DAN RIVER INC /GA/
10-Q, 1997-07-31
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D. C. 20549
                            _________________________

                                    Form 10-Q

     /X/  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
          THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

          For the quarterly period ended June 28, 1997
                                       OR
     / /  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

          For the transition period from ________________ to _________________

          Commission file number 33-70442


                                 DAN RIVER INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                 GEORGIA                               58-1854637
          (State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S. Employer
          incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)

          2291 Memorial Drive                          24541
          Danville, Virginia                           (Zip Code)
          (Address of principal executive offices)                    

          Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (804) 799-7000


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      


Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of June 28, 1997:
                                                       Class A:  726,454 Shares
                                                       Class B:   82,413 Shares

There are 16 pages in the sequentially numbered, manually signed original of
this report.

Exhibit Index is on page 15.
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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements.

                              See Following Pages.
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                                 DAN RIVER INC.   
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                  December 28,     June 28,
                                                      1996           1997
                                                  ------------   ------------
<S>                                               <C>            <C>
                                                     (Dollars in thousands)
                                     ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                      $      5,042   $      1,823
   Accounts receivable, net                             55,782         70,457
   Inventories                                          72,493         95,951
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets             1,275          4,456
   Deferred income taxes                                 5,643          5,313
                                                  ------------   ------------
        Total current assets                           140,235        178,000
Property, plant and equipment                          274,698        307,369
   Less accumulated depreciation and amortization      (99,348)      (102,008)
                                                  ------------   ------------
     Net property, plant and equipment                 175,350        205,361
Other assets                                             5,465          7,026
                                                  ------------   ------------
                                                  $    321,050   $    390,387
                                                  ============   ============

                      LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
   Current maturities of long-term debt           $      6,990   $     10,774
   Accounts payable                                     21,531         26,936
   Accrued compensation and related benefits            13,652         15,994
   Other accrued expenses                                4,771          8,514
                                                  ------------   ------------
     Total current liabilities                          46,944         62,218
Other liabilities:
   Long-term debt                                      162,478        212,726
   Deferred income taxes                                17,857         15,279
   Other deferred items                                  6,147         10,226
                                                  ------------   ------------
     Total other liabilities                           186,482        238,231
Common stock subject to put rights                       9,726         10,884
Shareholders' equity:
   Common stock, Class A, $.01 par value; 1,500,000 
   shares authorized; 726,454 shares issued and 
   outstanding                                               7              7
   Common stock, Class B, $.01 par value; 1,500,000
   shares authorized; 82,413 shares issued and
   outstanding                                               1              1
   Additional paid-in capital                           64,801         63,643
   Retained earnings                                    13,698         16,012
   Pension liability adjustment                           (609)          (609)
                                                  ------------   ------------
     Total shareholders' equity                         77,898         79,054
                                                  ------------   ------------
                                                  $    321,050   $    390,387
                                                  ============   ============
</TABLE>
                             See accompanying notes.<PAGE>
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                                 DAN RIVER INC.   
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                           Three Months Ended            Six Months Ended
                         -----------------------       ----------------------
                          June 29,      June 28,       June 29,      June 28,
                            1996          1997           1996          1997
                         ---------      --------       --------      --------
<S>                      <C>            <C>            <C>          <C>

                                        (Dollars in thousands)

Net sales                $  93,203      $ 122,199      $ 176,941     $ 227,935

Costs and expenses:
     Cost of sales          74,940         95,133        145,074       180,720
     Selling, general 
     and administrative 
     expenses               11,542         13,237         22,956        25,098
     Other operating
     costs, net                  -          7,875              -         7,875
                         ---------      ---------      ---------     ---------
Operating income             6,721          5,954          8,911        14,242

Other income                   121             83            377           123
Interest expense            (4,633)        (5,514)        (9,442)      (10,599)
                         ---------      ---------      ---------     ---------
Income (loss) before 
  income taxes               2,209            523           (154)        3,766 

Provision (benefit) for 
  income taxes                 873            202            (62)        1,452
                         ---------      ---------      ---------     ---------
Net income (loss)        $   1,336      $     321      $     (92) $      2,314 
                         =========      =========      =========     =========
</TABLE>
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                                 DAN RIVER INC.   
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                      Six Months Ended 
                                                  ---------------------------
                                                    June 29,       June 28,
                                                      1996           1997
                                                  ------------   ------------
                                                     (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                               <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net income (loss)                               $      (92)   $    2,314
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to 
     net cash provided by operating activities:                         
       Noncash interest expense                           594           621
       Depreciation and amortization                   10,413        14,042
       Deferred income taxes                             (118)       (2,248)
       Loss on writedown/disposal of equipment             97            46
       Writedown-plant closure                             --         7,875
       Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
       net of business acquired:
         Accounts receivable                            4,123         2,323
         Inventories                                    1,929       (11,143)
         Prepaid expenses and other assets               (491)         (980)
         Accounts payable and accrued expenses         (2,236)        3,806 
         Other liabilities                                216         1,079 
                                                   ----------    -----------
           Net cash provided by operating 
           activities                                  14,435        17,735
Cash flows from investing activities:
   Total capital expenditures                         (16,207)       (7,285)
     Plant and equipment acquired in 
        exchange for debt                               3,224            12
     Accrued equipment purchases                       (1,357)       (1,209)
                                                   ----------    -----------
       Capital expenditures in cash                   (14,340)       (8,482)
   Acquisition of business                                 --       (66,330)
   Proceeds from sale of discontinued product line      2,455            --
   Proceeds from sale of assets                         1,675         1,722
                                                   ----------    -----------
       Net cash used by investing activities          (10,210)      (73,090)
Cash flows from financing activities:
   Payments of long-term debt                         (15,200)       (5,473)
   Net borrowings - working capital facility          (13,526)       (1,900)
   Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt            25,313        60,783
   Payments of debt issuance costs                         --        (1,274)
                                                   ----------    -----------
       Net cash provided (used) by financing 
         activities                                    (3,413)       52,136
                                                   ----------    -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents      812        (3,219)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period        1,540         5,042
                                                   ----------    -----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         $    2,352    $    1,823
                                                   ==========    ===========
</TABLE>
                             See accompanying notes.<PAGE>
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                                 DAN RIVER INC.
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1.   Basis of Presentation

     The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
     include the accounts of Dan River Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary,
     Dan River Factory Stores, Inc. (together, the "Company").  In the opinion
     of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals)  
     considered necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim
     periods presented have been included.  Interim results are not necessarily
     indicative of results for a full year.  For further information, refer to
     the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
     Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 1996.


2.   Inventories

     The components of inventory are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        December 28,           June 28,
                                            1996                 1997
                                        ------------         ------------      
                                               (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                     <C>                 <C>
          Finished goods                $ 24,558            $ 28,823
          Work in process                 38,274              54,213
          Raw materials                    2,679               3,592
          Supplies                         6,982               9,323
                                        --------            --------
               Total Inventories        $ 72,493            $ 95,951
                                        ========            ========
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                                 DAN RIVER INC.
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


3.   Shareholders' Equity

     Activity in Shareholders' Equity is as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                      Total
                                      Additional            Pension   Share-
                      Common Stock     Paid-In    Retained  Liability holders'
                    Class A  Class B   Capital    Earnings  Adjustment Equity  
                    ------- --------  ----------  --------  ---------- -------
                                         (Dollars in thousands) 

<S>                 <C>     <C>       <C>         <C>       <C>        <C>
Balance at Decem-
  ber 28, 1996      $    7  $    1      $64,801   $13,698   $   (609)  $77,898

Change in common
  stock subject to
  put rights            --      --       (1,158)       --         --    (1,158)
Net income              --      --           --     2,314         --     2,314  
                    ------  ------      -------   -------   --------    ------

Balance at June
  28, 1997          $    7  $    1      $63,643   $16,012   $   (609)  $79,054
                    ======= =======     =======   =======   =========  =======
</TABLE>

4.   Other Operating Costs, Net

     During the quarter ended June 28, 1997, the Company recorded a pre-tax
     charge of $7,875,000 as a result of its decision to close its Riverside
     apparel fabrics weaving operation in Danville, Virginia.  The charge
     includes $373,000 for severance and other benefits related to
     approximately 200 employees.  The remainder of the charge relates
     principally to writedowns and other costs associated with the divestitures
     of real estate and equipment.  The Company anticipates that the facility
     will be closed during the second half of 1997 and that substantially all
     of the facility's assets will be relocated or disposed of within a 2-year
     period.

5.   Income Taxes 

     At December 28, 1996, the Company had net operating loss carryforwards of
     $900,000, which expire in 2005.  In addition, the Company had available a
     minimum tax credit carryforward of $8,100,000, and investment credit and
     other general business credit carryforwards of $5,300,000.  If not used,
     substantially all of the investment credit and other general business
     credit carryforwards will expire in the years 1997 through 2000.

     On September 3, 1991, the Company completed a financial restructuring (the
     "Restructuring") which involved issuing common and preferred stock to
     various parties.  The Company believes that the Restructuring did not  
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     result in a "change in ownership" under Section 382 of the Internal
     Revenue Code.  However, Section 382 and related regulations promulgated by
     the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) are extremely complex, and the
     Company's assessment of whether or not a "change in ownership" occurred
     involves judgments as to certain factual issues and interpretations as to
     certain legal issues for which there is little guidance.

     From the date of the Restructuring through December 28, 1996, the Company
     utilized an aggregate of $16,876,000 in net operating loss carryforwards
     and $1,723,000 in general business credit carryforwards for federal income
     tax purposes that are subject to review by the IRS.  The utilization of
     these carryforwards and related tax benefits could be significantly
     restricted or eliminated if the Restructuring is ultimately deemed to
     constitute a "change in ownership."

6.   Acquisition

     On February 3, 1997, the Company acquired substantially all the assets of
     The New Cherokee Corporation ("TNCC") for $65 million in cash, subject to
     a working capital adjustment, and the assumption of certain operating
     liabilities.  The purchase price and associated fees and expenses of
     approximately $2 million were funded at closing with $12.1 million of cash
     on hand, and borrowings under a new working capital line of credit and
     term loan of $19.9 million and $35 million, respectively.  In July 1997,
     as a result of the working capital adjustment, the Company received $1.7
     million from an escrow deposit.  The acquisition has been accounted for
     using the purchase method of accounting and the preliminary allocation of
     the purchase price did not result in the recording of goodwill.

     The following summarized, unaudited pro forma results of operations assume
     the acquisition of TNCC had occurred at the beginning of each period
     presented.  The pro forma information is presented for informational
     purposes and is not indicative of results which would have occurred or
     which may occur in the future.

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        Six Months Ended 
                                   ---------------------------
                                     June 29,       June 28,
                                       1996           1997
                                   ------------   ------------
                                      (Dollars in thousands)
<S>                                <C>            <C>
Net sales                          $226,506       $237,145

Net income (loss)                    (1,533)         2,785



</TABLE>

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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Acquisition of The New Cherokee Corporation

The Company acquired substantially all the assets and assumed certain
liabilities of The New Cherokee Corporation ("TNCC") for $63.3 million in cash. 
TNCC manufactured and sold substantially the same types of light weight yarn
dyed apparel fabrics as the Company.  The results of TNCC have been included
since the date acquired, February 3, 1997.

The purchase included the inventory, receivables, property, plant, and
equipment of TNCC, including the Sevierville Plant located in Sevierville,
Tennessee, the Spindale Plant in Spindale, North Carolina, and the Harris
Finishing Plant in Harris, North Carolina.  The Company also assumed certain
liabilities of TNCC including trade payables and some accrued liabilities. 
Funding for the acquisition is described in the Liquidity and Capital Resources
portion of this section.

General

Net sales for the second quarter of 1997 were $122.2 million, an increase of
$29.0 million or 31.1%, compared to the second quarter of 1996.  Sales of home
fashions products increased $2.1 million or 3.6%, while sales of apparel
fabrics were up $26.9 million or 77.6%.

The increase in sales in home fashions products resulted from higher unit
volumes and higher average pricing reflecting a better sales mix of products. 
The increase in sales of apparel fabrics resulted primarily from the
acquisition of TNCC on February 3, 1997.  Unit volume of apparel fabrics more
than doubled, offset by lower average pricing reflecting a less rich sales mix
that included lower price greige fabrics that are sold to the converter trade.

Gross profit for the second quarter of 1997 was $27.1 million, 22.1% of sales,
up $8.8 million or 48.2% from the second quarter of 1996, during which gross
profit represented 19.6% of sales.  The increase in gross profit was due to
higher unit volumes, better manufacturing performance (particularly in apparel
fabrics where there was increased activity levels) and lower raw material
prices.

The Company incurred a one-time charge in the second quarter of 1997 as a
result of the decision to close its Riverside apparel fabrics weaving operation
in Danville, Virginia.  The production from this facility will be moved to
other company facilities.  Accordingly, its closure will reduce fixed costs
without any decrease in production.  The $7.9 million pre-tax charge, reflected
under "Other Operating Costs, Net", includes $0.4 million for severance and
other employee benefit costs.  The remainder of the charge relates principally
to writedowns and other costs associated with the divestiture of real estate
and equipment.  

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 1997
were $13.2 million (10.8% of sales) as compared to $11.5 million (12.4% of <PAGE>
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sales) during the second quarter of 1996.  The increase relates to higher
incentive compensation expense, increased product design and rollout costs
associated with the introduction of the Nautica(R) brand of home fashions
products and increased selling and administrative expense as a result of the
acquisition of TNCC.

Due to the factors described above, operating income of $6.0 million was down
$767,000 or 11.4% from the second quarter of 1996.  Excluding the one-time
charge related to the closure of the Riverside Plant, operating income would
have been $13.8 million, an increase of $7.1 million or 106% compared with the
second quarter of 1996.

Interest expense for the second quarter of 1997 was $5.5 million, an increase
of $0.9 million or 19.0% from the second quarter of 1996.  The increase in
interest expense was due to higher debt levels reflecting the acquisition of
TNCC offset somewhat by lower average rates.  The lower average rates reflect
the acquisition debt related to TNCC, most of which is financed at floating
rates which are lower than the Company's fixed rate public debt, thereby
reducing the average interest rate.

An income tax provision of $0.2 million was recorded in the second quarter of
1997 (38.6% of pre-tax income), compared to a provision of $0.9 million (39.5%
of pretax income) for the second quarter of 1996.  Accordingly, the Company
recorded net income of $0.3 million for the second quarter of 1997 compared to
$1.3 million for the second quarter of 1996. 

Net sales for the first six months of 1997 were $227.9 million, which was $51.0
million (28.8%) higher than the corresponding period in 1996.  Sales of home
fashions products were up $3.6 million or 3.2%, while sales of apparel fabrics
were up $47.4 million or 73.9% during the applicable period.

The increase in sales of home fashions products for the first six months of
1997 as compared to the corresponding period in 1996 was due to higher unit
volume offset somewhat by lower average pricing.  The increase in sales of
apparel fabrics resulted primarily from the acquisition of TNCC on February 3,
1997.  Unit volumes more than doubled for the six months ended June 28, 1997. 
This was offset somewhat by lower average pricing reflecting a less rich sales
mix that includes lower price greige fabrics that are sold to the converter
trade.

Gross profit for the first six months of 1997 was $47.2 million (20.7% of
sales) up $15.3 million or 48.2% from the first six months of 1996, during
which gross margins were 18.0% of sales.  The increase in gross profit was due
to higher unit volumes, better manufacturing performance (particularly in
apparel fabrics where there was increased activity levels) and lower raw
material prices.

The Company incurred a one-time charge of $7.9 million in the second quarter of
1997 primarily as a result of the decision to close its Riverside apparel
fabrics weaving operation.  The charge is more fully described above in the
discussion of the results for the three months ended June 28, 1997.  

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the first six months of 1997
were $2.1 million (9.3%) higher than the corresponding period during 1996.  The

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increase was caused by higher incentive compensation expense, increased product
design and rollout costs associated with the introduction of the Nautica(R) 
brand of home fashions products, and increased selling and administrative 
expense as a result of the acquisition of TNCC.  For the six months, these 
expenses represented 11.0% of sales as compared to 13.0% of sales for the 
comparable period in 1996.

For the reasons described above, operating income was $14.2 million, up $5.3
million or 59.8% from the first six months of 1996.

Interest expense for the first six months of 1997 was $10.6 million up $1.2
million or 12.3% from the first six months of 1996.  The increase in interest
expense was due to higher debt levels reflecting the acquisition of TNCC offset
somewhat by lower average rates.  The lower average rates reflect the
acquisition debt related to TNCC, most of which is financed at floating rates
which are lower that the Company's fixed rate public debt, thereby reducing the
average interest rate.

An income tax provision of $1.5 million was recorded for the first six months
of 1997 (38.6% of pretax income), compared to an income tax benefit of $0.1
million recorded for the first six months of 1996.  Accordingly, the Company
recorded net income of $2.3 million for the six months ended June 28, 1997
compared to a net loss of $0.1 million for the six months ended June 29, 1996. 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General

The Company believes that internally generated cash flow, supplemented by
borrowings under its revolving credit facility and vendor financing, will be
sufficient to meet its foreseeable debt service requirements, capital
expenditures, and working capital needs.  The Company is considered highly
leveraged, with a debt to total capital ratio of 71.3% at June 28, 1997.

Credit Facilities and Vendor Financing

The total cash requirement on February 3, 1997 to consummate the acquisition of
The New Cherokee Corporation assets was $67 million including an escrow deposit
of $6.5 million and approximately $2 million for fees, expenses and certain
closing items.  The funds were provided by using $12.1 million of cash on hand
and borrowings of $19.9 million and $35 million, respectively, under a new
working capital credit line and term loan, described as follows.  The Company
received $1.7 million from the escrow deposit in July 1997.

The Company replaced its $60 million revolving credit facility with a new four
year $90 million working capital line of credit and a $35 million four year
term loan.  The working capital line of credit is tied to a borrowing base
formula, and both this facility and the $35 million term loan are secured by
the Company's accounts receivable, inventories, the personal property located
at the three TNCC manufacturing facilities, and the real property of the TNCC
North Carolina manufacturing facilities.

The working capital line of credit bears interest at the Base Rate, as defined
(8.50% as of July 23, 1997) or LIBOR plus 2% (7.72% as of July 23, 1997), for
periods of one, three or six months, at the Company's option.  The working 
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capital line is non-amortizing and any amounts outstanding are due at the final
maturity of February 3, 2001.  The initial borrowing under the line was $19.9
million on February 3, 1997.  At June 28, 1997, the aggregate borrowings under
the line were $18 million, $0.8 million in letters of credit were outstanding
and the Company had unused availability of $65.5 million on the working capital
line.

The $35 million term loan bears interest at the Base Rate or LIBOR plus 2.50%,
(8.22% as of July 23, 1997), for periods of one, three or six months, at the
Company's option.  Principal payments are required in the following amounts for
each fiscal year: 1997, $1.75 million; 1998, $4.25 million, 1999, $5.0 million,
and 2000, $24.0 million, of which $20.25 million is due November 2000.

Both of the above-described facilities are provided pursuant to a Loan and
Security Agreement which contains certain covenants including requirements for
the maintenance of a certain cash interest coverage ratio and a minimum net
worth.  The amount available to be borrowed under the working capital line of
credit is tied to a borrowing base formula which is dependent on the level of
eligible accounts receivable and inventories, less $10 million.

In addition, the Company finances certain capital expenditures through vendors
of the capital assets, and will continue to utilize this method of financing
where it deems appropriate.

Working Capital

Net cash generated from operating activities was $17.7 million in the six
months ended June 28, 1997.  Included in that amount is a use of cash for
operating assets and liabilities of $4.9 million, primarily comprised of a $5.0
million use for operating working capital (accounts receivable - $2.3 million
source, inventories - $11.1 million use, and accounts payable and accrued
expenses - $3.8 million source).  

During the comparable six month period ended June 29, 1996, net cash generated
from operating activities was $14.4 million.  Included in that amount is a
source of cash from operating assets and liabilities of $3.5 million, primarily
comprised of a $3.8 million source from operating working capital (accounts
receivable - $4.1 source, inventories - $1.9 million source, and accounts
payable and accrued expenses - $2.2 million use).

Capital Improvements

During the first six months of 1997, the Company purchased $7.3 million in
equipment and manufacturing improvements.  The Company expects to continue
modernizing and making capital improvements over the next several years, which
are anticipated to be financed through cash generated by operations, vendor
financing, and borrowings under the credit agreement.

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                          PART II - OTHER INFORMATION 


Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

          Pursuant to action taken by written consent of shareholders in lieu
          of an annual meeting, effective on April 22, 1997 the Board of
          Directors as previously reported to the Commission was re-elected in
          its entirety.  Consents of holders of 501,263 shares of the Class A
          voting common stock of the Company were solicited and received in
          favor of the re-election of each of the directors.  Consents of the
          remaining shareholders of the Company were not solicited.

Item 6.        Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

(a)            (The exhibits to this Form 10-Q are listed in the accompanying
               index to Exhibits.)


(b)            On April 18, 1997 the Registrant filed a Current Report on Form
               8-K/A, Amendment No. 1 to its Current Report on Form 8-K filed
               February 18, 1997.  The Form 8-K/A included:  (i) TNCC's
               unaudited consolidated financial statements as of December 28,
               1996 and for the three months ended December 28, 1996 and
               December 30, 1995, (ii) TNCC's audited consolidated financial
               statements as of September 28, 1996 and for the year ended
               September 28, 1996 and (iii) pro forma consolidated financial
               information as of December 28, 1996 for the Registrant's fiscal
               year ended December 28, 1996. 

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                                   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.  

                                   DAN RIVER INC.
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<S>                                <C>

Date:  July 30, 1997                  /s/ Barry F. Shea     
                                   -----------------------------------
                                   Barry F. Shea
                                   Vice President-Chief Financial Officer
                                   (Authorized Signing Officer and
                                   Principal Financial Officer)

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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX
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<CAPTION>

Exhibit No.         Description of Exhibit                            Page No.
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<S>                 <C>                                               <C>


27                  Financial Data Schedule, which is submitted 
                    electronically to the Securities and Exchange 
                    Commission for information only and not filed.        16


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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET OF DAN RIVER INC. AS OF JUNE 28, 1997 AND
THE RELATED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 28, 1997 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
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<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   6-MOS
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