BURKE MILLS INC
10-Q, 1998-08-14
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                    UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND
                        EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                        WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
                        

                              FORM 10-Q

             QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF

                      THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JULY 4, 1998


                         Commission File Number 0-5680


                             BURKE MILLS, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           NORTH CAROLINA                                56-0506342
      (State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. Employer
       incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)
      
           191 Sterling Street, N.W.
           Valdese, North Carolina                         28690 
    (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)
     

                               (828) 874-6341
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



                                No Changes


        (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if 
                        changed since last report)
                      
                      
         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all 
     reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
     period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) 
     has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 
     Yes   X      No _____
     
                   APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
                            
         Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's 
     classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.  As of August
     7, 1998, there were outstanding 2,741,168 shares of the issuer's only 
     class of common stock.                                                 
                                        
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                            BURKE MILLS, INC.

                                  INDEX

                             

                             

                             

                             

                             

                             

PART  1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                                                                  Page Number

          Item 1 - Financial Statements

                   Condensed Balance Sheets
                   July 4, 1998 and January 3, 1998                     3

                   Condensed Statements of Operations and
                   Retained Earnings
                   Thirteen Weeks Ended July 4, 1998 and
                                        June 28, 1997
                   Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 4, 1998 and
                                          June 28, 1997                 4

                   Statements of Cash Flows
                   Twenty-six Weeks Ended July 4, 1998 and
                                          June 28, 1997                 5

                   Notes to Condensed Financial Statements              6

          Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis
                   of Financial Condition and Results of
                   Operations                                          12



Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
          Item 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of
                   Security Holders                                    18
          Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                    18
          Item 6(a)- Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule              19

          SIGNATURES                                                   20


                                  
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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.
                       CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

                                               July 4,     January 3, 
                                                1998          1998
                                            (Unaudited) ( Note A) 
                                ASSETS
Current Assets
     Cash and cash equivalents               $ 3,876,230  $ 4,306,540
     Accounts receivable                       4,224,229    3,771,301
     Inventories                               3,574,605    3,006,298
     Prepaid expenses and other current
       assets                                    211,293       38,832
     Deferred income taxes                       510,400      661,700
          Total Current Assets                12,396,757   11,784,671
Equity Investment in Affiliate                   378,328      177,728
Property, Plant and Equipment - at cost       26,907,412   26,350,679
  Less:  Accumulated depreciation             14,962,126   14,158,330
Property, Plant and Equipment - Net           11,945,286   12,192,349

Other Assets
     Deferred Charges                            177,671      193,316
                                             $24,898,042  $24,348,064

                 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
  Current maturities of long-term debt       $   750,000  $   687,500
  Accounts payable                             2,477,659    2,081,237
  Accrued salaries, wages and vacation pay       244,921      191,128
  Other liabilities and accrued expenses         306,468      417,821
Total Current Liabilities                      3,779,048    3,377,686

Long-term Debt                                 4,937,500    5,312,500

Deferred Income Taxes                          2,226,800    2,218,300
          Total Liabilities                   10,943,348   10,908,486

Shareholders' Equity
  Common stock, no par value
     (stated value, $.66)
   Authorized - 5,000,000 shares 
   Issued and outstanding    
   2,741,168 shares                            1,809,171    1,809,171
     Paid-in capital                           3,111,349    3,111,349
     Retained earnings                         9,034,174    8,519,058
Total Shareholders' Equity                    13,954,694   13,439,578
                                             $24,898,042  $24,348,064

Note A:  The January 3, 1998 Condensed Balance Sheet has
         been derived from the audited financial
         statements at that date but does not include
         all of the information and footnotes required
         for generally accepted accounting principles
         for complete financial statements.

                See notes to condensed financial statements
                            
                            
                              
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                             BURKE MILLS, INC.
                            
        CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS 
                                (Unaudited)
                              
                                Thirteen Weeks Ended   Twenty-six Weeks Ended 
                                 July 4,     June 28      July 4,     June 28,
                                  1998        1997         1998        1997
                                                           
Net Sales                      $10,022,705 $10,441,772  $20,672,108 $20,501,936

Cost and Expenses
  Cost of Sales                  9,055,455   9,393,333   18,443,356  18,454,078
  Selling, General and
     Administrative Expenses       702,261     611,882    1,399,694   1,236,658
  Factor's Charges                  44,200      45,460       91,571      90,306
     Total Costs and Expenses    9,801,916  10,050,675   19,934,621  19,781,042
Operating Earnings                 220,789     391,097      737,487     720,894

Other Income
  Interest Income                   47,554      35,071       95,016      62,720
  Other, net                            --         442           --       1,110
        Total                       47,554      35,513       95,016      63,830
     
Other Expenses
  Interest Expense                 118,738     124,737      238,377     247,428
  Loss on Disposal of Property          --       4,243           --       4,243
  Other, net                        30,433          --       60,821          --
     Total                         149,171     128,980      299,198     251,671

Income before Provision for 
     Income Taxes and Equity in 
       Net Earnings of Affiliate   119,172     297,630      533,305     533,053

Provision for Income Taxes          57,289     116,419      218,789     208,504

Net Income before Equity in Net
     Earnings of  Affiliate         61,883     181,211      314,516     324,549

Equity in Net Earnings of
     Affiliate                     146,400          --      200,600          --
       
Net Income                         208,283     181,211      515,116     324,549

Retained Earnings at Beginning
of Period                        8,825,891   8,036,292    8,519,058   7,892,954

Retained Earnings at End
     of Period                 $ 9,034,174 $ 8,217,503  $ 9,034,174 $ 8,217,503

Earnings Per Share             $       .08 $       .07  $       .19 $       .12

Dividends Per Share of Common
Stock                                 None        None         None        None

Weighted Average Common Shares
Outstanding                      2,741,168   2,741,168    2,741,168   2,741,168

                        See notes to condensed financial statements.
                                    
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                             BURKE MILLS, INC.

                         STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (Unaudited)
                              
                              
                                                  Twenty-six Weeks Ended
                                                  July 4,       June 28,
                                                   1998          1997
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net income                                   $  515,116    $  324,549
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to
    net cash provided by operating activities:
  Depreciation                                    803,796       778,776
  Equity in earnings of affiliate                (200,600)           --
  Loss on disposal of property assets                  --         4,243
  Provision for deferred income taxes             159,800       208,504
  Changes in assets and liabilities:                           
    Accounts receivable                          (452,928)     (981,102)
    Inventories                                  (568,307)      180,558
    Prepaid expenses, taxes and other
      current assets                             (172,461)      (19,082)
    Other non-current assets                       15,645       (87,792)
    Accounts payable                              396,422       802,543
    Accrued salaries, wages and vacation pay       53,793       126,852
    Other liabilities and accrued expenses       (111,353)      249,448
               Total Adjustments                  (76,193)    1,262,948

Net cash provided by operating activities         438,923     1,587,497
Cash flows from investing activities:
     Acquisition of property, plant and
          equipment                              (556,733)     (475,885)
     Investment & advances -
          affiliated company                           --      (150,000)

Net cash (used) by investing activities          (556,733)     (625,885)

Cash flows from financing activities:
     Principal payments of long-term debt        (312,500)           --
Net cash used by financing activities            (312,500)           --
                                                                 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
     cash equivalents                            (430,310)      961,612

Cash and cash equivalents at
     beginning of year                          4,306,540     2,157,428

CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF
     SECOND QUARTER                            $3,876,230    $3,119,040


  See notes to condensed financial statements




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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.

                NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              (Unaudited)
                              
                              
  NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

           The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been
  prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for 
  interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and 
  Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all 
  information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting 
  principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management,
  all necessary adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) 
  considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.   Operating
  results for the twenty-six week period ended July 4, 1998 are not necessarily
  indicative of the results that may be expected for the year  ended January 
  2, 1999. For further information, refer to the financial statements  and  
  footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for 
  the year ended January  3, 1998.
  
  
  NOTE 2 - STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
           For the purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company 
  considers cash on hand, deposits in banks, interest bearing demand matured 
  funds on deposit with factor, and all highly liquid debt instruments with a 
  maturity of three months or less when purchased as cash and cash equivalents.
           
           FASB No. 95 requires that the following supplemental disclosures to
  the statements of cash flows be provided in related disclosures. Cash paid 
  for interest for the twenty-six weeks ended July 4, 1998 and June 28, 1997
  was $240,000 and $246,000, respectively.  Income taxes paid during the 
  twenty-six week period ended July 4, 1998 were $25,000 and no taxes were 
  paid during  the twenty-six week period ended July 28, 1997.

  
  
  NOTE 3 - OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY

           The Company is engaged in twisting, texturing, winding, dyeing, 
  processing and selling of filament, novelty and spun yarns, and in the dyeing
  and processing of these yarns for others on a commission basis.
  
           The Company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53 week period ending on the 
  Saturday nearest to December 31. Its fiscal quarters also end on the Saturday
  nearest to the end of the calendar quarter.
  
  
  NOTE 4 - USE OF ESTIMATES

           The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
  accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and  
  assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. 
  Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.

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                             BURKE MILLS, INC.

                 NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
                               (Unaudited)
                               (Continued)

  NOTE 5 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

           Accounts receivable are comprised of the following:

                                                  July 4,    January 3,
                                                   1998         1998 
           Account current - Factor:
             Due from Factor on regular
               factoring account........       $3,410,000   $3,328,000
            Non-factored accounts
               receivable...............          814,000      443,000
                                               $4,224,000   $3,771,000


  NOTE 6 - INVENTORIES

           Inventories are summarized as follows:

                                                  July 4,   January 3, 
                                                   1998        1998
          Finished and in process....           $1,141,000  $1,813,000
          Raw Materials..............            1,881,000     716,000
          Dyes and Chemicals.........              433,000     337,000
          Other......................              120,000     140,000
                                                $3,575,000  $3,006,000


  NOTE 7 - LINE OF CREDIT

           Pursuant to a loan agreement dated March 29, 1996, the Company 
  secured a line of credit facility from its bank  wherein it may borrow, repay
  and reborrow amounts from the line of credit facility for short-term working
  capital needs.  The aggregate principal amount outstanding at any time under
  this loan my not exceed the lesser of $2,000,000 and the borrowing base (as 
  defined).  Interest on this loan facility is at a rate that varies with the 
  Libor Rate and is payable on the last day of each month.  The line of credit
  loan matures annually on April 30 and may be renewed at the sole discretion 
  of the bank.  There were no outstanding loans under this agreement as of  
  July 4, 1998 or June 28, 1997.
  
  
  
  

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                           BURKE MILLS,INC.

                NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              (Unaudited)
                              (Continued)

  NOTE 8 - LONG-TERM DEBT

           On March 29, 1996, the Company entered into a new loan agreement 
  with its bank providing for a term loan of $6,000,000 and, as discussed in 
  Note 7 above, a line of credit facility of $2,000,000 for ongoing, short-term
  working capital needs.  The new term loan refinanced two formerly existing 
  term loans, and accordingly, all term obligations were consolidated into the
  one $6,000,000 obligation.  This new loan is secured by (1) a first Deed of
  Trust on property and buildings located at the  Company's manufacturing sites
  in North Carolina, (2) a first lien position on the new equipment and 
  machinery installed at these manufacturing sites and (3) a first lien 
  position on the existing machinery  and equipment located at the Company's 
  manufacturing sites.
  
           Under the new term loan agreement, interest only was payable 
  monthly until February, 1998.  Thereafter, principal maturities are payable
  in the amount of $62,500 per month for ninety-six consecutive months plus 
  interest at the fixed rate of 8.06%.  In order to effect this fixed interest
  rate hedge, the bank converted its interest rate cap into a fixed rate loan 
  by entering into a fixed rate hedge contract with the Company.  Under this 
  fixed rate hedge contract, the Company will pay the bank 8.06% for the term 
  of the contract.  The floating rate (LIBOR plus 1.9%) that the Company will 
  pay the bank will be equal to the floating rate that the bank's capital 
  markets will pay to the Company.   Whether LIBOR  rates rise or fall over 
  the life of the loan agreement, the Company will continue to pay the bank a 
  fixed rate of 8.06% for the life of the contract, thereby creating a fixed 
  rate loan.
  
           Among other things, covenants include a debt service coverage ratio,
  a limit on annual property asset acquisitions exclusive of property acquired 
  with the loan proceeds under this new loan agreement, the retirement or 
  acquisition of the Company's capital stock in excess of a stated amount, the
  maintenance of a minimum tangible net worth which shall increase by a stated
  amount annually, a minimum quick ratio, and a maximum debt to tangible net 
  worth ratio.
  
  
           The annual principal maturities of long-term debt at July 4, 1998 
  are as follows:
  
                Current portion                      $  750,000 
                1999/2000              750,000
                2000/2001              750,000
                2001/2002              750,000
                2002/2003              750,000
                Thereafter           1,937,500        4,937,500
                
                                                     $5,687,500


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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.
                NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              (Unaudited)
                              (Continued)
  NOTE 9 - INCOME TAXES

           The Company uses the liability method as required by FASB statement
  109 "Accounting for Income Taxes".  Under this method, deferred tax assets 
  and liabilities are determined  based on  the  differences between financial
  reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the
  enacted  tax rates and laws.                                                
          The items which comprise deferred tax assets and liabilities are as 
  follows:
                                                    July 4,   January 3,
                                                     1998     1998
         Deferred Tax Assets:
         Alternative minimum taxes paid           $ 476,565  $ 608,825 
         Net Operating loss carryforward                 --     12,190
         Inventory capitalization                    22,250     18,700
         Business Credits                            11,585     11,585
         Contributions carryforward                      --     10,400
                                                  $ 510,400  $ 661,700

         Deferred Tax Liabilities: Accelerated
           depreciation for tax purposes         $2,226,800  $2,218,300


         Provision for income                    Twenty-six Weeks Ended
            taxes consists of:                     July 4,     June 28,
                                                    1998         1997
            Deferred Federal and State           $  159,800  $  208,504
            Current Federal                          18,300          --
            Current State                            40,689          --
                                                 $  218,789  $  208,504


  NOTE 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

            The Company is a participating employer in the Burke Mills, Inc. 
  Savings and Retirement Plan and Trust that has been qualified under Section
  401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  This plan allows eligible employees 
  to contribute a salary reduction amount of not less than 1% nor greater than
  25% of the employee's salary but not to exceed dollar limits set by law. The
  employer may make a discretionary contribution for each employee out of
  current net profits or accumulated net profits in an amount the employer may
  from time to time deem advisable. No provision was made for a discretionary
  contribution for the periods ended July 4,  1998 and June 28, 1997.
  
  
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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.
                NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                              (Unaudited)
                              (Continued)
  NOTE 11 - CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK

            Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to 
  concentration of credit risk consist principally of funds on deposit with
  the Company's factor and amounts due from the factor on receivables sold to
  the factor on a non-recourse basis.  The receivables sold to the factor 
  during a month generally have a maturity date on the 20th to the 25th of the
  following month, at which time the amount due the Company by the factor is  
  transferred to matured funds on deposit with First Union National Bank.  
  Matured funds of $3,144,000 will be transferred to First Union National Bank
  on July 22, 1998.  The Company utilizes its matured funds and loans that may
  be due to its bank arising from its Line of Credit facility on a continuous
  basis to replenish its cash in the bank for the payment of materials, labor,
  and overhead.                                                               
  
  
  NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS

           (a) The Company entered into a supply agreement, dated November 23,
  1996, with its joint venture company, Fytek, S.A. De C.V. to purchase twisted
  yarns.  The Company agrees to purchase approximately $1,800,000 of twisted 
  yarn annually for the five years beginning on the startup date of the 
  operation.
  
           (b)  The Company entered into a supply agreement, dated November 19,
  1996, with Fibras Quimicas, S.A. to purchase yarn.  The Company agrees to 
  purchase yarn based on the schedule below, beginning February 1, 1997, for a
  five-year period.
  
                    Year 1      Approximately $2,600,000
                    Year 2      Approximately $6,400,000
                    Year 3      Approximately $7,100,000         
                    Year 4      Approximately $7,700,000
                    Year 5      Approximately $7,700,000

           (c)   The Company was committed to an outstanding irrevocable 
  import letter of credit of $22,015 covering machinery purchases.  The 
  machinery has a latest ship date of May 30, 1998 and the letter of credit 
  expires July 30, 1998

             
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                BURKE MILLS, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL
                               STATEMENTS
                               (Unaudited)
                               (Continued)


  NOTE 13 - RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

            During the second quarter of 1998, the Company purchased $80,335 
  of yarns from Nafees Cotton Mills, Ltd.  The Company paid for the yarn 
  purchased by wire transfer 30 days after the bill of lading date.
  
           Humayun N. Shaikh, Chairman and C.E.O. of the Company, is also 
  director of Nafees Cotton Mills, Ltd.
  
           Ahmed H. Shaikh, Director of the Company, is C.E.O. of Nafees 
Cotton Mills, Ltd.
  
  
  
  NOTE 14 - ACCOUNTING FOR POSSIBLE IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS

            In 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
  No. 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-
  Lived Assets to be Disposed of", which requires impairment losses on long-
  lived assets used  in operations when indicators of impairment are present  
  and the  undiscounted  cash flows estimated to be generated  by  those assets
  are less than the assets' carrying amount.  Statement No. 121 also addresses
  the accounting for long-lived assets that  are expected to be disposed of.
  The Company adopted Statement 121 in the first  quarter of 1996 and such  
  adoption did not have any effect on the financial statements for 1997 or for
  the twenty-six weeks ended July 4, 1998.
  
  
  NOTE 15 - EARNINGS PER SHARE

            Earnings per share are based on the net income divided by the 
  weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the thirteen and
  twenty-six week periods ended July 4, 1998 and June 28, 1997.


  
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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.
                                   

            MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
                   CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                       
                       
                       

Results of Operations

1998 Compared to 1997

     The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the infor-
mation set forth under the Financial Statements and Notes thereto included
elsewhere in the 10-Q.

                  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
     The following table sets forth operating data of the Company as a 
percentage of net sales for the periods indicated below:


                                    Thirteen Weeks     Twenty-six Weeks
                                        Ended               Ended
                                   July 4,  June 28,   July 4, June 28,
                                    1998      1997      1998     1997
Net Sales                          100.0%    100.0%    100.0%   100.0%
  Cost of Sales                     90.4      90.0      89.2     90.0
  Gross Profit                       9.6      10.0      10.8     10.0
  Selling, General, Administrative  
     and Factoring Costs             7.4       6.3       7.2      6.5
  Operating Earnings                 2.2       3.7       3.6      3.5
  Interest Expense                   1.2       1.2       1.2      1.2
  Other (Income) - net              (1.7)       .3      (1.1)     (.3)
  Income before Income Taxes         2.7       2.8       3.5      2.6
  Income Taxes                        .6       1.1       1.0      1.0
Net Income                           2.1%      1.7%      2.5%     1.6%
                                             


                   THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JULY 4, 1998
              COMPARED TO THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 1997
                            
                            
Net Sales

     Net sales for the thirteen weeks ended July 4, 1998 (the second fiscal 
quarter), were $10,023,000, representing a 4.0% decrease compared to the 
second quarter sales of $10,442,000.  Pounds shipped decreased by 5.0% 
compared to the second quarter of 1997.  While sales dollars decreased, the 
full yarn pounds shipped also decreased by 5.4% and the commission pounds 
shipped increased by 6.8%.  The second quarter of 1998 has one less shipping 
and production week as compared to the second quarter of 1997.  The Company's
traditional vacation week of the 4th of July occurred in the second quarter 
as opposed to the third quarter in   1997.

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                            BURKE MILLS, INC.
         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                        AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                       
                       
Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

     Cost of sales for the thirteen weeks of 1998 decreased by 3.6% with a 
sales decrease of 4%.  The second quarter of 1998 has one less shipping and 
production week as compared to the second quarter of 1997. The Company's 
traditional vacation week at the 4th of July occurred in the second quarter 
as opposed to the third quarter in 1997.  As a result of a decrease in sales 
of 4.0% and a decrease in cost of sales of 3.6%, gross margins decreased to 
9.6% of sales compared to 10.0% in 1997.


Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 
1998 increased by $90,000, or 14.8% compared to 1997. Increases in compen-
sation and travel were the major contributors to the increase.


Factor's Charges

     Factor's charges for the second quarter of 1998 and 1997 were 0.4% of  
sales.  


Interest Expense

     Interest  expenses for the second quarter of 1998 decreased by $6,000 
compared to 1997 due to a lower average long-term debt.


Interest Income

     Interest income for the second quarter of 1998 increased due to an  
increase in funds invested.  The Company's cash flow improved and resulted in 
an increase in cash available to invest.


Equity in Net Earnings of Affiliate

     The Company recorded $146,400 as equity in net earnings of Fytek, S.A. De 
C.V., its joint venture in Mexico.  The Company's share of net earnings and 
losses is 50%.  Fytek began operations in the fourth quarter of 1997.

                                

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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.
       MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                      AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                             (Continued)
                            
                            
Income before Provision for Income Taxes

     For the thirteen weeks ended July 4, 1998, income before provision for 
income taxes decreased primarily as a result of the second quarter of 1998 
having one less shipping and production week as compared to the second quarter
of 1997.  The Company's traditional vacation week of the 4th of July occurred 
in the second quarter as opposed to the third quarter of 1997.


Provision for Income Taxes

     The Company recorded provision for income taxes of $57,000 for the second
quarter of 1998 compared to $116,000 for 1997.  Provision for taxes on domestic
income was 39% for 1998 and 1997.



                TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JULY 4, 1998 COMPARED
                  TO TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JUNE 28, 1997
                 
                 
1998 Compared to 1997

Net Sales

      Net sales for the twenty-six weeks ended July 4, 1998 increased by  
$170,000, or .8% to an aggregate of $20,672,000, compared to $20,501,000 in  
1997.  Total pounds shipped for the 1998 period decreased by .5%.  The 
twenty-six weeks of 1998 has one less shipping and production week as compared
to the twenty-six weeks in 1997.  The Company's traditional vacation week at 
the 4th of July occurred  in the second quarter as opposed to the third quarter
of 1997.


Cost of Sales and Gross Margin

      Cost of sales for the twenty-six weeks ended July 4, 1998 decreased by 
 .1% on a sales increase of.8%.  The twenty-six weeks of 1998 has one less
shipping and production week as compared to the twenty-six weeks of 1997.  
The Company's traditional vacation week at the 4th of July occurred in the
second quarter as opposed to the third quarter of 1997.

      As a result of an increase in sales of .8% and a decrease in cost
of sales by .1%, gross profit improved by 8.8%, as compared to the like period
of 1997.

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                          BURKE MILLS, INC.

        MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                     AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                            (Continued)
                            
                            
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

      Selling, general and administrative expenses for the twenty-six weeks 
increased $164,000, or 12.4%.  The increase is primarily due to increases in 
compensation and travel expenses.


Interest Expense

      Interest expense for the twenty-six weeks of 1998 decreased by $9,000 
compared to 1997 due to lower average long-term debt.


Interest Income

     Interest income for the twenty-six weeks increased by $32,000 as compared
to 1997.   The increase was due to an increase in funds invested.


Equity in Net Earnings of Affiliate

    The Company recorded $200,600 as equity in net earnings of Fytek, S.A. De 
C.V., its joint venture in Mexico.  The Company's share of net earnings and 
losses is 50%.  Fytek began operations in the fourth quarter of 1997.


Income before Provision for Income Taxes

      For the twenty-six weeks ended July 4, 1998, income  before provision  
for income taxes increased to $734,000,  which  includes $201,000  in  earnings
of affiliate, compared to $533,000 in 1997, primarily as a result of net 
earnings of affiliate.


Provision for Income Taxes

      For the twenty-six weeks ended July 4, 1998 and June 28, 1997, the 
Company made provision for income taxes of $219,000 and $209,000 respectively,
based on pre-tax income for 1998 of $734,000 and 1997 of $533,000.  Income 
taxes on as percentage of pre-tax income aggregated 41% and 39% for the 1998 
and 1997 period, respectively.


Subsequent Matters

      Currently, the outlook for the remainder of 1998 is driven by a number  
of uncertainties that could possibly have an impact on future operating 
results.  The continuing pressures in the market for lower prices impact the 
Company's efforts to increase market share and generate targeted profit 
levels.  The current economic forecast indicates moderate growth in durable
goods for the remainder of 1998. This definitely impacts the Company's efforts
inboth the automotive and home furnishings industries.


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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.

         MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                       AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
                              (Continued)
                            
                            
Liquidity and Capital Resources

      The Company sells a substantial portion of its accounts receivable to a
commercial factor so that the factor assumes the credit risk for these 
accounts and effects the collection of the receivables.  The Company my borrow
from First Union National Bank based on a $2,000,000 line of credit from the
recent long-term loan agreement which borrowings are secured by the 
outstanding credit balance at the factor.  As of July 4, 1998, the Company had
$3,410,00 due from the factor with a net of $3,144,000 to mature on July  22,
1998.
      The  Company entered into a new loan agreement effective March 29, 1996
providing for a term loan of $6,000,000 and a working capital facility of 
$2,000,000.  Under the provisions of the loan agreement, the Company may 
borrow up to $2,000,000 for seasonal working capital requirements using the
credit balance due from the factor as security.  The Company's working capital
at July 4, 1998 aggregated $8,600,000 representing a working capital ratio of 
3.3 to 1 compared with a working capital of $8,400,000 at January 3, 1998 and 
a working capital ratio of 3.5 to  1.
      As a measure of current liquidity, the Company's quick position (cash,  
cash equivalents and receivables over current liabilities) discloses the 
following at July 4, 1998:                                                    

        Cash, cash equivalents and receivables.............$8,100,000
        Current liabilities................................ 3,779,000
        Excess of quick assets over current liabilities....$4,321,000
                            
The Company believes that its cash, cash equivalents and receivables, and its
factoring and credit arrangements will be sufficient to finance its operations
for the next 12 months.


The results of operations of the Company for the periods discussed have not 
been significantly affected by inflation.

     During the twenty-six weeks of 1998, the Company acquired and made 
deposits on new machinery and equipment of approximately $557,000 as set forth
in the accompanying statement of cash flows.  For the balance of 1998, the 
Company anticipates the acquisition of machinery and equipment of approximately
$1,443,000 which, together with the acquisitions and deposits on acquisitions 
incurred to July 4,  1998, will aggregate an anticipated acquisition of new 
machinery of approximately $2,000,000 in 1998.  The Company plans  to  finance
its capital from cash provided from operations and bank financing.

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                           BURKE MILLS, INC.

        MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION 
                      AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
                             (Continued)



  Liquidity and Capital Resources (Continued)
        The Company has initiated discussions with its significant suppliers,
  large customers and financial institutions to ensure that those parties have
  appropriate plans to remedy Year 2000 issues where their systems interface 
  with the Company's systems  or otherwise impact its operations.  The Company
  will assess the extent to which its operations are vulnerable should those 
  organizations fail to remedy properly their computer systems.  While the 
  Company believes its planning efforts are adequate to address its Year 2000 
  concerns, there can be no guarantee that the systems of other companies on
  which the Company's systems and operations rely will be converted on a 
  timely basis and will not have a material effect on the Company.

  
  

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                         BURKE MILLS, INC.
                            
                            
                            
                            
                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                            
                            
                            
                            
Item 4 - Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders

The Company's annual meeting of stockholders was held on May 19, 1998. At the 
meeting, all five director nominees were elected.
        (a) The following directors were elected for a one-year term by the 
             votes indicated:
                Humayun N. Shaikh        2,316,544
                Charles P. McCamy        2,319,144
                Ahmed H. Shaikh          2,308,201
                Robert P. Huntley        2,319,144 
                William T. Dunn          2,319,144
           
        (b) There were no other matters presented for
             vote of stockholders.
             
Item 6 - Exhibits and Reports on 8-K

        (a)  Exhibits - Financial Data Schedule


        (b)  Reports on Form 8-K - No report on Form 8-K has been
             filed during the thirteen weeks July 4, 1998.


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                              BURKE MILLS, INC.

                          Financial Data Schedule

                Pursuant to Item 601(c) of Regulation S-K

        THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED 
        FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE QUARTERLY REPORT 
        ON FORM 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO
                         SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED JULY 4, 1998


   ITEM NUMBER         ITEM DESCRIPTION                         AMOUNT
   5-02(1)        Cash and cash items                         $3,876,230
   5-02(2)        Marketable securities                                0
   5-02(3)(a)(1)  Notes and accounts receivable - trade        4,224,229
   5-02(4)        Allowances for doubtful accounts                     0
   5-02(6)        Inventory                                    3,574,605
   5-02(9)        Total current assets                        12,396,757
   5-02(13)       Property, plant and equipment               26,907,412
   5-02(14)       Accumulated depreciation                    14,962,126
   5-02(18)       Total assets                                24,898,042
   5-02(21)       Total current liabilities                    3,779,048
   5-02(22)       Bonds, mortgages and similar debt            4,937,500
   5-02(28)       Preferred stock- mandatory redemption                0
   5-02(29)       Preferred stock-no mandatory redemption              0
   5-02(30)       Common stock                                 1,809,171
   5-02(31)       Other stockholders' equity                  12,145,523
   5-02(32)       Total liabilities and stockholders'
                              equity                          24,898,042
   5-03(b)1(a)    Net sales of tangible products              20,672,108
   5-03(b)1       Total revenues                              20,672,108
   5-03(b)2(a)    Cost of tangible goods sold                 18,443,356
   5-03(b)2       Total costs and expenses applicable
                              to sales and revenues           18,443,356
   5-03(b)3       Other costs and expenses                             0
   5-03(b)5       Provision for doubtful accounts           
                                and notes                              0
   5-03(b)(8)     Interest and amortization of debt
                              discount                           238,377
   5-03(b)(10)         Income before taxes and other items       733,905
   5-03(b)(11)         Income tax expense                        218,789
   5-03(b)(14)         Income/loss continuing operations         515,116
   5-03(b)(15)         Discontinued operations                         0
   5-03(b)(17)         Extraordinary items                             0
   5-03(b)(18)         Cumulative effect - changes in
                              accounting principles                    0
   5-03(b)(19)         Net income or loss                        515,116
   5-03(b)(20)         Earnings per share - primary                 $.19
   5-03(b)(20)         Earnings per share - fully diluted           $.19




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                          BURKE MILLS, INC.
                             
                             
                             
                             
                             
                                     
                              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 thereunto duly authorized.






                                             BURKE MILLS, INC.
                                               (Registrant)
                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
                                             
Date: ______________________            /s_________________________
                                           Charles P. McCamy
                                              (President)
                                              
                                              
                                           
Date: ______________________            /s_________________________
                                               Thomas I. Nail
                                         (Vice President Finance)
                                         (Principal Accounting Officer)
                                         (Principal Financial Officer)


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