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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report (Feb 14, 2003)

Filed February 14, 2003For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed a Form 8-K on February 14, 2003, primarily to disclose the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ending December 31, 2002. This 8-K filing is significant because it includes certifications from the company's CEO and CFO as required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. These certifications attest to the accuracy of the financial statements and disclosures within the accompanying 10-Q report. Investors should note that this filing does not contain new financial results or operational updates beyond what is presented in the 10-Q. The primary purpose of this 8-K is to formally submit the Sarbanes-Oxley mandated certifications, providing an additional layer of assurance regarding the integrity of the financial reporting for the specified quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Company filed its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2002.
  • 2The 8-K filing includes certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  • 3Certifications were provided by Donald J. Tomnitz (Vice Chairman, President, and CEO).
  • 4Certifications were provided by Samuel R. Fuller (Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and CFO).
  • 5The certifications attest to the accuracy of the financial statements and disclosures in the Form 10-Q.
  • 6This filing serves to formally submit these certifications to the SEC.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally submit the certifications required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, which are related to the company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2002.

No, this 8-K filing does not contain new financial results. It is primarily a procedural filing to accompany the company's previously filed Form 10-Q and to provide the required CEO and CFO certifications.

The certifications were provided by Donald J. Tomnitz, the Vice Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer, and Samuel R. Fuller, the Executive Vice President, Treasurer, and Chief Financial Officer of D.R. Horton, Inc.

The certifications signify that the principal officers of D.R. Horton have reviewed the company's financial reports (the Form 10-Q) and have affirmed that, to the best of their knowledge, the financial statements and disclosures fairly present the company's financial condition and results of operations for the reported period. This adds a layer of accountability and assurance regarding the accuracy of financial reporting.