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Exhibit 99.1
 
FINAL:  For Immediate Release
 
 
RLJ ENTERTAINMENT REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE FOURTH
QUARTER AND TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012
 
BETHESDA, MD - April 10, 2013 – RLJ Entertainment Inc., (NASDAQ: RLJE), today reported results for the fourth quarter1 and pro forma financial information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2012.  RLJ Entertainment is a leading creator, owner and distributor of media content across digital, broadcast and physical platforms, which leverages its branding expertise, access to content and direct to consumer skills to optimize the value of its programs for distinct audiences.  RLJ Entertainment was formed in October 2012 through the business combination of RLJ Acquisition, Inc., Image Entertainment, Inc. and Acorn Media Group, Inc.

RLJ Entertainment is focused on driving growth through the development of interest-based lifestyle entertainment services for targeted audiences in niche genres including British drama and mystery, stand-up comedy, fitness, faith and urban by using new technologies to deliver that content to consumers.

Robert L. Johnson, Chairman of RLJ Entertainment stated, “During the year, we made substantial progress integrating two very compelling entertainment businesses and establishing a solid platform and distribution strategy to offer exciting new entertainment content to loyal and passionate audiences.  We remain focused on optimizing the exploitation of content across all platforms with specific focus on subscription models tailored to distinct consumer interests.”

Miguel Penella, Chief Executive Officer of RLJ Entertainment, commented, “While our results in 2012 did not meet our expectations, they are not representative of what we believe is the future potential of the company.  We are pleased with the progress we have made to capitalize on the financial and operational synergies associated with combining Acorn and Image.  To date, we have realized $6.2 million in pro forma costs synergies and expect to achieve additional synergies in 2013.

“We have also worked diligently to maximize the value of our content across a variety of distribution platforms.  We believe we have a very strong pipeline of releases scheduled for 2013, and our direct to consumer digital channel, Acorn TV saw a significant increase in subscribers over the course of the year.  Acorn TV is a terrific blueprint for how we will develop and monetize additional niche channels, which we believe will be a strong growth engine for our business going forward.”
 

1 References to Q4 or fourth quarter for U.S. GAAP numbers represent the combined company results for the period October 3 to December 31, 2012.
 
 
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Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2012 Results

The company is presenting financial information for the fourth quarter 2012 and pro forma financial information for fiscal year end periods due to the closing of the business combination among RLJ Entertainment, Image Entertainment and Acorn Media on October 2, 2012.

For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, RLJ Entertainment reported net revenue of $59.5 million.  For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012, RLJ Entertainment pro forma net revenue was $181.0 million, in line with previously disclosed estimates. Revenue results for the fourth quarter and pro forma full year ended December 31, 2012 were primarily attributable to higher legacy Acorn Media revenues in the wholesale and direct to consumer businesses and strong merchandise offerings offset by lower revenues at legacy Image Entertainment due to a smaller slate of film releases in 2012 versus 2011.

Net income for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 totaled $1.7 million. For the full year 2012, pro forma net loss totaled $20.7 million.

EBITDA totaled $11.2 million for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. EBITDA results for the fourth quarter were driven by increased infrastructure savings and lower manufacturing costs.  For the full year 2012, pro forma adjusted EBITDA, including integration savings, was $28.4 million, in line with previously disclosed estimates, and which includes approximately $6.2 million in savings as a result of the previously announced business combination.  Pro forma adjusted EBITDA, not including the savings from the previously announced business combination, was approximately $22.3 million.  The pro forma adjusted EBITDA results for the full year 2012 were driven by lower net revenues and, to a lesser extent, higher bad debt expense related to the HMV bankruptcy filing in the UK in January, 2013.

Business Outlook

Miguel Penella, Chief Executive Officer of RLJ Entertainment, concluded, “We are in the early stages of building a business that we believe will capitalize on the significant transformation that is taking place in the video content industry.  The integration of Acorn and Image is just the first step in creating an enterprise that delivers unique and interest-specific content to targeted audiences via traditional as well as new digital distribution channels.  In addition to leveraging our extensive experience establishing niche brands and genre categories, our operating plan is sharply focused on continuing to acquire and distribute content across multiple platforms, opportunistically acquiring both distribution and content rights for programs that can effectively be monetized, and developing proprietary digital channels that can evolve into strong media brands.
 
 
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“Given the scope of work necessary to scale and grow the business, as well as the investment necessary to ensure future success, we believe it is appropriate to provide the investment community revenue and EBITDA margin target ranges that reflect our expectations for the business in the near to mid-term.  Over the next two years, we expect to achieve average annual revenue growth of approximately 10 percent and expect to deliver EBITDA margins on average of approximately 10 to 15 percent over that same time period.  EBITDA margins will have some variability from quarter to quarter given our investment strategy.  We are committed to achieving these financial objectives, which in combination with our growth plans should put us in a good position to generate significant value for our shareholders in the years ahead.”

This financial guidance is based on information available to management as of April 10, 2013.  RLJ Entertainment expressly disclaims any duty to update this guidance.

About RLJ Entertainment

RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) is a premier independent licensee and distributor of entertainment content and programming in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia with over 5,300 exclusive titles.  RLJE is a leader in numerous genres via its owned and distributed brands such as Acorn (British TV), Image (stand-up comedy, feature films), One Village (urban), Acacia (fitness), Slingshot (faith), Athena (educational), Criterion (art films) and Madacy (gift sets).  These titles are distributed in multiple formats including DVD, Blu-Ray, digital download, digital streaming, broadcast television (including satellite and cable), theatrical and non-theatrical.
 
Via its majority-owned subsidiary Agatha Christie Limited (“ACL”), RLJE manages the intellectual property and publishing rights to some of the greatest works of mystery fiction, including stories of the iconic sleuths Miss Marple and Poirot.  And through its direct-to-consumer business, RLJE has direct contacts and billing relationships with millions of consumers.
 
RLJE leverages its management experience to acquire, distribute, and monetize existing and original content for its many distribution channels, including its nascent branded digital subscription channels, and engages distinct audiences with programming that appeals directly to their unique viewing interests.  RLJE has proprietary e-commerce web sites for the Acorn and Acacia brands, and owns the recently launched Acorn TV digital subscription service.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release may include “forward looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United Stated Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “plan”, “outlook”, and “project” and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. Investors are cautioned that such forward looking statements with respect to revenues, earnings, EBITDA, performance, strategies, prospects and other aspects of the business of RLJ Entertainment is based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties.
 
 
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A number of factors could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those indicated by such forward looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: (1) RLJ Entertainment’s ability to integrate the businesses of Image Entertainment, Inc. and Acorn Media Group, Inc.; (2) the inability of RLJ Entertainment to fully realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination with Image Entertainment, Inc. and Acorn Media Group, Inc. or such benefits taking longer to realize than expected; (3) the ability of RLJ Entertainment’s officers and directors to generate a number of potential investment opportunities; (4) RLJ Entertainment’s ability to maintain relationships with customers, employees, suppliers and lessors; (5) the loss of key personnel; (6) delays in the release of new titles or other content; (7) the effects of disruptions in RLJ Entertainment’s supply chain; (8) the limited liquidity and trading of RLJ Entertainment’s public securities; (9) RLJ Entertainment’s financial performance, including the ability of RLJ Entertainment to achieve revenue growth and EBITDA margins or realize synergies; (10) the possibility that RLJ Entertainment  may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors; (11) the need for additional capital and the availability of financing; (12) technological changes; (13) pricing and availability of products and services; (14) demand for RLJ Entertainment’s products and services; (15) the ability to leverage and monetize content; and (16) other risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in filings with the SEC by RLJ Entertainment.

Readers are referred to the most recent reports filed with the SEC by RLJ Entertainment. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
 
Contact:
Sloane & Company
Josh Hochberg, 212-446-1892
Jhochberg@sloanepr.com

or

Erica Bartsch, 212-446-1875
ebartsch@sloanepr.com

Traci Otey Blunt, 240-744-7858
The RLJ Companies
press@rljcompanies.com
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of December 31, 2012 and 2011
 

 
ASSETS

   
Successor
   
Predecessor
 
(In thousands)
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,739     $ 1,625  
Accounts receivable, net of reserve for returns, allowances and provision for doubtful accounts of
$11,435 – 2012
$2,423 – 2011
    24,611       14,836  
Inventories, net
    23,029       8,237  
Investment in film and television programs
    89,797       25,593  
Property, equipment and improvements, net
    1,800       845  
Equity investment in ACL
    25,449        
Other intangible assets
    23,883       398  
Goodwill
    47,382        
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    1,938       1,169  
Total assets
  $ 242,628     $ 52,703  

 
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS, CONTINUED

December 31, 2012 and 2011


 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

   
Successor
   
Predecessor
 
(In thousands, except share data)
 
December 31, 2012
   
December 31, 2011
 
Accounts payable
  $ 18,968     $ 4,809  
Bank overdraft
    477       2,016  
Accrued liabilities
    11,145       6,641  
Accrued royalties and distribution fees
    32,658       9,327  
Deferred revenue
    4,339        
Revolving credit facility
    7,551       83  
Senior term notes, less debt discount
    51,225        
Subordinated notes payable and other debt
    23,547        
Deferred tax liability
    350        
Stock warrant liability
    4,324        
Total liabilities
    154,584       22,876  
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 13)
               
Stockholders' equity:
               
Successor – common stock, $0.001 par value, 250 million shares authorized, 13,377,546 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012
    13        
Predecessor – common stock, $0.01 par value, 10 million shares authorized, 1,023,466 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011
          10  
Additional paid-in capital
    86,133       4,451  
Stockholders’ notes receivable
          (684 )
Retained earnings
    1,743       26,295  
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)
    155       (421 )
Non-controlling interests
          759  
Treasury stock, 50,933 shares, at cost
          (583 )
Net stockholders’ equity
    88,044       29,827  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 242,628     $ 52,703  
 
 
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Periods Ended December 31, 2012, October 2, 2012, and the Year Ended December 31, 2011


 
   
Successor
   
Predecessor
   
Predecessor
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
October 3, to December 31,
2012
   
January 1, to October 2,
2012
   
Year Ended December 31,
2011
 
NET REVENUES
  $ 59,529     $ 57,830     $ 83,712  
COST OF SALES
    40,096       31,819       40,695  
Gross profit
    19,433       26,011       43,017  
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES:
                       
Selling expenses
    9,096       11,149       18,826  
General and administrative expenses
    7,480       9,993       14,040  
Transaction costs
          10,183       1,114  
Total selling, general and administrative expenses
    16,576       31,325       33,980  
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
    2,857       (5,314 )     9,037  
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
                       
Interest in ACL’s net income
    695       983        
Interest expense
    (2,002 )     (847 )     (72 )
Interest income
                55  
Other income (expense)
    852       118       (69 )
Total other income (expense)
    (455 )     254       (86 )
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    2,402       (5,060 )     8,951  
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
    659       203       843  
NET INCOME (LOSS)
    1,743       (5,263 )     8,108  
Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
          (43 )     (265 )
NET INCOME (LOSS) APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 1,743     $ (5,306 )   $ 7,843  
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE – UNRESTRICTED COMMON STOCK:
                       
Basic
  $ 0.13     $ (5.19 )   $ 7.67  
Diluted
  $ 0.13     $ (5.19 )   $ 7.60  
RESTRICTED COMMON STOCK:
                       
Basic
  $ 0.13     $     $  
Diluted
  $ 0.13     $     $  

 
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

For the Periods Ended December 31, 2012, October 2, 2012, and the Year Ended December 31, 2011


 
   
Successor
   
Predecessor
   
Predecessor
 
(In thousands)
 
October 3, to
December 31,
2012
   
January 1, to
October 2,
2012
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
 
NET INCOME (LOSS):
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,743     $ (5,263 )   $ 8,108  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
                       
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)
    155       308       (96 )
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
    1,898       (4,955 )     8,012  
LESS: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS:
                       
Share of net (income) loss
          (43 )     (265 )
Share of foreign currency translation (gain) loss
          (37 )     11  
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
          (80 )     (254 )
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
  $ 1,898     $ (5,035 )   $ 7,758  
 
 
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

For the Periods Ended December 31, 2012, October 2, 2012, and the Year Ended December 31, 2011


 
   
Common Stock
                                           
(In thousands)
 
Shares
   
Par
Value
   
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
   
Stockholder
Notes
Receivable
   
Retained
Earnings
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Treasury
Stock
   
Non-
controlling
Interests
   
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
 
Balance at January 1, 2011
    1,023     $ 10     $ 4,451     $ (978 )   $ 24,628     $ (336 )   $ (583 )   $ 617     $ 27,809  
Repayments on Stockholders’ Note Receivable
                            294                               294  
Net income
                            7,843                   265       8,108  
Foreign Currency Translation
                                  (85 )           (11 )     (96 )
Stockholders’ Distributions
                            (6,176 )                 (112 )     (6,288 )
Balance at January 1, 2012
    1,023       10       4,451       (684 )     26,295       (421 )     (583 )     759       29,827  
Options Exercised
    23             1,285       (1,285 )                              
Stock-based compensation
                499                                     499  
Net income (loss)
                            (5,306 )                 43       (5,263 )
Foreign Currency Translation
                                  271             37       308  
Stockholders’ Distributions
                            (4,879 )                 (265 )     (5,144 )
Balance at October 2, 2012
    1,046     $ 10     $ 6,235     $ (1,969 )   $ 16,110     $ (150 )   $ (583 )   $ 574     $ 20,227  
                                                                         
                                                                         
Balance at October 3, 2012
    9,994     $ 10     $ 50,113     $     $     $     $     $     $ 50,123  
Purchase consideration:
                                                                       
Image common stock
    2,714       3       21,220                                     21,223  
Acorn Media common stock
    1,575       1       11,879                                     11,880  
Sponsor common stock cancelled
    (1,268 )     (1 )     1                                      
Sponsor warrants cancelled
                713                                     713  
Issuance of unregistered common stock for services
    325             2,158                                     2,158  
Issuance of restricted common stock for services
    38                                                  
Stock-based compensation
                49                                     49  
Foreign Currency Translation
                                  155                   155  
Net income
                            1,743                         1,743  
Balance at December 31, 2012
    13,378     $ 13     $ 86,133     $     $ 1,743     $ 155     $     $     $ 88,044  

 
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Periods Ended December 31, 2012, October 2, 2012, and the Year Ended December 31, 2011


 
   
Successor
   
Predecessor
   
Predecessor
 
(In thousands)
 
October 3, to
December 31,
2012
   
January 1, to
October 2,
2012
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,743     $ (5,263 )   $ 8,108  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                       
Interest in ACL net income
    (695 )     (983 )      
Amortization of film and television programs
    5,178       2,392       2,953  
Depreciation and other amortization
    1,571       400       525  
Noncash interest expense
    260              
Provision for lower of cost or market inventory
                79  
Provision for deferred taxes
    174       177        
Provision (recoveries) for doubtful accounts
    391       304       (302 )
Accelerated amortization and fair value write-down of investments in film and television programs
    73       2,035       524  
Change in fair value of warrant liability and other derivatives
    (622 )     (5 )     (24 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    49       499        
Changes in assets and liabilities associated with operating activities:
                       
Accounts receivable
    (7,886 )     2,800       1,614  
Inventories
    (1,124 )     (151 )     (1,583 )
Investment in film and television programs
    (3,779 )     (11,857 )     (4,089 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    505       (1,137 )     230  
Accounts payable, accrued royalties, fees and liabilities
    (6,847 )     5,533       651  
Deferred revenue
    1,127              
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
    (9,882 )     (5,256 )     8,686  
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Capital expenditures
    (759 )     (505 )     (36 )
Acquisition of ACL
          (21,871 )      
Dividends received from ACL
          2,682        
Acquisition of Image and Acorn Media, net of cash   acquired of $3,569
    (95,347 )            
Net cash used in investing activities
  $ (96,106 )   $ (19,694 )   $ (36 )
 
 
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RLJ ENTERTAINMENT, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS, CONTINUED

For the Periods Ended December 31, 2012, October 2, 2012, and the Year Ended December 31, 2011
 

 
   
Successor
   
Predecessor
   
Predecessor
 
(In thousands)
 
October 3, to
December 31,
2012
   
January 1, to
October 2,
2012
   
Year Ended
December 31,
2011
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                 
Investment by RLJA
  $ 63,825     $     $  
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
    26,051       3,340       83  
Repayments of borrowings under revolving credit facility
    (32,304 )           (2,475 )
Proceeds from debt
    53,944       18,000        
Repayments of debt
    (1,000 )     (675 )      
Proceeds from issuance of shareholder subordinated debt
          2,700        
Proceeds from issuance of subordinated notes payable and other debt
          6,811        
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest
          (265 )     (112 )
Stockholder distributions
          (4,879 )     (6,176 )
Repayment of stockholders’ notes receivable
                294  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    110,516       25,032       (8,386 )
                         
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
    211       (198 )     (231 )
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH:
    4,739       (116 )     33  
Cash at beginning of period
          1,625       1,592  
Cash at end of period
  $ 4,739     $ 1,509     $ 1,625  

 
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Unaudited pro forma financial information reflects the operating results of RLJ Entertainment as if Image Entertainment and Acorn Media were acquired as of the periods indicated.  These combined results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may have been achieved had the combined companies been combined as of such dates or periods, or of RLJ Entertainment’s future operating results.

Management believes EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be meaningful indicators of our performance that provide useful information to investors regarding our financial condition and results of operations. Presentation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures commonly used in the entertainment industry and by financial analysts and others who follow the industry to measure operating performance. While management considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important measures of comparative operating performance, they should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, net income and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Not all companies calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner and the measures as presented may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies.

RLJ Entertainment
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

         
Pro Forma
 
      Q4 2012    
FY 2012
 
               
Net Income (Loss) to Common
  $ 1,743     $ (20,679 )
                 
Preferred dividends and noncontrolling Interest
    -       -  
Amortization of film and TV programs (1)
    5,178       13,318  
Depreciation and other amortization
    1,571       5,689  
Interest expense, net
    2,002       7,752  
Income tax provision
    659       705  
                 
EBITDA
  $ 11,153     $ 6,785  
                 
Equity earnings and dividends (2)
    (695 )     (2,013 )
ACL EBITDA (3)
    929       4,157  
Amortization of product development (4)
    (646 )     (5,033 )
Severance
    248       488  
Stock based compensation (5)
    49       1,539  
Customer conversion costs (6)
    -       1,012  
Warrant liability (7)
    (622 )     (622 )
Transaction costs (8)
    -       13,073  
Senior management compensation savings (9)
    -       2,600  
One-time international banking / professional fees (10)
    275       275  
                 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 10,691     $ 22,261  
 
 
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(1) Includes amortization of film library costs and intangible assets arising at the date of the business combination.
(2) Reflects the elimination of ACL equity earnings and dividends included in net income.
(3) Reflects the inclusion of RLJE 64% interest in ACL EBITDA, calculated as (i) 64% of 2012 pro forma full year pre-tax income of $6.36 million plus depreciation / amortization of $0.17 million less interest income of $0.04 million and (ii) 64% of October 3, 2012 to December 31, 2012 per tax income of $1.38 million plus depreciation / amortization of $0.04 million less interest income of $0.03 million.
(4) Amortization of Product Development cost is considered a normal operating business expense and not added back for Adjusted EBITDA or for our banking covenant calculations.
(5) Reflects non-cash stock option costs from terminated Image and Acorn plans in the 2012 pro forma period.
 (6)  Reflects one-time inventory returns processing and handling costs.
(7) Reflects elimination of gain in warrant liability.
(8) Represents Acorn and Image transaction costs, includes (i) retention bonuses of approximately $5.0 million, (ii) investment banking fees of $3.1 million and (iii) legal and professional fees.
(9) Eliminates the compensation paid to Acorn’s Chairman and Vice Chairman in the period January 1, 2012 through October 2, 2012. These positions were eliminated as of October 2, 2012.
(10) Primarily legal fees associated with securing international copyrights and documenting and completing international banking arrangements in UK and Australia.

Reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to adjusted EBITDA including integration savings:

Management has identified (and previously disclosed) three specific initiatives designed to improve near-term profitability performance, including (i) personnel efficiencies, (ii) manufacturing savings, and (iii) operational savings.  Based on actions taken to date as well as planned initiatives in April 2013, including the announced assumption of Acorn’s replication and supply chain activities by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, management currently estimates annual savings for such initiatives, if included with actual fourth quarter and pro forma 2012 full year results of operations, as follows:

(In thousands)
    Q4 2012    
Pro forma FY 2012
 
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 10,691     $ 22,261  
Personnel Savings
    942       3,773  
Manufacturing Savings
    325       1,300  
Operational Savings
    275       1,100  
Total adjusted EBITDA including integration savings
  $ 12,233     $ 28,434  
 
 
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