- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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: July 30, 2004 THE MIDDLETON DOLL COMPANY --------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) WISCONSIN --------- (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 0-22663 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 5. OTHER EVENTS AND REQUIRED FD DISCLOSURE On July 30, 2004, The Middleton Doll Company issued a press release announcing certain material corporate events (the "Press Release"). A copy of the Press Release is being furnished as Exhibit 99 to this Report and is incorporated by reference. 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 Press Release dated July 30, 2004 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 authorized. Date: July 30, 2004 The Middleton Doll Company (Registrant) By: /s/ Susan J. Hauke ---------------------------- Susan J. Hauke Chief Financial Officer INDEX TO EXHIBITS: Exhibit Number Description - -------- ----------- 99 Press Release dated July 30, 2004: The Middleton Doll Company's Subsidiary Wins Copyright Infringement Verdict