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Note S - Acquisitions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Note S – Acquisitions

Cejon

On May 25, 2011, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of privately held Cejon, Inc. and Cejon Accessories, Inc. from its sole stockholder as well as all of the outstanding membership interests in New East Designs, LLC (together with Cejon Inc. and Cejon Accessories, “Cejon”) from its members (together with the Cejon stockholder, the “Sellers”). Founded in 1991, Cejon markets and sells cold weather accessories, fashion scarves, wraps and other trend accessories primarily under the Cejon brand name, private labels and the Steve Madden brand name. Prior to the acquisition, Cejon had been a licensee of the Company for cold weather and selected other fashion accessories since September 2006. Management believes that Cejon will further strengthen and expand the Company’s accessories platform. The acquisition was completed for consideration of $29,108 cash plus possible contingent payments pursuant to an earn-out agreement with the Sellers. The earn-out agreement specifies two tiers of potential payments to the Sellers based on the financial performance of Cejon for each of the twelve-month periods ending on June 30, 2012 through 2016, inclusive. The tier one earn-out is based on a graduated percentage of EBITA up to a maximum EBITA of $11,000 in each of the earn-out periods, provided that the total aggregate payments under this tier do not exceed $25,000. The tier two earn-out is based on a multiple of the amount that EBITA exceeds certain levels in each of the earn-out periods, provided that the total aggregate payments under this tier do not exceed $33,000. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of Cejon during the earn-out period. As of September 30, 2011, the Company estimates the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $23,500.

The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Cejon were adjusted to their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, which are subject to change. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows:

Accounts receivable
  $ 3,608  
Inventory
    3,803  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    56  
Fixed assets
    292  
Trade name
    27,065  
Customer relationships
    3,225  
Non-compete agreement
    305  
Other assets
    23  
Accounts payable
    (1,318 )
Accrued expenses
    (2,041 )
Total fair value excluding goodwill
    35,018  
Goodwill
    17,590  
         
Net assets acquired
  $ 52,608  

The purchase price and related allocation are preliminary and may be revised as a result of adjustments made to the purchase price as may be required as additional information regarding assets and liabilities is revealed. Contingent consideration classified as a liability will be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, until the contingency is resolved, with changes recognized in earnings. The goodwill related to this transaction is expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.

The Company incurred approximately $517 in acquisition related costs applicable to the Cejon transaction during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2011. These expenses are included in operating expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Note S – Acquisitions (continued)

The results of operations of Cejon have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income from the date of the acquisition. Unaudited pro forma information related to this acquisition is not included, as the impact of this transaction is not material to the Company’s consolidated results.

Topline

On May 20, 2011, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of the privately held company, the Topline Corporation (“Topline”) from its sole stockholder (“Seller”). Founded in 1980, Topline and its subsidiaries design, manufacture, market and sell private label and branded women’s footwear primarily to specialty retailers and department stores. Topline has sourcing capabilities resident in China which include personnel and facilities engaged in direct sourcing. Management believes that Topline is a strategic fit for the Company. The acquisition was completed for consideration of $56,128 cash, net of cash acquired, plus possible contingent payments pursuant to an earn-out agreement with the Seller. The earn-out agreement provides for potential payments to the Seller based on the financial performance of Topline for the twelve-month period ending on June 30, 2012. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of Topline during the earn-out period. As of September 30, 2011, the Company estimates the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $6,200.

The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Topline were adjusted to their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, which are subject to change. The purchase price has been preliminarily allocated as follows:

Accounts receivable
  $ 55,738  
Inventory
    8,381  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    857  
Fixed assets
    2,404  
Trade name
    16,600  
Customer relationships
    7,900  
Non-compete agreement
    300  
Other assets
    108  
Accounts payable
    (40,612 )
Accrued expenses
    (1,624 )
Income tax payable
    (3,217 )
Accrued expenses
    (3,280 )
Total fair value excluding goodwill
    43,555  
Goodwill
    18,773  
         
Net assets acquired
  $ 62,328  

The purchase price and related allocation is preliminary and may be revised as a result of adjustments made to the purchase price as may be required as additional information regarding assets and liabilities is revealed. Contingent consideration classified as a liability will be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, until the contingency is resolved, with changes recognized in earnings. The trade name, customer relationships, non-compete agreement and goodwill related to this transaction are not deductible for tax purposes.

The Company incurred approximately $477 in acquisition related costs applicable to the Topline transaction during the period ended September 30, 2011. These expenses are included in operating expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

Note S – Acquisitions (continued)

The results of operations of Topline have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income from the date of the acquisition. Unaudited pro forma information related to this acquisition is not included, as the impact of this transaction is not material to the Company’s consolidated results.

Betsey Johnson intellectual property

On October 5, 2010, pursuant to a Restructuring Agreement between the Company and Betsey Johnson LLC (“Betsey Johnson”), the Company acquired all right, title and interest in substantially all of the intellectual property of Betsey Johnson, including, among other things, the Betsey Johnson® and Betseyville® trademarks, and certain intellectual property licenses and other contracts, including the right to receive royalties and other income with respect thereto (the “Betsey Johnson Assets”). In connection with the transaction, the Company also received a 10%, non-voting membership interest in Betsey Johnson. Management believes that the Betsey Johnson Assets offer meaningful growth opportunity for the Company. Prior to the acquisition, Betsey Johnson had licensed to the Company the right to use the Betsey Johnson® and Betseyville® trademarks in connection with the sale and marketing of handbags, small leather goods, belts and umbrellas. The acquisition of the Betsey Johnson Assets was the culmination of a series of transactions. First, in August 2010, the Company purchased from various members of a loan syndicate their respective participations in a term loan in the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $48,750 (the “Loan”) made by the syndicate lenders to Betsey Johnson. The Company paid the syndicate lenders an aggregate purchase price of $29,217, including transaction costs, for their participations in the Loan. The Loan was secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the assets of Betsey Johnson and was in default on the date of purchase. On October 5, 2010, the Company entered into the Restructuring Agreement with Betsey Johnson, pursuant to which, in consideration of the elimination of all amounts owed with respect to the Loan, the Company acquired the Betsey Johnson Assets. The Company believes that Betsey Johnson® is a well known, iconic brand and thus the trademark is an indefinite lived asset. As such, the $29,217 purchase price for the Betsey Johnson intellectual property will not be amortized, rather, it will be tested for impairment on an annual basis or more often if events or circumstances change that could cause the Betsey Johnson intellectual property to become impaired. The Company made a new secured term loan to Betsey Johnson on October 5, 2010 in the principal amount of $3,000, which accrues interest at the rate of 8% per annum and becomes due on December 31, 2015. As of September 30, 2011, $244 of interest has accrued on the note and has been reflected on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The new term loan is secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the remaining properties and assets of Betsey Johnson.

Big Buddha

On February 10, 2010, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of stock of privately held Big Buddha, Inc. (“Big Buddha”) from its sole stockholder (“Seller”). Founded in 2003, Big Buddha designs and markets fashion-forward handbags to specialty retailers and better department stores. Management believes that Big Buddha is a strategic fit for the Company. The acquisition was completed for consideration of $11,119 in cash, net of cash acquired, plus contingent payments pursuant to an earn-out agreement with the Seller. The earn-out agreement provides for potential payments to the Seller based on the financial performance of Big Buddha handbags for each of the twelve-month periods ending on March 31, 2011, 2012 and 2013. The fair value of the contingent payments was estimated using the present value of management’s projections of the financial results of Big Buddha during the earn-out period. The Company estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $14,000. The earn-out payment for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2011 was $3,603.

Note S – Acquisitions (continued)

The transaction was accounted for using the acquisition method required by GAAP. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities of Big Buddha were adjusted to their fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired, including identified intangible assets, was recorded as goodwill. The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions, which are subject to change. The purchase price has been allocated as follows:

Accounts receivable
  $ 668  
Inventory
    1,212  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    102  
Trade name
    4,100  
Customer relationships
    4,900  
Non-compete agreement
    450  
Accounts payable
    (171 )
Accrued expenses
    (442 )
Total fair value excluding goodwill
    10,819  
Goodwill
    14,300  
         
Net assets acquired
  $ 25,119  

Contingent consideration classified as a liability will be remeasured at fair value at each reporting date, until the contingency is resolved, with changes recognized in earnings. The goodwill related to this transaction is expected to be deductible for tax purposes over 15 years.

The Company incurred approximately $430 in acquisition related costs applicable to the Big Buddha transaction during the six-month period ended June 30, 2010. These expenses are included in operating expenses in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

The results of operations of Big Buddha have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income from the date of the acquisition. Unaudited pro forma information related to this acquisition is not included, as the impact of this transaction is not material to the Company’s consolidated results.