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 24, 2003 (July 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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits 99 Press Release, dated July 23, 2003 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 12, "Disclosure of Results of Operations and Financial Condition". On July 23, 2003, the Company issued the Press Release filed as Exhibit 99 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, which press release is incorporated herein by reference. 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/ Steven W. Alstadt -------------------------------------- Steven W. Alstadt Controller and Chief Accounting Officer Dated: July 24, 2003 EXHIBIT INDEX 99 Press Release, dated July 23, 2003