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Commitments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
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Note 17Commitments

 

The Company has entered into various license agreements whereby the Company may use certain characters and intellectual properties in conjunction with its products. Generally, such license agreements provide for royalties to be paid ranging from 1% to 22% of net sales with minimum guarantees and advance payments. These license agreements are subject to audits by the licensor, which can result in additional payments due to the licensor.

 

In the event the Company estimates that a shortfall in achieving the minimum guarantee is probable, a liability is recorded for the estimated shortfall and charged to royalty expense.

 

Future annual minimum royalty guarantees as of December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2023

  $ 38,089  

2024

    34,630  

2025

    1,969  
    $ 74,688  

 

Royalty expense for the year ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, was $126.6 million, $87.2 million and $83.2 million, respectively.

 

The Company has entered into employment and consulting agreements with certain executives expiring through December 31, 2026. The aggregate future annual minimum guaranteed amounts due under those agreements as of December 31, 2022 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2023

  $ 8,500  

2024

    3,166  

2025

    2,458  

2026

    2,508  
    $ 16,632