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) January 28, 2008
MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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Maryland |
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1-9977 |
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86-0611231 |
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(State or Other Jurisdiction |
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(Commission File |
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(IRS Employer |
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17851 N. 85th Street, Suite 300, Scottsdale, Arizona |
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85255 |
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(480) 515-8100 |
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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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ITEM 2.02 |
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On January 28, 2008, we announced in a press release information concerning our earnings for the quarterly and full year periods ended December 31, 2008. 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 7.01 |
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REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE |
A copy of a presentation to be discussed during our previously announced conference call and webcast, which will be held on January 29, 2007, at 8:00 a.m. Pacific Time (11:00 a.m. Eastern Time) to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2007 results, is available through the Investor Relations page of the Company website at www.meritagehomes.com. This presentation will be available for a minimum of 30 days from the date of this Report on Form 8-K.
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ITEM 9.01 |
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS |
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Exhibits |
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99.1 |
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Press Release dated January 28, 2008 |
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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.
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Dated: January 29, 2008 |
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MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION |
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/s/ Larry W. Seay |
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Larry W. Seay |
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Executive
Vice President and Chief |
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