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HORTON D R INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Aug 8, 2013)

Filed August 8, 2013For Securities:DHI

Summary

D.R. Horton, Inc. (DHI) filed an 8-K on August 8, 2013, to report on a significant debt financing event that occurred on August 5, 2013. The company successfully completed a public offering of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2023, raising net proceeds of approximately $397 million after underwriting discounts. This offering aims to strengthen the company's financial position and fund its ongoing operations and growth initiatives within the homebuilding sector. The newly issued notes are guaranteed by most of D.R. Horton's current homebuilding subsidiaries, providing additional security for investors. The notes are senior unsecured obligations of the company and its guarantors, ranking equally with other unsecured debt. Key provisions include optional redemption rights for the company and a change of control clause that could trigger a mandatory purchase offer to noteholders under specific conditions. The notes are approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange, indicating a degree of market liquidity.

Key Highlights

  • 1Completed a public offering of $400 million in 5.750% Senior Notes due 2023 on August 5, 2013.
  • 2Received net proceeds of approximately $397 million from the note offering.
  • 3Notes are guaranteed by substantially all of the Company's current homebuilding subsidiaries.
  • 4Notes mature on August 15, 2023, with semi-annual interest payments beginning February 15, 2014.
  • 5The company has optional redemption rights for the notes prior to maturity.
  • 6A change of control event coupled with a ratings downgrade triggers a potential mandatory purchase offer to noteholders.
  • 7Notes are listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors about D.R. Horton's completion of a $400 million public offering of 5.750% Senior Notes due 2023, detailing the terms and conditions of this material debt issuance.

While the filing does not explicitly state the use of proceeds, such debt issuances by homebuilders typically aim to strengthen their balance sheet, fund land acquisition, support construction activities, and manage general corporate purposes, contributing to their growth strategy.

The guarantees from the homebuilding subsidiaries mean that these entities are also obligated to repay the notes. This adds a layer of security for the noteholders, as it broadens the pool of assets and entities responsible for the debt's repayment.

Investors have protection through a 'change of control' provision, which may require the company to repurchase the notes at 101% of the principal amount if a change of control occurs and the notes are downgraded. The filing also outlines customary 'events of default' such as payment defaults or bankruptcy, which would trigger remedies under the indenture.