10-Q

FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.    20549

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

For the quarterly period ended December 27, 2003

OR

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to  _____

Commission File No. 0-8544

SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	56-0901212
(State or other jurisdiction of   incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
701 Griffith Road Charlotte, North Carolina	28217
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(704) 559-5777
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable(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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

YES  x               NO  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)

 YES  o                NO  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

Class of Common Stock	Outstanding at February 6, 2004
Par value $0.10 per share	3,255,428

 

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INDEX

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION:	Page No.
Item 1.  Financial Statements:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3-4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity	7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8-12
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition             and Results of Operations	13-22
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk	22
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures	23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION	24
Item 6.  Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K	24

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SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		December 27,		June 28,
		2003		2003
		(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	927,000	$	217,000
Accounts receivable, less allowances of       $1,099,000 and $942,000		8,349,000		12,074,000
Inventories		11,094,000		11,329,000
Deferred tax asset, current		1,478,000		1,432,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		797,000		964,000
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS		22,645,000		26,016,000
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Building and leasehold improvements		6,890,000		6,890,000
Machinery and equipment		1,405,000		1,380,000
Furniture, fixtures and transportation equipment		1,550,000		1,550,000
Total		9,845,000		9,820,000
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization		(4,069,000)		(3,728,000)
NET PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT		5,776,000		6,092,000
DEFERRED TAX ASSET, LONG TERM		1,618,000		1,832,000
OTHER LONG-TERM ASSETS		403,000		673,000
GOODWILL, NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION		3,790,000		3,790,000
	$	34,232,000	$	38,403,000

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

		December 27,		June 28,
		2003		2003
		(unaudited)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	6,353,000	$	8,601,000
Customers’ deposits		1,679,000		1,175,000
Accrued expenses		184,000		356,000
Revolving line of credit		8,025,000		7,301,000
Current maturities of long-term debt		1,813,000		1,078,000
Current maturity of obligation under capital lease		152,000		141,000
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES		18,206,000		18,652,000
Long-term debt		2,464,000		3,520,000
Obligation under capital lease		4,160,000		4,239,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES		24,830,000		26,411,000
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Common stock – par value $0.10; authorized 12,000,000      shares, issued 3,396,228, outstanding 3,255,428		340,000		340,000
Additional paid-in capital		13,047,000		13,047,000
Accumulated deficit		(3,398,000)		(808,000)
Total		9,989,000		12,579,000
Treasury stock, at cost, 140,800 shares		(587,000)		(587,000)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY		9,402,000		11,992,000
	$	34,232,000	$	38,403,000

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
	For the Three Months Ended				For the Six Months Ended
	December 27, 2003		December 28, 2002		December 27, 2003		December 28, 2002
	(13 Weeks)		(13 Weeks)		(26 Weeks)		(26 Weeks)
REVENUES	$	10,478,000	$	16,149,000	$	20,143,000	$	32,977,000
COST OF SALES		9,354,000		13,493,000		17,701,000		27,711,000
GROSS PROFIT		1,124,000		2,656,000		2,442,000		5,266,000
SELLING EXPENSES		792,000		974,000		1,533,000		1,984,000
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE      EXPENSES		1,389,000		1,051,000		2,481,000		2,425,000
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME		(1,057,000)		631,000		(1,572,000)		857,000
Net Interest Expense		414,000		399,000		850,000		799,000
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE BENEFIT      FOR INCOME TAX		(1,471,000)		232,000		(2,422,000)		58,000
INCOME TAX EXPENSE		389,000		69,000		168,000		22,000
NET (LOSS) INCOME	$	(1,860,000)	$	163,000	$	(2,590,000)	$	36,000
Basic (loss) income per share		$  (0.57)		$  0.05		$  (0.80)		$  0.01
Diluted (loss) income per share		$  (0.57)		$  0.05		$  (0.80)		$  0.01
Weighted average shares      Outstanding:
Basic		3,255,428		3,255,428		3,255,428		3,255,428
Diluted		3,255,428		3,255,428		3,255,428		3,255,428

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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  SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

	(Unaudited)
	For the Six Months Ended
	December 27, 2003		December 28, 2002
	(26 Weeks)		(26 Weeks)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net (loss) income	$	(2,590,000)	$	36,000
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in       operating activities:
Depreciation		341,000		326,000
Provision for inventory obsolescence		60,000		-
Provision for losses on accounts receivable		157,000		85,000
Deferred income taxes		168,000		22,000
Decrease (increase) in:
Accounts receivable		3,568,000		(3,833,000)
Inventories		175,000		3,237,000
Income Tax Receivable		-		467,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		167,000		(193,000)
Other assets		270,000		(447,000)
(Decrease) increase in:
Accounts payable		(2,248,000)		(361,000)
Trade Notes Payable		(321,000)		-
Accrued expenses and customers’ deposits		332,000		268,000
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		79,000		(393,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures		(25,000)		(28,000)
Proceeds on sale of assets		-		13,000
Net cash used in investing activities		(25,000)		(15,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings on line of credit agreement		724,000		1,057,000
Principal payments on capital lease obligation		(68,000)		(59,000)
Principal payments on long-term debt		-		(1,212,000)
Proceeds from notes payable		-		153,000
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		656,000		(61,000)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH		710,000		(469,000)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at beginning of period		217,000		970,000
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of period	$	927,000	$	501,000
Supplemental Disclosures:
Cash paid (refunded) during period for:
Interest	$	745,000	$	874,000
Income taxes		69,000		(403,000)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

	Common Shares	Common  Stock		Additional Paid-In   Capital		Retained Earnings (accumulated  deficit)		Accumulated Other  Comprehensive Loss			Treasury Stock		Comprehensive  Loss
BALANCE, JUNE 30, 2001	3,396,228	$	340,000	$	13,047,000	$	4,830,000		$	(264,000)	$	(587,000)
Net loss	-		-		-		(5,342,000)		-			-	$	(5,342,000)
Accumulated Comprehensive loss    – Interest rate swap, net of tax	-		- -		-		-		95,000			-		95,000
Comprehensive Loss	-		-		-		-		-			-	$	(5,247,000)
BALANCE, JUNE 29, 2002	3,396,228		340,000		13,047,000		(512,000)		(169,000)			(587,000)
Net loss	-		-		-		(296,000)		-			-	$	(296,000)
Accumulated Comprehensive income    – Interest rate swap, net of tax	- -		-		-		-		169,000			-		169,000
Comprehensive income	-		-		-		-		-			-	$	(127,000)
BALANCE, JUNE 38, 2003	3,396,228		340,000		13,047,000		(808,000)			-	$	(587,000)
Net loss	-		-		-		(2,590,000)		-			-
BALANCE,  DECEMBER 27, 2003   (unaudited)	3,396,228		340,000		13,047,000		(3,398,000)			- -		(587,000)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1.    Interim Financial Statements

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present the Registrant's financial position, the results of operations and changes in cash flow for the periods indicated.  Any interim adjustments are of a normal recurring nature unless otherwise indicated in the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The accounting policies followed by the Registrant are set forth in the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003, which is incorporated by reference.

Note 2.    Operations and Liquidity

The Company’s operating results reflect difficult business conditions within the capital goods markets.  As shown in the accompanying financial statements, the Company’s sales have decreased to $20.1 million in fiscal 2004 from $33.0 million for the same period in fiscal 2003.  In addition, the Company has incurred a net loss of $2,590,000 during the six months ended December 27, 2003.  The loss was realized primarily as a result of: 1) decreased demand for capital goods from both segments; 2) severely competitive market conditions experienced by the Company’s textile customers; and 3) the Company’s inability to pass along the rise in the Euro to its customers.  As a result of these factors, the Company is responding to the decrease in sales by restructuring its commission arrangement with sales personnel, and reducing general and administrative expenses, including a continued reduction of the lease payments for its main facility. 

As disclosed in Note 7, the Company is currently in discussions regarding refinancing its credit facility, which is scheduled to mature March 31, 2004.  The Company currently does not have the financial resources to repay this debt when it becomes due and will therefore need to refinance this debt prior to maturity.  There is no assurance that the Company will be able to refinance this debt with another lender on a timely basis, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.  Additionally, the textile industry has continued to experience tightened lending practices from traditional financial institutions, which may further hinder Speizman’s ability to refinance this debt, especially in light of Speizman’s recent financial losses.  There can be no assurances that additional financing will be available when needed or desired on terms favorable to the Company or at all.  If Speizman is unable to refinance this debt or obtain needed additional capital, it could not meet its cash requirements and it may be required to cease operations. 

Note 3.    Deferred Revenue

The Company, in some instances with its laundry equipment and services business, is engaged in installation projects for customers on a contract basis.  Some contracts call for progress billings.  In such cases, the Company uses the percentage of completion method to recognize revenue whereby sales are recorded based upon the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs at completion.  The Company had no deferred revenue at December 27, 2003 and June 28, 2003.

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Note 4.    Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following:

		December 27,		June 28,
		2003		2003
		(unaudited)
Machines	$	5,997,000	$	6,470,000
Parts and supplies		5,097,000		4,859,000
Total	$	11,094,000	$	11,329,000

Note 5.    Taxes on Income

For the six months ended December 27, 2003, the Company has not recorded any income tax benefit as a result of management’s assessment that the Company may not be able to realize certain tax benefits from net operating loss carryforwards.  At December 27, 2003, the Company had outstanding federal and state net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) of approximately $4.8 million and $12.2 million, respectively.  These carryforwards expire at various dates through 2023.  During the six months ended December 27, 2003, the Company has increased its valuation allowance from $200,000 to $1,340,000 related to operating loss carryforwards, since it is not likely that all of the loss carryforwards will be realized prior to their expiration. 

Note 6.    Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share includes no dilution and is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted net loss per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could share in the net income of the Company, which consists of stock options using the treasury stock method.  In a period with a net loss, the weighted average shares outstanding will be the same for basic and diluted net loss per share.

Note 7. Long-Term Debt

The Company has a revolving credit facility and a line of credit for issuance of Documentary Letters of Credit with SouthTrust Bank, N.A.  Effective December 31, 2003, the Company entered into a Seventh Amendment and Forbearance Agreement relating to its credit facility with SouthTrust Bank, extending the maturity date until March 31, 2004.  The credit facility, as amended, provides a revolving credit facility up to $8.0 million and an additional line of credit for issuance of documentary letters of credit up to $4.5 million.  The availability under the combined facility is limited to a borrowing base as defined by the bank.  The Company, as of January 30, 2004, had borrowings with SouthTrust Bank of $7.5 million under the revolving credit facility and had unused availability of $500,000. 

The Company is currently in discussions regarding refinancing its credit facility, which is scheduled to mature in March 31, 2004.  Due to the Company’s continuing decline in revenues, its availability under the credit facility have been significantly reduced.  If the decline in revenues should continue, the Company may not be able to meet its cash requirements.  There can be no assurances the Company will be able to refinance this debt with another lender on a timely basis, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. 

The occurrence of an event of default under the Company’s debt agreements entitles the lender to exercise certain rights, including the right to declare all amounts outstanding immediately due and payable, and the right to liquidate the collateral securing such loans.  The Company’s credit facility is secured by all the assets of the Company. 

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Other long-term obligations primarily include trade debt with payment dates beyond one year.  Effective February 2002, the Company restructured its payment terms with Lonati S.p.A., its largest supplier, on current trade obligations amounting to $5.2 million, less $1.0 million owed to the Company.  The net balance of $4.2 million is payable over a 24-month period commencing March 1, 2004.  The restructured terms also include an interest charge at 6% per annum, payable quarterly commencing September 2002.  The agreement also provides the Company through February 2006 with exclusive distribution rights for Lonati’s product line and the ability to purchase in U.S. dollars. 

Monthly principal payments of approximately $176,000 under the $4.2 million note with Lonati are scheduled to begin on March 1, 2004.  Due to the continued decline in revenues, the Company does not anticipate that it will be able to begin making those payments.  The Company hopes to try and renegotiate the payment terms under the note.  There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in renegotiating the terms of the Lonati agreement.

The occurrence of an event of default under the Company’s credit facility would constitute an event of default under the Company’s debt agreement with Lonati.

At December 27, 2003, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants related to the Lonati agreement.

Long-term debt consists of:

		December 27,		June 28
		2003		2003
		(unaudited)
Trade notes payable	$	4,277,000	$	4,598,000
Current maturities		(1,813,000)		(1,078,000)
	$	2,464,000	$	3,520,000

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Note 8.   Segment Information

The Company operates primarily in two segments of business, textile equipment (“textile”) and laundry equipment and services (“laundry”).  Corporate operations include general corporate expenses, amortization of debt issuance costs, and interest expense related to the Company’s credit facility.

The table below summarizes financial data by segment.

Segment Information	Six Months	Total Textile		Total Laundry
	Ended December		Segment		Segment	Corporate		Total
Net Sales	2003	$	11,535,000		8,608,000	-	$	20,143,000
	2002	$	19,185,000		13,792,000	-	$	32,977,00
(Loss) Earnings before Interest       & Taxes	2003	$	(857,000)		(255,000)	(460,000)	$	(1,572,000)
	2002	$	901,000		485,000	(529,000)	$	857,000
Capital Expenditures	2003	$	25,000		-	-	$	25,000
	2002	$	18,000		10,000	-	$	28,000
Depreciation and Amortization .	2003	$	185,000		100,000	56,000	$	341,000
	2002	$	149,000		16,000	161,000	$	326,000
Interest Expense	2003	$	496,000		259,000	95,000	$	850,000
	2002	$	455,000		2,000	342,000	$	799,000

Segment Information	Three Months	Total Textile		Total Laundry
	Ended December		Segment		Segment		Corporate		Total
Net Sales	2003	$	6,108,000		4,370,000		-	$	10,478,000
	2002	$	10,698,000		5,451,000		-	$	16,149,00
(Loss) Earnings before Interest       & Taxes.	2003	$	(680,000)		(157,000)		(220,000)	$	(1,057,000)
	2002	$	664,000		233,000		(266,000)	$	631,000
Capital Expenditures	2003	$	3,000		-		-	$	3,000
	2002	$	12,000		10,000		-	$	22,000
Depreciation and Amortization	2003	$	92,000		49,000		27,000	$	168,000
	2002	$	74,000		8,000		80,000	$	162,000
Interest Expense	2003	$	241,000		125,000		48,000	$	414,000
	2002	$	284,000		1,000		114,000	$	399,000
Total Assets
December 27, 2003 (unaudited)		$	25,527,000	$	8,705,000	$	-	$	34,232,000
June 28, 2003		$	28,788,000	$	9,615,000	$	-	$	38,403,000
Goodwill
December 27, 2003 (unaudited)		$	622,000	$	3,168,000	$	-	$	3,790,000
June 28, 2003		$	622,000	$	3,168,000	$	-	$	3,790,000

Note 9.     Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

The Company adopted the disclosure only provisions of Statement of Financial Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.  In addition, the Company adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123.  SFAS No. 148 had no impact on net income (loss) or stockholders’ equity.  The Company uses the intrinsic value method of accounting for the plan in accordance with Accounting Principle Board Opinion No. 25, and, therefore, recognizes no compensation expense for stock options.  No stock options were issued for the six months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002.  Pro forma net income and earnings per share, as if the fair value method in SFAS No. 123 had been used to account for stock-based compensation, and the assumptions used for six months ended December 27, 2003 and December 28, 2002 are as follows:

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	For the Six Months ended
		December 27, 2003		December 28, 2002
(Loss) Income:
As reported	$	(2,590,000)	$	36,000
Compensation expense		(6,000)		(6,000)
Pro forma	$	(2,596,000)	$	30,000
Basic (loss) income earnings per share:
As reported	$	(0.80)	$	0.01
Compensation expense		-		-
Pro forma	$	(0.80)	$	0.01

Note 10.    Commitments And Contingencies

The Company has outstanding commitments backed by letters of credit of approximately $2,779,000 and $4,180,000 at December 27, 2003 and June 28, 2003, respectively, relating to the purchase of machine inventory for delivery to customers.

The Company filed a lawsuit with one of its customers for nonperformance associated with certain sales contracts.  On July 30, 2001, the defendant filed a counterclaim alleging damages due to delay in delivery of machines and defects in operation in the amount of $6.8 million (Canadian) or approximately U.S. $4.3 million, plus interest and penalties in an unspecified amount.  Based upon discussions with its legal counsel, the Company believes the counterclaim is without merit and intends to defend its position vigorously.

In the normal course of business, the Company is named in various other lawsuits. The Company vigorously defends such lawsuits, none of which are expected to have a material impact on operations, either individually or in the aggregate.

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

NOTE REGARDING PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT

This report contains forward-looking statements that have been made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about Speizman's industry, management beliefs, and certain assumptions made by Speizman's management.  Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes,” "seeks," "estimates," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict; therefore, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in any such forward-looking statements.  Such risks and uncertainties include those set forth herein under the caption "Other Risk Factors.”  Unless required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  However, readers should carefully review the risk factors set forth in other reports and documents that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

GENERAL

 Speizman Industries, Inc. is a major distributor of specialized industrial machinery, parts and equipment.  The Company operates primarily in two segments, textile equipment (“textile segment”) and laundry equipment and services (“laundry segment”).  In the textile segment, the Company distributes sock-knitting machines, other knitting equipment, automated boarding, finishing and packaging equipment used in the sock industry, and related parts.  In the laundry segment, the Company sells commercial and industrial laundry equipment, including the distribution of machines and parts as well as providing installation and after sales service.  The Company refers to its operations in the textile segment as Speizman Industries, and the laundry segment as Wink Davis Equipment Co., Inc. (“Wink Davis”).

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenues decreased to $10.5 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 from $16.1 million for second quarter in fiscal 2003.  Revenues for the textile division decreased to $6.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 from $10.7 million for second quarter fiscal 2003 and reflects a 49% reduction in sales of new and used machinery. The reduction in machine sales was partially offset by a 9% increase in parts and service revenues.  Revenues for the laundry division decreased to $4.4 million from $5.4 million last year and reflect a 26% reduction in sales of new machinery and an 8% reduction in parts and service revenues.

For the six months ended December 27, 2003, total revenues decreased 39% to $20.1 million from $33.0 million in the prior year.  Revenues for the textile division decreased 40% to $11.5 million from $19.1 million in the prior year.  Laundry revenues decreased 38% to $8.6 million from $13.9 million in the prior year.  The decrease in both divisions reflects a decrease in demand for capital goods from both segments of the business.

Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 decreased 59% to $1.1 million from $2.7 million in the second quarter of last year.  As a percentage of revenues, gross margin decreased to 11% from 16% in the prior quarter.  Second quarter gross margin decreased in the textile division from 16% in 2003 to 10% in 2004.  Gross margins decreased due to an increase in sales of lower margin seamless machinery.  Due to decreased demand for its sock knitting and finishing equipment, the Company has been unable to pass along the increased cost of equipment resulting from the strengthened Euro during the second quarter of fiscal 2004.  In addition, the Company increased its inventory reserve for used equipment by $60,000. Second quarter gross margin for the laundry division decreased to 12% from 18% for the same quarter last year.  The decrease reflects the fixed nature of service related expenses (primarily payroll related) included in cost of sales and was partially offset by an 8% increase in the gross margin for new machinery as the Company sold fewer large projects in the current quarter. Typically, large projects earn a smaller gross margin due to the competitive nature of these projects.

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Gross profit for the six months ended December 27, 2003, decreased to $2.4 million from $5.3 million in fiscal 2003.  As a percentage of sales, gross margin decreased to 12% from 16% last year.  The decrease in gross margin is attributable to the following: (1) an increase in the sales of lower margin seamless textile machines; (2) the Company’s inability to pass along the rise in the Euro as noted above; and (3) the  decrease in sales volume for the laundry division.

Selling expenses decreased to $792,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 from $974,000 last year.  As a percentage of sales, selling expenses increased to 8% from 6%.  The decrease in dollars is due to lower commission expenses resulting from lower sales.  The increase as a percentage of sales reflects the lower sales volume for the second quarter and the relatively fixed nature of certain selling expenses.

Selling expenses decreased to $1.5 million (8% of sales) in the six months ended December 27, 2003, as compared to $2.0 million (6% of sales) in the same period last year.  The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in commissions due to a decrease in sales.  As a percentage of revenues, the increase reflects the fixed nature of some selling expenses.

General and administrative expenses increased to $1.4 million (13% of sales) in the second quarter of fiscal 2003 from $1.1 million (7% of sales) in the second quarter of last year.  The increase in general and administrative expenses reflects an increase in fees to secure financing, an increase in bad debt expense, and an increase in depreciation for a new computer system installed during fiscal 2003.

The increase in interest expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 reflects an increase in borrowings under the Company’s revolving line of credit and an increase in the interest rate paid to the Company’s primary lender.

Interest expense increased to $850,000 in the six months ended December 27, 2003, from $799,000 in the prior year.  The increase is due to increased borrowings under the Company’s revolving line of credit and an increase in the interest rate paid to the Company’s primary lender.

The provision for income tax in the current quarter was $389,000. This compared to an expense of $69,000 for income tax for the same period last year or 30% of the pre-tax income.  For the six months period ended December 2003 and 2002, the effective rates were (7%) and 38%, respectively.  The difference between the effective tax rates and the statutory tax rates is due to non-deductible expenses for tax purposes such as meal and entertainment expenses and the Company’s decision to reduce its deferred tax asset by $1,140,000 in the current year.

Net loss for the quarter ended December 27, 2003 was $(1,860,000), or $(0.57) per basic and diluted share, compared to a net income of $163,000 or $0.05 per basic and diluted share for the quarter ended December 28, 2002.

Net loss for the six months ended December 27, 2003, was $(2,590,000) or $(0.80) per basic and dilutive share, as compared to net income of $36,000, or $0.01 per basic and dilutive share for the same period last year.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

The Company has historically satisfied its cash requirements from operations, borrowings under credit facility arrangements, and by negotiating extended terms of trade debt.  The Company has a revolving credit facility with SouthTrust Bank, N.A.  The agreement with SouthTrust as amended on December 31, 2003, expires on March 31, 2004 and provides a revolving line of credit up to $8.0 million and an additional line of credit for issuance of Documentary Letters of Credit up to $4.5 million.  The availability under the combined lines of credit is limited by the percentage of accounts receivable and inventory advance rates determined from time to time by SouthTrust.  As of January 30, 2004, the Company’s revolving line of credit was $7.5 million and the usage for documentary letters of credit was $2.5 million.  The unused amount available to the Company as determined by the Bank was $500,000 as of January 30, 2004.  Due to the Company’s continuing decline in revenues, its availability under the credit facility has been significantly reduced.  If the decline in revenues should continue, the Company may not be able to meet its cash requirements to continue operations.  Amounts outstanding under the line of credit for direct borrowings bear interest at a rate of prime plus 3% until the expiration of the agreement. In connection with the SouthTrust facility, the Company granted a security interest in all assets of the Company. 

Monthly principal payments of approximately $176,000 under the $4.2 million note with Lonati are scheduled to begin on March 1, 2004.  Due to the continued decline in revenues, the Company does not anticipate that it will be able to begin making those payments.  The Company hopes to try and renegotiate the payment terms under the note.  There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in renegotiating the terms of the Lonati agreement. 

Working capital at December 27, 2003 was $4.4 million, a decrease of $3.0 million from $7.4 million at June 28, 2003.  The working capital ratio at December 27, 2003 was 1.24 compared with 1.39 at June 28, 2003.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $79,000 for the six months ended December 27, 2003 compared with $393,000 used by operating activities during the same period in fiscal 2003.  

The decrease of $3.6 million in accounts receivable during the first half of fiscal 2004 primarily resulted from lower shipments of textile and laundry equipment.

The reduction in inventory of $235,000 reflects increased inventory reserves of $60,000 recorded during the first six months of fiscal 2004 for used equipment that could be sold for less than the inventory value.

Prepaid expenses and other current assets decreased $167,000 during the first half of fiscal 2004.  The decrease is primarily due to the expensing of prepaid consulting fees for bank financing and the expensing of prepaid property taxes. 

Other long-term assets decreased $270,000 during the first half of fiscal 2003.  The decrease is due to the expensing of certain long-term assets and the write-off of a long-term account receivable account deemed to be uncollectible in the second quarter of fiscal 2004.

Accounts payable decreased $2,248,000 due to reduced purchases and reflects the lower sales volume during the first six months of fiscal 2004.

Accrued expenses and customer deposits increased $332,000 for the first six months of fiscal 2004 due to a reclassification of certain accrued expenses from accounts payable.

Cash used in investing activities was $25,000 and resulted from capital expenditures.

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Net cash provided by financing activities was $656,000 for the six months ended December 27, 2003.  Capital lease payments of $68,000 were offset by increased borrowings from the bank of $724,000.

The Company’s credit facility with SouthTrust matures March 31, 2004.  The Company currently does not have the financial resources to repay this debt when it becomes due and will therefore need to refinance this debt prior to maturity.  The Company has been trying unsuccessfully to refinance its existing credit facility for an extended period of time.  There is no assurance that the Company will be able to refinance this debt with another lender on a timely basis, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.  Additionally, the textile industry has continued to experience tightened lending practices from traditional financial institutions whichmay further hinder Speizman’s ability to refinance this debt, especially in light of Speizman’s recent financial losses.  If Speizman is unable to refinance this debt or obtain needed additional capital, it would be required to significantly reduce its operations, dispose of assets and/or sell additional securities on terms that could be dilutive to current stockholders.  However, there can be no assurances that additional financing will be available when needed or desired on terms favorable to the Company or at all.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following table presents our long-term contractual obligations:

	Payments Due by Periods
	Total		Less Than    One Year		1-3 Years		4-5 Years		After 5 Years
Notes payable and long-term debt	$	12,302,000	$	9,838,000	$	2,464,000	$	-	$	-
Capital lease obligations (1)	9,133,000		800,000		2,400,000		1,600,000		4,333,000
Irrevocable letters of credit	2,800,000		2,800,000		-		-		-
Operating leases		899,000		453,000		446,000		-		-
Deferred compensation		1,155,000		108,000		337,000		224,000		486,000
Total	$	26,289,000	$	13,999,000	$	5,647,000	$	1,824,000	$	4,819,000

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(1)  Includes principal and interest payments.

The Company did not have any material commitments for capital expenditures or other noncancelable purchase commitments as of December 27, 2003.  The Company had no off balance sheet commitments as of December 27, 2003.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.  Management believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.

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Revenue Recognition

The Company applies the provisions of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, Revenue Recognition (SAB 101) to all revenue transactions.  The major portion of the Company’s revenues consists of sales and commissions on sales of machinery and equipment. The revenue derived from the textile segment is recognized in full at the time of shipment, and for the laundry segment, at time of installation. In some instances the laundry equipment and services business is engaged in installation projects for customers on a contract basis. Some contracts call for progress billings. In such cases, the Company uses the percentage of completion method to recognize revenue whereby sales are recorded based upon the ratio of costs incurred to total estimated costs at completion. Shipping and handling charges to customers are included in revenues. Costs associated with shipping are included in cost of sales.

Impairment of Goodwill

In assessing the value of the Company’s goodwill, management must make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine the carrying amount of the assets.  If these estimates or their related assumptions change in the future, the Company may be required to record impairment charges for these assets.  Effective July 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" and is now required to analyze goodwill for impairment issues on an annual basis.

The Company performs its annual impairment test of goodwill on the last day of its fiscal year and more often if circumstances surrounding its business dictate that it do so.  For purposes of determining the fair value of its goodwill, the Company computes the net present value of its future cash flows using the five-year average return on investment earned by comparable companies in its industry and compares that to the book value of the reporting segment.

Inventory and Bad Debt Reserves

In assessing the value of the Company’s accounts receivable and inventory, management must make assumptions regarding the collectibility of accounts receivable and the market value of the Company’s inventory.  In the case of accounts receivable, the Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts based on specifically identified amounts that management believes to be uncollectible.  Management also records an additional allowance based on certain percentages of its aged receivables over 90 days old, which are determined based on historical experience and management’s assessment of the general financial conditions affecting its customer base.  If actual collections experience changes, revisions to the allowance may be required.  After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed, the receivable is written off against the allowance.  In the case of inventory, the Company considers recent sales of similar products, trends in the industry and other factors when establishing an inventory reserve for a specific product.  

Deferred Tax Assets

The Company has recorded a deferred tax benefit associated with its net operating losses and other timing differences associated with tax regulations and generally accepted accounting principles, because management believes these assets will be recoverable by offsetting future taxable income.  If the Company does not return to profitability, or if the loss carry forwards cannot be utilized within federal statutory deadlines (currently 20 years), the asset may be impaired.  During fiscal 2004, the Company reduced its deferred tax asset by $1,140,000 in light of these uncertainties.

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OUTLOOK

Fiscal 2004 Equipment Bookings – The Company experienced a sharp decline in equipment bookings in the textile and laundry divisions during the first six months of fiscal 2004.  Consistent with the cost saving initiatives that began in fiscal year 2001, the Company continues to look for ways to reduce its expenses to help mitigate the adverse effects from the decline in equipment bookings.  Due to the Company’s continuing decline in revenues, availability under its credit facility has been significantly reduced.  If the decline in revenues should continue, the Company may not be able to meet its cash requirements. 

Hosiery Equipment – Shipments of the new generation closed toe sock knitting machine produced by Lonati, S.p.A. of Brescia, Italy, the world’s largest manufacturer of hosiery knitting machines, began in mid-March 2001.  The new generation closed toe machines have been commercially accepted.  Although demand decreased significantly in the first six months of fiscal 2004 for these machines, the Company anticipates they could gradually replace most of the conventional athletic sock machines in the United States and Canada over the next four to six years.

Knitted Fabric Equipment – Although the Company experienced an increase in demand in the first half of fiscal 2004, the overall market demand for seamless actionwear machines has decreased significantly since its peak two years ago.  The Company does not feel that this is the end of the demand for seamless type garments.  However, it now appears that only small undercapitalized firms on the West Coast along with a few large, well capitalized underwear and lingerie firms with brand names will have the ability to purchase additional quantities of seamless garment machines.

Wink Davis – The Company, through Wink Davis, maintains a strong presence in the United States industrial laundry segment through its sale of new equipment, parts and services.  Due to the continued sluggishness and overcapacity, the demand for on premise laundry equipment within the hospitality industry has declined significantly in the past 18 – 24 months. 

Other Areas of Development – The Company continually explores opportunities for additional growth including new relationships with manufacturers that have competitive product offerings in its existing market channels.  The Company's board is considering engaging an investment banking firm to assist in evaluating its financing strategic alternatives.

EMPLOYEES

As of December 27, 2003, the Company had 102 full-time domestic employees.  The Company’s employees are not represented by a labor union, and the Company has never suffered an interruption of business as a result of a labor dispute.  The Company considers its relations with its employees to be good.

BACKLOG

As of January 30, 2004, the Company’s backlog of unfilled equipment orders was approximately $10.1 million compared to $3.2 million at September 18, 2003.  The period of time required to fill orders varies depending on the model ordered, manufacturers’ production capabilities, and availability of overseas shippers.  The Company typically fills its backlog within 12 months; however, orders constituting the current backlog are subject to customer cancellation, changes in delivery and machine performance.  As a result, the Company’s backlog may not necessarily be indicative of future revenue and will not necessarily lead to revenues in any future period.  Any cancellation, delay or change in orders which constitute our current or future backlog may result in lower than expected revenues.

 

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SEASONALITY AND OTHER FACTORS

There are certain seasonal factors that may affect the Company’s business.  Traditionally, manufacturing businesses in Italy close for the month of August, and the Company’s hosiery customers close for one week in July.  Consequently, no shipments or deliveries, as the case may be, of machines distributed by the Company that are manufactured in Italy are made during these periods which fall in the Company’s first quarter.  In addition, manufacturing businesses in Italy generally close for two weeks in December, during the Company’s second quarter.  Fluctuations of customer orders or other factors may result in quarterly variations in net revenues from year to year.

EFFECTS OF INFLATION AND CHANGING PRICES

Management believes that inflation has not had a material effect on the Company’s operations.

OTHER RISK FACTORS 

Risks Related to Liquidity and Debt

As of January 30, 2004, Speizman had $7.5 million in borrowings under its line of credit facility with SouthTrust Bank.  Due to the Company’s continuing decline in revenues, its availability under the credit facility has been significantly reduced.  If the decline in revenues should continue, the Company may not be able to meet its cash requirements to continue operations.  The scheduled maturity date for this facility is March 31, 2004.  The Company currently does not have the financial resources to repay this debt when it becomes due and will therefore need to refinance this debt prior to the maturity date.  The Company has been trying unsuccessfully to refinance its existing credit facility for an extended period of time.  There can be no assurances that the Company will be able to refinance this debt with another lender on a timely basis, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.  Additionally, the textile industry has continued to experience tightened lending practices from traditional financial institutions which may further hinder Speizman’s ability to refinance this debt, especially in light of Speizman’s recent financial losses.  If Speizman is unable to refinance this debt or obtain needed additional capital, it could not meet its cash requirements and it may be required to cease operations.

Monthly principal payments of approximately $176,000 under the $4.2 million note with Lonati are scheduled to begin on March 1, 2004.  Due to the continued decline in revenues, the Company does not anticipate that it will be able to begin making those payments.  The Company hopes to try and renegotiate the payment terms under the note.  There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in renegotiating the terms of the Lonati agreement or the SouthTrust agreement, resulting in all amounts being currently due. 

Risks Related to Lonati Agreement

In May 2002, the Company and Lonati S.p.A. entered into an agreement, effective February 2002, providing for the amendment of their agreement under which Speizman distributes Lonati sock-knitting machines in the United States and Canada, and Lonati’s forbearance and payment restructuring with respect to $4.2 million of trade debt owed by Speizman to Lonati.  This amendment and forbearance agreement provides that the following events, among others, will constitute an event of default under Speizman’s distribution agreement with Lonati, as amended:

• failure to pay any amounts owed Lonati when due, which failure continues for 10 days after written notice;

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• an event of default occurring under Speizman’s existing credit facility with SouthTrust; or
   
• failure to refinance its existing credit facility at maturity for a new term extending beyond July 31, 2003.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default, Lonati can terminate its distribution agreement with Speizman and can declare all amounts then due Lonati payable in full.

The Lonati and Santoni agreements allow Lonati to make sales directly to customers located in the Company’s distribution territories and pay the Company a commission as determined on a case-by-case basis.  If direct sales to customers became material, it would have an adverse effect on the Company’s profits since the commissions received by Speizman are typically less than the profits generated by equipment sales.

Risks Related to Wink Davis Contracts

The Company’s distributor agreements with Pellerin Milnor and Chicago Dryer are renewed on an annual basis.  If the Company lost the distribution rights to either of these product lines, it would have a material adverse impact on the revenues of the Company.

Speizman’s Ability to Return to Profitability

Due principally to a decline in sales, the Company incurred a net loss of $2.6 million during the first six months of fiscal 2004. In addition, Speizman incurred net losses of $296,000 in fiscal 2003, $5.3 million in fiscal 2002, and $5.9 million in fiscal 2001.The Company will need to generate increases in revenues to return to profitability in order to generate cash flow from future operating activities.  

Speizman’s Large Amount of Debt Could Negatively Impact its Business and its Stockholders

Principally as a result of losses funded over the past three fiscal years, the Company is burdened with a large amount of debt.  Speizman’s large amount of debt could negatively impact its stockholders in many ways, including:

• reducing funds available to support its business operations and for other corporate purposes because portions of cash flow from operations must be dedicated to the payment of its existing debt;

• impairing its ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or general corporate purposes;

• increasing vulnerability to increases in interest rates;

• hindering its ability to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions; and

• making it more vulnerable to a further downturn in general economic conditions or in its business.

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Relationship with Foreign Suppliers

The majority of Speizman Industries’ suppliers for textile parts and textile equipment are based in foreign countries, primarily Italy.  There can be no assurance that Speizman will not encounter significant difficulties in any attempt to enforce any provisions of the agreements with foreign manufacturers, or any agreement that may arise in connection with the placement and confirmation of orders for the machines manufactured by foreign manufacturers or obtain an adequate remedy for a breach of any such provision, due principally that they are foreign companies.

Dependence on Lonati

The Company's operations are substantially dependent on the net revenues generated from the sale of sock knitting and other machines manufactured by both Lonati S.p.A. and Santoni, S.p.A., Brescia, Italy, one of Lonati's subsidiaries, and the Company expects this dependence to continue. Sales of sock knitting and other machines manufactured by Lonati and Santoni generated an aggregate of approximately 30.1% and 31.9% of the Company's net revenues in fiscal 2003 and fiscal 2002, respectively.  The Company amended its agreement with Lonati for the sale of its machines effective February 2002 to be the exclusive agent through February 2006.  The Company has acted as the United States sales agent and distributor for certain machines manufactured by Lonati continuously since 1982.  The cost to the Company of Lonati machines, as well as the delivery schedule of these machines, are at the discretion of Lonati.  Management believes that the Company’s relationship with Lonati will continue to be strong as long as the Company generates substantial sales of Lonati machines; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to do so or that the Company's relationship with Lonati will continue or will continue on its present terms.  Any decision by Lonati to sell machines through another distributor or directly to purchasers would have a material adverse effect on the Company.

Machine Performance and Delayed Deliveries

During fiscal 2000 and the early part of fiscal year 2001, the Company experienced issues with machine performance and delays from Lonati in shipments of closed toe knitting machines and Santoni undergarment knitting machines.  The Company experienced material cancellations or postponements of orders due to these delays and performance issues.  There can be no assurance that delayed deliveries in the future or issues with machine performance on newer technology will not result in the loss or cancellation of significant orders.  The Company also cannot predict situations in Italy such as potential employee strikes or political developments which could further delay deliveries or have other adverse effects on the business of Lonati and the other Italian manufacturers represented by the Company.

Foreign Currency Risk

Prior to November 2000, Speizman Industries’ purchases of foreign manufactured machinery and spare parts for resale were denominated in Italian lira.  For purchases of machines that were denominated in Italian lira or Euro dollars, Speizman generally purchased hedging contracts to compensate for anticipated dollar fluctuations; however, during fiscal year 2001, the Company experienced significant adverse effects utilizing lira hedging contracts for orders that were postponed or delayed.  Prior to fiscal year 2001 and for approximately 30 years, the Company did not experience any adverse effects from utilizing lira-hedging contracts.  During fiscal year 2001, the Company arranged with Lonati and its affiliates to purchase its products for resale in U.S. dollars through April 2002.  As of May 2002, Lonati can require purchases to be in either Euro dollars or U.S. dollars.  There were no foreign currency hedging contracts in place as of December 27, 2003 and June 28, 2003.

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Additionally, international currency fluctuations that result in substantial price level changes could impede or promote import/export sales and substantially impact profits.  Speizman is not able to assess the quantitative effect that such international price level changes could have upon Speizman Industries’ operations.  There can be no assurance that fluctuations in foreign exchange rates will not have an adverse effect on Speizman Industries’ future operations as such fluctuations have in the past.  All of Speizman Industries’ export sales originating from the United States are made in U.S. dollars.

Industry Conditions

The Company's business is subject to all the risks inherent in acting as a distributor including competition from other distributors and other manufacturers of both textile and laundry equipment, as well as the termination of profitable distributor-manufacturer relationships.

The Company's laundry equipment segment is subject to the risks associated with new construction in the hospitality industry. Currently, there is a slowdown in construction of new hotels due to excess room availability as a whole.

The textile segment is subject to the risks associated with certain categories in the textile industry, specifically, for socks, underwear, and actionwear garments.  The textile industry risks relating to socks, underwear, and actionwear garments include the impact of style, consumer preference changes and shipments from foreign producers.  These factors may contribute to fluctuations in the demand for the Company's sock knitting and packaging equipment and knitted fabric equipment products. 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risks, which include changes in U.S. and international interest rates as well as changes in foreign currency exchange rates as measured against the U.S. dollar and each other.  The Company attempts to reduce these risks by utilizing financial instruments, pursuant to Company policies.

The value of the U.S. dollar affects the Company’s financial results.  Changes in exchange rates may positively or negatively affect the Company’s revenues (as expressed in U.S. dollars), cost of sales, gross margins, operating expenses, and retained earnings.  Where the Company deems it prudent, it engages in hedging those transactions aimed at limiting in part the impact of currency fluctuations.  The Company has historically entered into forward exchange contracts to protect against currency exchange risks associated with the Company’s anticipated and firm commitments of euro-denominated purchases for resale.  The Company had no foreign currency hedging contracts as of December 27, 2003.

These hedging activities provide only limited protection against currency exchange risks.  Factors that could impact the effectiveness of the Company’s programs include volatility of the currency markets, and availability of hedging instruments.  All currency contracts that are entered into by the Company are components of hedging programs and are entered into for the sole purpose of hedging an existing or anticipated currency exposure, not for speculation.  Although the Company maintains these programs to reduce the impact of changes in currency exchange rates, when the U.S. dollar sustains a strengthening position against the Euro in which the Company has anticipated purchase commitments, the Company’s earnings could be adversely affected if future sale prices cannot be increased because of market pressures.

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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Within 90 days prior to the filing of this report, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s chief executive and chief financial officers, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) was performed.  Based on this evaluation, such officers have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the date of that evaluation in alerting them in a timely manner to material information relating to the Company required to be included in this report and the Company’s other reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation.

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PART II.     OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6.  Exhibits and reports on Form 8-K
	(a)	Exhibits:
		10(a)	Seventh Amendment and Forbearance Agreement between SouthTrust Bank and Speizman Industries, Inc., effective December 31, 2003.
		31.1	Certification of Robert S. Speizman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Speizman Industries, Inc., pursuant to 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
		31.2	Certification of Paul R.M. Demmink, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Speizman Industries, Inc., pursuant to 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
		32.1	Certification of Robert S. Speizman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Speizman Industries, Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
		32.2	Certification of Paul R.M. Demmink, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Speizman Industries, Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
	(b)	Reports on Form 8-K:
		Current Report on Form 8-K: Press release announcing extension of its credit facility with SouthTrust Bank, dated December 29, 2003.

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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.

	SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date:  February 10, 2004	/s/    Robert S. Speizman
	By:  Robert S. Speizman
	Title:  President
Date:  February 10, 2004	/s/    Paul R.M. Demmink
	By:  Paul R.M. Demmink
	Title:  CFO/Secretary-Treasurer

EX-10

                                                                   EXHIBIT 10(A)

                   SEVENTH AMENDMENT AND FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT


         THIS SEVENTH AMENDMENT AND FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement"),
dated and effective as of the 22nd day of December, 2003 (the "Effective Date"),
is by and among SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation ("Speizman"),
SPEIZMAN YARN EQUIPMENT, INC., a South Carolina corporation ("Speizman Yarn"),
WINK DAVIS EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC., a Georgia corporation ("Wink Davis"), TODD
MOTION CONTROLS, INC., a North Carolina corporation ("Todd Motion;" and together
with Speizman, Speizman Yarn, Wink Davis and any future direct or indirect
subsidiaries of Speizman or of any other entities listed above, the
"Borrowers"), jointly and severally and their respective successors and assigns,
and SOUTHTRUST BANK, an Alabama banking corporation ("Lender").

                                R E C I T A L S :

         WHEREAS, Lender and the Borrowers entered into that certain Credit
Facility Agreement dated as of May 31, 2000 (as heretofore or hereafter amended,
extended, restated or renewed, the "Credit Agreement"), for the purpose of
establishing a $17,500,000 Revolving Credit Facility and a $15,000,000 Letter of
Credit Facility with the Lender in favor of the Borrowers. All capitalized terms
used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings
thereunto ascribed in the Credit Agreement. All obligations, duties and
liabilities of the Borrower from time to time existing under and pursuant to the
Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents are sometimes collectively
referred to herein as the "Obligations"; and

         WHEREAS, the parties amended the Credit Agreement pursuant to that
certain Amendment and Forbearance Agreement dated as of the 13th day of
November, 2000 (the "First Amendment"); and

         WHEREAS, the parties further amended the Credit Agreement pursuant to
that certain Second Amendment and Forbearance Agreement dated July 1, 2001 (the
"Second Amendment"); and

         WHEREAS, the parties further amended the Credit Agreement pursuant to
that certain Third Amendment and Forbearance Agreement dated February 19, 2002
(the "Third Amendment"); and

         WHEREAS, the parties further amended the Credit Agreement pursuant to
that certain Fourth Amendment and Forbearance Agreement dated July 31, 2002 (the
"Fourth Amendment"); and

         WHEREAS, the parties further amended the Credit Agreement pursuant to
that certain Fifth Amendment and Forbearance Agreement dated December 31, 2002
(the "Fifth Amendment"); and

         WHEREAS, the parties further amended the Credit Agreement pursuant to
that certain Sixth Amendment and Forbearance Agreement dated March 31, 2003 (the
"Sixth Amendment;" and collectively with the First Amendment, the Second
Amendment, the Third Amendment, the Fourth Amendment and the Fifth Amendment,
the "Amendments");


         WHEREAS, pursuant to the Amendments, Lender's outstanding commitment
under the Revolving Credit Facility has been changed to $10,000,000 (subject to
the borrowing base formula set forth in the Credit Facility as amended pursuant
to the Amendments and herein, regarding availability under the Revolving Credit
Facility), and the outstanding commitment under the Letter of Credit Facility
has been changed to $7,500,000; and

         WHEREAS, the Borrowers have requested that the maturity of the Credit
Facilities under the Credit Agreement be extended, that certain terms of the
Credit Agreement be modified, and that Lender continue to forbear from taking
remedial actions as a result of the Borrowers' non-compliance with certain
covenants and warranties in the Credit Agreement (as more particularly described
in Section 2 below, the "Existing Noncompliance"); and

         WHEREAS, the Lender is willing to accommodate the Borrowers and to
continue the forbearance requested by the Borrowers, but only upon the terms and
conditions set forth in this Agreement;

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing Recitals, which the
parties acknowledge to be true and correct in all material respects, the
Borrowers and the Lender agree as follows:

         1. CERTAIN DEFINITIONS. Notwithstanding any contrary meaning set forth
in the Credit Agreement or in any other Loan Document, the following terms shall
have the meanings hereunto ascribed:

                  "EXISTING NONCOMPLIANCE" shall mean the Borrowers' current and
         existing failure to comply with Sections 10.16, 10.17, 10.18 and 10.19
         of the Credit Agreement, as heretofore set forth in Sections 4.01(a),
         (c) and (d) of the Second Amendment.

                  "FORBEARANCE PERIOD" shall mean the period of time commencing
         on the date of this Agreement, and ending on March 31, 2004, subject to
         an earlier termination of the Forbearance Period as provided in Section
         3 of this Agreement.

                  "OBLIGATIONS" shall collectively mean all indebtedness or
         other liabilities and obligations of the Borrowers to the Lender
         arising out of or secured by the Loan Documents, including, without
         limitation (i) the Borrowers' obligation to repay the principal amount
         of the Loans with interest thereon as set forth in the Loan Documents,
         and (ii) the Borrowers' obligation to pay all commitment fees,
         extension fees and other agreed charges in connection with the Loans,
         and (iii) the Borrowers' obligation to pay certain legal fees, court
         costs and other costs of collection as set forth herein and in the
         other Loan Documents, and (iv) the Borrowers' obligation to pay and
         discharge any and all liens or encumbrances upon or tax liabilities
         with respect to the collateral described in the Loan Documents, and (v)
         any and all indemnity obligations of the Borrowers in favor of the
         Lender set forth in any of the Loan Documents, and (vi) the Borrowers'
         obligation timely to observe and perform all other covenants and
         agreements set forth in the Loan Documents.



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         2. FOREBEARANCE BY LENDER. The Borrowers acknowledge and agree that by
virtue of the Existing Noncompliance, the Lender is presently entitled to
declare an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement and exercise its rights
and remedies thereunder and under the related Loan Documents. In consideration
of the representations, warranties, promises and covenants of the Borrowers set
forth in this Agreement, and the contemplated future performance by the
Borrowers of the terms hereof and of the other Loan Documents, the Lender hereby
agrees that during the Forbearance Period (as defined below), Lender will not
enforce or exercise any remedies available to it under the Loan Documents with
respect to the Existing Noncompliance, and will not seek collection of the Loans
from the Borrowers except as set forth herein.

         3. TERMINATION OF FOREBEARANCE PERIOD. Notwithstanding the provisions
of Section 2 above, the Forbearance Period shall automatically terminate without
further notice to the Borrowers or any other person (all notice otherwise
required by the Loan Documents or otherwise being hereby waived), if (i) any
case or other proceeding is instituted by or against Borrower or any of the
Guarantors under any state or federal law relating to the bankruptcy or
insolvency of debtors, including, without limitation, the United States
Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. ss. 101 ET SEQ., or (ii) any material and substantial
default, event of default or "Event of Default" (as defined in the Loan
Documents), occurs under any of the Loan Documents other than the Existing
Noncompliance, or (iii) any of the acknowledgments, warranties, or
representations of Borrowers set forth herein shall be untrue or inaccurate in
any material respect as of the date made, or (iv) any Borrower shall breach,
default, or fail to perform any other obligation or agreement contained in this
Agreement.

         4. MODIFICATION OF CREDIT FACILITIES.

         (a) The Credit Facility No. 1 Termination Date is hereby extended to
March 31, 2004. From the Effective Date of this Agreement through the Credit
Facility No. 1 Termination Date, the Revolving Credit Commitment shall be a
principal sum not to exceed the lesser of (i) $8,000,000.00 minus the amount
outstanding under the Borrowers' Automated Clearinghouse payroll facility with
Lender, or (ii) the Borrowing Base Amount less the amount outstanding under the
Borrowers' Automated Clearinghouse payroll facility with Lender. Facility No. 1
shall continue to be administered in accordance with Article II of the Credit
Agreement, as amended by this Agreement.

         (b) The Credit Facility No. 2 Termination Date is hereby extended to
March 31, 2004. From the Effective Date of this Agreement through the Credit
Facility No. 2 Termination Date, the aggregate maximum principal face amount of
Documentary Letters of Credit which may be outstanding at any one time shall not
exceed the sum of $4,500,000.00, subject to reduction as provided in Section 3.1
of the Credit Agreement. Facility No. 2 shall continue to be administered in
accordance with Article III of the Credit Agreement, as amended by this
Agreement.

         (c) From and after the Effective Date of this Agreement, the Loan
Documents shall each be construed and interpreted by reference to the foregoing
modifications, MUTATIS MUTANDIS, such that each and every term, covenant,
condition and agreement set forth in the Loan Documents shall, to the extent of
any direct conflict with the foregoing subsections (a) and (b), be deemed
amended as the context may require.

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         5. STATUS OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS. Borrowers acknowledge and agree that
this Agreement and each of the Amendments shall for all purposes be deemed to
constitute "Loan Documents" as that term is defined in the Credit Agreement.
Borrowers further acknowledge and agree that, except as expressly set forth in
this Agreement, (i) this Agreement is not intended to be, and shall not be
deemed or construed to be, a novation or release of the Loan Documents or any of
them; (ii) except as expressly provided in this Agreement, this Agreement is not
intended to be, and shall not be deemed or construed to be, a modification,
amendment, or waiver of the Loan Documents or any of them; (iii) neither this
Agreement nor any payments made or other actions taken pursuant to this
Agreement shall be deemed to cure the Existing Noncompliance unless and until
all sums payable pursuant to the Loan Documents are paid in full; (iv) except as
otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, Lender reserves all available
rights and remedies, at law, in equity, and under the Loan Documents, in
connection with any default or event of default, including the Existing
Noncompliance, whether now existing or hereafter occurring, under the Loan
Documents; and (v) all requirements in the Loan Documents for notice by Lender
to the Borrowers, or any of them, are hereby waived.

         6. REAFFIRMATION OF OBLIGATIONS. The Borrowers hereby ratify and affirm
all terms and conditions of the Loan Documents (as amended hereby). The
Borrowers acknowledge that, as amended and modified by this Agreement: (i) the
Loan Documents remain in full force and effect, and (ii) the Loan Documents to
which each is a party constitute the legal, valid and binding obligations of the
Borrowers, enforceable against each of the Borrowers in accordance with their
respective terms. The Borrowers hereby represent and warrant to Lender that as
of the date hereof, the Borrowers have no defenses, setoffs, rights of
recoupment, counterclaims or claims of any nature whatsoever in respect to the
Loan Documents, and to the extent any such defenses, setoffs, rights of
recoupment, counterclaims or claims may exist, whether known or unknown, the
same are hereby expressly waived, released and discharged. Borrowers represent
and warrant to Lender that the Loans continue to be secured by the Loan
Documents, and that except with respect to the Existing Noncompliance, no Event
of Default or default has occurred and is continuing under the Loan Documents,
and no event has occurred or failed to occur that, with the lapse of time,
giving of notice or both, would constitute an Event of Default or default under
the Loan Documents.

         7. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS. In consideration of the Lender's
execution and delivery of this Agreement, and as a material inducement therefor,
effective as of the date of this Agreement the Borrowers do hereby release,
remise and discharge Lender and its affiliates, parents, divisions,
subsidiaries, successors, predecessors, stockholders, officers, directors,
agents, employees, attorneys, successors, and assigns (Lender and such other
parties being collectively referred to herein as the "Released Parties"), of and
from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, and causes of action, if any, of
whatever kind or nature, which have existed or currently exist as of the date of
this Agreement, arising out of or in any way connected with any occurrences,
acts, omissions, or transactions involving, directly or indirectly, the Loan
Agreement, or any of the Obligations, or any other transactions or dealings
between the Lender and any of the Borrowers.

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         8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES. Borrowers represent and warrant to
Lender that: (i) each Borrower is a corporation duly organized, validly existing
and in good standing under the laws of the State of organization reflected in
the heading of this Agreement, and has full power and authority to execute,
deliver and perform this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, and the same
have been duly authorized pursuant to all requisite corporate action; (ii) this
Agreement and the other Loan Documents constitute valid and legally binding
obligations of the Borrowers, enforceable in accordance with their respective
terms, except as enforceability may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency or
similar laws affecting the enforcement of creditors' rights generally, and
general principles of equity; (iii) the execution, delivery and performance by
the Borrowers of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents, will not and did
not violate, conflict with, or constitute any default under any law (including
laws relating to usury), government regulation, or any other agreement or
instrument binding upon the Borrowers; and (iv) no approval, authorization or
other action by, or filing with, any governmental official, board or authority
is required in connection with the execution and delivery of this Agreement or
any of the other Loan Documents, and the performance of the provisions thereof,
except such approvals and authorizations as have been received, such actions as
have been taken, and such filings as have been made; and (v) other than the
Existing Noncompliance, the Borrowers are not in material breach or violation of
any covenant, agreement or other Obligation under the Credit Agreement or any
other Loan Document.

         9. GOVERNING LAW; JURISDICTION. The validity, interpretation,
enforcement and effect of this Agreement and the other Loan Documents
(including, without limitation, provisions with respect to interest, late
charges, and interest on overdue installments), shall be governed by, and
construed according to the laws of, the State of North Carolina. Lender's
principal place of business is located in Jefferson County, Alabama, and the
Borrowers agree that this Agreement has been made and delivered to Lender, and
shall be held by Lender, at such principal place of business. By execution and
delivery of this Agreement, the Borrowers expressly and irrevocably assent and
submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts presiding in
and over Jefferson County, Alabama, in any legal action or proceeding arising
under, out of, or in any manner relating to this Agreement or any other Loan
Document, and acknowledge that the negotiation, execution and delivery of this
Agreement constitute sufficient contacts with the State of Alabama for purposes
of independently conferring such jurisdiction. The Borrowers further agree that
the exclusive venue of any such legal action or proceeding arising out of or in
any manner relating to this Agreement or any other Loan Document shall be in the
state and/or federal courts presiding in and over Jefferson County, Alabama,
unless Lender shall, at its sole option, elect to bring or permit the
maintenance of any such action in another venue, and the Borrowers hereby waive
any and all rights under any state or federal law to object to such venue on
grounds of FORUM NON CONVENIENS or otherwise.

         10. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL. BORROWERS AND LENDER HEREBY MUTUALLY WAIVE
ANY RIGHT THEY MAY HAVE TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LAWSUIT OR OTHER COURT ACTION
RELATED TO THE THIS AGREEMENT, ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS, ANY OBLIGATIONS
ARISING THEREUNDER OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, IN RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM, COUNTERCLAIM, THIRD-PARTY CLAIM,
DEFENSE, OR SET-OFF ASSERTED IN ANY SUCH LAWSUIT OR COURT ACTION. ANY SUCH
LAWSUIT OR COURT ACTION SHALL BE TRIED EXCLUSIVELY TO A COURT WITHOUT A JURY.
THE BORROWERS SPECIFICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEIR EXECUTION OF THIS WAIVER
CONSTITUTES A MATERIAL PORTION OF THE CONSIDERATION RECEIVED BY THE LENDER IN
EXCHANGE FOR ITS ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT.

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         11. PAYMENT OF EXPENSES. Borrowers agree to pay all expenses, including
reasonable attorneys' fees, incurred by Lender in connection with the
negotiation and preparation of this Agreement. The Borrowers further agree that
they shall pay on demand any and all further out-of-pocket costs or expenses
hereafter incurred by Lender in connection with the administration of the Loan
Documents and/or the enforcement of the Obligations, including reasonable
attorneys' fees.

         12. MISCELLANEOUS.

         (a) Except as expressly set forth herein, Lender shall not by any act,
delay, omission, or otherwise be deemed to have waived any of its rights or
remedies under this Agreement or any other Loan Document, and no waiver of any
kind shall be valid unless in writing and signed by Lender.
         (b) All rights and remedies of Lender under the terms of this Agreement
and the other Loan Documents and applicable statutes or rules of law shall be
cumulative and may be exercised successively or concurrently.

         (c) Any provision in this Agreement or of any other Loan Document which
may be unenforceable or invalid under any law shall be ineffective to the extent
of such unenforceability or invalidity without affecting the enforceability or
validity of any other provision hereof or thereof.

         (d) This Agreement and the obligations of the Borrowers hereunder shall
be binding upon and enforceable against the Borrowers and their respective
heirs, administrators, successors and assigns, and shall inure to the benefit of
Lender and its successors and assigns, including any subsequent holder of the
Notes.

         (e) Lender may, at its option, release any collateral given to secure
the Obligations, or release any guarantor from its obligations under any
guaranty or surety agreement, and no such release shall impair the Obligations
of any Borrower to Lender under this Agreement and the other Loan Documents.

         (f) Section headings are inserted for convenience of reference only and
shall be disregarded in the interpretation of this Agreement.

         (g) No provision of this Agreement shall be construed against or
interpreted to the disadvantage of any party by reason of such party's having or
being deemed to have drafted, structured or dictated the terms of such
provision.

         (h) This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts
bearing the original signatures of one or more of the parties hereto, each of
which shall for all purposes be deemed an original, but all of which, taken
together, shall constitute one and the same Agreement. It shall not be necessary
that all parties execute the same counterpart.

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         (i) The Borrowers acknowledge that prior to the execution and delivery
of this Agreement they have had full and fair opportunity to review the same
with independent legal counsel of their choosing, and that this Agreement has
been executed and delivered as a free and voluntary act of the Borrowers,
without coercion or duress.

         (j) Time is of the essence of this Agreement and the performance of
each of the covenants and agreements contained herein.

















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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this
Agreement, or have caused the same to be properly executed and delivered, as of
the day and year first above written.


BORROWERS:                                LENDER:

SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC. (SEAL)          SOUTHTRUST BANK (SEAL)

By:  /S/ PAUL DEMMINK                     By:  /S/ WILLIAM W. TEEGARDEN
   --------------------------------          -----------------------------------
         Paul Demmink                     William W. Teegarden
         Title:   Vice President                   Title:   Vice President


SPEIZMAN YARN EQUIPMENT, INC.
(SEAL)

By:  /S/ PAUL DEMMINK
   -------------------------------
         Paul Demmink
         Title:   Vice President


TODD MOTION CONTROLS, INC.
(SEAL)

By:  /S/ PAUL DEMMINK
   -------------------------------
         Paul Demmink
         Title:   Vice President


WINK DAVIS EQUIPMENT
COMPANY, INC. (SEAL)

By:  /S/ PAUL DEMMINK
   -------------------------------
         Paul Demmink
         Title:   Vice President




                                       8




STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
                        )
COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG   )

         I, L. Gail Gormly, a Notary Public in and for said County in said
State, hereby certify that Paul Demmink, whose name as Vice President of
SPEIZMAN INDUSTRIES, INC., a Delaware corporation, is signed to the foregoing
Forbearance Agreement, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this
day that, being informed of the contents of such instrument, he, as such officer
and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of
said corporation.

         Given under my hand and seal, this 22nd day of December, 2003.


                                     /S/ L. GAIL GORMLY
                                     -----------------------------------
                                      NOTARY PUBLIC
[SEAL]
                    My Commission Expires: November 11, 2005




STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
                        )
COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG   )

         I, L. Gail Gormly, a Notary Public in and for said County in said
State, hereby certify that Paul Demmink, whose name as Vice President of
SPEIZMAN YARN EQUIPMENT, INC., a South Carolina corporation, is signed to the
foregoing Forbearance Agreement, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me
on this day that, being informed of the contents of such instrument, he, as such
officer and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the
act of said corporation.

         Given under my hand and seal, this 22nd day of December, 2003.


                                            /S/ L. GAIL GORMLY
                                            -----------------------------------
                                             NOTARY PUBLIC
 [SEAL]
                    My Commission Expires: November 11, 2005





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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
                        )
COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG   )

         I, L. Gail Gormly, a Notary Public in and for said County in said
State, hereby certify that Paul Demmink, whose name as Vice President of TODD
MOTION CONTROLS, INC., a North Carolina corporation, is signed to the foregoing
Forbearance Agreement, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this
day that, being informed of the contents of such instrument, he, as such officer
and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of
said corporation.

         Given under my hand and seal, this 22nd day of December, 2003.


                                            /S/ L. GAIL GORMLY
                                            ---------------------------------
                                             NOTARY PUBLIC
 [SEAL]
                    My Commission Expires: November 11, 2005






STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA )
                        )
COUNTY OF MECKLENBURG   )

         I, L. Gail Gormly, a Notary Public in and for said County in said
State, hereby certify that Paul Demmink, whose name as Vice President of WINK
DAVIS EQUIPMENT, INC., a Georgia corporation, is signed to the foregoing
Forbearance Agreement, and who is known to me, acknowledged before me on this
day that, being informed of the contents of such instrument, he, as such officer
and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily for and as the act of
said corporation.

         Given under my hand and seal, this 22nd day of December, 2003.


                                            /S/ L. GAIL GORMLY
                                            -----------------------------------
                                             NOTARY PUBLIC
 [SEAL]
                    My Commission Expires: November 11, 2005





                                       10




STATE OF GEORGIA        )
                        )
COUNTY OF FULTON        )

         I, Angela L. Phillips, a Notary Public in and for said County in said
State, hereby certify that William W. Teegarden, whose name as Vice President of
SOUTHTRUST BANK is signed to the foregoing Forbearance, and who is known to me,
acknowledged before me on this day that, being informed of the contents of such
instrument, he, as such officer and with full authority, executed the same
voluntarily for and as the act of said SOUTHTRUST BANK.

         Given under my hand and seal, this 22nd day of December, 2003.


                                          /S/ ANGELA L. PHILLIPS
                                          ----------------------------------
                                          NOTARY PUBLIC
[SEAL]
                                          My Commission Expires: March 23, 2004

EX-31

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

                I, Robert S. Speizman, certify that:

                1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2003 of Speizman Industries, Inc. (“the registrant”).

                2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

                3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

                4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

1. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
    
2. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure control and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
    
3. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

                5.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:

1. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
    
2. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  February 10, 2004

/s/Robert S. Speizman                                                         
Robert S. Speizman
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31

EXHIBIT 31.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

                I, Paul R.M. Demmink, certify that:

                1.  I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2003 of Speizman Industries, Inc. (“the registrant”).

                2.  Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

                3.  Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

                4.  The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

1. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
    
2. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure control and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
    
3. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

                5.  The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:

1. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
    
2. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date:  February 10, 2004

/s/ Paul R.M. Demmink                     
Paul R.M. Demmink
Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

EXHIBIT 32.1

Certificate of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

                In connection with the quarterly report of Speizman Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robert S. Speizman, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
    

2. The information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial conditions and results of operations of the Company.

Date:  February 10, 2004

/s/Robert S. Speizman                                                   
Robert S. Speizman
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-32

EXHIBIT 32.2

Certificate of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

                In connection with the quarterly report of Speizman Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 27, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Paul R.M. Demmink, the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
    

2. The information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial conditions and results of operations of the Company.

Date:  February 10, 2004

/s/Paul R.M. Demmink                                                  
Paul R.M. Demmink
Chief Financial Officer