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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
 
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014
OR
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission File No. 001-32697  
 
American Apparel, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 

Delaware20-3200601
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
  
747 Warehouse Street, Los Angeles, California90021
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including area code: (213) 488-0226
 
 
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 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  o
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   o
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” and “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.  
Large accelerated fileroAccelerated filerox
    
Non-accelerated filer
o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting companyxo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  o    No  x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock issued and outstanding as of November 8, 2013May 1, 2014 was approximately 113,442,430175,228,823 and 110,449,569173,497,302, respectively.


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AMERICAN APPAREL, INC.
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Item 1.
 2013
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013 and 2012
 
Item 2.
Item 4.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
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Unless the context requires otherwise, all references in this report to the “Company,” “Registrant”, “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to American Apparel, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its wholly owned subsidiary, American Apparel (USA), LLC, and its other direct and indirect subsidiaries.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the documents incorporated by reference herein, contains forward-looking statements within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q other than statements of historical fact are “forward-looking statements” for purposes of these provisions. Statements that include the use of terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expects,” “believes,” “plans,” “estimates,” “potential,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof or other and similar expressions are forward-looking statements. In addition, in some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as “trend,” “potential,” “opportunity,” “believe,” “comfortable,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “current,” “intention,” “estimate,” “position,” “assume,” “outlook,” “continue,” “remain,” “maintain,” “sustain,” “seek,” “achieve,” and similar expressions.
Any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our business, our goals, strategies, focuses and plans and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including statements expressing general expectations or beliefs, whether positive or negative, about future operating results or the development of our products and any statement of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this report may include, without limitation, statements about:
our future financial condition, results of operations, our plans and our prospects, expectations, goals and strategies for future growth, operating results;improvements and cost savings and the timing of any of the foregoing;
our ability to make our debt service payments and remain in compliance or achieve compliance with financial covenants under our financing arrangements and obtain appropriate waivers or amendments with respect to any noncompliance;
our liquidity and projected cash flows;
our plan to make continued investments in advertising and marketing; 
our growth, expansion and acquisition prospects and strategies, the success of such strategies, and the benefits we believe can be derived from such strategies; 
the outcome of investigations, enforcement actions and litigation matters, including exposure, which could exceed expectations;
our intellectual property rights and those of others, including actual or potential competitors, our personnel, consultants, and collaborators; 
operations outside the United States; 
trends in raw material costs and other costs both in the industry, and specific to the Company;
the supply of raw materials and the effects of supply shortages on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows;
economic and political conditions; 
overall industry and market performance; 
the impact of accounting pronouncements; 
our ability to maintain compliance with the listing requirements of NYSE MKT, LLC;
our ability to improve manufacturing efficiency at our production facilities;
our ability to improve efficiency and control costs at our distribution facility located in La Mirada, California, and successful transition to that facility;California;
management's goals and plans for future operations; and 
other assumptions described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q underlying or relating to any forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date of this report and caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, events, risks, uncertainties and other factors, including those

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that may be outside of our control and that change over time. As a result, actual results and/or the timing of events could differ

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materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance. Such assumptions, events, risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others, those described under Part II, Item IA and elsewhere in this report and in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20122013 (filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 5, 2013)April 1, 2014) as well as in other reports and documents we file with the SEC and include, without limitation, the following:
our ability to generate or obtain from external sources sufficient liquidity for operations and debt service;
changes in the level of consumer spending or preferences or demand for our products;
our financial condition, operating results and projected cash flows;
disruptions in the global financial markets;
consequences of our significant indebtedness, including our relationship with our lenders and our ability to comply with our debt agreements and generate cash flow to service our debt;debt, and the risk of acceleration of borrowings thereunder as a result of noncompliance;
disruptions in the global financial markets;
our ability to maintain compliance with the exchange rules of the NYSE MKT, LLC;
the highly competitive and evolving nature of our business in the U.S. and internationally;
our ability to effectively carry out and manage our strategy, including growth and expansion both in the U.S. and internationally;
loss of U.S. import protections or changes in duties, tariffs and quotas, and other risks associated with international business;
intensity of competition, both domestic and foreign;
technological changes in manufacturing, wholesaling, or retailing;
risks that our suppliers or distributors may not timely produce or deliver our products;
loss or reduction in sales to our wholesale or retail customers or financial nonperformance by our wholesale customers;
the adoption of new accounting standards or changes in interpretations of accounting principles;
our ability to pass on the added cost of raw materials to customers;
the availability of store locations at appropriate terms and our ability to identify locations and negotiate new store leases effectively and to open new stores and expand internationally;
our ability to renew leases at existing locations on economic terms;
our ability to attract customers to our stores;
seasonality and fluctuations in comparable store sales and margins;
our ability to successfully implement our strategic, operating, financial and personnel initiatives;
our ability to maintain the value and image of our brand and protect our intellectual property rights;
changes in the cost of materials and labor, including increases in the price of raw materials in the global market;
our ability to improve manufacturing efficiency at our production facilities;
our ability to improve efficiency and control costs at our distribution facility located in La Mirada, California;
location of our facilities in the same geographic area;
risks associated with our foreign operations and foreign supply sources, such as disruption of markets, changes in import and export laws, currency restrictions, and currency exchange rate fluctuations;
adverse changes in our credit ratings and any related impact on financial costs and structure;
continued compliance with U.S. and foreign government regulations, legislation, and regulatory environments, including environmental, immigration, labor, and occupational health and safety laws and regulations;
loss of U.S. import protections or changes in duties, tariffs and quotas, and other risks associated with our foreign operations and foreign supply sources, including disruption of markets and foreign supply sources, changes in import and export laws, currency restrictions, and currency exchange rate fluctuations;
the highly competitive and evolving nature of our business in the U.S. and internationally;
changes in the level of consumer spending or preferences or demand for our products;
our ability to pass on the added cost of raw materials and labor to customers;
our ability to attract customers to our stores;
the availability of store locations at appropriate terms and our ability to identify locations and negotiate new store leases effectively and to open new stores and expand internationally;
loss or reduction in sales to our wholesale or retail customers or financial nonperformance by our wholesale customers;
risks that our suppliers or distributors may not timely produce or deliver our products;
changes in the cost of materials and labor, including increases in the price of raw materials in the global market and increases in minimum wages;
our ability to effectively carry out and manage our strategy, including growth and expansion both in the U.S. and internationally;
technological changes in manufacturing, wholesaling, or retailing;
our ability to successfully implement our strategic, operating, financial and personnel initiatives;
changes in key personnel, our ability to hire and retain key personnel, and our relationship with our employees;
our ability to maintain the value and image of our brand and protect our intellectual property rights;
our ability to improve manufacturing efficiency at our production facilities;
our ability to operate our distribution facility located in La Mirada, California without further unanticipated costs or, negative sales impacts, including the ability to achieve, as and when planned, labor cost reductions;
location of our facilities in the same geographic area;
the risk, including costs and timely delivery issues associated therewith, that information technology systems changes and the transition to our new distribution center in La Mirada, California (as described herein) may disrupt our supply chain or operations and could impact our cash flow and liquidity, and our ability to upgrade our information technology infrastructure and other risks associated with the systems that operate our online retail operations;
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our ability to renew leases at existing locations on economic terms;
risks associated with the recent downturn in apparel spending in the United States;
litigation and other inquiries and investigations, including the risks that we, or our officers, or directors in cases where indemnification applies, will not be successful in defending any proceedings, lawsuits, disputes, claims or audits, and that exposure could exceed expectations or insurance coverages;
tax assessments by domestic or foreign governmental authorities, including import or export duties on our ability to effectively manage inventory levels;products and the applicable rates for any such taxes or duties;
the adoption of new accounting standards or changes in key personnel, our ability to hireinterpretations of accounting principles;
seasonality and retain key personnel,fluctuations in comparable store sales and our relationship with our employees;wholesale net sales, and associated margins;
general economic conditions, including increases in interest rates, geopolitical events, other regulatory changes and inflation or deflation;
disruptions due to severe weather or climate change; and
disruptions due to earthquakes, flooding, tsunamis or other natural disasters.
All forward-looking statements included in this document are made as of the date hereof, based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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PART I-FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements (unaudited)
American Apparel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012*March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013*
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash$4,913
 $12,853
$16,683
 $8,676
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,063 and $2,085 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively23,053
 22,962
Restricted cash
 3,733
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,281 and $2,229 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively22,041
 20,701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets12,712
 9,589
13,367
 15,636
Inventories, net170,723
 174,229
163,652
 169,378
Income taxes receivable and prepaid income taxes1,018
 530
350
 306
Deferred income taxes, net of valuation allowance419
 494
604
 599
Total current assets212,838
 224,390
216,697
 215,296
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net71,515
 67,778
65,607
 69,303
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES, net of valuation allowance1,229
 1,261
2,425
 2,426
OTHER ASSETS, net47,351
 34,783
46,761
 46,727
TOTAL ASSETS$332,933
 $328,212
$331,490
 $333,752
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY 
  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT 
  
CURRENT LIABILITIES 
  
 
  
Cash overdraft$2,812
 $
$4
 $3,993
Revolving credit facilities and current portion of long-term debt33,014
 60,556
29,469
 44,042
Accounts payable31,547
 38,160
40,174
 38,290
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities51,925
 41,516
53,952
 50,018
Fair value of warrant liability22,466
 17,241
8,287
 20,954
Income taxes payable1,753
 2,137
1,837
 1,742
Deferred income tax liability, current245
 296
1,241
 1,241
Current portion of capital lease obligations1,692
 1,703
1,177
 1,709
Total current liabilities145,454
 161,609
136,141
 161,989
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of unamortized discount of $5,926 and $27,929 at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively207,237
 110,012
LONG-TERM DEBT, net of unamortized discount of $5,631 and $5,779 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively214,586
 213,468
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, net of current portion4,991
 2,844
5,866
 5,453
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITY261
 262
529
 536
DEFERRED RENT, net of current portion18,936
 20,706
15,891
 18,225
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES12,245
 10,695
12,149
 11,485
TOTAL LIABILITIES389,124
 306,128
385,162
 411,156
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 



 

STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY 
  
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT 
  
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, authorized 1,000 shares; none issued
 

 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, authorized 230,000 shares; 113,412 shares issued and 110,366 shares outstanding at September 30, 2013 and 110,111 shares issued and 107,181 shares outstanding at December 31, 201211
 11
Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, authorized 230,000 shares; 175,229 shares issued and 173,377 shares outstanding at March 31, 2014 and 113,469 shares issued and 111,330 shares outstanding at December 31, 201317
 11
Additional paid-in capital185,119
 177,081
215,135
 185,472
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3,510) (2,725)(4,777) (4,306)
Accumulated deficit(235,654) (150,126)(261,890) (256,424)
Less: Treasury stock, 304 shares at cost(2,157) (2,157)(2,157) (2,157)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY(56,191) 22,084
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY$332,933
 $328,212
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT(53,672) (77,404)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT$331,490
 $333,752
* Condensed from audited financial statements.
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American Apparel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(Amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 2012 2013 20122014 2013
Net sales$164,543
 $162,160
 $464,839
 $444,282
$137,096
 $138,060
Cost of sales79,903
 76,960
 223,461
 209,990
65,122
 65,192
Gross profit84,640
 85,200
 241,378
 234,292
71,974
 72,868
Selling expenses63,982
 58,017
 177,235
 168,258
54,062
 55,463
General and administrative expenses (including related party charges of $181 and $332 for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $625 and $883 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively)24,918
 22,566
 80,716
 71,792
General and administrative expenses (including related party charges of $160 and $217 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively)24,909
 27,804
Retail store impairment233
 
 311
 129
499
 78
          
(Loss) income from operations(4,493) 4,617
 (16,884) (5,887)
Loss from operations(7,496) (10,477)
          
Interest expense10,121
 10,454
 29,555
 30,274
10,039
 11,214
Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss(449) (685) 422
 141
Foreign currency transaction loss132
 713
Unrealized (gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants(12,922) 13,312
 5,225
 15,340
(12,667) 23,645
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt
 
 32,101
 (11,588)
Other expense58
 36
 42
 188
Other income(8) (5)
Loss before income taxes(1,301) (18,500) (84,229) (40,242)(4,992) (46,044)
Income tax provision212
 512
 1,299
 1,933
474
 467
Net loss$(1,513) $(19,012) $(85,528) $(42,175)$(5,466) $(46,511)
          
Basic and diluted loss per share$(0.01) $(0.18) $(0.78) $(0.40)$(0.05) $(0.42)
Weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding110,354 106,248 110,172 105,960111,554 109,918
          
Net loss (from above)
$(1,513) $(19,012) $(85,528) $(42,175)$(5,466) $(46,511)
Other comprehensive income (loss) item:
       
Foreign currency translation loss (gain), net of tax1,445
 1,073
 (785) 622
Other comprehensive loss (gain), net of tax1,445
 1,073
 (785) 622
Other comprehensive loss item:
   
Foreign currency translation loss, net of tax(471) (1,504)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(471) (1,504)
Comprehensive loss$(68) $(17,939) $(86,313) $(41,553)$(5,937) $(48,015)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 

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American Apparel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 20122014 2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Cash received from customers$465,468
 $439,634
$136,815
 $137,654
Cash paid to suppliers, employees and others(468,632) (431,915)(130,984) (139,649)
Income taxes (paid) refunded(2,082) 646
(403) 9
Interest paid(5,726) (6,635)(1,521) (4,040)
Other35
 (160)8
 18
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(10,937) 1,570
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities3,915
 (6,008)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES      
Capital expenditures(18,907) (14,257)(3,958) (7,354)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets30
 70
30
 12
Restricted cash1,594
 (5,926)
 (622)
Net cash used in investing activities(17,283) (20,113)(3,928) (7,964)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Cash overdraft2,812
 704
(3,989) 1,340
Repayments of expired revolving credit facilities, net(28,513) (48,324)
Borrowings under current revolving credit facilities, net28,713
 39,337
(Repayments) borrowings of term loans and notes payable(25,463) 30,042
Repayment of Lion term loan(144,149) 
Issuance of Senior Secured Notes199,820
 
(Repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facilities, net(14,557) 7,624
Repayments of term loans and notes payable(50) (3)
Payments of debt issuance costs(11,880) (4,965)(372) (1,678)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock28,554
 
Payment of payroll statutory tax withholding on share-based compensation associated with issuance of common stock(125) (112)
Repayments of capital lease obligations(773) (810)(137) (176)
Net cash provided by financing activities20,567
 15,984
9,324
 6,995
      
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH(287) (548)(1,304) (300)
      
NET DECREASE IN CASH(7,940) (3,107)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH8,007
 (7,277)
CASH, beginning of period12,853
 10,293
8,676
 12,853
CASH, end of period$4,913
 $7,186
$16,683
 $5,576

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(Amounts in thousands)
(unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 20122014 2013
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES   
Net loss$(85,528) $(42,175)$(5,466) $(46,511)
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, and other assets19,155
 17,040
6,715
 6,031
Retail store impairment311
 129
499
 78
Loss on disposal of property and equipment77
 28

 13
Share-based compensation expense8,044
 7,333
1,115
 3,547
Unrealized loss on change in fair value of warrants5,225
 15,340
Unrealized (gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants(12,667) 23,645
Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs3,717
 7,655
597
 2,610
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt32,101
 (11,588)
Accrued interest paid-in-kind6,875
 15,984
1,030
 4,564
Foreign currency transaction loss422
 141
132
 713
Allowance for inventory shrinkage and obsolescence964
 (339)121
 254
Bad debt expense380
 73
139
 139
Deferred income taxes(26) 32
Deferred rent(1,667) (649)(2,222) (448)
Changes in cash due to changes in operating assets and liabilities:      
Trade accounts receivables249
 (4,721)(420) (545)
Inventories1,741
 6,238
5,445
 (4,811)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(4,026) (3,343)2,288
 220
Other assets(4,274) (5,756)(235) (1,825)
Accounts payable(8,133) 2,471
2,424
 3,999
Accrued expenses and other liabilities14,261
 (4,750)4,349
 1,859
Income taxes receivable / payable(805) 2,427
71
 460
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(10,937) $1,570
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities$3,915
 $(6,008)
      
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES      
Property and equipment acquired, and included in accounts payable$5,270
 $98
$1,040
 $3,433

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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American Apparel, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013 and 2012
(Amounts and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

Note 1. Organization and Business
American Apparel, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) is a vertically-integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel products and designs, manufactures and sells clothing and accessories for women, men, children and babies. The Company sells its products through the wholesale distribution channel supplying t-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and screen printers, as well as direct to customers through its retail stores located in the United States, and internationally. In addition, the Company operates an online retail e-commerce website. At September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the Company operated a total of 247249 retail stores in 20 countries: the United States, Canada and 18 other countries.
Liquidity and Management's Plan
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the Company had approximately $4,91316,683 in cash and $17,57416,762 of availability for additional borrowings under thea $50,000 asset-backed credit facility with Capital One Business Credit FacilityCorp. ("Capital One" and Bank of Montrealsuch facility, the "Capital One Credit AgreementFacility") (as defined in Note 6). Additionally,As of April 30, 2014, the Company had $32,820 outstanding on a $50,000 asset-backed$18,261 available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility (increased from $35,000 to $50,000 on July 5, 2013) under the Capital One Credit Facility and $106 outstanding on a C$11,000 (Canadian dollars) revolving credit facility under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement.agreement.
On April 4, 2013, the Company closed a private offering of $206,000 aggregate principal amount of its Senior Secured Notes due April 15, 2020 (the "Notes") at 97% of par and also entered into a new $35,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp. maturing on April 4, 2018, subject to a January 15, 2018 maturity under certain circumstances. Subsequently, on July 5, 2013,March 25, 2014, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit agreement governing its credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp., pursuant to which the total commitment under the credit facility was raised to $50,000. The notes and the new credit facility are the Company's senior secured obligations and are guaranteed, on a senior secured basis, by the Company's domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to some exceptions.
The Company used the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with borrowings under the new credit facility, to repay and terminate its credit agreement with Crystal Financial LLC and its loan agreement with Lion Capital LLP.
As of September 30, 2013, the Company determined it is probable that a special interest trigger event under the indenture governing the Notes will occur as of December 31, 2013 and has accrued interest on the Notes at 15% retroactive to April 4, 2013, representing an additional 2% interest, which additional interest is payable in kind until April 15, 2018 and in cash on subsequent interest dates. The Company recorded $2,014 in additional interest expense for the special interest trigger event during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
On November 14, 2013, the Company entered into a third amendmentFifth Amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility which, effective upon the receipt of net proceeds from the March 31, 2014 equity offering (see below), among other things,things: waived the obligation to maintain athe minimum fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage ratios for the three month periods ended December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; reset for future periods the fixed charge coverage ratio, and athe maximum leverage ratio forand the twelve consecutive fiscal month period ending September 30, 2013. Asmaximum capital expenditures allowed; added a condition to the waiver, the Company agreed to a one percentage point increase inminimum EBITDA covenant; increased the interest rate payable under the credit agreement by 0.5% per annum to either LIBOR plus 4.5%5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 3.5%4.0% (at the Company's option); and limitations on amounts available to be borrowed, consistingincreased the fees payable upon early termination.
On March 31, 2014, the Company completed a public offering of the impositionapproximately 61,645 shares of a reserve against the line that will gradually reduce the total borrowing capacity to $47,500 and certain amendments to the borrowing base calculation.  In addition,its common stock at $0.50 per share for net proceeds of $28,554.
On April 14, 2014, the Company paid a waiver fee of $75. The financial covenants under the Capital One Credit Facility will again be tested$13,390 in the fourth quarter of 2013 and future quarterly periods and will use the Company's prior twelve-month operating results as a measurement. The Company is currently projecting non-compliance under the Capital One Credit Facility through the third quarter of 2014 and future waivers will be required in order to maintain compliance in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in the quarters ending in 2014.interest on Senior Secured Notes due 2020 (the "Notes").
An amendment that resets these covenants is an alternative to the need for obtaining waivers. The Company is in discussions with Capital One with respect to such an amendment. No assurance can be given that the Company will be successful in obtaining such an amendment or any further waivers or as to the cost of them. In addition, if an event of default occurs and is continuing and such event of default is not waived or the Capital One Credit Facility not amended, the terms of the credit agreement would allow Capital One to prevent the Company from making any additional borrowings, which it uses to access working capital, as the Company's cash is swept by Capital One, and accelerate maturity of the loan. If as a result of an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility, Capital One accelerates the repayment of amounts the Company owes to them, there could also be an acceleration of debt repayments of the Notes and other credit agreements. In such an event, the

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Company would be required to seek alternative sources of liquidity, and there can be no assurance that any alternative source of liquidity would be available on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all. See Notes 6 and 7.
The Company's transition to its new distribution center in La Mirada, California has had a significant negative impact on the Company's earnings and cash flow. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company incurred incremental distribution costs (primarily labor) associated with these transition activities of approximately $5,900 and $10,900, respectively. All such costs have been charged to cost of sales and operating expense in the accompanying statements of operations. The issues surrounding the transition primarily relate to improper system design and integration and inadequate training and staffing. These issues caused processing inefficiencies that required the Company to employ additional staffing in order to meet customer demand. At September 30, 2013, staffing levels were significantly above target levels at the distribution facility. The Company believes the system design and integration issues have been largely resolved and training and staffing efforts are ongoing. Further, as of November 1, 2013, the Company has begun reducing staffing levels and overtime and has targeted additional reductions in the fourth quarter. If there are any further transition issues associated with the new center, sales and financial results could be negatively impacted further.
The Company continues to execute its plan, which was commenced in late 2010, to improve its operating performance and financial position. Among other things, in 2013, the Company completed the installation of RFID tracking systems in all of its stores, plans to complete the transition of distribution operations to its new distribution facility in La Mirada, California, continues with expansion of its selling square footage in its stores, continues with its inventory productivity improvement program, plans to reduce operating expenses, and plans to improve online sales performance with the implementation of the Oracle ATG back-end online system for international store fronts. In addition, the Company continues to seek improvements in store labor productivity and workers' compensation exposure. The Company continues to develop other initiatives intended to either increase sales, reduce costs or improve liquidity.
There can be no assurance that plans to improve operating performance and financial position will be successful. If the Company is unable to achieve significant cost reductions at its La Mirada distribution facility and achieve its projected sales results, it will need to promptly seek additional liquidity and there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful. The Company believes that it has sufficient financing commitments to meet funding requirements for the next twelve months, subjectmonths.
The Company continues to develop other initiatives intended to either increase sales, reduce costs or improve liquidity. In the foregoing matters.fourth quarter of 2013 and continuing through the first quarter of 2014, significant reductions were made in payroll and related costs associated with manufacturing and administrative overhead. The Company also instituted a program towards the end of the first quarter of 2014 to limit capital expenditures. Additionally, the Company intends to continue to drive productivity improvements from its new distribution center, reduce inventories, reduce store labor costs, and evaluate further consolidation of administrative and manufacturing functions. Efforts to identify additional ways to reduce costs and improve productivity will be ongoing.
Although the Company has made significant improvements under this plan, the Company's cash flows are dependent upon meeting future sales growth projections and reducing certain expenses. There can be no assurance that planned improvements will be successful.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of American Apparel, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year's condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes to conform them to the 20132014 presentation.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries have been prepared by the Company, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information, and are presented in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and have not been audited. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial

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statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20122013 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary to present fairly the Company's financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The most complex and subjective estimates include: self-insured liabilities; inventory valuation and obsolescence; valuation and recoverability of long-lived assets, including the values assigned to goodwill, and property and equipment; fair value calculations, including derivative liabilities such as the Lion warrants; contingencies, including accruals for the outcome of current litigation;litigation and assessments and self-insurance; income taxes, as well as other taxes and governmental assessments, including uncertain income tax positions and recoverability of deferred income taxes.taxes; and cash flow projections in assessing future performance related to financial standards requiring a prospective analysis in valuing and classifying assets and liabilities.
On a regular basis, management reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience, and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to credit risk consist primarily of cash (the amounts of which may, at times, exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation limits on insurable amounts) and trade accounts receivable (including credit card receivables), relating substantially to the Company’s U.S. Wholesale segment. The Company mitigates its risk by maintaining accountsinvesting through major financial institutions. The Company had approximately $3,7205,758 and $8,2657,374 held in foreign banks at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013, respectively.
The Company mitigates its risks related to trade receivables by performing on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by the review of their current credit information. The Company also maintains an insurance policy for certain customers based on a customer’s credit rating and established limits. Collections and payments from customers are continuously monitored. One customer in the Company's U.S. Wholesale segment accounted for 18.8%19.7% and 15.1%14.2% of the Company’s total accounts receivables as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013, respectively. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon historical experience and specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While bad debt expenses have historically been within expectations and allowances established, the Company cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that it has in the past.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s financial instruments are primarily composed of cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable (including credit card receivables), accounts payable, revolving credit borrowings, its senior secured notes, term loanloans and warrants. The fair value of cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable closely approximates their carrying value due to their short maturities and variable rates. The fair value of fixed-rate borrowings arenot based on quoted prices is estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis.
The valuation techniques utilized are based upon observable and unobservable inputs. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect internal market assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the related asset or liabilities.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of assets or liabilities.

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Whenever possible, the Company utilizes observable market inputs (quoted market prices) when measuring fair value whenever possible.value.
For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the Company's accounting and finance department determinedetermines its valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of the unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of the Company's accounting and finance department andTheir determinations are approved by the Chief Financial Officer.
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, there were no transfers in or out of Level 2 and Level 3 from other levels.
The fair value of fixed rate borrowings not based on quoted prices are estimated using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs including interest payments, principal payments and discount rate, and is classified within Level 3 of the valuation

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hierarchy. An increase or decrease in the stock price and the discount rate assumption in isolation, can significantly decrease or increase the fair value of the fixed rate borrowings. See Note 8.
The fair value of each warrant is estimated using the Binomial Lattice option valuation model. Significant observable and unobservable inputs include stock price, exercise price, annual risk free rate, term, and expected volatility, and arewere classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. An increase or decrease in volatility, in isolation, canthese inputs could significantly increase or decrease the fair value of the warrants. See Notes 8 and 11.
The fair value of indefinite-lived assets, which consists exclusively of goodwill, is measured in connection with the Company’s annual goodwill impairment test.test or when events occur that indicate a potential for impairment.  The fair value of the reporting unit to which goodwill has been assigned, is determined using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs including gross profit, discount rate, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, depreciation and terminal value assumptions, and are classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. An increase or decrease in the discount rate assumption and/or the terminal value assumption, in isolation, can have a significant effect on the fair value of the reporting unit.
Retail stores that have indicators of impairment and whose carrying value of assets are greater than their related projected undiscounted future cash flows, are measured for impairment by comparing the fair value of the assets against their carrying value. Fair value of the assets is estimated using a projected discounted cash flow analysis based on unobservable inputs including gross profit and discount rate, and is classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.  The key assumptions used in the estimates of projected cash flows were sales, gross margins, and payroll costs. These forecasts were based on historical trends and take into account recent developments, as well as the Company's plans and intentions. An increase or decrease in the discount rate assumption and/or projected cash flows, in isolation, can significantly decrease or increase the fair value of the assets, which would have an effect on the impairment recorded.
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilitiesassets and assetsliabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns.statements.  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.  The Company estimates the degree to which tax assets and credit carryforwards will result in a benefit based on expected profitability by tax jurisdiction.  A valuation allowance for such tax assets and loss carryforwards is provided when it is determined that such amounts will more likely than not go unrealized.  If it becomes more likely than not that a tax asset will be realized, any related valuation allowance of such assets would be reversed.
During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013,, the Company incurred losses from operations.  During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded income from operations and during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company incurred loss from operations. Based upon these results, and trends in the Company's performance projected through 2013,2014, it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize any benefit from the deferred tax assets recorded by the Company in previous periods.periods arising from net operating loss carry-forwards.  The Company did not record income tax benefits in the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013 as the Company determined that it was more likely than not that sufficient taxable income in the future will not be generated in the respective jurisdictions to realize the deferred income tax assets. 
Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability.  In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions.  In management's opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years.  If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.
The Company's foreign domiciled subsidiaries are subject to foreign income taxes on earnings in their respective jurisdictions. The Company elected to have its foreign subsidiaries, except for its subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, China, Spain, Italy, Ireland and South Korea, consolidated in the Company's U.S. federal income tax return.  The Company will generally be eligible to receive tax credits on its U.S. federal income tax return for most of the foreign taxes paid by the Company's entities included in the United States Federal income tax return.

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The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 - “Income Taxes”, and grossTaxes.” Gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013 are included in current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.  The Company accrues interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as components of the income tax provision in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. In accordance with ASC 740, the Company evaluates whether a valuation allowance should be established against the net deferred tax assets based upon the consideration of all available evidence and using a “more likely than not” standard. Significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. The determination to record a valuation allowance is based on the recent history of cumulative losses and current operating performance. In conducting the analysis, the Company utilizes an approach, which considers the current year loss, including an assessment of the degree to which any losses are driven by items that are unusual in nature and

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incurred to improve future profitability. In addition, the Company reviews changes in near-term market conditions and any other factors arising during the period, which may impact its future operating results.
Accounting Standards Updates
Recently issued accounting standards updates are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated events that occurred subsequent to September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and through the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Management concluded that no additional subsequent events required disclosure in these financial statements other than those disclosed in these notes to these financial statements.
Note 3. Inventories
The components of inventories are as follows:  
September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Raw materials$24,445
 $22,301
$20,134
 $23,199
Work in process3,063
 2,197
3,382
 2,596
Finished goods146,800
 152,384
143,036
 146,361
174,308
 176,882
166,552
 172,156
Less reserve for inventory shrinkage and obsolescence(3,585) (2,653)(2,900) (2,778)
Total, net of reserves$170,723
 $174,229
$163,652
 $169,378
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is primarily determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. The cost elements of inventories include materials, labor and overhead. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013, no one supplier provided more than 10% of the Company’s raw material purchases.
The Company identifies potentially excess and slow-moving inventories by evaluating turn rates, inventory levels and other factors and provides reserves for lower of cost or market reserves for such identified excess and slow-moving inventories. At September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013, the Company had a lower of cost or market reserve for excess and slow-moving inventories of $1,9521,921 and $2,1401,951, respectively.
The Company establishes a reserve for inventory shrinkage for each of its retail locations and its warehouse. The reserve is based on the historical results of physical inventory cycle counts. The Company had a reserve for inventory shrinkage in the amount of $1,633979 and $513827 at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013, respectively.
Note 4. Property and Equipment
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to property and equipment (including capitalized leases) is recorded in cost of sales and operating expenses. For the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013,, depreciation and amortization expense was $6,7386,715 and $19,155, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, depreciation and amortization expense was $5,538 and $17,040,$6,031, respectively.
Based upon the results of its retail store impairment analysis, for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013,, the Company recorded impairment charges of $233499 and $311,$78, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company incurred impairment charges of $129.

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Note 5. Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The components of accrued expenses and other current liabilities are as follows:
September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Compensation, bonuses and related taxes$9,351
 $11,524
$10,479
 $11,773
Accrued interest13,238
 520
12,953
 6,064
Workers' compensation and other self-insurance reserves (Note 14)5,851
 5,288
6,372
 6,383
Sales, value and property taxes3,552
 4,751
1,912
 3,868
Gift cards and store credits5,238
 5,964
6,612
 7,391
Loss contingencies752
 752
1,177
 1,177
Accrued vacation1,452
 1,055
Deferred revenue412
 590
942
 1,258
Deferred rent3,039
 2,997
3,479
 3,363
Other9,040
 8,075
10,026
 8,741
Total accrued expenses$51,925
 $41,516
$53,952
 $50,018

Note 6. Revolving Credit Facilities and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt
The following table presents revolving credit facilities and current portion of long-term debt:
 September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012
Revolving credit facility (Capital One), maturing April 2018$32,820
 $
Revolving credit facility (Crystal), replaced in April 2013 (a)
 26,113
Term loan (Crystal), replaced in April 2013 (a)
 30,000
Revolving credit facility (Bank of Montreal), maturing December 2013106
 4,387
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)88
 56
Total revolving credit facilities and current portion of long-term debt$33,014
 $60,556
(a) All outstanding principal amounts and accrued and unpaid interest and fees under the Crystal revolving credit facility and term loan were repaid with the proceeds of the financing transactions that the Company closed on April 4, 2013.
 March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Revolving credit facility (Capital One), maturing April 2018$29,452
 $43,526
Revolving credit facility (Bank of Montreal), matured on March 31 2014
 443
Current portion of long-term debt (Note 7)17
 73
Total revolving credit facilities and current portion of long-term debt$29,469
 $44,042
The Company incurred interest charges of $10,12110,039 and $29,55511,214 for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2013, respectively, and $10,454 and $30,274 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012,2014, respectively, for all outstanding borrowings. The interest charges subject to capitalization for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were not significant.
Revolving Credit Facility - Capital One
On April 4, 2013,As of March 31, 2014, the Company and its domestic subsidiaries replaced the credit facility with Crystal with a newhad $35,00029,452 asset-basedoutstanding on a $50,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp. ("Capital One" and the credit facility, the "Capital One Credit Facility"). On July 5, 2013, the Company entered into an amendment to the credit agreement with Capital One, pursuant to which the total commitment under the credit facility was raised to $50,00016,762. The available for additional commitment was made under substantially the same terms as the existing facility.
borrowings. The Capital One Credit Facility matures on April 4, 2018, subject to a January 15, 2018 maturity if excess availability is less than $15,000$15,000 at the time of notice to Capital One of a determination by the Company that an Applicable High Yield Discount Obligation ("AHYDO") redemption will be required pursuant to Section 3.01(e) of the indenture governing the Notes. SeeNotes (as defined in Note 7.7). Borrowings under the Capital One Credit Facility bear interest equal to LIBOR plus 3.5%5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 2.5%4.0% (at the Company's option) and are subject to maintenance of specified borrowing base requirements and covenants. The Capital One Credit Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and equity interests in certain of the Company's foreign subsidiaries, subject to some exceptions. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the Company had $1,880$1,230 of outstanding letters of credit secured against the Capital One Credit Facility. The amount available for additional borrowings on September 30, 2013 was $15,245.
The Company is required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.00 to 1.00 and is also required to not exceed certain maximum leverage ratio thresholds, both determined as at the end of each fiscal quarter. Additionally, the

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Company's domestic subsidiaries are subject to an annual limitation of certain specified capital expenditure amounts as determined at the end of each fiscal year.
Among other provisions, the Capital One Credit Facility requires that the Company maintain a lockbox arrangement and contains certain subjective acceleration clauses. In addition, Capital One may at its discretion, adjust the advance restriction and criteria for eligible inventory and accounts receivable. The Capital One Credit Facility contains cross-default provisions whereby an event of default under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement, under the indenture governing the Notes or other indebtedness, in each case of an amount greater than a specified threshold, would cause an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility.
On November 14, 2013, theThe Company entered into a third amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility, which among other things, waived the obligationis required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 0.85 to 1.00 for the period of April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 and a1.00 to 1.00 for the remainder of 2014 and is also required to not exceed certain maximum leverage ratio thresholds, both determined as at the end of each fiscal quarter. Additionally, the Company's domestic subsidiaries are subject to an annual limitation of certain specified capital expenditure amounts as determined at the end of each fiscal year.
On March 25, 2014, the Company entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility which, effective upon the receipt of net proceeds from the March 31, 2014 equity offering (see Note 11), among other things: waived the obligation to maintain the minimum fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage ratios for the twelve consecutive fiscalthree month period ending September 30,periods ended December 31, 2013. As

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and March 31, 2014; reset for future periods the fixed charge coverage ratio, the maximum leverage ratio and the maximum capital expenditures allowed; added a condition to the waiver, the Company agreed to a one percentage point increase inminimum EBITDA covenant; increased the interest rate payable under the credit agreement by 0.5% per annum to either LIBOR plus 4.5%5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 3.5%4.0% (at the Company's option); and limitations on amounts available to be borrowed, consisting ofincreased the imposition of a reserve against the line that will gradually reduce the total borrowing capacity to $47,500 and certain amendments to the borrowing base calculation.  In addition, the Company paid a waiver fee of $75.
These financial covenants will again be tested in the fourth quarter of 2013 and future quarterly periods and will use as a measurement the Company’s prior twelve-month operating results as a measurement. The Company is currently projecting non-compliance with the covenants through the third quarter of 2014 and future waivers will be required in order to maintain compliance in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in the quarters ending in 2014.
An amendment that resets these covenants is an alternative to the need for obtaining waivers. The Company is in discussions with Capital One with respect to such an amendment. In addition, if an event of default occurs and is continuing and such event of default is not waived or the Capital One Credit Facility not amended, the terms of the credit agreement would allow Capital One to prevent the Company from making any additional borrowings, which it uses to access working capital, as the Company's cash is swept by Capital One, and accelerate maturity of the loan. If as a result of an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility, Capital One accelerates the repayment of amounts the Company owes to them, there could also be an acceleration of debt repayments of the Notes and other credit agreements. In such an event, the Company would be required to seek alternative sources of liquidity, and there can be no assurance that any alternative source of liquidity would be available on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all.fees payable upon early termination.
Revolving Credit Facility - Bank of Montreal
The Company's wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries American Apparel Canada Wholesale, Inc. and American Apparel Canada Retail Inc. (collectively, the “CI Companies”), havehad a line ofrevolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal (the "Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement") that provides for borrowings up to C$11,000 (Canadian dollars) with a fixed maturity date of December 31, 2013, bearing interest at 7.0% (the bank's prime rate at 3.0% as of September 30, 2013 plus 4.0% per annum) payable monthly. This line of credit is secured by a lien on the CI Companies' accounts receivable, inventory and certain other tangible assets. Available borrowing capacity at September 30, 2013 was $2,329.
The Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement contains a fixed charge coverage ratio and restricts the Company's Canadian subsidiaries from entering into operating leases above a specified threshold. Additionally, the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement imposes a minimum excess availability covenant, which requires the Company's Canadian subsidiaries to maintain at all times minimum excess availability of 5.0% of the revolving credit commitmentMontreal. Outstanding amounts under the facility.
The Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement contains cross-default provisions with the Capital One Credit Facility and the Notes, whereby an event of default occurring thereunder would cause an event of default under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement.
As of September 30, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants of the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement.
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan - Crystal
On April 4, 2013, the Company replaced its existing revolving credit facility were repaid, and term loan with Crystal Financial LLC ("Crystal" andon March 31, 2014 the "Crystal Credit Agreement", respectively), with a new asset-based revolving credit agreement with Capital One.
In connection with the termination of the Crystal Credit Agreement, the Company paid an early termination fee of $2,400. The difference between the net carrying amount of the Crystal loans of $60,533 (which includes the outstanding balance, accrued but unpaid interest, and unamortized financing cost immediately prior to the date of the extinguishment) and the cash paid to

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Crystal of $66,411, which includes the early termination fee, was recorded as a $5,878 loss on early extinguishment of debt in the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.expired by its terms.

Note 7. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
September 30, 2013 December 31, 2012 March 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Senior Secured Notes due 2020(a)$202,088
(a)
 $
 $204,443
 $203,265
Long-term debt with Lion
 109,680
(b)
Long-term debt with Lion, maturing October 2018 (b)9,865
 9,865
Other5,237
 388
 295
 411
Total long-term debt207,325
 110,068
 214,603
 213,541
Current portion of debt(88) (56) (17) (73)
Long-term debt, net of current portion$207,237
 $110,012
 $214,586
 $213,468
(a) NetIncludes accrued interest paid in-kind of $4,074 and $3,044 and net of unamortized discount of $5,926$5,631 and $5,779 at September 30,March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013,. respectively.
(b) Including accrued interest paid-in-kindpaid in-kind of $16,469$365 at both March 31, 2014 and net of unamortized discount of $27,929 at December 31, 20122013.
      
Senior Secured Notes due 2020
On April 4, 2013, the Company issued the Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $206,000. at 97% of par value. The Notes mature on April 15, 2020. The Notes were issued2020 and bears interest at 97% of par value with an interest rate at issuance of 13%15% per annum, subject to adjustment. of which 2% is payable in-kind until April 14, 2018 and in cash on subsequent interest dates. As of March 31, 2014, the amount outstanding under the Notes was $204,443, which includes accrued interest paid in-kind of $4,074 and is net of unamortized discount of $5,631.
Interest on the Notes approximating $13,500 per payment period (in 2014), is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2013.
A "special interest trigger event" is deemed to have occurred under On April 14, 2014, the indenture governing the Notes (the "Senior Notes Indenture") if the Company's net leverage ratio for the year ended December 31, 2013 is greater than 4.50 to 1.00. Upon the occurrence of a special interest trigger event,Company paid $13,390 in interest on the Notes accrues at the rate of 15% per annum, retroactive to April 4, 2013, with the interest in excess of 13% per annum payable (i) in the case of any interest payment date prior to April 15, 2018, by adding such excess interest to the principal amount of the Notes on the interest payment date, and (ii) for any interest payment date on or after April 15, 2018, in cash.
As of September 30, 2013, the Company determined it is probable that a special interest trigger event under the indenture governing the Notes will occur as of December 31, 2013 and has accrued interest on the Notes at 15% retroactive to April 4, 2013 representing an additional 2% interest, which additional interest is payable in kind until April 15, 2018 and in cash on subsequent interest dates. The Company recorded $2,014 in additional interest expense for the special interest trigger event during the three months ended September 30, 2013.Notes.
On or after April 15, 2017, the Company may, at its option, redeem some or all of the Notes at a premium decreasing ratably to zero as specified in the indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Prior to April 15, 2017, the Company may, at its option, redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 113% of the aggregate principal amount of the redeemed notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2017 the Company may, at its option, redeem some or all of the Notes by paying a "make whole" premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. If the Company experiences certain change of control events, the holders of the Notes will have the right to require the Company to purchase all or a portion of the Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of such Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of purchase. In addition, the Company is required to use the net proceeds of certain asset sales, if not used for specified purposes, to purchase some of the Notes at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of purchase. On each interest payment date after April 4, 2018, the Company will be required to redeem, for cash, a portion of each Note then outstanding equal to the amount necessary to prevent such Note from being treated as an “applicable high yield discount obligation” within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code. The redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon on the date of redemption.
The Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by the Company's existing and future domestic subsidiaries. The Notes and the related guarantees are secured by a first-priority lien on the Company's and its domestic subsidiaries' assets (other than the Credit Facility Priority Collateral, as defined below, subject to some exceptions and permitted liens). The Notes and the related guarantees also are secured by a second-priority lien on all of Company's and its domestic subsidiaries' accounts receivable, inventory, cash, and certain other assets (collectively, the "Credit Facility Priority Collateral"), subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens. The Notes and the guarantees, respectively, rank equal in right

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of payment with the Company's and its domestic subsidiaries' senior indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Capital One Credit Facility, before giving effect to collateral arrangements.
The Notes impose certain limitations on the ability of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries to, among other things, and subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions, incur additional indebtedness or issue disqualified capital stock or preferred stock (with respect to restricted subsidiaries), grant liens, make payments in respect of their capital stock or certain indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliates, create dividend or other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, merge or consolidate with any other person, sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its assets or adopt a plan of liquidation. The Company must annually report to the trustee on compliance with such limitations. The Notes also contain cross-default provisions whereby a payment default or acceleration of any indebtedness in an aggregate amount greater than a specified threshold would cause an event of default with respect to the Notes.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into a Registration Rights Agreement under which the Company has agreed to, among other things, conduct a registered exchange offer with respect to the Notes. If the Company fails to fulfill its obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement in a timely manner, it may be required to pay additional interest on the Notes.
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the Company was in compliance with the required covenants of the Senior Notes Indenture.
Lion Loan Agreement
On April 4, 2013, theThe Company repaid and terminated its outstanding obligations with Lion Capital LLP ("Lion" and the "Lion Loan Agreement", respectively) withhas a portion of the proceeds of the financing transactions. There were no early termination penalties associated with the repayment of the Lion Loan. The difference between the net carrying amount of the Lion debt of $117,926 (which includes the principal, accrued but unpaid interest, unamortized discount and unamortized financing cost immediately prior to the date of extinguishment) and the cash paid to Lion of $144,149 was recorded in the statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as a $26,223 loss on the early extinguishment of debt. As of September 30, 2013, other long-term debt includes $4,797 related to an 20% paid-in-kind interest loan agreement with Lion maturing(the “Lion Loan Agreement”). The term loans under the Lion Loan Agreement mature on October 4, 2018. The2018 and bear interest at 20% per annum. Interest under the loan agreement governing this loan contains cross-acceleration provisions that could be triggered ifis payable in cash or, to the extent permitted by the Company’s indebtednessother debt agreements, in-kind. As of March 31, 2014, the amount outstanding under the Capital One Credit Facility is accelerated upon the occurrenceLion Loan Agreement was $9,865, which includes accrued interest paid in-kind of $365.
The Lion Loan Agreement contains cross-default provisions whereby a payment default or acceleration of any indebtedness in an aggregate amount greater than a specified threshold would cause an event of default or ifdefault. As of March 31, 2014, the maturityCompany was in compliance with the required covenants of the Notes is accelerated.Lion Loan Agreement.

Note 8. Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The fair value of the Company's financial instruments are measured on a recurring basis. The carrying amount reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash, accounts receivable, (including credit card receivables), accounts payable and accrued expenses approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The carrying amount for borrowings from Capital One and the Bank of Montreal approximates fair value because of the variable market interest rate charged to the Company for these borrowings. The fair value of the Notes was calculated based on the quoted market price of the Notes. The fair value of the Lion Loan Agreement was estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis and a yield rate that was estimated using yield rates for publicly traded debt instruments of comparable companies with similar features. The fair value of warrants was estimated using Binomial Lattice option valuation model.  
The Company did not have any assets or liabilities categorized as Level 1 or 2 as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014.
The following table presents carrying amounts and fair values of the Company's financial instruments as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014: and December 31, 2013:
 Carrying Amount Fair Value
Liabilities   
Senior Secured Notes due 2020$202,088
 $200,074
Lion Warrant
(a)22,466
SOF Warrant
(a)
 $202,088
 $222,540
  March 31, 2014
  Carrying Amount Fair Value
Senior Secured Notes due 2020, net of discount of $5,631 and including interest paid-in-kind of $4,074Level 2 Liability$204,443
 $184,113
Lion Loan due 2018 including interest paid-in-kind of $365Level 3 Liability9,865
 8,949
Lion WarrantLevel 3 Liability
(a)8,287
  $214,308
 $201,349
     
  December 31, 2013
  Carrying Amount Fair Value
Senior Secured Notes due 2020, net of discount of $5,779 and including interest paid-in-kind of $3,044Level 2 Liability$203,265
 $191,065
Lion Loan due 2018 including interest paid-in-kind of $365Level 3 Liability9,865
 9,773
Lion WarrantLevel 3 Liability
(a)20,954
  $213,130
 $221,792
(a) No cost is associated with these liabilities (see Note 11)


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The following table summarizes the activity of Level 3 inputs measured on a recurring basis:
Fair Value Measurements of Common Stock Warrants using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2013 2012
Balance at January 1,$17,241
 $9,633
Adjustment resulting from change in value recognized in earnings (a)5,225
 15,340
Gain on extinguishment of debt
 3,482
Balance at September 30,$22,466
 $28,455
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)Three Months Ended March 31,
 2014 2013
Balance at January 1,$20,954
 $17,241
Adjustment resulting from change in value recognized in earnings (a)(12,667) 23,645
Balance at March 31,$8,287
 $40,886
(a) Adjustment resulting from change in fair value is the amount of total gains or losses for the period attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to liabilities held at the reporting date. The unrealized gain or loss is recorded in unrealized loss on change in fair value of warrants in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Note 9. Income Taxes
Income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 were computed using the effective tax rate estimated to be applicable for the full fiscal year, which is subject to ongoing review and evaluation by management.
The Company incurred a loss from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014. During the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded income from operations and during the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company incurred loss from operations.2013. Based primarily upon recent history of cumulative losses andfor the results ofprior three years combined with the loss from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013, the Company determinedCompany's management believes that it is more likely than not it will not realize benefits from the deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions. Thejurisdictions are not fully realizable. Accordingly, the Company will not record any income tax benefits in the condensed consolidated financial statements until it is determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will generate sufficient taxable income in the respective jurisdictions to realize the deferred income tax assets. As a result of the analysis, the Company determined that a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions, primarily in the U.S., and a partial valuation allowance in certain foreign jurisdictions, is required.
Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, in the United States limitsimposes annual limitation on the utilization of net operating losses when ownership changes,("NOL") carryforwards, other tax carryforwards, and certain built-in losses as defined byunder that section, occur.Section, upon an ownership change. The Company has performed an analysis and determineddetermining it is more likely than not that an ownership change has not occurred through December 31, 20122013 and, accordingly, the net operating lossNOL carryforwards through such date are not subject to an annual Section 382 limitation. On March 31, 2014, the Company completed a public offering of approximately 61,645 shares of its common stock. As of March 31, 2014, the Company has not completed an analysis whether an ownership change occurred under Section 382, which, if it did occur, could substantially limit its ability in the future to utilize its NOLs and other tax carryforwards.
Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions.
The Company is currently subjectopen to audit under the statute of limitations by the Internal Revenue Service for the calendar years ended December 31, 20112010 through December 31, 2012.2013. The IRS is currently auditing the Company's tax return for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Company and its subsidiaries'completed an audit with the IRS through December 31, 2010. The Company's state and foreign tax returns are open to audit under similar statute of limitations for the years ended December 31, 2007 through December 31, 2012, depending on the particular jurisdiction. The Company concluded its audit with the Internal Revenue Service for thecalendar years ended December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2010 with no tax owed due to utilization of net operating losses. The Company agreed to a settlement with Canada Revenue Agency for audit of the years ended December 31, 2005 through December 31, 2007.  Amounts to be paid pursuant to the agreed settlement are recorded in current liabilities at September 30, 2013.2013.
The Company is currently being audited by the Internal Revenue Service for the year ended December 31, 2011. In management's opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary.

Note 10. Related Party Transactions
See Note 7 for a description of loans made by Lion to the Company and Note 11 for a description of the warrants issued by the Company to Lion.
Personal Guarantees by the Company’s CEO
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the CEO of the Company has personally guaranteed the obligations of American Apparel under fourseven property leases aggregating $6,26116,639 in obligations. Additionally, the CEO of the Company has personally guaranteed the obligations of the Company with two vendors aggregating $1,000.

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Lease Agreement Between the Company and a Related Party
The Company is party to an operating lease, expiring in November 2016, for its knitting facility with a related company (“American Central Plaza, LLC”), which is partially owned by the CEO and the Chief Manufacturing Officer ("CMO") of the Company. The Company's CEO holds an 18.75% ownership interest in American Central Plaza, LLC, while the CMO holds a 6.25% interest. The remaining members of American Central Plaza, LLC are not affiliated with the Company. Rent expense (including property taxes and insurance payments) related to this lease for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 wasand 2013 were $155104 and $465 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $272 and $675155, respectively.
Payments to Morris Charney
Morris Charney, (“Mr. M. Charney”), is the father of the Company's CEO and serves as a director of American Apparel Canada Wholesale Inc. and a director of American Apparel Canada Retail Inc. Day to day operations of these two Canadian subsidiaries are handled by management and other employees of these subsidiaries, none of whom performs any policy making functions for the Company. Management of American Apparel sets the policies for American Apparel and its subsidiaries as a whole. Mr. M. Charney does not perform any policy making functions for the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Instead, Mr. M. Charney only provides architectural consulting services primarily for stores located in Canada and, in limited cases, in the U.S. Mr. M. Charney was paid architectural consulting and director fees amounting to $2656 and $16062 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and $60 and $208 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012,2013, respectively.

Note 11. Stockholders' (Deficit) EquityDeficit
Public Offering
On March 31, 2014, the Company completed a public offering of approximately 61,645 shares of its common stock at $0.50 per share for net proceeds of $28,554.
Common Stock Warrants
Lion Warrants
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, Lion held warrants (the "Lion Warrants") to purchase 21,60624,511 shares of the Company's common stock, with an exercise price of $0.750.66 per share. These warrants will expire on February 18, 2022.
On March 31, 2014, as a result of the public offering of the Company's common shares, Lion received the right to purchase an additional 2,905 shares of the Company's common stock under their existing warrants to purchase 21,606 shares of the Company's common stock and the exercise price of all of Lion's warrants was adjusted from $0.75 per share to approximately $0.66 per share. Such adjustments were required by the terms of the existing Lion warrants.
The Lion Warrants, as amended, contain certain anti-dilution protections in favor of Lion providing for proportional adjustment of the warrant price and, under certain circumstances, the number of shares of the Company's common stock issuable upon exercise of the Lion Warrant, in connection with, among other things, stock dividends, subdivisions and combinations and the issuance of additional equity securities at less than fair market value, as well as providing for the issuance of additional warrants to Lion in the event of certain equity sales or debt for equity exchanges.
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the fair value of the 21,60624,511 Lion Warrants, estimated using the Binomial Lattice option valuation model, was $22,4668,287 and was recorded as a current liability in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The calculation as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 assumed a stock price of $1.300.50, exercise price of $0.750.66, volatility of 71.40%71.92%, annual risk free interest rate of 2.33%2.44%, a contractual remaining term of 8.51 years and no dividends.
SOF Warrants
As of September 30, 2013, SOF Investments, L.P. ("SOF") held warrants to purchase 1,000 shares of the Company's common stock, with an exercise price of $2.148 per share, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. These warrants expire on December 19, 2013.
As of September 30, 2013, the fair value of the SOF warrants, estimated using the Binomial Lattice option valuation model, was $0. The calculation as of September 30, 2013 assumed a stock price of $1.30, exercise price of $2.148, volatility of 39.17%, annual risk free interest rate of 0.02%, a contractual remaining term of 0.228 years and no dividends.
The following table summarizes common stock warrants issued, forfeited, expired and outstanding (shares in thousands):
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding - January 1, 201421,606
 $0.75
 8.2
 
Issued (1)24,511
 0.66
 8.0
 
Forfeited (1)(21,606) 0.75
 
 
Expired
 
 
 
Outstanding - March 31, 201424,511
 $0.66
 8.0
 
Fair value - March 31, 2014$8,287
     
(1) Issued and forfeited warrants represents repriced shares.


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 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Life (Years)
Outstanding - January 1, 201322,606
 $0.81
 8.8
 
Issued
 
 
 
Forfeited
 
 
 
Expired
 
 
 
Outstanding - September 30, 201322,606
 $0.81
 8.0
 
Fair value - September 30, 2013$22,466
     

Earnings Per Share
The Company presents earnings per share (“EPS”) utilizing a dual presentation of basic and diluted EPS. Basic EPS includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS includes the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
The Company had common stock under various options, warrants and other agreements at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013. The weighted average effects of 53,58340,385 and 56,87453,456 shares at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013, respectively, were excluded from the

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calculations of net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013, because their impact would have been anti-dilutive.
A summary of the potential stock issuances under various options, warrants and other agreements that could have a dilutive effect on the shares outstanding as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013 are as follows:
2013 20122014 2013
SOF warrants1,000
 1,000

 1,000
Lion warrants21,606
 21,606
24,511
 21,606
Shares issuable to Mr. Charney based on market conditions (1)20,416
 20,416
13,611
 20,416
Contingent shares issuable to Mr. Charney based on market conditions (2)
2,112
 2,112

 2,112
Contingent shares issuable to Mr. Charney based on performance factors (3)5,000
 7,500

 5,000
Employee options & restricted shares3,449
 4,240
2,263
 3,322
53,583
 56,874
40,385
 53,456
(1) Charney Anti-Dilution Rights pursuant to the April 26, 2011 Investor Purchase Agreement, of which 6,805 expired unexercised on April 15, 2014.
(2) Pursuant to the March 24, 2011 conversion of debt to equity, which expired unexercised on March 24, 2014.
(3) Pursuant to Mr. Charney's employment agreement commencing April 1, 2012
The table above does not include additional warrants that may be issuable to Lion pursuant to the anti-dilution provisions under the Lion Loan Agreement such as in the event anti-dilutive shares are issued to Mr. Charney pursuant to the Charney Anti-Dilution Rights.
Note 12. Share-Based Compensation
Plan Description - On June 21, 2011 the Company's Board of Directors and stockholders approved theThe American Apparel, Inc. 2011 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”"2011 Plan"). The 2011 Plan authorizes the granting of a variety of incentive awards, the exercise or vesting of which would allow up to an aggregate of 10,00017,500 shares of the Company's common stock to be acquired by the holders of such awards. On June 25, 2013, the Company's Board of Directorsawards and stockholders approved amendments to the 2011 Plan to increase the maximum number of shares reserved under the 2011 Planauthorizes up to 17,5003,000 shares and increase the number of shares that may be awarded to any one participant during any calendar year to 3,000 shares.year. The purpose of the 2011 Plan is to provide an incentive to selected employees, directors, independent contractors, and consultants of the Company or its affiliates, and provides that the Company may grant options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and other stock-based and cash-based awards. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, there were approximately 13,46113,301 shares available for future grants under the 2011 Plan.
Restricted Share Awards - The following table summarizes shares of restricted stock that were granted, vested, forfeited and outstanding (shares in thousands):
Number of Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Period (in years)Number of Restricted Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Weighted Average Remaining Vesting Period (in years)
Non-vested - January 1, 20132,644
 $1.33
 1.3
Non-vested - January 1, 20141,850
 $1.46
 0.9
Granted857
 1.81
 285
 0.64
 
Vested(685) 1.31
 (402) 1.18
 
Forfeited(67) 1.53
 (170) 1.61
 
Non-vested - September 30, 20132,749
 $1.48
 0.8
Non-vested - March 31, 20141,563
 $1.36
 0.9
Vesting of the restricted share awards to employees may beare generally either immediately upon grant or over a period of three to five years of continued service by the employee in equal annual installments. Vesting is immediate in the case of members of the Board of Directors. Share-based compensation is recognized over the vesting period based on the grant-date fair value.

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Stock Option Awards - The following table summarizes stock options granted, forfeited, expired and outstanding (shares in thousands):
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Remaining Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding - January 1, 2013700
 $0.82
 8.8
  
Granted
 
 
  
Forfeited
 
 
  
Expired
 
 
  
Outstanding - September 30, 2013700
 $0.82
 8.0
  
Vested - September 30, 2013525
 $0.82
 8.0
 $
Non-vested - September 30, 2013175
 $0.82
 8.0
 $
 Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Contractual Remaining Life (Years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding - January 1, 2014700
 $0.82
 7.8
  
Granted
 
 
  
Forfeited
 
 
  
Expired
 
 
  
Outstanding - March 31, 2014700
 $0.82
 7.5
  
Vested - March 31, 2014700
 $0.82
 7.5
 $
Non-vested - March 31, 2014
 $
 

 $
Share-Based Compensation Expense - During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013,, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of $1,2281,115 and $8,044, respectively, related to its share-based compensation awards that are expected to vest. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense of $2,949 and $7,333,$3,547, respectively, related to its share-based compensation awards that are expected to vest. No amounts have been capitalized. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, unrecorded compensation cost related to non-vested awards was $6,5323,852, which is expected to be recognized through 20162017.
CEO Anti-Dilution Rights - During the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013,, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense (included in the above) associated with Mr. Charney's certain anti-dilution rights of $1,628689 and $5,770, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense (included in the above) associated with Mr. Charney's certain anti-dilution rights of $1,105 and $3,5992,071, respectively. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, unrecorded compensation cost was $2,6741,295, which is expected to be recognized through 2015. On April 15, 2014, the last day of the first measurement period, the Company determined that the vesting requirements for such period were not met, and as a result, 6,805 of the 20,416 anti-dilution rights expired unexercised.
CEO Performance-Based Award - Pursuant to an employment agreement with Mr. Charney commencing on April 1, 2012, the Company provided to the CEO rights to 7,500 shares of the Company's stock. The shares vestare issuable in three equal installments, one per each measurement period, only upon the achievement of certain EBITDA targets for each of fiscal 2012, 2013 and 2014. For the fiscal 2012 measurement period, the Company achieved the target EBITDA and Mr. Charney received 2,500 shares on June 25, 2013. For the fiscal 2013 measurement period, the Company did not achieve the target EBITDA. For the fiscal 2014 measurement period, based on currently available information, the Company does not believe that the target EBITDA will be achieved. As of March 31, 2014, there was no unrecorded compensation cost related to this EBITDA award.
The grant date fair value of the award iswas based on the share price of $0.75. The remaining share-based compensation expense will be recognized over the related service and amortization period in two probability-weighted terms of 2.1 and 3.1 years corresponding to the two remaining measurement periods.$0.75. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company determined it was probable that certain EBITDA targets related to 2013 would not be achieved. As a result, the Company recorded an adjustment of $1,406 to reverse previously recorded share-based compensation related to unvested shares. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded share-based compensation benefit of $1,015 and expense of $235 (included in the above), respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded share-based compensation expense (included in the above) of $859$0 and $1,718,$859, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, unrecorded compensation cost was $937, which is attributable to certain EBITDA targets related to 2014 and is expected to be recognized through 2015.
Non-Employee Directors
On October 1, 2013, July 1, 2013, April 1 2013 and January 2, 20132014, the Company issued a quarterly stock grant to each non-employee director for services performed of approximately 8, 5, 520 and 98 shares of the Company's common stock, based on grant date fair values of $1.28, $1.88, $2.100.50 and $1.131.21 per share, respectively.

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Note 13. Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
The Company conducts retail operations under operating leases, which expire at various dates through September 2022.November 2023. The Company's primary manufacturing facilities and executive offices are currently under a long-term lease, which expires on July 31, 2019. Operating lease rent expense (including real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs) was approximately $19,79019,012 and $59,15419,902 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. Operating lease rent expense (including real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs) was approximately $19,667March 31, 2014 and $57,483 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012,2013, respectively. The Company did not incur any significant contingent rent during these periods. Rent expense is allocated to cost of sales (for production-related activities), selling expenses (primarily for retail stores) and general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Sales Tax
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The Company sells its products through its wholesale business, retail stores and the internet. The Company operates these channels separately and accounts for sales and use tax accordingly. The Company is periodically audited by state taxing authorities and it is possible they may disagree with the Company's method of assessing and remitting these taxes. The Company believes that it properly assesses and remits all applicable state sales taxes in the applicable jurisdictions and has accrued approximately $289 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 for state sales tax contingencies.

Customs and duties
The Company is being audited by German customs authorities for the years ended December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2011. In connection with the audit, the German customs has issued retroactive assessments on the Company's imports totaling $4,9134,997 at the September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 exchange rates (assessment was issued in Euros). The size of the retroactive assessments are largely due to member countries of the European Union (“E.U.”) limited right to impose retaliatory duties on certain imports of U.S. origin goods into the E.U., based upon the World Trade Organization's (“WTO”) Dispute Settlement procedures and the related WTO arbitrator rulings brought into place as a result of EU complaint against the U.S. "Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act of 2000" (the "CDSOA") usually referred to as "the Byrd Amendment." Consequently, the German customs authorities are attempting to impose a substantially higher tariff rate than the original rate that the Company had paid on the imports, approximately doubling the amount of the tariff that the Company would have to pay.
The Company believes that it has valid arguments to challenge the merit of the German customs assessment and has filed litigation in German courts to contest such assessment. However, as the case is still in its preliminary stages,ongoing, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the financial outcome of the matter at this time as it cannot predict whether the outcome will be favorable or unfavorable to the Company, or if the Company will be required to advance material amounts during the pendency of the litigation, and accordingly has not recorded a provision for this matter. No assurance can be made that this matter will not result in a material financial exposure in connection with the audit, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
New York Stock Exchange Compliance
The Company's common stock is currently traded on the NYSE MKT. On February 28, 2014, the Company received a letter from NYSE MKT indicating that it was not in compliance with the continued listing standards of NYSE MKT set forth in Section 1003(a)(iv) of the NYSE MKT LLC Company Guide. In order to maintain its listing, the Company submitted a plan of compliance by addressing how it intended to regain compliance with Section 1003(a)(iv) of the Company Guide by April 15, 2014. On April 15, 2014 the Exchange issued a letter to the Company indicating the Company had regained compliance with the Exchange's listing standards.
Advertising
At September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $1,3021,753 and $4,456, respectively, in open advertising commitments, which primarily relate to print advertisements in various newspapers and magazines, as well as outdoor advertising. The majority of these commitments are expected to be paid during the remainder of 20132014.
Note 14. Workers' Compensation and Other Self-Insurance Reserves
The Company uses a combination of third-party insurance and/or self-insurance for a number of risks including workers’ compensation, medical benefits provided to employees, and general liability claims. General liability costs relate primarily to litigation that arises from store operations. Self-insurance reserves include estimates of both filed claims carried at their expected ultimate settlement value and claims incurred but not yet reported. The Company’s estimated claim amounts are discounted using a rate of 1.03% with a duration that approximates the duration of the Company’s self-insurance reserve portfolio. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 the undiscounted liability amount was $15,64616,910. The Company’s liability reflected on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets represents an estimate of the ultimate cost of claims incurred as of the balance sheet dates. In estimating this liability, the Company utilizes loss development factors based on Company specific data to project the future development of incurred losses. Loss estimates are adjusted based upon actual claim settlements and reported claims. These projections are subject to a high degree of variability based upon future inflation rates, litigation trends, legal interpretations, benefit level changes and claim settlement patterns. Although the Company does not expect the amounts ultimately paid to differ significantly from its estimates, self-insurance reserves could be affected if future claim experience differs significantly from the historical trends and the assumptions applied.

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The workers' compensation liability is based on an estimate of losses for claims incurred, but not paid at the end of the period. Funding is made directly to the providers and/or claimants by the insurance company. To guarantee performance under the workers' compensation program, as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013, the Company had issued standby letters of credit in the amount of $1,100450, with insurance companies being the beneficiaries, through a bank, and cash deposits of $16,124 and $14,624, respectively, in favor of insurance company beneficiaries. At September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the Company recorded a total reserve of $15,19816,432, of which $3,8314,283 is included in accrued expenses and $11,36712,149 is included in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. At December 31, 20122013, the Company recorded a total reserve of $14,47215,356, of which $3,7783,871 is included in accrued expenses and $10,69411,485 is included in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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period. Funding is made directly to the providers and/or claimants by the insurance company. At September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 20122013, the Company's total reserve of $2,0202,089 and $1,5102,512, respectively, was included in accrued expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Note 15. Business Segment and Geographic Area Information
The Company reports the following four operating segments: U.S. Wholesale, U.S. Retail, Canada, and International. The Company believes this method of segment reporting reflects both the way its business segments are managed and the way the performance of each segment is evaluated. The U.S. Wholesale segment consists of the Company's wholesale operations of sales of undecorated apparel products to distributors and third party screen printers in the United States, as well as the Company's online consumer sales generated in the U.S..U.S. The U.S. Retail segment consists of the Company's retail operations in the United States, which comprised 140 retail stores operating in the United States, as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014. Canada segment includes retail, wholesale and online consumer operations in Canada. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the retail operations in the Canada segment comprised 3332 retail stores. The International segment includes retail, wholesale and online consumer operations outside of the United States and Canada. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, the retail operations in the International segment comprised 7477 retail stores operating in 18 countries outside the United States and Canada. All of the Company's retail stores sell the Company's apparel products directly to consumers.
The Company's management evaluates performance based on a number of factors; however, the primary measures of performance are net sales and income or loss from operations of each business segment, as these are the key performance indicators reviewed by management. Operating income or loss for each segment does not include unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense and other miscellaneous income/expense items. Corporate general and administrative expenses include, but are not limited to: human resources, legal, finance, information technology, accounting, executive compensation and various other corporate level expenses.

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The following tables represent key financial information of the Company's reportable segments before unallocated corporate expenses:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
U.S. Wholesale 
 U.S. Retail Canada International Consolidated
Wholesale net sales$38,237
 $
 $1,909
 $1,800
 $41,946
Retail net sales
 42,465
 7,759
 29,678
 79,902
Online consumer net sales10,500
 
 792
 3,956
 15,248
Total net sales to external customers48,737
 42,465
 10,460
 35,434
 137,096
Gross profit17,305
 26,766
 5,609
 22,294
 71,974
Income (loss) from segment operations9,720
 (4,714) (345) (899) 3,762
Depreciation and amortization2,178
 3,114
 401
 1,022
 6,715
Capital expenditures1,205
 1,139
 112
 1,502
 3,958
Retail store impairment
 49
 
 450
 499
Deferred rent benefit(447) (1,632) (48) (95) (2,222)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
U.S. Wholesale 
 U.S. Retail Canada International ConsolidatedU.S. Wholesale U.S. Retail Canada International Consolidated
Wholesale net sales$41,232
 $
 $3,044
 $1,725
 $46,001
$34,708
 $
 $2,579
 $1,941
 $39,228
Retail net sales
 54,303
 11,321
 39,278
 104,902

 44,344
 9,112
 30,452
 83,908
Online consumer net sales8,993
 
 668
 3,979
 13,640
9,714
 
 666 4,544
 14,924
Total net sales to external customers50,225
 54,303
 15,033
 44,982
 164,543
44,422
 44,344
 12,357
 36,937
 138,060
Gross profit13,407
 34,755
 8,477
 28,001
 84,640
12,327
 29,191
 7,420
 23,930
 72,868
Income (loss) from segment operations1,441
 (317) 1,091
 2,953
 5,168
5,383
 (2,447) (652) 813
 3,097
Depreciation and amortization1,934
 3,172
 507
 1,125
 6,738
1,603
 2,970
 433
 1,025
 6,031
Capital expenditures1,360
 2,387
 540
 983
 5,270
3,076
 2,900
 183
 1,195
 7,354
Retail store impairment
 
 145
 88
 233

 78
 
 
 78
Deferred rent expense (benefit)5
 (338) (66) (148) (547)20
 (212) (131) (125) (448)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
U.S. Wholesale U.S. Retail Canada International Consolidated
Wholesale net sales$39,862
 $
 $3,215
 $2,113
 $45,190
Retail net sales
 52,714
 13,086
 39,256
 105,056
Online consumer net sales6,985
 
 416 4,513
 11,914
Total net sales to external customers46,847
 52,714
 16,717
 45,882
 162,160
Gross profit12,873
 34,361
 10,166
 27,800
 85,200
Income from segment operations5,811
 3,116
 721
 4,192
 13,840
Depreciation and amortization1,446
 2,747
 394
 951
 5,538
Capital expenditures3,300
 2,136
 328
 894
 6,658
Deferred rent expense (benefit)297
 (349) (58) (122) (232)

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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 U.S. Wholesale  U.S. Retail Canada International Consolidated
Wholesale net sales$119,159
 $
 $9,236
 $6,297
 $134,692
Retail net sales
 149,811
 31,664
 105,629
 287,104
Online consumer net sales26,869
 
 1,942
 14,232
 43,043
Total net sales to external customers146,028
 149,811
 42,842
 126,158
 464,839
Gross profit39,421
 97,248
 25,244
 79,465
 241,378
Income (loss) from segment operations12,156
 (2,239) 1,592
 7,022
 18,531
Depreciation and amortization5,327
 9,231
 1,388
 3,209
 19,155
Capital expenditures5,847
 9,377
 970
 2,713
 18,907
Retail store impairment
 78
 145
 88
 311
Deferred rent expense (benefit)43
 (1,114) (279) (317) (1,667)
  
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 U.S. Wholesale U.S. Retail Canada International Consolidated
Wholesale net sales$110,380
 $
 $9,449
 $7,183
 $127,012
Retail net sales
 143,444
 34,181
 102,859
 280,484
Online consumer net sales21,232
 
 1,466
 14,088
 36,786
Total net sales to external customers131,612
 143,444
 45,096
 124,130
 444,282
Gross profit36,582
 93,977
 26,627
 77,106
 234,292
Income (loss) from segment operations18,324
 449
 (1,888) 8,339
 25,224
Depreciation and amortization4,795
 8,074
 1,107
 3,064
 17,040
Capital expenditures6,502
 3,990
 1,144
 2,621
 14,257
Retail store impairment
 
 129
 
 129
Deferred rent expense (benefit)393
 (509) (156) (377) (649)
Reconciliation of reportable segments combined income from operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013 to the consolidated loss before income taxes is as follows:  
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 2012 2013 20122014 2013
Consolidated income from operations of reportable segments$5,168
 $13,840
 $18,531
 $25,224
$3,762
 $3,097
Unallocated corporate expenses(9,661) (9,223) (35,415) (31,111)(11,258) (13,574)
Interest expense(10,121) (10,454) (29,555) (30,274)(10,039) (11,214)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)449
 685
 (422) (141)
Foreign currency transaction loss(132) (713)
Unrealized gain (loss) on change in fair value of warrants12,922
 (13,312) (5,225) (15,340)12,667
 (23,645)
(Loss) gain on extinguishment of debt
 
 (32,101) 11,588
Other expense(58) (36) (42) (188)
Other income8
 5
Consolidated loss before income taxes$(1,301) $(18,500) $(84,229) $(40,242)$(4,992) $(46,044)
 

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Net sales by geographic location of customers for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013, are as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 2012 2013 20122014 2013
United States$104,528
 $99,562
 $295,839
 $275,056
$91,202
 $88,766
Canada15,033
 16,717
 42,842
 45,096
10,460
 12,357
Europe (excluding United Kingdom)19,065
 17,311
 51,996
 48,901
Continental Europe15,021
 15,069
United Kingdom11,552
 12,060
 31,735
 32,811
9,461
 9,595
South Korea2,987
 3,451
 8,093
 8,371
2,331
 2,169
China1,950
 1,549
 5,526
 3,791
1,528
 1,494
Japan4,977
 6,151
 14,421
 15,190
3,337
 4,438
Australia2,503
 3,629
 9,071
 10,116
2,092
 2,575
Other foreign countries1,948
 1,730
 5,316
 4,950
1,664
 1,597
Total consolidated net sales$164,543
 $162,160
 $464,839
 $444,282
$137,096
 $138,060

Note 16. Litigation
The Company is subject to various claims and contingencies in the ordinary course of business, including those related to litigation, business transactions, employee-related matters and taxes, and others. When the Company is aware of a claim or potential claim, it assesses the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company will record a liability for the loss. In addition to the estimated loss, the recorded liability includes probable and estimable legal costs associated with the claim or potential claim. There is no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect the Company's business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
Individual Actions
On February 7, 2006, Sylvia Hsu, a former employee of American Apparel, filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Los Angeles District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) (Hsu v. American Apparel: Charge No. 480- 2006-00418), alleging that she was subjected to sexual harassment by a co-worker and constructively discharged as a result of the sexual harassment and a hostile working environment. On March 9, 2007, the EEOC expanded the scope of its investigation to other employees of American Apparel who may have been sexually harassed. On August 9, 2010, the EEOC issued a written determination finding that reasonable cause exists to believe the Company discriminated against Ms. Hsu and women, as a class, on the basis of their female gender, by subjecting them to sexual harassment. No finding was made on the issue of Ms. Hsu's alleged constructive discharge. In August 2013 the parties entered into a Conciliation Agreement providing for an immaterial compensatory payment to Ms. Hsu and the Company's agreement to comply with the Company's Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Discrimination, which Policy was reviewed by the EEOC, and take certain administrative measures relating thereto. The Conciliation Agreement remains in effect for three years.
On November 5, 2009, Guillermo Ruiz, a former employee of American Apparel, filed suit against the Company on behalf of putative classes of all current and former non-exempt California employees (Guillermo Ruiz, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. American Apparel, Inc., Case Number BC425487) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, alleging the Company failed to pay certain wages due for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof and to pay wages due upon termination to certain of the Company's employees. The complaint further alleges that the Company failed to comply with certain itemized employee wage statement provisions and violations of unfair competition law.  The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages and economic and/or special damages in an unspecified amount, premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement for attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
On June 21, 2010, Antonio Partida, a former employee of American Apparel, filed suit against the Company on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees (Antonio Partida, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. American Apparel (USA), LLC, Case No. 30-2010-00382719-CU-OE-CXC) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange, alleging the Company failed to pay certain wages for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof, and to pay wages due upon separation. The complaint further alleges that

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the Company failed to timely pay wages, unlawfully deducted wages and failed to comply with certain itemized employee wage statement provisions and violations of unfair competition law. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages and

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economic and/or special damages in an unspecified amount, premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement of attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
On or about December 2, 2010, Emilie Truong, a former employee of American Apparel, filed suit against the Company on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees (Emilie Truong, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. American Apparel, Inc. and American Apparel LLC, Case No. BC450505) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, alleging the Company failed to timely provide final paychecks upon separation.  Plaintiff is seeking unspecified premium wages, attorneys' fees and costs, disgorgement of profits, and an injunction against the alleged unlawful practices. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
On or about February 9, 2011, Jessica Heupel, a former retail employee filed suit on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees (Jessica Heupel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. American Apparel Retail, Inc., Case No. 37-2011-00085578-CU-OE-CTL) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego, alleging the Company failed to pay certain wages for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof, and to pay wages due upon separation.  The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages as follows: (1) for alleged meal and rest period violations; (2) for alleged failure to timely pay final wages, as well as for punitive damages for the same; and (3) unspecified damages for unpaid minimum wage and overtime.  In addition, Plaintiff seeks premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement of attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration. On or about September 9, 2011, Anthony Heupel, a former retail employee initiated arbitration proceedings on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees, alleging the Company failed to pay certain wages for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof, and to pay wages due upon separation.  The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages in an amount in excess of $3,600, as follows: (1) for alleged meal and rest period violations; (2) for alleged failure to timely pay final wages, as well as for punitive damages for the same; and (3) unspecified damages for unpaid minimum wage and overtime.  In addition, Plaintiff seeks premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement of attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
The Company does not have insurance coverage for the above matters. The Company has accrued an estimate for the loss contingency for eachEach of the above matters (excludingaforementioned wage and hour cases have been proceeding in arbitration. All of these cases have been settled on an aggregate and class-wide basis for a payment by the Hsu case as noted above)Company in the Company's accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet astotal amount of September 30, 2013. The Company may$875, most of which will be paid to class members and to their attorneys. Certain class members have an exposure to loss in excessopted out of the amounts accrued, however, an estimatesettlement and so may proceed with individual claims. Also, the settlement has been approved by the arbitrator and also is subject to approval of one or more of the California Superior Courts. There is no guarantee that such potential loss cannotapprovals will be made at this time. Moreover, no assurance can be made that these matters either individually or together with the potential for similar suits and reputational harm, will not result in a material financial exposure, larger than the Company's estimate, which could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.obtained.
Additionally, the Company is currently engaged in other employment-related claims and other matters incidental to the Company's business.  The Company believes that all such claims against the Company are without merit or not material, and the Company intends to vigorously dispute the validity of the plaintiffs' claims. While the ultimate resolution of such claims cannot be determined, based on information at this time, the Company believes, but the Company cannot provide assurance that, the amount, and ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions will not materially affect the Company's business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Should any of these matters be decided against the Company, the Company could not only incur liability but also experience an increase in similar suits and suffer reputational harm.
Derivative Matters
Two shareholder derivative lawsuits (Case No. CV106576 GAF (JCx) and Case No. CV107518 RSWL (FFMx)) were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California which were subsequently consolidated for all purposes into a case entitled In re American Apparel, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. CV106576 (the “Federal Derivative Action”).  Plaintiffs in the Federal Derivative Action allege a cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty arising out of (i) the Company's alleged failure to maintain adequate accounting and internal control policies and procedures; (ii) the Company's alleged violation of state and federal immigration laws in connection with the previously disclosed termination of over 1,500 employees following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection; and (iii) the Company's alleged failure to implement controls sufficient to prevent a sexually hostile and discriminatory work environment.  The Company does not maintain any direct exposure to loss in connection with these shareholder derivative lawsuits. The Company's status as a “Nominal Defendant” in the actions reflects the fact that the lawsuits are maintained by the named plaintiffs on behalf of American Apparel and that plaintiffs seek damages on the Company's behalf. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the Federal Derivative Action which was granted with leave to amend on July 31, 2012. Plaintiffs did not amend the complaint and subsequently filed a motion to dismiss each of their claims, with prejudice, for the stated purpose of taking an immediate appeal of the Court's July 31, 2012 order. On October 16, 2012, the Court granted the Plaintiffs' motion to dismiss and entered judgment accordingly. On November 12, 2012, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals where the case is currently pending.

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Four shareholder derivative lawsuits (Case No. BC 443763, Case No. BC 443902, Case No. BC 445094, and Case No. BC 447890) were filed in fall of 2010 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles which were subsequently consolidated for all purposes into a case entitled In re American Apparel, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. BC 443763 (the "State Derivative Action"). 
Three of the matters comprising the State Derivative Action allege causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty arising out of (i) the Company's alleged failure to maintain adequate accounting and internal control policies and procedures; and (ii) the Company's alleged violation of state and federal immigration laws in connection with the previously disclosed termination of over 1,500 employees following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection.  The fourth matter alleges seven causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and waste of corporate assets also arising out of the same allegations.  On April 12, 2011, the Court issued an order granting a stay (which currently remains in place) of the State Derivative Action on the grounds that the case is duplicative of the Federal Derivative Action, as well as the Federal Securities Action currently pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (see below).
Both the Federal Derivative Action and State Derivative Actions are covered under the Company's Directors and Officers Liability insurance policy, subject to a deductible and a reservation of rights.
Other Proceedings
Four putative class action lawsuits, (Case No. CV106352 MMM (RCx), Case No. CV106513 MMM (RCx), Case No. CV106516 MMM (RCx), and Case No. CV106680 GW (JCGx)) were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in the Fall of 2010 against American Apparel and certain of the Company's officers and executives on behalf of American Apparel shareholders. On December 3, 2010, the four lawsuits were consolidated for all purposes into a case entitled In re American Apparel, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. CV106352 MMM (JCGx) (the “Federal Securities Action”). The lead plaintiff filed a consolidated class action complaint on April 29, 2011 on behalf of shareholders who purchased the Company's common stock between November 28, 2007 and August 17, 2010. The lead plaintiff alleges two causes of action for violations of Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the 1934 Act, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated under Section 10(b), arising out of alleged misrepresentations contained in the Company's press releases, public filings with the SEC, and other public statements relating to (i) the adequacy of the Company's internal and financial control policies and procedures; (ii) the Company's employment practices; and (iii) the effect that the dismissal of over 1,500 employees following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection would have on the Company. Plaintiff seeks damages in an unspecified amount, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, and equitable relief as the Court may deem proper.  The Company filed two motions to dismiss the Federal Securities Action which the court granted with leave to amend. Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint on February 15, 2013. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on March 15, 2013. The hearing on the motion was held on June 3, 2013, at which time, the Court took the matter under submission. On August 8, 2013, the court issued its final order granting the motion to dismiss in regards to certain claims. Defendants answered the complaint's remaining claims on September 27, 2013. DiscoveryOn November 6, 2013, the Court issued an order staying the case pending ongoing settlement discussions between the parties. Plaintiff filed an unopposed Motion of Preliminary Approval which was granted on April 16, 2014 without oral argument. The court set a settlement fairness hearing for July 28, 2014. If approved, the settlement will result in the federal class action has not yet begun. The Federal Securities Action is covered undera payment by the Company's Directors and Officers Liability insurance policy, subject to a deductible and a reservationcarrier of rights.$4,800.
Should any of the above matters (i.e., the Federal Derivative Action, the State Derivative Action, or the Federal Securities Action) be decided against the Company in an amount that exceeds the Company's insurance coverage, or if liability is imposed on grounds which fall outside the scope of the Company's insurance coverage, the Company could not only incur a substantial liability, but also experience an increase in similar suits and suffer reputational harm.  The Company is unable to predict the financial outcome of these matters at this time, and any views formed as to the viability of these claims or the financial exposure which could result may change from time to time as the matters proceed through their course. However, no assurance can be made that these matters, either individually or together with the potential for similar suits and reputational harm, will not result in a material financial exposure, which could have a material adverse effect upon the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
The Company has previously disclosed an arbitrationarbitrations filed by the Company on or about February 17, 2011, related to cases filed in the Supreme Court of New York, County of Kings (Case No. 5018-1) and Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles (Case Nos. BC457920 and BC460331) against American Apparel, Dov Charney and certain members of the Board of Directors asserting claims of sexual harassment, assault and battery, impersonation through the internet, defamation and other related claims.  The Company recently settled one of these cases with no monetary liability to the Company.  TheIn another case, the Company recently prevailed on its argument that certain claims had been released by the sexual harassment claims in another of these cases.  While the ultimate resolution ofplaintiff, and the remaining claims cannotwere recently settled.  In another case, the arbitrator rejected the Company’s argument that certain claims had been released, and a hearing will be determined,held in lightthe future on the merits of the favorableparties’ claims.  In another case, the arbitrator ruled that both American Apparel and the plaintiff had established certain claims and damages against one another resulting in a net

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inconsequential amount awarded to the plaintiff, and the arbitrator is considering a request to award attorneys’ fees and costs to the plaintiff.  The Company is awaiting the arbitrator's ruling on the outstanding attorney's fees and cost issue in one of these cases,this case.  In a different case, the amount of settlement inarbitrator has held an evidentiary hearing on the other of these cases,parties’ respective claims and based on information available at this time regarding the remaining cases, the Company believes, butis waiting for the arbitrator’s ruling.  The Company cannot provide assurancesassurance that, the amount and ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these remaining actionscases will not materially affect the Company's business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 

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Note 17. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
The Notes (see Note 7), which constitute debt obligations of American Apparel Inc. (the "Parent") are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, and on a senior secured basis, by the Company's existing and future 100% owned direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries. subsidiaries, subject to customary automatic release provisions, including the satisfaction and discharge, or defeasance, or payment in full of the principal of, premium, if any, accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes, or, in certain circumstances, the sale or other disposition of substantially all of the assets of the subsidiary guarantor.
The following presents the condensed consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012,2013, the condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, and the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013 and 2012 of the Parent, the Company's material guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries, and the elimination entries necessary to present the Company's financial statements on a consolidated basis. These condensed consolidating financial information should be read in conjunction with the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company.


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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
September 30, 2013March 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries ConsolidatedParent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
ASSETS                  
CURRENT ASSETS                  
Cash$
 $535
 $4,378
 $
 $4,913
$
 $10,471
 $6,212
 $
 $16,683
Trade accounts receivable, net
 17,076
 5,977
 
 23,053

 17,812
 4,229
 
 22,041
Intercompany accounts receivable, net256,481
 (239,205) (17,276) 
 
275,589
 (254,707) (20,882) 
 
Inventories, net
 133,250
 37,572
 (99) 170,723

 126,005
 37,668
 (21) 163,652
Other current assets193
 8,749
 5,207
 
 14,149
953
 8,055
 5,313
 
 14,321
Total current assets256,674
 (79,595) 35,858
 (99) 212,838
276,542
 (92,364) 32,540
 (21) 216,697
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
 55,505
 16,010
 
 71,515

 50,562
 15,045
 
 65,607
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES(80,014) 22,596
 
 57,418
 
(103,710) 18,077
 
 85,633
 
OTHER ASSETS, net9,659
 26,982
 11,939
 
 48,580
9,014
 28,353
 11,819
 
 49,186
TOTAL ASSETS$186,319
 $25,488
 $63,807
 $57,319
 $332,933
$181,846
 $4,628
 $59,404
 $85,612
 $331,490
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY                  
CURRENT LIABILITIES                  
Revolving credit facilities and current portion of long-term debt$
 $32,895
 $119
 $
 $33,014
$
 $29,456
 $13
 $
 $29,469
Accounts payable
 28,237
 3,310
 
 31,547

 36,771
 3,403
 
 40,174
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities13,159
 24,836
 13,930
 
 51,925
12,927
 28,585
 12,440
 
 53,952
Fair value of warrant liability22,466
 
 
 
 22,466
8,287
 
 
 
 8,287
Other current liabilities
 4,515
 1,987
 
 6,502

 2,489
 1,770
 
 4,259
Total current liabilities35,625
 90,483
 19,346
 
 145,454
21,214
 97,301
 17,626
 
 136,141
LONG-TERM DEBT, net206,885
 47
 305
 
 207,237
214,308
 
 278
 
 214,586
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
 30,862
 5,571
 
 36,433

 28,693
 5,742
 
 34,435
TOTAL LIABILITIES242,510
 121,392
 25,222
 
 389,124
235,522
 125,994
 23,646
 
 385,162
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY                  
Common stock11
 100
 492
 (592) 11
17
 100
 492
 (592) 17
Additional paid-in capital185,119
 6,726
 7,563
 (14,289) 185,119
215,135
 6,726
 7,716
 (14,442) 215,135
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(3,510) (663) (111) 774
 (3,510)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(4,781) (407) (1,137) 1,548
 (4,777)
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings(235,654) (102,067) 30,641
 71,426
 (235,654)(261,890) (127,785) 28,687
 99,098
 (261,890)
Less: Treasury stock(2,157) 
 
 
 (2,157)(2,157) 
 
 
 (2,157)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY(56,191) (95,904) 38,585
 57,319
 (56,191)(53,676) (121,366) 35,758
 85,612
 (53,672)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY$186,319
 $25,488
 $63,807
 $57,319
 $332,933
$181,846
 $4,628
 $59,404
 $85,612
 $331,490

2927



Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
December 31, 20122013
(Amounts in thousands)
Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries ConsolidatedParent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
ASSETS                  
CURRENT ASSETS                  
Cash$
 $3,796
 $9,057
 $
 $12,853
$
 $512
 $8,164
 $
 $8,676
Trade accounts receivable, net
 15,697
 7,265
 
 22,962

 15,109
 5,592
 
 20,701
Intercompany accounts receivable, net200,529
 (172,170) (28,359) 
 
247,414
 (224,181) (23,233) 
 
Inventories, net
 125,988
 49,493
 (1,252) 174,229

 129,716
 39,736
 (74) 169,378
Other current assets438
 8,200
 5,708
 
 14,346
97
 10,442
 6,002
 
 16,541
Total current assets200,967
 (18,489) 43,164
 (1,252) 224,390
247,511
 (68,402) 36,261
 (74) 215,296
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net
 50,551
 17,227
 
 67,778

 53,424
 15,879
 
 69,303
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES(50,773) 20,118
 
 30,655
 
(94,161) 18,158
 
 76,003
 
OTHER ASSETS, net204
 25,607
 10,233
 
 36,044
9,282
 27,934
 11,937
 
 49,153
TOTAL ASSETS$150,398
 $77,787
 $70,624
 $29,403
 $328,212
$162,632
 $31,114
 $64,077
 $75,929
 $333,752
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY         
CURRENT LIABILITIES                  
Revolving credit facilities and current portion of long-term debt$
 $56,156
 $4,400
 $
 $60,556
$
 $43,586
 $456
 $
 $44,042
Accounts payable
 34,120
 4,040
 
 38,160

 34,738
 3,552
 
 38,290
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities1,679
 24,137
 15,700
 
 41,516
5,952
 28,344
 15,722
 
 50,018
Fair value of warrant liability17,241
 
 
 
 17,241
20,954
 
 
 
 20,954
Other current liabilities(286) 1,778
 2,644
 
 4,136

 6,830
 1,855
 
 8,685
Total current liabilities18,634
 116,191
 26,784
 
 161,609
26,906
 113,498
 21,585
 
 161,989
LONG-TERM DEBT, net109,680
 6
 326
 
 110,012
213,130
 47
 291
 
 213,468
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
 28,230
 6,277
 
 34,507

 29,711
 5,988
 
 35,699
TOTAL LIABILITIES128,314
 144,427
 33,387
 
 306,128
240,036
 143,256
 27,864
 
 411,156
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)         
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY         
Common stock11
 100
 492
 (592) 11
11
 100
 492
 (592) 11
Additional paid-in capital177,081
 6,726
 7,223
 (13,949) 177,081
185,472
 6,726
 7,685
 (14,411) 185,472
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(2,725) (381) 736
 (355) (2,725)(4,306) (543) (671) 1,214
 (4,306)
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings(150,126) (73,085) 28,786
 44,299
 (150,126)(256,424) (118,425) 28,707
 89,718
 (256,424)
Less: Treasury stock(2,157) 
 
 
 (2,157)(2,157) 
 
 
 (2,157)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)22,084
 (66,640) 37,237
 29,403
 22,084
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY(DEFICIT)$150,398
 $77,787
 $70,624
 $29,403
 $328,212
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY(77,404) (112,142) 36,213
 75,929
 (77,404)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY$162,632
 $31,114
 $64,077
 $75,929
 $333,752







3028


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries ConsolidatedParent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net sales$
 $121,352
 $60,015
 $(16,824) $164,543
$
 $99,997
 $45,893
 $(8,794) $137,096
Cost of sales
 71,878
 24,876
 (16,851) 79,903

 59,100
 14,878
 (8,856) 65,122
Gross profit
 49,474
 35,139
 27
 84,640

 40,897
 31,015
 62
 71,974
Selling expenses
 39,747
 24,235
 
 63,982

 32,072
 21,990
 
 54,062
General and administrative expenses(195) 14,959
 10,140
 14
 24,918
237
 16,211
 8,461
 
 24,909
Retail store impairment
 
 233
 
 233

 49
 450
 
 499
Income (loss) from operations195
 (5,232) 531
 13
 (4,493)
(Loss) income from operations(237) (7,435) 114
 62
 (7,496)
Interest expense and other expense(3,521) 169
 160
 
 (3,192)(3,842) 1,553
 (215) 
 (2,504)
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries5,229
 (833) 
 (4,396) 
9,071
 242
 4
 (9,317) 
(Loss) income before income taxes(1,513) (4,568) 371
 4,409
 (1,301)(5,466) (9,230) 325
 9,379
 (4,992)
Income tax (benefit) provision
 
 212
 
 212
Income tax provision
 129
 345
 
 474
Net (loss) income$(1,513) $(4,568) $159
 $4,409
 $(1,513)$(5,466) $(9,359) $(20) $9,379
 $(5,466)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax1,445
 1,066
 1,411
 (2,477) 1,445
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(471) 136
 (466) 330
 (471)
Comprehensive (loss) income$(68) $(3,502) $1,570
 $1,932
 $(68)$(5,937) $(9,223) $(486) $9,709
 $(5,937)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net sales$
 $119,484
 $62,598
 $(19,922) $162,160
Cost of sales
 70,100
 27,136
 (20,276) 76,960
Gross profit
 49,384
 35,462
 354
 85,200
Selling expenses
 31,716
 26,301
 
 58,017
General and administrative expenses639
 13,817
 8,107
 3
 22,566
(Loss) income from operations(639) 3,851
 1,054
 351
 4,617
Interest expense and other expense21,194
 1,952
 (29) 
 23,117
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries(2,821) 174
 
 2,647
 
(Loss) income before income taxes(19,012) 1,725
 1,083
 (2,296) (18,500)
Income tax provisions
 
 512
 
 512
Net (loss) income$(19,012) $1,725
 $571
 $(2,296) $(19,012)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax1,073
 453
 1,093
 (1,546) 1,073
Comprehensive (loss) income$(17,939) $2,178
 $1,664
 $(3,842) $(17,939)



March 31,


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries ConsolidatedParent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net sales$
 $335,104
 $169,000
 $(39,265) $464,839
$
 $95,404
 $49,889
 $(7,233) $138,060
Cost of sales
 200,155
 63,680
 (40,374) 223,461

 57,111
 15,798
 (7,717) 65,192
Gross profit
 134,949
 105,320
 1,109
 241,378

 38,293
 34,091
 484
 72,868
Selling expenses
 105,488
 71,747
 
 177,235

 32,242
 23,221
 
 55,463
General and administrative expenses311
 50,638
 29,757
 10
 80,716
376
 18,120
 9,324
 (16) 27,804
Retail store impairment
 78
 233
 
 311

 78
 
 
 78
(Loss) income from operations(311) (21,255) 3,583
 1,099
 (16,884)(376) (12,147) 1,546
 500
 (10,477)
Interest and other expense56,764
 10,195
 386
 
 67,345
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries28,453
 (2,424) 
 (26,029) 
Interest expense and other expense31,962
 3,632
 (27) 
 35,567
Equity in (earnings) loss of subsidiaries14,173
 (1,219) 
 (12,954) 
(Loss) income before income taxes(85,528) (29,026) 3,197
 27,128
 (84,229)(46,511) (14,560) 1,573
 13,454
 (46,044)
Income tax (benefit) provision
 (43) 1,342
 
 1,299
Income tax (benefit) provisions
 (43) 510
 
 467
Net (loss) income$(85,528) $(28,983) $1,855
 $27,128
 $(85,528)$(46,511) $(14,517) $1,063
 $13,454
 $(46,511)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(785) (282) (847) 1,129
 (785)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(1,504) (1,227) (1,577) 2,804
 (1,504)
Comprehensive (loss) income$(86,313) $(29,265) $1,008
 $28,257
 $(86,313)$(48,015) $(15,744) $(514) $16,258
 $(48,015)


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
Net sales$
 $325,267
 $169,226
 $(50,211) $444,282
Cost of sales
 197,319
 63,427
 (50,756) 209,990
Gross profit
 127,948
 105,799
 545
 234,292
Selling expenses
 93,436
 74,822
 
 168,258
General and administrative expenses1,848
 43,351
 26,493
 100
 71,792
Retail store impairment
 
 129
 
 129
(Loss) income from operations(1,848) (8,839) 4,355
 445
 (5,887)
Interest and other expense26,778
 7,185
 392
 
 34,355
Equity in loss (earnings) of subsidiaries13,549
 (819) 
 (12,730) 
(Loss) income before income taxes(42,175) (15,205) 3,963
 13,175
 (40,242)
Income tax provision
 529
 1,404
 
 1,933
Net (loss) income$(42,175) $(15,734) $2,559
 $13,175
 $(42,175)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax622
 37
 587
 (624) 622
Comprehensive (loss) income$(41,553) $(15,697) $3,146
 $12,551
 $(41,553)






3229



Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(1,241) $1,777
 $3,379
 $
 $3,915
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Capital expenditures
 (2,340) (1,618) 
 (3,958)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 
 30
 
 30
Restricted cash
 
 
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities
 (2,340) (1,588) 
 (3,928)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Cash overdraft
 (3,989) 
 
 (3,989)
Repayments under revolving credit facilities, net
 (14,128) (429) 
 (14,557)
Repayments of term loans and notes payable
 (47) (3) 
 (50)
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock28,554
 
 
 
 28,554
Payment of payroll statutory tax withholding on share-based compensation associated with issuance of common stock(125) 
 
 
 (125)
Payments of debt issuance costs(69) (303) 
 
 (372)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
 (121) (16) 
 (137)
Advances to/from affiliates(27,119) 29,110
 (1,991) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,241
 10,522
 (2,439) 
 9,324
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
 (1,304) 
 (1,304)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
 9,959
 (1,952) 
 8,007
CASH, beginning of period

 512
 8,164
 
 8,676
CASH, end of period
$
 $10,471
 $6,212
 $
 $16,683
          
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Property and equipment acquired, and included in accounts payable$
 $917
 $123
 $
 $1,040

30


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2013
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(1,156) $(25,732) $15,951
 $
 $(10,937)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Capital expenditures
 (15,223) (3,684) 
 (18,907)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 (14) 44
 
 30
Restricted cash
 3,265
 (1,671) 
 1,594
Net cash used in investing activities
 (11,972) (5,311) 
 (17,283)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Cash overdraft
 2,812
 
 
 2,812
Repayments of expired revolving credit facilities, net
 (28,513) 
 
 (28,513)
Borrowings (repayments) under current revolving credit facilities, net
 32,878
 (4,165) 
 28,713
Borrowings (repayments) of term loans and notes payable4,500
 (29,953) (10) 
 (25,463)
Repayment of Lion term loan(144,149) 
 
 
 (144,149)
Issuance of Senior Secured Notes199,820
 
 
 
 199,820
Payments of debt issuance costs(11,237) (643) 
 
 (11,880)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
 (739) (34) 
 (773)
Advances to/from affiliates(47,778) 58,601
 (10,823) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,156
 34,443
 (15,032) 
 20,567
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
 (287) 
 (287)
NET DECREASE IN CASH
 (3,261) (4,679) 
 (7,940)
CASH, beginning of period

 3,796
 9,057
 
 12,853
CASH, end of period
$
 $535
 $4,378
 $
 $4,913
          
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Property and equipment acquired, and included in accounts payable$
 $4,682
 $588
 $
 $5,270

33


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(2,421) $2,253
 $1,738
 $
 $1,570
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Capital expenditures
 (10,492) (3,765) 
 (14,257)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 34
 36
 
 70
Restricted cash
 (5,473) (453) 
 (5,926)
Net cash used in investing activities
 (15,931) (4,182) 
 (20,113)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Cash overdraft
 704
 
 
 704
Repayments of expired revolving credit facilities, net
 (48,324) 
 
 (48,324)
Borrowings under current revolving credit facilities, net
 35,576
 3,761
 
 39,337
Borrowings of term loans and notes payable
 30,000
 42
 
 30,042
Payments of debt issuance costs(165) (4,800) 
 
 (4,965)
(Repayments) proceeds of capital lease obligations
 (888) 78
 
 (810)
Advances to/from affiliates2,586
 2,194
 (4,780) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities2,421
 14,462
 (899) 
 15,984
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
 (548) 
 (548)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
 784
 (3,891) 
 (3,107)
CASH, beginning of period

 290
 10,003
 
 10,293
CASH, end of period
$
 $1,074
 $6,112
 $
 $7,186
          
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Property and equipment acquired, and included in accounts payable$
 $98
 $
 $
 $98



 Parent Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries Combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries Elimination Entries Consolidated
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES         
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(1,528) $(11,617) $7,249
 $
 $(5,896)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES         
Capital expenditures
 (5,976) (1,378) 
 (7,354)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 11
 1
 
 12
Restricted cash
 588
 (1,210) 
 (622)
Net cash used in investing activities
 (5,377) (2,587) 
 (7,964)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Cash overdraft
 1,340
 
 
 1,340
Borrowings (repayments) under current revolving credit facilities, net
 11,480
 (3,856) 
 7,624
Repayments of term loans and notes payable
 
 (3) 
 (3)
Payment of payroll statutory tax withholding on share-based compensation associated with issuance of common stock(112) 
 
 
 (112)
Payments of debt issuance costs(730) (948) 
 
 (1,678)
(Repayments) proceeds of capital lease obligations
 (209) 33
 
 (176)
Advances to/from affiliates2,370
 1,999
 (4,369) 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities1,528
 13,662
 (8,195) 
 6,995
EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
 (300) 
 (300)
NET DECREASE IN CASH
 (3,332) (3,833) 
 (7,165)
CASH, beginning of period

 3,796
 9,057
 
 12,853
CASH, end of period
$
 $464
 $5,224
 $
 $5,688
          
NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES         
Property and equipment acquired, and included in accounts payable$
 $3,197
 $236
 $
 $3,433



















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Item 2.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(All dollar and share amounts in the Item 2 are presented in thousands, except for per share items and unless otherwise specified.)
Overview
We are a vertically-integrated manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel and accessories for women, men, children and babies. We are based in downtown Los Angeles, California. As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, we had approximately 10,000 employees and operated 247249 retail stores in 20 countries: the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Israel, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and China. We also operate a global e-commerce site that serves over 60 countries worldwide at www.americanapparel.com. In addition, American Apparel operates a leading wholesale business that supplies high quality T-shirts and other casual wear to distributors and the imprintable industry.
We conduct our primary apparel manufacturing operations out of an 800,000 square foot facility in the warehouse district of downtown Los Angeles, California. The facility houses our executive offices, as well as cutting, sewing warehousing, and distributionwarehousing operations. We conduct knitting operations in Los Angeles and Garden Grove, California, which produce a majority of the fabric we use in our products. We also operate dye houses that currently provide dyeing and finishing services for nearly all of the raw fabric used in production. We operate a fabric dyeing and finishing facility in Hawthorne, California. We also operate a cutting, sewing, and garment dyeing and finishing facility located in South Gate, California. We operate a fabric dyeing and finishing facility, located in Garden Grove, California, which also includes cutting, sewing and knitting operations. We are in the process of resolving logistical difficulties related toSince 2013 we have conducted our recent transition of ourwarehousing and distribution operations to a new distribution center inout of La Mirada, California.
Because we manufacture domestically and are vertically integrated, we believe this enables us to more quickly respond to customer demand and changing fashion trends and to closely monitor product quality. Our products are noted for their quality and fit, and together with our distinctive branding these attributes have differentiated our products in the marketplace. “American Apparel®” is a registered trademark of American Apparel (USA), LLC.
The results of the respective business segments exclude unallocated corporate expenses, which consist of our shared overhead costs. These costs are presented separately and generally include corporate costs such as human resources, legal, finance, information technology, accounting, and executive management.
The following table details, by segment, the change in retail store count during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013.
 
 U.S. Retail Canada International Total
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013       
Open at June 30, 2013138
 33
 74
 245
Opened2
 
 
 2
Closed
 
 
 
Open at September 30, 2013140
 33
 74
 247
        
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012       
Open at June 30, 2012140
 36
 76
 252
Opened
 
 
 
Closed
 (1) 
 (1)
Open at September 30, 2012140
 35
 76
 251
 U.S. Retail Canada International Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014       
Open at January 1, 2014139
 32
 77
 248
Opened2
 
 1
 3
Closed(1) 
 (1) (2)
Open at March 31, 2014140
 32
 77
 249
        
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013       
Open at January 1, 2013140
 35
 76
 251
Opened1
 
 1
 2
Closed(2) (1) (1) (4)
Open at March 31, 2013139
 34
 76
 249
 



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 U.S. Retail Canada International Total
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013       
Open at January 1, 2013140
 35
 76
 251
Opened3
 
 2
 5
Closed(3) (2) (4) (9)
Open at September 30, 2013140
 33
 74
 247
        
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012       
Open at January 1, 2012143
 37
 69
 249
Opened
 
 8
 8
Closed(3) (2) (1) (6)
Open at September 30, 2012140
 35
 76
 251
Comparable Store Sales
The table below shows the increase in comparable store sales for our retail and online stores, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 20122013, and the number of retail stores included in the comparison at the end of each period. Comparable store sales are defined as the percentage change in sales for stores that have been open for more than twelve full months. Remodeled and expanded stores are excluded from the determination of comparable stores for the following twelve month period if the remodel or expansion results in a change of greater than 20% of selling square footage. Closed stores are excluded from the base of comparable stores following their last full month of operation. 

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In calculating constant currency amounts, we convert the results of our foreign operations both in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and the prior year comparable periods using the weighted-average foreign exchange rate for the current comparable periods to achieve a consistent basis for comparison.
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 2012 2013 20122014 2013
Comparable store sales (1)
2% 20% 5% 17%(5)% 8%
Number of stores in comparison237
 242
 237
 242
236
 238
(1) Comparable store sales results include the impact of online store sales and has been adjusted to exclude impact of extrasales.
leap-year day in 2012.
    
Executive Summary
Results of Operations
Net sales for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 increased $20,557,decreased $964, or 4.6%0.7%, to $464,839$137,096 from $444,282$138,060 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013 due to higherlower sales at our U.S. Wholesale, U.S. Retail, Canada and International segments.
Net sales at our U.S. Wholesale segment increased by $14,416,$4,315, or 11.0%9.7%, to $146,028$48,737 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $131,612$44,422 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012, due toMarch 31, 2013, driven by higher sales order volume.volume from our existing customers. This increase was attributed to the continued strength of our product offerings and improved service levels. Additionally, in early 2013, we released a new wholesale catalog and a newupdated the catalog with quarterly style guide.guides. We continue our focus on increasing our customer base by targeting direct sales, particularly sales to third party screen printers. Our online consumer net sales increased primarily as a result of targeted promotion efforts and improved merchandising and functional improvements to our website and fulfillment process.merchandising.
Net sales for the U.S. Retail segment increased $6,367,decreased $1,879, or 4.4%4.2%, to $149,811$42,465 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $143,444$44,344 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013, primarily due to higher comparable store sales. This increase was generated by the continued strengthunseasonably cool temperatures throughout much of our product offeringsthe country and targeted strategic promotions.later timing of Easter in 2014.
Net sales for the Canada segment decreased $2,254,$1,897, or 5.0%15.4%, to $42,842$10,460 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $45,096$12,357 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012,March 31, 2013, as a result of lower sales volumes from store closures, lower wholesale orders and the negative impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Net sales for the International segment decreased $1,503, or 4.1%, to $35,434 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $36,937 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, due to lower sale volume in Japan and Australia as well as the negative impact of foreign currency fluctuations.
Net sales for the International segment increased $2,028, or 1.6%, to $126,158 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $124,130 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, due to higher sales in both the retail and online sales channels. The increase in the retail sales channel was due to higher store sales, particularly in Continental Europe and China.

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Gross margin for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 was 51.9%52.5% as compared to 52.7%52.8% for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the gross margin was primarily due to higher distribution costs associated with our retail operation. See Changes in Supply Chain Operation below.March 31, 2013.
Operating expenses increased $18,083decreased $3,875 to $258,262$79,470 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 from $240,179$83,345 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013. Operating expenses include selling, general and administrative costs, and retail store impairment charges, and as a percentage of sales waswere approximately 55.6%58.0% for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 and 54.1%60.4% for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012.March 31, 2013. Excluding the effects of share-based compensation and depreciation, amortization and impairment charges, operating expenses as a percentage of sales increaseddecreased from 48.5%54.2% to 49.6%51.9% from the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013 to the same period in 2013.2014. The increasedecrease is primarily attributabledue to incrementala reduction in payroll and related costs associated withof $1,042 from the transition toeffect of our new distribution centercost reduction efforts. Additionally, tight control over advertising expenditures resulted in La Mirada, California. See Changesa decrease in Supply Chain Operation below.advertising and marketing expenses of $1,021.
Loss from operations was $16,884$7,496 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $5,887$10,477 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013. HigherLower sales volume was offset by lower gross margins and an increasedecrease in our operating expenses as discussed above.
Net loss for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 was $85,528$5,466 as compared to $42,175$46,511 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013 primarily as a result of a loss on extinguishment of debt related to our April 2013 refinancinglower operating expenses and added costs associated with our distribution center. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $32,101 related to our April debt refinancing and for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recognized aunrealized gain on extinguishmentchange in fair value of debt of $11,588.warrants. See Results of Operations for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 for further details.
Changes in Supply Chain Operation
The transition to our new distribution center in La Mirada, California has had a significant negative impact on our earnings and cash flow. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred incremental costs (primarily labor) associated with these transition activities of $5,900 and $10,900, respectively, and which were included in our statement of operations as follows for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
Amounts charged to:September 30, 2013 September 30, 2013
Cost of sales$1,200
 $2,200
Selling expenses4,700
 8,700
Total$5,900
 $10,900
The issues surrounding the transition primarily relate to improper system design and integration and inadequate training and staffing. These issues caused processing inefficiencies that required us to employ additional staffing in order to meet customer demand. At September 30, 2013, staffing levels were significantly above target levels at the distribution facility. We believe the system design and integration issues have been largely resolved and training and staffing efforts are ongoing. Further, as of November 1, 2013, we have begun reducing staffing levels and overtime and have targeted further reductions in the fourth quarter. If there are any further transition issues associated with the new center, our sales and financial results could be negatively impacted further.
Although we anticipate a fourth quarter completion date, no assurance can be given that the implementation will not be delayed and if so, there will also be additional transition costs.
Liquidity Trends
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, we had approximately $4,91316,683 in cash and $17,57416,762 of availability for additional borrowings under the credit facility with Capital One Business Credit FacilityCorp. ("Capital One" and Bank of Montrealsuch facility, the "Capital One Credit Agreement.Facility"). Additionally, we had $32,820$29,452 outstanding on a $50,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility (increased from $35,000 to $50,000 on July 5, 2013) under the Capital One Credit Facility and $106 outstanding on a C$11,000 (Canadian dollars) revolving credit facility under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement.Facility. See Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
On As of April 4, 2013,30, 2014, we closed a private offering of $206,000 aggregate principal amount of our 13% Senior Secured Notes (the "Notes") due April 15, 2020 at 97% of par and also entered into a new $35,000 asset-backedhad $18,261 available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp. ("Capital One") maturing on April 4, 2018, subject to a January 15, 2018 maturity under certain circumstances. Subsequently, on July 5, 2013, we entered into an amendment to the credit agreement governing our credit facility with Capital One, pursuant to which the total commitment under the credit facility was raised to $50,000. Weagreement.

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used the net proceeds from the offering of the notes, together with borrowings under the new credit facility to repay and terminate our credit agreement with Crystal Financial LLC and our loan agreement with Lion Capital LLP. The notes and the new credit facility are our senior secured obligations and are guaranteed, on a senior secured basis, by our domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to some exceptions. See Notes 6 and 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
As of September 30, 2013, we determined it is probable that a special interest trigger event under the indenture governing the Notes will occur as of December 31, 2013 and we have accrued interest on the Notes at 15% retroactive to April 4, 2013, representing an additional 2% interest, which additional interest is payable in kind until April 15, 2018 and in cash on subsequent interest dates. We recorded $2,014 in additional interest expense for the special interest trigger event during the three months ended September 30, 2013.
On November 14, 2013,March 25, 2014, we entered into a third amendmentthe Fifth Amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility which, effective upon our receipt of net proceeds from the March 31, 2014 equity offering (see below), among other things,things: waived the obligation to maintain athe minimum fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage ratios for the three month periods ended December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; reset for future periods the fixed charge coverage ratio, and athe maximum leverage ratio forand the twelve consecutive fiscal month period ending September 30, 2013. Asmaximum capital expenditures allowed; added a condition to the waiver, we agreed to a one percentage point increase inminimum EBITDA covenant; increased the interest rate payable under the credit agreement by 0.5% per annum to either LIBOR plus 4.5%5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 3.5%4.0% (at the Company's option); and limitations on amounts available to be borrowed, consistingincreased the fees payable upon early termination.
On March 31, 2014, we completed a public offering of the impositionapproximately 61,645 shares of a reserve against the line that will gradually reduce the total borrowing capacity to $47,500 and certain amendments to the borrowing base calculation. In addition,our common stock at $0.50 per share for net proceeds of $28,554.
On April 14, 2014, we paid a waiver fee of $75. These financial covenants will again be tested$13,390 in interest on the fourth quarter of 2013 and future quarterly periods and will use our prior twelve-month operating results as a measurement. We are currently projecting non-compliance with the covenants through the third quarter of 2014 and future waivers will be required in order to maintain compliance in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in the quarters ending in 2014.
An amendment that resets these covenants is an alternative to the need for obtaining waivers. We are in discussions with Capital One with respect to such an amendment. No assurance can be given that we will be successful in obtaining such an amendment or any further waivers or as to the cost of them. In addition, if an event of default occurs and is continuing and such event of default is not waived or the Capital One Credit Facility not amended, the terms of the credit agreement would allow Capital One to prevent us from making any additional borrowings, which we use to access working capital, as our cash is swept by Capital One, and accelerate maturity of the loan. If as a result of an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility, Capital One accelerates the repayment of amounts we owe to them, there could also be an acceleration of debt repayments of the Notes and other credit agreements. In such an event, we would be required to seek alternative sources of liquidity, and there can be no assurance that any alternative source of liquidity would be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.Notes.
Management Plan
We continue to execute a plan, which we commenced in late 2010, to improve our operating performance and financial position. Among other things, in 2013, we completed the installation of RFID tracking systems in all of our stores, continue with expansion of our selling square footage in our stores, continue with our inventory productivity improvement program, reduce operating expenses, and continue to improve online sales performance with the implementation of the Oracle ATG back-end online system for international store fronts. In addition, we continue to seek improvements in store labor productivity and workers' compensation exposure. We continue to develop other initiatives intended to either increase sales, reduce costs or improve liquidity. In the fourth quarter of 2013 and continuing through today, significant reductions were made in payroll and related costs associated with manufacturing and administrative overhead. We also instituted a program towards the end of the first quarter of 2014 to limit capital expenditures. Additionally, we intend to continue to drive productivity improvements from our new distribution center, further reduce inventories, reduce store labor costs, and evaluate further consolidation of administrative and manufacturing functions. Efforts to identify additional ways to reduce costs and improve productivity will be ongoing.
Some of our key initiatives recently completed and/or in progress include:
Completed RFID implementation - As of September 30,the end of 2013, we completed the enhancement of our stores by installing sales conversion tracking device and radio frequency identification (RFID) tracking systems at all of our stores worldwide. We believe that these systems will enhance sales through improvements in stock positions and replenishment activities.
New e-commerce platform – During the third quarter of 2012 we implemented a new online store platform for our U.S. online stores that resulted in functional improvements to our website and fulfillment processes and will allow us to tailor the look and feel of the online store to enhance the customer online shopping experience. The new store platform will also enable faster deployment of online stores to new international regions. As of the end of 2013, we have implemented this system for our Canada, United Kingdom, Europe (Euro zone countries), Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore online stores. We intend to implement this system to our remaining online stores by the middle of 2014. The new system offers a complete e-commerce software platform that speeds response times and enables us to deliver a personalized customer buying experience and we believe that these improvements will contribute to our continued financial growth as our website has the potential to not only increase online sales but also in-store sales.
In conjunction with the implementation of the Oracle ATG Web Commerce application discussed above, we replaced our existing payment processing system with new electronic payment services from CyberSource. In addition, we implemented a payment fraud detection solution. We intend to complete the upgrade of our payment processing system by the middle of 2014.
In addition to completing the implementation of the Oracle ATG Web Commerce application for our retail online stores, we intend to roll-out a new business-to-business online platform for our wholesale channel in 2014. The new system will improve distributors' ability to place sales order and will be mobile optimized, which we believe will enhance the shopping experience for our distributors.
During 2012 and 2013 we successfully completed the virtualization of over 300 servers, including all of our key servers. We plan to complete the virtualization of our servers and move our data center to an off-site location during 2014. We believe that this not only maximizes our server resources but will also enhance system performance and enable faster uptime in a disaster recovery situation.
New distribution center - In June 2012 we entered into a new operating lease agreement for a new distribution center located in La Mirada, California and we currently are in the process of transitioningfully transitioned our distribution operations into this new facility. As discussed under Changes in Supply Chain Operation above,facility during 2013. Related to these efforts, we haveinstalled the High Jump warehouse management system for all distribution activities. Although we incurred significant transition costs and implementation delays in connectionassociated with this transition.transition, we believe that the new distribution center will contribute to processing efficiencies and effectiveness and will reduce operating expenses and cost of sales as it offers an improved distribution platform to scale both retail and wholesale sales channels. The transition to the new center was successfully completed during the fourth quarter of 2013. The center is now fully operational and labor costs have been reduced.
There can be no assurance that plans to improve operating performance and financial position will be successful. IfAlthough we are unable to achievehave made significant cost reductions at our La Mirada distribution facility and achieve our projected sales results, we may need to seek additional liquidity andimprovements under this plan, there can be no assurance that such effortsfurther planned improvement will be successful.

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Results of Operations
The results of operations of the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013
The following table sets forth our results of operations from our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations by dollar and as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 % of net sales 2012 % of net sales2014 % of net sales 2013 % of net sales
U.S. Wholesale$50,225
 30.5 % $46,847
 28.9%$48,737
 35.5 % $44,422
 32.2 %
U.S. Retail54,303
 33.0 % 52,714
 32.5%42,465
 31.0 % 44,344
 32.1 %
Canada15,033
 9.1 % 16,717
 10.3%10,460
 7.6 % 12,357
 9.0 %
International44,982
 27.3 % 45,882
 28.3%35,434
 25.8 % 36,937
 26.8 %
Total net sales164,543
 100.0 % 162,160
 100.0%137,096
 100.0 % 138,060
 100.0 %
Cost of sales79,903
 48.6 % 76,960
 47.5%65,122
 47.5 % 65,192
 47.2 %
Gross profit84,640
 51.4 % 85,200
 52.5%71,974
 52.5 % 72,868
 52.8 %
              
Selling expenses63,982
 38.9 % 58,017
 35.8%54,062
 39.4 % 55,463
 40.2 %
General and administrative expenses24,918
 15.1 % 22,566
 13.9%24,909
 18.2 % 27,804
 20.1 %
Retail store impairment233
 0.1 % 
 %499
 0.4 % 78
 0.1 %
              
(Loss) income from operations(4,493) (2.7)% 4,617
 2.8%
Loss from operations(7,496) (5.5)% (10,477) (7.6)%
              
              
Interest expense10,121
 

 10,454
  10,039
 

 11,214
  
Foreign currency transaction gain(449) 

 (685)  132
 

 713
  
Unrealized (gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants(12,922) 

 13,312
  (12,667) 

 23,645
  
Other expense58
 

 36
  (8) 

 (5)  
Loss before income tax(1,301) 

 (18,500)  (4,992) 

 (46,044)  
Income tax provision212
 

 512
  474
 

 467
  
Net loss$(1,513) 

 $(19,012)  $(5,466) 

 $(46,511)  
U.S. Wholesale: Total net sales for the U.S. Wholesale segment increased $3,3784,315, or 7.2%9.7%, to $50,22548,737 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $46,84744,422 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013.
Wholesale net sales, excluding online consumer net sales, increased $1,3703,529, or 3.4%10.2%, to $41,23238,237 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $39,86234,708 in 2012, primarily due tofor the three months ended March 31, 2013, driven by higher sales order volume.volume from our existing customers. This increase was attributed to the continued strength of our summer product offeringofferings and targeted promotional efforts.improved service levels. Additionally, in early 2013, we released a new wholesale catalog and a newupdated the catalog with quarterly style guide.guides. We continue our focus on increasing our customer base by targeting direct sales, particularly sales to third party screen printers.
Online consumer net sales increased $2,008786, or 28.7%8.1%, to $8,99310,500 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $6,9859,714 in 2012,for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily as a result of increased web marketingdue to targeted online advertising and continued promotional activities,efforts as well as improved merchandising. We also continued functional improvements to our website and fulfillment processes.merchandising of the web store.
U.S. Retail: Net sales for the U.S. Retail segment increaseddecreased $1,5891,879, or 3.0%4.2%, to $54,30342,465 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $52,71444,344 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013, primarily due to a $3,683 or 8.7% decrease in comparable store sales due to the strengthunseasonably cool temperatures throughout much of the country and later timing of Easter in 2014. The decrease of $614 in net sales relating to closures of our summer product assortment for women resulting insix stores was offset by an increase toof $1,986 from our comparable store sales. Additionally, sales fromnine new stores contributed $810 during the 2013 quarter.stores.
Canada: Total net sales for the Canada segment decreased $1,6841,897, or 10.1%15.4%, to $15,03310,460 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $16,71712,357 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013, due primarily to lower sales in the retail sales channel.and wholesale channels. Additionally, the impact of foreign currency changes contributed to the sales decrease: holding foreign currency

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exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, total revenue for the current period would have been approximately $15,68911,439, or 6.2% lower when compared to the same period last year.

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Retail net sales decreased by $1,765, or 13.5% to $11,321 in 2013 as compared to $13,086 in 2012. Since September 30, 2012, the number of retail stores in the Canada segment in operation decreased from 35 to 33, which resulted in decreased sales of $452. Warehouse sales during the third quarter of 2012 generated $757 in net sales; there were no warehouse sales during the comparable quarter in 2013. Comparable store sales were essentially flat. Finally, the impact of foreign currency changes also contributed to the sales decrease: holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, retail sales for the current period would have been approximately $11,814, or 9.7%7.4% lower when compared to the same period last year.
WholesaleRetail net sales decreased by $1711,353, or 5.3%14.8%, to $3,0447,759 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $3,2159,112 in 2012, primarily as a result of foreign currency fluctuations.2013. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, retail sales for the current period would have been approximately $8,485, or 6.9% lower when compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales decreased by $281, or 3.6%, primarily due to the unseasonably cool temperatures and later timing of Easter in 2014. Additionally, the closure of retail stores in the Canada segment resulted in decreased sales of $396. These decreases were partially offset by warehouse sales during the first quarter of 2014, which generated $228 in net sales; there were no warehouse sales during the comparable quarter in 2013.
Wholesale net sales decreased by $670, or 26.0%, to $1,909 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $2,579 for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2013, total wholesale net sales for the current period would have been approximately $3,1772,088, or 1.2%19.0% lower when compared to the same period last year. The decrease is due to a tightening focus on customers that can generate higher margins as well as a dip in sales orders as a result of order fulfillment delays associated with transition issues at the La Mirada distribution center during the fourth quarter of 2013.
Online consumer net sales increased by $252126, or 60.6%18.9%, to $668792 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $416666 in 2012. The increase was primarily a result of targeted promotion efforts and email advertising campaigns.for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, total online consumer net sales for the current period would have been approximately $697866, or 67.5%30.1% higher when compared to the same period last year. The increase is primarily attributable to the implementation of a new e-commerce platform for our Canadian online sales portal in late 2013. The enhanced functionality of the website drove an increase in sales orders. Additionally, sales benefited from more targeted promotion efforts and email advertising campaigns.
International: Total net sales for the International segment decreased $9001,503, or 2.0%4.1%, to $44,98235,434 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $45,88236,937 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013. The decrease was due to lower sales in the wholesale and online channels, partially offset by higher sales in the retail channel. Additionally, the impact of foreign currency changes also contributed to the sales decrease: holdingchannels. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, total revenue for the current period would have been approximately $45,58434,955, or 0.6%5.4% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Retail net sales increaseddecreased $22774, or 0.1%2.5%, to $39,27829,678 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $39,25630,452 in 2012. Higher sales of $1,346 in Continental Europe (primarily due tofor the effect of favorable foreign currency exchange rates) was partially offset by lower sales of $968 in Japan (due to a store closure and negative foreign currency exchange rate effects).three months ended March 31, 2013. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, retail sales for the current period would have been approximately $39,79229,352, or 1.4%3.6% higherlower when compared to the same period last year. The decrease was mainly due to the unseasonably cool temperatures and later timing of Easter in 2014. Lower sales of $736 in Japan and $484 in Australia due to lower sales order volume were partially offset by higher sales of $467 in Continental Europe as a result of new store openings. .
Wholesale net sales decreased $388141, or 18.4%7.3%, to $1,7251,800 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $2,1131,941 in 2012,for the three months ended March 31, 2013, primarily as a result of a decrease in wholesale sales in the United Kingdom.Continental Europe. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, sales for the current period would have been approximately $1,6491,716, or 22.0%11.6% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Online consumer net sales decreased $534588, or 11.8%12.9% to $3,9793,956 in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to $4,5134,544 in 2012.for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 20122013, sales for the current period would have been approximately $4,1443,887, or 8.2%14.4% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Changes in Supply Chain Operation: The transitiondecrease is primarily due to our new distribution center in La Mirada, California has had a significant negative impact on our earningslower sales order volume for Japan, United Kingdom and cash flow. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred incremental distribution costs (primarily labor) associated with these transition activities and recorded additional cost of sales of approximately $1,200 and selling expenses of approximately $4,700 in our statement of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2013. Although we anticipate a fourth quarter completion date, no assurance can be given that the implementation will not be delayed and if so, there will also be additional transition costs.Continental Europe.
Gross margin: Gross margin for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 was 51.4%52.5% as compared to 52.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2013.
Selling expenses:52.5% Selling expenses decreased $1,401, or 2.5%, to $54,062 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the gross margin was primarily due to higher distribution costs associated with our retail operation. See Changes in Supply Chain OperationMarch 31, 2014 above.
Selling expenses: Selling expenses increased $5,965, or 10.3%,as compared to $63,98255,463 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2013 as compared to $58,017 for the three months ended September 30, 2012. As a percentage of sales, selling expenses increaseddecreased from 35.8%40.2% to 38.9%39.4%. The increase in selling expenses wasdecrease is due to higher salaries, wages$1,042 lower distribution and benefits primarily asselling payroll from our cost reduction efforts. Additionally, tight control over advertising expenditures resulted in a result$1,021 reduction of the transition to our new distribution center in La Mirada, California.such costs.
General and administrative expenses: General and administrative expenses increaseddecreased $2,3522,895 to $24,91824,909 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $22,56627,804 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increaseddecreased to 15.1%18.2% in 2013for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from 13.9%20.1% in 2012. The change was mainly due to an increase in computer and leased equipment expenses of $1,679 and increase in depreciation and amortization expenses of $998 consistent with increased capital expenditures and store improvement activities.for the three months

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ended March 31, 2013. The change was mainly due to a decrease in stock compensation expenses of $2,306 and a reduction in legal and accounting professional fees of $827, partially offset by higher leased equipment expenses of $1,008.
Retail store impairment: For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded an impairment chargecharges of $233499. For the three months ended September 30, 2012, we evaluated our retail stores for impairment indicators and determined that no additional impairment charges were required.$78, respectively.
Interest expense: Interest expense decreased $3331,175 to $10,12110,039 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 from $10,45411,214 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013, primarily due to a lower average interest rate on our debt outstanding. Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 mainly consisted ofrelated primarily to interest accrued on the Notes of $8,622 interest on the Capital One Credit Facility of $411, interest on the Lion debt of $208 and amortizationNotes. Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing cost of $591.were approximately $597. Interest paid in cash was $6591,521. and related primarily to interest on the Capital One Credit Facility.
Foreign currency transaction gain:loss: For the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, our foreign currency transaction gainloss totaled $449132 as compared to a gainloss of $685713 for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013. The change related to the exchange rate fluctuations of the U.S. Dollar relative to functional currencies used by our subsidiaries.
Unrealized (gain) loss on change in fair value of warrants: We recorded a $12,92212,667 gain in the fair value of the Lion warrants for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 associated with the fair value measurements of our warrants. We recorded a $13,31223,645 loss in the fair value of the Lion and SOF warrants for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013.
Income tax provision: The provision for income taxes decreased towas $212474 for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared to $512467 for the three months ended September 30, 2012, due to an additional state tax provision recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013. Although we incurred a loss before income taxes on a consolidated basis for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, some of our foreign domiciled subsidiaries reported income before income taxes and will be taxable on a stand-alone reporting basis in their respective foreign jurisdictions. As a result, we recorded a provision for income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014. There were no charges or benefits recorded to income tax expense for valuation allowances.







 


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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
The following table sets forth our results of operations from our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations by dollar and as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
 Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2013 % of net sales 2012 % of net sales
U.S. Wholesale$146,028
 31.4 % $131,612
 29.6 %
U.S. Retail149,811
 32.2 % 143,444
 32.3 %
Canada42,842
 9.2 % 45,096
 10.2 %
International126,158
 27.1 % 124,130
 27.9 %
Total net sales464,839
 100.0 % 444,282
 100.0 %
Cost of sales223,461
 48.1 % 209,990
 47.3 %
Gross profit241,378
 51.9 % 234,292
 52.7 %
        
Selling expenses177,235
 38.1 % 168,258
 37.9 %
General and administrative expenses80,716
 17.4 % 71,792
 16.2 %
Retail store impairment charges311
 0.1 % 129
  %
Loss from operations(16,884) (3.6)% (5,887) (1.3)%
        
Interest expense29,555
   30,274
  
Foreign currency transaction loss422
   141
  
Unrealized loss on change in fair value of warrants5,225
   15,340
  
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt32,101
   (11,588)  
Other expense42
   188
  
Loss before income tax(84,229)   (40,242)  
Income tax provision1,299
   1,933
  
Net loss$(85,528)   $(42,175)  
U.S. Wholesale: Total net sales for the U.S. Wholesale segment increased $14,416, or 11.0%, to $146,028 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $131,612 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
Wholesale net sales, excluding online consumer net sales, increased $8,779, or 8.0%, to $119,159 in 2013 as compared to $110,380 in 2012 due to higher sales order volume. This increase was attributed to the continued strength of our product offerings and improved service levels. Additionally, in early 2013, we released a new wholesale catalog and a new style guide. We continue our focus on increasing our customer base by targeting direct sales, particularly sales to third party screen printers.
Online consumer net sales increased $5,637, or 26.5%, to $26,869 in 2013 as compared to $21,232 in 2012 primarily as a result of certain targeted promotional efforts and improved merchandising, as well as continued functional improvements to our website and fulfillment process.
U.S. Retail: Net sales for the U.S. Retail segment increased $6,367, or 4.4%, to $149,811 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $143,444 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net sales growth was generated by the continued strength of our product offerings, targeted strategic promotions and an increase in comparable store sales which contributed to a 5.1%, or $6,867, increase in our comparable store sales. This increase was partially offset by $1,787 lower warehouse sales in 2013 as compared to 2012. New stores contributed $1,191 in net sales.
Canada:Total net sales for the Canada segment decreased $2,254, or 5.0%, to $42,842 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $45,096 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 due primarily to lower sales in the retail sales channel. Additionally, the impact of foreign currency changes contributed to the sales decrease: holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, total revenue for the current period would have been approximately $43,734, or 3.0% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Retail sales decreased by $2,517, or 7.4%, to $31,664 in 2013 as compared to $34,181 in 2012 due to $1,044 lower sales volume as a result of the closure of two stores. Additionally, flea market sales decreased by $147 and the impact of foreign currency changes contributed to the sales decrease. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the

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comparable period in 2012, retail sales for 2013 would have been approximately $32,323, or 5.4% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Wholesale net sales decreased $213, or 2.3%, to $9,236 in 2013 as compared to $9,449 in 2012, largely as a result of foreign currency fluctuation. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, total wholesale net sales for the Canada segment for 2013 would have been approximately $9,428, or 0.2% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Online consumer net sales increased $476, or 32.5% to $1,942 in 2013 as compared to $1,466 in 2012. The increase was primarily a result of targeted promotion efforts and email advertising campaigns. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, total online consumer net sales for the Canada segment for 2013 would have been approximately $1,983 or 35.3% higher when compared to the same period last year.
International: Total net sales for the International segment increased $2,028, or 1.6%, to $126,158 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $124,130 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase was due primarily to higher sales in the retail sales channel, partially offset by the negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, total revenue for the current period would have been approximately $128,627, or 3.6% higher when compared to the same period last year.
Retail net sales increased $2,770, or 2.7%, to $105,629 in 2013 as compared to $102,859 in 2012. The increase is primarily due to higher sales in all but three countries, partially offset by the negative impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and store closures. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, retail sales for 2013 would have been approximately $107,579, or 4.6% higher when compared to the same period last year. Comparable store sales in 2013 increased by $2,512, or 2.6%, as compared to 2012.
Wholesale net sales decreased $886, or 12.3%, to $6,297 in 2013 as compared to $7,183 in 2012, primarily as a result of a decrease in wholesale sales in the United Kingdom. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, sales for the current period would have been approximately $6,209, or 13.6% lower when compared to the same period last year.
Online consumer net sales increased $144, or 1.0%, to $14,232 in 2013 as compared to $14,088 in 2012, primarily as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Holding foreign currency exchange rates constant to those prevailing in the comparable period in 2012, sales for the current period would have been approximately $14,838, or 5.3% higher when compared to the same period last year.
Changes in Supply Chain Operation: The transition to our new distribution center in La Mirada, California has had a significant negative impact on our earnings and cash flow. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we incurred incremental distribution costs (primarily labor) associated with these transition activities and recorded additional cost of sales of approximately $2,200 and selling expenses of approximately $8,700 in our statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Although we anticipate a fourth quarter completion date, no assurance can be given that the implementation will not be delayed and if so, there will also be additional transition costs.
Gross margin: Gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was 51.9% compared to 52.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The decrease in the gross margin was due higher freight expenses and transition costs associated with our supply chain improvement efforts discussed above.
Selling expenses: Selling expenses increased $8,977, or 5.3%, to $177,235 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $168,258 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. As a percentage of sales, selling expenses increased to 38.1% in 2013 from 37.9% in 2012.
The increase in selling expenses was primarily due to approximately $7,612 higher distribution labor and rent costs at our US Wholesale operations associated with the changes to our supply chain operations as discussed above. This was partially offset by $4,769 lower payroll and rent costs at our Canadian operations as a result of the closure of our warehouse in Montreal, Canada. Additionally, we incurred higher rent expense of $2,195 primarily related to new stores and lease renewals, higher travel, meals and entertainment expenses of $1,198 as we continued to improve our stores, and higher supplies expenses of $1,313 associated with our RFID implementation activities. These increases were partly offset by lower advertising expenses of $2,494.
General and administrative expenses: General and administrative expenses increased $8,924 to $80,716 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $71,792 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses increased to 17.4% in 2013 from 16.2% in 2012.

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The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to higher computer software related costs of $2,520 associated with the recent improvements to our online store portals and other software upgrades, higher equipment lease expenses of $1,975 and higher depreciation and amortization expenses of $1,926 consistent with our capital expenditures.
Retail store impairment charges: For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded impairment charges relating to retail stores of $311. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded an impairment charge of $129.
Interest expense: Interest expense decreased $719 to $29,555 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 from $30,274 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, primarily due to lower average interest rates on our debt outstanding. Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 mainly consisted of interest on the Senior Secure Notes of $15,106 the Lion Credit Agreement of $6,775, interest on the Capital One Credit Facility of $2,079, interest on the Crystal Credit Agreement of $331 and amortization of debt discount and deferred financing cost of $3,717. Interest paid in cash was $5,726.
Foreign currency transaction loss: For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, foreign currency transaction loss totaled $422 as compared to a loss of $141 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. The change related to the exchange rate fluctuations of the U.S. Dollar relative to functional currencies used by our subsidiaries.
Unrealized loss on change in fair value of warrants: We recorded a $5,225 loss and a $15,340 loss in fair value of warrants for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Loss (gain) on extinguishment of debt: During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of $32,101 relating to termination of our credit agreement with Crystal and our loan agreement with Lion, comprising loss of $5,878 on early extinguishment of debt for Crystal and loss of $26,223 on early extinguishment of debt for Lion. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt relating to the amendment to the Lion Credit Agreement terms of approximately $11,588. See Note 6, Revolving Credit Facilities and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Note 7, Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
Income tax provision: The provision for income tax decreased to $1,299 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as compared to $1,933 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Although we incurred a loss from operations on a consolidated basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, some of our foreign domiciled subsidiaries reported income from operations and will be taxable on a stand-alone reporting basis in their respective foreign jurisdictions. As a result, we recorded a provision for income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. There were no charges or benefits recorded to income tax expense for valuation allowances.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, we had approximately $4,91316,683 in cash and $17,57416,762 of availability for additional borrowings under the credit facility with Capital One Business Credit FacilityCorp. ("Capital One" and Bank of Montrealsuch facility, the "Capital One Credit Agreement.Facility"). Additionally, we had $32,820$29,452 outstanding on a $50,000$50,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility (increased from $35,000 to $50,000 on July 5, 2013) under the Capital One Credit Facility and $106 outstanding on a C$11,000 (Canadian dollars) revolving credit facility under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement.Facility. See Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
On As of April 4, 2013,30, 2014, we closedhad $18,261 available for borrowing under the private offering of the Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $206,000, issued at 97% of par and maturing on April 15, 2020. We also entered into a new $35,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp. maturing on April 4, 2018, subject to a January 15, 2018 maturity under certain circumstances. Subsequently, on July 5, 2013,agreement.
On March 25, 2014, we entered into an amendmentthe Fifth Amendment to the credit agreement governing our credit facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp., pursuant toCredit Facility which, the total commitment under the credit facility was raised to $50,000. We used theeffective upon our receipt of net proceeds from the March 31, 2014 equity offering (see below), among other things: waived the obligation to maintain the minimum fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage ratios for the three month periods ended December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; reset for future periods the fixed charge coverage ratio, the maximum leverage ratio and the maximum capital expenditures allowed; added a minimum EBITDA covenant; increased the interest rate payable under the credit agreement by 0.5% per annum to either LIBOR plus 5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 4.0% (at the Company's option); and increased the fees payable upon early termination.
On March 31, 2014, we completed a public offering of approximately 61,645 shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share for net proceeds of $28,554.
On April 14, 2014, we paid $13,390 in interest on the notes, together with borrowings under the new credit facility to repay and terminate our credit agreement with Crystal Financial LLC and our Lion Loan Agreement. The notes and the new credit facility are our senior secured obligations and are guaranteed, on a senior secured basis, by our domestic restricted subsidiaries, subject to some exceptions. See Notes 6 and 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.Notes.
Over the past years, our growth hasoperations have been funded through a combination of borrowings from related and unrelated parties, bank and other debt, lease financing, proceeds from the exercise of purchase rights and issuance of common stock. As discussed under Management Plan above, we continue to develop initiatives intended to either increase sales, reduce costs or improve liquidity. In the fourth quarter of 2013 and continuing into January of 2014, significant reductions were made in payroll and related costs associated with manufacturing and administrative overhead. We also instituted a program towards the end of the first quarter of 2014 to limit capital expenditures. Additionally, we intend to continue to drive productivity improvements from our new distribution center, further reduce inventories, reduce store labor costs, and evaluate further consolidation of administrative and manufacturing functions. Efforts to identify additional ways to reduce costs and improve productivity are ongoing.
Our principal liquidity requirements are for working capital interest payments, capital expenditures and to fund operations. We fund our liquidity requirements primarily through cash on hand, cash flow from operations and borrowings under our credit facilities. Our credit agreements have from time to time contained covenants requiring us to meet specified targets for measures related to earnings, limits on capital expenditures, minimum fixed charge coverage ratios and maximum leverage ratios, and our inability to achieve such targets or to obtain a waiver of compliance would negatively impact the availability of credit under those credit facilities or result in an event of default.

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There can be no assurance that plans to improve operating performance and financial position will be successful. If we are unable to achieve significant cost reductions at our La Mirada distribution facility and achieve our projected sales results, we may need to seek additional liquidity and there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful.
We believe that we have sufficient financing commitments to meet funding requirements for the next twelve months.
Cash Flow Overview
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013Three Months Ended March 31,
2013 20122014 2013
Net cash (used in) provided by:   
Net cash provided by (used in):   
Operating activities$(10,937) $1,570
$3,915
 $(6,008)
Investing activities(17,283) (20,113)(3,928) (7,964)
Financing activities20,567
 15,984
9,324
 6,995
Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash(287) (548)(1,304) (300)
Net decrease in cash$(7,940) $(3,107)
Net increase (decrease) in cash$8,007
 $(7,277)
NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 Compared to the NineThree Months Ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013
Cash used inprovided by operating activities was $10,9373,915 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared with cash providedused by operating activities of $1,5706,008 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013.
The decreaseincrease in cash flow from operations wasoperating activities is due primarily to higherdecreases in inventory levels and reductions in operating expenses, primarily as a result of our transition to our new distribution center in La Mirada, CA. This wasexpenses. These were partially offset by a decrease in cash used by operating assetsgross profits as a result of lower sales and liabilities, primarily a decrease in trade receivables and an increase in accrued expenses.payables.
Cash used in investing activities was $17,2833,928 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 as compared with $20,1137,964 for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013.

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The decrease in cash used in investing activities is due primarily to reductions in capital expenditures from $7,354 in the first quarter of 2013 to $3,958 for the same quarter in 2014 as we embarked on our program to limit capital expenditures.
Capital expenditures forduring the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased by $4,650quarter relate primarily to store improvements, as we continued to make improvements to our stores, make additional investmentswell as new store openings in equipment for our new distribution centerthe U.S. and in manufacturing equipment, computer software and our website development.
Restricted cash relates primarily to cash collateral used to secure our standby letters of credit associated with our worker's compensation self-insurance policy and store leases.Continental Europe.
Cash provided by financing activities increased from $15,9846,995 during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2012March 31, 2013 to $20,5679,324 for the same period in 2013.2014.
On April 4, 2013,March 31, 2014, we issued the Notescompleted a public offering of approximately 61,645 shares of our common stock at $0.50 per share for aggregate net proceeds of $199,820 and entered into a new asset-backed revolving credit facility with Capital One. The net proceeds from the offering of the notes, together with borrowings under the new credit facility were used to repay and terminate the outstanding amounts with Lion Capital LLP of $144,149 and with Crystal Financial LLC of $66,411. See Notes 6 and 7 to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.$28,554.
Debt Agreements and Other Capital Resources
Capital One Credit Facility - On April 4, 2013, we replaced the credit facility with Crystal withWe have a new $35,00050,000 asset-based revolving facility with Capital One Leverage Finance Corp. ("Capital One" and the credit facility, the "Capital One Credit Facility"). Subsequently, on July 5, 2013, we entered into an amendment to the credit agreement with Capital One, pursuant to which the total commitment under the credit facility was raised to $50,000. The additional commitment was made under substantially the same terms as the existing facility.One. The Capital One Credit Facility matures on April 4, 2018, subject to a January 15, 2018 maturity if excess availability is less than $15,000 at the time of notice to Capital One of a determination by the Company that an Applicable High Yield Discount Obligation ("AHYDO") redemption will be required pursuant to Section 3.01(e) of the indenture governing the Notes. Borrowings under the Capital One Credit Facility bearbears interest equal to LIBOR plus 3.5%5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 2.5%4.0% (at the Company'sour option) and are subject to maintenance of specified borrowing base requirements and covenants. In connection with
On March 25, 2014, we entered into the waiver relatedFifth Amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility as discussed further inwhich, effective upon our receipt of net proceeds from the March 31, 2014 equity offering (see Financial CovenantsSale of Common Shares below,below), among other things: waived the obligation to maintain the minimum fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage ratios for the three month periods ended December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; reset for future periods the fixed charge coverage ratio, the maximum leverage ratio and the maximum capital expenditures allowed; added a minimum EBITDA covenant; increased the interest rate was increasedpayable under the credit agreement by one percentage point0.5% per annum to either LIBOR plus 4.5%5.0% or the bank's prime rate plus 3.5% (at our option). 4.0%; and increased the fees payable upon early termination.
The Capital One Credit Facility is secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of our domestic subsidiaries and equity interests in certain of our foreign subsidiaries, subject to some exceptions. The amount available for additional borrowings on September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 was $15,24516,762. See Financial Covenants below and Note 6, Revolving Credit Facilities and Current PortionAs of Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statementsApril 30, 2014, we had $18,261 available for borrowing under Part I, Item 1.the revolving credit agreement.

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Bank of Montreal Credit Facility - Our wholly-owned subsidiaries, American Apparel Canada Wholesale, Inc. and American Apparel Canada Retail Inc. (collectively, the “CI Companies”), have a line of credit with Bank of Montreal (the "Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement") that provides for borrowings up to C$11,000 (Canadian dollars) with a fixed maturity date of December 31, 2013, bearing interest at 7.0% (the bank's prime rate at 3.0% as of September 30, 2013 plus 4.0% per annum) payable monthly. This line of credit is secured by a lien on the accounts receivable, inventory and certain other tangible assets. Our available borrowing capacity at $2,329 at September 30, 2013. See Financial Covenants below and Note 6, Revolving Credit Facilities and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
Senior Secured Notes due 2020 - On April 4, 2013, we issued the Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $206,000.$206,000 at 97% of par value. The Notes will mature on April 15, 2020. The Notes were issued2020 and bears interest at 97% of par value with an interest rate at issuance of 13%15% per annum, subject to adjustment.of which 2% is payable in-kind until until April 14, 2018 and in cash on subsequent interest dates. Interest on the Notes approximating $13,500 per payment period (in 2014), is payable semi-annually, in arrears, on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2013. On OctoberApril 14, 20132014, we made an interest payment on the Notes of $14,208.
A "special interest trigger event" is deemed to have occurred under the indenture governing the Notes if our net leverage ratio for the year ended December 31, 2013 is greater than 4.50 to 1.00. Upon the occurrence of a special interest trigger event,paid $13,390 in interest on the Notes accrues at the rate of 15% per annum, retroactive to April 4, 2013, with the interest in excess of 13% per annum payable (i) in the case of any interest payment date prior to April 15, 2018, by adding such excess interest to the principal amount of the Notes on the interest payment date, and (ii) for any interest payment date on or after April 15, 2018, in cash.
As of September 30, 2013, we determined it is probable that a special interest trigger event under the indenture governing the Notes will occur as of December 31, 2013, and we have accrued interest on the Notes at 15% retroactive to April 4, 2013, representing an additional 2% interest, which is payable in kind until April 15, 2018 and in cash on subsequent interest payment dates. We recorded $2,014 in additional interest expense for the special interest trigger event for the three months ended September 30, 2013.Notes.
On or after April 15, 2017, we may redeem some or all of the Notes at a premium decreasing ratably to zero as specified in the indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. Prior to April 15, 2017, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 113% of the aggregate principal amount of the redeemed notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. In addition, at any time prior to April 15, 2017 we may redeem some or all of the Notes by paying a premium, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the redemption date. If we experience certain change of control events, the holders of the Notes will have the right to require us to purchase all or a portion of the Notes at a price in cash equal to 101% of the principal amount of such Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of purchase. In addition, we are required to use the net proceeds of certain asset sales, if not used for specified purposes, to purchase some of the Notes at 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but not including, the date of purchase. On each interest payment date after April 4, 2018, we will be required to redeem, for cash, a portion of each Note then outstanding equal to the amount necessary to prevent such Note from being treated as an “applicable high yield discount obligation” within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code. The redemption price will be 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon on the date of redemption.
The Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries. See Financial Covenants below and Note 7, Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we entered into a Registration Rights Agreement pursuant to which we have agreed to, among other things, conduct a registered exchange offer with respect to the Notes. If we fail to fulfill our obligations under the Registration Rights Agreement in a timely manner, we may be required to pay additional interest on the Notes. See Note 7, Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
Crystal Credit Facility - On April 4, 2013, we replaced our existing revolving credit facility and term loan with Crystal Financial LLC ("Crystal" and the "Crystal Credit Agreement", respectively), with a new asset-based revolving credit agreement with Capital One.
All amounts owed under the Crystal credit facility were repaid with the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes and the new credit facility.
The difference between the net carrying amount of the Crystal loans of $60,533 (which includes the outstanding balance, accrued but unpaid interest, and unamortized financing cost immediately prior to the date of the extinguishment) and the cash paid to Crystal of $66,411 (which includes a $2,400 early termination fee) was recorded as a $5,878 loss on early extinguishment of debt in our statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. See Note 6, Revolving

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Credit Facilities and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
Lion Loan Agreement - On April 4, 2013, we repaid and terminated the outstanding obligationsWe have a loan agreement with Lion Capital LLP ("Lion" and the(the "Lion Loan Agreement", respectively) with a portion of the proceeds of the financing transactions. There were no early termination penalties associated with the termination of). The term loans under the Lion Loan Agreement. The difference betweenAgreement mature on October 4, 2018 and bear interest at 20% per annum. Interest under the net carrying amount of the Lion debt of $117,926 (which includes the principal, accrued but unpaid interest, unamortized discount and unamortized financing cost immediately priorloan agreement is payable in cash or, to the dateextent permitted by our other debt agreements, in-kind.
Bank of extinguishment)Montreal Credit Facility - Our wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries had a revolving credit facility with Bank of Montreal. Outstanding amounts under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement were repaid, and on March 31, 2014 the cash paid to Lion of $144,149 was recorded inagreement expired by its statement of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 as a terms.$26,223 loss on the early extinguishment of this debt. See Note 7, Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
Warrants
Lion Warrants - As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, Lion held warrants to purchase 21,60624,511 shares of our common stock, with an exercise price of $0.75$0.66 per share. These warrants expire on February 18, 2022. The estimated fair value of $22,466$8,287 at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 is recorded as a current liability in our condensed consolidated balance sheets under Part I, Item 1.
On March 31, 2014, as a result of the public offering of our common shares as discussed below, Lion received the right to purchase approximately 2,905 shares of our common stock under their existing warrants to purchase 21,606 shares of our common stock and the exercise price of all of Lion's warrants was adjusted from $0.75 to approximately $0.66 per share. Such adjustments were required by the terms of the existing Lion warrants.
The Lion Warrants also contain certain anti-dilution protections in favor of Lion providing for proportional adjustment of the warrant price and, under certain circumstances, the number of shares of our common stock issuable upon exercise of the Lion Warrant, in connection with, among other things, stock dividends, subdivisions and combinations and the issuance of additional equity securities at less than fair market value, as well as providing for the issuance of additional warrants to Lion in the event of certain equity sales or debt for equity exchanges. See Note 11, Stockholders' (Deficit) EquityDeficit to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
SOF WarrantsSale of Common Shares - AsOn March 31, 2014, we completed a public offering of September 30, 2013, SOF Investments, L.P. ("SOF") held warrants to purchase 1,000approximately 61,645 shares of our common stock with an exercise price of $2.148at $0.50 per share subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. These warrants expire on December 19, 2013. Asfor net proceeds of September 30, 2013, the estimated fair value was $0. See Note 11, Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity to our consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.$28,554.
Summary of Debt
The following is an overview of our total debt as of September 30, 2013March 31, 2014 (dollars in thousands):
 
Description of Debt Lender Name Interest Rate September 30, 2013 Covenant Violations Lender Name Interest Rate March 31, 2014 Covenant Violations
Revolving credit facility Capital Leverage Finance Corp. 1) 30-day LIBOR of 0.1806% plus 4.5% plus unused facility fee of 0.5%; or 2) bank's prime rate of 3.25% plus 3.5% plus unused facility fee of 0.5%; $32,820
 No Capital Leverage Finance Corp. 1) 30-day LIBOR of 0.15% plus 5.0% plus unused facility fee of 0.5% or 2) bank's prime rate of 3.25% plus 4.0% plus unused facility fee of 0.5% $29,452
 
Yes (1)
Revolving credit facility (Canada) Bank of Montreal Bank's prime rate of 3% plus 4% 106
 No
Senior Secured Notes, net of discount and including 2% interest paid in kind 15.0% 202,088
 No
Senior Secured Notes, net of discount and including 2% interest paid in-kind 15.0% 204,443
 No
Term loan including interest paid in-kind Lion 20.0% 9,865
 No
Other   from 4.9% to 20.0% 5,237
 No   295
 
Capital lease obligations 27 individual leases ranging between $1-$3,148 From 0.4% to 24.1% 6,683
 N/A 25 individual leases ranging between $2-$3,832 From 0.4% to 23.5% 7,043
 N/A
Cash overdraft     2,812
 N/A     4
 N/A
Total debt including cash overdraft     $249,746
      $251,102
 

(1) Violations were waived in connection with Amendment No. 5 to the Capital One Credit Facility. See Note 6, Revolving Credit Facilities and Current Portion of Long-Term Debt to our condensed consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1.
Financial Covenants
Our credit agreements, the Lion Loan Agreement and the indenture under which our Notes were issued contain certain restrictive covenants. Significant covenants are summarized below.
Capital One Credit Facility - We are required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 0.85 to1.00 for the period of April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014 and 1.00 to 1.00 for the remainder of 2014, and we are also required to not exceed certain maximum leverage ratio thresholds, both determined at the end of each fiscal quarter. Additionally, our domestic subsidiaries are subject to an annual limitation of certain specified capital expenditure amounts as determined at the end of each fiscal year.

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On March 25, 2014, we entered into the Fifth Amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility which, effective upon our receipt of net proceeds from the March 31, 2014 equity offering (see above), among other things: waives the obligation to maintain the minimum fixed charge coverage and maximum leverage ratios for the three month periods ended December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2014; resets for future periods the fixed charge coverage ratio, the maximum leverage ratio and the maximum capital expenditures allowed; adds a minimum EBITDA covenant; increases the interest rate payable under the credit agreement by 0.5% per annum; and increases the fees payable upon early termination.
Among other provisions, the Capital One Credit Facility requires that we maintain a lockbox arrangement and contains certain subjective acceleration clauses. In addition, Capital One may at its discretion, adjust the advance restriction and criteria for eligible inventory and accounts receivable. The Capital One Credit Facility contains cross-default provisions whereby an event of default under the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement, the indenture governing the Notes or other indebtedness, in each case of an amount greater than a specified threshold, would cause an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility. On November 14, 2013, we entered into a third amendment to the Capital One Credit Facility, which among other things, waived the obligation to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio for the twelve consecutive fiscal month period ending September 30, 2013. As a condition to the waiver, we agreed to a one percentage point increase in the interest rate to either LIBOR plus 4.5% or the bank's prime rate plus 3.5% (at our option) and limitations on amounts available to be borrowed, consisting of the imposition of a reserve against the line that will gradually reduce the total borrowing capacity to $47,500 and certain amendments to the borrowing base calculation. In addition, we paid a waiver fee of $75.
These financial covenants will again be tested in the fourth quarter of 2013 and future quarterly periods and will use our prior twelve-month operating results as a measurement. We are currently projecting non-compliance with the covenants through the third quarter of 2014 and future waivers will be required in order to maintain compliance in the fourth quarter of 2013 and in the quarters ending in 2014.
An amendment that resets these covenants is an alternative to the need for obtaining waivers. We are in discussions with Capital One with respect to such an amendment. No assurance can be given that we will be successful in obtaining such an amendment or any further waivers or as to the cost of them. In addition, if an event of default occurs and is continuing and such event of default is not waived or the Capital One Credit Facility not amended, the terms of the credit agreement would allow Capital One to prevent us from making any additional borrowings, which we use to access working capital, as our cash is swept by Capital One, and accelerate maturity of the loan. If as a result of an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility, Capital One accelerates the repayment of amounts we owe to them, there could also be an acceleration of debt repayments of the Notes and other credit agreements. In such an event, we would be required to promptly seek alternative sources of liquidity, and there can be no assurance that any alternative source of liquidity would be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement - Significant covenants in the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement include a fixed charge coverage ratio and a restriction on our Canadian subsidiaries from entering into operating leases that would lead to payments under such leases totaling more than C$8,500 (Canadian dollars) in any fiscal year. The credit agreement also requires our Canadian subsidiaries to maintain minimum excess availability of 5% of the revolving credit commitment under the facility. As of September 30, 2013, we were in compliance with the required financial covenants of the Bank of Montreal Credit Agreement.
Senior Secured Notes due 2020 - The indenture governing our Notes imposes certain limitations on our ability to, among other things and subject to a number of important qualifications and exceptions, incur additional indebtedness or issue disqualified capital stock or preferred stock (with respect to restricted subsidiaries), grant liens, make payments in respect of theirour capital stock or certain indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliates, create dividend and other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, merge or consolidate with any other person, sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of itsour assets or adopt a plan of liquidation. We must annually report to the trustee on compliance with such limitations. The indenture also contains cross-default provisions whereby a payment default or acceleration of any indebtedness in an aggregate amount greater than a specified threshold would cause an event of default with respect to the Notes. As of September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the required covenants of the Senior Notes Indenture.
Lion Loan Agreement - The Lion Loan Agreement contains restrictive covenants that incorporate by reference several of the covenants contained in the indenture governing our Notes, including covenants restricting our ability to incur additional indebtedness or issue disqualified capital stock or preferred stock (with respect to restricted subsidiaries), grant liens, make payments in respect of our capital stock or certain indebtedness, enter into transactions with affiliates, create dividend and other payment restrictions affecting subsidiaries, merge or consolidate with any other person, sell, assign, transfer, lease, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets or adopt a plan of liquidation. The Lion Loan Agreement also contains cross-default provisions whereby a payment default or acceleration of any indebtedness in an aggregate amount greater than a specified threshold would cause an event of default. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with the required covenants of the Lion Loan Agreement.
Future Capital Requirements
On April 4, 2013,March 31, 2014, we closed the privatecompleted a public offering of the Notes in an aggregate principal amountapproximately 61,645 shares of $206,000, issuedour common stock at 97% of par and maturing on April 15, 2020. We also entered into a new $35,000 asset-backed revolving credit facility with Capital One maturing on April 4, 2018, subject to a January 15, 2018 maturity under a specific circumstance. Subsequently, on July 5, 2013, we entered into an amendment, which raised the total commitment under the credit facility to $50,000.
We used the$0.50 per share for net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with borrowings under the Capital One Credit Facility to repay and terminate our existing credit facilities with Lion and Crystal, pay fees and expenses related to the transaction, and will use the balance for general corporate purposes.
Our C$11,000 (Canadian dollars) credit agreement with Bank of Montreal matures in December 2013.$28,554.
We believe that we have sufficient financing commitments to meet our funding requirements for the next twelve months.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
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Operating lease commitments consist principally of leases for our retail stores, manufacturing facilities, main distribution centers and corporate office. These leases frequently include options, which permit us to extend the terms beyond the initial fixed lease term. As appropriate, we intend to negotiate lease renewals as the leases approach expiration.
Issued and outstanding letters of credit were $1,8801,230 at September 30, 2013March 31, 2014, related primarily to workers’ compensation insurance and store leases. We also have capital lease obligations, which consist principally of leases for our manufacturing equipment.
Seasonality
We experience seasonality in our operations. Historically, sales during the third and fourth fiscal quarters have generally been the highest, with sales during the first fiscal quarter the lowest. This reflects the combined impact of the seasonality of our wholesale and retail channels. Generally, our retail segment has not experienced the same pronounced sales seasonality as other retailers.

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Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies
As discussed in Part II, Item 8. Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20122013, we consider our most critical accounting estimates and policies to include:
revenue recognition;
inventory valuation, obsolescence;
fair value calculations, including derivative liabilities such as the Lion warrants;
valuation and recoverability of long-lived assets including the values assigned to acquired intangible assets, goodwill, and property and equipment;
income taxes;
accruals for the outcome of current litigation; and
self-insurance liabilities.
In general, estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals and on various other sources, and assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances at the time such estimates are made. On a continual basis, management reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience, and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results may vary from these estimates and assumptions under different and/or future circumstances. Our management considers an accounting estimate to be critical if:
it requires assumptions to be made that were uncertain at the time the estimate was made; and
changes in the estimate, or the use of different estimating methods that could have been selected, could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations or financial condition.
Inflation
Inflation affects the cost of raw materials, goods and services used in our operations. In 2010, the price of yarn and the cost of certain related fabrics began to increase as a result of the compounding effect of added demand, supply shortages primarily from the effect of severe weather conditions in certain cotton producing countries, and a ban on cotton exports imposed by the government of India. Prices continued to increase throughout 2010 and through the first quarter of 2011. During the first half of 2012 prices started to decline and from the second quarter of 2012 through the thirdfirst quarter of 2013,2014, prices have stabilized. We cannot predict if the current cost of cotton is sustainable. In addition, high oil costs can affect the cost of all raw materials and components. The competitive environment can limit the ability of American Apparel to recover higher costs resulting from inflation by raising prices. Although we cannot precisely determine the effects of inflation on our business, we believe that the effects on revenues and operating results have not been significant. We seek to mitigate the adverse effects of inflation primarily through improved productivity and strategic buying initiatives. We do not believe that inflation has had a material impact on our results of operations for the periods presented. We are unable to predict if we will be able to successfully pass on the added cost of any future raw material cost increases by further increasing the price of our products to our wholesale and retail customers.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a)Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2013.March 31, 2014.  
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) during the thirdfirst quarter of 20132014 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
We are subject to various claims and contingencies in the ordinary course of business, including those related to litigation, business transactions, employee-related matters and taxes, and others. When we are aware of a claim or potential claim, we assessassesses the likelihood of any loss or exposure. If it is probable that a loss will result and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we will record a liability for the loss. In addition to the estimated loss, the recorded liability includes probable and estimable legal costs associated with the claim or potential claim. There is no assurance that such matters will not materially and adversely affect our business, financial position, and results of operations or cash flows.
Individual Actions
On February 7, 2006, Sylvia Hsu, a former employee of American Apparel, filed a Charge of Discrimination with the Los Angeles District Office of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) (Hsu v. American Apparel: Charge No. 480- 2006-00418), alleging that she was subjected to sexual harassment by a co-worker and constructively discharged as a result of the sexual harassment and a hostile working environment. On March 9, 2007, the EEOC expanded the scope of its investigation to other employees of American Apparel who may have been sexually harassed. On August 9, 2010, the EEOC issued a written determination finding that reasonable cause exists to believe we discriminated against Ms. Hsu and women, as a class, on the basis of their female gender, by subjecting them to sexual harassment. No finding was made on the issue of Ms. Hsu's alleged constructive discharge. In August 2013 the parties entered into a Conciliation Agreement providing for an immaterial compensatory payment to Ms. Hsu and our agreement to comply with our Policy on Sexual Harassment and Sexual Discrimination, which Policy was reviewed by the EEOC, and take certain administrative measures relating thereto. The Conciliation Agreement remains in effect for three years.
On November 5, 2009, Guillermo Ruiz, aour former employee, of American Apparel, filed suit against us on behalf of putative classes of all current and former non-exempt California employees (Guillermo Ruiz, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. American Apparel, Inc., Case Number BC425487) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, alleging we failed to pay certain wages due for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof and to pay wages due upon termination to certain of our employees. The complaint further alleges that we failed to comply with certain itemized employee wage statement provisions and violations of unfair competition law.  The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages and economic and/or special damages in an unspecified amount, premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement for attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
On June 21, 2010, Antonio Partida, aour former employee, of American Apparel, filed suit against us on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees (Antonio Partida, on behalf of himself and all others similarly situated v. American Apparel (USA), LLC, Case No. 30-2010-00382719-CU-OE-CXC) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Orange, alleging we failed to pay certain wages for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof, and to pay wages due upon separation. The complaint further alleges that we failed to timely pay wages, unlawfully deducted wages and failed to comply with certain itemized employee wage statement provisions and violations of unfair competition law. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages and economic and/or special damages in an unspecified amount, premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement of attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
On or about December 2, 2010, Emilie Truong, aour former employee, of American Apparel, filed suit against us on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees (Emilie Truong, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. American Apparel, Inc. and American Apparel LLC, Case No. BC450505) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, alleging we failed to timely provide final paychecks upon separation.  Plaintiff is seeking unspecified premium wages, attorneys' fees and costs, disgorgement of profits, and an injunction against the alleged unlawful practices. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
On or about February 9, 2011, Jessica Heupel, a former retail employee filed suit on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees (Jessica Heupel, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. American Apparel Retail, Inc., Case No. 37-2011-00085578-CU-OE-CTL) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of San Diego, alleging we failed to pay certain wages for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof, and to pay wages due upon separation.  The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages as follows: (1) for alleged meal and rest period violations; (2) for alleged failure to timely pay final wages, as well as for punitive damages for the same; and (3) unspecified damages for unpaid minimum wage and overtime.  In addition, Plaintiff seeks premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement of attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration. On or about September 9, 2011, Anthony Heupel, a former retail employee initiated arbitration proceedings on behalf of putative classes of current and former non-exempt California employees, alleging we failed to pay certain wages for hours worked, to provide meal and rest periods or compensation in lieu thereof, and to pay

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wages due upon separation.  The plaintiff is seeking monetary damages in an amount in excess of $3,600, as follows: (1) for alleged meal and rest period violations; (2) for alleged failure to timely pay final wages, as well as for punitive damages for the same; and (3) unspecified damages for unpaid minimum wage and overtime.  In addition, Plaintiff seeks premium pay, wages and penalties, injunctive relief and restitution, and reimbursement of attorneys' fees, interest and the costs of the suit. This matter is now proceeding in arbitration.
We do not have insurance coverage for the above matters. We have accrued an estimate for the loss contingency for eachEach of the above matters (excludingaforementioned wage and hour cases have been proceeding in arbitration. All of these cases have been settled on an aggregate and class-wide basis for a payment by us in the Hsu case as noted above) in our accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet astotal amount of September 30, 2013. We may$875, most of which will be paid to class members and to their attorneys. Certain class members have an exposure to loss in excessopted out of the amounts accrued, however, an estimatesettlement and so may proceed with individual claims. Also, the settlement has been approved by the arbitrator and also is subject to approval of one or more of the California Superior Courts. There is no guarantee that such potential loss cannotapprovals will be made at this time. Moreover, no assurance can be made that these matters either individually or together with the potential for similar suits and reputational harm, will not result in a material financial exposure, larger than our estimate, which could have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.obtained.
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plaintiffs' claims. While the ultimate resolution of such claims cannot be determined, based on information at this time, we believe, but we cannot provide assurance that, the amount, and ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions will not materially affect our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Should any of these matters be decided against us, we could not only incur liability but also experience an increase in similar suits and suffer reputational harm.
Derivative Matters
Two shareholder derivative lawsuits (Case No. CV106576 GAF (JCx) and Case No. CV107518 RSWL (FFMx)) were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California which were subsequently consolidated for all purposes into a case entitled In re American Apparel, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. CV106576 (the “Federal Derivative Action”).  Plaintiffs in the Federal Derivative Action allege a cause of action for breach of fiduciary duty arising out of (i) our alleged failure to maintain adequate accounting and internal control policies and procedures; (ii) our alleged violation of state and federal immigration laws in connection with the previously disclosed termination of over 1,500 employees following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection; and (iii) our alleged failure to implement controls sufficient to prevent a sexually hostile and discriminatory work environment.  We do not maintain any direct exposure to loss in connection with these shareholder derivative lawsuits. Our status as a “Nominal Defendant” in the actions reflects the fact that the lawsuits are maintained by the named plaintiffs on our behalf of American Apparel and that plaintiffs seek damages on our behalf. We filed a motion to dismiss the Federal Derivative Action which was granted with leave to amend on July 31, 2012. Plaintiffs did not amend the complaint and subsequently filed a motion to dismiss each of their claims, with prejudice, for the stated purpose of taking an immediate appeal of the Court's July 31, 2012 order. On October 16, 2012, the Court granted the Plaintiffs' motion to dismiss and entered judgment accordingly. On November 12, 2012, Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals where the case is currently pending.
Four shareholder derivative lawsuits (Case No. BC 443763, Case No. BC 443902, Case No. BC 445094, and Case No. BC 447890) were filed in fall of 2010 in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles which were subsequently consolidated for all purposes into a case entitled In re American Apparel, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Lead Case No. BC 443763 (the "State Derivative Action"). 
Three of the matters comprising the State Derivative Action allege causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty arising out of (i) our alleged failure to maintain adequate accounting and internal control policies and procedures; and (ii) our alleged violation of state and federal immigration laws in connection with the previously disclosed termination of over 1,500 employees following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection.  The fourth matter alleges seven causes of action for breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and waste of corporate assets also arising out of the same allegations.  On April 12, 2011, the Court issued an order granting a stay (which currently remains in place) of the State Derivative Action on the grounds that the case is duplicative of the Federal Derivative Action, as well as the Federal Securities Action currently pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California (see below).
Both the Federal Derivative Action and State Derivative Actions are covered under ourthe Company's Directors and Officers Liability insurance policy, subject to a deductible and a reservation of rights.
Other Proceedings
Four putative class action lawsuits, (Case No. CV106352 MMM (RCx), Case No. CV106513 MMM (RCx), Case No. CV106516 MMM (RCx), and Case No. CV106680 GW (JCGx)) were filed in the United States District Court for the Central District of California in the Fall of 2010 against American Apparelus and certain of our officers and executives on behalf of American Apparelour shareholders. On December 3, 2010, the four lawsuits were consolidated for all purposes into a case entitled In re American Apparel, Inc. Shareholder Litigation, Lead Case No. CV106352 MMM (JCGx) (the “Federal Securities Action”). The lead plaintiff filed a consolidated class action complaint on April 29, 2011 on behalf of shareholders who

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purchased our common stock between November 28, 2007 and August 17, 2010. The lead plaintiff alleges two causes of action for violations of Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the 1934 Act, and Rule 10b-5 promulgated under Section 10(b), arising out of alleged misrepresentations contained in our press releases, public filings with the SEC, and other public statements relating to (i) the adequacy of our internal and financial control policies and procedures; (ii) our employment practices; and (iii) the effect that the dismissal of over 1,500 employees following an Immigration and Customs Enforcement inspection would have on us. Plaintiff seeks damages in an unspecified amount, reasonable attorneys' fees and costs, and equitable relief as the Court may deem proper.  We filed two motions to dismiss the Federal Securities Action which the court granted with leave to amend. Plaintiffs filed a Second Amended Complaint on February 15, 2013. We filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on March 15, 2013. The hearing on the motion was held on June 3, 2013, at which time, the Court took the matter under submission. On August 8, 2013, the court issued its final order granting the motion to dismiss in regards to certain claims. Defendants answered the complaint's remaining claims on September 27, 2013. DiscoveryOn November 6, 2013, the Court issued an order staying the case pending ongoing settlement discussions between the parties. Plaintiff filed an unopposed Motion of Preliminary Approval which was granted on April 16, 2014 without oral argument. The court set a settlement fairness hearing for July 28, 2014. If approved, the settlement will result in the federal class action has not yet begun. The Federal Securities Action is covered undera payment by our Directors and Officers Liability insurance policy, subject to a deductible and a reservationcarrier of rights.$4,800.

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Should any of the above matters (i.e., the Federal Derivative Action, the State Derivative Action, or the Federal Securities Action) be decided against us in an amount that exceeds our insurance coverage, or if liability is imposed on grounds which fall outside the scope of our insurance coverage, we could not only incur a substantial liability, but also experience an increase in similar suits and suffer reputational harm.  We are unable to predict the financial outcome of these matters at this time, and any views formed as to the viability of these claims or the financial exposure which could result may change from time to time as the matters proceed through their course. However, no assurance can be made that these matters, either individually or together with the potential for similar suits and reputational harm, will not result in a material financial exposure, which could have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
The Company hasWe have previously disclosed an arbitrationarbitrations filed by the Companyus on or about February 17, 2011, related to cases filed in the Supreme Court of New York, County of Kings (Case No. 5018-1) and Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles (Case Nos. BC457920 and BC460331) against American Apparel,us, Dov Charney and certain members of the Board of Directors asserting claims of sexual harassment, assault and battery, impersonation through the internet, defamation and other related claims.  The Company recentlyWe settled one of these cases with no monetary liability to the Company.  The Company recentlyus.  In another case, we prevailed on our argument that certain claims had been released by the sexual harassment claims in another of these cases.  While the ultimate resolution ofplaintiff, and the remaining claims cannotwere recently settled.  In another case, the arbitrator rejected our argument that certain claims had been released, and a hearing will be determined,held in lightthe future on the merits of the favorableparties’ claims.  In another case, the arbitrator ruled that both we and the plaintiff had established certain claims and damages against one another resulting in a net inconsequential amount awarded to the plaintiff, and the arbitrator is considering a request to award attorneys’ fees and costs to the plaintiff.  We are awaiting the arbitrator's ruling on the outstanding attorney's fees and cost issue in one of these cases,this case.  In a different case, the amount of settlement inarbitrator has held an evidentiary hearing on the other of these cases,parties’ respective claims and based on information available at this time regardingwe are waiting for the remaining cases, we believe, but wearbitrator’s ruling.  We cannot provide assurancesassurance that, the amount and ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these remaining actionscases will not materially affect our business, financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 



    


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Item 1A.Risk Factors
Before deciding to invest in us or to maintain or increase your investment, you should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" under Part I of this report and our other filings with the SEC. The risks and uncertainties described in this report are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also affect us. If any of these risks actually materialize, our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely impacted. In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013,March 31, 2014, there have been no material changes in the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, except that we are updating the first and second risk factors described therein to reflect the financing transactions that closed on April 4, 2013 and the other matters disclosed herein.2013. Please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K (filed with the SEC on March 5, 2013)April 1, 2014) for the year ended December 31, 20122013 for a complete list of our risk factors.
We have substantial indebtedness, which could have adverse consequences to us, and we may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow in the future to service our indebtedness.
We currently have substantial indebtedness.Our level of indebtedness has important consequences to us and to you and your investment. For example, our level of indebtedness may:
require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to pay interest and principal on our debt, which would reduce the funds available to use for operations, investments, future business opportunities and other general corporate purposes; 
make it more difficult for us to satisfy our debt obligations, and any failure to comply with such obligations, including financial and other restrictive covenants, could result in an event of default or an inability to borrow under the agreements governing such indebtedness;
in the case of a default or an event of default, as applicable, lead to, among other things, cross-defaults with our other indebtedness, an acceleration of our indebtedness or foreclosure on the assets securing our indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition; 
limit our ability to obtain additional financing, or to sell assets to raise funds, if needed, for working capital, capital expenditures, expansion plans and other investments, which may limit our ability to implement our business strategy; 
result in higher interest expense if interest rates increase on our floating rate borrowings; 
place us at a competitive disadvantage relative to others in the industry as it is not common for companies involved in the retail apparel business to operate with such high leverage;
heighten our vulnerability to downturns in our business, the industry or in the general economy and limit our flexibility in planning for or reacting to changes in our business and the retail industry; or 
reduce our ability to carry out our plans to expand our store base, product offerings and sales channels.
Our ability to service our indebtedness is dependent on our ability to generate cash from internal operations sufficient to make required payments on such indebtedness, which is, to a significant extent, subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control, some of which factors are further described in this “Risk Factors” section. We are permitted by the terms of our indebtedness, including our senior secured notes and the Capital One Credit Facility, to incur additional indebtedness, subject to the restrictions therein. We have experienced negative cash flows from operating activities in the past, and our business may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations to enable us to service our indebtedness or to fund our other liquidity needs. Such event could have a material adverse effect on us and we may need to take various actions which also could have material adverse consequences to us, including seeking to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness, seeking additional debt or equity financing or reducing or delaying capital expenditures, strategic acquisitions or investments, and we may not be able to do so on commercially reasonable terms or at all.
The terms of our indebtedness contain various covenants that may limit our business activities, and our failure to comply with these covenants could have material adverse consequences to us.
The terms of our indebtedness contain, and our future indebtedness may contain, various restrictive covenants that limit our management's discretion in operating our business. In particular, these agreements include, or may include, covenants relating to limitations on:
dividends on, and redemptions and repurchases of, capital stock; 
payments on subordinated debt; 
liens and sale-leaseback transactions; 
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debt and hedging arrangements; 
mergers, acquisitions and asset sales; 
transactions with affiliates; 
disposals of assets; 
changes in business activities conducted by us and our subsidiaries; and 
capital expenditures, including to fund future store openings.
In addition, our credit agreements contain, and any future credit agreements or loan agreements may contain, certain financial and maintenance covenants, including covenants relating to our capital expenditures, fixed charge coverage, borrowing availability and leverage, some of which may be tied to consolidated EBITDA, in each case as defined in the applicable debt agreements.
Such restrictive and other covenants could limit our ability to respond to market conditions, to provide for unanticipated capital requirements or to take advantage of business or acquisition opportunities.
In addition, our failure to comply with the various covenants under our indebtedness could have material adverse consequences to us. Such failure may result in our being unable to borrow under our revolving credit facility, which we utilize to access our working capital, and as a result may adversely affect our ability to finance our operations or pursue our expansion plans. Our debt agreements contain cross-default or cross-acceleration provisions by which non-compliance with covenants, or the acceleration of other indebtedness of at least a specified outstanding principal amount, could also constitute an event of default under such debt agreements. Accordingly, such a failure could result in the acceleration of all of our outstanding debt, and may adversely affect our ability to obtain financing that may be necessary to effectively operate our business and grow the business going forward. In addition, substantially all of our assets are used to secure our indebtedness, including loans under our credit agreements, our senior secured notes and certain equipment leasing agreements. In the event of a default on these agreements, substantially all of our assets could be subject to liquidation by the creditors, which liquidation could result in no assets being left for the stockholders after the creditors receive their required payment. We currently project noncompliance with certain of the financial covenants governing our debt agreements into the third quarter of 2014. If we are unable to reach waivers of such noncompliance or appropriate amendments of our debt agreements, an event of default would likely result. In addition, if an event of default occurs and is continuing and such event of default is not waived or the Capital One Credit Facility not amended, the terms of the credit agreement would allow Capital One to prevent us from making any additional borrowings, including a requirement to remit all future collections, and accelerate repayment of the loan. If as a result of an event of default under the Capital One Credit Facility, Capital One accelerates the repayment of amounts we owe to them, there could also be an acceleration of debt repayments of the Notes and other credit agreements. In such an event, we would be required to seek alternative sources of liquidity, and there can be no assurance that any alternative source of liquidity would be available on terms acceptable to us, or at all.
 
Item  2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.

Item  3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.

Item  4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item  5.Other Information
None.

Item  6.Exhibits
In reviewing the agreements included as exhibits to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, please remember they are included to provide you with information regarding their terms and are not intended to provide any other factual or disclosure information about the Company or the other parties to the agreements. Some agreements contain representations and warranties by each of the parties to the applicable agreement. These representations and warranties have been made solely for the benefit of the other parties to the applicable agreement and:

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should not in all instances be treated as categorical statements of fact, but rather as a way of allocating the risk to one of the parties if those statements prove to be inaccurate;
have been qualified by disclosures that were made to the other party in connection with the negotiation of the applicable agreement, which disclosures are not necessarily reflected in the agreement;
may apply standards of materiality in a way that is different from what may be viewed as material to you or other investors; and
were made only as of the date of the applicable agreement or such other date or dates as may be specified in the agreement and are subject to more recent developments.
Accordingly, these representations and warranties may not describe the actual state of affairs as of the date they were made or at any other time. Additional information about the Company may be found elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other public filings, which are available without charge through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.


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Exhibit No. Description
   
10.1
Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement and Limited Waiver, dated as of March 25, 2014, by and among the Company, the Borrowers, Fresh Air Freight, Inc., Capital One Business Credit Corp. (f/k/a Capital One Leverage Finance Corp.), as Administrative Agent, and the Lenders party thereto (included as Exhibit 10.1 of the Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 001-32697) filed on March 25, 2014 and incorporated by reference herein).
31.1*
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
31.2*
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.1*
 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
32.2*
 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
   
101.INS
 XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
   
101.CAL
 XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE
 XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*Filed herewith.
 

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 14, 2013May 12, 2014

AMERICAN APPAREL, INC.
Signature Title Date
     
/s/ DOV CHARNEY 
Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
 November 14, 2013May 12, 2014
Dov Charney   
     
/s/ JOHN LUTTRELL  
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 November 14, 2013May 12, 2014
John Luttrell   
 

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