Iconix Brand Group reported second quarter sales reached $118.9 million, a 3 percent increase as compared to approximately $115.1 million in the second quarter of 2013.

Q2 highlights:

  • Record Q2 revenue of $118.9 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS of 75 cents
  • Record Q2 EBITDA of $78.2 million and Q2 EBITDA margin of 66 percent
  • Free cash flow of $60.0 million for Q2 and $118.0 million for six month period

Raising 2014 revenue guidance to $455-$465 million and non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $2.60-$2.70:
EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the second quarter was approximately $78.2 million, an 8 percent increase as compared to $72.7 million in the prior year quarter. Free cash flow attributable to Iconix for the second quarter was approximately $60.0 million, as compared to the prior year quarter of approximately $60.8 million. On a non-GAAP basis, as described in the tables below, net income attributable to Iconix was $39.6 million, as compared to the prior year quarter of approximately $42.7 million. Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2014 increased 4 percent to $0.75 compared to $0.72 in the prior year quarter. GAAP net income attributable to Iconix for the second quarter of 2014 was approximately $35.3 million, as compared to $38.7 million in the prior year quarter, and GAAP diluted EPS for the second quarter of 2014 was $0.60 compared to $0.66 in the prior year quarter.  

Six months ended June 30, 2014:

Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2014 was approximately $235.1 million, a 7 percent increase as compared to approximately $220.2 million for the prior year period. EBITDA attributable to Iconix for the six month period was approximately $147.9 million, an 8 percent increase as compared to approximately $137.2 million in the prior year period. Free cash flow attributable to Iconix for the six month period was approximately $118.0 million, a 5 percent increase over the prior year period of approximately $112.7 million. On a non-GAAP basis, as defined in the tables below, net income attributable to Iconix for the six month period was approximately $78.9 million, compared to approximately $78.9 million in the prior year period, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was approximately $1.49 for the six month period, a 19 percent increase versus $1.25 for the prior year period. GAAP net income attributable to Iconix for the six month period of 2014 was approximately $95.1 million, a 30 percent increase as compared to $72.9 million in the prior year period and GAAP diluted EPS for the six month period of 2014 increased 41 percent to $1.63 compared to $1.16 in the prior year period.

EBITDA, free cash flow, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted 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, “With record results in the second quarter, we continue to demonstrate the power of our business model with our diversified revenue stream and strong free cash flow. As we look to the future we believe we can continue to deliver significant growth and increased value for our Company and shareholders through our global expansion plans, worldwide Peanuts business and additional acquisitions of global iconic brands.

2014 Guidance for Iconix Brand Group, Inc.:

  • Raising revenue guidance to $455-$465 million from $450-$460 million
  • Raising non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to $2.60-$2.70 from $2.55-$2.65
  • Maintaining GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $2.50-$2.60
  • Raising free cash flow guidance to $215-$222 million from $213-$220 million

This guidance relates to the company's existing portfolio of brands and does not include any additional acquisitions. In addition, this guidance does not assume any additional share repurchases or dilution from the Company's convertible notes above the current stock price.