RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Use of Non-U.S. GAAP Financial Measures In "Management's discussion and analysis on financial condition and results of operations" in this annual report on Form 10-K, we discuss non-U.S. GAAP financial measures related to currency-neutral sales revenues, as well as adjusted operating income to adjust for restructuring costs, gain on the sale of assets, or the impairment of intangibles that are reflected in one period but not the other, in order to show comparative operational performance. We present these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures because we believe they assist investors in comparing our performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by eliminating items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Such non-U.S. GAAP financial measures assist investors in understanding the ongoing operating performance of the Company by presenting financial results between periods on a more comparable basis. Such measures should be considered in addition to, and not in lieu of, the financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). $ We include a reconciliation of adjusted operating income to its comparableU.S. GAAP financial measures. References to currency-neutral revenues and adjusted operating income should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other financial measures calculated and presented in accordance withU.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled non-U.S GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In evaluating these non-U.S. GAAP financial measures, investors should be aware that in the future we may incur expenses or be involved in transactions that are the same as or similar to some of the adjustments in this presentation. Our presentation of non-U.S. GAAP financial measures should not be construed to imply that its future results will be unaffected by any such adjustments. Non-U.S. GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and investors should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported underU.S. GAAP. Please see Note 17 regarding segment results of operations. The Company's business is aggregated into two reportable segments based on geography of operations: North American Operations and International Operations. Segment income is measured for internal reporting purposes by excluding corporate expenses, which are included in the unallocated column in the following tables as well as Note 17. These tables below are included to better explain our consolidated operational performance by showing more detail by business segment and reconcilingU.S. GAAP operating income and adjusted operating income.
The following tables represent key results of operations on a consolidated basis for the periods indicated:
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T able of Conte nts Comparison to Fiscal Year 2020 Comparison to Fiscal Year 2019 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Favorable Fiscal Year Favorable (unfavorable) (unfavorable) (Amounts in Thousands) 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 $ Change % Change 6/30/2019 $ Change % Change Net sales$ 219,644 $ 201,451 $ 18,193 9.0 % 228,022 (8,378) (3.7) % Gross margin 73,342 62,210 11,132 17.9 % 74,941 (1,599) (2.1) % % of net sales 33.4 % 30.9 % 32.9 % Selling, general, and 56,316 59,437 3,121 5.3 % 63,720 7,404 11.6 % administrative expenses % of net sales 25.6 % 29.5 % 27.9 % Restructuring charges 3,664 1,580 (2,084) (131.9) % - (3,664) (100.0) % Goodwill and intangible - 6,496 6,496 100.0 % - +0 - % impairment Gain on sale of building (3,204) - 3,204 100.0 % - 3,204 100.0 % Operating income 16,566 (5,303) 21,869 412.4 % 11,221 5,345 47.6 % % of net sales 7.5 % (2.6) % 4.9 % Other Income (expense) 860 (14,694) 15,554 105.9 % (1,611) 2,471 (153.4) % Net earnings (loss) 17,426 (19,997) 37,423 187.1 % 9,610 7,816 81.3 % Income tax expense 1,893 1,842 (51) (2.8) % 3,531 1,638 46.4 % Net earnings (loss)$ 15,533 $ (21,839) $ 37,372 171.1 %$ 6,079 $ 9,454 155.5 % US GAAP to NON-U.S. GAAP Reconciliation Comparison to Fiscal 2020 Comparison to Fiscal 2019 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Favorable Fiscal Year Favorable (unfavorable) (unfavorable) (Amounts in Thousands) 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 $ Change % Change 6/30/2019 $ Change % Change Operating income, as reported$ 16,566 $ (5,303) $ 21,869 412.4 %$ 11,221 $ 5,345 47.6 % Restructuring charges 3,664 1,580 2,084 131.9 % - 3,664 100.0 % Goodwill and intangibles - 6,496 (6,496) (100.0) % - - - % impairment Gain on sale of building (3,204) - (3,204) 100.0 % - (3,204) (100.0) % Adjusted operating income$ 17,026 $ 2,773 $ 14,253 514.0 %$ 11,221 $ 5,805 51.7 % % of net sales 7.8 % 1.4 % +640 bps 4.9 % +290 bps
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Fiscal Year 2021 Fiscal Year 2020 Fiscal Year 2019 (Amounts in Thousands)North America Inter-national Corp TotalNorth America Inter-national Corp TotalNorth America Inter-national Corp TotalNet Sales $ 119,619 $ 100,025 $ -$ 219,644 $ 121,834 $ 79,617 $ 201,451 $ 136,387 $ 91,635 $ 228,022 Operating income, as reported 13,144 10,821 (7,399) 16,566 (2,055) 3,842 (7,090) (5,303) 9,468 8,043 (6,290) 11,221 Restructuring charges 1,059 2,605 - 3,664 341 1,239 - 1,580 - - - -Goodwill and intangibles impairment - - - - 6,496 - - 6,496 - - - - Gain on sale of building (3,204) - - (3,204) - - - - - - - - Adjusted operating income$ 10,999 $ 13,426 $ (7,399) $ 17,026 $ 4,782 $ 5,081 $ (7,090) $ 2,773 $ 9,468 $ 8,043 $ (6,290) $ 11,221 % of net sales 9.2 % 13.4 % 7.8 % 3.9 % 6.4 % 1.4 % 6.9 % 8.8 % 4.9 % 17
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9.0 %$ 219,644 $ 228,022 $ (8,378) (3.7) % Currency Neutralizing 11,361 - 11,361 5.6 % 24,695 - 24,695 10.8 %
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TOTAL FY21 Currency Neutral Net
14.7 %$ 244,339 $ 228,022 $ 16,317 7.2 % Sales North AmericaNet Sales , as reported 119,619 121,834 -2,215 (1.8) % 119,619 136,387 (16,768) (12.3) % Currency Neutralizing Adjustment* (174) - -174 (0.1) % 67 - +67 - FY21 Currency Neutral North America Net Sales 119,445 121,834 (2,389) (2.0) % 119,686 136,387 (16,701) (12.2) % InternationalNet Sales , as reported 100,025 79,617 20,408 25.6 % 100,025 91,635 8,390 9.2 % Currency Neutralizing Adjustment* 11,535 - 11,535 14.5 % 24,628 - 24,628 26.9 % FY21 Currency Neutral International Net Sales$ 111,560 $ 79,617 $31,943 40.1 %$ 124,653 $ 91,635 $ 33,018 36.0 %
*"Currency Neutralizing Adjustment" = Change when converting FY21 sales in non USD functional currencies at the same exchange rates used in the comparison period
COVID-19 pandemic The Covid-19 Pandemic has had a substantial impact on the Company's global sales over the past two fiscal years. This impact was felt beginning inJanuary 2020 in our operation inSuzhou, China and then intensified inMarch 2020 by affecting our global markets. We initiated several restructuring activities designed to consolidate manufacturing capacity and reduce selling, general and administrative expenses globally, which included the sale of our facility inMt. Airy, North Carolina . These restructuring activities commenced in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, continued throughout and completed in fiscal 2021. As we closed fiscal 2021, order intake and sales volume across our offerings were equal to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Sales began to increase in the first half of fiscal 2021 particularly inBrazil and in our Tru-Stone subsidiary, reflective of the strength of the sectors in which they participate.Brazil experienced strong growth in the Consumer DIY and Food sectors, and Tru-Stone benefited from increasingly high demand in equipment for the high end chip making industry . Order intake and sales volume in other areas of theNorth American Industrial and Metrology businesses remained very low in the first half of fiscal 2021, and only began to show signs of recovery late in the third quarter. With the increased sales volume, reduced cost, and planned production utilization improvement throughout fiscal 2021, our financial performance continued to improve, and was especially strong during the fourth quarter. In fiscal 2021, we had a 7.8% operating income as a percentage of sales as compared to an operating loss in fiscal 2020 and operating income of 4.9% in fiscal 2019. As shown in the above table, management also looks at the non-GAAP reconciliation, adjusting out restructuring, impairment and the gain on facility sales. The non-GAAP adjusted operating income was 7.8%, the same asU.S. GAAP because the facility gain and restructuring expense essentially offset. This was a 640 basis point increase over fiscal 2020 and a 290 basis point increase over 2019, even though fiscal 2019 had$8.4 million more in annual sales. Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020 and Fiscal 2019 The Company recognizes the more standard presentation is to first compare fiscal 2021 with fiscal 2020 and separately compare fiscal 2020 with fiscal 2019, as we have in previous fiscal years. As a smaller reporting company this discussion covers the two-year period required and uses a presentation we believe will allow the reader to view performance from management's perspective, given that fiscal 2019 was the last year prior to fiscal 2020, the first fiscal year which was materially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Overview Sales for the first half of fiscal 2021 were 4.9% below the first half of fiscal 2020 at$103.5 million , largely due to the pandemic. This trend began to change in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, as international sales, particularly inBrazil , began to strengthen. The March quarter sales of$54.9 million and the June quarter sales of$61.2 of fiscal 2021 (cumulatively$116.1 million ) compares favorably to the$50.0 in the March quarter and$42.5 million in the June quarter of fiscal year 2020 (cumulatively$92.5 million ), emphasizing the continuous steady sales recovery throughout fiscal 2021. 18 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Overall, fiscal 2021 sales were$219.6 million and fiscal 2020 sales were$201.5 million , an increase of$18.2 million , or 9.0%. On a foreign currency neutral basis, sales in the fiscal year endingJune 30, 2021 increased by$29.5 million , or 14.7% from fiscal 2020, reflecting the weakening of the Brazilian currency versus theU.S. Dollar during the comparative periods. In comparison to fiscal 2019, the full year prior to the pandemic, reported sales in fiscal 2021 were 3.7%, or$8.4 million lower than the$228.0 million of reported sales in fiscal 2019. However, on a foreign currency neutral basis, fiscal 2021 sales exceeded fiscal 2019 by 7.2%. This is due to the higher mix ofBrazil sales in fiscal 2021, as sales inBrazil recovered before North American sales, and a 39.3% weakening of the Brazilian currency from fiscal 2019 through fiscal 2021. Gross margins increased$11.1 million in fiscal 2021, or 17.9% from$62.2 million in fiscal 2020 to$73.3 million . As a percent of sales, gross margins increased from 30.9% in fiscal 2020 to 33.4% in fiscal 2021. The increase in gross margin is the result of both the increase in sales of$18.2 million and the favorable impact of restructuring activities completed throughout the last six quarters as shown through improved plant utilization and higher gross margin as a percentage of sales. When comparing fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2019, gross margin decreased by$1.7 million , but as a percentage of sales, increased from 32.9% in fiscal 2019 to 33.4% in fiscal 2021. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased by$3.1 million from$59.4 million in fiscal 2020 to$56.3 million in fiscal 2021, or 5.3%. Several austerity measures began in Q3 of fiscal 2020, restructuring began in Q4 of fiscal 2020, and plant consolidations were carried on throughout the last three quarters of fiscal 2021. The reductions were partially offset by increases in some variable selling costs in International locations which experienced substantial sales growth in fiscal 2021. Compared to fiscal 2019, selling, general and administrative expenses were$7.4 million , or 11.7% lower in fiscal 2021. In the quarter endingJune 30, 2020 we recorded a restructuring charge related to headcount reductions and saw manufacturing consolidation in response to conditions presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company recorded a$1.6 million restructuring charge, of which$1.1 million remained accrued atJune 30, 2020 . During fiscal year 2021, as we completed the restructuring plans, an additional$3.7 million of restructuring charges were recorded as costs were incurred. There were no restructuring charges recorded in fiscal 2019. As shown, above, in theU.S. GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation, non-GAAP operating income in fiscal 2021 was$17.0 million , an increase of$14.4 million over the prior year excluding adjustments related to restructuring of$3.7 million , and the gain on the sale of the building of$3.2 million . This compares to a non-GAAP operating income of$2.8 million in fiscal 2020 exclusive of adjustments related to goodwill and intangibles impairment of a combined$6.5 million and restructuring of$1.6 million . Compared to fiscal 2019, which had no adjustments, fiscal 2021 non-GAAP operating income as adjusted above increased by$5.8 million , or 51.7% from an operating income of$11.2 million in fiscal 2019. Net Sales Net sales inNorth America decreased by$2.2 million or 1.8% from$121.8 million in fiscal 2020 to$119.6 million in fiscal 2021. North American sales only began to rebound in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. International sales increased$20.4 million or 25.6% from$79.6 million in fiscal 2020 to$100.0 million in fiscal 2021 driven primarily byBrazil . When adjusting for foreign exchange, the increase in International sales is even more pronounced, at 40.6%, primarily due toBrazil , which benefited from strong demand in the Consumer DIY and Food sectors. When comparing to fiscal 2019, net sales inNorth America decreased from$136.4 million in fiscal 2019 to$119.6 million in fiscal 2021, a decrease of 12.3%. International sales increased to$100.0 million in fiscal 2021, from$91.6 million in fiscal 2019, or by 9.2%. On a currency-neutral basis, fiscal 2021 International sales increased 36.0% from fiscal 2019, reflecting a significant increase in sales inBrazil beginning in the second quarter of fiscal 2021, and a 39.3% devaluation of the Brazilian Real relative to theU.S. Dollar during the two comparative periods. Gross Margin Gross margin in fiscal 2021 increased$11.1 million or 17.9% to$73.3 million or 33.4% of sales compared to$62.2 million or 30.8% of sales in fiscal 2020. The increase in absolute and relative gross margin can be attributed to the increase in revenues and the restructuring activities completed over the last six quarters, in addition to a favorable LIFO adjustment of$2.2 million inNorth America in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.North America gross margin increased$3.4 million or 10.5% to$36.0 million from$32.6 million , in fiscal 2020, or 30.1% and 26.8% of sales respectively This improvement is due to sales mix and restructuring activities, in addition to the LIFO adjustment mentioned above as a result of lower inventory levels in theU.S. Compared to fiscal 2019, North American gross margin in fiscal 2021 decreased by$4.7 million , or 11.6% to$36.0 from$40.7 million in fiscal 2019, or 29.9% and 30.1% of sales respectively. This is commensurate with the reduction in sales between the two comparative periods 19 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts International gross margins increased$7.7 million or 26% to$37.3 million from$29.6 million , in fiscal 2020 or 37.3% and 37.1% of sales respectively, commensurate with the increase in sales. Compared to fiscal 2019, International gross margins in fiscal 2021 increased$3.1 million or 9.1% to$37.3 from$34.2 million in fiscal 2019 or 37.3% and 37.3% of sales in fiscal 2021. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses, including corporate expenses, decreased in fiscal year 2021 compared to the prior fiscal year by$3.1 million or 5.3% due to restructuring activities and austerity measures begun in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. North American selling, general and administrative expenses decreased$2.8 million , or 10.0% , from$27.9 million in fiscal 2020 to$25.0 million in fiscal 2021. International selling, general and administrative expenses decreased$0.6 million or 2.6% from$24.5 million in fiscal 2020 to$23.9 million in fiscal 2021. In the case of International selling, general and administrative expenses, restructuring and austerity measures were partially offset by increases in some variable selling expenses in line with the substantial increase in sales. Corporate expenses increased$0.2 million during the same period due to higher insurance and legal expenses. When comparing to fiscal 2019, Selling, general, and administrative expenses declined$7.4 million or 11.6%, from$63.7 million in fiscal 2019 to$56.3 million in fiscal 2021. This is due to the impact of austerity measures and restructuring efforts begun in fiscal 2020 that continued into fiscal 2021. North American selling, general and administrative expenses declined$6.2 million or 19.9%, from$31.3 million in fiscal 2019 to$25.0 million in fiscal 2021. International selling, general and administrative expenses declined$2.2 million , or 8.7%, from$26.1 million in fiscal 2019 to$23.9 million in fiscal 2021. Operating Income Operating income was$16.6 million , a loss of$5.3 million and income of$11.2 million in fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively. In fiscal 2021 North American operating income was$13.1 million , an increase of$15.2 million compared to fiscal 2020 and an increase of$3.7 million over fiscal 2019. The North American operating loss was$2.1 million in fiscal 2020 and operating income in fiscal 2019 was$9.5 million . In International operations operating income in fiscal 2021 was$10.8 million an increase over fiscal 2020 of$7.0 million and an increase of$2.8 million from fiscal 2019. International operations had operating income in fiscal 2020 of$3.8 million and fiscal 2019 of$8.0 million . Adjusted operating income in fiscal 2021 of$17.0 million , exclusive of restructuring charges of$3.7 million , and the gain on the sale of the building of$3.2 million , increased by$14.3 million , compared to an operating income of$2.8 million , exclusive of charges related to goodwill and intangibles impairment of a combined$6.5 million and restructuring of$1.6 million , in fiscal 2020. North American adjusted operating income, exclusive of all adjustments related to restructuring, intangibles impairment and gain on the sale of the building increased by$6.2 million , or 130.0.% from$4.8 million , or 3.9% of sales in fiscal 2020 to$11.0 million , or 9.2% of sales in fiscal 2021. International operating income, exclusive of all adjustments related to restructuring, increased by$8.3 million , or 164.2%, from$5.1 million , or 6.4% of sales in fiscal 2020 to$13.4 million , or 13.4% of sales in fiscal 2021. When comparing to fiscal 2019, adjusted operating income increased by$5.8 million or 51.7%, from$11.2 million or 4.9% of sales in fiscal 2019 to$17.0 million , exclusive of adjustments related to restructuring of$3.7 million , and the gain on the sale of the building of$3.2 million or 7.8% of sales. North American adjusted operating income decreased$1.5 million , or 16.2% , from$9.5 million , or 6.9% of sales in fiscal 2019 to$11.0 million , or 9.2% of sales in fiscal 2021. International adjusted operating income increased by$5.4 million , or 66.9% from$8.0 million or 8.8% of sales in fiscal 2019, to$13.4 million or 13.4% of sales in fiscal 2021. Other Income (Expense) Other income in fiscal 2021 was$0.9 million , compared to other expense of$14.7 million and$1.6 million in fiscal years 2020 and 2019, respectively. The primary driver of the changes were the changes in the overall funding status of the Company's pension plans, see Note 12. The Company recorded a pension cost benefit of$0.7 million in fiscal 2021 and a cost of$16.8 million and$0.9 million in fiscal years 2020 and 2019, respectively. See Note 10 "Other Income and Expense" to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements for more details. Income Taxes 20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Income taxes in fiscal 2021 were$1.9 million on pre-tax income of$17.4 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 10.9%. Included in the fiscal 2021 tax expense is a tax benefit of($2.6) million relating toU.S. legislation enacted in the first quarter of fiscal 2021reducing the impact of GILTI retroactive to fiscal 2020 and 2019 and a tax benefit of$0.6 million relating to the impact of the increase inUnited Kingdom corporate tax rate on the net deferred tax asset. The rate was negatively impacted by the jurisdictional mix of earnings, particularly fromBrazil with a statutory tax rate of 34%. Income taxes in fiscal 2020 were$1.8 million on pre-tax losses of($20.0) million resulting in an effective tax rate of (9.2%). The effective tax rate was lower than theU.S. statutory rate due to the impact of the GILTI provisions and the jurisdictional mix of earnings, particularly fromBrazil with a statutory tax rate of 34%.The tax rate was negatively impacted by the write-off of a$1.6 million long-term receivable previously established for competent authority relief for historic transfer pricing adjustments which the Company has determined is no longer feasible to pursue and an increase in the valuation allowance of$2.1 million against foreign tax credits which the Company has determined are more likely than not to expire unutilized Income taxes in fiscal 2019 were$3.5 million on pre-tax income of$9.6 million resulting in an effective tax rate of 36.7%. The effective tax rate was higher than theU.S. statutory rate due to the impact of the GILTI provisions and the jurisdictional mix of earnings, particularly fromBrazil with a statutory tax rate of 34%. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT MARKET RISK Market risk is the potential change in a financial instrument's value caused by fluctuations in interest and currency exchange rates, and equity and commodity prices. The Company's operating activities expose it to risks that are continually monitored, evaluated and managed. Proper management of these risks helps reduce the likelihood of earnings volatility. The Company does not engage in tracking, market-making or other speculative activities in derivatives markets. The Company does enter into long-term supply contracts with either fixed prices or quantities. The Company engages in an immaterial amount of hedging activity to minimize the impact of foreign currency fluctuations but has no forward currency contracts outstanding atJune 30, 2021 . Net foreign cash and cash equivalents are approximately$5.9 million as ofJune 30, 2021 and$7.0 million as ofJune 30, 2020 . A 10% change in interest rates would not have a significant impact on the aggregate net fair value of the Company's interest rate sensitive financial instruments or the cash flows or future earnings associated with those financial instruments. A 10% increase in interest rates would not have a material impact on our borrowing costs. See Note 13 "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for details concerning the Company's long-term debt outstanding of$6.0 million . LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
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2021 2020 2019 Cash provided by (used in) operating activities 4,568 (1,163) 8,397 Cash used in investing activities (493) (10,600) (7,227) Cash (used in) provided by financing activities (9,013) 9,314 (225) The Company had a working capital ratio of 2.3 as ofJune 30, 2021 and 3.7 as ofJune 30, 2020 as the improvement in sales and improved manufacturing utilization created higher accounts receivable of$5.9 million and higher inventory balances, net of the LIFO reserve, of$5.1 million , which were offset by increased accounts payable and accrued expenses. Cash, accounts receivable and inventories represented 88% and 92% of current assets fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively. The Company had accounts receivable turnover of 6.2 in fiscal 2021 and 6.9 in fiscal 2020 and an inventory turnover ratio of 2.6 in both fiscal 2021 and in fiscal 2020. Net cash provided by operations was$4.6 million in fiscal 2021. Cash provided by operations increased due to improved operating performance and working capital management which was partially offset by investing$4.7 million on a cash basis in restructuring. Cash used in investing of$0.5 million included$4.6 million invested in property, plant and equipment and$1.3 million invested in software development, mostly offset by the proceeds from the sale of theMt. Airy North Carolina facility of$5.2 million . The Company also repaid$9.0 million in debt during fiscal 2021. Effects of translation rate changes on cash primarily result from the movement of theU.S. dollar against the British Pound, the Euro and the Brazilian Real. 21 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Liquidity and Credit Arrangements In addition to its cash and short-term investments, the Company has available a$25.0 million line of credit, of which,$0.8 million is reserved for letters of credit and$9.1 million was outstanding as ofJune 30, 2021 . We believe that existing cash and cash expected to be provided by future operating activities, are adequate to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure requirements and other contractual obligations for at least the next 12 months. OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS The Company does not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under theSecurities and Exchange Commission rules. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in theU.S. requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Note 2 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. Judgments, assumptions, and estimates are used for, but not limited to, the allowance for doubtful accounts receivable ; inventory allowances; income tax reserves; long lived assets and goodwill impairment; as well as employee turnover, discount and return rates used to calculate pension obligations. Future events and their effects cannot be determined with absolute certainty. Therefore, the determination of estimates requires management to exercise judgment. Actual results inevitably will differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The following sections describe the Company's critical accounting policies. Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable: OnJuly 1, 2018 , the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and all the related amendments "ASC Topic 606", using the modified retrospective method. In addition, the Company elected to apply certain of the permitted practical expedients within the revenue recognition guidance and make certain accounting policy elections, including those related to significant financing components, sales taxes and shipping and handling activities. The core principle of ASC Topic 606 is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods and services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods and services. The application of the FASB's guidance on revenue recognition requires the Company to recognize as revenue the amount of consideration that the Company expects to receive in exchange for goods and services transferred to our customers. To do this, the Company applies the five-step model prescribed by the FASB, which requires us to: (1) identify the contract with the customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation. The Company accounts for a contract or purchase order when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when control of the product passes to the customer, which is upon shipment, unless otherwise specified within the customer contract or on the purchase order as delivery, and is recognized at the amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive for the products sold, including various forms of discounts. When revenue is recorded, estimates of returns are made and recorded as a reduction of revenue. Contracts with customers are evaluated to determine if there are separate performance obligations related to timing of product shipment that will be satisfied in different accounting periods. When that is the case, revenue is deferred until each performance obligation is met. No performance obligation related amounts were deferred as ofJune 30, 2021 . Purchase orders are of durations less than one year. As such, the Company applies the practical expedient in ASC paragraph 606-10-50-14 and does not disclose information about remaining performance obligations that have original expected durations of one year or less, for which work has not yet been performed. 22 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Certain taxes assessed by governmental authorities on revenue producing transactions, such as value added taxes, are excluded from revenue and recorded on a net basis. Cooperative advertising payments made to customers are included as advertising expense in selling, general and administrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Inventory Valuation: The Company values inventories at the lower of the cost of inventory or net realizable value, with cost determined by either the last-in, first-out "LIFO" method for mostU.S. inventories or the first-in, first-out "FIFO" method for all other inventories. The Company periodically writes down for excess, slow moving, and obsolete inventory based on inventory levels, expected product life, and forecasted sales demand. In assessing the ultimate realization of inventories, we are required to make judgments as to future demand requirements compared with inventory levels. Write downs are based on our projected demand requirements based on historical demand, competitive factors, and technological and product life cycle changes. It is possible that an increased write downs may be required in the future if there is a significant decline in demand for our products and we do not adjust our production schedules accordingly. Income Taxes: Accounting for income taxes requires estimates of future benefits and tax liabilities. Due to temporary differences in the timing of recognition of items included in income for accounting and tax purposes, deferred tax assets or liabilities are recorded to reflect the impact arising from these differences on future tax payments. With respect to recorded tax assets, the Company assesses the likelihood that the asset will be realized by evaluating the positive and negative evidence to determine whether realization is more likely than not to occur. Realization of the Company's deferred tax assets is primarily dependent on future taxable income, the timing and amount of which are uncertain, in part, due to the variable profitability of certain subsidiaries. A valuation allowance is recognized if it is "more likely than not" that some or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In the event that we were to determine that we would not be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future, an increase in the valuation allowance would be required. In the event we were to determine that we are able to realize our deferred tax assets and a valuation allowance had been recorded against the deferred tax assets, a decrease in the valuation allowance would be required. Should any significant changes in the tax law or the estimate of the necessary valuation allowance occur, the Company would record the impact of the change, which could have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations. The Company files income tax returns in all jurisdictions in which we operate. A liability is recorded for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. The financial statements reflect expected future tax consequences of such positions presuming the taxing authorities' full knowledge of the position and all relevant facts. A liability is recorded for the portion of unrecognized tax benefits claimed that we have determined are not more-likely-than-not realizable. These tax reserves have been established based on management's assessment as to the potential exposure attributable to our uncertain tax positions as well as interest and penalties attributable to these uncertain tax positions. All tax reserves are analyzed quarterly and adjustments are made as events occur that result in changes in judgment. (See also Note 11 "Income Taxes" to the Consolidated Financial Statements.) Defined Benefit Plans: The Company has two defined benefit pension plans, one forU.S. employees and another forU.K. employees. The Company also has a postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plan forU.S. employees. OnDecember 21, 2016 , the Company amended theU.S. defined benefit pension plan to freeze benefit accruals effectiveDecember 31, 2016 . Consequently, the Plan is closed to new participants and current participants no longer earn additional benefits afterDecember 31, 2016 . Under our current accounting method, both plans use fair value as the market-related value of plan assets and continue to recognize actuarial gains or losses within the corridor in other comprehensive income but instead of amortizing net actuarial gains or losses in excess of the corridor in future periods, excess gains and losses are recognized in net periodic benefit cost as of the plan measurement date, which is the same as the fiscal year end of the Company. This mark-to market (MTM adjustment) accounting method is a permitted option which results in immediate recognition of excess net actuarial gains and losses in net periodic benefit cost instead of in other comprehensive income. Immediate recognition in net periodic benefit cost could potentially increase the volatility of net periodic benefit cost. The MTM adjustments to net periodic benefit cost for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 were$0.2 million ,$16.9 million , and$0.3 million , respectively. Calculation of pension and postretirement medical costs and obligations are dependent on actuarial assumptions. These assumptions include discount rates, healthcare cost trends, inflation, salary growth, long-term return on plan assets, employee turnover rates, retirement rates, mortality and other factors. These assumptions are made based on a combination of external market factors, actual historical experience, long-term trend analysis, and an analysis of the assumptions being used by other companies with similar plans. Significant differences in actual experience or significant changes in assumptions would affect pension and other postretirement benefit costs and obligations. EffectiveDecember 31, 2013 , the Company terminated eligibility for employees 55-64 years old in the Postretirement Medical Plan. (See also Note 12 "Employee Benefit Plans" to the Consolidated Financial Statements). 23 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS The following table summarizes future estimated payment obligations by period. Fiscal Year (in millions) 2023- 2025- Total 2022 2024 2026 Thereafter Debt obligations$ 22.0 $ 16.0 $ 3.2 $ 2.8 $ - Estimated interest on debt obligations 0.9 0.5 0.3 0.1 - Operating lease obligations 5.1 2.0 2.0 1.0 0.1 Purchase obligations 15.9 14.5 1.1 0.3 - Total$ 43.9 $ 33.0 $ 6.6 $ 4.2 $ 0.1 Estimated interest on debt obligations is based on a standard 10-year loan amortization schedule for the$10.0 million term loan, and the current outstanding balance of the Company's credit line at the current effective interest rate throughApril 2022 when the current credit line agreement ends. (See Note 13 "Debt" to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details). While our purchase obligations are generally cancellable without penalty, certain vendors charge cancellation fees or minimum restocking charges based on the nature of the product or service. The Company's Brazilian subsidiary has entered into a long-term, volume-based purchase agreement for electricity. Under this agreement the Company is committed to purchase a minimum monthly amount of energy at a fixed price per kilowatt hour. Cancellation of this contract would incur a significant penalty. 24 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data Contents:
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM To the Board of Directors and Stockholders TheL.S. Starrett Company Opinion on the financial statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of TheL.S. Starrett Company (aMassachusetts corporation) and subsidiaries (the "Company") as ofJune 30, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period endedJune 30, 2021 , and the related notes and financial statement schedule included under Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as ofJune 30, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period endedJune 30, 2021 , in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States of America . We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of thePublic Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States ) ("PCAOB"), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as ofJune 30, 2021 , based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by theCommittee of Sponsoring Organizations of theTreadway Commission ("COSO"), and our report datedSeptember 2, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion. Basis for opinion These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with theU.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of theSecurities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical audit matter The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Realizability of Deferred Tax Assets
As described further in Note 11 to the consolidated financial statements, deferred tax assets reflect the tax effect of temporary differences between book and taxable income in all jurisdictions in which the Company has operations. Valuation allowances are provided, based on the evaluation of both positive and negative evidence, to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. We identified the realizability of deferred tax assets as a critical audit matter. The principal considerations for our determination that the realizability of deferred tax assets is a critical audit matter are the length of time and the high level of estimation uncertainty associated with the Company's forecast of future taxable income ofU.S. operations. Our audit procedures related to the realizability of the deferred tax assets included the following procedures, among others: a.We evaluated management's ability to forecast taxable income by assessing the historical accuracy of forecasts developed in prior years b.We assessed the appropriateness of management's assumptions and estimates within its future forecasts and compared forecasts to historical trends and current industry and economic trends c.We involved tax professionals to evaluate relevant tax laws and regulations in assessing the appropriateness of management's estimate of future sources of taxable income d.We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of the key controls over the Company's forecasting process, evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets and establishment of valuation allowances
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T able of Conte nts THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands except share data) 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 ASSETS Current assets: Cash $
9,105
35,076 29,012 Inventories, net 60,572 52,987 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,467 8,641 Total current assets 119,220 104,098 Property, plant and equipment, net 35,992 37,090 Right of use assets 4,298 4,465 Deferred tax assets, net 19,073 21,018 Intangible assets, net 4,888 4,997 Goodwill 1,015 1,015 Total assets$ 184,486 $ 172,683 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt$ 15,959 $ 4,532 Current lease liability 1,650 1,905 Accounts payable 17,229 7,579 Accrued expenses 8,811 8,838 Accrued compensation 8,040 4,980 Total current liabilities 51,689 27,834 Other tax obligations 2,866 2,532 Long-term lease liability 2,734 2,655 Long-term debt, net of current portion 6,010 26,341 Postretirement benefit and pension obligations 37,652 67,338 Total liabilities 100,951 126,700
Stockholders' equity:
Class A common stock
6,475 6,308 Class B common stock$1 par (10,000,000 shares authorized; 633,505 outstanding atJune 30, 2021 and 679680 outstanding atJune 30, 2020 ) 634 680 Additional paid-in capital 56,507 55,762 Retained earnings 74,181 58,648 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (54,262) (75,415) Total stockholders' equity 83,535 45,983 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$ 184,486 $ 172,683 See notes to consolidated financial statements 27
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T able of Conte nts THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands except per share data) Years Ended 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 Net sales$ 219,644 $ 201,451 $ 228,022 Cost of goods sold 146,302 139,241 153,081 Gross margin 73,342 62,210 74,941 % of net sales 33.4 % 30.9 % 32.9 % Selling, general and administrative expenses 56,316 59,437 63,720 Restructuring charges 3,664 1,580 - Goodwill and intangibles impairment - 6,496 - Gain on sale of facility (3,204) - - Operating income (loss) 16,566 (5,303) 11,221 Other income (expense) 860 (14,694) (1,611) Earnings (loss) before income taxes 17,426 (19,997) 9,610 Income tax expense 1,893 1,842 3,531 Net earnings (loss)$ 15,533
Basic earnings (loss) per share$ 2.20 $ (3.14) $ 0.87 Diluted earnings (loss) per share$ 2.11
Weighted average outstanding shares used in per share calculations: Basic 7,070 6,949 6,957 Diluted 7,367 6,949 7,026 See notes to consolidated financial statements 28
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T able of Conte nts THE L. S. STARRETT COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (in thousands) Years Ended 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 Net earnings (loss)$ 15,533 $ (21,839) $ 6,079 Other comprehensive (loss) income: Currency translation gain (loss), net of tax 5,828 (12,316) (593)
Pension and postretirement plans, net of tax of
15,325 (3,818) (9,488) Other comprehensive income (loss) 21,153 (16,134) (10,081) Total comprehensive income (loss)$ 36,686 $ (37,973) $ (4,002) See notes to consolidated financial statements 29
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T able of Conte nts THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (in thousands except per share data) Accumulated Other Common Stock Additional Comprehensive Outstanding Paid-in Retained Income Class A Class B Capital Earnings (Loss) Total Balance, July 1, 2018$ 6,302 $ 720 $ 55,641 $ 74,368 $ (49,160) $ 87,871 Total comprehensive (loss) income - - - 6,079 (10,081) (4,002) Transfer of historical translation adjustment - - - 40 (40) - Repurchase of shares (154) (5) (791) - - (950) Issuance of stock - 15 66 - - 81 Stock-based compensation 19 - 360 - - 379 Conversion 40 (40) - - - - Balance, June 30, 2019 6,207 690 55,276 80,487 (59,281) 83,379 Total comprehensive (loss) income - - - (21,839) (16,134) (37,973) Repurchase of shares - (6) (20) - - (26) Issuance of stock - 21 52 - - 73 Stock-based compensation 76 - 454 - - 530 Conversion 25 (25) - - - - Balance, June 30, 2020 6,308 680 55,762 58,648 (75,415) 45,983 Total comprehensive income - - - 15,533 21,153 36,686 Repurchase of shares - (6) (26) - - (32) Issuance of stock - 16 59 - - 75 Stock-based compensation 111 - 712 - - 823 Conversion 56 (56) - - - - Balance, June 30, 2021$ 6,475 $ 634 $ 56,507 $ 74,181 $ (54,262) $ 83,535 Cumulative balance: Currency translation loss, net of taxes$ (56,046) Pension and postretirement plans, net of taxes 1,784$ (54,262) See notes to consolidated financial statements 30
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T able of Conte nts THE L. S. STARRETT COMPANY Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) Years Ended 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 6/30/2019 Cash flows from operating activities: Net earnings (loss)$ 15,533 $ (21,839) $ 6,079 Non cash operating activities: Gain on sale of real estate (3,204)
- - Depreciation 5,059 5,206 5,047 Amortization 1,233 1,990 2,291 Goodwill and intangibles impairment - 6,496 - Stock-based compensation 823 530 379 Net long-term tax obligations 127 1,881 (20) Deferred taxes (3,003) (1,802) 1,202 Postretirement benefit and pension obligations (589) 16,823 1,000 Working capital changes: Accounts receivable (3,009) 2,284 (3,210) Inventories (3,694) 1,603 (4,204) Other current assets (4,930) (3,071) 610 Other current liabilities 8,517 (3,369) 4,463 Prepaid pension expense (8,186) (8,035) (5,766) Other (109) 140 526
Net cash provided (used in) by operating activities 4,568 (1,163) 8,397
Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (4,583) (9,277) (5,765) Software development (1,124)
(1,323) (1,462)
Proceeds from sale of real estate 5,214 - - Net cash (used in) investing activities (493)
(10,600) (7,227)
Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from borrowings 44,751 14,850 4,300 Debt repayments (53,807) (5,583) (3,656) Proceeds from common stock issued 75 73 81 Repurchase of shares (32)
(26) (950)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (9,013) 9,314
(225) Effect of translation rate changes on cash 585 325 (190) Net increase (decrease) in cash (4,353) (2,124) 755 Cash beginning of year 13,458 15,582 14,827 Cash end of year$ 9,105 $ 13,458 $ 15,582 Supplemental cash flow information: Interest paid$ 889 $ 953 $ 884 Taxes paid 4,979 1,994 2,262 See notes to consolidated financial statements 31
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THE L.S. STARRETT COMPANY Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements June 30, 2021 and 2020 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESSThe L. S. Starrett Company (the "Company") is incorporated in theCommonwealth of Massachusetts and is in the business of manufacturing industrial, professional and consumer measuring and cutting tools and related products. The Company's manufacturing operations are primarily inNorth America ,Brazil , andChina . The largest consumer of these products is the metalworking industry, but others include automotive, aviation, marine, farm, "do-it-yourselfers" and tradesmen such as builders, carpenters, plumbers and electricians. 2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES In the opinion of management, the accompanying balance sheets and related statements of income, cash flows, and stockholders' equity include all adjustments, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted inthe United States of America ("US GAAP"). Preparing financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management's estimates and assumptions. Principles of consolidation: The consolidated financial statements include the accounts ofThe L. S. Starrett Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned. All intercompany items have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company plans to permanently reinvest cash held in foreign subsidiaries. Cash held in foreign subsidiaries is generally not available for use in theU.S. without the likelyU.S. federal and state income and withholding tax consequences. Financial instruments and derivatives: The Company's financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and debt. The carrying value of cash and accounts receivable approximates fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying value of debt, which is at current market interest rates, also approximates its fair value. The Company'sU.K. subsidiary utilizes forward exchange contracts to reduce currency risk. The notional amounts of contracts outstanding as of bothJune 30, 2021 andJune 30, 2020 were zero. Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable consist of trade receivables from customers. The expense (income) for bad debts amounted to$0.1 million ,$0.2 million , and$(0.1) million in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. In establishing the allowance for doubtful accounts, management considers historical losses, the aging of receivables and existing economic conditions. Inventories: Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. "Market" is defined as "net realizable value," or the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Substantially allUnited States inventories are valued using the last-in-first-out "LIFO" method. All non-U.S. subsidiaries use the first-in-first-out "FIFO" method or the average cost method. LIFO is not a permissible method of inventory costing for tax purposes outside theU.S. Property Plant and Equipment: The cost of buildings and equipment is depreciated using straight-line and accelerated methods over their estimated useful lives as follows: buildings and building improvements 10 to 50 years, machinery and equipment 3 to 12 years. The construction in progress balances in buildings, building improvements and machinery and equipment atJune 30, 2021 andJune 30, 2020 were$1.5 million and$0.6 million , respectively. Repairs and maintenance of equipment are expensed as incurred. Leases: The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases ("ASC 842")July 1, 2019 . The Company has leased buildings, manufacturing equipment and autos that are classified as operating lease right-of use "ROU" assets and operating lease liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date for leases exceeding 12 months. Minimum lease payments include only the fixed lease component of the agreement. Although currently the Company's Finance Leases are considered de minimis, leases are capitalized under the criteria set forth in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 842, "Leases". 32 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Intangible assets: Identifiable intangibles are recorded at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a 5-20 years period. The estimated useful lives of the intangible assets subject to amortization are: 14-20 years for trademarks and trade names, 5-10 years for completed technology, 8 years for non-compete agreements, 8-16 years for customer relationships and 5 years for software development. Revenue recognition: OnJuly 1, 2018 , the Company adopted ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and all the related amendments ("ASC Topic 606"), using the modified retrospective method. In addition, the Company elected to apply certain of the permitted practical expedients within the revenue recognition guidance and make certain accounting policy elections, including those related to significant financing components, sales taxes and shipping and handling activities. . Performance Obligations The Company's primary source of revenue is derived from the manufacture and distribution of metrology tools and equipment and saw blades and related products sold to distributors. The Company recognizes revenue for sales to our customers when transfer of control of the related good or service has occurred. Any of the Company's revenue not recognized under the point in time approach for the year endedJune 30, 2021 , was determined to be immaterial. Contract terms with certain metrology equipment customers could result in products and services being transferred over time as a result of the customized nature of some of the Company's products, together with contractual provisions in the customer contracts that provide the Company with an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date; however, under typical terms, the Company does not have the right to consideration until the time of shipment from its manufacturing facilities or distribution centers, or until the time of delivery to its customers. If certain contracts in the future provide the Company with this enforceable right of payment, the timing of revenue recognition from products transferred to customers over time may be slightly accelerated compared to the Company's right to consideration at the time of shipment or delivery. The Company's typical payment terms vary based on the customer, geographic region, and the type of goods and services in the contract or purchase order. The period of time between invoicing and when payment is due is typically not significant. Amounts billed and due from the Company's customers are classified as receivables on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As the Company's standard payment terms are usually less than one year, the Company has elected the practical expedient under ASC paragraph 606-10-32-18 to not assess whether a contract has a significant financing component. The Company's customers take delivery of goods, and they are recognized as revenue at the time of transfer of control to the customer, which is usually at the time of shipment, unless otherwise specified in the customer contract or purchase order. This determination is based on applicable shipping terms, as well as the consideration of other indicators, including timing of when the Company has a present right to payment, when physical possession of products is transferred to customers, when the customer has the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the asset, and any provisions in contracts regarding customer acceptance. While unit prices are generally fixed, the Company provides variable consideration for certain of our customers, typically in the form of promotional incentives at the time of sale. The Company utilizes the most likely amount consistently to estimate the effect of uncertainty on the amount of variable consideration to which the Company would be entitled. The most likely amount method considers the single most likely amount from a range of possible consideration amounts. The most likely amounts are based upon the contractual terms of the incentives and historical experience with each customer. The Company records estimates for cash discounts, promotional rebates, and other promotional allowances in the period the related revenue is recognized ("Customer Credits"). The provision for Customer Credits is recorded as a reduction from gross sales and reserves for Customer Credits are presented within accrued sales incentives on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Actual Customer Credits have not differed materially from estimated amounts for each period presented. Amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling are included in net sales and costs associated with shipping and handling are included in cost of sales. The Company has concluded that its estimates of variable consideration are not constrained according to the definition within the new standard. Additionally, the Company applies the practical expedient in ASC paragraph 606-10-25-18B and accounts for shipping and handling activities that occur after the customer has obtained control of a good as a fulfillment activity, rather than a separate performance obligation. With the adoption of ASC Topic 606, the Company reclassified certain amounts related to variable consideration. Under ASC Topic 606, the Company is required to present a refund liability and a return asset within the Consolidated Balance Sheet, whereas in periods prior to adoption, the Company presented the estimated margin impact of expected returns as a contra-asset within accounts receivable. The changes in the refund liability are reported in net sales, and the changes in the return asset are reported in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As a result, the balance sheet presentation was adjusted beginning in fiscal 2020. As ofJune 30, 2021 , and 2020, the balances of the return asset were$0.2 million and$0.1 million and the balance of the refund liability were$0.1 million both fiscal years, and they are presented within prepaid expenses and other current assets and accrued expenses, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. 33 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts The Company, in general, warrants its products against certain defects in material and workmanship when used as designed, for a period of up to 1 year. The Company does not sell extended warranties. Contract Balances Contract assets primarily relate to the Company's rights to consideration for work completed but not billed at the reporting date on contracts with customers. Contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional. Contract liabilities primarily relate to contracts where advance payments or deposits have been received, but performance obligations have not yet been met, and therefore, revenue has not been recognized. The Company had no contract asset balances, but had contract liability balances of$0.6 million and$0.4 million atJune 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Advertising costs: The Company's policy is to generally expense advertising costs as incurred, except catalogs costs of$0.1 million in fiscal years 2021 and 2020 , which are deferred until mailed. Advertising costs were expensed as follows:$3.2 million in fiscal 2021,$3.6 million in fiscal 2020 and$5.0 million in fiscal 2019 and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses. Freight costs: The cost of outbound freight and the cost for inbound freight included in material purchase costs are both included in cost of sales. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits: The Company has two defined benefit pension plans, one forU.S. employees and another forU.K. employees. The Company also has defined contribution plans. The Company amended its Postretirement Medical Plan effectiveDecember 31, 2013 , whereby the Company terminated eligibility for employees under the age of 65. OnDecember 21, 2016 , the Company amended theU.S. defined benefit pension plan to freeze benefit accruals effectiveDecember 31, 2016 . Consequently, the Plan is closed to new participants and current participants no longer earn additional benefits afterDecember 31, 2016 . TheU.K. Plan was closed to new entrants in fiscal 2009. The Company sponsors fundedU.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans covering the majority of ourU.S. andU.K. employees. The Company also sponsors an unfunded postretirement benefit plan that provides health care benefits and life insurance coverage to eligibleU.S. retirees. Under the Company's current accounting method, both pension plans use fair value as the market-related value of plan assets and continue to recognize actuarial gains or losses within the corridor in other comprehensive income (loss) but instead of amortizing net actuarial gains or losses in excess of the corridor in future periods, such excess gains and losses, if any, are recognized in net periodic benefit cost as of the plan measurement date, which is the same as the fiscal year end of the Company. This mark-to-market (MTM adjustment) method is a permitted option which results in immediate recognition of excess net actuarial gains and losses in net periodic benefit cost instead of in other comprehensive income (loss). Such immediate recognition in net periodic benefit cost increases the volatility of net periodic benefit cost. The MTM adjustments to net periodic benefit cost for fiscal years 2021, 2020 and 2019 were$0.2 million ,$16.9 million , and$0.3 million , respectively. Income taxes: Deferred tax expense results from differences in the timing of certain transactions for financial reporting and tax purposes. Deferred taxes have not been recorded on approximately$77.7 million of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries as ofJune 30, 2021 and the related unrealized translation adjustments because such amounts are considered permanently invested. In addition, it is possible that remittance taxes, if any, would be reduced byU.S. foreign tax credits to the extent available, after consideration ofU.S. Tax Reform and the dividends received deduction. Valuation allowances are recognized if, based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Research and development: Research and development costs are expensed, primarily in selling, general and administrative expenses, and were as follows:$3.0 million in fiscal 2021,$3.8 million in fiscal 2020, and$3.7 million in fiscal 2019. Earnings per share (EPS): Basic EPS is computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution by securities that could share in the earnings. The Company had 297,054, 86,065, and 68,378, of potentially dilutive common shares in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively, resulting from shares issuable under its stock-based compensation plans. These additional shares are not used in the diluted EPS calculation in loss years. Translation of foreign currencies: The assets and liabilities on the financial statements of our foreign subsidiaries where the local currency is in functional currency, are translated at exchange rates in effect on reporting dates. The income statement is translated at average exchange rates over the reporting month throughout the year. 34 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts As equity accounts in the Consolidated Financial Statements are translated at historical exchange rates, the resulting foreign currency translation adjustments "CTA" are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Other foreign subsidiaries may also contain assets or liabilities denominated in a currency other than the prevailing functional currency. These translations are adjusted into the functional currency on a monthly basis, See Note 10 "Other Income and Expense" to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Use of accounting estimates: The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in theU.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the reporting period. Judgments, assumptions and estimates are used for, but not limited to: the allowances for doubtful accounts receivable; inventory allowances; income tax valuation allowances, goodwill, uncertain tax positions and pension obligations. Amounts ultimately realized could differ from those estimates. Recently Issued Accounting Standards not yet adopted: InAugust 2018 , the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans." ASU 2018-14 removes certain disclosures that are not considered cost beneficial, clarifies certain required disclosures and added additional disclosures. This ASU is effective for public companies for annual reporting periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2020 , effective for the CompanyJuly 1, 2021 . The amendments in ASU 2018-14 must be applied on a retrospective basis. The Company does not believe that ASU 2018-14 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. InNovember 2019 , FASB issued ASU 2019-10, which (1) provides a framework to stagger effective dates for future major accounting standards and (2) amends the effective dates of certain major new accounting standards. Of those standards affected the following is the only one not yet implemented by the Company. Financial Instruments Credit Losses ASU 2016-13 (ASC 326) and subsequent amendment to the guidance, ASU 2018-19 inNovember 2018 . The standard significantly changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The standard will replace today's "incurred loss" approach with an "expected loss" model for instruments measured at amortized cost. The amendment will affect loans, debt securities, trade receivables, net investments in leases, off balance sheet credit exposures, reinsurance receivables, and any other financial assets not excluded from the scope that have the contractual right to receive cash. ASU 2018-19 clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are accounted for using lease guidance and not as financial instruments. The amendments should be applied on either a prospective transition or modified-retrospective approach depending on the subtopic. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2019 , and interim periods therein. Early adoption was permitted for annual periods beginning afterDecember 15, 2018 , and interim periods therein. This pronouncement was extended for Small Reporting Companies and for the Company beginningJuly 1, 2022 . The Company does not believe that ASU 2018-14 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. InDecember 2019 , FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740). The amendments in this Update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing the following exceptions: a) Exception to the incremental approach for intra period tax allocation when there is a loss from continuing operations and income or a gain from other items (for example, discontinued operations or other comprehensive income) b) Exception to the requirement to recognize a deferred tax liability for equity method investments when a foreign subsidiary becomes an equity method investment c) Exception to the ability not to recognize a deferred tax liability for a foreign subsidiary when a foreign equity method investment becomes a subsidiary d) Exception to the general methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period when a year-to-date loss exceeds the anticipated loss for the year. The amendments in this Update also simplify the accounting for income taxes by doing the following: a) Requiring that an entity recognize a franchise tax (or similar tax) that is partially based on income as an income-based tax and account for any incremental amount incurred as a non-income-based tax. Requiring that an entity evaluate 35 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts when a step up in the tax basis of goodwill should be considered part of the business combination in which the book goodwill was originally recognized and when it should be considered a separate transaction b) Specifying that an entity is not required to allocate the consolidated amount of current and deferred tax expense to a legal entity that is not subject to tax in its separate financial statements. However, an entity may elect to do so (on an entity-by-entity basis) for a legal entity that is both not subject to tax and disregarded by the taxing authority. c) Requiring that an entity reflect the effect of an enacted change in tax laws or rates in the annual effective tax rate computation in the interim period that includes the enactment date. d) Making minor Codification improvements for income taxes related to employee stock ownership plans and investments in qualified affordable housing projects accounted for using the equity method. The amendments in this Update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning afterDecember 15, 2020 orJuly 1, 2021 for the Company. The Company does not believe that ASU 2019-12 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. InMarch 2020 , FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848). The amendments in this Update are effective for all entities as ofMarch 12, 2020 throughDecember 31, 2022 . The amendments in this Update provide optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. Optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The amendments in this Update apply only to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform. The expedients and exceptions provided by the amendments do not apply to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated afterDecember 31, 2022 , except for hedging relationships existing as ofDecember 31, 2022 , that an entity has elected certain optional expedients for and that are retained through the end of the hedging relationship. The amendments in this Update apply to contract modifications that replace a reference rate affected by reference rate reform (including rates referenced in fallback provisions) and contemporaneous modifications of other contract terms related to the replacement of the reference rate (including contract modifications to add or change fallback provisions). The Company currently has no hedging type contracts or others tied to reference rates where this standard would have a material impact to the Company's accounting. The first amendment to the amended and restated loan and security agreement with TD Bank datedSeptember 17, 2020 increased the maximum interest charged on the Line Of Credit from and annual interest rate of 2.25% plus LIBOR to 3.50% plus LIBOR, but ultimately the Company's interest rate is capped accordingly in this agreement. The Company does not believe that ASU 2018-14 will have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. 36 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts 3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION Long-Term Incentive Plan OnSeptember 5, 2012 , the Board of Directors adopted TheL.S. Starrett Company 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan (the "2012 Stock Plan"). The 2012 Stock Plan was approved by shareholders onOctober 17, 2012 , and the material terms of its performance goals were re-approved by shareholders at the Company's Annual Meeting held onOctober 18, 2017 . The 2012 Stock Plan permits the granting of the following types of awards to officers, other employees and non-employee directors: stock options; restricted stock awards; unrestricted stock awards; stock appreciation rights; stock units including restricted stock units; performance awards; cash-based awards; and awards other than previously described that are convertible or otherwise based on stock. The 2012 Stock Plan provides for the issuance of up to 500,000 shares of Class A common stock. Options granted vest in periods ranging from one year to three years and expire ten years after the grant date. Restricted stock units ("RSU") granted generally vest from one year to three years. Vested restricted stock units will be settled in Class A shares of common stock. As ofJune 30, 2021 , there were 8,250 stock options and 260,977 restricted stock units outstanding. In addition, there were 10,477 shares available for grant under the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan as ofJune 30, 2021 and 119,533 were available for grant as ofJune 30, 2020 . There were no stock options granted during fiscal years 2021, 2020 or 2019. The weighted average contractual term for stock options outstanding as ofJune 30, 2021 was 1.5 years. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding as ofJune 30, 2021 was less than$0.1 million . There were 8,250 options exercisable as ofJune 30, 2021 . In recognizing stock compensation expense for the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan management has estimated that there will be no forfeitures of options. The Company accounts for RSU awards by recognizing the expense of the intrinsic value at the award date ratably over vesting periods generally ranging from one year to three years. The related expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. During the year endedJune 30, 2021 , the Company granted 297,140 RSU awards with fair values of$3.36 per RSU award, and there were 3,834 RSU's forfeited. During the year endedJune 30, 2020 , the Company granted 110,500 RSU awards with fair values of$5.34 per RSU award. During the year endedJune 30, 2019 , the Company granted 67,000 RSU awards with fair values of$6.34 per RSU award. There were 102,670 and 64,661 RSU awards settled in fiscal years 2021 and 2020 respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of RSU awards outstanding as ofJune 30, 2021 was$2.4 million . The aggregate intrinsic value of RSU awards outstanding as ofJune 30, 2020 was$0.8 million . Compensation expense related to the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan was$675,000 ,$345,000 and$232,000 for fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019 respectively. As ofJune 30, 2021 , there was$2.3 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to outstanding stock-based compensation arrangements. Of this cost,$1.7 million relates to performance based RSU grants that are not expected to be awarded. The remaining$0.6 million is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years. 37 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Employee Stock Purchase Plan The Company's Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPP) give eligible employees an opportunity to participate in the success of the Company. The Board of Directors renews each Employee Stock Purchase Plan every five years. Under these plans the purchase price of the optioned stock is 85% of the lower of the market price on the date the option is granted or the date it is exercised. Options become exercisable exactly two years from the date of grant and expire if not exercised on such date. No ESPP options were exercisable at fiscal year ends. The Board of Directors last approved an ESPP renewal in 2017. A summary of option activity is as follows: Weighted Average Shares Shares on Exercise Available for Options Price Grant Balance, June 30, 2018 70,515 450,007 Options granted 55,227 5.45 (55,227) Options exercised (11,981) 5.72 - Options canceled (26,628) 18,087 Balance, June 30, 2019 87,133 412,867 Options granted 86,946 3.63 (86,946) Options exercised (20,615) 3.52 - Options canceled (54,271) 54,271 Balance, June 30, 2020 99,193 380,192 Options granted 70,985 3.26 (70,985) Options exercised (16,196) 4.65 - Options canceled (36,022) 36,022 Balance, June 30, 2021 117,960 345,229
The following information relates to outstanding options as of
1.3
Weighted average fair value on grant date of options granted in: 2019$ 2.28 2020 1.63 2021 1.51 The fair value of each option grant was estimated on the date of grant based on the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions: expected stock volatility - 51.73% - 51.93%, risk free interest rate - 0.16%- 0.19%, expected dividend yield - 0% - 0% and expected lives - 2 years. Compensation expense of$0.1 million ,$0.1 million and$0.1 million has been recorded for fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Employee Stock Ownership Plan OnFebruary 5, 2013 , the Board of Directors adopted TheL.S. Starrett Company 2013 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the "2013 ESOP"). The purpose of the plan is to supplement existing Company programs through an employer funded individual account plan dedicated to investment in common stock of the Company, thereby encouraging increased ownership of the Company while providing an additional source of retirement income. The plan is intended as an employee stock ownership plan within the meaning of Section 4975 (e) (7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.U.S. employees who have completed a year of service as ofDecember 31, 2012 are eligible to participate. There was no compensation expense for the ESOP in 2021, 2020 or 2019. 38 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts 4. CASH Cash held by foreign subsidiaries amounted to$5.9 million and$7.1 million atJune 30, 2021 andJune 30, 2020 , respectively. Of theJune 30, 2021 balance,$2.4 million inU.S. dollar equivalents was held in British Pounds Sterling and$0.9 million inU.S. dollar equivalents was held in Brazilian Reals. Of theJune 30, 2020 balance,$4.6 million inU.S. dollar equivalents was held in British Pounds Sterling and$0.7 million inU.S. dollar equivalents was held in Brazilian Reals. 5. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): 6/30/2021 6/30/2020 Raw materials and supplies$ 29,271 $ 26,255 Goods in process and finished parts 16,096 13,694 Finished goods 37,344 37,579 82,711 77,528 LIFO reserve (22,139) (24,541)$ 60,572 $ 52,987 Of the Company's$60.6 million and$53.0 million total inventory atJune 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, the$22.1 million and$24.5 million LIFO reserves belong to theU.S. Precision Tools and Saws Manufacturing "CoreU.S. " business. The CoreU.S. business had total Inventory, on a FIFO basis, of$27.8 million and$5.7 million on a LIFO basis as ofJune 30, 2021 . The CoreU.S. business total inventory was$33.1 million on a FIFO basis and$8.6 million on a LIFO basis atJune 30, 2020 . The use of LIFO, as compared to FIFO, resulted in a$2.4 million decrease in cost of sales for the goods sold in fiscal 2021 compared to a$1.3 million increase in fiscal 2020. 6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES The following table presents information about the Company's goodwill and identifiable intangible assets on the dates indicated ( in thousands): 06/30/2021 6/30/2020 Cost Impairment Net Cost Impairment Net Bytewise $ - $- $ -$ 3,034 $ (3,034) $ - Private Software Company 1,015 - 1,015 1,634 (619) 1,015 Goodwill 1,015 - 1,015 4,668 (3,653) 1,015
Identifiable intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
6/30/2021 06/30/2020 Trademarks and trade names$ 2,070 $ 2,070 Completed technology 2,010 2,010 Customer relationships 630 630 Software development 10,244 9,445 Other intangible assets - - Gross intangible assets 14,954 14,155
Accumulated amortization and impairment (10,066) (9,158)
Net intangible assets$ 4,888 $ 4,997 Identifiable intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of expected economic benefit. Amortization expense was$1.2 million ,$1.9 million and 2.0 million for the year endedJune 30, 2021 , 2020 and 2019, respectively. The estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the next five years, and thereafter, is as follows: 39 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Fiscal Year (In thousands) 2022$ 1,391 2023 1,152 2024 882 2025 722 2026 512 Thereafter 229$ 4,888
The following tables provides
Fair Value Measurements June 30, 2020 Expense Goodwill Carrying Value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Year ended June 30, 2020 Private software company$1,634 - -$1,015 $619 The Company's acquisition of Bytewise in 2011 and a private software company in 2017 resulted in the recognition of goodwill totaling$4.7 million . In fiscal year 2020, the Company determined the COVID-19 pandemic was a triggering event at the private software company and Bytewise due to its negative impact on the Company's revenue. The Company performed the intangible asset impairment assessment by running a quantitative analyses on an undiscounted basis for the intangible assets and determined an impairment of$2.8 million at the private software company and no impairment at Bytewise. Under ASC 350 "Intangibles-Goodwill and Other", the Company was required to test whether it is more likely than not the fair value of the reporting units goodwill exceeded its carrying amount. The Company performed the goodwill impairment assessment by running a quantitative analysis (commonly referred to as "Step One") for both the Bytewise reporting unit and the private software company. The Company determined the fair value of the Bytewise and private software company using a discounted cash flow method for both reporting units. Based on this analysis, it was determined that the fair value of the reporting units was below their respective carrying amounts. As a result, the Company concluded that goodwill was impaired$3.7 million as ofJune 30, 2020 . The Company concluded there was no triggering events in fiscal 2021 and no impairment was recorded as ofJune 30, 2021 . 7. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT Property, plant and equipment consists of the following as ofJune 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands): As of June 30, 2021 Accumulated Cost Depreciation Net Land$ 1,012 $ -$ 1,012 Buildings and building improvements 29,599 (17,085) 12,514 Machinery and equipment 107,649 (85,183) 22,466 Total$ 138,260 $ (102,268) $ 35,992 As of June 30, 2020 Accumulated Cost Depreciation Net Land$ 1,186 $ -$ 1,186 Buildings and building improvements 43,641 (29,966) 13,675 Machinery and equipment 115,563 (93,334) 22,229 Total$ 160,390 $ (123,300) $ 37,090
Any finance leases as of
40 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts 8. LEASES The Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases "ASC 842" onJuly 1, 2019 . The Company has leased buildings, manufacturing equipment and autos that are classified as Right of Use assets "ROU" and operating lease liabilities beginning in fiscal 2020 in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at the commencement date for leases exceeding 12 months. Minimum lease payments include only the fixed lease component of the agreement. The Company has implemented internal controls such as updated accounting policies and expanded data gathering procedures to comply with the additional disclosure requirements. The adoption had a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets, but did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Statements of Operations or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The most significant impact was the recognition of ROU assets and lease liabilities for operating leases. Right-of-Use Operating Lease Remaining Cash Assets Obligations Commitment Operating leases$ 4,298 $ 4,384$ 5,107 The Company's weighted average discount rate and remaining term on lease liabilities is approximately 9.0% and 3.7 years. As ofJune 30, 2021 , the Company's financing leases are de minimis. The foreign exchange impact affecting the operating leases are de minimis. The Company has other operating lease agreements with commitments of less than one year or that are not significant. The Company elected the practical expedient option and as such, these lease payments are expensed as incurred. The Company entered into$1.5 million in operating lease commitments in the twelve months endedJune 30, 2021 . The Company expects to enter into a new lease for a facility inChina during fiscal year 2022. AtJune 30, 2021 , the Company had the following fiscal year minimum operating lease commitments (in thousands): Operating Lease Commitments 2022 $ 1,960 2023 1,100 2024 942 2025 576 2026 410 Thereafter 120 Subtotal $ 5,107 Imputed Interest (723) Total $ 4,384 9. RESTRUCTURING COST The COVID-19 pandemic created a negative impact on the Company's global sales. The impact was felt inJanuary 2020 in theSuzhou, China operations and inMarch 2020 in the Company's global markets and operations. The Company took austerity measures, reducing payroll and managing variable operational spending to help mitigate the shortfall. In addition, the Company invested in a strategic realignment focused on a lower cost structure, long term, designed to maximize global factory utilization. InJune 2020 , the Company recorded a$1.6 million restructuring charge of which$1.0 million remained in accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fiscal 2020 year end. That liability was paid out in fiscal 2021. As the project has concluded in fiscal 2021 the total restructuring cost was$5.2 million with$1.6 million in fiscal 2020 and$3.6 million in fiscal 2021. In fiscal 2020,$1.3 million was related to employee termination and$0.3 million was other. In fiscal 2021,$0.2 million in training and travel,$0.4 million in employee termination and retention and$3.0 million in other to include asset relocation. Total project cost was$3.8 million in International operations and$1.4 million inNorth America . In fiscal 2021, cost inNorth America were$1.0 million and$2.6 million in International operations. These costs are located in the Consolidated Statements of Operations entitled restructuring charges. 41 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts The Company adopted this plan in order to consolidate certain saw manufacturing operations for greater efficiency. This restructuring is strategic to improving manufacturing utilization globally and was completed in fiscal 2021. The Company does not expect a material amount of disposal costs. 10. OTHER INCOME AND (EXPENSE) Other income and expense consist of the following (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Interest income$ 350 $ 90 $ 71 Interest expense (999) (975) (976) Foreign currency (loss) gain, net (1,151) 140 (426) Brazil tax settlements 1,125 2,544 345 Sale of scrap material 261 100 110
Pension net periodic benefit cost (NPBC) 654.00 (16,753)
(930) Other income , net 620 160 195$ 860 $ (14,694) $ (1,611) In fiscal 2021, other income was$0.9 million and other expense was$14.7 million in fiscal 2020. The pension liability charge in fiscal 2020 of$16.8 million non-cash related to the marked-to-market accounting methodology. (see Note 12) drove other expense. Brazilian tax settlements of$1.1 million and$2.5 million in fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to prior period over payments. 11. INCOME TAXES Components of earnings (loss) before income taxes are as follows (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Domestic operations$ 4,308 $ (24,450) $ 1,507 Foreign operations 13,118 4,453 8,103$ 17,426 $ (19,997) $ 9,610 The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consists of the following (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Current: Federal$ 165 $ (19) $ (106) Foreign 4,686 3,633 2,398 State 45 30 37 Deferred: Federal (1,843) (1,514) 1,139 Foreign (1,390) 53 (172) State 230 (341) 235$ 1,893 $ 1,842 $ 3,531 42
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Reconciliations of expected tax expense at theU.S. statutory rate to actual tax expense (benefit) are as follows (in thousands): 2021 2020
2019
Expected tax expense (benefit)$ 3,660 $ (4,199) $ 2,018 State taxes, net of federal effect 171 (1,042)
(5)
Foreign taxes, net of federal credits 1,424 1,210
(1,055)
Change in valuation allowance - 1,996
1,744
Tax reserve adjustments (63) 1,946
(66)
Return to provision and other adjustments 165 372
(57)
Goodwill impairment - 130
-
Tax rate change applied to deferred tax balances (675) 54
(129)
Global intangible low taxed income (2,622) 1,558 1,121 Other permanent items (167) (183) (40) Actual tax expense$ 1,893 $ 1,842 $ 3,531 Beginning in fiscal 2019, the Company incorporated certain provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("the Act") in the calculation of the tax provision and effective tax rate, including the provisions related to the Global Intangible Low Taxed Income ("GILTI"), Foreign Derived Intangible Income ("FDII"), Base Erosion Anti Abuse Tax ("BEAT"), as well as other provisions, which limit tax deductibility of expenses. Under the GILTI provisions,U.S. taxes are imposed on foreign income in excess of a deemed return on tangible assets of its foreign subsidiaries. The ability to benefit from a deduction and foreign tax credits against a portion of the GILTI income may be limited under the GILTI rules as a result of the utilization of net operating losses, foreign sourced income, and other potential limitations within the foreign tax credit calculation. InJuly 2020 , theIRS issued final regulations and additional proposed regulations that address the application of the high-taxed exclusion from GILTI. Under these regulations, the Company can make an annual election to exclude from its GILTI inclusion, income from its foreign subsidiaries that's effective income tax rate exceeds 18.9% for that year. The regulations must be applied for tax years beginning afterJuly 23, 2020 but companies have the option to apply retroactively for tax years beginning afterDecember 31, 2017 and beforeJuly 23, 2020 . In fiscal 2021 the Company recognized a tax benefit of($2.6) million related to the impact of electing to apply the high-tax exclusion retroactively for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") was enacted inthe United States onMarch 27, 2020 . The CARES Act is an emergency economic stimulus package that includes spending and tax breaks to strengthenthe United States economy and fund a nationwide effort to curtail the effect of COVID-19. While the CARES Act provides extensive tax changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the provisions are not expected to have a significant impact on the Company's financial results. The tax rate of 10.9% on pre-tax income of$17.4 million in the year endedJune 30, 2021 is lower than theU.S. statutory rate primarily as a result of the tax benefit recognized for the retroactive application of the GILTI high-tax exclusion to fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2020 and the impact of theUnited Kingdom's statutory rate increase from 17% to 25% on the Company's net deferred tax asset, offset by the jurisdictional mix of earnings, particularly fromBrazil with a statutory tax rate of 34%. The tax rate of a benefit of 9.2% on pre-tax losses of$20.0 million in the year endedJune 30, 2020 is lower than theU.S. statutory rate primarily as a result of the GILTI provisions, non-deductible goodwill impairment, as well as changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, particularlyBrazil with a statutory tax rate of 34%.The tax rate was also negatively impacted by the write-off of the long-term receivable previously established for competent authority relief for historic transfer pricing adjustments which the Company has determined is no longer feasible to pursue and an increase in the valuation allowance against foreign tax credits which the Company has determined are more likely than not to expire unutilized. The tax rate of 36.7% on pre-tax income of$9.6 million in the year endedJune 30, 2019 is higher than theU.S. statutory rate primarily as a result of the GILTI provisions, which became effective in fiscal 2019, as well as changes in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, particularlyBrazil with a statutory tax rate of 34%. Net deferred tax assets atJune 30, 2021 were$19.1 million . While these deferred tax assets reflect the tax effect of temporary differences between book and taxable income in all jurisdictions in which the Company has operations, the majority of the assets relate toU.S. operations.U.S. net deferred assets are$23.4 million with a valuation allowance of$8.8 million . The Company has considered the positive and negative evidence to determine the need for a valuation allowance offsetting the deferred tax assets in theU.S. and has concluded that a partial valuation allowance is required against foreign tax credit 43 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts carryforwards due to the uncertainty of generating sufficient foreign source income to utilize those credits in the future and certain state net operating loss carryforward that will expire in the near future. Key positive evidence considered include: a) domestic profitability in 2021 and 2019; b) cost saving plans are being implemented by the Company; c) indefinite federal loss carryforward periods and d) forecasted domestic profits for future years. The negative evidence considered is that fiscal years 2020 showed domestic book and tax losses due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and charges recorded in the fourth quarter. In fiscal 2021, the valuation allowance decreased by($0.1) million primarily due to foreign currency fluctuations. In fiscal 2020, the valuation allowance increased by$2.1 million due to the impact of the fiscal 2020 domestic loss generated and revised forecasts of income on the projected utilization of foreign tax credits that will expire at various dates through 2028. Deferred income taxes atJune 30, 2021 and 2020 are attributable to the following (in thousands): 2021 2020 Inventories$ 936 $ 1,339 Employee benefits (other than pension) 1,469 684 Operating lease liabilities 1,004 1,111 Book reserves 541 695 Federal NOL, various carryforward periods 5,004
716
State NOL, various carryforward periods 2,072
1,719
Foreign NOL, various carryforward periods 707
388
Foreign tax credit carryforward, expiring 2023 - 2028 7,329 7,212 Pension benefits 8,253 13,175 Retiree medical benefits 481 1,961 Depreciation 18 (186) Intangibles (91) 580 Right of use assets (1,027) (1,088)
Federal research and development and AMT credit carryforward 961
817
Contingency accruals (1,275)
(698)
Other temporary taxable differences (382)
-
Other temporary deductible differences 1,832 1,404 Total deferred tax assets 27,832 29,829 Valuation allowance (8,759) (8,811) Net deferred tax asset$ 19,073 $ 21,018 The Company is subject toU.S. federal income tax and various state, local and foreign income taxes in numerous jurisdictions. The Company's domestic and international tax liabilities are subject to the allocation of revenues and expenses in different jurisdictions and the timing of recognizing revenues and expenses. Additionally, the amount of income taxes paid is subject to the Company's interpretation of applicable tax laws in the jurisdictions in which it files.
Reconciliations of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits are as follows (in thousands):
44 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Balance July 1, 2018 $
(10,882)
Increase for tax positions taken during the current period
(215)
Increase for tax positions taken during the prior period 5 Effect of exchange rate changes 16
Decrease relating to lapse of applicable statute of limitations 137
Balance
(10,939)
Increase for tax positions taken during the current period
(326)
Decrease for tax positions taken during the prior period
(188)
Effect of exchange rate changes 299
Decrease relating to lapse of applicable statute of limitations 48
Balance
(11,106)
Increase for tax positions taken during the current period
(494)
Increase for tax positions taken during the prior period 386 Effect of exchange rate changes
(207)
Decrease relating to lapse of applicable statute of limitations 61
Balance
$
(11,360)
As ofJune 30, 2021 , 2020 and 2019, the Company has unrecognized tax benefits of$11.4 million ,$11.1 million , and$10.9 million , respectively, of which$7.9 million ,$7.7 million and$5.6 million , respectively, would favorably impact the effective tax rate if recognized. The long-term tax obligations as ofJune 30, 2021 , 2020 and 2019 relate primarily to transfer pricing adjustments. The Company has identified uncertain tax positions atJune 30, 2021 for which it is possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will decrease within the next twelve months by less than$0.1 million . The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense and has booked$0.1 million in fiscal 2021 for interest expense. The Company'sU.S. federal tax returns for years prior to fiscal 2018 are no longer subject toU.S. federal examination by the Internal Revenue Service; however, tax losses and credits carried forward from earlier years are still subject to review and adjustment. As ofJune 30, 2021 , the Company has resolved all open income tax audits. In international jurisdictions, the years that may be examined vary by country. The Company's most significant foreign subsidiary inBrazil is subject to audit for the calendar years 2015 through 2020. The federal tax loss carryforward of$23.8 million has an unlimited carryforward period. The state tax loss carryforwards tax effected of$2.0 million expires at various times in years 2022 through 2041 and$0.1 can be carried forward indefinitely. The state tax credit carryforwards of$0.4 million expires in the years 2023 through 2036 and$0.3 million can be carried forward indefinitely. The foreign tax credit carryforward of$7.3 million expires in the years 2023 through 2028. The research and development tax credit carryforward of$1.0 million expires in the years 2029 through 2041. The foreign tax loss carryforwards of$3.5 million can be carried forward indefinitely. AtJune 30, 2021 , the estimated amount of total unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries is$77.7 million . The foreign subsidiaries do not have the cash on hand to repatriate that amount. Meanwhile the Company has no plans to repatriate prior year earnings of its foreign subsidiaries and, accordingly, does not believe it is practicable to estimate the unrecognized deferred taxes related to these earnings as they are indefinitely reinvested. Cash held in foreign subsidiaries is not available for use in theU.S. without the likelyU.S. federal and state income and withholding tax consequences. 12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT AND RETIREMENT PLANSThe Company has two defined benefit pension plans, one forU.S. employees and another forU.K. employees, together referred to as the "Plans Combined". TheU.K. plan was closed to new entrants in fiscal 2009. The Company has a postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plan forU.S. employees with a total benefit in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019 of$0.5 million ,$0.1 million and$0.2 million . The Company also has defined contribution plans with a total cost in fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019 of$1.4 million ,$1.6 million and$1.7 million , respectively. The total Plans Combined cost for fiscal 2021, 45 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts 2020 and 2019 was a benefit of$0.1 million , and a cost of$16.9 million and$1.2 million , respectively. The Net Periodic Benefit Cost for theU.S. Retirement Plan decreased significantly during the year due to the marked-to-market accounting methodology. OnDecember 21, 2016 , the Company amended theU.S. defined benefit pension plan to freeze benefit accruals effectiveDecember 31, 2016 . Consequently, the plan is closed to new participants and current participants no longer earn additional benefits afterDecember 31, 2016 . The Company amended its Postretirement Medical Plan effectiveDecember 31, 2013 whereby the Company terminated eligibility for employees ages 55-64. For retirees 65 and older, the Company's contribution is fixed at$28.50 or$23.00 per month depending upon the plan the retiree has chosen. Both the funded status and the Net Periodic Benefit Cost for the Non-qualified Excess Plan remained stable from the prior year. Although the plan experienced a liability increase due to discount rate decreases as well as demographic experience, gains and losses for this plan are smoothed over a longer time period - average lifetime - rather than being recognized immediately. The funded status for theU.K. Plan improved during the year as the plan experienced a liability decrease due to increase in discount rate from 1.59% atJune 30, 2020 to 1.86% atJune 30, 2021 . Similar to the Retirement Plan, the Net Periodic Benefit Cost for theU.K. Plan also decreased significantly during the year due to the marked-to-market accounting for this plan. The Net Periodic Benefit Cost for the Post Retirement Benefit Plan decreased significantly from the prior year due to re-measurement following the elimination of Life Insurance coverage effectiveFebruary 1, 2021 referred to below as the "Plan amendment". The funded status of the Plans Combined went from underfunded amount of$60.3 million in fiscal 2020 to$37.4 million in fiscal 2021, an improvement of$22.9 million as the benefit obligation decreased by$11.5 million and the assets increased by$11.4 million . The Plans Combined had a$19.6 million return on assets, the Company contributions were$8.0 million and the impact of foreign currency exchange increased the combined assets by$4.2 million . The Plans Combined assets as well as the benefit obligations were both reduced by benefits paid of$9.0 million and plan settlements of$11.4 million . The Plans Combined obligation also increased$5.2 million from foreign currency exchange,$4.5 million in service cost and was also reduced by$0.9 million due to an actuarial gain. In FY2020 the actuarial loss was$17.3 million . A plan settlement "Settlement" occurred during fiscal 2021, in theU.S. Retirement Plan, as a result of the annuity purchased, which decreased both liabilities and assets. The plan was also amended during fiscal 2021 to the Postretirement Benefit Plan to eliminate Life Insurance coverage. Settlement ASC 715-30-35 (subsections 79 to 83) describes the treatment of a pension settlement. A settlement is defined as: a transaction that (a) is an irrevocable action, (b) relieves the employer (or the plan) of primary responsibility for a pension benefit obligation, and (c) eliminates significant risks related to the obligation and the assets used to effect the settlement. The Company purchased an annuity contract on behalf of participants in which an insurance company unconditionally undertook a legal obligation to provide specified benefits to specific individuals and is considered a settlement for GAAP purposes. As such, special settlement accounting is triggered requiring accelerated recognition of the unrecognized gain recorded in Other Income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations and in the Postretirement benefit and pension obligation on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The settlement expense is recorded in the period of the purchase. Liabilities and assets were remeasured as ofJune 30, 2021 and the change as a result of the remeasurement in the asset and liability values as included in the existing unrecognized gain/loss. A fraction of the determined gain/loss was recognized immediately in Other Income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations, and was based on the ratio of the amount settled divided by the total liability. The table below illustrates the funded status and unrecognized amounts before the remeasurement, after the remeasurement, as well as the effect of the settlement. These amounts are as of the remeasurement date ofJune 30, 2021 , in thousands. 46
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T able of Conte nts Before Effect of Effect of remeasurement remeasurement After remeasurement settlement After settlement Benefit obligation$ 133,748 $ 75 $ 133,823$ (11,411) $ 122,412 Market value of assets$ 107,259 $ - $ 107,259$ (11,411) $ 95,848 Funded status$ 26,489 $ 75 $ 26,564 $ - $ 26,564 Unrecognized (gain) loss $ 1,606 $ (75) $ 1,531 $ (130) $ 1,401 Prepaid / (Accrued)$ 28,095 $ - $ 28,095 $ (130) $ 27,965 The total annuity purchase amount released from the plan assets was$11.4 million and a settlement credit of$0.1 million (based on 8.53% of liability settled) was included in the net periodic benefit cost for fiscal year endingJune 30, 2021 . Plan amendment With a plan amendment that results in a change in liability, liabilities are remeasured as of the effective date of the change and a new prior service cost/(credit) base was created equal to the amount of the change in liability. This prior service cost/(credit) was recognized in Other Comprehensive Income at the date of the amendment and amortized as a component of the net periodic benefit cost in future periods. EffectiveFebruary 1, 2021 , the Company amended the Postretirement Benefit Plan to eliminate Life Insurance coverage for current and future retirees. This amendment resulted in a decrease in liability of$5.6 million and triggered a remeasurement of the net periodic benefit cost for fiscal 2021. This change is amortized over 5.96 years, which results in a credit of$0.9 million per year. However, only$0.4 million (5/12 of the annual amortization amount) is recognized in fiscal 2021 based on the effective date of the plan change. The total net periodic benefit cost for fiscal 2021 is based on 7/12 of the original expense, plus 5/12 of the remeasured expense (including the plan amendment). The table below summarizes the total net periodic benefit cost for the Post Retirement Benefit plan for fiscal 2021, in thousands: 7/1/20 to 1/31/21 2/1/21 to
(before amendment) (after amendment) for fiscal 2021 Service cost $ 50 $ 15 $ 65 Interest cost $ 120 $ 21 $ 141 Amortization of prior service (credit) $ (313) $ (614) $ (927) Amortization of net (gain) $ 97 $ 97 $ 194 Total expense $ (46) $ (481) $ (527) Measurement date June 30, 2020 January 31, 2021 n/a Discount rate 2.73 % 2.57 % n/a In fiscal 2021 the Plans Combined had a Net Periodic Benefit gain of$0.1 million as compared to an expense in fiscal 2020 of$17.0 million . In fiscal 2020 the financial markets had an adverse impact on the Company's earnings as an increased demand for bonds and the associated decrease in interest rates significantly contributed to a$16.8 million non-cash pension expense due to higher liabilities. The pension liability is based upon the ten-year Corporate Bond Rate and is set on the last day of the fiscal year. This generally accepted accounting principle coupled with the historically low interest rates are driven by financial markets, economic policy and financial conditions. The discount rate to determine net cost for the US pension liability was lowered from 4.27% inJune 2019 to 3.56% inJune 2020 and 2.73% inJune 2021 . Under bothU.S andU.K. defined benefit plans, benefits are based on years of service and final average earnings. Plan assets consist primarily of investment grade debt obligations, marketable equity securities and shares of the Company's common stock. The asset allocation of the Company's domestic pension plan is diversified, consisting primarily of investments in equity and debt securities. The Company seeks a long-term investment return that is given reasonable prevailing capital market expectations. Target allocations are 40% to 70% in equities (including 10% to 20% in Company stock), and 30% to 60% in cash and debt securities. In fiscal 2022, the Company will use an expected long-term rate of return assumption of 3.6% for theU.S. domestic pension plan, and 1.9% for theU.K. plan. In determining these assumptions, the Company considers the historical returns and expectations for future returns for each asset class as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio as a whole. In fiscal 2021 and 2020, the Company used a discount rate assumption of 2.7% and 3.6%, respectively for theU.S. plan and 1.6% 47 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts and 2.4%, respectively for theU.K. plan. In determining these assumptions, the Company considers published third party data appropriate for the plans. Other than the discount rate, pension valuation assumptions are generally long-term and not subject to short-term market fluctuations, although they may be adjusted as warranted by structural shifts in economic or demographic outlooks. Long-term assumptions are reviewed annually to ensure they do not produce results inconsistent with current market conditions. The discount rate is adjusted annually based on corporate investment grade (rated AA or better) bond yields, the maturities of which are correlated with the expected timing of future benefit payments, as of the measurement date. Based upon the actuarial valuations performed on the Company's defined benefit plans as ofJune 30, 2021 , the contribution for fiscal 2022 for theU.S. plans would require a contribution of$5.6 million and theU.K. plan would require one of$1.0 million However, as a result of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the minimum required company contribution for theU.S. Plan in fiscal 2022 was reduced from$5.6 million to$0.6 million . The Company feels that government regulation is only a small part of deciding the pension funding, and as a result, intends to contribute more than the federal requirement. The table below sets forth the actual asset allocation for the assets within the Company's plans. 2021 2020 Asset category: Cash equivalents 2 % 4 % Fixed income 28 % 27 % Equities 39 % 40 % Mutual and pooled funds 31 % 29 % 100 % 100 % The Company determines its investments strategies based upon the composition of the beneficiaries in its defined benefit plans and the relative time horizons that those beneficiaries are projected to receive payouts from the plans. The Company engages an independent investment firm to manage theU.S. pension assets. Cash equivalents are held in money market funds. The Company's fixed income portfolio includes mutual funds that hold a combination of short-term, investment-grade fixed income securities and a diversified selection of investment-grade, fixed income securities, including corporate securities andU.S. government securities. The Company invests in equity securities, which are diversified across a spectrum of value and growth in large, medium and small capitalization funds and companies, as appropriate to achieve the objective of a balanced portfolio, optimize the expected returns and minimize volatility in the various asset classes. Other assets include pooled investment funds whose underlying assets consist primarily of property holdings as well as financial instruments designed to offset the long-term impact of inflation and interest rate fluctuations. The Company has categorized its financial assets (including its pension plan assets), based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level fair value hierarchy as set forth below. If the inputs used to measure the financial instruments fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument. Financial assets are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows: •Level 1 - Financial assets whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market which the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. •Level 2 - Financial assets whose value are based on quoted market prices in markets where trading occurs infrequently or whose values are based on quoted prices of instruments with similar attributes in active markets. •Level 3 - Financial assets 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 management's own view about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset. 48 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts The tables below show the portfolio by valuation category as ofJune 30, 2021 andJune 30, 2020 (in thousands): June 30, 2021 Asset Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total % Cash Equivalents$ 2,457 $ - $ -$ 2,457 2 % Fixed Income - 38,155 - 38,155 28 % Equities 51,095 1,887 - 52,982 39 % Mutual & Pooled Funds 1,703 39,895 - 41,598 31 % Total$ 55,255 $ 79,937 $ -$ 135,192 100 % Included in equity securities atJune 30, 2021 and 2020 are shares of the Company's common stock having a fair value of$5.6 million and$2.2 million , respectively. June 30, 2020 Asset Category Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total % Cash Equivalents$ 5,165 $ - $ -$ 5,165 4 % Fixed Income - 32,740 - 32,740 27 % Equities 48,947 888 - 49,835 40 % Mutual & Pooled Funds - 30,687 - 30,687 29 % Total$ 54,112 $ 64,315 $ -$ 118,427 100 % AtJune 30, 2020 in theU.K. Pension plan a fund in the amount of$5.4 million was excluded from above and valued under NAV practical expedient. The value of the combined plan assets atJune 30, 2020 was$123,826 . 49 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte ntsU.S. andU.K. Plans Combined: The status of these defined benefit plans is as follows (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year$ 184,190 $ 169,680 $ 159,213 Interest cost 4,476 5,417 6,013 Plan Settlement (11,411) - - Exchange rate changes 5,238 (1,013) (1,697) Benefits paid (9,019) (7,203) (7,217) Actuarial (gain) loss (857) 17,309 13,368 Benefit obligation at end of year$ 172,617 $ 184,190 $ 169,680 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 123,826 122,033 118,693 Actual return on plan assets 19,616 2,163 6,589 Employer contributions 7,999 7,687 5,413 Plan Settlement (11,411) - - Benefits paid (9,019) (7,203) (7,217) Exchange rate changes 4,181 (854) (1,445) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 135,192 123,826 122,033 Funded status at end of year$ (37,425) $ (60,364) $ (47,647) Amounts recognized in balance sheet Current liability$ (1,556) $ (373) $ (324) Non-current liability (35,869) (59,991) (47,323) Net amount recognized in balance sheet$ (37,425) $ (60,364) $ (47,647) Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit costs and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated loss$ (3,685) $ (19,115) $ (15,590) Amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost (3,685) (19,115) (15,590)
Accumulated net periodic benefit cost in excess of contributions
(33,740) (41,249) (32,057) Net amount recognized$ (37,425) $ (60,364) $ (47,647) Components of net periodic benefit cost Interest cost$ 4,476 $ 5,417 $ 6,013 Expected return on plan assets (4,457) (5,193) (5,129) Settlement (gain) recognized (130) - - Recognized actuarial loss 53 16,753 284 Net periodic (benefit)cost$ (58) $ 16,977 $ 1,168 Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss over the next year Net loss$ (57) $ (38) $ (38) Information for pension plans with accumulated benefits in excess of plan assets Projected benefit obligation$ 172,617 $ 184,190 $ 169,680 Accumulated benefit obligation$ 172,617 $ 184,190 $ 169,680 Fair value of assets$ 135,192 $ 123,826 $ 122,033 50
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte ntsU.S. Plan: The status of theU.S. defined benefit plan is as follows (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year$ 138,131 $ 126,380 $ 116,277 Interest cost 3,689 4,417 4,854 Plan Settlement (11,411) - - Benefits paid (5,880) (5,682) (5,565) Actuarial loss 104 13,016 10,814 Benefit obligation at end of year$ 124,633 $ 138,131 $ 126,380 Weighted average assumptions - benefit obligation Discount rate 2.69 % 2.73 % 3.56 % Rate of compensation increase n/a n/a n/a Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$ 87,292 $ 85,150 $ 82,140 Actual return on plan assets 18,864 1,071 4,132 Employer contributions 6,983 6,753 4,443 Plan Settlement (11,411) - - Benefits paid (5,880) (5,682) (5,565) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 95,848 87,292 85,150 Funded status at end of year$ (28,785) $ (50,839) $ (41,230) Amounts recognized in balance sheet Current liability$ (1,556) $ (373) $ (324) Noncurrent liability (27,229) (50,466) (40,906) Net amount recognized in balance sheet$ (28,785) $ (50,839) $ (41,230) Weighted average assumptions - net periodic benefit cost Discount rate 2.73 % 3.56 % 4.27 % Rate of compensation increase Varies Varies Varies Return on plan assets 4.25 % 5.00 % 5.00 %
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Income (loss)$ 464 $ (14,507) $ (13,196) Amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost 464 (14,507) (13,196) Accumulated contributions less than net periodic benefit cost (29,249) (36,332) (28,034) Net amount recognized$ (28,785) $ (50,839) $ (41,230) Components of net periodic benefit cost Interest cost$ 3,689 $ 4,417 $ 4,854 Expected return on plan assets (3,712) (4,249) (4,067) Settlement (gain) recognized (130) - - Recognized actuarial loss 53 14,883 284 Net periodic (benefit) cost$ (100) $ 15,051 $ 1,071 Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss over the next year Net loss (57) (53) (38) Information for plan with accumulated benefits in excess of plan assets Projected benefit obligation$ 124,633 $ 138,131 $ 126,380 Accumulated benefit obligation$ 124,633 $ 138,131 $ 126,380 Fair value of assets$ 95,848 $ 87,292 $ 85,150 51
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte ntsU.K. Plan: The status of theU.K. defined benefit plan is as follows (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year$ 46,059 $ 43,300 $ 42,936 Interest cost 787 1,000 1,159 Exchange rate changes 5,238 (1,013) (1,697) Benefits paid (3,139) (1,521) (1,652) Actuarial (gain) loss (961) 4,293 2,554 Benefit obligation at end of year$ 47,984 $ 46,059 $ 43,300 Weighted average assumptions - benefit obligation Discount rate 1.86 % 1.59 % 2.39 % Rate of compensation increase n/a n/a n/a Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year$ 36,534 $ 36,883 $ 36,553 Actual return on plan assets 752 1,092 2,457 Employer contributions 1,016 934 970 Benefits paid (3,139) (1,521) (1,652) Exchange rate changes 4,181 (854) (1,445) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 39,344 36,534 36,883 Funded status at end of year$ (8,640) $ (9,525) $ (6,417) Amounts recognized in balance sheet Noncurrent liability (8,640) (9,525) (6,417) Net amount recognized in balance sheet (8,640) (9,525) (6,417)
Weighted average assumptions - net periodic benefit cost Discount rate
1.59 % 2.39 % 2.80 % Rate of compensation increase n/a n/a n/a Return on plan assets 1.88 % 2.62 % 2.98 % Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit costs and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated loss$ (4,149) $ (4,608) $ (2,394) Amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost (4,149) (4,608) (2,394)
Accumulated net periodic benefit cost in excess of contributions
(4,491) (4,917) (4,023) Net amount recognized$ (8,640) $ (9,525) $ (6,417) Components of net periodic benefit cost Interest cost 787 1,000 1,159 Expected return on plan assets (745) (944) (1,062) Amortization of net loss - 1,870 - Net periodic benefit cost$ 42 $ 1,926 $ 97 Information for plan with accumulated benefits in excess of plan assets Projected benefit obligation$ 47,984 $ 46,059 $ 43,300 Accumulated benefit obligation$ 47,984 $ 46,059 $ 43,300 Fair value of assets$ 39,344 $ 36,534 $ 36,883 52
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Postretirement Medical and Life Insurance Benefits: The status of theU.S. postretirement medical and life insurance benefit plan is as follows (in thousands): 2021 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year$ 7,705 $ 6,930 $ 6,385 Service cost 65 73 72 Interest cost 141 240 265 Plan amendments (5,585) - - Benefits paid (206) (329) (346) Actuarial (gain) loss (230) 791 554 Benefit obligation at end of year$ 1,890 $ 7,705 $ 6,930 Weighted average assumptions: benefit obligations Discount rate 2.69 % 2.73 % 3.56 % Rate of compensation increase n/a 2.64 % 2.64 % Change in plan assets Employer contributions 206 329 346 Benefits paid, net of employee contributions (206) (329) (346) Fair value of plan assets at end of year - - - Amounts recognized in balance sheet Current postretirement benefit obligation$ (107) $ (358) $ (353) Non-current postretirement benefit obligation (1,783) (7,347) (6,577) Net amount recognized in balance sheet$ (1,890) $ (7,705) $ (6,930) Weighted average assumptions - net periodic benefit cost Discount rate 2.73 % 3.56 % 4.27 % Rate of compensation increase n/a 2.64 % 2.64 %
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost and included in accumulated other comprehensive loss Prior service credit
$ 6,898 $ 2,240 $ 2,777 Accumulated gain (loss) (1,736) (2,160) (1,452) Amounts not yet recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost 5,162 80 1,325
Net periodic benefit cost in excess of accumulated contributions
(7,052) (7,785) (8,255) Net amount recognized$ (1,890) $ (7,705) $ (6,930) Components of net periodic benefit cost Service cost$ 65 $ 73 $ 72 Interest cost 141 240 265 Amortization of prior service credit (927) (537) (537) Amortization of accumulated loss 194 83 30 Net periodic benefit$ (527) $ (141) $ (170) Estimated amounts that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss over the next year Prior service credit$ (1,474) $ 537 $ 537 Net loss 189 (166) (83)$ (1,285) $ 371 $ 454 Assumed health care cost trend rates have a significant effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A one percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects (in thousands): 1% Increase 2021 2020 2019
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Future pension and other benefit payments are as follows (in thousands):
Other Fiscal Year Pension Benefits 2022$ 9,476 $ 107 2023 7,963 105 2024 8,206 104 2025 8,192 104 2026 8,337 105 After 50,247 528$ 92,421 $ 1,053 13. DEBT Debt is comprised of the following (in thousands): 6/30/2021 6/30/2020
Short-term and current maturities
Loan and Security Agreement (Line of Credit)
1,509 597 Brazil Loans 5,297 3,935 15,959 4,532
Long-term debt (net of current portion)
Loan and Security Agreement (Term Loan) 6,010 5,941 Loan and Security Agreement (Line of Credit) - 20,400 6,010 26,341$ 21,969 $ 30,873 Future maturities of debt are as follows (in thousands): Fiscal Year 2022$ 15.959 2023 1.560 2024 1.617 2025 1.677 2026 1.156 Thereafter - Total$ 21.969 As a result of a decrease in sales related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company anticipated potential non-compliance with its fixed charge coverage ratio for the year endedJune 30, 2021 under its Loan and Security Agreement (the "Loan Agreement") by and among the Company and itsU.S. operating companies (collectively, the "Borrowers") andTD Bank, N.A . ("TD Bank "). OnJune 25, 2020 , theBorrowers and TD Bank entered into an amendment and restatement (the "Amendment and Restatement") of the Loan Agreement. The Amendment and Restatement waived the fixed charge coverage ratio for the quarter endedJune 30, 2021 . In addition, the Amendment and Restatement clarifies that certain non-cash adjustments to the definition of EBITDA are permitted under the Loan Agreement, as amended. In addition, the Amendment and Restatement 54 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts increases the permitted borrowings from a foreign bank from$5.0 million to$15.0 million and permits the Company to draw the remainder of the outstanding balance under the Loan Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Company's Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement ofJune 25, 2020 , the "First Amendment" to this loan agreement was executed onSeptember 17, 2020 , which include, among other things, (i) pause testing of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio untilSeptember 30, 2021 and (ii) establishment of a new minimum cumulative EBITDA and minimum liquidity covenants in lieu thereof. TD Bank perfected its security interests in the Company'sU.S. based assets, increased the maximum interest charged on the Line of Credit from and annual interest rate of 2.25% plus LIBOR to 3.50% plus LIBOR, and amended the borrowing base for the line of credit from 80% of Qualified AR and 50% of the lower of Cost or Market of US inventory values to 80% of qualified AR plus 85% of the Net Orderly Liquidation Value (NOLV) of US Inventory plus 62.5% of total appraised US real estate values. As a result of this change, the Company is projected to maintain its current borrowing capacity of$25,000,000 under the Line of Credit. The Company underwent a series of appraisals and field exams in all US locations as part of restructuring this agreement. In addition, the Company will provide additional reporting to TD Bank, including monthly profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements and forecasting. This minimum adjusted EBITDA covenant is based on the Company's plan for a slow pandemic recovery throughout FY21 and the impact of the Company's restructuring plan initiatives. The Company will apply certain proceeds from the sale of US real estate assets against the principle balance of the term loans under the TD Bank loan agreement. The Agreement will revert to the existing covenant package for the quarter endingSeptember 30, 2021 and every quarter thereafter. OnDecember 31, 2019 , the Company entered into the Tenth Amendment of its Loan and Security Agreement ("Tenth Amendment"). Under the revised agreement, the credit limit for the Revolving Loan was increased from$23.0 million to$25.0 million . In addition, the Company entered into a new$10.0 million 5 years Term Loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.0%. The new Term Loan will require interest only payments for 12 months and will convert to a term loan requiring both interest and principle payments commencingJanuary 1, 2021 . Under the Tenth Amendment, the credit limit for external borrowing was increased from$2.5 million to$5.0 million . In fiscal 2020 the Company paid-off$3.5 million of the Bytewise term loan (November 2011 ) using the proceeds from borrowing$6.5 million on the Loan and Security Agreement Term Loan. Availability under the Line of Credit remains subject to a borrowing base comprised of accounts receivable and inventory. The Company believes that the borrowing base will consistently produce availability under the Line of Credit of$25.0 million . A 0.25% commitment fee is charged on the unused portion of the Line of Credit. The Company's Brazilian subsidiary loans are backed by the entity's US dollar denominated export receivables were made with Brazilian Banks. As ofJune 30, 2021 the following table representsBrazil's outstanding debt (in thousands): Outstanding Lending Institution Interest Rate Beginning Date Ending Date Balance Brasil 4.30 % September 2020 August 2021 $ 119 Brasil 3.38 % November 2020 November 2021 719 Bradesco 2.37 % December 2020 December 2021 1,000 Bradesco 4.74 % December 2020 December 2021 600 Santanter 5.98 % February 2021 February 2022 1,500 Brasil 2.80 % May 2021 May 2022 1,359$ 5,297 14. COMMON STOCK Class B common stock is identical to Class A except that it has 10 votes per share, is generally nontransferable except to lineal descendants of stockholders, cannot receive more dividends than Class A, and can be converted to Class A at any time. Class A common stock is entitled to elect 25% of the directors to be elected at each meeting with the remaining 75% being elected by Class A and Class B voting together. 15. CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS 55 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts The Company is involved in certain legal matters which arise in the normal course of business and we believe it is not reasonably possible such matters would have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. While our purchase obligations are generally cancellable without penalty, certain vendors charge cancellation fees or minimum restocking charges based on the nature of the product or service. The Company's Brazilian subsidiary has been into a long-term, volume-based purchase agreement for electricity which expires in 2023. Under this agreement if the Company purchases more than minimum monthly amount of energy it pays the incremental purchase at market rates. If the Company does not use the monthly amount they sell it back at market rates. In the event we cancel we are subject to$0.6 million per year fee for the next two years until it expires. We expect to enter into a new contract beginning in 2024 with the same cancellation fee per year for the three year period. 16. CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK The Company believes it has little significant concentrations of credit risk as ofJune 30, 2021 . Trade receivables are dispersed among a large number of retailers, distributors and industrial accounts in many countries, with none exceeding 10% of consolidated sales. 17. FINANCIAL INFORMATION BY SEGMENT & GEOGRAPHIC AREAThe Company offers its broad array of measuring and cutting products to the market through multiple channels of distribution throughout the world. The Company's products include precision tools, electronic gauges, gauge blocks, optical vision and laser measuring equipment, custom engineered granite solutions, tape measures, levels, chalk products, squares, band saw blades, hole saws, hacksaw blades, jig saw blades, reciprocating saw blades, M1® lubricant and precision ground flat stock. The Company reviews and manages its business geographically and has historically made decisions based on worldwide operations. The North American segment's operations include all manufacturing and sales in theU.S. ,Canada andMexico . The International segment's operations include all locations outsideNorth America , primarily inBrazil ,United Kingdom andChina . The chief operating decision maker, who is the Company's CEO, reviews operations on a geographical basis and decisions about where to invest the Company's resources are made based on the current results and forecasts of operations in those geographies. Since the markets for the Company's products are sufficiently different inNorth America than they are in the rest of the world and in view of the significant impact that currency fluctuation plays outside theU.S. on the revenue of the Company, the Company's business review separatesNorth America from operations outsideNorth America . For this reason, the Company is reflecting two operating segments that align with management's review of operations and decisions to allocate resources. Segment income is measured for internal reporting purposes by excluding corporate expenses, other income and expense including interest income and interest expense and income taxes. Corporate expenses consist primarily of executive compensation, certain professional fees, and costs associated with the Company's global headquarters.Goodwill and debt are unallocated. Financial results for each reportable segment are as follows (in thousands): Year Ended June 30, 2021 North America International Unallocated Total Sales1$ 119,619 $ 100,025 $ -$ 219,644 Restructuring (1,059) (2,606) - (3,664) Operating income (loss) 13,144 10,821 (7,399) 16,566 Capital expenditures and software development 3,017 2,690 - 5,707 Depreciation and amortization 4,126 2,166 - 6,292 Current assets4 39,512 70,611 9,105 119,228 Long-lived assets5 31,006 15,187 18,818 65,011 56
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T able of Conte nts Year Ended June 30, 2020 North America International Unallocated Total Sales2$ 121,834 $ 79,617 $ -$ 201,451 Goodwill and intangibles impairment (6,496) - - (6,496) Restructuring (341) (1,239) - (1,580) Operating (loss) income (2,055) 3,841 (7,090) (5,303) Capital expenditures and software development 6,992 3,608 - 10,600 Depreciation and amortization 4,942 2,253 - 7,195 Current assets4 35,030 55,610 13,458 104,098 Long-lived assets5 34,354 13,213 21,018 68,585 Year Ended June 30, 2019 North America International Unallocated Total Sales3$ 136,387 $ 91,635 $ -$ 228,022 Operating income (loss) 9,468 8,043 (6,209) 11,221 Capital expenditures and software development 3,617 6,610 - 7,227 Depreciation and amortization 5,022 2,316 - 7,338 Current assets4 41,188 63,205 15,582 119,975 Long-lived assets5 35,638 14,168 20,306 70,112 _______________ 1.Excludes$4,323,000 of North American segment intercompany sales to the International segment and$12,765,000 intercompany sales of the International segment to the North American segment. 2 Excludes$4,040 of North American segment intercompany sales to the International segment and$13,820 intercompany sales of the International segment to the North American segment. 3.Excludes$4,879 of North American segment intercompany sales to the International segment and$16,187 intercompany sales of the International segment to the North American segment. 4.Current assets primarily consist of accounts receivable, inventories and prepaid expenses. Assets not allocated to the segments include cash and cash equivalents. 5.Long lived assets consist of property, plant and equipment, net taxes receivable, deferred tax assets, net intangible assets & goodwill. Geographic information about the Company's sales and long-lived assets are as follows (in thousands): 57 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T able of Conte nts Sales Year Ended June 30, 2021 2020 2019 North America United States$ 111,935 $ 113,989 $ 127,359 Canada & Mexico 7,684 7,845 9,028 119,619 121,834 136,387 International Brazil 65,198 49,254 54,324 United Kingdom 19,783 18,869 24,042 China 7,746 6,048 7,370 Australia & New Zealand 7,298 5,446 5,899 100,025 79,617 91,635 Total Sales$ 219,644 $ 201,451 $ 228,022 Long-lived Assets Year Ended June 30, 2021 2020 2019 North America United States$ 30,935 $ 34,264 $ 35,594 Canada & Mexico 71 90 44 31,006 34,354 35,638 International Brazil 10,796 8,050 10,067 United Kingdom 1,320 1,948 2,046 China 2,713 2,881 1,944 Australia & New Zealand 358 334 111 15,187 13,213 14,168 Total Long-Lived Assets$ 46,193 $ 47,567 $ 49,806 18. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (unaudited) (in thousands except per share data) Earnings / (Loss) Diluted Before Net Basic Earnings Earnings Net Gross Income Earnings / / (Loss) / (Loss) Quarter Ended Sales Margin Taxes (Loss) Per Share Per Share September 2019$ 52,114 $ 17,703 $ 1,276 $ 778 $ 0.11$ 0.11 December 2019 56,864 18,836 1,875 1,260 0.18 0.18 March 2020 49,998 14,844 287 613 0.09 0.09 June 2020 42,475 10,827 (23,435) (24,490) (3.52) (3.52)$ 201,451 $ 62,210 $ (19,997) $ (21,839) $ (3.14) $ (3.14) September 2020$ 49,411 $ 15,572 $ 1,834 $ 4,116 $ 0.59$ 0.57 December 2020 54,054 17,605 5,775 3,857 0.54 0.53 March 2021 54,944 18,149 4,513 3,017 0.42 0.41 June 2021 61,235 22,016 5,304 4,543 0.65 0.60$ 219,644 $ 73,342 $ 17,426 $ 15,533 $ 2.20$ 2.11 Operating income in the June quarter fiscal 2021 was$4.7 million , exclusive of$2.1 million of adjustments related to restructuring. Restructuring expense for fiscal year 2021 was$3.7 million . 58
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