CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Feb. 25, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories: Our consolidated inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, generally using a weighted-average cost method. Our inventories include approximately $36.9 million of finished goods, $4.9 million of raw materials, and $1.1 million of work-in-progress as of February 25, 2017, as compared to approximately $40.0 million of finished goods, $4.4 million of raw materials, and $1.0 million of work-in-progress as of May 28, 2016.

At this time, we do not anticipate any material risks or uncertainties related to possible future inventory write-downs. Provisions for obsolete or slow moving inventories are recorded based upon regular analysis of stock rotation privileges, obsolescence, the exiting of certain markets, and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If future demand, changes in the industry, or market conditions differ from management’s estimates, additional provisions may be necessary. The inventory reserve was $3.4 million as of February 25, 2017, and May 28, 2016. 

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition: Our product sales are recognized as revenue upon shipment, when title passes to the customer, when delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, and when collectability is reasonably assured. We also record estimated discounts and returns based on our historical experience. Our products are often manufactured to meet the specific design needs of our customers’ applications. Our engineers work closely with customers to ensure that our products will meet their needs. Our customers are under no obligation to compensate us for designing the products we sell. 

Loss Contingencies

Loss Contingencies: We accrue a liability for loss contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. When only a range of possible loss can be established, the most probable amount in the range is accrued. If no amount within this range is a better estimate than any other amount within the range, the minimum amount in the range is accrued. If we determine that there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred, we will include a disclosure describing the contingency. 

Intangible Assets

Intangible Assets: Intangible assets are initially recorded at their fair market values determined on quoted market prices in active markets, if available, or recognized valuation models. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives either on a straight-line basis or over their projected future cash flows and are tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate possible impairment. 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes: We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and determine the need for a valuation allowance based on a number of factors, including both positive and negative evidence. These factors include historical taxable income or loss, projected future taxable income or loss, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences, and the implementation of tax planning strategies. In circumstances where we, or any of our affiliates, have incurred three years of cumulative losses which constitute significant negative evidence, positive evidence of equal or greater significance is needed to overcome the negative evidence before a tax benefit is recognized for deductible temporary differences and loss carryforwards.  

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes.” ASU 2015-17 eliminates the prior US GAAP guidance in Topic 740, Income Taxes, that required an entity to separate deferred tax liabilities and assets between current and noncurrent amounts in a classified balance sheet. The amendments in ASU 2015-17 require that all deferred tax liabilities and assets of the same tax jurisdiction or a tax filing group, as well as any related valuation allowance, be offset and presented as a single noncurrent amount in a classified balance sheet. ASU 2015-17 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods. In order to simplify presentation of deferred tax balances, the Company adopted this standard prospectively in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017, ending August 27, 2016. Periods prior to August 27, 2016 were not retrospectively adjusted.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued Liabilities: Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

	February 25, 2017		May 28, 2016
Compensation and payroll taxes	$	2,543	$	3,404
Accrued severance (1)		1,010		650
Professional fees		578		775
Deferred revenue		1,437		1,879
Other accrued expenses		3,168		2,427
Accrued Liabilities	$	8,736	$	9,135

(1)       In the three months ended November 26, 2016, the Company executed a reduction in headcount to streamline operations and reduce costs.  For the three months ended November 26, 2016, the Company recorded $1.3 million of expense included in selling, general and administrative expenses for employee termination costs payable to terminated employees with employment and/or separation agreements with the Company. The changes in the severance accrual for the three months ended February 25, 2017 included payments of $0.4 million. The changes in the severance accrual for the nine months ended February 25, 2017 included provisions and payments of $1.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively.