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FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

NOTE 11 – FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS

Balances attributable to our financing arrangements consist of the following (in thousands):

 

 

 

Maturity

 

Effective

 

 

February 28,

 

 

 

Date

 

Interest Rate

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

2025 Convertible Notes, 2.00% fixed rate

 

August 1, 2025

 

7.56%

 

 

 

230,000

 

 

 

230,000

 

Due to factors under revenue assignments

 

2020 - 2024

 

4.70%

 

 

 

3,829

 

 

 

8,081

 

Total term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

233,829

 

 

 

238,081

 

Unamortized discount and issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(41,541

)

 

 

(51,610

)

Less: current portion of long-term term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,585

)

 

 

(4,317

)

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

189,703

 

 

$

182,154

 

 

 

The effective interest rates for the convertible notes include the interest on the notes and debt discount. As of February 28, 2022 and 2021, the fair value of the convertible notes, based on Level 2 inputs, was $209 million and $212 million, respectively.

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

On March 30, 2018, we entered into a revolving credit facility with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank that provides for borrowings of up to $50 million and was set to expire on March 30, 2022. We have entered into an amendment to extend the term of this credit facility to June 30, 2022 and are presently in negotiations to enter into a new revolving credit facility. At our election, the borrowings under this revolving credit facility bear interest at (a) for base rate loans, a base rate based on the highest of (i) 0%, (ii) the rate of interest publicly announced by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Agent”) as its prime rate in effect at its principal office in New York City, (iii) the overnight bank funding rate as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York plus 0.50% and (iv) the LIBOR-based rate for a one-month interest period on such day plus 1%; or (b) for Eurodollar loans, the higher of (x) 1.00% and (y) the LIBOR-based rate for one, three or six months (as selected by the Company) for Eurodollar deposits. An applicable margin is added based on the Company’s senior leverage ratio, ranging from 1.50% to 2.00% for base rate loans, and from 2.50% to 3.00% for Eurodollar loans. We will also pay a commitment fee based on our senior leverage ratio ranging from 0.40% to 0.50%, payable quarterly in arrears, on the average daily unused amount of the Credit Facility. Amounts owing under the credit agreement and related credit documents are guaranteed by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. We have also granted security interests in substantially all of our respective assets to secure these obligations. The net proceeds available under the revolving credit facility can be used for repayment of existing debt, working capital and general corporate purposes. In May 2020, we borrowed $20 million under the revolving credit facility, which was fully repaid with the accrued interest of $0.1 million on November 19, 2020. There were no borrowings outstanding under this revolving credit facility at February 28, 2022.

 

The revolving credit facility contains certain negative and affirmative covenants including financial covenants that require us to maintain a minimum level of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges (Adjusted EBITDA) to interest ratio, a minimum senior indebtedness ratio and a total indebtedness coverage ratio, all measured on a quarterly basis. As of February 28, 2022, we were in violation of the total indebtedness coverage ratio covenant under the revolving credit facility. However, as noted above, there were no borrowings outstanding under this revolving credit facility at February 28, 2022, and we are presently in negotiations to enter into a new revolving credit facility.

Convertible Senior Unsecured Notes

 

We have $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior unsecured notes due in August 2025 (“2025 Convertible Notes”). The notes are carried at their principal face amount, less unamortized debt discount and issuance costs, and are not carried at fair value at each period end.

 

Accounting guidance requires that convertible debt that can be settled for cash be separated into the liability and equity component at issuance and each be assigned a value. The value assigned to the liability component is the estimated fair value, as of the issuance date, of a similar debt without the conversion feature. The difference between the principal amount of the debt and the estimated fair value of the liability component, representing the value of the embedded conversion option assigned to the equity component, is recorded as a debt discount on the issuance date. The fair value of the liability component is generally determined using a discounted cash flow analysis, in which the projected interest and principal payments are discounted back to the issuance date at a market interest rate that represents a Level 3 fair value measurement. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method with an effective interest rate equal to the aforementioned market interest rate over the term of the debt. The remaining gross proceeds net of the liability component represents the fair value of the embedded conversion feature that was recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital within the stockholders’ equity section. The associated deferred tax effect was recorded as a reduction of additional paid-in capital. The amounts recorded in additional paid-in capital is not to be remeasured as long as the embedded conversion option continues to meet the conditions for equity classification. As of February 28, 2022, the embedded conversion option continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

Further, the issuance costs related to the debt are also allocated to the liability and equity components based on the relative fair values. Issuance costs attributable to the liability component were recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the debt and are being amortized to expense over the term of the debt using the effective interest method. The issuance costs attributable to the equity component were recorded as a charge to the additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity. Lastly, the deferred tax effect related to the equity component of the issuance costs was also recorded to additional paid-in capital as such costs are deductible for tax purposes.

The table below summarizes the liability and equity components of the 2025 Convertible Notes, the issuance costs and the applicable assumptions used for the calculation (in millions except initial conversion rate and per share amounts):

 

Initial conversion rate (shares per $1,000 principal amount)

 

32.5256

 

Initial conversion price per share

$

30.7450

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of liability component upon issuance

$

160.8

 

Fair value measurement level

Level 3

 

Fair value of embedded equity component upon issuance

$

69.2

 

Deferred tax asset effect

$

17.3

 

 

 

 

 

Total issuance cost

$

7.3

 

Equity component

$

2.2

 

Deferred tax asset effect

$

0.5

 

 

2020 Convertible Notes

 

In May 2015, we issued $172.5 million aggregate principal amount convertible notes that were senior unsecured obligations and with interest at a rate of 1.625% per year payable in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year (“2020 Convertible Notes”).

 

In July 2018, we entered into separate, privately negotiated purchase agreements to repurchase approximately $50 million in aggregate principal amount of our 2020 Convertible Notes for $53.8 million including accrued interest, by using a portion of the net proceeds from the 2025 Convertible Notes. The repurchase was accounted for as an extinguishment of debt, not a modification of debt. We allocated the repurchase price of $53.7 million between the fair value of the liability of $47.6 million and the equity component of $6.1 million. The fair value of the liability component was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis at a market interest rate for nonconvertible debt of 4.36% based on the remaining maturity of the 2020 Convertible Notes, which represented a Level 3 fair value measurement. The carrying value of the repurchased notes was $45.6 million, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.0 million. We also received proceeds of $3.1 million from the unwinding of the note hedge and warrants, which was recorded as additional paid-in capital.

 

In October and November 2019, we entered into separate, privately negotiated purchase agreements to repurchase approximately $94.9 million in aggregate principal amount of these notes for $94.7 million. The repurchase is accounted for as an extinguishment of debt. The entire repurchase price of $94.7 million was considered as the fair value of the liability as the equity component was de minimis. The fair value of the liability was determined using a discounted cash flow analysis at a market interest rate for nonconvertible debt based on the remaining maturity of the 2020 Convertible Notes, which represented a Level 3 fair value measurement. The carrying value of the repurchased notes was $92.3 million, resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2.4 million. On May 15, 2020, we repaid the remaining principal balance of $27.6 million of the 2020 Convertible Notes.

 

2025 Convertible Notes

 

On July 20, 2018, we issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes. These notes were issued under an indenture, dated July 20, 2018 between us and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A., as trustee.

 

The proceeds from the sale of the 2025 Convertible Notes were $222.7 million, after deducting issuance costs of $7.3 million. We initially used approximately $90.0 million of the net proceeds from this offering to (i) pay the cost of the capped call transactions of $21.2 million; (ii) repurchase shares of our common stock of approximately $15.0 million; and (iii) repurchase in privately negotiated transactions approximately $50 million principal of our outstanding 2020 Convertible Notes for approximately $53.8 million.

 

 

The 2025 Convertible Notes contain customary terms and conditions, including that upon certain events of default occurring and continuing, either the trustee, by notice to us, or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the then outstanding Notes, by notice to us and the trustee, may declare the principal amount of, and all accrued and unpaid interest on, all of the 2025 Convertible Notes then outstanding to become due and payable immediately. Such events of default include, without limitation, the default by us or any of our subsidiaries with respect to indebtedness for borrowed money in excess of $10 million and the entry of judgments for the payment of $15 million or more against us or any of our subsidiaries, which are not paid, discharged or stayed within 60 days.

 

The 2025 Convertible Notes bear interest at 2.00% per year payable semiannually in arrears in cash on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2019. The 2025 Convertible Notes will mature on August 1, 2025, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased by us in accordance with their terms. We may redeem the Notes at our option at any time on or after August 6, 2022 at a cash redemption price equal to the principal amount plus accrued interest, but only if the last reported sale price per share of our stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price on (i) each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the trading day immediately before the date we send the related redemption notice; and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date we send such notice. The 2025 Convertible Notes rank senior in right of payment to any existing or future indebtedness which is subordinated by its terms, ranks equally in right of payment to any indebtedness that is not so subordinated, is structurally subordinated to all indebtedness and liabilities of our subsidiaries and is effectively junior to our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.

 

The 2025 Convertible Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination of both, at our election, based on an initial conversion rate and initial conversion price as noted above. Holders may convert their 2025 Convertible Notes at their option upon the occurrence of certain events, as defined in the indenture.

 

Upon the occurrence of a “make-whole fundamental change”, we will in certain circumstances increase the conversion rate for a specific period of time. Additionally, upon the occurrence of a “fundamental change”, holders of the notes may require us to repurchase their notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. As of February 28, 2022, none of the conditions allowing the holders of the 2025 Convertible Notes to convert have been met.

 

In July 2018, in connection with the 2025 Convertible Notes, we entered into capped call transactions with certain option counterparties who were initial purchasers of the 2025 Convertible Notes. The capped call transactions are expected to reduce the potential dilution of earnings per share upon conversion of the 2025 Convertible Notes. Under the capped call transactions, we purchased options that in the aggregate relate to the total number shares of 7.48 million shares of common stock underlying the notes, with a strike price equal to the conversion price of the notes and with a cap price equal to $41.3875. We paid $21.2 million for the note hedges and as a result, approximately $15.9 million, net of tax, was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity.

 

We elected to integrate the note hedges and capped call with the Notes for federal income tax purposes pursuant to applicable U.S. Treasury Regulations. Accordingly, the cost of the note hedges and capped call will be deductible for income tax purposes as original issue discount interest over the term of Notes.

 

Synovia Revenue Assignments

 

In conjunction with the acquisition of Synovia on April 12, 2019, we assumed the rights and obligations under certain revenue assignment arrangements with several financial institutions (the “Factors”). Pursuant to the terms of the arrangements, Synovia sold to the Factors rights to all future revenues of certain subscription contracts on a non-recourse basis for credit approved accounts. The sales price paid represents a percentage of the total contract value (generally 80%) due to Synovia at the beginning of the contract, with the total customer contract balance to be paid by the customers to the Factors over the contract period. The cost of the transaction was recorded as a contra-liability, and was recognized as interest expense over the term of the subscription contract using the effective interest method, while the assigned customer obligation is amortized to subscription revenues using the straight-line method.

 

 

These arrangements with the Factors met the criteria in ASC 470-10-25, Sales of Future Revenues or Various Other Measures of Income (“ASC 470”), which relates to cash received from an investor in exchange for a specified percentage or amount of revenue or other measure of income of a contractual right for a defined period. Under this guidance, the arrangement qualified as a debt instrument for accounting purposes due to Synovia’s significant continuing involvement in the generation of cash flows due to the Factors. Further, under ASC 805, Business Combination, we recorded the amounts due to the Factors as a debt obligation at fair value in the opening balance sheet and the outstanding amount is presented as part of our long-term debt in our consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of this debt of $19.7 million was determined using a pre-tax cost of debt of 4.7% at the time of our acquisition of Synovia. The discount of $1.5 million will be amortized under the interest method. During the fiscal year ended February 28/29, 2022, 2021 and 2020, we recognized $0.2 million, $0.5 million and $0.7 million of interest expense related to this debt, respectively. The non-cash revenues recognized from this arrangement of $4.6 million, $6.3 million and $6.8 million are included as a non-cash activity in our consolidated statements of cash flows for fiscal year ended February 28/29, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

Paycheck Protection Program

 

On April 16, 2020, we received proceeds from a loan in the amount of $10 million (the “PPP Loan”) from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as lender, pursuant to the Small Business Association (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”) of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. At the time we applied for the PPP loan, we believed that we qualified to receive the funds pursuant to the PPP. On April 23, 2020, the SBA, in consultation with the Department of Treasury, issued new guidance that created uncertainty regarding the qualification requirements for a PPP loan. Out of an abundance of caution and in light of the new guidance, we repaid in full the principal and interest on the PPP Loan on April 27, 2020.