- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ----------------- CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 July 22, 2004 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 --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits 99.1 Registrant's Press Release dated July 22, 2004. Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition --------------------------------------------- On July 22, 2004, Quaker Fabric Corporation issued a press release announcing its second quarter earnings for the period ended July 3, 2004. 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: July 22, 2004 By: /s/ Paul J. Kelly --------------------------------- Paul J. Kelly Vice President - Finance and Treasurer