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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Dec 13, 2002)

Filed December 13, 2002For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed a Form 8-K on December 13, 2002, primarily to disclose the filing of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. This 8-K is notable for including certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, signed by the CEO and CFO. These certifications attest to the accuracy of the financial information presented in the 10-K. For investors, this filing signifies that the company has met its regulatory obligation to submit its annual financial statements and has provided the required executive assurances regarding their integrity. While the 8-K itself doesn't contain new financial data, it serves as a procedural confirmation and a signal of adherence to newly enacted corporate governance standards following the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002.
  • 2Inclusion of Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 906 certifications.
  • 3Certifications provided by CEO (Donald J. Tomnitz) and CFO (Samuel R. Fuller).
  • 4Certifications attest to the accuracy of the Form 10-K financial statements.
  • 5Indicates compliance with new corporate governance and financial reporting regulations.
  • 6The 8-K serves as a cover filing for the Sarbanes-Oxley certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce that D.R. Horton, Inc. has filed its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2002. It also includes the required Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 906 certifications from the CEO and CFO.

These are certifications mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, requiring the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to personally attest to the accuracy and fairness of the financial statements contained in the company's periodic SEC filings, such as the Form 10-K.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results. It acts as a cover report to file the company's complete Annual Report on Form 10-K and its accompanying Sarbanes-Oxley certifications. Investors should refer to the filed Form 10-K for the detailed financial information.

The Sarbanes-Oxley certifications demonstrate increased executive accountability for the accuracy of financial reporting. They signal to investors that management has reviewed and stands behind the integrity of the company's financial disclosures, a key aspect of corporate governance.