8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 5, 2008)

Filed August 5, 2008For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed an 8-K on August 5, 2008, to report its third-quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2008. The primary focus of this filing is the dissemination of financial and operational performance for the quarter through an accompanying press release. Investors should note that this report is furnished, not filed, under Section 2.02 of Form 8-K, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities as a formally filed document but serves to inform the public of material updates. The filing also announced the declaration of the company's quarterly dividend. While the specific details of the quarterly results and dividend amount are contained within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), this 8-K serves as the official notification of their release. Investors seeking a deeper understanding of DHI's performance during this period must refer to the attached press release.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton, Inc. filed an 8-K on August 5, 2008, reporting Q3 2008 results.
  • 2The report's core information is contained in a press release issued on the same date.
  • 3The press release covers the company's financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2008.
  • 4The company also announced its quarterly dividend declaration.
  • 5This filing is made under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed 'filed' for Section 18 purposes.
  • 7Exhibit 99.1 contains the full press release with detailed Q3 results.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this Form 8-K filing is to announce D.R. Horton's financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2008, and to report the declaration of its quarterly dividend. The detailed information is provided in an attached press release.

The specific financial results and operational information for the third quarter ended June 30, 2008, are detailed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing. Investors should refer to that document for detailed figures.

No, the information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Form 8-K, including the press release announcing the results, is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not carry the same legal liabilities as formally filed information.

This 8-K filing announces that a quarterly dividend was declared. However, the specific amount of the dividend is not provided in the 8-K itself. This detail would be found within the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).