UNITED STATES
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) September 16, 1998
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MERITAGE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Maryland 1-9977 86-0611231
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
6613 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, Arizona 85250
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (602) 998-8700
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MONTEREY HOMES CORPORATION
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events
On September 16, 1998, the Stockholders of the Company approved a proposal
to change the Company's name to Meritage Corporation. The name change became
effective as of September 17, 1998. The name change is more fully described in
the press release included herein as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated September 16, 1998 Filed
herewith.
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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.
MERITAGE CORPORATION
Date: October 12, 1998 By: /s/ Steven J. Hilton
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Steven J. Hilton
Managing Director
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