- Q1 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.29, $0.03 above consensus of $0.26
NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(NASDAQ:ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company"), today announced
financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. Q1
2009 results: Revenue for the first quarter of 2009 was
approximately $50.5 million, a 9% decrease as compared to
approximately $55.7 million in the first quarter of 2008. EBITDA
for the first quarter was approximately $36.3 million, a 6%
decrease as compared to approximately $38.8 million in the prior
year quarter. Free cash flow for the quarter was $29.8 million, an
8% decrease as compared to approximately $32.6 million in the prior
year quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes non-cash interest
related to the adoption of the new accounting treatment for
convertible debt, net income declined 4% to approximately $17.6
million, as compared to $18.2 million in the prior year quarter and
diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2009 was $0.29
versus $0.30 in the prior year quarter. On a GAAP basis, net income
declined 5% to approximately $15.6 million, as compared to $16.5
million in the prior year quarter and diluted earnings per share
for the first quarter of 2009 was $0.26 versus $0.27 in the prior
year quarter. EBITDA, free cash flow, non-GAAP net income and
non-GAAP diluted EPS are all non-GAAP metrics and reconciliation
tables for each are attached to this press release. Neil Cole,
Chairman and CEO of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. commented, "We are
pleased to have delivered a strong performance in the first quarter
of this year driven by the successful roll out of Op, Starter and
Danskin Now at Walmart and our commitment to improving margins. We
are encouraged by our growth prospects and believe we are making
great progress internationally. This morning we announced an
investment in the Ed Hardy brand and we are also looking at some
larger acquisition opportunities that we feel could be actionable
this year. Based on our better than expected performance in the
quarter and our 50% interest in Ed Hardy, we feel confident
increasing our revenue and earnings guidance at this time and look
forward to what should be an exciting year for our company." 2009
Guidance: The Company is raising its full year 2009 non-GAAP
diluted EPS guidance to a range of $1.30 to $1.35 from $1.20 to
$1.30, which excludes non-cash interest related to the adoption of
the new accounting treatment for convertible debt. The Company's
GAAP diluted EPS guidance is now in a range of $1.16 to $1.21
compared to previous guidance of $1.06 to $1.16. The Company is
also raising its 2009 revenue guidance to be between $218 and $225
million compared to its previous guidance of $210 to $220 million.
The Company estimates that free cash flow for 2009 will be between
$121 and $128 million. This guidance relates to the existing
portfolio of brands only and assumes no acquisitions. See
reconciliation tables below for non-GAAP metrics. These non-GAAP
metrics may be inconsistent with similar measures presented by
other companies and should only be used in conjunction with our
results reported according to U.S. GAAP. Any financial measure
other than those prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP should not
be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of
financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Iconix
Brand Group Inc. (NASDAQ:ICON) 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), LONDON
FOG(R), MOSSIMO(R), OCEAN PACIFIC(R), DANSKIN(R), ROCAWEAR(R),
CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET(R), FIELDCREST(R), CHARISMA(R), STARTER(R)
and WAVERLY(R). 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 around the world. Iconix, through its in-house
advertising, promotion and public relations agency, markets its
brands to continually 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," "expect," "confident," "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. Contact Information:
Jaime Sheinheit Investor Relations Iconix Brand Group 212.730.0030
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated
Income Statements (in thousands, except earnings per share data)
(Unaudited) ----------- Three Months Ended March. 31,
----------------------------- 2009 2008* ------------------
Licensing and other revenue $50,501 $55,667 Selling, general and
administrative expenses 16,270 18,711 Expenses related to specific
litigation 54 191 ------------------ Operating income 34,177 36,765
Other expenses - net 9,798 11,380 ------------------ Income before
income taxes 24,379 25,385 ------------------ Provision for income
taxes 8,730 8,864 ------------------ Net income $15,649 $16,521
================== Earnings per share: Basic $0.27 $0.29
================== Diluted $0.26 $0.27 ================== Weighted
average number of common shares outstanding: Basic 58,044 57,422
================== Diluted 60,892 61,350 ==================
Selected Balance Sheet Items: (in thousands) 3/31/2009 12/31/2008*
(Unaudited) Total Assets $1,398,154 $1,420,259 Total Liabilities
$735,908 $776,170 Stockholders' Equity $662,246 $644,089 *Results
for the first quarter 2008 and the December 31, 2008 Balance Sheet
have been adjusted for the retrospective adoption of Financial
Accounting Standards Board Staff Position No. APB 14-1 (FSP APB
14-1), which became effective for the fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008. The following tables detail unaudited
reconciliations from non-GAAP amounts to U.S. GAAP relating to the
adoption of FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1 "Accounting for
Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled In Cash Upon
Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlements)", which is
effective retroactively for the fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2008. (in thousands, except per share data) Three
months ended March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008 --------------
-------------- Net income reconciliation -------------------------
Non-GAAP Net Income (1) $ 17,588 $ 18,244
============================= GAAP Net income 15,649 16,521 Add:
Non cash interest related to FSP APB 14-1 3,017 2,826 Deduct:
Income taxes related to non cash interest (FSP APB 14-1) (1,078)
(1,103) ----------------------------- Non-GAAP Net Income $17,588
$18,244 ============================= Diluted EPS reconciliation
-------------------------- Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (1) $ 0.29 $ 0.30
============================= GAAP Diluted EPS $ 0.26 $ 0.27 Add:
Non-cash interest related to FSP APB 14-1, net of tax $ 0.03 $ 0.03
----------------------------- Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $ 0.29 $ 0.30
----------------------------- Forecasted Diluted EPS Year Ended
Dec. 31, 2009 Year Ended Dec. 31, 2008 ----------------------
High-end Low-end Actual Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (1) $ 1.35 $ 1.30 $
1.15 ======================== ======================= GAAP Diluted
EPS $ 1.21 $ 1.16 $ 1.02 Add: Non-cash interest related to FSP APB
14-1, net of tax $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.13 ------------------------
----------------------- Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $ 1.35 $ 1.30 $ 1.15
======================== ======================= (1) Non-GAAP Net
Income and diluted EPS, are non-GAAP financial measures, which
represent net income excluding any non-cash interest, net of tax,
relating to the adoption of FSP APB 14-1. The Company believes
these are useful financial measures in evaluating its financial
condition because it is representative of only actual cash interest
paid on outstanding debt. The following additional tables detail
unaudited reconciliations from non-GAAP amounts to U.S. GAAP and
effects of these items: (in thousands) Three months ended March 31,
March 31, --------- --------- 2009 2008 ---- ---- Reconciliation of
EBITDA ------------------------- EBITDA (2) $36,337 $38,753
===================== GAAP Net Income 15,649 16,521 Add: Provision
for income taxes 8,730 8,864 --------------------- Net Income
before taxes 24,379 25,385 Add: Net interest expense 9,835 11,380
Add: Depreciation and amortization of certain intangibles 2,123
1,988 --------------------- EBITDA $36,337 $38,753
--------------------- (2) EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure,
represents net income before income taxes, interest, depreciation
and amortization expenses. The Company believes EBITDA provides
additional information for determining its ability to meet future
debt service requirements, investing and capital expenditures.
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow --------------------------------
Free Cash Flow (3) $29,846 $32,601 ===================== GAAP Net
Income 15,649 16,521 Add: Non-cash income taxes, non-cash interest
related to FSP APB 14-1, depreciation, amortization of trademarks
and finance fees, non-cash compensation expense, bad debt expense
and net equity pick-up from joint ventures 14,208 16,518 Less:
Capital expenditures (11) (438) --------------------- Free Cash
Flow $29,846 $32,601 ===================== (in thousands) Year
Ended Dec 31, 2009 High-end Low-end -------- ------- Forecasted
Free Cash Flow (3) $127,500 $120,500 ---------------------
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow: GAAP Net Income 76,000 73,000
Add: Non-cash income taxes, non-cash interest related to
convertible debt, depreciation, amortization of trademarks and
finance fees, non-cash compensation expense, bad debt expense and
net equity pick-up from joint ventures 55,000 50,000 Less: Capital
expenditures (3,500) (2,500) ===================== Forecasted Free
Cash Flow $127,500 $120,500 --------------------- (3) Free Cash
Flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, represents net income before
depreciation, amortization, non-cash compensation expense, bad debt
expense, net equity pick-up from joint ventures, non-cash income
taxes , non-cash interest related to FSP APB 14-1, and deduct
capital expenditures. The Free Cash Flow also excludes any changes
in Balance Sheet items. The Company believes Free Cash Flow is
useful in evaluating its financial condition because it is
representative of cash flow from operations that is available for
repaying debt and investing activities. DATASOURCE: Iconix Brand
Group, Inc. CONTACT: Jaime Sheinheit, Investor Relations, Iconix
Brand Group, +1-212-730-0030 Web Site: http://iconixbrand.com/
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