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 25, 2005

 

 

MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Maryland		1-9977		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)

 

 

(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):

 

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ITEM 2.02            RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

On October 25, 2005, we announced in a press release information concerning our earnings 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.

 

ITEM 5.02            DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

 

As previously disclosed, C. Timothy White, a Director of Meritage Homes since 1996, accepted the position of General Counsel of the Company effective October 1, 2005.  On October 20, 2005, the Board of Directors and Mr. White mutually agreed that he would resign his position as Director effective October 20, 2005.

 

ITEM 9.01.           FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(d)           Exhibits

 

99.1         Press Release dated October 25, 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 25, 2005
	MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION
	/s/	Vicki L. Biggs
	By:	Vicki L. Biggs
		Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

 

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