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Exhibit 99.1
 
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HANCOCK FABRICS ANNOUNCES
FISCAL 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS

BALDWYN, MS, April 20, 2012 – Hancock Fabrics, Inc. (OTC symbol: HKFI) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended January 28, 2012 and full fifty-two weeks of fiscal 2011.
 
Financial results for the fourth quarter include:
 
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Net sales for the quarter increased 4.5% on a comparable basis to $81.4 million compared to $78.5 million for fourth quarter of last year.  The previous year increase was 0.7 %.

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Operating loss for the quarter improved to $4.0 million compared to an $8.4 million loss in the fourth quarter last year.

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Net loss was $5.2 million, or $0.26 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 compared to a net loss of $9.8 million, or $0.49 per basic share in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.
 
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Adjusted EBITDA, excluding one-time charges incurred in the fourth quarter totaling $4.0 million, totaled $1.8 million, compared to $2.7 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010.
 
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At quarter end, the Company had outstanding borrowings under its revolving line of credit of $31.3 million and outstanding letters of credit of $5.5 million.  Additional amounts available to borrow under its revolving line of credit at the end of the quarter were $31.5 million.  The balance of the Company’s subordinated debt was $21.6 million at quarter end, and the unamortized warrant discount on this debt was $3.5 million.
 

 
Fiscal 2011 financial results include:
 
·  
Net sales for fiscal year 2011 were $272.0 million compared to $275.5 million in fiscal 2010, and comparable store sales declined 0.8%, compared to a 0.1% decrease for the previous year.
 
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Operating loss for 2011 was $6.5 million compared to $4.9 million in the previous year.
 
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Net loss was $11.3 million, or $0.57 per basic share, for fiscal 2011, compared to a net loss of $10.5 million, or $0.53 per basic share for fiscal 2010.
 
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Adjusted EBITDA, excluding one-time charges totaling $4.0 million, totaled $3.6 million for fiscal 2011, compared to $11.1 million for fiscal 2010.
 
 
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Steve Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "As we predicted in our 3rd quarter press release, we have overcome our inherited inventory challenges of missed merchandise buys in the latter half of 2010 intended for 2011 sales.  We were able to deliver the best 4th quarter comparable sales Hancock has seen since 2002, and experienced the best overall comparable sales quarter achieved in 4 years.  I am also happy to report net comps have continued to be positive through the spring.”  Morgan continued,” Our senior management team is now complete with the hiring of our new SVP of store operations in January, and VP of marketing in April.   These additions complete the revamping of all areas of our business and we now have the talent and experience throughout our organization to be successful in 2012 and into the future.  In addition to other initiatives undertaken in preparation for this year, we have recently cut an additional $4.2 million of expense annually in order to improve profitability as we move forward.  We continue to feel good about this team and the momentum we are taking through the 1st quarter.”

 Operating Results
 
Gross margin for the quarter increased to 35.8% compared to 32.9% in the prior year.  Excluding a one-time charge related to inventory obsolescence, gross margin in the fourth quarter of 2010 was 41.4%.  For the full year, gross margin decreased by 20 basis points to 41.4% compared to 41.6% for 2010.  Gross margin for fiscal 2010 was 44.0% excluding one-time charges.  Increased promotional activity and consumer sensitivity to pricing has continued to provide pressure on gross margins.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the quarter were $32.1 million or 39.4% of sales compared to $33.0 million or 42.0% of sales for the fourth quarter of the prior year.  Excluding one-time charges of $4.0 million, selling, general and administrative expenses totaled 34.5% of sales or $28.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and 38.5% of sales or $30.2 million in the previous fourth quarter.  For the 2011 fiscal year, these expenses were $115.0 million compared to $115.1 million for the prior year. When the above-described one-time charges are excluded, costs for fiscal 2011 total $111.1 million or 40.8% of sales and $112.3 million or 40.8% of sales for fiscal 2010.
 
Store Openings, Closings and Remodels
 
During 2011, the Company opened one store, closed 3 stores and relocated 5 units, ending the year with 263 stores.

Hancock Fabrics, Inc. is committed to being the inspirational authority in fabric and sewing, serving creative enthusiasts with a complete selection of fashion and home decorating textiles, sewing accessories, needlecraft supplies and sewing machines. The Company currently operates 263 retail stores in 37 states and an Internet store at www.hancockfabrics.com.

Contact:
Robert W. Driskell
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
662.365.6112
 
 
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Supplemental Disclosures Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information
 
The Company has presented Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) in this press release to provide investors with additional information to evaluate our operating performance and our ability to service our debt.  The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net earnings before interest, income taxes, discontinued operations, depreciation and amortization, reorganization expenses and significant one-time items.  The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA, among other things, to evaluate operating performance, to plan and forecast future periods’ operating performance, and as an incentive compensation target for certain management personnel.
 
As Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of operating performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP, this measure should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings (loss), as an indicator of operating performance, or net cash provided by operating activities as an indicator of liquidity.  Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from similarly titled measures used by other companies. As Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain financial information compared with net earnings (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, users of this financial information should consider the types of events and transactions which are excluded. The table below shows a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net earnings (loss) and net cash provided by operating activities.
 
Comments in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic trends, adverse discounting actions taken by competitors, changes in consumer demand or purchase patterns, delays or interruptions in the flow of merchandise between the Company’s suppliers and/or its distribution center and its stores, rising fuel costs, tightening of purchase terms by suppliers and their factors, our significant indebtedness, a disruption in the Company’s data processing services and other risks and uncertainties discussed  in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 28, 2012. The Company undertakes no obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unforeseen events.
 
 
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HANCOCK FABRICS, INC.
           
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
           
             
   
January 28,
   
January 29,
 
(in thousands, except for share amounts)
 
2012
   
2011
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,648     $ 2,372  
Receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts
    3,993       3,841  
Inventories, net
    95,925       87,804  
Prepaid expenses
    3,069       2,465  
Total current assets
    105,635       96,482  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    36,275       39,335  
Goodwill
    2,880       3,139  
Other assets
    1,597       1,967  
Total assets
  $ 146,387     $ 140,923  
                 
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 19,350     $ 17,842  
Accrued liabilities
    16,306       14,937  
Pre-petition obligations
    -       730  
Total current liabilities
    35,656       33,509  
                 
Long-term debt obligations, net
    49,373       28,784  
Capital lease obligations
    2,947       3,072  
Postretirement benefits other than pensions
    2,429       2,337  
Pension and SERP liabilities
    35,683       30,506  
Other liabilities
    6,428       7,878  
Total liabilities
    132,516       106,086  
                 
Commitments and contingencies
               
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Common stock, $.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized;
               
33,914,711 and 33,466,455 issued and
               
20,511,123 and 20,068,327 outstanding, respectively
    339       335  
Additional paid-in capital
    90,013       89,671  
Retained earnings
    104,936       116,234  
Treasury stock, at cost, 13,403,588
               
and 13,398,128 shares held, respectively
    (153,737 )     (153,731 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (27,680 )     (17,672 )
Total shareholders' equity
    13,871       34,837  
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 146,387     $ 140,923  
                 
 
 
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HANCOCK FABRICS, INC.
                       
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                       
                         
(unaudited)
                       
   
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
Fifty-two Weeks Ended
 
   
January 28,
   
January 29,
   
January 28,
   
January 29,
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Sales
  $ 81,437     $ 78,453     $ 271,993     $ 275,465  
Cost of goods sold
    52,261       52,618       159,268       160,820  
                                 
Gross profit
    29,176       25,835       112,725       114,645  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative expense
    32,106       33,028       115,047       115,098  
Depreciation and amortization
    1,028       1,182       4,140       4,495  
                                 
Operating loss
    (3,958 )     (8,375 )     (6,462 )     (4,948 )
                                 
Reorganization expense, net
    -       -       -       485  
Interest expense, net
    1,222       1,156       4,836       4,825  
                                 
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
    (5,180 )     (9,531 )     (11,298 )     (10,258 )
Income taxes
    -       232       -       232  
                                 
Loss from continuing operations
    (5,180 )     (9,763 )     (11,298 )     (10,490 )
                                 
Earnings from discontinued operations (net of taxes)
                               
      -       -       -       29  
Net loss
  $ (5,180 )   $ (9,763 )   $ (11,298 )   $ (10,461 )
                                 
Basic and diluted loss per share:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (0.26 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.57 )   $ (0.53 )
Income from discontinued operations
    -       -       -       -  
Net loss
  $ (0.26 )   $ (0.49 )   $ (0.57 )   $ (0.53 )
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
                               
Basic and diluted
    19,903       19,756       19,846       19,684  
                                 
 
 
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Hancock Fabrics, Inc.
                       
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
                       
                         
(unaudited)
 
Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
Fifty-two Weeks Ended
 
   
January 28,
   
January 29,
   
January 28,
   
January 29,
 
(in thousands)
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
                       
before reorganization activities
  $ 3,545     $ 5,722     $ (13,255 )   $ 6,743  
Depreciation and amortization, including cost of goods sold
    (1,732 )     (1,651 )     (6,068 )     (6,538 )
Amortization of deferred loan costs
    (61 )     (61 )     (246 )     (246 )
Amortization of bond discount
    (584 )     (583 )     (2,331 )     (2,331 )
Stock compensation expense
    (66 )     (70 )     (341 )     (509 )
Inventory valuation reserve
    337       (6,599 )     4,601       (6,650 )
Impairment on property and equipment, goodwill and
    (1,666 )     (1,523 )     (1,666 )     (1,523 )
other assets
                               
Other
    (449 )     279       (38 )     (21 )
Reorganization expense, net
    -       -       -       (485 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (4,504 )     (5,277 )     8,046       1,099  
                                 
Net income (loss)
    (5,180 )     (9,763 )     (11,298 )     (10,461 )
Earnings from discontinued operations
    -       -       -       (29 )
Interest expense, net
    1,222       1,156       4,836       4,825  
Reorganization expense, net
    -       -       -       485  
Depreciation and amortization, including cost of goods sold
    1,732       1,651       6,068       6,538  
Income taxes
    -       232       -       232  
                                 
One-time charges
                               
Asset impairment
    1,666       1,523       1,666       1,523  
Contract arbitration professional fees
    1,614       -       1,614       -  
Severance related costs
    401       1,272       401       1,272  
CEO relocation cost
    300       -       300       -  
Inventory obsolescence
    -       6,674       -       6,674  
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 1,755     $ 2,745     $ 3,587     $ 11,059  
                                 
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