# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000915840
**File Stem:** 0000915840-25-000083
**Filing Date:** 2025-12
**Character Count:** 9545
**Document Hash:** 605fee68fa8cc36383231efcf93b920f
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0000915840-25-000083.hdr.sgml**: 20251209

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000915840-25-000083

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 14

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20251209

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20251209

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20251209

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** BEAZER HOMES USA INC
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000915840
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** OPERATIVE BUILDERS [1531]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 05 Real Estate & Construction
- **EIN:** 582086934
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 0930

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-12822
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251559349

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2002 SUMMIT BLVD NE
- **STREET 2:** 15TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30319
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 7708293916

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 2002 SUMMIT BLVD NE
- **STREET 2:** 15TH FLOOR
- **CITY:** ATLANTA
- **STATE:** GA
- **ZIP:** 30319

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**UNITED STATES**

**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 reported event): December 9, 2025**

**BEAZER HOMES USA, INC.**

**(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)**

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| **Delaware** | **001-12822** | **58-2086934** |
| **(State or other jurisdiction<br>of incorporation)** | **(Commission<br>File Number)** | **(IRS Employer<br>Identification No.)** |

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**2002 Summit Blvd NE, 15th Floor**

**Atlanta, Georgia 30319**

**(Address of Principal Executive Offices)**

**(770) 829-3700**

**(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)**

**None**

**(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)**

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

**Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:**

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| **Title of each class** | **Trading Symbol(s)** | **Name of each exchange on which registered** |
| Common Stock, $0.001 par value | BZH | New York Stock Exchange |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

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| **Item 5.02** | **Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers** |

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On **December 9, 2025**, Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BZH), announced that Danny Shepherd will retire from the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board"), effective as of the Company's next annual meeting of stockholders.

In connection with Mr. Shepherd's retirement from the Board, the Company also announced that Howard C. Heckes has been appointed to the Board, effective as of December 8, 2025. The committee assignments for Mr. Heckes have not been determined at the time of this filing. The Board has determined that Mr. Heckes is "independent" under the New York Stock Exchange listing standards and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines.

For his service as a member of the Board, Mr. Heckes will receive the same compensation as other non-employee directors of the Company under the Company's current non-employee director compensation program described in the Company's proxy statement filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on December 20, 2024. In addition, Mr. Heckes will enter into the Company's standard indemnification agreement, the form of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on November 13, 2025.

There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Heckes and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Heckes was selected as a director. There are no related person transactions within the meaning of Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC between the Company and Mr. Heckes required to be disclosed herein.

On **December 9, 2025**, the Company issued a press release announcing the changes to the Board. A copy of the press release is attached as <u>[Exhibit 99.1](exhibit991-bzhpressrelease.htm)</u> to this Form 8-K.

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| **Item 9.01** | **Financial Statements and Exhibits** |

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(d) Exhibits

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| Exhibit Number | Description |
| <u>[99.1](exhibit991-bzhpressrelease.htm)</u> | Press Release dated **December 9, 2025**. |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |

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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.

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| Date: | **December 9, 2025** |  |  |
|  |  | BEAZER HOMES USA, INC. | BEAZER HOMES USA, INC. |
|  |  | By: | /s/ Michael A. Dunn |
|  |  |  | Michael A. Dunn<br>Senior Vice President, General Counsel<br> and Corporate Secretary |

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## Exhibit 99.1

**EXHIBIT 99.1**

![beazerlogo.jpg](beazerlogo.jpg)<br>

**Beazer Homes Announces Changes to the Board**

ATLANTA—(BUSINESS WIRE)—December 9, 2025—Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: BZH) announced today the appointment of Howard Heckes as a new independent member of the Board of Directors.

Mr. Heckes is an established leader in the building materials and services industry, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of Masonite International, a top global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of doors and door solutions. Prior to Masonite, he was Chief Executive Officer of Energy Management Collaborative, an LED lighting and controls provider, and held various leadership roles at The Valspar Corporation and Newell Brands. Mr. Heckes is currently a member of the board of directors of James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE: JHX) and privately-held Airtron Heating & Air Conditioning.

"We're excited to welcome Howard to our Board," said Allan Merrill, Chairman and CEO of the Company. "He brings a wealth of experience across materials and services businesses with strong ties to the homebuilding industry and a long track record of successful leadership. His extensive experience in building materials, home improvement and finding unique points of differentiation to successfully grow businesses will be particularly valuable as we execute our differentiated product strategy."

In addition to Mr. Heckes' appointment, the Company also announced that Danny Shepherd is retiring from the Board and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Shepherd's retirement and Mr. Heckes' appointment are part of the Company's ongoing director refreshment efforts in which three independent directors have retired, and four new independent directors have been appointed to the Board in the past two years.

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**EXHIBIT 99.1**

"On behalf of the Board and our employees, I want to thank Danny for his countless contributions to the Company," said Mr. Merrill. "His cross-functional expertise has proven invaluable in helping guide our strategic and capital allocation decisions. He has played an integral role in helping position Beazer for long-term value creation."

**About Beazer Homes**

*Beazer Homes (NYSE: BZH), headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is a leading national homebuilder in energy-efficient construction. Building on a legacy spanning nine generations, Beazer crafts homes that deliver savings and lasting value. Our trusted team of experts guide homebuyers through the building and purchasing process to deliver an industry-leading customer experience. With curated design options, buyers can personalize their homes with confidence. Beazer's exclusive Mortgage Choice program provides access to competitive loan offers from multiple lenders, helping homebuyers choose the best financing for their individual needs. Beazer builds in 13 states nationwide. For more information, visit <u>www.beazer.com</u>,, or check out Beazer on <u>Facebook</u>, <u>Instagram</u> and <u>Twitter</u>.*

Mark Chekanow, CFA

Vice President, Investor Relations

917.365.0085 investor.relations@beazer.com

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