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Full-year launches of R$2.9 billion within annual guidance range
Fourth quarter launches increased 9% y-o-y to R$1.6 billion, while net sales rose 45% y-o-y to R$1.3 billion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - São Paulo, January 17th 2014 – Gafisa S.A. (Bovespa: GFSA3; NYSE: GFA), one of Brazil’s leading national homebuilders with a focus on the Brazilian residential market, today announced operational results for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2013.
Consolidated Launches
Fourth-quarter launches totaled R$1.6 billion, an increase of 224.9% compared to 3Q13, and 8.7% versus 4Q12. For the full year 2013, launches totaled R$2.9 billion, a decrease of 2.2% compared to 2012. The volume launched is within the annual guidance range of R$2.7 to R$3.3 billion.
In 2013, 37 projects/phases were launched across 11 states. Gafisa accounted for 38% of the PSV of annual launches, Tenda 12% and Alphaville the remaining 50%.
Table 1. Gafisa Group Launches (R$ thousand)
Launches |
4Q13 |
3Q13 |
Q/Q(%) |
4Q12 |
Y/Y(%) |
2013 |
2012 |
Y/Y(%) |
Gafisa Segment |
679,154 |
107,248 |
533.3% |
813,767 |
-16.5% |
1,085,341 |
1,608,648 |
-32.5% |
Tenda Segment |
88,379 |
103,644 |
-14.7% |
- |
- |
338,776 |
- |
- |
Alphaville Segment |
851,726 |
287,455 |
196.3% |
675,993 |
26.0% |
1,462,087 |
1,343,313 |
8.8% |
Total |
1,619,260 |
498,348 |
224.9% |
1,489,760 |
8.7% |
2,886,204 |
2,951,961 |
-2.2% |
Consolidated Pre-Sales
Fourth-quarter 2013 consolidated pre-sales totaled R$1.3 billion, an increase of 206.0% compared to 3Q13, and 45.0% versus 4Q12. In 2013, sales from launches represented 60% of the total, while sales from inventory comprised the remaining 40%.
* For comparison purposes, 100% of Alphaville's operating results are included in the periods presented in this preview.
Table 2. Gafisa Group Pre-Sales (R$ thousand)
Pre-Sales |
4Q13 |
3Q13 |
Q/Q(%) |
4Q12 |
Y/Y(%) |
2013 |
2012 |
Y/Y(%) |
Gafisa Segment |
454,457 |
188,716 |
140.8% |
498,452 |
-8.8% |
961,200 |
1,599,528 |
-39.9% |
Tenda Segment |
163,626 |
150,151 |
9.0% |
-29,653 |
- |
490,403 |
-74,318 |
- |
Alphaville Segment |
694,861 |
90,127 |
671.0% |
436,442 |
59.2% |
1,062,255 |
1,107,893 |
-4.1% |
Total |
1,312,944 |
428,994 |
206.0% |
905,241 |
45.0% |
2,513,858 |
2,633,104 |
-4.5% |
Consolidated Sales over Supply (SoS)
Consolidated sales over supply expanded to 24.8% in the 4Q13, compared to 10.6% in the prior quarter. The consolidated sales speed of full-year 2013 launches was 38.6%.
Table 3. Gafisa Group Sales over Supply (SoS)
Sales Speed |
4Q13 |
3Q13 |
Q/Q(%) |
4Q12 |
Y/Y(%) |
2013 |
2012 |
Y/Y(%) |
Gafisa Segment |
17.8% |
9.2% |
93.5% |
20.1% |
-11.4% |
31.4% |
44.6% |
-29.7% |
Tenda Segment |
20.9% |
17.4% |
20.5% |
-3.7% |
- |
44.2% |
-9.9% |
- |
Alphaville Segment |
35.5% |
7.9% |
351.4% |
35.0% |
1.4% |
45.6% |
57.7% |
-20.9% |
Total |
24.8% |
10.6% |
134.9% |
20.0% |
24.0% |
38.7% |
42.1% |
-8.1% |
Delivered Projects
Gafisa delivered 26 projects encompassing 6,063 units during the fourth quarter, comprising 1,110 Gafisa units, 3,487 from the Tenda segment and 1,466 from Alphaville. Note that the delivery date is based on the “Delivery Meeting” that takes place with customers, and not physical completion, which is prior to the delivery meeting. In 2013, projects delivered by the Gafisa Group comprised 13,842 units, equating to 89% of the mid-range of full-year delivery guidance (13,500 to 17,500).
Inventory (Properties for Sale)
In the fourth quarter, consolidated inventory at market value increased 9.6% to R$3.9 billion, with increased launches. The market value of Gafisa inventory, which represents 52% of total inventory, reached R$2.1 billion at the end of 4Q13 compared to R$1.9 billion at the end of 3Q13. The market value of Alphaville inventory was R$1.3 billion at the end of 4Q13, a 19.6% increase compared to 3Q13. Tenda inventory was valued at R$618.4 million at the end of 2013, compared to R$714.8 million at the end of 3Q13. Consolidated dissolutions decreased 33.5% compared to 3Q13.
Table 4. Inventory at Market Value 4Q13 x 3Q13 (R$)
Changes in Inventory |
3Q13 |
Launches |
Dissolutions |
Gross Sales |
Price Adjustments |
4Q13 |
Q/Q(%) |
Gafisa Segment |
1,863,859 |
679,154 |
53,446 |
- 507,903 |
11,654 |
2,100,210 |
12.7% |
Tenda Segment |
714,788 |
88,379 |
75,062 |
- 238,688 |
- 21,110 |
618,431 |
- 13.5% |
Alphaville Segment |
1,057,405 |
851,726 |
51,637 |
- 746,498 |
50,842 |
1,265,113 |
19.6% |
Total |
3,636,052 |
1,619,260 |
180,145 |
- 1,493,089 |
41,386 |
3,983,754 |
9.6% |
GAFISA SEGMENT
Focuses on residential developments within the upper, upper-middle, and middle-income segments, with unit prices exceeding R$500,000. |
Gafisa Launches
Fourth-quarter launches reached R$679.1 million and comprised 7 projects/phases located in the city of São Paulo, Campinas, Osasco and Rio de Janeiro. The result represented a significant increase when compared to launches totaling R$107.2 million in 3Q13, but was down 16.5% y-o-y. Full-year launches reached R$1.1 billion, a 32.5% decrease versus the 2012 full-year.
Gafisa Pre-Sales
Fourth-quarter gross pre-sales totaled R$507.9 million, a 93.6% increase when compared to 3Q13. Net pre-sales reached R$454.4 million in 4Q13, a 140.8% increase when compared to 3Q13 and 8.8% decline y-o-y. Units launched during the year represented 45% of total sales, while sales from inventory accounted for the remaining 55%. In 4Q13, sales velocity (sales over supply) was 17.8%, compared to 9.2% in 3Q13, and 20.1% in 4Q12. The sales velocity of Gafisa launches was 39.5% for the year. The segment accounted for 38% of consolidated launches during the year.
The volume of dissolutions in 4Q13 was R$53.4 million, a 26.8% decrease relative to 3Q13. Of the 1,263 Gafisa segment units cancelled and returned to inventory, 50.8% were resold in 2013. In the core markets of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, 620 units were cancelled, of which 63.4% were resold in the same period.
Gafisa Delivered Projects
In 2013, Gafisa delivered 22 projects/phases and 4,315 units, equating to 102% of the mid-range of full-year delivery guidance (3,500 to 5,000).
TENDA SEGMENT
Focuses on affordable residential developments, with unit prices between R$100,000 and R$130,000. |
Tenda Launches
Having achieved control of the operational and financial cycle, the Tenda brand resumed launches in 2013 under a new model focused on operating efficiency, risk management and capital discipline.
Fourth-quarter launches totaled R$88.4 million and included 2 projects/phases in the cities of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In 2013, Tenda launched R$338.8 million. The brand accounted for 12% of 2013 consolidated launches.
Tenda Pre-Sales
During the 4Q13, net pre-sales totaled R$163.6 million. Sales from units launched during 2013 represented 44% of the total sales, while sales from inventory accounted for the remaining 56%.
New projects under the Tenda brand are being developed in phases, in which all pre-sales are contingent upon the ability to pass mortgages onto financial institutions. Accordingly, of 2013 launches totaling R$338.8 million, all were launched within the confines of the new Tenda business model. Sales of R$217.4 million were registered, of which R$122.0 million have already been transferred and the remaining R$95.4 million are currently in the process of being transferred. That accounts for 379 units transferred to financial institutions in the 4Q13 and 1,096 mortgage transfers in 2013.
In 4Q13, sales velocity (sales over supply) rose to 20.9%, compared to 17.4% in 3Q13.
Tenda is focused on the completion and delivery of its legacy projects, and is dissolving contracts with ineligible clients, so as to sell the units to qualified customers. The brand’s new business model resulted in a consistent reduction in quarterly dissolutions throughout 2013. Cancellations totaled R$75.0 million in 4Q13, a 60.0% reduction versus third quarter cancellations. Of the 3,799 Tenda units cancelled and returned to inventory, 88.5% were resold to qualified customers in 2013.
Tenda Delivered Projects
During 2013, Tenda delivered 41 projects/phases and 7,027 units, equating to 101% of the mid-range of full-year delivery guidance of 6,500 to 7,500 units for the brand.
ALPHAVILLE SEGMENT
Focuses on the sale of residential lots, with unit prices between R$100,000 and R$500,000. |
Alphaville Launches
For comparison purposes, 100% of Alphaville's operating results are incorporated in the periods presented in this preview.
Fourth-quarter launches totaled R$851.7 million, an increase of 196.3% when compared to 3Q13 and a 26.0% rise versus the year-ago period. Quarterly launches comprised 10 projects/phases across 8 states. The segment accounted for 50% of 2013 consolidated launches.
Alphaville Pre-Sales
Fourth-quarter net pre-sales reached R$694.9 million. The result was up versus the 3Q13, in which net pre-sales totaled R$90.1 million, and was 59.2% higher y-o-y. In 4Q13, sales velocity was 35.5%, compared to 7.9% in 3Q13. In 2013, sales velocity from launches was 45.6%. Sales from launches represented 91% of total sales in the quarter.
Alphaville Delivered Projects
During 2013, Alphaville delivered 5 projects/phases and 2,500 units, equating to 59% of the mid-range of full-year delivery guidance of 3,500 to 5,000 units for the brand. The difference from our guidance is a result of delays in receiving final licenses for effective delivery of the units.
About Gafisa
Gafisa is a leading diversified national homebuilder serving all demographic segments of the Brazilian market. Established over 59 years ago, we have completed and sold more than 1,000 developments and built more than 12 million square meters of housing, more than any other residential development company in Brazil. Recognized as one of the foremost professionally managed homebuilders, "Gafisa" is also one of the most respected and best-known brands in the real estate market, recognized among potential homebuyers, brokers, lenders, landowners, competitors, and investors for its quality, consistency, and professionalism. Our pre-eminent brands include Tenda, serving the affordable/entry-level housing segment, Gafisa and a stake in Alphaville, which offer a variety of residential options to the mid- to higher-income segments. Gafisa S.A. is traded on the Novo Mercado of the BM&FBOVESPA (BOVESPA:GFSA3) and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GFA).
Investor Relations
Danilo Cabrera Phone: +55 11 3025-9242 Fax: +55 11 3025-9348 Email: dmcabrera@gafisa.com.br |
Stella Hae Young Hong Phone: +55 11 3025-9305 Fax: +55 11 3025-9348 Email: shong@gafisa.com.br |
Media Relations (Brazil)
Fernando Kadaoka
Maquina da Notícia Comunicação Integrada
Phone: +55 11 3147-7498
Fax: +55 11 3147-7900
Email: Fernando.kadaoka@maquina.inf.br
This release contains forward-looking statements relating to the prospects of the business, estimates for operating and financial results, and those related to growth prospects of Gafisa. These are merely projections and, as such, are based exclusively on the expectations of management concerning the future of the business and its continued access to capital to fund the Company’s business plan. Such forward-looking statements depend, substantially, on changes in market conditions, government regulations, competitive pressures, the performance of the Brazilian economy and the industry, among other factors; therefore, they are subject to change without prior notice.
Appendix– 2013 Launches per Segment
Launched Projects – Gafisa Segment |
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Project |
Launch |
Location |
PSV (% Co.) R$ thousand |
% Sold until Dec/13 |
PSV Sold until Dec/13 |
GAFISA |
|
||||
Today Santana |
March |
São Paulo - SP |
83.029 |
26% |
21.946 |
1Q13 |
|
83.029 |
26% |
21.946 | |
Go Maracá |
June |
São Paulo - SP |
72.096 |
45% |
32.105 |
Follow |
June |
São Paulo - SP |
143.814 |
68% |
98.288 |
2Q13 |
|
215.910 |
60% |
130.394 | |
Delux |
August |
São Paulo - SP |
107.248 |
26% |
27.571 |
3Q13 |
|
107.248 |
26% |
27.571 | |
Axis |
October |
São Paulo - SP |
100.864 |
26% |
26.114 |
Easy Tatuapé |
October |
São Paulo - SP |
60.986 |
60% |
36.609 |
Laguna Mall |
December |
Rio de Janeiro - RJ |
30.982 |
50% |
15.614 |
Square Osasco |
December |
Osasco - SP |
85.814 |
73% |
62.536 |
Square Santo Amaro |
December |
São Paulo - SP |
169.653 |
32% |
53.941 |
Wide Cambuí |
December |
Campinas - SP |
156.994 |
26% |
40.925 |
EQ Jardim Prudência |
December |
São Paulo - SP |
73.860 |
17% |
12.452 |
4Q13 |
|
679.154 |
37% |
248.191 | |
2013 |
|
1.085.341 |
39% |
428.102 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Launched Projects – Tenda Segment |
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Project |
Launch |
Location |
PSV (% Co.) R$ thousand |
% Sold until Dec/13 |
PSV Sold until Dec/13 |
GAFISA |
|
||||
Novo Horizonte - Turíbio |
March |
São Paulo - SP |
67,755 |
104% |
70,602 |
Vila Cantuária |
March |
Camaçari - BA |
45,941 |
64% |
29,507 |
1Q13 |
|
113,696 |
88% |
100,108 | |
Itaim Paulista Life I |
May |
São Paulo - SP |
33,056 |
73% |
23,972 |
2Q13 |
|
33,056 |
73% |
23,972 | |
Residencial Germania Life - Fase 2 |
July |
Porto Alegre - RS |
24,880 |
59% |
14,725 |
Verde Vida - Fase 1 |
July |
Salvador -BA |
37,912 |
85% |
32,292 |
Jaraguá Life |
August |
São Paulo - SP |
40,852 |
77% |
31,309 |
3Q13 |
|
103,644 |
76% |
78,326 | |
Viva Mais Campo Grande |
November |
Rio de Janeiro - RJ |
40,379 |
27% |
11,029 |
Chacara Campo Limpo |
December |
São Paulo - SP |
48,000 |
8% |
4,000 |
4Q13 |
|
88,379 |
17% |
15,029 | |
2013 |
|
338,776 |
64% |
217,435 | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Launched Projects – Alphaville Segment |
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Project |
Launch |
Location |
PSV (% Co.) R$ thousand |
% Sold until 12/31/13 |
PSV Sold until 12/31/13 |
ALPHAVILLE |
|
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Alphaville Castello |
March |
Itú - SP |
61,103 |
75% |
46,097 |
Terras Alphaville Maricá 2 |
March |
Maricá - RJ |
49,725 |
71% |
35,061 |
1Q13 |
|
110,828 |
73% |
81,158 | |
Terras Alphaville Ponta Grossa |
May |
Ponta Grossa / PR |
69,965 |
94% |
66,090 |
Terras Alphaville Vitória da Conquista F2 |
June |
Vitória da Conquista / BA |
66,544 |
27% |
17,945 |
Terras Alphaville Sergipe F2 |
June |
Barra dos Coqueiros / SE |
75,567 |
43% |
32,398 |
2Q13 |
|
212,077 |
55% |
116,433 | |
Alphaville Feira de Santana 2 |
August |
Feira de Santana - BA |
106,314 |
9% |
9,758 |
Alphaville Ribeirão Preto 3 |
August |
Ribeirão Preto - SP |
113,734 |
15% |
16,921 |
Terras Alphaville Camaçari 2 |
September |
Camaçari - BA |
67,408 |
92% |
62,009 |
3Q13 |
|
287,455 |
31% |
88,688 | |
Alphaville Volta Redonda |
October |
Volta Redonda - RJ |
107,010 |
93% |
99,536 |
Alphaville Anápolis |
October |
Anápolis - GO |
73,940 |
93% |
68,412 |
Terras Alphaville Dourados |
October |
Dourados - MS |
67,691 |
53% |
37,749 |
Terras Alphavile Linhares |
October |
Linhares - ES |
46,713 |
23% |
10,944 |
Terras Alphaville Belém |
November |
Belém - PA |
113,250 |
17% |
19,183 |
Alphaville Ceará |
December |
Eusébio - CE |
146,847 |
76% |
112,071 |
Alphaville D. Pedro 2 |
December |
Campinas - SP |
95,136 |
77% |
72,797 |
Alphaville Nova Esplanada F4 |
December |
Votorantim - SP |
42,839 |
55% |
23,350 |
Alphaville Litoral Norte 3 |
December |
Camaçari - BA |
79,698 |
71% |
56,520 |
Alphaville D. Pedro 3 |
December |
Campinas - SP |
78,603 |
90% |
70,489 |
4Q13 |
|
851,726 |
67% |
571,051 | |
2013 |
|
1,462,087 |
59% |
857,330 |
SIGNATURE
Gafisa S.A. | |
By: |
/s/ Alceu Duílio Calciolari |
Name: Alceu Duílio Calciolari
Title: Chief Executive Officer |