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): April 17, 2002 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 Cambridge Court, Suite 300, Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326 ------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (248) 340-9090 Item 5. Other Events. On April 17, 2002 the Registrant issued a press release, which is attached as Exhibit 99. Item 7. Exhibits. Exhibit Number. 99 Press release dated April 17, 2002. 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/ ANTHONY S. CLEBERG ---------------------- Anthony S. Cleberg Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer April 17, 2002 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Sequential Exhibit No. Description Page No. ----------- ----------- -------- 99 Press release dated April 17, 2002