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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): August 26, 1999
Champion Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Michigan
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation
1-9751 38-2743168
Commission File Number IRS Employer Identification No.
2701 University Dr., Suite 300, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 340-9090
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Item 5. Other Events.
On August 26, 1999 a putative shareholder class action suit entitled Joel
Miller v. Champion Enterprises, Inc. was filed against the company and Walter R.
Young in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
The complaint seeks unspecified damages and costs for alleged violations of
federal securities laws. The plaintiff generally alleges, among other things,
that the company made false and misleading statements and omitted other
information regarding the financial condition of Ted Parker Home Sales, Inc.
("Ted Parker") and the potential impact on the company of Ted Parker becoming
insolvent. The company intends to vigorously defend against this
litigation.
Item 7. Exhibits.
None.
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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.
CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
/S/ JOSEPH H. STEGMAYER
Joseph H. Stegmayer
Executive Vice President, Chief
Strategic and Financial Officer
September 1, 1999
