Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Forestar Group Inc. (formerly Forestar Real Estate Group Inc.) on November 21, 2008. The report documents a corporate name change effected through a merger with a wholly-owned subsidiary under Section 253 of the Delaware General Corporation Law.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report is a current report regarding a corporate governance event and does not contain financial statements or performance metrics.
Material Changes
- Corporate Name: The company changed its name from "Forestar Real Estate Group Inc." to "Forestar Group Inc."
- Legal Structure: The name change was executed via a Certificate of Ownership and Merger, with the Company as the surviving entity.
- Governing Documents: Article I of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation and the Amended and Restated Bylaws were amended to reflect the new name.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not provide a clear value for guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The report is limited to the procedural details of the name change.
Key Facts for Investors
- The company's legal name is now Forestar Group Inc.
- The NYSE ticker symbol remains "FOR."
- The CUSIP number for the common stock remains unchanged.
- The change was finalized on November 21, 2008, via a merger with a wholly-owned subsidiary.