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): November 15, 1999 (November 10, 1999) DESA HOLDINGS CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 3334496901 22-2940760 (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.) incorporation) 2701 Industrial Drive Bowling Green, KY 42101 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (270) 781-9600 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 5. Other Events On November 10, 1999, the Registrant announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer and President and the election of a replacement therefor. The Registrant also announced the resignation of its Chief Operating Officer and the election of a Chief Financial Officer. For more information, see the press release dated November 10, 1999, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits Exhibit 99.1 - Press Release, dated as of November 10, 1999 - 2 - 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 hereunto duly authorized. DESA HOLDINGS CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Scott M. Nehm Scott M. Nehm Vice President and Controller Date: November 15, 1999 - 3 -