| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Organization Neogen Corporation and subsidiaries ("Neogen," "we," "our," or the "Company") develop, manufacture and market a diverse line of products and services dedicated to food and animal safety. Our Food Safety segment consists primarily of diagnostic test kits and complementary products (e.g., culture media) sold to food producers and processors to detect dangerous and/or unintended substances in human food and animal feed. Our Animal Safety segment is engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of veterinary instruments, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, topicals, parasiticides, diagnostic products, rodent control products, cleaners, disinfectants, insect control products and genomics testing services for the worldwide animal safety market. Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Neogen Corporation and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly-owned as of May 31, 2024. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Share and per share amounts reflect the June 4, 2021 2-for-1 stock split as if it took place at the beginning of the periods presented. Functional Currency Our functional currency is the U.S. dollar. We translate our non-U.S. operations’ assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies into U.S. dollars at current rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date and income and expense items at the average exchange rate for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income. As of May 31, 2024 and 2023 , the amounts recorded within accumulated other comprehensive loss were foreign currency translation adjustment losses of $ 31,885 and $ 30,285 , respectively. Gains or losses from foreign currency transactions are included in other (expense) income on our consolidated statements of operations. During fiscal year 2024, 2023 and 2022 , the Company incurred $ 5,184, $ 5,322 and $ 40 of foreign currency losses. New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which modifies the disclosure and presentation requirements of reportable segments. The amendments in the update require the disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM) and included within each reported measure of segment profit and loss. The amendments also require disclosure of all other segment items by reportable segment and a description of its composition. Additionally, the amendments require disclosure of the title and position of the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measure(s) of segment profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on the presentation of its consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which expands disclosures in an entity’s income tax rate reconciliation table and disclosures regarding cash taxes paid both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions. The update will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this guidance will have on the presentation of its consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Accounting Policies Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of bank demand accounts, savings deposits, certificates of deposit and commercial paper with original maturities of 90 days or less. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced losses related to these balances and believes it is not exposed to significant credit risk regarding its cash and cash equivalents. The carrying value of these assets approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments and is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Cash held by foreign subsidiaries was $ 68,276 and $ 36,288 at May 31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively. Marketable Securities The Company has marketable securities held by banks or broker-dealers consisting of commercial paper and corporate bonds rated at least A-1/P-1 (short-term) and A/A2 (long-term) with original maturities between 91 days and two years . These securities are classified as available for sale. Changes in fair value are monitored and recorded on a monthly basis and are recorded in other comprehensive (loss) income. In the event of a downgrade in credit quality subsequent to purchase, the marketable securities investment is evaluated to determine the appropriate action to take to minimize the overall risk to our marketable securities portfolio. If fair value is less than its amortized cost basis, then the Company evaluates whether the decline is the result of a credit loss, in which case an impairment is recorded through an allowance for credit losses. As of May 31, 2024 and 2023 , there were no recorded allowance for credit losses related to the marketable securities. This evaluation included a review of the credit quality of the issuers, the financial health of the underlying securities, and the economic environment. The unrealized losses on our marketable securities are primarily related to market fluctuations in the interest rates. As of May 31, 2023, the expected duration of all unrealized losses was less than 12 months. Where there is an intention or a requirement to sell an impaired available-for-sale debt security, the entire impairment is recognized in earnings with a corresponding adjustment to the amortized cost basis of the security. Short-term investments are not entered into for trading or speculative purposes. These securities are recorded at fair value based on recent trades or pricing models and therefore meet the Level 2 criteria. Interest income on these investments is recorded within other (expense) income on the consolidated statements of operations. Marketable Securities as of May 31, 2024 and 2023 are listed below by classification and remaining maturities.
Year Ended May 31,
Maturity 2024 2023
Commercial Paper & Corporate Bonds 0 - 90 days $ 325 $ 22,552
91 -180 days — 35,692
181 days -1 year — 23,768
1 - 2 years — 317
Total Marketable Securities $ 325 $ 82,329 The components of marketable securities as of May 31, 2024 are as follows:
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value
Commercial Paper & Corporate Bonds $ 325 $ — $ — $ 325 The components of marketable securities as of May 31, 2023 are as follows:
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Value
Commercial Paper & Corporate Bonds $ 83,549 $ — $ ( 1,220 ) $ 82,329 Derivative Financial Instruments The Company operates on a global basis and is exposed to the risk that its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be adversely affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates and changes in interest rates. To reduce the potential effects of foreign currency exchange rate movements on net earnings, the Company enters into derivative financial instruments in the form of foreign currency exchange forward contracts with a major financial institution and has also entered into interest rate swap contracts as a hedge against increases in interest rates. Management settles its foreign currency forward contracts monthly with its one counterparty. There are no collateral or margin requirements as part of these forward contracts. The Company has established policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. For the Company's interest rate swap derivative, the Company designated it as a cash flow hedge in accordance with its established policy. Each reporting period, derivatives are recorded at fair value in other current assets, other assets, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities. The change in fair value is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, and amounts are reclassified into interest expense on the consolidated statements of operations when transactions are realized. Derivatives that are not designated as hedges are adjusted to fair value with a corresponding adjustment to other (expense) income. The Company does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect amounts reflected in the consolidated financial statements. Considerable judgment is often involved in making such estimates, and the use of different assumptions could result in different conclusions. The most significant estimates include our evaluation of goodwill impairment, deferred taxes, intangible assets acquired, and fair value measurements. Management believes its assumptions and estimates are reasonable and appropriate. However, actual results could differ from those estimates. Accounts Receivable and Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments which potentially subject Neogen to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of accounts receivable. Management attempts to minimize credit risk by reviewing customers’ credit histories before extending credit and by monitoring credit exposure on a regular basis. Collateral or other security is generally not required for accounts receivable. As of May 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, accounts receivable, net was $ 173,005, $ 153,253 and $ 99,674 , respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. We maintain an allowance for customer accounts that reduces receivables to amounts that are expected to be collected. In estimating the allowance for credit losses, management considers relevant information about past events, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of financial assets. Once a receivable balance has been determined to be uncollectible, generally after all collection efforts have been exhausted, that amount is charged against the allowance for credit losses. The provision is recorded within operating expenses on the consolidated statements of operations. No customer accounted for more than 10 % of accounts receivable as of May 31, 2024 or 2023 , respectively. The activity in the allowance for credit losses was as follows:
Year Ended May 31,
2024 2023 2022
Beginning Balance $ 2,827 $ 1,650 $ 1,400
Provision 1,720 1,460 332
Recoveries ( 191 ) 46 98
Write-offs ( 216 ) ( 329 ) ( 180 )
Ending Balance $ 4,140 $ 2,827 $ 1,650 Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, determined on the first-in, first-out method. The components of inventories were as follows:
Year Ended May 31,
2024 2023
Raw Materials $ 78,799 $ 66,617
Work-in-process 10,990 5,366
Finished goods 111,839 68,099
Inventory reserve ( 12,361 ) ( 6,270 )
Inventory, net $ 189,267 $ 133,812 The Company’s inventories are analyzed for slow moving, expired and obsolete items on a quarterly basis and the inventory reserve is adjusted as required within cost of revenues. Property and Equipment Property and equipment is stated at cost. Expenditures for major improvements are capitalized while repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation is provided on the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, which are generally seven to 39 years for buildings and improvements, and three to 10 years for furniture, fixtures, computers and machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the expected life of the asset or term of the lease, whichever is shorter. Depreciation expense was $ 21,771 , $ 17,292 and $ 14,094 in fiscal years 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively. During the quarter ended May 31, 2024, the Company reclassified $ 13,684 of capitalized cloud computing software costs from property and equipment. $ 13,140 of this total was reclassified to prepaid expenses and other current assets, with the remaining $ 544 recognized as incremental amortization within general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over fair value of tangible net assets of acquired businesses after amounts are allocated to other identifiable intangible assets. The Company's business is organized into two operating segments: Food Safety and Animal Safety. Under the goodwill guidance, management determined that each of its segments represents a reporting unit. Other intangible assets include customer relationships, trademarks, licenses, trade names, developed technology, covenants not-to-compete and patents. Customer relationships intangibles are amortized on either an accelerated or straight line basis, reflecting the pattern in which the economic benefits are consumed, while all other amortizable intangibles are amortized on a straight line basis. Intangibles are amortized over 2 to 25 years. Management reviews the carrying amounts of goodwill annually at the reporting unit level, or when indications of impairment exist, to determine if goodwill may be impaired. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are tested for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of our fiscal year. During management's annual test or when there are indicators of impairment, if the carrying amounts of these assets are deemed to be less than fair value based upon a discounted cash flow analysis and comparison to comparable EBITDA multiples of peer companies, such assets are reduced to their estimated fair value and a charge is recorded to operations. Amortizable other intangible assets are tested for impairment when indications of impairment exist. If the carrying amounts of these assets are deemed to be less than fair value based upon a discounted cash flow analysis, such assets are reduced to their estimated fair value and a charge is recorded to operations. Long-lived Assets Management reviews the carrying values of its long-lived assets to be held and used, including definite-lived intangible assets, for possible impairment whenever events or changes in business conditions warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated separately identifiable undiscounted cash flows over the remaining useful life of the asset are less than the carrying value of the asset. In such an event, fair value is determined using undiscounted cash flows, and if lower than the carrying value, impairment is recognized through a charge to operations. Equity Compensation Plans At May 31, 2024, the Company had stock award plans which are described more fully in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements. We measure stock-based compensation at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award, and recognize the cost as compensation expense on a straight line basis over the requisite service period and reverse compensation expense due to forfeitures as they occur. Our stock-based compensation expense is reflected in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of operations. Research and Development Costs Research and development costs, which consist primarily of compensation costs, administrative expenses and new product development, among other items, are expensed as incurred. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed within sales and marketing as incurred and totaled $ 3,301 , $ 2,548 and $ 2,018 in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 , respectively. Leases The Company recognizes, in the consolidated balance sheets, a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. We recognized all leases with terms greater than 12 months in duration on our consolidated balance sheets as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities . Right-of-use assets are recorded in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets. Current and non-current lease liabilities are recorded in other accruals within current liabilities and other non-current liabilities, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheets. We evaluate our contracts to determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception and classify it as a finance or operating lease. Leased assets and corresponding liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. Our lease terms may include options to extend when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. We have made certain assumptions and judgments when accounting for leases, the most significant of which are: • We did not elect to use hindsight when considering judgments and estimates such as assessments of lessee options to extend or terminate a lease or purchase the underlying asset. • For all asset classes, we elected to not recognize a right-of-use asset and lease liability for short-term leases (i.e. leases with a term of 12 months or less). • For all asset classes, we elected to not separate non-lease components from lease components to which they relate and have accounted for the combined lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. • The determination of the discount rate used in a lease is our incremental borrowing rate that is based on our estimate of what we would normally pay to borrow on a fully collateralized and amortized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments. Revenue Recognition We determine the amount of revenue to be recognized through application of the following steps: • Identification of the contract with a customer; • Identification of the performance obligations in the contract; • Determination of the transaction price; • Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and • Recognition of revenue when or as the Company satisfies the performance obligations. Neogen’s revenue is generated through contracts with its customers. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a product or service to a customer. We generally recognize revenue at a point in time when all of our performance obligations under the terms of a contract are satisfied. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those products or services. The collectability of consideration on the contract is reasonably assured before revenue is recognized. To the extent that customer payment has been received before all recognition criteria are met, these revenues are initially deferred in current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets and the revenue is recognized in the period that all recognition criteria have been met. Certain agreements with customers include discounts or rebates on the sale of products and services applied retrospectively, such as volume rebates achieved by purchasing a specified threshold of goods and services. We account for these discounts as variable consideration and estimate the likelihood of a customer meeting the threshold in order to determine the transaction price using the most predictive approach. We typically use the most-likely-amount method, for incentives that are offered to individual customers, and the expected-value method, for programs that are offered to a broad group of customers. Variable consideration reduces the amount of revenue that is recognized. Rebate obligations related to customer incentive programs are recorded in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The rebate estimates are adjusted at the end of each applicable measurement period based on information currently available. The performance obligations in Neogen’s contracts are generally satisfied well within one year of contract inception. In such cases, management has elected the practical expedient to not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component. Management has elected to utilize the practical expedient to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred because the amortization period for the prepaid costs that would otherwise have been deferred and amortized is one year or less. We account for shipping and handling for products as a fulfillment activity when goods are shipped. Shipping and handling costs that are charged to and reimbursed by the customer are recognized as revenues, while the related expenses incurred by Neogen are recorded in sales and marketing expense. These expenses totaled $ 25,290 , $ 18,513 , and $ 17,482 in fiscal years 2024, 2023 and 2022 , respectively. Revenue is recognized net of any tax collected from customers. The taxes are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. Our terms and conditions of sale generally do not provide for returns of product or reperformance of service except in the case of quality or warranty issues. While these situations are infrequent, due to immateriality of the amount, warranty claims are recorded in the period incurred. Business Combinations The Company utilizes the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. This method requires, among other things, that results of operations of acquired companies are included in the Company's results of operations beginning on the respective acquisition dates and that assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Valuation specialists are used to develop and evaluate the appropriateness of the fair value estimates, often utilizing cash flow projections and other related valuation techniques. The fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in certain cases may be subject to revision based on the final determination of fair value during a period of time not to exceed 12 months from the acquisition date. Legal costs, due diligence costs, business valuation costs and all other business acquisition costs are expensed when incurred. Loss Contingencies Various legal actions, proceedings, and claims (generally, “matters”) are pending or may be instituted or asserted against the Company. The Company accrues for matters when losses are deemed probable and reasonably estimable. However, the ultimate resolutions of these matters are inherently unpredictable and could require payment substantially in excess of the amounts that have been accrued or disclosed. Any resulting adjustments, which could be material, are recorded in the period the adjustments are identified. |
