Iconix Brand Group Reports Revenue and Earnings for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012

NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

• Q4 and FY 2012 revenue of $85.1 million and $353.8 million, respectively
• Q4 and FY 2012 non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.41 and $1.70, respectively
• 2012 free cash flow of $180.5 million
• Acquires Lee Cooper, iconic global lifestyle brand with over 100-year heritage
• Announces new $300 million share repurchase program

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company"), today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.

Q4 2012 results for Iconix Brand Group, Inc.: 

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2012 was approximately $85.1 million, as compared to approximately $95.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the fourth quarter was approximately $50.0 million, as compared to approximately $57.3 million in the prior year quarter. Free cash flow attributable to Iconix for the fourth quarter was approximately $37.9 million, as compared to approximately $41.9 million in the prior year quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, as defined in the tables below, net income attributable to Iconix for the fourth quarter was approximately $28.9 million, as compared to approximately $31.3 million in the prior year quarter. Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the fourth quarter was $0.41 compared to $0.41 in the prior year quarter. GAAP net income attributable to Iconix for the fourth quarter was approximately $26.1 million, as compared to approximately $27.2 million in the prior year quarter and GAAP diluted EPS was $0.37 compared to $0.36 in the prior year quarter.  

Full Year 2012 results for Iconix Brand Group, Inc.:

Total revenue for the full year 2012 was approximately $353.8 million, as compared to approximately $369.8 million for the prior year. EBITDA attributable to Iconix for 2012 was approximately $217.0 million as compared to approximately $229.6 million in the prior year. Free cash flow attributable to Iconix for 2012 was approximately $180.5 million as compared to $179.2 million for the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, as defined in the tables below, net income attributable to Iconix for 2012 was approximately $122.0 million as compared to approximately $127.4 million in the prior year and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for 2012 was approximately $1.70 versus $1.69 for the prior year. On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to Iconix for 2012 was approximately $109.4 million as compared to $126.1 million in the prior year and GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.52 versus $1.67 for the prior year.

EBITDA, free cash flow, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS are all non-GAAP metrics and reconciliation tables to the respective GAAP measures are attached to this press release.

Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. commented, "Over the past year we have executed on several exciting initiatives that position our company for significant growth. We acquired three iconic brands, continued to expand our global footprint, signed a Peanuts movie deal and launched a new $1.1 billion securitization facility. Looking to 2013 and beyond, with our powerful portfolio of over 30 brands that are well diversified across numerous industries and geographies along with our strong balance sheet and financial flexibility, we look forward to delivering continued growth and value to our shareholders."

2013 Guidance for Iconix Brand Group, Inc.:

To reflect the Company's acquisition of Lee Cooper, the Company is raising its 2013 guidance as follows;

• The Company is raising its revenue guidance to $425-$435 million from $415-$425 million
• The Company is raising its non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $2.05-$2.15 from $2.00-$2.10
• The Company is raising its 2013 GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $1.95-$2.05 from  $1.90-$2.00
• The Company is raising its 2013 free cash flow guidance to $203-$210 million from $196-$203 million. 

This guidance relates to the Company's existing portfolio of brands and does not include any additional acquisitions.

Other Company News:

The Company announced today that it acquired the Lee Cooper brand. Lee Cooper is an iconic global lifestyle brand with over a 100-year heritage. See separate press release for additional details.

The Company also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a program to repurchase up to $300 million of its common stock. See separate press release for additional details.

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.

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), ED HARDY (R), SHARPER IMAGE (R), UMBRO (R) and LEE COOPER (R).  In addition, Iconix owns interests in the ARTFUL DODGER (R), ECKO (R), MARC ECKO (R), MATERIAL GIRL (R), PEANUTS (R), TRUTH OR DARE (R), BILLIONAIRE BOYS CLUB (R), ICE CREAM (R), MODERN AMUSEMENT (R), and BUFFALO (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 and market 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", "provides", "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
    212.730.0030

The following tables detail unaudited reconciliations from non-GAAP amounts to U.S. GAAP and include reconciliations related to the adoption of ASC Topic 470 as it relates to accounting for convertible debt.

Note: All items in the following reconciliation tables are attributable to Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and exclude results related to non-controlling interests.

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SOURCE Iconix Brand Group, Inc.