UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

☒    QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

☐    TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2018

Commission File No. 001-31552

 

American Outdoor Brands Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

(800) 331-0852

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

The registrant had 54,539,926 shares of common stock, par value $0.001, outstanding as of December 4, 2018.

 

 

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AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS CORPORATION

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

 

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Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

 

The statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained or incorporated herein by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding our future operating results, future financial position, business strategy, objectives, goals, plans, prospects, markets, and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targets,” “contemplates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “will,” “would,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “can,” “potential,” “continue,” “objective,” or the negative of those terms, or similar expressions intended to identify forward-looking statements. However, not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include statements regarding the impact, if any, of recently issued accounting standards on our consolidated financial statements; the expected performance of acquired businesses; our assessment of factors relating to the valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions, the timing for such evaluations, and the potential adjustment in such evaluations; assessments that we make about determining segments and reporting units; the features of our outstanding debt and our expectation that our interest rate swap will not have any material effect on our earnings or our consolidated financial statements within the next 12 months; estimated amortization expense of intangible assets for future periods; the potential for impairment charges; potential repurchases of our common stock; the outcome of the lawsuits to which we are subject and their effect on us; our belief that inventory levels, both internally and in the distribution channel, in excess of demand, may negatively impact future operating results; our belief that it is difficult to forecast the potential impact of distributor inventories on future revenue and income as demand is impacted by many factors, including seasonality, new product introductions, news events, political events,  and consumer tastes; our belief that inventory levels will continue to increase due to planned inventory build for the fall hunting and holiday seasons and to reduce the risk of shipping complications at the time that our national logistics facility becomes operational; the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, or Tax Reform, on our operating results, including our belief that Tax Reform will be a benefit to us and reduce our effective tax rate; the effects of acquisitions on our overall financial performance; our assessment of our acquisitions, including the quality and strength of their products; our assessment of consumer demand and factors that stimulate demand for our products; the effect on our business of various factors, including terrorism and the level of political pressures on firearm laws and regulations; future investments for capital expenditures; future products and product developments; the features, quality, and performance of our products; the success of particular product or marketing programs; our market share and factors that affect our market share; and liquidity and anticipated cash needs and availability. All forward-looking statements included herein are based on information available to us as of the date hereof and speak only as of such date. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements. The forward-looking statements contained in or incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q reflect our views as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and changes in circumstances that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future events, results, performance, or achievements. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Such factors, among other, economic, social, political, legislative, and regulatory factors; the potential for increased regulation of firearms and firearms-related products; actions of social activists that could have an adverse effect on our business; the impact of lawsuits; the demand for our products; the state of the U.S. economy in general and the firearm industry in particular; general economic conditions and consumer spending patterns; our competitive environment; the supply, availability, and costs of raw materials and components; speculation surrounding fears of terrorism and crime; our anticipated growth and growth opportunities; our ability to increase demand for our products in various markets, including consumer, law enforcement, and military channels, domestically and internationally; our penetration rates in new and existing markets; our strategies; our ability to maintain and enhance brand recognition and reputation; risks associated with the establishment of our new 632,000 square foot national logistics facility including the timing of completion and the expected benefits; our ability to introduce new products; the success of new products; our ability to expand our markets; our ability to integrate acquired businesses in a successful manner; the general growth of our outdoor products and accessories business; the potential for cancellation of orders from our backlog; and other factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, filed with the SEC on June 20, 2018.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

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AMERICAN OUTDOOR BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities:

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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AMERICAN OUTDOORS BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

(1) Organization:

We are a leading manufacturer, designer, and provider of consumer products for the shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor enthusiast. We are one of the largest manufacturers of handguns, modern sporting rifles, and handcuffs in the United States and an active participant in the hunting rifle and suppressor markets. We are also a leading provider of shooting, hunting, and rugged outdoor products and accessories, including knives and cutting tools, sighting lasers, shooting supplies, tree saws, and survival gear. We have two reporting segments: (1) Firearms (which includes the Firearms and Manufacturing Services divisions) and (2) Outdoor Products & Accessories (which includes the Outdoor Products & Accessories and Electro-Optics divisions).

In our Firearms segment, we manufacture a wide array of handguns (including revolvers and pistols), long guns (including modern sporting rifles, bolt action rifles, and muzzleloaders), handcuffs, suppressors, and other firearm-related products for sale to a wide variety of customers, including gun enthusiasts, collectors, hunters, sportsmen, competitive shooters, individuals desiring home and personal protection, law enforcement and security agencies and officers, and military agencies in the United States and throughout the world. We sell our firearm products under the Smith & Wesson, M&P, Performance Center, Gemtech, and Thompson/Center Arms brands. We manufacture our firearm products at our facilities in Springfield, Massachusetts; Houlton, Maine; and Deep River, Connecticut. We perform research and development activities for our suppressors and accessories products at our facility in Meridian, Idaho. We also sell our manufacturing services to other businesses under our Smith & Wesson and Smith & Wesson Precision Components brands.

In our Outdoor Products & Accessories segment, we design, source, distribute, and manufacture reloading, gunsmithing, and gun cleaning supplies; high-quality stainless steel cutting tools and accessories; flashlights; tree saws and related trimming accessories; shooting supplies, rests, and other related accessories; fishing accessories; apparel; vault accessories; laser grips and laser sights; and a full range of products for survival and emergency preparedness. We sell our products under the Caldwell, Wheeler, Tipton, Frankford Arsenal, Smith & Wesson, M&P, Thompson/Center, Lockdown, Hooyman, BOG-POD, Golden Rod, Non-Typical Wildlife Solutions, Crimson Trace, Imperial, Schrade, Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Bubba Blade, UST, and KeyGear brands. We develop and market our outdoor products and accessories at our facilities in Columbia, Missouri; Wilsonville, Oregon; and Jacksonville, Florida.

During fiscal 2018, we acquired substantially all of the net assets of Gemini Technologies, Incorporated, or Gemtech, as well as Bubba Blade branded products and other assets from Fish Tales, LLC, in two separate transactions, which we refer to collectively as the 2018 Acquisitions. See Note 4 – Acquisitions below for more information regarding these transactions.

(2) Basis of Presentation:

Interim Financial Information – The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 31, 2018, the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the three and six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017, the condensed consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity for the six months ended October 31, 2018, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and six months ended October 31, 2018 and 2017 have been prepared by us without audit. In our opinion, all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, changes in stockholders’ equity, and cash flows at October 31, 2018 and for the periods presented, have been included. All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The consolidated balance sheet as of April 30, 2018 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018. The results of operations for the three and six months ended October 31, 2018 may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending April 30, 2019, or any other period.

Revenue Recognition - We recognize revenue in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which became effective for us on May 1, 2018. Generally, all performance obligations are satisfied and revenue is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, which is generally upon shipment but could be delayed until the receipt of customer acceptance.

 

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AMERICAN OUTDOORS BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

In some instances, sales include multiple performance obligations. The most common of these instances relates to sales promotion programs under which customers are entitled to receive free goods based upon their purchase of our products. The fulfillment of these free goods are our responsibility. In such instances, we allocate the revenue of the promotional sales based on the estimated level of participation in the sales promotional program and the timing of the shipment of all of the products included in the promotional program, including the free goods. Revenue is recognized proportionally as each performance obligation is satisfied, based on the relative transaction price of each product. The net change in contract liabilities for a given period is reported as an increase or decrease to sales.

Our product sales are generally sold free on board, or FOB, shipping point and provide payment terms to most commercial customers ranging from 20 to 90 days of product shipment with a discount available to some customers for early payment. For contracts with discounted terms, the transaction price is determined upon establishment of the contract that contains the final terms of the sale, including the description, quantity, and price of each product purchased. We estimate variable consideration relative to the amount of cash discounts to which customers are likely to be entitled. In some instances, we provide longer payment terms, particularly as it relates to our hunting dating programs, which represent payment terms due in the fall for certain orders of hunting products received in the spring and summer. We do not consider these extended terms to be a significant financing component of the contract because the payment terms are less than one year. In all cases, we consider our costs related to shipping and handling to be a cost of fulfilling the contract with the customer.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards – In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), or ASU 2014-09. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. We adopted the new standard on May 1, 2018 utilizing the modified retrospective approach. See Note 3 – Revenue Recognition and Contracts with Customers below for more information.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), or ASU 2016-02, which amends the existing guidance to require lessees to recognize lease assets and liabilities arising from operating leases in a classified balance sheet. The requirements of this ASU are effective for financial statements for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. We are in the process of implementing leasing software to assist us in the accounting and tracking of leases and plan to use the optional transition method allowed by ASU 2016-02. Under this method, the standard will be applied in the comparative period presented in the year of adoption. We plan to elect to use the package of practical expedients, which permits us to not reassess certain lease contract provisions. Although we anticipate the effect of ASU 2016-02 will result in increasing our lease assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet, we are still evaluating the impact that it will have on our consolidated financial statements. We plan to adopt ASU 2016-02 in our first quarter of fiscal 2020.

(3) Revenue Recognition and Contracts with Customers:

On May 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09 using the modified retrospective approach, and recorded a contract liability, included in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, for outstanding performance obligations related to sales promotions. Under the modified retrospective approach, results for reporting periods after May 1, 2018 will be presented in accordance with ASU 2014-09, while prior period amounts will not be adjusted and will continue to be reported in accordance with the previous guidance, Accounting Standards Codification, or ASC, Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. When evaluating our performance obligations, we disaggregate revenue based on major product lines, which correlate with our reportable segments disclosed in Note 13 — Segment Reporting. Also, domestic sales account for 95% of our total net sales. There are no significant judgments or estimates used in the determination of performance obligations, and the transaction price for the performance obligations are allocated on a pro-rata basis. There are no other contract costs that need to be considered based on the nature of our performance obligations.

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AMERICAN OUTDOORS BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

The following table outlines adjustments we recorded to our condensed consolidated balance sheet as a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 (in thousands):

 

 

At April 30, 2018, we had accrued $17.2 million of sales promotions, representing the cost of free goods earned but not yet shipped to our customers. On adoption of ASU 2014-09, we reversed this accrual and recorded deferred revenue of $23.3 million relating to these outstanding performance obligations, a deferred tax asset of $1.5 million, and a $4.6 million adjustment to reduce the opening balance of retained earnings at May 1, 2018. Deferred revenue is recorded in accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The following table outlines the impact of the adoption of ASU 2014-09 on revenue recognized during the six month period ended October 31, 2018 (in thousands):

 

 

For the six months ended October 31, 2018, we recognized $26.3 million of revenue previously deferred as the performance obligation relating to sales promotions was satisfied. This recognition of revenue was partially offset by $12.0 million of additional deferred revenue for outstanding performance obligations relating to sales promotions that have not been satisfied, which was recorded to accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. This resulted in a $14.3 million net increase of revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2018. We estimate that revenue from the outstanding performance obligations as of October 31, 2018 will be recognized during fiscal 2019. As a result of the adoption of ASU 2014-09, for the three months ended October 31, 2018, gross margin was decreased by 1.0% and there was no impact to earnings per share and for the six months ended October 31, 2018, gross margin was decreased by 0.9% and earnings per share was increased by $0.05.

(4) Acquisitions:

2018 Acquisitions

In August 2017, in two separate transactions, we acquired (1) substantially all of the net assets of Gemtech and (2) Bubba Blade branded products and other assets from Fish Tales, LLC. The aggregate purchase price for the two acquisitions was $23.1 million, subject to certain adjustments, for which we utilized a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under our revolving line of credit. In connection with the Gemtech acquisition, additional consideration of up to a maximum of $17.1 million may be paid contingent upon the cumulative three year sales volume of Gemtech products. The valuation of this contingent consideration liability was established in accordance with ASC 805 — Business Combinations. Based on current forecasted revenue, we believe it is unlikely that the acquired business will achieve the performance metrics. Therefore, as of October 31, 2018, the contingent liability was recorded at a fair value of $100,000 in non-current liabilities. Gemtech, based in Meridian, Idaho, is a provider of quality suppressors and accessories for the consumer, law enforcement, and military markets. Fish Tales, LLC, based in Oro Valley, Arizona and currently operated out of our Columbia, Missouri facility, was a provider of premium sportsmen knives and tools for fishing and hunting, including the premium knife brand Bubba Blade. The valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the 2018 Acquisitions are complete. During the three months ended October 31, 2018, we increased goodwill by $618,000 due to inventory valuation adjustments.

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AMERICAN OUTDOORS BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase price for the 2018 Acquisitions (in thousands):

 

 

We amortize intangible assets in proportion to expected annual revenue generated from the intangibles that we acquire. The following are the identifiable intangible assets acquired (in thousands) in the 2018 Acquisitions and their respective weighted average lives:

 

 

Pro forma results of operations assuming that the 2018 Acquisitions had occurred as of May 1, 2016 are not required because of the immaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented.

(5) Goodwill:

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three and six months ended October 31, 2018 by reporting segment are as follows:

 

 

Refer to Note 13 — Segment Reporting below for more detail.  

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AMERICAN OUTDOORS BRANDS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

(6) Notes, Loans Payable, and Financing Arrangements:

Credit Facilities – On June 15, 2015, we and certain of our domestic subsidiaries entered into an unsecured credit facility, or the Credit Agreement, with TD Bank, N.A. and other lenders, or the Lenders, which included a $175.0 million revolving line of credit, or the Revolving Line, and a $105.0 million term loan, or the Term Loan, of which $84.5 million remained outstanding as of October 31, 2018. The Revolving Line provides for availability for general corporate purposes, with borrowings to bear interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR or prime plus an applicable margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, at our election. On October 27, 2016, we entered into a second amendment to our Credit Agreement, or the Second Amendment, which, among other things, increased the Revolving Line to $350.0 million, increased the option to expand the credit commitment to an additional $150.0 million, and extended the maturity of the Revolving Line from June 15, 2020 to October 27, 2021. Other than the changes described in the Second Amendment, we otherwise remain subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement, as described below. We incurred $525,000 of debt issuance costs related to this amendment and have recorded these costs in notes and loans payable in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

As of October 31, 2018, we had $25.0 million of borrowings outstanding on the Revolving Line, which bore interest at 4.29%, equal to the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin. The Term Loan, which bears interest at a variable rate, requires principal payments of $6.3 million per annum plus interest, payable quarterly. Any remaining outstanding amount under the Term Loan on the maturity date of June 15, 2020 will be due in full.

We were required to obtain interest rate protection on the Term Loan covering not less than 75% of the aggregate outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan. Accordingly, on June 18, 2015, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement, which expires on June 15, 2020, that covered 100% of the $105.0 million of floating rate debt. On July 6, 2015, we executed an interest rate swap pursuant to such agreement, which requires us to pay interest at a defined rate of 1.56% while receiving interest at a defined variable rate equal to the one-month LIBOR rate. This swap, when combined with the applicable margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, effectively fixed our interest rate on the Term Loan, which is subject to change based on changes in our consolidated leverage ratio. As of October 31, 2018, our interest rate on the Term Loan was 4.16%.

As of October 31, 2018, the interest rate swap was considered effective and had no effect on earnings. The fair value of the interest rate swap on October 31, 2018 was an asset of $1.9 million, which was recorded in other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheet. We do not expect the interest rate swap to have any material impact on earnings within the next 12 months.

2018 Senior Notes – During fiscal 2015, we issued an aggregate of $75.0 million of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2018, or the 2018 Senior Notes, to various institutional investors pursuant to the terms and conditions of an indenture and purchase agreements. The 2018 Senior Notes bore interest at a rate of 5.000% per annum payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on January 15, 2015. We incurred $2.3 million of debt issuance costs related to the issuance of the 2018 Senior Notes. As discussed below, the 2018 Senior Notes were redeemed on March 8, 2018 with proceeds from the issuance of 5.000% Senior Notes due 2020, or the 2020 Senior Notes. As part of the redemption, in fiscal 2018, we wrote off $226,000 of debt issuance costs related to the 2018 Senior Notes.

2020 Senior Notes – On February 28, 2018, we issued an aggregate of $75.0 million of the 2020 Senior Notes to various institutional investors pursuant to the terms and conditions of an indenture, or the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture, and purchase agreements. The 2020 Senior Notes bear interest at a rate of 5.000% per annum payable on February 28 and August 28 of each year, beginning on August 28, 2018. We incurred $158,000 of debt issuance costs related to the issuance of the 2020 Senior Notes.

At any time prior to February 28, 2019, we may, at our option, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, redeem all or a portion of the 2020 Senior Notes at a redemption price of 102.500% of the principal amount of the 2020 Senior Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest as of the applicable redemption date. On or after February 28, 2019, we may, at our option, upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice, redeem all or a portion of the 2020 Senior Notes at a redemption price of 100.000% of the principal amount of the 2020 Senior Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest as of the applicable redemption date. Subject to certain restrictions and conditions, we may be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2020 Senior Notes from the holders of the 2020 Senior Notes in connection with a change of control or disposition of assets. If not redeemed by us or repaid pursuant to the holders’ right to require repurchase, the 2020 Senior Notes mature on August 28, 2020.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

The 2020 Senior Notes are general, unsecured obligations of our company. The 2020 Senior Notes Indenture contains certain affirmative and negative covenants, including limitations on restricted payments (such as share repurchases, dividends, and early payment of indebtedness), limitations on indebtedness, limitations on the sale of assets, and limitations on liens. Payments that would otherwise be characterized as restricted payments are permitted under the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture in an amount not to exceed 50% of our consolidated net income for the period from the issue date to the date of the restricted payment, provided that at the time of making such payments, (a) no default has occurred or would result from the making of such payments, and (b) we are able to satisfy the debt incurrence test under the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture, or the 2020 Senior Notes Lifetime Aggregate Limit. In addition, the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture provides for other exceptions to the restricted payments covenant, each of which are independent of the 2020 Senior Notes Lifetime Aggregate Limit. Among such exceptions are (i) the ability to make share repurchases each fiscal year in an amount not to exceed the lesser of (A) $50.0 million in any fiscal year or (B) 75.0% of our consolidated net income for the previous four consecutive published fiscal quarters prior to the date of the determination of such consolidated net income, and (ii) share repurchases over the life of the 2020 Senior Notes in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75.0 million.

The limitation on indebtedness in the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture is only applicable at such time that the consolidated coverage ratio (as set forth in the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture) for us and our restricted subsidiaries is less than 3.00 to 1.00. In general, as set forth in the 2020 Senior Notes Indenture, the consolidated coverage ratio is determined by comparing our prior four quarters’ consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) to our consolidated interest expense. The carrying value of our 2020 Senior Notes as of October 31, 2018 approximated the fair value in considering Level 2 inputs within the hierarchy.

The Credit Agreement for our credit facility contains financial covenants relating to maintaining maximum leverage and minimum debt service coverage. The 2020 Senior Notes Indenture contains a financial covenant relating to times interest earned.

Letters of Credit – At October 31, 2018, we had outstanding letters of credit aggregating $1.0 million.

(7) Fair Value Measurement:

We follow the provisions of ASC 820-10, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures Topic, or ASC 820-10, for our financial assets and liabilities. ASC 820-10 provides a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and requires expanded disclosures regarding fair value measurements. ASC 820-10 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820-10 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs, where available, and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

Financial assets and liabilities recorded on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1 — Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that we have the ability to access at the measurement date (examples include active exchange-traded equity securities, listed derivatives, and most U.S. Government and agency securities).

Our cash and cash equivalents, which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, totaled $36.4 million and $48.9 million as of October 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018, respectively. We utilized Level 1 of the value hierarchy to determine the fair values of these assets.

Level 2 — Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets in which trading occurs infrequently or whose values are based on quoted prices of instruments with similar attributes in active markets. Level 2 inputs include the following:

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

The carrying value of our Term Loan approximated the fair value as of October 31, 2018 in considering Level 2 inputs within the hierarchy. The carrying value of our 2020 Senior Notes as of October 31, 2018 approximated the fair value in considering Level 2 inputs within the hierarchy as our 2020 Senior Notes are not frequently traded. The fair value of our interest rate swap was estimated by a third party using inputs that are observable or that can be corroborated by observable market data, such as interest rate yield curves, and, therefore, is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. For more information regarding the interest rate swap, refer to Note 6 — Notes, Loans Payable, and Financing Arrangements.

Level 3 — Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect our assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

The acquisition-related contingent consideration liability represents the estimated fair value of additional future earn-outs payable for acquisitions of businesses that included earn-out clauses. The valuation of the contingent consideration will be evaluated on an ongoing basis and is based on management estimates and entity-specific assumptions, which are considered Level 3 inputs.

In connection with our acquisition of substantially all the net assets of Ultimate Survival Technologies, Inc. in fiscal 2017, up to an additional $2.0 million may be paid by us over a period of two years, contingent upon the financial performance of the acquired business. The valuation of this contingent consideration liability was established in accordance with ASC 805 — Business Combinations. The initial fair value of this contingent consideration liability was $1.7 million. Based on the current forecasted revenue, during fiscal 2018, we recorded a $1.6 million reduction in the fair value of this contingent consideration liability because we do not expect that the acquired business will achieve the performance metrics. This reduction was recorded in other income on the condensed consolidated statements of income. As of October 31, 2018, the fair value of this contingent liability was $60,000, which was recorded as a non-current liability.

In connection with the Gemtech acquisition, up to a maximum of $17.1 million may be paid contingent upon the cumulative three year sales volume of Gemtech products. The valuation of this contingent consideration liability was established in accordance with ASC 805 — Business Combinations. Based on current forecasted revenue, we believe it is unlikely that the acquired business will achieve the performance metrics. Therefore, as of October 31, 2018, the contingent liability was recorded at a fair value of $100,000 in non-current liabilities.

 

(8) Inventories:

The following table sets forth a summary of inventories, net of reserves, stated at lower of cost or net realizable value, as of October 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 (in thousands):

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

For the Three and Six Months Ended October 31, 2018 and 2017

 

(9) Intangible Assets:

The following table presents a summary of intangible assets as of October 31, 2018 and April 30, 2018 (in thousands):