Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block] | NOTE 2. As of September 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 The cost basis of investments is adjusted for amortization of premium or accretion of discount on debt securities held or the recharacterization of distributions from investments in partnerships. Concentrations of Credit Risk A significant portion of the Company’s investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis is investments in USGIF, which were $12.6 million and $12.8 million as of September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Fair Value Hierarchy Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The valuation techniques described below maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in determining fair value. The inputs used for measuring financial instruments at fair value are summarized in the three Level 1 Level 2 1 may Level 3 may The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the financial instrument. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not may The Company has established a Proprietary Valuation Committee (the “Committee”) to administer and oversee the Company’s valuation policies and procedures, which are approved by the Board of Directors, and to perform a periodic review of valuations provided by independent pricing services. For actively traded securities, the Company values investments using the closing price of the securities on the exchange or market on which the securities principally trade. If the security is not For common share purchase warrants not may may Certain convertible debt securities not may For other securities included in the fair value hierarchy with unobservable inputs, the Committee considers a number of factors in determining a security’s fair value, including the security’s trading volume, market values of similar class issuances, investment personnel’s judgment regarding the market experience of the issuer, financial status of the issuer, the issuer’s management, and back testing, as appropriate. The fair values may may not The following tables summarize the major categories of investments with fair values adjusted on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 Significant Significant Quoted Other Unobservable Prices Inputs Inputs (dollars in thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: Investments in equity securities: Equities - International $ 1,100 $ - $ 2,675 $ 3,775 Mutual funds - Fixed income 11,963 - - 11,963 Mutual funds - Global equity 608 - - 608 Total investments in equity securities: $ 13,671 $ - $ 2,675 $ 16,346 Investments in debt securities: Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures - - 10,686 10,686 Total investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: $ 13,671 $ - $ 13,361 $ 27,032 Investments carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis: Other investments (1) $ - $ - $ 1,436 $ 1,436 1. Other investments include equity securities without readily determinable fair values that were adjusted as a result of the measurement alternative on dates during the three September 30, 2022 3 June 30, 2022 Significant Significant Quoted Other Unobservable Prices Inputs Inputs (dollars in thousands) (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Total Investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: Investments in equity securities: Equities - International $ 1,024 $ - $ 2,643 $ 3,667 Mutual funds - Fixed income 12,138 - - 12,138 Mutual funds - Global equity 623 - - 623 Total investments in equity securities: $ 13,785 $ - $ 2,643 $ 16,428 Investments in debt securities: Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures - - 11,449 11,449 Total investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: $ 13,785 $ - $ 14,092 $ 27,877 Investments carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis: Other investments (1) $ - $ - $ 781 $ 781 1. Other investments include equity securities without readily determinable fair values that were adjusted as a result of the measurement alternative on dates during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 3 The securities classified as Level 3 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 third The following table is a reconciliation of investments recorded at fair value for which unobservable inputs (Level 3 three September 30, 2022 Changes in Level 3 September 30, 2022 Investments in Investments in (dollars in thousands) equity securities debt securities Beginning Balance $ 2,643 $ 11,449 Principal repayments - (750 ) Amortization of day one premium - (71 ) Accretion of bifurcation discount - 209 Total unrealized gains or losses included in: Investment Income (Loss) 32 469 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - (620 ) Ending Balance $ 2,675 $ 10,686 During the third 2021, January 2026, January 2024, one one September 30, 2022 not September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 August 31, 2018, December 22, 2020, The Company recorded the warrants at the estimated fair value of $5.9 million on purchase date. The debentures were recorded at the estimated fair value of $16.0 million on purchase date, and an unrealized gain of $6.9 million was recognized in other comprehensive income (loss), which will be realized in investment income (loss) ratably using the effective interest method until maturity, conversion, or other disposition. During the three September 30, 2022 three September 30, 2021 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 The Company currently considers the fair value measurements of HIVE convertible securities to contain Level 3 September 30, 2022 3 September 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Principal Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Investments in equity securities: Common share purchase warrants $ 2,675 Option pricing model Volatility 92.1 % Investments in debt securities: Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures $ 10,686 Binomial lattice model Volatility 111.0 % Credit Adjusted Discount Rate 5.5 % During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, three September 30, 2021 not September 30, 2022 June 2014 March 2021. Equity Investments at Fair Value Investments in equity securities with readily determinable fair values are carried at fair value, and changes in unrealized gains or losses are reported in current period earnings. The following details the components of the Company’s equity investments carried at fair value as of September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Cost Unrealized Gains (Losses) Fair Value Equity securities at fair value Equities - International $ 6,680 $ (2,905 ) $ 3,775 Equities - Domestic 45 (45 ) - Mutual funds - Fixed income 12,313 (350 ) 11,963 Mutual funds - Global equity 929 (321 ) 608 Total equity securities at fair value $ 19,967 $ (3,621 ) $ 16,346 June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Cost Unrealized Gains (Losses) Fair Value Equity securities at fair value Equities - International $ 6,680 $ (3,013 ) $ 3,667 Equities - Domestic 45 (45 ) - Mutual funds - Fixed income 12,313 (175 ) 12,138 Mutual funds - Global equity 929 (306 ) 623 Total equity securities at fair value $ 19,967 $ (3,539 ) $ 16,428 Debt Investments Investments in debt securities are classified on the acquisition dates and at each balance sheet date. Securities classified as held-to-maturity are carried at amortized cost, reflecting the ability and intent to hold the securities to maturity. Debt securities classified as trading are acquired with the intent to sell in the near term and are carried at fair value with changes reported in earnings. All other debt securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value. Investment gains and losses on available-for-sale debt securities are recorded when the securities are sold, as determined on a specific identification basis, and recognized in current period earnings. Changes in unrealized gains on available-for-sale debt securities are reported net of tax in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). For debt securities in an unrealized loss position, a loss in earnings is recognized for the excess of amortized cost over fair value if the Company intends to sell before the price recovers. Otherwise, the Company evaluates as of the balance sheet date whether the unrealized losses are attributable to credit losses or other factors. The severity of the decline in value, creditworthiness of the issuer and other relevant factors are considered. The portion of unrealized loss the Company believes is related to a credit loss is recognized earnings, and the portion of unrealized loss the Company believes is not The following details the components of the Company’s available-for-sale debt investments as of September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Investment Loss Fair Value Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures (1) $ 8,433 $ 4,792 $ (2,539 ) $ 10,686 June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Investment Loss Fair Value Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures (1) $ 8,576 $ 5,412 $ (2,539 ) $ 11,449 1. Changes in unrealized gains and losses are included in the statement of comprehensive income (loss), except for embedded derivatives. Changes in unrealized gains and losses for embedded derivatives are included in investment income (loss) in the statement of operations. The following details the components of the Company’s held-to-maturity debt investments as of September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Holding Gains Gross Unrecognized Holding Losses Fair Value Held-to-maturity - Debentures (1) $ 1,000 $ - $ (202 ) $ 798 June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Holding Gains Gross Unrecognized Holding Losses Fair Value Held-to-maturity - Debentures (1) $ 1,000 $ - $ (133 ) $ 867 1. Held-to-maturity debt investments are carried at amortized cost, and the fair value is classified as Level 2 At September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 one September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 not 12 The following summarizes the net carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt securities at September 30, 2022 may September 30, 2022 Available-for-sale Held-to-maturity debt securities debt securities Convertible Due after one year (dollars in thousands) debentures (1) through five years Net Carrying Amount $ 8,433 $ 1,000 Fair Value $ 10,686 $ 798 1. Principal payments of $750,000 are due quarterly with a final maturity date in January 2026. Certain derivatives embedded in other financial instruments, such as the conversion option in a convertible bond, are reported at fair value, and changes in fair value are recorded through earnings within investment income (loss). The host contract continues to be accounted for in accordance with the appropriate accounting standard. The embedded derivative and the related host contract represent one one September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 The following table summarizes the fair values of embedded derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, categorized by risk exposure, at September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 Other Assets Other Assets Investments in Investments in available-for-sale available-for-sale (dollars in thousands) debt securities debt securities Embedded Derivatives: Equity price risk exposure $ 3 $ 3 The following table presents the effect of embedded derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, categorized by risk exposure, for the three September 30, 2022 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) (dollars in thousands) Investment Loss Investment Loss Embedded Derivatives: Equity price risk exposure $ - $ (438 ) Other Investments Other investments consist of equity investments in entities over which the Company is unable to exercise significant influence and which do not The carrying value of equity securities without readily determinable fair values was approximately $4.0 million as of June 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 Other Investments Carrying value $ 2,630 $ 3,453 Upward carrying value changes $ - $ - Downward carrying value changes/impairment $ (1,839 ) $ - The period-end carrying values reflect cumulative purchases and sales in addition to upward and downward carrying value changes. The cumulative amount of upward adjustments to all equity securities without readily determinable fair values total $2.5 million since their respective acquisitions through September 30, 2022 September 30, 2022 The Company has an investment in The Sonar Company (“Sonar”), a company headquartered in the United States, at a cost of $175,000. The investment had a carrying value of approximately $362,000 at September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 July 2021, September 30, 2022 Investments Classified as Equity Method The Company had an equity method investment in Galileo New Economy Fund LP through its dissolution date, which occurred during the third 2022. three September 30, 2021 Investment Income (Loss) Investment income (loss) from the Company’s investments includes: ● realized gains and losses on sales of securities; ● realized gains and losses on principal payment proceeds; ● unrealized gains and losses on securities at fair value; ● impairments and observable price changes on equity investments without readily determinable fair values; ● dividend and interest income; and ● realized foreign currency gains and losses. The following summarizes investment income (loss) reflected in earnings for the periods presented. Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands) September 30, Investment loss 2022 2021 Realized gains on equity securities $ - $ 1,809 Realized gains on debt securities 469 602 Unrealized losses on equity securities (1,917 ) (2,358 ) Unrealized losses on embedded derivatives - (438 ) Dividend and interest income 418 497 Realized foreign currency losses (417 ) (146 ) Total Investment Loss $ (1,447 ) $ (34 ) For the three September 30, 2022 three September 30, 2021 The following table presents unrealized gains and losses recognized during the three September 30, 2022 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities $ (1,917 ) $ (549 ) Less: Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period - 1,809 Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date (1) $ (1,917 ) $ (2,358 ) 1. Includes $1.8 million for the three September 30, 2022 three September 30, 2021 Investment income (loss) can be volatile and varies depending on market fluctuations, the Company’s ability to participate in investment opportunities, and timing of transactions. The Company expects that gains and losses will continue to fluctuate in the future. |