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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2020

Perceptron, Inc. (“Perceptron” “we”, “us” or “our”) develops, produces and sells a comprehensive range of automated industrial metrology products and solutions to manufacturers for dimensional gauging, dimensional inspection and 3D scanning. Our products provide solutions for manufacturing process control as well as sensor and software technologies for non-contact measurement, scanning and inspection applications. We also offer value added services such as training and customer support.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Our Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Perceptron and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Management is required to make certain estimates and assumptions under U.S. GAAP during the preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements. These estimates and assumptions may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as well as the 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.

In particular, management has made estimates and assumptions related to the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") on its business. COVID-19 was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. To help lessen its spread, many countries have implemented travel restrictions and/or required companies to limit or suspend business operations. These actions have disrupted supply chains and company operations around the world. The current environment resulting from COVID-19 is unprecedented and comes with a great deal of uncertainty. See Note 23, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements “COVID-19 Pandemic”, for a discussion of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s business.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is recognized when or as our customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration which we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this principle, we analyze our contracts under the following five steps:

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Identify the contract with the customer

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Identify the performance obligation(s) in the contract

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Determine the transaction price

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Allocate the transaction price to performance obligation(s) in the contract

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Recognize revenue when or as we satisfy a performance obligation

We have contracts with multiple performance obligations in our Measurement Solutions product line such as: equipment, installation, labor support and/or training. Each performance obligation is distinct and we do not provide general rights of return for transferred goods and services. Accordingly, each performance obligation is considered a separate unit of accounting. Our Measurement Solutions are designed and configured to meet each customer’s specific requirements. Timing for the delivery of each performance obligation in the arrangement is primarily determined by the customer’s requirements. Delivery of all performance obligations in an order will typically occur over a three to 15-month period after the order is received. For the equipment performance obligation, we typically recognize revenue when we ship or when the equipment is received by our customer, depending on the specific terms of the contract with our customer. We have elected to treat shipping and handling costs as an activity necessary to fulfill the performance obligation to transfer product to the customer and not as a separate performance obligation. For the installation, labor support and training performance obligations, we generally recognize revenue over time as we perform because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer. Because control transfers over time, based on labor hours, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress toward completion of the performance obligation. We do not have price protection agreements or requirements to buy back inventory. Our history demonstrates that sales returns have been insignificant.

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in “Billed receivables”, “Unbilled receivables” and “Deferred revenue” on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Our Unbilled receivables and Deferred revenues are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period. In addition, we defer certain costs incurred to obtain a contract, primarily related to sales commissions.

We exercise judgment in connection with the determination of the amount of revenue to be recognized in each period. Such judgments include, but are not limited to, allocating consideration to each performance obligation in contracts with multiple performance obligations and determining the estimated selling price for each such performance obligation. Any material changes in these judgments could impact the timing of revenue recognition, which could have a material effect on our financial position and results of operations.

Research and Development

Costs incurred after technological feasibility for certain products are capitalized and will continue to be amortized to cost of goods sold over the estimated lives of these products. All other internal research and development costs, including future software development costs, are expensed as incurred, however, when we utilize outside resources to develop certain new products, including software development, costs incurred after technological feasibility will be capitalized.

Foreign Currency

The financial statements of our wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries are translated in accordance with the ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Translation Matters”. The functional currency of most of our non-U.S. subsidiaries is the local currency. Under this standard, translation adjustments are accumulated in a separate component of shareholders’ equity until disposal of the subsidiary. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are included in our Consolidated Statement of Operations under “Foreign currency loss, net”.

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Other obligations, such as stock options and restricted stock awards, are considered to be potentially dilutive common shares. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of potential dilutive common shares outstanding during the period and adjusts for any changes in income and the repurchase of common shares that would have occurred from the assumed issuance, unless such effect is anti-dilutive. The calculation of diluted shares also takes into effect the average unrecognized non-cash stock-based compensation expense and additional adjustments for tax benefits related to non-cash stock-based compensation expense. Furthermore, we exclude all outstanding options to purchase common stock from the computation of diluted EPS in periods of net losses because the effect is anti-dilutive.

Options to purchase 20,000 and 122,000 of common stock for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted EPS because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Fair value approximates carrying value because of the short maturity of the cash equivalents. At June 30, 2020, we had $10,621,000 in cash and cash equivalents of which $6,821,000 was held in foreign bank accounts. We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Receivable and Concentration of Credit Risk

We market and sell our products principally to automotive manufacturers, line builders, system integrators, original equipment manufacturers and value-added resellers.  Our receivables are principally from a small number of large customers.  We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers.

Billed receivables, net – Billed receivables, net includes amounts billed and currently due from our customers and are generally due within 30 to 60 days of invoicing.  Billed receivables are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Billed receivables outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. We determine our allowance for doubtful accounts by considering a number of factors, including the length of time the billed receivables are past due, our previous loss history, our customers’ current ability to pay their outstanding balance due to us, the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. We write-off billed receivables when they become uncollectible and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Unbilled receivables – Our unbilled receivables include unbilled amounts typically resulting from our Measurement Solutions as we recognize revenue when or as performance obligations are satisfied. Our unbilled receivables include the revenue amount that exceeds the amount billed to the customer, where the right to payment is not solely due to the passage of time. Amounts are stated at their net realizable value.

Deferred Commissions

Our incremental direct costs of obtaining a contract, which consist primarily of sales commissions, are deferred and amortized based on the timing of revenue recognition over the period of contract performance. As of June 30, 2020 and 2019, capitalized commissions of $338,000 and $164,000 respectively, were included in “Other current assets” on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Commission expense recognized during the twelve months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 was $720,000 and $969,000, and is included in “Selling, general and administrative expense” in our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Short-Term and Long-Term Investments

We account for our investments in accordance with ASC 320, “Investments – Debt and Equity Securities”. Investments with a term to maturity between three months to one year are considered short-term investments. Our short-term investments are recorded at fair value, which approximates cost. Changes in the fair value of our equity securities are recognized in net income. For equity securities that do not have readily determinable fair values such as our preferred stock investment, we measure the investment at cost, less any impairment, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer.

Inventory

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. We provide a reserve for obsolescence to recognize inventory impairment for the effects of engineering change orders, age and use of inventory that affect the value of the inventory. The reserve for obsolescence creates a new cost basis for the impaired inventory. When inventory that has previously been impaired is sold or disposed of, the related obsolescence reserve is reduced resulting in the reduced cost basis being reflected in cost of goods sold. A detailed review of the inventory is performed annually with quarterly updates for known changes that have occurred since the annual review.

Fair Value Measurements

The carrying amounts of our financial instruments, which include cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable and amounts due to banks or other lenders, approximate their fair values at June 30, 2020 and 2019. See “Short-Term and Long-Term Investments” for a discussion of our investments. Fair values have been determined through information obtained from market sources and management estimates.

We follow the provisions of ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” for all financial assets and liabilities as well as nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and required specific disclosures about fair value measurements. Our financial instruments include investments classified as available for sale, mutual funds, fixed deposits and certificate of deposits at June 30, 2020.

ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy of valuation techniques based upon whether the inputs to those valuation techniques reflect assumptions other market participants would use based upon market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs), or reflect our assumptions of market participant valuation (unobservable inputs). These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:

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Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that are unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

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Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.

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Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable and reflect management’s estimates and assumptions.

ASC 820 requires the use of observable market data if such data is available without undue cost and effort. See Note 9, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Fair Value Measurements” for further discussion.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost. Depreciation related to machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures is primarily computed on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 15 years. Depreciation on buildings is computed on a straight-line basis over 40 years. Depreciation on building improvements is computed on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 10 to 15 years.

Intangible Assets

We acquired intangible assets consisting of a Trade Name, Customer/Distributor Relationships in addition to goodwill in connection with the acquisitions of Coord3 and NMS in the third quarter of fiscal 2015 which is considered our CMM reporting unit, the adjusted carrying value of which has been reduced to zero at June 30, 2020. Furthermore, we continue to develop intangibles, primarily software. These assets are susceptible to shortened estimated useful lives and changes in fair value due to changes in their use, market or economic changes, or other events or circumstances. The amortization periods for software is five years. See a further discussion on our “Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Subject to Amortization” section below.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Subject to Depreciation and Amortization

Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. In assessing long-lived assets for impairment, assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group to be tested for possible impairment, we compare the undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Fair values of long-lived assets are determined through various techniques, such as applying expected present value calculations to the estimated future cash flows using assumptions a market participant would utilize, or through the use of a third-party independent appraiser or valuation specialist.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, due to the impairment indicators discussed in “Goodwill” below, we assessed whether the carrying amounts of our long-lived assets in the CMM reporting unit (the asset group) may not be recoverable and therefore may be impaired. To assess the recoverability, the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group were analyzed over a range of potential remaining useful lives. The result was that the asset group carrying value exceeded the sum of the undiscounted cash flows. After a fair value analysis, we determined that our trade name and customer relationships were impaired. We recorded a non-cash impairment loss related to these definite-lived intangible assets of $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. See Note 7, “Intangible Assets” for further discussion. There were no impairment indicators for other long-lived assets subject to amortization at that time.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company determined there was a triggering event in the CMM reporting event, caused by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. As a result, the Company assessed whether the carrying amounts of its long-lived assets in the CMM reporting unit (the asset group) may not be recoverable and therefore may be impaired. To assess the recoverability, the undiscounted cash flows of the asset group were analyzed over a range of potential remaining useful lives. The result was that the asset group carrying value exceeded the sum of the undiscounted cash flows. After a fair value analysis, it was determined the trade name was not recoverable and was impaired. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment loss of $0.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. See Note 7 “Intangible Assets” for further discussion. There were no impairment indicators for other long-lived assets subject to amortization.

Goodwill

Goodwill is not subject to amortization and is reviewed at least annually in the fourth quarter of each year using data as of March 31 of that year, or earlier if an event occurs or circumstances change and there is an indicator of impairment. The impairment test consists of comparing a reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value. A reporting unit is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. Goodwill is recorded in our CMM reporting unit. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of goodwill impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and the testing for recoverability of a significant asset group. Our goodwill impairment analysis also includes a comparison of the aggregate estimated fair value of all reporting units to our total market capitalization. Therefore, our stock may trade below our book value and a significant and sustained decline in our stock price and market capitalization could result in goodwill impairment charges.

Companies have the option to evaluate goodwill impairment based upon qualitative factors similar to the indicators described above. If it is determined that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, including goodwill, a quantitative assessment is required. Otherwise, no further analysis is necessary.

In a quantitative assessment, the fair value of a reporting unit is determined and then compared to its carrying value. A reporting unit’s fair value is determined based upon consideration of various valuation methodologies, including the income approach and multiples of current and future earnings. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, a goodwill impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value; however, the loss recognized cannot exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, we completed our annual goodwill impairment testing. The impairment test consisted of a quantitative assessment due to a decrease in our stock price in the fourth quarter 2019 and uncertainty with future revenue growth primarily due to companies postponing decisions about purchasing new capital goods such as CMMs. The estimated fair value for the CMM reporting unit was determined using the income approach and the market approach, both of which yielded similar fair values. With the income approach, fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. We use our internal forecasts to estimate future cash flows and include an estimate of long-term future growth rates based on our most recent views of the long-term outlook for the business. Other significant assumptions and estimates used in the income approach include terminal growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures, and changes in future working capital requirements. Such projections contain management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period. The discount rate is sensitive to changes in interest rates and other market rates in place at the time the assessment is performed. The discount rate used in the annual valuation was 16.0% for CMM. With the market approach, fair value is determined based on applying selected pricing multiples to CMM’s historical and expected earnings. The pricing multiples are derived based on the observed pricing multiples for identified comparable publicly traded companies. Based on the results of the 2019 annual impairment test, the fair value of our CMM reporting unit was less than its carrying value. As a result, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $6.0 million due in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 to the lack of projected growth in the sales of our Off-Line Measurement Solutions. This impairment was not deductible for income tax purposes.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company determined there was a triggering event in the CMM reporting unit, caused by the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions. As a result, the Company performed an interim quantitative impairment test as of March 31, 2020. The estimated fair value for the CMM reporting unit was determined using the income approach. With the income approach, fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. The discount rate is sensitive to changes in interest rates and other market rates in place at the time the assessment is performed. The discount rate used in the valuation was 18.5%. The future cash flows were based upon internal forecasts and include an estimate of long-term future growth rates based on the most recent views of the long-term outlook for the business. Other significant assumptions and estimates used in the income approach include terminal growth rates future estimates of capital expenditures, and changes in future working capital requirements. There is inherent uncertainty associated with these key assumptions including the duration of the economic downturn associated with COVID-19 and the recovery period. Such projections are considered Level 3 on the fair value hierarchy and contain management’s best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period. The result of the goodwill impairment test indicated the fair value of the Company’s CMM reporting unit was less than its carrying value. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill charge of $1.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

The impairment loss is recorded in “Severance, impairment and other charges” on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. After the impairment charge, the adjusted carrying value of CMM’s goodwill was zero at June 30, 2020 compared to $1.7 million as of June 30, 2019.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue is recognized when billings are issued or deposits received in advance of our satisfaction of specific performance obligations, primarily under our Measurement Solutions.

Deferred 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 basis and the effects of operating losses 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. A valuation allowance is provided for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that these items will either expire before we are able to realize their benefit or future deductibility is uncertain (see Note 21, “Income Taxes” for further discussion).

Warranty

Our In-Line and Near-Line Measurement Solutions generally carry a one to three-year warranty for parts and a one-year warranty for labor and travel related to warranty. Product sales to the forest products industry carry a three-year warranty for TriCam^® sensors. Sales of ScanWorks^® have a one-year warranty for parts. Sales of WheelWorks^® products have a two-year warranty for parts. Our Off-Line Measurement Solutions generally carry a twelve-month warranty after the machine passes the acceptance test or a fifteen-month warranty from the date of shipment, whichever date comes first, on parts only. We provide a reserve for warranty based on our experience and knowledge.

Factors affecting our warranty reserve include the number of units sold or in-service as well as historical and anticipated rates of claims and cost per claim. We periodically assess the adequacy of our warranty reserve based on changes in these factors. If a special circumstance arises which requires a higher level of warranty, we make a special warranty provision commensurate with the facts.

Self–Insurance

Since January 1, 2017, we have used a fully-insured model for health and vision coverages we offer our U.S employees. We are currently self-insured for any short-term disability claims we may have outstanding.

New Accounting Pronouncements / Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326) (ASU 2016-13), which requires the measurement of all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date to be based on historical experience, current conditions as well as reasonable and supportable forecasts. In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASU 2018-19). ASU 2018-19 clarifies that receivables arising from operating leases are not within the scope of ASU 2016-13. ASU 2016-13, as amended, is effective for the Company on July 1, 2023, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 to be material on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-15 – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract (ASU 2018-15), which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing costs incurred to develop or obtain internal use software. ASU 2018-15 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2020. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In November 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-11—Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (ASU 2019-11). The amendments in this Update represent changes to clarify, correct errors in, or improve the Codification. The amendments make the Codification easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating inconsistencies and providing clarifications. The effective dates and transition requirements for ASU 2019-11 are the same as ASU 2016-13. ASU 2019-11 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12—Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASU 2019-12). The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. ASU 2019-12 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In January 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-01—Investments—Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815)—Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815 (a consensus of the Emerging Issues Task Force) (ASU 2020-01). The amendments in this ASU clarify certain interactions between the guidance to account for certain equity securities under Topic 321, the guidance to account for investments under the equity method of accounting in Topic 323, and the guidance in Topic 815, which could change how an entity accounts for an equity security under the measurement alternative or a forward contract or purchased option to purchase securities that, upon settlement of the forward contract or exercise of the purchased option, would be accounted for under the equity method of accounting or the fair value option in accordance with Topic 825, Financial Instruments. These amendments improve current GAAP by reducing diversity in practice and increasing comparability of the accounting for these interactions. ASU 2020-01 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 – Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirement for Fair Value Measurement (ASU 2018-13), which changes the disclosures related to, among other aspects of fair value, unrealized gains and losses, the range and weighted average of significant unobservable inputs used to develop Level 3 fair value measurement and the narrative description of measurement uncertainty. ASU 2018-13 is effective for the Company on July 1, 2021. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 Leases (ASU 2016-2), which establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. The Company adopted this guidance on July 1, 2019, using the modified retrospective approach.

The adoption of the standard resulted in the recognition of net operating lease right-of-use assets of $4.0 million and operating lease liabilities of $3.9 million on the consolidated balance sheet as of July 1, 2019 primarily related to the Company’s real estate operating leases. The operating lease right-of-use asset includes the impact of deferred rent. The Company does not have any finance leases.

The Company elected to apply the package of practical expedients upon transition, which includes no reassessment of whether existing contracts are or contain leases and allowed for the lease classification for existing leases to be retained. The Company did not elect the practical expedient to use hindsight, and accordingly the initial lease term did not differ under the new standard versus prior accounting practice. After transition, in certain instances, the cost of renewal options will be recognized earlier in the term of the lease than under the previous lease accounting rules. The Company has selected as its accounting policy to keep leases with a term of twelve months or less off the balance sheet and recognize these lease payments on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

See Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements, “Leases” for further information on the impact of the new standard.

In February 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-02—Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (ASU 2018-02), which allows for a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. ASU 2018-02 was adopted on July 1, 2019 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or disclosures.