KB Home Enters into an Exclusivity Period Regarding the Sale of Its French Operations

Business Wire, May 17, 2007

LOS ANGELES -- KB Home (NYSE:KBH) announced today that it has entered into an exclusivity period based on a final, irrevocable, binding and fully financed offer by PAI Partners ("PAI") to acquire its entire 49% ownership interest in its French subsidiary Kaufman & Broad SA representing 10,921,954 shares at a price of 55.00 euros per share. Total cash proceeds from the sale, at current exchange rates, would exceed $800 million. PAI's all cash offer is binding but remains subject to customary terms and conditions including regulatory approval. The transaction could close in the third quarter of 2007.

"After a thorough review of various strategic alternatives with respect to its French operations, which included conducting a competitive bidding process launched earlier this year, KB Home and its board of directors believe the proposed transaction would be in the best interest of its shareholders. The sale would further KB Home's focus on its core homebuilding operations in the U.S. where long-term prospects are excellent," said Jeffrey Mezger, KB Home's president and chief executive officer.

About KB Home

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in the homebuilding industry, KB Home is one of America's largest homebuilders. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the Company has domestic operating divisions in 15 states, building communities from coast to coast. KB Home is a Fortune 500 company listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "KBH." For more information about any of KB Home's new home communities or complete mortgage services through Countrywide KB Home Loans, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit www.kbhome.com.

About Kaufman & Broad SA

For nearly 40 years, Kaufman & Broad SA has been designing, building and selling single-family homes and apartments, as well as office properties on behalf of third parties. Its size, profitability and strong brand name have made Kaufman & Broad SA, publicly traded on Euronext Paris, one of France's leading developers and builders of homes. For further information on Kaufman & Broad SA, visit www.ketb.com.

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