Fair Value

6 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 5. Fair Value

The Company applies ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”), which provides a framework for measuring fair value under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This accounting standard defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date.

The Company determines the fair market values of its financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy established by ASC 820 which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair values which are provided below. The Company carries certain cash equivalents, investments and derivative instruments at fair value.

The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities traded in the over-the-counter market are determined using quantitative models that require the use of multiple market inputs including interest rates, prices and indices to generate pricing and volatility factors, which are used to value the position. The predominance of market inputs are actively quoted and can be validated through external sources, including brokers, market transactions and third-party pricing services. Estimation risk is greater for derivative asset and liability positions that are either option-based or have longer maturity dates where observable market inputs are less readily available or are unobservable, in which case interest rate, price or index scenarios are extrapolated in order to determine the fair value. The fair values of derivative assets and liabilities include adjustments for market liquidity, counterparty credit quality, the Company’s own credit standing and other specific factors, where appropriate.

To ensure the prudent application of estimates and management judgment in determining the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities, investments and property and equipment, various processes and controls have been adopted, which include: (i) model validation that requires a review and approval for pricing, financial statement fair value determination and risk quantification; and (ii) periodic review and substantiation of profit and loss reporting for all derivative instruments. Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at July 31, 2023 are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Commodity futures asset (1)	$	-	$	5,673	$	-	$	5,673
Forward purchase contracts liability (2)	$	-	$	10,707	$	-	$	10,707

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at January 31, 2023 are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Fair Value
Forward purchase contracts asset (1)	$	-	$	105	$	-	$	105
Commodity futures asset (1)		-		80		-		80
Total assets	$	-	$	185	$	-	$	185
Forward purchase contracts liability (2)	$	-	$	355	$	-	$	355
Commodity futures liability (2)		-		67		-		67
Total liabilities	$	-	$	422	$	-	$	422

(1) The forward purchase contracts and commodity futures assets are included in “Prepaid expenses and other” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2) The commodity futures and forward purchase contracts liabilities are included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

There were no assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis at July 31, 2023 or January 31, 2023.