Meritage Homes CORP 8-K

What Happened

• Meritage Homes Corporation (MTH) filed an 8‑K on February 19, 2026, announcing that director Dennis V. Arriola notified the company on February 17, 2026 that he will step down effective March 31, 2026. The filing states his resignation was not due to any disagreements with the company.

Key Details

• Dennis V. Arriola gave notice on February 17, 2026; resignation effective March 31, 2026.
• The Board decided, under the company’s amended and restated bylaws, to reduce its size from 12 directors to 11 effective upon Mr. Arriola’s resignation.
• The 8‑K was signed and filed by Malissia Clinton, Executive VP, General Counsel and Secretary, on February 19, 2026.
• The filing does not name a replacement or provide other compensatory arrangements.

Why It Matters

• This is a change to Meritage’s board composition and corporate governance. A reduction from 12 to 11 directors may affect board dynamics, committee membership and voting thresholds until a replacement is appointed or elected.
• For investors, the filing is primarily informational: it does not report disagreements or other issues with management, nor does it announce strategic or financial changes.