UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) February 9, 2005
MERITAGE HOMES CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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8501 E. Princess Drive, Suite 290, Scottsdale, Arizona |
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(480) 609-3330 |
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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))
ITEM 1.01 ENTRY INTO A MATERIAL DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
On February 11, 2005 we completed the purchase of the homebuilding assets of Fort Myers/Naples-based Colonial Homes of Florida.
A copy of our press release announcing the completion of our acquisition of Colonial, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated February 14, 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: February 14, 2005
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Larry W. Seay |
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Larry W. Seay |
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Chief Financial Officer, Vice President |
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