UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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): January 8, 2004
MERITAGE CORPORATION
| Maryland | I-9977 | 86-0611231 | ||
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(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
8501 E. Princess Drive, Suite 290, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
(480) 609-3330
Not Applicable
| ITEM 7. |
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS. (c)Exhibits |
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| 99.1 Press Release dated January 8, 2004. |
| ITEM 9. | REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND |
| ITEM 12. | RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION |
On January 8, 2004, we announced in a press release information concerning our new orders, closings and backlog for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2003. A copy of this press release, including information concerning forward-looking statements and factors that may affect our future results, is attached 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: January 8, 2004 | ||||
| MERITAGE CORPORATION | ||||
| /s/ Vicki L. Biggs
By: Vicki L. Biggs |
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| Vice President-Controller | ||||
EXHIBIT INDEX
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated January 8, 2004. |