NEW YORK, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company"), today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the Strawberry Shortcake brand and related intangible assets from American Greetings for $105 million in cash.

The iconic Strawberry Shortcake character made her debut 35 years ago. Today, Strawberry Shortcake is a global brand with an impressive and diversified network of over 350 licensees, and approximately 50% of revenue generated in international markets.  

Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix Brand Group, Inc., commented, "We are excited to be adding Strawberry Shortcake to our portfolio, and expanding the Iconix entertainment division which is a key area of growth for our Company. Strawberry Shortcake is a great compliment to our existing entertainment business and between Peanuts and Strawberry Shortcake we have a tremendous global platform that includes relationships with top entertainment companies around the world."

About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including: CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R), RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), MOSSIMO (R), LONDON FOG (R), OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R), ROCAWEAR (R), CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R), STARTER (R), WAVERLY (R), ZOO YORK (R), SHARPER IMAGE (R), UMBRO (R), LEE COOPER (R), ECKO UNLTD. (R), MARC ECKO (R) and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (R). In addition, Iconix owns interests in the ARTFUL DODGER (R), MATERIAL GIRL (R), PEANUTS (R), ED HARDY (R), TRUTH OR DARE (R), BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB (R), ICE CREAM (R), MODERN AMUSEMENT (R), BUFFALO (R), NICK GRAHAM (R) and PONY (R) brands. The Company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and worldwide. Through its in-house business development, merchandising, advertising and public relations departments, Iconix manages its brands to drive greater consumer awareness and equity.

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Contact Information:

Public Relations
Maria Dolgetta
212.819.2084
mdolgetta@iconixbrand.com

Investor Relations
Jaime Sheinheit
212.730.0030
jsheinheit@iconixbrand.com

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