10-Q

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2015

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number 000-27517

GAIAM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

COLORADO	84-1113527
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

833 WEST SOUTH BOULDER ROAD,

LOUISVILLE, COLORADO 80027

(Address of principal executive offices)

(303) 222-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

Class	Outstanding at August 4, 2015
Class A Common Stock ($.0001 par value)	19,122,319
Class B Common Stock ($.0001 par value)	5,400,000

GAIAM, INC.

FORM  10-Q

INDEX

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited):	3
	Condensed consolidated balance sheets at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014	4
	Condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	5
	Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	6
	Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014	7
	Notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	21
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	21
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION		21
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	21
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	22
Item 5.	Other Information	22
Item 6.	Exhibits	23
	SIGNATURES	24

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strive,” “future,” “intend” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” and elsewhere in this report. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, legal disputes or arbitration proceedings, general economic conditions, competition, changing consumer preferences, inventory risk, acquisitions, new initiatives undertaken by us, loss of key personnel, our founder’s control of us, brand reputation, difficulty obtaining financing, product liability, dependence on third-party suppliers, reliance on communication and shipping networks, reliance on security and information systems, the effect of government regulation, legal liability for website content, our reliance on a centralized fulfillment center, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, increases in postage and shipping costs, changing reporting requirements, the potential separation of our subscription unit from the Gaiam-branded business resulting in two separate publicly traded companies and other risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our view only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information.

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Unaudited Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

We have prepared our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to these rules and regulations, although we believe that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In our opinion, the unaudited interim condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly, in all material respects, our consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2015, the interim results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, and cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014. These interim statements have not been audited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 2014 was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K. The interim condensed consolidated financial statements contained herein should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements, including the notes thereto, for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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GAIAM, INC.

Condensed consolidated balance sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)	June 30, 2015			December 31, 2014
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash	$	18,426		$	15,772
Accounts receivable, net		16,075			30,266
Inventory, less allowances		16,845			20,154
Other current assets		19,835			11,998
Current assets of discontinued operations		300			582
Total current assets		71,481			78,772
Property and equipment, net		24,516			23,231
Media library, net		8,319			7,691
Goodwill		15,448			15,448
Other intangibles, net		728			823
Other assets		12,576			12,667
Total assets	$	133,068		$	138,632
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	11,786		$	18,837
Accrued liabilities		26,670			20,236
Total current liabilities		38,456			39,073
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders’ equity:
Class A common stock, $.0001 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 19,122,148 and 19,084,958 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively		2			2
Class B common stock, $.0001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 5,400,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014		1			1
Additional paid-in capital		171,939			171,315
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(227	)		(200	)
Accumulated deficit		(81,338	)		(76,329	)
Total Gaiam, Inc. shareholders’ equity		90,377			94,789
Noncontrolling interest		4,235			4,770
Total equity		94,612			99,559
Total liabilities and equity	$	133,068		$	138,632

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GAIAM, INC.

Condensed consolidated statements of operations

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(unaudited)						(unaudited)
Net revenue	$	41,146		$	32,451		$	78,784		$	70,062
Cost of goods sold		22,939			16,983			43,330			37,574
Gross profit		18,207			15,468			35,454			32,488
Expenses:
Selling and operating		14,493			15,160			31,213			31,523
Corporate, general and administration		3,602			2,852			7,014			5,962
Other general expense		89			611			89			636
Total expenses		18,184			18,623			38,316			38,121
Income (loss) from operations		23			(3,155	)		(2,862	)		(5,633	)
Interest and other income (expense)		114			27			(370	)		65
Gain on sale of investments		—			1,042			—			1,480
Income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest		137			(2,086	)		(3,232	)		(4,088	)
Income tax expense		125			130			174			226
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		12			(2,216	)		(3,406	)		(4,314	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net loss		(1,109	)		(2,214	)		(4,993	)		(4,286	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(8	)		(174	)		(16	)		(236	)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—basic and diluted:
From continuing operations	$	0.00		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.19	)
From discontinued operations	$	(0.05	)	$	0.00		$	(0.06	)	$	0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.19	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic		24,511			24,090			24,501			24,048
Diluted		24,610			24,090			24,501			24,048

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GAIAM, INC.

Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014			2015			2014
	(unaudited)						(unaudited)
Net loss	$	(1,109	)	$	(2,214	)	$	(4,993	)	$	(4,286	)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of tax		(25	)		26			(92	)		37
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity security, net of tax		—			(30	)		—			202
Reclassification of gain on equity security to net income, net of tax		—			(319	)		—			(319	)
Comprehensive loss		(1,134	)		(2,537	)		(5,085	)		(4,366	)
Less: comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest		35			(9	)		49			(25	)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,099	)	$	(2,546	)	$	(5,036	)	$	(4,391	)

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

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GAIAM, INC.

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014
	(unaudited)
Operating activities
Net loss	$	(4,993	)	$	(4,286	)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations		1,587			(28	)
Net loss from continuing operations		(3,406	)		(4,314	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities—continuing operations:
Depreciation		1,156			982
Amortization		1,229			1,239
Share-based compensation expense		473			715
Gain on sale of investments		—			(1,480	)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign currency		343			(36	)
Other		25			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net		14,326			8,157
Inventory, less allowances		3,264			2,015
Other current and long term assets		(7,668	)		(5,235	)
Accounts payable		(7,207	)		(2,199	)
Accrued liabilities		6,311			(1,917	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities—continuing operations		8,846			(2,073	)
Net cash used in operating activities—discontinued operations		(1,305	)		(818	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		7,541			(2,891	)
Investing activities
Proceeds from sale of investments		—			2,646
Purchase of property, equipment and media rights		(4,213	)		(2,411	)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities		(4,213	)		235
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of stock		151			1,326
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(486	)		(150	)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(335	)		1,176
Effect of exchange rates on cash		(339	)		101
Net change in cash		2,654			(1,379	)
Cash at beginning of period		15,772			32,229
Cash at end of period	$	18,426			30,850
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes paid	$	594		$	424
Interest paid	$	2		$	22

See accompanying notes to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements

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Notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements

References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our” or “Gaiam” refer to Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise.

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“the Company”) provide a broad selection of yoga, fitness, and wellness products, content, and eco-travel services. Our products are sold through major retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries. We also sell our products through digital partners, websites and ecommerce channels. Gaiam TV, our global subscription video streaming service, provides our members with access to conscious media on virtually any internet-connected device anytime, anywhere. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 7, 1988.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

2. Spin-off of Gaiam TV

On February 20, 2015, our wholly-owned subsidiary Gaia, Inc. (“Gaiam TV”) filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced proposed separation of the Gaiam TV segment from the Gaiam Brand segment into two separate publicly traded companies. Gaiam TV filed an amended Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2015. The proposed tax-free spin-off will occur through a distribution to Gaiam, Inc.’s shareholders of all the stock of Gaiam TV. Gaiam TV will hold all of the assets and liabilities of the Gaiam TV segment. The Gaiam Brand segment will remain with Gaiam, Inc. after the distribution. The completion of the separation is subject to satisfaction of several conditions. Furthermore, our board of directors has the right and ability, in its sole discretion, to abandon the proposed separation at any time before the distribution date. As a result, there can be no assurance that the separation will occur.

In connection with the proposed spin-off, Gaiam TV anticipates entering into a reorganization agreement with Gaiam, Inc. to provide for, among other things, the principal corporate transactions required to effect the spin-off, certain conditions to the spin-off and provisions governing the relationship between Gaiam TV and Gaiam, Inc. with respect to and resulting from the spin-off. The reorganization agreement will also provide that the holders of options to purchase Gaiam, Inc. Class A common stock who are employees or non-employee directors of Gaiam, Inc. on the record date for the distribution will receive options to purchase shares of Gaiam TV’s Class A common stock in the same ratio as shareholders. Additionally there will be a corresponding adjustment to the existing Gaiam, Inc. option held by such holder. The spin-off will not constitute a change in control for purposes of Gaiam, Inc.’s equity plans, and therefore no vesting of awards will occur as a result of the spin-off. In addition, the reorganization agreement will address the treatment of the various insurance policies held by Gaiam, Inc. and Gaiam TV after the spin-off. Gaiam TV will enter into multiple license agreements with Gaiam, Inc. including a license agreement for the use of the “Gaiam TV” trade name, and related trademarks and service marks following the spin-off.

Providing the spin-off is completed, Gaiam TV anticipates entering into a transition services agreement with Gaiam, Inc. in connection with the separation. Under the transition services agreement, Gaiam, Inc. and Gaiam TV will agree to provide certain services to the other for a period of up to 24 months following the spin-off, or such other shorter period as may be provided in the transition services agreement. The services to be provided may include certain corporate services including, but not limited to, management, financial, accounting, tax, human resources, payroll, technical, fulfillment, software quality control, and certain office services as required from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Charges for these services will be based on the actual cost of such services without premium or mark-up, although applicable administrative and other overhead costs associated with the services will be allocated and included in the service charge. The employees of Gaiam TV will remain eligible employees under certain employee benefit plans currently maintained by Gaiam, Inc., which will be managed under the transition services agreement.

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Effective January 1, 2015, Gaiam, Inc. contributed to Gaiam TV its 100% membership interest in Boulder Road LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. Boulder Road LLC is the sole owner of the property located at 833 West South Boulder Road in Louisville, Colorado, which is the location for our operations and the principal executive offices of Gaiam, Inc., Gaiam TV and various other companies. The Gaiam, Inc. business unit and the Gaiam TV business unit have entered into lease agreements with Boulder Road LLC effective with the contribution. The intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

3. Investments

We did not sell any investments or recognize any gains on sales of investments during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we reported a gain of $1.0 million on the sale of our Real Goods Solar, Inc. (“RGSE”) class A common stock. The value of the stock had been previously reduced to zero through the recognition of our portion of RGSE’s net losses.

In connection with the sale of our non-branded entertainment media business to Cinedigm Corp. in October 2013, we received shares of Cinedigm Corp.’s Class A common stock with a fair value of $1.2 million. During June 2014, we sold all of these shares and realized a gain of $0.5 million.

4. Equity

During the first six months of 2015, we issued 10,000 shares of our Class A common stock under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan to our independent directors, in lieu of cash compensation, for services rendered in 2015. We valued the shares issued to our independent directors at estimated fair value based on the closing price of our shares on the date the shares were issued, which by policy is the last trading day of each quarter in which the services were rendered.

During the first six months of 2015, we issued 27,000 shares of our Class A common stock with net proceeds of $0.2 million in connection with option exercises. The following is a reconciliation from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015 of the carrying amount of total equity, equity attributable to Gaiam, Inc., and equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

							Gaiam, Inc. Shareholders
(in thousands)	Total			Comprehensive Loss			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Class A and Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	99,559					$	(76,329	)	$	(200	)	$	3	$	171,315	$	4,770
Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation		624						—			—			—		624		—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(486	)					—			—			—		—		(486	)
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income		(4,993	)		(4,993	)		(5,009	)		—			—		—		16
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40		(92	)		(92	)		—			(27	)		—		—		(65	)
Comprehensive loss				$	(5,085	)
Balance at June 30, 2015	$	94,612					$	(81,338	)	$	(227	)	$	3	$	171,939	$	4,235

5. Share-Based Payments

During the first six months of 2015 and 2014, we extended the term of certain options granted under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan to a member of our executive team for an additional year, and recognized $0.1 and $0.4 million of associated stock compensation expense. Total share-based compensation expense is reported in corporate, general and administration expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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6. Net Loss per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders

Basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders excludes any dilutive effects of options. We compute basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. We excluded common stock equivalents of 985,000 and 659,000 from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and 987,000 and 1,531,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, because their effect was antidilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	4		$	(2,390	)	$	(3,422	)	$	(4,550	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)
Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share		24,511			24,090			24,501			24,048
Effect of dilutive securities		99			—			—			—
Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share		24,610			24,090			24,501			24,048
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.00		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.19	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(0.05	)	$	0.00		$	(0.06	)	$	0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.19	)

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized gains on the sales of investments (see Note 3) of $1.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of these gains, net loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 would have increased by $0.04 and $0.06 per share, respectively. There were no similar gains recognized in 2015.

7. Income Taxes

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we determined that a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets was necessary due to the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. Since that time, we have continued to provide a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. As income is generated in future periods, the Company expects to reverse the valuation allowance as utilization of the deferred tax assets occurs.

8. Segment Information

We manage our company and aggregate our operational and financial information in accordance with two reportable segments, which are aligned based on their products or services:

Gaiam Brand:	This segment includes all our branded yoga, fitness, and wellness products. It also includes our eco-travel subsidiary.
Gaiam TV:	This segment includes our digital video streaming service. We previously announced that we are pursuing the potential spin off of this segment into a separate company.

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Amounts shown as “Other unallocated corporate expenses” in the table below, are primarily expenses of being a public company, and legal costs associated with the proposed spin-off of Gaiam TV, which we do not allocate to our segments. Although we are able to track sales by channel, the management, allocation of resources, and analysis and reporting of expenses are presented on a combined basis, at the reportable segment level. Contribution margin is defined as net revenue less cost of goods sold and total operating expenses. Financial information for our segments is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net revenue:
Gaiam Brand	$	37,861		$	30,035		$	72,393		$	65,351
Gaiam TV		3,285			2,416			6,391			4,711
Consolidated net revenue		41,146			32,451			78,784			70,062
Contribution income (loss):
Gaiam Brand		2,107			380			2,118			506
Gaiam TV		(1,078	)		(1,938	)		(3,436	)		(4,145	)
Segment contribution income (loss)		1,029			(1,558	)		(1,318	)		(3,639	)
Other unallocated corporate expenses		(1,006	)		(1,597	)		(1,544	)		(1,994	)
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		23			(3,155	)		(2,862	)		(5,633	)
Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:
Interest and other income (expense)		114			27			(370	)		65
Gain on sale of investment		—			1,042			—			1,480
Income tax expense		(125	)		(130	)		(174	)		(226	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(8	)		(174	)		(16	)		(236	)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)

As discussed in Note 2, Gaiam TV filed an amended registration statement on Form 10 with the SEC on May 29, 2015. The segment amounts presented here and discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q vary insignificantly from the amounts reported by Gaiam TV in the Form 10, as the Form 10 requires that certain items be recast for stand-alone presentation.

9. Commitments and Contingencies

On August 13, 2014, Cinedigm Corp. and Cinedigm Entertainment Holdings, LLC (together, “Cinedigm”) initiated an arbitration proceeding with the American Arbitration Association under the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated October 17, 2013, by and among Cinedigm and the Company and one of its subsidiaries (the “MIPA”). Cinedigm’s arbitration demand alleges that the Company owes Cinedigm approximately $12.9 million under the working capital adjustment mechanism included in the MIPA. In addition, Cinedigm has claimed that Gaiam materially breached its representations and warranties under the MIPA, that the Company engaged in fraudulent and tortious acts in connection with the sale, and that the Company breached the terms of other agreements related to the transaction. The aggregate relief requested by Cinedigm exceeds $30.0 million and includes unspecified compensatory damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest, and other relief.

The Company believes that Cinedigm’s arbitration claims are without merit and represent a post-closing attempt to renegotiate the MIPA purchase price, and the Company intends to assert its positions vigorously through the legal process. Moreover, the Company believes that if the working capital mechanism is properly applied, Cinedigm owes the Company over $8.0 million, and this amount is reflected in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company has initiated an arbitration process against Cinedigm. In addition to its working capital claim, the Company is pursuing a claim of approximately $700,000 against Cinedigm in connection with the Transition Services Agreement executed as part of the MIPA transaction, and is reviewing other claims that it may pursue against Cinedigm. The dispute outcome cannot be predicted at this time.

In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of any asserted claim, particularly where large or indeterminate damages are sought, the Company cannot predict the outcome of any pending matter, the timing of ultimate resolution, or the eventual gain or

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loss (in each case, if any). However, in light of the uncertainty of litigation generally and the uncertainty of collection with regard to any judgment that the Company seeks, as well as the more certain substantial legal fees and costs that the Company expects to expend in the matter (which may continue into 2016), the Company accrued a litigation-related reserve in the fourth quarter of 2014 of $3.0 million. Costs associated with the dispute are being recorded as a component of discontinued operating expenses.

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From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. Claimed amounts against us may be substantial but may not bear any reasonable relationship to the merits of the claim or the extent of any real risk of court or arbitral awards. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters with certainty, it is reasonably possible that some legal proceedings may be disposed of or decided unfavorably to us and in excess of the amounts currently accrued. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, which are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at June 30, 2015 and can be reasonably estimated are reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

10. Discontinued Operations

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we consummated the sale of GVE Newco, LLC (“GVE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours representing our non-branded entertainment media business and discontinued our direct response television operations (“DRTV”). Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows for these businesses are presented as discontinued operations separate from our continuing operations, for all periods presented in these consolidated condensed financial statements and footnotes, unless indicated otherwise.

The sale of GVE to Cinedigm was subject to customary adjustments, including a post-closing working capital adjustment, which is currently in dispute (see Note 9). The losses from discontinued operations generated during 2015 are mainly attributable to legal costs associated with the dispute. After the sale was consummated, we continued providing extensive administrative and accounting services to the buyer through May 2014. We have not provided any significant services since that time.

The (loss) income from discontinued operations amounts as reported on our consolidated statements of operations were comprised of the following amounts:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014		2015			2014
Net revenue	$	—		$	255	$	—		$	2,509
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes		(1,121	)		2		(1,587	)		28
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations	$	(1,121	)	$	2	$	(1,587	)	$	28

11. Exit Activity Costs

During the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of the sale of GVE and the discontinuation of DRTV, we recorded impairment charges on certain media and assets; and recorded accruals for termination benefits. Those accruals are included in accrued expenses in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The activity in the accrual for termination benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows:

Balance, December 31, 2014	$	1,765
Payments made		(113	)
Balance, June 30, 2015	$	1,652

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12. Subsequent Events

On July 23, 2015, Boulder Road LLC, a subsidiary of Gaiam TV, entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with a bank in the amount of $5.5 million. The note bears interest at the prime rate plus 3.25%, is guaranteed by Gaiam, Inc. and Gaiam TV, and is secured by a Deed of Trust filed against the real property on which the principal offices of the Company are located. No amounts were outstanding under the line of credit at June 30, 2015.

On July 24, 2015, the Company formed a partnership with a third party to jointly market a fitness-based infomercial and its associated products. Under the arrangement, the Company will provide an infomercial which it has developed, and the third party will provide the necessary working capital to advertise and market the infomercial worldwide.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this document. This section is designed to provide information that will assist in understanding our condensed consolidated financial statements, changes in certain items in those statements from period to period, the primary factors that caused those changes and how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Overview and Outlook

We design, create, and market products and media for consumers who are interested in yoga, fitness, and wellness. Additionally, we operate a subscription video on-demand service, Gaiam TV, which is dedicated to creating, acquiring, and delivering conscious media. Through our business activities, we seek to position our brand as a trusted source for products and information that are relevant to our consumers’ active lifestyles and transformational journeys. Our broad distribution network includes retail, online, and digital channels. Our business is vertically integrated from product design and content creation through product development and sourcing, to customer service and distribution. This efficient supply chain enables us to provide quality products at competitive prices for all of our brands.

We intend to build upon our authenticity and heritage in the yoga, fitness, wellness, and conscious media sectors. We believe that the size of our end markets is growing as a result of growth in yoga participation, greater awareness of health and wellness, and the success of our retail and online partners. We intend to leverage our product development, supply chain, and retail relationships to continue to expand and innovate our brand’s offerings enabling us to capitalize on the growth in our end markets.

We market our products and services across two segments: Gaiam Brand and Gaiam TV.

Gaiam Brand Segment

Gaiam is a leader in the markets for yoga, fitness and wellness products and media content. Gaiam brands include Gaiam, focused on yoga and fitness; Gaiam Restore, focused on wellness; SPRI, focused on fitness; and our eco-travel business.

We develop and market yoga, fitness and wellness accessories, apparel, and media under Gaiam’s brands. These products are sold primarily through major national retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other countries, with placement in over 38,000 retail doors worldwide. We also sell our products through our website and catalogs. Our products and services are targeted to all levels of yoga and fitness enthusiasts, including professionals. We believe that consumers are attracted to our products because of their design, functional characteristics, and our unique brand heritage. Our accessories include yoga mats, bags, straps and blocks; media content including digital media and apps; restorative and massage accessories such as rollers, resistance cords and balance balls; fitness gear such as weights, braided resistance tubing, and cross train equipment; and various other offerings. Our comprehensive line of apparel includes pants, shorts, tops and jackets designed around yoga.

Through our business activities, we seek to position our brand as a trusted source for products that are relevant to our consumers’ active lifestyles. Our broad distribution network includes retail, online, and digital channels. Our business is vertically integrated from product design and content creation through product development and sourcing, to customer service and distribution. This efficient supply chain enables us to provide quality products at competitive prices for all of our brands.

We seek to drive sustainable and profitable growth in this segment by leveraging our brands’ market positions and heritage to expand our product offering and distribution channels. We believe that growth in yoga participation, greater awareness of health and wellness, and the success of our retail and online partners is increasing consumer interest in our brands and products, and creates new opportunities for us to expand our offering. Recent examples of our brand extension include the 2012 launch of Gaiam Restore and SPRI Dynamic Recovery brands, our at-home rehabilitative and restorative products, the 2013 launch of our SPRI Cross Train line of high-intensity fitness accessories and most recently, the launch of our yoga apparel line during the first quarter of 2015.

We recently launched or updated certain websites, evolving our e-commerce experience to focus on engaging customers through digital content, and social and mobile marketing across various devices. With the acquisition of Yoga Studio, the leading paid yoga app for mobile and tablet devices, in the fourth quarter of 2014, we launched our interactive digital strategy, which we will continue to develop and leverage as a point of brand engagement. We plan to invest in our online branding and digital offerings, develop emerging talent, utilize social media, and sponsor local events. Additionally, we will significantly reduce the circulation of our catalogs going forward as the direct-to-consumer business has shifted online.

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Gaiam TV Segment

Gaiam TV is a global digital video subscription service with approximately 7,000 titles which caters to an underserved subscriber base. Gaiam TV’s digital content is available to subscribers on virtually any Internet connected device anytime, anywhere commercial free. The subscription also allows subscribers to download and view files from the library without being actively connected to the internet. Through Gaiam TV subscriptions, customers have unlimited access to a vast library of inspiring films, personal growth related content, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, and more – 90% of which is available exclusively to Gaiam TV subscribers for digital streaming.

In October 2013, Gaiam TV acquired My Yoga Online, an on-line yoga video streaming subscription business in Canada. With this acquisition we grew our content library by approximately 1,300 video titles and expanded our international subscriber base. We plan to continue investing in international expansion, both in terms of subscribers and content.

Gaiam’s board of directors has approved the separation of Gaiam TV and Gaiam Brand into two separate publicly traded companies. We currently expect the separation to take the form of a tax-free spin-off to shareholders. Our board of directors has the right and ability, in its sole discretion, to abandon the proposed separation at any time before the distribution date. As a result, there can be no assurance that the separation will occur.

Results of Operations

The table below summarizes certain of our results for the periods indicated:

	For the Three Months Ended June 30,						For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net revenues	$	41,146		$	32,451		$	78,784		$	70,062
Gross profit		18,207			15,468			35,454			32,488
Selling and operating corporate, general and administration		18,184			18,623			38,316			38,121
Income (loss) from operations		23			(3,155	)		(2,862	)		(5,633	)
Interest and other income (expense)		114			27			(370	)		65
Gain on sale of investment		—			1,042			—			1,480
Income (loss) before taxes and noncontrolling interest		137			(2,086	)		(3,232	)		(4,088	)
Income tax expense		125			130			174			226
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		12			(2,216	)		(3,406	)		(4,314	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net loss		(1,109	)		(2,214	)		(4,993	)		(4,286	)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(8	)		(174	)		(16	)		(236	)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)

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The following table sets forth certain financial data as a percentage of revenue for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net revenue		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%		100.0	%
Cost of goods sold		55.8	%		52.3	%		55.0	%		53.6	%
Gross profit		44.2	%		47.7	%		45.0	%		46.4	%
Expenses:
Selling and operating		35.2	%		46.7	%		39.6	%		45.0	%
Corporate, general and administration		8.8	%		8.8	%		8.9	%		8.5	%
Other general expense		0.2	%		1.9	%		0.1	%		0.9	%
Total expenses		44.2	%		57.4	%		48.6	%		54.4	%
Income (loss) from operations		—	%		-9.7	%		-3.6	%		-8.0	%
Interest and other income (expense)		0.3	%		0.1	%		-0.5	%		0.1	%
Gain on sale on investment		—	%		3.2	%		—	%		2.1	%
Income (loss) before taxes and noncontrolling interest		0.3	%		-6.4	%		-4.1	%		-5.8	%
Income tax expense		0.3	%		0.5	%		0.2	%		0.4	%
Net income (loss) from continuing operations		—	%		-6.9	%		-4.3	%		-6.2	%
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		-2.7	%		—	%		-2.1	%		—	%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		—	%		-0.5	%		—	%		-0.3	%
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.		-2.7	%		-7.4	%		-6.4	%		-6.5	%

Three months ended June 30, 2015 Compared to Three months ended June 30, 2014

Net revenue. Net revenue was $41.1 million during the second quarter of 2015, compared to $32.5 million during the second quarter of 2014. Net revenue in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $7.8 million, or 26.1%, to $37.9 million during the second quarter of 2015 from $30.0 million during the second quarter of 2014. The increase in revenues was due to the successful launch of our apparel line and additional branded product sales, offset by the planned reduction of our catalog business. Net revenue in our Gaiam TV segment increased $0.9 million, or 36.0%, to $3.3 million during the second quarter of 2015 from $2.4 million during the second quarter of 2014. Revenues increased due to the launch of Gaiam TV on Comcast in January 2015 and continued subscriber growth. Gaiam TV revenue growth was slowed as we reduced overall spending in an effort to achieve our goal of profitability in this business segment before June 30, 2015.

Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased $6.0 million, or 35.1%, to $22.9 million during the second quarter of 2015 from $17.0 million during the second quarter of 2014. Cost of goods sold in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $5.8 million, or 34.8%, to $22.4 million during the second quarter of 2015 from $16.6 million during the second quarter of 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, increased to 59.2% compared to 55.3% during the second quarter of 2014. The increase in costs of goods sold as a percentage of revenue is due to lower average margins on our new apparel line, which is direct imported to the customer reducing our operating freight, fulfillment and inventory costs.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses decreased $0.7 million, or 4.4%, to $14.5 million during the second quarter of 2015 from $15.2 million during the second quarter of 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 35.2% during the second quarter of 2015 from 46.7% during the second quarter of 2014. The decrease was primarily due to reduced spending in our catalog business, partially offset by increased marketing expenses for Gaiam TV and staffing to support our new apparel line.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $0.8 million, or 26.3%, to $3.6 million during the second quarter of 2015 from $2.9 million during the second quarter of 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, stayed flat at 8.8% for both periods. The increase was due to new headcount and infrastructure to support the growth of the business, and the severance expense associated with the departure of an executive officer during the quarter.

Other general expense. During the second quarter of 2015, we incurred $0.1 million of legal and auditing costs related to the potential spin-off of Gaiam TV, into a separately-traded public company. Expenses associated with the spin-off during the second quarter of 2014 were $0.6 million.

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Gain on sale of investments. We did not sell any investments or recognize any gains on sales of investments during the second quarter of 2015. During the second quarter of 2014, we sold all our shares of Cinedigm plus additional shares of RGSE stock and recognized a gain of $1.0 million.

(Loss) income from discontinued operations. During the second quarter of 2015, we recognized $1.1 million in costs associated with litigation resulting from the sale of GVE to Cinedigm in 2013.

Net (loss) income attributable to Gaiam, Inc. As a result of the above factors, net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. was $1.1 million, or $0.05 per share, during the second quarter of 2015 compared to a net loss of $2.4 million, or $0.10 per share, during the second quarter of 2014.

Six months ended June 30, 2015 Compared to Six months ended June 30, 2014

Net revenue. Net revenue was $78.8 million during the first six months of 2015, compared to $70.1 million during the first six months of 2014. Net revenue in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $7.0 million, or 10.8%, to $72.4 million during the first six months of 2015 from $65.4 million during the first six months of 2014. The increase in revenues was due to the successful launch of our apparel line and additional branded product sales, offset by the planned reduction of our catalog business, and inventory rebalancing at our largest customer. Net revenue in our Gaiam TV segment increased $1.7 million, or 35.7%, to $6.4 million during the first six months of 2015 from $4.7 million during the first six months of 2014. Revenues increased due to continued subscriber growth. Gaiam TV revenue growth was slowed as we reduced overall spending in an effort to achieve our goal of profitability in this business segment before June 30, 2015.

Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased $5.8 million, or 15.3%, to $43.3 million during the first six months of 2015 from $37.6 million during the first six months of 2014. Cost of goods sold in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $5.4 million, or 14.6%, to $42.3 million during the first six months of 2015 from $36.9 million during the first six months of 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue increased to 58.4% during the first six months of 2015 compared to 56.5% during the first six months of 2014. The increase in costs of goods sold as a percentage of revenue is due to lower average margins on our new apparel line, which is direct imported to the customer reducing our operating freight, fulfillment and inventory costs.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 1.0%, to $31.2 million during the first six months of 2015 from $31.5 million during the first six months of 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 39.6% during the first six months of 2015 from 45.0% during the first six months of 2014. The decrease was primarily due to reduced spending in our catalog business, partially offset by increased marketing expenses for Gaiam TV and staffing to support our new apparel line.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $1.1 million, or 17.6%, to $7.0 million during the first six months of 2015 from $6.0 million during the first six months of 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, increased to 8.9% during the first six months of 2015 compared to 8.5% during the first six months of 2014. The increase was due to new headcount and infrastructure to support the growth of the business, coupled with the arrival and severance of an executive officer during the first six months of 2015.

Other general expense. During the first six months of 2015, we incurred $0.1 million of legal and auditing costs related to the potential spin-off of Gaiam TV, into a separately-traded public company. Expenses associated with the spin-off during the first six months of 2014 were $0.6 million.

Gain on sale of investments. We did not sell any investments or recognize any gains on sales of investments during the first six months of 2015. During the first six months of 2014, we sold all our shares of Cinedigm and most of our remaining shares of RGSE stock and recognized a gain of $1.5 million.

(Loss) income from discontinued operations. During the first six months of 2015, we recognized $1.6 million in costs associated with litigation resulting from the sale of GVE to Cinedigm in 2013.

Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. As a result of the above factors, net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. was $5.0 million, or $0.20 per share, during the first six months of 2015 compared to a net loss of $4.5 million, or $0.19 per share, during the first six months of 2014.

Seasonality

Our sales are affected by seasonal influences. On an aggregate basis, we generate our strongest revenues and net income in the fourth quarter due to increased holiday spending and retailer fitness purchases.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital needs arise from working capital required to fund operations, capital expenditures related to acquisition and development of media content, development and marketing of our e-commerce and digital platforms and new products, acquisitions of new businesses, replacements, expansions and improvements to our infrastructure, and future growth. These capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the rate of market acceptance of our product offerings, our ability to expand our customer base, the cost of ongoing upgrades to our product offerings, the level of expenditures for sales and marketing, the level of investment in distribution systems and facilities and other factors. Additionally, we will continue to pursue opportunities to expand our media libraries, evaluate possible investments in businesses, products and technologies, and increase our sales and marketing programs and brand promotions as needed. At June 30, 2015, our cash balance was $18.4 million. Including our investment in Gaiam TV, we estimate that our capital expenditures will total approximately $7.0 million for 2015.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our primary sources (uses) of cash during the periods presented:

	For the Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities—continuing operations	$	8,846		$	(2,073	)
Operating activities—discontinued operations		(1,305	)		(818	)
Operating activities		7,541			(2,891	)
Investing activities		(4,213	)		235
Financing activities		(335	)		1,176
Effects of exchange rates on cash		(339	)		101
Net increase (decrease) in cash	$	2,654		$	(1,379	)

Operating activities- continuing operations. Cash flow from continuing operations increased $10.9 million during the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily due to $6.2 million increased collection of accounts receivable due to growth of the business, and $7.9 million of decreased payments of participations payable and other current liabilities, partially offset by $5.0 million additional payments of accounts payable.

Operating activities- discontinued operations. Cash flow from discontinued operations decreased $0.5 million during the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The decrease was due to increased expenses associated with our legal dispute resulting from the sale of GVE to Cinedigm in 2013.

Investing activities. Cash flow from investing activities decreased $4.4 million during the first six months of 2015 compared to the same period in 2014. The change between years is due to $1.8 million additional capital spending for media and equipment during 2015, and $2.6 million in sales of RGSE and Cinedigm stock during 2014.

Financing activities. Our financing activities used net cash of $0.3 million during the first six months of 2015 and provided net cash of $1.2 million during the first six months of 2014. The change between years is primarily due to a $1.2 million decrease in stock option exercises, and $0.3 million of increased dividends paid to the minority owner of our eco-travel subsidiary.

We currently have an effective shelf registration statement on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission for 5,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock and to date no shares have been issued under this shelf registration statement.

In the normal course of our business, we investigate, evaluate and discuss acquisition, joint venture, minority investment, strategic relationship and other business combination opportunities in our market. For any future investment, acquisition or joint venture opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity securities or incurring additional indebtedness.

While there can be no assurances, we believe our cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, cash that could be raised by the sale of our shelf registration stock, tax savings from net operating losses, and potential borrowing capabilities should be sufficient to fund our operations on both a short-term and long-term basis. In addition, we own our corporate headquarters and could enter into additional financing or sale/lease back transaction to provide additional funds. However, our projected cash needs may change as a result of acquisitions, product development, unforeseen operational difficulties or other factors.

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The potential spinoff of Gaiam TV will have a significant impact on our liquidity if it occurs, as Gaiam will no longer be required to fund the operating losses or capital expenditures of Gaiam TV. As discussed in Note 2, we transferred ownership of our principal offices to Gaiam TV in January 2015. As a result, our principal offices, which are fully owned by us, will no longer be available as a potential source of financing to Gaiam after the spinoff.

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Contractual Obligations

We have commitments pursuant to operating lease and media distribution agreements. The following table shows our commitments to make future payments or advances under these agreements as of June 30, 2015:

(in thousands)	Total		< 1 year		1-3 years		3-5 years		> 5 years
Operating lease payments	$	860	$	775	$	85	$	—	$	—
Minimum distribution payments		4,584		2,905		1,679		—		—
Total contractual obligations	$	5,444	$	3,680	$	1,764	$	—	$	—

Risk Factors

There are risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different from those indicated by forward looking statements that we make from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements and other written communications as well as oral forward looking statements made from time to time by our representatives. These risks and uncertainties include those risks listed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. Historical results are not necessarily an indication of the future results. Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this analysis are forward-looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions, competition, pricing, brand reputation, consumer trends, and other factors which are often beyond our control. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks, which include changes in foreign exchange rates. We do not engage in financial transactions for trading or speculative purposes. We hold foreign currency and occasionally have forward contracts for foreign currency transactions, the gains and losses from which have been immaterial. We hold a controlling financial interest in Gaiam PTY, an Australian based joint venture. Since Gaiam PTY’s functional currency is the Australian dollar, this subsidiary exposes us to risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. However, we have determined that no material market risk exposure to our consolidated financial position, results from operations or cash flows existed as of June 30, 2015.

We purchase a significant amount of inventory from vendors outside of the U.S. in transactions that are primarily U.S.-dollar-denominated transactions. A decline in the relative value of the U.S. dollar to other foreign currencies has and may continue to lead to increased purchasing costs.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based upon its evaluation as of June 30, 2015, our management has concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2015 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

As previously disclosed, on August 13, 2014, Cinedigm initiated an arbitration proceeding with the American Arbitration Association under the MIPA. See Note 9 Commitments and Contingencies to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for further details about this proceeding, which disclosure is incorporated by reference herein.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

No material changes.

Item 5. Other Information

We have rescheduled our 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, originally scheduled for June 2, 2015, to November 5, 2015 (the “Annual Meeting”) to accommodate the anticipated timing of the Gaiam TV spin-off.

In accordance with Rule 14a-5(f) and Rule 14a-8(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the deadline for receipt of shareholder proposals for inclusion in our proxy statement for the Annual Meeting pursuant to Rule 14a-8 was 5:00 p.m., Mountain Time, on May 21, 2015. Such proposals are required to contain specified information, including, among other things, information as would be required to be included in a proxy statement under Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

Also, in accordance with Rule 14a-5(f) and pursuant to the terms of our Bylaws, written notice from a shareholder interested in bringing a shareholder proposal before the Annual Meeting outside of the process set forth Rule 14a-8 or nominating a director candidate for election at the Annual Meeting must have been received between July 10, 2015 and August 4, 2015 to be considered timely. Shareholder notices must contain the information required by our Bylaws.

All proposals or other notices should be addressed to us at 833 West South Boulder Road, Louisville, Colorado 80027, Attention: Secretary, Gaiam, Inc.

If we do not have notice of a matter to come before our 2015 annual meeting of shareholders before the deadlines described above, your proxy card for such annual meeting will confer discretionary authority to vote on such matter.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1*	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
31.2*	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32.1**	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

* Filed herewith

** Furnished herewith

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf, by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

		Gaiam, Inc.
		(Registrant)
August 7, 2015	By:	/s/ Lynn Powers
Date		Lynn Powers
		Chief Executive Officer (authorized officer)
August 7, 2015	By:	/s/ Stephen J. Thomas
Date		Stephen J. Thomas
		Chief Financial Officer
		(principal financial and accounting officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
31.1*	Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
31.2*	Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32.1**	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2**	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.

* Filed herewith

** Furnished herewith

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Lynn Powers, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Gaiam, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15((f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2015

/s/ Lynn Powers

Lynn Powers

Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Stephen J. Thomas, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Gaiam, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15((f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 7, 2015

/s/ Stephen J. Thomas

Stephen J. Thomas

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Gaiam, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2015, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Lynn Powers, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 7, 2015

/s/ Lynn Powers

Lynn Powers

Chief Executive Officer

(principal executive officer)

A signed original of the written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Gaiam, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending June 30, 2015, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Stephen J. Thomas, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Sections 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: August 7, 2015

/s/ Stephen J. Thomas

Stephen J. Thomas

Chief Financial Officer

(principal financial officer)

A signed original of the written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 Segment
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments	2

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Spin-off Of Gaiam TV - Additional Information (Detail)	Jan. 01, 2015
Boulder Ev
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Membership interest	100.00%

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Accrued Liabilities Termination Benefit (Detail) - Severance and Termination Benefit $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items]
Balance, December 31, 2014	$ 1,765
Payments made	(113)
Balance, June 30, 2015	$ 1,652

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Investments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Investments

3. Investments

We did not sell any investments or recognize any gains on sales of investments during the six months ended June 30, 2015.

During the six months ended June 30, 2014, we reported a gain of $1.0 million on the sale of our Real Goods Solar, Inc. (“RGSE”) class A common stock. The value of the stock had been previously reduced to zero through the recognition of our portion of RGSE’s net losses.

In connection with the sale of our non-branded entertainment media business to Cinedigm Corp. in October 2013, we received shares of Cinedigm Corp.’s Class A common stock with a fair value of $1.2 million. During June 2014, we sold all of these shares and realized a gain of $0.5 million.

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Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Total Equity (Parenthetical) (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015 USD ($)
Equity [Line Items]
Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes	$ 40

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Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Total Equity (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			$ 99,559
Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation			624
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest			(486)
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income	$ (1,109)	$ (2,214)	(4,993)	$ (4,286)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40	(25)	26	(92)	37
Comprehensive loss	(1,134)	$ (2,537)	(5,085)	$ (4,366)
Ending Balance	94,612		94,612
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income			(4,993)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40			(92)
Comprehensive loss			(5,085)
Accumulated Deficit
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			(76,329)
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income			(5,009)
Ending Balance	(81,338)		(81,338)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			(200)
Comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40			(27)
Ending Balance	(227)		(227)
Class A and Class B Common Stock
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			3
Comprehensive loss:
Ending Balance	3		3
Paid-in Capital
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			171,315
Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation			624
Comprehensive loss:
Ending Balance	171,939		171,939
Noncontrolling Interest
Equity [Line Items]
Beginning Balance			4,770
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest			(486)
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income			16
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40			(65)
Ending Balance	$ 4,235		$ 4,235

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Share-Based Payments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock compensation expense	$ 0.1	$ 0.4

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Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Reconciliation Of Earning Per Share Statement [Line Items]
Common stock shares excluded from computation of dilutive earnings per share		985,000	659,000	987,000	1,531,000
Gain on sale of investment	$ 500,000	$ 0	$ 1,042,000	$ 0	$ 1,480,000
Increase in net loss per share, excluding impact of gain on sale of investment			$ (0.04)		$ (0.06)

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Spin-off of Gaiam TV

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Spin-off of Gaiam TV

2. Spin-off of Gaiam TV

On February 20, 2015, our wholly-owned subsidiary Gaia, Inc. (“Gaiam TV”) filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced proposed separation of the Gaiam TV segment from the Gaiam Brand segment into two separate publicly traded companies. Gaiam TV filed an amended Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2015. The proposed tax-free spin-off will occur through a distribution to Gaiam, Inc.’s shareholders of all the stock of Gaiam TV. Gaiam TV will hold all of the assets and liabilities of the Gaiam TV segment. The Gaiam Brand segment will remain with Gaiam, Inc. after the distribution. The completion of the separation is subject to satisfaction of several conditions. Furthermore, our board of directors has the right and ability, in its sole discretion, to abandon the proposed separation at any time before the distribution date. As a result, there can be no assurance that the separation will occur.

In connection with the proposed spin-off, Gaiam TV anticipates entering into a reorganization agreement with Gaiam, Inc. to provide for, among other things, the principal corporate transactions required to effect the spin-off, certain conditions to the spin-off and provisions governing the relationship between Gaiam TV and Gaiam, Inc. with respect to and resulting from the spin-off. The reorganization agreement will also provide that the holders of options to purchase Gaiam, Inc. Class A common stock who are employees or non-employee directors of Gaiam, Inc. on the record date for the distribution will receive options to purchase shares of Gaiam TV’s Class A common stock in the same ratio as shareholders. Additionally there will be a corresponding adjustment to the existing Gaiam, Inc. option held by such holder. The spin-off will not constitute a change in control for purposes of Gaiam, Inc.’s equity plans, and therefore no vesting of awards will occur as a result of the spin-off. In addition, the reorganization agreement will address the treatment of the various insurance policies held by Gaiam, Inc. and Gaiam TV after the spin-off. Gaiam TV will enter into multiple license agreements with Gaiam, Inc. including a license agreement for the use of the “Gaiam TV” trade name, and related trademarks and service marks following the spin-off.

Providing the spin-off is completed, Gaiam TV anticipates entering into a transition services agreement with Gaiam, Inc. in connection with the separation. Under the transition services agreement, Gaiam, Inc. and Gaiam TV will agree to provide certain services to the other for a period of up to 24 months following the spin-off, or such other shorter period as may be provided in the transition services agreement. The services to be provided may include certain corporate services including, but not limited to, management, financial, accounting, tax, human resources, payroll, technical, fulfillment, software quality control, and certain office services as required from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Charges for these services will be based on the actual cost of such services without premium or mark-up, although applicable administrative and other overhead costs associated with the services will be allocated and included in the service charge. The employees of Gaiam TV will remain eligible employees under certain employee benefit plans currently maintained by Gaiam, Inc., which will be managed under the transition services agreement.

Effective January 1, 2015, Gaiam, Inc. contributed to Gaiam TV its 100% membership interest in Boulder Road LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. Boulder Road LLC is the sole owner of the property located at 833 West South Boulder Road in Louisville, Colorado, which is the location for our operations and the principal executive offices of Gaiam, Inc., Gaiam TV and various other companies. The Gaiam, Inc. business unit and the Gaiam TV business unit have entered into lease agreements with Boulder Road LLC effective with the contribution. The intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 4	$ (2,390)	$ (3,422)	$ (4,550)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	(1,121)	2	(1,587)	28
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$ (1,117)	$ (2,388)	$ (5,009)	$ (4,522)
Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share	24,511	24,090	24,501	24,048
Effect of dilutive securities	99
Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share	24,610	24,090	24,501	24,048
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders-basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$ 0.00	$ (0.10)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.19)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	(0.05)	0.00	(0.06)	0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$ (0.05)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.19)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash	$ 18,426	$ 15,772
Accounts receivable, net	16,075	30,266
Inventory, less allowances	16,845	20,154
Other current assets	19,835	11,998
Current assets of discontinued operations	300	582
Total current assets	71,481	78,772
Property and equipment, net	24,516	23,231
Media library, net	8,319	7,691
Goodwill	15,448	15,448
Other intangibles, net	728	823
Other assets	12,576	12,667
Total assets	133,068	138,632
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	11,786	18,837
Accrued liabilities	26,670	20,236
Total current liabilities	$ 38,456	$ 39,073
Commitments and contingencies
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	$ 171,939	$ 171,315
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(227)	(200)
Accumulated deficit	(81,338)	(76,329)
Total Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity	90,377	94,789
Noncontrolling interest	4,235	4,770
Total equity	94,612	99,559
Total liabilities and equity	133,068	138,632
Class A Common Stock
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock	2	2
Class B Common Stock
Gaiam, Inc. shareholders' equity:
Common stock	$ 1	$ 1

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Operating activities
Net loss	$ (4,993,000)	$ (4,286,000)
Loss (income) from discontinued operations	1,587,000	(28,000)
Net loss from continuing operations	(3,406,000)	(4,314,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities-continuing operations:
Depreciation	1,156,000	982,000
Amortization	1,229,000	1,239,000
Share-based compensation expense	473,000	715,000
Gain on sale of investments	0	(1,480,000)
Loss (gain) on remeasurement of foreign currency	343,000	(36,000)
Other	25,000
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Accounts receivable, net	14,326,000	8,157,000
Inventory, less allowances	3,264,000	2,015,000
Other current and long term assets	(7,668,000)	(5,235,000)
Accounts payable	(7,207,000)	(2,199,000)
Accrued liabilities	6,311,000	(1,917,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities-continuing operations	8,846,000	(2,073,000)
Net cash used in operating activities-discontinued operations	(1,305,000)	(818,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	7,541,000	(2,891,000)
Investing activities
Proceeds from sale of investments		2,646,000
Purchase of property, equipment and media rights	(4,213,000)	(2,411,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities	(4,213,000)	235,000
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of stock	151,000	1,326,000
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest	(486,000)	(150,000)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(335,000)	1,176,000
Effect of exchange rates on cash	(339,000)	101,000
Net change in cash	2,654,000	(1,379,000)
Cash at beginning of period	15,772,000	32,229,000
Cash at end of period	18,426,000	30,850,000
Supplemental cash flow information
Income taxes paid	594,000	424,000
Interest paid	$ 2,000	$ 22,000

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	Aug. 13, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cinedigm's arbitration demand alleged amount owed		$ 3,000,000
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Cinedigm's arbitration demand alleged amount owed	$ 12,900,000
Litigation settlement, amount	30,000,000
Membership Interest Purchase Agreement | Minimum
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Arbitration proceedings claim amount	8,000,000
Transition Services Agreement
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Arbitration proceedings claim amount	$ 700,000

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Segment Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Financial Information for Segments

Financial information for our segments is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net revenue:
Gaiam Brand	$	37,861		$	30,035		$	72,393		$	65,351
Gaiam TV		3,285			2,416			6,391			4,711
Consolidated net revenue		41,146			32,451			78,784			70,062
Contribution income (loss):
Gaiam Brand		2,107			380			2,118			506
Gaiam TV		(1,078	)		(1,938	)		(3,436	)		(4,145	)
Segment contribution income (loss)		1,029			(1,558	)		(1,318	)		(3,639	)
Other unallocated corporate expenses		(1,006	)		(1,597	)		(1,544	)		(1,994	)
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		23			(3,155	)		(2,862	)		(5,633	)
Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:
Interest and other income (expense)		114			27			(370	)		65
Gain on sale of investment		—			1,042			—			1,480
Income tax expense		(125	)		(130	)		(174	)		(226	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(8	)		(174	)		(16	)		(236	)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)

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(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations Amounts as Reported on Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Net revenue		$ 255		$ 2,509
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes	$ (1,121)	2	$ (1,587)	28
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations	$ (1,121)	$ 2	$ (1,587)	$ 28

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Exit Activity Costs (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Accrued Liabilities Termination Benefit

The activity in the accrual for termination benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows:

Balance, December 31, 2014	$	1,765
Payments made		(113	)
Balance, June 30, 2015	$	1,652

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Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“the Company”) provide a broad selection of yoga, fitness, and wellness products, content, and eco-travel services. Our products are sold through major retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries. We also sell our products through digital partners, websites and ecommerce channels. Gaiam TV, our global subscription video streaming service, provides our members with access to conscious media on virtually any internet-connected device anytime, anywhere. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 7, 1988.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	150,000,000	150,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	19,122,148	19,084,958
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,122,148	19,084,958
Class B Common Stock
Common stock, par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	5,400,000	5,400,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	5,400,000	5,400,000

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Exit Activity Costs

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Exit Activity Costs

11. Exit Activity Costs

During the fourth quarter of 2013, as a result of the sale of GVE and the discontinuation of DRTV, we recorded impairment charges on certain media and assets; and recorded accruals for termination benefits. Those accruals are included in accrued expenses in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The activity in the accrual for termination benefits for the six months ended June 30, 2015 is as follows:

Balance, December 31, 2014	$	1,765
Payments made		(113	)
Balance, June 30, 2015	$	1,652

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Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Aug. 04, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	GAIA
Entity Registrant Name	GAIAM, INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001089872
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,122,319
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		5,400,000

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Subsequent Events

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Subsequent Events

12. Subsequent Events

On July 23, 2015, Boulder Road LLC, a subsidiary of Gaiam TV, entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with a bank in the amount of $5.5 million. The note bears interest at the prime rate plus 3.25%, is guaranteed by Gaiam, Inc. and Gaiam TV, and is secured by a Deed of Trust filed against the real property on which the principal offices of the Company are located. No amounts were outstanding under the line of credit at June 30, 2015.

On July 24, 2015, the Company formed a partnership with a third party to jointly market a fitness-based infomercial and its associated products. Under the arrangement, the Company will provide an infomercial which it has developed, and the third party will provide the necessary working capital to advertise and market the infomercial worldwide.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net revenue	$ 41,146,000	$ 32,451,000	$ 78,784,000	$ 70,062,000
Cost of goods sold	22,939,000	16,983,000	43,330,000	37,574,000
Gross profit	18,207,000	15,468,000	35,454,000	32,488,000
Expenses:
Selling and operating	14,493,000	15,160,000	31,213,000	31,523,000
Corporate, general and administration	3,602,000	2,852,000	7,014,000	5,962,000
Other general expense	89,000	611,000	89,000	636,000
Total expenses	18,184,000	18,623,000	38,316,000	38,121,000
Income (loss) from operations	23,000	(3,155,000)	(2,862,000)	(5,633,000)
Interest and other income (expense)	114,000	27,000	(370,000)	65,000
Gain on sale of investments	0	1,042,000	0	1,480,000
Income (loss) before income taxes and noncontrolling interest	137,000	(2,086,000)	(3,232,000)	(4,088,000)
Income tax expense	125,000	130,000	174,000	226,000
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	12,000	(2,216,000)	(3,406,000)	(4,314,000)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax	(1,121,000)	2,000	(1,587,000)	28,000
Net loss	(1,109,000)	(2,214,000)	(4,993,000)	(4,286,000)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	(8,000)	(174,000)	(16,000)	(236,000)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$ (1,117,000)	$ (2,388,000)	$ (5,009,000)	$ (4,522,000)
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders-basic and diluted:
From continuing operations	$ 0.00	$ (0.10)	$ (0.14)	$ (0.19)
From discontinued operations	(0.05)	0.00	(0.06)	0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$ (0.05)	$ (0.10)	$ (0.20)	$ (0.19)
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic	24,511	24,090	24,501	24,048
Diluted	24,610	24,090	24,501	24,048

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Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders

6. Net Loss per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders

Basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders excludes any dilutive effects of options. We compute basic net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. We excluded common stock equivalents of 985,000 and 659,000 from the computation of diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders for the three months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and 987,000 and 1,531,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively, because their effect was antidilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	4		$	(2,390	)	$	(3,422	)	$	(4,550	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)
Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share		24,511			24,090			24,501			24,048
Effect of dilutive securities		99			—			—			—
Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share		24,610			24,090			24,501			24,048
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.00		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.19	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(0.05	)	$	0.00		$	(0.06	)	$	0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.19	)

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, we recognized gains on the sales of investments (see Note 3) of $1.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Excluding the impact of these gains, net loss per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 would have increased by $0.04 and $0.06 per share, respectively. There were no similar gains recognized in 2015.

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Share-Based Payments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Share-Based Payments

5. Share-Based Payments

During the first six months of 2015 and 2014, we extended the term of certain options granted under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan to a member of our executive team for an additional year, and recognized $0.1 and $0.4 million of associated stock compensation expense. Total share-based compensation expense is reported in corporate, general and administration expenses on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations Amounts as Reported on Consolidated Statements of Operations

The (loss) income from discontinued operations amounts as reported on our consolidated statements of operations were comprised of the following amounts:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014		2015			2014
Net revenue	$	—		$	255	$	—		$	2,509
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes		(1,121	)		2		(1,587	)		28
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations	$	(1,121	)	$	2	$	(1,587	)	$	28

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Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Commitments and Contingencies

9. Commitments and Contingencies

On August 13, 2014, Cinedigm Corp. and Cinedigm Entertainment Holdings, LLC (together, “Cinedigm”) initiated an arbitration proceeding with the American Arbitration Association under the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated October 17, 2013, by and among Cinedigm and the Company and one of its subsidiaries (the “MIPA”). Cinedigm’s arbitration demand alleges that the Company owes Cinedigm approximately $12.9 million under the working capital adjustment mechanism included in the MIPA. In addition, Cinedigm has claimed that Gaiam materially breached its representations and warranties under the MIPA, that the Company engaged in fraudulent and tortious acts in connection with the sale, and that the Company breached the terms of other agreements related to the transaction. The aggregate relief requested by Cinedigm exceeds $30.0 million and includes unspecified compensatory damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest, and other relief.

The Company believes that Cinedigm’s arbitration claims are without merit and represent a post-closing attempt to renegotiate the MIPA purchase price, and the Company intends to assert its positions vigorously through the legal process. Moreover, the Company believes that if the working capital mechanism is properly applied, Cinedigm owes the Company over $8.0 million, and this amount is reflected in other assets on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company has initiated an arbitration process against Cinedigm. In addition to its working capital claim, the Company is pursuing a claim of approximately $700,000 against Cinedigm in connection with the Transition Services Agreement executed as part of the MIPA transaction, and is reviewing other claims that it may pursue against Cinedigm. The dispute outcome cannot be predicted at this time.

In view of the inherent difficulty of predicting the outcome of any asserted claim, particularly where large or indeterminate damages are sought, the Company cannot predict the outcome of any pending matter, the timing of ultimate resolution, or the eventual gain or loss (in each case, if any). However, in light of the uncertainty of litigation generally and the uncertainty of collection with regard to any judgment that the Company seeks, as well as the more certain substantial legal fees and costs that the Company expects to expend in the matter (which may continue into 2016), the Company accrued a litigation-related reserve in the fourth quarter of 2014 of $3.0 million. Costs associated with the dispute are being recorded as a component of discontinued operating expenses.

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. Claimed amounts against us may be substantial but may not bear any reasonable relationship to the merits of the claim or the extent of any real risk of court or arbitral awards. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters with certainty, it is reasonably possible that some legal proceedings may be disposed of or decided unfavorably to us and in excess of the amounts currently accrued. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, which are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at June 30, 2015 and can be reasonably estimated are reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Income Taxes

7. Income Taxes

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we determined that a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets was necessary due to the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. Since that time, we have continued to provide a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets. As income is generated in future periods, the Company expects to reverse the valuation allowance as utilization of the deferred tax assets occurs.

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Segment Information

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Segment Information

8. Segment Information

We manage our company and aggregate our operational and financial information in accordance with two reportable segments, which are aligned based on their products or services:

Gaiam Brand:	This segment includes all our branded yoga, fitness, and wellness products. It also includes our eco-travel subsidiary.
Gaiam TV:	This segment includes our digital video streaming service. We previously announced that we are pursuing the potential spin off of this segment into a separate company.

Amounts shown as “Other unallocated corporate expenses” in the table below, are primarily expenses of being a public company, and legal costs associated with the proposed spin-off of Gaiam TV, which we do not allocate to our segments. Although we are able to track sales by channel, the management, allocation of resources, and analysis and reporting of expenses are presented on a combined basis, at the reportable segment level. Contribution margin is defined as net revenue less cost of goods sold and total operating expenses. Financial information for our segments is as follows:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net revenue:
Gaiam Brand	$	37,861		$	30,035		$	72,393		$	65,351
Gaiam TV		3,285			2,416			6,391			4,711
Consolidated net revenue		41,146			32,451			78,784			70,062
Contribution income (loss):
Gaiam Brand		2,107			380			2,118			506
Gaiam TV		(1,078	)		(1,938	)		(3,436	)		(4,145	)
Segment contribution income (loss)		1,029			(1,558	)		(1,318	)		(3,639	)
Other unallocated corporate expenses		(1,006	)		(1,597	)		(1,544	)		(1,994	)
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		23			(3,155	)		(2,862	)		(5,633	)
Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:
Interest and other income (expense)		114			27			(370	)		65
Gain on sale of investment		—			1,042			—			1,480
Income tax expense		(125	)		(130	)		(174	)		(226	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(8	)		(174	)		(16	)		(236	)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)

As discussed in Note 2, Gaiam TV filed an amended registration statement on Form 10 with the SEC on May 29, 2015. The segment amounts presented here and discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q vary insignificantly from the amounts reported by Gaiam TV in the Form 10, as the Form 10 requires that certain items be recast for stand-alone presentation.

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Discontinued Operations

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Discontinued Operations

10. Discontinued Operations

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we consummated the sale of GVE Newco, LLC (“GVE”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours representing our non-branded entertainment media business and discontinued our direct response television operations (“DRTV”). Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows for these businesses are presented as discontinued operations separate from our continuing operations, for all periods presented in these consolidated condensed financial statements and footnotes, unless indicated otherwise.

The sale of GVE to Cinedigm was subject to customary adjustments, including a post-closing working capital adjustment, which is currently in dispute (see Note 9). The losses from discontinued operations generated during 2015 are mainly attributable to legal costs associated with the dispute. After the sale was consummated, we continued providing extensive administrative and accounting services to the buyer through May 2014. We have not provided any significant services since that time.

The (loss) income from discontinued operations amounts as reported on our consolidated statements of operations were comprised of the following amounts:

	Three Months Ended June 30,					Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands)	2015			2014		2015			2014
Net revenue	$	—		$	255	$	—		$	2,509
(Loss) income from operations before income taxes		(1,121	)		2		(1,587	)		28
(Loss) income from operations of discontinued operations	$	(1,121	)	$	2	$	(1,587	)	$	28

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Financial Information for Segments (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net revenue		$ 41,146,000	$ 32,451,000	$ 78,784,000	$ 70,062,000
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		23,000	(3,155,000)	(2,862,000)	(5,633,000)
Reconciliation of contribution income (loss) to net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.:
Interest and other income (expense)		114,000	27,000	(370,000)	65,000
Gain on sale of investment	$ 500,000	0	1,042,000	0	1,480,000
Income tax expense		(125,000)	(130,000)	(174,000)	(226,000)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121,000)	2,000	(1,587,000)	28,000
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(8,000)	(174,000)	(16,000)	(236,000)
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.		(1,117,000)	(2,388,000)	(5,009,000)	(4,522,000)
Gaiam Brand
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net revenue		37,861,000	30,035,000	72,393,000	65,351,000
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		2,107,000	380,000	2,118,000	506,000
Gaiam TV
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated net revenue		3,285,000	2,416,000	6,391,000	4,711,000
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		(1,078,000)	(1,938,000)	(3,436,000)	(4,145,000)
Other unallocated corporate expenses [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		(1,006,000)	(1,597,000)	(1,544,000)	(1,994,000)
Continuing operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated contribution income (loss)		$ 1,029,000	$ (1,558,000)	$ (1,318,000)	$ (3,639,000)

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Net Loss Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:

	Three Months Ended June 30,						Six Months Ended June 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)	2015			2014			2015			2014
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	4		$	(2,390	)	$	(3,422	)	$	(4,550	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations		(1,121	)		2			(1,587	)		28
Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(1,117	)	$	(2,388	)	$	(5,009	)	$	(4,522	)
Weighted average shares for basic net loss per share		24,511			24,090			24,501			24,048
Effect of dilutive securities		99			—			—			—
Weighted average shares for diluted net loss per share		24,610			24,090			24,501			24,048
Net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders—basic and diluted:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.00		$	(0.10	)	$	(0.14	)	$	(0.19	)
(Loss) income from discontinued operations	$	(0.05	)	$	0.00		$	(0.06	)	$	0.00
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.10	)	$	(0.20	)	$	(0.19	)

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Investments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain from sale of investment	$ 500,000		$ 0	$ 1,042,000	$ 0	$ 1,480,000
Class A Common Stock
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Common stock value		$ 1,200,000
Real Goods Solar
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Carrying value of investment	$ 0			$ 0		0
Real Goods Solar | Class A Common Stock
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain from sale of investment						$ 1,000,000

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net loss	$ (1,109)	$ (2,214)	$ (4,993)	$ (4,286)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of tax	(25)	26	(92)	37
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity security, net of tax		(30)		202
Reclassification of gain on equity security to net income, net of tax		(319)		(319)
Comprehensive loss	(1,134)	(2,537)	(5,085)	(4,366)
Less: comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	35	(9)	49	(25)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$ (1,099)	$ (2,546)	$ (5,036)	$ (4,391)

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Equity

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Equity

4. Equity

During the first six months of 2015, we issued 10,000 shares of our Class A common stock under our 2009 Long-Term Incentive Plan to our independent directors, in lieu of cash compensation, for services rendered in 2015. We valued the shares issued to our independent directors at estimated fair value based on the closing price of our shares on the date the shares were issued, which by policy is the last trading day of each quarter in which the services were rendered.

During the first six months of 2015, we issued 27,000 shares of our Class A common stock with net proceeds of $0.2 million in connection with option exercises. The following is a reconciliation from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015 of the carrying amount of total equity, equity attributable to Gaiam, Inc., and equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

							Gaiam, Inc. Shareholders
(in thousands)	Total			Comprehensive Loss			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Class A and Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	99,559					$	(76,329	)	$	(200	)	$	3	$	171,315	$	4,770
Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation		624						—			—			—		624		—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(486	)					—			—			—		—		(486	)
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income		(4,993	)		(4,993	)		(5,009	)		—			—		—		16
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40		(92	)		(92	)		—			(27	)		—		—		(65	)
Comprehensive loss				$	(5,085	)
Balance at June 30, 2015	$	94,612					$	(81,338	)	$	(227	)	$	3	$	171,939	$	4,235

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Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Equity [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 151	$ 1,326
Class A Common Stock
Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of common stock options exercises	27,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	$ 200
Class A Common Stock | Long-Term Incentive Plan 2009
Equity [Line Items]
Issuance of shares for compensation	10,000

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Revolving Line of Credit - USD ($)	Jul. 23, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit facility, amount outstanding		$ 0
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity	$ 5,500,000
Subsequent Event | Prime Rate
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable interest rate	3.25%

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Equity (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2015

Summary of Reconciliation of Carrying Amount of Total Equity

The following is a reconciliation from December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015 of the carrying amount of total equity, equity attributable to Gaiam, Inc., and equity attributable to the noncontrolling interest.

							Gaiam, Inc. Shareholders
(in thousands)	Total			Comprehensive Loss			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss			Class A and Class B Common Stock		Paid-in Capital		Noncontrolling Interest
Balance at December 31, 2014	$	99,559					$	(76,329	)	$	(200	)	$	3	$	171,315	$	4,770
Issuance of Gaiam, Inc. common stock for stock option exercises and share-based compensation		624						—			—			—		624		—
Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest		(486	)					—			—			—		—		(486	)
Comprehensive loss:
Net (loss) income		(4,993	)		(4,993	)		(5,009	)		—			—		—		16
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes of $40		(92	)		(92	)		—			(27	)		—		—		(65	)
Comprehensive loss				$	(5,085	)
Balance at June 30, 2015	$	94,612					$	(81,338	)	$	(227	)	$	3	$	171,939	$	4,235