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): January 9, 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 January 9, 1998, the Registrant issued the press
release attached hereto as Exhibits 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 January 9, 1998 regarding civil investigation
of the tow truck industry by the Department of Justice Antitrust
Division.
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
January 9, 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
CIVIL INVESTIGATION OF TOWING INDUSTRY
ATLANTA, GEORGIA -- January 9, 1998 -- Miller Industries, Inc.
(NYSE:MLR) announced today that it has received a letter from the
Department of Justice Antitrust Division stating that it is conducting a
civil investigation covering "competition in the tow truck industry."
The letter asked that the Company preserve its records related to the tow
truck industry, particularly documents related to sales and prices of
products and parts, acquisitions of other companies in the industry,
distributor relations, patent matters, competition in the industry
generally, and activities of other companies in the industry. It did not
request that any documents be produced or that any other action be taken.
Jeffrey I. Badgley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, stated, "We believe this industry is highly competitive and are
prepared to support our belief. We will cooperate fully with any
investigation if asked to do so. In the meantime, we intend to continue
to focus on operating our business for the benefit of our customers and
shareholders."
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.<PAGE>
