Summary of accounting policies | Summary of accounting policies Variable interest entities ("VIE") and consolidation Subsequent to the IPO, the Company’s sole material asset is its member’s interest in Nextracker LLC. In accordance with the Nextracker LLC Operating Agreement, the Company was named the managing member of Nextracker LLC. As a result, the Company has all management powers over the business and affairs of Nextracker LLC and to conduct, direct and exercise full control over the activities of Nextracker LLC. Class A common stock issued in the IPO does not hold majority voting rights but hold 100% of the economic interest in the Company, which results in Nextracker LLC being considered a VIE. Due to the Company’s power to control the activities most directly affecting the results of Nextracker LLC, the Company is considered the primary beneficiary of the VIE. Accordingly, beginning with the IPO, the Company consolidates the financial results of Nextracker LLC and its subsidiaries. Member’s interest in Nextracker LLC held by Yuma, Yuma Subsidiary, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of Yuma ("Yuma Sub"), TPG Rise Flash, L.P. ("TPG") and the TPG affiliates are presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as temporary equity under the caption “Redeemable non-controlling interests.” Basis of presentation The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for reporting interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements, and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023, contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Form 10-K"). In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present the Company's financial statements fairly have been included. Operating results for the three and six -month periods ended September 29, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024 or any future period. All intracompany transactions and accounts within Nextracker have been eliminated. Prior to the Transactions (as described in Note 5), Nextracker did not operate as a separate entity and stand-alone separate historical financial statements for Nextracker were not prepared. Accordingly, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six -month periods ended September 30, 2022 were derived from Flex’s historical accounting records and were presented on a carve-out basis and include allocations of certain costs from Flex incurred on Nextracker’s behalf. Such costs may not have represented the amounts that would have been incurred had Nextracker operated autonomously or independently from Flex during the period preceding the IPO. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2023 was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements included in the Form 10-K. The first quarters for fiscal years 2024 and 2023 ended on June 30, 2023 (91 days), and July 1, 2022 (92 days), respectively. The second quarters for fiscal 2024 and 2023 ended on September 29, 2023 (91 days), and September 30, 2022 (91 days), respectively. Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Estimates are used in accounting for, among other things, impairment of goodwill, impairment of long-lived assets, allowance for doubtful accounts, reserve for excess or obsolete inventories, valuation of deferred tax assets, warranty reserves, contingencies, operation accruals, and fair values of awards granted under stock-based compensation plans. Due to the long-term economic effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts (including the Russian invasion of Ukraine), there has been and will continue to be uncertainty and disruption in the global economy and financial markets. The Company has made estimates and assumptions taking into consideration certain possible impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict. These estimates may change, as new events occur, and additional information is obtained. Actual results may differ from previously estimated amounts, and such differences may be material to the condensed consolidated financial statements. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the period they occur. Management believes that these estimates and assumptions provide a reasonable basis for the fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial statements. Product warranty Nextracker offers an assurance type warranty for its products against defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period ranging from five warranties, a provision for estimated future costs related to warranty expense is recorded when they are probable and reasonably estimable, which is typically when products are delivered. The estimated warranty liability is based on our warranty model which relies on historical warranty claim information and assumptions based on the nature, frequency and average cost of claims for each product line by project. When little or no experience exists, the estimate is based on comparable product lines and/or estimated potential failure rates. These estimates are based on data from Nextracker specific projects. Estimates related to the outstanding warranty liability are re-evaluated on an ongoing basis using best-available information and revisions are made as necessary. The following table summarizes the activity related to the estimated accrued warranty reserve for the six-month periods ended September 29, 2023 and September 30, 2022: Six-month periods ended (In thousands) September 29, 2023 September 30, 2022 Beginning balance $ 22,591 $ 10,485 Provision (release) for warranties issued (2,614) 1,392 Payments (883) (446) Ending balance $ 19,094 $ 11,431 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out basis) or net realizable value. Nextracker’s inventory primarily consists of finished goods to be used and to be sold to customers, including components procured to complete the tracker system projects. Other current assets Other current assets include short-term deposits and advances of $98.0 million and $29.3 million as of September 29, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively, primarily related to advance payments to certain vendors for procurement of inventory. Other current assets as of September 29, 2023 also includes related party receivable balance of approximately $11.6 million. Deferred tax assets and other assets Deferred tax assets and other assets includes the deferred tax assets of $405.0 million and $257.1 million as of September 29, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively, primarily related to the Company's investment in Nextracker LLC. In connection with the follow-on exchange a deferred tax asset has been booked reflecting Nextracker’s incremental outside basis difference in Nextracker LLC partnership of $155.4 million. Accrued expenses Accrued expenses include accruals primarily for freight and tariffs of $43.8 million and $44.6 million as of September 29, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, it includes $23.5 million and $15.2 million of accrued payroll as of September 29, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively. TRA liability and other liabilities Tax Receivable Agreement ("TRA") liability and other liabilities primarily include the liability of $373.1 million and $230.3 million as of September 29, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively, related to the expected amount to be paid to Yuma, Yuma Sub, TPG and the TPG affiliates pursuant to the TRA. Additionally, the balance includes the long-term portion of standard product warranty liabilities of $9.5 million and $11.8 million, respectively, and the long-term portion of deferred revenue of $58.5 million and $35.8 million as of September 29, 2023 and March 31, 2023, respectively. Redeemable non-controlling interests The balance of the redeemable non-controlling interests is reported at the greater of the initial carrying amount adjusted for the redeemable non-controlling interest’s share of earnings or losses and other comprehensive income or loss, or its estimated maximum redemption amount. The resulting changes in the estimated maximum redemption amount (increases or decreases) are recorded with corresponding adjustments against retained earnings or, in the absence of retained earnings, additional paid-in-capital. These interests are presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as temporary equity under the caption “Redeemable non-controlling interests.” The following table present a reconciliation of the change in redeemable non-controlling interests for the period presented: (in thousands) Six-month period ended Balance at beginning of period $ 3,560,628 Net income attributable to redeemable non-controlling interests 85,372 Reclassification of redeemable non-controlling interest (622,292) Redemption value adjustments 292,422 Balance at end of period $ 3,316,130 As a result of the follow-on transaction that occurred on July 3, 2023 and that drove a repurchase of redeemable non-controlling interest, as further described in Note 5, we reclassed a proportionate share of redeemable non-controlling interest to additional paid-in capital and readjusted redeemable non-controlling interest to its new maximum redemption value as of September 29, 2023, which exceeded carrying value based on the revised basis that reflects the new ownership percentages held by noncontrolling interest holders. |