UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019

☐	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period fromto to

Commission file number0-13200

AstroNova, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Rhode Island		05-0318215
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

600 East Greenwich Avenue, West Warwick, Rhode Island		02893
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

(401)828-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

Title of each class

Trading

Symbol

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $.05 Par Value

ALOT

NASDAQ Global 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. Yes ☒ No ☐.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of RegulationS-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). Yes ☒ No ☐.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, anon-accelerated filer, 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 Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule12b-2 of the Exchange Act) Yes ☐ No ☒.

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.05 par value per share, outstanding as of ~~June~~December 5, 2019 was ~~7,008,028.~~7,069,568.

ASTRONOVA, INC.

INDEX


		Page No.
Part I.	Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and January 31, 2019		3
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of ~~Income—~~Income — Three and Nine Months Ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018		4
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive ~~Income—~~Income — Three and Nine Months Ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018		5
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ ~~Equity—~~Equity — Three and Nine Months Ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018		66-7
	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash ~~Flows—Three~~Flows — Nine Months Ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018		78
	Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)		~~8-20~~9-23
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		~~20-25~~24-31
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		2531
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		2531
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		2532
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		2532
Item 2.5.	~~Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds~~Other Information		2632
Item 6.	Exhibits		2633
Signatures			2734

Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

ASTRONOVA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, Except Share Data)


	May 4, 2019			January 31, 2019			November 2, 2019			January 31, 2019
	(Unaudited)						(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and Cash Equivalents	$	5,769		$	7,534		$	4,468		$	7,534
Accounts Receivable, net		21,970			23,486			22,094			23,486
Inventories, net		32,043			30,161			35,594			30,161
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets		1,198			1,427			3,059			1,427

Total Current Assets		60,980			62,608			65,215			62,608

Property, Plant and Equipment, net		10,462			10,380			11,323			10,380

Intangible Assets, net		28,561			29,674			26,454			29,674
Goodwill		12,136			12,329			12,110			12,329
Deferred Tax Assets, net		2,927			2,928			3,482			2,928
Right of Use Assets		1,876			—			1,767			—
Other Assets		997			1,064			1,014			1,064

TOTAL ASSETS	$	117,939		$	118,983		$	121,365		$	118,983

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts Payable	$	5,818		$	5,956		$	6,674		$	5,956
Accrued Compensation		2,767			5,023			2,968			5,023
Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses		2,848			2,911			3,789			2,911
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt		4,932			5,208			5,116			5,208
Revolving Credit Facility								6,500			1,500
Current Liability – Royalty Obligation		2,000			1,875			2,000			1,875
Revolving Credit Facility		1,500			1,500
Current Liability – Excess Royalty Payment Due		1,301			1,265			419			1,265
Deferred Revenue								387			373
Income Taxes Payable		810			554			—			554
Deferred Revenue		350			373

Total Current Liabilities		22,326			24,665			27,853			24,665
Long-Term Debt, net of current portion		11,583			12,870			9,004			12,870
Royalty Obligation, net of current portion		9,440			9,916			8,488			9,916
Lease Liabilities, net of current portion		1,472			—			1,350			—
Deferred Tax Liabilities		15			40			539			40
Other Long-Term Liabilities		1,489			1,717			1,178			1,717

TOTAL LIABILITIES		46,325			49,208			48,412			49,208
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Common Stock, $0.05 Par Value, Authorized 13,000,000 shares; Issued 10,256,071 shares and 10,218,559 shares at May 4, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively		513			511
Common Stock, $0.05 Par Value, Authorized 13,000,000 shares; Issued 10,333,915 shares and 10,218,559 shares at November 2, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively								518			511
AdditionalPaid-in Capital		54,474			53,568			55,870			53,568
Retained Earnings		50,722			49,511			51,142			49,511
Treasury Stock, at Cost, 3,265,494 and 3,261,672 shares at May 4, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively		(33,077	)		(32,997	)
Treasury Stock, at Cost, 3,279,831 and 3,261,672 shares at November 2, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively								(33,454	)		(32,997	)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, net of tax		(1,018	)		(818	)		(1,123	)		(818	)

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY		71,614			69,775			72,953			69,775

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	117,939		$	118,983		$	121,365		$	118,983

See Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

ASTRONOVA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	May 4, 2019			April 28, 2018			November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018			November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Revenue	$	36,181		$	31,487		$	33,318		$	34,196		$	102,967		$	99,490
Cost of Revenue		21,942			19,377			21,021			20,288			64,454			60,073

Gross Profit		14,239			12,110			12,297			13,908			38,513			39,417
Operating Expenses:
Selling and Marketing		6,765			6,500			6,944			6,587			20,122			19,484
Research and Development		2,007			1,692			2,076			2,123			5,868			5,844
General and Administrative		2,999			2,653			2,830			2,836			8,445			8,298

Operating Expenses		11,771			10,845			11,850			11,546			34,435			33,626

Operating Income, net		2,468			1,265
Other Expense		(368	)		(270	)
Operating Income								447			2,362			4,078			5,791
Other Expense, net								(238	)		(538	)		(788	)		(1,320	)

Income before Income Taxes		2,100			995			209			1,824			3,290			4,471
Income Tax Provision		400			181
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision								(247	)		407			182			1,046

Net Income	$	1,700		$	814		$	456		$	1,417		$	3,108		$	3,425

Net Income Per Common Share—Basic	$	0.24		$	0.12
Net Income per Common Share—Basic:							$	0.06		$	0.21		$	0.44		$	0.50

Net Income Per Common Share—Diluted	$	0.23		$	0.12
Net Income per Common Share—Diluted:							$	0.06		$	0.20		$	0.43		$	0.49

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic		6,971			6,788			7,047			6,925			7,013			6,858
Diluted		7,248			6,916			7,199			7,167			7,272			7,056

See Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

ASTRONOVA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended						Three Months Ended					Nine Months Ended
	May 4, 2019			April 28, 2018			November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018			November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Net Income	$	1,700		$	814		$	456	$	1,417		$	3,108		$	3,425
Other Comprehensive Loss, net of taxes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Taxes and Reclassification Adjustments:
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments		(172	)		(269	)		87		(157	)		(166	)		(775	)
Change in Value of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges		116			300
Gain from Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Income Statement		(144	)		(200	)
Change in Value of Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedge								62		221			62			766
Losses (Gains) from Cash Flow Hedges Reclassified to Income Statement								3		(150	)		(201	)		(605	)
Realized Loss on Securities Available for Sale Reclassified to Income Statement		—			6			—		—			—			3

Other Comprehensive Loss		(200	)		(163	)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)								152		(86	)		(305	)		(611	)

Comprehensive Income	$	1,500		$	651		$	608	$	1,331		$	2,803		$	2,814

See Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

ASTRONOVA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

($ In Thousands, Except per Share Data)

(Unaudited)


	Common Stock				Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance February 1, 2018		9,996,120	$	500	$	50,016		$	45,700		$	(32,397	)	$	(172	)	$	63,647
Share-Based Compensation		—		—		363			—			—			—			363
Employee Option Exercises		53,010		3		574			—			(88	)		—			489
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net		16,981		1		(1	)		—			(40	)		—			(40	)
Common Stock – Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share		—		—		—			(480	)		—			—			(480	)
Net Income		—		—		—			814			—			—			814
Other Comprehensive Loss		—		—		—			—			—			(163	)		(163	)

Balance April 28, 2018		10,066,111	$	504	$	50,952		$	46,034		$	(32,525	)	$	(335	)	$	64,630
																				Common Stock				Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity
																				Shares		Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock						Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance February 1, 2019		10,218,559	$	511	$	53,568		$	49,511		$	(32,997	)	$	(818	)	$	69,775			10,218,559	$	511	$	53,568		$	49,511		$	(32,997	)	$	(818	)	$	69,775
Share-Based Compensation		—		—		601			—			—			—			601			—		—		601			—			—			—			601
Employee Option Exercises		27,990		1		306			—			(11	)		—			296			27,990		1		306			—			(11	)		—			296
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net		9,522		1		(1	)		—			(69	)		—			(69	)		9,522		1		(1	)		—			(69	)		—			(69	)
Common Stock – Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share		—		—		—			(489	)		—			—			(489	)
Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share																					—		—		—			(489	)		—			—			(489	)
Net Income		—		—		—			1,700			—			—			1,700			—		—		—			1,700			—			—			1,700
Other Comprehensive Loss		—		—		—			—			—			(200	)		(200	)		—		—		—			—			—			(200	)		(200	)

Balance May 4, 2019		10,256,071	$	513	$	54,474		$	50,722		$	(33,077	)	$	(1,018	)	$	71,614			10,256,071	$	513	$	54,474		$	50,722		$	(33,077	)	$	(1,018	)	$	71,614
Share-Based Compensation																					—		—		451			—			—			—			451
Employee Option Exercises																					13,821		1		198			—			—			—			199
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net																					45,658		2		(2	)		—			(377	)		—			(377	)
Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share																					—		—		—			(493	)		—			—			(493	)
Net Income																					—		—		—			951			—			—			951
Other Comprehensive Loss																					—		—		—			—			—			(257	)		(257	)

Balance August 3, 2019																					10,315,550	$	516	$	55,121		$	51,180		$	(33,454	)	$	(1,275	)	$	72,088
Share-Based Compensation																					—		—		525			—			—			—			525
Employee Option Exercises																					18,365		2		224			—			—			—			226
Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share																					—		—		—			(494	)		—			—			(494	)
Net Income																					—		—		—			456			—			—			456
Other Comprehensive Income																					—		—		—			—			—			152			152

Balance November 2, 2019																					10,333,915	$	518	$	55,870		$	51,142		$	(33,454	)	$	(1,123	)	$	72,953


	Common Stock				Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Total Shareholders’ Equity
	Shares		Amount		Additional Paid-in Capital			Retained Earnings			Treasury Stock						Total Shareholders’ Equity
Balance February 1, 2018		9,996,120	$	500	$	50,016		$	45,700		$	(32,397	)	$	(172	)	$	63,647
Share-Based Compensation		—		—		363			—			—			—			363
Employee Option Exercises		53,010		3		574			—			(88	)		—			489
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net		16,981		1		(1	)		—			(40	)		—			(40	)
Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share		—		—		—			(480	)		—			—			(480	)
Net Income		—		—		—			814			—			—			814
Other Comprehensive Loss		—		—		—			—			—			(163	)		(163	)

Balance April 28, 2018		10,066,111	$	504	$	50,952		$	46,034		$	(32,525	)	$	(335	)	$	64,630
Share-Based Compensation		—		—		466			—			—			—			466
Employee Option Exercises		40,302		—		461			—			(278	)		—			183
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net		30,084		3		(2	)		—			(157	)		—			(156	)
Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share		—		—		—			(481	)		—			—			(481	)
Net Income		—		—		—			1,194			—			—			1,194
Reclassification of Certain Income Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		—		—		—			14			—			—			14
Other Comprehensive Loss		—		—		—			—			—			(362	)		(362	)

Balance July 28, 2018		10,136,497	$	507	$	51,877		$	46,761		$	(32,960	)	$	(697	)	$	65,488
Share-Based Compensation		—		—		510			—			—			—			510
Employee Option Exercises		54,952		3		561			—			—			—			564
Restricted Stock Awards Vested, net		5,306		—		—			—			—			—			—
Cash Dividend—$0.07 per share		—		—		—			(485	)		—			—			(485	)
Net Income		—		—		—			1,417			—			—			1,417
Other Comprehensive Loss		—		—		—			—			—			(86	)		(86	)

Balance October 27, 2018		10,196,755	$	510	$	52,948		$	47,693		$	(32,960	)	$	(783	)	$	67,408

ASTRONOVA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	May 4, 2019			April 28, 2018			November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income	$	1,700		$	814		$	3,108		$	3,425
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities:
Depreciation and Amortization		1,584			1,543			4,692			4,633
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs		13			13			37			38
Share-Based Compensation		601			363			1,576			1,339
Deferred Income Tax Provision		—			(33	)		—			(67	)
Changes in Assets and Liabilities:
Accounts Receivable		1,439			(3,029	)		1,296			248
Inventories		(2,001	)		(199	)		(5,412	)		(1,140	)
Income Taxes		263			297			(2,639	)		(244	)
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses		(2,796	)		(1,260	)		(1,586	)		(4,793	)
Other		184			(120	)		(84	)		(916	)

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Operating Activities		987			(1,611	)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities								988			2,523
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from Sales/Maturities of Securities Available for Sale		—			1,511			—			1,511
Honeywell Asset Purchase and License Agreement—TSA Agreement Payment		—			(400	)		—			(400	)
Additions to Property, Plant and Equipment		(586	)		(541	)		(2,422	)		(1,902	)

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Investing Activities		(586	)		570
Net Cash Used by Investing Activities								(2,422	)		(791	)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net Cash Proceeds from Common Shares Issued Under Employee Benefit Plans and Employee Stock Option Plans, Net of Payment of Minimum Tax Withholdings		227			449			276			1,041
Borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility								5,000			3,000
Repayment under Revolving Credit Facility								—			(1,500	)
Payment of Minimum Guarantee Royalty Obligation		(375	)		(500	)		(1,375	)		(1,250	)
Principal Payments of Long-Term Debt		(1,578	)		(1,776	)		(3,998	)		(4,012	)
Dividends Paid		(489	)		(480	)		(1,477	)		(1,446	)

Net Cash Provided (Used) by Financing Activities		(2,215	)		(2,307	)
Net Cash Used by Financing Activities								(1,574	)		(4,167	)

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents		49			9			(58	)		74

Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents		(1,765	)		(3,339	)		(3,066	)		(2,361	)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Period		7,534			10,177			7,534			10,177

Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period	$	5,769		$	6,838		$	4,468		$	7,816

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
Cash Paid During the Period for Interest	$	110		$	199		$	350		$	449
Cash Paid During the Period for Income Taxes, Net of Refunds	$	142		$	86		$	2,746		$	3,154
Schedule ofNon-Cash Financing Activities:
Value of Shares Received in Satisfaction of Option Exercise Price	$	11		$	88		$	11		$	366

See Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

ASTRONOVA, INC.

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

Note 1 – Business and Basis of Presentation

Overview

Headquartered in West Warwick, Rhode Island, AstroNova, Inc. leverages its expertise in data visualization technologies to design, develop, manufacture and distribute a broad range of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems. Our products are employed around the world in a wide range of applications in the aerospace, apparel, automotive, avionics, chemical, computer peripherals, communications, distribution, food and beverage, general manufacturing, packaging and transportation industries. In the United States, the Company has factory-trained direct field salespeople located in major cities from coast to coast. We also have direct field sales or service centers in Canada, China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Spain and the United Kingdom staffed by our own employees and dedicated third-party contractors. Additionally, we utilize over 150 independent dealers and representatives selling and marketing our products in over 50 countries.

The business consists of two segments, Product Identification ~~(PI)~~(“PI”) and Test & Measurement ~~(T&M)~~(“T&M”). The Product Identification segment offers a variety of hardware and software products and associated supplies that allow customers to mark, track and enhance the appearance of their products. PI includes specialty printing systems and supplies sold under the QuickLabel^®, TrojanLabel^® and GetLabels^™ brand names. PI products are used in industrial and commercial product packaging, branding and labeling applications to print custom labels, packaging materials and corresponding visual content to enable our customers to digitally print~~in-house~~on-demand ~~digitally.~~in their own facilities. The Test & Measurement segment includes systems sold under the AstroNova^® brand name as well as the Company’s line of aerospace flight deck printers. Products sold under the AstroNova brand enable our customers to acquire and record visual and electronic signal data from local and networked data streams and sensors. The recorded data is processed and analyzed and then stored and presented in various visual output formats. In the aerospace market, the Company has a long history of using its data visualization technologies to provide networking systems and high-resolution light-weight flight deck and cabin printers.

Unless otherwise indicated, references to “AstroNova,” the “Company,” “we,” “our,” and “us” in this Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q refer to AstroNova, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and reflect all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods included herein. These financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019.

The presentation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Some of the more significant estimates relate to revenue recognition, the allowances for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation, income taxes, impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, share-based compensation, accrued expenses, lease accounting and warranty reserves. Management’s estimates are based on the facts and circumstances available at the time estimates are made, historical experience, risk of loss, general economic conditions and trends, and management’s assessments of the probable future outcome of these matters. Consequently, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Results of operations for the interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.

Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Update

The accounting polices used in preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form10-Q are the same as those used in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended January 31, 2019, except for the change resulting from the adoption of Accounting Standard ~~Update~~Codification Topic 842 (“~~ASU”)2016-02,~~ ~~“Leases (“Topic~~ASC 842”), Leases. See Note 11 for further details related to the new lease accounting policy as ~~provided below.~~

~~Leases~~

~~On February 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective transition method, which requires that we recognize leases differently pre- and post-adoption. See “~~~~Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements~~~~—Leases” below for more information.~~

~~The Company determines whether an arrangement contains~~ a ~~lease at the inception~~result of a contract. Our lease agreements cover various office facilities and are considered operating leases. Operating Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement of the lease based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease ROU assets include any lease pre-payments made and exclude lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred when appropriate. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such option. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and included in general and administrative expense on our condensed consolidated statement of income. Operating leases are included in Right of Use assets, Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses, and Lease Liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

~~For our lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, we generally account for each component separately.~~this adoption.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Leases

In February ~~2016,~~2019, the Company adopted the guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ~~issued ASU2016-02,~~ ~~“Leases (Topic 842).” ASU2016-02~~ ~~and its subsequent amendments supersede previous guidance~~ related to ~~accounting~~leases. See Note 11 for ~~leases~~further details related to this adoption, including policy and are intended to increase transparency and comparability among organizations by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities in the balance sheet for operating leases with lease terms greater than twelve months. The updates also require improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases.

~~The Company adopted this guidance effective February 1, 2019 and elected thenon-comparative~~ transition option which does not require restatement for comparative purposes. Also upon adoption, the Company elected the package of practical expedients, which, include not reassessing 1) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases, 2) lease classifications of expired or existing leases, and 3) initial direct costs, if any, for existing leases.

~~Adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording of ROU assets and lease liabilities of $2.0 million as of February 1, 2019.~~expanded disclosure requirements.

Recent Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Internal-Use Software

In August 2018, the FASB issued ~~ASU~~Accounting Standards Update (“ASU’)2018-15, “Intangibles—Goodwill andOther—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract.” ASU2018-15 reduces complexity for the accounting for costs of implementing a cloud computing service arrangement and aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtaininternal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019 (Q1 fiscal 2021 for AstroNova), with early adoption permitted. Implementation should be applied either retrospectively or prospectively to all implementation costs incurred after the date of adoption. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measurement

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820), Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement.” ASU2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements by removing, modifying or adding certain disclosures. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019 including interim periods within those fiscal years (Q1 fiscal 2021 for AstroNova), with early adoption permitted. The provisions of ASU2018-13 relating to changes in unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurements, and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty should be applied prospectively for only the most recent interim or annual period presented in the initial fiscal year of adoption. The remaining provisions should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented upon their effective date. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this new guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

No other new accounting pronouncements, issued or effective during the ~~first three~~nine months of the current year, have had or are expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Note 3 -– Revenue Recognition

We derive revenue from the sale of (i) hardware, including digital color label printers and specialty OEM printing systems, portable data acquisition systems and airborne printers used in the flight deck and cabin of military, commercial and business aircraft, (ii) related supplies required in the operation of the hardware, (iii) repairs and maintenance of hardware and (iv) service agreements.

Revenues disaggregated by primary geographic markets and major product types are as follows:

Primary geographical markets:


	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	May 4, 2019		April 28, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018
United States	$	21,992	$	19,233	$	21,831	$	21,542	$	64,471	$	60,752
Europe		7,875		7,834		7,059		7,573		22,408		23,292
Asia		3,450		1,439		1,396		1,560		7,063		4,653
Canada		1,516		1,445		1,441		1,860		4,346		5,836
Central and South America		888		1,054		1,019		921		3,232		3,078
Other		460		482		572		740		1,447		1,879

Total Revenue	$	36,181	$	31,487	$	33,318	$	34,196	$	102,967	$	99,490

Major product types:


	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	May 4, 2019		April 28, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018
Hardware	$	12,918	$	11,977	$	12,160	$	13,096	$	37,514	$	37,989
Supplies		19,727		16,701		17,655		18,107		55,463		52,690
Service and Other		3,536		2,809		3,503		2,993		9,990		8,811

Total Revenue	$	36,181	$	31,487	$	33,318	$	34,196	$	1 02,967	$	99,490

Contract Assets and Liabilities

We normally do not have contract assets, which are primarily unbilled accounts receivable that are conditional on something other than the passage of time. Our contract liabilities, which represent billings in excess of revenue recognized, are related to advanced billings for purchased service agreements and extended warranties and were ~~$350,000~~$387,000 and $373,000 at ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively, and are recorded as deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The ~~decrease in the deferred~~Company recognized $279,000 of revenue ~~balance~~ during the ~~three months~~nine month period ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, ~~is primarily due~~related to ~~approximately $205,000 of revenue recognized during the period that was included in~~ the deferred revenue balance at January 31, ~~2019, offset by cash payments received in advance of satisfying performance obligations.~~2019.

Contract Costs

We recognize an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer if we expect the benefit of those costs to be longer than one year. We have determined that certain costs related to obtaining sales contracts for our aerospace printer products meet the requirement to be capitalized. These costs are deferred and amortized based on the forecasted number of units sold over the estimated benefit term, which was estimated to be approximately 10 years. The balance of these contract assets at January 31, 2019 was $903,000. InDuring the ~~first~~third quarter of ~~fiscal 2020, amortization of~~

~~these incremental~~the current year the Company recognized additional direct costs ~~were $27,000~~of $121,000. The Company amortized $82,000 of direct costs for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and the balance of deferred incremental direct costs net of accumulated amortization at ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 was ~~$875,000,~~$942,000, of which ~~$109,000~~$117,000 is reported in other current assets and ~~$766,000~~$825,000 is reported in other assets in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. The remaining contract costs are expected to be amortized over the estimated remaining period of benefit, which we currently estimate to be approximately 7seven years.

Note 4 -– Net Income Per Common Share

Basic net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares and, if dilutive, common equivalent shares, determined using the treasury stock method for stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units outstanding during the period. A reconciliation of the shares used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share is as follows:

   Three Months Ended
   May 4,
2019    April 28,
2018
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding—Basic
   6,970,914    6,787,926
Effect of Dilutive Options, Restricted Stock Units and Restricted Stock Awards
   277,412    128,229




Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding—Diluted
   7,248,326    6,916,155


	Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
	November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Basic		7,046,803		6,924,554		7,012,595		6,858,365
Effect of Dilutive Options, Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units		151,795		242,074		259,840		197,760

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding – Diluted		7,198,598		7,166,628		7,272,435		7,056,125

For the three and nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the diluted per share amounts do not reflect common equivalent shares outstanding of 238,477 and ~~April 28,~~206,592, respectively. For the three and nine months ended October 27, 2018, the diluted per share amounts do not ~~include~~reflect common equivalent shares outstanding of ~~260,422~~228,600 and ~~248,480~~333,175, ~~respectively, because~~respectively. These outstanding common equivalent shares were not included due to their ~~effect would have been anti-dilutive.~~anti-dilutive effect.

Note 5 -– Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are as follows:

   May 4, 2019    January 31, 2019
(In thousands)    Gross
Carrying
Amount    Accumulated
Amortization Currency
Translation
Adjustment    Net
Carrying
Amount    Gross
Carrying
Amount    Accumulated
Amortization Currency
Translation
Adjustment    Net
Carrying
Amount
Miltope:

Customer Contract Relationships
   $ 3,100    $ (1,797 ) $ —      $ 1,303    $ 3,100    $ (1,723 ) $ —      $ 1,377
RITEC:

Customer Contract Relationships
   2,830    (813 ) —      2,017    2,830    (725 ) —      2,105
Non-Competition Agreement
   950    (728 ) —      222    950    (681 ) —      269
TrojanLabel:

Existing Technology
   2,327    (797 ) 97    1,627    2,327    (711 ) 140    1,756
Distributor Relations
   937    (225 ) 36    748    937    (200 ) 56    793
Honeywell:

Customer Contract Relationships
   27,243    (4,599 ) —      22,644    27,243    (3,869 ) —      23,374












Intangible Assets, net
   $ 37,387    $ (8,959 ) $ 133    $ 28,561    $ 37,387    $ (7,909 ) $ 196    $ 29,674


	November 2, 2019									January 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Currency Translation Adjustment		Net Carrying Amount
Miltope:
Customer Contract Relationships	$	3,100	$	(1,947	)	$	—	$	1,153	$	3,100	$	(1,723	)	$	—	$	1,377
RITEC:
Customer Contract Relationships		2,830		(988	)		—		1,842		2,830		(725	)		—		2,105
Non-Competition Agreement		950		(823	)		—		127		950		(681	)		—		269
TrojanLabel:
Existing Technology		2,327		(968	)		92		1,451		2,327		(711	)		140		1,756
Distributor Relations		937		(273	)		34		698		937		(200	)		56		793
Honeywell:
Customer Contract Relationships		27,243		(6,060	)		—		21,183		27,243		(3,869	)		—		23,374

Intangible Assets, net	$	37,387	$	(11,059	)	$	126	$	26,454	$	37,387	$	(7,909	)	$	196	$	29,674

There were no impairments to intangible assets during the periods ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018. With respect to the acquired intangibles included in the table above, amortization expense of $1.1 million and $1.0 million has been included in the condensed consolidated statements of income for the ~~periods~~three months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018, respectively. Amortization expense of $3.2 million and $3.1 million related to the above acquired intangibles has been included in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and October 27, 2018, respectively.

Estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows:


(In thousands)	Remaining 2020		2021		2022		2023		2024		Remaining 2020		2021		2022		2023		2024
Estimated amortization expense	$	3,153	$	4,074	$	3,987	$	3,982	$	3,978	$	1,050	$	4,071	$	3,983	$	3,978	$	3,975

Note 6 -– Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost(first-in,first-out) and net realizable value and include material, labor and manufacturing overhead. The components of inventories are as follows:


(In thousands)	May 4, 2019			January 31, 2019			November 2, 2019			January 31, 2019
Materials and Supplies	$	19,035		$	17,517		$	21,116		$	17,517
Work-In-Process		1,750			1,633			1,586			1,633
Finished Goods		15,922			15,688			18,170			15,688

		36,707			34,838			40,872			34,838
Inventory Reserve		(4,664	)		(4,677	)		(5,278	)		(4,677	)

	$	32,043		$	30,161		$	35,594		$	30,161

Note 7 -– Revolving Line of Credit

The Company has a ~~$10.0 million~~ revolving line of credit under its existing Credit Agreement with Bank of America. Revolving credit loans may be borrowed, at the Company’s option, in U.S. Dollars or, subject to certain conditions, Euros, British Pounds, Canadian Dollars or Danish ~~Krone.~~Kroner. Amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) the LIBOR rate (or, in the case of revolving credit loans denominated in a currency other than U.S. Dollars, the applicable quoted rate), plus a margin that varies within a range of 1.0% to 1.5% based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, or (b) a fluctuating reference rate equal to the highest of (i) the federal funds’ rate plus 0.50%, (ii) Bank of America’s publicly announced prime rate or (iii) the LIBOR rate plus 1.00%, plus a margin that varies within a range of 0.0% to 0.5% based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

~~During fiscal~~At November 2, 2019, ~~$3.0~~$6.5 million ~~was~~has been drawn ~~on the revolving credit facility, of which $1.5 million was repaid. At May 4, 2019, $1.5 million remains outstanding~~ on the revolving line of credit. The outstanding balance bears interest at a weighted average annual rate of ~~5.75%~~5.26% and ~~$19,000~~$93,000 and $39,000 of interest has been incurred on this obligation and included in other expense in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statement for the ~~period~~nine month periods ended ~~May 4, 2019. As of May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and October 27, 2018, respectively. At November 2, 2019, there ~~is $8.5~~was $3.5 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility.

Following the completion of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement to, among other things, temporarily increase the revolving line of credit from $10.0 million to $17.5 million and modify certain of the financial covenants with which the Company must comply thereunder. For additional information on the amendment and the resulting changes to the terms of the agreement, see Note 17 – Subsequent Events.

The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility at the rate of 0.25% per annum.

Note 8 -– Debt

Long-term debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets is as follows:


(In thousands)	May 4, 2019			January 31, 2019			November 2, 2019			January 31, 2019
USD Term Loan (3.75% as of May 4, 2019 and 4.02% as of January 31, 2019); maturity date of November 30, 2022	$	10,500		$	11,250
USD Term Loan (3.75% as of May 4, 2019 and 4.02% as of January 31, 2019); maturity date of January 31, 2022		6,164			6,992
USD Term Loan (3.30% as of November 2, 2019 and 4.02% as of January 31, 2019); maturity date of November 20, 2022							$	9,000		$	11,250
USD Term Loan (3.30% as of November 2, 2019 and 4.02% as of January 31, 2019); maturity date of January 31, 2022								5,244			6,992

	$	16,664		$	18,242		$	14,244		$	18,242
Debt Issuance Costs, net of accumulated amortization		(149	)		(164	)		(124	)		(164	)
Current Portion of Term Loans		(4,932	)		(5,208	)		(5,116	)		(5,208	)

Long-Term Debt	$	11,583		$	12,870		$	9,004		$	12,870

The schedule of required principal payments remaining during the next five years on long-term debt outstanding as of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 is as follows:

(In thousands)
Fiscal 2020
   $ 3,630
Fiscal 2021
   5,208
Fiscal 2022
   5,576
Fiscal 2023
   2,250
Fiscal 2024
   —


   $ 16,664


(In thousands)
Fiscal 2020, remainder	$	1,210
Fiscal 2021		5,208
Fiscal 2022		5,576
Fiscal 2023		2,250
Fiscal 2024		—

	$	14,244

Following the completion of the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to its Credit Agreement with Bank of America governing the Company’s long-term debt. Refer to Note 17 – Subsequent Events for additional information on the Fourth Amendment and the resulting changes to the terms of the Credit Agreement.

Note 9 -– Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management

The Company has entered into a cross-currency interest rate swap to manage the interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange risk associated with the floating-rate foreign currency-denominated term loan borrowing by our Danish Subsidiary and an interest rate swap to manage the interest rate risk associated with the variable rate term loan borrowing by the Company. Both swaps have been designated as cash flow hedges of floating-rate borrowings.

The cross-currency interest rate swap agreement utilized by the Company effectively modifies the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange rate risk by converting the Company’s floating-rate debt denominated in U.S. Dollars on our Danish subsidiary’s books to a fixed-rate debt denominated in Danish ~~Krone~~Kroner for the term of the loan, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate and foreign currency exchange rate changes on future interest expense and principal repayments. This swap involves the receipt of floating rate amounts in U.S. Dollars in exchange for fixed-rate interest payments in Danish ~~Krone,~~Kroner, as well as exchanges of principal at the inception spot rate, over the life of the term loan. ~~As of May 4, 2019, the total notional amount of the Company’s cross-currency interest rate swap was $5.9 million.~~

The interest rate swap agreement utilized by the Company on its term loan effectively modifies the Company’s exposure to interest rate risk by converting the Company’s floating-rate debt to fixed-rate debt for the next five years, thus reducing the impact of interest-rate changes on future interest expense. This swap involves the receipt of floating rate amounts in U.S. Dollars in exchange for fixed rate payments in U.S. dollars over the life of the term loan. ~~As of May 4, 2019,~~

The following table summarizes the ~~total~~ notional amount and fair value of the Company’s ~~interest rate swap was $10.5 million.~~

~~The following table provides a summary of the fair values of the Company’s derivatives recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:~~derivative instrument:

Cash Flow Hedges
(In thousands)
   Balance Sheet Classification May 4,
2019 January 31,
2019
Cross-currency interest rate swap
   Other Long-
Term Liabilities $ 400 $ 600


Interest rate swap
   Other Assets $ 49 $ 85


Cash Flow Hedges	November 2, 2019						January 31, 2019
(In thousands)			Fair Value Derivatives						Fair Value Derivatives
	Notional Amount		Asset		Liability		Notional Amount		Asset		Liability
Cross-currency Interest Rate Swap	$	4,949	$	—	$	329	$	6,329	$	—	$	600
Interest Rate Swap	$	9,000	$	—	$	88	$	11,250	$	85	$	—

The following table presents the impact of the Company’s derivative instruments in our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018:


										Three Months Ended
	Amount of Gain Recognized in OCI on Derivative				Location of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income	Amount of Gain Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income				Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Expense)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Expense)
Cash Flow Hedge (In thousands)	May 4, 2019		April 28, 2018			May 4, 2019		April 28, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018			November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Swap contracts	$	149	$	383	Other Income (Expense)	$	185	$	256
Swap Contracts										$	80	$	283	Other Income (Expense)	$	(3	)	$	192


										Nine Months Ended
										Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI on Derivative				Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Expense)	Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income (Expense)
Cash Flow Hedge (In thousands)										November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018			November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Swap Contracts										$	82	$	981	Other Income (Expense)	$	259		$	775

At ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the Company expects to reclassify approximately ~~$0.3~~$0.2 million of net gains on the swap contracts from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the next 12 months due to changes in foreign exchange rates and the payment of variable interest associated with the floating-rate debt.

Note 10 – Royalty Obligation

In fiscal 2018, AstroNova, Inc. entered into an Asset Purchase and License Agreement (the “Honeywell Agreement”) with Honeywell International, Inc. (“Honeywell”) to acquire an exclusive, perpetual, world-wide license to manufacture Honeywell’s narrow-format flight deck printers for two aircraft families along with certain inventory used in the manufacturing of the licensed printers. The purchase price included a guaranteed minimum royalty payment of $15.0 million, to be paid over ten ~~years,~~years. Royalty payments are based on gross revenues from the sales of the printers, paper and repair services of the licensed products. The royalty rates vary based on the year in which they are paid or earned and product sold or service provided, and range from single-digit to mid double-digit percentages of gross revenue.

The guaranteed minimum royalty payment obligation ~~of $15.0 million~~ was recorded at the present value of the minimum annual royalty payments using a present value factor of 2.8%, which is based on the estimatedafter-tax cost of debt for similar companies. As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the Company had paid an aggregate of ~~$2.0~~$3.0 million of the guaranteed minimum royalty obligation. At ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the current portion of the outstanding guaranteed minimum royalty obligation of $2.0 million is to be paid over the next twelve months and is reported as a current liability and the remainder of ~~$9.4~~$8.5 million is reported as a long-term liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. In addition to the guaranteed minimum royalty payments, the Company also incurred ~~$0.6~~excess royalty expense of $0.1 million and ~~$0.5~~$0.8 million, respectively, ~~in excess royalty expense,~~for the three and nine month periods ended November 2, 2019 and $0.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended October 27, 2018 which is included in cost of revenue in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of ~~income for the three months ended May 4, 2019 and April 28, 2018, respectively.~~income. A total of ~~$1.3~~$0.4 million of excess royalty is payable and reported as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019.

Note 11 – Leases

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On February 1, 2019 the Company adopted ASC 842, Leases. This new guidance requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases, with the result being the recognition of a right of use (ROU) asset and a lease liability. The lease liability is equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments for the term of the lease, including any optional renewal periods determined to be reasonably certain ~~facilities~~to be exercised, using a discount rate determined at ~~various locations worldwide that~~lease commencement. This discount rate is the rate implicit in the lease, if known; otherwise, the incremental borrowing rate for the expected lease term is used. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate approximates the rate the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term at lease inception. The value of the ROU asset is equal to the initial measurement of the lease liability plus any lease payments made to the lessor at or before the commencement date and any unamortized initial direct costs incurred by the lessee, less any unamortized lease incentives received.

There are two types of leases, operating leases and finance leases. Lease classification is determined at lease commencement. All of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and included in general and administrative expense on the condensed consolidated statement of income. For operating leases, ROU assets are classified in other long-term assets, short-term lease liabilities are classified in other current liabilities, and long-term lease liabilities are classified in other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. On the cash flow statement, payments for operating leases are classified as operating activities.

The Company enters into lease contracts for certain of its facilities at various locations worldwide. At inception of a contract, the Company determines whether the contract is or contains a lease. If the Company has a right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the identified asset and the right to direct the use of the asset, then the contract contains a lease. Several of the Company’s lease contracts include options to extend the lease term and the Company includes the renewal options for these leases in the determination of the ROU asset and lease liability when the likelihood of renewal is determined to be reasonably certain.

In addition, several of our lease agreements includenon-lease components for items such as common area maintenance and utilities which are accounted for separately from the lease component.

Adoption Method and Impact

The Company applied ASC 842 to all leases in effect at February 1, 2019 and adopted the accounting standard using thenon-comparative transition option, which does not require the restatement of prior years. Comparative information has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under the previous accounting guidance. The Company has elected the package of practical expedients, which allows entities to not reassess (1) whether contracts are or contain leases, (2) lease classification and (3) initial direct costs. The Company has made an accounting policy election to apply the short-term exception, which does not require the capitalization of leases with terms of 12 months or less. On February 1, 2019, the Company recognized $2.0 million of ROU assets and lease liabilities on its consolidated balance sheet. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.

Disclosure

Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 to 12 years, some of which include options to extend the lease term for periods up to 5five years ~~as well as options to terminate the lease within one year~~ when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise such options.

The company leases office space from an affiliate. ~~The~~This lease is classified as an operating lease ~~and provides for~~with annual ~~rentals~~rental payments of approximately $64,000 and $66,000 in fiscal 2020 and 2021, respectively.

Balance sheet and other information related to our leases is as follows:

Operating Leases
(In thousands)

Balance Sheet Classification
   May 4,
2019
Lease Assets
   Right of Use Assets    $ 1,876
Lease Liabilities – Current
   Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses    411
Lease Liabilities – Long Term
   Lease Liabilities    1,472


Operating Leases (In thousands)	Balance Sheet Classification	November 2, 2019
Lease Assets	Right of Use Assets	$	1,767
Lease Liabilities – Current	Other Liabilities and Accrued Expenses		429
Lease Liabilities – Long Term	Lease Liabilities		1,350

Lease cost information is as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

Operating Leases

(In thousands)

Statement of Income Classification

May 4,
2019

Statement of Income Classification

November 2,
2019

Operating Lease Costs

General and Administrative Expense

119

329

Maturities of operating lease liabilities are as follows:


(In thousands)	May 4, 2019			November 2, 2019
2020	$	293		$	94
2021		398			420
2022		332			354
2023		280			302
2024		266			275
Thereafter		578			564

Total Lease Payments		2,147			2,009
Less: Imputed Interest		(264	)		(230	)

Total Lease Liabilities	$	1,883		$	1,779

As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rate for our operating leases are ~~6.3~~5.7 years and ~~4.02%~~3.98%, respectively. We calculated the weighted-average discount ~~rates~~rate using incremental borrowing rates, which equal the rates of interest that we would pay to borrow funds on a fully collateralized basis over a similar term.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases ~~for the three months ended May 4, 2019~~ is as follows:


			Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	May 4, 2019		November 2, 2019		November 2, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:			$	108	$	306
Operating cash flows for operating leases	$	100

As previously disclosed in our fiscal year 2019 Annual Report on Form10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum operating lease commitments that had initial or remainingnon-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at January 31, 2019 were as follows:

(In thousands)
2020
   $ 574
2021
   520
2022
   387
2023
   294
2024
   273
Thereafter
   568


   $ 2,616


(In thousands)
2020	$	574
2021		520
2022		387
2023		294
2024		273
Thereafter		568

	$ 2,616

Note 12 -– Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The changes in the balance of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) by component are as follows:


(In thousands)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Total			Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments			Cash Flow Hedges			Total
Balance at January 31, 2019	$	(852	)	$	34		$	(818	)	$	(852	)	$	34		$	(818	)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) before reclassification		(172	)		116			(56	)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI to Earnings		—			(144	)		(144	)
Other Comprehensive Loss before reclassification											(166	)		62			(104	)
Amounts reclassified from AOCL to Earnings											0			(201	)		(201	)

Other Comprehensive Loss		(172	)		(28	)		(200	)		(166	)		(139	)		(305	)

Balance at May 4, 2019	$	(1,024	)	$	6		$	(1,018	)
Balance at November 2, 2019										$	(1,018	)	$	(105	)	$	(1,123	)

The amounts presented above in other comprehensive loss are net of taxes except for translation adjustments associated with our German and Danish subsidiaries.

Note 13 -– Share-Based Compensation

We have one equity incentive plan from which we are authorized to grant equity awards, the AstroNova, Inc. 2018 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2018 Plan”). The 2018 Plan provides for, among other things, the issuance of awards, including incentive stock options,non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, time or performance-based restricted stock ~~unit~~units (PSUs), restricted stock units (RSUs) and restricted stock awards (RSAs)~~, with respect~~. At our annual meeting of shareholders held on June 4, 2019, the 2018 Plan was amended to ~~up to 650,000~~increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock available for issuance by 300,000, bringing the total number of shares available for issuance under the 2018 Plan from 650,000 to 950,000, plus an additional number of shares equal to the number of shares subject to awards granted under previous equity incentive plans that are forfeited, cancelled, satisfied without the issuance of stock, otherwise terminated (other than by exercise), or, for shares of stock issued pursuant to any unvested award, reacquired by the Company at not more than the grantee’s purchase price (other than by exercise). Under the 2018 Plan, all awards to employees generally have a minimum vesting period of one year. Options granted under the 2018 Plan must be issued at an exercise price of not less than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and expire after ten years. As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, ~~182,896~~161,375 unvested shares of restricted stock and options to purchase an aggregate of 146,000 shares were outstanding under the 2018 Plan.

In addition to the 2018 Plan, we previously granted equity awards under our 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) and our 2007 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). Both the 2007 Plan and the 2015 Plan have expired and no new awards may be issued under either, but outstanding awards will continue to be governed by those ~~respective Plans.~~plans. As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, 1,007 unvested shares of restricted stock and options to purchase an aggregate of ~~391,145~~376,645 shares were outstanding under the 2007 Plan and ~~42,204~~27,527 unvested shares of restricted stock and options to purchase an aggregate of ~~199,545~~184,650 shares were outstanding under the 2015 Plan.

On January 31, 2019, the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors adopted an Amended and RestatedNon-Employee Director Annual Compensation Program (the “New Program”), which became effective as of February 1, 2019 and supersedes the prior program. Pursuant to the New Program, beginning with fiscal 2020, eachnon-employee director will automatically receive a grant of restricted stock on the date of theirre-election to the Company’s board of directors. The number of whole shares to be granted will be equal to the number calculated by dividing the stock component of the director compensation amount determined by the compensation committee for that year by the fair market value of our stock on that day. The value of the restricted stock award for fiscal 2020 is $60,000. To account for the partial year beginning on February 1, 2019 and continuing through the 2019 annual meeting, and thereby provide for the alignment of the timing of annual grants of restricted stock under the New Program with the election of directors at the annual meeting, ~~on February 1, 2019, eachnon-employee~~ ~~director was granted~~a total of 4,340 shares of restricted stock ~~with a fair market value~~were granted to thenon-employee directors on February 1, 2019. A total of ~~$18,000.~~11,560 shares were awarded to thenon-employee directors as compensation under the New Program in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Other than the shares granted on February 1, 2019, which ~~will vest~~vested on June 1, 2019, shares of restricted stock granted under the New Program will become vested on the first anniversary of the date of grant, conditioned upon the recipient’s continued service on the Board through that date.

In March 2019, the Company granted 47,474 RSUs and 50,148 PSUs to certain key employees.

Share-based compensation expense was recognized as follows:


	Three Months Ended				Three Months Ended				Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)	May 4, 2019		April 28, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018
Stock Options	$	212	$	156	$	148	$	215	$	487	$	571
Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units		384		204		371		290		1,074		757
Employee Stock Purchase Plan		5		3		6		5		15		11

Total	$	601	$	363	$	525	$	510	$	1,576	$	1,339

Stock Options

There were no stock options granted during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019. The fair value of stock options granted during the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018 were estimated using the following assumptions:


	~~Three~~Nine Months Ended
	~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018
Risk Free Interest Rate		2.6	%
Expected Volatility		~~41.3~~39.3	%
Expected Life (in years)		~~10.0~~9.0
Dividend Yield		~~1.8~~1.5	%

There were no stock options granted during the three month period ended October 27, 2018. The weighted average fair value per share for stock options granted was $7.41 during the ~~three months~~nine month period ended ~~April 28, 2018 was $6.80.~~October 27, 2018.

Aggregated information regarding stock option activity for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 is summarized below:


	Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price		Number of Options			Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at January 31, 2019		771,145		$	14.30		771,145		$	14.30
Granted		—			—		—			—
Exercised		(26,530	)		10.92		(55,175	)		11.68
Forfeited		(7,525	)		16.83		(8,275	)		16.72
Canceled		(400	)		6.22		(400	)		6.22

Outstanding at May 4, 2019		736,690		$	14.40
Outstanding at November 2, 2019							707,295		$	14.48

Set forth below is a summary of options outstanding at ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019:


Outstanding	Outstanding							Exercisable						Outstanding							Exercisable
Range of Exercise prices		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life			Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life		Number of Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life
$5.00-10.00			64,181	$	7.94		2.7		64,181	$	7.94		2.8			55,881	$	7.97		2.4		55,881	$	7.97		2.4
$10.01-15.00			434,709	$	13.64		6.6		338,314	$	13.64		6.1			414,814	$	13.62		6.1		326,794	$	13.64		5.6
$15.01-20.00			237,800	$	17.54		8.6		51,700	$	15.70		7.5			236,600	$	17.53		8.1		112,795	$	17.08		7.8

			736,690	$	14.40		6.9		454,195	$	13.07		5.8			707,295	$	14.48		6.5		495,470	$	13.78		5.8

As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, there was approximately ~~$1,232,000~~$0.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately ~~2.2~~1.7 years.

Restricted Stock Units ~~(RSUs)~~(“RSUs”), Performance Based Restricted Stock Units (“PSUs”) and Restricted Stock Awards ~~(RSAs)~~(“RSAs”)

Aggregated information regarding RSU, PSU and RSA activity for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 is summarized below:


	RSAs & RSUs			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value		RSUs, PSUs & RSAs			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at January 31, 2019		133,667		$	13.99		133,667		$	13.99
Granted		101,962			19.50		113,522			20.16
Vested		(9,522	)		14.15		(55,180	)		16.62
Forfeited		—			—		(2,100	)		19.45

Outstanding at May 4, 2019		226,107		$	16.47
Outstanding at November 2, 2019							189,909		$	16.85

As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, there was approximately ~~$2,961,000~~$2.5 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs and RSAs which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of ~~2.2~~0.9 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

AstroNova has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan allowing eligible employees to purchase shares of common stock at a 15% discount from fair value on the first or last day of an offering period, whichever is less. A total of 247,500 shares were reserved for issuance under this plan. During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27 2018, there were ~~1,571~~5,441 and ~~1,216~~3,912 shares, respectively, purchased under this plan. As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, ~~32,282~~28,412 shares remain available.

Note 14 -– Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rates for the period are as follows:


	~~Three Months Ended~~
~~Fiscal 2020~~		~~19.0~~	%
~~Fiscal 2019~~		~~18.2~~	%


	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
Fiscal 2020		(118.2	)%		5.5	%
Fiscal 2019		22.3	%		23.4	%

The Company determines its estimated annual effective tax rate at the end of each interim period based on full-year forecastedpre-tax income and facts known at that time. The estimated annual effective tax rate is applied to theyear-to-datepre-tax income at the end of each interim period with the cumulative effect of any changes in the estimated annual effective tax rate being recorded in the fiscal quarter in which the change is determined. The tax effect of significant unusual items is reflected in the period in which they occur.

During the three months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the Company recognized an income tax ~~expense~~benefit of approximately ~~$400,000.~~$247,000. The effective tax rate in this period was directly impacted by 1) a ~~$53,000~~reduction in forecasted operating results for our fiscal 2020 as compared to operating results forecasted at the end of our second quarter of fiscal 2020, 2) a $306,000 tax benefit related to the ~~expiration~~reversal of ~~the statute of limitations on a~~ previously uncertain tax ~~position~~positions due to the finalization of an IRS audit and ~~a $97,000~~3) an $18,000 tax benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock. During the three months ended ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018, the Company recognized an income tax expense of approximately ~~$181,000.~~$407,000. The effective tax rate in this period was directly impacted by a $98,000 benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock.

During the nine months ended November 2, 2019, the Company recognized an income tax expense of approximately $182,000. The effective tax rate in this period was directly impacted by 1) a $359,000 tax benefit related to the reversal of previously uncertain tax positions due to the finalization of an IRS audit and the expiration of the statute of limitations on previously uncertain tax positions and 2) a $251,000 tax benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock. During the nine months ended October 27, 2018, the Company recognized an income tax expense of approximately $1,046,000. The effective tax rate in this period was directly impacted by a $210,000 benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock and a $78,000 tax benefit related to the expiration of the statute of limitations on a previously uncertain tax ~~position and a $30,000 tax benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock.~~position.

The Company maintains a valuation allowance on some of its deferred tax assets in certain jurisdictions. A valuation allowance is required when, based upon an assessment of various factors, including recent operating loss history, anticipated future earnings, and prudent and reasonable tax planning strategies, it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

Unrecognized tax benefits represent the difference between tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and the benefits recognized for financial reporting purposes. As of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, the Company’s cumulative unrecognized tax benefits totaled ~~$592,000~~$360,000 compared to $618,000 as of January 31, 2019. Besides the expiration of the statute of limitations on a previously uncertain tax position and finalization of an IRS audit, there were no other developments affecting unrecognized tax benefits during the quarter ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019.

Note 15 -– Segment Information

AstroNova reports two segments: Product Identification and Test & ~~Measurement (T&M).~~Measurement. The Company evaluates segment performance based on the segment profit before corporate expenses.

Summarized below are the Revenue and Segment Operating Profit for each reporting segment:

   Three Months Ended
   Revenue    Segment Operating Profit
(In thousands)
   May 4,
2019    April 28,
2018    May 4,
2019    April 28,
2018
Product Identification
   $ 23,591    $ 19,953    $ 2,886    $ 1,661
T&M
   12,590    11,534    2,581    2,257








Total
   $ 36,181    $ 31,487    5,467    3,918





Corporate Expenses
         2,999    2,653




Operating Income
         2,468    1,265
Other Expense
         (368 )    (270 )




Income Before Income Taxes
         2,100    995
Income Tax Provision
         400    181




Net Income
         $ 1,700    $ 814


	Three Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	Revenue				Segment Operating Profit						Revenue				Segment Operating Profit
(In thousands)	November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018			November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Product Identification	$	21,749	$	21,684	$	1,880		$	2,014		$	67,484	$	63,407	$	6,990		$	5,833
T&M		11,569		12,512		1,397			3,184			35,483		36,083		5,533			8,256

Total	$	33,318	$	34,196		3,277			5,198		$	102,967	$	99,490		12,523			14,089

Corporate Expenses						2,830			2,836							8,445			8,298

Operating Income						447			2,362							4,078			5,791
Other Expense, Net						(238	)		(538	)						(788	)		(1,320	)

Income Before Income Taxes						209			1,824							3,290			4,471
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision						(247	)		407							182			1,046

Net Income					$	456		$	1,417						$	3,108		$	3,425

Note 16 -– Fair Value

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following tables provide a summary of the financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value as of ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and January 31, 2019:


Assets measured at fair value:	Fair value measurement at May 4, 2019								Fair value measurement at January 31, 2019								Fair value measurement at November 2, 2019								Fair value measurement at January 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Swap Contracts (included in Other Assets)	$	—	$	49	$	—	$	49	$	—	$	85	$	—	$	85
Interest Rate Swap Contract (included in Other Assets)																	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	85	$	—	$	85

Total Assets	$	—	$	49	$	—	$	49	$	—	$	85	$	—	$	85	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	85	$	—	$	85


Liabilities measured at fair value:	Fair value measurement at May 4, 2019								Fair value measurement at January 31, 2019								Fair value measurement at November 2, 2019								Fair value measurement at January 31, 2019
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Swap Contracts (included in Other Long-Term Liabilities)	$	—	$	400	$	—	$	400	$	—	$	600	$	—	$	600
Cross-Currency Interest Rate Swap Contract (included in Other Long-Term Liabilities)																	$	—	$	329	$	—	$	329	$	—	$	600	$	—	$	600
Interest Rate Swap Contract (included in Other Long-Term Liabilities)																		—		88		—		88		—		—		—		—
Earnout Liability (included in Other Long-Term Liabilities)		—		—		14		14		—		—		14		14		—		—		14		14		—		—		14		14

Total Liabilities	$	—	$	400	$	14	$	414	$	—	$	600	$	14	$	614	$	—	$	417	$	14	$	431	$	—	$	600	$	14	$	614

We use the market approach to measure fair value of our derivative instruments. Derivative instruments were measured at fair value using readily observable market inputs, such as quotations on interest rates and foreign exchange rates, and are classified as Level 2 because they areover-the-counter contracts with a bank counterparty that are not traded in an active market.

The fair value of the earnout liability incurred in connection with the Company’s acquisition of TrojanLabel was determined using the option approach methodology, which includes using significant inputs that are not observable in the market and therefore classified as Level 3. Key assumptions in estimating the fair value of the contingent consideration liability included (1) the estimated earnout targets over the next seven years, ~~of $0.5 million-$1.4 million,~~ (2) the probability of success (achievement of the various contingent events) ~~from0.0%-0.9%~~and (3) a risk-adjusted discount rate ~~of approximately2.68%-4.9%~~ used to adjust the probability-weighted earnout payments to their present value. At each reporting period, the contingent consideration liability is recorded at its fair value with changes reflected in general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. There was no change in the fair value of the earnout liability for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019.

Assets and Liabilities Not Recorded at Fair Value

The Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt not reflected in the financial statements at fair value, is reflected in the table below:


	May 4, 2019										November 2, 2019
	Fair Value Measurement										Fair Value Measurement								Carrying Value
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Carrying Value
Long-Term debt and related current maturities	$	—	$	—	$	17,040	$	17,040	$	16,664
Long-Term Debt and related current maturities											$	—	$	—	$	14,545	$	14,545	$	14,244

	January 31, 2019										January 31, 2019
	Fair Value Measurement										Fair Value Measurement								Carrying Value
(In thousands)	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Carrying Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total		Carrying Value
Long-Term debt and related current maturities	$	—	$	—	$	18,857	$	18,857	$	18,242
Long-Term Debt and related current maturities											$	—	$	—	$	18,857	$	18,857	$	18,242

The fair value of the Company’s long-term debt, including the current portion, is estimated by discounting the future cash flows using current interest rates at which similar loans with the same maturities would be made to borrowers with similar credit ratings and is classified as Level 3.

Note 17 – Subsequent Event

On December 9, 2019, the Company and its wholly owned Danish subsidiaries, ANI ApS and TrojanLabel ApS (the “Parties”), entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement dated as of February 28, 2017 between the Parties and Bank of America, N.A. (as previously amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Fourth Amendment amends the Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) increase the aggregate amount available for borrowings under the revolving line of credit prior to November 1, 2020 from $10.0 million to $17.5 million and (ii) modify the financial covenants with which the Company must comply thereunder by excluding certain capital expenditures from the calculation of the Company’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, providing that the minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant will be suspended through the second quarter of fiscal 2021, and adding a minimum consolidated EBITDA covenant commencing with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and continuing through the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Item 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Overview

This section should be read in conjunction with the AstroNova condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein and our Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019.

AstroNova is a multi-national enterprise that leverages its proprietary data visualization technologies to design, develop, manufacture, distribute and service a broad range of products that acquire, store, analyze and present data in multiple formats. The Company organizes its structure around a core set of competencies, including research and development, manufacturing, service, marketing and distribution. It markets and sells its products and services through the following two segments:

Product Identification ~~(PI)~~(“PI”) – offers digital label printers, over-printers, labeling software, spare parts, service contracts and related printing supplies such as pressure sensitive labels, tags, inks, toners and thermal transfer ribbons used in those product identification digital printers.

Test and Measurement ~~(T&M)~~(“T&M”) – offers a suite of products and services that acquire data from local and networked data streams and sensors as well as wired and wireless networks. The recorded data is processed and analyzed and then stored and presented in various visual output formats. The T&M segment also includes a line of aerospace printers that are used to print hard copies of data required for the safe and efficient operation of aircraft, including navigation maps, arrival and departure procedures, flight itineraries, weather maps, performance data, passenger data, and various air traffic control data. Aerospace products also include Ethernet switches, which are used in military aircraft and military vehicles to connect multiple computers or Ethernet devices.

The Company markets and sells its products and services globally through a diverse distribution structure of direct sales personnel, manufacturers’ representatives and authorized dealers that deliver a full complement of branded products and services to customers in our respective markets. Our growth strategy centers on organic growth through product innovation made possible by research and development initiatives, as well as strategic acquisitions that fit into or complement existing core businesses.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 vs. Three Months Ended ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018

Revenue by segment and current quarter percentage change over the prior year for the three months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018 were:

(Dollars in thousands)
   May 4,
2019    As a
% of
Revenue April 28,
2018    As a
% of
Revenue % Change
Over
Prior Year
Product Identification
   $ 23,591    65.2 % $ 19,953    63.4 % 18.2 %
T&M
   12,590    34.8 % 11,534    36.6 % 9.2 %






Total
   $ 36,181    100.0 % $ 31,487    100.0 % 14.9 %

~~The first quarter of fiscal 2020 consisted of a 13-week period as compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2019 which consisted of a 12-week period.~~


(Dollars in thousands)	November 2, 2019		As a % of Revenue			October 27, 2018		As a % of Revenue			% Change Over Prior Year
Product Identification	$	21,749		65.3	%	$	21,684		63.4	%		0.3	%
T&M		11,569		34.7	%		12,512		36.6	%		(7.5	)%

Total	$	33,318		100.0	%	$	34,196		100.0	%		(2.6	)%

Revenue for the ~~first~~third quarter of the current year was ~~$36.2~~$33.3 million, representing a ~~14.9% increase~~decrease compared to the previous year ~~first~~third quarter revenue of ~~$31.5~~$34.2 million. Revenue through domestic channels for the ~~current year first quarter was $22.0 million, an increase of 14.6% over the prior year’s first quarter. International revenue for the first~~third quarter of the current year was ~~$14.2~~$21.8 million, an increase of 1.3% over the prior year’s third quarter. International revenue for the third quarter of the current year was $11.5 million, representing 34.5% of AstroNova’s third quarter revenue and reflects a ~~15.8% increase~~9.2% decrease over the previous year ~~first~~third quarter primarily as a result of weaker demand from a few customers in Asia in the Product Identification segment and ~~represents 39.2% of AstroNova’s first quarter’s revenue.~~a global slowdown in demand for certain aircraft models in the T&M segment. Current year ~~first~~third quarter international revenue includes an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact of ~~$0.6~~$0.3 million.

Hardware revenue in the current quarter was ~~$12.9~~$12.2 million, ~~an increase~~a 7.1% decrease compared to the prior year’s ~~first~~third quarter revenue of ~~$12.0~~$13.1 million. The ~~increase~~current quarter decrease in hardware revenue is ~~attributable~~primarily due to ~~both segments, as~~the decline in aerospace printer sales related to the Honeywell product lines within the T&M ~~hardware revenue increased 8.5% and PI hardware revenue increased 6.1% compared to the first quarter~~segment. This decline is a result of the ~~prior year.~~ ripple effects of the Boeing 737 Max grounding, due in part to reductions in new aircraft shipments, as well as the delay of retrofit printer upgrade orders for earlier 737 models so that those planes could remain in service. The decline of aerospace printer hardware sales in the T&M segment was partly offset by an increase in sales of data acquisition recorders and increased sales for the ToughSwitch product line. The current quarter overall decline in hardware sales was also tempered by an increase in PI segment hardware sales as the product launch of the new QL-300 provided a significant contribution to third quarter revenue, as did sales of TrojanLabel printers, which experienced continued growth during the current quarter.

Supplies revenue in the current quarter was ~~$19.7~~$17.7 million, ~~an 18.1% increase~~a 2.5% decrease over prior year’s ~~first~~third quarter supplies revenue of ~~$16.7~~$18.1 million. The decrease in the current quarter ~~increase in~~ supplies revenue as compared to the ~~first~~third quarter of the prior year is primarily attributable to ~~increases~~a decrease in revenue of ~~both digital color printer~~QuickLabel product supplies ~~and label and tag products~~in the Product Identification segment. The decrease in supplies revenue for the current quarter was slightly offset by an increase in TrojanLabel product supplies revenue within the Product Identification segment.

Service and other ~~revenues of $3.6~~revenue was $3.5 million in the current quarter, ~~increased 25.9% from~~a 17.0% increase over the prior year ~~first~~revenue of $3.0 million. The current quarter ~~service and other revenues of $2.8 million,~~increase is primarily due to an increase in parts and repair revenue related to the AstroNova aerospace printer product ~~line acquired from Honeywell~~lines in ~~fiscal 2018.~~the T&M segment.

Current year ~~first~~third quarter gross profit was ~~$14.2~~$12.3 million, ~~a 17.6% increase~~an 11.6% decrease compared to prior year ~~first~~third quarter gross profit of ~~$12.1~~$13.9 million. The Company’s current quarter gross profit margin of ~~39.4%~~36.9% reflects a ~~0.9 percentage~~380 basis point ~~increase~~decline from the prior ~~year first~~year’s third quarter gross profit margin of ~~38.5%~~40.7%. The ~~higher~~lower gross profit and related profit margin for the current quarter compared to the prior year’s ~~first~~third quarter is primarily attributable to ~~increased sales~~decreased revenue and ~~lower manufacturing variable costs.~~unfavorable product mix in both the PI and T&M segments.

Operating expenses for the current quarter were ~~$11.8~~$11.9 million, ~~an 8.5%~~a 2.6% increase compared to the prior year ~~first~~third quarter operating expenses of ~~$10.8~~$11.5 million. Specifically, current quarter selling and marketing expenses ~~for the current quarter increased to $6.8~~were $6.9 million, a 5.4% increase compared to ~~$6.5~~$6.6 million in the ~~first~~third quarter of the prior year, ~~due primarily to an increase~~as the increases in wages, travel, entertainment and ~~commissions. Current quarter~~trade show expenditures were offset by a decline in employee benefits for the current year. Both general and administrative expenses ~~were $3.0~~of $2.8 million ~~a slight increase compared to $2.7 million in the prior year’s first quarter, as the current quarter increase in outside services was tempered by decreases in wage~~ and ~~bonus expense for the current quarter. Research~~research and development (“R&D”) expenses ~~were $2.0~~of $2.1 million inremained unchanged from the ~~current~~third quarter ~~a slight increase compared to $1.7 million in~~of the prior ~~year’s first quarter primarily due to increases in wages and outside services. The~~year. R&D spending as a percentage of revenue for the current quarter ~~is 5.5% compared to 5.4% for~~of 6.2% remained consistent with the same period of the prior year.

Other expense in the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2020 was ~~$0.4~~$0.2 million compared to ~~$0.3~~$0.5 million in the third quarter of the prior ~~year first quarter.~~year. Current quarter other expense primarily includes interest expense on the Company’s debt and revolving line of ~~$0.2 million and foreign exchange loss~~credit of $0.2 million. Other expense for the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2019 ~~consists~~consisted primarily of interest expense on debt of $0.2 million and net foreign exchange loss of ~~$0.1~~$0.3 million.

The ~~provision~~benefit for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the ~~first~~third quarter of the current year is $0.2 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of negative 118.2%. This rate was impacted by a reduction in internally forecasted operating results for our fiscal 2020 as compared to operating results at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2020, a $0.3 million tax benefit related to the reversal of previously uncertain tax positions due to the finalization of an IRS audit and an $18,000 tax benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock. This compares to the prior year’s third quarter tax provision of $0.4 million, which ~~includes~~reflected a benefit of ~~$53 thousand~~$0.1 million related to windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock and an effective tax rate of 22.3%.

The Company reported net income of $0.5 million or $0.06 per diluted share for the third quarter of the current year. On a comparable basis, net income for the prior year’s third quarter was $1.4 million or $0.20 per diluted share. Return on revenue was 1.4% for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to 4.1% for the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

Nine Months Ended November 2, 2019 vs. Nine Months Ended October 27, 2018

Revenue by product group and current period percentage change over the prior year for the nine months ended November 2, 2019 and October 27, 2018 were:


(Dollars in thousands)	November 2, 2019		As a % of Revenue			October 27, 2018		As a % of Revenue			% Change Over Prior Year
Product Identification	$	67,484		65.5	%	$	63,407		63.7	%		6.4	%
T&M		35,483		34.5	%		36,083		36.3	%		(1.7	)%

Total	$	102,967		100.0	%	$	99,490		100.0	%		3.5	%

Revenue for the first nine months of the current year was $103.0 million, representing a 3.5% increase compared to the previous year’s first nine months of revenue of $99.5 million. Revenue through domestic channels for the first nine months of the current year was $64.5 million, an increase of 6.1% from prior year domestic revenue of $60.8 million. International revenue for the first nine months of the current year was $38.5 million, a slight decrease from the previous year international revenue of $38.7 million. The current year’s first nine months of international revenue reflected an unfavorable foreign exchange rate impact of $1.2 million.

Hardware revenue in the first nine months of the current year was $37.5 million, a 1.3% decrease compared to the prior year’s first nine months of revenue of $38.0 million. The decrease in hardware sales is primarily related to the decline in the aerospace printer product line related to the Honeywell Agreement in the T&M segment. This decline is a result of the ripple effects of the Boeing 737 Max grounding, due in part to reductions in new aircraft shipments, as well as lower retrofit printer upgrade orders for older 737 models so that those planes could remain in service. This decline of hardware sales in the T&M segment was slightly offset by an increase in sales of data acquisition recorders and other aerospace printers. The overall decline in hardware revenue for the current year was also tempered by an increase in PI segment hardware sales, as the product launch of the new QL-300 provided a significant contribution to current year revenue as did sales of the TrojanLabel printers which also experienced continued growth during the current year.

Supplies revenue in the first nine months of the current year was $55.5 million, representing a 5.3% increase over the prior year’s first nine months revenue of $52.7 million. The current year increase in supplies revenue is due primarily to the increase in inkjet printer supplies and label sales, tempered by lower thermal film and electrophotographic supplies revenue in the Product Identification segment.

Service and other revenues were $10.0 million in the first nine months of the current year, a 13.4% increase compared to the prior year’s first nine months service and other revenues of $8.8 million. The current year increase is primarily due to an increase in repairs and parts revenues in the AstroNova aerospace product line and an increase in customer demand for parts in the data recorder product line. Also contributing to the current year increase were sales of parts in the Product Identification segment as a result of the increase in the installed base of printers currently in the field. Current year first nine months gross profit was $38.5 million, a 2.3% decrease from prior year’s first nine months gross profit of $39.4 million. The Company’s gross profit margin of 37.4% in the current year reflects a decrease from the prior year’s first nine months gross profit margin of 39.6%. The lower gross profit margin for the current year compared to the prior year is primarily due to higher period costs and adverse product mix.

Operating expenses for the first nine months of the current fiscal year were $34.4 million, a 2.4% increase compared to the prior year’s first nine months operating expenses of $33.6 million. Selling and marketing expenses for the current year of $20.1 million increased 3.3% compared to the previous year’s first nine months due primarily to an increase in wages, outside services, and travel expenses which were slightly offset by lower commissions and benefits. General and Administrative (“G&A”) expenses for the first nine months of the current year were $8.4 million, a 1.8% increase compared to the prior year’s first nine months G&A expenses of $8.3 million. The increase in G&A expenses in the current year was primarily due to an increase in outside service fees and corporate related expenditures, partially offset by a decrease in employee benefits. R&D spending in the first nine months of the current year was $5.9 million, a slight increase compared to the prior year’s first nine months spending of $5.8 million. Current year spending on R&D represents 5.7% of revenue compared to the prior year’s first nine months level of 5.9%.

Other expense during the first nine months of the current year was $0.8 million compared to $1.3 million in the first nine months of the previous year. Current year other expense includes interest expense of $0.6 million on the Company’s debt and revolving credit line and $0.3 million of net foreign exchange loss which was partially offset by investment and other income of $0.1 million. Other expense during the first nine months of fiscal 2019 includes interest expense on debt of $0.6 million and net foreign exchange loss of $0.8 million which was partially offset by investment and other income of $0.1 million

The Company recognized $0.2 million of income tax expense for the first nine months of the current fiscal year, which includes a $0.4 million tax benefit related to the reversal of previously uncertain tax positions due to the finalization of an IRS audit and the expiration of statute of limitations on previously uncertain tax positions and a $0.3 million tax benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock which resulted in a 5.5% effective tax rate. The Company recognized $1.0 million of income tax expense for the first nine months of the prior fiscal year. The 23.4% effective tax rate in that period was directly impacted by a $0.2 million tax benefit arising from windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock and a $0.1 million tax benefit related to the expiration of the statute of limitations on a previously uncertain tax position and a $97 thousand benefit related to windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock and reflects an effective tax rate of 19.0%. This compares to the prior year’s first quarter tax provision on income of $0.2 million, which included a benefit of $78 thousand related to the expiration of the statute of limitations on a previously uncertain tax position and a $30 thousand benefit related to windfall tax benefits related to the Company’s stock and reflected an effective tax rate of 18.2%.position.

The Company reported net income of ~~$1.7~~$3.1 million, or ~~$0.23~~$0.43 per diluted share, for the first ~~quarter~~nine months of the current year. On a comparable basis, net income for the first nine months of the prior year ~~first quarter~~ was ~~$0.8~~$3.4 million, or ~~$0.12~~$0.49 per diluted share, which included $0.8 million ofafter-tax income, ~~of $0.8 million,~~ or $0.12 per diluted share, as a result of a change in accounting estimates in the prior year’s first quarter for product cost and operating expenses related to a transition services agreement entered into ~~as a part of~~with Honeywell in connection with the ~~fiscal 2018~~ Honeywell ~~licenses and product line acquisition.~~Agreement. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal 2019, a change in accounting estimate for revenue subject to customer rebates ~~as part of~~under the Honeywell ~~licenses and product line acquisition~~Agreement increased net income by $0.3 million or $0.05 per diluted share. Return on revenue was ~~4.7%~~3.0% for the first ~~quarter~~nine months of fiscal 2020 compared to ~~2.6%~~3.4% for the first ~~quarter~~nine months of fiscal 2019.

Segment Analysis

The Company reports two segments: Product Identification and Test & Measurement ~~(T&M)~~ and evaluates segment performance based on the segment profit before corporate and financial administration expenses. Summarized below are the Revenue and Segment Operating Profit for each reporting segment:


	Three Months Ended										Three Months Ended										Nine Months Ended
	Revenue				Segment Operating Profit						Revenue				Segment Operating Profit						Revenue				Segment Operating Profit
(In thousands)	May 4, 2019		April 28, 2018		May 4, 2019			April 28, 2018			November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018			November 2, 2019		October 27, 2018		November 2, 2019			October 27, 2018
Product Identification	$	23,591	$	19,953	$	2,886		$	1,661		$	21,749	$	21,684	$	1,880		$	2,014		$	67,484	$	63,407	$	6,990		$	5,833
T&M		12,590		11,534		2,581			2,257			11,569		12,512		1,397			3,184			35,483		36,083		5,533			8,256

Total	$	36,181	$	31,487		5,467			3,918		$	33,318	$	34,196		3,277			5,198		$	102,967	$	99,490		12,523			14,089

Corporate Expenses						2,999			2,653							2,830			2,836							8,445			8,298

Operating Income						2,468			1,265							447			2,362							4,078			5,791
Other Expense						(368	)		(270	)
Other Expense, Net																(238	)		(538	)						(788	)		(1,320	)

Income Before Income Taxes						2,100			995							209			1,824							3,290			4,471
Income Tax Provision						400			181
Income Tax (Benefit) Provision																(247	)		407							182			1,046

Net Income					$	1,700		$	814						$	456		$	1,417						$	3,108		$	3,425

Product Identification

~~Revenue~~Total current quarter revenue from the Product Identification segment of $21.7 million was comparable to revenue for the same period of the prior year. Current quarter revenue includes increases in hardware and supplies revenue within the TrojanLabel product group, as well as a significant contribution from the introduction of the new QL-300 printer in the QuickLabel product group, slightly offset by declines in some of the Company’s inkjet printer product lines. Product Identification’s current quarter segment operating profit was $1.9 million, reflecting a profit margin of 8.6%. This compares to the prior year’s third quarter segment profit of $2.0 million and related profit margin of 9.3%. The slight decrease in Product Identification current year third quarter operating segment operating margin is primarily due to higher operating expenses and adverse product mix.

Revenues from the Product Identification segment increased ~~18.2%~~6.4% to $67.5 million in the first ~~quarter~~nine months of the current year ~~with revenue of $23.6 million compared to $20.0~~from $63.4 million in the same period of the prior year. The current ~~quarter~~year increase ~~in revenue~~ is primarily attributable to ~~the increase in~~strong demand for ink jet supplies ~~revenue, specifically, labels and tag supplies revenue and inkjet supply revenue, both experiencing double digit growth as compared to the same period~~ in the ~~prior year.~~first quarter from Asian customers, which subsequently declined. Also contributing to the increase in revenue for the current ~~quarter~~year was ~~the 6.1%~~an increase in ~~hardware~~service and other revenue. Hardware revenue asin the PI segment remained fairly constant compared to the prior year; however the segment did experience a ~~result~~significant revenue contribution from the introduction of ~~the Company’s~~QuickLabel’s new ~~five-color digital label~~QL-300 printer, as well as ~~an increase~~double-digit growth in revenue from sales of both QuickLabel’s monochromatic printers and TrojanLabel’sT2-Cprinters. ~~Hardware revenue increases were slightly~~This growth was tempered by lower sales of ~~the Company’s~~ other ~~digital~~inkjet color printers within the QuickLabel product group. ~~The~~Product Identification current ~~quarter also experienced growth in parts revenue compared to the same period in the prior year. Product Identification’s current quarter~~year segment operating profit was ~~$2.9~~$7.0 million ~~reflecting~~with a profit margin of ~~12.2%. This compares~~10.4%, compared to the prior ~~year’s first quarter~~year segment operating profit of ~~$1.7~~$5.8 million and related profit margin of ~~8.3%.~~9.2 %. The increase in ~~Product Identification~~ current year ~~first quarter~~ segment operating profit and margin is primarily due to higher sales and product mix ~~and lower manufacturing and period costs.~~early in the year.

Test & Measurement—T&M

Revenue from the T&M ~~products~~segment was ~~$12.6~~$11.6 million for the ~~first~~third quarter of the current fiscal year, representing a ~~9.2% increase~~7.5% decrease compared to revenue of ~~$11.5~~$12.5 million for the same period in the prior year. The current quarter revenue ~~increase~~decrease is ~~primarily~~ due to the ~~double digit growth~~decline in ~~data acquisition hardware sales. Also contributing to the growth in revenue for the first quarter is the increase in parts revenue related to~~ the aerospace printer product line acquired from Honeywell in fiscal ~~2018.~~2018 as a result of the ripple effects of the Boeing 737 Max grounding which resulted in part to new aircraft shipment reductions as well as delays of several retrofit printer upgrade orders for earlier 737 models so that those planes could remain in service. T&M’s ~~first~~third quarter segment operating profit was ~~$2.6~~$1.4 million, reflecting a profit margin of ~~20.5%~~12.1%, ~~an increase~~a decrease compared to the prior year segment operating profit of ~~$2.3~~$3.2 million and related operating margin of ~~19.6%~~25.4%. The ~~increase~~decrease in segment operating profit and related margin were due to ~~higher~~lower sales revenue, adverse product mix and ~~favorable~~higher manufacturing and period costs.

Revenue from the T&M segment was $35.5 million for the first nine months of the current fiscal year, a 1.7% decrease compared to sales of $36.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in revenue for the first nine months of the current year is also primarily due to the decline in the aerospace printer product ~~mix.~~line acquired from Honeywell as a result of the impact of the Boeing 737 Max grounding. The decline was slightly offset by an increase in the hardware product line as a result of increased sales of T&M data recorders and AstroNova aerospace printers, both experiencing double digit growth in the current year, and an increase in parts and repair revenue. The segment’s first nine months operating profit of $5.5 million resulted in a 15.6% profit margin compared to the prior year segment operating profit of $8.3 million and related operating margin of 22.9%. The lower segment operating profit and related margin for the current year is due to lower revenue, adverse product mix and higher manufacturing costs and operating expenses.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Overview

Generally, our primary sources of liquidity are cash generated from operating activities and ~~borrowings. From time to time, we may also utilize amounts available~~borrowings under our revolving credit facility, as described below, which we use to supplement cash generated from operating activities and to fund a portion of our capital expenditures, contractual contingent consideration obligations, and future acquisitions. We believe that our current level of cash and short-term financing capabilities along with future cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our operating and capital needs for at least the next 12 months.

Our cash and cash equivalents at the end of the ~~first~~third quarter were ~~$5.8~~$4.5 million. During the third quarter of the current year, the Company borrowed an additional $3.0 million on its revolving credit facility. At November 2, 2019, under its existing revolving credit facility, the Company had an outstanding balance of $6.5 million and ~~we had $8.5~~$3.5 million remaining available ~~under our revolving credit facility.~~for borrowing.

The Company’s backlog decreased 18.8% fromyear-end to $20.8 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2020.

Indebtedness

In fiscal 2018, the Company and the Company’s wholly owned Danish subsidiaries, ANI ApS and TrojanLabel ApS, entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the “Lender”), which, as amended through November 2, 2019 (the “Credit Agreement”), provides for a secured credit facility consisting of a term loan to ANI ApS in the principal amount of $9.2 million and a term loan to the Company in the principal amount of $15.0 million. The Credit Agreement also provides for a $10.0 million revolving credit facility for the Company.

Both term loans bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the LIBOR rate plus a margin that varies within a range of 1.0% to 1.5% based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

In connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement, ANI ApS entered into a hedging agreement to manage the variable interest rate risk and currency risk associated with its payments in respect to the term loan. Under this combined arrangement, payments of principal and interest with respect to approximately $8.9 million of the principal of the term loan will be made in Danish ~~Krone,~~Kroner, and interest on such principal amount will be payable at a fixed rate of 0.67% per annum for the entire term, subject only to potential changes based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. Additionally, the Company entered into a hedging agreement to manage the variable interest rate risk associated with its payments with respect to the $15.0 million term loan. Under this combined arrangement, interest will be payable at a fixed rate of 2.04% per annum for the entire term, plus an incremental margin of 1.0% to 1.5%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio.

Revolving credit loans may be borrowed, at the Company’s option, in U.S. Dollars or, subject to certain conditions, Euros, British Pounds, Canadian Dollars or Danish ~~Krone.~~Kroner. Amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) the LIBOR rate (or, in the case of revolving credit loans denominated in a currency other than U.S. Dollars, the applicable quoted rate), plus a margin that varies within a range of 1.0% to 1.5% based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio, or (b) a fluctuating reference rate equal to the highest of (i) the federal funds’ rate plus 0.50%, (ii) Bank of America’s publicly announced prime rate or (iii) the LIBOR rate plus 1.00%, plus a margin that varies within a range of 0.0% to 0.5% based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Company is required to pay a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility at the rate of 0.25% per annum. Outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit line during fiscal 2020 bear interest at ana weighted average annual rate of ~~5.75%~~5.26% and the Company has paid ~~$19,000~~$93,000 of interest expense for revolving credit line borrowings for the ~~quarter~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019.

The obligations of ANI ApS in respect of the $9.2 million term loan are guaranteed by the Company and TrojanLabel ApS. The Company’s obligations in respect of the $15.0 million term loan, revolving credit facility and its guarantee in respect of the ANI ApS term loan are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company (including a pledge of a portion of the equity interests held by the Company in ANI ApS and the Company’s wholly owned German subsidiary, AstroNova GmbH), subject to certain exceptions.

The Lender is entitled to accelerate repayment of the loans and to terminate its revolving credit commitment under the Credit Agreement upon the occurrence of any of various customary events of default.

The Parties must comply with various customary financial andnon-financial covenants under the Credit Agreement.

AsOn December 9, 2019, the Company, ANI ApS, TrojanLabel ApS and the Lender, entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. Refer to Part II, Item 5 Other Information for further details on the Fourth Amendment and resulting changes to the terms of ~~May 4, 2019,~~ the Credit Agreement.

The Company believes it is in compliance with all of the covenants in the amended Credit Agreement.

Cash Flow

The Company’s statements of cash flows for the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 and ~~April 28,~~October 27, 2018 are included on page 78 of this report. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.0 million for the first ~~quarter~~nine months of fiscal 2020 compared to ~~cash used by operating activities of $1.6~~$2.5 million for the same period of the previous year. The ~~increase~~decrease in net cash provided by operations for the first nine months of the current ~~quarter~~year is primarily due to the ~~increase~~decrease in net income, and ~~the decrease~~an increase in cash used for working capital. The combination of changes in accounts receivable, inventory, income taxes, accounts payable and accrued expenses ~~decreased~~negatively impacted cash by ~~$3.4~~$8.4 million for the first ~~quarter~~nine months of fiscal 2020, compared to ~~a decrease of $4.5~~$6.8 million for the same period in fiscal 2019.

The accounts receivable balance decreased to ~~$22.0~~$22.1 million at the end of the ~~first~~third quarter compared to $23.5 million at year end. The $1.4 million decrease in the accounts receivable balance from year end ~~and~~is directly related to the ~~collection cycle increased to 53 days~~decrease in sales for the third quarter of the current year as compared to ~~49 days at year end.~~ third quarter sales in fiscal 2019.

The inventory balance was ~~$32.0~~$35.6 million at the end of the ~~first~~third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared to $30.2 million at year end and inventory days on hand increased to ~~131~~152 days at the end of the current quarter from 120 days at the prior year end. The current period increase in inventory and related days on hand is due to lower forecasted sales, as well as a buildup of inventory for new product launches in our Product Identification segment. Also contributing to the inventory increase were delayed shipments to customers in the Product Identification segment and last time buy parts and safety stock increases in the T&M segment.

The net decreased cash ~~and investment~~ position at ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019 primarily resulted from ~~increased cash provided by in operations as discussed above, offset by~~ principal payments of long-term debt ~~of $1.6 million, principal payment of~~and the guaranteed royalty obligation of ~~$0.4~~$4.0 million ~~dividends paid of $0.5~~and $1.4 million, ~~and~~respectively; cash used to acquire property, plant and equipment of ~~$0.6~~$2.4 million and dividends paid of $1.5 million, offset by increased cash provided by current period borrowing on the Company’s existing revolving credit facility of $5.0 million.

~~The Company’s backlog increased 30% fromyear-end~~ ~~to $33.3 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2020.~~

Contractual Obligations, Commitments and Contingencies

There have been no material changes to our contractual obligations as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019, other than those which occur in the ordinary course of business.

Critical Accounting Policies, Commitments and Certain Other Matters

The preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and disclosure of commitments and contingencies at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base these estimates and judgments on factors we believe to be relevant, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

The process of determining significant estimates is fact-specific and takes into account factors such as historical experience, current and expected economic conditions, product mix, and in some cases, actuarial and appraisal techniques. We constantlyre-evaluate these significant factors and make adjustments where facts and circumstances dictate.

While we believe that the factors considered provide a meaningful basis for the accounting policies applied in the preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements, we cannot guarantee that our estimates and assumptions will be accurate. As the determination of these estimates requires the exercise of judgment, actual results may differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements. Except for the changes resulting from the adoption of the new lease accounting standard during the period, there have been no material changes to the application of critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019. See Note ~~2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policy Update,~~11, Leases, in Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form10-Q, for an update on our lease accounting policy.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form10-Q may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact, but rather reflect our current expectations concerning future events and results. We generally use the words “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “likely,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, including those concerning our expectations, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to (a) general economic, financial and business conditions; (b) declining demand in the test and measurement markets, especially defense and aerospace; (c) competition in the specialty printer industry; (d) ability to develop market acceptance of our products and effective design of customer required features; (e) competition in the data acquisition industry; (f) the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the results of operations; (g) the ability to successfully integrate acquisitions and realize benefits from divestitures; (h) the business abilities and judgment of personnel and changes in business strategy; (i) the efficacy of research and development investments to develop new products; (j) the launching of significant new products which could result in unanticipated expenses; (k) bankruptcy or other financial problems at major suppliers or customers that could cause disruptions in the Company’s supply chain or difficulty in collecting amounts owed by such customers; (l) any technology disruption or delay in implementing new technology; (m) a material security breach or cybersecurity attack impacting our business and our relationship with customers and (n) other risks included under“Item 1A-Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

During the ~~three~~nine months ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, there were no material changes to our market risk disclosures as set forth in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form10-K for the year ended January 31, 2019.

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant toRule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to have materially affected, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

There are no pending or threatened legal proceedings against the Company believed to be material to the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form10-Q, one should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future operating results. The risks described in our Annual Report on10-K are not the only risks that could affect our business, as additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results as well as adversely affect the value of our common stock.

There have been no material updates to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019.

Item 2.5.

~~Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds~~Other Information

~~During~~The Company is providing the ~~first~~following information in this Item 5 in lieu of disclosing the information under Items 1.01 and 2.03 of a Current Report on Form8-K with a due date on or after the date hereof.

On December 9, 2019, the Company, ANI ApS, TrojanLabel ApS and the Lender entered into the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement. The Fourth Amendment amends the Credit Agreement to, among other things, (i) increase the aggregate amount available for borrowings under the revolving line of credit prior to November 1, 2020 from $10.0 million to $17.5 million and (ii) modify the financial covenants with which the Company must comply thereunder by excluding certain capital expenditures from the calculation of the Company’s consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio, providing that the minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio covenant will be suspended through the second quarter of fiscal 2021, and adding a minimum consolidated EBITDA covenant commencing with the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and continuing through the ~~Company made~~second quarter of fiscal 2021.

The description of the ~~following repurchases~~Fourth Amendment is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of ~~its common stock:~~the Fourth Amendment, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

   Total Number
of Shares
Repurchased Average
Price paid
Per Share Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs    Maximum Number
of Shares That
May Be Purchased
Under The Plans
or Programs
February 1—February 28
   —   $ —   —      390,000
March 1—March 31
   4,122 (a)(b) $ 19.56 (a)(b) —      390,000
April 1—April 30
   —   $ —   —      390,000

~~(a)~~

Executives of the Company delivered 3,549 shares of the Company’s common stock toward the satisfaction of taxes due with respect to vesting of restricted shares. The shares delivered were valued at an average market value of $19.52 per share and are included with treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheet. These transactions did not impact the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the Company’s current repurchase program.

~~(b)~~

An employee of the Company delivered 573 shares of the Company’s common stock to satisfy the exercise price for 800 stock options. The shares delivered were valued at an average market value of $19.84 per share and are included with treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheet. This transaction did not impact the number of shares authorized for repurchase under the Company’s current repurchase program.

Item 6.

Exhibits



3A		Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company and all amendments thereto, filed as Exhibit 3A to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2016 and incorporated by reference ~~herein~~herein..

3B		By-laws of the Company as amended to date, filed as Exhibit 3B to the Company’s Annual Report on Form10-K/A for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2008 (File no.000-13200) and incorporated by reference herein.

10.1		Fourth Amendment ~~No. 1~~ to ~~General Manager Employment Contract~~Credit Agreement, dated as of ~~March 21,~~December 9, 2019, ~~between Astronova, Inc.~~by and Michael Morawetz, filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, event date March 20, 2019, filed with the SEC on March 26, 2019 and incorporated by reference herein.*

~~10.2~~		among AstroNova, Inc. ~~2018 Equity Incentive Plan Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10.41 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2019~~ANI ApS, Trojan Label ApS and incorporated by reference to herein.*Bank of America, N.A.

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101		The following materials from Registrant’s Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for the period ended ~~May 4,~~November 2, 2019, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Filed electronically herein.

*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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.


	ASTRONOVA, INC.
	(Registrant)

Date: ~~June 11,~~December 10, 2019	By	/s/ Gregory A. Woods
		Gregory A. Woods,
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer)

	By	/s/ David S. Smith
		David S. Smith,
		Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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(In thousands)
Fiscal 2020	$	3,630
Fiscal 2021		5,208
Fiscal 2022		5,576
Fiscal 2023		2,250
Fiscal 2024		—

	$	16,664


Cash Flow Hedges (In thousands)	Balance Sheet Classification	May 4, 2019		January 31, 2019
Cross-currency interest rate swap	Other Long- Term Liabilities	$	400	$	600

Interest rate swap	Other Assets	$	49	$	85


	Total Number of Shares Repurchased			Average Price paid Per Share			Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs		Maximum Number of Shares That May Be Purchased Under The Plans or Programs
February 1—February 28		—		$	—			—		390,000
March 1—March 31		4,122	(a)(b)	$	19.56	(a)(b)		—		390,000
April 1—April 30		—		$	—			—		390,000

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