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 event reported): September 5, 2003
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan 1-9751 38-2743168
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
2701 Cambridge Court, Suite 300
Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 340-9090
N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Item 5. Other Events.
On September 5, 2003, Champion Enterprises, Inc. issued a press release
announcing plans to strengthen operations and enhance financial performance with
the closing of four manufacturing facilities and 35 retail sales centers. The
full text of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is
incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number
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99.1 Press Release dated September 5, 2003.
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.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
/s/ PHYLLIS A. KNIGHT
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Phyllis A. Knight
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 5, 2003
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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99.1 Press Release dated September 5, 2003