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Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Equity [Abstract]  
Shareholders' Equity / Partners' Capital Shareholders’ Equity / Partners’ Capital
When the Company issues common or preferred shares, the Operating Partnership issues an equivalent number of units of partnership interest of a corresponding class to AMH, with the Operating Partnership receiving the net proceeds from the share issuances.

Class A Common Shares / Units

Class A units represent voting equity interests in the Operating Partnership. Holders of Class A units in the Operating Partnership have the right to redeem the units for cash or, at the election of the Company, exchange the units for AMH’s Class A common shares on a one-for-one basis. AMH owned 87.7% and 87.3% of the total 416,308,486 and 404,893,881 Class A units outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

During the first quarter of 2022, the Company completed an underwritten public offering for 23,000,000 of its Class A common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, of which 10,000,000 shares were issued directly by the Company and 13,000,000 shares were offered on a forward basis at the request of the Company by the forward sellers. In connection with this offering, the Company entered into forward sale agreements with the forward purchasers (the “2022 Forward Sale Agreements”) for these 13,000,000 shares which were accounted for in equity. The Company received net proceeds of $375.8 million from the 10,000,000 Class A common shares issued directly by the Company after deducting underwriting fees and before offering costs of approximately $0.2 million. The Company did not initially receive proceeds from the sale of the Class A common shares offered on a forward basis. During the third quarter of 2022, the Company issued and physically settled 5,000,000 Class A common shares under the 2022 Forward Sale Agreements, receiving net proceeds of $185.6 million. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company issued and physically settled the remaining 8,000,000 Class A common shares under the 2022 Forward Sale Agreements, receiving net proceeds
of $298.4 million. The Company used these net proceeds to repay indebtedness under its revolving credit facility and for general corporate purposes.

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company completed an underwritten public offering for 18,745,000 of its Class A common shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value per share, of which 5,500,000 shares were issued directly by the Company and 13,245,000 shares were offered on a forward basis at the request of the Company by the forward sellers. In connection with this offering, the Company entered into forward sale agreements with the forward purchasers (the “2021 Forward Sale Agreements”) for these 13,245,000 shares which are accounted for in equity. The Company received net proceeds of $194.0 million from the 5,500,000 Class A common shares issued directly by the Company after deducting underwriting fees and before offering costs of approximately $0.2 million. The Company used the net proceeds to repay indebtedness under its revolving credit facility, to partially fund the redemption of its Series D and Series E perpetual preferred shares discussed below and for general corporate purposes. The Company did not initially receive proceeds from the sale of the Class A common shares offered on a forward basis. During the third and fourth quarters of 2021, the Company issued and physically settled all 13,245,000 Class A common shares under the 2021 Forward Sale Agreements, receiving net proceeds of $463.5 million. The Company used these net proceeds for general corporate purposes including property acquisitions and developments.

At-the-Market Common Share Offering Program
During the second quarter of 2023, the Company entered into a new at-the-market common share offering program, replacing the previously expiring program, under which it can issue Class A common shares from time to time through various sales agents up to an aggregate gross sales offering price of $1.0 billion (the “2023 At-the-Market Program”). The 2023 At-the-Market Program also provides that we may enter into forward contracts for our Class A common shares with forward sellers and forward purchasers. The Company intends to use any net proceeds from the 2023 At-the-Market Program (i) to repay indebtedness the Company has incurred or expects to incur under its revolving credit facility or other debt obligations under its securitizations, (ii) to develop new single-family properties and communities, (iii) to acquire and renovate single-family properties and for related activities in accordance with the Company’s business strategy and (iv) for working capital and general corporate purposes, including repurchases of the Company’s securities, acquisitions of additional properties, capital expenditures and the expansion, redevelopment and/or improvement of properties in the Company’s portfolio. The 2023 At-the-Market Program may be suspended or terminated by the Company at any time. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company issued zero and 1,749,286 Class A common shares, respectively, under its previous program, raising zero and $72.3 million, respectively, in gross proceeds before commissions and other expenses of approximately zero and $1.1 million, respectively. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company issued 2,799,683 Class A common shares under its 2023 At-the-Market Program, raising $102.0 million in gross proceeds before commissions and other expenses of approximately $1.7 million. As of December 31, 2023, 2,799,683 shares have been issued under the 2023 At-the-Market Program and $898.0 million remained available for future issuances. See Note 15. Subsequent Events for further information on share issuances under the 2023 At-the-Market Program in January 2024.

Share Repurchase Program

The Company’s board of trustees authorized the establishment of our share repurchase program for the repurchase of up to $300.0 million of our outstanding Class A common shares and up to $250.0 million of our outstanding preferred shares from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The program does not have an expiration date, but may be suspended or discontinued at any time without notice. All repurchased shares are constructively retired and returned to an authorized and unissued status. The Operating Partnership funds the repurchases and constructively retires an equivalent number of corresponding Class A units. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we did not repurchase and retire any of our Class A common shares or preferred shares. As of December 31, 2023, we had a remaining repurchase authorization of up to $265.1 million of our outstanding Class A common shares and up to $250.0 million of our outstanding preferred shares under the program.

Class B Common Shares

Former American Homes 4 Rent, LLC (“AH LLC”) members received 635,075 Class B common shares in connection with their contributions of properties and funds to the Company. The Operating Partnership issued an equivalent number of corresponding Class A units to AMH in exchange for the proceeds and properties contributed in the transaction. Each Class B common share generally entitles the holder to 50 votes on all matters that the holders of Class A common shares are entitled to vote. The issuance of Class B common shares to former AH LLC members allows former AH LLC members a voting right associated with their investment in the Company no greater than if they had solely received Class A common shares. Additionally, when the voting interest from Class A
common shares and Class B common shares are added together, a shareholder is limited to a 30% total voting interest. Each Class B common share has the same economic interest as a Class A common share.

Perpetual Preferred Shares / Units

As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had the following series of perpetual preferred shares outstanding (amounts in thousands, except share data):
December 31, 2023December 31, 2022
SeriesIssuance DateEarliest Redemption DateDividend RateOutstanding SharesCurrent Liquidation ValueOutstanding SharesCurrent Liquidation Value
Series G perpetual preferred sharesJuly 17, 2017July 17, 20225.875 %4,600,000 $115,000 4,600,000 $115,000 
Series H perpetual preferred sharesSeptember 19, 2018September 19, 20236.250 %4,600,000 115,000 4,600,000 115,000 
Total preferred shares9,200,000 $230,000 9,200,000 $230,000 

Perpetual preferred shares represent non-voting preferred equity interests in the Company and entitle holders to a cumulative annual cash dividend, based on the respective dividend rate in the table above, which is applied to the liquidation preference at issuance of $25.00 per share. The Operating Partnership issues an equivalent number of corresponding perpetual preferred units for the given class to AMH in exchange for the net proceeds from the share issuances. The Company may, at its option, redeem the perpetual preferred shares for cash, in whole or in part, from time to time, at any time on or after the earliest redemption date shown in the table above or within 120 days after the occurrence of a change in control at a redemption price equal to the $25.00 per share liquidation preference, plus any accumulated and unpaid dividends.

During the second quarter of 2022, the Company redeemed all 6,200,000 shares of the outstanding 5.875% Series F perpetual preferred shares, $0.01 par value per share, for cash at the liquidation preference of $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends in accordance with the terms of such shares. The Operating Partnership also redeemed its corresponding Series F perpetual preferred units. As a result of the redemption, the Company recorded a $5.3 million allocation of income to the Series F perpetual preferred shareholders within the consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31, 2022, which represents the initial liquidation value of the Series F perpetual preferred shares in excess of its carrying value as of the redemption date.

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company redeemed all 10,750,000 shares of the outstanding 6.500% Series D perpetual preferred shares, $0.01 par value per share, for cash at a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share plus any accrued and unpaid dividends in accordance with the terms of such shares. The Operating Partnership also redeemed its corresponding Series D perpetual preferred units. As a result of the redemption, the Company recorded an $8.5 million allocation of income to the Series D perpetual preferred shareholders within the consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31, 2021, which represents the initial liquidation value of the Series D perpetual preferred shares in excess of its carrying value as of the redemption date.

During the second quarter of 2021, the Company redeemed all 9,200,000 shares of the outstanding 6.350% Series E perpetual preferred shares, $0.01 par value per share, for cash at a liquidation preference of $25.00 per share plus accrued and unpaid dividends in accordance with the terms of such shares. The Operating Partnership also redeemed its corresponding Series E perpetual preferred units. As a result of the redemption, the Company recorded a $7.4 million allocation of income to the Series E perpetual preferred shareholders within the consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31, 2021, which represents the initial liquidation value of the Series E perpetual preferred shares in excess of its carrying value as of the redemption date.

Distributions

As a REIT, we generally are required to distribute annually to our shareholders at least 90% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and any net capital gains) and to pay tax at regular corporate rates to the extent that we annually distribute less than 100% of our REIT taxable income (determined without regard to the deduction for dividends paid and including any net capital gains). The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions. We historically used our NOL for U.S. federal income tax purposes to reduce our REIT taxable income and have substantially utilized our NOL as of December 31, 2023.
No distributions can be paid on our Class A and Class B common shares unless we have first paid all cumulative distributions on our Series G and Series H perpetual preferred shares. The distribution preference of our Series G and Series H perpetual preferred shares could limit our ability to make distributions to the holders of our Class A and Class B common shares.

The Company’s board of trustees declared the following distributions during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. The Operating Partnership funds the payment of distributions, and the board of trustees declared an equivalent amount of distributions on the corresponding OP units.
For the Years Ended December 31,
202320222021
Class A and Class B common shares$0.88 $0.72 $0.40 
6.500% Series D perpetual preferred shares (1)
— — 0.70 
6.350% Series E perpetual preferred shares (2)
— — 0.79 
5.875% Series F perpetual preferred shares (3)
— 0.51 1.47 
5.875% Series G perpetual preferred shares
1.47 1.47 1.47 
6.250% Series H perpetual preferred shares
1.56 1.56 1.56 
(1)The 6.500% Series D perpetual preferred shares were redeemed on June 7, 2021 and the distributions for the year ended December 31, 2021 include the accrued and unpaid dividends paid to shareholders as part of the redemption.
(2)The 6.350% Series E perpetual preferred shares were redeemed on June 30, 2021.
(3)The 5.875% Series F perpetual preferred shares were redeemed on May 5, 2022 and the distributions for the year ended December 31, 2022 include the accrued and unpaid dividends paid to shareholders as part of the redemption.

Noncontrolling Interest

Noncontrolling interest as reflected in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets primarily consists of the interests held by former AH LLC members in units in the Operating Partnership. Former AH LLC members owned 50,779,990, or approximately 12.2% and 12.5%, of the total 416,308,486 and 404,893,881 Class A units in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Noncontrolling interest also includes interests held by non-affiliates in Class A units in the Operating Partnership. Non-affiliate Class A unitholders owned 596,990, or approximately 0.1% and 0.2% of the total 416,308,486 and 404,893,881 Class A units in the Operating Partnership as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The OP units owned by former AH LLC members and non-affiliates are reflected as noncontrolling interest in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and limited partner capital in the Operating Partnership’s consolidated balance sheets.