EXHIBIT 99




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INVESTOR AND MEDIA CONTACTS:

Anthony S. Cleberg                  Colleen T. Bauman
Chief Financial Officer             Investor Relations
(248) 340-9090                      (248) 340-7731


            CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC. TO RECORD PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
             GOODWILL IMPAIRMENT CHARGES AND DEFERRED TAX VALUATION
                         ALLOWANCE IN ITS SECOND QUARTER


         AUBURN HILLS, MICHIGAN, AUGUST 13, 2002--CHAMPION ENTERPRISES, INC.
(NYSE: CHB), the nation's leading housing manufacturer, today announced that the
retail goodwill impairment charges and deferred tax asset valuation allowance
that were announced on August 8, 2002 will be recorded in its second quarter
ended June 29, 2002 rather than in the third quarter ending September 28, 2002
as previously announced. This decision was based on further review and advice
from its independent accountants. The company commented that additional time is
needed to complete its second quarter financial statements and is requesting a
5-day extension for filing its Form 10-Q. Champion still expects to record the
previously announced costs to close and consolidate 64 retail sales centers and
seven manufacturing facilities in the third quarter.

         The company expects to file its Form 10-Q no later than Monday, August
19th, and to include certifications, signed by the Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Walter R. Young, and Chief Financial Officer, Anthony S.
Cleberg, confirming the accuracy of its financial statements. The company also
expects at that time to file sworn statements, signed by Young and Cleberg,
affirming the accuracy of its recent SEC filings. Cleberg commented, "In this
day and age of heightened financial reporting scrutiny, prudence is proper. This
filing extension allows time to properly reflect these charges in our financial
statements."

         Champion Enterprises, Inc., headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, is
the industry's leading manufacturer and has produced nearly 1.6 million homes
since it was founded. Following closings and consolidations announced on August
8, 2002, the company will operate 39 homebuilding facilities in 16 states and
117 retail locations in 23 states. Independent retailers, including 618 Champion
Home Center locations, and approximately 400 builders and developers also sell
Champion-built homes. The company also provides financing for retail buyers of
its homes. Further information can be found at the company's website,
www.championhomes.net.