| SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Business Johnson Outdoors Inc. (the “Company”) is an integrated, global outdoor recreation products company engaged in the design, manufacture and marketing of brand name camping, diving, watercraft and marine electronics products. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Johnson Outdoors Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries and are stated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that impact the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and operating results and the disclosure of commitments and contingent liabilities. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. Fiscal Year The Company’s fiscal year ends on the Friday nearest September 30. The fiscal years ended September 27, 2019 (hereinafter 2019 ), September 28, 2018 (hereinafter 2018 ) and September 29, 2017 (hereinafter 2017 ) all comprised 52 weeks. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments The Company considers all short-term investments in interest-bearing bank accounts, and all securities and other instruments with an original maturity of three months or less, to be equivalent to cash. Cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market value. Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit with original maturities greater than three months but less than one year. The Company maintains cash in bank accounts in excess of insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses and does not believe that significant credit risk exists as a result of this practice. As of September 27, 2019 , the Company held approximately $ 41,110 of cash and cash equivalents in bank accounts in foreign jurisdictions. Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable are recorded at face value less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where specific collection concerns exist, a reserve is established to reduce the amount recorded to an amount the Company believes will be collected. For all other customers, the Company recognizes allowances for doubtful accounts based on historical experience of bad debts as a percent of outstanding accounts receivable for each business unit. Uncollectible accounts are written off against the allowance for doubtful accounts after collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company typically does not require collateral on its accounts receivable. Inventories The Company values inventory at the lower of cost (determined using the first-in first-out method) or net realizable value. Management’s judgment is required to determine the reserve for obsolete or excess inventory. Inventory on hand may exceed future demand either because the product is outdated or because the amount on hand is more than will be used to meet future needs. Inventory reserves are estimated by the individual operating companies using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. The Company also considers current forecast plans, as well as market and industry conditions in establishing reserve levels. Though the Company considers these reserve balances to be adequate, changes in economic conditions, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions could have a favorable or unfavorable effect on required reserve balances. Inventories at the end of the respective fiscal years consisted of the following: September 27 September 28 Raw materials $ 45,168 $ 40,375 Work in process 152 39 Finished goods 48,978 48,450 $ 94,298 $ 88,864 Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation of property, plant and equipment is determined by straight-line methods over the following estimated useful lives: Property improvements 5-20 years Buildings and improvements 20-40 years Furniture and fixtures, equipment and computer software 3-10 years Upon retirement or disposition of any of the foregoing types of assets, cost and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the applicable account and any resulting gain or loss is recognized in the statements of operations. Property, plant and equipment at the end of the respective years consisted of the following: 2019 2018 Property improvements $ 588 $ 590 Buildings and improvements 23,231 21,669 Furniture and fixtures, equipment and computer software 178,708 164,997 202,527 187,256 Less accumulated depreciation 143,028 131,322 $ 59,499 $ 55,934 Goodwill The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis as of the last day of the eleventh month of the Company’s fiscal year and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. The results of the impairment tests performed in 2019 , 2018 , and 2017 indicated no impairment to the Company’s goodwill. In conducting its analysis, the Company uses the income approach to compare the reporting unit’s carrying value to its indicated fair value. Fair value is determined primarily by using a discounted cash flow methodology that requires considerable management judgment and long-term assumptions and is considered a Level 3 (unobservable) fair value determination in the fair value hierarchy (see Note 4 below). The Company’s impairment analysis is based on management’s estimates. Due to the uncertainty of future events, the Company cannot assure that growth rates will not be lower than expected, that discount rates will not increase or that projected cash flows will not decline, all of which factors could impact the carrying value of any remaining goodwill (or portion thereof) in future periods, and accordingly, whether any impairment losses need to be recorded in future periods. The changes in the carrying amount and the composition of the Company's goodwill for fiscal 2019 and 2018 were as follows: Fishing Camping Watercraft Diving Total Balance at September 29, 2017 Goodwill $ 17,467 $ 7,038 $ 6,242 $ 33,078 $ 63,825 Accumulated impairment losses (6,229 ) (7,038 ) (6,242 ) (33,078 ) (52,587 ) 11,238 — — — 11,238 Currency translation (39 ) — — — (39 ) Balance at September 28, 2018 Goodwill 17,428 7,038 6,242 33,078 63,786 Accumulated impairment losses (6,229 ) (7,038 ) (6,242 ) (33,078 ) (52,587 ) 11,199 — — — 11,199 Currency translation (13 ) — — — (13 ) Balance at September 27, 2019 Goodwill 17,415 7,038 6,242 33,078 63,773 Accumulated impairment losses (6,229 ) (7,038 ) (6,242 ) (33,078 ) (52,587 ) $ 11,186 $ — $ — $ — $ 11,186 Other Intangible Assets Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also tested for impairment annually and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. There were no impairment losses recognized in fiscal 2019 , 2018 or 2017 . Intangible assets with definite lives are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over periods ranging from 4 to 15 years. Amortization of patents and other intangible assets with definite lives was $ 1,031 , $ 1,111 and $ 1,276 for 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Amortization of these definite-lived intangible assets is expected to be approximately $ 1,043 , $ 823 , $ 695 , $ 695 and $ 277 for fiscal years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively. Intangible assets at the end of the last two years consisted of the following: 2019 2018 Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net Gross Intangible Accumulated Amortization Net Amortized other intangible assets: Patents and trademarks $ 4,088 $ (4,081 ) $ 7 $ 4,205 $ (4,170 ) $ 35 Other amortizable intangibles 11,098 (6,756 ) 4,342 11,095 (5,814 ) 5,281 Non-amortized trademarks 7,025 — 7,025 7,025 — 7,025 $ 22,211 $ (10,837 ) $ 11,374 $ 22,325 $ (9,984 ) $ 12,341 Impairment of Long-Lived Assets The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances such as unplanned negative cash flow indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable. In such an event, the carrying amount of the asset group is compared to the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group to determine if impairment exists on these assets. If impairment is determined to exist, any related impairment loss is calculated based on the difference between the fair value and the carrying value on these assets. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company performed an impairment analysis, in which the carrying value of long-lived assets in its Watercraft segment exceeded the fair value of undiscounted and discounted cash flow analysis. Accordingly, the Company evaluated the fair value of the underlying long-lived assets and determined there was no impairment. During fiscal 2018, the Company performed an impairment analysis, which included a discounted cash flow analysis, on the long-lived assets in its Watercraft segment during the fourth quarter. No impairment was indicated. Warranties The Company provides for warranties of certain products as they are sold. Warranty reserves are estimated using standard quantitative measures based on criteria established by the Company. Estimates of costs to service its warranty obligations are based on historical experience, expectation of future conditions and known product issues. The following table summarizes the warranty activity for the three years in the period ended September 27, 2019 . Balance at September 30, 2016 $ 4,326 Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 7,452 Less current period warranty claims paid 5,385 Balance at September 29, 2017 $ 6,393 Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 9,389 Less current period warranty claims paid 7,283 Balance at September 28, 2018 $ 8,499 Expense accruals for warranties issued during the period 9,581 Less current period warranty claims paid 8,890 Balance at September 27, 2019 $ 9,190 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income The components of Accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the end of fiscal year 2019 , 2018 and 2017 were as follows: 2019 2018 2017 Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Pre-Tax Amount Tax Effect Net of Tax Effect Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 4,790 $ — $ 4,790 $ 7,796 $ — $ 7,796 $ 11,179 $ — $ 11,179 Unamortized loss on pension plans (3,964 ) 732 (3,232 ) (5,329 ) 1,020 (4,309 ) (7,799 ) 1,613 (6,186 ) Accumulated other comprehensive income $ 826 $ 732 $ 1,558 $ 2,467 $ 1,020 $ 3,487 $ 3,380 $ 1,613 $ 4,993 The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 27, 2019 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans Amortization of loss $ 328 Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects (82 ) Income tax expense Foreign currency translation adjustments Write off of currency translation amounts (761 ) Other income and expense Total reclassifications for the period $ (515 ) The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 28, 2018 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ 553 Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects (133 ) Income tax expense Foreign currency translation adjustments: Write off of currency translation amounts (2,378 ) Other income and expense Total reclassifications for the period $ (1,958 ) The reclassifications out of AOCI for the year ended September 29, 2017 were as follows: Statement of Operations Presentation Unamortized loss on defined benefit pension plans: Amortization of loss $ 731 Cost of sales / Operating expense Tax effects (278 ) Income tax expense Foreign currency translation adjustments Write off of currency translation amounts 64 Other income and expense Total reclassifications for the period $ 517 The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 27, 2019 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at September 28, 2018 $ 7,796 $ (4,309 ) $ 3,487 Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications (2,245 ) 1,037 (1,208 ) Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (761 ) 328 (433 ) Tax effects — (288 ) (288 ) Balance at September 27, 2019 $ 4,790 $ (3,232 ) $ 1,558 The changes in AOCI by component, net of tax, for the year ended September 28, 2018 were as follows: Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment Unamortized Loss on Defined Benefit Pension Plans Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance at September 29, 2017 $ 11,179 $ (6,186 ) $ 4,993 Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (1,005 ) 1,917 912 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (2,378 ) 553 (1,825 ) Tax effects — (593 ) (593 ) Balance at September 28, 2018 $ 7,796 $ (4,309 ) $ 3,487 Earnings per Share (“EPS”) Net income or loss per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock is computed using the two-class method. Grants of restricted stock (whether vested or unvested) which receive non-forfeitable dividends are required to be included as part of the basic weighted average share calculation under the two-class method. Holders of Class A common stock are entitled to cash dividends equal to 110% of all dividends declared and paid on each share of Class B common stock. The Company grants shares of unvested restricted stock in the form of Class A shares, which carry the same distribution rights as the Class A common stock described above. As such, the undistributed earnings for each period are allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive. Basic EPS Basic net income or loss per share is computed by dividing net income or loss allocated to Class A common stock and Class B common stock by the weighted-average number of shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding, respectively. In periods with cumulative year to date net income and undistributed income, the undistributed income for each period is allocated to each class of common stock based on the proportionate share of the amount of cash dividends that each such class is entitled to receive. In periods where there is a cumulative year to date net loss or no undistributed income because distributions through dividends exceed net income, Class B shares are treated as anti-dilutive and, therefore, net losses are allocated equally on a per share basis among all participating securities. For the years ended September 27, 2019 , September 28, 2018 and September 29, 2017 , basic income per share for Class A and Class B shares has been presented using the two class method as described above. Diluted EPS Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing allocated net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, adjusted for the effect of dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested restricted stock. Anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS. The computation of diluted net income per share of Class A common stock assumes that Class B common stock is converted into Class A common stock. Therefore, diluted net income per share is the same for both Class A and Class B common shares. In periods where the Company reports a net loss, the effect of anti-dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and non-vested stock is excluded and diluted loss per share is equal to basic loss per share. For the years ended September 27, 2019 , September 28, 2018 and September 29, 2017 , diluted net income per share reflects the effect of dilutive stock options and restricted stock units and assumes the conversion of Class B common stock into Class A common stock. There were no stock options that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive for the years ended September 27, 2019 , September 28, 2018 and September 29, 2017 . Non-vested stock that could potentially dilute earnings per share in the future which were not included in the fully diluted computation because they would have been anti-dilutive totaled 43,963 , 46,776 and 95,068 shares for the years ended September 27, 2019 , September 28, 2018 and September 29, 2017 , respectively. The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income to dilutive earnings used in the diluted earnings per common share calculations and the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share: 2019 2018 2017 Net income $ 51,413 $ 40,669 $ 35,157 Less: Undistributed earnings reallocated to non-vested shareholders (226 ) (224 ) (375 ) Dilutive earnings $ 51,187 $ 40,445 $ 34,782 Weighted average common shares – Basic: Class A 8,782 8,730 8,675 Class B 1,212 1,212 1,212 Dilutive stock options and restricted stock units 27 54 33 Weighted average common shares - Dilutive 10,021 9,996 9,920 Net income per common share – Basic: Class A $ 5.18 $ 4.12 $ 3.56 Class B $ 4.71 $ 3.74 $ 3.23 Net income per common share – Diluted: Class A $ 5.11 $ 4.05 $ 3.51 Class B $ 5.11 $ 4.05 $ 3.51 Stock-Based Compensation Stock-based compensation cost is recorded for all option grants and awards of non-vested stock and restricted stock units based on their grant-date fair value. Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of each award. No stock options were granted in 2019 , 2018 or 2017 . See Note 10 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding the Company’s stock-based incentive plans, including stock options, non-vested stock, and employee stock purchase plans. Income Taxes The Company provides for income taxes currently payable and deferred income taxes resulting from temporary differences between financial statement income/loss and taxable income/loss. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as a component of income tax expense. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the amounts reported in the financial statements and the tax basis of assets and liabilities, using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. A valuation allowance is established if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. See Note 6 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. Employee Benefits The Company and certain of its subsidiaries have various retirement and profit sharing plans. The Company does not have any significant foreign retirement plans. Pension obligations, which are generally based on compensation and years of service, are funded by payments to pension fund trustees. The Company’s policy is to annually fund the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 for plans subject thereto although the Company may choose to fund more than the minimum amount at its discretion. Other retirement costs are funded at least annually. See Note 7 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion. Foreign Operations and Related Derivative Financial Instruments The functional currencies of the Company’s foreign operations are the local currencies. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange existing at the end of the year. Results of operations are translated at monthly average exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements are classified as “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” a separate component of Shareholders’ equity. Currency gains and losses are recognized when assets and liabilities of foreign operations, denominated in other than their local currency, are converted into the local currency of the entity. Additionally, currency gains and losses are recognized through the settlement of transactions denominated in other than the local currency. The Company recognized currency gains from transactions of $ 645 , $ 1,985 , and $ 903 in 2019 , 2018 , and 2017 , respectively, which were included in Other income, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. Because the Company operates internationally, it has exposure to market risk from movements in foreign currency exchange rates. Approximately 14% of the Company’s revenues for the year ended September 27, 2019 were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. Approximately 6% were denominated in euros and approximately 5% were denominated in Canadian dollars, with the remaining 3% denominated in various other foreign currencies. The Company may mitigate the impact on its operating results of a portion of the fluctuations in certain foreign currencies through the purchase of foreign currency swaps, forward contracts and options to hedge known commitments denominated in foreign currencies or borrowings in foreign currencies. The Company did not use foreign currency forward contracts in 2019 , 2018 or 2017 . The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading or speculative purposes. Revenue Recognition On September 29, 2018, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update 2014-09 and all subsequent updates that modified accounting standards Topic 606, Revenue from contracts with customers. See Note 12 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion. Prior to adoption of Topic 606, during 2018 and 2017, the Company followed Topic 605, Revenue Recognition. Under Topic 605, the Company recognized revenue when all of the following criteria had been met: • Persuasive evidence of an arrangement existed. Contracts, internet commerce agreements, and customer purchase orders were generally used to determine the existence of an arrangement. • All substantial risk of ownership transferred to the customer. Shipping documents and customer acceptance, when applicable, were used to verify delivery. • The fee was fixed or determinable. This was assessed based on the payment terms associated with the transaction and whether the sales price was subject to refund or adjustment. • Collectability was reasonably assured. Collectability was assessed based on the creditworthiness of the customer as determined by credit checks and analysis, as well as by the customer’s payment history. Estimated costs of returns and allowances and discounts were accrued as a reduction to sales when revenue was recognized. Advertising & Promotions The Company expenses substantially all costs related to the production of advertising the first time the advertising takes place. Cooperative promotional arrangements are accrued as related revenue is earned. Advertising and promotions expense in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 totaled $ 28,397 , $ 26,319 and $ 24,349 , respectively. These charges are included in “Marketing and selling expenses.” Capitalized advertising costs, included in Other current assets, totaled $ 466 and $ 606 at September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018 , respectively, and primarily included catalogs and costs of advertising which have not yet run for the first time. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are included in “Net sales.” Shipping and handling costs are included in “Marketing and selling expenses” and totaled $ 12,409 , $ 11,846 and $ 10,844 for 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , respectively. Research and Development The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred except for costs of software development for new electronic products and bathymetry data collection and processing, which are capitalized once technological feasibility is established and are included in Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. The gross amount capitalized related to software development was $ 43,304 , less accumulated amortization of $ 25,750 , at September 27, 2019 and $ 38,062 , less accumulated amortization of $ 21,788 , at September 28, 2018 . These costs are amortized over the expected life of the software of three to seven years. Amortization expense related to capitalized software in 2019 , 2018 and 2017 was $ 3,962 , $ 3,747 and $ 3,444 , respectively, and is included in depreciation expense on plant, property and equipment. Fair Values The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximated fair value at September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018 due to the short maturities of these instruments. During 2019 , 2018 and 2017 , the Company held investments in equity and debt securities that were carried at fair value related to its deferred compensation liability which was also carried at the same fair value. When indicators of impairment are present, the Company may be required to value certain long-lived assets such as property, plant, and equipment, and other intangibles at fair value. Valuation Techniques Rabbi Trust Assets Rabbi trust assets, used to fund amounts the Company owes to certain officers and other employees under the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, are included in “Other assets,” and are classified as trading securities. These assets are comprised of marketable debt and equity securities that are marked to fair value based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets, the Company estimates the future discounted cash flows of the business segments to which the goodwill relates. When estimated future discounted cash flows are less than the carrying value of the net assets and related goodwill, an impairment charge is recognized based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value. In determining estimated future cash flows, the Company makes assumptions regarding anticipated financial position, future earnings and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. See Note 4 of these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosures regarding fair value measurements. New Accounting Pronouncements Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In February 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) , which allows for a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. ASU No. 2018-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The ASU allows for early adoption in any interim period after issuance of the update. The Company early adopted the ASU in the second quarter of fiscal 2019, and elected not to make this optional reclassification. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which supersedes existing revenue recognition requirements and provides a new comprehensive revenue recognition model. The underlying principle of the new standard requires entities to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects what it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company adopted the provisions of this ASU in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 for all contracts on a modified retrospective basis, with no cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings upon adoption. The comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards that were in effect for those periods. The additional disclosures required by the ASU are included in Note 12 "Revenues" of these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory . The ASU includes provisions intended to simplify the measurement of inventory and to more clearly articulate the requirements for the measurement and disclosure of inventory. Under such provisions, an entity should measure inventory within the scope of this amendment at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal and transportation. The Company adopted this standard at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The adoption of this ASU did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements. In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost . The ASU includes, among other provisions, one that will require presentation of the service cost component of net benefit cost in the same line item(s) as other compensation costs arising from services rendered by the pertinent employees during the period. The other components of net benefit cost are required to be presented in the income statement separately from the service cost component and outside of a subtotal of income from operations. This amendment is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and the interim periods within those annual periods. The Company elected to adopt this accounting standard at the beginning of the first quarter of fiscal 2018. The adoption of this standard resulted in a reduction of an annual operating expense of $ 848 and an increase in other expense of $ 848 . The adoption of this standard did not have an effect on the Company's consolidated balance sheets or consolidated statements of cash flows. Recently issued accounting pronouncements In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . In July 2018, the FASB also issued ASU 2018-10 Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases and ASU 2018-11 Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements. In February 2019, the FASB also issued ASU 2019-01 Leases (Topic 842): Codification Improvements . The amendments in these updates will increase the transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. This guidance is effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, and requires a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements with certain practical expedients available. As part of the July 2018 ASU, an additional transition method became available by which companies may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented in the financial statements in the period of adoption. The Company will adopt Topic 842 in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 using the optional adoption method and thereby not adjust comparative financial statements. Consequently, reporting for the comparative periods presented in the year of adoption will continue to be in accordance with Topic 840, including the disclosure requirements of Topic 840. The Company currently plans to apply the package of practical expedients to leases that commenced before the effective date, whereby the Company will elect to not reassess the following: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. The Company has enhanced system functionality to enable the preparation and reporting of financial information and is currently evaluating related processes and internal controls. The Company expects the |
