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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies

8. Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is party to various legal proceedings and claims. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will have a material adverse effect on its cash flow, results of operations or financial position.

10. Commitments and Contingencies

Leases

The Company leases office space, retail stores and warehouse space under operating lease agreements that expire at various dates through April 2026. In addition to minimum rental payments, the leases require payment of increases in real estate taxes and other expenses incidental to the use of the property.

Rent expense for the Company’s operating leases consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     March 31,
2012
     April 2,
2011
     April 3,
2010
 

Minimum rentals

   $ 61,364       $ 43,875       $ 26,246   

Contingent rent

     11,209         3,049         1,071   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total rent expense

   $ 72,573       $ 46,924       $ 27,317   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Future minimum lease payments under the terms of these noncancelable operating lease agreements are as follows (in thousands):

 

Fiscal year ending

  

2013

   $ 61,996   

2014

     65,104   

2015

     66,571   

2016

     63,374   

2017

     60,770   

Thereafter

     217,950   
  

 

 

 
   $ 535,765   
  

 

 

 

 

The Company has issued stand-by letters of credit to guarantee certain of its retail and corporate operating lease commitments, aggregating $7.9 million at March 31, 2012.

Long-term Employment Contract

The Company has an employment agreement with one of its officers that provides for continuous employment through the date of the officer’s death or permanent disability at a current salary of $2.5 million. In addition to the salary, the agreement provides for an annual bonus and other employee related benefits.

Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is party to various legal proceedings and claims. Although the outcome of such items cannot be determined with certainty, the Company’s management does not believe that the outcome of all pending legal proceedings in the aggregate will have a material adverse effect on its cash flow, results of operations or financial position.