Longtime M/I Homes (NYSE: MHO) director Norman Traeger to retire
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
M/I Homes, Inc. announced that longtime board member Norman L. Traeger plans to retire from its Board of Directors at the end of his current term at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders and will not stand for re-election.
Traeger has served on the Board since 1997 as an independent director. The company expressed appreciation for his decades of guidance and business expertise, highlighting his contributions to its growth. M/I Homes plans to identify and present a nominee to succeed him in its Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 5.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 27, 2026
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ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Elections of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
On February 27, 2026, Norman L. Traeger, a member of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of M/I Homes, Inc. (the “Company”) since 1997, notified the Company of his intention to retire from the Board at the expiration of his current term at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “2026 Annual Meeting”) and not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. A copy of the press release announcing Mr.Traeger’s retirement and related matters is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. The Company will identify the Board’s nominee to serve on the Board as Mr. Traeger’s successor in its Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibit | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press release dated March 4, 2026. | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).* | |||||||
*Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T.
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.
Date: March 4, 2026
M/I Homes, Inc.
By: | /s/ Ann Marie W. Hunker | ||||
Ann Marie W. Hunker | |||||
VP, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller | |||||
Exhibit 99.1
Changes to M/I Homes Board of Directors
Columbus, Ohio (March 4, 2026) – M/I Homes, Inc. (NYSE:MHO) today announced that Norman L. Traeger, an independent member of the Company’s Board of Directors, has informed the Company of his decision to retire from the Board upon the expiration of his term. M/I Homes Chairman and CEO, Robert H. Schottenstein, stated, “Norman has served as a member of our Board with extraordinary distinction since 1997. We are deeply appreciative of his guidance, wisdom, and exceptional business acumen, all of which have contributed to our company’s success and growth. His leadership and expertise have served us well, and we extend our heartfelt thanks for his longstanding dedicated service.”
M/I Homes, Inc. is one of the nation’s leading homebuilders of single-family homes. The Company has homebuilding operations in Columbus and Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; Tampa, Sarasota, Fort Myers/Naples and Orlando, Florida; Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; and Nashville, Tennessee.
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “targets,” “envisions,” “goals,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statements that we make herein and in any future reports and statements are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results may differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, factors relating to the economic environment, interest rates, availability of resources, competition, market concentration, land development activities, construction defects, product liability and warranty claims various governmental rules and regulations including changes in trade policy affecting business such as new or increased tariffs, as well as the potential impact of retaliatory tariffs and other penalties, as more fully discussed in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, as the same may be updated from time to time in our subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements
made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the risk that actual results will differ materially from expectations expressed herein will increase with the passage of time. We undertake no duty to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent filings, releases or presentations should be consulted.
Contact M/I Homes, Inc.
Ann Marie W. Hunker, Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller, (614) 418-8225
Mark Kirkendall, Vice President, Treasurer, (614) 418-8021
FAQ
What board change did M/I Homes (MHO) disclose in this 8-K?
M/I Homes disclosed that longtime director Norman L. Traeger will retire from its Board at the end of his current term and will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting, prompting the company to identify a successor nominee.
When will Norman L. Traeger retire from M/I Homes (MHO) board?
Norman L. Traeger plans to retire from the M/I Homes Board at the expiration of his current term at the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, ending nearly three decades of service since he joined the Board in 1997.
How long has Norman L. Traeger served on the M/I Homes (MHO) Board?
Norman L. Traeger has served on M/I Homes’ Board of Directors since 1997. The company described his tenure as marked by guidance, wisdom, and business acumen that supported its success and growth over many years as an independent director.
How will M/I Homes (MHO) fill Norman Traeger’s Board seat?
M/I Homes stated it will identify a Board nominee to succeed Norman L. Traeger and include that nominee in its Proxy Statement for the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where shareholders will consider the new director candidate.
What did M/I Homes say about Norman Traeger’s contribution?
M/I Homes’ Chairman and CEO praised Norman Traeger’s service, citing his guidance, wisdom, and exceptional business acumen. The company credited his leadership and expertise with contributing to its success and growth and expressed heartfelt thanks for his longstanding dedicated service.
What business does M/I Homes (MHO) operate and where?
M/I Homes is described as a leading U.S. homebuilder of single-family homes. It operates homebuilding divisions in multiple markets, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and Tennessee, reflecting a broad geographic footprint.