LIMONEIRA COMPANY




UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 20202021
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: 001-34755
LIMONEIRA COMPANY
LIMONEIRA COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrantregistrant as Specifiedspecified in its Charter)charter)
Delaware77-0260692
(State or Other Jurisdictionother jurisdiction of
Incorporation incorporation or Organization)
organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
1141 Cummings Road, Santa Paula, CA
93060
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)principal executive offices)(Zip Code)code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (805) 525-5541
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol (s)Name of Each Exchange of Which Registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueLMNR
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (NASDAQ Global Select Market)

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.    ý  Yes    ¨  No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). ý Yes ¨ No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:  
¨
Large accelerated filer
ý
Accelerated filer
¨
Emerging growth company

¨
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    ý  No


As of May 31, 2020,2021, there were 17,857,70717,685,400 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock.




LIMONEIRA COMPANY
TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets – April 30, 20202021 and October 31, 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Operations – three and six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive LossIncome (Loss) – three and six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity and Temporary Equity – three and six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 20192020
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.Other Information
Item 6.Exhibits
SIGNATURES



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Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements.
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains both historical and forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond the Company’s control.
The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual financial condition, results of operations and future performance to differ materially from those expressed or implied include:


changes in laws, regulations, rules, quotas, tariff,tariffs, and import laws;
adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and other adverse natural conditions, including freezes, rains, fires and droughts that affect the production, transportation, storage, import and export of fresh produce;
market responses to industry volume pressures;
increased pressure from disease, insects and other pests;
disruption of water supplies or changes in water allocations;
product and raw materials supplies and pricing;
energy supply and pricing;
changes in interest rates;
availability of financing for development activities;
general economic conditions for residential and commercial real estate development;
political changes and economic crises;
international conflict;
acts of terrorism;
labor disruptions, strikes, shortages or work stoppages;
the impact of foreign exchange rate movements;
negative impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effectiveness of the Company's responses to the pandemic;
ability to maintain compliance with covenants under our loan agreements;
loss of important intellectual property rights; and
other factors disclosed in our public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that we have identified as having the potential to cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein. We have described in Part II,I, Item 1A-“Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020 additional factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projections or estimates, especially relating to the COVID-19 pandemic.


Many of these risks and uncertainties are currently amplified by, and will continue to be amplified by, or in the future may be amplified by, the COVID-19 outbreak. It is not possible to predict or identify all such risks.


The Company’s actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. Additional risks of which the Company is not currently aware or which the Company currently deems immaterial could also cause the Company’s actual results to differ, including those discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019.2020. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, even if our situation changes in the future.
 
The terms the “Company,” “Limoneira”,All references to “we,” “our” and “us” as used throughout"us," “our,” “our Company,” "the Company" or "Limoneira" in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer tomean Limoneira Company, a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated.subsidiaries.



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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
LIMONEIRA COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
($ in thousands, except share amounts) 
April 30,
2020
 October 31,
2019
April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Assets 
  
Assets  
Current assets: 
  
Current assets:  
Cash$1,264
 $616
Cash$1,590 $501 
Accounts receivable, net20,659
 15,114
Accounts receivable, net20,720 16,261 
Cultural costs4,161
 7,223
Cultural costs4,145 6,865 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets11,291
 8,153
Prepaid expenses and other current assets11,835 10,688 
Receivables/other from related parties6,276
 2,985
Receivables/other from related parties4,842 2,294 
Income taxes receivable5,906
 979
Income taxes receivable945 5,911 
Total current assets49,557
 35,070
Total current assets44,077 42,520 
   
Property, plant and equipment, net246,721
 248,114
Property, plant and equipment, net244,505 242,649 
Real estate development19,361
 17,602
Real estate development21,941 21,636 
Equity in investments60,413
 58,223
Equity in investments62,223 61,214 
Investment in Calavo Growers, Inc.
 17,346
Goodwill1,523
 1,839
Goodwill1,550 1,535 
Intangible assets, net11,682
 12,407
Intangible assets, net11,160 11,309 
Other assets9,403
 9,266
Other assets9,171 8,737 
Total assets$398,660
 $399,867
Total assets$394,627 $389,600 
   
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity 
  
Liabilities and Stockholders' EquityLiabilities and Stockholders' Equity  
Current liabilities: 
  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$10,451
 $4,974
Accounts payable$8,531 $5,838 
Growers payable5,629
 14,500
Growers payable8,466 8,126 
Accrued liabilities6,503
 8,261
Accrued liabilities5,930 7,947 
Payables to related parties3,819
 906
Payables to related parties7,487 6,273 
Current portion of long-term debt3,045
 3,023
Current portion of long-term debt3,336 3,277 
Total current liabilities29,447
 31,664
Total current liabilities33,750 31,461 
Long-term liabilities: 
  
Long-term liabilities:  
Long-term debt, less current portion124,294
 105,892
Long-term debt, less current portion128,190 122,571 
Deferred income taxes22,160
 24,346
Deferred income taxes22,217 22,430 
Other long-term liabilities6,109
 5,467
Other long-term liabilities6,573 6,568 
Total liabilities182,010
 167,369
Total liabilities190,730 183,030 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 18)

 
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16)Commitments and contingencies (See Note 16)

   
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (50,000 shares authorized: 14,790 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019) (8.75% coupon rate)1,479
 1,479
Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (10,000 shares authorized: 9,300 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019) (4% dividend rate on liquidation value of $1,000 per share)9,331
 9,331
Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (50,000 shares authorized: 14,790 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020) (8.75% coupon rate)Series B Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (50,000 shares authorized: 14,790 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020) (8.75% coupon rate)1,479 1,479 
Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (10,000 shares authorized: 9,300 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020) (4% dividend rate on liquidation value of $1,000 per share)Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock – $100.00 par value (10,000 shares authorized: 9,300 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020) (4% dividend rate on liquidation value of $1,000 per share)9,331 9,331 
   
Stockholders’ equity: 
  
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock – $0.01 par value (20,000 shares authorized: zero issued or outstanding at April 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019)
 
Common Stock – $0.01 par value (39,000,000 shares authorized: 17,857,707 and 17,756,180 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019, respectively)179
 178
Stockholders' Equity:Stockholders' Equity:  
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock – $0.01 par value (20,000 shares authorized: 0 issued or outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020)Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock – $0.01 par value (20,000 shares authorized: 0 issued or outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020)
Common Stock – $0.01 par value (39,000,000 shares authorized: 17,936,377 and 17,857,707 shares issued and 17,685,400 and 17,606,730 shares outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively)Common Stock – $0.01 par value (39,000,000 shares authorized: 17,936,377 and 17,857,707 shares issued and 17,685,400 and 17,606,730 shares outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively)179 179 
Additional paid-in capital161,227
 160,254
Additional paid-in capital163,020 162,084 
Retained earnings38,850
 53,089
Retained earnings25,620 30,797 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(8,806) (7,255)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,908)(7,548)
Treasury stock, at cost, 250,977 shares at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020Treasury stock, at cost, 250,977 shares at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020(3,493)(3,493)
Noncontrolling interest14,390
 15,422
Noncontrolling interest13,669 13,741 
Total stockholders’ equity205,840
 221,688
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$398,660
 $399,867
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity193,087 195,760 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equityTotal liabilities and stockholders' equity$394,627 $389,600 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
($ in thousands, except share amounts)
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended April 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net revenues: 
  
    
Agribusiness$38,439
 $40,823
 $78,922
 $81,623
Other1,132
 1,212
 2,305
 2,430
Total net revenues39,571
 42,035
 81,227
 84,053
Costs and expenses: 
  
    
Agribusiness35,949
 37,078
 78,492
 75,994
Other operations1,117
 1,119
 2,386
 2,226
Selling, general and administrative5,338
 4,843
 11,648
 9,858
Total costs and expenses42,404
 43,040
 92,526
 88,078
Operating loss(2,833) (1,005) (11,299) (4,025)
Other (expense) income: 
  
    
Interest expense, net(1,052) (686) (997) (539)
Equity in (loss) earnings of investments(371) 1,927
 (491) 1,969
(Loss) gain on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.(4,275) 3,612
 (6,299) (298)
Other (expense) income, net(280) 56
 235
 360
Total other (expense) income(5,978) 4,909
 (7,552) 1,492
        
(Loss) income before income tax benefit (provision)(8,811) 3,904
 (18,851) (2,533)
Income tax benefit (provision)3,505
 (1,084) 6,641
 677
Net (loss) income(5,306) 2,820
 (12,210) (1,856)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest423
 (5) 900
 (22)
Net (loss) income attributable to Limoneira Company(4,883) 2,815
 (11,310) (1,878)
Preferred dividends(126) (126) (251) (251)
Net (loss) income attributable to common stock$(5,009) $2,689
 $(11,561) $(2,129)
        
Basic net (loss) income per common share$(0.29) $0.15
 $(0.66) $(0.12)
        
Diluted net (loss) income per common share$(0.29) $0.15
 $(0.66) $(0.12)
        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic17,634,000
 17,554,000
 17,602,000
 17,516,000
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted17,634,000
 18,225,000
 17,602,000
 17,516,000
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2021202020212020
Net revenues:  
Agribusiness$43,989 $38,439 $81,126 $78,922 
Other operations1,143 1,132 2,281 2,305 
Total net revenues45,132 39,571 83,407 81,227 
Costs and expenses:  
Agribusiness36,442 35,949 73,380 78,492 
Other operations1,090 1,117 2,172 2,386 
Selling, general and administrative5,216 5,338 11,111 11,648 
Total costs and expenses42,748 42,404 86,663 92,526 
Operating income (loss)2,384 (2,833)(3,256)(11,299)
Other income (expense):  
Interest income25 68 
Interest expense, net of patronage dividends(622)(1,052)(488)(997)
Equity in earnings (losses) of investments, net643 (371)1,009 (491)
Loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.(4,275)(6,299)
Other income (expense), net57 (280)51 235 
Total other income (expense)103 (5,978)640 (7,552)
Income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit2,487 (8,811)(2,616)(18,851)
Income tax (provision) benefit(974)3,505 213 6,641 
Net income (loss)1,513 (5,306)(2,403)(12,210)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest420 423 128 900 
Net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company1,933 (4,883)(2,275)(11,310)
Preferred dividends(126)(126)(251)(251)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stock$1,807 $(5,009)$(2,526)$(11,561)
Basic net income (loss) per common share$0.10 $(0.29)$(0.15)$(0.66)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share$0.10 $(0.29)$(0.15)$(0.66)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-basic17,461,000 17,634,000 17,429,000 17,602,000 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding-diluted17,461,000 17,634,000 17,429,000 17,602,000 
  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 





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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSSINCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 Three Months Ended April 30, Six Months Ended April 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net (loss) income$(5,306) $2,820
 $(12,210) $(1,856)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: 
  
    
Foreign currency translation adjustments(619) (452) (1,886) 443
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $50, $28, $100 and $55 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.60
 72
 195
 146
Residual state tax effects on sale of equity securities140
 
 140
 
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(419) (380) (1,551) 589
Comprehensive (loss) income(5,725) 2,440
 (13,761) (1,267)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest422
 13
 887
 1
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Limoneira Company$(5,303) $2,453
 $(12,874) $(1,266)
 Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
 2021202020212020
Net income (loss)$1,513 $(5,306)$(2,403)$(12,210)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:  
Foreign currency translation adjustments577 (619)1,372 (1,886)
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax of $50, $50, $100 and $100 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.134 60 268 195 
Residual state tax effects on sale of equity securities140 140 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax711 (419)1,640 (1,551)
Comprehensive income (loss)2,224 (5,725)(763)(13,761)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest403 422 72 887 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company$2,627 $(5,303)$(691)$(12,874)
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND TEMPORARY EQUITY
($ in thousands)
 Stockholders' Equity Temporary Equity
 Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
RetainedAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
TreasuryNon- controllingTotalSeries B
Preferred
Series B-2
Preferred
 SharesAmountCapitalEarnings(Loss) IncomeStockInterestEquityStockStock
Balance at October 31, 202017,606,730 $179 $162,084 $30,797 $(7,548)$(3,493)$13,741 $195,760 $1,479 $9,331 
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)— — — (1,324)— — — (1,324)— — 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)— — — (32)— — — (32)— — 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)— — — (93)— — — (93)— — 
Stock compensation125,190 1,066 — — — — 1,067 — — 
Exchange of common stock(46,993)(1)(700)— — — — (701)— — 
Net (loss) income— — — (4,208)— — 292 (3,916)— — 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 929 — 39 968 — — 
Balance at January 31, 202117,684,927$179 $162,450 $25,140 $(6,619)$(3,493)$14,072 $191,729 $1,479 $9,331 
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)— — — (1,327)— — — (1,327)— — 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)— — — (33)— — — (33)— — 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)— — — (93)— — — (93)— — 
Stock compensation473 — 570 — — — — 570 — — 
Net income (loss)— — — 1,933 — — (420)1,513 — — 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax— — — — 711 — 17 728 — — 
Balance at April 30, 202117,685,400 $179 $163,020 $25,620 $(5,908)$(3,493)$13,669 $193,087 $1,479 $9,331 
Stockholders’ Equity   Temporary EquityStockholders' Equity Temporary Equity
Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
 Retained Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
 Noncontrolling   Series B
Preferred
 Series B-2
Preferred
Common StockAdditional
Paid-In
RetainedAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
TreasuryNon- controllingTotalSeries B
Preferred
Series B-2
Preferred
Shares Amount Capital Earnings Income (Loss) Interest Total Stock StockSharesAmountCapitalEarningsLossStockInterestEquityStockStock
Balance at October 31, 201917,756,180
 $178
 $160,254
 $53,089
 $(7,255) $15,422
 $221,688
 $1,479
 $9,331
Balance at October 31, 201917,756,180 $178 $160,254 $53,089 $(7,255)$— $15,422 $221,688 $1,479 $9,331 
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)
 
 
 (1,338) 
 
 (1,338) 
 
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)— — — (1,338)— — — (1,338)— — 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)
 
 
 (32) 
 
 (32) 
 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)— — — (32)— — — (32)— — 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)
 
 
 (93) 
 
 (93) 
 
Dividends Series B-2 $10 per share)Dividends Series B-2 $10 per share)— — — (93)— — — (93)— — 
Stock compensation112,841
 1
 828
 
 
 
 829
 
 
Stock compensation112,841 828 — — — — 829 — — 
Exchange of common stock(11,314) 
 (213) 
 
 
 (213) 
 
Exchange of common stock(11,314)— (213)— — — — (213)— — 
Net loss
 
 
 (6,427) 
 (477) (6,904) 
 
Net loss— — — (6,427)— — (477)(6,904)— — 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
 
 
 (1,132) 12
 (1,120) 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax— — — — (1,132)— 12 (1,120)— — 
Balance at January 31, 202017,857,707
 $179
 $160,869
 $45,199
 $(8,387) $14,957
 $212,817
 $1,479
 $9,331
Balance at January 31, 202017,857,707$179 $160,869 $45,199 $(8,387)$— $14,957 $212,817 $1,479 $9,331 
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)
 
 
 (1,341) 
 
 (1,341) 
 
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)— — — (1,341)— — — (1,341)— — 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)
 
 
 (32) 
 
 (32) 
 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)— — — (32)— — — (32)— — 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)
 
 
 (93) 
 
 (93) 
 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)— — — (93)— — — (93)— — 
Stock compensation
 
 358
 
 
 
 358
 
 
Stock compensation— — 358 — — — — 358 — — 
Noncontrolling interest adjustment
 
 
 
 
 (145) (145) 
 
Noncontrolling interest adjustment— — — — — — (145)(145)— — 
Net loss
 
 
 (4,883) 
 (423) (5,306) 
 
Net loss— — — (4,883)— — (423)(5,306)— — 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax
 
 
 
 (419) 1
 (418) 
 
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax— — — — (419)— (418)— — 
Balance at April 30, 202017,857,707
 $179
 $161,227
 $38,850
 $(8,806) $14,390
 $205,840
 $1,479
 $9,331
Balance at April 30, 202017,857,707$179 $161,227 $38,850 $(8,806)$— $14,390 $205,840 $1,479 $9,331 
 Stockholders’ Equity   Temporary Equity
 Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
 Retained Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
 Noncontrolling   Series B
Preferred
 Series B-2
Preferred
 Shares Amount Capital Earnings Income (Loss) Interest Total Stock Stock
Balance at October 31, 201817,647,135
 $176
 $159,071
 $50,354
 $8,965
 $574
 $219,140
 $1,479
 $9,331
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)
 
 
 (1,332) 
 
 (1,332) 
 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)
 
 
 (32) 
 
 (32) 
 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)
 
 
 (93) 
 
 (93) 
 
Stock compensation145,737
 2
 789
 
 
 
 791
 
 
Exchange of common stock(20,119) 
 (305) 
 
 
 (305) 
 
Net (loss) income
 
 
 (4,693) 
 17
 (4,676) 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
 
 
 
 969
 (12) 957
 
 
Reclassification of unrealized gain on marketable securities upon adoption of ASU 2016-01
 
 
 15,921
 (15,921) 
 
 
 
Reclassification upon adoption of ASU 2018-02
 
 
 (1,724) 1,724
 
 
 
 
Balance at January 31, 201917,772,753
 $178
 $159,555
 $58,401
 $(4,263) $579
 $214,450
 $1,479
 $9,331
Dividends Common ($0.075 per share)
 
 
 (1,333) 
 
 (1,333) 
 
Dividends Series B ($2.19 per share)
 
 
 (33) 
 
 (33) 
 
Dividends Series B-2 ($10 per share)
 
 
 (93) 
 
 (93) 
 
Stock compensation
 
 437
 
 
 
 437
 
 
Net income
 
 
 2,815
 
 5
 2,820
 
 
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
 
 
 
 (380) (9) (389) 
 
Balance at April 30, 201917,772,753 $178
 $159,992
 $59,757
 $(4,643) $575
 $215,859
 $1,479
 $9,331

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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2020 2019
Operating activities 
  
Net loss$(12,210) $(1,856)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization4,998
 4,247
Loss (gain) on disposals of assets264
 (11)
Stock compensation expense1,187
 1,228
Non-cash lease expense228
 
Equity in loss (earnings) of investments491
 (1,969)
Cash distributions from equity investments
 282
Deferred income taxes(6,641) (642)
Accrued interest on notes receivable(12) (92)
Loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.6,299
 298
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
  
Accounts receivable(2,953) (5,838)
Cultural costs3,001
 2,608
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(4,620) (1,409)
Income taxes receivable
 378
Other assets80
 (130)
Accounts payable and growers payable(3,841) 9,947
Accrued liabilities(2,360) (2,927)
Other long-term liabilities291
 (96)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(15,798) 4,018
Investing activities 
  
Capital expenditures(5,415) (8,151)
Agriculture property acquisition
 (397)
Payments to FGF Trapani
 (4,000)
Net proceeds from sale of stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.11,048
 
Collections of installments on note receivable
 150
Equity investment contributions(2,800) (4,000)
Loan to Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC(1,800) 
Investments in mutual water companies(51) (16)
Insurance proceeds received250
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities1,232
 (16,414)
Financing activities 
  
Borrowings of long-term debt71,275
 58,340
Repayments of long-term debt(52,771) (41,844)
Dividends paid – common(2,679) (2,665)
Dividends paid – preferred(250) (251)
Exchange of common stock(213) (305)
Net cash provided by financing activities15,362
 13,275
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(148) 3
Net increase in cash648
 882
Cash at beginning of period616
 609
Cash at end of period$1,264
 $1,491

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
(In thousands)
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2020 2019
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information 
  
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized$981
 $1,327
Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net of refunds$
 $130
Non-cash investing and financing activities: 
  
Decrease in real estate development and sale-leaseback deferral$
 $(58,330)
Reclassification from real estate development to equity in investments$
 $(33,353)
Capital expenditures accrued but not paid at period-end$1,734
 $400
Accrued contribution obligation of investment in water company$450
 $450
Accrued Series B-2 Convertible Preferred Stock dividends$31
 $31
In December 2018, the Company terminated its lease agreement with the Joint Venture (as defined herein) that is developing the East Area I real estate development project. As a result, the Company reduced its sale leaseback deferral and corresponding real estate development by $58,330,000 and reclassified $33,353,000 of the Company’s basis in the Joint Venture from real estate development to equity in investments as further described in Note 7 - Real Estate Development and Note 8 - Equity in Investments of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In February 2020, the Company received an annual patronage dividend of $966,000 from Farm Credit West, FLCA ("Farm Credit West"), of which $667,000 was recorded as a reduction in interest expense and $299,000 reduced the Company's real estate development assets.


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

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands)
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 20212020
Operating activities  
Net loss$(2,403)$(12,210)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization5,053 4,998 
(Gain) or loss on disposals of assets(16)264 
Stock compensation expense1,637 1,187 
Non-cash lease expense237 228 
Equity in (earnings) losses of investments, net(1,009)491 
Deferred income taxes(213)(6,641)
Loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.6,299 
Other, net274 (12)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable and receivables/other from related parties(6,733)(2,953)
Cultural costs2,724 3,001 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1,158)(4,620)
Income taxes receivable4,966 
Other assets80 
Accounts payable and growers payable2,738 (3,841)
Accrued liabilities and payables to related parties(1,197)(2,360)
Other long-term liabilities(257)291 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities4,643 (15,798)
Investing activities  
Capital expenditures(5,409)(5,415)
Net proceeds from sales of property assets83 
Net proceeds from sale of stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.11,048 
Loan to Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC(1,800)
Collection on note receivable25 
Equity investment contributions(2,800)
Investments in mutual water companies and water rights(200)(51)
Insurance proceeds received250 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(5,501)1,232 
Financing activities  
Borrowings of long-term debt48,185 71,275 
Repayments of long-term debt(42,675)(52,771)
Dividends paid – common(2,651)(2,679)
Dividends paid – preferred(251)(250)
Exchange of common stock(700)(213)
Net cash provided by financing activities1,908 15,362 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash39 (148)
Net increase in cash1,089 648 
Cash at beginning of period501 616 
Cash at end of period$1,590 $1,264 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
(In thousands)
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 20212020
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information  
Cash paid during the period for interest, net of amounts capitalized$780 $981 
Cash (received) paid during the period for income taxes, net$(4,997)$
Non-cash investing and financing activities:  
Capital expenditures accrued but not paid at period-end$150 $1,734 
Accrued contribution obligation of investment in water company$450 $450 

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



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)


1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
Business
Limoneira Company (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”) engages primarily in growing citrus and avocados, picking and hauling citrus, and packing, marketing and selling lemons. The Company is also engaged in residential rentals and other rental operations and real estate development activities.


The Company markets and sells lemons directly to food service, wholesale and retail customers throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Europe and other international markets. The Company is a member of Sunkist Growers, Inc. (“Sunkist”), an agricultural marketing cooperative, and sells its oranges, specialty citrus and other crops to Sunkist-licensed and other third-party packinghouses.


The Company sells the majority of its avocado production to Calavo Growers, Inc. (“Calavo”), a packing and marketing company listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol CVGW. Calavo’s customers include many of the largest retail and food service companies in the United States and Canada. Calavo packs the Company’s avocados, which are then sold and distributed under Calavo brands to its customers.


Basis of Presentation and Preparation

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the accounts of all the subsidiaries and investments in which the Company holds a controlling interest. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of the Company, the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for fair financial statement presentation. The preparation of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Because the consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for a complete set of consolidated financial statements, they should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.


2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Changes in Accounting Policies

On November 1, 2019, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") - Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases (as amended, "ASU 2016-02" or the "New Lease Standard"). A lease is defined as a contract that conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company enters into contracts that are, or contain, leases as both a lessee and a lessor. The following accounting policies have been updated as part of the adoption of the New Lease Standard.

Leases

Accounting for Operating Leases as a LesseeIn its ordinary course of business, the Company enters into leases as a lessee generally for agricultural land and packinghouse equipment. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in other assets, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on its consolidated balance sheets. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, measured on a discounted basis. Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As none of the Company’s leases provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments.

Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet as the Company has elected to recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company has material leases with related parties which are further described in Note 15 - Related-Party Transactions.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

Leases (continued)

Certain of the Company’s agricultural land agreements contain variable costs based on a percentage of the operating results of the leased property. Such variable lease costs are expensed as incurred. These land agreements also contain costs for non-lease components, such as water usage, which the Company accounts for separately from the lease components. For all other agreements, the Company generally combines lease and non-lease components in calculating the ROU assets and lease liabilities. See Note 13 - Leases for additional information.

Accounting for Leases as a Lessor - Leases in which the Company acts as the lessor include land, residential and commercial units and are all classified as operating leases. Certain of the Company’s contracts contain variable income based on a percentage of the operating results of the leased asset. Certain of the Company’s contracts contain non-lease components such as water, utilities and common area services. The Company has elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for its lessor arrangements and the combined component is accounted for entirely under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 842, Leases. The underlying asset in an operating lease arrangement is carried at depreciated cost within property, plant, and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the useful life of the underlying asset. The Company recognizes operating lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term.


Comprehensive (Loss) Income

Comprehensiveincome (loss) income represents all changes in a company’s net assets, except changes resulting from transactions with shareholders,stockholders. Other comprehensive income or loss primarily includes foreign currency translation items and defined benefit pension items. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) is reported as a component of the Company’s stockholders’Company's stockholders' equity. As of April 30, 2020,

The following tables summarizes the components of accumulatedchanges in other comprehensive loss, net of tax, consist of accumulated foreign currency translation losses of $4,248,000 and accumulated pension losses of $4,558,000. As of October 31, 2019, accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of accumulated foreign currency translation losses of $2,362,000, accumulated pension losses of $4,753,000 and accumulated losses related to available for sale securities of $140,000.income (loss) by component (in thousands):

Reclassifications and Adjustments
Three Months Ended April 30,
 20212020
 Pre-tax AmountTax ExpenseNet AmountPre-tax AmountTax ExpenseNet Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments$577 $$577 $(619)$$(619)
Minimum pension liability adjustments:
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications184 (50)134 110 (50)60 
Available-for-sale securities:
Amounts reclassified to earnings included in "Selling, general and administrative"140 140 
Other comprehensive income (loss)$761 $(50)$711 $(369)$(50)$(419)


Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior years’ consolidated financial statements to conform to the April 30, 2020 presentation. The Company reclassified receivables/other from related parties and payables to related parties of $2,985,000 and $906,000, respectively, as of October 31, 2019, from accounts receivable, net, and accrued liabilities, respectively.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

FASB ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) and related ASUs, including ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which requires an entity to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-11 which, among other things, provides administrative relief by allowing entities to implement the lease standard on a modified retrospective basis (the "Optional Transition Method"). Effectively, the Optional Transition Method permits companies to adopt the lease standard through a cumulative effect adjustment to their opening balance sheet on the date of adoption and report under the New Lease Standard on a post-adoption basis.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 effective November 1, 2019 using the Optional Transition Method. The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allows the Company to carry forward its historical lease classification, its assessment of whether a contract is or contains a lease, and its initial direct costs for any leases that existed prior to adoption of the New Lease Standard. The Company elected the hindsight practical expedient, which permits the use of hindsight when determining lease term and impairment of ROU assets. The Company did not elect to combine lease and non-lease components for land leases but elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all other asset classes. The Company also elected to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and recognize the associated lease payments in the consolidated statements of operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. The Company updated its accounting policies, processes and internal controls in order to meet the New Lease Standard's reporting and disclosure requirements.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued)


Six Months Ended April 30,
 20212020
 Pre-tax AmountTax ExpenseNet AmountPre-tax AmountTax ExpenseNet Amount
Foreign currency translation adjustments$1,372 $$1,372 $(1,886)$$(1,886)
Minimum pension liability adjustments:
Other comprehensive gain before reclassifications368 (100)268 295 (100)195 
Available-for-sale securities:
Amounts reclassified to earnings included in "Selling, general and administrative"— 140 140 
Other comprehensive income (loss)$1,740 $(100)$1,640 $(1,451)$(100)$(1,551)

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component (in thousands):
 Foreign Currency Translation (Loss) IncomeDefined Benefit Pension PlanAvailable-for-Sale SecuritiesAccumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Balance as of October 31, 2020$(3,069)$(4,479)$$(7,548)
Other comprehensive income1,372 268 1,640 
Balance as of April 30, 2021$(1,697)$(4,211)$$(5,908)

 Foreign Currency Translation LossDefined Benefit Pension PlanAvailable-for-Sale SecuritiesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance as of October 31, 2019$(2,362)$(4,753)$(140)$(7,255)
Other comprehensive (loss) income(1,886)195 140 (1,551)
Balance as of April 30, 2020$(4,248)$(4,558)$$(8,806)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements (continued)

The adoption of ASU 2016-02 had a material impact on its consolidated balance sheets, but did not have a material impact on its consolidated statements of operations or its consolidated statements of cash flows. Upon adoption as of November 1, 2019, the Company recorded ROU assets of $2,400,000 and lease liabilities of $2,500,000 for operating leases in which the Company is a lessee. The adoption also included an immaterial reclassification of accrued rent liabilities against the ROU asset balance. As of November 1, 2019, there were no material finance leases for which the Company was a lessee. The adoption of ASU 2016-02 did not change the Company’s accounting for its operating leases in which it acts as the lessor. See Note 13 - Leases for additional information.


FASB ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, and related ASUs


This amendment requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations will now use forward-looking information to better inform their credit loss estimates. Many of the loss estimation techniques applied today will still be permitted, although the inputs to those techniques will change to reflect the full amount of expected credit losses.


ASU 2016-13 is effective for SEC filers for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early application is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company does not expectadopted this ASU toeffective November 1, 2020 and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.


FASB ASU 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans - General2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 715-20)470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure RequirementsAccounting for Defined Benefit PlansConvertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity


This amendment adds,simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models currently required under GAAP. Consequently, more convertible debt instruments will be reported as a single liability instrument and more convertible preferred stock as a single equity instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features. The ASU removes and clarifiescertain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the disclosure requirementsderivative scope exception, which will permit more equity contracts to qualify for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other post retirement plans. Forit. The ASU also simplifies the diluted earnings per share (EPS) calculation in certain areas.

ASU 2020-06 is effective for public business entities that meet the amendments are effectivedefinition of a SEC filer for fiscal years endingbeginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect this ASU may have on its consolidated financial statements.

FASB ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

This amendment removes specific exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 in GAAP. It eliminates the need for an organization to analyze whether certain exceptions apply in a given period. The amendment also improves financial statement preparers’ application of income tax-related guidance and simplifies GAAP under certain situations.

ASU 2019-12 is effective for public business entities, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. An entity that elects early adoption in an interim period should reflect any adjustments as of the beginning of the annual period that includes that interim period. Additionally, an entity that elects early adoption should adopt all the amendments in the same period. The Company early adopted this ASU as of November 1, 2019 and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act")

On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was signed into law. The CARES Act provides numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of net operating losses, temporary changes to the prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits, and technical corrections from prior tax legislation for tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property. The Company has evaluated the impact on its consolidated financial statements at April 30, 2020 and has estimated the impact of approximately $1,380,000 of income tax benefit and $4,924,000 federal tax refund utilizing net operating loss provisions of the CARES Act. The Company anticipates it will benefit from the utilization of net operating losses, the technical correction for qualified leasehold improvements eligible for 100% tax bonus depreciation and potentially other provisions within the CARES Act.




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)


3. Acquisitions

Business Combination

Trapani Fresh

On May 30, 2019, the Company acquired a 51% interest in a joint venture, Trapani Fresh, formed with FGF Trapani (“FGF”), a multi-generational, family-owned citrus operation in Argentina. To consummate the transaction, the Company formed a subsidiary under the name Limoneira Argentina S.A.U. (“Limoneira Argentina”) as the managing partner and acquired a 51% interest in an Argentine Trust that holds a 75% interest in Finca Santa Clara (“Santa Clara”), a ranch with approximately 1,200 acres of planted lemons. Trapani Fresh controls the trust and grows, packs, markets and sells fresh citrus. Total consideration paid for the Company’s interest in Trapani Fresh was $15,000,000 and transaction costs of approximately $654,000 were included in selling, general and administrative expense during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019.

In February 2020, FGF agreed to a decrease in the purchase consideration of $152,000 to reflect profits that Limoneira Argentina would have received had the transaction been consummated at the beginning of the 2019 lemon export season. The Company has recorded a receivable from FGF, a decrease in non-controlling interest and a decrease in goodwill.

Below is a summary of the fair value of the net assets acquired on the acquisition date based on a third-party valuation, which was finalized during the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 (in thousands):
Cultural costs$3,270
Land and land improvements9,520
Buildings and improvements870
Orchards8,410
Customer relationships, trademarks and non-competition agreement (10-year useful life)6,920
Goodwill123
Total assets acquired29,113
Noncontrolling interest(14,265)
Net cash paid$14,848

Goodwill of $123,000 relates to synergies of the operations, has been allocated to the fresh lemons segment and is currently not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. Revenue of $14,651,000 and net income of $999,000 of Trapani Fresh were included in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date to the period ended October 31, 2019. The unaudited, pro forma consolidated statement of operations as if Trapani Fresh had been included in the consolidated results of the Company for the years ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 would have resulted in revenues of $177,625,000 and $153,033,000, respectively, and net (loss) income of $(6,092,000) and $21,942,000, respectively.

4. Fair Value Measurements
Under the FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures, a fair value measurement is determined based on the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing an asset or liability. A three-tiered hierarchy draws distinctions between market participant assumptions based on (i) observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets (Level 1), (ii) inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2) and (iii) unobservable inputs that require the Company to use present value and other valuation techniques in the determination of fair value (Level 3).

The following table sets forth the Company’s financial assets as of October 31, 2019, which were measured on a recurring basis during the period, segregated by level within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands): 
October 31, 2019Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Assets at fair value: 
  
  
  
Equity securities$17,346
 $
 $
 $17,346




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

4. Fair Value Measurements (continued)

Equity securities consisted of marketable securities in Calavo common stock. At October 31, 2019, the Company owned 200,000 shares which represented approximately 1.1% of Calavo’s outstanding common stock at a stock price of $97.00 per share. These securities were measured at fair value by quoted market prices and changes in fair value were included in the statement of operations.

In March 2020, the Company sold all 200,000 shares of Calavo common stock for a total of $11,048,000, recognizing a loss of $4,275,000 and $6,299,000, for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020, respectively, which is included in other (expense) income in the consolidated statement of operations. In fiscal year 2019, the Company sold 50,000 shares of Calavo common stock for a total of $4,786,000, recognizing a loss of $63,000, which was included in other (expense) income in the consolidated statement of operations.

5. Concentrations and Geographic Information

Lemons procured from third-party growers were 60%50% and 59%60% of the Company's lemon supply in the three months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Lemons procured from third-party growers were 58%49% and 59%58% of the Company's lemon supply in the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, of which one third-party grower was 12%19% of the lemon supply as offor the six months ended April 30, 2020. 2021.

The Company sells the majority of its avocado production to Calavo and theCalavo. The Company sells a majority of its oranges and specialty citrus to a third-party packinghouse.


Concentrations of credit risk with respect to traderevenues and account receivables are limited due to a large, diverse customer base.

During One individual customer represented 11% of revenues for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021. One individual customer represented more than 10% of accounts receivable, net as of April 30, 2021.

During the three months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company had approximately $950,000 and $921,000, respectively, of total sales in Chile by Fruticola Pan de Azucar S.A. ("PDA") and Agricola San Pablo SpA ("San Pablo"). During the three months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company had approximately $884,000 and $2,280,000, respectively, of total sales in Argentina by Trapani Fresh. During the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, the Company had approximately $1,977,000 and $1,460,000, respectively, of lemon and orangetotal sales in Chile by PDA and San Pablo, respectively,Pablo. During the six months ended April 30, 2021 and $2,280,0002020, the Company had approximately $2,555,000 and $2,479,000, respectively, of lemon and orangetotal sales in Argentina by Trapani Fresh, respectively. DuringFresh.

Aggregate foreign exchange transaction losses realized for our foreign subsidiaries was approximately $551,000 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2019,2021 and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company had approximately $907,000, and $1,545,000consolidated statements of lemon and orange sales in Chile by PDA and San Pablo, respectively.operations. Foreign exchange transaction gains/losses were immaterial for the six months ended April 30, 2020.


6.4. Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following (in thousands): 
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Prepaid supplies and insurance$2,769 $2,080 
Note receivable and related interest2,464 2,490 
Real estate development held for sale2,543 2,543 
Sales tax receivable1,549 1,867 
Lemon supplier advances and other2,510 1,708 
 $11,835 $10,688 

 April 30,
2020
 October 31, 2019
Prepaid supplies and insurance$4,329
 $3,199
Note receivable and related interest2,489
 181
Real estate development held-for-sale2,543
 2,543
Lemon supplier advances and other1,930
 2,230
 $11,291
 $8,153

7.5. Real Estate Development


Real estate development assets are comprised primarily of land and land development costs and consist of the following (in thousands):
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Retained Property - East Area I$12,903 $13,169 
East Area II9,038 8,467 
 $21,941 $21,636 








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 April 30,
2020
 October 31,
2019
Retained Property - East Area I$12,845
 $11,943
East Area II6,516
 5,659
 $19,361
 $17,602
5. Real Estate Development (continued)


East Area I, Retained Property and East Area II


In fiscal year 2005, the Company began capitalizing the costs of two2 real estate development projects east of Santa Paula, California, for the development of 550 acres of land into residential units, commercial buildings and civic facilities. On November 10, 2015 (the “Transaction Date”), the Company entered into a joint venture with The Lewis Group of Companies (“Lewis”) for the residential development of its East Area I real estate development project. To consummate the transaction, the Company formed Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC (“LLCB” or “Joint Venture”) as the development entity, contributed its East Area I property to LLCB and sold a 50% interest in LLCB to Lewis for $20,000,000.


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7. Real Estate Development (continued)

East Area I, Retained Property and East Area II (continued)


The Company and the Joint Venture also entered into a Retained Property Development Agreement on the Transaction Date (the "Retained Property Agreement"). Under the terms of the Retained Property Agreement, the Joint Venture transferred certain contributed East Area I property, which is entitled for commercial development, back to the Company (the "Retained Property") and arranged for the design and construction of certain improvements to the Retained Property, subject to certain reimbursements by the Company. The balance in Retained Property and East Area II includes estimated costs incurred by and reimbursable to LLCB of $2,850,000$5,450,000 and $5,300,000 at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively, which is included in payables to related parties and $1,200,000 at October 31, 2019, which was included in other long-term liabilities.parties.


In January 2018, the Joint Venture entered into a $45,000,000 unsecured Line of Credit Loan Agreement and Promissory Note (the “Loan”) with Bank of America, N.A. to fund early development activities. The Loan originally was scheduled to mature in January 2020 and was extended to February 22, 2021. In February 2021, per the terms thereof.this loan was extended to February 22, 2023 with an option to extend to February 22, 2024, subject to certain conditions. The interest rate on the Loan is LIBOR plus 2.85% and is payable monthly. The Loan contains certain customary default provisions and the Joint Venture may prepay any amounts outstanding under the Loan without penalty. The extensionJoint Venture had no impact on the Company's loan guarantee $1,080,000 valuean outstanding balance of $11,411,000 as of April 30, 2020.2021.


In February 2018, certain principals from Lewis and by the Company guaranteed the obligations under the Loan. The guarantee shall continue in effect until all of the Loan obligations are fully paid and the guarantors are jointly and severally liable for all Loan obligations in the event of default by the Joint Venture. The $1,080,000 estimated value of the guarantee was recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and is included in other long-term liabilities with a corresponding value in equity in investments. The extension had no impact on the Company's Loan guarantee value. Additionally, a Reimbursement Agreement was executed between the Lewis guarantors and the Company, which provides for unpaid liabilities of the Joint Venture recordedto be shared pro-rata by the Loan balance of $45,000,000 as of April 30, 2020.Lewis guarantors and the Company in proportion to their percentage interest in the Joint Venture.


The Company made contributions to the Joint Venture of $2,800,0000 and $4,000,000$2,800,000 in the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. Additionally, in February 2020 the Company and Lewis each loaned $1,800,000 to

Through April 30, 2021, the Joint Venture at an interest ratehas closed the sales of 4.6% originally due May 31, 2020 and extended to August 31, 2020.the initial residential lots representing 464 residential units.


Other Real Estate Development Projects


The remaining real estate development parcel within the Templeton Santa Barbara, LLC project is described as Sevilla. The Company's netIn the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Sevilla property for $2,700,000, which is expected to close in fiscal year 2021. After transaction and other costs, the Company expects to receive cash proceeds of approximately $2,550,000 and recognize an immaterial gain upon closing. At April 30, 2021, the $2,543,000 carrying value of Sevillathe property was $2,543,000,classified as of April 30, 2020held for sale and October 31, 2019, respectively, which has been included in prepaid expenses and other current assets. The expenses associated with this property were immaterial.


During December 2017, the Company sold its Centennial property with a net book value of $2,983,000 for $3,250,000. The Company received cash and a $3,000,000 promissory note secured by the property for the balance of the purchase. The promissory note was originally scheduled to mature in December 2019 but was extended to December 15, 2020 and the interest rate was reset to equal to the 6-month LIBOR plus 2.75% on the outstanding principal balance of the note, interest only paid monthly on the first day of each month beginning January 1, 2020. In September 2020, the promissory note was further extended to June 15, 2021 on the same terms and conditions upon making a principal paydown of $25,000, which was paid in November 2020, with an option to further extend the maturity date of the promissory note to December 15, 2021 on the same terms and conditions and upon making an additional principal paydown of $25,000. The option was exercised and the extension payment was paid in May 2021. At April 30, 2020,2021, the net carrying value of the note was $2,489,000$2,625,000 and classified in prepaid expenses and other current assets.


In the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Sevilla property for $2,700,000, which is expected to close in fiscal year 2020. After transaction and other costs, the Company expects to receive cash proceeds of approximately $2,550,000 and recognize an immaterial gain upon closing. At April 30, 2020, the $2,543,000 carrying value of the property was classified as held for sale and included in prepaid expenses and other current assets.
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6. Equity in Investments

Equity in investments consist of the following (in thousands): 
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC$58,475 $57,142 
Limco Del Mar, Ltd.1,936 1,920 
Rosales1,303 1,641 
Romney Property Partnership509 511 
 $62,223 $61,214 
 April 30,
2020
 October 31, 2019
Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC$56,755
 $54,016
Limco Del Mar, Ltd.1,928
 1,950
Rosales1,218
 1,745
Romney Property Partnership512
 512
 $60,413
 $58,223




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8. Equity in Investments (continued)


Unconsolidated Significant Subsidiary


In accordance with Rule 10-01(b)(1) of Regulation S-X, which applies to interim reports on Form 10-Q, the Company must determine if its equity method investees are considered “significant subsidiaries”.subsidiaries." In evaluating its investments, there are two tests utilized to determine if equity method investees are considered significant subsidiaries: the income test and the investment test. Summarized income statement information of an equity method investee is required in an interim report if either of the two tests exceed 20% in the interim periods presented. During the year-to-date interim periodperiods for the six months ended April 30, 2019,2021 and 2020, this threshold was met for the LLCB and thus summarized income statement information is presentedCompany's equity investment in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.LLCB.


The following is unaudited summarized financial information for LLCB (in thousands):

 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 20212020
Revenues$19,827 $4,768 
Cost of land sold15,336 3,975 
Operating expenses467 649 
Net income$4,024 $144 
Net income attributable to Limoneira Company$2,005 $132 

 Six Months Ended April 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues$4,768
 $30,354
Cost of land sold3,975
 22,005
Operating expenses649
 107
Net income$144
 $8,242
Net income attributable to Limoneira Company$132
 $3,481

9.7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets


A summary of the change in the carrying amount of goodwill is as follows (in thousands):
Goodwill Carrying Amount
Balance at October 31, 2020$1,535 
Foreign currency translation adjustment15 
Balance at April 30, 2021$1,550 
 Goodwill Net Carrying Amount
October 31, 2019$1,839
Trapani Fresh purchase price adjustment(297)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(19)
April 30, 2020$1,523
See Note 3 - Acquisitions for additional information regarding the acquisition of Trapani Fresh.


Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis or when an event or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying value may not be recoverable. There have been no0 impairment charges recorded against goodwill as of April 30, 2020.2021.


Intangible assets consisted ofDuring the following as ofsix months ended April 30, 2020 and October 31, 2019 (in thousands):2021, the Company acquired additional water rights in Chile for $186,000.







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 April 30, 2020 October 31, 2019
 Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life in Years Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Amount Weighted Average Useful Life in Years


              
Trade names and trademarks$3,786
 $(698) $3,088
 10 $3,786
 $(542) $3,244
 10
Customer relationships5,010
 (781) 4,229
 9 5,010
 (500) 4,510
 9
Non-competition agreement1,040
 (95) 945
 10 1,040
 (42) 998
 10
Acquired water and mineral rights3,420
 
 3,420
 Indefinite 3,655
 
 3,655
 Indefinite
 $13,256
 $(1,574) $11,682
   $13,491
 $(1,084) $12,407
  




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9.7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets (continued)


Intangible assets consisted of the following as of April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020 (in thousands):
April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Useful Life in YearsGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Useful Life in Years


Trade names and trademarks$3,771 $(1,156)$2,615 10$3,771 $(947)$2,824 10
Customer relationships5,010 (1,254)3,756 95,010 (989)4,021 9
Non-competition agreement1,040 (199)841 101,040 (147)893 10
Acquired water and mineral rights3,948 — 3,948 Indefinite3,571 — 3,571 Indefinite
$13,769 $(2,609)$11,160 $13,392 $(2,083)$11,309 

Amortization expense totaled $205,000$263,000 and $89,000$205,000 for the three months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Amortization expense totaled $490,000$526,000 and $178,000$490,000 for the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.


Estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets as of April 30, 20202021 are as follows (in thousands):

2021 (excluding the six months ended April 30, 2021)$514 
2022989 
2023989 
2024981 
2025976 
Thereafter2,763 
 $7,212 

2020 (excluding the six months ended April 30, 2020)$547
20211,027
2022976
2023976
2024976
Thereafter3,760
 $8,262

10.8. Other Assets


Investments in Mutual Water Companies


The Company’s investments in various not-for-profit mutual water companies provide the Company with the right to receive a proportionate share of water from each of the not-for-profit mutual water companies that have been invested in and do not constitute voting shares and/or rights. Amounts included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets as of April 30, 20202021 and October 31, 20192020 were $6,000,000$6,024,000 and $5,499,000,$5,563,000, respectively. 


11.9. Accrued Liabilities


Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Compensation$2,688 $2,275 
Property taxes683 
Lemon and orange supplier payables1,346 
Operating expenses1,359 938 
Leases339 959 
Other1,544 1,746 
 $5,930 $7,947 
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 April 30,
2020
 October 31, 2019
Compensation$1,386
 $1,973
Property taxes
 652
Lemon and orange supplier payables78
 899
Allowances and packing and harvest expenses2,190
 3,191
Other2,849
 1,546
 $6,503
 $8,261



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12.10. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt is comprised of the following (in thousands):
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Farm Credit West revolving and non-revolving lines of credit: the interest rate of the revolving line of credit is variable based on the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which was 0.11% at April 30, 2021, plus 1.60%. The interest rate for the $40.0 million outstanding balance of the non-revolving line of credit was fixed at 4.77%. Interest is payable monthly and the principal is due in full on July 1, 2022.$109,484 $102,251 
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective July 1, 2020, the interest rate was fixed at 2.48%. The loan is payable in quarterly installments through November 2022.1,125 1,438 
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective July 1, 2020, the interest rate was fixed at 3.24%. The loan is payable in monthly installments through October 2035.1,002 1,029 
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective July 1, 2020, the interest rate was fixed at 3.24%. The loan is payable in monthly installments through March 2036.8,220 8,433 
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective July 1, 2020 the interest rate was fixed at 2.77% until July 1, 2025, becoming variable for the remainder of the loan. The loan is payable in monthly installments through March 2036.6,057 6,220 
Wells Fargo term loan: the interest rate is fixed at 3.58%. The loan is payable in monthly installments through January 2023.2,739 3,491 
Banco de Chile term loan: the interest rate is fixed at 6.48%. The loan is payable in annual installments through January 2025.1,067 1,205 
Note Payable: the interest rate ranges from 5.00% to 7.00% and was 6.50% at April 30, 2021. The loan includes interest only monthly payments and principal is due in February 2023.1,435 1,435 
Banco de Chile COVID-19 loans: The interest rates are fixed at 3.48% and 2.90%. The loans are payable in monthly installments beginning February 2021 through September 2024.551 522 
Subtotal131,680 126,024 
Less deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization154 176 
Total long-term debt, net131,526 125,848 
Less current portion3,336 3,277 
Long-term debt, less current portion$128,190 $122,571 
  April 30,
2020
 October 31, 2019
Farm Credit West revolving and non-revolving lines of credit: the interest rate of the revolving line of credit is variable based on the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), which was 0.94% at April 30, 2020, plus 1.60%. The interest rate for the $40.0 million outstanding balance of the non-revolving line of credit was fixed at 4.77%. Interest is payable monthly and the principal is due in full on July 1, 2022. $102,908
 $82,843
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective October 1, 2019, the interest rate was fixed at 3.76%. The loan is payable in quarterly installments through November 2022. 1,741
 2,035
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective October 1, 2019, the interest rate was fixed at 4.14%. The loan is payable in monthly installments through October 2035. 1,054
 1,078
Farm Credit West term loan: Effective October 1, 2019, the interest rate was fixed at 4.17%. The loan is payable in monthly installments through March 2036. 8,634
 8,823
Farm Credit West term loan: the interest rate is fixed at 3.62% until March 2021, becoming variable for the remainder of the loan. The loan is payable in monthly installments though March 2036. 6,375
 6,522
Wells Fargo term loan: the interest rate is fixed at 3.58%. The loan is payable in monthly installments through January 2023. 4,229
 4,955
Banco de Chile term loan: the interest rate is fixed at 6.48%. The loan is payable in annual installments through January 2025. 1,094
 1,386
Note Payable: the interest rate ranges from 5.00% to 7.00% and was 6.00% at April 30, 2020. The loan includes interest only monthly payments and principal is due in February 2023. 1,435
 1,435
Subtotal 127,470
 109,077
Less deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization 131
 162
Total long-term debt, net 127,339
 108,915
Less current portion 3,045
 3,023
Long-term debt, less current portion $124,294
 $105,892


In June 2017, theThe Company entered into aand Farm Credit West, FLCA (“Farm Credit West”) are parties to that certain Master Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Farm Credit West that, dated June 20, 2017, which includes a Revolving Credit Supplement and a Non-Revolving Credit Supplement (the(together, the “Supplements”). In January 2018,

On June 30, 2020, the Company amendedand Farm Credit West entered into a Conversion Agreement to convert the Revolving Credit Supplementterm loans noted above to increasefixed interest rate loans effective July 1, 2020. No changes were made to the borrowing capacity from $60,000,000outstanding principal balances on the term loans and the Company made no cash repayments of principal. The rates were subject to $75,000,000.a prepayment restriction period for a portion of the fixed rate term that expired on January 1, 2021. The Company may prepay any amounts without penalty.


In March 2020, the Company entered into a revolving equity line of credit promissory note and loan agreement with Farm Credit West for a $15,000,000 Revolving Equity Line of Credit (the "RELOC") secured by a first lien on the Windfall Investors, LLC property. The loanRELOC matures in 2043 and features a 3-year draw period followed by 20 years of fully amortized loan payments. The interest rate is variable with monthly interest-only payments during the 3-year draw period and monthly principal and interest payments thereafter.


The Supplements and RELOC provide aggregate borrowing capacity of $130,000,000 comprised of $75,000,000 under the Revolving Credit Supplement, $40,000,000 under the Non-Revolving Credit Supplement and $15,000,000 under the RELOC. The borrowing capacity based on collateral value was $130,000,000 at April 30, 2020.2021, of which $20,516,000 was available to borrow.


All indebtedness under the Loan Agreement and RELOC with Farm Credit West, including any indebtedness under the Supplements, is secured by a first lien on certain of its agricultural properties in Tulare, Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties in California and certain of the Company's building fixtures and improvements and investments in mutual water companies associated with the pledged agricultural properties. The Loan Agreement includes customary default provisions that provide should an event of default occur, Farm Credit West, at its option, may declare all or any portion of the indebtedness under the Loan Agreement to be
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10. Long-Term Debt (continued)

immediately due and payable without demand, notice of non-payment, protest or prior recourse to collateral, and terminate or suspend the Company's right to draw or request funds on any loan or line of credit.


In December 2019,2020, Farm Credit West declared an annual cash patronage dividend of 1.00%1.50% of average eligible loan balances. The Company received $966,000$1,170,000 in February 2020.2021.





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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

12. Long-Term Debt (continued)

Under theThe Loan Agreement subjects the Company to affirmative and restrictive covenants including, among other customary covenants, financial reporting requirements, requirements to maintain and repair any collateral, restrictions on the sale of assets, restrictions on the use of proceeds, prohibitions on the incurrence of additional debt and restrictions on the purchase or sale of major assets of the Company's business. The Company is requiredalso subject to comply with a minimumcovenant that it will maintain a debt service coverage ratio (as calculated in accordance withgreater than 1.25:1.0 measured annually at October 31. In August 2020, Farm Credit West modified the Loan Agreement)covenant to defer measurement at October 31, 2020 and revert to a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25:1.0 measured as of October 31, each year. On May 29, 2020, the Loan Agreement was amended to adjust the debt service ratio to 1.00:1.0 for October 31, 2020.2021.


Interest is capitalized on non-bearing orchards, real estate development projects and significant construction in progress. The Company capitalized interest of $355,000$308,000 and $344,000$355,000 during the three months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and $444,000$308,000 and $611,000$444,000 during the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively. Capitalized interest is included in property, plant and equipment and real estate development assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

13.11. Leases


Lessor Arrangements


The Company enters into leasing transactions in which it rents certain of its assets and the Company is the lessor. These lease contracts are typically classified as operating leases with remaining terms ranging from one month to 2322 years, with various renewal terms available. All of the residential rentals have month to month lease terms.

The following table presents the components of the Company’s operating lease portfolio included in property, plant and equipment, net as of the dates indicated (in thousands):
 April 30, 2020 October 31, 2019
Land$1,279
 $1,279
Buildings, equipment and building improvements22,841
 22,841
Less accumulated depreciation(7,877) (7,551)
Property, plant and equipment, net under operating leases$16,243
 $16,569
Depreciation expense for assets under operating leases was approximately $160,000 and $326,000 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.


The Company’s rental operations revenue consists of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2021202020212020
Operating lease revenue$1,070 $1,061 $2,129 $2,157 
Variable lease revenue73 71 152 148 
Total lease revenue$1,143 $1,132 $2,281 $2,305 
 Three Months Ended
April 30, 2020
 Six Months Ended
April 30, 2020
Operating lease revenue$1,061
 $2,157
Variable lease revenue71
 148
Total lease revenue$1,132
 $2,305

The future minimum lease payments to be received by the Company related to these operating lease agreements as of April 30, 2020 are as follows (in thousands):
2020 (excluding the six months ended April 30, 2020)$563
2021659
2022469
2023339
202442
Thereafter758
Total$2,830






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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

13. Leases (continued)


Lessee Arrangements


The Company enters into leasing transactions in which the Company is the lessee. These lease contracts are typically classified as operating leases. The Company’s lease contracts are generally for agricultural land and packinghouse equipment with remaining lease terms ranging from one to 1817 years, with various term extensions available. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As of April 30, 2020,2021, there were no material finance leases for which the Company was a lessee.


Operating lease costs were $136,000 and $137,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $278,000 and $274,000 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, which are primarily included in agribusiness costs and expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. Variable and short term lease costs were immaterial.








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11. Leases (continued)

Lessee Arrangements (continued)

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases consists of the following (in thousands):
ClassificationApril 30, 2021October 31, 2020
Assets
Operating lease ROU assetsOther assets$2,087 $2,053 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued liabilities and payables to related parties473 521 
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities1,661 1,610 
Total operating lease liabilities$2,134 $2,131 
 Classification April 30, 2020
Assets   
Operating lease ROU assetsOther assets $2,187
    
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity   
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued liabilities 540
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities 1,693
Total operating lease liabilities  $2,233
    
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years)  11.0
Weighted-average discount rate  3.9%


Supplemental cash flow information related to leases consists of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2021202020212020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$121 $122 $310 $306 
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$$$271 $

 Three Months Ended
April 30, 2020
 Six Months Ended
April 30, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$122
 $306
    
ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$
 $

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases for the remainder of fiscal year 2020, each of the subsequent four fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
2020 (excluding the six months ended April 30, 2020)$240
2021481
2022330
2023154
2024134
Thereafter1,450
Total lease payments2,789
Less: Imputed interest(556)
Total$2,233


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13. Leases (continued)

In addition to operating lease commitments, the Company also has a contract for pollination services which does not meet the definition of a lease, with minimum future payments of $153,000 for the remainder of fiscal year 2020, $307,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 and 2022 and $51,000 in fiscal year 2023.

A summary of the Company’s future minimum payments for obligations under non-cancellable operating leases as of October 31, 2019 was as follows (in thousands):

2020$688
2021492
2022291
2023154
2024134
Thereafter1,382
 $3,141

14.12. Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Income per Share


Basic net income (loss) income per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period without consideration of the dilutive effect of conversion of preferred stock. Diluted net income (loss) income per common share is calculated using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus the dilutive effect of conversion of unvested, restricted stock and preferred stock. The computations for basic and diluted net income (loss) income per common share are as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2021202020212020
Basic net income (loss) per common share:  
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock$1,807 $(5,009)$(2,526)$(11,561)
Effect of unvested, restricted stock(17)(17)(35)(34)
Numerator: Net income (loss) for basic EPS1,790 (5,026)(2,561)(11,595)
Denominator: Weighted average common shares-basic17,461 17,634 17,429 17,602 
Basic net income (loss) per common share$0.10 $(0.29)$(0.15)$(0.66)
Diluted net income (loss) per common share:  
Numerator: Net income (loss) for diluted EPS$1,790 $(5,026)$(2,561)$(11,595)
Weighted average common shares–basic17,461 17,634 17,429 17,602 
Effect of dilutive unvested, restricted stock and preferred stock
Denominator: Weighted average common shares–diluted17,461 17,634 17,429 17,602 
Diluted net income (loss) per common share$0.10 $(0.29)$(0.15)$(0.66)
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 Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Basic net (loss) income per common share: 
  
    
Net (loss) income applicable to common stock$(5,009) $2,689
 $(11,561) $(2,129)
Effect of unvested, restricted stock(17) (16) (34) (33)
Numerator: Net (loss) income for basic EPS(5,026) 2,673
 (11,595) (2,162)
Denominator: Weighted average common shares-basic17,634
 17,554
 17,602
 17,516
Basic net (loss) income per common share$(0.29) $0.15
 $(0.66) $(0.12)
12. Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) per Share (continued)
Diluted net (loss) income per common share: 
  
    
Numerator: Net (loss) income for diluted EPS$(5,026) $2,815
 $(11,595) $(2,162)
Weighted average common shares–basic17,634
 17,554
 17,602
 17,516
Effect of dilutive unvested, restricted stock and preferred stock
 671
 
 
Denominator: Weighted average common shares–diluted17,634
 18,225
 17,602
 17,516
Diluted net (loss) income per common share$(0.29) $0.15
 $(0.66) $(0.12)


Diluted earnings (losses) earnings per common share are computed using the more dilutive method of either the two-class method or the treasury stock method. Unvested stock-based compensation awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends as participating shares are included in computing earnings per share. The Company’s unvested, restricted stock awards qualify as participating shares. The Company excluded 220,000178,000 and 140,000,220,000, unvested, restricted shares, as calculated under the treasury stock method, from its computation of diluted earnings (losses) earnings per share for the three months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively, and 196,000185,000 and 219,000196,000 for the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.





LIMONEIRA COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

15.13. Related-Party Transactions

The Company has transactions with various related-parties as summarized in the tables below (in thousands):

  April 30, 2020 October 31, 2019 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
  Balance Sheet Balance Sheet Balance SheetBalance Sheet
RefRef Related Party Receivable/Other from Related Parties Other Assets Accounts Payable Payables to Related Parties Other Long-Term Liabilities Receivable/Other from Related Parties Other Assets Accounts Payable Payables to Related Parties Other Long-Term LiabilitiesRefRelated PartyReceivable/Other from Related PartiesOther AssetsPayables to Related PartiesOther Long-Term LiabilitiesReceivable/Other from Related PartiesOther AssetsPayables to Related PartiesOther Long-Term Liabilities
1
 Employees $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
2
 Mutual water companies $
 $501
 $38
 $
 $
 $
 $473
 $11
 $
 $
2 Mutual water companies$$461 $536 $$$64 $64 $
3
 Cooperative association $
 $
 $103
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $35
 $
 $
3 Cooperative association$$$49 $$$$123 $
4
 Calavo $403
 $
 $1
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
4 Calavo$1,635 $$$$$$$
5
 Third-party growers $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
5 Cadiz / Fenner / WAM$$1,405 $247 $1,316 $$1,443 $182 $1,353 
6
 Cadiz / Fenner / WAM $
 $1,480
 $
 $134
 $1,390
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
6 Colorado River Growers$$$$$81 $$$
7
 Colorado River Growers $297
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $376
 $
 $
 $
 $
8
 YMIDD $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
8 FGF$3,121 $$1,111 $$2,213 $$604 $
9
 FGF $3,776
 $
 $
 $835
 $
 $2,609
 $
 $
 $906
 $
9 LLCB$$$5,450 $$$$5,300 $
10
 LLCB $1,800
 $
 $
 $2,850
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $1,200
10 Freska$86 $$$$$$$
11 11 Third party growers$$$94 $$$$$
Three Months Ended April 30, 2021Three Months Ended April 30, 2020
 Consolidated Statement of OperationsConsolidated Statement of Operations
RefRelated PartyNet Revenue AgribusinessNet Revenue Rental OperationsAgribusiness Expense and OtherDividends PaidNet Revenue AgribusinessNet Revenue Rental OperationsAgribusiness Expense and OtherOther Income, NetDividends Paid
Employees$$206 $$$$193 $$$
Mutual water companies$$$163 $$$$117 $$
Cooperative association$$$369 $$$$447 $$
Calavo$2,553 $78 $279 $126 $1,539 $84 $59 $$126 
Cadiz / Fenner / WAM$$$85 $$$$70 $$
Colorado River Growers$$$$$$$337 $$
YMIDD$$$53 $$$$53 $$
FGF$884 $$970 $$2,280 $$2,270 $$
10 Freska$96 $$142 $$$$$$
11 Third party growers$$$116 $$$$$$









19
    Three Months Ended April 30, 2020 Three Months Ended April 30, 2019
    Consolidated Statement of Operations   Consolidated Statement of Operations  
Ref Related Party Net Revenue Agribusiness Net Revenue Rental Operations Agribusiness Expense and Other Other Income, Net Dividends Paid Net Revenue Agribusiness Net Revenue Rental Operations Agribusiness Expense and Other Other Income, Net Dividends Paid
1
 Employees $
 $193
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $182
 $
 $
 $
2
 Mutual water companies $
 $
 $117
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $77
 $
 $
3
 Cooperative association $
 $
 $447
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $540
 $
 $
4
 Calavo $1,539
 $84
 $59
 $
 $126
 $540
 $80
 $
 $
 $126
5
 Third-party growers $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $232
 $
 $
6
 Cadiz / Fenner / WAM $
 $
 $70
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $22
 $
 $
7
 Colorado River Growers $1
 $
 $337
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
8
 YMIDD $
 $
 $53
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $53
 $
 $
9
 FGF $2,280
 $
 $2,270
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $

    Six Months Ended April 30, 2020 Six Months Ended April 30, 2019
    Consolidated Statement of Operations   Consolidated Statement of Operations  
Ref Related Party Net Revenue Agribusiness Net Revenue Rental Operations Agribusiness Expense and Other Other Income, Net Dividends Paid Net Revenue Agribusiness Net Revenue Rental Operations Agribusiness Expense and Other Other Income, Net Dividends Paid
1
 Employees $
 $390
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $360
 $
 $
 $
2
 Mutual water companies $
 $
 $464
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $398
 $
 $
3
 Cooperative association $
 $
 $893
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $856
 $
 $
4
 Calavo $1,572
 $165
 $178
 $220
 $252
 $543
 $159
 $1
 $250
 $255
5
 Third-party growers $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $609
 $
 $
6
 Cadiz / Fenner / WAM $
 $
 $171
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $88
 $
 $
7
 Colorado River Growers $522
 $
 $5,337
 $
 $
 $306
 $
 $3,841
 $
 $
8
 YMIDD $
 $
 $86
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $85
 $
 $
9
 FGF $2,479
 $
 $2,433
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $
 $







LIMONEIRA COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

15.13. Related-Party Transactions (continued)

Six Months Ended April 30, 2021Six Months Ended April 30, 2020
 Consolidated Statement of OperationsConsolidated Statement of Operations
RefRelated PartyNet Revenue AgribusinessNet Revenue Rental OperationsAgribusiness Expense and OtherDividends PaidNet Revenue AgribusinessNet Revenue Rental OperationsAgribusiness Expense and OtherOther Income, NetDividends Paid
Employees$$404 $$$$390 $$$
Mutual water companies$$$605 $$$$464 $$
Cooperative association$$$526 $$$$893 $$
Calavo$2,553 $157 $280 $252 $1,572 $165 $178 $220 $252 
Cadiz / Fenner / WAM$$$235 $$$$171 $$
Colorado River Growers$157 $$2,772 $$522 $$5,337 $$
YMIDD$$$62 $$$$86 $$
FGF$2,555 $$1,228 $$2,479 $$2,433 $$
10 Freska$96 $$142 $$$$$$
11 Third party growers$$$116 $$$$$$
(1) Employees - The Company rents certain of its residential housing assets to employees on a month-to-month basis and recorded rental income from employees. There were no0 rental payments due from employees at April 30, 2020 and2021 or October 31, 2019.2020.


(2) Mutual water companies - The Company has representation on the boards of directors of the mutual water companies in which the Company has investments.investments, refer to Note 8 - Other Assets. The Company recorded capital contributions, purchased water and water delivery services and had water payments due to the mutual water companies.


(3) Cooperative association - The Company has representation on the board of directors of a non-profit cooperative association that provides pest control services for the agricultural industry. The Company purchased services and supplies from and had payments due to the cooperative association.


(4) Calavo - The Company had an investment in Calavo through March 2020 and has representation on the board of directors and Calavo has an investment in the Company. Calavo had representation on the board of directors of the Company through December 2018. The Company recorded dividend income on its investment in Calavo, paid dividends to Calavo and had avocado sales to Calavo. Additionally, the Company leases office space to Calavo, purchased storage services from Calavo and had immaterial amounts due to Calavo for those services.


(5) Third party growers - A member of the Company’s board of directors markets lemons through the Company.

(6) Cadiz / Fenner / WAM - A member of the Company’s board of directors serves as the CEO, President and a member of the board of directors of Cadiz, Inc. In 2013, the Company entered a long-term lease agreement (the “Lease”) with Cadiz Real Estate, LLC (“Cadiz”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cadiz, Inc., and currently leases 670 acres located in eastern San Bernardino County, California. The annual base rental is equal to the sum of $200 per planted acre and 20% of gross revenues from the sale of harvested lemons (less operating expenses), not to exceed $1,200 per acre per year. In 2016, Cadiz assigned this lease to Fenner Valley Farms, LLC (“Fenner”), a subsidiary of Water Asset Management, LLC (“WAM”). An entity affiliated with WAM is the holder of 9,300 shares of the Company's Series B-2 convertible preferred stock. Upon the adoption of ASC 842,, the Company recorded a ROU asset and corresponding lease liability.


(7)(6) Colorado River Growers, Inc. (“CRG”) - The Company has representation on the board of directors of CRG, a non-profit cooperative association of fruit growers engaged in the agricultural harvesting business in Yuma County, Arizona. The Company paid harvest expense to CRG, provided harvest management and administrative services to CRG and had a receivable due from CRG for such services.


(8)(7) Yuma Mesa Irrigation and Drainage District (“YMIDD”) - The Company has representation on the board of directors of YMIDD. The Company purchased water from YMIDD and had amounts payable to them for such purchases.


(9)(8) FGF Trapani ("FGF") - The Company advances funds to FGF for fruit purchases which are recorded as an asset until the sales occur and the remaining proceeds become due to FGF. Additionally, FGF provided farming, packing, by-product processing and administrative services to Trapani Fresh. The Company had a receivable from FGF for lemon sales and a payable due to FGF for such fruit purchases and services.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
13. Related-Party Transactions (continued)

(9) LLCB - Refer to Note 7, "Real5 - Real Estate Development".Development.


(10) Freska - A member of the Company's board of directors is a majority shareholder of Freska Produce International, LLC ("Freska"). The Company had avocado sales to Freska and a corresponding receivable for such sales.
16.
(11) Third party growers - A member of the Company's board of directors markets lemons through the Company and the Company had payments due to the member for such lemon procurement.

14. Income Taxes


The Company’s estimated annual effective blended rate for fiscal year 2020 excluding discrete items is approximately 29.3%. As such, a 35.2% estimated effective blended tax rate, after discrete items primarily related to the CARES Act, was utilized by the Company in the six months ended April 30, 2020 to calculate it income tax provision. The effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 20202021 was higherlower than the federal statutory tax rate of 21% mainly due to a $1,380,000 discrete benefit recorded as a result of the carryback of federal net operating losses to previous years when the federal incomeforeign jurisdictions which are taxed at different rates, state taxes, and nondeductible tax rate was 34%.

items. The Company has no material uncertain tax positions as of April 30, 2020.2021. The Company recognizes interest expense and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of income tax expense. There was no accrued interest or penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as of April 30, 2020.2021.





LIMONEIRA COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

17.15. Retirement Plans


The Limoneira Company Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) is a noncontributory, defined benefit, single employer pension plan, which provides retirement benefits for all eligible employees. Benefits paid by the Plan are calculated based on years of service, highest five-year average earnings, primary Social Security benefit and retirement age. Effective June 2004, the Company froze the Plan and no additional benefits accrued to participants subsequent to that date.


The Plan is funded consistent with the funding requirements of federal law and regulations. There were 0 funding contributions of zero and $150,000 during the three months ended April 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. There were funding contributions of zero and $300,000 during the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019, respectively.2020. 


The components of net periodic pension cost for the Plan for the three and six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 20192020 were as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
April 30,
 Six Months Ended
April 30,
Three Months Ended
April 30,
Six Months Ended
April 30,
2020 2019 2020 2019 2021202020212020
Administrative expenses$69
 $47
 $139
 $94
Administrative expenses$69 $69 $138 $139 
Interest cost161
 207
 321
 414
Interest cost138 161 275 321 
Expected return on plan assets(247) (272) (495) (544)Expected return on plan assets(236)(247)(472)(495)
Prior service cost11
 11
 22
 22
Prior service cost11 11 22 22 
Recognized actuarial loss185
 100
 370
 201
Recognized actuarial loss184 185 368 370 
Net periodic benefit cost$179
 $93
 $357
 $187
Net periodic benefit cost$166 $179 $331 $357 
 
18.16. Commitments and Contingencies


The Company is from time to time involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. At this time, the Company is not aware of any pending or threatened litigation against it that it expects will have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, liquidity, or operating results. Legal claims are inherently uncertain, however, and it is possible that the Company’s business, financial condition, liquidity and/or operating results could be adversely affected in the future by legal proceedings.
 
19.






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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
17. Stock-based Compensation and Treasury Stock

Stock-based Compensation


The Company has a stock-based compensation plan (the “Stock Plan”) that allows for the grant of common stock of the Company to members of management, key executives and non-employee directors. The fair value of such awards is based on the fair value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant and all are classified as equity awards.


Performance Awards


Certain restricted stock grants are made to management each December under the Stock Plan based on the achievement of certain annual financial performance and other criteria achieved during the previous fiscal year (“Performance Awards”). The performance grants are based on a percentage of the employee’s base salary divided by the stock price on the grant date once the performance criteria has been met, and generally vest over a two-year period as service is provided. There were no0 shares of common stock granted to management under the Stock Plan for fiscal year 20192020 performance because the financial performance and other criteria were not met.


Executive Awards


Certain restricted stock grants are made to key executives under the Stock Plan (“Executive Awards”). These grants generally vest over a three to five-year period as service is provided. During December 2019,2020, the Company granted 95,000 shares of common stock with a per share price of $18.87$15.26 to key executives under the Stock Plan. The related compensation expense of approximately $1,793,000$1,450,000 will be recognized equally over the next three years as the shares vest.





LIMONEIRA COMPANY
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

19. Stock-based Compensation (continued)


Director Awards


The Company issues shares of common stock to non-employee directors under the Stock Plan on an annual basis that vest upon grant (“Director Awards”). During January 2021 and 2020, 27,815 and 2019, 17,841 and 15,642 shares, respectively, of common stock were granted as Director Awards. The Company recognized $358,000$469,000 and $339,000$358,000 of stock-based compensation to non-employee directors during the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, respectively.


During the three months ended January 31, 20202021 and 2019,2020, members of management exchanged 11,31446,993 and 20,11911,314 shares, respectively, of common stock with fair values of $213,000$701,000 and $305,000,$213,000, respectively, at the date of the exchanges, for the payment of payroll taxes associated with the vesting of shares under the Company’s stock-based compensation programs.


Treasury Stock
20.
Share Repurchase Program

On March 12, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $10,000,000 of its outstanding shares of common stock through March 2021. During fiscal year 2020, the Company repurchased 250,977 shares under the share repurchase program for approximately $3,493,000. This program expired in March 2021.

18. Segment Information


The Company operates in four4 reportable operating segments: fresh lemons, lemon packing, avocados and other agribusiness. The Company’s operating segments of rental operations and real estate development are no longer disclosed as separate reportable operating segments and are included in the “Corporate and Other” category in the tables below as they do not meet the quantitative threshold and from a qualitative perspective are not a core focus of the Company's main agribusiness activities. Prior years’ information has been restated to conform to the current year’s presentation. The reportable operating segments of the Company are strategic business units with different products and services, distribution processes and customer bases. The fresh lemons segment includes sales, farming and harvesting expenses and third-party grower costs relative to fresh lemons. The lemon packing segment includes packing revenues and shipping and handling revenues relative to lemon packing. The lemon packing segment expenses are comprised of lemon packing costs. The lemon packing segment revenues include intersegment revenues between fresh lemons and lemon packing. The intersegment revenues are included gross in the segment note and a separate line item is shown as an elimination. The avocados segment includes sales, farming and harvest costs. The other agribusiness segment includes sales, farming and harvest costs of oranges, specialty citrus and other crops.



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)
18. Segment Information (continued)

Revenues related to rental operations are included in “Corporate and Other”.Other.” Other agribusiness revenues consisted of oranges of $1,404,000 and $2,495,000 and specialty citrus and other crops of $1,175,000 and $3,024,000 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, respectively. Other agribusiness revenues consisted of oranges of $2,667,000 and $4,939,000 and specialty citrus and other crops of $1,152,000 and $3,044,000 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020, consists of oranges of $2,667,000 and $4,939,000, respectively, and specialty citrus and other crops of $1,152,000 and $3,044,000, respectively. Other agribusiness revenues for the three and six months ended April 30, 2019, consists of oranges of $1,991,000 and $2,937,000, respectively, and specialty citrus and other crops of $1,910,000 and $3,165,000, respectively.


The Company does not separately allocate depreciation and amortization to its fresh lemons, lemon packing, avocados and other agribusiness segments. No asset information is provided for reportable operating segments, as these specified amounts are not included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker. The Company measures operating performance, including revenues and operating income, of its operating segments and allocates resources based on its evaluation. The Company does not allocate selling, general and administrative expense, total other income interest expense(expense) and income taxes, or specifically identify them to its operating segments. The Company earns packing revenue for packing lemons grown on its orchards and lemons procured from third-party growers. Intersegment revenues represent packing revenues related to lemons grown on the Company’s orchards.


Segment information for the three months ended April 30, 2021 (in thousands):
 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$32,600 $6,103 $— $2,707 $2,579 $43,989 $1,143 $45,132 
Intersegment revenue9,282 (9,282)— — — — — 
Total net revenues32,600 15,385 (9,282)2,707 2,579 43,989 1,143 45,132 
Costs and expenses28,629 10,874 (9,282)1,433 2,503 34,157 6,039 40,196 
Depreciation and amortization2,285 267 2,552 
Operating income (loss)$3,971 $4,511 $$1,274 $76 $7,547 $(5,163)$2,384 

Segment information for the three months ended April 30, 2020 (in thousands):
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$28,715
$3,883
$
$2,022
$3,819
$38,439
$1,132
$39,571
Revenues from external customers$28,715 $3,883 $— $2,022 $3,819 $38,439 $1,132 $39,571 
Intersegment revenue
8,454
(8,454)




Intersegment revenue8,454 (8,454)— — — — — 
Total net revenues28,715
12,337
(8,454)2,022
3,819
38,439
1,132
39,571
Total net revenues28,715 12,337 (8,454)2,022 3,819 38,439 1,132 39,571 
Costs and expenses26,961
10,328
(8,454)1,561
3,393
33,789
6,182
39,971
Costs and expenses26,961 10,328 (8,454)1,561 3,393 33,789 6,182 39,971 
Depreciation and amortization




2,160
273
2,433
Depreciation and amortization2,160 273 2,433 
Operating income (loss)$1,754
$2,009
$
$461
$426
$2,490
$(5,323)$(2,833)Operating income (loss)$1,754 $2,009 $$461 $426 $2,490 $(5,323)$(2,833)



Segment information for the six months ended April 30, 2021 (in thousands):

 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$61,900 $11,000 $— $2,707 $5,519 $81,126 $2,281 $83,407 
Intersegment revenue15,967 (15,967)— — — — — 
Total net revenues61,900 26,967 (15,967)2,707 5,519 81,126 2,281 83,407 
Costs and expenses58,136 20,405 (15,967)1,433 4,876 68,883 12,727 81,610 
Depreciation and amortization4,497 556 5,053 
Operating income (loss)$3,764 $6,562 $$1,274 $643 $7,746 $(11,002)$(3,256)













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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (CONTINUED)

20.18. Segment Information (continued)


Segment information for the three months ended April 30, 2019 (in thousands):
 
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$32,428
$3,954
$
$540
$3,901
$40,823
$1,212
$42,035
Intersegment revenue
8,157
(8,157)




Total net revenues32,428
12,111
(8,157)540
3,901
40,823
1,212
42,035
Costs and expenses27,915
10,664
(8,157)921
3,875
35,218
5,701
40,919
Depreciation and amortization




1,860
261
2,121
Operating income (loss)$4,513
$1,447
$
$(381)$26
$3,745
$(4,750)$(1,005)
Segment information for the six months ended April 30, 2020 (in thousands):
 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$60,772 $7,977 $— $2,190 $7,983 $78,922 $2,305 $81,227 
Intersegment revenue15,559 (15,559)— — — — — 
Total net revenues60,772 23,536 (15,559)2,190 7,983 78,922 2,305 81,227 
Costs and expenses61,312 18,937 (15,559)2,034 7,324 74,048 13,480 87,528 
Depreciation and amortization4,444 554 4,998 
Operating (loss) income$(540)$4,599 $$156 $659 $430 $(11,729)$(11,299)

 
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$60,772
$7,977
$
$2,190
$7,983
$78,922
$2,305
$81,227
Intersegment revenue
15,559
(15,559)




Total net revenues60,772
23,536
(15,559)2,190
7,983
78,922
2,305
81,227
Costs and expenses61,312
18,937
(15,559)2,034
7,324
74,048
13,480
87,528
Depreciation and amortization




4,444
554
4,998
Operating income (loss)$(540)$4,599
$
$156
$659
$430
$(11,729)$(11,299)

Segment information for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (in thousands):
 
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$66,921
$8,057
$
$543
$6,102
$81,623
$2,430
$84,053
Intersegment revenue
15,201
(15,201)




Total net revenues66,921
23,258
(15,201)543
6,102
81,623
2,430
84,053
Costs and expenses59,997
19,448
(15,201)1,637
6,385
72,266
11,565
83,831
Depreciation and amortization




3,728
519
4,247
Operating income (loss)$6,924
$3,810
$
$(1,094)$(283)$5,629
$(9,654)$(4,025)

21.19. Subsequent Events

In June 2021, the Company entered into an agreement, effective March 1, 2021, to sell and license certain assets of Trapani Fresh to its 49% partner in the joint venture, FGF. These assets consist of packing supplies and certain intangible assets related to the packing, marketing, and selling business of Trapani Fresh. The Company has evaluated events subsequenttotal consideration to April 30, 2020 throughbe received is approximately $3,800,000 over an 8-year term in 16 equal installments. There was no material gain or loss recognized on the date of this filing,transaction. Trapani Fresh continues to assessown and operate the need for potential recognition or disclosure in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based upon this evaluation, except1,200-acre Santa Clara ranch and now sells the lemons it grows to FGF, who packs, markets, and sells the fruit to its export customers.

Except as described in the notes to the interim consolidated financial statements, it was determined that no other subsequent events occurred that require recognition or disclosure in the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Overview
 
Limoneira Company, was incorporated ina Delaware in 1990 ascorporation, is the successor to several businesses with operations in California since 1893. We are primarily an agribusiness company founded and based in Santa Paula, California, committed to responsibly using and managing our approximately 15,70015,400 acres of land, water resources and other assets to maximize long-term stockholder value. Our current operations consist of fruit production, sales and marketing, rental operations, real estate and capital investment activities.
  
We are one of California’s oldest citrus growers. According to Sunkist Growers, Inc. (“Sunkist”), we are one of the largest growers of lemons in the United States and, according to the California Avocado Commission, one of the largest growers of avocados in the United States. In addition to growing lemons and avocados, we grow oranges and a variety of specialty citrus and other crops. We have agricultural plantings throughout Ventura, Tulare, San Luis Obispo and San Bernardino Counties in California, Yuma County in Arizona, La Serena, Chile and Jujuy, Argentina, which collectively consist of approximately 6,2006,000 acres of lemons, 900 acres of avocados, 1,6001,400 acres of oranges and 1,000900 acres of specialty citrus and other crops. We also operate our own packinghouses in Santa Paula and Oxnard, California and Yuma, Arizona, where we process, pack and sell lemons that we grow, as well as lemons grown by others. We have a 47% interest in Rosales S.A. (“Rosales”), a citrus packing, marketing and sales business, a 90% interest in Fruticola Pan de Azucar S.A. (“PDA”), a lemon and orange orchard and 100% interest in Agricola San Pablo, SpA ("San Pablo"), a lemon and orange orchard, all of which are located near La Serena, Chile. We have a 51% interest in a joint venture, Trapani Fresh Consorcio de Cooperacion ("Trapani Fresh"), a lemon growing, packing, marketing and selling businessorchard in Argentina.
 
Our water resources include water rights, usage rights and pumping rights to the water in aquifers under, and canals that run through, the land we own. Water for our farming operations is sourced from the existing water resources associated with our land, which includes rights to water in the adjudicated Santa Paula Basin (aquifer) and the un-adjudicated Fillmore and Paso Robles Basins (aquifers). We use ground water from the San Joaquin Valley Basin and water from local water and irrigation districts in Tulare County, which is in California’s San Joaquin Valley. We also use ground water from the Cadiz Valley Basin in California's San Bernardino County and surface water in Arizona from the Colorado River through the Yuma Mesa Irrigation and Drainage District (“YMIDD”). We use ground water provided by wells and surface water for our PDA and San Pablo farming operations in Chile and our Trapani Fresh farming operations in Argentina.
  
For more than 100 years, we have been making strategic investments in California agriculture and real estate. We currently have an interest in three real estate development projects in California. These projects include multi-family housing and single-family homes comprising approximately 260256 completed rental units and another approximately 1,2501,000 units in various stages of planning and development.
 
Business Division Summary
 
We have three business divisions: agribusiness, rental operations and real estate development. The agribusiness division is comprised of four reportable operating segments: fresh lemons, lemon packing, avocados and other agribusiness, which includes oranges, specialty citrus and other crops. The agribusiness division includes our core operations of farming, harvesting, lemon packing and lemon sales operations. The rental operations division includes our residential and commercial rentals, leased land operations and organic recycling. The real estate development division includes our investments in real estate development projects. Financial information and discussion of our four reportable segments are contained in the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Agribusiness DivisionSummary

The agribusiness division represented approximately 97%, 96% and 96% of our fiscal year 2019, 2018 and 2017 consolidated revenues, respectively, of which fresh lemons and lemon packing combined represented 87%, 80% and 78% of our fiscal year 2019, 2018 and 2017 consolidated revenues, respectively.
Our lemon farming is included in our “fresh lemons” and “lemon packing” reportable operating segments within our financial statements. We are one of the largest growers of lemons and avocados in the United States. We market and sell lemons directly to our food service, wholesale and retail customers throughout the United States, Canada, Asia, Australia and certain other international markets. DuringWe are one of the six months ended April 30, 2020, lemon sales were comprisedlargest growers of approximately 71% in domesticlemons and Canadian sales, 26% in sales to domestic exporters and 3% in international sales. Additionally, we had approximately $1.5 million of lemon and orange sales in Chile by PDA and San Pablo and $2.5 million of lemon and orange sales in Argentina by Trapani Freshavocados in the six months ended April 30, 2020.United States. We sell a majority of our avocados to Calavo. Additionally, we sell our oranges and specialty citrus to Sunkist-licensed and other third-party packinghouses. We sellpackinghouses, our pistachios to a roaster, packager and marketer of nuts, and our wine grapes are sold to various wine producers.


Historically, our agribusiness operations havedivision has been seasonal in nature with quarterly revenue fluctuating depending on the timing and variety of crops being harvested. Cultural costs in our agribusiness division tend to be higher in the first and second quarters and lower in the third and fourth quarters because of the timing of expensing cultural costs in the current year that were inventoried in the prior year. Our harvest costs generally increase in the second quarter and peak in the third quarter, coinciding with the increasing production and revenue.
 
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Fluctuations in price are a function of global supply and demand with weather conditions, such as unusually low temperatures, typically having the most dramatic effect on the amount of lemons supplied in any individual growing season. We believe we have a competitive advantage by maintaining our own lemon packing operations, even though a significant portion of the costs related to these operations are fixed. As a result, cost per carton is a function of fruit throughput. While we regularly monitor our costs for redundancies and opportunities for cost reductions, we also supplement the number of lemons we pack in our packinghouse with additional lemons procured from other growers. Because the fresh utilization rate for our lemons, or percentage of lemons we harvest and pack that are sold to the fresh market, is directly related to the quality of lemons we pack and, consequently, the price we receive per 40-pound box, we only pack lemons from other growers if we determine their lemons are of good quality.
 
Our avocado producing business is important to us, yet it faces constraints on growth as there is little additional land with sufficient water that can be cost-effectively acquired to support new avocado orchards in Southern California. Also, avocado production is cyclical as avocados typically bear fruit on a bi-annual basis with large crops in one year followed by smaller crops the next year. While our avocado production can be volatile, the profitability and cash flow realized from our avocados helps to diversify our fruit production base.
 
In addition to growing lemons and avocados, we grow oranges, specialty citrus and other crops, typically utilizing land not suitable for growing high quality lemons. We regularly monitor the demand for the fruit we grow in the ever-changing marketplace to identify trends. For instance, while per capita consumption of oranges in the United States has been decreasing since 2000 primarily as a result of consumers increasing their consumption of mandarin oranges and other specialty citrus, the international market demand for U.S. oranges has increased. As a result, we have focused our orange production on high quality late season Navel oranges primarily for export to Japan, China and Korea, which are typically highly profitable niche markets. We produce our specialty citrus and other crops in response to identified consumer trends and believe that we are a leader in the niche production and sale of certain of these high margin fruits. We carefully monitor the respective markets of specialty citrus and other crops and we believe that demand for the types and varieties of specialty citrus and other crops that we grow will continue to increase throughout the world.
 
Other DivisionsRental Operations Summary
 
Our rental operations division includes our residential and commercial rentals, leased land operations and organic recycling. Our rental operations division represented approximately 3%, 4% and 4% of our consolidated revenues in fiscal years 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Our residential rental units generate reliable cash flows whichthat we use to partially fund the operations of all threeoperating costs of our business divisions and provide affordable housing to many of our employees, including our agribusiness employees, aemployees. This unique employment benefit that helps us maintain a dependable, long-term employee base. In addition, our leased land business provides us with a typically profitable diversification. Revenue from rental operations is generally level throughout the year.

OurReal Estate Development Summary

We invest in real estate development division includes our real estate development investments. The real estate development division had no revenue in fiscal years 2019, 2018 or 2017. Weinvestment projects and recognize that long-term strategies are required for successful real estate development activities. Our goal is to redeploy real estate earnings and cash flow into the expansion of our agribusiness and other income producing real estate. For real estate development projects and joint ventures, it is not unusual for the timing and amounts of revenues and costs, partner contributions and distributions, project loans, and other financing assumptions and project cash flows to be impacted by government approvals, project revenue and cost estimates and assumptions, economic conditions, financing sources and product demand as well as other factors. Such factors could affect our results of operations, cash flows and liquidity. 
 

Water Resources
 
Our water resources include water rights, usage rights and pumping rights to the water in aquifers under, and canals that run through, the land we own. Water for our farming operations located in Ventura County, California is sourced from the existing water resources associated with our land, which includes approximately 8,600-acre feet of adjudicatedrights to water rights in the adjudicated Santa Paula Basin (aquifer) and the un-adjudicated Fillmore Basin. and Paso Robles Basins (aquifers). We use ground water and water from local water districts in Tulare County and ground water in San Bernardino County. Following our acquisition of Associated Citrus Packers, Inc. ("Associated"), we began using federal project water in Arizona from the Colorado River through the YMIDD. We also have acquired water rights in Chile related to our acquisitions of PDA and San Pablo and in Argentina related to our acquisition of Trapani Fresh.

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We use a combination of ground water provided by wells that derive water from the San Joaquin Valley Basin and water from various water districts and irrigation districts in Tulare County, California, which is in the agriculturally productive San Joaquin Valley. We use ground water provided by wells which derive water from the Cadiz Valley Basin at the Cadiz Ranch in San Bernardino County, California. Our Windfall Farms property located in San Luis Obispo County, California obtains water from wells that derive water from the Paso Robles Basin. Our Associated Citrus Packers, Inc. ("Associated") farming operations in Yuma, Arizona source water from the Colorado River through the YMIDD, where we have access to approximately 11,700-acre feet of Class 3 Colorado River water rights. We use ground water provided by wells and surface water for our PDA and San Pablo farming operations in La Serena, Chile and our Trapani Fresh farming operations in Argentina.


California has historically experienced periods of below average precipitation. Precipitation in 2019 brought reliefprecipitation since 2018 and according to California’sthe U.S. Drought Monitor, California is experiencing severe drought conditions althoughas of April 30, 2021. In May 2021, the few years prior to 2019 were amongCalifornia Governor declared a drought state of emergency for 41 of the most severe droughts on record. Rainfall, snow levels and water content of snow pack were significantly below historical averages. These conditions resulted in reduced water levels in streams, rivers, lakes, aquifers and reservoirs.58 counties. Federal officials who oversee the Central Valley Project, California’s largest water delivery system, and 100%allocated 5% of the contracted amount of water was provided to San Joaquin Valley farmers in 2019, 2018 and 20172021 compared to 75%100% in 2016 and zero in 2015.2017 through 2020.


Recent Developments

We are equal partners in a joint venture with The Lewis Group of Companies (“Lewis”) for the residential development of our East Area I real estate development project. To consummate the transaction, we formed Limoneira Lewis Community Builders, LLC (the "LLCB" or "Joint Venture") as the development entity. The first phase of the project broke ground to commence mass grading in November 2017. The Joint Venture has closed on lot sales representing 244464 units from inception through April 30, 2020.2021, including 110 units in fiscal year 2021. For further information see Note 75 – Real Estate Development of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

On May 30, 2019, we acquired a 51% interest in a joint venture, Trapani Fresh, formed with FGF Trapani (“FGF”), a multi-generational, family owned citrus operation in Argentina. To consummate the transaction, we formed a subsidiary under the name Limoneira Argentina S.A.U. (“Limoneira Argentina”) as the managing partner and acquired a 51% interest in an Argentine Trust that holds a 75% interest in Finca Santa Clara (“Santa Clara”), a ranch with approximately 1,200 acres of planted lemons. Trapani Fresh controls the trust and grows, packs, markets and sells fresh citrus. Total consideration paid for our interest in Trapani Fresh was $15.0 million. Subsequently, in February 2020, FGF agreed to a decrease in the purchase consideration of $0.2 million to reflect profits that Limoneira Argentina would have received had the transaction been consummated at the beginning of the 2019 lemon export season.


In the first quarter of fiscal yearDecember 2020, we entered into an agreementreceived $5.0 million of federal income tax refunds related to sell our Sevilla property for $2.7 million. After transaction and other costs, we expect to receive proceeds of approximately $2.6 million and recognize an insignificant gain. At April 30, 2020, the $2.5 million carrying value of the property was classified as held for sale and included in prepaid expenses and other current assets.

In March 2020, we entered into a revolving equity line of credit promissory note and loan agreement with Farm Credit West for a $15.0 million Revolving Equity Line of Credit (the "RELOC") secured by a first lien on the Windfall Investors, LLC property. The loan matures in 2043 and features a 3-year draw period followed by 20 years of fully amortized loan payments. The interest rate is variable with monthly interest-only payments during the 3-year draw period and monthly principal and interest payments thereafter.

In March 2020, we sold our remaining 200,000 shares of Calavo Growers, Inc. ("Calavo") common stock at an average price of $55.29 per share. Net proceeds from the sale were $11.0 million and we recognized a loss of $6.3 million.

On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was signed into law. The CARES Act provides numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including temporary changes regarding the prior and future utilization of net operating losses, temporary changeswe expect to the prior and future limitations on interest deductions, temporary suspension of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, the creation of certain refundable employee retention credits, and technical corrections from prior tax legislation for tax depreciation of certain qualified improvement property. We have evaluated the impact on our consolidated financial statements and estimated the impact of approximately $1.4receive an additional $0.9 million of income tax




Recent Developments (continued) 

benefit and $4.9 million federal refund as a result of the CARES Act. We anticipate we will benefit from the utilization of net operating losses, the technical correction for qualified leasehold improvements eligible for 100% tax bonus depreciation and potentially other provisions within the CARES Act.

ForCalifornia state refunds in fiscal year 2019,2021.

On March 12, 2020, the Board of Directors of our Company approved a share repurchase program authorizing us to repurchase up to $10.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock through March 2021. During fiscal year 2020, we declared cash dividends to our stockholders totaling $0.30 per commonpurchased 250,977 shares under the share repurchase program for approximately $3.5 million. This program expired in the aggregate amount of $5.3 million. March 2021.

On April 15, 2020,March 23, 2021, we declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per common share which was paid on April 19, 2020,16, 2021, in the aggregate amount of $1.3 million to common stockholders of record as of April 8, 2020. On December 17, 2019, we declared a cash dividend of $0.075 per common share, which was paid on January 15, 2020, in the aggregate amount of $1.3 million to common stockholders of record as of December 30, 2019.5, 2021.


COVID-19 Pandemic


The global spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in recent monthsthe past year has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted global supply chains and created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets. The impact of this pandemic has created significant uncertainty in the global economy and has affected our business, employees, suppliers and customers.


The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on the industries and markets in which we conduct business. In particular, the United States lemon market has seen a significant decline in volume, with lemon demand falling since wide spread shelter in place orders were issued in mid-March 2020, resulting in a significant market oversupply. The export market for fresh product has also significantly declined due to COVID-19 impacts.


The decline in demand for our products duringbeginning the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, which we believe was a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, negatively impacted our sales and profitability for the second, quarterthird and fourth quarters of 2020.fiscal year 2020 and in the first half of fiscal year 2021. We also expect an adverse impact on our sales and profitability in future periods. These impacts are expected to be material. However, the duration of these trends and the magnitude of such impacts cannot be precisely estimated at this time, as they are affected by a number of factors, many of which are outside management’s control, including, but not limited, to those presented in - Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report.our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020. Although subject to unforeseen changes that may arise as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, we currently expect improvement duringin the second half of 2020, specifically as restaurants and bars begin to reopen.fiscal year 2021.


We took proactive actions early on to protect the health of our employees and their families, including curtailing business travel and encouraging video conferencing whenever possible. In addition, as the COVID-19 pandemic worsened throughout March and into April and Maythe spring of 2020, we allowed personnel to work remotely to the extent possible. While we believe we have taken appropriate measuresresponded appropriately to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as the situation evolves, into what could be a more prolonged pandemic, we will continue to analyze additional mitigation measures that
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may be needed to preserve the health and safety of our workforce and our customers and the ongoing continuity of our business operations. Those measures might include modifying workspaces, continuing social distancing policies, implementing new personal protective equipment or health screening policies at our facilities, or such other industry best practices needed to continue to maintain a healthy and safe environment for our employees amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, in February 2021 the COVID-19 vaccine was offered to our employees.


Given the economic uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year, we have taken actions to improve our current liquidity position, including temporarily postponing capital expenditures, selling equity securities to increase cash, reducing operating costs, and substantially reducing discretionary spending.


We are one of the largest growers of lemons and avocados in the United States and maintain our country's food chain infrastructure and thus wereare considered an essential business and permitted to remain open during the second quarter of 2020,ongoing pandemic, be it at reduced volumes, in order to fulfill our customers' needs. However, there is significant uncertainty around the breadth and duration of our business disruptions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as its impact on the U.S. economy, the ongoing business operations of our clients and our results of operations and financial condition. While our management team is actively monitoring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and may take further actions altering our business operations that we determine are in the best interests of our employees and clients or as required by federal, state, or local authorities, the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for the remaindersecond half of fiscal year 20202021 and beyond cannot be fully estimated at this point. The following discussions are subject to the future effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our ongoing business operations.

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Results of Operations
 
The following table shows the results of operations (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
 2021202020212020
Revenues:  
Agribusiness$43,989 $38,439 $81,126 $78,922 
Other operations1,143 1,132 2,281 2,305 
Total net revenues45,132 39,571 83,407 81,227 
Costs and expenses:
Agribusiness36,442 35,949 73,380 78,492 
Other operations1,090 1,117 2,172 2,386 
Selling, general and administrative5,216 5,338 11,111 11,648 
Total costs and expenses42,748 42,404 86,663 92,526 
Operating income (loss):
Agribusiness7,547 2,490 7,746 430 
Other operations53 15 109 (81)
Selling, general and administrative(5,216)(5,338)(11,111)(11,648)
Operating income (loss)2,384 (2,833)(3,256)(11,299)
Other income (expense):
Interest income25 — 68 — 
Interest expense, net of patronage dividends(622)(1,052)(488)(997)
Equity in earnings (losses) of investments, net643 (371)1,009 (491)
Loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.— (4,275)— (6,299)
Other income (expense), net57 (280)51 235 
Total other income (expense)103 (5,978)640 (7,552)
Income (loss) before income tax (provision) benefit2,487 (8,811)(2,616)(18,851)
Income tax (provision) benefit(974)3,505 213 6,641 
Net income (loss)1,513 (5,306)(2,403)(12,210)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest420 423 128 900 
Net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company$1,933 $(4,883)$(2,275)$(11,310)
 Three Months Ended April 30, Six Months Ended April 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Revenues: 
  
    
Agribusiness$38,439
 $40,823
 $78,922
 $81,623
Other1,132
 1,212
 2,305
 2,430
Total net revenues39,571
 42,035
 81,227
 84,053
Costs and expenses:       
Agribusiness35,949
 37,078
 78,492
 75,994
Other operations1,117
 1,119
 2,386
 2,226
Selling, general and administrative5,338
 4,843
 11,648
 9,858
Total costs and expenses42,404
 43,040
 92,526
 88,078
Operating loss:       
Agribusiness2,490
 3,745
 430
 5,629
Other operations15
 93
 (81) 204
Selling, general and administrative(5,338) (4,843) (11,648) (9,858)
Operating loss(2,833) (1,005) (11,299) (4,025)
Other (expense) income:       
Interest expense, net(1,052) (686) (997) (539)
Equity in (loss) earnings of investments(371) 1,927
 (491) 1,969
(Loss) gain on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.(4,275) 3,612
 (6,299) (298)
Other (expense) income, net(280) 56
 235
 360
Total other (expense) income(5,978) 4,909
 (7,552) 1,492
(Loss) income before income tax benefit (provision)(8,811) 3,904
 (18,851) (2,533)
Income tax benefit (provision)3,505
 (1,084) 6,641
 677
Net (loss) income(5,306) 2,820
 (12,210) (1,856)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest423
 (5) 900
 (22)
Net (loss) income attributable to Limoneira Company$(4,883) $2,815
 $(11,310) $(1,878)
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
Due to significant depreciable assets associated with the nature of our operations and interest costs associated with our capital structure, management believes that earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and adjusted EBITDA, which excludes gain or loss (gain) on stock in Calavo LLCB earnings in equity investments, disposalsand sale and disposal of assets and impairments on real estate developmentproperty assets when applicable, is an important measure to evaluate our results of operations between periods on a more comparable basis. Adjusted EBITDA in previous periods also excluded LLCB earnings in equity investment which is no longer excluded due to management’s anticipation of future cash distributions related to the investment in LLCB. Adjusted EBITDA for prior periods has been restated to conform to the current presentation. Such measurements are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be construed as an alternative to reported results determined in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP information provided is unique to us and may not be consistent with methodologies used by other companies.


EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are summarized and reconciled to net lossincome (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company which management considers to be the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP as follows (in thousands):

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 Three Months Ended April 30, Six Months Ended April 30,
 2020 2019 2020 2019
Net (loss) income attributable to Limoneira Company$(4,883) $2,815
 $(11,310) $(1,878)
Interest expense, net1,052
 686
 997
 539
Income tax (benefit) provision(3,505) 1,084
 (6,641) (677)
Depreciation and amortization2,433
 2,121
 4,998

4,247
EBITDA$(4,903) $6,706
 $(11,956) $2,231
Loss (gain) on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.4,275
 (3,612) 6,299
 298
LLCB loss (earnings) in equity investment116
 (2,270) 61
 (2,270)
Loss on asset disposals514
 
 514
 
Adjusted EBITDA$2
 $824
 $(5,082) $259
 Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,
 2021202020212020
Net income (loss) attributable to Limoneira Company$1,933 $(4,883)$(2,275)$(11,310)
Interest income(25)— (68)— 
Interest expense, net of patronage dividends622 1,052 488 997 
Income tax provision (benefit)974 (3,505)(213)(6,641)
Depreciation and amortization2,552 2,433 5,053 4,998 
EBITDA$6,056 $(4,903)$2,985 $(11,956)
Loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.— 4,275 — 6,299 
(Gain) loss on sale and disposal of property assets(16)514 (16)514 
Adjusted EBITDA$6,040 $(114)$2,969 $(5,143)
 
Three Months Ended April 30, 20202021 Compared to the Three Months Ended April 30, 20192020
 
Revenues
 
Total net revenues for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $39.6$45.1 million compared to $42.0$39.6 million for the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020. The 6% decrease14% increase of $2.5$5.5 million was primarily the result of decreasedincreased agribusiness revenues, as detailed below ($ in thousands):
Agribusiness Revenues for the Three Months Ended April 30, Agribusiness Revenues for the Three Months Ended April 30,
20202019 Change 20212020Change
Lemons$32,598
$36,382
 $(3,784)(10)%Lemons$38,703 $32,598 $6,105 19%
Avocados2,022
540
 1,482
274%Avocados2,707 2,022 685 34%
Oranges2,667
1,991
 676
34%Oranges1,404 2,667 (1,263)(47)%
Specialty citrus and other crops1,152
1,910
 (758)(40)%Specialty citrus and other crops1,175 1,152 23 2%
Agribusiness revenues$38,439
$40,823
 $(2,384)(6)%Agribusiness revenues$43,989 $38,439 $5,550 14%
 
Lemons: The decreaseincrease in the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily the result of lower prices partially offset by increased volume and higher prices of fresh lemons sold compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. Second quarter of fiscal year 2020 includes sales of $2.3 million by Trapani Fresh on 143,000 cartons of fresh lemons sold.2020. During the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, fresh lemon sales were $25.3$28.7 million and $26.3$25.3 million on, in aggregate, 1,475,0001,528,000 and 1,300,0001,475,000 cartons of lemons sold at average per carton priceprices of $18.79 and $17.14, and $20.26, respectively.COVID-19 related food service closures reduced the demand for lemons and created an over-supply in the marketplace. This oversupply of lemons resulted in lower average per carton prices in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. Lemon revenues in the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020 and 2019 included $3.9$6.1 million and $4.0$3.9 million shipping and handling, $1.6 million and $4.3$1.6 million lemon by-products and $1.9$2.3 million and $1.8$1.9 million other lemon sales, respectively. Other lemon sales in the second quarter of fiscal years 2020 and 2019 included $0.9 million and $1.0 million in Chile, respectively.

Avocados: The increase in the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily the result of an increase in price andincreased volume of avocados sold partially offset by lower prices compared to the same period inof fiscal year 2019.2020. During the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, 2,142,000 and 2019, 1.2 million and 0.4 million1,233,000 pounds of avocados were sold at an average per pound price of $1.26 and $1.64, and $1.27, respectively.

Oranges: The increase in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 was primarily the result of higher prices of oranges partially offset by a decrease in volume of oranges sold compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. In the second quarter of fiscal years 2020 and 2019, 356,000 and 361,000 40-pound carton equivalents of oranges were sold at average per carton price of $7.49 and $5.52, respectively.

Specialty citrus and other crops: The decrease in the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily the result of a decrease indecreased volume of oranges sold partially offset by higher prices of specialty citrus sold compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019.2020. In the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, we sold 154,000 and 356,000 40-pound carton equivalents of oranges at an average per carton price of $9.12 and $7.49, respectively. Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021, revenues included $0.1 million in Chile and in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, revenues included $0.6 million of oranges purchased for resale.
Specialty citrus and other crops: Specialty citrus and other crops revenues in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 were similar to the same period in fiscal year 2020. During the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, we sold 129,000 and 2019, 125,000 and 272,000 40-pound carton equivalents of specialty citrus were sold at an average per carton price of $9.11 and $9.22, and $7.02, respectively.


Other operations revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was similar to the same period of fiscal year 2020.





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Costs and Expenses

 
Our total costs and expenses in the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $42.4$42.7 million compared to $43.0$42.4 million in the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020. The 1% decreaseincrease of $0.6$0.3 million was primarily attributable to increases in our harvest costs and packing costs, partially offset by decreases in our agribusinessgrowing costs and expenses.third-party grower costs. Costs and expenses associated with our agribusiness division include packing costs, harvest costs, growing costs, costs related to the fruit we procure and sell for third-party growers and depreciation and amortization expense, as detailed below ($ in thousands):
 Agribusiness Costs and Expenses for the Three Months Ended April 30,
 20212020Change
Packing costs$11,653 $11,131 $522 5%
Harvest costs5,520 4,604 916 20%
Growing costs6,713 6,812 (99)(1)%
Third-party grower costs10,271 11,242 (971)(9)%
Depreciation and amortization2,285 2,160 125 6%
Agribusiness costs and expenses$36,442 $35,949 $493 1%
 Agribusiness Costs and Expenses for the Three Months Ended April 30,
 20202019 Change
Packing costs$11,131
$10,664
 $467
4%
Harvest costs4,604
4,672
 (68)(1)%
Growing costs6,812
6,665
 147
2%
Third-party grower costs11,242
13,217
 (1,975)(15)%
Depreciation and amortization2,160
1,860
 300
16%
Agribusiness costs and expenses$35,949
$37,078
 $(1,129)(3)%


Packing costs: Packing costs primarily consist of the costs to pack lemons for sale such as labor and benefits, cardboard cartons, fruit treatments, packing and shipping supplies and facility operating costs. In the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, lemon packing costs were $10.9 million and $10.4 million, and $9.9 million, respectively, which include Trapani Fresh lemon packing costs of $0.6 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020.respectively. During the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, we packed and sold 1,475,0001,528,000 and 1,300,0001,475,000 cartons of lemons at average per carton costs of $7.06$7.12 and $7.60,$7.06, respectively. Additionally, packing costs included $0.7 million and $0.8 million of shipping costs in the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, packing costs included $0.8 million and 2019,$0.7 million of shipping costs, respectively.

Harvest costs: Harvest costs forThe increase in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 were similar2021 was primarily the result of increased volume of lemons and avocados harvested partially offset by decreased volume of oranges and specialty citrus harvested compared to the second quarter of 2019.same period in fiscal year 2020.

Growing costs: Growing costs, also referred to as cultural costs, consist of orchard maintenance costs such as cultivation, fertilization and soil amendments, pest control, pruning and irrigation. InThe decrease in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 growing costs were similar2021 was primarily due to the same period in fiscal year 2019. Growing costs reflect farm management decisions based on weather, harvest timing and crop conditions.

Third-party grower costs: We sell fruitlemons that we grow and fruitlemons that we procure from other growers. The cost of procuring fruitlemons from other growers is referred to as third-party grower costs. The decrease in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 is2021 was primarily attributabledue to lower prices partially offset by increaseddecreased volume of third-party grower fruit sold.lemons sold partially offset by higher prices compared to the same period of fiscal year 2020. Of the 1,475,0001,528,000 and 1,300,0001,475,000 cartons of lemons packed and sold during the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, 758,000 (50%) and 2019, respectively, 882,000 (60%) and 770,000 (59%) cartons were procured from third-party growers at average per carton prices of $12.92 and $11.70, respectively. Additionally, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 and $17.01, respectively.2020 we incurred $0.5 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of costs for purchased, packed fruit for resale.

Depreciation and amortization: Depreciation and amortization expense for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 was approximately $0.3$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019, primarily due to2020.

Other operations expenses were $1.1 million in the acquisitionsecond quarter of Trapani Fresh in May 2019.fiscal years 2021 and 2020.


Selling, general and administrative costs and expenses were $5.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to $5.3 million in the three months ended April 30, 2020 compared to $4.8 million in the three months ended April 30, 2019.second quarter of fiscal year 2020. The $0.5 million increase was primarily the result2% decrease of $0.6 million due to the acquisition of Trapani Fresh, $0.1 million in trainingprimarily consisted of the following:

Audit, audit-related and income tax fees for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 were $0.4 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2020.
Lemon selling expenses for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 were $0.3 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2020.
Training, depreciation and other costs associated with an ERP software implementation and $0.3for the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 were $0.1 million lower than the same period of other selling and administrative expenses, partially offset by a net decrease in salaries,fiscal year 2020.
Labor, benefits and incentive compensation for the second quarter of $0.5fiscal year 2021 were $0.7 million ashigher than the same period of April 30, 2020 compared to April 30, 2019.fiscal year 2020.


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Other Income (Expense)
 
Other (Expense) Income
income in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021 was comprised primarily of $0.6 million of equity in earnings of investments and $0.6 million of net interest expense. Other expense forin the three months ended April 30,second quarter of fiscal year 2020 was comprised primarily of $4.3 million loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc., $0.4 million of equity in losslosses of investments and $1.1 million of net interest expense, net. Other income for the three months ended April 30, 2019 was comprised primarily of $3.6 million gain on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc., and $1.9 million of equity in earnings of investments, partially offset by $0.7 million of interest expense, net.expense.
 

Income Taxes
 
We recorded an estimated income tax (provision) benefit of $3.5$(1.0) million and a tax provision of $1.1$3.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 20192020 on pre-tax lossincome (loss) of $8.8$2.5 million and a pre-tax income of $3.9$(8.8) million, respectivelyrespectively. The tax benefitprovision recorded for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 differs from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% due primarily to a $1.4 million discrete benefit related to the CARES Act.foreign jurisdictions which are taxed at different rates, state taxes, and nondeductible tax items. Our projected annual effective blended tax rate for fiscal year 20202021, excluding discrete items, is approximately 29.3%36.7%.
 
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest represents 10% and 49% of the net loss (income) of PDA and Trapani Fresh, respectively.


Six Months Ended April 30, 20202021 Compared to the Six Months Ended April 30, 20192020
 
Revenues
 
Total net revenues for the six months ended April 30, 20202021 were $81.2$83.4 million compared to $84.1$81.2 million for the six months ended April 30, 2019.2020. The 3% decreaseincrease of $2.8$2.2 million was primarily the result of decreasedincreased agribusiness revenues, as detailed below ($ in thousands):
Agribusiness Revenues for the Six Months Ended April 30, Agribusiness Revenues for the Six Months Ended April 30,
20202019 Change 20212020Change
Lemons$68,749
$74,978
 $(6,229)(8)%Lemons$72,900 $68,749 $4,151 6%
Avocados2,190
543
 1,647
303%Avocados2,707 2,190 517 24%
Oranges4,939
2,937
 2,002
68%Oranges2,495 4,939 (2,444)(49)%
Specialty citrus and other crops3,044
3,165
 (121)(4)%Specialty citrus and other crops3,024 3,044 (20)(1)%
Agribusiness revenues$78,922
$81,623
 $(2,701)(3)%Agribusiness revenues$81,126 $78,922 $2,204 3%
 
Lemons: The decreaseincrease in the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily the result of lower prices partially offset by increased volume of fresh lemons sold partially offset by lower prices compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. Fiscal year 2020 includes sales of $2.5 million by Trapani Fresh on 196,000 cartons of fresh lemons sold.2020. During the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, fresh lemon sales were $52.3$53.7 million and $57.2$52.3 million on, in aggregate, 2,755,0002,847,000 and 2,572,0002,755,000 cartons of lemons sold at average per carton prices of $18.85 and $18.99, and $22.26, respectively.COVID-19 related food service closures reduced the demand for lemons and created an over-supply in the marketplace. This oversupply of lemons resulted in lower average per carton prices in the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. Lemon revenues included $8.0 million and $8.1 million shipping and handling, $2.6 million and $6.3 million lemon by-products and $5.9 million and $3.3 million other lemon sales during the first six months of fiscal years 2020 and 2019, respectively. Other lemon sales in the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020 and 2019 included $1.3$11.0 million and $1.4$8.0 million in Chile,shipping and handling, $2.5 million and $2.6 million lemon by-products and $5.8 million and $5.9 million other lemon sales, respectively.

Avocados: The increase in the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily the result of increased price and volume of avocados sold partially offset by lower prices compared to the same period inof fiscal year 2019.2020. During the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, 2,142,000 and 2019, 1.4 million and 0.4 million1,359,000 pounds of avocados were sold at an average per pound price of $1.26 and $1.61, and $1.27, respectively.

Oranges: The increase in the first six months of fiscal year 2020 was primarily the result of an increase in price and volume of oranges sold compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. During the six months of fiscal years 2020 and 2019, 551,000 and 486,000 40-pound carton equivalents of oranges were sold at average per carton prices of $8.75 and $6.04, respectively. Additionally, in the first six months of fiscal years 2020 and 2019, revenues included $0.1 million and $0.2 million in Chile, respectively.

Specialty citrus and other crops: The decrease in the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily the result of a decrease indecreased volume of oranges sold partially offset by higher prices of specialty citrus sold compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019.2020. In the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, we sold 273,000 and 551,000 40-pound carton equivalents of oranges at an average per carton price of $9.14 and $8.75, respectively. Additionally, in the first six months of both fiscal years 2021 and 2020, revenues included $0.1 million in Chile and in the first six months of fiscal year 2020, revenues included $1.4 million of oranges purchased for resale.
Specialty citrus and other crops: Specialty citrus and other crops revenues in the first six months of fiscal year 2021 were similar to the same period in fiscal year 2020. During the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, we sold 243,000 and 2019, 256,000 and 353,000 40-pound carton equivalents of specialty citrus were sold at an average per carton price of $12.44 and $11.89, and $8.97, respectively.


Other operations revenue in the first six months of fiscal year 2021 was similar to the same period of fiscal year 2020.

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Costs and Expenses
 

Our total costs and expenses in the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $92.5$86.7 million compared to $88.1$92.5 million in the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020. The 5% increase6% decrease of $4.4$5.9 million was primarily attributable to increasesdecreases in our agribusinessgrowing and selling, general and administrativethird-party grower costs and expenses.partially offset by increased packing costs. Costs and expenses associated with our agribusiness division include packing costs, harvest costs, growing costs, costs related to the fruit we procure and sell for third-party growers and depreciation and amortization expense, as detailed below ($ in thousands):
 Agribusiness Costs and Expenses for the Six Months Ended April 30,
 20212020Change
Packing costs$22,030 $20,286 $1,744 9%
Harvest costs10,443 10,852 (409)(4)%
Growing costs14,825 16,591 (1,766)(11)%
Third-party grower costs21,585 26,319 (4,734)(18)%
Depreciation and amortization4,497 4,444 53 1%
Agribusiness costs and expenses$73,380 $78,492 $(5,112)(7)%
 Agribusiness Costs and Expenses for the Six Months Ended April 30,
 20202019 Change
Packing costs$20,286
$19,448
 $838
4%
Harvest costs10,852
9,237
 1,615
17%
Growing costs16,591
14,278
 2,313
16%
Third-party grower costs26,319
29,303
 (2,984)(10)%
Depreciation and amortization4,444
3,728
 716
19%
Agribusiness costs and expenses$78,492
$75,994
 $2,498
3%


Packing costs: Packing costs primarily consist of the costs to pack lemons for sale such as labor and benefits, cardboard cartons, fruit treatments, packing and shipping supplies and facility operating costs. Lemon packing costs were $19.0 million and $18.2 million inIn the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019, respectively, which include Trapani Fresh2020, lemon packing costs of $0.6were $20.4 million during the first six months of fiscal year 2020.and $19.0 million, respectively. During the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, we packed and sold 2,755,0002,847,000 and 2,572,0002,755,000 cartons of lemons at average per carton costs of $6.89$7.17 and $7.06,$6.89, respectively. Additionally, packing costs included $1.3 million of shipping costs in the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, packing costs included $1.6 million and 2019.$1.3 million of shipping costs, respectively.

Harvest costs: The increasedecrease in the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily attributable tothe result of decreased volume of oranges and specialty citrus harvested partially offset by increased volume of lemons and avocados harvested.harvested compared to the same period in fiscal year 2020.

Growing costs: Growing costs, also referred to as cultural costs, consist of orchard maintenance costs such as cultivation, fertilization and soil amendments, pest control, pruning and irrigation. The increasedecrease in the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 was primarily due to net increased cost for cultivation and Argentina growing costs, partially offset by pest control, pruning and Chile growing costs compared to the same period in fiscal year 2019. Growing costs reflect farm management decisions based on weather, harvest timing and crop conditions.

Third-party grower costs: We sell fruitlemons that we grow and fruitlemons that we procure from other growers. The cost of procuring fruitlemons from other growers is referred to as third-party grower costs. The decrease in the first six months of fiscal year 2020 is2021 was primarily attributabledue to decreased volume and lower prices partially offset by increased volume of third-party grower fruit sold.lemons sold compared to the same period of fiscal year 2020. Of the 2,755,0002,847,000 and 2,572,0002,755,000 cartons of lemons packed and sold during the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020, 1,394,000 (49%) and 2019, respectively, 1,587,000 (58%) and 1,527,000 (59%) cartons were procured from third-party growers at average per carton prices of $13.70 and $13.87, respectively. Additionally, in the first six months of fiscal year 2021 and $18.92, respectively.2020 we incurred $2.5 million and $4.3 million, respectively, of costs for purchased, packed fruit for resale.

Depreciation and amortization: Depreciation and amortization expense for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 was approximately $0.7$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019, primarily due to2020.

Other operations expenses were $2.2 million and $2.4 million in the acquisitionfirst six months of Trapani Fresh in May 2019.fiscal years 2021 and 2020, respectively.


Selling, general and administrative costs and expenses were $11.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2021 compared to $11.6 million in the first six months ended April 30, 2020 compared to $9.9of fiscal year 2020. The 5% decrease of $0.5 million inprimarily consisted of the following:

Lemon selling expenses for the first six months ended April 30, 2019. The $1.8of fiscal year 2021 were $0.6 million increase was primarilylower than the resultsame period of a $0.8 million increase due to the acquisition of Trapani Fresh, $0.5 million increase in trainingfiscal year 2020.
Training, depreciation and other costs associated with an ERP software implementation for the first six months of fiscal year 2021 were $0.4 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2020.
Labor, benefits and $0.5incentive compensation for the first six months of fiscal year 2021 were $0.6 million higher than the same period of other sellingfiscal year 2020.
General and administrative expenses, including certain corporate overhead expenses, asfor the first six months of April 30, 2020 compared to April 30, 2019.fiscal year 2021 were $0.2 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2020.


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Other Income (Expense)
 
Other (Expense) Income
income in the first six months of fiscal year 2021 was comprised primarily of $1.0 million of equity in earnings of investments and $0.4 million of net interest expense. Other expense forin the first six months ended April 30,of fiscal year 2020 was comprised primarily of $6.3 million loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc., $0.5 million of equity in losslosses of investments and $1.0 million of net interest expense, net. Other income for the six months ended April 30, 2019 was comprised primarily of $2.0 million of equity in earnings of investments partially offset by $0.5 million of interest expense, net.


expense.
 

Income Taxes
 
We recorded an estimated income tax benefit of $6.6$0.2 million and $0.7$6.6 million in the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 20192020 on pre-tax loss of $18.9$2.6 million and $2.5$18.9 million, respectively. The tax benefit recorded for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 differs from the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 21.0% due primarily to a $1.4 million discrete benefit related to the CARES Act.foreign jurisdictions which are taxed at different rates, state taxes, and nondeductible tax items. Our projected annual effective blended tax rate for fiscal year 20202021, excluding discrete items, is approximately 29.3%36.7%.
 
Net Loss (Income) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest represents 10% and 49% of the net loss (income) of PDA and Trapani Fresh, respectively.


Segment Results of Operations
 
We operate in four reportable operating segments: fresh lemons, lemon packing, avocados and other agribusiness. Our reportable operating segments are strategic business units with different products and services, distribution processes and customer bases. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments separately to monitor the different factors affecting financial results. Each segment is subject to review and evaluations related to current market conditions, market opportunities and available resources. See Note 2018 - Segment Information of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our operating segments.


Three Months Ended April 30, 20202021 Compared to the Three Months Ended April 30, 20192020
 
The following table shows the segment results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2021 (in thousands):
 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$32,600 $6,103 $— $2,707 $2,579 $43,989 $1,143 $45,132 
Intersegment revenue— 9,282 (9,282)— — — — — 
Total net revenues32,600 15,385 (9,282)2,707 2,579 43,989 1,143 45,132 
Costs and expenses28,629 10,874 (9,282)1,433 2,503 34,157 6,039 40,196 
Depreciation and amortization— — — — — 2,285 267 2,552 
Operating income (loss)$3,971 $4,511 $— $1,274 $76 $7,547 $(5,163)$2,384 

The following table shows the segment results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2020 (in thousands):
 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$28,715 $3,883 $— $2,022 $3,819 $38,439 $1,132 $39,571 
Intersegment revenue— 8,454 (8,454)— — — — — 
Total net revenues28,715 12,337 (8,454)2,022 3,819 38,439 1,132 39,571 
Costs and expenses26,961 10,328 (8,454)1,561 3,393 33,789 6,182 39,971 
Depreciation and amortization— — — — — 2,160 273 2,433 
Operating income (loss)$1,754 $2,009 $— $461 $426 $2,490 $(5,323)$(2,833)
 
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$28,715
$3,883
$
$2,022
$3,819
$38,439
$1,132
$39,571
Intersegment revenue
8,454
(8,454)




Total net revenues28,715
12,337
(8,454)2,022
3,819
38,439
1,132
39,571
Costs and expenses26,961
10,328
(8,454)1,561
3,393
33,789
6,182
39,971
Depreciation and amortization




2,160
273
2,433
Operating income (loss)$1,754
$2,009
$
$461
$426
$2,490
$(5,323)$(2,833)



The following table shows the segment results of operations for the three months ended April 30, 2019 (in thousands):



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Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$32,428
$3,954
$
$540
$3,901
$40,823
$1,212
$42,035
Intersegment revenue
8,157
(8,157)




Total net revenues32,428
12,111
(8,157)540
3,901
40,823
1,212
42,035
Costs and expenses27,915
10,664
(8,157)921
3,875
35,218
5,701
40,919
Depreciation and amortization




1,860
261
2,121
Operating income (loss)$4,513
$1,447
$
$(381)$26
$3,745
$(4,750)$(1,005)


The following analysis should be read in conjunction with the previous section “Results of Operations”.Operations.”


Fresh Lemons
 
Fresh lemons segment revenue is comprised of sales of fresh lemons, lemon by-products and other lemon revenue such as purchased, packed fruit for resale. For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our fresh lemons segment total net revenues were $28.7$32.6 million and $32.4$28.7 million, respectively. The 11% decrease14% increase of $3.7$3.9 million was primarily due to decreasesincreases in fresh lemon carton sales of $1.1$3.4 million, and lemon by-products of $2.7$0.1 million partially offset by an increase inand brokerage and other sales of $0.1$0.4 million.


Costs and expenses associated with our fresh lemons segment include harvest costs, growing costs and costs of fruitlemons we procure from third-party growers. For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our fresh lemons segment costs and expenses were $27.0$28.6 million and $27.9$27.0 million, respectively. The 3% decrease6% increase of $1.0$1.7 million primarily consisted of the following:
  

Harvest costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.2$1.2 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Growing costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.3$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Third-party grower costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $2.5$0.4 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Transportation costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.7$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Intersegment costs and expenses for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.3$0.8 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Lemon Packing
 
Lemon packing segment revenue is comprised of intersegment packing revenue and shipping and handling revenue. For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our lemon packing segment total net revenues were $15.4 million and $12.3 million, and $12.1respectively. The 25% increase of $3.0 million respectively.was primarily due to higher average per carton pack revenue.


Costs and expenses associated with our lemon packing segment consist of the cost to pack lemons for sale such as labor and benefits, cardboard cartons, fruit treatments, packing and shipping supplies and facility operating costs. For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our lemon packing costs and expenses were $10.9 million and $10.3 million, and $10.7respectively. The 5% increase of $0.5 million respectively.was primarily due to increased volume of lemons packed at higher average per carton costs.
 
For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, lemon packing segment operating income per carton sold was $1.41$2.95 and $1.11,$1.41, respectively.
 
In the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, the lemon packing segment included $8.5$9.3 million and $8.2$8.5 million, respectively, of intersegment revenues that were charged to the fresh lemons segment to pack lemons for sale. Such intersegment revenues and expenses are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements. 


Avocados
 
For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our avocados segment had total net revenues of $2.0$2.7 million and $0.5$2.0 million, respectively.
 
Costs and expenses associated with our avocados segment include harvest and growing costs. For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our avocados segment costs and expenses were $1.6$1.4 million and $0.9$1.6 million, respectively. The 69% increase8% decrease of $0.6$0.1 million primarily consisted of the following:growing costs.
Harvest costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 were $0.2 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.

Growing costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 were $0.5 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.


Other Agribusiness
 
For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our other agribusiness segment total net revenues were $3.8$2.6 million and $3.9$3.8 million, respectively. The 2%32% decrease of $0.1$1.2 million primarily consisted of the following:
 
Orange revenues for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.7$1.3 million higherlower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

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Specialty citrus and other crops revenues for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.8 million lower thansimilar to the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Costs and expenses associated with our other agribusiness segment include harvest costs, growing costs and purchased fruit costs. For the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our other agribusiness costs and expenses were $3.4$2.5 million and $3.9$3.4 million, respectively. The 12%26% decrease of $0.5$0.9 million primarily consisted of the following: 


Harvest costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.4 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Growing costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.7$0.1 million lowerhigher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Purchased fruit costs for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.6 million higherlower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Total agribusiness depreciation and amortization expenses for the second quarter of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.3$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Corporate and Other
 
Our rentalcorporate and other operations had total net revenues of approximately $1.1 million for the second quarter of both fiscal years 20202021 and 2019.2020.
 
Costs and expenses in rentalour corporate and other operations and real estate development for the second quarter of fiscal years 2021 and 2020 were approximately $6.0 million and 2019 were $1.1 million.$6.2 million, respectively, and include selling, general and administrative costs and expenses not allocated to the operating segments. Depreciation and amortization expenses for the second quarter of fiscal years 20202021 and 20192020 were similar at approximately $0.3 million.
Selling, general and administrative costs and expenses include other costs not allocated to the operating segments. Selling, general and administrative costs and expenses for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020 were $0.5 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.


Six Months Ended April 30, 20202021 Compared to the Six Months Ended April 30, 20192020
 
The following table shows the segment results of operations for the six months ended April 30, 2021 (in thousands):
 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$61,900 $11,000 $— $2,707 $5,519 $81,126 $2,281 $83,407 
Intersegment revenue— 15,967 (15,967)— — — — — 
Total net revenues61,900 26,967 (15,967)2,707 5,519 81,126 2,281 83,407 
Costs and expenses58,136 20,405 (15,967)1,433 4,876 68,883 12,727 81,610 
Depreciation and amortization— — — — — 4,497 556 5,053 
Operating income (loss)$3,764 $6,562 $— $1,274 $643 $7,746 $(11,002)$(3,256)

The following table shows the segment results of operations for the six months ended April 30, 2020 (in thousands):
 Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$60,772 $7,977 $— $2,190 $7,983 $78,922 $2,305 $81,227 
Intersegment revenue— 15,559 (15,559)— — — — — 
Total net revenues60,772 23,536 (15,559)2,190 7,983 78,922 2,305 81,227 
Costs and expenses61,312 18,937 (15,559)2,034 7,324 74,048 13,480 87,528 
Depreciation and amortization— — — — — 4,444 554 4,998 
Operating (loss) income$(540)$4,599 $— $156 $659 $430 $(11,729)$(11,299)
 
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$60,772
$7,977
$
$2,190
$7,983
$78,922
$2,305
$81,227
Intersegment revenue
15,559
(15,559)




Total net revenues60,772
23,536
(15,559)2,190
7,983
78,922
2,305
81,227
Costs and expenses61,312
18,937
(15,559)2,034
7,324
74,048
13,480
87,528
Depreciation and amortization




4,444
554
4,998
Operating income (loss)$(540)$4,599
$
$156
$659
$430
$(11,729)$(11,299)

The following table shows the segment results of operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (in thousands):
 
Fresh
Lemons
Lemon
Packing
Eliminations
 
Avocados
Other
Agribusiness
Total
Agribusiness
Corporate
and Other
Total
Revenues from external customers$66,921
$8,057
$
$543
$6,102
$81,623
$2,430
$84,053
Intersegment revenue
15,201
(15,201)




Total net revenues66,921
23,258
(15,201)543
6,102
81,623
2,430
84,053
Costs and expenses59,997
19,448
(15,201)1,637
6,385
72,266
11,565
83,831
Depreciation and amortization




3,728
519
4,247
Operating income (loss)$6,924
$3,810
$
$(1,094)$(283)$5,629
$(9,654)$(4,025)


The following analysis should be read in conjunction with the previous section “Results of Operations”.Operations.”


Fresh Lemons
 
Fresh lemons segment revenue is comprised of sales of fresh lemons, lemon by-products and other lemon revenue such as purchased, packed fruit for resale. For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our fresh lemons segment total net revenues were $60.8$61.9 million and $66.9$60.8 million, respectively. The 9% decrease2% increase of $6.1$1.1 million was primarily due to decreasesincreases in fresh
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lemon carton sales of $4.9 million and lemon by-products of $3.8$1.4 million partially offset by an increasedecreases in lemon by-products of $0.1 million and decreases in brokerage and other sales of $2.6$0.1 million.


Costs and expenses associated with our fresh lemons segment include harvest costs, growing costs and costs of fruitlemons we procure from third-party growers. For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our fresh lemons segment costs and expenses were $61.3$58.1 million and $60.0$61.3 million, respectively. The 2% increase5% decrease of $1.3$3.2 million primarily consisted of the following:
  
Harvest costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $1.5$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 20192020.


Growing costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $2.6$0.7 million higherlower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Third-party grower costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $4.4$3.3 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Transportation costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $1.3$0.3 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Intersegment costs and expenses for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.4 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Lemon Packing
 
Lemon packing segment revenue is comprised of intersegment packing revenue and shipping and handling revenue. For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our lemon packing segment total net revenues were $27.0 million and $23.5 million, and $23.3respectively. The 15% increase of $3.4 million respectively.was primarily due to higher average per carton pack revenue.


Costs and expenses associated with our lemon packing segment consist of the cost to pack lemons for sale such as labor and benefits, cardboard cartons, fruit treatments, packing and shipping supplies and facility operating costs. For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our lemon packing costs and expenses were $20.4 million and $18.9 million, and $19.4respectively. The 8% increase of $1.5 million respectively.was primarily due to increased volume of lemons packed at higher average per carton costs.
 
For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, lemon packing segment operating income per carton sold was $1.67$2.30 and $1.48,$1.67, respectively.
 
In the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, the lemon packing segment included $15.6$16.0 million and $15.2$15.6 million, respectively, of intersegment revenues that were charged to the fresh lemons segment to pack lemons for sale. Such intersegment revenues and expenses are eliminated in our consolidated financial statements. 


Avocados
 
For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our avocados segment had total net revenues of $2.2$2.7 million and $0.5$2.2 million, respectively.
 
Costs and expenses associated with our avocados segment include harvest and growing costs. For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our avocados segment costs and expenses were $2.0$1.4 million and $1.6$2.0 million, respectively. The 24% increase30% decrease of $0.4$0.6 million primarily consisted of the following:growing costs.
Harvest costs for the first six months of fiscal year 2020 were $0.2 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.

Growing costs for the first six months of fiscal year 2020 were $0.2 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.


Other Agribusiness
 
For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our other agribusiness segment total net revenues were $8.0$5.5 million and $6.1$8.0 million, respectively. The 31% increasedecrease of $1.9$2.5 million primarily consisted of the following:
 
Orange revenues for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $2.0$2.4 million higherlower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Specialty citrus and other crops revenues for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.1 million lower thansimilar to the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Costs and expenses associated with our other agribusiness segment include harvest costs, growing costs and purchased fruit costs. For the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 2019,2020, our other agribusiness costs and expenses were $7.3$4.9 million and $6.4$7.3 million, respectively. The 15% increase33% decrease of $0.9$2.4 million primarily consisted of the following: 


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Harvest costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were similar to$0.6 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.

Growing costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.5 million lower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Purchased fruit costs for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $1.4 million higherlower than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Total agribusiness depreciation and amortization expenses for the first six months of fiscal year 20202021 were $0.7$0.1 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.2020.


Corporate and Other
 
Our rentalcorporate and other operations had total net revenues of approximately $2.3 million for the first six months of both fiscal years 20202021 and 2019.2020.
 
Costs and expenses in rentalour corporate and other operations and real estate development for the first six months of fiscal years 2021 and 2020 and 2019 were $2.4approximately $12.7 million and $2.2$13.5 million, respectively.respectively, and include selling, general and administrative costs and expenses not allocated to the operating segments. Depreciation and amortization expenses for the first six months of fiscal years 20202021 and 20192020 were similar at approximately $0.6 million.

Selling, general and administrative costs and expenses include other costs not allocated to the operating segments. Selling, general and administrative costs and expenses for the first six months of fiscal year 2020 were $1.8 million higher than the same period of fiscal year 2019.

Seasonal Operations
 
Historically, our agribusiness operations have been seasonal in nature with quarterly revenue fluctuating depending on the timing and the variety of crops being harvested. Cultural costs in our agribusiness tend to be higher in the first and second quarters and lower in the third and fourth quarters because of the timing of expensing cultural costs in the current year that were inventoried in the prior year. Our harvest costs generally increase in the second quarter and peak in the third quarter coinciding with the increasing production and revenue. Due to this seasonality and to avoid the inference that interim results are indicative of the estimated results for a full fiscal year, we present supplemental information for 12-month periods ended at the interim date for the current and preceding years.
 





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Results of Operations for the Trailing Twelve Months Ended April 30, 20202021 and 20192020


The following table shows the unaudited results of operations (in thousands):
 Trailing Twelve Months Ended April 30,
 2020 2019
Revenues: 
  
Agribusiness$163,848
 $133,769
Other4,724
 4,948
Total revenues168,572
 138,717
Costs and expenses:   
Agribusiness154,870
 117,117
Other operations4,599
 4,328
Impairment of real estate development assets
 1,558
Gain on sale of property assets(1,069) 
Selling, general and administrative22,960
 17,895
Total costs and expenses181,360
 140,898
Operating loss(12,788) (2,181)
Other (expense) income:   
Interest expense, net(2,592) (867)
Equity in earnings of investments613
 2,635
(Loss) gain on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.(8,118) 3,925
Other income, net4
 416
Total other (expense) income(10,093) 6,109
(Loss) income before income tax benefit (provision)(22,881) 3,928
Income tax benefit (provision)7,061
 (801)
Net (loss) income(15,820) 3,127
Loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest445
 (41)
Net (loss) income attributable to Limoneira Company$(15,375) $3,086
 Trailing Twelve Months Ended April 30,
 20212020
Revenues:  
Agribusiness$162,141 $163,848 
Other operations4,598 4,724 
Total revenues166,739 168,572 
Costs and expenses:
Agribusiness152,169 154,870 
Other operations4,290 4,599 
Loss (gain) on sale and disposal of property assets502 (1,069)
Selling, general and administrative20,743 22,960 
Total costs and expenses177,704 181,360 
Operating loss(10,965)(12,788)
Other income (expense):
Interest income430 — 
Interest expense, net of patronage dividends(1,539)(2,592)
Equity in earnings of investments, net1,839 613 
Loss on stock in Calavo Growers, Inc.— (8,118)
Other income, net35 
Total other income (expense)765 (10,093)
Loss before income tax benefit(10,200)(22,881)
Income tax benefit2,066 7,061 
Net loss(8,134)(15,820)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest734 445 
Net loss attributable to Limoneira Company$(7,400)$(15,375)
 
The following analysis should be read in conjunction with the previous section “Results of Operations”.Operations.”
 
Total revenues increased $29.9decreased $1.8 million in the twelve months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to the twelve months ended April 30, 20192020 primarily due to increaseddecreased agribusiness revenues, particularlywhich primarily consisted of decreased lemon and orange sales, partially offset by increased lemonavocados sales.

Total costs and expenses increased $40.5decreased $3.7 million in the twelve months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to the twelve months ended April 30, 20192020 primarily due to increasesdecreases in our agribusiness costs and selling, general and administrative expenses.expenses partially offset by increase in the loss on sale and disposal of property assets. The increasedecrease in agribusiness costs is associated with increased agribusiness productionprimarily attributable to decreased cost of third-party grower fruit and the increasedecrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is primarily attributable to increased administrative personnel, salaries and benefits, and certaindecreased corporate expenses associated with our strategic initiatives.

Total other expenseincome (expense) increased $16.2$10.9 million in the twelve months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to the twelve months ended April 30, 20192020 primarily due to decreased interest expense, increased losses on stock in Calavo, decreased equity in earnings of investments and an increasedecreased loss on stock in interest expense.Calavo.

Income tax benefit increased $7.9decreased $5.0 million in the twelve months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to the twelve months ended April 30, 20192020 primarily due to athe decrease in income before taxes as a resultpre-tax loss of decreased operating income, increased total other expense and discrete items related to the CARES Act.$12.7 million.
 



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Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Overview
 
Our liquidity and capital position fluctuates during the year depending on seasonal production cycles, weather events and demand for our products. Typically, our first and last fiscal quarters coincide with the fall and winter months during which we are growing crops that are harvested and sold in the spring and summer, which are our second and third quarters. To meet working capital demand and investment requirements of our agribusiness and real estate development projects and to supplement operating cash flows, we utilize our revolving credit facility to fund agricultural inputs and farm management practices until sufficient returns from crops allow us to repay amounts borrowed. Raw materials needed to propagate the various crops grown by us consist primarily of fertilizer, herbicides, insecticides, fuel and water, all of which are readily available from local sources.
 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
For the six months ended April 30, 2020,2021, net cash provided by operating activities was $4.6 million compared to net cash used in operating activities wasof $15.8 million compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $4.0 million for the six months ended April 30, 2019.2020. The significant components of our cash flows used in operating activities were as follows:
 
Net loss for the six months ended April 30, 20202021 was $12.2$2.4 million compared to net loss of $1.9$12.2 million for the six months ended April 30, 2019.2020. The components of net loss in the six months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to the same period in fiscal year 20192020 consist of a decrease in operating incomeloss of $7.3$8.0 million, an increase in total other (expense) income of $9.0$8.2 million and an increasea decrease in income tax benefit of $6.0$6.4 million.

The adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used inprovided by (used in) operating activities provided $6.6$6.0 million of cash in the six months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to providing $3.4$6.8 million of cash in the same period in fiscal year 20192020, primarily due to significant changes in depreciation and amortization, deferred income taxes, loss on stock in Calavo and equity in loss (earnings)earnings of investments.

The changes in operating assets and liabilities used $10.4provided $1.1 million of operating cash in the six months ended April 30, 20202021 compared to providing $2.5using $10.4 million of operating cash in the same period in fiscal year 20192020, primarily due to significant changes in accounts receivable prepaid expenses and receivables/other current assets,from related parties, income taxes receivable and accounts payable and growers payable.


Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
For the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, net cash used in investing activities was $5.5 million compared to net cash provided by investing activities wasof $1.2 million, compared to netrespectively. Net cash used in investing activities of $16.4 million during the same period in fiscal year 2019. Net cash provided by investing activities for the six months ended April 30, 20202021 was primarily comprised of proceeds from sale of stock in Calavo, offset by capital expenditures and investments.expenditures.
 
Capital expenditures were $5.4 million in the six months ended April 30, 2021, comprised of $5.2 million for property, plant and equipment primarily related to orchard and vineyard development and $0.2 million for real estate development projects.
Capital expenditures were $5.4 million in the six months ended April 30, 2020, comprised of $5.3 million for property, plant and equipment primarily related to orchard and vineyard development and $0.1 million for real estate development projects. Additionally, in the six months ended April 30, 2020, we received proceeds from sale of stock in Calavo of $11.0 million, contributed $2.8 million to the Joint Venture for the development of our East Area I real estate development project and loaned $1.8 million to the Joint Venture.
Capital expenditures were $8.2 million in the six months ended April 30, 2019, comprised of $7.9 million for property, plant and equipment primarily related to orchard and vineyard development and the purchase of a photovoltaic solar array and $0.3 million for real estate development projects. Additionally, in the six months ended April 30, 2019, we purchased an agriculture property for $0.4 million, contributed $4.0 million to the Joint Venture for the development of our East Area I real estate development project and paid $4.0 million to FGF towards the joint venture formation in Argentina.


Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
For the six months ended April 30, 20202021 and 2019,2020, net cash provided by financing activities was $15.4$1.9 million and $13.3$15.4 million, respectively.
 
The $1.9 million of cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended April 30, 2021 was primarily comprised of net borrowings of long-term debt in the amount $5.5 million partially offset by common and preferred dividends, in aggregate, of $2.9 million.
The $15.4 million of cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended April 30, 2020 was primarily comprised of net borrowings of long-term debt in the amount $18.5 million partially offset by common and preferred dividends, in aggregate, of $2.9 million. The $13.3 million of cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended April 30, 2019 was primarily comprised

of net borrowings of long-term debt in the amount $16.5 million partially offset by common and preferred dividends, in aggregate, of $2.9 million.
 
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Transactions Affecting Liquidity and Capital Resources


In June 2017, we entered into aOur Company and Farm Credit West, FLCA (“Farm Credit West”) are parties to that certain Master Loan Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Farm Credit West, FLCA ("Farm Credit West"), dated June 20, 2017, which includes a Revolving Credit Supplement and a Non-Revolving Credit Supplement (the(together, the “Supplements”). In

On June 30, 2020, we entered into a Conversion Agreement with Farm Credit West to convert term loans to fixed interest rates effective July 1, 2020. No changes were made to the outstanding principal balances on the term loans and no cash repayments of principal were made by us. The rates were subject to a prepayment restriction period for a portion of the fixed rate term that expired on January 2018,1, 2021, after which we amended the Revolving Credit Supplement to increase the borrowing capacity from $60.0 million to $75.0 million.may prepay any amounts without penalty.


In March 2020,we entered into a revolving equity line of credit promissory note and loan agreement with Farm Credit West for a $15.0 million Revolving Equity Line of Credit (the "RELOC") secured by a first lien on the Windfall Investors, LLC property. The loanRELOC matures in 2043 and features a 3-year draw period followed by 20 years of fully amortized loan payments. The interest rate is variable with monthly interest-only payments during the 3-year draw period and monthly principal and interest payments thereafter.


The Supplements and RELOC provide aggregate borrowing capacity of $130.0 million comprised of $75.0 million under the Revolving Credit Supplement, $40.0 million under the Non-Revolving Credit Supplement and $15.0 million under the RELOC. The borrowing capacity based on collateral value was $130.0 million at April 30, 2020.2021.


The interest rate for any amount outstanding under the Supplements is based on the one-month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) rate plus an applicable margin, which is subject to adjustment on a monthly basis. The applicable margin ranges from 1.60% to 2.35% depending on the ratio of current assets plus the remaining available commitment divided by current liabilities. On July 1, 2019, and on1st of each one-year anniversary thereafter,year we have the option to convert the interest rate in use under each Supplement from the preceding LIBOR-based calculation to a variable interest rate, or the reverse, as applicable. Any amounts outstanding under the Supplements are due and payable in full on July 1, 2022.

In April 2020, we entered into a Promissory Note with City National Bank for a $3.6 million loan (the “PPP Loan”) pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the CARES Act. The PPP Loan had a two-year term, an interest rate of 1.0% per annum, and was able to be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. In April 2020, we returned the $3.6 million in proceeds from the PPP Loan.


All indebtedness under the Loan Agreement and RELOC with Farm Credit West, including any indebtedness under the Supplements, is secured by a first lien on certain of our agricultural properties in Tulare and Ventura counties in California and certain of our building fixtures and improvements and investments in mutual water companies associated with the pledged agricultural properties. The Loan Agreement includes customary default provisions that provide that should an event of default occur, Farm Credit West, at its option, may declare all or any portion of the indebtedness under the Loan Agreement to be immediately due and payable without demand, notice of non-payment, protest or prior recourse to collateral, and terminate or suspend our right to draw or request funds on any loan or line of credit. 
 
The Loan Agreement subjects us to affirmative and restrictive covenants including, among other customary covenants, financial reporting requirements, requirements to maintain and repair any collateral, restrictions on the sale of assets, restrictions on the use of proceeds, prohibitions on the incurrence of additional debt and restrictions on the purchase or sale of major assets of our business.


Under the Loan Agreement, we are required to comply with a minimum debt service coverage ratio (as calculated in accordance with the Loan Agreement) of 1.25:1.0 measured as of October 31 each year. On May 29,In August 2020, Farm Credit West modified the Loan Agreement was amendedcovenant to adjust thedefer measurement at October 31, 2020 and revert to a debt service coverage ratio to 1.00:of 1.25:1.0 formeasured as of October 31, 2020.2021. We currently expect to be in compliance with our financialthese covenants as of October 31, 2020 based on current projections. However, changes in the forecasts, estimates related to the impact of COVID-19, new developments and future disruptions could result in us not maintaining compliance with our financial covenants as of October 31, 2020.fiscal year 2021.


In February 2020,2021, we received an annual patronage dividend of $1.0$1.2 million from Farm Credit West, of which $0.7$0.8 million was recorded as a reduction in interest expense and $0.3$0.4 million reduced our real estate development assets.


We finance our working capital and other liquidity requirements primarily through cash from operations and our Farm Credit West Credit Facility, which includes the Loan Agreement, Supplements and RELOC. In addition, we have the Farm Credit West term loans, the Wells Fargo term loan, the Banco de Chile term loan and COVID-19 loans, and a note payable to the sellers of a land parcel. Additional information regarding the Farm Credit West Credit Facility, the Farm Credit West term loans, the Wells Fargo term loan, the Banco de Chile term loan and COVID-19 loans and the note payable can be found in the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 

We believe that the cash flows from operations and available borrowing capacity from our existing credit facilities will be sufficient to satisfy our capital expenditures, debt service, working capital needs and other contractual obligations for the next twelve months. In addition, we have the ability to control a portion of our investing cash flows to the extent necessary based on our liquidity demands.

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Contractual Obligations
 
There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations as disclosed in our fiscal year 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as follows:


In January 2018, the Joint Venture entered into a $45.0 million unsecured Line of Credit Loan Agreement and Promissory Note (the “Loan”) with Bank of America, N.A. to fund early development activities. The Loan originally matured in January 2020 and was extended to February 22, 2021. In February 2021, per the terms thereof.this loan was extended to February 22, 2023 with an option to extend to February 22, 2024, subject to certain conditions. The interest rate on the Loan is LIBOR plus 2.85% and is payable monthly. The Loan contains certain customary default provisions and the Joint Venture may prepay any amounts outstanding under the Loan without penalty. The Joint Venture recorded a $45.0had an outstanding balance of $11.4 million outstanding loan balance atas of April 30, 20202021 related to this Loan. The obligations under the Loan are guaranteed by certain principals from Lewis and by us.


Fixed Rate and Variable Rate Debt
 
Details of amounts included in long-term debt can be found above and in the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
 
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
As discussed above and in Note 7 – Real Estate Development and Note 8 – Equity in Investments inof the notes to consolidated financial statements included in our fiscal year 20192020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we have investments in joint ventures and partnerships that are accounted for using the equity method of accounting.


Inflation
 
Historically, inflation has not had a material effect on our results of operations. However, significant increases in inflation, including in Argentina, could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
 
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to develop critical accounting policies and make certain estimates and judgments that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, available relevant data and other information that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may materially differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions as new or additional information become available in future periods. We believe the following critical accounting policies reflect our more significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. 


Changes in Accounting Policies

On November 1, 2019, we adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-02, Leases (as amended, "ASU 2016-02" or the "new lease standard"). A lease is defined as a contract that conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. We enter into contracts that are, or contain, leases as both a lessee and a lessor. The following accounting policies have been updated as part of the adoption of the new lease standard.
Leases
Accounting for Operating Leases as a Lessee - In our ordinary course of business, we enter into leases as a lessee generally for agricultural land and packinghouse equipment. We determine if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in other assets, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, measured on a discounted basis. Operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement

date. As none of our leases provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future payments.

Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet as we have elected to recognize lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We have material leases with related parties which are further described in Note 15 - Related-Party Transactions of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Certain of our agricultural land agreements contain variable costs based on a percentage of the operating results of the leased property. Such variable lease costs are expensed as incurred. These land agreements also contain costs for non-lease components such as water usage. We account for the lease and non-lease components separately. For all other agreements, we generally combine lease and non-lease components in calculating the ROU assets and lease liabilities. See Note 13 - Leases of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information.

Accounting for Leases as a Lessor - Leases in which we act as the lessor include land and residential and commercial units and are all classified as operating leases. Certain of our contracts contain variable income based on a percentage of the operating results of the leased asset. Certain of our contracts contain non-lease components such as water, utilities and common area services. We have elected to not separate lease and non-lease components for our lessor arrangements and the combined component is accounted for entirely under ASC 842. The underlying asset in an operating lease arrangement is carried at depreciated cost within Property, plant and equipment, net on the consolidated balance sheets. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the useful life of the underlying asset. We recognize operating lease revenue on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Revenue Recognition - We account for our agribusiness revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The core principle of the standardguidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply the following steps:


Identify the contract(s) with a customer;
Identify the performance obligations in the contract;
Determine the transaction price;
Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; andcontract.
Recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.


We determinedetermined the appropriate method by which we recognize revenue by analyzing the nature of the products or services being provided as well as the terms and conditions of contracts or arrangements entered into with our customers. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. A contract's transaction price is allocated to each distinct good or service (i.e., performance obligation) identified in the contract and each performance obligation is valued based on its estimated relative standalone selling price.


We recognize the majority of our revenue at a point in time when we satisfy a performance obligation and transfer control of the product to the respective customer. The amount of revenue that is recognized is based on the transaction price, which represents the
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invoiced amount and includes estimates of variable consideration such as allowances for estimated customer discounts or concessions, where applicable. The amount of variable consideration included in the transaction price may be constrained and is included only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of the cumulative revenue recognized under the contract will not occur in a future period.


Agribusiness revenue - Revenue from lemon sales is generally recognized at a point in time when the customer takes control of the fruit from our packinghouse which aligns with the transfer of title to the customer. We have elected to treat any shipping and handling costs incurred after control of the goods has been transferred to the customer as agribusiness costs.


Our avocados, oranges, specialty citrus and other specialty crops are packed and sold by Calavo and other third-party packinghouses. We deliver the majority of our avocado production from our orchards to Calavo. These avocados are then packed by Calavo at its packinghouse and sold and distributed under Calavo brands to its customers primarily in the United States and Canada. Our arrangements with other third-party packinghouses related to our oranges, specialty citrus and other specialty crops are similar to our arrangement with Calavo. Our arrangements with our third-party packinghouses are such that we are the producer and supplier of the product and the third-party packinghouses are our customers.


The revenues we recognize related to the fruits sold to the third-party packinghouses are based on the volume and quality of the fruits delivered, the market price for such fruit, less the packinghouses’ charges to pack and market the fruit. Such packinghouse charges include the grading, sizing, packing, cooling, ripening and marketing of the related fruit. We control the product until it is delivered to the third-party packinghouses at which time control of the product is transferred to the third-party packinghouses and revenue is recognized. Such third-party packinghouse charges are recorded as a reduction of revenue as they are not for distinct services. The identifiable benefit we receive from the third-party packinghouses for packaging and marketing services cannot be sufficiently separated from the third-party packinghouses’ purchase of our products. In addition, we are not able to reasonably estimate the fair value of the benefit received from the third-party packinghouses for such services and as such, these costs are characterized as a reduction of revenue in our consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue from the sales of certain of our agricultural products is recorded based on estimated proceeds provided by certain of our sales and marketing partners (Calavo and other third-party packinghouses) due to the time between when the product is delivered by us and the closing of the pools for such fruits at the end of each month or harvest period. Calavo and other third-party packinghouses are agricultural cooperatives or function in a similar manner as an agricultural cooperative. We estimate the variable consideration using the most likely amount method, with the most likely amount being the quantities actually shipped extended by the prices reported by Calavo and other third-party packinghouses. Revenue is recognized at time of delivery to the packinghouses relating to fruits that are in pools that have not yet closed at month end if: (a) the related fruits have been delivered to and accepted by Calavo and other third-party packinghouses (i.e., Calavo and other third-party packinghouses obtain control) and (b) sales price information has been provided by Calavo and other third-party packinghouses (based on the marketplace activity for the related fruit) to estimate with reasonable certainty the final selling price for the fruit upon the closing of the pools. In such instances, we have the present right to payment and Calavo and other third-party packinghouses have the present right to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from, the delivered fruit. We do not expect that there is a high likelihood that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized in the early periods of the pool will occur once the final pool prices have been reported by the packinghouses. Historically, the revenue that is recorded based on the sales price information provided to us by Calavo and other third-party packinghouses at the time of delivery, have not materially differed from the actual amounts that are paid after the monthly or harvest period pools are closed.

We have entered into brokerage arrangements with third-party international packinghouses. In these arrangements, we have the exclusive ability to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of the remaining benefits from the fruit, and are therefore acting as a principal. As such, we record the related revenue and costs of the fruit gross in the consolidated statement of operations.


Revenue from crop insurance proceeds is recorded when the amount can be reasonably determined and upon establishment of the present right to payment.


Rental Operations Revenue- We account for our rental operations revenue in accordance with ASC 842, Leases. Minimum rental revenues are generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective initial lease term. Contingent rental revenues are contractually defined as to the percentage of rent received by us and are based on fees collected by the lessee. Such revenues are recognized when actual results, based on collected fees reported by the tenant, are received. Our rental arrangements generally require payment on a monthly or quarterly basis.


Real Estate Development Costs - We capitalize the planning, entitlement, construction and development costs associated with our various real estate projects. Costs that are not capitalized, which include property maintenance and repairs, general and administrative and marketing expenses, are expensed as incurred. A real estate development project is considered substantially complete upon the cessation of construction and development activities. Once a project is substantially completed, future costs are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred to sell the real estate are evaluated for capitalization in accordance with ASC 340-40, and incremental costs of obtaining a contract and costs to fulfill a contract are capitalized only if the costs relate directly to a specifically identified contract, enhance resources to satisfy performance obligations in the future and are expected to be recovered.


Financing and payment - Our payment terms vary by the type and location of our customer and the products or services offered. Payment terms differ by jurisdiction and customer but payment is generally required in a term ranging from 30 to 60 days from date of shipment or satisfaction of the performance obligation. We do not provide financing with extended payment terms beyond generally standard commercial payment terms for the applicable industry.


Practical expedients and exemptions - Taxes collected from customers and remitted to government authorities and that are related to the sales of our products are excluded from revenues.


We do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with original expected lengths of one year or less or (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for the services performed.

Foreign Currency Translation - PDA and San Pablo’s functional currency is the Chilean Peso. Their balance sheets are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet dates and their income statements are translated at average exchange rates during the reporting period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are recorded as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income.


Income Taxes - Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. Such deferred income tax asset and liability computations are based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. A valuation allowance is established, when necessary, to reduce deferred income tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
 
Tax benefits from an uncertain tax position are only recognized if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
 
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions - Business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations. The acquisition method requires identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the business acquired be recognized and measured at fair value on the acquisition date, which is the date that the acquirer obtains control of the acquired business. The amount by which the fair value of consideration
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transferred as the purchase price exceeds the net fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Acquisitions that do not meet the definition of a business under the ASC are accounted for as asset acquisitions. Asset acquisitions are accounted for by allocating the cost of the acquisition to the individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed on a relative fair value basis. Goodwill is not recognized in an asset acquisition with any consideration in excess of net assets acquired allocated to acquired assets on a relative fair value basis. Transaction costs are expensed in a business combination and are considered a component of the cost of the acquisition in an asset acquisition.
 
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - We evaluate our long-lived assets including our real estate development projects for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable.
 
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan - As discussed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements, we sponsor a defined benefit retirement plan that was frozen in June 2004, and no future benefits have accrued to participants subsequent to that time. Ongoing accounting for this plan under FASB ASC 715,Compensation – Retirement Benefits, provides guidance as to, among other things, future estimated pension expense, pension liability and minimum funding requirements. Third-partyThis information is provided to us by third-party actuarial consultants provide this information to us.consultants. In developing this data, certain estimates and assumptions are used, including among other things, discount rate, long-term rate of return on assets and mortality tables. During 2019,2020, the Society of Actuaries (“SOA”)(SOA) released a new mortality improvement scale table, referred to as MP-2019,MP-2020, which is believed to better reflect mortality improvements and is to be used in calculating defined benefit pension obligations. In addition, during fiscal year 2019,2020, the assumed discount rate to measure the pension obligation decreased to 3.0%2.5%. We used the latest mortality tables released by the SOA through October 20192020 to measure our pension obligation as of October 31, 20192020 and combined with the assumed discount rate and other demographic assumptions, our pension liability increased by approximately $0.6$0.5 million as of October 31, 2019.2020. Further changes in any of these estimates could materially affect the amounts recorded that are related to our defined benefit retirement plan.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements
 
Please See Note 2 – "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for information concerning recent accounting pronouncements.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
Except for the broad effects of COVID-19 as a result of its negative impact on the global economy and major financial markets, thereThere have been no material changes in the disclosures discussed in the section entitled “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in Part II, Item 7A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 20192020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")SEC on January 13, 2020. The outbreak of COVID-19 poses increasing risks and has accounting implications for us with exposure to a broader economic downturn and decline in financial markets. We have experienced a decrease in demand for our fresh citrus which has resulted in supply chain disruptions and reduced export sales to areas acutely affected by the virus. 14, 2021.
 
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of April 30, 2020,2021, we carried outconducted an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.10-Q due to the material weakness identified in our internal control over financial reporting described below.

As previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, although there were no material errors that resulted from control deficiencies, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting related to the inadequate design and operating effectiveness of certain controls in the areas of journal entries and agribusiness revenues and expenses related to an acquired foreign subsidiary in the first year the subsidiary was included in management’s evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

We are taking steps to remediate this material weakness, including implementing new policies and procedures to enhance (a) the design of our process level controls over the recording of journal entries and controls over revenues and expenses at the foreign subsidiary where we identified the control deficiencies and (b) management’s review controls over financial information of the foreign subsidiary.

We believe the remediation measures will strengthen our internal control over financial reporting and remediate the material weakness identified. However, as we are still assessing the design and operating effectiveness of these measures, the identified material weakness has not been fully remediated as of April 30, 2021. We will continue to monitor the effectiveness of these remediation measures and will make any changes and take such other actions that we deem appropriate.

We assessed the impact of the material weakness to the consolidated financial statements to ensure that the Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and accurately reflect its financial position and results of operation for the quarter ended April 30, 2021. As a result, notwithstanding the material weakness as described above, management concluded that the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q present fairly, in all material respects, the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
 
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There have been no material changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or, to our knowledge, in other factors that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.reporting, except for the remediation steps taken to address the material weakness in internal control over financial reporting described above.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls. Control systems, no matter how well conceived and operated, are designed to provide a reasonable, but not an absolute, level of assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our Company have been detected. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.











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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
 
We are from time to time involved in legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. Other than proceedings incidental to our business, we are not a party to, nor is any of our property the subject of, any material pending legal proceedings and no such proceedings are, to our knowledge, contemplated by governmental authorities.
 
Item 1A. Risk Factors
 
The following risk factors should be readThere has been no material changes in conjunction with, and supplementthe disclosures discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2019,2020, as filed with the SEC on January 13, 2020.14, 2021.


Our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal year 2020 and beyond have been and are expected to continue to be adversely affected by the recent novel coronavirus (or COVID-19) pandemic.

In December 2019, a novel coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) was initially reported and on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. COVID-19 has had a widespread and detrimental effect on the global economy and has created significant volatility and disruption of financial markets as a result of the continued increase in the number of cases and affected countries and actions by public health and governmental authorities, businesses, other organizations and individuals to address the outbreak, including travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter in place, stay at home or lock-down orders and business limitations and shutdowns. The duration and severity of COVID-19 and the degree of its impact on our business is uncertain and difficult to predict.

The continued spread of the outbreak could result in one or more of the following conditions that could have a material adverse impact on our business operations and financial condition: decreased business spending by our customers and prospective customers; reduced demand for our products and services; increased customer losses; increased challenges in or cost of acquiring new customers; increased competition; increased risk in collectability of accounts receivable; reduced productivity due to remote work arrangements; lost productivity due to illness and/or illness of family members or adherence to mandated stay-at-home order; inability to hire key roles; adverse effects on our strategic partners’ businesses; impairment charges; inability to recover costs from insurance carriers; business continuity concerns for us and our third-party vendors and suppliers; increased risk of privacy and cybersecurity breaches from increased remote working; and challenges with Internet infrastructure due to high loads. If we are not able to respond to and manage the potential impact of such events effectively, our business could be harmed. Furthermore, while many governmental authorities around the world have and continue to enact legislation to address the impact of COVID-19, including measures intended to mitigate some of the more severe anticipated economic effects of the virus, we may not benefit from such legislation or such legislation may prove to be ineffective in addressing COVID-19’s impact on our and our customer’s businesses and operations.

Even after the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided, we may continue to experience impacts to our business as a result of the coronavirus’ global economic impact and any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future. Since the COVID-19 situation is unprecedented and continuously evolving, COVID-19 may also affect our operating and financial results in a manner that is not presently known to us, or in a manner that we currently do not consider as presenting significant risks to our operations.

The market price of our common stock is volatile and is impacted by factors other than our financial performance.

Recent stock market fluctuations related to the current COVID-19 pandemic have been particularly significant. These fluctuations have often been unrelated to our operating performance. Factors that can cause such fluctuations include the impact of natural disasters and global events, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, general market fluctuations and macroeconomic conditions, any of which may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate widely.

A substantial and sustained downturn in our operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other factors may cause us to be in breach of our covenants.

We are required to maintain affirmative and restrictive covenants, among other customary covenants, specifically a debt service coverage ratio, under our loan agreements. We are equal partners in a joint venture with the Lewis Group (“Joint Venture”) which is also required to maintain affirmative and restrictive covenants, among other customary covenants under its loan agreement. We serve as guarantor on the Joint Venture’s loan agreement. The Joint Venture or we may be unable to be in compliance with covenants as a result of a substantial and sustained downturn in our operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If the Joint Venture were to default on its obligations, it may cause us to be liable for any such obligations and could create a cross default under our loan agreements. If conditions

change in the future and if we expect to be out of compliance as a result, we would seek waivers from the lenders prior to any covenant violation. Any covenant waiver may lead to increased costs, increased interest rates, additional restrictive covenants and other available lender protections that would be applicable. Absent a waiver or amendment from participating lenders, failure to meet the covenants under our loan agreements would constitute an event of default and cause acceleration of the outstanding obligations under the loan Agreements, termination of the lenders’ commitment to provide a revolving line of credit, an increase in our effective cost of funds and cross-default of other credit arrangements, which would have a material adverse impact on our financial condition.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


None.


Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
None.
 
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
 
Not applicable.
 
Item 5. Other Information
 
None.On March 23, 2021, the Company held its 2021 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Annual Meeting”) via live webcast communication. A total of 17,699,717 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, each of which is entitled to one vote (“Common Stock”); 14,790 shares of its Series B 8.75% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $100.00 per share, each of which is entitled to ten votes for a total of 147,900 (“Series B Preferred Stock”); and 9,300 shares of its Series B-2 4% Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $100.00 per share, each of which is entitled to one vote (“Series B-2 Preferred Stock”), were issued, outstanding, and entitled to vote as of February 1, 2021, the record date for the Annual Meeting. There were 15,034,506 shares of Common Stock; 14,790 shares (or 147,900 votes) of Series B Preferred Stock; and 9,300 shares of Series B-2 Preferred Stock present, in person or by proxy, at the Annual Meeting, representing approximately 84.26% of the total shares of capital stock outstanding, which constituted a quorum.



The stockholders were asked to vote on three proposals, with Common Stock, Series B Preferred Stock, and Series B-2 Preferred Stock voting together as a single class for all of the proposals. Set forth below are the matters acted upon by the stockholders and the final voting results of each such proposal.
Proposal 1: Election of Directors
The following votes were cast with respect to the election of the following nominees as directors of the Company to hold office for a three-year term, ending at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders:

Shares Voted
ForWithheldBroker Non-Votes
Harold S. Edwards12,668,386654,4001,993,345
John W. H. Merriman10,356,8542,533,4931,993,345
Edgar A. Terry12,677,672212,6751,993,345

Based on the votes set forth above, each of the nominees listed above was duly elected to serve as a director of the Company for a three-year term, ending at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.


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Proposal 2: Ratification of Selection of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The following votes were cast with respect to the ratification of the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company to serve for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2021:

Shares Voted
ForAgainstAbstain
15,000,80931,3362,360

Based on the votes set forth above, the selection of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company to serve for the fiscal year ending October 31, 2021 was duly ratified by the stockholders.

Proposal 3: Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation

The compensation of the named executive officers, as disclosed in the Company’s proxy statement pursuant to Item 402 of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, was approved on a non-binding, advisory basis by the stockholders by the votes set forth in the table below:

Shares Voted
ForAgainstAbstainBroker Non-Votes
11,543,1701,454,62743,3631,993,345

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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit

Number
Exhibit
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.8.1
3.8.2
3.8.3
3.8.4
4.1
4.2
4.3
 


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Exhibit

Number
Exhibit
4.4
4.5
4.6
31.1*
31.2*
32.1*
32.2*
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104The cover page for the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2021, has been formatted in Inline XBRL.
*Filed or furnished herewith,
*Filed or furnished herewith,
In accordance with Item 601(b)(32)(ii) of Regulation S-K and SEC Release Nos. 33-8238 and 34-47986, Final Rule: Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Certification of Disclosure in Exchange Act Periodic Reports, the certifications furnished in Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. Such certifications will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
 





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LIMONEIRA COMPANY



SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
LIMONEIRA COMPANY
June 9, 20208, 2021By:
/s/ HAROLD S. EDWARDS
 
Harold S. Edwards
Director, President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
June 9, 20208, 2021By:
/s/ MARK PALAMOUNTAIN
 
Mark Palamountain
Chief Financial Officer,

Treasurer and Corporate Secretary
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 





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