FAIR VALUE

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2024

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

4. FAIR VALUE

The Company applies ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) which 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 financial instruments at fair value.

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 1 assets and liabilities include derivative contracts that are traded in an active exchange market.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities. Level 2 assets and liabilities include derivative contracts whose value is determined using a pricing model with inputs that are observable in the market or can be derived principally or corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. Level 3 assets and liabilities include financial instruments whose value is determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methods, or similar techniques, as well as instruments for which the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation. Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available, which may include the Company’s own data.

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. The fair values of property and equipment are determined by using various models that discount future expected cash flows.

To ensure the prudent application of estimates and management judgment in determining the fair value of derivative assets and liabilities 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 at January 31, 2024 on a recurring basis are summarized below (amounts in thousands):

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Forward purchase contracts asset  (1)	$	-	$	579	$	-	$	579
Forward purchase contracts liability  (4)	$	-	$	802	$	-	$	802
Commodity futures – in a loss position(2)		297		-		-		297
Total liabilities	$	297	$	802	$	-	$	1,099

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

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Forward purchase contracts asset  (1)	$	-	$	105	$	-	$	105
Commodity futures – in a gain position (3)		80		-		-		80
Total assets	$	80	$	105	$	-	$	185
Forward purchase contracts liability  (4)	$	-	$	355	$	-	$	355
Commodity futures – in a loss position(5)		67		-		-		67
Total liabilities	$	67	$	355	$	-	$	422

(1) The forward purchase contracts asset is included in “Prepaid expenses and other” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(2) The commodity futures liability is netted with cash collateral due from broker and included in “Prepaid expense and other” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(3)   The commodity futures asset is included in “Prepaid expenses and other” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(4) The forward purchase contracts liability is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

(5) The commodity futures asset is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

No other financial instruments were elected to be measured at fair value in accordance with ASC 470-20-25-21. The carrying value of all other financial assets and liabilities approximate fair value.

There were no assets measured at fair value at January 31, 2024 and 2023 on a non-recurring basis.