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): July 21, 2003 Champion Enterprises, Inc. ------------------------------------------- (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in 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 July 21, 2003, Champion Enterprises, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing that Philip Surles, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, has decided to retire from the Company, effective July 31, 2003. The full text of the press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Report and is incorporated herein by reference. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits Exhibit Number 99.1 Press Release dated July 21, 2003. 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. By: /s/ John J. Collins, Jr. -------------------------------------------- John J. Collins, Jr., Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Date: July 21, 2003 Exhibit Index Exhibit Number ------- 99.1 Press Release dated July 21, 2003.