UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM10-K

Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Fiscal Year EndedSeptember 30, 2020

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:0-261

ALICO, INC.

FORM 10-K
þANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018
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: 0-261
Alico, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Florida

59-0906081

Florida59-0906081

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

10070 Daniels Interstate Court

Suite 100 Fort Myers FL

33913

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 239-226-2000
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

(239) 226-2000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of class:each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered:registered

COMMON CAPITAL STOCK,  $1.00 Par value

Common Stock

ALCO

NASDAQ Global Select Market


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

Yes ¨ Noþ


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

Yes ¨ Noþ


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 suchthe registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filingsfiling requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No¨


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ No¨


Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 or Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  ¨

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”, “non-accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging"emerging growth company”company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange ActAct. (Check one):


Large Accelerated Filer

Accelerated Filer

Large accelerated filer¨Accelerated filerþ

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Smaller Reporting Company

¨

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.)Act).  Yes ¨ No þ


The aggregate market value of the voting and nonvoting common equity held by non-affiliates based on the closing price, as quoted on the NASDAQNasdaq Global Select Market as of March 29, 201831, 2020 (the last business day of Alico’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was $89,596,038.$162,656,988. Solely for the purposes of this calculation, the registrant has elected to treat all executives, officers and greater than 10% stockholders as affiliates of the registrant. There were 7,454,7957,506,160 shares of common stock outstanding at December 3, 2018.



4, 2020.

Documents Incorporated by Reference:


Portions of the Proxy Statement of Registrant for the 20192021 Annual Meeting of StockholdersShareholders (to be filed with the CommissionSEC under Regulation 14A within 120 days after the end of the Registrant's fiscal year), are incorporated by reference in Part III of this report.







ALICO, INC.

FORM 10-K

For the fiscal year endedSeptember 30, 2018


2020

PART I

PART I

Item 1. Business

14

Item 1A. Risk Factors

811

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

1720

Item 2. Properties

1720

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

1720

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

1821

PART II

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

1922

Item 6. Selected Financial Data

2225

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

2426

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

4140

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

4240

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

8175

Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

8175

Item 9B. Other Information

8175

PART III

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

8276

Item 11. Executive Compensation

8276

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

8276

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

8277

Item 14. Principal Accountants Fees and Services

8277

PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

8378

Signatures

88Item 16. 10-K Summary

81

Signatures

82




Cautionary Statement


This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain “forward-looking statements,” as such term is defined in Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). They are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions regarding our business and performance, the economy and other future conditions and forecasts of future events, circumstances and results. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Forward-looking statements often include words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates”, “estimates”, “projects,” “intends,” “plans” and other words and terms of similar substance in connection with discussions of future operating or financial performance. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future actions, business plans and prospects, prospective products, trends, future performance or results of current and anticipated products, sales efforts, expenses, interest rates, the outcome of contingencies, such as legal proceedings, plans relating to dividends, government regulations, the adequacy of our liquidity to meet our needs for the foreseeable future and our expectations regarding market conditions.


As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Our actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements. Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from past results and those anticipated, estimated or projected. Investors should bear this in mind as they consider forward-looking statements.


We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). We provide in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” a cautionary discussion of certain risks and uncertainties related to our businesses. These are factors that we believe, individually or in the aggregate, could cause our actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by Section 21E of the Exchange Act. In addition, the operation and results of our business are subject to risks and uncertainties identified elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as well as general risks and uncertainties such as those relating to general economic conditions. You should understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such risks. Consequently, you should not consider such discussion to be a complete discussion of all potential risks or uncertainties.





PART I

Item 1. Business


Alico, Inc. (“Alico”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Florida in 1960. Collectively with its subsidiaries (the "Company", "we", "us" or "our"), our business and operations are described below.  For detailed financial information with respect to our business and our operations, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations which is included in Item 7 in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and the related Notes, therein, which are included in Item 8. In addition, general information concerning our Company can be found on our website, the internet address of which is http://www.alicoinc.com. All of our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") including, but not limited to, the Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and any amendments thereto, are available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is electronically filed or furnished with the SEC. Our recent press releases and information regarding corporate governance, including the charters of our audit, compensation, executive and nominating governance committees, as well as our code of business conduct and ethics are also available to be viewed or downloaded electronically at http://www.alicoinc.com. TheUnless explicitly stated herein, the information on our website is not part ofincorporated by reference into this report orAnnual Report on Form 10-K and the Company disclaims any other report we file with or furnish to the SEC.


such incorporation by reference.

Overview


Alico is an agribusiness with a legacy of achievement and innovation in citrus and conservation. The Company owns approximately 117,000100,000 acres of land in eight Florida counties (Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands and Polk) including, holding mineral rights on approximately 90,000 acres of mineral rights.those owned acres. Our principal lines of business are citrus groves and conservation.


During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, the Company acquired three Florida citrus properties for total consideration of approximately $363,000,000. These acquisitions made

Alico is one of the largest citrus producers in the United States of America.


Alico, Inc. operates two divisions: Alico Citrus, a citrus producer, and Alico Water Resources, a leading water storageLand Management and Other Operations, which includes land conservation, encompassing environmental services, division.


land leasing and related support operations.

The Company manages its land based upon its primary usage and reviews its performance based upon two primary classifications - Alico Citrus and Alico Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations. Land Management and Other Operations includes leaseinclude leases for grazing rights, hunting leases, a farm lease, a lease to a third party of an aggregate mine, and leases of oil extraction rights to third parties, farm lease revenue, the generation of revenues from sod and tree sales and rental income for office space.other miscellaneous operations generating income. Alico presents its financial results and the related discussion based upon its two business segments: (i) Alico Citrus and (ii) Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations.


Recent Developments


Water Storage Contract Approval

In December 2012,

The COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the South Florida Water Management DistrictWorld Health Organization declared the current novel coronavirus outbreak (“SFWMD” or "District"COVID-19”) issued a solicitation request for projects to be considereda global pandemic. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country have imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures have had a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the economy, including certain agriculture businesses.

During March 2020, as a precautionary measure to ensure financial flexibility and maintain maximum liquidity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company implemented several measures that we believed would ensure sufficient liquidity for the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services Program ("Program"). In March 2013,next several months, including drawing down an aggregate of $70,000,000 on its revolving credit facilities. This decision was made to safeguard the Company’s liquidity and to increase available cash on hand in the event that a more protracted COVID-19 outbreak were to put a significant strain on the financial institutions and their ability to loan funds. As of September 30, 2020, the Company, submittedbelieving that, despite the protracted COVID-19 outbreak, the financial institution industry was experiencing less negative impact from the outbreak than originally expected, proceeded to pay down the majority of the amounts drawn under its response proposing a dispersed water management projectrevolving credit facilities.

Additionally, for the protection of our employees in accordance with the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the Company arranged to have the majority of office personnel work remotely, has taken steps to allow and encourage greater separation for our employed and contracted field workers and has worked with its harvesters, haulers and suppliers to minimize interactions. The Company continues to assess the situation on a portionroutine basis.

To date, the Company has experienced no material adverse impacts from this pandemic.


Sale and Purchase of its ranch land. The environmental services project ("Water Project") encompasses a large-scale water storage/nutrient load reduction project over Land

On September 11, 2020, the Company soldapproximately half10,700 acres on the western part of the Company's 72,000-acre ranch located in southern Hendry County. The Water Project has the abilityAlico Ranch to retain 94,000-acre feet of water, making it one of the largest private storage projects proposed to date and the largest within the Caloosahatchee River watershed. The Water Project was approved by the South Florida Water Management District in late 2014, and the Company's engineering and environmental consultants immediately began working on a detailed design. As a result of the uniqueness of the project site, which consists of over 11,000 acres of wetlands and several cultural resource sites, considerable effort has been undertaken over the past 3.5 years in securing necessary regulatory approvals for the project from both the State of Florida and the federal government. In addition, the project requires close coordination with adjacent landowners, as well as the water control districts that serve those landowner/properties. On September 29, 2015, the SFWMD amended the contractfor $28,500,000. A portion of these proceeds were used to extend itpurchase approximately 3,280 gross citrus acres for an additional year. In 2016, the Florida Department$16,450,000 on October 30, 2020.  The purchase of Environmental Protection included the project in the State’s Northern Everglades Public-Private Partnership Program.


The contract term is eleven years and allows upthese gross citrus acres was structured to one year for implementation (design, permitting, construction and construction completion certification) and ten years of operation, wherebyallow the Company willto defer income taxes of approximately $4,000,000 from the gain on sale of the approximate 10,700 acres sold to the State of Florida.  

Citrus Grove Management Agreement

On July 16, 2020, the Company executed an agreement with an affiliated group of third parties to provide water retention services. Paymentcitrus grove caretaking and harvest and haul management services for approximately 7,000 acres owned by such third parties. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company is to be reimbursed by the third parties for all of its costs incurred related to providing these services includesand also receives a management fee based on acres covered under this agreement.

Agreements with Tropicana

On each of May 18, 2020 and May 20, 2020, the Company entered into a new agreement to supply Tropicana, its largest customer, with citrus fruit. These new agreements are effective October 1, 2020, conclude on July 31, 2024, and succeed an amount not to exceed $4,000,000existing agreement that expired at the end of reimbursement for implementation. In addition, the contract provides an annual fixed payment of $12,000,000 for operations and maintenance costs, as long as the project is in compliance with the contract and subject to annual District Board approval of funding. The contract specifies that the District Board has to approve



the payments annually through its budget process and there can be no assurance that it will approve the annual fixed payments. The Florida budget for the state’s 2018/2019 fiscal year as approved included Save Our Everglades trust/legacy Florida funding for the Program. On September 19, 2018 the SFWMD issued a press release announcing the issuance of an Environmental Resource Permit for Alico. The SFWMD release also stated that (i) the issuance of the permit cleared the path for Alico to deliver a dispersed water storage project in the Caloosahatchee Watershed, (ii) Alico has all necessary state approvals to proceed, and (iii) the project is expected to be operational within one year from the start of construction, which is contingent on Alico securing additional local and federal approvals. These approvals include a compatible use agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, as well as approvals from the local water control districts. Construction will begin immediately upon receipt of permits. Annual fixed payments will not commence until completion of construction. The Company anticipates receiving all necessary regulatory approvals within the next four to six months. 2020.

Federal Relief Program

The Company has not recognized any revenue to date from the contract. Operating expenses were approximately $1,619,000, $1,794,000 and $2,322,000been eligible for each of the three years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


Tender Offer

On September 5, 2018, the Board of Directors approved and Alico announced the commencement of an issuer offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase up to $19,999,990 in value of shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $34.00 per share. On October 3, 2018, upon the terms and subject to the conditions described in the Offer to Purchase dated September 5, 2018, Alico repurchased an aggregate of 752,234 shares at a price of $34.00 per share aggregating $25,575,956. These shares represented approximately 9.2% of the total number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2018. Included in the 752,234 shares were 163,999 shares that the Company elected to purchase pursuant to its right to purchase up to an additional 2% of its outstanding shares of common stock. 734 Investors, LLC, Alico’s largest stockholder since 2013, participated in the Tender Offer and sold a small percentage of its holdings of the Company’s common stock. Members of neither the management team nor the Board of Directors sold any shares directly to the Tender Offer.

Hurricane Irma
Florida’s citrus industry was hit hard by the impacts of Hurricane Irma during the 2017-2018 season. Alico’s 2018 production was down by approximately 36% from the prior season. While we lost a small percentage of trees, the force and duration of the storm impacted the majority of the groves. Based upon prior experience with serious storms of this nature, we expect it will take at least two seasons for the groves to recover to pre-hurricane production levels. We finished with production of 4,827,000 boxes in fiscal year 2018 and anticipate an increase in production in fiscal year 2019 to 6,300,000-6,600,000 boxes and a return to pre-hurricane production levels by fiscal year 2020, which is approximately 7,900,000 boxes.
Through November 30, 2018, the Company received insurance proceeds relating to Hurricane Irma of approximately $477,000 for property and casualty damage claims and approximately $8,952,000 for crop claims, which have been recorded in operating expenses. The Company has additional property and casualty claims outstanding and is awaiting determination of additional proceeds, if any, to be received. In addition to the commercial insurance claims which have been submitted, the Company may be eligible for Irma federal relief programs distributed by the Farm Service Agency under the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) as well asfor block grants that will beare being administered through the State of Florida. During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company received approximately $4,629,000 and $15,597,000, respectively, under the Florida Citrus Recovery Block Grant (“CRBG”) program. This represents the Part 1 and Part 2 reimbursement under a three-part program. The specificstiming and amount to be received under Part 3 of the programs are still being finalized and at this time, the Company cannot determine the amountprogram, if any, has not been finalized.

Distribution of federal relief funds which will be received or when these funds will be disbursed.


Alico 2.0 Modernization Program
Shares by 734 Investors

On November 16, 2017, we announced the Alico 2.0 Modernization Program (“Alico 2.0”). This program is transforming three legacy businesses (Alico, Orange Co.,14, 2019, 734 Investors filed a Form 4 and Silver Nip) into a single efficient enterprise, Alico Citrus, so we will remain one of the leaders in the U.S. citrus industry. This initiative explored every aspect of Alico’s citrus and ranch operations, including corporate and operational cost structures, grove costs, purchasing and procurement, non-performing and under-performing assets, professional fees, and human resources efficiency.

Under this program, we expectedan amendment to reduce citrus total expenses per acre to $2,164/acre and the cost to produce a pound solid to $1.56 when Alico 2.0 is fully implemented in 2020. These efficiencies are being achieved through better purchasing, more precise application of selected fertilizers and chemicals, outsourcing work such as harvesting, hauling, and certain caretaking tasks, and by streamlining grove management. We have also deployed a more efficient labor model that is consistent and uniform for field staffing and grove operating programs and alignsSchedule 13D with the geographical footprintSEC disclosing that on November 12, 2019, it distributed all of the citrus groves.

In combination with these efforts, theits shares of Company is working to maintain operational efficiencies and deploy its resources to solidify the Company's position as a leader in the recovering citrus industry.


Alico 2.0 also led us to decide to divest assets that generated low ratescommon stock previously held by it, consisting of return and shut down parts of our operations that were not profitable. Alico Citrus has shut down its nursery in Gainesville, Florida, is in the process of selling its trailers and has either sold or is in the process of selling real estate assets that are not strategic to our business plan.
In January 2018, the Company sold its breeding herd and leased grazing rights on the Alico Ranch to a third party operator. However, the Company continues to own the property and continues to conduct its long-term water dispersement program and wildlife management programs. As part of the sales transaction, the Company expensed all inventory costs that were accumulated at the date of sale.

Alico 2.0 also included an enhanced program to plant more citrus trees. The Company planted over 400,000 trees in fiscal year 2018 to help position the Company for future production growth beyond 2020. The Company believes that its current acreage can produce 10,000,000 boxes per year3,173,405 shares, on a sustainedpro rata basis, even in an environment where citrus greening continues.

Termination Proceedings against Mr. Remy W. Trafelet

to its members. Prior to such distribution, 734 Investors was the Company’s largest shareholder.

Employee and Board of Directors Matters

On November 19, 2018, Alico, with unanimous approval of the members ofAugust 6, 2020, the Board of Directors other than Remy W. Trafelet, notified(the “Board”) of the Company increased the number of its directors by two and appointed Mr. Trafelet,Adam Putnam and Ms. Kate English as directors, each to serve until the Company's President2021 annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders or until his or her earlier death, resignation, or removal in accordance with the Amended and ChiefRestated Bylaws of the Company.

In December 2019, Mr. George R. Brokaw, the then Executive OfficerVice Chairman, informed the Board of Directors that he would voluntarily step down as Executive Vice Chairman effective December 31, 2019 and that change has taken effect. After the effectiveness of this change, Mr. Brokaw has remained a member of the Board of Directors,Directors.

Effective February 27, 2020 (which was immediately after the2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders), by way of action that it intends to consider terminating his employment for “cause” pursuant tohas been taken by and at the terms of his employment agreement with the Company and option agreements entered into under the Company's Stock Incentive Plan of 2015 (collectively, the “Compensation Documents”). As required by the Compensation Documents, the Company will schedule a special meetingdirection of the Board of Directors, at a future date, at which meeting Mr. Trafelet and his counsel (if he so elects) may meet with the Board of Directors to address this matter. The Board of Directors will make its final determination as to Mr. Trafelet’s employment following such meeting. Mr. Trafelet has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of these proceedings. On November 28, 2018, the parties in the Florida Litigation (as defined below) stipulated to an order which provides, among other things, that pending the resolution of the Delaware Litigation (as defined below), the Board of Directors shall not take any action out of the routine day-to-day operations conducted in the ordinary course of business, including removing any corporate officers or directors from positions held as of November 27, 2018. For more information, see Item 3, "Legal Proceedings."


Appointment of Interim President

In connection with the commencement of the termination proceedings against Mr. Trafelet, Benjamin D. Fishman, a current memberthe non-employee Executive Chairman, became the Chairman of the Board of Directors, was appointed to serve as Interim President of the Company, effective as of November 19, 2018. Henry R. Slack, the Company's Executive Chairman, and Mr. Fishman will manage the Company during the pendency of the termination proceedings. Neither Mr. Slack nor Mr. Fishman will receive any incremental compensation for their service during this period. In connection with assuming such interim role,Board. Mr. Fishman has stepped down from the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and Mr. Andrew Krusen has assumed the Chairmanship of the Audit Committee.

Operating Segments
Operating segments are defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") - Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") ASC Topic 280, "Segment Reporting" as components of public entities that engage in business activities from which they may earn revenues and incur expenses for which separate financial information is available and which is evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to assess performance and allocate resources. For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 the Company’s CODM assessed performance and allocated resources based on two operating segments: (i) Alico Citrus and (ii) Water Resources and Other Operations.
Commencing in Alico's fiscal year 2018, the Company operates two business segments related to its various land holdings, as follows:
Alico Citrus includes activities related to planting, owning, cultivating and/or managing citrus groves in order to produce fruit for sale to fresh and processed citrus markets, including activities related to the purchase and resale of fruit and value-added services, which include contracting for the harvesting, marketing and hauling of citrus.

Water Resources and Other Operations consists of activities related to water conservation, leasing of grazing rights, mining royalties and other less significant lines of business. Also included are activities related to owning and/or leasing improved farmland. Improved farmland is acreage that has been converted, or is permitted to be converted, from native pasture and which may have various improvements including irrigation, drainage and roads.

Prior to the sale of the breeding herd in January 2018, the Company’s business also included cattle ranching.


remained a non-employee director.

The Land We Manage


We regularly review our land holdings to determine the best use of each parcel based upon our management expertise. Our total return profile is a combination of operating income potential and long-term appreciation. Land holdings not meeting our total return criteria are considered surplus to our operations and will be soldefforts are being made to sell such land holdings or exchangedto exchange such land holdings for land considered to be more compatible with our business objectives and total return profile.


Our land holdings and the operating activities in which we engage are categorized in the following table:

Gross Acreage

Operating Activities

Alico Citrus

Citrus Groves

Gross Acreage

Operating Activities

45,485

Citrus Cultivation

Alico Citrus
Citrus Groves44,983
Citrus Cultivation

Citrus Nursery

22


22

Citrus Tree Development

45,005


45,507

Water Resources

Land Management and Other Operations

Ranch

70,322


52,807

Leasing and Conservation

Other Land

1,434


1,446

Mining lease;Lease and Office

54,253

Total

116,761


99,760



Alico Citrus


We own and manage citrus land in DeSoto, Polk, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte, Highlands, and Hardee Counties in the State of Florida and engage in the cultivation of citrus trees to produce citrus for delivery to the fresh and processed citrus markets. Alico citrus groves total approximately 45,00045,507 gross acres or 38.5%45.6% of our land holdings.

The Company also manages approximately 7,200 acres of citrus land on behalf of third-party grove owners in addition to the 45,507 gross acres owned by Alico.

Our citrus acreage is further detailed in the following table:

 

 

Net Plantable

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Producing

 

 

Developing

 

 

Fallow

 

 

Total

Plantable

 

 

Support

& Other

 

 

Gross

 

DeSoto County

 

 

15,180

 

 

 

1,096

 

 

 

482

 

 

 

16,758

 

 

 

4,650

 

 

 

21,408

 

Polk County

 

 

4,870

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,870

 

 

 

2,237

 

 

 

7,107

 

Collier County

 

 

4,261

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,261

 

 

 

2,905

 

 

 

7,166

 

Hendry County

 

 

3,546

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

3,778

 

 

 

1,707

 

 

 

5,485

 

Charlotte County

 

 

1,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

138

 

 

 

1,867

 

 

 

676

 

 

 

2,543

 

Highlands County

 

 

1,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,063

 

 

 

161

 

 

 

1,224

 

Hardee County

 

 

403

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

403

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

574

 

Total

 

 

31,052

 

 

 

1,153

 

 

 

795

 

 

 

33,000

 

 

 

12,507

 

 

 

45,507

 

 Net Plantable   
 ProducingDevelopingFallowTotal PlantableSupport & OtherGross
 DeSoto County14,980
1,096
482
16,558
4,650
21,208
 Polk County4,576


4,576
2,229
6,805
 Collier County4,261


4,261
2,905
7,166
 Hendry County3,546
57
175
3,778
1,707
5,485
 Charlotte County1,729

138
1,867
676
2,543
 Highlands County1,063


1,063
161
1,224
 Hardee County403


403
171
574
Total30,558
1,153
795
32,506
12,499
45,005

Of the approximately 45,00045,507 gross acres of citrus land we own and manage, approximately 12,50012,507 acres are classified as support and other acreage. Support and other acreage includesinclude acres used for roads, barns, water detention, water retention and drainage ditches integral to the cultivation of citrus trees, but which are not capable of directly producing fruit. In addition, we own a small citrus tree nursery of approximately 22 acres and utilize the trees produced in our own operations. The approximately 32,50032,978 remaining acres are classified as net plantable acres. Net plantable acres are those that are capable of directly producing fruit. These include acres that are currently producing, acres that are developing (acres(i.e., acres that are planted with trees too young to commercially produce fruit) and acres that are fallow.


In an effort to replace trees lost in Hurricane Irma and increase the density of our citrus groves, Alico has planted more than 1.3 million new trees over the past four years. This level of planting has been substantially higher than the normal level of tree attrition. We will continue to evaluate the density throughout our groves and determine the appropriate tree plantings moving forward. Typically, citrus trees become fruit bearing approximately four years after planting and peak around seven to eight years after planting.

Our Alico Citrus business segment cultivates citrus trees to produce citrus for delivery to the processed and fresh citrus markets. Our sales to the processed market were approximately 93.7%91.0%, 91.7%95.0%, and 86.9%93.7% of Alico Citrus revenues for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. We produce Early and Mid-Season varieties, primarily Hamlin oranges, as well as a Valencia variety for the processed market. We deliver our fruit to the processors in boxes which each contains approximately 90 pounds of oranges. Because the processors convert the majority of the citrus crop into orange juice, they generally do not buy their citrus on a per box basis, but rather on a pound solids basis, which is the measure of the soluble solids (sugars and acids)



contained in one box of citrus fruit. We produced approximately 26,513,000, 42,611,000,43,578,000, 46,727,000, and 51,404,00026,513,000 pound solids for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively, from boxes delivered to processing plants of approximately 4,702,000, 7,259,0007,311,000, 7,904,000, and 8,829,000,4,702,000, respectively. As previously indicated, the falloff isin fiscal year 2018 was in large partmostly attributable to the impact of Hurricane Irma.


The average pound solids per box was 5.96, 5.91, and 5.64 5.87 and 5.82 for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


We generally use multi-year contracts with citrus processors that include pricing structures based on a minimum (“floor”) price with a price increase (“rise”) based on market conditions.floor and ceiling price. Therefore, if pricing in the market is favorable relative to our floor price, we benefit from the incremental difference between the floor and the final market price to the extent it does not exceed the ceiling price.


Our citrus produced for the processed citrus market in fiscal year 2018-20192020 under our largest agreement will be under minimumwas subject to floor price ranging from $2.05 to $2.15 per pound solidprices and rise price from $2.50 to $2.65 per pound solid.ceiling prices. Under this agreement, if the market price exceedswas below the risefloor prices or exceeded the ceiling prices, then 50% of the shortfall or excess will bewas deducted from the floor price or added to the riseceiling price. Under our next largest agreement, our citrus produced will be underis subject to a minimum floor price and maximum ceiling price and is a based on a cost-plus structure.

On each of $2.60 per pound solidMay 18, 2020 and rise priceMay 20, 2020, the Company entered into two new agreements to supply Tropicana, its largest customer, with citrus fruit. These new agreements are effective October 1, 2020, conclude on July 31, 2024, and succeeded our existing largest agreement with this customer which expired at the end of $3.30 per pound solid. WeSeptember 2020.

Although we believe that other markets and customers are available for our citrus products; however,products, we also believe that new arrangements in these other markets or with other customers may be less favorable than our current contracts.


Our sales to the fresh citrus market constituted approximately 2.6%, 4.6%3.0%, and 3.8%2.6% of our Alico Citrus revenues for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. We produce numerous varieties for the fresh fruit market including grapefruit, navel and other fresh varieties. Generally, our fresh fruit is sold to packing houses by the box and the packing houses are responsible for the harvest and haul of these boxes. We produced approximately 125,000, 328,000267,000, 210,000, and 402,000125,000 fresh fruit boxes for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017respectively.

On July 16, 2020, the Company executed an agreement with an affiliated group of third parties to provide citrus grove caretaking and 2016, respectively. harvest and haul management services (“Grove Management Services”) for approximately 7,000 acres owned by such third parties. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is reimbursed by the third parties for all of its costs incurred related to providing these services and also is to receive a management fee based on acres covered under this agreement.The majorityCompany, prior to this agreement, was already providing Grove Management Services to several small third-party grove owners on acres within the Company’s groves and continues to provide such services. Revenues generated from our Grove Management Services were approximately 5.1%, 1.1% and 2.3% of our citrus harvestedtotal operating revenues for the fresh citrus market in fiscal year 2018-2019 is under fixed price contracts.


years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Revenues from our Alico Citrus operations were approximately 96.1%96.6%, 95.1%97.4%, and 95.2%96.1% of our total operating revenues for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


Water Resources

Land Management and Other Operations


We own and manage land in Collier, Glades, and Hendry Counties and are engaged in cattle grazing and sales, sod and native plant sales, and still continue with land leasing for recreational and grazing purposes, conservation, and mining activities. Our Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations land holdings total approximately 72,00054,253 gross acres, or 61.5%54.4% of our total acreage.


Our Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations acreage is detailed in the following table as of September 30, 2018:

2020:

Acreage

Hendry County

49,705

Glades County

Acreage

526

Hendry

Collier County

67,208


4,022

Glades County

Total

526


Collier County

4,022

54,253


Total71,756

On September 11, 2020, the Company sold approximately 10,700 acres on the western part of Alico Ranch to the State of Florida. Because the acres involved in the sale would have been critical to our planned dispersed water storage project, the Company has decided to no longer pursue permit approval activities for this project. As a result of this decision to no longer pursue permit approval activities for this project, the Company has renamed this segment Land Management and Other Operations to better reflect the components of this segment. The Company did not generate any revenue from thedispersed water storage project and incurred expenses of $1,346,000, $1,206,000 and $1,619,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively.


In January 2018, the Company sold its breeding herd and leased grazing rights on the Alico Ranch to a third partythird-party operator. The

Company continues to own the property and conduct its long-term dispersed water dispersement program and wildlife management programs. As part of the sales transaction, the Company expensed all cattle inventory costs that were accumulated at the date of sale.

In fiscal year 2017, our cattle operation was engaged in the production of beef cattle in Hendry and Collier Counties. The breeding herd consisted of approximately 8,700 cows and bulls. We primarily sold our calves to feed yards and yearling grazing operations in the United States. We also sold cattle through local livestock auction markets and to contract cattle buyers in the United States. These buyers provided ready markets for our cattle.

Revenues from Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations were approximately 3.9%3.4%, 4.9%2.6%, and 4.8%3.9% of total operating revenues for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


Our Strategy


Our core business strategy is to maximize stockholder value through continuously improving the return on our invested capital, either by holding and managing our existing land through skilled agricultural production, leasing, or other opportunistic means



of monetization, disposing of under productive land or business units and acquiring new land or operations with appreciation potential.

Our objectives are to produce the highest quality agricultural products, create innovative land uses, opportunistically acquire and convert undervalued assets, sell under-productive land and other assets not meeting our total return profile, generate recurring and sustainable profit with the appropriate balance of risk and reward, and exceed the expectations of stockholders,shareholders, customers, clients and partners.


Our strategy is based on best management practices of our agricultural operations and the environmental and conservation stewardship of our land and natural resources. We try to manage our land in a sustainable manner and evaluate the effect of changing land uses while considering new opportunities. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is fundamental to the Company’s core beliefs.


Intellectual Property

While we consider our various intellectual property to be valued assets, we do not believe that our competitive position or our operations are dependent upon or would be materially impacted by any single piece of intellectual property or group of related intellectual property registrations or rights.

Seasonal Nature of Business


As with any agribusiness enterprise, our agribusiness operations and revenues are predominantly seasonal in nature. The following table illustrates the seasonality of our agribusiness revenues:

Fiscal Year

Q1

Q2

Q3

Q4

Fiscal Year

Ending 12/31

Ending 3/31

Ending 6/30

Ending 9/30

Q1

Oct

Q2

Nov

Q3

Dec

Q4

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sept

Ending 12/31Ending 3/31Ending 6/30Ending 9/30
OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSept

Harvest Fresh and Early/Mid Varieties of Oranges

X

X

X

X

Harvest Valencia Oranges

X

X

X

X


Significant Customers


Revenue from Tropicana represented approximately 87%, 86%89%, and 32.5%87% of our consolidated revenue for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The revenue in fiscal year 20182020 from Tropicana was generated primarily from two separate contracts. This revenue was generated from the sale of our citrus product in the processed market. No other single customer provided more than 6%10% of our consolidated revenue in fiscal year 2018years 2020, 2019 or 2017. In the fiscal year 2016, 34.2% of the revenue was obtained through Minute Maid.


2018.

Competition


The orange and specialty citrus markets are intensely competitive, but no single producer has any significant market power over any market segments, as is consistent with the production of most agricultural commodities. Citrus is grown domestically in several states including Florida, California, Arizona and Texas, as well as foreign countries, most notably Brazil.Brazil and Mexico. Competition is impacted by several factors including quality, production, demand, brand recognition, market prices, weather, disease, export/import restrictions and foreign currency exchange rates.


Environmental

Governmental Regulations


Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws regulating the discharge of materials into the environment. Management believes we are in material compliance with all such rules including permitting and reporting requirements. Historically, compliance with environmental regulations has not had a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.


Management monitors environmental legislation and requirements and makes every reasonable effort to remain in compliance with such regulations. In addition, we require in our leases that lessees of our property to comply with environmental regulations as a condition of leasing.




Employees

We are subject to other laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of various governing bodies within the United States, which may differ among jurisdictions. Compliance with these laws, rules and regulation has not had, and is not expected to have, a material effect on our capital expenditures, results of operations and competitive position as compared to prior periods.

Human Capital

Supporting our people is a fundamental value for Alico. We believe the Company’s success depends on its ability to attract, develop and retain key personnel. The skills, experience and industry knowledge of our employees and the employees of our independent contractors, particularly our key employees, significantly benefit our operations and performance. The Company's management oversees various employee initiatives and also monitors the effectiveness of the personnel provided by independent contractors with which we contract for certain harvesting and hauling services.

Health and safety in the workplace for our employees and personnel provided by independent contractors with which we contract is one of the Company’s core values. Hazards in the workplace are actively identified and management tracks incidents so remedial actions can be taken to improve workplace safety. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored for us the importance of keeping our employees and the personnel provided by independent contractors safe and healthy. In response to the pandemic, the Company has taken actions aligned with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect its workforce so that its workforce can more safely and effectively perform their work.

Employee levels are managed to align with the pace of business and takes into account the services that are performed for us by our independent contractors. We rely on our independent contractors to manage their respective employee levels so that the harvesting and hauling services they are obligated to perform for us are consistent with the contractual obligations of these independent contractors and enable us to satisfy our harvesting and hauling needs. Management believes that through its own employees, coupled with the human capital supplied by its independent contractors, it has sufficient human capital to operate its business successfully. Management believes that the Company's employee relations are favorable, that its relations with its independent contractors is favorable and that the relations that the independent contractors and the Company has with the employees of the independent contractors is favorable.

We believe in a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. We are also committed to advancing safe and respectful work environments where our employees are invited to bring their talents, backgrounds and expertise to bear on the success of our business and where every person has the opportunity to thrive personally and professionally.

As of September 30, 2018,2020, we had 233251 full-time employees. Our employees work in the following divisions:


Alico Citrus

230

Alico Citrus212
Water Resources

Land Management and Other Operations (1)

0

Corporate, General, Administrative and Other

21

Total employees

233

251


(1)

There is one employee who is included in Corporate, General, Administrative and Other who oversees the Land Management and Other operations.

None of our employees are subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.


Capital Resources and Raw Materials


Management believes that the Company will be able to meet its working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months, and over the long term, through internally generated funds, cash flows from operations, the sale of under-productive land and other assets, our existing lines of credit and access to capital markets. The Company has commitments that provide for lines of revolving credit that are available for our general and corporate use.


Raw materials needed to cultivate the various crops grown by the Company consist primarily of fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides and fuel and are readily available from local suppliers.


Available Information


We will provide electronic copies of our SEC filings free of charge upon request. Additionally, our reports, amendments thereto, proxy statements and other information are also made available, free of charge, on our investor relations website at ir.alicoinc.com as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file or furnish such information with the SEC. Any information posted on or linked from our website is not incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The SEC also maintains a website at http://www.sec.gov, which contains annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.





Item 1A. Risk Factors


Our business and results of operations are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control.  The following is a description of thekey known factors that we believe may materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.  They should be considered carefully, in addition to the information set forth elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, including the related Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in making any investment decisions with respect to our securities.  Additional risks or uncertainties that are not currently known to us that we currently deem to be immaterial or that could apply to any company could also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.


Risks Related to our Business

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant economic instability and uncertainty and may have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused economic instability and uncertainty globally and may have a material adverse impact, on our business. 

Potential negative impacts of the pandemic include, but are not limited to, the following:

Reduction in customer demand for citrus products and decreased consumer spending levels, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations;

Potential disruption of services on which we rely to deliver our harvested citrus to producers and fulfilling deliveries to production plants, any of which could materially and adversely affect our business or reputation;

We may be unable to obtain financing in the current economic environment on terms that are favorable or acceptable to us, or at all, which could impair our cash flows and restrict our ability to execute on our strategic initiatives and react to changes in our business or the environment;

There could be increased volatility in our stock price related to the pandemic, which could result in the loss of some or all of the value of an investment in the Company;

Our ability to maintain our workforce during these uncertain times,which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations;

Increase in employee absenteeism due to fear of infection, which could materially and adversely affect our results of operations;

Increase in possible lawsuits or regulatory actions due to COVID-19 spread in the workplacewhich could materially and adversely affect our results of operations;

Spread of COVID-19 in our workplace,which could materially and adversely affect our business and reputation;

Increase in the possibility of cybersecurity-related events such as COVID-19 themed phishing attacks and other security challenges, particularly as attributable to a substantial number of our employees and suppliers working remotely, which could materially and adversely affect our business and reputation; and

Adverse impact on the productivity of management and our employees that are working remotely, including an impact on our ability to maintain our financial reporting processes and related controls and our ability to manage complex accounting issues presented by the COVID-19 pandemicwhich could materially and adversely affect our business and reputation.

Our business operations could be significantly harmed by natural disasters or global epidemics.

Our business could be adversely affected by natural disasters such as epidemics, outbreaks or other health crisis. An outbreak of avian flu or H1N1 flu in the human population, or another similar health crisis, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic referred to above, could adversely affect economies and financial markets, particularly those in the United States. Moreover, any related disruptions to transportation or the free movement of persons could hamper our operations and force us to close our offices temporarily.


The occurrence of any of the foregoing or other natural or man-made disasters could cause damage or disruption to us, our employees, operations, markets and customers, which could result in significant delays in deliveries or substantial shortages of our products and adversely affect our business results of operations, financial condition or prospects.

Adverse weather conditions, natural disasters and other natural conditions, including the effects of climate change, could impose significant costs and losses on our business.


Fresh produce is vulnerable to adverse weather conditions, including windstorms, floods, drought and temperature extremes, which are quite common and may occur with higher frequency or be less predictable in the future due to the effects of climate change. Unfavorable growing conditions can reduce both crop size and crop quality. In extreme cases, entire harvests may be lost in some geographic areas. Citrus groves are subject to damage from frost and freezes, and this has happened periodically in the recent past, including most recently the impact from Hurricane Irma. In some cases, the fruit is damaged or ruined; in the case of extended periods of cold, the trees can also be damaged or killed. These factors can increase costs, decrease revenues and lead to additional charges to earnings, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.


Our citrus groves are subject to damage and loss from disease including but not limited to citrus greening and citrus canker which could negatively impactour business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


Our citrus groves are subject to damage and loss from diseases such as citrus greening and citrus canker. Each of these diseases is widespread in Florida and exists in our citrus groves and in the areas where our citrus groves are located. The success of our citrus business is directly related to the viability and health of our citrus groves.


Citrus greening is one of the most serious citrus plant diseases in the world. Once a tree is infected, its productivity generally decreases. While the disease poses no threat to humans or animals, it has devastated citrus crops throughout the United States and abroad. Named for its green, misshapen fruit, citrus greening disease has now killed millions of citrus plants in the southeastern United States and has spread across the entire country. Infected trees produce fruits that are green, misshapen and bitter, unsuitable for sale as fresh fruit or for juice. Infected trees can die within a few years. At the present time, there is no known cure for citrus greening once trees have become infected. Primarily, as a result of citrus greening, orange production in the State of Florida has continued to drop. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Florida had its smallest orange harvest in 54 years in the 2017-2018 harvest season. The USDA's forecast of approximately 77,000,000 boxes of oranges for the 2018-2019 season is down more than 48.7% from the approximately 150,000,000 boxes during the 2004-05 season when citrus greening was discovered.


Citrus canker is a disease affecting citrus species and is caused by a bacterium which is spread by contact with infected trees or by windblown transmission. There is no known cure for citrus canker at present although some management practices, including the use of copper-based bactericides, can mitigate its spread and lessen its effect on infected trees; however, there is no assurance that currently available technologies will control such disease effectively.

Both of these diseases pose a significant threat to the Florida citrus industry and to our citrus groves. While we try to use best management practices to attempt to control diseases and their spread, there can be no assurance that our mitigation efforts will be successful. These diseases can significantly increase our costs which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. Our citrus groves produce the significant majority of our annual operating revenues. A significant reduction in available citrus from our citrus groves could decrease our operating revenues and materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.



Our citrus groves are geographically concentrated in Florida and the effects of adverse weather conditions including hurricanes and tropical storms could adversely affect our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.


Our citrus operations are concentrated in central and south Florida with our groves located in parcels in DeSoto, Polk, Collier, Hendry, Charlotte, Highlands, and Hardee Counties. Because our groves are located in close proximity to each other, the impact of adverse weather conditions may be material to our results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Florida is particularly susceptible to the occurrence of hurricanes and tropical storms. Depending on where any particular hurricane or tropical storm makes landfall, our properties could experience significant, if not catastrophic damage. Hurricanes and tropical storms have the potential to destroy crops and impact citrus production through the loss of fruit and destruction of trees and/or plants either as a result of high winds or through the spread of windblown disease. Such damage could materially affect our citrus operations and could result in a loss of operating revenues from those products for a multi-year period. We seek to minimize hurricane risk by the purchase of insurance contracts, but the majority of our crops remain uninsured. In addition to hurricanes and tropical storms, the occurrence of other natural disasters and climate conditions in Florida, such as tornadoes, floods, freezes, unusually heavy or prolonged rain, droughts and heat waves, could have a material adverse effect on our operations and our ability to realize income from our crops or properties.


During September 2017, we experienced significant fruit loss as a result of Hurricane Irma, which negatively impacted both the Company's revenues and earnings for fiscal year 2018, and will most likely negatively impact the Company's revenues and earnings, to a lesser degree, for fiscal year 2019.

A significant portion of our revenues are derived from our citrus business and any adverse event affecting such business could disproportionately harm our business.


Our revenues from our citrus business were approximately 96.1%96.6%, 95.1%97.4%, and 95.2%96.1% of our operating revenues in fiscal years 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. Our citrus division is one of the largest citrus producers in the United States and because of the significance of the revenues derived from this business, we are more vulnerable to adverse events or market conditions affecting our citrus business which could have a significant impact on our overall results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Our failure to effectively perform grove management functions or to effectively manage an expanded portfolio of groves could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Recently, we have significantly expanded the number of grove acres that we are managing for third parties.  If we are unable to effectively perform grove management services for both our own groves and the groves owned by third parties at the level and/or the cost that we expect, or if we were to fail to allocate sufficient resources to meet the grove management of our own groves and the groves owned by these third parties, it could adversely affect our performance and reputation.  Our ability to perform the grove management services will be affected by various factors, including, among other things, our ability to maintain sufficient personnel and retain key personnel and the number of acres and groves that we will manage. Increases in the number of acres and groves we are managing have required us to hire a greater number of additional qualified personnel. No assurance can be made that we will continue to be successful in attracting and retaining skilled personnel or in integrating any new personnel into our organization.

Our business is highly competitive and we cannot assure you that we will maintain our current market share.

Many companies compete in our different businesses and offer products that are similar to our products or are direct competitors to our products. We face strong competition from these and other companies engaged in the agricultural product business.

Important factors with respect to our competitors include the following:

Some of our competitors may have greater operating flexibility and, in certain cases, this may permit them


to respond better or more quickly to changes in the industry.

We cannot predict the pricing or promotional actions of our competitors or whether those actions will have a negative effect on us.

Our competitors may have access to substantially greater financial resources, deeper management and agricultural resources, regional, national or global areas that offer agricultural advantages, and enhanced public visibility or reputations.

There can be no assurance that we will continue to compete effectively with our present and future competitors, and our ability to compete could be materially adversely affected by our debt levels and debt service requirements.

We depend on our relationship with Tropicana for a significant portion of our business. Any disruption in this relationship could harm our sales. Additionally, if certain criteria are not met under one of our contracts with Tropicana, we could experience a significant reduction in revenues and cash flows.


The Company's contracts with Tropicana accounted for 86.6%86.9%, 85.6%88.6%, and 32.5%86.6% of the Company's revenues in fiscal years 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. The revenue for Tropicana is primarily generated among severalfrom two contracts. Should there be any change in our current relationship structure, whereby they do not buy our oranges, we would need to find replacement buyers to purchase our remaining crop, which could take time and expense and may result in less favorable terms of sale. The loss of Tropicana as a customer or significant reduction in business with Tropicana may cause a material adverse impact to our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


Our agricultural products are subject to supply and demand pricing which is not predictable.


Agricultural operations traditionally provide almost all of our operating revenues with citrus being the largest portion and are subject to supply and demand pricing. WhilePrior to this current fiscal year, according to Nielsen data, consumer demand for orange juice hashad decreased significantly to its lowest level in almost a decade,decade; however, we have been able to offset the impact of such decline with higher prices based on a lower supply of available oranges. However, thereAlthough the demand for orange juice has increased in this latest year, it is uncertain as to whether such increased demand can be no assurance thatmaintained, whether we will see a return to a decline in the future and whether, if there were to be able to continue to do so if demand continues to decline. Althoughsuch a decline, the impact could be again offset by higher prices. In particular, although our processed citrus is subject to minimum pricing, we are unable to predict with certainty the final price we will receive for our products. In some instances, the harvest and growth cycle will dictate when such products must be marketed which


may or may not be advantageous in obtaining the best price. Excessive supplies tend to cause severe price competition and lower prices for the commodity affected. Limited supply of certain agricultural commodities due to world and domestic market conditions can cause commodity prices to rise in certain situations. We attempt to mitigate these risks by using contracts with citrus processors that include pricing structures based on a minimum (“floor”) price and with a price increase (“rise”) if market prices exceed the floor price.


There is no assurance that Alico 2.0 will provide the cost savings that we expect, or that we will fully realize the benefits we expect from the program.

On November 16, 2017, we announced Alico 2.0, which we expect will result in a significant citrus grove cost savings and a decline in Alico Citrus’ general and administrative expenses.There is no assurance that our Alico 2.0 will provide the cost savings that we expect, or that we will fully realize the benefits we expect from the program.


If we are unable to successfully develop and execute our strategic growth initiatives, or if they do not adequately address the challenges or opportunities we face, our business, financial condition and prospects may be adversely affected.


Our success is dependent, in part, on our ability to identify, develop and execute appropriate strategic growth initiatives that will enable us to achieve sustainable growth in the long term. The implementation of our strategic initiatives is subject to both the risks affecting our business generally and the inherent risks associated with implementing new strategies. These strategic initiatives may not be successful in generating revenues or improving operating profit and, if they are, it may take longer than anticipated. As a result, and depending on evolving conditions and opportunities, we may need to adjust our strategic initiatives and such changes could be substantial, including modifying or terminating one or more of such initiatives. Termination of such initiatives may require us to write down or write off the value of our investments in them. Transition and changes in our strategic initiatives may also create uncertainty in our employees, customers and partners that could adversely affect our business and revenues. In addition, we may incur higher than expected or unanticipated costs in implementing our strategic initiatives, attempting to attract revenue opportunities or changing our strategies. There iscan be no assurance that the implementation of any strategic growth initiative will be successful, and we may not realize anticipated benefits at levels we project or at all, which would adversely affect our business, financial condition and prospects.


We are subject to the risk of product contamination and product liability claims.


The sale of agricultural products for human consumption involves the risk of injury to consumers. Such injuries may result from tampering by unauthorized third parties, product contamination or spoilage, including the presence of foreign objects, substances, chemicals, other agents, or residues introduced during the growing, storage, handling or transportation phases. While we are subject to governmental inspection and regulations and believe our facilities comply in all material respects with all applicable laws and regulations, we cannot be sure that our agricultural products will not cause a health-related illness in the future or that we will not be subject to claims or lawsuits relating to such matters. Even if a product liability claim is unsuccessful or is not fully pursued, the negative publicity surrounding any assertion that our products caused illness or injury could adversely affect our reputation with existing and potential customers and our corporate and brand image. Moreover, claims or liabilities of this sort might not be covered or fully covered by our insurance or by any rights of indemnity or contribution that we may have against others. We maintain product liability insurance,insurance; however, we cannot be sure that we will not incur claims or liabilities for which we are not insured or that exceed the amount of our insurance coverage.


Our agricultural operations are subject to water use regulations restricting our access to water.

Our operations are dependent upon the availability of adequate surface and underground water. The availability of water is regulated by the state of Florida through water management districts which have jurisdiction over various geographic regions in which our lands are located. Currently, we have permits in place for the next 15 to 20 years for the use of underground and surface water which are believed to be adequate for our agricultural needs.


Surface water in Hendry County, where much of our agricultural land is located, comes from Lake Okeechobee via the Caloosahatchee River and a system of canals used to irrigate such land. The Army Corps of Engineers controls the level of Lake Okeechobee and ultimately determines the availability of surface water even though the use of water has been permitted by the state of Florida through the water management district. The Army Corps of Engineers decided in 2010 to lower the permissible level of Lake Okeechobee in response to concerns about the ability of the levee surrounding the lake to restrain rising waters which could result from hurricanes. Changes in availability of surface water use may result during times of drought, because of lower lake levels and could materially adversely affect our agricultural operations, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


Changes in immigration laws could impact our ability to harvest our crops.


We engage third parties to provide personnel for our harvesting operations. The availability and number of such workers is subject to decrease if there are changes in the U.S. immigration laws. Immigration reform and enforcement is currentlyhas been attracting significant attention from the U.S. Government (particularly in the current U.S. administration and U.S. Congress,Congress), with enforcement operations taking place across the country, resulting in arrests and detentions of unauthorized workers. IfIt remains unclear how the next U.S. administration will approach immigration reform and enforcement. However, if new immigration legislation is enacted in the U.S. and/or if enforcement actions are taken against available personnel, such legislation and/or enforcement activities may contain provisions that could significantly reduce the number and availability of workers. Termination of a significant number of personnel who aremight be found to be unauthorized workers or the scarcity of other available personnel to harvest our agricultural products could cause harvesting costs to increase or could lead to the loss of product that is not timely harvested which could have a material adverse effect to our citrus grove business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.




Our acquisition of additional agricultural assets and other businesses could pose risks.


We seek to opportunistically acquire new agricultural assets from time to time that we believe would complement our business. For example, (i) in fiscal year 2015, we acquired three Florida citrus properties, including Orange-Co and Silver Nip Citrus, which resulted in our citrus division being one of the largest citrus producers in the United States.States, and (ii) in October 2020 we acquired another Florida citrus property. While we expect that our past and future acquisitions will successfully complement our business, we may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of these acquisitions, which could reduce our anticipated results. We cannot assure that we will be able to successfully identify suitable acquisition opportunities, negotiate appropriate acquisition terms, or obtain any financing that may be needed to consummate such acquisitions or complete proposed acquisitions. Acquisitions by us could result in accounting changes, potentially dilutive issuances of equity securities, increased debt and contingent liabilities, reduce the amount of cash available for dividends, debt service payments, integration issues and diversion of management’s attention, any of which could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows. We may be unable to successfully realize the financial, operational, and other benefits we anticipate from our acquisitions and our failure to do so could adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.


Dispositions of our assetsmay adversely affect our future results of operations.


We also routinely evaluate the benefits of disposing of certain of our assets which could include the exit from lines of business. For example, in November of 2014, we sold significant sugarcane assets and we are no longer involved in the sugarcane business and, in January of 2018, we sold our breeding herd and no longer engage in cattle operations. Most recently, we sold certain ranch acres to the State of Florida because these acres would have been critically important for carrying out the Company’s planneddispersed water storage project, the Company is no longer are pursuing permit approval relating to this dispersed water storage project. While such dispositions increase the amount of cash available to us, it could also result in a potential loss of significant operating revenues and income streams that we might not be able to replace, makes our business less diversified and could ultimately have a negative impact on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.


If a transaction intended to qualify as a Section 1031 Exchange is later determined to be taxable, we may face adverse consequences, and if the laws applicable to such transactions are amended or repealed, we may not be able to dispose of properties in the future on a tax deferred basis.


From time to time we dispose of properties in transactions that are intended to qualify as Section 1031 Exchanges.Exchanges under the federal income tax law. It is possible that the qualification of a transaction as a Section 1031 Exchange could be successfully challenged and determined to be currently taxable and we could also be required to pay interest and penalties. As a result, we may be required to borrow funds in order to pay additional income taxes, and the payment of such taxes could cause us to have less cash available. Moreover, it is possible that legislation could be enacted that could modify or repeal the laws with respect to Section 1031 Exchanges, which could make it more difficult or not possible for us to dispose of properties in the future on a tax deferred basis.


We may undertake one or more significant corporate transactions that may not achieve their intended results, may adversely affect our financial condition and our results of operations or result in unforeseeable risks to our business.


We continuously evaluate the acquisition or disposition of operating businesses and assets and may in the future undertake one or more significant transactions. Any such acquisitive transaction could be material to our business and could take any number of forms, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and the purchase of equity interests. The consideration for such acquisitive transactions may include, among other things, cash, common stock or equity interests in the Company or our subsidiaries, or a contribution of property or equipment to obtain equity interests, and in conjunction with a transaction we might incur additional indebtedness. We also routinely evaluate the benefits of disposing of certain assets. Such dispositions could take the form of asset sales, mergers or sales of equity interests.


These transactions may present significant risks such as insufficient assets to offset liabilities assumed, potential loss of significant operating revenues and income streams, increased or unexpected expenses, inadequate return of capital, regulatory or compliance issues, the triggering of certain financial covenants in our debt instruments (including accelerated repayment) and unidentified issues not discovered in due diligence. In addition, such transactions could distract management from current operations. As a result of the risks inherent in such transactions, we cannot guarantee that any such transaction will ultimately result in the realization of its anticipated benefits or that it will not have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. If we were to complete such an acquisition, disposition, investment or other strategic transaction, we may require additional debt or equity financing that could result in a significant increase in our amount of debt and our debt service obligations or the number of outstanding shares of our common stock, thereby diluting holders of our common stock outstanding prior to such acquisition.




Our citrus business is seasonal.


Our citrus groves produce the majority of our annual operating revenues and the citrus business is seasonal because it is tied to the growing and picking seasons. Historically, the second and third quarters of our fiscal year generally produce the majority of our annual revenues, and our working capital requirements are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of our fiscal year coinciding with our planting cycles. Because of the seasonality of our business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year or in


future quarters. If our operating revenues in the second and third quarters are lower than expected, it would have a disproportionately large adverse impact on our annual operating results.


We face significant competition in our agricultural operations.


We face significant competition in our agricultural operations both from domestic and foreign producers and do not have any branded products. Foreign growers generally have an equal or lower cost of production, less environmental regulation and in some instances, greater resources and market flexibility than us. Because foreign growers have greater flexibility as to when they enter the U.S. market, we cannot always predict the impact these competitors will have on our business and results of operations. The competition we face from certain foreign suppliers of orange juice is mitigated by a governmentally imposed tariff on orange imports. Accordingly, a reduction in the government’s orange juice tariff could adversely impact our results of operations.


Our earnings are sensitive to fluctuations in market supply and prices and demand for our products.

Excess supplies often cause severe price competition in our industry. Growing conditions in various parts of the world, particularly weather conditions such as windstorms, floods, droughts and freezes, as well as diseases and pests, are primary factors affecting market prices because of their influence on the supply and quality of product.

Fresh produce is highly perishable and generally must be brought to market and sold soon after harvest. Many of the items involved in our business, such as oranges, must be sold more quickly than other produce our competitors may produce, such as lemons. As such, our competitors may be able to maintain certain items they produce in inventory for longer periods than we are able to maintain our inventory which may offer our competitors strategic advantages when they respond to fluctuations in market supply and demand that are not available to us.

In addition, general public perceptions regarding the quality, safety or health risks associated with particular food products could reduce demand and prices for some of our products. To the extent that consumer preferences evolve away from products that we produce for health or other reasons, and we are unable to modify our products or to develop products that satisfy new consumer preferences, there will be a decreased demand for our products. If excess supplies do exist, this could result in reduced pricing or unusable inventory which could adversely impact our results of operations.

Climate change, or legal, regulatory, or market measures to address climate change, may negatively affect our business and operations.


There is growing concern that carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases in the atmosphere may have an adverse impact on global temperatures, weather patterns, and the frequency and severity of extreme weather and natural disasters. In the event that such climate change has a negative effect on the productivity of our citrus groves, it could have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations. The increasing concern over climate change also may result in more regional, federal, and/or global legal and regulatory requirements to reduce or mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases. In the event that such regulation is enacted, we may experience significant increases in our costs of operations. In particular, increasing regulation of fuel emissions could substantially increase the distribution and supply chain costs associated with our products. As a result, climate change could negatively affect our business and operations.


Increases in labor, personnel and benefits costs could adversely affect our operating results.


We primarily utilize labor contractors to harvest and deliver our fruit to outside packing facilities. Our employees and contractors are in demand by other agribusinesses and other industries. Shortages of labor, particularly as a result of the recent low unemployment rate in the United States and in Florida in particular, could delay our harvesting or orange processing activities or could result in increases in labor costs.


We and our labor contractors are subject to government mandated wage and benefit laws and regulations. In addition, current or future federal or state healthcare legislation and regulation, including the Affordable Care Act, may increase our medical costs or the medical costs of our labor contractors that could be passed on to us.

Increases in commodity or raw product costs, such as fuel and chemical costs, could adversely affect our operating results.

Many factors may affect the cost and supply of citrus, including external conditions, commodity market fluctuations, changes in governmental laws and regulations, tariffs, agricultural programs, severe and prolonged weather conditions and natural disasters. Increased costs for products can negatively impact our operating results and there can be no assurance that they will not adversely affect our operating results in the future.

We are subject to transportation risks.

We depend on third party providers of transportation and have no control over such third parties. An extended interruption in our ability to harvest and haul our products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, any extended disruption in the distribution of our products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.


While we believe we are adequately insured and would attempt to transport our products by alternative means if we were to experience an interruption due to strike, natural disasters or otherwise, we cannot be sure that we would be able to do so or be successful in doing so in a timely and cost-effective manner.

We benefit from reduced real estate taxes due to the agricultural classification of a majority of our land.  Changes in the classification or valuation methods employed by county property appraisers could cause significant changes in our real estate property tax liabilities.


In the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 20162018 we paid approximately $3,089,000, $3,106,000$2,714,000, $2,755,000, and $3,196,000, respectively,$3,089,000 in real estate taxes, respectively. These taxes were based upon the agricultural use (“Green Belt”) values determined by the county property appraisers in which counties we own land, of approximately $87,976,000, $91,312,000, and $104,017,000 $105,496,000 and $89,922,000 for each of the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 20162018, respectively, which differs significantly from the fair values determined by the county property appraisers of approximately $537,183,000, $539,790,000$463,799,000, $514,330,000, and $533,617,000,$537,183,000, respectively. Changes in state law or county policy regarding the granting of agricultural classification or calculation of "Green Belt" values or average millage rates could significantly impact our results of operations, cash flows and/or financial position.


Liability for the use of fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides and other potentially hazardous substances could increase our costs.

Our agricultural business involves the use of herbicides, fertilizers and pesticides, some of which may be considered hazardous or toxic substances. We may be deemed liable and have to pay for the costs or damages associated with the improper application, accidental release or the use or misuse of such substances. Our insurance may not be adequate to cover such costs or damages, or may not continue to be available at a price or under terms that are satisfactory to us. In such cases, if we are required to pay



significant costs or damages, it could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.

Compliance with applicable environmental laws may substantially increase our costs of doing business which could reduce our profits.


We are subject to various laws and regulations relating to the operation of our properties, which are administered by numerous federal, state and local governmental agencies. We face a potential for environmental liability by virtue of our ownership of real estate property. If hazardous substances (including herbicides and pesticides used by us or by any persons leasing our lands) are discovered emanating from any of our lands and the release of such substances presents a threat of harm to the public health or the environment, we may be held strictly liable for the cost of remediation of these hazardous substances. In addition, environmental laws that apply to a given site can vary greatly according to the site’s location, its present and former uses, and other factors such as the presence of wetlands or endangered species on the site. Management monitors environmental legislation and requirements and makes every effort to remain in compliance with such regulations. Furthermore, we require lessees of our properties to comply with environmental regulations as a condition of leasing. We also purchase insurance for environmental liability when it is available; however, these insurance contracts may not be adequate to cover such costs or damages or may not continue to be available at prices and terms that would be satisfactory. It is possible that in some cases the cost of compliance with these environmental laws could exceed the value of a particular tract of land, make it unsuitable for use in what would otherwise be its highest and best use, and/or be significant enough that it would materially adversely affect us.


Our business may be adversely affected if we lose key employees.


We depend to a large extent on the services of certain key management personnel. These individuals have extensive experience and expertise in the business lines and segments in which they work. The loss of any of these individuals could have a material adverse effect on our businesses. We do not maintain key-man life insurance with respect to any of our employees. Our success will be dependent on our ability to continue to attract, employ and retain skilled personnel in our business lines and segments.


Inflation can have a significant adverse effect on our operations.


Inflation can have a major impact on our citrus operations. The citrus operations are most affected by escalating costs and unpredictable revenues and very high irrigation water costs. High fixed water costs related to our citrus lands will continue to adversely affect earnings. Prices received for many of our products are dependent upon prevailing market conditions and commodity prices. Therefore, it is difficult for us to accurately predict revenue, just as we cannot pass on cost increases caused by general inflation, except to the extent reflected in market conditions and commodity prices.


We incur increased costs as a result of being a publicly traded company.


As a company with publicly traded securities, we have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant legal, accounting and other expenses. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010, as well as rules promulgated by the SEC and Nasdaq, requires us to adopt corporate governance practices applicable to U.S. public companies. These laws, rules and regulations may increase our legal and financial compliance costs, which could adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.


System security risks, data protection breaches, cyber-attacks and systems integration issues could disrupt our internal operations or services provided to customers, and any such disruption could reduce our expected revenues, increase our expenses, damage our reputation and adversely affect our stock price.


Computer programmers and hackers may be able to penetrate our network security and misappropriate or compromise our confidential information or that of third parties, create system disruptions or cause shutdowns. Computer programmers and hackers also may be able to develop and deploy viruses, worms, and other malicious software programs that attack our systems and databases or otherwise exploit any security vulnerabilities of our systems and databases. In addition, sophisticated hardware and operating system software and applications that we develop internally or procure from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture, including “bugs” and other problems that could unexpectedly interfere with the operation of the system. The costs to us to eliminate or alleviate cyber or other security problems, bugs, viruses, worms, malicious software programs and security vulnerabilities could be significant, and our efforts to address these problems may not be successful and could result in interruptions, delays, cessation of service and loss of existing or potential customers that may impede our sales, distribution or other critical functions.




Portions of our Information Technologyinformation technology infrastructure also may experience interruptions, delays or cessations of service or produce errors in connection with systems integration or migration work that takes place from time to time. We may not be successful in implementing new systems and transitioning data, which could cause business disruptions and be more expensive, time consuming, disruptive and resource-intensive. Such disruptions could adversely impact our ability to track sales and could interrupt other operational or financial processes, which in turn could adversely affect our financial results, stock price and reputation.


Risks Related to Our Indebtedness


We maintain a significant amount of indebtedness which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows and may limit our operational and financing flexibility and negatively impact our business.


As of September 30, 20182020, we had approximately $177,000,000$151,000,000 in principal amount of indebtedness outstanding under our secured credit facilities and line of credit and an additional $82,000,000availability of approximately $91,659,000 is available under our revolving lines of credit. Our loan agreements, andas well as other debt instruments we may enter into in the future, may have negative consequences to us and could limit our business because we will use a substantial portion of our cash flows from operations to pay debt service costs which will reduce the funds available to us for corporate and general expenses and it may make us more vulnerable to economic downturns and adverse developments in our business. Our loan agreements require us to comply with various restrictive covenants and some contain financial covenants that require us to comply with specified financial ratios and tests. Our failure to meet these covenants could result in default under these loan agreements and would result in a cross-default under other loan agreements. In the event of a default and our inability to obtain a waiver of the default, all amounts outstanding under loan agreements could be declared immediately due and payable. Our loan agreements also contain various covenants that limit our ability to engage in specified types of transactions. We expect that we will depend primarily upon our citrus operations to provide funds to pay our corporate and general expenses and to pay any amounts that may become due under any credit facilities and any other indebtedness we may incur. In addition, there are factors beyond our control that could negatively affect our citrus business revenue stream. Our ability to make these payments depends on our future performance, which will be affected by various financial, business, macroeconomic and other factors, many of which we cannot control.

We may be unable to generate sufficient cash flow to service our debt obligations.

To service our debt, we require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash, make scheduled payments or refinance our obligations depends on our successful financial and operating performance. Our financial and operating performance, cash flow and capital resources depend upon prevailing economic conditions and various financial, business and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. These factors include among others:

economic and competitive conditions

changes in laws and regulations

operating difficulties, increased operating costs or pricing pressures we may experience; and

delays in implementing any strategic projects

If our cash flow and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell material assets or operations, obtain additional capital or restructure our debt. If we are required to take any actions referred to above, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we cannot assure investors that we would be able to take any of these actions on terms acceptable to us, or at all, or that these actions would enable us to continue to satisfy our capital requirements or that these actions would be permitted under the terms of our various debt agreements.


Some of our debt is based on variable rates of interest, which could result in higher interest expenses in the event of an increase in the interest rates.


Our credit facility and certain of our term loans that we have currently bear interest at variable rates, which will generally change as interest rates change. We bear the risk that the rates we are charged by our lenders will increase faster than the earnings and cash flow of our business, which could reduce profitability, adversely affect our ability to service our debt, cause us to breach covenants contained in our credit facility and term loans, any of which could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


Risks Related to our Common Stock


Our largest stockholdercommon stock has low trading volumeand the ability to exert significant influence over our business and its interests may conflict with or differ fromdistribution of all of the interestsshares of our other stockholders.


As of December 3, 2018, 734 Investors, LLC (“734 Investors”) beneficially owns approximately 43.0% of our outstanding common stock. Accordingly, 734 Investors has the ability to exert significant influence over our business and may make decisions with which other stockholders may disagree, including, among other things, delaying or discouraging a change of control of our Company or a potential merger, consolidation, tender offer, takeover or other business combination.

We have been advised that, on November 19, 2018, the members of 734 Investors passed a resolution by written consent to remove 734 Agriculture, LLC (“734 Agriculture”) as managing member of 734 Investors, and to designate Arlon Valencia Holdings, LLC as the new managing member of 734 Investors (the "734 Consent"). On November 20, 2018, 734 Agriculture filed a lawsuit contesting the 734 Consent in the Delaware Court of Chancery (the "Delaware Court"), captioned 734 Agriculture v. Arlon Valencia Holdings, LLC, C.A. No. 2018-0844-JTL.

On December 5, 2018, the Delaware Court entered a stipulated status quo order which provides, among other things, that 734 Agriculture shall serve as the managing member of 734 Investors during the pendency of the Delaware Litigation (as defined below). The status quo order also provides that 734 Agriculture shall not take any actions outside of the ordinary course of business of 734 Investors without the consent of two-thirds of the membership interests of 734 Investors, including exercising any voting rights with respect to any shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by 734 Investors.



DueInvestors to its members has the inherent uncertaintieseffect of litigation, we cannot predictincreasing the outcome of this litigation at this time,Company’s public float and we can give no assurance that this litigation will notsuch increase may have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. For more information regarding legal proceedings, see Item 3, “Legal Proceedings.”

The interests of 734 Investors could conflict with or differ from the interests of our other stockholders. Additionally, potential conflicts of interest could exist if we enter into any related party transactions with 734 Investors.

Although we are no longer a “Controlled Company” under Nasdaq Listing Rules, we may continue to rely on exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements during a limited transition period.

As of November 19, 2018, we no longer qualify as a “Controlled Company” under Nasdaq listing rules. Although we currently comply with certain of the Nasdaq listing rules applicable to companies that are not Controlled Companies, there are certain exemptions for Controlled Companies that we no longer benefit from, including that the Nasdaq listing rules require that each of the compensation and nominating and governance committees be composed of at least a majority of independent directors within 90 days of the date on which we no longer qualified as a “Controlled Company” and that each such committee be composed entirely of independent directors within one year of such date. During these transition periods, we will continue to qualify for and may continue to utilize the available exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements as permitted by the Nasdaq listing rules. Accordingly, during these transition periods, you may not have the same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements in the Nasdaq listing rules, which could make our common stock less attractive to some investors or otherwise harm our stock price.

Sales of substantial amounts of our outstanding common stock by our largest stockholder could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Our largest stockholder, 734 Investors, beneficially owns approximately 43.0% of our outstanding common stock as of December 3, 2018. Our common stock is thinly traded and our common stock prices can fluctuate significantly. As such, sales of substantial amounts of our common stock into the public market by 734 Investors or perceptions that significant sales could occur, could adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

Our common stock has low trading volume.

Although our common stock trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, it is thinly traded and our average daily trading volume is low compared to the number of shares of common stock we have outstanding. The low trading volume of our common stock can cause our stock price to fluctuate significantly as well as make it difficult for a stockholdershareholder to sell their common shares quickly. As a result of our stock being thinly traded and/or our low stock price, institutional investors might not be interested in owning our common stock.


stock, which in turn could have a material adverse effect on our ability to obtain future funding, if needed, as well as create a potential market overhang.

On November 12, 2019, 734 Investors effected a distribution of all of the shares of our common stock owned by 734 Investors to its members. The distribution of Alico shares of common stock by 734 Investors to its members has the effect of increasing the Company’s public float and such increase, although it may increase the trading volume and thus reduce some of the trading volume risk described above, may at the same time over the short term have a material adverse effect on the market price of the common stock if too many members of 734 Investors seek to liquidate their shares over a short period.

We may not be able to continue to pay or maintain our cash dividends on our common stock and the failure to do so may negatively affect our share price.


We have historically paid regular quarterly dividends to the holders of our common stock. Our ability to pay cash dividends depends on, among other things, our cash flows from operations, our cash requirements, our financial condition, the degree to which we are/or become leveraged, contractual restrictions binding on us, provisions of applicable law and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant. There can be no assurance that we will generate sufficient cash from continuing operations in the future, or have sufficient cash surplus or net profits to pay dividends on our common stock. Our dividend policy is based upon our directors’ current assessment of our business and the environment in which we operate and that assessment could change based on business developments (which could, for example, increase our need for capital expenditures) or new growth opportunities. Our Board of Directors may, in its discretion, decrease the level of cash dividends or entirely discontinue the payment of cash dividends. The reduction or elimination of cash dividends may negatively affect the market price of our common stock.


There can be no assurance that we will resume the repurchase of shares of our common stock.


In fiscal year 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $7,000,000 of the Company’s common stock in two separate authorizations. In March 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s common stock beginning March 9, 2017 and continuingcontinued through March 9, 2019. In May 2017, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $2,000,000 of the Company’s common stock beginning May 24, 2017 and continuingcontinued through May 24, 2019. Our share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended from time to time or terminated at any time prior to its expiration. As of June 29, 2018 the Company suspended its stock repurchase activity; however if the Company chooses to resume repurchasing stock it has $1,676,443 available to repurchase



stock under the 2017 Authorization. There can be no assurance that we will repurchase shares in the future in any particular amounts or at all. A reduction in, or elimination of, share repurchases could have a negative effect on our share price.

If we were to conduct another tender offer or engage in an additional share repurchase program, holders of our securities would be subject to certain risks associated with a decrease in the outstanding number of shares of our common stock.

In September 2018 the Company announced the commencement of the Tender Offer. During the Tender Offer the Company repurchased an aggregate of 752,234 shares at a price of $34.00 per share aggregating $25,575,956. These shares represented approximately 9.2% of the total number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2018. While we have no plans to conduct another tender offer at this time, we may conduct another tender offer or engage in the repurchase of our shares in the future. Shareholders could be adversely affected by a reduction in our “public float,” that is, the number of shares owned by outside shareholders and available for trading in the securities markets, if the Company makes future tender offers or private or open market repurchases of its shares. Although the Company is not currently pursuing a tender offer or repurchase program, there are no assurances that our Board of Directors will not authorize the Company to do so in the future. Engaging in a tender offer or repurchase program in the future could have a negative effect on our share price.





Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments


None.



Item 2. Properties


As of September 30, 2018,2020, Alico owned approximately 117,00099,760 acres of land located in eight counties in Florida. Acreage in each county and the primary classification with respect to the present use of these properties is shown in the following table:

 

 

Total

 

 

Hendry

 

 

Polk

 

 

Collier

 

 

DeSoto

 

 

Glades

 

 

Charlotte

 

 

Hardee

 

 

Highlands

 

Alico Citrus:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Citrus Groves

 

 

45,485

 

 

 

5,485

 

 

 

7,107

 

 

 

7,166

 

 

 

21,386

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,543

 

 

 

574

 

 

 

1,224

 

Citrus Nursery

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Citrus Groves

 

 

45,507

 

 

 

5,485

 

 

 

7,107

 

 

 

7,166

 

 

 

21,408

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,543

 

 

 

574

 

 

 

1,224

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

52,807

 

 

 

48,785

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mining

 

 

526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

920

 

 

 

920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

99,760

 

 

 

55,190

 

 

 

7,107

 

 

 

11,188

 

 

 

21,408

 

 

 

526

 

 

 

2,543

 

 

 

574

 

 

 

1,224

 

 TotalHendryPolkCollierDeSotoGladesCharlotteHardeeHighlands
Alico Citrus: 
        
Citrus Groves44,983
5,485
6,805
7,166
21,186

2,543
574
1,224
Citrus Nursery22



22




Total Citrus Groves45,005
5,485
6,805
7,166
21,208

2,543
574
1,224
          
Water Resources and Other Operations70,322
66,300

4,022





Mining526




526



Other908
908







Total116,761
72,693
6,805
11,188
21,208
526
2,543
574
1,224

Approximately 60,00051,300 acres of the properties listed are encumbered by credit agreements totaling approximately $177,000,000$151,000,000 as of September 30, 2018.2020. For a more detailed description of the credit agreements and collateral please see Note 6. “Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit” to the Company’s fiscal year 20182020 consolidated financial statements.


The Company currently collects mining royalties on approximately 526 acres of the land included in the table above and located in Glades County, Florida. These royalties do not represent a significant portion of operating revenues or gross profits.



Florida Litigation


On November 16, 2018, 734 Agriculture, RCF 2014 Legacy LLC, Delta Offshore Master II, LTD. and Mr. Remy W. Trafelet (the “Trafelet Parties”), who was at the time the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, filed a lawsuit against Messrs. George R. Brokaw, Henry R. Slack, W. Andrew Krusen and Greg Eisner, members of the Board of Directors, in the Circuit Court (the “Circuit Court”) for Hillsborough County, Florida (the “Florida Litigation”). The plaintiffs in the Florida Litigation seek,Trafelet Parties sought, among other things, a declaration that (1) a purported stockholder action by written consent, delivered to the Company in the name of 734 Investors and the plaintiffs in the Florida Litigation on November 11, 2018 (the “Purported Consent”) iswas valid and binding, (2) the resolutions passed at a meeting of the Board of Directors on November 12, 2018, to, among other things, constitute an ad hoc committee of the Board of Directors to consider, evaluate and make any and all determinations, and to take any and all actions, on behalf of the Board of Directors, in connection with the Purported Consent arewere null and void and (3) the four defendants in the Florida Litigation were properly removed from the Board of Directors by the Purported Consent. On November 27, 2018, the Circuit Court denied without prejudice plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order and an affirmative injunction restoring Mr. Remy W. Trafelet from administrative leave to active status in his capacity as President and CEO of the Company.


On November 28, 2018, the parties in the Florida Litigation stipulated to an order which provides, pending the resolution of the Delaware Litigation (as defined below),provided that (1) the record date for the Purported Consent iswas stayed indefinitely, and (2) Mr. Trafelet and the Company’s Board of Directors shallshould not take any action out of routine day-to-day operations conducted in the ordinary course of business, including any action to change the corporate governance of Alico or removing any corporate officers or directors from positions held as of November 27, 2018.


Due to

On December 6, 2018, the inherent uncertainties of litigation, we cannot predict the outcome ofTrafelet Parties filed an amended complaint in the Florida Litigation at this time,which added the Company and we can give no assurance that the Florida Litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.




Delaware Litigation

On November 20, 2018, members of 734 Investors filed a lawsuit against 734 Agriculture and Mr. Remy W. Trafelet, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer andBenjamin D. Fishman, a member of the Board of Directors, as defendants. On December 21, 2018, the Trafelet Parties filed a renewed motion for a preliminary injunction restoring Mr. Trafelet from administrative leave to active status in his capacity as President and CEO of the Company. On January 14, 2019, the defendants in the Delaware Court of ChanceryFlorida Litigation filed an opposition to plaintiffs’ renewed motion for a preliminary injunction. On January 18, 2019, the defendants in the Florida Litigation filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ amended complaint.

On February 11, 2019, the parties to the Florida Litigation entered into a settlement agreement (the "Delaware Court"“Alico Settlement Agreement”), captioned Arlon Valencia Holdings v. wherein the parties agreed to promptly dismiss all claims in the Florida Litigation. Pursuant to the Alico Settlement Agreement, Mr. Trafelet C.A. No. 2018-0842-JTL (the “Members’ Delaware Litigation”). The plaintiffs seek, among other things,agreed to voluntarily resign as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a declaration that (1) 734 Agriculture was validly replaced as the managing member of 734 Investors pursuantthe Board of Directors, effective upon the execution of the Alico Settlement Agreement.


As contemplated by the Alico Settlement Agreement, on February 11, 2019, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Mr. Trafelet and 3584 Inc., an entity controlled by Mr. Trafelet (the “Consultant”). Pursuant to the Amended and Restated Limited LiabilityConsulting Agreement, Mr. Trafelet agreed to make himself available to provide consulting services to the Company Operating Agreementthrough the Consultant for up to 24 months. In exchange for the consulting services, the Consultant is receiving an annual consulting fee of 734 Investors (the “LLC Agreement”) and$400,000. If the 734 Consent (described above)Company terminates the consulting period (other than in certain specified circumstances), and (2) the Purported Consent is invalid underCompany will continue to pay the LLC Agreement.


Also on November 20, 2018, 734 Agriculture filed a lawsuit contesting the 734 Consentconsulting fees described in the Delaware Court, captioned 734 Agriculture v. Arlon Valencia Holdings, LLC, C.A. No. 2018-0844-JTL (the “734 Delaware Litigation”). On November 27, 2018,immediately preceding sentence through the Delaware Courtbalance of the 24-month term. As such, the Company recorded the $800,000 as expense in the quarter ended March 31, 2019.

In addition, on February 11, 2019, as contemplated by the Alico Settlement Agreement, the Company entered a stipulated order consolidating the Members’ Delaware Litigation and the 734 Delaware Litigation into a single lawsuit, captioned In re 734 Investors, LLC Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 2018-0844-JTLRegistration Rights Agreement (the consolidated suit,“Registration Rights Agreement”) with Mr. Trafelet, relating to the “Delaware Litigation”).


On December 5, 2018, the Delaware Court entered a stipulated status quo order which provides, among other things, that 734 Agriculture shall serve as the managing member of 734 Investors during the pendency of the Delaware Litigation. The status quo order also provides that 734 Agriculture shall not take any actions outside of the ordinary course of business of 734 Investors without the consent of two-thirds of the membership interests of 734 Investors, including exercising any voting rights with respect to any shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owneddirectly held by 734 Investors.

Duethe Trafelet Parties as of February 11, 2019 (the “Registrable Securities”). The Registration Rights Agreement required the Company to, among other things and subject to the inherent uncertainties of litigation, we cannot predictterms and conditions thereof, use reasonable best efforts to file with the outcomeSEC a registration statement on Form S-3 covering the resale of the Delaware Litigation at this time,Registrable Securities. On October 10, 2019, Mr. Trafelet executed a waiver whereby he waived the S-3 Registration Rights but maintained all other rights arising under the Registration Rights Agreement and we can give no assurance that Delaware Litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or resultsall rights arising under Section 14 of operations.

the Alico Settlement Agreement.

From time to time, Alico may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. There are no other current legal proceedings to which the Company is a party to or of which any of its property is subject to that it believes will have a material adverse effect on its financial condition,position, results of operations or cash flows.





Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable.


Not Applicable.




PART II


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


Common Stock


Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol ALCO.


Holders


On December 3, 20184, 2020, our stock transfer records indicated there were 202216 holders of record of our common stock. TheA greater number of registered holders includesof our common stock are “street name” or beneficial holders, whose shares are held by banks, brokers and brokers who act as nominee, each of whom may represent more than one stockholder.


other financial institutions.

Dividend Policy


The declaration and amount of any actual cash dividend are in the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and are subject to numerous factors that ordinarily affect dividend policy, including the results of our operations and financial position, as well as general economic and business conditions.


The following table presents cash dividends per share of our common stock declared in fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

Declaration Date

 

Record Date

 

Payment Date

 

Per Common Share

 

November 6, 2017

 

December 29, 2017

 

January 16, 2018

 

$

0.06

 

March 14, 2018

 

March 30, 2018

 

April 13, 2018

 

$

0.06

 

June 11, 2018

 

June 29, 2018

 

July 13, 2018

 

$

0.06

 

September 4, 2018

 

September 28, 2018

 

October 12, 2018

 

$

0.06

 

December 14, 2018

 

December 28, 2018

 

January 11, 2019

 

$

0.06

 

March 15, 2019

 

March 29, 2019

 

April 12, 2019

 

$

0.06

 

June 14, 2019

 

June 28, 2019

 

July 12, 2019

 

$

0.06

 

September 13, 2019

 

September 27, 2019

 

October 11, 2019

 

$

0.06

 

December 5, 2019

 

December 27, 2019

 

January 10, 2020

 

$

0.09

 

March 13, 2020

 

March 27, 2020

 

April 10, 2020

 

$

0.09

 

June 11, 2020

 

June 26, 2020

 

July 10, 2020

 

$

0.09

 

September 11, 2020

 

September 25, 2020

 

October 9, 2020

 

$

0.09

 


 Declaration Date Record Date Payment DatePer Common Share
December 11, 2015December 31, 2015January 15, 2016$0.06
March 8, 2016March 31, 2016April 15, 2016$0.06
May 11, 2016June 30, 2016July 15, 2016$0.06
September 6, 2016September 30, 2016October 14, 2016$0.06
November 30, 2016December 30, 2016January 16, 2017$0.06
February 23, 2017March 31, 2017April 14, 2017$0.06
May 23, 2017June 30, 2017July 15, 2017$0.06
September 15, 2017September 29, 2017October 16, 2017$0.06
November 6, 2017December 29, 2017January 16, 2018$0.06
March 14, 2018March 30, 2018April 13, 2018$0.06
June 11, 2018June 29, 2018July 13, 2018$0.06
September 4, 2018September 28, 2018October 12, 2018$0.06



Stock Performance Graph


The graph below represents our common stock performance, comparing the value of $100 invested on September 30, 20132015 in our common stock, the S&P 500 Index, the S&P Agricultural Products Index and a Company-constructed peer group, which includes Forestar Group, Inc., Limoneira Company, The St. Joe Company, Tejon Ranch Co. and Texas Pacific Land Trust.

 

 

 

 

 

 

INDEXED RETURNS

 

 

 

Base

Period

 

 

Years Ending

 

Company Name / Index

 

Sept 15

 

 

Sept 16

 

 

Sept 17

 

Sept 18

 

Sept 19

 

 

Sept 20

 

Alico, Inc.

 

 

100

 

 

66.71

 

 

85.51

 

85.29

 

86.54

 

 

73.67

 

S&P 500 Index

 

 

100

 

 

115.43

 

 

136.91

 

161.43

 

 

168.30

 

 

 

193.80

 

S&P Agricultural Products Index

 

 

100

 

 

 

115.30

 

 

118.08

 

133.04

 

112.52

 

 

133.78

 

Peer Group

 

 

100

 

 

121.43

 

 

163.75

 

267.21

 

 

212.60

 

 

173.86

 

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            INDEXED RETURNS
  Base Period Sept 13      
    Years Ending
Company Name / Index  Sept 14
Sept 15
Sept 16Sept 17Sept 18
Alico, Inc. 100 93.42
100.04
66.73
85.53
85.33
S&P 500 Index 100 119.73
119.00
137.36
162.92
192.10
S&P Agricultural Products Index 100 132.51
113.95
131.39
134.56
151.60
Peer Group 100 117.68
96.58
115.42
155.67
261.70

(Includes reinvestment of dividends)





Equity Compensation Arrangements

Effective January 27, 2015, the Board of Directors adopted the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) which provides for up to 1,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available for issuance to provide a long-term incentive plan for officers, employees, directors and/or consultants to directly link incentives to stockholders' value. The 2015 Plan was approved by stockholders in February 2015. The adoption of the 2015 Plan supersedes the 2013 Incentive Equity Plan, which had been in place since April 2013.

The following table illustrates the common shares remaining available for future issuance under the 2015 Plan:

 Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
 warrants and rights
Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity plans
Plan Category:   
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders675,000
$30.02
557,500
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
N/A

Total675,000
$30.02
557,500

In November 2017, the Company awarded 5,000 restricted shares to one senior executive under the 2015 Plan.

In September 2018, the Company awarded 300,000 stock options to two senior executives under the 2015 Plan. Additionally, in September 2018, two other senior executives forfeited an aggregate of 375,000 stock options, which were originally issued under the 2015 Plan and no replacement options were granted.

In October 2018, the Company awarded 10,000 stock options to one senior executive under the 2015 Plan.


Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities


None.



Issuer Repurchases of Equity Securities


In fiscal year 2017, Alico's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $7,000,000 of the Company’s common stock in two separate authorizations (the "2017 Authorization"). In March 2017, Alico's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s common stock beginning March 9, 2017 and continuing through March 9, 2019. In May 2017, Alico's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $2,000,000 of the Company’s common stock beginning May 24, 2017 and continuing through May 24, 2019. Alico's share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares and may be suspended from time to time or terminated at any time prior to its expiration. There can be no assurance that the Company will repurchase shares in the future in any particular amounts or at all. A reduction in, or elimination of, share repurchases could have a negative effect on the Company's share price.

In fiscal year 2016, Alico's Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 50,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock beginning February 18, 2016 and continuing through February 17, 2017 (the "2016 Authorization"). For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, the Company did not purchase any shares in accordance with the 2016 Authorization.

We adopted Rule 10b5-1 share repurchase plan under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Plan”) in connection with share repurchase authorizations. The Plan allows us to repurchase our shares of common stock at times when it otherwise might be prevented from doing so under insider trading laws or because of self-imposed trading blackout periods. Because repurchases under the Plan are subject to certain pricing parameters, there is no guarantee as to the exact number of common shares that will be repurchased under the Plan or that there will be any repurchases pursuant to the Plan. Subject to applicable regulations, we may elect to amend or cancel the Plan at our discretion.




The following table summarizes our purchases of our common stock by month for the 4th quarter in fiscal year 2018 under the 2017 Authorization:

 

 

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

Period

 

Total number of shares (or units) purchased (1)

Average price paid per share (or unit)

Total number of shares (or units) purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs

Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares (or units) that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs

10/01/2019 - 10/31/2019

 

 

7,000

 

 

$

33.95

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

7,000

 

 

$

33.95

 

 

 

 

(1)

Total Number

On October 10, 2019, the Board of
Shares Purchased

Average Price
Paid Per Share
Total Shares Purchased As Part Directors authorized the repurchase of Publicly Announced Plan or ProgramMaximum
Numberup to 7,000 shares of Shares (or approximate dollar value)
that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Plan or Program
Date (month ended):


July 31, 2018
$

$1,676,443
August 31, 2018
$

$1,676,443
September 30, 2018
$

$1,676,443 Company's common stock from 734 Investors in a privately negotiated repurchase of shares. The Company entered into a repurchase agreement with 734 Investors to repurchase 7,000 shares of the Company's common stock on October 15, 2019.


The Company purchased 72,266 shares of common stock in the open market in fiscal year 2018 under the 2017 Authorization at a weighted average price of $31.27 per common share.

As of June 29, 2018 the Company suspended its stock repurchase activity; however if the Company chooses to resume repurchasing stock it has $1,676,443 available to repurchase stock under the 2017 Authorization.

On September 5, 2018, the Board of Directors approved and Alico announced the commencement of an issuer offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase up to $19,999,990 in value of shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $34.00 per share. On October 3, 2018, Alico repurchased an aggregate of 752,234 shares at a price of $34.00 per share aggregating $25,575,956. These shares represented approximately 9.2% of the total number of shares of the Company’s common stock issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2018. Included in the 752,234 shares were 163,999 shares that the Company has elected to purchase pursuant to its right to purchase up to an additional 2% of its outstanding shares of common stock. 734 Investors, Alico’s largest stockholder since 2013, participated in the Tender Offer and sold a small percentage of its holdings.


Item 6. Selected Financial Data


The following tables present selected historical consolidated financial information as of and for each of the fiscal years in the five-year period ended September 30, 2018.2020. The Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 2016, 2015 and 2014 include combined financial statement balances with Silver Nip Citrus, as result of our common control acquisition in February 2015.


2016.

The selected historical financial data presented below should be reviewed in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes thereto, included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Selected Statements of Operations Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

92,507

 

 

$

122,251

 

 

$

81,281

 

 

$

129,829

 

 

$

144,196

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

$

6,921

 

 

$

45,214

 

 

$

10,535

 

 

$

(6,094

)

 

$

21,846

 

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders

 

$

23,662

 

 

$

37,833

 

 

$

13,050

 

 

$

(9,451

)

 

$

6,993

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

 

$

3.16

 

 

$

5.06

 

 

$

1.59

 

 

$

(1.14

)

 

$

0.84

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

 

$

3.16

 

 

$

5.05

 

 

$

1.57

 

 

$

(1.14

)

 

$

0.84

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selected Balance Sheet Information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

19,687

 

 

$

23,838

 

 

$

32,260

 

 

$

3,395

 

 

$

6,625

 

Property and equipment, net

 

$

350,061

 

 

$

345,648

 

 

$

340,403

 

 

$

349,337

 

 

$

379,247

 

Total assets

 

$

423,937

 

 

$

417,388

 

 

$

423,422

 

 

$

419,182

 

 

$

455,445

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

9,145

 

 

$

5,338

 

 

$

5,275

 

 

$

4,550

 

 

$

4,493

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

$

139,106

 

 

$

158,111

 

 

$

169,074

 

 

$

181,926

 

 

$

192,726

 

Total Alico, Inc. stockholders' equity

 

$

216,341

 

 

$

194,303

 

 

$

172,117

 

 

$

160,641

 

 

$

173,490

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

$

5,441

 

 

$

5,095

 

 

$

5,478

 

 

$

4,728

 

 

$

4,773

 



(in thousands, except per share amounts)     
 September 30,
 20182017201620152014
 Selected Statement of Operations Information:     
 Operating revenues$81,281
$129,829
$144,196
$153,126
$104,003
 Income (loss) from operations$10,535
$(6,094)$21,846
$18,964
$9,383
 Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$13,050
$(9,451)$6,993
$13,214
$9,495
 Basic earnings (loss) per common share$1.59
$(1.14)$0.84
$1.64
$1.29
 Diluted earnings (loss) per common share$1.57
$(1.14)$0.84
$1.64
$1.29
 Cash dividends declared per common share$0.24
$0.24
$0.24
$0.24
$0.24
      
 Selected Balance Sheet Information:     
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$32,260
$3,395
$6,625
$5,474
$31,130
 Property and equipment, net$340,403
$349,337
$379,247
$381,099
$142,610
 Total assets$423,422
$419,182
$455,445
$460,088
$273,613
 Current portion of long-term debt$5,275
$4,550
$4,493
$4,511
$3,581
 Long-term debt, net of current portion$169,074
$181,926
$192,726
$200,970
$58,444
 Total Alico, Inc. stockholders' equity$172,117
$160,641
$173,490
$170,704
$162,487
 Noncontrolling interest$5,478
$4,728
$4,773
$4,807
$

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2014, net income includes the gain on sale of assets of approximately $7,748,000 related primarily to the Polk and Martin County land sales and a gain on settlement of contingent consideration of $6,000,000.
During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015, net income includes the gain on sale of assets of approximately $13,590,000 related to the sale of real estate, approximately $8,366,000 of interest expense, approximately $1,051,000 loss on extinguishment of debt related to the refinancing of our debt obligations, approximately $1,145,000 gain on bargain purchase related to acquisition of citrus business and an impairment charge of approximately $541,000 on an asset held for sale.

During

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, net income includes the gain on sale of assets of approximately $618,000 related to the sale of real estate and approximately $9,893,000 of interest expense.


During

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, net loss includes inventory casualty loss and net realizable adjustment of approximately $14,688,000 as a result of Hurricane Irma, additional asset impairments of long-lived assets of approximately $9,346,000, and interest expense of approximately $9,141,000. The net loss was partially offset by a gain on sale of assets of approximately $2,181,000.


During

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, net income includes the gain on sale of assets of approximately $11,041,000 related to the sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale. Net income also includessale, and insurance proceeds received in the amount of approximately $9,429,000 relating to damages from Hurricane Irma. Net income also includes a one-time non-cash deferred income tax benefit of approximately $9,847,000, which resulted from the remeasurement of the Company's net deferred tax liabilities due to the 21% corporate tax rate that was enacted December 22, 2017, and the expiration of a capital loss carryforward, which expired at September 30, 2018, of approximately $5,634,000, resulting in an additional income tax expense. Additionally, net income includes the offsetting effect of approximately $8,561,000 of interest expense and $3,349,000 of impairments relating to net realizable adjustment on inventory and long-lived assets.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, net income includes a gain on sale of assets of approximately $13,166,000 related to the sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale. Net income also includes insurance proceeds received of approximately $486,000 in additional property and casualty claims reimbursement relating to Hurricane Irma and federal relief proceeds of approximately $15,597,000 under the Florida Citrus Recovery Block Grant (“CRBG”) program relating to Hurricane Irma. Additionally, net income includes approximately $7,180,000 of interest expense and $1,204,000 relating to net realizable adjustment on inventory and impairments of long-lived assets.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, net income includes a gain on sale of assets of approximately $30,424,000 related to the sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale. Net income also includes federal relief proceeds of approximately $4,629,000 under the Florida CRBG program relating to Hurricane Irma. Additionally, net income includes approximately $5,981,000 of interest expense and $1,321,000 relating to impairments of long-lived assets.




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


The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto.



Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information


We provide forward-looking information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Any statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that express our intentions, beliefs, expectations, strategies, predictions or any other statements relating to our future activities or other future events or conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on Alico’sour current expectations, estimates and projections about future events our business based, in part, on assumptions made by our managementand can be identified by terms such as “plans,” “expect,” “may,” "anticipate,” “intend,” “should be,” “will be” “is likely to,” “believes,” and similar expressions referring to future periods. Alico believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable but cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, Alico cautions you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors which may cause future outcomes to differ materially from those foreseen in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: changes in laws, regulation and rules; weather conditions that affect production, transportation, storage, demand, import and export of fresh product and its by-products,their by-products; increased pressure from diseases including citrus greening and citrus canker, as well as insects and other pests; disruption of water supplies or changes in water allocations; market pricing of citrus; pricing and supply of raw materials and products; market responses to industry volume pressures; pricing and supply of energy; changes in interest rates; availability of financing for land development activities and other growth and corporate opportunities; onetime events; acquisitions and divestitures; seasonality; our ability to achieve the anticipated cost savings under the Alico 2.0 Modernization Program; customer concentration; labor disruptions; inability to pay debt obligations; inability to engage in certain transactions due to restrictive covenants in debt instruments; government restrictions on land use; changes in agricultural land values; marketimpact of the COVID-19 outbreak and pricingcoronavirus pandemic on our agriculture operations, including without limitation demand for product, supply chain, health and availability of our labor force, the labor force of contractors we engage, and the labor force of our competitors; other risks duerelated to concentrated ownershipthe duration and severity of stock; the Company's receiptCOVID-19 outbreak and coronavirus pandemic and its impact on Alico’s business; the impact of future funding from the state of Florida in connection with water retention projects; any Federal relief received inCOVID-19 outbreak and coronavirus pandemic on the future by the Company in connection with Hurricane Irma;U.S. and global economies and financial markets; access to governmental loans and incentives; any reduction in the public float resulting from the Tender Offer or any subsequent repurchases of common stock by the Company; recentAlico; changes in the Equity Planequity awards to Employees; continuation ofemployees; whether the Company's dividend policy;policy, including its recent increased dividend amounts, is continued; expressed desire of certain of our stockholdersshareholders to liquidate their shareholdings by virtue of past market sales of common stock, by sales of common stock into the Tender Offer or by way of future transactions; decreased cash availability as a result of closing the Tender Offer and effectuating share repurchases; political changes and economic crises; competitive actions by other companies; changes in dividends; increased competition from international companies; changes in environmental regulations and their impact on farming practices; the land ownership policies of governments,governments; changes in government farm programs and policies and international reaction to such programs,programs; changes in pricing calculations with our customers; fluctuations in the value of the U. S.U.S. dollar, interest rates, inflation and deflation rates; length of terms of contracts with customers; and changes in and effects of crop insurance programs, global trade agreements, trade restrictions and tariffs; and soil conditions, harvest yields, prices for commodities, and crop production expenses. These assumptionsforward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements due to numerous factors, including those Risks Factors included in Part I, Item 1A and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Introduction


Alico, Inc. (“Alico”), together with its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company", "we", "us" or "our”), is a holding company with assets and related operations in agriculture, land management and natural resources. We are a Florida agribusiness and land management company with a legacy of achievement and innovation in citrus, cattle and resource conservation. We own approximately 117,000100,000 acres of land in eight Florida counties, which includesholding mineral rights on approximately 90,000 acres of mineral rights.those owned acres. Our principal lines of business are now citrus groves and water storageland management and other operations, which include land conservation, encompassing environmental services, land leasing and related support operations. Prior to the sale of certain ranch land to the State of Florida in September 2020, the Company’s business line also included Water Resources. Prior to the sale of our breeding herd in January 2018, the Company’s business line also included cattle ranching. Our mission is to create value for our customers and stockholdersshareholders by managing existing lands to their optimal current income and total returns. Alico opportunistically acquires new agricultural assets and produces high quality agricultural products while exercising responsible environmental stewardship.


Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help provide an understanding of results of operations, financial condition and changes in financial condition for the periods presented. This MD&A is organized as follows:

Business Overview. This section provides a general description of our business, as well as other matters that we believe are important in understanding our results of operations and financial condition.


Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for each of the three fiscal years ended September 30, 2020. Our discussion is presented on a consolidated basis and includes discussion on future trends by segment.


Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides an analysis of our cash flows for each of the three fiscal years ended September 30, 2020 and our outstanding debt, commitments and cash resources as of September 30, 2020.


Critical Accounting Policies. This section identifies those accounting policies that we consider important to our results of operations and financial condition, require significant judgment and involve significant management estimates. Our significant accounting policies, including those considered to be critical accounting policies, are summarized in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

Business Overview. This section provides a general description of our business, as well as other matters that we believe are important in understanding our results of operations and financial condition.
Consolidated Results of Operations. This section provides an analysis of our results of operations for the three fiscal years ended September 30, 2018. Our discussion is presented on a consolidated basis and includes discussion on future trends by segment.
Liquidity and Capital Resources. This section provides an analysis of our cash flows for the three fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 and our outstanding debt, commitments and cash resources as of September 30, 2018.
Critical Accounting Policies. This section identifies those accounting policies that we consider important to our results of operations and financial condition, require significant judgment and involve significant management estimates. Our significant accounting policies, including those considered to be critical accounting policies, are summarized in Note 2, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements.

Business Overview


Business Description


The Company

Alico, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “Alico”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) generates operating revenues primarily from the sale of its citrus products. Prior to the sale of its breeding herd in January 2018, the Company also generated revenues from its cattle ranching operations.products and grazing and hunting leasing. The Company now operates as two business segments and substantially all of its operating revenues are generated in the United States. DuringFor the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018,2020, the Company generated operating revenues of approximately $81,281,000,$92,507,000, income from operations of approximately $10,535,000,$6,921,000, and net income attributable to common stockholders of approximately $13,050,000.$23,662,000. Cash provided by operating activities was approximately $19,055,000 during$1,049,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.


2020.

Fiscal Year Highlights and Other Developments


Water Storage Contract Approval

In December 2012,

The COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the South Florida Water Management DistrictWorld Health Organization declared the current novel coronavirus outbreak (“SFWMD” or "District"COVID-19”) issued a solicitation request for projects to be considereda global pandemic. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country have imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures have had a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the economy, including certain agriculture businesses.

During March 2020, as a precautionary measure to ensure financial flexibility and maintain maximum liquidity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company implemented several measures that we believe would help ensure sufficient liquidity for the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services Program ("Program"). In March 2013, the Company submitted its response proposing a dispersed water management project on a portion of its ranch land. The environmental services dispersed water management project ("Water Project") encompasses a large-scale water storage/nutrient load reduction project over approximately half of the Company's 72,000-acre ranch located in southern Hendry County. The Water Project has the ability to store/treat retain 94,000-acre feet of water, making it one of the largest private storage projects proposed to date and the largest within the Caloosahatchee River watershed. The Water Project was approved by the South Florida Water Management District in late 2014, and the Company's engineering and environmental consultants immediately began working on a detailed design. As a result of the uniqueness of the project site, which consists of over 11,000 acres of wetlands andnext several cultural resource sites, considerable effort has been undertaken over the past 3.5 years in securing necessary regulatory approvals for the project from both the State of Florida and the federal government. In addition, the project requires close coordination with adjacent landowners, as well as the water control districts that serve those landowner/properties. On September 29, 2015, the SFWMD amended the contract to extend it for an additional year. In 2016, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection included the project in the State’s Northern Everglades Public-Private Partnership Program.


The contract term is eleven years and allows up to one year for implementation (design, permitting, construction and construction completion certification) and ten years of operation, whereby the Company will provide water retention services. Payment for these services includes an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 of reimbursement for implementation. In addition, the contract provides an annual fixed payment of $12,000,000 for operations and maintenance costs, as long as the project is in compliance with the contract and subject to annual District Board approval of funding. The contract specifies that the District Board has to approve the payments annually through its budget process and there can be no assurance that it will approve the annual fixed payments. The Florida budget for the state’s 2018/2019 fiscal year as approved included Save Our Everglades trust/legacy Florida funding for the Program. On September 19, 2018 the SFWMD issued a press release announcing the issuance of an Environmental Resource Permit for Alico. The SFWMD release also stated that (i) the issuance of the permit cleared the path for Alico to deliver a dispersed water storage project in the Caloosahatchee Watershed, (ii) Alico has all necessary state approvals to proceed, and (iii) the project is expected to be operational within one year from the start of construction, which is contingent on Alico securing additional local and federal approvals. These approvals include a compatible use agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, as well as approvals from the local water control districts. Permitting is currently underway with construction to follow will begin immediately upon receipt of permits. Annual fixed payments will not commence until completion of construction. The Company


anticipates receiving all necessary regulatory approvals within the next four to six months. The Company has not recognized any revenue to date from the contract. Operating expenses were approximately $1,619,000, $1,794,000 and $2,322,000 for each of the three years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Tender Offer

On September 5, 2018 the Board of Directors approved and Alico announced the commencement of an issuer tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase up to $19,999,990 in value of shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $34.00 per share. On October 3, 2018, upon the terms and subject to the conditions described in the Offer to Purchase dated September 5, 2018 Alico repurchasedmonths, including drawing down an aggregate of 752,234 shares at a price of $34.00 per share aggregating $25,575,956. These shares represented approximately 9.2% of the total number of shares of$70,000,000 on its revolving credit facilities. This decision was made to safeguard the Company’s common stock issuedliquidity and outstanding as of October 2, 2018. Includedto increase available cash on hand in the 752,234 sharesevent that a more protracted COVID-19 outbreak were 163,999 shares thatto put a significant strain on the financial institutions and their ability to loan funds. As of September 30, 2020, the Company, elected to purchase pursuant to its right to purchase up to an additional 2% of its outstanding shares of common stock. 734 Investors LLC, Alico’s largest stockholder since 2013, participated inbelieving that despite the Tender Offer and sold a small percentage of its holdings. Members of neitherprotracted COVID-19 outbreak, the management team nor the Board of Directors sold any shares directly in the tender offer.

Hurricane Irma

Florida’s citrusfinancial institutions industry was hit hard by the recent impacts of Hurricane Irma. Alico’s production was down by approximately 36%experiencing less negative impact from the prior season. While the Company lost a small percentage of trees, the force and duration of the storm impactedoutbreak than originally expected, proceeded to pay down the majority of the groves. Based upon prior experience with serious storms of this nature, Alico expects it will take at least two seasonsamounts drawn under its revolving credit facilities.


Additionally, for the grovesprotection of our employees per the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, the Company arranged to recoverhave the majority of office personnel work remotely, has taken steps to pre-hurricane production levels.allow and encourage greater separation for our employed and contracted field workers and has worked with its harvesters, haulers and suppliers to minimize interactions. The Company finished with production of 4,827,000 boxes in fiscal year 2018 and anticipates an increase in production in fiscal year 2019continues to 6,300,000-6,600,000 boxes andassess the situation on a return to pre-hurricane production levels by fiscal year 2020, which is approximately 7,900,000.


Through November 30, 2018,routine basis.

To date, the Company received insurance proceeds relatinghas experienced no material adverse impacts from this pandemic.

Citrus Grove Management Agreement

On July 16, 2020, the Company executed an agreement with an affiliated group of third parties to Hurricane Irmaprovide citrus grove caretaking and harvest and haul management services for approximately 7,000 acres owned by such third parties. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company is to be reimbursed by the third parties for all of approximately $477,000 for propertyits costs incurred related to providing these services and casualty damage claimsalso is to receive a management fee based on acres covered under this agreement.

Agreements with Tropicana

On each of May 18, 2020 and approximately $8,952,000 for crop claims, which have been recorded in operating expenses. May 20, 2020, the Company entered into a new agreement to supply Tropicana, its largest customer, with citrus fruit. These new agreements are effective October 1, 2020, conclude on July 31, 2024, and succeed an existing agreement that expired at the end of September 2020.

Federal Relief Program

The Company has additional property and casualty claims outstanding and is awaiting determination of additional proceeds, if any, to be received.


In addition to the commercial insurance claims which have been submitted, the Company may be eligible for Hurricane Irma federal relief programs distributed by the Farm Service Agency under the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) as well asfor block grants that will beare being administered through the State of Florida. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company received approximately $4,629,000 and $15,597,000, respectively, under the Florida Citrus Recovery Block Grant (“CRBG”) program. This represents the Part 1 and Part 2 reimbursement under a three-part program. The specificstiming and amount to be received under Part 3 of the programs are still being finalizedprogram, if any, has not been finalized.

Distribution of Shares by 734 Investors

On November 14, 2019, 734 Investors filed a Form 4 and an amendment to Schedule 13D with the SEC disclosing that on November 12, 2019, it distributed all of its shares of Company common stock previously held by it, consisting of 3,173,405 shares, on a pro rata basis, to its members. Prior to such distribution, 734 Investors was the Company’s largest shareholder.

Employee and Board of Directors Matters

On August 6, 2020, the Board of Directors increased the number of its directors by two and appointed Mr. Adam Putnam and Ms. Kate English as directors, each to serve until the 2021 annual meeting of the Company’s shareholders or until his or her earlier death, resignation, or removal in accordance with the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company.

In December 2019, Mr. George R. Brokaw, the then Executive Vice Chairman, informed the Board of Directors that he would voluntarily step down as Executive Vice Chairman effective December 31, 2019 and that change has taken effect. After the effectiveness of this change, Mr. Brokaw has remained a member of the Board of Directors.

Effective February 27, 2020 (which was immediately after the 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders), by way of action that has been taken by and at this time, the Company cannot determine the amount of federal relief funds which will be received or when these funds will be disbursed.


Alico 2.0 Modernization Program
On November 16, 2017, we announced the Alico 2.0 Modernization Program (“Alico 2.0”). This program is transforming three legacy businesses (Alico, Orange Co., and Silver Nip) into a single efficient enterprise, Alico Citrus, so we will remain onedirection of the leaders inBoard of Directors, Benjamin D. Fishman, the U.S. citrus industry. This initiative explored every aspect of Alico’s citrus and ranch operations, including corporate and operational cost structures, grove costs, purchasing and procurement, non-performing and under-performing assets, professional fees, and human resources efficiency.
Under this program, we expected to reduce citrus total expenses per acre to $2,164/acre andnon-employee Executive Chairman, became the cost to produce a pound solid to $1.56 when Alico 2.0 is fully implemented in 2020. These efficiencies are being achieved through better purchasing, more precise application of selected fertilizers and chemicals, outsourcing work such as harvesting, hauling, and certain caretaking tasks, and by streamlining grove management. We have also deployed a more efficient labor model that is consistent and uniform for field staffing and grove operating programs and aligns with the geographical footprintChairman of the citrus groves.
Board. Mr. Fishman has remained a non-employee director.


The Company is working to maintain operational efficiencies and deploy its resources to solidify the Company's position as a leader in the recovering citrus industry.

Alico 2.0 also led us to decide to divest assets that generated low rates of return and shut down parts of our operations that were not profitable. Alico Citrus has shut down its nursery in Gainesville, Florida, is in the process of selling its trailers and has either sold or in the process of selling real estate assets that are not strategic to our business plan.
In January 2018, we ceased our direct cattle operations at Alico Ranch. The ranch had been a landholding for us for generations, but, even when profitable, ranch operations generated a minimal rate of return on capital. We continue to own the property and


continue to conduct our long-term water dispersement program and wildlife management programs, and we now lease the ranch to a third-party operator instead of conducting our own cattle operations. All of these decisions enabled additional investment in the citrus business and redeployment of capital elsewhere.

The Company planted over 400,000 trees in fiscal year 2018, to help position the Company for future production growth which is expected to drive growth beyond 2020. The Company believes that its current acreage can produce 10,000,000 boxes per year on a sustained basis, even in an environment where citrus greening continues.




Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations


The following discussion provides an analysis of Alico's results of operations and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:    2018:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

$

89,369

 

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

(29,662

)

 

 

(24.9

)%

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

78,121

 

 

$

40,910

 

 

 

52.4

%

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

(82

)

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

3,160

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

1.9

%

Total operating revenues

 

 

92,507

 

 

 

122,251

 

 

 

(29,744

)

 

 

(24.3

)%

 

 

122,251

 

 

 

81,281

 

 

 

40,970

 

 

 

50.4

%

Gross profit (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

17,088

 

 

 

59,437

 

 

 

(42,349

)

 

 

(71.3

)%

 

 

59,437

 

 

 

26,412

 

 

 

33,025

 

 

 

125.0

%

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

831

 

 

 

923

 

 

 

(92

)

 

 

(10.0

)%

 

 

923

 

 

 

(819

)

 

 

1,742

 

 

NM

 

Total gross profit

 

 

17,919

 

 

 

60,360

 

 

 

(42,441

)

 

 

(70.3

)%

 

 

60,360

 

 

 

25,593

 

 

 

34,767

 

 

 

135.8

%

General and administrative expenses

 

 

10,998

 

 

 

15,146

 

 

 

(4,148

)

 

 

(27.4

)%

 

 

15,146

 

 

 

15,058

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

0.6

%

Income from operations

 

 

6,921

 

 

 

45,214

 

 

 

(38,293

)

 

 

(84.7

)%

 

 

45,214

 

 

 

10,535

 

 

 

34,679

 

 

NM

 

Total other income, net

 

 

24,456

 

 

 

5,019

 

 

 

19,437

 

 

NM

 

 

 

5,019

 

 

 

2,655

 

 

 

2,364

 

 

 

89.0

%

Income before income taxes

 

 

31,377

 

 

 

50,233

 

 

 

(18,856

)

 

 

(37.5

)%

 

 

50,233

 

 

 

13,190

 

 

 

37,043

 

 

NM

 

Income tax provision

 

 

7,663

 

 

 

12,783

 

 

 

(5,120

)

 

 

(40.1

)%

 

 

12,783

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

12,393

 

 

NM

 

Net income

 

 

23,714

 

 

 

37,450

 

 

 

(13,736

)

 

 

(36.7

)%

 

 

37,450

 

 

 

12,800

 

 

 

24,650

 

 

 

192.6

%

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(52

)

 

 

383

 

 

 

(435

)

 

NM

 

 

 

383

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

133

 

 

 

53.2

%

Net income attributable to Alico, Inc. common stockholders

 

$

23,662

 

 

$

37,833

 

 

$

(14,171

)

 

 

(37.5

)%

 

$

37,833

 

 

$

13,050

 

 

$

24,783

 

 

 

189.9

%


(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended     Fiscal Year Ended    
 September 30, Change September 30, Change
 2018 2017 $ % 2017 2016 $ %
Operating revenues: 
  
  
  
  
      
Alico Citrus$78,121
 $123,441
 $(45,320) (36.7)% $123,441
 $137,282
 $(13,841) (10.1)%
Water Resources and Other Operations3,160
 6,388
 (3,228) (50.5)% 6,388
 6,914
 (526) (7.6)%
 Total operating revenues81,281
 129,829
 (48,548) (37.4)% 129,829
 144,196
 (14,367) (10.0)%
                
Gross profit (loss):               
Alico Citrus26,412
 11,494
 14,918
 129.8 % 11,494
 34,935
 (23,441) (67.1)%
Water Resources and Other Operations(819) (2,564) 1,745
 (68.1)% (2,564) 124
 (2,688) NM
Total gross profit25,593
 8,930
 16,663
 186.6 % 8,930
 35,059
 (26,129) (74.5)%
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
General and administrative expenses15,058
 15,024
 34
 0.2 % 15,024
 13,213
 1,811
 13.7 %
Income (loss) from operations10,535
 (6,094) 16,629
 (272.9)% (6,094) 21,846
 (27,940) (127.9)%
Total other income (expense), net2,655
 (7,248) 9,903
 (136.6)% (7,248) (9,366) 2,118
 (22.6)%
Income (loss) before income taxes13,190
 (13,342) 26,532
 (198.9)% (13,342) 12,480
 (25,822) (206.9)%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes390
 (3,846) 4,236
 (110.1)% (3,846) 5,521
 (9,367) (169.7)%
Net income (loss)12,800
 (9,496) 22,296
 (234.8)% (9,496) 6,959
 (16,455) (236.5)%
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests250
 45
 205
 NM
 45
 34
 11
 32.4 %
Net income (loss) attributable to Alico, Inc. common stockholders$13,050
 $(9,451) $22,501
 (238.1)% $(9,451) $6,993
 $(16,444) (235.1)%

NM - Not Meaningful



meaningful

The following table presents our operating revenues, by segment, as a percentage of total operating revenues for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

96.6

%

 

 

97.4

%

 

 

96.1

%

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

3.4

%

 

 

2.6

%

 

 

3.9

%

Total operating revenues

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%

 

 

100.0

%


 Fiscal Year Ended
 September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Operating revenues: 
  
  
Alico Citrus96.1% 95.1% 95.2%
Water Resources and Other Operations3.9% 4.9% 4.8%
 Total operating revenues100.0% 100.0% 100.0%



The following discussion provides an analysis of the Company's operating segments:


Alico Citrus

(in thousands, except per box and per pound solids data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Unit

 

 

%

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Unit

 

 

%

 

Operating Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early and Mid-Season

 

$

31,303

 

 

$

39,574

 

 

$

(8,271

)

 

 

(20.9

)%

 

$

39,574

 

 

$

24,309

 

 

$

15,265

 

 

 

62.8

%

Valencias

 

 

50,060

 

 

 

73,480

 

 

 

(23,420

)

 

 

(31.9

)%

 

 

73,480

 

 

 

48,865

 

 

 

24,615

 

 

 

50.4

%

Fresh Fruit

 

 

2,321

 

 

 

3,629

 

 

 

(1,308

)

 

 

(36.0

)%

 

 

3,629

 

 

 

2,054

 

 

 

1,575

 

 

 

76.7

%

Grove Management Services

 

 

4,599

 

 

 

1,342

 

 

 

3,257

 

 

NM

 

 

 

1,342

 

 

 

1,808

 

 

 

(466

)

 

 

(25.8

)%

Purchase and Resale of Fruit

 

 

850

 

 

 

943

 

 

 

(93

)

 

 

(9.9

)%

 

 

943

 

 

 

809

 

 

 

134

 

 

 

16.6

%

Other

 

 

236

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

173

 

 

NM

 

 

 

63

 

 

 

276

 

 

 

(213

)

 

 

(77.2

)%

Total

 

$

89,369

 

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

(29,662

)

 

 

(24.9

)%

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

78,121

 

 

$

40,910

 

 

 

52.4

%

Boxes Harvested:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early and Mid-Season

 

 

3,146

 

 

 

3,114

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

1.0

%

 

 

3,114

 

 

 

1,811

 

 

 

1,303

 

 

 

71.9

%

Valencias

 

 

4,165

 

 

 

4,790

 

 

 

(625

)

 

 

(13.0

)%

 

 

4,790

 

 

 

2,891

 

 

 

1,899

 

 

 

65.7

%

Total Processed

 

 

7,311

 

 

 

7,904

 

 

 

(593

)

 

 

(7.5

)%

 

 

7,904

 

 

 

4,702

 

 

 

3,202

 

 

 

68.1

%

Fresh Fruit

 

 

267

 

 

 

210

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

27.1

%

 

 

210

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

85

 

 

 

68.0

%

Total

 

 

7,578

 

 

 

8,114

 

 

 

(536

)

 

 

(6.6

)%

 

 

8,114

 

 

 

4,827

 

 

 

3,287

 

 

 

68.1

%

Pound Solids Produced:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early and Mid- Season

 

 

17,947

 

 

 

16,873

 

 

 

1,074

 

 

 

6.4

%

 

 

16,873

 

 

 

9,194

 

 

 

7,679

 

 

 

83.5

%

Valencias

 

 

25,631

 

 

 

29,854

 

 

 

(4,223

)

 

 

(14.1

)%

 

 

29,854

 

 

 

17,319

 

 

 

12,535

 

 

 

72.4

%

Total

 

 

43,578

 

 

 

46,727

 

 

 

(3,149

)

 

 

(6.7

)%

 

 

46,727

 

 

 

26,513

 

 

 

20,214

 

 

 

76.2

%

Pound Solids per Box:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early and Mid-Season

 

 

5.70

 

 

 

5.42

 

 

 

0.28

 

 

 

5.2

%

 

 

5.42

 

 

 

5.07

 

 

 

0.35

 

 

 

6.9

%

Valencias

 

 

6.15

 

 

 

6.23

 

 

 

(0.08

)

 

 

(1.3

)%

 

 

6.23

 

 

 

5.99

 

 

 

0.24

 

 

 

4.0

%

Price per Pound Solids:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early and Mid-Season

 

$

1.74

 

 

$

2.35

 

 

$

(0.61

)

 

 

(26.0

)%

 

$

2.35

 

 

$

2.64

 

 

$

(0.29

)

 

 

(11.0

)%

Valencias

 

$

1.95

 

 

$

2.46

 

 

$

(0.51

)

 

 

(20.7

)%

 

$

2.46

 

 

$

2.82

 

 

$

(0.36

)

 

 

(12.8

)%

Price per Box:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fresh Fruit

 

$

8.69

 

 

$

17.28

 

 

$

(8.59

)

 

 

(49.7

)%

 

$

17.28

 

 

$

16.43

 

 

$

0.85

 

 

 

5.2

%

Operating Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Sales

 

$

52,492

 

 

$

52,037

 

 

$

455

 

 

 

0.9

%

 

$

52,037

 

 

$

46,477

 

 

$

5,560

 

 

 

12.0

%

Harvesting and Hauling

 

 

19,897

 

 

 

22,079

 

 

 

(2,182

)

 

 

(9.9

)%

 

 

22,079

 

 

 

12,821

 

 

 

9,258

 

 

 

72.2

%

Grove Management Services

 

 

3,817

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

3,043

 

 

NM

 

 

 

774

 

 

 

1,177

 

 

 

(403

)

 

 

(34.2

)%

Purchase and Resale of Fruit

 

 

704

 

 

 

788

 

 

 

(84

)

 

 

(10.7

)%

 

 

788

 

 

 

662

 

 

 

126

 

 

 

19.0

%

Other

 

 

(4,629

)

 

 

(16,084

)

 

 

11,455

 

 

 

(71.2

)%

 

 

(16,084

)

 

 

(9,428

)

 

 

(6,656

)

 

 

70.6

%

Total

 

$

72,281

 

 

$

59,594

 

 

$

12,687

 

 

 

21.3

%

 

$

59,594

 

 

$

51,709

 

 

$

7,885

 

 

 

15.2

%

Gross Profit

 

$

17,088

 

 

$

59,437

 

 

$

(42,349

)

 

 

(71.3

)%

 

$

59,437

 

 

$

26,412

 

 

$

33,025

 

 

 

125.0

%


The table below presents key operating measures for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016:
(in thousands, except per box and per pound solids data)          
 Fiscal Year Ended     Fiscal Year Ended    
 September 30, Change September 30, Change
 2018 2017 Unit % 2017 2016 Unit %
Operating Revenues:               
Early and Mid-Season$24,309
 $45,999
 $(21,690) (47.2)% $45,999
 $43,909
 $2,090
 4.8 %
Valencias48,865
 67,146
 (18,281) (27.2)% 67,146
 75,311
 (8,165) (10.8)%
Fresh Fruit2,054
 5,735
 (3,681) (64.2)% 5,735
 5,173
 562
 10.9 %
Purchase and Resale of Fruit809
 2,331
 (1,522) (65.3)% 2,331
 8,188
 (5,857) (71.5)%
Other2,084
 2,230
 (146) (6.5)% 2,230
 4,701
 (2,471) (52.6)%
Total$78,121
 $123,441
 $(45,320) (36.7)% $123,441
 $137,282
 $(13,841) (10.1)%
Boxes Harvested: 
  
  
  
  
    
  
Early and Mid-Season1,811
 3,215
 (1,404) (43.7)% 3,215
 3,634
 (419) (11.5)%
Valencias2,891
 4,044
 (1,153) (28.5)% 4,044
 5,195
 (1,151) (22.2)%
       Total Processed4,702
 7,259
 (2,557) (35.2)% 7,259
 8,829
 (1,570) (17.8)%
Fresh Fruit125
 328
 (203) (61.9)% 328
 402
 (74) (18.4)%
Total4,827
 7,587
 (2,760) (36.4)% 7,587
 9,231
 (1,644) (17.8)%
Pound Solids Produced: 
  
  
  
  
    
  
Early and Mid-Season9,194
 17,950
 (8,756) (48.8)% 17,950
 20,167
 (2,217) (11.0)%
Valencias17,319
 24,661
 (7,342) (29.8)% 24,661
 31,237
 (6,576) (21.1)%
Total26,513
 42,611
 (16,098) (37.8)% 42,611
 51,404
 (8,793) (17.1)%
Pound Solids per Box: 
  
  
  
  
    
  
Early and Mid-Season5.07
 5.58
 (0.51) (9.1)% 5.58
 5.55
 0.03
 0.5 %
Valencias5.99
 6.10
 (0.11) (1.8)% 6.10
 6.01
 0.09
 1.5 %
Price per Pound Solids: 
  
  
  
  
    
  
Early and Mid-Season$2.64
 $2.56
 $0.08
 3.1 % $2.56
 $2.18
 $0.38
 17.4 %
Valencias$2.82
 $2.72
 $0.10
 3.7 % $2.72
 $2.41
 $0.31
 12.9 %
Price per Box: 
  
  
  
  
    
  
Fresh Fruit$16.43
 $17.48
 $(1.05) (6.0)% $17.48
 $12.85
 $4.63
 36.0 %
Operating Expenses: 
  
  
  
  
    
  
Cost of Sales$46,477
 $84,909
 $(38,432) (45.3)% $84,909
 $64,824
 $20,085
 31.0 %
Harvesting and Hauling12,921
 21,520
 (8,599) (40.0)% 21,520
 25,949
 (4,429) (17.1)%
Purchase and Resale of Fruit562
 2,134
 (1,572) (73.7)% 2,134
 7,815
 (5,681) (72.7)%
Other(8,251) 3,384
 (11,635) (343.8)% 3,384
 3,759
 (375) (10.0)%
Total$51,709
 $111,947
 $(60,238) (53.8)% $111,947
 $102,347
 $9,600
 9.4 %
                
Gross Profit$26,412
 $11,494
 $14,918
   $11,494
 $34,935
 $(23,441)  

NM - Not meaningful

Our citrus groves produce the majority of our annual operating revenues and the citrus grove business is seasonal because it is tied to the growing and harvest season. Historically, the second and third quarters of Alico's fiscal year produce the majority of the annual revenues and working capital requirements are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal year, coinciding with the growing cycles.


The Company sells its Early and Mid-Season and Valencia oranges to processors that convert the majority of the citrus crop into orange juice. They generally buy the citrus on a pound solids basis, which is the measure of the soluble solids (sugars and acids) contained in one box of fruit. Fresh fruit is generally sold to packing houses that purchase the citrus on a per box basis. Other revenues consist of third-party grove caretaking and the purchase and reselling of fruit.



Alico's operating expenses consist primarily of cost of sales and harvesting and hauling costs. Cost of sales represents the cost of maintaining the citrus groves for the preceding calendar year and does not vary in relation to production. Harvesting and hauling costs represent the costs of bringing citrus product to processors and varies based upon the number of boxes produced. Other expenses include the period costs of third-party grove caretaking and the purchase and reselling of fruit.

The decrease in revenue for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 was due to a decrease in the price per pound solids as well as a decrease in aggregate processed box production. The decrease in the price per pound solids in the market place was a result of excess supply from domestic and international growers. The decrease in aggregate processed box production was the result of greater fruit drop and smaller fruit size of Valencias in the current harvest season as compared to the prior harvest season, offset in part by an increase in processed box production of the Early and Mid-season fruit.

As previously disclosed, the Company anticipated a reduction in the market prices throughout the 2019-20 harvest season as a result of the excess supply from domestic and international growers. However, due to an increase in the consumption of Not from Concentrate Orange Juice ("NFC"), as indicated in the published Nielsen data, since March 2020, inventory levels have decreased and, as a result, the Company anticipates that market pricing will improve in the 2020-21 harvest season.

The Company completed its harvest season in the middle of May 2020 and was able to complete the harvest without any negative impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The increase in revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018,2019, compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,2018, was primarily duerelated to the negative impact of Hurricane Irma. TheIrma on the prior fiscal year harvest. As a result of Hurricane Irma, which occurred in September 2017, the Company experienced a greater amount of fruit drop from the impact of Hurricane Irma and consequently harvested approximately 2,557,0003,202,000 fewer processed boxes in fiscal year 2018, as compared to the same period in fiscal year 2017.2019. The Company also saw an overall decreaseincrease in pound solids per box which went from 5.87 in the fiscal year ended September 2017 to 5.64 in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The Company did experience a smaller fruit drop with respect to its Valencia fruit2019, which is harvested later in the yearwas 5.91 as compared to the Early and Mid-Season variety and as such realized a smaller overall reduction in boxes produced.5.64 for fiscal year 2018. In addition, the decreaseincrease in revenue, to a smaller extent, was due to fewera greater number of boxes of fresh fruit being sold for thein fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The decrease in revenues from purchase and resale of fruit and other revenues reflects the Company’s decision to reduce third party fruit purchases and third party caretaking services.


The decrease in revenues for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, was primarily due to the harvesting of approximately 1,570,000 fewer processed boxes of fruit, partially offset by higher pound solids per box and higher price per pound solids. The decrease in revenues from purchase and resale of fruit and other revenues reflects the Company’s decision to reduce third party fruit purchases and third-party caretaking services.

2019.

Total processed boxes harvested in fiscal year 2018 declined2020 decreased by approximately 35.2%7.5%, as compared to fiscal year 2017.2019. Pound solids per boxincreased by approximately 6.4% and decreased by approximately 9.1% and approximately 1.8%14.1% for the Early and Mid-Season and Valencia oranges, respectively. The combination of these items resulted in approximately 16,098,000 less3,149,000 fewer pound solids sold in fiscal year 2018,2020, as compared to fiscal year 2017.


2019.

Total processed boxes harvested in fiscal year 2017 declined2019 increased by approximately 17.8%68.1%, as compared to fiscal year 2016.2018. Pound solids per box increased by approximately 0.5%6.9% and 1.5%approximately 4.0% for the Early and Mid-Season and Valencia oranges, respectively, whichrespectively. The combination of these items resulted in approximately 8,793,000 less20,214,000 of additional pound solids sold in fiscal year 2017,2019, as compared to fiscal year 2016.


The decline in boxes harvested and pound solids produced for fiscal year 2018, as compared to fiscal year 2017, was primarily driven by the impact of Hurricane Irma, which occurred in September 2017.

The decline in boxes harvested and pound solids produced for fiscal year 2017, as compared to fiscal year 2016, is believed to be mainly driven by growing season fluctuations in production which may have been attributable to various factors, including extreme weather patterns such as a drought and higher than normal temperatures during the Early and Mid-season harvest impacting all varieties. Other factors included changes in weather impacting bloom, horticultural practices, and the effects of diseases and pests, including citrus greening. The industry and the Company both continue to experience premature fruit drop, as well as smaller-sized fruit as a result of the factors described above.

2018.

The USDA, in its November 9, 201810, 2020 Citrus Crop Forecast for the 2018-192020-21 harvest season, indicated its expectation that the Florida orange crop will increasedecrease from approximately 45,000,00067,300,000 boxes for the 2017-182019-20 crop year to approximately 77,000,00057,000,000 boxes for the 2018-192020-21 crop year, an increasea decrease of approximately 71.1%15.3%. The significant increaseAs production is estimated to be lower than in the result of 2017-18 harvest season being impacted by Hurricane Irma and the related fruit loss experienced. The 2017-18 Florida orange crop declined by approximately 23,700,000 boxes, or approximately 34.5%, compared to the 2016-17 crop.


The Company originally estimated its fiscalprior year, 2018 processed boxes would decrease by approximately 40-45% compared to processed boxes for fiscal year 2017. Based on the harvesting of fruit, the Company’s actual box production was down approximately 36%. The improvement from these estimates is the result of the Valencia variety fruit experiencing less fruit drop then was anticipated upon making the estimate in production. For the fiscal year 2019, the Company anticipates there will be an increase in processed boxes.

market prices in the 2020-21 harvest season primarily driven by an increase in demand for NFC orange juice, which will more than offset the negative impact from the estimated decline in production.

The increase in gross profitoperating expenses for the fiscal year 2018,2020, as compared to the fiscal year 2019, primarily relates to the Company receiving less federal relief proceeds through the Florida CRBG program relating to Hurricane Irma, which are recorded as a reduction of operating expenses, during fiscal year 2020, as compared to fiscal year 2017, was primarily driven by a decrease in operating expenses, which was partially offset by a reduction in revenues.2019. The decrease in operating costs is dueCompany received proceeds of approximately $4,629,000 and $15,597,000 through the Florida CRBG program relating to (i)Hurricane Irma during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, the Company allocating a smaller amountrecorded additional grove management services expense of its accumulated costs to its cost of goods sold, (ii) less harvesting cost incurred due to fewer boxes being harvested, and (iii) the Company receiving approximately $9,429,000 of insurance proceeds.$3.0 million. Partially offsetting this decrease in operating expenses along with thewas a reduction in revenue, was impairment charges of approximately $3,349,000 relating to net realizable adjustment on inventoryharvesting and long-lived assets. The decrease in revenue is primarily a result ofhauling costs experienced by the impact of Hurricane Irma.




The decrease in gross profit for fiscal year 2017, as compared to fiscal year 2016, related primarily to decreased revenues of approximately $13,841,000 discussed above, and the recording of an inventory casualty loss of approximately $13,489,000 relating to fruit lossCompany as a result of Hurricane Irma.

In November 2017,fewer processed boxes being harvested during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same period in the prior year.

On July 16, 2020, the Company announced Alico 2.0. This initiative explored every aspectexecuted an agreement with an affiliated group of Alico’sthird parties to provide citrus grove caretaking and ranch operations, including corporateharvest and operational cost structures, grovehaul management services for approximately 7,000 acres owned by such third parties. Under the terms of this agreement, the Company is to be reimbursed by the third parties for all of its costs purchasingincurred related to providing these services and procurement, non-performing and under-performing assets, professional fees, and human resources efficiency. As previously mentioned,also is to receive a management fee based on acres covered under this programagreement. As the Company expects to reduce total expenses per acre to $2,164/acre when Alico 2.0 is fully implemented overprovides these citrus grove caretaking management services, the next two years. Overall, the program should reduce the Company’s cost to produce a pound solid from $2.14 to $1.56. This efficiency is being achieved through better purchasing, more precise application of selected fertilizers and chemicals, outsourcing work such as harvesting, hauling, and certain caretaking tasks, and by streamlining grove management. The Company will also deploy a more efficient labor model that is consistentbe recording both an increase in revenues and uniform for field staffingexpenses. For the fourth quarter ended September 30, 2020, the Company recorded approximately $3,300,000 of operating revenue, including the management fee, and groveapproximately $3,000,000 of operating programs, and aligns with the geographical footprint of the citrus groves. However, there can be no assurance that the anticipated cost savings will be realized under Alico 2.0.

expenses relating to this arrangement.


Water Resources

Land Management and Other Operations


The table below presents key operating measures for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

September 30,

 

 

Change

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Revenue From:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and other leasing

 

$

2,683

 

 

$

2,787

 

 

$

(104

)

 

 

(3.7

)%

 

$

2,787

 

 

$

2,595

 

 

$

192

 

 

 

7.4

%

Sale of calves and culls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

(57

)

 

 

(100.0

)%

Other

 

 

455

 

 

 

433

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

5.1

%

 

 

433

 

 

 

508

 

 

 

(75

)

 

 

(14.8

)%

Total

 

$

3,138

 

 

$

3,220

 

 

$

(82

)

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

$

3,220

 

 

$

3,160

 

 

$

60

 

 

 

1.9

%

Operating Expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and other leasing

 

$

955

 

 

$

1,047

 

 

$

(92

)

 

 

(8.8

)%

 

$

1,047

 

 

$

1,072

 

 

$

(25

)

 

 

(2.3

)%

Cost of calves sold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,075

 

 

 

(1,075

)

 

 

(100.0

)%

Water conservation

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

1,206

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

11.6

%

 

 

1,206

 

 

 

1,619

 

 

 

(413

)

 

 

(25.5

)%

Other

 

 

6

 

 

 

44

 

 

 

(38

)

 

 

(86.4

)%

 

 

44

 

 

 

213

 

 

 

(169

)

 

 

(79.3

)%

Total

 

$

2,307

 

 

$

2,297

 

 

$

10

 

 

 

0.4

%

 

$

2,297

 

 

$

3,979

 

 

$

(1,682

)

 

 

(42.3

)%

Gross Profit (loss)

 

$

831

 

 

$

923

 

 

$

(92

)

 

 

(10.0

)%

 

$

923

 

 

$

(819

)

 

$

1,742

 

 

NM

 


(in thousands)               
                
 Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Change Fiscal Year Ended September 30, Change
 2018 2017 $ % 2017 2016 $ %
Revenue From:               
     Land and other leasing$2,872
 $2,294
 $578
 25.2 % $2,294
 $2,097
 $197
 9.4 %
     Sale of Calves and Culls57
 3,732
 (3,675) (98.5)% 3,732
 4,604
 (872) (18.9)%
     Other231
 362
 (131) (36.2)% 362
 213
 149
 70.0 %
          Total$3,160
 $6,388
 $(3,228) (50.5)% $6,388
 $6,914
 $(526) (7.6)%
                
Operating Expenses:               
     Land and other leasing$1,072
 $466
 $606
 130.0 % $466
 $695
 $(229) (32.9)%
     Sale of Calves and Culls1,075
 3,527
 (2,452) (69.5)% 3,527
 3,694
 (167) (4.5)%
     Water Conservation1,619
 1,794
 (175) (9.8)% 1,794
 2,322
 (528) (22.7)%
     Other213
 3,165
 (2,952) (93.3)% 3,165
 79
 3,086
 NM
          Total$3,979
 $8,952
 $(4,973) (55.6)% $8,952
 $6,790
 $2,162
 31.8 %
                
          Gross Profit$(819) $(2,564) $1,745
 (68.1)% $(2,564) $124
 $(2,688) NM
                
     NM - Not Meaningful               

NM - Not meaningful

Land and other leasing include lease income from a leaseleases for grazing rights, hunting leases, a farm lease, a lease to a third party of an aggregate mine, and leases of oil extraction rights to third parties, farm lease revenue, the generation of revenues from sod and tree sales and rental income for office space.


other miscellaneous income.

The slight decrease in revenues from Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations is primarily due to selling of Alico's cattle herd in January 2018. All inventory costs that were accumulated at the date of sale were expensed. As part of this transaction, the Company entered into a long-term leasing arrangement with the purchaser for the grazing rights on the Ranch that provides an annual revenue stream of approximately $1,200,000. The Company continues to own the property and continues to conduct its long-term water dispersement program and wildlife management programs. As a result of these changes, Alico renamed this division to Alico Water Resources to reflect its focus on water storage and nutrient reduction. Alico believes that its dispersed water storage project is the largest and most cost-effective project of its kind in the United States, and believes, once permits from state and federal agencies have been approved, the project will store and prevent large volumes of water from entering the Caloosahatchee River, will remove substantial amounts of nitrogen from the watershed, and will help to rehydrate natural systems that eventually flow south into the Everglades.




The decrease in revenues from the sale of calves and culls in fiscal year 2017, as compared to fiscal year 2016,ended September 30, 2020 is primarily due to a decreasereduction in price per pound.the leased acreage relating to a cattle grazing lease. The decreasereduction in gross profit for fiscal year 2017, as compared to fiscal year 2016, relates primarilythe leased acreage was due to certain impairmentsacres, which were recorded on assets associated with the Ranch.

Water storage and conservation

In December 2012, the South Florida Water Management District ("SFWMD") issued a solicitation request for projects to be considered for the Northern Everglades Payment for Environmental Services Program. In March 2013,included under this lease arrangement, having been sold in September 2019.

On September 11, 2020, the Company submitted its response proposing a dispersed water management projectsold approximately 10,700 acres on a portionthe western part of its ranch land.


On December 11, 2014,Alico Ranch to the SFWMD approved a contract withState of Florida. Because the Company. The contract term is eleven years and allows upacres involved in the sale would have been critical to one year for implementation (design, permitting, construction and construction completion certification) and ten years of operation, whereby the Company will provide water retention services. Payment for these services includes an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 of reimbursement for implementation. In addition, it provides for an annual fixed payment of $12,000,000 for operations and maintenance costs, as long as the project is in compliance with the contract and subject to annual District Board approval of funding. The contract specifies that the District Board has to approve the payments annually and there can be no assurance that it will approve the annual fixed payments. The approved Florida budget for the state’s 2018/2019 fiscal year included funding for the Program, and on September 19, 2018 the SFWMD issued a press release announcing the issuance of an Environmental Resource Permit for Alico. The SFWMD release also stated that (i) the issuance of the permit cleared the path for Alico to deliver aour planned dispersed water storage project, in the Caloosahatchee Watershed, (ii) AlicoCompany has all necessary state approvalsdecided to proceed, and (iii)no longer pursue permit approval activities for this particular project. As a result of this decision, the Company wrote-down approximately $598,000 of assets relating to this project is expected to be operational within one year fromduring the start of construction, which is contingent on Alico securing additional local and federal approvals. These approvals include a compatible use agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, as well as approvals from the local water control districts. Operating expenses were approximately $1,619,000, $1,794,000, and $2,322,000 for eachfourth quarter of the three yearsfiscal year ended September 30, 2018, 20172020. The Company anticipates that it will have no further expenses incurred relating to the dispersed water storage project moving forward.

The slight increase in revenues from Land Management and 2016, respectively.


DuringOther Operations for the fiscal year 2017, Alico recorded an impairmentended September 30, 2019 is primarily due to the Company recording a full year of two abandoned minesgrazing lease revenue in fiscal year 2019, while only recording nine months of revenue as the amountlease for these grazing rights was executed on January 8, 2018, at the time of approximately $3,165,000 based on independent third-party assessments, and the Company's decision tosale of the cattle herd. Partially offsetting this increase was a decrease in farm lease revenue as a result of a lease not pursue a Natural Resource business initiative.

being renewed in fiscal year 2019.

General and Administrative


General and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20182020 was approximately $15,058,000,$10,998,000, compared to approximately $15,024,000$15,146,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.

2019.

The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, was primarily due to professional fees, relating to a corporate litigation matter, of approximately $2,300,000 being incurred for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. This litigation was settled and no further expenses were incurred relating to this matter during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.Additionally, as part of this settlement, the Company recorded consulting and separation fees of $800,000 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. The Company also experienced a reduction due to (i) a one-time pension expense related to its deferred retirement benefit plan of approximately $965,000 in fiscal year 2019, (ii) a reduction in payroll expenses for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 of approximately $331,000 relating to one of the senior managers resigning in December 2019 and a reduction in bonuses granted to senior management, (iii) a decrease in stock compensation expense of approximately $204,000 as a result of certain stock options expense being accelerated in fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 and (iv) other smaller decreases in rent, consulting and Board of Director fees aggregating approximately $445,000. Partially offsetting these decreases was a lower amount of stock compensation expense of $823,000 recognized in fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 as a result of a former senior executive forfeiting his stock options as part of the settled litigation and an increase in Directors and Officers insurance of approximately $247,000.


The slight increase in general and administrative expenses infor the fiscal year 2018,ended September 30, 2019, as compared to the same periodfiscal year ended September 30, 2018, was primarily due to an increase in professional fees, relating to a corporate litigation matter, of approximately $2,300,000 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. This litigation has been resolved with a settlement being reached on February 11, 2019. The Company does not anticipate further professional fees relating to this litigation. Additionally, as part of this settlement, the Company recorded consulting and separation fees of $800,000 during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019. The Company also recorded a one-time pension expense related to its deferred retirement benefit plan of approximately $965,000 in fiscal year 2017, primarily relates2019. Partially offsetting these increases were decreases in expenses due to increases(i) a reduction in bonus awards provided tostock compensation expense of $823,000 as a result of a former senior executives and managers,executive forfeiting his stock options as part of the settled litigation, (ii) a reduction in rent expense of approximately $450,000 as a result of the Company not renewing its lease for office space in New York City, (iii) an acceleration of stock compensation expense in fiscal year 2018 of approximately $782,000 as a result of two senior executives forfeiting a portion of their stock options, and (iv) a reduction in payroll costs related to the Tender Offer which commencedof approximately $1,261,000. The reduction in September 2018 and an increasepayroll costs was primarily from (i) a reduction in rent, which commenced October 30, 2017, as a result of the Company selling its office building in Fort Myers, FL, and leasing back a portion of the space. These items resulted in an aggregate increase in general and administrativeseparation expenses of approximately $2,700,000. These increases were offset by decreases primarily attributable to salary and stock compensation expenses incurred with respect to employment agreements executed for new executives in the fiscal year 2017 which did not occur in the fiscal year 2018, a reduction of expenses incurred relating to separation and consulting arrangements, as well as$388,000; (ii) a reduction in bad debt expense and recruiting fees.


The increase in general and administrative expenses in fiscal year 2017, as compared to fiscal year ended 2016, primarily relates to salary and stock compensation expenses incurred with respect to employment agreements executedaccrual for new executives during the year. In addition, the Company also entered into a separation and consulting agreement with a departing executive. These items resulted in an increasepaid-time-off of approximately $2,100,000 over the prior year. See Note 15. “Related Party Transactions”$100,000; and (iii) a reduction in the Notesexecutive compensation expense of approximately $725,000 relating to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. Also, the Company wrote off certain advances made related to excavating work in the amountresignation of approximately $312,000.





a former senior executive.

Other Income, (Expense), net


Other income, (expense), net, for the fiscal yearyears ended September 30, 20182020 and 20172019 was approximately $2,655,000$24,456,000 and approximately $(7,248,000),$5,019,000, respectively. The shift from other expense, net toincrease in other income, net iswas primarily due to the Company recording a higher gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale.sale in fiscal year 2020, as compared to fiscal year 2019.In fiscal year 2020, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $30,424,000, which was generated primarily from the sale of land on its West Ranch in September 2020 to the State of Florida. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $13,166,000, which was generated primarily for the sale of land on its West Ranch in September 2019. Additionally, the Company recognized a reduction of approximately $1,199,000 in interest expense in fiscal year 2020 as a result of (i) the reduction of its long-term debt attributable to making its mandatory principal payments, (ii) the Company prepaying approximately $4,455,000 on its debt obligations and (iii) a reduction in interest rates.  

Other income, net for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 was approximately $5,019,000 and approximately $2,655,000, respectively. The increase in other income, net was primarily due to the Company recording a higher gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale in fiscal year 2019, as compared to fiscal year 2018. In fiscal year 2019, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $13,166,000, which was generated primarily for the sale of land on its West Ranch in September 2019. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Company sold certain propertiesrecorded a gain of $11,041,000 on the sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale, which included its corporate office building in Fort Myers, Florida, its Gal Hog property and a land parcel within its East Ranch resulting in gains of approximately $1,751,000, $6,709,000 and $1,759,000, respectively. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, the Company sold land and facilities in Hendry County, Florida, which resulted in a gain of approximately $1,371,000. Additionally, the Company incurred less interest expense of approximately $580,000 due to the continued pay-down of its long-term debt, as well as a prepayment made on a loan of approximately $4,453,000 with the proceeds from the asset sales.


Other expense, decreased by approximately $2,118,000$1,381,000 in fiscal year 2017,2019, as compared to fiscal year 2016,2018, primarily due to an increase in gain on sale of real estate of $1,563,000 and a decrease in interest expense of $752,000. During the fiscal year 2017, the Company sold land and facilities located in Hendry County, Florida which resulted in a gain on sale of approximately $1,371,000. The decrease in interest expense is due to the Company continuingrecording imputed interest expense during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 relating to pay down its term loan,Sugarcane transaction, which was partially offset by an increaseterminated in interest rates.

Provision (benefit) for fiscal year 2019.

Income Taxes


For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, the provision (benefit) for income taxes was approximately $390,000, $(3,846,000),$7,663,000, $12,783,000 and $5,521,000,$390,000, respectively, and the related effective income tax rates were approximately 2.96%24.50%, 28.83%25.45% and 44.20%2.96%, respectively. The change in the tax provision for income taxes for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018,2020 is the result of the Company generating less net income during the current fiscal year as compared to the prior fiscal year.

The change in the tax provision for the fiscal year 2017, primarily resulted from (i)ended September 30, 2019 was the result of the Company generating greater net income (ii)during fiscal year 2019, as compared to the prior fiscal year. Additionally, a one-time non-cash deferred income tax benefit of approximately $9,847,000 resultingwas recorded in fiscal year 2018 which resulted from the remeasurement of the Company's net deferred tax liabilities due to the 21% corporate tax rate that was enacted December 22, 2017, and (iii) a valuation allowance onan effect of the expiration of its capital loss carryforward, which expired at September 30, 2018, of approximately $5,634,000 which was recorded in fiscal year 2018, thus resulting in an additional income tax expense.

Seasonality

The changesCompany is primarily engaged in the provisionproduction of fruit for income taxes for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, as comparedsale to citrus markets, which is of a seasonal nature, and subject to the fiscal year 2016, was primarily related to changes in taxable income (loss).


Seasonality

influence of natural phenomena and wide price fluctuations. Historically, the second and third quarters of Alico's fiscal year produce the majority of itsthe Company's annual revenue. Working capital requirements are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal year, coinciding with harvesting cycles. However, in the fiscal year 2018, due to the impact of Hurricane Irma, the boxes were harvested earlier in the season than normal and therefore the Company realized a greater amount of revenue in the first two quarters of fiscal year 2018. As a result, the working capital requirements varied from the typical trends it has historically experienced in past years. The Company anticipates the historic seasonality it has experienced will return in fiscal year 2019.

Because of the seasonality of the business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for the full fiscal year.





Liquidity and Capital Resources


A comparative balance sheet summary is presented in the following table:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

19,687

 

 

$

23,838

 

 

$

(4,151

)

Total current assets

 

$

51,899

 

 

$

61,977

 

 

$

(10,078

)

Total current liabilities

 

$

21,158

 

 

$

28,951

 

 

$

(7,793

)

Working capital

 

$

30,741

 

 

$

33,026

 

 

$

(2,285

)

Total assets

 

$

423,937

 

 

$

417,388

 

 

$

6,549

 

Principal amount of term loans and lines of credit

 

$

148,251

 

 

$

163,449

 

 

$

(15,198

)

Current ratio

 

2.45 to 1

 

 

2.14 to 1

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)September 30,  
 2018 2017 Change
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$32,260
 $3,395
 $28,865
Total current assets$72,240
 $66,489
 $5,751
Total current liabilities$21,498
 $15,983
 $5,515
Working capital$50,742
 $50,506
 $236
Total assets$423,422
 $419,182
 $4,240
Term loans and line of credit$177,034
 $186,476
 $(9,442)
Current ratio3.36 to 1
 4.16 to 1
  

Alico's business has historically generated positive net cash flows from operating activities. Sources of cash primarily include cash flows from operations, sales of under-performing land and other assets, amounts available under the Company's credit facilities and access to capital markets. Access to additional borrowings under revolving lines of credit is subject to the satisfaction of customary borrowing conditions. As a public company, Alico may have access to other sources of capital. However, access to, and availability of, financing on acceptable terms in the future will be affected by many factors, including (i) financial condition, prospects and credit rating, (ii) liquidity of the overall capital markets and (iii) the state of the economy. There can be no assurance that the Company will continue to have access to the capital markets on acceptable terms, or at all.


The principal uses of cash that affect Alico's liquidity position include the following: operating expenses including employee costs, the cost of maintaining the citrus groves, harvesting and hauling of citrus products, capital expenditures, stock repurchases, dividends, and debt service costs including interest and principal payments on term loans and other credit facilities.


facilities and acquisitions.

Management believes that a combination of cash-on-hand, cash generated from operations, asset sales and availability under the Company's lines of credit will provide sufficient liquidity to service the principal and interest payments on its indebtedness, and will satisfy working capital requirements and capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months and over the long term. Alico has a $70,000,000 working capital line of credit, of which approximately $57,015,000$66,659,000 is available for general use as of September 30, 2018,2020, and a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit, all of which $25,000,000 is available for general use as of September 30, 20182020 (see Note 6. “Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit" to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements). If the Company pursues significant growth and other corporate opportunities, in the future, it could have a material adverse impact on its cash balances, and may need to finance such activities by drawing funds fromdown monies under its lines of credit or by obtaining additional debt or equity financing. There can be no assurance that additional financing will be available to the Company when needed or, if available, that it can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. Any inability to obtain additional financing could impact Alico's ability to pursue different growth and other corporate opportunities.


Alico's

The level of debt could have important consequences on itsAlico's business, including, but not limited to, increasing its vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, limiting the availability of cash flow availability to fund future investments, capital expenditures, working capital, business activities and other general corporate requirements, and limiting flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in theits business and the industry in which the Company operates.


industry.

Cash Management Impacts


Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash increaseddecreased from approximately $28,865,000$23,838,000 as of September 30, 2019 to approximately $19,687,000 as of September 30, 2020. Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash decreased from approximately $32,260,000 as of September 30, 2018 as compared to September 30, 2017. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by approximately $3,230,000$23,838,000 as of September 30, 2017, as compared to September 30, 2016.2019. The components of these changes are discussed below.




Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows


The following table details the items contributing to the changes in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash for fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

1,049

 

 

$

48,832

 

 

$

18,578

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

9,489

 

 

 

(4,960

)

 

 

22,924

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(14,689

)

 

 

(52,294

)

 

 

(12,637

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

$

(4,151

)

 

$

(8,422

)

 

$

28,865

 


(in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended September 30,  % Change
 2018 2017 2016  2018 vs 2017  2017 vs 2016
Net cash provided by operating activities$19,055
 $28,229
 $30,357
 (32.5)% (7.0)%
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities22,447
 (10,085) (13,034) (322.6)% (22.6)%
Net cash used in financing activities(12,637) (21,374) (16,172) (40.9)% 32.2 %
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$28,865
 $(3,230) $1,151
 

 


Net Cash Provided By Operating Activities

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Change

 

Net income

 

$

23,714

 

 

$

37,450

 

 

$

(13,736

)

 

$

37,450

 

 

$

12,800

 

 

$

24,650

 

Deferred gain on sale of sugarcane land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(967

)

 

 

967

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

14,520

 

 

 

13,924

 

 

 

596

 

 

 

13,924

 

 

 

13,756

 

 

 

168

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

7,603

 

 

 

3,267

 

 

 

4,336

 

 

 

3,267

 

 

 

(1,955

)

 

 

5,222

 

Cash surrender value

 

 

(10

)

 

 

11

 

 

 

(21

)

 

 

11

 

 

 

(27

)

 

 

38

 

Deferred retirement benefits

 

 

(5,226

)

 

 

829

 

 

 

(6,055

)

 

 

829

 

 

 

(41

)

 

 

870

 

Gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale

 

 

(30,424

)

 

 

(13,166

)

 

 

(17,258

)

 

 

(13,166

)

 

 

(10,281

)

 

 

(2,885

)

Inventory net realizable value adjustment

 

 

 

 

808

 

 

 

(808

)

 

 

808

 

 

 

1,115

 

 

 

(307

)

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

659

 

 

 

 

 

 

659

 

 

 

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

(207

)

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

 

 

 

989

 

 

 

(989

)

 

 

989

 

 

 

 

 

 

989

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

1,321

 

 

 

396

 

 

 

925

 

 

 

396

 

 

 

2,234

 

 

 

(1,838

)

Impairment of right-of-use asset

 

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash interest expense on deferred gain on sugarcane land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,361

 

 

 

(1,361

)

Insurance proceeds received for damage to property and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

(486

)

 

 

486

 

 

 

(486

)

 

 

(477

)

 

 

(9

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

1,306

 

 

 

824

 

 

 

482

 

 

 

824

 

 

 

2,613

 

 

 

(1,789

)

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

(29

)

Change in working capital

 

 

(12,501

)

 

 

3,986

 

 

 

(16,487

)

 

 

3,986

 

 

 

(1,789

)

 

 

5,775

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

1,049

 

 

$

48,832

 

 

$

(47,783

)

 

$

48,832

 

 

$

18,578

 

 

$

30,254

 


The following table details the items contributing to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016:

(in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended September 30,    Fiscal Year Ended September 30,  
 2018 2017 Change 2017 2016 Change
Net income (loss)$12,800
 $(9,496) $22,296
 $(9,496) $6,959
 $(16,455)
Gain on sale of sugarcane land(967) (538) (429) (538) (618) 80
Depreciation, depletion and amortization13,756
 15,226
 (1,470) 15,226
 15,382
 (156)
Loss on breeding herd sales13
 337
 (324) 337
 296
 41
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense(1,955) (3,948) 1,993
 (3,948) 5,277
 (9,225)
Cash surrender value(27) (15) (12) (15) (20) 5
Deferred retirement benefits(41) (102) 61
 (102) 65
 (167)
Magnolia Fund undistributed (earnings) loss(8) 202
 (210) 202
 103
 99
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale(10,281) (1,373) (8,908) (1,373) 147
 (1,520)
Inventory casualty loss
 13,489
 (13,489) 13,489
 
 13,489
Inventory net realizable value adjustment1,115
 1,199
 (84) 1,199
 
 1,199
Impairment of long-lived assets and assets held for sale2,234
 9,346
 (7,112) 9,346
 
 9,346
Loss on disposal of property and equipment207
 
 207
 
 
 
Non-cash interest expense on deferred gain on sugarcane land1,361
 1,413
 (52) 1,413
 1,406
 7
Bad debt expense24
 312
 (288) 312
 
 312
Stock-based compensation expense2,613
 1,653
 960
 1,653
 924
 729
Other, including working capital changes(1,789) 524
 (2,313) 524
 436
 88
Net cash provided by operating activities$19,055
 $28,229
 $(9,174) $28,229
 $30,357
 $(2,128)

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018,2020, as compared to the same period in the fiscal year 2017,2019, was primarily due to the effect of the Company recognizing a greater(i) an increase in gain on the sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale in the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, relating to the sale of certain sections of the West Ranch, (ii) a decrease in net income, which was primarily driven by decreased citrus sales, (iii) a decrease in the deferred retirement benefit as a result of the Company’s decision to divest itself from several non-coreCompany terminating its pension plan and underperforming assets during the fiscal year 2018. Additionally, the Company experiencedpaying all participants on August 30, 2020 and (iv) a decrease in working capital as



compared to the previous fiscal year. This is primarily the a result of the Company having a smallerpayment of income taxes and an increase in accounts receivable duerelated to lower revenues earned, and experiencing a smaller decrease in inventory levels duethe Company’s grove management services whereby the Company taking an impairment on its inventory levels at September 30, 2017, which directly impactedpays all growing costs and then is reimbursed in the change forfuture from proceeds of fruit sales of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. This decrease was partially offset by anthird-party.  

The increase in net income.


The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 20172019, as compared to the same period in fiscal year ended September 30, 20162018, was primarily due to (i) an increase in net income which was primarily driven by increased citrus sales and the receipt of federal disaster relief funds relating to Hurricane and (ii) an increase in working capital, which is due to a decrease in netaccounts receivable and an increase in income and deferred tax expense and was substantially offset bytaxes payable.

Due to the Company recording an inventory casualty loss, which was the direct resultseasonal nature of Hurricane Irma, and other impairments recorded on certain assets held for sale and other fixed assets (see Note 3. “Inventories”Alico's business, working capital requirements are typically greater in the Notesfirst and fourth quarters of its fiscal year. Cash flows from operating activities typically improve in the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion on inventory casualty loss).

second and third fiscal quarters, as sales of its harvested citrus are made.


Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities


The following table details the items contributing to Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Investing Activities for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Change

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

$

(21,705

)

 

$

(20,000

)

 

$

(1,705

)

 

$

(20,000

)

 

$

(16,352

)

 

$

(3,648

)

Net proceeds from sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale

 

 

31,541

 

 

 

14,602

 

 

 

16,939

 

 

 

14,602

 

 

 

39,780

 

 

 

(25,178

)

Insurance proceeds received for damage to property and equipment

 

 

 

 

486

 

 

 

(486

)

 

 

486

 

 

 

477

 

 

 

9

 

Change in deposits on purchase of citrus trees

 

 

(458

)

 

 

(108

)

 

 

(350

)

 

 

(108

)

 

 

(431

)

 

 

323

 

Advances on notes receivables, net

 

 

136

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

(575

)

 

 

635

 

Other

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

(25

)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

$

9,489

 

 

$

(4,960

)

 

$

14,449

 

 

$

(4,960

)

 

$

22,924

 

 

$

(27,884

)

(in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended September 30,    Fiscal Year Ended September 30,  
 2018 2017 Change 2017 2016 Change
Capital expenditures$(16,352) $(13,353) $(2,999) $(13,353) $(14,305) $952
Net proceeds from sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale39,780
 2,944
 36,836
 2,944
 799
 2,145
Other(981) 324
 (1,305) 324
 472
 (148)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$22,447
 $(10,085) $32,532
 $(10,085) $(13,034) $2,949

The increase in net cash provided by (used in) investing activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, was primarily due to proceeds receivedshift from the sale of certain assets during the fiscal year 2018. This increase was partially offset by greater capital expenditures in the fiscal year 2018, as compared to the same period in the prior year, as a result of the Company’s decision to plant more trees.


The decrease in net cash used in investing activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, as compared2019 to net cash provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016,2020 was primarily due to an increase in proceeds fromreceived on the sale of certain assets sold during fiscal year 2020, as compared to fiscal year 2019. This is due to the Company divesting of more acres of land in fiscal year 2020, as compared to fiscal year 2019 (see Note 4. “Assets Held for Sale” and facilities locatedNote 5. “Property & Equipment, Net” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements).

The change from net cash provided by investing activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 to net cash used in Hendry County, Floridainvesting activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in proceeds received on the sale of approximately $2,200,000.certain assets sold during fiscal year 2019, as compared to fiscal year 2018. This is due to the Company divesting of several more assets in fiscal year 2018, as compared to fiscal year 2019 (see Note 4. “Assets Held for Sale” and Note 5. “Property & Equipment, Net” to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements). In addition, the shift, to a smaller extent, was partially offsetdue to an increase in capital expenditures which was driven by the reductionpurchase of capital expenditures of approximately $1,000,000.




certain land blocks within its existing grove location.

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities


The following table details the items contributing to Net Cash Used In Financing Activities for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Change

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

Change

 

Repayments on revolving lines of credit

 

$

(114,581

)

 

$

(89,231

)

 

$

(25,350

)

 

$

(89,231

)

 

$

(25,600

)

 

$

(63,631

)

Borrowings on revolving lines of credit

 

 

117,523

 

 

 

86,546

 

 

 

30,977

 

 

 

86,546

 

 

 

28,285

 

 

 

58,261

 

Principal payments on term loans

 

 

(15,198

)

 

 

(10,900

)

 

 

(4,298

)

 

 

(10,900

)

 

 

(12,127

)

 

 

1,227

 

Treasury stock purchases

 

 

(238

)

 

 

(25,576

)

 

 

25,338

 

 

 

(25,576

)

 

 

(2,215

)

 

 

(23,361

)

Payment on termination of sugarcane agreement

 

 

 

 

(11,300

)

 

 

11,300

 

 

 

(11,300

)

 

 

 

 

 

(11,300

)

Deferred Financing costs

 

 

(23

)

 

 

 

 

 

(23

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(2,466

)

 

 

(1,833

)

 

 

(633

)

 

 

(1,833

)

 

 

(1,972

)

 

 

139

 

Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest

 

 

294

 

 

 

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

(1,000

)

Capital lease obligation payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

8

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

$

(14,689

)

 

$

(52,294

)

 

$

37,605

 

 

$

(52,294

)

 

$

(12,637

)

 

$

(39,657

)

(in thousands) Fiscal Year Ended September 30,    Fiscal Year Ended September 30,  
 2018 2017 Change 2017 2016 Change
Proceeds from term loans$
 $
 $
 $
 $2,500
 $(2,500)
Principal payments on revolving line of credit(25,600) (70,770) 45,170
 (70,770) (53,882) (16,888)
Borrowings on revolving line of credit28,285
 65,770
 (37,485) 65,770
 58,882
 6,888
Principal payments on term loans(12,127) (10,743) (1,384) (10,743) (10,761) 18
Contingent consideration paid
 
 
 
 (7,500) 7,500
Treasury stock purchases(2,215) (3,064) 849
 (3,064) (3,141) 77
Dividends paid(1,972) (1,987) 15
 (1,987) (1,993) 6
Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest1,000
 
 1,000
 
 
 
Capital lease obligation principal payments(8) (580) 572
 (580) (277) (303)
Net cash used in financing activities$(12,637) $(21,374) $8,737
 $(21,374) $(16,172) $(5,202)

The decrease in net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018,2020, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,2019, was primarily due to decreased repayments on the revolving line of credit, which was partially offset by less borrowings being made on the revolving lines of credit. Additionally, greater principal payments were made on the term loans of approximately $4,453,000 from a portion of the proceeds from the sale of assets, which was offset by the Company electing notrepurchasing its common shares through a tender offer in October 2018 for an aggregate approximate amount of $25,576,000 and the termination of its 2014 Post-Closing Agreement in March 2019 pursuant to makewhich the Company paid $11,300,000. Partially offsetting this shift was a prepayment of one of its scheduled principal payment on certain other term loans forlong-term debt obligations in November 2019 in the first and second quarteramount of fiscal year 2018 of approximately $3,100,000, as it utilized its prepayment to satisfy its payment requirement.

$4,455,000.


The increase in net cash used in financing activities for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017,2019, as compared to the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016,2018, was primarily a result ofdue to the Company payingpurchasing 752,234 common shares through a tender offer, for an aggregate amount of approximately $25,576,000, the termination of its 2014 Post-Closing Agreement relating to sugarcane transaction pursuant to which the Company paid approximately $11,300,000, and a pay down, on a net basis,of borrowings, of its revolving line of credit during fiscal year ended September 2017, while during the fiscal year endedby approximately $2,265,000.

Alico had approximately $2,942,000 outstanding on its revolving lines of credit as of September 30, 2016 the Company drew cash, on a net basis, under its revolving line of credit. This decrease was partially offset as a result of the Company paying a $7,500,000 contingent consideration relating to the acquisition of Orange-Co during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.


2020 and approximately $91,659,000 remaining availability.

The Company had $2,685,000 of outstanding amounts due under its revolving credit lines at September 30, 2018. With respect to the WCLC line of credit agreement withprovides for Rabo Agrifinance, Inc. (“Rabo”), the Company executed an amendment to extend the due date to November 1, 2021.


On October 3, 2018, the Company completed a tender offer of 752,234 shares at a price of $34.00 per share aggregating a cash utilization of $25,575,956.

The WCLC agreement provides for Rabo to issue up to $20,000,000$2,000,000 in letters of credit on the Company’s behalf. As of September 30, 2018,2020, there was approximately $10,300,000$399,000 in outstanding letters of credit, which correspondingly slightly reduced Alico's availability under the line of credit.

During the next twelve months the Company anticipates it will make capital expenditures of approximately $16,000,000 - $17,000,000. The majority of these capital expenditures are expected to primarily relate to the purchasing and planting of additional trees.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None

Contractual Obligations and Off Balance Sheet Arrangements


Alico has various contractual obligations which are fixed and determinable. The following table presents the Company's significant contractual obligations and commercial commitments on an undiscounted basis as of September 30, 20182020 and the future periods in which such obligations are expected to be settled in cash.

(in thousands)

 

Payments Due by Period

 

 

 

Total

 

 

<1 Year

 

 

1-3 Years

 

 

3-5 Years

 

 

5+ Years

 

Long-Term Debt

 

$

148,251

 

 

$

9,145

 

 

$

21,070

 

 

$

21,070

 

 

$

96,966

 

Interest on Long-Term Debt

 

 

33,964

 

 

 

5,235

 

 

 

9,254

 

 

 

7,634

 

 

 

11,841

 

Consulting/Non-Compete Agreement

 

 

146

 

 

 

146

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

891

 

 

 

519

 

 

 

324

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

 

Tree Purchase Commitments

 

 

3,014

 

 

 

3,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

186,266

 

 

$

18,059

 

 

$

30,648

 

 

$

28,752

 

 

$

108,807

 




(in thousands)     
 Payments Due by Period
 Total<1 Year1-3 Years3-5 Years5+ Years
Long-Term Debt$177,034
$5,275
$25,953
$24,195
$121,611
Interest on Long-Term Debt53,195
7,290
12,784
10,689
22,432
Retirement Benefits5,739
345
5,394


Consulting/Non-Compete Agreement25
25



Operating Leases843
319
335
189

Tree Purchase Commitments2,161
2,161



Total$238,997
$15,415
$44,466
$35,073
$144,043

Purchase Commitments

Alico, through its wholly owned subsidiary Alico Fruit

The Company previously enteredenters into contracts for the purchase of citrus fruittrees during the normal course of its business. These obligations were typically covered by sales agreements. Alico Fruit Company is no longer engaged in contracted purchase and resale of fruit and there were no obligations outstanding at September 30, 2018.


Alico enters into fruit marketing agreements to purchase fruit from certain third party growers as well as contracting caretaking services to these growers. These obligations are typically covered by sales and caretaking agreements.

During the fiscal year 2018, the Company entered into contracts to purchase citrus trees, which are anticipated to be delivered in fiscal year 2019. As of September 30, 2018,2020, the Company had approximately $2,161,000 of$3,014,000 relating to outstanding commitments for these purchases, that are towhich will be paid upon deliverydelivery.

Impact of Inflation and Changing Prices

Our financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires us to measure financial position and operating results primarily in terms of historic dollars. Changes in the relative value of money due to inflation or recession generally are not considered. The primary effect of inflation on our operations is reflected in increased operating costs. In our management’s opinion, changes in interest rates affect the financial condition to a far greater degree than changes in the inflation rate. While interest rates are greatly influenced by changes in the inflation rate, they do not necessarily change at the same rate or in the same magnitude as the inflation rate. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors that are beyond our control, including changes in the expected rate of inflation, the influence of general and local economic conditions and the monetary and fiscal policies of the citrus trees.



United States government, its agencies and various other governmental regulatory authorities.

Critical Accounting Policies


Alico's Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in those financial statements and accompanying notes. Management considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is important to the Company's financial condition and results of operations and if it requires significant judgment and estimates on the part of management in its application. Alico considers policies relating to the following matters to be critical accounting policies:


Revenue Recognition


Revenues from agricultural crops are recognized

The Company recognizes revenue at the timeamount it expects to be entitled to be paid, determined when control of the cropproducts or services is harvestedtransferred to its customers, which occurs upon delivery of and deliveredacceptance of the fruit by the customer and the Company has a right to payment. For grove management services, the customer.Company recognizes operating revenue, including a management fee, when services are rendered and consumed. The Company recognizesrecognized revenues from cattle sales at the time the cattle arewere delivered. Management reviews the reasonableness of the revenue accruals quarterly based on buyers’ and processors’ advances to growers, cash and futures markets and experience in the industry. Adjustments are made throughout the fiscal year to these estimates as more current relevant industry information becomes available. Differences between the estimates and the final realization of revenues can be significant and can be either positive or negative. During the periods presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, no material adjustments were made to the reported revenues from our crops.


Alico Fruit Company ("AFC") operations primarily consist of providing supply chain management services to Alico, as well as to other citrus growers in the state of Florida. AFC also purchases and resells citrus fruit; in these transactions, AFC (i) acts as a principal; (ii) takes title to the products; and (iii) has the risks and rewards of ownership, including the risk of loss for collection, delivery or returns. Therefore, AFC recognizes revenues based on the gross amounts due from customers for its marketing activities. Supply chain management service revenues are recognized when the services are performed.

Inventories


The costs of growing crops, including but not limited to labor, fertilization, fuel, crop nutrition and irrigation, are capitalized into inventory throughout the respective crop year. Such costs are expensed as cost of sales when the crops are harvested and are recorded as operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost for unharvested citrus crops is based on accumulated production costs incurred during the period from



January 1 through the balance sheet date. The cost of the beef cattle inventory is based on the accumulated cost of developing such animals for sale from July 1 through the balance sheet date.

Property and Equipment


Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Major improvements are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are expensed in the period the cost is incurred. Costs related to the development of citrus groves, through planting of trees, are capitalized. Such costs include land clearing, excavation and construction of ditches, dikes, roads and reservoirs among other costs. After the planting, caretaking costs or pre-productive maintenance costs are capitalized for four years. After four years, a grove is considered to have reached maturity and the accumulated costs are depreciated over 25 years, except for land clearing and excavation, which are considered costs of land and not depreciated.


The breeding herd consisted of purchased animals and animals raised on the Company’s ranches. Purchased animals were stated at the cost of acquisition. The cost of animals raised on the ranch was based on the accumulated cost of developing such animals for productive use. The breeding herd was sold in January 2018.

Income Taxes


The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. The provision for income taxes includes income taxes currently payable and those deferred as a result of temporary differences between the financial statements and the income tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount of future tax benefit when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Projected future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies are considered and evaluated when assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Any increase or decrease in a valuation allowance could have a material adverse or beneficial impact on the Company’s income tax provision and net income or loss in the period the determination is made. As ofFor the fiscal years ended September 30, 20182020, 2019 and 2017,2018, the Company did not record arecorded valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.allowances of $0, $0, and $5,634,000, respectively, relating to the unutilized capital loss carryforwards which expired. The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.


The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets


The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations, other than goodwill, when events and circumstances indicate that the asset or asset group might be impaired and the estimated cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by those assets or asset group over the remaining lives of the assets are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In calculating impairments and the estimated cash flows, the Company assigns its asset groups by determining the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of the other Company assets. The net carrying values of assets or asset groups not recoverable are reduced to their fair values. Our cash flow estimates are based on historical results adjusted to reflect our best estimates of future market conditions and operating conditions. As of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, long-lived assets were comprised of property and equipment.


Fair Value Measurements


The carrying amounts in the balance sheets for operating accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate fair value because of the immediate or short termshort-term maturity of these items. The carrying amounts reported for our long-term debt approximates fair value as our borrowings with commercial lenders are at interest rates that vary with market conditions and fixed rates that approximate market rates for comparable loans.


Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are categorized into one of three different levels depending on the assumptions (i.e., inputs) used in the valuation. Assets and liabilities



are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined as follows:

Level 1- Valuations are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.


Level 2- Valuations are based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices in markets that are not active for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.


Level 3- Valuations are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. Inputs reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in valuing the asset or liability at the measurement date.


Impact of Accounting Pronouncements


See Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplemental Data" - Note 1. "Description of Business and Basis of Presentation" for additional information about the impact of accounting pronouncements.


Subsequent Events


Termination Proceedings against Mr. Remy W. Trafelet

On November 19, 2018, Alico, with unanimous approval of the members ofDecember 2, 2020, the Board of Directors other than Remy W. Trafelet, notified Mr. Trafelet, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the BoardCompany declared a cash dividend for the first quarter of Directors,fiscal year 2021 of $0.18 per share on its outstanding common stock to be paid to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2020, with payment expected on January 8, 2021.

In November 2020, the Company awarded 5,885 shares of restricted stock to certain officers and managers under the 2015 Plan.

Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On December 2, 2019, the Company entered into a new employment agreement (the “Rallo Employment Agreement”) with Richard Rallo. Mr. Rallo serves as Chief Financial Officer of the Company. The Rallo Employment Agreement provides for an annual base salary of $275,000. Mr. Rallo is eligible for an annual incentive compensation award with an annual target opportunity in an amount equal to 40% of his annual base salary.

The Rallo Employment Agreement also provides that, it intendsif Mr. Rallo’s employment is terminated by the Company without “cause” or Mr. Rallo resigns with “good reason” (as each such term is defined in the Rallo Employment Agreement), then, subject to consider terminating his employment for “cause” pursuantexecution, delivery, and non-revocation of a general release of claims in favor of the Company, Mr. Rallo will be entitled to (i) cash severance in an amount equal to 12 months of the annual base salary, (ii) the Accrued Obligations (as defined in the Rallo Employment Agreement) in a cash lump sum within 30 days after the date of termination, (iii) any rights or payments that are vested benefits or that Mr. Rallo is otherwise entitled to receive at or subsequent to the termsdate of his employmenttermination under any employee benefit plan or any other contract or agreement with the Company, and option agreements entered into under(iv) any Annual Bonus (as defined in the Company's Stock Incentive Plan of 2015 (collectively, the “Compensation Documents”).


As required by the Compensation Documents, the Company will schedule a special meetingRallo Employment Agreement) that has been earned but not paid as of the Boarddate of Directors at a future date, at which meeting Mr. Trafelet and his counsel (if he so elects) may meet with the Board of Directors to address this matter. termination.

The Board of Directors will make its final determination as to Mr. Trafelet’s employment following such meeting. Mr. Trafelet has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of these proceedings. On November 28, 2018, the partiesRallo Employment Agreement includes various restrictive covenants in the Florida Litigation stipulated to an order which provides, among other things, that pending the resolution of the Delaware Litigation, the Board of Directors shall not take any action out of the routine day-to-day operations conducted in the ordinary course of business, including removing any corporate officers or directors from positions held as of November 27, 2018. For more information, see Item 3, "Legal Proceedings."


Appointment of Interim President

In connection with the commencement of the termination proceedings against Mr. Trafelet, Benjamin D. Fishman, a current member of the Board of Directors, was appointed to serve as Interim Presidentfavor of the Company, effectiveincluding a confidentiality covenant, a non-disparagement covenant, and 12-month post-termination noncompetition and customer and employee non-solicitation covenants.

In addition to his position as of November 19, 2018. Henry R. Slack,Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Rallo retains his position as the Company's Executive Chairman, and Mr. Fishman will manage the Company during the pendencyCompany’s Principal Accounting Officer.

The foregoing description of the termination proceedings. Neither Mr. Slack nor Mr. Fishman will receive any incremental compensation for their service during this period. In connection with assuming such interim role, Mr. Fishman has stepped down fromRallo Employment Agreement does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Audit Committeecomplete text of the Board of Directors,Rallo Employment agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.37 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K and Mr. Andrew Krusen has assumed the Chairmanship of the Audit Committee.

is incorporated herein by reference.





Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk


Market Risk- Market risk represents the potential loss resulting from adverse changes in the value of financial instruments, either derivative or non-derivative, caused by fluctuations in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, and equity security prices. The Company handles market risks in accordance with its established policies; however, Alico does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company does consider, on occasion, the need to enter into financial instruments to manage and reduce the impact of changes in interest rates; however, the Company entered into no such instruments during the three-year period ended September 30, 2018.2020. The Company held various financial instruments as of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, consisting of financial assets and liabilities reported in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets and off-balance sheet exposures resulting from letters of credit issued for the benefit of Alico.


Interest Rate Risk- The Company is subject to interest rate risk from the utilization of financial instruments such as term loan debt and other borrowings. The Company’s primary long-term obligations are fixed rate debts subject to fair value risk due to interest rate fluctuations. The Company believes that the carrying value of our long-term debt approximates fair value given the stability of market interest rates.


The Company is also subject to interest rate risk on its variable rate debt. A one-percentage-point increase in prevailing interest rates would have increased interest expense on our variable rate debt obligations by approximately $598,000$424,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.


2020.

Foreign-Exchange Rate Risk- The Company currently has no exposure to foreign-exchange rate risk because all of its financial transactions are denominated in U.S. dollars.


Commodity Price Risk- The Company has no financial instruments subject to commodity price risk.


Equity Security Price Risk- None of the Company’s financial instruments have potential exposure to equity security price risk.





Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data



Index to Consolidated Financial Statements

Page

Page

4342

Consolidated Financial Statements:

Consolidated Balance Sheets

4543

Consolidated Statements of Operations

4644

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

4745

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

4846

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

5047

All schedules are omitted for the reason that they are not applicable or the required information is included in the financial statements or notes.







Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Alico, Inc.

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Alico, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, and the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended September 30, 2018,2020, and the related notes (collectively, the financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended September 30, 2018,2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2018,2020, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in 2013.

Basis for Opinions


The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements and an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding



prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

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


/s/ RSM US LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2007.

Orlando, Florida

December 6, 2018

8, 2020









ALICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3,163

 

 

$

18,630

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

 

4,347

 

 

 

713

 

Inventories

 

 

40,855

 

 

 

40,143

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

781

 

 

 

 

Assets held for sale

 

 

1,366

 

 

 

1,442

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

1,387

 

 

 

1,049

 

Total current assets

 

 

51,899

 

 

 

61,977

 

Restricted cash

 

 

16,524

 

 

 

5,208

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

350,061

 

 

 

345,648

 

Goodwill

 

 

2,246

 

 

 

2,246

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

3,207

 

 

 

2,309

 

Total assets

 

$

423,937

 

 

$

417,388

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

3,533

 

 

$

4,163

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

7,095

 

 

 

7,769

 

Long-term debt, current portion

 

 

9,145

 

 

 

5,338

 

Deferred retirement obligations, current portion

 

 

 

 

 

5,226

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

 

 

5,536

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

1,385

 

 

 

919

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

21,158

 

 

 

28,951

 

Long-term debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Principal amount, net of current portion

 

 

139,106

 

 

 

158,111

 

Less: deferred financing costs, net

 

 

(1,151

)

 

 

(1,369

)

Long-term debt less current portion and deferred financing costs, net

 

 

137,955

 

 

 

156,742

 

Lines of credit

 

 

2,942

 

 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities, net

 

 

39,728

 

 

 

32,125

 

Other liabilities

 

 

372

 

 

 

172

 

Total liabilities

 

 

202,155

 

 

 

217,990

 

Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; 0ne issued

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $1.00 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 8,416,145 shares issued and 7,492,524 and 7,476,513 shares outstanding at September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively

 

 

8,416

 

 

 

8,416

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

19,685

 

 

 

19,781

 

Treasury stock, at cost, 923,621 and 939,632 shares held at September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively

 

 

(30,779

)

 

 

(31,943

)

Retained earnings

 

 

219,019

 

 

 

198,049

 

Total Alico stockholders' equity

 

 

216,341

 

 

 

194,303

 

Noncontrolling interest

 

 

5,441

 

 

 

5,095

 

Total stockholders' equity

 

 

221,782

 

 

 

199,398

 

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

$

423,937

 

 

$

417,388

 

 September 30,
 2018 2017
ASSETS   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$25,260
 $3,395
Accounts receivable, net2,544
 4,286
Inventories41,033
 36,204
Assets held for sale1,391
 20,983
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,012
 1,621
Total current assets72,240
 66,489
    
Restricted cash7,000
 
Property and equipment, net340,403
 349,337
Goodwill2,246
 2,246
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization136
 262
Other non-current assets1,397
 848
Total assets$423,422
 $419,182
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$3,764
 $3,192
Accrued liabilities9,226
 6,781
Income taxes payable2,320
 
Long-term debt, current portion5,275
 4,550
Other current liabilities913
 1,460
Total current liabilities21,498
 15,983
    
Long-term debt:   
Principal169,074
 181,926
Less: deferred financing costs, net(1,563) (1,767)
Long-term debt less deferred financing costs, net167,511
 180,159
Lines of credit2,685
 
Deferred income tax liability25,153
 27,108
Deferred gain on sale24,928
 26,440
Deferred retirement obligations, net of current portion4,052
 4,123
Total liabilities245,827
 253,813
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16)

 

Stockholders' equity:   
Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
 
Common stock, $1.00 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized; 8,416,145 and 8,416,145 shares issued and 8,199,957 and 8,238,830 shares outstanding at September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively8,416
 8,416
Additional paid in capital20,126
 18,694
Treasury stock, at cost, 216,188 and 177,315 shares held at September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively(7,536) (6,502)
Retained earnings151,111
 140,033
Total Alico stockholders' equity172,117
 160,641
Noncontrolling interest5,478
 4,728
Total stockholders' equity177,595
 165,369
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$423,422
 $419,182

See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

consolidated financial statements.



ALICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

$

89,369

 

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

78,121

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

3,160

 

Total operating revenues

 

 

92,507

 

 

 

122,251

 

 

 

81,281

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

72,281

 

 

 

59,594

 

 

 

51,709

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

2,307

 

 

 

2,297

 

 

 

3,979

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

74,588

 

 

 

61,891

 

 

 

55,688

 

Gross profit

 

 

17,919

 

 

 

60,360

 

 

 

25,593

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

10,998

 

 

 

15,146

 

 

 

15,058

 

Income from operations

 

 

6,921

 

 

 

45,214

 

 

 

10,535

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment and interest income, net

 

 

98

 

 

 

49

 

 

 

39

 

Interest expense

 

 

(5,981

)

 

 

(7,180

)

 

 

(8,561

)

Gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale

 

 

30,424

 

 

 

13,166

 

 

 

11,041

 

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

 

 

 

(989

)

 

 

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(27

)

 

 

136

 

Total other income, net

 

 

24,456

 

 

 

5,019

 

 

 

2,655

 

Income before income taxes

 

 

31,377

 

 

 

50,233

 

 

 

13,190

 

Income tax provision

 

 

7,663

 

 

 

12,783

 

 

 

390

 

Net income

 

 

23,714

 

 

 

37,450

 

 

 

12,800

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(52

)

 

 

383

 

 

 

250

 

Net income attributable to Alico, Inc. common stockholders

 

$

23,662

 

 

$

37,833

 

 

$

13,050

 

Per share information attributable to Alico, Inc. common stockholders:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

3.16

 

 

$

5.06

 

 

$

1.59

 

Diluted

 

$

3.16

 

 

$

5.05

 

 

$

1.57

 

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

7,484

 

 

 

7,472

 

 

 

8,232

 

Diluted

 

 

7,496

 

 

 

7,493

 

 

 

8,301

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

$

0.24

 


 Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Operating revenues:     
Alico Citrus$78,121
 $123,441
 $137,282
Water Resources and Other Operations3,160
 6,388
 6,914
Total operating revenues81,281
 129,829
 144,196
Operating expenses: 
  
  
Alico Citrus51,709
 111,947
 102,347
Water Resources and Other Operations3,979
 8,952
 6,790
Total operating expenses55,688
 120,899
 109,137
Gross profit25,593
 8,930
 35,059
General and administrative expenses15,058
 15,024
 13,213
Income (loss) from operations10,535
 (6,094) 21,846
Other income (expense): 
  
  
Investment and interest (loss) income, net39
 (148) 
Interest expense(8,561) (9,141) (9,893)
Gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale11,041
 2,181
 618
Other income (expense), net136
 (140) (91)
Total other income (expense), net2,655
 (7,248) (9,366)
Income (loss) before income taxes13,190
 (13,342) 12,480
Provision (benefit) for income taxes390
 (3,846) 5,521
Net income (loss)12,800
 (9,496) 6,959
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests250
 45
 34
Net income (loss) attributable to Alico, Inc. common stockholders$13,050
 $(9,451) $6,993
Per share information attributable to Alico, Inc. common stockholders:     
Earnings (loss) per common share: 
  
  
Basic$1.59
 $(1.14) $0.84
Diluted$1.57
 $(1.14) $0.84
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: 
    
Basic8,232
 8,300
 8,303
Diluted8,301
 8,300
 8,311
      
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.24
 $0.24
 $0.24

See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements.



ALICO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY

(in thousands)

 

 

Common stock

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

 

 

Treasury

 

 

Retained

 

 

Total

Alico, Inc.

 

 

Non-

controlling

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Amount

 

 

Capital

 

 

Stock

 

 

Earnings

 

 

Equity

 

 

Interest

 

 

Equity

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

8,416

 

 

$

8,416

 

 

$

18,694

 

 

$

(6,502

)

 

$

140,033

 

 

$

160,641

 

 

$

4,728

 

 

$

165,369

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,050

 

 

 

13,050

 

 

 

(250

)

 

 

12,800

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,972

)

 

 

(1,972

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,972

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,215

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,215

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,215

)

Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest funding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

Stock-based compensation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(322

)

 

 

1,181

 

 

 

 

 

 

859

 

 

 

 

 

 

859

 

Executives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,754

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,754

 

September 30, 2018

 

 

8,416

 

 

 

8,416

 

 

 

20,126

 

 

 

(7,536

)

 

 

151,111

 

 

 

172,117

 

 

 

5,478

 

 

 

177,595

 

Net income (loss)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

37,833

 

 

 

37,833

 

 

 

(383

)

 

 

37,450

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,792

)

 

 

(1,792

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1,792

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(25,576

)

 

 

 

 

 

(25,576

)

 

 

 

 

 

(25,576

)

ASC 610-20 adoption

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,897

 

 

 

10,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,897

 

Stock-based compensation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(300

)

 

 

1,169

 

 

 

 

 

 

869

 

 

 

 

 

 

869

 

Executives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

778

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

778

 

 

 

 

 

 

778

 

Executive forfeiture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(823

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(823

)

 

 

 

 

 

(823

)

September 30, 2019

 

 

8,416

 

 

 

8,416

 

 

 

19,781

 

 

 

(31,943

)

 

 

198,049

 

 

 

194,303

 

 

 

5,095

 

 

 

199,398

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23,662

 

 

 

23,662

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

23,714

 

Dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,692

)

 

 

(2,692

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,692

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(238

)

 

 

 

 

 

(238

)

 

 

 

 

 

(238

)

Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest funding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

294

 

 

 

294

 

Stock-based compensation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(669

)

 

 

1,402

 

 

 

 

 

 

733

 

 

 

 

 

 

733

 

Executives and managers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

573

 

 

 

 

 

 

573

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

8,416

 

 

$

8,416

 

 

$

19,685

 

 

$

(30,779

)

 

$

219,019

 

 

$

216,341

 

 

$

5,441

 

 

$

221,782

 

 Common StockAdditional Paid In CapitalTreasury StockRetained EarningsTotal Alico, Inc. EquityNoncontrolling InterestTotal Equity
 SharesAmount
Balance at September 30, 20158,416
$8,416
$19,795
$(3,962)$146,455
$170,704
$4,807
$175,511
Net income (loss)



6,993
6,993
(34)6,959
Dividends



(1,990)(1,990)
(1,990)
Treasury stock purchases


(3,141)
(3,141)
(3,141)
Contingent consideration

(1,483)1,483




Stock-based compensation: 
 
 
 
 
  

Directors

(307)1,035
46
774

774
Executives

150


150

150
Balance at September 30, 20168,416
8,416
18,155
(4,585)151,504
173,490
4,773
178,263
Net loss



(9,451)(9,451)(45)(9,496)
Dividends



(1,987)(1,987)
(1,987)
Treasury stock purchases


(3,064)
(3,064)
(3,064)
Stock-based compensation: 
 
 
 
 
  

Directors

(374)1,147

773

773
Executives

880


880

880
Other

33

(33)


Balance at September 30, 20178,416
8,416
18,694
(6,502)140,033
160,641
4,728
165,369
Net income (loss)



13,050
13,050
(250)12,800
Dividends



(1,972)(1,972)
(1,972)
Treasury stock purchases


(2,215)
(2,215)
(2,215)
Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest funding





1,000
1,000
Stock-based compensation: 
 
 
 
 
   
Directors

(322)1,181

859

859
Executives

1,754


1,754

1,754
Balance at September 30, 20188,416
$8,416
$20,126
$(7,536)$151,111
$172,117
$5,478
$177,595

See accompanying notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.



ALICO, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
 Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income (loss)$12,800
 $(9,496) $6,959
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
  
Gain on sale of sugarcane land(967) (538) (618)
Depreciation, depletion and amortization13,756
 15,226
 15,382
Loss on breeding herd sales13
 337
 296
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense(1,955) (3,948) 5,277
Cash surrender value(27) (15) (20)
Deferred retirement benefits(41) (102) 65
Magnolia Fund undistributed (earnings) loss(8) 202
 103
(Gain) loss on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale(10,281) (1,373) 147
Inventory casualty loss
 13,489
 
Inventory net realizable value adjustment1,115
 1,199
 
Impairment of long-lived assets and assets held for sale2,234
 9,346
 
Loss on disposal of property and equipment207
 
 
Non-cash interest expense on deferred gain on sugarcane land1,361
 1,413
 1,406
Bad debt expense24
 312
 
Stock-based compensation expense2,613
 1,653
 924
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 
    
Accounts receivable1,718
 142
 (1,707)
Inventories(6,554) 3,724
 (196)
Prepaid expenses177
 (604) (1,758)
Income tax receivable(15) 1,013
 1,074
Other assets23
 333
 821
Accounts payable and accrued expenses2,987
 (2,895) 3,720
Income tax payable2,320
 
 
Other liabilities(2,445) (1,189) (1,518)
Net cash provided by operating activities$19,055
 $28,229
 $30,357
      
Cash flows from investing activities: 
  
  
Purchases of property and equipment$(16,352) $(13,353) $(14,305)
Return on investment in Magnolia Fund25
 324
 171
Net proceeds from sales of property and equipment and assets held for sale37,969
 760
 799
Proceeds from surrender of life insurance policies
 
 297
Net proceeds from sales of real estate1,811
 2,184
 
Deposit on purchase of citrus trees(431) 
 
Notes receivable(575) 
 
Other
 
 4
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities$22,447
 $(10,085) $(13,034)
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      


 Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Cash flows from financing activities: 
  
  
Proceeds from term loans$
 $
 $2,500
Principal payments on revolving line of credit(25,600) (70,770) (53,882)
Borrowings on revolving line of credit28,285
 65,770
 58,882
Principal payments on term loans(12,127) (10,743) (10,761)
Contingent consideration paid
 
 (7,500)
Treasury stock purchases(2,215) (3,064) (3,141)
Dividends paid(1,972) (1,987) (1,993)
Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest1,000
 
 
Capital lease obligation principal payments(8) (580) (277)
Net cash used in financing activities$(12,637) $(21,374) $(16,172)
      
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash$28,865
 $(3,230) $1,151
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the year3,395
 6,625
 5,474
      
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the year$32,260
 $3,395
 $6,625
      
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 
  
  
Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized$7,654
 $7,534
 $7,530
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes, net of income tax$25
 $(911) $(878)
      
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: 
    
Dividend declared but unpaid$492
 $494
 $498

See accompanying notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

consolidated financial statements.


ALICO, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

23,714

 

 

$

37,450

 

 

$

12,800

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred gain on sale of sugarcane land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(967

)

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

 

14,520

 

 

 

13,924

 

 

 

13,756

 

Deferred income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

7,603

 

 

 

3,267

 

 

 

(1,955

)

Cash surrender value

 

 

(10

)

 

 

11

 

 

 

(27

)

Deferred retirement benefits

 

 

(5,226

)

 

 

829

 

 

 

(41

)

Gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale

 

 

(30,424

)

 

 

(13,166

)

 

 

(10,281

)

Inventory net realizable value adjustment

 

 

 

 

808

 

 

 

1,115

 

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

659

 

 

 

 

 

 

207

 

Change in fair value of derivatives

 

 

 

 

989

 

 

 

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

 

1,321

 

 

 

396

 

 

 

2,234

 

Impairment of right-of-use-asset

 

 

87

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-cash interest expense on deferred gain on sugarcane land

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,361

 

Insurance proceeds received for damage to property and equipment

 

 

 

 

(486

)

 

 

(477

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

1,306

 

 

 

824

 

 

 

2,613

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(3,634

)

 

 

1,531

 

 

 

1,718

 

Inventories

 

 

(712

)

 

 

82

 

 

 

(6,554

)

Prepaid expenses

 

 

(135

)

 

 

(211

)

 

 

177

 

Income tax receivable

 

 

(781

)

 

 

15

 

 

 

(15

)

Other assets

 

 

(839

)

 

 

288

 

 

 

23

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(1,530

)

 

 

(1,113

)

 

 

2,987

 

Income tax payable

 

 

(5,536

)

 

 

3,216

 

 

 

2,320

 

Other liabilities

 

 

666

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

(2,445

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

1,049

 

 

 

48,832

 

 

 

18,578

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(21,705

)

 

 

(20,000

)

 

 

(16,352

)

Net proceeds from sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale

 

 

31,541

 

 

 

14,602

 

 

 

39,780

 

Insurance proceeds received for damage to property and equipment

 

 

 

 

486

 

 

 

477

 

Change in deposits on purchase of citrus trees

 

 

(458

)

 

 

(108

)

 

 

(431

)

Advances on notes receivables, net

 

 

136

 

 

 

60

 

 

 

(575

)

Other

 

 

(25

)

 

 

 

 

 

25

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

9,489

 

 

 

(4,960

)

 

 

22,924

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments on revolving lines of credit

 

 

(114,581

)

 

 

(89,231

)

 

 

(25,600

)

Borrowings on revolving lines of credit

 

 

117,523

 

 

 

86,546

 

 

 

28,285

 

Principal payments on term loans

 

 

(15,198

)

 

 

(10,900

)

 

 

(12,127

)

Treasury stock purchases

 

 

(238

)

 

 

(25,576

)

 

 

(2,215

)

Payment on termination of sugarcane agreement

 

 

 

 

(11,300

)

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(2,466

)

 

 

(1,833

)

 

 

(1,972

)

Deferred financing costs

 

 

(23

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital contribution received from noncontrolling interest

 

 

294

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,000

 

Capital lease obligation payments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(14,689

)

 

 

(52,294

)

 

 

(12,637

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 

 

(4,151

)

 

 

(8,422

)

 

 

28,865

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period

 

 

23,838

 

 

 

32,260

 

 

 

3,395

 

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period

 

$

19,687

 

 

$

23,838

 

 

$

32,260

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest, net of amount capitalized

 

$

5,614

 

 

$

6,940

 

 

$

6,721

 

Cash paid for income taxes

 

$

6,403

 

 

$

6,285

 

 

$

25

 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend declared but unpaid

 

$

674

 

 

$

449

 

 

$

492

 

See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


ALICO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016

Note 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation


Description of Business

Alico, Inc. (“Alico”), together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “Alico”, the “Company", "we", "us" or "our”), is a Florida agribusiness and land management company owning approximately 117,000100,000 acres of land throughout Florida, includingholding mineral rights on approximately 90,000 acres of mineral rights.those owned acres. The Company manages its land based upon its primary usage, and reviews its performance based upon two2 primary classifications -classifications: (i) Alico Citrus and Water Resources(ii) Land Management and Other Operations. Financial results are presented based upon its two2 business segments (Alico Citrus and Water ResourcesLand Management and Other Operations). 


Basis of Presentation

The Company has prepared the accompanying financial statements on a consolidated basis. These accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements, which are referred to herein as the “Financial Statements”, have been prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). All significant intercompany transactions and account balances between the consolidated businesses have been eliminated.


Segments


Operating segments are defined in the criteria established under the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”) Topic 280 as components of public entities that engage in business activities from which they may earn revenues and incur expenses for which separate financial information is available and which is evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company’s CODM assesses performance and allocates resources based on two operating segments: (i) Alico Citrus and Water Resources(ii) Land Management and Other Operations. As a result of the sale of the Company’s breeding herd in January 2018, the Company is no longer in the cattle ranching business and has revised its reportable segments to most accurately reflect the current operations and the information regularly reviewed by the CODM. The segment data for all prior periods disclosed have been presented on the same basis as the current fiscal year.


Principles of Consolidation


The Financial Statements include the accounts of Alico Inc. and the accounts of all the subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is held by the Company. Under U.S. GAAP, consolidation is generally required for investments of more than 50% of the outstanding voting stock of an investee, except when control is not held by the majority owner. The Company’s subsidiaries include: Alico Land Development, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, LLC, Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC, Alico Chemical Sales, LLC, 734 Citrus Holdings, LLC and subsidiaries, Alico Fresh Fruit, LLC, Alico Skink Mitigation, LLC and Citree Holdings 1, LLC.LLC (“Citree”). The Company considers the criteria established under FASB ASC Topic 810, “Consolidations”in its consolidation process. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the accompanying Financial Statements, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities in the Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses and cash flows during the periods presented. Actual results could differ from those estimates based upon future events.estimates. The Company evaluates estimates on an ongoing basis. The estimates are based on current and expected economic conditions, historical experience, the experience and judgment of the Company’s management and various other specific assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. The Company may employ outside experts to assist in the Company’s evaluations.


Noncontrolling Interest in Consolidated Affiliate


Subsidiary

The Financial Statements include all assets and liabilities of the less-than-100%-owned affiliatesubsidiary the Company controls, Citree Holdings I, LLC (“Citree”).Citree. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a noncontrolling interest in the equity of such entity. Citree



had net income of $107,051 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 and net losses of $511,854, $91,432,$781,783, and $69,230$511,854 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017,2019 and 2016,2018, respectively, of which $54,596 of net income and $398,709 and $261,046 $46,630, and $35,307of net losses was attributable to the Company for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.
The shift to net income for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 was the result of reimbursements received under the federal relief program relating to Hurricane Irma, aggregating approximately $493,000.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements


In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350), which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. The updated guidance eliminates Step 2 of the impairment test, which requires entities to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, determined in Step 1. This guidance will become effective for us in the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those reporting periods. We will adopt this guidance using a prospective approach. Earlier adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-04 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the standard effective October 1, 2020.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements” (ASU 2018-13), which aims to improve the overall usefulness of disclosures to financial statement users and reduce unnecessary costs to companies when preparing fair value measurement disclosures. ASU 2018-13 is effective for annual and interim periods in the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. Retrospective adoption is required, except for certain disclosures, which will be required to be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2018-13 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the standard effective October 1, 2020.

In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, “Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses.” ASU 2018-19 clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of Subtopic 326-20. Instead, impairment of receivables arising from operating leases should be accounted for in accordance with Leases (Topic 842). The standard is effective for the Company on October 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2018-19 to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in the existing guidance for income taxes and making other minor improvements. The amendments in the ASU are effective for the Company on October 1, 2021. The Company does not expect the adoption of ASU 2019-12 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and will adopt the standard effective October 1, 2021.

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions affected by reference rate reform. The Company’s floating rate notes and variable funding notes bear interest at fluctuating interest rates based on LIBOR. If LIBOR ceases to exist, the Company may need to renegotiate its loan agreements and the Company cannot predict what alternative index would be negotiated with its lenders. ASU 2020-04 is currently effective and upon adoption may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made on or before December 31, 2022. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard and the impact on its consolidated financial statements.

The Company has reviewed other recently issued accounting standards which have not yet been adopted in order to determine their potential effect, if any, on the results of operations or financial condition. Based on the review of these other recently issued standards, the Company does not currently believe that any of those accounting pronouncements will have a significant effect on its current or future financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers,Customers”, and has subsequently issued several supplemental and/or clarifying ASU’s (collectively, “ASC 606”), which prescribes a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard that supersedes previously existing revenue recognition guidance. The new model provides a five-step analysis in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle of the new guidance is that a company 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. The standard also requires new, expanded disclosures regarding revenue recognition. The standard allows initial application to be performed retrospectively to each period presented or as a modified retrospective adjustment as of the date of adoption. ASC 606 also provides for certain practical expedients, including the option to expense as incurred the incremental costs of obtaining a contract, if the contract period is for one year or less, and policy elections regarding shipping and handling that provides the option to account for shipping and handling costs as contract fulfillment costs.


The Company adopted ASC 606 effective October 1, 2018, the first day of ourits 2019 fiscal year, using the modified retrospective method. The implementation of ASC 606 did not require an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings as of October 1, 2018.
2018 (see Note 2. “Revenue Recognition”).


The adoption of this ASU will result in increased disclosure, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the nature, amount timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)." This guidance will require entities that enter into leases as a lessee to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for those leases classified as operating leases under previous GAAP. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under previous GAAP. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on our Financial Statements, and it will become effective for Alico October 1, 2019.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230).” This ASU will provide guidance on the presentation and classification of specific cash flow items to improve consistency within the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for the Company for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018. Although permitted, the Company did not choose to elect early adoption. This ASU would impact the Company by requiring certain proceeds from insurance claims relating to property and crop damage to be reported in the statement of cash flows from investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory” (ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes), which will require an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. This ASU is effective for the Company on October 1, 2018. This guidance is not expected to have a significant impact on our Financial Statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350) which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairment. The updated guidance eliminates Step 2 of the impairment test, which requires entities to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, determined in Step 1. This guidance will become effective for us in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those reporting periods. We will adopt this guidance using a prospective approach. Earlier adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. We are currently evaluating the impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-05, “Other“Other Income - Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets" (SubtopicAssets” (ASC 610-20): The ASUClarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets. This standard clarifies thatthe scope and application of ASC 610-20 applies toon the sale, transfer, and derecognition of nonfinancial assets and in substance nonfinancial assets unless other specificto non-customers, including partial sales. It also provides guidance applies. As a result, it will not applyon how gains and losses on transfers of nonfinancial assets and in substance nonfinancial assets to non-customers are recognized. The standard also clarifies the derecognition of businesses nonprofit activities, or financial assets (including equityis under the scope of ASC 810. The standard was required to be adopted concurrently with ASC 606, however an entity did not have to apply the same transition method investments), or to contracts with customers.as ASC 606. The ASU also clarifies that an in substance nonfinancial asset is an asset or group of assets for which substantially all of the fair value consists of nonfinancial assets and the group or subsidiary is not a business.


In addition, transfers of nonfinancial assets to another entity in exchange for a noncontrolling ownership interest in that entity will be accounted for underCompany adopted ASC 610-20 removing specific guidance on such partial exchanges from (“ASC 845, Nonmonetary


Transactions.

610-20”) effective October 1, 2018, the first day of its 2019 fiscal year, using the modified retrospective method. The implementation of ASC 610-20 resulted in an adjustment to increase the opening balance of retained earnings by $10,897,000, net of taxes, as of October 1, 2018. As a result of the ASU 610-20, guidance specific to real estate sales in ASC 360-20 will be eliminated. As such, sales and partial sales of real estate assets will now be subject to the same derecognition model as all other nonfinancial assets.

The ASU 610-20 will also impact the accounting for partial sales of nonfinancial assets (including in substance real estate). When an entity transfers its controlling interest in a nonfinancial asset, but retains a noncontrolling ownership interest, the entity will measure the retained interest at fair value. This will result in full gain/loss recognition upon the sale of a controlling interest in a nonfinancial asset. Current guidance generally prohibits gain recognition on the retained interest.


The ASU is610-20 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years and thus iswas effective for the Company for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018. The ASU 610-20 will be applied prospectively to any transaction occurring from the date of adoption. The Company continues to evaluateadopted ASU 360-20 effective October 1, 2018. The new guidance did not have a material impact on the impact that the adoption of this ASU might have on ourCompany’s consolidated financial statements as it relates to the deferred gain on the sale of the Company’s sugarcane lands (see Note 8. “Deferred Gain on Sale”).


In May 2017,August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 718) which clarifies when changes to230).” This ASU will provide guidance on the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as modifications. ASU 2017-09 will reduce diversity in practice and result in fewer changes to the terms of an award being accounted for as modifications. Under ASU 2017-09, an entity will not apply modification accounting to a share-based payment award if the award's fair value, vesting conditionspresentation and classification as an equity or liability instrument areof specific cash flow items to improve consistency within the same immediately before and after the change.statement of cash flows. This ASU 2017-09 will be applied prospectively to awards modified on or after the adoption date. The guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017 and thus is effective for the Company for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018. We do not expect2019 with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-15 effective September 30, 2019 and the impact under this new guidanceASU is that the Company reported certain proceeds from insurance claims relating to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.


In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash” which clarifies the diversityproperty and equipment in the classification and presentation of changes in restricted cash on the statement of cash flows under Topic 230,as investing activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. Under

Leases

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18,2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” This guidance requires entities that sign leases as a lessee to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for those leases classified as operating leases under previous U.S. GAAP. The accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under previous U.S. GAAP. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 on October 1, 2019.

The Company determines whether an entityarrangement is a lease at inception. The Company’s leases consist of operating lease arrangements for certain office space, tractor leases and IT facilities. When these lease arrangements include lease and non-lease components, the Company accounts for lease components and non-lease components (e.g. common area maintenance) separately based on their relative standalone prices.

Any lease arrangements with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and it recognizes lease cost for these lease arrangements on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Many lease arrangements provide the options to exercise one or more renewal terms or to terminate the lease arrangement. The Company includes these options when it will be required within the statement of cash flowsreasonably certain to explain the change during the periodexercise them in the totallease term used to establish the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. Generally, lease agreements do not include an option to purchase the leased asset, residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

As most of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. The guidance is effective for annual periods, and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017 and thus is effective forour lease arrangements do not provide an implicit interest rate, the Company forapplies an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date of the lease arrangement to determine the present value of lease payments.

No lease costs associated with finance leases and sale-leaseback transactions occurred and our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2018. Early adoption is permittedlease income associated with lessor and the Company,sublease arrangements are not material to our Consolidated Financial Statements.


Our operating leases are reported in our Consolidated Balance Sheets as such, has adopted this guidancefollows:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

Operating lease components

 

Classification

 

2020

 

Right-of-use assets

 

Other non-current assets

 

$

774

 

Current lease liabilities

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

512

 

Non-current lease liabilities

 

Other liabilities

 

$

356

 

Our operating leases cost components are reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

Operating lease components

 

Classification

 

2020

 

Operating lease costs

 

General and administrative expenses

 

$

246

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment

 

Other expense

 

$

87

 

Future maturities of our operating lease obligations as of September 30, 2018.2020 by fiscal year are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2021

 

 

 

$

519

 

2022

 

 

 

 

324

 

2023

 

 

 

 

48

 

Total noncancelable future lease obligations

 

 

 

$

891

 

Less: Interest

 

 

 

 

(24

)

Present value of lease obligations

 

 

 

$

867

 

The weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for our operating leases are as follows:


September 30,

2020

Weighted-average remaining lease term

1.61 years

Weighted-average discount rate

3.1

%

Cash flow information related to leases consists of the following:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating cash flows from operating leases

 

 

 

$

247

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating leases

 

 

 

$

1,095

 

The COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the current novel coronavirus outbreak (“COVID-19”) to be a global pandemic. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country have imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures have had a significant adverse impact upon many sectors of the economy, including certain agriculture businesses. To date, the Company has reviewed other recently issued accounting standards which have not yet been adopted in order to determine their potential effect, if any, on the results of operations or financial condition. Based on the review of these other recently issued standards, the Company does not currently believe that any of those accounting pronouncements will have a significant effect on its current or future financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.

experienced no material adverse impact from this pandemic.


Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in the accompanying Financial Statements for consistent presentation to the current period. These reclassifications had no impact on net income, equity, cash flows or working capital as previously reported.


Seasonality

The Company is primarily engaged in the production of fruit for sale to citrus markets, which is of a seasonal nature, and subject to the influence of natural phenomena and wide price fluctuations. Historically, the second and third quarters of ourAlico's fiscal year generally produce the majority of ourthe Company's annual revenue, and workingrevenue. Working capital requirements are typically greater in the first and fourth quarters of the fiscal year. The resultsyear, coinciding with harvesting cycles. Because of the reported periods hereinseasonality of the business, results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be achieved for any other interim periods or the entirefull fiscal year.




Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business Combinations

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are derived from the sale of processed fruit, fresh fruit, other citrus revenue, leasing revenue and other resource revenues. The Company accounts for its business acquisitions undermajority of the acquisition methodrevenue is generated from the sale of accounting as indicated in FASB ASC 805, “Business Combinations”, which requires the acquiring entity in a business combinationcitrus fruit to recognize the fair value of all assets acquired, liabilities assumedprocessing facilities, fresh fruit sales and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, and establishes the acquisition date as the fair value measurement point. Accordingly,grove management services.

For fruit sales, the Company recognizes assets acquiredrevenue at the amount it expects to be entitled to be paid, determined when control of the products or services is transferred to its customers, which occurs upon delivery of and liabilities assumed in business combinations, including contingent assetsacceptance of the fruit by the customer and liabilities and noncontrolling interestthe Company has a right to payment.

The Company has identified one performance obligation as the delivery of fruit to the processing facility (or harvesting of the citrus in the acquiree,case of fresh fruit) of the customer for each separate variety of fruit identified in the contract. The Company initially recognizes revenue in an amount which is estimated based on fair value estimatescontractual and market prices, if such market price falls within the range (known as “floor” and “ceiling” prices) identified in the specific contracts. Additionally, the Company also has a contractual agreement whereby revenue is determined based on applying a cost-plus structure methodology. As such, since these contracts contain elements of the date of acquisition. In accordance with FASB ASC 805,variable consideration, the Company recognizes and measures goodwill, if any, as ofthis variable consideration by using the acquisition date, as the excess of the fairexpected value of the consideration paid over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired.

When Alico acquires a business from an entity under common control, whereby the companies are ultimately controlled by the same party or parties both before and after the transaction, it is treated similar to the pooling of interests method of accounting. The assets and liabilities are recorded at the transferring entity’s historical cost instead of reflecting the fair value of assets and liabilities.

Revenue Recognition
Revenues from agricultural crops are recognized at the time the crop is harvested and delivered to the customer. Receivables from crops sold are recorded for the estimated proceeds to be received from the customer.method. On a quarterly basis, management reviews the reasonableness of the revenues accrued based on buyers’ and processors’ advances to growers, cash and futures markets and experience in the industry. Adjustments are made throughout the year to these estimates as more current relevant industry information becomes available. Differences between the estimates and the final realization of revenues at the close of the harvesting season can be significant and can beresult in either an increase or decrease to reported revenues. During the periods presented, in this report, no material adjustments were made to the reported revenuescitrus revenues.

Receivables under contracts, whereby pricing is based on contractual and market prices, are primarily paid at the floor amount and are collected within seven days after the harvest week. Any adjustments to pricing as a result of changes in market prices are collected or paid thirty to sixty days after final market pricing is published. Receivables under contracts, whereby pricing is based off a cost-plus structure methodology, are paid at the final prior year rate. Any adjustments to pricing as a result of the Company’s crops.

cost-plus calculation are collected or paid upon finalization of the calculation and agreement by both parties. As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company had total receivables relating to sales of citrus of $584,000 and $160,000, respectively, recorded in Accounts Receivable, net, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

For grove management services, the Company has identified one performance obligation relating to the management of the third party’s groves. Grove management services include caretaking of the citrus groves, harvesting and hauling of citrus, management and coordination of citrus sales and other related activities. The Company is reimbursed for expenses incurred in the execution of its management duties and the Company receives a per acre management fee. The Company recognizes operating revenue, including a management fee, and corresponding operating expenses when services are rendered and consumed.


Disaggregated Revenue

Revenues disaggregated by significant products and services for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Early and Mid-Season

 

$

31,303

 

 

$

39,574

 

 

$

24,309

 

Valencias

 

 

50,060

 

 

 

73,480

 

 

 

48,865

 

Fresh fruit

 

 

2,321

 

 

 

3,629

 

 

 

2,054

 

Grove management services

 

 

4,599

 

 

 

1,342

 

 

 

1,808

 

Other

 

 

1,086

 

 

 

1,006

 

 

 

1,085

 

Total

 

$

89,369

 

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

78,121

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Land and other leasing

 

$

2,683

 

 

$

2,787

 

 

$

2,595

 

Sale of calves and culls

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

Other

 

 

455

 

 

 

433

 

 

 

508

 

Total

 

$

3,138

 

 

$

3,220

 

 

$

3,160

 

Total Revenues

 

$

92,507

 

 

$

122,251

 

 

$

81,281

 

During the time that Alico was engaged in the business of raising and selling cattle, Alico recognized revenues from cattle sales at the time the cattle were delivered.


Alico Fruit Company, LLC ("AFC") operations primarily consist of providing supply chain management services to Alico, as well as to other citrus growers and processors in the state of Florida. AFC also purchases and resells citrus fruit; in these transactions, AFC (i) acts as a principal; (ii) takes title to the products; and (iii) has the risks and rewards of ownership, including the risk of loss for collection, delivery or returns. Therefore, AFC recognizes revenues based on the gross amounts due from customers for its marketing activities. Supply chain management services revenues are recognized when the services are performed.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short term and immediate nature of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts of ourthe Company’s debt approximates fair value as the debt is with commercial lenders at interest rates that vary with market conditions or have fixed rates that approximate market rates for obligations with similar terms and maturities (see Note 9.8. “Fair Value Measurements”).


Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers cash in banks and highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. At various times throughout the fiscal year, and as of September 30, 2018,2020, some accounts held at financial institutions were in excess of the federally insured limit of $250,000. The Company has not experienced any losses on these accounts and believes credit risk to be minimal.


Restricted Cash


Restricted cash is comprised of certain cash receipts from the sale of property which was being held specifically for the purpose of deferring a tax impact on the gain on sale of the property and other cash received from the sale of certain assets in which the use of funds iswere restricted.

In September 2020, the Company sold certain sections of the West Ranch, from which a portion of the net cash proceeds amounting to $16,524,000 were being held by a qualified intermediary in coordination to purchase a like-kind asset and defer a portion of the gain on sale of the ranch land. Such funds were included in restricted cash. In October 2020, the Company closed on a purchase of a like-kind asset and used all of these net cash proceeds which was being held by the intermediary (see Note 17. “Subsequent Events”).

For certain salesales transactions, the Company sells property which serves as collateral for specific debt obligations. As a result, the sale proceeds canare only permitted to be used to purchase like-kind citrus groves which is acceptable to the debt holder. If the restricted cash is not used for such purchases within a twelve month period, it will be usedholder or to pay down principal onexisting debt obligations and thus are included in restricted cash. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company debt. Based on the contractual uses ofutilized restricted cash these amounts have been classifiedof $1,800,000 towards the purchase of citrus groves. Such purchases are included as non-current.

part of the collateral under certain debt obligations. Additionally, in November 2019, the Company utilized restricted cash to pay down existing debt, including outstanding interest on such debt, in the amount of $4,489,000. In July 2020, the remaining restricted cash of approximately $719,000 relating to collateral property under debt obligations, including interest earned in the account, was released without further obligation to the Company.



Accounts receivable

Accounts receivable from customers are generated from revenues based on the sale of citrus, cattle,grove management, leasing and other transactions. The Company grants credit in the course of its operations to third party customers. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral. The Company provides an allowance for doubtful accounts for amounts which are not probable of collection. The estimate, evaluated quarterly by the Company, is based on historical collection experience, current macroeconomic climate and market conditions and a review of the current status of each customer’s account. Changes in the financial viability of significant customers and worsening of economic conditions may require changes to its estimate of the recoverability of the receivables. Such changes in estimates are recorded in the period in which these changes become known. The allowance for doubtful accountsbad debt expense is included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.


The following table presents accounts receivable, net as of September 30, 20182020 and 2017:2019:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

4,384

 

 

$

746

 

Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(33

)

Accounts receivable, net

 

$

4,347

 

 

$

713

 


(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Accounts receivable$2,577
 $4,314
Allowance for doubtful accounts(33) (28)
Accounts receivable, net$2,544
 $4,286

Concentrations

Accounts receivable from the Company’s major customerscustomer as of September 30, 20182020 and 20172019 and revenue from such customers for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Accounts Receivable

 

 

Revenue

 

 

% of Total Revenue

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Tropicana

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

80,388

 

 

$

108,318

 

 

$

70,396

 

 

 

86.9

%

 

 

88.6

%

 

 

86.6

%


(in thousands)Accounts Receivable Revenue % of Total Revenue
 20182017 201820172016 201820172016
Tropicana$1,797
$2,506
 $70,396
$111,197
$46,898
 86.6%85.6%32.5%
Cutrale Citrus Juice$
$
 $
$1,364
$22,735
 %1.1%15.8%
Minute Maid$
$
 $
$
$49,271
 %%34.2%

The citrus industry is subject to various factors over which growers have limited or no control, including weather conditions, disease, pestilence, water supply and market price fluctuations. Market prices are highly sensitive to aggregate domestic and foreign crop sizes, as well as factors including, but not limited to, weather and competition from foreign countries.


Real Estate

In recognizing revenues from land sales, the Company applies specific revenue recognition criteria, in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to determine when land sales revenues can be recorded. For example, in order to fully recognize a gain resulting from a real estate transaction, the sale must be consummated with a sufficient down payment of at least 20% to 25% of the sales price depending upon the type and timeframe for development of the property sold and any receivable from the sale cannot be subject to future subordination. In addition, the seller cannot retain any material continuing involvement in the property sold. When these criteria are not met, the Company recognizes a gain proportionate to collections utilizing either the installment method or deposit method as appropriate.

Inventories

The costs of growing crops, including but not limited to labor, fertilization, fuel, crop nutrition, irrigation, and irrigation,depreciation, are capitalized into inventory throughout the respective crop year. Such costs are expensed as cost of sales when the crops are harvested and are recorded as operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost for unharvested citrus crops is based on accumulated production costs incurred during the period from January 1 through the balance sheet date. The cost of the beef cattle inventory was based on the accumulated cost of developing such animals for sale from July 1 through the balance sheet date (see Note 3. “Inventories”). The breeding herd was sold in January 2018 (see Note 4. “Assets Held For Sale”).



Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. Major improvements are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed when incurred. Costs related to the development of citrus groves through planting of trees are capitalized. Such costs include land clearing, excavation and construction of ditches, dikes, roads, and reservoirs, among other costs. After the planting, caretaking costs or pre-productive maintenance costs are capitalized for four4 years. After four4 years, a planting is considered to have reached maturity and the accumulated costs are depreciated over 25 years, except for land clearing and excavation, which are considered costs of land and not depreciated.

The breeding herd consisted of purchased animals and animals raised on the Company’s ranches. Purchased animals were stated at the cost of acquisition. The cost of animals raised on the ranch was based on the accumulated cost of developing such animals for productive use. The breeding herd was sold in January 2018 (see Note 4. “Assets Held For Sale”).


Real estate costs incurred for the acquisition, development and construction of real estate projects are capitalized.


Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets, with the exception of leasehold improvements and assets acquired through capital leases, which are depreciated over their estimated useful lives if the lease transfers ownership or contains a bargain purchase option, otherwise the term of the lease.


The estimated useful lives for property and equipment are primarily as follows:

Citrus trees

25 years

Citrus trees25 years

Equipment and other facilities

3-20 years

Buildings and improvements

25-39 years


Changes in circumstances, such as technological advances or changes to our business model or capital strategy could result in the actual useful lives differing from the original estimates. In those cases where the Company determines that the useful life of property and equipment should be shortened, Alico depreciates the asset over its revised estimated remaining useful life, thereby increasing depreciation expense (see Note 5. “Property and Equipment, Net”).


Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company reviews its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. The Company records impairment losses on long-lived assets used in operations, or asset group, when events and circumstances indicate that the assets might be impaired and the estimated cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) to be generated by those assets or asset group over the remaining lives of the assets or asset group are less than the carrying amounts of those assets. In calculating impairments and the estimated cash flows, the Company assigns its asset groups by determining the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of the other Company assets. The net carrying values of assets or asset group not recoverable are reduced to their fair values. Alico's cash flow estimates are based on historical results adjusted to reflect best estimates of future market conditions and operating conditions. As ofFor fiscal years ended September 30, 20182020, 2019 and 2017,2018, the Company recorded impairments to its long-lived assets (see Note 5. “Property and Equipment, Net”). As of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, long-lived assets were comprised of property and equipment.


Goodwill and Intangible Assets


Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquired businesses over the fair value of the assets acquired less liabilities assumed in connection with such acquisition. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives acquired in an acquisition are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment at least annually, on the same date, or more frequently should an event occur or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may be impaired. Such events or circumstances may be a significant change in business climate, economic and industry trends, legal factors, negative operating performance indicators, significant competition, changes in strategy or disposition of a reporting unit or a portion thereof.


In the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, Alico has the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary or to perform a quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill. Under the qualitative assessment, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. If, under



the quantitative assessment, the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the amount of the impairment loss, if any, must be measured under step two of the impairment analysis. In step two of the analysis, Alico would record an impairment loss equal to the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill over its implied fair value, should such a circumstance arise. As of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, no impairment was required.

Other Non-Current Assets

Other non-current assets primarily include investments owned in agricultural cooperatives, cash surrender value on life insurance, and equity investment in affiliate (Magnolia).deposits on the purchase of citrus trees. Investments in stock related to agricultural cooperatives are carried at cost.


Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for deferred income taxes. The provision for income taxes includes income taxes currently payable and those deferred as a result of temporary differences between the financial statements and the income tax basis of assets and liabilities. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted income tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in income tax rates on deferred income tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income or loss in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is provided to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount of future tax benefit when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Projected future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies are considered and evaluated when assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Any increase or decrease in a valuation allowance could have a material adverse or beneficial impact on the Company’s income tax provision and net income or loss in the period the determination is made. For the fiscal yearyears ended September 30, 20182020, 2019 and 2017,2018, the Company recorded a valuation allowances of $5,634,000$0, $0, and $581,000,$5,634,000, respectively, relating to the unutilized capital loss carryforwards which expired. The Company recognizes interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.


The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which a change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.


Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share for ourthe Company’s common stock is calculated by dividing net income attributable to Alico common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per common share is similarly calculated, except that the calculation includes the dilutive effect of the assumed issuance of shares of common stock issuable under equity-based compensation plans in accordance with the treasury stock method, or any other type of securities convertible into common stock, except where the inclusion of such common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.


The following table presents a reconciliation of basic to diluted weighted average common shares outstanding for fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic

 

 

7,484

 

 

 

7,472

 

 

 

8,232

 

Effect of dilutive securities - stock options and unrestricted stock

 

 

12

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

69

 

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted

 

 

7,496

 

 

 

7,493

 

 

 

8,301

 


(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Basic8,232
 8,300
 8,303
Effect of dilutive securities - stock options and unrestricted stock69
 
 8
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted8,301
 8,300
 8,311

For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and 2017,respectively, the Company issued 300,000118,000, 10,000, and 750,000,300,000, respectively, stock options to certain executives and managers of the Company. There were no employee stock options granted for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016. Non-vested restricted shares of common stock entitle the holder to receive non-forfeitable dividends upon issuance and are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per common share. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Company had certain stock options that were excluded from the diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016, there were no anti-dilutive equity awards or convertible securities that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per common share.




Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation is measured based on the fair value of the equity award at the grant date and is typically expensed on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. Upon the vesting of restricted stock, the Company issues common stock from common shares held in treasury.


Total stock-based compensation expense for the three years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 in general and administrative expense was as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Stock-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Executives

 

$

497

 

 

$

778

 

 

$

1,754

 

Management

 

 

76

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Executive forfeitures

 

 

 

 

 

(823

)

 

 

 

Board of Directors

 

 

733

 

 

 

869

 

 

 

859

 

Total stock-based compensation expense

 

$

1,306

 

 

$

824

 

 

$

2,613

 


(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Stock compensation expense: 
  
  
Executives$1,754
 $880
 $150
Board of Directors859
 773
 774
Total stock compensation expense$2,613
 $1,653
 $924

Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities

The Company evaluates the method of accounting for investments in which it does not hold an equity interest of at least 50% based on the amount of control it exercises over the operations of the investee, exposure to losses in excess of its investment, the ability to significantly influence the investee and whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of the investee. Investments not qualifying for consolidation are accounted for under the equity method whereby the ongoing investment in the entity, consisting of its initial investment adjusted for distributions, gains and losses of the entity are classified as a single line in the balance sheet and as a non-operating item in the statements of operation.

In May 2010, the Company invested $12,150,000 to obtain a 39% limited partner equity interest in Magnolia TC 2, LLC (“Magnolia”), a Florida limited liability company whose primary business activity is acquiring tax certificates issued by various counties in the state of Florida on properties which have property tax delinquencies. Revenues are recognized by Magnolia when the interest obligation under the tax certificates it holds becomes a fixed amount. In order to redeem a tax certificate in Florida, a minimum of 5% of the face amount of the certificate (delinquent taxes) must be paid to the certificate holder regardless of the amount of time the certificate has been outstanding. Expenses include an acquisition fee of 1%, interest expense, a monthly management fee and other administrative costs. The investment in Magnolia is accounted for in accordance with the equity method of accounting, whereby the Company records its 39% interest in the reported income or loss of the fund each quarter and is included in other non-current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Based on the September 30, 2018 unaudited internal financial statements of Magnolia, the Company recognized net investment gain of approximately $8,000 for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The Company recognized net investment loss of approximately $202,000 and approximately $103,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Net investment income is included in Investment and interest income (loss), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Magnolia made certain distributions during the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016; the Company’s share of those distributions was approximately $25,000, $324,000, and $171,000, respectively. At September 30, 2018, the Company did not have an investment in Magnolia.




Note 3. Inventories


Inventories consist of the following at September 30, 20182020 and 2019:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Unharvested fruit crop on the trees

 

$

40,265

 

 

$

39,276

 

Other

 

 

590

 

 

 

867

 

Total inventories

 

$

40,855

 

 

$

40,143

 

The Company records its inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017:

(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Unharvested fruit crop on the trees$39,888
 $32,145
Beef cattle
 1,954
Other1,145
 2,105
Total inventories$41,033
 $36,204

2019, the Company recorded adjustments of approximately $808,000 to reduce inventory to net realizable value. This adjustment to inventory is included in operating expenses in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

In September 2017, the State of Florida’s citrus business, including the Company’s unharvested citrus crop, was significantly impacted by Hurricane Irma. The impact of Hurricane Irma resulted in the premature drop of unharvested fruit and damage to citrus trees, which will impact fruit production until such time as the citrus trees recover, potentially through the 2018/2019 harvest season. trees.

The Company undertook a process to estimate the amount of inventory casualty loss as of the date ofis eligible for Hurricane Irma. Such process included a number of factors including: (1) touring all of the citrus groves by operational personnel to assess the estimated fruit drop by grove and the impact of damage to the citrus trees; (2) consideration of independent estimates of the reduced citrus productionIrma federal relief programs for block grants that are being administered through the State of Florida;Florida. During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 and (3) an estimate of fruitfor the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company expects to produce forreceived approximately $15,597,000 under the 2017/2018 harvest season after Hurricane Irma. AsFlorida Citrus Recovery Block Grant (“CRBG”) program. This represents the Part 1 and a result,portion of the Part 2 reimbursement under the three-part program. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, the Company recordedreceived additional proceeds of approximately $4,629,000 under the Florida CRBG program. This represented the remaining portion of Part 2 reimbursement under the three-part program. The timing and amount to be received under Part 3 of the program has not been finalized. These federal relief proceeds are included as a reduction to operating expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company received insurance proceeds relating to Hurricane Irma of approximately $486,000 in additional property and casualty loss to reduce the carrying value of unharvested fruit crop on trees inventory by approximately $13,489,000.


Duringclaims reimbursement. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Company received insurance proceeds relating to Hurricane Irma of approximately $477,000 for property and casualty damage claims and approximately $8,952,000 for crop claims, which have been recordedclaims. These insurance proceeds are included as contra-expensesa reduction to operating expenses in operating expenses. The Company has additionalthe Consolidated Statements of Operations. There are no further property and casualty or crop insurance claims outstanding, and is awaiting determination of what additional proceeds arepending relating to be received, if any. Insurance proceeds are recorded in the period they are both probable and reasonably estimable.

In addition to the remaining commercial insurance claims which have been submitted, the Company may be eligible for Irma federal relief programs distributed by the Farm Service Agency under the 2017 Wildfires and Hurricane Indemnity Program (2017 WHIP) as well as block grants that will be administered through the State of Florida. The specifics of these programs are still being finalized, and at this time the Company cannot determine the amount of federal relief funds, if any, which will be received, or when these funds will be disbursed.

After determining and applying the amount of loss due to shrinkage to the inventory value, the Company evaluated the remaining inventory and determined an additional reduction was necessary in the amounts of $1,115,000 and $1,199,000 to properly reflect the net realizable value of such inventory at September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017, respectively.



Irma.

Note 4. Assets Held Forfor Sale


The

In accordance with its strategy to dispose of non-core and under-performing assets, the following assets have been classified as assets held for sale as of September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017:2019:

(in thousands)

 

Carrying Value

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

East Ranch

 

$

1,366

 

 

$

1,442

 

Total Assets Held For Sale

 

$

1,366

 

 

$

1,442

 

On September 10, 2020, the State of Florida purchased, under the Florida Forever program, approximately 10,702 acres of the Alico Ranch for approximately $28,500,000 pursuant to an option agreement entered between the State of Florida and the Company. The Company recognized a gain of approximately $27,470,000, which is included in Gain on sale of real estate, property and equipment and assets held for sale in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company subsequently used a portion of the net cash proceeds to purchase a like-kind asset in October 2020, which allowed the Company to defer a portion of the tax impact of the gain on sale of the ranch land (see Note 17. “Subsequent Events”).

On March 27, 2020, the Company sold certain sections at the East Ranch for approximately $2,980,000 and realized a gain of approximately $2,748,000. The Company subsequently used substantially all of the net cash proceeds to purchase a like-kind asset in May 2020, which will allow the Company to defer substantially all of the tax impact of the gain on sale of the ranch land.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company sold certain trailers for approximately $47,000, and reclassified the remaining Assets Held for Sale to property and equipment, as management has determined not to offer the remaining trailers for sale.

On October 30, 2018, the Company sold certain parcels at Frostproof for approximately $206,000 and realized a gain of approximately $12,000.


(in thousands)   
 Carrying Value
 Twelve Months Ended September 30,
 2018 2017
Office Building$
 $3,214
Nursery - Gainesville
 6,500
Chancey Bay
 4,179
Gal Hog
 70
Breeding Herd
 5,858
Trailers456
 1,162
Frostproof Parcels176
 
East Ranch Parcels759
 
     Total Assets Held For Sale$1,391
 $20,983

On May 2, 2018, the Company sold its Gal Hog property for approximately $7,300,000 and recognized a gain of approximately $6,709,000.


On February 12, 2018, the Company sold its property at Chancey Bay for approximately $4,200,000 and realized a loss of approximately $51,000. As part of the transaction, the Company paidagreed to pay the purchaser rent of $200,000 in exchange for Alicothe Company retaining the rights of harvesting and selling of the fruit in the 2017/2018 harvest season.


On February 9, 2018, the Company sold its nursery located in Gainesville for approximately $6,500,000 and realized a gain of approximately $111,000.


On January 25, 2018, the Company sold its breeding herd to a third party for approximately $7,800,000.$7,800,000 and realized a gain of approximately $1,759,000. As part of this transaction, the purchaser is also leasing from the Company grazing and other rights on the Alico Ranch from the Company at a rate of $100,000 per month. Upon the sale of a parcel within the East Ranch, the lease rate was adjusted to $98,750 per month.


On January 19, 2018, the Company sold certain trailers to a third party for $500,000. The Company received $125,000 and the remaining portion is to be paid in accordance with the terms of a promissory note, which bears interest at 5% and is payable in equal monthly amortization payments, over a period of three years. During the fourth quarter 2018, the Company sold additional trailers for $31,000.


On October 30, 2017, the Company sold its corporate office building in Fort Myers, Florida for $5,300,000 and realized a gain of approximately $1,751,000. The sales agreement provides that the Company lease back a portion of the office space for five years.  Such lease is classified as an operating lease.


The Company recorded 0 impairment loss during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. The Company recorded an impairment loss of approximately $150,000$152,000 and $4,131,000$150,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30,

2018 2019 and 2017, respectively, on those assets classified as assets held for sale as of September 30, 2018, and 2017, respectively. These impairments areimpairment losses were included in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The Company has already used a portion of the proceeds from these various asset sales to pay down debt (see Note 6. "Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit") and repurchase common shares,to purchase citrus groves and plans to use the remaining cash proceeds from the sale of these assets towardsto purchase other citrus groves, pay down other debt and to fund future working capital requirements and for other corporate purposes.





Note 5. Property and Equipment, Net


Property and equipment, net consists of the following at September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017:2019:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Citrus trees

 

$

296,012

 

 

$

281,149

 

Equipment and other facilities

 

 

55,593

 

 

 

54,622

 

Buildings and improvements

 

 

8,128

 

 

 

8,224

 

Total depreciable properties

 

 

359,733

 

 

 

343,995

 

Less: accumulated depreciation and depletion

 

 

(115,440

)

 

 

(104,169

)

Net depreciable properties

 

 

244,293

 

 

 

239,826

 

Land and land improvements

 

 

105,768

 

 

 

105,822

 

Property and equipment, net

 

$

350,061

 

 

$

345,648

 

On June 1, 2020, the Company sold approximately 30 ranch acres to an employee for approximately $122,000 and recognized a gain of approximately $83,000.

On May 4, 2020, the Company purchased 334 citrus acres for approximately $2,850,000. This acquisition complements the Company’s existing citrus acres as these acres are located adjacent to existing groves in the Frostproof area. Additionally, this purchase was part of a like-kind exchange transaction, which allowed the Company to defer taxes relating to the sale of certain sections of the East Ranch.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company purchased 203 acres of citrus blocks for approximately $1,950,000. These purchases were made from grove owners from within the Company’s existing grove locations. In April 2019, the lender, PGIM Real Estate Finance, LLC (“Prudential”), agreed to accept those purchases completed through April 2019 as substitute collateral and release $1,800,000 from restricted cash, which was completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019. After April 2019, there were 2 additional purchases of Citrus blocks for approximately $100,000 that are not included as part of the substitution collateral.


(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Citrus trees$264,714
 $258,949
Equipment and other facilities53,544
 54,592
Buildings and improvements8,052
 8,835
Total depreciable properties326,310
 322,376
Less: accumulated depreciation and depletion(91,858) (82,443)
Net depreciable properties234,452
 239,933
Land and land improvements105,951
 109,404
Net property and equipment$340,403
 $349,337

On September 27, 2019, the Company sold approximately 5,500 acres from its West Ranch for approximately $14,775,000 and realized a gain on sale of approximately $13,033,000. Upon the sale of these acres, the lease rate pertaining to the grazing and other rights was adjusted from $98,750 to $80,000 per month, as space on these acres was previously being leased to a third party.

On September 29, 2018, the Company sold its property at Island Pond for $7,900,000. As the Island Pond property was collateralized under one of the Company’s loan documents, $7,000,000 of the proceeds iswas restricted in use (see Note 2. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”).


use.

On September 28, 2018, theThe Company sold a parcel within the East Ranch for approximately $1,920,000 and realized a gain of approximately $1,759,000.


On March 30, 2018, the Company sold property located on its Winter Haven location for approximately $225,000 and recognized a loss of approximately $50,000. This asset was classified as an asset held for sale during the first quarter of fiscal year 2018.


On March 15, 2018, the Company sold certain parcels comprised of citrus trees and land located on its Ranch One grove for approximately $586,000 and recognized a loss of approximately $87,000.


On February 2, 2017,

For fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, the Company sold 49 acres of land and facilities in Hendry County, Florida, to its former tenant for $2,200,000, resulting in a gainrecorded impairments of approximately $1,371,000, which is included in gain on$723,000, $244,000 and $2,084,000, respectively, relating to the loss of citrus trees.

As a result of the sale of real estatea portion of the Alico Ranch to the State of Florida comprising approximately 10,700 acres on the Consolidated Statementwestern part of Operationsthe ranch and because the sale of those acres affected the proposed dispersed water management project, the Company decided to suspend all permit approval activities for its dispersed water management project and the Company wrote-down approximately $598,000 of assets relating to this project during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.


During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Company recorded impairments aggregating to approximately $2,084,000; $1,032,000 relating to Island Pond and $1,052,000 relating to certain citrus trees damaged by Hurricane Irma and from other natural attrition.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded impairments aggregating to approximately $5,215,000 on certain mines located within its properties and other property and equipment related to the Company's decision to phase out its operation at one of its nurseries.

These impairments incurred for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018 and 2017 are included in operating expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.


2020.

Note 6. Long-Term Debt and Lines of Credit


The following table summarizes long-term debt and related deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization at September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017:2019:

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

 

Principal

 

 

Deferred

Financing

Costs, Net

 

 

Principal

 

 

Deferred

Financing

Costs, Net

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Met Fixed-Rate Term Loans

 

$

83,438

 

 

$

621

 

 

$

89,688

 

 

$

724

 

Met Variable-Rate Term Loans

 

 

40,969

 

 

 

286

 

 

 

43,844

 

 

 

334

 

Met Citree Term Loan

 

 

4,512

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

4,750

 

 

 

40

 

Pru Loans A & B

 

 

15,097

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

16,257

 

 

 

224

 

Pru Loan E

 

 

4,235

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

4,455

 

 

 

9

 

Pru Loan F

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,455

 

 

 

38

 

 

 

 

148,251

 

 

 

1,151

 

 

 

163,449

 

 

 

1,369

 

Less current portion

 

 

9,145

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,338

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

$

139,106

 

 

$

1,151

 

 

$

158,111

 

 

$

1,369

 

 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
 Principal Deferred Financing Costs, Net Principal Deferred Financing Costs, Net
 (in thousands)
        
Long-term debt, net of current portion:       
Met Fixed-Rate Term Loans$95,938
 $836
 $99,062
 $954
Met Variable-Rate Term Loans46,719
 385
 49,594
 439
Met Citree Term Loan4,925
 44
 5,000
 49
Pru Loans A & B17,417
 241
 23,030
 258
Pru Loan E4,675
 17
 4,895
 25
Pru Loan F4,675
 40
 4,895
 42
 174,349
 1,563
 186,476
 1,767
Less current portion5,275
 
 4,550
 
Long-term debt$169,074
 $1,563
 $181,926
 $1,767


The following table summarizes lines of credit and related deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization at September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017:2019:

 

 

September 30, 2020

 

 

September 30, 2019

 

(in thousands)

 

Principal

 

 

Deferred

Financing

Costs, Net

 

 

Principal

 

 

Deferred

Financing

Costs, Net

 

Lines of Credit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RLOC

 

$

 

 

$

141

 

 

$

 

 

$

8

 

WCLC

 

 

2,942

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lines of Credit

 

$

2,942

 

 

$

141

 

 

$

 

 

$

8

 


 September 30, 2018 September 30, 2017
 Principal Deferred Financing Costs, Net Principal Deferred Financing Costs, Net
 (in thousands)
Lines of Credit:       
RLOC$
 $58
 $
 $109
WCLC2,685
 78
 
 153
Lines of Credit$2,685
 $136
 $
 $262

Future maturities of long-term debt and linelines of credit as of September 30, 20182020 are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

September 30, 2020

 

Due within one year

 

$

9,145

 

Due between one and two years

 

 

10,535

 

Due between two and three years

 

 

10,535

 

Due between three and four years

 

 

13,477

 

Due between four and five years

 

 

10,535

 

Due beyond five years

 

 

96,966

 

Total future maturities

 

$

151,193

 

(in thousands) 
  
Due within one year$5,275
Due between one and two years10,963
Due between two and three years14,990
Due between three and four years13,440
Due between four and five years10,755
Due beyond five years121,611
Total future maturities$177,034


Interest costs expensed and capitalized were as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Interest expense

 

$

5,981

 

 

$

7,180

 

 

$

8,561

 

Interest capitalized

 

 

1,228

 

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

933

 

Total

 

$

7,209

 

 

$

8,199

 

 

$

9,494

 


(in thousands)     
 Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Interest expense$8,561
 $9,141
 $9,893
Interest capitalized933
 294
 172
Total$9,494
 $9,435
 $10,065

Debt


The Company refinanced its outstanding debt obligations on December 3, 2014 in connection with an acquisition. TheseCompany's credit facilities initially includedconsist of $125,000,000 in fixed interest rate term loans (“Met Fixed-Rate Term Loans”), $57,500,000 in variable interest rate term loans (“Met Variable-Rate Term Loans”), a $25,000,000 revolving line of credit (“RLOC”) with Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and New England Life Insurance Company (collectively “Met”), and a $70,000,000 working capital line of credit (“WCLC”) with Rabo Agrifinance, Inc. (“Rabo”).


The term loans and RLOC are secured by real property. The security for the term loans and RLOC consists of approximately 38,200 gross acres of citrus groves and 5,7625,800 gross acres of ranchRanch land. The WCLC is collateralized by the Company’s current assets and certain other personal property owned by the Company.


The term loans, collectively, are subject to quarterly principal payments of $2,281,250, and mature November 1, 2029. The Met Fixed-Rate Term Loans bear interest at 4.15% per annum, and the Met Variable-Rate Term Loans bear interest at a rate equal to 90 day LIBOR plus 165 basis points (the “LIBOR spread”). The LIBOR spread is subject to adjustment by the lenderMet beginning May 1, 2017 and is subject to further adjustment every two years thereafter until maturity. No adjustment in the LIBOR spread was made at May 1, 2019. Interest on the term loans is payable quarterly.


The interest rates on the Met Variable-Rate Term Loans were 3.99%1.91% per annum and 2.96%3.91% per annum as of September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017,2019, respectively. 

The Company may prepay up to $8,750,000 of the Met Fixed-Rate Term Loan principal annually without penalty, and any such prepayments may be applied to reduce subsequent mandatory principal payments. The maximum annual prepayment was made for calendar year 2015. During the first and second quartersquarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company elected not to make its principal payment and utilized a portion of its 2015 prepayment to satisfy its principal payment requirements for such quarters. At September 30, 2018,2020, the Company had $5,625,000, remaining available from its 2015 prepayment to reduce future mandatory principal payments should the Company elect to do so. The Met Variable-Rate Term Loans may be prepaid without penalty.


In March 2020, as a precautionary measure, the Company drew down an aggregate of $70,000,000 on its revolving credit facilities; $20,000,000 on its RLOC and $50,000,000 on its WCLC. This decision was made to safeguard the Company’s liquidity and to increase available cash on hand in the event of a more protracted COVID-19 outbreak. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had paid back a majority of the balances on these credit facilities.

The RLOC bears interest at a floating rate equal to 90 day LIBOR plus 165 basis points, payable quarterly. The LIBOR spread was adjusted by the lender on May 1, 2017 and is subject to further adjustment every two years thereafter. Outstanding principal, if any, is dueNo adjustment in the LIBOR spread was made at May 1, 2019. In October 2019, the RLOC agreement was modified to extend the current maturity onof November 1, 2019.2019 to November 1, 2029. The RLOC is subject to an annual commitment fee of 25 basis points on the unused portion of the line of credit. The RLOC is available for funding general corporate needs. The variable interest rate was 3.99%1.91% per annum and 2.96%3.91% per annum as of September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017,2019, respectively. Availability under the RLOC was $25,000,000 as of September 30, 2018.


2020.

The WCLC is a revolving credit facility and is available for funding working capital and general corporate requirements. The interest rate on the WCLC is based on the one month LIBOR, plus a spread, which is adjusted quarterly, based on the Company's debt service coverage ratio for the preceding quarter and can vary from 175 to 250 basis points. The rate is currently at LIBOR plus 175 basis points. The variable interest rate was 3.85%1.90% per annum and 2.99%3.85% per annum as of September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017,2019, respectively. The WCLC agreement was amended on September 20, 2018,August 25, 2020, and the primary terms of the amendment were an extension of the maturity to November 1, 2021.2023. There were no changes to the commitment amount or interest rate. Availability under the WCLC was approximately $57,015,000$66,659,000 and $69,540,000 as of September 30, 2018.


2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.

The WCLC is subject to a quarterly commitment fee on the daily unused availability under the line computed as the commitment amount less the aggregate of the outstanding loans and outstanding letters of credit. The commitment fee is adjusted quarterly based on Alico's debt service coverage ratio for the preceding quarter and can vary from a minimum of 20 basis points to a maximum of 30 basis points. Commitment fees to date have been charged at 20 basis points.




As of September 30, 2018, there

There was anapproximately $2,942,000 outstanding balance on the WCLC of $2,685,000.at September 30, 2020. The WCLC agreement provides for Rabo to issue up to $2,000,000, reduced from $20,000,000 during fiscal year 2019, in letters of credit on the Company’s behalf. As of September 30, 2018,2020, there was approximately $10,300,000$399,000 in outstanding letters of credit, which correspondingly reduced the Company's availability under the line of credit.


In 2014, the Company capitalized approximately $2,834,000 of debt financing costs related to the refinancing. These costs, together with approximately $339,000 of costs related to the retired debt, are being amortized to interest expense over the applicable terms of the loans. Additionally, approximately $123,000$23,000 and $133,000 of financing costs were incurred for the fiscal yearyears ended September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017,2019, respectively, in connection with letters of credit. TheseAll previous costs are alsoincluded in deferred financing costs and being amortized to interest expense over the applicable terms of the obligations. The unamortized balance of deferred financing costs related to the financing above was approximately $1,357,000$1,048,000 and $1,655,000approximately $1,066,000 at September 30, 20182020 and 2017,September 30, 2019, respectively.


The

These credit facilities noted above are subject to various covenants including the following financial covenants: (i) minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.10 to 1.00, (ii) tangible net worth of at least $160,000,000 increased annually by 10% of consolidated net income for the preceding year,years, or approximately $162,300,000$167,336,000 for the year endingended September 30, 2018,2020, (iii) minimum current ratio of 1.50 to 1.00, (iv) debt to total assets ratio not greater than .625 to 1.00, and, (v) solely in the case of the WCLC, (v) a limit on capital expenditures of $30,000,000 per fiscal year. As of September 30, 2018,2020, the Company was in compliance with theseall of the financial covenants.


Credit facilities also include a Met Life term loan collateralized by real estate1,200 gross acres of citrus grove owned by Citree ("Met Citree Loan"). This is a $5,000,000 credit facility that bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.28% per annum. Principal and interest payments are made on a quarterly basis. At September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, there was an outstanding balance of $4,925,000$4,512,000 and $5,000,000,$4,750,000, respectively. The loan matures in February 2029. The unamortized balance of deferred financing costs related to this loan was approximately $44,000$36,000 and $49,000$40,000 at September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively.


Transition from LIBOR

The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the transition from LIBOR as an interest rate benchmark to other potential alternative reference rates. Currently, the Company has debt instruments in place that reference LIBOR-based rates. The transition from LIBOR is estimated to take place in 2022 and management will continue to actively assess the related opportunities and risks involved in this transition.

Silver Nip Citrus Debt

There are two2 fixed-rate term loans, with an original combined balance of $27,550,000, bearing interest at 5.35% per annum ("(“Pru Loans A & B"B”). Principal of $290,000 is payable quarterly, together with accrued interest. The Company may prepay up to $5,000,000 of principal without penalty. On February 15, 2015, 734 Citrus Holdings, LLC d/b/a Silver Nip Citrus (“Silver Nip Citrus”) made a prepayment of $750,000. In addition, the Company made prepayments of approximately $4,453,000 in the


second fiscal quarter of 2018 with proceeds from the sale of certain properties, which were collateralized under these loans. The Company may prepay up to $5,000,000 of principal without penalty. As such, the Company exceeded the allowed $5,000,000 prepayment by approximately $203,000 and was required to make a premium payment of approximately $22,000. The loans are collateralized by real estateapproximately 5,700 of citrus groves in Collier, Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties, Florida and mature on June 1, 2029 and June 1, 2033, respectively.


Silver Nip Citrus entered into two2 additional fixed-rate term loans with Prudential to finance the acquisition of a 1,500 acre citrus grove on September 4, 2014. Each loan was in the original amount of $5,500,000. Principal$5,500,000 with principal of $55,000 per loan isbeing payable quarterly, together with accrued interest. One loan bears interest at 3.85% per annum (Pru(“Pru Loan E"E”), while the other bearsbore interest at 3.45% per annum ("(“Pru Loan F"F”). The interest rate on Pru Loan E is subject to adjustment on September 1, 2019 and every year thereafter until maturity. No adjustment was made at September 1, 2019. Both loans arewere collateralized by real estateapproximately 1,500 gross acres of citrus groves in Charlotte County, Florida. Pru NoteLoan E matures September 1, 2021, and Pru NoteLoan F matureswas scheduled to mature September 1, 2039.


In November 2019, the Company prepaid Pru Loan F in full by paying the then existing principal balance of $4,455,000. As a result of this prepayment, the Company’s required annual principal payments on its Pru Loans was reduced by $220,000 per annum.

The Silver Nip Citrus credit agreements were amended on December 1, 2016. The primary terms of the amendments were (1) the Company providedare subject to a limited $8,000,000 guaranty of the Silver Nip debt, (2) the limited personal guarantees provided by George Brokaw, Remy W. Trafelet and Clayton Wilson prior to the Company’s merger with Silver Nip Citrus, and also totaling $8,000,000, were released and (3)financial covenant whereby the consolidated current ratio covenant requirement measured on an annual basis, was reduced from 1.50 to 1.00 tois 1.00 to 1.00. Silver Nip Citrus was in compliance with the current ratio covenant as of September 30, 2018, the most recent measurement date.


2020.

The unamortized balance of deferred financing costs related to the Silver Nip Citrus debt was approximately $298,000$208,000 and $325,000$271,000 at September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, respectively.




Note 7. Accrued Liabilities


Accrued Liabilitiesliabilities consist of the following at September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017:2019:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Ad valorem taxes

 

$

2,057

 

 

$

2,117

 

Accrued interest

 

 

1,020

 

 

 

1,110

 

Accrued employee wages and benefits

 

 

2,214

 

 

 

2,525

 

Accrued dividends

 

 

674

 

 

 

448

 

Accrued contractual obligation associated with sale of real estate

 

 

 

 

402

 

Consulting and separation charges

 

 

146

 

 

 

400

 

Accrued insurance

 

 

636

 

 

 

544

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

 

348

 

 

 

223

 

Total accrued liabilities

 

$

7,095

 

 

$

7,769

 

(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Ad valorem taxes$2,196
 $2,648
Accrued interest1,191
 1,165
Accrued employee wages and benefits3,115
 1,320
Inventory received but not invoiced726
 
Accrued dividends492
 494
Current portion of deferred retirement obligations345
 315
Accrued insurance223
 166
Accrued tender offer consulting charges274
 
Other accrued liabilities664
 673
Total accrued liabilities$9,226
 $6,781


Note 8. Deferred Gain on Sale

Deferred gain on sale consists of the following at September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017:

(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Deferred gain on sale$26,167
 $27,482
Annual guarantee payment, net(1,239) (1,042)
Total deferred gain on sale$24,928
 $26,440


Estimated payments over the remaining term of the post-closing agreement arising out of the 2014 sale of property to Global Ag Properties, LLC are summarized in the following table.

(in thousands) 
  
2019$2,871
20203,264
20213,681
20224,123
20234,572
Thereafter13,804
Total$32,315
These estimated payments represent undiscounted cash flows.

On November 21, 2014, the Company completed the sale of approximately 36,000 acres of land used for sugarcane production and land leasing in Hendry County, Florida to Global Ag Properties, LLC (“Global”) for approximately $97,900,000 in cash. It had previously leased approximately 30,600 of these acres to United States Sugar Corporation (the “USSC Lease”). The USSC Lease was assigned to Global in conjunction with the land sale.

The sales price is subject to post-closing adjustments over a ten year period. The Company realized a gain of approximately $42,753,000 on the sale. Initially, $29,140,000 of the gain was deferred due to the Company’s continuing involvement in the property pursuant to a post-closing agreement and the potential price adjustments. The deferral represents the Company’s estimate


of the maximum exposure to loss as a result of the continuing involvement (see below). A net gain of approximately $13,613,000 was recognized at the time of the sale.

The Company estimated its maximum exposure to loss over the ten year period to total approximately $42,172,000 on an aggregate undiscounted basis. This estimated maximum exposure to loss was discounted at five percent to determine the initial deferred gain. In May 2018, 2017 and 2016 the Company made payments of $1,889,000 and $1,580,000 and $1,702,000, respectively, to Global pursuant to the sales contract. The amount of USSC’s lease is tied to the market price of sugar, and the Company's payment is required annually in advance, to supplement the lease paid by USSC in the event that the sugar prices are below certain thresholds. The Company has recognized approximately $1,361,000, $1,413,000 and $1,406,000 in interest expense and approximately $967,000, $538,000 and $618,000 of the deferred gain for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Note 9.8. Fair Value Measurements

The Company complies with the provisions of FASB ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurements” for its financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. The majority of the carrying amounts of the Company’s assets and liabilities including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, approximate their fair value because of the immediate or short term maturity of these financial instruments. The carrying amounts reported for long-term debt approximates fair value as the Company’s borrowings with commercial lenders are at interest rates that vary with market conditions and fixed rates that approximate market rates for similar obligations. The majority of our non-financial instruments, which include inventories and property and equipment, are not required to be carried at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company has certain assets classified as Assets Held for Sale which have been recorded at the lower of carrying value or the estimated fair value less costs to sell.

ASC 820 clarifies that fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1- Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

Level 2- Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

Level 3- Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, such as internally developed valuation models which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.


The following table represents certain

As of September 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company did 0t have any assets held for sale as of September 30, 2018, which havethat had been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (see Note 4. for complete listingbasis.

Management Security Plan

During August 2020, the Company paid out a lump sum of assets held for sale):

Level 1- Observable inputs such as quoted pricesapproximately $5,175,000 to all beneficiaries in active markets;
Level 2- Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3- Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, such as internally-developed valuation models which requireManagement Security Plan, following the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The following table represents certain assets held for sale as of September 30, 2018, which have been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (see Note 4. Assets Held for Sale):

 Fair Value HierarchyCarrying ValueAdjustment to Fair ValueFair Value
TrailersLevel 3$606
$150
$456

The following table represents certain assets held for sale as of September 30, 2017, which have been measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis (see Note 4. "Assets Held For Sale"):

 Fair Value HierarchyCarrying ValueAdjustment to Fair ValueFair Value
Nursery - GainesvilleLevel 3$10,107
$3,607
$6,500
Chancey BayLevel 3$4,587
$408
$4,179
TrailersLevel 3$1,278
$116
$1,162



There were no gains or losses included in earnings attributable to changes in unrealized gains or losses relating to the Company’s assets for the fiscal years ended as of September 30, 2018 and 2017.

equivalent annuity approach. The Company usesused a third-party service providersprovider to assist in the evaluation of investments.investments in this plan. For prior year investment valuations, the Company used current market interest rates, quality estimates by rating agencies and valuation estimates by active market participants were usedin order to determine values. DeferredAs of September 30, 2020, due to the lump sum payment made in August 2020, the deferred retirements benefit was 0. As of September 30, 2019, deferred retirement benefits were valued based on actuarial data, contracted payment schedules and an estimated discount rate of 4.08% and 4.08% as of September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.


.

Note 10.9. Common Stock and Options


Effective January 27, 2015, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) which provides for up to 1,250,000 common shares available for issuance to provide a long-term incentive plan for officers, employees, directors and/or consultants to directly link incentives to stockholder value. The 2015 Plan was approved by the Company’s stockholders in February 2015. The Company’s 2015 Plan provides for grants to executives in various forms including restricted shares of the Company’s common stock and stock options. Awards are discretionary and are determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Awards vest based upon service conditions. Non-vested restricted shares generally vest over requisite service periods of one to six years from the date of grant.


Restricted Stock


In November 2017, the Companya senior executive was awarded 5,000 restricted shares of the Company’s common stock (“Restricted Stock”) to one senior executive under the 2015 Plan at a weighted average fair value of $31.95 per common share, vesting over two and a half2.5 years.


The following table represents a summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares is as follows:shares:

Nonvested Shares

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2017

 

 

5,334

 

 

$

49.39

 

Granted during fiscal year 2018

 

 

5,000

 

 

 

31.95

 

Vested during fiscal year 2018

 

 

(3,001

)

 

 

39.70

 

Forfeited during fiscal year 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2018

 

 

7,333

 

 

 

41.46

 

Granted during fiscal year 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vested during fiscal year 2019

 

 

(1,667

)

 

 

31.95

 

Forfeited during fiscal year 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2019

 

 

5,666

 

 

 

44.26

 

Granted during fiscal year 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vested during fiscal year 2020

 

 

(5,666

)

 

 

44.26

 

Forfeited during fiscal year 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2020

 

 

 

 

$

 

Nonvested Shares Shares
 Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2015 12,500
 $49.49
     Granted during fiscal year 2016 
 
     Vested during fiscal year 2016 (2,233) $49.50
     Forfeited during fiscal year 2016 
 
Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2016 10,267
 $49.49
     Granted during fiscal year 2017 
 
     Vested during fiscal year 2017 (4,933) $49.58
     Forfeited during fiscal year 2017 
 
Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2017 5,334
 $49.39
     Granted during fiscal year 2018 5,000
 $31.95
     Vested during fiscal year 2018 (3,001) $39.70
     Forfeited during fiscal year 2018 
 
Nonvested Shares at September 30, 2018 7,333
 $41.46

Stock compensation expense related to the Restricted Stock totaled approximately $137,000, $264,000$69,000, $104,000, and $150,000$137,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.


There was approximately $172,000$0 and $149,000$69,000 of total unrecognized stock compensation costs related to unvested stock compensation for the Restricted Stock grants at September 30, 20182020 and 2017,September 30, 2019, respectively.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, 5,666 shares with a grant date fair value of approximately $251,000 became fully vested.

For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, 1,667 shares with a grant date fair value of approximately $53,000 became fully vested.




Stock Options


Option Grant

Stock option grants of 118,000 options to certain Officers and Managers of the Company (collectively the “2020 Option Grants”) were granted on October 11, 2019. The option exercise price was set at $33.96, the closing price on October 11, 2019. The 2020 Option Grants will vest as follows: (i) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $35.00; (ii) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $40.00; (iii) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $45.00; and (iv) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $50.00. If the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by (A) the date that is 18 months following the termination of employment, if the employment is terminated due to death or disability, (B) the date that is 12 months following the termination of employment, if the employment is terminated by the Company without cause, by the employee with good reason, or due to the employee’s retirement, or (C) the date of the termination of employment for any other reason, then any unvested options will be forfeited. In addition, if the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by December 31, 2022 then any unvested options will be forfeited. The 2020 Option Grants will also become vested to the extent that the applicable stock price hurdles are satisfied in connection with a change in control of the Company. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s stock closed at $28.62 per share. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, the Company’s common stock traded above $35.00 per share for twenty consecutive days. Accordingly, 25% of the 2020 Option Grants are vested at September 30, 2020 and the corresponding stock option expense was recognized during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020.

Stock option grants of 10,000 options to Mr. John Kiernan (the “2019 Option Grants”) were granted on October 25, 2018. The option exercise price for these options was set at $33.34, the closing price on October 25, 2018. The 2019 Option Grants will vest as follows: (i) 3,333 of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $40.00; (ii) 3,333 of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $45.00; (iii) 3,334 of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $50.00. If the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by (A) the date that is 18 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated due to death or disability, (B) the date that is 12 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, by the Executive with good reason, or due to the Executive’s retirement, or (C) the date of the termination of the Executive’s employment for any other reason, then any unvested options will be forfeited. In addition, if the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by December 31, 2021 then any unvested options will be forfeited. The 2019 Option Grants will also become vested to the extent that the applicable stock price hurdles are satisfied in connectionwith a change in control of the Company. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s common stock was trading at $28.62 per share, and during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, the stock did not trade above $40.00 per share; accordingly, 0ne of the stock options are vested at September 30, 2020.

Stock option grants of 210,000 options to Mr. Remy Trafelet and 90,000 options to Mr. John Kiernan (collectively, the “2018 Option Grants”) were granted on September 7, 2018. The option exercise price for these options was set at $33.60, the closing price on September 7, 2018. The 2018 Option Grants will vest as follows: (i) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $35.00; (ii) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $40.00; (iii) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $45.00; and (iv) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $50.00. If the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by (A) the date that is 18 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated due to death or disability, (B) the date that is 12 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, by the Executive with good reason, or due to the Executive’s retirement, or (C) the date of the termination of the Executive’s employment for any other reason, then any unvested options will be forfeited. In addition, if the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by December 31, 2021 then any unvested options will be forfeited. The 2018 Option Grants will also become vested to the extent that the applicable stock price hurdles are satisfied in connection with a change in control of the Company. As of September 30, 2018,2020, the Company’s common stock was trading at $33.80$28.62 per share, and duringshare. For the fiscal year 2018ended September 30, 2020, the stock did not tradetraded above $35.00 per share;share for a consecutive twenty days; accordingly, none25% of the stock optionsMr. Kiernan's 2018 Option Grants are vested at September 30, 2018.


Stock2020 and the corresponding stock option grantsexpense was recognized during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020. As set forth below, more than a majority of the 2018 original Option Grants issued to Mr. Trafelet were forfeited and the vesting conditions of the remainder were modified, all pursuant to the Alico Settlement Agreement, as defined below, and the remaining 2018 original Option Grants, both vested and unvested, have since been forfeited or expired.  

A stock option grant of 300,000 options toin the case of Mr. Trafelet and 225,000 options toin the case of each of Messrs.Mr. Henry Slack and Mr. George Brokaw (collectively, the “2016 Option Grants”) were granted on December 31, 2016. The option exercise price for these options was set at $27.15, the closing price on December 31, 2016. The 2016 Option Grants will vest as follows: (i) 25% of the options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $60.00; (ii) 25% of the options will vest if such price exceeds $75.00; (iii) 25% of the options will vest if such price exceeds $90.00; and (iv) 25% of the options will vest if such price exceeds $105.00. If the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by (A) the second anniversary of the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated due to death or disability, (B) the date that is 18 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, by the Executive with good reason, or due to the Executive’s retirement, or (C) the date


of the termination of the Executive’s employment for any other reason, then any unvested options will be forfeited. In addition, if the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by the fifth anniversary of the grant date (or the fourth anniversary of the grant date, in the case of the tranche described in clause (i) above), then any unvested options will be forfeited. The 2016 Option Grants will also become vested to the extent that the applicable stock price hurdles are satisfied in connection with a change in control of the Company. As of September 30, 2018,2020, the Company’s stock was trading at $33.80$28.62 per share, and during fiscal year 2018since the date of grant the Company’s common stock did not trade above $60.00 per share; accordingly, none0ne of the stock options2016 Option Grants are vested at September 30, 2018.


2020. As set forth below, all of the 2016 Option Grants issued to Mr. Trafelet were forfeited pursuant to the Alico Settlement Agreement, as defined below.

Additionally, 187,500 shares of the 2016 Option Grants made to each of Messrs. Slack and Brokaw were forfeited on September 5, 2018 and no replacement options were granted. As such, the remaining unrecognized expense associated with these options of approximately $783,000 was accelerated and recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.


Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement (described in Note 14. “Related Party Transactions”), which was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, Mr. Trafelet agreed to voluntarily resign from his roles as President and Chief Executive Officer and a director of the Company. Under the Settlement Agreement, Mr. Trafelet forfeited (i) all of the 2016 Option Grants granted to him and (ii) all of the 2018 Option Grants granted to him in September 2018, other than 26,250 stock options that would vest if the minimum price of Alico's common stock over 20 consecutive trading days exceeds $35.00 per share and 26,250 stock options that would vest if the minimum price of Alico's common stock over 20 consecutive trading days exceeds $40.00 per share (“2019 Modified Option Grant”), but, in each case, only if such conditions were satisfied by the first anniversary of the date of the Settlement Agreement (collectively, the "Retained Options"). Any Retained Options that vested in accordance with their terms will expire on the date that is six months following the date on which the Retained Option vests, and any Retained Options that did not vest by the first anniversary of the Alico Settlement Agreement would be forfeited as of such first anniversary. As of September 30, 2020, the Company’s stock was trading at $28.62 per share. During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, the Company’s common stock traded above $35.00 per share for a consecutive twenty days; accordingly, 26,250 stock options from the 2019 Modified Option Grants vested, however, since these Modified Options were not exercised within six monthsfollowing the date on which the Retained Option vested, they were forfeited. Additionally, since the Company’s common stock did not trade above $40.00 per share for a consecutive twenty days by the first anniversary of the date of the Alico Settlement Agreement, the other 26,250 stock options from the 2019 Modified Option Grants were forfeited.  

Forfeitures of all stock options were recognized as incurred.

The following table represents a summary of the Company’s stock option activity:

 

 

Number of

Options

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price

 

 

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term

(years)

 

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Balance - September 30, 2018

 

 

675,000

 

 

$

30.02

 

 

2.22

 

 

 

 

Granted during fiscal year 2019

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

33.34

 

 

2.25

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures/expired during fiscal year 2019

 

 

(457,500

)

 

 

29.37

 

 

1.78

 

 

 

 

Exercised during fiscal year 2019

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - September 30, 2019

 

 

227,500

 

 

 

31.46

 

 

 

1.22

 

 

 

 

Granted during fiscal year 2020

 

 

118,000

 

 

 

33.96

 

 

2.25

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures/expired during fiscal year 2020

 

 

(52,500

)

 

 

33.60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised during fiscal year 2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance - September 30, 2020

 

 

293,000

 

 

 

32.09

 

 

 

1.79

 

 

 

 


  Number of Options Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (years) Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance - September 30, 2016 
 $
 0.00 
     Granted during fiscal year 2017 750,000
 $27.15
 3.33 
     Forfeitures/expired in fiscal year 2017 
 $
 0.00 
     Exercised during fiscal year 2017 
 $
 0.00 
Balance - September 30, 2017 750,000
 $27.15
 2.58 
     Granted during fiscal year 2018 300,000
 $33.60
 3.25 
     Forfeitures/expired in fiscal year 2018 (375,000) $27.15
 1.86 
     Exercised during fiscal year 2018 
 $
 0.00 
Balance - September 30, 2018 675,000
 $30.02
 2.22 



Stock compensation expense related to the options totaled approximately $1,617,000$504,000, $674,000 and $616,000$1,617,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. No stock compensation expense related to options was recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2016.


At September 30, 20182020 and 2017,September 30, 2019, there was approximately $2,174,000$376,000 and $2,030,000,$502,000, respectively, of total unrecognized stock compensation costs related to nonvestedunvested share-based compensation for the option grants.


The total unrecognized compensation cost as of September 30, 2020 is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.72 years.

The fair value of the 2016 Option Grants2020, 2019, and 2018 Option Grants was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo valuation model that uses the assumptions noted in the following table. The expected term of options granted is derived from the output of the option valuation model and


represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding; the range given below results from different time-framestimeframes for the various market conditions being met.


2018

2020 Option Grant

Expected Volatility

26.0

%

Expected Volatility30.0%

Expected Term (in years)

3.32


3.61

Risk Free Rate

2.80

1.60

%

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the 2020 Option Grant was $3.20.

2019 Modified Option Grant


Expected Volatility

25.0

%

Expected Term (in years)

1.50

Risk Free Rate

2.52

%

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the 2019 Modified Option Grant was $1.40.

2019 Option Grants

Expected Volatility

30.0

%

Expected Term (in years)

4.09

Risk Free Rate

2.95

%

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the 2019 Option Grants was $7.10.

2018 Option Grants

Expected Volatility

30.0

%

Expected Term (in years)

3.32

Risk Free Rate

2.80

%

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the 2018 Option Grants was $7.40. There were no additional stock options granted or exercised for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.


2016 Option Grant
Expected Volatility32.19%
Expected Term (in years)2.6 - 4.0
Risk Free Rate2.45%

The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the 2016 Option Grants was $3.53. There were no additional stock options granted, exercised or forfeited for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2017.

As of September 30, 2018,2020, there remained 557,500939,500 common shares available for issuance under the 2015 Plan.



Note 11.10. Treasury Stock

In fiscal year 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $7,000,000 of the Company’s common stock in two separate authorizations (collectively, the "2017 Authorization"). In March 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $5,000,000 of the Company’s common stock beginning March 9, 2017 and continuing through March 9, 2019. In May 2017, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $2,000,000 of the Company’s common stock beginning May 24, 2017 and continuing through May 24, 2019. The stock repurchases made under this repurchase were made through open market transactions at times and in such amounts as the Company’s broker determined subject to the provisions of SEC Rule 10b-18.


In September 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 105,000 shares of the Company’s common stock beginning in November 2013 and continuing through April 2018. In fiscal year 2016, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 50,000 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock beginning February 18, 2016 and continuing through February 17, 2017 (the "2016 Authorization"). In fiscal year 2015, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 170,000 shares of the Company’s common stock beginning March 25, 2015, and continuing through December 31, 2016.

During fiscal year 2018, the Company purchased 72,266 shares at a cost of $2,214,756 under the 2017 Authorization. As of June 29, 2018, the Company suspended its stock repurchase activity; however, ifactivity. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company chooses to resume repurchasing stock it has $1,676,443 available to repurchase stockdid not purchase any shares under the 2017 Authorization.

As the 2017 Authorization expired in May 2019, the Company has no funds available under this plan to repurchase stock.

On October 3, 2018, the Company completed a tender offer of 752,234 shares at a price of $34.00 per share aggregating $25,575,956. 734 Investors, Alico's largest stockholder from 2013 until November 12, 2019, participated in the tender offer by selling a small percentage of its holdings.




On October 10, 2019, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 7,000 shares of the Company’s common stock from 734 Investors in a privately negotiated repurchase of shares. On October 15, 2019, the Company entered into a repurchase agreement to repurchase a total of 7,000 shares of the Company’s common stock from 734 Investors, effective October 15, 2019.

In September 2013, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 105,000 shares of the Company’s common stock beginning in November 2013 and continuing through April 2018.

The following table illustrates the Company’s treasury stock purchases for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016:2018:

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Total

Number of

Shares

Purchased

 

 

Average

Price

Paid

Per Share

 

 

Total Shares

Purchased

as Part of

Publicly

Announced

Plan or

Program

 

 

Total Dollar

Value of

Shares

Purchased

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

7,000

 

 

$

33.95

 

 

 

1,481,640

 

 

$

238

 

2019

 

 

752,234

 

 

$

34.00

 

 

 

1,474,640

 

 

$

25,576

 

2018

 

 

72,266

 

 

$

30.65

 

 

 

722,406

 

 

$

2,215

 


(in thousands, except share amounts)Total Number of
Shares Purchased
 Average Price
Paid Per Share
 Total Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program Total Dollar Value of Shares Purchased
Fiscal Year Ended September 30,: 
  
  
  
201872,266
 $30.65
 722,406
 $2,215
2017104,145
 $29.42
 650,140
 $3,064
201678,446
 $40.04
 545,995
 $3,141


The following table outlines the Company’s treasury stock transactions during the past three fiscal years:

(in thousands, except share amounts)

 

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

 

 

177,315

 

 

$

6,502

 

Purchased

 

 

72,266

 

 

 

2,215

 

Issued to Employees and Directors

 

 

(33,393

)

 

 

(1,181

)

Balance at September 30, 2018

 

 

216,188

 

 

 

7,536

 

Purchased

 

 

752,234

 

 

 

25,576

 

Issued to Employees and Directors

 

 

(28,790

)

 

 

(1,169

)

Balance at September 30, 2019

 

 

939,632

 

 

 

31,943

 

Purchased

 

 

7,000

 

 

 

238

 

Issued to Employees and Directors

 

 

(23,011

)

 

 

(1,402

)

Balance at September 30, 2020

 

 

923,621

 

 

$

30,779

 


(in thousands, except share amounts)Shares Cost
    
Balance at September 30, 201590,565
 $3,962
Purchased78,446
 3,141
Issued to Employees and Directors(35,478) (1,035)
Issued to former Silver Nip Citrus equity holders(32,923) (1,483)
    
Balance at September 30, 2016100,610
 4,585
Purchased104,145
 3,064
Issued to Employees and Directors(27,440) (1,147)
    
Balance at September 30, 2017177,315
 6,502
Purchased72,266
 2,215
Issued to Employees and Directors(33,393) (1,181)
    
Balance at September 30, 2018216,188
 $7,536




Note 12.11. Income Taxes


The provision (benefit) for income tax for the years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016 consists of the following:

(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Current: 
  
  
Federal income tax$1,961
 $102
 $244
State income tax384
 
 
Total current2,345
 102
 244
      
Deferred: 
  
  
Federal income tax(3,917) (3,286) 4,538
State income tax1,962
 (662) 739
Total deferred(1,955) (3,948) 5,277
Provision (benefit) for income taxes$390
 $(3,846) $5,521

Income tax provision (benefit) attributable to income from continuing operations differed from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 24.53%, based on a blended rate calculation, to income (loss) before income taxes for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 and 35% for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 as a result of the following:

(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Tax at the statutory federal rate$3,198
 $(4,670) $4,382
Increase (decrease) resulting from: 
  
  
State income taxes, net of federal benefit857
 (402) 457
Permanent and other reconciling items, net221
 548
 773
Expiration of capital loss carryforward5,634
 581
 
Reduction in deferred tax liability resulting from the Act(9,847) 
 
Stock option cancellation347
 
 
Other(20) 97
 (91)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes$390
 $(3,846) $5,521



The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2018, and 2017 are presented below:

(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Deferred tax assets: 
  
Deferred retirement benefits$1,114
 $1,712
Investment in Citree89
 45
Deferred gain recognition6,318
 10,199
Goodwill20,095
 33,233
Inventories711
 6,435
Stock compensation261
 292
Accrued bonus612
 248
Capital loss carryforwards
 9,462
Tax credits28
 293
Net operating losses
 3,160
Intangibles620
 1,027
Other190
 332
Total deferred tax assets30,038
 66,438
    
Deferred tax liabilities:   
Revenue recognized from citrus and sugarcane162
 357
Property and equipment54,925
 91,995
Accrual-to-cash method
 950
Prepaid insurance104
 220
Investment in Magnolia
 24
Total deferred tax liabilities55,191
 93,546
Net deferred income tax liabilities$(25,153) $(27,108)

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”) was signed into law. The Act contains significant changes to corporate taxes, including a permanent reduction of the U.S. corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. The Company’s statutory rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 was 24.53%24.5%, based on a fiscal year blended rate calculation. The 21% U.S. corporate tax rate will applyis fully applicable to the fiscal years endingyear ended September 30, 2019 and each year thereafter.


Additionally, the

The Act requiresrequired a one-time remeasurement of certain tax related assets and liabilities. During the first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company made certain estimates related to the impact of the Act including the remeasurement of deferred taxes at the new expected tax rate and a revised effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018. The amounts recorded for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018 for the remeasurement of deferred taxes principally relate to the reduction in the U.S. corporate income tax rate. For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2018, the Company has recorded a tax benefit of approximately $9,847,000 to account for these deferred tax impacts.

In October 2019, the Internal Revenue Service concluded their audit of the September 30, 2015 tax year with no changes. The Federal and State filings remain subject to examination by tax authorities for tax periods ending after September 30, 2015.


The income tax provision for the years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018 consists of the following:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal income tax

 

$

131

 

 

$

7,314

 

 

$

1,961

 

State income tax

 

 

(71

)

 

 

2,202

 

 

 

384

 

Total current

 

 

60

 

 

 

9,516

 

 

 

2,345

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal income tax

 

 

6,151

 

 

 

2,995

 

 

 

(3,917

)

State income tax

 

 

1,452

 

 

 

272

 

 

 

1,962

 

Total deferred

 

 

7,603

 

 

 

3,267

 

 

 

(1,955

)

Income tax provision

 

$

7,663

 

 

$

12,783

 

 

$

390

 

Income tax provision attributable to income before income taxes differed from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate of 21%, 21% and 24.53% to income before income taxes for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2018, respectively, as a result of the following:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Income tax at the statutory federal rate

 

$

6,568

 

 

$

10,587

 

 

$

3,198

 

Increase (decrease) resulting from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

State income taxes, net of federal benefit

 

 

1,217

 

 

 

1,947

 

 

 

857

 

Permanent and other reconciling items, net

 

 

170

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

221

 

Expiration of capital loss carryforward

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,634

 

Reduction in deferred tax liability resulting from the Act

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,847

)

State rate change

 

 

(156

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock option cancellation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

347

 

Other

 

 

(136

)

 

 

83

 

 

 

(20

)

Income tax provision

 

$

7,663

 

 

$

12,783

 

 

$

390

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of September 30, 2020, and 2019 are presented below:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred retirement benefits

 

$

 

 

$

1,325

 

Goodwill

 

 

16,304

 

 

 

18,244

 

Inventories

 

 

813

 

 

 

930

 

Stock compensation

 

 

314

 

 

 

237

 

Intangibles

 

 

508

 

 

 

565

 

Other

 

 

203

 

 

 

168

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

18,142

 

 

 

21,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

56,707

 

 

 

52,551

 

Investment in Citree

 

 

1,016

 

 

 

909

 

Prepaid insurance

 

 

147

 

 

 

134

 

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

57,870

 

 

 

53,594

 

Net deferred income tax liabilities

 

$

(39,728

)

 

$

(32,125

)




Note 13.12. Segment Information


Segments


Operating segments are defined in the criteria established under the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Accounting Standards Codification (“FASB ASC”)ASC Topic 280 as components of public entities that engage in business activities from which they may earn revenues and incur expenses for which separate financial information is available and which is evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to assess performance and allocate resources. The Company’s CODM assesses performance and allocates resources based on two2 operating segments: Alico Citrus and WaterLand Management and Other Operations (see name change explanation below).

As a result of the Company selling approximately 10,700 acres on the western part of Alico Ranch to the State of Florida and because a sale of those acres affected the proposed dispersed water management project, the Company decided to suspend all permit approval activities for its dispersed water management project. This has resulted in a change in the financial reporting to the CODM. Therefore, the Company has renamed the “Water Resources and Other Operations.


Operations” segment to “Land Management and Other Operations”.

Total revenues represent sales to unaffiliated customers, as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Goods and services produced by these segments are sold to wholesalers and processors in the United States who prepare the products for consumption. The Company evaluates the segments’ performance based on direct margins (gross profit) from operations before general and administrative expenses, interest expense, other income (expense) and income taxes, not including nonrecurring gains and losses.




Information by operating segment is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

$

89,369

 

 

$

119,031

 

 

$

78,121

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

3,220

 

 

 

3,160

 

Total revenues

 

 

92,507

 

 

 

122,251

 

 

 

81,281

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

72,281

 

 

 

59,594

 

 

 

51,709

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

2,307

 

 

 

2,297

 

 

 

3,979

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

74,588

 

 

 

61,891

 

 

 

55,688

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

17,088

 

 

 

59,437

 

 

 

26,412

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

831

 

 

 

923

 

 

 

(819

)

Total gross profit

 

 

17,919

 

 

 

60,360

 

 

 

25,593

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

21,705

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

15,968

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

304

 

Other Capital Expenditures

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

80

 

Total capital expenditures

 

 

21,705

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

16,352

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

 

13,822

 

 

 

12,935

 

 

 

12,546

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

185

 

 

 

173

 

 

 

219

 

Other Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization

 

 

513

 

 

 

816

 

 

 

991

 

Total depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

$

14,520

 

 

$

13,924

 

 

$

13,756

 


(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alico Citrus

 

$

406,763

 

 

$

401,212

 

Land Management and Other Operations

 

 

15,367

 

 

 

15,332

 

Other Corporate Assets

 

 

1,807

 

 

 

844

 

Total Assets

 

$

423,937

 

 

$

417,388

 

(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Revenues:     
Alico Citrus$78,121
 $123,441
 $137,282
Water Resources and Other Operations3,160
 6,388
 6,914
Total revenues81,281
 129,829
 144,196
      
Operating expenses:     
Alico Citrus51,709
 111,947
 102,347
Water Resources and Other Operations3,979
 8,952
 6,790
Total operating expenses55,688
 120,899
 109,137
      
Gross profit (loss):     
Alico Citrus26,412
 11,494
 34,935
Water Resources and Other Operations(819) (2,564) 124
Total gross profit (loss)$25,593
 $8,930
 $35,059
      
Capital expenditures:     
Alico Citrus$15,968
 $11,738
 $10,393
Water Resources and Other Operations304
 646
 2,293
Other Capital Expenditures80
 969
 1,619
Total capital expenditures$16,352
 $13,353
 $14,305
      
Depreciation, depletion and amortization:     
Alico Citrus$13,467
 $14,054
 $13,982
Water Resources and Other Operations219
 652
 932
Other Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization70
 520
 468
Total depreciation, depletion and amortization$13,756
 $15,226
 $15,382


(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Assets:   
Alico Citrus$405,752
 $387,972
Water Resources and Other Operations15,904
 24,819
Other Corporate Assets1,766
 6,391
Total Assets$423,422
 $419,182




Note 14.13. Employee Benefits Plans


Management Security Plan


The management security plan (“MSP”) iswas a nonqualified, noncontributory defined supplemental deferred retirement benefit plan for a select group of management personnel. The MSP provideswas set up to provide a fixed supplemental retirement benefit for 180 months. The MSP was frozen as of September 30, 2017. As a result, no new participants arewere being added to the MSP and no further benefits arewere accumulating.

The MSP benefit expense and the projected management security plan benefit obligation arewere determined using assumptions as of the end of the respective year. The weighted-average discount rate used to compute the obligation was 4.08% and 4.08% in fiscal years 2018 and 2017, respectively.


year 2019.

Actuarial gains or losses arewere recognized when incurred; therefore, the end of year benefit obligation iswas the same as the accrued benefit costs recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.


The amount of MSP benefit expense charged to costs and expenses was as follows:

(in thousands)

 

Fiscal Year Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

Service cost

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Interest cost

 

 

195

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

293

 

MSP termination adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

985

 

 

 

 

Recognized actuarial gain (loss) adjustment

 

 

12

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

16

 

Total

 

$

207

 

 

$

1,169

 

 

$

309

 

(in thousands)Fiscal Year Ended September 30,
 2018 2017 2016
Service cost$
 $200
 $213
Interest cost293
 140
 210
Recognized actuarial gain (loss) adjustment16
 (78) (5)
Total$309
 $262
 $418

The following provides a roll-forward of the MSP benefit obligation:

(in thousands)

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Change in projected benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

5,226

 

 

$

4,397

 

Interest cost

 

 

195

 

 

 

171

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(258

)

 

 

(340

)

MSP termination adjustments

 

 

 

 

985

 

MSP termination benefits payment

 

 

(5,175

)

 

 

 

Recognized actuarial gain adjustment

 

 

12

 

 

 

13

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

$

 

 

$

5,226

 

Funded status at end of year

 

$

 

 

$

(5,226

)


(in thousands)September 30,
 2018 2017
Change in projected benefit obligation: 
  
Benefit obligation at beginning of year$4,438
 $4,543
Service cost
 200
Interest cost293
 140
Benefits paid(350) (367)
Recognized actuarial gain (loss) adjustment16
 (78)
Benefit obligation at end of year$4,397
 $4,438
    
Funded status at end of year$(4,397) $(4,438)

Effective September 30, 2018, the Company terminated the MSP. Under the MSP termination, payout for benefits covered underutilizing the applicable Internal Revenue Code regulations cannot commencewere not able to be commenced until at least twelve months following plan termination decision, but mustneeded to be fully paid out within twenty-four (24) months following plan termination. TheDuring August 2020, the Company caused the MSP is unfunded andto pay the lump sum termination benefits are paid as they become due. The estimated future benefit paymentsof approximately $5,175,000 to all MSP beneficiaries.

During the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, the Company determined to pay out a lump sum under the equivalent annuity approach, whereby the payout under this approach was designed to mitigate participants tax burden. Under this approach, the Company would cover the amount needed to purchase an annuity providing the same after-tax benefit as if the plan forwas never terminated. As a result, the next twelve months isCompany recorded an additional liability of approximately $357,000.

$720,000.


The Company hashad established a “Rabbi Trust” to provide for the potential funding of accrued benefits under the MSP. According to the terms of the Rabbi Trust, funding iswas voluntary until a change of control of the Company as defined in the Management Security Plan Trust Agreement occurs. Upon a change of control, funding iswould be triggered. As of September 30, 2018,2020, the Rabbi Trust had no assets, and no change of control had occurred.


Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plans


The Company maintains a 401(k) employee savings plan for eligible employees, which provides up to a 4% matching contribution payable on employee payroll deferrals. The Company’s matching funds vest to the employee immediately, pursuant to a safe



harbor election effective in October 2012. The Company’s contribution to the plan was approximately $342,000, $445,000$397,000, $380,000 and $401,000$342,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

The Company also maintains a Profit Sharing Plan (“Plan”) that is fully funded by contributions from the Company. Contributions to the Plan are discretionary and determined annually by the Company’s Board of Directors. Contributions to employee accounts are based on the participant’s compensation. The Company’s paid contributionCompany did not contribute to the Profit Sharing Plan was $0, $378,000, and $291,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.



Note 15.14. Related Party Transactions


Clayton G. Wilson


The Company entered into a Separation and Consulting Agreement with Clayton G. Wilson (the “Separation and Consulting Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Wilson stepped down as Chief Executive Officer of the Company effective as of December 31, 2016. Under the Separation and Consulting Agreement, Mr. Wilson also acknowledged and agreed that he willwould continue to be bound by the restrictive covenants set forth in his Employment Agreement with the Company. The Separation and Consulting Agreement providesprovided that, subject to his execution, delivery, and non-revocation of a general release of claims in favor of the Company, Mr. Wilson willwould be entitled to vesting of any unvested portion of the restricted stock award granted to him under his Employment Agreement. In addition, the Separation and Consulting Agreement providesprovided that Mr. Wilson serve as a consultant to the Company during 2017 and receivedwould receive an aggregate consulting fee of $750,000 for such services ($200,000 paid(payable $200,000 in an initial lump sum, $275,000 paid in a lump sum on July 1, 2017, and $275,000 paid in six6 equal monthly installments commencing July 31, 2017 and endedending December 31, 2017). As of September 30,December 31, 2017, the Company satisfied its obligation to Mr. Wilson in full, including a prepayment of $187,500.full. The Company expensed approximately $0, $0 and $187,500 under the Separation and $562,500Consulting Agreement for the fiscal years ended September 30, 20182020, 2019 and September 30, 2017,2018, respectively. Mr. Wilson resigned as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors effective February 27, 2017.


Remy W. Trafelet,

Henry R. Slack and George R. Brokaw


On December 31, 2016, the Company entered into new employment agreements (collectively, the “Employment Agreements”) with each of Remy W. Trafelet, Henry R. Slack, and George R. Brokaw (collectively, the “Executives”). Mr. Trafelet serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,Brokaw. Mr. Slack servespreviously served as the Executive Chairman of the Company, and Mr. Brokaw servespreviously served as the Executive Vice Chairman of the Company, and each of them continues to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. The Employment Agreements provideprovided for an annual base salary of $400,000$250,000 in the case of Mr. TrafeletSlack and provides for an annual base salary of $250,000 in the case of each of Messrs. Slack and Brokaw and, additionally, provided for payment to the Executives an amount in cash equal to $400,000 to Mr. Trafelet and $250,000 to each of Messrs. Slack and Brokaw within five business days of December 31, 2016.


The Employment Agreements also provide that, if the applicable Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without “cause” or the applicable Executive resigns with “good reason” (as each such term is defined in the Employment Agreements), then, subject to his execution, delivery, and non-revocation of a general release of claims in favor of the Company, the Executive will be entitled to cash severance in an amount equal to 24 months (in the case of Mr. Trafelet) or 18 months (in the case of Messrs. Slack and Brokaw) of the Executive’s annual base salary.

The Employment Agreement includes various restrictive covenants in favor of the Company, including a confidentiality covenant, a nondisparagement covenant, and 12-month post-termination noncompetition and customer and employee nonsolicitation covenants.

As ofBrokaw.

Beginning June 26, 2017, both Messrs. Slack and Brokaw have agreed to waive payment of their salary.


JD Alexander

On November 6, 2013, JD Alexander tenderedsalaries.

Effective July 1, 2019, Mr. Slack resigned his employment with the Company as Executive Chairman. Effective December 31, 2019, Mr. Brokaw resigned his employment with the Company as Executive Vice Chairman. Mr. Slack and Mr. Brokaw continue to serve on the Board of the Company.

Remy W. Trafelet

As described above, on February 11, 2019 and as contemplated by the Alico Settlement Agreement, Mr. Trafelet submitted to the Board his resignation as President and Chief Executive Officer and as an employee of the Company subject to and effective immediately after the Closinga member of the Share Purchase transactionBoard, effective upon the execution of the Alico Settlement Agreement. Also, on November 19, 2013. Mr. Alexander’s resignation included a waiver of any rights to any payments under his Change-in-ControlFebruary 11, 2019, as contemplated by the Settlement Agreement, with the Company. On November 6, 2013, the Company and Mr. Alexander also entered into a consulting agreement (the "Consulting Agreement") with Mr. Trafelet and 3584 Inc., an entity controlled by Mr. Trafelet (the "Consultant"). Pursuant to the Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement, under which (i) Mr. AlexanderTrafelet will make himself available to provide consulting services to the Company duringthrough the two-year period afterConsultant for up to 24 months. In exchange for the Closing, (ii) Mr. Alexander agreed to be bound by certain non-competition covenants relating toconsulting services, the Company’s citrus operations and non-solicitation and non-interference covenants for a periodConsultant will receive an annual consulting fee of two years after the Closing, and (iii) the Company paid Mr. Alexander for such services



and covenants $2,000,000 in twenty-four monthly installments.$400,000. The Company expensed approximately $0, $0 and $167,000recorded an expense of $800,000, representing the full amount due under the Consultingagreement, in fiscal year 2019 upon the execution of the agreement. The Company has paid approximately $400,000 and Non-Competition Agreement$254,000 in consulting fees for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020 and 2016.

Ken Smith

On March 20, 2015, Ken Smith tendered his resignation as Chief Operating Officer, and as an employee of the Company. Mr. Smith’s resignation included a waiver of any rights to any payments under his Change-in-Control Agreement with the Company. On March 20, 2015,2019, respectively. If the Company and Mr. Smith also entered into a Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement under which (i) Mr. Smith will provideterminates the consulting services toperiod (other than in certain specified circumstances), the Company duringwill continue to pay the three-year period after the resignation date, (ii) Mr. Smith agreed to be bound by certain non-competition covenants relating to the Company’s citrus operations and non-solicitation and non-interference covenants for a period of two years after the resignation date, and (iii) the Company paid Mr. Smith $925,000 for such services and covenants. The Company expensed approximately $0, $100,000 and $200,000 under the Consulting and Non-Competition Agreement for fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
consulting fees described above.


W. Mark Humphrey

On June 1, 2015, W. Mark Humphrey tendered his resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and as an employee of the Company. On June 1, 2015, the Company and Mr. Humphrey entered into a Separation and Consulting Agreement under which (i) Mr. Humphrey will provide consulting services to the Company for a one-year period after his resignation, and (ii) Mr. Humphrey will be entitled to the following benefits: (a) $100,000 in cash in a lump sum and (b) a consulting fee of $350,000 payable monthly during the period commencing on his resignation date and ending on the first anniversary of his resignation date. The Company expensed approximately $0, $0 and $238,000 under the Separation and Consulting Agreement for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. On June 1, 2015 the Company appointed John E. Kiernan to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Effective September 1, 2015, Mr. Humphrey was appointed to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, and continued to receive monthly payments under The Consulting Agreement through the first anniversary of his resignation date. Mr. Humphrey resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and as an employee of the Company effective April 3, 2017.

Shared Services Agreement


The Company hashad a shared services agreement with Trafelet Brokaw & Co., LLCCapital Management, L.P. (“TBCO”TBCM”), whereby the Company will reimburse TBCOreimbursed TBCM for use of office space and various administrative and support services. The agreement expired December 31, 2018 and was not extended or renewed. The annual cost of the office and services iswas approximately $618,000. The agreement will expire in December 2018. The Company expensed approximately $592,000, $564,000$0, $155,000 and $479,000 under the Shared Services Agreement$592,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018, 20172020, 2019 and 2016,2018, respectively. As of September 30, 20182020 and 2017,2019, the Company haddid 0t have any outstanding amounts duewith TBCM.

Capital Contribution

On September 10, 2020, all operating partners of Citree received a funding notice relating to an additional Cash Capital Contribution (“Contribution”) requirement of approximately $163,000$600,000 as a result of trees producing limited revenue because they are still in early stage development, a reduction in market price for citrus fruit for the 2019/20 harvest season due to excess inventories and $148,000, respectively.


the adoption of a more extensive caretaking plan focused on limiting the impact of citrus greening. The Company’s portion of the Contribution was approximately $306,000 and was funded on September 24, 2020. The remaining portion of the Contribution of $294,000 was funded by the noncontrolling parties.

On April 16, 2018, all operating partners of Citree received a funding notice relating to an additional Cash Capital Contribution requirement of approximately $2,041,000 as a result of Hurricane Irma, which reduced the amount of crop available for sale in the 2017/2018 harvest season and the Company’s adoption of a more extensive caretaking plan focused on limiting the impact of citrus greening. The Company’s portion of the Contribution was approximately $1,041,000 and was funded on April 27, 2018. The remaining portion of the Contribution of $1,000,000 was funded by the noncontrolling parties.

Distribution of Shares by Alico’s Largest Shareholder

On November 12, 2019, 734 Investors, the Company’s largest shareholder, distributed the 3,173,405 shares of Company common stock held by it, on a pro rata basis, to its members. The Company understands that this share distribution was made in anticipation of a subsequent dissolution of 734 Investors. Transfers of these shares are not registered on any current Alico registration statement, but the shares are potentially transferable pursuant to Rule 144, subject to certain customary restrictions.

Note 16.15. Commitments and Contingencies


Operating Leases


The Company has obligations under various non-cancelable long-term operating leases primarily for office space and equipment. In addition, the Company has various obligations under other equipment leases of less than one year.


Total rent expense was approximately $1,062,000, $725,000,$308,000, $450,000 and $667,000$1,062,000 for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively.




The future minimum annual rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

2021

 

$

519

 

2022

 

 

324

 

2023

 

 

48

 

Total

 

$

891

 

(in thousands) 
  
2019$319
2020166
2021169
2022175
202314
Total$843

Purchase Commitments


During fiscal year 2018, the

The Company enteredenters into contracts tofor the purchase of citrus trees.trees during the normal course of its business. As of September 30, 2018,2020, the Company had approximately $2,161,000$3,014,000 relating to outstanding commitments for these purchases that will be paid upon delivery of the remaining citrus trees.


Letters of Credit


The Company hashad outstanding standby letters of credit in the total amount of approximately $10,300,000$399,000 and $460,000 at September 30, 20182020 and September 30, 2017,2019, respectively, to secure its various contractual obligations.


Legal Proceedings


Florida Litigation


On November 16, 2018, 734 Agriculture, RCF 2014 Legacy LLC, Delta Offshore Master II, LTD. and Mr. Remy W. Trafelet (the “Trafelet Parties”), who was at the time the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, filed a lawsuit against Messrs. George R. Brokaw, Henry R. Slack, W. Andrew Krusen and Greg Eisner, members of the Board of Directors, in the Circuit Court (the “Circuit Court”) for Hillsborough County, Florida (the “Florida Litigation”). The plaintiffs in the Florida Litigation seek,Trafelet Parties sought, among other things, a declaration that (1) a purported stockholder action by written consent, delivered to the Company in the name of 734 Investors and the plaintiffs in the Florida Litigation on November 11, 2018 (the “Purported Consent”) iswas valid and binding, (2) the resolutions passed at a meeting of the Board of Directors on November 12, 2018, to, among other things, constitute an ad hoc committee of the Board of Directors to consider, evaluate and make any and all determinations, and to take any and all actions, on behalf of the Board of Directors, in connection with the Purported Consent arewere null and void and (3) the four defendants in the Florida Litigation were properly removed from the Board of Directors by the Purported Consent. On November 27, 2018, the Circuit Court denied without prejudice plaintiffs’ motion for a temporary restraining order and an affirmative injunction restoring Mr. Remy W. Trafelet from administrative leave to active status in his capacity as President and CEO of the Company.


On November 28, 2018, the parties in the Florida Litigation stipulated to an order which provides,provided, pending the resolution of the Delaware Litigation (as defined below), that (1) the record date for the Purported Consent iswas stayed indefinitely, and (2) Mr. Trafelet and the Company’s Board of Directors shallshould not take any action out of routine day-to-day operations conducted in the ordinary course of business, including any action to change the corporate governance of Alico or removing any corporate officers or directors from positions held as of November 27, 2018.


Due to

On December 6, 2018, the inherent uncertainties of litigation, we cannot predict the outcome ofTrafelet Parties filed an amended complaint in the Florida Litigation at this time,which added the Company and we can give no assurance thatBenjamin D. Fishman, a member of the Board of Directors, as defendants. On December 21, 2018, the Trafelet Parties filed a renewed motion for a preliminary injunction restoring Mr. Trafelet from administrative leave to active status in his capacity as President and CEO of the Company. On January 14, 2019, the defendants in the Florida Litigation filed an opposition to plaintiffs’ renewed motion for a preliminary injunction. On January 18, 2019, the defendants in the Florida Litigation filed a motion to dismiss the plaintiffs’ amended complaint.

On February 11, 2019, the parties to the Florida Litigation entered into a settlement agreement (the “Alico Settlement Agreement”) wherein the parties agreed to promptly dismiss all claims in the Florida Litigation. Pursuant to the Alico Settlement Agreement, Mr. Trafelet agreed to voluntarily resign as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective upon the execution of the Alico Settlement Agreement.

As contemplated by the Alico Settlement Agreement, on February 11, 2019, the Company entered into a consulting agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”) with Mr. Trafelet and 3584 Inc., an entity controlled by Mr. Trafelet (the “Consultant”). Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, Mr. Trafelet agreed to make himself available to provide consulting services to the Company through the Consultant for up to 24 months. In exchange for the consulting services, the Consultant is receiving an annual consulting fee of $400,000. If the Company terminates the consulting period (other than in certain specified circumstances), the Company will not havecontinue to pay the consulting fees described in the immediately preceding sentence through the balance of the 24-month term. As such, the Company recorded the $800,000 as an expense for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019.

In addition, on February 11, 2019, as contemplated by the Alico Settlement Agreement, the Company entered into a material adverse effectRegistration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with Mr. Trafelet, relating to the shares of the Company’s common stock directly held by the Trafelet Parties as of February 11, 2019 (the “Registrable Securities”). The Registration Rights Agreement required the Company to, among other things and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, use reasonable best efforts to file with the SEC a registration statement on our financial position or resultsForm S-3 covering the resale of operations.


the Registrable Securities. On October 10, 2019, Mr. Trafelet executed a waiver whereby he waived the S-3 Registration Rights but maintained all other rights arising under the Registration Rights Agreement and all rights arising under Section 14 of the Alico Settlement Agreement.

Delaware Litigation


On November 20, 2018, members of 734 Investors filed a lawsuit against 734 Agriculture and Mr. Remy W. Trafelet, who was at the time the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors in the Delaware Court of Chancery (the "Delaware Court"), captioned Arlon Valencia Holdings v. Trafelet, C.A. No. 2018-0842-JTL (the “Members’ Delaware Litigation”). The plaintiffs seek,sought, among other things, a declaration that (1) 734 Agriculture was validly replaced as the managing member of 734 Investors pursuant to the Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement of 734 Investors (the “LLC Agreement”) and November 19, 2018 resolution by written consent to remove 734 Agriculture as managing member of 734 Investors, and to designate Arlon Valencia Holdings, LLC as the new managing member of 734 Consent (described above)Investors (the “734 Consent”), and (2) the Purported Consent iswas invalid under the LLC Agreement.




Also, on November 20, 2018, 734 Agriculture filed a lawsuit contesting the 734 Consent in the Delaware Court, captioned 734 Agriculture v. Arlon Valencia Holdings, LLC, C.A. No. 2018-0844-JTL (the “734 Delaware Litigation”). On November 27, 2018, the Delaware Court entered a stipulated order consolidating the Members’ Delaware Litigation and the 734 Delaware Litigation into a single lawsuit, captioned In re 734 Investors, LLC Litigation, Consol. C.A. No. 2018-0844-JTL (the consolidated suit, the “Delaware Litigation”).


On December 5, 2018, the Delaware Court entered a stipulated status quo order which provides,provided, among other things, that 734 Agriculture shallwas to serve as the managing member of 734 Investors during the pendency of the Delaware Litigation. The status quo order also providesprovided that 734 Agriculture shallwould not be permitted to take any actions outside of the ordinary course of business of 734 Investors without the consent of two-thirds of the membership interests of 734 Investors, including exercising any voting rights with respect to any shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by 734 Investors.


Due

On February 11, 2019, Mr. Trafelet, 734 Agriculture, 734 Investors, and certain members of 734 Investors entered into a settlement agreement (the “734 Investors Settlement Agreement”) wherein the parties agreed to promptly dismiss all claims in the Delaware Litigation. Pursuant to the inherent uncertainties734 Investors Settlement Agreement, 734 Agriculture resigned as Managing Member of litigation, we cannot predict the outcome734 Investors and Arlon Valencia Holdings, LLC was confirmed as Managing Member of the Delaware Litigation at this time, and we can give no assurance that Delaware Litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.


734 Investors.

From time to time, Alico may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of business. There are no other current legal proceedings to which the Company is a party to or of which any of its property is subject to that it believes will have a material adverse effect on its business financial position, or results of operations.





operations or cash flows.

Note 17.16. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)


Summarized quarterly financial data for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2018,2020, and 20172019 are computed independently each quarter, therefore, the sum of the quarter amounts may not equal the total amount for the respective year due to rounding as follows:

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Fiscal Quarter Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

March 31,

 

 

June 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2019

 

 

2018

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Total operating revenues

 

$

11,005

 

 

$

14,779

 

 

$

50,515

 

 

$

48,521

 

 

$

26,122

 

 

$

57,565

 

 

$

4,865

 

 

$

1,386

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

5,391

 

 

 

11,597

 

 

 

43,898

 

 

 

32,207

 

 

 

19,902

 

 

 

31,561

 

 

 

5,397

 

 

 

(13,474

)

Gross profit (loss)

 

 

5,614

 

 

 

3,182

 

 

 

6,617

 

 

 

16,314

 

 

 

6,220

 

 

 

26,004

 

 

 

(532

)

 

 

14,860

 

General and administrative expenses

 

 

2,760

 

 

 

3,450

 

 

 

2,953

 

 

 

4,654

 

 

 

2,556

 

 

 

2,682

 

 

 

2,729

 

 

 

4,360

 

Other (expense) income, net

 

 

(1,595

)

 

 

(2,864

)

 

 

1,398

 

 

 

(1,972

)

 

 

(1,405

)

 

 

(1,623

)

 

 

26,058

 

 

 

11,478

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

1,259

 

 

 

(3,132

)

 

 

5,062

 

 

 

9,688

 

 

 

2,259

 

 

 

21,699

 

 

 

22,797

 

 

 

21,978

 

Income tax (benefit) expense

 

 

361

 

 

 

(629

)

 

 

1,496

 

 

 

2,228

 

 

 

171

 

 

 

5,483

 

 

 

5,635

 

 

 

5,701

 

Net (loss) income

 

 

898

 

 

 

(2,503

)

 

 

3,566

 

 

 

7,460

 

 

 

2,088

 

 

 

16,216

 

 

 

17,162

 

 

 

16,277

 

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 

(107

)

 

 

36

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

232

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Alico Inc. common stockholders

 

$

791

 

 

$

(2,467

)

 

$

3,571

 

 

$

7,547

 

 

$

2,096

 

 

$

16,244

 

 

$

17,204

 

 

$

16,509

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

(0.33

)

 

$

0.48

 

 

$

1.01

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

2.17

 

 

$

2.29

 

 

$

2.21

 

Diluted

 

$

0.11

 

 

$

(0.33

)

 

$

0.48

 

 

$

1.01

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

2.17

 

 

$

2.29

 

 

$

2.21

 


(in thousands, except per share amounts)Fiscal Quarter Ended
 December 31, March 31, June 30, September 30,
 20172016 20182017 20182017 20182017
            
Total operating revenue$17,533
$17,445
 $35,600
$56,200
 $26,517
$51,518
 $1,631
$4,666
Total operating expenses16,951
14,692
 27,767
41,684
 14,603
36,510
 (3,633)28,013
            
Gross profit582
2,753
 7,833
14,516
 11,914
15,008
 5,264
(23,347)
            
General and administrative3,886
3,788
 3,073
3,399
 2,955
3,709
 5,144
4,128
Other (expense) income, net(375)(1,981) (2,140)(912) 5,074
(2,162) 96
(2,193)
            
Income (loss) before income taxes(3,679)(3,016) 2,620
10,205
 14,033
9,137
 216
(29,668)
Income tax expense (benefit)(12,417)(1,273) 8,150
4,321
 4,941
3,665
 (284)(10,559)
            
Net income (loss)8,738
(1,743) (5,530)5,884
 9,092
5,472
 500
(19,109)
            
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests8
8
 16
(51) 8
7
 218
81
            
Net income (loss) attributable to Alico Inc. common stockholders$8,746
$(1,735) $(5,514)$5,833
 $9,100
$5,479
 $718
$(19,028)
            
Earnings per share: 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Basic$1.06
$(0.21) $(0.67)$0.70
 $1.11
$0.66
 $0.09
$(2.29)
Diluted$1.05
$(0.21) $(0.67)$0.70
 $1.09
$0.66
 $0.09
$(2.29)


Note -

Total operating expenses for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2017 include an inventory casualty loss and net realizable value adjustment2019 includes insurance proceeds received of approximately $14,688,000$486,000 in additional property and impairments of long-lived assets of approximately $9,346,000. Total operating expenses for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018 include insurance proceedscasualty claims reimbursement relating to Hurricane Irma (see Note 3. “Inventories”) and block grants of $477,000 for propertyapproximately $15,597,000 under the Florida Citrus Recovery Block Grant (“CRBG”) program relating to Hurricane Irma. General and casualty damage claims and $3,726,000 for crop claims. Total operatingadministrative expenses for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018 included insurance proceeds2019 include pension expense of $935,000 relating to the Hurricane Irmatermination of $5,226,000 for crop damage claimsemployee benefit plan (see Note 3. “Inventories”,13. “Employee Benefit Plans” for further detail). Other income for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2019 includes a gain on sale of assets of approximately $13,166,000 (see Note 4. “Assets Held For Sale” and Note 5. “Property and Equipment, Net” for further information).

Operating revenues and operating expenses for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020 include approximately $3,246,000 and approximately $2,951,000, respectively, relating to the grove management services being provided to a third-party.  Other income for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020 includes a gain on sale of assets of approximately $27,470,000 (see Note 4. “Assets Held For Sale” and Note 5. “Property and Equipment, Net” for further information).




Note 18.17. Subsequent Events


Event

On December 2, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Company declared a first quarter of fiscal year 2021 cash dividend of $0.18 per share on its outstanding common stock to be paid to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2020, with payment expected on January 8, 2021.

In November 2020, the Company awarded 5,885 shares of restricted stock to certain officers and managers under the 2015 Plan.

On October 3, 2018,30, 2020, the Company completedpurchased approximately 3,280 gross citrus acres located in Hendry County for a tender offer of 752,234 shares at apurchase price of $34.00 per share aggregating $25,575,956. 734 Investors, Alico's largest stockholder since 2013, participated in the tender offer and sold a small percentage of its holdings. 

$16.5 million.


A stock option grant of 10,000 options was made to Mr. Kiernan on October 25, 2018. The option price was set at $33.34, the closing price on October 25, 2018. This grant will vest as follows: (i) 3,333 options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $40.00; (ii) 3,333 options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $45.00; and (iii) 3,334 options will vest if the price of the Company’s common stock during a consecutive 20-trading day period exceeds $50.00. If the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by (A) the date that is 18 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated due to death or disability, (B) the date that is 12 months following the Executive’s termination of employment, if the Executive’s employment is terminated by the Company without cause, by the Executive with good reason, or due to the Executive’s retirement, or (C) the date of the termination of the Executive’s employment for any other reason, then any unvested options will be forfeited. In addition, if the applicable stock price hurdles have not been achieved by December 31, 2021 then any unvested options will be forfeited. This grant will also become vested to the extent that the applicable stock price hurdles are satisfied in connection with a change in control of the Company.



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


None.



Item 9A. Controls and Procedures


(a)

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.


Our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of the our disclosure controls and procedures as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.


(b)

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.


During the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018,2020, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


(c)

Management Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


Management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:


(i)

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

(ii)

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

(iii)

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


Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2018.2020. In making this assessment, management used the criteria described in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).


Based on our assessment and those criteria, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of September 30, 2018.2020. Management reviewed the results of their assessment with our Audit Committee. The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 20182020 has been audited by RSM US LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their attestation report which is included herein.



Item 9B. Other Information

None.


None.




PART III


Certain information required by Part III is omitted from this Annual Report on Form 10-K because we will file a definitive Proxy Statement for the 20192021 Annual Meeting of StockholdersShareholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, (the “Proxy Statement”), not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and the applicable information included in the Proxy Statement is incorporated herein by reference.



Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance


Information concerning our directors and nominees and other information as required by this itemItem 10 are hereby incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A.


Code of Ethics


We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that is intended to serve as a code of ethics for purposes of Item 406 of Regulation S-K. Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posedposted on our website http://www.alicoinc.com (at the Investor homepage under "Corporate Governance") and we intend to disclose on our website any amendments to, or waiver from, such code.



Item 11. Executive Compensation


The information required by Item 11 regarding executive compensation is included under the headings “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Compensation Committee Report” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in ourthe Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A.



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


Information concerning the ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters as required by this Item 12 is hereby incorporated by reference to ourthe Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A.

Equity Compensation Arrangements

Effective January 27, 2015, the Board of Directors adopted the 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) which provides for up to 1,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to be available for issuance to provide a long-term incentive plan for officers, employees, directors and/or consultants to directly link incentives to stockholders' value. The 2015 Plan was approved by stockholders in February 2015.

The following table illustrates the common shares remaining available for future issuance under the 2015 Plan as of September 30, 2020:

 

 

Number of securities to

be issued upon exercise

of outstanding options,

warrants and rights

 

 

Weighted-average

exercise price of

outstanding options,

warrants and rights

 

 

Number of securities

remaining available for

future issuance under

equity plans

 

Plan Category:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

 

293,000

 

 

$

32.09

 

 

 

939,500

 

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

Total

 

 

293,000

 

 

$

32.09

 

 

 

939,500

 

In November 2017, the Company awarded 5,000 restricted shares to one senior executive under the 2015 Plan.

In September 2018, the Company awarded 300,000 stock options to two senior executives under the 2015 Plan. Additionally, in September 2018, two other senior executives forfeited an aggregate of 375,000 stock options, which were originally issued under the 2015 Plan and no replacement options were granted.

In October 2018, the Company awarded 10,000 stock options to one senior executive under the 2015 Plan.



In October 2019, the Company awarded 118,000 stock options to senior managers and certain other managers under the 2015 Plan.  Additionally, in each of February 2020 and August 2020, one former senior executive forfeited 26,250 stock options, aggregating 52,500 in total, which were originally issued under the 2015 Plan and no replacement options were granted.

In February 2019, pursuant to a settlement agreement, a senior executive of the Company forfeited an aggregate of 457,500 stock options, which were originally issued under the 2015 Plan and no replacement options were granted.


The information concerning relationships and related transactions as required by this Item 13 is hereby incorporated by reference to our Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A.



Item 14. Principal Accountants Fees and Services


Information concerning principal accounting fees and services as required by this Item 14 is hereby incorporated by reference to ourthe Proxy Statement to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A.





PART IV


Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules


(a)

Documents filed as part of this report


(1)

Financial Statements:


Our Consolidated Financial Statements are included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


(2)

Financial Statement Schedules:


Financial statement schedules are omitted as the required information is either inapplicable or the information is presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements or notes thereto.


(3)

Exhibits


The exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index in (b) below are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


(b)

Exhibit Index

Exhibit

Number

Exhibit Index

(b)

    2.1***

Exhibit Index




Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Index
2.1***   

2.2

    2.2***

***

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

10.1

    4.1

  10.1

Credit Agreement dated as of December 1, 2014, by and between Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, L.L.C., Alico Land Development, Inc., and Alico Citrus Nursery, L.L.C., as Borrowers and Rabo Agrifinance, Inc., as Lender (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of Alico's filing on Form 8-K dated December 5, 2014)

10.2

10.3

  10.3*

*

10.4

  10.4*

*

10.5

10.6

  10.6***

***   

10.7

  10.7***

***


10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11



  10.12

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

10.26

  10.26***

10.27

  10.28

Renewal Promissory Note by Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Land Development Inc., and Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC in favor of Rabo Agrifinance, LLC (f/k/a Rabo Agrifinance, Inc.) dated September 30, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of Alico's filing on Form 10-K dated December 6, 2016)

  10.29

Second Renewal Promissory Note by Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Land Development Inc., and Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC in favor of Rabo Agrifinance, LLC (f/k/a Rabo Agrifinance, Inc.) dated September 6, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 of Alico's filing on Form 10-K dated December 11, 2017)



  10.30

Third Renewal Promissory Note by Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Land Development Inc., and Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC in favor of Rabo Agrifinance, LLC (f/k/a Rabo Agrifinance, Inc.) dated September 26, 2018 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.40 of Alico’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 6, 2018)

  10.31*

Employment Agreement dated June 1, 2015 between Alico, Inc. and John Kiernan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 1, 2015)

10.28

  10.32*

  10.33*

Employment Agreement dated December 31, 2016 between Alico, Inc. and Remy W. Trafelet (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2017)

  10.34*

Employment Agreement dated December 31, 2016 between Alico, Inc. and Henry R. Slack (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2017)

  10.35*

Employment Agreement dated March 27, 2013 between Alico, Inc. and George R. Brokaw (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 4, 2017)

  10.36*

Employment Agreement dated December 2, 2019 between Alico, Inc. and Richard Rallo (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 of Alico’s filing on Form 10-K dated December 5, 2019)

  10.37

Supplement No. 1 dated as of September 30, 2016, to the Security Agreement dated as of December 1, 2014 by and among Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Land Development Inc., Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC and Rabo Agrifinance, LLC (f/k/a Rabo Agrifinance, Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 of Alico's filing on Form 10-K dated December 6, 2016)

10.29

  10.38

10.30

  10.39

10.31
10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35

10.36

  10.40

10.37

10.38

  10.41

10.39

  10.42

10.40

  10.43

21.0

  10.44

Ninth Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement by and among Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Land Development Inc., Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC and Rabo Agrifinance, LLC (f/k/a Rabo Agrifinance, Inc.) dated June 26, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of Alico’s filing on Form 10-Q dated August 6, 2020)

  10.45

Tenth Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement by and among Alico, Inc., Alico-Agri, Ltd., Alico Plant World, L.L.C., Alico Fruit Company, LLC, Alico Land Development Inc., Alico Citrus Nursery, LLC and Rabo Agrifinance, LLC (f/k/a Rabo Agrifinance, Inc.) dated August 25, 2020

  10.46

Settlement Agreement and Release, dated as of February 11, 2019, by and among Alico, Inc., George R. Brokaw, R. Greg Eisner, Benjamin D. Fishman, W. Andrew Krusen, Henry R. Slack, Remy W. Trafelet , 734 Agriculture, LLC, RCF 2014 Legacy LLC and Delta Offshore Master II, LTD (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 11, 2019.)

  10.47

Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2019, by and between Alico, Inc. and Remy W. Trafelet (incorporated by reference from Exhibit C to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 11, 2019).

  10.48

Consulting Agreement, dated as of February 11, 2019, by and among Alico, Inc., 3584 Inc., and Remy W. Trafelet (incorporated by reference from Exhibit B to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 11, 2019).

  10.49*

Alico, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan of 2015 (incorporated by reference from Appendix A to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on January 28, 2015).

  10.50*

Form of NonqualifiedStock Option Agreement

  10.51*

Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement

  10.52*

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement

  10.53+

Alico, Inc. Orange Purchase Agreement R512 - May 20, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2019)


  10.54+

Alico, Inc. Orange Purchase Agreement R514 - May 18, 2020 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 21, 2019)

  10.55

Option Agreement for sale and purchase (incorporate by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of Alico’s filing on Form 10-Q dated August 6, 2020)

  21.0

Subsidiaries of the Registrant

23.0

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

101

101.INS**

101.INS**

101.SCH

101.SCH**

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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

101.CAL**

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101.DEF**

101.DEF**

101.LAB

101.PRE

*

104

The cover page for the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020, has been formatted in Inline XBRL

*

Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.

**

In accordance with Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) documents are furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and otherwise are not subject to liability under these sections.

***

Certain schedules and exhibits have been omitted from this filing pursuant to Item 601(b) (2) of Regulation S-K. The Company will furnish supplemental copies of any such schedules or exhibits to the SEC upon request.

+

Pursuant to Item 601(b)(10)(iv) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC, certain portions of this exhibit have been redacted. The Company hereby agrees to furnish supplementally to the SEC, upon its request, an unredacted copy of this exhibit.

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

Not applicable.



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

ALICO, INC. (Registrant)

December 6, 20188, 2020

By:

/s/ Henry R. SlackJohn E. Kiernan

Henry R. Slack

John E. Kiernan

President and Chief Executive ChairmanOfficer (Principal Executive Officer)

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

December 6, 20188, 2020

President and Chief Executive Chairman and DirectorOfficer (Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ Henry R. SlackJohn E. Kiernan

Henry R. Slack

John E. Kiernan

December 8, 2020

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

/s/ Richard Rallo

Richard Rallo

December 8, 2020

Director: Executive Chairman

/s/ Benjamin D. Fishman

Benjamin D. Fishman

December 6, 20188, 2020

Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Director

/s/ John E. KiernanGeorge R. Brokaw 

John E. Kiernan

George R. Brokaw

December 6, 20188, 2020

Director

/s/ George R. Brokaw

Greg Eisner 

George

R. BrokawGreg Eisner

December 6, 20188, 2020

Director

/s/ Henry R. Greg Eisner

Slack

Henry R. Greg EisnerSlack

December 6, 20188, 2020

Director

/s/ Benjamin D. Fishman

W. Andrew Krusen 

Benjamin D. Fishman

W. Andrew Krusen

December 6, 20188, 2020

Director

/s/ W. Andrew Krusen

Toby K. Purse

W. Andrew Krusen

Toby K. Purse

December 8, 2020

Director

/s/ Katherine English 

Katherine English

December 8, 2020

Director

/s/ Adam Putnam 

Adam Putnam

December 6, 2018Director/s/ Joseph S. Sambuco
Joseph S. Sambuco


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