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FORM 8-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
October 23, 2003
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
QUAKER FABRIC CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 04-1933106
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
941 Grinnell Street, Fall River, Massachusetts 02721
(Address of principal executive offices)
(508) 678-1951
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits
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(c) Exhibits
99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated October 23, 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
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On October 23, 2003, Quaker Fabric Corporation issued a press release announcing
its third quarter earnings for the period ended October 4, 2003. A copy of the
press release is attached to this Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and
incorporated herein by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
QUAKER FABRIC CORPORATION
Date: October 23, 2003 By: /s/ Paul J. Kelly
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Paul J. Kelly
Vice President - Finance
and Treasurer