8-K 1 sec8k060408.txt FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. UNITED STATES 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): May 29, 2008 FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter) Delaware 1-7699 95-1948322 (State or Other (Commission File (IRS Employer Jurisdiction of Number) Identification Incorporation) Number) 3125 Myers Street, Riverside, California 92503-5527 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (951) 351-3500 Not Applicable (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions: __ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) __ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) __ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) __ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT Item 8.01 Other Events Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. has settled all ongoing litigation with The Coleman Company, Inc., and all pending proceedings have been dismissed. Fleetwood paid Coleman $10 million in cash and agreed to release Coleman from the restriction on licensing its name to an RV company. In 2005, Fleetwood posted an appeal bond, supported by a letter of credit, in the amount of $18 million, and to date has recorded cumulative accounting charges of $19.2 million. The reversal of $9.2 million of the prior charges, as a result of the settlement, will flow through discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. The cancellation of the letter of credit will release borrowing capacity of $18 million under the Company's credit facility and will enhance liquidity by a net $8 million. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: June 4, 2008 FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. By: /s/ Leonard J. McGill -------------------------- Leonard J. McGill Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary