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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 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): October 7, 2003

MERITAGE CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
         
Maryland   I-9977   86-0611231

 
 
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
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)

 


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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND
ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
SIGNATURES
EXHIBIT INDEX
EX-99.1


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ITEM 7.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.

         
(c)   Exhibits    
         
    99.1   Press Release dated October 7, 2003.

ITEM 9.  REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE AND

ITEM 12.  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

     On October 7, 2003, we announced in a press release information concerning our new orders, closings and backlog for the quarterly period ended September 30, 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: October 7, 2003    
     
    MERITAGE CORPORATION
     
    /s/ Vicki L. Biggs
   
    By: Vicki L. Biggs
       Vice President-Controller

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

     
Exhibit No.   Description

 
99.1   Press Release dated October 7, 2003.