Special Meeting of Mossimo, Inc. Stockholders to Vote on Merger Scheduled for
October 31, 2006
NEW YORK, Oct. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ICON) today announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC) has declared effective Iconix's amended Registration Statement on Form
S-4 relating to the proposed merger between Mossimo and a subsidiary of
Iconix.
Mossimo stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 10,
2006 are entitled to vote at the special meeting of Mossimo stockholders to be
held on October 31, 2006, and will be mailed a definitive proxy
statement/prospectus describing the special meeting on or about October 11,
2006. A copy of the definitive proxy statement/prospectus is also available on
the SEC's website: http://www.sec.gov, on Iconix's website:
http://www.iconixbrand.com, or from Mossimo's Chief Financial Officer, Vicken
Festekjian, who may be reached by telephone at (310) 460-0040.
Mossimo stockholders are encouraged to read the definitive proxy
statement/prospectus related to the proposed merger in its entirety as it
provides, among other things, a detailed discussion of the process that led to
the proposed merger and the reasons. Mossimo's Board of Directors unanimously
recommended that Mossimo stockholders vote FOR the adoption and approval of
the merger agreement.
About Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
Iconix Brand Group, Inc. owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of
consumer brands including CANDIE'S(R), BONGO(R), BADGLEY MISCHKA(R), JOE
BOXER(R), RAMPAGE(R), MUDD(R) and LONDON FOG(R). The Company licenses its
brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every
major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass
market. Iconix, through its in-house advertising agency, advertises and
markets its brands to continually increase consumer awareness and loyalty.
About Mossimo, Inc.
Founded in 1987, Mossimo, Inc. is a designer, licensor and distributor of
men's, women's, boys' and girls' apparel, footwear, and other fashion
accessories such as jewelry, watches, handbags and belts.
Additional Information About the Merger and Where to Find It
Iconix has filed a registration statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-135496), as amended, containing a definitive proxy statement/prospectus,
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Mossimo by Iconix. On or about
October 11, 2006, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus will be mailed to
Mossimo stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 10,
2006. Investors and securityholders of Mossimo are urged to read the
definitive proxy statement/prospectus because it contains important
information about Iconix, Mossimo and the proposed merger. The definitive
proxy statement/prospectus, and any other documents filed by Iconix or Mossimo
with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at
www.sec.gov and Iconix's website at www.iconixbrand.com. In addition,
investors and securityholders may obtain free copies of the documents filed
with the SEC by Iconix by contacting Iconix's Chief Financial Officer at
(212) 730-0030. Investors and securityholders may obtain free copies of the
documents filed with the SEC by Mossimo by contacting Mossimo's Chief
Financial Officer at (310) 460-0040. Investors and securityholders of Mossimo
are urged to read the definitive proxy statement/prospectus before making any
voting or investment decision with respect to the proposed merger.
Contact: David Conn
Executive Vice President, Iconix Brand Group
212.819.2077
SOURCE Iconix Brand Group, Inc.
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/CONTACT: David Conn, Executive Vice President, Iconix Brand Group,
+1-212-819-2077; or Vicken Festekjian, Chief Financial Officer of Mossimo,
+1-310-460-0040/
/Web site: http://iconixbrand.com /
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CO: Iconix Brand Group, Inc.; Mossimo, Inc.
ST: New York
IN: REA FAS
SU: TNM
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