8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 27, 2012)

Filed January 27, 2012For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed an 8-K on January 27, 2012, to report its financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2011. The filing includes a press release that details the company's operational and financial performance during the quarter. This report is significant for investors as it provides timely updates on the company's business and outlook in the housing market. The press release, incorporated by reference, serves as the primary source of information for investors seeking to understand D.R. Horton's recent performance, including any declared dividends. While the 8-K itself is a brief filing, the accompanying press release contains the substance of the company's financial and operational disclosures for the period.

Key Highlights

  • 1D.R. Horton filed an 8-K on January 27, 2012, reporting on its first quarter results ended December 31, 2011.
  • 2The filing incorporates by reference a press release announcing the company's quarterly results and related information.
  • 3A quarterly dividend was declared by the company, details of which are included in the press release.
  • 4This report provides investors with a timely update on D.R. Horton's financial condition and operational performance.
  • 5The information is furnished, not filed, under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act, meaning it doesn't carry the same liabilities for the company.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce and provide details regarding D.R. Horton's financial results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2011, and to report on the declaration of its quarterly dividend.

The detailed financial information is contained within the press release dated January 27, 2012, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing and is incorporated by reference.

Yes, the press release attached to this 8-K filing announces the declaration of D.R. Horton's quarterly dividend.

The information furnished in Item 2.02 of this 8-K, including the press release, is considered 'furnished,' not 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it does not subject the company to the liabilities of that section, nor is it automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.