<SEC-DOCUMENT>0000921895-24-001549.txt : 20240710
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<ACCEPTANCE-DATETIME>20240710194521
ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000921895-24-001549
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	3
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		1
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20240708
FILED AS OF DATE:		20240710
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20240710

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001694297
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12597
		FILM NUMBER:		241110825

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98104
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-437-9174

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		590 1ST AVE S, UNIT C1
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98104

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW Fund, LP
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001640809
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12597
		FILM NUMBER:		241110824

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY
		STREET 2:		SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW GP, Inc.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001783663
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12597
		FILM NUMBER:		241110822

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			English Aron R.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001770436
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12597
		FILM NUMBER:		241110826

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

REPORTING-OWNER:	

	OWNER DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			22NW Fund GP, LLC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001770575
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		3
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-12597
		FILM NUMBER:		241110823

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107
		BUSINESS PHONE:		206-227-3078

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1455 NW LEARY WAY, SUITE 400
		CITY:			SEATTLE
		STATE:			WA
		ZIP:			98107

ISSUER:		

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CULP INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000723603
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BROADWOVEN FABRIC MILLS, COTTON [2211]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	04 Manufacturing
		IRS NUMBER:				561001967
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NC
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0503

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1823 EASTCHESTER DRIVE
		CITY:			HIGH POINT
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27265
		BUSINESS PHONE:		3368895161

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		P O BOX 2686
		CITY:			HIGH POINT
		STATE:			NC
		ZIP:			27265
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    <issuer>
        <issuerCik>0000723603</issuerCik>
        <issuerName>CULP INC</issuerName>
        <issuerTradingSymbol>CULP</issuerTradingSymbol>
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            <rptOwnerName>English Aron R.</rptOwnerName>
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        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
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            <rptOwnerName>22NW Fund, LP</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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            <otherText></otherText>
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    </reportingOwner>

    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
            <rptOwnerCik>0001770575</rptOwnerCik>
            <rptOwnerName>22NW Fund GP, LLC</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
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        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
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            <otherText></otherText>
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    <reportingOwner>
        <reportingOwnerId>
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            <rptOwnerName>22NW GP, Inc.</rptOwnerName>
        </reportingOwnerId>
        <reportingOwnerAddress>
            <rptOwnerStreet1>590 1ST AVE. S</rptOwnerStreet1>
            <rptOwnerStreet2>UNIT C1</rptOwnerStreet2>
            <rptOwnerCity>SEATTLE</rptOwnerCity>
            <rptOwnerState>WA</rptOwnerState>
            <rptOwnerZipCode>98104</rptOwnerZipCode>
            <rptOwnerStateDescription></rptOwnerStateDescription>
        </reportingOwnerAddress>
        <reportingOwnerRelationship>
            <isDirector>0</isDirector>
            <isOfficer>0</isOfficer>
            <isTenPercentOwner>1</isTenPercentOwner>
            <isOther>0</isOther>
            <officerTitle></officerTitle>
            <otherText></otherText>
        </reportingOwnerRelationship>
    </reportingOwner>

    <nonDerivativeTable>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1450</value>
                </sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>D</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
            </ownershipNature>
        </nonDerivativeHolding>
        <nonDerivativeHolding>
            <securityTitle>
                <value>Common Stock</value>
                <footnoteId id="F1"/>
            </securityTitle>
            <postTransactionAmounts>
                <sharesOwnedFollowingTransaction>
                    <value>1247096</value>
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            </postTransactionAmounts>
            <ownershipNature>
                <directOrIndirectOwnership>
                    <value>I</value>
                </directOrIndirectOwnership>
                <natureOfOwnership>
                    <value>By: 22NW Fund, LP</value>
                    <footnoteId id="F2"/>
                </natureOfOwnership>
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        </nonDerivativeHolding>
    </nonDerivativeTable>

    <footnotes>
        <footnote id="F1">This Form 3 is filed jointly by 22NW Fund, LP (&quot;22NW Fund&quot;), 22NW, LP (&quot;22NW&quot;), 22NW Fund GP, LLC (&quot;22NW GP&quot;), 22NW GP, Inc. (&quot;22NW Inc.&quot;) and Aron English (collectively, the &quot;Reporting Persons&quot;). Each of the Reporting Persons may be deemed to be a member of a Section 13(d) group that collectively beneficially owns more than 10% of the Issuer's outstanding shares of Common Stock. Each of the Reporting Persons disclaims beneficial ownership of the securities reported herein except to the extent of his or its pecuniary interest therein.</footnote>
        <footnote id="F2">Securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the investment manager to 22NW Fund, 22NW may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the general partner of 22NW Fund, 22NW GP may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. As the general partner of 22NW, 22NW Inc. may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund. Mr. English, as the Portfolio Manager of 22NW, Manager of 22NW GP and President and sole shareholder of 22NW Inc., may be deemed to beneficially own the securities owned directly by 22NW Fund.</footnote>
    </footnotes>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>/s/ Aron R. English</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-07-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW Fund, LP; By: 22NW Fund GP, LLC; By: /s/ Aron R. English, Manager</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-07-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW, LP; By: 22NW GP, Inc.; By: /s/ Aron R. English, President and Sole Shareholder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-07-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW Fund GP, LLC; By: /s/ Aron R. English, Manager</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-07-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>

    <ownerSignature>
        <signatureName>22NW GP, Inc., By: /s/ Aron R. English, President and Sole Shareholder</signatureName>
        <signatureDate>2024-07-10</signatureDate>
    </ownerSignature>
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