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INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS During the third quarter of 2013, in conjunction with the quarterly review process, we concluded that certain indicators, including variation from previously projected revenue results, existed to suggest the Le Cordon Bleu trade name was at risk of its carrying value exceeding its respective fair value as of September 30, 2013. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. We calculate the fair value of each of our trade names in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurement, by utilizing the relief from royalty method under the income approach. The determination of estimated fair value for trade names requires significant estimates and assumptions, and as such, these fair value measurements are categorized as Level 3 as defined in FASB ASC Topic 820. The assumptions utilized in determining the fair value of the Le Cordon Bleu trade name included utilizing projected revenue growth rates, a discount rate of approximately 30%, a royalty rate of 4.5%, and a terminal growth rate of approximately 3%. As a result of our assessment, we recorded a $10.7 million trade name impairment charge, resulting in a remaining fair value of $27.3 million for the Le Cordon Bleu trade name. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in deriving those estimates, actual results could differ from those estimates. We evaluate the merits of each significant assumption used, both individually and in the aggregate, to determine the fair value for reasonableness. Although we believe our projected future operating results and cash flows and related estimates regarding fair value are based on reasonable assumptions, historically projected operating results and cash flows have not always been achieved. However, for sensitivity purposes, and with all other inputs remaining equal, a 0.5% change in the royalty rate assumed in the calculation would result in a change in the fair value of approximately $3.0 million. A 1% change in the discount rate utilized in the calculation would result in a change in the fair value of approximately $0.3 million. We continue to monitor the operating results and revenue projections related to our trade names on a quarterly basis for signs of possible further declines in estimated fair value and trade name impairment. The current quarter impairment is in addition to the amounts recorded in the second quarter of 2013 of $2.3 million and $1.7 million for the Le Cordon Bleu and Sanford-Brown trade names, respectively. We concluded that no indicators for the remaining goodwill and long-lived assets existed during the third quarter of 2013 that would suggest that it is more likely than not that these assets would be impaired.

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