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Lennar Completes Acquisition of Rausch Coleman Homes

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Lennar (NYSE: LEN) has completed its acquisition of Rausch Coleman Homes, a residential homebuilder based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The acquisition expands Lennar's presence into new markets across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Kansas/Missouri, while strengthening its existing footprint in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Florida.

Rausch Coleman delivered approximately 5,300 homes in 2024 with an average sales price of $230,000. The transaction structure involves Lennar acquiring the homebuilding operations, while Millrose Properties (NYSE: MRP), Lennar's recently spun-off subsidiary, acquired the land assets with Lennar maintaining options on the land. This structure aligns with Lennar's asset-light strategy and is expected to generate significant returns.

Lennar (NYSE: LEN) ha completato l'acquisizione di Rausch Coleman Homes, un costruttore di abitazioni residenziali con sede a Fayetteville, Arkansas. Questa acquisizione espande la presenza di Lennar in nuovi mercati in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama e Kansas/Missouri, rinforzando al contempo la sua presenza esistente in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama e Florida.

Rausch Coleman ha consegnato circa 5.300 abitazioni nel 2024 con un prezzo medio di vendita di $230.000. La struttura della transazione prevede che Lennar acquisisca le operazioni di costruzione di abitazioni, mentre Millrose Properties (NYSE: MRP), la sussidiaria recentemente separata di Lennar, acquista gli asset terrieri, mantenendo Lennar opzioni sui terreni. Questa struttura è in linea con la strategia

Lennar (NYSE: LEN) ha completado su adquisición de Rausch Coleman Homes, un constructor de viviendas residenciales con sede en Fayetteville, Arkansas. La adquisición amplía la presencia de Lennar en nuevos mercados en Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama y Kansas/Missouri, mientras refuerza su presencia existente en Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama y Florida.

Rausch Coleman entregó aproximadamente 5,300 casas en 2024 con un precio de venta promedio de $230,000. La estructura de la transacción implica que Lennar adquiera las operaciones de construcción de viviendas, mientras que Millrose Properties (NYSE: MRP), la subsidiaria recientemente escindida de Lennar, adquirió los activos de terreno, manteniendo Lennar opciones sobre los terrenos. Esta estructura está alineada con la estrategia de

Lennar (NYSE: LEN)가 아칸소주 페이엣빌에 본사를 둔 주택 건설업체인 Rausch Coleman Homes의 인수를 완료했습니다. 이번 인수를 통해 Lennar는 아칸소, 오클라호마, 앨라배마 및 캔자스/미주리 등 새로운 시장으로의 진출을 확대하고, 기존의 텍사스, 오클라호마, 앨라배마 및 플로리다에서의 입지를 강화하게 되었습니다.

Rausch Coleman은 2024년에 평균 판매 가격 $230,000의 약 5,300채의 주택을 공급했습니다. 이번 거래 구조는 Lennar가 주택 건설 운영을 인수하고, 최근 분리된 Lennar의 자회사인 Millrose Properties (NYSE: MRP)가 토지 자산을 인수하며, Lennar는 토지에 대한 옵션을 유지하는 방식입니다. 이러한 구조는 Lennar의 자산 경량 전략과 일치하며, 상당한 수익을 창출할 것으로 예상됩니다.

Lennar (NYSE: LEN) a finalisé l'acquisition de Rausch Coleman Homes, un constructeur de maisons résidentiel basé à Fayetteville, Arkansas. Cette acquisition permet à Lennar d'élargir sa présence sur de nouveaux marchés en Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama et Kansas/Missouri, tout en renforçant son empreinte existante au Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama et Floride.

Rausch Coleman a livré environ 5 300 maisons en 2024, avec un prix de vente moyen de 230 000 $. La structure de la transaction implique que Lennar acquière les opérations de construction, tandis que Millrose Properties (NYSE: MRP), la filiale récemment scindée de Lennar, acquiert les actifs fonciers, avec Lennar conservant des options sur ces terrains. Cette structure est conforme à la stratégie légère en actifs de Lennar et devrait générer des retours significatifs.

Lennar (NYSE: LEN) hat die Übernahme von Rausch Coleman Homes, einem Wohnungsbauunternehmen mit Sitz in Fayetteville, Arkansas, abgeschlossen. Die Übernahme erweitert die Präsenz von Lennar in neue Märkte in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama und Kansas/Missouri und stärkt gleichzeitig die bestehende Präsenz in Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama und Florida.

Rausch Coleman lieferte im Jahr 2024 ungefähr 5.300 Häuser mit einem durchschnittlichen Verkaufspreis von 230.000 $. Die Struktur der Transaktion sieht vor, dass Lennar die Bauoperationen übernimmt, während Millrose Properties (NYSE: MRP), die kürzlich gegründete Tochtergesellschaft von Lennar, die Grundstücksrechte erwirbt und Lennar Optionen auf das Land behält. Diese Struktur passt zu Lennars asset-light Strategie und wird voraussichtlich erhebliche Renditen generieren.

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  • Expansion into 8 new markets across 4 states
  • Addition of 5,300 homes delivery capacity
  • Strategic alignment with asset-light model
  • Entry into affordable housing segment with $230,000 average price point
  • Land acquisition structured through Millrose Properties with maintained options
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This strategic acquisition marks a pivotal expansion for Lennar, effectively penetrating eight new markets while reinforcing its presence in five existing territories. The deal's structure brilliantly leverages the recent Millrose Properties spin-off, showcasing an innovative approach to maintaining an asset-light model in the homebuilding sector.

The acquisition's focus on homes averaging $230,000 is particularly strategic, targeting the high-demand affordable housing segment where margins can be optimized through operational efficiency. With Rausch Coleman's delivery of approximately 5,300 homes in 2024, this represents a significant volume addition that can drive economies of scale.

The transaction's structure offers three key advantages:

  • Capital efficiency through the separation of homebuilding operations and land assets
  • Risk mitigation by maintaining land options without direct ownership
  • Enhanced operational flexibility in managing development pipelines

The geographic expansion into markets like Bentonville/Fayetteville is particularly noteworthy, as these regions are experiencing strong economic growth driven by corporate expansion and population migration trends. The addition of these markets diversifies Lennar's portfolio while reducing exposure to any single regional market's cyclical risks.

This acquisition strategically positions Lennar in markets experiencing robust growth dynamics, particularly in the Bentonville/Fayetteville area, which benefits from Walmart's corporate ecosystem and the Birmingham-Huntsville corridor, which is seeing increased technology and manufacturing investment.

The $230,000 price point is particularly compelling as it targets the sweet spot of housing affordability in these regions, where median household incomes and housing costs create favorable conditions for steady demand. This positions Lennar to capture market share in the important first-time homebuyer and move-up segments.

The geographic diversification is well-timed, as these markets typically exhibit lower price volatility compared to coastal markets, providing a stabilizing effect on Lennar's overall portfolio. The expansion into Kansas City and Oklahoma markets also taps into emerging tech and healthcare sector growth, potentially driving sustained housing demand.

MIAMI, Feb. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lennar Corporation (NYSE: LEN and LEN.B, "Lennar") announced today the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Rausch Coleman Homes, a residential homebuilder based in Fayetteville, Arkansas ("Rausch Coleman"). Lennar acquired Rausch Coleman's homebuilding operations, which delivered approximately 5,300 homes with an average sales price of about $230,000 in calendar year 2024. Millrose Properties, Inc. (NYSE: MRP, "Millrose"), a recently spun-off subsidiary of Lennar, acquired Rausch Coleman's land assets and Lennar has options on the land.

With this acquisition, Lennar has expanded its footprint into new markets in Arkansas (Bentonville/Fayetteville, Little Rock and Jonesboro), Oklahoma (Tulsa and Stillwater), Alabama (Birmingham and Tuscaloosa), and Kansas/Missouri (Kansas City), while adding to its existing footprint in Texas (Houston and San Antonio), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Alabama (Huntsville) and Florida (Gulf Coast). 

Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman and Co-Chief Executive Officer of Lennar, said, "We are pleased to announce that today we completed the acquisition of Rausch Coleman Homes. This acquisition demonstrates the strength of our recently completed spin-off of Millrose Properties, as Lennar purchased Rausch Coleman's homebuilding operations while Millrose purchased its land assets. We expect that the homebuilding component of this acquisition will produce outsized returns, as it was executed in accordance with our asset-light strategy. We would like to extend a warm welcome to the Rausch Coleman associates joining the Lennar family."

About Lennar

Lennar Corporation, founded in 1954, is one of the nation's leading builders of quality homes for all generations. Lennar builds affordable, move-up and active adult homes primarily under the Lennar brand name. Lennar's Financial Services segment provides mortgage financing, title and closing services primarily for buyers of Lennar's homes and, through LMF Commercial, originates mortgage loans secured primarily by commercial real estate properties throughout the United States. Lennar's Multifamily segment is a nationwide developer of high-quality multifamily rental properties. LENX drives Lennar's technology, innovation and strategic investments. For more information about Lennar, please visit www.lennar.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, in particular, statements about the business, plans, strategies and objectives of Lennar following the acquisition, including the markets Lennar will enter into and the return it will achieve. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "can," "shall," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "believe," "continue" or other similar words or the negatives thereof. Assumptions relating to these statements involve judgments with respect to, among other things, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to accurately predict and many of which are beyond our control. There can be no assurance that these forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and our actual results, performance and achievements may be materially different from that expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In light of the significant uncertainties inherent in these forward-looking statements, the inclusion of this information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our objectives and plans, which we consider to be reasonable, will be achieved.

Contact:
Ian Frazer
Investor Relations
Lennar Corporation
(305) 485-4129

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SOURCE Lennar Corporation

FAQ

How many homes did Rausch Coleman deliver before Lennar's acquisition in 2024?

Rausch Coleman Homes delivered approximately 5,300 homes in calendar year 2024 before being acquired by Lennar.

What was the average sales price of Rausch Coleman homes in 2024?

The average sales price of Rausch Coleman homes was approximately $230,000 in 2024.

Which new markets did Lennar (LEN) enter through the Rausch Coleman acquisition?

Through the acquisition, Lennar entered new markets in Arkansas (Bentonville/Fayetteville, Little Rock, Jonesboro), Oklahoma (Tulsa, Stillwater), Alabama (Birmingham, Tuscaloosa), and Kansas/Missouri (Kansas City).

How is the Rausch Coleman acquisition structured between Lennar (LEN) and Millrose Properties?

Lennar acquired Rausch Coleman's homebuilding operations, while Millrose Properties acquired the land assets, with Lennar maintaining options on the land.

Which existing Lennar (LEN) markets were strengthened by the Rausch Coleman acquisition?

The acquisition strengthened Lennar's presence in Texas (Houston and San Antonio), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Alabama (Huntsville), and Florida (Gulf Coast).

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