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Exhibit 99
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and Consolidated Financial Statements
Motorsports Authentics, LLC
For the Years Ended November 30, 2009, 2008 and 2007

 


 

Motorsports Authentics, LLC
Table of contents
         
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
    1  
 
       
Consolidated financial statements:
       
 
       
Balance sheets
    2  
 
       
Statements of operations
    3  
 
       
Statements of members’ equity
    4  
 
       
Statements of cash flows
    5-6  
 
       
Notes to consolidated financial statements
    7-22  

 


 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Managers and Members of
Motorsports Authentics, LLC:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Motorsports Authentics, LLC (a limited liability company) (the Company) and subsidiaries as of November 30, 2009 and 2008, and the related consolidated statements of operations, members’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2009. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Motorsports Authentics, LLC as of November 30, 2009 and 2008, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended November 30, 2009 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note D to the consolidated financial statements, the Company is in technical default of certain of its license agreements that are material to the viability of the business which raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
/s/ Grant Thornton LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
January 27, 2010

 


 

         
Motorsports Authentics, LLC
       2
Consolidated balance sheets
(in thousands)
                 
November 30   2009   2008
Assets
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 7,906     $ 102  
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $722 and $3,065
    10,048       25,605  
Inventories
    5,233       23,130  
Prepaid royalties
    63       558  
Prepaid expenses and other
    1,141       1,092  
 
Total current assets
    24,391       50,487  
 
Long-term assets:
               
Property and equipment, net
    3,156       7,406  
Licenses and other intangibles, net
          27,310  
Goodwill
          108,488  
Other
    59       939  
 
Total long-term assets
    3,215       144,143  
 
 
  $ 27,606     $ 194,630  
 
 
               
Liabilities and Members’ Equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 4,824     $ 11,044  
Accrued royalties
    13,805       7,203  
Accrued expenses
    1,344       2,932  
Taxes payable
    705       777  
Line of credit
          7,947  
 
Total current liabilities
    20,678       29,903  
 
Long-term liabilities:
               
Deferred income taxes
          8,092  
Other
    5,344       3,414  
 
 
    5,344       11,506  
 
Commitments and contingencies
               
Members’ equity
    1,584       153,221  
 
 
  $ 27,606     $ 194,630  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

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Consolidated statements of operations
(in thousands)
                         
For the years ended November 30   2009   2008   2007
  | | |
Net sales
  $ 118,473     $ 211,161     $ 210,101  
Cost of sales
    97,431       144,871       167,748  
 
Gross profit
    21,042       66,290       42,353  
 
Operating expenses:
                       
Selling, general and administrative
    42,808       62,986       79,966  
Amortization of licenses and other intangibles
    1,368       1,845       3,706  
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets
    136,093             69,499  
 
Total operating expenses
    180,269       64,831       153,171  
 
Operating (loss) income
    (159,227 )     1,459       (110,818 )
 
Interest expense
    (419 )     (705 )     (1,675 )
Other (expense) income
    (83 )     2,988       532  
 
Total other (expense) income, net
    (502 )     2,283       (1,143 )
 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
    (159,729 )     3,742       (111,961 )
Income taxes
    (8,092 )     543        
 
(Loss) income from continuing operations
    (151,637 )     3,199       (111,961 )
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes of $0, $0 and $433, respectively
                674  
Loss on sale of discontinued operations
                (1,187 )
 
Net (loss) income
  $ (151,637 )   $ 3,199     $ (112,474 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

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Consolidated statements of members’ equity
(in thousands)
                                 
                    Accumulated Other    
    Contributed   Accumulated   Comprehensive    
    Capital   Deficit   Income   Total
 
Balance, November 30, 2006
  $ 270,219     $ (7,756 )   $ 3,226     $ 265,689  
Net loss
          (112,474 )           (112,474 )
Currency translation
                601       601  
Realized gain on accumulated currency translation related to sale of business (Note E)
                (3,827 )     (3,827 )
 
                               
Comprehensive loss
                            (115,700 )
Other
    33                   33  
 
Balance, November 30, 2007
    270,252       (120,230 )           150,022  
Net income
          3,199             3,199  
 
Balance, November 30, 2008
    270,252       (117,031 )           153,221  
Net loss
          (151,637 )           (151,637 )
 
Balance, November 30, 2009
  $ 270,252     $ (268,668 )   $     $ 1,584  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

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Consolidated statements of cash flows
(in thousands)
                         
For the years ended November 30   2009   2008   2007
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                       
Net (loss) income
  $ (151,637 )   $ 3,199     $ (112,474 )
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets
    136,093             69,499  
Deferred income taxes
    (8,092 )     543        
Provision for excess inventories
    9,029       5,457       21,585  
Depreciation and amortization
    5,036       6,244       16,812  
Provision for doubtful accounts
    (197 )     1,537       672  
Loss on contracts
    1,371              
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment
    87       (502 )     (478 )
Loss on sale of business unit
                1,187  
Other
                33  
Change in assets and liabilities, net of business acquired and disposed:
                       
Accounts receivable
    15,754       1,241       (3,802 )
Inventories
    8,868       (18,309 )     (14,303 )
Prepaid royalties
    426       1,049       2,122  
Prepaid expenses and other
    258       1,286       140  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    (7,849 )     (4,728 )     (4,195 )
Accrued royalties
    5,231       (326 )     929  
Taxes payable, net
    (72 )     (132 )     21  
Other liabilities
    1,930       855       1,918  
Cash flow from discontinued operations
          (180 )     3,642  
 
Net cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities
    16,236       (2,766 )     (16,692 )
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                       
Property and equipment purchases
    (645 )     (2,257 )     (7,289 )
Property and equipment sales proceeds
    160       1,069       486  
Proceeds from sale of business unit
                27,118  
Acquisitions of intangibles and businesses, net of cash
          (1,000 )     (72 )
Cash flow from discontinued operations
                (3,728 )
 
Net cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities
    (485 )     (2,188 )     16,515  
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                       
Borrowings under line of credit
    143,656       233,178       237,083  
Repayments under line of credit
    (151,603 )     (225,517 )     (238,861 )
Long-term debt repayments
          (3,010 )     (56 )
Outstanding checks in excess of bank balance
          155       1,159  
Cash flow from discontinued operations
                (548 )
 
Net cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities
    (7,947 )     4,806       (1,223 )
 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    7,804       (148 )     (1,400 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
    102       250       1,650  
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
  $ 7,906     $ 102     $ 250  
 

 


 

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Consolidated statements of cash flows (cont’d)
(dollars in thousands)
                         
For the years ended November 30   2009   2008   2007
  | | |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
                       
Cash paid for interest
  $ 167     $ 819     $ 893  
Cash paid for taxes
          16       154  
 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash transactions:
                       
Settlement of related party note payable and accrued interest by offset against accounts receivable
          3,547        
Fixed assets acquired with accounts payable
    (49 )     (8 )     (45 )
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 


 

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Notes to consolidated financial statements
Note A — Organization and Nature of Business
Operations
In August 2005, International Speedway Corporation and Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (collectively the members) formed an equally owned joint venture, SMISC, LLC, which operates independently through a wholly owned subsidiary, as Motorsports Authentics, LLC (the Company). Motorsports Authentics, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its subsidiaries design and sell licensed motorsports collectible and consumer products. Motorsports Authentics, Inc. and subsidiaries, a subsidiary of Motorsports Authentics, LLC, is taxed on a consolidated basis as a C-corporation. The Company’s products include die-cast scaled replicas of motorsports vehicles, apparel (including tee-shirts, hats and jackets) and memorabilia. The Company is a licensee of, among others, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) and National Hot Rod Association (NHRA).
Products are marketed throughout North America through:
    Specialty retailers,
 
    Distributor networks that target specialty retailers,
 
    Mobile trackside stores that target motorsports event attendees,
 
    Mass-merchant retailers,
 
    A members-only collectors’ catalog club,
 
    Television programming on QVC, and
 
    Other distribution channels.
The Company works closely with drivers, teams, owners, track operators and sponsors to design and merchandise products. Production of die-cast and most apparel and memorabilia is outsourced. The Company retains ownership and control over designs and tooling, and maintains close working relationships with outsourced manufacturers to help assure quality product.
Sales to the top five customers accounted for 36.4%, 39.5% and 33.9% of sales in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Sales to the largest customer were approximately 24.1%, 23.4% and 20.1% of revenue in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Accounts receivable from this customer totaled $4.0 million and $11.2 million at November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Note B — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Motorsports Authentics, LLC and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. The Company’s fiscal year ends November 30.
Use of Estimates
Preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for doubtful accounts, inventory values, goodwill and other intangible assets, depreciation, amortization, prepaid royalty allowances, accrued royalties, accrued losses on contracts, taxes and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 


 

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One of the Company’s most significant estimates is determining the net realizable value of inventories. The carrying values of inventories are subject to numerous management judgments and estimates to ensure the carrying value of the inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The value of inventory could decline as a result of future changes in teams, drivers, sponsors and cars, among other things. In management’s judgment, inventory values are recorded at the lower of cost or net realizable value at November 30, 2009 and 2008, based on available information. Actual results of inventory write-downs could differ from management estimates.
On an annual basis, the Company performs a gross margin analysis on all existing contracts and records a provision for estimated losses. The provision for losses was $1.4 million, $0 and $0 for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, which is included in cost of sales (Note C).
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title passes to the customer, the amount is fixed or determinable and collection is probable. Most distributor and specialty retailer sales are recognized when product is shipped to a distributor or specialty retailer because title to the product passes to the distributor or specialty retailer at shipment. Sales to mass-merchant retailers are recognized when title to product passes to the retailer, either at time of shipment to the retailer or receipt by the retailer. Collectors’ Club Catalog sales are recognized at time of shipment because title to the product passes to the customer at shipment. Trackside sales are recognized when the consumer purchases product at the point of sale. Internet and other sales are generally recognized when delivered to the consumer.
Net sales include sales net of estimated sales returns, discounts, and other allowances. These amounts are recorded as a reduction from sales when revenue is recognized.
Net sales include any applicable taxes collected and remitted to government agencies. Applicable taxes collected and remitted to government agencies were $2.3 million, $3.1 million and $4.0 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales includes product cost, shipping and freight forwarding costs paid to third parties, depreciation of tooling and dies, royalties to third-party licensors, product testing, sample expense and fees paid to a third-party for shipping and handling. The Company incurs costs to screen print or embroider certain inventory, which are also included in cost of sales, although the majority of products are procured in its finished state. Substantial portions of the die-cast products are manufactured under a “preferred provider” agreement with a third-party manufacturer in China. The Company obtains substantially all apparel and memorabilia products on a purchase-order basis from several third-party manufacturers and suppliers. The Company incurred shipping and handling costs of $3.5 million, $6.1 million and $7.3 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses include salaries and benefits, use and occupancy expenses, creative services costs, advertising and promotion costs, sponsorship costs, trackside commissions, depreciation and other general and administrative expenses. Included are the salaries, benefits and other costs of procurement, receiving and warehouse personnel. Advertising costs, including print, radio, television and internet-based advertising, were $0.1 million, $2.0 million and $2.6 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.

 


 

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amounts, which are generally due 30 days after the invoice date and considered past due after 30 days. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. The adequacy of this allowance is determined by regularly evaluating individual customer receivables and considering a customer’s financial condition, credit history and current economic conditions. If the financial condition of customers was to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required. Accounts receivable are written off against the allowance once the account is deemed to be uncollectible. This typically occurs once all efforts to collect the account have been exhausted, which includes collection attempts by company employees and outside collection agencies.
Inventory
Inventories are stated at cost, which approximates the first-in, first-out method, or estimated net realizable value if lower. The cost of purchased inventory includes the cost of the purchased product and freight in. Cost of sales also includes freight out, which is not a part of inventory cost.
Royalties
The Company’s license agreements generally require payments of royalties to drivers, sponsors, teams and other parties. Contracts generally provide for royalties to be calculated as a specified percentage of sales. Some contracts, however, provide for guaranteed minimum royalty payments. Royalties payable, calculated using the contract percentage rates, are recognized as cost of sales when the related sales are recognized. To the extent royalties payable projected under a contract, calculated using the contract percentage rate, will be lower than guaranteed minimums during the guarantee period, the Company recognizes additional cost of sales on a straight-line basis over the guarantee period as defined under the contract. Guarantees advanced under the license agreements are carried as prepaid royalties until earned by the third party, or considered to be unrecoverable. The Company evaluates prepaid royalties regularly and expenses prepaid royalties to cost of sales to the extent projected to be unrecoverable through sales.
Personal Services
Amounts due under personal service agreements for driver appearance fees and similar matters are expensed to selling, general and administrative expenses over the term during which the services are provided or until considered to be unrecoverable.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents includes cash and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. The Company’s cash balance with financial institutions exceeded the federally insured amount. The Company’s management regularly monitors the financial stability of these financial institutions.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which range up to 10 years. Tooling consists of molds and dies used by third parties to manufacture the Company’s die-cast scaled replicas. Tooling costs capitalized consist of amounts paid to third parties that manufacture the tooling. Depreciation of tooling and other production assets is included in cost of sales. All other depreciation is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The costs of renewals and betterments that materially extend the useful lives of assets or increase their productivity are capitalized.

 


 

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Other Long-lived Assets
The Company follows applicable authoritative guidance to test, on an annual basis, its other long lived assets (primarily property, plant and equipment, licenses and customer relationships) for impairment. The Company evaluates if impairment indicators related to property, plant and equipment and other long lived assets are present. These impairment indicators may include a significant decrease in the market price of a long lived asset or asset group, a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which a long lived asset or asset group is being used or in its physical condition, a material adverse change in the Company’s relationships with significant customers or licensors, the impact of the economic environment on the Company’s customer base or a current period operating or cash flow loss combined with a forecast that demonstrates continuing losses associated with the use of a long lived asset or asset group. If impairment indicators are present, the Company estimates the future cash flows for the asset or group of assets. The sum of the undiscounted cash flows attributable to the asset or group of assets is compared to their carrying amount. The cash flows are estimated utilizing various assumptions regarding future revenue and expenses, working capital, and proceeds from asset disposals on a basis consistent with the strategic plan. If the carrying amount exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows, the Company determines the assets’ fair value and records an impairment charge as the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying value of the asset or asset group (Note C).
Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the costs in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations. Other indefinite lived intangible assets consist primarily of tradenames and trademarks acquired in business combinations. The Company is required to conduct an annual test of impairment for goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets in accordance with applicable authoritative guidance. The Company is also required to test for impairment if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or the indefinite lived intangible asset is below its carrying amount. The annual test of impairment is performed in the fourth quarter because it coincides with the Company’s annual strategic planning process.
The Company has one reporting unit to test for impairment of goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets. The assessment of fair value in the impairment tests is generally determined based upon a discounted cash flow methodology. The discounted cash flows are estimated utilizing various assumptions regarding future revenue and expenses, working capital, terminal value and market discount rates. The underlying assumptions are consistent with those used in the strategic plan.
Goodwill Impairment
If the carrying amount of the reporting unit is greater than estimated fair value, goodwill impairment may be present. The Company measures the goodwill impairment based upon the fair value of the underlying assets and liabilities of the reporting unit, including any unrecognized intangible assets and estimates the implied fair value of goodwill. An impairment charge is recognized to the extent that recorded goodwill exceeds its implied fair value (Notes C and H).
Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Asset Impairment (primarily Trademarks)
If the carrying amount of the intangible asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment charge is recorded to the extent the recorded intangible asset exceeds the fair value (Notes C and H).

 


 

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Income Taxes
The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future income tax effect of temporary differences between financial and income tax bases of assets and liabilities. The Company’s accounting for income taxes reflects management’s assessment of future tax liabilities based on assumptions and estimates for timing, likelihood of realization, and tax laws existing at the time of evaluation.
Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes
The Company follows applicable authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes which, among other things prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, and provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. The adoption of applicable authoritative guidance had no resulting effect on the consolidated financial statements (Note K).
Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company’s financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and line of credit borrowings. The fair value of these instruments approximates carrying values due to their short term duration.
Deferred Financing Costs
The Company capitalizes loan origination costs and amortizes them using the effective interest rate method over the life of the related loan. Amortization of these deferred financing costs was $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.3 million in 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, which is included in interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.
Self-Insurance Reserves
The Company is self-insured for its employee-related health care benefits. Liabilities associated with retained risk are estimated by considering various historical trends and forward looking assumptions related to costs, claim counts and payments. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends.
Currency Translation
The financial statements of non-U.S. subsidiaries are measured using the local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated at exchange rates in effect as of each balance sheet date and related revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates in effect during the period. The resulting currency translation adjustments are recorded directly to members’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Due to the sale of Action Performance Holding GmbH in 2007, there was no impact from currency translation for 2009 and 2008.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance, which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with existing authoritative guidance. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. Effective December 1, 2007, the Company adopted the provisions of this guidance. Adoption had no material effect on the consolidated financial statements, including no cumulative effect.

 


 

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In December 2007, the FASB issued authoritative guidance revising existing authoritative guidance requiring an acquirer to recognize the assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, including those arising from contractual contingencies, any contingent consideration and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at the acquisition date, measured at their fair values as of that date, with limited exceptions specified in the guidance. This guidance also requires the acquirer in a business combination achieved in stages (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition) to recognize the identifiable assets and liabilities, as well as the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, at the full amounts of their fair values (or other amounts determined in accordance with this guidance). In addition, the requirement to measure the noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at fair value will result in recognizing the goodwill attributable to the noncontrolling interest in addition to that attributable to the acquirer. This guidance amends existing authoritative guidance to require the acquirer to recognize changes in the amount of its deferred tax benefits that are recognizable because of a business combination either in income from continuing operations in the period of the combination or directly in contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. This guidance applies prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This guidance will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2010. The Company expects that this guidance will have minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements and results of operations, but the nature and magnitude of any specific effects would depend upon the nature, terms and size of any acquisition consummated after the effective date.
In April 2008, the FASB issued authoritative guidance that amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under existing authoritative guidance. This guidance also requires additional disclosures on information that can be used to assess the extent to which future cash flows associated with intangible assets are affected by an entity’s intent or ability to renew or extend such arrangements and on associated accounting policies. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company’s adoption of this statement, for the year ended November 30, 2009, did not have an impact on its financial position and results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance amending and clarifying the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and accounting, and disclosure of assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination. The amended guidance is effective for assets or liabilities arising from contingencies in business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This guidance will be effective for the Company in fiscal 2010. The Company expects that this guidance will have minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements and results of operations, but the nature and magnitude of any specific effects would depend upon the nature, terms and size of any acquisition consummated after the effective date.
In May 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance applied to the accounting for and disclosure of subsequent events not addressed in other applicable generally accepted accounting principles. The guidance addresses which subsequent events are required to be recognized in the financial statements. Additionally, this guidance requires an entity to disclose the date through which subsequent events have been evaluated, as well as whether that date is the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. This guidance is effective for interim or annual periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted this guidance for its year ended November 30, 2009. The Company has analyzed its operations subsequent to November 30, 2009 through January 27, 2010, the date the consolidated financial statements are available to be issued and has determined that no material subsequent events should be further disclosed in these consolidated financial statements.
In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which will become the source of authoritative U.S. GAAP recognized by the FASB to be applied by nongovernmental entities. Rules and interpretive releases of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under authority of federal securities laws are also sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants. This guidance was effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.

 


 

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Note C — Impairment
As a result of impairment testing performed in 2009, 2008 and 2007, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $146.5 million, $5.5 million and $95.3 million, respectively, as follows (in thousands):
                         
    2009   2008   2007
 
Goodwill
  $ 108,488     $     $ 56,351  
Trademark
    20,763             500  
Licenses
    2,930             12,648  
Customer relationship
    2,250              
Leasehold improvements
    1,021              
Other
    641              
 
 
    136,093             69,499  
Inventory
    9,029       5,457       21,585  
Tooling
                4,236  
Liability for loss on contracts
    1,371              
 
 
  $ 146,493     $ 5,457     $ 95,320  
                         
The impairment charge recorded in 2009 was primarily the result of the following factors:
During fiscal 2009, the Company’s performance has been impacted by unprecedented adverse economic trends, particularly the decline in consumer confidence and the rise in unemployment that began to manifest in early fiscal 2008 and has increasingly contributed to the decrease in attendance for motorsports entertainment events in fiscal 2009. The Company expects these adverse economic trends to continue. The Company also faces increased competition for products sold under non-exclusive licenses. Management has considered various strategic approaches to optimize performance, but as the challenges have been assessed, it has become apparent that there is significant risk in future business initiatives. Therefore the Company has determined that its estimated future cash flows would be lower than originally forecast during the previous year’s strategic planning process. As a result, it was determined that the business likely had a net book value in excess of its estimated fair value and that certain intangible assets more likely than not had book values in excess of their fair values. Due to the apparent decline in value, the Company conducted an impairment analysis, following applicable authoritative guidance, to test the goodwill and long lived assets for impairment. This resulted in an impairment charge of $136.1 million to write down goodwill and other long-lived assets to estimated fair value.
In fiscal 2009, due to driver changes, car manufacturer changes, sponsor changes and strategic business initiatives the Company wrote down inventory by $9.0 million as a charge to cost of sales to reflect the inventory at estimated net realizable value.
In fiscal 2009, based on the Company’s gross margin analysis review on all existing contracts, the Company recorded a provision for estimated contract losses of $1.4 million, which is included in cost of sales.
As a result of the annual impairment testing performed in 2008, there was no impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets.
In fiscal 2008, due to driver changes, car manufacturer changes, and sponsor changes the Company wrote down inventory by $5.5 million as a charge to cost of sales to reflect the inventory at estimated net realizable value.

 


 

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The impairment charge recorded in 2007 was primarily the result of the following factors:
During the Company’s annual strategic planning process in the fourth quarter, the Company determined that the future cash flows of the business would be lower than originally forecast during the previous year’s strategic planning process. This was due to the under performance against plan during 2007. As a result, it was determined that the business likely had a net book value in excess of its estimated fair value and that certain intangible assets more likely than not had book values in excess of their fair values. Due to the apparent decline in value, the Company conducted impairment tests, following applicable authoritative guidance to test the goodwill and long lived assets for impairment, and recorded an impairment charge of $69.5 million to write down goodwill and other long-lived assets to estimated fair value.
In fiscal 2007, due to driver changes, car manufacturer changes, sponsor changes and the introduction of a new car design, the “Car of Tomorrow,” the Company wrote down inventory by $21.6 million as a charge to cost of sales to reflect the inventory at estimated net realizable value.
In fiscal 2007, the Company wrote off tooling as a charge to cost of sales of $4.2 million that became obsolete due to the introduction of the Car of Tomorrow and tooling no longer being used for a secondary product line.
In the fourth quarter of 2007, the Company was notified by one of its licensors that they were closing down. Based on this event, the Company determined that this license had become impaired, and an impairment charge of $2.5 million was taken to write off the remaining carrying amount of this license.
Note D — Going Concern and Management Plan
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes the Company will realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company had a net loss of $151.6 million and provided cash from operations of $16.2 million for the year ended November 30, 2009. The Company had net working capital of $3.7 million and Members’ equity of $1.6 million as of November 30, 2009.
In the fiscal third quarter ending August 31, 2009, for various strategic purposes, the Company ceased paying certain guaranteed royalties under several license agreements where estimated royalties payable based on projected sales were less than stipulated guaranteed minimum royalties (“unearned royalties”). All earned royalties that were due have been paid. The Company has received notices from certain licensors alleging default under the license agreements if the Company does not pay unearned royalties within stipulated cure periods. The Company has obtained extensions from licensors where cure periods, including any subsequent extensions, have lapsed or are near termination. Management has not decided whether or when such payments, full or partial, may resume. Upon contract termination, a material amount of guaranteed royalty payments under several license agreements could be asserted by the licensors as immediately due. At November 30, 2009, the Company has not paid the calendar second and third quarter unearned royalties of approximately $5.4 million. At November 30, 2009, the aggregate possible accelerated future minimum guaranteed royalty liability under all licenses is approximately $37.6 million.
The Company continues to explore business strategies in conjunction with certain motorsports industry stakeholders that allow the possibility for the Company to operate profitably in the future. As with any business in this adverse economic environment, management is attempting to find the optimal business model for long-term viability. In addition to revisiting the business vision for the Company, management is also undertaking certain initiatives to improve inventory controls and buying cycles, as well as implementing changes to make the Company a more efficiently operated and profitable company. We believe a revised business vision, which must include successful resolution of current license agreement terms and favorable license terms in the future, along with focus on core competencies, streamlined operations, reduced operating costs and inventory risk, are necessary for the Company to survive as a sufficiently profitable operation in the future.

 


 

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Should such renegotiations of the license agreements with essentially all present significant licensors of NASCAR merchandising on terms that allow the Company reasonable future opportunities to operate profitably not be successful, should management decide to allow licensed defaults to remain uncured, or should licensors not grant extended cure periods and exercise their rights under the agreements, the Company’s business and its ability to continue operating could be severely impacted. If such efforts are not sufficient or timely the Company could ultimately pursue bankruptcy.
Based on these circumstances there is substantial doubt that the Company will continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of the uncertainty.
Note E — Disposition and Discontinued Operations
In June 2007, the Company sold Action Performance Holding GmbH (Germany), its 80%-owned German subsidiary, for cash proceeds of $27.1 million and recognized a loss on sale of $1.2 million. Action Performance Holding GmbH merchandises Formula One and high-end auto manufacturer die-cast replica vehicles. Germany’s 2007 operating results were included in discontinued operations.
For the year ended November 30, 2007, the Germany business unit had net sales of $19.5 million, income before income taxes of $1.1 million and income from discontinued operations, net of tax of $0.7 million.
Note F — Inventories
Inventories consist of the following at November 30 (in thousands):
                 
    2009   2008
 
Die-cast
  $ 2,750     $ 10,046  
Apparel and memorabilia
    2,483       13,084  
                 
 
  $ 5,233     $ 23,130  
 
               
Apparel blank stock and other raw materials were $0.8 million and $2.1 million at November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
During fiscal 2009, 2008 and 2007, due to driver changes, car manufacturer changes, sponsor changes, the introduction of a new car design, the Car of Tomorrow and strategic business initiatives, the Company wrote down inventory by $9.0 million, $5.5 million and $21.6 million, respectively, as a charge to cost of sales to reflect the inventory at estimated net realizable value.

 


 

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Note G — Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consists of the following at November 30, (in thousands):
                         
                    Estimated  
    2009     2008     Useful Life  
 
Leasehold improvements
  $ 283     $ 1,888     1-10 years
Tooling
    14,248       14,692     1-3 years
Equipment, software and other
    6,349       8,006     3-5 years
Trackside trailers and vehicles
    3,090       3,005     5 years
 
 
    23,970       27,591          
Accumulated depreciation
    (20,814 )     (20,185 )        
 
 
  $ 3,156     $ 7,406          
 
Depreciation expense was $3.6 million, $4.4 million and $13.1 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Of these amounts $1.6 million, $1.5 million and $9.3 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively, relate to tooling depreciation, which is included in cost of sales.
During fiscal 2008, the Company sold equipment and trackside trailers to related parties with a net book value of $0.2 million for a gain of $0.4 million, which is included in other income.
In fiscal 2007, the Company wrote off tooling as a charge to cost of sales of $4.2 million that became obsolete due to the introduction of the Car of Tomorrow and tooling no longer being used for a secondary product line.
Note H — Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill and other intangibles consist of the following at November 30 (in thousands):
                                 
            Weighted             Weighted  
            Average             Average  
            Amortization             Amortization  
    2009     Period     2008     Period  
 
Intangibles with indefinite lives:
                               
Carrying amount:
                               
Goodwill
  $     NA
  $ 108,488     NA
Trademarks
        NA
    20,763     NA
 
 
                  129,251          
 
Intangibles with definite lives:
                               
Carrying amount:
                               
Licenses
        NA
    7,100     5.4 years
Customer relationships
        NA
    3,000     15.0 years
 
 
                  10,100          
Accumulated amortization
                  (3,553 )        
 
 
                  6,547          
 
 
  $             $ 135,798          
 
Amortization expense was $1.4 million, $1.8 million and $3.7 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
See Note C for discussion of impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets during fiscal 2009.
During 2008, the Company acquired licensing rights for $1.0 million.

 


 

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Note I — Debt and Financing
The Company had a credit and security agreement with a bank that expired in July 2008. The Company then entered into a new credit and security agreement (the credit facility) with a bank consisting of a $40.0 million revolving credit facility that expires July 7, 2013. The agreement provides for issuance of up to $20.0 million of letters of credit, to the extent not utilized for borrowings. The balance of the revolver was $0 and $7.9 million at November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Repayment of borrowings under this facility is secured by a first lien on substantially all Company assets. The Company is required to meet a financial test related to minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. However, when the Company has availability of at least $7.0 million on average for the preceding consecutive 45 days, then the Company is not required to comply with the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio. Availability under the Company’s revolving credit facility was $10.7 and $17.4 million at November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The Company’s credit facility agreement requires a lock-box arrangement, which provides for all receipts to be swept daily to reduce borrowings outstanding under the line-of-credit agreement. This arrangement, combined with the existence of a subjective acceleration clause in the line-of-credit agreement, requires the classification of outstanding borrowings under the bank line-of-credit agreement as a current liability. The acceleration clause allows the Company’s lenders to forego additional advances should they determine there has been a material adverse change in the Company’s financial position or prospects reasonably likely to result in a material adverse effect on its business, condition (financial or otherwise), operations, performance or properties.
The credit facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 1.75% to 2.50% or prime plus 0.00% to 0.50%, depending on the average availability, as defined (3.25% and 4.0% at November 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively). The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.250% of the average unused revolving credit facility and a fee of 2%+0.125% of the average outstanding letters of credit. The annual commitment fee on the unused revolving credit facility was $0.1 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007.
As of November 30, 2009, due to the audit opinion modification for going concern, the Company is not in compliance with one of its affirmative covenants, which restricts such modification. The balance of the revolver was $0 at January 27, 2010.
In July 2008, in conjunction with entering into a new credit facility, the Company settled the note payable of $3.0 million, plus accrued interest of $0.5 million due to International Speedway Corporation and the note payable of $3.0 million, plus accrued interest of $0.5 million due to Speedway Motorsports, Inc (see Note M). The Company paid in cash amounts owed to International Speedway Corporation and for Speedway Motorsports, Inc. offset amounts owed to Speedway Motorsports, Inc. against their accounts receivable balance.
Note J — Employee Benefits
The Company’s defined contribution plan qualifies as a cash or deferred profit-sharing plan under Sections 401(a) and 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code and is available to substantially all domestic employees. Participating employees may defer all or a portion of their pre-tax compensation, subject to certain limitations. The plan provides for employer matching contributions, which fully match each dollar contributed by an employee, up to a maximum of 3% of the employee’s defined compensation and 50% of each dollar contributed by an employee between 3% and 5%, of the employee’s defined compensation. In 2009, 2008 and 2007, matching contribution expense totaled $0.3 million, $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively. The plan also provides for an annual employer profit sharing contribution in such amounts as the Board of Managers may determine. In 2009, 2008 and 2007, there was no employer profit sharing contribution.

 


 

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Note K — Income Taxes
The company follows applicable authoritative guidance for requiring an asset and liability approach in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities and the tax rates in effect when these differences are expected to reverse.
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended November 30, are as follows (in thousands):
                         
    2009     2008     2007  
 
Current tax expense:
                       
Federal
  $     $     $  
State
                 
Deferred tax expense:
                       
Federal
    (7,734 )     519        
State
    (358 )     24        
 
 
  $ (8,092 )   $ 543     $  
 
The 2009 tax benefit is related to intangible asset impairments recorded in the current year. The company had previously recorded tax liabilities for the tax effect of financial statement over tax bases in certain long-lived intangible assets. Impairments recorded in the current year have reduced financial statement bases in these assets to zero, eliminating these tax liabilities.
Prior to 2009, a portion of profits and losses are included in an LLC entity, which is not taxed at the entity level. The remaining profits and losses reflected in the rate reconciliation below are included in a C corporation structure. Beginning in 2009, all profits and losses are taxed at the entity level. A reconciliation of the federal income tax rate to the effective rate for continuing operations follows:
                         
    2009   2008   2007
 
Statutory federal rate
    35 %     35 %     35 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit
    2       2       2  
Goodwill impairment
    (18 )           (18 )
Permanent differences
          1       (1 )
Loss from LLC entity
          18       (4 )
Valuation allowances and other
    (14 )     (41 )     (14 )
 
 
    5 %     15 %     0 %
 

 


 

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The components of deferred taxes consist of the following at November 30 (in thousands):
                 
    2009     2008  
 
Deferred tax assets:
               
Inventory reserve and cost capitalization
  $ 3,325     $ 3,662  
Reserves and accruals
    4,231       1,540  
Deferred compensation
    22       508  
Intangible asset capitalization
    9,561       1,047  
Fixed asset capitalization
    746       242  
Credit carryforwards
    516       549  
Net operating losses
    54,994       45,849  
Other
    442       163  
Valuation allowance
    (73,837 )     (53,560 )
 
Total deferred tax assets
           
 
               
 
Deferred tax liabilities — Accelerated tax amortization
          (8,092 )
 
Net deferred tax liabilities
  $     $ (8,092 )
 
The company follows applicable authoritative guidance to reduce the deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets may not be realized. Valuation allowances as of November 30, 2009, include $5.2 million to reserve tax assets for state net operating losses expected to expire before realized, $49.7 million to reserve tax assets for federal net operating loss carryforward, $0.5 million for the alternative minimum tax credit carryforward, $18.1 million to reserve tax assets associated with various temporary differences and $0.3 million to fully reserve capital loss carryforwards. Valuation allowances as of November 30, 2008, include $4.6 million to reserve tax assets for state net operating losses expected to expire before realized, $41.2 million to reserve tax assets for federal net operating loss carryforward, $0.5 million for the alternative minimum tax credit carryforward, $7.2 million to reserve tax assets associated with various timing differences and $0.1 million to fully reserve capital loss carryforwards.
Capital loss carryforwards of $0.2 and $0.5 million expire in 2010 and 2013, respectively. State net operating loss carryforwards of $206.7 million expire as follows: $17.8 million in varying amounts in periods 2010 to 2013, and $188.9 million in varying amounts in periods 2014 to 2029. The federal net operating loss carryforward of $147.5 million expires in varying amounts in periods 2025 to 2029.
Effective December 1, 2007, the Company adopted authoritative guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows at November 30, 2008 and for the year then ended as a result of implementation. At the adoption date and at November 30, 2008 and 2009, the Company did not have any tax positions that required recognition. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of November 30, 2008 and 2009, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to income taxes. The Company currently has no federal or state income tax examinations in progress and is no longer subject to federal and state income tax audits by taxing authorities for years prior to 2005.

 


 

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The Company acquired the outstanding stock of Action Performance Companies, Inc. whose historical tax basis for assets and liabilities are carried-forward for tax reporting purposes, with the assigned value to goodwill under purchase accounting having no tax basis. The goodwill impairment charge creates a permanent difference because it is not deductible for tax reporting purposes and because, unlike other basis differences created using purchase accounting, no deferred tax liability may be established related to the goodwill. As such, no income tax benefit was recognized with the goodwill impairment charge as is reflected in the Company’s effective rate reconciliation.
Certain tax contingencies, principally related to timing differences as to when expenses are deductible, have been recorded in these financial statements.
Note L — Commitments and Contingencies
Aggregate future minimum guaranteed royalty payments and personal service agreement payments as presently structured are as follows as of November 30, 2009 (in thousands):
                 
            Personal
    Royalty   Service
 
For the year ending November 30:
               
2010
  $ 22,530     $ 882  
2011
    14,243       200  
2012
    7,761        
2013
    3,552        
2014
    2,927        
Thereafter
    2,927        
 
 
  $ 53,940     $ 1,082  
 
Royalty expense under licenses, including guaranteed minimums, were $31.6 million, $40.5 million and $41.6 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
In the normal course of business, the Company generally provides its licensors and distributors certain indemnifications and hold harmless provisions associated with the distribution of its products. The Company carries no reserves for such claims and has not experienced any losses related to indemnification in the past three years. The Company is generally indemnified under its manufacturing agreements for such losses connected with the design and manufacture of products. The Company also maintains general liability and product liability insurance to cover such losses and have had no related claims activity under those insurance contracts in the last three years.
Aggregate future payments and receipts under noncancelable operating leases and subleases are as follows as of November 30, 2009 (in thousands):
         
    Lease
    Payments
 
For the year ended November 30:
       
2010
  $ 1,401  
2011
    1,130  
2012
    1,162  
2013
    1,193  
2014
    1,172  
2015 to 2018
    4,423  
 
 
  $ 10,481  
 

 


 

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The Company’s noncancelable operating leases consist primarily of a building lease. Principal among these is the lease of the Company’s North Carolina corporate headquarters that expires in 2018 with four five-year renewal options. Minimum rent is expensed on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Any escalation of rent payments relating to increases in construction or acquisition cost of the leased property are included in minimum rent, and payments that depend on an existing index or rate are included in minimum rent based on the index or rate existing at the inception of the lease.
Rent expense recognized for noncancelable operating leases, net of sublease income, totaled $1.5 million, $1.8 million and $2.5 million for 2009, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Commitments at November 30, 2009, include approximately $0.02 million of outstanding letters of credit.
At November 30, 2009, the Company has a contingent liability with a related party for an invoice the Company received from Speedway Motorsports Inc. for expenses it incurred on behalf of or services it provided the Company. Management believes that it is reasonably possible that some amount from this invoice will be recorded as a liability, however assessment of the invoice has not been completed by the Board of Managers and the amount to be recognized, if any, upon ultimate Board of Managers approval, is unknown at this time. The total amount of the invoice is $0.8 million. The Company expects that an invoice for similar services will be presented by International Speedway Corporation and Speedway Motorsports Inc. may invoice additional amounts pending further assessment and Board of Managers approval.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to certain lawsuits and asserted and unasserted claims. Management has accrued for items that are probable and reasonably estimatable and believes that the resolution of any such matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
During June 2005, Action Performance Companies, Inc. filed a lawsuit against Jeff Bohbot (a.k.a. Jeff Hamilton), Rami Karim, Jeff Hamilton Industries, Inc., Mercedes Bohbot, and Why Not, Inc. d/b/a Not Why, alleging fraud and deceit, intentional misrepresentation of fact, fraud and deceit, negligent misrepresentation of fact, fraud and deceit, concealment or suppression of material facts, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, breach of employment agreement, unfair competition and fraud regarding pricing of goods. The Bohbot parties filed various counterclaims against the Company including breach of the asset purchase agreement, trademark purchase agreement and employment agreement for wrongful discharge. The controversy led to various other litigations, including Alessi v. Motorsports Authentics, Inc. (Arizona Superior Court, Maricopa County), and Action Performance Companies, Inc. and Jeff Hamilton Collection, Inc. v. Jeffrey F. Gersh, and Zimmerman, Rosenfeld, Gersh & Leeds, LLP (U.S. District Court, Central District of California). The trial of the initial lawsuit, conducted in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, concluded on March 8, 2007, with a jury verdict in favor of the Company for $1.0 million in compensatory damages and $0.5 million in punitive damages against Jeff Bohbot. The jury awarded Mercedes Bohbot $0.4 million in past trademark royalties due under the trademark purchase agreement between the parties, which was offset by the court by $0.3 million under the Company’s indemnity claim leaving a judgment of approximately $0.1 million. All parties filed notices of appeal with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the Company doing so only to preserve its rights in connection with ongoing efforts to reach a global settlement winding up all related matters.
On January 18, 2008, the Company entered into a global settlement agreement resolving all matters pertaining to the Bohbot parties, including all of the cases described above. The settlement included a $0.6 million cash payment, which is included in other income for 2008, to the Company and the release of Mercedes Bohbot’s $0.1 million judgment against the Company. Because of those required payments by the Bohbots to the Company, and because of concerns as to the Bohbots’ financial status, the finality of the settlement agreement was contingent upon expiration of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code’s preferential transfer period (in order to prevent the Bohbots from voiding those payments by declaring bankruptcy). That period expired in late April 2008, thereby solidifying the finality of the settlement agreement and enabling the Company to reverse the accruals previously reserved in connection with those matters of $1.9 million, which is included in other income for 2008.

 


 

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Note M — Related-party Transactions
The Company purchases and sells motorsports merchandise, remits royalty payments, and remits trackside commission payments to International Speedway Corporation (ISC), Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (SMI) and NASCAR, who is a related party through ISC.
The following is a summary of related party transactions as of November 30 (in thousands):
                         
            2009          
    ISC   SMI   NASCAR
 
Merchandise purchases, trackside commission payments, royalty payments and other
  $ 2,998     $ 5,205     $ 2,100  
Merchandise sales, sale of equipment and other services
    1,516       4,659       5  
Accounts receivable due
    25       1,566        
Accounts payable owed
          534        
 
                         
            2008          
    ISC   SMI   NASCAR
 
Merchandise purchases, trackside commission payments, royalty payments and other
  $ 4,744     $ 5,000     $ 3,777  
Merchandise sales, sale of equipment and other services
    3,124       16,729       54  
Accounts receivable due
    236       2,652       15  
Accounts payable owed
    301       772        
Repayment of note payable and accrued interest
    3,547       3,547        
Interest expense related to note payable
    107       107        
 
                         
            2007          
    ISC   SMI   NASCAR
 
Merchandise purchases, trackside commission payments, royalty payments and other
  $ 5,173     $ 3,997     $ 3,406  
Merchandise sales and other services
    2,507       13,174       43  
Accounts receivable due
    167       5,411        
Accounts payable owed
    32       116       11  
Note payable
    3,000       3,000        
Accrued interest related to note payable
    440       440        
Interest expense related to note payable
    244       244