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
MARCH 17, 1998
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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
EMPIRE OF CAROLINA, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 1-7909 13-2999480
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
5150 LINTON BOULEVARD, 5TH FLOOR, DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33484
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(561) 498-4000
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(Registrant's telephone number)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On March 17, 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
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99 Press Release, dated March 17, 1998
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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
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Name: Lawrence Geller
Title: Vice President
& General Counsel
Date: March 20, 1998
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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99 Press Release, dated March 17, 1998
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