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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Jun 6, 2000)

Filed June 6, 2000For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. filed an 8-K report on June 6, 2000, primarily to disclose material events related to its financing activities. The most significant event reported is the execution of an Underwriting Agreement dated June 5, 2000, with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated. This agreement likely pertains to the issuance and sale of securities, which is a key indicator of the company's strategy for raising capital to fund its operations and growth. Additionally, the filing includes the Tenth Supplemental Indenture, dated June 5, 2000, concerning D.R. Horton's 10-1/2% Senior Notes due 2005. This indenture details the terms and conditions governing these notes, providing insight into the company's existing debt structure and its obligations to bondholders. Investors should pay close attention to these debt arrangements as they impact the company's financial leverage and interest expenses. The report also presents a statement of computation for the company's ratios of earnings to fixed charges, offering a snapshot of its ability to meet its interest payment obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton, Inc. entered into an Underwriting Agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated on June 5, 2000.
  • 2The Underwriting Agreement likely relates to the issuance of new securities or debt, signaling capital raising activities.
  • 3The company executed a Tenth Supplemental Indenture for its 10-1/2% Senior Notes due 2005.
  • 4The Supplemental Indenture was dated June 5, 2000, and involves the Guarantors and American Stock Transfer and Trust Company as Trustee.
  • 5The filing includes a statement of computation for the ratios of earnings to fixed charges.
  • 6This report was filed on June 6, 2000, indicating the immediate disclosure of these material events.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to report on two material events: the execution of an Underwriting Agreement with Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated and the execution of a Tenth Supplemental Indenture related to D.R. Horton's 10-1/2% Senior Notes due 2005.

The Underwriting Agreement with Morgan Stanley suggests that D.R. Horton, Inc. is likely engaging in capital-raising activities. This could involve issuing new equity or debt securities to fund its business operations, expansion plans, or refinance existing debt.

The Tenth Supplemental Indenture relates to D.R. Horton's 10-1/2% Senior Notes due 2005. This document likely amends or supplements existing terms for these notes, providing details on covenants, interest payments, or other provisions governing the debt. It indicates the company is managing its existing debt structure.

This statement is included to demonstrate D.R. Horton's ability to cover its fixed interest obligations with its earnings. It is a key financial metric that lenders, investors, and rating agencies use to assess the company's financial health and its capacity to service its debt.