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What changed in United Homes Group, Inc.'s 10-K2022 vs 2023

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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of United Homes Group, Inc.'s 2022 and 2023 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2023 report.

+722 added548 removedSource: 10-K (2024-03-15) vs 10-K (2023-03-28)

Top changes in United Homes Group, Inc.'s 2023 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Item 1. Business Overview We are an early stage blank check company recently incorporated as a Delaware corporation and formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses, which we refer to throughout this annual report as our initial business combination.
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Item 1. Business Unless the context otherwise requires, for purposes of this section, the terms “we,” “us,” “the Company” or “UHG” refer to GSH and its subsidiaries prior to the Business Combination and to the Company and UHG and its subsidiaries, after giving effect to the Business Combination.
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Our sponsor, DHP SPAC-II Sponsor LLC, is an entity affiliated with David T. Hamamoto. Mr. Hamamoto currently serves as a director of Lordstown and previously served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DiamondPeak, which was a blank check company at the time of its 2019 initial public offering.
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Overview UHG designs, builds and sells homes in high growth markets, including South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. Prior to the Business Combination (discussed below in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ), UHG’s business historically consisted of both homebuilding operations and land development operations.
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On October 23, 2020, DiamondPeak completed its initial business combination with Lordstown Motors Corp. (“Lordstown”), a manufacturer of light duty electric trucks. As of March 28, 2022, other members of our sponsor include a fund managed by Antara Capital, which holds approximately 50% of the limited liability company interests of our sponsor and our other officers and directors.
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Recently, UHG separated its land development operations and its homebuilding operations across separate entities in an effort to adopt best practices in the homebuilding industry associated with ownership and control of land and lots and production efficiency.
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Antara Capital, founded by Himanshu Gulati in 2018, invests across a wide variety of financial instruments, including loans, bonds, convertible bonds, stressed/distressed credit and special situation equity investments. Our management team is led by David Hamamoto, our Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, and Michael Bayles, our Co-Chief Executive Officer. Mr.
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Following the separation of the land development business, which is now primarily conducted by the Land Development Affiliates that are outside of the corporate structure of UHG, UHG employs a land-light operating strategy, with a focus on the design, construction and sale of entry-level, first move-up, second move-up and third move-up single-family houses.
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Hamamoto is the founder of Diamond Head Partners, LLC, which he established in 2017 and currently serves as a director of Lordstown. Mr.
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UHG principally builds detached single-family houses, and, to a lesser extent, attached single-family houses, including duplex houses and town houses.
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Hamamoto has significant experience across the private and public markets as the former head of the NorthStar companies, which he founded as a private company in 1997, took public in 2004 with an approximately $300 million equity market capitalization, and sold to Colony Capital in 2017 at a $6 billion equity market capitalization. Prior to NorthStar, Mr.
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As UHG reviews potential geographic markets into which it could expand its homebuilding business, either organically or through strategic acquisitions, it intends to focus on selecting markets with positive population and employment growth trends, favorable migration patterns, attractive housing affordability, low state and local income taxes, and desirable lifestyle and weather characteristics.
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Hamamoto spent 14 years at Goldman Sachs, where he founded the Real Estate Principal Investments Area, raised the first Whitehall real estate private equity fund, and raised four additional Whitehall funds and one emerging market fund. We believe Mr.
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UHG is organized into two segments, South Carolina (consisting primarily of the Company’s homebuilding operations in South Carolina and a small amount of operations in Georgia) and Other (consisting of homebuilding operations in Raleigh, NC, as well as the Company’s mortgage banking joint venture).
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Hamamoto’s private real estate investing background and public market track record will benefit us in identifying and executing a business combination, such as the GSH Business Combination. Mr. Bayles, one of our directors and our Co-Chief Executive Officer, currently serves as Chief Executive Officer and a director of EVO Transportation & Energy Services, Inc. Mr.
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See Note 4 - Segment Reporting of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details. Under its land-light operating strategy, UHG controls its supply of finished lots through lot purchase agreements with the Land Development Affiliates and third parties, which provide UHG with the right to purchase finished lots after they have been developed.
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Bayles previously served as a director and chief restructuring officer from October 2020 to March 2021 and restructuring advisor from May 2020 to October 2020. Mr. Bayles served as a vice president of investments of Slam Corp., a special purpose acquisition company, from March 2021 through September 2022. Mr.
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UHG pays deposits based on the aggregate purchase price of the finished lots, typically 15% - 20% of the purchase price. These lot purchase agreements generally provide UHG with the right to purchase the lots pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreement, or to terminate the agreement for any reason.
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Bayles previously served as an analyst at Antara Capital LP from May 2018 until May 2020, and as a credit analyst at GLG Partners from May 2016 to December 2017. Prior to GLG Partners, Mr. Bayles was a vice president at Avenue Capital Group from September 2008 to April 2016. Mr.
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If UHG declines to close on the purchase of lots, its primary legal obligation and economic loss as a result of such termination is limited to the amount of the deposit paid.
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Bayles started his career as an investment banking analyst at J.P. Morgan and then a restructuring analyst at Lazard. Mr. Bayles has a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. 5 Table of Contents Our board of directors also includes Jonathan A.
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UHG believes that the use of lot purchase agreements is a capital-efficient way of operating as it provides the Company with the ability to amass a pipeline of lots without the risks associated with acquiring and developing raw land.
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Langer, who currently serves as Managing Member of Fireside Investments, LLC, a private investment firm that Mr. Langer founded in 2012, Judith A.
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UHG’s pipeline as of December 31, 2023 consists of approximately 9,000 lots, which includes lots that are owned or controlled by Land Development Affiliates, and which UHG expects to obtain the contractual right to acquire, in addition to lots that UHG may acquire from third party lot option contracts.
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Hannaway, a financial industry consultant and former Managing Director of Scudder Investments responsible for Special Product Development including closed-end funds, offshore funds and REIT funds, and Charles Schoenherr, who currently serves as Managing Director of Waypoint Residential, LLC, which invests in multifamily properties in the Sunbelt.
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Market Opportunity UHG believes that there is a significant housing shortage in the United States. Long-term favorable fundamentals of low housing inventory, high employment growth over a trailing five-year period, and affordability relative to the national average home price create an opportunity for UHG to expand its homebuilding operations.
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Proposed GSH Business Combination On September 10, 2022, we entered into the GSH Business Combination Agreement with Hestia Merger Sub, Inc., a South Carolina corporation and our wholly-owned subsidiary, and GSH, a South Carolina corporation.
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As previously noted, UHG presently operates in three major market regions in South Carolina: Midlands, Upstate, and Coastal, Augusta, Georgia, and Raleigh, North Carolina. Competitive Strengths UHG’s primary business objective is to create long-term returns for stockholders through its commitment to produce quality-built homes at affordable prices.
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Pursuant to the terms of the GSH Business Combination Agreement, a business combination between the Company will be effected through the merger of Hestia Merger Sub, Inc. with and into GSH, with GSH surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DHHC.
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UHG believes that its reputation, commitment to excellence and its support for its customers through the home buying process sets it apart from other public company homebuilders.
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Upon the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the GSH Business Combination Agreement, the Company expects to be renamed United Homes Group, Inc. Capitalized terms not defined but otherwise used in the following description have the meanings ascribed to them in the GSH Business Combination Agreement.
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UHG 5 Table of Contents believes that the following strengths position it well to execute its business strategy and capitalize on opportunities in the Southeastern United States and across the country. • Established Track Record of Strong Organic Growth. Proven growth and operating successes are hallmarks of UHG’s history.
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Consideration Upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the GSH Business Combination Agreement, at the Effective Time: i.
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Led by Michael Nieri since its inception, UHG has closed approximately 14,000 homes since 2004. • Leading Share in Existing Markets and Close Proximity to Adjacent High-Growth Markets. According to the U.S.
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Each GSH Class A share and each GSH Class B share issued and outstanding as of immediately prior to the effective time of the GSH Business Combination (excluding shares owned by GSH as treasury stock or dissenting shares) will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive the number of shares of our Class A common stock and Class B common stock, respectively, equal to the Exchange Ratio (as defined in the GSH Business Combination Agreement). ii.
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Census Bureau, UHG’s home state of South Carolina experienced population growth of more than 10% from 2010 to 2022 exceeding the national average of 7.4% over the same period of time.
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Each GSH option that is outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the Effective Time will be cancelled in exchange for an option to purchase a number of shares of our Class A common stock as set forth on the consideration schedule (as defined in the GSH Business Combination Agreement) at an exercise price as set forth on such consideration schedule. iii.
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Not only does UHG enjoy leading market share in a majority of the submarkets they serve in South Carolina and Georgia, but UHG is based within 500 miles of some of the fastest growing markets in the U.S based on new home sales.
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Each GSH warrant outstanding and unexercised immediately prior to the effective time of the GSH Business Combination shall automatically be converted into a warrant to acquire a number of shares of our Class A common stock in an amount and at an exercise price and subject to such terms and conditions, in each case, as set forth on the consideration schedule.
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This includes markets like Nashville, Jacksonville and Orlando, which carry the potential for expansion both organically and via strategic acquisitions. UHG’s proximity to growing population centers of the Southeast provide a unique advantage over homebuilders with less of a focus in these regions. • Land-light Operating Model Drives Superior Returns with Less Capital at Risk.
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Subject to certain exceptions, such terms and conditions will be the same terms and conditions as were applicable to the GSH warrant immediately prior to the effective time of the GSH Business Combination.
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UHG and other land-light builders do not hold large land positions on balance, but rather partner with land developers including the Land Development Affiliates that hold land and finished lots and deliver them to the builder on a “just-in-time” basis.
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Pursuant to the terms of the GSH Business Combination Agreement, we are required to cause the Class A common stock to be issued in connection with the GSH Business Combination to be listed on Nasdaq prior to the closing of the GSH Business Combination.
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UHG believes that this land-light model results in a more balance sheet efficient strategy, which is expected to drive higher returns while offering more flexibility in response to changing economic conditions and expects this to result in more stable financial performance through the housing cycle due to lower invested capital and equity at risk limited to the lot deposit.
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Earn Out Consideration The holders of GSH shares, GSH options and GSH warrants, as of immediately prior to the Effective Time of the GSH Business Combination, will also have the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 20,000,000 Earn Out Shares.
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Because of the higher and more stable return profile, land light builders tend to trade at higher valuation multiples than peers that own considerable land positions. • Highly Experienced, Aligned and Proven Management Team. UHG benefits from a highly experienced management team that has demonstrated the ability to adapt to ever-changing market conditions while generating substantial growth and innovation.
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Each such holder will be entitled to receive Earn Out Shares in accordance with their Earn Out Pro Rata Share in three tranches upon the occurrence of the following milestones during the period commencing on the 90th day following the closing date and ending on the fifth anniversary of the Closing Date: (i) a one-time issuance of 7,500,000 Earn Out Shares on the first date on which the volume weighted average price of our common stock over any 20 trading days within the preceding 30 consecutive trading day period (as adjusted, the “VWAP price”) is greater than or equal to $12.50; (ii) a one-time issuance of 7,500,000 Earn Out Shares on the first date on which the VWAP price is greater than or equal to $15.00; and (iii) a one-time issuance of 5,000,000 Earn Out Shares on the first date on which the VWAP price is greater than or equal to $17.50 (the “Earn-Out Milestones”).
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UHG’s executive officers and key employees have over 100 years of cumulative experience in the homebuilding industry. UHG believes its management team’s wide-ranging industry experience, combined with its incentivized executive compensation structure, have been and will continue to be the key to its success. Growth Strategy UHG’s management and Board of Directors have established a multi-pronged growth strategy.
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Our sponsor has agreed not to transfer approximately 2.1 million Sponsor Earnout Shares until such shares are released by us upon the achievement of the Earn Out Milestones pursuant to the Sponsor Support Agreement.
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UHG expects to achieve its growth goals through successful execution of the following strategies: • Continue to Leverage Key Macro Housing Trends. UHG plans to continue to capitalize on the macro housing trends including the ongoing migration from higher-cost areas in the Northeast to more affordable markets in the Southeast.
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Our sponsor has also agreed that in the event that Closing DHHC Cash is less than $100,000,000, up to 1.0 million sponsor shares will be Sponsor Earnout Shares, subject to release upon the achievement of the Earn Out Milestones.
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Given its focus on entry-level and first-time move-up buyers, UHG also expects to take advantage of the continued inflation in rental rates to encourage renters to consider home buying as an alternative to renting.
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See “Sponsor Support Agreement” below for more information regarding the Sponsor Earnout Shares and Earn Out Milestones. 6 Table of Contents Representations and Warranties The GSH Business Combination Agreement contains customary representations and warranties of the parties thereto with respect to, among other things, (a) organization and qualification, (b) capital structure, (c) authorization to enter into the GSH Business Combination Agreement, (d) approvals and permits, (e) financial statements, (f) absence of certain changes, (g) absence of undisclosed liabilities, (h) material contracts, (i) litigation, (j) employee matters, (k) compliance with laws, (l) taxes, (m) real and personal property, (n) homeowners associations, (o) construction matters, (p) intellectual property, (q) environmental matters, (r) insurance matters, (s) transactions with affiliates, and (t) regulatory compliance.
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It is UHG’s view that household formation, life events and ongoing rent inflation are larger drivers in an entry-level homebuyer’s decision process than interest rates. • Capitalize on Strong Growth in Core Markets. U.S. Census Bureau data indicates UHG’s existing and adjacent markets continue to grow faster than national averages.
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Covenants The GSH Business Combination Agreement includes customary covenants of the parties thereto with respect to the operation of their respective businesses prior to consummation of the GSH Business Combination and their respective efforts to consummate the GSH Business Combination.
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These conditions are expected to allow well-capitalized homebuilders with a meaningful presence in these markets to grow faster than industry averages. For UHG going forward, market share take, growth in community count, and a re-composition of community size are expected to drive organic growth.
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The GSH Business Combination Agreement also contains additional covenants of the parties thereto, including, among others, (a) covenants providing for DHHC, Hestia Merger Sub, Inc. and GSH to cooperate in the preparation of the Registration Statement / Proxy Statement, which was filed with the SEC on February 14, 2023 in connection with the GSH Business Combination Agreement, (b) covenants for DHHC to hold a special meeting of its stockholders to vote on, among other things, the approval of the GSH Business Combination Agreement and the GSH Business Combination, (c) covenants for GSH to obtain all required consents from third parties and lenders under its financing arrangements, including lender consents or obtaining alternative financing, (d) covenants for GSH to obtain and deliver the Company Stockholder Written Consent within one (1) business day following the date of the GSH Business Combination Agreement, (e) covenants for GSH to effect the Pre-Closing Recapitalization and (f) covenants for GSH to take all actions and execute documentation required to deconsolidate with certain affiliated entities.
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Specifically, community count is expected to increase in 2024, and UHG expects average community size to increase in its target markets. Management of UHG expects that larger communities will allow the Company to better manage sales cadence and even-flow production schedules, thereby generating increased operating leverage.
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GSH Non-Solicitation and Company Exclusivity Restrictions During the period between the date of the GSH Business Combination Agreement and the earlier of (x) the Closing or (y) the termination of the GSH Business Combination Agreement in accordance with its terms, both the Company and GSH have agreed not to, among other things, (i) solicit, initiate, knowingly encourage (including by means of furnishing or disclosing information), knowingly facilitate, discuss or negotiate, directly or indirectly, any inquiry, proposal or offer (written or oral) with respect to an Acquisition Proposal of either us or GSH, (ii) furnish or disclose any non-public information to any person in connection with, or that would reasonably be expected to lead to, an Acquisition Proposal of us or GSH, (iii) enter into any contract or other arrangement or understanding regarding an Acquisition Proposal of us or GSH, (iv) other than as contemplated by the GSH Business Combination Agreement, prepare or take any steps in connection with a public offering of any equity securities of GSH or us or their respective subsidiaries or (v) otherwise cooperate in any way, or assist or participate in, or knowingly facilitate or encourage any effort or attempt by any person to do or seek to do any of the items set forth above.
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UHG and its predecessors have demonstrated an ability to capitalize on these trends for more than 20 years, and capital provided from the Business Combination is expected to support additional growth in the future. • Accretive Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A).
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The GSH Business Combination Agreement required GSH to immediately cease any and all existing discussions or negotiations with any person conducted prior to the execution and delivery of the GSH Business Combination Agreement with respect to, or which is reasonably likely to give rise to or result in, an Acquisition Proposal of GSH.
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Homebuilding is a business that benefits from scale, where the benefits of operating as a larger entity can result in lower costs and higher margins. Further, UHG believes that the changing macroeconomic environment has resulted in an increased willingness of smaller builders to explore 6 Table of Contents partnerships with larger organizations.
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Conditions to Closing Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations The obligations of DHHC, Hestia Merger Sub, Inc. and GSH to consummate the GSH Business Combination are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including, but not limited to, (i) the absence of any governmental order or law restraining, prohibiting or making illegal the consummation of the GSH Business Combination, (ii) the approval of our stockholders of the Transaction Proposals, (iii) the approval of GSH’s stockholders of the GSH Business Combination Agreement and the GSH Business Combination, (iv) the effectiveness of the GSH Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and (v) DHHC having at least $5,000,001 of net tangible assets as of immediately after the Effective Time.
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Through January 2024, UHG completed three acquisitions, allowing the Company to further grow operations in the upstate and coastal regions of South Carolina, and expand operations into Raleigh, NC. Management believes UHG continues to have an opportunity to be an “acquirer of choice” for smaller builders as UHG’s acquisition strategy is focused on retaining local operations and brands.
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Our obligation to consummate the GSH Business Combination is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions, including, but not limited to, (i) the representations and warranties of GSH being true and correct to the standards applicable to such representations and warranties, (ii) each of the covenants of GSH having been performed or complied with in all material respects, (iii) the Lender Consents or Alternative Financing being obtained, (iv) each of the written consents as required under certain scheduled contracts being obtained, (v) the Pennington De-Consolidation being completed in compliance with the terms of the GSH 7 Table of Contents Business Combination Agreement, and certain agreements relating thereto being executed, (vi) the Pre-Closing Recapitalization being completed in compliance with the terms of the GSH Business Combination Agreement, (vii) the absence of a Company Material Adverse Effect and (viii) the delivery of customary closing certificates and transaction documents.
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UHG has in place dedicated personnel focused on M&A opportunities. • Programmatic Build to Rent (BTR) Relationships. Institutional owners of residential rental homes are increasingly turning to homebuilders to help meet the need for more housing supply. Further, newly constructed rental homes tend to come with lower maintenance costs and higher rents than older homes.
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The obligation of GSH to consummate the GSH Business Combination is also subject to the satisfaction or waiver of other closing conditions, including, but not limited to, (i) the representations and warranties of us and Hestia Merger Sub, Inc. being true and correct to the standards applicable to such representations and warranties, (ii) each of our covenants having been performed or complied with in all material respects, (iii) Closing DHHC Cash being equal to or exceeding $125,000,000 (the “Minimum Cash Condition”), (iv) the approval by Nasdaq of the listing of our Class A common stock to be issued in connection with the GSH Business Combination, (v) the adoption of the DHHC A&R Certificate of Incorporation and DHHC A&R Bylaws, (vi) the Lender Consents or Alternative Financing being obtained, (vii) the DHHC Incentive Equity Plan being approved by the Company board and stockholders, (viii) the absence of a DHHC Material Adverse Effect, (ix) the composition of our board post-GSH Business Combination and (x) the delivery of customary closing certificates and transaction documents.
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UHG’s existing product set, geared towards entry-level and first-time move-up buyers, is highly consistent with the rental product desired by institutional cap ital. UHG has considerable experience developing single-family rental homes and is in discussions with and expects to enter programmatic relationships with institutional investors for development of Built to Rent (“BTR”) communities.
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If any of the conditions to a party’s obligation to consummate the GSH Business Combination is not satisfied or waived in writing by such party, then such party will not be required to consummate the GSH Business Combination. There can be no assurance that the Minimum Cash Condition will be satisfied on the closing date.
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In 2 023, UHG was contracted to deliver 108 units in one BTR community. Institutional owners closed on 36 of the 108 units in this BTR community in the fourth quarter of 2023 and the remaining 72 units are expected to close in 2024. • Ancillary Revenue Growth Opportunities.
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In the event that the public shareholders exercise their redemption rights with respect to a number of our common stock such that the Minimum Cash Condition would not be met based on cash held in the trust account, we would need to seek to arrange for additional third-party financing to be able to satisfy the Minimum Cash Condition.
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UHG management continuously looks for accretive sources of EBITDA growth, not just in product line opportunities, but also in opportunities to drive additional EBITDA from existing operations. A key example of this is the recent formation and launch of Homeowners Mortgage, which began generating revenue in July 2022.
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We plan to pursue third-party financing to satisfy the Minimum Cash Condition; however, there can be no assurance that any third-party financing will be entered into in connection with the GSH Business Combination and there can be no assurance that the Minimum Cash Condition will be satisfied.
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The creation of Homeowners Mortgage, structured as a joint venture with a leading national lender, will arrange mortgage financing for potential homebuyers and is anticipated to deliver incremental high margin revenue to UHG and its stockholders.
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If the Minimum Cash Condition is not satisfied, amended or waived by GSH pursuant to the terms of the GSH Business Combination Agreement, then the GSH Business Combination would not be consummated.
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Beyond being a new source of revenue and EBITDA for UHG with little incremental expense or capital investment, it is anticipated that the Homeowners Mortgage joint venture will improve buyer traffic conversion and reduce backlog cancellation rates as well.
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Waivers If permitted under applicable law, either DHHC or GSH may waive in writing any conditions for the benefit of itself contained in the GSH Business Combination Agreement or in any document delivered pursuant to the GSH Business Combination Agreement.
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UHG Products and Customers UHG’s Homes and Homebuyers UHG’s homebuilding business is driven by its commitment to building high quality homes at affordable prices in attractive locations, while delivering excellent customer service.
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, pursuant to our certificate of incorporation, we cannot consummate the proposed transaction if we have less than $5,000,001 of net tangible assets (as determined in accordance with Rule 3a51-1(g)(1) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”)), remaining after the Closing or fail to meet any greater net tangible asset or cash requirement contained in the GSH Business Combination Agreement after the Closing.
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UHG empowers its customers with flexibility to personalize their desirable open floor plans with a wide array of finishes, options and upgrades to best fit their distinctive tastes and unique needs. In its portfolio of home plans, UHG offers a series of single-family detached and attached homes.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

Risk Factors — what could go wrong, per management

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Biggest changeOur certificate of incorporation requires, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that the sole and exclusive forum for any internal or intra-corporate claims or any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine as defined by the laws of the State of Delaware, including, but not limited to, (1) derivative actions brought in our name, (2) actions against our directors, officers, other employees or stockholders for breach of fiduciary duty and (3) actions asserting a claim arising under the DGCL, our certificate of incorporation or bylaws as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and other similar actions shall be a state court located in the State of Delaware.
Biggest changeUHG’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides that unless UHG consents to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, be the sole and exclusive forum for (i) any derivative action brought by a stockholder on behalf of UHG, (ii) any claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any of UHG’s directors, officers, stockholders, or employees, (iii) any claim against UHG arising under its charter or bylaws or the DGCL and (iv) any claim against UHG governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
Redemption of the outstanding warrants could force you (i) to exercise your warrants and pay the exercise price therefor at a time when it may be disadvantageous for you to do so, (ii) to sell your warrants at the then-current market price when you might otherwise wish to hold your warrants or (iii) to accept the nominal redemption price which, at the time the outstanding warrants are called for redemption, is likely to be substantially less than the market value of your warrants.
Redemption of the outstanding warrants could force the warrant holders (i) to exercise their warrants and pay the exercise price therefor at a time when it may be disadvantageous for them to do so, (ii) to sell their warrants at the then-current market price when they might otherwise wish to hold their warrants or (iii) to accept the nominal redemption price which, at the time the outstanding warrants are called for redemption, is likely to be substantially less than the market value of their warrants.
We have the ability to redeem outstanding warrants at any time after they become exercisable and prior to their expiration, at a price of $0.01 per warrant, provided that the last reported sales price of our Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading-day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which we give proper notice of such redemption and provided certain other conditions are met.
UHG has the ability to redeem outstanding warrants at any time after they become exercisable and prior to their expiration, at a price of $0.01 per warrant, provided that the last reported sales price of UHG’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalization and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30 trading-day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which UHG gives proper notice of such redemption to the warrant holders and provided certain other conditions are met.
We may redeem your unexpired warrants prior to their exercise at a time that is disadvantageous to you, thereby making your warrants worthless.
UHG may redeem unexpired warrants prior to their exercise at a time that is disadvantageous to warrant holders, thereby making their warrants worthless.
This choice of forum provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or any of our directors, officers, other employees or stockholders, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims, although our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
This choice of forum provision may have the effect of increasing costs for investors to bring a claim against UHG and its directors and officers and of limiting a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with UHG or any of its directors, officers, other employees or stockholders, which may discourage (but not prevent) lawsuits with respect to such claims.
If and when the warrants become redeemable by us, we may exercise our redemption right even if we are unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws.
UHG may exercise its redemption right even if it is unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws.
Subsequent to the completion of our initial business combination, we may be required to take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on our financial condition, results of operations and our stock price, which could cause you to lose some or all of your investment.
All of the above risks could have a material adverse effect on UHG’s business, prospects, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations. UHG may be required to take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on its financial condition, results of operations and stock price.
As a result of these factors, we may be forced to later write-down or write-off assets, restructure our operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in our reporting losses.
UHG may be forced to write down or write off assets, including intangible assets such as goodwill, restructure operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in losses, including due to factors outside of UHG’s business and control.
These provisions include a staggered board of directors and the ability of the board of directors to designate the terms of and issue new series of preferred shares, which may make the removal of management more difficult and may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market prices for our securities.
Together, these provisions may make 28 Table of Contents more difficult the removal of management and may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market prices for UHG’s securities.
Even though these charges may be non-cash items and not have an immediate impact on our liquidity, the fact that we report charges of this nature could 17 Table of Contents contribute to negative market perceptions about us or our securities.
Further, unexpected risks may arise and previously known risks may materialize in a manner not consistent with UHG’s risk analysis. Even though these charges may be non-cash items and not have an immediate impact on UHG’s liquidity, the fact that UHG reports charges of this nature could contribute to negative market perceptions about UHG or its securities.
If some investors find our securities less attractive as a result of our reliance on these exemptions, the trading prices of our securities may be lower than they otherwise would be, there may be a less active trading market for our securities and the trading prices of our securities may be more volatile.
UHG cannot predict if investors will find its securities less attractive as a result of it taking advantage of these exemptions. If some investors find its securities less attractive as a result of its choices, there may be a less active trading market for its securities and its stock price may be more volatile.
Our certificate of incorporation contains provisions that may discourage unsolicited takeover proposals that stockholders may consider to be in their best interests.
UHG’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation contains provisions that may discourage unsolicited takeover proposals that stockholders may consider to be in their best interests. UHG is also subject to anti-takeover provisions under Delaware law, which could delay or prevent a change of control.
Our certificate of incorporation provides that the exclusive forum provision will be applicable to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. Section 27 of the Exchange Act creates exclusive federal jurisdiction over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Exchange Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.
Section 22 of the Securities Act, however, created concurrent jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act or the rules and regulations thereunder.
Changes in laws or regulations, or a failure to comply with any laws and regulations, may adversely affect our business, investments and results of operations. We are subject to laws and regulations enacted by national, regional and local governments. In particular, we are required to comply with certain SEC and other legal requirements.
UHG is subject to laws, regulations and rules enacted by national, regional and local governments and Nasdaq. In particular, UHG is required to comply with certain SEC, Nasdaq and other legal or regulatory requirements of businesses providing financial services. Compliance with, and monitoring of, applicable laws, regulations and rules may be difficult, time consuming and costly.
We are an “emerging growth company” within the meaning of the Securities Act, as modified by the JOBS Act, and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.
UHG is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in the JOBS Act, and it is eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements applicable to other public companies but not to emerging growth companies, including, but not limited to, a requirement to present only two years of audited financial statements, an exemption from the auditor attestation requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure about executive compensation arrangements pursuant to the rules applicable to smaller reporting companies, and no requirement to seek non-binding advisory votes on executive compensation or golden parachute arrangements.
Compliance with, and monitoring of, applicable laws and regulations may be difficult, time consuming and costly. Those laws and regulations and their interpretation and application may also change from time to time and those changes could have a material adverse effect on our business, investments and results of operations.
Those additional laws, rules, and regulations or changes therein could have a material adverse effect on UHG’s business, investments and results of operations. A failure to comply with any applicable laws, regulations or rules, as interpreted and applied, could have a material adverse effect on UHG’s business and results of operations.
We may need to hire more employees in the future or engage outside consultants to comply with these requirements, which will increase our costs and expenses. A market for our securities may not develop, which would adversely affect the liquidity and price of our securities.
Although UHG has already hired additional employees to assist it in complying with these requirements, UHG may need to hire more employees in the future or engage outside consultants, which will increase UHG’s operating expenses.
If we are unable to develop and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results in a timely manner, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and materially and adversely affect our business and operating results.
If remediation of these material weaknesses is not effective, or if UHG identifies additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fails to maintain an effective system of internal controls, UHG may not be able to accurately or timely report its financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect investor confidence and, as a result, the value of the Class A common stock.
Our certificate of incorporation will also require that, unless we consent in writing to an alternative forum, the sole and exclusive form for any action asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act or any rule or regulation thereunder shall be the federal district court for the District of Delaware.
The Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation designates the United States District Court for the District of Delaware as the exclusive forum for the resolution of any complaint asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act.
There are currently no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.
There are currently no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding. The issuance of preferred stock in the future may subordinate the rights of holders of common stock if preferred stock is issued with rights senior to those afforded UHG’s common stock.
Further, for as long as we remain an emerging growth company, we will not be required to comply with the independent registered public accounting firm attestation requirement on our internal control over financial reporting.
If UHG is unable to conclude on an ongoing basis that it has effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404, UHG’s independent registered public accounting firm may not issue an unqualified opinion as to the effectiveness of UHG’s internal controls over financial reporting, as required by Section 404 when UHG no longer qualifies as an emerging growth company.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors You should carefully consider all of the risks described below, together with the other information contained in this Report, including the financial statements. If any of the following risks occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors Risks Related to UHG’s Business UHG’s long-term growth depends upon its ability to acquire developed lots from affiliated land development companies (collectively, the “Land Development Affiliates”) or other sellers, and the ability of such sellers to successfully identify and acquire desirable land parcels for residential build-out.
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In that event, the trading price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. The risk factors described below are not necessarily exhaustive and you are encouraged to perform your own investigation with respect to us and our business.
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A failure to successfully identify and acquire desirable land parcels for residential build-out could adversely affect UHG’s business or financial results. UHG’s long-term growth depends upon its ability to continually acquire developed lots from its Land Development Affiliates or other sellers on favorable terms.
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Summary of Risk Factors We are a recently formed early stage company that has conducted no operations and has generated no revenues. Until we complete our initial business combination, we will have no operations and will generate no operating revenues. These risks are discussed more fully following this summary.
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UHG also depends upon the ability of these entities to successfully identify and acquire attractive land parcels for the construction of UHG’s single-family homes at reasonable prices, and to develop such parcels in a manner that meets UHG’s criteria for developed lots.
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Material risks that may affect our business, operating results and financial condition include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: ● The consummation of the GSH Business Combination is subject to a number of conditions and if those conditions are not satisfied or waived, the GSH Business Combination Agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms and the GSH Business Combination may not be completed. ● If we are not able to raise funds to meet the Minimum Cash Condition in the GSH Business Combination Agreement, we may not be able to consummate the GSH Business Combination. ● We have not obtained a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with the GSH Business Combination, and consequently, there is no assurance from an independent source that the merger consideration to be paid to GSH equityholders is fair to our stockholders from a financial point of view. ● Termination of the GSH Business Combination Agreement could negatively impact us and GSH. 12 Table of Contents ● You do not have any rights or interests in funds from the trust account, except under certain limited circumstances.
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In addition, because UHG employs a land-light business model, it may have access to fewer and less attractive homebuilding lots than if it owned lots outright, like some of its competitors who do not operate under a land-light model.
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To liquidate your investment, therefore, you may be forced to sell your public shares or warrants, potentially at a loss. ● You are not entitled to protections normally afforded to investors of many other blank check companies. ● Because of our limited resources and the significant competition for business combination opportunities, it may be more difficult for us to complete our initial business combination.
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The ability to acquire land parcels for new single-family homes may be adversely affected by changes in the general availability of land parcels, the willingness of land sellers to sell land parcels at reasonable prices, competition for available land parcels, availability of financing to acquire land parcels, zoning, and other market conditions, and there can be no assurance that an adequate supply of land parcels will continue to be available to UHG.
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If we are unable to complete our initial business combination, our public stockholders may receive only approximately $10.00 per share on our redemption of our public shares, or less than such amount in certain circumstances, and our warrants will expire worthless. ● If the net proceeds of our initial public offering and the sale of the private placement warrants not being held in the trust account are insufficient, it could limit the amount available to complete our initial business combination and we will depend on loans from our sponsor or management team to fund our search for a business combination, to pay our taxes and to complete our initial business combination.
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If the supply of land parcels appropriate for development of single-family homes is limited because of these factors, or for any other reason, UHG’s ability to grow could be significantly limited, and the number of homes that UHG builds and sells could decline, which could materially and negatively affect its sales, profitability, stock performance, ability to service its debt obligations and future cash flows.
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If we are unable to obtain these loans, we may be unable to complete our initial business combination. ● We may have a limited ability to assess the management of a prospective target business and, as a result, may complete our initial business combination with a target business whose management may not have the skills, qualifications or abilities to manage a public company, which could, in turn, negatively impact the value of our stockholders’ investment in us. ● Since our sponsor, officers and directors will lose their entire investment in us if our business combination is not completed, a conflict of interest may arise in determining whether a particular business combination target is appropriate for our initial business combination. ● Our initial stockholders may exert a substantial influence on actions requiring a stockholder vote, potentially in a manner that you do not support. ● We are a recently formed early stage company with no operating history and no revenues, and you have no basis on which to evaluate our ability to achieve our business objective. ● Our search for a business combination, and any target business with which we ultimately consummate a business combination, may be materially adversely affected by the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak. ● Past performance by our management team may not be indicative of future performance of an investment in us. ● The other risks and uncertainties discussed in “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this annual report.
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To the extent that UHG is unable to purchase developed lots on a timely basis and at reasonable prices, UHG’s home sales revenue and results of operations could be negatively impacted. UHG’s geographic concentration could materially and adversely affect its business or financial results if the homebuilding industry in its current markets should decline.
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For the complete list of risks relating to GSH and the GSH Business Combination, please see the section titled “Risk Factors” contained in the GSH Registration Statement.
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UHG currently builds and sells homes in South Carolina, with a smaller presence in Georgia and North Carolina. UHG’s business strategy is focused on the design, construction, and sale of single-family homes and townhomes across these key markets.
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Risks Relating to our Search for, Consummation of, or Inability to Consummate, a Business Combination and Post-Business Combination Risks The consummation of the GSH Business Combination is subject to a number of conditions and if those conditions are not satisfied or waived, the GSH Business Combination Agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms and the GSH Business Combination may not be completed.
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A prolonged economic downturn in this region, or in a particular industry or sector of employment that is fundamental to this region, could have a material adverse effect on UHG’s business, prospects, liquidity, financial condition, and results of operations, and a disproportionately greater impact on UHG than other homebuilders with more geographically diversified operations.
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The consummation of the GSH Business Combination is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions, including, among other customary conditions (each as defined in the GSH Business Combination Agreement, as applicable): (i) the approval by GSH’s stockholders of the GSH Business Combination Agreement and the GSH Business Combination; (ii) the absence of governmental order or law prohibiting the consummation of the GSH Business Combination; (iii) the effectiveness of the GSH Registration Statement; (iv) approval of our stockholders of the GSH Business Combination Proposal, the Charter Approval Proposal, the Director Election Proposal, the Nasdaq Proposal and the Incentive Plan Proposal; (v) the receipt by GSH of Lender Consents or Alternative Financing; (vi) the completion of the Pre-Closing Recapitalization; (vii) the completion of the Pennington De-Consolidation; (viii) the absence of 13 Table of Contents a GSH Material Adverse Effect; (ix) the satisfaction of the Minimum Cash Condition; and (x) the approval for listing on Nasdaq of the UHG Class A Common Shares to be issued pursuant to the GSH Business Combination.
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Constriction of the credit and capital markets could limit UHG’s ability to access financing and increase its costs of capital. During past economic and housing downturns, the credit markets constricted and reduced some sources of liquidity that were previously available to UHG.
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The consummation of the GSH Business Combination is not assured and is subject to risks, including the risk that conditions to the consummation of the Business Combination are not satisfied or waived.
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Consequently, UHG relied principally on its cash on hand to meet its working capital needs and repay outstanding indebtedness during those times. There likely will be similar periods in the future when financial market upheaval will increase UHG’s cost of capital or limit UHG’s ability to access the debt markets or obtain bank financing.
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The conditions to our obligation to consummate the GSH Business Combination may be waived by us and the conditions to GSH’s obligation to consummate the GSH Business Combination may be waived by GSH; however, neither us nor GSH is required to waive any Closing conditions.
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During such times, UHG may not have sufficient cash on hand to meet its working capital needs and repay outstanding indebtedness. 13 Table of Contents The homebuilding industry is capital-intensive and requires significant up-front expenditures to acquire lots and begin construction on homes.
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If we do not consummate the Business Combination, it could be subject to several risks, including: ● we may not be able to consummate an initial business combination by July 28, 2023 and we may be forced to liquidate; ● the parties may be liable for damages to one another under the terms and conditions of the GSH Business Combination Agreement; ● negative reactions from the financial markets, including declines in the price of our securities due to the fact that current prices may reflect a market assumption that the GSH Business Combination will be completed; and ● the attention of our management will have been diverted to the GSH Business Combination rather than the pursuit of other opportunities in respect of an initial business combination.
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There is no assurance that cash generated from UHG’s operations, borrowings incurred under its current credit agreements or project-level financing arrangements, or proceeds raised in capital markets transactions will be sufficient to finance UHG’s projects or otherwise fund its liquidity needs.
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For more information about the conditions to the consummation of the GSH Business Combination, see “ Proposed GSH Business Combination — Conditions to Closing. ” If we are not able to raise funds to meet the Minimum Cash Condition in the Business Combination Agreement, we may not be able to consummate the Business Combination.
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If UHG’s future cash flows from operations and other capital resources are insufficient to finance its projects or otherwise fund its liquidity needs, it may be forced to: • reduce or delay business activities, lot acquisitions and capital expenditures; • sell assets; • obtain additional debt or equity capital; or • restructure or refinance all or a portion of its debt on or before maturity.
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The GSH Business Combination Agreement provides that the obligation of GSH to consummate the GSH Business Combination is conditioned on, among other things, us having Closing DHHC Cash of no less than $125 million.
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These alternative measures may not be successful and UHG may not be able to accomplish any of these alternatives on a timely basis or on satisfactory terms, if at all. In addition, the terms of UHG’s existing debt may limit its ability to pursue these alternatives.
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DHHC has undertaken a PIPE offering process to provide funding to meet the Minimum Cash Condition, which it expects to finalize, if successful, in March 2023, prior to the Closing of the GSH Business Combination.
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Further, UHG may seek additional capital in the form of project-level financing from time to time. The availability of borrowed funds, especially for construction financing, may be greatly reduced nationally, and the lending community may require increased amounts of equity to be invested in a project by borrowers in connection with both new loans and the extension of existing loans.
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While we expect to fulfill the Minimum Cash Condition at the Closing by a combination of financing options, there can be no assurance that any or all of the financing options will be effectuated.
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Construction activities may be adversely affected by any shortage or increased cost of financing or the unwillingness of third parties to engage in joint ventures.
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If the Minimum Cash Condition is not met, and such condition is not waived by GSH under the terms of the GSH Business Combination Agreement, the proposed GSH Business Combination will not be consummated.
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Any difficulty in obtaining sufficient capital for planned construction expenditures could cause project delays and any such delay could result in cost increases and may adversely affect UHG’s sales and future results of operations and cash flows. The risks associated with UHG’s inventories could adversely affect its business or financial results.
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In the event that the GSH Business Combination will not be consummated, all public shares submitted for redemption will be returned to the holders thereof, and we may instead search for an alternate business combination or liquidate the Company.
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There are risks inherent in controlling, owning and building upon finished lots and housing inventory risks are substantial for UHG’s homebuilding activities.
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DHHC has not obtained a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with the Business Combination, and consequently, there is no assurance from an independent source that the merger consideration to be paid to GSH equityholders is fair to DHHC’s stockholders from a financial point of view.
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If housing demand declines, UHG may not be able to build and sell homes profitably in some target communities, and it may not be able to fully recover the costs of some of the lots it owns or which it is contracted to purchase.
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We are not required to, and have not, obtained a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with the GSH Business Combination that the merger consideration to be paid to GSH equityholders is fair to our stockholders from a financial point of view.
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Also, the market value of UHG’s finished lots and housing inventories may fluctuate significantly due to changes in market conditions.
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Our officers and directors have substantial experience in evaluating the operating and financial merits of companies from a wide range of industries, including the real estate industry, and concluded that their experience and background, together with the experience and sector expertise of our advisors, enabled them to make the necessary analyses and determinations regarding the GSH Business Combination.
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As a result, its deposits for lots controlled under purchase contracts may be put at risk because the measures it employs to manage inventory risk, including its land-light lot operating strategy, may not be adequate to insulate operations from a severe drop in inventory values, and it may have to sell homes for a lower profit margin or record inventory impairment charges on its lots.
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In addition, our officers and directors and our advisors have substantial experience with mergers and acquisitions.
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Because real estate investments are relatively illiquid, UHG’s ability to promptly sell one or more properties for reasonable prices in response to changing economic, financial, and investment conditions may be limited, and it may be forced to hold non-income producing properties for extended periods of time.
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Although our board of directors did not seek, or receive a third-party valuation or fairness opinion in connection with the GSH Business Combination, before reaching its decision to approve the GSH Business Combination Agreement, and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the GSH Business Combination, our board of directors reviewed the material aspects of our management’s due diligence, including, among other things: (i) research on the residential homebuilding industry, as well as industry trends, historical and projected growth trends, competitive landscape and other industry factors, (ii) information relating to GSH’s operations, growth potential, competitive positioning, and financial prospects, (iii) evaluation of potential value-creation opportunities, including organic revenue growth, market expansion and potential acquisition opportunities, (iv) other due diligence activities relating to quality of earnings, accounting, legal, tax, operations and other matters and (v) financial and valuation analyses, review and analysis of GSH’s financial projections our board of directors concluded that the merger consideration to be paid to GSH equityholders is fair and reasonable, given GSH’s growth prospects and the growth outlook for the housing market, the internal valuation of GSH by our management based on an 14 Table of Contents analysis of comparable companies and other factors.
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UHG cannot predict whether it will be able to sell any property for the price or on the terms that it sets or whether any price or other terms offered by a prospective purchaser would be acceptable, nor can it predict the length of time needed to find a willing purchaser and to close the sale of a property.
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Our b oard of directors also determined that GSH’s fair market value was at least 80% of the assets held in the trust account (excluding taxes payable on interest earned on the trust account) at the time of the execution of the GSH Business Combination Agreement.
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A significant deterioration in economic or homebuilding industry conditions may result in substantial inventory impairment charges. If UHG is unable to develop its communities successfully or within expected timeframes, its results of operations could be adversely affected.
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Our stockholders will be relying on the judgment of our board of directors with respect to such matters. Termination of the Business Combination Agreement could negatively impact us and GSH.
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Because most of UHG’s customers finance the purchase of their homes, the terms and availability of mortgage financing can affect the demand for and the ability to complete the purchase of a home, which could materially and adversely affect UHG. A substantial majority of UHG’s customers finance their home purchases through lenders that provide mortgage financing.
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If the GSH Business Combination is not completed for any reason, including as a result of our stockholders declining to approve any of the Proposals that are conditions to the consummation of the GSH Business Combination, the ongoing businesses of GSH and the Company may be adversely impacted and, without realizing any of the anticipated benefits of completing the GSH Business Combination, GSH and the Company would be subject to a number of risks, including the following: ● we may not be able to consummate an initial business combination by July 28, 2023 and we may be forced to liquidate; ● we or GSH may experience negative reactions from the financial markets, including negative impacts on ours stock price (including to the extent that the current market price reflects a market assumption that the GSH Business Combination will be completed); ● GSH may experience negative reactions from its customers, vendors and employees; ● we and GSH will have incurred substantial expenses and will be required to pay certain costs relating to the GSH Business Combination, whether or not the GSH Business Combination is completed; and ● since the GSH Business Combination Agreement restricts the conduct of our and GSH’s businesses prior to completion of the GSH Business Combination, we both may not have been able to take certain actions during the pendency of the GSH Business Combination that would have benefitted our respective businesses as an independent company, and the opportunity to take such actions may no longer be available If the Business Combination Agreement is terminated and our board of directors seeks another merger or business combination, our stockholders cannot be certain that we will be able to find another acquisition target that meets our criteria for an initial business combination or that such other merger or business combination will be completed.
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Rising interest rates, decreased availability of mortgage financing, reduced access to certain mortgage programs, higher down payment requirements or increased monthly mortgage costs, among other factors, may lead to reduced demand for UHG’s homes and mortgage loans.
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We may not be able to complete our initial business combination within the prescribed time frame, in which case we would cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up and we would redeem our public shares and liquidate, in which case our public stockholders may only receive $10.00 per share, or less than such amount in certain circumstances, and our warrants will expire worthless.
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Mortgage interest rates have generally trended downward for the last several decades and reached historic lows in the summer of 2020, which made the homes UHG sells more affordable. However, more recently, mortgage interest rates have abruptly climbed, and UHG cannot predict whether they will continue to climb, remain at the current levels, or fall.
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Following the Extension Amendment, our certificate of incorporation now provides that we must complete our initial business combination within by July 28, 2023. If we are unable to consummate the GSH Business Combination, we may not be able to find a suitable target business and complete our initial business combination by such date.
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If mortgage rates continue at current levels or climb further, the ability of prospective homebuyers to finance home purchases may be adversely affected and, as a result, UHG’s business, operating results and financial condition may be adversely affected.
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Our ability to complete our initial business combination may be negatively impacted by general market conditions, volatility in the capital and debt markets and the other risks described herein.

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Item 2. Properties

Properties — owned and leased real estate

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Item 2. Properties We do not own any real estate or other physical properties materially important to our operation. We currently maintain our principal executive offices at 250 Park Ave. 7 th Floor, New York, New York 10177 and our telephone number is (212) 572-6260.
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Item 2. Properties UHG leases approximately 28,500 square feet of office space in Chapin, South Carolina for its corporate headquarters. In addition, UHG leases local offices in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Mauldin, South Carolina, and Raleigh, North Carolina to meet operational needs. The South Carolina segment also owns a local office in Greer, South Carolina.
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The cost for this space is included in the $10,000 per-month aggregate fee our sponsor charges us for general and administrative services. We consider our current office space, combined with the other office space otherwise available to our executive officers, adequate for our current operations. 36 Table of Contents
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See “Business - Land Acquisition Strategy and Development Process - Owned and Controlled Lots” for a summary of the other properties that UHG owned or controlled as of December 31, 2023.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings To the knowledge of our management, there is no litigation currently pending against us, any of our officers or directors in their capacity as such or against any of our property. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. PART II
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Item 3. Legal Proceedings From time to time, UHG is a party to ongoing legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. See Note 13 -Commitments and Contingencies - Litigation of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report for information about certain pending legal proceedings. Item 4.
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Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 37 Table of Contents PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Biggest changeIn addition, our board of directors is not currently contemplating and does not anticipate declaring any stock dividends in the foreseeable future. Further, if we incur any indebtedness in connection with our initial business combination, our ability to declare dividends may be limited by restrictive covenants we may agree to in connection therewith.
Biggest changeIn addition, the ability to pay dividends may be limited by covenants of any existing and future outstanding indebtedness the company or its subsidiaries incur. UHG does not anticipate declaring any cash dividends to holders of the Class A common shares in the foreseeable future. Item 6. Reserved
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Market Information Our units, Class A common stock and warrants are each traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbols “DHHCU,” “DHHC” and “DHHCW,” respectively”.
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities UHG’s Class A common shares are listed on the Nasdaq Global Market and UHG’s public warrants are listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market (the “Nasdaq”) under the symbols “UHG” and “UHGWW,” respectively.
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Our units commenced public trading on February 26, 2021, and our Class A common stock and warrants commenced separate public trading on March 18, 2021. Holders On March 22, 2023, there was one holder of record of our units, one holder of record of our Class A common stock and six holders of record of our warrants.
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UHG’s Class B common shares and private warrants are not listed or traded on any exchange. As of March 4, 2024, there were 67 holders of record of UHG’s Class A common shares, 5 holders of record of UHG’s Class B common shares, 1 holder of record of UHG’s public warrants, and 1 holder of record of UHG’s private warrants.
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Dividends We have not paid any cash dividends on our common stock to date and do not intend to pay cash dividends prior to the completion of our initial business combination.
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Such numbers do not include beneficial owners holding UHG’s securities through nominee names. Dividends UHG has not paid any cash dividends on Class A common shares to date. UHG may retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion and debt repayment and has no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future.
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The payment of cash dividends in the future will be dependent upon our revenues and earnings, if any, capital requirements and general financial condition subsequent to completion of our initial business combination. The payment of any cash dividends subsequent to our initial business combination will be within the discretion of our board of directors at such time.
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Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, UHG’s results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board may deem relevant.
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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans None. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities None. Use of Proceeds from the Initial Public Offering None.
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For a description of the use of proceeds generated in our initial public offering and private placement, see Part II, Item 5 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022.
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There has been no material change in the planned use of proceeds from our initial public offering and private placement as described in the registration statement filed in connection with our initial public offering. Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers None. Item 6. Reserved Not applicable. ​ 37 Table of Contents

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) — revenue / margin commentary

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Biggest changeThe classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. The warrants issued in connection with the Initial Public Offering (the “Public Warrants”) and the Private Placement Warrants are recognized as derivative liabilities in accordance with ASC 815.
Biggest changeThe Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including issued warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.
Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.
Overview We are a blank check company incorporated in Delaware on October 7, 2020 for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses (the “Initial Business Combination”). Our sponsor is DHP SPAC-II Sponsor LLC (“Sponsor”).
(“DHHC”) as a Delaware corporation formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. References to the “Company,” “DHHC,” “our,” “us” or “we” refer to DiamondHead Holdings Corp. The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations References to the “Company,” “UHG,” “our,” “us” or “we” refer to United Homes Group, Inc.
The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to fair value of financial instruments and accrued expenses.
In certain circumstances, however, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires UHG to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Proposed Business Combination On September 10, 2022, the Company entered into the Business Combination Agreement with Merger Sub and GSH, pursuant to which the Company expects to effect a business combination with GSH through the merger of Merger Sub with and into GSH (the “Merger”), with GSH surviving the Merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.
(“UHG” or the “Company”)), Hestia Merger Sub, Inc., a South Carolina corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of DHHC (“Merger Sub”), and Great Southern Homes, Inc., a South Carolina corporation (“GSH”). Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, Merger Sub merged with and into GSH, with GSH surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events.
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See “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Overview UHG designs, builds and sells homes in South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. UHG’s principal markets are located within 500 miles of 10 of the top 15 fastest growing markets in the United States, including Nashville, Jacksonville and Orlando, which provides what management believes are attractive expansion opportunities.
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These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
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In 2023, UHG was ranked 48th by Builder Magazine based on home closings and revenues in 2022. The geographical markets in which UHG presently operates its homebuilding business are high-growth markets, with substantial in-migrations and employment growth. Prior to the Business Combination (discussed below), GSH’s business historically consisted of both homebuilding operations and land development operations.
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In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “continue,” or the negative of such terms or other similar expressions.
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Recently, GSH separated its land development operations and homebuilding operations across separate entities in an effort to adopt best practices in the homebuilding industry associated with ownership and control of land and lots and production efficiency.
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Such statements include, but are not limited to, possible business combinations and the financing thereof, and related matters, as well as all other statements other than statements of historical fact included in this Form 10-K.
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Following the separation of the land development business, which is now primarily conducted by affiliated land development companies (collectively, the “Land Development Affiliates”) that are outside of the corporate structure of UHG, it employs a land-light operating strategy, with a focus on the design, construction and sale of entry-level, first move-up and second move-up single-family houses.
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Factors that might cause or contribute to such a discrepancy include, but are not limited to, those described in our other Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filings.
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UHG principally builds detached single-family houses, and, to a lesser extent, attached single-family houses, including duplex houses and town houses.
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The registration statement for our Initial Public Offering was declared effective on January 25, 2021.
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UHG’s pipeline as of December 31, 2023 consists of approximately 9,000 lots, which includes lots that are owned or controlled by Land Development Affiliates, and which UHG expects to obtain the contractual right to acquire, in addition to lots that UHG may acquire from third party lot option contracts.
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On January 28, 2021, we consummated our Initial Public Offering of 34,500,000 units (the “Units” and, with respect to the Class A common stock included in the Units being offered, the “Public Shares”), including 4,500,000 additional Units to cover over-allotments (the “Over-Allotment Units”), at $10.00 per Unit, generating gross proceeds of $345.0 million, and incurring offering costs of approximately $19.6 million, of which approximately $12.1 million was included in deferred underwriting commissions.
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Since its founding in 2004, UHG has delivered approximately 14,000 homes and, as of December 31, 2023, builds in approximately 61 active subdivisions at prices that generally range from approximately $200,000 to approximately $500,000.
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On August 10, 2022, the underwriter from the Initial Public Offering resigned from their role in any Business Combination and waived its entitlement to the deferred underwriting commissions in the amount of $12.1 million.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, UHG had 1,296 and 1,259 net new orders, and generated approximately $421.5 million and $477.0 million in revenue on 1,383 and 1,605 closings, respectively. 38 Table of Contents UHG’s plan to grow its business is multifaceted.
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Simultaneously with the closing of the Initial Public Offering, we consummated the private placement (“Private Placement”) of 5,933,333 warrants (each, a “Private Placement Warrant” and collectively, the “Private Placement Warrants”) at a price of $1.50 per Private Placement Warrant to our Sponsor and to certain qualified institutional buyers or institutional accredited investors, including certain funds and accounts managed by subsidiaries of BlackRock, Inc. and Millennium Management LLC (each an “Anchor Investor”), generating proceeds of $8.9 million.
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UHG plans to continue to execute its external growth strategy, expanding into new markets and increasing community count via targeted acquisitions of complementary private homebuilders and homebuilding operations. UHG also expects to grow both organically, arising out of its historical operations, and through expansion of its business verticals.
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Upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering and the Private Placement, $345.0 million ($10.00 per Unit) of the net proceeds of the Initial Public Offering and certain of the proceeds of the Private Placement was placed in a trust account (“Trust Account”), located in the United States and invested only in U.S. government securities, within the meaning set forth in Section 2(a)(16) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Investment Company Act”), with a maturity of 185 days or less or in any open-ended investment company that holds itself out as a money market fund selected by us meeting the conditions of Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act, as determined by us, until the earlier of: (i) the completion of a Business Combination and (ii) the distribution of the Trust Account, as described below. 38 Table of Contents If we are unable to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period, we will (i) cease all operations except for the purpose of winding up, (ii) as promptly as reasonably possible but not more than ten business days thereafter, redeem the Public Shares, at a per-share price, payable in cash, equal to the aggregate amount then on deposit in the Trust Account including interest earned on the funds held in the Trust Account and not previously released to us to pay its tax obligations (less up to $100,000 of interest to pay dissolution expenses), divided by the number of then outstanding Public Shares, which redemption will completely extinguish Public Stockholders’ rights as stockholders (including the right to receive further liquidating distributions, if any), subject to applicable law, and (iii) as promptly as reasonably possible following such redemption, subject to the approval of our remaining stockholders and our board of directors, dissolve and liquidate, subject in each case to our obligations under Delaware law to provide for claims of creditors and the requirements of other applicable law.
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UHG’s business verticals positioned to further drive the Company’s growth include its mortgage joint venture Homeowners Mortgage, LLC (the “Joint Venture”) and its build-to-rent (“BTR”) platform, pursuant to which UHG will continue to work together with institutional investors for development of BTR communities.
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There will be no redemption rights or liquidating distributions with respect to our warrants, which will expire worthless if we fail to complete a Business Combination within the Combination Period.
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UHG expects that continued operation of the Joint Venture, which began generating revenue in July 2022, will add to UHG’s revenue and EBITDA growth, improve buyer traffic conversion, and reduce backlog cancellation rates. UHG’s revenues decreased from approximately $477.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 to $421.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Trust Account Redemptions and Extension of Combination Period On January 25, 2023, we held a special meeting of stockholders at which such stockholders voted to extend the time the Company has to consummate an initial business combination from January 28, 2023 to July 28, 2023.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, UHG generated net income of approximately $125.1 million, which included $115.9 million related to the change in fair value of derivative liabilities, gross profit of 18.9%, adjusted gross profit of 21.4%, and adjusted EBITDA margin of 9.6%, representing an increase of $55.6 million, and decreases of (6.0)%, (4.6)%, and (7.8)%, respectively, from the year ended December 31, 2022.
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In connection with such vote, the holders of an aggregate of 30,058,968 Public Shares exercised their right to redeem their shares for an aggregate of approximately $304 million in cash held in the Trust Account.
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Adjusted gross profit, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and EBITDA margin are not financial measures under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). See “ Non-GAAP Financial Measures ” for an explanation of how UHG computes these non-GAAP financial measures and for reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
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Upon the consummation of the Transactions, the Company expects to be renamed United Homes Group, Inc. The obligations of the Company, Merger Sub and GSH to consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, which are further described in the Business Combination Agreement.
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Over the last year the homebuilding industry has faced headwinds due to macro-economic factors, such as rising inflation and the Federal Reserve’s response of raising interest rates beginning in March 2022 and continuing through July 2023. As a result, new home demand has been negatively impacted by affordability concerns from higher mortgage rates.
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We cannot assure you that our plans to complete our Business Combination will be successful. Further, we may need to pursue third-party financing, among other things, to satisfy the closing condition that at Closing, the amount of Closing DHHC Cash be equal to or exceed $125,000,000 (the “Minimum Cash Condition”).
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In response to softer demand for new homes, UHG introduced additional sales incentives starting in the second half of 2022 and continuing through 2023, mostly in the form of buyer financing incentives such as mortgage rate buy downs, mortgage forward commitments, or cash incentives applied against closing costs.
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However, there can be no assurance that any third-party financing will be entered into in connection with the Merger, and there can be no assurance that the Minimum Cash Condition will be satisfied.
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Although UHG continues to deal with pricing fluctuations related to building materials, labor and lot costs, UHG has experienced a significant decline in lumber prices from the peak prices in 2022. There has also been overall improvement in the supply chain, which, coupled with UHG’s standardization of certain features of its homes, has improved construction cycle times.
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If the Minimum Cash Condition is not satisfied, amended or waived by GSH pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, then the Merger would not be consummated.
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While UHG cannot predict the extent to which the aforementioned factors will impact its performance, it believes that its land-light business model positions it well to effectively navigate market volatility.
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Liquidity and Going Concern As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately $37,000 in cash and a working capital deficit of approximately $3.9 million (not taking into account tax obligations of approximately $746,000 that may be paid using investment income earned in Trust Account).
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Business Combination On March 30, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), UHG consummated the previously announced business combination (the “Business Combination”) contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2022 (the “Business Combination Agreement”), by and among DiamondHead Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation (“DHHC” and, after the consummation of the Business Combination, United Homes Group, Inc.
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Our liquidity needs to date have been satisfied through a payment of $25,000 from our Sponsor to pay for certain offering costs in exchange for issuance of Founder Shares, the loan under the Promissory Note of $130,000, and the net proceeds from the consummation of the Private Placement not held in the Trust Account.
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In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination on the Closing Date, DHHC changed its name from DHHC to United Homes Group, Inc. For accounting treatment of the Business Combination, see Note 2 - Merger and reverse recapitalization of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report.
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We fully repaid the Promissory Note on February 1, 2021. In addition, in order to finance transaction costs in connection with an Initial Business Combination, our officers, directors and initial stockholders may, but are not obligated to, provide us Working Capital Loans. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no amounts outstanding under any Working Capital Loans.
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Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this annual report on Form 10-K to “Legacy UHG” refer to the homebuilding operations of GSH prior to the consummation of the Business Combination.
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In October 2022, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes to two affiliates of the Sponsor for an aggregate principal amount of up to $400,000. As of December 31, 2022, there was an outstanding balance of $204,110 under these promissory notes including $4,110 of accrued but unpaid interest through December 31, 2022.
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The accompanying results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 (“Legacy UHG financial statements”) have been prepared from Legacy UHG’s historical financial records and reflect the historical financial position. Results of operations of Legacy UHG for the year is presented on a carve-out basis in accordance with GAAP.
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In connection with our assessment of going concern considerations in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 205-40, “Presentation of Consolidated Financial Statements-Going Concern,” we have determined that the existing liquidity condition, mandatory liquidation and subsequent dissolution raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
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The Legacy UHG financial statements present historical information and results attributable to the homebuilding operations of GSH. The Legacy UHG financial statements exclude GSH’s operations related to land development operations as Legacy UHG historically did not operate as a standalone company. The carve-out methodology was used since Legacy 39 Table of Contents UHG’s inception until the Closing Date.
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No adjustments have been made to the carrying amounts of assets or liabilities should the Company be required to liquidate on or after July 28, 2023. 39 Table of Contents Results of Operations Our entire activity from inception through December 31, 2022, was in preparation for an Initial Public Offering, and since our Initial Public Offering, our activity has been limited to the search for a prospective initial Business Combination.
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Refer to Note 1 - Nature of operations and basis of presentation and Note 2 - Merger and reverse recapitalization of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report for more information on the Business Combination and Basis of Presentation.
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We will not generate any operating revenues until the closing and completion of our initial Business Combination. We generate non-operating income in the form of investment income from our investments held in the Trust Account.
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Recent Developments Herring Homes Acquisition On August 18, 2023, UHG entered the Raleigh, North Carolina market through the acquisition of selected assets of Herring Homes, LLC (“Herring Homes”) (which was accounted for as a business combination) for a purchase price of $2.2 million in cash.
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We expect to incur increased expenses as a result of being a public company (for legal, financial reporting, accounting and auditing compliance), as well as for due diligence expenses.
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UHG recognized the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired as goodwill of $0.5 million. The goodwill arising from the acquisition consists largely of the expected synergies from establishing a market presence in Raleigh and the experience and reputation of the acquired management team.
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For the year ended December 31, 2022, we had net income of approximately $6.9 million, which consisted of approximately $5.0 million in interest income from investments held in the Trust Account, non-operating income of approximately $7.3 million resulting from changes in the fair value of derivative warrant liabilities and approximately $272,000 gain from settlement of deferred underwriting commissions, partially offset by approximately $4.3 million in general and administrative expenses, approximately $200,000 of franchise tax expense, approximately $4,000 interest expenses and income tax expense of approximately $1.2 million.
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The remaining basis of approximately $1.7 million is primarily comprised of the fair value of 12 acquired developed lots and lot purchase agreement deposits with limited other assets and liabilities.
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For the year ended December 31, 2021, we had net income of approximately $2.7 million, which consisted of $4.4 million for change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities and approximately $21,000 of income from investments held in Trust Account, offset by approximately $449,000 of financing costs, approximately $1.0 million of general and administrative expenses and $200,000 of franchise tax expense.
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Subsequent to the acquisition, UHG acquired 50 lots and 12 homes under construction in separate transactions for a fair value of $4.9 million and $5.9 million, respectively, in the Raleigh, North Carolina market.
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Contractual Obligations As of December 31, 2022, we do not have any long-term debt obligations, capital lease obligations, operating lease obligations, purchase obligations or long-term liabilities.
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Rosewood Communities Acquisition On October 25, 2023, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the common stock of Rosewood Communities, Inc (“Rosewood”) (the “Rosewood Acquisition”) for a purchase price of $24.7 million, of which $22.7 million was in cash.
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Registration Rights The holders of the Founder Shares, Private Placement Warrants and warrants that may be issued upon conversion of Working Capital Loans (and any shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the exercise of the Private Placement Warrants and warrants that may be issued upon conversion of working capital loans and upon conversion of the Founder Shares) were entitled to registration rights pursuant to a registration rights agreement signed upon the effective date of Initial Public Offering, requiring us to register such securities for resale (in the case of the Founder Shares, only after conversion to Class A common stock).
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The remaining purchase price is related to a $0.3 million warranty cost reserve and contingent consideration of $1.7 million based on 25% of the EBITDA attributable to Rosewood’s business through December 31, 2025. The acquisition allows the Company to further expand its presence in the Upstate region of South Carolina.
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The holders of the majority of these securities were entitled to make up to three demands, excluding short form demands, that we register such securities.
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Creekside Custom Homes Acquisition On January 26, 2024, the Company completed the acquisition of selected assets of Creekside Custom Homes, LLC, a South Carolina corporation (“Creekside”) (the “Creekside Acquisition”) for $16.9 million in cash. The acquisition allows UHG to further expand its presence in the coastal region of South Carolina, particularly in the Myrtle Beach, SC area.
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In addition, the holders have certain “piggy-back” registration rights with respect to registration statements filed subsequent to the completion of a Business Combination and rights to require us to register for resale such securities pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act. We will bear the expenses incurred in connection with the filing of any such registration statements.
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The Company has not yet completed its evaluation and determination of consideration paid and certain assets and liabilities acquired in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations.
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Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement The Business Combination Agreement contemplates that, upon completion of the Merger, the Company (which expects to be named United Homes Group, Inc. at that time), the Sponsor, certain securityholders of the Company and certain former stockholders of GSH will enter into an Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement (the “A&R Registration Rights Agreement”).
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Factors Affecting the Comparability of UHG's Financial Condition and Results of Operations UHG’s historical financial condition and results of operations for the periods presented are not expected to be indicative of UHG’s future performance, either from period to period or going forward as a result of UHG’s recent acquisitions as well as the following reasons: Merger and Reverse Recapitalization The Company is a former blank check company incorporated on October 7, 2020 under the name DiamondHead Holdings Corp.
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Pursuant to the A&R Registration Rights Agreement, among other things, UHG agrees to file a shelf registration statement with respect to the registrable securities under the A&R Registration Rights Agreement within 45 days of the Closing.
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Upon the consummation of the Business Combination on March 30, 2023, Great Southern Homes, Inc. became a wholly owned subsidiary of DHHC, which has changed its name to United Homes Group, Inc.
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Up to two times in any 12-month period, certain legacy DHHC securityholders and legacy GSH stockholders may request to sell all or any portion of their registrable securities in an underwritten offering that is registered pursuant to the shelf registration statement, so long as the total offering price is reasonably expected to exceed $10,000,000.
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For information regarding the Company’s corporate reorganization, see Note 1 - Nature of operations and basis of presentation and Note 2 - Merger and reverse recapitalization of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report.
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The combined company will also provide customary “demand” and “piggyback” registration rights. The A&R Registration Rights Agreement will provide that UHG will pay certain expenses relating to such registrations and indemnify the securityholders against certain liabilities.
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Land Development Operations Prior to the Business Combination until the Closing Date, Legacy UHG historically transacted with affiliates that were owned by the shareholders of GSH. The Legacy UHG financial statements contained herein present historical information and results attributable to the homebuilding operations of GSH.
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Further, each securityholder party to the A&R Registration Rights Agreements agrees not to transfer any of their registerable securities subject to lock-up transfer restrictions (as described in the A&R Registration Rights Agreement) until the end of the applicable Lock-Up Period (as defined in the A&R Registration Rights Agreement) subject to certain customary exceptions described therein. 40 Table of Contents Underwriting Agreement We granted the underwriter a 45-day option from the date of Initial Public Offering to purchase up to 4,500,000 additional Units at the Initial Public Offering price less the underwriting discounts and commissions.
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The historical financial information of Legacy UHG may not be indicative of Legacy UHG’s future performance, primarily because prior to the Business Combination, the lots developed by affiliates were not transferred to the homebuilding operations of GSH at a market rate.
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On January 28, 2021, the underwriters fully exercised the over-allotment option. The underwriter was entitled to a cash underwriting discount of $0.20 per Unit, or $6.9 million in the aggregate, paid upon the closing of the Initial Public Offering. In addition, the underwriter was entitled to a deferred fee of $0.35 per Unit, or approximately $12.1 million in the aggregate.
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Since the Business Combination, developed lots acquired by UHG from the Land Development Affiliates and third parties have been 40 Table of Contents acquired at fair market value, which, when compared to Legacy UHG’s historical acquisition of developed lots from non-third parties at cost, affects the comparability of Cost of sales.

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