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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Forestar Group Inc (FOR) leadership

    Asher Sohnen's questions to Forestar Group Inc (FOR) leadership • Q3 2025

    Question

    Asher Sohnen of Citigroup Inc. asked for clarification on the updated guidance, questioning why revenue guidance was maintained while lot delivery guidance was lowered, and what specific factors were driving the implied increase in lot prices.

    Answer

    Chris Hibbetts, VP of Finance & IR, explained that a higher-than-expected Average Sales Price (ASP) year-to-date, driven largely by the geographic and lot size mix of deliveries along with some price increases, allowed the company to maintain its revenue guidance despite lower volume expectations.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Forestar Group Inc (FOR) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Asher Sohnen, on for Anthony Pettinari, inquired about year-to-date builder demand trends, whether customers like D.R. Horton were altering lot takedowns, and the expected cadence of lot deliveries for the remainder of the fiscal year.

    Answer

    Chief Operating Officer Mark Walker described builder demand as strong, especially for new communities, with no significant delays in takedowns. Executive Anthony Oxley reiterated that Q1 is seasonally their lowest delivery quarter and that they expect a progression similar to fiscal 2024, with a majority of deliveries occurring in the second half of the year.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Forestar Group Inc (FOR) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Asher Sohnen, on behalf of Anthony Pettinari at Citigroup Inc., asked if any markets in the 2025 development pipeline are considered oversupplied, inquired about an updated timeline for deconsolidation from D.R. Horton, and questioned if the company can still grow significantly without accessing capital markets.

    Answer

    CEO Anthony Oxley responded that the company is not seeing any inventory buildup at affordable price points and that demand remains robust across the country. CFO James Allen clarified that deconsolidation is a D.R. Horton decision and affirmed Forestar can fund growth with its existing balance sheet, though it plans to add debt opportunistically as its equity base grows. Executive Katie Smith added that a recent shelf filing was a routine renewal.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) leadership

    Asher Sohnen's questions to Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) leadership • Q4 2025

    Question

    Asher Sohnen, on for Anthony Pettinari, asked about demand trends in private non-residential and commercial end markets and the expected cadence of capital spending for the Duke, Oklahoma modernization project.

    Answer

    CFO D. Kesler noted that private non-residential, which is about 25% of cement demand, remains a steady business, supported by large, multi-year projects, especially in Eagle's geographic markets. For the Duke project, Kesler projected that total company capital spending would increase to a range of $475 million to $525 million in fiscal 2026, covering Duke, Mountain Cement, and sustaining capital, before trailing off in fiscal 2027.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) leadership • Q3 2025

    Question

    Asher Sohnen, on for Anthony Pettinari, asked about the early realization of January cement price hikes and the potential for a mid-year increase. He also questioned the cement margin outlook, excluding the recent maintenance headwinds.

    Answer

    CFO D. Kesler stated it was too early to comment on realization for the spring price increases or to speculate on a second hike. He expressed optimism for margin improvement driven by the spring construction season, the eventual flow-through of IIJA funds, and the absence of the unique maintenance costs incurred this quarter.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Eagle Materials Inc (EXP) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Asher Sohnen of Citigroup inquired about the expected magnitude of increased maintenance costs in the upcoming quarter and asked for an outlook on both the near-term and long-term margin profile for the Cement business.

    Answer

    CFO Craig Kesler projected a $6 million to $8 million incremental maintenance cost impact in the third quarter from projects at the Texas Lehigh and Tulsa facilities. For the long-term, Mr. Kesler stated that the cement industry has fundamentally changed due to regulations restricting new capacity, which he believes will support a more resilient and higher margin profile for the industry and for Eagle's high-quality asset base over the cycle.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) leadership

    Asher Sohnen's questions to Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) leadership • Q1 2025

    Question

    Asher Sohnen, on behalf of Anthony Pettinari at Citigroup, questioned if there has been any pressure on the pace of IIJA or IRA-related project rollouts due to administrative policies or executive orders.

    Answer

    CEO James Hill reported no negative impact on their business from administrative policies. He confirmed that IIJA funds are flowing as expected and that state budgets for the upcoming fiscal year appear set for growth. Hill also highlighted an additional $45 billion from local road and bridge measures passed in the previous election cycle. With two-thirds of IIJA funding yet to be spent, he expressed confidence in the public demand outlook for the next few years.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Vulcan Materials Co (VMC) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Asher Sohnen from Citigroup inquired about any potential pressure on the pace of IIJA project rollouts from administrative policy and the expected impact of tariffs on the business.

    Answer

    CEO Tom Hill stated that he sees no policy impact on public demand, as IIJA funds are protected by dedicated long-term funding. Regarding tariffs, he noted a 'very little impact' on aggregates directly and expressed confidence that the company's 'Vulcan Way' disciplines would allow them to navigate any indirect effects on materials like steel and rubber.

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    Asher Sohnen's questions to Trex Company Inc (TREX) leadership

    Asher Sohnen's questions to Trex Company Inc (TREX) leadership • Q4 2024

    Question

    Asher Sohnen, on for Anthony Pettinari at Citigroup, asked about the most attractive geographic regions for growth and the company's appetite for share repurchases in 2025.

    Answer

    CEO Bryan Fairbanks clarified that while new product designs address gaps in Western markets, they have widespread appeal across the entire country. Regarding capital allocation, he confirmed a share repurchase program covering roughly 10% of the float remains available and that the company has been active even during periods of high capital spending, suggesting it would not be a deterrent if the right opportunity arises.

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