Dream Finders Announces First Quarter 2023 Results

Homebuilding Revenues Up 16%, Home Closings Up 11%

Return on Participating Equity Improved 510 bps to 46.0%

Dream Finders Homes, Inc. (the "Company", "Dream Finders Homes", "Dream Finders" or "DFH") (NYSE:DFH) announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

First Quarter 2023 Highlights (As Compared to First Quarter 2022, unless otherwise noted)

• Homebuilding revenues increased 16% to $767 million from $662 million

• Home closings increased 11% to 1,517 from 1,371

• Gross margin as a percentage of homebuilding revenues decreased 170 basis points to 17.0% from 18.7%

• Pre-tax income increased 10% to $69 million, compared to $63 million

• Net income attributable to DFH increased 12% to $49 million, or $0.49 per basic share, compared to $44 million, or $0.43 per basic share

• Average sales price of homes closed increased 4% to $490,553 from $470,218

• Active community count increased 7% to 220 from 206

• Backlog of sold homes of 5,479 homes, valued at $2.5 billion

• Return on participating equity increased to 46.0% for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2023, compared to 40.9% for the trailing twelve months ended March 31, 2022

• Total liquidity, comprised of cash and cash equivalents, and availability under the revolving credit facility, of $453 million as of March 31, 2023, compared to $487 million as of December 31, 2022

Management Commentary

Patrick Zalupski, Dream Finders Homes Chairman and CEO, said, "Coming off a record fourth quarter in 2022, DFH maintained positive momentum in the first quarter of 2023, delivering revenue growth of 16% along with pre-tax income of $69 million and earnings per basic share of $0.49, which increased 10% and 12%, respectively, compared to the year-ago quarter. These are all first quarter Company records. We are pleased with our modest progress in bringing down construction times, which ultimately will allow us to increase our inventory turns and maintain an industry-leading ROE. Net new orders in the first quarter, while down year over year, felt healthy and this demand persisted, with April net new orders increasing year over year. Supply remains low in our markets, and we believe our high-quality locations offer some resiliency against potential headwinds in the economy. Although plenty of uncertainty remains for 2023, DFH is poised to deliver another solid year."

First Quarter 2023 Results

Homebuilding revenues in the first quarter 2023 increased 16% to $767 million, compared to $662 million in the first quarter 2022. Home closings increased 11% to 1,517, compared to 1,371 in the first quarter 2022. Average sales price ("ASP") of homes closed for the first quarter 2023 increased to $490,553, compared to $470,218 in the first quarter 2022.

Homebuilding gross margin percentage in the first quarter 2023 was 17.0%, compared to 18.7% in the first quarter 2022. The gross margin decrease was attributable to increases in cost of funds, as well as closing costs, as we continue to incentivize homebuyers to close homes.

Selling, general and administrative expense ("SG&A") as a percentage of homebuilding revenues improved 100 basis points ("bps") to 8% in the first quarter 2023, compared to 9% in the first quarter 2022, as a result of our continued cost management efforts. In the first quarter 2023, SG&A included a $2 million charge related to write-offs of earnest deposits and due diligence costs for lot option contracts that were terminated.

Net income attributable to DFH in the first quarter 2023 was $49 million, or $0.49 per basic share, compared to $44 million, or $0.43 per basic share in the first quarter 2022, representing increases of 12% and 14%, respectively. The Company recorded $5 million of contingent consideration revaluation expense in the first quarter 2023 primarily as a result of better-than-expected financial results and adjusted projections for the McGuyer Homebuilders, Inc. ("MHI") acquisition.

We consider basic earnings per share ("EPS") to be a more meaningful metric of our profitability, as the diluted EPS calculation is impacted by the volatility of the price of our common stock and fluctuates outside of our control. In addition, the holders of the convertible preferred stock cannot trigger the conversion feature until September 29, 2026, the fifth year following its issuance. The Company does not intend for the preferred stock to convert into Class A common stock.

Net new orders in the first quarter 2023 were 1,448, a sequential improvement of 31% compared to the fourth quarter 2022 net new orders of 1,107. Net new orders in the first quarter 2022 were 2,402. The decrease from the first quarter 2022 is mainly attributable to built-for-rent sales contracts that did not repeat in the first quarter 2023. Due to the time and effort involved in the execution of these types of bulk sales arrangements, results can be lumpy from quarter to quarter and could vary significantly. The cancellation rate in the first quarter 2023 was 20.9%, an improvement of 1,120 bps compared to the fourth quarter 2022 cancellation rate of 32.1%. The first quarter 2022 cancellation rate was 13.4%, reflective of all-time low levels of cancellations that were observed throughout the industry. Despite continued economic uncertainty and elevated mortgage rates in the first quarter 2023, housing market demand started to show signs of stabilization. These sequential improvements in net new orders and the cancellation rate are reflective of our ability to adjust our operations to current market conditions by focusing on aggressive sales incentives, pacing starts consistently and maintaining adequate levels of quick move-in homes in our communities.

As of March 31, 2023, return on participating equity ("ROE") was 46.0%, an improvement of 510 bps compared to the first quarter 2022. ROE is calculated as net income attributable to DFH less preferred distributions for the trailing twelve-month period, divided by average participating stockholders' equity. Average participating stockholders' equity is based on beginning and ending balances for the trailing twelve-month period.

As of March 31, 2023, DFH had a backlog of 5,479 homes, valued at $2.5 billion, remaining relatively consistent compared to the backlog of 5,548 homes, valued at $2.5 billion as of December 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2023, the ASP in backlog was $462,576.

Full Year 2023 Outlook

Dream Finders Homes maintains its guidance of approximately 6,000 home closings for the full year 2023. Further deterioration of general economic conditions, including interest rate increases and mortgage availability, as well as any further COVID-19 governmental restrictions on land development, home construction or home sales or additional supply chain challenges could negatively affect the Company's ability to achieve this number of home closings in 2023. As of March 31, 2023, the Company backlog was 5,479 homes, with approximately 1,649 of the homes in backlog expected to be delivered in 2024 and beyond.

The following table shows the backlog units and ASP as of March 31, 2023 by segment:

About Dream Finders Homes, Inc.

Dream Finders Homes (NYSE:DFH) is a homebuilder based in Jacksonville, FL. Dream Finders Homes builds single-family homes in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Colorado, and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, which includes Northern Virginia and Maryland. Through its mortgage and title joint ventures, DFH also provides mortgage financing and title services to its homebuyers. Dream Finders Homes achieves its industry-leading growth and returns by maintaining an asset-light homebuilding model. For more information, please visit www.dreamfindershomes.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding future events, including projected 2023 home closings and market conditions and possible or assumed future results of operations, including statements regarding the Company's strategies and expectations as they relate to market opportunities and growth. All forward-looking statements are based on Dream Finders Homes' beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to Dream Finders Homes. These statements reflect Dream Finders Homes' current views with respect to future events and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions are discussed in Dream Finders Homes' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Dream Finders Homes undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement except as may be required by applicable law.

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