SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): APRIL 9, 2003
MERITAGE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
MARYLAND I-9977 86-0611231
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
8501 E. PRINCESS DRIVE, SUITE 290, SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA 85255
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(480) 609-3330
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former Name or Former Address, If Changed Since Last Report)
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORM FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated April 9, 2003.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
References to "we," "our" and "us" in this Current Report on Form 8-K refer
to Meritage Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
On April 9, 2003, we announced in a press release information concerning
our new orders, closings and backlog for the quarterly period ended March 31,
2003. A copy of this press release, including information concerning
forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is
attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. This press release is being furnished, not
filed, under Item 12 in this Report on Form 8-K.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 9, 2003
MERITAGE CORPORATION
/s/ Vicki L. Biggs
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By: Vicki L. Biggs
Chief Accounting Officer and
Vice President-Corporate Controller
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release