ACQUISITION AND EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

Town Shoes- On May 12, 2014, DSW Inc. acquired a 49.2% ownership interest in Town Shoes for $75.1 million Canadian dollars ("CAD") ($68.9 million USD) at the purchase date. As of April 30, 2016, DSW Inc.'s ownership interest is 46.3%. The dilution of the Company's ownership is due to Town Shoes' employee exercise of stock options. DSW Inc.'s initial stake provides 50% voting control and board representation equal to the co-investor.

Additionally, the Town Shoe co-investor holds the option to sell the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2017 to DSW Inc., and for the subsequent two years. DSW Inc. holds the option to purchase the remaining portion of the company in fiscal 2018, and for the subsequent two years, if the Town Shoe co-investor has not exercised their put option. DSW Inc. purchased $100 million CAD during the first quarter of fiscal 2015 (approximately $79 million USD at purchase date) to take advantage of the strength of the dollar and in anticipation of funding the future purchase of the remaining interest in Town Shoes. The funds are also available to fund other business opportunities or return to U.S. operations, if needed. As this was a cash transaction, the gains or losses related to the purchase of the CAD were recorded in the consolidated statement of operations. During the first quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded $3.3 million in foreign currency exchange gains related to the purchase of CAD within non-operating income. The Company invested the CAD in available-for-sale securities in the second quarter of fiscal 2015. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, the accumulated comprehensive loss was reduced by $8.2 million.

Ebuys- On March 4, 2016, the Company acquired Ebuys, an online close-out footwear and accessories retailer for a total purchase price of $116.4 million. In addition to cash consideration of $62.5 million, less adjustments for working capital, the consideration for the acquisition of Ebuys includes a future payment that is contingent upon the achievement of a specified milestone. The Company will revalue its contingent consideration obligation of $56.0 million each reporting period. Since the acquisition date, Ebuys has recognized revenues of $15.1 million, which is included in the consolidated statement of operations. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration paid over the net assets recognized and represents the future economic benefits expected to arise from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill related to this acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes.

The purchase price allocation for the Ebuys acquisition is preliminary and subject to change based on the finalization of the detailed valuations. The following table represents the estimate of the allocation of the purchase price (in thousands):



	Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Accounts and other receivables	$	1,623
Inventory	30,152
Other current assets	191
Property and equipment	1,221
Goodwill	54,785
Other intangible assets	41,301
Accounts payable and other long-term liabilities	(12,862		)
Total purchase price	$	116,411

The preliminary fair value of intangible assets of $41.3 million includes $5.9 million for non-compete agreements, $24.4 million for customer and online retailer relationships, and $11.0 million for trade names.

Per Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805, Business Combinations, the acquirer shall disclose pro-forma financial information as though the business combination had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. For the acquisition of Ebuys in March 2016, pro-forma information was not practicable to obtain as of the time that financial statements were ready for issuance.

The following policies represent new or updates to significant accounting policies.

Business Combination- In accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations, the Company recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assets and liabilities, based on fair value estimates as of the date of acquisition. The purchase price allocation process requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the fair value of any intangible assets acquired, deferred revenues assumed, or contingent consideration within the arrangement. Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur which may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions or estimates.

Contingent Consideration- The Company agreed to pay additional amounts to the seller contingent upon achievement of certain negotiated goals. The Company has recognized a liability for this contingent obligation based on its estimated fair value at the date of acquisition with any differences between the acquisition-date fair value and the ultimate settlement of the obligation being recognized as an adjustment to income from operations. For the three months ended April 30, 2016, the change in fair value of contingent consideration was $1.4 million and is recognized within the statements of operations.

Inventories- Merchandise inventories for Ebuys are accounted for using the cost method, where the cost is based on invoice cost.