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## Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued) 

the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date, while revenues and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during the years. Translation adjustments are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, a separate component of stockholders’ equity. 

## (z) Investment in Affiliate 

The Company holds a minority interest in Ridemakerz, LLC of approximately 21%, which is accounted for under the equity method. In 2009, the carrying value of this investment was reduced to $-0-. No income or loss allocations, impairments or other charges related to Ridemakerz were recorded in fiscal 2013 or 2011. In 2012, certain investors exercised a put option on 1.25 million shares, requiring an additional investment of $0.5 million, which was immediately impaired and included in selling, general and administrative expenses as a component of net loss before income taxes in the Retail segment. Under the current agreements, the Company could, at its discretion, own up to approximately 28% of fully diluted equity in Ridemakerz. The Company has no further obligations relating to its investment in Ridemakerz. 

## (3) Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands): 

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For 2013, 2012 and 2011, depreciation expense was $18.6 million, $20.4 million and $22.8 million, respectively. 

In 2012, the Company made the decision to close a number of stores. The Company considers a more likely than not assessment that an individual location will close as a triggering event to review the store asset group for recoverability. As a result of these reviews, it was determined that certain stores would not be able to recover the carrying value of store leasehold improvements through expected undiscounted cash flows over the shortened remaining life of the related assets. Accordingly, the carrying value of the assets was reduced to fair value, calculated as the net present value of estimated future cash flows for each asset group, and asset impairment charges of $1.0 million and $0.9 million were recorded in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses as a component of net loss before income taxes in the Retail segment. Any remaining net book value is depreciated over the shortened expected life. The inputs used to determine the fair value of the assets are Level 3 fair value inputs as defined by ASC section 820-10. 

During 2013, the Company reviewed the operating performance and forecasts of future performance for the stores in its Retail segment. As a result of that review, it was determined that several stores would not be able to recover the carrying value of certain store leasehold improvements through expected undiscounted cash flows over the remaining life of the related assets. Accordingly, the carrying value of the assets was reduced to fair value, calculated as the net present value of estimated future cash flows for each asset group, and asset impairment charges of $0.1 million were recorded in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, which are included in cost of merchandise sold as a component of net loss before income taxes in the Retail segment. The inputs used to determine the fair value of the assets are Level 3 fair value inputs as defined by ASC section 820-10. In the event that we decide to close any or all of these stores in the future, we may be required to record additional impairments, lease termination charges, severance charges and other charges. The Company recorded asset impairment charges of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011. 

## (4) Property and Equipment 

Property and equipment consist of the following (in thousands): 

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In 2012, the Company made the decision to close a number of stores. The Company considers a more likely than not assessment that an individual location will close as a triggering event to review the store asset group for recoverability. As a result of these reviews, it was determined that certain stores would not be able to recover the carrying value of store leasehold improvements through expected undiscounted cash flows over the shortened remaining life of the related assets. Accordingly, the carrying value of the assets was reduced to fair value, calculated as the net present value of estimated future cash flows for each asset group, and asset impairment charges of $1.0 million and $0.9 million were recorded in fiscal 2013 and fiscal 2012, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses as a component of net loss before income taxes in the Retail segment. Any remaining net book value is depreciated over the shortened expected life. The inputs used to determine the fair value of the assets are Level 3 fair value inputs as defined by ASC section 820-10. 

