Published: March 15, 2011
GSI Commerce Closes Acquisition of Fanatics, Inc.
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - (BUSINESS WIRE) - GSI Commerce Inc. (Nasdaq: GSIC), today announced it has closed its
acquisition of Fanatics, Inc., a Jacksonville, Florida-based company
that operates more than 250 e-commerce websites, including www.footballfanatics.com,
and over 60 e-commerce stores for collegiate and professional sports
partners and media organizations.
GSI also announced it has closed its new $400 million credit agreement.
The new five-year agreement, which replaces the company's existing $150
million revolving credit facility, includes a $285 million revolving
line of credit and a $115 million term loan.
GSI previously announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a
stock repurchase program contingent upon the closing of the Fanatics
acquisition. Under the program, GSI is authorized to repurchase up to
$50 million of its outstanding shares of common stock from time to time
through March 14, 2013 at prevailing prices in the open market,
including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans.
About GSI Commerce
GSI Commerce enables e-commerce, multichannel retailing and digital
marketing for global enterprises in the U.S. and internationally. GSI's
e-commerce services which include technology, order management, payment
processing, fulfillment and customer care, are available on a modular
basis or as part of an integrated solution. GSI's Global Marketing
Services division provides innovative digital marketing products and
services comprised of database management and segmentation, marketing
distribution channels, a global digital agency to drive strategic and
creative direction and an advanced advertising analytics and attribution
management platform. Additionally, GSI provides brands and retailers
platforms to engage directly with consumers through RueLaLa.com, an
online private sale shopping destination, and ShopRunner.com, a
members-only shopping service that offers unlimited free two-day
shipping and free shipping on returns for a $79 annual subscription.
Forward-Looking Statements
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of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements
made in this release, other than statements of historical fact, are
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"estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "will," "would,"
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Forward-looking statements are based on the then-current expectations,
beliefs, assumptions, estimates and forecasts about the business of GSI
Commerce. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to
predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially
from what is expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.
Factors which may affect GSI Commerce's business, financial condition
and operating results include: the effects of changes in the economy,
consumer spending, the financial markets and the industries in which GSI
Commerce and its clients operate; changes affecting the Internet and
e-commerce, the ability of GSI Commerce to develop and maintain
relationships with strategic partners and suppliers and the timing of
its establishment, extension or termination of its relationships with
clients; the ability of GSI Commerce to timely and successfully develop,
maintain and protect its technology, confidential and proprietary
information, and to timely and successfully enhance, develop and
maintain its product and service offerings, and to execute
operationally; the ability of GSI Commerce to attract and retain
qualified personnel; and the ability of GSI Commerce to successfully
integrate acquisitions of other businesses; and the performance of
acquired businesses. More information about potential factors that could
affect GSI Commerce can be found in its most recent Form 10-K, Form 10-Q
and other reports and statements filed by GSI Commerce with the SEC. GSI
Commerce expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update these
forward-looking statements.

GSI Commerce, Inc.
Steve Somers, CFA
Sr. Director, Corporate
Development,
Investor Relations & Treasury
610-491-7068
ir@gsicommerce.com
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