-----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, K4ZKolLoqWqIaD90D2Dr/yKP8xWm1oMOzYAimi9c1TviAFQc2jOXg3PbdlCiQEPr bDGBqVpRCrfk8DikCCHcDw== 0000096294-99-000004.txt : 19990108 0000096294-99-000004.hdr.sgml : 19990108 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000096294-99-000004 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19990106 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19990107 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: TANDYCRAFTS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000096294 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: RETAIL-MISCELLANEOUS SHOPPING GOODS STORES [5940] IRS NUMBER: 751475224 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-07258 FILM NUMBER: 99501888 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 EVERMAN PKWY CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76140 BUSINESS PHONE: 8175519600 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 1400 EVERMAN PKWY CITY: FORT WORTH STATE: TX ZIP: 76140 8-K 1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: January 6, 1999 Date of Earliest Event Reported: January 5, 1999 TANDYCRAFTS, INC. A DELAWARE CORPORATION 1-7258 75-1475224 ------ ---------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 1400 Everman Parkway Fort Worth, Texas 76140 (817) 551-9600 ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS ------------ (a) On January 5, 1999, Registrant issued a press release announcing that Robert Schutts, a longtime member of the Tandycrafts board of directors, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 1998. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description ------- -------------------------------------- 99 Copy of press release announcing that Robert Schutts, a longtime member of the Tandycrafts board of directors, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 1998. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TANDYCRAFTS, INC. Date: January 6, 1999 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh --------------------- Michael J. Walsh President Date: January 6, 1999 By:/s/ James D. Allen --------------------- James D. Allen Chief Financial Officer EX-99 2 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - --------------------- TANDYCRAFTS ANNOUNCES PASSING OF LONGTIME BOARD MEMBER ROBERT SCHUTTS FORT WORTH, Texas (January 5, 1999) - TANDYCRAFTS, INC. (NYSE: "TAC"), regretfully announced that Robert Schutts, 76, a longtime member of the Tandycrafts board of directors, passed away Tuesday, December 22 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Schutts joined Tandycrafts board of directors in September 1975 and served as a director for 23 years. He served as an active member of several board committees during his distinguished tenure on the Tandycrafts board. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathryn; three children and six grandchildren. "Everyone at Tandycrafts is deeply saddened by the death of our good friend, Bob Schutts. Our sincerest sympathies and prayers go out to his family," said Michael Walsh, Tandycrafts President and CEO. "Bob provided tremendous leadership and direction to Tandycrafts' board over the past 23 years, and his contributions will be missed." Tandycrafts, Inc. manufactures, distributes and/or retails products through four distinct product-related divisions: Frames and Wall Decor, Leather and Crafts, Office Supplies and Novelties and Promotional. The Company is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas and its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "TAC". For further information, please contact: Michael J. Walsh, CEO (817) 551-9600 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----