NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A. Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization
We provide private-label contract manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other nutritional supplements, as well as other health care products, to consumers both within and outside the U.S. We also seek to commercialize our patent and trademark estate related to the ingredient known as beta-alanine sold under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® tradenames through direct raw material sales and various license and similar arrangements.
Subsidiaries
On January 22, 1999, Natural Alternatives International Europe S.A., a Swiss Corporation (NAIE) was formed as our wholly-owned subsidiary, based in Manno, Switzerland. In September 1999, NAIE opened a manufacturing facility and currently possesses manufacturing capability in encapsulation, powders, tablets, finished goods packaging, quality control laboratory testing, warehousing, distribution and administration.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Natural Alternatives International, Inc. (NAI) and our wholly-owned subsidiary, NAIE. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The functional currency of NAIE, our foreign subsidiary, is the U.S. Dollar. Certain accounts of NAIE have been translated at either current or historical exchange rates, as appropriate, with gains and losses included in the consolidated statements of operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
On December 18, 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. This new standard eliminates certain exceptions in Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 740 related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. It also clarifies and simplifies other aspects of the accounting for income taxes. This standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted in any interim period within that year. This ASU was effective for us beginning in our first quarter of fiscal 2022. This ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU provides optional expedient and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. In response to the concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates ("IBORs") and, particularly, the risk of cessation of the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR"), regulators in several jurisdictions around the world have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. The ASU provides companies with optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. We adopted this ASU in fiscal 2022. This ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting and Regulatory Pronouncements
On March 28, 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-01, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging-Portfolio Layer Method. This new standard clarifies the guidance in ASC 815 on fair value hedge accounting of interest rate risk for portfolios of financial assets. The ASU amends the guidance in ASU 2017-123 (released on August 28, 2017) that, among other things, established the “last-of-layer” method for making the fair value hedge accounting for these portfolios more accessible. ASU 2022-01 renames that method the “portfolio layer” method and addresses feedback from stakeholders regarding its application. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted in any interim period within that year. This ASU will be adopted in our first quarter of fiscal 2023. We do not expect this ASU to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. We use a three-level hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from independent sources. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect our assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and are developed based on the best information available under the circumstances.
The fair value hierarchy is broken down into three levels based on the source of inputs. In general, fair values determined by Level 1 inputs use quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that we have the ability to access. We classify cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities balances as Level 1 assets. The approximate fair value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term borrowings is equal to book value due to the short-term nature of these items. Fair values determined by Level 2 inputs are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and models for which all significant inputs are observable or can be corroborated, either directly or indirectly by observable market data. Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability. These include certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
Except for cash and cash equivalents, as of June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, we did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified as Level 1. We classify derivative forward exchange contracts as Level 2 assets and liabilities. The fair values were determined by obtaining pricing from our bank and corroborating those values with a third-party bank or pricing service.
Fair value of derivative instruments classified as Level 2 assets and liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
| | June 30, 2022 | | | June 30, 2021 | |
Euro Forward Contract– Current Assets | | $ | 3,144 | | | $ | — | |
Swiss Franc Forward Contract – Current Assets | | | 109 | | | | — | |
Total Derivative Contracts – Current Assets | | | 3,253 | | | | — | |
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Interest Swap – Other noncurrent Assets | | | 453 | | | | — | |
Euro Forward Contract– Other noncurrent Assets | | | 561 | | | | — | |
Total Derivative Contracts – Other noncurrent Assets | | | 1,014 | | | | — | |
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Euro Forward Contract–Current Liabilities | | | — | | | | (630 | ) |
Swiss Franc Forward Contract – Current Liabilities | | | — | | | | (184 | ) |
Total Derivative Contracts – Current Liabilities | | | — | | | | (814 | ) |
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Euro Forward Contract – Noncurrent Liabilities | | | — | | | | (4 | ) |
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Fair Value Net Asset (Liability) – all Derivative Contracts | | $ | 4,267 | | | $ | (818 | ) |
We also classify any outstanding line of credit and term loan balance as a Level 2 liability, as the fair value is based on inputs that can be derived from information available in publicly quoted markets. As of June 30, 2022, and June 30, 2021, we did not have any financial assets or liabilities classified as Level 3. We did not transfer any assets or liabilities between these levels during fiscal 2021 or fiscal 2022.
Accounts Receivable
We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based on payment history and customer credit-worthiness. An allowance for estimated doubtful accounts is maintained based on historical experience, including identified customer credit issues. We monitor collections regularly and adjust the allowance for doubtful accounts as necessary to recognize any changes in credit exposure. Upon conclusion that a receivable is uncollectible, we record the respective amount as a charge against allowance for doubtful accounts. To date, such doubtful accounts reserves, in the aggregate, have been adequate to cover collection losses.
Customer Deposits
For certain customers we have contract terms where the customer pays a certain portion of their orders as prepayment. We treat this as a customer deposit liability and do not record revenue until we ship the product to the customer. As of June 30, 2022 we had $140,000 in customer deposits. As of June 30, 2021 our customer deposit balance was $1.7 million.
Inventories
We operate primarily as a private-label contract manufacturer. We build products based upon anticipated demand or following receipt of customer specific purchase orders. From time to time, we build inventory for private-label contract manufacturing customers under a specific purchase order with delivery dates that may subsequently be rescheduled or canceled at the customer’s request. We value inventory at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value on an item-by-item basis, including costs for raw materials, labor and manufacturing overhead. We establish reserves equal to all or a portion of the related inventory to reflect situations in which the cost of the inventory is not expected to be recovered. This requires us to make estimates regarding the market value of our inventory, including an assessment for excess and obsolete inventory. Once we establish an inventory reserve in a fiscal period, the reduced inventory value is maintained until the inventory is sold or otherwise disposed of. In evaluating whether inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, management considers such factors as the amount of inventory on hand, the estimated time required to sell such inventory, the remaining shelf life and efficacy, the foreseeable demand within a specified time horizon and current and expected market conditions. Based on this evaluation, we record adjustments to cost of goods sold to adjust inventory to its net realizable value.
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Property and Equipment
We state property and equipment at cost. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, generally ranging from 1 to 39 years. We amortize leasehold improvements using the straight-line method over the shorter of the useful life of the improvement or the term of the lease. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Significant expenditures that increase economic useful lives of property or equipment are capitalized and expensed over the useful life of such expenditure.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We periodically evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recovered. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. During fiscal 2022 we recognized no impairment losses. We recognized $21,000 impairment losses during fiscal 2021.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We may use derivative financial instruments in the management of our foreign currency exchange risk inherent in our forecasted sales denominated in Euros and our long-term lease liability denominated in Swiss Francs. We may hedge our foreign currency exposures by entering into offsetting forward exchange contracts. To the extent we use derivative financial instruments that meet the relevant criteria, we account for them as cash flow hedges. Foreign exchange derivative instruments that do not meet the criteria for cash flow hedge accounting are marked-to-market through the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Historically, our cash flow derivative instruments related to our Euro sales have met the criteria for hedge accounting, while our derivative instruments related to our long-term lease liability do not.
We recognize any unrealized gains and losses associated with derivative instruments accounted for as cash flow hedges in income in the period in which the underlying hedged transaction is realized. To the extent the derivative instrument is deemed ineffective we would recognize the resulting gain or loss in income at that time. As of June 30, 2022, we held derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges primarily to protect against the foreign exchange risks inherent in our forecasted sales of products at prices denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, which is primarily the Euro. As of June 30, 2022, the notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts were $37.7 million (€31.9 million). These contracts will mature over the next 14 months.
As of June 30, 2022, we held foreign currency contracts not designated as cash flow hedges primarily to protect against changes in valuation of our long-term lease liability. As of June 30, 2022, the notional amounts of our foreign currency contracts not designated as cash flow hedges were $5.2 million (CHF 5.0 million). These contracts will mature in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
We formerly sponsored a defined benefit pension plan. Effective June 21, 1999, we adopted an amendment to freeze benefit accruals to the participants. The plan obligation and related assets of the plan are presented in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Plan assets, which consist primarily of marketable equity and debt instruments, are valued based upon third party market quotations. Independent actuaries, through the use of a number of assumptions, determine plan obligations and annual pension expense. Key assumptions in measuring the plan obligations include the discount rate and estimated future return on plan assets. In determining the discount rate, we use an average long-term bond yield. Asset returns are based on the historical returns of multiple asset classes to develop a risk free rate of return and risk premiums for each asset class. The overall rate for each asset class was developed by combining a long-term inflation component, the risk free rate of return and the associated risk premium. A weighted average rate is developed based on the overall rates and the plan’s asset allocation.
Revenue Recognition
We record revenue based on a five-step model which includes: (1) identifying a contract with a customer; (2) identifying the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determining the transaction price; (4) allocating the transaction price among the performance obligations; and (5) recognizing revenue as each of the various performance obligations are satisfied.
Revenue is measured as the net amount of consideration expected to be received in exchange for fulfilling one or more performance obligations. We identify purchase orders from customers as contracts. The amount of consideration expected to be received and revenue recognized includes estimates of variable consideration, including estimates for early payment discounts, volume rebates, and contractual discounts. Such estimates are calculated using historical averages adjusted for any expected changes due to current business conditions and experience. We review and update these estimates at the end of each reporting period and the impact of any adjustments are recognized in the period the adjustments are identified. In assessing whether collection of consideration from a customer is probable, we consider both the customer's ability and intent to pay the amount of consideration when it is due. Payment of invoices is due as specified in the underlying customer agreement, which is typically 30 days from the invoice date. Invoices are generally issued on the date of transfer of control of the products ordered to the customer.
Revenue is recognized at the point in time that each of our performance obligations is fulfilled, and control of the ordered products is transferred to the customer. This transfer occurs when the product is shipped, or in some cases, when the product is delivered to the customer.
We recognize revenue in certain circumstances before delivery to the customer has occurred (commonly referred to as bill-and-hold transactions). Products sold under bill-and-hold arrangements are recorded as revenue when risk of ownership has been transferred to the customer, but the product has not shipped due to a substantive reason, typically at the customer’s request. The product must be separately identified as belonging to the customer, ready for physical transfer to the customer, and we cannot have the ability to redirect the product to another customer.
Contract liabilities and revenue recognized were as follows (in thousands):
| | June 30, 2021 | | | Additions | | | Revenue Recognized | | | June 30, 2022 | |
Contract Liabilities (Customer Deposits) | | $ | 1,721 | | | $ | 140 | | | $ | (1,721 | ) | | $ | 140 | |
We provide early payment discounts to certain customers. Based on historical payment trends, we expect that these customers will take advantage of these early payment discounts. The cost of these discounts is reported as a reduction to the transaction price. If the actual discounts differ from those estimated, the difference is also reported as a change in the transaction price. We require prepayment from certain customers. We record any payments received in advance of contracts fulfillment as a contract liability and classified as customer deposits on the consolidated balance sheet.
Except for product defects, no right of return exists on the sale of our products. We estimate returns based on historical experience and recognize a returns liability for any estimated returns. As of June 30, 2022, we have maintained a returns reserve of $13,000.
We currently own certain U.S. patents, and each patent’s corresponding foreign patent applications. All of these patents and patent rights relate to the ingredient known as beta-alanine marketed and sold under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® trade names. We recorded beta-alanine raw material sales and royalty and licensing income as a component of revenue in the amount of $16.2 million during fiscal 2022 and $14.2 million during fiscal 2021. These royalty income and raw material sale amounts resulted in royalty expense paid to the original patent holders from whom NAI acquired its patents and patent rights. We recognized royalty expense as a component of cost of goods sold in the amount of $0.7 million during fiscal 2022 and $0.6 million during fiscal 2021.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold includes raw material, labor, manufacturing overhead, and royalty expense.
Shipping and Handling Costs
We include fees earned on the shipment of our products to customers in sales and include costs incurred on the shipment of product to customers in costs of goods sold.
Research and Development Costs
As part of the services we provide to our private-label contract manufacturing customers, we may perform, but are not obligated to perform, certain research and development activities related to the development or improvement of their products. While our customers typically do not pay directly for this service, the cost of this service is included as a component of the price we charge to manufacture and deliver their products. We also direct and participate in clinical research studies, often in collaboration with scientists and research institutions, to validate the benefits of a product and provide scientific support for product claims and marketing initiatives.
Research and development costs are expensed when incurred. Our research and development expenses for the last two fiscal years ended June 30 were $2.5 million for fiscal 2022 and $1.9 million for fiscal 2021. These costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses and cost of goods sold.
Advertising Costs
We expense the production costs of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. We incurred and expensed advertising costs in the amount of $1.1 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and $0.8 million during fiscal 2021. These costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Income Taxes
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020 in the United States. The CARES Act and related notices include several significant provisions, including delaying certain payroll tax payments, mandatory transition tax payments under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJ Act”), and estimated income tax payments. We filed an amended return for our fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2016 tax years under provisions of the CARES act, as discussed below.
On July 23, 2020, the Department of Treasury issued final regulations which provide an exclusion to the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) calculation on an elective basis. These regulations were effective September 21, 2020 and could be retroactively applied. Under these new regulations, we are able to exclude the GILTI calculation from our domestic taxable income if the deemed effective tax rate at our foreign subsidiary is greater than 18.9%. We assessed this rate, including the implementation of certain tax strategies, and we determined that our effective rate at NAIE was greater than 18.9% as of the year ended June 30, 2020. We reassessed our estimated taxes for fiscal 2020 and in the year ended June 30, 2021 we recorded a reduction to our fiscal 2020 estimated taxes of $0.4 million as a discrete benefit. As a result of this adjustment, our domestic tax return for fiscal 2020 reflected a net operating loss which, in accordance with the CARES ACT, we carried back to fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2016. Such carryback resulted in a rate differential that resulted in the recognition of a permanent discrete tax benefit of $0.3 million during the year ended June 30, 2021. For NAIE the result of this tax planning during the year ended June 30, 2021 was an additional foreign estimated tax benefit of $0.1 million.
To determine our quarterly provision for income taxes, we use an estimated annual effective tax rate that is based on expected annual income, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions to which we are subject. Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized as discrete items in the quarter in which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rate from quarter to quarter. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as an income tax expense.
We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to an amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will ultimately be realized based on whether future taxable income will be generated during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. During the year ended June 30, 2022, there was no change to our valuation allowance.
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured and recorded using enacted tax rates for each of the jurisdictions in which we operate, and adjusted using the tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income or expense in the period that includes the enactment date.
We account for uncertain tax positions using the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold. It is our policy to establish reserves based on management’s assessment of exposure for certain positions taken in previously filed tax returns that may become payable upon audit by tax authorities. Our tax reserves are analyzed quarterly and adjustments are made as events occur that we believe warrant adjustments to the reserves. Our practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021, we did not record any tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions.
Stock-Based Compensation
We had an omnibus equity incentive plan that was approved by our Board of Directors effective October 15, 2009 and approved by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on November 30, 2009 (the "2009 Plan"). The 2009 Plan expired on October 15, 2019. The Board of Directors approved a new omnibus equity incentive plan that became effective January 1, 2021 (the “2020 Plan”), which was approved by our stockholders at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders on December 4, 2020. Under the 2020 Plan, we may grant nonqualified and incentive stock options, restricted stock grants, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, and other stock-based awards to employees, non-employee directors and consultants.
We estimate the fair value of stock option awards at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Option valuation models require the use of highly subjective assumptions. Black-Scholes uses assumptions related to volatility, the risk-free interest rate, the dividend yield (which we assume to be zero, as we have not paid any cash dividends) and employee exercise behavior. Expected volatilities used in the model are based on the historical volatility of our stock price. The risk-free interest rate is derived from the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect in the period of grant. The expected life of stock option grants is derived from historical experience. The fair value of restricted stock shares granted is based on the market price of our common stock on the date of grant. We amortize the estimated fair value of our stock awards to expense over the related vesting periods.
We recognize forfeitures as they occur.
Use of Estimates
Our management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Actual results could differ from those estimates and our assumptions may prove to be inaccurate.
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Net Income per Common Share
We compute basic net income per common share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, and diluted net income per common share using the additional dilutive effect of all dilutive securities. The dilutive impact of stock options and restricted shares account for the additional weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for our diluted net income per common share computation. We calculated basic and diluted net income per common share as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
| | For the Years Ended June 30, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Numerator | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 10,712 | | | $ | 10,768 | |
Denominator | | | | | | | | |
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 6,117 | | | | 6,291 | |
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock shares | | | 38 | | | | 88 | |
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | | | 6,155 | | | | 6,379 | |
Basic net income per common share | | $ | 1.75 | | | $ | 1.71 | |
Diluted net income per common share | | $ | 1.74 | | | $ | 1.69 | |
During the year ended June 30, 2022, we excluded 93,114 shares of unvested restricted stock and no shares related to stock options, as their impact would have been anti-dilutive. For the year ended June 30, 2021 we excluded shares related to stock options totaling 22,500 and restricted stock totaling 52,108.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We place our cash and cash equivalents with highly rated financial institutions. Credit risk with respect to receivables is primarily concentrated with our three largest customers, whose receivable balances collectively represented 52.4% of gross accounts receivable at June 30, 2022 and 64.8% at June 30, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, we had a receivable balance of $3.4 million and as of June 30, 2021 we had a receivable balance of $3.5 million from a former contract manufacturing customer. We have recorded a bad debt reserve equal to 100% of this outstanding balance and thus did not reflect it in the percentages listed above.
Additionally, amounts due related to our beta-alanine raw material sales were 5.4% of gross accounts receivable at June 30, 2022 and 8.6% of gross accounts receivable at June 30, 2021. Concentrations of credit risk related to the remaining accounts receivable balances are limited due to the number of customers comprising our remaining customer base.
B. Inventories
Inventories, net, consisted of the following at June 30 (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Raw materials | | $ | 28,196 | | | $ | 20,668 | |
Work in progress | | | 1,948 | | | | 3,760 | |
Finished goods | | | 2,842 | | | | 3,050 | |
Reserve | | | (511 | ) | | | (472 | ) |
| | $ | 32,475 | | | $ | 27,006 | |
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C. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following at June 30 (dollars in thousands):
| | Depreciable Life In Years | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Land | | | NA | | | | $ | 7,645 | | | $ | 1,200 | |
Building and building improvements | | 7 | – | 39 | | | | 17,415 | | | | 3,757 | |
Machinery and equipment | | 3 | – | 12 | | | | 40,131 | | | | 35,458 | |
Office equipment and furniture | | 3 | – | 5 | | | | 5,970 | | | | 5,712 | |
Vehicles | | | 3 | | | | | 211 | | | | 255 | |
Leasehold improvements | | 1 | – | 15 | | | | 21,626 | | | | 20,236 | |
Total property and equipment | | | | | | | | 92,998 | | | | 66,618 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | (48,425 | ) | | | (44,347 | ) |
Property and equipment, net | | | | | | | $ | 44,573 | | | $ | 22,271 | |
Depreciation expense was approximately $4.2 million in fiscal 2022 and $4.3 million in fiscal 2021.
D. Leases
We currently lease our Vista, CA and Lugano, Switzerland product manufacturing and support facilities. At the inception of a contract, we assess whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. Our assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period of the contract, and (3) whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset during such time period. At inception of a lease, we allocate the consideration in the contract to each lease component based on its relative stand-alone price to determine the lease payments.
Leases are classified as either finance leases or operating leases. A lease must be classified as a finance lease if any of the following criteria are met: the lease transfers ownership of the asset by the end of the lease term, the lease contains an option to purchase the asset that is reasonably certain to be exercised, the lease term is for a major part of the remaining useful life of the asset or the present value of the lease payments equals or exceeds substantially all of the fair value of the asset. A lease is classified as an operating lease if it does not meet any of these criteria. Substantially all our operating leases are comprised of payments for the use of manufacturing and office space. We have no leases classified as finance leases. As of June 30, 2022, the weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases was 6.3 years. The weighted average discount rate for our operating leases was 4.12%. As of June 30, 2021, the weighted average remaining lease term for our operating leases was 6.3 years and the weighted average discount rate was 3.24%. The lease discount rate is determined as the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment.
For all leases at the lease commencement date, a right-of-use asset and a lease liability are recognized. The right-of-use asset represents the right to use the leased asset for the lease term. The lease liability represents the present value of the lease payments under the lease.
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which primarily comprises the initial amount of the lease liability, plus any initial direct costs incurred, consisting mainly of brokerage commissions, less any lease incentives received. All right-of-use assets are reviewed for impairment. The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of the lease payments, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, our secured incremental borrowing rate for the same term as the underlying lease. For our real estate and other operating leases, we use our secured incremental borrowing rate.
Lease payments included in the measurement of the lease liability comprise the following: the fixed noncancelable lease payments, payments for optional renewal periods where it is reasonably certain the renewal period will be exercised, and payments for early termination options unless it is reasonably certain the lease will not be terminated early. Certain leases contain escalation clauses. Fixed escalation clauses are included in our calculation of right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities. Escalation clauses based on the CPI (Consumer Price Index) are not included in our calculation of right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities because they cannot be readily determined.
Some of our manufacturing leases contain variable lease payments, including payments based on an index or rate. Variable lease payments based on an index or rate are initially measured using the index or rate in effect at lease commencement and separated into lease and non-lease components based on the initial amount stated in the lease or standalone selling prices. Lease components are included in the measurement of the initial lease liability. Additional payments based on the change in an index or rate, or payments based on a change in our portion of the operating expenses, including real estate taxes and insurance, are recorded as a period expense when incurred. Lease modifications result in remeasurement of the lease liability.
Lease expense for operating leases consists of the lease payments plus any initial direct costs, primarily brokerage commissions, and is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Included in lease expense are any variable lease payments incurred in the period that were not included in the initial lease liability. Lease expense for finance leases consists of the amortization of the right-of-use asset on a straight-line basis over the lease term and interest expense determined on an amortized cost basis. The lease payments are allocated between a reduction of the lease liability and interest expense.
We have elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less. The effect of short-term leases on our right-of-use asset, lease liability, and the short-term lease cost for the years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 was not material.
Other information related to leases was as follows (in thousands) for the year ended June 30,
Supplemental Cash Flows Information | | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities | | $ | 3,289 | | | $ | 3,298 | |
Increase in operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets due to lease remeasurement | | | 8,513 | | | | 187 | |
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E. Other Comprehensive Income
Other comprehensive (loss) income (“OCL” and “OCI”) consisted of the following at June 30 (dollars in thousands):
| | Year Ended June 30, 2022 | |
| | Defined Benefit Pension Plan | | | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Cash Flow Hedges | | | Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Swap Derivative | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of June 30, 2021 | | $ | (538 | ) | | $ | (23 | ) | | | — | | | $ | (561 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OCI/OCL before reclassifications | | | 17 | | | | 5,370 | | | | 454 | | | | 5,841 | |
Amounts reclassified from OCI | | | 113 | | | | (3,011 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,898 | ) |
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Tax effect of OCI activity | | | (36 | ) | | | (541 | ) | | | (106 | ) | | | (683 | ) |
Net current period OCI/OCL | | | 94 | | | | 1,818 | | | | 348 | | | | 2,260 | |
Balance as of June 30, 2022 | | $ | (444 | ) | | $ | 1,795 | | | | 348 | | | $ | 1,699 | |
| | Year Ended June 30, 2021 | |
| | Defined Benefit Pension Plan | | | Unrealized (Losses) Gains on Cash Flow Hedges | | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of June 30, 2020 | | $ | (888 | ) | | $ | (295 | ) | | $ | (1,183 | ) |
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OCI/OCL before reclassifications | | | 337 | | | | (2,817 | ) | | | (2,480 | ) |
Amounts reclassified from OCI | | | 123 | | | | 3,173 | | | | 3,296 | |
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Tax effect of OCI activity | | | (110 | ) | | | (84 | ) | | | (194 | ) |
Net current period OCI/OCL | | | 350 | | | | 272 | | | | 622 | |
Balance as of June 30, 2021 | | $ | (538 | ) | | $ | (23 | ) | | $ | (561 | ) |
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F. Debt
On May 24, 2021, we entered into a new credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A (“Wells Fargo”) to extend the maturity for our working line of credit from November 1, 2022, to May 24, 2024. This new credit facility provides total lending capacity of up to $20.0 million and allows us to use the credit facility for working capital as well as potential acquisitions. On August 18, 2021, we entered into an amendment of our credit facility with Wells Fargo. The amended credit facility added a $10.0 million term loan to the existing $20.0 million credit facility, and permitted us to use the $10.0 million term loan as part of the $17.5 million purchase consideration for the acquisition of our new manufacturing and warehouse property in Carlsbad, California. The amended credit agreement also increased the allowed capital expenditures from $10.0 million to $15.0 million for fiscal 2022, (exclusive of the amount paid for the acquisition of the new Carlsbad property noted above). In addition, the new credit notes now reflect a change in the interest rate reference from LIBOR to SOFR. The Credit Agreement was amended and a new Revolving Line of Credit Note, and Security Agreement were entered into. A Term Note and real property security documents were added to secure the Term Note by the new Carlsbad property. Additionally, we entered into a second amendment to our credit facility with Wells Fargo on February 8, 2022 that is effective January 31, 2022 and modifies the annual limit imposed upon our ability to repurchase stock and issue dividends. This amendment increased this limit from $5.0 million annually to $7.0 million annually.
Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, borrowings are subject to eligibility requirements including maintaining (i) a ratio of total liabilities to tangible net worth of not greater than 1.50 to 1.0 at any time; and (ii) a ratio of total current assets to total current liabilities of not less than 1.75 to 1.0 at each fiscal quarter end (iii) net income after taxes not less than $1.00, determined on a trailing four quarter basis with no two consecutive quarterly losses, determined as of each quarter end and (iv) a rolling 4-quarter fixed charge coverage ratio not less than 1.25 to 1.0 as of each fiscal quarter end. The credit agreement also includes a limitation on the amount of capital expenditures that can be made in a given fiscal year, with such limitation set at $15.0 million for our fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 and $7.5 million for all fiscal years thereafter. Any amounts outstanding under the line of credit will bear interest at a fixed or fluctuating interest rate as elected by us from time to time; provided, however, that if the outstanding principal amount is less than $100,000 such amount shall bear interest at the then applicable fluctuating rate of interest. If elected, the fluctuating rate per annum would be equal to 1.29% above the daily simple SOFR rate as in effect from time to time. If a fixed rate is elected, it would equal a per annum rate of 1.29% above the SOFR rolling 30-day average rate in effect on the first day of the applicable fixed rate term. Any amounts outstanding under the line of credit must be paid in full on or before the maturity date. Amounts outstanding that are subject to a fluctuating interest rate may be prepaid at any time without penalty. Amounts outstanding that are subject to a fixed interest rate may be prepaid at any time in minimum amounts of $100,000, subject to a prepayment fee equal to the sum of the discounted monthly differences between payment under a fixed rate versus payment under the variable rate for each month from the month of prepayment through the month in which the then applicable fixed rate term matures. There is an unused commitment fee of 0.125% required as part of the line of credit.
The Term Note used as part of the purchase consideration of our new manufacturing and warehouse property in Carlsbad California referenced above, is for the original principal amount of $10.0 million, and is a seven year term note with payments fully amortized based on a twenty five year assumed term. Installment payments under this loan commenced October 1, 2021 and continue through August 1, 2028 with a final installment consisting of all remaining amounts due to be paid in full on September 1, 2028. Amounts outstanding on this note during the term of the agreement will bear interest equal to 1.8% above the SOFR rolling 30-day average. In connection with our term loan, we entered into an interest rate swap with Wells Fargo that effectively fixes our interest rate on our term loan at 2.4% for the first three years of the term of the note.
Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by our accounts receivable and other rights to payment, general intangibles, inventory, equipment and fixtures. We also have credit approval with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. which allows us to hedge foreign currency exposures up to 30 months in the future. We also have credit approval with Bank of America which allows us to hedge foreign currency exposures up to 24 months in the future.
As of June 30, 2022, we had $171,000 of interest capitalized to building improvements.
As of
June 30, 2022, we had
$9.8 million outstanding under the Term Note used in the purchase of the warehouse in
August 2021. The future debt payments under the Term Note are as follows (in thousands):
| | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2025 | | | 2026 | | | 2027 | | | Thereafter | | | Total | |
Future Debt Payments | | $ | 279 | | | $ | 287 | | | $ | 296 | | | $ | 305 | | | $ | 315 | | | $ | 8,313 | | | $ | 9,795 | |
On June 30, 2022, we were in compliance with all of the financial and other covenants required under the Credit Agreement.
As of June 30, 2022, we had the full $20.0 million available for borrowing under our credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank.
G. Income Taxes
During fiscal 2022, we recorded U.S.-based domestic tax expense of $2.0 million. During fiscal 2021, we recorded U.S.-based domestic tax expense of $0.6 million.
The following is a geographical breakdown of income before income taxes (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United States | | $ | 9,152 | | | $ | 7,462 | |
Foreign | | | 4,507 | | | | 4,663 | |
Total income before income taxes | | $ | 13,659 | | | $ | 12,125 | |
The provision for income taxes for the years ended June 30 consisted of the following (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Current: | | | | | | | | |
Federal | | $ | 1,297 | | | $ | 274 | |
State | | | (1 | ) | | | 59 | |
Foreign | | | 900 | | | | 1,238 | |
| | | 2,196 | | | | 1,571 | |
Deferred: | | | | | | | | |
Federal | | | 501 | | | | 44 | |
State | | | 250 | | | | 211 | |
Foreign | | | — | | | | (469 | ) |
| | | 751 | | | | (214 | ) |
Total provision for income taxes | | $ | 2,947 | | | $ | 1,357 | |
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Net deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Deferred tax assets: | | | | | | | | |
Inventory capitalization | | $ | 373 | | | $ | 259 | |
Inventory reserves | | | 113 | | | | 143 | |
Pension liability | | | — | | | | 150 | |
Lease liability | | | 2,139 | | | | 2,477 | |
Net operating loss carry forward | | | 242 | | | | 94 | |
Accrued compensation | | | 458 | | | | 568 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | 66 | | | | 96 | |
Forward contracts | | | — | | | | 8 | |
Tax credit carry forward | | | 43 | | | | 300 | |
Allowance for bad debt | | | 795 | | | | 863 | |
Other, net | | | — | | | | 3 | |
Total gross deferred tax assets | | | 4,229 | | | | 4,961 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Withholding taxes | | | (1,133 | ) | | | (1,133 | ) |
Fixed assets | | | (1,523 | ) | | | (997 | ) |
Forward contracts | | | (541 | ) | | | — | |
Lease asset | | | (2,073 | ) | | | (2,413 | ) |
Other, net | | | (179 | ) | | | (204 | ) |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | (5,449 | ) | | | (4,747 | ) |
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets | | $ | (1,220 | ) | | $ | 214 | |
At June 30, 2022, we had state tax net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $3.4 million. Under California Assembly Bill 85, effective June 29, 2020, net operating loss deductions were suspended for tax years beginning in 2019, 2020, and 2021 and the carry forward periods of any net operating losses not utilized due to such suspension were extended. California Senate Bill 113, effective February 9, 2022 reinstates net operating loss deductions in tax years beginning in 2022. Our state tax loss carry forwards will begin to expire in fiscal 2029, unless used before their expiration.
Pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the annual use of the net operating loss carry forwards and research and development tax credits could be limited by any greater than 50% ownership change during any three-year testing period. We did not have any ownership changes that met this criterion during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021.
We are subject to taxation in the U.S., Switzerland and various state jurisdictions. Our tax years for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015 and forward are subject to examination by the U.S. tax authorities. Our tax years for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2018 and forward are subject to examination by the state tax authorities. Our tax years for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 and forward are subject to examination by the Swiss tax authorities.
NAIE’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022 for Swiss federal, cantonal and communal taxes is approximately 20%.
As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the Tax Act), we were required to recognize a one-time deemed repatriation transition tax during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2018 based on our total post-1986 earnings and profits (E&P) from our Swiss subsidiary, NAIE. This accumulated E&P amount has historically been considered permanently reinvested thereby allowing us to defer recognizing any U.S. income tax on the amount. We no longer consider undistributed foreign earnings from NAIE as of December 31, 2017 as indefinitely reinvested. We consider earnings accumulated subsequent to December 31, 2017 as indefinitely reinvested.
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A reconciliation of our income tax provision computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21% for fiscal 2022 and for fiscal 2021 to net income before income taxes for the year ended June 30 is as follows (dollars in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Income taxes computed at statutory federal income tax rate | | $ | 2,868 | | | $ | 2,546 | |
State income taxes, net of federal income tax expense | | | 174 | | | | 189 | |
Permanent Differences | | | 85 | | | | (6 | ) |
Foreign tax rate differential | | | (47 | ) | | | (210 | ) |
Tax credits | | | (124 | ) | | | (60 | ) |
FDII export sales incentive | | | (46 | ) | | | (137 | ) |
Stock based compensation | | | 37 | | | | (231 | ) |
Global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) | | | — | | | | 28 | |
GILTI final regulations planning | | | — | | | | (436 | ) |
CARES Act rate differential | | | — | | | | (326 | ) |
Income tax provision as reported | | $ | 2,947 | | | $ | 1,357 | |
Effective tax rate | | | 21.6 | % | | | 11.3 | % |
We expect our U.S. federal statutory rate to be 21% for fiscal years going forward.
H. Employee Benefit Plans
401(k) Plan
We have a profit-sharing plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Code, whereby participants may contribute a percentage of compensation not in excess of the maximum allowed under the Code. Effective January 1, 2022 all employees are eligible to participate in the plan the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Also effective, January 1, 2022, we match 100% of the first 5% of a participant’s compensation contributed to the plan under the 401(k) plan. The total contributions under the plan charged to income from operations totaled $0.5 million for fiscal 2022 and $0.4 million for fiscal 2021.
Additionally, we have a discretionary profit-sharing plan pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Code, whereby we may contribute an additional percentage of compensation. Employees are not required to contribute to the plan to receive the discretionary profit-sharing contribution. The total 401(k) profit sharing contributions under the plan charged to income from operations totaled $0.5 million for fiscal 2022 and zero for fiscal 2021.
We have a “Cafeteria Plan” pursuant to Section 125 of the Code, whereby health care benefits are provided for active employees through insurance companies. Substantially all active full-time employees are eligible for these benefits. We recognize the cost of providing these benefits by expensing the annual premiums, which are based on benefits paid during the year. The premiums expensed to income from operations for these benefits totaled $1.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and $1.2 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
Deferred Compensation Plan
Effective July 16, 2020, the Board of Directors approved and adopted a Non-Qualified Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”). Pursuant to the Incentive Plan, the Human Resources Committee and the Board of Directors may make deferred cash payments or other cash awards (“Awards”) to directors, officers, employees and eligible consultants of NAI, (“Participants”). These Awards are made subject to conditions precedent that must be met before NAI is obligated to make the payment. The purpose of the Incentive Plan is to enhance the long-term stockholder value of NAI by providing the Human Resources Committee and the Board of Directors the ability to make deferred cash payments or other cash awards to encourage Participants to serve NAI or to remain in the service of NAI, or to assist NAI to achieve results determined by the Human Resources Committee or the Board of Directors to be in NAI's best interest.
The Incentive Plan authorizes the Human Resources Committee or the Board of Directors to grant to, and administer, unsecured and deferred cash Awards to Participants and to subject each Award to whatever conditions are determined appropriate by the Human Resources Committee or the Board of Directors. The terms of each Award, including the amount and any conditions that must be met to be entitled to payment of the Award are set forth in an Award Agreement between each Participant and NAI. The Incentive Plan provides the Board of Directors with the discretion to set aside assets to fund the Incentive Plan although that has not been done to date.
During the year ended June 30, 2022, we granted a total of $0.3 million in deferred cash awards to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team. During the year ended June 30, 2021, we granted a total of $1.5 million in deferred cash awards to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team. Each deferred cash award provides for three equal cash payments to the applicable Participant to be paid on the one year, two year, and three year anniversaries of the date of the grant of such Awards, (the “Award Date”); provided on the date of each payment (the “Payment Date”), the Participant has been since Award Date, and continues to be through the Payment Date, a member of our Board of Directors or an employee of NAI. In the event a Participant ceases to be an employee of NAI or a member of our Board of Directors prior to any Payment Date, no further payments shall be made in connection with the Award.
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Defined Benefit Pension Plan
We formerly sponsored a defined benefit pension plan, which provides retirement benefits to employees based generally on years of service and compensation during the last five years before retirement. Effective June 21, 1999, we adopted an amendment to freeze benefit accruals to the participants. Annually, we contribute an amount not less than the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 nor more than the maximum tax-deductible amount.
Disclosure of Funded Status
The following table sets forth the defined benefit pension plan’s funded status and amount recognized in our consolidated balance sheets at June 30 (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Change in Benefit Obligation: | | | | | | | | |
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | | $ | 1,820 | | | $ | 2,035 | |
Interest cost | | | 39 | | | | 39 | |
Actuarial loss | | | (276 | ) | | | (43 | ) |
Benefits paid | | | (145 | ) | | | (211 | ) |
Benefit obligation at end of year | | $ | 1,438 | | | $ | 1,820 | |
Change in Plan Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | | $ | 1,429 | | | $ | 1,339 | |
Actual return on plan assets | | | (190 | ) | | | 294 | |
Employer contributions | | | — | | | | 7 | |
Benefits paid | | | (145 | ) | | | (211 | ) |
Plan expenses | | | — | | | | — | |
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | | $ | 1,094 | | | $ | 1,429 | |
Reconciliation of Funded Status: | | | | | | | | |
Difference between benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets | | $ | (344 | ) | | $ | (391 | ) |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss in accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 495 | | | | 626 | |
Net amount recognized | | $ | 151 | | | $ | 235 | |
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Projected benefit obligation | | $ | 1,438 | | | $ | 1,820 | |
Accumulated benefit obligation | | $ | 1,438 | | | $ | 1,820 | |
Fair value of plan assets | | $ | 1,094 | | | $ | 1,429 | |
The weighted-average discount rate used for determining the projected benefit obligations for the defined benefit pension plan was 4.39% for the year ended June 30, 2022 and 2.74% during the year ended June 30, 2021.
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The components included in the defined benefit pension plan’s net periodic benefit expense for the fiscal years ended June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Interest cost | | $ | 39 | | | $ | 39 | |
Expected return on plan assets | | | (69 | ) | | | (59 | ) |
Recognized actuarial loss | | | 63 | | | | 110 | |
Settlement loss | | | 50 | | | | 73 | |
Net periodic benefit expense | | $ | 83 | | | $ | 163 | |
In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, we did not contribute to our defined benefit pension plan. In the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, we contributed $7,000 to our defined benefit pension plan.
The following is a summary of changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net loss | | $ | (17 | ) | | $ | (277 | ) |
Settlement loss | | | (50 | ) | | | (73 | ) |
Amortization of net loss | | | (63 | ) | | | (110 | ) |
Plan expenses | | | — | | | | — | |
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | (130 | ) | | $ | (460 | ) |
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive loss | | $ | (47 | ) | | $ | (297 | ) |
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The estimated net loss for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $50,000. We do not have any transition obligations or prior service costs recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.
The following benefit payments are expected to be paid (in thousands):
2023 | | $ | 799 | |
2024 | | | — | |
2025 | | | 276 | |
2026 | | | 14 | |
2027 | | | 110 | |
2028-2032 | | | 67 | |
Total benefit payments expected to be paid | | $ | 1,266 | |
The weighted-average rates used for the years ended June 30 in determining the defined benefit pension plan’s net pension costs, were as follows:
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Discount rate | | | 4.39 | % | | | 2.74 | % |
Expected long-term rate of return | | | 6.10 | % | | | 6.60 | % |
Compensation increase rate | | | N/A | | | | N/A | |
Our expected rate of return is determined based on a methodology that considers historical returns of multiple classes analyzed to develop a risk-free real rate of return and risk premiums for each asset class. The overall rate for each asset class was developed by combining a long-term inflation component, the risk-free real rate of return, and the associated risk premium. A weighted average rate was developed based on those overall rates and the target asset allocation of the plan.
Our defined benefit pension plan’s weighted average asset allocation at June 30 and weighted average target allocation were as follows:
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | Target Allocation | |
Equity securities | | | 49 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 55 | % |
Debt securities | | | 20 | % | | | 25 | % | | | 41 | % |
Commodities | | | 0 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 0 | % |
Other | | | 31 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 4 | % |
| | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % |
The underlying basis of the investment strategy of our defined benefit pension plan is to ensure that pension funds are available to meet the plan’s benefit obligations when due. Our investment strategy is a long-term risk controlled approach using diversified investment options with relatively minimal exposure to volatile investment options like derivatives.
The fair values by asset category of our defined benefit pension plan at June 30, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
| | Total | | | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | | | Significant Observable Inputs (Level 2) | | | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | |
Equity securities(1) | | $ | 590 | | | $ | 590 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Debt securities(2) | | $ | 217 | | | $ | 217 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Other(3) | | $ | 287 | | | $ | 287 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total | | $ | 1,094 | | | $ | 1,094 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(1) | This category is comprised of publicly traded funds, of which 51% are large-cap funds, 24% are developed market funds, 19% are mid-cap funds, and 6% are small-cap funds. |
(2) | This category is comprised of publicly traded funds, of which 42% are U.S. fixed income funds and 58% are corporate and foreign market fixed income funds. |
(3) | This category is comprised of commodities and cash alternatives. |
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I. Stockholders’ Equity
Treasury Stock
On September 18, 2020, the Board of Directors authorized a $2.0 million increase to our stock repurchase plan (“Repurchase Plan”), thus bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $12.0 million. On March 12, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $3.0 million increase to the Repurchase Plan, thus bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $15.0 million. On January 14, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized an additional $3.0 million increase to the Repurchase Plan, thus bringing the total authorized repurchase amount to $18.0 million. Under the Repurchase Plan, we may, from time to time, purchase shares of our common stock, depending upon market conditions, in open market or privately negotiated transactions.
Treasury Stock repurchases for the year ended June 30, 2022 were as follows:
| | Shares | | | Average Cost | | | Total Cost (in thousands) | |
Shares purchased under Repurchase Plan | | | 406,817 | | | $ | 12.76 | | | $ | 5,190 | |
Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting | | | 28,263 | | | | 11.08 | | | | 313 | |
Total | | | 435,080 | | | | | | | $ | 5,503 | |
Treasury Stock repurchases for the year ended June 30, 2021 were as follows:
| | Shares | | | Average Cost | | | Total Cost (in thousands) | |
Shares purchased under Repurchase Plan | | | 385,822 | | | $ | 8.28 | | | $ | 3,197 | |
Shares acquired in connection with stock option exercises | | | 30,442 | | | | 9.95 | | | | 303 | |
Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting | | | 47,228 | | | | 13.69 | | | | 647 | |
Total | | | 463,492 | | | | | | | $ | 4,147 | |
Treasury stock repurchase costs include commissions and fees.
Shares acquired from employees for restricted stock vesting and stock options exercises were returned to us by the related employees and in return we paid each employee’s required tax withholding resulting from the vesting of restricted shares. The valuation of the shares acquired and thereby the number of shares returned to us was calculated based on the closing share price on the date the shares vested.
Stock Incentive Plans
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the Company had no stock options outstanding.
Stock option activity for the year ended June 30, 2021 was as follows:
| | 2009 Plan | | | Weighted Average Exercise Price | | | Weighted Average Contractual Term (in years) | | | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
Vested and exercisable at June 30, 2020 | | | 130,000 | | | $ | 6.28 | | | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (130,000 | ) | | $ | 6.28 | | | | | | | | | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | |
Granted | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2021 | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Vested and exercisable at June 30, 2021 | | | — | | | $ | — | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Of the 130,000 options exercised, 120,000 of these option exercises were cashless net exercises resulting in the issuance of 55,915 shares for the year ended June 30, 2021.
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Restricted stock activity for the year ended June 30, 2022 was as follows:
| | Number of Shares – 2009 Plan | | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2021 | | | 61,324 | | | $ | 11.47 | |
Granted | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Vested | | | (51,326 | ) | | $ | 11.52 | |
Forfeited | | | (8,332 | ) | | $ | 10.88 | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2022 | | | 1,666 | | | $ | 8.50 | |
Available for grant at June 30, 2022 | | | — | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares – 2020 Plan | | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2021 | | | 87,773 | | | $ | 16.81 | |
Granted | | | 135,850 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
Vested | | | (25,896 | ) | | $ | 16.81 | |
Forfeited | | | (11,500 | ) | | $ | 16.81 | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2022 | | | 186,227 | | | $ | 12.56 | |
Available for grant at June 30, 2022 | | | 472,377 | | | | | |
Restricted stock activity for the year ended June 30, 2021 was as follows:
| | Number of Shares – 2009 Plan | | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2020 | | | 197,650 | | | $ | 11.06 | |
Granted | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Vested | | | (136,326 | ) | | $ | 10.88 | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2021 | | | 61,324 | | | $ | 11.47 | |
Available for grant at June 30, 2021 | | | — | | | | | |
| | Number of Shares – 2020 Plan | | | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2020 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 91,773 | | | $ | 16.81 | |
Vested | | | (4,000 | ) | | $ | 16.81 | |
Forfeited | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Nonvested at June 30, 2021 | | | 87,773 | | | $ | 16.81 | |
Available for grant at June 30, 2021 | | | 608,227 | | | | | |
Restricted stock grants, granted to members of our Board of Directors and certain key members of our management team, vest over a period of years from the date of grant and the unvested shares cannot be sold or otherwise transferred and the right to receive dividends, if declared by our Board of Directors, is forfeitable until the shares become vested. The total remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock shares amounted to $2.1 million at June 30, 2022 and the weighted average remaining requisite service period of unvested restricted stock shares was 2.4 years.
J. Commitments
We lease a total of 162,000 square feet at our manufacturing facility in Vista, California from an unaffiliated third party under a non-cancelable operating lease. On July 31, 2013, we executed a third amendment to the lease for our manufacturing facility in Vista, CA. As a result of this amendment, our facility lease has been extended through March 2024.
NAIE leases facility space in Manno, Switzerland from two unaffiliated third parties. The leased spaces total approximately 125,000 square feet. We primarily use the facilities for manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distributing nutritional supplement products for the European and Asian marketplaces. On July 1, 2019, NAIE extended the lease on its main manufacturing facility for an additional five years through June 30, 2024. On May 4, 2022 NAIE further extended the lease on its main manufacturing facility for a new term of ten years effective January 1, 2023 with a new expiration date of December 31, 2032, with an option to extend one year.
On November 5, 2018, NAIE entered into a lease with Sofinol SA for approximately 2,870 square meters of commercial warehouse space in a building located on the property adjacent to the leasehold for the primary existing NAIE facility in Manno Switzerland. NAIE uses the space primarily for raw material storage. The lease is for an initial five-year term commencing on January 1, 2019 and NAIE can terminate the lease with 12 months advance notice given on June 30th or December 31st each year of the initial term. At the end of the initial term the lease converts to a year to year lease at the same rental rate terminable by NAIE or the landlord upon 12 months' advance notice.
Minimum rental commitments (exclusive of property tax, insurance and maintenance) under all non-cancelable operating leases with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year, including the lease agreements referred to above, are set forth below as of June 30, 2022 (in thousands):
| | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2025 | | | 2026 | | | 2027 | | | There- after | | | Total | |
Gross minimum rental commitments | | $ | 3,187 | | | $ | 2,607 | | | $ | 1,288 | | | $ | 1,288 | | | $ | 1,288 | | | $ | 7,083 | | | $ | 16,741 | |
Rental expense totaled $3.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and $3.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021.
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K. Economic Dependency
We had substantial net sales to certain customers during the fiscal years ended June 30 shown in the following table. The loss of any of these customers, or a significant decline in sales or the growth rate of sales to these customers, or in their ability to make payments when due, could have a material adverse impact on our net sales and net income. Net sales to any one customer representing 10% or more of the respective year’s consolidated net sales were as follows (dollars in thousands):
| | Fiscal 2022 | | | Fiscal 2021 | |
Customer 1 | | $ | 54,599 | | | $ | 90,820 | |
Customer 2 | | | 37,218 | | | (a) | |
Customer 3 | | | 31,552 | | | | 25,410 | |
| | $ | 123,369 | | | $ | 116,230 | |
| (a) | Sales were less than 10% of the respective period’s consolidated net sales. |
Accounts receivable from these customers totaled $10.7 million at June 30, 2022 and $14.0 million at June 30, 2021.
We buy certain products, including beta-alanine, from a single supplier. The loss of this supplier or other raw material suppliers could have a material adverse impact on our net sales and net income. Raw material purchases from any one supplier representing 10% or more of the respective period’s total raw material purchases were as follows (dollars in thousands):
| | Year ended June 30, | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
| | Raw Material Purchases by Supplier | | | % of Total Raw Material Purchases | | | Raw Material Purchases by Supplier | | | % of Total Raw Material Purchases | |
Supplier 1 | | $ | 14,065 | | | | 17 | % | | $ | 23,033 | | | | 24 | % |
| | $ | 14,065 | | | | 17 | % | | $ | 23,033 | | | | 24 | % |
L. Derivatives and Hedging
We are exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to forecasted product sales denominated in foreign currencies and to other transactions of NAIE, our foreign subsidiary. As part of our overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, we may use foreign exchange contracts in the form of forward contracts. There can be no guarantee any such contracts, to the extent we enter into such contracts, will be effective hedges against our foreign currency exchange risk.
During the year ended June 30, 2022 and prior, we entered into forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges primarily to protect against the foreign exchange risks inherent in our forecasted sales of products at prices denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. These contracts are expected to be settled through August 2023. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, we record the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and subsequently reclassify these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.
For foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges, hedge effectiveness is measured using the spot rate. Changes in the spot-forward differential are excluded from the test of hedge effectiveness and are recorded currently in earnings as revenue. We measure effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the hedged item as well as ensuring the assumptions we made at hedge inception have not materially changed. No hedging relationships were terminated as a result of ineffective hedging for the years ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021.
We monitor the probability of forecasted transactions as part of the hedge effectiveness testing on a quarterly basis.
As of June 30, 2022, the notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts were $37.7 million (€31.9 million). As of June 30, 2022, a net loss of approximately $2.3 million offset by $542,000 of deferred taxes, related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was recorded in OCI. As of June 30, 2021, a net loss of approximately $33,000, offset by $8,000 of deferred taxes, related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was recorded in OCI. It is expected that $1.9 million of the gross loss as of June 30, 2022, will be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions.
During the year ended June 30, 2022, we recognized $5.4 million of net gains in OCI, reclassified $3.0 million of gains and forward point amortization from OCI to Net Sales. During the year ended June 30, 2021, we recognized $2.8 million of net losses in OCI, reclassified $3.2 million of losses and forward point amortization from OCI to Net Sales.
For foreign currency contracts not designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the fair value of the hedge are recorded directly to foreign exchange gain or loss in other income in an effort to offset the change in valuation of the underlying hedged item. During the year ended June 30, 2022 we entered into forward contracts in order to hedge foreign exchange risk associated with our lease liability at NAIE, which is denominated in Swiss Francs (CHF). As of June 30, 2022, the notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts not designated as cash flow hedges were approximately $5.2 million (CHF 5.0 million).
We are exposed to interest rate fluctuations related to our $10.0 million Term Note with Wells Fargo, which carries a variable interest rate of 1.80% above the SOFR rolling 30-day average. To manage our exposure to this variable rate, on August 23, 2021, we entered into a floored interest rate swap that fixes our all-in rate on this loan to 2.4% for the first three years of the term loan. Fluctuations in the relation of our contractual swap rate to current market rates are recorded as an asset or liability with an offset to OCI at the end of each reporting period. Interest expense is adjusted for the difference between the actual SOFR spread and the swap contractual rate such that our effective interest expense for each period is equal to our hedged rate of 2.4%.
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M. Contingencies
From time to time, we become involved in various investigations, claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of our business. These matters may relate to product liability, employment, intellectual property, tax, regulation, contract or other matters. The resolution of these matters as they arise will be subject to various uncertainties and, even if such claims are without merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. While unfavorable outcomes are possible, based on available information, we generally do not believe the resolution of these matters will result in a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial condition, or results of operations and the price of our common stock. However, a settlement payment or unfavorable outcome could adversely impact our results of operations. Our evaluation of the likely impact of these actions could change in the future and we could have unfavorable outcomes we do not expect.
COVID-19 Pandemic
The Company continues to monitor and evaluate the risks to public health and the impact on overall global business activity related to the COVID-19 pandemic, including potential impacts on our employees, customers, suppliers and financial results. As the situation remains fluid, it is difficult to predict the duration and scope of the pandemic and its impact on our business. However, it may result in a material adverse impact to our financial position, operations and cash flows if conditions persist or worsen.
N. Segment Information
Our business consists of two segments for financial reporting purposes. The two segments are identified as (i) private-label contract manufacturing, which primarily relates to the provision of private-label contract manufacturing services to companies that market and distribute nutritional supplements and other health care products, and (ii) patent and trademark licensing, which primarily includes direct raw material sales and royalty income from our license and supply agreements associated with the sale and use of beta-alanine under our CarnoSyn® and SR CarnoSyn® trade names.
We evaluate performance based on a number of factors. The primary performance measures for each segment are net sales and income or loss from operations before corporate allocations. Operating income or loss for each segment does not include corporate general and administrative expenses, interest expense and other miscellaneous income and expense items. Corporate general and administrative expenses include, but are not limited to human resources, corporate legal, finance, information technology, and other corporate level related expenses, which are not allocated to any segment. Transfers of raw materials between segments are recorded at cost. The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note A.
Our operating results by business segment for the years ended June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Net Sales | | | | | | | | |
Private-label contract manufacturing | | $ | 154,798 | | | $ | 164,310 | |
Patent and trademark licensing | | | 16,168 | | | | 14,210 | |
| | $ | 170,966 | | | $ | 178,520 | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Income from Operations | | | | | | | | |
Private-label contract manufacturing | | $ | 15,667 | | | $ | 17,744 | |
Patent and trademark licensing | | | 6,780 | | | | 4,442 | |
Income from operations of reportable segments | | | 22,447 | | | | 22,186 | |
Corporate expenses not allocated to segments | | | (8,768 | ) | | | (8,514 | ) |
| | $ | 13,679 | | | $ | 13,672 | |
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
Assets | | | | | | | | |
Private-label contract manufacturing | | $ | 115,649 | | | $ | 95,324 | |
Patent and trademark licensing | | | 30,354 | | | | 24,957 | |
| | $ | 146,003 | | | $ | 120,281 | |
Our private-label contract manufacturing products are sold both in the U.S. and in markets outside the U.S., including Europe, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Asia. Our primary markets outside the U.S. are Europe and Asia. Our patent and trademark licensing activities are primarily based in the U.S.
Net sales by geographic region, based on the customers’ location, for the two years ended June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
United States | | $ | 115,255 | | | $ | 94,702 | |
Markets outside the United States | | | 55,711 | | | | 83,818 | |
Total net sales | | $ | 170,966 | | | $ | 178,520 | |
Products manufactured by NAIE accounted for 84% of consolidated net sales in markets outside the U.S. in fiscal 2022 and 77% in fiscal 2021. No products manufactured by NAIE were sold in the U.S. during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2022 and 2021.
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Long-lived assets by geographic region, based on the location of the company or subsidiary at which they were located or made, for the two years ended June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
United States | | $ | 43,769 | | | $ | 21,109 | |
Europe | | | 22,505 | | | | 17,039 | |
Total Long-Lived Assets | | $ | 66,274 | | | $ | 38,148 | |
Total assets by geographic region, based on the location of the company or subsidiary at which they were located or made, for the two years ended June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
United States | | $ | 83,443 | | | $ | 67,307 | |
Europe | | | 62,560 | | | | 52,974 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 146,003 | | | $ | 120,281 | |
Capital expenditures by geographic region, based on the location of the company or subsidiary at which they were located or made, for the two years ended June 30 were as follows (in thousands):
| | 2022 | | | 2021 | |
United States | | $ | 25,383 | | | $ | 2,336 | |
Europe | | | 1,105 | | | | 2,771 | |
Total Capital Expenditures | | $ | 26,488 | | | $ | 5,107 | |
O. Subsequent Events
On July 21st, 2022, we purchased three forward contracts designated and effective as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange risk inherent in a portion of our forecasted sales transactions denominated in Euros. The three contracts expire quarterly beginning December 2022 and ending September 2023. The forward contracts have a notional amount of €5.9 million and a weighted average forward rate of 1.030.
On August 16th, 2022, we purchased one forward contract to protect against the foreign currency exchange risk inherent in our long-term lease liability denominated in Swiss Francs. The forward contract had a notional amount of CHF 7.5 million and a weighted average forward rate of 0.9477. This contract expired on September 7, 2022. On September 7, 2022, we purchased another forward contract related to our long-term lease liability denominated in Swiss Francs to replace the forward contracts which expired. The forward contract has a notional amount of CHF 12.0 million and a weighted average forward rate of 0.9735.
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