SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): MARCH 1, 2002 ------------------------------ FAB INDUSTRIES, INC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 1-5901 13-2581181 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or other (Commission (IRS Employer jurisdiction of incorporation File Number) Identification No.) or organization) 200 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 592-2700 ------------------------ NOT APPLICABLE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former name or former address if changed since last report) 2 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS. On March 1, 2002, Fab Industries, Inc. announced its Board of Directors' approval of a plan to pursue a sale of its business in the context of a corporate liquidation. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. (c) Exhibits: 99.1 Press Release, dated March 1, 2002, entitled "FAB INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES BOARD APPROVAL OF A PLAN TO PURSUE A SALE OF ITS BUSINESS." 3 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 hereunto duly authorized. FAB INDUSTRIES, INC. Dated: March 4, 2002 By: /s/ Samson Bitensky --------------------------------------- Name: Samson Bitensky Title: Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 4 INDEX TO EXHIBITS 99.1 Press Release, dated March 1, 2002, entitled "FAB INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNOUNCES BOARD APPROVAL OF A PLAN TO PURSUE A SALE OF ITS BUSINESS."