KB Home (NYSE:KBH), one of America’s largest homebuilders, today
announced that it has priced an offering of $265 million aggregate
principal amount of 9.100% Senior Notes due 2017 (the “2017 Notes”). The
offering is expected to close on July 30, 2009, subject to customary
closing conditions.
KB Home intends to apply all or a portion of the net proceeds from the
2017 Notes offering toward the payment of the purchase price in a tender
offer, which it announced today, for its outstanding 6 3/8% Senior Notes
due 2011 (the “2011 Notes”). After payment for the 2011 Notes, KB Home
intends to add any remaining net proceeds from the sale of the 2017
Notes to its general corporate funds.
Citi is acting as book-running manager for the 2017 Notes offering. A
shelf registration statement covering the issuance of the 2017 Notes has
been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is effective.
Copies of the prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus
describing the offering may be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC’s
web site at www.sec.gov
or by contacting Citi at (877) 858-5407.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the
solicitation of an offer to buy any 2017 Notes nor shall there be any
sale of 2017 Notes in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation
or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under
the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The 2017 Notes offering is
being made only by means of the prospectus supplement and accompanying
prospectus.
Corporate Profile
KB Home, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, has delivered
hundreds of thousands of quality homes for families since its founding
in 1957. The Company is distinguished by its Built to Order™
homebuilding approach that puts a custom home experience within reach of
its customers at an affordable price. KB Home’s award-winning homes and
communities meet the needs of first-time homebuyers with flexible
designs that also appeal to move-up buyers and active adults. Los
Angeles-based KB Home was named the #1 homebuilder on FORTUNE ®
magazine’s 2009 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list. This marks the
second year in a row and the third time in the past four years that KB
Home has achieved the top ranking. The Company trades under the ticker
symbol “KBH,” and was the first homebuilder listed on the New York Stock
Exchange.