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Note 20 - Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Note 20.    Subsequent Events

On January 30, 2013, the Company acquired a 40% membership interest in Again Faster LLC (“Again Faster”) for a cash price of $4.0 million. On January 31, 2013, the Company acquired a 20% membership interest in Ruckus Sports LLC (“Ruckus”) for a cash price of $1.0 million. Again Faster and Ruckus provide a wide variety of fitness and athletic products and services.

In February 2013, the Company made an extra principal payment of $10.0 million on its term loan with Wells Fargo. See Note 11 for additional details.

In November 2012, the Company purchased $11.9 million face amount of 3.75% Unsecured Convertible Subordinated Debentures Due 2026 in School Specialty Inc., a market leader in school supplies and educational materials (“School Specialties”), at a total cost of $6.0 million. On January 28, 2013, School Specialties filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition. Subsequently, on February 26, 2013, the Company committed to participate, with a share in the amount of approximately $22.0 million, in a $155.0 million debtor-in-possession loan to School Specialties. The Company believes the loan, in conjunction with other sources of financing, will enable School Specialties to successfully execute a plan of reorganization or other alternative transaction.