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08/03/09Centex Reports First Quarter Results
DALLAS, Aug 03, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2009. Highlights of the quarter ended June 30, 2009 (compared to last year's first quarter): Earnings from continuing operations of $0.68 per diluted share (includes a $3.31 per share tax benefit) Generated positive cash flow from homebuilding operations June 30th cash and cash equivalents balance of $1... 
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07/17/09Pulte Homes and Centex Set Meeting Date for Shareholder Vote on Merger
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 17, 2009-- Pulte Homes, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) and Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced that the companies have scheduled their respective special meeting of shareholders for August 18, 2009. The primary purpose of the meetings is to allow each company’s shareholders to vote on the proposed merger between Pulte Homes and Centex. Having been notified by the Securities and Exchange Com... 
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07/15/09University Study Quantifies Benefits of Radiant Barrier
Side-by-side test revealed 23-degree drop in attic temperatures; improved A/C efficiency DALLAS, July 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) and the Energy Center of Appalachian State University (ASU) today announced the results of a case study to measure the benefits of adding radiant barrier in home attics. Key findings of the study include: A 23-degree drop in the peak attic temperature occurred in a home outfitted with radiant heat barrier... 
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05/26/09Pulte Homes Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Waiting Period for Centex Merger
Announces Planned Senior Leadership Team BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 26, 2009-- Pulte Homes, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) and Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 relating to Pulte’s proposed merger with Centex has expired, thereby satisfying a condition to the closing of the transaction. The transaction remains subject to the satisf... 
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05/05/09Centex Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal-Year Results
DALLAS, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended Mar. 31, 2009. Highlights of the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2009 (compared to last year's fourth quarter): Loss from continuing operations of $3.26 per diluted share Generated positive cash flow from operations Mar. 31 cash and cash equivalents balance of $1.77 billion, up from $638 million Reduced homeb... 
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04/16/09Centex Announces Schedule for Fourth-Quarter Results, Conference Call
DALLAS, April 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) will release earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2009 on Tuesday, May 5, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company will hold a conference call with senior management on Wednesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. EDT (9 a.m. CDT). The live webcast may be accessed on the Investor Relations section of the Centex Web site at http://ir.centex.com. The accompanying slide presentation will... 
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04/08/09Pulte and Centex to Merge Creating America's Largest Homebuilding Company
Combined Organization Positioned For Growth through Segment and Market Diversity, Streamlined Operations, Unmatched Leadership in Customer Satisfaction Expects to Retire in Excess of $1 Billion of Debt Maturities Prior to Year-End 2009 Expected to Realize Efficiencies and Cost Savings of Approximately $350 Million Annually Poised for Accelerated Return to Profitability BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. and DALLAS, April 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Pulte Homes, Inc. (NYSE: PHM)... 
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04/01/09Centex Introduces New Energy-Efficient Homes Along Carolina Coast
Centex Energy Advantage homes up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation today announced that construction is under way on nearly 200 energy-efficient homes in neighborhoods across South Carolina's Lowcountry. Collectively, the new Centex homes now in progress are projected to avoid thousands of tons of carbon emissions over time, preventing approximately 340 metric tons of carbon dioxide emis... 
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03/26/09Centex Offers Industry-Leading Energy-Efficient Homes in Minneapolis Area
Centex Energy Advantage homes up to 40% more efficient than older homes MINNETONKA, Minn., March 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation today announced that construction is under way on Centex Energy Advantage homes across the Minneapolis metro area. Collectively, the Company's 63 new homes currently scheduled are projected to avoid thousands of tons of carbon emissions over time, preventing more than 100 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in just the first year of o... 
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03/13/09Chicagoland's Top-Selling Neighborhoods Now Include Centex Energy Advantage
Centex Energy Advantage homes up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home ELGIN, Ill., March 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation has implemented the Centex Energy Advantage across the Chicago metro area, including homes in progress in four of Chicagoland's 10 best-selling neighborhoods. Centex Energy Advantage homes now under construction collectively are projected to avoid thousands of tons of greenhouse gas emissions over time. Centex Energy Advantage... 
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03/05/09Centex 'Start Smart' Event Gives Home Buyers a Real Stimulus Opportunity
DALLAS, March 5, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Our government representatives are not the only ones working on economic stimulus. Centex has rolled up its sleeves and developed its own housing stimulus program. The Centex "Start Smart Rate Event" delivers real value to qualified home buyers with an additional 1.0 percent interest rate reduction(1) nationwide off already low mortgage interest rates. Every Centex neighborhood is offering additional incentives and promotions that will i... 
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03/03/09Centex Presentation at Raymond James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference to be Webcast March 10
DALLAS, March 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) will present at the Raymond James 30th Annual Institutional Investors Conference in Orlando on March 10 at 1:40 p.m. EDT (12:40 p.m. CDT). The presentation will be webcast live and may be accessed through the Centex Web site at http://ir.centex.com. An archive of the webcast will be available for 30 days, on the Investor Relations section of the Centex Web site, under the "presentations" link. Participant... 
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03/02/09Centex Offers Industry-Leading Energy Efficiency Package in St. Louis Area
Centex Energy Advantage homes up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home CHESTERFIELD, Mo., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation today announced that construction is under way on Centex Energy Advantage homes across the St. Louis area. Collectively, Centex Energy Advantage homes now in progress are projected to avoid thousands of tons of carbon emissions over time, preventing more than 26 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in just the first year ... 
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02/24/09Centex Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan to Protect Deferred Tax Assets
DALLAS, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corp. today announced that its Board of Directors has adopted a stockholder rights plan designed to help preserve the value of certain deferred tax assets that are primarily associated with net operating loss carry-overs and built-in losses under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company's ability to use its existing deferred tax assets would be limited by Section 382 if an "ownership change" occurred -- generally, a gre... 
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02/19/09Centex Enhances Austin's Energy-Efficiency Standards
Centex Energy Advantage standards up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced that construction is under way on Centex Energy Advantage homes across the Austin area. Collectively, the first group of Centex Energy Advantage homes now in progress are projected to avoid thousands of tons of carbon emissions over time, preventing approximately 250 metric tons of carbon dioxide em... 
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02/11/09Centex Raises Energy-Efficiency Standards in Houston Area
Centex Energy Advantage standards up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home HOUSTON, Feb. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced that construction is under way on Centex Energy Advantage homes across the Houston area. Collectively, the first group of Centex Energy Advantage homes now in progress are projected to avoid approximately 110 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in the first year of occupancy. Centex Energy Advanta... 
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02/05/09Centex Energy Advantage Breaks Ground in Charlotte Area
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb 05, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Centex Energy Advantage homes up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced that construction is under way on Centex Energy Advantage homes across the Charlotte area. Collectively, the first group of Centex Energy Advantage homes now in progress are projected to avoid approximately 25 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in the first year of occupancy. Centex Energy A... 
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02/03/09Centex Reports Third-Quarter Results
DALLAS, Feb 03, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today reported financial results for its fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008. Highlights of the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008 (compared to last year's third quarter): Loss from continuing operations of $5.34 per diluted share Generated positive cash flow from homebuilding operations Dec. 31 cash balance of $1.47 billion, up from $62 million Reduced homebuilding SG&A expenses by... 
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01/29/09Centex Energy Advantage Breaks Ground in Raleigh Area
Centex Energy Advantage homes up to 40% more efficient than typical 10-year-old home RALEIGH, N.C., Jan. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced that construction is under way on Centex Energy Advantage homes across the Raleigh-Durham area. Collectively, the first group of Centex Energy Advantage homes now in progress are projected to avoid approximately 30 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions in the first year of occupancy. Centex Energy... 
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01/23/09Centex Reports Preliminary Third-Quarter Operating Results
DALLAS, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation (NYSE: CTX) today announced preliminary operating results for its fiscal third quarter ended Dec. 31, 2008: Net sales (orders) for the quarter were 1,080 units, with a backlog of 4,628 units Closings were 3,405 units Non-cash impairments expected in the range of $550 million to $600 million, reflecting current market realities and the outlook for continuing price declines ... 
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