UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC  20549

_________________________


 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 2023, OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________________ TO ________________.

 

Commission File No. 0-13375

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LSI Industries Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Ohio

 

31-0888951

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

10000 Alliance Road, Cincinnati, Ohio

 

45242

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(513) 793-3200

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which

registered

Common Stock, no par value

LYTS

NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

Indicate by checkmark 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  ☒  NONo  ☐

 

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

Yes  ☒   NONo  ☐

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

Large accelerated filer ☐

Accelerated filer ☒

Emerging growth company ☐

 

Non-accelerated filer ☐

Smaller reporting company ☐

 

 

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

 

Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐  NONo ☒

 

As of October 27, 2023,January 29, 2024, there were 28,921,44929,070,313 shares of the registrant's common stock, no par value per share, outstanding.  

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,December 31, 2023

 

INDEX

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

  

ITEM 1.

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

3

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS3

  

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOMEOPERATIONS

4

3

  

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

5

4

  

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

6

5

  

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITYBALANCE SHEETS

7

6

  

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

8

7

  
NOTES TO

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

9

8

  

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

9

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS19

20

  

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK25
ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES25
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION26

28

  

ITEM 5. 4.

OTHER INFORMATIONCONTROLS AND PROCEDURES26

28

  
ITEM 6. 

PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

EXHIBITS26

29

  

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

29

 
SIGNATURES

ITEM 6.

27EXHIBITS

29

SIGNATURES

30

 

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  

Net Sales

 $123,441  $127,069  $109,005  $128,804  $232,446  $255,873 
  

Cost of products and services sold

 86,505  92,319  77,438  94,646  163,943  186,964 
  

Severance and restructuring costs

  347   12   31   18   378   31 
  

Gross profit

 36,589  34,738  31,536  34,140  68,125  68,878 
  

Severance and restructuring costs

 6  -  4  15  10  15 
  

Selling and administrative expenses

  25,555   24,717   23,713   25,087   49,268   49,804 
  

Operating income

 11,028  10,021  7,819  9,038  18,847  19,059 
  

Interest expense

 566  788  453  1,258  1,019  2,046 
  

Other expense

  96   213 

Other (income) expense

  (29)  (55)  67   158 
  

Income before income taxes

 10,366  9,020  7,395  7,835  17,761  16,855 
  

Income tax expense

  2,338   2,758   1,489   1,418   3,827   4,177 
  
Net income $8,028  $6,262  $5,906  $6,417  $13,934  $12,678 
  
 

Earnings per common share (see Note 4)

  

Basic

 $0.28  $0.23  $0.20  $0.23  $0.48  $0.45 

Diluted

 $0.27  $0.22  $0.20  $0.22  $0.47  $0.44 
  
 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

  

Basic

  28,757   27,641   29,024   28,078   28,890   27,874 

Diluted

  29,955   28,664   30,043   29,204   29,949   28,766 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  

Net Income

 $8,028  $6,262  $5,906  $6,417  $13,934  $12,678 
  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  (56)  7   71   68   15   75 
  

Comprehensive Income

 $7,972  $6,269  $5,977  $6,485  $13,949  $12,753 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

(In thousands, except shares)

 

2023

  

2023

  

2023

  

2023

 
  
ASSETS        
  

Current assets

  
  

Cash and cash equivalents

 $3,533  $1,828  $2,660  $1,828 
  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $414 and $435, respectively

 82,266  77,681 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $448 and $435, respectively

 72,160  77,681 
  

Inventories

 63,089  63,718  60,154  63,718 
  

Refundable income taxes

 1,348  3,120  2,033  3,120 
  

Other current assets

  3,956   3,529   4,386   3,529 
  

Total current assets

 154,192  149,876  141,393  149,876 
  

Property, Plant and Equipment, at cost

  

Land

 4,010  4,010  4,010  4,010 

Buildings

 24,515  24,561  24,543  24,561 

Machinery and equipment

 66,377  67,457  66,582  67,457 

Buildings under finance leases

 2,033  2,033  2,033  2,033 

Construction in progress

  1,716   1,231   2,988   1,231 
 98,651  99,292  100,156  99,292 

Less accumulated depreciation

  (73,119)  (73,861)  (73,924)  (73,861)

Net property, plant and equipment

 25,532  25,431  26,232  25,431 
  

Goodwill

 45,030  45,030  45,030  45,030 
  

Other intangible assets, net

 62,013  63,203  60,823  63,203 
  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 10,742  8,921  9,931  8,921 
  

Other long-term assets, net

  4,259   3,688   4,139   3,688 
  

Total assets

 $301,768  $296,149  $287,548  $296,149 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

(In thousands, except shares)

 

2023

  

2023

  

2023

  

2023

 
  

LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

        
  

Current liabilities

  

Current maturities of long-term debt

 $3,571  $3,571  $3,571  $3,571 

Accounts payable

 33,552  29,206  23,136  29,206 

Accrued expenses

  40,850   43,785   38,847   43,785 
  

Total current liabilities

 77,973  76,562  65,554  76,562 
  

Long-term debt

 25,098  31,629  17,950  31,629 
  

Finance lease liabilities

 881  960  800  960 
  

Operating lease liabilities

 7,626  5,954  6,851  5,954 
  

Other long-term liabilities

 3,644  3,466  3,459  3,466 
  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

        
  

Shareholders' Equity

  

Preferred shares, without par value; Authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued

 -  -  -  - 

Common shares, without par value; Authorized 50,000,000 shares; Outstanding 28,878,038 and 28,488,570 shares, respectively

 151,067  148,691 

Common shares, without par value; Authorized 50,000,000 shares; Outstanding 29,059,820 and 28,488,570 shares, respectively

 152,924  148,691 

Treasury shares, without par value

 (7,583) (7,166) (8,088) (7,166)

Deferred compensation plan

 7,583  7,166  8,088  7,166 

Retained earnings

 35,196  28,548  39,656  28,548 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

  283   339   354   339 
  

Total shareholders' equity

  186,546   177,578   192,934   177,578 
  

Total liabilities & shareholders' equity

 $301,768  $296,149  $287,548  $296,149 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

 Common Shares  

Treasury Shares

  

Key Executive

  

Accumulated

Other

      

Total

  

Common Shares

  

Treasury Shares

  

Key Executive

  

Accumulated

Other

      

Total

 
 

Number Of

     Number Of     Compensation Comprehensive 

Retained

 Shareholders'  

Number Of

     

Number Of

     

Compensation

 

Comprehensive

 

Retained

 

Shareholders'

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Income

 

Earnings

 

Equity

  

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Income

 

Earnings

 

Equity

 
                                    

Balance at June 30, 2022

  27,484  $139,500  (822) $(5,927) $5,927  $45  $8,224  $147,769   27,484  $139,500  (822) $(5,927) $5,927  $45  $8,224  $147,769 
                                  

Net Income

 -  -  -  -  -  -  6,262  6,262  -  -  -  -  -  -  6,261  6,261 

Other comprehensive gain

 -  -  -  -  -  7  -  7  -  -  -  -  -  7  -  7 

Board stock compensation

 12  75  -  -  -  -  -  75  12  75  -  -  -  -  -  75 

Restricted stock units issued, net of shares withheld for tax withholdings

 201  (66) -  -  -  -  -  (66) 201  (66) -  -  -  -  -  (66)

Shares issued for deferred compensation

 80  539  -  -  -  -  -  539  80  539  -  -  -  -  -  539 

Activity of treasury shares, net

 -  -  (77) (512) -  -  -  (512) -  -  (77) (512) -  -  -  (512)

Deferred stock compensation

 -  -  -  -  512  -  -  512  -  -  -  -  512  -  -  512 

Stock-based compensation expense

    551  -  -  -  -  -  551  -  551  -  -  -  -  -  551 

Stock options exercised, net

 -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 

Dividends — $0.20 per share

 -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,408) (1,408) -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,408) (1,408)
                                    

Balance at September 30, 2022

  27,777  $140,599  (899) $(6,439) $6,439  $52  $13,078  $153,729   27,777  $140,599  (899) $(6,439) $6,439  $52  $13,077  $153,728 
                 

Net Income

 -  -  -  -  -  -  6,417  6,417 

Other comprehensive gain

 -  -  -  -  -  68  -  68 

Board stock compensation

 23  98  -  -  -  -  -  98 

Restricted stock units issued, net of shares withheld for tax withholdings

 71  (399) -  -  -  -  -  (399)

Shares issued for deferred compensation

 57  548  -  -  -  -  -  548 

Activity of treasury shares, net

 -  -  (58) (549) -  -  -  (549)

Deferred stock compensation

 -  -  -  -  549  -  -  549 

Stock-based compensation expense

 -  864  -  -  -  -  -  864 

Stock options exercised, net

 192  1,278  -  -  -  -  -  1,278 

Dividends — $0.20 per share

 -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,286) (1,286)
                  

Balance at December 31, 2022

  28,120  $142,988  (957) $(6,988) $6,988  120  $18,208  $161,316 

 

 Common Shares  

Treasury Shares

  

Key Executive

  

Accumulated

Other

      

Total

  

Common Shares

  

Treasury Shares

  

Key Executive

  

Accumulated

Other

      

Total

 
 Number Of     

Number Of

     Compensation Comprehensive Retained 

Shareholders'

  

Number Of

     

Number Of

     

Compensation

 

Comprehensive

 

Retained

 

Shareholders'

 
 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Income

 

Earnings

 

Equity

  

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Amount

 

Income

 

Earnings

 

Equity

 
                                           

Balance at June 30, 2023

  28,488  $148,691   (922) $(7,166) $7,166  $339  $28,548  $177,578   28,488  $148,691  (922) $(7,166) $7,166  $339  $28,548  $177,578 
                                  

Net Income

 -  -  -  -  -  -  8,028  8,028  -  -  -  -  -  -  8,028  8,028 

Other comprehensive loss

 -  -  -  -  -  (56) -  (56) -  -  -  -  -  (56) -  (56)

Board stock compensation

 9  113  -  -  -  -  -  113  9  113  -  -  -  -  -  113 

ESPP stock awards

 3  57  -  -  -  -  -  57  3  57  -  -  -  -  -  57 

Restricted stock units issued, net of shares withheld for tax withholdings

 276  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  276  -  -  -  -  -  -  - 

Shares issued for deferred compensation

 32  437  -  -  -  -  -  437  32  437  -  -  -  -  -  437 

Activity of treasury shares, net

 -  -  (30) (417) -  -  -  (417) -  -  (30) (417) -  -  -  (417)

Deferred stock compensation

 -  -  -  -  417  -  -  417  -  -  -  -  417  -  -  417 

Stock-based compensation expense

    1,220  -  -  -  -  -  1,220  -  1,220  -  -  -  -  -  1,220 

Stock options exercised, net

 70  549  -  -  -  -  -  549  70  549  -  -  -  -  -  549 

Dividends — $0.20 per share

 -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,380) (1,380) -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,380) (1,380)
                                           

Balance at September 30, 2023

  28,878  $151,067   (952) $(7,583) $7,583  $283  $35,196  $186,546   28,878  $151,067  (952) $(7,583) $7,583  $283  $35,196  $186,546 
                 

Net Income

 -  -  -  -  -  -  5,906  5,906 

Other comprehensive loss

 -  -  -  -  -  71  -  71 

Board stock compensation

 7  112  -  -  -  -  -  112 

ESPP stock awards

 4  41  -  -  -  -  -  41 

Restricted stock units issued, net of shares withheld for tax withholdings

 28  (244) -  -  -  -  -  (244)

Shares issued for deferred compensation

 36  506  -  -  -  -  -  506 

Activity of treasury shares, net

 -  -  (36) (505) -  -  -  (505)

Deferred stock compensation

 -  -  -  -  505  -  -  505 

Stock-based compensation expense

 -  814  -  -  -  -  -  814 

Stock options exercised, net

 107  628  -  -  -  -  -  628 

Dividends — $0.20 per share

 -  -  -  -  -  -  (1,446) (1,446)
                  

Balance at December 31, 2023

  29,060  $152,924  (988) $(8,088) $8,088  $354  $39,656  $192,934 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

  

Net income

 $8,028  $6,262  $13,934  $12,678 

Non-cash items included in net income

  

Depreciation and amortization

 2,371  2,421  4,728  4,840 

Deferred income taxes

 (681) 350  (591) 49 

Deferred compensation plan

 437  539  943  1,087 

ESPP Discount

 57  - 

ESPP discount

 98  - 

Stock compensation expense

 1,220  551  2,034  1,415 

Issuance of common shares as compensation

 113  75  225  173 

Loss on disposition of fixed assets

 47  2  141  37 

Allowance for credit losses

 (9) 8  25  (108)

Inventory obsolescence reserve

 262  250  234  300 
  

Changes in certain assets and liabilities

  

Accounts receivable

 (4,576) 2,293  5,496  10,506 

Inventories

 367  (6,286) 3,330  916 

Refundable income taxes

 1,772  (77) 1,087  (284)

Accounts payable

 4,345  6,350  (6,070) (7,490)

Accrued expenses and other

 (4,634) (1,943) (6,529) (1,581)

Customer prepayments

  1,473   (212)  783   (2,476)

Net cash flows provided by operating activities

  10,592   10,583   19,868   20,062 
  

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

  

Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets

 26  1 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

  (1,393)  (434)  (3,349)  (995)

Net cash flows used in investing activities

  (1,393)  (434)  (3,323)  (994)
  

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

  

Payments of long-term debt

 (49,362) (47,123) (96,600) (102,152)

Borrowings of long-term debt

 42,831  45,073  82,921  85,377 

Cash dividends paid

 (1,380) (1,408) (2,826) (2,694)

Shares withheld for employees' taxes

 -  (66) (244) (465)

Payments on financing lease obligations

 (77) (66) (156) (123)

Proceeds from stock option exercises

  549   -   1,177   1,278 

Net cash flows used in financing activities

  (7,439)  (3,590)  (15,728)  (18,779)
  

Change related to foreign currency

 (55) 7  15  14 
  

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

 1,705  6,566  832  303 
  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  1,828   2,462   1,828   2,462 
  

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $3,533  $9,028  $2,660  $2,765 

 

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE 1 - INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information, and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the interim financial statements include all normal adjustments and disclosures necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30,December 31, 2023, the results of its operations for the three-monththree and six-month periods ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and 2022, and its cash flows for the three-monthsix-month periods ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and 2022. These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and footnotes included in the fiscal 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Financial information as of June 30, 2023, has been derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements.

 

 

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Consolidation:

 

A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company’s fiscal 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Revenue Recognition:

 

The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies the performance obligation in its customer contracts or purchase orders. Most of the Company’s products have a single performance obligation which is satisfied at a point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Control is generally transferred at time of shipment when title and risk of ownership passes to the customer. For customer contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price and any discounts to each performance obligation based on relative standalone selling prices. Payment terms are typically within 30 to 90 days from the shipping date, depending on the terms with the customer. The Company offers standard warranties that do not represent separate performance obligations.

 

Installation is a separate performance obligation, except for the Company’s digital signage products. For digital signage products, installation is not a separate performance obligation as the product and installation is the combined item promised in digital signage contracts. The Company is not always responsible for installation of products it sells and has no post-installation responsibilities other than standard warranties.

 

A number of the Company's display solutions and select lighting products are customized for specific customers. As a result, these customized products do not have an alternative use. For these products, the Company has a legal right to payment for performance to date and generally does not accept returns on these items. The measurement of performance is based upon cost plus a reasonable profit margin for work completed. Because there is no alternative use and there is a legal right to payment, the Company transfers control of the item as the item is being produced and therefore, recognizes revenue over time. The customized product types are as follows:

 

 

Customer specific branded print graphics

 

Electrical components based on customer specifications

 

Digital signage and related media content

 

The Company also offers installation services for its display solutions elements and select lighting products. Installation revenue is recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided through the installation process.

 

For these customized products and installation services, revenue is recognized using a cost-based input method: recognizing revenue and gross profit as work is performed based on the relationship between the actual cost incurred and the total estimated cost for the performance obligation.

 

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On occasion, the Company enters into bill-and-hold arrangements on a limited basis. Each bill-and-hold arrangement is reviewed and revenue is recognized only when certain criteria have been met: (1) the customer has requested delayed delivery and storage of the products by the Company because the customer wants to secure a supply of the products but lacks storage space; (ii) the risk of ownership has passed to the customer; (iii) the products are segregated from the Company’s other inventory items held for sale; (iv) the products are ready for shipment to the customer; and (v) the Company does not have the ability to use the products or direct them to another customer.

 

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Disaggregation of Revenue

 

The Company disaggregates the revenue from contracts with customers by the timing of revenue recognition because the Company believes it best depicts the nature, amount, and timing of its revenue and cash flows. The table below presents a reconciliation of the disaggregation by reportable segments:

 

  

Three Months Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30, 2023

  

September 30, 2022

 
  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

 

Timing of revenue recognition

                

Products and services transferred at a point in time

 $57,652  $39,988  $58,077  $47,489 

Products and services transferred over time

  9,989   15,812   9,456   12,047 
  $67,641  $55,800  $67,533  $59,536 

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

  

September 30, 2022

 
  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

 

Type of Product and Services

                

LED lighting, digital signage solutions, electronic circuit boards

 $55,491  $8,933  $55,535  $7,175 

Poles, other display solution elements

  11,383   34,869   11,129   41,471 

Project management, installation services, shipping and handling

  767   11,998   869   10,890 
  $67,641  $55,800  $67,533  $59,536 
  

Three Months Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

December 31, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

 

Timing of revenue recognition

                

Products and services transferred at a point in time

 $54,619  $29,268  $58,591  $47,027 

Products and services transferred over time

  10,176   14,942   8,242   14,944 
  $64,795  $44,210  $66,833  $61,971 

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

 

Timing of revenue recognition

                

Products and services transferred at a point in time

 $112,271  $69,256  $116,668  $94,516 

Products and services transferred over time

  20,165   30,754   17,698   26,991 
  $132,436  $100,010  $134,366  $121,507 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

December 31, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

 

Type of Product and Services

                

LED lighting, digital signage solutions, electronic circuit boards

 $53,116  $8,791  $54,410  $5,801 

Poles, other display solution elements

  10,968   24,829   11,632   41,683 

Project management, installation services, shipping and handling

  711   10,590   791   14,487 
  $64,795  $44,210  $66,833  $61,971 

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31, 2023

  

December 31, 2022

 
  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

  

Lighting

Segment

  

Display

Solutions

Segment

 

Type of Product and Services

                

LED lighting, digital signage solutions, electronic circuit boards

 $108,607  $17,724  $109,945  $12,976 

Poles, other display solution elements

  22,351   59,698   22,761   83,154 

Project management, installation services, shipping and handling

  1,478   22,588   1,660   25,377 
  $132,436  $100,010  $134,366  $121,507 


 

Practical Expedients and Exemptions

 

 

The Company’s contracts with customers have an expected duration of one year or less, as such, the Company applies the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as incurred and has omitted disclosures on the amount of remaining performance obligations.

 

Shipping costs that are not material in context of the delivery of products are expensed as incurred.

 

The Company’s accounts receivable balance represents the Company’s unconditional right to receive payment from its customers with contracts. Payments are generally due within 30 to 90 days of completion of the performance obligation and invoicing; therefore, payments do not contain significant financing components.

 

The Company collects sales tax and other taxes concurrent with revenue-producing activities which are excluded from revenue. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment activities and included in cost of products and services sold on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements:

 

In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers,” creating an exception to the recognition and measurement principles in ASC 805. The amendment requires that entities apply ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” rather than using fair value, to recognize and measure contracts assets and contract liabilities from contracts with customers acquired in a business combination. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period, regardless of whether a business combination occurs in that period. The guidance should be applied prospectively; however, an entity that elects to early adopt in an interim period should apply the amendments to all business combinations that occurred during the fiscal year that includes that interim period. There has not been a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures as a result of its adoption of the guidance on July 1, 2023.

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NOTE 3 - SEGMENT REPORTING INFORMATION

 

The accounting guidance on Segment Reporting establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information of those segments to be presented in financial statements. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise for which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or “CODM”) in making decisions on how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s two operating segments are Lighting and Display Solutions (formerly known as the Graphics Segment), with one executive team under the organizational structure reporting directly to the CODM with responsibilities for managing each segment. Corporate and Eliminations, which captures the Company’s corporate administrative activities, is also reported in the segment information.

The Lighting Segment includes non-residential outdoor and indoor lighting fixtures utilizing LED light sources that have been fabricated and assembled for the Company’s markets, primarily the refueling and convenience store markets, parking lot and garage markets, quick-service restaurant market, retail and grocery store markets, the automotive market, the warehouse market, and the sports court and field market. The Company also services lighting product customers through the commercial and industrial project, stock and flow, and renovation channels. In addition to the manufacture and sale of lighting fixtures, the Company offers a variety of lighting controls to complement its lighting fixtures which include sensors, photocontrols, dimmers, motion detection and Bluetooth systems. The Lighting Segment also includes the design, engineering and manufacturing of electronic circuit boards, assemblies and sub-assemblies which are sold directly to customers.

 

The Display Solutions Segment manufactures, sells and installs exterior and interior visual image and display elements, including printed graphics, structural graphics, digital signage, menu board systems, display fixtures, refrigerated displays, and custom display elements. These products are used in visual image programs in several markets including the refueling and convenience store markets, parking lot and garage markets, quick-service restaurant market, retail and grocery store markets, the automotive market, the warehouse market, and the sports court and field market. The Display Solutions Segment also provides a variety of project management services to complement our display elements, such as installation management, site surveys, permitting, and content management which are offered to our customers to support our digital signage.

 

The Company’s corporate administration activities are reported in the Corporate and Eliminations line item. These activities primarily include intercompany profit in inventory eliminations, expense related to certain corporate officers and support staff, the Company’s internal audit staff, expense related to the Company’s Board of Directors, equity compensation expense for various equity awards granted to corporate administration employees, certain consulting expenses, investor relations activities, and a portion of the Company’s legal, auditing, and professional fee expenses. Corporate identifiable assets primarily consist of cash, invested cash (if any), refundable income taxes (if any), and deferred income taxes.

 

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There were no customers or customer programs representing a concentration of 10% or more of the Company’s consolidated net sales in the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, or 2022. There was no concentration of accounts receivable at September 30, 2023. One customer in the Display Solutions Segment represents $8.5 millionDecember 31, 2023, or 11% of accounts receivable at September 30, 2022.

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Summarized financial information for the Company’s operating segments is provided for the indicated periods and as of September 30,December 31, 2023, and September 30,December 31, 2022:

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 
 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Net Sales:

            

Lighting Segment

 $67,641  $67,533  $64,795  $66,833  $132,436  $134,366 

Display Solutions Segment

  55,800   59,536   44,210   61,971   100,010   121,507 
 $123,441  $127,069  $109,005  $128,804  $232,446  $255,873 
  

Operating Income (Loss):

            

Lighting Segment

 $8,753  $9,158  $8,856  $6,754  $17,609  $15,912 

Display Solutions Segment

 7,219  6,496  3,302  7,762  10,521  14,258 

Corporate and Eliminations

  (4,944)  (5,633)  (4,339)  (5,478)  (9,283)  (11,111)
 $11,028  $10,021  $7,819  $9,038  $18,847  $19,059 
  

Capital Expenditures:

            

Lighting Segment

 $862  $249  $1,151  $74  $2,013  $323 

Display Solutions Segment

 519  162  529  539  1,048  700 

Corporate and Eliminations

  12   23   276   (52)  288   (28)
 $1,393  $434  $1,956  $561  $3,349  $995 
  

Depreciation and Amortization:

            

Lighting Segment

 $1,309  $1,387  $1,293  $1,382  $2,602  $2,769 

Display Solutions Segment

 976  974  989  975  1,965  1,949 

Corporate and Eliminations

  86   60   75   62   161   122 
 $2,371  $2,421  $2,357  $2,419  $4,728  $4,840 

 

  

September 30,
2023

  

June 30,
2023

 

Total Assets:

        

Lighting Segment

 $145,085  $142,941 

Display Solutions Segment

  149,306   145,307 

Corporate and Eliminations

  7,377   7,901 
  $301,768  $296,149 

  

December 31,
2023

  

June 30,
2023

 

Total Assets:

        

Lighting Segment

 $135,689  $142,941 

Display Solutions Segment

  141,782   145,307 

Corporate and Eliminations

  10,077   7,901 
  $287,548  $296,149 

 

The segment net sales reported above represent sales to external customers. Segment operating income, which is used in management’s evaluation of segment performance, represents net sales less all operating expenses. Identifiable assets are those assets used by each segment in its operations.

 

The Company records a 10% mark-up on intersegmentinter-segment revenues. Any intersegmentinter-segment profit in inventory is eliminated in consolidation. IntersegmentInter-segment revenues were eliminated in consolidation as follows:

 

Inter-segment sales

            
 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 
 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Lighting Segment inter-segment net sales

 $6,864  $6,143  $5,286  $5,067  $12,150  $11,210 
  

Display Solutions Segment inter-segment net sales

 $455  $66  $(15) $30  $440  $36 

 

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NOTE 4 - EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

The following table presents the amounts used to compute basic and diluted earnings per common share, as well as the effect of dilutive potential common shares on weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands, except per share data):

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 
 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE            
  

Net income

 $8,028  $6,262  $5,906  $6,417  $13,934  $12,678 
  

Weighted average shares outstanding during the period, net of treasury shares

 27,738  26,730  27,979  27,005  27,858  26,890 

Weighted average vested restricted stock units outstanding

 82  46  76  117  78  81 

Weighted average shares outstanding in the Deferred Compensation Plan during the period

  937   865   969   956   954   903 

Weighted average shares outstanding

  28,757   27,641   29,024   28,078   28,890   27,874 
  

Basic earnings per common share

 $0.28  $0.23  $0.20  $0.23  $0.48  $0.45 
  
  

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

            
  

Net income

 $8,028  $6,262  $5,906  $6,417  $13,934  $12,678 
  

Weighted average shares outstanding:

  
  

Basic

 28,757  27,641  29,024  28,078  28,890  27,874 
  

Effect of dilutive securities (a):

  

Impact of common shares to be issued under stock option plans, and contingently issuable shares, if any

 1,198  1,023   1,019   1,126   1,059   892 

Weighted average shares outstanding

  29,955   28,664   30,043   29,204   29,949   28,766 
  

Diluted earnings per common share

 $0.27  $0.22  $0.20  $0.22  $0.47  $0.44 
  
 

Anti-dilutive securities (b)

  -   213   -   85   -   452 

 

 

(a)

Calculated using the “Treasury Stock” method as if dilutive securities were exercised and the funds were used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.

 

 

(b)

Anti-dilutive securities were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share for the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and September 30,December 31, 2022, because the exercise price was greater than the average fair market price of the common shares or because the assumed proceeds from the award’s exercise or vesting was greater than the average fair market price of the common shares.

 

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NOTE 5INVENTORIES, NET

 

The following information is provided as of the dates indicated:

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2023

  

2023

  

2023

 
      

Inventories:

      

Raw materials

 $46,081  $47,689  $44,225  $47,689 

Work-in-progress

 3,278  3,373  3,726  3,373 

Finished goods

  13,730   12,656   12,203   12,656 

Total Inventories

 $63,089  $63,718  $60,154  $63,718 

 

 

NOTE 6 - ACCRUED EXPENSES

 

The following information is provided as of the dates indicated:

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2023

  

2023

  

2023

 
      

Accrued Expenses:

      

Customer prepayments

 $6,902  $5,425  $6,209  $5,425 

Compensation and benefits

 10,436  13,116  8,570  13,116 

Accrued warranty

 6,448  6,501  6,244  6,501 

Operating lease liabilities

 3,805  3,566  3,752  3,566 

Accrued sales commissions

 3,670  5,082  4,183  5,082 

Accrued Freight

 3,620  3,821  3,291  3,821 

Accrued FICA

 461  546  483  546 

Finance lease liabilities

 295  284  307  284 

Other accrued expenses

  5,213   5,444   5,808   5,444 

Total Accrued Expenses

 $40,850  $43,785  $38,847  $43,785 

 

 

NOTE 7 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The carrying values of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed at least annually for possible impairment. The Company may first assess qualitative factors in order to determine if goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired. If through the qualitative assessment it is determined that it is more likely than not that goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not impaired, no further testing is required. If it is determined more likely than not that goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are impaired, or if the Company elects not to first assess qualitative factors, the Company’s impairment testing continues with the estimation of the fair value of the reporting unit using a combination of a market approach and an income (discounted cash flow) approach, at the reporting unit level. The estimation of the fair value of reporting unit requires significant management judgment with respect to revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The estimates of the fair value of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. The use of different assumptions would increase or decrease estimated discounted future operating cash flows and could increase or decrease an impairment charge. Company management uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. Indicators such as adverse business conditions, economic factors and technological change or competitive activities may signal that an asset has become impaired.

 

The Company identified its reporting units in conjunction with its annual goodwill impairment testing. The Company has a total of three reporting units that contain goodwill. One reporting unit is within the Lighting Segment and two reporting units are within the Display Solutions Segment. The tradename intangible assets have an indefinite life and are also tested separately on an annual basis. The Company relies upon a number of factors, judgments and estimates when conducting its impairment testing including, but not limited to, the Company’s stock price, operating results, forecasts, anticipated future cash flows and marketplace data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and judgments in applying them to the analysis of goodwill impairment.

 

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The following table presents information about the Company's goodwill on the dates or for the periods indicated:

 

Goodwill

     

Display

         

Display

    

(In thousands)

 

Lighting

 

Solutions

     

Lighting

 

Solutions

    
 

Segment

  

Segment

  

Total

  

Segment

  

Segment

  

Total

 

Balance as of September 30, 2023

 

Balance as of December 31, 2023

 

Goodwill

 $70,971  $63,347  $134,318  $70,971  $63,347  $134,318 

Accumulated impairment losses

  (61,763)  (27,525)  (89,288)  (61,763)  (27,525)  (89,288)

Goodwill, net as of September 30, 2023

 $9,208  $35,822  $45,030 

Goodwill, net as of December 31, 2023

 $9,208  $35,822  $45,030 
  
Balance as of June 30, 2023  

Goodwill

 $70,971  $63,347  $134,318  $70,971  $63,347  $134,318 

Accumulated impairment losses

  (61,763)  (27,525)  (89,288)  (61,763)  (27,525)  (89,288)

Goodwill, net as of June 30, 2023

 $9,208  $35,822  $45,030  $9,208  $35,822  $45,030 

 

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by each major intangible asset class is as follows:

 

Other Intangible Assets

 

September 30, 2023

  

December 31, 2023

 

(In thousands)

 

Gross

         

Gross

        
 

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

Net

  

Carrying

 

Accumulated

 

Net

 
 

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

 

Amortized Intangible Assets

  

Customer relationships

 $62,083  $18,671  $43,412  $62,083  $19,525  $42,558 

Patents

 268  268  -  268  268  - 

LED technology firmware, software

 20,966  16,079  4,887  20,966  16,374  4,592 

Trade name

 2,658  1,183  1,475  2,658  1,211  1,447 

Non-compete

  260   123   137   260   136   124 

Total Amortized Intangible Assets

  86,235   36,324   49,911   86,235   37,514   48,721 
  

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

  

Trademarks and trade names

  12,102   -   12,102   12,102   -   12,102 

Total indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

  12,102   -   12,102   12,102   -   12,102 
              

Total Other Intangible Assets

 $98,337  $36,324  $62,013  $98,337  $37,514  $60,823 

 

Other Intangible Assets

 

June 30, 2023

 

(In thousands)

 

Gross

         
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Net

 
  

Amount

  

Amortization

  

Amount

 

Amortized Intangible Assets

            

Customer relationships

 $62,083  $17,817  $44,266 

Patents

  268   268   - 

LED technology firmware, software

  20,966   15,783   5,183 

Trade name

  2,658   1,156   1,502 

Non-compete

  260   110   150 

Total Amortized Intangible Assets

  86,235   35,134   51,101 
             

Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

            

Trademarks and trade names

  12,102   -   12,102 

Total indefinite-lived Intangible Assets

  12,102   -   12,102 
             

Total Other Intangible Assets

 $98,337  $35,134  $63,203 

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Amortization Expense of Other Intangible Assets

 $1,190  $1,190 

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Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Amortization Expense of Other Intangible Assets

 $1,190  $1,190  $2,380  $2,380 

 

The Company expects to record annual amortization expense as follows:

 

(In thousands)

    
  

2024

 $3,571  $4,760 

2025

 $4,760  $4,760 

2026

 $4,760  $4,760 

2027

 $4,754  $4,754 

2028

 $4,708  $4,708 

After 2028

 $27,358  $27,359 

 

 

NOTE 8 - DEBT

 

The Company’s long-term debt as of September 30,December 31, 2023, and June 30, 2023, consisted of the following:

 

 

September 30,

 

June 30,

  

December 31,

 

June 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2023

  

2023

  

2023

 
  

Secured line of credit

 $10,533  $18,729  $4,276  $18,729 

Term loan, net of debt issuance costs of $19 and $26, respectively

  18,136   16,471 

Term loan, net of debt issuance costs of $16 and $26, respectively

  17,245   16,471 

Total debt

 $28,669  $35,200  $21,521  $35,200 

Less: amounts due within one year

  3,571   3,571   3,571   3,571 

Total amounts due after one year, net

 $25,098  $31,629  $17,950  $31,629 

 

In September 2021, the Company amended its existing $100 million secured line of credit, to a $25 million term loan and $75 million remaining as a secured revolving line of credit. Both facilities expire in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. The principal of the term loan is repaid annually in the amount of $3.6 million over a five-year period with a balloon payment of the remaining balance due on the last month. Interest on both the revolving line of credit and the term loan is charged based upon an increment over the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or a base rate, at the Company’s option. The base rate is calculated as the highest of (a) the Prime rate, (b) the sum of the Overnight Funding Rate plus 50 basis points and (c) the sum of the Daily SOFR Rate plus 100 basis points. The increment over the SOFR borrowing rate fluctuates between 100 and 225 basis points, and the increment over the Base Rate fluctuates between 0 and 125 basis points, both of which depend upon the ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined in the line of credit agreement. As of September 30,December 31, 2023, the Company’s borrowing rate against its revolving line of credit was 6.7%6.5%. The increment over the SOFR borrowing rate will be 100 basis points for the secondthird quarter of fiscal 2024. The fee on the unused balance of the $75 million committed line of credit fluctuates between 15 and 25 basis points. Under the terms of this line of credit, the Company has agreed to a negative pledge of real estate assets and is required to comply with financial covenants that limit the ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA and require a minimum fixed charge ratio. As of September 30,December 31, 2023, there was $64.5$70.7 million available for borrowing under the $75 million line of credit.

 

The Company is in compliance with all of its loan covenants as of September 30,December 31, 2023.

 

 

NOTE 9 - CASH DIVIDENDS

 

The Company paid cash dividends of $1.4$2.8 million and $2.7 million in both the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and September 30, 2022. Dividends on restricted stock units in the amount of $0.1 million and $0.2 million were accrued as of both September 30, 2023, andDecember 31, 2022, respectively. These dividends will be paid upon the vesting of the restricted stock units when shares are issued to the award recipients. In November 2023,January 2024, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable NovemberFebruary 2113, 2023,2024, to shareholders of record as of NovemberFebruary 135, 2023.2024. The indicated annual cash dividend rate is $0.20 per share.

 

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NOTE 10EQUITY COMPENSATION

 

In November 2022, the Company’s shareholders approved the amendment and restatement of the 2019 Omnibus Award Plan (“2019 Omnibus Plan”) which increased the number of shares authorized for issuance under the plan by 2,350,000 and removed the Plan’s fungible share counting feature. The purpose of the 2019 Omnibus Plan is to provide a means to attract and retain key personnel and to align the interests of the directors, officers, and employees with the Company’s shareholders. The plan also provides a vehicle whereby directors and officers may acquire shares in order to meet the ownership requirements under the Company’s Stock Ownership Policy. The 2019 Omnibus Plan allows for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units RSUs, performance stock units (“PSUs”) and other awards. Except for Restricted Stock Unit (“RSU”) grants which are time-based, participants in the Company’s Long-Term Equity Compensation Plans are awarded the opportunity to acquire shares over a three-year performance measurement period tied to specific company performance metrics. The number of shares that remain reserved for issuance under the 2019 Omnibus Plan equates to 2,032,3491,981,391 as of September 30,December 31, 2023.

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In the three months ended September 30, 2023,first half of fiscal 2024, the Company granted 170,549175,251 PSUs and 113,699116,834 RSUs, both with a weighted average market value of $12.76. Stock compensation expense was $1.3$0.7 million and $0.6$0.8 million for both the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and $2.0 million and $1.4 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

In November of 2021, our board of directors approved the LSI Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). A total of 270,000 shares of common stock were provided for issuance under the ESPP. Employees may participate at their discretion and are able to purchase, through payroll deduction, common stock at a 10% discount on a quarterly basis. Employees may end their participation at any time during the offering period, and participation ends automatically upon termination of employment with the company. During the first half of fiscal year 2024, employees purchased 3,0007,000 shares. At September 30,December 31, 2023, 253,000249,000 shares remained available for purchase under the ESPP.

 

 

NOTE 11 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

(In thousands)

 

September 30

  

December 31

 
 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Cash Payments:

  

Interest

 $548  $679  $1,006  $1,689 

Income taxes

 $1,075  $664  $3,375  $4,299 
  

Non-cash investing and financing activities

  

Issuance of common shares as compensation

 $113  $75  $225  $173 

Issuance of common shares to fund deferred compensation plan

 $437  $539  $943  $1,087 

Issuance of common shares to fund ESPP plan

 $57  $-  $98  $- 

 

 

NOTE 12 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company is party to various negotiations, customer bankruptcies, and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. The Company provides reserves for these matters when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not disclose a range of potential loss because the likelihood of such a loss is remote. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.

 

The Company may occasionally issue a standby letter of credit in favor of third parties. As of September 30,December 31, 2023, there were no such standby letters of credit issued.

 

 

NOTE 13 - LEASES

 

The Company leases certain manufacturing facilities along with a small office space, several forklifts, several small tooling items, and various items of office equipment. The Company also acquired buildings, machinery, and forklift leases with the acquisition of JSI, as well as one sublease. All but two of the Company’s leases are operating leases. Leases have a remaining term of one to seven years some of which have an option to renew. The Company does not assume renewals in determining the lease term unless the renewals are deemed reasonably certain. The lease agreements do not contain any material residual guarantees or material variable lease payments.

 

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The Company has periodically entered into short-term operating leases with an initial term of twelve months or less. The Company elected not to record these leases on the balance sheet. For the three and six months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and 2022, the rent expense for these leases is immaterial.

 

The Company has certain leases that contain lease and non-lease components and has elected to utilize the practical expedient to account for these components together as a single lease component.

 

Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company used its incremental borrowing rate when determining the present value of lease payments.

 

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Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Operating lease cost

 $906  $863 

Financing lease cost:

        

Amortization of right of use assets

  73   74 

Interest on lease liabilities

  15   18 

Variable lease cost

  22   22 

Sublease income

  -   (116)

Total lease cost

 $1,016  $861 

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Cash flows from operating leases

        

Fixed payments - operating cash flows

 $764  $885 

Liability reduction - operating cash flows

 $680  $779 
         

Cash flows from finance leases

        

Interest - operating cash flows

 $15  $18 

Repayments of principal portion - financing cash flows

 $77  $66 
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Operating lease cost

 $993  $885  $1,900  $1,776 

Financing lease cost:

                

Amortization of right of use assets

  73   74   146   148 

Interest on lease liabilities

  14   17   28   35 

Variable lease cost

  22   22   44   44 

Sublease income

  (116)  (116)  (232)  (232)

Total lease cost

 $986  $882  $1,886  $1,771 

 

 

Operating Leases:

 

September 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 
         

Total operating right-of-use assets

 $10,742  $8,921 
         

Accrued expenses (Current liabilities)

 $3,805  $3,566 

Long-term operating lease liability

  7,626   5,954 

Total operating lease liabilities

 $11,431  $9,520 
         

Weighted Average remaining Lease Term (in years)

  4.04   3.31 
         

Weighted Average Discount Rate

  5.32%  5.44%

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Cash flows from operating leases

        

Fixed payments - operating cash flows

 $1,778  $1,832 

Liability reduction - operating cash flows

 $1,537  $1,618 
         

Cash flows from finance leases

        

Interest - operating cash flows

 $28  $35 

Repayments of principal portion - financing cash flows

 $156  $123 

 

 

Finance Leases:

 

September 30,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 
         

Buildings under finance leases

 $2,033  $2,033 

Equipment under finance leases

  34   34 

Accumulated depreciation

  (1,014)  (929)

Total finance lease assets, net

 $1,053  $1,138 
         

Accrued expenses (Current liabilities)

 $295  $284 

Long-term finance lease liability

  881   960 

Total finance lease liabilities

 $1,176  $1,244 
         

Weighted Average remaining Lease Term (in years)

  3.58   3.83 
         

Weighted Average Discount Rate

  4.86%  4.86%

Operating Leases:

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 
         

Total operating right-of-use assets

 $9,931  $8,921 
         

Accrued expenses (Current liabilities)

 $3,752  $3,566 

Long-term operating lease liability

  6,851   5,954 

Total operating lease liabilities

 $10,603  $9,520 
         

Weighted Average remaining Lease Term (in years)

  3.89   3.31 
         

Weighted Average Discount Rate

  5.33%  5.44%

 

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Maturities of Lease Liability:

 

Operating

Lease

Liabilities

  

Finance Lease

Liabilities

  

Operating

Subleases

  

Net Lease

Commitments

 

2024

 $3,805  $295  $(283) $3,817 

2025

  3,459   362   (31)  3,790 

2026

  1,949   362   -   2,311 

2027

  1,587   275   -   1,862 

2028

  882   -   -   882 

Thereafter

  1,253   -   -   1,253 

Total lease payments

 $12,935  $1,294  $(314) $13,915 

Less: Interest

  (1,504)  (118)      (1,622)

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

 $11,431  $1,176      $12,293 

Finance Leases:

 

December 31,

  

June 30,

 
  

2023

  

2023

 
         

Buildings under finance leases

 $2,033  $2,033 

Equipment under finance leases

  41   34 

Accumulated depreciation

  (1,086)  (929)

Total finance lease assets, net

 $1,060  $1,138 
         

Accrued expenses (Current liabilities)

 $307  $284 

Long-term finance lease liability

  800   960 

Total finance lease liabilities

 $1,107  $1,244 
         

Weighted Average remaining Lease Term (in years)

  3.33   3.83 
         

Weighted Average Discount Rate

  4.86%  4.86%

Maturities of Lease Liability:

 

Operating

Lease

Liabilities

  

Finance Lease

Liabilities

  

Operating

Subleases

  

Net Lease

Commitments

 

2024

 $3,752  $307  $(189) $3,870 

2025

  3,026   362   (31)  3,357 

2026

  1,929   362   -   2,291 

2027

  1,463   195   -   1,658 

2028

  649   -   -   649 

Thereafter

  1,131   -   -   1,131 

Total lease payments

 $11,950  $1,226  $(220) $12,956 

Less: Interest

  (1,347)  (119)      (1,466)

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

 $10,603  $1,107      $11,490 

 

 

NOTE 14 INCOME TAXES

 

The Company's effective income tax rate is based on expected income, statutory rates, and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. For interim financial reporting, the Company estimates the annual income tax rate based on projected taxable income for the full year and records a quarterly income tax provision or benefit in accordance with the anticipated annual rate. The Company refines the estimates of the year's taxable income as new information becomes available, including actual year-to-date financial results. This continual estimation process often results in a change to the expected effective income tax rate for the year. When this occurs, the Company adjusts the income tax provision during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision reflects the expected income tax rate. Significant judgment is required in determining the effective tax rate and in evaluating tax positions.

 

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 
 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
Reconciliation of effective tax rate:            
  

Provision for income taxes at the anticipated annual tax rate

 26.80

%

 26.20

%

 25.6

%

 21.5

%

 26.3% 24.0%

Uncertain tax positions

 0.9  1.0  (2.8) (1.2) (0.6) - 

Deferred Income Tax Adjustment

 -  1.6  -  (1.9) -  - 

Share-based compensation

  (5.1)  1.8   (2.7)  (0.3)  (4.2)  0.8 

Effective tax rate

  22.6

%

  30.6

%

  20.1

%

  18.1

%

  21.5%  24.8%


 

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Note About Forward-Looking Statements

 

This report includes estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report, including this section. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “focus,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. We describe risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially in in our Annual Report on Form 10-K in the following sections: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk,” and “Risk Factors.” All of those risks and uncertainties are incorporated herein by reference. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether because of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of LSI Industries Inc. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023, and our financial statements and the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements (Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q).

 

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Our condensed consolidated financial statements, accompanying notes and the “Safe Harbor” Statement, each as appearing earlier in this report, should be referred to in conjunction with this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Summary of Consolidated Results

 

Net Sales by Business Segment

     

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 
 

Three Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  

Lighting Segment

 $67,641  $67,533  $64,795  $66,833  $132,436  $134,366 

Display Solutions Segment

  55,800   59,536   44,210   61,971   100,010   121,507 
 $123,441  $127,069  $109,005  $128,804  $232,446  $255,873 

 

Operating Income (Loss) by Business Segment

        
  

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2022

  

2022

 
         

Lighting Segment

 $8,753  $9,158 

Display Solutions Segment

  7,219   6,496 

Corporate and Eliminations

  (4,944)  (5,633)
  $11,028  $10,021 

Operating Income (Loss) by Business Segment

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Lighting Segment

 $8,856  $6,754  $17,609  $15,912 

Display Solutions Segment

  3,302   7,762   10,521   14,258 

Corporate and Eliminations

  (4,339)  (5,478)  (9,283)  (11,111)
  $7,819  $9,038  $18,847  $19,059 

 

Net sales of $123.4$109.0 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, decreased $3.6$19.8 million or 3%15% as compared to net sales of $127.1$128.8 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2022. Lighting SegmentThe decrease in net sales was attributed to a $2.0 million decrease in net sales of $67.6 million held steady compared to strong prior year quarterthe Lighting Segment, while the remainder of the decrease in net sales was attributable to the Display Solutions Segment. Despite what we believe is a temporary delay in project demand primarily affecting the grocery market of $67.5 million. Net sales in the Display Solutions Segment of $55.8 million declined 6% comparedrelated to the same quarter last year sales of $59.5 million. Sales growth was realized in the Refueling/C-Store vertical and in the QSR vertical with Digital Signage applications. Sales growth in these two verticals was offset by a modest decline in the Grocery vertical. The decline in sales is attributed to the disruption caused by the pending merger of two large grocery industry participants, the nation’s two largest grocery chains.Company maintained its focus with ongoing execution in the key markets it serves.

Net sales of $232.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased $23.4 million or 9% as compared to net sales of $255.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022. Net sales were driven by decreased net sales of the Lighting Segment (a decrease of $1.9 million or 1%) and decreased net sales of the Display Solutions Segment (a decrease of $21.5 million or 18%).

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Operating income of $11.0$7.8 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, represents a $1.0$1.2 million or 10% increase14% decrease from a record operating income of $10.0$9.0 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2022. Adjusted operating income, a Non-GAAP measure, was $12.7$8.7 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, compared to $10.9$10.6 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2022. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP measures. The decline in sales contributed to the decline in operating profit which was partially offset by a 240 basis point increase in operating income ongross margin driven by a 3% decrease in net sales was the result of a higher-valuehigher value sales mix, continued sales price disciplines, favorable material input costs, and effective cost management,improved manufacturing productivity.

Operating income of $18.8 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, represents a $0.2 million or 1% decrease from operating income of $19.1 million in the six months ended December 31, 2022. Adjusted operating income, a Non-GAAP financial measure, was $21.4 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to same adjusted operating income of $21.4 million in the six months ended December 31, 2022. The Company was able to maintain the same level of operating income despite a 9% decline in sales with continued sales price disciplines, favorable material input costs, and improved manufacturing productivity. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP measures.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

We believe it is appropriate to evaluate our performance after making adjustments to the as-reported U.S. GAAP operating income, net income, and earnings per share. Adjusted operating income, net income, and earnings per share, which exclude the impact of long-term performance based compensation expense, severance and restructuring costs, and consulting expense related to commercial growth initiatives, are Non-GAAP financial measures. Also included below are Non-GAAP financial measures including Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA), Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA. We believe that these adjusted supplemental measures are useful in assessing the operating performance of our business. These supplemental measures are used by our management, including our chief operating decision maker, to evaluate business results. Although the impacts of some of these items have been recognized in prior periods and could recur in future periods, we exclude these items because they provide greater comparability and enhanced visibility into our results of operations. These non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.  In addition, the non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles.  Non-GAAP measures have limitations, in that they do not reflect all amounts associated with our results as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, these measures should be used only to evaluate our results in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures. Below is a reconciliation of these Non-GAAP measures to operating income, net income, and earnings per share for the periods indicated along with the calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA.

 

Reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income:

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Operating Income as reported

 $7,819  $9,038 
         

Long-Term Performance Based Compensation

  849   1,002 
         

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

  -   486 
         

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

  35   33 
         

Adjusted Operating Income

 $8,703  $10,559 

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Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
     

Diluted EPS

     

Diluted EPS

      

Diluted EPS

     

Diluted EPS

 
          

Net Income as reported

 $8,028   $0.27  $6,262   $0.22  $5,906   $0.20  $6,417   $0.22 
          

Long-Term Performance Based Compensation

 974 (1) 0.03  420 (4) 0.01  625 

(1)

 0.02  785 

(3)

 0.03 
              

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

 13 (2) -  226 (5) 0.01  -   -  399 

(4)

 0.01 
              

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

 256 (3) 0.01  9 (6) -  34 

(2)

 -  26 

(5)

 - 
          

Tax rate difference between reported and adjusted net income

  (531)   (0.02)  160    0.01   (201)   (0.01)  -    - 
          

Net Income adjusted

 $8,740   $0.29  $7,077   $0.25  $6,364   $0.21  $7,627   $0.26 

 

The following represents the income tax effects of the adjustments in the tables above, which were calculated using the estimated combined U.S., Canada and Mexico effective income tax rates for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

(1) $351$224

(2) $6$1

(3) $97$217

(4) $131$87

(5) $77

(6) $3$7

 

Reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income:

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Operating Income as reported

 $11,028  $10,021 
         

Long-Term Performance Based Compensation

  1,325   551 
         

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

  19   303 
         

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

  353   12 
         

Adjusted Operating Income

 $12,725  $10,887 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 

Net Income - Reported

 $8,028  $6,262 
         

Income Tax

  2,338   2,758 

Interest Expense, Net

  566   788 

Other Expense

  96   213 

Operating Income as reported

 $11,028  $10,021 
         

Depreciation and Amortization

  2,371   2,421 
         

EBITDA

 $13,399  $12,442 
         

Long-Term Performance Based Compensation

  1,325   551 

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

  19   303 

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

  353   12 
         

Adjusted EBITDA

 $15,096  $13,308 

Reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income:

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Operating Income as reported

 $18,847  $19,059 
         

Stock compensation expense

  2,174   1,553 
         

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

  19   789 
         

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

  388   46 
         

Adjusted Operating Income

 $21,428  $21,447 

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

2023

  

2022

 
       

Diluted EPS

       

Diluted EPS

 
                   

Net Income as reported

 $13,934   $0.47  $12,678   $0.44 
                   

Stock compensation expense

  1,599 

(1)

  0.05   1,341 

(4)

  0.05 
                   

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

  13 

(2)

  -   647 

(5)

  0.02 
                   

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

  290 

(3)

  0.01   38 

(6)

  - 
                   

Tax rate difference between reported and adjusted net income

  (732)   (0.03)  -    - 
                   

Net Income adjusted

 $15,104   $0.50  $14,704   $0.51 

 

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Reconciliation of cash flow from operations to free cash flow

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Cash Flow from Operations

 $10,592  $10,583 
         

Capital expenditures

  (1,393)  (434)
         

Free Cash Flow

 $9,199  $10,149 

The following represents the income tax effects of the adjustments in the tables above, which were calculated using the estimated combined U.S., Canada and Mexico effective income tax rates for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

        
  

September 30,

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Current portion and long-term debt as reported

 $3,571  $3,571 

Long-Term Debt

  25,098   73,975 

Total Debt

  28,669   77,546 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

  3,533   9,028 
         

Net Debt

 $25,136  $68,518 
         

Adjusted EBITDA - Trailing 12 Months

 $53,408  $40,836 
         

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

  0.5   1.7 

(1) $575

(2) $6

(3) $98

(4) $212

(5) $142

(6) $8

Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 

Net Income - Reported

 $5,906  $6,417  $13,934  $12,678 
                 

Income Tax

  1,489   1,418   3,827   4,177 

Interest Expense, Net

  453   1,258   1,019   2,046 

Other (Income) Expense

  (29)  (55)  67   158 

Operating Income as reported

 $7,819  $9,038  $18,847  $19,059 
                 

Depreciation and Amortization

  2,357   2,419   4,728   4,840 
                 

EBITDA

 $10,176  $11,457  $23,575  $23,899 
                 

Long-Term Performance Based Compensation

  849   1,002   2,174   1,553 

Consulting expense: Commercial Growth Initiatives

      486   19   789 

Severance costs and Restructruing costs

  35   33   388   46 
                 

Adjusted EBITDA

 $11,060  $12,978  $26,156  $26,287 

Reconciliation of cash flow from operations to free cash flow

 

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
                 

Cash Flow from Operations

 $9,276  $9,481  $19,868  $20,064 
                 

Capital expenditures

  (1,956)  (561)  (3,349)  (995)
                 

Free Cash Flow

 $7,320  $8,920  $16,519  $19,070 

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

 

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Current portion and long-term debt as reported

 $3,571  $3,571 

Long-Term Debt

  17,950   59,250 

Total Debt

  21,521   62,821 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

  (2,660)  (2,765)
         

Net Debt

 $18,861  $60,056 
         

Adjusted EBITDA - Trailing 12 Months

 $51,489  $45,387 
         

Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA

  0.4   1.3 

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Results of Operations

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 2023, COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,DECEMBER 31, 2022

 

Lighting Segment

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  

Net Sales

 $67,641  $67,533  $64,795  $66,833 

Gross Profit

 23,280  22,279  $22,698  $20,457 

Operating Income

 8,753  9,158  $8,856  $6,754 

 

Lighting Segment net sales of $67.6$64.8 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, held steady compared to strongdecreased 3% from net sales of $67.5$66.8 million in the same period in fiscal 2023. TheDespite softness in the non-residential construction market, which contributed to the small decline in sales, the Company continueswas able to invest in new product initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with agents, distributors,outperform the broader market and contractors with the goal to drive sales growth.gain market share.

 

Gross profit of $23.3$22.7 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, increased $1.0$2.2 million or 5%11% from the same period of fiscal 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales improved to 34.4%was 35.0% in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, from 33.0%compared to 30.6% in the same period of fiscal 2023. The improvement in gross profit as a percentage of sales on a 3% decrease in net sales was the result ofdriven by stable pricing, a higher-value sales mix, continued sales price disciplines, favorable material input costs, and effective cost management.improved manufacturing productivity.

 

Operating expenses of $14.4$13.9 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, increased $1.4 millionmarginally from the same period of fiscal 2023, driven by higher commission expense along with an increase incontinued investments in commercial growth initiatives.the agent network and the sales team.

 

Lighting Segment operating income of $8.8$8.9 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, decreased $0.4increased $2.1 million from operating income of $9.2$6.8 million in the same period of fiscal 2023 primarily driven by an improvement in gross profit as a percentage of sales offset by an increase in operating expenses.on lower net sales, and continued sales price disciplines, favorable material input costs, and improved manufacturing productivity.

 

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Display Solutions Segment

 

Three Months Ended

  

Three Months Ended

 
 

September 30

  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

  

2023

  

2022

 
  

Net Sales

 $55,800  $59,536  $44,210  $61,971 

Gross Profit

 $13,310  $12,453  $8,838  $13,681 

Operating Income

 $7,219  $6,496  $3,302  $7,762 

 

Display Solutions Segment net sales of $55.8$44.2 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, decreased $3.7$17.8 million or 6%29% from net sales of $59.5$62.0 million in the same period in fiscal 2023. The decline in sales was the net result of an increase in sales in Refueling/C-Store vertical as well as sales growthSales in the QSR vertical with Digital Signage applications offsetDisplay Solutions segment were unfavorably impacted by a declinetemporary pause in sales inprojected demand within the Grocery vertical. The decline in sales in the Grocerygrocery market vertical is attributedrelated to the disruption caused by the pending merger of the nation’s two largestlarger grocery chains.

 

Gross profit of $13.3$8.8 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, increased $0.9decreased $4.8 million or 7%35% from the same period of fiscal 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, increasedwas 20.0% compared to 23.9% from 20.9%22.1% in the same period of fiscal 2023. The improvementreduction in gross profit as a percentage of sales was primarily driven by the decrease in net sales partially offset by favorable program pricing and prudent cost management.

 

Operating expenses of $6.1$5.5 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, increased slightlydecreased $0.4 million from $6.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2023, primarily driven by a small increase in staffing costs.

Display Solutions Segment operating income of $7.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023, increased $0.7 million or 11% from operating income of $6.5$5.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2023. The increase of $0.7 milliondecrease in operating expenses was primarily driven by efforts to manage costs in line with the net effect of an improvement of gross profit as a percentage of sales partially offset by a decreasedecline in net sales, along with holdingsales.

Display Solutions Segment operating expenses steady compared toincome of $3.3 million in the three months ended December 31, 2023, decreased $4.5 million from operating income of $7.8 million in the same period of fiscal 2023. The decrease in operating income was primarily driven by the decrease in net sales.

 

Corporate and Eliminations

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

September 30

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Gross Profit (Loss)

 $(1) $6 

Operating (Loss)

 $(4,944) $(5,633)
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Corporate and Eliminations

 

Three Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Gross Profit

 $-  $2 

Operating (Loss)

 $(4,339) $(5,478)

 

The gross profit profit/(loss) relates to the change in the intercompany profit in inventory elimination.

 

Operating expenses of $4.9$4.3 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, decreased $0.7$1.1 million or 12% from the same period of fiscal 2023. The decrease was primarily the result of cost containment initiatives across several of the Company’s cost categories.

 

Consolidated Results

 

The Company reported $0.6$0.5 million and $0.8$1.3 million of net interest expense in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and September 30,December 31, 2022, respectively. The decrease in interest expense in a rising interest rate environment was the result of the Company’s ability to realize a large paydown init’s debt with thefrom cash generated by operations, partially offset by increased borrowing costs.operations. The Company also recorded a nominal amount of other expense of $0.1 million and $0.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023, and September 30, 2022, respectively, both ofincome which is related to net foreign exchange currency transaction lossesnet gains through the Company’s Mexican and Canadian subsidiaries.

 

The $2.3$1.5 million of income tax expense in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 22.6%20.1%. The $1.4 million of income tax expense in the three months ended December 31, 2022, represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 18.1%. Impacting the effective tax rate of both fiscal years was the favorable tax treatment of the Company’s long-term performance based compensation. The $2.8 million of income tax expense in the three months ended September 30, 2022, represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 30.6%. Impacting the effective tax rate is an increase in a valuation reserve related to the Company’s deferred tax assets and from a higher anticipated annual tax rate.

 

The Company reported net income of $8.0$5.9 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $6.3$6.4 million in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted net income was $8.7$6.4 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, compared to adjusted net income of $7.1$7.6 million for the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2022 (Refer to the Non-GAAP tables above). The increasedecrease in Non-GAAP adjusted net income is primarily the net result of a decrease in net sales partially offset by an increase in the gross profit as a percentage of sales partially offset byand a decrease in sales.operating expenses. Diluted adjusted earnings per share of $0.29$0.20 was reported in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, as compared to $0.25$0.22 diluted adjusted earnings per share in the same period of fiscal 2023. The weighted average common shares outstanding for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share in the three months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, were 29,955,00030,043,000 shares compared to 28,664,00029,024,000 shares in the same period last fiscal year.

SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2023, COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2022

Lighting Segment

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Net Sales

 $132,436  $134,366 

Gross Profit

 $45,978  $42,737 

Operating Income

 $17,609  $15,912 

Lighting Segment net sales of $132.4 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased 1% from net sales of $134.4 million in the same period in fiscal 2023. Despite softness in the non-residential construction market, which contributed to the small decline in sales, the Company was able to outperform the broader market and gain market share.

Gross profit of $46.0 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, increased $3.2 million or 8% from the same period of fiscal 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 34.7% in the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to 31.8% in the same period of fiscal 2023. The improvement in gross profit as a percentage of sales on a small decline in net sales was driven by stable pricing, a higher-value sales mix, continued sales price disciplines, favorable material input costs, and improved manufacturing productivity.

Operating expenses of $28.4 millionin the six months ended December 31, 2023, increased $1.5 million from the same period of fiscal 2023, driven by continued investments in the agent network and the sales team.

Lighting Segment operating income of $17.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, increased $1.7 million from operating income of $15.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2023 primarily driven by an improvement in gross profit as a percentage of sales on lower net sales, and by effectively managing operating expenses. 

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Display Solutions Segment

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Net Sales

 $100,010  $121,507 

Gross Profit

 $22,148  $26,134 

Operating Income

 $10,521  $14,258 

Display Solutions Segment net sales of $100.0 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased 21.5 million or 18% from net sales of $121.5 million in the same period in fiscal 2023. Sales in the Display Solutions segment were unfavorably impacted by a temporary pause in projected demand within the grocery market vertical related to the pending merger of two larger grocery chains.

Gross profit of $22.1 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased $4.0 million or 15% from the same period of fiscal 2023. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales in the six months ended December 31, 2023, was 22.1% compared to 21.5% in the same period of fiscal 2023. The reduction in gross profit as a percentage of sales was primarily driven by the decrease in net sales partially offset by favorable program pricing and prudent cost management.

Operating expenses of $11.6 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased slightly the same period of fiscal 2022. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily driven by efforts to manage costs in line with the decline in net sales.

Display Solutions Segment operating income of $10.5 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased $3.7 million or 26% from operating income of $14.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2023. The decrease in operating income was driven by the net effect of a decrease in sales partially offset by an improvement of gross profit as a percentage of sales.

Corporate and Eliminations

 

Six Months Ended

 
  

December 31

 

(In thousands)

 

2023

  

2022

 
         

Gross Profit (Loss)

 $(1) $7 

Operating (Loss)

 $(9,283) $(11,111)

The gross profit relates to the change in the intercompany profit in inventory elimination.

Operating expenses of $9.3 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, decreased $1.8 million from the same period of fiscal 2023. The decrease was primarily the result of cost containment initiatives across several of the Company’s cost categories.

Consolidated Results

The Company reported $1.0 million and $2.0 million of net interest expense in the six months ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively. The decrease in interest expense was the result of the Company’s ability to paydown its debt from cash generated by operations. The Company also recorded other expense of $0.1 million and $0.2 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively, related to net foreign exchange currency transaction losses through the Company’s Mexican and Canadian subsidiaries.

The $3.8 million of income tax expense in the six months ended December 31, 2023, represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 21.5%. Impacting the effective tax rate was the favorable tax treatment of the Company’s long-term performance based compensation. The $4.2 million income tax expense in the six months ended December 31, 2022, represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 24.8%.

The Company reported net income of $13.9 million in the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to net income of $12.7 million in the six months ended December 31, 2022. Non-GAAP adjusted net income was $15.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 2023, compared to adjusted net income of $14.7 million for the six months ended December 31, 2022 (Refer to the Non-GAAP tables above). The increase in Non-GAAP adjusted net income is primarily the net result of a decrease in net sales, an increase in the gross profit as a percentage of sales, lower interest expense, and a favorable effective tax rate in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. Diluted earnings per share of $0.47 was reported in the six months ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $0.44 diluted earnings per share in the same period of fiscal 2023. The weighted average common shares outstanding for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share in the six months ended December 31, 2023, were 29,949,000 shares compared to 28,766,000 shares in the same period last year.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company considers its level of cash on hand, borrowing capacity, current ratio and working capital levels to be its most important measures of short-term liquidity. For long-term liquidity indicators, the Company believes its ratio of long-term debt to equity and our historical levels of net cash flows from operating activities to be the most important measures.

 

At September 30,December 31, 2023, the Company had working capital of $76.2$75.8 million compared to $73.3 million at June 30, 2023. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.02.2 to 1 for both September 30,at December 31, 2023, and 2.0 at June 30, 2023. The marginal increase in working capital from June 30, 2023, to September 30,December 31, 2023, is primarily driven by a $4.6$5.5 million increasedecrease in net accounts receivable and a $1.7$3.6 million increasedecrease in cashnet inventory more than offset by a $1.7combined decrease of $11.8 million decrease in refundable income taxesaccounts payable and a $1.4 million increase in current liabilities.accrued expenses.

 

Net accounts receivable was $82.3$72.2 million and $77.7 million at September 30,December 31, 2023, and June 30, 2023, respectively. DSO increased marginally to 6058 days at September 30,December 31, 2023, from 57 days at June 30, 2023.

 

Net inventories of $63.1$60.2 million at September 30,December 31, 2023, decreased $0.6$3.5 million from $63.7 million at June 30, 2023. The decrease of $0.6$3.5 million is the result of a decrease in grossnet inventory of $0.9$3.0 million in the Lighting Segment and a $0.3 million$0.5 decrease in obsolescence reserves. Lighting Segment net inventory increased $0.6 million whereas net inventory in the Display Solutions Segment decreased $1.2 million.Segment.

 

Cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity under the Company’s line of credit is its primary source of liquidity. TheIn September 2021, the Company hasamended its existing $100 million secured line of credit, to a $25 million term loan and $75 million remaining inas a secured revolving line of credit. Both facilities expire in the third quarter of fiscal 2026. As of September 30,December 31, 2023, $64.5$70.7 million of the credit line was available. The Company is in compliance with all of its loan covenants. The $100 million credit facility plus cash flows from operating activities are adequate for operational and capital expenditure needs for the remainder of fiscal 2024.

 

The Company had a source of $10.6generated $19.9 million of cash from operating activities in the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, andcompared to a generation of cash of $20.1 million in the six months ended December 31, 2022. The Company continues to effectively manage its working capital while generating increasing cash flow from earnings in both fiscal years, resulting in continued strong cash flow from operations.

 

The Company used $1.4$3.3 million and $0.4$1.0 million of cash related to investing activities in the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and September 30,December 31, 2022, respectively. The Company has investedincreased its investment in equipment and tooling year-over-year to support sales growth.

 

The Company had a use of cash of $7.4$15.7 million and $3.6$18.8 million related to financing activities in the threesix months ended September 30,December 31, 2023, and September 30,December 31, 2022, respectively. The $3.9 million changeuse of cash in cash flowboth fiscal years was primarily the result of cash generated from improved earnings and effective working capital management, which in turn was used to pay down the Company’s line of credit in the first quarters of fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023.credit. The Company also received $0.5$1.2 million and $1.3 million of cash in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023, respectively, related to the exercise of stock options with no comparable event in fiscal 2023.options. This influx of cash also contributed to the pay down of the Company’s line of credit.

 

The Company has on its balance sheet financial instruments consisting primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, revolving lines of credit, and long-term debt. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value because of their short-term maturity and/or variable, market-driven interest rates.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

The Company has no financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk and have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Cash Dividends

 

In November 2023,January 2024, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable November 21, 2023,February 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 13, 2023.February 5, 2024. The indicated annual cash dividend rate for fiscal 2024 is $0.20 per share. The Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding dividends which indicates that dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors in its discretion based upon its evaluation of earnings, cash flow requirements, financial condition, debt levels, stock repurchases, future business developments and opportunities, and other factors deemed relevant.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

A summary of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company’s fiscal 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no material changes in our exposure to market risk since June 30, 2023.2022. Additional information can be found in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, which appears on page 16 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within required time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

We conducted, under the supervision of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30,December 31, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Management believes that the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are fairly presented in all material respects in accordance with GAAP for interim financial statements, and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have certified that, based on their knowledge, the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for each of the periods presented in this report.

 

Changes in Internal Control

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscalsecond quarter ended September 30,December 31, 2023, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

 

Exhibits:

10.1

Fiscal Year 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)*++

10.2

Fiscal Year 2024 Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)*++

 

31.1

Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)

 

31.2

Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)

 

32.1

Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer

 

32.2

Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer

 

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

 

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)

 

* Management compensatory agreement.

++ Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. The omitted information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted portion to the SEC upon request.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

LSI Industries Inc.

 
    
    
 

By:

/s/ James A. Clark

 
  

James A. Clark

 
  

Chief Executive Officer and President

 
  

(Principal Executive Officer)

 
    
    
 

By:

/s/ James E. Galeese

 
  

James E. Galeese

 
  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 
  

(Principal Financial Officer)

 

NovemberFebruary 6, 20232024

   

 

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