ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
On February 17, 2026, Dennis V. Arriola, a member of Meritage Homes Corporation's (the "Company") Board of Directors, notified the Company that he would step down from his position effective March 31, 2026. The resignation did not result from any disagreements with the Company.
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
In accordance with the Company's amended and restated bylaws, the Board of Directors determined to reduce the size of the Board from 12 to 11 directors, effective upon Mr. Arriola's resignation.