UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q


x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020
 
or
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___ to ___.
Commission File Number: 0-23246


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Daktronics, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)


South Dakota 46-0306862
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   
201 Daktronics Drive
Brookings,SD 
57006
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)(Zip Code)


(605) (605) 692-0200
(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, No Par ValueDAKTNASDAQ Global Select Market
Preferred Stock Purchase RightsDAKTNASDAQ Global Select Market


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


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yesx  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 filero

Accelerated filerx
Non-accelerated filero

Smaller reporting companyo
 
Emerging growth companyo
 
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. o


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


The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of November 25, 2019August 24, 2020 was 45,147,549.44,615,015.







DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 November 2,
2019
 April 27,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 May 2,
2020
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents $29,265
 $35,383
 $44,609
 $40,398
Restricted cash 59
 359
 96
 14
Marketable securities 3,618
 26,344
 1,230
 1,230
Accounts receivable, net 103,417
 65,487
 88,608
 72,577
Inventories 79,237
 78,832
 81,435
 86,803
Contract assets 34,395
 33,704
 33,261
 35,467
Current maturities of long-term receivables 4,567
 2,300
 3,306
 3,519
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 9,943
 8,319
 7,595
 9,629
Income tax receivables 4,301
 1,087
 260
 548
Property and equipment and other assets available for sale 1,860
 1,858
 1,966
 1,817
Total current assets 270,662
 253,673
 262,366
 252,002
        
Property and equipment, net 67,163
 65,314
 66,059
 67,484
Long-term receivables, less current maturities 1,758
 1,214
 739
 1,114
Goodwill 7,974
 7,889
 8,048
 7,743
Intangibles, net 4,204
 4,906
 3,070
 3,354
Investment in affiliates and other assets 15,458
 5,052
 26,526
 27,683
Deferred income taxes 11,190
 11,168
 13,312
 13,271
TOTAL ASSETS $378,409
 $349,216
 $380,120
 $372,651
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
    
Accounts payable $48,432
 $44,873
 $48,255
 $47,834
Contract liabilities 48,387
 47,178
 50,159
 50,897
Accrued expenses 36,817
 32,061
 33,941
 36,626
Warranty obligations 9,837
 9,492
 10,648
 9,764
Income taxes payable 638
 468
 1,107
 844
Total current liabilities 144,111
 134,072
 144,110
 145,965
        
Long-term warranty obligations 16,148
 14,978
 16,412
 15,860
Long-term contract liabilities 10,578
 10,053
 10,715
 10,707
Other long-term obligations 8,295
 1,339
 21,469
 22,105
Long-term income taxes payable 735
 578
 723
 582
Deferred income taxes 531
 533
 469
 452
Total long-term liabilities 36,287
 27,481
 49,788
 49,706
        
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

 November 2,
2019
 April 27,
2019
 August 1,
2020
 May 2,
2020
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:  
  
  
  
Common Stock, no par value, authorized 115,000,000 shares; 45,722,110 and 45,317,267 shares issued at November 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019, respectively 59,276
 57,699
Common Stock, no par value, authorized 115,000,000 shares; 45,913,210 and 45,913,209 shares issued at August 1, 2020 and May 2, 2020, respectively 60,010
 60,010
Additional paid-in capital 43,546
 42,561
 45,192
 44,627
Retained earnings 103,397
 93,593
 92,557
 85,090
Treasury Stock, at cost, 573,775 and 303,957 shares at November 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019, respectively (3,516) (1,834)
Treasury Stock, at cost, 1,343,281 and 1,343,281 shares at August 1, 2020 and May 2, 2020, respectively (7,297) (7,470)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,692) (4,356) (4,240) (5,277)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 198,011
 187,663
 186,222
 176,980
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $378,409
 $349,216
 $380,120
 $372,651
        
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.  
  
  
  
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)

Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Net sales$174,911
 $172,692
 $355,167
 $326,880
$143,644
 $180,256
Cost of sales134,824
 129,935
 269,575
 245,876
107,883
 134,751
Gross profit40,087
 42,757
 85,592
 81,004
35,761
 45,505
          
Operating expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
Selling16,177
 16,125
 34,474
 32,503
11,556
 18,297
General and administrative8,965
 8,574
 18,058
 17,111
7,124
 9,093
Product design and development10,121
 9,039
 20,621
 18,331
7,532
 10,500
35,263
 33,738
 73,153
 67,945
26,212
 37,890
Operating income4,824
 9,019
 12,439
 13,059
9,549
 7,615
          
Nonoperating (expense) income: 
  
  
  
 
  
Interest income162
 188
 431
 385
85
 269
Interest expense(31) (2) (66) (41)(73) (35)
Other income (expense), net(514) (66) (321) (220)
Other (expense) income, net(627) 193
          
Income before income taxes4,441
 9,139
 12,483
 13,183
8,934
 8,042
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,833) 533
 (1,821) 3
Income tax expense1,467
 1,012
Net income$7,274
 $8,606
 $14,304
 $13,180
$7,467
 $7,030
          
Weighted average shares outstanding: 
  
  
  
 
  
Basic45,115
 44,780
 45,114
 44,717
44,654
 45,089
Diluted45,267
 44,950
 45,361
 44,994
44,751
 45,261
          
Earnings per share: 
  
  
  
 
  
Basic$0.16
 $0.19
 $0.32
 $0.29
$0.17
 $0.16
Diluted$0.16
 $0.19
 $0.32
 $0.29
$0.17
 $0.16
          
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.   
  
  
   
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 November 2, 2019 October 27,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 August 1, 2020 August 3,
2019
            
Net income $7,274
 $8,606
 $14,304
 $13,180
 $7,467
 $7,030
            
Other comprehensive income (loss):            
Cumulative translation adjustments 146
 (555) (380) (1,694) 1,037
 (526)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 3
 6
 44
 (7) 
 41
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 149
 (549) (336) (1,701) 1,037
 (485)
Comprehensive income $7,423
 $8,057
 $13,968
 $11,479
 $8,504
 $6,545
            
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.            


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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance as of April 27, 2019$57,699
 $42,561
 $93,593
 $(1,834) $(4,356) $187,663
Net income
 
 7,030
 
 
 7,030
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 (526) (526)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 41
 41
Share-based compensation
 643
 
 
 
 643
Employee savings plan activity779
 
 
 
 
 779
Dividends declared ($0.05 per share)
 
 (2,250) 
 
 (2,250)
Treasury stock purchase
 
 
 (1,187) 
 (1,187)
Balance as of August 3, 201958,478
 43,204
 98,373
 (3,021) (4,841) 192,193
Net income
 
 7,274
 
 
 7,274
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 146
 146
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 3
 3
Share-based compensation
 541
 
 
 
 541
Tax payments related to RSU issuances
 (199) 
 
 
 (199)
Employee savings plan activity798
 
 
 
 
 798
Dividends declared ($0.05 per share)
 
 (2,250) 
 
 (2,250)
Treasury stock purchase
 
 
 (495) 
 (495)
Balance as of November 2, 2019$59,276
 $43,546
 $103,397
 $(3,516) $(4,692) $198,011
            
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

 Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance as of May 2, 2020$60,010
 $44,627
 $85,090
 $(7,470) $(5,277) $176,980
Net income
 
 7,467
 
 
 7,467
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 1,037
 1,037
Share-based compensation
 539
 
 
 
 539
Treasury stock reissued
 26
 
 173
 
 199
Balance as of August 1, 2020$60,010
 $45,192
 $92,557
 $(7,297) $(4,240) $186,222
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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss TotalCommon Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Treasury Stock Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total
Balance as of April 28, 2018$54,731
 $40,328
 $107,105
 $(1,834) $(2,714) $197,616
Balance as of April 27, 2019$57,699
 $42,561
 $93,593
 $(1,834) $(4,356) $187,663
Net income
 
 4,574
 
 
 4,574

 
 7,030
 
 
 7,030
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 (1,139) (1,139)
 
 
 
 (526) (526)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 (13) (13)
 
 
 
 41
 41
Share-based compensation
 651
 
 
 
 651

 643
 
 
 
 643
Exercise of stock options57
 
 
 
 
 57
Employee savings plan activity820
 
 
 
 
 820
779
 
 
 
 
 779
Dividends declared ($0.07 per share)
 
 (3,121) 
 
 (3,121)
Balance as of July 28, 201855,608
 40,979
 108,558
 (1,834) (3,866) 199,445
Net income
 
 8,606
 
 
 8,606
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 (555) (555)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 6
 6
Share-based compensation
 612
 
 
 
 612
Tax payments related to RSU issuances
 (246) 
 
 
 (246)
Dividends declared ($0.07 per share)
 
 (3,131) 
 
 (3,131)
Balance as of October 27, 2018$55,608
 $41,345
 $114,033
 $(1,834) $(4,415) $204,737
           
Dividends declared ($0.05 per share)
 
 (2,250) 
 
 (2,250)
Treasury stock purchase
 
 
 (1,187) 
 (1,187)
Balance as of August 3, 2019$58,478
 $43,204
 $98,373
 $(3,021) $(4,841) $192,193
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)

Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income$14,304
 $13,180
$7,467
 $7,030
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: 
  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: 
  
Depreciation and amortization8,724
 9,300
4,337
 4,383
Gain (loss) on sale of property, equipment and other assets30
 (93)
Loss on sale of property, equipment and other assets(53) (26)
Share-based compensation1,184
 1,263
539
 643
Contingent consideration adjustment
 (956)
Equity in loss of affiliate241
 265
Equity in loss of affiliates529
 118
Provision for doubtful accounts(535) 51
1
 5
Deferred income taxes, net(64) (85)(4) (40)
Change in operating assets and liabilities(34,156) (368)(4,271) (30,331)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(10,272) 22,557
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities8,545
 (18,218)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
  
 
  
Purchases of property and equipment(9,768) (9,833)(3,155) (5,856)
Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets149
 182
86
 73
Purchases of marketable securities
 (9,209)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities22,775
 12,034

 14,510
Purchases of and loans to equity investment(896) (854)(492) (455)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 (2,250)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities12,260
 (9,930)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(3,561) 8,272
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
  
 
  
Principal payments on long-term obligations(1,931) (431)(210) (1,221)
Dividends paid(4,500) (6,252)
 (2,250)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 57
Payments for common shares repurchased(1,682) 


 (1,187)
Tax payments related to RSU issuances(199) (246)
Net cash used in financing activities(8,312) (6,872)(210) (4,658)
      
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH(94) 73
(481) (37)
NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH(6,418) 5,828
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH4,293
 (14,641)
      
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH: 
  
 
  
Beginning of period35,742
 29,755
40,412
 35,742
End of period$29,324
 $35,583
$44,705
 $21,101
      
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Cash payments for: 
  
Cash paid (received) for: 
  
Interest$117
 $84
$43
 $33
Income taxes, net of refunds1,051
 954
786
 491
      
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: 
  
 
  
Demonstration equipment transferred to inventory$
 $97
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable1,469
 2,348
969
 786
Contributions of common stock under the ESPP1,577
 820

 779
   
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 
  
 
  
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NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)


Note 1. Basis of Presentation


Daktronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”, “Daktronics”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) are the world's industry leader in designing and manufacturing electronic scoreboards, programmable display systems and large screen video displays for sporting, commercial and transportation applications.


In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts therein.  Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results in future periods may differ from those estimates.


Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted.  The balance sheet at April 27, 2019,May 2, 2020, has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but it does not include all the information and footnotesdisclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements.These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended April 27, 2019,May 2, 2020, which are contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").  The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full fiscal year.


Daktronics, Inc. operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to April 30 of each year. When April 30 falls on a Wednesday, the fiscal year ends on the preceding Saturday. Within each fiscal year, each quarter is comprised of 13-week periods following the beginning of each fiscal year. In each 53-week year, an additional week is added to the first quarter, and each of the last three quarters is comprised of a 13-week period. The fiscal year ended April 27, 2019 consistedMay 1, 2021 will consist of 52 weeks. Fiscalweeks and the fiscal year ended May 2, 2020 will bewas a 53-week year; therefore, the sixthree months ended November 2,August 1, 2020 contains operating results for 13 weeks while the three months ended August 3, 2019 contains operating results for 27 weeks while the six months ended October 27, 2018 contains operating results for 2614 weeks.


The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the totals of the same amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows:
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents$44,609
 $20,762
Restricted cash96
 339
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows$44,705
 $21,101


Other Business Developments - Coronavirus Pandemic

During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we continued to see the global spread of the coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19"), which grew to create significant volatility, uncertainty and global economic disruption. As disclosed in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2020, we are taking proactive steps to solidify our financial position and mitigate any adverse consequences. These steps include preserving liquidity by drawing down $15,000 of our existing line of credit, which is included in the "Other long-term obligations" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we are pursuing other sources of financing, reducing investments in capital assets, reducing executive pay and board member compensation, and instituting initiatives to reduce other costs in the business. Our board of directors voted to suspend stock repurchases under our share repurchase program and to suspend dividends for the foreseeable future. We believe these measures are necessary to help preserve our ability to borrow for liquidity needs and help us be well positioned when the pandemic passes and economies begin to recover.

During fiscal 2020, we offered special voluntary retirement and voluntary exit incentive program ("Offering") and during the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we conducted a reduction in force ("RIF") to adjust our capacity and reduce on-going expenses due to the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the Offering, employees had until June 2020 to choose to participate. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, 60 employees agreed to participate and completed employment in June 2020. The approximate cost of this Offering was $931. Under the RIF, employment was terminated with 108 employees with severance totaling $1,426.

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 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
Cash and cash equivalents$29,265
 $35,557
Restricted cash59
 26
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows$29,324
 $35,583


Various government programs have been announced which provide financial relief for affected businesses that suffered reductions in revenue resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic including the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy ("CEWS") under the COVID-19 Economic Response Plan in Canada, the Australian JobKeeper subsidy in Australia, the Temporary COVID-19 Wage Subsidy in Ireland, and the Job Retention Program in the United Kingdom. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we received $812 in total governmental wage subsidies and recorded such as a reduction of compensation expense, which is mostly included in the "Costs of sales" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements


There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies and estimates as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019,May 2, 2020, other than described in the Accounting Standards Adopted section below.


Accounting Standards Adopted


In February 2016,January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which sets out the principles for the recognition, measurement, presentation and disclosure of leases for both parties to a contract (that is, lessees and lessors). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to apply a dual approach, classifying leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase of the leased asset by the lessee. This classification will determine whether the lease expense is recognized based on an effective interest method or on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. A lessee is also required to record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months regardless of their classification. ASU 2016-02 requires lessors to account for leases using an approach that is substantially equivalent to existing guidance for sales-type leases, direct financing leases and operating leases. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842 (Leases) and ASU 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), Targeted Improvements, which provide (i) narrow amendments to clarify how to apply certain aspects of the new lease standard, (ii) entities with an additional transition method to adopt the new standard, and (iii) lessors with a practical expedient for separating components of a contract.
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We adopted ASU 2016-02 and its related guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2020 for all agreements existing as of April 28, 2019. We elected the "comparatives under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 840 option" as a transitional method, which allows us to initially apply the new lease requirements at the effective date. Comparative periods were not adjusted and will continue to be reported in accordance with prior lease guidance under ASC 840. We elected the package of practical expedients, which permits us not to reassess our prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. In addition, we have elected the short-term lease recognition whereby we will not recognize operating leases related assets or liabilities for leases with a lease term of less than one year. We have also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components in the lease payments for all asset classes. This adoption did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity and cash flows, and there was no adjustment to retained earnings. As of April 28, 2019, we recognized a right of use asset for operating leases of $11,101 and a current and non-current lease liability for operating leases of $2,745 and $8,356, respectively. The right of use operating assets are included in the "Investment in affiliates and other assets" line item, the current lease liabilities are included in the "Accrued expenses" line item, and the non-current lease liabilities are included in the "Other long-term obligations" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. See "Note 12. Leases" for more information.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), which simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by removing the second step of the two-step impairment test. The amendment requires an entity to perform its annual or interim goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. A goodwill impairment will be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. ASU 2017-04 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and will require adoption on a prospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect that adoptingadopted ASU 2017-04 willduring the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and the adoption did not have an impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.statements.


In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which provides guidance regarding the measurement and recognition of credit impairment for certain financial assets. ASU 2016-13 improves financial reporting by requiring more timely recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. Under the new guidance, the ASU requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and will require adoption on a modified retrospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect that adoptingadopted ASU 2016-13 including all subsequent amendments and improvements to ASC Topic 326 issued by FASB, willits related guidance during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and the adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statementsstatements.

We estimate an allowance for doubtful accounts using a loss rate method. We measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held
at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and related disclosures.reasonable supportable forecasts.


A reconciliation of the beginning and ending allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
Balance as of May 2, 2020 $2,828
Charged to costs and expenses 735
Deductions (1) (241)
Balance as of August 1, 2020 $3,322
(1) Includes accounts determined to be uncollectible and charged against reserves.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

There are no significant ASU's issued not yet adopted as of August 1, 2020.

Note 2. Investments in Affiliates


Investments in affiliates over which we have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, recording the investment at cost and then subsequently adjusting to account for our share of the affiliates profit or losses, in accordance with the provisions of ASCAccounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 323, Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures. Investments in affiliates over which we do not have the ability to exert significant influence over the affiliate's operating and financing activities are accounted for under the cost method of accounting, recording the investment at cost and then subsequently adjusting for any changes in ownership or dividends, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 321, Investments – Equity Securities. We have evaluated our relationships with our affiliates and have determined that these entities are not variable interest entities.

The aggregate amount of investments accounted for under the equity method was $3,415 and $3,657 at November 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019, respectively. The equity method requires us to report our share of losses up to our equity investment amount. Cash paid for investments in affiliates and loans to affiliates are included in the "Purchases of and loans to equity investment" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of cash
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flows. Equity method investments as a whole are assessed for other-than-temporary impairments whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be recoverable.

The aggregate amount of investments accounted for under the equity method was $16,728 and $17,257 at August 1, 2020 and May 2, 2020, respectively. Our proportional share of the respective affiliates' earnings or losses is included in the "Other (expense) income, (expense), net" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the sixthree months ended November 2,August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, and October 27, 2018, our share of the losses of our affiliates was $241$529 and $265,$118, respectively.

The aggregate amount of investments without readily determinable fair values was $42 at November 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019. There have not been any identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on their fair value, and it is not practical to estimate their fair value. We record equity investments without readily determinable fair values at cost, less any impairment, adjusted for observable price changes. During the six months ended November 2, 2019, we did not record any changes in the measurement of such investments.


Note 3. Earnings Per Share ("EPS")


We follow the provisions of ASC 260, Earnings Per Share, where basic EPS is computed by dividing income attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period.  Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution which may occur if securities or other obligations to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock which share in our earnings.

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The following is a reconciliation of the net income and common share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and six months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 and October 27, 2018:August 3, 2019: 
  Net income  Shares  Per share income
For the three months ended August 1, 2020     
Basic earnings per share$7,467
 44,654
 $0.17
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 97
 
Diluted earnings per share$7,467
 44,751
 $0.17
For the three months ended August 3, 2019     
Basic earnings per share$7,030
 45,089
 $0.16
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 172
 
Diluted earnings per share$7,030
 45,261
 $0.16
  Net income  Shares  Per share income
For the three months ended November 2, 2019     
Basic earnings per share$7,274
 45,115
 $0.16
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 152
 
Diluted earnings per share$7,274
 45,267
 $0.16
For the three months ended October 27, 2018     
Basic earnings per share$8,606
 44,780
 $0.19
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 170
 
Diluted earnings per share$8,606
 44,950
 $0.19
For the six months ended November 2, 2019     
Basic earnings per share$14,304
 45,114
 $0.32
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 247
 
Diluted earnings per share$14,304
 45,361
 $0.32
For the six months ended October 27, 2018     
Basic earnings per share$13,180
 44,717
 $0.29
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 277
 
Diluted earnings per share$13,180
 44,994
 $0.29

 
Options outstanding to purchase 2,2822,119 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.909.96 for the three months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 and 2,3772,197 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.9410.03 for the three months ended October 27, 2018August 3, 2019 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effects would be anti-dilutive.

Options outstanding to purchase 2,238 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.97 for the six months ended November 2, 2019 and 2,129 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $10.15 for the six months ended October 27, 2018 were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effects would be anti-dilutive.


Note 4. Revenue Recognition


Disaggregation of revenue
In accordance with ASC 606-10-50, we disaggregate revenue from contracts with customers by the type of performance obligation and the timing of revenue recognition. We determine that disaggregating revenue in these categories achieves the disclosure objective to depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors and to enable users of financial statements to understand the relationship to each reportable segment.


The following table presents our disaggregation of revenue by segments:
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 Three Months Ended August 1, 2020
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$8,727
 $41,975
 $7,668
 $7,724
 $4,012
 $70,106
Limited configuration22,555
 5,419
 20,688
 6,266
 8,653
 63,581
Service and other3,224
 4,080
 587
 508
 1,558
 9,957
 $34,506
 $51,474
 $28,943
 $14,498
 $14,223
 $143,644
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$22,892
 $6,214
 $19,368
 $6,374
 $9,179
 $64,027
Goods/services transferred over time11,614
 45,260
 9,575
 8,124
 5,044
 79,617
 $34,506
 $51,474
 $28,943
 $14,498
 $14,223
 $143,644

 Three Months Ended November 2, 2019
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$9,007
 $41,413
 $5,186
 $12,419
 $10,542
 $78,567
Limited configuration26,654
 11,513
 24,127
 7,383
 13,124
 82,801
Service and other3,990
 6,393
 880
 528
 1,752
 13,543
 $39,651
 $59,319
 $30,193
 $20,330
 $25,418
 $174,911
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$27,304
 $13,169
 $22,112
 $7,521
 $13,500
 $83,606
Goods/services transferred over time12,347
 46,150
 8,081
 12,809
 11,918
 91,305
 $39,651
 $59,319
 $30,193
 $20,330
 $25,418
 $174,911
            
 Six Months Ended November 2, 2019
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$21,972
 $87,000
 $11,216
 $24,316
 $26,220
 $170,724
Limited configuration53,889
 19,226
 47,927
 13,970
 23,054
 158,066
Service and other7,825
 12,399
 1,515
 1,062
 3,576
 26,377
 $83,686
 $118,625
 $60,658
 $39,348
 $52,850
 $355,167
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$55,007
 $22,289
 $44,711
 $14,218
 $23,688
 $159,913
Goods/services transferred over time28,679
 96,336
 15,947
 25,130
 29,162
 195,254
 $83,686
 $118,625
 $60,658
 $39,348
 $52,850
 $355,167
            


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 Three Months Ended August 3, 2019
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$12,965
 $45,587
 $6,030
 $11,897
 $15,678
 $92,157
Limited configuration27,235
 7,713
 23,800
 6,587
 9,930
 75,265
Service and other3,835
 6,006
 635
 534
 1,824
 12,834
 $44,035
 $59,306
 $30,465
 $19,018
 $27,432
 $180,256
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$27,703
 $9,120
 $22,599
 $6,697
 $10,188
 $76,307
Goods/services transferred over time16,332
 50,186
 7,866
 12,321
 17,244
 103,949
 $44,035
 $59,306
 $30,465
 $19,018
 $27,432
 $180,256



 Three Months Ended October 27, 2018
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$11,426
 $38,283
 $6,671
 $10,427
 $10,776
 $77,583
Limited configuration31,385
 11,467
 24,381
 7,195
 9,851
 84,279
Service and other3,258
 5,349
 528
 455
 1,240
 10,830
 $46,069
 $55,099
 $31,580
 $18,077
 $21,867
 $172,692
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$31,896
 $12,558
 $22,060
 $7,267
 $10,126
 $83,907
Goods/services transferred over time14,173
 42,541
 9,520
 10,810
 11,741
 88,785
 $46,069
 $55,099
 $31,580
 $18,077
 $21,867
 $172,692
            
 Six Months Ended October 27, 2018
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$14,475
 $77,204
 $15,614
 $20,045
 $26,992
 $154,330
Limited configuration55,252
 17,285
 42,928
 14,278
 20,629
 150,372
Service and other6,911
 10,082
 1,158
 911
 3,116
 22,178
 $76,638
 $104,571
 $59,700
 $35,234
 $50,737
 $326,880
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$56,479
 $19,360
 $39,058
 $14,499
 $21,662
 $151,058
Goods/services transferred over time20,159
 85,211
 20,642
 20,735
 29,075
 175,822
 $76,638
 $104,571
 $59,700
 $35,234
 $50,737
 $326,880


See "Note 5. Segment Reporting" for a disaggregation of revenue by geography.


Contract balances
Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed and include unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables, which represent an unconditional right to payment subject only to the passage of time, are reclassified to accounts receivable when they are billed according to the contract terms. Contract liabilities represent amounts billed to the clients in excess of revenue recognized to date.


The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and liabilities:
 August 1, 2020 May 2, 2020 Dollar Change Percent Change
Contract assets$33,261
 $35,467
 $(2,206) (6.2)%
Contract liabilities - current50,159
 50,897
 (738) (1.4)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent10,715
 10,707
 8
 0.1

 November 2, 2019 April 27, 2019 Dollar Change Percent Change
Contract assets$34,395
 $33,704
 $691
 2.1%
Contract liabilities - current48,387
 47,178
 1,209
 2.6
Contract liabilities - noncurrent10,578
 10,053
 525
 5.2


The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 27, 2019May 2, 2020 to November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 were due to the timing of billing schedules and revenue recognition, which can vary significantly depending on the contractual payment terms and the seasonality of the sports markets. We had no material impairments of contract assets for the sixthree months ended November 2, 2019.August 1, 2020.


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For service-type warranty contracts, we allocate revenue to this performance obligation, recognize the revenue over time, and recognize costs as incurred. Earned and unearned revenues for these contracts are included in the "Contract assets" and "Contract liabilities" line items in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Changes in unearned service-type warranty contracts, net were as follows:
  August 1, 2020
Balance at beginning of period $24,490
New contracts sold 8,188
Less: reductions for revenue recognized (9,115)
Foreign currency translation and other 250
Balance at end of period $23,813


As of April 27, 2019, we had sixAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2020, our contracts in progress that were identified as loss contracts for which we recorded awere immaterial. For these contracts, the provision for losses of $2,353 and two remaining contracts with loss estimates of $360 as of November 2, 2019. These wereare included in the "Accrued expenses" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.


During the sixthree months ended November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we recognized revenue of $39,352$30,358 related to our contract liabilities as of April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020.


Remaining performance obligations
As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was $239,902.$245,756. We expect approximately $202,745$204,878 of our remaining performance obligations to be recognized over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter. Remaining performance obligations related to product and service agreements at August 1, 2020 are $182,050$191,717 and $57,852,$54,039, respectively. Although remaining performance obligations reflect business that is considered to be legally binding, cancellations, deferrals or scope adjustments may occur. Any known project cancellations, revisions to project scope and cost, foreign currency exchange fluctuations and project deferrals are reflected or excluded in the remaining performance obligation balance, as appropriate.


Note 5. Segment Reporting


We organize and manage our business by the following five5 segments which meet the definition of reportable segments under ASC 280-10, Segment Reporting: Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International. These segments are based on the customer type or geography and are the same as our business units. We evaluate segment performance based on operating results through contribution margin, which is comprised of gross profit less selling expense. We exclude general and administration expense, product design and development expense, non-operating income and expense, and income tax expense in the segment analysis. Separate financial information is available and regularly evaluated by our chief operating decision-maker (CODM), who is our president and chief executive officer, in making resource allocation decisions for our segments.  
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The following table sets forth certain financial information for each of our five reporting segments for the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Net sales:   
    Commercial$34,506
 $44,035
    Live Events51,474
 59,306
    High School Park and Recreation28,943
 30,465
    Transportation14,498
 19,018
    International14,223
 27,432
 143,644
 180,256
    
Gross profit:   
    Commercial7,742
 9,218
    Live Events9,354
 12,737
    High School Park and Recreation10,476
 10,187
    Transportation5,143
 6,754
    International3,046
 6,609
 35,761
 45,505
    
Contribution margin: (1)   
    Commercial4,441
 4,084
    Live Events7,138
 8,872
    High School Park and Recreation7,915
 6,592
    Transportation4,381
 5,452
    International330
 2,208
 24,205
 27,208
    
Non-allocated operating expenses:   
    General and administrative7,124
 9,093
    Product design and development7,532
 10,500
Operating income9,549
 7,615
    
Nonoperating income (expense):   
    Interest income85
 269
    Interest expense(73) (35)
Other (expense) income, net(627) 193
    
Income before income taxes8,934
 8,042
Income tax expense1,467
 1,012
Net income$7,467
 $7,030
    
Depreciation and amortization:   
    Commercial$772
 $974
    Live Events1,451
 1,398
    High School Park and Recreation496
 512
    Transportation237
 264
    International693
 524
    Unallocated corporate depreciation688
 711
 $4,337
 $4,383
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
Net sales:       
    Commercial$39,651
 $46,069
 $83,686
 $76,638
    Live Events59,319
 55,099
 118,625
 104,571
    High School Park and Recreation30,193
 31,580
 60,658
 59,700
    Transportation20,330
 18,077
 39,348
 35,234
    International25,418
 21,867
 52,850
 50,737
 174,911
 172,692
 355,167
 326,880
        
Gross profit:       
    Commercial7,862
 11,757
 17,080
 18,651
    Live Events11,934
 12,312
 24,671
 22,545
    High School Park and Recreation9,224
 9,759
 19,411
 19,261
    Transportation7,003
 6,140
 13,757
 11,591
    International4,064
 2,789
 10,673
 8,956
 40,087
 42,757
 85,592
 81,004
        
Contribution margin: (1)       
    Commercial2,853
 7,050
 6,937
 9,524
    Live Events8,362
 8,918
 17,234
 15,903
    High School Park and Recreation5,988
 6,706
 12,580
 13,258
    Transportation5,895
 4,991
 11,347
 9,286
    International812
 (1,033) 3,020
 530
 23,910
 26,632
 51,118
 48,501
        
Non-allocated operating expenses:       
    General and administrative8,965
 8,574
 18,058
 17,111
    Product design and development10,121
 9,039
 20,621
 18,331
Operating income4,824
 9,019
 12,439
 13,059
        
Nonoperating income (expense):       
    Interest income162
 188
 431
 385
    Interest expense(31) (2) (66) (41)
Other income (expense), net(514) (66) (321) (220)
        
Income before income taxes4,441
 9,139
 12,483
 13,183
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,833) 533
 (1,821) 3
Net income$7,274
 $8,606
 $14,304
 $13,180
        
Depreciation and amortization:       
    Commercial$895
 $1,236
 $1,869
 $2,414
    Live Events1,394
 1,334
 2,792
 2,506
    High School Park and Recreation507
 517
 1,019
 960
    Transportation252
 277
 516
 551
    International563
 723
 1,087
 1,423
    Unallocated corporate depreciation730
 725
 1,441
 1,446
 $4,341
 $4,812
 $8,724
 $9,300

(1) Contribution margin consists of gross profit less selling expense. 
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No single geographic area comprises a material amount of our net sales or property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, other than the United States.  The following table presents information about net sales and property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, in the United States and elsewhere:
 Three Months Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
Net sales:   
United States$128,069
 $149,460
Outside United States15,575
 30,796
 $143,644
 $180,256
    
    
 August 1,
2020
 May 2,
2020
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:   
United States$56,822
 $58,422
Outside United States9,237
 9,062
 $66,059
 $67,484
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
Net sales:       
United States$147,106
 $145,936
 $296,566
 $267,261
Outside United States27,805
 26,756
 58,601
 59,619
 $174,911
 $172,692
 $355,167
 $326,880
        
        
 November 2,
2019
 April 27,
2019
    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:      

United States$59,655
 $59,192
   

Outside United States7,508
 6,122
    
 $67,163
 $65,314
   


 
We have numerous customers worldwide for sales of our products and services, and no customer accounted for 10% or more of net sales; therefore, we are not economically dependent on a limited number of customers for the sale of our products and services. 


We have numerous raw material and component suppliers, and no supplier accounts for 10% or more of our cost of sales; however, we have a number of single-source suppliers that could limit our supply or cause delays in obtaining raw material and components needed in manufacturing.


Note 6. Marketable Securities


We have a cash management program which provides for the investment of cash balances not used in current operations.  We classify our investments in marketable securities as available-for-sale in accordance with the provisions of ASC 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.  Marketable securities classified as available-for-sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of tax, reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  As it relates to fixed income marketable securities, it is not likely we will be required to sell any of these investments before recovery of the entire amortized cost basis. In addition, as of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we anticipate we will recover the entire amortized cost basis of such fixed income securities, and we have determined no other-than-temporary impairments associated with credit losses were required to be recognized. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Where quoted market prices are not available, we use the market price of similar types of securities traded in the market to estimate fair value.  


As of NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019,2020, our available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
 Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Balance as of August 1, 2020     
Certificates of deposit$1,230
 $
 $1,230
 $1,230
 $
 $1,230
Balance as of May 2, 2020 
  
  
Certificates of deposit$1,230
 $
 $1,230
 $1,230
 $
 $1,230

 Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Balance as of November 2, 2019     
Certificates of deposit$2,717
 $
 $2,717
U.S. Government sponsored entities745
 
 745
Municipal bonds156
 
 156
 $3,618
 $
 $3,618
Balance as of April 27, 2019 
  
  
Certificates of deposit$3,464
 $
 $3,464
U.S. Government securities10,779
 (5) 10,774
U.S. Government sponsored entities10,510
 (28) 10,482
Municipal bonds1,626
 (2) 1,624
 $26,379
 $(35) $26,344


Realized gains or losses on investments are recorded in our condensed consolidated statements of operations as "Other (expense) income, (expense), net." Upon the sale of a security classified as available-for-sale, the security’s specific unrealized gain (loss) is reclassified out of
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accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings based on the specific identification method. In the sixthree months ended November 2,August 1, 2020 and August 3, 2019, and October 27, 2018, the reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net earnings were immaterial.


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All available-for-sale securities are classified as current assets, as they are readily available to support our current operating needs. The contractual maturities of available-for-sale debt securities as of November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 were as follows:
 Less than 12 months Total
Certificates of deposit$1,230
 $1,230
 $1,230
 $1,230

 Less than 12 months 1-5 Years Total
Certificates of deposit$1,734
 $983
 $2,717
U.S. Government sponsored entities745
 
 745
Municipal bonds156
 
 156
 $2,635
 $983
 $3,618


Note 7. Business Combinations

AJT Systems, Inc. Acquisition

We acquired the net assets of AJT Systems, Inc. ("AJT"), a Florida-based company, on June 21, 2018. The results of its operations have been included in our condensed consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition. We have not made pro forma disclosures about our acquisition of AJT because the results of its operations are not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

AJT is a developer of real-time live to air graphics rendering and video server systems for the broadcast TV industry. This acquisition will allow our organization to grow and strengthen our solution offerings to the market. This acquisition was primarily funded with cash on hand and with payments made over a three-year period.

Note 8. Goodwill


The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill related to each reportable segment for the sixthree months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 were as follows: 
 Live Events Commercial Transportation International Total
Balance as of May 2, 2020$2,266
 $3,144
 $38
 $2,295
 $7,743
Foreign currency translation13
 91
 13
 188
 305
Balance as of August 1, 2020$2,279
 $3,235
 $51
 $2,483
 $8,048
 Live Events Commercial Transportation International Total
Balance as of April 27, 2019$2,276
 $3,218
 $49
 $2,346
 $7,889
Foreign currency translation9
 64
 9
 3
 85
Balance as of November 2, 2019$2,285
 $3,282
 $58
 $2,349
 $7,974

 
We perform an analysis of goodwill on an annual basis, and it is tested for impairment more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired. We perform ourOur annual analysis is performed during our third quarter of each fiscal year, based on the goodwill amount as of the first business day of our third fiscal quarter.

In conducting our impairment testing, we compare the fair value of each of our business units to the related carrying value of the allocated assets. We utilize the income approach based on discounted projected cash flows to estimate the fair value of each unit. The projected cash flows use many estimates including market conditions and expected market demand; our ability to grow or maintain market share and gross profit; and our expected expenditures for capital and operating expenses. Assets shared or not directly attributed to a reportable segment's activities are allocated to the reportable segment based on sales and other measures.

We performed our annual impairment test for our third quarter in fiscalon November 4, 2019 which began on October 29, 2018 and concluded no goodwill impairment existed. We are currently in the process of completingplan to complete our annual analysis as of the first business day of our third quarter of fiscal 2020,2021, which beganwill begin on November 4, 2019.2, 2020.


In March 2020, we began to see the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic that could have a negative impact on our forecasted revenue and profitability and stock price declines. This, along with other market conditions, led us to perform an interim goodwill impairment analysis in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. After evaluating our results, events and circumstances, we determined no goodwill impairment was necessary. Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause uncertainty, in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we considered if any new events had occurred or if circumstances had changed such that it was more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units was below its carrying amount, and we did not identify any further impairment indicators; therefore, we did not perform an additional interim impairment analysis.



Note 9.8. Selected Financial Statement Data


Inventories consisted of the following: 
 August 1,
2020
 May 2,
2020
Raw materials$33,076
 $35,306
Work-in-process9,943
 12,102
Finished goods38,416
 39,395
 $81,435
 $86,803

 November 2,
2019
 April 27,
2019
Raw materials$33,203
 $30,789
Work-in-process9,104
 8,239
Finished goods36,930
 39,804
 $79,237
 $78,832


Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
 August 1,
2020
 May 2,
2020
Land$2,183
 $2,183
Buildings69,967
 68,804
Machinery and equipment105,188
 104,157
Office furniture and equipment6,174
 6,151
Computer software and hardware53,691
 53,441
Equipment held for rental287
 287
Demonstration equipment8,368
 8,473
Transportation equipment7,783
 7,944
 253,641
 251,440
Less accumulated depreciation187,582
 183,956
 $66,059
 $67,484
 November 2,
2019
 April 27,
2019
Land$2,176
 $1,738
Buildings67,561
 66,403
Machinery and equipment99,811
 96,486
Office furniture and equipment6,157
 6,195
Computer software and hardware52,735
 55,460
Equipment held for rental287
 287
Demonstration equipment7,547
 7,422
Transportation equipment7,993
 7,715
 244,267
 241,706
Less accumulated depreciation177,104
 176,392
 $67,163
 $65,314

 


Note 10.9. Receivables


We invoice customers based on a billing schedule as established in our contracts.  We sometimes have the ability to file a contractor’s lien against the product installed as collateral and to file claims against surety bonds to protect our interest in receivables.  Foreign sales are at times secured by irrevocable letters of credit or bank guarantees. Accounts receivable are reported net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,516$3,322 and $2,208$2,828 at NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019,2020, respectively. Included in accounts receivable as of NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 20192020 was $741 and April 27, 2019 was $717 and $440,$687, respectively, of retainage on construction-type contracts, all of which is expected to be collected within one year.


In some contracts with customers, we agree to installment payments exceeding 12 months.  The present value of these contracts and leases areis recorded as a receivable as the revenue is recognized in accordance with GAAP, and profit is recognized to the extent the present value is in excess of cost.  We generally retain a security interest in the equipment or in the cash flow generated by the equipment until the contract is paid.  The present value of long-term contracts, and lease receivables, including accrued interest and current maturities, was $6,325$4,045 and $3,514$4,633 as of NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019,2020, respectively.  Contract and lease receivables bearing annual interest rates of 5.0 to 9.0 percent are due in varying annual installments through 2024.  The face value of long-term receivables was $5,234$4,327 as of November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 and $3,271$5,166 as of April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020.


We evaluated our receivable and contract assets as of August 1, 2020 and reserved for anticipated losses. Due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, this loss may materially change from this estimate.

Note 11.10. Share Repurchase Program


On June 17, 2016, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which we may purchase up to $40,000 of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. Under this program, we may repurchase shares from time to time in open market transactions and in privately negotiated transactions based on business, market, applicable legal requirements and other considerations. The repurchase program does not require the repurchase of a specific number of shares and may be terminated at any time.


During the sixthree months ended October 27, 2018,August 1, 2020, we had no0 repurchases of shares of our outstanding common stock. During the sixthree months ended November 2,August 3, 2019, we repurchased 270187 shares of common stock at a total cost of $1,682.$1,187. As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we had $36,493$32,539 of remaining capacity under our current share repurchase program.


As part of our COVID-19 response, on April 1, 2020, our Board of Directors voted to suspend stock repurchases under our share repurchase program for the foreseeable future.

Note 12. Leases

We lease facilities and various equipment to manufacture products and provide employee collaboration space and tools. These are all classified as operating leases and have initial lease terms ranging from one to five years. These operating leases do not contain material


residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. Our lease in Sioux Falls, SD has a purchase option. We do not have any financing leases.

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. Right-of-use assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of future lease payments. The operating lease right-of-use asset includes any prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs and excludes any lease incentives and impairments. Some of our leases include options to extend the term, which is only included in the right-of-use assets and lease liability calculation when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, and we have elected to account for all asset classes as a single lease component. Our operating leases also typically require payment of real estate taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance. These components comprise the majority of our variable lease cost and are excluded from the present value of our lease obligations. In instances where they are fixed, they are included due to our election to combine lease and non-lease components. Our total variable lease costs are immaterial.

Operating lease cost is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and short-term lease cost is recognized when paid. Both are recognized in cost of sales and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The lease cost was as follows:
  Three Months Ended November 2, 2019 Six Months Ended November 2, 2019
Operating lease cost(1)
 $1,010
 $1,862
(1) Includes short-term leases, which are immaterial.

The weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to operating leases include:
November 2, 2019
Weighted average remaining lease term5.3 years
Weighted average discount rate3.5%

Supplemental unaudited cash flow information related to operating leases include:
  Three Months Ended November 2, 2019 Six Months Ended November 2, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $787
 $1,603

Future minimum operating lease payments as of, and subsequent to, November 2, 2019 under ASC 842 are as follows:
  
Operating Leases(1)
Fiscal years ending  
2020 $1,536
2021 2,711
2022 1,993
2023 1,206
2024 1,085
Thereafter 2,398
Total lease payments 10,929
Less imputed interest (944)
Total lease liabilities $9,985
(1) Includes $3,879 to extend the term of our Sioux Falls, South Dakota manufacturing facility.

Note 13.11. Commitments and Contingencies


Litigation:  We are a party to legal proceedings and claims which arise during the ordinary course of business.




As of April 27, 2019August 1, 2020 and NovemberMay 2, 2019, $1,0722020, $2,118 and $1,981,$2,072, respectively, were included in the "Accrued expenses" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for a probable and reasonably estimated cost to settle a patent litigation claim. The costs are included in cost of sales in the High School Park and Recreation business unit.
  
For other unresolved legal proceedings or claims, we do not believe there is a reasonable probability that any material loss willwould be incurred. Accordingly, no material accrual or disclosure of a potential range of loss has been made related to these matters. We do not expect the ultimate liability of these unresolved legal proceedings or claims to have a material effect on our financial position, liquidity or capital resources.


Warranties:  Changes in our warranty obligation for the sixthree months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 consisted of the following:
  August 1, 2020
Beginning accrued warranty obligations $25,624
      Warranties issued during the period 2,800
      Settlements made during the period (1,056)
      Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations (308)
Ending accrued warranty obligations $27,060
  November 2, 2019
Beginning accrued warranty obligations $24,470
      Warranties issued during the period 6,425
      Settlements made during the period (5,355)
      Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations 445
Ending accrued warranty obligations $25,985

 
Performance guarantees:  We have entered into standby letters of credit and surety bonds with financial institutions relating to the guarantee of our future performance on contracts, primarily construction-type contracts.  As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we had outstanding letters of credit and surety bonds in the amount of $15,18414,788 and $8,37235,079, respectively.  Performance guarantees are issued to certain customers


to guarantee the operation and installation of the equipment and our ability to complete a contract.  These performance guarantees have various terms but are generally one year. We enter into written agreements with our customers, and those agreements often contain indemnification provisions that require us to make the customer whole if certain acts or omissions by us cause the customer financial loss.  We make efforts to negotiate reasonable caps and limitations on the recovery of such damages. As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we were not aware of any indemnification claim from a customer.


Purchase commitments:  From time to time, we commit to purchase inventory, advertising, cloud-based information systems, information technology maintenance and support services, and various other products and services over periods that extend beyond one year.  As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we were obligated under the following unconditional purchase commitments:
Fiscal years ending Amount
2021 $2,831
2022 2,750
2023 1,755
2024 148
2025 113
Thereafter 40
  $7,637

Fiscal years ending Amount
2020 $3,161
2021 4,644
2022 2,692
2023 1,820
2024 113
Thereafter 153
  $12,583


Note 14.12. Income Taxes


We calculate the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to “ordinary” income or loss (pre-tax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the reporting period. Due to various factors and operating in multiple state and foreign jurisdictions, our effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation. We recorded an

Our effective tax rate benefit of 63.8for the three months ended August 1, 2020 was 16.4 percent and 14.6as compared to 12.6 percent for the three and six months ended November 2, 2019, respectively, and anAugust 3, 2019. The quarterly effective tax rate expense of 5.8 percent and 0.0 percent for the three and six months ended October 27, 2018. The changes in the effective tax rates arewas primarily driven by differences inthe benefit of estimated tax credits proportionate to estimated pre-tax book income for eachearnings similar to the previous period.


We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income taxes of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. Fiscal years 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 20192020 remain open to federal tax examinations, and fiscal years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 20192020 remain open for various state income tax examinations.  Certain subsidiaries are also subject to income tax in several foreign jurisdictions which have open tax years varying by jurisdiction beginning in fiscal 2009. In the event of any future tax assessments, we have elected to record the income taxes and any related interest and penalties as income tax expense in our condensed consolidated statement of operations.




As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries wereare considered to be reinvested indefinitely. Additionally, we had $735$723 of unrecognized tax benefits which would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized.




Note 15.13. Fair Value Measurement


The following table sets forth by Level within the fair value hierarchy our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis at NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 20192020 according to the valuation techniques we used to determine their fair values. There have been no transfers of assets or liabilities among the fair value hierarchies presented.
 Fair Value Measurements
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Balance as of August 1, 2020       
Cash and cash equivalents$44,609
 $
 $
 $44,609
Restricted cash96
 
 
 96
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit
 1,230
 
 1,230
Derivatives - asset position
 36
 
 36
Derivatives - liability position
 (242) 
 (242)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
 
 (401) (401)
 $44,705
 $1,024
 $(401) $45,328
Balance as of May 2, 2020 
  
    
Cash and cash equivalents$40,398
 $
 $
 $40,398
Restricted cash14
 
 
 14
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit
 1,230
 
 1,230
Derivatives - asset position
 261
 
 261
Derivatives - liability position
 (17) 
 (17)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
 
 (761) (761)
 $40,412
 $1,474
 $(761) $41,125

 Fair Value Measurements
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Balance as of November 2, 2019       
Cash and cash equivalents$29,265
 $
 $
 $29,265
Restricted cash59
 
 
 59
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit
 2,717
 
 2,717
U.S. Government sponsored entities
 745
 
 745
Municipal bonds
 156
 
 156
Derivatives - asset position
 70
 
 70
Derivatives - liability position
 (233) 
 (233)
Acquisition-related contingency consideration
 
 (895) (895)
 $29,324
 $3,455
 $(895) $31,884
Balance as of April 27, 2019 
  
    
Cash and cash equivalents$35,383
 $
 $
 $35,383
Restricted cash359
 
 
 359
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit
 3,464
 
 3,464
U.S. Government securities10,774
 
 
 10,774
U.S. Government sponsored entities
 10,482
 
 10,482
Municipal bonds
 1,624
 
 1,624
Derivatives - asset position
 91
 
 91
Derivatives - liability position
 (4) 
 (4)
Acquisition-related contingency consideration
 
 (3,065) (3,065)
 $46,516
 $15,657
 $(3,065) $59,108


A roll forward of the Level 3 contingent liabilities, both short- and long-term, for the sixthree months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 is as follows:

Acquisition-related contingent consideration as of May 2, 2020 $761
Additions 33
Settlements (400)
Interest 7
Acquisition-related contingent consideration as of August 1, 2020 $401

Acquisition-related contingency consideration as of April 27, 2019 $3,065
Additions 50
Settlements (2,291)
Interest 34
Foreign currency translation 37
Acquisition-related contingency consideration as of November 2, 2019 $895


There have been no changes in the valuation techniques used by us to value our financial instruments since the end of fiscal 2019.2020. For additional information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019May 2, 2020 for the methods and assumptions used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument.


Note 16.14. Derivative Financial Instruments


We utilize derivative financial instruments to manage the economic impact of fluctuations in currency exchange rates on those transactions denominated in currencies other than our functional currency, which is the U.S. dollar.  We enter into currency forward contracts to manage these economic risks.  We account for all derivatives in the condensed consolidated balance sheets within accounts receivable or accounts payable measured at fair value, and changes in fair values are recognized in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met for cash flow or net investment hedges. As of NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019,2020, we had not designated any of our derivative instruments as accounting hedges, and thus we recorded the changes in fair value in the "Other (expense) income, (expense), net" line item in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.




The foreign currency exchange contracts in aggregated notional amounts in place to exchange U.S. dollars at NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 20192020 were as follows:

 November 2, 2019 April 27, 2019
 U.S. Dollars Foreign
Currency
 U.S.
Dollars
 Foreign
Currency
Foreign Currency Exchange Forward Contracts:       
U.S. Dollars/Australian Dollars1,611
 2,322
 2,688
 3,772
U.S. Dollars/Canadian Dollars750
 998
 625
 821
U.S. Dollars/British Pounds5,874
 4,585
 3,547
 2,680
U.S. Dollars/Euros3,755
 3,377
 
 
U.S. Dollars/Swiss Franc
 
 927
 925
U.S. Dollars/Malaysian Ringgit
 
 60
 246


 August 1, 2020 May 2, 2020
 U.S. Dollars Foreign
Currency
 U.S.
Dollars
 Foreign
Currency
Foreign Currency Exchange Forward Contracts:       
U.S. Dollars/Australian Dollars5,406
 7,839
 2,235
 3,323
U.S. Dollars/Canadian Dollars
 
 452
 648
U.S. Dollars/British Pounds2,149
 1,650
 3,160
 2,424
U.S. Dollars/Euros
 
 1,881
 1,689


As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, there was an asset and liability of $70$36 and $233242, respectively; and as of April 27, 2019,May 2, 2020, there was an asset and liability of $91$261 and $417, respectively, representing the fair value of foreign currency exchange forward contracts, which were determined using Level 2 inputs from a third-party bank. As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, all contracts mature within 1617 months.


Note 17.15. Subsequent Events


On November 15, 2019,August 28, 2020, we entered into anthe third amendment to extend the maturity date of our credit agreement and a related revolving bank note from November 15, 2019 to November 15, 2022security agreement over certain assets. The third amendment adds a liquidity covenant and to modify certainrevises other terms and financial covenants.


Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS


This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (including exhibits and any information incorporated by reference herein) contains both historical and forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. The statements contained in this Report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21B of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements regarding our expectations, beliefs, intentions and strategies for the future.  These statements appear in a number of places in this Report and include all statements that are not historical statements of fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations with respect to, among other things: (i.) our competition; (ii.) our financing plans;plans and ability to maintain adequate liquidity; (iii.) trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations; (iv.) our growth and operating strategies; (v.) the declaration and payment of dividends; (vi.) the timing and magnitude of future contracts; (vii.) raw material shortages and lead times; (viii.) fluctuations in margins; (ix.) the seasonality of our business; (x.) the introduction of new products and technology; (xi.) the amount and frequency of warranty claims; (xii.) our ability to manage the impact that new or adjusted tariffs may have on the cost of raw materials and components and our ability to sell product internationally; (xiii.) the resolution of litigation contingencies; and (xiv.) the timing and magnitude of any acquisitions or dispositions.dispositions; (xv.) the impact of governmental laws, regulations, and orders, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the coronavirus; and (xvi.) disruptions to our business caused by geopolitical events, military actions, work stoppages, natural disasters, or international health emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.  The words “may,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan” and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors discussed herein, including those discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019May 2, 2020 in the section entitled “Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors” and “Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and those factors discussed in detail in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


The following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Report. The preparation of these condensed financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments affecting the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On a regular basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to total costs on long-term construction-type contracts, costs to be incurred for product warranties and extended maintenance contracts, bad debts, excess and obsolete inventory, income taxes, share-based compensation, goodwill impairment and contingencies. Our estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for


making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates.




OVERVIEW


We design, manufacture and sell a wide range of display systems to customers throughout the world.  We focus our sales and marketing efforts on markets, geographical regions and products.  Our five business segments consist of four domestic business units and the International business unit.  The four domestic business units consist of Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, and Transportation, all of which include the geographic territories of the United States and Canada. Disclosures related to our business segments are provided in "Note 5. Segment Reporting" of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.


Our net sales and profitability historically have fluctuated due to the impact of uniquely configured orders, such as display systems for professional sports facilities, colleges and universities, and spectacular projects in the commercial area, as well as the seasonality of the sports market. Uniquely configured orders can include several displays, controllers, and subcontracted structure builds, each of which can occur on varied schedules per the customer's needs. Outdoor installation sales can be impacted by outdoor weather conditions and the construction season. Our third fiscal quarter tends to be a slower quarter because it includes two holidays, it is affected by sports seasonality,sales and generally less outdoor construction work occursprofit levels are lighter than other quarters due to weather conditions.the seasonality of our sports business, construction cycles, and the reduced number of production days due to holidays in the quarter.  


Our gross margins tend to fluctuate more on uniquely configured orders than on limited configured orders.  Uniquely configured orders involving competitive bidding and substantial subcontractsubcontracting work for product installation generally have lower gross margins.  Although we follow the over time method of recognizing revenues for uniquely configured orders, we nevertheless have experienced fluctuations in operating results and expect our future results of operations will be subject to similar fluctuations.


Our remaining performance obligations ("backlog") consist of contractually binding sales agreements or purchase orders for integrated electronic display systems and related products and service. Orders are included in backlog when we are in receipt of an executed contract and any required deposits or security. As a result, certain orders for which we have received binding letters of intent or contracts will not be included in backlog until all required contractual documents and deposits are received. Backlog can fluctuate due to large order bookings and the timing and seasonality of net sales. Because order backlog fluctuates and may be subject to extended delivery schedules, orders may be canceled and have varied estimated profitability. Our backlog is not necessarily indicative of future net sales or net income. Backlog is not a measure defined by GAAP, and our methodology for determining backlog may vary from the methodology used by other companies in determining their backlog amounts.


GENERAL


Our mission is to be the world leader at informing and entertaining audiences through dynamic audio-visual communication systems. We organize into business units to focus on customer loyalty over time to earn new and replacement business because our products have a finite lifetime. See "Note 5. Segment Reporting" of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report for further information. Our strategies include the creation of a comprehensive line of innovative solutions and systems and our ability to create and leverage platform designs and technologies. These strategies align us to effectively deliver value to our varied customers and their market needs, while serving our stakeholders over the long-term. We focus on creating local capabilities for sales, service, and manufacturing in geographies with expected digital market opportunities. We believe consistently generating profitable growth will provide value to our stakeholders (customers, employees, shareholders, suppliers, and communities).


We measure our success using a variety of measures including:
our percentage of market share by comparing our estimated revenue to the total estimated global digital display revenue,
our order growth compared to the overall digital market order change,
financial metrics such as annual order volume and profit change as compared to our previous financial results,
customer retention and expansion rates, and
our ability to generate profits over the long-term to provide a shareholder return.
  
Certain factors impact our ability to succeed in these strategies and impact our business units to varying degrees. For example, the overall cost to manufacture and the selling prices of our products have decreased over the years and are expected to continue to decrease in the future. Our competitors outside the U.S. are impacted differently by the global trade environment allowing them to avoid tariff costs or reduce prices. As a result, additional competitors have entered the market, and each year we must sell more product to generate the same or greater level of net sales as in previous fiscal years. However, the decline of digital solution pricing over the years and increased user adoption and applications have increased the size of the global market.


Competitor offerings, actions and reactions also can vary and change over time or in certain customer situations. Projects with multimillion-dollar revenue potential attracts competition, and competitors can use marketing or other tactics to win business.




Each of our business unit's long-term performance can be impacted by economic conditions in different ways and to different degrees. The effects of an adverse economy are generally less severe on our sports related business as compared to our other businesses, although in


severe economic downturns with social changes causing decreases in sporting event revenues, the sports business can also be seriously impacted.


Outlook: The COVID-19 pandemic has created disruptions since its initial outbreak, first impacting our China operations. Beginning in February, we created COVID-19 response teams to manage our local and global response activities. Using the guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization, and other applicable regulatory agencies, we enhanced or implemented robust health, safety, and cleaning protocols across our organization.

Throughout the first quarter of fiscal 2021, employees are working from home where possible, and we have limited travel for the time being. When unable to work safely or within the various regulations in certain geographies and locations and because demand decreased, our sales, manufacturing and field service teams have reduced capacity and furloughed employees.

Our sales teams have continued to engage our customers to promote our value, mostly virtually, across our diverse markets and geographies. However, our customers reduced their spend on audio-visual systems and related services during the first quarter as they work through the economic and business implications of COVID-19. We took corresponding actions to reduce all operating expenses to align with expected order and sales declines expected through the year. These expense reductions vary in permanency and may change throughout the fiscal year.

Our supply chain team has remained alert to potential short supply situations and shipping disruptions, and, if necessary, we are utilizing alternative sources and shipping methods.

We canexpect the COVID-19 pandemic to have an adverse impact on our revenue and our results of operations, the size and duration of which we are currently unable to predict. The global impact of COVID-19 continues to rapidly evolve. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be impacted by short-term events likepredicted with confidence, such as the U.S. Administrative tradeultimate severity and spread of the disease, the duration of the pandemic, travel restrictions and social distancing requirements in the United States and other countries, the pace and extent of the economic recovery, and any change in trends and practices in how people gather. Given the speed and frequency of continuously evolving developments with respect to this pandemic, we cannot reasonably estimate the magnitude of the impact to our business.

As we continue through fiscal 2021, our operating results are going to be challenged due this crisis. We continue to manage our cost structure to meet the uncertain demand, while taking additional cost reductions actions as needed. Our customers' businesses are subject to the fluctuations in 2018global economic cycles and conditions and other business risk factors which may impact their ability to operate their businesses. The performance and financial condition of our customers may cause us to alter our business terms or to cease doing business with a numberparticular customer. Further, the potential impact of other factors that are disclosed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" included inthe COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses could adversely impact our Annual Report on Form 10-Kcustomers' ability to pay us for work performed and increase our future estimate of credit losses.

In addition to the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.

TheCOVID-19 impacts noted above, the outlook and unique key growth drivers and challenges by our business units include:




Commercial Business Unit: In the near-term, our customers who rely on advertising revenues for Out-of-Home ("OOH") advertising or who are reliant on customer foot-traffic to drive sales have been adversely impacted by stay-at-home or quarantine orders which started in March 2020 with varied or no published expiration. These customers are expected to delay their discretionary capital spending through the COVID-19 economic recovery. Business using our displays for self-promotion or on-premise advertising may have reduced budgets for the foreseeable future or choose to utilize displays as part of their recovery, both actions creating an impact to the Commercial near-term outlook. We cannot reasonably estimate the magnitude or length of time our Commercial business will be adversely impacted.

Over the long-term, we believe growth in the Commercial business unit will result from a number of factors, including:


Standard display product market growth due to market adoption and lower product costs, which drive marketplace expansion. Standard display products are used to attract or communicate with customers and potential customers of retail, commercial, and other establishments.  Pricing and economic conditions are the principal factors that impact our success in this business unit. We utilize a reseller network to distribute our standard products.
National accounts standard display market opportunities due to customers' desire to communicate their message, advertising and content consistently across the country. Increased demand is possible from national retailers, quick serve restaurants, petroleum retailers, and other nationwide organizations.
Additional standard display offerings using micro-light emitting diode ("LED") designs.
Increasing use of LED technologies replacing signage previously using liquid crystal display ("LCD") technology by existing and new customers.
Increasing interest in spectaculars, which include very large and sometimes highly customized displays as part of entertainment venues such as casinos, shopping centers, cruise ships and Times Square type locations.
Dynamic messaging systems demand growth due to market adoption and expanded use of this technology.
The use of architectural lighting products for commercial buildings, which real estate owners use to add accents or effects to an entire side or circumference of a building to communicate messages or to decorate the building.
The continued deployment of digital billboards as Out-of-Home ("OOH")OOH advertising companies continue developing new sites and replacing digital billboards reaching end of life.  This is dependent on no adverse changes occurring in the digital billboard regulatory environment restricting future billboard deployments, as well as maintaining our current market share in a business that is concentrated in a few large OOH companies.
Replacement cycles within each of these areas.


Live Events Business Unit: In the near-term, our customers who rely on advertising and event revenues are expected to delay spending on projects because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the way people gather may change the long-term usage of our systems.

Over the long-term, we believe growth in the Live Events business unit will result from a number of factors, including:


Facilities spending more on larger display systems to enhance the game-day and event experience for attendees.
Lower product costs, driving an expansion of the marketplace.
Our product and service offerings, including additional micro-LED offerings which remain the most integrated and comprehensive offerings in the industry.
The competitive nature of sports teams, which strive to out-perform their competitors with display systems.
The desire for high-definition video displays, which typically drives larger displays or higher resolution displays, both of which increase the average transaction size.
Dynamic messaging system needs throughout a sports facility.
Increasing use of LED technologies replacing signage previously using LCD technology in and surrounding live events facilities.
Replacement cycles within each of these areas.


High School Park and Recreation Business Unit: In the near-term, our customers who rely on advertising revenue for sports installations or who may be impacted by governmental tax revenue availability may choose to delay spending on projects because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the long-term, we believe growth in the High School Park and Recreation business unit will result from a number of factors, including:


Increased demand for video systems in high schools as school districts realize the revenue generating potential of these displays compared to traditional scoreboards and these systems' ability to provide or enhance academic curriculum offerings for students.
Increased demand for different types of displays and dynamic messaging systems, such as message centers at schools to communicate to students, parents and the broader community.
Lower system costs driving the use of more sophisticated displays in school athletic facilities, such as large integrated video systems.
Expanding control system options tailored for the markets' needs.






Transportation Business Unit: In the near term, customers in the mass-transit and airport part of the market are expected to delay spending as a result of the limited use of this infrastructure during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the long-term, roadway projects may be impacted due to reduced tax revenues. That impact will increase as the duration of the reduction in infrastructure usage continues.

Over the long-term, we believe growth in the Transportation business unit will result from increasing applications and acceptance of electronic displays to manage transportation systems, including roadway, airport, parking, transit and other applications. Effective use of the United States transportation infrastructure requires intelligent transportation systems. This growth is highly dependent on government spending, primarily by state and federal governments, along with the continuing acceptance of private/public partnerships as an alternative funding source. Growth is also expected in dynamic messaging systems for advertising and way-findingwayfinding use in public transport and airport terminals due to expanded market usage and displays, with LED technology replacing prior LCD installations and additional display offerings using micro-LEDs.


International Business Unit: In the near-term, our customers who rely on advertising, retail, event revenues and governmental tax revenue availability are expected to delay spending on projects due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the ways people gather may change the long-term usage of our systems.

Over the long-term, we believe growth in the International business unit will result from achieving greater penetration in various geographies and building products more suited to individual markets. We continue to broaden our product offerings into the transportation segment in Europe and the Middle East. We also focus on sports facility, spectacular-type, OOH advertising products, and architectural lighting market opportunities and the factors listed in each of the other business units to the extent they apply outside of the United States and Canada. Additional opportunities exist with expanded market usage of LED technology due to price considerations, usage of LED technology replacing prior LCD installations and additional display offerings using micro-LEDs.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


Daktronics, Inc. operates on a 52- or 53-week fiscal year, with our fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to April 30 of each year. When April 30 falls on a Wednesday, the fiscal year ends on the preceding Saturday. Within each fiscal year, each quarter is comprised of 13-week periods following the beginning of each fiscal year. In each 53-week year, an additional week is added to the first quarter, and each of the last three quarters is comprised of a 13-week period. The fiscal year ended April 27, 2019 consistedMay 1, 2021 will consist of 52 weeks. Fiscalweeks and the fiscal year ended May 2, 2020 will bewas a 53-week year; therefore, the sixthree months ended November 2,August 1, 2020 contains operating results for 13 weeks while the three months ended August 3, 2019 contains operating results for 27 weeks while the six months ended October 27, 2018 contains operating results for 2614 weeks.


COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 2,AUGUST 1, 2020 AND AUGUST 3, 2019 AND OCTOBER 27, 2018


Net Sales
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
(in thousands)November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 Dollar Change Percent ChangeAugust 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 Dollar Change Percent Change
Net sales:              
Commercial$39,651
 $46,069
 $(6,418) (13.9)%$34,506
 $44,035
 $(9,529) (21.6)%
Live Events59,319
 55,099
 4,220
 7.7
51,474
 59,306
 (7,832) (13.2)
High School Park and Recreation30,193
 31,580
 (1,387) (4.4)28,943
 30,465
 (1,522) (5.0)
Transportation20,330
 18,077
 2,253
 12.5
14,498
 19,018
 (4,520) (23.8)
International25,418
 21,867
 3,551
 16.2
14,223
 27,432
 (13,209) (48.2)
$174,911
 $172,692
 $2,219
 1.3 %$143,644
 $180,256
 $(36,612) (20.3)%
Orders: 
  
    
 
  
    
Commercial$43,513
 $46,731
 $(3,218) (6.9)%$25,533
 $38,648
 $(13,115) (33.9)%
Live Events41,008
 43,641
 (2,633) (6.0)41,860
 66,969
 (25,109) (37.5)
High School Park and Recreation22,853
 18,445
 4,408
 23.9
28,099
 30,552
 (2,453) (8.0)
Transportation16,992
 21,279
 (4,287) (20.1)13,089
 22,215
 (9,126) (41.1)
International26,756
 21,260
 5,496
 25.9
13,572
 29,079
 (15,507) (53.3)
$151,122
 $151,356
 $(234) (0.2)%$122,153
 $187,463
 $(65,310) (34.8)%


Commercial: The decreaseSales and orders in net sales forall business units were impacted as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the three months ended November 2,August 3, 2019 included 14 weeks compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the timing of large custom projects in the spectacular niche and lighter demand in the on-premise niche, while the OOH niche remained relatively flat compared to the same period last year.

more common 13 weeks. The decrease in orders for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the softer market in the on-premise and OOH niches, partially offset by an increase in large orders in the spectacular niche.August 1, 2020 contained 13 weeks.


Live Events:  The increase in


For net sales, forduring the first three months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020, we achieved a $11.1 million per week average run rate as compared to $12.9 million per week during the same period one year ago was primarily due to the timing of the demand for upgraded or new solutions for arenas and professional sports stadiums.

Orders decreased for thefirst three months ended November 2,August 3, 2019, comparedor an approximate 14% decrease. The change in sales primarily relates to the same period one year ago due to a decrease in the number of projects for college and universities venues.

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High School Park and Recreation: The decrease in net sales for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the variability in timing of order delivery.

Orders increased for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago due to the variability in order timing.
Transportation: The increase in net sales for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the variability of large order production timing caused by customer project schedules.

Orders decreased for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was due to the variability of timing caused by large projects.

International:  Net sales for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago increased primarily due to the variability of timing caused by large spectacular and sports stadium projects.

Orders increased for the three months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to general variationsfluctuations in the timing of account-based order placements.bookings, and related conversion to sales.


For orders, during the first three months ended August 1, 2020, we achieved a $9.4 million per week average run rate as compared to $13.4 million per week during the first three months ended August 3, 2019, or an approximate 30% decrease. The change in orders primarily relates to timing of large contract orders which cause lumpiness, and due to lower market activity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Product Order Backlog


The product order backlog as of November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 was $182$192 million as compared to $150$207 million as of October 27, 2018August 3, 2019 and $207$212 million at the end of the firstfourth quarter of fiscal 2020.  Historically, our product order backlog varies due to the seasonality of our business, the timing of large projects, and customer delivery schedules for these orders.  The product order backlog as of November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 increased in allthe High School Park and Recreation and Transportation business units and decreased in the Commercial, Live Events, and International business units from October 27, 2018.August 3, 2019.


Gross Profit
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018August 1, 2020   August 3, 2019
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales  Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Amount As a Percent of Net Sales  Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Commercial$7,862
 19.8% 
 $11,757
 25.5%$7,742
 22.4% 
 $9,218
 20.9%
Live Events11,934
 20.1
 
 12,312
 22.3
9,354
 18.2
 
 12,737
 21.5
High School Park and Recreation
9,224
 30.6
 
 9,759
 30.9
10,476
 36.2
 
 10,187
 33.4
Transportation7,003
 34.4
 
 6,140
 34.0
5,143
 35.5
 
 6,754
 35.5
International4,064
 16.0
 
 2,789
 12.8
3,046
 21.4
 
 6,609
 24.1
$40,087
 22.9% 
 $42,757
 24.8%$35,761
 24.9% 
 $45,505
 25.2%


Gross profit is net sales less cost of sales. Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory, logistics related costs including tariffs and duties, consumables, salaries, other employee-related costs, facilities-related costs for manufacturing locations, machinery and equipment maintenance and depreciation, site sub-contractors, warranty costs, and other service delivery expenses.


The decrease in our gross profit percentage for the three months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago was primarilymostly related to lower sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs. We continued to see the global spread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) impact order volumes and took various steps to solidify our financial position and reduce expenses. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, we completed a special voluntary retirement and voluntary exit offering with 60 employees and we conducted a reduction in force of 108 employees to adjust our capacity and reduce on-going expenses due to an increasethe uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The approximate cost of these programs included in tariff related expensesthe "Costs of approximately $1.1sales" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was $1.2 million, orwhich was offset by $0.6 million of governmental wage subsidies.

We earned a 0.6% impact tohigher rate of gross profit on our service agreements due to reduced stand ready services conducted during the quarter. This was due to lower on-site demand as last year atevents were not being held. We believe this time tariffs were just being introduced on US imports of aluminum, steel, and components from China. We also experienced additional expenses of approximately $3.0 million for project delivery costs and for an existing litigation claim estimate.higher gross profit level will not be sustained in future quarters. Total warranty as a percent of sales decreased to 2.2% for the three months ended November 2, 2019 asAugust 1, 2020 compared to 2.5% during the three months ended October 27, 2018.same period one year ago remained relatively flat. The following describes the overall impact by business unit for the three months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago:


The gross profit percent decreased in our Commercial, Live Events, and High School Park and Recreation business units for the reasons described above. Additionally, the Commercial business unit experienced increased costs related to products covered under long-term service agreements. The gross profit percent increased in the TransportationHigh School Park and Recreation business unit primarily due to higherproduct mix, which was partially offset by lower sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs. The gross profit percent increased in the Commercial business unit primarily due to lower warranty expense and product mix. The gross profit percent decreased in the Live Events business unit primarily due to lower sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs, which was partially offset by an increase inlower warranty expense. The gross profit percent increaseddecreased in the International business unit primarily due to lowerhigher warranty expense and higherlower sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs.costs, which was partially offset by governmental wage subsidy. The gross profit percent remained relatively flat in the Transportation business unit compared to the same period one year ago.


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Contribution Margin
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018August 1, 2020   August 3, 2019
Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net SalesAmount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)  
Commercial$2,853
 7.2% (59.5)% $7,050
 15.3 %$4,441
 12.9% 8.7 % $4,084
 9.3%
Live Events8,362
 14.1
 (6.2) 8,918
 16.2
7,138
 13.9
 (19.5) 8,872
 15.0
High School Park and Recreation5,988
 19.8
 (10.7) 6,706
 21.2
7,915
 27.3
 20.1
 6,592
 21.6
Transportation5,895
 29.0
 18.1
 4,991
 27.6
4,381
 30.2
 (19.6) 5,452
 28.7
International812
 3.2
 (178.6) (1,033) (4.7)330
 2.3
 (85.1) 2,208
 8.0
$23,910
 13.7% (10.2)% $26,632
 15.4 %$24,205
 16.9% (11.0)% $27,208
 15.1%
 
Contribution margin consists of gross profit less selling expenses. Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, other employee-related costs, travel and entertainment expenses, facility-related costs for sales and service offices, bad debt expenses, third-party commissions and expenditures for marketing efforts, including the costs of collateral materials, conventions and trade shows, product demonstrations, customer relationship management systems, and supplies.


All areas of selling expenses were impacted as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the three months ended August 3, 2019 included 14 weeks compared to the more common 13 weeks. The three months ended August 1, 2020 contained 13 weeks. Contribution margin is impacted by the previously discussed sales and gross margin for each business unit. The impact of changes in selling expenses on eachEach business unit's contribution margin are as follows:

Selling expensewas impacted by a decrease in our Commercial and High School Park and Recreation business units increasedselling expenses in the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 20202021 compared to the same quarter a year ago due to a decrease in personnel related expenses offset by severance costs for reductions in force, as well as reductions in travel and increasedentertainment and in marketing efforts. Selling expense in our International business unit decreased in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to the same quarter a year ago due to bad debt recovery and a decrease in third-party commissions. Selling expense in our Live Events and Transportation business units for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 remained relatively flat compared to the same quarter a year ago.convention related expenses.


Other Operating Expenses
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018August 1, 2020   August 3, 2019
Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net SalesAmount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
General and administrative$8,965
 5.1% 4.6% $8,574
 5.0%$7,124
 5.0% (21.7)% $9,093
 5.0%
Product design and development$10,121
 5.8% 12.0% $9,039
 5.2%$7,532
 5.2% (28.3)% $10,500
 5.8%


All areas of operating expenses were impacted as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the three months ended August 3, 2019 included 14 weeks compared to the more common 13 weeks. The three months ended August 1, 2020 contained 13 weeks.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, other employee-related costs, professional fees, shareholder relations costs, facilities and equipment-related costs for administrative departments, training costs, and the cost of supplies.


General and administrative expensesin the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2020 increased2021 decreased as compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to an increasea decrease in professional fees and personnel related expenses.expenses offset by severance costs for reductions in force.


Product design and development expenses consist primarily of salaries, other employee-related costs, professional services, facilities costs and equipment-related costs and supplies. Product design and development investments in the near term are focused on developing or improving our video technology over a wide range of pixel pitches for both indoor and outdoor applications. These new or improved technologies are focused on varied pixel density for image quality and use, expanded product line offerings for our various markets and geographies, improved quality and reliability, and improved cost points. We plan to make continued investments in our software and controller capabilities throughout our various product offerings. Through our design efforts, we focus on standardizing display components and control systems for both single site and network displays.  


Our costs for product design and development represent an allocated amount of costs based on time charges, professional services, material costs and the overhead of our engineering departments.  Generally, a significant portion of our engineering time is spent on product design and development, while the rest is allocated to large contract work and included in cost of sales.


Product design and development expenses in the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2020 increased2021 decreased as compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to increaseddecreased labor costs and professional services assigned to product design and development projects. To deliver valueprojects as a result of our response to our customers and meet the markets' needs, we expect an increase in expenditures for new or enhanced customer solutions and to develop leading production technologies in the evolving micro-LED space.COVID-19.

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Other Income and Expenses
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018August 1, 2020   August 3, 2019
Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net SalesAmount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Interest income, net$131
 0.1 % (29.6)% $186
 0.1 %$12
  % (94.9)% $234
 0.1%
Other income (expense), net$(514) (0.3)% 678.8 % $(66)  %
Other (expense) income, net$(627) (0.4)% (424.9)% $193
 0.1%
 
Interest income, net:  We generate interest income through short-term cash investments, marketable securities, and product sales on an installment basis or in exchange for the rights to sell and retain advertising revenues from displays, which result in long-term receivables.  Interest expense is comprised primarily of interest costs on long-term obligations.


The change in interest income, net for the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 20202021 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the change in investment levels caused by the volatility of working capital needs.needs and interest payments from our existing line of credit.


Other (expense) income, (expense), net:  The change in other income and expense, net for the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 20202021 as compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to foreign currency volatility.volatility and the losses recorded from equity method affiliates.


Income Taxes


We calculate the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full fiscal year to “ordinary” income or loss (pretax income or loss excluding unusual or infrequently occurring discrete items) for the reporting period. Due to various factors, including operations in multiple jurisdictions worldwide, our effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation.


We have recorded an effective tax rate benefit of 63.816.4 percent for the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2020 as compared to an effective tax rate expense of 5.8 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The change in the effective tax rate, as compared to the same period one year ago, is primarily driven by differences in estimated tax credits proportionate to estimated pre-tax book income for the period.

COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTHS ENDED NOVEMBER 2, 2019 AND OCTOBER 27, 2018

Net Sales
 Six Months Ended
(in thousands)November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 Dollar Change Percent Change
Net sales:       
    Commercial$83,686
 $76,638
 $7,048
 9.2 %
    Live Events118,625
 104,571
 14,054
 13.4
    High School Park and Recreation60,658
 59,700
 958
 1.6
    Transportation39,348
 35,234
 4,114
 11.7
    International52,850
 50,737
 2,113
 4.2
 $355,167
 $326,880
 $28,287
 8.7 %
Orders:       
    Commercial$82,161
 $82,523
 $(362) (0.4)%
    Live Events107,977
 83,036
 24,941
 30.0
    High School Park and Recreation53,405
 56,894
 (3,489) (6.1)
    Transportation39,207
 43,195
 (3,988) (9.2)
    International55,835
 45,318
 10,517
 23.2
 $338,585
 $310,966
 $27,619
 8.9 %

Sales and orders in all business units were impacted as a result of the six months ended November 2, 2019 including 27 weeks compared to the more common 26 weeks. The six months ended October 27, 2018 contained 26 weeks.

For net sales, during the first six months ended November 2, 2019, we achieved a $13.2 million per week average run rate as compared to $12.6 million per week during the first six months ended October 27, 2018, or an approximate 4.6% increase. This change was driven by the order volume reasons described below and the timing of conversion related to the seasonality in our business.
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For orders, during the first six months ended November 2, 2019, we achieved a $12.5 million per week average run rate as compared to $12.0 million per week during the first six months ended October 27, 2018, or an approximate 4.8% increase. We had an increase in orders placed during the first six months ended November 2, 2019 related to new releases of our product offerings.

Commercial: Net sales for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago increased as a result of the timing of projects in the spectacular and OOH niches, while the on-premise niche remained relatively flat compared to the same period last year.

Orders for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago remained relatively flat compared to the same period last year.

Live Events:  The increase in net sales for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the timing of the demand for upgraded or new solutions for arenas and professional sports stadiums.

Orders increased for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago due to an increase in the number of projects for professional sports and arena venues.

High School Park and Recreation: The increase in net sales for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the timing of converting orders and backlog into sales.

Orders decreased for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago due to the variability in order timing and a decrease in large video projects compared to the same period last year.
Transportation: The increase in net sales for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was related to the variability caused by large order timing and continued demand for intelligent transportation systems.

Orders decreased for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to the variability of timing caused by large projects.

International:  Net sales increased in our International business unit for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago mainly due to the variability of timing caused by large spectacular and sports stadium projects.

Orders increased for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to general variations in the timing of large contracts in professional sports stadium and account-based order placements.

Gross Profit
 Six Months Ended
 November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018
  Amount As a Percent of Net Sales    Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Commercial$17,080
 20.4%   $18,651
 24.3%
Live Events24,671
 20.8
   22,545
 21.6
High School Park and Recreation
19,411
 32.0
   19,261
 32.3
Transportation13,757
 35.0
   11,591
 32.9
International10,673
 20.2
   8,956
 17.7
 $85,592
 24.1%   $81,004
 24.8%

Gross profit is net sales less cost of sales. Cost of sales consists primarily of inventory, logistics related costs including tariffs and duties, consumables, salaries, other employee-related costs, facilities-related costs for manufacturing locations, machinery and equipment maintenance and depreciation, site sub-contractors, warranty costs, and other service delivery expenses.

The decrease in our gross profitpercentage for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to an increase in tariff related expenses of approximately $2.6 million, or a 0.7% impact to gross profit, as last year at this time tariffs were just being introduced on US imports of aluminum, steel, and components from China. We also experienced additional expenses of approximately $3.0 million for project delivery costs and for an existing litigation claim estimate. Total warranty as a percent of sales decreased to 2.2% for the three months ended November 2, 2019 as compared to 2.5% during the six months ended October 27,
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2018. The following describes the overall impact by business unit for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago:

The gross profit percent decreased in our Commercial, Live Events, and High School Park and Recreation business units for the reasons described above, which was partially offset by higher sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs. The gross profit percent increased in the Transportation and International business units primarily due to higher sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs.

Contribution Margin
 Six Months Ended
 November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)    
Commercial$6,937
 8.3% (27.2)% $9,524
 12.4%
Live Events17,234
 14.5
 8.4
 15,903
 15.2
High School Park and Recreation12,580
 20.7
 (5.1) 13,258
 22.2
Transportation11,347
 28.8
 22.2
 9,286
 26.4
International3,020
 5.7
 469.8
 530
 1.0
 $51,118
 14.4% 5.4 % $48,501
 14.8%
Contribution margin consists of gross profit less selling expenses. Selling expenses consist primarily of salaries, other employee-related costs, travel and entertainment expenses, facility-related costs for sales and service offices, bad debt expenses, third-party commissions and expenditures for marketing efforts, including the costs of collateral materials, conventions and trade shows, product demonstrations, customer relationship management systems, and supplies.

Contribution margin is impacted by the previously discussed sales and gross margin for each business unit. The impact of changes in selling expenses on each business unit's contribution margin are as follows:

All areas of selling expenses were impacted as a result of the six months ended November 2, 2019 including 27 weeks compared to the more common 26 weeks. The six months ended October 27, 2018 contained 26 weeks. Selling expense in our Commercial, Live Events, and High School Park and Recreation business units increased in the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to personnel related expenses and increased marketing efforts. Selling expenses in our International business unit decreased in the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to bad debt recovery and a decrease in third-party commissions. Selling expenses in our Transportation business unit remained relatively flat in the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago.

Other Operating Expenses
 Six Months Ended
 November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
General and administrative$18,058
 5.1% 5.5% $17,111
 5.2%
Product design and development$20,621
 5.8% 12.5% $18,331
 5.6%

All areas of operating expenses were impacted as a result of the six months ended November 2, 2019 including 27 weeks compared to the more common 26 weeks. The six months ended October 27, 2018 contained 26 weeks.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, other employee-related costs, professional fees, shareholder relations costs, facilities and equipment-related costs for administrative departments, training costs, and the cost of supplies.

General and administrative expensesin the six months ended November 2, 2019 increased as compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to an increase in professional fees and personnel related expenses.

Product design and development expenses consist primarily of salaries, other employee-related costs, professional services, facilities costs and equipment-related costs and supplies. Product design and development investments in the near term are focused on developing or improving our video technology over a wide range of pixel pitches for both indoor and outdoor applications. These new or improved technologies are focused on varied pixel density for image quality and use, expanded product line offerings for our various markets and
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geographies, improved quality and reliability, and improved cost points. We plan to make continued investments in our software and controller capabilities throughout our various product offerings. Through our design efforts, we focus on standardizing display components and control systems for both single site and network displays.  

Our costs for product design and development represent an allocated amount of costs based on time charges, professional services, material costs and the overhead of our engineering departments.  Generally, a significant portion of our engineering time is spent on product design and development, while the rest is allocated to large contract work and included in cost of sales.

Product design and development expenses in the six months ended November 2, 2019 as compared to the same period one year ago increased primarily due to increased labor costs and professional services assigned to product design and development projects. To deliver value to our customers and meet the markets' needs, we expect an increase in expenditures for new or enhanced customer solutions.

Other Income and Expenses
 Six Months Ended
 November 2, 2019   October 27, 2018
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Interest income, net$365
 0.1 % 6.1% $344
 0.1 %
Other income (expense), net$(321) (0.1)% 45.9% $(220) (0.1)%
Interest income, net:  We generate interest income through short-term cash investments, marketable securities, and product sales on an installment basis or in exchange for the rights to sell and retain advertising revenues from displays, which result in long-term receivables.  Interest expense is comprised primarily of interest costs on long-term obligations.

The change in interest income, net in the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the change in investment levels caused by the volatility of working capital needs.

Other income (expense), net:  The change in other income and expense, net for the six months ended November 2, 2019 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to foreign currency volatility.

Income Taxes

Our effective tax rate benefit was 14.6 percent for the six months ended November 2, 20192021 as compared to an effective tax rate of 0.012.6 percent for the six months ended October 27, 2018.first quarter of fiscal 2020. The change in thequarterly effective tax rate as compared to the same period one year ago, iswas primarily driven by differences inthe benefit of estimated tax credits proportionate to estimated pre-tax book income forearnings similar to the previous period.


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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
 Percent ChangeAugust 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
 Percent Change
(in thousands)
Net cash (used in) provided by:     
Net cash provided by (used in):     
Operating activities$(10,272) $22,557
 (145.5)%$8,545
 $(18,218) (146.9)%
Investing activities12,260
 (9,930) (223.5)(3,561) 8,272
 (143.0)
Financing activities(8,312) (6,872) 21.0
(210) (4,658) (95.5)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(94) 73
 (228.8)(481) (37) 1,200.0
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(6,418) $5,828
 (210.1)%
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$4,293
 $(14,641) (129.3)%


Cash increased by $4.3 million for the first three months of fiscal 2021 as compared to a decrease of $14.6 million in the first three months of fiscal 2020, which is primarily due to cash generation of operations.

Net cash provided by (used in) provided by operating activities:  Operating cash flows consist primarily of net income adjusted for non-cash items, including depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, and the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities.

Net cash used in operating activities was $10.3 million for the first six months of fiscal 2020 compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $22.6 million in the first six months of fiscal 2019. The $32.9 million decrease in cash used in operating activities from the first six months of fiscal 2019 to the first six months of fiscal 2020 was the result of changes in net operating assets and liabilities of $33.8 million, $0.6 million in depreciation and amortization, and $0.6 million in other non-cash items, net, adjusted by a $1.1 million increase in net income and $1.0 million contingent liability adjustment.

The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
 Six Months Ended
 November 2,
2019
 October 27,
2018
(Increase) decrease:   
Accounts receivable$(37,478) $(15,663)
Long-term receivables(1,860) 711
Inventories(607) 5,225
Contract assets(777) 82
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1,671) 587
Income tax receivables(3,212) (683)
Investment in affiliates and other assets(661) 57
Increase (decrease):   
Accounts payable3,329
 (2,141)
Contract liabilities1,696
 9,226
Accrued expenses5,640
 3,424
Warranty obligations345
 (878)
Long-term warranty obligations1,171
 (348)
Income taxes payable332
 (176)
Long-term marketing obligations and other payables(403) 209
 $(34,156) $(368)

Overall, changes in net operating assets and liabilities can be impacted by the timing of cash flows on large orders, which can cause significant short-term and seasonal fluctuations in inventory, accounts receivables, accounts payable, contract assets and liabilities, and various other operating assets and liabilities. Variability in contract assets and liabilities relates to the timing of billings on construction-type contracts and revenue recognition, which can vary significantly depending on contractual payment terms and build and installation schedules. Balances are also impacted by the seasonality of the sports market seasonality.market.

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Net cash provided by (used in) investingoperating activities: Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $12.3 was $8.5 million infor the first sixthree months of fiscal 20202021 compared to net cash used in investingoperating activities of $9.9$18.2 million in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019. Marketable securities,2020. The $26.7 million increase in cash provided by operating activities from the first three months of fiscal 2020 to the first three months of fiscal 2021 was the result of changes in net operating assets and liabilities of $26.1 million, $0.4 million increase in net income, and $0.2 million in other non-cash items.

Year-to-date cash provided from operations differed as compared to last year primarily due to order volatility, which accounted for most of the changes in accounts receivable, inventory, contract assets, accounts payable, and contract liabilities as compared to last year.

The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
 Three Months Ended
 August 1,
2020
 August 3,
2019
(Increase) decrease:   
Accounts receivable$(15,514) $(30,973)
Long-term receivables693
 (2,298)
Inventories5,826
 (6,763)
Contract assets2,378
 (9,180)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,122
 (1,296)
Income tax receivables308
 52
Investment in affiliates and other assets211
 (53)
Increase (decrease):   
Accounts payable1,240
 12,535
Contract liabilities(1,095) 6,341
Accrued expenses(2,026) 206
Warranty obligations881
 158
Long-term warranty obligations550
 823
Income taxes payable398
 461
Long-term marketing obligations and other payables(243) (344)
 $(4,271) $(30,331)

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities: Net cash used in investing activities totaled $22.8$3.6 million in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2020 as2021 compared to $2.8net cash provided by investing activities of $8.3 million in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019.2020. We had no proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities in the first three months of fiscal 2021 as compared to $14.5 million in the first three months of fiscal 2020. Net proceeds of marketable securities in fiscal 2020 were utilized to cover working capital needs for changes in operating assets and liabilities described above. Purchases of property and equipment totaled $9.8$3.2 million in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2020 and2021 compared to $5.9 million in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019. During2020. Purchases of and loans to an equity investment totaled $0.5 million in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019, we had a net cash outflow2021 as compared to $0.5 million in the first three months of $2.3 million for the acquisition of assets of AJT Systems, Inc.fiscal 2020.
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Net cash used in financing activities:  Net cash used in financing activities was $8.3$0.2 million for the sixthree months ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 compared to $6.9$4.7 million in the same period one year ago. Principal payments on long-term obligations for the first sixthree months of fiscal 20202021 were $1.9$0.2 million compared to $0.4$1.2 million during the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019,2020, which was mostly related to contingent liability payments. Dividends of $4.5$2.3 million, or $0.10 per share, were paid to Daktronics shareholders during the first six months of fiscal 2020, as compared to dividends of $6.3 million, or $0.14$0.05 per share, paid to Daktronics shareholders during the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019.2020, while there were no dividends paid during the first three months of fiscal 2021. During the first sixthree months of fiscal 2020, we repurchased $1.7$1.2 million of shares as part of the $40.0 million share repurchase plan authorized by our Board of Directors. There were no share repurchases in the first sixthree months of fiscal 2019.2021. As part of our COVID-19 response, our Board of Directors has suspended dividends and stock repurchases for the foreseeable future.


Other Liquidity and Capital Resources Discussion: The timing and amounts of working capital changes, dividend payments, stock repurchase program, and capital spending impact our liquidity.


Working capital was $126.6118.3 million and $119.6$106.0 million at NovemberAugust 1, 2020 and May 2, 2019 and April 27, 2019,2020, respectively.  The changes in working capital, particularly changes in accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and contract assets and liabilities, and the sports market seasonality can have a significant impact on the amount of net cash provided by operating activities largely due to the timing of payments and receipts. On multimillion-dollar orders, the time between order acceptance and project completion may extend up to or exceed 12 months or more depending on the amount of custom work and a customer’s delivery needs.  We often receive down payments or progress payments on these orders.




We had $3.9$5.7 million of retainage on long-term contracts included in receivables and contract assets as of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, which has an impact on our liquidity. We expect to collect these amounts within one year. When working capital is needed, we have historically financed our cash needs through a combination of cash flow from operations and borrowings under bank credit agreements.During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, we violated one of our bank covenants, but we received a waiver from our banking institution for the year ended April 27, 2019.


On November 15, 2019, we entered into an amendment to extend the maturity date of our credit agreement and a related revolving bank note from November 15, 2019 to November 15, 2022 and to modify certain other terms and financial covenants. On August 28, 2020, we entered into the third amendment to our credit agreement and a security agreement over certain assets. The third amendment adds a liquidity covenant and revises other financial covenants. The revolving amount of the agreement and note remains at $35.0 million, including up to $15.0 million for commercial and standby letters of credit.  The credit agreement is unsecured and requiresamendments require us to be in compliance with certain financial ratios and other covenants.covenants and contain customary events of default, including failure to comply with covenants, failure by us to pay or discharge material judgments and taxes, bankruptcy, failure pay loans and fees, and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default would permit the lenders to terminate their commitments and accelerate loans repayment, obtain securitized assets, and require collateralization of outstanding letters of credit. As of November 2, 2019, there were no advancesAugust 1, 2020, $15.0 million had been advanced to us under the loan portion of the line of credit, and the balance of letters of credit outstanding was approximately $9.6$6.8 million.

On November 15, 2016, we entered into an amended and restated loan agreement and a related revolving note and continuing and unconditional guaranty agreement with another bank which supported our credit needs outside of the United States. The revolving amount of the loan was $20.0 million, with a maturity date of November 15, 2019. As of November 2, 2019, thereAugust 1, 2020, we were no advances outstanding under thein compliance with all applicable bank loan agreement. We did not renew this agreement. Therefore, the loan agreement and related revolving note and guaranty expired and terminated according to their terms on November 15, 2019, and we have no continuing obligations or liability under this loan agreement, revolving note, and guaranty.covenants.


We are sometimes required to obtain bank guarantees or other financial instruments for display installations and we haveutilize a global banking relationshipbank to provide such instruments. If we are unable to meetcomplete the terms of the arrangement,installation work, our customer would draw on the banking arrangement, and the bank would subrogate its loss to Daktronics. As of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we had $5.6$8.0 million of such instruments outstanding.


We are sometimes required to obtain performance bonds for display installations, and we have a bonding line available through a surety company for an aggregate of $150.0 million in bonded work outstanding. If we were unable to complete the installation work, and our customer would call upon the bond for payment, the surety company would subrogate its loss to Daktronics. At November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, we had $8.435.1 million of bonded work outstanding against this line.


Our business growth and profitability improvement strategies depend on investments in capital expenditures and strategic investments. We are projecting capital expenditures to be less than $25approximately $15 million for fiscal 2020 for purchases of2021. Projected capital expenditures include manufacturing equipment for new or enhanced product production, expanded capacity, investments in quality and reliability equipment, and continued information infrastructure investments. We also evaluate and may invest in new technologies or acquire companies aligned with our business strategy.


We believe our working capital available from all sources will be adequate to meet the cash requirements of our operations and strategies in the foreseeable future. If our growth extends beyond current expectations, or if we make significant strategic investments, we may need to utilize and possibly increase our credit facilities or seek other means of financing.  We anticipate we will be able to obtain any needed funds under commercially reasonable terms from our current lenders or other sources, although this availability cannot be guaranteed.


TableWe believe the audio-visual industry fundamentals will drive long-term growth for our business, but the near-term outlook shows contraction and greater volatility overall. We expect our customers will continue to have disruptions in revenue caused by COVID-19 throughout the current fiscal year. While it is difficult to estimate the longevity and severity of contentsthe COVID-19 pandemic impact to the economy and to our financial position, operating results, and cash flows, we have or are taking proactive steps to solidify our financial position and mitigate any adverse consequences. These steps include:

preserving liquidity by drawing down $15 million from our existing line of credit and pursuing other sources of financing;

reducing investments in capital assets; we estimate approximately $15 million in capital expenses in fiscal year 2021;
reducing executive pay and Board member compensation;
utilizing tax and other government opportunities to improve liquidity;
temporarily furloughing and permanently reducing our staffing and reducing salaries, where necessary, to maintain a right-sized skilled workforce;
instituting other cost reductions across the business;
suspending stock repurchases under our share repurchase program; and
suspending dividend declarations for the foreseeable future.

We believe these measures are necessary to help preserve our ability to borrow for liquidity needs and provide adequate working capital to weather the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, no assurance can be made that we will be able to secure such financing, if needed, on favorable terms or at all, or that these strategies will be successful. We continue to carefully monitor this crisis, its impact on market demand, and our expense structure and will take additional actions as needed.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Contractual Obligations


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There has been no material change in our off-balance sheet arrangements and contractual obligations since the end of our 20192020 fiscal year on April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020. For additional information, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020.


Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates


We describe our significant accounting policies in "Note 1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020. We discuss our critical accounting estimates in "Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020. In the first quarter of fiscal 2020,2021, we adopted new lease guidance,Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) andASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as described in "Note 1. Basis of Presentation"Presentation" of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report. There have been no other significant changes in our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates since the end of fiscal 2019.2020.


New Accounting Pronouncements


For a summary of recently issued accounting pronouncements and the effects of those pronouncements on our financial results, refer to "Note 1. Basis of Presentation" of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report.


Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK


We are exposed to certain interest rate, foreign currency, and commodity risks as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020. There have been no material changes in our exposure to these risks during the first sixthree months of fiscal 2020.2021.


Item 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our “disclosure controls and procedures,” as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, which is the end of the period covered by this Report.  Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.


Based on the evaluation described in the foregoing paragraph, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that during the quarter ended November 2, 2019,August 1, 2020, there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting which has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.   LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Not applicable.


Item 1A.  RISK FACTORS


The discussion of our business and operations included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read together with the risk factors described in Item 1A. of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020.  They describe various risks and uncertainties to which we are or may become subject. These risks and uncertainties, together with other factors described elsewhere in this Report, have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, strategies or prospects in a material and adverse manner.  New risks may emerge at any time, and we cannot predict those risks or estimate the extent to which they may affect our financial condition or financial results.


Item 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS


Share Repurchases


The following table provides information about share repurchasesDuring the three months ended August 1, 2020, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the second quarter of fiscal 2020:stock.

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PeriodTotal number of shares purchasedAverage price paid per share (including fees)Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programsApproximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the share repurchase program(1)
August 4, 2019 - August 31, 201983,158
$5.95
83,158
$36,492,884
Total83,158
 83,158
 
(1) The share repurchases described in the above table were made pursuant to the $40.0 million share repurchase program authorized by the Board of Directors on June 17, 2016.


Item 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


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Not applicable.


Item 4.   MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable.


Item 5.    OTHER INFORMATION


Not applicable.


Item 6.   EXHIBITS


A list of exhibits required to be filed as part of this report is set forth in the Index of Exhibits, which immediately precedes such exhibits, and is incorporated herein by reference.
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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.






  /s/ Sheila M. Anderson
  Daktronics, Inc.
  Sheila M. Anderson
  Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer and
  Principal Accounting Officer)
   
Date:November 27, 2019August 28, 2020 




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Index to Exhibits


Certain of the following exhibits are incorporated by reference from prior filings.  The form with which each exhibit was filed and the date of filing are as indicated below; the reports described below are filed as Commission File No. 0-23246 unless otherwise indicated.
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The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended November 2, 2019August 1, 2020 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and (vii) document and entity information. (1)
 (1)Filed herewith electronically.


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