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 February 12, 1998 ------------------------------------------------ Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) Empire of Carolina, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------ (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 1-7909 13-2999480 - ---------------------------- ------------------- -------------------- (State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5150 Linton Boulevard, 5th Floor, Delray Beach, Florida 33484 -------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (561) 498-4000 -------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number) -1- ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On February 12, 1998, Empire of Carolina, Inc. issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99, which press release is hereby incorporated by reference herein. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. Exhibit Number Description - --------- ---------------------------------------------------------- 99 Press Release, dated February 12, 1998 -2- 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. EMPIRE OF CAROLINA, INC. By /s/ Lawrence Geller ------------------------ Name: Lawrence Geller Title: Vice President & General Counsel Date: February 24, 1998 -3- EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description - --------- ----------------------------------------- 99 Press Release, dated February 12, 1998 -4-