Note K - Derivatives and Hedging

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2014

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]

K. Derivatives and Hedging

We are exposed to gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relating to forecasted product sales denominated in foreign currencies and transactions of NAIE, our foreign subsidiary. As part of our overall strategy to manage the level of exposure to the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, we may use foreign exchange contracts in the form of forward contracts. There can be no guarantee any such contracts, to the extent we enter into such contracts, will be effective hedges against our foreign currency exchange risk.

During the year ended June 30, 2014 and prior, we entered into forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges primarily to protect against the foreign exchange risks inherent in our forecasted sales of products at prices denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. These contracts are expected to be settled through August 2015. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, we record the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and subsequently reclassify these amounts into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings.

For foreign currency contracts designated as cash flow hedges, hedge effectiveness is measured using the spot rate. Changes in the spot-forward differential are excluded from the test of hedge effectiveness and are recorded currently in earnings as interest expense. We measure effectiveness by comparing the cumulative change in the hedge contract with the cumulative change in the hedged item. During the year ended June 30, 2014, we did not have any losses or gains related to the ineffective portion of our hedging instruments. No hedging relationships were terminated as a result of ineffective hedging or forecasted transactions no longer probable of occurring for foreign currency forward contracts. We monitor the probability of forecasted transactions as part of the hedge effectiveness testing on a quarterly basis.

As of June 30, 2014, the notional amounts of our foreign exchange contracts were $9.7 million (EUR 7.1 million). As of June 30, 2014, a net gain of approximately $28,000, offset by $10,000 of deferred taxes, related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was recorded in OCI. As of June 30, 2013, a net gain of approximately $63,000, offset by $25,000 of deferred taxes, related to derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was recorded in OCI. It is expected that $24,000 of the gross gain, as of June 30, 2014, will be reclassified into earnings in the next 12 months along with the earnings effects of the related forecasted transactions.

As of June 30, 2014, $46,000 of the fair value of our cash flow hedges was classified in prepaids and other current assets, $4,000 was classified in other non-current assets, net and $74,000 was classified in accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the year ended June 30, 2014, we recognized $508,000 of losses in OCI and reclassified $474,000 of losses from OCI to revenue. During the year ended June 30, 2013, we recognized $152,000 of gains in OCI and reclassified $570,000 of gains from OCI to revenue.