Investments and Other Noncurrent Assets [Text Block] | NOTE 3. As of December 31, 2023 December 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 $10.9 million and $12.4 million as of December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 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 third 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 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 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 trading securities: Equity securities: Equities - International $ 443 $ - $ 2 $ 445 Mutual funds - Fixed income 10,092 - - 10,092 Mutual funds - Global equity 760 - - 760 Total equity securities 11,295 - 2 11,297 Debt securities: Corporate debt securities 260 - - 260 Total investments in trading securities: 11,555 - 2 11,557 Investments in available-for-sale debt securities: Corporate debt securities - Convertible debentures - - 5,784 5,784 Total investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: $ 11,555 $ - $ 5,786 $ 17,341 Investments carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis: Other investments (1) $ - $ - $ 435 $ 435 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 six December 31, 2023 3 June 30, 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 trading securities: Equity securities: Equities - International $ 488 $ - $ 290 $ 778 Mutual funds - Fixed income 11,642 - - 11,642 Mutual funds - Global equity 785 - - 785 Total equity securities 12,915 - 290 13,205 Debt securities: Corporate debt securities - - - - Total investments in trading securities: 12,915 - 290 13,205 Investments in available-for-sale debt securities: Corporate debt securities - Convertible debentures - - 7,008 7,008 Total investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis: $ 12,915 $ - $ 7,298 $ 20,213 Investments carried at fair value on a nonrecurring basis: Other investments (1) $ - $ - $ 1,786 $ 1,786 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, 2023 3 The securities classified as Level 3 January 2021. January 2026, January 2024, one one December 31, 2023 not December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 August 2018 January 2023, 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 net investment income (loss) ratably using the effective interest method until maturity, conversion, or other disposition. The fair value of the warrants and debentures was $2,000 and $5.8 million, respectively, at December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 The Company utilizes an independent third 3 3 six December 31, 2023 Changes in Level 3 Six Months Ended December 31, 2023 Investments in Investments in (dollars in thousands) equity securities debt securities Beginning Balance $ 290 $ 7,008 Principal repayments - (1,500 ) Amortization of day one premium - (96 ) Accretion of bifurcation discount - 284 Total gains or losses included in: Net Investment Income (Loss) (288 ) 576 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) - (488 ) Ending Balance $ 2 $ 5,784 The following is quantitative information as of December 31, 2023 3 December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Fair Value Principal Valuation Techniques Unobservable Inputs Investments in equity securities: Common share purchase warrants $ 2 Option pricing model Volatility 185.0 % Risk-Free Rate 4.66 % Investments in available-for-sale debt securities: Corporate debt securities - Convertible debentures $ 5,784 Binomial lattice model Volatility 100.0 % Credit Spread 9.90 % Risk-Free Rate 3.78 % Investments in Trading Securities at Fair Value Investments in trading 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 trading securities carried at fair value as of December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Cost Unrealized Gains (Losses) Fair Value Trading securities at fair value Equity securities: Equities - International $ 6,595 $ (6,150 ) $ 445 Equities - Domestic 45 (45 ) - Mutual funds - Fixed income 10,280 (188 ) 10,092 Mutual funds - Global equity 929 (169 ) 760 Total equity securities 17,849 (6,552 ) 11,297 Debt securities: Corporate debt securities 215 45 260 Total trading securities at fair value $ 18,064 $ (6,507 ) $ 11,557 June 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Cost Unrealized Gains (Losses) Fair Value Trading securities at fair value Equity securities: Equities - International $ 6,679 $ (5,901 ) $ 778 Equities - Domestic 45 (45 ) - Mutual funds - Fixed income 11,947 (305 ) 11,642 Mutual funds - Global equity 930 (145 ) 785 Total equity securities 19,601 (6,396 ) 13,205 Debt securities: Corporate debt securities - - - Total trading securities at fair value $ 19,601 $ (6,396 ) $ 13,205 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, net of allowance for credit losses, 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 in earnings, and the portion of unrealized loss the Company believes is not 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 net 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 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 not not The following details the components of the Company’s available-for-sale debt investments as of December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Net Investment Income (Loss) (1) Fair Value Allowance for Credit Losses Available-for-sale debt securities: Corporate debt securities - Convertible debentures $ 7,056 $ 1,219 $ - $ (2,491 ) $ 5,784 $ - June 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrealized Gains in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Gross Unrealized Losses in Net Investment Income (Loss) (1) Fair Value Allowance for Credit Losses Available-for-sale debt securities: Corporate debt securities - Convertible debentures $ 7,729 $ 1,707 $ - $ (2,428 ) $ 7,008 $ - 1. Represents changes in unrealized gains and losses related to embedded derivatives included within net investment income (loss) on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The following table summarizes the fair values of embedded derivatives on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, categorized by risk exposure, at December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 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 $ 51 $ 114 The following table presents the effect of embedded derivatives on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, categorized by risk exposure, for the three six December 31, 2023, 2022 Six Months Ended Three Months Ended December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 2023 2022 Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) Other Income (Loss) (dollars in thousands) Net Investment Income (Loss) Net Investment Income (Loss) Net Investment Income (Loss) Net Investment Income (Loss) Embedded Derivatives: Equity price risk exposure $ (63 ) $ 26 $ 16 $ 26 At December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 one December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 twelve December 31, 2023 not The following details the components of the Company’s held-to-maturity debt investments as of December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Holding Gains Gross Unrecognized Holding Losses Fair Value Allowance for Credit Losses Held-to-maturity debt securities (1) Corporate debt securities $ 1,000 $ - $ (177 ) $ 823 $ 177 June 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands) Amortized Cost Gross Unrecognized Holding Gains Gross Unrecognized Holding Losses Fair Value Allowance for Credit Losses Held-to-maturity debt securities (1) Corporate debt securities $ 1,000 $ - $ (232 ) $ 768 $ - 1. Held-to-maturity debt investments are carried at amortized cost, net of allowance for credit losses, and the fair value is classified as Level 2 On July 1, 2023, 2016 13, 2016 13, may The Company monitors the credit quality of debt securities through credit ratings from various rating agencies. Credit ratings express opinions about the credit quality of a security and are utilized by the Company to make informed decisions. Investment grade securities are rated BBB- /Baa3 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 not Since the held-to-maturity debt security does not 2016 13 July 1, 2023, December 31, 2023 three six December 31, 2023 The following table presents the activity in the allowance for credit losses for the held-to-maturity debt investment. There was no June 30, 2023 (dollars in thousands) December 31, 2023 Beginning Balance, prior to adoption of ASU 2016-13 $ - Impact of ASU 2016-13 adoption 232 Provision for credit losses - reversal (1) (55 ) Ending Balance $ 177 1. Represents the change in present value attributable to the passage of time included in interest income. The following summarizes the net carrying amount and estimated fair value of debt securities at December 31, 2023 may December 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 $ 7,056 $ 1,000 Fair Value $ 5,784 $ 823 1. Principal payments of $750,000 are due quarterly with a final maturity date in January 2026. As of December 31, 2023 none 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 $2.4 million as of June 30, 2023 December 31, 2023, 2022 Six Months Ended Three Months Ended December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Other Investments Carrying value $ 1,613 $ 2,633 $ 1,613 $ 2,633 Upward carrying value changes $ - $ 5 $ - $ 5 Downward carrying value changes/impairment $ (775 ) $ (1,841 ) $ - $ (2 ) 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 December 31, 2023 December 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 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2023 July 2021, December 31, 2023 Net Investment Income (Loss) Net 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 net investment income (loss) reflected in earnings for the periods presented. Six Months Ended Three Months Ended (dollars in thousands) December 31, December 31, Net Investment Income (Loss) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Realized gains (losses) on equity securities $ (740 ) $ - $ 79 $ - Realized gains (losses) on debt securities 639 905 303 436 Unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities (164 ) (2,868 ) 279 (937 ) Unrealized gains (losses) on debt securities 46 - 46 - Unrealized gains (losses) on embedded derivatives (63 ) 26 16 26 Unrealized gains (losses) on cash equivalents (2 ) - (2 ) - Dividend and interest income 1,185 900 603 481 Realized foreign currency gains (losses) 2 (307 ) 92 110 Total Net Investment Income (Loss) $ 903 $ (1,344 ) $ 1,416 $ 116 Realized gains on debt securities reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) related to the Company's investment in HIVE debentures were $303,000 and $639,000 for the three six December 31, 2023 three six December 31, 2022 The following table presents unrealized gains and losses recognized during the three six December 31, 2023, 2022 Six Months Ended Three Months Ended December 31, December 31, (dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Unrealized gains and losses for securities held at the reporting date: Equity securities: Net gains and losses recognized during the period $ (904 ) (2,868 ) $ 358 $ (937 ) Less: Net gains and losses recognized during the period on securities sold during the period 35 - 79 - Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on securities still held at the reporting date (1) $ (939 ) $ (2,868 ) $ 279 $ (937 ) Debt securities classified as trading: Net gains and losses recognized during the period $ 46 - $ 46 $ - Less: Net gains and losses recognized during the period on securities sold during the period - - - - Net unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on securities still held at the reporting date $ 46 $ - $ 46 $ - 1. Includes net unrealized and realized losses as a result of the measurement alternative of $0 and $775,000 for the three six December 31, 2023 three December 31, 2022 six December 31, 2022 Net 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. |