SMITH & WESSON BRANDS, INC. (SWBI) FY 2023 MD&A
This page reproduces the company's own Item 7 MD&A text from the linked SEC filing. It is filer text, not grepcent analysis, scoring, or investment advice.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
You should read the following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including those set forth under Item 1A, “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report.
The results of our outdoor products and accessories business, which was previously reported as a separate business segment, are being presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated statements of income for all periods presented, See Note 3 – Discontinued Operations to our consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding these discontinued operations. Unless otherwise indicated, any reference to income statement items in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations refers to results from continuing operations.
2023 Highlights
Our operating results for fiscal 2023 included the following:
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Net sales of $479.2 million represented a decrease of $384.9 million, or 44.5%, from our fiscal 2022 net sales. The decrease in net sales was primarily as a result of a return to more normalized demand from the historic pandemic-related demand that lasted from March 2020 through the beginning of fiscal 2022 combined with a reduction in inventory within the distribution channel.
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Gross profit decreased $220.0 million, or 58.7%, from the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of lower sales volume. Gross margin decreased 11.1% from the prior fiscal year as a result of reduced sales volumes across nearly all product lines, combined with the impact of inflation, unfavorable fixed-cost absorption due to lower production volume, and expenses related to the Relocation. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by decreased compensation costs and favorable inventory valuation adjustments caused by amortization of variance capitalization offset by an increase in excess and obsolescence reserves.
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Net income was $36.9 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, compared with net income of $194.5 million, or $4.08 per diluted share, for the prior fiscal year.
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During fiscal 2023, we paid $18.3 million in dividends compared with $15.0 million in fiscal 2022.
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On September 30, 2021, we announced the Relocation. In connection with the Relocation, we are building a new facility in Maryville. Our corporate headquarters, some of our Springfield manufacturing operations, a portion of our Deep River plastic injection molding facility, and our Columbia distribution operations will be relocated to Maryville. In total, we expect to incur capital expenditures in connection with the construction and equipping of the new facility in an aggregate amount of approximately $160.0 million to $170.0 million through the end of fiscal 2024. Through April 30, 2023, we had incurred $93.5 million of capital expenditures and $18.5 million of other restructuring charges related to the Relocation.
Key Performance Indicators
We evaluate the performance of our business based upon operating profit, which includes net sales, cost of sales, selling and administrative expenses, and certain components of other income and expense. We also track our return on invested capital, and we use adjusted EBITDAS (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and stock-based compensation expense, excluding certain non-operational items), which is a non-GAAP financial metric, as a supplemental measure of our performance in order to provide investors with an improved understanding of
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underlying performance trends. We evaluate the performance of our products using measurements such as gross margin per unit produced, units produced per day, revenue by trade channel, and incoming orders per day.
External Factors that Impact the Firearm Industry
The firearm industry has been subject to many external factors in the past that have significantly increased the volatility of revenue generated for companies within the industry. These factors include, among others, fears surrounding crime and terrorism; significant news events, such as those related to mass shootings; potential restrictions on the sale or makeup of firearms; actual and potential legislative, judicial, and regulatory actions; economic changes; and changes in the social and political environment, including congressional and presidential elections. See Item IA, Risk Factors, for further discussion of external factors that impact the firearm industry. Although these external factors have created demand surges and volatility in the firearm market, and often make it difficult to predict demand, we believe that those external factors have also likely contributed to a long-term increase in consumer interest in firearms. We estimate that the annual domestic non-military firearm market is approximately $3.5 billion for handguns and $1.6 billion for long guns, excluding shotguns, based on the latest data for industry shipments as calculated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, or NSSF, utilizing Firearms and Ammunition Excise Tax data for calendar year 2022. According to calendar 2021 reports by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, or ATF, the U.S. firearm manufacturing industry grew at a 3.7% compound annual growth rate in units from 2016 through 2021, although there has been wide variation among years (e.g., 2019 to 2020 grew 58.0%). We believe that this expanding base of consumers combined with our strong brand reputation and attractive price points lend support to our goal of continuing to increase our market share.
Results of Operations
Net Sales and Gross Profit
The following table sets forth certain information regarding net sales and gross profit for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Handguns | $ | 360,668 | $ | 624,219 | $ | (263,551 | ) | -42.2 | % | $ | 755,735 | ||||||||
| Long Guns | 74,230 | 189,467 | (115,237 | ) | -60.8 | % | 253,340 | ||||||||||||
| Other Products & Services | 44,344 | 50,440 | (6,096 | ) | -12.1 | % | 50,120 | ||||||||||||
| Total net sales | $ | 479,242 | $ | 864,126 | $ | (384,884 | ) | -44.5 | % | $ | 1,059,195 | ||||||||
| Cost of sales | 324,705 | 489,562 | (164,857 | ) | -33.7 | % | 610,212 | ||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 154,537 | $ | 374,564 | $ | (220,027 | ) | -58.7 | % | $ | 448,983 | ||||||||
| % of net sales (gross margin) | 32.2 | % | 43.3 | % | 42.4 | % |
The following table sets forth certain information regarding units shipped by trade channel for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (units in thousands):
| Total Units Shipped | 2023 | 2022 | # Change | % Change | 2021 | ||||||||||||
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| Handguns | 793 | 1,518 | (725 | ) | -47.8% | 2,079 | |||||||||||
| Long Guns | 148 | 363 | (215 | ) | -59.2% | 524 | |||||||||||
| Sporting Goods Channel Units Shipped | 2023 | 2022 | # Change | % Change | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Handguns | 734 | 1,422 | (688 | ) | -48.4% | 1,953 | |||||||||||
| Long Guns | 137 | 342 | (205 | ) | -59.9% | 508 | |||||||||||
| Professional Channel Units Shipped | 2023 | 2022 | # Change | % Change | 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Handguns | 59 | 96 | (37 | ) | -38.5% | 126 | |||||||||||
| Long Guns | 11 | 21 | (10 | ) | -47.6% | 16 |
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Fiscal 2023 Net Sales and Gross Profit Compared with Fiscal 2022
Sales of our handguns decreased $263.6 million, or 42.2%, from fiscal 2022, primarily as a result of a return to more normalized demand from the historic pandemic-related demand that lasted from March 2020 through the beginning of fiscal 2022 as competing products became more available through the replenishment of depleted channel inventory, partially offset by net sales generated from increased shipments of new products, which represented 26.8% of sales in the period, combined with one price increase of 5% on select products. Handgun unit shipments into the sporting goods channel decreased 48.4% from fiscal 2022, while overall consumer demand decreased 3.3%, (as indicated by adjusted background checks for handguns reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS). In addition, during the fiscal year, handgun inventory in our distribution channel declined by 44.4%, which negatively impacted our net sales.
Sales of our long guns decreased $115.2 million, or 60.8%, from fiscal 2022. Similar to handgun sales, this decrease was primarily a result of lower demand for the majority of our long gun products as competing products became more available through the replenishment of depleted channel inventory, partially offset by increased shipments of new products in the fiscal year, which represented 36.3% of sales in the period. Unit shipments into the sporting goods channel decreased 59.9% from fiscal 2022, while overall consumer demand for long guns decreased 5.9%, as indicated by NICS. In addition, during the fiscal year, long gun inventory in our distribution channel declined by 49.6%, which negatively impacted our net sales.
We believe that overall firearm demand remains healthy, as indicated by NICS data, but has normalized from the surge levels we experienced during much of calendar years 2020 and 2021. We believe our comparable shipments year over year underperformed in comparison to NICS primarily because of an over-replenishment of our channel inventory during the first three quarters of fiscal 2022, at which time channel inventory peaked, and which led to our distribution partners actively seeking to reduce inventory of our products during fiscal 2023.
Other products and services sales decreased $6.1 million, or 12.1%, from fiscal 2022, primarily because of decreased sales of component parts and business-to-business sales, partially offset by increased sales of handcuffs.
New products, defined as any new SKU not shipped in the prior year, represented 25.8% of net sales for the 12 months ended April 30, 2023 and included three new pistols, one new modern sporting rifle, and many new product line extensions.
Gross margin for fiscal 2023 decreased by 11.1% from the prior fiscal year, primarily because of a combination of reduced sales volumes across nearly all product lines, the impact of inflation on raw material and finished parts, which increased approximately 9.6% over the prior year, the impact of inflation on labor costs, particularly as it relates to entry level positions, unfavorable fixed-cost absorption due to lower production volume, and expenses related to employee severance, partially offset by decreased compensation costs and favorable inventory valuation adjustments caused by amortization of variance capitalization offset by an increase in excess and obsolescence reserves. We generally attempt to mitigate inflationary impacts with price increases, when and where possible, based on market dynamics, and process improvements, although our ability to utilize process improvements in recent periods has been constrained by factors related to the Relocation.
Our inventory levels increased $40.5 million during fiscal 2023, as we slowly ramped down production to minimize impact to our employees and suppliers while replenishing stock to provide our customers with a more robust selection of inventory and position ourselves for potential increases in consumer demand and plan for the Relocation. During the second half of fiscal 2023, our inventory balances decreased $16.3 million. While inventory levels, both internally and in the distribution channel, in excess of demand may negatively impact future operating results, it is difficult to forecast the potential impact of distributor inventories on future revenue and income as demand is impacted
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by many factors, including seasonality, new product introductions, news events, political events, and consumer tastes. We expect our inventories to remain elevated as we begin our transition to our new facility in Maryville.
A discussion of our results of net sales and gross profit for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 is included in Part II, Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2022, filed with the SEC on June 23, 2022.
Operating Expenses
The following table sets forth certain information regarding operating expenses for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Research and development | $ | 7,550 | $ | 7,262 | $ | 288 | 4.0 | % | $ | 7,480 | |||||||||
| Selling, marketing, and distribution | 36,976 | 43,156 | (6,180 | ) | -14.3 | % | 42,603 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 61,604 | 72,493 | (10,889 | ) | -15.0 | % | 79,268 | ||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | $ | 106,130 | $ | 122,911 | $ | (16,781 | ) | -13.7 | % | $ | 129,351 | ||||||||
| % of net sales | 22.1 | % | 14.2 | % | 12.2 | % |
Fiscal 2023 Operating Expenses Compared with Fiscal 2022
Operating expenses decreased $16.8 million from the prior fiscal year. Research and development expenses increased $288,000, primarily because of increased new product development costs, partially offset by decreased compensation-related costs. Selling, marketing, and distribution expenses decreased $6.2 million, primarily as a result of decreased compensation-related expenses, decreased co-op advertising expenses, decreased advertising costs, and decreased freight costs due to lower shipments, partially offset by increased spending on targeted customer promotions. General and administrative expenses decreased $10.9 million, primarily because of a decrease of $5.3 million in profit sharing expense, decreased profit-related compensation costs, lower costs associated with the Relocation, decreased legal-related expenses, and decreased bad debt expense, partially offset by increased travel and entertainment expenses. Fiscal 2023 general and administrative expenses were reduced by sublease income of $1.8 million, of which $1.6 million was reported in other income/(expense) in fiscal 2022.
Fiscal 2022 Operating Expenses Compared with Fiscal 2021
Operating expenses decreased $6.4 million from the prior fiscal year. Research and development expenses decreased $218,000, primarily because of decreased compensation-related costs, driven by temporarily unfilled positions, we believe as a result of the Relocation. Selling, marketing, and distribution expenses increased $553,000, primarily as a result of increased digital advertising costs and expenses relating to industry shows, partially offset by decreased co-op advertising expenses on lower sales and decreased freight costs due to lower shipments. General and administrative expenses decreased $6.8 million, primarily because of a decrease of $7.0 million related to Separation costs incurred in the prior year, $5.2 million of lower compensation-related expenses primarily as a result of the synergy savings realized from the Separation, and a decrease of $1.5 million in depreciation expenses, partially offset by an increase of $5.6 million of costs associated with the Relocation and $1.4 million of increased legal-related expenses.
Operating Income from Operations
The following table sets forth certain information regarding operating income for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Operating income from operations | $ | 48,407 | $ | 251,653 | $ | (203,246 | ) | -80.8 | % | $ | 319,632 | ||||||||
| % of net sales (operating margin) | 10.1 | % | 29.1 | % | 30.2 | % |
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Fiscal 2023 Operating Income from Operations Compared with Fiscal 2022
Operating income from operations for fiscal 2023 decreased $203.2 million, or 80.8%, from the prior fiscal year, primarily because of reduced sales volumes across nearly all product lines, unfavorable fixed-cost absorption, and increased spending on targeted customer promotions, partially offset by decreased profit sharing expense, decreased profit-related compensation costs, lower costs associated with the Relocation, decreased legal-related expenses, decreased bad debt expense, favorable inventory valuation adjustments, and the change in classification of rental income.
Fiscal 2022 Operating Income from Operations Compared with Fiscal 2021
Operating income from operations for fiscal 2022 decreased $68.0 million, or 21.3%, from the prior fiscal year, primarily because of reduced sales volumes across nearly all product lines, unfavorable fixed-cost absorption, expenses incurred in relation to the Relocation, and increased legal costs. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by lower promotional product spending, lower spend related to the Separation, decreased co-op advertising expenses, and decreased freight costs.
Other Income
The following table sets forth certain information regarding operating income for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Other income | $ | 150 | $ | 2,868 | $ | (2,718 | ) | -94.8 | % | $ | 2,252 |
Other income for fiscal 2023 decreased $2.7 million, or 94.8%, from the prior fiscal year, primarily as a result of the reclassification of sublease income to general and administrative expenses and interest expense, as applicable, in the current fiscal year.
Interest (Expense)
The following table sets forth certain information regarding interest expense for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Interest expense | $ | (331 | ) | $ | (2,135 | ) | $ | (1,804 | ) | -84.5 | % | $ | (3,919 | ) |
Interest expense decreased by $1.8 million, or 84.5%, from the prior fiscal year primarily as a result of the reclassification of interest income on the sublease from other income combined with higher average interest rates paid on cash on deposit.
Income Tax Expense
The following table sets forth certain information regarding income tax expense for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Income tax expense | $ | 11,350 | $ | 57,892 | $ | (46,542 | ) | -80.4 | % | $ | 74,394 | ||||||||
| % of income from operations (effective tax rate) | 23.5 | % | 22.9 | % | 0.6 | % | 23.4 | % |
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We recorded income tax expense of $11.4 million for fiscal 2023, $46.5 million lower than the prior fiscal year, primarily because of decreased profitability. The effective tax rates were 23.5% and 22.9% for fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively.
We recorded income tax expense of $57.9 million for fiscal 2022, $16.5 million lower than the prior fiscal year, primarily because of decreased profitability. The effective tax rates were 22.9% and 23.4% for fiscal 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Net Income
The following table sets forth certain information regarding net income and the related per share data for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands, except per share data):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | |||||||||||||||
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| Net income | $ | 36,876 | $ | 194,494 | $ | (157,618 | ) | -81.0 | % | $ | 243,571 | ||||||||
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| Basic | $ | 0.80 | $ | 4.12 | $ | (3.32 | ) | -80.6 | % | $ | 4.46 | ||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.80 | $ | 4.08 | $ | (3.28 | ) | -80.4 | % | $ | 4.40 |
Fiscal 2023 Net Income Compared with Fiscal 2022
Net income decreased $157.6 million, or $3.32 per diluted share, from the prior fiscal year for reasons outlined above.
Fiscal 2022 Net Income Compared with Fiscal 2021
Net income decreased $49.1 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, from the prior fiscal year for reasons outlined above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal cash requirements are to (1) finance the growth of our operations, including working capital and capital expenditures, (2) fund the Relocation, and (3) return capital to our stockholders. Capital expenditures for the Relocation, new product development, and repair and replacement of equipment represent important cash needs.
The following table sets forth certain cash flow information for the fiscal years ended April 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
| 2023 | 2022 | $ Change | % Change | 2021 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Operating activities | $ | 16,732 | $ | 137,814 | $ | (121,082 | ) | -87.9 | % | $ | 317,260 | |||||||||
| Investing activities | (89,781 | ) | (24,116 | ) | (65,665 | ) | -272.3 | % | (22,261 | ) | ||||||||||
| Financing activities | 5,877 | (105,987 | ) | 111,864 | 105.5 | % | (303,758 | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total cash flow | $ | (67,172 | ) | $ | 7,711 | $ | (74,883 | ) | -971.1 | % | $ | (8,759 | ) |
Operating Activities
Operating activities represent the principal source of our cash flow.
Cash provided by operating activities was $16.7 million in fiscal 2023, or $121.1 million lower than the prior fiscal year. Cash from operating activities was negatively impacted by a $157.7 million reduction in net income, partially offset by an incremental $17.7 million decrease in inventory and an incremental $18.4 million increase in accounts payable.
Cash provided by operating activities was $137.8 million in fiscal 2022, or $179.4 million lower than the prior fiscal year. The fiscal 2022 cash from operating activities was negatively impacted by an incremental $83.4 million increase in inventory due to increased production capacity combined with reduced consumer demand, an incremental
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$52.5 million decrease in accounts payable due to lower operating activities, and the impact of paying the fiscal 2021 profit sharing in fiscal 2022. These unfavorable impacts were partially offset by an incremental $14.9 million increase in accrued expenses as a result of the payment of deferred federal excise tax liabilities during the first quarter of 2021, the fulfillment of performance obligations relating to sales promotions in the prior year, and a $9.9 million decrease in accounts receivable due to timing of shipments and customer payments.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2023 was $89.8 million, or $65.7 million higher than fiscal 2022. We recorded capital expenditures of $89.6 million for fiscal 2023, $65.6 million higher than fiscal 2022. Capital expenditures relating to the Relocation were $73.2 million for fiscal 2023, of which $513,000 is capitalized interest. Excluding spending related to the Relocation, we currently expect to spend between $20.0 million and $25.0 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2024.
Additionally, as it relates to the Relocation, we currently expect to spend between $70.0 million and $75.0 million on capital expenditures in fiscal 2024, of which $50.0 million to $55.0 million is expected for the construction of the facility.
Cash used in investing activities in fiscal 2022 was $24.1 million, or $1.9 million higher than fiscal 2021 primarily due to cash used for capital expenditures.
Financing Activities
Cash provided by financing activities was $5.9 million in fiscal 2023 compared with cash used of $106.0 million in fiscal 2022. Cash provided by financing activities during fiscal 2023 was primarily a result of $25.0 million of borrowings under our revolving line of credit, partially offset by $18.3 million in dividend distributions.
Cash used in financing activities was $106.0 million in fiscal 2022, or $197.8 million lower than fiscal 2021. Cash used in financing activities during fiscal 2022 primarily included $90.0 million of share repurchases and $15.0 million in dividend distributions.
Finance Lease – We are a party to a material finance lease, the Missouri Lease, which is a $46.2 million lease for our Missouri distribution center that has an effective interest rate of approximately 5.0% and is payable in 240 monthly installments through fiscal 2039. The building is pledged to secure the amounts outstanding. During fiscal 2023, we paid approximately $1.2 million in principal payments relating to the Missouri Lease. With the completion of the Separation, we entered into the Missouri Sublease. On July 16, 2022, we entered into an amendment to the Missouri Sublease, increasing the subleased space to 64.7% of the facility under the same terms as the Missouri Lease. On January 31, 2023, we entered into the Assignment and Assumption Agreement and the Amended and Restated Guaranty. We intend to terminate the Missouri Sublease on or around the effective date of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement. We recorded $2.3 million of income related to the Missouri Sublease, of which $1.1 million was recorded in general and administrative expenses and $1.2 million was recorded in interest income in our condensed consolidated statements of income.
Credit Facilities – We maintain an unsecured revolving line of credit with TD Bank, N.A. and other lenders, or the Lenders, which includes availability up to $100.0 million at any one time, or the Revolving Line. The revolving line provides for availability for general corporate purposes, with borrowings to bear interest at either the Base Rate or LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio, as of April 30, 2023. The credit agreement also provides a swingline facility in the maximum amount of $5.0 million at any one time (subject to availability under the revolving line). Each swingline loan bears interest at the Base Rate, plus an applicable margin based on our consolidated leverage ratio. In response to a Springing Lien Triggering Event (as defined in the credit agreement), we would be required to enter into certain documents that create in favor of TD Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the lenders party to such documents as legal, valid, and enforceable first priority lien on the collateral described therein. Subject to the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions described in the credit agreement, we have an option to increase the revolving line by an aggregate amount not exceeding $50.0 million. The revolving line matures on the earlier of August 24, 2025, or the date that is six months in advance of the earliest maturity of any permitted notes under the credit agreement.
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On April 28, 2023, we entered into an amendment to our existing credit agreement to, among other things, replace LIBOR with SOFR as the interest rate benchmark and amend the definition of "Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio" to exclude unfinanced capital expenditures in connection with the Relocation.
As of April 30, 2023, we had $25.0 million of borrowings outstanding on the Revolving Line, which bore interest at 6.62%, which was equal to the LIBOR rate plus an applicable margin.
The credit agreement for our credit facility contains financial covenants relating to maintaining maximum leverage and minimum debt service coverage. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of April 30, 2023.
Share Repurchase Programs – On March 2, 2021, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of $100.0 million of our common stock, subject to certain conditions, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions until March 2022. Pursuant to this authorization, during fiscal 2021, we purchased 3,380,447 shares of our common stock for $60.0 million, utilizing cash on hand. During fiscal 2022, we completed this stock repurchase program by purchasing 1,967,420 of our common stock for $40.0 million, utilizing cash on hand. On June 15, 2021, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of an additional $50.0 million of our common stock, subject to certain conditions, in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, until August 2022. Pursuant to this authorization, during fiscal 2022, we completed this repurchase program by purchasing 2,788,152 shares of our common stock for $50.0 million, utilizing cash on hand. As of April 30, 2023, we had no authorized share repurchase programs. We did not purchase any shares of our common stock during fiscal 2023.
At April 30, 2023, we had $53.6 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand.
Based upon our current working capital position, current operating plans, and expected business conditions, we believe that our existing capital resources and credit facilities will be adequate to fund our operations for the next 12 months.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including net sales, the construction of the new facility in Maryville, the timing and extent of spending to support product development efforts, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, the timing of introductions of new products and enhancements to existing products, and the costs to ensure access to adequate manufacturing capacity.
Inflation
During fiscal 2023, inflationary pressures resulted in increases in the cost of certain of the components, parts, raw materials, and other supplies necessary for the production of our products, as well as labor costs. We do not believe that inflation had a material impact on us during fiscal 2022 or 2021. We expect that there will be an increased impact from inflation during fiscal 2024.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Company's consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires that we make accounting estimates, judgments, and assumptions that can have a meaningful effect on the reporting of consolidated financial statements. See Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies for additional information.
Critical accounting estimates are defined as those reflective of significant judgments, estimates, and uncertainties, which may result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company believes the following are its critical accounting estimates:
Revenue Recognition
Description: We recognize revenue in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Update, or ASU, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which became effective for us on May 1, 2018. Generally,
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all performance obligations are satisfied and revenue is recognized when the risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to the customer, which is generally upon shipment but could be delayed until the receipt of customer acceptance.
Judgments and Uncertainties: In some instances, sales include multiple performance obligations. These may include sales promotion programs that entitle customers to receive rebates or free goods based upon their purchase of our products. The fulfillment of these free goods is our responsibility. We recognize revenue proportionally as each performance obligation is satisfied, based on the relative transaction price of each product. The net change in contract liabilities for a given period is reported as an increase or decrease to sales.
Our product sales are generally sold free on board, or FOB, shipping point and provide payment terms to most commercial customers ranging from 20 to 60 days of product shipment with a discount available in certain cases for early payment. In some instances, we may provide longer payment terms. We do not consider these extended terms to be a significant financing component of the contract because the payment terms are always less than one year. In all cases, we consider our costs related to shipping and handling to be a cost of fulfilling the contract with the customer.
Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: The liability relating to performance obligations is based on the estimated level of participation in the sales promotional program and the timing of the shipment of all products included in the promotional program. For contracts with discounted terms, we determine the transaction price upon establishment of the contract that contains the final terms of the sale, including the description, quantity, and price of each product purchased. We estimate variable consideration relative to the amount of cash discounts to which customers are likely to be entitled.
Valuation of Goodwill, Long-lived Tangible, and Intangible Assets
Description: We evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets, or asset groups, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that carrying amounts may not be recoverable. When such evaluations indicate that the related future undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the carrying values of the assets, such carrying values are reduced to fair value and this adjusted carrying value becomes the asset’s new cost basis. We determine fair value primarily using future anticipated cash flows that are directly associated with and are expected to arise as a direct result of the use and eventual disposition of the asset, or asset group, discounted using an interest rate commensurate with the risk involved.
Judgments and Uncertainties: Determining whether impairment indicators exist and estimating the fair value of our goodwill, tangible and intangible assets requires significant judgment. Estimating the fair value of goodwill requires management to make assumptions and projections of future cash flows, revenues, earnings, discount rates, long term growth rates, and other factors.
Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: The assumptions used to assess impairment consider historical trends, macroeconomic conditions, and projections consistent with our operating strategy. Changes in these estimates can have a significant impact on the assessment of fair value which could result in material impairment losses.
Inventories
Description: We value inventories at the lower of cost, using the first-in, first-out, or FIFO, method, or net realizable value.
Judgments and Uncertainties: An allowance for potential non-saleable inventory due to excess stock or obsolescence is based upon a detailed review of inventory, past history, and expected future usage.
Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: The assumptions used to assess inventory valuation consider historical activity. Changes in these estimates can have a significant impact on the assessment of excess and obsolete inventory, which could result in material losses.
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Warranty
Description: We generally provide a limited one-year warranty and a lifetime service policy to the original purchaser of our new firearm products. We will also repair or replace certain products or parts found to be defective under normal use and service with an item of equivalent value, at our option, without charge during the warranty period. We provide for estimated warranty obligations in the period in which we recognize the related revenue.
Judgments and Uncertainties: We quantify and record an estimate for warranty-related costs based on our actual historical claims experience and current repair costs. We adjust accruals as warranty claims data and historical experience warrant. Should we experience actual claims and repair costs that are higher than the estimated claims and repair costs used to calculate the provision, our operating results for the period or periods in which such returns or additional costs materialize could be adversely impacted.
Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: The assumptions used to assess warranty consider historical trends. Changes in these estimates can have a significant impact on the assessment of warranty, which could result in material losses.
Relocation
Description: As part of the Relocation, we offered a severance and relocation package to every affected employee. The severance was, in part, based on the employee's service term, job function, and classification status, and required the employee to remain active and in good standing through their relocation date.
Judgments and Uncertainties: In accounting for severance and relocation costs, management must make a variety of assumptions and estimates, including, but not limited to, the number of employees that will meet all of the requirements to receive the severance and relocation package, the number of those employees that will be electing to relocate versus opt for severance, and the potential cost of self-insured benefits that may be incurred during any potential severance period. We consider current facts when determining these estimates.
Sensitivity of Estimate to Change: The liabilities relating to severance and relocation obligations is based on the number of employees affected by the Relocation, the number of employees that have decided to relocate, the estimated cost of benefits during the severance period, and the employees' terms of service and rates of pay as of the fiscal year end. Changes in these assumptions can have a significant impact on the estimate of these liabilities.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The nature and impact of recent accounting pronouncements is discussed in Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies to our consolidated financial statements, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any transactions, arrangements, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to affect our liquidity or capital resources. We have no special purpose or limited purpose entities that provide off-balance sheet financing, liquidity, or market or credit risk support or that engage in leasing, hedging, research and development services, or other relationships that expose us to liability that is not reflected in our financial statements.