UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 29,December 28, 2019
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________to _________

Commission File Number: 001-12696

Plantronics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware77-0207692
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

345 Encinal Street
Santa Cruz, California 95060
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(831) 426-5858
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valuePLTNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes No

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

As of July 31, 2019, 39,575,910January 29, 2020, 39,927,953 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding.

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Plantronics, Inc.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPage No.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  


Plantronics®, Poly®, Simply Smarter Communications® , and the propeller design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Plantronics, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

DECT™ is a trademark of ETSI registered for the benefit of its members in France and other jurisdictions.
The Bluetooth name and the Bluetooth® trademarks are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and are used by Plantronics, Inc. under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Part I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION

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

CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION:

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, ("Securities Act")as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, ("Exchange Act").as amended. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by the use of such words as "anticipate," "believe," “could,” "expect," "intend," “may,” "plan," "potential," "shall," "will," “would,” or variations of such words and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms. Specific forward-looking statements contained within this Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: (i) our efforts to execute to drive sales and sustainable profitable revenue growth; (ii) our expectations for new product launches, the timing of their releases and their expected impact on future growth and on our existing products; (iii) our expectations to avoid business disruption due to potential global health issues (iv) our expectations for synergies in the quarter and additional anticipated cost savings; (v) our expectations related to the sale of our gaming product line and further optimization of our Consumer product line; (vi) beliefs regarding (i)the strategic and financial benefits of focusing on our Enterprise business, simplifying business processes and reducing working capital; (vii) our expectations for operating cash flow and debt; (viii) expectations relating to our Q-4 and full Fiscal Year 2020 earnings guidance; (ix) estimates of GAAP and non-GAAP financial results for the fourth quarter and full Fiscal Year 2020, including net revenues, purchase accounting adjustments, adjusted EBITDA, tax rates, intangibles amortization, and diluted weighted average shares outstanding and diluted EPS; (x) expectations related to our customers’ purchasing decisions and our ability to match product production to demand; (xi) our expectations of the impact of the acquisition of Polycom as it relates to our strategic vision and additional market and strategic partnership opportunities for our combined hardware and services offerings; (xii) our beliefs regarding the UC&C market, market dynamics and opportunities, and customer and partner behavior as well as our position in the market, (ii)market; (xiii) our expectations forbelief that the impactincreased adoption of the Acquisition as it relatescertain technologies and our open architecture approach has and will continue to our strategic vision and additional market opportunitiesincrease demand for our combined hardwaresolutions; (xiv) expectations related to the micro and services offerings, as well asmacro-economic conditions in our plansdomestic and expectation for the integration of the operations of Polycom, (iii)international markets and their impact on our beliefs regarding future enterprise growth drivers, (iv)business; (xv) our forecasts and expectations regarding the impactliquidity, capital resources and results of UC&C on headset adoption and how it may impact our investment and partnering activities, (v) our expectations for new and next generation product and services offerings, (vi)operations along with our intentions regardingconcerning the focusrepayment of our sales, marketingdebt obligations and customer services and support teams, (vii) our expenses, including research, development and engineering expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses, (xi) fluctuations in our cash provided by operating activities as a result of various factors, including fluctuations in revenues and operating expenses, the timing of compensation-related payments including stock based compensation, timing of product shipments, accounts receivable collections, inventory and supply chain management, and the timing and amount of taxes and other payments, (xii) our future tax rate and payments related to unrecognized tax benefits, (xiii) our anticipated range of capital expenditures for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020 and the sufficiency of our cash, cash equivalents, and cash from operations to sustain future operations and discretionary cash requirements, (xiv) our ability to pay future stockholder dividends, (xv) our ability to draw funds on our credit facility as needed,needed; (xvi) the sufficiency of our capital resourcesforecasts and estimates with respect to fund operations,tax matters, including expectations with respect to utilizing our deferred tax assets; (xvii) our expectations regarding pending and potential future litigation, in addition to other statements regarding our future operations, financial condition and prospects, and business strategies.matters discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely historical data. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.  FactorsAmong the factors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those contemplated are:
Regarding the Polycom acquisition: (i) we may be unable to integrate Polycom's business within our own in a timely and cost-efficient manner or do so without adversely impacting operations, including new product launches; (ii) expected synergies or operating efficiencies may fail to materialize in whole or part or may not occur within expected time-frames; (iii) the acquisition and our subsequent integration efforts may adversely impact relationships with customers, suppliers and strategic partners and their operating results and businesses generally (including the diversion of management time on transaction-related issues); (iv) we may be unable to retain and hire key personnel; (v) our increased leverage as a result of the transaction is substantially greater than prior to the acquisition which may pose risks, including reduced flexibility in how we use our cash and to make changes in our operations in response to business or economic conditions, increased borrowing costs, as well as penalties or costs should we fail to comply with terms of the financial agreements such forward-looking statementsas debt ratios and financial and operation performance targets; (vi) negative effects on the market price of our common stock as a result of the transaction, particularly in light of the issuance of our stock in the transaction; (vii) our financial reporting including those resulting from the adoption of new accounting pronouncements and associated system implementations in the context of the transaction, our ability to forecast financial results of the combined company and that we may be unable to successfully integrate our reporting system causing an adverse impact to our ability to make timely and accurate filings with the SEC and other domestic and foreign governmental agencies; (viii) the potential impact of the transaction on our future tax rate and payments based on our global entity consolidation efforts and our ability to quickly and cost effectively integrate foreign operations; (ix) the challenges of integrating the supply chains of the two companies; (x) the challenges of sales execution across different product lines; (xi) our expectations regarding the potential that our due diligence did not uncover risks and potential liabilities of Polycom;
the nature and extent of competition we face, particularly subsequent to the acquisition of Polycom as it relates to our ability to adapt to new competitors and changing markets;
the impact of product transitions underway which are included, but not limitedreplacing or upgrading nearly every major product in our product portfolio;
the impact of customer brand preferences on Consumer and Enterprise market demands;
the impact of our adoption of a new corporate branding identity, including any confusion or harm to our reputation resulting therefrom;

the impact of ongoing integration, restructuring and disaggregation activities on our operations, including on employees, distributors, VAR's, suppliers and customers from the Polycom acquisition;
our ability to realize and achieve positive financial results projected to arise in the our key markets from UC&C adoption could be adversely affected by a variety of factors including the following: (i) as UC&C becomes more widely adopted, the risk that competitors will offer solutions that will effectively commoditize our products which, in turn, will reduce the sales prices for those products; (ii) our plans are dependent upon adoption of our UC&C solution by major platform providers and any proprietary solutions of competitors, and our influence over such providers and the marketing in general with respect to the functionality of their platforms or their product offerings, their rate of deployment, and their willingness to integrate their platforms and product offerings with our solutions is limited; (iii) delays or limitations on our ability to timely introduce solutions that are cost effective, feature-rich, stable, and attractive to our customers within forecasted development budgets; (iv) our successful implementation and execution of new and different processes involving the design, development, and manufacturing of complex electronic systems composed of hardware, firmware, and software that works seamlessly and continuously in a wide variety of environments and with multiple devices; (v) failure of UC&C solutions generally, or our solutions in particular, to be adopted with the breadth and speed we anticipate; (vi) our sales model and expertise must successfully evolve to support complex integration of hardware, software, and services with UC&C infrastructure consistent with changing customer purchasing expectations; (vii) as UC&C becomes more widely adopted we anticipate that competition for market share will increase, particularly given that some competitors may have superior technical and economic resources; (viii) sales cycles for UC&C deployments are longer and becoming more complex; (ix) our inability to timely and cost-effectively adapt to changing business requirements may impact our profitability in this market and our overall margins; and (x) our failure to expand our technical support capabilities to support the complex and proprietary platforms in which our UC&C products are and will be integrated;
risks associated with our channel partners’ sales reporting, product inventories and product sell through since we sell a significant amount of products to channel partners who maintain their own inventory of our products;
failure to match production to demand given long lead times and the difficulty of forecasting unit volumes and acquiring the component parts and materials to meet demand without having excess inventory or incurring cancellation charges;
risks associated with forecasting sales and procurement demands, which are inherently difficult, particularly with continuing uncertainty in regional and global economic conditions as well as currency fluctuations, and there can be no assurance that expectations of incoming orders over the balance of the current quarter will materialize;
volatility in prices and availability of components from our suppliers, including our manufacturers located in APAC, have in the past and could in the future negatively affect our profitability and/or market share;
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates;
new or greater tariffs on our products;
the bankruptcy or financial weakness of distributors or key customers, or the bankruptcy of or reduction in capacity of our key suppliers;
additional risk factors including: interruption in the supply of sole-sourced critical components, continuity of component supply at costs consistent with our plans, and the inherent risks of our substantial foreign operations;
seasonality in one or more of our product categories;
the potential impact to our results of operations from tax rulings and interpretations;
risks related to our forecasts and expectations regarding liquidity, capital resources and results of operations along with our intentions concerning the repayment of our debt obligations and our ability to draw funds on our credit facility as needed;
potential fluctuations in our cash provided by operating activities;
risks associated with our anticipated range of capital expenditures for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020;
the sufficiency of our cash, cash equivalents, and cash from operations to sustain future operations and discretionary cash requirements;
our expenses and expenditures, including research, development and engineering as well selling, general and administrative;
changes in tax laws that could increase our future tax rate and payments related to unrecognized tax benefits and/or reduce our deferred tax assets;
risks related to our forecasts and estimates with respect to tax matters, including expectations with respect to utilizing our deferred tax assets;
if we are unable to generate sufficient amount of income, a substantial valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets may be required;
our ability to pay future stockholder dividends or repurchase stock;
our beliefs concerning interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, our exposure to changes in each, and the benefits and risks of our hedging activities;
the risks of global health issues impacting supply chain, distribution, product availability, sales execution and/or other business disruption to our business;
risks related to adverse results in pending litigation or other regulatory proceedings; and

those risks and uncertainties discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q; in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on May 17, 2019; and other documents we have filed with the SEC.  

We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.  Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.


OVERVIEW

We are a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketer of integrated communications and collaboration solutions that span headsets, open SIPSession Initiation Protocol ("SIP") desktop phones, audio and video conferencing, cloud management and analytics software solutions, and services. Our major product categories are Enterprise Headsets, which includes corded and cordless communication headsets; Consumer Headsets, which includes Bluetooth and corded products for mobile device applications, personal computer and gaming; and Voice and Video and Content Sharing Solutions,solutions, which includes open SIP desktop phones, conference room phones, and video endpoints, including cameras, speakers and microphones. All of our solutions are designed to work in a wide range of Unified Communications & Collaboration ("UC&C"), Unified Communication as a Service ("UCaaS"), and Video as a Service ("VaaS") environments. Our RealPresence collaboration solutions range from infrastructure to endpoints and allow people to connect and collaborate globally, naturally, and naturally.seamlessly. In addition, we offer comprehensive support services including support for our solutions and hardware devices, as well as professional, hosted, and managed services. WeThere are significant synergies across our communication categories, and we continue to operate under a single operating segment.

We sell our Enterprise products through a high-touch sales team and a well-developed global network of distributors and channel partners, including value-added resellers, integrators, direct marketing resellers, service providers, and resellers. We sell our Consumer products through both traditional and online consumer electronics retailers, consumer product retailers, office supply distributors, wireless carriers, catalog and mail order companies, and mass merchants. We have well-established distribution channels in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific where use of our products is widespread.

Our consolidated financial results as of December 31, 2019, include the nine-month financial results of Polycom, Inc. ("Polycom"), whereas our consolidated financial results as of December 31, 2018, include the financial results of Polycom from July 2, 2018, the date we acquired Polycom (the "Acquisition").

Total Net Revenues (in millions)Operating Income (Loss) (in millions)
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Compared to the firstthird quarter of Fiscal Year 2019, total net revenues increased 102%decreased (23.4)% to $447.8$384.5 million; the increasedecrease in total net revenues is primarily relatedwas driven by a decline in Enterprise Headset, Voice, and Video product revenues reflecting sales integration and channel consolidation issues, Microsoft Skype to Teams transition, and trade issues in China that led to our acquisitionreducing channel inventories by reducing sales into our distributors. Additionally, our Consumer Headset product revenues also declined driven by portfolio optimization and a decrease in our gaming products due to an unusually high comparison resulting from the launch of Polycom, Inc. ("the Acquisition") which was completed on July 2, 2018. Battle Royale genre games in fiscal year 2019.

As a result of purchase accounting, a total of $12.2$7.1 million of deferred revenue that otherwise would have been recognized in the firstthird quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 was excluded from firstthird quarter revenue of $447.8$384.5 million; the amount of deferred revenue excluded from the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 was $28.9 million.


The table below summarizes net revenuesWe reported an operating loss of $76.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 by product categories:
(in thousands, except percentages) Three Months Ended    
 June 30, Increase
 2019 2018 (Decrease)
Enterprise Headsets $175,084
 $167,642
 $7,442
 4.4 %
Consumer Headsets 43,566
 53,667
 (10,101) (18.8)%
Voice 1
 103,847
 
 103,847
 100.0 %
Video 1
 60,248
 
 60,248
 100.0 %
Services 2
 65,022
 
 65,022
 100.0 %
Total $447,767
 $221,309
 $226,458
 102.3 %
1 Voice and Video product net revenues presented netthird quarter of fair value adjustments to deferred revenue of $0.6 million.
2 Services net revenues presented net of fair value adjustments to deferred revenue of $11.6 million.

Operating Income (Loss) (in millions)
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We reported a net loss of $44.9 millionFiscal Year 2020 and an operating loss of $28.8$24.7 million for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. We reported a net income of $14.5 million and an operating income of $20.6 million for the firstthird quarter of Fiscal Year 2019. The decreasedecline in our results from operations primarily is primarily due to $45.3 million of amortization of purchased intangiblesdeclining revenues discussed above, lower gross margins due to lower production levels and $20.4 million of post-Acquisition integrationrestructuring and other related expenses incurred during the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. We will continue to work on integrating Polycom intocharges associated with our business in order to streamline our operations and realize synergies from the combined companies.consumer business.

Our strategic initiatives are focused primarily focused on driving long-termsustainable profitable revenue growth through our end-to-end portfolio of audio and video endpoints, including headsets, desktop phones, conference room phones, and video collaboration solutions. The Acquisition positionsof Polycom has positioned us as a global leader in communications and collaboration endpoints, has allowed us to target the faster-growing market categories, such as the Huddle Room for video collaboration, allowsand is allowing us to capture additional opportunities through data analytics and insight services across a broad range of communications endpoints,endpoints. Our ability to provide comprehensive solutions to communications challenges in the marketplace distinguishes us from our competitors and better positions us with our channel partners, customers and strategic alliance partners, to pursue comprehensive solutions to communications challenges in the marketplace, each of which we believe will drive long-termsustainable profitable revenue growth.

During the quarter we focused on integration activities which included various systems integrations for the combined company. We also rationalized our sales channel and introduced a new consolidated distribution agreement with our partners globally.  These efforts are expected to decrease redundancies and leverage our competitive advantages for the benefit of our partners and end customers. We believe the changes have resulted in short-term disruptions in our operations which will be resolved as sales and supply partners adjust to the changes.


Within the enterprise market, for our Enterprise Headsets, we anticipate that the key driver of growth over the next few years will be the continued adoption of UC&C solutions. We believe enterprises are increasing their adoption of UC&C systems to reduce costs, improve collaboration, and migrate to more capable and flexible technology. We expect that the growth of UC&C solutions will increase overall headset, video endpoint and voice product adoption in enterprise environments, and we believe most of the growth in our Enterprise Headsets product category over the next three years will come from headsets designed for UC&C.environments.

Revenues from our Consumer Headsets are seasonal and typically strongest in our third fiscal quarter, which includes the holiday shopping season. Other factors that directly impact performance in the product category include product life cycles (including the introduction and pace of adoption of new technology), market acceptance of new product introductions, consumer preferences and the competitive retail environment, changes in consumer confidence and other macroeconomic factors. In addition, the timing or non-recurrence of retailer product placements can cause volatility in quarter-to-quarter results.

In an effortaddition to alignenabling us to provide comprehensive solutions to drive growth over the long-term, the Acquisition also is allowing us to reevaluate our strategybusiness, focus resources and focusefforts on our core enterprise markets, we announced on May 7, 2019strategic initiatives, and to continue to drive operational efficiencies. One of the outcomes of this process led to our announcement in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 that we intend to evaluatehad begun considering strategic alternatives for our consumer headset products. As we continued to explore strategic initiatives, we concurrently worked to optimized our Consumer Headset products.Product portfolio. As a result, in the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2020, this optimization work resulted in charges of $10.4 million related to inventory reserves and supplier liabilities for excess and obsolete inventory. In addition, we recognized $5.4 million of restructuring and other charges related to our consumer product portfolio optimization efforts.

Additionally, our consolidation efforts have led to material integration-related cost and expense savings. The majority of these savings are being realized in our operations group where efficiencies in our manufacturing operations and supply chain have helped to reduce our time to market. Simultaneously, we have begun to announce and release a number of new and refreshed product offerings in support of our end-to-end strategic initiatives.  We have not yet determinedexecuted on our channel inventory reduction program announced in the timing, structure, or financial impactsecond quarter of any potential transaction.Fiscal Year 2020, and reduced our channel inventories by approximately $60 million during the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.

We remain cautious about the macroeconomic environment, based on uncertainty around trade and fiscal policy in the U.S. and internationally and broader economic uncertainty in many parts of Europe and Asia Pacific, which makes it difficult for us to gauge the economic impacts on our future business. We furthermore intend to continue to monitormonitoring our expenditures, including opportunities to streamline our workforce, tools and processes, and continue to prioritize expenditures that further our strategic long-term growth opportunities.opportunities, and go to market initiatives under a unified Poly brand.



RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following graphs display net revenues by product category for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018:

Net Revenues (in millions)                 
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Revenue by Product Category (percent)

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chart-52598f9361665a70b8c.jpgchart-171294baccb1508f820.jpgNet Revenues*(in millions)                 
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Revenue by Product Category* (percent)


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*These product categories were created Year to date net revenues for Voice, Video, and Services in FY19 include only six months activity as a result of the Acquisition closed on July 2, 2018.SeeNote 3, Acquisition,

Total net revenues decreased in the three months ended December 31, 2019 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to declines in Enterprise Headset, Voice, and Video product revenues reflecting sales integration and channel consolidation issues, Microsoft Skype to Teams transition, and trade issues in China that led to our reducing channel inventories by reducing sales into our distributors. Additionally, our Consumer Headset product revenues also declined driven by portfolio optimization and a decrease in our gaming products due to an unusually high comparison resulting from the launch of the accompanying notesBattle Royale genre games in fiscal year 2019. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in Service revenue attributable to condensed consolidated financial statements.a decline in deferred revenue excluded due to purchase accounting.

Total net revenues increased in the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 compared to the prior year periodsperiod, primarily due primarily to the Acquisition as well as higher revenues within our Enterprise Headset product categoryAcquisition. This increase was partially offset by declines in our Consumer Headsetheadset product category. The growth in our Enterprise Headset category wasrevenues, largely driven by UC&C product revenues and the decline in our Consumer Headset category was driven by Gaming and Mono product lines; as well as declines in our Enterprise headset product revenues driven by declines in our non-UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues, which were partially offset by growth in our UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues.


Geographic Information (in millions)                Revenue by Region (percent)
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Geographic Information (in millions)                Revenue by Region (percent)
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Compared to the same prior year period, U.S. net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 decreased primarily due to declines in our Enterprise headset and Voice product revenues reflecting sales integration and channel consolidation issues, Microsoft Skype to Teams transition, and trade issues in China that led to our reducing channel inventories by reducing sales into our distributors. Additionally, our Consumer Headset product revenues also declined driven by portfolio optimization and a decrease in our gaming products due to an unusually high comparison resulting from the launch of Battle Royale genre games in fiscal year 2019. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in Service revenue attributable to a decline in the amount of deferred revenue excluded due to purchase accounting. Video product revenues increased compared to the prior year period.

Compared to the same prior year period, U.S. net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 increased primarily due primarily to Voice, Video, and Service product categories introduced as a result of the Acquisition, as well as higher revenues within our Enterprise Headsets product category driven by growth in UC&C revenuesAcquisition. This increase was partially offset by continued declines in our non-UC&C product revenues. Consumer HeadsetsEnterprise headset product revenues as well as declines in our Consumer headset product revenues which largely were down, driven by declines in sales of our Gaming products.and Stereo product lines. These declines were partially offset by growth in UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues.

International net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 decreased from the same prior year period primarily due to declines in Enterprise, Voice, and Video product revenues, as well as declines in our Consumer headset product revenues driven by our Gaming and Stereo product lines. These declines were partially offset by an increase in Service revenue attributable to a decline in the amount of deferred revenue excluded due to purchase accounting.

International net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 increased from the same prior year period primarily due primarily to the Acquisition as well as growth in our Enterprise Headsets category driven by UC&C Enterprise headset product sales. This growth wasrevenues. These increases were partially offset by declines in our Consumer Headsetnon-UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues as a result ofwell as declines in sales ofConsumer headset product revenues, which largely were driven by our Gaming and Mono products.product lines.

During the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, changes in foreign exchange rates negatively impacted net revenues by $3.9$3.6 million, net of the effects of hedging, compared to a $6$2.2 million favorableunfavorable impact on net revenuesrevenue in the prior year period.


During the nine months ended December 31, 2019, changes in foreign exchange rates negatively impacted net revenues by $11.2 million, net of the effects of hedging, compared to a $3.4 million favorable impact on revenue in the prior year period.

COST OF REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

Cost of revenues consists primarily of direct and contract manufacturing costs, warranty, freight, depreciation, duties, charges for excess and obsolete inventory, royalties, and overhead expenses. 
 Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
 June 30, Increase December 31, Increase December 31, Increase
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease)
Total net revenues $447,767
 $221,309
 $226,458
 102.3% $384,471
 $501,669
 $(117,198) (23.4)% $1,293,947
 $1,206,047
 $87,900
 7.3%
Cost of revenues 235,121
 111,466
 123,655
 110.9% 240,625
 286,532
 (45,907) (16.0)% 731,384
 728,438
 2,946
 0.4%
Gross profit $212,646
 $109,843
 $102,803
 93.6% $143,846
 $215,137
 $(71,291) (33.1)% $562,563
 $477,609
 $84,954
 17.8%
Gross profit % 47.5% 49.6% 

   37.4% 42.9% 

   43.5% 39.6%    

Compared to the same prior year period, gross profit as a percentage of net revenues decreased in the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, primarily due primarily to $30.0 millionfixed cost items spread over lower net revenues and inventory-related reserves taken during the current quarter in connection with the optimization of amortization of purchased intangibles and $12.2 million ofour Consumer product portfolio. Partially offsetting these unfavorable items was a decrease in the deferred revenue fair value adjustment respectively. See Note 3, resulting from the Acquisition accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. These increased costs were partially offset byand material cost reductions.reductions as a result of in-sourcing of certain products.

Compared to the same prior year period, gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased in the nine months ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to a decrease in deferred revenue fair value adjustment when compared to prior year and a non-recurring inventory fair value adjustment in the prior year, both of which resulted from the Acquisition. In addition, we had material cost reductions as a result of our in-sourcing of certain products. Partially offsetting these favorable items were inventory-related reserves taken during the current quarter in connection with the optimization of our Consumer product portfolio.

There are significant variances in gross profit percentages between our higher and lower margin products, including PolycomVoice, Video, and Service products acquired through the Acquisition; therefore, small variations in product mix, which can be difficult to predict, can have a significant impact on gross profit as a percentage of net revenues. Gross profit percentages also may also vary based on other factors, including production levels, distribution channels and return rates, and other factors.rates.


OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses consistsconsist primarily of research, development and engineering; selling, general and administrative; gain, net of litigation settlements, and restructuring and other related charges, (credits) expensesall of which are summarized in the table below for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018:2018, respectively:
 Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   
 June 30, Increase  December 31, Increase December 31, Increase 
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019 2018 (Decrease)  2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 
Research, development, and engineering $59,524
 $23,701
 $35,823
 151%  $53,769
 $59,661
 $(5,892) (10)% $170,708
 $140,409
 $30,299
 22 % 
Selling, general and administrative 163,608
 64,203
 99,405
 155%  144,978
 168,053
 (23,075) (14)% 457,004
 406,553
 50,451
 12 % 
Gain, net of litigation settlements (1,162) (30) (1,132) 3,773%  
 
 
  % (1,162) (30) (1,132) (3,773)% 
Restructuring and other related charges 19,525
 1,320
 18,205
 1,379%  21,724
 12,130
 9,594
 79 % 47,096
 20,711
 26,385
 127 % 
Total Operating Expenses $241,495
 $89,194
 $152,301
 171%  $220,471
 $239,844
 $(19,373) (8)% $673,646
 $567,643
 $106,003
 19 % 
% of net revenues 53.9% 40.3% 
    57.3% 47.8% 
   52.1% 47.1%     

Our Research, development, and engineering expenses and selling, general and administrative expenses increaseddecreased during the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 when compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower compensation expense driven by reduced variable compensation and cost reductions from our restructuring actions initiated in prior periods. Research, development, and engineering expenses increased in the nine months ended December 31, 2019 primarily due to the inclusion of Polycom operating expenses after the Acquisition, as well as $19.5 million of Acquisition-related integration costsAcquisition.

Our Selling, general and $15.3 million of amortization of purchased intangibles incurredadministrative expenses decreased during the three months ended December 31, 2019 when compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower compensation expense, driven by reduced variable compensation, cost reductions from our restructuring actions initiated in prior periods, and Acquisition-related costs that did not recur in the current period. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in the nine months ended December 31, 2019, primarily due to the inclusion of Polycom operating expenses after the Acquisition.

Compared to the prior year period, restructuring and other related charges increased in the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, primarily due primarily to restructuring actions initiated during the period to streamline theour global workforce and achieve planned synergies. For more information regarding restructuring activities. Seeactivities, see Note 10, Restructuring and Other Related Charges, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


INTEREST EXPENSE
 Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended    
 June 30, Increase  December 31, (Increase) December 31, (Increase)
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019
2018 (Decrease)  2019
2018 Decrease 2019 2018 Decrease
Interest expense $(23,932) $(7,327) $16,605
 226.6%  $(22,533) $(25,032) $2,499
 10.0% $(70,262) $(56,252) $(14,010) (24.9)%
% of net revenues (5.3)% (1.6)%      (5.9)% (5.0)%     (5.4)% (4.7)%    

Interest expense increaseddecreased for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 primarily due to lower outstanding balance on the term loan facility and lower interest rates. Interest expense increased for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 primarily due to interest incurred on our Credit Facility Agreement entered into in connection with the Acquisition. See Note 9, Debt, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


OTHER NON-OPERATING INCOME, NET
 Three Months Ended    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended     
 June 30, Increase  December 31, Increase December 31, Increase 
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019 2018 (Decrease)  2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 
Other non-operating income, net $333
 $1,996
 $(1,663) (83.3)%  $967
 $125
 $842
 673.6% $675
 $3,731
 $(3,056) (81.9)% 
% of net revenues 0.1% 0.9%      0.3% %     0.1% 0.3%     

Other non-operating income, net for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 increased primarily due to immaterial unrealized gains on the deferred compensation portfolio compared to immaterial unrealized losses on the deferred compensation portfolio in the prior period.

Other non-operating income, net for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 decreased primarily due to lower interest income as our investment portfolios were liquidated during the First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 to facilitate the Acquisition.

Acquisition and lower net foreign currency gains compared to the prior period.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
  Three Months Ended     
  June 30, Increase 
(in thousands except percentages) 2019
2018 (Decrease) 
Income (loss) before income taxes $(52,448) $15,318
 $(67,766) (442.4)% 
Income tax expense (benefit) (7,577) 847
 (8,424) (994.6)% 
Net income (loss) $(44,871) $14,471
 $(59,342) (410.1)% 
Effective tax rate 14.4% 5.5% 

 
 
  Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended     
  December 31, (Increase) December 31, (Increase) 
(in thousands except percentages) 2019
2018 Decrease 2019 2018 Decrease 
Loss before income taxes $(98,191) $(49,614) $(48,577) (97.9)% $(180,670) $(142,555) $(38,115) (26.7)% 
Income tax benefit (19,708) (7,880) (11,828) (150.1)% (31,406) (28,584) (2,822) (9.9)% 
Net loss $(78,483) $(41,734) $(36,749) (88.1)% $(149,264) $(113,971) $(35,293) (31.0)% 
Effective tax rate (20.1)% (15.9)% 

 
 (17.4)% (20.1)%     

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the U.S. and in various foreign and state jurisdictions. Our income tax provisionexpense or benefit is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate and adjusted for discrete items that are taken into account in the relevant period. The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018 were 14.4%(20.1)% and 5.5%(15.9)%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were (17.4)% and (20.1)%, respectively.

The annual effective tax rates as of June 30,for the period ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 varied from the statutory tax rate of 21% primarily due to our jurisdictional mix of income, state taxes, U.S. taxation of foreign earnings, and R&D credits. The increase in our annual effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2019 relative to prior year primarily is due to a favorable shift in jurisdictional losses, lower state taxes as a proportion of losses and incremental benefit for R&D credits. The decrease in our annual effective tax rate for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 relative to prior year primarily is due to a favorable shift in jurisdictional losses, lower state taxes as a proportion of losses and incremental benefit for R&D credits.

During the quarternine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, we recognized a discrete $11.6 million tax benefit related to an intra-entity transfer of an intangible asset that will have a deferred future benefit, for which we established a deferred tax asset.asset ("DTA").

On June 7, 2019, a Ninth Circuit panel reversed the United States Tax Court’s holding in Altera Corp. v. Commissioner and upheld the portion of the Treasury regulations issued under IRC Section 482 requiring related-party participants in a cost sharing arrangement to share stock-based compensation costs. At this time,The US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit has denied the taxpayer’s request for an en banc rehearing, and the taxpayer is still eligiblenow has until February 10, 2020 to protestfile a petition of certiorari with the decision.US Supreme Court. We have considered the issue and have recorded a $8.6 million discrete tax charge resulting from the cost sharing of prior stock-based compensation, partially offset by a reduction to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act toll charge accrued in prior periods. We will continue to monitor developments related to the case and the potential impact on its consolidated financial statements.


As of December 31, 2019, we had approximately $29.5 million in DTAs. A significant portion of our DTAs relate to interest expense in the US that is subject to a limitation on deductibility based on income. At this time, based on evidence currently available, we consider it more likely than not that we will have sufficient taxable income in the future that will allow us to realize our DTAs; however, failure to generate sufficient future taxable income could result in some or all DTAs not being utilized in the future. If we are unable to generate sufficient future taxable income, a substantial valuation allowance to reduce our DTAs may be required.

FINANCIAL CONDITION
Operating Cash Flow (in millions)
Investing Cash Flow (in millions)
Financing Cash Flow (in millions)
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We use cash provided by operating activities as our primary source of liquidity. We expect that cash provided by operating activities will fluctuate in future periods as a result of a number of factors, including fluctuations in our revenues, the timing of compensation-related payments, such as our annual bonus/variable compensation plan, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), integration costs related to the Acquisition, interest payments on our long-term debt, product shipments during the quarter, accounts receivable collections, inventory and supply chain management, and the timing and amount of tax and other payments.

Operating Activities

Compared to the same period last year, ago period, net cash provided by operating activities during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 decreased primarily due to increased inventory resulting from new product introductions and in-sourcing of manufacturing, cash paid for interest payments on long-term debt, and cash paid for restructuring and integration related expenses, and restructuring activities that did not occur in the comparative period.activities. The decrease was partially offset by higher cash collections from customers as a result of increased revenue.revenue when compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2018.

Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 primarily was primarily used for the purchase of personal property, plant and equipment.equipment and was partially offset by proceeds from the sale of real property.

We estimate total capital expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020 will be approximately $40$25 million to $50$35 million. We expect capital expenditures for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2020 to consist primarily of new information technology investments, capital investment in our manufacturing capabilities, including tooling for new products, and facilities upgrades.

Financing Activities

Net cash used for financing activities during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, consisted primarily was used for early repayment of long-term debt, dividend payments on our common stock, and taxes paid on behalf of employees related to net share settlements of vested employee equity awards and paymentawards. The uses of the quarterly dividend oncash were partially offset by proceeds from issuance of common stock from our common stock.Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity as of June 30,December 31, 2019, consisted of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, cash we expect to generate from operations, and a $100 million revolving credit facility. At June 30,December 31, 2019, we had working capital of $214.2$202.3 million, including $206.1$172.1 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, compared with working capital of $252.9 million, including $215.8 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments at March 31, 2019. The decrease in working capital at June 30,December 31, 2019 compared to March 31, 2019 resulted from the net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, which were reduced by integration-related payments, decreased revenues and a net increasecash collections, and the early repayment of long-term debt in accounts payable due to payment timing.the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.


Our cash and cash equivalents as of June 30,December 31, 2019 consisted of bank deposits with third party financial institutions. We monitor bank balances in our operating accounts and adjust the balances as appropriate. Cash balances are held throughout the world, including substantial amounts held outside of the U.S. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, of our $206.1$172.1 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, $60.6$37.4 million was held domestically while $145.5$134.7 million was held by foreign subsidiaries, and approximately 61%53% was based in USD-denominated instruments. During the quarter ended June 30, 2018, we sold most of our short-term investments to generate cash to fund the Acquisition on July 2, 2018. As of June 30, 2019, ourOur remaining investments were composed of Mutual Funds.

During Fiscal Year 2019, in connection with the Acquisition, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement replaced our prior revolving credit facility in its entirety. The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a revolving credit facility with an initial maximum aggregate amount available of $100 million that matures in July 2023 and (ii) a $1.275 billion term loan facility that matures in July 2025. On July 2, 2018, the Company borrowed the full amount available under the term loan facility of $1.245 billion, net of approximately $30 million of discounts and issuance costs. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest due on a monthly basis at a variable rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a specified margin, or (ii) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) the prime rate publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (c) the sum of 1% plus one-month LIBOR) plus a specified margin.

The Credit Agreement contains various restrictions and covenants, some of which become more stringent over time, including requirements that we maintain certain financial ratios at prescribed levels and restrictions on the ability of us and certain of our subsidiaries to consolidate or merge, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, consummate acquisitions, make investments and pay dividends and other distributions. We believe that through the results of our cost reduction actions and debt paydowns that we will be able to continue to meet our debt covenants. If our cost reduction actions are not sufficient to generate adequate cash to pay down our debt, we may not be able to meet the required covenants which could lead to the Company being in default of the Credit Agreement. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2020, the maximum secured net leverage ratio allowed in our covenants is 3:25 to 1.00. The covenant calculation provides for a number of allowable adjustments to EBITDA, including synergy cost savings and integration costs. As of December 31, 2019, our secured net leverage ratio was 2.72 to 1.00. See Note 9,, Debt, in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

On July 30, 2018, we entered into a 4-year amortizing interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America, NA. The swap has an initial notional amount of $831 million and matures on July 31, 2022. The purpose of this swap is to hedge against changes in cash flows (interest payments) attributable to fluctuations in the contractually specified LIBOR interest rate associated with our credit facility agreement. The swap involves the receipt of floating-rate amounts for fixed interest rate payments over the life of the agreement. We have designated this interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge. The derivative is valued based on prevailing LIBOR rate curves on the date of measurement. We also evaluate counterparty credit risk when we calculate the fair value of the swap. For additional details, see Note 14, Derivatives, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

During Fiscal Year 2016, we obtained $488.4 million from debt financing, net of issuance costs. The debt matures on May 31, 2023 and bears interest at a rate of 5.50% per annum, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15 of each year. See Note 9, Debt, in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

From time to time, our Board of Directors ("the Board") authorizes programs under which we may repurchase shares of our common stock in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, including accelerated stock repurchase agreements. On November 28, 2018, the Board approved a 1 million share repurchase program expanding our capacity to repurchase shares to approximately 1.7 million shares. During the first quarterthree quarters of Fiscal Year 2020, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, there remained 1,369,014 shares authorized for repurchase under the existing stock repurchase program. See Note 12, Common Stock Repurchases, in the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


Our liquidity, capital resources, and results of operations in any period could be affected by repurchases of our common stock, the payment of cash dividends, the exercise of outstanding stock options, restricted stock grants under stock plans, and the issuance of common stock under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").ESPP. The debt we assumed for the Acquisition has negatively affected our liquidity and leverage ratios. To reduce our debt leverage ratios, we expect to prioritize the repayment of the debt under the Credit Agreement.

Additionally, the Acquisition impacted our cash conversion cycle due to Polycom's use of third-party partner financing and early payment discounts to drive down cash collection cycles.

We also receive cash from the exercise of outstanding stock options under our stock plan and the issuance of shares under our ESPP. However, the resulting increase in the number of outstanding shares from these equity grants and issuances could affect our earnings per share. We cannot predict the timing or amount of proceeds from the sale or exercise of these securities or whether they will be exercised, forfeited, canceled, or expire.

On August 6, 2019,February 4, 2020, we announced that the Audit Committee of our Board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on SeptemberMarch 10, 20192020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on AugustFebruary 20, 2019.2020. 


We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operations, and the availability of additional funds under the Credit Agreement will be sufficient to fund operations for at least the next 12 months; however, any projections of future financial needs and sources of working capital are subject to uncertainty. Readers are cautioned to review the risks, uncertainties, and assumptions set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the section entitled "Certain Forward-Looking Information" and the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019, and other periodic filings with the SEC, any of which could affect our estimates for future financial needs and sources of working capital.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby we have financial guarantees, subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments, or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material continuing risks, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides us with financing and liquidity support, market risk, or credit risk support.

A substantial portion of the raw materials, components, and subassemblies used in our products are provided by our suppliers on a consignment basis. These consigned inventories are not recorded on our consolidated balance sheet until we take title to the raw materials, components, and subassemblies, which occurs when they are consumed in the production process. Prior to consumption in the production process, our suppliers bear the risk of loss and retain title to the consigned inventory. The terms of the agreements allow us to return parts in excess of maximum order quantities to the suppliers at the supplier’s expense. Returns for other reasons are negotiated with the suppliers on a case-by-case basis and to date have been immaterial. If our suppliers were to discontinue financing consigned inventory, it would require us to make cash outlays and we could incur expenses which, if material, could negatively affect our business and financial results. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, we had off-balance sheet consigned inventories of $48.2$40.1 million and $47.1 million, respectively.

Unconditional Purchase Obligations

We use several contract manufacturers to manufacture raw materials, components, and subassemblies for our products. We provide these contract manufacturers with demand information that typically covers periods up to 13 weeks, and they use this information to acquire components and build products. We also obtain individual components for our products from a wide variety of individual suppliers. Consistent with industry practice, we acquire components through a combination of purchase orders, supplier contracts, and open orders based on projected demand information. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, we had outstanding off-balance sheet third-party manufacturing, component purchase, and other general and administrative commitments of $406.4$308.5 million, including the off-balance sheet consigned inventories of $48.2$40.1 million discussed above, of which we expect to consume in the normal course of business.

Except as described above, there have been no material changes in our contractual obligations as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

For a complete description of what we believe to be the critical accounting estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements, refer to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019.

Except as described above, there There have been no changes to our critical accounting estimates during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For more information regarding the Recent Accounting Pronouncements that may impact us, see Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, of the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.


Financial Statements (Unaudited)
PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
June 30,
2019
 March 31,
2019
December 31,
2019
 March 31,
2019
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$191,904
 $202,509
$156,821
 $202,509
Short-term investments14,169
 13,332
15,317
 13,332
Accounts receivable, net318,235
 337,671
246,318
 337,671
Inventory, net217,424
 177,146
215,038
 177,146
Other current assets47,430
 50,488
54,533
 50,488
Total current assets789,162
 781,146
688,027
 781,146
Property, plant, and equipment, net196,376
 204,826
177,482
 204,826
Goodwill1,279,897
 1,278,380
1,279,897
 1,278,380
Purchased intangibles, net780,348
 825,675
688,258
 825,675
Deferred tax assets3,182
 5,567
34,647
 5,567
Other assets73,066
 20,941
62,556
 20,941
Total assets$3,122,031
 $3,116,535
$2,930,867
 $3,116,535
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
  
 
  
Current liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts payable$166,618
 $129,514
$122,314
 $129,514
Accrued liabilities408,306
 398,715
363,394
 398,715
Total current liabilities574,924
 528,229
485,708
 528,229
Long term debt, net of issuance costs1,642,163
 1,640,801
1,620,354
 1,640,801
Long-term income taxes payable95,573
 83,121
98,386
 83,121
Other long-term liabilities139,873
 142,697
138,342
 142,697
Total liabilities2,452,533
 2,394,848
2,342,790
 2,394,848
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)


 




 


Stockholders' equity: 
  
 
  
Common stock887
 884
891
 884
Additional paid-in capital1,445,097
 1,431,607
1,479,880
 1,431,607
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(6,628) (475)(5,425) (475)
Retained earnings92,437
 143,344
(23,926) 143,344
Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock1,531,793
 1,575,360
1,451,420
 1,575,360
Less: Treasury stock, at cost(862,295) (853,673)(863,343) (853,673)
Total stockholders' equity669,498
 721,687
588,077
 721,687
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$3,122,031
 $3,116,535
$2,930,867
 $3,116,535

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

PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues          
Net product revenues$382,745
 $221,309
$316,633
 $445,441
 $1,094,515
 $1,102,012
Net service revenues65,022
 
67,838
 56,228
 199,432
 104,035
Total net revenues447,767
 221,309
384,471
 501,669
 1,293,947
 1,206,047
Cost of revenues          
Cost of product revenues208,616
 111,466
220,469
 259,673
 658,408
 676,616
Cost of service revenues26,505
 
20,156
 26,859
 72,976
 51,822
Total cost of revenues235,121
 111,466
240,625
 286,532
 731,384
 728,438
Gross profit212,646
 109,843
143,846
 215,137
 562,563
 477,609
Operating expenses:          
Research, development, and engineering59,524
 23,701
53,769
 59,661
 170,708
 140,409
Selling, general, and administrative163,608
 64,203
144,978
 168,053
 457,004
 406,553
Gain, net from litigation settlements(1,162) (30)
 
 (1,162) (30)
Restructuring and other related charges19,525
 1,320
21,724
 12,130
 47,096
 20,711
Total operating expenses241,495
 89,194
220,471
 239,844
 673,646
 567,643
Operating income (loss)(28,849) 20,649
Operating loss(76,625) (24,707) (111,083) (90,034)
Interest expense(23,932) (7,327)(22,533) (25,032) (70,262) (56,252)
Other non-operating income, net333
 1,996
967
 125
 675
 3,731
Income (loss) before income taxes(52,448) 15,318
Income tax expense (benefit)(7,577) 847
Net income (loss)$(44,871) $14,471
Loss before income taxes(98,191) (49,614) (180,670) (142,555)
Income tax benefit(19,708) (7,880) (31,406) (28,584)
Net loss$(78,483) $(41,734) $(149,264) $(113,971)
          
Income (loss) per common share:   
Loss per common share:       
Basic$(1.14) $0.43
$(1.97) $(1.06) $(3.78) $(3.08)
Diluted$(1.14) $0.42
$(1.97) $(1.06) $(3.78) $(3.08)
          
Shares used in computing loss per common share:          
Basic39,239
 32,594
39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
Diluted39,239
 33,534
39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
          

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





PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$(44,871) $14,471
Net loss$(78,483) $(41,734) $(149,264) $(113,971)
Other comprehensive income (loss):          
Foreign currency translation adjustments(219) 

 115
 (219) (1,700)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:          
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains (losses) arising during the period(6,704) 3,956
(1,420) (5,622) (5,755) (853)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for revenue hedges(1,359) (249)(225) (1,488) (3,152) (2,637)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for cost of revenue hedges(104) (79)(46) 6
 (212) (73)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for interest rate swaps652
 
1,565
 1,029
 3,162
 2,006
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges(7,515) 3,628
(126) (6,075) (5,957) (1,557)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:          
Unrealized holding gains (losses) during the period
 198

 
 
 198
          
Aggregate income tax benefit (expense) of the above items1,581
 (110)
Other comprehensive income (loss)(6,153) 3,716
Comprehensive income (loss)$(51,024) $18,187
Aggregate income tax benefit of the above items81
 1,324
 1,228
 1,222
Other comprehensive loss(45) (4,636) (4,948) (1,837)
Comprehensive loss$(78,528) $(46,370) $(154,212) $(115,808)

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





PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
June 30,December 31,
2019 20182019 2018
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES      
Net income (loss)$(44,871) $14,471
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Net loss$(149,264) $(113,971)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization57,698
 5,248
172,630
 142,763
Amortization of debt issuance costs1,361
 362
4,062
 3,188
Stock-based compensation12,904
 8,150
41,499
 30,709
Deferred income taxes(33,145) 4,632
(66,171) (39,987)
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories1,760
 612
19,076
 4,881
Restructuring and related charges (credits)19,525
 1,320
Restructuring and related charges47,096
 20,711
Cash payments for restructuring charges(17,658) (835)(29,885) (11,222)
Other operating activities1,965
 (274)3,201
 9,070
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:   
   
Accounts receivable, net21,445
 5,302
34,634
 (35,938)
Inventory, net(42,309) (400)(49,320) 11,018
Current and other assets15,498
 2,981
24,142
 30,456
Accounts payable36,392
 5,688
(10,690) 16,519
Accrued liabilities(43,784) (7,300)(46,906) 72,677
Income taxes21,568
 (7,875)22,251
 (21,631)
Cash provided by operating activities8,349
 32,082
16,355
 119,243
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES   
   
Proceeds from sales of investments170
 124,640
177
 125,799
Proceeds from maturities of investments
 131,017

 131,017
Purchase of investments(651) (394)(972) (698)
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired
 (33,550)
 (1,642,241)
Capital expenditures(4,507) (3,868)(16,984) (16,148)
Cash (used for) provided by investing activities(4,988) 217,845
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment2,142
 
Cash used for investing activities(15,637) (1,402,271)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
   
Repurchase of common stock
 (4,780)
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(8,621) (13,035)(9,669) (13,863)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans589
 10,558
6,617
 14,925
Proceeds from debt issuance, net
 1,244,713
Payment of cash dividends(5,940) (5,014)(17,910) (16,953)
Repayments of long-term debt(25,000) 
Cash (used for) by financing activities(13,972) (7,491)(45,962) 1,224,042
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents6
 (2,055)(444) (3,519)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(10,605) 240,381
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(45,688) (62,505)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period202,509
 390,661
202,509
 390,661
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$191,904
 $631,042
$156,821
 $328,156
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES      
Cash paid for income taxes$2,755
 $30,902
$9,853
 $30,902
Cash paid for interest$29,203
 $54,386
$68,039
 $54,386

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

PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders'
 Shares Amount Capital Income Earnings Stock Equity
Balances at March 31, 201833,251
 816
 876,645
 2,870
 299,066
 (826,427) 352,970
Net income
 
 
 
 14,471
 
 14,471
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
 
 3,839
 
 
 3,839
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans361
 3
 10,555
 
 
 
 10,558
Repurchase of restricted common stock(53)     
 
 
 
Cash dividends
 
   
 (5,014) 
 (5,014)
Stock-based compensation
 
 8,150
   
 
 8,150
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(187) 
 
 
 
 (13,035) (13,035)
Impact of new accounting standards adoption
 
 
 (124) 2,718
 
 2,594
Balances at June 30, 201833,372
 $819
 $895,350
 $6,585
 $311,241
 $(839,462) 374,533

 Three Months Ended December 31, 2019
 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders'
 Shares Amount Capital Loss Earnings Stock Equity
Balances at September 30, 201939,917
 $890
 $1,465,978
 $(5,351) $60,545
 $(862,955) $659,107
Net loss
 
 
 
 (78,483) 
 (78,483)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
 
 (74) 
 
 (74)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans28
 1
 
 
 
 
 1
Repurchase of restricted common stock(3) 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends
 
 
 
 (5,988) 
 (5,988)
Stock-based compensation
 
 13,902
 
 
 
 13,902
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(13) 
 
 
 
 (388) (388)
Balances at December 31, 201939,929
 $891
 $1,479,880
 $(5,425) $(23,926) $(863,343) $588,077
Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders'Three Months Ended December 31, 2018
Shares Amount Capital Income Earnings Stock EquityCommon Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders'
Balances at March 31, 201939,518
 884
 1,431,608
 (475) 143,344
 (853,674) 721,687
Shares Amount Capital Income Earnings Stock Equity
Balances at September 30, 201839,807
 $884
 $1,404,713
 $5,668
 $218,564
 $(839,769) $790,060
Net loss
 
 
 
 (44,871) 
 (44,871)
 
 
 
 (41,734) 
 (41,734)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 (219) 
 
 (219)
 
 
 113
 
 
 113
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
 
 (5,934) 
 
 (5,934)
 
 
 (4,750) 
 
 (4,750)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans271
 3
 586
 
 
 
 589
17
 
 52
 
 
 
 52
Repurchase of restricted common stock(20) 
 
 
 
 
 
(8) 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends
 
 
 
 (5,940) 
 (5,940)
 
 
 
 (5,969) 
 (5,969)
Stock-based compensation
 
 12,904
 
 
 
 12,904

 
 11,718
 
 
 
 11,718
Repurchase of common stock(128) 
 
 
 
 (4,780) (4,780)
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(191) 
 
 
 
 (8,622) (8,622)(11) 
 
 
 
 (522) (522)
Impact of new accounting standards adoption
 
 
 
 (89) 
 (89)
Other equity changes
 
 
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Balances at June 30, 201939,578
 $887
 $1,445,098
 $(6,628) $92,437
 $(862,296) 669,498
Deferred tax adjustment
 
 30
 
 
 
 30
Balances at December 31, 201839,677
 $884
 $1,416,513
 $1,031
 $170,861
 $(845,071) $744,218



 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2019
 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders'
 Shares Amount Capital Loss Earnings Stock Equity
Balances at March 31, 201939,518
 $884
 $1,431,607
 $(475) $143,344
 $(853,673) $721,687
Net loss
 
 
 
 (149,264) 
 (149,264)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 (219) 
 
 (219)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
 
 (4,731) 
 
 (4,731)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans400
 5
 751
 
 
 
 756
Repurchase of restricted common stock(32) 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends
 
 
 
 (17,910) 
 (17,910)
Stock-based compensation
 
 41,499
 
 
 
 41,499
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(225) 
 
 
 
 (9,670) (9,670)
Proceeds from ESPP268
 2
 6,023
 
 
 
 6,025
Impact of new accounting standards adoption
 
 
 
 (89) 
 (89)
Other equity changes
 
 
 
 (7) 
 (7)
Balances at December 31, 201939,929
 $891
 $1,479,880
 $(5,425) $(23,926) $(863,343) $588,077
 Nine Months Ended December 31, 2018
 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders'
 Shares Amount Capital Income Earnings Stock Equity
Balances at March 31, 201833,251
 $816
 $876,645
 $2,870
 $299,066
 $(826,427) $352,970
Net loss
 
 
 
 (113,971) 
 (113,971)
Foreign currency translation adjustments
 
 
 (1,702) 
 
 (1,702)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax
 
 
 (13) 
 
 (13)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans412
 3
 11,929
 
 
 
 11,932
Repurchase of restricted common stock(70) 
 
 
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock for acquisition6,352
 64
 494,201
 
 
 
 494,265
Cash dividends
 
 
 
 (16,952) 
 (16,952)
Stock-based compensation
 
 30,708
 
 
 
 30,708
Repurchase of common stock(128) 
 
 
 
 (4,780) (4,780)
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(202) 
 
 
 
 (13,864) (13,864)
Deferred tax adjustment
 
 39
 
 
 
 39
Proceeds from ESPP62
 1
 2,991
 
 
 
 2,992
Impact of new accounting standards adoption
 
 
 (124) 2,718
 
 2,594
Balances at December 31, 201839,677
 $884
 $1,416,513
 $1,031
 $170,861
 $(845,071) $744,218


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

PLANTRONICS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

In the opinion of management, with the exception of the adoption of ASC 842, Leases as discussed below, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements ("financial statements") of Plantronics, Inc. ("the Company") have been prepared on a basis materially consistent with the Company's March 31, 2019 audited consolidated financial statements and include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to fairly state the information set forth herein. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") applicable to interim financial information and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, which was filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019. The results of operations for the interim period ended June 30,December 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire fiscal year or any future period.

The financial results of Polycom have been included in the Company's consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition on July 2, 2018, see Note 3, Acquisition for details.

The financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to the last day of March. The Company’s current and prior fiscal years end on March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, respectively, and both consist of 52 weeks. The Company’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended June 29,December 28, 2019 and June 30,December 29, 2018 both contain 13 weeks. For purposes of presentation, the Company has indicated its accounting year as ending on March 31 and its interim quarterly periods as ending on the applicable calendar month end.

See Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, for details regarding recognition of a lease liability and corresponding right-of-use ("ROU") asset on the balance sheet of the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the adoption of Topic 842, Leases accounting guidance in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.

Foreign Operations and Currency Translation

During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as a result of a change to the Company's operating structure, the Company determined the functional currency of its China subsidiary is now the U.S. Dollar (“USD"). Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than USD, are re-measured at the period-end rates for monetary assets and liabilities and at historical rates for non-monetary assets and liabilities. Revenues and expenses are re-measured at average monthly rates, which approximate actual rates. Currency transaction gains and losses are recognized in other non-operating income and (expense), net.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with current year presentation. Each of the reclassifications was immaterial and had no effect on the Company's results of operations.

2. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently Issued Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued guidance regarding the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments, which changes the impairment model for most financial assets. The new model uses a forward-looking expected loss method, which will generally result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. The guidance is effective for the Company's fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 with early adoption permitted beginning in the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.


Recently Adopted Pronouncement


In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance on the recognition and measurement of leases (“ASC 842”). Under the new guidance lessees are required to recognize a lease liability and a corresponding right-of-use (“ROU”) asset on the balance sheet for virtually all leases, essentially eliminating off-balance sheet financing. On March 31, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 using the modified retrospective approach and recognized $57.3 million in ROU assets within Other assets and $68.5 million in lease liabilities, of which $25.7 million and $42.8 million were included within Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities, respectively, on its condensed consolidated balance sheet. The initial ROU assets recognized were adjusted for accrued rent and facility-related restructuring liabilities as of the adoption date. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Under the modified retrospective approach, prior comparative financial information was not retrospectively adjusted. The Company elected the package of practical expedients which allows it to carry forward its historical lease evaluation and classification. In addition, the Company elected to exclude leases with terms of one year or less from its balance sheet and separately account for lease and non-lease components.

The Company’s lease portfolio consists primarily of real estate facilities under operating leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. The Company applies its incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of the future minimum lease payments, as most of its leases do not provide an implicit rate. Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include options to extend or renew the lease terms. Such options are excluded from the minimum lease obligation unless they are reasonably certain to be exercised. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
 
3. ACQUISITION

Polycom Acquisition

On July 2, 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of Polycom Inc. ("Polycom") based upon the terms and conditions contained in the Purchase Agreement dated March 28, 2018 ("the Acquisition"(the "Acquisition"). The Company believes the Acquisition will better position Plantronics with its channel partners, customers, and strategic alliance partners by allowing the Company to pursue additional opportunities across the UC&C category in both hardware end points and services.

At the closing of the Acquisition, Plantronics acquired Polycom for approximately $2.2 billion with the total consideration consisting of (1) 6.4 million shares of the Company's common stock (the "Stock Consideration") valued at approximately $0.5 billion and (2) approximately $1.7 billion in cash net of cash acquired (the "Cash Consideration"), resulting in Triangle Private Holdings II, LLC ("Triangle"), Polycom’s sole shareholder, owning approximately 16.0% of the Company's issued and outstanding common stock immediately following the Acquisition. The consideration paid at closing is subject to a working capital, tax and other adjustments. The Acquisition was accounted for as a business combination and the Company has included the financial results of Polycom in its condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of Acquisition.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company finalized its allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Since the Acquisition, the Company has recorded measurement period adjustments to reflect facts and circumstances in existence as of the acquisitionAcquisition date. These adjustments included deferred tax and tax liabilities of $45.2 million, a working capital adjustment of $8.0 million, and various other immaterial adjustments of $1.4 million, resulting in a decrease to goodwill of approximately $54.6 million.

The allocation of the purchase price to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the Acquisition date is as follows:
(in thousands) July 2, 2018
ASSETS  
Cash and cash equivalents $80,139
Trade receivables, net 165,798
Inventories 109,074
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 68,558
Property and equipment, net 79,497
Intangible assets 985,400
Other assets 27,237
Total assets acquired $1,515,703
   
LIABILITIES  
Accounts payable $80,653
Accrued payroll and related liabilities 44,538
Accrued expenses 147,167
Income tax payable 27,044
Deferred revenue 115,061
Deferred income taxes 94,618
Other liabilities 54,394
Total liabilities assumed $563,475
   
Total identifiable net assets acquired 952,228
Goodwill 1,264,417
Total Purchase Price $2,216,645


The estimate of fair value and purchase price allocation were based on information available at the time of closing the Acquisition. The Acquisition has resulted in $1,264 million of goodwill, which represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

The following table shows the fair value of the separately identifiable intangible assets at the time of acquisitionAcquisition and the period over which each intangible asset will be amortized:
(in thousands, except for remaining life) Fair Value Weighted Remaining Life of Intangibles Fair Value Weighted Remaining Life of Intangibles
Existing technology $538,600
 4.95 $538,600
 4.95
Customer relationships 245,100
 5.46 245,100
 5.46
Trade name/Trademarks 115,600
 9.00 115,600
 9.00
Backlog 28,100
 0.25 28,100
 0.25
Total amortizable intangible assets acquired $927,400
 5.45 $927,400
 5.45
In-process technology 58,000
 
In-process R&D 58,000
 
Total acquired intangible assets $985,400
  $985,400
 


Existing technology relates to products for voice, video and platform products. The Company valued the developed technology using the discounted cash flow method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by the developed technology less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows. The economic useful life was determined based on the technology cycle related to each developed technology, as well as the cash flows over the forecast period.

Customer relationships represent the fair value of future projected revenue that will be derived from sales of products to customers of Polycom existing prior to the Acquisition. Customer relationships were valued using the discounted cash flow method as described above and the distributor method under the income approach. Under the distributor method, the economic profits generated by a distributor are deemed to be attributable to the customer relationships. The economic useful life was determined based on historical customer turnover rates.
Order backlog was valued separately from customer relationships using the discounted cash flow method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by order backlog less costs to fulfill. The economic useful life was determined based on the period over which the order backlog is expected to be fulfilled.
Trade name/trademarks relate to the “Polycom” trade name and related trademarks. The fair value was determined by applying the profit allocation method under the income approach. This valuation method estimates the value of an asset by the profit saved because the company owns the asset. The economic useful life was determined based on the expected life of the trade name and trademarks and the cash flows anticipated over the forecasted periods.
The fair value of in-process technologyR&D was determined using the discounted cash flow method under the income approach. This method reflects the present value of the projected cash flows that are expected to be generated by in-process technology, less charges representing the contribution of other assets to those cash flows.
The Company believes the amounts of purchased intangible assets recorded above represent the fair values of and approximate the amounts a market participant would pay for, these intangible assets as of the date of the Acquisition.
For the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recognized $45.3 million in amortization of acquired intangibles related to the Acquisition. The remaining weighted-average useful life of intangible assets acquiredGoodwill primarily is 4.67 years.

Goodwill is primarily attributable to the assembled workforce, market expansion, and anticipated synergies and economies of scale expected from the integration of the Polycom business. The synergies include certain cost savings, operating efficiencies, and other strategic benefits projected to be achieved. Goodwill is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents combined results of operations for each of the periods presented, as if Polycom had been acquired as of the beginning of fiscal year 2018. The unaudited pro forma information includes adjustments to amortization for intangible assets acquired, the purchase accounting effect on deferred revenue assumed and inventory acquired, restructuring charges related to the acquisition,Acquisition, and transaction and integration costs. For the quarternine months ended June 30,December 31, 2018, non-recurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the Polycom Acquisition included (i) the purchase accounting effect of deferred revenue assumed of $36.6$19.3 million, and (ii) the purchase accounting effect of inventory acquiredamortization expense of $30.4 million, and (iii) Acquisition and Integration costspurchase intangible assets of $19.6$46.4 million.

The unaudited pro forma information presented below is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the Company's consolidated results of operations of the combined business had the Acquisition actually occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 or of the results of its future operations of the combined business.

 Pro Forma (unaudited) Pro Forma (unaudited)
 Three Months Ended June 30, Nine Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2018 2018
Total net revenues $463,837
 $1,465,841
Operating loss (118,148) (125,395)
Net loss $(107,385) $(152,712)



4. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS

The following tables summarize the Company’s cash and available-for-saletrading securities’ amortized cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and fair value by significant investment category recorded as cash and cash equivalents, short-term, or long-term investments as of June 30,December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019 (in thousands):
June 30, 2019 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Cash & Cash Equivalents 
Short-term investments
 (due in 1 year or less)
December 31, 2019 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Cash & Cash Equivalents 
Short-term investments
 (due in 1 year or less)
Cash $191,904
 $
 $
 $191,904
 $191,904
 $
 $156,821
 $
 $
 $156,821
 $156,821
 $
Level 1:                        
Mutual Funds 13,950
 337
 (118) 14,169
 
 14,169
 14,643
 745
 (71) 15,317
 
 15,317
                        
Total cash, cash equivalents
and investments measured at fair value
 $205,854
 $337
 $(118) $206,073
 $191,904
 $14,169
 $171,464
 $745
 $(71) $172,138
 $156,821
 $15,317
March 31, 2019 Amortized
Cost
 Gross
Unrealized
Gains
 Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 Fair
Value
 Cash & Cash Equivalents Short-term investments (due in 1 year or less)
Cash $202,509
 $
 $
 $202,509
 $202,509
 $
Level 1:            
Mutual Funds 13,420
 197
 (285) 13,332
 
 13,332
             
Total cash, cash equivalents
and investments measured at fair value
 $215,929
 $197
 $(285) $215,841
 $202,509
 $13,332


As of June 30,December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, all of the Company's investments are classified as trading securities and are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in current period earnings. For more information regarding the Company's deferred compensation plan, see Note 5, Deferred Compensation.

The Company did not incur any material realized or unrealized gains or losses in the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, and 2018.

There were no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, and 2018.

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements or the accompanying notes thereto. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:

Level 1
The Company's Level 1 financial assets consist of Mutual Funds. The fair value of Level 1 financial instruments is measured based on the quoted market price of identical securities.

Level 2
The Company's Level 2 financial assets and liabilities consist of derivative foreign currency contracts, interest rate swap and 5.50% Senior Notes. The fair value of Level 2 derivative foreign currency contracts and interest rate swap is determined using pricing models that use observable market inputs. For more information regarding the Company's derivative assets and liabilities, see Note 14, Derivatives.Derivatives. The fair value of Level 2 long-term debt and term loan facility are determined based on inputs that were observable in the market, including the trading price of the notes when available. For more information regarding the Company's 5.50% Senior Notes and term loan facility, see Note 9, Debt.


Level 3
The Company's revolving credit facility falls under the Level 3 hierarchy. The fair value of Level 3 revolving credit facility is determined based on inputs that were unobservable in the market. For more information regarding the Company's debt, refer to Note 9, Debt.


5.  DEFERRED COMPENSATION

As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company held investments in mutual funds totaling $14.2$15.3 million, all of which related to debt and equity securities that are held in rabbi trusts under non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The total related deferred compensation liability was $14.7$15.9 million at June 30,December 31, 2019. As of March 31, 2019, the Company held investments in mutual funds totaling $13.3 million. The total related deferred compensation liability at March 31, 2019 was $13.5 million.

The securities are classified as trading securities and are recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under "short-term investments". The liability is recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets under "other long-term liabilities" and "accrued liabilities".

6. DETAILS OF CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS

Accounts receivable, net:
 June 30, March 31, December 31, March 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2019 2019 2019
Accounts receivable $383,337
 $393,415
 $345,516
 $393,415
Provisions for promotions, rebates, and other (61,857) (50,789) (96,363) (50,789)
Provisions for doubtful accounts and sales allowances (3,245) (4,956) (2,835) (4,956)
Accounts receivable, net $318,235
 $337,671
 $246,318
 $337,671


As a result of the Acquisition, the Company assumed a financing agreement with an unrelated third-party financing company (the "Financing Agreement") whereby the Company offers distributors and resellers direct or indirect financing on their purchases of Polycom's products and services. In return, the Company agrees to pay the financing company a fee based on a pre-defined percentage of the transaction amount financed. In certain instances, these financing arrangements result in a transfer of the Company's receivables, without recourse, to the financing company. If the transaction meets the applicable criteria under Topic 860 and is accounted for as a sale of financial assets, the related accounts receivable is excluded from the balance sheet upon receipt of the third-party financing company's payment remittance. In certain legal jurisdictions, the arrangements that involve maintenance services or products bundled with maintenance at one price do not qualify as sale of financial assets in accordance with the authoritative guidance. Accordingly, accounts receivable related to these arrangements are accounted for as a secured borrowing in accordance with Topic 860, and the Company records a liability for any cash received, while maintaining the associated accounts receivable balance until the distributor or reseller remits payment to the third-party financing company.

During the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2019, total transactions entered pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement were approximately $59.1$36.0 million, of which $27.3$26.2 million was related to the transfer of the financial asset. The financing of these receivables accelerated the collection of cash and reduced the Company's credit exposure. Included in "Accounts receivables, net" in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30,December 31, 2019 was approximately $42.7$24.3 million due from the financing company, of which $22.3$14.3 million was related to accounts receivable transferred. Total fees incurred pursuant to the Financing Agreement were immaterial for the quarter ended June 30,December 31, 2019. These fees are recorded as a reduction to revenue on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Inventory, net:
 June 30,
March 31, December 31,
March 31,
(in thousands) 2019
2019 2019
2019
Raw materials $82,575
 $34,054
 $112,635
 $34,054
Work in process 18,077
 274
 610
 274
Finished goods 116,772
 142,818
 101,793
 142,818
Inventory, net $217,424
 $177,146
 $215,038
 $177,146


Accrued Liabilities:
 June 30, March 31, December 31, March 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2019 2019 2019
Short term deferred revenue $140,186
 $133,200
 $139,825
 $133,200
Employee compensation and benefits 61,795
 68,882
 57,314
 68,882
Operating lease liabilities, current 22,101
 
 21,074
 
Income tax payable 11,145
 5,692
 17,465
 5,692
Provision for returns 28,238
 24,632
 18,336
 24,632
Marketing incentives liabilities 23,093
 25,369
 10,059
 25,369
Discounts reserve 36,712
 46,894
 
 46,894
Accrued interest 3,531
 10,425
 7,711
 10,425
Warranty obligation 14,044
 15,736
 12,982
 15,736
VAT/Sales tax payable 7,483
 11,804
 6,818
 11,804
Derivative liabilities 7,152
 3,275
 8,995
 3,275
Accrued other 52,826
 52,806
 62,815
 52,806
Accrued liabilities $408,306
 $398,715
 $363,394
 $398,715


The Company's warranty obligation is included as a component of accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the warranty obligation during the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
 Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Warranty obligation at beginning of period $17,984
 $9,604
 $17,984
 $9,604
Polycom warranty obligation(1)
 
 9,095
Warranty provision related to products shipped 4,837
 2,562
 14,235
 13,533
Deductions for warranty claims processed (5,001) (2,634) (16,015) (14,930)
Adjustments related to preexisting warranties (1,036) 200
 (590) (274)
Warranty obligation at end of period(1)
 $16,784
 $9,732
 $15,614
 $17,028

(1) Includes both short-term and long-term portion of warranty obligation; the prior table shows only the short-term portion included in accrued liabilities on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet. The long-term portion is included in other long-term liabilities.

Operating Leases:
 Balance Sheet June 30, March 31, Balance Sheet December 31, March 31,
(in thousands) Classification 2019 2019 Classification 2019 2019
ASSETS            
Operating right-of-use assets(1)
 Other assets $51,447
 $
 Other assets $42,109
 $
LIABILITIES        
Operating lease liabilities, current(2)
 Accrued liabilities 22,101
 $
 Accrued liabilities $21,074
 $
Operating lease liabilities, long-term Other liabilities $41,609
 $
 Other liabilities $36,194
 $
(1) During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company made $5.9$8.8 million and $19.2 million, respectively, in payments for operating leases included within cash provided by operating activities in its condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
(2) During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $5.7$4.7 million and $13.9 million, respectively, in operating lease expense, net of $1.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively, in sublease income within its condensed consolidated statement of operations.


7.GOODWILL AND PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The carrying value of goodwill and other intangibles, excluding fully amortized intangible assets as of June 30,December 31, 2019, is set forth in the following table:

As of June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019   December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019  
(in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life
Amortizing Assets                  
Existing technology $585,867
 (116,295) 566,881
 (86,301) 4.0 years $596,757
 $(177,829) $566,881
 $(86,301) 3.5 years
Customer relationships 245,437
 (48,306) 245,481
 (36,245) 4.6 years 245,437
 (72,440) 245,481
 (36,245) 4.1 years
Trade name 115,600
 (12,845) 115,600
 (9,633) 8.0 years
Trade name/Trademarks 115,600
 (19,267) 115,600
 (9,633) 7.5 years
Non-amortizing assets ��                
In-process R&D 10,890
 
 29,892
 
 N/A 
 
 29,892
 
 N/A
Total intangible assets $957,794
 $(177,446) $957,854
 $(132,179) 4.7 years $957,794
 $(269,536) $957,854
 $(132,179) 4.2 years
                    
Goodwill 1,279,897
 $
 1,278,380
 $
 N/A $1,279,897
 $
 $1,278,380
 $
 N/A


InFor the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $46.1 million and $137.4 million, respectively in amortization expense. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $42.8 million and $113.8 million, respectively, in amortization expense.

As of December 31, 2019, the Company placed in service $19.0service $58.0 million ofof in-process R&D which is being amortized on a straight-line basis.

As of June 30,December 31, 2019, expected amortization expense for other intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

in thousands Amount Amount
2020 $137,290
2020 (remaining three months) $46,296
2021 178,211
 180,343
2022 163,928
 166,060
2023 160,220
 162,352
2024 78,808
 80,940
Thereafter 61,891
 52,267
 $780,348
 $688,258



Note 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Future Minimum Rental Payments

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of June 30,December 31, 2019 were as follows:
(in thousands) Operating Leases 
Operating Leases(1)
2020 (remaining nine months) 19,147
2020 (remaining three months) $6,153
2021 21,984
 23,233
2022 19,084
 19,961
2023 6,390
 7,613
2024 1,547
 2,724
Thereafter 619
 1,102
Total lease payments 68,771
 $60,786
Less: Imputed Interest(2)
 (5,061)
Less: Imputed interest(2)
 (3,518)
Present value of lease liabilities 63,710
 $57,268
(1) The weighted average remaining lease term was 3.12.8 years as of June 30,December 31, 2019.
(2) The weighted average discount rate was 4.9%4.7% as of June 30,December 31, 2019.

Unconditional Purchase Obligations

The Company purchases materials and services from a variety of suppliers and manufacturers. During the normal course of business and to manage manufacturing operations and general and administrative activities, the Company may enter into firm, non-cancelable, and unconditional purchase obligations for which amounts are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets.  As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding off-balance sheet third-party manufacturing, component purchase, and other general and administrative commitments of $406.4$308.5 million.

Other Guarantees and Obligations

In the ordinary course of business, the Company may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, business partners, purchasers of assets or subsidiaries and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of the Company's breach of agreements or representations and warranties made by the Company, services to be provided by the Company, intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties or, with respect to the sale of assets of a subsidiary, matters related to the Company's conduct of business and tax matters prior to the sale. From time to time, the Company indemnifies customers against combinations of loss, expense, or liability arising from various triggering events relating to the sale and use of its products and services.  

In addition, the Company also provides indemnification to customers against claims related to undiscovered liabilities, additional product liability, or environmental obligations. The Company has also entered into indemnification agreements with its directors, officers and certain other personnel that will require the Company, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers of the Company or certain of its affiliated entities. The Company maintains director and officer liability insurance, which may cover certain liabilities arising from its obligation to indemnify its directors, officers and certain other personnel in certain circumstances. It is not possible to determine the aggregate maximum potential loss under these agreements due to the limited history of prior claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular claim. Such indemnification obligations might not be subject to maximum loss clauses. Historically, the Company has not incurred material costs as a result of obligations under these agreements and it has not accrued any liabilities related to such indemnification obligations in the condensed consolidated financial statements.


Claims and Litigation

On October 12, 2012, GN Netcom, Inc. (“GN”) filed a complaint against the Company in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware (“Court”), alleging violations of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Act, Section 3 of the Clayton Act, and tortuoustortious interference with business relations in connection with the Company’s distribution of corded and wireless headsets. The case was assigned to Judge Leonard P. Stark. GN sought injunctive relief, total damages in an unspecified amount, plus attorneys’ fees and costs, as well as unspecified legal and equitable relief. GN generally alleged that the Company’s alleged exclusive dealing arrangements with certain distributors stifled competition in the relevant market. In July 2016, the Court issued a sanctions order against Plantronics in the amount of approximately $4.9 million for allegations of spoliation of evidence. The case was tried to a jury in October 2017, resulting in a verdict in favor of the Company. GN filed a motion for new trial in November 2017, and that motion was denied by the Court in January 2018. The Company filed a motion for attorneys’ fees in November 2017, and that motion was denied by the Court in January 2018. The Company also filed a motion for certain recoverable costs, and the parties stipulated to an amount of approximately $0.2 million which GN paid the Company. On February 12, 2018, GN filed a notice of intent to appeal both the denial of the new trial motion and the Court’s July 2016 spoliation order. The appellate court heard argument on the matter on December 11, 2018 and its decision was rendered on July 10, 2019. The Court denied GN’s request for default judgment but granted a new trial to include certain excluded testimony of one witness. The Company has filed a motion for rehearing en banc.retrial is set to begin on May 28, 2020.
On September 13, 2018, Mr. Phil Shin filed on behalf of himself and others similarly situated, a purported Class Action Complaint in the United States District Court of the Northern District of California alleging violations of various federal and state consumer protection laws in addition to unfair competition and fraud claims in connection with the Company’s BackBeat FIT headphones.  The Company disputes the allegations and filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint in November 2018.  Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint on December 14, 2018. The matter has now been resolved and the settlement is pending court approval. On May 24, 2019, Plaintiff filed an unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Action Settlement. On June 17, 2019, the Court denied preliminary approval on the basis that the scope of the release was overly broad.  On August 12, 2019, the settlement has received preliminary approval from the court. An amended unopposed Motion for Preliminary Approval has been agreed on by Parties and was filed on July 31, 2019. The Court granted Preliminary Approval on August 13, 2019.  The Final Fairness Hearing occurred on December 20, 2019. Final approval from the Court is pending filing.was obtained on January 31, 2020.
On January 23, 2018, FullView, Inc. ("FullView") filed a complaint in the United States District Court of the Northern District of California against Polycom, Inc. alleging infringement of two patents and thereafter filed a similar complaint in connection with the same patents in Canada. Polycom thereafter filed an inter partes reexamination of one of the patents, which was then appealed to the Federal Circuit Court.  Oral argument occurred on March 6, 2019. Litigation in both matters in the United States and Canada, respectively, hashad been stayed pending the results of that appeal. Polycom also filed an inter partes review (“IPR”) of the second patent on January 31, 2019, which is now pending institution.2019. FullView had also initiated arbitration proceedings under a terminated license agreement with Polycom alleging that Polycom had failed to pay certain royalties due under that agreement. An arbitration hearing occurred on December 10, 2018, and the arbitration panel awarded $374,475an immaterial amount to FullView. On April 29, 2019 the Federal Circuit rendered its opinion affirming the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) opinion regarding the inter partes reexamination. On May 8, 2019, Parties have filed a joint stipulated motion to extend the Case Management Conference to September 26, 2019 to request a stay the US litigation pending the IPR. On July 10, 2019, the PTAB denied institution of the IPR of the second patent. FullView filed its First Amended Complaint on November 27, 2019. The Company plansAnswered and filed a Motion to appeal that ruling.Dismiss and Strike Plaintiff’s Fraudulent Concealment and Tolling Allegations on December 11, 2019.
On June 21, 2018, directPacket Research Inc. ("directPacket") filed a complaint alleging patent infringement by Polycom in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division. The Company disputes the allegations.  Polycom filed a motion to change venue which was denied in October 2018.  Polycom filed its Answer to the Complaint on October 18, 2018.  On February 15, 2019, Polycom filed a Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to a Valid and Enforceable Forum Selection Clause to change venue to the Northern District of California. directPacket filed is Opposition on March 1, 2019 with Polycom filing its Reply on March 7, 2019. Discovery was ongoing. On April 29, 2019, the Court ordered supplemental briefing on the Motion to Transfer Venue, which was filed on May 20, 2019. On July 3, 2019 the Court granted the Motion to Transfer Venue to Northern District of California. An initialPetitions for Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) of the asserted patents were filed by Polycom on June 24, 2019.  The U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board granted institution of proceedings on all three patents on January 13, 2020.  On January 16, 2020, the District Court stayed the case management conference has been scheduled for October 2019.pending resolution of the IPRs.  
On March 21,November 15, 2019, Performance Design Products ("PDP")Felice Bassuk, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, filed a complaint against the CompanyPlantronics, its CEO Joseph Burton, its CFO Charles Boynton and its former CFO Pamela Strayer alleging trademark infringement.various securities law violations.  The Company disputes the allegations. On January 31, 2020 the Court terminated three plaintiff movants' motion to be appointed as lead plaintiff and requested additional briefing from two movants for authority for appointing two separate movants as joint lead plaintiffs due February 11, 2020.

On December 17, 2019, Cisco Systems, Inc. filed a motion to dismiss the complaint on April 12, 2019.  PDP filed its oppositionFirst Amended Complaint for Trade Secret Misappropriation against Plantronics, Inc. and a request for a preliminary injunction on May 10, 2019.certain individuals. The Company disputes the allegations. On January 27, 2020, Plantronics, Thomas Puorro, and Wilson Chung filed its Reply in Support of itsindividual Motions to Dismiss. On January 27, 2020, Jedd Williams filed a Motion to Dismiss on July 9, 2019Compel Arbitration and its Opposition for Preliminary Injunction on July 12, 2019 with hearing set for August 2, 2019. The Court grantedStay the Company'scase or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss. Plantronics joined in Mr. William's Motion to DismissCompel Arbitration on July 15, 2019 with leave to amend by July 19, 2019 and PDP filed an amended complaint.January 28, 2020.

On July 31, 2019, Valyrian IPJanuary 24, 2020, Castlemorton Wireless, LLC filed a Complaint alleging patent infringement action againstby Plantronics and Polycom in the Company.United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division. The Company disputes the allegations.


In addition to the specific matters discussed above, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and investigations arising in the normal course of conducting business. Where applicable, in relation to the matters described above, the Company has accrued an amount that reflects the aggregate liability deemed probable and estimable, but this amount is not material to the Company's financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The Company is not able to estimate an amount or range of any reasonably possible loss, including in excess of any amount accrued, because of the preliminary nature of many of these proceedings, the difficulty in ascertaining the applicable facts relating to many of these proceedings, the variable treatment of claims made in many of these proceedings, and the difficulty of predicting the settlement value of many of these proceedings. However, based upon the Company's historical experience, the resolution of these proceedings is not expected to have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. The Company may incur substantial legal fees, which are expensed as incurred, in defending against these legal proceedings.

9. DEBT

The estimated fair value and carrying value of the Company's outstanding debt as of June 30,December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019 were as follows:
June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019
(in thousands)Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying ValueFair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value
5.50% Senior Notes$500,185
 $494,321
 $503,410
 $493,959
$492,030
 $495,046
 $503,410
 $493,959
Term loan facility$1,164,489
 $1,147,841
 $1,152,044
 $1,146,842
$1,123,876
 $1,125,308
 $1,152,044
 $1,146,842


As of June 30,December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, the net unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs on the Company's outstanding debt were $29.7$26.5 million and $31.0 million respectively.

5.50% Senior Notes

In May 2015, the Company issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.50% senior notes (the “5.50% Senior Notes”). The 5.50% Senior Notes mature on May 31, 2023, and bear interest at a rate of 5.50% per annum, payable semi-annually on May 15 and November 15, commencing on November 15, 2015. The Company received net proceeds of $488.4 million from from the issuance of the 5.50% Senior Notes, net of issuance costs of $11.6 million which are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 5.50% Senior Notes using the effective interest method. A portion of the proceeds was used to repay all then-outstanding amounts under the Company's revolving line of credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank and the remaining proceeds were used primarily for share repurchases.

The fair value of the 5.50% Senior Notes was determined based on inputs that were observable in the market, including the trading price of the 5.50% Senior Notes when available (Level 2).

The Company may redeem all or a part of the 5.50% Senior Notes, upon not less than 30 or more than a 60-day notice; however, the applicable redemption price will be determined as follows:
 Redemption Period Requiring Payment of: 
Redemption Up To 35% Using Cash Proceeds From An Equity Offering(3):
 
Make-Whole(1)
 
Premium(2)
 Date Specified Price
5.50% Senior NotesPrior to May 15, 2018 On or after May 15, 2018 Prior to May 15, 2018 105.500%
(1) If the Company redeems the notes prior to the applicable date, the redemption price is principal plus a make-whole premium equal to the present value of the remaining scheduled interest payments as described in the applicable indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.
(2) If the Company redeems the notes on or after the applicable date, the price is principal plus a premium which declines over time as specified in the applicable indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest.
(3) If the Company redeems the notes prior to the applicable date with net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings, the price is equal to the amount specified above, together with accrued and unpaid interest, subject to a maximum redemption of 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the respective note being redeemed.


In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change of control triggering events, the Company may be required to repurchase the 5.50% Senior Notes, at a price equal to 101% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase. The 5.50% Senior Notes contain restrictive covenants that, among other things, limit the Company's ability to create certain liens and enter into sale and leaseback transactions; create, assume, incur, or guarantee additional indebtedness of its subsidiaries without such subsidiary guaranteeing the 5.50% Senior Notes on an unsecured unsubordinated basis; and consolidate or merge with, or convey, transfer or lease all or substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries to another person.

Credit Facility Agreement

In connection with the acquisitionAcquisition of Polycom on July 2, 2018, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement replaced the Company’s prior revolving credit facility in its entirety. The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a revolving credit facility with an initial maximum aggregate amount of availability of $100 million that matures in July 2023 and (ii) a $1.275 billion term loan facility priced at LIBOR plus 250bps due in quarterly principal installments commencing on the last business day of March, June, September and December beginning with the first full fiscal quarter ending after the Closing Date for the aggregate principal amount funded on the Closing Date multiplied by 0.25% (subject to prepayments outlined in the Credit Agreement) and all remaining outstanding principal due at maturity in July 2025. The Company borrowed the full amount available under the term loan facility of $1.245 billion, net of approximately $30 million of discounts and issuance costs which are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the agreement using the straight-line method which approximates the effective interest method for this debt. The proceeds from the initial borrowing under the Credit Agreement were used to finance the Acquisition, to refinance certain debt of Polycom, and to pay related fees, commissions and transaction costs. The Company has additional borrowing capacity under the Credit Agreement through the revolving credit facility which could be used to provide ongoing working capital and capital for other general corporate purposes of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are currently guaranteed by Polycom and will from time to time be guaranteed by, subject to certain exceptions, any domestic subsidiaries that may become material in the future. Subject to certain exceptions, the Credit Agreement is secured by first-priority perfected liens and security interests in substantially all of the personal property of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor and will from time to time also be secured by certain material real property that the Company or any subsidiary guarantor may acquire. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest due on a quarterly basis at a variable rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a specified margin, or (ii) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) the prime rate publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (c) the sum of 1% plus one-month LIBOR) plus a specified margin. The Company must also pay (i) an unused commitment fee ranging from 0.200% to 0.300% per annum of the average daily unused portion of the aggregate revolving credit commitments under the Credit Agreement, and (ii) a per annum fee equal to (a) for each performance standby letter of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement with respect to non-financial contractual obligations, 50% of the applicable margin over LIBOR under the revolving credit facility in effect from time to time multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn under such letter of credit, and (b) for each other letter of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement, the applicable margin over LIBOR under the revolving credit facility in effect from time to time multiplied by the daily amount available to be drawn for such letter of credit.


The Credit Agreement contains various restrictions and covenants, including requirements that the Company maintain certain financial ratios at prescribed levels and restrictions on the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to consolidate or merge, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, consummate acquisitions, make investments and pay dividends and other distributions. The Credit Agreement includes the following financial covenants applicable to the revolving credit facility only: (i) a maximum consolidated secured net leverage ratio (defined as, with certain adjustments and exclusions, the ratio of the Company’s consolidated secured indebtedness as of the end of the relevant fiscal quarter to consolidated net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, non-cash charges and certain other items (“EBITDA”) for the period of four fiscal quarters then ended) of 3.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter ending during the period from December 29, 2018 through June 29, 2019; 3.25 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter ending during the period from June 30, 2019 through March 28, 2020; 3.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter ending during the period from March 29, 2020 through April 3, 2021; and 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter ending on or after April 4, 2021; and (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio (defined as, with certain adjustments, the ratio of the Company’s EBITDA to the Company’s consolidated interest expense to the extent paid or payable in cash) of 2.75 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter ending on or after December 29, 2018.The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default. If an event of default under the Credit Agreement occurs and is continuing, then the lenders may declare any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement to be immediately due and payable; provided, however, that the occurrence of an event of default as a result of a breach of a financial covenant under the Credit Agreement does not constitute a default or event of default with respect to any term facility under the Credit Agreement unless and until the required revolving lenders shall have terminated their revolving commitments and declared all amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility to be due and payable. In addition, if the Company, any subsidiary guarantor or, with certain exceptions, any other subsidiary becomes the subject of voluntary or involuntary proceedings under any bankruptcy, insolvency or similar law, then any outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement will automatically become immediately due and payable. Loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at a rate of 2.00% per annum in excess of the otherwise applicable rate (i) while a payment or bankruptcy event of default exists or (ii) upon the lenders’ request, during the continuance of any other event of default. As of December 31, 2019, the Company was in compliance with its covenants.

The Company may prepay the loans and terminate the commitments under the Credit Facility Agreement at any time but will incur a 1% prepayment penalty if it refinances within 6 months of entering into this credit agreement.Credit Agreement. During the three months ended December 31, 2019, the Company did not prepay any aggregate principal amount of the term loan facility and did not incur any prepayment penalties. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company has fourfive outstanding letters of credit on the revolving credit facility for a total of $0.8$1.0 million. The fair value of the term loan facility was determined based on inputs that were observable in the market (Level 2).


10. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

Summary of Restructuring Plans

Q1 FY20Fiscal Year 2020 restructuring planplans

During the quarternine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company initiated acommitted to additional actions to rationalize post-Acquisition restructuring plan to streamline the global workforce of the combined company.operations and costs. The costs incurred to date under this plan comprisesthese plans comprised of severance benefits from reduction in force actions initiated by management and asset impairments associated with legal entity rationalization.rationalization and consumer product portfolio optimization efforts.

Fiscal Year 2019 restructuring plans

During the Fiscal Year 2019, the Company initiated post-Acquisition restructuring plans to realign the Company's cost structure, including streamlining the global workforce, consolidation of certain distribution centers in North America, and reduction of redundant legal entities, in order to take advantage of operational efficiencies following the Acquisition. The costs incurred to date under these plans have primarily comprised of severance benefits from reduction in force actions, facilities related actions initiated by management, and legal entity rationalization.

The following table summarizes the restructuring and other related charges recognized in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations:
 Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Severance$11,708
 $7,185
 $25,480
 $15,726
Facility2,147
 1,892
 2,147
 1,932
Other (1)
932
 3,053
 7,798
 3,053
Non-cash asset impairment6,937
 
 11,671
 
Total restructuring and other related charges$21,724
 $12,130
 $47,096
 $20,711
(1) Other costs primarily represent associated legal and advisory services.

The Company's restructuring liabilities as of June 30,December 31, 2019 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
As of March 31, 2019
Adoption of ASC 842 (1)
 Accruals Cash Payments AdjustmentsAs of June 30, 2019As of March 31, 2019
Adoption of ASC 842 (1)
 Accruals Cash Payments AdjustmentsAs of December 31, 2019
FY 2019 Plans  
Severance$5,889
$

$(3,115)$(119)$2,655
$5,889
$
$
$(5,720)$154
$323
Facility7,376
(7,376)



7,376
(7,376)



Other10
$


117
$127
10



107
117
Total FY2019 Plans$13,275
$(7,376)$
$(3,115)$(2)$2,782
$13,275
$(7,376)$
$(5,720)$261
$440
FY 2020 Plan 
FY 2020 Plans 
Severance

14,755
(8,830)(941)$4,984
$
$
$26,250
$(16,566)$(924)$8,760
Facility

2,147
(77)
2,070
Other

5,713
(5,713)



7,450
(7,521)242
171
Total FY2020 Plan

20,468
(14,543)(941)4,984
Total FY2020 Plans$
$
$35,847
$(24,164)$(682)$11,001
Severance$5,889
$
$14,755
$(11,945)$(1,060)$7,639
$5,889
$
$26,250
$(22,286)$(770)$9,083
Facility7,376
(7,376)



7,376
(7,376)2,147
(77)
2,070
Other10

5,713
(5,713)117
127
10

7,450
(7,521)349
288
Grand Total$13,275
$(7,376)$20,468
$(17,658)$(943)$7,766
$13,275
$(7,376)$35,847
$(29,884)$(421)$11,441

(1) Includes adjustments to facilities-related liabilities upon adoption of ASC 842.

11. COMPENSATION

Stock-based Compensation

The Company recognizes the grant-date fair value of stock-based compensation as compensation expense using the straight-line attribution approach over the service period for which the stock-based compensation is expected to vest. The following table summarizes the amount of stock-based compensation included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations:
 Three Months Ended June 30,  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 
(in thousands) 2019 2018  2019 2018 2019 2018 
Cost of revenues $978
 $963
  $1,019
 $1,067
 $2,994
 $3,103
 
              
Research, development, and engineering 3,719
 2,222
  4,584
 2,887
 12,516
 7,877
 
Selling, general, and administrative 8,207
 4,965
  8,299
 7,765
 25,989
 19,729
 
Stock-based compensation included in operating expenses 11,926
 7,187
  12,883
 10,652
 38,505
 27,606
 
Total stock-based compensation 12,904
 8,150
  13,902
 11,719
 41,499
 30,709
 
Income tax benefit 4
 (3,754)  (2,798) (1,624) (5,941) (7,605) 
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax $12,908
 $4,396
  $11,104
 $10,095
 $35,558
 $23,104
 


Long Term Incentive Plan

Prior to the Acquisition of Polycom, certain Polycom employees were granted incentive rights under the Polycom, Inc. 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2016 LTIP”).  As of the date of Acquisition, Plantronics assumed the role of payer to participants of the 2016 LTIP through its payroll but is indemnified by Triangle for obligations under the 2016 LTIP.  The Acquisition accelerated vesting under the 2016 LTIP at 75% of awards held by participants in service as of that date and triggered an initial amount due to such participants. The cash purchase price of the Acquisition was reduced by this initial obligation. The remaining 25% of awards will vestvested upon the one-year anniversary of the Acquisition. Any future payments above the initial obligation under the 2016 LTIP, provided that the vesting requirements are satisfied, require Triangle to fund the Company in order to pay participants for any amount in excess of the purchase price reduction.
 At July 2, 2018, $7.9 million was recognized in Accrued liabilities assumed from PolycomAcquisition and was paid in the second quarter of fiscal year 2019.  The Company recognized an immaterial amount of compensation expense ratably through the first quarter of fiscal year 2020 in respect of the awards vesting on the one-year anniversary, which will be payable in the second quarter of fiscal yearFiscal Year 2020.  The amount due as of the date of the Acquisition is based on cash paid to Triangle that was distributed to its parents. Future distributions to its parents of cash made available to Triangle from the release of escrow accountsamounts or the sale of shares issued in the transaction would trigger further compensation due to incentive rights holders under the plan. The Company is indemnified for any obligations in excess of the reduction to purchase price. Any future payments above the initial obligation under the 2016 LTIP require Triangle to fund the Company in order to pay participants for any amount in excess of the purchase price reduction.
12. COMMON STOCK REPURCHASES

From time to time, the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") has authorized programs under which the Company may repurchase shares of its common stock, depending on market conditions, in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions. Repurchased shares are held as treasury stock until they are retired or re-issued. On November 28, 2018, the Board approved a 1 million share repurchase program expanding its capacity to repurchase shares to approximately 1.7 million shares. As of June 30,December 31, 2019,, there remained 1,369,014 shares authorized for repurchase under the existing stock repurchase.

Repurchases by the Company pursuant to Board-authorized programs are shown in the following table:

  Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands, except $ per share data) 2019 2018
Shares of common stock repurchased in the open market 
 127,970
Value of common stock repurchased in the open market $
 $4,780
Average price per share $
 $37.35
     
Value of shares withheld in satisfaction of employee tax obligations $9,669
 $13,863


For the periods ended June 30, 2019, and 2018, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock.
The total value of shares withheld in satisfaction of employee tax obligations on the vesting of equity awards for the three months ended June 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018 were $8.6 million and $13.0 million, respectively. The amounts withheld were equivalent to the employees' minimum statutory tax withholding requirements and are reflected as a financing activity within the Company's condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. These share withholdings have the

same effect as share repurchases by the Company as they reduce the number of shares that would have otherwise been issued in connection with the vesting of shares subject to the restricted stock grants.


13. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), net of immaterial tax effects, are as follows:
(in thousands) June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019
Accumulated unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges (1)
 $(11,243) $(5,310)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments 4,615
 4,835
Accumulated unrealized loss on investments 
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $(6,628) $(475)
(in thousands) December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (1)
 $(10,040) $(5,310)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments 4,615
 4,835
Accumulated other comprehensive loss $(5,425) $(475)
(1)Refer to Note 14, Derivatives, which discloses the nature of the Company's derivative assets and liabilities as of June 30,December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019.  

14. DERIVATIVES

Foreign Currency Derivatives

The Company's foreign currency derivatives consist primarily of foreign currency forward exchange contracts and option contracts. The Company does not purchase derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes. The derivatives expose the Company to credit risk to the extent the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the derivative instrument. The Company's maximum exposure to loss that it would incur due to credit risk if parties to derivative contracts failed completely to perform according to the terms of the contracts was equal to the carrying value of the Company's derivative assets as of June 30,December 31, 2019. The Company seeks to mitigate such risk by limiting its counterparties to large financial institutions. In addition, the Company monitors the potential risk of loss with any one counterparty resulting from this type of credit risk on an ongoing basis.

The Company enters into master netting arrangements with counterparties when possible to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions. A master netting arrangement may allow each counterparty to net settle amounts owed between the Company and the counterparty as a result of multiple, separate derivative transactions. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company had International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") agreements with four4 applicable banks and financial institutions which contained netting provisions. Plantronics has elected to present the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet on a gross basis even when derivative transactions are subject to master netting arrangements and may otherwise qualify for net presentation. For each counterparty, if netted, the Company would offset the asset and liability balances of all derivatives at the end of the reporting period. Derivatives not subject to master netting agreements are not eligible for net presentation. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, no cash collateral had been received or pledged related to these derivative instruments.

The gross fair value of the Company's outstanding derivative contracts at the end of each period was as follows:
(in thousands) June 30, 2019 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019
Derivative Assets(1)
        
Non-designated hedges $86
 $327
 $63
 $327
Cash flow hedges 1,189
 2,856
 537
 2,856
Total derivative assets $1,275
 $3,183
 $600
 $3,183
        
Derivative Liabilities(2)
        
Non-designated hedges $731
 $39
 $1,187
 $39
Cash flow hedges 970
 843
 1,645
 843
Interest rate swap 15,004
 8,594
 12,855
 8,594
Accrued interest 9
 7
 584
 7
Total derivative liabilities $16,714
 $9,483
 $16,271
 $9,483

(1) Short-term derivative assets are recorded in "other current assets" and long-term derivative assets are recorded in "deferred tax and other assets". As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the portion of derivative assets classified as long-term was immaterial.

(2) Short-term derivative liabilities are recorded in "accrued liabilities" and long-term derivative liabilities are recorded in "other long-term liabilities". As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the portion of derivative liabilities classified as long-term was immaterial.


Non-Designated Hedges

As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts denominated in Euros ("EUR"), British Pound Sterling ("GBP"), and Australian Dollars ("AUD"). The Company does not elect to obtain hedge accounting for these forward contracts. These forward contracts hedge against a portion of the Company’s foreign currency-denominated cash balances, receivables, and payables. The following table summarizes the notional value of the Company’s outstanding foreign exchange currency contracts and approximate U.S. Dollar ("USD") equivalent at June 30,December 31, 2019:
(in thousands)Local Currency USD Equivalent Position MaturityLocal Currency USD Equivalent Position Maturity
EUR34,000
 $38,786
 Sell EUR 1 month54,600
 $61,123
 Sell EUR 1 month
GBP£10,500
 $13,363
 Sell GBP 1 month£22,700
 $29,752
 Sell GBP 1 month
AUDA$9,640
 $6,765
 Sell AUD 1 monthA$4,400
 $3,073
 Sell AUD 1 month


Effect of Non-Designated Derivative Contracts on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

The effect of non-designated derivative contracts recognized in other non-operating income and (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts $(289) $4,152
 $(2,508) $1,784
 $813
 $6,826


Cash Flow Hedges

Costless Collars

The Company hedges a portion of the forecasted EUR and GBP denominated revenues with costless collars. On a monthly basis, the Company enters into option contracts with a six to eleven-month term. Collar contracts are scheduled to mature at the beginning of each fiscal quarter, at which time the instruments convert to forward contracts. The Company also enters into cash flow forwards with a three-month term. Once the hedged revenues are recognized, the forward contracts become non-designated hedges to protect the resulting foreign monetary asset position for the Company. 

The notional value of the Company's outstanding EUR and GBP option and forward contracts at the end of each period was as follows:
(in millions) June 30,December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019
  EUR GBP EUR GBP
Option contracts 82.6120.5 £27.440.6 €76.8 £25.8
Forward contracts 57.933.7 £20.813.5 €55.4 £18.0


The Company will reclassify all amounts accumulated in other comprehensive income into earnings within the next twelve months.

Cross-currency Swaps

The Company hedges a portion of the forecasted Mexican Peso (“MXN”) denominated expenditures with a cross-currency swap. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, the Company had foreign currency swap contracts of approximately MXN 93.210.6 million and MXN 149.7 million, respectively.

The following table summarizes the notional value of the Company's outstanding MXN currency swaps and approximate USD Equivalent at June 30,December 31, 2019:

 Local CurrencyUSD EquivalentPositionMaturity
 (in thousands)(in thousands)  
MX$$93,170
$4,691
Buy MXNMonthly over 6 months
 Local CurrencyUSD EquivalentPositionMaturity
 (in thousands)(in thousands)  
MX$$10,580
$533
Buy MXNMonthly over 1 month



Interest Rate Swap

On July 30, 2018, the Company entered into a 4-year amortizing interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America, NA. The swap has an initial notional amount of $831 million and matures on July 31, 2022. The swap involves the receipt of floating-rate interest payments for fixed interest rate payments at a rate of 2.78% over the life of the agreement. The Company has designated this interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge. The purpose of this swap is to hedge against changes in cash flows (interest payments) attributable to fluctuations in the Company's variable rate debt. The derivative is valued based on prevailing LIBOR rate curves on the date of measurement. The Company also evaluates counterparty credit risk when it calculates the fair value of the swap. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) on the accompanying balance sheets and reclassified into interest expense over the life of the underlying debt as interest on the Company's floating rate debt is accrued. The Company reviews the effectiveness of this instrument on a quarterly basis, recognize current period hedge ineffectiveness immediately in earnings and will discontinue hedge accounting if the Company no longer considers hedging to be highly effective. This hedge was fully effective at inception on July 30, 2018 and as of the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019. During the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company recorded areclassified into interest expense $3.2 million of the $12.9 million unrealized loss of $0.7 million on its interest rate swap derivative designated as a cash flow hedge.

Effect of Designated Derivative Contracts on AOCI and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table presents the pre-tax effects of derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges on accumulated other comprehensive income and the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018
Gain (loss) included in AOCI as of beginning of period $(7,480) $(1,693) $(13,311) $2,825
$(7,480) $(1,693)
          
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) (effective portion) (6,704) 3,956
 (1,420) (5,622)(5,755) (853)
          
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into net revenues (effective portion) (1,359) (249) (225) (1,488)(3,152) (2,637)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenues (effective portion) (104) (79) (46) 6
(212) (73)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into interest expense (effective portion) 652
 

 1,565
 1,029
3,162
 2,006
Total amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI to income (loss) (effective portion) (811) (328) 1,294
 (453)(202) (704)
          
Gain (loss) included in AOCI as of end of period $(14,995) $1,935
 $(13,437) $(3,250)$(13,437) $(3,250)


For the period presented prior to the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the ineffective and excluded portion of the realized and unrealized gain or loss was included in other non-operating income (expense). As a result of adopting ASU 2017-12, beginning in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, the excluded portion of such amounts is included in the same line item in which the underlying transactions affect earnings and the ineffective portion of the realized and unrealized gains or losses on derivatives is included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company did not have an ineffective portion of its cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2018, the Company recognized an immaterial loss on the ineffective portion of its cash flow hedges.


15. INCOME TAXES

The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to taxation in the U.S. and in various foreign and state jurisdictions. The Company's tax provision or benefit is determined using an estimate of its annual effective tax rate and adjusted for discrete items that are taken into account in the relevant period. The effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018 were 14.4%(20.1)% and 5.5%(15.9)%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 were (17.4)% and (20.1)%, respectively.

For the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company recognized a discrete $11.6 million net tax benefit related to an intra-entity transfer of an intangible asset that will have a deferred future benefit, which increased our nine month effective tax rate by 22.2%6.4%.


On June 7, 2019, a Ninth Circuit panel reversed the United States Tax Court’s holding in Altera Corp. v. Commissioner and upheld the portion of the Treasury regulations issued under IRC Section 482 requiring related-party participants in a cost sharing arrangement to share stock-based compensation costs. As a result, the Company recorded a $8.6 million discrete tax charge resulting from the cost sharing of prior stock-based compensation, partially offset by a reduction to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act toll charge accrued in prior periods, which reduced our nine month effective tax rate by 16.5%4.8%.

As of December 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $29.5 million in net deferred tax assets ("DTAs"). A significant portion of the Company's DTAs relate to interest expense in the US that is subject to a limitation on deductibility based on income. At this time, based on evidence currently available, the Company considers it more likely than not that it will have sufficient taxable income in the future that will allow the Company to realize the DTAs; however, failure to generate sufficient taxable income could result in some or all DTAs not being utilized in the future. If the Company is unable to generate sufficient future taxable income, a substantial valuation allowance to reduce the Company's DTAs may be required.

The Company's provision for income taxes also included excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans of ($2.5)$0.1 million and $2.8$0.3 million, which reduced our effective tax rate by 4.70.1 percentage points and 18.00.7 percentage points, for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. The Company's provision for income taxes also included excess tax benefits associated with employee equity plans of ($2.8 million) and $3.3 million, which reduced the Company's effective tax rate by 1.6 percentage points and increased it by 2.3 percentage points, for the nine months ended December 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively.

The Company is subject to the examination of its income tax returns by the Internal Revenue Service and other tax authorities. Significant judgment is required in evaluating our uncertain tax positions and determining the Company's provision for income taxes. During the quarter the Company concluded its Fiscal Year 2016 federal income tax examination by the Internal Revenue Service, the impact was immaterial. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company had a total gross unrecognized tax benefits of $36.9$36.3 million compared with $12.8$25.5 million as of June 30,December 31, 2018. The increase is predominantly due to acquired uncertain tax benefits of Polycom, as well as a $9.2 million increase in the currentfirst quarter from the cost sharing of prior stock-based compensation. If recognized, the gross unrecognized tax benefits would reduce the effective tax rate in the period of recognition.



16. COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) associated with common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share assumes the issuance of additional shares of common stock by the Company upon exercise of all outstanding stock options and vesting of restricted stock, if the effect is dilutive, in accordance with the treasury stock method or two-class method (whichever is more dilutive).

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss)loss per common share for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, and 2018:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data) 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:    
Basic loss per common share:        
Numerator:            
Net income (loss) $(44,871) $14,471
Net loss $(78,483) $(41,734) $(149,264) $(113,971)
            
Denominator:            
Weighted average common shares, basic 39,239
 32,594
 39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans 
 940
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares-diluted 39,239
 33,534
 39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
            
Basic earnings (loss) per common share $(1.14) $0.43
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $(1.14) $0.42
Basic loss per common share $(1.97) $(1.06) $(3.78) $(3.08)
Diluted loss per common share $(1.97) $(1.06) $(3.78) $(3.08)
            
Potentially dilutive securities excluded from diluted earnings (loss) per common share because their effect is anti-dilutive 706
 202
Potentially dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per common share because their effect is anti-dilutive 1,470
 952
 834
 456


17. REVENUE AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS

The Company designs, manufactures, markets, and sells headsets for business and consumer applications.  After the Acquisition, it also markets and sells voice, video, and content sharing UC&C solutions.


With respect to headsets, the Company makes products for use in offices and contact centers, with mobile devices, cordless phones, and with computers and gaming consoles. Major headset product categories include Enterprise Headsets, which includes corded and cordless communication headsets, audio processors, and telephone systems; and Consumer Headsets, which includes Bluetooth and corded products for mobile device applications, personal computer, and gaming headsets. The Voice, Video, and Content Sharing Solutions include products like group series video and immersive telepresence systems, desktop voice and video devices, and universal collaboration servers.

Product revenue is largely comprised of sales of hardware devices, peripherals, and platform software licenses used in communication and collaboration in offices and contact centers, with mobile devices, cordless phones, and with computers and gaming consoles. Services revenue primarily includes support on hardware devices, professional, hosted and managed services, and solutions to the Company's customers.


The following table disaggregates revenues by major product category for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:            
Enterprise Headsets $175,084
 $167,642
 $126,155
 $173,479
 $464,172
 $511,099
Consumer Headsets 43,566
 53,667
 41,125
 69,665
 128,050
 181,385
Voice* 103,847
 
 79,494
 116,700
 281,794
 238,009
Video* 60,248
 
 69,859
 85,597
 220,499
 171,519
Services* 65,022
 
 67,838
 56,228
 199,432
 104,035
Total net revenues $447,767

$221,309
 $384,471

$501,669
 $1,293,947

$1,206,047
*Categories were introduced with the acquisition of Polycom on July 2, 2018, and amounts are presented net of purchase accounting adjustments. Refer to Note 3, Acquisition, of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding this acquisition.

For reporting purposes, revenue is attributed to each geographic region based on the location of the customer. Other than the U.S., no country accounted for 10% or more of the Company's net revenues for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018. The following table presents net revenues by geography:
 Three Months Ended June 30, Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:            
U.S. $224,827
 $113,986
 $175,856
 $223,111
 $613,810
 $570,726
            
Europe and Africa 116,979
 63,590
 105,931
 146,388
 351,883
 338,935
Asia Pacific 74,848
 26,871
 73,630
 90,162
 235,931
 204,504
Americas, excluding U.S. 31,113
 16,862
 29,054
 42,008
 92,323
 91,882
Total international net revenues 222,940
 107,323
 208,615
 278,558
 680,137

635,321
Total net revenues $447,767
 $221,309
 $384,471
 $501,669
 $1,293,947

$1,206,047


TwoNaN customers, ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group, accounted for 17.4%19.2% and 16.9%12.7%, respectively, of net revenues for the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019. No customerScanSource and Ingram Micro Group accounted for more than 10%19.5% and 15.7%, respectively, of net revenue for the nine months ended December 31, 2019. NaN customers, ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group, accounted for 16.4% and 11.5% of net revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2018.December 31, 2018, respectively. NaN customers, ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group, accounted for 15.0% and 10.9% of net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

TwoNaN customers, ScanSource, Ingram Micro Group, and ScanSourceSynnex Group accounted for 29.1%24.8%, 14.7%, and 17.5%12.3%, respectively, of total net accounts receivable at June 30,December 31, 2019. ThreeNaN customers, Ingram Micro Group, ScanSource, and D&H Distributors, accounted for 21.3%, 19.2%, and 10.9%, respectively, of total net accounts receivable at March 31, 2019.


Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with the Company's customer are satisfied; generally, this occurs with the transfer of control of its products or services. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. The majority of the Company's business relates to physical product shipments, for which revenue is generally recognized once title and risk of loss of the product are transferred to the customer. The Company believes that transfer of title and risk of loss best represent the moment at which the customer’s ability to direct the use of and obtain substantially all the benefits of an asset have been achieved. The Company has elected to account for shipping and handling as fulfillment cost and recognize the cost for freight and shippingrelated costs when control over products have transferred to the customer as an expense in Cost of Revenues when freight costs are included as part of the selling price. For products where freight is charged separately, it is recognized as revenue since the service is provided after title has transferred to the customer.Revenues.


The Company's service revenue is recognized either over-time or at a point-in-time depending on the nature of the offering. Revenues associated with non-cancelable maintenance and support contracts comprise approximately 90% of the Company's overall service revenue and are recognized ratably over the contract term which typically ranges between one and three years. The Company believes this recognition period faithfully depicts the pattern of transfer of control for maintenance and support as the services are a series of distinct services available and delivered daily over the term. For certain products, support is provided free of charge without the purchase of a separate maintenance contract. If the support is determined to rise to the level of a performance obligation, the Company allocates a portion of the transaction price to the implied support obligation and recognizerecognizes service revenue over the estimated implied support period which can range between one month to several years, depending on the circumstances. Revenues associated with Professional Services are recognized when the Company has objectively determined that the obligation has been satisfied, which is usually upon customer acceptance.

The Company's contracts with customers often include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may require significant judgment. The Company allocates the transaction price of a contract, to each identified performance obligation based on stand-alone selling price (“SSP”). A fixed discount is always subject to allocation in this manner. If the transaction price is considered variable, theThe Company determines if thevariable consideration is associated with one or many, but not all of the performance obligations and allocates accordingly. Judgment is also required to determine the stand-alone selling price (“SSP")SSP for each distinct performance obligation. The Company derives SSP for its performance obligations through a stratification methodology and considerconsiders a few characteristics including consideration related to different service types, customer and geography characteristics. The Company uses a single amount to estimate SSP for items that are not sold separately, such as maintenance on term-based licenses. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, such as when the Company does not sell the product or service separately, the Company determines the SSP using information that may include market conditions and other observable inputs.

On occasion, the Company will fulfill only part of a purchase order due to lack of current availability for one or more items requested on an order. Its practice is to ship what is on hand, with the remaining goods shipped once the product is in stock which is generally less than one year from the date of the order. Depending on the terms of the contract or operationally, undelivered or backordered items may be canceled by either party at their discretion.

As of June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company's deferred revenue balance was $196.0$202.7 million. As of March 31, 2019, the Company's deferred revenue balance was $193.9 million. During the three months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $51.2$50.7 million in revenues that were reflected in deferred revenue at the beginning of the period.

The table below represents aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the performance obligations that are unsatisfied (or partially unsatisfied) as of June 30,December 31, 2019:
 June 30, 2019 December 31, 2019
(in millions) Current Noncurrent Total Current Noncurrent Total
Performance obligations $143.7
 $56.6
 $200.3
 $145.9
 $62.8
 $208.7


Upon establishment of creditworthiness, the Company may extend credit terms to its customers which typically ranges between 30 and 90 days from the date of invoice depending on geographic region and type of customer. The Company typically bills upon product hardware shipment, at time of software activation or upon completion of services. Revenue may be recognized in advance of billings due to upfront payments for multiple year time-based software purchases, revenue allocations related to partial shipments, and the reassessment of contracts previously treated as leases under ASC 840.billings. The balance of contract assets as of MarchDecember 31, 2019 was $2.4$2.6 million. None of the Company's contracts are deemed to have significant financing components.

Sales, value add, and other taxes collected concurrent with revenue producing activities are excluded from revenue.


Commercial distributors and retailers represent the Company's largest sources of net revenues. Sales through its distribution and retail channels are made primarily under agreements allowing for rights of return and include various sales incentive programs, such as back end rebates, discounts, marketing development funds, price protection, and other sales incentives. The Company has an established sales history for these arrangements and the Company records the estimated reserves at the inception of the contract as a reflection of the reduced transaction price. Customer sales returns are estimated based on historical data, relevant current data, and the monitoring of inventory build-up in the distribution channel. Revenue reserves represent a reasonable estimation made by management and are subject to significant judgment. Estimated reserves may differ from actual returns or incentives provided, due to unforeseen customer return or claim patterns or changes in circumstances. For certain customer contracts which have historically demonstrated variability, the Company has considered the likelihood of being under-reserved and havehas considered a constraint accordingly. Provisions for Sales Returns are presented within Accrued Liabilitiesaccrued liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.condensed consolidated balance sheets. Provisions for promotions, rebates, and other sales incentives are presented as a reduction of Accounts Receivableaccounts receivable unless there is no identifiable right offset, in which case they are presented within Accrued Liabilitiesaccrued liabilities on its Consolidated Balance Sheets.condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 6, Details of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts above for additional details.


For certain arrangements, the Company pays commissions, bonuses and taxes associated with obtaining the contracts. The Company capitalizes such costs if they are deemed to be incremental and recoverable. The Company has elected to use the practical expedient to record the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that the entity otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. Determining the amortization period of costs related to obtaining a contract involves judgment. Capitalized commissions and related expenses, on hardware sales and services recognized at a point in time generally have an amortization period of less than one year. Maintenance-related performance obligations generally have an amortization period greater than one year when considering renewals. Capitalized commissions are amortized to Sales and Marketing Expense on a straight-line basis. The capitalized amount of incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining contracts with an amortization period of greater than one year are $3.1$6.8 million as of June 30,December 31, 2019. Amortization of capitalized contract costs for the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 was immaterial.

18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Dividends

On August 6, 2019,February 4, 2020, the Company announced that the Audit Committee had declared and approved the payment of a dividend of $0.15 per share on SeptemberMarch 10, 20192020 to holders of record on AugustFebruary 20, 2019.2020.

Income Taxes

During the fiscal month January 2020, the Company transferred certain intangible assets among its wholly-owned subsidiaries to align the Company's structure to its evolving operations. The transfer will result in a step-up in tax basis of intellectual property rights and a substantial correlated increase in deferred tax assets.

Divestiture of Gaming product portfolio

On February 4, 2020, the Company announced that it signed a definitive agreement to sell our Consumer Gaming product portfolio. The transaction, which is expected to close in March of this year, is immaterial to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The discussion of our exposure to market risk related to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could vary materially as a result of a number of factors including those discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019, which could materially affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations.

Except as described below, there have been no material changes in our market risk as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019.

INTEREST RATE RISK

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our floating-rate interest payments under our $1.275 billion term loan facility. In connection with the Acquisition, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto (the “Credit Agreement”). Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a variable rate equal to (i) LIBOR plus a specified margin, or (ii) the base rate (which is the highest of (a) the prime rate publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or (c) the sum of 1% plus one-month LIBOR plus a specified margin.

On July 30, 2018, we entered into a 4-year amortizing interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America, NA as part of our overall strategy to manage our exposure to market risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates on the $1.275 billion term loan facility. As a matter of policy, we only enter into transactions that we believe will be highly effective at offsetting the underlying risk, and we do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. Our objective is to mitigate the impact of interest expense fluctuations on our profitability related to interest rate changes by minimizing movements in future debt payments with this interest rate swap.

The swap has an initial notional amount of $831 million and matures on July 31, 2022. The swap involves the receipt of floating-rate interest payments for fixed interest rate payments over the life of the agreement. We have designated this interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded to other comprehensive income (loss) on the accompanying balance sheets and reclassified into interest expense over the life of the agreement. We will review the effectiveness of this instrument on a quarterly basis, recognize current period hedge ineffectiveness immediately in earnings and will discontinue hedge accounting if we no longer consider hedging to be highly effective. For additional details, refer to Note 14, Derivatives, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. During the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, we made payments of approximately $0.7$2.6 million on our interest rate swap and recognized $0.7$3.2 million within interest expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of June 30,December 31, 2019, we had an immaterial amount of interest accrued within accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. We had an unrealized pre-tax loss of approximately $15.0$12.9 million recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of June 30,December 31, 2019. A hypothetical 10% increase or decrease on market interest rates related to our outstanding term loan facility could result in a corresponding increase or decrease in annual interest expense of approximately $0.8$0.9 million.

Interest rates were relatively unchanged in the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 compared to the same period in the prior year. In the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018 we generated interest income of $0.1 million and $0.3 million and $1.5$0.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK

We are a net receiver of currencies other than the USD. Accordingly, changes in exchange rates, and in particular a strengthening of the USD, could negatively affect our net revenues and gross margins as expressed in USD. There is a risk that we will have to adjust local currency product pricing due to competitive pressures if there is significant volatility in foreign currency exchange rates.

The primary currency fluctuations to which we are exposed are the Euro ("EUR"), British Pound Sterling ("GBP"), Australian Dollar ("AUD"), Canadian Dollar ("CAD"), Mexican Peso ("MXN"), and the Chinese Renminbi ("RMB"). We use a hedging strategy to diminish, and make more predictable, the effect of currency fluctuations. All of our hedging activities are entered into with large financial institutions, which we periodically evaluate for credit risks. We hedge our balance sheet exposure by hedging EUR, GBP, and AUD denominated cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable balances, and our economic exposure by hedging a portion of anticipated EUR and GBP denominated sales and our MXN denominated expenditures. We can provide no assurance that our strategy will be successful in the future or that exchange rate fluctuations will not materially adversely affect our business. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative trading purposes.

The impact of changes in foreign currency rates recognized in other income and (expense), net was immaterial in both the three and nine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019 and 2018. Although we hedge a portion of our foreign currency exchange exposure, the weakening of certain foreign currencies, particularly the EUR and GBP in comparison to the USD, could result in material foreign exchange losses in future periods.

Non-designated Hedges

We hedge our EUR, GBP, and AUD denominated cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable balances by entering into foreign exchange forward contracts. The table below presents the impact on the foreign exchange gain (loss) of a hypothetical 10% appreciation and a 10% depreciation of the USD against the forward currency contracts as of June 30,December 31, 2019 (in millions):
Currency - forward contractsPosition USD Value of Net Foreign Exchange Contracts Foreign Exchange Gain From 10% Appreciation of USD Foreign Exchange Loss From 10% Depreciation of USDPosition USD Value of Net Foreign Exchange Contracts Foreign Exchange Gain From 10% Appreciation of USD Foreign Exchange Loss From 10% Depreciation of USD
EURSell EUR $38.8
 $3.9
 $(3.9)Sell EUR $61.1
 $6.1
 $(6.1)
GBPSell GBP $13.4
 $1.3
 $(1.3)Sell GBP $29.8
 $3.0
 $(3.0)
AUDSell AUD $6.8
 $0.7
 $(0.7)Sell AUD $3.1
 $0.3
 $(0.3)

Cash Flow Hedges

In the threenine months ended June 30,December 31, 2019, approximately 50% of our net revenues were derived from sales outside of the U.S. and denominated primarily in EUR and GBP.

As of June 30,December 31, 2019,, we had foreign currency put and call option contracts with notional amounts of approximately €82.6€120.5 million and £27.4£40.6 million denominated in EUR and GBP, respectively. Collectively, our option contracts hedge against a portion of our forecasted foreign currency denominated sales. If the USD is subjected to either a 10% appreciation or 10% depreciation versus these net exposed currency positions, we could realize a gain of $8.39.7 million or incur a loss of $7.811.3 million, respectively.

The table below presents the impact on the Black-Scholes valuation of our currency option contracts of a hypothetical 10% appreciation and a 10% depreciation of the USD against the indicated open option contract type for cash flow hedges as of June 30,December 31, 2019 (in millions):
Currency - option contracts USD Value of Net Foreign Exchange Contracts Foreign Exchange Gain From 10% Appreciation of USD Foreign Exchange Loss From 10% Depreciation of USD USD Value of Net Foreign Exchange Contracts Foreign Exchange Gain From 10% Appreciation of USD Foreign Exchange Loss From 10% Depreciation of USD
Call options $135.9
 $0.7
 $(7.2) $197.2
 $1.0
 $(6.4)
Put options $126.1
 $7.6
 $(0.6) $182.6
 $9.5
 $(4.1)
Forwards $92.8
 $9.2
 $(9.1) $55.2
 $5.5
 $(5.5)

Collectively, our swap contracts hedge against a portion of our forecasted MXN denominated expenditures. As of June 30,December 31, 2019,, we had cross-currency swap contracts with notional amounts of approximately MXN $93.210.6 million.

The table below presents the impact on the valuation of our cross-currency swap contracts of a hypothetical 10% appreciation and a 10% depreciation of the USD as of June 30,December 31, 2019 (in millions):
Currency - cross-currency swap contractsUSD Value of Cross-Currency Swap ContractsForeign Exchange (Loss) From 10% Appreciation of USDForeign Exchange Gain From 10% Depreciation of USD
Position: Buy MXN$4.7
$(0.4)$0.5

Currency - cross-currency swap contractsUSD Value of Cross-Currency Swap ContractsForeign Exchange (Loss) From 10% Appreciation of USDForeign Exchange Gain From 10% Depreciation of USD
Position: Buy MXN$0.5
$(0.1)$0.1


 
Controls and Procedures

(a)Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b)Changes in internal control over financial reporting

On July 2, 2018, the Company completed its acquisition of Polycom. The Company is in the process of integrating the historical control over financial reporting of Polycom with the consolidated Company. In addition, the Company implemented controls related to the adoption of ASU 2016-05, Leases (Topic 842) and the related financial statement reporting. There have been no other changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.


PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are presently engaged in various legal actions arising in the normal course of business. We believe that it is unlikely that any of these actions will have a material adverse impact on our operating results; however, because of the inherent uncertainties of litigation, the outcome of any of these actions could be unfavorable and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. For additional information about our material legal proceedings, please see Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.


RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the risk factors discussed in Part I, "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019 (the "Form 10-K"), each of which could materially affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations. Except as described below, there have been no material changes to the risk factors included in the Form 10-K.

The Company has credit agreements with debt covenants which must be adhered to.

The Credit Agreement contains certain covenants, some of which become more stringent over time.  If cost reduction actions are not sufficient to generate adequate cash to pay down debt, the Company may not be able to meet the required covenants which could lead to the Company being in default of the Credit Agreement.

The Company has significant deferred tax assets the utilization of which depends on future taxable income.

If the Company is unable to generate sufficient future taxable income, a substantial valuation allowance to reduce its deferred tax assets may be required. 

The risks described here and in the Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial position, or future results of operations.


UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Share Repurchase Programs

The following table presents a month-to-month summaryinformation with respect to repurchases of our common stock made by us during the stock purchase activity in the firstthird quarter of fiscal year 2020:
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased 1
 
Average Price Paid per Share 2
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 1
 
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 3
April 1, 2019 to April 27, 20191,798
4 
N/A 
 1,369,014
April 28, 2019 to May 25, 2019141,727
4 
N/A 
 1,369,014
May 26, 2019 to June 29, 201947,647
4
N/A 
 1,369,014
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased 1
 
Average Price Paid per Share 2
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs 3
 
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs 3
September 29, 2019 to October 26, 20191,134
 N/A 
 1,369,014
October 27, 2019 to November 23, 20193,504
 N/A 
 1,369,014
November 24, 2019 to December 28, 20198,206
 N/A 
 1,369,014
1
On November 28, 2018,Represents shares of our Boardcommon stock that were tendered to us in satisfaction of Directors approved a 1 million shares repurchase program expandingemployee tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock issued pursuant to equity awards under our capacity to repurchase shares to approximately 1.7 million shares. We may repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions. There is no expiration date associated with the repurchase activity.2003 Stock Plan.
  
2
"Average Price Paid per Share" reflects open market repurchases of common stock only.
  
3
TheseOn November 28, 2018, our Board of Directors approved a 1 million share repurchase program expanding our capacity to repurchase shares reflect the availableunder a previously approved share repurchase program to approximately 1.7 million shares. Although we may repurchase shares authorized forfrom time to time in open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the expandedrepurchase program approved byduring the Board on November 28, 2018.
4
Represents only shares that were tendered to us in satisfactionthird quarter of employee tax withholding obligations uponfiscal year 2020. There is no expiration date associated with the vesting of restricted stock.
repurchase activity under the existing repurchase program.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

EXHIBITS

We have filed the following documents as Exhibits to this Form 10-Q:
Exhibit Number   Incorporation by Reference Filed Herewith
 Exhibit Description Form File No. Exhibit Filing Date 
             
10.1  8-K 001-12696 10.1 6/28/2019  
             
10.2  8-K 001-12696 10.2 6/28/2019  
             
31.1          X
             
31.2          X
             
32.1          X
             
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10.3X
31.1X
31.2X
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FORM 10-Q
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Signatures  

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements 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.

  PLANTRONICS, INC.
    
Date:August 6, 2019February 5, 2020By:/s/ Charles D. Boynton
  Name:Charles D. Boynton
  Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 

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