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Commitments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
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Note 16Commitments

 

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, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2024

  $ 45,066  

2025

    7,013  

2026

    1,059  
    $ 53,138  

 

Royalty expense for the year ended December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, was $117.6 million, $126.6 million and $87.2 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, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2024

    7,560  

2025

    6,467  

2026

    3,700  
    $ 17,727