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: FEBRUARY 19, 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 February 19, 2004, Sun Communities, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003 and certain other information. ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION The following information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is furnished under "Item 12: Results of Operations and Financial Condition". Attached and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of the Company's press release dated February 19, 2004, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The Company will hold an investor conference call and webcast at 11:00 a.m. EDT on February 19, 2004 to disclose and discuss the financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. 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: February 19, 2004 SUN COMMUNITIES, INC. By: /s/ Jeffrey P. Jorissen --------------------------------------------- Jeffrey P. Jorissen, Executive Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer, and Secretary -2- SUN COMMUNITIES, INC. EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description Furnished Herewith 99.1 Text of Press Release, dated February 19, 2004 X -3-