SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): March 2, 1998
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MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Tennessee 0-24298 62-1566286
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(State or other Jurisdiction of (Commission File (IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Number) Identification No.)
8503 Hilltop Drive
Ooltewah, Tennessee 37363
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 238-4171
Not applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 2, 1998, the Registrant issued the press
release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
The following exhibit is filed herewith:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
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99.1 Press Release dated March 2, 1998 regarding the Justice
Department's Civil Investigative Demand.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
By: /s/ Frank Madonia
Frank Madonia
Vice President, Secretary and
General Counsel
March 3, 1998
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Date
MILLER INDUSTRIES, INC.
[LETTERHEAD]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Frank Madonia, VP (770) 587-1271
Adam Dunayer, CFP (423) 238-4171
Miller Industries, Inc. Update Re: Justice Department Investigation In
Tow Truck Industry
ATLANTA, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Miller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLR -
news) announced today that it received from the Justice Department a
Civil Investigative Demand issued as part of its continuing investigation
of whether there are, have been or may be violations of the federal
antitrust statutes in the tow truck industry, which was the subject of a
prior press release by the Company. Under this Civil Investigative
Demand, the Company is required to produce for the government officials
information and documents to assist in their investigation.
Adam Dunayer, CFO, commented: "Apparently, the civil investigation in
this industry is continuing as evidenced by this request for information
and documents. As the Company stated when it received the document
preservation request from the government in January, the Company intends
to cooperate fully with this investigation. The Company believes this
industry is highly competitive and we are prepared to support that
belief."
Miller Industries is a leading integrated provider of vehicle towing and
recovery equipment and services. The Company markets its towing services
under the national brand name RoadOne(TM) and its towing equipment under
a number of well-recognized brands.
SOURCE: Miller Industries, Inc.
