Iconix Brand Group, Inc., announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2010.
Q3 2010 results for Iconix Brand Group, Inc: Total revenue for the third quarter of 2010 was approximately $96.9 million, a 63% increase as compared to approximately $59.4 million for the third quarter of 2009. EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the third quarter was approximately $52.1 million, a 21% increase as compared to the prior year quarter. Free cash flow for the quarter was approximately $36.7 million.
On a non-GAAP basis, which excludes non-cash interest related to the Company's convertible debt, net income attributable to Iconix increased 32% to approximately $29.8 million and diluted earnings per share, or EPS, for the third quarter of 2010 was $0.40 versus $0.31 for the prior year quarter.
On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to Iconix increased 34% to approximately $27.4 million as compared to the prior year quarter and GAAP diluted EPS for the third quarter of 2010 was $0.37 versus $0.28 for the prior year quarter. Third quarter 2010 financials include approximately $12.5 million of revenue or approximately $0.02 of diluted EPS related to the new contract the Company signed with ABC for the Peanuts specials.
Nine months ended September 30, 2010 Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 was approximately $244.6 million, a 47% increase as compared to approximately $166.3 million for the prior year period. EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the nine month period was approximately $150.9 million, a 25% increase as compared to the prior year period, and free cash flow was approximately $121.1 million, a 19% increase as compared to the prior year period.
On a non-GAAP basis, as defined above, net income attributable to Iconix for the nine month period increased 36% to approximately $83.3 million as compared to the prior year period and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share increased to $1.12 versus $0.93 for the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to Iconix increased 39% to approximately $76.7 million as compared to the prior year period and GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.03 versus $0.83 for the prior year period.
EBITDA, free cash flow, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS are all non-GAAP metrics and reconciliation tables for each are attached to this press release.
Neil Cole, Chairman and CEO of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. commented, "2010, thus far has been an exciting year for our Company as we delivered another record quarter in terms of both revenue and earnings to our shareholders. With 27 brands today that represent approximately $12 billion in annual global retail sales, we are the second largest consumer products licensing company in the world, and we remain committed to expanding and growing our portfolio of iconic brands through new categories, geographies and distributions. As we look ahead to 2011, we feel confident about the overall strength of our existing brand portfolio and our ability to acquire world class brands."
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