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February 22, 2007 - 8:38 AM EST
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Danskin, Inc. Announces Definitive Agreement to Sell its Intellectual Property to Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Danskin, Inc. (OTC:PK: DANS.PK) ('Danskin' or the 'Company') today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Danskin(R) intellectual property, to Iconix Brand Group, Inc. ('Iconix'). The transaction is anticipated to close in March 2007. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions including clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Anti Trust Improvements Act of 1976 as amended and Danskin stockholder approval.
The purchase price for the transaction will be $70 million with a contingent payment of $15 million, payable in cash or stock, triggered by the brand exceeding certain revenue and performance targets. If paid in Iconix stock and the stock appreciates during the earnout period, or thereafter, the Company could earn up to an additional $7.5 million.
As part of the transaction, Danskin will enter into a license agreement with Iconix to continue to operate the Danskin(R) wholesale business, including its freestanding retail stores and its internet merchant site, Danskin.com.
Donald Schupak, Danskin's Chairman said 'The transaction will provide capital for growth of the Danskin(R) wholesale business and, at the same time, monetize its intellectual properties, enhancing opportunities to increase shareholder value. Carol Hochman and her team have done an exceptional job expanding this great brand and implementing a multi-channel distribution strategy in a markedly undercapitalized environment. In addition to providing working capital, Iconix marketing support will help complete the Company's vision for the Brand.'
Danskin, Inc. (OTC:PK: DANS.PK) is a 125 year old iconic brand of women's active wear, leg wear, dance wear, yoga apparel and fitness equipment. The brand is sold through better department, specialty and sporting goods stores and through its own freestanding Danskin boutiques and its internet merchant site Danskin.com.
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 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,' 'expect', 'confident', 'project', provide '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.
Contact: John A. Sarto
Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer
Danskin, Inc.
212-764-4630
Margaret B. Pritchard
SVP Business Development, General Counsel and Secretary
Danskin, Inc.
212-764-4630
SOURCE Danskin, Inc.
Source: PR Newswire (February 22, 2007 - 8:38 AM EST)
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