- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- UNITED STATES 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 Date of Report: November 3, 2003 The Middleton Doll Company. --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin --------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 811-3787 39-1364345 - ------------------------ --------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) W239 N1700 Busse Road, Waukesha, Wisconsin 53188 - ------------------------------------------ ------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (262) 523-4300 Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits (a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired. ------------------------------------------ None. (b) Pro Forma Financial Information. -------------------------------- None. (c) Exhibits. --------- 99.1 Press Release dated November 3, 2003 Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure The following information is being furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition," and is included under this Item 9 in accordance with SEC Release No. 33-8216 (March 27, 2003). On November 3, 2003, The Middleton Doll Company issued a press release announcing its earnings for the third quarter ended September 30, 2003. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this current report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly aughorized. Date: November 3, 2003 The Middleton Doll Company By: /s/ Susan J. Hauke ------------------------------ Susan J. Hauke Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS: Exhibit Number Description - ------- ----------- 99.1 Press release: The Middleton Doll Company Reports Third Quarter Results