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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report (May 10, 2001)

Filed May 10, 2001For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed an 8-K on May 10, 2001, reporting on significant financing activities. The filing primarily concerns the execution of an Underwriting Agreement dated May 4, 2001, with Salomon Smith Barney Inc., which indicates a planned public offering of securities. This agreement, along with related guarantor involvement, suggests the company is raising capital through debt or equity issuance. Furthermore, the report details the form of an Eleventh Supplemental Indenture related to the company's Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021. This indicates ongoing management of the company's long-term debt structure and potentially the issuance of additional convertible notes. Investors should pay close attention to the terms and size of the offering detailed in the Underwriting Agreement and any implications of the supplemental indenture on the existing convertible debt.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton entered into an Underwriting Agreement on May 4, 2001, with Salomon Smith Barney Inc. for a securities offering.
  • 2The Underwriting Agreement involves D.R. Horton and named Guarantors, suggesting a potential debt or equity issuance.
  • 3The company is also executing an Eleventh Supplemental Indenture concerning its Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021.
  • 4The Supplemental Indenture involves D.R. Horton, guarantors, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as Trustee.
  • 5These filings indicate active capital raising and management of long-term debt by D.R. Horton.
  • 6The effective date of the earliest reported event is May 4, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing primarily announces two significant events: D.R. Horton's execution of an Underwriting Agreement for a securities offering and the upcoming execution of an Eleventh Supplemental Indenture related to its Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021. These indicate the company is actively managing its capital structure and raising funds.

The Underwriting Agreement with Salomon Smith Barney Inc., dated May 4, 2001, suggests D.R. Horton is preparing to issue new securities to the public. While the exact type of security (debt or equity) isn't specified in this 8-K, such agreements are typically for underwritten public offerings.

The Supplemental Indenture pertains to D.R. Horton's existing Zero Coupon Convertible Senior Notes Due 2021. This filing indicates that the terms or provisions of these notes are being amended or supplemented, which could affect the existing debt structure or allow for further issuance of these convertible notes.

This 8-K is procedural, announcing agreements and indentures rather than reporting financial results. The immediate impact for investors will depend on the details of the securities offering and the terms of the supplemental indenture, which are expected to be disclosed in subsequent filings or through company announcements.