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) October 6, 2005
MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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1-9977 |
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86-0611231 |
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(IRS Employer |
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8501 E. Princess Drive, Suite 290, Scottsdale, Arizona |
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85255 |
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(480) 609-3330
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On October 6, 2005, we announced in a press release information concerning our new orders, closings and backlog for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2005. 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 2.02 in this Report on Form 8-K.
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ITEM 9.01. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
Press Release dated October 6, 2005 |
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: October 6, 2005
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MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION |
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/s/ |
Vicki L. Biggs |
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By: |
Vicki L. Biggs |
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Controller and Chief Accounting Officer |
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