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: APRIL 8, 2004
(Date of earliest event reported)
SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
MARYLAND COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-12616 38-2730780
(State of Organization) (IRS Employer I.D. No.)
27777 FRANKLIN ROAD
SUITE 200
SOUTHFIELD, MICHIGAN 48034
(Address of principal executive offices)
(248) 208-2500
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On April 8, 2004, our operating partnership, Sun Communities Operating
Limited Partnership, launched a tender offer to purchase any and all of the $350
million principal amount of its outstanding unsecured notes. This transaction
is more fully described on the attached Exhibit 99.1.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Dated: April 15, 2004 SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Jorissen
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Jeffrey P. Jorissen, Executive Vice
President, Treasurer, Chief Financial
Officer, and Secretary
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SUN COMMUNITIES, INC.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. Description Filed Herewith
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99.1 Text of Press Release, dated April 8, 2004 X
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