FORM 10-Q10-Q/A
                                 AMENDMENT NO. 1
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
(Mark  One)

[X]     QUARTERLY  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(D)  OF  THE
     SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934

For  the  quarterly  period  ended  June  30,March  31,  2004

or

[  ]     TRANSITION  REPORT  PURSUANT  TO  SECTION  13  OR  15(D)  OF  THE
     SECURITIES  EXCHANGE  ACT  OF  1934

For  the  transition  period  from      ________ to  _________

Commission  File  Number  1-12368

                            THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

             DELAWARE                                         75-2543540
 (State  or  other  jurisdiction  of                      (I.R.S.   Employer
 Incorporation  or  organization)                       Identification  Number)

                3847 EAST LOOP 820 SOUTH, FT. WORTH, TEXAS  76119
               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

                                 (817) 496-4414
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

     Indicate  by  check  mark  whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required  to  by  filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934  during  the  preceding  12  months  (or  for  such shorter period that the
registrant  was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing  requirements  for  the  past  90  days.

                                  Yes   X    No

     Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the registrant is an accelerated filer.

                               Yes        No  Xx

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

        Class                                              Shares outstanding as
                                                            Class                                 of  August  6,May  10,  2004
Common  Stock,  par  value  $.0024  per share                     10,560,661
                                        110,555,661



                            THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC.

                                    FORM 10-Q10-Q/A

                  FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004


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PAGE NO. -------- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30,March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 3 Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome Three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows SixThree months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003 5 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity SixThree months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 15 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 15 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 15 Item 5. Other InformationChanges in Securities 16 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 1617 SIGNATURES 1617
2 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
March 31, December 31, 2004 2003 JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, 2004 2003 ------------ --------------(unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ 1,181,6041,678,607 $ 1,728,344 Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $107,000$63,000 and $31,000 in 2004 and 2003, respectively 2,695,9973,055,545 1,828,738 Inventory 12,189,11111,392,312 11,079,893 Prepaid income taxes 4,388- 206,023 Deferred income taxes 199,368161,674 134,312 Other current assets 808,7841,054,036 702,236 ------------ -------------- Total current assets 17,079,25217,342,174 15,679,546 ------------ -------------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost 5,738,0425,689,106 5,574,992 Less accumulatedLess-accumulated depreciation and amortization (3,893,754)(3,784,460) (3,669,099) ------------ -------------- Property and equipment, net 1,844,2881,904,646 1,905,893 ------------ -------------- GOODWILL, net of accumulated amortization of $755,000$757,000 and $758,000 in 2004 and 2003, respectively 729,390731,094 704,235 OTHER INTANGIBLES, net of accumulated amortization of $192,000$178,000 and $164,000, in 2004 and 2003, respectively 425,503439,493 432,549 OTHER ASSETS 323,896assets 322,107 336,183 ------------ -------------- $20,402,329$20,739,514 $ 19,058,406 ============ ============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 1,888,0532,355,092 $ 1,545,079 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 1,102,7281,113,237 1,000,427 Income taxes payable 229,631 - Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt - 1,134 ------------ -------------- Total current liabilities 2,990,7813,697,960 2,546,640 ------------ -------------- DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 207,947216,877 209,289 NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities 1,100,0001,267,984 1,792,984 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 20,00020,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding - - Common stock, $0.0024 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 10,560,66110,525,661 and 10,487,961 shares issued and outstanding inat 2004 and 2003, respectively 25,34525,261 25,171 Paid-in capital 4,796,9994,755,208 4,673,158 Retained earnings 11,291,89710,775,685 9,804,719 Less: notesNotes receivable - secured by common stock (15,000) (20,000) Accumulated other comprehensive loss 4,360income 15,539 26,445 ------------ -------------- Total stockholders' equity 16,103,60115,556,693 14,509,493 ------------ -------------- $20,402,329$20,739,514 $ 19,058,406 ============ ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 3 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INCINC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSINCOME (UNAUDITED) THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003
THREE MONTHS SIX MONTHS 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- NET SALES $ 10,959,813 $10,460,675 $23,140,689 $21,020,760$12,180,877 $10,560,085 COST OF SALES 4,978,754 4,739,621 10,434,717 9,654,202 ------------- -----------5,455,964 4,914,581 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 5,981,059 5,721,054 12,705,972 11,366,5586,724,913 5,645,504 OPERATING EXPENSES 5,127,223 4,566,590 10,405,002 9,096,422 ------------- -----------5,277,778 4,529,832 ----------- ----------- INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 853,836 1,154,464 2,300,970 2,270,1361,447,135 1,115,672 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):EXPENSE: Interest expense (12,471) (70,468) (26,109) (133,820)13,638 63,352 Other, net (25,353) 43,705 (27,089) 74,523 ------------- -----------1,737 (30,818) ----------- ----------- Total other income (expense) (37,824) (26,763) (53,198) (59,297) ------------- -----------expense 15,375 32,534 ----------- ----------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 816,012 1,127,701 2,247,772 2,210,8391,431,760 1,083,138 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 299,799 348,997 760,594 657,617 ------------- -----------460,794 308,620 ----------- ----------- NET INCOME $ 516,213970,966 $ 778,704 $ 1,487,178 $ 1,553,222 ============= ===========774,518 =========== =========== NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE-BASICSHARE - BASIC $ 0.050.09 $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.15 ============= =========== =========== =========== NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE-DILUTEDSHARE - DILUTED $ 0.050.09 $ 0.07 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 ============= =========== =========== =========== WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING: Basic 10,553,243 10,234,054 10,530,119 10,205,90010,506,995 10,177,433 Diluted 11,006,638 10,805,019 11,011,525 10,802,67711,011,122 10,793,464
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INCINC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) SIXTHREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003
2004 2003 ----------- ------------ 2004 2003 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 1,487,178970,966 $ 1,553,222774,518 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities- Depreciation & amortization 252,701 275,127129,418 125,031 Loss on disposal of assets - 9,3729,371 Deferred income taxes (66,398) 47,818(19,774) 24,479 Other (19,240) 7,843(9,766) 10,609 Net changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable-trade, net (867,259) (882,519)(1,226,807) (829,103) Inventory (1,064,766) 531,217(267,966) 22,759 Income taxes 201,635 50,479435,654 187,386 Other current assets (106,548) (86,169)(351,800) (352,038) Accounts payable 342,974 (280,681)810,013 (90,543) Accrued expenses and other liabilities 102,301 (1,652,021) ------------112,810 (1,507,392) ----------- ------------ Total adjustments (1,224,599) (1,979,534) ------------(388,218) (2,399,441) ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) provided by operating activities 262,578 (426,312) ------------ ------------582,748 (1,624,923) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (131,050) (270,377)(82,115) (93,972) Payments in connection with businesses acquired (125,452) - Proceeds from sale of assets - 6,217 Increase in other assets 12,287 (16,966) ------------14,076 (17,197) ----------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (244,215) (281,126) ------------ ------------(193,491) (104,952) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Net increase (decrease) in revolving credit loans (692,684) 550,201(525,000) 1,597,065 Payments on notes payable and long-term debt (1,134) (3,226)(1,600) Decrease in cash restricted for payment on revolving credit facility - 83,71890,186 Payments received on notes secured by common stock 5,000 24,003- Proceeds from issuance of common stock 124,015 111,806 ------------82,140 47,655 ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (565,103) 766,502 ------------(438,994) 1,733,306 ----------- ------------ NET CHANGE IN CASH (546,740) 59,064(49,737) 3,431 CASH, beginning of period 1,728,344 101,557 ----------------------- ------------ CASH, end of period $ 1,181,6041,678,607 $ 160,621 ============104,988 =========== ============ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest paid during the period $ 29,63916,205 $ 131,12259,930 Income taxes paid during the period, net of (refunds) 577,678 512,15144,914 41,620
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INCINC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) SIXTHREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004 AND 2003
COMPREHENSIVE NUMBER OF SHARES PAR VALUE PAID-IN CAPITAL RETAINED EARNINGS ----------------- --------------------- ---------------- ----------------------------------- BALANCE, December 31, 2002 10,149,961 $ 24,360 $ 4,163,901 $ 7,064,345 Payments on notes receivable-secured by common stock - - - - Shares issued - stock options exercised 120,500 289 111,517 - Warrants to acquire 100,000 shares of common stock issued - - 126,38162,500 150 47,506 - Net incomeIncome - - - 1,553,222774 518 Translation adjustment - - - - ----------------- --------------------- ---------------- ---------------------------------- BALANCE, June 30,March 31, 2003 10,270,46110,212,461 $ 24,64924,510 $ 4,401,7994,211,407 $ 8,617,5677,838,863 ================= ========== ================ ================================== BALANCE, December 31, 2003 10,487,961 $ 25,171 $ 4,673,158 $ 9,804,719 Payments on notes receivable-secured by common stock - - - - Shares issued - stock options exercised 72,700 174 74,896 - Warrants to acquire 50,000 shares of common stock issued - - 48,94537,700 90 82,050 - Net incomeIncome - - - 1,487,178- Translation adjustment - - - - ----------------- --------------------- ---------------- --------------------------------- BALANCE, June 30,March 31, 2004 10,560,66110,525,661 $ 25,34525,261 $ 4,796,9994,755,208 $ 11,291,89710,775,685 ================= ========== ================ ================================= NOTES RECEIVABLE ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE SECURED BY COMMON STK CUMULATIVE COMPREHENSIVE COMMON STOCK INCOME (LOSS)INC(LOSS) TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) ---------------- --------------------------------------- -------------------- ----------- -------------------------- BALANCE, December 31, 2002 $ (44,003) $ (38,541) $11,170,062 Payments on notes receivable-secured by common stock 24,003 - 24,003- - Shares issued - stock options exercised - - 111,806 Warrants to acquire 100,000 shares of common stock issued47,656 Net Income - - 126,381 Net income - - 1,553,222774,518 $ 1,553,222774,518 Translation adjustment - 21,751 21,751 21,751 ---------------- ------------------10,609 10,609 10,609 --------------------- -------------------- ----------- ------------ BALANCE, June 30,March 31, 2003 $ (20,000)(44,003) $ (16,790) $13,007,225 ================ ================== ============ --------------(27,932) $12,002,845 ===================== ==================== =========== Comprehensive income for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2003 $ 1,574,973 ==============785,127 =========== NOTES RECEIVABLE ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE SECURED BY COMMON STK CUMULATIVE INC(LOSS) TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) --------------------- -------------------- ----------- ------------ BALANCE, December 31, 2003 $ (20,000) $ 26,445 $14,509,493 Payments on notes receivable=securedreceivable-secured by common stock 5,000 - 5,000 Shares issued =- stock options exercised - - 75,070 Warrants to acquire 50,000 shares of common stock issued82,140 Net Income - - 48,945 Net income - - 1,487,178970,966 $ 1,487,178970,966 Translation adjustment - (22,085) (22,085) (22,085) ---------------- ------------------(10,906) (10,906) (10,609) --------------------- -------------------- ----------- ------------ BALANCE, June 30,March 31, 2004 $ (15,000) $ 4,360 $16,103,601 ================ ================== ============ --------------15,539 $15,556,693 ===================== ==================== =========== Comprehensive income for the sixthree months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 $ 1,465,093 ==============960,060 ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INCINC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 11. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements for The Leather Factory, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (TLF) contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly its financial position as of June 30,March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, and its results of operations and cash flows for the three and six-monththree-month periods ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003. Operating results for the three and six-month periodsthree-month period ended June 30,March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2004. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market and is accounted for on the "first in, first out" method. In addition, the value of inventory is periodically reduced for slow-moving or obsolete inventory based on management's review of items on hand compared to their estimated future demand. The components of inventory consist of the following:
AS OF JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31, 2004 2003 ------------- ------------- Finished goods held for sale $ 11,145,271 $ 9,902,140 Raw materials and work in process 1,043,840 1,177,753 ------------- ------------- $ 12,189,111 $ 11,079,893 ============= =============
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," prescribes a two-phase process for impairment testing of goodwill, which is performed once annually, absent indicators of impairment during the interim. The first phase screens for impairment, while the second phase (if necessary) measures the impairment. The Company has elected to perform the annual analysis during the fourth calendar quarter of each year. As of December 31, 2003, management determined that the present value of the discounted estimated future cash flows of the stores associated with the goodwill is sufficient to support their respective goodwill balances. No indicators of impairment were identified during the first half of 2004. Other intangibles consist of the following:
AS OF JUNE 30, 2004 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 ------------------------------------- --------------------------------- ACCUMULATED ACCUMULATED GROSS AMORTIZATION NET GROSS AMORTIZATION NET ------------- ------------ -------- -------- ------------- -------- Trademarks, Copyrights $ 544,369 $ 156,366 $388,003 $544,369 $ 138,320 $406,049 Non=Compete Agreements 73,000 35,500 37,500 52,000 25,500 26,500 ------------- ------------ -------- -------- ------------- -------- $ 617,369 $ 191,866 $425,503 $596,369 $ 163,820 $432,549 ============= ============ ======== ======== ============= ========
7 The Company recorded amortization expense of $28,046 during the first six months of 2004 compared to $38,256 during the first half of 2003. The Company has no intangible assets not subject to amortization under SFAS 142. Based on the current amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding 5 years is as follows:
LEATHER FACTORY TANDY LEATHER ROBERTS, CUSHMAN TOTAL ---------------- ------------- ---------------- ------- 2004 $ 5,954 $ 54,004 $ 0 $59,958 2005 5,954 38,004 0 43,958 2006 5,954 37,337 0 43,291 2007 5,954 36,504 0 42,458 2008 5,954 33,337 0 39,291
Revenue Recognition The Company recognizes revenue for over-the-counter sales as transactions occur and other sales upon shipment of product provided that there are no significant post-delivery obligations to the customer and collection is reasonably assured, which generally is the case. Net sales represent gross sales less negotiated price allowances, product returns, and allowances for defective merchandise. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In January 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FIN 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities (VIE's)," an Interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51. FIN 46 requires certain variable interest entities (VIEs) to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. In December 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46R (revised December 2003) which delayed the application of FIN 46 to TLF until the interim period ended March 31, 2004, and provides additional technical clarifications to implementation issues. The application of this interpretation did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.statements for the quarter. Revenue Recognition Our sales generally occur via two methods: (1) at the counter in our stores and (2) shipment by common carrier. Sales at the counter are recorded and title passes as transactions occur. Otherwise, sales are recorded and title passes when the merchandise is shipped to the customer. Our shipping terms are FOB shipping point. We offer an unconditional satisfaction guarantee to our customers and accept all product returns. Net sales represent gross sales less negotiated price allowances, product returns, and allowances for defective merchandise. Inventory Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market and is accounted for on the "first in, first out" method. In addition, the value of inventory is periodically reduced for slow-moving or obsolete inventory based on management's review of items on hand compared to their estimated future demand. The components of inventory consist of the following:
AS OF MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31, 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- Finished goods held for sale. . . $10,323,322 $ 9,902,140 Raw materials and work in process 1,068,990 1,177,753 ----------- ----------- $11,392,312 $11,079,893 =========== ===========
Goodwill and Other Intangibles Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," prescribes a two-phase process for impairment testing of goodwill, which is performed once annually, absent indicators of impairment during the interim. The first phase screens for impairment, while the second phase (if necessary) measures the impairment. The Company has elected to perform the annual analysis during the fourth calendar quarter of each year. As of December 31, 2003, management determined that the present value of the discounted estimated future cash flows of the stores associated with the goodwill is sufficient to support their respective goodwill balances. No indicators of impairment were identified during the first quarter of 2004. Other intangibles consist of the following:
AS OF MARCH 31, 2004 AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2003 ACCUMULATED ACCUMULATED GROSS AMORTIZATION NET GROSS AMORTIZATION NET ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- Trademarks, Copyrights $ 544,369 $ 147,393 $ 396,976 $ 544,369 $ 138,320 $ 406,049 Non-Compete Agreements 73,000 30,483 42,517 52,000 25,500 26,500 ----------- ------------ ---------- ----------- ------------ ---------- $ 617,369 $ 177,876 $ 439,493 $ 596,369 $ 163,820 $ 432,549 =========== ============ ========== =========== ============ ==========
The Company recorded amortization expense of $14,056 during the first quarter of 2004 compared to $12,740 during the first quarter of 2003. The Company has no intangible assets not subject to amortization under SFAS 142. Based on the current amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding 5 years is as follows:
ROBERTS, LEATHER FACTORY TANDY LEATHER CUSHMAN TOTAL --------------- ------------- ------- ------- 2004 $ 5,954 $ 54,004 $ 0 $59,958 2005 5,954 38,004 0 43,958 2006 5,954 37,337 0 43,291 2007 5,954 36,504 0 42,458 2008 5,954 33,337 0 39,291
2. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION The Company accounts for stock options granted to its directors and employees using the intrinsic value method prescribed by APB No. 25 which requires compensation expense be recognized for stock options when the quoted market price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant exceeds the option's exercise price. No compensation cost has been reflected in net income for the granting of director and employee stock options as all options granted had an exercise price equal to the quoted market price of the Company's common stock on the date the options were granted. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock options been determined consistent with the SFAS 123 fair value approach, the Company's net income and net income per common share for the three and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003, on a pro forma basis, would have been as follows: 8
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30, 2004 2003 2004 2003 ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------------ -------- Net income, as reported $ 516,213 $ 778,704 $1,487,178 $1,553,222$970,966 $774,518 Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income - - - - Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method 27,145 20 266 54,290 40,533 ------------ ------------ ---------- ----------20,266 -------- -------- Net income, pro forma $ 489,068 $ 758,438 $1,432,888 $1,512,689 ============ ============ ========== ==========$943,821 $754,252 -------- -------- Net income per share: Basic - as reported $ 0.050.09 $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.15 Basic - pro forma $ 0.050.09 $ 0.07 $ 0.14 $ 0.15 Diluted - as reported $ 0.050.09 $ 0.07 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 Diluted - pro forma $ 0.040.09 $ 0.07 $ 0.13 $ 0.14
The fair values of stock options granted were estimated on the dates of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 3.125% and 2.62%3.00% for 2004 and 2003, respectively; dividend yields of 0% for both periods; volatility factors of .696 for 2004 and .725 for 2003; and an expected life of the valued options of 5 years. 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS"):
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- 2004 2003 2004 2003 ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Numerator: Net income $ 516,213970,966 $ 778,704 $ 1,487,178 $ 1,553,222 ---------- ----------774,518 ----------- ----------- Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share 516,213 778,704 1,487,178 1,553,222 Denominator: Weighted-average970,966 774,518 Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares outstanding-basic 10,553,243 10,234,054 10,530,119 10,205,90010,506,995 10,177,433 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock options 416,580 398,684 441,999 423,109462,562 442,884 Warrants 36,815 172,281 39,407 173,668 ---------- ----------41,565 173,147 ----------- ----------- Dilutive potential common shares 453,395 570,965 481,406 596,777 ---------- ----------504,127 616,031 ----------- ----------- Denominator for diluted earnings per share: Weighted-averageshare - weighted-average shares 11,006,638 10,805,019 11,011,525 10,802,677 ========== ==========11,011,122 10,793,464 =========== =========== Basic earnings per share $ 0.050.09 $ 0.08 $ 0.14 $ 0.15 ========== ========== =========== =========== Diluted earnings per share $ 0.050.09 $ 0.07 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 ========== ========== =========== ===========
The net effect of converting stock options and warrants to purchase 637,500825,200 and 684,700747,200 shares of common stock at optionexercise prices less than the average market prices has been included in the computations of diluted EPS for the three and six monthsquarter ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. 9 4. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company identifies its segments based on the activities of three distinct businesses: a. The Leather Factory,A. THE LEATHER FACTORY, which sells primarily to wholesale customers through a chain of 30 wholesale centersoutlet stores located in the United States and Canada; b. Tandy Leather Company,B. TANDY LEATHER COMPANY, which sells primarily to retail customers through a chain of retail stores located in the United States; and c. Roberts, CushmanC. ROBERTS, CUSHMAN & Company,COMPANY, manufacturer of decorative hat trims sold directly to hat manufacturers and distributors. The Company's reportable operating segments have been determined as separately identifiable business units. The Company measures segment earnings as operating earnings, defined as income before interest and income taxes.
THE LEATHER FACTORY TANDY LEATHER COMPANY ROBERTS,CUSHMAN & CO TOTAL --------------- ------------- --------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004 Net sales $ 7,423,7958,443,091 $ 2,972,7463,166,738 $ 563,272 $10,959,813571,048 $12,180,877 Gross profit 3,978,355 1,848,618 154,086 5,981,0594,575,838 1,926,649 222,426 6,724,913 Operating earnings 645,146 190,756 17,934 853,8361,078,409 301,567 67,159 1,447,135 Interest expense (12,471)(13,638) - - (12,471)(13,638) Other, net (26,196) 843(1,803) 66 - (25,353) ------------(1,737) Income before income taxes 606,479 191,599 17,934 816,012 ------------1,062,968 301,633 67,159 1,431,760 Depreciation and amortization 93,351 27,716 2,216 123,283102,028 25,153 2,237 129,418 Fixed asset additions 7,972 37,348 3,615 48,93539,737 38,043 4,335 82,115 Total assets $ 16,224,40116,731,246 $ 3,248,0153,079,605 $ 929,913 $20,402,329 --------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------928,663 $20,739,514 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2003 Net sales $ 7,801,7428,201,258 $ 2,113,4791,864,539 $ 545,454 $10,460,675494,288 $10,560,085 Gross profit 4,182,812 1,325,072 213,170 5,721,0544,297,502 1,181,332 166,670 5,645,504 Operating earnings 918,434 166,230 69,800 1,154,464923,637 146,993 45,042 1,115,672 Interest expense (70,468)(63,352) - - (70,468)(63,352) Other, net 43,091 61431,290 (472) - 43,705 ------------30,818 Income before income taxes 891,057 166,844 69,800 1,127,701 ------------891,575 146,521 45,042 1,083,138 Depreciation and amortization 129,328 18,247 2,521 150,096106,367 15,839 2,825 125,031 Fixed asset additions 112,605 62,944 856 176,405 Total assets $16,163,098 $ 3,078,121 $ 925,018 $20,166,237 --------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------ LEATHER FACTORY TANDY LEATHER ROBERTS,CUSHMAN TOTAL --------------- ------------- --------------- ------------ FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 Net sales $ 15,866,885 $ 6,139,484 $ 1,134,320 $23,140,689 Gross profit 8,554,193 3,775,267 376,512 12,705,972 Operating earnings 1,718,178 492,322 90,470 2,300,970 Interest expense (26,109)39,497 54,475 - - (26,109) Other, net (27,998) 909 - (27,089) ------------ Income before income taxes 1,664,071 493,231 90,470 2,247,772 ------------ Depreciation and amortization 195,379 52,869 4,453 252,701 Fixed asset additions 47,709 75,391 7,950 131,05093,972 Total assets $ 16,224,40117,364,513 $ 3,248,0152,447,611 $ 929,913 $20,402,329 --------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------ FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 Net sales $ 16,003,000 $ 3,978,018 $ 1,039,742 $21,020,760 Gross profit 8,480,314 2,506,403 379,841 11,366,558 Operating earnings 1,842,071 313,223 114,842 2,270,136 Interest expense (133,820) - - (133,820) Other, net 74,381 142 - 74,523 ------------ Income before income taxes 1,782,632 313,365 114,842 2,210,839 ------------ Depreciation and amortization 235,695 34,086 5,346 275,127 Fixed asset additions 152,102 117,419 856 270,377 Total assets $ 16,163,098 $ 3,078,121 $ 925,018 $20,166,237 --------------- ------------- ---------------- ------------845,938 $20,658,062 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net sales for geographic areas were as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, -------------------------- --------------------------
MARCH 31, 2004 MARCH 31, 2003 2004 2003--------------- --------------- United States $ 10,198,13011,285,857 $ 9,711,785 $21,483,986 $19,582,4219,870,636 All other countries 761,683 748,890 1,656,703 1,438,339 ------------ ----------- ----------- -----------895,020 689,449 --------------- --------------- $ 10,959,813 $10,460,675 $23,140,689 $21,020,760 ============ =========== =========== ===========12,180,877 $ 10,560,085 =============== ===============
Geographic sales information is based on the location of the customer. Net sales from noNo single foreign country wasaccounted for any material toamount of the Company's consolidated net sales for the three and six monththree-month periods ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003. The Company does not have any significant long-lived assets outside of the United States. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. The Leather Factory, Inc. ("TLF" or the "Company") is a Delaware corporation whose common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol "TLF". The Company is managed on a business entity basis, with those businesses being The Leather Factory ("Leather Factory"), Tandy Leather Company ("Tandy" or "Tandy Leather"), and Roberts, Cushman & Company, Inc. ("Cushman"). See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning the Company's segments, as well as its foreign operations. Leather Factory, founded in 1980 by Wray Thompson and Ron Morgan, distributes leather and related products, including leatherworking tools, buckles and adornments for belts, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. The products are sold primarily through 30 company-owned wholesale centersoutlets located throughout the United States and Canada. Tandy Leather founded in 1919, is the oldest and best-known supplier of leather and related supplies used in the leathercraft industry. From its founding in 1919, Tandy has been the primary leathercraft resource worldwide. Products include quality tools, leather, accessories, kits and teaching materials. In early 2002, we initiated a plan to expand Tandy Leather by opening retail stores. As of June 30,April 15, 2004, we have opened 3230 Tandy Leather retail stores located throughout the United States. Cushman, whose origins date back to the mid-1800s,mid-1800's, custom designs and manufactures a product line of decorative hat trims for headwear manufacturers. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES A description of the Company's critical accounting policies appears in "Item 2. Management's Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - ----------------------- The following tables present selected financial data on the operating results of each of the Company's three segments for the quarters and six months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003:
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2004 QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30,MARCH 31, 2003 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------- OPERATING OPERATING SALES INCOME SALES INCOME ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Leather Factory $ 7,423,795 $ 645,146 $ 7,801,742 $ 918,434 Tandy 2,972,746 190,756 2,113,479 166,230 Cushman 563,272 17,934 545,454 69,800 ------------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Total Operations $ 10,959,813 $ 853,836 $10,460,675 $1,154,464 ============= ========== =========== ========== SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 ------------------------------ ------------------------------ OPERATING OPERATING SALES INCOME SALES INCOME ---------------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ------------------------- ------------ Leather FactoryFactory. $ 15,866,8858,443,091 $ 1,718,178 $16,003,000 $1,842,0711,078,409 $ 8,201,258 $ 923,637 Tandy 6,139,484 492,322 3,978,018 313,2233,166,738 301,567 1,864,539 146,993 Cushman 1,134,320 90,470 1,039,742 114,842571,048 67,160 494,288 45,042 ---------------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ------------------------- ------------ Total Operations $ 23,140,68912,180,877 $ 2,300,970 $21,020,760 $2,270,1361,447,135 $ 10,560,085 $ 1,115,672 ================ ============= ========== =========== ========================= ============
10 Consolidated net sales for the quarter ended June 30,March 31, 2004 increased $499,000,$1.6 million, or 4.8%15.4%, compared to the same period in 2003. Leather Factory contributed $242,000 to the increase, Tandy contributed $859,000$1.3 million and Cushman recorded a gainsales increase of $18,000. Leather Factory's sales were down $378,000.$77,000. Operating income on a consolidated basis for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 was down 26% or $300,000 over the second quarter of 2003. Consolidated net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2004 increased $2.1 million, or 10%, compared to the same period in 2003. Tandy contributed $2.2 million of the sales gain while Cushman added $95,000. Leather Factory's 2004 sales were down $136,000 from those of a year ago. Operating income on a consolidated basis for the six months ended June 30,March 31, 2004 was up 1.4%29.7% or $31,000$331,000 over last year.the first quarter of 2003. The following table shows in comparative form our consolidated net income for the second quarter and six months ended June 30,first quarters of 2004 and 2003:
QUARTER ENDED QUARTER ENDED 06/30/04 06/30/032004 2003 % CHANGE ------------- --------------------- -------- -------- Net income $ 516,213 $ 778,704 (33.7%) ============= ============= ======== SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED 06/30/04 06/30/03 % CHANGE ------------- ------------- -------- Net income $ 1,487,178 $ 1,553,222 (4.2%) ============= ============= ========$970,966 $774,518 25.4%
While our Leather Factory operation recorded 69.3% of our sales in the quarter, the continued growth and expansion of the Tandy Leather retail operation is responsible for the majority of the improvement in our consolidated net income. LEATHER FACTORY OPERATIONS Net sales from Leather Factory's 30 wholesale centers decreased 4.8%increased 2.95%, or $242,000, for the second quarter of 2004 as follows:
QUARTER ENDED 06/30/04 06/30/03 $ CHANGE % CHANGE ---------- ---------- --------- -------- Sales, excluding NATIONAL ACCOUNTS $6,223,275 $5,952,823 $ 270,452 4.5% NATIONAL ACCOUNT sales 1,200,520 1,848,919 (648,399) (35.1)% ---------- ---------- --------- -------- Total sales $7,423,795 $7,801,742 $(377,947) (4.8)% ========== ========== ========== =========
As shown by the table above, the Leather Factory wholesale centers achieved solid sales gains, excluding the impact of the NATIONAL ACCOUNT customer group. The 4.5% increase is at the upper end of management's expectations for sales growth of 2-4%. Sales to our WHOLESALE customer group continues its positive momentum as we are still benefiting from the advertising initiatives put in place in late 2003. Sales to our NATIONAL ACCOUNTS were down significantly in the second quarter of 2004 and were also down in the first quarter of this year. Although there can be no assurance, we are optimistic that these decreases are only temporary. For example, we understand that there have been some internal changes with several national customers, such as changes in purchasing personnel and the implementation of new automated inventory and purchasing systems, that have impacted the timing and amount of their purchases from us. Even if this optimism is correct, we may not see any significant improvement in these sales until the fourth quarter of 2004 or later. We are currently redesigning our sales strategy in order to increase the customer base and diversify the revenue from this customer group.2004. The following table presents TLF's sales mix by customer categories for the quarters ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003:
QUARTER ENDED CUSTOMER GROUP 06/30/3/31/04 06/30/3/31/03 - -------------- -------- --------------- ------- RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals) 21% 19%23% 23% INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc) 9 10etc.) 7% 8% WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc) 45 39etc.) 45% 42% NATIONAL ACCOUNTS 18 2419% 21% MANUFACTURERS 7 8 -------- --------6% 6% ------- ------- 100% 100% ======== =============== =======
Our biggest sales gains were in our WHOLESALE and MANUFACTURER customer groups. We believe that in both cases, new advertising programs begun in the second half of 2003 contributed to these gains. Sales to our small business customers (part of our WHOLESALE group) were up approximately 30% over sales to that same customer group a year ago. Sales to small manufacturers were up 11% from last year. Although the percent of national account sales decreased in the first quarter of 2004 compared to that same quarter in 2003, we renewed two of our large accounts during the first quarter. We anticipate that these renewals will produce increased sales for our NATIONAL ACCOUNT customer group later in 2004. Operating income for Leather Factory decreased $273,000increased $155,000 for the secondcurrent quarter compared to 2003, a declinean improvement of 30%16.7%. Gross profit margins remained steady at 53.6% for the second quarters of 2004 and 2003. The decrease in sales resulted in a decline in gross profit dollars of $204,000. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 41.4%, slightly higher ($120,000) than our target of 40% of sales. Advertising and marketing expenses were up slightly this quarter ($55,000) due to expanding direct mail programs in an attempt to increase market awareness and target new customer sub-groups. We also increased $69,000, or 2.1%, inour bad debt reserve by $32,000 to $63,000 at the second quarter of 2004. The cost of health insurance benefits for employees accounted for the majorityend of the increase over last year. Management is cautiously optimistic with the progress we have made to contain our operating expenses during the quarter. However, our success is somewhat clouded by the sales lossfirst quarter, as the percentagea result of operating expenses to salesa few customer accounts whose collectability appears to be high. A large number of expenses actually decreased this quarter compared to a year ago. 11 questionable. TANDY LEATHER OPERATIONS The Tandy Leather retail store chain has grown from 2219 stores at June 30,March 31, 2003 to 3229 a year later. Net sales for Tandy Leather were up approximately 41%70% for the secondfirst quarter of 2004 over the same quarter last year.
QTR ENDED QTR ENDED $ INCR % INCR 6/30/3/31/04 6/30/3/31/03 (DECR) (DECR) ---------- ---------- ----------- -------- ------- Same (existing) store sales (22 stores) $2,306,231 $2,112,150 $194,081 9.2%$1,832,591 $1,806,293 $ 26,298 1.46% New or acquired store sales (10 stores) 666,5151,334,147 57,187 1,276,960 N/A Order fulfillment house - 666,515 *** Closed store (order fulfillment house)closed - 1,329 (1,329) (100.0)1,059 (1,059) (100.00) ---------- ---------- ----------- -------- ------- Total sales $2,972,746 $2,113,479 $859,267 40.7%$3,166,738 $1,864,539 $1,302,199 69.84% ========== ========== ========= ================= ========
A store is categorized as "new" if it was operating less than half of the comparable period in the prior year. In the above table, the sales amount for "new store sales" for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 represents the sales from the four stores opened in February and March 2003. Sales in the current quarter showed healthy growth.were solid - although as the table above indicates, our existing stores did not produce as strongly as we expected. The "same stores" continueresults are uneven, with existing stores reporting sales gains ranging from 4% to post strong gains. Average48% for the quarter. We produced and mailed a sales flyer in a new format during the quarter that failed to produce the sales that we expected. We have gone back to our more traditional format for sales flyers, expecting it to produce more customer interest. The retail stores that are at least three months old are averaging approximately $38,000 in sales per month for stores that have been open for at least six months as of June 30, 2004 is $36,000, which continues to beat our internal expectations of $30,000 per month per store.month. The following table presents Tandy Leather's sales mix by customer categories for the quarters ended June 30,March 31, 2004 and 2003:
QUARTER ENDED CUSTOMER GROUP 06/30/3/31/04 06/30/3/31/03 - -------------- -------- --------------- ------- RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals) 68% 67%74% 72% INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc) 10 10etc.) 4% 4% WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc) 22 23etc.) 20% 23% NATIONAL ACCOUNTS * *- - MANUFACTURERS * * -------- --------2% 1% ------- ------- 100% 100% ======== ======== * less than 1%======= =======
SecondOperating income as a percentage of sales increased from 7.9% in the first quarter operating income forof 2003 to 9.5% in the first quarter of 2004. Our gross margin decreased from 63.4% to 60.8% due to an increase in leather sales at the Tandy Leather increased $25,000 or 15% over operating incomestores during the current quarter. As discussed in last year's second quarter. Gross profit margins declined 0.5%previous filings, leather is our lowest gross margin category. We offset that low margin by the other products that we sell. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreased from 62.7%55.5% to 62.2% for the quarter51.3% due primarily to limitationsthe increase in increasing selling prices to match cost increases. Tandy's selling prices are set at the time the product catalog is produced. The latest catalog was distributed in January 2004. Asleverage obtained as a result it is difficult to initiate price increases to customers until we distribute a new catalog. Historically, we distribute our new catalog atof the beginning of each calendar year. However, due to the cost increases in metals, etc. this year and the need to pass on these increases, we will be distributing a new catalog on November 1. Operating expenses were 55.8% ofsignificant sales in the current quarter compared to 54.8% in the same quarter last year. The expenses associated with opening the six new stores so far in 2004, such as additional personnel, rents, utilities, etc., accounted for the operating expense increase over last year.increase. ROBERTS, CUSHMAN OPERATIONS Net sales for Cushman increased $18,000$77,000 or 15.5% for the secondfirst quarter of 2004, over the second quarter of 2003, although operating income decreased $52,000. The increase in sales is the result of an increase in orders from hat manufacturers. However, the sales mix is more heavily weighted toward the production of bands (pure manufacturing achieves lower margins) rather than the sale of components that require no manufacturing (and as a result, earn higher margins). Also, due to the nature of this business, samples are made and product is priced up to six months before the bands are actually produced. As a result, there is the possibility that, if cost of raw materials increases from the time of quote to the time of production and that cost increase cannot be passed on to the customer, ourimproved its gross profit margin will decrease.from 34% to 39%. Operating income for Cushman increased $22,000 or 49.1%. We experienced this duringeliminated one management position in the secondoperation at the beginning of 2004, which contributed to the improvement in operating income. COSTS AND EXPENSES Our consolidated gross profit as a percent of net sales increased to 55.2% for the first quarter due to fluctuationsof 2004, compared with 53.5% for the same period in metal prices, etc. and should have been more aggressive with our vendors and customers to try to minimize the impact to us.2003. Operating expenses decreased $7,000 for($5.3 million) were 43.3% of net sales in the quarter. OTHER EXPENSESfirst quarter of 2004, compared with $4.5 million, or 42.9% of net sales in the first three months of 2003. Interest expense in the secondfirst quarter of 2004 ($14,000) was $12,000, down 78.5% from $70,000 in the secondfirst quarter of 2003. The decrease was attributable2003 ($63,000) due to the decrease in our averagethe outstanding debt balance for the first six months of 2004 to $1.4 million, compared to $4.5 million for the first six months of 2003. We added $75,000 to our reserve for uncollectible accounts in 2004 in connection with the increased investment in accounts receivable described below. 12 balance. CAPITAL RESOURCES, LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION - --------------------------------------------------------- OnThere was a slight change (approximately 9%) in our consolidated balance sheet, total assets increasedfrom December 31, 2003 to March 31, 2004, increasing from $19.0 million at year-end 2003 to $20.4$20.7 million at June 30, 2004. An increase in inventory of $1.1 million andMarch 31. Our accounts receivable of $867,000 accounted for the increase in total assets, partially offset by a decrease in cashmajority of $546,000.the increase. Total stockholders' equity increased from $14.5 million at December 31, 2003 to $16.1$15.5 million at June 30,March 31, 2004. TheMost of the increase in equity is attributable to thewas from earnings in the first halfquarter of thethis year. Our investment in inventory was $12.2 million at June 30, 2004 compared to $11.1 millionThe Company's current ratio fell slightly from 6.16 at December 31, 2003 to 4.69 at March 31, 2004. Inventory increased by $312,000 at March 31, 2004 from year-end 2003. Inventory turnover increased to an annualized rate of 3.984.34 times during the first six monthsquarter of 2004, an improvement from 3.523.47 times for the first halfquarter of 2003 and 3.51 times for all of 2003. We compute our inventory turns as sales divided by average inventory. As we stated in our 2003 Form 10-K, we expect our inventory to slowly trend upward as we continue our expansion of the Tandy Leather store chain. However, we continually analyze our inventory levels as inventoryInventory management is a significant factor in our financial position. OurWe strive to maintain the optimal amount of inventory at June 30, 2004 was within 5%throughout the system in order to fill customer orders timely without tying up too much working capital. We are pleased with our achievement in this area as of the end of the quarter and continue to monitor our internal optimal targets. Credit sales increasedinventory levels in the first six months of 2004, and theorder to maximize optimum availability. The Company's investment in accounts receivable was $2.7$3.1 million at June 30,March 31, 2004, up $867,000$1.2 million from $1.8 million at year-end 2003. ConsolidatedThis is a result of an increase in credit sales to our national accounts during the quarter ended March 31, 2004 as compared to that of the quarter ended December 31, 2003. The average days to collect accounts improvedslowed slightly over the first halfquarter of 2003 from 43.345.0 days to 42.847.2 days. Cushman posted the most improvement in average days to collect accounts, from 68.266.7 days in 2003 to 51.150.1 days outstanding.for the first quarter of 2004, respectively. Leather Factory and Tandy Leather's days outstanding decreasedto collect were 44.7 and 39.0 days in the first halfquarter of 2004 compared to 2003, from 43.7 in 2003 to 41.1 and 39.6 days in 2004, while Leather Factory's days outstanding increased from 40.2 days inthe first quarter of 2003, to 41.7 days in 2004.respectively. Accounts payable increased $343,000$810,000 to $1.9$2.4 million at the end of the secondfirst quarter, due primarily to the increase in inventory purchases duringto support the period.increased sales and the negotiations with some vendors for longer payment terms. Accrued expenses and other liabilities increased $102,000, from $1.0 million at December 31, 2003 to $1.1 million at June 30, 2004. At June 30, 2004, our ratio of debt to equity was 0.07, an improvement from December 31, 2003 at which time the debt-to-equity ratio was 0.12. Our current ratio fell to 5.71 at June 30, 2004, from 6.16 at the end of 2003.$113,000. During the first halfquarter of 2004, cash flowsflow provided by operating activities was $263,000. Net$583,000. The net income reducedgenerated for the quarter and the increase in accounts payable contributed to the cash flow, offset somewhat by the increase in inventory from year-end to June 30, 2004, accounted for the majority of the cash flow.accounts receivable. Cash flowsflow used in investing activities totaled $244,000. Capital expenditures$193,000. $125,000 of this was for the first six months of 2004 totaled $131,000. The assetassets purchases of the Syracuse, NY and St. Louis, MO Tandy Leather retail stores required $125,000.stores. Equipment purchased during the quarter totaled $82,000. Most of the equipment purchased was for the new Tandy Leather stores. Cash flowsflow used by financing activities was $565,000 during the first half$439,000, consisting of 2004. The funds were primarily used to reduce the principal balance ofpayments on our revolving credit facility.facility during the quarter totaling $525,000, offset primarily by stock option exercises by employees. At DecemberMarch 31, 2003, our bank debt totaled $1.8$5.8 million. At June 30,March 31, 2004, the balance was $1.1$1.3 million, a decrease of 39% in the first six months of 2004. From June 30, 2003, we have repaid $3.7 million on our bank debt.77%. We expect to fund our operating and liquidity needs as well as our current expansion of Tandy Leather's retail store chain from a combination of current cash balances, internally generated funds and our revolving credit facility with our lender. The borrowing base on our revolving line of creditWells Fargo, which is based onupon the level of the our accounts receivable and inventory. At June 30,March 31, 2004, the available and unused portion of the credit facility was approximately $3.9$3.7 million. 13 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS - --------------------------- This report (particularly Items 2, 3 and 4 of this Part I)Item 2) contains forward-looking statements of management. In general, these are predictions or suggestions of future events and statements or expectations of future trends or occurrences. There are certain important risks that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the forward-looking statements. Some, but not all, of the important risks whichthat could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements include, among other things: - - We maymight fail to realize the anticipated benefits of the opening of Tandy Leather retail stores or we maymight be unable to obtain sufficient new locations on acceptable terms to meet our growth plans. Also, other retail initiatives maymight not be successful. When we acquired the assets of Tandy Leather in late 2000, there was only a single Tandy Leather distribution center and no retail outlets. In 2002, we began a program of developing Tandy Leather retail stores, and through June 30, 2004, we have added 32 Tandy Leather stores and closed the distribution center. We believe that these store openings and acquisitions have been successful, but there can be no assurance that this success will continue or that we will be able to find additional locations for new stores or existing leathercraft stores to acquire on economically viable terms. Because, in recent years, the expansion of Tandy Leather has produced much of the increase in our profits, disruption of this expansion would likely slow or stop this increase in profits. Also, both our Leather Factory and Tandy Leather segments depend on marketing efforts to support sales. Recently we conducted an advertising campaign at the Leather Factory that failed to generate anticipated sales. While we believe this was caused by a change in the format of our advertising, there can be no assurance that future advertising will be successful. Recent declines in sales to national accounts by our Leather Factory operation could continue. Sales to national accounts by our Leather Factory operation decreased at the end of 2003 and were also down in the first six months of 2004. We are working to reverse this trend, but, if it continues, our consolidated net income could be reduced.- - Political considerations here and abroad could disrupt our sources of supplies from abroad or affect the prices we pay for goods. - - Continued involvement by the United States in war and other military operations in the Middle East and other areas abroad could disrupt international trade and affect the Company's inventory sources. Recent political discussions have suggested that the United States impose barriers on the importation of certain goods. We rely heavily on imported goods as sources of the inventory we sell. Tariffs, taxes and limits on these imports could affect our ability to obtain inventory or increase the price we pay for inventory. If these disruptions occur, our operations could be adversely affected. Also, the involvement of the United States in the war in Iraq and the anti-terrorist activities in Afghanistan have produced political uncertainty and, in certain countries, resentment against the United States and its citizens and companies. These issues may also affect our ability to obtain products from abroad. If, for whatever reason, the costs of our raw materials and inventory increase, we may not be able to pass those costs on to our customers, particularly if the economy has not recovered from its downturn. The prices of hides and leathers fluctuate in normal times, and these fluctuations can affect the Company. Livestock diseases such as mad cow could reduce the availability of hides and leathers or increase their cost. We believe that the recent rise in oil and natural gas prices will increase the costs of the goods that we sell, including the costs of shipping those goods from the manufacturer to our stores and customers. Various oils used to manufacture certain leather and leathercrafts are derived from petroleum and natural gas. Also, the carriers who transport our goods rely on petroleum-based fuels to power their ships, trucks and trains. They are likely to pass their increased costs on to us. We are unsure how much of this increase we will be able to pass on to our customers.- - The recent slump in the economy in the United States, as well as abroad, may cause our sales to decrease or not to increase or adversely affect the prices charged for our products. Also, hostilities, terrorism or other events could worsen this condition. Recently, the world economy has shown signs of recovering from an economic slump. However, this recovery is not yet complete, and there can be no assurance that increased oil and gas prices, terrorism, or other factors will not impede this recovery. Continuation or worsening- - As a result of the economic slump is likely to limit or decrease our profits. In addition, terrorism or theon-going threat of terrorist attacks inon the United States, or against U.S. interests abroad could cause consumer buying habits tocould change and decrease our sales. We believe that major disruptions (such- - Livestock diseases such as terrorist attacks)mad cow could reduce consumer spending,the availability of hides and leathers or increase their cost. Also, the prices of hides and leathers fluctuate in normal times, and these fluctuations can affect the Company. - - If, for whatever reason, the costs of our raw materials and inventory increase, we may not be able to pass those costs on to our customers, particularly purchases of non-essential products such as ours.if the economy has not recovered from its downturn. - - Other factors could cause either fluctuations in buying patterns or possible negative trends in the craft and western retail markets. In addition, our customers may change their preferences to products other than ours, or they may not accept new products as we introduce them. - - Tax or interest rates might increase. In particular, interest rates are likely to increase at some point from their present low levels. These increases will increase our costs of borrowing funds as needed in our business. - - Any change in the commercial banking environment may affect us and our ability to borrow capital as needed. - - Other uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company, may occur as well. The Company does not intend to update forward-looking statements. 14 ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.RISK For disclosures about market risk affecting the Company, see Item 7A "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. The Company believes that its exposure to market risks has not changed significantly since December 31, 2003. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES At the end of the secondfirst quarter of 2004, our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon this evaluation and notwithstanding the limitations contained in the final paragraph of this Item 4, they concluded that, subject to the limitations described below,as of March 31, 2004, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures offer reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periodsperiod specified in the rulesresults and forms adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. During the period covered by this report, there has been no significant change in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, these controls. Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls. Our management, including the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures or the Company's internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A well conceived and operatedoperating control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS5. CHANGES IN SECURITIES On May 26,February 24, 2004, the Annual MeetingCompany entered into a Capital Markets Services Engagement Agreement ("Services Agreement") with Westminster Securities Corporation ("Westminster"), a member firm of the StockholdersNew York Stock Exchange. Under the Services Agreement, Westminster agreed to provide the Company with capital market services, including corporate finance advisory services, research services, and sales and trading services. For the services to be provided during the two-year term of the Services Agreement, the Company was held inagreed to pay $4,000 per month during the Hall of Fame Room atcontract's term. Also, the Wyndham Hotel, Arlington, TexasCompany issued to considerWestminster and act on the electioncertain named employees warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of the following individualsCompany's common stock at an exercise price of $5.00 per share, subject to serveadjustment for certain issuances at a per share price below $5.00 that might occur during the five-year term of the warrants. The issuance of the warrants was exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 pursuant to Section 4(2) of that act. The related Financial Advisor's Warrant Agreement, dated as directors untilof February 24, 2004, contained representations as to investment intent and restrictions on transfer. Also the warrant certificates contain prominent legends stating the restrictions on transfer. In addition, the Financial Advisor's Warrant Agreement grants demand and piggyback registration rights to the holders of the warrants to facilitate resale of the Company's 2005 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until their successors are duly elected and qualified: Shannon L. Greene Michael A. Markwardt Joseph R. Mannes T. Field Lange Ronald C. Morgan Wray Thompson Michael A. Nery H.W. "Hub" Markwardt The following table shows the votes cast for and against, as well as those that abstained from voting, the election of these individuals as directorscommon stock upon exercise of the Company:
For Against Abstaining --------- ------- ---------- Shannon L Greene 9,556,122 2,930 4,170 T Field Lange 9,548,463 5,585 9,174 Joseph R Mannes 9,548,963 5,085 9,174 HW "Hub" Markwardt 9,338,149 215,899 9,174 Michael A Markwardt 9,548,213 5,835 9,174 Ronald C Morgan 9,556,472 2,580 4,170 Michael A Nery 9,555,967 3,085 4,170 Wray Thompson 9,552,187 3,055 12,984
The Company's proxy statement dated April 23, 2004, for the 2004 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, provided detailed information about this meeting and the action to be taken there. 15 ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION In an effort to reduce our administrative and compliance costs for stockholders who only have a small investment in the Company, our Board of Directors approved an offer to purchase the holdings of stockholders who hold fewer than 100 shares of our common stock. The Board set June 25, 2004 as the record date for this offer, with the offer to begin July 1, 2004 and the closing price on July 8, 2004 ($4.35 per share) to be the offer price. This offer terminates on August 30, 2004, unless sooner terminated by the Company. At June 30, 2004 we had approximately 300 registered stockholders who held fewer than 100 shares of our common stock and another 200 stockholders who held less than 100 shares in brokerage accounts. In addition to benefiting the Company, we believe this offer will be beneficial to investors with small holdings by allowing them the opportunity to sell their shares without the expense of selling them in the market.warrants. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Exhibits --------
EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT - -------- ------- 31.1 13a-4(a)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.1* Financial Advisor's Warrant Agreement, dated February 24, 2004, between The Leather Factory, Inc. and Westminster Securities Corporation 4.2* Capital Markets Services Engagement Agreement, dated February 24, 2004, between The Leather Factory, Inc. and Westminster Securities Corporation 31.1** 13a-14(a) Certification by Wray Thompson, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer 31.2 13a-4(a)31.2** 13a-14(a) Certification by Shannon LL. Greene, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 3232.1* Certification Pursuant to 18 USCU.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 *Previously filed ** Attached to this filing
(b) Reports on Form 8-K ---------------------- On April 28,March 9, 2004, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K in which we furnished under Items 7 and 12 the press release entitled "The Leather Factory Expects Net Income Up 25% for First Quarter 2004" relating to certain preliminary financial information for the quarter ended March 31, 2004. On April 29, 2004, the Company filed a report on Form 8-K in which we furnished under Items 7 and 12 the press release entitled "The Leather Factory Reports 1st Quarter 2004 Results - Net Income up 25% on Record Revenues" relating to the results of our first quarter ended March 31, 2004.12. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. (Registrant) Date: August 9,October 29, 2004 By: /s/ Wray Thompson -------------------- Wray Thompson Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Date: August 9,October 29, 2004 By: /s/Shannon L. Greene ---------------------- Shannon L. Greene Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Chief Accounting Officer) 16 EXHIBIT 31.1 RULE 13A-4(A)13A-14(A) CERTIFICATION I, WRAY THOMPSON, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q10-Q/A of The Leather Factory, Inc.; 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 report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 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)) [language intentionally omitted SEC Rel. No. 33-8238] for the registrant and have: (a) 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; (b) [Left blank intentionally SEC Rel. No. 33-8238]; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls 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 (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's secondfirst 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 the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) 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 (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting. Date: August 9,October 29, 2004 /s/ Wray Thompson ------------------- Wray Thompson ChairmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) 17 EXHIBIT 31.2 RULE 13A-4(A)13A-14(A) CERTIFICATION I, SHANNON L. GREENE, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q10-Q/A of The Leather Factory, Inc.; 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 report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this 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 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)) [language intentionally omitted SEC Rel. No. 33-8238] for the registrant and have: (a) 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; (b) [Left blank intentionally SEC Rel. No. 33-8238]; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls 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 (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's secondfirst 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 the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) 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 (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls over financial reporting. Date: August 9,October 29, 2004 /s/ Shannon L. Greene ------------------------- Shannon L. Greene Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial and accounting officer) 18 EXHIBIT 32.1 CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002 In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Leather Factory, Inc. for the quarter ended June 30, 2004 as filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), Wray Thompson, as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Shannon L. Greene, as Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: i. The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and ii. The information contained in the Report fully presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. August 9, 2004 By: /s/ Wray Thompson ------------------- WRAY THOMPSON CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER August 9, 2004 By: /s/ Shannon L. Greene ------------------------ SHANNON L. GREENE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER 19