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): October 18, 2000
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COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Indiana
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
1-7160 35-1101097
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(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
2831 Dexter Drive, Elkhart, Indiana 46514
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(219) 262-0123
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(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 18, 2000 the Company filed a press release
announcing lower than expected earnings A copy of the press release is attached
as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(a) EXHIBITS
Exhibit
Number Description
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99.1 October 18, 2000 Press Release announcing
lower than expected earnings for third
quarter.
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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.
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Richard M. Lavers
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Richard M. Lavers
General Counsel & Secretary
Dated: October 18, 2000
