UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-K10-K

 

☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 ORor 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIESSECRURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 20172021

or

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

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

Commission File Number 1-7635

 

TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Wisconsin

39-066711039-0667110

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

  

1328 Racine Street, Racine, Wisconsin

53403

(Address of Principal Executive Office)

(Zip Code)

  

Registrant's Telephone Number, including area code:

(262) 638-4000638‑4000

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered:registered

Common stock, no parStock (No Par Value)

TWIN

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Preferred stock purchase rights

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

 

None

(Title of Class)

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

YES [  ] NO [ √ ]Yes ☐ No ☑

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

YES [  ] NO [ √ ]Yes ☐ No ☑

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

    YES [√ ] NO [  ]Yes ☑ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files) YES [√ ] NO [  ]

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K [   ].Yes ☑ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See 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 [ √ ]

Non-accelerated Filer [  ]     Smaller reporting company [  ]     Emerging growth company [  ]

 

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act [  ].☐.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report ☑.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).

YES [  ] NO [ √ ]Yes ☐ No ☑

 

At December 30, 2016,25, 2020, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliatesnon‑affiliates of the registrant was $123,053,259.$77,500,872. Determination of stock ownership by affiliates was made solely for the purpose of responding to this requirement and registrant is not bound by this determination for any other purpose.

 

At August 24, 2017,20, 2021, the registrant had 11,572,52313,654,965 shares of its common stock outstanding.

 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

 

Portions of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which will be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this report, are incorporated by reference into Part III.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

TWIN DISC, INC. - FORM 10-K

FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 20172021

 

PART I.

  
   
 

Item 1.

Business.

4

 

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

5

 

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments.

810

 

Item 2.

Properties.

910

 

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings.

910

 

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosure.

910

  

Information About Our Executive Officers of the Registrant.Officers.

1011

PART II.

  
   
 

Item 5.

Market for the Registrant’s Common Stock, and Related Stockholder Matters.Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

1112

 

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data.

13

 

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

13

 

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk.

2622

 

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

2823

 

Item 9.

Change In and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

2823

 

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures.

2923

 

Item 9B.

Other Information.

2924

   

PART III.

  
   
 

Item 10.

Directors, and Executive Officers of the Registrant.and Corporate Governance.

3025

 

Item 11.

Executive Compensation.

3025

 

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

3125

 

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, Director Independence.

3126

 

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services.

3126

   

PART IV.

  
   
 

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

31

Signatures.

6427

  

Exhibit Index.

6567

Signatures.

71

 

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PART II

 

Item 1.Business

 

Twin Disc, Incorporated (“Twin Disc”, or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Wisconsin in 1918. Twin Disc designs, manufactures and sells marine and heavy duty off-highwayoff‑highway power transmission equipment. The Company has manufacturing locations in the United States, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands. In addition to these countries, it has distribution locations in Singapore, China, Australia and Japan. Products offered include: marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and controls systems. The Company sells its products to customers primarily in the commercial, pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government and industrial markets. The Company's worldwide sales to both domestic and foreign customers are transacted through a direct sales force and a distributor network. The products described above have accounted for more than 90% of revenues in each of the last three fiscal years.

 

Most of the Company's products are machined from cast iron, forgings, cast aluminum and bar steel which generally are available from multiple sources and which are believed to be in adequate supply.

 

The Company has applied for patents in both the United States and certain foreign countries on inventions made in the course of its development work for which commercial applications are considered probable. The Company regards its patents collectively as important but does not consider its business dependent upon any one of such patents.

 

The business is not considered to be seasonal except to the extent that employee vacations and plant shutdowns, particularly in Europe, occur mainly in the months of July and August, curtailing production during that period.

 

The Company's products receive direct widespread competition, including from divisions of other larger independent manufacturers. The Company also competes for business with parts manufacturing divisions of some of its major customers. The primary competitive factors for the Company’s products are design, technology, performance, price, service and availability. The Company’s top ten customers accounted for approximately 48% and 51% of the Company's consolidated net sales during the yearyears ended June 30, 2017.2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. There was one customer, Great Lakes Power Companies, an authorized distributor of the Company,were no customers that accounted for 11%10% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2017.2021.

 

Unfilled open orders for the next six months of $46.4$70.3 million at June 30, 20172021 compares to $35.7$66.6 million at June 30, 2016.2020. Since orders are subject to cancellation and rescheduling by the customer, the six-monthsix‑month order backlog is considered more representative of operating conditions than total backlog. However, as procurement and manufacturing "lead times" change, the backlog will increase or decrease, and thus it does not necessarily provide a valid indicator of the shipping rate. Cancellations are generally the result of rescheduling activity and do not represent a material change in backlog.

 

Management recognizes that there are attendant risks that foreign governments may place restrictions on dividend payments and other movements of money, but these risks are considered minimallow due to the political relations the United States maintains with the countries in which the Company operates or the relatively low investment within individual countries.countries that have currency movement restrictions. No material portion of the Company’s business is subject to renegotiation of profits or termination of contracts at the election of the U.S. government.

 

Engineering and development costs include research and development expenses for new product development and major improvements to existing products, and other costs for ongoing efforts to refine existing products. Research and development costs charged to operations totaled $1.5 million, $1.8$1.9 million and $2.3$1.8 million in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively. Total engineering and development costs were $8.9 million, $9.5$8.5 million and $11.1$11.0 million in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively.

 

Compliance with federal, state and local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, is not anticipated to have a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or the competitive position of the Company.

 


The number of persons employed by the Company at June 30, 20172021 and June 30, 2020 was 672.743 and 806, respectively. The Company believes that its continued success is a direct result of its talent. As such, the Company strives to be an employer of choice in every community in which it operates. It does this by fostering a fair, respectful, inclusive and safe work environment and culture shaped with its core values of Customer Focus, Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, and Innovation.

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A summary of financial data by segment, and geographic area, and classes of products that accounted for more than 10% of consolidated sales revenues for the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020 appears in Note J, Business Segments and Foreign Operations, to the consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company’s internet website address is www.twindisc.com.The Company makes available free of charge (other than an investor’sinvestors own internet access charges) through its website the Company’sCompanys Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with, or furnishes such material to, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC maintains an internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, such as the Company, that file electronically with the SEC. In addition, the Company makes available, through its website, important corporate governance materials. This information is also available from the Company upon request. The Company is not including the information contained on or available through its website as a part of, or incorporating such information by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

The Company’s business involves risk. The following information about these risks should be considered carefully together with other information contained in this report. The risks described below are not the only risks the Company faces. Additional risks not currently known, deemed immaterial or that could apply to any issuer may also result in adverse results for the Company’s business.

 

As a global company,the Company issubject to currency fluctuations and any significant movement between the U.S.dollar dollar and theeuro, euro, in particular, could have an adverse effect on its profitability. its profitability.Although the Company’s financial results are reported in U.S. dollars, a significant portion of its sales and operating costs are realized in euros and other foreign currencies. The Company’s profitability is affected by movements of the U.S. dollar against the euro and the other currencies in which it generates revenues and incurs expenses. Significant long-term fluctuations in relative currency values, in particular a significant change in the relative values of the U.S. dollar or euro, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s profitability and financial condition. While the long-term impacts of the United Kingdom’s vote to exit from the European Union (commonly known as “Brexit”) are currently unknown,remain uncertain, any resulting unfavorable currency impact to the euro could have an adverse effect on the Company’s profitability and financial condition.

 

The Company continues to be adversely affected by the economic disruptions caused by the global coronavirus pandemic.In March 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) declared that a new strain of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China, and has rapidly spread around the world (“COVID-19”) is a pandemic that poses significant risk to the international community.  This outbreak contributed to shelter-in-place policies, unexpected factory closures, supply chain disruptions, and market volatility causing substantial declines in market capitalization, and occurring in the midst of an already challenging economic environment in some of our markets, most notably the oil and gas market.  As a result of the outbreak, starting in March 2020 and intermittently through June 30, 2021, the Company suspended or reduced its operations, in whole or in part, in many of its locations. The Company’s businesses operate in market segments impacted by COVID-19.  Operating during a global pandemic has exposed the Company to a number of material risks, including diminished demand for our products and our customers’ products, suspensions in the operations of our and our suppliers' manufacturing facilities, maintenance of appropriate labor levels, our ability to ship products to our customers, interruptions in our supply chains and distribution systems, access to capital and potential increases to the cost of capital, collection of trade receivables in accordance with their terms and potential further impairment of long-lived assets; all of which, in the aggregate, have had an adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. The depth and duration of the pandemic remains unknown.  Management continues to actively monitor the global situation and its effect on financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry and workforce.  The Company remains unable to estimate the full extent or nature of the impact of COVID-19 at this time.

Certain of the Company’sCompanys products are directly or indirectly used in oil exploration and oil drilling, and are thus dependent upon the strength of those markets and oil prices.In recent years, the Company has seen significant variations in the sales of its products that are used in oil and energy related markets. The variability in these markets has been defined by the change in oil prices and the global demand for oil. Significant decreases in oil prices and reduced demand for oil and capital investment in the oil and energy markets adversely affect the sales of these products and the Company’s profitability. The cyclical nature of the global oil and gas market presents the ongoing possibility of a severe cutback in demand, which would create a significant adverse effect on the sales of these products and ultimately on the Company’s profitability.

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Many of the Company’sCompanys product markets are cyclical in nature or are otherwise sensitive to volatile or variable factors. A downturn or weakness in overall economic activity or fluctuations in those other factors couldcould have a material adverse effect on the Company’sCompanys overall financial performance. Historically, sales of many of the products that the Company manufactures and sells have been subject to cyclical variations caused by changes in general economic conditions and other factors. In particular, the Company sells its products to customers primarily in the pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, as well as in the energy and natural resources, government government and industrial markets. The demand for the products may be impacted by the strength of the economy generally, governmental spending and appropriations, including security and defense outlays, fuel prices, interest rates, as well as many other factors. Adverse economic and other conditions may cause the Company's customers to forego or otherwise postpone purchases in favor of repairing existing equipment.

 


In the event of an increase in the global demand for steel, the Company could be adversely affected if it experiences shortages of raw castings and forgings used in the manufacturing of its products.With the continued development of certain developing economies, in particular China and India, the global demand for steel has risen significantly in recent years. The Company selects its suppliers based on a number of criteria, and the Company expects that they will be able to support its growing needs. However, there can be no assurance that a significant increase in demand, capacity constraints or other issues experienced by the Company’s suppliers will not result in shortages or delays in their supply of raw materials to the Company. If the Company were to experience a significant or prolonged shortage of critical components from any of its suppliers, particularly those who are sole sources, and could not procure the components from other sources, the Company would be unable to meet its production schedules for some of its key products and would miss product delivery dates which would adversely affect its sales, profitability and relationships with its customers.

 

The Company continues to face the prospect of increasing commodity costs, including steel, other raw materials and energy that could have an adverse effect on future profitability. In addition, developments in tariff regulations in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions have resulted in uncertainty regarding international trade policies and future commodity prices, contributing to an increased risk of higher commodity costs that could have an adverse impact on the Companys profitability, financial condition and results of operations. The Company’s profitability is dependent, in part, on commodity costs. To date, the Company has been successful with offsetting the effects of increased commodity costs through cost reduction programs and pricing actions. However, if material prices were to continue to increase at a rate that could not be recouped through product pricing, it could potentially have an adverse effect on the Company’s future profitability.

 

The Company anticipates that additional tariffs or trade restrictions resulting from “trade wars” could result in an increase in its cost of sales and there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to pass any of the increases in raw material costs directly resulting from the tariff to its customers. Given that it procures many of the raw materials that it uses to create its products directly or indirectly from outside of the United States, the imposition of tariffs and other potential changes in U.S. trade policy could increase the cost or limit the availability of such raw materials, which could hurt its competitive position and adversely impact its business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the Company sells a significant proportion of its products to customers outside of the United States. Retaliatory actions by other countries could result in increases in the price of its products, which could limit demand for such products, hurt its global competitive position and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations.

If the Company were to lose business with any key customers, the Company’sCompanys business would be adversely affected.Although there was only one customer, Great Lakes Power Companies,were no customers that accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2017,2021, deterioration of a business relationship with one or more of the Company’s significant customers would cause its sales and profitability to be adversely affected. Although the Company’s accounts receivable are dispersed among a large customer base, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of its largest customers could have a material adverse impact on the collectability of its accounts receivable and future operating results.

 

The termination of relationships with the Company’sCompanys suppliers, or the inability of such suppliers to perform, could disrupt its business and have an adverse effect on its ability to manufacture and deliver products.The Company relies on raw materials, component parts, and services supplied by outside third parties. If a supplier of significant raw materials, component parts or services were to terminate its relationship with the Company, or otherwise cease supplying raw materials, component parts, or services consistent with past practice, the Company’s ability to meet its obligations to its customers may be affected. Such a disruption with respect to numerous products, or with respect to a few significant products, could have an adverse effect on the Company’s profitability and financial condition.

 

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A significant design, manufacturing or supplier quality issue could result in recalls or other actions by the Company that could adversely affect profitability.As a manufacturer of highly engineered products, the performance, reliability and productivity of the Company’s products is oneare some of its competitive advantages. While the Company prides itself on putting in place procedures to ensure the quality and performance of its products and suppliers, a significant quality or product issue, whether due to design, performance, manufacturing or supplier quality issue, could lead to warranty actions, scrapping of raw materials, finished goods or returned products, the deterioration in a customer relationship, or other action that could adversely affect warranty and quality costs, future sales and profitability.

 


The Company faces risks associated with its international sales and operations that could adversely affect its business, results of operations or financial condition.Sales to customers outside the United States approximated 51%71% of the Company’s consolidated net sales for fiscal 2017.2021. The Company has international manufacturing operations in Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands and Switzerland. In addition, the Company has international distribution operations in Singapore, China, Australia, Japan, Italy, Belgium, India and Canada.India. The Company’s international sales and operations are subject to a number of risks, including:

 

 
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currency exchange rate fluctuations

currency exchange rate fluctuations

 

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export and import duties, changes to import and export regulations, and restrictions on the transfer of funds, including dividends

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problems with the transportation or delivery of its products

problems with the transportation or delivery of its products

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issues arising from cultural or language differences

issues arising from cultural or language differences

 

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potential social and labor unrest as well as public health and political crises

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longer payment cycles and greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivables

longer payment cycles and greater difficulty in collecting accounts receivables

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compliance with trade and other laws in a variety of jurisdictions

compliance with trade and other laws in a variety of jurisdictions

 

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changes in tax law

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compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

 

These factors could adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations or financial condition.

 

A material disruption at the Company’sCompanys manufacturing facilitiesfacility in Racine, Wisconsin could adversely affect its ability to generate sales and meet customer demand.The majority of the Company’s manufacturing, based on fiscal 20172021 sales, came from its facilitiesfacility in Racine, Wisconsin. If operations at these facilitiesthis facility were to be disrupted as a result of significant equipment failures, natural disasters, power outages, fires, explosions, adverse weather conditions, labor force disruptions or other reasons, the Company’s business and results of operations could be adversely affected. Interruptions in production would increase costs and reduce sales. Any interruption in production capability could require the Company to make substantial capital expenditures to remedy the situation, which could negatively affect its profitability and financial condition. The Company maintains property damage insurance which it believes to be adequate to provide for reconstruction of its facilities and equipment, as well as business interruption insurance to mitigate losses resulting from any production interruption or shutdown caused by an insured loss. However, any recovery under this insurance policy may not offset the lost sales or increased costs that may be experienced during the disruption of operations. Lost sales may not be recoverable under the policy and long-term business disruptions could result in a loss of customers. If this were to occur, future sales levels and costs of doing business, and therefore profitability, could be adversely affected.

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The Company entered into a new credit agreement in June 2018 and significantly increased its indebtedness. The ability to service the requirements of the new debt depends on the ability to generate cash and/or refinance its indebtedness as it becomes due, and depends on many factors, some of which are beyond the Companys control. The Company entered into a new credit agreement on June 29, 2018. The Company’s ability to make payments on its indebtedness, including those under the new credit agreement, and to fund planned capital expenditures, research and development efforts and other corporate expenses depends on the Company’s future operating performance and on economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors. Many of these factors are beyond its control. The Company cannot assure that its business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or operating improvements will be realized or that future borrowings will be available to it in an amount sufficient to enable it to repay its indebtedness or to fund its other operating requirements. Significant delays in its planned capital expenditures may materially and adversely affect the Company’s future revenue prospects.

 

Any failure to meet debt obligations and financial covenants, and maintain adequate asset-based borrowing capacity could adversely affectthe Company’sCompanys business and financial condition.The Company’s five-year revolving credit facility entered into in April 2016on June 29, 2018 is secured by certain personal property assets such as accounts receivable, inventory, and machinery and equipment.  Under this agreement, the Company’s borrowing capacity is based on the eligible balances of these assets and it is required to maintain sufficient borrowing base at all times to secure its outstanding borrowings.  As of June 30, 2017,The Company is also required to comply with a minimum Debt to EBITDA ratio and/or a minimum EBITDA.  Based on results through the quarter ended December 25, 2020, the Company hadwas not in compliance with its minimum EBITDA financial covenant, and as a borrowing capacity that exceededresult has entered into a forbearance agreement with its outstanding loan balance (see Note Gsenior lender. The forbearance period ends on the earlier of September 30, 2021, or the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements). Baseddate on its annual financial plan,which an event of default occurs. While the Company believes that it will generate sufficient cash flow levels throughout fiscal 2018 in orderhas been able to maintain compliancecollaborate closely with this borrowing base. However, asits senior lender and has successfully negotiated reasonable terms with all forward-looking information,its bank during cyclical market periods, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to continue doing so, or achieve the planned results in future periods especially due to the significant uncertainties flowing from the current economic environment. If the Company is not able to achieve these objectives and to meet the required financial covenants under the agreements, the Company may require further forbearance from its existing lenders in the form of waivers and/or amendments of its credit facilitiessenior lender or be required to arrange alternative financing. Failure to obtain relief from financial covenant violations or to obtain alternative financing, if necessary, would have a material adverse impact on the Company.

 

As of June 30, 2021, the Company had a borrowing capacity that exceeded its outstanding loan balance (see Note G, Debt, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements). Based on its annual financial plan, the Company believes that it will generate sufficient cash flow levels throughout fiscal 2022 in order to maintain compliance with this borrowing base and meet the minimum Debt to EBITDA ratio by December, 31, 2021, the first measurement date after the forbearance period.   However, as with all forward-looking information, there can be no assurance that the Company will achieve the planned results in future periods.

While the Company has obtained forgiveness of its Paycheck Protection Program Loan (PPP loan), it remains subject to audit under the programs rules and any resulting adverse audit findings of non-compliance can result in the repayment of a portion or all of the PPP loan.On April 17, 2020 the Company received proceeds of $8.2 million from a loan under the PPP of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which it has used to retain current employees, maintain payroll and make lease and utility payments.  The Company has accounted for the full proceeds as a loan.  It obtained formal forgiveness of the full amount of the loan on June 16, 2021, and has accounted for the forgiveness as income from extinguishment of loan in its statement of operations for the year ended June 30, 2021.   

While the loan has been formally forgiven, under the terms of the PPP Loan, the Company remains subject to an audit by the Small Business Administration ("SBA") for a period of six years after forgiveness.  The audit is intended to confirm the Company’s eligibility for the loan and the appropriateness of the loan obtained. The Company is aware of the requirements of the PPP Loan and believes it is within the eligibility threshold and has used the loan proceeds in accordance with PPP loan forgiveness requirements. It has retained all necessary documentation in support of its eligibility, including gross receipts calculations, supporting payroll expenses and related information. However, no assurance is provided that the Company will satisfy fully all the requirements of an audit. If despite the Company’s actions and certification that it satisfied all eligibility requirements for the PPP loan, it is later determined that it violated applicable laws or was otherwise ineligible to receive the PPP loan, it may be required to repay the PPP loan in its entirety in a lump sum or be subject to additional penalties, which could result in adverse publicity and damage to the Company’s reputation. If these events were to transpire, they could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

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The Company carries a significant amount of intangible assets, but it may never fully realize the full value of these assets. The Company recorded significant non-cash goodwill impairment chargescharges in fiscal 20172020, as well as in prior fiscal years. As part of the acquisition of Veth Propulsion in July 2018, the Company acquired goodwill and 2016. Theintangible assets in the form of customer relationships, technology and knowhow and tradenames. In fiscal 2020, due to its assessment of the adverse economic consequences of the COVID-19 outbreak and the negative trends in its markets as explained in Note D, Intangible Assets, the Company carries a remaining balance of goodwillrecorded significant impairment charges in the amount of $2.6$27.6 million, writing off all the goodwill in its books, as of June 30, 2017 after the impairment charges recognized inwell as writing down some intangibles and other assets. In fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016.2016, when the Company’s markets were significantly adversely affected by the global oil and gas decline, it recorded significant impairment charges related to two of its prior acquisitions. Any further deterioration in the industryindustries or businessbusinesses of the Company may trigger future impairment charges, which may have a material adverse effect to ourthe Company’s financial results.

 

The Company may experience negative or unforeseen tax consequences. The Company reviews the probability of the realization of its net deferred tax assets each period based on forecasts of taxable income in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. This review uses historical results, projected future operating results based upon approved business plans, eligible carryforward periods, tax planning opportunities and other relevant considerations. Adverse changes in the profitability and financial outlook in the U.S. or foreign jurisdictions may require the creation of a valuation allowance to reduce the Company’s net deferred tax assets. Such changes could result in material non-cash expenses in the period in which the changes are made and could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition. In fiscal 2021, the Company recorded a 100% allowance on its domestic deferred tax assets, amounting to $24.4 million.

 


Taxing authority challenges and changes to tax laws may lead to tax payments exceeding current reserves.The Company is subject to ongoing tax examinations in various jurisdictions. As a result, the Company may record incremental tax expense based on expected outcomes of such matters. In addition, the Company may adjust previously reported tax reserves based on expected results of these examinations. Such adjustments could result in an increase or decrease to the Company’s effective tax rate.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) was signed into law in December 2017. The new law made numerous changes to U.S. federal corporate tax law that the Company expects will impact its effective tax rate in future periods. The changes included in the Tax Act are broad and complex. The final impact of the Tax Act may differ from the Company’s current estimates, possibly materially, due to, among other things, changes in interpretations of the Tax Act, any legislative action to address questions that arise because of the Tax Act, any changes in accounting standards for U.S. federal income taxes or related interpretations in response to the Tax Act or any updates or changes to estimates the Company has utilized to calculate the impact. Future changes in tax law in the United States or the various jurisdictions aroundin which the worldCompany operates and income tax holidays could have a material impact on the Company’s effective tax rate, foreign rate differential, future income tax expense and cash flows.

 

Security breaches and other disruptions could compromise the Company’sCompanys information system and expose itthe Company to liability,liabilities, which would cause its business and reputation to suffer. In the ordinary course of its business, the Company collects and stores sensitive data, including its proprietary business information and that of its customers, suppliers and business partners, as well as personally identifiable information of its customers and employees, in its internal and external data centers, cloud services and on its networks. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of this information is critical to the Company’s operations and business strategy. Despite the Company’s security measures, its information technology and infrastructure, and that of its partners, may be vulnerable to malicious attacks or breaches due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions, including as a result of rollouts of new systems. Any such breach or operational failure would compromise the Company’s networks and/or that of its partners and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or stolen. Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings and/or regulatory fines or penalties, including, among others, under the European Union’s newly enacted General Data Privacy Regulation, disrupt the Company’s operations, damage its reputation and/or cause a loss of confidence in itsthe Company’s products and services, which could adversely affect its business.business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

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Item 1B.Unresolved Staff Comments

 

None.

 


 

Item 2. Properties

 

Manufacturing Segment

The Company owns two manufacturing, assembly and office facilities in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.A., one in Nivelles, Belgium, two in Decima, Italy and one in Novazzano, Switzerland. The aggregate floor space of these six plants approximates 767,000763,000 square feet. One of the Racine facilities includes office space, which includesalso serves as the Company's corporate headquarters. The Company leases additional manufacturing, assembly and office facilities in, Sturtevant, Wisconsin, Lufkin, Texas, Limite sull’Arno, Italy (Limite sull’Arno) and India (Kancheepuram).Papendrecht, Netherlands.

 

Distribution Segment

The Company also has operations in the following locations, all of which are leased and are used for sales offices, warehousing and light assembly or product service:

 

Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.A.

Gold Coast,Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Coburg, Oregon, U.S.A.

Singapore

Kent, Washington, U.S.A.

Shanghai, China

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Guangzhou, China

Burnaby, British Columbia, CanadaPerth, Western Australia, Australia

Chennai, India

Brisbane,Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Coimbatore, India

Perth, Western Australia, AustraliaSingapore

Saitama City, Japan

Shanghai, China

 

The Company believes its properties are well maintained and adequate for its present and anticipated needs.

 

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

 

Twin Disc is a defendant in severalcertain product liability or related claims of which the ultimate outcome and liability to the Company, if any, are not presently determinable. Management believes that the final disposition of such litigation will not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

 

Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures

 

Not applicable.

 

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Information About Our Executive Officers of the Registrant

 

Pursuant to General Instruction G(3) of Form 10-K,10‑K, the following list is included as an unnumbered Item in Part I of this Report in lieu of being included in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 26, 2017.28, 2021.

 

Name

Age

Position

John H. Batten

5256

Chief Executive Officer

James E. Feiertag

64

President, Chief ExecutiveOperating Officer

Jeffrey S. Knutson

5256

Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary

Malcolm F. Moore

66

Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer

Dean J. Bratel

53

Vice President – Sales and Applied Technology

Denise L. Wilcox

60

Vice President – Human Resources

Michael B. Gee

50

Vice President – Engineering

Donald J. Nelson

56

Vice President – Operations

Debbie A. Lange

5963

Corporate Controller

 

Officers are elected annually by the Board of Directors at the Board meeting held in conjunction with each Annual Meeting of the Shareholders. Each officer holds office until a successor is duly elected, or until he/she resigns or is removed from office.

 

John H. Batten, President, Chief Executive Officer. Effective November 1, 2013,May 2019, Mr. Batten was named President, Chief Executive Officer. Prior to this promotion,that, Mr. Batten served as President and Chief OperatingExecutive Officer since July 2013, President and Chief Operations Officer since July 2008, Executive Vice President since NovemberOctober 2004, Vice President and General Manager – Marine and PropulsionProducts since October 2001 and Commercial Manager – Marine and Propulsion since 1998. Mr. Batten joined Twin Disc in 1996 as an Application Engineer.

James E. Feiertag, President, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Feiertag joined the company as President and Chief Operating Officer effective May 1, 2019. Prior to his joining the company, Mr. Feiertag served as President and CEO of Bemis Manufacturing Company beginning in 2014. Before his role at Bemis, Mr. Feiertag was employed at Twin Disc from 2000 to 2014 in various roles, including Executive Vice President and Vice President, Manufacturing. Prior to these roles at Twin Disc, Mr. Feiertag was the Vice President of Manufacturing for the Drives and System Group of Rockwell Automation.

 

Jeffrey S. Knutson, Vice President – Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary. Mr. Knutson was named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in June 2015. Mr. Knutson was named Vice President – Finance, Interim Chief Financial Officer and Interim Treasurer in February 2015. Mr. Knutson was appointed Corporate Secretary in June 2013, and was Corporate Controller from his appointment in October 2005 until August 2015. Mr. Knutson joined the Company in February 2005 as Controller of North American Operations. Prior to joining Twin Disc, Mr. Knutson held Operational Controller positions with Tower Automotive (since August 2002) and Rexnord Corporation (since November 1998).

 

Malcolm F. Moore, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer.  Mr. Moore was appointed to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer effective August 1, 2016.  He was hired as Executive Vice President – Operations effective July 1, 2015 after resigning from the Twin Disc Board of Directors on June 30, 2015.  Prior to joining Twin Disc, Mr. Moore was President and CEO of Digi-Star LLC, a leading supplier of electronic components and software used in precision agriculture. Prior to leading Digi-Star, he held a variety of positions including Executive Vice President and COO, President and COO, and President and CEO of Gehl Company, a publicly-owned manufacturer and distributor of equipment used in construction and agriculture.

Dean J. Bratel, Vice President – Sales and Applied Technology. Mr. Bratel assumed his current role on August 1, 2016, after serving as Vice President, Sales and Marketing since January 2015.  He served as Vice President, Americas (since June 2013), Vice President, Engineering (since November 2004), Director of Corporate Engineering (since January 2003), Chief Engineer (since October 2001) and Engineering Manager (since December 1999).  Mr. Bratel joined Twin Disc in 1987.

Denise L. Wilcox, Vice President - Human Resources. Ms. Wilcox was promoted to her current role in November 2004, after serving in the role of Director, Corporate Human Resources since 2002. Prior to that, she held the role of Manager, Compensation and Benefits since her hire in 1998. Before joining the Company, Ms. Wilcox held positions at Johnson International and Runzheimer International.


Michael B. Gee, Vice President – Engineering. Mr. Gee was promoted to his current role in January 2015, after serving in the role of Director of Engineering since July of 2013. Prior to that, he was Chief Engineer (since September 2004) and has held several other positions in the Company, including Engineering Manager, Project Engineer, Design Engineer, and Experimental Engineer.

Donald J. Nelson, Vice President – Operations. Mr. Nelson was hired as Vice President, Operations in December 2016. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Nelson was President, AeroSpace; Group Vice Executive Vice President at Rexnord Industries, LLC (since 2014), and President, Autolite Spark Plug, a division of UCI-FRAM Group, LLC (since 2012). Prior to these positions, he held several positions at Rexnord Industries, LLC (from 2006-2011), including Vice President/General Manager of Rexnord Aerospace Group, Vice President/General Manager of Rexnord Gear Group, and Director of Operations, Falk. Mr. Nelson also held positions at Alcoa, Inc. and at The Boeing Company.

Debbie A. Lange, Corporate Controller –Controller. Ms. Lange was hired as Corporate Controller effective August 4, 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Lange was the Director of Accounting Research & Special Projects at Sealed Air Corporation (since 2011), a global manufacturer and provider of food packaging solutions, product packaging and cleaning and hygiene solutions. Prior to her role at Sealed Air, Ms. Lange held the position of Director of Global Accounting and Reporting at Diversey, Inc.

 

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PART IIII

 

Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Stock, and Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

The Company's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol TWIN. The price information below represents

  

Fiscal Year Ended

June 30, 2021

  

Fiscal Year Ended

June 30, 2020

 

Quarter

 

High

  

Low

  

High

  

Low

 

First Quarter

 $7.76  $4.66  $15.18  $9.60 

Second Quarter

  7.97   4.87   12.59   9.50 

Third Quarter

  10.35   7.35   11.61   6.06 

Fourth Quarter

  15.02   8.79   8.35   4.84 

There were no dividend payments made in the high and low sales prices per quarter from July 1, 2015 throughfiscal years ended June 30, 2017:2021 and 2020.

  

Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/17

  

Fiscal Year Ended 6/30/16

 

Quarter

 

High

  

Low

  

Dividend

  

High

  

Low

  

Dividend

 

First Quarter

 $13.34  $9.35  $-  $18.80  $12.11  $0.09 

Second Quarter

  15.52   10.01   -   14.71   10.20   0.09 

Third Quarter

  21.75   14.38   -   11.50   8.19   - 

Fourth Quarter

  21.27   14.81   -   13.43   8.50   - 

 

For information regarding the Company’s equity-based compensation plans, see the discussion under Item 12 of this report. As of August 24, 2017,20, 2021, shareholders of record numbered 484. The closing price403.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

On May 13, 2019, the Company issued 139,347 shares of its common stock, valued at $1,991 ($14.29 per share), to settle its earn-out obligation under the June 13, 2018 Share Purchase Agreement entered into by Twin Disc common stockNL Holding B.V., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, with Het Komt Vast Goed B.V., the prior parent of Veth Propulsion Holding B.V. The shares were issued pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as the Share Purchase Agreement was a privately negotiated transaction that involved substantial due diligence on the part of August 24, 2017was$16.83.all parties, and the shares were issued to three entities related to Het Komt Vast Goed B.V.

 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

(a) Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased

(b) Average

Price Paid per

Share

(c) Total Number of

Shares Purchased as Part

of Publicly Announced

Plans or Programs

(d) Maximum

Number of Shares

that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs

April 1, 2017 – April 28, 2017

0

NA

0

315,000

April 29, 2017 – May 26, 2017

0

NA

0

315,000

May 27, 2017 - June 30, 2017

0

NA

0

315,000

Total

0

NA

0

315,000


Period

(a) Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased

(b) Average

Price Paid

per Share

(c) Total Number

of Shares

Purchased as Part

of Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs

(d) Maximum Number of

Shares that May Yet Be

Purchased Under the Plans

or Programs

March 27, 2021 – April 30, 2021

0

NA

0

315,000

May 1, 2021 – May 28, 2021

0

NA

0

315,000

May 29, 2021 - June 30, 2021

0

NA

0

315,000

Total

0

NA

0

315,000

 

On February 1, 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 500,000 shares of Common Stock at market values, of which 250,000 shares were purchased during fiscal 2009 and 125,000 shares were purchased during fiscal 2012. On July 27, 2012, the Board of Directors authorized the purchase of an additional 375,000 shares of Common Stock at market values. This authorization has no expiration. During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company purchased 185,000 shares under this authorization. The Company did not make any purchases during fiscal 2015, 20162020 and 2017.2021. As of June 30, 2017,2021, 315,000 shares remain authorized for purchase.

 

Performance Graph

The following table compares total shareholder return over the last five fiscal years to the Standard & Poor’s 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index and the Russell 2000 index. The S&P 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index consists of a broad range of manufacturers. The Russell 2000 Index consists of a broad range of 2,000 companies. The Company believes, because of the similarity of its business with those companies contained in the S&P 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index, that comparison of shareholder return with this index is appropriate. Total return values for the Corporation’s common stock, the S&P 500 Machinery (Industrial) Index and the Russell 2000 Index were calculated based upon an assumption of a $100 investment on June 30, 2012 and based upon cumulative total return values assuming reinvestment of dividends on a quarterly basis.

 

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Item 6. Selected Financial Data

 

Financial Highlights

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

Fiscal Years Ended June 30,

 

Statement of Operations Data:

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2014

  

2013

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

  

2018

  

2017

 

Net sales

 $168,182  $166,282  $265,790  $263,909  $285,282  $218,581  $246,838  $302,663  $240,733  $168,182 

Net (loss) earnings

  (6,115)  (13,013)  11,385   3,870   4,251 

Net (loss) earnings attributable to Twin Disc

  (6,294)  (13,104)  11,173   3,644   3,882 

Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (0.56)  (1.17)  0.99   0.32   0.34 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (0.56)  (1.17)  0.99   0.32   0.34 

Net (loss) income

  (29,519)  (39,571)  10,796   9,647   (6,115)

Net (loss) income attributable to Twin Disc

  (29,719)  (39,817)  10,673   9,528   (6,294)

Basic (loss) income per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (2.24)  (3.03)  0.84   0.82   (0.56)

Diluted (loss) income per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (2.24)  (3.03)  0.83   0.82   (0.56)

Dividends per share

  -   0.18   0.36   0.36   0.36   -   -   -   -   - 

 

June 30,

June 30,

June 30,

 

Balance Sheet Data

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2014

  

2013

  

2021

  

2020

  

2019

  

2018

  

2017

 

Total assets

 $210,898  $213,922  $249,862  $266,985  $285,458  $275,413  $294,127  $346,870  $241,240  $210,898 

Total long-term debt

  6,323   8,501   10,231   14,800   23,472   32,085   42,587   42,491   4,824   6,323 

 

Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Special Note Regarding Smaller Reporting Company Status

Under SEC Release 33-10513; 34-83550, Amendments to Smaller Reporting Company Definition, the Company qualifies as a smaller reporting company based on its public float as of the last business day of the second quarter of fiscal 2021. Accordingly, it has scaled some of its disclosures of financial and non-financial information in this annual report. The Company will continue to determine whether to provide additional scaled disclosures of financial or non-financial information in future quarterly reports, annual reports and/or proxy statements if it remains a smaller reporting company under SEC rules.

Note on Forward-Looking Statements

 

Statements in this report (including but not limited to certain statements in Items 1, 3 and 7) and in other Company communications that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations. These statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what appears here.

 

Forward-looking statements include the Company’s description of plans and objectives for future operations and assumptions behind those plans. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “estimates,” and “expects,” or similar anticipatory expressions, usually identify forward-looking statements. In addition, goals established by the Company should not be viewed as guarantees or promises of future performance. There can be no assurance the Company will be successful in achieving its goals.

 

In addition to the assumptions and information referred to specifically in the forward-looking statements, other factors, including, but not limited to those factors discussed under Item 1A, Risk Factors, could cause actual results to be materially different from what is presented in any forward-looking statements.

 

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Results of Operations

(In thousands)

                        
  

2017

  

%

  

2016

  

%

  

2015

  

%

 

Net sales

 $168,182      $166,282      $265,790     

Cost of goods sold

  119,950       125,687       182,758     
                         

Gross profit

  48,232   28.7   40,595   24.4   83,032   31.2 
                         

Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses

  52,773   31.4   57,113   34.3   64,264   24.2 

Restructuring of operations

  1,791   1.1   921   0.6   3,282   1.2 

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

  2,646   1.6   7,602   4.6   -   - 

Other operating expense (income)

  -   -   (445)  (0.3)  -   - 
                         

(Loss) earnings from operations

 $(8,978)  (5.3) $(24,596)  (14.8) $15,486   5.8 

Fiscal 2017

 Compared to Fiscal 2016

(In thousands)

% of

Net % of

2021

Sales

2020

Sales

Net sales for fiscal 2017 increased 1.1%, or $1.9 million, to $168.2 million from $166.3 million in fiscal 2016. The slight increase reflects an increase in demand for the Company’s oil and gas related products in North America, primarily during the second half

$218,581$246,838

Cost of fiscal 2017. Asian demand for the Company’s commercial marine products remained depressed, while demand from European customers also remained weak, hampered by local economic concerns and an unfavorable currency dynamic for the Company’s U.S. produced goods. Excluding oil and gas applications, North American demand remained relatively stable for the Company’s commercial marine and industrial products. Currency translation had a negligible impact on fiscal 2017 sales.goods sold

167,724191,130

Sales at our manufacturing segment increased 3.9%, or $5.5 million, versus the same period last year. In the current fiscal year, the Company’s North American manufacturing operation, the largest, experienced a 15.7% increase in sales compared to fiscal 2016. The primary driver for this significant increase was improved demand for the Company’s oil and gas related products, both new units and aftermarket service parts, primarily during the second half of the fiscal year. This increase is driven by stabilizing oil prices and consistent production levels requiring reinvestment in capital equipment following a lengthy pause created by the decline in oil prices starting in fiscal 2015. The Company’s Italian manufacturing operations, which have been adversely impacted by the softness in the European mega yacht and industrial markets, experienced a sales decrease of 3.7% compared to the prior fiscal year. The Company’s Belgian manufacturing operation saw a 19.4% decrease in sales in fiscal 2017 as the marine markets served by this operation continue to struggle. The Company’s Swiss manufacturing operation, which supplies customized propellers for the global mega yacht and patrol boat markets, experienced a 4.4% increase in sales, primarily due to improvements in the global patrol boat market.

Sales at our distribution segment were down 8.6%, or $6.4 million, compared to fiscal 2016. The Company’s distribution operation in Singapore, its largest Company-owned distribution operation, experienced a 26.9% reduction in sales due to a continuing decline in demand for various commercial applications and pressure-pumping transmissions for the Chinese oil and gas market following several years of very strong growth. The Company’s distribution operation in the Northwest of the United States and Southwest of Canada experienced an increase in sales of 4.8% on the improved activity in the North American oil and gas market during the second half of the fiscal year. The Company’s distribution operation in Australia, which provides boat accessories, propulsion and marine transmission systems primarily for the pleasure craft market, saw sales improve by 8.3%, driven by improved activity in the Australian pleasure craft market over the prior fiscal year.


Net sales for the Company’s largest product market, marine transmission and propulsion systems, were down 7.4% compared to the prior fiscal year. This decrease reflects a continuing decline in the Asian commercial marine market and continued weakness in the global pleasure craft market. In the off-highway transmission market, the year-over-year increase of 46.0% can be attributed primarily to increased shipments of the Company’s pressure pumping transmission systems and components to the North American oil and gas market, primarily during the second half of the fiscal year. The decrease experienced in the Company’s industrial products of 11.3% was due to reduced volume in agriculture, mining and general industrial markets, primarily in the North American and Italian regions.

Geographically, sales to the U.S. and Canada improved 8% in fiscal 2017 compared to fiscal 2016, representing 55% of consolidated sales for fiscal 2017 compared to 52% in fiscal 2016. North American sales benefited from increased demand for oil and gas related products in the second half of the fiscal year. Sales into China declined 12.0% compared to fiscal 2016, driven by the combination of reduced oil and gas demand and a decline in commercial marine activity. China sales represented 4.7% of 2017 consolidated net sales, down from 5.4% in fiscal 2016 and 7.4% in fiscal 2015. Overall sales into the Asia Pacific market represented approximately 17% of sales in fiscal 2017, compared to 20% in fiscal 2016. Sales into the European market declined approximately 3% from fiscal 2016 levels while accounting for 21% of consolidated net sales compared to 22% in fiscal 2016. See Note J of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the Company’s business segments and foreign operations.

Gross Profit

In fiscal 2017, gross profit increased $7.6 million, or 18.8%, to $48.2 million on a sales increase of only $1.9 million. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased 430 basis points in fiscal 2017 to 28.7%, compared to 24.4% in fiscal 2016. The table below summarizes the gross profit trend by quarter for fiscal years 2017 and 2016:

  

1st Qtr

  

2nd Qtr

  

3rd Qtr

  

4th Qtr

  

Year

 

Gross Profit:

                    

($ millions)

                    

2017

 $9.2  $8.9  $13.3  $16.8  $48.2 

2016

 $8.2  $11.6  $9.6  $11.2  $40.6 
                     

% of Sales:

                    

2017

  25.6%  26.6%  29.5%  31.4%  28.7%

2016

  21.9%  25.9%  23.2%  26.2%  24.4%

There were a number of factors that impacted the Company’s overall gross profit rate in fiscal 2017. Gross profit for the year was favorably impacted by higher volumes, a favorable product mix, a favorable exchange impact ($0.3 million) and positive cost reduction efforts. The Company estimates the net favorable impact of increased volumes on gross margin in fiscal 2017 was approximately $0.8 million. The favorable shift in product mix, primarily related to the improved North American demand for the Company’s oil and gas transmission products, had an estimated favorable impact of $2.3 million. The remaining improvement in margin ($4.2 million) is due to the continued benefit of cost reduction actions across the global enterprise, along with significant improvements in operating efficiency.


Marketing, Engineering and Administrative (ME&A) Expenses

50,85723.355,70822.6

Marketing, engineering and administrative (ME&A) expenses of $52.8 million were down $4.3 million, or 7.6%, compared to the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of sales, ME&A expenses decreased to 31.4% of sales versus 34.3% of sales in fiscal 2016. The reduction in fiscal 2017 compared to the prior year was driven by lower pension expense ($0.3 million), reduced corporate development spending ($0.9 million) and the positive impact of an aggressive global cost reduction program ($5.0 million). These savings were partially offset by an increase to bonus expense ($1.6 million) and stock based compensation ($0.3 million).

55,75025.563,21825.6

Restructuring of Operationsexpenses

7,3773.45,1382.1

During the course of fiscal 2017, the Company executed a series of targeted restructuring activities, resulting in a pre-tax restructuring charge of $1.8 million, or $0.16 per diluted share. These actions are focused on reducing the Company’s operating costs due to the challenging global market conditions, and resulted in headcount reductions at the Company’s operations in Italy, Belgium, India and the United States.

Goodwill and Other Asset Impairment Charge

For the quarter ended March 31, 2017, the Company performed a review of potential triggering events, such as the continued market softness and operating losses experienced during the quarter, and concluded that there were sufficient qualitative indicators in the third fiscal quarter that made it more likely than not that an impairment of the domestic industrial goodwill may have occurred. The Company completed a full impairment test, the result of which was a full impairment of the goodwill related to the U.S. Industrial business unit ($2.5 million) that remained after the fiscal 2016 impairment. Another asset impairment charge of $0.1 million was also recorded related to the restructuring activities in India. See further discussion in Note P in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

--27,60311.2

In fiscal 2016, the Company conducted its annual assessment for goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2016 using updated inputs, including appropriate risk-based, country and company specific weighted average discount rates for all of the Company’s reporting units. The analysis identified an impairment in the domestic industrial business and the European propulsion business resulting in a charge of $7.6 million. See further discussion in Note D in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Operating Income

During fiscal 2016, the Company sold the distribution rights and assets of its distribution entity covering the southeast U.S. territory for approximately $4.1 million. As a result, a net operating gain of $0.4 million was recorded.

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $0.3 million for fiscal 2017 was down 29% versus fiscal 2016. Interest on the Company’s revolving credit facility (“revolver”) in fiscal 2017 was level with fiscal 2016 at $0.2 million, as a lower average balance was offset by a slightly higher average interest rate. The average borrowing on the revolver, computed monthly, decreased to $8.4 million in fiscal 2017, compared to $12.3 million in the prior fiscal year. The interest rate on the revolver was a range of 1.20% to 2.21% in the prior fiscal year compared to a range of 2.22% to 2.80% in the current year. The interest expense on the Company’s $25 million Senior Note, which carried a fixed rate of 6.05%, totaled $0.2 million in fiscal 2016. The final payment on the Senior Note was made in April 2016.

Other income (expense), net and Interest Income

In fiscal 2017, the decrease in other income (expense), net, was primarily due to lower fixed asset disposal losses when compared to the prior year. Interest income was lower in fiscal 2017 when compared to the prior year due to lower cash balances as the Company paid down long term debt.


Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the twelve months of fiscal 2017 was 35.8%, which was significantly lower than the prior year rate of 48.6%. The fiscal 2016 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by a tax strategy which resulted in the recognition of foreign tax credits associated with the repatriation of $9.7 million in cashLoss from our European operations ($2.4 million). Adjusting for this non-recurring tax benefit, the fiscal 2016 effective tax rate would have been 39.1%

The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. During fiscal 2017, the Company reported operating income in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions would be realized and concluded that based primarily upon the uncertainty to achieve levels of sustained improvement and uncertain exchange rates in these jurisdictions: (a) it is more likely than not that $3.8 million of deferred tax assets would not be realized; and that (b) a full valuation allowance on the balance of deferred tax assets relating to these jurisdictions continues to be necessary. The Company recorded a net increase in valuation allowance of $0.7 million in fiscal 2017 due to higher cumulative operating losses in these jurisdictions. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize the remaining deferred tax assets.

Order Rates

As of June 30, 2017, the Company’s backlog of orders scheduled for shipment during the next six months (six-month backlog) was $46.4 million, or approximately 30% higher than the six-month backlog of $35.7 million as of June 30, 2016. The Company’s backlog improved during the second half of the fiscal 2017 with the increase in North American demand for the Company’s oil and gas related products.

Fiscal 2016 Compared to Fiscal 2015

Net Sales

Net sales for fiscal 2016 decreased 37.4%, or $99.5 million, to $166.3 million from $265.8 million in fiscal 2015. The decrease was primarily the result of a dramatic reduction in demand for the Company’s oil and gas related products in both North America and Asia driven by the extended global decline in oil and natural gas prices, along with weakening demand in Asia for the Company’s commercial marine products. Demand from European customers remained weak, hampered by local economic concerns and an unfavorable currency dynamic for the Company’s U.S. produced goods. Excluding oil and gas applications, North American demand remained relatively stable for the Company’s commercial marine and industrial products. Currency translation had a $7.9 million unfavorable impact on fiscal 2016 sales compared to the prior year due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the euro and Asian currencies.

Sales at our manufacturing segment were down 39.4%, or $91.6 million, versus the same period last year. Compared to fiscal 2015, on average, the U.S. dollar strengthened against the euro. The net translation effect of this on foreign manufacturing operations was to reduce revenues for the manufacturing segment by approximately $3.8 million versus the prior year, before eliminations. In the current fiscal year, the Company’s North American manufacturing operation, the largest, experienced a 50.7% decrease in sales compared to fiscal 2015. The primary driver for this significant decrease was a sharp decline in global demand for oil and gas related products as a result of the decline in global oil prices, along with reduced demand in Asia for commercial marine products due to generally challenging Asian economic conditions. The Company’s Italian manufacturing operations, which have been adversely impacted by the softness in the European mega yacht and industrial markets, experienced a sales decrease of 14.2% compared to the prior fiscal year. The Company’s Belgian manufacturing operation saw 6.8% decrease in sales in fiscal 2016 as stable North American demand was offset by unfavorable currency movements. The Company’s Swiss manufacturing operation, which supplies customized propellers for the global mega yacht and patrol boat markets, experienced an 11.4% decrease in sales, primarily due to unfavorable currency movements along with the timing of shipments for the global patrol boat and Italian mega yacht markets.


Sales at our distribution segment were down 38.5%, or $46.4 million, compared to fiscal 2015. Compared to fiscal 2015, on average, the Asian currencies weakened against the U.S. dollar. The net translation effect of this on foreign distribution operations was to decrease revenues for the distribution segment by approximately $4.1 million versus the prior year, before eliminations. The Company’s distribution operation in Singapore, its largest Company-owned distribution operation, experienced a 54.9% reduction in sales due to a decline in demand for various commercial applications and pressure-pumping transmissions for the Chinese oil and gas market following several years of very strong growth. The Company’s distribution operation in the Northwest of the United States and Southwest of Canada experienced a decrease in sales of 42.8% on the decline of the North American oil and gas market throughout the fiscal year. The Company’s distribution operation in Australia, which provides boat accessories, propulsion and marine transmission systems for the pleasure craft market, saw flat sales despite an unfavorable currency movement, driven by improved shipments in the Australian mega yacht market over the prior fiscal year.

Net sales for the Company’s largest product market, marine transmission and propulsion systems, were down 29.9% compared to the prior fiscal year. This decrease reflects a sharp decline in the Asian commercial marine market, reduced demand for offshore supply vessels driven by the global decline in oil prices, continued weakness in the global pleasure craft market and a significant currency impact. In the off-highway transmission market, the year-over-year decrease of 62% can be attributed primarily to reduced shipments of the Company’s pressure pumping transmission systems and components to the North American and Asian oil and gas market. The decrease experienced in the Company’s industrial products of nearly 23% was due to decreased sales into the North American oil and gas market, along with reduced volume in agriculture, mining and general industrial markets, primarily in the North American and Italian regions.

Geographically, sales to the U.S. and Canada declined nearly 41% in fiscal 2016 compared to fiscal 2015, representing 52% of consolidated sales for fiscal 2016 compared to 55% in fiscal 2015. North American sales were severely impacted by reduced demand for oil and gas related products throughout the fiscal year. Sales into China declined 54.2% compared to fiscal 2015, driven by the combination of reduced oil and gas demand and a decline in commercial marine activity. China sales represented 5.4% of 2016 consolidated net sales, down from 7.4% in fiscal 2015 and 12.8% in fiscal 2014. Overall sales into the Asia Pacific market represented approximately 20% of sales in fiscal 2016, compared to 21% in fiscal 2015. Sales into the European market also suffered, reporting a 17% decrease from fiscal 2015 levels while accounting for 22% of consolidated net sales compared to only 17% in fiscal 2015. See Note J of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the Company’s business segments and foreign operations.


Gross Profit

In fiscal 2016, gross profit decreased $42.4 million, or 51.1%, to $40.6 million. Gross profit as a percentage of sales decreased 680 basis points in fiscal 2016 to 24.4%, compared to 31.2% in fiscal 2015. The table below summarizes the gross profit trend by quarter for fiscal years 2016 and 2015:

  

1st Qtr

  

2nd Qtr

  

3rd Qtr

  

4th Qtr

  

Year

 

Gross Profit:

                    

($ millions)

                    

2016

 $8.2  $11.6  $9.6  $11.2  $40.6 

2015

 $22.4  $22.1  $19.0  $19.5  $83.0 
                     

% of Sales:

                    

2016

  21.9%  25.9%  23.2%  26.2%  24.4%

2015

  34.5%  30.4%  31.2%  29.0%  31.2%

There were a number of factors that impacted the Company’s overall gross profit rate in fiscal 2016. Gross profit for the year was negatively impacted by significantly lower volumes, an unfavorable product mix and an unfavorable exchange impact ($1.1 million). The Company estimates the net unfavorable impact of decreased volumes on gross margin in fiscal 2016 was approximately $44.4 million. The unfavorable shift in product mix, primarily related to the significant decline in the Company’s oil and gas transmission business, had an estimated unfavorable impact of $4.0 million. These unfavorable movements were partially offset by an aggressive effort to reduce the Company’s fixed cost structure, resulting in savings of $7.1 million in fiscal 2016.

Marketing, Engineering and Administrative (ME&A) Expenses

Marketing, engineering, and administrative (ME&A) expenses of $57.1 million were down $7.2 million, or 11.1%, compared to the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of sales, ME&A expenses increased to 34.3% of sales versus 24.2% of sales in fiscal 2015. The reduction in fiscal 2016 compared to the prior year was driven by lower bonus expense ($3.2 million), a favorable currency impact ($1.7 million) and aggressive spending reductions across the global enterprise ($5.9 million). These savings were partially offset by an increase to pension expense ($2.0 million), stock based compensation ($0.7 million), spending on corporate development activities ($0.7 million) and costs related to third quarter activity to revise the Wells Fargo and Prudential credit agreements ($0.2 million).

Restructuring of Operations

During the course of fiscal 2016, the Company executed a series of targeted restructuring activities, resulting in a pre-tax restructuring charge of $0.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share. These actions are focused on reducing the Company’s operating costs due to the challenging global market conditions, and resulted in headcount reductions at the Company’s operations in Italy, Singapore and the United States.

Goodwill Impairment Charge

The Company conducted its annual assessment for goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2016 using updated inputs, including appropriate risk-based, country and company specific weighted average discount rates for all of the Company’s reporting units. The analysis identified an impairment in the domestic industrial business and the European propulsion business resulting in a charge of $7.6 million. See further discussion in Note D in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Other Operating Income

During fiscal 2016, the Company sold the distribution rights and assets of its distribution entity covering the southeast U.S. territory for approximately $4.1 million. As a result, a net operating gain of $0.4 million was recorded.


Interest Expense

Interest expense of $0.4 million for fiscal 2016 was down 30% versus fiscal 2015. Interest on the Company’s revolving credit facility (“revolver”

$(12,270) increased to $0.2 million in fiscal 2016. The increase can be attributed to an overall increase in the average borrowings and the average interest rate year-over-year. The average borrowing on the revolver, computed monthly, increased to $12.3 million in fiscal 2016, compared to $10.7 million in the prior fiscal year. The interest rate on the revolver was a range of 1.16% to 1.20% in the prior fiscal year compared to a range of 1.20% to 2.21% in the current year. The interest expense on the Company’s $25 million Senior Note, which carried a fixed rate of 6.05%, decreased $0.2 million to $0.2 million, due to a lower remaining principal balance. The final payment on the Senior Note was made in April 2016.

Other income (expense), net and Interest Income

For the fiscal 2016 full year, Other, net declined by $1.3 million due primarily to a prior year life insurance benefit and unfavorable exchange movements related to the Japanese yen, Singapore dollar, euro and Australian dollar. Interest income was flat in fiscal 2016 compared to the prior year.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the twelve months of fiscal 2016 was 48.6%, which is significantly higher than the prior year rate of 28.4%. The full year effective rates are impacted by the non-deductibility of operating results in a certain foreign jurisdiction that is subject to a full valuation allowance. Adjusting both fiscal years for the results of this jurisdiction, the fiscal 2016 full year rate would have been 45.0% compared to 30.9% for the same period in fiscal 2015. The fiscal 2016 effective tax rate was favorably impacted by a tax strategy which resulted in the recognition of foreign tax credits associated with the repatriation of $9.7 million in cash from our European operations ($2.4 million). Adjusting for this non-recurring tax benefit, the fiscal 2016 effective tax rate would have been 36.2%. The fiscal 2015 rate was favorably impacted by a change in the jurisdictional mix of earnings, along with favorable discrete items related to foreign earnings, and the reinstatement of the research and development credit for calendar 2015.

The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. During fiscal 2016, the Company reported operating income in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions would be realized and concluded that based primarily upon the uncertainty to achieve levels of sustained improvement and uncertain exchange rates in these jurisdictions; (a) it is more likely than not that $3.1 million of deferred tax assets would not be realized; and that (b) a full valuation allowance on the balance of deferred tax assets relating to these jurisdictions continues to be necessary. The Company recorded a net decrease in valuation allowance of $0.5 million in fiscal 2016 due to lower cumulative operating losses in these jurisdictions. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize the remaining deferred tax assets.

Order Rates

As of June 30, 2016, the Company’s backlog of orders scheduled for shipment during the next six months (six-month backlog) was $35.7 million, or approximately 4% higher than the six-month backlog of $34.4 million as of June 30, 2015. The Company’s backlog remained relatively consistent through the year, as markets remained at a relatively low level throughout fiscal 2016.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Fiscal Years 2017, 2016 and 2015

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2017 totaled $3.2 million, a slight decrease ($0.2 million or 6%

(5.6) from fiscal 2016. The slight change is primarily the result of a significant improvement in net earnings ($6.9 million) being offset by moderating working capital improvements ($8.3 million lower in fiscal 2017), as the prior fiscal year benefited from successful inventory reductions. While inventory improved slightly in fiscal 2017 ($0.4 million), fiscal 2016 saw a $13.7 million improvement driven by declining volumes and strong working capital management. While the accounts receivable balance increased significantly in fiscal 2017 ($6.0 million) on the strong second half sales volume, receivable performance improved in fiscal 2017, with days sales outstanding falling from 66 days at June 30, 2016 to 56 days at June 30, 2017. Accounts payable saw a corresponding volume-driven increase ($6.6 million).

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2016 totaled $3.4 million, a decrease of $13.7 million, or approximately 80%, versus fiscal 2015. The decrease compared to the prior fiscal year is primarily due to the decline in earnings totaling $24.4 million. This decline was partially offset by reduced working capital. Accounts receivable decreased by $18.4 million, driven by the reduced sales volume and strong collection efforts. The inventory improvement is the successful result of a concerted global effort to manage working capital levels in light of the challenging market conditions. Net inventory as a percentage of the six-month backlog decreased from 232% as of June 30, 2015 to 186% as of June 30, 2016. The decrease in accounts payable reflects the reduced purchasing activity throughout the fiscal year as a result of the reduced volume, while accrued liabilities declined with the payment of severance and bonus obligations.

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2015 totaled $17.1 million, a decrease of $8.7 million, or approximately 33.7%, versus fiscal 2014. The reduction compared to fiscal 2014 primarily relates to an increase in accounts receivable, a reduction in accrued retirement benefits and an increase in a life insurance receivable. These unfavorable movements were partially offset by a significant reduction in inventory. Adjusted for an $8.1 million impact of foreign currency translation, net inventory decreased by $9.3 million compared to the prior fiscal year end. The majority of this decrease was seen at the Company’s North American operations in response to the decline in demand through the second half of the fiscal year. Net inventory as a percentage of the six-month backlog increased from 148% as of June 30, 2014 to 232% as of June 30, 2015. The increase in receivables compared to the prior year end relates to timing of shipments within the fourth quarter, along with a slight easing of payment patterns due to economic pressures in the oil and gas market. The decrease in accounts payable is in line with the reduced purchase activity through the fourth quarter.

The net cash used by investing activities primarily represents capital spending activity totaling $3.1 million. The fiscal 2017 capital projects were again limited to critical replacement and maintenance items and costs related to new product introduction. This was partially offset by proceeds from the sale of certain operating assets, primarily associated with the closure of our India plant.

The net cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2016 of $1.1 million represents primarily the proceeds from the sale of Twin Disc Southeast in the first quarter of the fiscal year ($3.5 million) and the proceeds from a life insurance policy ($2.0 million), partially offset by relatively modest capital spending activity totaling $4.2 million. The capital projects for fiscal 2016 were limited to key replacement items and high potential new product introductions.

The net cash used for investing activities in fiscal 2015 of $6.8 million consisted primarily of capital expenditures for machinery and equipment and facility upgrades at our U.S., Belgian and Singapore facilities. In fiscal 2015, the Company spent $9.0 million for capital expenditures, up from $7.2 million in fiscal 2014. The Company also received a net reimbursement of premiums paid on executive split dollar life insurance policies during the year ($1.9 million) due to resignations and retirements.

The net cash used by financing activities in fiscal 2017 of $2.4 million consisted primarily of net payments of debt ($2.2 million). During fiscal 2017, the Company did not purchase any shares as part of its Board-authorized stock repurchase program. The Company has 315,000 shares remaining under its authorized stock repurchase plan.


The net cash used by financing activities in fiscal 2016 of $8.1 million consisted primarily of dividends paid to shareholders ($2.0 million) and net payments of debt ($5.3 million). During fiscal 2016,

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Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020

Net Sales

Net sales for fiscal 2021 decreased 11.4%, or $28.3 million, to $218.6 million from $246.8 million in fiscal 2020. The Company experienced a broad-based softening in demand through the first three fiscal quarters across the industrial and marine markets, due in large part to the continued impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on the Company’s global markets. The weakness in the North American oil and gas market experienced throughout fiscal 2020 persisted through fiscal 2021, with some improvement in aftermarket activity in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. The Company began to see a general market recovery trend starting at the end of the fiscal second quarter, which continued through the fiscal fourth quarter. With a recovering global economy following a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions, the Company has seen renewed demand for its products across all segments. With improving volume levels through the year, the Company reported a fourth quarter favorable variance to the prior year of 11.5%, its first favorable year-over-year variance since the third quarter of fiscal 2019. Currency translation had a favorable impact on fiscal 2021 sales compared to the prior year totaling $11.6 million primarily due to the strengthening of the euro and Australian dollar against the U.S. dollar

Sales at our manufacturing segment decreased 15.8%, or $36.1 million, versus the same period last year. The largest decline was seen at the Company’s North American manufacturing operation, the largest, which experienced a 28.0% decline in sales compared to fiscal 2020. The primary driver for this decrease was a broad reduction in demand created by the global economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company’s Veth Propulsion operation in the Netherlands experienced an 18.5% decrease in sales in fiscal 2021, also due to the global market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company’s Italian manufacturing operations reported a 16.6% increase in sales from fiscal 2020, with foreign currency contributing half of that increase and a recovering European industrial market in the second half of the fiscal year driving the remaining volume growth. Similarly, the Company’s Belgian manufacturing operation saw a 12.2% increase in sales in fiscal 2021 on a favorable foreign exchange impact and an economic recovery in the fourth fiscal quarter. The Company’s Swiss manufacturing operation, which supplies customized propellers for the global mega yacht and patrol boat markets, experienced a 7.2% increase in sales, primarily due to a favorable currency impact.

Sales at our distribution segment were up 4.6%, or $4.4 million, compared to fiscal 2020, with the entire increase coming in the fourth fiscal quarter. The Company’s Asian distribution operation in Singapore, China and Japan experienced an 8.3% decrease in sales due to the weakened global demand resulting from COVID-19, partially offset by stable demand for the Company’s oil and gas transmissions. The Company’s European distribution operation saw an increase of $0.4 million thanks to a positive currency impact of $1.3 million. The operational decline is the result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company’s North American distribution operation saw an increase of 3.0% thanks to improving market conditions in the fourth fiscal quarter driving additional demand. The Company’s distribution operation in Australia, which provides boat accessories, propulsion and marine transmission systems primarily for the pleasure craft market, saw sales increase sharply (52.8%), driven by a significant favorable currency impact (15.9%) and strong demand for the Company’s product in the pleasure craft market.

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Net sales for the Company’s marine transmission, propulsion and boat management systems were down 16.6% compared to the prior fiscal year. This decrease reflects a general weakening of the global economy primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While most marine markets were significantly impacted, the pleasure craft market in Australia was an area of strength. In the off-highway transmission market, the year-over-year decrease of 6.8% can also be attributed primarily to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through the first three quarters, while the year-over-year comparisons turned positive in the fourth quarter. Sale of the Company’s pressure pumping transmission systems into China remained steady and consistent with the prior year. The decrease experienced in the Company’s industrial products of 11.0% was also seen primarily in the first three quarters of the fiscal year, brought on by a weakening global economy and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This comparison also turned positive in the fourth fiscal quarter, as the global recovery started to gain traction.

Geographically, sales to the U.S. and Canada declined 23% in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020, representing 32% of consolidated sales for fiscal 2021 compared to 36% in fiscal 2020. The reduction is primarily due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sales into the Asia Pacific market actually increased 2% compared to fiscal 2020 and represented approximately 24% of sales in fiscal 2021, compared to 21% in fiscal 2020. The increase in fiscal 2021 reflects a strong Australian pleasure craft market and consistent Chinese demand for the Company’s oil and gas transmission. Sales into the European market declined approximately 11% from fiscal 2020 levels while accounting for 37% of consolidated net sales in both fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020. The decrease, similar to North America, is primarily the result of the global economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. See Note J, Business Segments and Foreign Operations, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information on the Company’s business segments and foreign operations.

Gross Profit

In fiscal 2021, gross profit decreased $4.9 million, or 8.7%, to $50.9 million on a sales decrease of $28.3 million. Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased 70 basis points in fiscal 2021 to 23.3%, compared to 22.6% in fiscal 2020. The table below summarizes the gross profit trend by quarter for fiscal years 2021 and 2020:

  

1st Qtr

  

2nd Qtr

  

3rd Qtr

  

4th Qtr

  

Year

 

Gross Profit:

                    

($ millions)

                    

2021

 $9.7  $8.9  $14.0  $18.3  $50.9 

2020

 $9.6  $15.7  $16.5  $13.9  $55.7 
                     

% of Sales:

                    

2021

  21.0%  18.3%  24.2%  27.7%  23.3%

2020

  16.3%  26.4%  24.1%  23.3%  22.6%

There were a number of factors that impacted the Company’s overall gross profit rate in fiscal 2021. Gross profit for the year was primarily impacted by reduced volumes and a continued unfavorable product mix. This was driven by the global economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and very limited sales of high-margin oil and gas transmissions and parts. Margin was favorably impacted by the recording of a benefit related to the Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”), a COVID-19 relief program of the U.S. government, totaling $2.4 million, split evenly between the third and fourth quarters. The Company estimates the net unfavorable impact of reduced volumes on gross margin in fiscal 2021 was approximately $6.5 million. The unfavorable shift in product mix, primarily related to the reduced shipments of the Company’s high margin oil and gas transmission units and aftermarket products, had an estimated unfavorable impact of $3.7 million.

Marketing, Engineering and Administrative (ME&A) Expenses

Marketing, engineering, and administrative (ME&A) expenses of $55.8 million were down $7.5 million, or 11.8%, compared to the prior fiscal year. As a percentage of sales, ME&A expenses decreased slightly to 25.5% of sales versus 25.6% of sales in fiscal 2020. The decrease in spending in fiscal 2021 compared to the prior year was driven by reduced domestic salaries and benefits ($3.4 million), a reclassification of certain costs from ME&A to COGS ($2.4 million), lower amortization expense ($1.0 million), reduced marketing activities ($1.5 million) and a benefit related to the domestic ERC ($1.2 million), reduced corporate travel ($0.9 million) and the impact of global expense containment measures ($1.5 million). These decreases were partially offset by an increase in global bonus expense ($2.4 million) and an exchange driven increase ($2.0 million).

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Restructuring of Operations

During the course of fiscal 2021, the Company incurred $7.4 million in restructuring charges. Included in this amount is $2.3 million related to the provision for an announced restructuring program at the Company’s Belgian operation resulting in the elimination of 23 positions. The action was taken to allow the Belgian operation to focus resources on core manufacturing processes, while allowing for savings on the outsourcing of non-core processes. The Company anticipates annual pre-tax savings upon completion of the restructuring of approximately $1.6 million. The Company also recorded a $4.3 million charge for the impairment of its corporate office building, which is currently held for sale. The remaining $0.8 million of restructuring charges relates to productivity and cost reduction actions at the Company’s domestic and European operations. The Company continues to focus on actively managing its cost structure and reducing fixed costs in light of the ongoing market challenges.

Income from Extinguishment of Loan

During the fourth fiscal quarter, the Company received formal forgiveness of its PPP Loan in the amount of $8.2 million. The Company recorded $8.2 million in income from extinguishment of loan in its consolidated statement of operations in fiscal 2021. See Note G, Debt, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for additional information on the PPP loan.

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $2.4 million for fiscal 2021 was $0.5 million higher than fiscal 2020 on a higher average interest rate, partially offset by a lower average balance on the domestic revolver.

Other income (expense), net

In fiscal 2021, other expense, net, increased $1.8 million primarily due to the impact of currency movements related to the euro and Asian currencies.

Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 is -200.0% compared to 9.5% for fiscal 2020. During the current fiscal year, the Company received full forgiveness of its PPP loan which resulted in an increase to the effective tax rate of 17.5%. In the prior year, the Company’s management determined that the carrying value of certain goodwill and intangibles exceeded the fair value and a $27.6 million impairment loss was calculated, which resulted in a decrease to the prior year effective tax rate of 13.8%. During the current fiscal year, the Company was able to take advantage of the newly enacted high tax exception regulations. The Company filed its federal tax return utilizing this exception and had no global intangible low taxed income (“GILTI”) inclusion increasing the current rate by 12.4%. Due to continued historical domestic losses and uncertain future domestic earnings, the Company recognized a full domestic valuation allowance reducing the effective tax rate by 248.2%.

The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net domestic deferred tax assets would be realized and concluded that it is more likely than not that all of deferred tax assets would not be realized. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will not generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize all the domestic deferred tax assets, therefore, a valuation allowance in the amount of $24.4 million, included in income tax expense (benefit) on the consolidated statement of operations, has been recorded for fiscal year 2021.

Order Rates

As of June 30, 2021, the Company’s backlog of orders scheduled for shipment during the next six months (six-month backlog) was $70.3 million or approximately 6% higher than the six-month backlog of $66.6 million as of June 30, 2020. The increased backlog is primarily attributable to the improvement in order rates through the second half of the fiscal year, as the global economy began to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Fiscal Years 2021 and 2020

The net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2021 totaled $6.5 million, a decrease of $2.6 million from the prior fiscal year. The positive operating cash flow was generated by continued progress in working capital reduction efforts, which contributed $3.4 million during the year before considering the $3.2 million reclassification, net of the $4.8 million impairment recorded to restructuring expenses, of the corporate office building as a current asset held for sale as of June 30, 2021. The largest contributions came from inventory reduction ($5.6 million) and increased trade payables ($5.3 million). These improvements were partially offset by an increase in trade receivables ($8.8 million) resulting from the increased sales volume in the fourth quarter of the current fiscal year.

The net cash used by investing activities for fiscal 2021 primarily represents capital spending activity totaling $4.5 million, partially offset by the receipt of $1.5 million on the note receivable related to the sale of the assets of a previously owned subsidiary of the Company in fiscal 2019. The capital spending amount reflects a $6.2 million (58.3%) decrease in spending on capital projects compared to fiscal 2020. Given the extreme economic uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company limited fiscal 2021 capital spending to critical replacement items and spending needed to bring the new Lufkin facility online.

The net cash used by financing activities relates primarily to payments of long-term debt ($3.9 million), along with payments for withholding taxes on stock compensation ($0.2 million) and dividends paid to a non-controlling interest ($0.2 million). During fiscal 2021, the Company did not purchase any shares as part of its Board-authorized stock repurchase program. The Company has 315,000 shares remaining under its authorized stock repurchase plan.

 

In fiscal 2015, the net cash used by financing activities of $9.2 million consisted primarily of dividends paid to shareholders of the Company of $4.1 million and net payments of debt of $4.6 million. During fiscal 2015, the Company did not purchase any shares as part of its Board-authorized stock repurchase program.

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Future Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

On June 30, 2014,29, 2018, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with BMO Harris Bank N.A. (“BMO”) that provided for the Wells Fargo Agreement, which was subsequently amended on February 1, 2016. Priorassignment and assumption of the previously existing loans between the Company and Bank of Montreal (the “2016 Credit Agreement”) and subsequent amendments into a term loan (the “Term Loan”) and revolving credit loans (each a “Revolving Loan” and, collectively, the “Revolving Loans,” and, together with the Term Loan, the “Loans”). Pursuant to the February 1, 2016 amendment, it permittedCredit Agreement, BMO agreed to make the Term Loan to the Company in a principal amount not to exceed $35.0 million and the Company may, from time to time prior to the maturity date, enter into Revolving Loans in amounts not to exceed, in the aggregate, $50.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Commitment”). The Credit Agreement also allows the Company to enterobtain Letters of Credit from BMO, which if drawn upon by the beneficiary thereof and paid by BMO, would become Revolving Loans. Under the Credit Agreement, the Company may not pay cash dividends on its common stock in excess of $3.0 million in any fiscal year.

On March 4, 2019, the Company entered into unsecured revolving credit loans upa second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment reduced the principal amount of the term loan commitment under the Credit Agreement from $35.0 million to $20.0 million. In connection with the Second Amendment, the Company issued an amended and restated term note in the amount of $60 million. This amendment$20.0 million to the Bank, which amended the original $35.0 million note provided for a borrowing base calculationunder the Credit Agreement.

Prior to determine borrowing capacity, up to a maximum of $40 million. This capacity was based upon eligible domestic inventory, eligible accounts receivable and machinery and equipment, subject to certain adjustments. The amended Wells Fargo Agreement also revisedentering into the definition of EBITDA forSecond Amendment, the four consecutive fiscal quarters ending on and including December 25, 2015 to and including September 30, 2016 to add $0.5 million, reflectiveoutstanding principal amount of the restructuring charge taken byterm loan (the “Term Loan”) under the Credit Agreement was $10.8 million. On the date of the Second Amendment, the Bank made an additional advance on the Term Loan to the Company in the secondamount of $9.2 million. The Second Amendment also extended the maturity date of the Term Loan from January 2, 2020 to March 4, 2026, and added a requirement that the Company make principal installments of $0.5 million per quarter starting with the quarter ending June 30, 2019.

The Second Amendment also reduced the applicable margin for purposes of determining the interest rate applicable to the Term Loan. Previously, the applicable margin was 3.00%, which was added to the Monthly Reset LIBOR Rate or the Adjusted LIBOR, as applicable. Under the Second Amendment, the applicable margin was between 1.375% and 2.375%, depending on the Company’s total funded debt to EBITDA ratio.

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The Second Amendment also adjusted certain financial covenants made by the Company under the Credit Agreement. Specifically, the Company covenanted (i) not to allow its total funded debt to EBITDA ratio to be greater than 3.00 to 1.00 (the cap had previously been 3.50 to 1.00 for quarters ending on or before September 30, 2019 and 3.25 to 1.00 for quarters ending on or about December 31, 2019 through September 30, 2020), and (ii) that its tangible net worth will not be less than $100.0 million plus 50% of net income for each fiscal year ending on and after June 30, 2019 for which net income is a positive number (the $100.0 million figure had previously been $70.0 million). 

On January 28, 2020, the Company entered into a third amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. The Third Amendment restated the financial covenant provisions related to the maximum allowable ratio of total funded debt to EBITDA from 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ended December 27, 2019, 5.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending March 27, 2020, 4.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending June 30, 2020, 3.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 25, 2020 and 3.00 to 1.00 for quarters ending on or after December 25, 2020. For purposes of determining EBITDA, the Third Amendment added back extraordinary expenses (not to exceed $3.9 million) related to the previously reported isolated product performance issue on one of the Company’s oil and gas transmission models at certain installations. Under the Third Amendment, the applicable margin for revolving loans, letters of credit, and term loans was between 1.25% and 3.375%, depending on the Company’s total funded debt to EBITDA ratio.

On April 17, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “PPP Note”) evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of $8.2 million (the “PPP Loan”) made to the Company under the PPP. The PPP was established under the CARES Act and is a program under the U.S. SBA. The PPP Loan to the Company is administered by BMO. The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal payments are deferred until April 2022.

In connection with the PPP Loan, the Company entered into a fourth amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”) on April 17, 2020. The Fourth Amendment: (1) permits the Company to incur indebtedness in the form of the PPP Loan notwithstanding the Credit Agreement’s restrictions limiting the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, and (2) provides that the PPP Loan (to the extent that the PPP Loan is forgiven) shall be disregarded for purposes of calculating financial covenants in the Credit Agreement. Any unforgiven portion of the PPP Loan and the interest thereon will not be disregarded for purposes of calculating the financial covenants.

On July 22, 2020, the Company entered into a fifth amendment (the “Fifth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement that amends the Credit Agreement dated as of June 29, 2018, as amended between the Company and BMO. The Fifth Amendment reduced BMO’s Revolving Credit Commitment from $50.0 million to $45.0 million. The Fifth Amendment also gives the Company the option to make interest-only payments on the Term Loan for quarterly payments occurring on September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020, and limits the Company’s Capital Expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016,2021 to $10.0 million.

The Fifth Amendment provides the Company with relief from its Total Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio financial covenant under the Credit Agreement through (and including) the earlier of June 30, 2021 or a date selected by the Company. During the financial covenant relief period:

The “Applicable Margin” to be applied to Revolving Loans, the Term Loan, and the Commitment/Facility Fee will be increased to 3.25%, 3.875%, and 0.20%, respectively.

The Company may not make certain restricted payments (specifically, cash dividends, distributions, purchases, redemptions or other acquisitions of or with respect to shares of its common stock or other common equity interests).

The Company must maintain liquidity (as defined in the Fifth Amendment) of at least $15.0 million.

The Company must maintain minimum EBITDA of at least (1) $1.0 million for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020 and the two fiscal quarters ending on or about September 30, 2020; (2) $2.5 million for the three fiscal quarters ending on or about December 31, 2020; (3) $6.0 million for the four fiscal quarters ending on or about March 31, 2021; and (4) $10.0 million for the four fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2021.

For purposes of the minimum EBITDA financial covenant and further adjustedthe Total Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio, the Fifth Amendment clarified that EBITDA shall exclude any gain that is realized on the forgiveness of the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loan that the Company previously received.

The Fifth Amendment also changed the definition of EBITDA to add back non-cash stock based compensation expense“LIBOR” (used in calculating interest on Eurodollar Loans), “Monthly Reset LIBOR Rate” (used in calculating interest on LIBOR Loans), and additional restructuring charges not to exceed $0.3 million“LIBOR Quoted Rate” (used in the definition of “Base Rate,” which is used in calculating interest on Letters of Credit that are drawn upon and not timely reimbursed).

The Company also entered into a Deposit Account Control Agreement with the Bank, reflecting the Bank’s security interest in deposit accounts the Company maintains with the Bank. Under the Fifth Amendment, the Bank may not provide a notice of exclusive control of a deposit account (thereby obtaining exclusive control of the account) prior to the occurrence or existence of a Default or an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement or otherwise upon the occurrence or existence of an event or condition that would, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice, constitute a Default or an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement.

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On January 27, 2021, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement and Amendment No. 6 to the Credit Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”) that further amended the Credit Agreement.

The Company entered into the Forbearance Agreement because the Company was not in compliance with its financial covenant to maintain a minimum EBITDA of at least $2.5 million for the three fiscal quarterquarters ended as of December 25, 2020. In the Forbearance Agreement, the Bank has agreed to forbear from exercising its rights and remedies against the Company under the Credit Agreement with respect to the Company’s noncompliance with the minimum EBITDA financial covenant during the period (the “Forbearance Period”) commencing January 27, 2021 and ending March 25, 2016,on the earlier of (i) September 30, 2021, and $0.3(ii) the date on which a default under the Forbearance Agreement or Credit Agreement occurs. During the Forbearance Period, the Bank may continue to honor requests of the Company for draws on the revolving note provided by the Bank under the Credit Agreement, except that the revolving credit commitment is reduced from $45.0 million in each subsequent fiscal quarter. to $42.5 million during the Forbearance Period.

The amended Wells FargoForbearance Agreement also waived any eventsadded to the Company’s financial reporting requirements under the Credit Agreement by requiring the Company to provide the Bank with monthly forecasts of the Company’s financial statements, and monthly reports on the Company’s six-month backlog.

When the Forbearance Period ends on September 30, 2021, the Bank’s forbearance under the Forbearance Agreement will cease, and, therefore, on December 31, 2021, the Company is subject to the Total Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio financial covenant of 3.00 to 1.00. Further, upon an event of default thatand upon notice from the Bank, the Company’s obligations under the Loan Documents would be accelerated and become due at the default rate, and the Bank may have occurredexercise its rights and remedies under the Credit Agreement for any occurrence and continuation of default under the Credit Agreement.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, as a result of the Forbearance Agreement, the Company was not required to meet the minimum EBITDA financial covenant. The Company expects to be in compliance with the terms of the agreement priorCredit Agreement following the forbearance period, and therefore continues to classify its February 1, 2016 amendment.debt as long term.

The Company remains in compliance with its liquidity and other financial covenants, and has agreed to provide additional financial reports to BMO.

 

Borrowings under the amended Wells Fargo Agreement were secured by substantially all of the Company’s personal property, including accounts receivable, inventory, certain machinery and equipment, and intellectual property, and the personal property of Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc. (“Mill-Log”), a wholly-owned domestic subsidiary of the Company. The Company had also pledged 65% of its equity interests in certain foreign subsidiaries.

Loans under the Wells Fargo Agreement were generally charged interest at the LIBOR Rate plus (a) 1.00% if the Company’s adjusted four-quarter EBITDA (as defined) was at least $11 million, or (b) 1.50% if the Company’s adjusted four-quarter EBITDA (as defined) was less than $11 million.

On April 22, 2016, the Company entered into a revolving Credit Agreement (the “BMO Agreement”) with Bank of Montreal (“BMO”). This agreement permits the Company to enter into loans up to $40 million. This maximum may be increased under the BMO Agreement by an additional $10 million so long as there exists no default and certain other conditions specified in the BMO Agreement are satisfied. On the day of the closing of the BMO Agreement, the Company used proceeds to pay off the loan balance under the Wells Fargo Agreement.

In general, each revolving loan under the BMO Agreement will bear interest at a Eurodollar Rate, as defined. This rate as of June 30, 2017 was 2.80%. In addition to monthly interest payments, the Company will be responsible for paying a quarterly unused fee equal to 0.15% of the average daily unused portion of the revolving credit commitment. The Company may prepay loans subject to certain limitations. Borrowings under the BMO Agreement are secured by substantially all of the Company’s personal property, including accounts receivable, inventory, certain machinery and equipment, and intellectual property, and the personal property of Mill-Log.property. The Company has also pledged 100% of its equity interests in certain domestic subsidiaries and 65% of its equity interests in certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company has entered into a security agreement, IP security agreement and pledge agreement with BMO, and Mill-Log has entered into a guaranty agreement, guarantor security agreement and pledge agreement with BMO, which collectively grant BMO a security interest in these assets and holdings as administrative agent for itself and other lenders that may enter into the BMO Agreement. The Company has also entered into a negative pledge agreementCollateral Assignment of Rights under Purchase Agreement for its acquisition of Veth Propulsion. To effect these security interests, the Company entered into various amendment and assignment agreements that consent to the assignment of certain agreements previously entered into between the Company and the Bank of Montreal in connection with the 2016 Credit Agreement. The Company also amended and assigned to BMO a Negative Pledge Agreement that it has previously entered into with Bank of Montreal, pursuant to which it has agreed not to sell, lease or otherwise encumber real estate that it owns except as permitted by the BMOCredit Agreement and the negative pledge agreement. Within thirty days uponNegative Pledge Agreement.

Upon the occurrence of an eventEvent of default (as defined) that is not cured withinDefault, BMO may take the prescribed cure period, or if availabilityfollowing actions upon written notice to the Company: (1) terminate its remaining obligations under the BMOCredit Agreement; (2) declare all amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement is less thanto be immediately due and payable; and (3) demand the greater of 15%Company to immediately Cash Collateralize L/C Obligations in an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate revolving credit commitments and $6.0 million,L/C Obligations or a greater amount if BMO determines a greater amount is necessary. If such Event of Default is due to the Company’s bankruptcy, BMO may take the three actions listed above without notice to the Company.

On March 3, 2021 the Company submitted its application for forgiveness of the PPP Loan. The application was supported by documentation of qualified expenses and Mill-Log will execute and deliver mortgagescompliance of eligibility with the program. On June 16, 2021 the Company was notified by the SBA that the PPP loan was fully forgiven. The Company recorded the forgiveness as income from extinguishment of loan. This is described further in Note G, Debt, of the notes to BMO on all real estate owned by them at such time to further secure borrowings under the BMO Agreement.consolidated financial statements.

 


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A private shelf agreement (“the Prudential Agreement”) was entered into on June 30, 2014. Among other things, the Prudential Agreement: (a) amended and restated the note agreement between the Company and purchasers dated as of April 10, 2006, as it had been amended from time to time; and (b) set forth the terms of the potential sale and purchase of up to $50 million in shelf notes by the Company to the Prudential group of companies, the lender. The notes bear interest on the outstanding principal balance at a fixed rate of 6.05% per annum, payable quarterly. The principal was payable in annual installments of $3.6 million, and matured and became due and payable in full on April 10, 2016.

The Prudential Agreement included financial covenants regarding minimum net worth, minimum EBITDA and a maximum total funded debt to EBITDA ratio. It also included certain covenants that limit, among other things, certain indebtedness, acquisitions, investments, capital expenditures and dividends. The amendment to the Prudential Agreement waived any events of default that may have occurred under the terms of the agreement prior to its February 1, 2016 amendment.

The final payment of $3.6 million was made on April 11, 2016. In addition, the shelf notes arrangement under the Prudential Agreement was terminated on April 21, 2016.


 

The Company’s balance sheet remains very strong, there are no material off-balance-sheet arrangements, and we continueit continues to have sufficient liquidity for near-term needs. The Company had approximately $21.4$27.1 million of available borrowings under the BMOCredit Agreement as of June 30, 2017.2021. The Company expects to continue to generate enough cash from operations, as well as its credit facilities, to meet its operating and investing needs. As of June 30, 2017,2021, the Company also had cash of $16.4$12.3 million, primarily at its overseas operations. These funds, with some restrictions and tax implications, are available for repatriation as deemed necessary by the Company. In fiscal 2018,2022, the Company expects to contribute $2.3$0.7 million to its defined benefit pension plans, the minimum contribution required.

 

Net working capital decreased $4.0increased $6.2 million, or 4.5%5.7%, during fiscal 2017,2021 and the current ratio (calculated as total current assets divided by total current liabilities) decreased from 3.52.6 at June 30, 20162020 to 2.92.4 at June 30, 2017.2021. The decreaseincrease in net working capital was primarily driventhe result of the reclassification of the assets currently held for sale ($9.5 million) from long term assets to current assets. Excluding this one-off movement, working capital decreased by an increase in accounts payable (volume driven)$3.4 million. This reduction was the result of a focused inventory reduction effort ($5.6 million), increased trade payables ($5.3 million) and accrued expenses (bonus accrual)($9.2 million), and a decrease in cash (foreign repatriation). These favorable movements were partially offset by a volume driven increase in accounts receivable.to trade receivables ($8.8 million) and a reclassification of a component of short term debt back to long term ($2.7 million).

 

The Company expects capital expenditures to be approximately $7$10 million - $9$12 million in fiscal 2018.2022. These anticipated expenditures reflect the Company’s plans to invest in modern equipment to drive productivityefficiencies, quality improvements its global sourcing program and new products.cost reductions.

 

Management believes that available cash, the BMO credit facility, cash generated from future operations, and potential access to debt markets will be adequate to fund the Company’s capital requirements for the foreseeable futurefuture.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations

 

The Company had no material off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases, as of June 30, 20172021 and 2016.2020.

 

The Company has obligations under non-cancelable operating lease contracts and loan and senior note agreements for certain future payments. A summary of those commitments follows (in thousands):

Contractual Obligations

 

Total

  

Less than 1

Year

  

1-3

Years

  

3-5

Years

  

After 5

Years

 

Revolving loan borrowing

 $6,285  $-  $-  $6,285  $- 

Long-term debt, including current maturities

 $38  $2  $6  $6  $24 

Operating leases

 $5,128  $2,435  $1,456  $999  $238 

The table above does not include tax liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits totaling $0.8 million, excluding related interest and penalties, as the timing of their resolution cannot be estimated. See Note N of the Notes to the consolidated financial statements for disclosures surrounding uncertain income tax positions.


The Company maintains defined benefit pension plans for some of its operations in the United States and Europe. The Company has established the Benefits Committee (a non-board management committee) to oversee the operations and administration of the defined benefit plans. The Company estimates that fiscal 2018 contributions to all defined benefit plans will total $2.3 million.

Other Matters

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The preparation of this Annual Report requires management’s judgment to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

 

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note A, Significant Accounting Policies, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Not all of these significant accounting policies require management to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments or estimates. However, the policies management considers most critical to understanding and evaluating its reported financial results are the following:

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of ourits customers and adjusts credit limits based on payment history and the customer’s credit-worthiness as determined by review of current credit information. WeThe Company continuously monitormonitors collections and payments from ourits customers and maintainmaintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon ourits historical experience and any specific customer-collection issues. In addition, senior management reviews the accounts receivable aging on a monthly basis to determine if any receivable balances may be uncollectible. Although ourthe Company’s accounts receivable are dispersed among a large customer base, a significant change in the liquidity or financial position of any one of ourits largest customers could have a material adverse impact on the collectability of ourits accounts receivable and future operating results.

 

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Inventory

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost has been determined by the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for the majority of the inventories located in the United States, and by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for all other inventories. Management specifically identifies obsolete products and analyzes historical usage, forecasted production based on future orders, demand forecasts, and economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory. The adjustments to the reserve are estimates that could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from the actual requirements if future economic conditions, customer demand or competitive conditions differ from expectations.

 

GoodwillAssets Held for Sale

 

GoodwillAssets that will be recovered principally through sale rather than in its continuing use in operations are reclassified out of property, plant and equipment and into assets held for sale if all of the following criteria are met: (a) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset(s); (b) the asset is testedavailable for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changesimmediate sale in circumstancesits present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets; (c) an active program to locate a buyer, and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset have been initiated; (d) the sale of the asset is probable and the transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within a year; (e) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (f) actions required to complete the plan indicate that an impairment might exist.it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that plan will be withdrawn.

Assets Held for Sale are carried at fair value less costs to sell, or net book value, whichever is lower. The Company performs impairment reviews for its reporting units using a fair-value method based on management’s judgments and assumptions or third party valuations.


In determining the fair value of our reporting units, management is requiredceases to make estimates of future operatingresults, including growth rates, and a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions, among others. The development of future operating results incorporates management's best estimates of current and future economic and market conditions which are derived from a review of past results, current results and approved business plans. Many of the factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management, and these assumptions and estimates can change in future periods. While the Company believes its judgments and assumptions were reasonable, different assumptions, economic factors and/or market indicators could materially change the estimated fair values of the Company’s reporting units.

The following are key assumptions to the Company’s discounted cash flow model:

Business Projections – The Company makes assumptions about the level of sales for each fiscal year including expected growth, if any. This assumption drives its planning for volumes, mix, and pricing. The Company also makes assumptions about its cost levels (e.g., capacity utilization, cost performance, etc.). These assumptions are key inputs for developing its cash flow projections. These projections are derived using the Company’s internal business plans that are reviewed during the annual budget process.

Discount Rates – When measuring a possible impairment, future cash flows are discounted at a rate that is consistent with a weighted average cost of capital for a potential market participant. The weighted average cost of capital is an estimate of the overall after-tax rate of return required by equity and debt holders of a business enterprise. There are a number of assumptions that management makes when calculating the appropriate discount rate, including the targeted leverage ratio.

The Company is subject to financial statement risk to the extent the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value. Based upon the goodwill impairment review completedrecord depreciation expense at the endtime of the third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $2.5 million. In 2016, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $7.6 million. See discussion in Note D in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.designation as held for sale.

 

Long-lived Assets

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. For property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets, excluding indefinite-livedincluding intangible assets, the Company performs undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists. If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses; however, other methods may be used to substantiate the discounted cash flow analyses, including third party valuations when necessary. In fiscal 2017, the Company recorded $0.1 million asset impairment charge related to its India restructuring activities. See discussion in Note P in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

Warranty

 

The Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its suppliers. However, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, the extent of the market affected by the failure and the expense involved in satisfactorily addressing the situation. The warranty reserve is established based on ourthe Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. When evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for warranty costs, management takes into consideration the term of the warranty coverage, historical claim rates and costs of repair, knowledge of the type and volume of new products and economic trends. While we believethe Company believes that the warranty reserve is adequate and that the judgment applied is appropriate, such amounts estimated to be due and payable in the future could differ materially from what actually transpires.

 

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Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

 

The Company provides a wide range of benefits to employees and retired employees, including pensions and postretirement health care coverage. Plan assets and obligations are recorded annually based on the Company’s measurement date utilizing various actuarial assumptions such as discount rates, expected return on plan assets, compensation increases, retirement and mortality tables, and health care cost trend rates as of that date. The approach used to determine the annual assumptions are as follows:

 

DiscountRate Rate – based on the Willis Towers Watson BOND:Link model at June 30, 20172021 as applied to the expected payouts from the pension plans. This yield curve is made up of Corporate Bonds rated AA or better.

Expected Return on Plan Assets – based on the expected long-term average rate of return on assets in the pension funds, which is reflective of the current and projected asset mix of the funds and considers historical returns earned on the funds.

Compensation Increase – reflect the long-term actual experience, the near-term outlook and assumed inflation.

Retirement andMortality Rates – based upon the Society of Actuaries RP-2014PRI-2012 base tables for annuitants and non-annuitants, adjusted for generational mortality improvement based on the Society of Actuaries MP-2016modified MP-2020 projection scale.

Health Care Cost Trend Rates – developed based upon historical cost data, near-term outlook and an assessment of likely long-term trends.

 

Measurements of net periodic benefit cost are based on the assumptions used for the previous year-end measurements of assets and obligations. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions on an annual basis and makes modifications to the assumptions when appropriate. The effects of the modifications are recorded currently or amortized over future periods. Based on information provided by its independent actuaries and other relevant sources, the Company believes that the assumptions used are reasonable; however, changes in these assumptions could impact the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Income Taxes and Valuation Allowances

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. Based on the above criteria the Company has determined that a full valuation allowance is appropriate as relates to its domestic operations. A full domestic valuation allowance of $24.4 million has been recognized in fiscal 2021. The recognition of a valuation allowance does not affect the availability of the tax credits as the Company realizes earnings.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

See Note A, Significant Accounting Policies, of the notes to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards.

 

Item 7A.7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk

 

The Company is exposedelecting not to market risks from changes in interest rates, commodities and foreign currency exchange rates. To reduce such risks, the Company selectively uses financial instruments and other proactive management techniques. All hedging transactions are authorized and executed pursuantprovide this disclosure due to clearly defined policies and procedures, which prohibit the use of financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Discussion of the Company’s accounting policies and further disclosure relating to financial instruments is included in Note A to the consolidated financial statements.

Interest rate risk - The Company’s earnings exposure related to adverse movements of interest rates is primarily derived from outstanding floating rate debt instruments that are indexed toits status as a Eurodollar rate. In accordance with BMO Agreement expiring April 22, 2021, the Company has the option of borrowing at a Eurodollar Rate plus an additional “Add-On” of 1.75%. Due to the relative stability of interest rates, the Company did not utilize any financial instruments at June 30, 2017 to manage interest rate risk exposure. A 10 percent increase or decrease in the applicable interest rate would result in a change in pretax interest expense of approximately $18,000.Smaller Reporting Company.

 

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Commodity price risk - The Company is exposed to fluctuations in market prices for such commodities as steel and aluminum. The Company does not utilize commodity price hedges to manage commodity price risk exposure. Direct material cost as a percent of total cost of goods sold was 53.7% for fiscal 2017.

Currency risk - The Company has exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations. Approximately 29% of the Company’s revenues in the year ended June 30, 2017 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Of that total, approximately 58% was denominated in euros with the balance comprised of Japanese yen, Indian rupee, Swiss franc and the Australian and Singapore dollars. The Company does not hedge the translation exposure represented by the net assets of its foreign subsidiaries. Foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a component of shareholders’ equity. Forward foreign exchange contracts are used to hedge the currency fluctuations on significant transactions denominated in foreign currencies.

Derivative financial instruments - The Company has written policies and procedures that place all financial instruments under the direction of the Company’s corporate treasury department and restrict derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes. The use of financial instruments for trading purposes is prohibited. The Company uses financial instruments to manage the market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates.

The Company primarily enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the earnings and cash flow impact of non-functional currency denominated receivables and payables. These contracts are highly effective in hedging the cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates. Gains and losses resulting from these contracts offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged. The maturities of the forward exchange contracts generally coincide with the settlement dates of the related transactions. Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in Other expense, net in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations as the changes in the fair value of the contracts are recognized and generally offset the gains and losses on the hedged items in the same period. The primary currency to which the Company was exposed in fiscal 2017 and 2016 was the euro.At June 30, 2017, one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries had three outstanding forward exchange contracts to purchase U.S. dollars in the notional value of $1,050,000 with a weighted average maturity of 53 days. The fair value of the Company’s contract was a loss of $29,000 at June 30, 2017. The Company had no outstanding forward exchange contracts at June 30, 2016.


Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

 

See Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule.

 

Sales and Earnings by Quarter - Unaudited (in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

2017

 

1st Qtr.

  

2nd Qtr.

  

3rd Qtr.

  

4th Qtr.

  

Year

 
                     

Net sales

 $35,835  $33,672  $45,084  $53,591  $168,182 

Gross profit

  9,173   8,949   13,294   16,816   48,232 

Restructuring expenses

  258   816   293   424   1,791 

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

  -   -   2,637   9   2,646 

Net (loss) earnings

  (2,671)  (2,892)  (1,728)  1,176   (6,115)

Net (loss) earnings attributable to Twin Disc

  (2,696)  (2,912)  (1,849)  1,163   (6,294)

Basic (loss) earnings per shareattributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (0.24)  (0.26)  (0.16)  0.10   (0.56)

Diluted (loss) earnings per shareattributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (0.24)  (0.26)  (0.16)  0.10   (0.56)

Dividends per share

  -   -   -   -   - 

2016

 

1st Qtr.

  

2nd Qtr.

  

3rd Qtr.

  

4th Qtr.

  

Year

 

2021

 

1st Qtr.

  

2nd Qtr.

  

3rd Qtr.

  

4th Qtr.

  

Year

 
                     

Net sales

 $37,373  $44,829  $41,434  $42,646  $166,282  $46,179  $48,557  $57,640  $66,205  $218,581 

Gross profit

  8,190   11,606   9,618   11,181   40,595  9,703  8,877  13,962  18,315  50,857 

Restructuring expenses

  -   515   272   134   921  405  120  251  6,601  7,377 

Goodwill impairment charge

  -   -   -   7,602   7,602 

Net (loss) income

 (3,937) (4,280) 166  (21,468) (29,519)

Net (loss) income attributable to Twin Disc

 (3,979) (4,313) 94  (21,521) (29,719)

Basic (loss) income per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

 (0.30) (0.33) 0.01  (1.62) (2.24)

Diluted (loss) income per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

 (0.30) (0.33) 0.01  (1.62) (2.24)

Dividends per share

 -  -  -  -  - 
 

2020

          
 

Net sales

 $59,290  $59,536  $68,636  $59,376  $246,838 

Gross profit

 9,636  15,711  16,549  13,812  55,708 

Restructuring expenses

 121  4,248  532  237  5,138 

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

 -  -  27,603  -  27,603 

Net loss

  (4,275)  (2,289)  (931)  (5,518)  (13,013) (6,293) (6,466) (25,176) (1,636) (39,571)

Net loss attributable to Twin Disc

  (4,323)  (2,301)  (963)  (5,517)  (13,104) (6,311) (6,516) (25,230) (1,760) (39,817)

Basic loss per shareattributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (0.39)  (0.21)  (0.09)  (0.48)  (1.17) (0.48) (0.49) (1.92) (0.13) (3.03)

Diluted loss per shareattributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

  (0.39)  (0.21)  (0.09)  (0.48)  (1.17) (0.48) (0.49) (1.92) (0.13) (3.03)

Dividends per share

  0.09   0.09   -   -   0.18  -  -  -  -  - 

 

Item 9. Change in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

 

None.

 


 

Item 9A.9A. Controls and Procedures

 

Conclusion Regarding Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As required by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report and under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on such evaluation, which includes the circumstances around a misstatement as described below, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures arewere not effective as of June 30, 2021 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

 

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Management’sManagements Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

 

1.

1.pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company,

pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company,

 

2.

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company, and

3.

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparationregarding prevention or timely detection of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expendituresunauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the Company, and

3.Company’s assets that could have a material effect on financial statements.

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company’s assets that could have a material effect on financial statements.

Management has identified a material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting due to a misstatement in income taxes.  The misstatement related to a deficiency in the company’s review controls over significant, infrequent transactions that did not detect an error in the recording of a valuation allowance on deferred income tax assets.  Specifically, the misstatement was attributed to the presentation of the tax effects of a pension plan and the adjusting journal entry to income tax expense.  Due to the isolated, non-recurring nature of this transaction, management had not anticipated the complexity of this process.  This misstatement resulted in the Company filing a Form 8-K/A on August 23, 2021, amending its previously released financial results for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2021.  The amendment was filed to disclose that final income tax expense adjustments related to the domestic deferred tax asset valuation allowance have been recorded by the Company, which resulted in increasing the amount of net loss for the year ended June 30, 2021 by $8.8 million.  This had the effect of increasing the net loss of -$20.9 million to -$29.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2021.  While this late adjustment is a non-cash adjustment, the Company has concluded that it constitutes a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to the deficiency in certain review controls described above.

To remediate the material weakness, the Company has taken steps to enhance the controls within the tax reporting process, including improving the review precision of adjusting journal entries and to proactively reach out to outside consultants on technical and complex one-off issues such as these, should the need arise.  To allow for adequate time to manage the recording and reviewing of infrequent and complex transactions, the Company also intends to postpone the earnings release date to a date closer to the filing of the Company’s Form 10-K or Form 10-Q. The Company believes that these steps will mitigate the occurrence of similar events in the future.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures included in such controls may deteriorate.

 

The Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of ourits internal control over financial reporting based upon the framework (2013 edition) in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based upon such evaluation, ourdue to the circumstance around a misstatement as described above, the Company’s management concluded that ourits internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of June 30, 2017.2021.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopersRSM US LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2017,2021, as stated in their report which appears herein.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017,2021, there have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. The Company intends to complete the remediation of the material weakness described within fiscal 2022.

 

Item 9B.9B. Other Information

Not applicable.

 

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PART III

 

Item 10. Directors, and Executive Officers of the Registrantand Corporate Governance

 

For information with respect to the executive officers of the Registrant, see "Executive Officers of the Registrant""Information About Our Executive Officers" at the end of Part I of this report.

 

For information with respect to the Directors of the Registrant, see "Election of Directors" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

For information with respect to compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, see "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

For information with respect to the Company’s Code of Ethics, see "Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference. The Company’s Code of Ethics, entitled, “Guidelines for Business Conduct and Ethics,” is included on the Company’s website, www.twindisc.com. If the Company makes any substantive amendment to the Code of Ethics, or grants a waiver from a provision of the Code of Ethics for its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer or Chief Accounting Officer (or any person performing similar functions), it intends to disclose the nature of such amendment on its website within four business days of the amendment or waiver in lieu of filing a Form 8-K with the SEC.

 

For information with respect to procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors, see “Director Committee Functions: Nominating and Governance Committee” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference. There were no changes to these procedures since the Company’s last disclosure relating to these procedures.

 

For information with respect to the Audit Committee Financial Expert, see “Director Committee Functions: Audit Committee” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

For information with respect to the Audit Committee Disclosure, see “Director Committee Functions: Audit Committee” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

For information with respect to the Audit Committee Membership, see “Director Committee Functions: Committee Membership” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

Item 11. Executive Compensation

 

The information set forth under the captions "Executive Compensation,"Compensation" and "Director Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” and “Compensation and Executive Development Committee Report,”Compensation” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 26, 2017,28, 2021, is incorporated into this report by reference. Discussion in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Compensation and Executive Development Committee Report” is incorporated by reference but shall not be deemed “soliciting material” or to be “filed” as part of this report.

 


 

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

 

SecurityFor information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management, is set forth insee the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 26, 201728, 2021 under the captions "Principal Shareholders” and “Directors and Executive Officers" and incorporated into this report by reference.

 

For information regarding securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans of the Company, see “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

There are no arrangements known to the Registrant, the operation of which may at a subsequent date result in a change in control of the Registrant.

 

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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, Director Independence

 

For information with respect to transactions with related persons and policies for the review, approval or ratification of such transactions, see “Corporate Governance – Review, Approval or Ratification of Transactions with Related Persons” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

For information with respect to director independence, see “Corporate Governance – Board Independence” in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 2017,28, 2021, which is incorporated into this report by reference.

 

Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

 

The Company incorporates by reference the information contained in the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held October 26, 201728, 2021 under the headings “Fees to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Pre-approval Policies and Procedures.”

 

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PART IV

 

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

 

(a)(1) Consolidated Financial Statements

 

See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule, the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm and the Consolidated Financial Statements, all of which are incorporated by reference.

 

(a)(2) Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule

 

See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedule, and the Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule, all of which are incorporated by reference.

 

(a)(3) Exhibits. See Exhibit Index included as the last page of this form, which is incorporated by reference.

 

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INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

 

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Page

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

3329-30

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 20172021 and 20162020

3431

  

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive IncomeLoss for the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020

3532

  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020

3633

  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020

3734

  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

38-6235-65

  
  

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

 
  

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

6366

 

Schedules, other than those listed, are omitted for the reason that they are inapplicable, are not required, or the information required is shown in the financial statements or the related notes.

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Twin Disc, Incorporated:

 

In our opinion,

Opinion on the consolidated financial statements listed in the accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position ofInternal Control Over Financial Reporting

We have audited Twin Disc, Incorporated and its subsidiaries at June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effectiveIncorporated's (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2017,2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).in 2013. In our opinion, because of the effect of the material weakness described below on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, the Company has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements of the Company and our report dated September 2, 2021 expressed an unqualified opinion.

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The Company'sfollowing material weakness has been identified and included in management's assessment. The misstatement related to a deficiency in the company’s review controls over significant, infrequent transactions that did not detect an error in the recording of a valuation allowance on deferred income tax assets. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2021 financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated September 2, 2021 on those financial statements.

Basis for Opinion

The Company’s management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in Management'sthe accompanying Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements,an opinion on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our auditsaudit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditsaudit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our auditsaudit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provideaudit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions.opinion.

 

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

A company’scompany's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’scompany's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i)(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii)(2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii)(3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company’scompany's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopersRSM US LLP

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

August 31, 2017September 2, 2021 

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Twin Disc, Incorporated:

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Twin Disc, Incorporated (the Company) as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2021, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements and schedule (collectively, the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2021, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013, and our report dated September 2, 2021 expressed an opinion that the Company had not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical AuditMatters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance

As described in Note N to the consolidated financial statements the Company’s gross deferred tax asset and valuation allowance was approximately $31,004,000 and $24,420,000, respectively, as of June 30, 2021. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements.  Valuation allowances are provided for deferred tax assets where it is considered more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefit of such assets. In evaluating the realizability of deferred tax assets in future periods, the available positive and negative evidence, including projected future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences, history of book losses, tax planning strategies, and results of recent operations, are considered.

We identified management’s determination of the value of deferred tax assets as a critical audit matter as there is significant judgment required by management to conclude that it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized in future periods. In addition, the auditing of these elements involved complex and subjective auditor judgment, including the need to involve personnel with specialized skill and knowledge.

Our audit procedures to evaluate management’s determination that sufficient taxable income will not be generated to realize deferred tax assets included the following, among others:

We evaluated the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over income taxes, specifically, those controls over the evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets.

We evaluated the reasonableness of management’s estimates in regards to the ability to generate future taxable income and utilize the deferred tax assets by evaluating: (i) the forecast of future taxable income, including testing of management’s forecasts against the Company’s historical performance, and (ii) testing management’s assessment of the timing of future reversals of temporary differences.

We utilized personnel with specialized knowledge and skill in income taxes and accounting for income taxes under ASC 740 to assist in the evaluation of management’s assessment of positive and negative evidence and their conclusion that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefit of its deferred tax assets.

/s/ RSM US LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2017.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

September 2, 2021

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TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30, 20172021 and 20162020

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

  

2021

  

2020

 
         

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash

 $12,340  $10,688 

Trade accounts receivable, net

  39,491   30,682 

Inventories

  114,967   120,607 

Assets held for sale

  9,539   0 

Prepaid expenses

  5,704   5,269 

Other

  9,926   6,739 

Total current assets

  191,967   173,985 
         

Property, plant and equipment, net

  45,463   58,284 

Right-of-use assets operating leases

  14,736   14,448 

Intangible assets, net

  17,480   18,973 

Deferred income taxes

  2,511   24,445 

Other assets

  3,256   3,992 
         

Total assets

 $275,413  $294,127 
         

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Current maturities of long-term debt

 $2,000  $4,691 

Accounts payable

  31,011   25,663 

Accrued liabilities

  45,549   36,380 

Total current liabilities

  78,560   66,734 
         

Long-term debt

  30,085   37,896 

Lease obligations

  12,887   12,738 

Accrued retirement benefits

  11,176   27,938 

Deferred income taxes

  5,045   5,501 

Other long-term liabilities

  7,000   3,362 
         

Total liabilities

  144,753   154,169 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note O)

        
         

Equity:

        

Twin Disc shareholders' equity:

        

Preferred shares authorized: 200,000; issued: none; no par value

  0   0 

Common shares authorized: 30,000,000; issued: 14,632,802; no par value

  40,972   42,756 

Retained earnings

  126,936   156,655 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (22,615)  (41,226)
   145,293   158,185 

Less treasury stock, at cost (984,139 and 1,226,809 shares, respectively)

  15,083   18,796 
         

Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity

  130,210   139,389 
         

Noncontrolling interest

  450   569 
         

Total equity

  130,660   139,958 
         

Total liabilities and equity

 $275,413  $294,127 

 

  

2017

  

2016

 
         

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash

 $16,367  $18,273 

Accounts receivable, net

  31,392   25,363 

Inventories

  66,193   66,569 

Prepaid expenses

  8,295   7,353 

Other

  7,187   7,477 

Total current assets

  129,434   125,035 
         

Property, plant and equipment, net

  48,212   51,665 

Goodwill, net

  2,585   5,120 

Deferred income taxes

  24,198   25,870 

Intangible assets, net

  2,009   2,164 

Other assets

  4,460   4,068 
         

Total assets

 $210,898  $213,922 
         

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

        

Current liabilities:

        

Accounts payable

 $21,301  $14,716 

Accrued liabilities

  23,222   21,415 

Total current liabilities

  44,523   36,131 
         

Long-term debt

  6,323   8,501 

Accrued retirement benefits

  33,706   48,705 

Deferred income taxes

  1,011   827 

Other long-term liabilities

  1,768   2,705 
         

Total liabilities

  87,331   96,869 
         

Commitments and contingencies (Note O)

        
         

Equity:

        

Twin Disc shareholders' equity:

        

Preferred shares authorized: 200,000; issued: none; no par value

  -   - 

Common shares authorized: 30,000,000; issued: 13,099,468; no par value

  10,429   11,761 

Retained earnings

  169,368   175,662 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

  (32,671)  (44,143)
   147,126   143,280 

Less treasury stock, at cost (1,580,335 and 1,749,294 shares, respectively)

  24,205   26,790 
         

Total Twin Disc shareholders' equity

  122,921   116,490 
         

Noncontrolling interest

  646   563 
         

Total equity

  123,567   117,053 
         

Total liabilities and equity

 $210,898  $213,922 

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

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TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

For the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

  

2021

  

2020

 
         

Net sales

 $218,581  $246,838 

Cost of goods sold

  167,724   191,130 

Gross profit

  50,857   55,708 
         

Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses

  55,750   63,218 

Restructuring expenses

  7,377   5,138 

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

  0   27,603 

Loss from operations

  (12,270)  (40,251)
         

Other income (expense):

        

Interest expense

  (2,358)  (1,860)

Income from extinguishment of loan

  8,200   0 

Other (expense) income, net

  (3,411)  (1,629)
   2,431   (3,489)
         

Loss before income taxes and noncontrolling interest

  (9,839)  (43,740)
         

Income tax expense (benefit)

  19,680   (4,169)
         

Net loss

  (29,519)  (39,571)
         

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

  (200)  (246)
         

Net loss attributable to Twin Disc

 $(29,719) $(39,817)
         

Loss per share data:

        

Basic loss per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

 $(2.24) $(3.03)

Diluted loss per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

 $(2.24) $(3.03)
         

Weighted average shares outstanding data:

        

Basic shares outstanding

  13,247   13,153 

Dilutive stock awards

  0   0 
         

Diluted shares outstanding

  13,247   13,153 
         

Comprehensive loss

        

Net loss

 $(29,519) $(39,571)

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  5,639   (966)

Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes of $3,791 and ($530), respectively

  12,113   (1,675)

Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges, net of income taxes of $235 and ($185), respectively

  760   (595)

Comprehensive loss

  (11,007)  (42,807)

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (101)  (266)
         

Comprehensive loss attributable to Twin Disc

 $(11,108) $(43,073)

 

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

 

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TWIN DISC, INCORPORATEDAND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONSAND COMPREHENSIVE INCOMECASH FLOWS

For the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020

(In thousands, except share amounts)thousands)

 

  

2017

  

2016

  

2015

 
             

Net sales

 $168,182  $166,282  $265,790 

Cost of goods sold

  119,950   125,687   182,758 

Gross profit

  48,232   40,595   83,032 
             

Marketing, engineering and administrative expenses

  52,773   57,113   64,264 

Restructuring expenses

  1,791   921   3,282 

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

  2,646   7,602   - 

Other operating expense (income)

  -   (445)  - 

(Loss) earnings from operations

  (8,978)  (24,596)  15,486 
             

Other income (expense):

            

Interest income

  72   147   124 

Interest expense

  (303)  (426)  (606)

Other income (expense), net

  (320)  (420)  896 
   (551)  (699)  414 
             

(Loss) earnings before income taxes and noncontrolling interest

  (9,529)  (25,295)  15,900 
             

Income tax (benefit) expense

  (3,414)  (12,282)  4,515 
             

Net (loss) earnings

  (6,115)  (13,013)  11,385 
             

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

  (179)  (91)  (212)
             

Net (loss) earnings attributable to Twin Disc

 $(6,294) $(13,104) $11,173 
             

(Loss) earnings per share data:

            

Basic (loss) earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

 $(0.56) $(1.17) $0.99 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share attributable to Twin Disc common shareholders

 $(0.56) $(1.17) $0.99 
             

Weighted average shares outstanding data:

            

Basic shares outstanding

  11,239   11,203   11,273 

Dilutive stock awards

  -   -   4 
             

Diluted shares outstanding

  11,239   11,203   11,277 
             

Comprehensive income (loss):

            

Net (loss) earnings

 $(6,115) $(13,013) $11,385 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  985   (1,557)  (14,119)

Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes of $6,149, ($3,340) and ($2,974), respectively

  10,500   (7,080)  (5,499)

Comprehensive income (loss)

  5,370   (21,650)  (8,233)

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (193)  (114)  (132)
             

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc

 $5,177  $(21,764) $(8,365)
  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

        

Net loss

 $(29,519) $(39,571)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

        

Depreciation and amortization

  11,243   11,925 

Income from extinguishment of loan

  (8,200)  0 

Restructuring of operations

  6,619   2,269 

Stock compensation expense

  2,154   1,158 

Provision for deferred income taxes

  17,655   (8,072)

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

  0   27,603 

Other, net

  798   258 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

        

Trade accounts receivable

  (7,810)  13,132 

Inventories

  9,063   6,775 

Other assets

  (5,007)  2,246 

Accounts payable

  4,606   (3,342)

Accrued liabilities

  7,058   (5,807)

Accrued/prepaid retirement benefits

  (2,132)  544 
         

Net cash provided by operating activities

  6,528   9,118 
         

Cash flows from investing activities:

        

Capital expenditures

  (4,464)  (10,699)

Proceeds on note receivable

  1,500   500 

Proceeds from sale of plant assets

  102   137 

Proceeds from life insurance policy

  253   102 

Other, net

  (133)  (159)
         

Net cash used by investing activities

  (2,742)  (10,119)
         

Cash flows from financing activities:

        

Borrowings under long-term debt agreement

  0   8,200 

Borrowings under revolving loan agreement

  76,335   99,262 

Repayments under revolving loan agreement

  (78,370)  (105,065)

Repayments of long-term borrowings

  (1,838)  (2,241)

Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation

  (224)  (913)

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

  (220)  (298)
         

Net cash used by financing activities

  (4,317)  (1,055)
         

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  2,183   382 
         

Net change in cash

  1,652   (1,674)
         

Cash:

        

Beginning of year

  10,688   12,362 
         

End of year

 $12,340  $10,688 
         

Supplemental cash flow information:

        

Cash paid during the year for:

        

Interest

 $2,366  $1,861 

Income taxes

  3,257   3,481 

 

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

 

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TWIN DISC, INCORPORATEDAND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCHANGES IN EQUITY

For the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 20152020

(In thousands)

 

  

2017

  

2016

  

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

            

Net (loss) earnings

 $(6,115) $(13,013) $11,385 

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) earnings to net cashprovided by operating activities:

            

Depreciation and amortization

  7,017   8,847   10,161 

Goodwill and other asset impairment charge

  2,646   7,602   - 

Stock compensation expense

  1,615   1,295   696 

Restructuring of operations

  92   354   3,282 

Provision for deferred income taxes

  (4,245)  (12,203)  (442)

Other, net

  7   74   215 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

            

Trade accounts receivable

  (5,885)  18,422   (7,248)

Inventories

  624   10,060   8,860 

Other assets

  (682)  938   (4,090)

Accounts payable

  6,034   (6,285)  914 

Accrued liabilities

  983   (12,580)  380 

Accrued/prepaid retirement benefits

  1,087   (120)  (7,053)
             

Net cash provided by operating activities

  3,178   3,391   17,060 
             

Cash flows from investing activities:

            

Proceeds from sale of business (see Note P)

  -   3,500   - 

Proceeds from life insurance policy

  -   2,002   - 

Proceeds from sale of plant assets

  217   124   279 

Capital expenditures

  (3,133)  (4,214)  (9,049)

Other, net

  (126)  (270)  1,934 
             

Net cash (used) provided by investing activities

  (3,042)  1,142   (6,836)
             

Cash flows from financing activities:

            

Payments of senior notes

  -   (3,571)  (3,600)

Borrowings under revolving loan agreement

  53,920   89,473   83,681 

Repayments under revolving loan agreement

  (56,113)  (91,203)  (84,674)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

  -   12   15 

Dividends paid to shareholders

  -   (2,041)  (4,061)

Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest

  (109)  (192)  (220)

Excess tax benefits (shortfall) from stock compensation

  -   (349)  (26)

Payments of withholding taxes on stock compensation

  (140)  (190)  (313)
             

Net cash used by financing activities

  (2,442)  (8,061)  (9,198)
             

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  400   (1,135)  (2,847)
             

Net change in cash

  (1,906)  (4,663)  (1,821)
             

Cash:

            

Beginning of year

  18,273   22,936   24,757 
             

End of year

 $16,367  $18,273  $22,936 
             

Supplemental cash flow information:

            

Cash paid during the year for:

            

Interest

 $300  $474  $569 

Income taxes

  27   1,758   5,061 
  

Twin Disc, Inc. Shareholders Equity

 
          

Accumulated

             
          

Other

      

Non-

     
  

Common

  

Retained

  

Comprehensive

  

Treasury

  

Controlling

  

Total

 
  

Stock

  

Earnings

  

Income (Loss)

  

Stock

  

Interest

  

Equity

 

Balance at June 30, 2019

 $45,047  $196,472  $(37,971) $(21,332) $602  $182,818 
                         

Net (loss) income

  0   (39,817)  0   0   246   (39,571)

Translation adjustments

  0   0   (985)  0   19   (966)

Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

  0   0   (1,675)  0   0   (1,675)

Unrealized loss on hedges, net of tax

  0   0   (595)  0   0   (595)

Cash dividends

  0   0   0   0   (298)  (298)

Compensation expense

  1,158   0   0   0   0   1,158 

Shares (acquired) issued, net

  (3,449)  0   0   2,536   0   (913)
                         

Balance at June 30, 2020

  42,756   156,655   (41,226)  (18,796)  569   139,958 
                         

Net (loss) income

  0   (29,719)  0   0   200   (29,519)

Translation adjustments

  0   0   5,738   0   (99)  5,639 

Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

  0   0   12,113   0   0   12,113 

Unrealized gain on hedges, net of tax

  0   0   760   0   0   760 

Cash dividends

  0   0   0   0   (220)  (220)

Compensation expense

  2,154   0   0   0   0   2,154 

Shares (acquired) issued, net

  (3,938)  0   0   3,713   0   (225)
                         

Balance at June 30, 2021

 $40,972  $126,936  $(22,615) $(15,083) $450  $130,660 

 

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

 

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TWIN DISC, INCORPORATEDAND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

For the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015

(In thousands)

  

Twin Disc, Inc. Shareholders’ Equity

 
          

Accumulated

             
          

Other

      

Non-

     
  

Common

  

Retained

  

Comprehensive

  

Treasury

  

Controlling

  

Total

 
  

Stock

  

Earnings

  

Income (Loss)

  

Stock

  

Interest

  

Equity

 

Balance at June 30, 2014

 $11,973  $183,695  $(15,943) $(28,141) $727  $152,311 
                         

Net earnings

      11,173           212   11,385 

Translation adjustments

          (14,039)      (80)  (14,119)

Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

          (5,499)          (5,499)

Cash dividends

      (4,061)          (220)  (4,281)

Compensation expense and windfall tax benefits

  668                   668 

Shares (acquired) issued, net

  (382)          84       (298)
                         

Balance at June 30, 2015

  12,259   190,807   (35,481)  (28,057)  639   140,167 
                         

Net (loss) earnings

      (13,104)          91   (13,013)

Translation adjustments

          (1,582)      25   (1,557)

Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

          (7,080)          (7,080)

Cash dividends

      (2,041)          (192)  (2,233)

Compensation expense and windfall tax benefits

  946                   946 

Shares (acquired) issued, net

  (1,444)          1,267       (177)
                         

Balance at June 30, 2016

  11,761   175,662   (44,143)  (26,790)  563   117,053 
                         

Net (loss) earnings

      (6,294)          179   (6,115)

Translation adjustments

          972       13   985 

Benefit plan adjustments, net of tax

          10,500           10,500 

Cash dividends

                  (109)  (109)

Compensation expense and windfall tax benefits

  1,393                   1,393 

Shares (acquired) issued, net

  (2,725)          2,585       (140)
                         

Balance at June 30, 2017

 $10,429  $169,368  $(32,671) $(24,205) $646  $123,567 

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


TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS AND PER SHARE DATA)

 

 

A.   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

COVID-19

Throughout this report, references made to “COVID-19” pertain to the global pandemic declared by the World Health Organization (“WHO”) in March 2020. This pandemic caused shelter-in-place policies, unexpected factory closures, supply chain disruptions, and market volatilities across the globe. These drastic actions resulted in an unprecedented global recession, causing substantial declines in countries’ gross domestic output around the world.

The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this report. The depth and duration of the pandemic remains unknown. Despite the availability of vaccines, recent surges in the infection rate and the detection of new variants of the virus have reinforced the general consensus that the containment of COVID-19 remains a challenge. Management is actively monitoring the global situation and its effect on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce.

Significant Accounting Policies

 

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies followed in the preparation of these financial statements:

 

Consolidation Principles--The‑‑The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Twin Disc, Incorporated and its wholly and majority-ownedwholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries. In fiscal 2021 and 2020, certain subsidiaries (the “Company”). Certain foreign subsidiaries are included based on fiscal years ending May 31,changed their reporting periods to facilitate prompt reporting of consolidated accounts. The Company also has a controlling interest in a Japanese joint venture, which is consolidated based upon aconform to the Company’s fiscal year ending March 31.end. The impact of aligning to the corporate reporting period is not material to the consolidated results. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

 

Management Estimates--The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual amounts could differ from those estimates.

 

Translation of Foreign Currencies--The‑‑The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated using the current exchange rate for assets and liabilities and the weighted-average exchange rate for the year for revenues and expenses. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is included in equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in earnings. Included in other (expense) income (expense) are foreign currency transaction (losses) gainslosses of ($318),2,108) and ($320) and $491570) in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively.

 

Cash--The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalent. Under the Company’s cash management system, cash balances at certain banks are funded when checks are presented for payment. To the extent that checks issued, but not yet presented for payment, exceed the balance on hand at the specific bank against which they were written, the amount of those un-presented checks is included in accounts payable.

 

AccountsReceivable--These represent trade accounts receivable and are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,519$1,870 and $1,824$1,740 at June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016,2020, respectively. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts provision for certain customers where a risk of default has been specifically identified as well as provisions determined on a general basis when it is believed that some default is probable and estimable. The assessment of likelihood of customer default is based on a variety of factors, including the length of time the receivables are past due, the historical collection experience and existing economic conditions. Various factors may adversely impact ourits customer’s ability to access sufficient liquidity and capital to fund their operations and render the Company’s estimation of customer defaults inherently uncertain. While the Company believes current allowances for doubtful accounts are adequate, it is possible that these factors may cause higher levels of customer defaults and bad debt expense in future periods.

 

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments--The carrying amount reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the immediate short-term maturity of these financial instruments.If measured at fair value, cash would be classified as Level 1 and all other items listed above would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as describeddefined in Note M.M, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans. The Company’s borrowings under the revolving loan agreement, which is classified as long-term debt and consists of loans that are routinely borrowed and repaid throughout the year, approximate fair value at June 30, 2017. 2021. The Company’s term loan borrowing, which is LIBOR-based, approximates fair value at June 30, 2021. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, long-term debt (including any current portion) would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy, as described in Note M.hierarchy.

 

Derivative Financial Instruments--The Company has written policies and procedures that place all financial instruments under the direction of the Company’s corporate treasury department and restrict all derivative transactions to those intended for hedging purposes. The use of financial instruments for trading purposes is prohibited. The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage the market risk from changes in foreign exchange rates.


Periodically, thecertain financial risks. The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the earnings and cash flow impact of non-functional currency denominated receivables and payables. These contracts are highly effective in hedging the cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates. Gains and losses resulting from these contracts offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged. The maturities of the forward exchange contracts generally coincide with the settlement dates of the related transactions. Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other income (expense) as the changes in the fair value of the contracts are recognized and generally offset the gains and losses on the hedged items in the same period. The primary currency to which the Company was exposed in fiscal 2017 and 2016 was the euro. At June 30, 2017, one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries had three outstanding forward exchangeuses interest rate swap contracts to purchase U.S. dollarsreduce the exposure to variability in the notional value of $1,050 with a weighted average maturity of 53 days. The fair value of the Company’s contract was a loss of $29 at June 30, 2017.interest rates on floating debt borrowings. The Company had no outstanding forward exchange contracts at June 30, 2016.designates certain financial instruments as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes. The Company designates certain financial instruments as net investment hedges to reduce the exposure in its foreign currency denominated net investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries. See Note R, Derivative Financial Instruments, for additional information.

 

Inventories--Inventories‑‑Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.net realizable value. Cost has been determined by the last-in, first-outlast‑in, first‑out (LIFO) method for the majority of inventories located in the United States, and by the first-in, first-outfirst‑in, first‑out (FIFO) method for all other inventories. Management specifically identifies obsolete products and analyzes historical usage, forecasted production based on future orders, demand forecasts, and economic trends, among others, when evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for excess and obsolete inventory.

 

Assets Held for Sale--Assets that will be recovered principally through sale rather than in its continuing use in operations are reclassified out of property, plant and equipment and into assets held for sale if all of the following criteria are met: (a) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the asset(s); (b) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such assets; (c) an active program to locate a buyer, and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the asset have been initiated; (d) the sale of the asset is probable and the transfer of the asset is expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within a year; (e) the asset is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (f) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that plan will be withdrawn.

Assets Held for Sale are carried at fair value less costs to sell, or net book value, whichever is lower. The Company ceases to record depreciation expense at the time of designation as held for sale. During fiscal 2021, the Company classified certain properties as held for sale and recorded impairment charges of $4,267. See Note P, Restructuring of Operations and Income from Extinguishment of Loan, for additional information.

Property, Plant and Equipment and Depreciation--Assets‑‑Assets are stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals are charged against earnings as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized and depreciated. Depreciation is provided on the straight-linestraight‑line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The lives assigned to buildings and related improvements range from 10 to 40 years, and the lives assigned to machinery and equipment range from 5 to 15 years. Upon disposal of property, plant and equipment, the cost of the asset and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is reflected in earnings. Fully depreciated assets are not removed from the accounts until physically disposed.

 

Right of Use Lease Assets--In accordance with ASC 842, the Company’s leases, with lease periods longer than twelve months, are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets. These leases primarily consist of office and warehouse facilities, as well as production and office equipment.

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The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at contract inception. The lease term begins upon lease commencement, which is when the Company takes possession of the asset, and may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that such options will be exercised. As its lease agreements typically do not provide an implicit rate, the Company primarily uses an incremental borrowing rate based upon the information available at lease commencement. In determining the incremental borrowing rate, the Company considers its current borrowing rate, the lease period, and the economic environments where the lease activity is concentrated.                                             

During fiscal 2021, the Company elected to more closely align with ASC 842 by presenting operating lease right-of-use assets and finance lease right-of-use assets on separate lines on the consolidated balance sheets, as well as to present operating lease liabilities and finance lease liabilities on separate lines on the consolidated balance sheets. For comparative purposes, the Company restated certain amounts previously reported on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2020. The following table presents the effect of those changes:         

  

June 30, 2020

      

June 30, 2020

 
  

As Reported

  

Impact

  

Restated

 
             

Property, plant and equipment, net

 $72,732  $(14,448) $58,284 

Right-of-use assets operating leases

  0   14,448   14,448 
             

Lease obligations

 $13,495  $(757) $12,738 

Other long-term liabilities

  2,605   757   3,362 

Impairment of Long-lived Assets--The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. For property, plant and equipment and other long-lived assets, excluding indefinite-livedincluding intangible assets, the Company performs undiscounted operating cash flow analyses to determine if an impairment exists. If an impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on fair value. Fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses; however, other methods may be used to determine the fair value, including third party valuations when necessary.

 

Goodwill and Other IntangiblesIntangible Assets--Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible--Intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships, technology and know-how, and tradenames, all of which are tested for impairmentdefinite-lived. They were initially valued at least annuallyfair value at acquisition, and are amortized over their respective useful lives on the last daybasis of the Company’s fiscal year and more frequently if an event occurs which indicates the asset may be impaired. If applicable, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets not subject to amortization have been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing based upon the relative fair value of the asset to each reporting unit.straight line or accelerated, as appropriate.

 

A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group within a reporting unit; and slower growth rates. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company early-adopted the new goodwill guidance, ASU 2017-04, during the third quarter of fiscal 2017. Under the new guidance, the goodwill impairment process has been simplified to a one-step approach. The fair value of a reporting unit, as defined, is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill. The fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses which is driven by projected growth rates, and which applies an appropriate market-participant discount rate; the fair value determined is also compared to the value obtained using a market approach from guideline public company multiples. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, that difference is recognized as an impairment loss.


The Company conducted interim qualitative assessments throughout the year, and its annual assessment for goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2017 and 2016 using updated inputs, including appropriate risk-based, country and company specific weighted average discount rates for the Company’s reporting units. As further described in Note D, these assessments resulted in the Company recognizing goodwill impairment charges in fiscal 2017 and 2016.

The fair value of the Company’s other intangible assets with indefinite lives, primarily tradenames, is estimated using the relief-from-royalty method, which requires assumptions related to projected revenues; assumed royalty rates that could be payable if the Company did not own the asset; and a discount rate. The Company completed the impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangibles as of June 30, 2017 and concluded there were no impairments.

Changes in circumstances, existing at the measurement date or at other times in the future, or in the numerous estimates associated with management’s judgments, assumptions and estimates made in assessing the fair value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles, could result in an impairment charge in the future. The Company will continue to monitor all significant estimates and impairment indicators, and will perform interim impairment reviews as necessary.

Any cost incurred to extend or renew the term of an indefinite lived intangible asset are expensed as incurred.

DeferredIncome Taxes--The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilitiesassets and assetsliabilities for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Company’s financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax liabilitiesassets and assetsliabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which temporary differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided for deferred tax assets where it is considered more likely than not that the Company will not realize the benefit of such assets. The Company evaluates its uncertain tax positions as new information becomes available. Tax benefits are recognized to the extent a position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the taxing authority.

 

Revenue Recognition--Revenue from contracts with customers is recognized by the Company when allusing a five-step model consisting of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; delivery has occurred and ownership has transferred to the customer; the price to the customer is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recognized at the time product is shipped to the customer, except for certain domestic shipments to overseas customers where revenue is recognized upon receipt by the customer. A significant portion of our consolidated net sales is transacted through a third party distribution network. Sales to third party distributors are subject to the revenue recognition criteria described above. following:

1.

identify the contract with a customer; The Company’s customers consist of distributors and direct end-users. With regard to distributors, the Company generally has written distribution agreements which describe the terms of the distribution arrangement, such as the product range, the sales territory, product pricing, sales support, payment and returns policy, etc. Customer contracts are generally in the form of acknowledged purchase orders. Services to be rendered, as part of the delivery of those products, are also generally specified. Such services include installation reviews and technical commissioning.

2.

identify the performance obligations in the contract; The Company’s performance obligations primarily consist of product delivery and certain service obligations such as technical commissioning, repair services, installation reviews, and shift development.

3.

determine the transaction price; The Company considers the invoice as the transaction price.

4.

allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; The Company determined that the most relevant allocation method for its service obligations is to apply the expected cost plus appropriate margin. This is the Company’s practice of billing for repairs, overhaul, and other product service related time incurred by its technicians.

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5.

recognize revenue; Revenue is recognized as each performance obligation is satisfied which is typically when the Company transfers control of a good or service to a customer, which can occur over time or at a point in time. For technical commissioning, repairs, installation review, and shift development services, revenue is recognized upon completion of the service. The amount of revenue recognized is based on the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, including the expected value of variable consideration. The customer’s ability and intent to pay the transaction price is assessed in determining whether a contract exists with the customer. If collectability of substantially all of the consideration in a contract is not probable, consideration received is not recognized as revenue unless the consideration is nonrefundable and the Company no longer has an obligation to transfer additional goods or services to the customer or collectability becomes probable.

Goods sold to third party distributors are subject to an annual return policy, for which a provision is made at the time of shipment based upon historical experience. Goods sold under bill and hold arrangements are recorded as revenue when control has been transferred to the customer and when the reason for the arrangement is substantive, when the product is identified as the customer’s asset, when the product is ready for delivery to the customer, and when the Company cannot use the product or redirect the product to another customer.

 

As more fully discussed in Recently Issued Accounting Standards, the Company expects to adopt ASU 2014-09 in fiscal 2019. Under the new guidance, the Company’s timing of recognizing revenue may change.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs--The Company records revenue from shipping and handling costs in net sales. The cost associated with shipping and handling of products is reflected in cost of goods sold.

 

Out-of-Period Adjustments--During

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

a.

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance (ASU 2018-13) as part of the disclosure framework project, which focuses on improving the effectiveness of disclosures in the notes to the financial statements. The amendments in this update modify the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements in ASC 820,Fair Value Measurement. The Company adopted this guidance effective July 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

b.

In August 2018, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2018-14) intended to modify the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or postretirement plans. The Company adopted this guidance effective July 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

New Accounting Releases

a.

In June 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2016-13) and also issued subsequent amendments to the initial guidance under ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05 and ASU 2019-10 (collectively ASC 326). ASC 326 requires the measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held at amortized cost. This replaces the existing incurred loss model with an expected loss model and requires the use of forward-looking information to calculate credit loss estimates. The amendments in this guidance are effective for filers, excluding smaller reporting companies, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and for smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022 (the Company’s fiscal 2024), with early adoption permitted for certain amendments. ASC 326 must be adopted by applying a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s disclosures.

b.

In December 2019, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2019-12) intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020 (the Company’s fiscal 2022), with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s disclosures.

c.

In March 2020 and January 2021, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2020-04 and ASU 2021-01, respectively), intended to provide optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by the discontinuation of the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or by another reference rate expected to be discontinued. The amendments in this guidance are effective beginning on March 12, 2020, and the Company may elect to apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. The Company is working with its lender and currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

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Special Note Regarding Smaller Reporting Company Status

Under SEC Release 33-10513;34-83550, Amendments to Smaller Reporting Company Definition, the thirdCompany qualifies as a smaller reporting company based on its public float as of the last business day of the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment for the correction2021. Accordingly, it has scaled some of an error related to tax expense. More specifically, the Company understated tax expense by $175 for the year ended June 30, 2014. The impactits disclosures of the correction offinancial and non-financial information in this error was to decrease net earnings by $175 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015.annual report. The Company does not believe this error is materialwill continue to itsdetermine whether to provide additional scaled disclosures of financial or non-financial information in future quarterly reports, annual reports and/or proxy statements for any prior period, nor that the correction of these errors was material to the year ended June 30, 2015, or any of the quarters therein.if it remains a smaller reporting company under SEC rules.

 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded an out-of-period adjustment to correct an error related to an understatement of its accrued retirement benefits for certain of its international benefit plans that contain minimum return guarantees of approximately $470.  The impact of this correction was to increase comprehensive loss by $470.  The Company does not believe this error is material to its financial statements for any prior period, nor that the correction of this error is material to the year ended June 30, 2015.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance (ASU 2017-07) intended to improve the presentation of net periodic pension cost and net periodic postretirement cost. This guidance requires that an employer report the service costs component in the same line item as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the statement of operations separately from the service cost component and outside the subtotal of income from operations. The amendments in this guidance are effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, (the Company’s fiscal 2019), with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2016-16) that changes the recognition of income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 (the Company’s fiscal 2019), with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2016-15) that addresses eight specific cash flow issues with the objective of reducing the existing diversity in practice. The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 (the Company’s fiscal 2019), with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2016-09) intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this guidance are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016 (the Company’s fiscal 2018), with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2016-02) which replaces the existing guidance for leases. The new standard establishes a right-of-use (ROU) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018(the Company’s fiscal 2020), including interim periods within those fiscal years and requires retrospective application.

In preparation for the adoption of this guidance, the Company gathered all active lease contracts from all its locations to assess whether or not they meet the definition of a lease under the new guidance, specifically, whether there is an identified asset in the contract, and whether or not control thereof lies with the Company. The Company assessed the practical expedients that are allowed under the guidance, including the exclusion of lease contracts with terms of twelve months or less. It assessed each contract for the appropriate lease payment components, discount rate, lease terms (dependent on renewal options) and compiled a preliminary calculation of the right-of-use assets and operating lease liability amounts that would be recognized on the Company’s balance sheet upon adoption of the guidance.

The Company is continuing its assessment, including the potential operational process changes as a result of the new guidance. It plans to early-adopt the guidance, using the modified retrospective approach, to coincide with its adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance, which is the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance (ASU 2015-11) intended to simplify the measurement of inventory and to closely align with International Financial Reporting Standards. Current guidance requires inventories to be measured at the lower of cost or market. Under this new guidance, inventories other than those measured under last in first out (“LIFO”) are to be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. This guidance is to be applied prospectively, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 (the Company’s fiscal 2018). The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-15) intended to define management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an organization’s ability to continue as a going concern. The amendments in this guidance are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016 (the Company’s fiscal 2017), and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. The Company adopted this guidance as of June 30, 2017 and it did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements and disclosures.


In May 2014, the FASB issued updated guidance (ASU 2014-09) on revenue from contracts with customers. This revenue recognition guidance supersedes existing guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of control over promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance identifies steps to apply in achieving this principle. This updated guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017 (the Company’s first quarter of fiscal 2019).

In preparation for the adoption of this guidance, the Company gathered customer contracts and customer purchase orders of its various locations to assess whether there are separate and distinct performance obligations, as defined by ASU 2014-09, within these agreements. The assessment has included interviews with various functions, including sales, engineering, customer service, and finance, to further analyze those performance obligations, both explicit and implicit (particularly as they relate to services). Under this ASU, revenue is recognized when or as each performance obligation is satisfied. Based upon the preliminary findings, the Company has identified indicators that suggest a deferral of revenue may be required for certain agreements where the performance of services after product delivery may be required. In certain agreements where the products are built to customer specifications, revenue may need to be accelerated. The Company is continuing its assessment, including whether or not these obligations are perfunctory or material to the financial statements. It plans to adopt the guidance on the effective date applicable to the Company, which is the first quarter of fiscal 2019. There are two transition methods available under the new standard, either full retrospective or modified retrospective. The Company has not yet determined which transition method it will use.

B.   INVENTORIES

 

The major classes of inventories at June 30 were as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Finished parts

 $45,829  $45,622  $59,761  $62,394 

Work in process

  8,358   8,020  17,908  17,844 

Raw materials

  12,006   12,927   37,298   40,369 
 $66,193  $66,569  $114,967  $120,607 

 

Inventories stated on a LIFO basis represent approximately 36%45% and 33%50% of total inventories at June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016,2020, respectively.  The approximate current cost of the LIFO inventories exceeded the LIFO cost by $26,422$25,969 and $26,451$27,225 at June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016,2020, respectively.  Inventories were reduced during 2021, resulting in a liquidation of a LIFO inventory layer that was carried at a lower cost prevailing from a prior year, as compared with current costs in the current year (“LIFO decrement”). A LIFO decrement results in the erosion of layers created in earlier years, and, therefore, a LIFO layer is not created for years that have decrements. For the year ended June 30, 2021, the effect of this LIFO decrement decreased cost of goods sold by $1,105. There was 0 LIFO decrement for the year ended June 20, 2020.

The Company had reserves for inventory obsolescence of $9,068$10,279 and $8,823$9,863 at June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016,2020, respectively.

 

C.   PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


Property, plant and equipment at June 30 were as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Land

 $6,556  $6,497  $3,858  $6,589 

Buildings

  46,479   45,808  30,317  48,168 

Machinery and equipment

  134,039   132,969   150,872   146,841 
  187,074   185,274  185,047  201,598 

Less: accumulated depreciation

  (138,862)  (133,609)  (139,584)  (143,314)
 $48,212  $51,665  $45,463  $58,284 

Included in the above amounts are finance lease right-of-use assets of $5,244 and $959 for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

Depreciation expense for the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 20152020 was $6,849, $8,682$7,853 and $9,922,$7,394, respectively.

 


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D. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

Goodwill

The Company reviews goodwill for impairment on a reporting unit basis annually as of the end of the fiscal year, and whenever events or changes in circumstances (“triggering events”) indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable.

As of June 30, 2016, the goodwill impairment test involved a two-step process. In step one, the fair value of each of the reporting units is compared to its carrying value, including the goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, there is no indication of impairment and no further testing is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, step two of the impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. In step two of the test, the fair value of the reporting unit’s assets and liabilities (both recognized and unrecognized intangible assets) are measured in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations”, in a hypothetical purchase transaction and compared to the fair value of the reporting unit in order to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill in the same manner as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill is less than the carrying value, the difference is recorded as an impairment loss.

The fair value of reporting units is primarily driven by projected growth rates and operating results under the income approach using a discounted cash flow model, which applies an appropriate market-participant discount rate, and consideration of other market approach data from guideline public companies.

The Company experienced sustained declines in operating results across the business during fiscal 2016, which resulted from weak market trends in the Company’s global oil and gas and commercial marine markets, an underperforming European economy, and few signs of significant near-term recovery in the markets served by these reporting units. The Company conducted its annual assessment for goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2016 using updated inputs, including appropriate risk-based, country and company specific weighted average discount rates for all of the Company’s reporting units, which had increased from the prior year to 13.1% for the U.S. Industrial business as a result of the macroeconomic trends and the Company’s forecasted cash flows. The assessment resulted in the U.S. Industrial and European Propulsion reporting units failing step one of the impairment test. The Company then performed step two testing for each of the reporting units. The conclusions were that the U.S. Industrial reporting unit required an impairment charge of $6,391, and the European Propulsion reporting unit required a full impairment charge of $1,211. The fair value of the European Industrial reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 31% and therefore no impairment charge was required for this reporting unit.

During the third quarter of fiscal 2017, the Company early-adopted the new goodwill guidance, ASU 2017-04. Under the new guidance, the goodwill impairment process has been simplified to a one-step approach. The fair value of a reporting unit, as defined, is compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill. The fair value is primarily determined using discounted cash flow analyses which is driven by projected growth rates, and which applies an appropriate market-participant discount rate; this fair value determined under the income approach is also compared to the value obtained using a market approach from guideline public company multiples. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value, that difference is recognized as an impairment loss.

The fair value of reporting units is primarily driven by projected growth rates and operating results under the income approach using a discounted cash flow model, which applies an appropriate market-participant discount rate, and consideration of other market approach data from guideline public companies. If declining actual operating results or future operating results become indicative that the fair value of the Company’s reporting units has declined below their carrying values, an interim goodwill impairment test may need to be performed and may result in a non-cash goodwill impairment charge. If the Company’s market capitalization falls below the Company’s carrying value for a sustained period of time or if such a decline becomes indicative that the fair value of the Company’s reporting units has declined to below their carrying values, an interim goodwill impairment test may need to be performed and may result in a non-cash goodwill impairment charge.

For the quarter ended March 31, 2017, the Company performed a review of potential triggering events, and concluded there were no triggering events that indicated that the fair value of its European Industrial reporting unit had declined to below its carrying value at March 31, 2017. However, as the review pertained to its U.S. Industrial reporting unit, the Company concluded that events have occurred during the quarter that were indicative that the fair value of the U.S. Industrial reporting unit had more likely than not declined to below its carrying value at March 31, 2017. Such events included the decline in the industry outlook, as well as the underperformance of this reporting unit relative to its forecasted sales and prior period performance.

In accordance with ASU 2017-04, the Company performed an impairment test using current assumptions, including updated forecasted cash flows and a company specific discount rate of 13.1%, for the U.S. Industrial reporting unit and concluded that it required an impairment charge of $2,550 to fully write off its remaining goodwill balance.



The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are summarized as follows:

  

Net Book Value Rollforward

  

Net Book Value By Reporting Unit

 
  

Gross

Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated Impairment

  

Net Book

Value

  

U.S. Industrial

  

European Industrial

  

European Propulsion

  

Other

 

Balance at June 30, 2015

 $16,459  $(3,670) $12,789  $8,941  $2,542  $1,281  $25 

Sale of business

  (25)  -   (25)  -   -   -   (25)

Impairment

  -   (7,602)  (7,602)  (6,391)  -   (1,211)  - 

Translation adjustment

  (42)  -   (42)  -   28   (70)  - 

Balance at June 30, 2016

  16,392   (11,272)  5,120   2,550   2,570   -   - 

Impairment

  -   (2,550)  (2,550)  (2,550)  -   -   - 

Translation adjustment

  15   -   15   -   15         

Balance at June 30, 2017

 $16,407  $(13,822) $2,585  $-  $2,585  $-  $- 

The total non-cash impairment charges of $2,550 and $7,602 in fiscal 2017 and 2016, respectively, do not result in any future cash expenditures, impact liquidity, affect the ongoing business or financial performance of the Company, impact compliance with our lending arrangements, or reduce borrowing capacity.

As at June 30, 2017, the balance of goodwill of $2,585 is carried in the European Industrial reporting unit. The fair value of the European Industrial reporting unit exceeded its carrying value by 57% and therefore no impairment charge was required for this reporting unit.

Other IntangiblesD.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

At June 30, the following acquired intangible assets have definite useful lives and are subject to amortization:

 

 

Net Book Value Rollforward

  

Net Book Value By Asset Type

  

Net Book Value Rollforward

  

Net Book Value By Asset Type

    
 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization / Impairment

  

Net Book

Value

  

Licensing agreements

  

Trade Name

  

Other

  

Gross Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated Amortization / Impairment

  

Net Book

Value

  

Customer

Relationships

  

Technology

Know-how

  

Trade Name

  

Other

 

Balance at June 30, 2015

 $13,272  $(11,299) $1,973  $510  $1,459  $4 

Balance at June 30, 2019

 $39,587  $(14,434) $25,153  $14,843  $7,025  $2,733  $552 

Addition

 92  -  92  0  0  0  92 

Amortization

 -  (4,532) (4,532) (3,003) (1,139) (232) (158)

Impairment

 -  (1,306) (1,306) 0  0  (1,080) (226)

Translation adjustment

  (434) -  (434)  (286) (102) (33) (13)

Balance at June 30, 2020

 39,245  (20,272) 18,973  11,554  5,784  1,388  247 

Addition

  138       138           138  833  -  833  0  0  0  833 

Amortization

      (164)  (164)  (60)  (81)  (23) -  (3,390) (3,390) (1,880) (1,226) (184) (100)

Translation adjustment

  16       16       15   1   1,064  -  1,064   647  325  78  14 

Balance at June 30, 2016

  13,426   (11,463)  1,963   450   1,393   120 

Amortization

      (168)  (168)  (60)  (80)  (28)

Translation adjustment

  10   (1)  9       6   3 

Balance at June 30, 2017

 $13,436  $(11,632) $1,804  $390  $1,319  $95 

Balance at June 30, 2021

 $41,142  $(23,662) $17,480  $10,321  $4,883  $1,282  $994 

 

Other intangibles consist mainly of certain amortizable acquisition costs, proprietary technology, computer software and certain customer relationships.software. Amortization is recorded on the basis of straight-line or accelerated, as appropriate, over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

 

The weighted average remaining useful life of the intangible assets included in the table above is approximately 137 years.

 

Intangible amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 20152020 was $168, $165$3,390 and $239,$4,532, respectively. Estimated intangible amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years is as follows:

 

Fiscal Year

    

2018

 $180 

2019

  177 

2020

  156 

2021

  150 

2022

  143 

Thereafter

  997 

Fiscal Year

    

2022

 $3,316 

2023

  3,144 

2024

  2,988 

2025

  2,817 

2026

  1,427 

Thereafter

  3,788 

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Impairment Charge in Fiscal 2020

Prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company carried goodwill in the amount $25,380. As a result of the economic disruptions and unprecedented market volatilities and uncertainties driven by the COVID-19 outbreak, the Company experienced significant supply chain disruptions and a slowdown in the demand for its products. The Company believed that the negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 outbreak was a triggering event in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 that required it to perform an interim goodwill impairment test as of the quarter ended March 27, 2020.

 


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The Company completed its assessment for goodwill impairment as of March 27, 2020 with the assistance of a third party expert, using updated inputs, such as updated cash flow projections and an appropriate risk-based, company specific weighted average discount rate of 13.0%. The assessment resulted in the full impairment of goodwill, which pertained to the European Propulsion and European Industrial reporting units, in the amount of $25,380.

As a result of the full impairment of goodwill, the balance of goodwill at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020 was zero. There will no longer be a need for future goodwill impairment tests unless the Company acquires new goodwill in the future through a business combination.

As a consequence of these macroeconomic developments, market insights and expectations, and the occurrence of a triggering event in the quarter, the Company also performed an assessment of its intangibles and other long-lived assets. The Company performed an undiscounted operating cash flow analysis as of March 27, 2020, as well as the review of other assets in service and their remaining useful lives. It was determined that an impairment charge pertaining to certain tradenames, licenses and other assets was required, in the amount of $2,223.

 

The grosstotal non-cash impairment charge of $27,603 in fiscal year 2020, as described above, was a non-cash charge and is reported on the goodwill and other asset impairment charge line in the consolidated statement of operations within the manufacturing segment. The tax impact of this charge was to increase the income tax expense (benefit) by $1,199.

The changes in the carrying amount of the Company’s intangible assets that have indefinite lives andgoodwill are not subject to amortizationsummarized as of June 30, 2017 and 2016 are $205 and $201, respectively. These assets are comprised of acquired tradenames.follows:

 

  

Net Book Value Rollforward

  

Net Book Value By

Reporting Unit

 
  

Gross Carrying

Amount

  

Accumulated

Impairment

  

Net Book

Value

  

European

Propulsion

  

European

Industrial

 

Balance at June 30, 2019

 $39,776  $(13,822) $25,954  $23,371  $2,583 

Impairment

  -   (25,380)  (25,380)  (22,822)  (2,558)

Translation adjustment

  (574)  -   (574)  (549)  (25)

Balance at June 30, 2020

  39,202   (39,202)  0   0   0 

Translation adjustment

  0   -   0   0   0 

Balance at June 30, 2021

 $39,202  $(39,202) $0  $0  $0 

E.   ACCRUED LIABILITIES

 

Accrued liabilities at June 30 were as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Customer deposits

 $13,124  $11,541 

Salaries and wages

 $6,714  $4,851  10,022  5,116 

Warranty

 3,448  3,520 

Distributor rebates

 3,190  3,769 

Retirement benefits

  3,027   3,550  1,769  3,559 

Customer advances/deferred revenue

  2,423   2,372 

Distributor rebate

  2,183   2,538 

Warranty

  1,708   2,532 

Other

  7,167   5,572   13,996   8,875 
 $23,222  $21,415  $45,549  $36,380 

 

The increase in accrued salaries and wages as of June 30, 2021 is due to an accrual for bonus as well as timing of the payments in the payroll cycle.

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F.   WARRANTY

 

The Company warrants all assembled products, parts (except component products or parts on which written warranties are issued by the respective manufacturers thereof and are furnished to the original customer, as to which the Company makes no warranty and assumes no liability) and service against defective materials or workmanship. Such warranty generally extends from periods ranging from 12 months to 24 months. The Company engages in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its suppliers. However, its warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates, the number of units affected by the failure and the expense involved in satisfactorily addressing the situation. The warranty reserve is established based on ourthe Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet date. When evaluating the adequacy of the reserve for warranty costs, management takes into consideration the term of the warranty coverage, historical claim rates and costs of repair, knowledge of the type and volume of new products and economic trends. While we believethe Company believes that the warranty reserve is adequate and that the judgment applied is appropriate, such amounts estimated to be due and payable in the future could differ materially from what actually transpires. The following is a listing of the activity in the warranty reserve during the years ended June 30:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 
         

Reserve balance, July 1

 $3,607  $5,245  $4,460  $3,736 

Current period expense

  615   646 

Current period expense and adjustments

 3,590  10,369 

Payments or credits to customers

  (2,179)  (2,278) (3,742) (9,629)

Translation adjustment

  19   (6)  61   (16)

Reserve balance, June 30

 $2,062  $3,607  $4,369  $4,460 

Included in current period expense and adjustments in the year ended June 30, 2020 is a non-recurring warranty charge in the amount of $6,233 to accrue for estimated costs to resolve a unique product performance issue at certain installations.

 

The current portion of the warranty accrual ($1,7083,448 and $2,532$3,520 for fiscal 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively) is reflected in accrued liabilities, while the long-term portion ($354921 and $1,075$940 for fiscal 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively) is included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.consolidated balance sheets.

 

G.   DEBT

Long-term Debt:

 

Long-term debt consisted of the following at June 30:

 

  

2017

  

2016

 

Revolving loan agreement

 $6,285  $8,478 

Other

  38   23 

Subtotal

  6,323   8,501 

Less: current maturities

  -   - 

Total long-term debt

 $6,323  $8,501 


  

2021

  

2020

 

Credit Agreement Debt

        

Revolving loans (expire June 2023)

 $15,415  $16,641 

Term loan (due March 2026)

  16,500   17,500 

PPP loan

  0   8,200 

Other

  170   246 

Subtotal

  32,085   42,587 

Less: current maturities

  (2,000)  (4,691)

Total long-term debt

 $30,085  $37,896 

 

The revolving loan agreement as of Credit Agreement Debt:

On June 30, 2017 pertains to the revolving loan facility which 29, 2018, the Company entered into on April 22, 2016a new credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with BMO Harris Bank N.A. (“BMO”) that provided for the assignment and assumption of the previously existing loans between the Company and Bank of Montreal and subsequent amendments into a term loan (the “BMO“Term Loan”) and revolving credit loans (each a “Revolving Loan” and, collectively, the “Revolving Loans,” and, together with the Term Loan, the “Loans”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, BMO agreed to make the Term Loan to the Company in a principal amount not to exceed $35,000 and the Company may, from time to time prior to the maturity date, enter into Revolving Loans in amounts not to exceed, in the aggregate, $50,000 (the “Revolving Credit Commitment”). The Credit Agreement also allows the Company to obtain letters of credit from BMO, which if drawn upon by the beneficiary thereof and paid by BMO, would become Revolving Loans.

On July 2, 2018, in connection with the acquisition of Veth Propulsion, the Company drew a total of $60,729 of additional borrowings on the Credit Agreement, consisting of a $35,000 Term Loan payable and revolver borrowings of $25,729. The new borrowing was used to pay the cash consideration at closing of $58,862, and to pay off the loan owed to the prior parent of Veth Propulsion in the amount of $1,865.

On September 25, 2018, the Company used the proceeds of a stock offering (see Note I, Shareholders’ Equity) of $32,210 to partially pay down the Term Loan and Revolving Loans.

On March 4, 2019, the Company entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment reduced the principal amount of the Term Loan commitment under the Credit Agreement from $35,000 to $20,000. In connection with the Second Amendment, the Company issued an amended and restated term note in the amount of $20,000 to BMO, which amended the original $35,000 note provided under the Credit Agreement.

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Prior to entering into the Second Amendment, the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan under the Credit Agreement was $10,849. On the date of the Second Amendment, the BMO made an additional advance on the Term Loan to the Company in the amount of $9,151. The Second Amendment also extended the maturity date of the Term Loan from January 2, 2020 to March 4, 2026, and added a requirement that the Company make principal installments of $500 per quarter starting with the quarter ending June 30, 2019.

The Second Amendment also reduced the applicable margin for purposes of determining the interest rate applicable to the Term Loan. Previously, the applicable margin was 3.00%, which was added to the Monthly Reset LIBOR Rate or the Adjusted LIBOR, as applicable. Under the Second Amendment, the applicable margin is between 1.375% and 2.375%, depending on the Company’s total funded debt to EBITDA ratio.

The Second Amendment also adjusts certain financial covenants made by the Company under the Credit Agreement. Specifically, the Company has covenanted (i) not to allow its total funded debt to EBITDA ratio to be greater than 3.00 to 1.00 (the cap had previously been 3.50 to 1.00 for quarters ending on or before September 30, 2019 and 3.25 to 1.00 for quarters ending on or about December 31, 2019 through September 30, 2020), and (ii) that its tangible net worth will not be less than $100,000 plus 50% of net income for each fiscal year ending on and after June 30, 2019 for which net income is a positive number (the $100,000 figure had previously been $70,000).

On January 28, 2020, the Company entered into a third amendment (the “Third Amendment”). The Third Amendment restated the financial covenant provisions related to the maximum allowable ratio of total funded debt to EBITDA from 3.00 to 1.00 to 4.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ended December 27, 2019, 5.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending March 27, 2020, 4.00 to 1.00 for the quarter ending June 30, 2020, 3.50 to 1.00 for the quarter ending September 25, 2020 and 3.00 to 1.00 for quarters ending on or after December 25, 2020. For purposes of determining EBITDA, the Third Amendment added back extraordinary expenses (not to exceed $3,900 million) related to the previously reported isolated product performance issue on one of the Company’s oil and gas transmission models at certain installations. Under the Third Amendment, the applicable margin for revolving loans, letters of credit, and term loans was between 1.25% and 3.375%, depending on the Company’s total funded debt to EBITDA ratio.

On April 17, 2020, in connection with a loan obtained under the Payment Protection Plan (the “PPP Loan”) as described below, the Company entered into a fourth amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment: (1) permitted the Company to incur indebtedness in the form of the PPP Loan notwithstanding the Credit Agreement’s restrictions limiting the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, and (2) provides that the PPP Loan (to the extent that the Loan is forgiven) shall be disregarded for purposes of calculating financial covenants in the Credit Agreement (the “Covenants”). Any unforgiven portion of the Loan and the interest thereon will not be disregarded for purposes of calculating the Covenants.

On July 22, 2020, the Company entered into a fifth amendment (the "Fifth Amendment"), which was effective June 30, 2020. Under this amendment, (a) the Revolving Loan availability was reduced from $50,000 to $45,000, (b) the quarterly payments occurring on September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2020 are changed to be interest-only payments at the Company's option, and (c) the applicable margin on the Term Loan was increased from 3.375% to 3.875%. As a result of this amendment, $1,000 of principal payments originally due in fiscal 2021 have been deferred to fiscal 2026.

In addition, the Company was given financial covenant relief for the quarters ended June 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021. During this period, in lieu of the Total Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio financial covenant, the Company is required to maintain a minimum cumulative EBITDA, as follows: (1) $1,000 for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020 and the two fiscal quarters ending September 25, 2020; (2) $2,500 for the three fiscal quarters ending December 25, 2020; (3) $6,000 for the four fiscal quarters ending March 26, 2021; and (4) $10,000 for the four fiscal quarters ending June 30, 2021.

The Company also entered into a Deposit Account Control Agreement with the Bank, reflecting the Bank’s security interest in deposit accounts the Company maintains with the Bank. Under the Fifth Amendment, the Bank may not provide a notice of exclusive control of a deposit account (thereby obtaining exclusive control of the account) prior to the occurrence or existence of a Default or an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement or otherwise upon the occurrence or existence of an event or condition that would, but for the passage of time or the giving of notice, constitute a Default or an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement.

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On January 27, 2021, the Company and BMO entered into a forbearance agreement and amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Forbearance Agreement”). Under this agreement, BMO agreed to forbear from exercising its rights and remedies against the Company with respect to its noncompliance with the minimum EBITDA financial covenant, for the period beginning with the date of the amendment through September 30, 2021. After this date, the forbearance period ends and, therefore, on December 31, 2021, the Company is subject to a total funded debt to EBITDA ratio of 3.00 to 1.00. During the forbearance period, revolving credit commitment is reduced from $45,000 to $42,500.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, as a result of the Forbearance Agreement, the Company was not required to meet the minimum EBITDA financial covenant. The BMOCompany expects to be in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement following the forbearance period, and therefore continues to classify its debt as long term.

The Company is also required to maintain a minimum liquidity level, and abide by certain cash dividend and capital expenditure restrictions. The Company remains in compliance with its liquidity and other financial covenants, and has agreed to provide additional financial reports to BMO.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the Company’s personal property, including accounts receivable, inventory, and certain machinery and equipment, and intellectual property. The Company has also pledged 100% of its primary manufacturing facilityequity interests in Racine, Wisconsin,certain domestic subsidiaries and 65% of its equity interests in certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company also entered into a Collateral Assignment of Rights under Purchase Agreement for its acquisition of Veth Propulsion.

Upon the personal propertyoccurrence of Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc., a wholly-owned domestic subsidiaryan event of default, BMO may take the following actions upon written notice to the Company: (1) terminate its remaining obligations under the Credit Agreement; (2) declare all amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable; and (3) demand the Company to immediately cash collateralize letter of credit obligations in an amount equal to 105% of the aggregate letter of credit obligations or a greater amount if BMO determines a greater amount is necessary. If such event of default is due to the Company’s bankruptcy, BMO may take the three actions listed above without notice to the Company.

In addition to the monthly interest payments and any mandatory principal payments required by the Credit Agreement (if applicable), the Company is responsible for paying a quarterly Revolving Credit Commitment Fee and quarterly Letter of Credit Fees. The BMO Agreement providesRevolving Credit Commitment Fee is paid at an annual rate equal to the Applicable Margin on the average daily unused portion of the Revolving Credit Commitment. The Letter of Credit Fee is paid at the Applicable Margin for a borrowing base calculation to determine borrowing capacity.  This capacity will be based upon eligible domestic inventory, eligible accounts receivable and machinery and equipment,Revolving Loans that are Eurodollar Loans on the daily average face amount of Letters of Credit outstanding during the preceding calendar quarter. The Company may prepay the Loans (or any one of the Loans), subject to certain adjustments.  limitations. 

The PPP Loan:

On April 17, 2020, the Company entered into a promissory note (the “PPP Loan”) evidencing an unsecured loan in the amount of $8,200 made to the Company under the Payment Protection Plan ("PPP"). The PPP is a liquidity facility program established by the U.S. government as part of the CARES Act in response to the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. The PPP Loan is funded by the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) and administered by BMO. The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments were deferred until April 2022.

The PPP Loan is a forgivable loan to the extent proceeds are used to cover qualified documented payroll, mortgage interest, rent, and utility costs over a 24-week measurement period (as amended) following loan funding. For the loan to be forgiven, the Company was required to formally apply for forgiveness, and potentially, could be required to pass an audit that it met the eligibility qualifications of the loan.

In accounting for the terms of the PPP Loan, the Company is guided by ASC 470Debt, and ASC 450-30Gain contingency. Accordingly, it recorded the proceeds of the PPP Loan of $8,200 as debt and it will derecognize the liability when the loan is paid off or it has obtained forgiveness. The Company believes that the possibility of loan forgiveness is to be regarded as a contingent gain and therefore did not recognize the gain (and derecognize the loan) until all uncertainty was removed (i.e. all conditions for forgiveness are met). The Company applied for forgiveness, and on June 16, 2021, it was notified by BMO that the SBA remitted funds to BMO to repay the PPP Loan in full, evidencing that the PPP Loan was fully forgiven. The Company removed the balance of the PPP Loan from its consolidated balance sheet and recorded $8,200 in income from extinguishment of loan in its consolidated statement of operations in fiscal 2021.

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While the loan has been formally forgiven, under the terms of the PPP Loan, the Company remains subject to an audit by the SBA for a period of six years after forgiveness. The audit is intended to confirm the Company’s eligibility for the loan and the appropriateness of the loan obtained. In accordance with ASC 450Contingencies, the Company assessed the probability of failing the audit and being required to repay all or any portion of the PPP Loan. The Company is aware of the requirements and has retained all necessary documentation in support of its eligibility, including gross receipts calculations, supporting payroll expenses and related information. The Company believes that it has materially complied with all the requirements of the PPP and reasonably assured it would satisfy the requirements of an audit.

Other:

Other long-term debt pertains mainly to a financing arrangement in Europe. During fiscal 2019, the Company entered into sale leaseback agreements with a leasing company covering various company vehicles. Under the terms of the agreements, the Company received $329 in cash proceeds and agreed to lease back those same vehicles under various terms, ranging from 3 to 5 years. Under ASC 842,Leases, these agreements are required to be accounted for as financing transactions. Consequently, the Company recorded long-term liabilities for the proceeds received, and they are reduced as lease payments are made. These liabilities carry implied interest rates ranging from 7% to 25%. A total amount of $91 in principal was paid on these liabilities during the current fiscal year.

During fiscal year 2021, the average interest rate was 4.01% on the Term Loan, and 4.25% on the Revolving Loans.

As of June 30, 2017, 2021, the Company’s borrowing capacity under the terms of the BMOCredit Agreement was approximately $28,580,$43,795 and the Company had approximately $21,365$27,085 of available borrowings. As of

The Company’s borrowings described above approximates fair value at June 30, 2017,2021 and June 30, 2020. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, long-term debt (including the current portion) would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The Company is party to an interest rate swap arrangement with Bank of Montreal, with an outstanding notional amount of $15,500 as of June 30, 2021, and maturing on March 2026. This swap has been designated as a cash flow hedge under this agreement was 2.80%ASC 815,Derivatives and Hedging. This swap is included in the disclosures in Note R, Derivative Financial Instruments.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company designated its euro denominated Revolving Loan as a net investment hedge to mitigate the risk of variability in its euro denominated net investments in wholly-owned foreign companies. Effective upon the designation, all changes in fair value of the euro revolver are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss along with the foreign currency translation adjustments on those foreign investments. This net investment hedge is included in the disclosures in Note R, Derivative Financial Instruments.

 

The aggregate scheduled maturities of outstanding long-term debt obligations in subsequent years are as follows:

 

Fiscal Year

    

2018

 $2 

2019

  3 

2020

  3 

2021

  6,288 

2022

  3 

Thereafter

  24 
  $6,323 

Fiscal Year

    

2022

 $2,084 

2023

  17,461 

2024

  2,015 

2025

  2,000 

2026

  8,500 

Thereafter

  25 
  $32,085 

 

Other lines of credit:credit:

 

The Company has established unsecured lines of credit, which may be withdrawn at the option of the banks.  Under these arrangements, the Company has unused and available credit lines of $1,472$1,535 with a weighted average interest rate of 4.9%5.6% as of June 30, 2017, 2021, and $1,470$943 with a weighted average interest rate of 5.4%5.6% as of June 30, 2016.2020.

 

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H.   LEASE COMMITMENTSOBLIGATIONS

 

The Companyfollowing table provides a summary of leases certain office and warehouse space,recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at June 30.

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

2021

  

2020

 

Lease Assets

         

Operating lease right-of-use assets

Right-of-use assets operating leases

 $14,736  $14,448 

Finance lease right-of-use assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

  5,244   959 
          

Lease Liabilities

         

Operating lease liabilities

Accrued liabilities

 $1,870  $1,724 

Operating lease liabilities

Lease obligations

  12,887   12,738 

Finance lease liabilities

Accrued liabilities

  541   233 

Finance lease liabilities

Other long-term liabilities

  4,836   757 

The components of lease expense for the years ended June 30 were as wellfollows:

  

2021

  

2020

 

Finance lease cost:

        

Amortization of right-of-use assets

 $580  $188 

Interest on lease liabilities

  273   56 

Operating lease cost

  2,795   3,137 

Short-term lease cost

  24   64 

Variable lease cost

  159   58 

Total lease cost

  3,831   3,503 

Less: Sublease income

  (154)  (212)

Net lease cost

 $3,677  $3,291 

Other information related to leases was as production and office equipment. follows:

  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

        

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 $3,022  $3,141 

Operating cash flows from finance leases

  480   167 

Financing cash flows from finance leases

  273   56 

Right-of-use-assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

        

Operating leases

  1,481   2,757 

Finance leases

  4,814   592 

Weighted average remaining lease term (years):

        

Operating leases

  9.8   10.7 

Finance lease

  12.0   4.0 

Weighted average discount rate:

        

Operating leases

  7.2%  7.4%

Finance leases

  5.2%  6.2%

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Approximate future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operatingnon-cancellable leases areas of June 30, 2021 were as follows:

 

Fiscal Year

    

2018

 $2,435 

2019

  859 

2020

  597 

2021

  515 

2022

  484 

Thereafter

  238 
  $5,128 
  

Operating Leases

  

Finance Leases

 

2022

 $2,898  $805 

2023

  2,600   796 

2024

  2,256   752 

2025

  1,663   507 

2026

  1,575   434 

Thereafter

  9,989   3,879 

Total future lease payments

  20,981   7,173 

Less: Amount representing interest

  (6,224)  (1,796)

Present value of future payments

 $14,757  $5,377 

 

Total rent expense for operating leases approximated $2,982, $3,240 and $3,550 in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

I.   SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

The total number of shares of common stock outstanding at June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 20152020 was 11,519,133, 11,350,17413,648,663 and 11,267,347,13,405,993, respectively. At June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 2015,2020, treasury stock consisted of 1,580,335, 1,749,294984,139 and 1,832,1211,226,809 shares of common stock, respectively. The Company issued 168,959, 83,377249,480 and 49,314186,226 shares of treasury stock in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively, to fulfill its obligations under the stock option plans and restricted stock grants.its incentive compensation plans. The Company also recorded forfeitures of 06,809 and 1,75020,511 shares of previously issued restricted stock in fiscal 20172021 and 2016,2020, respectively. The difference between the cost of treasury shares and the option price is recorded in common stock.

 

Under an authorization given by the Board of Directors on July 27, 2012, the Company is permitted to make open market purchases of its common stock.  The Company did not make any open market purchases during the threetwo most recent fiscal years.  As of June 30, 2017, 2016, 2021 and 2015,2020, 315,000 shares remain authorized for purchase.


 

Cash dividends per share were $0.00 $0.18in both fiscal 2021 and $0.36 in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Effective June 30, 2008, the Company’s Board of Directors established a Shareholder Rights Plan and distributed to shareholders one preferred stock purchase right (a “Right’) for each outstanding share of common stock. This Shareholder Rights Plan was amended on May 1, 2012. Under certain circumstances, a Right can be exercised to purchase one four-hundredth of a share of Series A Junior Preferred Stock at an exercise price of $125, subject to certain anti-dilution adjustments. The Rights will become exercisable on the earlier of: (i) ten business days following a public announcement that a person or group of affiliated or associated persons (an “Acquiring Person”) has acquired, or obtained the right to acquire from shareholders, beneficial ownership of 20% or more of the outstanding Company’s common stock (or 30% or more in the case of any person or group which currently owns 20% or more of the shares or who shall become the beneficial owner of 20% or more of the shares as a result of any transfer by reason of the death of or by gift from any other person who is an affiliate or an associate of such existing holder or by succeeding such a person as trustee of a trust existing on the Record Date ("Existing Holder")) or (ii) ten business days following the commencement of a tender offer or exchange offer that would result in a person or group beneficially owning 20% or more of such outstanding Common Stock (or 30% or more for an Existing Holder), as such periods may be extended pursuant to the Rights Agreement. In the event that any person or group becomes an Acquiring Person, each holder of a Right shall thereafter have the right to receive, upon exercise, in lieu of Preferred Stock, common stock of the Company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the Right. However, Rights are not exercisable as described in this paragraph until such time as the Rights are no longer redeemable by the Company as set forth below. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, if any person becomes an Acquiring Person all Rights that are, or (under certain circumstances specified in the Rights Agreement) were, beneficially owned by an Acquiring Person will become null and void.

The Rights will expire at the close of business on June 30, 2018, unless earlier redeemed or exchanged by the Company. At any time before a person becomes an Acquiring Person, the Company may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $.01 per Right, appropriately adjusted to reflect any stock split, stock dividend or similar transaction occurring after the date hereof. Immediately upon the action of the Board of Directors ordering redemption of the Rights, the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the $.01 redemption price.2020.

 

The Company is authorized to issue 200,000 shares of preferred stock, none of which have been issued. The Company has designated 150,000 shares of the preferred stock for the purpose of the Shareholder Rights Plan.as Series A Junior Preferred Stock.

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss included in equity as of June 30, 2017 2021 and 20162020 are as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Translation adjustments

 $6,130  $5,158  $9,192  $3,454 

Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxesof $21,601 and $27,750 respectively

  (38,801)  (49,301)

Net loss on cash flow hedge derivatives, net of income taxes of $211 and $341, respectively

 (678) (1,104)

Net gain on net investment hedge derivatives, net of income taxes of $103 and $0, respectively

 334  0 

Benefit plan adjustments, net of income taxes of $9,537 and $13,316 respectively

  (31,463)  (43,576)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 $(32,671) $(44,143) $(22,615) $(41,226)

 

A reconciliation for the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),loss, net of tax, by component for the years ended June 30, 2015, 2021 and June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2017 2020 is as follows:

 

  

Translation

  

Benefit Plan

 
  

Adjustment

  

Adjustment

 

Balance at June 30, 2014

 $20,779  $(36,722)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

  (14,039)  (7,518)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  -   2,019 

Net current period other comprehensive loss

  (14,039)  (5,499)

Balance at June 30, 2015

 $6,740  $(42,221)
  

Translation

  

Benefit Plan

  

Cash Flow

  

Net Investment

 
  

Adjustment

  

Adjustment

  

Hedges

  

Hedges

 

Balance at June 30, 2020

 $3,454  $(43,576) $(1,104) $0 

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

  5,738   9,783   426   334 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

  0   2,330   0   0 

Net current period other comprehensive income

  5,738   12,113   426   334 

Balance at June 30, 2021

 $9,192  $(31,463) $(678) $334 

 


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Translation

  

Benefit Plan

 
  

Adjustment

  

Adjustment

 

Balance at June 30, 2015

 $6,740  $(42,221)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

  (1,582)  (10,101)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  -   3,021 

Net current period other comprehensive loss

  (1,582)  (7,080)

Balance at June 30, 2016

 $5,158  $(49,301)

  

Translation

  

Benefit Plan

 
  

Adjustment

  

Adjustment

 

Balance at June 30, 2016

 $5,158  $(49,301)

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

  972   8,025 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income

  -   2,475 

Net current period other comprehensive income

  972   10,500 

Balance at June 30, 2017

 $6,130  $(38,801)

 
  

Translation

  

Benefit Plan

  

Cash Flow

 
  

Adjustment

  

Adjustment

  

Hedges

 

Balance at June 30, 2019

 $4,439  $(41,901) $(509)

Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications

  (985)  (3,792)  (595)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss

  0   2,117   0 

Net current period other comprehensive loss

  (985)  (1,675)  (595)

Balance at June 30, 2020

 $3,454  $(43,576) $(1,104)

 

A reconciliation for the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),loss, net of tax, for the year ended June 30, 2015 2021 is as follows:

 

 

Amount

  

Amount

 
 

Reclassified

  

Reclassified

 

Amortization of benefit plan items

      

Actuarial losses

 $(3,074) $(3,246)

Transition asset and prior service benefit

  (36)  187 

Total before tax benefit

  (3,110) (3,059)

Tax benefit

  1,091   729 

Total reclassification net of tax

 $(2,019) $(2,330)

 

A reconciliation for the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),loss, net of tax, for the year ended June 30, 2016 2020 is as follows:

 

 

Amount

  

Amount

 
 

Reclassified

  

Reclassified

 

Amortization of benefit plan items

      

Actuarial losses

 $(4,355) $(2,982)

Transition asset and prior service benefit

  (92)  195 

Total before tax benefit

  (4,447) (2,787)

Tax benefit

  1,426   670 

Total reclassification net of tax

 $(3,021) $(2,117)

 

A reconciliation for the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax for the year ended June 30, 2017 is as follows: 

  

Amount

 
  

Reclassified

 

Amortization of benefit plan items

    

Actuarial losses

 $(3,821)

Transition asset and prior service benefit

  (101)

Total before tax benefit

  (3,922)

Tax benefit

  1,447 

Total reclassification net of tax

 $(2,475)

J.   BUSINESS SEGMENTS AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS

 

The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacture and sale of marine and heavy duty off-highway power transmission equipment. Principal products include marine transmissions, azimuth drives, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems, as well as power-shift transmissions, hydraulic torque converters, power take-offs, industrial clutches and controls systems. The Company sells to both domestic and foreign customers in a variety of market areas, principally pleasure craft, commercial and military marine markets, energy and natural resources, government, and industrial markets.

 


Net sales by product group is summarized as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

Industrial

 $28,769  $32,437  $42,078  $23,454  $26,343 

Land based transmissions

  42,386   29,028   76,450 

Land-based transmissions

 58,421  62,697 

Marine and propulsion systems

  91,629   98,925   141,137  127,243  152,501 

Other

  5,398   5,892   6,125   9,463   5,297 

Total

 $168,182  $166,282  $265,790  $218,581  $246,838 

 

Industrial products include clutches, power take-offs and pump drives sold to the agriculture, recycling, construction and oil and gas markets. The land based transmission products include applications for oilfieldoil field and natural gas, military and airport rescue and fire fighting. The marine and propulsion systems include marine transmission, azimuth drives, controls, surface drives, propellers and boat management systems for the global commercial marine, pleasure craft and patrol boat markets. Other products includes non-Twin Disc manufactured product sold through Company-owned distribution entities.

 

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The Company has two reportable segments: manufacturing and distribution.  Its segment structure reflects the way management makes operating decisions and manages the growth and profitability of the business. It also corresponds with management’s approach of allocating resources and assessing the performance of its segments. The accounting practices of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Transfers among segments are at established inter-company selling prices.  Management evaluates the performance of its segments based on net earnings.

 

Information about the Company's segments, before intercompany eliminations, is summarized as follows:

 

2017

 

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Total

 

2021

 

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Total

 

Net Sales

 $146,491  $67,804  $214,295  $191,510  $100,221  $291,731 

Intra-segment sales

  13,146   7,296   20,442  9,436  14,746  24,182 

Inter-segment sales

  22,921   2,750   25,671  44,575  4,393  48,968 

Interest income

  42   32   74  172  17  189 

Interest expense

  301   -   301  2,449  1  2,450 

Income taxes

  1,684   784   2,468  (980) 189  (791)

Depreciation and amortization

  6,125   425   6,550  10,455  412  10,867 

Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc

  629   2,438   3,067 

Net income attributable to Twin Disc

 11,016  105  11,121 

Assets

  222,136   50,418   272,554  364,379  46,956  411,335 

Expenditures for segment assets

  2,674   290   2,964  3,500  188  3,688 

 

2016

 

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Total

 

Net Sales

 $140,965  $74,199  $215,164 

Intra-segment sales

  11,476   7,854   19,330 

Inter-segment sales

  26,883   2,669   29,552 

Interest income

  117   25   142 

Interest expense

  397   1   398 

Income taxes

  (2,554)  108   (2,446)

Depreciation and amortization

  7,536   471   8,007 

Net (loss) earnings attributable to Twin Disc

  (12,694)  762   (11,932)

Assets

  221,590   52,719   274,309 

Expenditures for segment assets

  3,850   188   4,038 


2015

 

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Total

 

2020

 

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Total

 

Net Sales

 $232,545  $120,594  $353,139  $227,565  $95,824  $323,389 

Intra-segment sales

  19,541   9,584   29,125  14,230  12,889  27,119 

Inter-segment sales

  54,947   3,277   58,224  43,854  5,578  49,432 

Interest income

  171   33   204  346  22  368 

Interest expense

  946   -   946  2,128  0  2,128 

Income taxes

  7,125   1,646   8,771  (2,027) 268  (1,759)

Depreciation and amortization

  8,103   502   8,605  11,151  379  11,530 

Net earnings attributable to Twin Disc

  12,861   6,350   19,211 

Net (loss) income attributable to Twin Disc

 (31,603) 553  (31,050)

Assets

  246,374   62,134   308,508  365,417  43,118  408,535 

Expenditures for segment assets

  7,335   1,271   8,606  9,615  734  10,349 

 

The following is a reconciliation of reportable segment net sales and net income (loss) earnings to the Company’s consolidated totals:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

Net sales:

                

Total net sales from reportable segments

 $214,295  $215,164  $353,139  $291,731  $323,389 

Elimination of inter-company sales

  (46,113)  (48,882)  (87,349)  (73,150)  (76,551)

Total consolidated net sales

 $168,182  $166,282  $265,790  $218,581  $246,838 
             

Net (loss) earnings attributable to Twin Disc:

            

Total net earnings (loss) from reportable segments

 $3,067  $(11,932) $19,211 

Net income (loss) attributable to Twin Disc:

    

Total net income (loss) from reportable segments

 $11,121  $(31,050)

Other adjustments and corporate expenses

  (9,361)  (1,172)  (8,038)  (40,840)  (8,767)

Total consolidated net (loss) earnings attributable to Twin Disc

 $(6,294) $(13,104) $11,173 

Total consolidated net loss attributable to Twin Disc

 $(29,719) $(39,817)

 

Corporate expenses pertain to certain costs that are not allocated to the reportable segments, primarily consisting of unallocated corporate overhead costs, including administrative functions and global functional expenses.

 


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Other significant items:         

 

 

Segment

      

Consolidated

 

Segment

    

Consolidated

 
 

Totals

  

Adjustments

  

Totals

 

Totals

 

Adjustments

 

Totals

 

2017

            

2021

 

Interest income

 $74  $(2) $72 $189 $(170)$19 

Interest expense

  301   2   303  2,450  (92) 2,358 

Income taxes

  2,468   (5,882)  (3,414) (791) 20,471  19,680 

Depreciation and amortization

  6,550   467   7,017  10,867  376  11,243 

Assets

  272,554   (61,656)  210,898  411,335  (135,922) 275,413 

Expenditures for segment assets

  2,964   169   3,133  3,688  776  4,464 
             

2016

            

2020

 

Interest income

 $142  $5  $147 $368 $(290)$78 

Interest expense

  398   28   426  2,128  (268) 1,860 

Income taxes

  (2,446)  (9,836)  (12,282) (1,759) (2,410) (4,169)

Depreciation and amortization

  8,007   840   8,847  11,530  395  11,925 

Assets

  274,309   (60,387)  213,922  408,535  (114,408) 294,127 

Expenditures for segment assets

  4,038   176   4,214  10,349  350  10,699 
            

2015

            

Interest income

 $204  $(80) $124 

Interest expense

  946   (340)  606 

Income taxes

  8,771   (4,256)  4,515 

Depreciation and amortization

  8,605   1,556   10,161 

Assets

  308,508   (58,646)  249,862 

Expenditures for segment assets

  8,606   443   9,049 

 

All adjustments represent inter-company eliminations and corporate amounts.

 

Geographic information about the Company is summarized as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

Net sales

                

United States

 $82,730  $77,147  $131,198  $64,344  $83,771 

Netherlands

 33,026  39,501 

China

 25,790  26,354 

Australia

 17,963  12,438 

Italy

  12,176   13,294   14,457  16,041  11,802 

Australia

  10,913   9,943   10,454 

Canada

  9,962   8,699   13,661 

China

  7,936   9,019   19,712 

Austria

 7,798  12,552 

Other countries

  44,465   48,180   76,308   53,619   60,420 

Total

 $168,182  $166,282  $265,790  $218,581  $246,838 

 

Net sales by geographic region are based on product shipment destination.


 

Long-lived assets primarily pertain to property, plant and equipment and exclude goodwill, other intangibles, and other intangibles.deferred income taxes. They are summarized as follows:

 

Long-lived assets

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

United States

 $34,310  $37,319  $34,629  $41,996 

Netherlands

 12,447  12,659 

Belgium

  7,399   7,154  8,575  8,363 

Italy

 1,525  1,697 

Switzerland

  7,324   7,145  503  6,804 

Italy

  1,829   1,638 

Other countries

  1,810   2,477   5,776   5,205 

Total

 $52,672  $55,733  $63,455  $76,724 

 

There were no customers that accounted for 10% of consolidated net sales in fiscal 2021.The Company has had one distributor customer, primarily of ourits manufacturing segment, that accounted for 11% and 12%10% of total Company sales for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, respectively.  Another distributor customer accounted for 12% and 11% of total Company sales in fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015, respectively.2020.

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Disaggregated revenue:

 

The following tables present details deemed most relevant to the users of the financial statements for the years ended June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020.

Net sales by product group for the year ended June 30, 2021 is summarized as follows:

          

Elimination of

     
  

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Intercompany Sales

  

Total

 

Industrial

 $22,621  $5,494  $(4,661) $23,454 

Land-based transmissions

  52,441   26,003   (20,023)  58,421 

Marine and propulsion systems

  116,371   59,276   (48,404)  127,243 

Other

  77   9,448   (62)  9,463 

Total

 $191,510  $100,221  $(73,150) $218,581 

Net sales by product group for the year ended June 30, 2020 is summarized as follows:

          

Elimination of

     
  

Manufacturing

  

Distribution

  

Intercompany Sales

  

Total

 

Industrial

 $24,143  $5,634  $(3,434) $26,343 

Land-based transmissions

  63,523   25,699   (26,525)  62,697 

Marine and propulsion systems

  139,833   59,212   (46,544)  152,501 

Other

  66   5,279   (48)  5,297 

Total

 $227,565  $95,824  $(76,551) $246,838 

K. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

 

In fiscal 2011,2021, the Company adopted the Twin Disc, Incorporated 20102020 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “2010“2020 Directors' Plan”). The 2020 Directors' Plan retains the features of the 2010 Directors' Plan, as well as allows non-employee Directors to elect to receive all or a portion of their base cash retainer in the form of restricted stock. Benefits under the 2020 Directors’ Plan may be granted, awarded or paid in any one or a combination of stock options, restricted stock awards, or cash-settled restricted stock units. There is reserved for issuance under the 2020 Directors’ Plan an aggregate of 750,000 shares of the Company's common stock, which may be authorized and unissued shares or shares reacquired by the Company in the open market or a combination of both. The aggregate amount is subject to proportionate adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits and similar changes.

In fiscal 2019, the Company adopted the Twin Disc, Incorporated 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2018 LTI Plan”). Benefits under the 2018 LTI Plan may be granted, awarded or paid in any one or a combination of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, cash-settled restricted stock units, performance stock awards, performance stock unit awards, performance unit awards, and dividend equivalent awards. There is reserved for issuance under the Plan an aggregate of 850,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, which may be authorized and unissued shares or shares reacquired by the Company in the open market or a combination of both. The aggregate amount is subject to proportionate adjustments for stock dividends, stock splits and similar changes.

In fiscal 2011, the Company adopted the Twin Disc, Incorporated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the “2010 Directors’ Plan”), a plan to grant non-employee directors equity-based awards up to 250,000 shares of common stock, and the Twin Disc, Incorporated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2010“2010 Employee Incentive Plan”), a plan under which officers and key employees may be granted equity-based awards up to 650,000 shares of common stock. Equity-based awards granted under these plans include performance shares performance units, and restricted stock.

 

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Shares available for future awards as of June 30 were as follows:follows (assuming that outstanding performance awards are issued at the target level of performance):

 

  

2017

  

2016

 

2010 Employee Incentive Plan

  97,609   333,054 

2010 Directors' Plan

  100,426   144,656 
  

2021

  

2020

 

2020 Directors' Plan

  666,913   0 

2018 LTI Plan

  103,289   492,591 

 

Performance Stock Awards (“PSA”(PSA)

In fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, the Company granted a target number of 109,598, 60,466265,256 and 16,261131,688 PSAs, respectively, to various employees of the Company, including executive officers.

The PSAs granted in fiscal 20172021 will vest if the Company achieves performance-based target objectives relating to average return on invested capital, average annual sales and average free cash flow (as defined in the PSA Grant Agreement), in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2023. These PSAs are subject to adjustment if the Company’s return on invested capital, net sales, and free cash flow for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance shares that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 397,884. Based upon actual results to date, the Company is currently accruing compensation expense for these PSAs.

The PSAs granted in fiscal 2020 will vest if the Company achieves performance-based target objectives relating to average return on invested capital, average annual sales and average annual Earnings Per Share (“EPS”) (as defined in the PSA Grant Agreement), in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2019. 2022. These PSAs are subject to adjustment if the Company’s return on invested capital, net sales, and EPS for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance shares that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 164,397.184,766. Based upon actual results to date, and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is notcurrently not accruing compensation expense for these PSAs. The PSAs granted in fiscal 2016 will vest if the Company achieves (a) performance-based target objectives relating to average annual sales and consolidated economic profit, and (b) relative Total Shareholder Return (“TSR”) (as defined in the PSA Grant Agreement), in the cumulative three fiscal year period ending June 30, 2018. These PSAs are subject to adjustment if the Company’s net sales, economic profit and relative TSR for the period falls below or exceeds the specified target objective, and the maximum number of performance shares that can be awarded if the target objective is exceeded is 90,699. Based upon actual results to date and the low probability of achieving the threshold performance levels, the Company is currently not accruing as compensation expense for the portion of the PSAs relating to the average annual sales and economic profit measures. The Company is currently accruing compensation expense for the TSR measure. Compensation expense relating to the relative TSR portion is recognized based on the grant date fair value over the vesting period. The PSAs granted in fiscal 2015 expired on June 30, 2017. No compensation expense was recognized on these PSAs in fiscal 2017, 2016, and 2015, because the economic profit target performance level was not met.

There were 170,064, 72,217388,433 and 25,949167,848 unvested PSAs outstanding at June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively. The fair value of the PSAs (on the date of grant) is expensed over the performance period for the shares that are expected to ultimately vest. The compensation expense (benefit) for the year ended June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 2015,2020, related PSAs, approximated $59, $54was $491 and $0,($368), respectively. The tax benefit (expense) from compensation expense (benefit) for the year ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, related PSAs, was $116 and ($87), respectively. The weighted average grant date fair value of the unvested awards at June 30, 2017 2021 was $12.32.$7.50. At June 30, 2017, 2021, the Company had $1,981$2,432 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested shares that would vest if the specified target objective was achieved for the fiscal 20172021 and 20162020 awards. The total fair value of performance stock awards vested in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015fiscal 2020 was $0.


Performance Stock Unit Awards (“PSU”)$0 and $167, respectively.

 

There were no grants of PSUs during fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016. In fiscal 2015, the Company granted a target number of 15,861 PSUs to various employees of the Company, including executive officers. These PSUs expired unvested on June 30, 2017. No compensation expense was recognized on these PSUs in 2017, 2016, and 2015 because the economic profit target performance level was not met. There were no unvested PSUs outstanding at June 30, 2017, and there were 11,351 and 29,855 unvested PSUs outstanding at 2016 and 2015, respectively. At June 30, 2017, the Company had no unrecognized compensation expense related to PSUs. The total fair value of PSUs vested in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 was $0. The PSUs are cash settled liability awards; as of June 30, 2017 and June 30, 2016, there were no awards included in liabilities.

Restricted Stock Awards (“RS”(RS)

 

The Company has unvested RS outstanding that will vest if certain service conditions are fulfilled. The fair value of the RS grants is recorded as compensation over the vesting period, which is generally 1 to 3 years. During fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, the Company granted 181,828, 95,738251,804 and 59,494180,379 service based restricted shares, respectively, to employees and non-employee directors in each year. A total of 0, 1,7506,809 and 46,24020,511 shares of restricted stock were forfeited during fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively. There were 269,584, 142,971379,095 and 94,183231,379 unvested shares outstanding at June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively. Compensation expense of $1,555, $1,241$1,335 and $696$1,200 was recognized during the year ended June 30, 2017, 2016 2021 and 2015,2020, respectively, related to these service-based awards. The tax benefit from compensation expense for the year ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, related to these service-based awards, was $315 and $283, respectively. The total fair value of restricted stock grants vested in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 20152020 was $587, $681$533 and $993,$1,241, respectively. As of June 30, 2017, 2021, the Company had $1,569$1,333 of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock which will be recognized over the next three years.

 

Restricted Stock OptionsUnit Awards (RSU)

Under the 2018 Long Term Incentive Plan, the Company has been authorized to issue RSUs. The 2010 Directors’ Plan may grant optionsRSUs entitle the employee to purchase shares of common stock at the discretion of the Board of Directors, to non-employee directors who are elected or reelected toCompany if the board, or who continue to serve onemployee remains employed by the board. Such options carry an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock as of theCompany through a specified date, of grant, vest immediately, and expire tengenerally three years afterfrom the date of grant. Options granted underThe fair value of the 2010 Employee Incentive Plan are determined to be non-qualified or incentive stock options as ofRSUs (on the date of grant,grant) is recorded as compensation expense over the vesting period. There were 34,822 and may carry a vesting schedule. For options under37,950 unvested RSUs outstanding at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Compensation expense of $328 and $326 was recognized during the 2010 Employee Incentive Plan that are intendedyear ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The tax benefit from compensation expense for the year ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, related to qualify as incentive stock options, if the optionee owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of the Company’s stock, the price will not be less than 110% of thethese service-based awards, was $78 and $77, respectively. The weighted average grant date fair market value andof the options expire five years after the date of grant. There were no incentive options granted to a greater than 10% shareholder during the years presented. There were no options outstanding under the 2010 Directors’ Plan and the 2010 Employee Incentive Plan as of unvested awards at June 30, 2017 and 2016.

2004 Plans

The Company has 13,200 non-qualified stock options outstanding as2021 was $25.79. As of June 30, 2017 under 2021, the 2004 Twin Disc, Incorporated Plan for Non-Employee Directors and 2004 Twin Disc, Incorporated Stock Incentive Plan. The 2004 plans were terminated during 2011, except options then outstandingCompany had $25 of unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs which will remain so until exercised or until they expire.be recognized over the next year.

 


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Stock option transactions under the 2004 plans during 2017 were as follows:

          

Weighted Average

     
      

Weighted

  

Remaining

  

Aggregate

 
      

Average

  

Contractual

  

Intrinsic

 
  

2017

  

Price

  

Life (years)

  

Value

 
                 

Non-qualified stock options:

                

Options outstanding at beginning of year

  16,800  $16.80         

Granted

  -   -         

Canceled/expired

  (3,600)  18.01         

Exercised

  -   -         

Options outstanding at June 30

  13,200  $16.47   2.09  $35.5 

Options price range ($10.01 - $27.55)

In addition, the Company computes its windfall tax pool using the shortcut method. ASC 718, “Compensation – Stock Compensation”, requires the Company to expense the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments using the fair-value-based method. All options were 100% vested at the adoption of this statement.

During fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015 the Company granted no non-qualified stock options and all non-qualified stock options from prior periods have fully vested. As a result, no compensation cost has been recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income for fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended June 30, 2017, 2016 and 2015 was approximately $0, $4 and $55, respectively.

L. ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS

 

Engineering and development costs include research and development expenses for new products, development and major improvements to existing products, and other costs for ongoing efforts to refine existing products. Research and development costs charged to operations totaled $1,547, $1,805$1,867 and $2,288$1,820 in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively. Total engineering and development costs were $8,888, $9,481$8,535 and $11,091$10,998 in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively.

 

M. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

 

The Company has non-contributory, qualified defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all domestic employees hired prior to October 1, 2003, and certain foreign employees. Domestic plan benefits are based on years of service, and, for salaried employees, on average compensation for benefits earned prior to January 1, 1997, and on a cash balance plan for benefits earned from January 1, 1997 through July 31, 2009, at which time the Company froze future accruals under domestic defined benefit pension plans. The Company's funding policy for the plans covering domestic employees is to contribute an actuarially determined amount which falls between the minimum required contribution and maximum amount that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes.

 

In addition, the Company has unfunded, non-qualified retirement plans for certain management employees and Directors. In the case of management employees, benefits are based on an annual credit to a bookkeeping account, intended to restore the benefits that would have been earned under the qualified plans, but for the earnings limitations under the Internal Revenue Code. In the case of Directors, benefits are based on years of service on the Board. All benefits vest upon retirement from the Company.

 

In addition to providing pension benefits, the Company provides other postretirement benefits, including healthcare and life insurance benefits for certain domestic retirees. All employees retiring after December 31, 1992, and electing to continue healthcare coverage through the Company's group plan, are required to pay 100% of the premium cost.

 

The measurement date for the Company’s pension and postretirement benefit plans in fiscal 20172021 and 20162020 was June 30.

 


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Obligations and Funded Status

 

The following table sets forth the Company's defined benefit pension plans’ and other postretirement benefit plans’ funded status and the amounts recognized in the Company's balance sheets and statement of operations and comprehensive incomeloss as of June 30:

 

         

Other

          

Other

 
 

Pension

  

Postretirement

  

Pension

 

Postretirement

 
 

Benefits

  

Benefits

  

Benefits

  

Benefits

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Change in benefit obligation:

                        

Benefit obligation, beginning of year

 $129,056  $127,733  $15,933  $16,372  $105,520  $107,322  $7,059  $7,451 

Service cost

  1,009   770   20   28  608  653  16  17 

Interest cost

  4,213   4,968   420   604  2,516  3,305  154  219 

Prior service cost

 65  0  0  0 

Actuarial (gain) loss

  (6,980)  7,043   (3,380)  496  (1,577) 3,161  (395) 211 

Contributions by plan participants

  139   143   472   519  114  93  269  352 

Benefits paid

  (9,267)  (11,601)  (1,891)  (2,086)  (8,546)  (9,014)  (1,001)  (1,191)

Benefit obligation, end of year

 $118,170  $129,056  $11,574  $15,933  $98,700  $105,520  $6,102  $7,059 
                 

Change in plan assets:

                        

Fair value of assets, beginning of year

 $94,164  $104,681  $-  $-  $83,284  $87,291  $0  $0 

Actual return on plan assets

  7,967   (1,442)  -   -  15,325  3,541  0  0 

Employer contribution

  1,369   2,383   1,419   1,567  2,253  1,373  732  839 

Contributions by plan participants

  139   143   472   519  114  93  269  352 

Benefits paid

  (9,267)  (11,601)  (1,891)  (2,086)  (8,546)  (9,014)  (1,001)  (1,191)

Fair value of assets, end of year

 $94,372  $94,164  $-  $-  $92,430  $83,284  $0  $0 
                 

Funded status

 $(23,798) $(34,892) $(11,574) $(15,933) $(6,270) $(22,236) $(6,102) $(7,059)
 

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

                

Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:

            

Other assets - noncurrent

 $694  $654  $-  $-  $60  $0  $0  $0 

Accrued liabilities - current

  (706)  (805)  (1,654)  (1,969) (423) (276) (833) (1,081)

Accrued retirement benefits - noncurrent

  (23,786)  (34,741)  (9,920)  (13,964)  (5,907)  (21,960)  (5,269)  (5,978)

Net amount recognized

 $(23,798) $(34,892) $(11,574) $(15,933) $(6,270) $(22,236) $(6,102) $(7,059)
 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of (net of tax):

                

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consist of (net of tax):

        

Net transition obligation

 $790  $285  $-  $-  $133  $158  $0  $0 

Prior service cost

 94  104  (487) (697)

Actuarial net loss

  37,140   45,850   871   3,166   31,563   43,548   160   463 

Net amount recognized

 $37,930  $46,135  $871  $3,166  $31,790  $43,810  $(327) $(234)

 

The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost during the next fiscal year for the qualified domestic defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans are as follows:

 

     

Other

      

Other

 
 

Pension

  

Postretirement

  

Pension

 

Postretirement

 
 

Benefits

  

Benefits

  

Benefits

  

Benefits

 

Net transition obligation

 $100  $-  $37  $0 

Prior service cost

 44  (275)

Actuarial net loss

  3,037   12   2,254   0 

Net amount to be recognized

 $3,137  $12  $2,335  $(275)

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was approximately $118,170$98,700 and $129,056$105,520 at June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016,2020, respectively.

 


Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets:

 

 

June 30

  

June 30

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Projected and accumulated benefit obligation

 $117,250  $127,528  $53,780  $105,520 

Fair value of plan assets

  92,758   91,982  47,450  83,284 

 

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Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

 

 

Pension Benefits

  

Pension Benefits

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

Service cost

 $1,009  $770  $465  $615  $648 

Interest cost

  4,213   4,968   4,862  2,516  3,304 

Prior service cost

 65  0 

Expected return on plan assets

  (5,902)  (6,874)  (7,272) (4,552) (4,894)

Amortization of transition obligation

  35   33   36  40  35 

Amortization of prior service cost

  66   59   -  47  45 

Amortization of actuarial net loss

  3,591   3,627   2,436   3,246   2,982 

Net periodic benefit cost

 $3,012  $2,583  $527  $1,977  $2,120 

 

 

Other Postretirement Benefits

  

Other Postretirement Benefits

 
 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

Service cost

 $21  $28  $30  $16  $17 

Interest cost

  420   604   579  154  219 

Amortization of actuarial net loss

  230   728   638 

Amortization of prior service cost

  (274)  (274)

Net periodic benefit cost

 $671  $1,360  $1,247  $(104) $(38)

 

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLoss for Fiscal 20172021 (Pre-tax):

 

      

Other

 
      

Postretirement

 
  

Pension

  

Benefits

 

Net gain

 $(9,057) $(3,380)

Prior service cost

  (10)  - 

Amortization of transition asset

  (35)  - 

Amortization of prior service cost

  (66)  - 

Amortization of net (loss) gain

  (3,613)  (230)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

  (12,781)  (3,610)

Net periodic benefit cost

  3,012   671 

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and othercomprehensive income

 $(9,769) $(2,939)
      

Other

 
      

Postretirement

 
  

Pension

  

Benefits

 

Net loss

 $(12,464) $(397)

Amortization of transition asset

  (40)  0 

Amortization of prior service (cost) benefit

  (43)  275 

Amortization of net loss

  (3,246)  0 

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

  (15,793)  (122)

Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)

  1,977   (104)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

 $(13,816) $(226)

 

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive IncomeLoss for Fiscal 20162020 (Pre-tax):

 

      

Other

 
      

Postretirement

 
  

Pension

  

Benefits

 

Net loss

 $15,514  $496 

Prior service cost

  58   - 

Amortization of transition asset

  (33)  - 

Amortization of prior service cost

  (59)  - 

Amortization of net (loss) gain

  (3,627)  (728)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

  11,853   (232)

Net periodic benefit cost

  2,583   1,360 

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and othercomprehensive income

 $14,436  $1,128 
      

Other

 
      

Postretirement

 
  

Pension

  

Benefits

 

Net loss

 $4,770  $211 

Amortization of transition asset

  (35)  0 

Amortization of prior service (cost) benefit

  (45)  275 

Amortization of net loss

  (2,978)  0 

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

  1,712   486 

Net periodic benefit cost (benefit)

  2,120   (38)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

 $3,832  $448 

Additional Information

Assumptions

          

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement Benefits

 

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at June 30

                
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Discount rate

  2.63%  2.49%  2.47%  2.37%

Expected return on plan assets

  5.69%  5.89%  0   0 

 


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Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income for Fiscal 2015 (Pre-tax):

      

Other

 
      

Postretirement

 
  

Pension

  

Benefits

 

Net loss

 $9,406  $882 

Amortization of transition asset

  (36)  - 

Amortization of net (loss) gain

  (2,436)  (638)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

  6,934   244 

Net periodic benefit cost

  527   1,247 

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and othercomprehensive income

 $7,461  $1,491 

Additional Information

Assumptions

          

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement Benefits

 

Weighted average assumptions used todetermine benefit obligations at June 30

                
  

2017

  

2016

  

2017

  

2016

 

Discount rate

  3.51%   3.35%   3.41%   3.27% 

Expected return on plan assets

  6.68%   6.57%         

              

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement Benefits

 

Weighted average assumptions used todetermine net periodic benefit costs foryears ended June 30

                        
  

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2017

  

2016

  

2015

 

Discount rate

  3.35%   4.05%   4.06%   3.27%   3.93%   3.76% 

Expected return on plan assets

  6.57%   7.11%   7.39%             

 
          

Other

 
  

Pension Benefits

  

Postretirement Benefits

 

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for years ended June 30

                
  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Discount rate

  2.49%  3.22%  2.37%  3.15%

Expected return on plan assets

  5.89%  6.04%  0   0 

 

The assumed weighted-average healthcare cost trend rate was 7.25%6.00% in 2017,2021, grading down to 5% in 2022.2025. A 1% increase in the assumed health care cost trend would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $250$81 and the service and interest cost by approximately $10.$2. A 1% decrease in the assumed health care cost trend would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation by approximately $221$71 and the service and interest cost by approximately $9.$2.

 

Plan Assets

 

The Company’s Benefits Committee (“Committee”), a non-board management committee, oversees investment matters related to the Company’s funded benefit plans. The Committee works with external actuaries and investment consultants on an ongoing basis to establish and monitor investment strategies and target asset allocations. The overall objective of the Committee’s investment strategy is to earn a rate of return over time to satisfy the benefit obligations of the pension plans and to maintain sufficient liquidity to pay benefits and address other cash requirements of the pension plans. The Committee has established an Investment Policy Statement which provides written documentation of the Company’s expectations regarding its investment programs for the pension plans, establishes objectives and guidelines for the investment of the plan assets consistent with the Company’s financial and benefit-related goals, and outlines criteria and procedures for the ongoing evaluation of the investment program. The Company employs a total return on investment approach whereby a mix of investments among several asset classes are used to maximize long-term return of plan assets while avoiding excessive risk. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews, and annual liability measurements.

 


The Company’s pension plan weighted-average asset allocations at June 30, 2017 2021 and 20162020 by asset category arewere as follows:

 
  

Target

  

June 30

 

Asset Category

 

Allocation

  

2017

  

2016

 

Equity securities

  65%   65%   63% 

Debt securities

  25%   25%   25% 

Real estate

  10%   10%   12% 
   100%   100%   100% 

  

Target

  

June 30

 

Asset Category

 

Allocation

  

2021

  

2020

 

Equity securities

  51%  53%  47%

Debt securities

  40%  38%  44%

Real estate

  9%  9%  9%
   100%  100%  100%

 

Due to market conditions and other factors, actual asset allocation may vary from the target allocation outlined above. The U.S. pension plans held 98,211 shares of Company stock with a fair market value of $1,585.1 (1.7 percent$1,398 (1.5% of total plan assets) at June 30, 2017 2021 and 98,211 shares with a fair market value of $1,054.8 (1.1 percent$544 (0.7% of total plan assets) at June 30, 2016.2020.

 

The U.S. plans have a long-term return assumption of 7.0%5.90%. This rate was derived based upon historical experience and forward-looking return expectations for major asset class categories. The weighted average long-term return across all plans is 5.69%.

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:

 

Level I

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments

Level II

Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar instruments, or

 

Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, or

 

Other inputs that are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data

Level III

Use of one or more significant unobservable inputs

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The following table presents plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2021:

  

Total

  

Level I

  

Level II

  

Level III

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,043  $1,043  $0  $0 

Equity securities:

                

Company common stock (a)

  1,398   1,398   0   0 

Common stock (a)

  18,201   18,201   0   0 

Mutual funds (b)

  9,366   9,366   0   0 

Annuity contracts (c)

  6,646   0   0   6,646 

Total

 $36,654  $30,008  $0  $6,646 

Investments Measured at Net Asset Value (d)

  55,776             

Total

 $92,430             

 

The following table presents plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2017:2020:

 

  

Total

  

Level I

  

Level II

  

Level III

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,203  $1,203  $-  $- 

Equity securities:

                

Company common stock (a)

  1,585   1,585   -   - 

Common stock (a)

  23,263   23,263   -   - 

Mutual funds (b)

  11,259   11,259   -   - 

Annuity contracts (c)

  7,779   -   -   7,779 

Total

 $45,089  $37,310  $-  $7,779 

Investments Measured at Net Asset Value (d)

  49,283             

Total

 $94,372             

The following table presents plan assets using the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2016:

 

Total

  

Level I

  

Level II

  

Level III

  

Total

  

Level I

  

Level II

  

Level III

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $1,143  $1,143  $-  $-  $920  $920  $0  $0 

Equity securities:

                 

Company common stock (a)

  1,055   1,055   -   -  544  544  0  0 

Common stock (a)

  22,440   22,440   -   -  14,551  14,551  0  0 

Mutual funds (b)

  11,432   11,432   -   -  7,916  7,916  0  0 

Annuity contracts (c)

  9,031   -   -   9,031   6,095   0   0   6,095 

Total

 $45,101  $36,070  $-  $9,031  $30,026  $23,931  $0  $6,095 

Investments Measured at Net Asset Value (d)

  49,063               53,258        

Total

 $94,164              $83,284        

 

(a) Common stock is valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual securities are traded. These securities include U.S. equity securities invested in companies that are traded on exchanges inside the U.S. and international equity securities invested in companies that are traded on exchanges outside the U.S.


 

(b) Mutual funds are valued at the daily closing price as reported by the fund. Mutual funds held by the Company’s funded benefit plans are open-end mutual funds that are registered with the Securities Exchange Commission. These funds are required to publish their daily net asset value (“NAV”) and to transact at that price. The mutual funds held by the Company’s funded benefit plans are deemed to be actively traded.

 

(c) Annuity contracts represent contractual agreements in which payments are made to an insurance company, which agrees to pay out an income or lump sum amount at a later date. Annuity contracts are valued at fair value using the net present value of future cash flows.

 

(d) In accordance with ASC 820-10,820-10, certain investments that were measured at net asset value per share (or its equivalent) have not been classified in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the fair value of plan assets at the end of the year.

 

The following table sets forth additional disclosures for the fair value measurement of the fair value of pension plan assets that calculate fair value based on NAV per share practical expedient as of June 30, 2017 2021 and June 30, 2016:2020:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Fixed income funds

 $20,819  $20,842  $31,627  $33,032 

International equity securities

  4,760   3,793  4,282  2,840 

Real estate

  8,566   10,537  7,747  7,186 

Hedged equity mutual funds

  15,138   13,891   12,120   10,200 

Total

 $49,283  $49,063  $55,776  $53,258 

 

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The following tables present a reconciliation of the fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (Level III) as of June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016 (in thousands):2020:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Beginning balance

 $9,031  $9,508  $6,095  $6,171 

Actual return on plan assets:

         

Relating to assets still held at reporting date

  659   38  600  75 

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

  (1,911)  (619)  (49)  (151)

Transfers in and/or out of Level III

  -   104 

Ending balance

 $7,779  $9,031  $6,646  $6,095 

 

Cash Flows

 

Contributions

The Company expects to contribute $2,265$733 to its defined benefit pension plans in fiscal 2018.2021.

 

Estimated Future Benefit Payments

The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

      

Other

 
  

Pension

  

Postretirement

 
  

Benefits

  

Benefits

 
         

2018

 $10,890  $1,682 

2019

  9,399   1,348 

2020

  9,161   1,238 

2021

  8,681   1,144 

2022

  8,130   1,044 

Years 2023 - 2027

  35,760   3,907 


      

Other

 
  

Pension

  

Postretirement

 
  

Benefits

  

Benefits

 
         

2022

 $8,535  $843 

2023

  7,794   769 

2024

  7,433   693 

2025

  7,095   608 

2026

  6,865   544 

Years 2027 - 2031

  31,435   2,042 

 

The Company does not expect to make any Part D reimbursements for the periods presented.

 

The Company sponsors defined contribution plans covering substantially all domestic employees and certain foreign employees. These plans provide for employer contributions based primarily on employee participation. The total expense under the plans was $1,658, $2,058$2,162 and $2,526$1,949 in fiscal 2017, 20162021 and 2015,2020, respectively.

 

N. INCOME TAXES

 

United States and foreign earnings(loss) income before income taxes and minority interest were as follows:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

United States

 $(13,048) $(29,293) $5,614  $(15,925) $(29,332)

Foreign

  3,519   3,998   10,286   6,086   (14,408)
 $(9,529) $(25,295) $15,900  $(9,839) $(43,740)

 

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The provision (benefit) for income taxes is comprised of the following:

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 

Currently payable:

             

Federal

 $(191) $(1,683) $1,607  $28  $(149)

State

  251   136   518  49  30 

Foreign

  771   1,468   2,832   1,948   4,022 
  831   (79)  4,957   2,025   3,903 

Deferred:

             

Federal

  (3,906)  (10,978)  408  15,554  (5,673)

State

  (706)  (787)  5  2,341  (860)

Foreign

  367   (438)  (855)  (240)  (1,539)
  (4,245)  (12,203)  (442)  17,655   (8,072)
 $(3,414) $(12,282) $4,515  $19,680  $(4,169)

 

The components of the net deferred tax asset as of June 30 are summarized in the table below.

 

 

2017

  

2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Deferred tax assets:

            

Retirement plans and employee benefits

 $13,755  $19,106  $4,584  $7,934 

Foreign tax credit carryforwards

  7,620   8,887  7,609  7,429 

Federal tax credits

  1,131   191  1,801  1,585 

State net operating loss and other state credit carryforwards

  1,213   768  2,208  1,696 

Federal net operating loss

  2,299   -  6,506  1,607 

Inventory

  1,992   1,775  0  205 

Reserves

  833   1,544  1,670  1,056 

Foreign NOL carryforwards

  3,606   3,176  66  555 

Accruals

  460   522  871  823 

Right of use assets - operating leases

 3,674  3,920 

Disallowed interest

 982  418 

Disallowed PPP expenses

 0  1,320 

Other assets

  665   678   1,033   832 
  33,574   36,647  31,004  29,380 

Valuation allowance

  (24,420)  0 
  6,584   29,380 
 

Deferred tax liabilities:

            

Inventory

 480  0 

Property, plant and equipment

  5,488   6,329  1,852  3,231 

Intangibles

  971   2,011  2,982  3,306 

Long term operating lease obligations

 3,622  3,855 

Other liabilities

  125   140   182   44 
  6,584   8,480   9,118   10,436 

Valuation Allowance

  (3,803)  (3,123)

Total net deferred tax assets

 $23,187  $25,044 
 

Total net deferred tax (liabilities) assets

 $(2,534) $18,944 

At June 30, 2021 the Company has net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) of approximately $30,980 and $31,181 for federal and state income tax purposes which will expire at various dates from fiscal year 20232041.  Federal NOLs were generated subsequent to fiscal 2019 and have an indefinite carryover period. The Company has federal and state tax credit carryforwards of approximately $9,780 and $1,037, respectively, which will expire at various dates from fiscal 20262041.

 


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The Company maintains valuation allowances when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. Changes in valuation allowances from period to period are included in the tax provision in the period of change. In determining whether a valuation allowance is required, the Company takes into account such factors as prior earnings history, expected future earnings, carry-back and carry-forward periods, and tax strategies that could potentially enhance the likelihood of realization of a deferred tax asset. During fiscal 2017, the Company reported operating income in certain foreign jurisdictions where the loss carryforward period is unlimited. The Company has evaluated the likelihood of whether the net deferred tax assets related to these jurisdictions would be realized and concluded that based primarily upon the uncertainty to achieve levels of sustained improvement and uncertain exchange rates in these jurisdictions; (a) it is more likely than not that $3,803all of deferred tax assets would not be realized; and that (b) a full valuation allowance on the balance of deferred tax assets relating to these jurisdictions continues to be necessary. The Company recorded a net increase in valuation allowance of $680 in fiscal 2017 due to higher cumulative operating losses in these jurisdictions.realized. Management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations willnot generate sufficient taxable income and foreign source income to realize all the remainingdomestic deferred tax assets.assets, therefore, a valuation allowance in the amount of $24,420 has been recorded for fiscal year 2021.

 

Following is a reconciliation of the applicable U.S. federal income taxes to the actual income taxes reflected in the statements of operations:

         

 

2017

  

2016

  

2015

  

2021

  

2020

 
             

U.S. federal income tax at 34%

 $(3,240) $(8,601) $5,491 

U.S. federal income tax at 21%

 $(2,066) $(9,185)

Increases (reductions) in tax resulting from:

             

Foreign tax items

  (179)  (2,525)  362  552  236 

State taxes

  (499)  (374)  32  (440) (716)

Change in prior year estimate

 (1,138) (213)

Nondeductible PPP loan expenses

 (1,722) 0 

Research and development tax credits

 (336) (412)

Goodwill impairment

 0  4,814 

Unrecognized tax benefits

 59  9 

Stock compensation

 252  (93)

Rate changes

 18  237 

Deferred tax basis adjustments

 42  (138)

GILTI inclusion

 0  1,220 

Valuation allowance

  (47)  (1,288)  (1,121) 24,420  0 

Change in prior year estimate

  899   473   157 

Research and development tax credits

  (230)  (348)  (337)

Section 199 deduction

  -   -   (96)

Unrecognized tax benefits

  65   (21)  5 

Goodwill impairment

  -   420   - 

Other, net

  (183)  (18)  22   39   72 
 $(3,414) $(12,282) $4,515  $19,680  $(4,169)

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). The Tax Act makes broad and complex changes to the Internal Revenue Code. The Tax Act is generally applicable for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, which is the Company’s fiscal year 2018. However, several provisions of the Tax Act have differing effective dates, meaning these provisions did not impact the Company’s financial statements until fiscal year 2019. The provisions impacting the Company’s fiscal year 2019 financial statements include the global intangible low taxed income (“GILTI”) income and foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”) deduction and limitations on the deductibility of executive compensation.

Changes in the tax treatment of certain items have been reflected during the current quarter, chief among them the impact on the effective tax rate related to the non-taxable treatment of $8,200 of forgiven PPP loans included in net loss, as well as the impact of deferred employer Social Security tax payments.

Executive Compensation Limitations: The Tax Act substantially modifies the limitation on corporate deductibility of executive compensation under Section 162(m) of the Code. Section 162(m) limits the deduction for compensation paid by a publicly held corporation to certain of its executive employees to $1,000 per year. The Tax Act has amended the definition of “covered employee” to correspond to the general SEC reporting requirements for named executive officers. These are the corporation’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and the next three highest-paid executive officers. Most significantly, the Tax Act has eliminated the exemptions for commissions and performance-based compensation. This did not have an impact on the Company’s effective tax rate in fiscal year 2021 and 2020.

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Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (GILTI): The Tax Act changed the foreign source income calculations and related foreign tax credit amounts. The GILTI require 10% domestic shareholders (“U.S. Shareholders”) of controlled foreign corporations (“CFC’s”) to include in gross income annually the U.S. Shareholders’ pro rata share of GILTI for the year. The High Tax Exception (“HTE") rules were finalized and applicable for the Company during fiscal year 2021. Accordingly, the Company may exclude from the GILTI inclusion tested income from tested units with an effective tax rate greater than 18.9%. The Company was able to take advantage of this high tax exception, which resulted in zero GILTI inclusion in the Company’s effective tax rate for fiscal year 2021. In fiscal year 2020, the GILTI inclusion was $1,220.

Foreign Derived Intangible Income (FDII): The Tax Act provides companies with a new permanent deduction. An incentive for C corporations to generate revenue from serving foreign markets, the provision applies a preferential tax rate to eligible income. The new tax law assumes a fixed rate of return on a corporation’s tangible assets. Any remaining income is deemed to be generated by intangible assets. This did not have an impact on the Company’s effective tax rate in fiscal year 2021 and 2020.

 

The Company has not provided additional U.S. income taxes on cumulative earnings of its consolidated foreign subsidiaries that are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. The Company reaffirms its position that thesethe earnings of those subsidiaries remain permanently invested and has no plans to repatriate funds from any permanently reinvested subsidiaries to the U.S. for the foreseeable future. These earnings relate to ongoing operations and were approximately $3,667$10,871 and $1,729 at June 30, 2017.2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively. Such earnings could become taxable upon the sale or liquidation of these foreign subsidiaries or upon dividend repatriation. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of unrecognized withholding taxes and deferred tax liability on such earnings. The Company’s intent is for such earnings to be reinvested by the subsidiaries or to be repatriated only when it would be tax effective through the utilization of foreign tax credits.

 

Annually, the Company files income tax returns in various taxing jurisdictions inside and outside the United States. In general, the tax years that remain subject to examination are 20132017 through 20172021 for our major operations in Italy, Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, Singapore and Japan.Australia. The tax years open to examination in the U.S. are for years subsequent to fiscal 2013.2017.

 

The Company has approximately $827$778 and $918 of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2017,2021 and June 30, 2020, respectively, which, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. During the fiscal year the amount of unrecognized tax benefits increaseddecreased primarily due to reserves established forsettlements with tax authorities. No material changes are expected to the current year. Duringreserve during the next twelve months, the Company anticipates closure of the Internal Revenue Service audit of fiscal year 2015. This could result in a significant change to the unrecognized tax benefits.12 months. The Company’s policy is to accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

 


Below is a reconciliation of beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits:benefits as of June 30:

 

 

June 30, 2017

  

June 30, 2016

  

2021

  

2020

 

Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning of year

 $790  $810  $918  $938 

Additions based on tax positions related to the prior year

  -   12  0  17 

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year

  55   172  66  87 

Reductions based on tax positions related to the prior year

  (13)  (4) (21) (19)

Subtractions due to statutes closing

  (5)  (179) 0  (105)

Settlements with Taxing Authorities

  -   (21)

Settlements with taxing authorities

  (185)  0 

Unrecognized tax benefits, end of year

 $827  $790  $778  $918 

 

Substantially all of the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 3017,3021, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. As of June 30, 2017 2021 and 2016,2020, the amounts accrued for interest and penalties totaled $94$141 and $61,$185, respectively, and are not included in the reconciliation above.

O. CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company is involved in litigation of which the ultimate outcome and liability to the Company, if any, are not presently determinable. Management believes that final disposition of such litigation will not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows, either individually or in the aggregate.

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P. RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS AND INCOME FROM EXTINGUISHMENT OF LOAN

 

InRestructuring expenses

The Company has implemented various restructuring programs in response to challenging global market conditions withinunfavorable macroeconomic trends in certain of the Company’s oil and gas, global pleasure craft and commercial marine markets since the Company undertook a seriesfourth quarter of restructuring actions starting in late fiscal 2015, and continuing into the current fiscal year.

In March 2017, the Company formally commenced the exit from its India manufacturing operations by announcing the closure of its India factory. Exit activities include the involuntary termination of its factory employees, termination of leased facilities, and sale and/or disposal of certain plant equipment. As a result of these activities, an asset impairment charge of $96 is included in the statement of operations.

During fiscal 2017, the Company implemented additional restructuring activities, which2015. These programs primarily involved the reduction of workforce in its U.S., Belgian, and Italianseveral of the Company’s manufacturing operationslocations, under a combination of voluntary and involuntary separation programs. These actionsDuring the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company undertook a series of steps to accelerate its focus on its core competencies, improve its fixed cost structure, and monetize some of its under-utilized assets.

With regard to its Belgian operations, on June 30, 2021, the Company announced a new phase in its restructuring plans. Under this plan, the Belgian operation’s workforce will be reduced by 23 employees. This reduction in force resulted in an accrual of $2,200, pertaining to the Company’s current estimate for the payment of severance benefits, which is expected to be completed by December 2022. The accrual will be adjusted as negotiations with the union representing certain of the affected employees commence and progress. The action was taken to allow the Belgian operation to focus resources on core manufacturing processes, while allowing for savings on the outsourcing of non-core processes. The Company anticipates annual pre-tax savings upon completion of the restructuring of approximately $1,600.

Total restructuring charges relating to streamlining operations amounted to $3,110 and $1,953 in fiscal 2021 and 2020, respectively. Restructuring activities since June 2015 have resulted in the elimination of 158252 full-time employees in the manufacturing segment since June 2015. These actions resulted in a pre-tax restructuring charge of $1,791, $921 and $3,282 in fiscal 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively.segment. Accumulated costs to date under these programs within the manufacturing segment through June 30, 2017 2021 were $5,875.$15,515.

Assets held for sale

To improve its fixed cost structure and monetize some of its under-utilized assets, the Company commenced the active marketing of three of its real estate properties, namely, its corporate headquarters in Racine, its propeller machining plant and office in Switzerland, and a spare warehouse in Italy during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021. Such actions required the Company to reclassify these assets from Property, Plant and Equipment to Assets Held for Sale, at fair value less costs to sell, or net book value, whichever is lower. Fair value was determined using real estate broker estimates, and would be classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. This assessment of fair value resulted in the Company recognizing a write-down of the carrying value of its corporate headquarters by $4,267.

On August 17, 2021, the Company signed an agreement to sell the propeller machining plant and office in Switzerland and received 600 Swiss francs as partial proceeds.

 

The following is a roll-forward of restructuring activity:

 

Accrued restructuring liability, June 30, 2015

 $3,776 

Accrued restructuring liability, June 30, 2019

 $0 

Additions

  921  5,138 

Payments and adjustments

  (3,896)  (5,054)

Accrued restructuring liability, June 30, 2016

  801 

Accrued restructuring liability, June 30, 2020

 84 

Additions

  1,791  7,377 

Payments and adjustments

  (2,500)  (5,109)

Accrued restructuring liability, June 30, 2017

 $92 

Accrued restructuring liability, June 30, 2021

 $2,352 

 

During fiscal 2016, as partIncome from extinguishment of loan

As discussed in Note G, Debt, on June 16, 2021, the Company received formal forgiveness of its initiative to focus resources on core manufacturingPPP Loan in the amount of $8,200. In accordance with ASC 470Debt and product development activities aimed at improving profitability,ASC 450-30Gain contingency, the Company sold onerecorded $8,200 in income from extinguishment of loan in its distribution entities in the U.S. The proceeds of $4,100 represent the sale of distribution rights to its southeastern U.S. territories, amounting to $600, and certain assets, consisting primarily of inventories, for $3,500. The gain on sale of $445 is recorded as other operating income in thecondensed consolidated statement of operations.operations in fiscal 2021.

 


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Q. EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

TWINThe Company calculates basic earnings per share based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period, while the calculation of diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of potential common shares outstanding during the period.  The calculation of diluted earnings per share excludes all potential common shares if their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect.  Restricted stock award recipients under the 2010 LTI Plan have a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends declared by the Company, and are therefore included in computing earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. 

The components of basic and diluted earnings per share were as follows:

  

2021

  

2020

 

Basic:

        

Net loss

 $(29,519) $(39,571)

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (200)  (246)

Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to unvested shares

  0   0 

Net loss available to Twin Disc shareholders

  (29,719)  (39,817)
         

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

  13,247   13,153 
         

Basic Loss Per Share:

        

Net loss per share - basic

 $(2.24) $(3.03)
         

Diluted:

        

Net loss

 $(29,519) $(39,571)

Less: Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interest

  (200)  (246)

Less: Undistributed earnings attributable to unvested shares

  0   0 

Net loss available to Twin Disc shareholders

  (29,719)  (39,817)
         

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

  13,247   13,153 

Effect of dilutive stock awards

  0   0 

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

  13,247   13,153 
         

Diluted Loss Per Share:

        

Net loss per share - diluted

 $(2.24) $(3.03)

The following potential common shares were excluded from diluted EPS for the year ended June 30, 2021 as the Company reported a net loss: 388,433 related to the Company’s unvested PSAs, 379,095 related to the Company’s unvested RS awards, and 34,822 related to the Company’s unvested RSUs.

The following potential common shares were excluded from diluted EPS for the year ended June 30, 2020 as the Company reported a net loss: 167,848 related to the Company’s unvested PSAs, 231,379 related to the Company’s unvested RS awards, and 37,950 related to the Company’s unvested RSUs.

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R. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company reports all derivative instruments on its consolidated balance sheets at fair value and establishes criteria for designation and effectiveness of transactions entered into for hedging purposes.

As a global organization, the Company faces exposure to market risks, such as fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. To manage the volatility relating to these exposures, the Company enters into various derivative instruments from time to time under its risk management policies. The Company designates derivative instruments as hedges on a transaction basis to support hedge accounting. The changes in fair value of these hedging instruments offset in part or in whole corresponding changes in the fair value or cash flows of the underlying exposures being hedged. The Company assesses the initial and ongoing effectiveness of its hedging relationships in accordance with its policy. The Company does not purchase, hold or sell derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The Company’s practice is to terminate derivative transactions if the underlying asset or liability matures or is sold or terminated, or if it determines the underlying forecasted transaction is no longer probable of occurring.

Interest Rate Swaps Designated as Cash Flow Hedges

The primary purpose of the Company’s cash flow hedging activities is to manage the potential changes in value associated with interest payments on the Company’s LIBOR-based indebtedness. The Company records gains and losses on interest rate swap contracts qualifying as cash flow hedges in accumulated other comprehensive loss to the extent that these hedges are effective and until the Company recognizes the underlying transactions in net earnings, at which time these gains and losses are recognized in interest expense on its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Cash flows from derivative financial instruments are classified as cash flows from financing activities on the consolidated statements of cash flows. These contracts generally have original maturities of greater than twelve months.

Net unrealized after-tax losses related to cash flow hedging activities that were included in accumulated other comprehensive loss were $678 and $1,104 for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The unrealized amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss will fluctuate based on changes in the fair value of open contracts during each reporting period.

The Company estimates that $346 of net unrealized losses related to cash flow hedging activities included in accumulated other comprehensive loss will be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months.

Derivatives Designated as Net Investment Hedges

The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk related to its investment in net assets in foreign countries. As discussed in Note G, Debt, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company designated its euro denominated Revolving Loan, with a notional amount of €13,000, as a net investment hedge to mitigate the risk of variability in its euro denominated net investments in wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries. All changes in fair value of the euro revolver were then reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss along with the foreign currency translation adjustments on those foreign investments. Net unrealized after-tax income related to net investment hedging activities that were included in accumulated other comprehensive loss were $334 and $0 for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges

The Company primarily enters into forward exchange contracts to reduce the earnings and cash flow impact of non-functional currency denominated receivables and payables. These contracts are highly effective in hedging the cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates. Gains and losses resulting from these contracts offset the foreign exchange gains or losses on the underlying assets and liabilities being hedged. The maturities of the forward exchange contracts generally coincide with the settlement dates of the related transactions. Gains and losses on these contracts are recorded in other expense, net in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss as the changes in the fair value of the contracts are recognized and generally offset the gains and losses on the hedged items in the same period. The primary currency to which the Company was exposed in fiscal 2021 and 2020 was the euro. At June 30, 2021 and 2020, there were no significant forward exchange contracts outstanding.

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Other Derivative Instruments

The Company does not utilize commodity price hedges to manage commodity price risk exposure. Likewise, the Company does not hedge the translation exposure represented by the net assets of its foreign subsidiaries.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

The Company’s interest rate swaps and foreign currency forward contracts are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets using a discounted cash flow analysis that incorporates observable market inputs. These market inputs include foreign currency spot and forward rates, and various interest rate curves, and are obtained from pricing data quoted by various banks, third-party sources and foreign currency dealers involving identical or comparable instruments (Level 2).

Counterparties to these foreign currency forward contracts have at least an investment grade rating. Credit ratings on some of the Company’s counterparties may change during the term of the financial instruments. The Company closely monitors its counterparties’ credit ratings and, if necessary, will make any appropriate changes to its financial instruments. The fair value generally reflects the estimated amounts that the Company would receive or pay to terminate the contracts at the reporting date.

As discussed in Note G, Debt, the Company's euro denominated Revolving Loan approximates fair value at June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020. If measured at fair value in the financial statements, it would be classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of derivative instruments included in the consolidated balance sheets at June 30 were as follows:

 

Balance Sheet Location

 

2021

  

2020

 

Derivatives designated as hedges:

         

Interest rate swaps

Accrued liabilities

 $346  $392 

Interest rate swaps

Other long-term liabilities

  542   1,052 

The impact of the Company’s derivative instruments on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the years ended June 30 was as follows:

 

Statement of Comprehensive

        
 

Loss Location

 

2021

  

2020

 

Derivatives designated as hedges:

         

Interest rate swap

Interest expense

 $399  $171 

Interest rate swap

Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges

  425   (595)

Net investment hedge

Unrealized gain (loss) on hedges

  335   0 
          

Derivatives not designated as hedges:

         

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other income (expense), net

 $(15) $(9)

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TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

forFor the years ended June 30, 2017, 20162021 and 2015 (in2020 (in thousands)

 

  

Balance at

  

Charged to

      

Balance at

 
  

Beginning

  

Costs and

      

End of

 

Description

 

of Period

  

Expenses

  

Deductions(1)

  

Period

 
                 

2017:

                

Allowance for losses onaccounts receivable

 $1,824  $127  $432  $1,519 

Deferred tax valuationallowance

 $3,123  $826  $146  $3,803 
                 

2016:

                

Allowance for losses onaccounts receivable

 $2,183  $237  $596  $1,824 

Deferred tax valuationallowance

 $3,577  $257  $711  $3,123 
                 

2015:

                

Allowance for losses onaccounts receivable

 $3,637  $304  $1,758  $2,183 

Deferred tax valuationallowance

 $5,593  $805  $2,821  $3,577 
  

Balance at

  

Charged to

      

Balance at

 
  

Beginning

  

Costs and

      

End of

 

Description

 

of Period

  

Expenses

  

Adjustments(1)

  

Period

 
                 

2021:

                

Allowance for losses on accounts receivable

 $1,740  $346  $216  $1,870 
                 

Reserve for inventory obsolescence

 $9,863  $1,178  $762  $10,279 
                 

Deferred tax valuation allowance

 $0  $24,420  $0  $24,420 
                 

2020:

                

Allowance for losses on accounts receivable

 $1,582  $399  $241  $1,740 
                 

Reserve for inventory obsolescence

 $10,463  $1,532  $2,132  $9,863 

 

(1)(1) Activity primarily represents amounts written-off during the year, along with other adjustments (primarily foreign currency translation adjustments).

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED

10-K for Year Ended June 30, 2021

Exhibit

Description

Included

Herewith

3a)

Restated Articles of Incorporation of Twin Disc, Incorporated (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8‑K dated December 6, 2007). File No. 001-07635.

3b)

Articles of Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of Twin Disc, Incorporated (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8‑K dated October 29, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

3b)

Restated Bylaws of Twin Disc, Incorporated, as amended through October 29, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company's Form 8‑K dated October 29, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

Exhibit 10

Material Contracts

Included

Herewith

a)

Director Tenure and Retirement Policy

X

b)

The 2020 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Incorporated by reference to Appendix A of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on October 29, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

c)

The Twin Disc, Incorporated 2018 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 6, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

d)

The Twin Disc, Incorporated 2021 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 10, 2021). File No. 001-07635.

e)

Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on May 1, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated May 3, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

f)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on May 1, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated May 3, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

g)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on August 1, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 7, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

h)

Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on August 1, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 7, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

i)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on October 31, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated November 5, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

j)

Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on October 31, 2019 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated November 5, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

k)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on August 6, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 12, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

l)

Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on August 6, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 12, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

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m)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on August 4, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 10, 2021). File No. 001-07635.

n)

Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for restricted stock units granted on August 4, 2021 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 10, 2021). File No. 001-07635.

o)

Twin Disc, Incorporated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated as of July 29, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 4, 2010). File No. 001-07635.

p)

Forms of Change in Control Severance Agreements (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 6, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

q)

Form of Indemnity Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 2, 2005). File No. 001-07635.

r)

Credit Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, dated June 29, 2018 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

s)

Amendment and Assignment of Revolving Loan Note between Bank of Montreal and BMO Harris Bank, N.A., dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

t)

Assignment of and Amendment to Security Agreement By and Among Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank, N.A., and Twin Disc, Incorporated, dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

u)

Assignment of and Amendment to IP Security Agreement By and Among Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank, N.A., and Twin Disc, Incorporated, dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

v)

Assignment of and Amendment to Pledge Agreement By and Among Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank, N.A., Twin Disc, Incorporated, and Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc., dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

w)

Assignment of and Amendment to the Guaranty Agreement By and Among Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank, N.A., and Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc., dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

x)

Assignment of and Amendment to Guarantor Security Agreement By and Among Bank of Montreal, BMO Harris Bank, N.A., and Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc., dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

y)

Assignment of and Amendment to Negative Pledge Agreement By and Among Twin Disc, Incorporated, Bank of Montreal, and BMO Harris Bank N.A., dated June 29, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

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z)

Collateral Assignment of Rights under Purchase Agreement from Twin Disc, Incorporated and Twin Disc NL Holding B.V. in favor of BMO Harris Bank N.A., dated July 2, 2018. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 3, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

aa)

First Amendment to June 29, 2018 Credit Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated September 21, 2018). File No. 001-07635.

bb)

Amendment No. 2 to June 29, 2018 Credit Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 6, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

cc)

Amended and Restated Term Note between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated March 6, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

dd)

Amendment No. 3 to June 29, 2018 Credit Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 30, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

ee)

Promissory Note dated April 17, 2020, entered into by Twin Disc, Incorporated, as borrower, for the benefit of BMO Harris Bank, N.A., as lender (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 21, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

ff)

Amendment No. 4 to June 29, 2018 Credit Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 21, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

gg)

Amendment No. 5 to June 29, 2018 Credit Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 28, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

hh)

Forbearance Agreement and Amendment No. 6 to June 29, 2018 Credit Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 29, 2021). File No. 001-07635.

ii)

Second Amended and Restated Revolving Note between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 28, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

jj)

Form of Deposit Account Control Agreement between Twin Disc, Incorporated and BMO Harris Bank, N.A. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated July 28, 2020). File No. 001-07635.

kk)

ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule, dated April 11, 2019, between Twin Disc, Incorporated and Bank of Montreal (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

ll)

Confirmation of swap transaction, dated April 22, 2019, from Bank of Montreal to Twin Disc, Incorporated (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2019). File No. 001-07635.

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Exhibit

Description

Herewith

21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

X

23a

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

X

24

Power of Attorney

X

31a

Certification

X

31b

Certification

X

32a

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

X

32b

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

X

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document, filed herewith

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Schema Document, filed herewith

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document, filed herewith

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Definition Linkbase Document, filed herewith

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Label Linkbase Document, filed herewith

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase, filed herewith

104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

August 31, 2017September 2, 2021

TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED

  
 

By: /s/ JOHN H. BATTEN

 

John H. Batten

 

President, Chief Executive Officer

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

August 31, 2017 September 2, 2021

By: /s/ DAVID B. RAYBURN

 

David B. Rayburn

 

Chairman of the Board

  

August 31, 2017September 2, 2021

By: /s/ JOHN H. BATTEN

 

John H. Batten

 

President, Chief Executive Officer

  

August 31, 2017September 2, 2021

By: /s/ JEFFREY S. KNUTSON

 

Jeffrey S. Knutson

 

Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer,

Treasurer and Secretary

  

August 31, 2017September 2, 2021

By: /s/ DEBBIE A. LANGE

 

Debbie A. Lange

 

Corporate Controller (Chief Accounting Officer)

  

August 31, 2017September 2, 2021

Michael Doar, Director

 

Janet P. Giesselman, Director

David W. Johnson, Director

Michael C. Smiley, Director

 

Harold M. Stratton II, Director

 

David R. Zimmer, Director

  
 

By: /s/ JEFFREY S. KNUTSON

Jeffrey S. Knutson

 

Jeffrey S. Knutson

Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer,

Treasurer and Secretary (Attorney in Fact)

 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

TWIN DISC, INCORPORATED

10-K for Year Ended June 30, 2017

Exhibit

Description

Included

Herewith

3a)

Restated Articles of Incorporation of Twin Disc, Incorporated (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K dated December 6, 2007). File No. 001-07635.

3b)

Restated Bylaws of Twin Disc, Incorporated, as amended through December 13, 2013 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Form 8-K dated December 17, 2013). File No. 001-07635.

4a)

Description of Shareholder Rights Plan and Form of Rights Agreement dated as of December 20, 2007 by and between the Company and Mellon Investor Services, LLC, as Rights Agent, with Form of Rights Certificate (Incorporated by reference to Item 3.03 and Exhibit 4 of the Company's Form 8-K dated December 20, 2007). File No. 001-07635.

4b)

First Amendment to Rights Agreement, effective as of May 1, 2012, between Twin Disc, Incorporated and Computershare Shareowner Services, LLC (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Form 8-K dated May 1, 2012). File No. 001-07635.

Exhibit 10

Material Contracts

Included

Herewith

a)

Director Tenure and Retirement Policy (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10a) of the Company’s June 30, 2016 Form 10-K dated September 13, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

b)

The 2004 Stock Incentive Plan as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit B of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on October 20, 2006). File No. 001-07635.

c)

The 2004 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors as amended (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2007). File No. 001-07635.

d)

The Amended and Restated Twin Disc, Incorporated 2010 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015). File No. 001-07635.

e)

The 2010 Stock Incentive Plan for Non-Employee Directors (Incorporated by reference to Appendix B of the Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on October 15, 2010). File No. 001-07635.

f)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on July 31, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015). File No. 001-07635.

g)

Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on July 31, 2015 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2015). File No. 001-07635.

h)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on July 28, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 3, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

i)

Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on July 28, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 3, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

j)

Form of Performance Stock Award Grant Agreement for award of performance shares on August 2, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 8, 2017). File No. 001-07635.


k)

Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Agreement for restricted stock grants on August 2, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 8, 2017). File No. 001-07635.

l)

Twin Disc, Incorporated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, amended and restated as of July 29, 2010 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 4, 2010). File No. 001-07635.

m)

Forms of Change in Control Severance Agreements (Incorporated by reference to Exhibits 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 5, 2014). File No. 001-07635. 

n)

Form of Indemnity Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated August 2, 2005). File No. 001-07635.

o)

Credit Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

p)

Security Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated, Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc., and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

q)

IP Security Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

r)

Pledge Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated, Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc. and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

s)

Guaranty Agreement Between Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc. and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

t)

Guarantor Security Agreement Between Mill-Log Equipment Co., Inc. and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

u)

Negative Pledge Agreement Between Twin Disc, Incorporated and Bank of Montreal, dated April 22, 2016 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company’s Form 8-K dated April 26, 2016). File No. 001-07635.

Included

Exhibit

Description

Herewith

21

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

X

23

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

X

24

Power of Attorney

X

31a

Certification

X

31b

Certification

X

32a

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

X

32b

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

X

101.INS XBRL

Instance Document, filed herewith

101.SCH XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Schema Document, filed herewith

101.CAL XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document, filed herewith

101.DEF XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document, filed herewith

101.LAB XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document, filed herewith

101.PRE XBRL

Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document, filed herewith

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