Commitments and Contingencies | Operating Leases The Company leases office and warehouse facilities under operating leases, which expire at various dates through 2020. The amounts reflected in the table below are for the aggregate future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable facility operating leases for properties that have not been abandoned as part of the restructuring plan. See Note 4 for additional details regarding the restructured leases. Under lease agreements that contain escalating rent provisions, lease expense is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Rent expense was $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of March 31, 2017, future minimum lease payments are as follows (in thousands): For the Year Ending December 31, Remainder of 2017 $ 327 2018 418 2019 392 2020 268 2021 — Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments $ 1,405 Capital Leases In December 2014, the Company entered into a capital lease agreement providing for approximately $1.8 million in credit to lease up to 50 vehicles as part of a fleet lease program. As of March 31, 2017, the Company was leasing six vehicles under the capital lease which were included in “Property and equipment, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The original cost of leased assets was $205,000 and the associated accumulated depreciation was $90,000. As of December 31, 2016, the Company was leasing 10 vehicles under the capital lease which were included in “Property and equipment, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The original cost of leased assets was $330,000 and the associated accumulated depreciation was $126,000. The Company also leases manufacturing and warehouse equipment under capital leases, which expire at various dates through February 2020. Several of such leases were reclassified to the restructuring liability during 2016, and related assets were written off to restructuring expense for the year ended December 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, short-term capital lease liabilities of $157,000 and $173,000, respectively, were included as a component of current accrued liabilities, and the long-term capital lease liabilities of $270,000 and $332,000, respectively, were included as a component of long-term liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, 2017, the Company’s future minimum lease payments under capital lease agreements, are as follows (in thousands): For the Year Ending December 31, Remainder of 2017 $ 133 2018 161 2019 113 2020 51 2021 — Total minimum lease payments 458 Less amounts representing interest (31 ) Present value of minimum lease payments $ 427 Purchase Commitment Upon the completion of the sale of BioZone on May 9, 2016, the Company entered into a manufacturing and supply agreement whereby the Company is required to purchase a minimum of approximately $1.9 million of products per year from BioZone annually for an initial term of three years. If the minimum order quantities of specific products are not met, a $3.0 million minimum purchase commitment kicks in and any shortfall will be paid at 25% of the realized shortfall. Due to the timing of achieving the minimum purchase quantities, we believe that we will be slightly below these targets. As a result, we have provided for the estimated purchase commitment shortfall adjustment in the three months ended March 31, 2017 Settlements Arnold Schwarzenegger The Company was engaged in a dispute with Marine MP, LLC (“Marine MP”), Arnold Schwarzenegger (“Schwarzenegger”), and Fitness Publications, Inc. (“Fitness,” and together with Marine MP and Schwarzenegger, the “AS Parties”) concerning amounts allegedly owed under the parties’ Endorsement Licensing and Co-Branding Agreement (the “Endorsement Agreement”). In May 2016, the Company received written notice that the AS Parties were terminating the Endorsement Licensing and Co-Branding Agreement by and among the Company and the AS Parties, the Company provided written notice to the AS Parties that it was terminating the Endorsement Agreement, and the AS Parties commenced arbitration, alleging that the Company breached the parties’ agreement and misappropriated Schwarzenegger’s likeness. The Company filed its response and counterclaimed for breach of contract and breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing. On December 17, 2016, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement (the “Settlement Agreement”) with the AS Parties, effective January 4, 2017. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, and to resolve and settle all disputes between the parties and release all claims between them, the Company agreed to pay the AS Parties (a) $1.0 million, which payment was released to the AS Parties on January 5, 2017, and (b) $2.0 million within six months of the effective date of the Settlement Agreement. If the Company fails to make the second payment when due, pursuant to a confession of judgment entered into by the Company, the AS Parties will be entitled to an additional $1.0 million, for a total additional payment of $3.0 million to satisfy the AS Parties’ contract claim, which the AS Parties claim is valued at $4.0 million. The Company also has agreed that it will not sell any products from its Arnold Schwarzenegger product line, will donate to a charity chosen by Arnold Schwarzenegger any remaining usable product, and otherwise destroy any products currently in inventory. This inventory was written off to “Impairment of assets” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2016. In addition, in connection with the transaction, the 780,000 shares of Company common stock held by Marine MP were sold to a third party on January 4, 2017 in exchange for an aggregate payment by such third party of $1,677,000 to the AS Parties. Contingencies In the normal course of business or otherwise, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings. The Company will accrue a liability for such matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. The accrual for a litigation loss contingency might include, for example, estimates of potential damages, outside legal fees and other directly related costs expected to be incurred. As of March 31, 2017, the Company was involved in the following material legal proceedings described below. Supplier Complaint In January 2016, ThermoLife International LLC (“ThermoLife”), a supplier of nitrates to MusclePharm, filed a complaint against the Company in Arizona state court. In its complaint, ThermoLife alleges that the Company failed to meet minimum purchase requirements contained in the parties’ supply agreement. In March 2016, the Company filed an answer to ThermoLife’s complaint, denying the allegations contained in the complaint, and filed a counterclaim alleging that ThermoLife breached its express warranty to MusclePharm because ThermoLife’s products were defective and could not be incorporated into the Company’s products. Therefore, the Company believes that ThermoLife’s complaint is without merit. The lawsuit is currently in the discovery phase. Former Executive Lawsuit In December 2015, the Company accepted notice by Mr. Richard Estalella (“Estalella”) to terminate his employment as the Company’s President. Although Estalella sought to terminate his employment with the Company for “Good Reason,” as defined in Estalella’s employment agreement with the Company (the “Employment Agreement”), the Company advised Estalella that it deemed his resignation to be without Good Reason. In February 2016, Estalella filed a complaint in Colorado state court against the Company and Ryan Drexler, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President, alleging, among other things, that the Company breached the Employment Agreement, and seeking certain equitable relief and unspecified damages. The Company believes Estalella’s claims are without merit. At the Company’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in June 2016, Estalella was not reelected to the Board and is no longer a member of the Board. As of the date of this report, the Company has evaluated the potential outcome of this lawsuit and recorded the liability consistent with its policy. The lawsuit is in the final discovery phase with trial expected to commence in July 2017. Insurance Carrier Lawsuit The Company is engaged in litigation with insurance carrier Liberty Insurance Underwriters, Inc. arising out of Liberty’s denial of coverage. In 2014, the Company sought coverage under an insurance policy with Liberty for claims against directors and officers of the Company arising out of an investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Liberty denied coverage, and, on February 12, 2015, the Company filed a complaint in the District Court, City and County of Denver, Colorado against Liberty claiming wrongful and unreasonable denial of coverage for the cost and expenses incurred in connection with the SEC investigation and related matters. Liberty removed the complaint to the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, which in August 2016 granted Liberty’s motion for summary judgment, denying coverage and dismissing the Company’s claims with prejudice, and denied the Company’s motion for summary judgment. The Company filed an appeal in November 2016. The appeal is currently in the discovery phase. Manchester City Football Group The Company is engaged in a dispute with City Football Group Limited (“CFG”), the owner of Manchester City Football Group, concerning amounts allegedly owed by the Company under a Sponsorship Agreement with CFG. In August 2016, CFG commenced arbitration in the United Kingdom against the Company, seeking approximately $8.3 million for the Company’s purported breach of the Agreement. The Company answered on October 7, 2016. The dispute is currently in arbitration. As of the date of this report, the Company has evaluated the potential outcome of this lawsuit and recorded the liability consistent with its policy. IRS Audit On April 6, 2016, The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) selected the Company’s 2014 Federal Income Tax Return for audit. As a result of the audit, the IRS noted certain deficiencies with the tax reporting of the Company’s former executive’s 2014 restricted stock grant. Due to the Company’s current and historical loss position, any proposed adjustment would have no material impact on its Federal Income Tax Return. On October 5, 2016, the IRS selected the Company’s 2014 Federal Income Tax Return for an Employment Tax Audit. The IRS is contending that the Company inaccurately reported the value of the restricted stock grants and improperly failed to provide for employment taxes and federal tax withholding on these grants. In addition, the IRS is proposing certain penalties and fines associated with the delinquent filings. On April 4, 2017, we received the final IRS Determination Letter which orders back taxes and penalties of approximately $5.3 million of which $0.4 million related to employment taxes and $4.9 million related to federal tax withholding and penalties. The Company has provided for a liability for the employment taxes consistent with its policy for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Additionally, due to the uncertainty associated with the Federal tax withholding, the Company is unable to provide an estimate for its potential liability associated with these taxes. Accordingly, no liability has been recorded. The Company intends to formally appeal this matter under the formal IRS appeal process and is unable to ascertain the likelihood of the outcome of this process. Sponsorship and Endorsement Contract Liabilities The Company has various non-cancelable endorsement and sponsorship agreements with terms expiring through 2019. The total value of future contractual payments as of March 31, 2017 are as follows (in thousands): For the Year Ending December 31, Remainder of 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Thereafter Total Outstanding Payments Endorsement $ 184 $ 2 $ — $ — $ — $ — $ 186 Sponsorship 1,810 2,460 1,040 — — — 5,310 Total future payments $ 1,994 $ 2,462 $ 1,040 $ — $ — $ — $ 5,496 |