St. John Knits International, Incorporated (“SJKI” and together with its subsidiaries, the “company”) is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of fine women’s clothing and accessories. The St. John name has been associated with high quality women’s knitwear for over 40 years. The company’s core knitwear product line consists of a collection of lifestyle clothing for women’s business, evening and casual needs. The company manufactures its products primarily to order and distributes them on a highly selective basis through a group of upscale retailers with whom it has long-term relationships, as well as through company-owned...