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Basis of Presentation, Organization and Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

 

The consolidated financial statements of MISONIX, INC. ("Misonix" or the "Company") include the accounts of Misonix and its 100% owned subsidiaries, Fibra-Sonics (NY) Inc. (“F-S”) and Hearing Innovations, Inc. ("Hearing Innovations"). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Discontinued Operations, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Discontinued Operations

 

    For the twelve months ended  
    June 30,  
    2012     2011  
Revenues   $ 1,552,153     $ 2,067,032  
Loss from discontinued operations, before tax   $ (535,223 )   $ (1,429,359 )
Gain on sale of discontinued operations     1,705,414       -  
Income tax (expense)/benefit     (195,101 )     -  
Net income/(loss) from discontinued operations net of tax   $ 975,090     $ (1,429,359 )

 

Current assets of discontinued operations are comprised of accounts receivable of $208,282 and inventories of $648,813 at June 30, 2011. Long-term assets of discontinued operations are comprised entirely of property, plant and equipment at June 30, 2011. Current liabilities of discontinued operations are comprised entirely of accounts payable and accrued expenses at June 30, 2011.

  

Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products Business

 

On October 19, 2011, Misonix sold its Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products business, which comprised substantially all of the Laboratory and Scientific Products segment, to Mystaire, Inc. (“Mystaire”) for $1.5 million in cash plus a potential additional payment of up to an aggregate $500,000 based upon 30% of net sales in excess of $2.0 million for each of the three years following the closing (the “earn-out”). The Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products business manufactured and marketed ductless fume, laminar airflow and polymerase chain reaction workstations both domestically and internationally with revenues for fiscal 2011 of approximately $2.1 million.

 

In accordance with the Asset Purchase Agreement with Mystaire, Misonix retained among other items, the existing accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable and accrued expenses of the Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products business. After considering the proceeds received of $1,500,000 in cash, professional fees of $25,000 in connection with the sale and the net book value of the assets sold of $24,000, which wascomprised primarily of property and equipment, Misonix reported a gain on sale of $1,451,000 and recorded income taxes of $242,000 on the gain during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. The earn-out will not be factored into the gain on sale until it is earned by Misonix.

 

In accordance with the terms of the Transition and Manufacturing Services Agreement with Mystaire, which was entered into as part of the sale, Misonix continued for a period of six weeks to manufacture and deliver products for orders received prior to the closing date as well as to provide product to Mystaire as transition inventory, which transition period was completed on November 30, 2011. 

The results of operations of the Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products business will be presented as discontinued operations for all periods presented as Misonix does not have any significant cash flow or continuing involvement in this business. Following the sale of the Laboratory and Forensic Safety Products business, the Company operates in one reportable segment, Medical Devices.

 

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound Technology

 

During the year ended June 30, 2012 the Company received $254,788 related to and earn-out from the May 2010 sale of its rights to the High Intensity focused Ultrasound (“HIFU”) technology to USHIFU, LLC (“USHIFU”), which has been recorded as a component of gain on the sale of discontinued operation during the period.

 

In consideration for the sale, Misonix will receive up to approximately $5.8 million, paid out of an earn-out of 7% of gross revenues received by USHIFU related to the business being sold up to the time the Company has received the first $3 million and thereafter 5% of the gross revenues up to the $5.8 million. Commencing 90 days after each December 31st and beginning December 31, 2011, the payment will be the greater of (a) $250,000 or (b) 7% of gross revenues receivedup to the time the Company has received the first $3 million and thereafter 5% of gross revenues up to the $5.8 million.

 

Labcaire Systems

 

On August 4, 2009, the Company sold its Labcaire Systems, Ltd. ("Labcaire") subsidiary to PuriCore International Limited ("PuriCore Limited") for a total purchase price of up to $5.6 million. The Company received $3.6 million at closing and a promissory note in the principal amount of $1 million, payable in equal installments of $250,000 on the next four anniversaries of the closing. During the year ended June 30, 2011, the Company received the first installment. The note receivable was discounted over the four years using a 4% imputed interest rate. This rate was consistent with published discounts. The discounted value of the note ($900,000) was used to determine gain or loss on the sale and the remaining outstanding balance is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, with the current portion reflected as a component of notes receivable. The Company was also to receive a commission paid on sales for the period commencing on the date of closing and ending on December 31, 2013 of 8% of the pass through Automated Endoscope Reprocessing ("AER") and Drying Cabinet products, and 5% of license fees from any chemical licenses marketed by Labcaire directly associated with sale of AERs, specifically for the disinfection of the endoscope. The aggregate commission payable to the Company was also to be subject to a maximum payment of $1 million. The aggregate commission was not recognized in determining the gain or loss on the sale of Labcaire until the commission was to be paid. As of June 30, 2011, there were no commissions paid. For the year ended June 30, 2010, the Company recorded a pre-tax loss on the sale of Labcaire of $295,879. Results of Labcaire operations have been reported as a discontinued operation for all periods presented.

 

In January 2011, PuriCore Limited initiated a lawsuit against the Company in the High Court of Justice, Queens Bench Division, Commercial Court, Royal Courts of Justice, London, England (Claim No. 2011-42) (the "Lawsuit"). In the Lawsuit, PuriCore Limited claimed damages from the Company in respect of breach of warranties contained in the Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August 4, 2009 (the "SPA"), pursuant to which the Company sold Labcaire to PuriCore Limited. PuriCore Limited claimed damages of £2,167,000 or approximately $3,600,000, plus interest and its legal costs. The Company denied the allegations contained in the Lawsuit.

 

On July 19, 2011, PuriCore Limited and the Company reached an agreement to settle the Lawsuit (the "Settlement"). The Settlement provides that the Company (i) forgive in full PuriCore Limited and PuriCore plc's obligation under the SPA to pay up to $1 million of the previously unrecorded, contingent commissions (as described above); (ii) pay PuriCore, Inc. ("PuriCore"), an affiliate of PuriCore Limited, $650,000 towards PuriCore Limited's legal costs which had been accrued for as of June 30, 2011 and recorded as a component of loss from discontinued operations for the year ended June 30, 2011 and (iii) enter into a Product License and Distribution Agreement, dated as of July 19, 2011, with PuriCore (the "Distribution Agreement").

 

Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, the Company has been granted the right to distribute PuriCore's Vashe®solution products in the United States, on a private label basis, as an irrigating solution for the treatment of human wound care in conjunction with therapeutic ultrasonic procedures (the "Field"). PuriCore has agreed, subject to modification, not to sell the products that are the subject of the Distribution Agreement (the "Licensed Products") to any other therapeutic ultrasound company for distribution in the Field in the United States ("Exclusivity"). The Company has agreed not to sell or distribute in the United States in the Field any irrigating solution that has anti-microbial properties other than the Licensed Products so long as the Company has Exclusivity.

 

The Distribution Agreement is for a three (3) year term with automatic renewals for successive two (2) year periods; provided that the Company and PuriCore have agreed upon sales volume targets for each renewal period (such volume targets not to increase by more than ten (10%) percent year over year unless otherwise agreed) and provided that the cost terms shall be no less favorable than the twelve (12) months leading up to the start of such renewal period. In no event will the Distribution Agreement survive beyond the expiration or invalidation of all of PuriCore's patents.

 

During the initial term of the Distribution Agreement, the Company is obligated to either purchase or pay a minimum of $2 million in gross margin value to PuriCore for the Licensed Products (the "Minimum Payment"). The Minimum Payment is subject to downward adjustment and elimination in the event that (i) PuriCore chooses to eliminate Exclusivity, (ii) the Company's right to manufacture the Licensed Products under certain conditions has been triggered but the Company is unable to manufacture the Licensed Products or to have the Licensed Products manufactured for it by third parties or (iii) the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has made a final determination that prohibits the sale of the licensed products for use in the Field. As of June 30, 2012, Misonix has incurred approximately $321,750 towards the Minimum Payment, leaving a Minimum Payment balance of $1,678,250. At the start of fiscal 2012, the discounted value of the note was $650,000. During fiscal 2012, Misonix has purchased $451,883 of Licensed Products from Puricore, which has been offset against the note, leaving a note receivable balance of $298,117.

 

The Company has the right to manufacture the Licensed Products if PuriCore is unable to meet certain performance standards and will pay PuriCore a royalty after the $2 million in gross margin value requirement has been satisfied if the Company is then manufacturing the Licensed Products.

 

During a renewal period, PuriCore may terminate the Distribution Agreement (i) if the Company fails to purchase the agreed upon volume target for such renewal period and does not cure such failure in accordance with the Distribution Agreement or (ii) upon twelve (12) months’ notice.

Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Reclassification

 

Certain prior period amounts in the accompanying financial statements and related notes have been reclassified to conform to the current period's presentation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. 

 

The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. At June 30, 2012, these financial institutions held cash that was approximately $6,034,000 in excess of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and other government agencies.

Major Customers and Concentration Of Credit Risk [Policy Text Block]

Major Customers and Concentration of Credit Risk

 

Included in sales from continuing operations are sales to Covidien Ltd. (“Covidien”) of $1,484,000 and $3,260,000, Aesculap, Inc. (“Aesculap”) of $1,533,000 and $859,000, and Mentor (a Johnson & Johnson Company) of $1,492,000 and $900,000 for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Total royalties from Covidien related to their sales of the Company's ultrasonic cutting product, which uses high frequency sound waves to coagulate and divide tissue for both open and laparoscopic surgery, were approximately $488,000 and $550,000 during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Accounts receivable from Covidien were approximately $586,000 and $413,000, from Aesculap were approximately $532,000 and $6,300 and from Mentor were approximately $385,000 and $171,000 at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. At June 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company's accounts receivable with customers outside the United States were approximately $700,000 and $674,000, respectively.

Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounts Receivable

 

Accounts receivable, principally trade, are generally due within 30 to 90 days and are stated at amounts due from customers, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customer's current credit worthiness, as determined by a review of their current credit information. The Company continuously monitors aging reports, collections and payments from customers and maintains a provision for estimated credit losses based upon historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While such credit losses have historically been within expectations and the provisions established, the Company cannot guarantee that the same credit loss rates will be experienced in the future. The Company writes off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible.

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories

 

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consist of raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods. Management evaluates the need to record adjustments for impairments of inventory on a quarterly basis. The Company's policy is to assess the valuation of all inventories, including raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods. Inventory items used for demonstration purposes, rentals or on consignment are classified in property, plant and equipment.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost. Minor replacements and maintenance and repair expenses are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 5 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the life of the lease or the useful life of the related asset, whichever is shorter. The Company's policy is to periodically evaluate the appropriateness of the lives assigned to property, plant and equipment and make adjustments if necessary. Inventory items included in property, plant and equipment are depreciated using the straight line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 5 years.

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company records revenue upon shipment for products shipped F.O.B. shipping point. Products shipped F.O.B. destination point are recorded as revenue when received at the point of destination. Shipments under agreements with distributors are not subject to return, and payment for these shipments is not contingent on sales by the distributor. Accordingly the Company recognizes revenue on shipments to distributors in the same manner as with other customers. Fees from exclusive license agreements are recognized ratably over the terms of the respective agreements. Service contracts and royalty income are recognized when earned.

 

The Company currently presents taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities in the statement of operations on a net basis.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Long-Lived Assets

 

The carrying values of intangible and other long-lived assets, excluding goodwill, are periodically reviewed to determine if any impairment indicators are present. If it is determined that such indicators are present and the review indicates that the assets will not be fully recoverable, based on undiscounted estimated cash flows over the remaining amortization and depreciation period, their carrying values are reduced to estimated fair value. Impairment indicators include, among other conditions, cash flow deficits, an historic or anticipated decline in revenue or operating profit, adverse legal or regulatory developments, accumulation of costs significantly in excess of amounts originally expected to acquire the asset and a material decrease in the fair value of some or all of the assets. Assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows generated by other asset groups. No such impairment existed at June 30, 2012 and 2011.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill

  

Goodwill is not amortized. We review goodwill for impairment annually and whenever events or changes indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, or sale or disposition of significant assets or products. Application of these impairment tests requires significant judgments, including estimation of cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the Company’s business, the useful life over which cash flows will occur and determination of the Company’s weighted-average cost of capital. We primarily utilize a discontinued cash flow model in determining the fair value, which consists of Level 3 inputs. Changes in the projected cash flows and discount rate estimates and assumptions underlying the valuation of goodwill could materially affect the determination of fair value at acquisition or during subsequent periods when tested for impairment. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment tests for fiscal 2012 and 2011 in the respective fourth quarter. No impairment of goodwill was deemed to exist.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible and Other Assets

 

The cost of acquiring or processing patents is capitalized at cost. This amount is being amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets, which is approximately 17 years. Net patents reported in intangible and other assets totaled $561,507 and $548,016 at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Accumulated amortization totaled $479,517 and $420,359 at June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Amortization expense for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $59,000 and $65,000, respectively.

 

On October 7, 2010, the Company, F-S and Aesculap entered into a Termination, Amendment and Buy-Back Agreement to Distributor Agreement (the "Termination Agreement"). Pursuant to the Termination Agreement, the parties agreed to terminate, as of October 15, 2010 (the "Termination Date"), (i) Misonix's remaining obligations under the Distributor Agreement dated November 1999 between Aesculap and F-S, as amended (the "Distributor Agreement"), and (ii) Aesculap's rights to sell procedure packs (the "Sale Rights") to the Sonastar Customers (as defined below). On the Termination Date, in consideration of the purchase and sale of (i) Aesculap's current service contracts ("Sonastar Contracts") for the products (the "Products") that are the subject of the Distributor Agreement, customer list and customers currently evaluating the Products all with respect to the sale and servicing of the Products (the "Customer List") and (ii) the Sale Rights, Misonix paid Aesculap $800,000. Misonix assumed all rights, responsibilities and obligations pursuant to and under the (i) Sonastar Contracts and Customer List and (ii) the Sale Rights, including, without limitation, the sale of accessory Products and servicing and training of the Products to the customers with Sonastar Contracts (the "Sonastar Customers"). Misonix also agreed to repurchase from Aesculap the current inventory of (i) new Products held by Aesculap at the price Aesculap paid for such Products and (ii) used Products held by Aesculap for demonstration and/or loaner purposes at prices equal to Aesculap's book-value as of July 31, 2010 for such Products. The purchase price for the current inventory acquired was $519,000. Aesculap also agreed to certain non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions for an eighteen (18) month period.

 

The Company has determined that the acquisition did not constitute a business combination in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification 805, “Business Combinations.” Accordingly, it has been recorded as an asset acquisition with the aggregate cost of $1,319,000 assigned to the assets acquired based upon their relative fair values. The Company has allocated $259,000 of the cost to inventory, $260,000 of the cost to equipment which will be amortized over a three year period on a straight-line basis and $800,000 to customer relationships which will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a five year period.

 

Net customer relationships reported in intangible and other assets totaled $520,000 and $680,000 at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively. Accumulated amortization amounted to $280,000 and $120,000 at June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, respectively. Amortization expenses for the years ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 were $160,000 and $120,000, respectively. 

 

The following is a schedule of estimated future amortization expense as of June 30, 2012:

 

          Customer  
    Patents     Relationships  
2013   $ 70,869     $ 160,000  
2014     68,227       160,000  
2015     62,664       160,000  
2016     59,602       40,000  
2017     58,661       -  
Thereafter     241,484       -  
    $ 561,507     $ 520,000  
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in those periods in which temporary differences become deductible.  Should management determine that it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance against the deferred tax asset would be established in the period such determination was made.

 

The Company recognizes a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such position is measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The Company classifies income tax related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic income (loss) per common share ("Basic EPS") is computed by dividing income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted income (loss) per common share ("Diluted EPS") is computed by dividing income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares and the dilutive common share equivalents and convertible securities then outstanding.

 

Excluded from the calculation of Diluted EPS are options to purchase 1,408,030 shares of common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The excluded shares are any shares in which the average stock price for the quarter or year-to-date is less than the exercise price of the outstanding options in the period in which the Company has net income.

 

Diluted EPS for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012 and the twelve and the unaudited three months ended June 30, 2011 presented is the same as Basic EPS, as the inclusion of the effect of common share equivalents then outstanding would be anti-dilutive. For this reason, excluded from the calculations of Diluted EPS for the twelve months ended June 30, 2012 and twelve and the unaudited three months ended June 30, 2011 are outstanding options to purchase 1,820,930 and 1,795,415 shares, respectively.

Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Comprehensive Income/(Loss)

 

Total comprehensive income/(loss) was $366,325 for the year ended June 30, 2012 and $(3,534,246) for the year ended June 30, 2011.

Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Research and Development

 

All research and development expenses are expensed as incurred and are included in operating expenses.

Advertising Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Advertising Expense

 

The cost of advertising is expensed in the period the advertising first takes place. The Company incurred approximately $105,000 and $56,000 in advertising costs during the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Shipping and Handling Cost, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Shipping and Handling

 

Shipping and handling fees for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $53,000 and $30,000, respectively, and are reported as a component of net sales. Shipping and handling costs for the years ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $92,000 and $79,000, respectively, and are reported as a component of selling expenses.

Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company measures compensation cost for all share based payments at fair value and recognizes the cost over the vesting period.  The Company utilizes the straight line amortization method to recognize the expense associated with the awards with graded vesting terms.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2010, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-28, When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts, to modify goodwill impairment testing for reporting units with a zero or negative carrying amount. Under the amended guidance, an entity must consider whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists for reporting units with a zero or negative carrying amount. If it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, the second step of the goodwill impairment test in ASC 350-20-35 must be performed to measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss, if any. This standard was effective for goodwill impairment analysis for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2010, and became effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning July 1, 2011. The adoption of the guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principlesand International Financial Reporting Standards. This guidance amends U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) to conform with measurement and disclosure requirements in International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”). The amendments change the wording used to describe the requirements in U.S. GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, and they include those that clarify the FASB's intent about the application of existing fair value measurement and disclosure requirements and those that change a particular principle or requirement for measuring fair value or for disclosing information about fair value measurements. In addition, to improve consistency in application across jurisdictions, some changes in wording are necessary to ensure that U.S.  GAAP and IFRS fair value measurement and disclosure requirements are described in the same way. This amended guidance is to be applied prospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company is evaluating the guidance and does not anticipate that adoption will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2011, the FASB amended Accounting Standard Codification 220, Comprehensive Income.  The amendment eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity.  In accordance with the amendment, an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income in one continuous statement or in two separate, but consecutive statements.  Additionally, reclassification adjustments from other comprehensive income to net income will be presented on the face of the financial statements.  The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011, which for the Company is July 1, 2012, with full retrospective application required.  As a result, the adoption of this standard will change how we present other comprehensive income (loss), which has been historically presented as part of our consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

 

In September 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards UpdateNo. 2011-08, Testing Goodwill for Impairment. Under the revised guidance, companies testing goodwill for impairment have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e., step 1 of the goodwill impairment test). If companies determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. This update is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the revised guidance and does not anticipate that adoption will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.