Iconix Brand Group Announces $150 Million Revolving Credit Agreement

Published on Tuesday, 22 November 2011 16:32 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ICON) ("Iconix" or the "Company"), today announced that it has entered into a two-year $150 million secured revolving credit agreement with Barclays Capital, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, and GE Capital Markets. The new revolving credit agreement was put in place to maintain flexibility and enhance the Company's capital structure.

Warren Clamen, Chief Financial Officer, stated, "This revolver provides us with access to low cost capital, allowing us to remain opportunistic with our acquisition strategy and our recently announced share repurchase program."

About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.

Iconix Brand Group, Inc. owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands including CANDIE'S (R), BONGO (R), BADGLEY MISCHKA (R), JOE BOXER (R), RAMPAGE (R), MUDD (R), LONDON FOG (R), MOSSIMO (R), OCEAN PACIFIC (R), DANSKIN (R) ROCA WEAR (R), CANNON (R), ROYAL VELVET (R), FIELDCREST (R), CHARISMA (R), STARTER (R), ZOO YORK (R), WAVERLY (R) and SHARPER IMAGE (R). In addition, Iconix owns an interest in the ARTFUL DODGER (R), ED HARDY (R), ECKO (R), MARC ECKO (R), MATERIAL GIRL (TM), TRUTH OR DARE (TM) and PEANUTS (R) brands. The Company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and worldwide. Through its in-house business development, merchandising, advertising and public relations departments Iconix manages its brands to drive greater consumer awareness and equity.

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Contact Information:

Jaime Sheinheit

Investor Relations

Iconix Brand Group

212.730.0030

SOURCE Iconix Brand Group, Inc.