UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
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For the quarterly period ended
| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission File No.
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer", "accelerated filer", "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
On September 14, 2023, there were
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.
FORM 10-Q
For the fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2023
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PERMA-PIPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PERMA-PIPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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PERMA-PIPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
PERMA-PIPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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PERMA-PIPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
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PERMA-PIPE INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
July 31, 2023
(Tabular amounts presented in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Note 1 - Basis of presentation
The interim consolidated financial statements of Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc., and subsidiaries (collectively, "PPIH", "Company", or "Registrant") are unaudited, but include all adjustments that the Company's management considers necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. These adjustments consist of normal recurring adjustments. Information and footnote disclosures have been omitted pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules and regulations. The consolidated balance sheet as of January 31, 2023 is derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet as of that date. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of future or annual results. Interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company's fiscal year ends on January 31. Years and balances described as 2023 and 2022 are for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024 and for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, respectively.
Significant New Accounting Policies
Refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2023 as filed with the SEC on April 27, 2023 for discussion of the Company's significant accounting policies. During the six months ended July 31, 2023, the following accounting policy was adopted:
Current Expected Credit Loss
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The new guidance affects 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. The amended guidance requires the application of a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model, which measures credit losses based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company adopted this guidance effective February 1, 2023, which was not material to the consolidated financial statements for the six months ended July 31, 2023.
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events through September 14, 2023, the date the financial statements were issued. Any material subsequent events that occurred during this time have been properly recognized and/or disclosed in these consolidated financial statements.
Note 2 - Business segment reporting
The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of products in reportable segment: Piping Systems. The Company engineers, manufactures and sells pre-insulated specialty piping systems, and leak detection systems. Pre-insulated specialty piping systems include: (i) insulated and jacketed district heating and cooling piping systems for efficient energy distribution from central energy plants to multiple locations, (ii) primary and secondary containment piping systems for transporting chemicals, hazardous fluids and petroleum products, (iii) the coating and/or insulation of oil and gas gathering and transmission pipelines, and (iv) liquid and powder based anti-corrosion coatings applied both to the external and internal surfaces of steel pipe, including shapes like bends, reducers, tees, and other spools/fittings used in pipelines for the transportation of oil and gas products and potable water. The Company's leak detection systems are sold with its piping systems or on a stand-alone basis to monitor areas where fluid intrusion may contaminate the environment, endanger personal safety, cause a fire hazard, impair essential services or damage equipment or property.
Note 3 - Accounts receivable
The majority of the Company's accounts receivable consist of geographically dispersed contractors and manufacturing companies. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of a customer's financial condition. In the United States, collateral is not generally required. In the United Arab Emirates ("U.A.E."), Saudi Arabia, Egypt and India, letters of credit are obtained for significant orders. Accounts receivable are due within various time periods specified in the terms applicable to the specific contract and are stated at amounts due from customers net of any allowance for claims and credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is based on specifically identified amounts in customers' accounts, where future collectability is deemed uncertain. Management exercises its judgment in adjusting the provision as a consequence of known items, such as current economic factors and credit trends. Past due trade accounts receivable balances are written off when an amount is deemed uncollectible and all attempts to collect have been exhausted. The write-off is recorded against the allowance for credit losses.
In 2015, the Company completed a project in the Middle East with billings in the aggregate amount of approximately $
Regardless of the contractual due date for payment, the Company has been actively engaged in ongoing efforts to collect this outstanding balance. The Company continues to engage with the customer to ensure full payment of the open balances, and during June 2022, a partial payment was received to settle $
For the three months ended July 31, 2023, customer accounted for
As of July 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023, customer accounted for
Note 4 - Revenue recognition
The Company accounts for its revenues under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
Revenue from contracts with customers
The Company defines a contract as an agreement that has approval and commitment from both parties, defined rights and identifiable payment terms, which ensures the contract has commercial substance and that collectability is reasonably assured.
The Company’s standard revenue transactions are classified into two main categories:
| 1) | Systems and Coating - Includes all bundled products in which PPIH engineers and manufactures pre-insulated specialty piping systems, provides insulation and anti-corrosion coatings to pipes used in land-lines and subsea flowlines, and to subsea oil production equipment. |
| 2) | Products - Includes cables, leak detection products, heat trace products, material/goods not bundled with piping or flowline systems, and field services not bundled into a project contract. |
In accordance with ASC 606-10-25-27 through 29, the Company recognizes specialty piping and coating systems revenue over time as the manufacturing process progresses because one of the following conditions exist:
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| 1) | the customer owns the material that is being coated, so the customer controls the asset and thus the work-in-process; or |
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Products revenue is recognized when goods are shipped or services are performed (ASC 606-10-25-30).
A breakdown of the Company's revenues by revenue class for the three and six months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
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The input method as noted in ASC 606-10-55-20 is used by certain operating entities to measure revenue by the costs incurred to date relative to the estimated costs to satisfy the contract over time. Generally, these contracts are considered a single performance obligation satisfied over time and due to the custom nature of the goods and services, the "over time" method is the most faithful depiction of the Company’s performance as it measures the value of the goods and services transferred to the customer. Costs include all material, labor, and direct costs incurred to satisfy the performance obligations of the contract. Revenue recognition begins when projects costs are incurred.
The output method as noted in ASC 606-10-55-17 is used by all other operating entities to measure revenue by the direct measurement of the outputs produced relative to the remaining goods promised under the contract. Due to the types of end customers, generally these contracts require formal inspection protocols or specific export documentation for units produced, or produced and shipped, therefore, the output method is the most faithful depiction of the Company’s performance. Depending on the conditions of the contract, revenue may be recognized based on units produced, inspected and held by the Company prior to shipment or on units produced, inspected and shipped.
Some of the Company’s operating entities invoice and collect milestones or other contractual obligations prior to the transfer of goods and services, but do not recognize revenue until the performance obligations are satisfied under the methods discussed above.
Contract modifications that occur prior to the start of the manufacturing process will supersede the original contract and revenue is recognized using the modified contract value. Contract modifications that occur during the manufacturing process (changes in scope of work, job performance, material costs, and/or final contract settlements) are recognized in the period in which the revisions are known. Provisions are made for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts in the contract liabilities account in the period in which such losses are determined.
Contract assets and liabilities
Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed for contract work in progress for which the Company has a valid contract and an enforceable right to payment for work completed. Contract liabilities represent billings in excess of costs for contract work in progress for which the Company has a valid contract and an enforceable right to payment for work completed. Both customer billings and the satisfaction (or partial satisfaction) of the performance obligation(s) occur throughout the manufacturing process and impact the period end balances in these accounts.
The following table shows the reconciliation of costs in excess of billings and billings in excess of costs:
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The Company anticipates that substantially all costs incurred on uncompleted contracts as of July 31, 2023 will be billed and collected within year, and all billings on uncompleted contracts as of July 31, 2023 will be satisfied and collected within one year.
Unbilled accounts receivable
The Company has recorded $
Practical expedients
Costs to obtain a contract are not considered to be incremental or material, and project duration generally does not span more than one year. Accordingly, the Company applies the practical expedient for these types of costs and as such, are expensed in the period incurred.
As the Company's contracts are generally less than one year, the Company has applied the practical expedient regarding disclosure of the aggregate amount and future timing of performance obligations that are unsatisfied or partially satisfied as of the end of the reporting period.
Note 5 - Income taxes
The determination of the consolidated provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and related valuation allowances requires management to make judgments and estimates. As a company with subsidiaries in foreign jurisdictions, the process of calculating income taxes involves estimating current tax obligations and exposures in each jurisdiction as well as making judgments regarding the future recoverability of deferred tax assets. Income earned in the U.A.E. is not subject to local country income tax. Additionally, the relative proportion of taxable income earned domestically versus internationally can fluctuate significantly from period to period. Changes in the estimated level of annual pre-tax income, tax laws and the results of tax audits can affect the overall effective income tax rate, which impacts the level of income tax expense and net income. Judgments and estimates related to the Company's projections and assumptions are inherently uncertain; therefore, actual results could differ materially from projections.
The Company's worldwide effective tax rates ("ETR") for the three months ended July 31, 2023 and 2022 were
The Company expects that future distributions from foreign subsidiaries will not be subject to incremental U.S. federal tax as they will either be remittances of previously taxed earnings and profits or eligible for a full dividends received deduction. Current and future earnings in the Company's subsidiaries in Canada and Egypt are not permanently reinvested. The earnings from these subsidiaries are subject to tax in their local jurisdiction, and withholding taxes in these jurisdictions are considered. The Company's liability was $
Note 6 - Impairment of long-lived assets
The Company's assessment of long-lived assets, and other identifiable intangibles is based upon factors that market participants would use in accordance with the accounting guidance for the fair value measurement of assets. At July 31, 2023, the Company assessed whether there were any triggering events that may have occurred which could indicate that more likely than not that the fair values of the Company's long-lived assets exceeded their carrying values, and an impairment may exist. Based on this assessment, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that the fair values of the Company's long-lived assets exceeded their carrying values, and
Goodwill. The purchase price of an acquired company is allocated between intangible assets and the net tangible assets of the acquired business with the residual of the purchase price recorded as goodwill. All identifiable goodwill as of July 31, 2023 and January 31, 2023 was attributable to the purchase of the remaining
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The Company performs an impairment assessment of goodwill annually as of January 31, or more frequently if triggering events occur, based on the estimated fair value of the related reporting unit or intangible asset. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. At July 31, 2023, the Company assessed potential triggering events that may have occurred which could indicate that more likely than not that the fair value of recognized goodwill exceeded its carrying value, and an impairment may exist. In performing this assessment, the Company determined that the fair value exceeded its carrying value, and
Note 7 - Stock-based compensation
The Company has prior incentive plans under which previously granted awards remain outstanding but under which no new awards may be granted. At July 31, 2023 the Company had reserved a total of
The Company's prior incentive plans provided for the grant of deferred shares, non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, and performance-based restricted stock units intended to qualify under section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. The prior incentive plans authorized awards to officers, employees, consultants, and independent directors.
The Company's 2021 Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan dated May 26, 2021 was approved by the Company's stockholders in May 2021 ("2021 Plan"). The 2021 Plan will expire in May 2024. The 2021 Plan authorizes awards to officers, employees, consultants and independent directors. Grants were made to the Company's employees, officers and independent directors under the 2021 Plan, as described below.
Stock-based compensation expense
The Company has granted stock-based compensation awards to eligible employees, officers or independent directors. The Company recognized the following stock-based compensation expense for the periods presented:
| Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Restricted stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Stock Options
The Company did grant any stock options during the three or six months ended July 31, 2023. The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity:
| (Shares in thousands) | Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price (Per share) | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (In years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding at January 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | - | |||||||||||||
| Expired or forfeited | ( | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||
| Outstanding and exercisable at July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
There was
Restricted stock
The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock activity for the six months ended July 31, 2023:
| (Shares in thousands) | Restricted Shares | Weighted Average Price (Per share) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||||||||
| Outstanding at January 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Granted | ||||||||||||
| Vested and issued | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Forfeited or retired for taxes | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||
As of July 31, 2023, there was $
Note 8 - Earnings (loss) per share
| Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average common shares outstanding at July 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive effect of equity compensation plans | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding assuming full dilution | ||||||||||||||||
| Stock options and restricted stock not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share of common stock because the option exercise prices or grant date prices exceeded the average market prices of the common shares | ||||||||||||||||
| Stock options and restricted stock with exercise prices or grant date prices below the average market prices | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) attributable to common stock | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stock | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||
Note 9 - Debt
Debt totaled $
Revolving lines - North America. On September 20, 2018, the Company and certain of its U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries (collectively, together with the Company, the “North American Loan Parties”) entered into a Revolving Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association ("PNC"), as administrative agent and lender, providing for a -year $
On September 17, 2021, the North American Loan Parties executed an extension of the Credit Agreement with PNC, providing for a new -year $
The Borrowers have used and will continue to use borrowings under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility (i) to fund future capital expenditures; (ii) to fund ongoing working capital needs; and (iii) for other corporate purposes, including potentially additional stock repurchases. Borrowings under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to an alternate base rate or the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (as defined in the Renewed Senior Credit Facility, "SOFR"), plus, in each case, an applicable margin. The applicable margin is based on a fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") range. Interest on alternate base rate borrowings is the alternate base rate (as defined in the Renewed Senior Credit Facility) plus an applicable margin, ranging from
Subject to certain exceptions, borrowings under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the North American Loan Parties’ assets. The Renewed Senior Credit Facility matures on September 20, 2026. Subject to certain qualifications and exceptions, the Renewed Senior Credit Facility contains covenants that, among other things, restrict the North American Loan Parties’ ability to create liens, merge or consolidate, consummate acquisitions, make investments, dispose of assets, incur debt, and pay dividends and other distributions. In addition, the North American Loan Parties may not make capital expenditures in excess of $
The Renewed Senior Credit Facility also contains financial covenants requiring the North American Loan Parties to achieve a ratio of its EBITDA (as defined in the Renewed Senior Credit Facility) to the sum of scheduled cash principal payments on indebtedness for borrowed money and interest payments on the advances under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility of not less than
The Renewed Senior Credit Facility contains customary events of default. If an event of default occurs and is continuing, then PNC may terminate all commitments to extend further credit and declare all amounts outstanding under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility due and payable immediately. In addition, if any of the North American Loan Parties or certain of their subsidiaries become the subject of voluntary or involuntary proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, then any outstanding obligations under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility will automatically become immediately due and payable. Loans outstanding under the Renewed Senior Credit Facility will bear interest at a rate of
As of July 31, 2023, the Company had borrowed an aggregate of $
Finance obligation - buildings and land. On April 14, 2021, the Company entered into a purchase and sale agreement (the "Purchase and Sale Agreement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the Company sold its land and buildings in Lebanon, Tennessee (the "Property") for $
In accordance with ASC 842, Leases, this transaction was recorded as a failed sale and leaseback as the present value of lease payments exceeded substantially the fair value of the underlying assets. The Company utilized an incremental borrowing rate of
Revolving lines - foreign. The Company also has credit arrangements used by its Middle Eastern subsidiaries in the U.A.E., Egypt and Saudi Arabia as discussed further below.
United Arab Emirates
The Company has a revolving line for
The Company has a revolving line for
The Company has a credit agreement for capital expenditure financing with a bank in the U.A.E. for
Egypt
In June 2021, the Company's Egyptian subsidiary entered into a credit arrangement with a bank in Egypt for a revolving line of
In December 2021, the Company entered into a credit arrangement for project financing with a bank in Egypt for
In August 2022, the Company's Egyptian subsidiary entered into a credit arrangement with a bank in Egypt for a revolving line of
Saudi Arabia
In March 2022, the Company's Saudi Arabian subsidiary entered into a credit arrangement with a bank in Saudi Arabia for a revolving line of
These credit arrangements are in the form of overdraft facilities and project financing at rates competitive in the countries in which the Company operates. The lines are secured by certain equipment, certain assets (such as accounts receivable and inventory), and a guarantee by the Company. Some credit arrangement covenants require a minimum tangible net worth to be maintained, including maintaining certain levels of intercompany subordinated debt. In addition, some of the revolving credit facilities restrict payment of dividends or undertaking of additional debt. The Company guarantees only a portion of the subsidiaries' debt, including foreign debt. As of July 31, 2023, the amount of foreign subsidiary debt guaranteed by the Company was approximately $
The Company was in compliance with the covenants under the credit arrangements in the U.A.E., Egypt and Saudi Arabia as of July 31, 2023, with the exception of those arrangements that have expired and have not yet been renewed. Although certain of the arrangements have expired and the borrowings could be required to be repaid immediately by the banks, the Company is in regular communication with the respective banks throughout the renewal process and all of the arrangements have continued without interruption or penalty. On July 31, 2023, interest rates were based on (i) the Emirates Inter Bank Offered Rate plus
Mortgages. On July 28, 2016, the Company entered into a mortgage agreement secured by the Company's manufacturing facility located in Alberta, Canada that matures on December 2042. As of July 31, 2023, the remaining balance on the mortgage in Canada is approximately CAD
Note 10 - Leases
Operating Leases. In August 2020, the Company entered into a new lease in Abu Dhabi for land upon which the Company intends to build a facility. The initial annual payments were approximately
In March and December 2022, the Company served Notices of Termination to its lessor for the Company's lease of land and buildings in Fujairah in the U.A.E. The Company served the Notices of Termination in connection with the Company's intended relocation to a different facility in Abu Dhabi. The Company vacated portions of the leased space in December 2022 and expects to vacate the remaining space in 2023. The first Notice of Termination required that the Company pay an additional amount equal to three months' rent after that termination to enable the lessor to prepare the assets for lease by another party. As a result of the termination, the Company has recognized adjustments to the amounts recorded in the consolidated financial statements as of July 31, 2023. The termination resulted in decreases of $
Finance Leases. The Company has several significant operating lease agreements, with lease terms of to years, which consist of real estate, vehicles and office equipment leases. These leases do not require any contingent rental payments, impose any financial restrictions or contain any residual value guarantees. Certain of the Company’s leases include renewal options and escalation clauses; renewal options have not been included in the calculation of the lease liabilities and right-of-use ("ROU") assets as the Company is not reasonably certain to exercise the options. The Company does not have any arrangements where it acts as a lessor, other than one sub-lease arrangement.
At July 31, 2023, the Company had total operating lease liabilities of $
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows (in thousands):
| Operating and Finance leases: | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||||||
| Finance leases assets: | ||||||||
| Property and Equipment - gross | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Property and Equipment - net | $ | $ | ||||||
| Finance lease liabilities: | ||||||||
| Finance lease liability short-term | $ | $ | ||||||
| Total finance lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease assets: | ||||||||
| Operating lease ROU assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease liabilities: | ||||||||
| Operating lease liability short-term | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating lease liability long-term | ||||||||
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
Total lease costs consist of the following (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended July 31, | Six Months Ended July 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| Lease costs | Consolidated Statements of Operations Classification | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Finance Lease Costs | |||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of ROU assets | Cost of sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Interest on lease liabilities | Interest expense | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating lease costs | Cost of sales, SG&A expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Short-term lease costs (1) | Cost of sales, SG&A expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Sub-lease income | SG&A expenses | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Total Lease costs | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||
(1) Includes variable lease costs, which are immaterial.
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows (in thousands):
| Six Months Ended July 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||||||
| Financing cash outflows from finance leases | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating cash outflows from finance leases | ||||||||
| Operating cash outflows from operating leases | ||||||||
| ROU liabilities obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: | ||||||||
| Operating leases liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Six Months Ended July 31, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| ROU liabilities obtained in exchange for new lease obligations: | ||||||||
| Finance leases liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Operating leases liabilities | ||||||||
Weighted-average lease terms and discount rates are as follows:
| July 31, 2023 | ||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years): | ||||
| Finance leases | ||||
| Operating leases | ||||
| Weighted-average discount rates: | ||||
| Finance leases | % | |||
| Operating leases | % | |||
Maturities of lease liabilities as of July 31, 2023, are as follows (in thousands):
| Operating Leases | Finance Leases | |||||||
| For the six months ending January 31, 2024 | $ | $ | ||||||
| For the year ending January 31, 2025 | ||||||||
| For the year ending January 31, 2026 | ||||||||
| For the year ending January 31, 2027 | ||||||||
| For the year ending January 31, 2028 | ||||||||
| For the year ending January 31, 2029 | ||||||||
| Thereafter | ||||||||
| Total lease payments | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less: amount representing interest | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Total lease liabilities at July 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||
Rent expense on operating leases, which is recorded on straight-line basis, was $
Note 11 - Restricted cash
| (In thousands) | July 31, 2023 | January 31, 2023 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | ||||||
| Restricted cash | ||||||||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows | $ | $ | ||||||
Note 12 - Fair value
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are reasonable estimates of their fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying amount of the Company's short-term debt, revolving lines of credit and long-term debt approximate fair value because the majority of the amounts outstanding accrue interest at variable market rates.
Note 13 - Recent accounting pronouncements
The Company evaluated recent accounting pronouncements and does not expect any to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
Note 14 - Treasury stock
The repurchase program approved on October 4, 2021 authorized the Company to use up to $
The following table sets forth the repurchase activity with respect to the Company's shares of common stock during the three months ended July 31, 2023 (in thousands, except per share information):
| Period | Total number of shares purchased | Average price paid (per share) | Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs | Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs | ||||||||||||
| May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||
| June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| July 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | ||||||||||||||||
On July 26, 2022, the Company retired
Note 15 - Noncontrolling interests
The Company has a controlling financial interest in certain investments which are not considered wholly owned subsidiaries. Accordingly, there remains a minority portion of the equity interest that is owned by a third party. Pursuant to the applicable guidance contained in ASC 810, Consolidations, the balance sheet and operating activities of these investments are included in the Company's consolidated financial statements. The Company adjusts the net income in the consolidated statements of operations to exclude the proportionate share of results that is attributable to non-controlling interests. Additionally, the Company presents the proportionate share that is attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests as temporary equity within our consolidated balance sheet. This mezzanine presentation is the result of the non-controlling interests being subject to a put option that is not solely within the Company's control and in connection with the equity shares of the business arrangement that is redeemable any time after five years following the date of incorporation. Further, the put option did not meet the definition of a derivative due to not containing a net settlement provision and the shares not being readily convertible to cash, thereby being considered embedded with respect to the non-controlling interests.
On June 1, 2023, the Company closed on its formation of the joint venture ("The JV Agreement") with Gulf Insulation Group ("GIG") a leading provider of pre-insulated piping systems, leak detection systems, and pipe fabrication, in which the Company acquired a
Net income attributable to GIG was $
In connection with the joint venture, at the formation of the JV Agreement, the Company agreed to a promissory note in the principal amount $
| Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") |
The statements contained in this MD&A and other information contained elsewhere in this quarterly report, which can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," "expect," "continue," "remains," "intend," "aim," "should," "prospects," "could," "future," "potential," "believes," "plans," "likely" and "probable" or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. These statements should be considered as subject to the many risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and business environment. Such risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected as a result of many factors, including, but not limited to, those under the heading Item 1A. Risk Factors included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company's fiscal year ends on January 31. Years and balances described as 2023 and 2022 are for the fiscal year ending January 31, 2024 and the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023, respectively.
This MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, contained elsewhere in this report. Percentages set forth below in this MD&A have been rounded to the nearest percentage point.
Supply Chain Constraints and Inflationary Impacts
Due to the current inflationary environment, raw material supply shortages and transportation delays, the Company may experience delays and increased prices for raw materials used in the production processes. To mitigate these impacts, the Company has implemented several strategies, including purchasing from alternative suppliers and planning for material purchases further in advance to ensure the Company has materials when needed. The Company has also updated its pricing to customers to offset the impacts of the raw material price increases. These impacts are expected to continue throughout 2023.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company is engaged in the manufacture and sale of products in one reportable segment. Since the Company focuses on discrete projects, operating results can be significantly impacted as a result of large variations in the level of project activity in reporting periods.
| ($ in thousands) |
Three Months Ended July 31, |
Six Months Ended July 31, |
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| 2023 |
2022 |
Change favorable (unfavorable) | 2023 |
2022 |
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| Amount |
Percent of Net Sales |
Amount |
Percent of Net Sales |
Amount |
Amount |
Percent of Net Sales |
Amount |
Percent of Net Sales |
Amount |
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| Net sales |
$ | 35,141 | $ | 37,003 | $ | (1,862 | ) | $ | 64,798 | $ | 68,225 | $ | (3,427 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit |
9,464 | 27 | % | 9,886 | 27 | % | (422 | ) | 16,239 | 25 | % | 16,935 | 25 | % | (696 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative expenses |
5,283 | 15 | % | 5,248 | 14 | % | (35 | ) | 10,742 | 17 | % | 10,897 | 16 | % | 155 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling expense |
1,490 | 4 | % | 1,313 | 4 | % | (177 | ) | 2,730 | 4 | % | 2,553 | 4 | % | (177 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense |
636 | 500 | (136 | ) | 1,148 | 867 | (281 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) |
81 | (62 | ) | 143 | 154 | (15 | ) | 169 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes |
2,136 | 2,763 | (627 | ) | 1,773 | 2,603 | (830 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense |
966 | 893 | (73 | ) | 1,725 | 1,620 | (105 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) |
1,170 | 1,870 | (700 | ) | 48 | 983 | (935 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
148 | - | (148 | ) | 148 | - | (148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||