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: August 18, 2004 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 August 18, 2004 is incorporated herein by reference. Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits - ------------------------------------------ (c) Exhibits (99) The News Release Page 1 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: August 18, 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) 874-6341 Fax (828) 879-7184 (EX-99) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - AUGUST 18, 2004 BURKE MILLS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Burke Mills, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board) of Valdese, North Carolina, reports operating results for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended July 3, 2004. Net sales for the thirteen weeks ending July 3, 2004 increased by 15.1% to $6,710,000 compared to $5,830,000 for the second quarter of 2003. The Company recorded a net loss of ($29,000) for the thirteen week period compared to a net loss of ($300,000) for the same period in 2003. This resulted in a net loss per share of ($.01) compared to net loss of ($.11) in 2003. Net sales for the twenty-six week period ending July 3, 2004 increased by 6.9% to $13,311,000 compared to $12,450,000 in 2003. The Company recorded a net loss for the period of ($691,000) compared to a net loss of ($419,000) in 2003. This resulted in a net loss per share of ($0.25) versus ($0.15) in 2003. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (Unaudited) Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended ----------------------- ----------------------- July 3, June 28, July 3, June 28, 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------ ------ ------ ------ Net Sales $6,709,965 $5,829,522 $13,310,580 $12,449,516 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Cost and Expenses Cost of Sales 6,295,499 5,798,502 12,696,609 11,918,436 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross Profit 414,466 31,020 613,971 531,080 Page 2 BURKE MILLS, INC. CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS (Unaudited) (continued) Thirteen Weeks Ended Twenty-six Weeks Ended ----------------------- ----------------------- July 3, June 28, July 3, June 28, 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------ ------ ------ ------ Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 559,897 579,335 1,192,907 1,242,369 Gain (loss) on disposal of property assets (4,023) 7,906 (4,023) 7,906 ----------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Operating Loss (141,408) (556,221) (574,913) (719,195) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Other Income Interest Income 292 9,701 467 16,868 Miscellaneous 28,662 16,882 16,161 33,684 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Total 28,954 26,583 16,628 50,552 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Other Expenses Interest Expense 191 29,110 743 61,676 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Loss before Provision for Income Taxes and Equity in Net Earnings of Affiliate (112,645) (558,748) (559,028) (730,319) Provision (Credit) for Income Taxes (84,000) 289,021 (165,719) (342,059) ---------- ---------- ------------ --------- Loss before Equity in Net Net Earnings of Affiliate (28,645) (269,727) (393,309) (388,260) Equity in Net Loss of Affiliate -0- (30,377) (298,180) (30,377) ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- Net Loss (28,645) (300,104) (691,489) (418,637) Retained Earnings at Beginning of Period 4,999,995 8,048,438 5,662,839 8,166,972 ---------- --------- ----------- ----------- Retained Earnings at End of Period $4,971,350 $7,748,335 $4,971,350 $7,748,335 ========== ========== ========== ========== Loss Per Share $ (0.01) $ (0.11) $ (0.25) $ (0.15) ========== =========== ========== ========== Dividends Per Share of Common Stock None None None None ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding 2,741,168 2,741,168 2,741,168 2,741,168 ========= ========= ========= ========= Page 3 BURKE MILLS, INC. CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS July 3 January 3 2004 2004 (Unaudited) ---------- -------- ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ -0- $ 147,062 Accounts receivable 3,966,484 2,365,284 Inventories 1,973,126 1,880,477 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 122,091 52,633 ---------- ---------- Total Current Assets 6,061,701 4,445,456 ========== ========= Equity Investment in Affiliate 255,000 553,180 --------- ---------- Property, plant & equipment - at cost 30,543,721 30,513,251 Less: accumulated depreciation 23,362,814 22,450,432 ---------- ---------- Property, Plant and Equipment- Net 7,180,907 8,062,819 ---------- ---------- Other Assets Deferred income taxes 62,000 60,000 Other 16,575 16,575 ---------- ---------- 78,575 76,575 ---------- ---------- Total Assets $13,576,183 $13,138,030 =========== =========== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Bank overdraft $ 54,802 $ -0- Short-term debt - revolving bank line -0- 141,514 Accounts payable 2,099,395 871,695 Accrued salaries and wages 164,213 54,050 Other liabilities and accrued expenses 161,903 113,412 ---------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 2,480,313 1,180,671 Deferred Income Taxes 1,204,000 1,374,000 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities 3,684,313 2,554,671 ---------- ---------- Commitments 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 4,971,350 5,662,839 ---------- ---------- Total Shareholders' Equity 9,891,870 10,583,359 ---------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Shareholder's Equity $13,576,183 $13,138,030 =========== =========== Burke Mills, Inc., is a processor of dyed, twisted, and textured yarns for the automotive, home and contract upholstery markets. The Company employs approximately 165 people. Page 4