-----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, NeXLfdFaBunp/fldpBO2GPcQdTlsJzjNnLusvAyYxg/JSnJdWjjHuaa998YTnHh0 JYZBN7DRLeEbRPMy3Sharw== 0000096294-99-000040.txt : 19991215 0000096294-99-000040.hdr.sgml : 19991215 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000096294-99-000040 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19991214 ITEM INFORMATION: ITEM INFORMATION: FILED AS OF DATE: 19991214 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: 99774211 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: December 14, 1999 Date of Earliest Event Reported: December 8, 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 December 8, 1999, Registrant issued a press release announcing that it has promoted Leo C. Taylor to serve as its new Senior Vice President of Finance. ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS --------------------------------- (c) Exhibits. -------- Exhibit Number Description -------- ------------------------------------------- 99 Copy of press release announcing that it has promoted Leo C. Taylor to serve as its new Senior Vice President of Finance. 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: December 14, 1999 By:/s/ Michael J. Walsh -------------------------- Michael J. Walsh, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Date: December 14, 1999 By:/s/ James D. Allen -------------------------- James D. Allen, President and Chief Operating Officer EX-99 2 CONTACT: Jim Allen Tandycrafts, Inc. (817) 551-9600 (investor_relations@tandycrafts.com) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE or Jeff Lambert, Brian Edwards Lambert, Edwards & Associates, Inc. (616) 233-0500 (mail@lambert-edwards.com) TANDYCRAFTS APPOINTS NEW SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE FORT WORTH, Texas, December 8, 1999 -- Tandycrafts, Inc. (NYSE: TAC) today announced it has promoted Leo C. Taylor to serve as its new senior vice president of finance. Taylor, 37, will oversee the finance and accounting operations of Tandycrafts, a Fort Worth, Texas consumer products company, which had sales of $194.7 million in fiscal 1999. Taylor, a certified public accountant, has worked for Tandycrafts for nearly six years, overseeing numerous financial activities for the company. He most recently served as vice president of taxation, risk management and benefits. Prior to that role, he served as director of tax administration. "Leo's promotion underscores our effort to bolster our leadership team and place the right people in executive management positions as we strive to become a leader in the consumer products industry," said Michael J. Walsh, Tandycrafts chairman and chief executive officer. "His finance and accounting experience, coupled with his leadership abilities and knowledge of our industry, will contribute significantly to our growth." Walsh continued: "Leo has been a tremendous asset to Tandycrafts' management team over the past several years. His proven track record with the company allows him to play a vital role as we continue to focus our expertise and resources on our core strengths." Prior to his tenure at Tandycrafts, Taylor served as a tax manager in the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse, LLP for eight years. Taylor holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in accounting from Oklahoma State University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Tax Executives Institute. Tandycrafts, Inc. (www.tandycrafts.com) is a leading maker and marketer of consumer products, including frames and wall decor, office supplies, home furnishings and gift products. The Company's products are sold nationwide through wholesale distribution channels, including mass merchandisers and specialty retailers, and direct-to-consumer channels through the Company's retail stores, mail order and the Internet. # # # -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----