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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Dec 2, 2002)

Filed December 2, 2002For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed an 8-K on December 2, 2002, primarily to report on several key financial events and agreements that occurred around November 22, 2002. The most significant disclosures relate to a new Underwriting Agreement with Banc of America Securities LLC and a Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture for its 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2007. These filings suggest the company was actively managing its debt and potentially raising capital or refinancing existing obligations around this period. Investors should note the active engagement with debt instruments and capital markets. The Underwriting Agreement points to potential equity or debt offerings, while the Supplemental Indenture indicates adjustments or additions related to existing senior notes. The inclusion of a statement on the computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges is also crucial for assessing the company's financial health and ability to service its debt obligations.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filed an Underwriting Agreement with Banc of America Securities LLC, dated November 22, 2002.
  • 2Executed a Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture related to its 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2007.
  • 3The Supplemental Indenture involves D.R. Horton, its Guarantors, and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company as trustee.
  • 4Filed an opinion from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Dallas, Texas.
  • 5Included a statement of computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges.
  • 6These filings suggest active debt management and potential capital raising activities around late November 2002.

Frequently Asked Questions

This 8-K filing by D.R. Horton, Inc. primarily discloses important material events, including an Underwriting Agreement, a Supplemental Indenture for its Senior Notes, a legal opinion, and a computation of its earnings to fixed charges ratio.

The Underwriting Agreement with Banc of America Securities LLC suggests that D.R. Horton was engaged in or planning a securities offering (either debt or equity) around November 22, 2002. This could indicate efforts to raise capital or manage its balance sheet.

The Fifteenth Supplemental Indenture relates to D.R. Horton's 7.5% Senior Notes Due 2007. This filing indicates an amendment or addition to the terms of these existing notes, which could affect covenants, interest rates, maturity, or other conditions related to the debt.

The inclusion of the statement of computation of ratios of earnings to fixed charges is important for investors as it provides insight into the company's ability to meet its interest and other fixed financing obligations. A healthy ratio indicates a stronger capacity to service its debt.