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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the month of January, 2014

(Commission File No. 001-33356),

 
Gafisa S.A.
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
 


 
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Federative Republic of Brazil
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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

       

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

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Launched Projects – Tenda Segment

       

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

       

Project

Launch

Location

PSV (% Co.) R$ thousand

% Sold until 12/31/13

PSV Sold until 12/31/13

ALPHAVILLE

 

       

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

 
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: January 17, 2014
 
Gafisa S.A.
 
By:
/s/ Alceu Duílio Calciolari

 
Name:   Alceu Duílio Calciolari
Title:     Chief Executive Officer