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 29, 2007
ORIGEN FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State of incorporation)
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Commission File No. 000-50721
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20-0145649
(IRS Employer I.D. No.) |
27777 Franklin Road
Suite 1700
Southfield, Michigan 48034
(Address of principal executive offices)
(248) 746-7000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy
the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17
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Item 5.02 Departure of a Director
(b) On Monday January 29, 2007, James A. Williams died. Mr. Williams was a director of Origen
Financial, Inc. He was the Chairman of the Compensation Committee, Chairman of the Audit Committee,
and a member of the Executive Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee of the Origen
board of directors. Origen’s Nominating and Governance Committee intends to begin a search for a
replacement for Mr. Williams. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Williams’ death is
attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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99.1
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Press Release dated February 1, 2007 |
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 thereunto duly
authorized.
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| Dated: February 1, 2007 |
Origen Financial, Inc.
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/s/ W. Anderson Geater, Jr.
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W. Anderson Geater, Jr. |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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