8-KLeadership Changes

HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Aug 13, 2008)

Filed August 13, 2008For Securities:DHI

Summary

This 8-K filing from D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) on August 13, 2008, primarily reports the upcoming retirement of director Richard I. Galland. Mr. Galland is stepping down from the Board of Directors and its key committees (Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Governance) due to health-related reasons. His departure is effective immediately following the conclusion of the next quarterly meetings scheduled for November 20, 2008. While the departure itself is not a surprise due to the stated health reasons, investors may monitor the transition and any subsequent appointments to the board and its committees. This event, while notable at the individual director level, does not appear to signal any immediate operational or financial changes for D.R. Horton as of this filing date. Investors should continue to review DHI's financial performance and strategic direction in conjunction with any board-level changes.

Key Highlights

  • 1Director Richard I. Galland announces retirement from the D.R. Horton Board of Directors.
  • 2Mr. Galland is also retiring from the Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Nominating and Governance Committee.
  • 3The retirement is due to health-related reasons.
  • 4The effective date of retirement is November 20, 2008, following the next quarterly board meetings.
  • 5The filing was made on August 13, 2008, reporting an event date of August 7, 2008.
  • 6The CFO, Bill W. Wheat, signed the filing on behalf of the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

Mr. Galland is retiring from the Board of Directors and its committees for health-related reasons.

His retirement will be effective immediately following the conclusion of the next quarterly meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees, which are scheduled to occur on November 20, 2008.

The filing states the retirement is due to health reasons, and as of this report, there is no indication of underlying company issues. Investors should continue to monitor the company's overall performance and any future board appointments.

Mr. Galland is retiring from the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee, and the Nominating and Governance Committee.