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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): OCTOBER 25, 2000
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CENTEX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEVADA
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-6776 75-0778259
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
2728 N. HARWOOD, DALLAS, TEXAS 75201
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
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(214) 981-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address if changed from last report)
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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99.1 Press Release dated October 25, 2000.
ITEM 9. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On October 25, 2000, Centex Corporation, a Nevada corporation (the
"Corporation"), announced its second quarter net earnings for the quarter ended
September 30, 2000. A copy of the Corporation's press release announcing these
financial results, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by
reference, is being furnished under this Item 9 in accordance with the
provisions of Regulation FD (17 CFR Sections 243.100 et seq.).
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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.
CENTEX CORPORATION
By: /s/ Raymond G. Smerge
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Name: Raymond G. Smerge
Title: Executive Vice President,
Chief Legal Officer and
Secretary
Date: October 25, 2000.
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 Press Release dated October 25, 2000.
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