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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000882184-24-000030"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "DHI"
cik: "0000882184"
company_name: "HORTON D R INC /DE/"
filed_at: "2024-05-17T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-01T18:06:24.490124+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.7
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Founder and Chairman Donald R. Horton dies; David V. Auld appointed Executive Chairman

## Summary
- Founder Donald R. Horton passed away on May 16, 2024, at age 74, after leading the company for 46 years.
- Board appointed David V. Auld, formerly Executive Vice Chairman, as Executive Chairman effective immediately.
- Auld praised Horton's vision and commitment, stating the company will carry on his legacy of homeownership.
- No operational changes announced; the company's decentralized strategy remains intact.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000882184-24-000030
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: DHI
- cik: 0000882184
- company_name: HORTON D R INC /DE/
- filed_at: 2024-05-17T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/882184/000088218424000030/0000882184-24-000030-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/882184/000088218424000030/dhi-20240516.htm

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