GAIA, INC - Annual Report: 2015 (Form 10-K)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015

or

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number 000-27517

GAIAM, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

833 WEST SOUTH BOULDER ROAD

LOUISVILLE, CO 80027

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(303) 222-3600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act:

None

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate by check mark 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  ¨

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  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.)    YES  ¨    NO  x

The aggregate market value of the voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $98,969,728 as of June 30, 2015, based upon the closing price on the NASDAQ Global Market on that date. The registrant does not have non-voting common equity.

As of March 9, 2016, 19,130,681 shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock and 5,400,000 shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following documents (or portions thereof) are incorporated by reference into the Parts of this Form 10-K noted:

Part III incorporates by reference from the definitive proxy statement for the registrant’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form.

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GAIAM, INC.

Annual Report on Form 10-K

For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2015

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PART I

Our Business

Since its start in 1996, Gaiam has grown to become a leader in the markets for yoga, fitness and wellness products and conscious content. Gaiam brands include Gaiam, focused on yoga and fitness; Gaiam Restore, focused on wellness; SPRI by Gaiam, focused on fitness; and Gaia, our global digital video subscription service.

We develop and market yoga and fitness accessories, apparel, and media under Gaiam’s brands. These products are sold primarily through major national retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other countries, with placement in over 38,000 retail doors worldwide. We also sell our products through our digital partners, websites and e-commerce channels. Our products and services are targeted to all levels of yoga and fitness enthusiasts, including professionals. We believe that consumers are attracted to our products because of their design, functional characteristics, and our unique brand heritage. Our accessories include yoga mats, bags, straps and blocks, media content including digital media and apps, restorative and massage accessories such as rollers, resistance cords and balance balls, and various other offerings. Our comprehensive line of apparel includes pants, shorts, tops and jackets designed around yoga.

Gaia (formerly Gaiam TV), our digital subscription service, provides our members access to approximately 7,000 video titles, 90% of which are available exclusively to subscribers for digital streaming on most Internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere.

Recent Developments

Our wholly-owned subsidiary Gaia, Inc. (“Gaia”) filed a registration statement on Form 10 in connection with the previously announced proposed separation of the Gaia segment from the Gaiam Brand segment into two separate publicly traded companies. The proposed tax-free spin-off is expected to occur through a distribution to Gaiam, Inc.’s shareholders of all the stock of Gaia. Gaia will hold all of the assets and liabilities of the Gaia segment, provided the spin-off happens. The Gaiam Brand segment will remain with Gaiam, Inc. after the distribution. The completion of the separation is subject to satisfaction of several conditions. Furthermore, our board of directors has the right and ability, in its sole discretion, to abandon the proposed separation at any time before the distribution date. As a result, there can be no assurance that the separation will occur. Gaia filed the final amendment to its Form 10 on February 17, 2016. Prior to consummating the proposed tax-free spin-off of the subscription business, our board of directors believes it is appropriate to review possible funding structures, enhancements and alternatives for its two primary business units and its eco-travel subsidiary, to maximize shareholder value. The board of directors expects to complete the review process by the end of March, while Gaia finalizes its NASDAQ trading arrangements. The Company does not plan to comment further regarding the review process unless disclosure is legally required.

Our Heritage

Our heritage dates back to 1984 when our founder and Chairman, Jirka Rysavy, emigrated from Czechoslovakia to Boulder, CO and founded natural-food store concept Crystal Market (later Wild Oats), recycled-office products company Corporate Express (which was sold with $4.5 billion in revenues, and is now Staples), and Gaiam.

Gaiam has developed a reputation for quality and innovation that has helped elevate the practice and visibility of yoga, fitness and wellness and positively changed the way consumers interact and look at the world. Our long history and experience gives us a unique authenticity in the market.

Our Values

Gaiam adheres to values that are aligned with our customers. This creates loyalty to our brands, above and beyond their appreciation for the quality, design and effectiveness of our products. Authenticity and commitment to our core values are at the center of what we strive to achieve.

We also have a strong sense of corporate citizenship and contribution to our communities. We strive to respect our environment, to promote diversity and fulfillment among our employees, to coach talent and support those in need when and where we are able to.

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Our Brands

Our brands reflect our commitment to designing innovative, high quality and affordable products that enhance our customers’ enjoyment of their yoga, fitness and wellness practices.

Gaiam is our main brand for yoga, fitness and wellness accessories, apparel, and media. Launched with our company’s founding, Gaiam started with yoga videos in the late 1990s, and has since expanded to include a full line of apparel, yoga mats, yoga mat bags, yoga blocks and straps, yoga and fitness props, balance balls, bags, and various other accessories. The brand addresses the needs of all levels of yoga practitioners with a high-quality and stylish product assortment. We have successfully leveraged the brand’s authenticity and heritage into wellness and active sitting products, including our balance ball chair, and fitness kits. We actively research and test new product concepts under the Gaiam brand, and have the ability to create new sub-brands like Gaiam Restore when the opportunity is significant.

Gaiam Restore is about empowering tools to get our customers back to their healthiest, most flexible selves. We launched the Restore sub-brand in 2012 when we recognized growing consumer interest in self-care. The Restore line helps enhance athletic performance, improve flexibility, boost range of motion and combat muscle soreness. The product line consists of foam rollers, foot rollers, massage kits, stretch cords and straps, pressure point massagers, hand and grip therapy accessories, trigger point massagers and various other products and accessories. Our substantial Restore product set enables us to provide a complete store-within-store experience to our retail partners, giving their customers a trusted source for both general and condition-specific wellness products.

SPRI by Gaiam is a leading manufacturer and distributor of professional fitness accessories, which we acquired in 2008. Founded over 30 years ago, SPRI first pioneered rubber resistance exercise products and has since expanded into many other categories of fitness equipment. Through its network of fitness professionals and advisors, SPRI has remained on the cutting edge of today’s exercise trends including our recent release of SPRI CrossTrain, a line of accessories for functional cross training. We are expanding our educational content through the recently redesigned website SPRI.com, in addition to growing live course programming. These efforts support and educate the market on the effective use of our products, in addition to influencing new trends. Historically, we marketed SPRI products through professional channels, trainers and gyms, and through specialty fitness retail stores. In 2012, we began to market the products through our extensive network of sporting goods and select mass market retailers.

Gaia is a global subscription video streaming service with approximately 7,000 titles focused on yoga, health and longevity, seeking truth, spiritual growth and conscious films & series. Its content caters to a unique and underserved subscriber base and is available to our subscribers across most Internet connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial free. The subscription also allows downloading and viewing of files from the library without being actively connected to the internet. Subscribers have unlimited access to a vast library of inspiring films, personal growth related content, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, and more – 90% of which is available exclusively for streaming to our subscribers.

Our Products

We have a long history of technical innovation and product development, with over 22 patents and 2 patents pending and hundreds of new product introductions since our start in 1996. Our employees’ passion and intimacy with yoga, fitness and wellness provides a significant advantage that we believe will help drive our Company to new levels.

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Examples of our products include:

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Our Strategy

We seek to generate sustainable and profitable growth by leveraging our leadership position and brand awareness to expand our business in the following ways:

Streamline and Focus Our Business – During 2013, we sold our non-Gaiam branded entertainment media distribution operations, discontinued our direct response television marketing operations, and sold virtually all our investment in Real Goods Solar, Inc. (“RGSE”) in order to restructure our business around our yoga, fitness, and wellness products as well as Gaia. We believe that maintaining focus and discipline will be critical as we seek to grow our leadership position and brands within these markets.

Extend Our Brand Into New Categories – Gaiam enjoys strong national brand awareness, and we believe that we have successfully demonstrated our ability to move into complementary and adjacent product categories. For example, our Gaiam Restore product line represented a step toward wellness, and has grown considerably since its launch in 2012. Similarly, our SPRI CrossTrain product line was a natural evolution of the SPRI brand, and is now carried in major retailers in the US.

In 2015, we launched a line of Gaiam branded yoga apparel that has provided access to the large and growing athletic apparel market. We believe that our brand combined with a favorable competitive environment in this segment of the market will become a significant part of our growth in the coming years.

Additionally, we are increasing our presence in the home and office with active sitting products. The Gaiam balance ball chair is a widely recognized product and forms the base of our active sitting strategy. With the continued success of our balance ball chair and the recent news coverage on the health issues associated with sitting for extended periods of time, we are designing a line of active sitting products that will further extend our brand.

Attract New Demographics – We believe that the growing interest in yoga, fitness, and wellness has created an opportunity for us to use our core brand assets to attract men and youth to these disciplines. Historically underrepresented in our disciplines and our customer base, both demographics are now a focus for our marketing and product development efforts. We plan to utilize our expertise in product development, merchandising, and content creation to develop unified sets of product and media content that appeal to men and children, and to sell these products through our existing wide retail distribution network and website.

Extend Our International Distribution Footprint – We believe that Gaiam has the ability to be the global brand for yoga, fitness and wellness by actively pursuing international expansion. International sales represented approximately 4% of our revenues in 2015 and we believe there is significant opportunity to address the yoga, fitness, and wellness market abroad and to do so as successfully as we have addressed it in the United States.

Grow our Retail Footprint – We currently have 19,000 branded stores-within-store presentations and believe the product category and demographic expansion strategies above will help us to grow our sales with existing customers and to enter new retail channels including department stores, grocery and drug stores. We believe that many retailers recognize an opportunity in the health and wellness lifestyle market, and are expanding their product mix in order to capitalize on this trend. Additionally, we launched our SPRI brand in retail during 2012, and are continuing to expand its penetration. As of December 31, 2015, SPRI was represented in approximately 4,500 U.S. retail doors.

Connect With Our Customers – Our business and customers continue to evolve and so will the way we engage with them. We are evolving our e-commerce experience to focus on engaging our target consumers through digital content and social and mobile marketing. As part of this strategy, in 2014, we acquired the Yoga Studio app, a highly rated and successful yoga instruction app, which we will continue to develop and leverage as a point of brand engagement. As of the end of 2015, Yoga Studio was the leading yoga app with over 1 million downloads. Expanding our reach into wellness, we created and launched Meditation Studio, an iOS app offering original guided meditations in 2015.

We recently launched the GaiamPro.com website, which enables us to better connect with the yoga and fitness studio and practitioner market – a key step in growing our brand presence within these highly influential channels. We have also completely redesigned our Gaiam.com and SPRI.com websites to focus on brand engagement across various devices, including tablet and mobile.

These efforts are all grounded in our belief that consumers increasingly seek direct brand interactions, through engaging content and digital interactions. We will continue to develop and evolve better ways to connect with our consumers through our consumer channels and our retail partners.

Build Gaia – Our core Gaia strategy is to grow our subscriber base domestically and internationally by expanding our unique and exclusive content library, enhancing our user interface and extending our streaming service to new Internet-connected devices as they are developed.

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Our content is focused on yoga, health and longevity, seeking truth, spiritual growth and conscious films & series. This media content is specifically targeted to a unique customer base which is interested in alternatives to the content provided by mainstream media. We have been able to grow these content options both organically through our own productions and through strategic acquisitions. In addition, through our investments in our streaming video technology and our user interface, we have been able to expand the many ways our subscription customer base can access our unique library of media titles.

Complement our Existing Business with Selective Strategic Acquisitions – Our growth strategy is not dependent on acquisitions. However, we will consider acquiring complementary branded businesses that strengthen our market position by expanding our product offerings, geographical reach or channel distribution. We often retain acquired company’s management to drive front-end business functions, such as creative presentation and marketing, while consolidating operational functions under our existing infrastructure where we can realize economies of scale.

Our Operations

Sales Channels, Product Development and Sourcing

We sell our branded products across various sales channels. We use our direct-to-consumer channel to test products before we distribute them through our retail channel. Because we use a multi-channel approach to our business, we are able to leverage product development costs across all channels of our business.

Our proprietary offerings are designed by our development team and sourced both domestically and internationally. We utilize third- party suppliers that produce our products to our specifications. We design our products to promote and support our customers’ healthy lifestyles. We also screen the environmental and social responsibility of our suppliers. In order to minimize risk, we often identify an alternate supplier for our products in a separate location.

Established Infrastructure

We have a distribution center centrally located near Cincinnati, Ohio. This distribution center provides fulfillment for much of our current domestic business needs and has the capacity to support the growth of our business. The center’s central U.S. location allows us to achieve shipping cost efficiencies to most locations. The center is also located within 30 minutes of several major shipping company hubs. We use a supply chain management system that supports our entire operation, including fulfillment, inventory management, and customer service.

Our Reporting Segments

We have two reportable segments: the Gaiam Brand segment, and the Gaia segment. The Gaiam Brand segment includes all of our yoga, fitness, and wellness product and media distributed through our website, apps, retail network, and catalogs, and also includes our eco-travel business. The Gaia segment includes our global digital video subscription service. During 2015, the Gaiam Brand and the Gaia segments represented 92.8% and 7.2% of our net revenues, respectively.

Our Gaiam Brand segment is dependent upon a few major customers for a significant portion of its revenues. The following Gaiam Brand segment customers make up 10% or more of our total revenues. No other customer accounted for 10% or more of our total net revenue. The loss of either of these customers would have a material adverse effect on our business.

See further information about our reporting segments in Note 16 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Our Competition

Our business and brands are benefiting from the convergence of function and fashion in the yoga and fitness apparel, and equipment space. We believe consumer purchase decisions are driven by a need for solution-oriented products and a desire to create a particular lifestyle perception through distinctive aesthetics. A number of highly successful brands including Lululemon, Under Armour, and Nike have recognized and capitalized on this convergence. Primary growth drivers in our business include products that provide a high level of performance or comfort, that exhibit consistent, attractive design characteristics, and are affordable.

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The markets for our products are highly competitive. In each of our geographic markets, we face significant competition from numerous competitors, some of which are larger than us and have greater financial, marketing and operational resources with which to compete, and others that are smaller with fewer resources, but that may be deeply entrenched in local markets or have established themselves as niche category leaders. Some of our large wholesale customers also market competitive yoga, fitness and wellness apparel, accessories and equipment under their own private labels. In addition, our direct-to-consumer channels expose us to branded competitors who operate retail stores, as well as competitors who sell product online.

In addition to competing for end-consumer and wholesale market share, we also compete for manufacturing capacity of independent factory groups, primarily in Asia; and for experienced management, staff and suppliers to lead, operate and support our global business processes. Each of these areas of competition requires distinct operational and relational capabilities and expertise in order to create and maintain long-term competitive advantages.

Competitive Advantage

We believe our primary competitive advantages are:

We believe our brand is recognized as a leader in our industry. With a long history in the yoga, fitness and wellness market, our reputation and longevity make us the first choice for many consumers. Our expertise enables us to produce and market unique and innovative products under our core brands using materials and designs that take advantage of the newest health trends. Our employees leverage their own expertise and that of an external network of experts and advisors to continually research the trends in all of our markets, allowing us to continuously address the evolving needs of our consumers.

Discontinued Operations

In the fourth quarter of 2013, we sold our non-Gaiam-branded entertainment media distribution operations (“GVE”) and discontinued our direct response television marketing operations (“DRTV”). We now report these businesses as discontinued operations, and, accordingly, we have reclassified their financial results for all periods presented to reflect them as such. Unless otherwise noted, discussions in this Form 10-K pertain to our continuing operations.

Our Employees

As of March 9, 2016, we employed approximately 286 full-time and 10 part-time or seasonal individuals. None of our employees are covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Regulatory Matters

A number of existing and proposed laws restrict disclosure of consumers’ personal information, which may make it more difficult for us to generate additional names for our direct marketing, and restrict our ability to send unsolicited electronic mail or printed materials. Although we believe we are generally in compliance with current laws and regulations and that these laws and regulations have not had a significant impact on our business to date, it is possible that existing or future regulatory requirements will impose a significant burden on us.

We generally collect sales taxes only on sales to residents of states in which we have nexus. Currently, we collect sales taxes on certain sales to residents of California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas. A number of legislative proposals have been made at the federal, state and local level, and by foreign governments, that would impose additional taxes on the sale of goods and services over the Internet, and certain states have taken measures to tax Internet-related activities. If legislation is enacted that requires us to collect sales taxes on sales to residents of other states or jurisdictions, our direct to consumer sales channels may be adversely affected. Our business is also subject to a number of other governmental regulations, including the Mail or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule and related regulations of the Federal Trade Commission. These regulations prohibit unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in connection with mail and telephone order sales and require sellers of mail and telephone order merchandise to conform to certain rules of conduct with respect to shipping dates and shipping delays. We are also subject to regulations of the U.S. Postal Service and various state and local consumer protection agencies relating to matters such as advertising, order solicitation, shipment deadlines and customer refunds and returns. In addition, merchandise that we import is subject to import and customs duties and, in some cases, import quotas.

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Seasonality

See the “Quarterly and Seasonal Fluctuations” section of Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for information pertaining to the seasonal aspects of our business.

Website and Available Information

Our corporate website at gaiam.com provides information about us, our history, goals and philosophy, as well as certain financial reports and corporate press releases. Our gaiam.com website also features a library of information and articles on personal development and healthy lifestyles, along with an extensive offering of products, services and media. We believe our website provides us with an opportunity to deepen our relationships with our customers and investors, educate them on a variety of issues, and improve our service. As part of this commitment, we have a link on our corporate website to our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K and amendments thereto. We make those reports available through our website, free of charge, as soon as reasonably practicable after these reports are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Additional information about our products and services can be found at SPRI.com and Gaia.com. We have included our website addresses only as inactive textual reference, and the information contained on our website is not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.

We wish to caution you that there are risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different from those indicated by forward looking statements that we make from time to time in filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, reports, proxy statements, registration statements and other written communications as well as oral forward looking statements made from time to time by our representatives. These risks and uncertainties include those risks described below of which we are presently aware. Historical results are not necessarily an indication of future results. The risk factors below discuss important factors that could cause our business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows to be materially adversely affected.

We may be subject to litigation which, if adversely determined, could cause us to incur substantial losses.

From time to time during the normal course of operating our businesses, we are subject to various litigation claims and legal disputes. Some of the litigation claims may not be covered under our insurance policies, or our insurance carriers may seek to deny coverage. As a result, we might also be required to incur significant legal fees, which may have a material adverse effect on our financial position. In addition, because we cannot accurately predict the outcome of any action, it is possible that, as a result of current and/or future litigation, we will be subject to adverse judgments or settlements that could significantly reduce our earnings or result in losses.

We have had losses, and we cannot assure future profitability

We have reported net losses of $11.7 million, $9.9 million and $22.8 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We cannot assure you that we will operate profitably in future periods and, if we do not, we may not be able to meet any future debt service requirements, working capital requirements, capital expenditure plans, production slate, acquisition and releasing plans or other cash needs. Our inability to meet those needs could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operating results, liquidity and prospects.

Changes in general economic conditions could have a material impact on our business

Changes in overall economic conditions that impact consumer spending could impact our results of operations. Future economic conditions affecting disposable income such as employment levels, consumer confidence, credit availability, business conditions, stock market volatility, inflation, acts of terrorism, threats of war, and interest and tax rates could reduce consumer spending or cause consumers to shift their spending away from our products. If the economic conditions and performance of the retail and media environment worsen, we may experience material adverse impacts on our business, operating results and financial condition.

Increased competition could impact our financial results

We believe that the healthy lifestyles market includes thousands of small, local and regional businesses. Some smaller businesses may be able to more effectively personalize their relationships with customers, thereby gaining a competitive advantage. Although we believe that we do not compete directly with any single company that offers our entire range of merchandise and services, within each category we have competitors and we may face competition from new entrants. Some of our competitors or our potential competitors may have greater financial and marketing resources and greater brand recognition. In addition, larger, well-established and well-financed entities may acquire, invest in or form joint ventures with our competitors. Increased competition from these or other competitors could negatively impact our business.

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Changing consumer preferences may have an adverse effect on our business

We target consumers who assign high value to personal development, healthy lifestyles, responsible media, and the environment. A decrease of consumer interest in purchasing goods and services that promote the values we espouse would materially and adversely affect our customer base and sales revenues and, accordingly, our financial prospects. Further, consumer preferences and product trends are difficult to predict. Our future success depends in part on our ability to anticipate and respond to changes in consumer preferences and we may not respond in a timely or commercially appropriate manner to such changes. Failure to anticipate and respond to changing consumer preferences and product trends could lead to, among other things, lower sales of our products, increased merchandise returns and lower margins, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our strategy of offering branded products could lead to inventory risk and higher costs

An important part of our strategy is to feature branded products. These products are sold under our brand names and are manufactured to our specifications. We expect our reliance on branded merchandise to increase. The use of branded merchandise requires us to incur costs and risks relating to the design and purchase of products, including submitting orders earlier and making larger initial purchase commitments.

In addition, the use of branded merchandise limits our ability to return unsold products to vendors, which can result in higher markdowns in order to sell excess inventory. Our commitment to customer service typically results in our keeping a high level of merchandise in stock so we can fill orders quickly. Consequently, we run the risk of having excess inventory, which may also contribute to higher markdowns. Our failure to successfully execute a branded merchandise strategy or to achieve anticipated profit margins on these goods, or a higher than anticipated level of overstocks, may materially adversely affect our revenues.

We offer our customers liberal merchandise return policies. Our consolidated financial statements include a reserve for anticipated merchandise returns, which is based on historical return rates. It is possible that actual returns may increase as a result of factors such as the introduction of new merchandise, changes in merchandise mix or other factors. Any increase in our merchandise returns will correspondingly reduce our revenues and profits.

Acquisitions and new initiatives may harm our financial results

We have historically expanded our operations in part through strategic acquisitions and through new initiatives that we generate. We cannot accurately predict the timing, size and success of these efforts. Our acquisition and new initiative strategies involve significant risks that could inhibit our growth and negatively impact our operating results, including the following: our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates or new initiatives at acceptable prices; our ability to complete the acquisitions of candidates that we identify or develop our new initiatives; our ability to compete effectively for available acquisition opportunities; increases in asking prices by acquisition candidates to levels beyond our financial capability or to levels that would not result in the returns required by our acquisition criteria; diversion of management’s attention to expansion efforts; unanticipated costs and contingent liabilities associated with acquisitions and new initiatives; failure of acquired businesses or new initiatives to achieve expected results; our failure to retain key customers or personnel of acquired businesses and difficulties entering markets in which we have no or limited experience. In addition, the size, timing and success of any future acquisitions and new initiatives may cause substantial fluctuations in our operating results from quarter to quarter. Consequently, our operating results for any quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for any subsequent quarter or for a full fiscal year. These fluctuations could adversely affect the market price of our Class A common stock.

The loss of the services of our key personnel could disrupt our business

We depend on the continued services and performance of our senior management and other key personnel, particularly Jirka Rysavy and Lynn Powers, who intends to retire once a replacement is identified and transitioned into Gaiam. A loss of one or more of the members of our senior management or key personnel, without suitable replacements, could severely and negatively impact our operations. Our strategy of allowing the management teams of some acquired companies to continue to exercise significant management responsibility for those companies makes it important that we retain key employees, particularly the sales and creative teams, of the companies we might acquire. Hiring qualified management is difficult due to the limited number of qualified professionals in the industry in which we operate. Failure to attract and retain personnel, particularly management personnel, could materially harm our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Our founder and chairman Jirka Rysavy has voting control over our company

Mr. Rysavy holds 100% of our 5,400,000 outstanding shares of Class B common stock and also owns 348,682 shares of Class A common stock. The shares of Class B common stock are convertible into shares of Class A common stock at any time. Each share of Class B common stock has ten votes per share, and each share of Class A common stock has one vote per share. Consequently, Mr. Rysavy holds approximately 74% of our voting stock and, thus, is able to exert substantial influence over us and to control matters requiring approval by our shareholders, including the election of directors, increasing our authorized capital stock, or a merger or sale of substantially all of our assets. As a result of Mr. Rysavy’s control of us, no change of control can occur without Mr. Rysavy’s consent.

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Our success depends on the value of our brand

Because of our reliance on sales of proprietary products, our success depends on our brand. Building and maintaining recognition of our brand are important for attracting and expanding our customer base. If the value of our brand were adversely affected, we cannot be certain that we would be able to attract new customers, retain existing customers or encourage repeat purchases, and if the value of our brand were to diminish, our revenues, results of operations and prospects would be adversely affected.

Our future cash flows may not be sufficient to meet our obligations and we may have difficulty obtaining financing

Our cash balance at December 31, 2015 was $13.8 million. Our subsidiary Boulder Road LLC has access to a $5.5 million revolving line of credit with a bank. Other than that, we presently do not have any financing arrangement in place to assist us in meeting our obligations. There can be no assurance in the future whether we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet our obligations or whether we would be able to secure financing or other sources of funds, such as from the sale of our shelf registration stock, should the need arise.

Product liability claims against us could result in adverse publicity and potentially significant monetary damages

As a seller of consumer products, we may face product liability claims in the event that use of our products results in injuries. If such injuries or claims of injuries were to occur, we could incur monetary damages and our business could be adversely affected by any resulting negative publicity. The successful assertion of product liability claims against us also could result in potentially significant monetary damages and, if our insurance protection is inadequate to cover these claims, could require us to make significant payments from our own resources.

We are dependent on third party suppliers for the success of our proprietary products

We are dependent on the success of our proprietary products, and we rely on a select group of manufacturers to provide us with sufficient quantities to meet our customers’ demands in a timely manner, produce these products in a humane and safe environment for both their workers and the planet, maintain quality standards consistent with our brand, and meet certain pricing guarantees. Our overseas sourcing arrangements carry risks associated with products manufactured outside of the U.S., including political unrest and trade restrictions, currency fluctuations, transportation difficulties, work stoppages, and other uncertainties. In addition, a number of our suppliers are small companies, and some of these vendors may not have sufficient capital, resources or personnel to maintain or increase their sales to us or to meet our needs for commitments from them. The failure of our suppliers to provide sufficient quantities of our proprietary products could decrease our revenues, increase our costs, and damage our customer service reputation.

We rely on communications and shipping networks to deliver our products

Given our emphasis on customer service, the efficient and uninterrupted operation of order-processing and fulfillment functions is critical to our business. To maintain a high level of customer service, we rely heavily on a number of different outside service providers, such as printers, telecommunications companies and delivery companies. Any interruption in services from our principal outside service providers, including delays or disruptions resulting from labor disputes, power outages, human error, adverse weather conditions or natural disasters, could materially adversely affect our business. In addition, freight carriers must ship products that we source overseas to our distribution center, and a work stoppage or political unrest could adversely affect our ability to fulfill our customer orders.

Information systems upgrades or integrations may disrupt our operations or financial reporting

We continually evaluate and upgrade our management information systems, which are critical to our business. These systems assist in processing orders, managing inventory, purchasing and shipping merchandise on a timely basis, responding to customer service inquiries, and gathering and analyzing operating data by business segment, customer, and stock keeping unit (a specific identifier for each different product). We are required to continually update these systems. Furthermore, if we acquire other companies, we will need to integrate the acquired companies’ systems with ours, a process that could be time-consuming and costly. If our systems cannot accommodate our growth or if they fail, we could incur substantial expenses and our business could be adversely affected.

Additionally, success in e-commerce depends upon our ability to provide a compelling and satisfying shopping experience. To remain competitive, we must continue to enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and features of our online technology, and if we are unable to do this, our business could be adversely affected.

A material security breach could cause us to lose sales, damage our reputation or result in liability to us

Our computer servers may be vulnerable to computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins and similar disruptions. We may need to expend significant additional capital and other resources to protect against a security breach or to alleviate problems caused by any breaches. Our relationships with our customers may be adversely affected if the security measures that we use to protect personal information such as credit card numbers are ineffective. We currently rely on security and authentication technology that we license from third parties. We may not succeed in preventing all security breaches and our failure to do so could adversely affect our business.

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Our systems may fail or limit user traffic, which would cause us to lose sales

We support a portion of our business through our call center in Louisville, Colorado. Even though we have back up arrangements, we are dependent on our ability to maintain our computer and telecommunications equipment in this center in effective working order and to protect against damage from fire, natural disaster, power loss, telecommunications failure or similar events. In addition, growth of our customer base may strain or exceed the capacity of our computer and telecommunications systems and lead to degradations in performance or systems failure. We have experienced capacity constraints and failure of information systems in the past that have resulted in decreased levels of service delivery or interruptions in service to customers for limited periods of time. Although we continually review and consider upgrades to our technical infrastructure and provide for system redundancies and backup power to limit the likelihood of systems overload or failure, substantial damage to our systems or a systems failure that causes interruptions for a number of days could adversely affect our business. Additionally, if we are unsuccessful in updating and expanding our infrastructure, including our call center, our ability to grow may be constrained.

Government regulation of the Internet and E-commerce is evolving and unfavorable changes could harm our business

We are subject to general business regulations and laws, as well as regulations and laws specifically governing the Internet and e-commerce. Such existing and future laws and regulations may impede the growth of the Internet or other online services. These regulations and laws may cover taxation, user privacy, pricing, content, copyrights, distribution, consumer protection, the provision of online payment services and quality of products and services. Many of the fundamental statutes and regulations applicable to our business were established before the adoption and growth of the Internet and e-commerce. There is lack of clarity on how existing laws and regulations governing issues such as property ownership, sales and other taxes and personal privacy apply to the Internet and e-commerce. Unfavorable resolution of these issues may harm our business.

Specifically, the application of indirect taxes (such as sales and use tax, value-added tax (VAT), goods and services tax, business tax and gross receipt tax) to e-commerce businesses such as ours and our customers is a complex and evolving issue. In many cases, it is not clear how existing tax laws and regulations apply to the Internet and e-commerce. In addition, governments are increasingly looking for ways to increase revenues, which has resulted in discussions about tax reform and other legislative action to increase tax revenues, including through indirect taxes. We generally collect sales taxes only on sales to residents of states in which we have nexus. Currently, we collect sales taxes on certain sales to residents of California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Texas. A number of legislative proposals have been made at the federal, state and local level, and by foreign governments, that would impose additional taxes on the sale of goods and services over the Internet and certain states and other jurisdictions have taken measures to tax Internet-related activities. If legislation is enacted that requires us to collect taxes on sales to residents of other states or jurisdictions, sales in our direct to consumer businesses may be adversely affected. Further, a successful assertion by one or more states or other jurisdictions requiring us to collect taxes where we do not do so could result in substantial tax liabilities, including for past sales, as well as penalties and interest.

We may face legal liability for the content contained on our websites

We could face legal liability for defamation, negligence, copyright, patent or trademark infringement, personal injury or other claims based on the nature and content of materials that we publish or distribute on our websites. If we are held liable for damages for the content on our websites, our business may suffer. Further, one of our goals is for our websites to be trustworthy and dependable providers of information and services. Allegations of impropriety, even if unfounded, could therefore have a material adverse effect on our reputation and our business.

Relying on our centralized fulfillment center could expose us to losing revenue

Prompt and efficient fulfillment of our customers’ orders is critical to our business. Our facility near Cincinnati, Ohio handles a majority of our fulfillment functions and some customer-service related operations, such as returns processing. Many of our orders are filled and shipped from the Cincinnati facility. The balance is shipped by third party fulfillment centers or directly from suppliers. Because we rely on a centralized fulfillment center, our fulfillment functions could be severely impaired in the event of fire, extended adverse weather conditions, transportation difficulties or natural disasters. Because we recognize revenue only when we ship orders, interruption of our shipping could diminish our revenues.

We may face quarterly and seasonal fluctuations that could harm our business

Our revenue and results of operations have fluctuated and will continue to fluctuate on a quarterly basis as a result of a number of factors, including the timing of catalog offerings, timing of orders from retailers, recognition of costs or net sales contributed by new merchandise, fluctuations in response rates, fluctuations in paper, production and postage costs and expenses, merchandise returns, adverse weather conditions that affect distribution or shipping, shifts in the timing of holidays and changes in our merchandise mix. In particular, our net sales and profits have historically been higher during the fourth quarter holiday season. We believe that this seasonality will continue in the future.

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Postage and shipping costs may increase and therefore increase our expenses

We ship our products to our consumers and the cost of shipping is a material expenditure. Postage and shipping prices increase periodically and can be expected to increase in the future. Any inability to secure suitable or commercially favorable prices or other terms for the delivery of our merchandise could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our business is subject to reporting requirements that continue to evolve and change, which could continue to require significant compliance effort and resources

Because our Class A common stock is publicly traded, we are subject to certain rules and regulations of federal, state and financial market exchange entities charged with the protection of investors and the oversight of companies whose securities are publicly traded. These entities, including the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission and the NASDAQ, periodically issue new requirements and regulations and legislative bodies also review and revise applicable laws. As interpretation and implementation of these laws and rules and promulgation of new regulations continues, we will continue to be required to commit significant financial and managerial resources and incur additional expenses.

None.

Our principal executive offices are located in Louisville, Colorado. Our fulfillment center is located in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. The following table sets forth certain information relating to our primary facilities:

We rent to third parties approximately 63,450 square feet of our building space located in Colorado. Our existing fulfillment center lease has renewal options permitting the extension of the lease for up to an additional four years. We believe our facilities are adequate to meet our current needs and that suitable additional facilities will be available for lease or purchase when, and as, we need them.

On August 13, 2014, Cinedigm Corp. and Cinedigm Entertainment Holdings, LLC (together, “Cinedigm”) initiated an arbitration proceeding with the American Arbitration Association under the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated October 17, 2013, by and among Cinedigm and Gaiam and one of its subsidiaries (the “MIPA”). Cinedigm’s arbitration demand alleged that Gaiam owed Cinedigm approximately $12.9 million under the working capital adjustment mechanism included in the MIPA. In addition, Cinedigm claimed that Gaiam materially breached its representations and warranties under the MIPA, that Gaiam engaged in fraudulent and tortious acts in connection with the sale, and that Gaiam breached the terms of other agreements related to the transaction. The aggregate relief requested by Cinedigm exceeded $30.0 million and included unspecified compensatory damages, attorneys’ fees, costs and interest, and other relief. In response to the disputes, the Company accrued a litigation-related reserve of $3.0 million in 2014.

In a settlement agreement entered into on September 30, 2015, Cinedigm and Gaiam agreed to the following: (1) a mutual release of all claims, with only one exception (described immediately below), that the parties held against each other; (2) the commencement of a further arbitration to resolve Cinedigm’s single preserved claim that it did not receive all of the cash collected by Gaiam on Cinedigm’s behalf during the transition period following the sale (the “Cash Reconciliation Claim”); and (3) Gaiam would pay Cinedigm $2.3 million. In a settlement agreement made effective as of December 31, 2015, Cinedigm and Gaiam agreed to resolve the Cash Reconciliation Claim in exchange for a further payment by Gaiam to Cinedigm in the amount of $1.6 million.

As a result, all legal disputes between the parties have now been finally and fully settled. The parties’ settlements do not constitute an admission by either party of any liability or wrongdoing whatsoever. Gaiam entered into the settlement agreements in order to (i) eliminate the uncertainty and risk inherent in any litigation, (ii) significantly reduce the professional fees and costs that the litigation would require, and (iii) significantly reduce the distraction imposed by the process on management.

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During 2015, Gaiam recorded charges of $12.1 million which include a non-cash charge of $7.3 million for the working capital receivable due from Cinedigm. The expenses associated with the settlements and arbitration have all been included in Loss from discontinued operations in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. Claimed amounts against us may be substantial but may not bear any reasonable relationship to the merits of the claim or the extent of any real risk of court or arbitral awards. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Although it is not feasible to predict the outcome of these matters with certainty, it is reasonably possible that some legal proceedings may be disposed of or decided unfavorably to us and in excess of the amounts currently accrued. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, which are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at December 31, 2015 and can be reasonably estimated are reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Not applicable.

PART II

Stock Price History

Our Class A common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “GAIA”. On March 9, 2016, we had 4,571 shareholders of record and 19,130,681 shares of $.0001 par value Class A common stock outstanding, and we had 5,400,000 shares of $.0001 par value Class B common stock outstanding, held by one shareholder.

The following table sets forth certain sales price data for our Class A common stock for the period indicated:

Issuer Purchases of Registered Equity Securities

None.

Dividend Policy

No dividends were declared or paid during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

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Equity Compensation Plan Information

The following table summarizes equity compensation plan information for our Class A common stock at December 31, 2015:

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

We derived the selected consolidated statement of operations data and consolidated cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, and consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 set forth below from our audited consolidated financial statements, which are included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. We derived the selected consolidated statement of operations data and consolidated cash flow data for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 set forth below from our audited consolidated financial statements which are not included in this Form 10-K. During 2013, we sold our non-Gaiam branded entertainment media distribution operations and discontinued our DRTV operations. These business are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented below. At the end of 2011, we deconsolidated our RGSE subsidiary.

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The historical operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other period. You should read the data set forth below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes, included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.

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Stock Performance Graph

The graph below shows, for the five years ended December 31, 2015, the cumulative total return on an investment of $100 in our Class A common stock, assuming the investment was made on December 31, 2010. The graph compares such return with that of comparable investments assumed to have been made on the same date in (a) the NASDAQ Stock Market (U.S. Companies) Index and (b) a media peer group, comprised of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.; The Walt Disney Company; and Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Our Class A common stock is quoted by The NASDAQ Stock Market’s Global Market under the trading symbol GAIA.

The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. When used in this discussion, we intend the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “strive,” “future,” “intend”, “will” and similar expressions as they relate to us to identify such forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth under “Risk Factors”, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, general economic conditions, ongoing losses, competition, loss of key personnel, pricing, brand reputation, acquisitions, new initiatives we undertake, security and information systems, legal liability for website content, merchandise supply problems, failure of third parties to provide adequate service, reliance on centralized customer service, overstocks and merchandise returns, our reliance on a centralized fulfillment center, increases in postage and shipping costs, e-commerce trends, future Internet related taxes, our founder’s control of us, litigation, fluctuations in quarterly operating results, consumer trends, customer interest in our products, the effect of government regulation and programs and other risks and uncertainties included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which reflect our views only as of the date of this report. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information.

You should read the following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this document. This section is designed to provide information that will assist readers in understanding our consolidated financial statements, changes in certain items in those statements from year to year, the primary factors that caused those changes and how certain accounting principles, policies and estimates affect the consolidated financial statements.

Overview and Outlook

We have two reportable business segments which are aligned based on their products or services: Gaiam Brand and Gaia.

Gaiam Brand Segment

Gaiam is a leader in the markets for yoga, fitness and wellness products and media content. Gaiam brands include Gaiam, focused on yoga and fitness; Gaiam Restore, focused on wellness; SPRI focused on fitness; and our eco-travel business.

We develop and market fitness and yoga accessories, apparel, and media under Gaiam’s brands. These products are sold primarily through major national retailers in the United States, Canada, Europe, and other countries, with placement in over 38,000 retail doors worldwide and websites. Our products and services are targeted to all levels of yoga and fitness enthusiasts, including professionals. We believe that consumers are attracted to our products because of their design, functional characteristics, and our unique brand heritage. Our accessories include yoga mats, bags, straps and blocks, media content including digital media and apps, restorative and massage accessories such as rollers, resistance cords and balance balls, and various other offerings. Our comprehensive line of apparel includes pants, shorts, tops and jackets designed around yoga.

Through our business activities, we seek to position our brand as a trusted source for products that are relevant to our consumers’ active lifestyles. Our broad distribution network includes retail, online, and digital channels. Our business is vertically integrated from product design and content creation through product development and sourcing, to customer service and distribution. This efficient supply chain enables us to provide quality products at competitive prices for all of our brands.

We seek to drive sustainable and profitable growth in this segment by leveraging our brands’ leading market positions and heritage to expand our product offering and distribution channels. We believe that growth in yoga participation, greater awareness of health and wellness, and the success of our retail and online partners is increasing consumer interest in our brands and products, and creates new opportunities for us to expand our offering. Recent examples of our brand extension include the 2012 launch of Gaiam Restore and SPRI Dynamic Recovery brands, our at-home rehabilitative and restorative products, and the 2013 launch of our SPRI Cross Train line of high-intensity fitness accessories. In the spring of 2015, we launched a Gaiam branded yoga apparel line extending our brand to a new product segment.

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We recently launched or updated certain websites, evolving our e-commerce experience to focus on engaging customers through digital content, and social and mobile marketing across various devices. With the acquisition of Yoga Studio, the leading paid yoga app for mobile and tablet devices in the U.S. App Store, and the launch of our new Meditation Studio app, we will continue to develop and leverage our interactive digital strategy as a point of brand engagement. We plan to invest in our online branding and digital offerings, develop emerging talent, utilize social media, and sponsor local events. Additionally, during 2015 we curtailed the circulation of our consumer catalogs focusing our direct-to-consumer strategy to online channels.

Gaia Segment

Gaia is a global digital video subscription service with approximately 7,000 titles which caters to an underserved subscriber base. Gaia’s digital content is available to subscribers on most Internet connected devices anytime, anywhere commercial free. The subscription also allows subscribers to download and view files from the library without being actively connected to the internet. Through Gaia subscriptions, customers have unlimited access to a vast library of inspiring films, personal growth related content, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, and more – 90% of which is available exclusively to subscribers for digital streaming. More and more, people are augmenting their use of, or veering away from broadcast television and turning to, streaming video to watch their favorite content on services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu Plus, HBO Go and Gaia.

Gaia’s position in the streaming video landscape is firmly supported by a wide variety of exclusive and unique content, which provides a complementary offering to entertainment-based streaming video services. Gaia’s original content is developed and produced in our in-house production studios near Boulder, Colorado. By offering exclusive and unique content over a streaming service, we believe we will be able to significantly expand our target subscriber base.

In October 2013, Gaia acquired My Yoga Online, the largest on-line yoga video streaming subscription business in Canada. With this acquisition we grew our content library by approximately 1,300 video titles and expanded our international subscriber base. We plan to continue investing in international expansion, both in terms of subscribers and content.

Gaiam’s Board of Directors previously approved the separation of Gaia and Gaiam Brand into two separate publicly traded companies. We currently expect the separation to take the form of a tax-free spin-off to shareholders. Our board of directors has the right and ability, in its sole discretion, to abandon the proposed separation at any time before the distribution date. As a result, there can be no assurance that the separation will occur. Gaia filed the final amendment to its Form 10 on February 17, 2016. Prior to consummating the proposed tax-free spin-off of the subscription business, our board of directors believes it is appropriate to review possible funding structures, enhancements and alternatives for its two primary business units and its eco-travel subsidiary, to maximize shareholder value. The board of directors expects to complete the review process by the end of March, while Gaia finalizes its NASDAQ trading arrangements. The Company does not plan to comment further regarding the review process unless disclosure is legally required.

Results of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2015 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2014

Net revenue. Net revenue increased $21.3 million, or 12.8%, to $188.0 million during 2015 from $166.7 million during 2014. Net revenue in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $17.8 million, or 11.3%, to $174.6 million during 2015 from $156.8 million during 2014, due to the successful launch of our apparel line and additional branded product sales, offset by the $7.6 million planned reduction of our catalog business. Our eco-travel business, which is part of the Gaiam Brand segment, grew during the year as a result of improved economic conditions. Net revenue in our Gaia segment increased $3.5 million, or 35.8%, to $13.5 million during 2015 from $9.9 million during 2014 due to continued subscriber growth plus increased download and other revenues.

Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased $12.1 million, or 13.2%, to $103.2 million during 2015 from $91.2 million during 2014. Cost of goods sold in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $11.4 million to $101.2 million during 2015 from $89.8 million during 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, increased to 58.0% during 2015 from 57.3% during 2014, primarily due to slightly lower margins on our new apparel line. Cost of goods sold in our Gaia segment increased $0.6 million to $2.0 million during 2015 from $1.4 million during 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, increased to 15.0% during 2015 from 13.9% during 2014, primarily reflecting subscriber growth and the fixed nature of digital distribution costs.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses decreased $4.3 million, or 6.3%, to $64.2 million during 2015 from $68.5 million during 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 34.1% during 2015 from 41.1% during 2014. The decrease was primarily due to reduced spending in our catalog business, partially offset by increased marketing expenses for Gaia, bad debt expenses, and staffing to support our apparel line.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased $4.3 million or 35.5% to $16.4 million during 2015 from $12.1 million in 2014 and as a percentage of net revenue, increased to 8.8% during 2015 from 7.3%

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during 2014. The increase is due to increased headcount, incentives and other additional costs connected to the growth of the business and in anticipation of the spin-off. Additionally, one-time charges of approximately $1.8 million during the year related to the separation of the businesses, and severance for a former corporate officer also contributed to the increase.

Interest and other income (expense), net. Interest and other income (expense), net was an expense of $1.4 million during 2015 compared to an expense of $0.6 million during 2014. The increase during 2015 primarily relates to additional expenses recognized associated with realized and unrealized losses on our foreign currency derivatives.

Gain on sale of investments. Gain on sale of investments of $1.5 million in 2014 represents our gain recognized and net proceeds received from the sale of shares of our investment in RGSE stock and all our investment in Cinedigm stock. There were no similar gains recorded in 2015.

Loss from equity method investment. Loss from equity method investment primarily consists of our share of operating losses generated by a joint venture formed in 2015 to market a fitness-based infomercial.

Loss from discontinued operations. The loss from discontinued operations in 2015 and 2014 is primarily related to non-cash and cash charges incurred in connection with our legal dispute and settlement with Cinedigm. The cash settlement paid to Cinedigm during 2015 was $2.3 million.

Net income (loss) attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. was $11.7 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, during 2015 compared to a loss of $9.9 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, during 2014.

Year Ended December 31, 2014 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2013

Net revenue. Net revenue increased $11.2 million, or 7.2%, to $166.7 million during 2014 from $155.5 million during 2013. Net revenue in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $7.0 million, or 4.7%, to $156.8 million during 2014 from $149.8 million during 2013, due to the addition of a new major customer account and growth in our Gaiam Restore and SPRI product lines. Growth in the Gaiam Brand segment was moderated by a few factors. First, revenues from our largest customer declined as the result of a data breach at the customer’s stores. Second, we made a strategic decision early in the year to reduce catalog circulation and focus our direct-to-consumer operations on a consumer engagement digital strategy. Third, the continued contraction in the physical DVD market reduced our media sales. Finally, we decided during the year to not renew a license we held to manufacture fitness accessories under a third-party brand. This decision resulted in lower revenues, but allowed us to focus more on our Gaiam and SPRI brands. Our eco-travel business, which is part of the Gaiam Brand segment, grew during the year as a result of improved economic conditions. Net revenue in our Gaia segment increased $4.3 million, or 75.4%, to $9.9 million during 2014 from $5.7 million during 2013 due primarily to subscriber growth at Gaia and revenues from My Yoga Online, which was acquired during the fourth quarter of 2013.

Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold increased $1.0 million, or 1.1%, to $91.2 million during 2014 from $90.2 million during 2013. Cost of goods sold in our Gaiam Brand segment increased $0.6 million to $89.8 million during 2014 from $89.2 million during 2013 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 57.3% during 2014 from 59.5% during 2013, primarily due to a shift in product sales mix to higher margin products, as well as improvement in cost of goods for certain products. Cost of goods sold (exclusive of amortization of video library costs) in our Gaia segment increased $0.4 million to $1.4 million during 2014 from $1.0 million during 2013 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 14.1% during 2014 from 17.5% during 2013, primarily reflecting subscriber growth and the fixed nature of digital distribution costs.

Selling and operating expenses. Selling and operating expenses increased primarily due to additional investment in our Gaia segment. Selling and operating expenses increased $3.8 million, or 5.9%, to $68.5 million during 2014 from $64.7 million during 2013 and, as a percentage of net revenue, decreased to 41.1% during 2014 from 41.6% during 2013.

Corporate, general and administration expenses. Corporate, general and administration expenses increased from $11.3 million in 2013 to $12.1 million in 2014 and, as a percentage of net revenue, increased slightly to 7.3% during 2014 from 7.2% during 2013. The increase was primary attributable to fees associated with the spin-off of our Gaia segment.

Other general expense. During 2013, other general expense was $11.0 million. It was comprised of impairment charges of $7.1 million, restructuring-related termination benefits and future retirement benefits for one of our executive officers totaling $2.5 million, and $1.4 million of transaction-related and other expenses. The asset impairments and termination benefits, other than those for one of our executive officers, are due to the reorganization and refocus of our continuing businesses following the discontinuation of our non-Gaiam-branded entertainment media distribution and direct response television marketing operations.

Interest and other income (expense), net. Interest and other income (expense), net was an expense of $0.6 million during 2014 compared to income of $2.4 million during 2013. The income in 2013 resulted primarily from the collection of principal and interest on our loans to RGSE, the carrying values for which had previously been reduced to zero through the recognition of losses from our equity method investment in RGSE.

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Gain on sale of investment. Gain on sale of investment of $1.5 million in 2014 represents our gain recognized and net proceeds received from the sale of shares of our investment in RGSE stock and all our investment in Cinedigm stock. The gain of $25.1 million in 2013 represents our gain recognized and net proceeds received from the sale of virtually all of our investment in RGSE’s common stock.

Income tax expense. The company recognized income tax expense during 2014 of $1.4 million related to its majority-owned subsidiaries compared with income tax expense of $26.0 million in 2013. The 2013 tax expense includes a charge of $23.2 million which relates to the establishment of a full valuation allowance against all our deferred tax assets. Because the valuation allowance will remain in place until we return to profitability, we did not record any tax benefit in 2014 associated with our net loss. We continue to be optimistic about our future, and expect to return to operating profitability. When that happens, we expect to reverse the valuation allowance and record the related tax benefit for future use of our net operating loss carryforwards we expect to realize.

Loss from discontinued operations. During 2013, we sold our non-Gaiam branded entertainment division, GVE, and discontinued our DRTV operations. The 2014 loss reflects a reserve of $3.0 million for anticipated legal expenses and related reserves the Company recorded in connection with the upcoming arbitration associated with the sale of GVE and other expenses associated primarily with the wind down of the DRTV operations.

Net income (loss) attributable to Gaiam, Inc. Net loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc. was $9.9 million, or $0.41 per diluted share, during 2014 compared to a loss of $22.8 million, or $0.99 per diluted share, during 2013.

Quarterly and Seasonal Fluctuations

The following tables set forth our unaudited results of operations for each of the quarters in 2015 and 2014. In our opinion, this unaudited financial information includes all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring accruals and adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the quarters presented. You should read this financial information in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. The results of operations for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of future results of operations.

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Quarterly fluctuations in our revenue and operating results are due to a number of factors, including changes in market conditions, the timing of new product introductions and mailings to customers, advertising, acquisitions (including costs of acquisitions and expenses related to integration of acquisitions), divestitures, competition, pricing of products by vendors and expenditures on our systems and infrastructure. The impact on revenue and operating results due to the timing and extent of these factors can be significant. Our sales are also affected by seasonal influences. On an aggregate basis, we generate our strongest revenue in the fourth quarter due to increased holiday spending and retailer fitness purchases.

Critical Accounting Policies

We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which require us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of this Form 10-K summarizes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

We believe the following to be critical accounting policies whose application has a material impact on our financial presentation, and involve a higher degree of complexity, as they require us to make judgments and estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts and Product Returns

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable by analyzing historical bad debts, specific customer creditworthiness, and current economic trends. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate such that their ability to make payments to us was impaired, additional allowances could be required.

We record allowances for product returns to be received in future periods at the time we recognize the original sale. We base the amounts of the returns allowances upon historical experience and future expectations.

Inventory

Inventory consists primarily of finished goods held for sale and is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. We identify the inventory items to be written down for obsolescence based on the item’s current sales status and condition. We write down discontinued or slow moving inventories based on an estimate of the markdown required to sell off the inventory.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the estimated fair value of assets acquired less liabilities assumed in a business acquisition. Our other intangibles consist of customer related assets. We review goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise on a goodwill reporting unit level. We have the option of first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a goodwill reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If it is determined that the fair value for a goodwill reporting unit is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount for that goodwill reporting unit, then the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. If it is determined that the two-step impairment test is necessary, then for step one, we compare the estimated fair value of a goodwill reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of a goodwill reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, we consider the goodwill of the reporting unit not impaired. If the carrying amount of a goodwill reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss. We use either a comparable market approach or a traditional present value method to test for potential impairment. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. Application of alternative assumptions and definitions could yield significantly different results.

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Purchase Accounting

We account for the acquisition of a controlling interest in a business using the acquisition method. In determining the estimated fair value of certain acquired assets and liabilities, we make assumptions based upon many different factors, such as historical and other relevant information and analyses performed by independent parties. Assumptions may be incomplete, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that could affect the validity of such assumptions, estimates, or actual results.

Media Library

Our media library asset represents the fair value of libraries of media acquired through business combinations, the purchase price of media rights to both video and audio titles, and the capitalized cost to produce media products, all of which we market to retailers and to e-commerce and subscription customers. We amortize the fair value of acquired or purchased media titles and content on a straight-line basis over succeeding periods on the basis of their estimated useful lives. We defer capitalized production costs for financial reporting purposes until the media is released, and then amortize these costs over succeeding periods on the basis of estimated sales. Historical sales statistics are the principal factor used in estimating the amortization rate. If the actual useful life or the actual sales of our media are significantly different from our estimates that could adversely impact our operating results.

Revenue

We recognize revenue in our Gaiam Brand segment when the goods are shipped to the customer and collection is either probable or has occurred. The amount of revenue recognized is net of estimated returns and other chargebacks (or channel credits), which are estimated using historical return and credit rates. If the actual amount of returns and chargebacks were to vary significantly from our estimates, it could materially impact our results of operations in subsequent periods. We recognize amounts billed to customers for postage and handling as revenue at the same time we recognize the revenue arising from the product sale. Travel revenues are recognized in the period which the trip begins. We recognize revenue in our Gaia segment ratably over the subscription period after collection has occurred. We present revenue net of taxes collected from customers.

Share-Based Compensation

We measure compensation cost at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and recognize compensation cost upon the probable attainment of a specified performance condition over the estimated performance period or for time based awards over the service period. We use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the grant date fair value. In estimating this fair value, there are certain assumptions that we use, as disclosed in Note 13. Share-Based Compensation, consisting of the expected life of the option, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, and volatility. The use of a different estimate for any one of these components could have a material impact on the amount of calculated compensation expense.

Long-Lived Assets

We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets held and used, other than goodwill, when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. We consider the carrying value of a long-lived asset impaired when the total projected undiscounted cash flows from the asset are separately identifiable and are less than the carrying value. We recognize a loss based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset. We determine the estimated fair value primarily using the projected cash flows from the asset discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.

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Deferred Tax Assets

Due to historical operating losses, we recorded a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets at the end of 2013 and therefore recorded an associated tax expense of $23.2 million. We have continued to maintain a full valuation allowance during 2015 and 2014. We continue to be optimistic about our future, and expect to return to operating profitability. When that happens, we expect to reverse the valuation allowance and record the related tax benefit for future use of our net operating loss carryforwards we expect to realize.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our capital needs arise from working capital required to fund operations, capital expenditures related to acquisition and development of media content, development and marketing of our e-commerce and digital platforms and new products, acquisitions of new businesses, replacements, expansions and improvements to our infrastructure, and future growth. These capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the rate of market acceptance of our product offerings, our ability to expand our customer base, the cost of ongoing upgrades to our product offerings, the level of expenditures for sales and marketing, the level of investment in distribution systems and facilities and other factors. The timing and amount of these capital requirements are variable and we cannot accurately predict them. Additionally, we will continue to pursue opportunities to expand our media libraries, evaluate possible investments in businesses, products and technologies, and increase our sales and marketing programs and brand promotions as needed. At December 31, 2015, our cash balance was $13.8 million. Including our investment in Gaia, we estimate that our capital expenditures will total approximately $10.0 million for 2016, which will be funded through cash flow from operations.

We currently have a shelf registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission for 5,000,000 shares of our Class A common stock and to date no shares have been issued under this shelf registration.

In the normal course of our business, we investigate, evaluate and discuss acquisition, joint venture, minority investment, strategic relationship and other business combination opportunities in our market. For any future investment, acquisition or joint venture opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity securities or incurring additional indebtedness.

While there can be no assurances, we believe our cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from future operations, cash that could be raised by the sale of our shelf registration stock or from new credit facilities would be sufficient to fund our operations on both a short-term and long-term basis. However, our projected cash needs may change as a result of acquisitions, product development, unforeseen operational difficulties or other factors.

We had no long-term debt as of December 31, 2014. On July 23, 2015, Boulder Road LLC, a subsidiary of Gaia, entered into a revolving line of credit agreement with a bank in the amount of $5.5 million. The note bears interest at the prime rate plus 3.25%, is guaranteed by Gaiam, Inc. and Gaia, and is secured by a Deed of Trust filed against the real property on which the principal offices of the Company are located. The value of our principal offices is far in excess of the amount of the line of credit. No amounts were drawn or outstanding under the line of credit during 2015.

The potential spin-off of Gaia will have a significant impact on our liquidity if it occurs, as Gaiam will no longer be required to fund the operating losses or capital expenditures of Gaia. In addition, as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the ownership of our principal offices was transferred to Gaia, effective January 1, 2015. As a result, our principal offices, which are fully owned by us, will no longer be available as a potential source of financing to Gaiam after the spin-off.

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Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our primary sources (uses) of cash during the periods presented:

2015 Compared to 2014

Continuing Operations

Operating activities. Our cash flow from operating activities–continuing operations increased $20.8 million as it went from using $8.8 million of cash in 2014 to providing $12.0 million in 2015. The $20.8 million improvement is due first to the $6.7 increase in net income, caused by the growth in our revenues. The improvement is also due to increased collection of accounts receivable of $7.1 million, increased streamlining of inventory levels of $2.7 million, and reduced purchases of other assets of $1.4 million.

Investing activities. Our investing activities used net cash of $9.3 million and $8.4 million during 2015 and 2014, respectively. Compared to 2014, cash flow decreased during 2015 by $3.7 million because of additional capital spending (for purchases of property, equipment and media rights), and also decreased because we did not have any sales of investments as in 2014 of $2.6 million. These decreases were partially offset by a $5.5 million reduction in acquisitions of new businesses and equity method investments.

Financing activities. Our financing activities used net cash of $0.3 million during 2015 and generated net cash of $1.7 million during 2014. The reduction in 2015 was attributable to reduced stock option exercises of $1.6 million, and increased dividends paid to the non–controlling interest of $0.3 million.

Discontinued Operations

Operating activities. Our cash flow used in operating activities–discontinued operations used net cash of $3.8 million and $0.1 million during 2015 and 2014, respectively. The net cash used during 2015 primarily relates to cash-based charges incurred in connection with our legal dispute and settlement with Cinedigm. The cash settlement paid to Cinedigm during 2015 was $2.3 million.

2014 Compared to 2013

Continuing Operations

Operating activities. Our operating activities for continuing operations used net cash of $8.8 million and $15.6 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively. The net cash used by operating activities for continuing operations during 2014 was primarily attributable to continuing investment in Gaia, decreased participations payable of $3.5 million and increased receivables of $3.9 million, partially offset by increased accounts payable of $5.5 million. The net cash used by operating activities for continuing operations during 2013 was also primarily attributable to investment in Gaia, decreased accounts payable of $4.4 million, partially offset by decreased inventory of $1.1 million.

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Investing activities. Our investing activities for continuing operations used net cash of $8.4 million and generated net cash of $65.0 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively. The net cash used in investing activities for continuing operations during 2014 was due to $5.5 million used to invest in or acquire new business, $5.6 million used to acquire new media, property and equipment, partially offset by $2.6 million of proceeds from sales of our investments in CDGM and RGSE. The net cash provided by investing activities for continuing operations during 2013 was from the $25.1 million net proceeds from the sale of virtually all of our investment in RGSE, cash received of $47.5 million for the sale of GVE, repayment on a loan made to RGSE of $2.1 million, offset by cash used to acquire property and equipment to maintain normal operations for $1.7 million and media content for $1.7 million, and by cash used to acquire businesses of $6.3 million, net of cash acquired.

Financing activities. Our financing activities for continuing operations generated net cash of $1.7 million and of $0.8 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively. The net cash generated by financing activities for continuing operations for both years was primarily from issuance of stock upon stock option exercises.

Discontinued Operations

Operating activities. Our operating activities for discontinued operations used net cash of $0.1 million and $7.6 million during 2014 and 2013, respectively. The net cash used during 2014 primarily relates to the wind down of the DRTV business. The net cash used during 2013 was primarily attributable to the net loss of GVE and DRTV, and by seasonal reductions in working capital during our ownership period of GVE.

Financing activities. Our financing activities for discontinued operations used net cash of $20.0 million during 2013 and were zero during 2014. The net cash used during 2013 was for the repayment of borrowings on our line of credit.

Contractual Obligations

We have commitments pursuant to operating lease agreements and media distribution agreements. The following table shows our commitments to make future payments or advances under these agreements as of December 31, 2015:

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not participate in transactions that generate relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as special purpose entities or variable interest entities, which have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other limited purposes.

We are exposed to market risks, which include changes in U.S. interest rates and foreign exchange rates. We do not engage in financial transactions for trading or speculative purposes, but do have forward and option contracts in foreign currency. See Note 10 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. We hold a controlling financial interest in and, therefore, consolidate Gaiam PTY, an Australian based joint venture. Since Gaiam PTY’s functional currency is the Australian dollar, this subsidiary exposes us to risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. However, we have determined that no material market risk exposure to our consolidated financial position, results from operations or cash flows existed as of December 31, 2015.

We purchase a significant amount of inventory from vendors outside of the U.S. in transactions that are primarily U.S. dollar denominated transactions. A decline in the relative value of the U.S. dollar to other foreign currencies has and may continue to lead to increased purchasing costs.

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Gaiam, Inc.

Louisville, Colorado

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Gaiam, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015. Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement schedule II for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013. We have also audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying management’s report on internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. Our audits of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Gaiam, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, the related consolidated financial statement schedule II for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, when considered in relation to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. Also in our opinion, Gaiam, Inc. and subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

EKS&H LLLP

March 15, 2016

Boulder, Colorado

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GAIAM, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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GAIAM, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss

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GAIAM, INC.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our”, “Company” or “Gaiam” refer to Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise.

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (“the Company”) provide a broad selection of yoga, fitness, and wellness products, with media, subscription and travel services to customers who value personal development, wellness, ecological lifestyles, responsible media, and conscious community. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 7, 1988.

We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries, over which we exercise control. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

Spin-off of Gaia

On February 20, 2015, our wholly-owned subsidiary Gaia, Inc. (“Gaia” formerly referred to as “Gaiam TV”) filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the previously announced proposed separation of the Gaia segment from the Gaiam Brand segment into two separate publicly traded companies. Gaia filed amendments to the Form 10 with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 29, 2015, September 9, 2015, and February 17, 2016. Gaia has filed a listing application with NASDAQ and is in the process of listing on NASDAQ in anticipation of the spin-off. We currently expect that the proposed tax-free spin-off will occur through a distribution to Gaiam, Inc.’s shareholders of all the stock of Gaia. Gaia would hold all of the assets and liabilities of the Gaia segment. The Gaiam Brand segment will remain with Gaiam, Inc. after the distribution. The completion of the separation is subject to satisfaction of several conditions. Furthermore, our board of directors has the right and ability, in its sole discretion, to abandon the proposed separation at any time before the distribution date. As a result, there can be no assurance that the separation will occur.

If the proposed spin-off occurs, Gaia anticipates entering into a reorganization agreement with Gaiam, Inc. to provide for, among other things, the principal corporate transactions required to effect the spin-off, certain conditions to the spin-off and provisions governing the relationship between Gaia and Gaiam, Inc. with respect to and resulting from the spin-off. The reorganization agreement would also provide that the holders of options to purchase Gaiam, Inc. Class A common stock who are employees or non-employee directors of Gaiam, Inc. on the record date for the distribution will receive options to purchase shares of Gaia’s Class A common stock in the same ratio as shareholders. Additionally there will be a corresponding adjustment to the existing Gaiam, Inc. options held by such holder. The spin-off would not constitute a change in control for purposes of Gaiam, Inc.’s equity plans, and therefore no vesting of awards will occur as a result of the spin-off. In addition, the reorganization agreement would address the treatment of the various insurance policies held by Gaiam, Inc. and Gaia after the spin-off. In anticipation of the spin-off, Gaia has entered into multiple license agreements with Gaiam, Inc. including a license agreement for the use of the “Gaia” trade name, and related trademarks and service marks following the spin-off.

Providing the spin-off is completed, Gaia anticipates entering into a transition services agreement with Gaiam, Inc. in connection with the separation. Under the transition services agreement, Gaiam, Inc. and Gaia would agree to provide certain services to the other for a period of up to 24 months following the spin-off, or such other shorter period as may be provided in the transition services agreement. The services to be provided may include certain corporate services including, but not limited to, management, financial, accounting, tax, human resources, payroll, technical, fulfillment, software quality control, and certain office services as required from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Charges for these services would be based on the actual cost of such services without premium or mark-up, although applicable administrative and other overhead costs associated with the services will be allocated and included in the service charge. The employees of Gaia would remain eligible employees under certain employee benefit plans currently maintained by Gaiam, Inc., which will be managed under the transition services agreement.

Effective January 1, 2015, Gaiam, Inc. contributed to Gaia its 100% membership interest in Boulder Road LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. Boulder Road LLC is the sole owner of the property located at 833 West South Boulder Road in Louisville, Colorado, which is the location for our operations and the principal executive offices of Gaiam, Inc., Gaia and various other companies. The Gaiam, Inc. business unit and the Gaia business unit have entered into lease agreements with Boulder Road LLC effective with the contribution. The intercompany transactions have been eliminated in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Discontinued Operations

During 2013, we sold our non-Gaiam-branded entertainment media distribution operation and discontinued our DRTV operations. Accordingly, the assets and liabilities, operating results, and cash flows for these businesses are presented as discontinued operations, separate from our continuing operations, for all periods presented in these consolidated financial statements and footnotes, unless indicated otherwise. See Note 17. Discontinued Operations.

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2. Significant Accounting Policies

Cash

Cash represents on-demand accounts with financial institutions that are denominated in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies. At each balance sheet date, cash on hand that is denominated in a foreign currency is adjusted to reflect the exchange rate that existed at the balance sheet date. The difference is reported as a gain or loss in our statement of operations each period. Historically, such gains or losses have been immaterial.

Concentration of Risk

We have a concentration of credit risk in our accounts receivable with our top customers as shown in the table below. Target, Kohl’s, and Amazon are major retailers in the United States to which we make significant sales during the year-end holiday season. A significant downturn in sales with or loss of any of these customers, would have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts and Other Accounts Receivable Reserves

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. We make estimates of the collectability of our accounts receivable by analyzing historical bad debts, specific customer creditworthiness, and current economic trends. It is our policy to write off receivables after all avenues of collection have been pursued and the probability of collection is considered remote. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate such that their ability to make payments to us was impaired, additional allowances could be required.

We record allowances for product returns to be received in future periods at the time we recognize the original sale. We record a reduction in revenue and a corresponding reduction in cost of sales. We estimate the amount of returns based on historical experience and future expectations.

We also maintain reserves for other deductions taken by our customers - such as co-op advertising and markdowns. These are estimated based on historical experience and future expectations. We estimate the amount of these deductions at the time revenue is recognized and record a reduction of revenue for markdowns, or an expense for co-op advertising.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had bad debt reserves of $1.0 and $0.4 million, respectively, and we had accounts receivable reserves for returns and other deductions totaling $6.1 million and $5.9 million, respectively.

Inventory

Inventory consists primarily of finished goods held for sale and is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or market. We identify the inventory items to be written down for obsolescence based on the item’s current sales status and condition. We write down discontinued or slow moving inventories based on an estimate of the markdown required to sell off the inventory. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we estimated obsolete or slow-moving inventory to be $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively.

Advertising Costs

We expense other advertising and promotional costs as incurred. Amounts recorded as advertising expense were $15.5 million, $16.4 million, and $15.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, and we include these amounts in selling and operating expense.

We record sales discounts or other sales incentives as a reduction to revenue. We identify and record any cooperative advertising expenses we pay, which are for advertisements meeting the separable benefit and fair value tests, as part of selling and operating expense.

Prior to December 2014, we deferred advertising costs related to the preparation, printing, advertising and distribution of catalogs. Those costs were deferred for financial reporting purposes until the catalogs were distributed, and then they were amortized over succeeding periods based on forecasted sales, typically within 6 months.

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Property and Equipment

We state property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. We include in property and equipment the cost of internal-use software, including software used in connection with our websites. We expense all costs related to the development of internal-use software other than those incurred during the application development stage. We capitalize the costs we incur during the application development stage and amortize them over the estimated useful life of the software, which is typically three years. We compute depreciation of property and equipment on the straight-line method over estimated useful lives, generally three to forty-five years. We amortize leasehold and building improvements over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets or the remaining term of the lease or remaining life of the building, respectively. Depreciation expense is included in Selling and operating expense, and Corporate, general and administration expense in the accompanying statements of operations.

Investments

We account for investments in equity securities that have readily determinable fair values that are not trading securities as available-for-sale securities. Unrealized changes in the fair value of an available-for-sale security are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, until disposed of or determined to be other-than-temporarily impaired, at which time the realized changes are reported in our statement of operations.

Purchase Accounting

We account for the attainment of a controlling interest in a business using the acquisition method. In determining the estimated fair value of certain acquired assets and liabilities, we make assumptions based upon many different factors, such as historical and other relevant information and analyses performed by independent parties. Assumptions may be incomplete, and unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that could affect the validity of such assumptions, estimates, or actual results.

Media Library

Our media library asset represents the fair value of libraries of media acquired through business combinations, the purchase price of media rights to both video and audio titles, and the capitalized cost to produce media products, all of which we market to retailers and to e-commerce and subscription customers. Our media library is shown in the accompanying balance sheets net of accumulated amortization of $15.8 million and $14.5 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and is amortized over the estimated useful lives of the titles, which range from five to fifteen years.

Capitalized media library production costs consist of costs incurred to produce the media content, net of accumulated amortization. We recognize these costs, as well as participation costs, as expenses on an individual title basis equal to the ratio that the current year’s gross revenues bear to our estimate of total ultimate gross revenues from all sources to be earned over a maximum seven-year period. We state capitalized production costs at the lower of unamortized cost or estimated fair value on an individual title basis. We continually review revenue forecasts, based primarily on historical sales statistics, and revise these forecasts when warranted by changing conditions. When estimates of total revenues and other events or changes in circumstances indicate that a title has an estimated fair value that is less than its unamortized cost, we recognize an impairment loss in the current period for the amount by which the unamortized cost exceeds the title’s estimated fair value.

Amortization expense for capitalized produced media content and acquired media rights is shown in the table below.

Based on total media library costs at December 31, 2015 and assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets or a material increase in the video productions or media acquired, we expect the amortization expense for 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 to be $2.2 million, $1.5 million, $1.2 million $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

Goodwill and Other Intangibles

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the estimated fair value of assets acquired less liabilities assumed in a business acquisition. Our other intangibles consist of customer related assets. We review goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise on a goodwill reporting unit level. We have the option of first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a goodwill reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If it is determined that the fair value for a goodwill reporting unit is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount for that goodwill reporting unit, then the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. If it is determined that the two-step

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impairment test is necessary, then for step one, we compare the estimated fair value of a goodwill reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of a goodwill reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, we consider the goodwill of the reporting unit not impaired. If the carrying amount of a goodwill reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, we perform the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of impairment loss. We use either a comparable market approach or a traditional present value method to test for potential impairment. The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is highly subjective and requires significant judgment at many points during the analysis. Application of alternative assumptions and definitions could yield significantly different results.

Long-Lived Assets

We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets held and used, other than goodwill, when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. We consider the carrying value of a long-lived asset impaired when the total projected undiscounted cash flows from such asset are separately identifiable and are less than the carrying value. We recognize a loss based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the long-lived asset. We determine the estimated fair value primarily using the projected cash flows from the asset discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.

Income Taxes

We provide for income taxes pursuant to the liability method. The liability method requires recognition of deferred income taxes based on temporary differences between financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities, using current enacted income tax rates and regulations. These differences will result in taxable income or deductions in future years when the reported amount of the asset or liability is recovered or settled, respectively. Considerable judgment is required in determining when these events may occur and whether recovery of an asset, including the utilization of a net operating loss or other carryforward prior to its expiration, is more likely than not. Due to historical losses, we established a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets at the end of 2013.

Revenue

We recognize revenue in our Gaiam Brand segment when the goods are shipped to the customer and collection is either probable or has occurred. The amount of revenue recognized is net of estimated returns and other chargebacks (or channel credits), which are estimated using historical return and credit rates. If the actual amount of returns and chargebacks were to vary significantly from our estimates, it could materially impact our results of operations in subsequent periods. We recognize amounts billed to customers for postage and handling as revenue at the same time we recognize the revenue arising from the product sale. Travel revenues are recognized in the period which the trip begins. We recognize revenue in our Gaia segment ratably over the subscription period after collection has occurred. We present revenue net of taxes collected from customers.

Share-Based Compensation

We recognize compensation cost for share-based awards based on the estimated fair value of the award on date of grant. We measure compensation cost at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award and recognize compensation cost upon the probable attainment of a specified performance condition over the estimated performance period or for time based awards over the service period. We use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of the award. In estimating this fair value, we use certain assumptions, as disclosed in Note 13. Share-Based Compensation, consisting of the expected life of the option, risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, and volatility. The use of a different estimate for any one of these components could have a material impact on the amount of calculated compensation expense.

Defined Contribution Plan

We have adopted a defined contribution retirement plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Internal Revenue Code”), which covers substantially all employees. Eligible employees may contribute amounts to the plan, via payroll withholding, subject to certain limitations. The 401(k) plan permits, but does not require, us to make additional matching contributions to the 401(k) plan on behalf of all participants in the 401(k) plan. We match 50% of an employee’s contribution, up to an annual maximum matching contribution of $1,500. We made matching contributions to the 401(k) plan of $0.2 million, $0.2 million, and $0.3 million in each of the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Foreign Currency Translation

Our foreign subsidiaries use their local currency as their functional currency. We translate assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. We translate income and expense accounts at the average monthly exchange rates during the year. We record resulting translation adjustments, net of income taxes, as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

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Fair Value Measurements

Fair value represents the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Assets and liabilities are valued based upon observable and non-observable inputs. Valuations using Level 1 inputs are based on unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for the identical assets or liabilities at the measurement date. Level 2 inputs utilize significant other observable inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1, either directly or indirectly; and valuations using Level 3 inputs are based on significant unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data and reflect the use of significant management judgment.

Derivative and Hedging Instruments

We use derivative instruments to manage a portion of our exposure to changes in currency exchange rates. Our eco-travel subsidiary makes a significant amount of payments to tour operators in Canadian dollars, and to a lesser extent in South African Rand, Australian dollars, Euros, Danish Krone, and New Zealand dollars. Our derivatives have consisted of forward and option contracts. We classify the cash flows from these instruments in the same category as the cash flows from the hedged items. We do not use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Derivative instruments are measured at their fair values, using Level 2 inputs, and recognized as either assets or liabilities. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivative instruments is based on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Our derivative instruments have not been designated as hedges for accounting purposes, therefore, gains or losses from changes in fair values are recognized in other expense, net in the accompanying statements of operations.

Comprehensive Loss

Our comprehensive loss is comprised of our net loss, noncontrolling interest net income, foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax, and unrealized changes in the fair value of equity securities, net of tax.

The tax effects allocated to our accumulated other comprehensive loss components were as follows:

Net Income (Loss) Per Share Attributable To Gaiam, Inc. Common Shareholders

Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders excludes any dilutive effects of options. We compute basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. We compute diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders using the weighted average number of common shares and common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. We excluded weighted average common stock equivalents of 954,000, 725,000, and 1,440,000 from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders for 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, because their effect was antidilutive.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Gaiam, Inc. common shareholders: