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 February 1,October 31, 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 February 24,November 30, 2020 was 45,075,748.62,750,443.







DAKTRONICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended February 1,October 31, 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)

 February 1,
2020
 April 27,
2019
 October 31,
2020
 May 2,
2020
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents $40,316
 $35,383
 $69,836
 $40,398
Restricted cash 60
 359
 3,617
 14
Marketable securities 1,727
 26,344
 983
 1,230
Accounts receivable, net 80,143
 65,487
 74,682
 72,577
Inventories 80,206
 78,832
 71,428
 86,803
Contract assets 35,242
 33,704
 26,707
 35,467
Current maturities of long-term receivables 5,208
 2,300
 2,439
 3,519
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,093
 8,319
 7,650
 9,629
Income tax receivables 203
 1,087
 129
 548
Property and equipment and other assets available for sale 1,838
 1,858
 1,953
 1,817
Total current assets 253,036
 253,673
 259,424
 252,002
        
Property and equipment, net 66,368
 65,314
 64,475
 67,484
Long-term receivables, less current maturities 1,650
 1,214
 594
 1,114
Goodwill 7,934
 7,889
 8,050
 7,743
Intangibles, net 3,817
 4,906
 2,702
 3,354
Investment in affiliates and other assets 14,568
 5,052
 24,943
 27,683
Deferred income taxes 11,352
 11,168
 13,323
 13,271
TOTAL ASSETS $358,725
 $349,216
 $373,511
 $372,651
        
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES:    
    
Accounts payable $44,846
 $44,873
 $37,274
 $47,834
Contract liabilities 49,870
 47,178
 47,107
 50,897
Accrued expenses 34,588
 32,061
 32,681
 36,626
Warranty obligations 9,545
 9,492
 10,383
 9,764
Income taxes payable 949
 468
 2,949
 844
Total current liabilities 139,798
 134,072
 130,394
 145,965
        
Long-term warranty obligations 16,170
 14,978
 16,217
 15,860
Long-term contract liabilities 10,676
 10,053
 10,741
 10,707
Other long-term obligations 8,000
 1,339
 24,586
 22,105
Long-term income taxes payable 576
 578
 697
 582
Deferred income taxes 530
 533
 471
 452
Total long-term liabilities 35,952
 27,481
 52,712
 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)

 February 1,
2020
 April 27,
2019
 October 31,
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 February 1, 2020 and April 27, 2019, respectively 59,276
 57,699
Common Stock, no par value, authorized 115,000,000 shares; 46,094,125 and 45,913,209 shares issued at October 31, 2020 and May 2, 2020, respectively 60,010
 60,010
Additional paid-in capital 44,096
 42,561
 45,575
 44,627
Retained earnings 88,407
 93,593
 95,973
 85,090
Treasury Stock, at cost, 681,776 and 303,957 shares at February 1, 2020 and April 27, 2019, respectively (4,163) (1,834)
Treasury Stock, at cost, 1,297,409 and 1,343,281 shares at October 31, 2020 and May 2, 2020, respectively (7,297) (7,470)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,641) (4,356) (3,856) (5,277)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 182,975
 187,663
 190,405
 176,980
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY $358,725
 $349,216
 $373,511
 $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 Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
Net sales$127,657
 $115,069
 $482,824
 $441,949
$127,367
 $174,911
 $271,011
 $355,167
Cost of sales103,175
 90,200
 372,750
 336,076
94,053
 134,824
 201,936
 269,575
Gross profit24,482
 24,869
 110,074
 105,873
33,314
 40,087
 69,075
 85,592
              
Operating expenses: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Selling16,552
 15,537
 51,026
 48,040
12,654
 16,177
 24,210
 34,474
General and administrative8,640
 8,574
 26,698
 25,685
7,264
 8,965
 14,388
 18,058
Product design and development8,442
 8,280
 29,063
 26,611
6,737
 10,121
 14,269
 20,621
33,634
 32,391
 106,787
 100,336
26,655
 35,263
 52,867
 73,153
Operating (loss) income(9,152) (7,522) 3,287
 5,537
Operating income6,659
 4,824
 16,208
 12,439
              
Nonoperating (expense) income: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Interest income233
 328
 664
 713
66
 162
 151
 431
Interest expense13
 (45) (53) (86)(84) (31) (157) (66)
Other income (expense), net(331) (203) (652) (423)
Other (expense) income, net(837) (514) (1,464) (321)
              
(Loss) income before income taxes(9,237) (7,442) 3,246
 5,741
Income before income taxes5,804
 4,441
 14,738
 12,483
Income tax expense (benefit)3,497
 (4,123) 1,676
 (4,120)2,388
 (2,833) 3,855
 (1,821)
Net (loss) income$(12,734) $(3,319) $1,570
 $9,861
Net income$3,416
 $7,274
 $10,883
 $14,304
              
Weighted average shares outstanding: 
  
  
  
 
  
  
  
Basic45,189
 45,018
 45,139
 44,834
44,893
 45,115
 44,808
 45,114
Diluted45,189
 45,018
 45,412
 45,139
44,977
 45,267
 44,947
 45,361
              
(Loss) earnings per share: 
  
  
  
Earnings per share: 
  
  
  
Basic$(0.28) $(0.07) $0.03
 $0.22
$0.08
 $0.16
 $0.24
 $0.32
Diluted$(0.28) $(0.07) $0.03
 $0.22
$0.08
 $0.16
 $0.24
 $0.32
              
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 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 February 1, 2020 January 26,
2019
 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 October 31, 2020 November 2,
2019
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
                
Net (loss) income $(12,734) $(3,319) $1,570
 $9,861
Net income $3,416
 $7,274
 $10,883
 $14,304
                
Other comprehensive income (loss):                
Cumulative translation adjustments 51
 134
 (329) (1,560) 384
 146
 1,421
 (380)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax 
 55
 44
 48
 0
 3
 0
 44
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax 51
 189
 (285) (1,512) 384
 149
 1,421
 (336)
Comprehensive (loss) income $(12,683) $(3,130) $1,285
 $8,349
Comprehensive income $3,800
 $7,423
 $12,304
 $13,968
                
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, 201959,276
 43,546
 103,397
 (3,516) (4,692) 198,011
Net loss
 
 (12,734) 
 
 (12,734)
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 51
 51
Share-based compensation
 550
 
 
 
 550
Dividends declared ($0.05 per share)
 
 (2,256) 
 
 (2,256)
Treasury stock purchase
 
 
 (647) 
 (647)
Balance as of February 1, 2020$59,276
 $44,096
 $88,407
 $(4,163) $(4,641) $182,975
            
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, 202060,010
 45,192
 92,557
 (7,297) (4,240) 186,222
Net income
 
 3,416
 
 
 3,416
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 384
 384
Share-based compensation
 508
 
 
 
 508
Tax payments related to RSU issuances
 (125) 
 
 
 (125)
Balance as of October 31, 2020$60,010
 $45,575
 $95,973
 $(7,297) $(3,856) $190,405
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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
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
 
 8,606
 
 
 8,606

 
 7,274
 
 
 7,274
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 (555) (555)
 
 
 
 146
 146
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 6
 6

 
 
 
 3
 3
Share-based compensation
 612
 
 
 
 612

 541
 
 
 
 541
Tax payments related to RSU issuances
 (246) 
 
 
 (246)
 (199) 
 
 
 (199)
Dividends declared ($0.07 per share)
 
 (3,131) 
 
 (3,131)
Balance as of October 27, 201855,608
 41,345
 114,033
 (1,834) (4,415) 204,737
Net loss
 
 (3,319) 
 
 (3,319)
Cumulative translation adjustments
 
 
 
 134
 134
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax
 
 
 
 55
 55
Share-based compensation
 604
 
 
 
 604
Exercise of stock options1,261
 
 
 
 
 1,261
Employee savings plan activity830
 
 
 
 
 830
798
 
 
 
 
 798
Dividends declared ($0.07 per share)
 
 (3,151) 
 
 (3,151)
Balance as of January 26, 2019$57,699
 $41,949
 $107,563
 $(1,834) $(4,226) $201,151
           
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.

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)

Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net income$1,570
 $9,861
$10,883
 $14,304
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 amortization13,197
 14,054
8,564
 8,724
Loss on sale of property, equipment and other assets(6) (130)
(Gain) loss on sale of property, equipment and other assets(162) 30
Share-based compensation1,734
 1,867
1,047
 1,184
Contingent consideration adjustment
 (956)
Equity in loss of affiliate430
 392
Equity in loss of affiliates1,145
 241
Provision for doubtful accounts(477) 180
153
 (535)
Deferred income taxes, net(223) (445)2
 (64)
Change in operating assets and liabilities(10,035) 7,364
18,343
 (34,156)
Net cash provided by operating activities6,190
 32,187
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities39,975
 (10,272)
      
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: 
  
 
  
Purchases of property and equipment(13,646) (14,081)(5,776) (9,768)
Proceeds from sales of property, equipment and other assets244
 255
341
 149
Purchases of marketable securities
 (25,337)
Proceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities24,665
 22,341
247
 22,775
Purchases of and loans to equity investment(1,229) (854)(903) (896)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 (2,250)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities10,034
 (19,926)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(6,091) 12,260
      
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: 
  
 
  
Principal payments on long-term obligations(2,140) (440)(220) (1,931)
Dividends paid(6,756) (9,403)0
 (4,500)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 1,318
Payments for common shares repurchased(2,329) 
0
 (1,682)
Tax payments related to RSU issuances(199) (246)(125) (199)
Net cash used in financing activities(11,424) (8,771)(345) (8,312)
      
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH(166) 62
(498) (94)
NET INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH4,634
 3,552
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH33,041
 (6,418)
      
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH: 
  
 
  
Beginning of period35,742
 29,755
40,412
 35,742
End of period$40,376
 $33,307
$73,453
 $29,324
      
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Cash paid (received) for: 
  
 
  
Interest$3
 $114
$113
 $117
Income taxes, net of refunds460
 (1,868)1,171
 1,051
      
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: 
  
 
  
Demonstration equipment transferred to inventory$10
 $97
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable954
 454
660
 1,469
Contributions of common stock under the ESPP1,577
 1,650
0
 1,577
   
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 of America ("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 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 disclosures 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 consistedending May 1, 2021 will consist of 52 weeks. Fiscalweeks and the fiscal year ended May 2, 2020 will bewas a 53-week year; therefore, the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 contains operating results for 4026 weeks while the ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019 contains operating results for 3927 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 statementstatements of cash flows:flows. We have bank guarantees that are secured with cash collateral which is maintained in the restricted cash account.
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents$69,836
 $29,265
Restricted cash3,617
 59
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows$73,453
 $29,324


Other Business Developments - Coronavirus Pandemic

During the first six months 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, have reduced executive pay and board member compensation, and have or are continuing to institute 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 help to preserve our ability to borrow for liquidity needs and position us well for 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 six months of fiscal 2021, we conducted two reductions in force ("RIF") to adjust our capacity and reduce on-going expenses due to the reduced revenue and uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the first quarter of fiscal 2021, 60 employees agreed to participate in the Offering and completed employment. The approximate cost of this Offering was $931 during the first quarter of fiscal 2021. Under the RIF, employment was terminated with 108 employees with severance totaling $1,426 during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and 150 employees with severance totaling $2,742 during the second quarter of fiscal 2021.
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 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
Cash and cash equivalents$40,316
 $33,281
Restricted cash60
 26
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows$40,376
 $33,307



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. We received governmental wage subsidies of $812 during the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and $566 during the second quarter of fiscal 2021 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. Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, we have elected to defer payments of the employer portion of social security taxes during the payroll tax deferral period. The payroll tax deferral period ends on December 31, 2020. As of October 31, 2020 the total amount of such deferral was $3,976, which is included in the "Other long-term obligations" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. Per the terms of the deferral program, 50 percent of the deferred amount is due on December 31, 2021 with the remaining 50 percent due on December 31, 2022.

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. We adopted ASU 2017-04 is effective for interimduring the first quarter of fiscal 2021 and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and will requirethe adoption on a prospective basis. We are currently evaluating the effect that adopting ASU 2017-04 willdid 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 is effectiveimproves 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 interimfinancial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, and will require adoption on a modified retrospective basis.reasonable supportable forecasts. 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 1,428
Deductions (1) (1,040)
Balance as of October 31, 2020 $3,216
(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 October 31, 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
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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 $3,268 and $3,657 at February 1, 2020 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 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 $16,112 and $17,257 at October 31, 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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 and January 26,November 2, 2019, our share of the losses of our affiliates was $430$1,145 and $392,$241, respectively. We purchased services for research and development activities from our equity method investments. The total of these related party transactions was $560 for the six months ended October 31, 2020, which was included in the "Product design and development" line item in in our condensed consolidated statement of operations and remains unpaid and is included in the "Accounts payable" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.


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 (loss) income and common share amounts used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS for the three and ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 and January 26,November 2, 2019: 
  Net income  Shares  Per share income
For the three months ended October 31, 2020     
Basic earnings per share$3,416
 44,893
 $0.08
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans0
 84
 0
Diluted earnings per share$3,416
 44,977
 $0.08
For the three months ended November 2, 2019     
Basic earnings per share$7,274
 45,115
 $0.16
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans0
 152
 0
Diluted earnings per share$7,274
 45,267
 $0.16
For the six months ended October 31, 2020     
Basic earnings per share$10,883
 44,808
 $0.24
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans0
 139
 0
Diluted earnings per share$10,883
 44,947
 $0.24
For the six months ended November 2, 2019     
Basic earnings per share$14,304
 45,114
 $0.32
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans0
 247
 0
Diluted earnings per share$14,304
 45,361
 $0.32
  Net (loss) income  Shares  Per share (loss) income
For the three months ended February 1, 2020     
Basic (loss) earnings per share$(12,734) 45,189
 $(0.28)
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 
 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(12,734) 45,189
 $(0.28)
For the three months ended January 26, 2019     
Basic (loss) earnings per share$(3,319) 45,018
 $(0.07)
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 
 
Diluted (loss) earnings per share$(3,319) 45,018
 $(0.07)
For the nine months ended February 1, 2020     
Basic earnings per share$1,570
 45,139
 $0.03
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 273
 
Diluted earnings per share$1,570
 45,412
 $0.03
For the nine months ended January 26, 2019     
Basic earnings per share$9,861
 44,834
 $0.22
    Dilution associated with stock compensation plans
 305
 
Diluted earnings per share$9,861
 45,139
 $0.22

 
Options outstanding to purchase 2,1932,348 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.929.28 for the three months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 and 2,3082,282 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.989.90 for the three months ended January 26,November 2, 2019 were not included in the computation of diluted (loss) earnings per share because the effects would be anti-dilutive.


Options outstanding to purchase 2,2232,233 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.95$9.61 for the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 and 2,3282,238 shares of common stock with a weighted average exercise price of $9.98$9.97 for the ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019 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
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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:
 Three Months Ended October 31, 2020
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$3,508
 $27,302
 $5,091
 $8,975
 $6,367
 $51,243
Limited configuration22,611
 4,611
 21,696
 5,825
 8,224
 62,967
Service and other4,237
 5,909
 791
 523
 1,697
 13,157
 $30,356
 $37,822
 $27,578
 $15,323
 $16,288
 $127,367
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$23,226
 $6,736
 $19,718
 $5,930
 $8,468
 $64,078
Goods/services transferred over time7,130
 31,086
 7,860
 9,393
 7,820
 63,289
 $30,356
 $37,822
 $27,578
 $15,323
 $16,288
 $127,367
            
 Six Months Ended October 31, 2020
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$12,235
 $69,277
 $12,759
 $16,699
 $10,379
 $121,349
Limited configuration45,166
 10,030
 42,384
 12,091
 16,877
 126,548
Service and other7,461
 9,989
 1,378
 1,031
 3,255
 23,114
 $64,862
 $89,296
 $56,521
 $29,821
 $30,511
 $271,011
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$46,118
 $12,950
 $39,086
 $12,304
 $17,647
 $128,105
Goods/services transferred over time18,744
 76,346
 17,435
 17,517
 12,864
 142,906
 $64,862
 $89,296
 $56,521
 $29,821
 $30,511
 $271,011
            


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 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
            
 Three Months Ended February 1, 2020
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$7,209
 $27,459
 $1,511
 $7,857
 $9,195
 $53,231
Limited configuration26,304
 6,436
 12,422
 5,580
 10,609
 61,351
Service and other3,367
 6,676
 842
 479
 1,711
 13,075
 $36,880
 $40,571
 $14,775
 $13,916
 $21,515
 $127,657
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$26,555
 $8,614
 $11,080
 $5,683
 $11,008
 $62,940
Goods/services transferred over time10,325
 31,957
 3,695
 8,233
 10,507
 64,717
 $36,880
 $40,571
 $14,775
 $13,916
 $21,515
 $127,657
            
 Nine Months Ended February 1, 2020
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$29,181
 $114,459
 $12,727
 $32,173
 $35,415
 $223,955
Limited configuration80,193
 25,662
 60,349
 19,550
 33,663
 219,417
Service and other11,192
 19,075
 2,357
 1,541
 5,287
 39,452
 $120,566
 $159,196
 $75,433
 $53,264
 $74,365
 $482,824
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$81,562
 $30,903
 $55,791
 $19,901
 $34,696
 $222,853
Goods/services transferred over time39,004
 128,293
 19,642
 33,363
 39,669
 259,971
 $120,566
 $159,196
 $75,433
 $53,264
 $74,365
 $482,824
            

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 Three Months Ended January 26, 2019
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$5,942
 $18,491
 $3,053
 $10,095
 $6,798
 $44,379
Limited configuration27,353
 5,958
 11,036
 4,692
 8,649
 57,688
Service and other3,864
 5,546
 709
 603
 2,280
 13,002
 $37,159
 $29,995
 $14,798
 $15,390
 $17,727
 $115,069
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$28,105
 $7,436
 $9,874
 $4,911
 $9,702
 $60,028
Goods/services transferred over time9,054
 22,559
 4,924
 10,479
 8,025
 55,041
 $37,159
 $29,995
 $14,798
 $15,390
 $17,727
 $115,069
            
 Nine Months Ended January 26, 2019
 Commercial Live Events High School Park and Recreation Transportation International Total
Type of performance obligation           
Unique configuration$20,417
 $95,695
 $18,667
 $30,140
 $33,790
 $198,709
Limited configuration82,605
 23,243
 53,964
 18,970
 29,278
 208,060
Service and other10,775
 15,628
 1,867
 1,514
 5,396
 35,180
 $113,797
 $134,566
 $74,498
 $50,624
 $68,464
 $441,949
Timing of revenue recognition           
Goods/services transferred at a point in time$84,584
 $26,796
 $48,932
 $19,410
 $31,364
 $211,086
Goods/services transferred over time29,213
 107,770
 25,566
 31,214
 37,100
 230,863
 $113,797
 $134,566
 $74,498
 $50,624
 $68,464
 $441,949


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 clientscustomers in excess of revenue recognized to date.


The following table reflects the changes in our contract assets and liabilities:
 October 31, 2020 May 2, 2020 Dollar Change Percent Change
Contract assets$26,707
 $35,467
 $(8,760) (24.7)%
Contract liabilities - current47,107
 50,897
 (3,790) (7.4)
Contract liabilities - noncurrent10,741
 10,707
 34
 0.3

 February 1, 2020 April 27, 2019 Dollar Change Percent Change
Contract assets$35,242
 $33,704
 $1,538
 4.6%
Contract liabilities - current49,870
 47,178
 2,692
 5.7
Contract liabilities - noncurrent10,676
 10,053
 623
 6.2


The changes in our contract assets and contract liabilities from April 27, 2019May 2, 2020 to February 1,October 31, 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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 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:
  October 31, 2020
Balance at beginning of period $24,490
New contracts sold 20,756
Less: reductions for revenue recognized (20,290)
Foreign currency translation and other 560
Balance at end of period $25,516


As of April 27, 2019, we had sixOctober 31, 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 $44 as of February 1, 2020. These wereare included in the "Accrued expenses" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.


During the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020, we recognized revenue of $43,394$37,973 related to our contract liabilities as of April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020.


Remaining performance obligations
As of February 1,October 31, 2020, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to the remaining performance obligations was $247,332.$254,253. We expect approximately $209,949$211,663 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 October 31, 2020 are $187,423$200,505 and $59,909,$53,748, 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 (benefit) 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 Six Months Ended
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
Net sales:       
    Commercial$30,356
 $39,651
 $64,862
 $83,686
    Live Events37,822
 59,319
 89,296
 118,625
    High School Park and Recreation27,578
 30,193
 56,521
 60,658
    Transportation15,323
 20,330
 29,821
 39,348
    International16,288
 25,418
 30,511
 52,850
 127,367
 174,911
 271,011
 355,167
        
Gross profit:       
    Commercial8,578
 7,862
 16,320
 17,080
    Live Events7,300
 11,934
 16,654
 24,671
    High School Park and Recreation8,497
 9,224
 18,973
 19,411
    Transportation5,312
 7,003
 10,455
 13,757
    International3,627
 4,064
 6,673
 10,673
 33,314
 40,087
 69,075
 85,592
        
Contribution margin: (1)       
    Commercial4,781
 2,853
 9,222
 6,937
    Live Events4,881
 8,362
 12,019
 17,234
    High School Park and Recreation5,951
 5,988
 13,866
 12,580
    Transportation4,446
 5,895
 8,827
 11,347
    International601
 812
 931
 3,020
 20,660
 23,910
 44,865
 51,118
        
Non-allocated operating expenses:       
    General and administrative7,264
 8,965
 14,388
 18,058
    Product design and development6,737
 10,121
 14,269
 20,621
Operating income6,659
 4,824
 16,208
 12,439
        
Nonoperating income (expense):       
    Interest income66
 162
 151
 431
    Interest expense(84) (31) (157) (66)
Other (expense) income, net(837) (514) (1,464) (321)
        
Income before income taxes5,804
 4,441
 14,738
 12,483
Income tax expense (benefit)2,388
 (2,833) 3,855
 (1,821)
Net income$3,416
 $7,274
 $10,883
 $14,304
        
Depreciation and amortization:       
    Commercial$721
 $895
 $1,493
 $1,869
    Live Events1,424
 1,394
 2,875
 2,792
    High School Park and Recreation492
 507
 988
 1,019
    Transportation234
 252
 471
 516
    International701
 563
 1,394
 1,087
    Unallocated corporate depreciation655
 730
 1,343
 1,441
 $4,227
 $4,341
 $8,564
 $8,724
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
Net sales:       
    Commercial$36,880
 $37,159
 $120,566
 $113,797
    Live Events40,571
 29,995
 159,196
 134,566
    High School Park and Recreation14,775
 14,798
 75,433
 74,498
    Transportation13,916
 15,390
 53,264
 50,624
    International21,515
 17,727
 74,365
 68,464
 127,657
 115,069
 482,824
 441,949
        
Gross profit:       
    Commercial5,399
 8,942
 22,479
 27,593
    Live Events7,815
 3,950
 32,486
 26,495
    High School Park and Recreation3,184
 2,736
 22,595
 21,997
    Transportation4,316
 5,880
 18,073
 17,471
    International3,768
 3,361
 14,441
 12,317
 24,482
 24,869
 110,074
 105,873
        
Contribution margin: (1)       
    Commercial820
 4,460
 7,757
 13,984
    Live Events4,055
 347
 21,289
 16,250
    High School Park and Recreation(277) (384) 12,303
 12,874
    Transportation3,258
 4,959
 14,605
 14,245
    International74
 (50) 3,094
 480
 7,930
 9,332
 59,048
 57,833
        
Non-allocated operating expenses:       
    General and administrative8,640
 8,574
 26,698
 25,685
    Product design and development8,442
 8,280
 29,063
 26,611
Operating (loss) income(9,152) (7,522) 3,287
 5,537
        
Nonoperating income (expense):       
    Interest income233
 328
 664
 713
    Interest expense13
 (45) (53) (86)
Other income (expense), net(331) (203) (652) (423)
        
(Loss) income before income taxes(9,237) (7,442) 3,246
 5,741
Income tax expense (benefit)3,497
 (4,123) 1,676
 (4,120)
Net (loss) income$(12,734) $(3,319) $1,570
 $9,861
        
Depreciation and amortization:       
    Commercial$930
 $1,206
 $2,799
 $3,620
    Live Events1,395
 1,332
 4,187
 3,838
    High School Park and Recreation501
 503
 1,520
 1,463
    Transportation255
 279
 771
 830
    International646
 766
 1,733
 2,189
    Unallocated corporate depreciation746
 668
 2,187
 2,114
 $4,473
 $4,754
 $13,197
 $14,054

(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 Six Months Ended
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
 October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
Net sales:       
United States$108,453
 $147,106
 $236,522
 $296,566
Outside United States18,914
 27,805
 34,489
 58,601
 $127,367
 $174,911
 $271,011
 $355,167
        
        
 October 31,
2020
 May 2,
2020
    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:      

United States$55,522
 $58,422
   

Outside United States8,953
 9,062
    
 $64,475
 $67,484
   

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
Net sales:       
United States$103,347
 $94,418
 $399,913
 $361,679
Outside United States24,310
 20,651
 82,911
 80,270
 $127,657
 $115,069
 $482,824
 $441,949
        
        
 February 1,
2020
 April 27,
2019
    
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation:      

United States$58,414
 $59,192
   

Outside United States7,954
 6,122
    
 $66,368
 $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 February 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 February 1, 2020 and April 27, 2019, our available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
 Amortized Cost Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Balance as of February 1, 2020     
Certificates of deposit$1,727
 $
 $1,727
 $1,727
 $
 $1,727
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 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 accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings based on the specific identification method. In the nine months ended February 1, 2020 and January 26, 2019, 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 February 1, 2020 were as follows:
 Less than 12 months Total
Certificates of deposit$1,727
 $1,727
 $1,727
 $1,727

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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 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 translation15
 106
 15
 171
 307
Balance as of October 31, 2020$2,281
 $3,250
 $53
 $2,466
 $8,050
 Live Events Commercial Transportation International Total
Balance as of April 27, 2019$2,276
 $3,218
 $49
 $2,346
 $7,889
Foreign currency translation8
 54
 8
 (25) 45
Balance as of February 1, 2020$2,284
 $3,272
 $57
 $2,321
 $7,934

 
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. Our 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. We performed our annual impairment test on November 4, 2019 and concluded no goodwill impairment existed.

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Note 9. Selected Financial Statement Data

Inventories consistedcompleting our annual analysis as of the following: first business day of our third quarter of fiscal 2021, which began on November 2, 2020.

 February 1,
2020
 April 27,
2019
Raw materials$32,081
 $30,789
Work-in-process11,468
 8,239
Finished goods36,657
 39,804
 $80,206
 $78,832
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. 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 second 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.

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
 February 1,
2020
 April 27,
2019
Land$2,183
 $1,738
Buildings68,208
 66,403
Machinery and equipment100,627
 96,486
Office furniture and equipment6,160
 6,195
Computer software and hardware53,067
 55,460
Equipment held for rental287
 287
Demonstration equipment8,076
 7,422
Transportation equipment8,060
 7,715
 246,668
 241,706
Less accumulated depreciation180,300
 176,392
 $66,368
 $65,314

Note 10.7. 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 $2,466$3,216 and $2,208$2,828 at February 1,October 31, 2020 and April 27, 2019,May 2, 2020, respectively. Included in accounts receivable as of February 1,October 31, 2020 and April 27, 2019May 2, 2020 was $265$621 and $440,$687, respectively, of retainage on construction-type contracts, all of which is expected to be collected within one year.

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In some contracts with customers, we agree to installment payments exceeding 12 months.  The present value of these contracts 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, including accrued interest and current maturities, was $6,858$3,033 and $3,514$4,633 as of February 1,October 31, 2020 and April 27, 2019,May 2, 2020, respectively.  Contract 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 $7,990$3,192 as of February 1,October 31, 2020 and $3,271$5,166 as of April 27, 2019.May 2, 2020.


Note 8. Financing Agreements
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 $35,000, including up to $20,000 for commercial and standby letters of credit.  The credit agreement and amendments require us to be in compliance with certain financial ratios and other covenants and contain customary events of default, including failure to comply with covenants, failure to pay or discharge material judgments and taxes, bankruptcy, failure to pay loans and fees, and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default by us 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 October 31, 2020, $15,000 had been advanced to us under the loan portion of the line of credit, and the balance of letters of credit outstanding was approximately $6,853.

We are sometimes required to obtain bank guarantees or other financial instruments for display installations and utilize a global bank to provide such instruments. If we are unable to complete the installation work, our customer would draw on the banking arrangement, and the bank would subrogate its loss to Daktronics restricted cash accounts. As of October 31, 2020, we had $3,122 of such instruments outstanding.

As of October 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all applicable bank loan covenants.

Note 11.9. 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 ninesix months ended January 26, 2019,October 31, 2020, we had no0 repurchases of shares of our outstanding common stock. During the ninesix months ended February 1, 2020,November 2, 2019, we repurchased 378270 shares of common stock at a total cost of $2,329.$1,682. As of February 1,October 31, 2020, we had $35,846$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
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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. During the three and nine months ended February 1, 2020, the operating lease cost was $886 and $2,748, respectively, which includes immaterial short-term leases. Both are recognized in cost of sales and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

As of February 1, 2020, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate related to operating leases was 5.1 years and 3.5%.

Supplemental unaudited cash flow information related to operating leases include:
  Three Months Ended February 1, 2020 Nine Months Ended February 1, 2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $823
 $2,426

Future minimum operating lease payments as of, and subsequent to, February 1, 2020 under ASC 842 are as follows:
  
Operating Leases(1)
Fiscal years ending  
2020 $745
2021 2,768
2022 2,018
2023 1,213
2024 1,089
Thereafter 2,398
Total lease payments 10,231
Less imputed interest (863)
Total lease liabilities $9,368
(1) Includes $3,879 to extend the term of our Sioux Falls, South Dakota manufacturing facility.

Note 13.10. Commitments and Contingencies


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


As of February 1,October 31, 2020 and April 27, 2019, $2,025May 2, 2020, $2,166 and $1,072,$2,072, respectively, were included in the "Accrued expenses" line item in our condensed consolidated balance sheets for athe 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 will 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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 consisted of the following:
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  October 31, 2020
Beginning accrued warranty obligations $25,624
      Warranties issued during the period 5,001
      Settlements made during the period (2,817)
      Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations (1,208)
Ending accrued warranty obligations $26,600
  February 1, 2020
Beginning accrued warranty obligations $24,470
      Warranties issued during the period 8,623
      Settlements made during the period (7,466)
      Changes in accrued warranty obligations for pre-existing warranties during the period, including expirations 88
Ending accrued warranty obligations $25,715

 
Performance guarantees:  We have entered into standby letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds with financial institutions relating to the guarantee of our future performance on contracts, primarily construction-type contracts.  As of February 1,October 31, 2020, we had outstanding letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds in the amount of $14,7606,853, $3,122 and $5,33531,314, 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 February 1,October 31, 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 February 1, 2020, we were obligated under the following unconditional purchase commitments:
Fiscal years ending Amount
2020 $1,343
2021 4,704
2022 2,752
2023 1,757
2024 150
Thereafter 153
  $10,859


Note 14.11. Income Taxes


We calculate theThe provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods is calculated 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.period, adjusted for discrete items. Due to various factors, and operating in multiple state and foreign jurisdictions,including our estimate of annual income, our effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation.


Our effective tax rate for the ninethree and six months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 increased to 51.6was 41.1 percent and 26.2 percent, respectively, as compared to a negative 71.8an effective tax rate benefit of 63.8 percent and 14.6 percent for the ninethree and six months ended January 26,November 2, 2019. The quarterly change in the effective tax rate was causedrates are primarily driven by discrete one-time impacts of $3,255 recognizeda decrease in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 due to the release of a tax reserve for a lapse of the statutecredits and a valuation allowance reversal related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards. The estimated effective tax rate for fiscal 2020 of 51.6 percent is the result of the expected net taxes and credits being higherother permanent differences as a proportionpercentage of expectedestimated current fiscal year pre-tax earnings.income.


We are subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as income taxes of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. Fiscal years 2017, 2018, 2019 and 20192020 remain open to federal tax examinations, and fiscal years 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 February 1,October 31, 2020, undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are considered to be reinvested indefinitely. Additionally, we had $576$697 of unrecognized tax benefits which would reduce our effective tax rate if recognized.


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Note 15.12. 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 February 1,October 31, 2020 and April 27, 2019May 2, 2020 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 October 31, 2020       
Cash and cash equivalents$69,836
 $0
 $0
 $69,836
Restricted cash3,617
 0
 0
 3,617
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit0
 983
 0
 983
Derivatives - asset position0
 41
 0
 41
Derivatives - liability position0
 (31) 0
 (31)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration0
 0
 (456) (456)
 $73,453
 $993
 $(456) $73,990
Balance as of May 2, 2020 
  
    
Cash and cash equivalents$40,398
 $0
 $0
 $40,398
Restricted cash14
 0
 0
 14
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit0
 1,230
 0
 1,230
Derivatives - asset position0
 261
 0
 261
Derivatives - liability position0
 (17) 0
 (17)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration0
 0
 (761) (761)
 $40,412
 $1,474
 $(761) $41,125

 Fair Value Measurements
 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Balance as of February 1, 2020       
Cash and cash equivalents$40,316
 $
 $
 $40,316
Restricted cash60
 
 
 60
Available-for-sale securities: 
  
    
Certificates of deposit
 1,727
 
 1,727
Derivatives - asset position
 50
 
 50
Derivatives - liability position
 (227) 
 (227)
Acquisition-related contingent consideration
 
 (729) (729)
 $40,376
 $1,550
 $(729) $41,197
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 contingent 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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 is as follows:

Acquisition-related contingent consideration as of May 2, 2020 $761
Additions 83
Settlements (400)
Interest 12
Acquisition-related contingent consideration as of October 31, 2020 $456

Acquisition-related contingent consideration as of April 27, 2019 $3,065
Additions 75
Settlements (2,491)
Interest 43
Foreign currency translation 37
Acquisition-related contingent consideration as of February 1, 2020 $729


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. 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 February 1, 2020 and April 27, 2019, we had not designated any of our derivative instruments as accounting hedges, and thus we recorded the changes in fair value in the "Other 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 February 1, 2020 and April 27, 2019 were as follows:
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 February 1, 2020 April 27, 2019
 U.S. Dollars Foreign
Currency
 U.S.
Dollars
 Foreign
Currency
Foreign Currency Exchange Forward Contracts:       
U.S. Dollars/Australian Dollars2,555
 3,753
 2,688
 3,772
U.S. Dollars/Canadian Dollars750
 998
 625
 821
U.S. Dollars/British Pounds5,618
 4,386
 3,547
 2,680
U.S. Dollars/Euros3,755
 3,377
 
 
U.S. Dollars/Swiss Franc207
 204
 927
 925
U.S. Dollars/Malaysian Ringgit
 
 60
 246

As of February 1, 2020, there was an asset and liability of $50 and $227, respectively; and as of April 27, 2019, there was an asset and liability of $91 and $4, 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 February 1, 2020, all contracts mature within 13 months.

Note 17. Subsequent Events

On February 25, 2020, our Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share payable on March 19, 2020 to shareholders of record of our common stock on March 9, 2020.

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
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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 of America ("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

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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. OurHistorically, 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.


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GENERAL


Our mission is to be the world leader at informing and entertaining audiences through dynamic audio-visualaudiovisual 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. In the near-term, orders and sales timing may be impacted by the coronavirus situation ("COVID-19") potentially causing customer order delays and supply chain disruptions.


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 six months of fiscal 2021, employees have worked 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 audiovisual systems and related services through the first half of our fiscal year as they work through the economic and business implications of COVID-19. We took corresponding actions to reduce operating expenses to align with expected order and sales declines expected for the remainder of 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 expect the COVID-19 pandemic to continue to have an adverse impact on our revenue and our results of operations, the amount 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 predicted with confidence, such as the ultimate severity and spread of the disease, the duration of the pandemic, the availability and effectiveness of vaccines, 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.

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As we continue through fiscal 2021, our operating results are going to be challenged due to this crisis. We continue to manage our cost structure to meet the uncertain demand, while taking additional cost reductions as needed. Our customers' businesses are subject to the fluctuations in global 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 particular customer. Further, the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their businesses could adversely impact our customers' ability to pay us for work performed and increase our future estimate of credit losses.
We can be impacted by short-term events like
In addition to the U.S. Administrative trade actions in 2018 or a number of other factors that are disclosed in "Item 1A. Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K forCOVID-19 impacts noted above, the fiscal year ended April 27, 2019.

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. Businesses using our displays for self-promotion or on-premise advertising may have reduced budgets for the foreseeable future or may choose to utilize displays as part of their recovery, both actions creating an impact to the Commercial business' 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: Our customers have been adversely impacted by governmental limitations on the number of people allowed to gather in certain spaces which started in March 2020 with varied or no published expiration. 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 ways and willingness of how people gather may change the long-term demand for 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 impacts on their business caused by 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 and impact on their financial stability 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 increasinga number of factors including:

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
Expanded use of dynamic messaging systems for advertising and wayfinding
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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 impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Changes to the ways and willingness of how people gather may change the long-term demand for our systems.

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

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
Continued 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 consistedending May 1, 2021 will consist of 52 weeks. Fiscalweeks and the fiscal year ended May 2, 2020 will bewas a 53-week year; therefore, the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 contains operating results for 4026 weeks while the ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019 contains operating results for 3927 weeks.


COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 1,OCTOBER 31, 2020 AND JANUARY 26,NOVEMBER 2, 2019


Net Sales
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 Three Months Ended
(in thousands)February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 Dollar Change Percent Change
Net sales:       
    Commercial$36,880
 $37,159
 $(279) (0.8)%
    Live Events40,571
 29,995
 10,576
 35.3
    High School Park and Recreation14,775
 14,798
 (23) (0.2)
    Transportation13,916
 15,390
 (1,474) (9.6)
    International21,515
 17,727
 3,788
 21.4
 $127,657
 $115,069
 $12,588
 10.9 %
Orders: 
  
    
    Commercial$36,898
 $41,114
 $(4,216) (10.3)%
    Live Events41,484
 45,767
 (4,283) (9.4)
    High School Park and Recreation20,447
 17,034
 3,413
 20.0
    Transportation16,203
 11,541
 4,662
 40.4
    International19,992
 19,973
 19
 0.1
 $135,024
 $135,429
 $(405) (0.3)%


Commercial:
 Three Months Ended
(in thousands)October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
 Dollar Change Percent Change
Net sales:       
    Commercial$30,356
 $39,651
 $(9,295) (23.4)%
    Live Events37,822
 59,319
 (21,497) (36.2)
    High School Park and Recreation27,578
 30,193
 (2,615) (8.7)
    Transportation15,323
 20,330
 (5,007) (24.6)
    International16,288
 25,418
 (9,130) (35.9)
 $127,367
 $174,911
 $(47,544) (27.2)%
Orders: 
  
    
    Commercial$32,590
 $43,513
 $(10,923) (25.1)%
    Live Events40,684
 41,008
 (324) (0.8)
    High School Park and Recreation20,117
 22,853
 (2,736) (12.0)
    Transportation11,633
 16,992
 (5,359) (31.5)
    International30,642
 26,756
 3,886
 14.5
 $135,666
 $151,122
 $(15,456) (10.2)%

Sales and orders in all business units were impacted as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The decreasechange in net sales for the three months ended February 1, 2020 comparedwas also related to the same period one year ago was primarily due to a lighter demandfluctuations in the on-premise niche, which was offset by increases in the OOH and spectacular niches due to the timing of projects.

order bookings, and related conversion to sales. The decreasechange in orders forwas also impacted by the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared totiming of large contract orders which cause lumpiness.

During the same period one year ago was primarily due to a decrease in largequarter, we booked two multimillion-dollar orders in the spectacular niche, whileLive Events business unit and the on-premise and OOH niches remained relatively flat compared to the same period last year.
Live Events:  The increase in net sales for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the timing of the demand for upgraded or new solutions for professional sports stadiums and college and university venues.

Orders decreased for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago due to a decrease in the number of projects for professional sports stadiums.

High School Park and Recreation: Net sales for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago remained relatively flat.

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OrdersInternational business unit orders increased for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago due to the variability in order timing.
Transportation: The decrease in net sales for the three months ended February 1, 2020 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 increased for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago due to the variability of timing caused by large projects.

International:  Net sales for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago increased primarily due to the variability of timing caused by spectacular and OOH projects.

Orders increased for the three months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to general variationsmultimillion-dollar transportation related projects and account-based order placements in the timing of account-based order placements.OOH advertising customer niche.


Product Order Backlog


The product order backlog as of February 1,October 31, 2020 was $187$201 million as compared to $168$182 million as of January 26,November 2, 2019 and $182$192 million at the end of the secondfirst quarter of fiscal 2020.2021.  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 February 1,October 31, 2020 increased in the Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, Transportation, and International business units and remained relatively flatdecreased in the Commercial business unit from January 26,November 2, 2019.


Gross Profit
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019October 31, 2020   November 2, 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$5,399
 14.6% 
 $8,942
 24.1%$8,578
 28.3% 
 $7,862
 19.8%
Live Events7,815
 19.3
 
 3,950
 13.2
7,300
 19.3
 
 11,934
 20.1
High School Park and Recreation
3,184
 21.5
 
 2,736
 18.5
8,497
 30.8
 
 9,224
 30.6
Transportation4,316
 31.0
 
 5,880
 38.2
5,312
 34.7
 
 7,003
 34.4
International3,768
 17.5
 
 3,361
 19.0
3,627
 22.3
 
 4,064
 16.0
$24,482
 19.2% 
 $24,869
 21.6%$33,314
 26.2% 
 $40,087
 22.9%


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 ourimproved gross profit percentage forrate is a result of the three months ended February 1, 2020mix of service agreement sales in second quarter fiscal 2021 as compared to the same period one year ago was due to an increase in tariff related expensessecond quarter of approximately $0.6 million, or a 0.5% impact to gross profit, as last year at this time tariffs were just being introduced on US importsfiscal 2020. During the second quarter of aluminum, steel, and components from China. We alsofiscal 2020, we experienced additional expenses of approximately $1.1$3.0 million for project delivery costs.costs and for an existing litigation claim estimate, and $0.6 million in tariff related expenses, decreasing the gross profit rate in that period.

We continued to see the global spread of COVID-19 impact order volumes and we took various steps to solidify our financial position and reduce expenses. During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, we conducted a reduction in force of 150 employees to adjust our ca
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pacity and reduce on-going expenses due to the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The approximate cost was $1.3 million and is included in the "Costs of sales" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations, which was offset by $0.4 million of governmental wage subsidies.

We earned a higher 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 events were not being held. We believe this higher gross profit level will not be sustained in future quarters. Total warranty as a percent of sales decreased to 1.3%0.6 percent for the three months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 as compared to 1.6%2.2 percent during the three months ended January 26,November 2, 2019. The following describes the overall impact by business unit for the three months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago:


The gross profit percent decreased in the Commercial business unit primarily due to higher warranty expense, product mix, and additional project delivery costs. The gross profit percent decreased in the Transportation business unit primarily due to lower sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs, which was partially offset by lower warranty expense. The gross profit percent decreased in the International business unit primarily due to a change in sales mix, which was partially offset by lower warranty expense and higher sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs. The gross profit percent increased in the Live Events business unit primarily due to higher sales volumes over relatively fixed infrastructure costs and lower warranty expense. The gross profit percent increased in the High School Park and Recreation business unit primarily due to lower warranty expense and a non-recurring litigation claim that was recorded during the same period one year ago.

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Contribution Margin
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019October 31, 2020   November 2, 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$820
 2.2 % (81.6)% $4,460
 12.0 %$4,781
 15.7% 67.6 % $2,853
 7.2%
Live Events4,055
 10.0
 1,068.6
 347
 1.2
4,881
 12.9
 (41.6) 8,362
 14.1
High School Park and Recreation
(277) (1.9) (27.9) (384) (2.6)5,951
 21.6
 (0.6) 5,988
 19.8
Transportation3,258
 23.4
 (34.3) 4,959
 32.2
4,446
 29.0
 (24.6) 5,895
 29.0
International74
 0.3
 (248.0) (50) (0.3)601
 3.7
 (26.0) 812
 3.2
$7,930
 6.2 % (15.0)% $9,332
 8.1 %$20,660
 16.2% (13.6)% $23,910
 13.7%
 
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. Each business unit's contribution margin was impacted by an increasea decrease in sellingpersonnel related expenses offset by severance costs for reductions in force, as well as reductions in travel and entertainment, marketing, and convention related expenses as a result of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This was partially offset by a bad debt recovery in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 compared toInternational business unit from the same quarter a year ago due to personnel related expenses.prior year.


Other Operating Expenses
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019October 31, 2020   November 2, 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$8,640
 6.8% 0.8% $8,574
 7.5%$7,264
 5.7% (19.0)% $8,965
 5.1%
Product design and development$8,442
 6.6% 2.0% $8,280
 7.2%$6,737
 5.3% (33.4)% $10,121
 5.8%


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 thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2020 increased2021 decreased as compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to an increasedecreases in personnel related expenses which is partiallyand professional fees offset by a decreaseseverance costs from the reduction in professional fees.force. This was to achieve lower operating costs to align with the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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.

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Product design and development expenses in the thirdsecond 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, offset by severance costs for the reduction in force. This was to our customers and meetachieve lower operating costs to align with the markets' needs, we expect an increase in expenditures for new or enhanced customer solutions and to develop leading production technologies inuncertainties created by the evolving micro-LED space.COVID-19 pandemic.


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Other Income and Expenses
 Three Months Ended
 February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Interest income, net$246
 0.2 % (13.1)% $283
 0.2 %
Other income (expense), net$(331) (0.3)% 63.1 % $(203) (0.2)%
 Three Months Ended
 October 31, 2020   November 2, 2019
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Interest (expense) income, net$(18)  % (113.7)% $131
 0.1 %
Other (expense) income, net$(837) (0.7)% 62.8 % $(514) (0.3)%
 
Interest (expense) 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 our line of credit and any long-term obligations.


The change in interest income and expense, net for the thirdsecond 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 expense for our drawings on the line of credit.


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


Income Taxes


We calculate theThe provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods is calculated 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.period, adjusted for discrete items. Due to various factors, including operations in multiple jurisdictions worldwide,our estimate of annual income, our effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation.


We have recorded an effective tax rate of negative 37.941.1 percent for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 20202021 as compared to an effective tax rate benefit of 55.463.8 percent for the thirdsecond quarter of fiscal 2019.2020. The quarterly change in the effective tax rate was causedis primarily driven by discrete one-time impacts of $3.3 million recognizeda decrease in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 due to the release of a tax reserve for a lapse of the statutecredits and a valuation allowance reversal related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards. The estimated effective tax rate for fiscal 2020 is the result of the expected net taxes and credits being higherother permanent differences as a proportionpercentage of expectedestimated current fiscal year pre-tax earnings.income.


COMPARISON OF THE NINESIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 1,OCTOBER 31, 2020 AND JANUARY 26,NOVEMBER 2, 2019


Net Sales
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
(in thousands)February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 Dollar Change Percent ChangeOctober 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
 Dollar Change Percent Change
Net sales:              
Commercial$120,566
 $113,797
 $6,769
 5.9 %$64,862
 $83,686
 $(18,824) (22.5)%
Live Events159,196
 134,566
 24,630
 18.3
89,296
 118,625
 (29,329) (24.7)
High School Park and Recreation75,433
 74,498
 935
 1.3
56,521
 60,658
 (4,137) (6.8)
Transportation53,264
 50,624
 2,640
 5.2
29,821
 39,348
 (9,527) (24.2)
International74,365
 68,464
 5,901
 8.6
30,511
 52,850
 (22,339) (42.3)
$482,824
 $441,949
 $40,875
 9.2 %$271,011
 $355,167
 $(84,156) (23.7)%
Orders:       
       
Commercial$119,059
 $123,637
 $(4,578) (3.7)%$58,123
 $82,161
 $(24,038) (29.3)%
Live Events149,461
 128,803
 20,658
 16.0
82,544
 107,977
 (25,433) (23.6)
High School Park and Recreation73,852
 73,928
 (76) (0.1)48,216
 53,405
 (5,189) (9.7)
Transportation55,410
 54,736
 674
 1.2
24,722
 39,207
 (14,485) (36.9)
International75,827
 65,291
 10,536
 16.1
44,214
 55,835
 (11,621) (20.8)
$473,609
 $446,395
 $27,214
 6.1 %$257,819
 $338,585
 $(80,766) (23.9)%


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Sales and orders in all business units were impacted as a result of the nineeconomic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the six months ended February 1, 2020 including 40November 2, 2019 included 27 weeks compared to the more common 3926 weeks. The ninesix months ended JanuaryOctober 31, 2020 contained 26 2019 contained 39 weeks.

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For net sales, during the first ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020, we achieved a $12.1$10.4 million per week average run rate as compared to $11.3$13.2 million per week during the first ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019, or an approximate 6.5% increase. This21 percent decrease. The change in sales was driven by the order volume reasons described below andalso related to fluctuations in the timing of order bookings, and related conversion related to the seasonality in our business.sales.


For orders, during the first ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020, we achieved a $11.8$9.9 million per week average run rate as compared to $11.4$12.5 million per week during the first ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019, or an approximate 3.5% increase. We had an increase21 percent decrease. The change in orders placed during the first nine months ended February 1, 2020 related to new releases of our product offerings.

Commercial: Net sales for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago increased as a result ofwas also impacted by the timing of projects in the spectacular and OOH niches,large contract orders which was partly offset by a decrease in net sales in the on-premise niche primarily due to lighter demand.cause lumpiness.

Orders decreased for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to a decrease in large orders in the spectacular niche and a softer market in the OOH niche.

Live Events:  The increase in net sales for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 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 nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago due to an increase in the number of projects for college and university venues, minor league sports stadiums, and arena venues.

High School Park and Recreation: The increase in net sales for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to the timing of converting orders and backlog into sales.

Orders for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago remained relatively flat.
Transportation: The increase in net sales for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 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 increased for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 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 nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago mainly due to the variability of timing caused by large spectacular and OOH projects.

Orders increased for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to general variations in the timing of account-based order placements.


Gross Profit
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019October 31, 2020   November 2, 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$22,479
 18.6% $27,593
 24.2%$16,320
 25.2% $17,080
 20.4%
Live Events32,486
 20.4
 26,495
 19.7
16,654
 18.7
 24,671
 20.8
High School Park and Recreation
22,595
 30.0
 21,997
 29.5
18,973
 33.6
 19,411
 32.0
Transportation18,073
 33.9
 17,471
 34.5
10,455
 35.1
 13,757
 35.0
International14,441
 19.4
 12,317
 18.0
6,673
 21.9
 10,673
 20.2
$110,074
 22.8% $105,873
 24.0%$69,075
 25.5% $85,592
 24.1%


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 decreaseincrease in our gross profitpercentage for the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to an increase in tariff related expensesthe result of approximately $3.3 million, or a 0.7% impact to gross profit, as last year at this time tariffs were just being introduced on US importsthe mix of aluminum, steel, and components from China. We alsoservice agreement sales. During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, we experienced additional expenses of approximately $4.2$3.0 million for project delivery costs and for an existing litigation claim estimate.estimate, and $1.4 million in tariff related expenses, decreasing the gross profit rate for the year. We continued to see the global spread of COVID-19 impact order volumes and we took various steps to solidify our financial position and reduce expenses. During the first six months of fiscal 2021, we completed a special voluntary retirement and voluntary exit offering with 60 employees and we conducted a reduction in force of 258 employees to adjust our capacity and reduce on-going expenses due to the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The approximate cost of these programs included in the "Costs of sales" line item in our condensed consolidated statements of operations was $2.8 million, which was offset by $1.0 million of governmental wage subsidies.

We earned a higher rate of gross profit on our service agreements due to reduced stand ready services conducted during the six months ended October 31, 2020. This was due to lower on-site demand as events were not being held. We believe this higher gross profit level will not be sustained in future quarters. Total warranty as a percent
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of sales decreased to 1.9%1.4 percent for the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 as compared to 2.3%2.2 percent during the ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019. The following describes the overall impact by business unit for the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago:

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


Contribution Margin
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019October 31, 2020   November 2, 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$7,757
 6.4% (44.5)% $13,984
 12.3%$9,222
 14.2% 32.9 % $6,937
 8.3%
Live Events21,289
 13.4
 31.0
 16,250
 12.1
12,019
 13.5
 (30.3) 17,234
 14.5
High School Park and Recreation
12,303
 16.3
 (4.4) 12,874
 17.3
13,866
 24.5
 10.2
 12,580
 20.7
Transportation14,605
 27.4
 2.5
 14,245
 28.1
8,827
 29.6
 (22.2) 11,347
 28.8
International3,094
 4.2
 544.6
 480
 0.7
931
 3.1
 (69.2) 3,020
 5.7
$59,048
 12.2% 2.1 % $57,833
 13.1%$44,865
 16.6% (12.2)% $51,118
 14.4%



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. In addition, the six months ended November 2, 2019 included 27 weeks compared to the 26 weeks in the six months ended October 31, 2020. 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:

All areas of selling expenses werewas impacted asby a result of the nine months ended February 1, 2020 including 40 weeks compared to the more common 39 weeks. The nine months ended January 26, 2019 contained 39 weeks. Selling expensedecrease in our Commercial, Live Events, High School Park and Recreation, and Transportation business units increased in the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to personnel related expenses offset by severance costs for reductions in force, as well as reductions in travel and increasedentertainment, marketing, efforts. Selling expensesand convention related expenses. This was partially offset by a bad debt recovery in ourthe International business unit decreased infrom the nine months ended February 1, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to bad debt recovery and a decrease in third-party commissions.prior year.


Other Operating Expenses
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019October 31, 2020   November 2, 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$26,698
 5.5% 3.9% $25,685
 5.8%$14,388
 5.3% (20.3)% $18,058
 5.1%
Product design and development$29,063
 6.0% 9.2% $26,611
 6.0%$14,269
 5.3% (30.8)% $20,621
 5.8%


All areas of operating expenses were impacted as a result of the nineeconomic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the six months ended February 1, 2020 including 40November 2, 2019 included 27 weeks compared to the more common 39 weeks. The nine26 weeks in the six months ended January 26, 2019 contained 39 weeks.October 31, 2020.


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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 increaseddecreased as compared to the same period one year ago primarily due to an increasedecreases in professional fees and personnel related expenses which was partiallyand professional fees offset by a decreaseseverance costs from the reduction in IT related systems.force. This was to achieve lower operating costs to align with the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic.


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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 ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 as compared to the same period one year ago increaseddecreased primarily due to increaseddecreased labor costs and professional services assigned to product design and development projects. To deliver valueprojects offset by severance costs for the reduction in force. This was to our customers and meetachieve lower operating costs to align with the markets' needs, we expect an increase in expenditures for new or enhanced customer solutions.uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic.


Other Income and Expenses
 Nine Months Ended
 February 1, 2020   January 26, 2019
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Interest income, net$611
 0.1 % (2.6)% $627
 0.1 %
Other income (expense), net$(652) (0.1)% 54.1 % $(423) (0.1)%
 Six Months Ended
 October 31, 2020   November 2, 2019
 Amount As a Percent of Net Sales Percent Change Amount As a Percent of Net Sales
(in thousands)
Interest (expense) income, net$(6)  % (101.6)% $365
 0.1 %
Other (expense) income, net$(1,464) (0.5)% 356.1 % $(321) (0.1)%



Interest (expense) 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 our line of credit and any long-term obligations.


The change in interest income and expense, net in the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 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 expense for our drawings on the line of credit.


Other (expense) income, (expense), net:  The change in other income and expense, net for the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 compared to the same period one year ago was primarily due to foreign currency volatility.volatility and the increases in the losses recorded for equity method affiliates. During the six months ended October 31, 2020, we recorded equity method affiliate losses of $1.1 million as compared to $0.2 million during the six months ended November 2, 2019.


Income Taxes


OurThe provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods is calculated by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate was 51.6to “ordinary” income or loss for the reporting period, adjusted for discrete items. Due to various factors, including our estimate of annual income, our effective tax rate is subject to fluctuation.

We have recorded an effective tax rate of 26.2 percent for the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 as compared to an effective tax rate benefit of negative 71.814.6 percent for the ninesix months ended January 26,November 2, 2019. The quarterly change in the effective tax rate was causedis primarily driven by discrete one-time impacts of $3.3 million recognized during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 due to the release of a decrease in tax reserve for a lapse of the statutecredits and a valuation allowance reversal related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards. The estimated effective tax rate for fiscal 2020 of 51.6 percent is the result of the expected net taxes and credits being higherother permanent differences as a proportionpercentage of expectedestimated current fiscal year pre-tax earnings.income.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
 Percent ChangeOctober 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
 Percent Change
(in thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in):          
Operating activities$6,190
 $32,187
 (80.8)%$39,975
 $(10,272) (489.2)%
Investing activities10,034
 (19,926) (150.4)(6,091) 12,260
 (149.7)
Financing activities(11,424) (8,771) 30.2
(345) (8,312) (95.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(166) 62
 (367.7)(498) (94) 429.8
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$4,634
 $3,552
 30.5 %
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$33,041
 $(6,418) (614.8)%


Cash increased by $4.6$33.0 million for the first ninesix months of fiscal 20202021 as compared to $3.6a decrease of $6.4 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2019,2020, which is primarily due to the conversioncash generation of marketable securities to cash for workingoperations, a decrease in capital needs.expenditures, and suspending our dividend and share repurchase programs.


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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitiesCash generated by operating activities is primarily derived from cash received from customers, offset by cash payments for inventories, subcontractors, employee related costs, and operating expense outflows. 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. 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.

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Net cash provided by operating activities was $6.2$40.0 million for the first ninesix months of fiscal 20202021 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $10.3 million in the first six months of fiscal 2020. The $50.3 million increase in cash provided by operating activities of $32.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. The $26.0 million decrease in cash used in operating activities from the first nine months of fiscal 2019 to the first nine months of fiscal 2020 was primarily the result of changes in net operating assets and liabilities of $17.4 million, $8.3 million decrease in net income, $0.9 million in depreciation and amortization, and $0.4 million in other non-cash items, net, adjusted by a $1.0 million change in a contingent liability.liabilities.

Year-to-date cash provided from operations differed as compared to last year primarily due to order volatility in Live Events and Transportation business units, which had large dollar projects this year as compared to last year. This accounted for most of the changes in accounts receivable, contract assets, long-term receivables, and contract liabilities and equates to $29.8 million of the change in net cash provided by operating activities as compared to last year.


The changes in operating assets and liabilities consisted of the following:
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
February 1,
2020
 January 26,
2019
October 31,
2020
 November 2,
2019
(Increase) decrease:      
Accounts receivable$(14,253) $(1,209)$(1,558) $(37,478)
Long-term receivables(2,048) 148
1,694
 (1,860)
Inventories(1,523) 2,617
16,143
 (607)
Contract assets(1,602) 4,199
8,967
 (777)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets201
 1,231
2,130
 (1,671)
Income tax receivables884
 (433)439
 (3,212)
Investment in affiliates and other assets(578) 130
425
 (661)
Increase (decrease):      
Accounts payable237
 (11,952)(9,663) 3,329
Contract liabilities3,335
 12,104
(4,178) 1,696
Accrued expenses3,711
 5,402
(2,961) 5,640
Warranty obligations53
 (2,604)616
 345
Long-term warranty obligations1,192
 (687)356
 1,171
Income taxes payable484
 (1,333)2,207
 332
Long-term marketing obligations and other payables(128) (249)3,726
 (403)
$(10,035) $7,364
$18,343
 $(34,156)


Net cash (used in) provided by (used in) investing activities:Net cash used in investing activities totaled $6.1 million in the first six months of fiscal 2021 compared to net cash provided by investing activities totaled $10.0of $12.3 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2020 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $19.92020. We had $0.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, we had no purchases of marketable securities compared to $25.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. Proceedsproceeds from sales or maturities of marketable securities totaled $24.7in the first six months of fiscal 2021 as compared to $22.8 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2020 as compared to $22.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019.2020. 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 $13.6$5.8 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 20202021 compared to $14.1$9.8 million in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2019. Purchases of and loans to an equity investment totaled $1.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 as compared to $0.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. During the first nine months of fiscal 2019, we had a net cash outflow of $2.3 million for the acquisition of assets of AJT Systems, Inc.2020.


Net cash used in financing activities: Net cash used in financing activities was $11.4$0.3 million for the ninesix months ended February 1,October 31, 2020 compared to $8.8$8.3 million in the same period one year ago. Principal payments on long-term obligations for the first ninesix months of fiscal 20202021 were $2.1$0.2 million compared to $0.4$1.9 million during the first ninesix months of fiscal 2019,2020, which was mostly related to contingent liability payments. Dividends of $6.8$4.5 million, or $0.15 per share, were paid to Daktronics shareholders during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, as compared to dividends of $9.4 million, or $0.21$0.10 per share, paid to Daktronics shareholders during the first ninesix months of fiscal 2019.2020, while there were no dividends paid during the first six months of fiscal 2021. During the first ninesix months of fiscal 2020, we repurchased $2.3$1.7 million of shares as part of the $40.0 million share
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repurchase plan authorized by our Board of Directors. There were no share repurchases in the first ninesix months of fiscal 2019. Proceeds from2021. As part of our COVID-19 response, our Board of Directors has suspended dividends and stock repurchases for the exercise of stock options during the first nine months of fiscal 2019 were $1.3 million and there were no proceeds from the exercise of stock options in the first nine months of fiscal 2020.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 $113.2129.0 million and $119.6$106.0 million at February 1,October 31, 2020 and April 27, 2019,May 2, 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 $3.2$5.7 million of retainage on long-term contracts included in receivables and contract assets as of February 1,October 31, 2020, which has an impact on our liquidity. We expect to collect these amounts within one year. When working capital is needed, weWe have historically financed our cash needs through a combination of cash flow from operations and borrowings under bank credit agreements.During the third quarter

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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$20.0 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, including the most sensitive covenant of interest bearing debt to earnings before income taxes, depreciation, and amortization of less than 2.5; and other covenants.covenants and contain customary events of default, including failure to comply with covenants, failure to pay or discharge material judgments and taxes, bankruptcy, failure to pay loans and fees, and change of control. The occurrence of an event of default by us 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 February 1,October 31, 2020, there were no advances$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 $6.3$6.9 million. As of October 31, 2020, $13.1 million of the credit facility remains in place and available. As of October 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all applicable bank loan 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.Daktronics restricted cash accounts. As of February 1,October 31, 2020, we had $8.5$3.1 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 February 1,As of October 31, 2020, we had $5.331.3 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 and an investment in a technology company to be approximately $33$15 million for fiscal 2020.2021. 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.guaranteed, especially given the uncertainties resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.


We believe the audiovisual 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 the COVID-19 pandemic impact to the economy and to our financial position, operating results, and cash flows, we continue to take 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 associated 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


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.

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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
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new lease guidance,Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as described in "Note 1. Basis of 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 ninesix 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 February 1,October 31, 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 February 1,October 31, 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 February 1,October 31, 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 six months ended October 31, 2020, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the third quarter of fiscal 2020:stock.

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)
December 1, 2019 - December 28, 201927,481
5.99
27,481
36,328,333
December 29, 2019 - February 1, 202080,520
5.99
80,520
35,846,217
Total108,001
 108,001
 
(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.
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Item 3.    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES


Not applicable.


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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:February 28,December 2, 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 February 1,October 31, 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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