UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 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): January 6, 2006
Champion Enterprises, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
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1-9751
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38-2743168 |
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(Commission File Number)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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2701 Cambridge Court, Suite 300, Auburn Hills, Michigan
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48326 |
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(248) 340-9090
(Registrants Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On January 6, 2006, the Board of Directors of Champion Enterprises, Inc. (the Company) granted
2006 performance share awards under the Companys 2005 Equity Compensation and Incentive Plan to
executive officers and other employees of the Company. The Committee also approved performance
goals for the 2006 performance share awards. The 2006 performance share awards vest fully to the
extent that the specified performance goals are met over the three-year period 2006-2008 and the
employee remains employed with the Company until the 2008 results are finalized in early 2009. The
performance goals for the 2006 performance awards are based upon a cumulative cash earnings target
for the three-year period 2006-2008. Performance shares may be earned annually based upon the
portion of the cumulative cash earnings target reached, but do not vest until 2008 results are
finalized in 2009.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibits
Exhibit Number
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Form of Performance Share Award under the 2005 Equity Compensation and Incentive Plan. |
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10.2 |
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Form of Annual Incentive Award under the 2005 Equity Compensation and Incentive Plan. |