-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, U/SFUCto0PKQjsUP6CQRu48U5gclOfEktDaMCDjJPF9iW8UKM91poKNnjimbHjXZ wDyJkAoEkVWLd8BXdF/vTg== 0001010549-97-000113.txt : 19970520 0001010549-97-000113.hdr.sgml : 19970520 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001010549-97-000113 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970331 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970515 SROS: AMEX FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: LEATHER FACTORY INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000909724 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: LEATHER & LEATHER PRODUCTS [3100] IRS NUMBER: 752543540 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-12368 FILM NUMBER: 97607883 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3847 EAST LOOP STREET 2: 820 SOUTH CITY: FT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76119 BUSINESS PHONE: 8174964414 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3847 EAST LOOP STREET 2: 820 SOUTH CITY: FT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76119 10-Q 1 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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1997 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 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 of May 15, 1996 - ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Common Stock, par value $.0024 per share 9,853,161 1 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO. PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996 .............................. 3 Consolidated Statements of Income Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 ........................ 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow Three months ended March 31, 1997 and 1996 ........................ 5 Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity Three months ended March 31, 1997 ................................. 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ......................... 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ............................ 8-10 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ............................. 11 SIGNATURES ............................................................. 12 EXHIBIT INDEX .......................................................... 13-17 2 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 ----------------- ----------------- ASSETS (UNAUDITED) CURRENT ASSETS: Cash $ $ 327,064 488,192 Accounts receivable-trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $82,000 and $54,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively 2,192,990 1,947,698 Inventory 7,333,428 7,737,320 Prepaid income taxes 521,749 538,458 Deferred income taxes 137,088 126,955 Other current assets 504,898 542,809 ----------------- ----------------- Total current assets 11,017,217 11,381,432 ----------------- ----------------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, at cost 2,770,921 2,672,253 Less-accumulated depreciation and amortization (1,344,606) (1,273,609) ----------------- ----------------- Property and equipment, net 1,426,315 1,398,644 GOODWILL and other, net of accumulated amortization of $714,000 and $660,000 in 1997 and 1996, respectively 5,454,179 5,484,471 ----------------- ----------------- $ $ 17,897,711 18,264,547 ================= ================= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable $ 1,201,506 $ 940,549 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 453,800 597,007 Income taxes payable - - Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt 8,061,502 8,549,366 ------------------ --------------- Total current liabilities 9,716,808 10,086,922 ------------------ --------------- DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 134,309 137,310 NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current maturities 63,621 17,378 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, $0.10 par value; 20,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding - - Common stock, $0.0024 par value; 25,000,000 shares authorized, 9,853,161 shares issued in 1997 and 1996 23,648 23,648 Paid-in capital 4,130,796 4,130,796 Retained earnings 4,428,092 4,464,277 Less: Notes receivable - secured by common stock (269,305) (269,305) Cumulative translation adjustments (4,074) (295) Less: Unearned shares held by ESOP, 64,631 shares in 1997 and 1996 (326,184) (326,184) ------------------ --------------- Total stockholders' equity 7,982,973 8,022,937 ------------------ --------------- $ 17,897,711 $ 18,264,547 ================== ==============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 3 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
1997 1996 --------------- --------------- NET SALES $ 6,459,892 $ 7,356,805 COST OF SALES 3,896,081 4,462,141 --------------- --------------- Gross Profit 2,563,811 2,894,664 OPERATING EXPENSES 2,397,342 2,753,592 --------------- --------------- INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 166,469 141,072 OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE: Interest expense 201,338 170,983 Other, net (844) (5,097) --------------- --------------- Total other (income) expense 200,494 165,886 --------------- --------------- INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES (34,025) (24,814) PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES 2,160 (2,820) --------------- --------------- NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (36,185) $ (21,994) =============== =============== NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK $ - $ - =============== =============== WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARES OUTSTANDING 9,788,530 9,788,530 =============== =============== DIVIDENDS PAID PER SHARE $ - $ - =============== ===============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 4 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997 AND 1996
1997 1996 ----------------- ---------------- CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $ (36,185) $ (21,994) Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities- Depreciation & amortization 125,954 118,283 (Gain) loss on sales of assets - (346) Deferred income taxes (13,134) (10,292) Other (1,623) - Net changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: Accounts receivable-trade, net (245,292) (3,734) Inventory 403,892 (403,096) Income taxes 16,709 1,163 Other current assets 37,911 (126,807) Accounts payable 260,957 491,292 Accrued expenses and other liabilities (143,207) (178,447) ----------------- ---------------- Total adjustments 442,167 (111,984) ----------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 405,982 (133,978) ----------------- ---------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchase of property and equipment (98,804) (119,480) Proceeds from sales of assets - 236 Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired - (300,000) Other intangible costs (26,685) (3,792) ----------------- ---------------- Net cash used in investing activities (125,489) (423,036) ----------------- ---------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from notes payable and long-term debt 271,204 1,300,000 Payments on notes payable and long-term debt (712,825) (1,061,976) ----------------- ---------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (441,621) 238,024 ----------------- ---------------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH (161,128) (318,990) CASH, beginning of period 488,192 477,159 ----------------- ---------------- CASH, end of period $ 327,064 $ 158,169 ================= ================ SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Interest paid during the period $ 198,303 $ 37,243 Income taxes paid during the period - 6,715
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 5 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED) THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1997
Common Stock Notes Cumulative receivable ----------------------- Number Paid-in Retained - secured Translation Unearned by of Shares Par Value Capital Earnings common stock Adjustments ESOP Total Shares ----------- ----------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ---------- ----------- ------------ BALANCE, December 31, 9,853,161 $ 23,648 $ 4,130,796 $ 4,464,277 $(269,305) $ (295) $ (326,184) $ 8,022,937 1996 Translation adjustment - - - - - (3,779) - (3,779) Net loss - - - (36,185) - - - (36,185) ----------- ----------- ------------- -------------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ------------ BALANCE, 9,853,161 $ 23,648 $ 4,130,796 $ 4,428,092 $(269,305) $ (4,074) $ (326,184) $ 7,982,973 March 31, 1997 =========== =========== ============= ============== =========== ========== =========== ============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. Basis of Presentation In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly its financial position as of March 31, 1997 and December 31, 1996, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three month periods ended March 31, 1997 and 1996. The results of operations for the three month period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. The consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statement disclosures contained in the Company's 1996 Annual Report to Stockholders. 2. Inventories The components of inventory consist of the following:
March 31, December 31, 1997 1996 ----------------- ------------------ Finished goods held for sale $ 6,119,980 $ 6,516,517 Raw materials and work in process 1,213,448 1,220,803 ================= ================== $ 7,333,428 $ 7,737,320 ================= ==================
3. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt As reported in the Company's 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company has certain financing arrangements with NationsBank of Texas, N.A. ("NationsBank") which were to mature on April 30, 1997. Effective as of April 30, 1997, the Company and NationsBank entered into the Sixth Amendment to the Second Restated Loan Agreement dated July 24, 1995, which among other changes extended the maturity date to August 31, 1997. The other primary provisions of the amendment are listed below: Interest rate increased to prime plus 2% Extension fee of $15,417 was paid Agreed to apply all proceeds from expected tax refunds of approximately $500,000 to reduce the term note. Wray Thompson, Ron Morgan and Robin Morgan agreed to pledge their stock in the Company as collateral on the notes. The extension was granted to allow the Company additional time to pursue alternative financing arrangements pursuant to the plan implemented in January. Management believes that the restructuring of the Company's financing arrangements on a favorable, long term basis will be accomplished. However, in the event alternative financing cannot be arranged, the Company would enter negotiations with NationsBank to restructure the existing loans. If neither of these strategies were successful, the Company could experience a material adverse impact. 7 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations General - ------- The Leather Factory, Inc. ("the Company") is a leading one stop source for leather, traditional leathercraft materials involving such products as do-it-yourself kits, stamping sets, and leatherworking tools, craft-related items including various types of leather lace, beads, and wearable art accessories, hardware, metal garment accessories such as belt buckles, belt buckle designs and conchos, shoe repairing supplies and leather finishes. These products are distributed primarily on a wholesale level and principally through the Company's twenty-two sales/distribution units in the United States and Canada. Moreover, the Company is a manufacturer and distributor of hat trims in braids, leather, and woven fabrics. These hat trims are sold to hat manufacturers and distributors. Results of Operations - --------------------- Income Statement Comparison The following table sets forth, for the interim periods indicated, certain items from the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income expressed as a percentage of net sales: Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 1997 1996 ---- ---- Net sales 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales 60.3 60.7 ------ ------ Gross profit 39.7 39.3 Operating expenses 37.1 37.4 ------ ------ Income from operations 2.6 1.9 Interest expense, net 3.1 2.2 ------ ------- Income before income taxes -0.5 -0.3 Provision for income taxes -0.0 0.0 ------ ------ Net income -0.5% -0.3% ====== ====== Revenues - -------- The Company's net sales decreased by 12.2% to $6,459,892 during the first fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1997 from $7,356,805 generated in the first quarter of 1996. The 12.2% decrease in revenues was primarily comprised of two pieces. Reduced sales of western hatbands comprised 8.4% and retail craft industry sales comprised 1.8%. The remaining 2.0% of the revenue decrease resulted from reduced sales in five other markets partially offset by increases in three markets. The Company's sales continued to be impacted by the softness in the craft and western markets and while long term trends are difficult to determine, management believes that those markets have stabilized although this may not be reflected in overall sales until the second half of 1997. The Company is continuing efforts to develop new products and sell to new markets and expects these efforts to gradually replace some of the declines that have been experienced in current markets. Costs, Gross Profit, and Expenses - --------------------------------- Cost of sales as a percentage of revenue was 60.3% for the first fiscal quarter of 1997 as compared to 60.7% for the same quarter in 1996. This 0.4% reduction resulted from efforts by Company management to increase manufacturing productivity and was achieved while operating in a very competitive market environment. 8 Operating expenses decreased $356,250 or 12.9% to $2,397,342 during the first fiscal quarter of 1997 from $2,753,592 during the quarter ended March 31, 1996. The decrease in the dollar amount of operating expenses between the two quarters resulted from a determined effort by Company management to reduce expenses and improve efficiency so that cost levels are more in line with current sales levels. Other (Income) Expense - ---------------------- Other expenses increased $34,608 or 20.9% to $200,494 for the first fiscal quarter of 1997 from $165,887 during the same quarter in 1996. This increase was primarily due to higher interest expenses resulting from higher interest rates on existing debt and a reduction in discounts taken for early invoice payment. It should be noted that while these expenses are higher than they were during the same quarter in 1996, due to reductions in bank debt, they are $39,032 or 16.3% less than the third fiscal quarter of 1996 when they were $239,526. Net Income - ---------- The net loss of the Company increased by $14,190 to a net loss of $36,185 during the first fiscal quarter of 1997 compared to a net loss of $21,994 during the quarter ended March 31, 1996. The increased loss resulted from the factors noted above regarding revenues, costs and expenses. Capital Resources and Liquidity - ------------------------------- The primary source of funds for the Company during the first quarter of 1997 resulted from funds generated by a $403,892 reduction in inventory. The current inventory turn rate of 2.07 indicates that additional funds should be available as management continues its efforts to adjust inventory levels to be more in line with the 2.25, 2.32 and 2.84 turn rates during 1996, 1995 and 1994 respectively. The availability of funds under the Company's credit facility with NationsBank of Texas, N.A. ("NationsBank") continues to be the primary source of liquidity and capital resources. Background of Agreement with Bank. The NationsBank financing --------------------------------------- arrangements, which include a working capital line of credit and a term facility, are governed by the Second Restated Loan Agreement dated July 24, 1995 as amended (the "Loan Agreement"). The Company presently has outstanding principal balances on its working capital line of credit and its term facility of $5,250,000 and $2,750,000, respectively. From June 30, 1996 through December 31, 1996, the Company had been in default under certain financial covenants contained in the Loan Agreement. These financial covenants related to the following ratio tests: (1) Current Assets to Current Liabilities; (2) Total Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth; (3) Senior Funded Debt to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA"); and (4) Cash Flow Ratio. On August 14, 1996, effective June 30, 1996, NationsBank and the Company entered into an amendment to the Loan Agreement pursuant to which NationsBank agreed to forbear the exercising of their legal rights due to the aforementioned events of default under the Loan Agreement until September 30, 1996 (the "Forbearance Period"). NationsBank also waived a default under the Borrowing Base and the element of the Borrowing Base which gave rise to the default, the net income test, was eliminated as part of said Borrowing Base. On September 30, 1996, NationsBank and the Company entered into another amendment to the Loan Agreement whereby NationsBank agreed to extend the Forbearance Period until December 31, 1996 (the "Extended Forbearance Period"). NationsBank and the Company also agreed to decrease the amount of the working capital line of credit from $10 million to $7.5 million. Additionally the Company agreed to grant NationsBank a lien on its facility located in Tampa, Florida. The Company remained in default under the financial covenants described above. December 31, 1996 Agreement. As of December 31, 1996, NationsBank and the ----------------------------- Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Second Restated Loan Agreement (the "Fifth Amendment") whereby NationsBank and the Company agreed to modify the Loan Agreement. In the Fifth Amendment the Company agreed to employ Price Waterhouse to assist in obtaining alternative financing of the obligations to NationsBank. The Company and Nations Bank also agreed: 9 1. To decrease the amount of the working capital line of credit from $7.5 million to $6.5 million; 2. To modify the maturity date of the working capital line of credit note to April 30, 1997; 3. To modify the maturity date of the Roberts Cushman & Company note to April 30, 1997. 4. The financial covenants under which the Company was in default previously were eliminated or modified. Current Agreement. Effective April 30, 1997 the Company and NationsBank ------------------- entered into the Sixth Amendment to the Second Restated Loan Agreement whereby the maturity dates of the working capital line of credit and the term loan are extended until August 31, 1997. The Company and NationsBank also agreed: 1. To modify the interest rate from prime plus 1.5% to prime plus 2.0%; 2. To apply all proceeds from expected tax refunds of approximately $500,000 to reduce the term note: 3. That Wray Thompson, Ron Morgan and Robin Morgan would pledge their stock in the Company as collateral on the notes and 4. The Company would pay a $15,417 fee for the extension. Management remains confident that the restructuring of our financing arrangements on a favorable, long term basis will be accomplished. However, in the event alternative financing cannot be arranged, the Company would enter negotiations with NationsBank to restructure the existing loans. If neither of these strategies were successful, the Company could experience a material adverse impact. While subject to the issues surrounding the Company's financing arrangements, the Company's management believes that current sources of liquidity and capital resources will be sufficient to fund current operations and internal growth. Cautionary Statement - -------------------- The disclosures under "-Results of Operations" and "-Capital Resources and Liquidity" and in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements as provided elsewhere herein contain forward-looking statements. There are certain important factors which could cause results to differ materially than those anticipated by some of the forward-looking statements. Some of the important factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other things, changes from anticipated levels of sales, whether due to future national or regional economic and competitive conditions, including, but not limited to, retail craft buying patterns, and possible negative trends in the craft and western retail markets, customer acceptance of existing and new products, or otherwise, pricing pressures due to competitive industry conditions, increases in prices for leather, which is a world-wide commodity, which for some reason, may not be passed on to the customers of the Company's products, change in tax rates, change in interest rates, problems with the importation of the products which the Company buys in 14 countries around the world, including, but not limited to, transportation problems or changes in the political climate of the countries involved, including the maintenance by said countries of Most Favored Nation status with the United States of America, and other uncertainties, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. 10 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibits -------- A list of exhibits required to be filed as part of this report is set forth in the Exhibit Index which immediately precedes such exhibits, and is incorporated herein by reference. (b) Reports on Form 8-K ------------------- None 13 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: May 15, 1997 By /s/ Wray Thompson ----------------- Wray Thompson Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer Date: May 15, 1997 By /s/ Fred N. Howell ------------------ Fred N. Howell Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Director (Chief Financial and Accounting Officer) 12 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of The Leather Factory, Inc., filed as Exhibit 3.1 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. 3.2 Bylaws 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. 3.3 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of The Leather Factory, Inc. -- Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Rights of the Senior Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock Dated July 24, 1995, filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.1 Second Restated Loan Agreement dated July 24, 1995, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A., filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.2 Promissory Note (Working Capital Line of Credit) dated September 30, 1996, in the principal amount of $7,500,000, payable to the order of NationsBank of Texas, N.A., which matures March 31, 1997. 4.3 Promissory Note (Acquisition Line) dated July 24, 1995, in the principal amount of $10,000,000, payable to the order of NationsBank of Texas, N.A., which matures August 1, 2000, filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.4 Promissory Note dated December 28, 1994 in the principal amount of $5,000,000, payable to the order of NationsBank of Texas, N.A., which matures December 28, 1999, filed as Exhibit No. 4.5 to the 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 4.5 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of July 28, 1995, by and between Center Street Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership, Stratford Capital Partners, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, and The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 13 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX (Continued) Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 4.6 Commitment Agreement dated July 28, 1995, by and among The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, Center Street Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership, and Stratford Capital Partners, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.7 Registration Rights Agreement dated July 28, 1995, by and between Center Street Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership, Stratford Capital Partners, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, and The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.8 Shareholders Agreement dated July 28, 1995, by and between Wray Thompson, an individual and resident of the State of Texas, Sally A. Thompson, an individual and resident of the State of Texas, Ronald C. Morgan, an individual and resident of the State of Texas, Robin L. Morgan, an individual and resident of the State of Texas, Center Street Capital Partners, L.P., a Delaware Limited Partnership, Stratford Capital Partners, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership, and The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, filed as Exhibit 4.8 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 10, 1995, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.9 First Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement effective as of December 31, 1995, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A., filed as Exhibit No. 4.9 to the 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. 4.10 Second Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement effective as of March 31, 1996, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A., filed as Exhibit No. 4.10 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, 1996, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.11 Forbearance Agreement and Third Amendment to the Second Restated Loan Agreement effective as of June 30, 1996, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A., filed as Exhibit No. 4.11 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 19, 1996, and incorporated by reference herein. 4.12 Forbearance Agreement and Fourth Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement effective as of September 30, 1996, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. 14 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX (Continued) Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 4.13 Fifth Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement effective as of December 31, 1996, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. *4.14 Sixth Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement effective as of April 30, 1997, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. 10.1 Stock Exchange Agreement dated July 9, 1993, by and among The Leather Factory, Inc., a Texas corporation, National Transfer & Register Corp., a Colorado corporation, J. Wray Thompson, Sr., Ronald C. Morgan, Robin L. Morgan and The Leather Factory, Inc. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan & Trust, filed as Exhibit No. 10.1 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 0-22128), including any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.2 Stock Exchange Agreement dated July 10, 1993, by and between National Transfer & Register Corp., a Colorado corporation and Vicki Byrd, filed as Exhibit No. 10.2 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 0-22128), including any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.3 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Texas corporation and Steve Lindley, filed as Exhibit No. 10.3 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 0-22128), including any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.4 Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement executed September 20, 1993, to be effective June 30, 1993, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Texas corporation and Steve Lindley, filed as Exhibit No. 19.1 to the 1993 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.5 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Texas corporation and Kevin F. White and Durham Hefta, filed as Exhibit No. 10.4 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 0-22128), including any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.6 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 30, 1993, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Texas corporation and James Durr, filed as Exhibit No. 10.5 to the Registration Statement on Form 10-SB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 0-22128), including any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 22, 1993, and incorporated herein by reference. 15 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX (Continued) Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 10.7 The Leather Factory, Inc. 1993 Non-Qualified Incentive Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit No. 10.6 to the 1993 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.8 Acquisition Agreement dated as of January 10, 1994, by and between The Leather Factory, Inc., a Colorado corporation and Hi-Line Leather & Manufacturing Company, filed as Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.9 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 15, 1994, by and among The Leather Factory, Inc., a Colorado corporation, The Leather Warehouse Company, a Michigan corporation, Daniel W. Holbert, Linda S. McCleary, Richard J. Hill, and the Richard J. Hill Trust, filed as Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.10 Acquisition Agreement by and among The Leather Factory, Inc. and David Lieberman, Individually and as the Shareholder of Roberts, Cushman & Company, Inc., related to the acquisition of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Roberts, Cushman & Company, Inc., filed as Exhibit No. 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 9, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.11 The Leather Factory, Inc. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (Restated), dated February 22, 1994, effective as of October 1, 1993, filed as Exhibit No. 4.1 to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 33-81214), including any amendments thereto, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 5, 1994, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.12 Amendment No. 1 to The Leather Factory, Inc. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (Restated as of October 1, 1993), dated October 5, 1994 to be effective December 28, 1990, filed as Exhibit No. 10.12 to the 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.13 Participation Agreement in The Leather Factory, Inc. Employees' Stock Ownership Plan and Trust (Restated as of October 1, 1993), dated February 28, 1995 to be effective January 2, 1995, filed as Exhibit No. 10.13 to the 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 16 THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES EXHIBIT INDEX (Continued) Exhibit Number Description ------- ----------- 10.14 Indemnification Agreement dated October 17, 1994, by and among The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Securities Transfer Corporation, a Texas corporation, and Halter Capital Corporation, a Texas corporation, filed as Exhibit No. 10.14 to the 1994 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 27, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.15 Guaranty, as amended, dated July 24, 1995, by and between NationsBank of Texas, N. A., The Leather Factory, Inc., Wray Thompson, Ronald Morgan, and Robin Morgan, filed as Exhibit No. 10.15 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.16 The Leather Factory, Inc. 1995 Director Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan and Stock Option Agreement, effective as of September 26, 1995, subject to approval by the Company's stockholders at the 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed as Exhibit No. 10.16 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 10.17 The Leather Factory, Inc. 1995 Stock Option Plan and Stock Option Agreements, effective as of September 26, 1995, subject to approval by the Company's stockholders at the 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, filed as Exhibit No. 10.17 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-QSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 1995, and incorporated herein by reference. 22.1 Subsidiaries of the Company, filed as Exhibit No. 22.1 to the 1995 Annual Report on Form 10-KSB of The Leather Factory, Inc. (Commission File No. 1-12368), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 28, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference. * 27.1 Financial Data Schedule - ------------ *Filed herewith. 17 EXHIBIT 4.14 18 SIXTH AMENDMENT TO SECOND RESTATED LOAN AGREEMENT This Sixth Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement ("Amendment") dated effective as of April 30, 1997 ("Effective Date") is entered into among The Leather Factory, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Borrower"), The Leather Factory, Inc., a Texas corporation, and Roberts, Cushman & Company, Inc., New York corporation (collectively, "Guarantors"), and NationsBank of Texas, N.A. ("Bank"), as follows: Recitals -------- (a) Bank, Borrower and Guarantors are parties to the certain Second Restated Loan Agreement dated as of July 24, 1995, as amended by the First Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement dated as of December 31, 1995, the Second Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement dated as of March 31, 1996, the Forbearance Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 30, 1996, the Forbearance Agreement and Fourth Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement dated as of September 30, 1996 and the Fifth Amendment to Second Restated Loan Agreement dated as of December 31, 1996 (the "Forbearance Agreement"), each among Borrower, Guarantors and Bank (collectively the "Loan Agreement"). Terms defined in the Loan Agreement, wherever used in this Agreement, shall have the same meanings herein as are prescribed by the Loan Agreement. (b) Borrower, Guarantors and Bank wish to further amend the Loan Agreement as provided hereinbelow. Therefore, for valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which hereby is acknowledged, and in consideration of the mutual agreements provided herein, Bank, Borrower and each of the Guarantors hereby agree as follows: Agreement --------- Section 1. Amendment of Loan Agreement. As of the Effective --------------------------- Date, the Loan Agreement is amended as follows: 1.1 Effective as of April 30, 1997, Section 2.B ("Interest") is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows: "B. Interest. The interest to be paid by Borrower and collected --------- by Bank on the Notes (except with respect to the Acquisition Line which has terminated and is no longer in effect on such date) shall be a rate per annum equal to the Prime Rate established by Bank from time to time, being the variable rate of interest announced by Bank from time to time as its general reference rate of interest, which rate of interest may not be the lowest rate of interest charged by Bank to other borrowers, plus two percent (2.00%)." 1.2 Section 4.A ("Financial Condition") hereby is amended as follows: a. Subparagraph (i), which prescribes minimum requirements for the ratio of current assets to current liabilities, is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows: "(i) Maintain a minimum ratio of current assets to current liabilities as follows: Ratio Effective Date ----- -------------- 1.08 to 1.00 January 31, 1997 1.10 to 1.00 March 31, 1997 and thereafter" b. Subparagraph (ii), which prescribes minimum requirements for the ratio of total liabilities to Tangible Net Worth, hereby is amended, with respect to the applicable periods ending January 31, 1997 and March 31, 1997, and thereafter, to read as follows: Ratio Period ----- ------ "3.75 to 1.0 January 31, 1997 3.54 to 1.0 March 31, 1997 3.50 to 1.0 at all times following March 31, 1997" 1.3 Section 5.H ("Capital Expenditures") hereby is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows: "H. Capital Expenditures. Make capital expenditures during any ---------------------- period of twelve (12) calendar months which, in the aggregate with all other capital expenditures by Borrower and Guarantors during such period, would exceed the maximum aggregate amount of $250,000.00. As used herein "capital expenditures" means expenditures which would be classified as capital expenditures according to GAAP, provided, that any such capital expenditures made in connection with Borrower's purchase and installation of a "POS (point of sale)" computer system, in the aggregate amount up to but not exceeding $400,000.00, shall be excluded in measuring compliance with the foregoing requirement." 19 1.4 Section 5.K ("Leases") hereby is deleted in its entirety. Section 2. Amendment of Notes. As of the Effective Date, the ------------------- Note evidencing the Revolving Line and the R,C&Co. Loan, respectively, in each case is modified and amended, as follows: a. Revolving Line. The certain promissory note dated September --------------- 30, 1996 executed by Borrower payable to the order of Bank in the face amount of $7,500,00.00 (subsequently amended to be $6,500,000,00), evidencing the Revolving Line, hereby is modified and amended as follows: The stated maturity as set forth therein is modified and amended to be August 31, 1997. b. R,C&Co. Loan. The certain promissory note dated December -------------- 28, 1994 executed by Borrower payable to the order of Bank in the face amount of $5,000,000.00, evidencing the R,C&Co. Loan, hereby is modified and amended as follows: (i) The stated maturity of the R,C&Co. Loan as set forth therein hereby is modified to be August 31, 1997; and (ii) Notwithstanding the payment schedule presently provided thereby, the Note evidencing the R,C&Co. Loan shall be payable as follows: Accrued interest shall be payable monthly on the first (1st) day of each calendar month, and principal payments shall be payable on March 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997, in the amount of $250,000.00 each, and all remaining unpaid principal shall be paid on the final maturity date, August 31, 1997. Section 3. Agreement Regarding Disposition of Tax Refunds; Amendment --------------------------------------------------------- of Security Agreements. ----------------------- a. Borrower has advised Bank that Borrower has filed an income tax return which reflects the right of Borrower to payment of a refund of federal income taxes previously paid, in an estimated amount of $500,000, payment of which Borrower anticipates receipt during the months of August or September of 1997 (all such amounts, whenever received, being herein called the "Tax Refund Proceeds"). Borrower hereby agrees that all Tax Refund Proceeds, immediately upon receipt by Borrower, shall be promptly remitted to Bank for application in reduction of principal evidenced by the certain promissory note dated December 28, 1994 executed by Borrower payable to the order of Bank in the face amount of $5,000,000.00, evidencing the R,C&Co. Loan, such payments to be applied in inverse order of maturity to the latest maturing payments of principal. b. Borrower and each Guarantor each expressly acknowledges and agrees that all tax refunds (including federal income tax refunds) and all proceeds thereof at any time received (specifically including, without limitation, the Tax Refund Proceeds), and the right of Borrower or any Guarantor to receive same, is covered and included as a "General Intangible" under each of the Security Agreements. In this regard, as clarification only, it is agreed that, as of the Effective Date, the unnumbered paragraph entitled "General Intangibles" in each of the Security Agreements hereby is amended and restated to read in its entirety as follows: "General Intangibles. All general intangibles now owned or hereafter acquired by Debtor. General intangibles includes, without limitation, all tax refunds (including federal income tax refunds), and all proceeds thereof at any time received, and all customer lists, mailing lists and similar data respecting names and addresses of customers or potential customers, whether in tangible or intangible form and however recorded or stored, together with all systems and software for retrieving or utilizing same." Section 4. Additional Agreements. In consideration of this Amendment: ---------------------- 4.1 Within thirty (30) days after the Effective Date, Borrower shall cause each of Wray Thompson, Ron Morgan and Robin Morgan (each a "Pledgor") to grant to Bank a continuing first priority pledge, security interest, collateral assignment and lien in and to all shares of Borrower, now owned and hereafter acquired, as continuing security for payment and performance of all obligations and indebtedness from time to time owing by Borrower and each Guarantor, (including without limitation obligations and indebtedness pursuant to the Loan Agreement), in each case pursuant to a pledge and security agreement, in form satisfactory to Bank. Borrower shall cause each such Pledgor to execute and deliver to Bank such additional agreements, opinions or other documentation as may be required by Bank in connection therewith. 4.2 Borrower agrees to pay to Lender an extension and amendment fee in the amount of $15,416.67, which shall be payable in cash upon Borrower's execution of this Amendment. 20 4.3 Borrower and Guarantors each represents and warrants to Bank the following: 4.3.1 The execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement are within its corporate power and authority and have been duly authorized by appropriate proceedings and this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of Borrower and Guarantors, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium, or similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and general principles of equity. 4.3.2 Borrower and Guarantors each has disclosed to Bank all material facts known to it concerning its financial condition and business operations. All such information furnished by Borrower and any Guarantor to Bank was true and complete at the time of delivery thereof to Bank, and there has been no material change in any such information except as may have been disclosed to Bank in writing. There is no fact known to Borrower or Guarantors which would be reasonably expected to materially and adversely effect Borrower's or a Guarantor's financial condition, operations or ability to perform its obligations under the Loan Documents. Upon execution of this Amendment (i) all representations and warranties provided by the Loan Documents, as amended, are true and correct in all material respects and (ii) no Default is in existence other than the Existing Defaults. 4.4 The following items shall be delivered to Bank prior to or simultaneously with execution and delivery of this Amendment: 4.4.1 A certificate signed by the corporate secretary of Borrower and each Guarantor (i) certifying to Bank that its Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws have not been amended since its most recent certification thereof to Bank, and certifying the names and signatures of its duly appointed officers authorized to act in respect of the Loan Documents and (ii) attaching and certifying resolutions duly adopted by its board of directors authorizing this Amendment and the transactions evidenced hereby, and authorizing and directing one or more named officers to execute and deliver this Amendment, and all related documentation required by Bank on behalf of Borrower and Guarantors, which certificate shall be in form satisfactory to Bank; 4.2.2 Such other amendments of any of the Loan Documents in conformity with this Agreement, duly executed, as may be required by Bank and in form satisfactory to Bank. 4.5 Borrower and Guarantors each shall reimburse Bank for all expenses, including attorneys fees and disbursements of legal counsel for Bank, in connection with the preparation, negotiation and closing of this Amendment. In consideration of this Amendment, Borrower and Guarantors each agrees to pay to Bank on demand any and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, legal expenses and disbursements, appraisal fees, search fees, filing and recording fees, fees and costs of experts or other consultants, court costs, travel expenses, and all other costs and expenses incurred or paid by Bank in administering the Loan Documents and protecting or enforcing any of its rights thereunder, including without limitation (i) ongoing administration of the Loan Documents, including field examinations and inspection of Collateral, (ii) negotiating, preparing and closing any amendment, waiver or consent relating to the Loan Documents, and (iii) taking possession, holding, storing, preparing for sale, selling or otherwise disposing of, or collecting the proceeds of, the Collateral, collecting the Obligations, or exercising or enforcing any other rights or remedies or pursuing or defending any claim arising out of, or in any way relating to the Loan Documents. Borrower and Guarantors each will pay any applicable stamp, registration, recordation and similar taxes, fees and charges in respect of the Collateral or perfection or maintenance of Bank's rights under the Loan Documents, and agrees to indemnify Bank against any liabilities resulting from any delay, deferral or omission in payment of any such taxes, fees or charges. All fees, costs and expenses for which Borrower or a Guarantor is obligated under the Loan Documents shall be payable to Bank on demand. At Bank's option, the amount of such fees, costs and expenses may be deducted from the proceeds of any loan hereunder or added to the unpaid principal due by Borrower under the Revolving Line, in which event such amount will be deemed paid and the amount thereof shall be treated as a loan thereunder. 4.6 Except as amended by this Amendment, the Loan Agreement (including all previous amendments to the extent not superseded by the terms hereof) and all other Loan Documents remain in full force and effect as provided therein. Borrower and Guarantors each hereby ratifies and confirms the Loan Documents, as amended hereby, and agrees that the Security Agreements, and all Collateral, continue to secure all Obligations. Without limiting the foregoing, each of the Guarantors hereby expressly ratifies and confirms its obligations under the certain guaranty agreements previously executed by it for the benefit of Bank, and agrees that the Obligations continue to be included within the obligations and indebtedness guaranteed thereby. Borrower and Guarantors each agrees that it will comply with all terms and provisions of the Loan Documents, as amended by this Amendment. 4.7 Wherever any Loan Document makes reference to the Agreement, the same shall be deemed to mean the Agreement as amended by this Amendment. This Amendment is a Loan Document for purposes of the provisions of all other Loan Documents. Any breach of the representations, warranties and covenants under this Amendment shall constitute a Default under the Loan Documents. 4.8 Borrower has informed Bank that the ratio of total liabilities to Tangible Net Worth, calculated pursuant to the Loan Agreement as of March 31, 1997, was 3.54 to 1.0, which exceeded the maximum amount allowable under Section 4.A(ii) of the Loan Agreement. In consideration of this Amendment, Bank hereby confirms that such noncompliance is hereby waived, provided, that such waiver is extends only to the foregoing specifically identified instance of noncompliance and is expressly limited as provided herein, and Bank shall be entitled to expect and require strict compliance with all other requirements of the Loan Documents in accordance with their respective terms. 21 4.9 This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas. If any provision in this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, such provision shall be severed and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. All representations, warranties, and covenants of this Agreement shall survive the execution of this Agreement and any other contract or agreement. The provisions of this Agreement may be waived or amended only in a writing signed by all of the parties hereto. This Agreement shall bind Borrower and Guarantors and their respective successors and assigns and shall inure to the benefit of Bank and its successors and assigns. This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. 4.10 The provisions of Section 10 ("Arbitration") of the Loan Agreement shall be deemed applicable to this Amendment and are incorporated herein by reference. 4.11 This Amendment (i) shall be deemed effective prospectively as of the Effective Date, (ii) contains the entire agreement among the parties and may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by all parties, (iii) shall be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas and (iv) may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be valid as an original and all of which shall be one and the same agreement. A telecopy of any executed counterpart shall be deemed valid as an original. THIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT AND THE LOAN DOCUMENTS REPRESENT THE FINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES AND MAY NOT BE CONTRADICTED BY EVIDENCE OF PRIOR, CONTEMPORANEOUS, OR SUBSEQUENT ORAL AGREEMENTS OF THE PARTIES. THERE ARE NO UNWRITTEN ORAL AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE PARTIES. [Reminder of Page Intentionally Left Blank] 22 Executed as of the Effective Date. NATIONSBANK OF TEXAS, N.A. By: /s/ Mark L Henze Mark L. Henze, Vice President THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. A Delaware corporation By: /s/ Fred N Howell Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer THE LEATHER FACTORY, INC. A Texas corporation By: /s/ Fred N Howell Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer ROBERTS, CUSHMAN & COMPANY, INC. By: /s/ Fred N Howell Title: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 23 EXHIBIT 27.1 24 EX-27 2
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