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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Oct 24, 2001)

Filed October 24, 2001For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) announced a significant strategic move by entering into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Schuler Homes, Inc. The merger, agreed upon as of October 22, 2001, will see Schuler Homes merged directly into D.R. Horton. This filing serves as an official notification of this material event to investors and the market. The primary implication for investors is the potential for increased scale, market share, and operational synergies resulting from the combination of these two entities. While the specific financial terms are not detailed in this particular 8-K, the merger agreement itself, filed as an exhibit, contains the foundational legal framework for this transaction. Investors should anticipate further details to emerge regarding the financial impact and integration plans.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) has entered into a definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with Schuler Homes, Inc.
  • 2The merger agreement is dated October 22, 2001.
  • 3Schuler Homes, Inc. will be merged into D.R. Horton, Inc.
  • 4This transaction represents a significant corporate development for D.R. Horton.
  • 5The merger agreement itself is filed as an exhibit to this 8-K.
  • 6A joint press release announcing the merger was issued on October 23, 2001.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is the announcement that D.R. Horton, Inc. has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Schuler Homes, Inc., with Schuler Homes to be merged into D.R. Horton.

The Agreement and Plan of Merger is dated as of October 22, 2001.

While this filing does not provide specific financial details, mergers typically aim to increase scale, market presence, and achieve operational synergies. Investors should look for future filings or announcements for details on the financial and strategic benefits.

The Agreement and Plan of Merger is filed as Exhibit 2.1 to this 8-K filing. A joint press release dated October 23, 2001, is also attached as Exhibit 99.1.