Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Agilysys estimates the fair value of financial instruments using available market information and generally accepted valuation methodologies. We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to which pricing inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities that are either directly or indirectly observable, or other observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates, and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include our own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the tables below.

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 during fiscal 2012 or 2011.

The following tables present information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value:

	Fair value measurement used
	Recorded value as of March 31, 2012		Active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)		Quoted prices in similar instruments and observable inputs (Level 2)		Active markets for unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale restricted marketable securities — current	$	4,408	$	4,408	$	—	$	—
Corporate-owned life insurance — non-current		3,458		—		—		3,458
Liabilities:
BEP — current	$	2,948	$	—	$	2,948	$	—

	Fair value measurement used
	Recorded value as of March 31, 2011		Active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)		Quoted prices in similar instruments and observable inputs (Level 2)		Active markets for unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Available for sale restricted marketable securities — current	$	5,791	$	5,791	$	—	$	—
Available for sale restricted marketable securities — non-current		7,950		7,950
Corporate-owned life insurance — non-current		3,323		—		—		3,323
Liabilities:
BEP — non-current	$	5,629	$	—	$	5,629	$	—

We maintain an investment in available for sale marketable securities, in a Rabbi Trust, in which cost approximates fair value. The recorded value of our investment in available for sale marketable securities is based on quoted prices in active markets and, therefore, is classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

The recorded value of the corporate-owned life insurance policies is adjusted to the cash surrender value of the policies, which are not observable in the market, and therefore, are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. Changes in the cash surrender value of these policies are recorded within “Other expenses (income), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The recorded value of the BEP obligation is measured as employee deferral contributions and our matching contributions less distributions made from the plan, and adjusted for the returns on the hypothetical investments selected by the participants, which are indirectly observable and therefore, classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents a summary of changes in the fair value of the Level 3 assets and liabilities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:

	Level 3 assets and liabilities
	2012			2011
Corporate-owned life insurance:
Balance on April 1, 2011	$	3,323		$	16,095
Realized gains		46			2,065
Unrealized gain (loss) relating to instruments held at reporting date		371			(179	)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net		(282	)		(14,658	)
Balance on March 31, 2012	$	3,458		$	3,323

The following tables present information about our financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis and indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value:

	Fair value measurement used
	Recorded value as of March 31, 2012		Active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)		Quoted prices in similar instruments and observable inputs (Level 2)		Active markets for unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Goodwill	$	15,198	$	—	$	—	$	15,198
Intangible assets		14,135		—		—		14,135
Liabilities:
SERP obligations — current	$	3,323	$	—	$	—	$	3,323
Restructuring liabilities — current		5,447		—		—		5,447
Other employee benefit plan obligations — non-current		196		—		—		196
Restructuring liabilities — non-current		852		—		—		852

	Fair value measurement used
	Recorded value as of March 31, 2011		Active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1)		Quoted prices in similar instruments and observable inputs (Level 2)		Active markets for unobservable inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Goodwill	$	15,211	$	—	$	—	$	15,211
Intangible assets		22,535		—		—		22,535
Liabilities:
SERP obligations — current	$	5,675	$	—	$	—	$	5,675
Restructuring liabilities — current		475		—		—		475
Other employee benefit plans obligations — non-current		421		—		—		421
Restructuring liabilities — non-current		258		—		—		258

Intangible assets are valued at their estimated fair value at time of acquisition. We evaluate the fair value of our definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis, or in interim periods if indicators of potential impairment exist, as described in Note 6. The income approach using “the relief from royalty method” was used to value indefinite-lived intangible assets.

The recorded value of SERP and other benefit plans obligations is based on estimates developed by management by evaluating actuarial information and includes assumptions such as discount rates, future compensation increases, expected retirement dates, payment forms, and mortality. The recorded value of these obligations is measured on an annual basis, or upon the occurrence of a plan curtailment or settlement.

Restructuring liabilities primarily consist of one-time termination benefits to former employees and ongoing costs related to long-term operating lease obligations. The recorded value of the termination benefits to employees is adjusted to the expected remaining obligation each period based on the arrangements made with the former employees. The recorded value of the ongoing lease obligations is based on the remaining lease term and payment amount, net of sublease income plus interest, discounted to present value. Changes in subsequent periods resulting from revisions to either the timing or amount of estimated cash flows over the remaining future periods are measured using the credit-adjusted, risk-free rate that was used to measure the restructuring liabilities initially.

The inputs used to value the our goodwill, intangible assets, employee benefit plan obligations, and restructuring liabilities are not observable in the market and therefore, these amounts are classified within Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

The following table presents a summary of changes in the fair value of the Level 3 assets and liabilities for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011:

	Goodwill			Intangible assets			SERP obligations			Other employee benefit plans obligations			Restructuring liabilities
Balance at April 1, 2011	$	15,211		$	22,535		$	5,675		$	421		$	733
Realized losses		—			(7,875	)		—			—			—
Unrealized losses relating to instruments still held at the reporting date		(13	)		—			—			—			—
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net)		—			(525	)		(2,352	)		(225	)		5,566
Balance at March 31, 2012	$	15,198		$	14,135		$	3,323		$	196		$	6,299

	Level 3 assets and liabilities Fiscal year ended March 31, 2011
	Goodwill		Intangible assets			SERP obligations			Other employee benefit plans obligations			Restructuring liabilities
Balance at April 1, 2010	$	15,010	$	23,755		$	8,412		$	454		$	1,938
Realized losses		—		(959	)		(383	)		—			—
Unrealized gains relating to instruments still held at the reporting date		201		—			58			—			—
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements (net)		—		(261	)		(2,412	)		(33	)		(1,205	)
Balance at March 31, 2011	$	15,211	$	22,535		$	5,675		$	421		$	733

Realized losses related to our SERP obligations represent settlement charges incurred upon the payment of obligations to two former executives, as discussed in Note 4 and Note 11, and are recorded within “Restructuring charges” within the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Unrealized gains (losses) related to goodwill represent fluctuations due to the movement of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar. Unrealized gains (losses) related to our SERP obligations represent the amount of unrecognized actuarial gains (losses) and in fiscal 2010 unrecognized prior service costs related to the plan. Unrecognized actuarial gains (losses) and prior service costs, as well as, cumulative currency translation adjustments are recorded within “Other comprehensive income” in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.