UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of Report: November 12, 2003 Commission File Number 0-5680 BURKE MILLS, INC. --------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION (56-0506342) NORTH CAROLINA --------------------------------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 191 Sterling Street, N.W. Valdese, North Carolina 28690 --------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (828) 874-6341 --------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) No Changes --------------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Item 5. Other Events - --------------------- The information set forth in the Registrant's news release dated November 12, 2003 is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits (99) The News Release SIGNATURES ----------- Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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. BURKE MILLS, INC. By: /s/Thomas I. Nail Date: April 6, 2004 ----------------------- Thomas I. Nail President and COO (Principal Financial Officer) EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit No. Description - ----------- ------------ (99) The News Release BURKE MILLS, INC. FRANK GADDY YARN DIVISION POST OFFICE BOX 190, VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA 28690 Telephone (828) 876-6341 Fax (828) 879-7184 ________________________________________________________________________________ (Exhibit 99) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Page 1 of 3 PRESS RELEASE Burke Mills, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board) of Valdese, North Carolina, reports operating results for the year ended January 3, 2004. During fiscal year 2003 sales for Burke Mills, Inc. were $24.8 million compared to $30 million in 2002. Burke recorded a net loss of ($2.5 million) or ($.91) per share compared to a net loss of ($.3 million) or ($.12) per share in 2002. Although Burke did not lose any major customers, sales declined by 21%. The sales decline can be attributed to a weak textile economy, imports of finished products that compete with the Company's customers' products, and over capacity in the industry that has driven down sales prices. During the fourth quarter the Company wrote off non-performing machinery of $268,000 and established a valuation allowance of $920,000 for its deferred tax asset, for a total extraordinary loss of $1,188,000 before tax. The remainder of Burke's long-term debt was paid in the fourth quarter and at year end the balance sheet remained strong with a quick ratio of 2:12. BALANCE SHEET January 3 December 28 2004 2002 ---- ---- ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 147,062 $4,191,173 Accounts receivable 2,365,284 2,269,089 Inventories 1,880,477 2,095,863 Prepaid expenses, taxes, and other current assets 52,633 114,000 ---------- ---------- Total Current Assets 4,445,456 8,670,125 ========== ========== Equity Investment in Affiliate 553,180 612,275 --------- ---------- Property, plant & equipment - at cost 30,513,251 31,161,672 Less: accumulated depreciation 22,450,432 20,939,167 ---------- ---------- Property, Plant and Equipment- Net 8,062,819 10,222,505 ---------- ---------- Other Assets Deferred income taxes 60,000 703,200 Deferred charges and other 16,575 16,575 ---------- ---------- Total Other Assets 76,575 719,775 ---------- ---------- $ 13,138,030 $20,224,680 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt $ 141,514 $1,178,571 Accounts payable 871,695 1,097,131 Accrued salaries and wages 54,050 100,848 Other liabilities and accrued expenses 113,412 105,595 ---------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 1,180,671 2,482,145 Long-Term Debt -0- 2,919,643 Deferred Income Taxes 1,374,000 1,735,400 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities 2,554,671 7,137,188 ---------- ---------- Shareholders' Equity Common stock, no par value (stated value, $.66) Authorized - 5,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding - 2,741,168 shares 1,809,171 1,809,171 Paid-in capital 3,111,349 3,111,349 Retained earnings 5,662,839 8,166,972 ---------- ---------- Total Shareholders' Equity 10,583,359 13,087,492 ---------- ---------- $13,138,030 $20,224,680 =========== =========== Burke Mills, Inc. Comparative Sales and Earnings For the twelve months ended January 3, 2004 (Amounts in thousands except per share data) Thirteen Weeks Ended Year-Ended ----- ---------- Jan. 3 Dec. 28 Jan. 3 Dec. 28 2004 2002 2004 2002 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net Sales $5,829 $5,825 $24,815 $29,990 Cost and Expenses: Cost of Sales 6,123 5,728 24,237 27,968 Selling, General & Admin. Expenses 641 574 2,400 2,577 Loss (gain) on disposal of property assets 269 (13) 277 (5) ------ ------ ------- ------ Operating Loss (1,204) (464) (2,099) (550) Interest Expense 12 38 91 178 Other (Income) Expenses 46 (19) (27) (95) ------ ------ ------- ------ Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes (1,262) (483) (2,163) (633) Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes 626 (230) 282 (322) ------ ------ ------ ------ (1,888) (253) (2,445) (311) Equity in Net Loss of Affiliate (15) -0- (59) (8) ------ ------ ------- ------- Net Loss $(1,903) $ (253) $(2,504) $(319) ====== ====== ======= ======= Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share $(0.69) $(0.09) $(0.91) $(0.12) Weighted Avg. Common Shares Outstanding 2,741,168 2,741,168 2,741,168 2,741,268