Filed Pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-205940

Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018

NOTICE OF WRITTEN CONSENT AND INFORMATION STATEMENT

WE ARE NOT ASKING SEQUENTIAL STOCKHOLDERS FOR A PROXY AND SEQUENTIAL STOCKHOLDERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO SEND US A PROXY.

To the Stockholders of Sequential Brands Group, Inc.:

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (which we refer to as “Sequential”) and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (which we refer to as “MSLO”) have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of June 22, 2015, as it may be amended from time to time (which we refer to as the “merger agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, MSLO and Sequential will become wholly owned subsidiaries of a newly formed company, which is currently named Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc. (which we refer to as “Holdings”). We expect at closing Holdings to be renamed “Sequential Brands Group, Inc.” and shares of Holdings common stock, par value $0.01 per share (which we refer to as “Holdings common stock”), to be traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SQBG.”

If the proposed transaction is consummated, MSLO’s stockholders will receive cash and/or shares of Holdings common stock, as calculated in accordance with the merger agreement. Specifically, for each share of MSLO common stock they own, MSLO’s stockholders will have an opportunity to elect to receive either $6.15 in Holdings common stock or $6.15 in cash, subject to certain conditions and potential proration, as set forth in the merger agreement and further described in this combined statement/prospectus. MSLO stockholders who do not make an election shall receive, for each share of MSLO common stock they own immediately prior to the MSLO merger, either $6.15 in cash or the same number of shares of Holdings common stock as if they had made a stock election, subject to proration as set forth in the merger agreement. The aggregate amount of cash to be paid to MSLO stockholders is fixed in the merger agreement at $176,681,757.15, an amount that is equal to approximately 50% of the total consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in connection with the proposed transaction. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Sequential stockholders will receive, for each share of Sequential common stock they own as of immediately prior to the proposed transaction, one share of Holdings common stock.

Under Section 251(c) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (which we refer to as the “DGCL”), Sequential’s stockholders are required to approve the merger agreement providing for the merger of Singer Merger Sub, Inc. with and into Sequential (which we refer to as the “Sequential merger”). In addition, pursuant to applicable Nasdaq Listing Rules, the issuance of Holdings shares in the MSLO merger is deemed an issuance by Sequential. Because the number of shares of Holdings common stock to be issued in connection with the MSLO merger will have, upon issuance, voting power equal to or in excess of 20% of the voting power of Sequential outstanding before such issuance, Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a) requires the approval of the holders of a majority of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Sequential of such issuance.

Following the execution of the merger agreement, certain Sequential stockholders that beneficially owned, in the aggregate, 20,252,355 shares of Sequential’s common stock, or approximately 51% of the shares of Sequential’s common stock outstanding and entitled to vote on such matters as of June 22, 2015 executed a written consent in lieu of a meeting and, on June 22, 2015, delivered such written consent to Sequential, adopting and approving the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Sequential merger, and the issuance of shares of Holdings common stock as a portion of the consideration for the proposed transaction in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(a). As a result, no further action by any other Sequential stockholder is required to approve the merger agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby, including the issuance of shares of Holdings common stock.

Sequential has not solicited and will not be soliciting your authorization or approval of the merger agreement or the transactions contemplated thereby. We are furnishing this Notice of Written Consent and the accompanying combined statement/prospectus to provide you with material information concerning the actions taken in connection with the written consent in accordance with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder, including Regulation 14C. This Notice of Written Consent and the accompanying combined statement/prospectus also constitute notice to you under Section 228 of the DGCL of the actions taken by written consent.

Thank you for your continued interest in Sequential. Information about the proposed transaction is contained in the accompanying combined statement/prospectus. We encourage you to read this entire combined statement/prospectus carefully, including the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 37.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 
/s/ William Sweedler

William Sweedler
Chairman of the Board of Directors

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued under this combined statement/prospectus or determined that this combined statement/prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This combined statement/prospectus is dated October 27, 2015 and is first being mailed to stockholders of Sequential on or about October 27, 2015.

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TO THE STOCKHOLDERS OF MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA, INC.
MERGER PROPOSAL — YOUR VOTE IS VERY IMPORTANT

Dear Stockholders of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.:

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (“MSLO”) invites you to attend a special meeting of its stockholders to be held on December 2, 2015, to consider and vote on a proposal to adopt an Agreement and Plan of Merger between MSLO and Sequential Brands Group, Inc. (“Sequential”), dated as of June 22, 2015, and pursuant to which MSLO and Sequential will become wholly owned subsidiaries of a newly formed holding company, Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”). We believe this proposed transaction provides an excellent opportunity for MSLO to join Sequential’s strong consumer brands platform and for MSLO’s stockholders to receive significant value for their shares of MSLO common stock.

If the proposed transaction with Sequential is consummated, MSLO’s stockholders will receive cash and/or shares of Holdings common stock, as calculated in accordance with the merger agreement. Specifically, for each share of MSLO common stock they own, MSLO’s stockholders will have an opportunity to elect to receive either $6.15 in Holdings common stock or $6.15 in cash, subject to certain conditions and potential proration, as set forth in the merger agreement and further described in this combined statement/prospectus. MSLO stockholders who do not make an election shall receive, for each share of MSLO common stock they own immediately prior to the MSLO merger, either $6.15 in cash or the same number of shares of Holdings common stock as if they had made a stock election, subject to proration as set forth in the merger agreement. The aggregate amount of cash to be paid to MSLO stockholders is fixed in the merger agreement at $176,681,757.15, an amount that is equal to approximately 50% of the total consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in connection with the proposed transaction. For each share of MSLO common stock with respect to which an MSLO stockholder has made a stock election, such stockholder will receive $6.15 worth of shares of Holdings common stock. The market prices of Sequential common stock and MSLO Class A common stock will fluctuate before the proposed transaction is completed and the exchange ratio used to determine the number of shares of Holdings common stock ultimately received by MSLO stockholders will depend on the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock during the five-day period before the transaction is completed. Therefore, MSLO stockholders who elect to receive all or a portion of their consideration for the MSLO merger in Holdings common stock will not know the exact number of shares of Holdings common stock they will receive until the proposed transaction is completed. Provided the other conditions to the consummation of the transaction are satisfied, we expect that the proposed transaction will be completed shortly after the holders of MSLO’s common stock vote to approve the proposed transaction at the MSLO special meeting. Holdings intends to apply to list its common stock on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SQBG,” subject to official notice of issuance, and, following consummation of the transaction, we anticipate that Holdings will change its name to “Sequential Brands Group, Inc.”

Consummation of the proposed transaction with Sequential is contingent upon, among other things, the approval of both (1) holders of at least a majority in combined voting power of the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock and (2) holders of at least 50% in voting power of the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock not owned, directly or indirectly, by Martha Stewart and her affiliates. Martha Stewart and her affiliates own all of the outstanding MSLO Class B common stock.

THE MSLO BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE MSLO STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” EACH OF THE PROPOSALS TO BE CONSIDERED AT THE MSLO SPECIAL MEETING.

Information about the special meeting, the proposed transaction, the consideration for the proposed transaction and other business to be considered by MSLO stockholders is contained in this combined statement/prospectus and the documents incorporated by reference. We encourage you to read this entire combined statement/prospectus carefully, including the section titled “Risk Factors” beginning on page 37.

Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the special meeting, please submit a proxy to vote your shares as soon as possible to make sure your shares are represented at the meeting. Your failure to vote will have the same effect as voting against the proposal to adopt the merger agreement.

Sincerely,

/s/ Daniel W. Dienst Daniel W. Dienst Chief Executive Officer		/s/ Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Founder

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved of the securities to be issued under this combined statement/prospectus or determined that this combined statement/prospectus is accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This combined statement/prospectus is dated October 27, 2015 and is first being mailed to the stockholders of MSLO on or about October 27, 2015.

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MARTHA STEWART LIVING OMNIMEDIA, INC.
601 West 26^th Street, 9^th Floor, New York, NY 10001

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS

October 27, 2015

The Board of Directors of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. (“MSLO”), a Delaware corporation, has called for a special meeting of the stockholders of MSLO, to be held at MSLO’s headquarters, 601 West 26^th Street, 9^th Floor, New York, NY 10001, on December 2, 2015 at 9:00 a.m., local time. The purposes of the meeting are to:

After careful consideration, the MSLO Board of Directors, on June 22, 2015, acting upon the recommendation of a special committee comprised solely of independent directors, has, by resolutions duly adopted by a vote of all members of the MSLO Board of Directors other than Martha Stewart (who recused herself), (i) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the MSLO merger, are fair to, and in the best interests of, MSLO and its stockholders, (ii) approved and adopted the merger agreement, including the MSLO merger, (iii) approved and declared advisable the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein and (iv) recommended that the stockholders of MSLO adopt the merger agreement and approve the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

THE MSLO BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS THAT THE MSLO STOCKHOLDERS VOTE “FOR” EACH OF THE MSLO MERGER PROPOSAL, THE MSLO ADJOURNMENT PROPOSAL AND THE MSLO COMPENSATION PROPOSAL.

Only stockholders of record of MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock as of the close of business on October 26, 2015, the record date, are entitled to receive notice of the MSLO special meeting and to vote at the MSLO special meeting or any adjournments or postponements thereof.

We cannot complete the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement without the approval of the MSLO merger proposal. Assuming a quorum is present at the special meeting, approval of the MSLO merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of both (1) holders of at least a majority in combined voting power of

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the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock and (2) holders of at least 50% in voting power of the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock not owned, directly or indirectly, by Martha Stewart and her affiliates. Martha Stewart and her affiliates own all of the outstanding MSLO Class B common stock.

For more information about the proposed transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, please review carefully the accompanying combined statement/prospectus, including documents incorporated by reference therein, and the merger agreement attached to it as Annex A.

As a stockholder of record, you are cordially invited to attend the special meeting in person. In order to attend the MSLO special meeting, you will need to print an admission ticket in advance by visiting www.proxyvote.com and following the instructions provided (you will need the 16 digit number included on your proxy card to receive an admission ticket). All stockholders should bring photo identification.

Your vote is very important. Whether or not you plan to attend the MSLO special meeting, please vote in advance by proxy in whichever way is most convenient — in writing, by telephone or by the Internet. If your shares are held in the name of a broker or other nominee, please follow the instructions on a voting instruction card furnished by the record holder.

If you have any questions concerning the merger agreement or the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement or this combined statement/prospectus, would like additional copies or need help voting your shares of MSLO common stock, please contact MSLO’s proxy solicitor:

D. F. King & Co., Inc.
48 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
Toll-free: (866) 304-5477
e-mail: info@dfking.com

October 27, 2015

By order of the Board of Directors,

Allison Hoffman

Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This combined statement/prospectus incorporates important business and financial information about Sequential and MSLO from other documents that Sequential and MSLO have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which we refer to as the “SEC,” and that are not included in or delivered with this combined statement/prospectus. This information is available to you without charge upon your request. You can obtain the documents incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus by requesting them in writing or by telephone from the appropriate company at the following addresses and telephone numbers:

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. 5 Bryant Park, 30th Floor New York, NY 10018 (646) 564-2577		Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. 601 West 26th Street, 9th Floor New York, NY 10001 (212) 827-8000

Investors may also consult Sequential’s and MSLO’s websites under the respective investor relations links for more information concerning the proposed transaction described in this combined statement/prospectus. Sequential’s website is http://sequentialbrandsgroup.com/. MSLO’s website is http://www.marthastewart.com/. Information included on either of these websites is not incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus.

If you are a MSLO stockholder and would like to request any documents, please do so by November 24, 2015, five business days prior to the date of the MSLO special meeting, in order to receive them before the MSLO special meeting.

For more information, see “Where You Can Find More Information.”

ABOUT THIS COMBINED STATEMENT/PROSPECTUS

This combined statement/prospectus, which forms part of a registration statement on Form S-4 filed with the SEC by Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc., referred to as “Holdings” (File No. 333-205940), constitutes a prospectus of Holdings under Section 5 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, referred to as the “Securities Act,” with respect to the shares of Holdings common stock to be issued to Sequential stockholders and MSLO stockholders pursuant to the merger agreement. This combined statement/prospectus also constitutes a proxy statement under Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, referred to as the “Exchange Act,” with respect to the MSLO stockholders and an information statement under Section 14(c) of the Exchange Act with respect to the Sequential stockholders. It also constitutes a notice of meeting with respect to the special meeting of MSLO stockholders and a notice of written consent with respect to the Sequential stockholders.

You should rely only on the information contained in or incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus. No one has been authorized to provide you with information that is different from that contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this combined statement/prospectus. You should not assume that the information contained in, or incorporated by reference into, this combined statement/prospectus is accurate as of any date other than the date of this combined statement/prospectus. Neither our mailing of this combined statement/prospectus to Sequential stockholders or MSLO stockholders, nor the issuance by Holdings of common stock in connection with the mergers, will create any implication to the contrary.

This combined statement/prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, or the solicitation of a proxy, in any jurisdiction to or from any person to whom it is unlawful to make any such offer or solicitation in such jurisdiction. Information contained in this combined statement/prospectus regarding Sequential has been provided by Sequential and information contained in this combined statement/prospectus regarding MSLO has been provided by MSLO.

Unless otherwise indicated or as the context otherwise requires, all references in this combined statement/prospectus to:

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS			1
SUMMARY			14
The Companies			14
The Mergers and the Merger Agreement			16
Comparative Stock Prices and Dividends			28
The MSLO Special Meeting			28
Selected Historical Financial Data of Sequential			30
Selected Historical Financial Data of MSLO			32
Summary Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information			33
Equivalent and Comparative Per Share Information			35
RISK FACTORS			37
Risks Related to the Mergers			37
Risks Related to the Business of the Combined Company Upon Completion of the Mergers			43
Risks Related to MSLO and Sequential and Holdings After the Mergers			46
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS			47
THE COMPANIES			49
THE MERGERS			52
Effects of the Mergers			52
Background of the Mergers			52
Consideration			68
Election Procedures			69
Financing of the Mergers			69
Certain Governance Matters Following the Mergers			71
Accounting Treatment			71
Regulatory Clearances for the Mergers			71
Litigation Related to the Mergers			71
Listing of Holdings Common Stock			72
Delisting and Deregistration of Sequential Common Stock and MSLO Class A Common Stock			72
Combined Company Corporate Offices			73
Plans for the Combined Company			73
DESCRIPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT			74
The Mergers			74
Closing and Effective Time of the Mergers			74
Directors and Officers			75
Sequential Merger Consideration for Sequential Stockholders			75
MSLO Merger Consideration for MSLO Stockholders			75
Treatment of Sequential Stock Options and Other Stock-Based Awards			78
Treatment of MSLO Stock Options and Other Stock-Based Awards			79

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Conditions to Completion of the Mergers			80
Dissenting Shares			81
Representations and Warranties			82
Definition of Material Adverse Effect			84
Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time			84
Mutual Access			88
Non-Solicitation Obligations and Exceptions			88
Change of Board Recommendation			90
Effect on MSLO Benefits			91
Regulatory Approvals and Efforts to Close the Mergers			92
Indemnification and Insurance			92
Financing			93
Other Covenants and Agreements			94
Termination of the Merger Agreement			94
Effect of Termination			95
Termination Fee and Sequential Expenses			95
Specific Performance			96
Other Fees and Expenses			96
Amendment and Waiver			97
Governing Law			97
THE VOTING AGREEMENT			98
INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGERS			99
Agreements with Martha Stewart			99
MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGERS			102
Tax Consequences of the Mergers Generally			102
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the MSLO Merger to U.S. Holders of MSLO Common Stock			103
U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Sequential Merger to U.S. Holders of Sequential Common Stock			104
Cash in Lieu of Fractional Shares			104
Backup Withholding			105
THE MSLO SPECIAL MEETING			106
Date, Time and Place			106
Purpose of the MSLO Special Meeting			106
Recommendation of the Board of Directors of MSLO			106
MSLO Record Date; Stockholders Entitled to Vote			106
Quorum			107
Required Vote			107
Failure to Vote, Abstentions and Broker Non-Votes			107
Voting in Person			107

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Voting of Proxies			108
How Proxies Are Counted			108
Voting of MSLO Shares Held in Street Name			108
Revocability of Proxies and Changes to a MSLO Stockholder’s Vote			108
Tabulation of Votes			109
Solicitation of Proxies			109
Adjournments			109
Confidentiality of Voting			110
Assistance			110
MSLO PROPOSAL 1: THE ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT			111
MSLO’s Reasons for the Mergers; Recommendation of the MSLO Board of Directors			111
Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor			115
Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers			123
Election Procedures			128
Exchange of Shares			130
Appraisal Rights			132
Certain Forecasts of MSLO			132
MSLO PROPOSAL 2: POSSIBLE ADJOURNMENT TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL PROXIES, IF NECESSARY OR ADVISABLE			138
MSLO PROPOSAL 3: ADVISORY (NONBINDING) VOTE ON COMPENSATION			139
SEQUENTIAL INFORMATION STATEMENT REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT AND RELATED MATTERS			140
Sequential’s Reasons for the Mergers; Approval of the Sequential Board of Directors			140
Opinion of Sequential’s Financial Advisor			142
Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers			148
Exchange of Shares			149
Treatment of Sequential Stock Options and Other Sequential Equity-Based Awards			149
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION			151
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET AS OF JUNE 30, 2015			153
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014			157
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015			159
COMPARATIVE STOCK PRICES AND DIVIDENDS			163
Market Prices and Dividend Data			163

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DESCRIPTION OF HOLDINGS CAPITAL STOCK			166
Authorized Common Stock			166
Common Stock			166
Additional Classes or Series of Preferred Stock			166
Charter and Bylaw Provisions; Takeover Statutes			166
COMPARISON OF RIGHTS OF HOLDINGS STOCKHOLDERS, SEQUENTIAL STOCKHOLDERS AND MSLO STOCKHOLDERS			168
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS OF MSLO COMMON STOCK AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER ISSUES			185
APPRAISAL RIGHTS			187
Appraisal Rights of MSLO Stockholders			187
Appraisal Rights of Sequential Stockholders			190
LEGAL MATTERS			190
EXPERTS			190
Sequential			190
MSLO			191
Galaxy Brand Holdings, Inc. and Galaxy Brands, LLC			191
With You, Inc. and Corny Dog, Inc.			191
FUTURE STOCKHOLDER OR STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS			191
Sequential			191
MSLO			192
OTHER MATTERS			192
HOUSEHOLDING			192
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION			192
Annex A Agreement and Plan of Merger			A-1
Annex B Opinion of Consensus Securities LLC			B-1
Annex C Opinion of Moelis & Company LLC			C-1
Annex D Form of Certificate of Incorporation of Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.			D-1
Annex E Form of Bylaws of Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.			E-1
Annex F Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware			F-1

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

The following questions and related answers are intended to address briefly some commonly asked questions regarding the mergers and the other matters described in this combined statement/prospectus, including those to be considered at the MSLO special meeting. These questions and answers may not address all questions that may be important to you as a stockholder. We urge you to read carefully the remainder of this combined statement/prospectus because the information in this section does not provide all the information that might be important to you with respect to the mergers and the other matters being considered at the MSLO special meeting. Additional important information is also contained in the annexes to and the documents incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus.

About the Mergers

Following the mergers, MSLO and Sequential will no longer be public companies, MSLO Class A common stock and Sequential common stock will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market, respectively (which we refer to as the “NYSE” and the “Nasdaq,” respectively) and deregistered under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which we refer to as the “Exchange Act”). However, Holdings common stock will be listed for trading on the Nasdaq. An illustration of the organization of Sequential, MSLO and Holdings, before and after the mergers can be found under “Summary — The Mergers and the Merger Agreement — Effects of the Mergers.”

This combined statement/prospectus serves as the proxy statement through which MSLO will solicit proxies to obtain the necessary stockholder approvals in connection with the proposed mergers. It also serves as the prospectus by which Holdings will issue shares of its common stock as consideration in the MSLO merger and the Sequential merger.

MSLO is holding a special meeting of stockholders on December 2, 2015 (which we refer to as the “MSLO special meeting”) in order to obtain the stockholder approval necessary to approve the merger agreement. MSLO stockholders will also be asked to approve the adjournment of the MSLO special meeting (if necessary or advisable to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the merger agreement) and to approve, by nonbinding advisory vote, the compensation arrangements for MSLO’s named executive officers in connection with the mergers. See questions and answers under “— About the MSLO Special Meeting” below.

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This combined statement/prospectus contains important information about the mergers, the merger agreement (a copy of which is attached as Annex A) and the MSLO special meeting. You should read this information carefully and in its entirety. The enclosed voting materials allow MSLO stockholders to vote their shares without attending the MSLO special meeting.

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Sequential stockholders are not required to take any action to receive the Sequential merger consideration. At the effective time, each share of Sequential common stock will automatically be converted into a share of Holdings common stock and any certificates representing shares of Sequential common stock shall be cancelled and may be returned to Sequential’s transfer agent, Computershare Inc. and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”).

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Each outstanding MSLO Option that is subject to performance-vesting conditions and is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers will receive the payment referred to in the immediately-preceding paragraph if it is vested as of such time. Such MSLO Options that are not so vested will be canceled in exchange for cash payments as follows: Kenneth West ($49,750); Allison Hoffman ($16,600) and Ritwik Chatterjee ($24,900).

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of MSLO common stock that is subject solely to a time-based vesting condition (each, an “MSLO RSU”) that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers will be cancelled and converted into a right to receive a cash payment of $6.15 for each share of MSLO common stock subject to the MSLO RSU.

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of MSLO common stock that is subject to performance-based vesting conditions (each, a “MSLO Performance RSU Award”), that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers will be cancelled. The holder of any such MSLO Performance RSU Award that by its terms would have been provided an opportunity to achieve the performance conditions of such award during certain specified periods following certain terminations of the holder’s employment will receive cash payments as follows: Daniel Dienst ($2,550,000); Kenneth West ($204,000); Allison Hoffman ($240,000); and Ritwik Chatterjee ($216,000). These amounts are intended to approximate the value of these unvested MSLO Performance RSU Awards and were determined based on a price per share determined by Sequential taking into account the vesting and performance terms of such RSUs.

Each outstanding option to acquire shares of Sequential common stock (a “Sequential Stock Option”), whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into an option to purchase, on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers (a) that number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole share, equal to the product determined by multiplying (x) the total number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential Stock Option immediately prior to the effective time by (y) the Sequential exchange ratio, (b) at a per-share exercise price, rounded up to the nearest whole cent, equal to the quotient determined by dividing (x) the exercise price per share of Sequential common stock at which such Sequential Stock Option was exercisable immediately prior to the effective time by (y) the Sequential exchange ratio.

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of Sequential common stock (a “Sequential RSU Award”), whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into a Holdings restricted stock unit award on the terms and conditions

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(including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time, with respect to a number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded up to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential RSU Award immediately prior to the effective time by the Sequential exchange ratio.

Each unvested award of restricted Sequential common stock (a “Sequential Restricted Stock Award”) that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into a Holdings restricted stock award on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time, with respect to a number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded up to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential Restricted Stock Award by the Sequential exchange ratio.

The consequences of the MSLO merger to a U.S. holder of MSLO common stock will depend on the relative mix of cash and Holdings common stock received by the U.S. holder in the MSLO merger. A U.S. holder of MSLO common stock that exchanges all of its shares of MSLO common stock solely

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for shares of Holdings common stock will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of shares of MSLO common stock for shares of Holdings common stock in the MSLO merger, except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares. A U.S. holder of MSLO common stock that exchanges all of its shares of MSLO common stock solely for cash will generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received in the MSLO merger and the U.S. holder’s basis in the shares of MSLO common stock surrendered in exchange for such cash. A U.S. holder of MSLO common stock that exchanges shares of MSLO common stock for a combination of Holdings common stock and cash will recognize gain (but not loss) equal to the lesser of (i) the difference between the sum of the fair market value of the Holdings common stock and cash received in the MSLO merger and the U.S. holder’s basis in the shares of MSLO common stock surrendered and (ii) the amount of cash received in the MSLO merger.

A U.S. holder of Sequential common stock will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of shares of Sequential common stock for shares of Holdings common stock in the Sequential merger.

Please carefully review the information set forth in the section titled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Mergers” for a description of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers.

About the MSLO Special Meeting

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In addition, all MSLO stockholders may vote in person at the MSLO special meeting. If you are a beneficial owner of shares of MSLO common stock held in street name, you must obtain a legal proxy from your broker, bank or nominee and present it to the inspectors of election with your ballot when you vote at the MSLO special meeting.

The MSLO Adjournment Proposal.  Approving the adjournment of the MSLO special meeting (if necessary or advisable to solicit additional proxies if there are not sufficient votes to approve the MSLO merger agreement) requires the affirmative “FOR” vote of the holders of a majority in combined voting power of the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the MSLO special meeting and entitled to vote thereon, regardless of whether a quorum is present. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal to adjourn the MSLO special meeting (which we refer to as the “MSLO adjournment proposal”). Broker non-votes, if any, and shares of MSLO common stock not in attendance at the MSLO special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of any vote to approve the MSLO adjournment proposal.

The MSLO Compensation Proposal.  In accordance with Section 14A of the Exchange Act, MSLO is providing its stockholders with the opportunity to approve, by nonbinding advisory vote, compensation payments for MSLO’s named executive officers in connection with the mergers, as reported in the section titled “MSLO Proposal 3: Advisory (Nonbinding) Vote on Compensation” (which we refer to as the “MSLO compensation proposal”). Assuming a quorum is present, approving this merger-related executive compensation proposal, on a nonbinding advisory basis, requires the affirmative “FOR” vote of the holders of a majority in combined voting power of the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the MSLO special meeting and entitled to vote thereon. Accordingly, abstentions will have the same effect as a vote “AGAINST” the proposal to approve the MSLO compensation proposal. Broker non-votes, if any, and shares of

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MSLO common stock not in attendance at the MSLO special meeting will have no effect on the outcome of any vote to approve, on a nonbinding advisory basis, the MSLO compensation proposal, assuming a quorum is present.

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Broker non-voters, if any, will have the same effect as a vote against the MSLO merger proposal. If a broker non-vote occurs, it will have no effect on the MSLO adjournment proposal, and will have no effect, assuming a quorum is present, on the MSLO compensation proposal.

Please note that you may not vote shares held in street name by returning a proxy card directly to MSLO or by voting in person at the MSLO special meeting unless you provide a “legal proxy,” which you must obtain from your broker, bank, trust company or other nominee.

Your attendance at the MSLO special meeting alone will not revoke any proxy.

Written notices of revocation and other communications about revoking MSLO proxies should be addressed to the corporate secretary of MSLO, c/o D.F. King & Co., Inc.: at 48 Wall Street, New York, NY10005.

If your shares of MSLO common stock are held in street name, you should follow the instructions of your broker, bank, trust company or other nominee regarding the revocation of proxies.

Once voting on a particular matter is completed at the MSLO special meeting, a MSLO stockholder will not be able to revoke its proxy or change its vote as to that matter.

All shares of MSLO common stock represented by valid proxies that MSLO receives through this solicitation and that are not revoked will be voted in accordance with the instructions on such proxy card. If a MSLO stockholder makes no specifications on its proxy card as to how it wants its MSLO shares voted before signing and returning it, such proxy will be voted “FOR” the MSLO merger proposal, “FOR” the MSLO adjournment proposal and “FOR” the MSLO compensation proposal.

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If the merger agreement is terminated, under certain circumstances, MSLO may be required to reimburse Sequential’s expenses in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million or to pay Sequential a termination fee (less any expenses previously paid) of either $7.5 million or $12.8 million. See the section titled “Description of the Merger Agreement — Termination Fees and Sequential Expenses.”

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If you are a holder of record of MSLO common stock, in order for your shares to be represented at the MSLO special meeting, you must:

If you hold your shares of MSLO common stock in street name, in order for your shares to be represented at the MSLO special meeting, you should instruct your broker, bank, trust company or other nominee as to how to vote your shares, following the directions from your broker, bank, trust company or other nominee provided to you.

If your MSLO shares are held in a stock brokerage account or by a broker, bank or other nominee, you should contact your broker, bank or other nominee for additional information.

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SUMMARY

This summary highlights information contained elsewhere in this combined statement/prospectus and may not contain all the information that is important to you. Sequential and MSLO urge you to read carefully the remainder of this combined statement/prospectus, including the attached annexes and the other documents to which we have referred you, because this section does not provide all the information that might be important to you with respect to the mergers and, in the case of the MSLO stockholders, the other matters being considered at the MSLO special meeting. See also the section titled “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192. We have included page references to direct you to a more complete description of the topics presented in this summary.

The Companies

Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(646) 564-2577

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware corporation, with common stock, par value $.001, traded on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SQBG.” Sequential owns, promotes, markets, and licenses a portfolio of consumer brands in the fashion, active and lifestyle categories. Sequential seeks to ensure that its brands continue to thrive and grow by employing strong brand management, design and marketing teams. Sequential has licensed and intends to license its brands in a variety of consumer categories to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the United States and around the world.

On August 18, 2014, Sequential completed its acquisition (which we refer to as the “Galaxy acquisition”) of Galaxy Brand Holdings, Inc. (which, together with its predecessor, Galaxy Brands, LLC, we refer to as “Galaxy”), a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group. On April 8, 2015, Sequential completed its acquisition (which we refer to as the “With You acquisition”) of a 62.5% interest in With You, Inc. and Corny Dog, Inc. (which, together, we refer to as “With You”).

On September 11, 2015, Sequential completed its acquisition (which we refer to as the “Joe’s Jeans Licensing acquisition”) of certain intellectual property assets used or held for use by Joe’s Jeans Inc., a publicly-traded company. We refer to the acquired assets as “Joe’s Jeans Licensing.” Joe’s Jeans Inc. retained certain branded retail stores and other assets and continued as an independent, publicly-traded company after the closing of the Joe’s Jeans Licensing acquisition. Sequential has filed, and we have incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus, carveout financial statements of Joe’s Jeans Licensing. Sequential accounted for the acquisition as a business combination in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 805 Business Combinations.

For more information see “The Companies — Sequential Brands Group, Inc.” beginning on page 49. Additional information about Sequential and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
601 West 26^th Street, 9^th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 827-8000

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware corporation, with Class A common stock, par value $0.01, traded on the NYSE under the symbol “MSO.” MSLO is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. MSLO reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media platforms each month and has a growing retail presence in thousands of retail locations. MSLO’s media brands, available across multiple platforms, include Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Everyday Food ; MSLO also offers

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books and utility applications. MSLO’s television and video programming includes “Martha Stewart’s Cooking School” and “Martha Bakes” series on PBS, in addition to made-for-the-web video and a vast library of how-to content available online. MSLO also designs high-quality Martha Stewart products in a range of lifestyle categories available through select retailers, including The Home Depot, Macy’s, JCPenney, Staples, PetSmart, Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. The MSLO family of brands also includes Chef Emeril Lagasse’s media and merchandising properties.

For more information see “The Companies — Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.” beginning on page 50. Additional information about MSLO and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192.

Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.

Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.
c/o Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(646) 564-2577

Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sequential, is a Delaware corporation that was formed on June 5, 2015, for the purpose of effecting the mergers. To date, Holdings has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the matters contemplated by the merger agreement in connection with the mergers. As of the completion of the mergers, Sequential and MSLO will each become a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, and we expect the Holdings common stock will be listed on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SQBG.” The business of Holdings will be the combined businesses currently conducted by Sequential and MSLO. For more information see “The Companies — Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.” beginning on page 50.

Singer Merger Sub, Inc.

Singer Merger Sub, Inc.
c/o Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(646) 564-2577

Singer Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, is a Delaware corporation that was formed on June 5, 2015, for the purpose of effecting the mergers. To date, Singer Merger Sub has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the matters contemplated by the merger agreement in connection with the Sequential merger. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Singer Merger Sub will be merged with and into Sequential, with Sequential surviving the Sequential merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings and Singer Merger Sub will cease to exist. For more information see “The Companies — Singer Merger Sub, Inc.” beginning on page 51.

Madeline Merger Sub, Inc.

Madeline Merger Sub, Inc.
c/o Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
(646) 564-2577

Madeline Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, is a Delaware corporation that was formed on June 5, 2015, for the purpose of effecting the mergers. To date, Madeline Merger Sub has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the matters contemplated by the merger agreement in connection with the MSLO merger. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Madeline Merger Sub will be merged with and into MSLO, with MSLO surviving the MSLO merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings and Madeline Merger Sub will cease to exist. For more information see “The Companies — Madeline Merger Sub, Inc.” beginning on page 51.

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The Mergers and the Merger Agreement

A copy of the merger agreement is attached as Annex A to this combined statement/prospectus. Sequential and MSLO encourage you to read the entire merger agreement carefully because it is the principal document governing the mergers. For more information on the merger agreement, see the section titled “Description of the Merger Agreement” beginning on page 74.

Effects of the Mergers

Subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement:

As a result, among other things, (1) Holdings will become the ultimate parent of Sequential, MSLO and their respective subsidiaries and (2) existing Sequential stockholders will receive shares of Holdings common stock, and existing MSLO stockholders will receive at their election and subject to proration, $6.15 in shares of Holdings common stock or cash for each share of MSLO common stock they own, in accordance with the terms of the merger agreement. For more information on the effects of the mergers, see the section titled “The Mergers — Effects of the Mergers” beginning on page 52.

The organization of Sequential, MSLO and Holdings before and after the mergers is illustrated below:

Prior to the Mergers

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The Mergers

After the Mergers

Merger Consideration

MSLO Merger Consideration

In the MSLO merger, MSLO stockholders will have the opportunity to elect to receive, for each share of MSLO common stock they own immediately prior to the mergers, either $6.15 in cash (which we refer to as a “cash election”) and/or a number of shares of Holdings common stock (which we refer to as a “stock election”), equal to $6.15 divided by the Sequential trading price. MSLO stockholders who do not make an election shall receive, for each share of MSLO common stock they own immediately prior to the MSLO merger, either $6.15 in cash or the same number of shares of Holdings common stock as if they had made a stock election, subject to proration as set forth in the merger agreement. The aggregate amount of cash to be paid to MSLO stockholders is fixed in the merger agreement at $176,681,757.15 and as a result, if the cash election is oversubscribed or undersubscribed, then the cash and stock elections will be subject to proration to ensure that the total amount of cash paid to MSLO stockholders in the aggregate equals $176,681,757.15. However, if any MSLO stockholder votes in favor of the merger agreement and makes a cash election with respect to one-half of its shares and a stock election with respect to one-half of its shares, such stockholder’s cash and stock elections will not be subject to proration.

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MSLO stockholders receiving consideration in stock (which we refer to as the “MSLO stock consideration”) will not receive any fractional shares of Holdings common stock in the mergers. Instead, MSLO stockholders will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares of Holdings common stock that they would otherwise have been entitled to receive.

Any MSLO stockholder may contact D.F. King & Co., Inc. at (866) 304-5477 to obtain the volume weighted average price of Sequential common stock for the five trading day period ending with the trading day preceding the date on which the stockholder contacts D.F. King & Co., Inc.

Sequential Merger Consideration

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement, in the Sequential merger, Sequential stockholders will receive, for each share of Sequential common stock they own as of immediately prior to the mergers, one share of Holdings common stock (which we refer to as the “Sequential exchange ratio”).

Financing of the Mergers

On June 22, 2015, Sequential entered into a commitment letter with GSO Capital Partners LP (which we refer to as “GSO”), pursuant to which GSO has committed (which we refer to as the “Debt Commitment”) to provide up to $360,000,000 under senior secured second lien term loans facilities (which we refer to collectively as the “Second Lien Facility”), of which (i) up to $300,000,000 will be available at the effective time of the mergers and (ii) up to $60,000,000 will be available at the effective time of the mergers to Holdings in, but not more than, two draws, which Second Lien Facility is subject to further increases, for the purposes of funding additional permitted acquisitions, in such amounts as would not cause Holdings’s total net leverage ratio (to be defined in the definitive credit agreement for the Second Lien Facility), determined on a pro forma basis after giving effect to any such increase, to exceed 6.00, which such increases are subject to agreements by the relevant lenders to provide such financing and to certain other customary conditions. The Second Lien Facility will be guaranteed by each direct and indirect current and future domestic subsidiary of Holdings, with certain exceptions and will be secured on a second priority basis by all assets of Holdings and its subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. In addition, GSO has committed (which we refer to as the “Equity Commitment” and, together with the Debt Commitment, the “Financing Commitments”), pursuant to the commitment letter, to purchase $10,000,000 of Holdings common stock at $13.50 per share. The Financing Commitments are subject to certain customary conditions, including the negotiation and execution of definitive financing agreement prior to December 22, 2015, and the consummation of the mergers in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement.

Holdings expects to borrow at the effective time of the mergers the funds available at such time under the Financing Commitments and to use the proceeds therefrom to refinance and repay, in full, Sequential’s existing indebtedness under its existing Amended and Restated Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of April 8, 2015, to finance the mergers and to pay fees and transaction costs related to the mergers and the Second Lien Facility, for working capital, capital expenditure and other lawful corporate purposes of Holdings and its subsidiaries. After the effective time of the mergers, Holdings expects to use the proceeds of any borrowings under the Second Lien Facility for corporate purposes of Holdings and its subsidiaries, and any borrowings under any incremental facilities for the purposes of permitted acquisitions.

For a detailed description of the terms of the Second Lien Facility, see “The Mergers — Financing of the Mergers” beginning on page 69.

Treatment of Sequential Stock Options and Other Sequential Equity-Based Awards

As further described below, Sequential equity awards will generally be converted into Holdings equity awards on a one-for-one basis, and otherwise upon the same terms and conditions.

Each outstanding Sequential Stock Option, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into an option to purchase, on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers (a) that number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole share, equal to the product determined by multiplying (x) the total number

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of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential Stock Option immediately prior to the effective time by (y) the Sequential exchange ratio (which is 1.0), (b) at a per-share exercise price, rounded up to the nearest whole cent, equal to the quotient determined by dividing (x) the exercise price per share of Sequential common stock at which such Sequential Stock Option was exercisable immediately prior to the effective time by (y) the Sequential exchange ratio.

Each Sequential RSU Award, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into a Holdings restricted stock unit award on a one-for-one basis on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time, with respect to a number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded up to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential RSU Award immediately prior to the effective time by the Sequential exchange ratio.

Each unvested Sequential Restricted Stock Award that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into a Holdings restricted stock award on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time, with respect to a number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded up to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential Restricted Stock Award by the Sequential exchange ratio. For more information, see the section titled “Sequential Information Statement Regarding the Adoption of the Merger Agreement and Related Matters — Treatment of Sequential Stock Options and Other Sequential Equity-Based Awards” beginning on page 149.

In connection with the mergers, Holdings shall assume and become the sponsor of Sequential’s 2005 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan and 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan. No new grants may be made under the 2005 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan. The 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan provides for the grant of stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, and other types of awards. As of October 26, 2015, 590,583 shares of Sequential common stock were available for issuance under the 2013 Stock Incentive Compensation Plan, and, at the effective time of the mergers, the shares then available will be converted on a one-for-one basis to Holdings shares available for grant.

Treatment of MSLO Stock Options and Other MSLO Equity-Based Awards

Each outstanding option to acquire shares of MSLO common stock (each a “MSLO Option”) that is subject solely to a time-based vesting condition, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be cancelled and automatically be converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the positive difference (if any) between (i) $6.15 and (ii) the exercise price for the MSLO Option. In addition, in respect of MSLO Options that (i) were granted to Mr. Dienst pursuant to his employment agreement (ii) were premium-priced and subject to time-based vesting conditions that were satisfied prior to the execution of the merger agreement, and (iii) have a minimum post-termination exercise period of 18 months, Mr. Dienst will receive the payment determined under the immediately preceding sentence, plus an aggregate additional payment of $300,000 in the form of Holdings common stock. This payment, which will be made in the form of Holdings common stock, coupled with the spread value otherwise payable in respect of such options, is intended to result in a total payment that approximates the Black-Sholes value of such options.

Each outstanding MSLO Option that is subject to performance-vesting conditions and is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers will receive the payment referred to in the immediately-preceding paragraph if it is vested as of such time. Any such performance-vesting MSLO Options that are not so vested will be canceled in exchange for cash payments to the holders thereof in the following aggregate amounts: Kenneth West ($49,750); Allison Hoffman ($16,600) and Ritwik Chatterjee ($24,900).

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of MSLO common stock that is subject solely to a time-based vesting condition (each, a “MSLO RSU”) that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers will be cancelled and converted into a right to receive a cash payment of $6.15 for each share of MSLO common stock subject to the MSLO RSU.

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Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of MSLO common stock that is subject to performance-based vesting conditions (each a “MSLO Performance RSU Award”), that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers will be cancelled. The holder of any such MSLO Performance RSU Award that by its terms would have provided an opportunity to achieve the performance conditions of such award for certain specified periods following certain terminations of the holder’s employment will receive cash payments in the following aggregate amounts: Daniel Dienst ($2,550,000); Kenneth West ($204,000); Allison Hoffman ($240,000); and Ritwik Chatterjee ($216,000). These amounts are intended to approximate the value of these unvested MSLO Performance RSU Awards and were determined based on a price per share determined by Sequential taking into account the vesting and performance terms of such RSUs.

For more information, see the section titled “MSLO Proposal 1: The Adoption of the Merger Agreement — Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Treatment of MSLO Stock Options and Other MSLO Equity-Based Awards” beginning on page 79.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Mergers

Sequential and MSLO intend for the Sequential Merger and MSLO Merger, taken together, to constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. It is a condition to Sequential’s obligation to complete the Sequential merger that Sequential receive an opinion from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, counsel to Sequential, to the effect that the mergers will constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. It is a condition to MSLO’s obligation to complete the MSLO merger that MSLO receive an opinion from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, counsel to a special committee comprised solely of independent directors of MSLO (the “Special Committee”), to the effect that the mergers will constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. If either or both of Sequential and MSLO waive their respective conditions and the respective opinion is not delivered, Sequential and MSLO will recirculate this combined statement/prospectus or a supplement thereto and resolicit proxies. Assuming the receipt and accuracy of the opinions described above, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers to U.S. holders (as defined in the section titled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Mergers”) of Sequential common stock and MSLO common stock are as follows:

The consequences of the MSLO merger to a U.S. holder of MSLO common stock will depend on the relative mix of cash and Holdings common stock received by the U.S. holder in the MSLO merger. A U.S. holder of MSLO common stock that exchanges all of its shares of MSLO common stock solely for shares of Holdings common stock will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of shares of MSLO common stock for shares of Holdings common stock in the MSLO merger, except with respect to cash received in lieu of fractional shares. A U.S. holder of MSLO common stock that exchanges all of its shares of MSLO common stock solely for cash will generally recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the amount of cash received in the MSLO merger and the U.S. holder’s basis in the shares of MSLO common stock surrendered in exchange for such cash. A U.S. holder of MSLO common stock that exchanges shares of MSLO common stock for a combination of Holdings common stock and cash will recognize gain (but not loss) equal to the lesser of (i) the difference between the sum of the fair market value of the Holdings common stock and cash received in the mergers and the U.S. holder’s basis in the shares of MSLO common stock surrendered and, (ii) the amount of cash received in the MSLO merger.

A U.S. holder of Sequential common stock will not recognize any gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes upon the exchange of shares of Sequential common stock for shares of Holdings common stock in the Sequential merger.

Please carefully review the information set forth in the section titled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Mergers” beginning on page 102 for a description of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers. Please consult your own tax advisors as to the specific tax consequences to you of the mergers.

Approval by the Sequential Board of Directors

After careful consideration, the Sequential Board of Directors, on June 21, 2015, unanimously (i) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Sequential merger, are fair to, and in the best interests of Sequential and its stockholders, (ii) approved and adopted the

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merger agreement, including the Sequential merger, (iii) approved and declared advisable the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, and (iv) recommended approval by the stockholders of Sequential of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. For factors considered by the Sequential Board of Directors in reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement, see the section titled “Sequential Information Statement Regarding the Adoption of the Merger Agreement and Related Matters — Sequential’s Reasons for the Mergers; Approval of the Sequential Board of Directors” beginning on page 140.

Financial Interests of Sequential Directors and Officers in the Sequential Merger

In addition to their ownership interest in shares of Sequential common stock, certain of our directors may be deemed to benefit from payments anticipated to be made to Tengram Capital Partners, L.P., (“TCP”), an affiliate of Tengram, upon completion of the mergers pursuant to the TCP Agreement (as defined in the section titled “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreement with Tengram Capital Partners, L.P.”) in their capacities as employees of TCP. See “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreement with Tengram Capital Partners, L.P.” beginning on page 101.

Recommendation of the MSLO Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of MSLO (the “MSLO Board of Directors”) (except for Martha Stewart, who recused herself), acting upon the unanimous recommendation of the Special Committee (i) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the MSLO merger, are fair to, and in the best interests of, MSLO and its stockholders, (ii) approved and adopted the merger agreement, including the MSLO merger, (iii) approved and declared advisable the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated thereby, and (iv) recommended that the stockholders of MSLO adopt the merger agreement and approve the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. For factors considered by the MSLO Board of Directors in reaching its decision to approve the merger agreement, see the section titled “MSLO Proposal 1: The Adoption of the Merger Agreement — MSLO’s Reasons for the Mergers; Recommendation of the MSLO Board of Directors” beginning on page 111. The MSLO Board of Directors recommends that the MSLO stockholders vote “FOR” each of the MSLO merger proposal, the MSLO adjournment proposal and the MSLO compensation proposal.

Opinion of Sequential’s Financial Advisor

On June 21, 2015, at a meeting of the Sequential Board of Directors held to evaluate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, Consensus Securities LLC (which is referred to as “Consensus”) rendered its oral opinion (which was subsequently confirmed in writing) to the Sequential Board of Directors to the effect that, as of the date of the opinion (taking into account the Sequential merger and MSLO merger), based upon and subject to the qualifications, limitations and assumptions stated in Consensus’ written opinion, the MSLO merger consideration, as calculated using the methodology for calculating the value of the Sequential common stock described in the merger agreement, is fair from a financial point of view to Sequential.

The full text of the written opinion of Consensus, dated June 22, 2015, which sets forth, among other things, the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached as Annex B to this combined statement/prospectus and is incorporated by reference in its entirety into this combined statement/prospectus. You are urged to read this opinion carefully and in its entirety. Consensus provided its opinion for the information and assistance of the Sequential Board of Directors (in its capacity as such) in connection with its evaluation of the MSLO merger consideration paid pursuant to the merger agreement, and did not address any other aspects or implications of the Sequential merger or the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. The opinion did not constitute a recommendation to the Sequential Board of Directors, to any holder of Sequential common stock or to any other person in respect of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Consensus’s opinion did not address the relative merits of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement as compared to other business or financial strategies that may have been available to Sequential, nor did it address the underlying business decision of Sequential to engage in the transactions contemplated by the

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merger agreement. Consensus assumes no responsibility to update, revise or reaffirm its opinion based on circumstances, developments or events, including any fluctuations in the trading price of Sequential common stock, occurring after the date of its opinion.

For more information, see the section titled “Sequential Information Statement Regarding the Adoption of the Merger Agreement and Related Matters — Opinion of Sequential’s Financial Advisor” beginning on page 142.

Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor

In connection with the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, the Special Committee received an oral opinion, which was confirmed by delivery of a written opinion, dated June 21, 2015, from the Special Committee’s financial advisor, Moelis & Company LLC (referred to as “Moelis”), as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, and as of the date of such opinion, of the MSLO merger consideration to be received by holders of MSLO Class A common stock, other than Martha Stewart and her affiliates, in the MSLO merger (after giving effect to the MSLO merger).

The full text of Moelis’ written opinion dated June 21, 2015, which sets forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, is attached as Annex C to this combined statement/prospectus and is incorporated herein by reference. MSLO stockholders are urged to read Moelis’ written opinion carefully and in its entirety. Moelis’ opinion was provided for the use and benefit of the Special Committee in its evaluation of the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby. Moelis’ opinion is limited solely to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the MSLO merger consideration to be received by holders of MSLO Class A common stock, other than Martha Stewart and her affiliates, in the mergers and does not address MSLO’s underlying business decision to effect the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby or the relative merits of the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby as compared to any alternative business strategies or transactions that might be available with respect to MSLO. Moelis’ opinion does not constitute advice or a recommendation to any stockholder of MSLO as to how such stockholder should vote or act with respect to the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby or any other matter, including whether such stockholder should make a cash election or stock election.

For more information, see the section titled “MSLO Proposal 1: The Adoption of the Merger Agreement — Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor” beginning on page 115.

Financial Interests of MSLO Directors and Officers in the MSLO Merger

Certain members of the MSLO Board of Directors and executive officers of MSLO may be deemed to have interests in the MSLO merger that are in addition to, or different from, the interests of other MSLO stockholders. The MSLO Board of Directors was aware of these interests and considered them, among other matters, in approving the MSLO merger and the merger agreement and in making the recommendations that the MSLO stockholders approve and adopt the merger agreement and approve the MSLO merger and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. These interests include:

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For a more complete description, see “MSLO Proposal 1: The Adoption of the Merger Agreement —  Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers” beginning on page 123.

Certain Governance Matters Following the Mergers

Following the consummation of the mergers, the membership of the Holdings Board of Directors is expected to be the same as the Sequential Board of Directors prior to the consummation of the mergers, however Martha Stewart is expected to join the Holdings Board of Directors. The executive officers of Holdings following the consummation of the mergers are expected to be the same as the executive officers of Sequential prior to the consummation of the mergers, and Martha Stewart is expected to become the Chief Creative Officer of Holdings.

Regulatory Clearances for the Mergers

The mergers are subject to the requirements of the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, referred to as the “HSR Act,” which prevents Sequential and MSLO from completing the mergers until the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act is terminated or expires. Early termination of the waiting period was granted on July 17, 2015. As such there is no further regulatory clearance required for the closure of the mergers. See “The Mergers — Regulatory Clearances for the Mergers” beginning on page 71 for further information.

Litigation Related to the Mergers

In connection with the mergers, 13 putative stockholder class action lawsuits have been filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The first, styled David Shaev Profit Sharing Plan f/b/o David Shaev v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on June 25, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that MSLO, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The second, styled Malka Raul v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on June 26, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The third, styled Daniel Lisman v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on June 29, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that MSLO, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The fourth, styled Matthew Sciabacucchi v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 2, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that MSLO, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged

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breaches of fiduciary duties. The fifth, styled Harold Litwin v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 5, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The sixth, styled Richard Schiffrin v. Martha Stewart, was filed on July 7, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The seventh, styled Cedric Terrell v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 8, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The eighth, styled Dorothy Moore v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 8, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The ninth, styled Paul Dranove v. Pierre De Villemejane. et. al., was filed on July 8, 2015 against the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The tenth, styled Phuc Nguyen v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 10, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The eleventh, styled Kenneth Steiner v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 16, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO board, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO board breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The twelfth, styled Karen Gordon v. Martha Stewart et. al., was filed on July 27, 2015 against the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The thirteenth, styled Anne Seader v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. et. al., was filed on July 28, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. On August 18, 2015, the Delaware Chancery Court issued an order consolidating these actions for all purposes under the caption In re Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., et. al. to be the operative complaint in the consolidated action.

MSLO, Sequential, Holdings and their respective directors believe these lawsuits are without merit and intend to defend them vigorously.

Completion of the Mergers

We currently expect to complete the mergers during 2015, subject to receipt of required stockholder approvals and the satisfaction or waiver of the other closing conditions. It is possible that factors outside the control of Sequential or MSLO could result in the mergers being completed at a later time or not at all. See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Conditions to Completion of the Mergers” beginning on page 80 for further information.

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Solicitation of Alternative Proposals

The merger agreement provides that until 11:59 p.m., Eastern time, on July 22, 2015, referred to as the “no-shop period start date,” MSLO was permitted to solicit any inquiry or the making of any acquisition proposals from third parties and to participate in any negotiations or discussions with third parties with respect to any acquisition proposals. MSLO did not receive any acquisition proposals during this time. From and after the no-shop period start date and until the effective time of the MSLO merger or, if earlier, the termination of the merger agreement, MSLO is not permitted to solicit any inquiry or the making of any acquisition proposals or engage in any negotiations or discussions with any person relating to an acquisition proposal. Notwithstanding these restrictions, under certain circumstances, MSLO may, from and after the no-shop period start date and prior to the time the MSLO stockholders adopt the merger agreement, respond to a written and unsolicited acquisition proposal or engage in discussions or negotiations with the person making such an acquisition proposal. At any time before the merger agreement is adopted by the MSLO stockholders, if the MSLO Board of Directors determines that an acquisition proposal is a superior proposal, MSLO may terminate the merger agreement and enter into an alternative acquisition agreement with respect to such superior proposal, so long as MSLO complies with certain terms of the merger agreement, including paying a termination fee to Sequential. In particular, MSLO must notify Sequential at least three business days prior to effecting a change of recommendation or terminating the merger agreement and negotiate in good faith with Sequential during such period to make revisions to the merger agreement that would permit the MSLO Board of Directors not to take such action.

See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Non-Solicitation Obligations and Exceptions” beginning on page 88 for further information.

Conditions to Completion of the Mergers

The obligations of each of Sequential and MSLO to effect the mergers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the following conditions:

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We cannot be certain when, or if, the conditions to the mergers will be satisfied or waived, or that the mergers will be completed. See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Conditions to Completion of the Mergers” beginning on page 80 for further information.

Termination of the Merger Agreement

Sequential and MSLO may mutually agree to terminate the merger agreement before the effective time of the mergers, even after receipt of applicable stockholder approval.

See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Termination of the Merger Agreement” beginning on page 94 for further information.

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Expenses and Termination Fees

Generally, all fees and expenses incurred in connection with the mergers and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be paid by the party incurring those expenses. However, the merger agreement provides that, upon termination of the merger agreement under certain circumstances, MSLO may be obligated to reimburse Sequential’s expenses in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million or to pay Sequential a termination fee (less any expenses previously paid) of either $7.5 million or $12.8 million. See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Termination Fee and Sequential Expenses” beginning on page 95 for a more complete discussion of the circumstances under which such expense reimbursement or termination fees will be required to be paid.

Accounting Treatment

The mergers will be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 805, Business Combinations, referred to as “ASC 805.” U.S. GAAP requires that one of the two companies in the mergers be designated as the acquirer for accounting purposes based on the evidence available. Sequential will be treated as the acquiring entity for accounting purposes. In identifying Sequential as the acquiring entity, Sequential and MSLO took into account the composition of the Holdings Board of Directors, the designation of the senior management positions of Holdings and the size of each of Sequential and MSLO as well as the fact that the MSLO stockholders will be receiving a premium over the pre-combination fair value (as defined in U.S. GAAP) of MSLO common stock. See “The Mergers — Accounting Treatment” beginning on page 71.

Appraisal Rights

Holders of Sequential common stock do not have appraisal rights related to the mergers under the DGCL.

Under Section 262 of the DGCL, MSLO stockholders will be entitled to appraisal rights in connection with the MSLO merger. To perfect appraisal rights, a MSLO stockholder, among other things, must not vote for the adoption of the merger agreement, must continue to hold its shares of MSLO common stock through the effective time of the MSLO merger and must comply with all of the procedures required under Delaware law, including delivering a written demand for appraisal to MSLO before the taking of the vote on the MSLO merger proposal. Failure to follow any of the statutory procedures set forth in Section 262 may result in the loss or waiver of appraisal rights under Delaware law. Because of the complexity of Delaware law relating to appraisal rights, if any MSLO stockholder is considering exercising its appraisal rights, Sequential and MSLO encourage such MSLO stockholder to seek the advice of its own legal counsel.

A summary of the requirements under Delaware law to exercise appraisal rights is included in this document in the section titled “Appraisal Rights” beginning on page 132, and the text of Section 262 of the DGCL as in effect with respect to the MSLO merger is included as Annex F to this document. For more information on voting and the MSLO special meeting see “The MSLO Special Meeting” beginning on page 106.

Listing, Delisting and Deregistration

It is a condition to the completion of the mergers that the Holdings common stock to be issued to Sequential stockholders and MSLO stockholders in connection with the mergers be approved for listing on the Nasdaq, subject to official notice of issuance. Nasdaq has preliminarily advised that Holdings will be treated as a successor to Sequential’s existing listing. When the mergers are completed, each of the Sequential common stock and MSLO Class A common stock currently listed on the Nasdaq and the NYSE, respectively, will cease to be quoted on the Nasdaq and the NYSE and will subsequently be deregistered under the Exchange Act. See “The Mergers — Listing of Holdings Common Stock” beginning on page 72 and “The Mergers — Delisting and Deregistration of Sequential Common Stock and MSLO Class A Common Stock” beginning on page 72.

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Comparison of Rights of Holdings Stockholders, Sequential Stockholders and MSLO Stockholders

Upon completion of the mergers, Sequential stockholders and MSLO stockholders receiving the stock consideration will become stockholders of Holdings and their rights will be governed by Delaware law and the governing corporate documents of Holdings in effect at the effective time of the mergers. Although the rights of Holdings’s stockholders will be similar to those of Sequential stockholders, Sequential stockholders and MSLO stockholders will have different rights once they become Holdings stockholders due to differences between the governing corporate documents of each of the entities. These differences are described in detail in the section titled “Comparison of Rights of Holdings Stockholders, Sequential Stockholders and MSLO Stockholders.”

Comparative Stock Prices and Dividends

Sequential common stock and MSLO Class A common stock are traded on the Nasdaq and the NYSE under the symbols SQBG and MSO, respectively. The following table presents trading information for shares of Sequential and MSLO Class A common stock on June 17, 2015, the last trading day prior to the publication by The Wall Street Journal of an article speculating about the mergers, and October 26, 2015, the latest practicable trading day before the date of this combined statement/prospectus.

		Sequential Common Stock												MSLO Class A Common Stock
Date		High				Low				Close				High				Low				Close
June 17, 2015		$	14.30			$	13.82			$	14.27			$	5.23			$	5.03			$	5.10
October 26, 2015		$	12.32			$	11.98			$	12.13			$	6.045			$	6.00			$	6.01

The following table provides MSLO equivalent per share information on each of the specified dates. MSLO equivalent per share amounts are calculated by multiplying the Sequential per share amounts by an estimated exchange ratio of 0.2510 and adding $3.075 (the portion of the aggregate merger consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in cash). Such exchange ratio is calculated for illustrative purposes only by dividing $3.075, the portion of the aggregate merger consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in Holdings common stock, by $12.2496 (the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock on the Nasdaq for the consecutive period over the five trading days ending on October 26, 2015, the last practicable date before the date of this combined statement/prospectus, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP”).

The market prices of Sequential common stock and MSLO Class A common stock will fluctuate before the effective time of the mergers and the exchange ratio used to determine the number of shares of Holdings common stock ultimately received by MSLO stockholders will depend on the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock during the five-day period before the effective time of the mergers. Thus, MSLO stockholders who receive all or a portion of their consideration for the MSLO merger in Holdings common stock will not know the exact number of shares of Holdings common stock they will receive until the effective time of the mergers. Provided the other conditions to the consummation of the transaction are satisfied, we expect that the mergers will be completed shortly after the holders of MSLO’s common stock vote to approve the MSLO merger proposal at the MSLO special meeting.

		Sequential Common Stock												MSLO Equivalent per Share Data
Date		High				Low				Close				High				Low				Close
June 17, 2015		$	14.30			$	13.82			$	14.27			$	6.66			$	6.54			$	6.66
October 26, 2015		$	12.32			$	11.98			$	12.13			$	6.17			$	6.08			$	6.12

See “Comparative Stock Prices and Dividends” for more information beginning on page 163.

The MSLO Special Meeting

The MSLO special meeting will be held at MSLO’s headquarters, 601 West 26^th Street, 9^th Floor, New York, NY 10001, on December 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., local time. At the MSLO special meeting, MSLO stockholders will be asked:

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You may vote at the MSLO special meeting if you owned shares of MSLO common stock at the close of business on October 26, 2015, the record date for the MSLO special meeting. As of the close of business on the record date, there were 32,518,068 shares of MSLO Class A common stock and 24,984,625 shares of MSLO Class B common stock outstanding and entitled to vote. You may cast one vote for each share of MSLO Class A common stock and ten votes for each share of MSLO Class B common stock that you owned as of the close of business on the record date.

As of the close of business on the record date, approximately 47% of the outstanding shares of MSLO Class A common stock and 100% of the outstanding shares of MSLO Class B common stock were held by MSLO’s directors and executive officers and their affiliates. Martha Stewart and certain of her affiliates, who collectively own approximately 46% of the outstanding shares of MSLO Class A common stock and 100% of the outstanding shares of MSLO Class B common stock, have entered into the Voting Agreement pursuant to which they have agreed to vote their shares of MSLO common stock in favor of the MSLO merger, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein. We expect these stockholders and MSLO’s other directors and executive officers to vote their MSLO shares in favor of the above-listed proposals, although, other than the Voting Agreement entered into by Martha Stewart and certain of her affiliates described herein, none of them has entered into any agreements obligating him or her to do so.

Completion of the mergers is conditioned, among other things, on approval of the MSLO merger proposal. Assuming a quorum is present, approval of the MSLO merger proposal requires the affirmative vote of both (1) holders of at least a majority in combined voting power of all outstanding MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock and (2) holders of at least 50% in voting power of the outstanding MSLO Class A common stock not owned, directly or indirectly, by Martha Stewart and her affiliates. As a result, approval of the MSLO merger proposal will require the vote of approximately 15,852,761 shares of MSLO Class A common stock that are not owned, directly or indirectly, by Martha Stewart and her affiliates.

Approval of the MSLO adjournment proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the combined voting power of the outstanding MSLO common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the MSLO special meeting and entitled to vote thereon, regardless of whether a quorum is present. Assuming a quorum is present, approval of the MSLO compensation proposal requires the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the combined voting power of the outstanding MSLO common stock present in person or represented by proxy at the MSLO special meeting and entitled to vote thereon.

For more information on the MSLO special meeting see “The MSLO Special Meeting” beginning on page 106.

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Selected Historical Financial Data of Sequential

The following table presents selected historical financial data of Sequential for the periods indicated. The selected historical financial data as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of Sequential. The historical consolidated financial information for Sequential as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 has been derived from unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Sequential and, in the opinion of Sequential’s management, includes all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The information below does not reflect the financial information of Galaxy or of With You for any of the periods prior to Sequential’s acquisition of such businesses. The following information should be read together with Sequential’s consolidated financial statements and unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes related to those financial statements incorporated herein by reference. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192. Sequential’s historical consolidated financial information may not be indicative of the future performance of Sequential or the combined company.

		Six Months Ended June 30,								Years Ended December 31,
		2015				2014				2014				2013				2012				2011(1)				2010(1)
		(in thousands)
Consolidated Income Statement Data:
Net revenue		$	33,852			$	13,265			$	41,837			$	22,653			$	5,274			$	547			$	—
Operating expenses			20,601				10,186				29,806				16,845				11,812				172				211
Income (loss) from operations			13,251				3,079				12,031				5,808				(6,538	)			375				(211	)
Income (loss) from continuing operations			2,111				332				(646	)			(11,142	)			(7,394	)			239				(235	)
Loss from discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations of wholesale business, net of tax			—				—				—				(6,244	)			(985	)			(6,551	)			(1,182	)
Loss from discontinued operations of retail subsidiary, net of tax			—				—				—				—				(795	)			(1,554	)			(791	)
Loss from discontinued operations of J. Lindeberg subsidiaries			—				—				—				—				—				(126	)			(378	)
Gain on sale of member interest in subsidiary			—				—				—				—				—				2,012				—
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax			—				—				—				(6,244	)			(1,780	)			(6,219	)			(2,351	)
Consolidated net income (loss)			2,111				332				(646	)			(17,386	)			(9,174	)			(5,980	)			(2,586	)
Noncontrolling interest:
Continuing operations			(1,994	)			(197 )				(422	)			(588	)			49				22				60
Discontinued operations of wholesale business			—				—				—				—				—				3,118				1,026
Discontinued operations of retail subsidiary			—				—				—				—				—				440				396
Discontinued operations of J. Lindeberg subsidiaries			—				—				—				—				—				63				189
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			(1,994	)			(197	)			(422	)			(588	)			49				3,643				1,671
Net income (loss) attributable to Sequential Brands Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries		$	117			$	135			$	(1,068	)		$	(17,974	)		$	(9,125	)		$	(2,337	)		$	(915	)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:
Continuing operations		$	0.00			$	0.01			$	(0.04	)		$	(0.66	)		$	(3.04	)		$	0.11			$	(0.07	)
Discontinued operations			—				—				—				(0.35	)			(0.74	)			(1.08	)			(0.31	)
Attributable to Sequential Brands Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries		$	0.00			$	0.01			$	(0.04	)		$	(1.01	)		$	(3.78	)		$	(0.97	)		$	(0.38	)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding			39,181,904				24,911,564				29,964,604				17,713,140				2,413,199				2,400,171				2,400,171
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding			41,373,880				26,629,832				29,964,604				17,713,140				2,413,199				2,400,171				2,400,171

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		As of June 30,								As of December 31,
		2015				2014				2014				2013				2012				2011				2010
		(in thousands)
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Cash		$	25,309			$	15,775			$	22,521			$	25,125			$	2,624			$	243			$	1,185
Working capital (deficiency) from continuing operations			24,725				11,026				23,584				17,745				(524	)			(4,401	)			914
Intangible assets, net			487,690				115,693				303,039				115,728				4,293				392				407
Total assets			721,550				146,439				526,363				153,605				8,976				2,188				9,440
Long-term debt, including current portion			295,500				54,064				175,500				57,931				3,502				1,750				750
Total equity (deficit)			336,977				79,728				264,900				81,169				(48	)			(5,416	)			2,753

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Selected Historical Financial Data of MSLO

The following table presents selected historical financial data for MSLO for the periods indicated. The selected historical financial data as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements of MSLO. The historical consolidated financial information for MSLO as of and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 has been derived from unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of MSLO and, in the opinion of MSLO’s management, includes all normal and recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. The following information should be read together with MSLO’s consolidated financial statements and the notes related to those financial statements incorporated herein by reference. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192. MSLO’s historical consolidated financial information may not be indicative of the future performance of MSLO or the combined company.

		Six Months Ended June 30,								Years Ended December 31,
		2015				2014				2014(1)				2013(2)				2012(3)				2011(4)				2010(5)
		(in thousands)
INCOME STATEMENT DATA REVENUES
Publishing		$	11,853			$	41,735			$	82,139			$	96,493			$	122,540			$	140,857			$	145,573
Merchandising			22,981				27,803				57,371				59,992				57,574				48,614				42,806
Broadcasting			462				1,350				2,406				4,190				17,513				31,962				42,434
Total revenues			35,296				70,888				141,916				160,675				197,627				221,433				230,813
Operating (loss)/profit			(4,801	)			54				(7,832	)			(1,897	)			(56,396	)			(18,594	)			(8,663	)
Net loss			(5,319	)			(836	)		$	(5,058	)		$	(1,772	)		$	(56,085	)		$	(15,519	)		$	(9,596	)
PER SHARE DATA
Loss per share:
Basic and diluted – Net loss		$	(0.09	)		$	(0.01	)		$	(0.09	)		$	(0.03	)		$	(0.83	)		$	(0.28	)		$	(0.18	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted			57,309,783				56,823,235				56,953,958				64,912,368				67,231,463				55,880,896				54,440,490
Dividends per common share			—				—			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	0.25			$	—
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Cash and cash equivalents		$	3,955			$	14,052			$	11,439			$	21,884			$	19,925			$	38,453			$	23,204
Short-term investments			45,255				47,637				36,816				19,268				29,182				11,051				10,091
Restricted cash and investments			—				—				—				5,072				—				—				—
Total assets			104,904				140,852				121,479				148,367				154,260				216,120				222,314
Long-term obligations			—				—				—				—				—				—				7,500
Shareholders’ equity			63,606				71,825				68,685				70,475				95,516				147,947				139,033
OTHER FINANCIAL DATA
Cash flow provided by/(used in) operating activities		$	2,522			$	15,716			$	2,706			$	(1,495	)		$	396			$	(2,142	)		$	2,332
Cash flow (used in)/provided by investing activities			(9,155	)			(24,803	)			(14,428	)			4,378				(18,918	)			6,886				153
Cash flow provided by/(used in) financing activities			(851	)			1,255				1,277				(924	)			(6	)			10,505				(4,665	)

NOTES TO SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

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Summary Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

The following table shows summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, referred to as the summary pro forma financial information, about the financial condition and results of operations of Holdings, after giving effect to the mergers and Sequential’s acquisitions of Galaxy, With You and Joe’s Jeans Licensing in each case prepared using the acquisition method of accounting with Sequential considered the accounting acquirer. See “The Mergers — Accounting Treatment” beginning on page 71 and “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” beginning on page 151 for more information.

The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet data, referred to as the summary pro forma balance sheet, combines the unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial position of Sequential, MSLO, Galaxy and With You as of June 30, 2015 and the unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial position of Joe’s Jeans Licensing as of May 31, 2015, giving effect to the mergers and the With You acquisition as if each had been consummated on June 30, 2015.

The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and for the six months ended June 30, 2015 assumes that the mergers, the Galaxy acquisition, the With You acquisition and the Joe’s Jeans Licensing acquisition each took place on January 1, 2014, the beginning of Sequential’s most recently completed fiscal year. Sequential’s audited historical condensed consolidated operating results have been combined with MSLO’s and With You’s audited historical condensed combined operating results for the year ended December 31, 2014, Joe’s Jeans Licensing’s audited historical condensed combined operating results for the year ended November 30, 2014 and Galaxy’s unaudited consolidated operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2014. Sequential’s unaudited historical condensed consolidated operating results have been combined with MSLO’s and With You’s unaudited historical condensed consolidated operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2015 and Joe’s Jeans Licensing’s unaudited historical condensed consolidated operating results for the six months ended May 31, 2015. The summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 and the summary unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations data for the six months ended June 30, 2015 are collectively referred to as the summary pro forma statements of operations.

The summary pro forma information does not reflect the impact of possible revenue or earnings enhancements or cost savings from operating efficiencies or synergies from the mergers. Also, the summary pro forma information does not reflect possible adjustments related to restructuring or integration activities that have yet to be determined or transaction or other costs following the mergers that are not expected to have a continuing impact on the business of the combined company. Further, one-time transaction-related expenses anticipated to be incurred prior to, or concurrent with, the closing of the mergers are not included in the summary pro forma statements of operations. However, the impact of such transaction expenses is reflected in the summary pro forma balance sheet as a decrease to retained earnings and as a decrease to cash or increase to debt. In addition, the summary pro forma information does not purport to project the future financial position or operating results of the combined company. Further, results may vary significantly from the results reflected because of various factors, including those discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” beginning on page 37.

The summary pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the mergers had been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of the future operating results or financial position of the combined company following the mergers. In addition, the summary pro forma information includes adjustments which are preliminary and may be revised. There can be no assurance that such revisions will not result in material changes to the information presented.

The summary pro forma information has been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes of Sequential and MSLO and the financial statements of Sequential, Galaxy, With You and Joe’s Jeans Licensing, each incorporated herein by reference, and the more detailed unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated financial information, including the

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notes thereto, appearing elsewhere in this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192 and “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” beginning on page 151.

		As of or for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015				For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
		(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations Data:
Net revenue		$	74,007			$	220,798
Operating expenses		$	61,838			$	223,155
Income (loss) from operations		$	12,169			$	(2,357	)
Loss from continuing operations		$	(5,668	)		$	(30,736	)
Net loss attributable to Sequential Brands Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries		$	(8,790	)		$	(35,432	)
Basic loss per share		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.66	)
Diluted loss per share		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.66	)
Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets		$	1,301,659
Total liabilities		$	801,941
Total stockholders’ equity attributable to Sequential Brands Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries		$	426,014
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	1,301,659

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Equivalent and Comparative Per Share Information

The following tables set forth (i) selected per share information for Sequential common stock on a historical basis for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2015, (ii) selected per share information for MSLO common stock on a historical basis for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2015, (iii) selected per share information for Holdings common stock on a pro forma combined basis for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2015 and (iv) selected per share information for MSLO common stock on a pro forma equivalent basis for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the six months ended June 30, 2015. Except for the historical information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014, the information in the table is unaudited. The pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results or financial position that would have occurred if the mergers had been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future operating results or financial position of the combined company. You should read the data with the historical consolidated financial statements and related notes of Sequential and MSLO contained in their respective Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and Sequential’s and MSLO’s respective Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015, all of which are incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” beginning on page 192.

Holdings’s pro forma combined earnings per share was calculated by dividing the total combined Sequential and MSLO pro forma stockholders’ equity by pro forma equivalent common shares (estimated as of October 26, 2015). Sequential has not previously declared dividends, and MSLO has not declared dividends during the periods set forth below. MSLO’s pro forma equivalent per share amounts were calculated by multiplying Holdings’s pro forma combined per share amounts by an estimated exchange ratio of 0.2510. Such exchange ratio is calculated for illustrative purposes only by dividing $3.075, the portion of the aggregate merger consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in Holdings common stock, by $12.2496, (the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock on the Nasdaq for the consecutive period over the five trading days ending on October 26, 2015, the last practicable date before the date of this combined statement/prospectus, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP”). See “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information” for more information beginning on page 151.

		As of or for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015				As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Sequential – Historical Data:
Book value per share		$	6.59			$	6.57
Diluted earnings (loss) per share attributable to Sequential stockholders from continuing operations		$	0.00			$	(0.04	)
Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to Sequential stockholders from continuing operations		$	0.00			$	(0.04	)

		As of or for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015				As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
MSLO – Historical Data:
Book value per share		$	1.10			$	1.20
Diluted earnings per share attributable to MSLO stockholders from continuing operations		$	(0.09	)		$	(0.09	)
Basic earnings per share attributable to MSLO stockholders from continuing operations		$	(0.09	)		$	(0.09	)

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		As of or for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015				As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
Holdings Pro Forma Combined:
Book value per share		$	7.58				N/A
Diluted loss per share attributable to Holdings stockholders from continuing operations		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.66	)
Basic loss per share attributable to Holdings stockholders from continuing operations		$	(0.16	)		$	(0.66	)

		As of or for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2015				As of or for the Year Ended December 31, 2014
MSLO – Pro Forma Equivalent:
Book value per share		$	1.90				N/A
Diluted loss per share attributable to MSLO stockholders from continuing operations		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.17	)
Basic loss per share attributable to MSLO stockholders from continuing operations		$	(0.04	)		$	(0.17	)

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RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information included and incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus, including the matters addressed in the section titled “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”, you should carefully consider the following risks before deciding whether to vote for the MSLO merger proposal and the MSLO compensation proposal, in the case of MSLO stockholders. In addition, you should read and consider the risks associated with each of the businesses of Sequential and MSLO because these risks will also affect the combined company. Descriptions of some of these risks can be found in the sections titled “Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Sequential and the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, of MSLO for the year ended December 31, 2014, in each case as updated by subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K, all of which are filed with the SEC and incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus. You should also read and consider the other information in this combined statement/prospectus and the other documents incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus. See the section titled “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Risks Related to the Mergers

MSLO Stockholders and Sequential Stockholders Cannot be Certain of the Merger Consideration They Will Receive

In the MSLO merger, MSLO stockholders electing to receive some or all of their consideration in stock, and those receiving stock consideration due to proration, will receive, for each share of MSLO common stock for which such stockholder is receiving stock consideration, a number of shares of Holdings common stock equal to $6.15 divided by the Sequential trading price, rather than a fixed number of shares of Holdings common stock. The market values of MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock at the time of the mergers may vary significantly from their prices on the date the merger agreement was executed, the date of this combined statement/prospectus or the date on which MSLO stockholders vote on the merger agreement. The percentage of outstanding Holdings common stock that MSLO stockholders will hold immediately following the effective time may fluctuate based upon the trading price of Sequential common stock, but would have been approximately 23.1% on June 17, 2015, the last trading day prior to the publication by The Wall Street Journal of an article that included speculation about the mergers, based on the number of shares of Sequential common stock and MSLO common stock issued and outstanding and the closing price per share of Sequential common stock on such date, and would have been approximately 26.1% on October 26, 2015, the last practicable date before the printing of this combined statement/prospectus, based on the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock on the Nasdaq for the consecutive period over the five trading days ending on October 26, 2015, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP,” and the number of shares of Sequential common stock (40,768,676 shares) and MSLO common stock (57,496,693 shares) issued and outstanding as of October 26, 2015. Accordingly, at the time of the MSLO special meeting, MSLO stockholders will not know or be able to determine the number of shares of Holdings common stock they will receive upon completion of the mergers. Provided the other conditions to the completion of the mergers are satisfied, we expect that the effective time of the mergers will be shortly after the holders of MSLO’s common stock vote to approve the MSLO merger at the MSLO special meeting. All of the merger consideration to be received by Sequential stockholders will be Holdings common stock. Because of this, the value of the Sequential merger consideration will fluctuate between now and the completion of the mergers with the share price of Sequential common stock. The market values of MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock may vary significantly from the date of the special meeting to the date of the completion of the mergers.

Changes in the market prices of MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock may result from a variety of factors that are beyond the control of MSLO or Sequential, including changes in their businesses, operations and prospects, regulatory considerations, governmental actions, and legal proceedings and developments. Market assessments of the benefits of the mergers, the likelihood that the mergers will be completed and general and industry-specific market and economic conditions may also have an effect on the market price of MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock. Changes in market prices of MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock may also be caused by fluctuations and developments

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affecting domestic and global securities markets. Neither MSLO nor Sequential is permitted to terminate the merger agreement solely because of changes in the market prices of either party’s common stock.

You are urged to obtain recent prices for MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock. We cannot assure you that the mergers will be completed, that there will not be a delay in the completion of the mergers or that all or any of the anticipated benefits of the mergers will be obtained. See “Comparative Stock Prices and Dividends” for ranges of historic prices of MSLO common stock and Sequential common stock.

MSLO Stockholders May Receive a Form of Consideration Different from What They Elect

In the MSLO merger, MSLO’s stockholders will have the opportunity to elect to receive, for each share of MSLO common stock they own immediately prior to the mergers, either $6.15 in cash or a number of shares of Holdings common stock, equal to $6.15 divided by the Sequential trading price. MSLO stockholders who do not make an election shall receive, for each share of MSLO common stock they own immediately prior to the MSLO merger, either $6.15 in cash or the same number of shares of Holdings common stock as if they had made a stock election, subject to proration as set forth in the merger agreement. The aggregate amount of cash to be paid to MSLO stockholders is fixed in the merger agreement and as a result, if the cash election is oversubscribed or undersubscribed, then the cash and stock elections will be subject to proration to ensure that the total amount of cash paid to MSLO stockholders in the aggregate equals $176,681,757.15. However, if any MSLO stockholder votes in favor of the merger agreement and makes a cash election with respect to one-half of its shares and a stock election for one-half of its shares, such stockholder’s cash and stock elections will not be subject to proration.

For illustrative examples of how the proration and adjustment procedures would work in the event there is an undersubscription or oversubscription of the cash election in the MSLO merger, see “Description of the Merger Agreement — MSLO Merger Consideration for MSLO Stockholders — Proration.”

The Market Price for Holdings Common Stock May Be Affected by Factors Different from Those that Historically Have Affected MSLO Common Stock and Sequential Common Stock

Upon completion of the mergers, holders of shares of Sequential common stock and holders of shares of MSLO common stock (other than those who elect to, and do, receive all cash or who validly demand and perfect and do not lose or waive their appraisal rights) will become holders of shares of Holdings common stock. MSLO’s businesses differ from those of Sequential, and accordingly the results of operations of Holdings will be affected by some factors that are different from those currently affecting the results of operations of each of Sequential and MSLO. For a discussion of the businesses of MSLO and Sequential and of some important factors to consider in connection with those businesses, see the documents incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus and referred to under “Where You Can Find More Information.”

If the Mergers Do Not Constitute a Transaction Described In Section 351 of the Code or Otherwise, Sequential Stockholders May Be Required to Pay Substantial U.S. Federal Income Taxes

As a condition to the completion of the Sequential merger, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, tax counsel to Sequential, must have delivered an opinion, dated the date of the effective time of the mergers, to the effect that the mergers will constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. The opinion will assume that the mergers will be completed according to the terms of the merger agreement and that the parties will report the transactions in a manner consistent with the opinion. The opinion will rely on the facts as stated in the merger agreement, the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (of which this combined statement/prospectus forms a part), representations of Sequential, MSLO and others to be delivered at the time of closing, customary assumptions and certain other documents. The failure of any factual representation or assumption to be true, correct and complete in all material respects could adversely affect the opinion of Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP and the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers could be adversely affected. The opinion will be based on current law in effect on the date of the opinion, and cannot be relied upon if such law changes with retroactive effect. An opinion of counsel represents counsel’s best legal judgment but is not binding on the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) or on any court. Sequential does not intend to request any ruling from the IRS as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Sequential merger.

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Consequently, we cannot assure you that the IRS will not assert, or that a court will not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax consequences set forth in this combined statement/prospectus or any of the tax consequences described in the tax opinion. If the IRS were to be successful in any such contention, or if for any other reason the Sequential merger were to fail to constitute a tax-free transaction under Section 351 of the Code or otherwise, then each Sequential stockholder would recognize gain or loss with respect to all such stockholder’s shares of Sequential common stock equal to the difference between (A) the fair market value of the Holdings common stock received and (B) the stockholder’s basis in the Sequential common stock exchanged. For additional information regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to Sequential stockholders, please see the section titled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Mergers.”

If the Mergers Do Not Constitute a Transaction Described In Section 351 of the Code, MSLO Stockholders May Be Required to Pay Substantial U.S. Federal Income Taxes

As a condition to the completion of the MSLO merger, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, tax counsel to MSLO, must have delivered an opinion, dated the date of the effective time of the mergers, to the effect that the mergers will constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. The opinion will assume that the mergers will be completed according to the terms of the merger agreement and that the parties will report the transactions in a manner consistent with the opinion. The opinion will rely on the facts as stated in the merger agreement, the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (of which this combined statement/prospectus forms a part), representations of Sequential, MSLO and others to be delivered at the time of closing, customary assumptions and certain other documents. The failure of any factual representation or assumption to be true, correct and complete in all material respects could adversely affect the opinion of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers could be adversely affected. The opinion will be based on current law in effect on the date of the opinion, and cannot be relied upon if such law changes with retroactive effect. An opinion of counsel represents counsel’s best legal judgment but is not binding on the IRS or on any court. MSLO does not intend to request any ruling from the IRS as to the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the MSLO merger. Consequently, we cannot assure you that the IRS will not assert, or that a court will not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax consequences set forth in this combined statement/prospectus or any of the tax consequences described in the tax opinion. If the IRS were to be successful in any such contention, or if for any other reason the MSLO merger were to fail to constitute a tax-free transaction within the meaning of Section 351 of the Code, then each MSLO stockholder would recognize gain or loss with respect to all such stockholder’s shares of MSLO common stock equal to the difference between (A) the aggregate amount of cash and the fair market value of the Holdings common stock received and (B) the stockholder’s basis in the MSLO common stock exchanged. For additional information regarding the U.S. federal income tax consequences to MSLO stockholders, please see the section titled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Mergers.”

Failure to Complete the Mergers Could Negatively Affect the Stock Price and the Future Business and Financial Results of MSLO or Sequential

If the mergers are not completed, MSLO’s and Sequential’s respective businesses may be adversely affected by the failure to pursue other beneficial opportunities due to the focus of their respective managements on the mergers, without realizing any of the anticipated benefits of completing the mergers. In addition, the market price of MSLO common stock and/or Sequential common stock might decline to the extent that the current market prices reflect a market assumption that the mergers will be completed. If the merger agreement is terminated and the MSLO Board of Directors or Sequential Board of Directors seeks another merger or business combination, MSLO stockholders and Sequential stockholders cannot be certain that MSLO or Sequential, as applicable, will be able to find a party willing to offer equivalent or more attractive consideration than the consideration to be provided in the mergers. If the merger agreement is terminated under certain circumstances, MSLO may be required to reimburse Sequential’s expenses or pay a termination fee of up to $12.8 million, less expenses previously paid, to Sequential, depending on the circumstances surrounding the termination. MSLO and Sequential also could be subject to litigation related to any failure to complete the mergers or related to any enforcement proceeding commenced against MSLO or Sequential to perform their respective obligations under the merger agreement. See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Termination of the Merger Agreement.”

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Holdings Expects to be Leveraged as a Result of the Mergers and Holdings’s Debt Service Obligations Could Harm its Ability to Operate its Business, Remain in Compliance with Debt Covenants and Make Payments on its Debt

As a result of the mergers, Holdings expects to be leveraged at approximately 5.2 times net debt to “Adjusted EBITDA” and to have significant debt service obligations. “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as net (loss) income, excluding interest income or expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and excluding deal costs, non-cash compensation, gain on sale of People’s Liberation brand and Brand Matter LLC purchase price adjustment. Sequential’s management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis and to identify business trends relating to Sequential’s financial condition and results of operations. Sequential believes Adjusted EBITDA provides additional information for determining its ability to meet future debt service requirements and capital expenditures. On June 22, 2015, Sequential entered into a commitment letter with GSO, pursuant to which GSO has committed to provide up to $360,000,000 Second Lien Facility, subject to certain increases as described herein. See “The Mergers — Financing of the Mergers.” The commitment of GSO under the commitment letter is subject to various conditions, including the negotiation and execution of a definitive financing agreement and the consummation of the mergers prior to December 22, 2015 in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement. Holdings expects to borrow at the effective time of the mergers the funds available at such time and to use the proceeds therefrom to refinance and repay, in full, Sequential’s existing indebtedness under its existing Amended and Restated Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of April 8, 2015, to finance the mergers and to pay fees and transaction costs related to the mergers and the Second Lien Facility, for working capital, capital expenditure and other lawful corporate purposes of Holdings and its subsidiaries. After the effective time of the mergers, Holdings expects to use the proceeds of any borrowings for corporate purposes of Holdings and its subsidiaries.

Holdings’s expected level of indebtedness increases the possibility that it may be unable to generate cash sufficient to pay when due the principal of, interest on or other amounts due in respect of such indebtedness. In addition, Holdings and its subsidiaries may incur additional debt from time to time to finance strategic acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or for other purposes, subject to the restrictions contained in the documents that will be governing its indebtedness. If Holdings incurs additional debt, the risks associated with its leverage, including Holdings’s ability to service debt, would increase.

Holdings’s debt could have other important consequences, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

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Sequential (and after the closing date, Holdings) cannot be certain that its earnings will be sufficient to allow it to pay principal and interest on its debt and meet its other obligations. If Sequential (and after the closing date, Holdings) does not have sufficient earnings, Sequential may be required to seek to refinance all or part of our then existing debt, sell assets, borrow more money or sell more securities, none of which Sequential can guarantee that they will be able to do and which, if accomplished, may adversely affect Sequential.

MSLO and Sequential Will Be Subject to Business Uncertainties and Contractual Restrictions While the Mergers Are Pending

Uncertainty about the effect of the mergers on business relationships and customers may adversely affect MSLO or Sequential, and consequently the combined company. These uncertainties may cause business partners, customers and others that deal with the parties to seek to change existing business relationships with them. Furthermore, each of MSLO and Sequential is dependent on the experience and industry knowledge of its officers and other key employees to execute their respective business plans. The combined company’s success after the mergers will depend in part upon the ability of MSLO and Sequential to retain key management personnel and other key employees. Current and prospective employees of MSLO and Sequential may experience uncertainty about their roles within the combined company following the mergers, which may adversely affect the ability of each of MSLO and Sequential to attract or retain key management and other key personnel. Accordingly, we cannot assure you that the combined company will be able to attract or retain key management personnel and other key employees of MSLO and Sequential to the same extent that MSLO and Sequential have previously been able to attract or retain their employees.

Additionally, the merger agreement restricts each of MSLO and Sequential from making certain acquisitions and expenditures, entering into certain contracts, and taking other specified actions until the mergers occur, without the consent of the other party. These restrictions may prevent MSLO or Sequential from pursuing attractive business opportunities that may arise prior to the completion of the mergers. See “Description of the Merger Agreement — Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time.”

MSLO Directors and Officers May Have Interests in the MSLO Merger Different from the Interests of MSLO Stockholders

Certain of the directors and executive officers of MSLO negotiated the terms of the merger agreement, and the MSLO Board of Directors (except for Martha Stewart, who recused herself), acting upon the unanimous recommendation of a special committee comprised solely of independent directors, recommended that the stockholders of MSLO vote in favor of the MSLO merger proposal. These directors and executive officers may have interests in the MSLO merger that are different from, or in addition to or in conflict with, those of MSLO stockholders. These interests include, in the case of Ms. Stewart, the benefit of certain agreements entered into with Holdings that will become effective upon the consummation of the mergers; the treatment in the MSLO merger of stock options, restricted stock units, performance stock options, performance restricted stock units, bonus awards, employment agreements (which include, change-in-control severance arrangements) and other rights held by MSLO directors and executive officers and the indemnification of former MSLO directors and officers by Holdings. In addition, the merger agreement provides that Martha Stewart will serve as Chief Creative Officer and be a director of Holdings following the mergers and she has entered into certain other agreements with Holdings in connection with the mergers. See “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart Related to the Mergers.” MSLO stockholders should be aware of these interests when they consider their board of directors’ recommendation that they vote in favor of the MSLO merger proposal and MSLO compensation proposal.

The MSLO Board of Directors was aware of these interests when it declared the advisability of the merger agreement, determined that it was fair to the MSLO stockholders and recommended that the MSLO stockholders adopt the merger agreement. The interests of MSLO directors and executive officers are described in more detail in the section titled “MSLO Proposal 1: The Adoption of the Merger Agreement —  Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers.”

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Shares of Holdings Common Stock to Be Received by MSLO Stockholders in the MSLO Merger and Sequential Stockholders in the Sequential Merger Will Have Rights Different from the Shares of MSLO Common Stock and Sequential Common Stock, Respectively

Upon completion of the mergers, the rights of former MSLO stockholders and Sequential stockholders who become Holdings stockholders will be governed by the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of Holdings. The rights associated with shares of Holdings common stock are different from the rights associated with shares of MSLO common stock or Sequential common stock. See “Comparison of Rights of Holdings Stockholders, Sequential Stockholders and MSLO Stockholders.”

The Merger Agreement Contains Provisions that May Discourage Other Companies from Trying to Enter into a Strategic Transaction with MSLO for Greater Consideration

The merger agreement contains provisions that may discourage a third party from submitting a business combination proposal to MSLO that might result in greater value to MSLO stockholders than the MSLO merger, both during the pendency of the transaction as well as afterward, should the mergers not be consummated. These merger agreement provisions include a general prohibition on MSLO from soliciting, or, subject to certain exceptions, entering into discussions with any third party regarding any acquisition or combination proposal or offers for competing transactions after July 22, 2015. In addition, MSLO may be required to reimburse Sequential’s expenses in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million or to pay to Sequential a termination fee of $7.5 million or $12.8 million (in each case less any expenses previously paid) in certain circumstances involving acquisition proposals for competing transactions. For further information, please see the sections titled “Description of the Merger Agreement — Termination of the Merger Agreement” and “Description of the Merger Agreement — Termination Fee and Sequential Expenses.”

The Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements Included in this Combined Statement/Prospectus Are Illustrative and the Actual Financial Condition and Results of Operations After the Mergers May Differ Materially

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements in this document are presented for illustrative purposes only, are based on various adjustments, assumptions and preliminary estimates, and are not necessarily indicative of what the combined company’s actual financial condition or results of operations would have been had the mergers been completed on the dates indicated. The actual financial condition and results of operations of the combined company following the mergers may not be consistent with, or evident from, these pro forma financial statements. In addition, the assumptions used in preparing the pro forma financial information may not prove to be accurate, and other factors may affect Holdings’s financial condition and results of operations following the mergers. Any potential decline in the combined company’s financial condition or results of operations may cause significant declines in the price of Holdings common stock after completion of the mergers. For more information, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.”

The Opinions of the MSLO Special Committee’s and Sequential’s Financial Advisors Will Not Be Updated to Reflect Changes in Circumstances Between the Signing of the Merger Agreement and the Completion of the Mergers

The Special Committee and Sequential have not obtained updated opinions from their respective financial advisors as of the date of this document, and neither the Special Committee nor Sequential anticipates asking its financial advisors to update their opinions. Because the Special Committee’s and Sequential’s financial advisors will not be updating their opinions, which were issued in connection with the signing of the merger agreement on June 22, 2015, the opinions will not address the fairness of the merger consideration from a financial point of view at the time of the MSLO special meeting or at the time the mergers are completed. Changes in the operations and prospects of MSLO or Sequential, general market and economic conditions and other factors that may be beyond the control of MSLO or Sequential, and on which the Special Committee’s and Sequential’s financial advisors’ opinions were based, may significantly alter the prices of the shares of MSLO common stock or Sequential common stock by the time the MSLO special meeting will be held or the time the mergers are completed. The opinions do not speak as of the time the MSLO special meeting will be held or the time the mergers will be completed or as of any date other than the date of such opinions. The

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MSLO Board of Directors’ recommendation that MSLO stockholders vote “FOR” the MSLO merger proposal, however, is made as of the date of this document. For a description of the opinions that the Special Committee and Sequential received from their respective financial advisors, please refer to “MSLO Proposal 1: The Adoption of the Merger Agreement — Opinion of the Special Committee’s Financial Advisor” and “Sequential Information Statement Regarding the Adoption of the Merger Agreement and Related Matters —  Opinion of Sequential’s Financial Advisor.”

The Mergers are Subject to Certain Conditions and if These Conditions are not Satisfied or Waived, the Mergers May Not be Completed

The obligations of Sequential and MSLO to complete the mergers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions set forth in the merger agreement, including: (a) the receipt of Sequential and MSLO stockholder approval (with the Sequential stockholder approval having been obtained on June 22, 2015); (b) the approval for listing by the Nasdaq of the Holdings common stock to be issued as consideration in the Sequential merger and the MSLO merger (subject to official notice of issuance); (c) the expiration or termination of the HSR Act waiting period (such a termination was granted on July 17, 2015); (d) the registration statement on Form S-4 (of which this combined statement forms a part) having been declared effective by the SEC prior to the mailing of this combined statement/prospectus and the SEC not having issued any stop order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-4 or initiated or threatened any proceedings seeking such a stop order; (e) the absence of any law or order from any court or governmental entity preventing or prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement; and (f) other customary conditions for a transaction of this type. See the section titled “Description of the Merger Agreement — Conditions to Completion of the Mergers” for more information.

The satisfaction of all of the required conditions could delay the completion of the mergers for a significant period of time or prevent the mergers from occurring. Any delay in completing the mergers could cause Sequential and MSLO not to realize some or all of the benefits expected to be achieved if the mergers are successfully completed within the expected timeframe. Further, there can be no assurance that the conditions to the closing of the mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement will be satisfied or waived or that the mergers will be completed at all.

Thirteen Lawsuits Challenging the Mergers have been Filed Against MSLO and/or Sequential, and the MSLO Directors, and an Adverse Ruling may Prevent the Mergers from Being Completed

As of the date of their combined statement/prospectus MSLO and/or Sequential, as well as the members of the MSLO Board of Directors, have been named as defendants in 13 lawsuits brought by purported stockholders of MSLO challenging the MSLO Board of Directors’ actions in connection with the merger agreement and seeking, among other things, injunctive relief to enjoin the defendants from completing the mergers on the agreed-upon terms. See “The Mergers — Litigation Related to the Mergers” for more information about the lawsuits that have been filed related to the mergers. One of the conditions to the closing of the mergers is that no governmental entity of competent jurisdiction has issued a final and nonappealable order permanently restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement. Consequently, if a settlement or other resolution is not reached in the lawsuits referenced above and the plaintiffs secure injunctive or other relief prohibiting MSLO and Sequential’s ability to complete the mergers, then such injunctive or other relief may prevent the mergers from becoming effective within the expected timeframe or at all.

Risks Related to the Business of the Combined Company Upon Completion of the Mergers

The Combined Company May Fail to Realize the Anticipated Benefits of the Mergers

The success of the mergers will depend on, among other things, the combined company’s ability to combine the MSLO and Sequential businesses in a manner that facilitates growth opportunities, realizes anticipated synergies, and achieves the projected stand-alone cost savings and revenue growth trends identified by each company. On a combined basis, Holdings expects to benefit from operational synergies resulting from the consolidation of capabilities and elimination of redundancies, as well as greater efficiencies from increased scale and market integration. Management also expects the combined company will enjoy other benefits, including better pricing power, expanded product offerings and increased geographic reach of the combined businesses.

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However, management of the combined company must successfully combine the businesses of MSLO and Sequential in a manner that permits these cost savings, synergies and other benefits to be realized. Actual synergies, if achieved, may be lower than what Holdings expects or may take longer to achieve than anticipated. In addition, the combined company must achieve the anticipated savings, synergies and benefits without adversely affecting current revenues and investments in future growth. An inability to realize the full extent of the anticipated benefits of the mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, as well as any delays encountered in the integration process, could have an adverse effect upon the revenues, level of expenses and operating results of the combined company, which may adversely affect the value of Holdings common stock after the completion of the mergers.

The Failure to Integrate Successfully Certain Businesses and Operations of the Combined Company in the Expected Time Frame May Adversely Affect the Combined Company’s Future Results

Historically, MSLO and Sequential have operated as independent companies, and they will continue to do so until the effective time of the mergers. In addition, Sequential recently acquired the businesses of Galaxy and With You which were, until their acquisition, operated as independent companies. After the consummation of the mergers, the management of Holdings may face significant challenges in consolidating MSLO, Sequential, Galaxy and With You, integrating their organizations, procedures, policies and operations, addressing differences in the business cultures and retaining key personnel. In particular, Sequential has not historically owned or operated publishing assets and the combined company will need to determine the appropriate course for integrating and operating such assets on a going forward basis. The integration may be complex and time consuming, and could require substantial resources and effort. The integration process and other disruptions resulting from the business combinations mentioned above may also disrupt each company’s ongoing businesses or cause inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect Holdings’s relationships with employees, business partners, customers and others with whom they have business or other dealings, or limit Holdings’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the mergers. In addition, difficulties in integrating the businesses mentioned above could harm the reputation of Holdings.

If Holdings is not able to successfully combine its businesses in an efficient, effective and timely manner, the anticipated benefits and cost savings of the mergers may not be realized fully, or at all, or may take longer to realize than expected, and the value of Holdings common stock may be affected adversely.

Holdings’s Success and the Expected Benefits of the Mergers Depend in Part on the Continued Success of the MSLO Brands and the Reputation and Popularity of Martha Stewart. Any Adverse Reactions to Publicity Relating to Martha Stewart, or the Loss of Her Services, Could Adversely Affect Holdings’s Revenues and Results of Operations as Well as its Ability to Maintain or Generate a Consumer Base

Maintaining and enhancing the Martha Stewart brand will be critical to the combined company’s business, operating results and financial condition. The Martha Stewart brand may be negatively impacted by a number of factors, including the reputation of its content and products, the combined company’s ability to adapt to technological changes, the uniqueness and relevance of Martha Stewart branded content, and the reputation and popularity of Martha Stewart. If the combined company fails to maintain and enhance the Martha Stewart brand, or if excessive expenses are incurred in an effort to do so, the business, operating results, and financial condition will be materially and adversely affected.

Moreover, Martha Stewart’s image, reputation, popularity and talent will be material to the success of the combined company. While Martha Stewart has entered into an employment agreement and certain license agreements, which provide for her to serve as Chief Creative Officer and as a member of the board of directors of Holdings, we cannot assure that she will be able to, or will continue to, serve in those capacities for any specific period. An extended or permanent loss of her services or any repeated or sustained negative shifts in public or industry perceptions of her could have a material adverse effect on Holdings’s business. For a discussion of the particulars of the employment agreement and license agreements, and Martha Stewart’s expected involvement in Holdings, see “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart.”

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MSLO and Sequential Will Incur Significant Transaction Costs in Connection with the Mergers

MSLO and Sequential have incurred and expect to incur non-recurring costs associated with the mergers. These costs and expenses include financial advisory, legal, accounting, consulting and other advisory fees and expenses, reorganization and restructuring costs, litigation defense costs, severance/employee benefit-related expenses, filing fees, printing expenses and other related charges. Some of these costs are payable by MSLO and Sequential regardless of whether the mergers are completed. MSLO currently estimates its aggregate amount of these expenses equals approximately $10.1 million, and Sequential currently estimates its aggregate amount of these expenses equals approximately $17.7 million. There are also a large number of processes, policies, procedures, operations, technologies and systems that must be integrated in connection with the mergers. While both MSLO and Sequential have assumed that a certain level of expenses would be incurred in connection with the mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, there are many factors beyond their control that could affect the total amount or the timing of the integration and implementation expenses.

There may also be additional unanticipated significant costs in connection with the mergers that the combined company may not recoup. These costs and expenses could reduce the benefits and additional income Holdings expects to achieve from the mergers. Although Holdings expects that these benefits will offset the transaction expenses and implementation costs over time, this net benefit may not be achieved in the near term or at all.

Third Parties May Terminate or Alter Existing Contracts or Relationships with MSLO

MSLO has contracts with its landlords which may require MSLO to obtain consent in connection with the mergers. In addition, third parties with which MSLO currently has relationships may terminate or otherwise reduce the scope of their relationships with MSLO in anticipation of the mergers, or with the combined company following the mergers. Any such disruptions could limit the combined company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of the mergers. The adverse effect of such disruptions could also be exacerbated by a delay in the completion of the mergers or the termination of the merger agreement.

The Market Price for Shares of Holdings Common Stock May be Affected by Factors Different from Those Affecting the Market Price for Shares of MSLO Common Stock and Sequential Common Stock

Upon completion of the mergers, holders of Sequential common stock and certain holders of MSLO common stock will become holders of Holdings common stock. Holdings’s business will differ from that of MSLO and Sequential and accordingly the results of operations of Holdings will be affected by factors different from those currently affecting the results of operations of MSLO and Sequential. For a discussion of the businesses of MSLO and Sequential and of certain factors to consider in connection with those businesses, see the documents incorporated by reference, referred to under the section titled “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Both MSLO Stockholders and Sequential Stockholders Will have a Reduced Ownership and Voting Interest After the Mergers and Will Exercise Less Influence Over Management

After the completion of the mergers, the MSLO stockholders and Sequential stockholders will own a smaller percentage of Holdings than they currently own of MSLO and Sequential, respectively. Based on the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock on the Nasdaq for the consecutive period over the five trading days ending on October 26, 2015, the last practicable date before the date of this combined statement/prospectus, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP,” and the number of shares of Sequential common stock (40,768,676 shares) and MSLO common stock (57,496,693 shares) issued and outstanding as of October 26, 2015, MSLO stockholders and Sequential stockholders would hold approximately 26.1% and 73.9%, respectively, of the shares of common stock of Holdings issued and outstanding immediately after the consummation of the mergers. However, the exact ownership percentages of Holdings common stock will not be known until after the completion of the mergers. Nevertheless, Martha Stewart and her affiliates will have less than a majority of the ownership and voting power of Holdings and, therefore, will be able to exercise less influence over the management and policies of Holdings than they currently exercise over the management and policies of MSLO.

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The Perception that a Large Number of Outstanding Shares of Holdings Common Stock Could be Sold May Adversely Affect Holdings’s Stock Price.

We expect that at the effective time of the merger, Holdings will issue approximately 20.25 million shares of its common stock to certain longstanding shareholders of Sequential that consented to the mergers and related transactions, which shares will be restricted securities within the meaning of Rule 144 of the Securities Act. We believe that a portion, but not all, of the shares of Sequential common stock held by these shareholders are currently sellable pursuant to Rule 144. We expect Holdings to register such consenting holder shares on a resale registration statement on Form S-3. The perception that substantial sales of Holdings common stock could occur, or the occurrence of such sales, could cause the market price of Holdings common stock to decline.

Risks Related to MSLO, Sequential and Holdings After the Mergers

You should read and consider risk factors specific to MSLO’s and Sequential’s respective businesses that will also affect the combined company after the completion of the mergers. These risks are described in Part I, Item 1A of Sequential’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and MSLO’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2014, and in other documents that are incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information” for the location of information incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “project,” “plan,” “expect,” “continue,” “estimate,” “goal,” “forecast,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” and other words, terms and phrases of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements involve estimates, expectations, projections, goals, forecasts, assumptions, risks and uncertainties. Sequential and MSLO caution readers that any forward-looking statement is not a guarantee of future performance and that actual results could differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statement.

Except for their respective obligations to disclose material information under U.S. federal securities laws, neither Sequential nor MSLO undertakes any obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or circumstances after the date of this document, or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and actual results or events may differ materially from those projected or implied in those statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include, but are not limited to, the:

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Such risks and other factors that may impact management’s assumptions are more particularly described in Sequential’s and MSLO’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in particular under the caption “Business — Forward-Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” in Sequential’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Forward-looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in MSLO’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2014. The information contained herein speaks as of the date hereof and neither Sequential nor MSLO has or undertakes any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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THE COMPANIES

Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

Sequential Brands Group, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware corporation, whose shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “SQBG.”

Sequential owns, promotes, markets, and licenses a portfolio of consumer brands in the fashion, active, and lifestyle categories. Sequential seeks to ensure that its brands continue to thrive and grow by employing strong brand management, design and marketing teams. Sequential has licensed and intends to license its brands in a variety of consumer categories to retailers, wholesalers and distributors in the United States and around the world.

Prior to the second half of 2011, Sequential designed, marketed and provided, on a wholesale basis, branded apparel and apparel accessories, as well as operated retail stores to sell Sequential’s branded products. In the second half of 2011, Sequential changed its business model to focus on licensing and brand management, discontinued its wholesale distribution of branded apparel and apparel accessories, liquidated its existing inventory and closed its remaining retail stores. To reflect its business transition, Sequential changed its corporate name, in March 2012, from People’s Liberation, Inc. to Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

Sequential’s objective is to build a diversified portfolio of lifestyle consumer brands by growing its existing portfolio and by acquiring new brands. To achieve its objective, Sequential intends to increase licensing of existing brands by adding additional product categories, expanding the brands’ distribution and retail presence and optimizing sales through innovative marketing that increases consumer awareness and loyalty; develop international expansion through additional licenses, partnerships, joint ventures and other arrangements with leading retailers and wholesalers outside the United States; and acquire consumer brands or the rights to such brands with high consumer awareness, broad appeal, applicability to a range of product categories and an ability to diversify its portfolio. In assessing potential acquisitions or investments, Sequential primarily evaluates the strength of the targeted brand as well as the expected viability and sustainability of future royalty streams.

Sequential’s business strategy is designed to maximize the value of its brands through entry into licenses with partners that are responsible for designing, manufacturing and distributing its licensed products. Sequential licenses its brands with respect to a broad range of products, including apparel, eyewear, footwear and fashion accessories. Sequential currently has more than 75 licensees, almost all of which are wholesale licensees. Each of Sequential’s licensees has a stipulated territory or territories, as well as distribution channels in which the licensed products may be sold. Currently, the majority of Sequential’s revenues are derived from U.S. based licenses.

On August 15, 2014, Sequential completed the Galaxy acquisition. In the transaction, Sequential has acquired four well-known consumer brands including fitness brand Avia and basketball brand AND1. In connection with the transaction, The Carlyle Group, of which Galaxy was a portfolio company, became a significant stockholder in Sequential, and received one seat on the Sequential Board of Directors.

On April 8, 2015, Sequential completed the With You acquisition. In the transaction, Sequential acquired a majority interest in the intellectual property rights associated with the With You brand and other rights. Founded in 2005, With You is a signature lifestyle concept inspired by and designed in collaboration with Jessica Simpson. The growing brand offers 31 product categories including footwear, apparel, fragrance, fashion accessories, maternity apparel, girl’s clothing and a home line. The brand is supported by nearly 20 best-in-class licensees and has strong department store distribution through Dillard’s, Macy’s, Belk, Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom, among other independent retailers.

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On September 11, 2015, Sequential completed the “Joe’s Jeans Licensing acquisition.” In the transaction, Sequential purchased certain intellectual property assets used or held for use in Joe’s Jeans Inc.’s business operated under the brand names “Joe’s Jeans,” “Joe’s,” “Joe’s JD” and “else.” Joe’s Jeans Inc. retained certain branded retail stores and other assets. Sequential accounted for the acquisition as a business combination in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 805 Business Combinations.

Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Telephone: (646) 564-2577

Additional information about Sequential and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware corporation, with Class A common stock, par value $0.01, traded on the NYSE under the symbol “MSO.” MSLO is a diversified media and merchandising company, inspiring and engaging consumers with unique lifestyle content and distinctive products. MSLO reaches approximately 100 million consumers across all media platforms each month and has a growing retail presence in thousands of retail locations. MSLO’s media brands, available across multiple platforms, include Martha Stewart Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Everyday Food ; MSLO also offers books and utility applications. MSLO’s television and video programming includes “Martha Stewart’s Cooking School” and “Martha Bakes” series on PBS, in addition to made-for-the-web video and a vast library of how-to content available online. MSLO also designs high-quality Martha Stewart products in a range of lifestyle categories available through select retailers, including The Home Depot, Macy’s, JCPenney, Staples, PetSmart, Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores. The MSLO family of brands also includes Chef Emeril Lagasse’s media and merchandising properties.

Although substantially all of its assets are located within the United States, MSLO continues to plan to grow its presence internationally. In 2015, MSLO expanded its partnership with Macy’s to ensure that its exclusive products sold at Macy’s are available in Canada and is working vigorously to expand its brand into growing markets, such as Asia. MSLO’s future growth is dependent on its ability to distribute its content and make its branded products available to consumers throughout the world.

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc.
601 West 26^th Street, 9^th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 827-8000

Additional information about MSLO and its subsidiaries is included in documents incorporated by reference in this combined statement/prospectus. See “Where You Can Find More Information.”

Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.

Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Sequential, is a Delaware corporation that was formed on June 5, 2015 for the purpose of effecting the mergers. To date, Holdings has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the matters contemplated by the merger agreement in connection with the mergers. As of the completion of the mergers, Sequential and MSLO will each become a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings and the Holdings common stock will be listed on Nasdaq under the symbol “SQBG.” The business of Holdings will be the combined businesses currently conducted by Sequential and MSLO.

Singer Madeline Holdings, Inc.
c/o Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Telephone: (646) 564-2577

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Singer Merger Sub, Inc.

Singer Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, is a Delaware corporation that was formed on June 5, 2015 for the purpose of effecting the Sequential merger. To date, Singer Merger Sub has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the matters contemplated by the merger agreement in connection with the Sequential merger. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Singer Merger Sub will be merged with and into Sequential, with Sequential surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings.

Singer Merger Sub, Inc.
c/o Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Telephone: (646) 564-2577

Madeline Merger Sub, Inc.

Madeline Merger Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, is a Delaware corporation that was formed on June 5, 2015 for the purpose of effecting the MSLO merger. To date, Madeline Merger Sub has not conducted any activities other than those incidental to its formation and the matters contemplated by the merger agreement in connection with the MSLO merger. Pursuant to the merger agreement, Madeline Merger Sub will be merged with and into MSLO, with MSLO surviving the merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings.

Madeline Merger Sub, Inc.
c/o Sequential Brands Group, Inc.
5 Bryant Park, 30^th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Telephone: (646) 564-2577

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THE MERGERS

Effects of the Mergers

Subject to the terms and conditions of the merger agreement, at the effective time of the mergers, (1) Singer Merger Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, will be merged with and into Sequential, with Sequential surviving the Sequential merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings; and (2) Madeline Merger Sub, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, will be merged with and into MSLO, with MSLO surviving the MSLO merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings.

As a result, among other things, (1) Holdings will become the ultimate parent of Sequential, MSLO and their respective subsidiaries and each of Sequential and MSLO will cease to be publicly traded companies, (2) existing Sequential stockholders will receive shares of Holdings common stock, and (3) existing MSLO stockholders will receive $6.15 in cash or shares of Holdings common stock for each share of MSLO common stock they own (subject to proration as set forth in the merger agreement). If the aggregate consideration to be paid to any holder of MSLO common stock would result in such holder receiving a fractional share of Holdings common stock, cash shall be paid in lieu of such fractional share.

Background of the Mergers

In the ordinary course of business, the MSLO Board of Directors and members of MSLO’s senior management review and consider strategic alternatives in an effort to enhance MSLO’s stockholder value. From time to time over the past several years, MSLO senior executives and Martha Stewart, MSLO’s Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, who as of October 26, 2015 beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, approximately 46% of the outstanding shares of MSLO common stock and approximately 89% of the combined voting power of the outstanding shares of MSLO common stock, have received inquiries about potential strategic transactions, including the possibility of a transaction involving a sale of MSLO. In 2013, five parties entered into confidentiality agreements with MSLO and completed varying levels of preliminary due diligence. Although the activity was sporadic and speculative, the MSLO Board of Directors decided to form a special committee of independent directors to engage with such parties. However, because no potential transaction ever advanced beyond the stage of preliminary due diligence, the special committee was eventually dissolved.

During the summer of 2014, a potential strategic partner, which we refer to as “Company A”, expressed to Ms. Stewart Company A’s interest in exploring a potential strategic transaction involving MSLO. Ms. Stewart subsequently informed members of the MSLO Board of Directors and Daniel Dienst, MSLO’s Chief Executive Officer, of this inquiry, and the MSLO Board of Directors agreed that it would be appropriate to further understand the nature of Company A’s interest. Ms. Stewart, Mr. Dienst and other members of senior management engaged in a number of conversations with representatives of Company A regarding the nature of Company A’s interest.

On July 29, 2014, MSLO entered into a confidentiality agreement with Company A. On August 18, 2014, Company A hosted an in-person management presentation, at which Company A provided information regarding its business. The meeting was attended by Ms. Stewart, Mr. Dienst, Allison Hoffman, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of MSLO and Kenneth West, Chief Financial Officer of MSLO.

On August 26, 2014, the entire MSLO Board of Directors held an in-person meeting at the offices of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP (“Debevoise”), at which Mr. West and a representative of Debevoise were also present and Ms. Hoffman participated by telephone. At the meeting, Ms. Stewart reported to the MSLO Board of Directors the preliminary conversations she had with representatives of Company A. Ms. Stewart noted that she, Mr. Dienst, Mr. West and Ms. Hoffman had attended a management presentation by Company A the previous week. Ms. Stewart discussed her view of Company A as a potential partner for MSLO. Mr. Dienst noted that Company A had entered into a confidentiality agreement with MSLO, but that discussions were at a very preliminary stage, no due diligence had been performed and the parties had not yet discussed valuation. The MSLO Board of Directors discussed the strategic rationale of a potential transaction and determined that consideration of a potential transaction and various other strategic alternatives available to MSLO would be in MSLO’s best interests given certain challenges facing MSLO, including difficulty developing the business internationally, declining domestic revenues, a lack of a succession plan for Ms. Stewart and industry-wide

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shifts in the publishing business. The MSLO Board of Directors discussed the advisability of forming a committee of its independent directors to review, evaluate and determine the advisability of the potential transaction and other strategic alternatives, given Ms. Stewart’s control position and the uncertainty regarding what her arrangements would be in connection with a potential transaction. The representative of Debevoise discussed the authority customarily delegated to an independent committee and the role of financial and legal advisors to be selected by the independent committee.

Following discussion, the MSLO Board of Directors authorized the formation of the Special Committee, consisting of Pierre de Villeméjane, Arlen Kantarian, William Roskin and Margaret M. Smyth (who subsequently resigned from the Special Committee on November 30, 2014 due to professional obligations associated with a new job), each of whom is an independent member of the MSLO Board of Directors. The MSLO Board of Directors authorized and empowered the Special Committee to retain independent legal counsel and financial advisors. The MSLO Board of Directors subsequently delegated to the Special Committee full and exclusive authority to (1) review and to evaluate the terms and conditions, and determine the advisability, of a potential transaction with Company A or any alternatives thereto that the Special Committee deems appropriate, (2) establish, approve, modify, monitor and direct the process and procedures related to the review and evaluation of a potential transaction with Company A and any alternatives thereto, including, but not limited to, the authority to determine not to proceed with any such process, procedures, review or evaluation, or to recommend any of the foregoing to the MSLO Board of Directors, (3) consider potential strategic alternatives or transactions with parties other than Company A, (4) negotiate with Company A, Ms. Stewart and any other party that the Special Committee deems appropriate with respect to the terms and conditions of a potential transaction or any alternative thereto and, if the Special Committee deems appropriate, but subject to the limitations of applicable law, approve the execution and delivery of documents in connection with a potential transaction with Company A or any alternative transaction on behalf of MSLO, (5) determine whether a potential transaction with Company A or any alternative thereto is fair to, and in the best interests of, MSLO and its stockholders, (6) with respect to any actions required to be taken by the full MSLO Board of Directors with respect to a potential transaction with Company A or any alternative thereto, recommend to the full MSLO Board of Directors what action, if any, should be taken by the MSLO Board of Directors, (7) declare a dividend or authorize the issuance of stock of MSLO and (8) take any other action which the Special Committee determines in its sole discretion to be advisable. The MSLO Board of Directors resolved not to recommend any potential transaction or any other strategic alternative without the prior favorable recommendation of the Special Committee. The Special Committee subsequently appointed Mr. de Villeméjane as chairman. The MSLO Board of Directors also resolved that each member of the Special Committee would be entitled to compensation of $5,000 per calendar month during which the Special Committee is in existence for his or her services as a member of the Special Committee, commencing September 1, 2014, and that the chairman of the Special Committee would be entitled to receive additional compensation of $2,500 per calendar month during which the Special Committee is in existence for his services as chairman of the Special Committee.

On August 26, 2014, immediately following the MSLO Board of Directors meeting at which the MSLO Board of Directors established the Special Committee, the Special Committee held a meeting to discuss its mandate and to consider the retention of independent legal counsel and an independent financial advisor to the Special Committee. A representative of Debevoise participated in a portion of the meeting to discuss the responsibilities of the members of the Special Committee and certain legal and process issues the Special Committee should consider in the context of a potential transaction with Company A or any alternative thereto. The representative of Debevoise also described to the Special Committee the nature and amount of Debevoise’s past and present work for MSLO, as well as Debevoise’s prior relationship with Ms. Stewart and senior management. After describing Debevoise’s experience representing special committees, the representative of Debevoise explained to the Special Committee that he did not believe the firm’s representation of the Special Committee would pose a conflict based on its prior work for MSLO and its prior relationships with Ms. Stewart and senior management, but that the Special Committee should consider whether the firm’s prior engagements might impact the firm’s independence in the course of determining whether to retain Debevoise. The representative of Debevoise responded to questions from members of the Special Committee regarding the firm’s independence and expertise. Following the discussion with the representative of Debevoise, representatives of Moelis were invited to join the meeting to describe, their firm’s

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qualifications and experience an overview of some of the issues that the Special Committee was likely to face if a transaction were to proceed and any prior relationships with MSLO, Ms. Stewart, senior management and Company A Representatives of Moelis then responded to questions from members of the Special Committee. At the end of the discussion, the representative of Debevoise and the representatives of Moelis were excused from the meeting.

The members of the Special Committee then discussed the selection of independent legal counsel and an independent financial advisor. Members of the Special Committee noted that three committee members, in their capacities as members of a special committee of MSLO’s Board of Directors that had previously been formed and dissolved in connection with the preliminary discussions described above between MSLO and certain third parties in 2013, had interviewed three law firms, including Debevoise, and three financial advisors in June 2013. The Special Committee adjourned the meeting until later that day. After the meeting reconvened by telephone, and after considering the presentation by the representative of Debevoise, Debevoise’s qualifications, reputation and experience, and the absence of material conflicts on the part of Debevoise, the Special Committee selected Debevoise to act as its legal counsel. After further consideration of the presentation by the representatives of Moelis, Moelis’ qualifications, reputation and experience, and the absence of material conflicts on the part of Moelis, the Special Committee selected Moelis to act as its financial advisor, subject to the negotiation and execution of an acceptable engagement letter.

The representative of Debevoise discussed with the Special Committee the respective roles of Ms. Stewart and the Special Committee with respect to a potential transaction. The representative of Debevoise recommended that the Special Committee implement certain process guidelines for Ms. Stewart and members of management with respect to their further interactions with Company A and other prospective bidders. The Special Committee authorized the representative of Debevoise to prepare a draft of such guidelines for the Special Committee’s review, and also authorized the representative of Debevoise to discuss the same with a representative of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz (“Wachtell”), counsel to Ms. Stewart.

On August 28, 2014, at the direction of the Special Committee, the representative of Debevoise discussed these matters with a representative of Wachtell, who then discussed the same with Ms. Stewart. Ms. Stewart agreed to refrain from negotiating price or other economic terms directly with any prospective bidder unless the Special Committee requested or authorized her to do so.

On September 17, 2014, the Special Committee met with representatives of Moelis to discuss (i) MSLO’s strategic plan, which had been presented by members of management at a meeting of the MSLO Board of Directors immediately preceding the Special Committee meeting, and (ii) the status of preparations for a management presentation that would be delivered at a meeting with Company A on September 19, 2014. After discussion, the Special Committee determined that, if the meeting with Company A was productive, it would request a detailed term sheet from Company A before committing MSLO to any due diligence efforts in connection with a potential transaction.

On September 19, 2014, MSLO held a management presentation with Company A. Ms. Stewart and members of MSLO’s management team presented an overview of MSLO’s business, strategy and financials. Ms. Stewart and members of MSLO’s management team also reviewed MSLO’s strategic initiatives and new business opportunities, among other topics.

During September 2014, representatives of Moelis met with members of MSLO’s management team, commenced a business and financial due diligence review of MSLO and reviewed the macroeconomic and competitive challenges facing MSLO. On October 10, 2014, MSLO entered into an engagement letter with Moelis, the terms of which had been negotiated by representatives of Debevoise at the direction of and based upon input from the Special Committee.

On October 2, 2014, at the direction of the Special Committee, Ms. Hoffman circulated to Ms. Stewart and certain members of MSLO’s management team a set of process guidelines, which had been previously reviewed and approved by the Special Committee, that set forth certain principles applicable to any member of management expected to have significant involvement in a potential sale transaction, including, among other things, directing any expressions of interest to the Special Committee and to Moelis, sharing any

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materials provided to any potential transaction party with Moelis and refraining from discussing management retention and management compensation with any potential transaction party without the Special Committee’s approval.

On October 6, 2014, the MSLO Board of Directors received a confidential written non-binding proposal from Company A to acquire MSLO in a stock transaction that valued MSLO at $4.65 per share. The letter noted that the non-binding proposal was contingent upon, among other things, completion of due diligence and receipt of necessary financing. The letter also requested an exclusivity period until November 15, 2014. On October 3, 2014, the last trading day before the receipt of Company A’s proposal, the closing price of MSLO’s Class A common stock was $3.92 per share.

On October 13, 2014, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting with representatives of Debevoise and Moelis to discuss the proposal from Company A. Representatives of Moelis provided a preliminary financial analysis of Company A and MSLO based on the proposal, the proposed pro forma ownership split of the combined company and the proposed transaction structure. Representatives of Moelis then discussed the potential process for continued discussions with Company A. A representative of Debevoise reviewed with the Special Committee the fiduciary duties of directors of Delaware corporations in connection with their consideration of a potential transaction approving the sale of MSLO. The Debevoise representative emphasized the legal significance of the Special Committee’s decision-making process and summarized a number of issues for the Special Committee’s consideration in connection with a potential transaction. Following discussion, the Special Committee determined that the proposal from Company A was not compelling and authorized Moelis to communicate to Company A that the Special Committee did not wish to proceed on the basis of its proposal.

On October 15, 2014, following over 12 months of discussions, MSLO announced its entry into definitive agreements with Meredith Corporation (“Meredith”) pursuant to which Meredith would assume advertising sales, circulation, and production of the Martha Stewart Living and Martha Stewart Weddings magazines and related functions for the magazines’ websites over a ten-year period beginning November 1, 2014, with MSLO’s editorial team continuing to create all content for print and digital publications.

On October 17, 2014, Company A submitted a revised proposal to acquire MSLO in a transaction for cash and stock consideration that valued MSLO at $4.90 per share. The revised proposal again requested that MSLO enter into an exclusivity agreement with Company A. On October 16, 2014, the closing price of MSLO’s Class A common stock was $4.50 per share.

On October 21, 2014, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting with representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis to discuss the revised proposal from Company A. Representatives of Moelis summarized the terms of the revised proposal and compared it against Company A’s original proposal, and discussed with the Special Committee the relative valuation of the two companies and the larger share of the combined company that the MSLO stockholders would hold following the proposed transaction. The Special Committee determined that the revised proposal from Company A was not sufficiently compelling to warrant granting exclusivity, but that continuing to explore a potential business combination with Company A, including both parties beginning financial due diligence, was in the best interests of MSLO and its stockholders.

Between October 2014 and December 2014, the Special Committee continued discussions with Company A with respect to a proposed business combination. During this period, MSLO and Company A engaged in mutual business and financial due diligence. Company A requested the opportunity to negotiate certain post-closing employment arrangements with Ms. Stewart before negotiating the terms of a proposed acquisition. Given that (i) Company A was unwilling to expend the time and resources necessary to negotiate a transaction without first ascertaining whether it would be able to reach an understanding in principle with Ms. Stewart and (ii) any potential transaction would require the support of Ms. Stewart, as MSLO’s controlling stockholder, in order to proceed, the Special Committee authorized discussions to proceed between Company A and Ms. Stewart, solely with respect to the terms of her post-closing employment arrangements, while reserving its right to evaluate such arrangements. The Special Committee determined that the revised proposal was one that might be worth pursuing further and that it would evaluate any understanding in principle regarding the key terms of any proposed employment and related arrangements reached between

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Ms. Stewart and Company A before proceeding with any potential transaction. In light of Ms. Stewart’s role as the controlling stockholder of MSLO and Company A’s insistence that it first have discussions with Ms. Stewart to determine whether it could reach an understanding with Ms. Stewart regarding her post-closing arrangements, it was the view of the Special Committee that before proceeding to negotiate a transaction on behalf of all stockholders, it was appropriate, to avoid distraction and wasted resources, to permit Company A to determine whether it could reach an understanding with Ms. Stewart regarding such arrangements.

On November 12, 2014, Mr. Dienst had a lunch meeting with Bill Sweedler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sequential and the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Tengram, the largest stockholder of Sequential. During the meeting Mr. Sweedler indicated to Mr. Dienst that he was interested in pursuing a transaction with MSLO and had heard rumors that MSLO was negotiating with Company A. Mr. Dienst neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.

In mid-November, 2014, Tengram delivered a written preliminary indication of interest to Ms. Stewart, which she provided to the Special Committee later that day. The letter from Tengram described two alternatives for a potential transaction. “Alternative A” proposed a recapitalization pursuant to which Tengram would acquire an unspecified number of Ms. Stewart’s shares of MSLO common stock. Under “Alternative A,” Ms. Stewart would receive sale proceeds, a certain amount of compensation for the termination of her existing employment arrangements with MSLO, as well as certain profit sharing interests in the shares of MSLO common stock acquired by Tengram. “Alternative B” proposed a merger with Sequential pursuant to which Sequential would offer a combination of cash and stock for 100% of MSLO common stock at an indicative offer price of $4.50, which represented no premium to the then-current trading price of MSLO Class A common stock.

On December 4, 2014, the Special Committee held an in-person meeting at the offices of MSLO to discuss recent developments with Company A and the inbound proposal from Tengram. The Special Committee reviewed certain legal issues with representatives of Debevoise and certain financial considerations with representatives of Moelis that, in each case, were raised by Tengram’s inbound proposal. After extensive discussion and consideration of various factors, including the nature and viability of the proposal by Tengram, the effect of due diligence on any proposal and the heightened deal risk with respect to discussions with Company A, the Special Committee determined that it would not engage with Sequential or Tengram, but that MSLO should conduct a post-signing market check if it were to proceed with a transaction with Company A. The Special Committee informed Ms. Stewart of its view, and she agreed not to engage further with Sequential or Tengram.

Also on December 4, 2014, representatives of Moelis gave a presentation to the entire MSLO Board of Directors to summarize Moelis’ observations regarding the performance of MSLO, based on Moelis’ due diligence to date and based on the financial information presented to the MSLO Board of Directors by members of management. Representatives of Moelis provided their perspectives on the challenges facing MSLO. Moelis discussed with the MSLO Board of Directors the fact that a significant portion of MSLO’s revenues were based on contracts with licensees that owed MSLO guaranteed minimum revenues despite the fact that sales of licensed products were in some cases not meeting established targets or minimums. The MSLO Board of Directors discussed the possibility that certain of these licensing agreements may not be renewed, or may be renewed on less favorable terms, and MSLO’s ability to sustain its EBITDA at the current levels could be at risk unless MSLO added new licensing partnerships or developed new initiatives with existing partners.

Between December 2014 and February 2015, Company A continued discussions with Ms. Stewart regarding the terms of her proposed post-closing employment arrangements, as well as its desire to have Ms. Stewart assign additional intellectual property rights to MSLO in connection with a potential transaction. During this period, representatives of each of Wachtell and Grubman Shire & Meiselas (“Grubman”), who counseled Ms. Stewart on employment and intellectual property related matters, periodically updated Debevoise regarding these discussions. On February 6, 2015, Ms. Stewart reached a conditional term sheet agreement with Company A regarding the terms of her post-closing employment, as well as various amendments to the intellectual property and other arrangements between MSLO and Ms. Stewart. Such agreement was conditioned on, among other things, Company A reaching an agreement with the Special

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Committee regarding a merger or other business combination between Company A and MSLO, and negotiation of definitive agreements with MSLO and Ms. Stewart. Ms. Stewart provided the Special Committee with a complete copy of the term sheet. On February 13, 2015, Ms. Stewart sent a letter to the Special Committee, which confirmed that, while she and Company A had reached terms on which she would be willing to proceed if they were incorporated into an overall transaction that she supported, and that the Special Committee approved, she would (i) not, without the Special Committee’s approval, enter into any agreement with respect to the proposed transaction with Company A or an alternative transaction with another counterparty, or otherwise take any action that would prevent MSLO from working with any potential counterparty or financing source and (ii) if requested by the Special Committee, explore in good faith the possibility of developing a possible transaction with another potential counterparty, including by reviewing and responding to proposals and taking part in meetings and negotiations.

On each of December 5, 2014 and January 22, 2015, Company A submitted revised proposals in connection with a proposed acquisition of MSLO, which valued MSLO at $4.90 per share. Company A also made several requests for a period of exclusivity in order to negotiate definitive agreements and complete due diligence. On February 17, 2015, the Special Committee authorized MSLO to enter into an exclusivity agreement with Company A with a 45-day exclusivity period and a provision that, in certain circumstances, would allow the Special Committee to speak to another counterparty should MSLO receive an unsolicited proposal during the exclusivity period.

During February 2015 and March 2015, MSLO and Company A engaged in mutual legal and accounting due diligence and substantially completed their business and financial due diligence. Representatives of Debevoise and counsel to Company A engaged in discussions regarding the proposed transaction structure and other terms of the proposed transaction, including certain deal protection terms. Counsel to Company A noted that it would require more time to complete its legal and tax due diligence in order to finalize its proposal regarding the potential transaction structure.

On March 5, 2015, MSLO held a regularly scheduled earnings call to announce its results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2014. On the call, Mr. Dienst reported improvement in adjusted operating income in the fourth quarter compared to the same period the previous year, which he attributed to the early impact of cost savings from MSLO’s partnership with Meredith. Mr. Dienst also noted that MSLO was beginning to focus on a plan to increase revenues through a series of strategic partnerships. In the two week period following MSLO’s earnings call, the MSLO Class A common stock share price rose from $4.73 to $6.45 per share.

On March 9, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting with representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis to discuss market reactions to MSLO’s earnings call. The Special Committee discussed with its advisors the effect of MSLO’s rising stock price on the potential transaction with Company A. Following discussion, it was the view of the Special Committee that, in light of certain factors, including MSLO’s recent stock performance and Company A’s lower-than-expected financial projections, Company A would need to improve its proposal with respect to transaction structure, valuation and deal protection terms. In addition, the Special Committee determined that it would request a “base-case” valuation analysis from MSLO once it completed its 2015 budget and projections, so that the Special Committee could evaluate MSLO’s standalone plan and compare it against a potential transaction with Company A.

On March 16, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis and members of senior management were present. A representative from Moelis reviewed with the Special Committee the financial aspects of Company A’s January 22 proposal. The Special Committee and its advisors discussed MSLO’s recent stock price performance, Company A’s projections, MSLO’s projections and other relevant considerations. The Special Committee then determined that it would not move forward with the proposed transaction on the financial terms set forth in Company A’s most recent proposal and authorized Moelis to discuss valuation, transaction terms and process issues with Company A.

Over the course of the following weeks, representatives of Moelis had a number of discussions with Company A regarding valuation, transaction terms and process issues. Ultimately, Company A refused to change its position on valuation. Company A noted that it was willing to continue its structuring and diligence work, but that it was not then in a position to improve its offer. Company A informed the Special Committee

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that it was working on signing several new transactions that would impact its financial projections and requested the Special Committee to continue working on the transaction until Company A announced those transactions and completed its structuring work. Following such discussions and noting the lack of progress in improving the potential transaction terms, the Special Committee determined that because of differences over valuation and transaction terms it would cease discussions with Company A when its exclusivity period ended. The Special Committee decided to explore MSLO’s strategic alternatives and requested that Moelis make a presentation to the Special Committee outlining such alternatives.

On April 1, 2015, the Special Committee held an in-person meeting at the offices of Debevoise, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Mr. Dienst was also invited to join portions of the meeting by telephone. The Special Committee determined that it would allow the exclusivity agreement with Company A to expire pursuant to its terms on April 3, 2015. The Special Committee also determined that it would consider other strategic alternatives for MSLO, including a standalone plan, a public sale process and a targeted exploration of a sale with specific third parties MSLO thought might be interested in a strategic transaction with MSLO. Mr. Dienst informed the Special Committee that MSLO’s management was working on a standalone plan and financial projections.

On April 9, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. The Special Committee discussed with its advisors next steps following its decision to cease its discussions with Company A. Mr. de Villeméjane, the Chair of the Special Committee, reported that he had spoken with Mr. Dienst and representatives of Moelis about the need to evaluate MSLO’s options, including continuing as a standalone entity or pursuing other strategic alternatives. Mr. de Villeméjane noted that representatives of Moelis would give a presentation summarizing MSLO’s options at a full meeting of the MSLO Board of Directors scheduled to take place the following week. Mr. de Villeméjane also reported that he and Mr. Kantarian, MSLO’s lead independent director, had spoken with Ms. Stewart, who indicated that she agreed with the proposed approach. The Special Committee also discussed with its advisors a request from Company A for an extension of its exclusivity agreement, which had expired on April 3, 2015. Following discussion, the Special Committee authorized Moelis to inform Company A that, in light of Company A’s position on valuation and certain deal protection terms (i) the Special Committee would not be extending the exclusivity period and (ii) the Special Committee and the MSLO Board of Directors would be considering other alternatives. The Special Committee determined that it would continue its discussion about next steps following the presentation from representatives of Moelis at the MSLO Board of Directors meeting the following week.

On April 15, 2015, the MSLO Board of Directors held an in-person meeting at the offices of MSLO, at which representatives of Debevoise and Moelis, as well as certain members of senior management, were present. The Special Committee informed the other members of the MSLO Board of Directors that it had decided to cease discussions with Company A. Moelis provided an overview of several alternative paths for MSLO in light of the Special Committee’s decision, including continuing as a standalone entity, pursuing strategic partnerships and exploring other strategic alternatives. The MSLO Board of Directors and members of management discussed each of the alternatives at length. Among other things, the MSLO Board of Directors discussed the nature of a potential public announcement to the effect that MSLO was exploring strategic alternatives and the effect that such an announcement could have on MSLO’s business and its employees. In addition, the MSLO Board of Directors discussed the potential disruptions and uncertainty of conducting a broad auction process and it considered the views of Ms. Stewart, who had expressed a preference for a targeted search for a potential buyer rather than a broad public auction process due to the competitive risks inherent in such a process. Members of the MSLO Board of Directors discussed reaching out to Sequential to find out whether it remained interested in a potential transaction with MSLO given the indication of interest Tengram submitted in November 2014. Mr. Dienst noted that he had a meeting the next day with Bill Sweedler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sequential, that had been previously scheduled at Mr. Sweedler’s request. After discussion, the members of the Special Committee determined that, pending continuing consideration of strategic alternatives, Mr. Dienst was authorized to explore the possibility of a business combination with Sequential during his meeting with Mr. Sweedler the following day.

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On April 16, 2015, Mr. Dienst met with Mr. Sweedler, who raised the possibility of a potential transaction involving MSLO and Sequential and stated that he was prepared to provide an indication of interest. Mr. Dienst encouraged Mr. Sweedler to make a specific proposal that he could pass along to the Special Committee and Moelis.

On April 21, 2015, the MSLO Board of Directors received a proposal from Sequential to acquire 100% of the outstanding shares of MSLO for $6.20 per share, payable 50 percent in cash and 50 percent in shares of Sequential common stock. Among other things, the proposal contemplated a no-shop covenant and a termination fee equal to 3.5 percent of equity value, plus reimbursement of expenses, and entry into a voting agreement pursuant to which Ms. Stewart would vote her shares of MSLO common stock in favor of the transaction with Sequential.

On April 23, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Referring to materials previously circulated to the Special Committee, representatives of Moelis summarized the key terms of the Sequential proposal, including price and transaction structure, and provided an overview of Sequential’s business and market valuation. Representatives of Moelis discussed the proposed consideration of 50 percent cash and 50 percent stock offered by Sequential, and that this could result in MSLO stockholders owning approximately 25% of the combined company based on Sequential’s then current stock price. Moelis discussed with the Special Committee the constraints on the amount of cash that Sequential could offer, and the fact that Sequential was also reluctant to consider more stock consideration based on its desire to meet certain earnings targets. The Special Committee and its advisors discussed the possibility of a cash/stock election for stockholders that could potentially allow MSLO’s stockholders to receive a greater portion of either cash or stock depending on their own preferences.

Following the remarks of the representatives of Moelis, representatives of Debevoise then provided an overview of the legal framework applicable to the Special Committee’s consideration of the Sequential proposal and the Special Committee then discussed certain legal issues raised by the proposed transaction structure. After further discussion, the Special Committee authorized Moelis to inform Sequential that although the price and terms of the proposal were not agreed to by MSLO, the proposal was sufficiently interesting to warrant engagement and to begin negotiations on the terms of a transaction. The Special Committee directed Debevoise to provide a draft confidentiality agreement to Sequential so that both sides could begin due diligence as soon as possible.

On April 27, 2015, MSLO entered into a confidentiality agreement with Sequential.

On April 29, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Debevoise reported on conversations they had with advisors to Ms. Stewart about the sequencing of Ms. Stewart’s negotiations (regarding her post-closing arrangements) relative to the Special Committee’s negotiations regarding the terms of a proposed transaction with Sequential. The Special Committee decided its discussions should take place first, in light of timing considerations and the fact that, according to Ms. Stewart’s advisors, Sequential was willing to base Ms. Stewart’s post-closing arrangements on the terms of her existing arrangements with MSLO. Debevoise noted that advisors to Ms. Stewart confirmed Ms. Stewart’s agreement with the Special Committee’s approach.

On April 29, 2015, MSLO and Sequential held management presentations. MSLO and Sequential each provided overviews of their respective businesses. Ms. Stewart and members of MSLO’s management team discussed, MSLO’s business, financials and new business initiatives. Members of Sequential’s management team provided details on their business, strategy, acquisition history and financials. MSLO and Sequential discussed the potential merits of a combination transaction.

On May 5, 2015, representatives of Debevoise met with representatives of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP (“Gibson Dunn”), legal counsel to Sequential, to discuss the proposed transaction structure, certain legal issues and a proposed timetable. In particular, representatives of Debevoise and Gibson Dunn discussed pricing issues (including structuring the transaction as a cash election merger and fixed vs. floating exchange ratios with respect to the stock portion of the merger consideration) and transaction terms. In addition, Debevoise discussed with representatives of Gibson Dunn a post-signing go-shop period and conditioning any transaction on approval by the majority of the shares of MSLO common stock unaffiliated with Ms. Stewart.

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On May 6, 2015, members of MSLO’s management attended a diligence session with representatives of Sequential to discuss, among other things, MSLO’s licensing partners, the recently completed transaction with Meredith and MSLO’s current arrangements with Ms. Stewart. The Special Committee directed representatives of Moelis to request that Sequential reaffirm its proposal following its diligence session.

On May 11, 2015, Sequential submitted a revised proposal to acquire MSLO. The revised proposal set forth two different valuations for MSLO depending on whether or not MSLO renegotiated its agreement with its publishing partner prior to entering into an agreement with Sequential. If MSLO successfully renegotiated that agreement prior to entering into an agreement with Sequential, Sequential would offer a per share price of $6.25. If not, Sequential would offer a per share price of $5.75. The revised proposal also conditioned the transaction on the approval by a majority of shares of MSLO common stock other than shares owned by Ms. Stewart and her affiliated entities. The revised proposal also contemplated a no-shop covenant.

On May 12, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Moelis summarized the key terms of Sequential’s revised proposal and outlined the two alternatives presented by Sequential. The Special Committee noted Sequential’s concern regarding MSLO’s publishing arrangements and discussed the feasibility of renegotiating the agreements with MSLO’s publishing partner. Following discussions with Mr. Dienst, who was invited to join the discussion to share his perspectives on the publishing partnership, the Special Committee concluded that it would be challenging to renegotiate the agreement with MSLO’s publishing partner and any efforts to do so would likely take a long time, distract from the implementation of the partnership and put a potential transaction with Sequential at risk.

The Special Committee excused Mr. Dienst and continued discussions with representatives of each of Moelis and Debevoise regarding certain other terms of Sequential’s revised proposal, including (i) the absence of a go-shop period, (ii) the majority of the minority condition, (iii) the mechanics of the merger consideration (including the fact that the stock portion of the consideration would be determined using a floating rather than fixed exchange ratio) and (iv) the sequencing of discussions regarding Ms. Stewart’s post-closing arrangements and discussions regarding the terms of the acquisition. Representatives of Debevoise explained that Sequential’s outside counsel had noted that they wished to simultaneously negotiate the terms of Ms. Stewart’s deal and the terms of the transaction because they wanted to get to a signing as expeditiously as possible and did not want to commit extensive resources to the transaction without simultaneously determining whether or not they could reach agreements with Ms. Stewart regarding her post-closing arrangements. Following discussion, the Special Committee determined that it would authorize the discussions to go on parallel tracks. The Special Committee requested that Moelis discuss the advantages and disadvantages of floating and fixed exchange ratios at its next meeting.

On May 19, 2015, the Special Committee held an in-person meeting at Debevoise’s offices in New York, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. The Special Committee discussed MSLO’s performance in recent years and the challenges facing MSLO including a lack of a succession plan for Ms. Stewart, difficulty developing the business internationally, declining domestic revenues, high employee and management turnover and the months-long negotiations with Company A (which ultimately only resulted in a $4.90 per share offer). The Special Committee discussed Sequential’s revised proposal and continued to evaluate the two options outlined by Sequential. It was the consensus of the Special Committee that, compared to other alternatives, either option proposed by Sequential was attractive and likely to result in a transaction that was in the best interests of MSLO’s stockholders, but that the Special Committee should seek to obtain the maximum price Sequential would be willing to pay. Following discussion, it was the view of the Special Committee that attempting to address renegotiating the agreement with MSLO’s publishing partner would likely require a significant amount of time and create risk to both MSLO’s business and its ability to complete a deal with Sequential. The Special Committee determined that it would be preferable to negotiate a higher price from Sequential without renegotiating the agreement with MSLO’s publishing partner. The Special Committee also discussed the optimal timing for any discussions on valuation and agreed that Moelis should initiate discussions rather than waiting for other workstreams to be completed. The Special Committee then directed Moelis to inform Sequential that a higher price would be necessary and that discussions on valuation would be ongoing and only culminate near or at the time that both parties were ready to execute a definitive agreement.

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A representative of Moelis then gave a presentation to the Special Committee regarding various pricing mechanisms in the context of a transaction involving stock consideration. The Special Committee asked a number of questions about the mechanics of fixed and floating exchange ratios and features such as collars, walk-away rights and top-up rights. The Special Committee and Moelis discussed certain reasons why a floating exchange ratio might be preferred, including that it reduces the risk that stockholders would receive lower value for their MSLO stock if Sequential’s stock price were to decline between the date of the announcement of the transaction and the closing of the transaction, which would likely be a period of at least several months. The discussion also included observations about Sequential’s stock price multiple relative to its peer group and its stock price relative to its all-time high. Following extensive discussion, it was the consensus of the Special Committee that the floating exchange ratio proposed by Sequential was a lower risk alternative for MSLO’s stockholders because it would ensure they received a fixed value for their shares and not expose them to ongoing market risk between signing and closing.

Following the presentation by representatives of Moelis and the ensuing discussion, the Special Committee discussed with representatives of Debevoise certain non-financial terms set forth in Sequential’s most recent proposal, including the condition that the transaction be approved by a majority of the minority of MSLO’s common stock, the no-shop requirement and the termination fee. Representatives of Debevoise noted that the Special Committee should have a more detailed discussion of those terms after Debevoise received a draft merger agreement from Sequential’s counsel, which Sequential indicated would arrive later in the week. The Special Committee scheduled a call for the following week to discuss the draft merger agreement.

On May 20, 2015, Gibson Dunn sent Debevoise a draft of the merger agreement, which Debevoise sent to the Special Committee (Debevoise also circulated subsequent drafts and blacklines of the merger agreement and other transaction documents to the Special Committee throughout the negotiating process), which contained a customary no-shop covenant pursuant to which MSLO would not be able to solicit competing proposals after signing, a termination fee of 3.5% of the proposed merger consideration (plus expenses) and unlimited matching rights in the event of competing offers. The draft merger agreement also contemplated a reverse termination fee payable by Sequential that capped Sequential’s damages in the event that Sequential failed to consummate the transaction.

During the week of May 22, 2015, the Special Committee convened numerous times to discuss various issues with representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis with respect to the draft merger agreement. Also during this period, Debevoise received comments on the agreement from representatives of Wachtell, which a representative of Debevoise reviewed with the Special Committee. On May 28, 2015, representatives of Debevoise returned a markup of the merger agreement to Gibson Dunn which, among other things, proposed a 30-day go-shop period, a single match right, a two-tiered termination fee of 1.5% of the proposed merger consideration (inclusive of expenses) in the event the merger agreement were terminated to enter into a superior proposal during the go-shop period, and 3.5% of the proposed merger consideration (inclusive of expenses) in all other circumstances. The Debevoise markup also deleted the reverse termination fee and proposed instead that MSLO would be entitled to seek specific performance to compel Sequential to consummate the transaction, and that Sequential would be subject to uncapped damages in the event it failed to do so.

On May 26, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Moelis updated the Special Committee on a meeting that had taken place earlier that week between representatives of Moelis and Mr. Sweedler. At the Special Committee’s request, representatives of Moelis had discussed valuation with Mr. Sweedler and communicated the Special Committee’s concerns about the feasibility of addressing Sequential’s concern with certain aspects of MSLO’s publishing business prior to entering into an agreement with Sequential. Representatives of Moelis reported that Mr. Sweedler reiterated Sequential’s previously stated concerns about MSLO’s publishing business. The Special Committee also authorized Moelis representatives to discuss certain other issues pertaining to the transaction with Mr. Sweedler, including (i) the Special Committee’s desire for a go-shop period after signing to solicit competing bids, (ii) the composition of Sequential’s Board of Directors following the transaction, (iii) the status of Sequential’s financing and (iv) the termination fees applicable to the transaction. The Moelis representatives also reported to the Special Committee that Mr. Sweedler requested that MSLO enter into an exclusivity agreement with Sequential. After discussion, the Special

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Committee determined that an exclusivity agreement was not warranted based on Sequential’s most recent proposal and authorized the representatives from Moelis to inform Mr. Sweedler that the parties were each working diligently to negotiate a transaction and that an exclusivity agreement was not necessary under the circumstances.

Following the remarks by representatives of Moelis, a representative of Debevoise reviewed a draft legal due diligence workplan that Debevoise drafted earlier in the week at the request of the Special Committee, which had been circulated to the members of the Special Committee in advance of the meeting. Following discussion, the Special Committee determined that time constraints would prevent MSLO’s internal legal team from taking the lead on legal due diligence and authorized Debevoise to do so based on the legal due diligence workplan.

Late in the evening of May 29, 2015, Debevoise submitted a preliminary legal due diligence report to the Special Committee, based on its review of Sequential’s public filings and the materials available in Sequential’s data room. The report noted the outstanding items Debevoise needed to review before it would be able to complete its diligence. Shortly thereafter, Moelis provided the Special Committee with a summary of its due diligence findings with respect to the business due diligence it had conducted over the preceding weeks.

On June 1, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. A representative of Moelis gave a brief overview of the diligence materials circulated to the Special Committee the previous week. The representative of Moelis also reported that he had received a call from Mr. Sweedler who informed him that Sequential was eager to complete negotiations as soon as possible and expected to receive a debt financing commitment shortly. Debevoise then updated the Special Committee on a call it had with Gibson Dunn to discuss open issues in the draft merger agreement and noted that Gibson Dunn would be circulating a revised draft of the merger agreement later that week. The Special Committee discussed the open issues in the draft merger agreement and the status of Sequential’s financing plans.

On June 2, 2015, MSLO, Sequential and their respective advisors, along with representatives of each of Wachtell and Grubman, participated in a telephone conference call to discuss all of the outstanding issues and matters to be addressed. On the call, each party confirmed that it was targeting a signing date of June 8, 2015. Gibson Dunn committed to sending a revised draft of the merger agreement to Debevoise on June 3, 2015, and noted that Sequential would be scheduling a call with Debevoise to address Debevoise’s outstanding legal diligence requests later that week. Gibson Dunn and Sequential said they expected to receive a financing commitment from GSO Capital Partners LP, Sequential’s second lien lender, by the end of the week.

On June 3, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Debevoise updated the Special Committee on the status of discussions between Sequential and advisors to Ms. Stewart with respect to Ms. Stewart’s post-closing arrangements with Sequential. According to Ms. Stewart’s advisors, Sequential would require that Ms. Stewart enter into a new employment agreement with Holdings (rather than amending her existing employment agreement with MSLO), but on the whole, they expected that Ms. Stewart would receive compensation and other benefits similar to those she receives under her current arrangements with MSLO. In addition, Ms. Stewart’s advisors expected that Ms. Stewart would receive a portion of annual licensing revenues after her employment agreement with Sequential expired. The Special Committee agreed to reconvene the next day to receive a presentation with respect to Moelis’ preliminary financial analysis of MSLO.

Later on June 3, 2015, Gibson Dunn sent a revised draft of the merger agreement to Debevoise, along with an initial draft of a Voting and Support Agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) between Sequential and Ms. Stewart (and her affiliates) in her capacity as a stockholder of MSLO.

On June 4, 2015, MSLO, Sequential and their respective advisors, along with representatives of each Wachtell and Grubman, held a telephone conference call to discuss all of the outstanding issues.

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On June 4, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of Debevoise and Moelis were present, to receive an update on the status of negotiations and to receive a presentation from Moelis summarizing its preliminary valuation analysis of MSLO. Debevoise informed the Special Committee that Sequential required that two agreements between Ms. Stewart and MSLO, relating to intellectual property, be revised in connection with Ms. Stewart’s post-closing arrangements. Although Ms. Stewart’s advisors believed that there was general agreement on the economic terms of such arrangements, there were open issues to be resolved prior to finalizing those revisions, and new agreements, to be effective as of the closing of the transaction, would need to be drafted prior to announcing a transaction. Therefore, they believed that additional time (beyond the June 8, 2015 target signing date) would be needed to conclude negotiations. The Special Committee discussed a request from Sequential for exclusivity until June 15, 2015, and decided to decline the request. Instead, the Special Committee requested that Debevoise and Moelis speak with Sequential and its representatives the next day to discuss and make progress on certain key open issues. The Special Committee discussed its positions on each of the key open issues with Debevoise and Moelis and authorized Moelis to present a package proposal to Sequential.

Representatives of Moelis proceeded to present their preliminary financial analysis for MSLO, a draft of which had been previously circulated to the Special Committee in advance of the meeting. They discussed, among other matters (i) MSLO’s share price performance and investor sentiment regarding MSLO, (ii) key challenges facing MSLO, (iii) Moelis’ preliminary financial analysis of MSLO and (iv) Moelis’ financial analysis of the most recent proposal submitted by Sequential. The Special Committee proceeded to discuss Moelis’ presentation at length and asked several questions about certain metrics used in Moelis’ financial analysis, as well as questions about multiples paid in precedent transactions.

On June 5, 2015, representatives of each of Debevoise, Moelis, Sequential, Tengram, a representative of TCP acting as a consultant to Sequential for mergers and acquisitions matters pursuant to the TCP Agreement, and Gibson Dunn held multiple conference calls to discuss valuation and key open issues in the draft merger agreement. Following extensive discussions, Sequential proposed two options for the Special Committee’s consideration. The first option contemplated a no-shop period, a termination fee of 3.75% of merger consideration (inclusive of expenses) and a purchase price of $6.15 per share. The second option contemplated a go-shop period, a two-tiered termination fee of 2% of merger consideration (inclusive of expenses) during the go-shop period and 3.75% of merger consideration (inclusive of expenses) after the go-shop period, and a price of $6.00 per share. Under either option, Sequential would have unlimited matching rights, reasonable information rights about competing bids and a right to expense reimbursement of up to $2.5 million in the event the MSLO public stockholders did not approve the transaction. Sequential conceded its previous demand for a reverse termination fee payable in the event of a financing failure. Under either option, in the event Sequential failed to consummate the transaction, MSLO would be able to seek specific performance and/or seek damages.

Late on the evening of June 5, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present, to discuss the two options proposed by Sequential. The Special Committee and its advisors discussed the implications of a “go-shop” period compared to a “no-shop” covenant. The Special Committee discussed with its advisors whether a go-shop would be likely to identify an alternative buyer for MSLO who would not otherwise come forward when a deal is publicly announced. Following such discussion, the Special Committee was of the view that while a “go-shop” was desirable, it would likely not be worth the $0.15 lower deal price, given the industry in which MSLO operates, Ms. Stewart’s visibility, the amount of publicity a sale of MSLO would generate and prior discussions with third parties. Members of the Special Committee observed that both of Sequential’s proposed options were more favorable to MSLO’s public stockholders than the proposals made by Company A and a standalone option. The Special Committee also noted that both offers appeared to provide MSLO’s public stockholders with a premium for their shares. The Special Committee resolved to consider both options over the weekend, but instructed Moelis to call Sequential and relay that the Special Committee preferred the first option. However, the Special Committee determined that it would see how other issues in the draft merger agreement were addressed before agreeing to either one of Sequential’s proposed options.

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Over the weekend of June 6 and June 7, 2015, Debevoise and Gibson Dunn exchanged drafts of the merger agreement. Also on June 6, 2015, Debevoise submitted an update to its preliminary legal due diligence report based on materials provided by Sequential and calls with Sequential’s management team over the course of the preceding week.

On June 7, 2015, the Sequential Board of Directors held a telephonic meeting at which members of Sequential’s management and representatives of Gibson Dunn were present. Mr. Sweedler and Sequential’s management provided the directors with an update regarding the status of discussions with MSLO, including negotiations with Martha Stewart in respect of her going-forward arrangements. Representatives of Gibson Dunn discussed with the directors the structure and terms of the proposed transaction as well as the directors fiduciary duties under applicable law. Representatives of Consensus joined the meeting for a portion thereof and provided the directors with their preliminary financial analysis regarding the proposed transaction. Following discussion, the Sequential Board of Directors authorized Mr. Sweedler and Sequential’s management to continue negotiating a transaction with MSLO.

On June 8, 2015, the Special Committee held an in-person meeting at the offices of Debevoise, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present, to discuss the draft merger agreement, the other transaction documents, a draft exclusive forum selection bylaw and the transaction timetable. Referring to materials previously circulated to the Special Committee, which included copies of the draft merger agreement and merger agreement presentation, Debevoise provided a summary of the key terms of the draft merger agreement and highlighted certain open issues, including the treatment of certain equity awards, benefits for continuing employees, the retention plan for certain key personnel and the definition of material adverse effect. The Special Committee asked Debevoise to circulate copies of the draft merger agreement, merger agreement presentation and preliminary due diligence report to all the members of the MSLO Board of Directors in preparation for a regularly scheduled MSLO Board of Directors meeting the next day.

On June 9, 2015, the MSLO Board of Directors held an in-person meeting at the offices of MSLO, at which representatives of Debevoise, Moelis, Wachtell and Grubman, as well as senior members of management were present. Referring to materials previously circulated to the MSLO Board of Directors in advance of the meeting, representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis then made presentations to the MSLO Board of Directors similar to the presentations made to the Special Committee the previous day. Representatives of Grubman reviewed the terms of Ms. Stewart’s post-closing arrangements and highlighted the open issues that remained to be negotiated.

On June 10, 2015, Debevoise circulated a revised draft of the merger agreement to Gibson Dunn.

On June 12, 2015, the Sequential Board of Directors held a telephonic meeting at which members of Sequential’s management and representatives of Gibson Dunn were present. Mr. Sweedler and Sequential’s management updated the Sequential Board of Directors regarding the status of negotiations with MSLO, including negotiations around Martha Stewart’s arrangements.

On June 15, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present, to receive updates from Debevoise and Moelis on the status of pre-signing workstreams and certain open issues in the draft merger agreement. Representatives of Debevoise updated the Special Committee on negotiations between Sequential and Ms. Stewart regarding her post-closing arrangements. The Special Committee then discussed with Debevoise several open issues in the draft merger agreement relating to employee benefits, interim operating covenants and the definition of material adverse effect. The Special Committee then directed Moelis to call Sequential and ask when it expected negotiations with Ms. Stewart to be substantially complete, since the merger agreement was close to being fully negotiated.

On June 17, 2015, Debevoise sent a revised draft of the merger agreement to Gibson Dunn.

On June 18, 2015, The Wall Street Journal published a story quoting an unnamed source who indicated that MSLO was in talks to sell itself to Sequential. MSLO’s Class A common stock price began trading that day at $5.12 per share and closed at $6.44 per share. Sequential’s stock price began trading that day at $14.29 per share and closed at $16.08 per share. The Special Committee met by telephone conference call after U.S. markets closed that evening to discuss the day’s events and outstanding issues in the draft merger agreement. Mr. Dienst was invited to join a portion of the call to discuss MSLO’s response to

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The Wall Street Journal story. After Mr. Dienst was excused from the call, representatives of Debevoise updated the Special Committee on the status of Ms. Stewart’s negotiations with Sequential. Representatives of Debevoise relayed that Ms. Stewart’s advisors thought a deal was close at hand, although several business points remained unresolved. Debevoise also informed the Special Committee that the draft merger agreement was in near final form and the Special Committee and its advisors discussed the few remaining open issues. The Special Committee then discussed with representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis (i) the Special Committee’s process for reviewing and negotiating Ms. Stewart’s arrangements with Sequential, (ii) the rise in MSLO’s stock price resulting from The Wall Street Journal story, (iii) contingency plans in case MSLO’s Class A common stock price continued to rise the following day and (iv) the possibility of asking Sequential to increase its purchase price in light of the stock market’s reaction to news of the deal negotiations.

Later on the evening of June 18, 2015, Gibson Dunn sent a revised draft of the merger agreement to Debevoise.

On June 19, 2015, MSLO’s Class A common stock price opened at $6.58 per share and closed at $6.98 per share. Sequential’s stock price opened at $16.01 per share and closed at $17.00 per share.

Following the market close on June 19, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Debevoise and Moelis informed the Special Committee that MSLO had received a letter from a third party (which was not Company A) that referenced news reports about the pending deal between Sequential and MSLO and expressed an interest in discussing a potential transaction. The Special Committee discussed the letter and whether it might eventually lead to an alternative proposal with a purchase price that was superior to the deal with Sequential that was currently on the table. The Special Committee discussed with its advisors the fiduciary out provisions in the current draft of the merger agreement that would permit the Special Committee to consider an alternative proposal from the third party or any other party following the signing of the merger agreement and before MSLO’s stockholder vote. The Special Committee discussed with its advisors the third party’s recent accounting and management issues and the challenges to a transaction with such third party, and a concern that if it engaged with the third party on the eve of announcing a deal with Sequential, it might put the Sequential deal at risk with no assurances that the Special Committee would receive a better deal from the third party. The Special Committee also noted that a deal with Sequential would set an attractive floor price for MSLO’s public stockholders were an alternative proposal to emerge after MSLO signed a deal with Sequential. The Special Committee unanimously resolved not to engage with the third party and to focus on finalizing its negotiations with Sequential.

The Special Committee then discussed the run up in the stock prices of both MSLO and Sequential since the publication of the article in The Wall Street Journal. In light of the run up in the stock price of MSLO, the Special Committee considered with its advisors the opportunity for further valuation discussions with Sequential. Following such discussion, the Special Committee instructed Moelis to request a price increase to $6.65 per share and, if Sequential refused to increase its price, a go-shop period to solicit other acquisition proposals that might be more attractive to MSLO’s stockholders.

Representatives of Moelis called representatives of Sequential shortly after the Special Committee’s call ended and Mr. Sweedler informed Moelis that Sequential had reached its final price, reflected in its current $6.15 per share offer price. Mr. Sweedler noted that Sequential was prepared to walk away from the deal if the Special Committee insisted on a price increase. As a result of the phone call with representatives of Moelis, Gibson Dunn informed Debevoise that Mr. Sweedler instructed Sequential’s advisors to stop working on the transaction.

On the morning of June 20, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Moelis updated the Special Committee on its conversations with Mr. Sweedler, who indicated a willingness to pause discussions for a period of time. The Special Committee discussed Sequential’s position at length, along with the potential benefits and risks of not promptly concluding its negotiations with Sequential. The Special Committee came to a consensus that the deal on the table was in the best interests of MSLO’s public stockholders, based on the proposed deal price and terms, the fundamentals of MSLO, the challenges facing MSLO as a standalone business and its previous consideration of other strategic alternatives. The Special Committee also came to a

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consensus that it would strongly prefer to conclude a deal with Sequential over the weekend, knowing for certain what the terms of such a deal would be, rather than taking the risk that no transaction with Sequential might be finalized in the foreseeable future. The Special Committee also discussed the advantages of having a go-shop period, given the run up on MSLO’s stock price following the news media reports about a possible transaction. The Special Committee instructed Moelis to call Mr. Sweedler to propose adding a go-shop period to the merger agreement. A representative of Moelis excused himself from the meeting to call Mr. Sweedler.

The Special Committee reviewed with its advisors the terms of Ms. Stewart’s proposed post-closing arrangements with Sequential, including Ms. Stewart’s new employment agreement with Holdings, Amended IP Agreement and Amended Intangible Agreement (as defined in the section titled “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart”). The Special Committee discussed with its advisors at length the terms of such post-closing arrangements with Sequential and considered, among other things, (1) the terms of such post-closing arrangements as compared to the terms of Ms. Stewart’s existing arrangements with MSLO, including the expected level of compensation to be received for her employment services and intellectual property rights, (2) the variables that could affect the value of such arrangements to Ms. Stewart, including, without limitation, the effect of her death or involuntary termination without cause and the inherent uncertainty and speculative nature of projections of future Martha Stewart Brand licensing revenues of Holdings as to which Ms. Stewart would be entitled to receive an incentive payment or royalty, and (3) the fact that the new agreements contained various additional provisions conveying additional rights and benefits to each party, including further grants of rights by Ms. Stewart to MSLO, to address certain issues that had not been explicitly addressed in Ms. Stewart’s existing agreements. Based on the foregoing, the Special Committee concluded that the new arrangements appeared to provide Ms. Stewart with roughly comparable economic benefits as compared to her existing arrangements with MSLO, but that whether they will turn out to be better or worse for Ms. Stewart over the term of such arrangements depends on future variables and is uncertain at present.

Representatives of Debevoise reported on their discussions with Ms. Stewart’s advisors, which they had engaged in at the direction of the Special Committee, regarding the agreement Ms. Stewart had reached with Sequential in respect of the reimbursement of up to $4,000,000 of her out-of-pocket advisor fees and expenses incurred in connection with the negotiation, execution and delivery of the post-closing arrangements with Sequential, the merger agreement, and the other agreements contemplated thereby. The Debevoise representatives reported that Ms. Stewart was not prepared to limit or otherwise alter the reimbursement arrangements she had agreed to with Sequential.

The representative of Moelis rejoined the call and reported that Sequential was strongly against adding a go-shop period to the merger agreement, but after further negotiations with Sequential during the Special Committee’s meeting, the representative of Moelis reported that Sequential had offered a 21-day go-shop period, provided that the parties executed a definitive agreement before the stock markets opened on the following Monday, June 22. Sequential had also proposed a two-tier termination fee, with $10 million payable by MSLO in connection with a termination during the go-shop period and $14 million thereafter. Following discussion of Sequential’s proposal, the Special Committee instructed the representatives of Debevoise and Moelis to negotiate final terms of a go-shop provision that were reasonable and would not preclude or unreasonably discourage third parties from submitting alternative proposals.

Over the next 24 hours, representatives of each of Debevoise and Gibson Dunn negotiated the terms of a go-shop period and related provisions. On the morning of June 21, 2015, the Special Committee held a telephonic meeting, at which representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. Representatives of Debevoise summarized for the Special Committee the status of negotiations. After extensive discussion, the Special Committee authorized Moelis to call Sequential, and convey that the Special Committee would be willing to agree to (i) a 30-day go-shop period (with an additional 15 days to sign a deal and pay the lower termination fee if a superior proposal were submitted during the 30-day go-shop period) and (ii) termination fees of $7.5 million (inclusive of expenses) during the go-shop period and $12.8 million thereafter. If this proposal was not accepted by Sequential, the Special Committee would consider walking away from negotiations with Sequential for two or three weeks and to shop MSLO to third parties during that time. The Special Committee also noted their earlier discussion of the advantages of having a signed deal with Sequential at a favorable price that would set a floor on the value of MSLO, while also leaving open the

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possibility of receiving a more favorable topping bid from a third party prior to MSLO’s stockholders voting on a deal with Sequential. A representative of Moelis excused himself from the meeting to call Sequential. Shortly thereafter, the representative rejoined the meeting and reported that Sequential had agreed to the Special Committee’s go-shop proposal. The Special Committee reacted positively to this news and directed the representatives of Debevoise and Moelis to finalize the terms of the transaction. Following the adjournment of the Special Committee meeting, Gibson Dunn, Debevoise, Wachtell and Grubman worked throughout the day to finalize the merger agreement and all other related transaction documentation for execution. Debevoise thereafter circulated (i) a final version of the merger agreement and final or substantially final versions of all other transaction documentation to the Special Committee, (ii) a presentation from Debevoise summarizing the Special Committee’s fiduciary duties to stockholders and the key terms of the merger agreement (which had been previously circulated to the Special Committee), (iii) a financial analysis from Moelis (which had been previously circulated to the Special Committee), (iv) a memorandum prepared by Debevoise summarizing Ms. Stewart’s current arrangements with MSLO and the proposed post-closing arrangements agreed between Sequential and Ms. Stewart and (v) draft Special Committee resolutions.

Following the Mr. Sweedler’s discussion with representatives of Moelis to finalize the terms of the go-shop, the Sequential board of directors held a meeting at which members of Sequential’s management and representatives of Gibson Dunn were present. Mr. Sweedler and Sequential’s management provided the directors with an update regarding negotiations since the previous board meeting and reported that the parties had come to agreement both with respect to the principal terms of the merger agreement and the agreements with Martha Stewart. Representatives of Gibson Dunn described the terms of the transaction documents and discussed with the directors their fiduciary duties under applicable laws. Thereafter, representatives of Consensus joined the meeting and provided the directors with their financial analysis regarding the proposed transaction and delivered their oral opinion (which was subsequently confirmed in writing) to the Sequential board of directors to the effect that, as of the date of the opinion (taking into account the Sequential merger and the MSLO merger) and based upon and subject to the qualifications, limitations and assumptions stated in Consensus’ written opinion, the total consideration to be paid by Sequential pursuant to the merger agreement, is fair from a financial point of view to Sequential. Thereafter, following discussion, the Sequential board of directors unanimously (i) determined that the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated therein, including the mergers, are fair to, and in the best interests of Sequential and its stockholders, (ii) approved and adopted the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Sequential merger, (iii) approved and declared advisable the execution, delivery and performance by Sequential of the merger agreement and the consummation of the transactions contemplated therein, and (iv) recommended approval by the stockholders of Sequential of the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

At 9:00 p.m. on the evening of June 21, 2015, the Special Committee reconvened in a telephonic meeting, at which Ms. Smyth and representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis were present. At this meeting, representatives of Debevoise reviewed with the members of the Special Committee (i) their fiduciary duties under Delaware law, (ii) the process the Special Committee had followed to this point and (iii) the discussions the Special Committee had with its advisors about whether the terms of the go-shop period would provide a meaningful opportunity for third parties to make proposals that could result in a superior transaction. The Special Committee noted that the merger agreement contained certain provisions that were designed to encourage an effective go-shop process, including (i) a 30-day initial go-shop period and (ii) a termination fee of $7.5 million payable by MSLO if it were to terminate the merger agreement within 45 days after signing to enter into an acquisition agreement related to a superior proposal with a party that provides an acquisition proposal during the go-shop period that is or would reasonably be expected to result in a superior proposal. The Special Committee and its advisors discussed the key terms of the merger agreement, including the fact that the transaction was conditioned on the approval by a majority of the holders of MSLO’s Class A common stock unaffiliated with Ms. Stewart. The Special Committee and its advisors also reviewed again the principal terms of Ms. Stewart’s agreements that had been negotiated between counsel to Ms. Stewart and counsel to Sequential. The Special Committee again reviewed a draft of a letter addressed to the Special Committee from Ms. Stewart, and subsequently delivered to the Special Committee on June 22, 2015, pursuant to which Ms. Stewart indicated that she would explore in good faith the possibility of working with

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any third parties regarding any alternative acquisition proposals (including taking part in meetings and negotiations) to the extent requested to do so by the Special Committee or the MSLO Board of Directors.

Representatives of Moelis made a presentation to the Special Committee which provided an overview of the process the Special Committee had followed to date, the challenges facing MSLO and the strategic rationale for pursuing a transaction with Sequential. Representatives of Moelis summarized Moelis’ financial analysis and then rendered to the Special Committee an oral opinion of Moelis, which was subsequently confirmed by delivery of a written opinion dated June 21, 2015, addressed to the Special Committee to the effect that, as of the date of the opinion, based on and subject to the conditions and limitations described in the opinion, the consideration to be paid to the holders of MSLO Class A common stock (other than shares of MSLO common stock held by Ms. Stewart and her affiliates) in the proposed merger (after giving effect to the mergers) was fair, from a financial point of view, to such holders.

Following a discussion of the presentations from representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis, the Special Committee unanimously resolved to recommend to the MSLO Board of Directors that it approve the merger agreement. Shortly after the Special Committee meeting, Debevoise circulated to the MSLO Board of Directors final versions of all the documents circulated to the Special Committee earlier that evening.

The next morning, on June 22, 2015, before the U.S. markets opened, the MSLO Board of Directors held a telephonic meeting at which representatives of each of Debevoise, Wachtell, Grubman and Moelis, and certain members of senior management were present. Representatives of Moelis summarized for the MSLO Board of Directors the negotiations over the past few days. Representatives of each of Debevoise and Moelis made presentations to the MSLO Board of Directors. A representative of Grubman reviewed the terms of Ms. Stewart’s post-closing arrangements. The MSLO Board of Directors then reviewed the proposed resolutions to approve the transaction. After discussion, the MSLO Board of Directors (with the exception of Ms. Stewart, who recused herself), unanimously adopted the resolutions. Following the MSLO Board of Directors meeting, the parties executed and delivered the merger agreement, and Ms. Stewart executed and delivered her agreements, including her letter to the Special Committee, and MSLO and Sequential issued a joint press release announcing the transaction.

Following the execution of the merger agreement, in response to a solicitation by a representative of Tengram, acting on Tengram’s behalf, each of the consenting holders executed a written consent adopting and approving the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby, including the Sequential merger and the issuance of shares of Holdings common stock as a portion of the consideration for the mergers and, on June 22, 2015, delivered such written consent to Sequential.

The merger agreement provides that until 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on July 22, 2015, MSLO and its representatives had the right to initiate, solicit and encourage the making of alternative acquisition proposals from third parties, and to provide nonpublic information to and participate in discussions and negotiations with third parties regarding alternative acquisition proposals. During the go-shop period Moelis contacted over 60 parties, including potential strategic parties and financial sponsors, as well as the parties that entered into confidentiality agreements with MLSO in 2013, Company A and the third party who expressed an interest in exploring a transaction with MSLO on June 19, 2015, to solicit interest in a possible alternative transaction. During the go-shop period, several parties expressed potential interest and five received non-public information pursuant to non-disclosure agreements, including Company A. Moelis provided additional information and fulfilled follow-up requests regarding a potential transaction. As of the date of this combined statement/prospectus, no person has made an alternative proposal to acquire MSLO.

Consideration

At the effective time of the Sequential merger, each outstanding share of Sequential common stock (other than shares held by Sequential in treasury, which will be cancelled and cease to exist) will be converted into the right to receive one share of Holdings common stock (without the requirement for the surrender of any certificate previously representing any shares of Sequential common stock or issuance of new certificates representing Holdings common stock).

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At the effective time of the MSLO merger, each outstanding share of MSLO common stock (other than shares held by MSLO in treasury, which will be cancelled and cease to exist, or dissenting shares) will be converted into the right to receive, at the election of the holder thereof (subject to certain proration procedures described below), either: (1) $6.15 in cash, without interest (which we refer to as the “MSLO cash consideration”) or (2) a number of shares of Holdings common stock equal to the MSLO cash consideration divided by the Sequential trading price (which we refer to as the “MSLO common stock consideration” and, together with the MSLO cash consideration, the “MSLO merger consideration”). Instead of receiving any fractional shares, each holder of MSLO common stock that elects to receive MSLO common stock consideration will be paid an amount in cash, without interest, rounded to the nearest cent, equal to the amount of the fractional share interest in a share of Holdings common stock to which such holder would otherwise be entitled.

Election Procedures

No less than 20 business days prior to the anticipated “election deadline” (which is defined in the following paragraph), MSLO stockholders as of the record date for the MSLO special meeting will be mailed under separate cover a form of election for making an election to make a cash election or a stock election. Any MSLO stockholder who became a MSLO stockholder after the record date for the MSLO special meeting, or who did not otherwise receive a form of election, should contact MSLO’s proxy solicitor, D.F. King & Co., Inc., at (866) 304-5477 or their broker, bank or other nominee to obtain a form of election. MSLO stockholders who vote against approving the merger agreement are still entitled to make elections with respect to their shares. However, any MSLO stockholder who makes an election will have waived all appraisal rights in connection with making such election. The form of election allows holders of MSLO common stock to make an election to make a cash election or a stock election for some or all of their shares of MSLO common stock or no election for their shares of MSLO common stock. Shares of MSLO common stock as to which the holder has not made a valid election prior to the election deadline will be treated as if they made either a cash election or a stock election, subject to proration. To validly make a cash election or a stock election MSLO stockholders must properly complete, sign and send the form of election and stock certificates (or evidence of shares in book-entry form) to the exchange agent prior to the election deadline.

The “election deadline” will be 5:00 p.m. New York time on December 1, 2015, which is the date immediately prior to the MSLO special meeting, unless extended. Under the merger agreement, the election deadline will be extended to the third business day prior to the effective time of the mergers if required regulatory and antitrust approvals have not been obtained. We believe that all such approvals were received when the Federal Trade Commission, which we refer to as the “FTC,” granted early termination of the waiting period under the HSR Act on July 17, 2015, and therefore we do not expect the election deadline to be extended. MSLO and Sequential will issue a joint press release announcing the anticipated date of the election deadline not more than 15 business days before, and at least five business days prior to, the election deadline.

Financing of the Mergers

On June 22, 2015, Sequential entered into a commitment letter with GSO Capital Partners LP (which we refer to as “GSO”), pursuant to which GSO has committed (which we refer to as the “Debt Commitment”) to provide up to $360,000,000 under senior secured second lien term loans facilities (which we refer to collectively as the “Second Lien Facility”), of which (i) up to $300,000,000 will be available at the effective time of the mergers and (ii) up to $60,000,000 will be available at or after the effective time of the mergers to Holdings in, but not more than, two draws, subject to increases as described below. In addition, GSO has committed (which we refer to as the “Equity Commitment” and, together with the Debt Commitment, the “Financing Commitments”), pursuant to the commitment letter, to purchase $10,000,000 of Holdings common stock at $13.50 per share.

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The Financing Commitments of GSO are subject to certain customary conditions, including the negotiation and execution of definitive financing agreements and the consummation of the mergers prior to December 22, 2015 in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the merger agreement.

Holdings expects to borrow on the effective date of the mergers the funds available on such date under the Financing Commitments and to use the proceeds therefrom to refinance and repay, in full, Sequential’s existing indebtedness under its existing Amended and Restated Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of April 8, 2015, to finance the mergers and to pay fees and transaction costs related to the mergers and the Second Lien Facility, for working capital, capital expenditure and other lawful corporate purposes of Holdings and its subsidiaries. After the effective time of the mergers, Holdings expects to use the proceeds of any borrowings under the Second Lien Facility for corporate purposes of Holdings and its subsidiaries, and any borrowings under any incremental facilities for the purposes of permitted acquisitions.

The Second Lien Facility will consist of an up to $360,000,000 senior secured second lien term loans facilities, of which (i) up to $300,000,000 will be available at the effective time of the mergers and (ii) up to $60,000,000 will be available at or after the effective time of the mergers in, but not more than, two draws (subject to increases, for the purposes of funding additional permitted acquisitions, in such amounts as would not cause Holdings’s total leverage ratio, determined on a pro forma basis after giving effect to any such increase, to exceed 6.00, which increases are subject to certain customary conditions). The Second Lien Facility shall mature on the sixth anniversary of the effective date of the mergers. Borrowings under the Second Lien Facility will bear interest at LIBOR or a base rate, plus, in each case, a fluctuating applicable margin ranging from 8.00% to 8.75% per annum for LIBOR loans and from 7.00% to 7.75% per annum for base rate loans, in each case based on Holdings’s total net leverage ratio (to be defined in the definitive credit agreement for the Second Lien Facility).

The Second Lien Facility will require Holdings to make mandatory prepayments of the borrowings under the Second Lien Facility with (to the extent such prepayments are not required to be made by Holdings pursuant to its existing Second Amended and Restated First Lien Credit Agreement, dated as of April 8, 2015 to prepay any borrowings thereunder):

Holdings will not be permitted to voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Second Lien Facility prior to the 18^th month anniversary of the effective time of the mergers. After the 18^th month anniversary of the effective date of the mergers and prior to the 42^nd month anniversary of the effective date of the mergers, Holdings will be permitted to prepay such outstanding loans, in whole or in part, subject to a payment of a prepayment premium equal to 3.0% (after the 18^th month anniversary of the effective date of the mergers and prior to the 30^th month anniversary of the effective time of the mergers) or 1.0% (after the 30^th month anniversary of the effective time of the mergers and prior to the 42^nd month anniversary of the effective time of the mergers) of the principal amount of such outstanding loans so prepaid. After the 42^nd month anniversary of the effective time of the mergers, prepayments may be made in whole or in part without any payment of a prepayment premium.

All of Holdings’s obligations under the Second Lien Facility will be guaranteed by each existing direct and indirect domestic subsidiary of Holdings, other than excluded subsidiaries (to be defined in the definitive credit agreement for the Second Lien Facility) and Holdings’s obligations under the Second Lien Facility and such guarantees of such subsidiaries will be secured by a second priority interest, subject to certain exceptions, in substantially all of their assets.

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The Second Lien Facility will include financial covenants requiring Holdings to maintain a total net leverage ratio and to satisfy a loan to value ratio, in each case at levels to be agreed, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants and events of default.

Certain Governance Matters Following the Mergers

Following the consummation of the mergers, the membership of the Holdings Board of Directors is expected to be the same as the membership of the Sequential Board of Directors prior to the consummation of the mergers, however, pursuant to the employment agreement (as defined in “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart”), Martha Stewart will join the Holdings Board of Directors. The executive officers of Holdings following the consummation of the mergers are expected to be the same as the executive officers of Sequential prior to the consummation of the mergers, and, pursuant to the employment agreement, Martha Stewart will become the Chief Creative Officer of Holdings. For a discussion of the employment agreement and Martha Stewart’s expected involvement in Holdings, see “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart.”

Accounting Treatment

The mergers will be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805. U.S. GAAP requires that one of the two companies in the mergers be designated as the acquirer for accounting purposes based on the evidence available. Sequential will be treated as the acquiring entity for accounting purposes. In identifying Sequential as the acquiring entity, the companies took into account the composition of the Holdings Board of Directors, the designation of certain senior management positions of Holdings and the size of each of the companies as well as the fact that the MSLO stockholders will be receiving a premium over the pre-combination fair value of MSLO common stock.

Regulatory Clearances for the Mergers

The mergers are subject to the requirements of the HSR Act, which prevents Sequential and MSLO from completing the mergers until the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act is terminated or expires. On July 7, 2015, Sequential and MSLO filed the requisite notification and report forms under the HSR Act with the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the FTC. The FTC granted Sequential and MSLO early termination of the waiting period effective on July 17, 2015.

Litigation Related to the Mergers

In connection with the mergers, 13 putative stockholder class action lawsuits have been filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware. The first, styled David Shaev Profit Sharing Plan f/b/o David Shaev v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on June 25, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that MSLO, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The second, styled Malka Raul v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on June 26, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The third, styled Daniel Lisman v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on June 29, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that MSLO, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The fourth, styled Matthew Sciabacucchi v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 2, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that MSLO, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The fifth, styled Harold Litwin v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 5, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached

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their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The sixth, styled Richard Schiffrin v. Martha Stewart, was filed on July 7, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The seventh, styled Cedric Terrell v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 8, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The eighth, styled Dorothy Moore v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 8, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The ninth, styled Paul Dranove v. Pierre De Villemejane. et. al., was filed on July 8, 2015 against the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The tenth, styled Phuc Nguyen v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 10, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The eleventh, styled Kenneth Steiner v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. et. al., was filed on July 16, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO board, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO board breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The twelfth, styled Karen Gordon v. Martha Stewart et. al., was filed on July 27, 2015 against the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. The thirteenth, styled Anne Seader v. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc. et. al., was filed on July 28, 2015 against MSLO, the MSLO Board of Directors, Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings, also asserting that the members of the MSLO Board of Directors breached their fiduciary duties and asserting that Sequential, Madeline Merger Sub, Singer Merger Sub, and Holdings aided and abetted the alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. On August 18, 2015, the Delaware Chancery Court issued an order consolidating these actions for all purposes under the caption In re Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Inc., et. al. to be the operative complaint in the consolidated action.

Each of Sequential, MSLO and their respective directors believe these lawsuits are without merit and intend to defend them vigorously.

Listing of Holdings Common Stock

It is a condition to the completion of the mergers that the Holdings common stock to be issued to Sequential stockholders and MSLO stockholders in connection with the mergers be approved for listing on Nasdaq, subject to official notice of issuance.

Delisting and Deregistration of Sequential Common Stock and MSLO Class A Common Stock

When the mergers are completed, each of the Sequential common stock and MSLO Class A common stock currently listed on Nasdaq and NYSE, respectively, will cease to be quoted on the Nasdaq and the NYSE and will subsequently be deregistered under the Exchange Act.

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Combined Company Corporate Offices

Holdings’s principal executive offices and operating offices will be located at the current corporate offices of MSLO in New York, New York.

Plans for the Combined Company

After the effective time of the mergers, Sequential and MSLO anticipate that they will each continue their current respective operations, except that they will cease to be publicly traded companies and will instead be wholly owned subsidiaries of Holdings. Holdings intends to apply to list its common stock on Nasdaq under the symbol “SQBG,” subject to official notice of issuance, and, following consummation of the mergers, we anticipate that Holdings will change its name to Sequential Brands Group, Inc.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE MERGER AGREEMENT

The following section summarizes material provisions of the merger agreement. This summary does not purport to be complete and may not contain all of the information about the merger agreement that is important to you. This summary is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by reference to, the merger agreement, which is attached as Annex A to this combined statement/prospectus and is incorporated by reference herein. The rights and obligations of the parties are governed by the express terms and conditions of the merger agreement and not by this summary or any other information contained in this combined statement/prospectus. You are urged to read the merger agreement carefully and in its entirety before making any decisions regarding the mergers.

The merger agreement has been annexed to this combined statement/prospectus to provide investors and security holders with information regarding its terms. It is not intended to provide any other factual information about Sequential, MSLO, Holdings or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. The representations, warranties and covenants contained in the merger agreement (a) were made by the parties thereto only for purposes of that agreement and as of specific dates; (b) were made solely for the benefit of the parties to the merger agreement; (c) may be subject to limitations agreed upon by the contracting parties, including being qualified by confidential disclosures exchanged between the parties in connection with the execution of the merger agreement (such disclosures include information that has been included in public disclosures, as well as additional non-public information); (d) may have been made for the purposes of allocating contractual risk between the parties to the merger agreement instead of establishing these matters as facts; and (e) may be subject to standards of materiality applicable to the contracting parties that differ from those applicable to investors. Accordingly, the merger agreement is included with this filing only to provide investors with information regarding the terms of the merger agreement, and not to provide investors with any other factual information regarding Sequential, MSLO, Holdings or their respective businesses. Investors should not rely on the representations, warranties and covenants or any descriptions thereof as characterizations of the actual state of facts or condition of Sequential, MSLO, Holdings or any of their respective subsidiaries or affiliates. Additionally, the representations, warranties, covenants, conditions and other terms of the merger agreement may be subject to subsequent waiver or modification. Moreover, information concerning the subject matter of the representations, warranties and covenants may change after the date of the merger agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in Sequential’s or MSLO’s public disclosures. The merger agreement should not be read alone, but should instead be read in conjunction with the other information regarding the companies that is or will be contained in, or incorporated by reference into this combined statement/prospectus and the documents that are filed with the SEC.

The Mergers

The merger agreement by and among Sequential, Singer Merger Sub, MSLO, Madeline Merger Sub and Holdings, provides that Madeline Merger Sub will be merged with and into MSLO, with MSLO surviving the MSLO merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings, and Singer Merger Sub will be merged with and into Sequential, with Sequential surviving the Sequential merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings. As a result, among other things, Holdings will become the ultimate parent of Sequential, MSLO and their respective subsidiaries.

Closing and Effective Time of the Mergers

The closing of the mergers will be on the second business day after the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permitted by applicable law) of the conditions to closing, which are described in the section titled “— Conditions to Completion of the Mergers” unless Sequential and MSLO agree in writing to a different date. The merger will be effective at the time the certificate of merger for the Sequential merger and the certificate of merger for the MSLO merger are filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such later time as the parties agree upon and is specified in the certificate of merger for the Sequential merger and the certificate of merger for the MSLO merger in accordance with the DGCL (which we refer to as the “effective time”).

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Directors and Officers

The directors and officers of Madeline Merger Sub immediately prior to the effective time will be the initial directors and officers of MSLO following the effective time and will hold their respective positions until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or their earlier death, resignation or removal. The directors and officers of Singer Merger Sub immediately prior to the effective time will be the initial directors and officers of Sequential following the effective time and will hold their respective positions until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or their earlier death, resignation or removal. The directors of Holdings following the effective time will be William Sweedler, Yehuda Shmidman, Rodney S. Cohen, Al Gossett, Aaron Hollander, Gary A. Johnson, Stewart Leonard Jr. and Martha Stewart, and will hold their respective positions until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or their earlier death, resignation or removal.

Sequential Merger Consideration for Sequential Stockholders

At the effective time of the Sequential merger, each outstanding share of Sequential common stock (other than shares held by Sequential in treasury, which will be cancelled and cease to exist) will be converted into the right to receive one share of Holdings common stock (without the requirement for the surrender of any certificate previously representing any shares of Sequential common stock or issuance of new certificates representing Holdings common stock).

MSLO Merger Consideration for MSLO Stockholders

At the effective time of the MSLO merger, each outstanding share of MSLO common stock (other than shares held by MSLO in treasury, which will be cancelled and cease to exist, and dissenting shares, which are discussed below) will be converted into the right to receive, at the election of the holder thereof (subject to certain proration procedures described below), either: (1) $6.15 in cash, without interest (which we refer to the “MSLO cash consideration”) or (2) a number of shares of Holdings common stock equal to the MSLO cash consideration divided by the Sequential trading price (which we refer to as the “MSLO common stock consideration” and, together with the MSLO cash consideration, the “MSLO merger consideration”). Instead of receiving any fractional shares, each holder of MSLO common stock that would otherwise receive a fraction of a share of Holdings common stock will be paid an amount in cash, without interest, rounded to the nearest cent, equal to the amount of the fractional share interest in a share of Holdings common stock to which such holder would otherwise be entitled.

Proration

The aggregate amount of cash to be paid to MSLO stockholders is fixed in the merger agreement at $176,681,757.15 an amount that is equal to approximately 50% of the total consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in connection with the MSLO merger. We estimate that the total number of shares of Holdings common stock that will be issued in the MSLO merger will be approximately 14.4 million, based on 57,496,693 shares of MSLO common stock issued and outstanding as of October 26, 2015 and an estimated exchange ratio of 0.2510. Such exchange ratio is calculated for illustrative purposes only by dividing $3.075, the portion of the aggregate merger consideration to be paid to holders of MSLO common stock in Holdings common stock, by $12.2496, the volume weighted average price per share of Sequential common stock on the Nasdaq for the consecutive period over the five trading days ending on October 26, 2015, the last practicable date before the date of this combined statement/prospectus, as calculated by Bloomberg Financial LP under the function “VWAP”; provided, that (1) if the price of Sequential common stock changes prior to the date of completion of the MSLO merger, the aggregate number of shares of Holdings to be issued as consideration in the MSLO merger will be increased or decreased accordingly, and (2) if the number of shares of MSLO common stock outstanding increases prior to the date of completion of the MSLO merger due to the vesting of stock-settled awards or as otherwise permitted by the merger agreement, the aggregate number of shares of Holdings common stock to be issued as consideration in the MSLO merger will be increased accordingly. If the MSLO cash consideration is either oversubscribed or undersubscribed, then certain adjustments will be made to the MSLO merger consideration to be paid to MSLO stockholders, in the manner described below. However, a MSLO stockholder making a cash election for one-half of its shares and a stock election for one-half of its shares will receive the MSLO cash consideration for the number of shares of MSLO common

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stock for which the stockholder has made a cash election; and the MSLO common stock consideration for the number of shares of MSLO common stock for which the stockholder made a stock election.

Adjustment if Cash Pool is Oversubscribed

Holdings common stock may be issued to MSLO stockholders who make cash elections if the available $176,681,757.15 cash pool is oversubscribed. The total number of shares of MSLO common stock for which valid cash elections are made is referred to as the “Cash Election Number.” The MSLO cash consideration will be oversubscribed if the Cash Election Number exceeds the Cash Conversion Number. The “Cash Conversion Number” is equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (1) $176,681,757.15 by (2) $6.15, which is 28,728,741. Therefore, if the holders of more than 28,728,741 shares of MSLO common stock make a valid cash election, the MSLO cash consideration will be oversubscribed.

Example of Oversubscription of Cash Pool

Assuming that:

then a MSLO stockholder making a cash election with respect to 1,000 shares of MSLO common stock would receive the MSLO cash consideration with respect to 820 shares of MSLO common stock (1,000 multiplied by 28,728,741 divided by 35,000,000) and the MSLO common stock consideration with respect to the remaining 180 shares of MSLO common stock. Therefore, assuming that the Sequential trading price was equal to $15.00, that MSLO stockholder would receive 73 shares of Holdings common stock and approximately $5,055.00 in cash (including cash in lieu of fractional shares).

Adjustment if the Cash Pool is Undersubscribed

Cash may be paid to MSLO stockholders who make stock elections if the available $176,681,757.15 cash pool is undersubscribed. If the Cash Election Number is less than the Cash Conversion Number, the cash election is undersubscribed, in which case cash may be issued to MSLO stockholders who make stock elections. The amount by which the Cash Election Number is less than the Cash Conversion Number is referred to as the “Shortfall Number.” If the cash election is undersubscribed, then all MSLO stockholders

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making a cash election will receive the cash consideration for all shares of MSLO common stock as to which they made a cash election. MSLO stockholders making a stock election, MSLO stockholders who make no election and MSLO stockholders who failed to make a valid election will receive cash and/or Holdings common stock based on whether the Shortfall Number is lesser or greater than the number of non-election shares, as described below.

Scenario 1:  Undersubscription of Cash Pool and Shortfall Number is Less than or Equal to Number of Non-Election Shares.

If the Shortfall Number is less than or equal to the number of non-election shares, then:

Example of Scenario 1

Assuming that:

then a MSLO stockholder that has not made an election with respect to 1,000 shares of MSLO common stock would receive the MSLO cash consideration with respect to 665 shares of MSLO common stock (1,000 multiplied by 3,328,741 divided by 5,000,000) and the MSLO common stock consideration with respect to the remaining 335 shares of MSLO common stock. Therefore, assuming that the Sequential trading price was equal to $15.00, that MSLO stockholder would receive 137 shares of Holdings common stock and approximately $4,095.00 in cash (including cash in lieu of fractional shares).

Scenario 2:  Undersubscription of Cash Pool and Shortfall Number Exceeds Number of Non-Election Shares.

If the Shortfall Number exceeds the number of non-election shares, then:

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Example of Scenario 2

Assuming that:

then a MSLO stockholder that has made a stock election with respect to 1,000 shares of MSLO common stock would receive the MSLO cash consideration with respect to 78 shares of MSLO common stock (1,000 multiplied by 2,328,741 divided by 30,000,000) and the MSLO common stock consideration with respect to the remaining 922 shares of MSLO common stock. Therefore, assuming that the Sequential trading price was equal to $15.00, that MSLO stockholder would receive 378 shares of Holdings common stock, and approximately $480 in cash (including cash in lieu of fractional shares).

Treatment of Sequential Stock Options and Other Stock-Based Awards

Sequential Stock Options and Warrants

Each outstanding option to acquire shares of Sequential common stock (which we refer to as a “Sequential Stock Option”), whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Sequential merger will be converted into an option to purchase, on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time of the Sequential merger (a) that number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded down to the nearest whole share, equal to the product determined by multiplying (x) the total number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential Stock Option immediately prior to the effective time by (y) the Sequential exchange ratio (which is defined in the following paragraph), (b) at a per-share exercise price, rounded up to the nearest whole cent, equal to the quotient determined by dividing (x) the exercise price per share of Sequential common stock at which such Sequential Stock Option was exercisable immediately prior to the effective time by (y) the Sequential exchange ratio.

The “Sequential exchange ratio” is one-for-one (which represents the number of shares of Holdings common stock into which each share of Sequential common stock is converted in the Sequential merger).

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Sequential Restricted Stock Units

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of Sequential common stock (which we refer to as a “Sequential RSU Award”), whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Sequential merger shall be converted into a Holdings restricted stock unit award on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time, with respect to a number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded up to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential RSU Award immediately prior to the effective time by the Sequential exchange ratio.

Sequential Restricted Stock Units Awards

Each unvested award of restricted Sequential common stock (which we refer to as a “Sequential Restricted Stock Award”) that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the mergers shall be converted into a Holdings restricted stock award on the terms and conditions (including applicable vesting requirements) under the applicable plan and award agreement in effect immediately prior to the effective time, with respect to a number of shares of Holdings common stock, rounded up to the nearest whole share, determined by multiplying the number of shares of Sequential common stock subject to such Sequential Restricted Stock Award by the Sequential exchange ratio. To the extent that the Sequential Restricted Stock Awards vest in whole or in part based on the achievement of performance goals, the compensation committee of the Sequential Board of Directors shall appropriately adjust such performance goals to reflect the effect of the transactions.

Treatment of MSLO Stock Options and Other Stock-Based Awards

MSLO Stock Options

Each outstanding option to acquire shares of MSLO common stock (which we refer to as a “MSLO Option”) that is subject solely to a time-based vesting condition, whether vested or unvested, that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the MSLO merger shall be cancelled and automatically be converted into the right to receive a cash payment equal to the positive difference (if any) between (i) $6.15 and (ii) the exercise price per share for the MSLO Option. In addition, in respect of his MSLO Options that were granted pursuant to an employment agreement, were premium priced and subject to a time-based vesting conditions that were satisfied prior to the execution of the Merger Agreement, and have a minimum post-termination exercise period of 18 months, Mr. Dienst will receive the payment determined under the immediately preceding sentence, plus an aggregate additional payment of $300,000 in the form of Holdings common stock.

Each outstanding MSLO Option that is subject to performance-vesting conditions and is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the MSLO merger will receive the payment referred to in the immediately-preceding paragraph if it is vested as of such time. Any such performance-vesting MSLO Options that are not so vested will be canceled in exchange for cash payments to the holders thereof in the following aggregate amounts: Kenneth West ($49,750); Allison Hoffman ($16,600) and Ritwik Chatterjee ($24,900).

MSLO Restricted Stock Units

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of MSLO common stock that is subject solely to a time-based vesting condition (which we refer to as a “MSLO RSU”) that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the MSLO merger will be cancelled and converted into a right to receive a cash payment of $6.15 for each share of MSLO common stock subject to the MSLO RSU.

MSLO Performance Restricted Stock Units

Each award of restricted stock units corresponding to shares of MSLO common stock that is subject to performance-based vesting conditions (which we refer to as a “MSLO Performance RSU Award”), that is outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the MSLO merger will be cancelled. The holder of any such MSLO Performance RSU Award that by its terms would have provided an opportunity to achieve the performance conditions of such award for certain specified periods following certain terminations of the holder’s employment will receive cash payments in the following aggregate amounts: Daniel Dienst ($2,550,000); Kenneth West ($204,000); Allison Hoffman ($240,000); and Ritwik Chatterjee ($216,000).

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Conditions to Completion of the Mergers

Conditions to Each Party’s Obligations to Effect the Mergers

Each party’s obligation to effect the mergers is subject to the satisfaction or waiver, to the extent permitted, of the following conditions at or prior to the effective time:

See the section titled “— Regulatory Approvals and Efforts to Close the Mergers.”

Conditions to MSLO’s Obligations to Effect the Mergers

The obligation of MSLO to effect the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement is further subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by MSLO, to the extent permissible, at or prior to the effective time, of the following conditions:

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Conditions to Sequential’s Obligations to Effect the Mergers

The obligation of Sequential to effect the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement is further subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by Sequential, to the extent permissible, at or prior to the effective time, of the following conditions:

Dissenting Shares

MSLO Stockholder Appraisal Rights

Shares of MSLO common stock outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the MSLO merger that are held by any MSLO stockholder who has not voted in favor of the MSLO merger and who is entitled to demand and properly demands appraisal of such shares pursuant to Section 262 of the DGCL (which shares we refer to as “dissenting shares”) will not be converted into or represent the right to receive the MSLO merger consideration. Instead, holders of dissenting shares who have properly perfected their appraisal rights will be entitled to receive payment for the appraised value of the shares of MSLO common stock held by them in accordance with Section 262 of the DGCL and as determined by the Delaware Court of Chancery. This value could be more than, the same as, or less than the value of the MSLO merger consideration. However, if such holder fails to perfect, or effectively withdraws or loses, such holder’s right to appraisal under the DGCL, whether before or after the effective time, then each share of MSLO common stock held by such holder shall not be treated as a dissenting share and shall be converted into and become exchangeable

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only for the right to receive the MSLO merger consideration in accordance with the terms and conditions of the merger agreement as if such share had never been a dissenting share.

A detailed description of the appraisal rights available to holders of MSLO common stock and the procedures required to exercise statutory appraisal rights is included in the section titled “Appraisal Rights,” and the text of Section 262 of the DGCL as in effect with respect to the MSLO merger, which is included as Annex E to this combined statement/prospectus. You are encouraged to read the provisions carefully and in their entirety. Moreover, due to the complexity of the procedures for exercising the right to seek appraisal, MSLO stockholders who are considering exercising such rights are encouraged to seek the advice of their own legal counsel.

Sequential Stockholder Appraisal Rights

Sequential stockholders do not have appraisal rights in connection with the Sequential merger.

Representations and Warranties

The merger agreement contains general representations and warranties made by Sequential and MSLO to the other party, regarding aspects of their respective businesses, financial condition and structure, as well as other facts pertinent to the mergers. These representations and warranties are in many respects subject to materiality, knowledge and other similar qualifications and exceptions contained in the merger agreement and expire at the effective time.

MSLO

MSLO made a number of representations and warranties to Sequential, including representations and warranties related to the following matters:

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Sequential

Sequential made a number of representations and warranties to Sequential, including representations and warranties related to the following matters:

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Definition of Material Adverse Effect

Many of the representations and warranties of MSLO and Sequential are qualified as to “materiality or “material adverse effect.” For purposes of the merger agreement, “material adverse effect,” with respect to either MSLO or Sequential, is defined to mean any change, state of facts, circumstance, occurrence, development, event or effect that, individually or in the aggregate, is materially adverse to (x) the ability of such party to perform its obligations under the merger agreement or (y) the financial condition, properties, assets, liabilities, businesses or results of operations of such party and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, except in the case of clause (y) to the extent such material adverse effect is caused by or results from:

Conduct of Business Prior to the Effective Time

Each of Sequential and MSLO has agreed that during the period from the date of the merger agreement until the effective time, unless with the prior consent of the other party or as otherwise expressly contemplated or permitted by the merger agreement, that it will, and will cause its respective subsidiaries to: (1) conduct its business in the ordinary course consistent with past practice in all material respects, (2) use reasonable best efforts to maintain and preserve intact its business organization and advantageous business relationships and retain the services of its officers and key employees, and (3) take no action that would prohibit or materially impair or delay the ability of either Sequential or MSLO to obtain any necessary approvals of any regulatory agency or other governmental entity required for the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement or to consummate the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

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MSLO

MSLO has agreed that, during the period from the date of the merger agreement until the effective time, unless Sequential gives its prior written consent or as otherwise expressly contemplated or permitted by the merger agreement or applicable law, MSLO will not and will not permit any of its subsidiaries to:

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Sequential

Sequential has agreed that, during the period from the date of the merger agreement until the effective time, unless MSLO gives its prior written consent (such consent not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed) or as otherwise expressly contemplated or permitted by the merger agreement or applicable law, Sequential will not and will not permit any of its subsidiaries to:

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Mutual Access

Until the effective time or the earlier termination of the merger agreement, each of Sequential and MSLO, and each of its subsidiaries, will afford the other party and its representatives, reasonable access during normal business hours to its properties, books, contracts, commitments, personnel and records. Additionally, Sequential and MSLO, and each of its subsidiaries, will promptly furnish to the other and its representatives such information concerning its business, properties and personnel as such other party may reasonably request. Notwithstanding the obligations described above, neither Sequential or MSLO is required to afford such access without being provided reasonable notice by the other party or if affording such access would unreasonably disrupt the operations of such party or its subsidiaries, would cause a violation of any confidentiality obligations of either party, would cause a risk of a loss of privilege or trade secret protection to such party or its subsidiaries or would violate the law, provided that both parties will use commercially reasonably efforts to minimize the effects of these restrictions and provide reasonable alternatives to access. All information provided by either Sequential or MSLO pursuant to an information access request will be subject to the confidentiality agreement between Sequential and MSLO.

Non-Solicitation Obligations and Exceptions

“Go Shop” Provisions

From the date of the merger agreement and continuing until 11:59 p.m. New York City time on July 22, 2015 (which we refer to as the “no-shop period start date”), MSLO and its subsidiaries, and its subsidiaries’ respective directors, officers, employees, investment bankers, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants or other advisors, agents or representatives (which group of people we refer to collectively as “representatives”), had the right to:

Within 48 hours after the no-shop period start date, MSLO was required to notify Sequential in writing of the identity of any person that submitted any acquisition proposal prior to the no-shop period start date, and was required to provide to Sequential a copy of such acquisition proposal. MSLO did not receive any acquisition proposals during the go shop period.

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“No-Shop” Provisions

From the no-shop period start date until the earlier of the effective time or the termination of the merger agreement, MSLO will not, and it will not permit or authorize any of its subsidiaries or its or its subsidiaries’ respective representatives, directly or indirectly, to:

Exceptions to the “No-Shop” Provisions

Notwithstanding its non-solicitation obligations described above, if at any time following the no-shop period start date and before the requisite approval of the MSLO merger by the MSLO stockholders is obtained:

then MSLO may (x) furnish information regarding, and afford access to the business, properties, assets, books, records and personnel of, MSLO and its subsidiaries to the person or persons making such acquisition proposal and the representatives of such person or persons pursuant to a customary confidentiality agreement and (y) participate in discussions or negotiations with the person or persons making such acquisition proposal regarding such acquisition proposal.

Definitions of “Acquisition Proposal,” “Superior Proposal,” and “Excluded Party”

As used in this document, an “acquisition proposal” means, other than the MSLO merger and other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, any proposal or offer with respect to any direct or indirect acquisition or purchase, in one transaction or a series of transactions, however such acquisition or purchase may be structured, of:

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In addition, a “superior proposal” means any bona fide binding written acquisition proposal (provided that, for purposes only of this definition of “superior proposal,” references in the definition of “acquisition proposal” to “20%” shall be deemed to be references to “50%”) that the MSLO Board of Directors determines in good faith (after consultation with outside counsel and its financial advisor), taking into account all legal, financial, regulatory and other aspects of the proposal and the person making the proposal, including the financing terms thereof, is:

Lastly, an “excluded party” means a person or group of persons from whom MSLO or any of its representatives has received, after the execution of the merger agreement and prior to the no-shop period start date, a bona fide written acquisition proposal that the MSLO Board of Directors has determined in good faith constitutes a superior proposal or would reasonably be expected to result in a superior proposal.

Change of Board Recommendation

MSLO, through the MSLO Board of Directors (at the recommendation of the Special Committee), has agreed, subject to its right to change its recommendation in the circumstances described below, to recommend the adoption and approval of the merger agreement to MSLO’s stockholders and to use its reasonable best efforts to solicit from MSLO’s stockholders proxies in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement and to take all other action reasonably necessary or advisable to secure the vote or consent of the MSLO stockholders.

Except as permitted below, neither the MSLO Board of Directors nor any committee thereof may:

Notwithstanding the foregoing, at any time before the requisite approval of the MSLO merger by the MSLO stockholders is obtained, the MSLO Board of Directors (at the recommendation of the Special Committee) may:

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Effect on MSLO Benefits

MSLO Continuing Employee Benefits

For one year following the effective time of the mergers, subject to any other contractual obligations, Holdings shall provide, or shall cause MSLO to provide, employees of MSLO as of the effective time with (i) wage or base salary levels (but not short-term incentive compensation opportunities or other bonus plans) that are not less than those in effect immediately prior to the effective time, and (ii) employee benefits (excluding equity-based compensation) that are comparable in the aggregate to either those in effect at MSLO immediately prior to the Effective Time or those provided to similarly-situated employees of Sequential from time-to-time. Also, for one year following the effective time, severance arrangements of MSLO shall remain in place for these employees.

In addition, post-effective time Holdings benefit plans will provide credit for service with MSLO (except (1) for purposes of benefit accrual under defined benefit plans and retiree medical arrangements or (2) to the extent such credit would result in a duplication of benefits), and post-effective time health plans will credit certain amounts paid prior to the effective time for purposes of satisfying all deductible, coinsurance and maximum out-of-pocket requirements applicable to such employees and their covered dependents as if such amounts had been paid in.

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Regulatory Approvals and Efforts to Close the Mergers

Each of Sequential and MSLO has agreed to use reasonable best efforts to take or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, and assist and cooperate with other parties in doing, all things necessary to consummate and make effective, as soon as reasonably possible, the mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, including:

Sequential and MSLO have also agreed to give each other prompt notice if: (1) any representation or warranty contained in the merger agreement that is qualified as to materiality becomes untrue or inaccurate in any respect, or if any representation or warranty that is not so qualified becomes untrue or inaccurate in any material respect or (2) either party fails to comply or satisfy in any material respect any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied under the merger agreement.

Indemnification and Insurance

After the effective time of the mergers, Holdings has agreed to indemnify, hold harmless and advance expenses to (provided the person to whom expenses are advanced provides an undertaking to repay the advance if it is ultimately determined that such person is not entitled to indemnification), each present and former director and officer of MSLO and Sequential and each of their respective subsidiaries against any costs, expenses, losses or liabilities arising out of matters existing or occurring at or prior to the effective time of the mergers, including the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement.

Sequential, MSLO and Holdings have agreed that for six years from the effective time, Holdings will maintain the coverage provided by the policies of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance and fiduciary liability insurance in effect as of the effective time by MSLO and Sequential or any of their subsidiaries, but Holdings shall not be required to pay annual premiums in excess of 300% of the annual premium paid by MSLO or Sequential (as applicable) for the year ending December 31, 2014, or Sequential may elect, prior to the effective time, to purchase a tail policy for such coverage under Sequential’s existing directors’ and officers’ insurance policy if and to the extent that the cost of such policy does not exceed six times the maximum amount Holdings would be required to pay in annual premiums as described above.

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Financing

Sequential has agreed to use its reasonable best efforts to arrange the financing for the mergers on the terms and conditions described in the debt commitment letter and will not permit any amendment or modification to be made to, any replacement of all or any portion of any facilities (or commitments thereof) described in, or any waiver of any provision or remedy under, the debt commitment letter, if such amendment, modification, replacement or waiver:

MSLO has agreed it will, and will cause its subsidiaries and their respective representatives to, use reasonable best efforts to provide all cooperation in connection with any financing by Sequential or any of their respective subsidiaries in connection with the mergers or otherwise, at Sequential’s sole expense, including:

Notwithstanding the items above, none of MSLO or any of its subsidiaries will be responsible for any cost, commitment or other similar fee or incur any other liability in connection with the financing or any refinancing prior to the effective time of the mergers. If the financing is not obtained, Sequential will continue to be obligated to complete the mergers and the other transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, subject to the fulfillment or waiver of the conditions to completion of the mergers discussed above.

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Other Covenants and Agreements

The merger agreement contains additional agreements between Sequential and MSLO relating to the following matters, among other things:

Termination of the Merger Agreement

The merger agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms at any time prior to the effective time, whether before or after the requisite approval of MSLO’s stockholder is obtained:

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Effect of Termination

If the merger agreement is validly terminated there will be no liability on the part of MSLO or Sequential to the other party except as related to the termination fees and expense reimbursement, and provided that no party will be relieved or released from any liabilities or damages arising out of or the result of intentional and material breach of any provision of the merger agreement prior to such termination, and in each case the aggrieved party will be entitled to all rights and remedies available.

Termination Fee and Sequential Expenses

MSLO has agreed to pay Sequential $7.5 million (which we refer to as the “reduced termination fee”) less the amount of any expense reimbursement previously paid, if on or prior to August 6, 2015:

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If MSLO has reimbursed Sequential’s expenses, and Sequential later would become entitled to a termination fee pursuant to a provision above, the expense reimbursement will be credited against such fee.

Upon the payment of the termination fee or Sequential expenses pursuant to the merger agreement, MSLO will have no further liability under the merger agreement to Sequential or its stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the payment of the termination fee, reduced termination fee or Sequential expenses will not relieve or release any party from any liabilities or damages arising out of or the result of intentional and material breach of any provision of the merger agreement prior to such termination, and in each case the aggrieved party will be entitled to all rights and remedies available. In no event will MSLO be required to pay the termination fee on more than one occasion.

Specific Performance

The parties have agreed in the merger agreement that irreparable damage would occur and that monetary damages, even if available, would not be an adequate remedy in the event that any of the provisions of the merger agreement are not performed in accordance with their specific terms or are otherwise breached. The parties have agreed that they will be entitled to specific performance of the terms of the merger agreement including an injunction or injunctions to prevent breaches of the merger agreement and to enforce specifically the performance of its terms and provisions in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or any federal court located in the State of Delaware, in addition to any other remedy to which they are entitled at law or in equity. The parties have further agreed not to assert that (1) a remedy of specific enforcement is unenforceable, invalid, contrary to law or inequitable for any reason, (2) that a remedy of monetary damages would provide an adequate remedy for any breach, nor (3) that either party is required to obtain, furnish or post any bond or similar instrument as a condition to obtaining specific performance.

Other Fees and Expenses

Other than as provided in the provisions of the merger agreement summarized above, whether or not the mergers are completed, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the mergers, the merger agreement and the transactions contemplated thereby will be paid by the party incurring or required to incur such expenses, except that the fees and expenses incurred in connection with the printing, filing and mailing of this document (including applicable SEC filing fees) will be borne equally by Sequential and MSLO.

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Amendment and Waiver

At any time prior to the effective time, any provision of the merger agreement may be amended or waived if, and only if, such amendment or waiver is in writing and signed, in the case of an amendment, by Sequential and MSLO or, in the case of a waiver, by the party against whom the waiver is to be effective; provided however, that after receipt of Sequential and/or MSLO stockholder approval, if any such amendment or waiver will by applicable law or in accordance with the rules and regulations of Nasdaq or NYSE, as applicable, require further approval of Sequential or MSLO stockholders, as applicable, the effectiveness of such amendment or waiver will be subject to the approval of such stockholders. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no failure or delay by any party to the merger agreement in exercising any right under the merger agreement will operate as a waiver thereof nor will any single or partial exercise thereof preclude any other or further exercise of any other right under the merger agreement.

Governing Law

The merger agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Delaware (without giving effect to any choice or conflict of law provision or rule).

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THE VOTING AGREEMENT

In connection with the execution of the merger agreement, MSLO’s Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Martha Stewart and the Martha Stewart Family Limited Partnership (which we refer to as “MSFLP” and, which, together with Martha Stewart, we refer to as the “MS Stockholders”), Sequential and Holdings entered into the Voting Agreement. Under the Voting Agreement, the MS Stockholders agree to vote or cause to be voted, in person or by proxy, their shares of MSLO Class A common stock and MSLO Class B common stock (i) in favor of the MSLO merger, (ii) against any action or agreement submitted for the vote or written consent of stockholders that is in opposition to the MSLO merger and (iii) against any alternative acquisition agreement. The Voting Agreement terminates on the earliest of (i) the date the merger agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, (ii) the closing of the MSLO merger, (iii) the MSLO Board of Directors withdrawing or modifying the recommendation of advisability of the MSLO merger or recommending or declaring advisable the approval by MSLO stockholders of an alternative proposal, (iv) the date the approval of the mergers by the MSLO stockholders has been obtained, (v) the delivery of notice by Sequential of the termination of the Voting Agreement and (vi) the delivery of notice by the MS Stockholders to Sequential of the termination of the Voting Agreement, to the extent permitted under applicable law, in the event of certain fundamental amendments to the merger agreement without the prior consent of the MS Stockholders. Under the Voting Agreement, MS Stockholders also agree not to exercise any appraisal rights they may have under the DGCL in connection with the MSLO merger, and Holdings and Sequential agree to MSLO reimbursing, at the effective time of the mergers, up to $4,000,000 in any unpaid out-of-pocket fees and expenses incurred by the MS Stockholders in connection with the negotiation, execution, and delivery of the merger agreement, the Voting Agreement and the other agreements contemplated thereby (including the agreements with Ms. Stewart described in the section titled “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart”) and agree, following the effective time, to cause MSLO to reimburse up to $4,000,000 in any unpaid out-of-pocket advisor fees and expenses incurred by the MS Stockholders in connection with the negotiation, execution, and delivery of the merger agreement, the Voting Agreement and the other agreements contemplated thereby (including the agreements with Ms. Stewart described in the section titled “Interests of Certain Persons in the Mergers — Agreements with Martha Stewart Related to the Mergers”) if MSLO did not reimburse the MSLO stockholders for such expenses at the effective time of the mergers. Also pursuant to the Voting Agreement, (i) the revocable proxy, dated October 6, 2004, whereby Martha Stewart appointed Alexis Stewart as her true and lawful proxy, attorney-in-fact and agent with respect to all of the securities of MSLO that are owned by Martha Stewart from time to time and (ii) the power of attorney, dated October 6, 2004, whereby MSFLP appointed Alexis Stewart as its true and lawful proxy, attorney-in-fact and agent with respect to all of the securities of MSLO that are owned by MSFLP from time to time, were each revoked.

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INTERESTS OF CERTAIN PERSONS IN THE MERGERS

Agreements with Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart Employment Agreement with Holdings

On June 22, 2015, in connection with the transactions contemplated by the merger agreement, Holdings entered into an agreement with Martha Stewart with respect to her employment, as described below. At the effective time, this agreement will replace (and is based on) the employment agreement currently in existence between Martha Stewart and MSLO. The employment agreement has an initial term commencing at the effective time of the mergers and ending on December 31, 2020, provided that the term will automatically be renewed for five additional calendar years ending December 31, 2025 (subject to earlier termination as provided in the employment agreement) if either the aggregate gross licensing revenues (as defined in the employment agreement) for calendar years 2018 through 2020 exceed $195 million or the gross licensing revenues for calendar year 2020 equal or exceed $65 million.

During the term of her new employment agreement with Holdings, Martha Stewart will, among other things, serve as Founder of MSLO and Chief Creative Officer of Holdings and will be entitled to receive, among other things, (i) an annual base salary of $500,000 per year, (ii) a guaranteed annual payment of $1.3 million, which amounts are being paid in connection with the mergers regardless of Martha Stewart’s continued employment with the combined company (which we refer to as the “Guaranteed Payment”), (iii) annually, 10% of the gross licensing revenues in excess of a specified threshold (which we refer to as the “Incentive Payment”), (iv) the opportunity to earn an annual bonus, and (v) payment of certain of Martha Stewart’s expenses, up to an annual maximum amount.

In the event that the new employment agreement is not renewed after its initial term, Martha Stewart instead will consult for Holdings from January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025, and she will receive an annual fee ranging from $1.5 million to $4.5 million, determined based on gross licensing revenues) for calendar years 2018 through 2020 or the gross licensing revenues for calendar year 2020.

In addition, in connection with the mergers, and regardless of whether Martha Stewart remains employed with Holdings, beginning in 2026 and ending on the later of December 31, 2030 and the date of her death, Holdings will pay to Martha Stewart 3.5% of annual gross licensing revenues for Martha Stewart branded products for each such year.

Upon certain qualifying terminations of her employment occurring during the term of the agreement, Martha Stewart will be entitled to, among other things (a) continued payment of her base salary, the Guaranteed Payment, the Incentive Payment and reimbursement of expenses, all as if Martha Stewart had remained employed through the end of the then-current term, and (b) continuation of certain benefits and perquisites for a specified period of time post-termination. If such termination occurs at the end of the initial term of the employment agreement, when it (i) would have been extended under the terms of the agreement, the payments in clause (a) above will continue through the end of what would have been the extended term; or (ii) would not have been extended under the terms of the agreement, then Martha Stewart will receive the consulting fee as described above.

If the merger agreement is terminated, Martha Stewart’s employment agreement with Holdings will automatically terminate and Martha Stewart’s employment agreement with MSLO will continue in accordance with its terms.

Ms. Stewart’s Employment Agreement with MSLO

Upon consummation of the mergers, the employment agreement with Holdings described above will supersede and replace Ms. Stewart’s currently effective employment agreement with MSLO, which was originally entered into April 1, 2009 and was last amended July 2, 2013 (the “MSLO Employment Agreement”). The term of the MSLO Employment Agreement would otherwise have continued through June 30, 2017. Under the MSLO Employment Agreement, Ms. Stewart receives annual talent compensation of $1,800,000, and an annual cash bonus opportunity with a target award equal to $1,000,000 and a maximum opportunity equal to 150% of such target amount. Under the MSLO Employment Agreement, MSLO reimburses Ms. Stewart for certain expenses, including those related to business travel and entertainment,

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automobiles, wellness and beauty and personal security, as set forth in a founder expense policy. In addition, if Ms. Stewart were required to provide services as a performer in excess of the commitment previously required for The Martha Stewart Show, the MSLO Employment Agreement provides that she would be entitled to additional compensation in an amount to be determined, as well as 10% of the adjusted gross revenues associated with re-runs of such shows.

If, under the MSLO Employment Agreement, MSLO were to terminate Ms. Stewart’s employment without “cause” or she were to terminate her employment for “good reason,” she would be entitled to a lump-sum payment equal to the sum of (1) $3,000,000, plus (2) the greater of (x) $5,000,000 or (y) three times the highest annual bonus paid with respect to any fiscal year beginning during the term of the MSLO Employment Agreement. Upon such a termination, for three years following the date of termination, MSLO would also have to provide Ms. Stewart with the same medical, hospitalization, dental and life insurance programs and the use of automobiles and drivers and to provide her offices and assistants to which she was otherwise entitled to receive under the agreement.

Martha Stewart Amended and Restated Intellectual Property License and Preservation Agreement

Also on June 22, 2015, MSLO and Martha Stewart entered into an Amended and Restated Intellectual Property License and Preservation Agreement (which is referred to as the “Amended IP Agreement”), which, at the effective time, will supersede the Intellectual Property License and Preservation Agreement, dated as of October 22, 1999, between MSLO and Martha Stewart (which we refer to, as amended prior to the date hereof, the “Prior IP Agreement”). Under the terms of the Amended IP Agreement, Martha Stewart grants MSLO an exclusive, worldwide, perpetual, royalty-free license to use her name, image, signature, voice and likeness for MSLO’s products and services, subject to certain standards and restrictions set forth therein. The Amended IP Agreement contains various customary provisions regarding MSLO’s obligations to preserve the quality of the licensed marks and to protect these marks from infringement by third parties. If the merger agreement is terminated, the Amended IP Agreement will automatically terminate and the Prior IP Agreement will continue in accordance with its terms.

Martha Stewart Amended and Restated Intangible Asset License Agreement

Also on June 22, 2015, MSLO entered into an Amended and Restated Intangible Asset License Agreement (which we refer to as the “Amended Intangible Agreement”) with MS Real Estate Management Company (which we refer to as the “Licensor”), an entity owned by Martha Stewart, which, at the effective time, will supersede the Intangible Asset License Agreement between the Licensor and MSLO, dated as of June 13, 2008, as such agreement was amended from time to time (which we refer to as the “Prior Intangible Agreement”). Pursuant to the Amended Intangible Agreement, MSLO will pay an annual fee of $1.7 million to the Licensor over the term for the perpetual, exclusive right to use Martha Stewart’s lifestyle intangible asset in connection with MSLO products and services and during the term of the Amended Intangible Agreement to access various real properties owned by Martha Stewart. The Amended Intangible Agreement has an initial term which commences on the effective time and expires on December 31, 2020, subject to a five-year automatic renewal in the event that gross licensing revenues exceed certain thresholds set forth in the Amended Intangible Agreement. The Licensor will be responsible, at its expense, to maintain, landscape and garden the properties in a manner consistent with past practices; provided, however, that MSLO will be responsible for MSLO-approved costs associated with the Licensor’s business expenses, and will reimburse Licensor for up to $100,000 of approved and documented household expenses. If the merger agreement is terminated, the Amended Intangible Agreement will automatically terminate and the Prior Intangible Agreement will continue in accordance with its terms.

The Registration Rights Agreement

Also on June 22, 2015, Ms. Stewart, MSFLP, Alexis Stewart, the Martha Stewart 1999 Family Trust, the Martha Stewart 2000 Family Trust and the Martha and Alexis Stewart Charitable Foundation (which we refer to collectively as the “Stewart Stockholders”) entered into an agreement (which we refer to as the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with Holdings, which grants the Stewart Stockholders certain “demand” registration rights for up to two offerings of greater than $15 million each, certain “S-3” registration rights for up to three offerings of greater than $5 million each and “piggyback” registration rights with respect to

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the shares of Holdings common stock held by the Stewart Stockholders (whether issued pursuant to the merger agreement or acquired thereafter) and their transferees. All reasonable expenses incident to such registrations generally are required to be borne by Holdings. The Registration Rights Agreement becomes effective upon the effective time and terminates if the merger agreement is terminated.

Agreement with Tengram Capital Partners, L.P.

Sequential is party to an agreement with TCP, an affiliate of Tengram, pursuant to which TCP provides services to Sequential pertaining to various corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions (the “TCP Agreement”). In exchange for performing services under the TCP Agreement, TCP is entitled to receive annual fees of $0.9 million and reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses. In addition, a $2.5 million transaction fee is payable to TCP upon the consummation of the mergers contemplated by the merger agreement. Mr. Sweedler, the chairman of Sequential’s Board, is a principal of Tengram. As a result, Mr. Sweedler may be deemed to benefit indirectly from such payments. Additionally, Sequential is party to a consulting arrangement with an employee of TCP (the “TCP Employee”), pursuant to which the TCP Employee provides legal and other consulting services from time to time at Sequential’s request, for an annual fee of approximately $0.3 million. Pursuant to the TCP Agreement and the consulting arrangement with the TCP Employee, the TCP Employee and other representatives of TCP participated in the discussions related to the mergers.

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGERS

THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION DOES NOT PURPORT TO BE A COMPLETE ANALYSIS OR DISCUSSION OF ALL OF THE POTENTIAL TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE MERGERS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE SPECIFIC TAX CONSEQUENCES TO YOU OF THE MERGERS, INCLUDING TAX RETURN REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND THE APPLICABILITY AND EFFECT OF U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN INCOME AND OTHER TAX LAWS IN LIGHT OF YOUR PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES.

The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the mergers applicable to U.S. holders (as defined below) of Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock. This discussion addresses only holders of Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock, as applicable, that hold their stock as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code. This discussion does not address any state, local or foreign tax consequences of the mergers. This discussion does not address all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to holders of Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock in light of their particular circumstances or to holders subject to special rules (including tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions, brokers or dealers in securities, insurance companies, regulated investment companies, real estate investment trusts, persons who hold Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock as part of a hedging or conversion transaction or as part of a short sale or straddle, certain U.S. expatriates, U.S. holders whose functional currency is not the U.S. dollar, partnerships or other pass-through entities for U.S. federal income tax purposes or persons who acquired Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock pursuant to the exercise of options or otherwise as compensation). In addition, this discussion does not address any alternative minimum tax or gift tax consequences nor does it address any tax consequences arising under the unearned income Medicare contribution tax pursuant to the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. This discussion is based on the Code, applicable Treasury regulations, administrative interpretations and court decisions, each as in effect as of the date of this combined statement/prospectus and all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. Any such change could affect the validity of this discussion.

If a partnership or other entity taxed as a partnership holds Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership generally will depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. Partnerships and partners in such partnerships should consult their tax advisors about the tax consequences of the mergers to them.

For purposes of this section, the term “U.S. holder” means a beneficial owner of Sequential common stock or MSLO common stock that for U.S. federal income tax purposes is:

Tax Consequences of the Mergers Generally

The discussion below under “— U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Sequential Merger to U.S. Holders of Sequential Common Stock” constitutes the opinion of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, counsel to Sequential, as to the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the Sequential merger to U.S. holders of Sequential common stock, and the discussion below under “— U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the MSLO Merger to U.S. Holders of MSLO Common Stock” constitutes the opinion of Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, counsel to MSLO, as to the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the MSLO merger to U.S. holders of MSLO common stock, in each case subject to the limitations, exceptions, assumptions, qualification and beliefs, described herein.

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Sequential and MSLO intend for the mergers to constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. It is a condition to Sequential’s obligation to complete the Sequential merger that Sequential receive an opinion from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, counsel to Sequential, to the effect that the mergers will constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. It is a condition to MSLO’s obligation to complete the MSLO merger that MSLO receive an opinion from Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, counsel to MSLO, to the effect that the mergers will constitute a transaction described in Section 351 of the Code. If either or both of Sequential and MSLO waive their respective conditions and the respective opinion is not delivered, Sequential and MSLO will recirculate this combined statement/prospectus or a supplement thereto and resolicit proxies.

These opinions will be based on customary assumptions and representations from Sequential and MSLO, as well as certain covenants and undertakings by Holdings, Sequential, MSLO, Singer Merger Sub and Madeline Merger Sub. If any of the assumptions, representations, covenants or undertakings is incorrect, incomplete or inaccurate or is violated, the validity of the opinions described above may be affected and the tax consequences of the mergers could differ from those described in this combined statement/prospectus. An opinion of counsel represents counsel’s best legal judgment but is not binding on the IRS or any court, so there can be no certainty that the IRS will not challenge the conclusions reflected in the opinion or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. Neither Sequential nor MSLO intends to obtain a ruling from the IRS on the tax consequences of the mergers. If the IRS were to successfully challenge the qualification of the mergers under Section 351 of the Code, the tax consequences could differ from those described in this combined statement/prospectus. The following discussion assumes the receipt and accuracy of the opinions described above.

U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the MSLO Merger to U.S. Holders of MSLO Common Stock

The U.S. federal income tax consequences of the MSLO merger to a U.S. holder of MSLO common stock will depend on whether the U.S. holder receives cash, shares of Holdings common stock or a combination of cash and shares of Holdings common stock in exchange for the U.S. holder’s MSLO common stock in the MSLO merger. At the time a U.S. holder makes a cash or stock election pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, the U.S. holder will not know whether, and to what extent, the proration provisions of the merger agreement will alter the mix of consideration the U.S. holder will receive. As a result, the tax consequences to such U.S. holder will not be ascertainable with certainty until the U.S. holder knows the precise amount of cash and shares of Holdings common stock that the U.S. holder will receive in the MSLO merger.

Exchange of MSLO common stock solely for Holdings common stock

Subject to the discussion below relating to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares, a U.S. holder that exchanges all of its MSLO common stock solely for shares of Holdings common stock:

Exchange of MSLO common stock solely for cash

A U.S. holder that exchanges all of its MSLO common stock solely for cash will generally recognize capital gain or loss measured by the difference between the amount of cash received in the MSLO merger and the U.S. holder’s tax basis in the shares of MSLO common stock surrendered in exchange therefor. Such capital gain or loss will generally be long term capital gain or loss if the holding period for such shares of MSLO common stock is more than one year. Long-term capital gain of non-corporate taxpayers is generally subject to tax at preferential rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

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Exchange of MSLO common stock for a combination of Holdings common stock and cash

Subject to the discussion below relating to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares, a U.S. holder that exchanges its MSLO common stock for a combination of shares of Holdings common stock and cash:

Such capital gain or loss will generally be long-term capital gain or loss if the holding period for such shares of MSLO common stock is more than one year. Long-term capital gain of non-corporate taxpayers is generally subject to tax at preferential rates. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.

In the case of any U.S. holder that acquired different blocks of MSLO common stock at different times and at different prices, any realized gain or loss will be determined separately for each identifiable block of shares exchanged in the MSLO merger. Such U.S. holder should consult its tax advisor prior to the mergers with regard to identifying the tax bases and holding periods of the particular shares of Holdings common stock received in the MSLO merger.

In general, a U.S. holder that exchanges its MSLO common stock for a combination of Holdings common stock and cash in the MSLO merger will be treated as receiving a ratable portion of such Holdings common stock and cash for each share of MSLO common stock regardless of any election made under the merger agreement to specify the particular shares of MSLO common stock for which such U.S. holder receives cash consideration or Holdings common stock. U.S. holders that acquired different blocks of MSLO common stock at different times and at different prices should consult their tax advisors regarding the manner in which the above rules would apply to such U.S. holder.

U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Sequential Merger to U.S. Holders of Sequential Common Stock

Subject to the discussion below relating to the receipt of cash in lieu of fractional shares, a U.S. holder of Sequential common stock: