UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
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 December 28, 2019September 26, 2020
or
☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________to _________

Commission File Number: 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,, California95060
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(831) (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 filer☒Accelerated filer☐
Non-accelerated filer☐Smaller reporting company☐
Emerging growth company☐

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

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

As of January 29,October 26, 2020, 39,927,953 41,246,609 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding.
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FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATIONPage No.
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Overview
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Results of Operations
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Financial Condition
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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations
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Critical Accounting Estimates
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and March 31, 201928, 2020
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and NineSix Months Ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three and NineSix Months Ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineSix Months Ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) / Equity for the Three and NineSix Months Ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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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.

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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, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-lookingamended (the “Exchange Act”).  These statements may generally be identified by the use of such words as "expect," "anticipate," "believe," “could,” "expect,"estimate," "intend," “may,” "plan,"predict," "potential,"project," "shall,"or "will," “would,” or variations of such words and similar expressions or the negative of these terms.are based on current expectations and entail various risks and uncertainties.  Specific forward-looking statements and the associated risks and uncertainties contained within this Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to: (i) our beliefs with respect to statements regarding: (i)the length and severity of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and its impact across our businesses, our operations and global supply chain, including (a) our expectations the virus has caused and will continue to cause an increase in customer and partner demand for our product lines, including increased demand in collaboration endpoints, and our ability to design new product offerings to meet the change in demand due to a global hybrid work environment, (b) our inability to source component parts from key suppliers in sufficient quantities necessary to meet the high demand for certain product lines, including our Enterprise Headsets and continued uncertainty and potential impact on future quarters if these sourcing constraints continue and/or price volatility occurs, which could continue to negatively affect our profitability and/or market share, (c) expectations related to our voice product lines, as well as our services attachment rate for such products, which have been, and may continue to be, negatively impacted as companies have delayed returning their workforces to offices in many countries due to the continued impact of COVID-19; (d) expectations related to our ability to fulfill the backlog generated by supply constraints, to timely supply the number of products to fulfill current and future customer demand, including expectations that our manufacturing facility in Tijuana, Mexico will continue production at the capacity necessary to meet such demand, (e) the impact of the virus on our distribution partners, resellers, end-user customers and our production facilities, including our ability to obtain alternative sources of supply if our production facility or other suppliers are impacted by future shut downs, (f) the impact if global or regional economic conditions deteriorate further, on our customers and/or partners, including increased demand for pricing accommodations, delayed payments, delayed deployment plans, insolvency or other issues which may increase credit losses, (g) risks related to restrictions or delays in global return to worksites as a result of COVID-19, which continues to impact our employees worldwide and our customers, which has negatively impacted our voice product lines for the quarter, and restricted customer engagement; and (h) the complexity of the forecast analysis and the design and operation of internal controls; and (ii) our belief that we can manufacture or supply products in a timely manner to satisfy perishable demand; (iii) expectations related to our customers’ purchasing decisions and our ability to pivot quickly enough and/or match product production to demand, particularly 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; (iv) risks associated with significant and abrupt changes in product demand which increases the complexity of management’s evaluation of potential excess or obsolete inventory; (v) risks associated with the bankruptcy or financial weakness of distributors or key customers, or the bankruptcy of or reduction in capacity of our key suppliers; (vi) risks associated with the potential interruption in the supply of sole-sourced critical components, our ability to move to a dual-source model, and the continuity of component supply at costs consistent with our plans, which has negatively impacted in the quarter and may continue to impact our ability to timely supply product to meet our customer demand; (vii) expectations related to our services segment revenues, particularly as we introduce new generation, less complex, product solutions, or as companies shift from on premises to work from home options for their workforce, which may result in decreased demand for our professional, installation and/or managed service offerings; (viii) expectations that our current cash on hand, additional cash generated from operations, together with sources of cash through our credit facility, either alone or in combination with our election to suspend our dividend payments, will meet our liquidity needs during and following the unknown duration and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; (ix) expectations relating to our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to meet our debt covenants and timely repay all principal and interest amounts drawn under our credit facility as they become due; (x) 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; (xi) our efforts to execute to drive sales and sustainable profitable revenue growth; (ii)growth, to improve our profitability and cash flow, and accelerate debt reduction and de-levering; (xii) our expectations for new productproducts launches, the timing of their releases and their expected impact on future growth and on our existing products; (iii)(xiii) our expectations to avoid business disruption due to potential global health issues (iv)belief that our expectationsPartner Program will drive growth and profitability for synergies in the quarterboth us and additional anticipated cost savings; (v) our expectations related topartners through the sale of our gaming product, lineservices and further optimization of our Consumer product line; (vi) beliefs regarding the strategicsolutions; (xiv) risks associated with forecasting sales and financial benefits of focusingprocurement demands, which are inherently difficult, particularly with continuing uncertainty in regional and global economic conditions; (xv) uncertainties attributable to currency fluctuations, including fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and/or new or greater tariffs on our Enterprise business, simplifying business processes and reducing working capital; (vii)products; (xvi) our expectations for operating cash flowregarding our ability to control costs, streamline operations and debt; (viii)successfully implement our various cost-reduction activities and realize anticipated cost savings under such cost-reduction initiatives; (xvii) expectations relating to our Q-4quarterly and full Fiscal Year 2020annual earnings guidance; (ix) estimatesguidance, particularly as economic uncertainty, including, without limitation, uncertainty related to the
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continued impact of COVID-19, the macro-economic and political climate and other external factors, puts further pressure on management judgments used to develop forward looking financial guidance and other prospective financial information; (xviii) expectations related to GAAP and non-GAAP financial results for the fourthsecond quarter and full Fiscal Year 2020,2021, 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)(xix) 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, software and services offerings; (xii)(xx) our beliefs regarding the UC&C market, market dynamics and opportunities, and customer and partner behavior as well as our position in the market; (xiii)market, including risks associated with the potential failure of our UC&C solutions to be adopted with the breadth and speed we anticipate; (xxi) our belief that the increased adoption of certain technologies and our open architecture approach has and will continue to increase demand for our solutions; (xiv)(xxii) expectations related to the micro and macro-economic conditions in our domestic and international markets and their impact on our future business; (xv)(xxiii) 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; (xvi) our forecastsforecast and estimates with respect to tax matters, including expectations with respect to utilizing our deferred tax assets; (xvii)(xxiv) our expectations related to building strategic alliances and key partnerships with providers of collaboration tools and platforms to drive revenue growth and market share; and (xxv) our expectations regarding pending and potential future litigation, in addition to other 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. Among the factorsFactors that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those contemplated are:
Regarding the Polycom acquisition: (i) we may be unablesuch forward-looking statements are included, but not limited 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 as 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 replacing 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, 2019,28, 2020, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”("SEC") on May 17, 2019;June 8, 2020; 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.





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OVERVIEW

WePlantronics, Inc. (“Poly,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a leading global communications company that designs, builds, and markets collaboration solutions. Poly combines legendary audio expertise and powerful video and conferencing capabilities to create endpoints that power meaningful human connections and provide solutions that make life easier when they work together and with our partner's services. Our headsets, video and audio conferencing, desk phones, analytics software and services are used worldwide and are a leading global designer, manufacturer, and marketerchoice for every type of integrated communications and collaboration solutions that span headsets, open Session Initiation Protocol ("SIP") desktop phones, audio and video conferencing, cloud management and analytics software solutions, and services. home, workspace, or hybrid setting.

Our major product categories are Enterprise Headsets, which includes cordedVideo, Voice, and cordlessServices. Headsets include wired and wireless communication headsets; Consumer Headsets, which includes Bluetooth and corded products for mobile device applications, personal computer and gaming; and Voice and Video solutions, which includes open SIPSession Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) and native ecosystem desktop phones as well as conference room phones,phones; Video includes video conferencing solutions and video endpoints, includingperipherals, such as cameras, speakers, and microphones. Our broad portfolio of Services include video interoperability, hardware and software support for our devices, as well as professional, hosted, and managed services that are grounded in our deep expertise aimed at helping customers achieve their collaboration goals.

All of our solutions are designed to work in a wide rangeintegrate seamlessly with the platform and cloud conferencing services of our strategic alliance partners, whose solutions are generally deployed to create Unified Communications & Collaboration ("UC&C"), Unified Communication as a Service ("UCaaS"), and Video as a Service ("VaaS"), and/or Device as a Service ("DaaS") environments. Our RealPresence collaboration solutions range from infrastructurecloud management and analytics software enable IT administrators to endpointsconfigure and allow people to connectupdate firmware, monitor device usage, troubleshoot, and collaborate globally, naturally, and seamlessly. In addition, we offer comprehensive support services including support for our solutions and hardware devices, as well as professional, hosted, and managed services. There are significant synergies across our communication categories, and we continue to operate undergain a single operating segment.deeper understanding of user behaviors.

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, and service providers and resellers. We sell our Consumer productsas well as through both traditional and online consumer electronics retailers, consumer product retailers, office supply distributors, wireless carriers, catalog and mail order companies, and mass merchants.e-commerce channels. 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").

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Total Net Revenues (in millions)                            Operating Income (Loss) (in millions)
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ComparedThe novel strain of COVID-19 has continued to spread globally and continues to add uncertainty and influence global economic activity, the third quarterglobal supply chain and financial markets. The impact of Fiscal Year 2019, total net revenues decreased (23.4)%the pandemic on our operations has varied by local conditions, government mandates and business limitations, including travel bans, remote work and other restrictions.

As a result, we continued to $384.5 million; the decrease in total net revenues primarily was driven byexperience elevated demand for certain Enterprise Headsets and Video devices and a decline in Enterprise Headset,demand for our Voice products, including a decline in the attachment rates for services associated with such products, as companies continued to shift from in-office to work-from-home arrangements for many of their office workers. The impact of COVID-19 is fluid and uncertain, and it has caused, and may continue to cause, various negative effects as we continue to experience periodic constraints in our supply chain, specifically the sourcing of certain components and raw materials, and increased logistics costs to meet the high customer demand for specific Headsets and Video product revenues reflecting sales integrationproducts.

In responding to this pandemic, employee safety continues to be a critical concern to the Company and channel consolidation issues, Microsoft Skypewe have taken measures to Teams transition,protect our employees globally by adherence to public safety and trade issuesshelter in China that ledplace directives, physical distancing protocols within offices and manufacturing facilities, providing personal protective equipment, including face masks and hand sanitizers, conducting routine sanitation of facilities, requiring health monitoring before entry into Company facilities and restricting the number of visitors to our reducing channel inventories by reducing sales intosites. The safety protocols implemented globally meet or exceed current regulations, however we continue to monitor employees’ safety and evolving regulatory requirements. Although our distributors. Additionally,manufacturing facility remains open and certain office employees may utilize our Consumer Headset product revenues also declined driven by portfolio optimizationoffices when necessary, the majority of all non-factory employees continue to work from home, using headsets and a decrease inother Company-issued equipment.

The full extent and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our gaming products duebusiness continues to an unusually high comparison resultingbe uncertain and difficult to predict and will depend on many factors outside of our control, including the extent and duration of the pandemic, mutations of the virus, the development and availability of effective treatments or vaccines, mandates of protective public safety measures, and the impact of the pandemic on the global economy, global supply chains, and demand for our products. It is not possible at this time to foresee whether the outbreak of COVID-19 or other events beyond our control will be effectively contained, nor can we estimate the entirety of the impact that COVID-19 or such other pandemics or natural or man-made disaster will have on the global economy, our business, customers, suppliers or other business partners. As such, impacts from such events to the launchCompany are highly uncertain and the Company will continue to assess the impact from such events on our financial statements.

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As a result of purchase accounting, a total of $7.1 million of deferred revenue that otherwise would have been recognized in the third quarter ofSecond Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 was excluded from third quarter revenue of $384.5 million; the amount of deferred revenue excluded from the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2019 was $28.9 million.2021 Highlights


We reported an operating loss of $76.6 millionTotal net revenues for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 and an operating loss of $24.7 million for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2019. The decline in our results from operations primarily is due to declining revenues discussed above, lower gross margins due to lower production levels and restructuring and other related charges associated with our consumer business.

Our strategic initiatives are focused primarily on driving sustainable 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 of 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, and is allowing us to capture additional opportunities through data analytics and insight services across a broad range of communications 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, which we believe will drive sustainable profitable revenue growth.

Within the enterprise market, 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.

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 addition to enabling us to provide comprehensive solutions to drive growth over the long-term, the Acquisition also is allowing us to reevaluate our business, focus resources and efforts on our enterprise strategic 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 had begun considering strategic alternatives for our consumer headset products. As we continued to explore strategic initiatives, we concurrently worked to optimized our Consumer 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 executed on our channel inventory reduction program announced in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021 were $411 million, a decrease of $50.7 million or 11.0% compared to the same quarter in Fiscal Year 2020, primarily driven by lower net sales in our Voice and reduced our channel inventoriesConsumer Headset revenues partially offset by approximately $60 million duringincreases in Enterprise Headset and Video revenues. Refer to further discussion on total net revenues in the thirdResults of Operations below.

Product gross margins for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.2021 were 39.8 percent, a decrease of 220 basis points compared to the same quarter in Fiscal Year 2020, primarily driven by increases in logistics costs and factory capacity expansion for Headset and Video products. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by changes in our product mix to higher margin Headset and Video products.

We remain cautious aboutrepurchased $37.4 million of our outstanding debt, including $30 million of the macroeconomic environment, based on uncertainty around tradeTerm B facility and fiscal policy in$7.4 million of our 5.50% senior notes during the U.S. and internationally and broader economic uncertainty in many partssecond quarter 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 monitoring our expenditures, including opportunities to streamline our workforce, tools and processes, and continue to prioritize expenditures that further our strategic long-term growth opportunities, and go to market initiatives under a unified Poly brand.Fiscal Year 2021.




RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We group our operations into two reportable segments: Products and Services. Our Products segment consists of Headsets, Voice, and Video product categories and our Services segment consists of support, professional, managed, and cloud services and solutions.

NET REVENUES

The following graphs displaytable sets forth net revenues by product categoryreportable segment for the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and 2018:

September 28, 2019:
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(in thousands, except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Net revenues
Products$347,677 $395,137 $(47,460)(12.0)%$639,135 $777,882 $(138,747)(17.8)%
Services63,292 66,572 (3,280)(4.9)%127,554 131,594 (4,040)(3.1)%
Total net revenues$410,969 $461,709 $(50,740)(11.0)%$766,689 $909,476 $(142,787)(15.7)%
Revenue by Product Category (percent)

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NeRevenue by Product Category* (percent)

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* Year to date net revenues for Voice, Video, and Services in FY19 include only six months activity as the Acquisition closed on July 2, 2018.

Total nett products revenues decreased in the three and six months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 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 Battle Royale genre games in fiscal year 2019. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in Service revenue attributable to a decline in deferred revenue excluded due to purchase accounting.

Total net revenues increased in the nine months ended December 31, 2019 compared to the prior year period,periods, primarily due to the Acquisition. This increase was partially offset byfollowing:

•Voice product revenues declined as a result of the COVID-19 shift in demand toward "work from home" products.
•Consumer Headsets declined significantly year over year primarily due to our decision to discontinue certain low-margin mono and stereo products and the sale of our gaming headset assets in the fiscal fourth quarter of FY20.
•Partially offsetting the declines in ourVoice and Consumer, headset product revenues, largely driven by our Gamingwas growth in Enterprise Headset and Mono product lines; as well as declines in our Enterprise headset productVideo net revenues driven by declinesthe COVID-19 shift toward "work from home" and the need for office workers to be able to effectively communicate and collaborate regardless of location. Although we continue to experience periodic supply constraints on certain headsets and new video products, we were able to ship a record number of headsets and video units during the quarter, Video demand was also driven by remote learning, telemedicine, and the continued ramp of our new video portfolio.

Services

Net revenues decreased slightly in the three and six months ended September 26, 2020 in our non-UC&C Enterprise headsetSupport Services category due to the Video product revenues,mix shift from legacy Platform and Telepresence to recently launched Studio video bars, which were partiallyare less complex, easier to install and operate, and carry optional service contracts. The decrease was mostly offset by growth in our UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues.the impact of the deferred revenue fair value adjustment resulting from the Polycom Acquisition.

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The following table sets forth net revenues by geographic region for the three and six months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019:
Geographic Information (in millions)                Revenue by Region (percent)
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Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Net revenues
U.S.$183,777 $213,127 $(29,350)(13.8)%$352,058 $437,954 $(85,896)(19.6)%
Europe and Africa130,399 128,973 1,426 1.1 %224,505 245,952 (21,447)(8.7)%
Asia Pacific71,569 87,453 (15,884)(18.2)%135,833 162,301 (26,468)(16.3)%
Americas, excluding U.S.25,224 32,156 (6,932)(21.6)%54,293 63,269 (8,976)(14.2)%
Total international net revenues227,192 248,582 (21,390)(8.6)%414,631 471,522 (56,891)(12.1)%
Total net revenues$410,969 $461,709 $(50,740)(11.0)%$766,689 $909,476 $(142,787)(15.7)%
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 and six months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 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 issuesrevenues; a result of COVID-19 shift in China that led to our reducing channel inventories by reducing sales into our distributors. Additionally, ourdemand toward "work from home" products. Our Consumer Headset product revenues also declined driven by our decision to eliminate lower margin consumer products from our portfolio, optimization and a decrease inincluding the Fiscal Year 2020 sale of gaming headset assets. Sales of our gamingEnterprise Headset 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 increaseddeclined slightly primarily due to Voice, Video, and Servicea shift in product categories introduced as a resultdemand to UC&C products where we have experienced some supply shortages of the Acquisition. This increase was partially offset by continued declines in our non-UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues as well as declines in our Consumer headset product revenues which largely were driven by our Gaming and Stereo product lines.component parts. These declines were partially offset by growth in UC&C Enterprise headsetour Video product revenues.revenues as new products ramp.

International

International net revenues for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 decreased from the same prior year period primarily due to declines in Enterprise, Voice and VideoConsumer Headset product revenues, as well as declines in our Consumer headset product revenues driven by our Gaming and Stereo product lines.revenues. These declines were partially offset by an increase in Service revenue attributable to a decline inour Enterprise Headset product revenues.

During the amount of deferred revenue excluded due to purchase accounting.

International net revenues for the ninethree months ended December 31, 2019 increased from the same prior year period primarily due to the Acquisition as well as growth in our UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues. These increases were partially offset by declines in our non-UC&C Enterprise headset product revenues as well as declines in Consumer headset product revenues, which largely were driven by our Gaming and Mono product lines.

During the three months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, changes in foreign exchange rates negativelyunfavorably impacted net revenues by $3.6$7.1 million, net of the effects of hedging, compared to a $3.8 million unfavorable impact on revenue in the prior year period.

During the six months ended September 26, 2020, changes in foreign exchange rates unfavorably impacted net revenues by $4.7 million, net of the effects of hedging, compared to a $2.2$7.7 million unfavorable impact on revenue 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
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COST OF REVENUES AND GROSS PROFIT

Cost of revenues consists primarily of direct and contract manufacturing costs, warranty,amortization of acquired technology, freight, depreciation, duties,warranty, charges for excess and obsolete inventory, depreciation, duties, royalties, and overhead expenses. 
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Products:
Net revenues$347,677 $395,137 $(47,460)(12.0)%$639,135 $777,882 $(138,747)(17.8)%
Cost of revenues209,261 229,323 (20,062)(8.7)%385,876 437,939 (52,063)(11.9)%
Gross profit$138,416 $165,814 $(27,398)(16.5)%$253,259 $339,943 $(86,684)(25.5)%
Gross profit %39.8 %42.0 %39.6 %43.7 %
Services:
Net revenues$63,292 $66,572 $(3,280)(4.9)%$127,554 $131,594 $(4,040)(3.1)%
Cost of revenues20,962 26,315 (5,353)(20.3)%43,735 52,820 (9,085)(17.2)%
Gross profit$42,330 $40,257 $2,073 5.1 %$83,819 $78,774 $5,045 6.4 %
Gross profit %66.9 %60.5 %65.7 %59.9 %
Total:
Net revenues$410,969 $461,709 $(50,740)(11.0)%$766,689 $909,476 $(142,787)(15.7)%
Cost of revenues230,223 255,638 (25,415)(9.9)%429,611 490,759 (61,148)(12.5)%
Gross profit$180,746 $206,071 $(25,325)(12.3)%$337,078 $418,717 $(81,639)(19.5)%
Gross profit %44.0 %44.6 %44.0 %46.0 %
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  December 31, Increase December 31, Increase
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease)
Total net revenues $384,471
 $501,669
 $(117,198) (23.4)% $1,293,947
 $1,206,047
 $87,900
 7.3%
Cost of revenues 240,625
 286,532
 (45,907) (16.0)% 731,384
 728,438
 2,946
 0.4%
Gross profit $143,846
 $215,137
 $(71,291) (33.1)% $562,563
 $477,609
 $84,954
 17.8%
Gross profit % 37.4% 42.9% 

   43.5% 39.6%    

Products

Compared to the same prior year period, gross profit as a percentage of net revenues decreased in the three months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, primarily due to COVID-19 related incremental manufacturing and logistics costs, fixed cost items spread over lower net revenues, and inventory-related reserves taken during the current quarter in connection with the optimization of our ConsumerVideo and Voice product portfolio.transitions. Partially offsetting these unfavorable items was a decrease in the deferred revenue fair value adjustmentintangible asset amortization expense resulting from the Acquisitionlong-lived asset impairment of existing technology related to our Voice products in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 and material cost reductions as a result of in-sourcing of certain products.favorable product mix.

Compared to the same prior year period, gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased decreased in the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, primarily due to COVID-19 related incremental manufacturing and logistics costs and fixed cost items spread over lower net revenues. Partially offsetting these unfavorable items was a decrease in deferred revenue fair value adjustment when comparedintangible asset amortization expense resulting from the long-lived asset impairment of existing technology related to prior year and a non-recurring inventory fair value adjustmentour Voice products in the prior year, bothfourth quarter of which resulted fromFiscal Year 2020 and favorable product mix.

Given 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 Voice, Video, and Service products acquired through the Acquisition; therefore, smallgross profit percentages may be impacted by 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 vary based onand other factors, including production levels, distribution channels, and return rates.


Services

Compared to the prior year period, the gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased in the three and six months ended September 26, 2020, primarily due to the decrease in the Polycom acquisition-related deferred revenue fair value adjustment and a lower fixed cost base.




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OPERATING EXPENSES

Operating expenses consist primarily of research, development and engineering; selling, general and administrative; gain, net of litigation settlements, and restructuring and other related charges, all of which are summarized in the table below for the three and ninesix months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively:were as follows:
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Research, development, and engineering$52,148 $57,415 $(5,267)(9.2)%$102,177 $116,939 $(14,762)(12.6)%
Selling, general and administrative115,605 148,419 (32,814)(22.1)%232,250 312,027 (79,777)(25.6)%
(Gain) loss, net from litigation settlements— — — — %17,561 (1,162)18,723 1,611.3 %
Restructuring and other related charges6,170 5,847 323 5.5 %35,500 25,372 10,128 39.9 %
Total Operating Expenses$173,923 $211,681 $(37,758)(17.8)%$387,488 $453,176 $(65,688)(14.5)%
% of net revenues42.3 %45.8 %50.5 %49.8 %
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   
  December 31, Increase December 31, Increase 
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 2019 2018 (Decrease) 
Research, development, and engineering $53,769
 $59,661
 $(5,892) (10)% $170,708
 $140,409
 $30,299
 22 % 
Selling, general and administrative 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)% 
Restructuring and other related charges 21,724
 12,130
 9,594
 79 % 47,096
 20,711
 26,385
 127 % 
Total Operating Expenses $220,471
 $239,844
 $(19,373) (8)% $673,646
 $567,643
 $106,003
 19 % 
% of net revenues 57.3% 47.8% 
   52.1% 47.1%     


Our Research, development, and engineering expenses decreased during the three and six months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 when compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower compensation expense driven by reduction in headcount, cost control efforts, and decreased expenses due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased during the three months ended September 26, 2020 when compared to the prior year period primarily due to lower compensation expense driven by reduced variable compensationheadcount, cost control efforts, and cost reductions from our restructuring actions initiated in prior periods. Research, development, and engineeringdecreased travel expenses increased in the nine months ended December 31, 2019 primarily due to COVID-19 restrictions. The decreases were partially offset by higher incentive compensation when compared to the inclusion of Polycom operating expenses after the Acquisition.

Ourprior year period. Selling, general and administrative expensesexpenses decreased during the threesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 when compared to the prior year period primarily due to integration related expenses that did not occur in the current period, lower compensation expense, driven by reduced variable compensation,headcount and lower sales commissions, decreased expenses due to COVID-19 restrictions, and other cost reductions from our restructuring actions initiated in prior periods, and Acquisition-related costs that did not recur incontrol efforts.

During the current period. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019, primarily dueSeptember 26, 2020 we recorded litigation charges for settlements that occurred during the period. See Note 7, Commitments and Contingencies, of the accompanying notes to the inclusion of Polycom operating expenses after the Acquisition.condensed consolidated financial statements for further information regarding on-going litigation.

Compared to the prior year period, restructuring and other related charges increased in the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, primarily due to restructuring actions initiated during the period to streamlinereduce expenses and optimize our global workforcecost structure and achieve planned synergies.align with projected revenue levels. These actions consisted of headcount reductions and office closures. For more information regarding restructuring activities, see Note 10,9, Restructuring and Other Related Charges, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

INTEREST EXPENSE

  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended    
  December 31, (Increase) December 31, (Increase)
(in thousands, except percentages) 2019
2018 Decrease 2019 2018 Decrease
Interest expense $(22,533) $(25,032) $2,499
 10.0% $(70,262) $(56,252) $(14,010) (24.9)%
% of net revenues (5.9)% (5.0)%     (5.4)% (4.7)%    
Interest expense for the three and six months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 was as follows:
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Interest expense$(18,581)$(23,797)$5,216 21.9 %$(39,765)$(47,729)$7,964 16.7 %
% of net revenues(4.5)%(5.2)%(5.2)%(5.2)%

Interest expense decreased for the three and six months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 primarily due to a lower outstanding balance on the term loan facility, the gains recognized on the repurchase of outstanding debt, 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 9,8, Debt, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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

Other non-operating income, net for the three and six months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 was as follows:
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Other non-operating income (loss), net$1,366 $(625)$1,991 (318.6)%$1,592 $(292)$1,884 (645.2)%
% of net revenues0.3 %(0.1)%0.2 %— %

Other non-operating income, net for the three and six months ended September 26, 2020 increased primarily due to immaterial net foreign currency gains and immaterial unrealized gains on the deferred compensation portfolio during the current period compared to immaterial unrealizednet foreign currency 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 and lower net foreign currency gains compared to the prior period.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)BENEFIT
 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands except percentages)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019ChangeSeptember 26, 2020September 28, 2019Change
Loss before income taxes$(10,392)$(30,032)$19,640 65.4 %$(88,583)$(82,480)$(6,103)(7.4)%
Income tax expense (benefit)3,013 (4,122)7,135 173.1 %(163)(11,699)11,536 98.6 %
Net loss$(13,405)$(25,910)$12,505 48.3 %$(88,420)$(70,781)$(17,639)(24.9)%
Effective tax rate(29.0)%13.7 %0.2 %14.2 %
  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 expense 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 December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018 were (20.1)(29.0)% and (15.9)%13.7%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the ninesix months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 were 0.2% and 2018 were (17.4)% and (20.1)%14.2%, respectively.

The annual effective tax rates 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 increasechange in our annual effective tax rate for the three and six months ended September 26, 2020 relative to the prior year is primarily due to a benefit from internal intangible property restructuring between our wholly-owned subsidiaries to better align the IP structure to our evolving operations.

Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to permit use of the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the two-year period ended March 28, 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021 forecasted results in the U.S. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence, such as our projections for future growth. On the basis of this evaluation, as of September 26, 2020, a valuation allowance against U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets continues to be maintained 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.September 26, 2020.

During the nine months ended 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 ("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. The US Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit has denied the taxpayer’s request for an en banc rehearing, and the taxpayer now has until February 10, 2020 to file a petition of certiorari with the 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,September 26, 2020, we had approximately $29.5$86.3 million in DTAs.non-US net deferred tax assets ("DTAs") after valuation allowance. A significant portion of our DTAs relate to interest expense in the US that is subject to a limitation on deductibility based on income.internal intangible property restructuring between wholly-owned subsidiaries. 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.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION
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, 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, net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended 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 activities. The decrease was partially offset by higher cash collections from customers as a result of increased revenue when compared to the nine months ended December 31, 2018.

Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities during the nine months ended December 31, 2019 primarily was used for the purchase of property, plant and 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 $25 million to $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 nine months ended December 31, 2019, 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. The uses of cash were partially offset by proceeds from issuance of common stock from our Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidityThe following tables present selected financial information and statistics as of December 31, 2019, consisted of cash, cash equivalents,September 26, 2020 and short-term investments, cash we expect to generate from operations,March 28, 2020 and a $100 million revolving credit facility. At December 31, 2019, we had working capital of $202.3 million, including $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 December 31, 2019 compared to March 31, 2019 resulted fromfor the net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, which were reduced by integration-related payments, decreased revenues and cash collections, and the early repayment of long-term debt in the second quarterfirst six months of Fiscal Year 2020.Years 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments$227,876 $225,720 
Property, plant and equipment, net$150,348 $165,858 
Long-term debt, net of issuance costs$1,587,556 $1,621,694 
Working capital$193,057 $209,203 
Six Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Cash provided by operating activities$40,257 $33,566 
Cash used for investing activities$(9,219)$(7,754)
Cash used for financing activities$(32,881)$(39,587)

Our cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, of our $172.1$227.9 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments, $37.4$129.4 million was held domestically while $134.7$98.5 million was held by foreign subsidiaries, and approximately 53%73% was based in USD-denominated instruments. Our remaining investments were composed of Mutual Funds.

During Fiscal Yearthe six months ended September 26, 2020, cash generated by operating activities of $40.3 million was a result of $88.4 million of net loss, non-cash adjustments to net loss of $119.6 million and an increase in the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $9.1 million. Cash used in investing activities of $(9.2) million during the six months ended September 26, 2020 consisted primarily of cash used to acquire property, plant and equipment of $10.9 million and partially offset by proceeds from assets held for sales of $1.9 million. Cash used in financing activities of $(32.9) million during the six months ended September 26, 2020 consisted primarily of $35.6 million repayment of long-term debt and $3.0 million for taxes paid on behalf of employees related to net share settlements of vested employee equity awards. The uses of cash were partially offset by $5.7 million of proceeds from issuance of common stock from our Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP").

During the six months ended September 28, 2019, cash generated by operating activities of $33.6 million was a result of $70.8 million of net loss, non-cash adjustments to net loss of $117.3 million and a decrease in the net change in operating assets and liabilities of $12.9 million. Cash used in investing activities of $(7.8) million during the six months ended September 28, 2019 consisted primarily of cash used to acquire property, plant and equipment of $9.3 million partially offset by proceeds from the sale of real property of $2.1 million. Cash used in financing activities of $(39.6) million during the six months ended September 28, 2019 consisted primarily of early repayment of long-term debt of $25.0 million, payment of the quarterly dividend on our common stock of $11.9 million, and taxes paid on behalf of employees related to net share settlements of vested employee equity awards of $9.3 million. The uses of cash were partially offset by proceeds from issuance of common stock from our Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") of $6.6 million.

Debt

In July 2018, in connection with the Acquisition, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the "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. BorrowingsDuring the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021, we repurchased $30.0 million of our outstanding principal and recorded an immaterial gain on the extinguishment of debt. As of September 26, 2020, we had $1.099 billion of the term loan outstanding.

On February 20, 2020, we entered into an Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”) in order to relax certain financial covenants on the revolving line of credit. The financial covenants under the Credit Agreement bear interest due on a monthly basis at a variable rate equalare for the
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benefit of the revolving credit lenders only and do not apply to (i) LIBOR plus a specified margin, or (ii)any other debt of the base rate (which isCompany. As of September 26, 2020, the highestCompany has five outstanding letters 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 restrictionscredit on the abilityrevolving credit facility for a total of us$1.4 million and certainhad $98.6 million available under the revolving line of our subsidiaries to consolidate or merge, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, disposecredit. As 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 toSeptember 26, 2020, the Company beingwas in default ofcompliance with 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.covenants.

On July 30, 2018, we entered into a 4-year amortizing interest rate swap agreement with Bank of America, NA.N.A. 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 inDuring the contractually specified LIBORsix months ended September 26, 2020, the Company reclassified into interest expense $7.3 million and recorded a $15.9 million unrealized loss on its 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 havederivative 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 aan annual rate of 5.50% per annum, payable semi-annually. During the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2021 we repurchased $7.4 million of our outstanding principal and recorded an immaterial gain on May 15the extinguishment of debt. As of September 26, 2020, we had $488.8 million of debt outstanding.

We may at any time and November 15 of each year. Seefrom time to time, depending on market conditions and prices, continue to retire or purchase our outstanding debt through cash purchases and/or exchanges for equity or debt, in open-market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. Such repurchases or exchanges, if any, will be upon such terms and at such prices as we may determine, and will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.

Further information regarding the Company’s debt issuances and related hedging activity can be found in Note 98, Debt, inand Note 13, Derivatives, of the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Capital Return Program
From time to time, our Board of Directors ("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 three quartershalf of Fiscal Year 2020,2021, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, there remained 1,369,014 shares authorized for repurchase under the existing stock repurchase program. See Note 1211, Common Stock Repurchases, inof 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 ESPP. The debt we assumed for the Acquisition 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 February 4, 2020, we announced that the Audit Committee of our Board declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share, payable on March 10, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on February 20, 2020. 

We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, cash provided by operations, and the availability of additional funds under the Credit Agreement, as amended from time to time, will be sufficient to fund operations for at least the next 12 months; however,our operations. However, any projections of future financial needs and sources of working capital are subject to uncertainty.uncertainty on our financial results. 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, 2019,28, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019,June 8, 2020, 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.

Consigned Inventory

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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and March 31, 2019,28, 2020, we had off-balance sheet consigned inventories of $40.1$42.1 million and $47.1$21.7 million, respectively.

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Unconditional Purchase Obligations

We use several contract manufacturers to manufacture raw materials, components, and subassemblies for our products. We provide these contract manufacturers withproducts through our supply of demand information that typically covers periods up to 13 weeks, and theyweeks. The contract manufacturers 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 throughsuppliers using a combination of purchase orders, supplier contracts, including annual minimum purchase obligations, and open orders based on projected demand information. As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, we had outstanding off-balance sheet third-party manufacturing, component purchase, and other general and administrative commitments of $308.5$420.4 million, including the off-balance sheet consigned inventories of $40.1 million discussed above, which we expect to consume in the normal course of business.$42.1 million.

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, 2019.28, 2020.


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, 2019,28, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019.June 8, 2020. There have been no material changes to our critical accounting estimates during the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020.

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.

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Financial Statements (Unaudited)
PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
December 31,
2019		 March 31,
2019		September 26, 2020March 28,
2020
ASSETS   ASSETS  
Current assets:   Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$156,821
 $202,509
Cash and cash equivalents$213,901 $213,879 
Short-term investments15,317
 13,332
Short-term investments13,975 11,841 
Accounts receivable, net246,318
 337,671
Accounts receivable, net239,479 246,835 
Inventory, net215,038
 177,146
Inventory, net183,636 164,527 
Other current assets54,533
 50,488
Other current assets51,987 47,946 
Total current assets688,027
 781,146
Total current assets702,978 685,028 
Property, plant, and equipment, net177,482
 204,826
Property, plant, and equipment, net150,348 165,858 
Goodwill1,279,897
 1,278,380
Goodwill796,216 796,216 
Purchased intangibles, net688,258
 825,675
Purchased intangibles, net403,110 466,915 
Deferred tax assets34,647
 5,567
Deferred tax assets86,790 82,496 
Other assets62,556
 20,941
Other assets62,101 60,661 
Total assets$2,930,867
 $3,116,535
Total assets$2,201,543 $2,257,174 
   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICITLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT  
Current liabilities: 
  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$122,314
 $129,514
Accounts payable$136,463 $102,159 
Accrued liabilities363,394
 398,715
Accrued liabilities373,458 373,666 
Total current liabilities485,708
 528,229
Total current liabilities509,921 475,825 
Long term debt, net of issuance costs1,620,354
 1,640,801
Long term debt, net of issuance costs1,587,556 1,621,694 
Long-term income taxes payable98,386
 83,121
Long-term income taxes payable91,235 98,319 
Other long-term liabilities138,342
 142,697
Other long-term liabilities157,836 144,152 
Total liabilities2,342,790
 2,394,848
Total liabilities2,346,548 2,339,990 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)


 


Stockholders' equity: 
  
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' deficit:Stockholders' deficit:  
Common stock891
 884
Common stock907 896 
Additional paid-in capital1,479,880
 1,431,607
Additional paid-in capital1,526,677 1,501,340 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,425) (475)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,650)(13,582)
Retained earnings(23,926) 143,344
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(796,324)(707,904)
Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock1,451,420
 1,575,360
Total stockholders' equity before treasury stock721,610 780,750 
Less: Treasury stock, at cost(863,343) (853,673)Less: Treasury stock, at cost(866,615)(863,566)
Total stockholders' equity588,077
 721,687
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,930,867
 $3,116,535
Total stockholders' deficitTotal stockholders' deficit(145,005)(82,816)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficitTotal liabilities and stockholders' deficit$2,201,543 $2,257,174 

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

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

Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Net revenues
Net product revenues$347,677 $395,137 $639,135 $777,882 
Net service revenues63,292 66,572 127,554 131,594 
Total net revenues410,969 461,709 766,689 909,476 
Cost of revenues
Cost of product revenues209,261 229,323 385,876 437,939 
Cost of service revenues20,962 26,315 43,735 52,820 
Total cost of revenues230,223 255,638 429,611 490,759 
Gross profit180,746 206,071 337,078 418,717 
Operating expenses:
Research, development, and engineering52,148 57,415 102,177 116,939 
Selling, general, and administrative115,605 148,419 232,250 312,027 
(Gain) loss, net from litigation settlements0 0 17,561 (1,162)
Restructuring and other related charges6,170 5,847 35,500 25,372 
Total operating expenses173,923 211,681 387,488 453,176 
Operating income (loss)6,823 (5,610)(50,410)(34,459)
Interest expense(18,581)(23,797)(39,765)(47,729)
Other non-operating income (loss), net1,366 (625)1,592 (292)
Loss before income taxes(10,392)(30,032)(88,583)(82,480)
Income tax expense (benefit)3,013 (4,122)(163)(11,699)
Net loss$(13,405)$(25,910)$(88,420)$(70,781)
Loss per common share:
Basic$(0.33)$(0.65)$(2.17)$(1.80)
Diluted$(0.33)$(0.65)$(2.17)$(1.80)
Shares used in computing loss per common share:
Basic40,970 39,584 40,715 39,411 
Diluted40,970 39,584 40,715 39,411 
 Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues       
Net product revenues$316,633
 $445,441
 $1,094,515
 $1,102,012
Net service revenues67,838
 56,228
 199,432
 104,035
Total net revenues384,471
 501,669
 1,293,947
 1,206,047
Cost of revenues       
Cost of product revenues220,469
 259,673
 658,408
 676,616
Cost of service revenues20,156
 26,859
 72,976
 51,822
Total cost of revenues240,625
 286,532
 731,384
 728,438
Gross profit143,846
 215,137
 562,563
 477,609
Operating expenses:       
Research, development, and engineering53,769
 59,661
 170,708
 140,409
Selling, general, and administrative144,978
 168,053
 457,004
 406,553
Gain, net from litigation settlements—
 —
 (1,162) (30)
Restructuring and other related charges21,724
 12,130
 47,096
 20,711
Total operating expenses220,471
 239,844
 673,646
 567,643
Operating loss(76,625) (24,707) (111,083) (90,034)
Interest expense(22,533) (25,032) (70,262) (56,252)
Other non-operating income, net967
 125
 675
 3,731
Loss before income taxes(98,191) (49,614) (180,670) (142,555)
Income tax benefit(19,708) (7,880) (31,406) (28,584)
Net loss$(78,483) $(41,734) $(149,264) $(113,971)
        
Loss per common share:       
Basic$(1.97) $(1.06) $(3.78) $(3.08)
Diluted$(1.97) $(1.06) $(3.78) $(3.08)
        
Shares used in computing loss per common share:       
Basic39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
Diluted39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
        

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PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Net loss$(13,405)$(25,910)$(88,420)$(70,781)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments0 0 0 (219)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains (losses) arising during the period(3,006)2,369 (4,585)(4,335)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for revenue hedges1,652 (1,568)743 (2,927)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for cost of revenue hedges0 (62)0 (166)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for interest rate swaps3,528 945 7,251 1,597 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges2,174 1,684 3,409 (5,831)
Aggregate income tax benefit (expense) of the above items259 (434)523 1,147 
Other comprehensive income (loss)2,433 1,250 3,932 (4,903)
Comprehensive loss$(10,972)$(24,660)$(84,488)$(75,684)
 Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net loss$(78,483) $(41,734) $(149,264) $(113,971)
Other comprehensive income (loss):       
Foreign currency translation adjustments—
 115
 (219) (1,700)
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:       
Unrealized cash flow hedge gains (losses) arising during the period(1,420) (5,622) (5,755) (853)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for revenue hedges(225) (1,488) (3,152) (2,637)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for cost of revenue hedges(46) 6
 (212) (73)
Net (gains) losses reclassified into income for interest rate swaps1,565
 1,029
 3,162
 2,006
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges(126) (6,075) (5,957) (1,557)
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments:       
Unrealized holding gains (losses) during the period—
 —
 —
 198
        
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)

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PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
December 31,Six Months Ended
2019 2018 September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES   CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES  
Net loss$(149,264) $(113,971)Net loss$(88,420)$(70,781)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization172,630
 142,763
Depreciation and amortization84,371 115,074 
Amortization of debt issuance costs4,062
 3,188
Amortization of debt issuance costs2,660 2,722 
Stock-based compensation41,499
 30,709
Stock-based compensation19,618 27,597 
Deferred income taxes(66,171) (39,987)Deferred income taxes(4,056)(45,067)
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories19,076
 4,881
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories9,158 5,682 
Restructuring and related charges47,096
 20,711
Restructuring and related charges35,500 25,372 
Cash payments for restructuring charges(29,885) (11,222)Cash payments for restructuring charges(24,459)(22,949)
Other operating activities3,201
 9,070
Other operating activities(3,162)8,894 
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:   
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition: 
Accounts receivable, net34,634
 (35,938)Accounts receivable, net7,627 3,778 
Inventory, net(49,320) 11,018
Inventory, net(27,550)(55,584)
Current and other assets24,142
 30,456
Current and other assets(5,945)9,352 
Accounts payable(10,690) 16,519
Accounts payable32,892 34,910 
Accrued liabilities(46,906) 72,677
Accrued liabilities23,025 (31,694)
Income taxes22,251
 (21,631)Income taxes(21,002)26,260 
Cash provided by operating activities16,355
 119,243
Cash provided by operating activities40,257 33,566 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES   
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES 
Proceeds from sales of investments177
 125,799
Proceeds from sales of investments0 170 
Proceeds from maturities of investments—
 131,017
Purchase of investments(972) (698)Purchase of investments(238)(806)
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired—
 (1,642,241)
Capital expenditures(16,984) (16,148)Capital expenditures(10,881)(9,260)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment2,142
 —
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment1,900 2,142 
Cash used for investing activities(15,637) (1,402,271)Cash used for investing activities(9,219)(7,754)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES 
Repurchase of common stock—
 (4,780)
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(9,669) (13,863)Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(3,049)(9,281)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans6,617
 14,925
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans5,731 6,616 
Proceeds from debt issuance, net—
 1,244,713
Proceeds from revolving line of creditProceeds from revolving line of credit50,000 0 
Repayments of revolving line of creditRepayments of revolving line of credit(50,000)0 
Payment of cash dividends(17,910) (16,953)Payment of cash dividends0 (11,922)
Repayments of long-term debt(25,000) —
Repayments of long-term debt(35,563)(25,000)
Cash (used for) by financing activities(45,962) 1,224,042
Cash used for financing activitiesCash used for financing activities(32,881)(39,587)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(444) (3,519)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents1,865 (2,292)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(45,688) (62,505)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalentsNet increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents22 (16,067)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period202,509
 390,661
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period213,879 202,509 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$156,821
 $328,156
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$213,901 $186,442 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES   SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES
Cash paid for income taxes$9,853
 $30,902
Cash paid for income taxes$23,204 $5,836 
Cash paid for interest$68,039
 $54,386
Cash paid for interest$38,415 $39,777 

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PLANTRONICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) / EQUITY
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 26, 2020
 Common StockAdditional Paid-InAccumulated Other ComprehensiveRetainedTreasuryTotal Stockholders'
 SharesAmountCapitalLossEarningsStockDeficit
Balances at June 27, 202040,682 $901 $1,510,695 $(12,083)$(782,919)$(866,305)$(149,711)
Net loss— — — — (13,405)— (13,405)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax— — — 2,433 — — 2,433 
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans129 1 0 — — — 1 
Stock-based compensation— — 10,263 — — — 10,263 
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(22)— — — — (310)(310)
Proceeds from ESPP457 5 5,719 — — — 5,724 
Other equity changes— — — — — — — 
Balances at September 26, 202041,246 $907 $1,526,677 $(9,650)$(796,324)$(866,615)$(145,005)
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
 Common StockAdditional Paid-InAccumulated Other ComprehensiveRetainedTreasuryTotal Stockholders'
 SharesAmountCapitalLossEarningsStockEquity
Balances at June 29, 201939,578 $887 $1,445,097 $(6,628)$92,437 $(862,295)$669,498 
Net loss— — — — (25,910)— (25,910)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax— — — 1,277 — — 1,277 
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans101 1 165 — — — 166 
Repurchase of restricted common stock(9)— — — — — — 
Cash dividends— — — — (5,982)— (5,982)
Stock-based compensation— — 14,693 — — — 14,693 
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(21)— — — — (660)(660)
Proceeds from ESPP268 2 6,023 — — — 6,025 
Balances at September 28, 201939,917 $890 $1,465,978 $(5,351)$60,545 $(862,955)$659,107 

Six Months Ended September 26, 2020
 Common StockAdditional Paid-InAccumulated Other ComprehensiveRetainedTreasuryTotal Stockholders'
 SharesAmountCapitalLossEarningsStockDeficit
Balances at March 28, 2020$40,406 $896 $1,501,340 $(13,582)$(707,904)$(863,566)$(82,816)
Net loss— — — — (88,420)— (88,420)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax— — — 3,932 — — 3,932 
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans648 6 0 — — — 6 
Repurchase of restricted common stock(10)— — — — — — 
Stock-based compensation— — 19,618 — — — 19,618 
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(255)— — — — (3,049)(3,049)
Proceeds from ESPP457 5 5,719 — — — 5,724 
Other equity changes— — — — — — — 
Balances at September 26, 2020$41,246 $907 $1,526,677 $(9,650)$(796,324)$(866,615)$(145,005)
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Six Months Ended September 28, 2019
Three Months Ended December 31, 2019 Common StockAdditional Paid-InAccumulated Other ComprehensiveRetainedTreasuryTotal Stockholders'
Common Stock Additional Paid-In Accumulated Other Comprehensive Retained Treasury Total Stockholders' SharesAmountCapitalLossEarningsStockEquity
Balances at March 30, 2019Balances at March 30, 2019$39,518 $884 $1,431,607 $(475)$143,344 $(853,673)$721,687 
Net lossNet loss— — — — (70,781)— (70,781)
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments— — — (219)— — (219)
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of taxNet unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax— — — (4,657)— — (4,657)
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
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans372 4 751 — — — 755 
Repurchase of restricted common stock(3) —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
Repurchase of restricted common stock(29)— — — — — — 
Cash dividends—
 —
 —
 —
 (5,988) —
 (5,988)Cash dividends— — — — (11,922)— (11,922)
Stock-based compensation—
 —
 13,902
 —
 —
 —
 13,902
Stock-based compensation— — 27,597 — — — 27,597 
Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(13) —
 —
 —
 —
 (388) (388)Employees' tax withheld and paid for restricted stock and restricted stock units(212)— — — — (9,282)(9,282)
Balances at December 31, 201939,929
 $891
 $1,479,880
 $(5,425) $(23,926) $(863,343) $588,077
Proceeds from ESPPProceeds from ESPP268 2 6,023 — — — 6,025 
Impact of new accounting standards adoptionImpact of new accounting standards adoption— — — — (89)— (89)
Other equity changesOther equity changes— — — — (7)— (7)
Balances at September 28, 2019Balances at September 28, 2019$39,917 $890 $1,465,978 $(5,351)$60,545 $(862,955)$659,107 
 Three 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 September 30, 201839,807
 $884
 $1,404,713
 $5,668
 $218,564
 $(839,769) $790,060
Net loss—
 —
 —
 —
 (41,734) —
 (41,734)
Foreign currency translation adjustments—
 —
 —
 113
 —
 —
 113
Net unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges, net of tax—
 —
 —
 (4,750) —
 —
 (4,750)
Proceeds from issuances under stock-based compensation plans17
 —
 52
 —
 —
 —
 52
Repurchase of restricted common stock(8) —
 —
 —
 —
 —
 —
Cash dividends—
 —
 —
 —
 (5,969) —
 (5,969)
Stock-based compensation—
 —
 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(11) —
 —
 —
 —
 (522) (522)
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.

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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, 201928, 2020 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, 2019,28, 2020, which was filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019.June 8, 2020. The results of operations for the interim period ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 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, 202027, 2021 and March 30, 2019,28, 2020, respectively, and both consist of 52 weeks. The Company’s results of operations for the three and ninesix months ended DecemberSeptember 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and December 29, 2018 both contain 13 weeks. For purposes of presentation,

Risks and uncertainties

As described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 28, 2020, which was filed with the SEC on June 8, 2020, the Company has indicatedis subject to a greater degree of uncertainty than normal in making the judgments and estimates needed to apply its significant accounting yearpolicies as ending on March 31a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company continues to assess various accounting estimates and its interim quarterly periodsother matters in context to the unknown future impacts of COVID-19 using information that is reasonably available as endingof the issuance date of the condensed consolidated financial statements. The severity of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the applicable calendar month end.

See Note 2, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, for details regarding recognitionCompany's business will depend on a number of a lease liabilityfactors, including, but not limited to, the duration and corresponding right-of-use ("ROU") asset on the balance sheetseverity of the Company'spandemic and the extent and severity of the impact on its customers and suppliers, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. As of the date of issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements, pursuantthe extent to which 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 topandemic may materially impact the Company's operating structure, the Company determined the functional currencyfinancial condition, liquidity, or results of its China subsidiaryoperations 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.uncertain.

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 FebruaryJune 2016, the FASBFinancial 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 Company adopted the new standard effective March 29, 2020, using a modified retrospective transition method, which requires a cumulative-effect adjustment, if any, to the opening balance of retained earnings to be recognized on the recognition and measurementdate 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.with prior periods not restated. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a materialhad an immaterial impact on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Under the modified retrospective approach, prior comparativeCompany’s 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 based upon the terms and conditions contained in the Purchase Agreement dated March 28, 2018 (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 Acquisition 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 Acquisition and the period over which each intangible asset will be amortized:
(in thousands, except for remaining life) Fair Value Weighted Remaining Life of Intangibles
Existing technology $538,600
 4.95
Customer relationships 245,100
 5.46
Trade name/Trademarks 115,600
 9.00
Backlog 28,100
 0.25
   Total amortizable intangible assets acquired $927,400
 5.45
In-process R&D 58,000
  
   Total acquired intangible assets $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 R&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.
Goodwill primarily is 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, and transaction and integration costs. For the nine months ended 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 $19.3 million, and (ii) the purchase accounting effect of amortization expense of purchase intangible assets of $46.4 million.or cash flows.
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)
  Nine Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands) 2018
Total net revenues $1,465,841
Operating loss (125,395)
Net loss $(152,712)


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4.3. CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND INVESTMENTS

The following tables summarize the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, and trading securities’ amortizedinvestments’ adjusted cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses, and fair value by significant investment category recorded as cash and cash equivalents, and short-term or long-term investments as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and March 31, 201928, 2020 (in thousands):
September 26, 2020Amortized
Cost		Gross
Unrealized
Gains		Gross
Unrealized
Losses		Fair
Value		Cash & Cash EquivalentsShort-term investments
(due in 1 year or less)
Cash$188,894 $— $— $188,894 $188,894 $— 
Level 1:
Mutual Funds13,339 762 (126)13,975 0 13,975 
Money Market Funds25,007 0 0 25,007 25,007 
Total cash, cash equivalents
and investments measured at fair value		$227,240 $762 $(126)$227,876 $213,901 $13,975 
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)
March 28, 2020March 28, 2020Amortized
Cost		Gross
Unrealized
Gains		Gross
Unrealized
Losses		Fair
Value		Cash & Cash EquivalentsShort-term investments (due in 1 year or less)
Cash $156,821
 $—
 $—
 $156,821
 $156,821
 $—
Cash$213,879 $— $— $213,879 $213,879 $— 
Level 1:            Level 1:
Mutual Funds 14,643
 745
 (71) 15,317
 —
 15,317
Mutual Funds12,938 31 (1,128)11,841 0 11,841 
            
Total cash, cash equivalents
and investments measured at fair value		 $171,464
 $745
 $(71) $172,138
 $156,821
 $15,317
Total cash, cash equivalents
and investments measured at fair value		$226,817 $31 $(1,128)$225,720 $213,879 $11,841 
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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and March 31, 2019,28, 2020, 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 5,4, Deferred Compensation.

The Company did not incur any material realized or unrealized gains or losses in the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and 2018.September 28, 2019. The Company recognized an unrealized gain of $1.8 million during the six months ended September 26, 2020. The Company did not incur any material realized or unrealized gains or losses in the six months ended September 28, 2019.

There were no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and 2018.September 28, 2019.

All financial assets and liabilities are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements or the accompanying notes thereto.statements. 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 and Money Market 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, an interest rate swap, a term loan facility, and 5.50% Senior Notes. The fair value of the Level 2 derivative foreign currency contracts and interest rate swap isare determined using pricing models that use observable market inputs. For more information regarding the Company's derivative assets and liabilities, see Note 14,13, Derivatives. The fair value of the Level 2 long-term debt5.50% Senior Notes 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 9,8, Debt.


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Level 3
The Company's revolving credit facility falls under the Level 3 hierarchy. The fair value of the 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 9,8, Debt.

5.4.  DEFERRED COMPENSATION

As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company held investments in mutual funds with a fair value totaling $15.3$14.0 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 $15.9$13.9 million at December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020. As of March 31, 2019,28, 2020, the Company held investments in mutual funds with a fair value totaling $13.3 million.$11.8 million, all of which related to debt and equity securities that are held in a rabbi trust under non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The total related deferred compensation liability at March 31, 201928, 2020 was $13.5$11.7 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".

6.5. DETAILS OF CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS

Accounts receivable, net:
(in thousands)September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
Accounts receivable$326,062 $350,642 
Provisions for promotions, rebates, and other(84,823)(101,666)
Provisions for doubtful accounts and sales allowances(1,760)(2,141)
Accounts receivable, net$239,479 $246,835 
  December 31, March 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2019
Accounts receivable $345,516
 $393,415
Provisions for promotions, rebates, and other (96,363) (50,789)
Provisions for doubtful accounts and sales allowances (2,835) (4,956)
Accounts receivable, net $246,318
 $337,671

The Company maintains a provision for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company regularly performs credit evaluations of its customers’ financial conditions and considers factors such as historical experience, credit quality, age of the accounts receivable balances, geographic or country-specific risks, and economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay, including any reasonable and supportable forecasts of the future. 

For the three months ended September 26, 2020, our assessment considered business and market disruptions caused by COVID-19 and estimates of credit and collectability trends. The continued volatility in market conditions and evolving shifts in credit trends are difficult to predict, causing variability and volatility that may impact our allowance for credit losses in future periods.

As a result of the Polycom Acquisition (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 a 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.

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During the quarter ended December 31,September 26, 2020, total transactions entered pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement were approximately $23.6 million, of which $23.6 million was related to the transfer of the financial asset. During the quarter ended September 28, 2019, total transactions entered pursuant to the terms of the Financing Agreement were approximately $36.0$44.9 million, of which $26.2$27.9 million was related to the transfer of the financial asset.assets. 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 sheetsheets as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and March 28, 2020 was approximately $24.3$13.0 million and $22.5 million, respectively due from the financing company, of which $14.3$13.0 million and $16.5 million, respectively was related to accounts receivable transferred. Total fees incurred pursuant to the Financing Agreement were immaterial for the quarterquarters ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019. These fees are recorded as a reduction to revenue on the Company's condensed consolidated statementstatements of operations.

Inventory, net:
(in thousands)September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
Raw materials$75,440 $97,371 
Work in process4,790 459 
Finished goods103,406 66,697 
Inventory, net$183,636 $164,527 
  December 31,
March 31,
(in thousands) 2019
2019
Raw materials $112,635
 $34,054
Work in process 610
 274
Finished goods 101,793
 142,818
Inventory, net $215,038
 $177,146


Accrued Liabilities:
(in thousands)September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
Short term deferred revenue$144,383 $144,040 
Employee compensation and benefits61,956 48,153 
Operating lease liabilities, current21,032 22,517 
Warranty obligation16,006 12,772 
Provision for returns14,211 20,146 
Accrued interest14,099 14,617 
Marketing incentives liabilities13,430 9,708 
Derivative liabilities12,541 12,840 
Income tax payable10,839 20,725 
VAT/Sales tax payable10,223 9,673 
Accrued other54,738 58,475 
Accrued liabilities$373,458 $373,666 
  December 31, March 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2019
Short term deferred revenue $139,825
 $133,200
Employee compensation and benefits 57,314
 68,882
Operating lease liabilities, current 21,074
 —
Income tax payable 17,465
 5,692
Provision for returns 18,336
 24,632
Marketing incentives liabilities 10,059
 25,369
Discounts reserve —
 46,894
Accrued interest 7,711
 10,425
Warranty obligation 12,982
 15,736
VAT/Sales tax payable 6,818
 11,804
Derivative liabilities 8,995
 3,275
Accrued other 62,815
 52,806
Accrued liabilities $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 ninesix months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
  Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018
Warranty obligation at beginning of period $17,984
 $9,604
Polycom warranty obligation(1)
 —
 9,095
Warranty provision related to products shipped 14,235
 13,533
Deductions for warranty claims processed (16,015) (14,930)
Adjustments related to preexisting warranties (590) (274)
Warranty obligation at end of period(1)
 $15,614
 $17,028

Six Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Warranty obligation at beginning of period$15,261 $17,984 
Warranty provision related to products shipped13,488 9,573 
Deductions for warranty claims processed(7,981)(9,841)
Adjustments related to preexisting warranties(2,365)(1,916)
Warranty obligation at end of period(1)
$18,403 $15,800 
(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.

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  Balance Sheet December 31, March 31,
(in thousands) Classification 2019 2019
ASSETS      
Operating right-of-use assets(1)
 Other assets $42,109
 $—
LIABILITIES      
Operating lease liabilities, current(2)
 Accrued liabilities $21,074
 $—
Operating lease liabilities, long-term Other liabilities $36,194
 $—
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6.    GOODWILL AND PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the Company's reporting segments for the periods ended September 26, 2020 and March 28, 2020 are as follows:
(in thousands)Poly Reportable SegmentProducts Reportable SegmentServices Reportable SegmentTotal Consolidated
Balance as of March 30, 2019$1,278,380 $0 $0 $1,278,380 
Adjustments(1)
1,517 1,517 
Impairment prior to re-segmentation(323,088)0 0 (323,088)
Allocation due to re-segmentation(956,809)789,561 167,248 0 
Impairment after re-segmentation0 (160,593)(160,593)
Balance as of March 28, 2020$0 $628,968 $167,248 $796,216 
Balance as of September 26, 2020$0 $628,968 $167,248 $796,216 
(1)Represents measurement period adjustments.

During the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020, the Company experienced a sustained decrease in its stock price and determined that it was more likely than not that the carrying value of the Company's reporting units exceeded their fair value. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020, the Company made key changes to its executive management, which ultimately resulted in a change to the composition of its reportable segments and consequently a change from 1 to 4 reporting units – Headsets, Voice, Video, and Services. These changes resulted in an impairment charge of $483.7 million in the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2020.

Other Intangible Assets

As of September 26, 2020, and March 28, 2020, the carrying value of other intangibles, is as follows:
As ofSeptember 26, 2020March 28, 2020
(in thousands)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountWeighted Average Remaining Useful Life
Amortizing Assets
Existing technology$427,123 $(244,263)$182,860 $427,123 $(208,848)$218,275 2.8 years
Customer relationships240,024 (106,474)133,550 240,024 (84,506)155,518 3.6 years
Trade name/Trademarks115,600 (28,900)86,700 115,600 (22,478)93,122 6.8 years
Total intangible assets$782,747 $(379,637)$403,110 $782,747 $(315,832)$466,915 3.9 years

During the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company made $8.8recognized $31.4 million and $19.2$63.8 million, respectively, in payments for operating leases included within cash provided by operating activities in its condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
(2)amortization expense. During the three and ninesix months ended December 31,September 28, 2019 the Company recognized $4.7$46.0 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 December 31, 2019, is set forth in the following table:
As of December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019  
(in thousands) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life
Amortizing Assets          
Existing technology $596,757
 $(177,829) $566,881
 $(86,301) 3.5 years
Customer relationships 245,437
 (72,440) 245,481
 (36,245) 4.1 years
Trade name/Trademarks 115,600
 (19,267) 115,600
 (9,633) 7.5 years
Non-amortizing assets          
In-process R&D —
 —
 29,892
 —
 N/A
Total intangible assets $957,794
 $(269,536) $957,854
 $(132,179) 4.2 years
           
Goodwill $1,279,897
 $—
 $1,278,380
 $—
 N/A


For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019, the Company recognized $46.1 million and $137.4$91.3 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.

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As of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020, expected amortization expense for other intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows:

in thousandsAmount
2021 (remaining six months)$61,088 
2022113,858 
2023111,232 
202465,936 
202521,688 
Thereafter29,308 
$403,110 
in thousands Amount
2020 (remaining three months) $46,296
2021 180,343
2022 166,060
2023 162,352
2024 80,940
Thereafter 52,267
  $688,258



8.7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Future Minimum Rental Payments

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 were as follows:
(in thousands) 
Operating Leases(1)
(in thousands)
Operating Leases(1)
2020 (remaining three months) $6,153
2021 23,233
2021 (remaining six months)2021 (remaining six months)$12,014 
2022 19,961
202221,022 
2023 7,613
20238,559 
2024 2,724
20246,845 
202520255,572 
Thereafter 1,102
Thereafter16,215 
Total lease payments $60,786
Total lease payments$70,227 
Less: Imputed interest(2)
 (3,518)
Less: Imputed interest(2)
(8,036)
Present value of lease liabilities $57,268
Present value of lease liabilities$62,191 
(1) The weighted average remaining lease term was 2.84.4 years as of December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020.
(2) The weighted average discount rate was 4.7%4.8% as of December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020.

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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company had outstanding off-balance sheet third-party manufacturing, component purchase, and other general and administrative commitments of $308.5$420.4 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.  

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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 tortious 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 thatOn July 13, 2020 the Company’s alleged exclusive dealing arrangements with certain distributors stifled competition inparties resolved 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,dispute 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 retrial is set to begin on May 28, 2020.dismissed.
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 was obtained on January 31, 2020.
On January 23, 2018, FullView, Inc. 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 ("IPR") of one of the patents, which was then appealed to Federal Circuit Court.Court and denied. Litigation in both matters in the United States and Canada, respectively, had beenwere stayed pending the results of that appeal. Polycom also filed an inter partes review (“IPR”)IPR of the second patent on January 31, 2019.and the PTAB denied institution of the IPR petition.  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 theThe arbitration panel awarded an immaterial amount to FullView.  On April 29, 2019 the Federal Circuit rendered its opinion affirming the Patent TrialFullView filed a First and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) opinion regarding the inter partes reexamination. On July 10, 2019, the PTAB denied institutionSecond Amended Complaint and Polycom filed a motion to dismiss. The Court granted Polycom's partial motion to dismiss without prejudice and invalidated one of the IPR ofpatents in suit. Litigation on the second patent. FullView filed its First Amended Complaint on November 27, 2019. The Company Answered and filed a Motion to Dismiss and Strike Plaintiff’s Fraudulent Concealment and Tolling Allegations on December 11, 2019.remaining patent is ongoing.

On June 21, 2018, directPacket Research Inc. filed a complaint alleging patent infringement by Polycom in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Norfolk Division.  Polycom filed a motion to change venue which was denied in October 2018. Polycom filed aThe Court granted Polycom’s Motion to Transfer Venue Pursuant to a Valid and Enforceable Forum Selection Clause to change venue to the Northern District of California.  On July 3, 2019 the Court granted the Motion to Transfer Venue to Northern District of California. PetitionsPolycom filed petitions for Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) of the asserted patents which were filedgranted by Polycom on June 24, 2019.  Thethe U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board granted institution of proceedings on all three patents on January 13, 2020.  On January 16, 2020, theBoard.  The District Court matter is stayed the case pending resolution of the IPRs. Oral argument was heard on the IPRs on October 20, 2020 with ruling expected on or around January 2021.

On November 15, 2019, Felice Bassuk, individually and on behalf of others similarly situated, filed a complaint against Plantronics, its CEO Joseph Burton, its CFO Charles Boynton and its former CFO Pamela Strayer alleging various securities law violations. Plaintiffs filed the amended complaint on June 5, 2020 and the Company’s Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint was filed on August 7, 2020.  Plaintiffs filed their Opposition on October 2, 2020 with Plantronics’ reply due on November 16, 2020.The Company disputeshearing on the allegations. OnMotion to Dismiss currently is scheduled to occur 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, 2020.13, 2021.

On December 17, 2019, Cisco Systems, Inc. filed a First Amended Complaint for Trade Secret Misappropriation against Plantronics, Inc. and certain individuals which amends a previously filed complaint against certain other individuals.  The Company disputes the allegations.  On January 27, 2020, Plantronics, Thomas Puorro, and Wilson Chung filed individual Motions to Dismiss. On January 27, 2020, Jedd WilliamsThe Company filed a Motion to Compel ArbitrationDismiss.  The Court granted the Motion to Dismiss with leave to amend as to Defendants He, Chung and StayWilliams, granted the case or, in the Alternative, to Dismiss. Plantronics joined in Mr. William's Motion to Compel Arbitration on January 28, 2020.for Defendant Williams and granted in part and denied in part the Motion to Dismiss by Defendants Puorro and Poly.  Cisco filed an Amended Complaint and the Defendants have moved to dismiss or strike portions of the Amended Complaint. The Court granted in part and denied in part the Motion to Dismiss.The matter is ongoing.


On January 24,July 22, 2020, Castlemorton Wireless, LLC filed a Complaint alleging patent infringement byKoss Corporation sued Plantronics and Polycom in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, Waco Division.division alleging patent infringement with respect to four Koss patents.  The Company disputesanswered the allegations.Complaint on October 1, 2020 disputing the claims. The matter is ongoing.  

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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 on-going 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.

9.8. DEBT

The estimated fair value and carrying value of the Company's outstanding debt as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and March 31, 201928, 2020 were as follows:
September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
(in thousands)Fair ValueCarrying ValueFair ValueCarrying Value
5.50% Senior Notes$441,455 $488,830 $359,140 $495,409 
Term loan facility$1,053,992 $1,098,726 $852,942 $1,126,285 
 December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019
(in thousands)Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value
5.50% Senior Notes$492,030
 $495,046
 $503,410
 $493,959
Term loan facility$1,123,876
 $1,125,308
 $1,152,044
 $1,146,842


As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and March 31, 2019,28, 2020, the net unamortized discount, premium and debt issuance costs on the Company's outstanding debt were $26.5$21.9 million and $31.0$25.1 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 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)
DateSpecified Price
5.50% Senior NotesPrior to May 15, 2018On or after May 15, 2018Prior to May 15, 2018105.500%
(1) Ifis 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 leasebacklease-back 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. During the three months ended September 26, 2020, the Company repurchased $7.4 million aggregate principal amount of the 5.50% Senior Notes. The Company recorded an immaterial gain on the repurchase, which is included in interest expense of the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Credit Facility Agreement

In connection with the Polycom Acquisition of Polycomcompleted 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
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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 forunder such letter of credit.


TheOn February 20, 2020, the Company entered into an Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement contains various restrictions(the “Amendment”) by and covenants, including requirements thatamong the Company, maintain certainthe financial ratios at prescribed levelsinstitutions party thereto as lenders and restrictionsWells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent (in such capacity, the “Agent”). The Amendment amended the Credit Agreement, as previously amended to (i) increase the maximum Secured Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) permitted under the Credit Agreement to 3.75 to 1.00 through December 26, 2020 and 3.00 to 1.00 thereafter and (ii) decrease the minimum Interest Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) required under the Credit Agreement to 2.25 to 1.00 through December 26, 2020 and 2.75 to 1.00 thereafter.

Additionally, the Amendment modified the calculation of the Secured Net Leverage Ratio and the Interest Coverage Ratio solely for purposes of compliance with Sections 7.11(a) and 7.11(b) of the Credit Agreement to (i) calculate the Secured Net Leverage Ratio net of the aggregate amount of unrestricted cash and Cash Equivalents (as defined in the Credit Agreement) on the abilitybalance sheet of the Company and its Restricted Subsidiaries (as defined in the Credit Agreement) as of the date of calculation up to an amount equal to $150,000,000 and (ii) solely for purposes of any fiscal quarter ending from December 29, 2019 through December 26, 2020, increase the cap on Expected Cost Savings (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in determining Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to the greater of (A) 20% of Consolidated EBITDA for such Measurement Period (as defined in the Credit Agreement) (calculated before giving effect to any such Expected Cost Savings to be added back pursuant to clause (a)(ix) of the definition of Consolidated EBITDA) and (B)(x) for the period from December 29, 2019 through March 28, 2020, $121,000,000, (y) for the period from March 29, 2020 through June 27, 2020, $107,000,000 and (z) for the period from June 28, 2020 through December 26, 2020, $88,000,000.
The financial covenants under the Credit Agreement described above are for the benefit of the revolving credit lenders only and do not apply to any other debt of the Company. The Credit Agreement also contains various other restrictions and covenants, some of which have become more stringent over time, including restrictions on our, and certain of itsour subsidiaries, ability 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 includesCompany has the followingunilateral ability to terminate the revolving line of credit such that the financial covenants applicable to the revolving credit facility only: (i) a maximum 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.Thedescribed above are no longer applicable. 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
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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,September 26, 2020, the Company was in compliance with itsthe financial 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 monthswithout penalty. Additionally, the Company is subject to mandatory debt repayments five business days after the filing of entering into thisits financial statements for any annual period in which the Company generates excess cash as defined by the Credit Agreement. In accordance with the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company did not generate excess cash during Fiscal Year 2020 and therefore is not required to make any debt repayments in Fiscal Year 2021. During the three months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company did not prepay anyrepurchased $30.0 million aggregate principal amount of the term loan facility and did not incur any prepayment penalties.facility. The Company recorded an immaterial gain on the repurchase, which is included in interest expense on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the CompanyCompany has five outstanding5 outstanding letters of credit on the revolving credit facility for a total of $1.0$1.4 million. The fair value of the term loan facility was determined based on inputs that were observable in the market (Level 2).


10.9. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

Summary of Restructuring Plans

Fiscal Year 2021 restructuring plan

During the six months ended September 26, 2020, the Company committed to additional actions to reduce expenses and right size its overall cost structure to better align with projected revenue levels. The costs incurred to date under this plan include severance benefits related to headcount reductions in the Company's global workforce and facility related charges due to closure or consolidation of leased offices.

Fiscal Year 2020 restructuring plans

During the nine months ended December 31, 2019,Fiscal Year 2020, the Company committed to additional actions to rationalize post-Acquisition operations and costs.costs to align the Company's cost structure to current revenue expectations. The costs incurred to date under these plans comprised ofinclude severance benefits andrelated to headcount reductions in the Company's global workforce, facility related charges due to consolidation of the Company's leased offices, asset impairments associated with legal entity rationalization and consumer product portfolio optimization efforts.efforts, and other costs associated with legal entity rationalization.

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,		Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Severance$11,708
 $7,185
 $25,480
 $15,726
Severance$881 $77 $23,192 $13,772 
Facility2,147
 1,892
 2,147
 1,932
Facility(156)0 1,642 0 
Other (1)
932
 3,053
 7,798
 3,053
Other (1)
867 1,037 2,308 6,867 
Non-cash asset impairment6,937
 —
 11,671
 —
Non-cash charges (2)
Non-cash charges (2)
4,578 4,733 8,358 4,733 
Total restructuring and other related charges$21,724
 $12,130
 $47,096
 $20,711
Total restructuring and other related charges$6,170 $5,847 $35,500 $25,372 
(1) Other costs primarily represent associated legal and advisory services.
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The Company's restructuring liabilities as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 is as follows (amounts in thousands):
As of March 28, 2020 Accruals Cash PaymentsAs of September 26, 2020
FY 2021 Plans
 Severance$0 $23,808 $(15,922)$7,886 
 Facility0 69 (59)10 
 Other0 2,307 (1,651)656 
Total FY2021 Plans$0 $26,184 $(17,632)$8,552 
FY 2020 Plans
 Severance$7,475 $(859)$(4,499)$2,117 
 Facility2,501 1,573 (852)3,222 
 Other1,621 0 (1,621)0 
Total FY2020 Plans$11,597 $714 $(6,972)$5,339 
FY 2019 Plans
 Severance$147 $243 $(325)$65 
 Facility0 0 0 0 
 Other117 0 (117)0 
Total FY2019 Plans$264 $243 $(442)$65 
 Severance$7,622 $23,192 $(20,746)$10,068 
 Facility2,501 1,642 (911)3,232 
 Other1,738 2,307 (3,389)656 
Grand Total$11,861 $27,141 $(25,046)$13,956 
 As of March 31, 2019
Adoption of ASC 842 (1)
 Accruals Cash Payments AdjustmentsAs of December 31, 2019
FY 2019 Plans      
 Severance$5,889
$—
$—
$(5,720)$154
$323
 Facility7,376
(7,376)—
—
—
—
 Other10
—
—
—
107
117
Total FY2019 Plans$13,275
$(7,376)$—
$(5,720)$261
$440
FY 2020 Plans      
 Severance$—
$—
$26,250
$(16,566)$(924)$8,760
 Facility—
—
2,147
(77)—
2,070
 Other—
—
7,450
(7,521)242
171
Total FY2020 Plans$—
$—
$35,847
$(24,164)$(682)$11,001
 Severance$5,889
$—
$26,250
$(22,286)$(770)$9,083
 Facility7,376
(7,376)2,147
(77)—
2,070
 Other10
—
7,450
(7,521)349
288
Grand Total$13,275
$(7,376)$35,847
$(29,884)$(421)$11,441

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

11.10. STOCK-BASED 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 EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Cost of revenues$742 $997 $1,575 $1,975 
Research, development, and engineering4,068 4,213 7,299 7,932 
Selling, general, and administrative5,453 9,483 10,749 17,690 
Stock-based compensation included in operating expenses9,521 13,696 18,048 25,622 
Total stock-based compensation10,263 14,693 19,623 27,597 
Income tax benefit(3,197)(3,147)(8,170)(3,143)
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax$7,066 $11,546 $11,453 $24,454 
  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,		 
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Cost of revenues $1,019
 $1,067
 $2,994
 $3,103
 
          
Research, development, and engineering 4,584
 2,887
 12,516
 7,877
 
Selling, general, and administrative 8,299
 7,765
 25,989
 19,729
 
Stock-based compensation included in operating expenses 12,883
 10,652
 38,505
 27,606
 
Total stock-based compensation 13,902
 11,719
 41,499
 30,709
 
Income tax benefit (2,798) (1,624) (5,941) (7,605) 
Total stock-based compensation, net of tax $11,104
 $10,095
 $35,558
 $23,104
 


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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 vested upon the one-year anniversary of the Acquisition and was paid in the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2020. Future distributions to its parents of cash made available to Triangle from the release of escrow amounts 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.
12.11. 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, there remained 1,369,014 shares authorized for repurchase under the existing stock repurchase.

Repurchasesrepurchase program approved by the Company pursuant to Board-authorized programs are shown in the following table:Board.

  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 September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, 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 September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 were $0.3 million and $0.7 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.

13.12. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), net of immaterial tax effects, are as follows:
(in thousands)(in thousands) December 31, 2019 March 31, 2019(in thousands)September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (1)
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (1)
 $(10,040) $(5,310)
Accumulated unrealized loss on cash flow hedges (1)
$(14,265)$(18,197)
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustmentsAccumulated foreign currency translation adjustments 4,615
 4,835
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments4,615 4,615 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss $(5,425) $(475)Accumulated other comprehensive loss$(9,650)$(13,582)
(1)Refer to Note 14,13, Derivatives, which discloses the nature of the Company's derivative assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and March 31, 2019.28, 2020.

14.13. 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 December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020 and March 28, 2020. 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company had International Swaps and Derivatives Association ("ISDA") agreements with 4 applicable banks and financial institutions which contained netting provisions. PlantronicsThe Company has elected to present the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities onwithin 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and March 31, 2019,28, 2020, no cash collateral had been received or pledged related to these derivative instruments.

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

(in thousands)September 26, 2020March 28, 2020
Derivative Assets(1)
Non-designated hedges$698 $266 
Cash flow hedges654 3,283 
Total derivative assets$1,352 $3,549 
Derivative Liabilities(2)
Non-designated hedges$16 $668 
Cash flow hedges2,060 811 
Interest rate swap15,920 21,411 
Accrued interest965 631 
Total derivative liabilities$18,961 $23,521 
(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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the portion of derivative liabilities classified as long-term was immaterial.$5.5 million.


Non-Designated Hedges

As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts denominated in Euros ("EUR"), and 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 December 31, 2019:September 26, 2020:
 (in thousands)Local CurrencyUSD EquivalentPositionMaturity
EUR€50,800 $59,059 Sell EUR1 month
GBP£3,600 $4,574 Sell GBP1 month
 (in thousands)Local Currency USD Equivalent Position Maturity
EUR€54,600
 $61,123
 Sell EUR 1 month
GBP£22,700
 $29,752
 Sell GBP 1 month
AUDA$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 EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts$(1,815)$3,610 $(2,733)$3,321 
  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Gain (loss) on foreign exchange contracts $(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-montheleven-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 withwith a three-monththree-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. 

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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)December 31, 2019September 26, 2020March 31, 201928, 2020
EURGBPEURGBP
Option contracts€120.560.7£40.612.3€76.867.0£25.818.4
Forward contracts€33.751.8£13.511.0€55.450.2£18.018.5


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 December 31, 2019, and March 31, 2019, the Company had foreign currency swap contracts of approximately MXN 10.6 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 December 31, 2019:

 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.N.A. 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 ninesix months ended December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020. During the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company reclassified into interest expense $3.2$7.3 million of the $12.9and had a $15.9 million unrealized loss 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 ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and 2018:September 28, 2019:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Gain (loss) included in AOCI as of beginning of period$(18,921)$(14,995)$(20,156)$(7,480)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) (effective portion)(3,006)2,369 (4,585)(4,335)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into net revenues (effective portion)1,652 (1,568)743 (2,927)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenues (effective portion)0 (62)0 (166)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into interest expense (effective portion)3,528 945 7,251 1,597 
Total amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI to income (loss) (effective portion)5,180 (685)7,994 (1,496)
Gain (loss) included in AOCI as of end of period$(16,747)$(13,311)$(16,747)$(13,311)
  Three Months Ended December 31,Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 20182019 2018
Gain (loss) included in AOCI as of beginning of period $(13,311) $2,825
$(7,480) $(1,693)
        
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) (effective portion) (1,420) (5,622)(5,755) (853)
        
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into net revenues (effective portion) (225) (1,488)(3,152) (2,637)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into cost of revenues (effective portion) (46) 6
(212) (73)
Amount of (gain) loss reclassified from OCI into interest expense (effective portion) 1,565
 1,029
3,162
 2,006
Total amount of (gain) loss reclassified from AOCI to income (loss) (effective portion) 1,294
 (453)(202) (704)
        
Gain (loss) included in AOCI as of end of period $(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 ninesix months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019, the Company did not have an ineffective portion of its cash flow hedges. During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized an immaterial loss on the ineffective portion

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15.14. 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 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 December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018 were (20.1)(29.0)% and (15.9)%13.7%, respectively. The effective tax rates for the ninesix months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 were 0.2% and 2018 were (17.4)% and (20.1)%,14.2%. respectively.

For the nine months ended 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 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 4.8%.

As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company had approximately $29.5$86.3 million in non-US net deferred tax assets ("DTAs"). after valuation allowance, and continued to maintain a 100% valuation allowance against its U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets. 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.internal intangible property restructuring between wholly-owned subsidiaries. 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 $0.1 million and $0.3 million, which reduced our effective tax rate by 0.1 percentage points and 0.7 percentage points, for the three months ended 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company had a total gross unrecognized tax benefits of $36.3$28.8 million compared with $25.5$37.2 million as of December 31, 2018.September 28, 2019. The increasereduction in gross unrecognized tax benefits is predominantly dueprimarily attributed to a $9.2 million increaseexamination closure and settlement by the IRS relating to our 2017 Fiscal Year income tax return related to reversal of the United States Tax Court’s holding in Altera Corp. v. Commissioner that upheld the first quarter fromportion of the Treasury regulations issued under IRC Section 482 requiring related-party participants in a cost sharing of priorarrangement to share stock-based compensation.compensation costs. If recognized, the gross unrecognized tax benefits would reduce the effective tax rate in the period of recognition.


16.15. 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 loss per common share for the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, and 2018:September 28, 2019:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands, except per share data)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Basic loss per common share:  
Numerator:
Net loss$(13,405)$(25,910)$(88,420)$(70,781)
Denominator:
Weighted average common shares, basic40,970 39,584 40,715 39,411 
Weighted average common shares-diluted40,970 39,584 40,715 39,411 
Basic loss per common share$(0.33)$(0.65)$(2.17)$(1.80)
Diluted loss per common share$(0.33)$(0.65)$(2.17)$(1.80)
Potentially dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per common share because their effect is anti-dilutive1,153 1,758 1,337 912 
  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands, except per share data) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Basic loss per common share:        
Numerator:        
Net loss $(78,483) $(41,734) $(149,264) $(113,971)
         
Denominator:        
Weighted average common shares, basic 39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans —
 —
 —
 —
Weighted average common shares-diluted 39,784
 39,314
 39,535
 37,063
         
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 loss per common share because their effect is anti-dilutive 1,470
 952
 834
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17.16. REVENUE AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS

The Company designs, manufactures, markets, and sells integrated communications and collaboration solutions that span headsets, for businessopen Session Initiation Protocol ("SIP") and consumer applications.  After the Acquisition, it also marketsnative ecosystem desktop phones, conference room phones, video conferencing solutions and sells voice, video,peripherals, including cameras, speakers, and content sharing UC&C solutions.microphones, cloud management and analytics software solutions, and services.

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 Enterpriseare Headsets, which includes cordedwired and cordlesswireless 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. Theheadsets; Voice, Video, and Content Sharing Solutions, include products like group series videowhich includes open Session Initiation Protocol (“SIP”) and immersive telepresence systems,native ecosystem desktop voicephones, conference room phones, and video conferencing solutions and peripherals, including cameras, speakers, and microphones. All of the Company's solutions are designed to integrate seamlessly with the platform and services of our customers choice in a wide range of Unified Communications & Collaboration ("UC&C"), Unified Communication as a Service ("UCaaS"), and Video as a Service ("VaaS") environments. The Company's cloud management and analytics software enables IT administrators to configure and update firmware, monitor device usage, troubleshoot, and gain a deep understanding of user behavior. In addition, the Company has a broad portfolio of Services including video interoperability, support for our solutions and hardware devices, as well as professional, hosted, and universal collaboration servers.managed services that are grounded in our deep expertise aimed at helping customers achieve their goals for collaboration.

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.computers. 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 ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and 2018:September 28, 2019:
  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:        
Enterprise Headsets $126,155
 $173,479
 $464,172
 $511,099
Consumer Headsets 41,125
 69,665
 128,050
 181,385
   Voice* 79,494
 116,700
 281,794
 238,009
   Video* 69,859
 85,597
 220,499
 171,519
   Services* 67,838
 56,228
 199,432
 104,035
Total net revenues $384,471

$501,669
 $1,293,947

$1,206,047
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
Headsets1
202,840 206,292 377,590 424,942 
   Voice2
49,069 98,453 99,750 202,300 
   Video2
95,768 90,392 161,795 150,640 
   Services2
63,292 66,572 127,554 131,594 
Total net revenues$410,969 $461,709 $766,689 $909,476 
*1 As announced on February 4, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with Nacon S.A. and closed the transaction on March 19, 2020, completing the sale of the Company's Consumer Gaming assets for a net amount that is not material to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements. The remaining consumer headsets are included in the Company's Enterprise products and all prior periods have been reclassified to conform to current presentation.
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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 ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and 2018.September 28, 2019. The following table presents net revenues by geography:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Products
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
U.S.$159,532 $187,935 $303,821 $386,716 
Europe and Africa114,875 111,672 192,493 212,778 
Asia Pacific52,548 68,821 97,979 126,073 
Americas, excluding U.S.20,722 26,709 44,842 52,315 
Total international net revenues188,145 207,202 335,314 391,166 
Product net revenues$347,677 $395,137 $639,135 $777,882 
Services
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:
U.S.$24,245 $25,192 $48,237 $51,238 
Europe and Africa15,524 17,301 32,012 33,175 
Asia Pacific19,021 18,632 37,854 36,228 
Americas, excluding U.S.4,502 5,447 9,451 10,953 
Total international net revenues39,047 41,380 79,317 80,356 
Service net revenues$63,292 $66,572 $127,554 $131,594 
Total net revenues$410,969 $461,709 $766,689 $909,476 
  Three Months Ended December 31, Nine Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands) 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net revenues from unaffiliated customers:        
U.S. $175,856
 $223,111
 $613,810
 $570,726
         
Europe and Africa 105,931
 146,388
 351,883
 338,935
Asia Pacific 73,630
 90,162
 235,931
 204,504
Americas, excluding U.S. 29,054
 42,008
 92,323
 91,882
Total international net revenues 208,615
 278,558
 680,137

635,321
Total net revenues $384,471
 $501,669
 $1,293,947

$1,206,047


NaN customers, ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group, accounted for 19.2%25.0% and 12.7%18.3%, respectively, of net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2019. ScanSource andSeptember 26, 2020. Ingram Micro Group and ScanSource, accounted for 19.5%19.7% and 15.7%18.3%, respectively,respectively, of net revenuerevenues for the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020. NaN customers, ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group, accounted for 16.4%21.7% and 11.5%16.8% of net revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2018,September 28, 2019, respectively. ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group accounted for 19.6% and 16.8%, respectively, of net revenue for the six months ended September 28, 2019.

NaN customers, ScanSource and Ingram Micro Group accounted for 15.0%24.9% and 10.9% of net revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

NaN customers, ScanSource, Ingram Micro Group, and Synnex Group accounted for 24.8%, 14.7%, and 12.3%23.3%, respectively, of total net accounts receivable at December 31, 2019. September 26, 2020. NaN customers, Ingram Micro Group, ScanSource, and D&H Distributors,Synnex Group, accounted for 21.3%22.2%, 19.2%17.3%, and 10.9%15.6%, respectively, of total net accounts receivable at March 31, 2019.28, 2020.

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 related costs when control over products have transferred to the customer as an expense in Cost of Revenues.


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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 recognizes 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”). The Company determines if variable consideration is associated with one or many, but not all of the performance obligations and allocates accordingly. Judgment is also required to determine the SSP for each distinct performance obligation. The Company derives SSP for its performance obligations through a stratification methodology and considers a few characteristics including consideration related to different service types, customer and geography characteristics. 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 isstock. Shipment generally occurs 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 December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company's deferred revenue balance was $202.7 million.$212.8 million. As of March 31, 2019,28, 2020, the Company's deferred revenue balance was $193.9$208.5 million. During the three months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, the Company recognized $50.7$50.9 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 December 31, 2019:September 26, 2020:
September 26, 2020
(in millions)CurrentNoncurrentTotal
Performance obligations$146.6 $68.4 $215.0 
  December 31, 2019
(in millions) Current Noncurrent Total
Performance obligations $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 beis not generally recognized in advance of billings. The balance of contract assets as of December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 was $2.6$4.3 million. As of March 28, 2020, the Company's contract assets balance was $3.7 million. None of the Company's contracts are deemed to have significant financing components.

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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 has considered a constraint accordingly. Provisions for Sales Returns are presented within accrued liabilities in the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets. Provisions for promotions, rebates, and other sales incentives are presented as a reduction of accounts receivable unless there is no identifiable right offset, in which case they are presented within accrued liabilities on its condensed consolidated balance sheets. See Note 6,5, 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 $6.8$4.7 million as of December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020. Amortization of capitalized contract costs for the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 was immaterial.

17. SEGMENT REPORTING AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

The Company's Chief Executive Officer is identified as its Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"). The CODM has organized the Company, manages resource allocations and measures performance among its 2 operating segments — Products and Services.

The Products segment includes the Company's Headsets, Voice and Video product lines. The Services segment includes maintenance support on hardware devices as well as professional, managed and cloud services and solutions. In managing the 2 operating segments the CODM uses information about their revenue and gross margin after adjustments to exclude certain non-cash transactions and activities that are not reflective of the Company's ongoing or core operations as further described below. The CODM does not review asset information by segment.

Purchase accounting amortization: Represents the amortization of purchased intangible assets recorded in connection with the Acquisition of Polycom.

Deferred revenue purchase accounting: Represents the impact of fair value purchase accounting adjustments related to deferred revenue recorded in connection with the Acquisition of Polycom. The Company's deferred revenue primarily relates to Service revenue associated with non-cancelable maintenance support on hardware devices which are typically billed in advance and recognized ratably over the contract term as those services are delivered. This adjustment represents the amount of additional revenue that would have been recognized during the period absent the write-down to fair value required under purchase accounting guidelines.

Acquisition and integration fees: Represents charges incurred in connection with the Acquisition and integration of Polycom such as system implementations, legal and accounting fees.

Stock compensation expense: Represents the non-cash expense associated with the Company's issuance of common stock and share-based awards to employees and non-employee directors.

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The following table presents segments results for revenue and gross margin, as reviewed by the CODM, and their reconciliation to the Company's condensed consolidated GAAP results:
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Segment revenues as reviewed by CODM
Products$347,970 $395,606 $639,756 $778,978 
Services67,236 74,627 136,252 151,181 
Total segment revenues as reviewed by CODM$415,206 $470,233 $776,008 $930,159 
Segment gross profit as reviewed by CODM
Products$156,627 $198,104 $290,869 $404,796 
Services46,274 48,315 92,517 98,364 
Total segment gross profit as reviewed by CODM$202,901 $246,419 $383,386 $503,160 
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)September 26, 2020September 28, 2019September 26, 2020September 28, 2019
Total segment revenues as reviewed by CODM$415,206 $470,233 $776,008 $930,159 
Deferred revenue purchase accounting(4,237)(8,524)(9,319)(20,683)
Consolidated GAAP net revenues$410,969 $461,709 $766,689 $909,476 
Total segment gross profit as reviewed by CODM (1)
$202,901 $246,419 $383,386 $503,160 
Purchase accounting amortization(17,176)(30,716)(35,414)(60,716)
Deferred revenue purchase accounting(4,237)(8,524)(9,319)(20,683)
Integration and rebranding costs0 (111)0 (1,069)
Stock-based compensation(742)(997)(1,575)(1,975)
Consolidated GAAP gross profit$180,746 $206,071 $337,078 $418,717 
(1) Includes depreciation expense of $3.6 million for both the three months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019. Includes depreciation expense of $6.9 million and $7.3 million for the six months ended September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019.


18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

DividendsNone.

On February 4, 2020, the Company announced that the Audit Committee had declared and approved the payment
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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, 2019,28, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019,June 8, 2020, 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, 2019.28, 2020.

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, NAN.A. 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 14,13, Derivatives, of the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. During the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, we made payments of approximately $2.6approximately $6.9 million on our interest rate swap and recognized $3.2$7.3 million within interest expense on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, we had an immaterial amount of$1.0 million of interest accrued within accrued liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. We had an unrealized pre-tax loss of approximately $12.9$15.9 million recorded within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as of December 31, 2019.September 26, 2020. 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 $0.9$0.1 million.

Interest rates were relatively unchangedlower in the three and ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 compared to the same period in the prior year. In the three and ninesix months ended December 31,September 26, 2020 and September 28, 2019 and 2018 we generated interest income of $0.1$0.2 million and $0.3$0.2 million and $0.6$0.2 million and $2.2$0.5 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.

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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 AUDGBP 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.sales. 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 ninesix months ended December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 and 2018.September 28, 2019. 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 AUDGBP 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 December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 (in millions):
Currency - forward contractsPositionUSD Value of Net Foreign Exchange ContractsForeign Exchange Gain From 10% Appreciation of USDForeign Exchange Loss From 10% Depreciation of USD
EURSell EUR$59.1 $5.9 $(5.9)
GBPSell GBP$4.6 $0.5 $(0.5)
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 USD
EURSell EUR $61.1
 $6.1
 $(6.1)
GBPSell GBP $29.8
 $3.0
 $(3.0)
AUDSell AUD $3.1
 $0.3
 $(0.3)

Cash Flow Hedges

In the ninesix months ended December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, approximately 50% of our net revenues were derived from sales outside of the U.S. and denominated primarily in EUR and GBP.

As of December 31, 2019,September 26, 2020, we had foreign currency put and call option contracts with notional amounts of approximately €120.5€60.7 million and £40.6£12.3 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 $9.7$4.1 million or incur a loss of $7.0 million, respectively.
$11.3 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 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
Call options $197.2
 $1.0
 $(6.4)
Put options $182.6
 $9.5
 $(4.1)
Forwards $55.2
 $5.5
 $(5.5)

Collectively, our swap contracts hedge against a portion of our forecasted MXN denominated expenditures. As of December 31, 2019, we had cross-currency swap contracts with notional amounts of approximately MXN 10.6 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 December 31, 2019September 26, 2020 (in millions):
Currency - option contractsUSD Value of Net Foreign Exchange ContractsForeign Exchange Gain From 10% Appreciation of USDForeign Exchange Loss From 10% Depreciation of USD
Call options$88.5 $1.2 $(5.8)
Put options$81.4 $3.6 $(0.5)
Forwards$73.6 $7.4 $(7.4)


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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
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Controls and Procedures

(a)Evaluation of disclosure 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)
(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 87, Commitments and Contingencies, of the accompanying notes to the condensed 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, 2019,28, 2020, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2019June 8, 2020 (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.


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UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of our common stock made by us during the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal year 2020:2021:
 
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
 
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
June 28, 2020 to July 25, 20203,170 4N/A— 1,369,014 
July 26, 2020 to August 22, 20203,800 4N/A— 1,369,014 
August 23, 2020 to September 26, 202015,201 4 N/A— 1,369,014 
1
RepresentsOn November 28, 2018, our Board of Directors approved a 1 million shares repurchase program expanding 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.
2"Average Price Paid per Share" reflects open market repurchases of our common stock only.
3These shares reflect the available shares authorized for repurchase under the expanded program approved by the Board on November 28, 2018.
4Represents only shares that were tendered to us in satisfaction of employee tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock issued pursuant to equity awardsgrants under our 2003 Stock Plan.
2
"Average Price Paid per Share" reflects open market repurchases of common stock only.
3
On November 28, 2018, our Board of Directors approved a 1 million share repurchase program expanding our capacity to repurchase shares under a previously approved share repurchase program to approximately 1.7 million shares. Although we may repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions or through privately negotiated transactions, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock under the repurchase program during the third quarter of fiscal year 2020. There is no expiration date associated with the repurchase activity under the existing repurchase program.plans.

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MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

OTHER INFORMATION

None.

EXHIBITS

We have filed the following documents as Exhibits to this Form 10-Q:
Exhibit NumberIncorporation by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
Exhibit Number10.1Incorporation by ReferenceFiled Herewith
Exhibit DescriptionFormFile No.ExhibitFiling Date
10.1
Severance Agreement and Release dated December 2, 2019as of August 14, 2020 between Registrant and Jeff LoebbakaMary Huser
X
10.2
Offer letter dated as of December 27, 2019 between Registrant and Carl Wiese
X
10.3
Executive Severance Agreement and Change of Control Agreement dated as of January 24,August 15, 2020 between Registrant and Carl WieseDave Shull
X
31.110.3
Change of Control Severance Agreement dated September 9, 2020 between Registrant and Dave Shull
X
31.1
Certification of the President and CEO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
X
31.2
Certification of Executive Vice President and CFO Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a).
X
32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
X
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the XBRL Instance Document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL documentX
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentX
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentX
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentX
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentX
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase DocumentX
104Cover Page Interactive Data File, (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)X


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Plantronics, Inc.
FORM 10-Q
CROSS REFERENCE TABLE
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item NumberPage(s)
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
    
Item 1. Financial Statements
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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Item 4. Control and Procedures
50
  
    
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   
    
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
50
  
    
Item 1A. Risk Factors
50
  
    
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
51
  
    
Item 5. Other Information
52
  
    
Item 6. Exhibits
52
  
    
Signatures
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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:February 5,October 29, 2020By:/s/ Charles D. Boynton
Name:Charles D. Boynton
Title:Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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