GAFISA S.A. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - São Paulo, January 18, 2016 - Gafisa S.A. (Bovespa: GFSA3; NYSE: GFA), one of Brazil's leading diversified homebuilders, today announced operational results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2015. These operating results are preliminary, unaudited, and still subject to audit review.
Fourth-quarter launches totaled R$682.9 million, an 182.7% increase compared to 4Q14, and a 12.5% increase compared to 3Q15. Launch volumes in 12M15 totaled R$2.1 billion, up 27.4% y-o-y.
During 4Q15, 14 projects/phases were launched in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul and Bahia. The Gafisa segment accounted for 55.7% of this quarter's launches, while the Tenda segment accounted for the remaining 44.3%.
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Table 1. Gafisa Group Launches (R$ thousand)
Launches | 4Q15 | 3Q15 | Q/Q(%) | 4Q14 | Y/Y(%) | 12M15 | 12M14 | Y/Y(%) |
Gafisa Segment | 380,270 | 288,234 | 31.9% | - | - | 996,316 | 1,023,012 | -2.6% |
Tenda Segment | 302,635 | 318,585 | -5.0% | 241,549 | 25.3% | 1,088,941 | 613,299 | 77.6% |
Total | 682,905 | 606,819 | 12.5% | 241,549 | 182.7% | 2,085,257 | 1,636,311 | 27.4% |
Net consolidated pre-sales totaled R$482.6 million during 4Q15, reflecting an increase of 58.8% y-o-y and a decrease of 2.1% when compared to 3Q15. Sales from launches represented 66.6% of total sales, while inventory sales comprised the remaining 33.4%.
Despite the challenges faced in the macroeconomic environment, the Company reached R$1.9 billion in net pre-sales in 2015, an increase of 60.0% y-o-y. Sales from launches represented 40.9% of total sales in the year. The Gafisa segment accounted for 47.4% of the year's net pre-sales, while the Tenda segment accounted for the remaining 52.6%.
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Table 2. Gafisa Group Pre-Sales (R$ thousand)
Pre-sales | 4Q15 | 3Q15 | Q/Q(%) | 4Q14 | Y/Y(%) | 12M15 | 12M14 | Y/Y(%) |
Gafisa Segment | 245,196 | 247,608 | -1.0% | 177,294 | 38.3% | 914,796 | 811,032 | 12.8% |
Tenda Segment | 237,452 | 245,195 | -3.2% | 126,594 | 87.6% | 1,016,131 | 395,981 | 156.6% |
Total | 482,648 | 492,803 | -2.1% | 303,888 | 58.8% | 1,930,927 | 1,207,013 | 60.0% |
Consolidated sales over supply reached 14.1% in 4Q15, higher than the 8.9% in 4Q14 and in line with the 14.8% posted in 3Q15. The consolidated speed of sales for 4Q15 launches reached 22.6% and 37.9% for 2015 launches, while in the year it consolidated speed of sales reached 39.7%, up from the 27.9% recorded in 2014.
Table 3. Gafisa Group Sales over Supply (SoS)
SoS | 4Q15 | 3Q15 | Q/Q(%) | 4Q14 | Y/Y(%) | 12M15 | 12M14 | Y/Y(%) |
Gafisa Segment | 10.8% | 11.0% | -20 bps | 7.2% | 360 bps | 31.1% | 26.1% | 500 bps |
Tenda Segment | 20.9% | 23.0% | -210 bps | 13.3% | 760 bps | 53.0% | 32.3% | 2,070 bps |
Total | 14.1% | 14.8% | -70 bps | 8.9% | 520 bps | 39.7% | 27.9% | 1,180 bps |
During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company delivered 13 projects/phases accounting for 3,121 units and representing a total of R$1.2 billion in PSV. Delivery date is based on the date of the "Delivery Meeting" that takes place with customers, rather than physical completion, which occurs prior to the Delivery Meeting.
Over the full-year period, the two segments, together, delivered 43 projects/phases accounting for 10,697 units, representing a total of R$3.2 billion in PSV.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the market value of consolidated inventory increased by 3.5% vs. 3Q15, at R$2.9 billion. In regards to 4Q15 sales, 33.4% related to remaining units, comprised of R$ 116.0 million from the Gafisa segment and R$45.2 million from the Tenda segment.
The market value of Gafisa inventory, which represents 69.3 % of total inventory, was R$2.0 billion at the end of 4Q15, stable q-o-q and a reduction of 11.6% y-o-y. This reduction is a result of both sales achieved in 4Q15 as well as the updated pricing of some projects in inventory to better reflect the current market reality. Tenda's inventory was valued at R$899.8 million at the end of 4Q15, compared to R$820.7 million at the end of 3Q15.
Table 4. Inventory at Market Value 4Q15 x 3Q15 (R$)
3Q15 | Launches | Dissolutions | Gross Sales | Adjustments | 4Q15 | Q/Q (%) | |
Gafisa Segment | 2,010,186 | 380,270 | 125,280 | (370,476) | (116,006) | 2,029,254 | 0.9% |
Tenda Segment | 820,745 | 302,635 | 39,887 | (277,339) | 13,885 | 899,813 | 9.6% |
Total | 2,830,931 | 682,905 | 165,167 | (647,815) | (102,121) | 2,929,067 | 3.5% |
¹Adjustments of the period reflect updates related to the project's scope, date of launch and price.
GAFISA SEGMENT
Focus on residential projects in the Middle, Medium-High and High income segments, with unit sales price exceeding R$250,000.Gafisa Launches
Fourth quarter launches totaled R$380.3 million and consisted of 5 projects/phases in São Paulo. The sales speed of these launches reached 23.6%. The Gafisa segment launch volumes totaled R$996.3 million, representing 47.8% of consolidated launches in the year.
Gafisa Pre-Sales
Fourth quarter gross pre-sales in the Gafisa segment totaled R$370.5 million. Dissolutions in 4Q15 were R$125.3 million, yielding total net pre-sales of R$245.2 million, stable q-o-q and up 38.3% y-o-y. During the 12M15, the volume of dissolutions was R$512.9 million and net pre-sales ended the period at a total of R$914.8 million, an increase of 12.8% from 12M14. The Gafisa segment's 12M15 sales over supply reached 31.1% compared to 26.1% in 12M14. In the 4Q15, SoS was 10.8%, in line with previous quarter and up compared to 4Q14.
Additionally, in recent quarters the Gafisa segment has been able to reduce the level of dissolutions by enabling customers facing financial pressure to swap their units for those that better match their financial position. In the year, such unit conversions have accounted for approximately 35.3% of total dissolved PSV, resulting in the reversal of R$126.6 million into new sales in 12M15. This achievement further reflects the flexibility of Gafisa's product portfolio.
The Company continues to concentrate its efforts on the sale of existing units. As a result, 28.0% of net sales during the period related to projects launched before 2013, allowing for a reduction in the average age of Gafisa segment inventory. In regards to 12M15, 43.7% of net sales were related to projects launched until 2013.
Out of the 972 Gafisa segment units cancelled and returned to inventory during the year, 68.9%, or 670 units were resold over the same period.
Gafisa Delivered Projects
In 4Q15, 8 projects/phases were delivered, accounting for 1,641 units and representing a total of R$1.0 billion in PSV. In the year, 22 projects/phases accounting for 4,986 units and R$2.4 billion in PSV were delivered.
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