Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 29, 2012

Description of Business

Description of Business

The Company is a marketing and publishing services enterprise servicing the school affinity, direct marketing, fragrance, cosmetic and personal care sampling and packaging, and educational and trade publishing segments. The Company sells products and services to end customers through several different sales channels including independent sales representatives and dedicated sales forces. Sales and results of operations are impacted by a number of factors, including general economic conditions, seasonality, cost of raw materials, school population trends, the availability of school funding, product and service offerings and quality and price.

On October 4, 2004, an affiliate of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (“KKR”) and affiliates of DLJ Merchant Banking Partners III, L.P. (“DLJMBP III”) completed a series of transactions which created a marketing and publishing services enterprise (the “Transactions”) through the combination of Jostens, Inc. (“Jostens”), Von Hoffmann Corporation (“Von Hoffmann”) and AKI, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Arcade”).

As of December 29, 2012, affiliates of KKR and DLJMBP III (the “Sponsors”) held approximately 49.2% and 41.1%, respectively, of Visant Holding Corp.’s (“Holdco”) voting interest, while each continued to hold approximately 44.7% of Holdco’s economic interest. As of December 29, 2012, the other co-investors held approximately 8.4% of the voting interest and 9.1% of the economic interest of Holdco, and members of management held approximately 1.3% of the voting interest and approximately 1.5% of the economic interest of Holdco (exclusive of exercisable options). Visant is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Holdco.

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements included herein are for Visant and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.

All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to December 31^st and as a result, a 53^rd week is added approximately every sixth year. The Company’s 2012 fiscal year ended on December 29, 2012. Fiscal years 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 consisted of 52 weeks, and the 2008 fiscal year included a 53^rd week. While quarters normally consist of 13-week periods, the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 included a 14^th week.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue when the earnings process is complete, evidenced by an agreement with the respective customer, delivery and acceptance has occurred, collectability is probable and pricing is fixed or determinable. Revenue is recognized (1) when products are shipped (if shipped free on board “FOB” shipping point), (2) when products are delivered (if shipped FOB destination) or (3) as services are performed as determined by contractual agreement, but in all cases only when risk of loss has transferred to the customer and the Company has no further performance obligations.

Shipping and Handling

Shipping and Handling

Net sales include amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling costs. Costs incurred for shipping and handling are recorded in cost of products sold.

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of Products Sold

Cost of products sold primarily includes the cost of paper and other materials, direct and indirect labor and related benefit costs, depreciation of production assets and shipping and handling costs.

Warranty Costs

Warranty Costs

Provisions for warranty costs related to Jostens’ scholastic products, particularly class rings due to their lifetime warranty, are recorded based on historical information and current trends in manufacturing costs. The provision related to the lifetime warranty is based on the number of rings manufactured in the prior school year consistent with industry standards. For fiscal years ended 2012, 2011 and 2010, the provision for the total net warranty costs was $4.9 million, $4.8 million and $5.1 million, respectively. Warranty repair costs for rings manufactured in the current school year are expensed as incurred. Accrued warranty costs in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were approximately $0.6 million as of each of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred. These costs primarily include salaries and related benefits of sales and administrative personnel, sales commissions, amortization of intangibles and professional fees such as audit and consulting fees.

Advertising

Advertising

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Selling and administrative expenses included advertising expense of $9.1 million for 2012, $7.9 million for 2011 and $7.8 million for 2010.

Foreign Currency Translation

Foreign Currency Translation

Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated at the current exchange rate as of the balance sheet date, and income statement amounts are translated at the average monthly exchange rate. Translation adjustments resulting from fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss.

Supplier Concentration

Supplier Concentration

Jostens purchases substantially all precious, semi-precious and synthetic stones from a single supplier located in Germany. Arcade’s products utilize specific grades of paper and foil and other laminates for which it relies on limited suppliers with whom it does not have written supply agreements in place.

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company recognizes all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are either recorded in earnings or other comprehensive income (loss), based on whether the instrument qualifies for and is designated as part of a hedging relationship. Gains or losses on derivative instruments reported in other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified into earnings in the period in which earnings are affected by the underlying hedged item. The ineffective portion, if any, of a derivative’s change in fair value is recognized in earnings in the current period. Refer to Note 11, Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities, for further details.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes compensation expense related to all equity awards granted, including awards modified, repurchased or cancelled based on the fair values of the awards at the grant date. For the years ended December 29, 2012, December 31, 2011 and January 1, 2011, Visant recognized compensation expense related to stock-based compensation of approximately $1.1 million, $7.0 million and $13.4 million, respectively, which was included in selling and administrative expenses. Refer to Note 15, Stock-based Compensation, for further details.

Mezzanine Equity

Mezzanine Equity

Certain management stockholder agreements contain a purchase feature pursuant to which, in the event the holder’s employment terminates as a result of the death or permanent disability (as defined in the agreement) of the holder, the holder (or his/her estate, in the case of death) has the option to require that the common shares or vested options be purchased from the holder (estate) and settled in cash. These equity instruments are considered temporary equity and have been classified as mezzanine equity on the balance sheet as of December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

All investments with an original maturity of three months or less on their acquisition date are considered to be cash equivalents.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The Company makes estimates of potentially uncollectible customer accounts receivable and evaluates the adequacy of the allowance periodically. The evaluation considers historical loss experience, the length of time receivables are past due, adverse situations that may affect a customer’s ability to pay and prevailing economic conditions. The Company makes adjustments to the allowance balance if the evaluation of allowance requirements differs from the actual aggregate reserve. This evaluation is inherently subjective, and estimates may be revised as more information becomes available.

Allowance for Sales Returns

Allowance for Sales Returns

The Company makes estimates of potential future product returns related to current period product revenue. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance periodically. This evaluation considers historical return experience, changes in customer demand and acceptance of the Company’s products and prevailing economic conditions. The Company makes adjustments to the allowance if the evaluation of allowance requirements differs from the actual aggregate reserve. This evaluation is inherently subjective, and estimates may be revised as more information becomes available.

Allowance for Salespersons Overdrafts

Allowance for Salespersons Overdrafts

The Company makes estimates of potentially uncollectible receivables arising from sales representative draws paid in advance of earned commissions. These estimates are based on historical commissions earned and length of service for each sales representative. The Company evaluates the adequacy of the allowance on a periodic basis. The evaluation considers historical loss experience, length of time receivables are past due, adverse situations that may affect a sales representative’s ability to repay and prevailing economic conditions. The Company makes adjustments to the allowance balance if the evaluation of allowance requirements differs from the actual aggregate reserve. This evaluation is inherently subjective and estimates may be revised as more information becomes available.

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by using standard costing, which approximates the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for all inventories except gold, which are determined using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. Cost includes direct materials, direct labor and applicable overhead. Obsolescence adjustments are provided as necessary in order to approximate inventories at market value. This evaluation is inherently subjective, and estimates may be revised as more information becomes available.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at historical cost except when adjusted to fair value in applying purchase accounting in conjunction with an acquisition or merger or when recording an impairment. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Depreciation is determined for financial reporting purposes by using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:

	Years
Buildings and improvements		7 to 40
Machinery and equipment		3 to 12
Capitalized software		2 to 5
Transportation equipment		4 to 10
Furniture and fixtures		3 to 7

Assets acquired under capital leases are depreciated using a straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset and are included in depreciation expense.

Capitalization of Internal-Use Software

Capitalization of Internal-Use Software

Costs of software developed or obtained for internal use are capitalized once the preliminary project stage has concluded, management commits to funding the project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Capitalized costs include only (1) external direct costs of materials and services consumed in developing or obtaining internal-use software, (2) payroll and payroll-related costs for employees who are directly associated with and who devote time to the internal-use software project and (3) interest costs incurred, when material, while developing internal-use software. Capitalization of costs ceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use.

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

Goodwill is measured as the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the fair value assigned to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company is required to test goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually, or more frequently if impairment indicators occur. The impairment test requires management to make judgments in connection with identifying reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets to reporting units and determining the fair value of each reporting unit.

As part of the annual impairment analysis for each reporting unit, the Company engaged a third-party appraisal firm to assist in the determination of the estimated fair value of each unit. This determination included estimating the fair value using both the income and market approaches. The income approach requires management to estimate a number of factors for each reporting unit, including projected future operating results, economic projections, anticipated future cash flows and discount rates. The market approach estimates fair value using comparable marketplace fair value data from within a comparable industry grouping. Where applicable, the Company weighted both the income and market approach equally to estimate the concluded fair value of each reporting unit. The projections are based on management’s best estimate given recent financial performance, market trends, strategic plans and other available information. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or impairment for each reporting unit.

The most recent impairment testing was completed as of the beginning of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, at which time the Company recognized impairment charges of $29.3 million and $26.0 million relating to an impairment of goodwill in its publishing services and direct mail reporting units, respectively, which are included in the Marketing and Publishing Services segment, and an $8.9 million impairment of goodwill in its Neff reporting unit which is included in its Scholastic segment. The impairment charges were primarily attributable to ongoing negative industry-specific factors, including continued constraints in government funding for educational textbook purchasing, the shift towards digital books in the trade book industry, competitive pricing pressures and excess capacity in the print and related services industry and reduced consumer spending levels on scholastic and affinity related products. The Company observed a decline in the operating results of the respective reporting units which led management to reduce forecasted sales and profitability for the remainder of 2012 and the discrete periods included in the projections.

As part of such impairment test, the Company first determined that the fair value of each of the publishing services, direct mail and Neff reporting unit’s indefinite-lived intangible assets was equal to or exceeded its carrying value as of the testing date. The Company next evaluated the recoverability of each reporting unit’s amortizable and depreciable long-lived assets by comparing the carrying value of the respective asset group to the estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated from such assets. Based on the fact that the undiscounted future cash flows of the respective asset groups over their expected remaining useful lives exceeded their respective carrying values, there was no indication of a lack of recoverability of such cash flows and, therefore, no impairment was measured. The Company then commenced a two-step impairment test of each reporting unit’s goodwill which had an aggregate pre-impairment carrying value of $128.9 million. In each of the Step 1 tests performed, the carrying value of each reporting unit exceeded its estimated fair value and, therefore, the Company proceeded to Step 2. In Step 2, the calculation determined that the aggregate implied fair value of the reporting units’ goodwill was $64.7 million and, accordingly, the Company recognized an aggregate pre-tax impairment charge of $64.2 million relating to the carrying value of goodwill.

The fair value of each of the other reporting units tested for impairment was substantially in excess of its carrying value except for a reporting unit in the Scholastic segment. The fair value of such reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 12.2% and goodwill of such reporting unit was $295.8 million as of December 29, 2012. The impact of a 10% decrease in estimated future cash flows for such reporting unit, which is primarily influenced by projections of future revenue, would not result in failing the Step 1 test. The reported value of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets at the end of fiscal 2012 and 2011 totaled approximately $1,180.4 million and $1,244.6 million, respectively.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

An impairment loss on long-lived assets, including intangible assets with finite lives, is recognized whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset is not recoverable. Assets are grouped and evaluated at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. The Company considers historical performance and future estimated results in the evaluation of impairment. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds expected undiscounted future cash flows, the Company measures the amount of impairment by comparing the carrying amount of the asset to its fair value, generally measured by discounting expected future cash flows at the rate used to evaluate potential investments. For fiscal years ended December 29, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company recorded approximately $1.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively, of impairment charges in connection with the closure of certain facilities. For fiscal year 2010, long-lived assets with a carrying amount of $0.2 million exceeded the expected cash flows and were written down to their fair value of $0, resulting in an impairment charge of $0.2 million. Refer to Note 2, Restructuring Activity and Other Special Charges, for further details.

Customer Deposits

Customer Deposits

Amounts received from customers in the form of cash down payments to purchase goods and services are recorded as a liability until the goods or services are delivered.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Income tax expense represents the taxes payable for the current period, the changes in deferred taxes during the year, and the effect of changes in tax reserve requirements. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.

Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s income tax expense. Uncertain tax positions are evaluated under the more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement for tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Company reviews its tax positions quarterly and adjusts its tax reserve balances as more information becomes available. Refer to Note 13, Income Taxes, for additional information on the provision for income taxes.

All interest and penalties on income tax assessments are recorded as income tax expense, and all interest income in connection with income tax refunds is recorded as a reduction of income tax expense.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended its authoritative guidance related to Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more-likely-than-not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more-likely-than-not that a goodwill impairment exists, consideration should be made as to whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. This guidance became effective for the first reporting period beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In December 2010, the FASB amended its authoritative guidance related to business combinations entered into by an entity that is material on an individual or aggregate basis. These amendments clarify existing guidance that, if an entity presents comparative financial statements that include a material business combination, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. The amendments also require expanded supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. This guidance became effective, on a prospective basis, for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the first annual reporting period after December 15, 2010. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In May 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-04 (“ASU 2011-04”) which generally provides a uniform framework for fair value measurements and related disclosures between GAAP and the International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). Additional disclosure requirements in ASU 2011-04 include: (1) for Level 3 fair value measurements, quantitative information about unobservable inputs used, a description of the valuation processes used by the entity and a qualitative discussion about the sensitivity of the measurements to changes in the unobservable inputs, (2) for an entity’s use of a nonfinancial asset that is different from the asset’s highest and best use, the reason for the difference, (3) for financial instruments not measured at fair value but for which disclosure of fair value is required, the fair value hierarchy level in which the fair value measurements were determined and (4) the disclosure of all transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. ASU 2011-04 became effective for interim and annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-05 (“ASU 2011-05”) which revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. This new guidance amends existing guidance by allowing only two options for presenting the components of net income and other comprehensive income: (1) in a single continuous financial statement, referred to as the statement of comprehensive income, or (2) in two separate but consecutive financial statements, consisting of an income statement followed by a separate statement of other comprehensive income. Also, items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income must be presented on the face of the financial statements. ASU 2011-05 became effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-08 (“ASU 2011-08”) which gives entities testing goodwill for impairment the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of a reporting unit in Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test. If an entity determines, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of a reporting unit is, more likely than not, less than the carrying amount for such reporting unit, then the two-step goodwill impairment test would be required. Otherwise, further goodwill impairment testing would not be required. Companies are not required to perform the qualitative assessment for any reporting unit in any period and may proceed directly to Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test. A company that validates its conclusion by measuring fair value can resume performing the qualitative assessment in any subsequent period. ASU 2011-08 became effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed with respect to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-09 (“ASU 2011-09”) which amends ASC 715-80 by increasing the quantitative and qualitative disclosures an employer is required to provide about its participation in significant multiemployer plans that offer pension or other postretirement benefits. The objective of ASU 2011-09 is to enhance the transparency of disclosures about (1) the significant multiemployer plans in which an employer participates, (2) the level of the employer’s participation in those plans, (3) the financial health of the plans and (4) the nature of the employer’s commitments to the plans. ASU 2011-09 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-12 (“ASU 2011-12”) which defers certain provisions of ASU 2011-05. One provision of ASU 2011-05 required entities to present reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component in both the statement in which net income is presented and the statement in which other comprehensive income is presented (for both interim and annual financial statements). This requirement is indefinitely deferred under ASU 2011-12 and will be further deliberated by the FASB at a future date. During the deferral period, all entities are required to comply with existing requirements for reclassification adjustments in Accounting Standards Codification 220, Comprehensive Income, which indicates that “an entity may display reclassification adjustments on the face of the financial statement in which comprehensive income is reported, or it may disclose reclassification adjustments in the notes to the financial statements.” The effective date of ASU 2011-12 for public entities is for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on its financial statements.

On July 27, 2012, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2012-02 (“ASU 2012-02”) which amends the guidance on testing indefinite-lived intangible assets, other than goodwill, for impairment. Under ASU 2012-02, an entity testing an indefinite-lived intangible asset, other than goodwill, for impairment has the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the asset. Although ASU 2012-02 revises the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider in interim periods, it does not revise the requirements to test (1) indefinite-lived intangible assets annually for impairment and (2) between annual tests if there is a change in events or circumstances. ASU 2012-02 is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact and disclosure under this guidance but does not expect this standard to have a material impact, if any, on its financial statements.