Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block] | NOTE 2. As of March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 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 $12.4 million and $12.8 million as of March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 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 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 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 $ 516 $ - $ 222 $ 738 Mutual funds - Fixed income 11,701 - - 11,701 Mutual funds - Global equity 745 - - 745 Total investments in equity securities: $ 12,962 $ - $ 222 $ 13,184 Investments in debt securities: Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures - - 7,649 7,649 Total investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: $ 12,962 $ - $ 7,871 $ 20,833 Investments carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis: Other investments (1) $ - $ - $ 1,634 $ 1,634 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 nine March 31, 2023 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 $ - $ 515 $ 1,539 Mutual funds - Fixed income 12,138 - - 12,138 Mutual funds - Global equity 623 - - 623 Total investments in equity securities: $ 13,785 $ - $ 515 $ 14,300 Investments in debt securities: Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures - - 10,625 10,625 Total investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: $ 13,785 $ - $ 11,140 $ 24,925 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 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 third The following table is a reconciliation of investments recorded at fair value for which unobservable inputs (Level 3 nine March 31, 2023 Changes in Level 3 Nine Months Ended March 31, 2023 Investments in Investments in (dollars in thousands) equity securities debt securities Beginning Balance $ 515 $ 10,625 Principal repayments - (2,250 ) Amortization of day one premium - (196 ) Accretion of bifurcation discount - 577 Total unrealized gains or losses included in: Investment Income (Loss) (293 ) 1,381 Other Comprehensive Loss - (2,488 ) Ending Balance $ 222 $ 7,649 During January 2021, January 2026, January 2024, one one March 31, 2023 not March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 August 2018 January 2023, December 22, 2020, The Company recorded the warrants at the estimated fair value of $5.9 million on the 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 nine March 31, 2023 three nine March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 The Company currently considers the fair value measurements of HIVE convertible securities to contain Level 3 March 31, 2023 3 March 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Principal Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Investments in equity securities: Common share purchase warrants $ 222 Option pricing model Volatility 101.5 % Investments in debt securities: Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures $ 7,649 Binomial lattice model Volatility 99.8 % Credit Adjusted Discount Rate 15.0 % During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, nine March 31, 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 the current period's earnings. The following details the components of the Company’s equity investments carried at fair value as of March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Cost Unrealized Gains (Losses) Fair Value Equity securities at fair value Equities - International $ 6,679 $ (5,941 ) $ 738 Equities - Domestic 45 (45 ) - Mutual funds - Fixed income 11,948 (247 ) 11,701 Mutual funds - Global equity 929 (184 ) 745 Total equity securities at fair value $ 19,601 $ (6,417 ) $ 13,184 June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Cost Unrealized Gains (Losses) Fair Value Equity securities at fair value Equities - International $ 6,680 $ (5,141 ) $ 1,539 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 $ (5,667 ) $ 14,300 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 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Investment Income (Loss) Fair Value Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures (1) $ 8,006 $ 2,100 $ (2,457 ) $ 7,649 June 30, 2022 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Investment Income (Loss) Fair Value Available-for-sale - Convertible debentures (1) $ 8,576 $ 4,588 $ (2,539 ) $ 10,625 1. Changes in unrealized gains and losses are included in the consolidated statements 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 consolidated statements of operations. The following details the components of the Company’s held-to-maturity debt investments as of March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Holding Gains Gross Unrecognized Holding Losses Fair Value Held-to-maturity - Debentures (1) $ 1,000 $ - $ (245 ) $ 755 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 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 one March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 not The following summarizes the net carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt securities at March 31, 2023 may March 31, 2023 Available-for-sale Held-to-maturity debt securities debt securities Convertible Due after one year (dollars in thousands) debentures (1) through five years Amortized Cost $ 8,006 $ 1,000 Fair Value $ 7,649 $ 755 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 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 The following table summarizes the fair values of embedded derivatives on the consolidated balance sheets, categorized by risk exposure, at March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 March 31, 2023 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 $ 85 $ 3 The following table presents the effect of embedded derivatives on the consolidated statements of operations, categorized by risk exposure, for the three nine March 31, 2023 2022 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) (dollars in thousands) Investment Income (Loss) Investment Income (Loss) Investment Income (Loss) Investment Income (Loss) Embedded Derivatives: Equity price risk exposure $ 82 $ (2,050 ) $ 55 $ (1,491 ) 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 March 31, 2023 2022 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Other Investments Carrying value $ 2,827 $ 4,208 $ 2,827 $ 4,208 Upward carrying value changes $ 14 $ 187 $ 9 $ 187 Downward carrying value changes/impairment $ (1,841 ) $ - $ - $ - 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 March 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 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 March 31, 2023 June 30, 2022 July 2021, March 31, 2023 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 nine March 31, 2022 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. Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands) March 31, March 31, Investment income (loss) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Realized gains (losses) on equity securities $ (13 ) 1,848 $ (13 ) $ (5 ) Realized gains on debt securities 1,299 1,694 394 524 Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities (2,586 ) (4,946 ) 283 (3,044 ) Unrealized gains (losses) on embedded derivatives 82 (2,050 ) 55 (1,491 ) Dividend and interest income 1,321 1,545 421 441 Realized foreign currency gains (losses) (292 ) (41 ) 15 80 Total Investment Income (Loss) $ (189 ) $ (1,950 ) $ 1,155 $ (3,495 ) For the three nine March 31, 2023 three nine March 31, 2022 The following table presents unrealized gains and losses recognized during the three nine March 31, 2023 2022 Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, March 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Net gains and losses recognized during the period on equity securities $ (2,599 ) $ (3,098 ) $ 270 $ (3,049 ) Less: Net gains and losses recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period (13 ) 179 (13 ) (5 ) Unrealized gains and losses recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held at the reporting date (1) $ (2,586 ) $ (3,277 ) $ 283 $ (3,044 ) 1. Includes $1.8 million of net losses for the nine March 31, 2023 three March 31, 2023 three nine March 31, 2022 Investment income (loss) can be volatile and vary depending on market fluctuations, the Company’s ability to participate in investment opportunities, and the timing of transactions. The Company expects that gains and losses will continue to fluctuate in the future. |