UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007

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

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

Delaware
75-2543540
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporate of organization)(IRS Employer Identification Number)

3847 East Loop 820 South, Fort 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 be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [X]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes [ ] No [X]

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

ClassShares outstanding as of November 6, 2006May 7, 2007
Common Stock, par value $0.0024 per share10,849,00010,919,568

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TANDY LEATHER FACTORY, INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006MARCH 31, 2007


TABLE OF CONTENTS


 PAGE NO.
  
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
  
Item 1. Financial Statements 
  
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2006
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 20052006..........................................................................................
1
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006..................................................................................2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006..................................................................................3
  
Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 20054
Stockholders' Equity 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nineThree months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 20052006..................................................................................5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 200564
  
Notes to Consolidated Financial StatementsStatements......................................................................................75
  
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of OperationsOperations.....................................................................................
118
  
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk …………………………….1510
  
Item 4. Controls and Procedures ………………………………………………………………….....1510
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
  
Item 6. Exhibits ………………………….….......................................................................................1511
  
SIGNATURES…...................................................................................................................................
1511
  



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Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets

September 30,
2006
(unaudited)
 
December 31,
2005
(audited)
March 31,
2007
(unaudited)
 
December 31,
2006
(audited)
ASSETS
      
CURRENT ASSETS:      
Cash$4,970,230 $3,215,727$6,001,607 $6,739,891
Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts      
of $134,000 and $138,000 in 2006 and 2005, respectively
2,427,790 2,178,848
of $159,000 and $149,000 in 2007 and 2006, respectively2,894,793 2,599,279
Inventory17,162,865 15,669,18218,344,527 17,169,358
Prepaid income taxes213,095 -
Deferred income taxes229,015 273,872276,212 266,018
Other current assets1,006,938 358,0581,469,749 1,089,258
Total current assets26,009,933 21,695,68728,986,888 27,863,804
      
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost6,757,607 6,424,0916,825,009 6,865,946
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization(4,878,481) (4,664,614)(4,861,756) (4,989,341)
1,879,126 1,759,4771,963,253 1,876,605
      
GOODWILL751,082 746,611972,227 746,139
OTHER INTANGIBLES, net of accumulated amortization of      
$252,000 and $223,000 in 2006 and 2005, respectively
370,248 398,967
$271,000 and $262,000 in 2007 and 2006, respectively426,103 360,676
OTHER assets1,070,323 1,079,7311,150,474 1,069,411
$30,080,712
 
$25,680,473
$33,498,945
 
$31,916,635
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
      
CURRENT LIABILITIES:      
Accounts payable-trade$3,144,495 $1,220,420$2,551,457 $1,776,646
Accrued expenses and other liabilities1,719,699 2,550,5732,484,623 3,424,010
Income taxes payable- 199,581427,810 59,392
Current maturities of capital lease obligations134,067 134,06778,206 111,723
Total current liabilities4,998,261 4,104,6415,542,096 5,371,771
      
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES218,371 206,253216,534 221,621
      
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities- -
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, net of current maturities11,172 111,722
   
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES    
      
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:      
Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized;      
none issued or outstanding- -
none issued or outstanding; attributes to be determined on issuance- -
Common stock, $0.0024 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized;      
10,837,000 and 10,741,835 shares issued at 2006 and 2005, respectively;
   
10,831,141 and 10,735,976 outstanding at 2006 and 2005, respectively
26,008 25,780
10,919,568 and 10,885,068 shares issued at 2007 and 2006, respectively;   
10,913,709 and 10,879,209 outstanding at 2007 and 2006, respectively26,207 26,124
Paid-in capital5,173,407 4,988,4455,351,044 5,292,591
Retained earnings19,541,650 16,172,47522,295,895 20,949,540
Treasury stock(25,487) (25,487)
Treasury stock (5,859 shares at cost)(25,487) (25,487)
Accumulated other comprehensive income137,330 96,64492,656 80,475
Total stockholders' equity24,852,908 21,257,85727,740,315 26,323,243
$30,080,712
 
$25,680,473
$33,498,945
 
$31,916,635






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005

 
THREE MONTHS
 
NINE MONTHS
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
NET SALES$12,559,593 $11,777,133 $40,366,325 $36,666,348
        
COST OF SALES5,488,179 5,013,331 17,458,476 15,845,392
        
Gross profit7,071,414 6,763,802 22,907,849 20,820,956
        
OPERATING EXPENSES5,807,442 5,865,676 17,903,337 17,031,669
        
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS1,263,972 898,126 5,004,512 3,789,287
        
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):       
Interest expense- - - (3,188)
Other, net37,422 80,185 84,951 104,404
Total other income (expense)37,422 80,185 84,951 101,216
        
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES1,301,394 978,311 5,089,463 3,890,503
        
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES410,975 282,221 1,720,288 1,357,522
        
NET INCOME$890,419 $696,090 $3,369,175 $2,532,981
        
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE-BASIC
 
$0.08
 
 
$0.07
 
 
$0.31
 
 
$0.24
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE-DILUTED
 
$0.08
 
 
$0.06
 
 
$0.30
 
 
$0.23
        
        
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:
       
Basic10,818,130 10,679,389 10,788,720 10,626,857
Diluted11,102,383 11,029,840 11,105,903 10,965,922









The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 and 2006


 
2007
 
2006
    
NET SALES
$14,507,805 $14,413,649
COST OF SALES5,909,852 6,299,515
Gross profit8,597,953 8,114,134
    
OPERATING EXPENSES6,643,172 6,072,346
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS1,954,781 2,041,788
    
OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:   
Interest expense- -
Other, net(48,996) (18,110)
Total other (income) expense(48,996) (18,110)
    
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES2,003,777 2,059,898
    
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES657,422 713,635
    
NET INCOME$1,346,355 $1,346,263
    
    
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC$0.12 $0.13
    
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED$0.12 $0.12
    
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:   
Basic10,893,359 10,756,745
Diluted11,150,246 11,102,906





























The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
For the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

2006
 
2005
2007
 
2006
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income$3,369,175 $2,532,981$1,346,355 $1,346,263
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities   
Depreciation & amortization
291,257 346,217
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash   
provided by operating activities -   
Depreciation and amortization105,739 97,185
Gain on disposal of assets
(1,750) (9,145)- -
Non-cash stock-based compensation
78,600 -7,626 22,480
Deferred income taxes
56,975 (173,744)(15,281) 43,249
Other
36,215 35,12311,092 (10,594)
Net changes in assets and liabilities:   
Net changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of business acquisitions:   
Accounts receivable-trade, net
(248,942) (375,163)(239,162) (806,423)
Inventory
(1,493,683) (4,784,330)(824,948) 625,395
Income taxes
(412,676) (30,268)368,418 520,243
Other current assets
(648,880) (230,761)(396,474) (566,483)
Accounts payable
1,924,075 1,312,001
Accounts payable-trade726,168 1,047,227
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(830,874) 1,373,522(939,387) (655,252)
Total adjustments(1,249,683) (2,536,548)(1,196,209) 317,027
   
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities2,119,492 (3,567)
Net cash provided by operating activities
150,146
 
1,663,290
      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:      
Purchase of property and equipment(382,187) (197,746)(200,097) (112,792)
Payments in connection with businesses acquired(650,000) -
Proceeds from sale of assets1,750 9,14525,339 -
Decrease (increase) in other assets9,408 (168,567)(81,063) 461
   
Net cash used in investing activities(371,029) (357,168)
(905,821)
 
(112,331)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Net increase (decrease) in revolving credit loans- (505,154)
Payments on capital lease obligations(100,550) (100,551)(33,517) (33,516)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock106,590 174,413
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants50,910 37,800
Net cash provided by financing activities
17,393
 
4,284
      
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities6,040 (431,292)
   
NET CHANGE IN CASH1,754,503 (792,027)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH(738,294) 1,555,243
      
CASH, beginning of period3,215,727 2,560,2026,739,891 3,215,727
      
CASH, end of period$4,970,230 $1,768,175$6,001,607 $4,770,970
      
   
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:      
Interest paid during the period- $3,188- -
Income taxes paid during the period, net of (refunds)$1,833,737 1,541,134
Income tax paid during the period, net of (refunds)$304,908 $48,761

















The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



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Tandy Leather Factory, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005

 
Number of Shares
 
 
Par Value
 
 
Paid-in Capital
 
 
Treasury
Stock
 
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
Total
 
 
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
 
 
Number of Shares
 
 
 
Par
Value
 
 
 
Paid-in Capital
 
 
 
Treasury
Stock
 
 
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
 
 
 
 
Total
 
 
 
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
BALANCE, December 31, 200410,560,661 $25,345 $4,796,999 $(25,487) $12,458,760 $54,616 $17,310,233  
BALANCE, December 31, 200510,741,835 $25,780 $4,988,445 $(25,487) $16,172,475 $96,642 $21,257,855  
                              
Shares issued - stock options
exercised
 
159,674
 
 
384
 
 
174,029
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 174,413  
 
31,223
 
 
75
 
 
37,725
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
37,725
  
Stock-based compensation
- - 22,480 - - - 22,480  
Net income
- - - - 2,532,981 - 2,532,981 $2,532,981- - - - 1,346,263 - 1,346,263 $1,346,263
Translation adjustment
- - - - - 38,756 38,756 38,756- - - - - (11,300) (11,300) (11,300)
BALANCE, September 30, 200510,720,335 $25,729 $4,971,028 $(25,487) $14,991,741 $93,372 $20,056,383  
BALANCE, March 31, 200610,773,058 $25,855 $5,048,650 $(25,487) $17,518,738 $85,342 $22,653,098  
 
Comprehensive income for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2005March 31, 2006$2,571,7371,334,963



BALANCE, December 31, 200510,741,835 $25,780 $4,988,445 $(25,487) $16,172,475 $96,644 $21,257,857  
BALANCE, December 31, 200610,885,068 $26,124 $5,292,591 $(25,487) $20,949,540 $80,475 $26,323,243  
                              
Shares issued - stock options and
warrants exercised
 
95,165
 
 
228
 
 
106,362
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
106,590
  
 
34,500
 
 
83
 
 
50,827
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
-
 
 
50,910
  
Stock-based compensation
- - 78,600 - - - 78,600  - - 7,626 - - - 7,626  
Net income
- - - - 3,369,175 - 3,369,175 $3,369,175- - - - 1,346,355 - 1,346,355 $1,346,355
Translation adjustment
- - - - - 40,686 40,686 40,686- - - - - 12,181 12,181 12,181
BALANCE, September 30, 200610,837,000 $26,008 $5,173,407 $(25,487) $19,541,650 $137,330 $24,852,908  
BALANCE, March 31, 200710,919,568 $26,207 $5,351,044 $(25,487) $22,295,895 $92,656 $27,740,315  

Comprehensive income for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007$3,409,8611,358,536






The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.



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TANDY LEATHER FACTORY, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND CERTAIN SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements for Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly its financial position as of September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2005,2006, and its results of operations and cash flows for the three- and/or nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005.2006. Operating results for the three and nine-month periodsthree-month period ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2006.2007. 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, 2005.2006.

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. Based on negotiations with vendors, title generally passes to us when merchandise is put on board. Merchandise to which we have title but have not yet received is recorded as Inventory in transit. 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
As of
September 30, 2006
 
December 31, 2005
March 31, 2007
 
December 31, 2006
Inventory on hand:      
Finished goods held for sale$16,164,887 $14,035,384$16,341,766 $14,774,445
Raw materials and work in process661,493 984,878545,533 628,539
Inventory in transit336,485 648,9201,457,228 1,766,374
$17,162,865 $15,669,182$18,344,527 $17,169,358

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. We have elected to perform the annual analysis during the fourth calendar quarter of each year. As of December 31, 2005,2006, 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 nine monthsquarter of 2006.2007.

A summary of changes in our goodwill for the periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:

 
Leather Factory
Tandy Leather
Total
Balance, December 31, 2005$363,205$383,406$746,611
Acquisitions and adjustments---
Foreign exchange gain/loss(708)-(708)
Impairments---
Balance, March 31, 2006$362,497$383,406$745,903

 
Leather Factory
Tandy Leather
Total
Balance, December 31, 2006$362,733$383,406$746,139
Acquisitions and adjustments225,000-225,000
Foreign exchange gain/loss1,088-1,088
Impairments---
Balance, March 31, 2007$588,821$383,406$972,227

Other intangibles consist of the following:

As of September 30, 2006
 
As of December 31, 2005
As of March 31, 2007
 
As of December 31, 2006
 
Gross
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
 
Gross
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
 
Gross
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Trademarks, Copyrights$544,369$238,121$306,248 $544,369$210,902$333,467$544,369$256,266$288,103 $544,369$247,193$297,176
Non-Compete Agreements78,00014,00064,000 78,00012,50065,500153,00015,000138,000 78,00014,50063,500
$622,369$252,121$370,248 $622,369$223,402$398,967$697,369$271,266$426,103 $622,369$261,693$360,676

We recorded amortization expense of $28,719$9,573 during the first nine monthsquarter of 20062007 compared to $29,218$9,573 during the first halfquarter of 2005.2006. All of our intangible assets are 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:

Wholesale Leathercraft
Retail Leathercraft
Total
Wholesale Leathercraft
Retail Leathercraft
Total
2006$5,954$32,337$38,291
20075,95431,83737,79119,70432,33751,541
20085,95430,33736,29120,95431,83751,291
20095,95430,33736,29120,95430,33751,291
20105,95430,33736,29120,95430,33751,291
201120,02730,33750,364

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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.  

Recent Accounting Pronouncements. In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 153, “Exchanges of Nonmonetary Assets, an Amendment of APB Opinion No. 29” (“SFAS No. 153”), which is effective for nonmonetary asset exchanges occurring in fiscal periods beginning after June 15, 2005. SFAS No. 153 addresses the measurement of exchanges of nonmonetary assets. The adoption of SFAS No. 153 did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154 “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and Statement No. 3” (“SFAS No. 154”). Previously, APB Opinion No. 20 “Accounting Changes” and SFAS No. 3 “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements” required the inclusion of the cumulative effect of changes in accounting principle in net income of the period of the change. SFAS No. 154, which is effective January 1, 2006, requires companies to recognize a change in accounting principle, including a change required in a new accounting pronouncement when the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions, retrospectively to prior periods’ financial statements. We will assess the impact of a change in accounting principle in accordance with SFAS No. 154 when such a change arises.

In June 2006 the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes,” (“FIN No. 48”) which becomes effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. While we have not fully assessed the potential impact on our financial statements of adopting the interpretation in 2007, we do not believe the impact will be material. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” by prescribing a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or to be taken in a tax return. It also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition.
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2.  STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

We havehad two stock option plans which provide for stock option grants to officers, key employees and directors. UnderThe plans expired in 2005. The expiration of the plans 38,000 shares of our Common Stock are available for issuance.has no effect on the options previously granted. Options outstanding and exercisable were granted at a stock option price which was not less than the fair market value of our Common Stockcommon stock on the date the option was granted and no option has a term in excess of ten years. Additionally, options vest and become exercisable either six months from the option grant date or in equal installments over a five year period. Prior to fiscal 2006, we accounted for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related Interpretations and provided the required pro forma disclosures of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.

On January 1, 2006, we adopted SFAS No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” and elected to adopt the standard using the modified prospective transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost associated with stock options recognized in 2006 includes: (1) amortization related to the remaining unvested portion of all share based payments granted prior to, but not vested as of December 31, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original pro forma footnote disclosure provisions of FASB Statement No. 123 and (2) amortization related to all share based payments granted subsequent to December 31, 2005, based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of FASB Statement No. 123(R). Accordingly, stock compensation award expense is recognized over the requisite service period using the straight-line attribution method. Previously reported amounts have not been restated.

We recognized share-basedshare based compensation expense of approximately $34,000$7,600 and $79,000, respectively,$22,000 for the threequarters ended March 31, 2007 and nine months ended September 30, 2006, respectively, as a component of operating expenses. Had compensation expense for our stock option plans been based upon the projected fair values at the grant dates for awards under those plans in accordance with SFAS No. 123, our pro forma net earnings, basic and diluted earnings per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2005 would have been as follows:

 
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2005
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005
Net income, as reported$696,090 $2,532,981
Add: Stock-based compensation expense included in reported net income- -
Deduct: Stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value method30,734 92,201
Net income, pro forma$665,356 $2,440,780
    
Net income per share:   
Basic - as reported$0.07 $0.24
Basic - pro forma$0.06 $0.23
    
Diluted - as reported$0.06 $0.23
Diluted - pro forma$0.06 $0.22
The fair values of stock options granted were estimated on the grant dates using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of 4.25-4.50%, a dividend yield of 0%; volatility factor of .355-.366; and an expected life of the valued options of 3-5 years.

During the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, the stock option activity under our stock option plans was as follows:

Weighted Average
Exercise Price
# of
Shares
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Weighted Average Exercise
Price
#
of
shares
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
(in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2006$1.930421,000  $1.93421,000  
Granted6.3306,000  --  
Cancelled--  --  
Exercised1.35378,800  1.3528,000  
Outstanding, September 30, 2006$2.010348,2005.18$390,416
Exercisable, September 30, 2006$1.730323,5005.09$315,716
Outstanding, March 31, 2006$1.97393,0005.69$420,256
Exercisable, March 31, 2006$1.80275,0005.52$266,052
    
Outstanding, January 1, 2007$2.05296,200  
Granted--  
Cancelled--  
Exercised1.47634,500  
Outstanding, March 31, 2007$2.13261,7004.80$303,069
Exercisable, March 31, 2007$1.88231,7004.56$239,529

Other information pertaining to option activity during the ninethree month periods ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
 
September 30, 2006
September 30, 2005
March 31, 2007
March 31, 2006
Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$11,160$11,814N/AN/A
Total fair value of stock options vested$101,728$114,363N/AN/A
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised$63,481$99,879$7,625$22,480

As of September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006, there was $86,000$58,000 and $131,000, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average vesting period of 32 years.

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3. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005:2006:

Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
2007
 
2006
Net incomeNet income$1,346,355 $1,346,263
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per shareNumerator for basic and diluted earnings per share$1,346,355 $1,346,263
September 30,
 
September 30,
    
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
Numerator:        
Net income$890,419 $696,090 $3,369,175 $2,532,981
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share890,419 696,090 3,369,175 2,532,981
Denominator:        
Weighted-average shares outstanding-basic10,818,130 10,679,389 10,788,720 10,626,857
Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average sharesDenominator for basic earnings per share - weighted-average shares10,893,359 10,756,745
             
Effect of dilutive securities:Effect of dilutive securities:        Effect of dilutive securities:   
Stock options241,192 311,817 266,034 314,561Stock options205,304 285,632
Warrants43,061 38,634 51,149 24,504Warrants51,583 60,529
Dilutive potential common sharesDilutive potential common shares 284,253 350,451 317,183 339,065Dilutive potential common shares256,887 346,161
Denominator for diluted earnings per share-
weighted-average shares
 
11,102,383
 
 
11,029,840
 
 
11,105,903
 
 
10,965,922
    
Denominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted-average sharesDenominator for diluted earnings per share - weighted-average shares11,150,246 11,102,906
            
Basic earnings per share$0.08 $0.07 $0.31 $0.24Basic earnings per share$0.12 $0.13
Diluted earnings per share$0.08 $0.06 $0.30 $0.23Diluted earnings per share$0.12 $0.12

The net effect of converting stock options and warrants to purchase 478,300394,500 and 652,500521,800 shares of common stock at exercise prices less than the average market prices has been included in the computations of diluted EPS for the threequarter ended March 31, 2007 and nine months ended September 30, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

4. SEGMENT INFORMATION

We identify our segments based on the activities of three distinct operations:

a.  
Wholesale Leathercraft, which consists of a chain of warehouse distribution units operating under the name, The Leather Factory, located in the United States and Canada;

b.  
Retail Leathercraft, which consists of a chain of retail stores operating under the name, Tandy Leather Company, located in the United States and Canada; and

c.  
Other, which is a manufacturer of decorative hat trims sold directly to hat manufacturers.

Our reportable operating segments have been determined as separately identifiable business units and we measure segment earnings as operating earnings, defined as income before interest and income taxes.
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Wholesale Leathercraft
Retail Leathercraft
Other
Total
Wholesale Leathercraft
Retail
Leathercraft
 
Other
 
Total
For the quarter ended September 30, 2006
   
For the quarter ended March 31, 2007
   
Net sales$7,113,181$5,121,556$324,856$12,559,593$7,940,487$6,254,219$313,099$14,507,805
Gross profit3,847,9113,095,207128,2967,071,4144,681,8863,780,607135,4608,597,953
Operating earnings910,942362,744(9,714)1,263,9721,346,203553,74854,8301,954,781
Interest expense------
Other, net37,805(1,664)1,28137,42250,434(1,438)-48,996
Income before income taxes948,747361,080(8,433)1,301,3941,396,637552,31054,8302,003,777
      
Depreciation and amortization60,97537,1121,69799,78468,14836,3711,220105,739
Fixed asset additions100,40352,009-152,412178,79721,300-200,097
Total assets$24,558,634$5,192,664$329,414$30,080,712$27,794,341$5,465,363$239,241$33,498,945

For the quarter ended September 30, 2005
    
Net sales$7,257,583$4,197,712$321,838$11,777,133
Gross profit4,098,1192,573,51092,1736,763,802
Operating earnings652,726242,4992,901898,126
Interest expense----
Other, net80,522(337)-80,185
Income before income taxes733,248242,1622,901978,311
     
Depreciation and amortization76,34632,7881,406110,540
Fixed asset additions78,42835,1371,066114,631
Total assets$21,935,588$4,160,349$775,449$26,871,386

 
Wholesale Leathercraft
Retail Leathercraft
Other
Total
For the nine months ended September 30, 2006
    
Net sales$23,250,338$15,858,835$1,257,152$40,366,325
Gross profit12,930,4869,634,035343,32822,907,849
Operating earnings3,675,6581,323,1055,7495,004,512
Interest expense----
Other, net102,089(18,419)1,28184,951
Income before income taxes3,777,7471,304,6867,0305,089,463
     
Depreciation and amortization180,289106,6514,317291,257
Fixed asset additions228,880153,146162382,188
Total assets$24,558,634$5,192,664$329,414$30,080,712

For the nine months ended September 30, 2005
   
For the quarter ended March 31, 2006
   
Net sales$22,836,542$12,577,621$1,252,185$36,666,348$8,388,265$5,541,082$484,302$14,413,649
Gross profit12,673,6757,787,996359,28520,820,9564,643,1003,341,841129,1938,114,134
Operating earnings2,682,8841,043,95162,4523,789,2871,519,020495,82426,9442,041,788
Interest expense(3,188)--(3,188)---
Other, net91,62312,781-104,40427,270(9,160)-18,110
Income before income taxes2,771,3191,056,73262,4523,890,5031,546,290486,66426,9442,059,898
      
Depreciation and amortization246,86293,3426,013346,21762,14133,7341,31097,185
Fixed asset additions131,44361,8914,412197,74644,57068,060162112,792
Total assets$21,935,588$4,160,349$775,449$26,871,386$22,921,203$4,242,928$800,359$27,964,490

Net sales for geographic areas were as follows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005 were as follows:2006: 
 
Three months ended September 30,
2006
2005
2007
2006
United States$11,151,670$10,631,856$12,928,843$12,786,578
Canada953,224828,8401,125,4271,123,042
All other countries454,699316,437453,535504,029
$12,559,593$11,777,133$14,507,805$14,413,649

Nine months ended September 30,
2006
2005
United States$35,981,135$32,904,863
Canada3,098,8392,599,185
All other countries1,286,3511,162,300
 $40,366,325$36,666,348

Geographic sales information is based on the location of the customer. No single foreign country, except for Canada, accounted for any material amount of our consolidated net sales for the three and nine-monththree-month periods ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005.2006. We do not have any significant long-lived assets outside of the United States.

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

Our Business

We are the world’s largest specialty retailer and wholesale distributor of leather and leathercraft related items. We market our products to our growing list of customers through company-owned retail stores and wholesale distribution centers. We are a Delaware corporation and our common stock trades on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol “TLF.” We operate our business in three segments: Wholesale Leathercraft, which operates under the trade name, The Leather Factory, Retail Leathercraft, which operates under the trade name, Tandy Leather Company, and Other. See Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information concerning our segments, as well as our foreign operations.

We operate 29Our Wholesale Leathercraft segment operates 30 company-owned Leather Factory wholesale distribution centersstores in 1920 states and three Canadian provinces. The Leather Factory centersThese stores are engaged in the wholesale distribution of leather and related items, including leatherworking tools, buckles and belt adornments, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and tack hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. The Leather Factory’s primary customers arekits, to retailers, manufacturers, and manufacturers.end users. Our Wholesale Leathercraft segment also includes our National Account sales group.
 
Currently, we operate 62 company-owned Tandy Leather, retail stores in 31 statesthe oldest and three Canadian provinces. The Tandy Leather stores are engagedbest-known supplier of leather and related supplies used in the retail sales ofleathercraft industry, has been the primary leathercraft resource for decades. Tandy Leather’s products include quality tools, leather, accessories, kits and teaching materials. In 2002, we began expanding Tandy Leather’s primary customers are hobbyists, craftsmen, and other end users. We intend to continue increasing the numberindustry presence by opening retail stores. As of company-ownedMay 1, 2007, we were operating 67 Tandy Leather retail stores by opening new stores or acquiring existing stores.located throughout the United States and Canada.

Our “Other” segment consists of Roberts, Cushman and Co., a wholly-owned subsidiary that custom designs and manufactures decorative hat trims for headwear manufacturers.

Critical Accounting Policies

A description of our critical accounting policies appears in "Item 2.7. Management's Discussions and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005.2006.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this report and other materials we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “budgeted,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “potential,” “estimate,” “continue,” or “future” variations thereof or other similar statements. 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, including those described below, could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Please refer also to our Annual Reportannual report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 20052006 for additional information concerning these and other uncertainties that could negatively impact the Company.

Ø  
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.
 
We assume no obligation to update or otherwise revise our forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results, express or implied, will not be realized.

Results of Operations

Quarters Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005

The following table presentstables present selected financial data of each of our three segments for the quarters ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005:2006. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

Quarter Ended
September 30, 2006
 
Quarter Ended
September 30, 2005
 
 
Incr (Decr)
Quarter Ended March 31, 2007
 
Quarter Ended March 31, 2006
Sales
     
 
Sales
 
Operating
Income
 
 
Sales
 
Operating
Income
Wholesale Leathercraft$7,113,181 $7,257,583 $(144,402)$7,940,487 $1,346,203 $8,220,397 $1,519,020
Retail Leathercraft5,121,556 4,197,712 923,8446,254,219 553,748 5,541,082 495,824
Other324,856 321,838 3,018313,099 54,830 652,170 26,944
Total Operations$12,559,593 $11,777,133 $782,460$14,507,805 $1,954,781 $14,413,649 $2,041,788
     
Operating Income
     
Wholesale Leathercraft$910,942 $652,726 $258,216
Retail Leathercraft362,744 242,499 120,245
Other(9,714) 2,901 (12,615)
Total Operations$1,263,972 $898,126 $365,846

Consolidated net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 increased $782,000,$94,000, or 6.6%0.65%, compared to the same period in 2005.2006. Retail Leathercraft was responsible forcontributed $713,000 to the increase, while Wholesale Leathercraft and Other reported decreases of $924,000, offset somewhat by Wholesale Leathercraft’s sales decline of $144,000.$280,000 and $339,070. Operating income on a consolidated basis for the quarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 was up 40.7%down 4.3% or $366,000 over$87,000 from the thirdfirst quarter of 2005.2006.

The following table shows in comparative form our consolidated net income for the thirdfirst quarters of 20062007 and 2005:2006:
 
 
2006
 
2005
% Change
Net income$890,419 $696,09027.9%
 
2007
 
2006
% change
Net income$1,346,355 $1,346,2630.01%

While Wholesale Leathercaraft recorded 54.7% of our sales in the quarter, all three segments contributed to our consolidated net income. Additional information appears below for each segment.

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Wholesale Leathercraft

Our Wholesale Leathercraft operation consists of 29 distribution centers30 wholesale stores and our National Account group. Net sales decreased 2.0%, or $144,000, for the third quarter of 2006 as follows:

 
Quarter Ended
09/30/06
 
Quarter Ended
09/30/05
 
 
$ Change
 
% Change
Distribution centers$5,968,100 $5,970,814 $(2,713)(0.1)%
Center converted to retail store- 106,550 (106,550)(100.0)
National account group1,145,081 1,180,220 (35,139)(3.0)
 $7,113,181 $7,257,584 $(144,402)(2.0)%

The following table presents the combined sales mix by customer categories for the quarters ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 and 2005:2006:
 
Quarter ended
Customer Group
03/31/07
 
03/31/06
RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals)29% 25%
INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc.)6% 7%
WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc.)38% 40%
MANUFACTURERS11% 10%
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS16% 18%
 100% 100%
 
Quarter Ended
Customer Group
09/30/06
 
09/30/05
RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals)23% 22%
INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc.)7 7
WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc.)39 45
MANUFACTURERS11 10
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS20 16
 100% 100%

Net sales decreased 3.4%, or $280,000, for the first quarter of 2007 as follows:

 
Quarter Ended
03/31/07
 
Quarter Ended
03/31/06
 
$
change
%
change
Same store sales (29)$6,624,606 $7,112,301 $(487,695)(6.9)%
New store (1)185,263 - 185,263N/A
National account group1,130,618 1,108,097 22,5212.0%
 $7,940,487 $8,220,397 $(279,911)(3.4)%

In our distribution centers,wholesale stores, compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2005, we achieved modest2006, the customer sales gainsmix was somewhat different than our historical pattern. A normal sales mix in the wholesale stores is 20-25% retail and 75-80% wholesale (all other customer groups). As the sales mix table above indicates, our Retail and Manufacturerretail sales were significantly higher than that of normal levels, the cause of which was weaker sales, specifically leather sales, to our other customer groups. The overall declinemajority of leather sold in sales occurredthe Leather Factory stores is sold to our wholesale and manufacturer customers. Due to some pricing pressure in the market, our Wholesale customer groupprices were not as competitive and as a result, our customers purchased leather from other suppliers. As a result, sales to these customer groups were down overall. We believe that we are seeing early signs of weak marketing initiatives duringthat trend reversing and expect to regain our market share in this area as other suppliers are adjusting their selling prices to levels matching that of the quarter.overall market. Sales to our National Accountnational account customers decreased 3%were up 2% for the quarter.quarter compared to the same quarter last year.

Operating income for Wholesale Leathercraft during the current quarter increaseddecreased by $258,000$173,000 from the comparative 20052006 quarter, an improvementa decline of 39.6%11.4%. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 41.3%42.0%, down $508,000up $305,000 from the thirdfirst quarter of 2005. Reductions in legal, professional,2006. In an effort to improve sales, advertising and bank fees, contributions,marketing expenses increased $155,000 due to additional mailings as well as new marketing initiatives. Temporary staffing expenses were up $66,000 and some employee benefit costs accounted for the majority of the decrease.benefits, specifically employee medical programs, increased $62,000.

Retail Leathercraft

Our Retail Leathercraft operation consists of 6265 Tandy Leather retail stores at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, compared to 4856 stores at September 30, 2005.March 31, 2006. Net sales were up approximately 22%13% for the thirdfirst quarter of 20062007 over the same quarter last year. A store is categorized as "new" until it is operating for the full comparable period in the prior year.

#
Stores
Qtr Ended
09/30/06
Qtr Ended
09/30/05
$ Incr
(Decr)
% Incr
(Decr)
#
Stores
Qtr ended
03/31/07
Qtr ended
03/31/06
$ Incr
(decr)
% Incr
(decr)
Same (existing) store sales46$4,327,423$4,164,818$162,6053.9%53$5,529,927$5,490,955$38,9721%
Store converted from wholesale center1116,322-116,322N/A
New store sales15677,81132,894644,917N/A12724,29250,127674,165N/A
Total sales62$5,121,556$4,197,712$923,84422.0%65$6,254,219$5,541,082$713,13712.9%

Sales to our Institution customer group increased 17% compared to the first quarter of 2006 as we began focusing on those customers earlier this year than last year in anticipation of stronger sales during camp season. Sales to the Retail customer group increased 9%. We also achieved a significant gain (47%) in sales to our Manufacturer customer group due to the increase in the leather inventory maintained at the retail stores. The retail stores opened prior to January 1, 2007 averaged approximately $33,000 in sales per month for the first quarter of 2007.

The following table presents sales mix by customer categories for the quarters ended September 30,March 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 for our Retail Leathercraft operation:

 
Quarter Ended
Customer Group
09/30/06
 
09/30/05
RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals)62% 64%
INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc.)8 6
WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc.)30 28
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS- -
MANUFACTURERS- 2
 100% 100%

Sales to our Retail customer group increased 15% compared to the second quarter of 2005. Sales to the Institution customer group increased 64% as we continue our aggressive marketing efforts to youth organizations. The retail stores opened prior to January 1, 2006 averaged approximately $30,000 in sales per month for the third quarter of 2006.
 
Quarter ended
Customer Group
03/31/07
 
03/31/06
RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals)65% 68%
INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc.)7 6
WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc.)26 25
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS- -
MANUFACTURERS2 1
 100% 100%

Operating income increased $120,000$58,000 from the comparative 20052006 quarter, andalthough operating income as a percentage of sales increaseddecreased slightly from 5.8%9.0% in the thirdfirst quarter of 20052006 to 7.1%8.9% in the thirdfirst quarter of 2006.2007. Our gross margin fellincreased minimally from 61.3%60.3% to 60.4%60.5%. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreasedincreased from 55.5%51.4% to 53.4%51.6%. We expect our operating leverageAdvertising and marketing expenses increased $60,000 in response to improveweaker than expected sales during the quarter. Personnel costs, rent and utilities associated with the new stores accounted for the remainder$200,000 of the year as the stores openedincrease in 2006 overcome the expenses of opening.operating expenses. Employee health benefits also increased by $12,000.

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Other (Roberts, Cushman)

Sales increased $3,000decreased $339,000 or 0.9%52% for the thirdfirst quarter of 2006.2007. Gross profit margins improved by $37,000, while operatingfrom 26.7% to 43.3%. Operating income increased $28,000. Operating expenses decreased by $12,000.

Other Expenses

We paid no interest in$61,000 due to the third quarterreduction of 2006personnel as we have no bank debt. We recorded $6,000 in income duringare outsourcing more of the quarter for currency fluctuations from our Canadian operation. Comparatively, in the third quartermanufacturing and production of 2005, we recorded income of $66,000 for currency fluctuations.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006 and 2005

The following table presents selected financial data of each of our three segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2006
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2005
 
 
Incr (Decr)
Sales
     
Wholesale Leathercraft$23,250,338 $22,836,542 $413,796
Retail Leathercraft15,858,835 12,577,621 3,281,214
Other1,257,152 1,252,185 4,967
Total Operations$40,366,325 $36,666,348 $3,699,977
      
Operating Income
     
Wholesale Leathercraft$3,675,658 $2,682,884 $992,774
Retail Leathercraft1,323,105 1,043,951 279,154
Other5,749 62,451 (56,703)
Total Operations$5,004,512 $3,789,287 $1,215,225


Consolidated net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 increased $3.7 million, or 10.1%, compared to the same period in 2005. All three segments contributed to the increase, with Retail Leathercraft being the largest contributor of $3.3 million. Operating income on a consolidated basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 was up 32.1% or $1.2 million over the first nine months of 2005.

The following table shows in comparative form our consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2006 and 2005:

 
2006
 
2005
% change
Net income$3,369,175 $2,532,98133.0%

Wholesale Leathercraft

Net sales increased 1.8%, or $414,000, for the first nine months of 2006 as follows:

 
Nine Months Ended 09/30/06
 
Nine Months Ended 09/30/05
 
$ Change
% Change
Distribution centers$19,548,188 $18,823,270 $724,9183.9%
Center converted to retail store28,641 284,909 (256,268)(89.9)%
National account group3,673,509 3,728,363 (54,854)(1.5)%
 $23,250,338 $22,836,542 $413,7961.8%

The following table presents the combined sales mix by customer categories for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005:

 
Nine Months Ended
Customer Group
09/30/06
 
09/30/05
RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals)23% 22%
INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc.)7 7
WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc.)39 42
MANUFACTURERS11 9
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS20 20
 100% 100%

Operating income for Wholesale Leathercraft for the first nine months of 2006 increased by $993,000 from the comparative 2005 period, an improvement of 37.0%. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales were 39.8%, down $736,000 from the first nine months of 2005.

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Retail Leathercraft

Net sales were up 26.1% for the first nine months of 2006 over the same period last year.

 
 
# Stores
Nine Months Ended
09/30/06
Nine Months Ended
09/30/05
$ Incr
(Decr)
% Incr
(Decr)
Same (existing) store sales52$13,008,836$12,117,898$890,9387.4%
Store converted from wholesale center1332,998-332,998N/A
New store sales92,517,001459,7232,057,278N/A
Total sales62$15,858,835$12,577,621$3,281,21426.1%

The following table presents sales mix by customer categories for the nine months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005 for our Retail Leathercraft operation:

 
Nine Months Ended
Customer Group
09/30/06
 
09/30/05
RETAIL (end users, consumers, individuals)65% 69%
INSTITUTION (prisons, prisoners, hospitals, schools, youth organizations, etc.)9 7
WHOLESALE (resellers & distributors, saddle & tack shops, authorized dealers, etc.)25 23
NATIONAL ACCOUNTS- -
MANUFACTURERS1 1
 100% 100%

The retail stores opened prior to January 1, 2006 averaged approximately $31,000 in sales per month for the first nine months of 2006.

Operating income for the first nine months of 2006 increased $279,000 from the comparative 2005 period, while operating income as a percentage of sales remained the same at 8.3%. Our gross margin fell from 61.9% to 60.8%. We are selling more leather through the retail stores, which brings a lower gross profit margin that our other products. In addition, the inability to pass product cost increases on to our customers once our retail selling prices have been set creates additional pressure on our gross profit margins. Those retail selling prices are set in October of each year, in conjunction with the distribution of our annual catalog. As costs fluctuate during the year, our gross margins can be affected positively or negatively. Operating expenses as a percentage of sales decreased slightly from 52.6% to 51.9%.

Other (Roberts, Cushman)

Sales increased $5,000 in the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period in 2005. Gross profit margins and operating income decreased $16,000 and $57,000, respectively. Operating expenses increased by $41,000 in the first nine months of 2006 compared to the same period last year.product.

Other Expenses

We paid no interest in the first nine monthsquarter of 20062007 as we have noour bank debt.debt has been zero since March 2005. We recorded $56,000$47,000 in interest income during the periodquarter as earned on our cash balances. We recorded $8,000 in income for currency fluctuations from our Canadian operation.in the first quarter of 2007. Comparatively, in the first nine monthsquarter of 2005,2006, we recorded $17,000 in income of $53,000 for currency fluctuations.

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Capital Resources, Liquidity and Financial Condition

On our consolidated balance sheet, total assets increased from $25.7$31.9 million at year-end 20052006 to $30.1$33.5 million at September 30, 2006. Our cash and inventoryMarch 31, 2007. Inventory accounted for the majority of the increase. Total stockholders’ equity increased from $21.2$26.3 million at December 31, 20052006 to $24.9$27.7 million at September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. Most of the increase was attributable to earnings in the first halfquarter of this year. Our current ratio fell slightlyheld steady at 5.2 from 5.3 at December 31, 20052006 to 5.2 at September 30, 2006 due to the increase in accounts payable.March 31, 2007.

Our investment in inventory increased by $1.5$1.2 million at September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 from year-end 2005.2006. The increase is attributable to weaker than expected sales. We expected to sell more product during the quarter but did not achieve the results we expected. We will be adjusting our inventory purchases during the next few months in order to get our investment in inventory to more reasonable levels. Inventory turnover increased slightlydecreased to an annualized rate of 3.283.59 times during the first nine monthsquarter of 2006,2007, from 3.233.75 times for the first nine monthsquarter of 2005.2006. Inventory turnover was 3.573.36 times for all of 2005.2006. We compute our inventory turns as sales divided by average inventory. At the end of September 2006,the first quarter, our total inventory on hand exceededwas 10% over our internal targets for optimal inventory levels by approximately 12%. However, we expectdue to the weak sales during the quarter. We will be adjusting our purchases during the next few quarters to get our inventory to decrease throughout he fourth quarter to a more reasonable level by the end of the year.accepted levels.
 
Our investment inTrade accounts receivable was $2.4$2.9 million at September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, up $249,000$295,000 from $2.2$2.6 million at year-end 2005.2006. This is a result of thean increase in days to collect accounts forcredit sales during the periodquarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 as compared to that of the quarter ended December 31, 2005.2006. The average days to collect accounts for the first nine monthsquarter of 2006 was 47.52007 were 57.5 days, a slight increaseup from the first nine monthsquarter of 20052006 of 46.852 days. Average daysWe are tightening our credit policy and analyzing our customers with open accounts to collectensure collectibility of the accounts for 2005 was 44.2 days.and will make adjustments as needed.

Accounts payable increased $1.9 million$775,000 to $3.1$2.5 million at the end of September 2006,the first quarter, due primarily to the intentional increaseincreases in inventory purchases during the quarter.purchases. Accrued expenses and other liabilities decreased $831,000.$939,000. The inventorybonuses accrued at the end of December 2006 were paid in transit to us at September 30, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005, and a reduction in accrued employee benefitsMarch 2007, which accounted for the majority of the decrease.

During the first nine monthsquarter of 2006,2007, cash flow provided by operating activities was $2.1 million.$150,000. The net income generated for the quarter accounted for the majority of the cash flow, offset somewhat by thean increase in inventory and accounts payable.a decrease in accrued expenses. Cash flow used in investing activities totaled $371,000,$906,000, consisting of $200,000 in fixed asset purchases and $650,000 for the majorityacquisition of which was computer equipmentMid-Continent Leather Sales, Inc., a wholesale distributor of leather and store fixtures.leathercraft supplies located in Coweta, OK. Cash flow provided by financing activities totaled $6,000,$17,000, consisting of payments on our capital lease of $100,000,$34,000, offset by proceeds from employee stock option exercises totaling $106,000.$51,000.

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 and internally generated funds and our revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, which is based upon the level of our accounts receivable and inventory. At September 30, 2006, the available and unused portion of the credit facility was $3.0 million.funds.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For disclosures about market risk affecting us, see Item 7A "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year ended December 31, 2005.2006. We believe that our exposure to market risks has not changed significantly since December 31, 2005.2006.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2006.March 31, 2007. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2006,March 31, 2007, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that, as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level.

We maintain certain internal controls over financial reporting that are appropriate, in management’s judgment with similar cost-benefit considerations, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006March 31, 2007 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit
Number
 
Description
3.1Certificate of Incorporation of The Leather Factory, Inc., and Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of The Leather Factory, Inc. filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Form 10-Q filed by Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2005 and incorporatedincorporate by reference herein.
3.2Bylaws of The Leather Factory, Inc., filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registration Statement on Form SB-2 of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 33-81132), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 5, 1994 and incorporated by reference herein.
*31.113a-14(a) Certification by Wray Thompson, Chairman of the Board andRon Morgan, Chief Executive Officer and President.
*31.213a-14(a) Certification by Shannon Greene, Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerTreasurer.
*32.1Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuantAdopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
__________________________ 
*Filed herewith. 




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.

 
TANDY LEATHER FACTORY, INC.
 (Registrant)
  
Date: November 10, 2006May 15, 2007By: /s/ Wray ThompsonRon Morgan
 Wray ThompsonRon Morgan
 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and President
  
Date: November 10, 2006May 15, 2007By: /s/ Shannon L. Greene
 Shannon L. Greene
 Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Chief Accounting Officer)
  

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EXHIBIT 31.1
RULE 13a-14(a) CERTIFICATION

I, Wray Thompson, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tandy 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. 33-8238 and 33-8618] 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 and 33-8618];
(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 third 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: November 10, 2006/s/ Wray Thompson
Wray Thompson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)


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EXHIBIT 31.2
RULE 13a-14(a) CERTIFICATION

I, Shannon L. Greene, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tandy 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. 33-8238 and 33-8618] 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 and 33-8618];
(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 third 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: November 10, 2006/s/ Shannon L. Greene
Shannon L. Greene
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(principal financial and accounting officer)


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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 Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30, 2006 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 as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

Date: November 10, 2006By: /s/ Wray Thompson
Wray Thompson
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Date: November 10, 2006By: /s/ Shannon L. Greene
Shannon L. Greene
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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