Note 14 - Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Mar. 29, 2015

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

14.   Income Taxes

The effective income tax rates for the three months and nine months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014 were based upon the estimated effective income tax rate applicable for the full year after giving effect to any significant items related specifically to interim periods. The effective income tax rate can be impacted over the course of the fiscal year by the mix and timing of actual earnings from our U.S. and foreign sources versus annual projections and changes in foreign currency exchange rates in relation to the U.S. Dollar. As a result, the Company’s effective tax rate may fluctuate significantly on a quarterly basis.

The Company’s income tax provision for the three months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014 resulted in tax expense of $2,729 and $4,476, respectively, with an effective tax rate of 21.9% and 50.1%, respectively. The Company’s income tax provision for the nine months ended March 29, 2015 and March 30, 2014 resulted in tax expense of $10,083 and $14,151, respectively, with an effective tax rate of 28.3% and 42.3%, respectively.

The effective income tax rate for the current quarter and year-to-date period is lower than the U.S. statutory rate due to (i) the recognition of lower taxable income versus book income for an unconsolidated affiliate, (ii) a lower overall effective tax rate for the Company’s foreign earnings, (iii) renewable energy credits and (iv) the domestic production activities deduction, partially offset by (v) state and local taxes and (vi) losses in tax jurisdictions for which no tax benefit could be recognized.

The effective income tax rate for the prior year periods is higher than the U.S. statutory rate due to (i) the impact of state and local taxes, (ii) the recognition of higher taxable versus book income for an unconsolidated affiliate for which the Company maintains a full valuation allowance, (iii) foreign dividends taxed in the U.S. and (iv) losses in tax jurisdictions for which no tax benefit could be recognized.  

As of March 29, 2015, the Company’s valuation allowance was $17,355 and includes $13,599 for reserves against certain domestic deferred tax assets primarily related to equity investments and foreign tax credits, as well as $3,756 for reserves against certain deferred tax assets of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that are primarily related to net operating loss carryforwards and equity investments. The Company’s valuation allowance as of June 29, 2014 was $18,615. The decrease in the valuation allowance during the nine month period ended March 29, 2015 is attributable to the timing of the Company’s recognition of lower taxable versus book income for an unconsolidated affiliate.

There have been no significant changes in the Company’s liability for uncertain tax positions since June 29, 2014. The Company’s estimate for the potential outcome for any uncertain tax issue is highly judgmental. Management believes that any reasonably foreseeable outcomes related to these matters have been adequately provided for. However, future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to estimated tax liabilities in the period the assessments are made or resolved or when statutes of limitation on potential assessments expire.

The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in numerous state and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years subject to examination vary by jurisdiction. The Company regularly assesses the outcomes of both completed and ongoing examinations to ensure that the Company’s provision for income taxes is sufficient. Currently, the Company is subject to income tax examinations for U.S. federal income taxes for tax years 2011 through 2014, for foreign income taxes for tax years 2008 through 2014, and for state and local income taxes for tax years 2009 through 2014. The U.S. federal tax returns and state tax returns filed for the 2011 through 2013 tax years have utilized carryforward tax attributes generated in prior tax years, including net operating losses, which could potentially be revised upon examination.