United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2015

OR

o

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 001-10593

 

ICONIX BRAND GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

11-2481903

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

1450 Broadway, New York, NY

 

10018

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(212) 730-0030

(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   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   x     No   o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer

 

x

  

Accelerated filer

 

o

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

o   (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

  

Smaller reporting company

 

o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)    Yes   o     No   x

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

Common Stock, $.001 Par Value- 48,260,768 shares as of August 3, 2015.

 

 

 


Part I. Financial Information

Item 1. Financial Statements

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except par value)

 

 

 

June 30,

2015

 

 

December 31,

2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

117,874

 

 

$

128,019

 

Restricted cash

 

 

64,923

 

 

 

59,560

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

129,024

 

 

 

118,774

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

 

21,436

 

 

 

10,328

 

Other assets – current

 

 

50,032

 

 

 

68,587

 

Total Current Assets

 

 

383,289

 

 

 

385,268

 

Property and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

 

23,435

 

 

 

22,704

 

Less: Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(15,839

)

 

 

(14,946

)

 

 

 

7,596

 

 

 

7,758

 

Other Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

52,516

 

 

 

63,334

 

Trademarks and other intangibles, net

 

 

2,186,263

 

 

 

2,024,541

 

Deferred financing costs, net

 

 

17,383

 

 

 

19,842

 

Investments and joint ventures

 

 

182,760

 

 

 

140,910

 

Goodwill

 

 

238,187

 

 

 

231,738

 

 

 

 

2,677,109

 

 

 

2,480,365

 

Total Assets

 

$

3,067,994

 

 

$

2,873,391

 

Liabilities, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

46,518

 

 

$

38,286

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

29,439

 

 

 

24,978

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

347,918

 

 

 

61,123

 

Other liabilities – current

 

 

15,447

 

 

 

12,741

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

439,322

 

 

 

137,128

 

Deferred income tax liability

 

 

361,353

 

 

 

322,888

 

Long-term debt, less current maturities

 

 

1,130,667

 

 

 

1,332,954

 

Other liabilities

 

 

10,570

 

 

 

11,660

 

Total Liabilities

 

 

1,941,912

 

 

 

1,804,630

 

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest

 

 

14,582

 

 

 

14,224

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $.001 par value shares authorized 150,000; shares issued 80,339 and

   79,263, respectively

 

 

80

 

 

 

79

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

970,002

 

 

 

948,714

 

Retained earnings

 

 

887,028

 

 

 

809,420

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(55,003

)

 

 

(24,186

)

Less: Treasury stock – 31,997 and 31,310 shares at cost, respectively

 

 

(836,256

)

 

 

(812,429

)

Total Iconix Brand Group, Inc. Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

965,851

 

 

 

921,598

 

Non-controlling interest

 

 

145,649

 

 

 

132,939

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

1,111,500

 

 

 

1,054,537

 

Total Liabilities, Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest and Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

3,067,994

 

 

$

2,873,391

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

2


Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statements

(in thousands, except earnings per share data)

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except earnings per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Licensing revenue

 

$

98,459

 

 

$

97,542

 

 

$

193,846

 

 

$

209,709

 

Other revenue

 

 

 

 

 

21,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,372

 

Total Revenue

 

 

98,459

 

 

 

118,943

 

 

 

193,846

 

 

 

235,081

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

49,087

 

 

 

44,293

 

 

 

93,242

 

 

 

92,495

 

Operating income

 

 

49,372

 

 

 

74,650

 

 

 

100,604

 

 

 

142,586

 

Other expenses (income):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

21,401

 

 

 

21,247

 

 

 

42,697

 

 

 

42,403

 

Interest income

 

 

(1,182

)

 

 

(482

)

 

 

(1,996

)

 

 

(1,083

)

Other income

 

 

(790

)

 

 

 

 

 

(48,155

)

 

 

(37,893

)

Foreign currency translation loss (gain)

 

 

2,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,494

)

 

 

 

Equity earnings on joint ventures

 

 

(3,618

)

 

 

(5,675

)

 

 

(6,820

)

 

 

(8,797

)

Other expenses (income) – net

 

 

17,817

 

 

 

15,090

 

 

 

(22,768

)

 

 

(5,370

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

31,555

 

 

 

59,560

 

 

 

123,372

 

 

 

147,956

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

12,184

 

 

 

20,778

 

 

 

38,094

 

 

 

46,332

 

Net income

 

$

19,371

 

 

$

38,782

 

 

$

85,278

 

 

$

101,624

 

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

 

$

4,603

 

 

$

3,463

 

 

$

7,670

 

 

$

6,537

 

Net income attributable to Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

 

$

14,768

 

 

$

35,319

 

 

$

77,608

 

 

$

95,087

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.31

 

 

$

0.73

 

 

$

1.61

 

 

$

1.94

 

Diluted

 

$

0.30

 

 

$

0.60

 

 

$

1.53

 

 

$

1.63

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

48,243

 

 

 

48,551

 

 

 

48,201

 

 

 

49,034

 

Diluted

 

 

49,595

 

 

 

58,595

 

 

 

50,752

 

 

 

58,237

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

3


Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Net income

 

$

19,371

 

 

$

38,782

 

 

$

85,278

 

 

$

101,624

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)

 

 

7,123

 

 

 

(2,332

)

 

 

(31,116

)

 

 

(2,620

)

Change in fair value of available for sale securities

 

 

299

 

 

 

 

 

 

299

 

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

 

 

7,422

 

 

 

(2,332

)

 

 

(30,817

)

 

 

(2,620

)

Comprehensive income

 

$

26,793

 

 

$

36,450

 

 

$

54,461

 

 

$

99,004

 

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling

   interest

 

 

4,603

 

 

 

3,463

 

 

 

7,670

 

 

 

6,537

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

 

$

22,190

 

 

$

32,987

 

 

$

46,791

 

 

$

92,467

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

4


Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional

 

 

Retained

 

 

Accumulated   Other Comprehensive

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Non-Controlling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Paid-In Capital

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Loss

 

 

Stock

 

 

Interest

 

 

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2015

 

 

79,263

 

 

$

79

 

 

$

948,714

 

 

$

809,420

 

 

$

(24,186

)

 

$

(812,429

)

 

$

132,939

 

 

$

1,054,537

 

Issuance of common stock

   related to acquisition of interest

   in joint venture

 

 

465

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

15,703

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,703

 

Shares issued on vesting of

   restricted stock

 

 

596

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Shares issued on exercise of stock

   options and warrants

 

 

15

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

Tax benefit of stock option

   exercises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

44

 

Compensation expense in

   connection with restricted

   stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,899

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,899

 

Shares repurchased on the

   open market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,391

)

 

 

 

 

 

(12,391

)

Cost of shares repurchased on

   vesting of restricted stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,436

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11,436

)

Change in redemption value of

   redeemable non-controlling

   interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(358

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(358

)

Change in fair value of available

   for sale securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

299

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

299

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

77,608

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,670

 

 

 

85,278

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,116

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(31,116

)

Distributions to joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,293

)

 

 

(7,293

)

Non-controlling interest of

   acquired companies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,333

 

 

 

12,333

 

Balance at June 30, 2015

 

 

80,339

 

 

$

80

 

 

$

970,002

 

 

$

887,028

 

 

$

(55,003

)

 

$

(836,256

)

 

$

145,649

 

 

$

1,111,500

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

5


Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

85,278

 

 

$

101,624

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation of property and equipment

 

 

809

 

 

 

1,404

 

Amortization of trademarks and other intangibles

 

 

1,724

 

 

 

2,468

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

 

2,459

 

 

 

2,711

 

Amortization of convertible note discount

 

 

15,069

 

 

 

14,428

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

5,899

 

 

 

8,247

 

Non-cash gain on re-measurement of equity investment

 

 

(47,365

)

 

 

(37,893

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

4,726

 

 

 

1,956

 

Earnings on equity investments in joint ventures

 

 

(6,820

)

 

 

(8,797

)

Distributions from equity investments

 

 

1,333

 

 

 

4,767

 

Gain on sale of fixed assets

 

 

(225

)

 

 

 

Gain on sale of trademarks

 

 

 

 

 

(25,372

)

Deferred income tax provision

 

 

22,398

 

 

 

27,911

 

Gain on foreign currency translation

 

 

(8,494

)

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(15,556

)

 

 

(21,509

)

Other assets – current

 

 

19,793

 

 

 

6,084

 

Other assets

 

 

(1,840

)

 

 

(2,581

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

4,936

 

 

 

433

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

 

16,033

 

 

 

8,350

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

100,157

 

 

 

84,231

 

Cash flows used in investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(802

)

 

 

(851

)

Acquisition of interest in Iconix China, net of cash acquired

 

 

(20,400

)

 

 

 

Acquisition of interest in Pony

 

 

(37,000

)

 

 

 

Acquisition of interest in Strawberry Shortcake

 

 

(105,000

)

 

 

 

Acquisition of interest in Iconix Latin America

 

 

 

 

 

(42,000

)

Additional investments in joint ventures

 

 

 

 

 

(2,500

)

Proceeds from sale of trademarks and related notes receivable

 

 

13,372

 

 

 

9,168

 

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets

 

 

223

 

 

 

 

Additions to trademarks

 

 

(108

)

 

 

(295

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(149,715

)

 

 

(36,478

)

Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased on the open market

 

 

(12,391

)

 

 

(144,312

)

Proceeds from Variable Funding Notes

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

 

Payment of long-term debt

 

 

(30,562

)

 

 

(30,624

)

Additional payment to Purim

 

 

(2,000

)

 

 

 

Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 

(7,293

)

 

 

(8,445

)

Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements

 

 

44

 

 

 

1,172

 

Cost of shares repurchased on vesting of restricted stock and exercise of stock

   options

 

 

(3,156

)

 

 

(13,971

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants

 

 

 

 

 

3,440

 

Restricted cash

 

 

(5,362

)

 

 

(1,696

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

 

39,280

 

 

 

(194,436

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

133

 

 

 

(242

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(10,145

)

 

 

(146,925

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

128,019

 

 

 

278,789

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

117,874

 

 

$

131,864

 

 

6


Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Cash paid during the period:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes (net of refunds received)

 

$

(12,546

)

 

$

3,508

 

Interest

 

$

23,736

 

 

$

24,448

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sale of trademarks for note receivable

 

$

 

 

$

22,138

 

Issuance of shares in connection with purchase of Iconix China

 

$

15,703

 

 

$

 

Note receivable in connection with Strawberry Shortcake acquisition

 

$

7,777

 

 

$

 

Shares repurchased on vesting of restricted stock included in accrued expenses

 

$

11,436

 

 

$

 

 

See Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

7


Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

June 30, 2015

(dollars in thousands (unless otherwise noted) except per share data)

 

 

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months (“Current Quarter”) and the six months (“Current Six Months”) ended June 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full fiscal year.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 (“FY 2014”).

 

 

2. Trademarks and Other Intangibles, net

Trademarks and other intangibles, net, consist of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

June 30, 2015

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

 

Estimated

Lives in

Years

 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

Indefinite-lived trademarks and copyrights

 

Indefinite

 

$

2,174,769

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,012,333

 

 

$

 

Definite-lived trademarks

 

10-15

 

 

19,629

 

 

 

11,537

 

 

 

19,629

 

 

 

10,985

 

Non-compete agreements

 

2-15

 

 

940

 

 

 

568

 

 

 

940

 

 

 

450

 

Licensing contracts

 

1-9

 

 

25,140

 

 

 

22,110

 

 

 

24,323

 

 

 

21,249

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,220,478

 

 

$

34,215

 

 

$

2,057,225

 

 

$

32,684

 

Trademarks and other intangibles, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,186,263

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,024,541

 

 

In March 2015, the Company acquired the 50% interest in Iconix China held by its joint venture partner, thereby increasing its ownership interest in Iconix China to 100%. As a result of this transaction, Iconix China is now consolidated with the Company, which increased the Company’s indefinite-lived trademarks by $40.5 million. See Note 3 for further details on this transaction.

In March 2015, the Company acquired the Strawberry Shortcake brand. As a result of this transaction the Company’s indefinite-lived trademarks increased by $94.0 million. See Note 3 for further details on this transaction.

In February 2015, the Company acquired through its wholly-owned subsidiary, US Pony Holdings, LLC, the rights to the Pony brand in respect of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Immediately following such acquisition, a third party contributed specified assets to US Pony Holdings, LLC in exchange for a 25% non-controlling interest in the entity. As a result of these transactions, US Pony Holdings, LLC is consolidated with the Company, which increased the Company’s indefinite-lived trademarks by $48.8 million. See Note 3 for further details on this transaction.

Amortization expense for intangible assets for the Current Quarter and for the three months ended June 30, 2014 (the “Prior Year Quarter”) was $0.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively.  Amortization expense for intangible assets for the Current Six Months and for the six months ended June 30, 2014 (the “Prior Year Six Months”) was $1.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

The trademarks of Candie’s, Bongo, Joe Boxer, Rampage, Mudd, London Fog, Mossimo, Ocean Pacific, Danskin, Rocawear, Cannon, Royal Velvet, Fieldcrest, Charisma, Starter, Waverly, Ecko, Zoo York, Peanuts, Ed Hardy, Sharper Image, Umbro, Modern Amusement, Buffalo, Lee Cooper, Hydraulic, Nicholas Graham, Strawberry Shortcake and Pony have been determined to have an indefinite useful life and accordingly no amortization has been recorded in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated income statements. Instead, each of these intangible assets are tested for impairment annually and, as needed, on an individual basis as separate single units of accounting, with any related impairment charge recorded to the statement of income at the time of determining such impairment. The annual evaluation of the Company’s indefinite-lived trademarks is performed as of October 1, the beginning of the Company’s fourth fiscal quarter. There was no impairment of the indefinite-lived trademarks during the Current Quarter, Current

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Six Months, Prior Year Quarter or Prior Year Six Months. Further, as it relates to the Company’s definite-lived trademarks, there was no impairment of the definite-lived trademarks during the Current Quarter, C urrent Six Months, Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year Six Months.

 

 

3. Acquisitions, Joint Ventures and Investments

 

Consolidated Entities

The following entities and joint ventures are consolidated with the Company:

Iconix China

In September 2008, the Company and Novel Fashions Brands Limited (“Novel”) formed a joint venture (“Iconix China”) to develop and market the Company’s brands in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan (the “China Territory”). Pursuant to the terms of this transaction, the Company contributed to Iconix China substantially all rights to its brands in the China Territory and committed to contribute $5.0 million, and Novel committed to contribute $20 million to Iconix China. Upon closing of the transaction, the Company contributed $2.0 million and Novel contributed $8.0 million. In September 2009, the parties amended the terms of the transaction to eliminate the obligation of the Company to make any additional contributions and to reduce Novel’s remaining contribution commitment to $9.0 million, $4.0 million of which was contributed in July 2010, $3.0 million of which was contributed in May 2011, and $2.0 million of which was contributed in June 2012.

In March 2015, the Company purchased from Novel its 50% interest in Iconix China for $57.4 million, of which $40.4 million was paid in cash, $15.7 million was paid in the Company’s common stock, and $1.3 million was an amount due the Company from Iconix China that was offset against the Company’s accounts receivable (the “2015 Buy-out”), thereby taking 100% of the equity interest in Iconix China. The following is a reconciliation of consideration paid to Novel Fashion Brands Limited:

 

Cash paid to Novel Fashion Brands Limited

 

$

40,400

 

Shares issued to the seller

 

 

15,703

 

Offset of accounts receivable

 

 

1,269

 

Fair value of 50% interest in Iconix China

 

$

57,372

 

 

As a result of the 2015 Buy-out, Iconix China is subject to consolidation and is included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of June 30, 2015.

The estimated fair value of the assets acquired, less liabilities assumed (which is preliminary and subject to change), is allocated as follows:

 

Fair value of 50% interest in Iconix China

 

$

57,372

 

Book value of Company equity investment prior to 2015

   Buy-out

 

 

10,006

 

Gain on re-measurement of initial equity investment

 

 

47,365

 

 

 

$

114,743

 

Trademarks

 

 

40,500

 

Investments in private companies

 

 

42,659

 

Cash

 

 

20,184

 

Other assets

 

 

5,997

 

Accrued expenses

 

 

(447

)

Goodwill

 

 

5,850

 

 

 

$

114,743

 

 

Other assets consist primarily of securities of a company publicly traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The Iconix China trademarks have been determined by management to have an indefinite useful life and accordingly no amortization is being recorded in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated income statements. The goodwill and trademarks are subject to a test for impairment on an annual basis. The $5.9 million of goodwill resulting from the 2015 Buy-out is deductible for income tax purposes.

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For the Current Quarter and Current Six Months, post -acquisition , the Company ’s selling, general and administrative exp e nses increased by $0.6 million and other income increased by $0.6 million as a result o f consolidating Iconix China on the Company’s unaudit ed condensed consolidated income statement.

As part of this transaction, the Company also acquired, through its ownership of 100% of Iconix China, equity interests in the following private companies with an aggregate fair value of approximately $42.7 million: Candies Shanghai Fashion Co. Ltd. (which can be put by Iconix China to Shanghai La Chappelle Fashion Co., Ltd. for cash based on a pre-determined formula); Mark Ecko China Ltd.; Ningbo Material Girl Fashion Co., Ltd.; Tangli International Holdings Ltd.; Ecko Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd; and Joe Boxer China Ltd. See section entitled “Investments in Iconix China” for further detail on such investments.

Strawberry Shortcake

In March 2015, the Company completed its acquisition from American Greetings Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Those Characters From Cleveland, Inc. (collectively, “AG” or the “Seller”), of all of AG’s intellectual property rights and licenses and certain other related assets relating to the Strawberry Shortcake brand pursuant to an asset purchase agreement entered into in February 2015.

In accordance with the terms of the asset purchase agreement, the Company paid the Seller $105.0 million in cash at closing.

The cash paid to the Sellers and the estimated fair value of the assets acquired (which is preliminary and subject to change), is allocated as follows:

 

Cash paid to sellers by the Company

 

$

105,000

 

Trademarks

 

$

93,971

 

License agreements

 

 

800

 

Note receivable

 

 

8,654

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

1,075

 

Goodwill

 

 

500

 

 

 

$

105,000

 

 

The note receivable represents amounts due from AG in respect of non-compete payments pursuant to a License Agreement entered into with AG simultaneously with the closing of the transaction. The note is in the principal amount of $10.0 million and is paid in equal quarterly installments over a two year period.

For the Current Quarter and Current Six Months, post-acquisition, the Company recognized approximately $2.0 million and $3.4 million, respectively, in revenue from such assets. The $0.5 million of goodwill resulting from the 2015 acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes.

PONY

In February 2015, the Company, through its newly-formed subsidiary, US Pony Holdings, LLC, (“Pony Holdings”) acquired the North American rights to the PONY brand. These rights include the rights in the US obtained from Pony, Inc. and Pony International, LLC (collectively, “US Pony Seller”), and the rights in Mexico and Canada obtained from Super Jumbo Holdings Limited (“Non-US Pony Seller” and, together with US Pony Seller, the “Pony Sellers”). The purchase price paid by the Company was $37.0 million. Pony Holdings is owned 75% by the Company and 25% by its partner Anthony L&S Athletics, LLC (“ALS”). ALS contributed to Pony Holdings its perpetual license agreement in respect of the U.S. and Canadian territories for a 25% interest in Pony Holdings. Additionally, the Company received an option to purchase, until February 28, 2015, from the Pony Sellers and their affiliates certain intellectual property-related assets and trademarks related to the Pony brand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa and was assigned by ALS the right to purchase from Pony Sellers and their affiliates certain intellectual property-related assets and trademarks related to the Pony brand in Latin America, which expired May 1, 2015. The Company did not exercise either of such rights.

The following table is a reconciliation of cash paid to Pony Sellers and the fair value of ALS’s non-controlling interest (which is preliminary and subject to change):

 

Cash paid to Pony Sellers

 

$

37,000

 

Fair value of 25% non-controlling interest to ALS

 

 

12,333

 

Fair value of PONY

 

$

49,333

 

 

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The estimated fair value of the assets acquired is allocated as follows:

 

Trademarks

 

$

48,750

 

License agreements

 

 

250

 

Goodwill

 

 

333

 

Fair value of PONY

 

$

49,333

 

 

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810 - “Consolidations” (“ASC 810”) affirms that consolidation is appropriate when one entity has a controlling financial interest in another entity. The Company owns a 75% membership interest in Pony Holdings compared to the minority owner’s 25% membership interest. Further, the Company believes that the voting and veto rights of the minority shareholder are merely protective in nature and do not provide them with substantive participating rights in Pony Holdings. As such, Pony Holdings is subject to consolidation with the Company, which is reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

For the Current Quarter and Current Six Months, post-acquisition, the Company recognized approximately $1.2 million and $2.0 million in revenue from Pony Holdings. The $0.3 million of goodwill resulting from the 2015 acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes.

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

Unaudited pro forma information for the transactions completed during the Current Six Months is not presented because the effects of such transactions, individually and in the aggregate, are considered immaterial to the Company.

Iconix Latin America

In December 2008, the Company formed a joint venture, Iconix Latin America, with New Brands, an affiliate of the Falic Group, to develop, exploit, market and license the Latin American territory comprising of Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. In February 2014, the Company purchased from New Brands its 50% interest in Iconix Latin America for $42.0 million, giving the Company a 100% interest in Iconix Latin America.

Iconix Europe

In December 2009, the Company contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned brands in all member states and candidate states of the European Union, and certain other European countries, to Iconix Europe, a then newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. Shortly thereafter, an investment group led by Albion Equity Partners LLC, purchased a 50% interest in Iconix Europe for $4 million through Brand Investments Vehicle Group 3 Limited (“BIV”). Also, as part of this transaction, Iconix Europe entered into a multi-year brand management and services agreement with The Licensing Company to assist in developing, exploiting, marketing and licensing the contributed brands in the European territory.

In January 2014, the Company consented to the purchase of BIV’s 50% ownership interest in Iconix Europe by LF Asia Limited (“LF Asia”), an affiliate of Li & Fung Limited, in exchange for $1.5 million from LF Asia. In addition, the Company acquired an additional 1% equity interest in Iconix Europe from LF Asia thereby increasing the Company’s ownership in Iconix Europe to a controlling 51% interest.

Hydraulic IP Holdings, LLC

In December 2014, the Company formed a joint venture with Top On International Group Limited (“Top On”). The name of the joint venture is Hydraulic IP Holdings, LLC (“Hydraulic IPH”), a Delaware limited liability company. The Company paid $6.0 million, which was funded entirely from cash on hand, in exchange for a 51% controlling ownership of Hydraulic IPH. Top On owns the remaining 49% interest in Hydraulic IPH. Hydraulic IPH owns the IP rights, licenses and other assets relating principally to the Hydraulic brand. Concurrently, Hydraulic IPH and iBrands International, LLC (“iBrands”) entered into a license agreement pursuant to which Hydraulic IPH licensed the Hydraulic brand to iBrands as licensee in certain categories and geographies. Additionally, the Company and Top On entered into a limited liability company agreement with respect to their ownership of Hydraulic IPH.

NGX, LLC

In October 2014, the Company formed a joint venture with NGO, LLC (“NGO”). The name of the joint venture is NGX, LLC (“NGX”), a Delaware limited liability company. The Company paid $6.0 million, which was funded entirely from cash on hand; in exchange for a 51% controlling ownership of NGX. NGO owns the remaining 49% interest in NGX. NGX owns the IP rights, licenses and other assets relating principally to the Nick Graham brand. Concurrently, NGX and NGL, LLC (“NGL”) entered into a license

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agreement pursuant to which NGX licensed the Nick Graham brand to NGL as licensee in certain categories and geographies. Additionally, the Company and NGO entered into a limited liability co mpany operating agreement with respect to their ownership of NGX.

Buffalo Brand Joint Venture

In February 2013, Iconix CA Holdings, LLC (“ICA Holdings”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, formed a joint venture with Buffalo International ULC (“BII”). The name of the joint venture is 1724982 Alberta ULC (“Alberta ULC”), an Alberta, Canada unlimited liability company. The Company, through ICA Holdings, paid $76.5 million, which was funded entirely from cash on hand, in exchange for a 51% controlling ownership of Alberta ULC which consists of a combination of equity and a promissory note. BII owns the remaining 49% interest in Alberta ULC. Alberta ULC owns the IP rights, licenses and other assets relating principally to the Buffalo David Bitton brand (the “Buffalo brand”). Concurrently, Alberta ULC and BII entered into a license agreement pursuant to which Alberta ULC licensed the Buffalo brand to BII as licensee in certain categories and geographies. Additionally, ICA Holdings and BII entered into a shareholder agreement with respect to their ownership of Alberta ULC.

Icon Modern Amusement

In December 2012, the Company entered into an interest purchase and management agreement with Dirty Bird Productions, Inc., a California corporation, in which the Company effectively purchased a 51% controlling interest in the Modern Amusement trademarks and related assets for $5.0 million, which was funded entirely from cash on hand. To acquire its 51% controlling interest in the trademark, the Company formed a new joint venture company, Icon Modern Amusement LLC (“Icon MA”), a Delaware limited liability company.

Peanuts Holdings

On June 3, 2010 (the “Peanuts Closing Date”), the Company consummated an interest purchase agreement with United Feature Syndicate, Inc. (“UFS”) and The E.W. Scripps Company (the “Parent”) (Parent and UFS, collectively, the “Sellers”), pursuant to which it purchased all of the issued and outstanding interests (“Interests”) of Peanuts Worldwide, a then newly formed Delaware limited liability company, to which, prior to the closing of this acquisition, copyrights and trademarks associated with the Peanuts characters and certain other assets were contributed by UFS. On the Peanuts Closing Date, the Company assigned its right to buy all of the Interests to Peanuts Holdings, a newly formed Delaware limited liability company and joint venture owned 80% by Icon Entertainment LLC (“IE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and 20% by Beagle Scouts LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Beagle”) owned by certain Schulz family trusts.

Further, on the Closing Date, IE and Beagle entered into an operating agreement with respect to Peanuts Holdings (the “Peanuts Operating Agreement”). Pursuant to the Peanuts Operating Agreement, the Company, through IE, and Beagle made capital contributions of $141.0 million and $34.0 million, respectively, in connection with the acquisition of Peanuts Worldwide. The Interests were then purchased for $172.1 million in cash, as adjusted for acquired working capital.

In connection with the Peanuts Operating Agreement, the Company through IE, loaned $17.5 million to Beagle (the “Beagle Note”), the proceeds of which were used to fund Beagle’s capital contribution to Peanuts Holdings in connection with the acquisition of Peanuts Worldwide. The Beagle Note bore interest at 6% per annum, with minimum principal payable in equal annual installments of approximately $2.2 million on each anniversary of June 3, 2010, with any remaining unpaid principal balance and accrued interest to be due on June 3, 2015, the Beagle Note maturity date. Principal was prepayable at any time. The Beagle Note was secured by the membership interest in Peanuts Holdings owned by Beagle. In February 2015, the remaining amount due on the Beagle Note was paid in full.

Hardy Way

In May 2009, the Company acquired a 50% interest in Hardy Way, the owner of the Ed Hardy brands and trademarks, for $17.0 million, comprised of $9.0 million in cash and 588,688 shares of the Company’s common stock valued at $8.0 million as of the closing. In addition, the sellers of the 50% interest received an additional $1.0 million in shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to an earn-out based on royalties received by Hardy Way for 2009.

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On April 26, 2011, Hardy Way acquired substantially all of the licensing rights to the Ed Hardy brands and trademarks from its licensee, Nervous Tattoo, Inc. (“NT”) pursuant to an asset purchase agreement by and among Hardy Way, NT and Audigier Brand Ma nagement Group, LLC (“ABMG,” and together with NT, the “Sellers”). Immediately prior to the closing of the transactions contemplated by the asset purchase agreement, the Company contributed $62.0 million to Hardy Way, thereby increasing the Company’s owner ship interests in Hardy Way from 50% to 85% of the outstanding membership interests.

Scion

Scion is a brand management and licensing company formed by the Company with Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter in March 2007 to buy, create and develop brands across a spectrum of consumer product categories. On November 7, 2007, Scion, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Artful Holdings LLC, purchased Artful Dodger, an urban apparel brand for a purchase price of $15.0 million.

In March 2009, the Company, through its investment in Scion, effectively acquired a 16.6% interest in one of its licensees, Roc Apparel Group LLC (“RAG”), whose principal owner is Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, for nominal consideration. The Company has determined that this entity is a variable interest entity as defined by ASC 810. However, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of this entity. The investment in this entity is accounted for under the cost method of accounting. Subsequent to March 2009, this investment in RAG was assigned from Scion to the Company. From March 2009 through January 2014, the Company and its partner contributed approximately $11.8 million to Scion, which was deposited as cash collateral under the terms of RAG’s financing agreements. In June 2010, $3.3 million was released from collateral and distributed to the Scion members equally. In July 2014, the lender under such financing arrangement made a cash collateral call, reducing the Company’s restricted cash by $8.5 million. In FY 2014, the Company recorded a $2.7 million charge to reduce this receivable to $5.8 million. RAG caused such amount to be repaid pursuant to a binding term sheet dated April 2015, which resulted in a final agreement on July 6, 2015, between the Company and the managing member of RAG. In addition, on July 6, 2015, in accordance with the terms of such final agreement, the Company sold its 16.6% interest in RAG to an affiliate of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for nominal consideration.

In May 2012, Scion, through a newly formed subsidiary, Scion BBC LLC, purchased a 50% interest in BBC Ice Cream LLC, owner of the Billionaire Boys Club and Ice Cream brands for approximately $3.5 million.

Additionally, in April 2015, the Company entered into a binding term sheet, which resulted in a final agreement on July 6, 2015, to purchase the remaining 50% interest in Scion, which the Company has consolidated since inception, from an affiliate of Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter for $6.0 million increasing the Company’s ownership to 100%, also effectively increasing its interest in BBC Ice Cream LLC to 50% and Artful Holdings LLC to 100%.

Joint Ventures/Equity Method Investees

The following joint ventures are recorded using the equity method of accounting:

Iconix Middle East Joint Venture

In December 2014, the Company formed Iconix MENA (“Iconix Middle East”) a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Jordan, Egypt, Pakistan, Uganda, Yemen, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon, Gabon, Mauritania, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Senegal (the “Middle East Territory”). Shortly thereafter, Global Brands Group Asia Limited (“GBG”), purchased a 50% interest in Iconix Middle East for approximately $18.8 million. GBG paid $6.3 million in cash upon the closing of the transaction and committed to pay an additional $12.5 million over the 24-month period following closing. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a gain of $10.3 million in FY 2014 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture. As of June 30, 2015, of the $12.2 million, net of discount for present value, remaining due to the Company from GBG, approximately $6.3 million is included in other assets - current and $5.9 million is included in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Pursuant to the joint venture agreement entered into in connection with the formation of Iconix Middle East, each of GBG and the Company holds specified put and call rights, respectively, relating to GBG’s ownership interest in the joint venture.

Company Two-Year Call Option: At any time during the six month period commencing December 19, 2016, the Company has the right to call up to 5% of the total equity in Iconix Middle East from GBG for an amount in cash equal to $1.8 million.

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Five-Year and Eig ht-Year Put/Call Options: At any time during the six month period commencing December 19, 2019, and again at any time during the six month period commencing December 19, 2022, GBG may deliver a put notice to the Company, and the Company may deliver a call notice to GBG, in each case, for the Company’s purchase of all equity in the joint venture held by GBG. In the event of the exercise of such put or call rights, the purchase price for GBG’s equity in Iconix Middle East is an amount equal to (x) the Agreed Value (in the event of GBG put) or (y) 120% of Agreed Value (in the event of an Iconix call). The purchase price is payable in cash.

Agreed Value - Five-Year Put/Call: (i) Percentage of Iconix Middle East owned by GBG, multiplied by (ii) 5.5, multiplied by (iii) aggregate royalty generated by Iconix Middle East for the year ending December 31, 2019; provided, however, that such Agreed Value cannot be less than $12,000,000.

Agreed Value - Eight-Year Put/Call: (i) Percentage of Iconix Middle East owned by GBG, multiplied by (b) 5.5, multiplied by (iii) aggregate royalty generated by Iconix Middle East for the year ending December 31, 2022; provided, however, that the Agreed Value cannot be less than $12,000,000.

The Company serves as Iconix Middle East’s administrative manager, responsible for arranging for or providing back-offices services, including legal maintenance of trademarks (e.g. renewal of trademark registrations) for the brands in respect of Iconix Middle East Territory. Further Iconix Middle East has access to general brand marketing materials prepared and owned by the Company to refit for use by the joint venture in marketing brands in the Middle East Territory. GBG serves as Iconix Middle East’s local manager, responsible for providing market experience in respect of the applicable territory, managing the joint venture on a day-to-day basis (other than back-office services), identifying potential licensees and assisting the Company in enforcement of license agreements in respect of the applicable territory. The Company receives a monthly fee in connection with the performance of its services as administrative manager in an amount equal to 5% of Iconix Middle East’s gross revenue collected in the prior month (other than in respect of the Umbro and Lee Cooper brands). GBG receives a monthly fee in connection with the performance of its services as local manager in an amount equal to 15% of Iconix Middle East’s gross revenue collected in the prior month (other than in respect of the Umbro and Lee Cooper brands). In addition, following the closing of GBG’s purchase of 50% of Iconix Middle East, GBG received from the Company $3.1 million for expenses related to its diligence and market analysis in the Iconix Middle East Territory.

At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and GBG, that Iconix Middle East is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

LC Partners U.S.

In March 2014, the Company formed LC Partners US, LLC (“LCP”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and contributed substantially all its rights to the Lee Cooper brand in the US through an agreement with LCP. Shortly thereafter, Rise Partners, LLC (“Rise Partners”), purchased a 50% interest in LCP for $4.0 million, of which $0.8 million in cash was received during FY 2014, with the remaining $3.2 million to be paid in four equal annual installments on the first through the fourth anniversaries of the closing date. As of June 30, 2015, of the $2.4 million remaining due to the Company, approximately $0.8 million is included in other assets - current and $1.6 million is included in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a $4.0 million gain in FY 2014 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture (see Note 4).

Pursuant to the operating agreement entered into in connection with the formation of LCP, Rise Partners holds specified put rights, relating to its ownership interest in the joint venture.

Put Option: For the 30 day period following (x) a change of control of the Company occurring prior to December 31, 2019; and (y) December 31, 2019, if Rise Partners has paid the purchase price for its interest in LCP in full, Rise Partners may deliver a put notice to the Company for the Company’s purchase of all the equity in LCP held by Rise Partners at a purchase price in cash equal to the greater of: (i) $4.0 and (ii) an amount equal to (x) 5, multiplied by (y) the product of (1) 0.10 and (2) the amount of net wholesale sales of applicable Lee Cooper branded product in the US for the annual period ended December 31, 2019.

The Company serves as LCP’s administrative manager, responsible for arranging for or providing back-office services, including legal maintenance of trademarks (e.g. renewal of trademark registrations) in respect of the Lee Cooper brand in the US. Further LCP has access to general brand marketing materials prepared and owned by the Company to refit for use by LCP in marketing the Lee Cooper brand in the US.

At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and Rise Partners, that LCP is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

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Iconix Southeast Asia Joint Venture

In October 2013, the Company formed Iconix SE Asia Limited (“Iconix SE Asia”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Brunei, Myanmar, and East Timor (the “South East Asia Territory”). Shortly thereafter, GBG (f/k/a Li + Fung Asia Limited) purchased a 50% interest in Iconix SE Asia for approximately $12.0 million. GBG paid $7.5 million in cash upon the closing of the transaction and committed to pay an additional $4.5 million over the 24-month period following closing. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a gain of $4.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 (“FY 2013”) for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture.

In June 2014, the Company contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in the Republic of Korea, and its Ecko, Zoo York, Ed Hardy and Sharper Image Brands in the European Union, and Turkey, in each case, to Iconix SE Asia. In return, GBG agreed to pay the Company $15.9 million, of which $4.0 million was paid in cash at closing. The Company guaranteed minimum distributions of $2.5 million in the aggregate through FY 2015 to GBG from the exploitation in the European Union and Turkey of the brands contributed to Iconix SE Asia as part of this transaction. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a $13.6 million gain in FY 2014 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture.

In September 2014, the Company’s subsidiaries contributed substantially all rights to their Lee Cooper and Umbro brands in the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan (together, the “Greater China Territory”), to Iconix SE Asia. In return, GBG agreed to pay the Company $21.5 million, of which $4.3 million was paid at closing. The Company guaranteed minimum distributions of $5.1 million in the aggregate through FY 2017 to GBG from the exploitation in the Greater China Territory of the brands contributed to Iconix SE Asia as part of this transaction. As a result of this transaction the Company recorded an $18.7 million gain in FY 2014 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture.

As of June 30, 2015, of the aggregate $21.9 million, net of discount for present value, remaining due to the Company from GBG for the above transactions, $9.3 million is included in other assets - current and $12.6 million is included in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Pursuant to the operating agreement entered into in connection with the formation of Iconix SE Asia, as amended, each of GBG and the Company holds specified put and call rights, respectively, relating to GBG’s ownership interest in the joint venture.

Company Two-Year Call Option: At any time during the six month period commencing October 1, 2015, the Company has the right to call up to 5% of the total equity in Iconix SE Asia from GBG for an amount in cash equal to (x) .10, multiplied by (y) 1.15, multiplied by (z) $38.4 million.

Five-Year and Eight-Year Put/Call Options on South East Asia Territory Rights, Europe/Turkey Rights and Korea Rights: At any time during the six month period commencing October 1, 2018, and again at any time during the six month period commencing October 1, 2021, GBG may deliver a put notice to the Company, and the Company may deliver a call notice to GBG, in each case, for the Company’s purchase of the Europe/Turkey Rights, South East Asia Territory Rights and/or Korea Rights. In the event of the exercise of such put or call rights, the purchase price for such rights is an amount equal to (x) the Agreed Value (in event of a GBG put) or (y) 120% of Agreed Value (in event of a Company call). The purchase price is payable in cash.

Agreed Value - Five-Year Put/Call: (i) Percentage of Iconix SE Asia owned by GBG, multiplied by (ii) 5.5, multiplied by (iii) the greater of the aggregate royalty generated by Iconix SE Asia in respect of the Europe/Turkey Rights, South East Asia Territory Rights and/or Korea Rights (as applicable) for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2018; provided, that the Agreed Value attributable to the Europe/Turkey Rights shall not be less than $7.6 million, plus (iv) in the case of a Full Exercise (i.e., and exercise of all of the Europe/Turkey Rights, South East Asia Territory Rights and Korea Rights), the amount of cash in Iconix SE Asia at such time.

Agreed Value - Eight-Year Put/Call: (i) Percentage of Iconix SE Asia owned by GBG, multiplied by (ii) 5.5, multiplied by (iii) the greater of the aggregate royalty generated by Iconix SE Asia in respect of the Europe/Turkey Rights, South East Asia Territory Rights and/or Korea Rights (as applicable) for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2021; provided, that the Agreed Value attributable to the Europe/Turkey Rights shall not be less than $7.6 million, plus (iv) in the case of a Full Exercise (i.e., and exercise of all of the Europe/Turkey Rights, South East Asia Territory Rights and Korea Rights), the amount of cash in Iconix SE Asia at such time.

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Five-Year and Eight-Year Put/Call Options on Greater China Territory Rights: At any time during the six month period commencing September 17, 2019, and again at any time during the six month period commencing September 17, 2022, GBG may deliver a put notice to the Company, and the Company may deliver a call notice to GBG, in each case, for the Company’s purchase of the Greater China Territory Rights. In the event of t he exercise of such Greater China Territory put or call rights, the purchase price for such rights is an amount equal to (x) the Agreed Value (in event of a GBG put) or (y) 120% of the Agreed Value (in event of a Company call). The purchase price is payabl e in cash.

Agreed Value – Five-Year Put/Call: (i) Percentage of Iconix SE Asia owned by GBG, multiplied by (ii) 5.5, multiplied by (iii) the greater of the aggregate royalty generated by Iconix SE Asia in respect of the Greater China Territory Rights for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the year ended December 31, 2019; provided, that the Agreed Value attributable to the Greater China Territory Rights shall not be less than $15,500,000, plus (iv) in the case of a Full Exercise, the lesser of the (x) the amount of cash in Iconix SE Asia after payment of the Greater China Territory Rights Put/Call Distribution (as described below) and (y) the maximum amount of distributions allowed by applicable law.

Agreed Value – Eight-Year Put/Call: (i) Percentage of Iconix SE Asia owned by GBG, multiplied by (ii) 5.5, multiplied by (iii) greater of aggregate royalty generated by Iconix SE Asia in respect of the Greater China Territory Rights for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2022; provided, that the Agreed Value attributable to the Greater China Territory Rights in respect of the eight year put/call shall not be less than the Agreed Value would have been if the five year put/call had been exercised, plus (iv) in the case of a Full Exercise, the lesser of the (x) the amount of cash in Iconix SE Asia after payment of the Greater China Territory Put/Call Distribution (as described below) and (y) the maximum amount of distributions allowed by applicable law.

Greater China Territory Put/Call Distribution: Prior to closing of a GBG put or a Company call in respect of the Greater China Territory Rights, Iconix SE Asia is required to make pro rata distributions to GBG and the Company in an amount equal to the lesser of: (i) the amount of cash in Iconix SE Asia; (ii) the maximum amount of distributions permitted by applicable law; and (iii) the amount the Company pays to GBG in respect of minimum guaranteed distributions provided for pursuant to the September 2014 Iconix SE Asia transaction described above. GBG is required to pay all amounts it receives from the Greater China Territory Put/Call Distribution to the Company.

The Company serves as Iconix SE Asia’s administrative manager, responsible for arranging for or providing back-office services including legal maintenance of trademarks (e.g. renewal of trademark registrations) for the brands in respect of the territories included in Iconix SE Asia. Further, Iconix SE Asia has access to general brand marketing materials, prepared and owned by the Company, to refit for use by the joint venture in territories included in Iconix SE Asia. GBG serves as Iconix SE Asia’s local manager, responsible for providing market experience in respect of the applicable territory, managing the joint venture on a day-to-day basis (other than back-office services), identifying potential licensees and assisting the Company in enforcement of license agreements in respect of the applicable territory. The Company receives a monthly fee in connection with the performance of its services as administrative manager in an amount equal to 5% of Iconix SE Asia’s gross revenue collected in prior month. GBG receives a monthly fee in connection with the performance of its services as local manager in an amount equal to 15% of Iconix SE Asia’s gross revenue collected in prior month. In October 2013, and in respect of services that commenced in August 2013 and expired on December 31, 2013, the Company executed a Consultancy Agreement with LF Centennial Limited, an affiliate of Li and Fung Asia Limited, for the provision of brand strategy services in Asia to assist the Company in developing its brands. Pursuant to the Consultancy Agreement, the Company paid LF Centennial Limited four installments of $0.5 million for the provision of such services.

At inception and closing of the June 2014 and September 2014 transactions, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and GBG, that Iconix SE Asia is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

Iconix Israel Joint Venture

In November 2013, the Company formed Iconix Israel. LLC (“Iconix Israel”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in the State of Israel and the geographical regions of the West Bank and the Gaza Strip (together, the “Israel Territory”) through an agreement with Iconix Israel. Shortly thereafter, M.G.S. Sports Trading Limited (“MGS”) purchased a 50% interest in Iconix Israel for approximately $3.3 million. MGS paid $1.0 million in cash upon the closing of the transaction and committed to pay an additional $2.3 million over the 36-month period following closing. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a gain of $2.3 million in FY 2013 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture, which was included in other revenue in FY 2013. As of June 30, 2015, of the $1.2 million remaining due to the Company from MGS, approximately $0.8 million is included in other assets - current and $0.4 million is included in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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Pursuant to the operating agreement entered into i n connection with the formation of Iconix Israel, the Company holds a call right, exercisable at any time during the six month period following November 14, 2015, on 5% of the total outstanding shares in Iconix Israel held by MGS. The purchase price payabl e in connection with the Company’s exercise of its call option is an amount equal to (i) .05, multiplied by (ii) 6.5, multiplied by (iii) gross cash or property received by Iconix Israel from all sources.

The Company serves as Iconix Israel’s administrative manager, responsible for arranging for or providing back-offices services, including legal maintenance of trademarks (e.g. renewal of trademark registrations) for the brands in respect of the Israel Territory. Further, Iconix Israel has access to general brand marketing materials, prepared and owned by the Company to refit for use by the joint venture in the Israel Territory. MGS serves as Iconix Israel’s local manager, responsible for providing market experience in respect of the applicable territory, managing the joint venture on a day-to-day basis (other than back-office services), identifying potential licensees and assisting the Company in enforcement of license agreements in respect of the applicable territory. Each of the Company and MGS is reimbursed for all out-of-pocket costs incurred in performing its respective services.

At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and MGS, that Iconix Israel is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

Iconix Australia Joint Venture

In September 2013, the Company formed Iconix Australia, LLC (“Iconix Australia”), a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in Australia and New Zealand (the “Australia territory”) through an agreement with Iconix Australia. Shortly thereafter Pac Brands USA, Inc. (“Pac Brands”) purchased a 50% interest in Iconix Australia for $7.2 million in cash, all of which was received upon closing of this transaction in September 2013. As a result of this transaction, the Company recorded a gain of $5.1 million in FY 2013 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture.

Pursuant to the Operating Agreement entered into in connection with the formation of Iconix Australia, as amended, each of Pac Brands and the Company holds specified put and call rights, respectively, relating to Pac Brands’ ownership interest in the joint venture.

Company Two-Year Call Option: At any time during the six month period commencing September 17, 2015, the Company has the right to call up to 5% of Pac Brands’ total equity in Iconix Australia for an amount in cash equal to (i) the number of units called by the Company divided by the total number of Units outstanding, multiplied by (ii) 6.5, multiplied by (iii) RR, where RR is equal to:

A + (A x (100% + GR))

                    2

A = trailing 12 months royalty revenue

GR = Year on year growth rate

Four-Year Put/Call Option: At any time following September 17, 2017, Pac Brands may deliver a put notice to the Company, and the Company may deliver a call notice to Pac Brands, in each case, for the Company’s purchase of all units in the joint venture held by Pac Brands. Upon the exercise of such put/call, the purchase price for Pac Brands’ units in the joint venture will be an amount equal to (i) the percentage interest represented by Pac Brands’ units, multiplied by (ii) 5, multiplied by (iii) RR, where RR is equal to:

A + (A x (100% + CAGR))

                    2

A = trailing 12 months royalty revenue

CAGR = 36 month compound annual growth rate

The Company serves as Iconix Australia’s administrative manager, responsible for arranging for or providing back-office services including legal maintenance of trademarks (e.g. renewal of trademark registrations) for the brands in respect of the Australia Territory. Further, Iconix Australia has access to general brand marketing materials, prepared and owned by the Company, to refit for use by the joint venture in marketing the brands in the Australia Territory. Anchorage George Street Party Limited, an affiliate of Pac Brands (“Anchorage”) serves as Iconix Australia’s local manager, responsible for providing market experience in respect of the applicable territory, managing the joint venture on a day-to-day basis (other than back-office services), identifying potential licensees and assisting the Company in enforcement of license agreements in respect of the applicable territory. Each of the Company and Anchorage is reimbursed for all out-of-pocket costs incurred in performing its respective services.

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At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and Pac Brands, that Iconix Australia is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

Iconix Canada Joint Venture

In June 2013, the Company formed Iconix Canada L.P. (“Ico Canada”) and Ico Brands L.P. (“Ico Brands” and, together with Ico Canada, collectively, “Iconix Canada”, as wholly-owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company, and contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in Canada (the “Canada Territory”) through agreements with the Iconix Canada partnerships. Shortly thereafter through their acquisitions of limited partnership and general partnership interests, Buffalo International ULC and BIU Sub Inc. purchased 50% interests in the Iconix Canada partnerships for $17.8 million in the aggregate, of which approximately $8.9 million in the aggregate, was paid in cash upon closing of these transactions in June 2013, and the remaining $8.9 million of which are notes payable to the Company to be paid, as amended, over the five year period following the date of closing, with final payment in June 2018. As a result of these transactions, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $9.8 million in FY 2013 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint ventures. As of June 30, 2015, of the $5.7 million note receivable, approximately $2.9 million is included in other assets – current and $2.8 million is included in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Pursuant to agreements entered into in connection with the formation of Ico Canada and Ico Brands, the Company holds specified call options relating to Buffalo International’s and BIU Sub’s ownership interests in the joint ventures.

Ico Canada Call Option: At any time between the second and third anniversary of June 28, 2013 the Company has the right to call a number of units held by Buffalo International equal to 5% of all units issued and outstanding for an amount in cash equal to the greater of (i) $1.5 million and (ii) 5% of the amount obtained by applying a multiple of 5.5 to the highest of (a) the minimum royalties in respect of the Ico Canada marks for the previous 12 months, (b) the actual royalties in respect of the Ico Canada marks for the previous 12 months, (c) the projected minimum royalties in respect of the Ico Canada marks for the subsequent fiscal period and (d) the average projected minimum royalties in respect of the Ico Canada marks for the subsequent three fiscal periods.

Ico Brands Call Option: At any time between the second and third anniversary of June 28, 2013, the Company has the right to call a number of units held by BIU Sub equal to 5% of all units issued and outstanding for an amount in cash equal to the greater of (i) $0.6 million and (ii) 5% of the amount obtained by applying a multiple of 5.5 to the highest of (a) the minimum royalties in respect of the Ico Brands marks for the previous 12 months, (b) the actual royalties in respect of the Ico Brands marks for the previous 12 months, (c) the projected minimum royalties in respect of the Ico Brands marks for the subsequent fiscal period and (d) the average projected minimum royalties in respect of the Ico Brands marks the subsequent three fiscal periods.

If the total payments to Ico Canada in respect of the Umbro marks for the four-year period following June 28, 2013 are less than $2.7 million, the Company has an obligation to pay Buffalo International an amount equal to the shortfall.

In the case of Ico Brands, BIU Sub serves as the creative shareholder, and is responsible for: (i) approving or disapproving of the creative aspects relating to trademarks and related goods and services offered by licensees; and (ii) approving or disapproving of all other creative aspects of the design, development, manufacture and sale of products bearing the Ico Brands’ marks.

At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and Buffalo International and BIU Sub, that neither of Ico Canada or Ico Brands is a variable interest entity or subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

Iconix India Joint Venture

In June 2013, the Company formed Imaginative Brand Developers Private Limited (“Iconix India), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and contributed substantially all rights to its wholly-owned and controlled brands in India through an agreement with Iconix India. Shortly thereafter Reliance Brands Limited (“Reliance’), an affiliate of the Reliance Group, purchased a 50% interest in Iconix India for $6.0 million of which approximately $2.0 million was paid in cash upon closing of this transaction and the remaining $4.0 million of which is a note, payable to the Company to be paid over a 48- month period following closing. As a result of this transaction, the Company recognized a gain of approximately $5.6 million in FY 2013 for the difference between the consideration (cash and notes receivable) received by the Company and the book value of the brands contributed to the joint venture. Additionally, pursuant to the terms of the transaction, the Company and Reliance each agreed to contribute 100 million Indian rupees (approximately $2.0 million) to Iconix India only upon the future mutual agreement of the parties, of which 25 million Indian rupees (approximately $0.5 million) was contributed at closing.

As of June 30, 2015, of the $1.9 million note receivable, approximately $1.0 million is included in other assets – current and $0.9 million is included in other assets on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and Reliance, that Iconix India is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

MG Icon

In March 2010, the Company acquired a 50% interest in MG Icon, the owner of the Material Girl and Truth or Dare brands and trademarks and other rights associated with the artist, performer and celebrity known as “Madonna”, from Purim LLC (“Purim”) for $20.0 million, $4.0 million of which was paid at closing. In connection with the launch of Truth or Dare brand and based on certain qualitative criteria, Purim is entitled to an additional $3.0 million. Through June 30, 2015, $21.0 million was paid to Purim with the remaining $2.0 million owed to Purim included in other liabilities-current on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.

At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company and Purim, MG Icon is a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation, as the Company is not the primary beneficiary of MG Icon. The Company has recorded its investment under the equity method of accounting.

Pursuant to the terms of the MG Icon operating agreement and subject to certain conditions, the Company is entitled to recognize a preferred profit distribution from MG Icon of at least $23.0 million, after which all profits and losses are recognized 50/50 in accordance with each principal’s membership interest percentage.

Investments in Iconix China

Through our acquisition of the remaining 50% interest of Iconix China (see above), we have equity interests in the following private companies including; Candies Shanghai Fashion Co., Ltd. (which can be put by the Company to Shanghai La Chappelle Fashion Co., Ltd. for cash based on a pre-determined formula), Ecko Industry (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., Ningbo Material Girl Fashion Co., Ltd., Tangli International Holdings Ltd., Xi Ha Clothing and Northeast Socks.

 

Brands Placed

 

Partner

 

Ownership by

Iconix China

 

 

Value of Investment

As of June 30,   2015

 

Candie’s

 

Candies Shanghai Fashion Co., Ltd.

 

 

20

%

 

$

9,494

 

Marc Ecko

 

Marc Ecko China Ltd.

 

 

15

%

 

 

2,293

 

Material Girl

 

Ningbo Material Girl Fashion Co., Ltd.

 

 

20

%

 

 

5,439

 

Ed Hardy

 

Tangli International Holdings Ltd,

 

 

20

%

 

 

10,486

 

Ecko Unltd

 

Ecko Industry (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.

 

 

20

%

 

 

11,158

 

Joe Boxer

 

Joe Boxer China, Ltd.

 

 

25

%

 

 

3,789

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

42,659

 

 

Cost Method Investments

The following investments are carried at cost:

Marcy Media Holdings, LLC

In July 2013, the Company purchased a minority interest in Marcy Media Holdings, LLC (“MM Holdings”), resulting in the Company’s indirect ownership of 5% interest in Roc Nation, LLC for $32 million. At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company that Marcy Media is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. As the Company does not have significant influence over Marcy Media, its investment has been recorded under the cost method of accounting.

Complex Media Inc.

In September 2013, the Company purchased convertible preferred shares, on an as-converted basis as of December 31, 2014, equaling an approximate 14.4% minority interest in Complex Media Inc. (“Complex Media”), a multi-media lifestyle company which, among other things, owns Complex magazine and its online counterpart, Complex.com, for $25 million. At inception, the Company determined, in accordance with ASC 810, based on the corporate structure, voting rights and contributions of the Company that Complex Media is not a variable interest entity and not subject to consolidation. As the Company does not have significant influence over Complex Media, its investment has been recorded under the cost method of accounting.

 

 

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4. Other Revenue

The following table details transactions comprising other revenue in the consolidated income statements:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

LCP (see Note 3)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

3,971

 

Iconix SE Asia (see Note 3)

 

 

 

 

 

13,614

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,614

 

Sharper Image- eCommerce/Domain Name

 

 

 

 

 

7,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,787

 

Total other revenue

 

$

 

 

$

21,401

 

 

$

 

 

$

25,372

 

 

 

5. Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements”, (“ASC 820”), establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurement. While ASC 820 does not require any new fair value measurements in its application to other accounting pronouncements, it does emphasize that a fair value measurement should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. As a basis for considering market participant assumptions in fair value measurements, ASC 820 established the following fair value hierarchy that distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and (2) the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs):

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets

Level 2: Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities or market-corroborated inputs

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which requires the owner of the assets or liabilities to develop its own assumptions about how market participants would price these assets or liabilities

The valuation techniques that may be used to measure fair value are as follows:

(A) Market approach - Uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities

(B) Income approach - Uses valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based on current market expectations about those future amounts, including present value techniques, option-pricing models and excess earnings method

(C) Cost approach - Based on the amount that would currently be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost)

To determine the fair value of certain financial instruments, the Company relies on Level 2 inputs generated by market transactions of similar instruments where available, and Level 3 inputs using an income approach when Level 1 and Level 2 inputs are not available. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial assets and financial liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy.

Hedge Instruments

From time to time, the Company will purchase hedge instruments to mitigate income statement risk and cash flow risk of revenue and receivables. As of June 30, 2015, the Company had no hedge instruments other than the 2.50% Convertible Note Hedges and 1.50% Convertible Note Hedges (see Note 6).

Financial Instruments

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the fair values of cash, receivables and accounts payable approximated their carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of notes receivable and notes payable from and to our joint venture partners approximate their carrying values. The fair value of our cost method investments is not readily determinable and it is not practical to obtain the information needed to determine the value. However, there has been no indication of an impairment of these cost method investments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The estimated fair values of other financial instruments subject to fair value disclosures, determined based on Level One inputs including broker quotes or quoted market prices or rates for the same or similar instruments and the related carrying amounts are as follows:

 

 

 

June 30, 2015

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

 

Carrying   Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

Carrying   Amount

 

 

Fair Value

 

Long-term debt, including current portion

 

$

1,478,585

 

 

$

1,554,098

 

 

$

1,394,077

 

 

$

1,601,418

 

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Financial instruments expose the Company to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance and to market risk for changes in interest. The Company manages exposure to counterparty credit risk through specific minimum credit standards, diversification of counterparties and procedures to monitor the amount of credit exposure. The Company’s financial instrument counterparties are investment or commercial banks with significant experience with such instruments.

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities

The Company accounts for non-recurring adjustments to the fair values of its non-financial assets and liabilities under ASC 820 using a market participant approach. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model with Level 3 inputs to measure the fair value of its non-financial assets and liabilities. The Company also adopted the provisions of ASC 820 as it relates to purchase accounting for its acquisitions. The Company has goodwill, which is tested for impairment at least annually, as required by ASC 350- “Intangibles- Goodwill and Other”, (“ASC 350”). Further, in accordance with ASC 350, the Company’s indefinite-lived trademarks are tested for impairment at least annually, on an individual basis as separate single units of accounting. Similarly, consistent with ASC 360- “Property, Plant and Equipment” (“ASC 360”), as it relates to accounting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets, the Company assesses whether or not there is impairment of the Company’s definite-lived trademarks. There was no impairment, and therefore no write-down, of any of the Company’s long-lived assets during the Current Quarter, Current Six Months, Prior Year Quarter or Prior Year Six Months.

 

 

6. Debt Arrangements

The Company’s net carrying amount of debt is comprised of the following:

 

 

 

June 30,

2015

 

 

December 31,

2014

 

Senior Secured Notes

 

$

743,469

 

 

$

774,030

 

1.50% Convertible Notes

 

 

348,321

 

 

 

339,943

 

2.50% Convertible Notes

 

 

286,795

 

 

 

280,104

 

Variable Funding Note

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,478,585

 

 

$

1,394,077

 

 

Senior Secured Notes and Variable Funding Note

On November 29, 2012, Icon Brand Holdings, Icon DE Intermediate Holdings LLC, Icon DE Holdings LLC and Icon NY Holdings LLC, each a limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, wholly-owned direct or indirect subsidiary of the Company, (collectively, the “Co-Issuers”) issued $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2012-1 4.229% Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (the “2012 Senior Secured Notes”) in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Simultaneously with the issuance of the 2012 Senior Secured Notes, the Co-Issuers also entered into a revolving financing facility of Series 2012-1 Variable Funding Senior Notes, Class A-1 (the “Variable Funding Notes”), which allows for the funding of up to $100 million of Variable Funding Notes and certain other credit instruments, including letters of credit. The Variable Funding Notes were issued under the Indenture and allow for drawings on a revolving basis. Drawings and certain additional terms related to the Variable Funding Notes are governed by the Class A-1 Note Purchase Agreement dated November 29, 2012 (the “Variable Funding Note Purchase Agreement”), among the Co-Issuers, Iconix, as manager, certain conduit investors, financial institutions and funding agents, and Barclays Bank PLC, as provider of letters of credit, as swing line lender and as administrative agent. The Variable Funding Notes will be governed, in part, by the Variable Funding Note Purchase Agreement and by certain generally applicable terms contained in the Indenture. Interest on the Variable Funding Notes will be payable at per annum rates equal to the CP Rate, Base Rate or Eurodollar Rate, as defined in the Variable Funding Note Purchase Agreement.

In February 2015, the Company received $100.0 million proceeds from the Variable Funding Notes. There is a commitment fee on the unused portion of the Variable Funding Notes facility of 0.5% per annum. It is anticipated that any outstanding principal of and interest on the Variable Funding Notes will be repaid in full on or prior to January 2018. Following the anticipated repayment date, additional interest will accrue on the Variable Funding Notes equal to 5% per annum. The Variable Funding Notes and other credit instruments issued under the Variable Funding Note Purchase Agreement are secured by the collateral described below.

On June 21, 2013, the Co-Issuers issued $275.0 million aggregate principal amount of Series 2013-1 4.352% Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2 (the “2013 Senior Secured Notes” and, together with the 2012 Senior Secured Notes, the “Senior Secured Notes”) in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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The Senior Secured Notes and the Variable Funding Notes are referred to collectively as the “Notes.” The Notes were issued in securitization transactions pursuant to which substantially all of Iconix’s United States and Canadian revenue-generating assets ( the “Securitized Assets”), consisting principally of its intellectual property and license agreements for the use of its intellectual property, were transferred to and are currently held by the Co-Issuers. The Securitized Assets do not include revenue gene rating assets of (x) the Iconix subsidiaries that own the Badgley Mischka trademark s , the Ecko Unltd trademark s , the Mark Ecko trademark s , the Umbro trademark s, the Lee Cooper trademark s , and the Strawberry Shortcake trademarks, (y) the Iconix subsidiaries that own Iconix’s other brands outside of the United States and Canada or (z) the joint ventures in which Iconix and certain of its subsidiaries have investments and which own the Artful Dodger trademark s , the Modern Amusement trademark s and the Buffalo t rademark s, the Pony trademarks, the Nicholas Graham trademarks, the Hydraulic trademarks and a 50% interest in the Ice Cream trademark s, and the Billionaire Boys Club trademark s .

The Notes were issued under a base indenture and related supplemental indentures (collectively, the “Indenture”) among the Co-Issuers and Citibank, N.A., as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”) and securities intermediary. The Indenture allows the Co-Issuers to issue additional series of notes in the future subject to certain conditions.

While the Notes are outstanding, payments of interest are required to be made on the Senior Secured Notes on a quarterly basis. To the extent funds are available, principal payments in the amount of $10.5 million and $4.8 million are required to be made on the 2012 Senior Secured Notes and 2013 Senior Secured Notes, respectively, on a quarterly basis.

The legal final maturity date of the Senior Secured Notes is in January of 2043, but it is anticipated that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the Senior Secured Notes will be repaid in January of 2020. If the Co-Issuers have not repaid or refinanced the Senior Secured Notes prior to the anticipated repayment date, additional interest will accrue on the Senior Secured Notes equal to the greater of (A) 5% per annum and (B) a per annum interest rate equal to the excess, if any, by which the sum of (i) the yield to maturity (adjusted to a quarterly bond-equivalent basis), on the anticipated repayment date of the United States treasury security having a term closest to 10 years plus (ii) 5% plus (iii) with respect to the 2012 Senior Secured Notes, 3.4%, or with respect to the 2013 Senior Secured Notes, 3.14%, exceeds the original interest rate. The Senior Secured Notes rank pari passu with the Variable Funding Notes.

Pursuant to the Indenture, the Notes are the joint and several obligations of the Co-Issuers only. The Notes are secured under the Indenture by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Co-Issuers (the “Collateral”), which includes, among other things, (i) intellectual property assets, including the U.S. and Canadian registered and applied for trademarks for the following brands and other related IP assets: Candie’s, Bongo, Joe Boxer (excluding Canadian trademarks, none of which are owned by Iconix), Rampage, Mudd, London Fog (other than the trademark for outerwear products sold in the United States), Mossimo, Ocean Pacific and OP, Danskin and Danskin Now, Rocawear, Starter, Waverly, Fieldcrest, Royal Velvet, Cannon, Charisma, and Sharper Image (other than for a “Sharper Image” branded website or catalog in the United States and other specified jurisdictions); (ii) the rights (including the rights to receive payments) and obligations under all license agreements for use of those trademarks; (iii) the following equity interests in the following joint ventures: an 85% interest in Hardy Way LLC which owns the Ed Hardy brand, a 50% interest in MG Icon LLC which owns the Material Girl and Truth or Dare brands, a 100% interest in ZY Holdings LLC which owns the Zoo York brand, and an 80% interest in Peanuts Holdings LLC which owns the Peanuts brand and characters; and (iv) certain cash accounts established under the Indenture.

If the Company contributes a newly organized, limited purpose, bankruptcy remote entity (each an “Additional IP Holder” and, together with the Co-Issuers, the “Securitization Entities”) to Icon Brand Holdings LLC or Icon DE Intermediate Holdings LLC, that Additional IP Holder will enter into a guarantee and collateral agreement in a form provided for in the Base Indenture pursuant to which such Additional IP Holder will guarantee the obligations of the Co-Issuers in respect of any Notes issued under the Base Indenture and the other related documents and pledge substantially all of its assets to secure those guarantee obligations pursuant to a guarantee and collateral agreement.

Neither the Company nor any subsidiary of the Company, other than the Securitization Entities, will guarantee or in any way be liable for the obligations of the Co-Issuers under the Indenture or the Notes.

The Notes are subject to a series of covenants and restrictions customary for transactions of this type, including (i) that the Co-Issuers maintain specified reserve accounts to be used to make required payments in respect of the Notes, (ii) provisions relating to optional and mandatory prepayments, including mandatory prepayments in the event of a change of control (as defined in the supplemental indentures) and the related payment of specified amounts, including specified make-whole payments in the case of the Senior Secured Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the transfers of the assets pledged as collateral for the Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective and (iv) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information and similar matters. The Company has been compliant with all covenants under the Notes from inception through the Current Quarter.

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The Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the Indenture, including events tied to (i) the failure to maintain a stated debt service coverage ratio, which tests the amount of net cash flow gene rated by the assets of the Co-Issuers against the amount of debt service obligations of the Co-Issuers (including any commitment fees and letter of credit fees with respect to the Variable Funding Notes, due and payable accrued interest, and due and payabl e scheduled principal payments on the Senior Secured Notes), (ii) certain manager termination events, (iii) the occurrence of an event of default and (iv) the failure to repay or refinance the Notes on the anticipated repayment date. If a rapid amortizatio n event were to occur, Icon DE Intermediate Holdings LLC and Icon Brand Holdings LLC would be restricted from declaring or paying distributions on any of its limited liability company interests.

The Company used approximately $150.4 million of the proceeds received from the issuance of the 2012 Senior Secured Notes to repay amounts outstanding under its revolving credit facility (see below) and approximately $20.9 million to pay the costs associated with the 2012 Senior Secured Notes financing transaction. In addition approximately $218.3 million of the proceeds from the 2012 Senior Secured Notes were used for the Company’s purchase of the Umbro brand. The Company used approximately $7.2 million of the proceeds received from the issuance of the 2013 Senior Secured Notes to pay the costs associated with the 2013 Senior Secured Notes securitized financing transaction.

In June 2014, the Company sold the “sharperimage.com” domain name and the exclusive right to use the Sharper Image trademark in connection with the operation of a branded website and catalog distribution in specified jurisdictions, in which the Senior Secured Notes had a security interest pursuant to the Indenture. As a result of this permitted disposition, the Company paid an additional $1.6 million in principal in July 2014.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the total principal balance of the Notes was $843.5 million and $774.0 million, respectively, of which $61.1 million was included in the current portion of long-term debt on the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet for each period. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $64.1 million and $59.6 million, respectively, is included in restricted cash on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet and represents short-term restricted cash consisting of collections on behalf of the Securitized Assets, restricted to the payment of principal, interest and other fees on a quarterly basis under the Senior Secured Notes.

1.50% Convertible Notes

On March 18, 2013, the Company completed the issuance of $400.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 1.50% convertible senior subordinated notes due March 15, 2018 (“1.50% Convertible Notes”) in a private offering to certain institutional investors. The net proceeds received by the Company from the offering, excluding the net cost of hedges and sale of warrants (described below) and including transaction fees, were approximately $390.6 million.

The 1.50% Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 1.50%, payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2013. However, the Company recognizes an effective interest rate of 6.50% on the carrying amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes. The effective rate is based on the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature. The 1.50% Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash and, if applicable, shares of the Company’s common stock based on a conversion rate of 32.4052 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to customary adjustments, per $1,000 principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes (which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $30.86 per share) only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 2017 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the closing price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on and including the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price per share, which is $1,000 divided by the then applicable conversion rate; (2) during the five consecutive business day period immediately following any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes for each day of that period was less than 98% of the product of (a) the closing price of the Company’s common stock for each day in that period and (b) the conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes; (3) if specified distributions to holders of the Company’s common stock are made, as set forth in the indenture governing the 1.50% Convertible Notes (“1.50% Indenture”); (4) if a “change of control” or other “fundamental change,” each as defined in the 1.50% Indenture, occurs; and (5) during the 90 day period prior to maturity of the 1.50% Convertible Notes. If the holders of the 1.50% Convertible Notes exercise the conversion provisions under the circumstances set forth, the Company will need to remit the lower of the principal balance of the 1.50% Convertible Notes or their conversion value to the holders in cash. As such, the Company would be required to classify the entire amount outstanding of the 1.50% Convertible Notes as a current liability in the following quarter. The evaluation of the classification of amounts outstanding associated with the 1.50% Convertible Notes will occur every quarter.

Upon conversion, a holder will receive an amount in cash equal to the lesser of (a) the principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Note or (b) the conversion value, determined in the manner set forth in the 1.50% Indenture. If the conversion value exceeds the principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes on the conversion date, the Company will also deliver, at its election, cash or the Company’s common stock or a combination of cash and the Company’s common stock for the conversion value in excess of the principal amount. In the event of a change of control or other fundamental change, the holders of the 1.50% Convertible Notes may

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require the Company to purchase all or a portion of their 1.50% Convertible Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes, plus acc rued and unpaid interest, if any. If a specified accounting change occurs, the Company may, at its option, redeem the 1.50% Convertible Notes in whole for cash, at a price equal to 102% of the principal amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes, plus accrued a nd unpaid interest, if any. Holders of the 1.50% Convertible Notes who convert their 1.50% Convertible Notes in connection with a fundamental change or in connection with a redemption upon the occurrence of a specified accounting change may be entitled to a make-whole premium in the form of an increase in the conversion rate. Holders of the 1.50% Convertible Notes who convert their 1.50% Convertible Notes in connection with a fundamental change may be entitled to a make-whole premium in the form of an incre ase in the conversion rate.

Pursuant to guidance issued under ASC 815- “Derivatives and Hedging” (“ASC 815”), the 1.50% Convertible Notes are accounted for as convertible debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the embedded conversion option in the 1.50% Convertible Notes has not been accounted for as a separate derivative. For a discussion of the effects of the 1.50% Convertible Notes and the 1.50% Convertible Notes Hedges and Sold Warrants defined and discussed below on earnings per share, see Note 6.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes accounted for as a liability was approximately $348.3 million and $339.9 million, respectively, and is reflected on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,

2015

 

 

December 31,

2014

 

Equity component carrying amount

 

$

49,931

 

 

$

49,931

 

Unamortized discount

 

 

51,679

 

 

 

60,057

 

Net debt carrying amount

 

 

348,321

 

 

 

339,943

 

 

For each of the Current Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, the Company recorded additional non-cash interest expense of approximately $3.9 million representing the difference between the stated interest rate on the 1.50% Convertible Notes and the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature.

For the Current Six Months and Prior Year Six Months, the Company recorded additional non-cash interest expense of approximately $7.7 million and $7.5 million, respectively, representing the difference between the stated interest rate on the 1.50% Convertible Notes and the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature.

For each of the Current Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, cash interest expense relating to the 1.50% Convertible Notes was approximately $1.5 million.

For each of the Current Six Months and Prior Year Six Months, cash interest expense relating to the 1.50% Convertible Notes was approximately $3.0 million.

The 1.50% Convertible Notes do not provide for any financial covenants.

On March 18, 2013, the Company used a portion of the proceeds from the 1.50% Convertible Notes to repurchase 2,964,000 shares of its common stock in a private transaction with a third party for $69.0 million. See note 6 for further information on our stock repurchase program.

In connection with the sale of the 1.50% Convertible Notes, the Company entered into hedges for the 1.50% Convertible Notes (“1.50% Convertible Note Hedges”) with respect to its common stock with one entity (the “1.50% Counterparty”). Pursuant to the agreements governing these 1.50% Convertible Note Hedges, the Company purchased call options (the “1.50% Purchased Call Options”) from the 1.50% Counterparty covering up to approximately 13.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock. These 1.50% Convertible Note Hedges are designed to offset the Company’s exposure to potential dilution upon conversion of the 1.50% Convertible Notes in the event that the market value per share of the Company’s common stock at the time of exercise is greater than the strike price of the 1.50% Purchased Call Options (which strike price corresponds to the initial conversion price of the 1.50% Convertible Notes and is simultaneously subject to certain customary adjustments). On March 13, 2013, the Company paid an aggregate amount of approximately $84.1 million of the proceeds from the sale of the 1.50% Convertible Notes for the 1.50% Purchased Call Options, of which $29.4 million was included in the balance of deferred income tax assets at March 13, 2013 and is being recognized over the term of the 1.50% Convertible Notes. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the balance of deferred income tax assets related to this transaction was approximately $15.9 million and $18.9 million, respectively.

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The Company also entered into separ ate warrant transactions with the 1.50% Counterparty whereby the Company, pursuant to the agreements governing these warrant transactions, sold to the 1.50% Counterparty warrants (the “1.50% Sold Warrants”) to acquire up to approximately 13.0 million share s of the Company’s common stock at a strike price of $35.5173 per share of the Company’s common stock. The 1.50% Sold Warrants will become exercisable on June 18, 2018 and will expire by September 1, 2018. The Company received aggregate proceeds of approxi mately $57.7 million from the sale of the 1.50% Sold Warrants on March 13, 2013.

Pursuant to guidance issued under ASC 815 as it relates to accounting for derivative financial instruments indexed to, and potentially settled in, a company’s own stock, the 1.50% Convertible Note Hedge and the proceeds received from the issuance of the 1.50% Sold Warrants were recorded as a charge and an increase, respectively, in additional paid-in capital in stockholders’ equity as separate equity transactions. As a result of these transactions, the Company recorded a net increase to additional paid-in-capital of $3.0 million in March 2013.

The Company has evaluated the impact of adopting guidance issued under ASC 815 regarding embedded features as it relates to the 1.50% Sold Warrants, and has determined it had no impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position through June 30, 2015, and will have no impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position in future fiscal periods.

As the 1.50% Convertible Note Hedge transactions and the warrant transactions were separate transactions entered into by the Company with the 1.50% Counterparty, they are not part of the terms of the 1.50% Convertible Notes and will not affect the holders’ rights under the 1.50% Convertible Notes. In addition, holders of the 1.50% Convertible Notes will not have any rights with respect to the 1.50% Purchased Call Options or the 1.50% Sold Warrants.

If the market value per share of the Company’s common stock at the time of conversion of the 1.50% Convertible Notes is above the strike price of the 1.50% Purchased Call Options, the 1.50% Purchased Call Options entitle the Company to receive from the 1.50% Counterparties net shares of the Company’s common stock, cash or a combination of shares of the Company’s common stock and cash, depending on the consideration paid on the underlying 1.50% Convertible Notes, based on the excess of the then current market price of the Company’s common stock over the strike price of the 1.50% Purchased Call Options. Additionally, if the market price of the Company’s common stock at the time of exercise of the 1.50% Sold Warrants exceeds the strike price of the 1.50% Sold Warrants, the Company will owe the 1.50% Counterparty net shares of the Company’s common stock or cash, not offset by the 1.50% Purchased Call Options, in an amount based on the excess of the then current market price of the Company’s common stock over the strike price of the 1.50% Sold Warrants.

These transactions will generally have the effect of increasing the conversion price of the 1.50% Convertible Notes to $35.5173 per share of the Company’s common stock, representing a 52.5% percent premium based on the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock of $23.29 per share on March 12, 2013.

Moreover, in connection with the warrant transactions with the 1.50% Counterparty, to the extent that the price of the Company’s common stock exceeds the strike price of the 1.50% Sold Warrants, the warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect on the Company’s earnings per share.

2.50% Convertible Notes

On May 23, 2011, the Company completed the issuance of $300.0 million principal amount of the Company’s 2.50% convertible senior subordinated notes due June 2016 (“2.50% Convertible Notes”) in a private offering to certain institutional investors. The net proceeds received by the Company from the offering, excluding the net cost of hedges and sale of warrants (described below) and including transaction fees, were approximately $291.6 million. The Company’s current intention is to refinance the 2.50% Convertible Notes.

The 2.50% Convertible Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 2.50%, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning December 1, 2011. However, the Company recognizes an effective interest rate of 7.25% on the carrying amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes. The effective rate is based on the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature. The 2.50% Convertible Notes will be convertible into cash and, if applicable, shares of the Company’s common stock based on a conversion rate of 32.5169 shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to customary adjustments, per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes (which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $30.75 per share) only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter beginning after June 30, 2011 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the closing price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is more than 130% of the conversion price per share, which is $1,000 divided by the then applicable conversion rate; (2) during the five business day period immediately following any five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes for each day of that period was less than 98% of the product of (a) the closing price of the Company’s common stock for each day in that period and (b) the conversion rate per $1,000 principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes; (3) if specified distributions to holders of the Company’s common stock are made, as set forth in the indenture governing the 2.50% Convertible Notes (“2.50% Indenture”); (4) if a “change of control” or other

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“fundamental change,” each as defined in the 2.50% Indenture, occurs; and (5) during the 90 day period prior to ma turity of the 2.50% Convertible Notes. If the holders of the 2.50% Convertible Notes exercise the conversion provisions under the circumstances set forth, the Company will need to remit the lower of the principal balance of the 2.50% Convertible Notes or t heir conversion value to the holders in cash. As such, the Company would be required to classify the entire amount outstanding of the 2.50% Convertible Notes as a current liability in the following quarter. The evaluation of the classification of amounts o utstanding associated with the 2.50% Convertible Notes will occur every quarter.

Upon conversion, a holder will receive an amount in cash equal to the lesser of (a) the principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Note or (b) the conversion value, determined in the manner set forth in the 2.50% Indenture. If the conversion value exceeds the principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes on the conversion date, the Company will also deliver, at its election, cash or the Company’s common stock or a combination of cash and the Company’s common stock for the conversion value in excess of the principal amount. In the event of a change of control or other fundamental change, the holders of the 2.50% Convertible Notes may require the Company to purchase all or a portion of their 2.50% Convertible Notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. If a specified accounting change occurs, the Company may, at its option, redeem the 2.50% Convertible Notes in whole for cash, at a price equal to 102% of the principal amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. Holders of the 2.50% Convertible Notes who convert their 2.50% Convertible Notes in connection with a fundamental change or in connection with a redemption upon the occurrence of a specified accounting change may be entitled to a make-whole premium in the form of an increase in the conversion rate. Holders of the 2.50% Convertible Notes who convert their 2.50% Convertible Notes in connection with a fundamental change may be entitled to a make-whole premium in the form of an increase in the conversion rate.

Pursuant to guidance issued under ASC 815, the 2.50% Convertible Notes are accounted for as convertible debt in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the embedded conversion option in the 2.50% Convertible Notes has not been accounted for as a separate derivative. For a discussion of the effects of the 2.50% Convertible Notes and the 2.50% Convertible Notes Hedges and Sold Warrants defined and discussed below on earnings per share, see Note 6.

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes accounted for as a liability was approximately $286.8 million (which is included in current portion of long-term debt) and $280.1 million, respectively, and is reflected on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows:

 

 

 

June 30,

2015

 

 

December 31,

2014

 

Equity component carrying amount

 

$

35,996

 

 

$

35,996

 

Unamortized discount

 

 

13,205

 

 

 

19,896

 

Net debt carrying amount

 

 

286,795

 

 

 

280,104

 

 

For the Current Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, the Company recorded additional non-cash interest expense of approximately $3.1 million and $2.8 million, respectively, representing the difference between the stated interest rate on the 2.50% Convertible Notes and the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature.

For the Current Six Months and Prior Year Six Months, the Company recorded additional non-cash interest expense of approximately $6.1 million and $5.7 million, respectively, representing the difference between the stated interest rate on the 2.50% Convertible Notes and the rate for a similar instrument that does not have a conversion feature.

For each of the Current Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, cash interest expense relating to the 2.50% Convertible Notes was $1.9 million.

For each of the Current Six Months and Prior Year Six Months, cash interest expense relating to the 2.50% Convertible Notes was approximately $3.8 million.

The 2.50% Convertible Notes do not provide for any financial covenants.

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In connection with the sale of the 2.50% Convertible Notes, the Company entered into hedges for the 2 .50% Convertible Notes (“2.50% Convertible Note Hedges”) with respect to its common stock with two entities (the “2.50% Counterparties”). Pursuant to the agreements governing these 2.50% Convertible Note Hedges, the Company purchased call options (the “2.5 0% Purchased Call Options”) from the 2.50% Counterparties covering up to approximately 9.8 million shares of the Company’s common stock. These 2.50% Convertible Note Hedges are designed to offset the Company’s exposure to potential dilution upon conversion of the 2.50% Convertible Notes in the event that the market value per share of the Company’s common stock at the time of exercise is greater than the strike price of the 2.50% Purchased Call Options (which strike price corresponds to the initial conversio n price of the 2.50% Convertible Notes and is simultaneously subject to certain customary adjustments). On May 23, 2011, the Company paid an aggregate amount of approximately $58.7 million of the proceeds from the sale of the 2.50% Convertible Notes for th e 2.50% Purchased Call Options, of which $20.6 million was included in the balance of deferred income tax assets at May 23, 2011 and is being recognized over the term of the 2.50% Convertible Notes. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the balance of deferred income tax assets related to this transaction was approximately $ 3.8 million and $ 5.9 million, respectively.

The Company also entered into separate warrant transactions with the 2.50% Counterparties whereby the Company, pursuant to the agreements governing these warrant transactions, sold to the 2.50% Counterparties warrants (the “2.50% Sold Warrants”) to acquire up to 9.76 million shares of the Company’s common stock at a strike price of $40.6175 per share of the Company’s common stock. The 2.50% Sold Warrants will become exercisable on September 1, 2016 and will expire by the end of 2016. The Company received aggregate proceeds of approximately $28.8 million from the sale of the 2.50% Sold Warrants on May 23, 2011.

Pursuant to guidance issued under ASC 815 as it relates to accounting for derivative financial instruments indexed to, and potentially settled in, a company’s own stock, the 2.50% Convertible Note Hedge and the proceeds received from the issuance of the 2.50% Sold Warrants were recorded as a charge and an increase, respectively, in additional paid-in capital in stockholders’ equity as separate equity transactions. As a result of these transactions, the Company recorded a net reduction to additional paid-in-capital of $9.4 million in May 2011.

The Company has evaluated the impact of adopting guidance issued under ASC 815 regarding embedded features as it relates to the 2.50% Sold Warrants, and has determined it had no impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position through June 30, 2015, and will have no impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial position in future fiscal periods.

As the 2.50% Convertible Note Hedge transactions and the warrant transactions were separate transactions entered into by the Company with the 2.50% Counterparties, they are not part of the terms of the 2.50% Convertible Notes and will not affect the holders’ rights under the 2.50% Convertible Notes. In addition, holders of the 2.50% Convertible Notes will not have any rights with respect to the 2.50% Purchased Call Options or the 2.50% Sold Warrants.

If the market value per share of the Company’s common stock at the time of conversion of the 2.50% Convertible Notes is above the strike price of the 2.50% Purchased Call Options, the 2.50% Purchased Call Options entitle the Company to receive from the 2.50% Counterparties net shares of the Company’s common stock, cash or a combination of shares of the Company’s common stock and cash, depending on the consideration paid on the underlying 2.50% Convertible Notes, based on the excess of the then current market price of the Company’s common stock over the strike price of the 2.50% Purchased Call Options. Additionally, if the market price of the Company’s common stock at the time of exercise of the 2.50% Sold Warrants exceeds the strike price of the 2.50% Sold Warrants, the Company will owe the 2.50% Counterparties net shares of the Company’s common stock or cash, not offset by the 2.50% Purchased Call Options, in an amount based on the excess of the then current market price of the Company’s common stock over the strike price of the 2.50% Sold Warrants.

These transactions will generally have the effect of increasing the conversion price of the 2.50% Convertible Notes to $40.6175 per share of the Company’s common stock, representing a 75% percent premium based on the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock of $23.21 per share on May 17, 2011.

Moreover, in connection with the warrant transactions with the 2.50% Counterparties, to the extent that the price of the Company’s common stock exceeds the strike price of the 2.50% Sold Warrants, the warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect on the Company’s earnings per share.

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Debt Maturities

As of June 30, 2015, the Company’s debt maturities on a calendar year basis are as follows:

 

 

 

Total

 

 

July 1

through

December   31,

2015

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

Thereafter

 

Senior Secured Notes

 

$

743,469

 

 

$

30,562

 

 

$

61,123

 

 

$

61,123

 

 

$

61,123

 

 

$

61,123

 

 

$

468,415

 

1.50% Convertible Notes (1)

 

$

348,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

348,321

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.50% Convertible Notes   (2)

 

$

286,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

286,795

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Variable Funding Notes

 

$

100,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

1,478,585

 

 

$

30,562

 

 

$

347,918

 

 

$

61,123

 

 

$

509,444

 

 

$

61,123

 

 

$

468,415

 

 

(1)

Reflects the net debt carrying amount of the 1.50% Convertible Notes in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2015, in accordance with accounting for convertible notes. The principal amount owed to the holders of the 1.50% Convertible Notes is $400.0 million.

(2)

Reflects the net debt carrying amount of the 2.50% Convertible Notes in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2015, in accordance with accounting for convertible notes. The principal amount owed to the holders of the 2.50% Convertible Notes is $300.0 million.

 

 

7. Stockholders’ Equity

Stock Repurchase Program

In October 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $200 million of the Company’s common stock over a period of approximately three years (the “2011 Program”). In February 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized another program to repurchase up to $300 million of the Company’s common stock over a three year period (the “February 2013 Program”). This program was in addition to the 2011 Program, which was fully expended as of February 27, 2013. In July 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a program to repurchase up to $300 million of the Company’s common stock over a period of approximately three years (“July 2013 Program”). The July 2013 Program was in addition to the February 2013 Program, which was fully expended on August 15, 2013. In February 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized another program to repurchase up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock over a three year period (the “February 2014 Program” and together with the 2011 Program and the February 2013 Program, the “Repurchase Programs”). The February 2014 Program is in addition to the July 2013 Program.

The following table illustrates the activity under the Repurchase Programs, in the aggregate, for FY 2015, FY 2014, FY 2013, FY 2012 and FY 2011:

 

 

 

# of shares

repurchased   as

part of stock

repurchase

programs

 

 

Cost of shares

repurchased

(in 000’s)

 

 

Weighted

Average Price

 

Q2 YTD 2015

 

 

360,000

 

 

$

12,391

 

 

$

34.42

 

FY 2014

 

 

4,994,578

 

 

 

193,434

 

 

 

38.73

 

FY 2013

 

 

15,812,566

 

 

 

436,419

 

 

 

27.60

 

FY 2012

 

 

7,185,257

 

 

 

125,341

 

 

 

17.44

 

FY 2011

 

 

1,150,000

 

 

 

19,138

 

 

 

16.64

 

Total, FY 2011 through June 30, 2015

 

 

29,502,401

 

 

$

786,723

 

 

$

26.67

 

 

As of June 30, 2015, $13.3 million and $500.0 million remained available for repurchase under the July 2013 Program and February 2014 Program, respectively.

2009 Equity Incentive Plan

On August 13, 2009, the Company’s stockholders approved the Company’s 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (“2009 Plan”). The 2009 Plan authorizes the granting of common stock options or other stock-based awards covering up to 3.0 million shares of the Company’s common stock. All employees, directors, consultants and advisors of the Company, including those of the Company’s subsidiaries, are eligible to be granted non-qualified stock options and other stock-based awards (as defined) under the 2009 Plan, and employees are also eligible to be granted incentive stock options (as defined) under the 2009 Plan. No new awards may be granted under the Plan after August 13, 2019.

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On August 15, 2012, the Company’s stockholders approved the Com pany’s Amended and Restated 2009 Plan (“Amended and Restated 2009 Plan”), which, among other items and matters, increased the shares available under the 2009 Plan by an additional 4.0 million shares to a total of 7.0 million shares issuable under the Amend ed and Restated 2009 Plan and extended the 2009 Plan termination date through August 15, 2022.

Shares Reserved for Issuance

At June 30, 2015, 2,231,195 common shares were reserved for issuance under the Amended and Restated 2009 Plan. At June 30, 2015 there were no common shares available for issuance under any previous Company plan.

Stock Options and Warrants

The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.

There was no compensation expense related to stock option grants or warrant grants during the Current Quarter, Current Six Months, Prior Year Quarter or Prior Year Six Months as all prior awards have been fully expensed.

Summaries of the Company’s stock options, warrants (other than warrants issued related to our 1.50% Convertible Notes and 2.50% Convertible Notes) and performance related options activity, and related information for the Current Six Months are as follows:

 

Options

 

Options

 

 

Weighted   Average

Exercise Price

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2015

 

 

141,077

 

 

$

12.10

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(15,000

)

 

 

16.33

 

Expired/Forfeited

 

 

(16,077

)

 

 

3.11

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2015

 

 

110,000

 

 

$

12.84

 

Exercisable at June 30, 2015

 

 

110,000

 

 

$

12.84

 

 

Warrants

 

Warrants

 

 

Weighted Average

Exercise Price

 

Outstanding at January 1, 2015

 

 

20,000

 

 

$

6.65

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canceled

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expired/Forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at June 30, 2015

 

 

20,000

 

 

$

6.65

 

Exercisable at June 30, 2015

 

 

20,000

 

 

$

6.65

 

 

All warrants issued in connection with acquisitions are recorded at fair market value using the Black Scholes model and are recorded as part of purchase accounting. Certain warrants are exercised using the cashless method.

The Company values other warrants issued to non-employees at the commitment date at the fair market value of the instruments issued, a measure which is more readily available than the fair market value of services rendered, using the Black Scholes model. The fair market value of the instruments issued is expensed over the vesting period.

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Restricted stock

Compensation cost for restricted stock is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date the common stock is issued over the amount the employee must pay to acquire the stock (which is generally zero). The compensation cost, net of projected forfeitures, is recognized over the period between the issue date and the date any restrictions lapse, with compensation cost for grants with a graded vesting schedule recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separately vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in substance, multiple awards. The restrictions do not affect voting and dividend rights.

The following tables summarize information about unvested restricted stock transactions:

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Grant

Date Fair

Value

 

Non-vested, January 1, 2015

 

 

2,699,732

 

 

$

22.40

 

Granted

 

 

96,509

 

 

 

29.33

 

Vested

 

 

(596,073

)

 

 

31.98

 

Forfeited/Canceled

 

 

(49,290

)

 

 

38.90

 

Non-vested, June 30, 2015

 

 

2,150,878

 

 

$

19.70

 

 

The Company has awarded time-based restricted shares of common stock to certain employees. The awards have restriction periods tied to employment and vest over a maximum period of 5 years. The cost of the time-based restricted stock awards, which is the fair market value on the date of grant net of estimated forfeitures, is expensed ratably over the vesting period. The Company has awarded performance-based restricted shares of common stock to certain employees. The awards have restriction periods tied to certain performance measures. The cost of the performance-based restricted stock awards, which is the fair market value on the date of grant net of estimated forfeitures, is expensed when the likelihood of those shares being earned is deemed probable.

Compensation expense related to restricted stock grants for the Current Quarter and Prior Year Quarter was approximately $3.3 million and $5.7 million, respectively. Compensation expense related to restricted stock grants for the Current Six Months and Prior Year Six Months was approximately $5.9 million and $8.2 million, respectively. An additional amount of $4.4 million of expense related to time-based restricted shares is expected to be expensed evenly over a period of approximately three years. During the Current Quarter and Prior Year Quarter, the Company repurchased shares valued at $1.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of its common stock in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock grants and option exercises. During the Current Six Months and Prior Year Six Months, the Company repurchased shares valued at $11.4 million and $14.0 million, respectively, of its common stock in connection with net share settlement of restricted stock grants and option exercises. 

 

 

8. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, the effect of restricted stock-based awards, common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants and shares underlying convertible notes potentially issuable upon conversion. The difference between basic and diluted weighted-average common shares results from the assumption that all dilutive stock options outstanding were exercised and all convertible notes have been converted into common stock.

As of June 30, 2015, of the total potentially dilutive shares related to restricted stock-based awards, stock options and warrants, less than 0.2 million were anti-dilutive. As of June 30, 2014, of the total potentially dilutive shares related to restricted stock-based awards, stock options and warrants, none were anti-dilutive.

As of June 30, 2015 and June 30, 2014, none of the performance related restricted stock-based awards issued in connection with the Company’s named executive officers were anti-dilutive.

As of June 30, 2015, warrants issued in connection with the Company’s 1.50% Convertible Notes financing and 2.50% Convertible Notes financing were anti-dilutive and therefore were not included in this calculation. As of June 30, 2014, warrants issued in connection with the Company’s 1.50% Convertible Notes financing and 2.50% Convertible Notes financing were dilutive and therefore were included in this calculation.

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A rec onciliation of weighted average shares used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months

Ended June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months

Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Basic

 

 

48,243

 

 

 

48,551

 

 

 

48,201

 

 

 

49,034

 

Effect of exercise of stock options

 

 

82

 

 

 

1,016

 

 

 

91

 

 

 

1,061

 

Effect of assumed vesting of restricted stock

 

 

1,270

 

 

 

1,339

 

 

 

1,286

 

 

 

1,361

 

Effect of convertible notes subject to conversion

 

 

 

 

 

5,743

 

 

 

1,174

 

 

 

5,240

 

Effect of convertible notes warrants subject to conversion

 

 

 

 

 

1,946

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,541

 

Diluted

 

 

49,595

 

 

 

58,595

 

 

 

50,752

 

 

 

58,237

 

 

See Note 6 for discussion of hedges related to our convertible notes.

 

 

9. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

 

Two securities class actions, respectively captioned Lazaro v. Iconix Brand Group, Inc. et al. , Docket No. 1:15-cv-04981-PGG, and Niksich v. Iconix Brand Group, Inc. et al. , Docket No. 1:15-cv-04860-PGG, are pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against the Company and certain former officers (each, a “Class Action” and, together, the “Class Actions”). The plaintiffs in the Class Actions purport to represent a class of purchasers of the Company’s securities from February 20, 2013 to April 17, 2015, inclusive, and claim that the Company and individual defendants violated sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by making allegedly false and misleading statements regarding certain aspects of the Company’s business operations and prospects. The Company and the individual defendants intend to vigorously defend against the claims.

From time to time, the Company is also made a party to litigation incurred in the normal course of business. While any litigation has an element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the final outcome of any of these routine matters will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or future liquidity.

10. Related Party Transactions

The Candie’s Foundation

The Candie’s Foundation is a charitable foundation founded by Neil Cole, the Company’s former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, for the purpose of raising national awareness about the consequences of teenage pregnancy. As of June 30, 2015, the Company owed the Candie’s Foundation less than $0.1 million, and as of December 31, 2014, the Candie’s Foundation owed the Company less than $0.1 million. The Company intends to pay-off the entire amount due the Candie’s Foundation during 2015. The Company may make additional advances to the Candie’s Foundation as and when necessary.

Travel

The Company recorded expenses of $33 in the Prior Year Quarter and $95 in the Prior Year Six Months, for the hire and use of aircraft solely for business purposes owned by a company in which the Company’s chairman, chief executive officer and president is the sole owner. There were no such expenses in the Current Quarter or Current Six Months. Management believes that all transactions were made on terms and conditions no less favorable than those available in the marketplace from unrelated parties.

11. Segment and Geographic Data

The Company identifies its operating segments according to how business activities are managed and evaluated. Prior to the Current Quarter, the Company had disclosed one reportable segment: licensing and other revenue. Subsequently, the Company has reviewed its business activities, how they are managed and evaluated, and determined that it would reflect four distinct reportable operating segments: men’s, women’s, home and entertainment. Therefore, the Company has disclosed these reportable segments for the periods shown below. Since the Company does not track, manage and analyze its assets by segments, no disclosure of segmented assets is reported.

The geographic regions consist of the United States, Japan and Other (which principally represent Latin America and Europe). Revenues attributable to each region are based on the location in which licensees are located and where they principally do business.

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Reportable data for the Company’s operating segments were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Licensing and other revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men's

 

$

24,828

 

 

$

27,213

 

 

$

46,383

 

 

$

51,105

 

Women's

 

 

40,062

 

 

 

39,985

 

 

 

80,151

 

 

 

81,437

 

Home

 

 

9,068

 

 

 

11,242

 

 

 

19,014

 

 

 

22,221

 

Entertainment

 

 

24,501

 

 

 

19,102

 

 

 

48,298

 

 

 

54,946

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

21,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,372

 

 

 

$

98,459

 

 

$

118,943

 

 

$

193,846

 

 

$

235,081

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men's

 

$

14,982

 

 

$

16,003

 

 

$

25,201

 

 

$

31,188

 

Women's

 

 

33,633

 

 

 

34,595

 

 

 

67,694

 

 

 

70,148

 

Home

 

 

7,367

 

 

 

9,416

 

 

 

15,361

 

 

 

18,985

 

Entertainment

 

 

7,725

 

 

 

3,497

 

 

 

15,983

 

 

 

15,609

 

Corporate

 

 

(14,335

)

 

 

11,139

 

 

 

(23,635

)

 

 

6,656

 

 

 

$

49,372

 

 

$

74,650

 

 

$

100,604

 

 

$

142,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Licensing and other revenue by category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct-to-retail license

 

$

43,592

 

 

$

44,737

 

 

$

84,551

 

 

$

86,418

 

Wholesale licenses

 

 

42,971

 

 

 

43,589

 

 

 

85,265

 

 

 

87,974

 

Other licenses

 

 

11,896

 

 

 

9,216

 

 

 

24,030

 

 

 

35,317

 

Other revenue

 

 

 

 

 

21,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,372

 

 

 

$

98,459

 

 

$

118,943

 

 

$

193,846

 

 

$

235,081

 

Licensing and other revenue by geographic region:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

67,226

 

 

$

74,933

 

 

$

134,387

 

 

$

157,974

 

Japan

 

 

7,951

 

 

 

7,630

 

 

 

16,010

 

 

 

16,518

 

Other (1)

 

 

23,282

 

 

 

36,380

 

 

 

43,449

 

 

 

60,589

 

 

 

$

98,459

 

 

$

118,943

 

 

$

193,846

 

 

$

235,081

 

 

(1)

No single country represented 10% of the Company’s revenues in the periods presented.

Note 12. Other Assets- Current

 

 

 

June 30,

2015

 

 

December 31,

2014

 

Other assets- current consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes receivables on sale of trademarks

 

$

23,374

 

 

$

24,219

 

Note receivable in connection with Strawberry Shortcake

   acquisition (1)

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

 

Prepaid advertising

 

 

5,589

 

 

 

8,439

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

1,427

 

 

 

724

 

Short-term receivable- Beagle note receivable

 

 

 

 

 

2,085

 

Deferred charges

 

 

2,561

 

 

 

1,191

 

Prepaid taxes

 

 

6,462

 

 

 

26,448

 

Prepaid insurance

 

 

370

 

 

 

439

 

Due from related parties

 

 

3,187

 

 

 

3,331

 

Other current assets

 

 

2,062

 

 

 

1,711

 

 

 

$

50,032

 

 

$

68,587

 

 

(1)

The Note receivable in connection with Strawberry Shortcake acquisition represents amounts due from AG in respect of non-compete payments pursuant to a License Agreement entered into with AG simultaneously with the closing of the transaction.

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Note 13. Other Liabilities – Current

As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, other current liabilities include amounts due to related parties of $13.4 million and $8.7 million, respectively, and amounts due to Purim related to the MG Icon acquisition of $2.0 million and $4.0 million, respectively. See Note 3 for further details of this transaction.

Note 14. Foreign Currency Translation

Iconix Luxembourg and Red Diamond Holdings are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Company, located in Luxembourg, that for accounting purposes are required to maintain their accounting records in Euros. However the companies have certain dollar denominated assets, in particular cash and notes receivable, that are maintained in U.S. Dollars, which are required to be revalued each quarter. Due to fluctuations in currency in the Current Quarter and Current Six Months, the Company recorded a $2.0 million currency translation loss and an $8.5 million currency translation gain, respectively, that is included in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of income.

Comprehensive income includes certain gains and losses that, under U.S. GAAP, are excluded from net income as such amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity. Our comprehensive income is primarily comprised of net income and foreign currency translation gain or loss. During the Current Quarter and Current Six Months, we recognized as a component of our comprehensive income, a foreign currency translation gain of $7.1 million and foreign currency translation loss of $31.1 million, respectively, due to changes in foreign exchange rates during the Current Quarter and Current Six Months. During the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year Six Months, we recognized as a component of our comprehensive income, a foreign currency translation loss of $2.3 million and $2.6 million, respectively, due to changes in foreign exchange rates during the Prior Year Quarter and Prior Year Six Months.

 

Note 15. Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-03, which changes the presentation of debt issuance costs in financial statements. Under this ASU, an entity presents such costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the related debt liability rather than as an asset. Amortization of the costs is reported as interest expense. The standards core principle is debt issuance costs related to a note shall be reported in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the face amount of that note and that amortization of debt issuance costs also shall be reported as interest expense This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2015, and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is allowed for all entities for financial statements that have not been previously issued. Entities would apply the new guidance retrospectively to all prior periods (i.e., the balance sheet for each period is adjusted). The Company will adopt the new standard effective January 1, 2016.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-05, Customers' Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement ("ASU 2015-05"). ASU 2015-05 will help entities evaluate the accounting for fees paid by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement by providing guidance as to whether an arrangement includes the sale or license of software. ASU 2015-05 is effective for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2015. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

In May 2014, FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606),” which is the new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard’s core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU is effective for annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, and early adoption will be permitted as of the original effective date of December 15, 2016 in ASU 2014-09. Companies will have the option of using either a full retrospective approach or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in the ASU. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

In April 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-08 (“ASU 2014-08”) “Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity.” ASU 2014-08 raises the threshold for a disposal to qualify as a discontinued operation and requires new disclosures of both discontinued operations and certain other disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. This ASU was effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014. Early adoption is permitted but only for disposals that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued. The Company adopted ASU 2014-08 on January 1, 2015, and it had no impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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Note 16. Other Matters

 

The Company is currently in a comment letter process with the Staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to an ongoing periodic review of the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The current correspondence relates to the accounting treatment for the formation of the Company's international joint ventures under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and whether such joint ventures should potentially have been consolidated in the Company's historical results. The Company's Board of Directors also formed a Special Committee consisting of independent directors to review the accounting treatment related to certain of the Company's international joint venture transactions.

 

Note 17. Subsequent Event Footnote

On August 5, 2015, Mr. Cole resigned as the Company’s Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer and as a director of the Company effective immediately. Upon Mr. Cole’s resignation, Mr. F. Peter Cuneo, a member of the Company’s Board of Directors, was appointed the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer.  Under the terms of the Separation Agreement with Mr. Cole, the Company will recognize a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $5.0 million in the third quarter of 2015.  Under the terms of Mr. Cuneo’s agreement as Interim Chief Executive Officer, the Company will recognize a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2015.

 

 

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

Executive Summary . Iconix Brand Group is a brand management company and owner of a diversified portfolio of over 35 global consumer brands across women’s, men’s, entertainment and home brands. The Company’s business strategy is to maximize the value of its brands primarily through strategic licenses and joint venture partnerships around the world, as well as to grow the portfolio of brands through strategic acquisitions.

The Company’s brand portfolio includes Candie’s  ® , Bongo  ® , Badgley Mischka  ® , Joe Boxer  ® , Rampage  ® , Mudd  ® , London Fog  ® , Mossimo  ® , Ocean Pacific/OP  ® , Danskin /Danskin Now ® , Rocawear  ®  /Roc Nation  ® , Artful Dodger  ® , Cannon  ® , Royal Velvet  ® , Fieldcrest  ® , Charisma  ® , Starter  ® , Waverly  ® , Ecko Unltd  ®  /Mark Ecko Cut & Sew ® , Zoo York  ® , Sharper Image  ® , Umbro  ®   ,Lee Cooper  ®  and Strawberry Shortcake  ® ; and interest in Material Girl  ® , Peanuts  ® , Ed Hardy  ® , Truth or Dare  ® , Billionaire Boys Club  ® , Ice Cream  ® , Modern Amusement  ® , Buffalo  ® , Nick Graham  ® , Hydraulic ®   and Pony ® .

The Company looks to monetize the intellectual property (herein referred to as “IP”) related to its brands throughout the world and in all relevant categories by licensing directly with leading retailers (herein referred to as “direct to retail”), through consortia of wholesale licensees, through joint ventures in specific territories and through other activity such as corporate sponsorships and content as well as the sale of IP for specific categories or territories. Products bearing the Company’s brands are sold across a variety of distribution channels from the mass tier to the luxury market and, in the case of the Peanuts and Strawberry Shortcake brands, through various media outlets, including television, movies, digital and mobile content. The licensees are responsible for designing, manufacturing and distributing the licensed products. The Company supports its brands with advertising and promotional campaigns designed to increase brand awareness. Additionally the Company provides its licensees with coordinated trend direction to enhance product appeal and help build and maintain brand integrity.

Licensees are selected based upon the Company’s belief that such licensees will be able to produce and sell quality products in the categories of their specific expertise and that they are capable of exceeding minimum sales targets and royalties that the Company generally requires for each brand. This licensing strategy is designed to permit the Company to operate its licensing business, leverage its core competencies of marketing and brand management with minimal working capital, and without inventory, production or distribution costs or risks and maintain high margins. The vast majority of the Company’s licensing agreements include minimum guaranteed royalty revenue which provides the Company with greater visibility into future cash flows.

A key initiative in the Company’s global brand expansion plans has been the formation of international joint ventures. The strategy in forming international joint ventures is to partner with best-in-class, local partners to bring the Company’s brands to market more quickly and efficiently, generating greater short- and long-term value from its IP, than the Company believes is possible if it were to build-out wholly-owned operations itself across a multitude of regional or local offices. Since September 2008, the Company has established the following international joint ventures: Iconix China, Iconix Latin America, Iconix Europe, Iconix India, Iconix Canada, Iconix Australia, Iconix Southeast Asia, Iconix Israel and Iconix Middle East.

The Company also plans to continue to build and maintain its brand portfolio by acquiring additional brands directly or through joint ventures. In assessing potential acquisitions or investments, the Company primarily evaluates the strength of the target brand as well as the expected viability and sustainability of future royalty streams. The Company believes that this focused approach allows it to effectively screen a wide pool of consumer brand candidates and other asset light businesses, strategically evaluate acquisition targets and complete due diligence for potential acquisitions efficiently.

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The Company identifies its operating segments according to how business activities are managed and evaluated. Prior to the Current Quarter, the Company had disclosed one reportable segment: licensing and other revenue. Subsequently, the Company has reviewe d its business activities, how they are managed and evaluated, and determined that it would , going forward, reflect four distinct reportable operating segments: men’s, women’s, home and entertainment. Therefore, the Company has disclosed these reportable s egments for the periods shown below.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Licensing and other revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men's

 

$

24,828

 

 

$

27,213

 

 

$

46,383

 

 

$

51,105

 

Women's

 

 

40,062

 

 

 

39,985

 

 

 

80,151

 

 

 

81,437

 

Home

 

 

9,068

 

 

 

11,242

 

 

 

19,014

 

 

 

22,221

 

Entertainment

 

 

24,501

 

 

 

19,102

 

 

 

48,298

 

 

 

54,946

 

Corporate

 

 

 

 

 

21,401

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,372

 

 

 

$

98,459

 

 

$

118,943

 

 

$

193,846

 

 

$

235,081

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Men's

 

$

14,982

 

 

$

16,003

 

 

$

25,201

 

 

$

31,188

 

Women's

 

 

33,633

 

 

 

34,595

 

 

 

67,694

 

 

 

70,148

 

Home

 

 

7,367

 

 

 

9,416

 

 

 

15,361

 

 

 

18,985

 

Entertainment

 

 

7,725

 

 

 

3,497

 

 

 

15,983

 

 

 

15,609

 

Corporate

 

 

(14,335

)

 

 

11,139

 

 

 

(23,635

)

 

 

6,656

 

 

 

$

49,372

 

 

$

74,650

 

 

$

100,604

 

 

$

142,586

 

 

Highlights of Current Quarter

·

Q2 Licensing revenue up 1% as compared to the Prior Year Quarter

·

Excluding the effect of foreign exchange rates, licensing revenue increased 5%

Results of Operations

Current Quarter compared to Prior Year Quarter

Licensing Revenue . Total licensing revenue for the Current Quarter was $98.5 million, a 1% increase as compared to $97.5 million for the Prior Year Quarter. Total licensing revenue was negatively impacted by approximately $3.7 million due to foreign exchange rates. The entertainment segment increased 28% from $19.1 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $24.5 million in the Current Quarter mainly due to strong overall business from our Peanuts brand and additional revenue from our recently completed purchase of the Strawberry Shortcake brand. The women’s segment was relatively flat, from $40.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $40.1 million in the Current Quarter. The men’s segment decreased 9% from $27.2 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $24.8 million in the Current Quarter mainly due to weakness in our Rocawear and Ecko brands. In addition, the decrease is also attributable to revenue related to Lee Cooper within international joint ventures formed in 2014, which are not included in licensing revenue for the Current Quarter. The home segment decreased 19% from $11.2 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $9.1 million in the Current Quarter mainly due to a decrease in our Sharper Image brand partially related to the sale of the “sharperimage.com” domain name and certain categories under the Sharper Image trademark in June 2014.

Other Revenue . Other revenue for the Current Quarter totaled zero, compared to $21.4 million in the Prior Year Quarter. The decrease of $21.4 million was due to (i) a $13.6 million gain realized on the sale of certain trademarks to our Iconix SE Asia joint venture and (ii) $7.8 million gain on the sale of the “sharperimage.com” domain name and certain categories under the Sharper Image trademark in the Prior Year Quarter, for which there were no comparable transactions in the Current Quarter.

Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses (“SG&A”) was $49.1 million for the Current Quarter as compared to $44.3 million for the Prior Year Quarter, an increase of $4.8 million. SG&A in the entertainment segment increased 8% from $15.6 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $16.8 million in the Current Quarter which was mainly due to increased agent expenses as a result of higher revenues in the Peanuts brand. SG&A from the women’s segment increased 19% from $5.4 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $6.4 million in the Current Quarter mainly due to advertising for the Mudd brand. SG&A from the men’s segment decreased 12% from $11.2 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $9.8 million in the Current Quarter mainly due to decreased compensation costs and lower amortizations costs related to the Umbro and Ecko acquired license agreements, partially offset by advertising costs for the Umbro brand. SG&A from the home segment decreased 7% from $1.8 million in the Prior Year Quarter to $1.7 million in the Current Quarter mainly due to decreased compensation costs. Corporate SG&A increased 40% from $10.3 million to $14.3 million mainly due to increased professional fees of $2.0 million as a result of the continuing correspondence with the Staff and the Special Committee’s review (See Note 16 of Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

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Operat ing Income . Total o perating income for the Current Quarter decreased to $ 49.4 million, or approximately 50 % of total revenue, compared to approximately $74.7 million or approximately 6 3 % of total revenue in the Prior Year Quarter. Operating income from the entertainment segment was $7.7 million in the Current Quarter compared to $3.5 million in the Prior Year Quarter. Operating income from the women’s segment was $33.6 million in the Current Quarter compared to $34.6 million in the Prior Year Quarter. Opera ting income from the men’s operating segment was $15.0 million in the Current Quarter compared to $16.0 million in the Prior Year Quarter. Operating income from the home segment was $ 7.4 million in the Current Quarter compared to $9.4 million in the Prior Year Quarter. Corporate operating loss was $14.3 million in the Current Quarter compared to operating income of $11.1 million in the Prior Year Quarter.

Other Expenses-Net . Other expenses- net were approximately $17.8 million for the Current Quarter as compared to $15.1 million for the Prior Year Quarter, an increase of $2.7 million. The increase in other expenses-net was primarily related to a $2.0 million foreign currency translation loss in the Current Quarter, for which there was no comparable gain or loss in the Prior Year Quarter.

Provision for Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate for the Current Quarter is approximately 38.6% resulting in a $12.2 million income tax expense, as compared to an effective income tax rate of 34.9% in the Prior Year Quarter which resulted in the $20.8 million income tax expense. The increase in our effective tax rate primarily relates to a smaller portion of our income being generated and permanently reinvested in countries outside the U.S. that have lower statutory rates than the U.S.

Net Income. Our net income was approximately $19.4 million in the Current Quarter, compared to net income of approximately $38.8 million in the Prior Year Quarter, as a result of the factors discussed above.

Current Six Months compared to Prior Year Six Months

Licensing Revenue . Total licensing revenue for the Current Six Months totaled $193.8 million, an 8% decrease as compared to $209.7 million for the Prior Year Six Months. Total licensing revenue was negatively impacted by approximately $6.5 million due to foreign exchange rates. In addition, total licensing revenue in the 2014 period included $17.1 million of revenue related to the 5-year renewal of the Peanuts specials with ABC for which there is no comparable revenue in the Current Six Months. After excluding the effect of foreign exchange rates and revenue related to the ABC renewal in the Prior Year Six Months, licensing revenue increased approximately 4%. Licensing revenue from the entertainment segment decreased 12% from $54.9 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $48.3 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to a decrease in our Peanuts revenue related to the renewal of Peanuts specials with ABC, which was $17.1 million in the Prior Year Six Months for which there was no comparable revenue in the Current Six Months, partially offset by additional revenue in the Current Six Months from our recently completed purchase of the Strawberry Shortcake brand. Licensing revenue from the women’s segment decreased 2% from $81.4 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $80.2 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to general weakness in revenue from our Rampage and Bongo brands. Licensing revenue from the men’s segment decreased 9% from $51.1 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $46.4 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to general weakness in revenue from our Ecko and Rocawear brands, as well as revenue related to Lee Cooper within international joint ventures formed in 2014, which are not included in licensing revenue for the Current Six Months. Licensing revenue from the home segment decreased 14% from $22.2 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $19.0 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to a decrease in our Sharper Image brand partially related to the sale of the “sharperimage.com” domain name and certain categories under the Sharper Image trademark in June 2014.

Other Revenue. Other revenue for the Current Six Months totaled zero, compared to $25.4 million in the Prior Year Six Months. The decrease of $25.4 million was due to (i) a $13.6 million gain realized on the sale of certain trademarks to our Iconix SE Asia joint venture, (ii) $7.8 million gain on the sale of the “sharperimage.com” domain name and certain categories under the Sharper Image trademark, and (iii) $4.0 million due to the formation of a Lee Cooper U.S. joint venture in the Prior Year Six Months, for which there were no comparable transactions in the Current Six Months.

Operating Expenses. Total SG&A totaled $93.2 million for the Current Six Months compared to $92.5 million for the Prior Year Six Months, an increase of $0.7 million. SG&A in the entertainment segment decreased 18% from $39.3 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $32.3 million in the Current Six Months which was mainly due to talent expenses related to the Peanuts specials with ABC in the Prior Year Six Months. SG&A in the women’s segment increased 10% from $11.3 million in the Prior Six Months to $12.5 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to advertising for the Mudd brand. SG&A in the men’s segment increased 6% from $19.9 million in the Prior Six Months to $21.2 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to increased advertising costs for the Umbro brand partially offset by decreased compensation costs and lower amortizations costs related to the Umbro and Ecko acquired license agreements. SG&A in the home segment increased 13% from $3.2 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $3.7 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to increased advertising for the Royal Velvet brand. Corporate expenses increased 26% from $18.7 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $23.6 million in the Current Six Months mainly due to increased professional fees of $2.4 million as a result of the continuing correspondence with the Staff and the Special Committee’s review (See Note 16 of Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

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Operating Income Total o perating income for the Current Six Months decreased to $ 100.6 million, or approximately 5 2 % of total revenue, compared to $142.6 million or approximately 61 % of total revenue in the Prior Year Six Months. Operating income from the entertainment segment was $16.0 million in the Current Six Months compared to $15.6 million in the Prior Year Six Months. Operating income from the women’s segment was $67.7 in the Current Six Months compared to $70.1 million in the Prior Year Six Months. Operating income from the men’s operating segment was $25.2 million in the Current Six Months compared to $31.2 mi llion in the Prior Year Six Months. Operating income from the home segment was $15.4 million in the Current Six Months compared to $19.0 million in the Prior Year Six Months. Corporate operating loss was $23.6 million in the Current Six Months compared to operating income of $6.7 million in the Prior Year Six Months.

Other Income – Net . Other income – net was approximately $22.8 million in the Current Six Months as compared to $5.4 million in the Prior Year Six Months. This increase of $17.4 million was mainly due to (i) $47.4 million related to the non-cash gain on the fair value re-measurement of our original 50% interest in Iconix China compared to a $37.9 million non-cash gain in the Prior Year Quarter related to the fair value re-measurement of our original 50% interest in Iconix Latin America (see Note 3 to Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of this transaction), and (ii) an $8.5 million foreign currency translation gain in the Current Six Months for which there is no comparable gain or loss in the Prior Year Six Months.

Provision for Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate for the Current Six Months is approximately 30.9% resulting in a $38.1 million income tax expense, as compared to an effective income tax rate of 31.3% in the Prior Year Six Months which resulted in the $46.3 million income tax expense. The decrease in our effective tax rate primarily relates to a one-time charge for New York State taxes in the Prior Year Six Months, offset by a smaller portion of our income in the Current Six Months as compared to the Prior Year Six Months being generated and permanently reinvested in countries outside the U.S. that have lower statutory rates than the U.S.

Net Income. Our net income was approximately $85.3 million in the Current Six Months, compared to net income of approximately $101.6 million in the Prior Year Six Months, as a result of the factors discussed above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Our principal capital requirements have been to fund acquisitions, working capital needs, share repurchases and, to a lesser extent, capital expenditures. We have historically relied on internally generated funds to finance our operations and our primary source of capital needs for acquisition has been the issuance of debt and equity securities. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, our cash totaled $117.9 million and $128.0 million, respectively, not including short-term restricted cash of $64.9 million and $59.6 million, respectively, which primarily consists of cash and cash equivalent deposits, held in accounts primarily for debt service.

We believe that cash from future operations, our currently available cash and capacity for additional financings under our Senior Secured Notes facility, as well as our intended refinancing of the 2.50% convertible notes will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated working capital requirements for the foreseeable future, including early redemptions by our convertible notes’ holders in the event circumstances allow for early redemptions. We intend to continue financing future brand acquisitions through a combination of cash from operations, bank financing and the issuance of additional equity and/or debt securities. See Note 6 of Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of certain prior financings consummated by us.

Changes in Working Capital

At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 the working capital ratio (current assets to current liabilities) was 0.87 to 1 and 2.81 to 1, respectively.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities increased approximately $15.9 million, from $84.2 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $100.2 million in the Current Six Months. After excluding the non-cash gain in Current Six Months related to the fair value re-measurement of our original 50% interest in Iconix China and the deferred taxes associated with that non-cash gain, the change in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to (i) a decrease in gains on sale of trademarks, (ii) translation gains associated with our international operations, (iii) an increase in our stock-based compensation, (iv) a decrease in earnings and distributions from our equity partners, (v) an increase in our provision for bad debts, primarily related to weakness in certain men’s brands, (vi) an aggregate increase in the net changes in balance sheet items, and (vii) a decrease in net income for the reasons discussed above.

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Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased approximately $113.2 million, from $36.5 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $149.7 million in the Current Six Months. This increase in the Current Six Months is primarily due to (i) our purchase of the Strawberry Shortcake brand for $105 million in cash, as compared to our purchase of the remaining 50% interest in Iconix Latin America in the Prior Year Six Months for $42.0 million in cash, (ii) our purchase of the remaining 50% interest in Iconix China for $20.4 million in cash, net of cash acquired (total cash paid to Novel was $40.4 million) and (iii) our purchase of the Pony brand for $37.0 million in cash.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities increased approximately $233.7 million, from cash used in financing activities of $194.4 million in the Prior Year Six Months to cash provided by financing activities of $39.3 million in the Current Six Months. In the Current Six Months, we received proceeds of $100 million from our Variable Funding Notes, for which there were no comparable financings in the Prior Year Six Months. In addition, there was a decrease in shares repurchased on the open market and vesting of restricted stock of $142.7 million, from $158.3 million in the Prior Year Six Months to $15.5 million in the Current Six Months.

Other Matters

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 15 of the notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statement for recent accounting pronouncements.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The statements that are not historical facts contained in this report are forward looking statements that involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict and many of which are beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks are detailed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and other SEC filings. The words “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “confident,” “project,” “provide,” “guidance” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We limit exposure to foreign currency fluctuations by requiring the majority of our licenses to be denominated in U.S. dollars. Certain other licenses are denominated in Japanese Yen and the Euro. To mitigate interest rate risks, we have, from time to time, purchased derivative financial instruments such as forward contracts to convert certain portions of our revenue and cash received in foreign currencies to fixed exchange rates. If there were an adverse change in the exchange rate from Japanese Yen to U.S. dollars or the Euro to U.S. dollars of less than 10%, the expected effect on net income would be immaterial.

Moreover, in connection with the warrant transactions with the counterparties related to our 2.50% Convertible Notes and our 1.50% Convertible Notes, to the extent that the price of our common stock exceeds the strike price of the warrants, the warrant transactions could have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share. The effect, if any, of these transactions and activities on the trading price of our common stock will depend in part on market conditions and cannot be ascertained at this time, but any of these activities could adversely affect the value of our common stock.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its interim principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, herein referred to as the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. The purpose of disclosure controls is to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed with or submitted to the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our interim principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In connection with the auditors’ review of our quarterly financial statements included in this filing, certain adjustments were noted related to Company acquisitions and certain other matters that were subsequently recorded by the Company.  These adjustments were subsequently identified and determined to be the result of a lapse in the efficiency of review controls at the Company which was attributable to the recent transition of key executives. As a result of this, the interim principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings and ensuring that

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information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the tim e period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.

Notwithstanding the material weakness discussed above, our interim principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.  The new executives are implementing expanded review and monitoring controls in 2015 to address these findings.

The interim principal executive officer and principal financial officer also conducted an evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, herein referred to as internal control, to determine whether any changes in internal control occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2015 that may have materially affected or which are reasonably likely to materially affect internal control. Based on that evaluation, there has been no change in the Company’s internal control during the three months ended June 30, 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control, except for the matters discussed in the previous paragraphs.

 

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PART II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

See Note 9 of Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

In addition to the risk factors disclosed in Part 1, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, set forth below are certain factors that have affected, and in the future could affect, our operations or financial condition. We operate in a changing environment that involves numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could impact our operations. The risks described below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our financial condition and/or operating results.

Our existing and future debt obligations could impair our liquidity and financial condition, and in the event we are unable to meet our debt obligations we could lose title to certain trademarks.

As of June 30, 2015, our consolidated balance sheet reflects debt of approximately $1,478.6 million, including secured debt of $843.5 million under our Senior Secured Notes and Variable Funding Note. In accordance with ASC 470, our 1.50% Convertible Notes and our 2.50% Convertible Notes are included in our $1,478.6 million of consolidated debt at a net debt carrying value of $348.3 million and $286.8 million, respectively; however, the principal amount owed to the holders of our 1.50% Convertible Notes and 2.50% Convertible Notes is $400.0 million (due March 2018) and $300.0 million (due June 2016), respectively. We may also assume or incur additional debt, including secured debt, in the future in connection with, or to fund, future acquisitions or refinance our existing debt obligations. Our debt obligations:

·

could impair our liquidity;

·

could make it more difficult for us to satisfy our other obligations;

·

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow to payments on our debt obligations, which reduces the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate requirements;

·

could impede us from obtaining additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate purposes;

·

impose restrictions on us with respect to the use of our available cash, including in connection with future acquisitions;

·

make us more vulnerable in the event of a downturn in our business prospects and could limit our flexibility to plan for, or react to, changes in our licensing markets; and

·

could place us at a competitive disadvantage when compared to our competitors who have less debt.

In addition, as of June 30, 2015, approximately $71.9 million, or 39.3%, of our total cash (including restricted cash) was held in foreign subsidiaries. Our investments in these foreign subsidiaries are considered indefinitely reinvested and unavailable for the payment of any U.S. based expenditures, including debt obligations. Any repatriation of cash from these foreign subsidiaries may require the accrual and payment of U.S. federal and certain state taxes, which could negatively impact our results of operations and/or the amount of available funds. While we currently have no intention to repatriate cash from these subsidiaries, should the need arise domestically, there is no guarantee that we could do so without adverse consequences.

While we believe that by virtue of the cash on our balance sheet as of June 30, 2015, our ability to add additional capacity under the securitization facility underlying our Senior Secured Notes, the intended refinance of the 2.50% convertible notes, and the guaranteed minimum and percentage royalty payments due to us under our licenses, we will generate sufficient revenue from our licensing operations to satisfy our obligations for the foreseeable future. In the event that we were to fail in the future to make any required payment under agreements governing our indebtedness or fail to comply with the financial and operating covenants contained in those agreements, we would be in default regarding that indebtedness. A debt default could significantly diminish the market value and marketability of our common stock and could result in the acceleration of the payment obligations under all or a portion of our consolidated indebtedness.

A substantial portion of our licensing revenue is concentrated with a limited number of licensees, such that the loss of any of such licensees or their renewal on terms less favorable than today, could slow our growth plans, decrease our revenue and impair our cash flows.

Our licenses with Wal-Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Kmart/Sears represent, each in the aggregate, our four largest direct-to-retail licensees during the Current Six Months, representing approximately 17%, 8%, 6% and 5%, respectively, of our total revenue for the Current

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Six Months . Because we are dependent on these licensees for a significant portion of our licensing revenue, if any of them were to have financial difficulties affecting their ability to make payments, cease operations, or if any of these licensee s decides not to renew or extend any existing agreement with us, or to significantly reduce its sales of licensed products under any of the agreement(s), our revenue and cash flows could be reduced substantially.

Alternatively, we may face increasing competition in the future for direct-to-retail licenses as other companies owning established brands may decide to enter into licensing arrangements with retailers similar to the ones we currently have in place. Furthermore, our current or potential direct-to-retail licensees may decide to more prominently promote and market competing brands, or develop or purchase other brands, rather than continue their licensing arrangements with us. In addition, this increased competition could result in lower sales of products offered by our direct-to-retail licensees under our brands. If our competition for retail licenses increases, it may take us longer to procure additional retail licenses, which could slow our growth rate.

We have a material amount of goodwill and other intangible assets, including our trademarks, recorded on our balance sheet. As a result of changes in market conditions and declines in the estimated fair value of these assets, we may, in the future, be required to write down a portion of this goodwill and other intangible assets and such write-down would, as applicable, either decrease our net income or increase our net loss.

As of June 30, 2015, goodwill represented approximately $238.2 million, or approximately 7.8% of our total consolidated assets, and trademarks and other intangible assets represented approximately $2,186.3 million, or approximately 71.3% of our total consolidated assets. Under current U.S. GAAP accounting standards, goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets, including some of our trademarks, are no longer amortized, but instead are subject to impairment evaluation based on related estimated fair values, with such testing to be done at least annually. While, to date, no impairment write-downs have been necessary, any write-down of goodwill or intangible assets resulting from future periodic evaluations would, as applicable, either decrease our net income or increase our net loss and those decreases or increases could be material.

 

We have had turnover in senior management, which may cause instability at the Company.  

Neil Cole, our former president, chief executive officer and chairman, resigned from the Company in August 2015. F. Peter Cuneo, one of our current Board members, has stepped in to serve as our interim chief executive officer.  We are currently working with an executive search firm to locate a successor chief executive officer, although we may not be successful in finding or hiring a suitable replacement. Similarly, we cannot guarantee that Mr. Cuneo will remain in the position of interim chief executive officer until we hire a suitable replacement.  Additional turnover at the senior management level may create instability within the Company and our employees may decide to terminate their employment, which could further impede the Company’s maintenance of its day to day operations.  Such instability could impede our ability to implement fully our business plan and growth strategy, which would harm our business and prospects.

 

The Company is currently engaged in a comment letter process with the SEC Staff regarding the accounting treatment related to the formation of its joint ventures under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and whether such joint ventures should have been consolidated in the Company’s historical results.  The results of this process could result in a requirement to file future supplements to or restatements of the Company’s financial disclosure.

The Company has received comment letters from the staff (the “Staff”) of the SEC relating to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The Staff’s comments relate to the accounting treatment for the formation of the Company’s international joint ventures under United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and whether such joint ventures should have been consolidated in the Company’s historical results. As of June 30, 2015, the Staff’s comments remain unresolved, and until these comments are resolved, the Company cannot predict whether the Staff will require the Company to supplement its disclosures or restate or make other changes to its historical consolidated financial statements, including with respect to the financial information contained in the Company’s previously filed annual and quarterly reports. If the Company is required to supplement its disclosures or restate its previously reported financial statements, it could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations and on the value or trading price of its Common Stock. Moreover, any such restatement could result in a class action lawsuit being filed against the Company and its officer and directors.

 

We have been named in securities litigations, which could be expensive and could divert our management’s attention.  There may be additional class action claims.

We have been named as defendants in two class actions filed in the Southern District of New York as described in note 9 to our financial statements contained in this Report on Form 10-Q.  While we plan to vigorously defend these claims, we may be unable to defend or settle these claims on favorable terms, and there can be no assurance that additional claims will not be made by other stockholders. The pending and any future class action claims could be costly to defend and/or resolve and could harm our reputation and business. An adverse determination could materially and negatively affect the Company. Our insurance coverage may not be

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adequate or available for us to avoid or limit our exposure in the pending action or in future claims and adequate insurance coverage may not be available in sufficient amounts or at a reasonable cost in the future. Additionally, securities class action claims may divert our management’s attention fro m other business concerns, which could seriously harm our business. Finally, the market price of our common stock may be volatile, and in the past companies that have experienced volatility in the market price of their stock have been subject to securities class action litigation.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In March 2015, the Company issued 465,272 shares of common stock to Novel Fashion Brands (“Novel”) as a portion of the purchase price for the Company’s purchase of Novel’s 50% interest in Iconix China. Such shares were valued at approximately $15.7 million. These shares were issued pursuant to an exemption from registration provided under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933.

The following table presents information with respect to purchases of common stock made by the Company during the Current Quarter:

 

Month of purchase

 

Total number

of shares

purchased*

 

 

Average

price

paid per share

 

 

Total number of

shares

purchased   as   part of

publicly

announced plans or

programs (1)(2)

 

 

Maximum number

(or approximate dollar

value) of shares

that may yet be

purchased under the

plans or programs

 

April 1 – April 30

 

 

28,714

 

 

$

29.45

 

 

 

160,000

 

 

$

513,277,115

 

May 1 – May 31

 

 

11,961

 

 

$

27.46

 

 

 

 

 

$

513,277,115

 

June 1 – June 30

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

$

513,277,115

 

Total

 

 

40,675

 

 

$

28.87

 

 

 

160,000

 

 

$

513,277,115

 

 

(1)

On July 22, 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300 million of the Company’s common stock over a period ending July 22, 2016, herein referred to as the July 2013 Program. The July 2013 Program is in addition to the February 2013 Program and the 2011 Program. The July 2013 Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion.

(2)

On February18, 2014, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500 million of the Company’s common stock over a period ending February 18, 2017, herein referred to as the 2014 Program. The 2014 Program is in addition to prior programs. The 2014 Program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended at any time at management’s discretion.

*

Amounts not purchased under the repurchase plan represent shares surrendered to the Company to pay withholding taxes due upon the vesting of restricted stock and exercise of stock options.

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT NO.

  

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

 

 

 

Exhibit 10.66

 

Employment Agreement between David K. Jones and the Company dated June 10, 2015* +

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.1

  

Certification of Interim Chief Executive Officer Pursuant To Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant To Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

  

Certification of Interim Chief Executive Officer Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

  

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002*

 

 

Exhibit 101.INS

  

XBRL Instance Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.SCH

  

XBRL Schema Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.CAL

  

XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.DEF

  

XBRL Definition Linkbase Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.LAB

  

XBRL Label Linkbase Document*

 

 

Exhibit 101.PRE

  

XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document*

 

*

Filed herewith.

+       Denotes management compensation arrangement.

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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 by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date: August 12, 2015

 

 /s/ F. Peter Cuneo

 

 

F. Peter Cuneo

 

 

Chairman of the Board and Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Date: August 12, 2015

 

 /s/ David K. Jones

 

 

David K. Jones

 

 

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

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Exhibit 10.66

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, dated as of June 10, 2015, by and between Iconix Brand Group, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and David Jones (the “Executive”).

WITNESSETH

WHEREAS, the Company desires to employ Executive, and Executive desires to be employed by the Company, pursuant to the terms as provided herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements hereinafter set forth, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and Executive hereby agree as follows:

1. Engagement of Executive; Duties. During the Term (as hereinafter defined in Section 3 below), the Executive shall have the titles of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and shall have the authorities, duties and responsibilities customarily exercised by an individual serving in these positions in a corporation of the size and nature of the Company and such other authorities, duties and responsibilities as may be from time to time delegated to him by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company. The Executive shall faithfully and diligently discharge his duties hereunder and use his best efforts to implement the policies established by the Company. The Executive shall report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

2. Time. The Executive shall devote substantially all of his professional time to the business affairs of the Company.

3. Term. The Executive’s engagement shall commence effective June 29, 2015 (the “Commencement Date”) and shall continue until December 31, 2017 (the “Term”) unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.

4. Compensation.

(a)

Base Salary . Executive’s base salary for the Term will be at a rate of not less than $575,000 per annum, paid in accordance with the Company’s payroll practices and policies then in effect, with such increases as determined by the Board of Directors of the Company (“Board”) or the Compensation Committee of the Board from time to time (such salary, as increased from time to time, the “Base Salary”).

(b)

Bonus .

(i) Annual Bonus . Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company’s executive bonus program then in effect. Executive shall be eligible for an annual bonus (“Annual Bonus”) of up to 100% of Executive’s Base Salary (pro rated for 2015 for the period from the Commencement Date to December 31, 2015), to be superseded by the maximum amount available under the Company’s executive bonus program and any other bonus program generally applicable to senior executives of the Company, provided, that the Executive shall receive a minimum Annual Bonus (the “Minimum Annual Bonus”) of $125,000 for the period from the Commencement Date to December 31, 2015 and $250,000 for each of the 2016 and 2017 calendar years. In the event that the Annual Bonus payment for a calendar year, if any, is based in whole or in part on the results of the audit by the Company’s independent public accountants of the Company’s financial statements for such calendar year, such Annual Bonus shall be paid as soon as reasonably practicable following the completion of such audit; otherwise such Annual Bonus shall be paid by March 15 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year to which it relates.

(ii) Transition Bonus . The Executive shall receive a transition bonus (the “Transition Bonus”) of $100,000 payable in cash within thirty (30) days after the Commencement Date.

 


 

(c)

Equity Awards

(i)

PSU’s . On the Commencement Date, Executive shall receive a one-time grant of performance stock units of the Company (the “PSU’s”) issued under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”) equal to a number of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”) with a Fair Market Value (as defined below) on the Commencement Date of Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($875,000) (the “PSU Award”). The number of PSU’s to be issued shall be determined by dividing $875,000 by the Fair Market Value. The PSU’s shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the 2009 Plan and a Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit A (the “PSU Award Agreement”) and which PSU Award Agreement shall set forth, in addition to measurement dates and targets to be mutually agreed upon by the Company and Executive, the following terms and conditions:

(A) Vesting . Vesting of the PSU’s granted pursuant to this Agreement shall be performance-based and shall vest as follows: PSU’s with an original Fair Market Value of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) shall vest on December 31, 2015 and PSU’s with an original Fair Market Value of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000) shall vest in two equal annual installments of PSU’s with an original Fair Market Value of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) each, on December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (each, a “Performance Vesting Date”), subject to the achievement of the performance goals as described in the PSU Award Agreement upon certification of achievement by the Compensation Committee as set forth in the PSU Award Agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, in the event of a Change in Control (as defined below), Executive’s Death or Executive’s Disability (as defined below), the unvested PSU’s shall immediately vest on the date the Company incurs such Change in Control or upon the Date of Termination, as the case may be, and the shares covered thereby shall be distributed to Executive, or his estate, as the case may be, within thirty (30) days of the date the Company incurs such Change in Control or Date of Termination, as the case may be.

(B) Distribution . Subject to the terms of the 2009 Plan as to conditions and timing of distribution of Common Stock with respect to PSU’s granted pursuant to this Agreement and vesting as a result of a termination of employment and Section 9 of this Agreement with regard to timing of equity distributed as a result of a Separation from Service as an employee of the Company, any vested portion of the PSU’s granted pursuant to this Agreement shall be distributed to Executive in shares of Common Stock in the year following the year of each applicable Performance Vesting Date following the Compensation Committee’s certification of the level of attainment of the annual performance goals. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, except as to Sections 5(d) and 9 of this Agreement, all vested PSU’s (including those vested pursuant to the last sentence of clause (A) above) shall be distributed to Executive in shares of Common Stock simultaneous with the Company incurring a Change in Control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the 2009 Plan, except as to Sections 5(d) and 9 of this Agreement, if the employment of Executive with the Company is terminated by the Executive for Good Reason or by the Company without Cause then, in addition to retaining any previously earned PSU’s, the Executive shall be entitled to receive the pro rata portion of any PSU’s earned during the year of termination, to the extent earned based upon an adjustment of the absolute goals performance goals for the year of termination after adjustment of such performance goals to take into account the shortened performance period resulting from his termination of employment. Moreover, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the 2009 Plan, upon a termination of Executive’s employment for Cause (as defined below), he shall be entitled to retain any PSU’s that vested prior to the date of termination.

(ii)

RSU’s . On the Commencement Date, Executive shall receive a one-time grant of restricted stock units of the Company (the “RSU’s”, and, together with the PSU’s, the “Award”), issued under the 2009 Plan equal to a number of shares of Common Stock with a Fair Market Value on the Commencement Date of Eight Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($875,000) (the “RSU” Award”, and together with the PSU Award, the “Award”). The number of RSU’s to be issued shall be determined by dividing $875,000 by the Fair Market Value. The RSU’s shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the 2009 Plan and a Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, substantially in the form annexed hereto as Exhibit B (the “RSU Award Agreement”; and, together with the PSU Award Agreement, the “Award Agreements”), and which RSU Award Agreement shall set forth the following terms and conditions:

(A) Vesting . Vesting of the RSU’s granted pursuant to this Agreement shall be time-based and shall vest as follows, subject to the Executive’s continuous employment with the Company through each vesting date: RSU’s with an original Fair Market Value of One Hundred Seventy-Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) shall vest on December 31, 2015 and RSU’s with an original Fair Market Value of Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars ($700,000) shall vest in two equal annual installments of RSU’s with an original Fair Market Value of Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($350,000) each, on December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2017 (each, a “Time Vesting Date”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, (x) in the event of a Change in Control (as defined below), Executive’s Death or Executive’s Disability (as defined below), the unvested RSU’s shall immediately vest on the date the Company incurs such Change in Control or upon the Date of Termination, as the case may be, and the shares covered thereby shall be distributed to Executive, or his estate, as the case may be, within thirty (30) days of the date the Company incurs such Change in Control or Date of Termination, as the case may be, and (y) in the event the Company terminates the Executive’s employment under this Agreement without Cause (as defined below) or the Executive voluntarily terminates his employment hereunder for Good Reason (as defined below), the unvested RSU’s shall immediately vest on the Date of Termination, and in each case the shares covered thereby shall be distributed to Executive, or his estate, as the case may be, within thirty (30) days of the date the Company incurs such Change in Control or Date of Termination, as the case may be.

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(B) Distribution . Subject to the terms of the 2009 Plan as to conditions and timing of distribution of Common Stock with respect to RSU’s granted pursuant to this Agreement and vesting as a result of a termination of employment and Section 9 of this Agreement with regard to timing of equity distributed as a result of a Separation from Service as an employee of the Company, any vested portion of the RSU’s granted pursuant to this Agreement shall be distributed to Executive in shares of Common Stock fifteen (15) days following the Time Vesting Date. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, except as to Sections 5(d) and 9 of this Agreement, all vested RSU’s (including those vested pursuant to the last sentence of clause (A) above) shall be distributed to Executive in shares of Common Stock simultaneous with the Company incurring a Change in Control. Moreover, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein or in the 2009 Plan, upon a termination of Executive’s employment for Cause (as defined below), he shall be entitled to retain any RSU’s that vested prior to the date of termination.

(iii)

For purposes of this Section 4(c), “Fair Market Value” means the average of the last sale prices reported for a share of Common Stock for each of the five (5) trading days preceding the date the Award Agreements are signed by the parties, as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market.

(d)

Fringe Benefits . Executive shall receive the fringe benefits generally given to other executive officers of the Company including, but not limited to, major medical, dental, life insurance, and pension including any 401(k) or other profit sharing plan. Executive shall also be added or continued, as the case may be, as an insured under the Company’s officers and directors insurance and all other polices which pertain to officers of the Company. The Company shall pay Executive a car allowance of $1,500 per month during the Term of this Agreement.

(e)

Reimbursement of Expenses . The Company shall pay to Executive the reasonable expenses incurred by him in the performance of his duties hereunder, including, without limitation, expenses related to cell phones, blackberrys and laptop computers and such other expenses incurred in connection with business related travel or entertainment in accordance with the Company’s policy, or, if such expenses are paid directly by the Executive, the Company shall promptly reimburse the Executive for such payments, provided that the Executive (i) properly accounts for such expenses in accordance with the Company’s policy and (ii) has received prior approval by the Chief Executive Officer of the Company for major expenses.

(f)

Vacation . Executive shall be entitled to four weeks of paid vacation per year. The Executive shall use his vacation in the calendar year in which it is accrued.

5. Termination of Employment.

(a)  General . The Executive’s employment under this Agreement may be terminated without any breach of this Agreement only on the following circumstances:

(1)  Death . The Executive’s employment under this Agreement shall terminate upon his death.

(2) Disability . If the Executive suffers a Disability (as defined below in this sub-section (2)), the Company may terminate the Executive’s employment under this Agreement upon thirty (30) days prior written notice; provided that the Executive has not returned to full time performance of his duties during such thirty (30) day period. For purposes hereof, “Disability” shall mean the Executive’s inability to perform his duties and responsibilities hereunder, with or without reasonable accommodation, due to any physical or mental illness or incapacity, which condition either (i) has continued for a period of 180 days (including weekends and holidays) in any consecutive 365-day period, or (ii) is projected by the Board in good faith after consulting with a doctor selected by the Company and consented to by the Executive (or, in the event of the Executive’s incapacity, his legal representative), such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, that the condition is likely to continue for a period of at least six (6) consecutive months from its commencement.

(3) Good Reason . The Executive may terminate his employment under this Agreement for Good Reason at any time on or prior to the 120 th day after the occurrence of any of the Good Reason events set forth in the following sentence. For purposes of this Agreement, “Good Reason” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events without the Executive’s consent:

(i)

the failure by the Company to timely comply with its material obligations and agreements contained in this Agreement;

(ii)

a material diminution of the authorities, duties or responsibilities of the Executive set forth in Section 1 above (other than temporarily while the Executive is physically or mentally incapacitated and unable to properly perform such duties, as determined by the Board in good faith);

(iii)

the loss of the titles of the Executive with the Company set forth in Section 1 above;

(iv)

the re-location of the Executive to an office outside of New York, New York (the borough of Manhattan);

(v)

a change in the reporting structure so that the Executive reports to someone other than the Chief Executive Officer.

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provided , however , that, within ninety (90) days of any such events having occurred, the Executive shall have provided the Company with written notice that such events have occurred and afforded the Company thirty (30) days to cure same. The parties agree that a termination for Good Reason shall be treated as an involuntary separation under Code Section 409A (as hereinafter defined in Section 9(a) below); provided , however , that in the event it is finally determined that any taxes are due and payable in connection with the receipt of such consideration by the Executive, then the Executive agrees to pay any taxes, penalties and interest that may arise in connection therewith, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Company from any taxes, penalties and interest that result therefrom.

(4)  Without Good Reason . The Executive may voluntarily terminate his employment under this Agreement without Good Reason upon written notice by the Executive to the Company at least sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such termination (which termination the Company may, in its sole discretion, make effective earlier than the date set forth in the Notice of Termination (as hereinafter defined in sub-section (b) below)).

(5)  Cause . The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment under this Agreement at any time for Cause. Termination for “Cause” shall mean termination of the Executive’s employment because of the occurrence of any of the following as determined by the Board:

(i)

the willful and continued failure by the Executive to attempt in good faith to substantially perform his obligations under this Agreement (other than any such failure resulting from the Executive’s incapacity due to a Disability); provided , however , that the Company shall have provided the Executive with written notice that such actions are occurring and the Executive has been afforded at least thirty (30) days to cure same;

(ii)

the indictment of the Executive for, or his conviction of or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, a felony or any other crime involving moral turpitude or dishonesty;

(iii)

the Executive’s willfully engaging in misconduct in the performance of his duties for the Company (including theft, fraud, embezzlement, and securities law violations or a violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct or other written policies) that is injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise; or

(iv)

the Executive’s willfully engaging in misconduct other than in the performance of his duties for the Company (including theft, fraud, embezzlement, and securities law violations) that is materially injurious to the Company or, in the good faith determination of the Board, is potentially materially injurious to the Company, monetarily or otherwise.

For purposes of this Section 5(a)(5), no act, or failure to act, on the part of the Executive shall be considered “willful,” unless done, or omitted to be done, by him in bad faith and without reasonable belief that his action or omission was in, or not opposed to, the best interest of the Company (including reputationally).

(6)  Without Cause . The Company may terminate the Executive’s employment under this Agreement without Cause immediately upon written notice by the Company to the Executive.

(b)

Notice of Termination . Any termination of the Executive’s employment by the Company or by the Executive (other than termination by reason of the Executive’s death) shall be communicated by written Notice of Termination to the other party of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, a “Notice of Termination” shall mean a written notice which shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon and shall set forth in reasonable detail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination of the Executive’s employment under the provision so indicated.

(c)

Date of Termination . The “Date of Termination” shall mean (a) if the Executive’s employment is terminated by his death, the date of his death, (b) if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsection 5(a)(2) above, thirty (30) days after Notice of Termination is given (provided that the Executive shall not have returned to the performance of his duties on a full-time basis during such thirty (30) day period), (c) if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsections 5(a)(3) or 5(a)(5) above, the date specified in the Notice of Termination after the expiration of any applicable cure periods, (d) if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsection 5(a)(4) above, the date specified in the Notice of Termination which shall be at least sixty (60) days after Notice of Termination is given, or such earlier date as the Company shall determine, in its sole discretion, and (e) if the Executive’s employment is terminated pursuant to subsection 5(a)(6), the date on which a Notice of Termination is given.

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(d)

Compensation Upon Termination .

(i)

Termination for Cause or without Good Reason . If the Executive’s employment shall be terminated by the Company for Cause or by the Executive without Good Reason, the Executive shall receive from the Company: (a) any earned but unpaid Base Salary through the Date of Termination, paid in accordance with the Company’s standard payroll practices; (b) reimbursement for any unreimbursed expenses properly incurred and paid in accordance with Section 4(e) through the Date of Termination; (c) payment for any accrued but unused vacation time in accordance with Company policy; (d) such vested accrued benefits, and other payments, if any, as to which the Executive (and his eligible dependents) may be entitled under, and in accordance with the terms and conditions of, the employee benefit arrangements, plans and programs of the Company as of the Date of Termination, other than any severance pay plan ((a) though (d), the “Amounts and Benefits”), and (e) all vested shares in respect of the Award and the Company shall have no further obligation with respect to this Agreement other than as provided in Section 8 of this Agreement. In addition, any portion of the Award that remains unvested on the Date of Termination shall be forfeited as of the Date of Termination.

(ii)

Termination without Cause or for Good Reason . If, prior to the expiration of the Term, the Executive resigns from his employment hereunder for Good Reason or the Company terminates the Executive’s employment hereunder without Cause (other than a termination by reason of death or Disability), and the Executive has not received and is not entitled to any payment under Section 5(d)(iii) hereof, then the Company shall pay or provide the Executive the Amounts and Benefits and, subject to Section 9 hereof:

1.

an amount equal to the sum of all applicable Base Salary for the balance of the Term determined as if such termination had not occurred, plus any unpaid portion of the Transition Bonus, which amount shall be payable in full in a lump sum cash payment to be made to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Date of Termination;

2.

any Annual Bonus earned but unpaid for a prior year (the “Prior Year Bonus”) and any unpaid Minimum Annual Bonus for the balance of the Term, which shall be payable in full in a lump sum cash payment to be made to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Date of Termination;

3.

in the event such resignation or termination occurs following the Company’s first fiscal quarter of any year, a pro-rata portion of the Executive’s Annual Bonus for the fiscal year in which the Executive’s termination occurs based on actual results for such year (determined by multiplying the amount of such Annual Bonus which would be due for the full fiscal year by a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of days during the fiscal year of termination that the Executive is employed by the Company and the denominator of which is 365), paid in accordance with Section 4(b) (“Pro Rata Bonus”). In the event that the Company has not established an executive bonus plan covering the year of the Term during which the Executive was terminated the pro-rata portion of the bonus due to the Executive shall be based upon the prior year’s Annual Bonus received by the Executive;

4.

subject to the Executive’s (a) timely election of continuation coverage under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, as amended (“COBRA”), with respect to the Company’s group health insurance plans in which the Executive participated immediately prior to the Date of Termination (“COBRA Continuation Coverage”), and (b) continued payment by Executive of premiums for such plans at the “active employee” rate (excluding, for purposes of calculating cost, an employee’s ability to pay premiums with pre-tax dollars), the Company shall provide COBRA Continuation Coverage for the Executive and his eligible dependents until the earliest of (x) the Executive or his eligible dependents, as the case may be, ceasing to be eligible under COBRA, (y) eighteen (18) months following the Date of Termination, and (z) the Executive becoming eligible for coverage under the health insurance plan of a subsequent employer (the benefits provided under this sub-section (4), the “Medical Continuation Benefits”); and

5.

in the event a Change in Control shall not have theretofore occurred, and the Executive has terminated this Agreement for Good Reason or the Company has terminated the Executive without Cause, the unvested shares subject to the PSU’s and RSU’s shall vest in accordance with Section 4(c)(i)(B) and 4(c)(ii)(A), respectively.

(iii)

Termination Following Change in Control . If the Company terminates Executive’s employment without Cause or Executive terminates Executive’s employment for Good Reason within 12 months after a Change in Control, then the Company shall pay to Executive, in a lump sum, in cash, within 15 days after the date of Executive’s termination, an amount equal to $100 less than three times the Executive’s “annualized includable compensation for the base period” (as defined in Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”)); provided, however, that if such lump sum severance payment, either alone or together with other payments or benefits, either cash or non-cash, that the Executive has the right to receive from the Company, including, but not limited to, accelerated vesting or payment of any deferred compensation, options, stock appreciation rights or any benefits payable to Executive under any plan for the benefit of employees, which would constitute an “excess parachute payment” (as defined in Section 280G of the Code), then such lump sum severance payment or other benefit shall be reduced to the largest amount that will not result in receipt by the Executive of an excess parachute payment. In addition to the foregoing, upon a termination of Executive’s employment as set forth above, Executive shall be entitled to receive the payments in the amounts contemplated, and on the dates specified, by sub-section 5(d)(ii)(2), (3) and (4).

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For purposes of this Agreement, a “Change in Control” shall mean any of the following:

1.

any consolidation or merger of the Company in which the Company is not the continuing or surviving corporation or pursuant to which shares of the Company’s Common Stock would be converted into cash, securities or other property, other than a merger of the Company in which the holders of the Company Common Stock immediately prior to the merger have the same proportionate ownership of Common Stock of the surviving corporation immediately after the merger;

2.

any sale, lease, exchange or other transfer (in one transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company;

3.

any approval by the stockholders of the Company of any plan or proposal for the liquidation or dissolution of the Company;

4.

the cessation of control (by virtue of their not constituting a majority of directors) of the Board by the individuals (the “Continuing Directors”) who (x) at the date of this Agreement were directors or (y) become directors after the date of this Agreement and whose election or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then in office who were directors at the date of this Agreement or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved); or

5.

(A) the acquisition of beneficial ownership (“Beneficial Ownership”), within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), of an aggregate of 25% or more of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities by any person or group (as such term is used in Rule 13d-5 under the Exchange Act) who beneficially owned less than 10% of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities on the effective date of this Agreement, (B) the acquisition of Beneficial Ownership of an additional 15% of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities by any person or group who beneficially owned at least 10% of the voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities on the effective date of this Agreement, or (C) the execution by the Company and a stockholder of a contract that by its terms grants such stockholder (in its, hers or his capacity as a stockholder) or such stockholder’s Affiliate (as defined in Rule 405 promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933 (an “Affiliate”)) including, without limitation, such stockholder’s nominee to the Board (in its, hers or his capacity as an Affiliate of such stockholders), the right to veto or block decisions or actions of the Board provided , however , that notwithstanding the foregoing, the events described in items (A), (B) or (C) above shall not constitute a Change in Control hereunder if the acquiror is (aa) a trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company or one of its affiliated entities and acting in such capacity, (bb) a corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of voting securities of the Company or (cc) a person or group meeting the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of Rule 13d-1(b)(1) under the Exchange Act;

6.

subject to applicable law, in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, the appointment of a trustee or the conversion of a case involving the Company to a case under Chapter 7.

(iv)

Termination upon Death . In the event of the Executive’s death, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive’s estate: (i) the Amounts and Benefits, (ii) the Prior Year Bonus, and (iii) the Pro Rata Bonus. In addition, in the event a Change in Control shall not have theretofore occurred, one hundred percent (100%) of the then remaining unvested Award, if any, shall immediately become vested on the Date of Termination and all such amounts and the shares covered by the Award shall be distributed to the Executive’s estate within thirty (30) days of the Date of Termination.

(v)

Termination upon Disability . In the event the Company terminates the Executive’s employment hereunder for reason of Disability, the Company shall pay or provide to the Executive: (i) the Amounts and Benefits, (ii) the Prior Year Bonus, (iii) a Pro Rata Bonus and (v) the Medical Continuation Benefits. In addition, in the event a Change in Control shall not have theretofore occurred, one hundred percent (100%) of the then remaining unvested Award, if any, shall immediately become vested on the Date of Termination and all such amounts and the shares covered by the Award shall be distributed to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Date of Termination.

(vi)

Payments of Compensation Upon Termination . For the avoidance of doubt, in the event the Executive shall be entitled to receive payments and benefits pursuant to any one of sub-sections 5(d)(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) or (v) above, he shall be entitled to no payments or benefits under any other of such sub-sections, except as expressly set forth in sub-section 5(d)(iii) with respect to payments and benefits contemplated by sub-section 5(d)(ii). Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this Section 5(d), if any bonus amount is based in whole or in part on the results of the audit by the Company’s independent public accountants of the Company’s financial statements for a calendar year, and such amount cannot be paid within the applicable thirty (30) day period provided for herein, then such amount shall be paid by the later of March 15 of the calendar year immediately following the calendar year to which it relates or the end of the applicable thirty (30) day period.

(e)

No Duty to Mitigate . The Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Section 5 by seeking other employment or otherwise, nor shall the amount of any payment provided for in this Section 5 be reduced by any compensation earned by Executive as the result of Executive’s employment by another employer or business or by profits earned by Executive from any other source at any time before and after the Executive’s date of termination.

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6. Confidentiality . The Executive shall not divulge to anyone, either during or at any time after the Term, any information constituting a trade secret or other confidential information acquired by him concerning the Company, any subsidiary or other affiliate of the Company, except in the performance of his duties hereunder, including but not limited to its licensees, revenues, business systems and processes (“Confidential Information”). The Executive acknowledges that any Confidential Information is of great value to the Company, and upon the termination of his employment, the Executive shall redeliver to the Company all Confidential Information and other related data in his possession.

7. Noncompetition; Nonsolicitation.

(1) The Executive hereby agrees that during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending December 31, 2017 (the “Non-Compete Term”), he shall not, directly or indirectly, in any location in which the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates or a licensee thereof operates or sells its products (the “Territory”), engage, have an interest in or render any services to any business (whether as owner, manager, operator, licensor, licensee, lender, partner, stockholder, joint venturer, employee, consultant or otherwise) competitive with the business activities conducted by the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or the business activities that the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, have plans to conduct, during the time of Executive’s employment by the Company, or at the termination of his employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall prevent the Executive from owning stock in a publicly traded corporation whose activities compete with those of the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates, provided that such stock holdings are not greater than five percent (5%) of such corporation.

(2) The Executive shall not, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on December 31, 2017, directly or indirectly, take any action which constitutes an interference with or a disruption of any of the Company’s business activities including, without limitation, the solicitation of the Company’s or any subsidiary’s customers, suppliers, lessors, lessees, licensors, or licensees, or persons listed on the personnel lists of the Company or any subsidiary.

(3) For purposes of clarification, but not of limitation, the Executive hereby acknowledges and agrees that he shall be prohibited from, during the period commencing on the date hereof and ending on December 31, 2017, directly or indirectly, hiring, offering to hire, enticing, soliciting or in any other manner persuading or attempting to persuade any officer, employee, agent, supplier, lessor, lessee, licensor, licensee or customer of the Company or any subsidiary (but only those suppliers existing during the time of the Executive’s employment by the Company or any subsidiary, or at the termination of his employment), to discontinue or alter his, her or its relationship with the Company or any subsidiary.

(4) Without intending to limit the remedies available to the Company, the Executive acknowledges that a breach of any of the covenants contained in this Section 7 may result in material and irreparable injury to the Company, or its affiliates or subsidiaries, for which there is no adequate remedy at law, that it will not be possible to measure damages for such injuries precisely and that, in the event of such a breach or threat the Company shall be entitled to seek a temporary restraining order and/or a preliminary or permanent injunction restraining the Executive from engaging in activities prohibited by this Section 7 or such other relief as may be required specifically to enforce any of the covenants in this Section 7. If for any reason it is held that the restrictions under this Section 7 are not reasonable or that consideration therefor is inadequate, such restrictions shall be interpreted or modified to include as much of the duration and scope identified in this Section 7 as will render such restrictions valid and enforceable.

8. Indemnification. The Company shall indemnify and hold harmless the Executive against any and all expenses reasonably incurred by him in connection with or arising out of (a) the defense of any action, suit or proceeding in which he is a party, or (b) any claim asserted or threatened against him, in either case by reason of or relating to his being or having been an employee, officer or director of the Company, whether or not he continues to be such an employee, officer or director at the time of incurring such expenses, except insofar as such indemnification is prohibited by law. Such expenses shall include, without limitation, the fees and disbursements of attorneys, amounts of judgments and amounts of any settlements, provided that such expenses are agreed to in advance by the Company. The foregoing indemnification obligation is independent of any similar obligation provided in the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation or Bylaws, and shall apply with respect to any matters attributable to periods prior to the date of this Agreement, and to matters attributable to Executive’s employment hereunder, without regard to when asserted.

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9. Section 409A of the Code.

(a)

It is intended that the provisions of this Agreement comply with Section 409A of Code and the regulations and guidance promulgated thereunder (collectively “Code Section 409A”), and all provisions of this Agreement shall be construed in a manner consistent with the requirements for avoiding taxes or penalties under Code Section 409A. If any provision of this Agreement (or of any award of compensation, including equity compensation or benefits) would cause the Executive to incur any additional tax or interest under Code Section 409A, the Company shall, upon the specific request of the Executive, use its reasonable business efforts to in good faith reform such provision to comply with Code Section 409A; provided , that to the maximum extent practicable, the original intent and economic benefit to the Executive and the Company of the applicable provision shall be maintained, but the Company shall have no obligation to make any changes that could create any additional economic cost or loss of benefit to the Company. The Company shall timely use its reasonable business efforts to amend any plan or program in which the Executive participates to bring it in compliance with Code Section 409A. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company shall have no liability with regard to any failure to comply with Code Section 409A so long as it has acted in good faith with regard to compliance therewith.

(b)

A termination of employment shall not be deemed to have occurred for purposes of any provision of this Agreement providing for the payment of any amounts or benefits upon or following a termination of employment unless such termination is also a “Separation from Service” within the meaning of Section 409A and, for purposes of any such provision of this Agreement, references to a “resignation,” “termination,” “termination of employment” or like terms shall mean Separation from Service. If the Executive is deemed on the date of termination of his employment to be a “specified employee”, within the meaning of that term under Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code and using the identification methodology selected by the Company from time to time, or if none, the default methodology, then with regard to any payment, the providing of any benefit or any distribution of equity made subject to this Section to the extent required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, and any other payment, the provision of any other benefit or any other distribution of equity that is required to be delayed in compliance with Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, such payment, benefit or distribution shall not be made or provided prior to the earlier of (i) the expiration of the six-month period measured from the date of the Executive’s Separation from Service or (ii) the date of the Executive’s death. On the first day of the seventh month following the date of Executive’s Separation from Service or, if earlier, on the date of his death, (x) all payments delayed pursuant to this Section (whether they would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such delay) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum, and any remaining payments and benefits due under this Agreement shall be paid or provided in accordance with the normal payment dates specified for them herein and (y) all distributions of equity delayed pursuant to this Section 9 shall be made to the Executive. In addition to the foregoing, to the extent required by Section 409A(a)(2)(B) of the Code, prior to the occurrence of a Disability termination as provided in this Agreement, the payment of any compensation to the Executive under this Agreement shall be suspended for a period of six months commencing at such time that the Executive shall be deemed to have had a Separation from Service because either (A) a sick leave ceases to be a bona fide sick leave of absence, or (B) the permitted time period for a sick leave of absence expires (an “SFS Disability”), without regard to whether such SFS Disability actually results in a Disability termination. Promptly following the expiration of such six-month period, all compensation suspended pursuant to the foregoing sentence (whether it would have otherwise been payable in a single sum or in installments in the absence of such suspension) shall be paid or reimbursed to the Executive in a lump sum. On any delayed payment date under this Section there shall be paid to the Executive or, if the Executive has died, to his estate, in a single cash lump sum together with the payment of such delayed payment, interest on the aggregate amount of such delayed payment at the Delayed Payment Interest Rate (as hereinafter defined in this sub-section (b) below) computed from the date on which such delayed payment otherwise would have been made to the Executive until the date paid. For purposes of the foregoing, the “Delayed Payment Interest Rate” shall mean the short term applicable federal rate provided for in Section 1274(d) of the Code as of the business day immediately preceding the payment date for the applicable delayed payment.

(c)

With regard to any provision herein that provides for reimbursement of costs and expenses or in-kind benefits, except as permitted by Code Section 409A, (i) the right to reimbursement or in-kind benefits shall not be subject to liquidation or exchange for another benefit, (ii) the amount of expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits, provided during any taxable year shall not affect the expenses eligible for reimbursement, or in-kind benefits to be provided, in any other taxable year, provided that the foregoing clause (ii) shall not be violated with regard to expenses reimbursed under any arrangement covered by Section 105(b) of the Code solely because such expenses are subject to a limit related to the period the arrangement is in effect and (iii) such payments shall be made on or before the last day of the Executive’s taxable year following the taxable year in which the expense was incurred.

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10. Miscellaneous.

(a)

This Agreement shall be deemed to be a contract made under the laws of the State of New York and for all purposes shall be construed in accordance with those laws. The Company and Executive unconditionally consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the New York State Supreme Court, County of New York or the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for any actions, suits or proceedings arising out of or relating to this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby (and agree not to commence any action, suit or proceeding relating thereto except in such courts), and further agree that service of any process, summons, notice or document by registered mail to the address set forth below shall be effective service of process for any action, suit or proceeding brought against the Company or the Executive, as the case may be, in any such court.

(b)

Executive may not delegate his duties or assign his rights hereunder. No rights or obligations of the Company under this Agreement may be assigned or transferred by the Company other than pursuant to a merger or consolidation in which the Company is not the continuing entity, or a sale, liquidation or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company, provided that the assignee or transferee is the successor to all or substantially all of the assets or businesses of the Company and assumes the liabilities, obligations and duties of the Company under this Agreement, either contractually or by operation of law. For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include the Company and, subject to the foregoing, any of its successors and assigns. This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the parties hereto and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.

(c)

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision hereof shall not in any way affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision. This Agreement reflects the entire understanding between the parties.

(d)

This Agreement supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties hereto with respect to the employment of the Executive by the Company and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to such employment in any manner whatsoever. Any modification or termination of this Agreement will be effective only if it is in writing signed by the party to be charged.

(e)

This Agreement may be executed by the parties in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts has been signed by each of the parties hereto and delivered to each of the other parties hereto.

11. Notices. All notices relating to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be either personally delivered, sent by telecopy (receipt confirmed) or mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested, to be delivered at such address as is indicated below, or at such other address or to the attention of such other person as the recipient has specified by prior written notice to the sending party. Notice shall be effective when so personally delivered, one business day after being sent by telecopy or five days after being mailed.

To the Company:

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

1450 Broadway, 3 rd Floor

New York, New York 10018

Attention: Neil Cole, Chief Executive Officer

With a copy in the same manner to:

Blank Rome LLP

405 Lexington Avenue

New York, New York 10174

Attention: Robert J. Mittman, Esq.

To the Executive:

David Jones

23 Sire Stakes Drive

Tinton Falls, NJ 07724

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this agreement as of the 10 th day of June, 2015.

 

Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

 

 

Executive

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ Neil Cole

 

 

/s/ David Jones

 

 

Neil Cole

 

 

David Jones

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 31.1

ICONIX BRAND GROUP, INC.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14 OR 15d-14 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, F. Peter Cuneo, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2015 of Iconix Brand Group, 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(s) 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) 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) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

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 most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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(s) 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 control over financial reporting.

Date: August 12, 2015

 

/s/ F. Peter Cuneo

F. Peter Cuneo

Interim Chief Executive Officer

 

Exhibit 31.2

ICONIX BRAND GROUP, INC.

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14 OR 15d-14 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, David K. Jones, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2015 of Iconix Brand Group, 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(s) 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)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) 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) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;

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 most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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(s) 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 control over financial reporting.

Date: August 12, 2015

 

/s/ David K. Jones

David K. Jones

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

ICONIX BRAND GROUP, INC.

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 of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2015 (the “Report”), I, F. Peter Cuneo, Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ F. Peter Cuneo

F. Peter Cuneo

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Date: August 12, 2015

Exhibit 32.2

ICONIX BRAND GROUP, INC.

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 of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period June 30, 2015 (the “Report”), I, David K. Jones, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ David K. Jones

David K. Jones

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Date: August 12, 2015