ICONIX BRAND GROUP INC NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
-- Free cash flow expectations for FY 2015 are within the Company's
previous range at approximately $170 - $175 million
-- The Company believes this level of free cash flow is sustainable and
expects to generate $170-$185 million of free cash flow in 2016
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company") today reported its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and provided guidance for 2016.
Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2015
Licensing revenue for the third quarter of 2015 was approximately $88.9 million, a 3% decrease as compared to approximately $91.6 million in the third quarter of 2014. Licensing revenue was negatively affected by approximately $2.7 million due to foreign currency exchange rates. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates, licensing revenue was flat in the quarter. There was no "Other Revenue" in the third quarter of 2015, as compared to approximately $18.7 million of "Other Revenue" related to a joint venture for our Lee Cooper and Umbro brands in China recorded in the third quarter of 2014.
The Company's results for the third quarter of 2015 include the following items:
-- Approximately $12.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, of accounts
receivable reserves and write-offs related to a comprehensive review of
the Company's license agreements and relationships with its licensees;
-- Approximately $3.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, related to
adjustments from the preparation of the Company's 2014 federal tax
return; and
-- Approximately $7.1 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, of charges for
professional fees associated with the continuing correspondence with the
Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the Special
Committee's review and severance costs related to the transition of
Iconix management.
Due in large part to these items and there being no "Other Revenue" in the quarter, all metrics decreased. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the third quarter of 2015 was approximately $30.5 million, a 53% decrease as compared to approximately $65.4 million in the prior year quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, as set forth in the tables below, net income attributable to Iconix was approximately $4.4 million, an 89% decrease as compared to the prior year quarter of approximately $38.0 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the third quarter of 2015 was $0.09, an approximate decrease of 88% as compared to $0.72 in the prior year quarter. Excluding the increase in accounts receivable reserve and write offs and the tax adjustment in the third quarter of 2015, non-GAAP diluted EPS was $0.33. GAAP net income attributable to Iconix for the third quarter of 2015 reflects a loss of approximately $6.3 million, as compared to income of $33.7 million in the prior year quarter, and GAAP diluted EPS for the third quarter of 2015 reflects a loss of $0.13 as compared to earnings of $0.58 in the prior year quarter.
Free cash flow attributable to Iconix for the third quarter of 2015 was approximately $39 million, an 11% decrease as compared to the prior year quarter of approximately $43.9 million.
Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Licensing revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 was approximately $279.0 million, a 7% decrease as compared to approximately $299.3 million for the prior year period. Total licensing revenue was negatively affected by approximately $7.9 million due to foreign currency exchange rates. In addition, licensing revenue in the comparable 2014 period included $17.1 million of revenue related to the 5-year renewal of the Peanuts specials with ABC. Excluding the effect of foreign currency exchange rates and the ABC renewal, licensing revenue increased 2%.
There was no "Other Revenue" in the nine month period, as compared to approximately $38.7 million of "Other Revenue" related to the formation of joint ventures and sale of Sharper Image e-commerce and website recorded in the prior year period.
Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the nine month period was approximately $135.7 million, a 34% decrease as compared to approximately $206.8 million in the prior year period. On a non-GAAP basis, as set forth in the tables below, net income attributable to Iconix for the nine month period was approximately $54.5 million, a 50% decrease as compared to approximately $108.4 million in the prior year period, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was approximately $1.10, an approximate decrease of 46% versus $2.05 for the prior year period. GAAP net income attributable to Iconix for the nine month period was approximately $72.1 million, a 42% decrease as compared to $124.6 million in the prior year period, and GAAP diluted EPS for the nine month period was $1.43, a 33% decrease as compared to $2.14 in the prior year period.
Free cash flow attributable to Iconix for the nine month period was approximately $144.5 million, a 13% increase over the prior year period of approximately $128.0 million.
Adjusted EBITDA, free cash flow, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS are non-GAAP metrics, and reconciliation tables for each are attached to this press release.
"I would like to reiterate that the underlying fundamentals of our business are strong," said Peter Cuneo, Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Iconix. "We have gone through a difficult transition period, but Iconix continues to have significant business strengths including its diversified portfolio of consumer brands, profitable business model and strong free cash flow generation. All of us at the Company are focused on capitalizing on these strengths and addressing the issues that have impacted more recent performance to improve our results and enhance value for shareholders."
In addition, the Company has recently retained Guggenheim Securities to assist with financial planning matters. The Company is working closely with them to evaluate refinancing options related to the 2016 June Convertible Note maturity.
Guidance for Iconix Brand Group, Inc.:
2015 2016
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Licensing Revenue $370-$380 million $370-$390 million
Other Revenue $0 $0
Non-GAAP diluted EPS $1.35-$1.40 $1.35-$1.50
GAAP diluted EPS $1.55-$1.60 $1.08-$1.23
Free Cash Flow $170-$175 million $170-$185 million
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) ARTFUL DODGER (R) and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (R). In addition, Iconix owns interests in the 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.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
The statements that are not historical facts contained in this press release 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 the control of the Company, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, uncertainty regarding the results of the Company's acquisition of additional licenses, continued market acceptance of current products and the ability to successfully develop and market new products particularly in light of rapidly changing fashion trends, the impact of supply and manufacturing constraints or difficulties relating to the Company's licensees' dependence on foreign manufacturers and suppliers, uncertainties relating to customer plans and commitments, the ability of licensees to successfully market and sell branded products, competition, uncertainties relating to economic conditions in the markets in which the Company operates, the ability to hire and retain key personnel, the ability to obtain capital if required, the risks of litigation and regulatory proceedings, the risks of uncertainty of trademark protection, the uncertainty of marketing and licensing acquired trademarks and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC filings. The words "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "confident", "continue", "will", "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. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact Information:
Jaime Sheinheit
Investor Relations
Iconix Brand Group
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Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Income Statements
(in thousands, except earnings per share data)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Licensing revenue $88,935 $91,612 (3%) $278,955 $299,334 (7%)
Other revenue - 18,680 - - 38,690 -
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Total revenues 88,935 110,292 (19%) 278,955 338,024 (17%)
Selling, general and administrative expenses 65,760 46,878 40% 153,626 138,497 11%
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Operating income 23,175 63,414 (63%) 125,329 199,527 (37%)
Interest expense, net 21,532 20,525 5% 62,457 61,845 1%
Other income - - - (48,155) (37,893) 27%
Foreign currency translation loss (gain) 1,243 - - (7,251) - -
Equity earnings on joint ventures (2,300) (4,084) (44%) (9,120) (12,881) (29%)
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Other expenses (income)- net 20,475 16,441 25% (2,069) 11,071 (119%)
Income before income taxes 2,700 46,973 (94%) 127,398 188,456 (32%)
Provision for income taxes 5,673 9,856 (42%) 44,232 53,922 (18%)
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Net income (loss) $(2,973) 37,117 (108%) 83,166 134,534 (38%)
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Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interest 3,367 3,433 (2%) 11,037 9,970 11%
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Net income (loss) attributable to Iconix $(6,340) $33,684 - $72,129 $124,564 (42%)
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Earnings per share:
Basic $(0.13) $0.70 - $1.50 $2.56 (41%)
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Diluted $(0.13) $0.58 - $1.43 $2.14 (33%)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 48,310 47,991 1% 48,238 48,682 (1%)
Diluted 48,310 58,457 (17%) 50,486 58,306 (13%)
Segment Data:
(in thousands)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Total Revenues
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Womens $34,519 $32,998 5% $114,670 $114,435 0%
Home 9,108 10,968 (17%) 28,122 33,189 (15%)
Mens 20,220 24,433 (17%) 64,041 73,552 (13%)
Entertainment 25,088 23,213 8% 72,122 78,158 (8%)
Corporate - 18,680 - - 38,690 -
Total Revenues $88,935 $110,292 (19%) $278,955 $338,024 (17%)
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Total Operating
Income
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Womens $26,449 $27,022 (2%) $94,144 $97,170 (3%)
Home 7,486 8,959 (16%) 22,847 27,944 (18%)
Mens 4,084 10,818 (62%) 30,798 40,895 (25%)
Entertainment 8,409 8,742 (4%) 23,964 24,351 (2%)
Corporate (23,253) 7,873 - (46,424) 9,167 -
Total Operating
Income $23,175 $63,414 (63%) $125,329 $199,527 (37%)
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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Total Revenues by category: 2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Direct-to-retail license $34,510 $34,949 (1%) $119,061 $124,178 (4%)
Wholesale licenses 41,733 45,963 (9%) 124,436 132,535 (6%)
Other licenses 12,692 10,700 19% 35,458 42,621 (17%)
Other revenue - 18,680 - 38,690
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Total Revenues $88,935 $110,292 (19%) $278,955 $338,024 (17%)
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Total Revenues by geographic
region:
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United States $62,319 $64,573 (3%) $195,543 $220,598 (11%)
Japan 7,357 6,565 12% 23,367 23,084 1%
Other 19,259 39,154 (51%) 60,045 94,342 (36%)
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Total Revenues $88,935 $110,292 (19%) $278,955 $338,024 (17%)
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Selected Balance Sheet Items:
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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9/30/2015 12/31/2014
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Total Assets $3,043,701 $2,867,877
Total Liabilities $1,929,021 $1,803,010
Total Stockholders Equity and
Redeemable Non- $1,114,680 $1,064,867
Controlling Interest
The following tables detail unaudited reconciliations from non-GAAP amounts to U.S. GAAP and include reconciliations related to ASC Topic 470 as it relates to accounting for convertible debt, incremental dilutive shares related to our convertible debt that are covered by our existing convertible note hedges, non-cash gains related to the re-measurement of investments, foreign currency translation and special charges related to professional fees incurred as a result of the continuing correspondence with the Staff and the Special Committee's review and severance costs related to the transition of Iconix management.
Note: All items in the following reconciliation tables are attributable to Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and exclude results related to non-controlling interests.
Non-GAAP Net income reconciliation
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(in thousands)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014% 2015 2014%
Change Change
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Non-GAAP Net income (1) $4,364 $38,004 (89%) $54,485 $108,398 (50%)
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GAAP net income (loss) $(6,340) $33,684 - $72,129 $124,564 (42%)
Add: non-cash interest related to ASC 470 7,636 6,647 15% 21,299 13,022 64%
non-cash gain related to investment in joint venture - - - (47,365) (37,893) 25%
special charges 7,118 - - 9,489 - -
foreign currency translation loss (gain) 1,243 - - (7,251) - -
Deduct: Income taxes related to above items (5,293) (2,327) 127% 6,184 8,705 (29%)
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Net 10,704 4,320 148% (17,644) (16,166) 9%
Non-GAAP Net income $4,364 $38,004 (89%) $54,485 $108,398 (50%)
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Non-GAAP weighted average diluted shares reconciliation
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(in thousands)
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Non-GAAP weighted average diluted shares 48,310 52,704 (8%) 49,703 52,895 (6%)
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GAAP weighted average diluted shares 48,310 58,457 (17%) 50,486 58,306 (13%)
Less: additional incremental dilutive shares covered by hedges for: (2)
2.50% Convertible Notes - (2,485) (342) (2,338) -
1.50% Convertible Notes - (3,268) (441) (3,073) -
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subtotal - (5,753) (783) (5,411) -
Non-GAAP weighted average diluted shares 48,310 52,704 (8%) 49,703 52,895 (6%)
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Non-GAAP Diluted EPS reconciliation
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Non-GAAP diluted EPS (1) $0.09 $0.72 (88%) $1.10 $2.05 (46%)
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GAAP diluted EPS $(0.13) $0.58 - $1.43 $2.14 (33%)
Add:
non-cash gain related to investment in joint venture - - - $(0.61) $(0.42) 45%
special charges $0.10 - - $0.12 - -
foreign currency translation gain $0.02 - - $(0.09) - -
Non-cash interest related to ASC 470, $0.10 $0.14 (29%) $0.25 $0.33 (24%)
net of tax, and incremental dilutive shares covered by hedges
Non-GAAP diluted EPS $0.09 $0.72 (88%) $1.10 $2.05 (46%)
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Forecasted Non-GAAP Diluted EPS Year Ending Year Ending
Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2016
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High Low High Low
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Forecasted Non-GAAP diluted EPS (1) $1.40 $1.35 $1.50 $1.35
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Forecasted GAAP diluted EPS $1.60 $1.55 $1.23 $1.08
Non-cash gain related to investment in joint ventures, net of tax ($0.61) ($0.61) - -
Special charges, net of tax $0.15 $0.15 - -
Adjustments for non-cash interest related to ASC 470, net of tax,
and incremental dilutive shares covered by hedges $0.26 $0.26 $0.27 $0.27
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Forecasted Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $1.40 $1.35 $1.50 $1.35
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(1) Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP
diluted EPS (along with non-GAAP
weighted average diluted shares) are
non-GAAP financial measures which
represent net income excluding any non-
cash interest related to ASC Topic 470,
non-cash non-recurring gains and
charges, foreign currency translation
gains and losses, and charges related
to professional fees incurred as a
result of the continuing correspondence
with the Staff and the Special
Committee's review and severance costs
related to the transition of Iconix
management, all net of tax, and any
incremental dilutive shares related to
our convertible notes that are covered
by their respective hedges. The Company
believes these are useful financial
measures in evaluating its financial
condition.
(2) Based on the average closing stock price
for the three months ended September
30, 2015 there were no potential
dilutive shares related to our
convertible notes for GAAP purposes.
Based on the average closing stock
price for the three months ended
September 30, 2014 there were potential
dilutive shares related to our
convertible notes for GAAP purposes;
however, the Company will not be
responsible for issuing a portion of
these shares as they are covered by our
convertible notes hedges.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation from Net Income
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) $30,461 $65,352 (53%) $135,747 $206,806 (34%)
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:
Net income (loss) $(6,340) $33,684 - $72,129 $124,564 (42%)
Add: Provision for income taxes 5,673 9,856 (42%) 44,232 53,922 (18%)
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Net income (loss) before taxes (667) 43,540 - 116,361 178,486 (35%)
Add: Net interest expense, foreign currency translation and non-cash gain related to investment in
joint venture 23,009 20,410 13% 6,829 23,604 (71%)
Add: Special charges 7,118 - - 9,489 - -
Add: Depreciation and amortization attributable to Iconix 1,001 1,402 (29%) 3,068 4,716 (35%)
Adjusted EBITDA $30,461 $65,352 (53%) $135,747 $206,806 (34%)
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Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation from Cash Flow from Operations
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(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
Sept 30,
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2015 2014 % Change
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Adjusted EBITDA (3) $135,747 $206,806 (34%)
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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA:
Net cash provided by operating activities $140,447 $124,445 12%
Add/(Less):
Gain from sale of trademarks & formation of joint ventures - 38,690 -
Cash interest expense, net 35,395 35,807 (1%)
Cash taxes 21,605 24,029 (10%)
Special charges 9,489 - -
Accrued equity earnings on joint ventures, net of distributions 5,847 6,578 (11%)
Other (1,358) (1,053) (52%)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest (11,037) (9,970) 11%
Stock compensation expense (9,824) (14,726) (33%)
Provision for doubtful accounts (16,118) (5,530) 191%
Net change in balance sheet items (38,699) 8,536 -
Adjusted EBITDA $135,747 $206,806 (34%)
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(3) Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP
financial measure, represents net
income before income taxes,
interest, other non-operating
gains and losses, special
charges, depreciation and
amortization expenses. The
Company believes Adjusted EBITDA
provides additional information
for determining its ability to
meet future debt service
requirements, investing and
capital expenditures, and is
useful because it provides
supplemental information to
assist investors in evaluating
the Company's financial
condition.
Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30 Sept. 30
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2015 2014 % Change 2015 2014 % Change
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Free Cash Flow (4) $39,083 $43,876 (11%) $144,517 $127,979 13%
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Net cash provided by operating activities $40,290 $40,214 0% $140,447 $124,445 12%
Less: Capital Expenditures (332) (235) 41% (1,134) (1,086)
Add: Cash received from sale of trademarks 5,527 5,562 (1%) 18,899 14,730 28%
and formation of joint ventures
Less: Distributions to non-controlling interests (6,402) (1,665) 285% (13,695) (10,110) 35%
Free Cash Flow $39,083 $43,876 (11%) $144,517 $127,979 13%
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Forecasted Free Cash Flow
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Year Ending Year Ending
Dec. 31, 2015 Dec. 31, 2016
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High Low High Low
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Free Cash Flow (4) $175,000 $170,000 $185,000 $170,000
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Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow:
Net cash provided by operating activity 168,000 163,000 185,000 168,000
Less: Capital expenditures (1,500) (1,500) (2,000) (2,000)
Add: Cash received from sale of trademarks 25,000 25,000 21,000 21,000
and formation of joint ventures
Less: Distributions to non-controlling interests (16,500) (16,500) (19,000) (17,000)
Free Cash Flow $175,000 $170,000 $185,000 $170,000
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(4) Free Cash Flow, a non-GAAP financial
measure, represents net cash
provided by operating activities,
plus cash received from the sale of
trademarks and formation of joint
ventures, less distributions to non-
controlling interests and capital
expenditures. Free Cash Flow
excludes notes receivable from sale
of trademarks and the formation of
joint ventures, cash used to acquire
the membership interests of our
joint venture partners, mandatory
debt service requirements, and other
non-discretionary expenditures.
Free Cash Flow should not be
considered in isolation, as a
measure of residual cash flow
available for discretionary
purposes, or as an alternative to
operating results presented in
accordance with GAAP. The Company
believes Free Cash Flow is useful
because it provides information
regarding actual cash received in a
specific period from the Company's
comprehensive business strategy of
maximizing the value of its brands
through traditional licensing,
international joint ventures and
other arrangements. We have excluded
the cash used to buy back our joint
venture membership interests from
the above definition because we
believe that, like other
acquisitions, such actions are
capital transactions. It also
provides supplemental information to
assist investors in evaluating the
Company's financial condition and
ability to pursue opportunities that
enhance shareholder value.
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