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): January 19, 2006 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 (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. On January 19, 2006, Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. issued a news release reporting the intention to pay distributions on its 6% Convertible Trust Preferred Securities due 2028. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. The Company's February 15, 2006 aggregate payment for current and deferred payments will approximate $61.9 million, of which $58.8 million relates to deferred distributions and interest. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1 January 19, 2006 News Release Announcing Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc.'s Intention to Pay Distributions on Securities on February 15, 2006. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this current report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: January 24, 2006 FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC. By: /s/ Leonard J. McGill -------------------------- Leonard J. McGill Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary