8-K 1 form8k_063003.txt FORM 8-K (PRESS RELEASE) 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): June 30, 2003 (June 23, 2003) Furniture Brands International, Inc. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter) Delaware I-91 43-0337683 ------------------------- ------------------- ----------------------- (State of Incorporation) (Commission (IRS Employer File Number) Identification Number) 101 South Hanley Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63105 ------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (314) 863-1100 -------------- (Registrant's telephone number) Item 5. Other Matters On June 23, 2003, the Company announced the election of John R. Jordan, Jr. to its Board of Directors. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibit 99 Press Release, dated June 23, 2003. SIGNATURE --------- 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 thereunto duly authorized. Furniture Brands International, Inc. By: /s/ Lynn Chipperfield ----------------------------------------- Lynn Chipperfield Senior Vice President Dated: June 30, 2003