8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 12, 2005)

Filed January 12, 2005For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed an 8-K on January 12, 2005, to announce its Net Sales Orders for the first quarter ended December 31, 2004. This filing serves as a notification of the company's performance in its order book during the period, which is a key indicator of future revenue and profitability in the homebuilding industry. Investors should review the accompanying press release for specific figures and trends. The press release, incorporated by reference, provides details on the company's sales order activity for the specified quarter. While this 8-K itself does not contain detailed financial statements or operational results, it directs investors to the press release for crucial forward-looking information regarding the company's sales pipeline. This allows investors to gauge the company's current market position and its potential for growth.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton filed an 8-K on January 12, 2005.
  • 2The filing primarily announces Net Sales Orders for the first quarter ended December 31, 2004.
  • 3A press release dated January 11, 2005, containing the sales order information, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4This information provides insight into the company's order pipeline and potential future revenue.
  • 5The filing is furnished under Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The information is not deemed 'filed' for certain sections of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
  • 7The CFO, Bill W. Wheat, signed the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report D.R. Horton's Net Sales Orders for the first quarter ended December 31, 2004. This provides investors with an early look at the company's sales activity and its implications for future revenue.

The detailed information regarding the Net Sales Orders for the first quarter ended December 31, 2004, is contained in the press release dated January 11, 2005, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and incorporated by reference.

No, this specific 8-K filing primarily focuses on announcing Net Sales Orders. It does not contain the company's full financial results or detailed financial statements for the quarter. Investors should refer to the press release for sales order specifics and expect a separate filing for comprehensive financial results.

When information is 'furnished' under Item 2.02, it means the company is providing it to the SEC but it is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This generally limits the legal liability associated with the furnished information compared to 'filed' information, although it is still important for investors to review.