Goodwill and Intangible Assets

3 Months Ended

May 04, 2024

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Note 7    Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets were as follows:

($ thousands)	May 4, 2024		April 29, 2023		February 3, 2024
Intangible Assets
Famous Footwear	$	2,800	$	2,800	$	2,800
Brand Portfolio (1)		342,083		342,083		342,083
Total intangible assets		344,883		344,883		344,883
Accumulated amortization		(149,288)		(137,486)		(146,529)
Total intangible assets, net		195,595		207,397		198,354
Goodwill
Brand Portfolio (2)		4,956		4,956		4,956
Total goodwill		4,956		4,956		4,956
Goodwill and intangible assets, net	$	200,551	$	212,353	$	203,310

(1) The carrying amount of intangible assets as of May 4, 2024, April 29, 2023 and February 3, 2024 is presented net of accumulated impairment charges of $106.2 million.

(2) The carrying amount of goodwill as of May 4, 2024, April 29, 2023 and February 3, 2024 is presented net of accumulated impairment charges of $415.7 million.

The Company’s intangible assets as of May 4, 2024, April 29, 2023 and February 3, 2024 were as follows:

($ thousands)	May 4, 2024
	Estimated Useful Lives			Accumulated		Accumulated
	(In Years)	Cost Basis		Amortization		Impairment		Net Carrying Value
Trade names	2 - 40	$	299,488	$	133,863	$	10,200	$	155,425
Trade names	Indefinite		107,400		—		92,000		15,400
Customer relationships	15 - 16		44,200		15,425		4,005		24,770
		$	451,088	$	149,288	$	106,205	$	195,595
	April 29, 2023
	Estimated Useful Lives			Accumulated		Accumulated
	(In Years)	Cost Basis		Amortization		Impairment		Net Carrying Value
Trade names	2 - 40	$	299,488	$	123,755	$	10,200	$	165,533
Trade names	Indefinite		107,400		—		92,000		15,400
Customer relationships	15 - 16		44,200		13,731		4,005		26,464
		$	451,088	$	137,486	$	106,205	$	207,397
	February 3, 2024
	Estimated Useful Lives			Accumulated		Accumulated
	(In Years)	Cost Basis		Amortization		Impairment		Net Carrying Value
Trade names	2 - 40	$	299,488	$	131,677	$	10,200	$	157,611
Trade names	Indefinite		107,400		—		92,000		15,400
Customer relationships	15 - 16		44,200		14,852		4,005		25,343
		$	451,088	$	146,529	$	106,205	$	198,354

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $2.8 million and $3.0 million for the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 and April 29, 2023, respectively.  The Company estimates that amortization expense related to intangible assets will be approximately $11.0 million in 2024, 2025, and 2026, $10.9 million in 2027 and $10.7 million in 2028.

Goodwill is tested for impairment as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it might be impaired, using either the qualitative assessment or a quantitative fair value-based test.  The Company recorded no goodwill impairment charges during the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 or April 29, 2023.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment as of the first day of the fourth quarter of each fiscal year unless events or circumstances indicate an interim test is required.  The Company recorded no impairment charges for indefinite-lived intangible assets during the thirteen weeks ended May 4, 2024 or April 29, 2023.