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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549


FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):   April 20, 2004

MERITAGE CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
         
Maryland   I-9977   86-0611231

 
 
 
 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission File
Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

8501 E. Princess Drive, Suite 290, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255


(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(480) 609-3330


(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable


(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)



 


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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit 99.1


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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

  (c)   Exhibits
 
  99.1   Press Release dated April 20, 2004.

ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND

ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     On April 20, 2004, we announced in a press release our earnings for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004. A copy of this press release, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is attached as Exhibit 99.1. This press release is being furnished, not filed, under Item 12 in this Report on Form 8-K.

SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Dated:  April 20, 2004

         
    MERITAGE CORPORATION
 
       
    /s/ Larry W. Seay
   
 
  By:   Larry W. Seay
      Chief Financial Officer,
      Vice President-Finance and Secretary

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.
  Description
 
   
99.1
  Press Release dated April 20, 2004.