Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within required time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
We conducted, under the supervision of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of June 30, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective. Management believes that the consolidated financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are fairly presented in all material respects in accordance with U.S GAAP, and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have certified that, based on their knowledge, the consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present in all material respects the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, statement of shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the periods presented in this report.
The Company acquired Canada’s Best Holdings (“CBH”) on March 11, 2025. Management excluded CBH from its evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025. Including goodwill and acquired intangible assets, CBH represented 10% of the Company’s total consolidated assets as of June 30, 2025, and 1% of the Company’s total consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing on page 31 of this report is incorporated by reference in this Item 9A.
Changes in Internal Control
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2025, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. See Management’s Report On Internal Control Over Financial Reporting on page 31.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
During the three months ended June 30, 2025, none of our directors or officers (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) adopted or terminated “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information about our directors and officers may be found under the captions “Nominees for Board of Directors” and “Executive Officers” in our Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held November 4, 2025 (the “Proxy Statement”). Information about our Audit Committee may be found under the caption “Committees of the Board” in the Proxy Statement. That information is incorporated herein by reference. Information about our trading policies and procedures can be found under the caption “Long-Term Incentive Plan” in the proxy statement. That information is incorporated herein by reference.
We have adopted a code of business conduct that applies to all of our employees, including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial, and other finance organization employees. The code of business conduct is publicly available on our website at lsicorp.com. If we make any substantive amendments to the code of business conduct or grant any waiver, including any implicit waiver, from a provision of the code to our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we will disclose the nature of the amendment or waiver on our website or in a report on Form 8-K.
We will provide disclosures of delinquent Section 16(a) reports, if any, in our Proxy Statement under the caption “Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports,” and such disclosures, if any, in incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions “Director Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” and “Compensation Committee Report” is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information in the Proxy Statement set forth under the captions “Security Ownership,” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” is incorporated herein by reference.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Corporate Governance” and “Related Person Transactions” is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
Information concerning fees and services provided by our principal accountant, Grant Thornton LLP (PCAOB ID No. [248]), appears in the Proxy Statement under the headings “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” and “Committees of the Board” and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)
The following documents are filed as part of this report:
(1)
Consolidated Financial Statements appear as part of Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
(2)
Exhibits – Exhibits set forth below are either on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated by reference as exhibits hereto, or are filed with this Form 10-K.
Exhibit
No.
Exhibit Description
2.1
Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of April 18, 2024, among EMI Acquisition Company, Inc., EMI Industries, LLC, LSI (with respect to Section 7.11’ s Parent Guaranty provisions) and the Sellers identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to LSI ’ s Form 8-K filed on April 19, 2024)++
3.1
Amended and Restated (Consolidated) Articles of Incorporation of LSI (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to LSI’ s Form 8-K filed on November 7, 2022).
3.2
Amended and Restated Code of Regulations of LSI (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to LSI’ s Form 10-K filed on September 11, 2020).
4.1
Description of Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to LSI’ s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on September 6, 2019).
10.1
Third Amendment to Loan Documents dated February 21, 2017, between LSI and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to LSI’ s Form 8-K filed on February 21, 2017).
10.2
Fourth Amendment to Loan Documents dated February 28, 2019, between LSI and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on May 8, 2019).
10.3
Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated as of June 19, 2014 between LSI and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of LSI ’ s Form 10-K filed on September 10, 2014).
10.4*
Amended and Restated 2019 Omnibus Award Plan (incorporated by reference to LSI’ s Schedule 14A filed on September 14, 2022).
10.5
Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI ’ s Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2016)
10.6*
LSI Industries Inc. Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan (Amended and Restated as of January 24, 2024) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of LSI ’ s Form 10-Q filed on May 6, 2024).
10.7*
Employment Agreement between LSI and James A. Clark (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s 8-K filed on October 17, 2018).
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10.8*
Employment Offer Letter between LSI and James E. Galeese (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s Form 8-K filed on June 13, 2017).
10.9*
Employment Offer Letter between LSI and Thomas A. Caneris (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s Form 8-K filed on August 5, 2019).
10.10*
Form of Change in Control Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on January 29, 2021).
10.11
Fifth Amendment to Loan Documents dated as of March 30, 2021, between LSI and PNC Bank, National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s Form 8-K filed on April 1, 2021).
10.12*
Form of Supplemental Benefits Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on January 29, 2021).
10.13*
Form of 2019 Omnibus Award Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on November 5, 2020).
10.14*
Form of 2019 Omnibus Award Plan Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on February 4, 2022).
10.15*
Form of 2019 Omnibus Award Plan Performance Stock Unit Award Agreement++ (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on February 4, 2022).
10.16*
LSI Industries Inc. 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to LSI’ s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on September 15, 2021).
10.17
Sixth Amendment to Loan Documents dated as of September 30, 2021, between LSI and PNC Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on February 4, 2022).
10.18*
Fiscal Year 2024 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)++ (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on November 6, 2023).
10.19*
Fiscal Year 2025 Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) ++ (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on November 8, 2024)
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Code of Business Conduct
19
Insider Trading Policy and Anti-Hedging and Pledging Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19 to LSI’ s Form 10-Q filed on February 7, 2025).
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Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (Grant Thornton LLP)
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Power of Attorney (included as part of signature page)
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a)
32.1
18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Certification of Principal Executive Officer
32.2
18 U.S.C. Section 1350 Certification of Principal Financial Officer
97.1
Executive Compensation Recoupment Policy
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Document
104
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101)
*Management compensatory agreement.
++ Certain portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) of Regulation S-K. The omitted information is not material and would likely cause competitive harm to the Registrant if publicly disclosed. The Registrant hereby agrees to furnish a copy of any omitted portion to the SEC upon request.
LSI will provide shareholders with any exhibit upon the payment of a specified reasonable fee, which fee shall be limited to LSI’s reasonable expenses in furnishing such exhibit. The exhibits identified herein as being filed with the SEC have been so filed with the SEC but may not be included in this version of the Annual Report to Shareholders.
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
Not included.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
September 11, 2025
BY:
/s/ James A. Clark
Date
James A. Clark
Chief Executive Officer and President
We, the undersigned directors, and officers of LSI Industries Inc. hereby severally constitute James A. Clark and James E. Galeese, and each of them singly, our true and lawful attorneys with full power to them and each of them to sign for us, in our names in the capacities indicated below, any and all amendments to this Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
/s/ James A. Clark
Chief Executive Officer and President
James A. Clark
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ James E. Galeese
Executive Vice President, and Chief Financial Officer
James E. Galeese
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ Robert P. Beech
Director
Robert P. Beech
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ Ronald D. Brown
Director
Ronald D. Brown
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ Amy L. Hanson
Director
Amy L. Hanson
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ Ernest W. Marshall, Jr.
Director
Ernest W. Marshall, Jr.
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ Chantel E. Lenard
Director
Chantel E. Lenard
Date: September 11, 2025
/s/ Wilfred T. O’Gara
Director
Wilfred T. O’Gara
Date: September 11, 2025
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MANAGEMENT ’ S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of the Company’s operations and financial condition. MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying Notes to Financial Statements (Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K). This section generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended June 30, 2025, compared to the year ended June 30, 2024. For a discussion of the year ended June 30, 2024, compared to the year ended June 30, 2023, please refer to Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Overview
LSI Industries Inc. (LSI) is a leading producer of non-residential lighting and retail display solutions. Non-residential lighting consists of American-made fixtures and services for both indoor and outdoor applications satisfying the specific performance requirements of our customers. Retail display solutions consist of multiple custom products and services which enhance our customer’s brand image and improve the customer shopping experience. We offer customers in target vertical markets a package solution set of both lighting and display solutions, providing value for the customer by working with one partner to manage their regional and national location programs, versus multiple suppliers.
Summary of Consolidated Results
Net Sales by Business Segment
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Lighting Segment
$
248,357
$
262,413
Display Solutions Segment
325,020
207,225
Total Net Sales
$
573,377
$
469,638
Operating Income (Loss) by Business Segment
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Lighting Segment
$
30,253
$
33,327
Display Solutions Segment
26,353
19,969
Corporate and Eliminations
(20,837
)
(17,779
)
Total Operating Income
$
35,769
$
35,517
Fiscal 2025 net sales of $573.4 million increased 22% compared to fiscal 2024 net sales of $470.0 million. The increase in net sales was attributed to a $117.8 million or 57% increase in net sales of the Display Solutions Segment, partially offset by a $14.1 or 5% decline in net sales of the Lighting Segment. The Display Solutions Segment generated organic growth of 17% driven by increased sales across all product categories and vertical markets supported mostly by the grocery and refueling/ C-Store verticals. The Company’s acquisition of EMI and CBH contributed an additional $85.3 million of the year-over-year sales growth of the Display Solutions Segment. The decline in sales in the Lighting Segment is attributed to the comparison of year-over-year sales of large lighting projects. In fiscal 2024, the Company had several large lighting projects that did not repeat in fiscal 2025. While there was a year-over-year decline in large lighting projects, small project activity continued to increase over the prior year period while large lighting projects order activity increased in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Fiscal 2025 operating income of $35.8 million represents a 1% increase from fiscal 2024 operating income of $35.5 million. Fiscal 2025 adjusted operating income, a Non-GAAP financial measure, was $48.4 million compared to adjusted fiscal 2024 operating income of $46.4 million. While sales increased 22% compared to the same period last year, Non-GAAP operating income rose 4%. The increase in sales was partially offset by the dilutive impact of acquisitions and by customer mix. Refer to “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to U.S. GAAP measures
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This report includes adjustments to GAAP operating income, net income, and earnings per share for the fiscal years 2025 and 2024. Operating income, net income, and earnings per share, which exclude the impact of long-term performance-based compensation expense, the amortization expense of acquired intangible assets, commercial growth opportunity expense, acquisition costs, the lease expense on the step-up basis of acquired leases, and restructuring and severance costs, are non-GAAP financial measures. We further note that while the amortization expense of acquired intangible assets is excluded from the non-GAAP financial measures, the revenue of the acquired companies is included in the measures, and the acquired assets contribute to the generation of revenue. We believe these non-GAAP measures will provide increased transparency to our core operating performance of the business. This report includes additional non-GAAP financial measures, including Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA), Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and organic sales growth. We believe that these are useful as supplemental measures in assessing the operating performance of our business. These measures are used by our management, including our chief operating decision maker, to evaluate business results, and are frequently referenced by those who follow the Company. These non-GAAP measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, the non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP measures have limitations, in that they do not reflect all amounts associated with our results as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Therefore, these measures should be used only to evaluate our results in conjunction with corresponding GAAP measures. Below is a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to net income and earnings per share reported for the periods indicated along with the calculation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA, and organic sales growth.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income:
(In thousands, except per share data)
2025
2024
Diluted
EPS
Diluted
EPS
Net income as reported
$
24,383
$
0.79
$
24,977
$
0.83
Long-term performance based compensation
3,951
(1)
0.13
3,272
(7)
0.11
Consulting expense: commercial growth opportunities
62
(2)
-
-
-
Acquisition costs
838
(3)
0.03
735
(8)
0.02
Lease expense on the step-up basis of acquired leases
285
(4)
0.01
-
-
Restructuring/severance costs
240
(5)
0.01
396
(9)
0.01
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets
4,745
(6)
0.16
3,671
(10)
0.13
Foreign currency transaction gain on intercompany loan
(489
)
(0.02
)
-
-
Tax rate difference between reported and adjusted net income
(1,132
)
(0.04
)
(757
)
(0.03
)
Net income adjusted
$
32,883
$
1.07
$
32,294
$
1.07
Effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2025, LSI includes the amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets as an add-back to its non-GAAP reconciliation. Prior quarter non-GAAP reconciliations have been adjusted accordingly.
The following represents the income tax effects of the adjustments in the tables above, which were calculated using the estimated combined U.S., Canada and Mexico effective income tax rates for the periods indicated:
(1) $988
(2) $19
(3) $209
(4) $71
(5) $60
(6) $1,124
(7) $1,108
(8) $266
(9) $143
(10) $1,287
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The reconciliation of reported earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share may not produce identical amounts due to rounding differences.
Reconciliation of operating income to adjusted operating income:
2025
2024
(In thousands)
Operating income as reported
$
35,769
$
35,517
Long-term performance based compensation
4,939
4,380
Consulting expense: commercial growth opportunities
81
-
Acquisition costs
1,047
1,001
Lease expense on the step-up basis of acquired leases
356
-
Restructuring/severance costs
300
539
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets
5,869
4,958
Adjusted operating income
$
48,361
$
46,395
Reconciliation of net income to EBITDA to adjusted EBITDA:
2025
2024
(In thousands)
Net income - reported
$
24,383
$
24,977
Income tax
8,655
8,122
Interest expense, net
3,129
2,156
Other expense (income)
(398
)
262
Operating income as reported
$
35,769
$
35,517
Depreciation and amortization
12,575
9,999
EBITDA
$
48,344
$
45,516
Acquisition costs
1,047
1,001
Long-term performance based compensation
4,939
4,380
Restructuring/severance costs
300
539
Lease expense on the step-up basis of acquired leases
356
-
Consulting expense: commercial growth opportunities
81
-
Adjusted EBITDA
$
55,067
$
51,436
Reconciliation of cash flow from operations to free cash flow:
2025
2024
(In thousands)
Cash flow from operations
$
38,118
$
43,393
Capital expenditures
(3,465
)
(5,388
)
Free cash flow
$
34,653
$
38,005
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Net debt to adjusted EBITDA:
June 30,
June 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Debt as reported
$
48,557
$
54,229
Less:
Cash and cash equivalents as reported
3,457
4,110
Net debt
$
45,100
$
50,119
Adjusted EBITDA
$
55,067
$
51,436
Net debt to adjusted EBITDA
0.82
0.97
Twelve Months Ended
Organic compared to inorganic Sales
FY 2025
FY 2024
% Variance
Lighting Segment
$
248,357
$
262,413
-5
%
Display Solutions Segment
- Comparable Display Solutions Sales
221,641
189,152
17
%
- EMI
94,830
18,073
- Canada's Best
8,549
-
Total Diplay Solutions Sales
325,020
207,225
57
%
Total net sales
573,377
469,638
22
%
Less:
EMI
`
94,830
18,073
Canada's Best
8,549
-
Total organic net sales
$
469,998
$
451,565
4
%
Results of Operations
2025 Compared to 2024
Display Solutions Segment
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Net Sales
$
325,020
$
207,225
Gross Profit
$
57,476
$
44,195
Operating Income
$
26,353
$
19,969
Display Solutions net sales of $325.0 million increased 57% from same period in fiscal 2024. This segment generated organic growth of 17% driven by increased sales across all major product categories and vertical markets supported mostly by the grocery and refueling/ C-Store verticals. The Company’s acquisitions of EMI and CBH also contributed $85.3 million of the year-over-year sales growth of the Display Solutions Segment.
Gross profit of $57.5 million in fiscal 2025 increased 30% from the same period of fiscal 2024. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased to 18% from 21% in the same period of fiscal 2024 as a result of the dilutive impact of acquisitions and by customer mix.
Operating expenses of $31.1 million in fiscal 2025 increased 29% from the same period of fiscal 2024, primarily driven by the acquisitions of EMI and CBH and by continued investment in commercial initiatives to drive growth.
Fiscal 2025 operating income of $26.4 million in fiscal 2025 increased 32% from the same period of fiscal 2024. The increase in operating income of 6.4 million was driven by the net effect of an increase in net sales partially offset by the dilutive impact of acquisitions and by customer mix.
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Lighting Segment
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Net Sales
$
248,357
$
262,413
Gross Profit
$
84,390
$
89,026
Operating Income
$
30,253
$
33,327
Lighting Segment net sales of $248.4 million in fiscal 2025 decreased 5% compared to net sales of $262.4 million in the same period in fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2024, the Company had several large lighting projects that did not repeat in fiscal 2025. While there was a year-over-year decline in large lighting projects, small project activity continued to increase over the prior year period while large lighting projects order activity increased in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025.
Gross profit of $84.4 million in fiscal 2025 decreased 5% from the same period of fiscal 2024. The decline in gross profit is attributed to the decline in sales. Despite a decline in gross profit due to a decline in sales, gross profit as a percentage of sales improved marginally. Maintaining a comparable gross margin rate on lower sales was the result of an increase in a higher mix of value applications, and effective cost management.
Operating expenses of $54.1 million in fiscal 2025 decreased 3% from the same period of fiscal 2024, driven mostly by lower commission expense from lower sales, and effective cost management.
Fiscal 2025 Lighting Segment operating income of $30.3 million decreased 9% from operating income of $33.3 million in the same period of fiscal 2024 primarily driven by decreased net sales partially offset by an increase in a higher mix of value applications, stable pricing, and effective cost management.
Corporate and Eliminations
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Gross (Loss)/Profit
$
4
$
(53
)
Operating (Loss)
$
(20,837
)
$
(17,779
)
The gross (loss) relates to the intercompany profit in inventory elimination.
Operating expenses of $20.8 million in fiscal 2025 increased 17% from the same period of fiscal 2024. The increase in expense is the result of an increase in investment in commercial initiatives to support the growth of the Company, including the cost associated with acquisitions, and performance related compensation programs.
Consolidated Results
The Company reported $3.1 million and $2.2 million of net interest expense in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. The increase in interest expense is the result of the funds borrowed to acquire EMI in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 along with the funds borrowed to acquire CBH in the third quarter of fiscal 2025, partially offset by decreased borrowing costs. The Company also recorded other (income)/expense of ($0.4) million and $0.3 million in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively, both of which is related to net foreign exchange currency transaction gains and losses through the Company’s Mexican and Canadian subsidiaries.
The $8.7 million of income tax expense in fiscal 2025 represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 26.2%. The $8.1 million of income tax expense in fiscal 2024 represents a consolidated effective tax rate of 24.5%. The increase in the effective tax rate from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025 is primarily driven by an increase in state, local and foreign income taxes across the multiple tax jurisdictions where LSI has a physical presence partially offset by the favorable tax treatment of the Company’s long-term performance-based compensation.
The Company reported net income of $24.4 million in fiscal 2025, compared to net income of $25.0 million in fiscal 2024. Non-GAAP adjusted net income was $32.9 million for fiscal 2025, compared to adjusted net income of $32.3 million for fiscal 2024 (Refer to the Non-GAAP tables above). The increase in Non-GAAP adjusted net income is primarily the net result of an increase in net sales partially offset by unfavorable product mix. Diluted adjusted earnings per share of $1.07 was reported in fiscal 2025, compared to the same diluted adjusted earnings per share of $1.07 in the same period of fiscal 2024. The weighted average common shares outstanding for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share in fiscal 2025, were 30,832,000 shares compared to 30,068,000 shares in the same period last year.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company considers our level of cash on hand, borrowing capacity, current ratio and working capital levels to be our most important measures of short-term liquidity. For long-term liquidity indicators, we believe our ratio of long-term debt to equity and our historical levels of net cash flows from operating activities to be the most important measures.
Working capital was $96.8 million at June 30, 2025, compared to $83.3 million at June 30, 2024. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.0 to 1 as of June 30, 2025, compared to a ratio of 2.1 to 1 as of June 30, 2024. The acquisition of Canada’s Best Holding (CBH) in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 accounted for $9.7 million of the increase in net working capital. When the impact of the acquisition of CBH is removed from the year-over-year comparison, net working capital increased $5.4 million. The net increase in net working capital excluding CBH was mostly due to a $18.8 million increase in net accounts receivable, an increase of $4.0 million in net inventory, partially offset by a $13.6 million increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses and a 3.2 million reduction in refundable income taxes.
Net accounts receivable were $104.3 million and $78.6 million at June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively with CBH accounting for $6.9 million of net accounts receivable as of June 30, 2025. Net accounts receivable increased $18.8 million excluding CBH’s net accounts receivable, primarily the result of a period-over period increase in sales. Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) was 57 days and 58 days as of June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively. We believe that our receivables are ultimately collectible or recoverable, net of certain reserves, and that aggregate allowances for credit losses are adequate.
Net inventories were $79.8 million and $70.9 million at June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively, with CBH accounting for $5.0 million of the $79.8 million total net inventory at June 30, 2025. Net inventory increased $3.9 million excluding CBH’s net inventory. The increase of $3.9 million is the result of a $1.7 million increase in Lighting Segment inventory and a $2.2 million increase in Display Solutions Segment inventory. Inventory levels increased in both reportable segments to support the growth in sales.
Cash generated from operations and borrowing capacity under our credit facility is our primary source of liquidity. Our credit facility consists of a $25 million term loan and $75 million secured revolving line of credit. Both facilities expire in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. As of June 30, 2025, $35.7 million of the revolving line of credit was available. As of June 30, 2025, we are in compliance with all of our loan covenants. We believe that our $100 million credit facility plus cash flows from operating activities are adequate for operational and capital expenditure needs for the next 12 months.
The Company generated $38.1 million of cash from operating activities in fiscal 2025 compared to a generation of cash of $43.4 million in fiscal 2024. The Company continues to effectively manage its working capital while generating cash flow from earnings, resulting in strong cash flow from operations.
The Company consumed $28.0 million of cash from investing activities in fiscal 2025 compared to a consumption of cash of $55.3 million in fiscal 2024. The Company acquired Canada’s Best Holdings for $24.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and acquired EMI Industries, LLC in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 for $49.9 million which contributed significantly to the consumption of cash in both reporting periods. The Company also invested $3.5 million and $5.4 million of cash related to purchases of equipment and tooling in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively, to support sales growth initiatives.
The Company had a net consumption of cash of $11.4 million in fiscal 2025 compared to a net generation of cash of $14.3 million in fiscal 2024 related to financing activities. While the cash generated from operating activities continues to pay down its debt, the Company borrowed funds from its line of credit to acquire EMI and CBH, which impacted net debt activity over the course of the two fiscal years.
The Company has on its balance sheet financial instruments consisting primarily of cash and cash equivalents, revolving lines of credit, and long-term debt. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value because of their short-term maturity and/or variable, market-driven interest rates.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk.
Cash Dividends
In August 2025, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 2, 2025. The indicated annual cash dividend rate for fiscal 2025 was $0.20 per share. The Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding dividends which indicates that dividends will be determined by the Board of Directors at its discretion based upon its evaluation of earnings, cash flow requirements, financial conditions, debt levels, stock repurchases, future business developments and opportunities, and other factors deemed relevant.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates
We have adopted various accounting policies to prepare the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 1. "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Some of those significant accounting policies require us to make difficult, subjective, or complex judgments or estimates. An accounting estimate is considered to be critical if it meets both of the following criteria: (i) the estimate requires assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate is made, and (ii) different estimates reasonably could have been used, or changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur may have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. The significant accounting policy that management believes is critical to the understanding and evaluating our reported financial results is the warranty reserve. For further information see Note 1. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies " of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Warranty Reserves:
The Company offers a limited warranty that its products are free from defects in workmanship and materials. The specific terms and conditions vary somewhat by product line, but generally cover defective products returned within one to five years, with some exceptions where the terms extend to 10 years, from the date of shipment. The Company records warranty liabilities to cover the estimated future costs for repair or replacement of defective returned products as well as products that need to be repaired or replaced in the field after installation. The Company calculates its liability for warranty claims by applying estimates based upon historical claims as a percentage of sales to cover unknown claims, as well as estimating the total amount to be incurred for known warranty issues. Warranty reserves are subject to large reserve adjustments when actual warranty costs differ significantly from cost estimates due to unforeseen claim activity which exceeds historical claim activity such as product failures across several customers or over a wide geographic area. The Company also periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amount as necessary, which can also cause large reserve adjustments. These adjustments may be required in the future, which could adversely affect our gross profit and results of operations. The same methodology was used for calculating warranty reserves in fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2025 which resulted in an increase in the reserves in fiscal 2025.
Business Combination:
From time to time, the Company enters into business combinations. Business acquisitions are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, which allocates the fair value of the purchase consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. In the fair value evaluation of intangible assets acquired, there are significant estimates and assumptions, including forecasts of future cash flows, revenues; and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; as well as the selection of the royalty rates and discount rates. The excess of the purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. The acquisition method of accounting also requires us to refine these estimates over a measurement period not to exceed one year to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. If we are required to adjust provisional amounts that we have recorded for the fair values of assets and liabilities in connection with acquisitions, these adjustments could have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, uncertain tax positions and tax-related valuation allowances are initially recorded in connection with a business combination as of the acquisition date. We continue to collect information and reevaluate these estimates and assumptions periodically and record any adjustments to preliminary estimates to goodwill, provided we are within the measurement period. If outside of the measurement period, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the consolidated statement of operations.
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MANAGEMENT ’ S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Management of LSI Industries Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company” or “LSI”) is responsible for the preparation and accuracy of the financial statements and other information included in this report. LSI’s Management is also responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of Management, including LSI’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025, based on the criteria set forth in “the 2013 Internal Control – Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the reality that judgments in decision making can be faulty, the possibility of human error, and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures.
In meeting its responsibility for the reliability of the financial statements, the Company depends upon its system of internal accounting controls. The system is designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are properly authorized and recorded. The system is supported by policies and guidelines, and by careful selection and training of financial management personnel. The Company also has a Disclosure Controls Committee, whose responsibility is to help ensure appropriate disclosures and presentation of the financial statements and notes thereto. Additionally, the Company has an Internal Audit Department to assist in monitoring compliance with financial policies and procedures.
The Board of Directors meets its responsibility for overview of the Company’s financial statements through its Audit Committee which is composed entirely of independent Directors who are not employees of the Company. The Audit Committee meets periodically with Management and Internal Audit to review and assess the activities of each in meeting their respective responsibilities. Grant Thornton LLP has full access to the Audit Committee to discuss the results of their audit work, the adequacy of internal accounting controls, and the quality of financial reporting.
The Company acquired Canada’s Best Holding (CBH) on March 11, 2025. Management excluded CBH from its evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025. Including goodwill and acquired intangible assets, CBH represented 10% of the Company’s total consolidated assets as of June 30, 2025, and 1% of the Company’s total consolidated sales for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
Based upon LSI’s evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that internal control over financial reporting was effective as of June 30, 2025. We reviewed the results of Management’s assessment with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Additionally, our independent registered public accounting firm audited and independently assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Grant Thornton LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting, which is presented in the financial statements.
James A. Clark
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
James E. Galeese
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer)
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Shareholders
LSI Industries Inc.
Opinion on the financial statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of LSI Industries Inc. (an Ohio corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2025, and the related notes and financial statement schedule included under Item 8 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of June 30, 2025 and 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended June 30, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”), and our report dated September 11, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical audit matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Acquisition of Canada ’ s Best Holdings
As discussed in Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company completed an acquisition agreement wherein the Company acquired 100% ownership of Canada’s Best Holdings on March 11, 2025 for total consideration of $25.9M resulting in the addition of $9.6M of intangible assets. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination. We identified the valuation of the acquired customer relationships as a critical audit matter.
The principal considerations for our determination that the valuation of the acquired customer relationships is a critical audit matter is that the valuation of the acquired customer relationships was considered especially challenging and required significant auditor judgment due to the judgmental assumptions established by management in determining fair value measurements of the acquired customers relationships, which includes prospective financial information and discount rate. The Company, utilizing third-party specialists, used an income approach – excess earnings to measure the identified customer relationships. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort, including the need to involve professionals having expertise in the valuation of acquired intangible assets, when performing audit procedures to evaluate management’s judgments and conclusions related to the valuation of the acquired customer relationships.
Our audit procedures related to the valuation of the acquired customer relationships included the following, among others:
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Tested management’s process and related internal controls for developing the fair value estimate, including the development of key assumptions, including prospective financial information and discount rate for the valuation of the acquired customer relationships
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Tested the completeness and accuracy of the underlying data used to develop the fair value estimate
●
Evaluated the appropriateness of the valuation model and methodology used by management with the assistance of professionals with specialized skills and knowledge
●
Assessed the reasonableness of management’s prospective financial information by comparing the projections to historical results and industry trends
●
Involved professionals with specialized skills and knowledge to assist in the evaluation of the significant assumptions used by management including prospective financial information and discount rate for the valuation of the acquired customer relationships.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2009.
Chicago, Illinois
September 11, 2025
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Shareholders
LSI Industries Inc.
Opinion on internal control over financial reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of LSI Industries Inc. (an Ohio corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2025, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2025, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025, and our report dated September 11, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Our audit of, and opinion on, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting does not include the internal control over financial reporting of Canada’s Best Holdings (“CBH”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, whose financial statements reflect total assets and revenues constituting 10 percent and 1 percent, respectively, of the related consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended June 30, 2025. As indicated in Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, CBH was acquired during fiscal year 2025. Management’s assertion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting excluded internal control over financial reporting of CBH.
Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP
Chicago, Illinois
September 11, 2025
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
(In thousands, except per share data)
Twelve Months Ended
2025
2024
Net Sales
$
573,377
$
469,638
Cost of products and services sold
431,372
335,962
Restructuring/Severance costs
225
508
Gross profit
141,780
133,168
Selling and administrative expenses
105,936
97,619
Restructuring/Severance costs
75
32
Operating income
35,769
35,517
Interest expense
3,129
2,156
Other (income) and expense
( 398
)
262
Income before income taxes
33,038
33,099
Income tax expense
8,655
8,122
Net income
$
24,383
$
24,977
Earnings per common share (see Note 4)
Basic
$
0.82
$
0.86
Diluted
$
0.79
$
0.83
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic
29,903
29,049
Diluted
30,832
30,068
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
(In thousands)
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Net Income
$
24,383
$
24,977
Foreign currency translation adjustment
627
( 137
)
Comprehensive Income
$
25,010
$
24,840
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2025, and 2024
(In thousands, except shares)
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
3,457
$
4,110
Accounts receivable, less allowance for credit losses of $ 1,152 and $ 848 , respectively
104,347
78,626
Inventories
79,818
70,913
Refundable income tax
-
3,197
Other current assets
6,544
5,653
Total current assets
194,166
162,499
Property, plant and equipment, at cost
Land
4,029
4,010
Buildings
24,575
24,757
Machinery and equipment
77,858
74,204
Buildings under finance leases
-
2,033
Construction in progress
989
1,611
107,451
106,615
Less accumulated depreciation
( 76,297
)
( 73,655
)
Net property, plant and equipment
31,154
32,960
Goodwill
64,548
57,397
Intangible assets, net
78,258
73,916
Operating lease right-of-use assets
17,187
15,912
Deferred tax assets
7,302
4,921
Other long-term Assets, net
3,747
1,195
Total assets
$
396,362
$
348,800
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (continued)
June 30, 2025, and 2024
(In thousands, except shares)
June 30,
June 30,
2025
2024
LIABILITIES & SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
3,571
$
3,571
Accounts payable
48,526
32,192
Accrued expenses
45,252
43,444
Total current liabilities
97,349
79,207
Long-term debt
44,986
50,658
Finance lease liabilities
-
636
Operating lease liabilities
12,047
11,267
Other long-term liabilities
4,695
2,677
Deferred tax liabilities
3,209
-
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
3,354
-
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred shares, without par value; Authorized 1,000,000 shares, none issued
-
-
Common shares, without par value; Authorized 50,000,000 shares; Outstanding 30,054,532 and 29,222,414 shares, respectively
163,692
156,365
Treasury shares, without par value
( 10,011
)
( 8,895
)
Key executive compensation
10,011
8,895
Retained earnings
66,201
47,788
Accumulated other comprehensive income
829
202
Total shareholders' equity
230,722
204,355
Total liabilities & shareholders' equity
$
396,362
$
348,800
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS ’ EQUITY
For the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
(amounts in thousands)
Common Shares
Treasury Shares
Key Executive
Accumulated
Other
Total
Number Of
Number Of
Compensation
Retained
Comprehensive
Shareholders'
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Amount
Earnings
Income (Loss)
Equity
Balance at June 30, 2023
28,488
$
148,691
( 922
)
$
( 7,166
)
$
7,166
$
28,548
$
339
$
177,578
Net Income
-
-
-
-
-
24,977
-
24,977
Other comprehensive (loss)
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 137
)
( 137
)
Board stock compensation
32
450
-
-
-
-
-
450
ESPP stock awards
14
194
-
-
-
-
-
194
Restricted stock units issued, net of shares withheld for tax withholdings
324
( 447
)
-
-
-
-
-
( 447
)
Shares issued for deferred compensation
131
1,875
-
-
-
-
-
1,875
Activity of treasury shares, net
-
-
( 114
)
( 1,729
)
-
-
-
( 1,729
)
Deferred stock compensation
-
-
-
-
1,729
-
-
1,729
Stock-based compensation expense
-
3,814
-
-
-
-
-
3,814
Stock options exercised, net
233
1,788
-
-
-
-
-
1,788
Dividends — $ 0.20 per share
-
-
-
-
-
( 5,737
)
-
( 5,737
)
Balance at June 30, 2024
29,222
$
156,365
( 1,036
)
$
( 8,895
)
$
8,895
$
47,788
$
202
$
204,355
Net Income
-
-
-
-
-
24,383
-
24,383
Other comprehensive gain
-
-
-
-
-
-
627
627
Board stock compensation
27
450
-
-
-
-
-
450
ESPP stock awards
17
218
-
-
-
-
-
218
Restricted stock units issued, net of shares withheld for tax withholdings
534
( 509
)
-
-
-
-
-
( 509
)
Shares issued for deferred compensation
114
1,943
-
-
-
-
-
1,943
Activity of treasury shares, net
-
-
( 16
)
( 1,116
)
-
-
-
( 1,116
)
Deferred stock compensation
-
-
-
-
1,116
-
-
1,116
Stock-based compensation expense
-
4,164
-
-
-
-
-
4,164
Stock options exercised, net
140
1,061
-
-
-
-
-
1,061
Dividends — $ 0.20 per share
-
-
-
-
-
(5,970
)
-
( 5,970
)
Balance at June 30, 2025
30,054
$
163,692
( 1,052
)
$
( 10,011
)
$
10,011
$
66,201
$
829
$
230,722
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income
$
24,383
$
24,977
Non-cash items included in net income
Depreciation and amortization
12,575
9,999
Deferred income taxes
( 2,381
)
( 1,608
)
Deferred compensation plan
1,943
1,875
Stock compensation expense
4,164
3,814
ESPP discount
218
194
Issuance of common shares as compensation
450
450
Loss on disposition of fixed assets
204
306
Allowance for credit losses
231
57
Inventory obsolescence reserve
528
( 1,259
)
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
( 22,100
)
10,384
Inventories
( 5,250
)
6,310
Refundable income taxes
3,197
( 77
)
Accounts payable
16,306
( 4,117
)
Accrued expenses and other
3,650
( 7,913
)
Net cash flows provided by operating activities
38,118
43,392
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Acquisition of EMI and CBH, net of cash acquired
( 24,552
)
( 49,900
)
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
( 3,465
)
( 5,388
)
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
50
35
Net cash flows used in investing activities
( 27,967
)
( 55,253
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Payments on long-term debt
( 199,790
)
( 139,884
)
Borrowings on long-term debt
194,117
158,912
Cash dividends paid
( 5,970
)
( 5,737
)
Shares withheld on employees' taxes
( 509
)
( 447
)
Payments on financing lease obligations
( 340
)
( 324
)
Proceeds from stock option exercises
1,061
1,788
Net cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities
( 11,431
)
14,308
Change related to Foreign Currency
627
( 165
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
( 653
)
2,282
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
4,110
1,828
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
3,457
$
4,110
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation:
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of LSI Industries Inc. (an Ohio corporation) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), all of which are wholly owned. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue Recognition:
The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies the performance obligation in its customer contracts or purchase orders. Most of the Company’s products have a single performance obligation which is satisfied at a point in time when control is transferred to the customer. Control is generally transferred at the time of shipment when title and risk of ownership passes to the customer. For customer contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price and any discounts to each performance obligation based on relative standalone selling prices. Payment terms are typically within 30 to 90 days from the shipping date, depending on the terms with the customer. The Company offers standard warranties that do not represent separate performance obligations.
Installation is a separate performance obligation, except for the Company’s digital signage products. For digital signage products, installation is not a separate performance obligation as the product and installation is the combined item promised in digital signage contracts. The Company is not always responsible for installation of products it sells and has no post-installation responsibilities other than standard warranties.
A number of the Company's display solutions and select lighting products are customized for specific customers. As a result, these customized products do not have an alternative use. For these products, the Company has a legal right to payment for performance to date and generally does not accept returns on these items. The measurement of performance is based upon cost plus a reasonable profit margin for work completed. Because there is no alternative use and there is a legal right to payment, the Company transfers control of the item as the item is being produced and therefore recognizes revenue over time. The customized product types are as follows:
●
Customer specific metal and millwork branded products and branded print graphics
●
Electrical components based on customer specifications
●
Digital signage and related media content
The Company also offers installation services for its display solutions elements and select lighting products. Installation revenue is recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided through the installation process.
For these customized products and installation services, revenue is recognized using a cost-based input method: recognizing revenue and gross profit as work is performed based on the relationship between the actual cost incurred and the total estimated cost for the performance obligation.
On occasion, the Company enters into bill-and-hold arrangements on a limited basis. Each bill-and-hold arrangement is reviewed and revenue is recognized only when certain criteria have been met: (1) the customer has requested delayed delivery and storage of the products by the Company because the customer wants to secure a supply of the products but lacks storage space; (ii) the risk of ownership has passed to the customer; (iii) the products are segregated from the Company’s other inventory items held for sale; (iv) the products are ready for shipment to the customer; and (v) the Company does not have the ability to use the products or direct them to another customer.
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Disaggregation of Revenue
The Company disaggregates the revenue from contracts with customers by the timing of revenue recognition because the Company believes it best depicts the nature, amount, and timing of its revenue and cash flows. The table below presents a reconciliation of the disaggregation by reportable segments:
Twelve Months Ended
(In thousands)
June 30, 2025
Lighting
Segment
Display
Solutions
Segment
Timing of revenue recognition
Products and services transferred at a point in time
$
208,193
$
259,432
Products and services transferred over time
40,164
65,588
$
248,357
$
325,020
Type of Product and Services
LED lighting, digital signage solutions, electronic circuit boards
$
202,552
$
26,144
Poles and other display solutions elements
43,211
233,792
Project management, installation services, shipping and handling
2,594
65,084
$
248,357
$
325,020
Twelve Months Ended
(In thousands)
June 30, 2024
Lighting
Segment
Display
Solutions
Segment
Timing of revenue recognition
Products and services transferred at a point in time
$
219,820
$
151,972
Products and services transferred over time
42,593
55,253
$
262,413
$
207,225
Type of Product and Services
LED lighting, digital signage solutions, electronic circuit boards
$
215,758
$
32,521
Poles and other display solutions elements
43,719
132,604
Project management, installation services, shipping and handling
2,936
42,100
$
262,413
$
207,225
Practical Expedients and Exemptions
●
The Company’s contracts with customers have an expected duration of one year or less, as such, the Company applies the practical expedient to expense sales commissions as incurred and has omitted disclosures on the amount of remaining performance obligations.
●
Shipping costs that are not material in context of the delivery of products are expensed as incurred.
●
The Company’s accounts receivable balance represents the Company’s unconditional right to receive payment from its customers with contracts. Payments are generally due within 30 to 90 days of completion of the performance obligation and invoicing; therefore, payments do not contain significant financing components.
●
The Company collects sales tax and other taxes concurrent with revenue-producing activities which are excluded from revenue. Shipping and handling costs are treated as fulfillment activities and included in cost of products and services sold on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Credit and Collections:
The Company maintains allowances for credit losses for probable estimated losses resulting from either customer disputes or the inability of its customers to make required payments. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability to make the required payments, the Company may be required to record additional allowances or charges against income. The Company determines its allowance for credit losses by first considering all known collectability problems of customers’ accounts and then applying certain percentages against the various aging categories based on the due date of the remaining receivables. The resulting allowance for credit losses is an estimate based upon the Company’s knowledge of its business and customer base, the current economic climate, and historical trends. Receivables deemed uncollectable are written off against the allowance for credit losses after all reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company also establishes allowances, at the time revenue is recognized, for returns, discounts, pricing, and other possible customer deductions. These allowances are based upon historical trends. The following table presents the Company’s net accounts receivable at the dates indicated.
Net Accounts Receivable
(In thousands)
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2024
Accounts receivable
$
105,499
$
79,474
Less: Allowance for credit losses
( 1,152
)
( 848
)
Accounts receivable, net
$
104,347
$
78,626
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The net accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2023, was $ 77.7 million.
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
The cash balance includes cash and cash equivalents which have original maturities of less than three months. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of bank deposits and a bank money market account that is stated at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company maintains balances at financial institutions in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. In the United States, the FDIC limit for insurance coverage on non-interest-bearing accounts is $250,000 per institution. As of June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, the Company had bank balances of $ 3.5 million and $ 3.3 million, respectively, without insurance coverage.
Inventories, Net:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost of inventories includes the cost of purchased raw materials and purchased components, direct labor, as well as manufacturing overhead which is generally applied to inventory based on direct labor and on material content, is determined on the first-in, first-out basis.
The Company maintains an inventory reserve for obsolete and excess inventory. The Company first determines its excess and obsolete inventory reserve by considering specific known obsolete items, and then by applying certain percentages to specific inventory categories based upon inventory turns. The Company uses various tools, in addition to inventory turns, to identify which inventory items have the potential to become obsolete. Judgment is used to establish excess and obsolete inventory reserves and management adjusts these reserves as more information becomes available about the ultimate disposition of the inventory item.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Related Depreciation:
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Major additions and betterments are capitalized while maintenance and repairs are expensed. For financial reporting purposes, depreciation is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:
Buildings (in years)
28
-
40
Machinery and equipment (in years)
3
-
10
Computer software (in years)
3
-
8
Costs related to the purchase, internal development, and implementation of the Company’s fully integrated enterprise resource planning/business operating software system are either capitalized or expensed. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of fifteen years or the remaining term of the lease.
The Company recorded $ 6.7 million and $ 5.0 million of depreciation expense in the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024 respectively.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets:
Intangible assets consisting of customer relationships, trade names and trademarks, patents, technology and software are recorded on the Company's balance sheet. The definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized to expense over periods ranging between five and twenty years. The Company evaluates definite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment when triggering events are identified. Neither indefinite-lived intangible assets nor the excess of cost over fair value of assets acquired ("goodwill") are amortized, however, they are subject to review for impairment. See additional information about goodwill and intangible assets in Note 8.
Fair Value:
The Company has financial instruments consisting primarily of cash and cash equivalents, revolving lines of credit, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and long-term debt. The fair value of these financial instruments approximates carrying value because of their short-term maturity and/or variable, market-driven interest rates. The Company has no financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk.
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Fair value measurements of nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities are primarily used in goodwill and other intangible asset impairment analyses, long-lived asset impairment analyses and valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. The accounting guidance on fair value measurement was used to measure the fair value of these nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities.
Product Warranties:
The Company offers a limited warranty that its products are free from defects in workmanship and materials. The specific terms and conditions vary somewhat by product line, but generally cover defective products returned within one to five years, with some exceptions where the terms extend to 10 years, from the date of shipment. The Company records warranty liabilities to cover the estimated future costs for repair or replacement of defective returned products as well as products that need to be repaired or replaced in the field after installation. The Company calculates its liability for warranty claims by applying estimates based upon historical claims as a percentage of sales to cover unknown claims, as well as estimating the total amount to be incurred for known warranty issues. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amount as necessary.
Changes in the Company’s warranty liabilities, which are included in accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, during the periods indicated below were as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2024
Balance at beginning of the period
$
6,623
6,501
Addition from acquired company
73
345
Additions charged to expense
5,304
3,781
Deductions for repairs and replacements
( 4,495
)
( 4,004
)
Balance at end of the period
$
7,505
6,623
Employee Benefit Plans:
The Company has a 401(k)-retirement plan whereby employee’s contributions to the 401(k) are matched by the Company. The 401(k)-match program covers substantially all of its employees. The Company also has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan covering certain employees. The costs of employee benefit plans are charged to expense and funded annually. Total costs were $ 2.4 million and $ 2.3 million in June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Research and Development Costs:
Research and development costs are directly attributable to new product development, including the development of new technology for both existing and new products, and consist of salaries, payroll taxes, employee benefits, materials, outside legal costs and filing fees related to obtaining patents, supplies, depreciation, and other administrative costs. The Company expenses as research and development all costs associated with development of software used in solid-state LED products. All costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling and administrative expenses. Research and development costs related to both product and software development totaled $ 3.3 million and $ 3.5 million for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively.
Cost of Products and Services Sold:
Cost of products sold is primarily comprised of direct materials and supplies consumed in the manufacture of products, as well as manufacturing labor, depreciation expense and direct overhead expense necessary to acquire and convert the purchased materials and supplies into finished product. Cost of products sold also includes the cost to distribute products to customers, inbound freight costs, warehousing costs and other shipping and handling activity. Cost of services sold is primarily comprised of the internal and external labor costs required to support the Company’s project management and installation costs to support its service revenue along with the management of media content.
Stock-Based Compensation:
The Company accounts for stock-based compensation to certain employees in accordance with accounting guidance for stock-based compensation. The accounting guidance requires companies to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including stock options, restricted stock units, and performance stock units, based on the grant date fair value of the award and to recognize it as compensation expense over the period the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Equity award forfeitures are recognized at the date of employee termination.
Earnings Per Common Share:
The computation of basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period net of treasury shares held in the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan. The computation of diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period and includes common share equivalents. Common share equivalents include the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock units, contingently issuable shares and common shares to be issued under a deferred compensation plan, all of which totaled 2,024,000 shares and 2,087,000 shares in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively. See further discussion in Note 5.
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Income Taxes:
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the accounting guidance for income taxes. Accordingly, deferred income taxes are provided on items that are reported as either income or expense in different time periods for financial reporting purposes than they are for income tax purposes. Deferred income tax assets are reported on the Company’s balance sheet. Significant management judgment is required in developing the Company’s income tax provision, including the estimation of taxable income and the effective income tax rates in the multiple taxing jurisdictions in which the Company operates, the estimation of the liability for uncertain income tax positions, the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowances that might be required against deferred tax assets.
Foreign Exchange:
The functional currency of the Company’s Mexican subsidiary is the Mexican Peso and the functional currency of the Company’s Canadian subsidiary is the Canadian Dollar. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated using period end exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during each period reported. Translation losses (gains) are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss (gain) as a component of shareholders equity and was ($ 0.6 ) million as of June 30, 2025, and $ 0.1 million as of June 30, 2024. The Company recognizes foreign currency transaction (gains) and losses on certain assets and liabilities that are denominated in the Mexican Peso and Canadian Dollar. These transaction (gains) and losses are reported in other expense in the consolidated statements of operations and was ($ 0.4 ) and $ 0.3 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 and June 30, 2024, respectively.
New Accounting Pronouncements:
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023 - 06, Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative. This ASU amends the disclosure or presentation requirements related to various subtopics in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The effective date for each amendment will be the date on which the SEC's removal of that related disclosure from Regulation S- X or Regulation S-K becomes effective, with early adoption prohibited. The Company will monitor the removal of various requirements from the current regulations in order to determine when to adopt the related amendments, but it does not anticipate that the adoption of the new guidance will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company will continue to evaluate the impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
In November 2023 , the FASB issued ASU 2023 - 07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280 ): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. This ASU expands reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard requires interim and annual disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision-maker ("CODM") and included within the reported measure of a segment’s profit or loss, requires interim disclosures about a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets that are currently required annually, requires disclosure of the position and title of the CODM, clarifies circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, and contains other disclosure requirements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures by providing greater visibility of the metrics used by the CODM to measure performance by each reportable segment. Refer to Note 4 – Business Segment Information. The adoption of ASU 2023-07 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023 - 09 , Income Taxes (Topic 740 ): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU requires additional disclosures of various income tax components that affect the rate reconciliation based on the applicable taxing jurisdictions, as well as the qualitative and quantitative aspects of those components. The standard also requires information pertaining to taxes paid to be disaggregated for federal, state and foreign taxes, and contains other disclosure requirements. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 , and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2025 , with early adoption permitted.
Use of Estimates:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Subsequent Events:
The Company has evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the date the consolidated financial statements were filed. See Note 13 for the assessment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025. No other items were identified during this evaluation that required adjustment to or disclosure in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
NOTE 2 — ACQUISITION OF EMI INDUSTRIES, LLC
On April 18, 2024, the Company acquired EMI Industries, LLC (EMI), a Florida-based metal and millwork manufacturer of standard and customized fixtures, displays and equipment for the convenience store, supermarket and restaurant industries, for $ 50.0 million, of which $ 0.1 million of the purchase price was retained pending a review of the acquired working capital. In the first quarter of fiscal 2025, the company funded an additional $ 59,000 related to the final settlement of the acquired working capital. The Company incurred acquisition-related costs totaling $ 1.0 million which are included in the selling and administrative expense line of the consolidated statements of operations during fiscal year 2024. The acquisition of EMI will further expand LSI’s vertical market presence within Grocery, C-Store, and QSR/Restaurant, while providing a compelling entry point into other diverse markets. The Company funded the acquisition totaling $ 49.9 million with a combination of cash on hand and from the $ 75 million revolving line of credit.
The Company accounted for this transaction as a business combination. The Company has allocated the purchase price of approximately $ 49.9 million which includes an estimate of customary post-closing purchase price adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at estimated fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values is recorded as goodwill. This allocation of the final determination of the purchase price was finalized in fiscal 2025, as well as the potential revision resulting from the finalization of pre-acquisition tax filings. The preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of April 18, 2024, is as follows:
(In thousands)
April 18, 2024 as
initially reported
Measurement
period adjustments
April 18, 2024 as
adjusted
Accounts Receivable
$
11,386
$
-
$
11,386
Inventory
12,246
-
12,246
Property, Plant and Equipment
7,719
-
7,719
Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets
8,734
-
8,734
Other Assets
1,176
-
1,176
Intangible Assets
15,670
-
15,670
Accounts Payable
( 7,103
)
-
( 7,103
)
Accrued Expenses
( 6,308
)
-
( 6,308
)
Operating Lease Liabilities
( 5,987
)
-
( 5,987
)
Identifiable Assets
37,533
-
37,533
Goodwill
12,367
59
12,426
Net Purchase Consideration
$
49,900
$
59
$
49,959
The gross amount of accounts receivable acquired was $ 11.9 million.
Goodwill recorded from the acquisition of EMI is attributable to the impact of the positive cash flow from EMI in addition to expected synergies from the business combination. The goodwill resulting from the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. The trade name and technology used an income (relief from royalty) approach, the non-compete used an income (with or without) approach, and the customer relationships used an income (excess earnings) approach. The following table presents the details of the intangible assets acquired at the date of acquisition:
(in thousands)
Estimated Fair
Value
Estimated Useful
Life (Years)
Tradename
$
4,880
Indefinite life
Technology assets
3,160
7
Non-compete
140
5
Customer relationships
7,490
20
$
15,670
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EMI’s post-acquisition results of operations for the period from April 18, 2024, through June 30, 2024, are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Since the acquisition date, net sales of EMI for the period from April 18, 2024, through June 30, 2024, were $ 18.1 million and operating income was $ 0.7 million. The operating results of EMI are included in the Display Solutions Segment.
Pro Forma Impact of the Acquisition of EMI (Unaudited)
The following table represents unaudited pro forma results of operations and gives effect to the acquisition of EMI as if the transaction had occurred on July 1, 2022. The unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had the business combination been completed at the beginning of the period or the results that may occur in the future. Furthermore, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect the impact of any synergies or operating efficiencies resulting from the acquisition of EMI .
The unaudited pro forma financial information for the twelve months ended June 30, 2024 is prepared using the acquisition method of accounting and has been adjusted to reflect the pro forma events that are: (1) directly attributable to the acquisition; (2) factually supportable; and (3) expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The fiscal 2024 unaudited pro forma operating income of $ 36.3 million excludes acquisition-related expenses of $ 1.0 million.
(in thousands; unaudited)
Twelve Months Ended
June 30
2024
Sales
$
535,849
Gross Profit
$
141,788
Operating Income
$
36,303
NOTE 3 — ACQUISITION OF CANADA ’ S BEST HOLDINGS
On March 11, 2025, the Company acquired Canada’s Best Holdings (CBH), an Ontario Canada-based leading provider of retail fixtures and custom store design solutions for grocery, quick service restaurant, c-store, banking, and specialty retail environments, for $ 25.9 million, subject to a working capital adjustment and future potential earnout payments up to $ 7.0 million. As of the acquisition date, total purchase consideration of $ 29.1 million includes the current fair value of the contingent consideration related to future earnout payments of $ 3.3 million. The future earnout payments include revenue and EBITDA goals for the fiscal years ending June 30,2026 and June 30, 2027. The Company incurred acquisition-related costs totaling $ 1.0 million which are included in the selling and administrative expense line of the consolidated statements of operations. The Company funded the initial purchase consideration totaling $ 25.9 million with a combination of cash on hand and from the $ 75 million revolving line of credit.
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The Company accounted for this transaction as a business combination. The Company has preliminarily allocated the purchase price of $ 29.1 million, which includes an estimate of customary post-closing purchase price adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at estimated fair values, and the excess of the purchase price over the aggregate fair values is recorded as goodwill. This preliminary allocation is subject to the final determination of the purchase price which will be finalized in fiscal 2026, as well as potential revision resulting from the finalization of pre-acquisition tax filings and earnout payment calculations. The Company has finalized the third-party valuations of certain assets including fixed assets and intangible assets. The allocation of the purchase consideration to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of March 11, 2025, is as follows:
(In thousands)
March 11, 2025
as reported
Measurement
period adjustments
March 11, 2025
as adjusted
Cash and cash equivalents
$
4,592
$
-
$
4,592
Accounts receivable
3,907
( 55
)
3,852
Inventory
4,287
( 104
)
4,183
Property, plant and equipment
640
1,422
2,062
Operating lease right-of-use assets
5,211
( 386
)
4,825
Other assets
204
1,790
1,994
Intangible assets
9,955
( 353
)
9,602
Accounts payable
( 29
)
2
( 27
)
Accrued expenses
( 472
)
( 639
)
( 1,111
)
Operating lease liabilities
( 2,954
)
-
( 2,954
)
Other long-term liabilities
-
( 1,515
)
( 1,515
)
Deferred tax liability
( 3,700
)
573
( 3,127
)
Identifiable assets
21,641
735
22,376
Goodwill
5,748
962
6,710
Net purchase consideration
$
27,389
$
1,697
$
29,086
The gross amount of accounts receivable is $ 4.3 million.
Goodwill recorded from the acquisition of CBH is attributable to the impact of the positive cash flow from CBH in addition to expected synergies from the business combination. The intangible assets include amounts recognized for the fair value of the trade name, non-compete agreements and customer relationships. The fair value of the intangible assets was determined based upon the income (discounted cash flow) approach. The following table presents the details of the intangible assets acquired at the date of acquisition:
Estimated Fair
Value
Estimated Useful Life
(Years)
(in thousands)
Tradename
$
991
10
Non-compete agreements
180
3
-
5
Customer relationships
8,431
20
$
9,602
CBH’s post-acquisition results of operations for the period from March 11, 2025, through June 30, 2025, are included in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. Since the acquisition date, net sales of CBH for the period from March 11, 2025, through June 30, 2025, were $ 8.5 million and operating income was $ 1.2 million. The operating results of CBH are included in the Display Solutions Segment.
Pro Forma Impact of the Acquisition of CBH (Unaudited)
The following table represents unaudited pro forma results of operations and gives effect to the acquisition of CBH as if the transaction had occurred on July 1, 2023. The unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared for comparative purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had the business combination been completed at the beginning of the period or the results that may occur in the future. Furthermore, the unaudited pro forma financial information does not reflect the impact of any synergies or operating efficiencies resulting from the acquisition of CBH .
The unaudited pro forma financial information for the twelve months ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, is prepared using the acquisition method of accounting and has been adjusted to reflect the pro forma events that are: (1) directly attributable to the acquisition; (2) factually supportable; and (3) expected to have a continuing impact on the combined results. The unaudited pro-form operating income of $ 37.8 million excludes acquisition-related expenses of $ 1.0 million.
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Twelve Months Ended
June 30
(in thousands; unaudited)
2025
2024
Sales
$
587,874
$
496,965
Gross Profit
$
146,962
$
142,984
Operating Income
$
37,848
$
41,337
NOTE 4 — BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The accounting guidance on Segment Reporting establishes standards for reporting information regarding operating segments in annual financial statements and requires selected information of those segments to be presented in financial statements. Operating segments are identified as components of an enterprise for which separate discrete financial information is available for evaluation by the chief operating decision maker (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or “CODM”) in making decisions on how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company’s two operating segments are Lighting and Display Solutions, with one executive team under the organizational structure reporting directly to the CODM with responsibilities for managing each segment. Corporate and Eliminations, which captures the Company’s corporate administrative activities, is also reported in the segment information.
The Company’s method for measuring profitability on a reportable segment basis and used by the CODM to assess performance is adjusted operating income and adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, amortization, along with other non-GAAP adjustments (adjusted EBITDA). These measurements are used to monitor performance compared to prior periods and forecasted results.
The Lighting Segment includes non-residential outdoor and indoor lighting fixtures utilizing LED light sources that have been fabricated and assembled for the Company’s markets, primarily the refueling and convenience store markets, parking lot and garage markets, quick-service restaurant market, retail and grocery store markets, the automotive market, the warehouse market, and the sports court and field market. The Company also services lighting product customers through the commercial and industrial project, stock and flow, and renovation channels. In addition to the manufacture and sale of lighting fixtures, the Company offers a variety of lighting controls to complement its lighting fixtures which include sensors, photocontrols, dimmers, motion detection and Bluetooth systems. The Lighting Segment also includes the design, engineering and manufacturing of electronic circuit boards, assemblies and sub-assemblies which are sold directly to customers.
The Display Solutions Segment manufactures, sells and installs exterior and interior visual image and display elements, including printed graphics, structural graphics, digital signage, menu board systems, millwork display fixtures, refrigerated displays, food equipment, countertops, and other custom display elements. These products are used in visual image programs in several markets including the refueling and convenience store markets, quick-service and casual restaurant market, retail and grocery store, and other retail markets. The Company accesses its customers primarily through a direct sale model utilizing its own sales force. Sales through distribution represent a small portion of Display Solutions sales. The Display Solutions Segment also provides a variety of project management services to complement our display elements, such as installation management, site surveys, permitting, and content management which are offered to our customers to support our digital signage.
The Company’s corporate administration activities are reported in the Corporate and Eliminations line item. These activities primarily include intercompany profit in inventory eliminations, expense related to certain corporate officers and support staff, the Company’s internal audit staff, expense related to the Company’s Board of Directors, equity compensation expense for various equity awards granted to corporate administration employees, certain consulting expenses, investor relations activities, and a portion of the Company’s legal, auditing, and professional fee expenses. Corporate identifiable assets primarily consist of cash, invested cash (if any), refundable income taxes (if any), and deferred income taxes.
There were no customers or customer programs representing a concentration of 10% or more of the Company’s net sales in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, or 2024. There was no concentration of accounts receivable at June 30, 2025, or 2024.
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Summarized financial information for the Company’s reportable business segments is provided for the indicated periods and as of June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024:
(In thousands)
Twelve Months Ended
June 30, 2025
Corporate
Lighting
Display
& Elims
Total
Net sales
$
248,357
$
325,020
$
-
$
573,377
Operating income
30,253
26,353
( 20,837
)
35,769
Long-term performance based compensation
338
1,068
3,533
4,939
Severance costs and restructuring costs
83
195
22
300
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets
2,412
3,457
-
5,869
Acquisition costs
-
-
1,047
1,047
Expense on step-up basis of acquired assets
-
356
-
356
Consulting expense: commercial growth initiatives
-
-
81
81
-
Adjusted operating income
33,086
31,429
( 16,154
)
48,361
Depreciation Expense
2,639
3,715
352
6,706
Adjusted EBITDA
$
35,725
$
35,144
$
( 15,802
)
$
55,067
(In thousands)
Twelve Months Ended
June 30, 2024
Corporate
Lighting
Display
& Elims
Total
Net sales
$
262,413
$
207,225
$
-
$
469,638
Operating income
33,327
19,969
( 17,779
)
35,517
Long-term performance based compensation
176
994
3,210
4,380
Severance costs and restructuring costs
26
513
-
539
Amortization expense of acquired intangible assets
2,413
2,545
-
4,958
Acquisition costs
-
-
1,001
1,001
-
Adjusted operating income
35,942
24,021
( 13,568
)
46,395
Depreciation Expense
2,753
1,934
354
5,041
Adjusted EBITDA
$
38,695
$
25,955
$
( 13,214
)
$
51,436
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Twelve Months Ended
(In thousands)
June 30
2025
2024
Capital Expenditures:
Lighting Segment
$
1,883
$
3,555
Display Solutions Segment
1,499
1,386
Corporate and Eliminations
83
447
$
3,465
$
5,388
Depreciation and Amortization:
Lighting Segment
$
5,060
$
5,167
Display Solutions Segment
7,190
4,480
Corporate and Eliminations
325
352
$
12,575
$
9,999
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2024
Identifiable Assets:
Lighting Segment
$
132,960
$
130,695
Display Solutions Segment
253,299
208,248
Corporate and Eliminations
10,103
9,857
$
396,362
$
348,800
The segment net sales reported above represent sales to external customers. Identifiable assets are those assets used by each segment in its operations.
The Company does have sales and assets in other geographic locations outside of the United States which are immaterial to the consolidated sales and assets.
The Company records a 10 % mark-up on most intersegment revenues. Any intersegment profit in inventory is eliminated in consolidation. Intersegment revenues were eliminated in consolidation as follows:
Inter-segment sales
Twelve Months Ended
(In thousands)
June 30
2025
2024
Lighting Segment inter-segment net sales
$
19,976
$
22,852
Display Solutions Segment inter-segment net sales
$
893
$
797
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NOTE 5 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table presents the amounts used to compute basic and diluted earnings per common share, as well as the effect of dilutive potential common shares on weighted average shares outstanding:
(in thousands, except per share data)
2025
2024
BASIC EARNINGS PER SHAR E
Net Income
$
24,383
$
24,977
Weighted average shares outstanding during the period, net of treasury shares
28,808
27,981
Weighted average vested restricted stock units outstanding
76
81
Weighted average shares outstanding in the Deferred Compensation Plan during the period
1,019
987
Weighted average shares outstanding
29,903
29,049
Basic income per share
$
0.82
$
0.86
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Net Income
$
24,383
$
24,977
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic
29,903
29,049
Effect of dilutive securities (a):
Impact of common shares to be issued under stock option plans, and Contingently issuable shares, if any
929
1,019
Weighted average shares outstanding
30,832
30,068
Diluted income per share
$
0.79
$
0.83
Anti-dilutive securities (b)
261
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(a)
Calculated using the “Treasury Stock” method as if dilutive securities were exercised and the funds were used to purchase common shares at the average market price during the period.
(b)
Anti-dilutive securities were excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share for the year ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, because the exercise price was greater than the fair market price of the common shares or because the assumed proceeds from the award’s exercise or vesting was greater than the average fair market price of the common shares.
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NOTE 6 — INVENTORIES, NET
The following information is provided as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2024
Inventories:
Raw materials
$
60,726
$
52,644
Work-in-progress
7,942
6,244
Finished goods
11,150
12,025
Total Inventories
$
79,818
$
70,913
The Company has open purchase orders primarily related to inventory totaling $ 48.1 million as of June 30, 2025.
NOTE 7 — ACCRUED EXPENSES
The following information is provided as of the dates indicated:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2025
June 30, 2024
Accrued Expenses:
Customer prepayments
$
4,070
$
8,475
Compensation and benefits
12,471
10,217
Accrued warranty
7,505
6,623
Accrued sales commissions
3,956
3,937
Accrued freight
1,978
2,270
Operating lease liabilities
6,037
5,560
Finance lease liabilities
-
324
Accrued income taxes
1,848
-
Other accrued expenses
7,387
6,038
Total Accrued Expenses
$
45,252
$
43,444
NOTE 8 — GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The carrying values of goodwill and other intangible assets with indefinite lives are reviewed at least annually for possible impairment. The Company may first assess qualitative factors in order to determine if goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are impaired. If through the qualitative assessment it is determined that it is more likely than not that goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not impaired, no further testing is required. If it is determined more likely than not that goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are impaired, or if the Company elects not to first assess qualitative factors, the Company’s impairment testing continues with the estimation of the fair value of the reporting unit using a combination of a market approach and an income (discounted cash flow) approach, at the reporting unit level. The estimation of the fair value of the reporting unit requires significant management judgment with respect to revenue and expense growth rates, changes in working capital and the selection and use of an appropriate discount rate. The estimates of the fair value of reporting units are based on the best information available as of the date of the assessment. The use of different assumptions would increase or decrease estimated discounted future operating cash flows and could increase or decrease an impairment charge. Company management uses its judgment in assessing whether assets may have become impaired between annual impairment tests. Indicators such as adverse business conditions, economic factors and technological change or competitive activities may signal that an asset has become impaired.
The Company identified its reporting units in conjunction with its annual goodwill impairment testing. The Company has a total of five reporting units that contain goodwill. One reporting unit is within the Lighting Segment and four reporting units are within the Display Solutions Segment. The tradename intangible assets have an indefinite life and are also tested separately on an annual basis. The Company relies upon a number of factors, judgments and estimates when conducting its impairment testing including, but not limited to, the Company’s stock price, operating results, forecasts, anticipated future cash flows, and marketplace data. There are inherent uncertainties related to these factors and judgments in applying them to the analysis of goodwill impairment.
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Fiscal 2025;
As of March 1, 2025 , the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test on the four reporting units that contain goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of the reporting unit in the Lighting Segment passed with a business enterprise value of $ 30.1 million or 6 % above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of one reporting unit with goodwill in the Display Solutions Segment passed with an estimated business enterprise value of $ 22.3 million which is substantially above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of the second reporting unit with goodwill in the Display Solutions Segment passed with an estimated business enterprise value of $ 106.6 million or 29 % above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of the third reporting unit with goodwill in the Display Solutions Segment passed with an estimated business enterprise value of $ 63.1 million or 39 % above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill.
The Company has three indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company performed its annual review of two of our indefinite-lived intangible assets utilizing qualitative factors associated with the step zero methodology, as of March 1, 2025, and determined there was no impairment. The Company engaged a third-party valuation specialist to perform a quantitative annual impairment assessment of one of our indefinite-lived intangible assets as of March 1, 2025, and determined there was no impairment.
Fiscal 2024;
As of March 1, 2024 , the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment test on the three reporting units that contain goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of the reporting unit in the Lighting Segment passed with a business enterprise value of $ 37.3 million or 23 % above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of one reporting unit with goodwill in the Display Solutions Segment passed with an estimated business enterprise value of $ 22.7 million which is substantially above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill. The goodwill impairment test of the second reporting unit with goodwill in the Display Solutions Segment passed with an estimated business enterprise value of $ 95.5 million or 19 % above the carrying value of the reporting unit including goodwill.
The Company has two indefinite-lived intangible assets. The Company performed its annual review of indefinite-lived intangible assets utilizing qualitative factors associated with the step zero methodology, as of March 1, 2024, and determined there was no impairment.
The following table presents information about the Company's goodwill on the dates or for the periods indicated:
(In thousands)
Lighting Segment
Display
Solutions
Segment
Total
Balance as of June 30, 2024
Goodwill
$
70,971
$
63,347
$
134,318
Goodwill acquired
-
12,367
12,367
Accumulated impairment losses
( 61,763
)
( 27,525
)
( 89,288
)
Goodwill, net as of June 30, 2024
$
9,208
$
48,189
$
57,397
Balance as of June 30, 2025
Goodwill
$
70,971
$
75,714
$
146,685
Goodwill acquired, net of adjustments
-
6,769
6,769
Foreign currency translation
-
382
382
Accumulated impairment losses
( 61,763
)
( 27,525
)
( 89,288
)
Goodwill, net as of June 30, 2025
$
9,208
$
55,340
$
64,548
In fiscal 2025, the Company acquired Canada’s Best Holdings (CBH), which impacted the amount of goodwill reported.
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The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization by major other intangible asset class is as follows:
(In thousands)
June 30, 2024
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Amount
Amortized Intangible Assets
Customer relationships
$
69,573
$
21,332
$
48,241
Patents
268
268
-
LED technology, software
24,126
17,058
7,068
Trade name
2,658
1,265
1,393
Non-compete
400
168
232
Total Amortized Intangible Assets
$
97,025
$
40,091
$
56,934
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Trademarks and trade names
16,982
-
16,982
Total indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
16,982
-
16,982
Total Other Intangible Assets
$
114,007
$
40,091
$
73,916
(In thousands)
June 30, 2025
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Amount
Amortized Intangible Assets
Customer relationships
$
78,485
$
25,251
$
53,234
Patents
268
268
-
LED technology, software
24,126
18,694
5,432
Trade name
3,704
1,404
2,300
Non-compete
590
280
310
Total Amortized Intangible Assets
$
107,173
$
45,897
$
61,276
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
Trademarks and trade names
16,982
-
16,982
Total indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
16,982
-
16,982
Total Other Intangible Assets
$
124,155
$
45,897
$
78,258
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Amortization expense of other intangible assets
$
5,806
$
4,957
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The Company expects to record annual amortization expense as follows:
(In thousands)
2026
$
6,220
2027
$
6,037
2028
$
5,560
2029
$
4,916
2030
$
4,911
After 2030
$
33,632
NOTE 9 — REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AND LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company’s long-term debt as of June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, consisted of the following:
June 30,
June 30,
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Secured line of credit
$
36,956
$
38,766
Term loan, net of debt issuance costs of $8 and $14, respectively
11,601
15,463
Total debt
48,557
54,229
Less: amounts due within one year
3,571
3,571
Total amounts due after one year, net
$
44,986
$
50,658
In September 2021, the Company amended its existing $ 100 million secured line of credit, to a $ 25 million term loan and $ 75 million remaining as a secured revolving line of credit. Both facilities expire in the first quarter of fiscal 2027. The principal of the term loan is repaid annually in the amount of $ 3.6 million over a five -year period with a balloon payment of the remaining balance due last month. Interest on both the revolving line of credit and the term loan is charged based upon an increment over the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) or a base rate, at the Company’s option. The base rate is calculated as the highest of (a) the Prime rate, (b) the sum of the Overnight Funding Rate plus 50 basis points and (c) the sum of the Daily SOFR Rate plus 100 basis points. The increment over the SOFR borrowing rate fluctuates between 100 and 225 basis points, and the increment over the Base Rate fluctuates between 0 and 125 basis points, both of which depend upon the ratio of indebtedness to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”), as defined in the line of credit agreement. As of June 30, 2025, the Company’s borrowing rate against its revolving line of credit was 5.4 %. The increment over the SOFR borrowing rate will be 100 basis points for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. The fee on the unused balance of the $ 75 million committed line of credit fluctuates between 15 and 25 basis points. Under the terms of this line of credit, the Company is required to comply with financial covenants that limit the ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA and require a minimum fixed charge ratio. As of June 30, 2025, there was $ 35.7 million available for borrowing under the $ 75 million line of credit.
The Company is in compliance with all of its loan covenants as of June 30, 2025.
NOTE 10 — CASH DIVIDENDS
The Company paid cash dividends of $ 6.0 million and $ 5.7 million in fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively. Dividends on restricted stock units in the amount of $ 0.1 million were accrued for both fiscal years as of June 30, 2025, and 2024. These dividends are paid upon the vesting of the restricted stock units when shares are issued to the award recipients. In August 2025 , the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $ 0.05 per share payable September 10, 2025 , to shareholders of record September 2, 2025 .
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NOTE 11 — EQUITY COMPENSATION
In November 2019, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2019 Omnibus Award Plan (as amended on November 1, 2022, the “2019 Omnibus Plan”). The purpose of the 2019 Omnibus Plan is to provide a means through which the Company may attract and retain key personnel and to provide a means by which directors, officers, and employees can acquire and maintain an equity interest in the Company. The 2019 Omnibus Plan replaced the 2012 Stock Incentive Plan (“2012 Stock Plan”). The number of shares of common stock authorized for issuance under the 2019 Omnibus Plan is 5,000,000 which are combined with the remaining shares available under the 2012 Stock Plan. The number of shares reserved for issuance under the 2019 Omnibus Plan is 1,361,881 shares all of which are available for future grant or award as of June 30, 2025. The 2019 Omnibus Plan allows for the grant of non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance stock units and other stock-based awards.
Inducement awards are granted by the Company to attract and retain key executives. Inducement awards are separately registered securities and are not part of the 2019 Omnibus Plan. In fiscal 2025, 107,217 RSUs and 279,359 PSUs were granted.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In November of 2021, our board of directors and shareholders approved the LSI Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). A total of 270,000 shares of common stock were provided for issuance under the ESPP. Employees may participate at their discretion and are able to purchase, through payroll deduction, common stock at a 10 % discount on a quarterly basis. Employees may end their participation at any time during the offering period, and participation ends automatically upon termination of employment with the company. During fiscal year 2025, employees purchased 17,000 shares. At June 30, 2025, 225,000 shares remained available for purchase under the ESPP.
Stock Options
The fair value of each option on the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value the stock options granted in the periods indicated. There were no options granted in fiscal 2025.
2024
Dividend yield
1.4
%
Expected volatility
35
%
Risk-free interest rate
0.3
%
Expected life (in years)
5.0
Fair value per share
$
5.25
Stock option expense is recorded on a straight-line basis, or sooner if the grantee is retirement eligible as defined in the 2019 Omnibus Plan, net of forfeitures. The forfeiture rate is based on historical rates and reduces the compensation expense recognized. The expected volatility of the Company’s stock was calculated based upon the historic monthly fluctuation in stock price for a period approximating the expected life of option grants. The risk-free interest rate is the rate of a five-year Treasury security at constant, fixed maturity on the approximate date of the stock option grant. The expected life of outstanding options is determined to be less than the contractual term for a period equal to the aggregate group of option holders’ estimated weighted average time within which options will be exercised. It is the Company’s policy that when stock options are exercised, new common shares shall be issued.
Service-based options have a three-year ratable vesting period beginning one year after the date of grant. Inducement stock options have a term of ten years only if the employee is employed for three years from the date of grant. The maximum exercise period of service-based and performance-based stock options granted under the 2019 Omnibus Plan is ten years.
The Company recorded $ 0.5 million and $ 0.1 million of expense related to stock options in fiscal years 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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A summary of stock option activity as of June 30, 2025, and changes during the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, are as follows:
Shares
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at June 30, 2024
1,727,147
$
6.79
5.3
$
13,305,057
Granted
-
$
-
Exercised
( 142,581
)
$
7.83
Forfeited
( 25,000
)
$
15.01
Expired
-
$
-
Outstanding at June 30, 2025
1,559,566
$
6.56
4.5
$
16,294,427
Exercisable at June 30, 2025
1,329,556
$
5.18
3.8
$
15,730,127
Vested and expected to vest at June 30, 2025
1,525,654
$
6.40
4.4
$
16,210,880
The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, was $ 1.3 million as of June 30, 2025, and $ 1.7 million as of June 30, 2024. The Company received $ 1.1 million and $ 1.8 million of proceeds from stock options exercises in fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively.
As of June 30, 2025, there was $ 0.6 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of forfeitures, related to stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 1.38 years.
For fiscal year 2025, the Company recognized a current income tax benefit of $ 1.8 million for tax deductions related to equity compensation.
For fiscal year 2024, the Company recognized a current income tax benefit of $ 1.4 million for tax deductions related to equity compensation.
Restricted Stock Units
A total of 107,217 RSUs with a weighted average fair value of $ 14.93 per share were awarded to employees during fiscal 2025. The RSUs awarded during fiscal 2025 have a three-year vesting period, with one-third vesting on each of the anniversary dates. The Company determined the fair value of the awards based on the closing price of the Company stock on the date the RSUs were awarded. The unvested RSUs are non-voting but accrue cash dividends at the same per share rate as those cash dividends declared and paid on LSI’s common stock. Dividends on RSUs in the amount of $ 88,148 and $ 113,883 were accrued as of June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively. Accrued dividends are paid to the holder upon vesting of the RSUs and issuance of shares.
The Company recorded $ 1.3 million and $ 1.5 million of expense related to RSUs during fiscal year 2025, and 2024, respectively.
A summary of outstanding and unvested RSU activity as of June 30, 2024, and changes during the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, are as follows:
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested at June 30, 2024
289,993
$
9.61
Granted
107,217
$
14.93
Vested
( 141,715
)
$
8.81
Forfeited
( 8,905
)
$
12.20
Unvested at June 30, 2025
246,590
$
12.29
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As of June 30, 2025, there was $ 1.5 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of forfeitures, related to RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 1.5 years. The total fair value of RSUs that became fully vested during fiscal 2025 was $ 2.2 million.
Performance Stock Units
A total of 279,360 PSUs with a weighted average fair value of $ 12.07 per share were awarded to employees during fiscal 2025. The Company determined the fair value of the awards based on the closing price of the Company stock on the date the PSUs were awarded. PSUs vest if the Company meets certain financial metrics over a three-year period. The PSUs are non-voting but accrue cash dividends at the same per share rate as those cash dividends declared and paid on LSI’s common stock.
The Company recorded $ 2.3 million and $ 2.2 million of expense related to PSUs during fiscal years 2025, and 2024, respectively.
A summary of outstanding and unvested PSU activity as of June 30, 2025, and changes during the period from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, are as follows:
Shares
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested at June 30, 2024
653,037
$
9.34
Granted
279,360
$
12.07
Vested
( 409,494
)
$
8.20
Forfeited
( 11,721
)
$
13.92
Unvested at June 30, 2025
511,182
$
11.64
As of June 30, 2025, there was $ 2.7 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of forfeitures, related to PSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average remaining period of 2.0 years.
Director and Employee Stock Compensation Awards
The Company awarded a total of 27,264 and 31,608 common shares as stock compensation awards in fiscal years 2025, and 2024, respectively. These common shares were valued at their approximate $ 0.4 million fair market values based on their stock price at dates of issuance multiplied by the number of common shares awarded, pursuant to the compensation programs for non-employee directors who receive a portion of their compensation as an award of Company stock and for employees who received a nominal recognition award in the form of Company stock. Stock compensation awards are made in the form of newly issued common shares of the Company.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Company has a non-qualified deferred compensation plan providing for both Company matching contributions and participant funded deferrals of compensation. This plan is fully funded in a Rabbi Trust. All plan investments are in common shares of the Company. As of June 30, 2025, there were 26 participants, all with fully vested account balances. A total of 1,052,692 common shares with a cost of $ 10.1 million, and 1,036,714 common shares with a cost of $ 8.9 million, both of which included the Company contributions and the participant deferrals, were held in the plan as of June 30, 2025, and 2024, respectively, and, accordingly, have been recorded as treasury shares.
The change in the number of shares held by this plan is the net result of newly issued shares as compensation deferred into the plan offset by distributions to terminated employees. The Company issued 113,176 and 131,226 new common shares for purposes of the non-qualified deferred compensation plan during fiscal 2025, and during fiscal 2024, respectively.
NOTE 12 — LEASES
The Company leases certain manufacturing facilities along with a small office space, several forklifts, several small tooling items, and various items of office equipment. All but two of the Company’s leases are operating leases. Leases have a remaining term of one to seven years some of which have an option to renew. The Company does not assume renewals in determining the lease term unless the renewals are deemed reasonably certain. The lease agreements do not contain any material residual guarantees or material variable lease payments. The number of operating leases increased in fiscal 2025 as a result of the acquisition of CBH; most of CBH’s operating leases are building leases.
The Company has periodically entered into short-term operating leases with an initial term of twelve months or less. The Company elected not to record these leases on the balance sheet. The rent expense for these leases was immaterial for June 30, 2025, and 2024.
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The Company has certain leases that contain lease and non-lease components and has elected to utilize the practical expedient to account for these components together as a single lease component.
Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company used its incremental borrowing rate when determining the present value of lease payments.
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Operating lease cost
$
6,822
$
6,248
Financing lease cost:
Amortization of right of use assets
288
291
Interest on lease liabilities
38
53
Variable lease cost
7
87
Sublease income
( 38
)
( 464
)
Total lease cost
$
7,117
$
6,215
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Cash flows from operating leases
Fixed payments - operating lease cash flows
$
6,991
$
5,996
Liability reduction - operating cash flows
$
5,998
$
4,984
Cash flows from finance leases
Interest - operating cash flows
$
63
$
53
Repayments of principal portion - financing cash flows
$
340
$
324
Operating Leases:
Total operating right-of-use assets
$
17,187
$
15,912
Accrued Expenses
6,037
5,560
Long-term operating lease liability
12,047
11,267
Total operating lease liabilities
$
18,084
$
16,827
Weighted Average remaining Lease Term (in years)
3.29
3.49
Weighted Average Discount Rate
5.70
%
5.70
%
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Financing Leases
Buildings under finance leases
$
-
$
2,033
Equipment under finance leases
-
41
Accumulated depreciation
-
( 1,232
)
Total finance lease assets, net
$
-
$
842
Accrued expenses (Current liabilities)
$
-
$
324
Long-term finance lease liability
-
636
Total finance lease liabilities
$
-
$
960
Weighted Average remaining Lease Term (in years)
-
2.83
Weighted Average Discount Rate
-
4.86
%
In fiscal 2025, the Company terminated its finance lease as of June 30, 2025. In conjunction with the termination of the finance lease, the Company entered into a new lease to expand its production capabilities in its Houston, Texas location. The new lease is effective October 1, 2025, and expires September 30, 2035.
Maturities of Lease Liability:
Operating Lease
Liabilities
Finance Lease
Liabilities
Operating
Subleases
Net Lease
Commitments
2026
$
6,740
$
-
$
-
$
6,740
2027
5,906
-
-
5,906
2028
4,161
-
-
4,161
2029
1,781
-
-
1,781
2030
1,214
-
-
1,214
Thereafter
172
-
-
172
Total lease payments
$
19,974
$
-
$
-
$
19,974
Less: Interest
( 1,890
)
-
( 1,890
)
Present Value of Lease Liabilities
$
18,084
$
-
$
18,084
NOTE 13 — INCOME TAXES
The following information is provided for the years ended June 30, 2025, and 2024:
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Components of income (loss) before income taxes:
United States
$
30,083
$
32,295
Foreign
2,955
804
Income before income taxes
$
33,038
$
33,099
Provision for income taxes
U.S. Federal
$
8,403
$
6,909
Foreign
700
( 30
)
State and local
1,933
2,851
Total current
$
11,036
$
9,730
Deferred
( 2,381
)
( 1,608
)
Total provision for income taxes
$
8,655
$
8,122
60
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Reconciliation to federal statutory rate:
Federal statutory rate
21.0
21.0
State and local taxes, net of federal benefit
3.5
4.2
Foreign operations
( 0.1
)
( 0.5
)
Federal tax credits
( 0.9
)
( 1.1
)
Officer's Compensation
1.8
1.9
Transaction costs
0.7
-
Uncertain tax position activity
0.4
0.5
Stock-based compensation
( 2.8
)
( 2.3
)
Tax rate changes
-
-
Other
2.6
0.8
Effective tax rate
26.2
24.5
The components of deferred income tax assets and (liabilities) at June 30, 2025, and 2024 are as follows:
Components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Uncertain tax positions
$
241
$
241
Reserves against current assets
2,384
1,408
Accrued expenses
3,962
3,029
Deferred compensation
2,479
2,008
Stock-based compensation
2,017
1,859
Capitalized R&D
3,885
1,985
State net operating loss carryover and credits
108
120
Lease Liability
4,841
4,187
Canadian NOL
-
313
U.S. Federal net operating loss carryover and credits
-
52
Deferred income tax asset before valuation allowance
19,917
15,202
Valuation allowance
( 108
)
( 108
)
Deferred income tax asset
19,809
15,094
Goodwill, acquisition costs and intangible assets
( 7,578
)
( 3,977
)
Depreciation
( 3,436
)
( 2,048
)
Right of Use Asset
( 4,702
)
( 4,149
)
Deferred income tax liability
( 15,716
)
( 10,174
)
Net deferred income tax asset
$
4,093
$
4,920
The Company has deferred tax assets for US research and development credits of $ 0 and $ 0.1 million at June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively. The Company has Canadian net operating loss carry forward deferred tax assets of $ 0.1 and $ .3 million at June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively.
The Company has state net operating loss carryovers and tax credit deferred tax assets of $ 0 and $ 0.1 million at June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, respectively. A valuation allowance of $ 0.1 million exists at June 30, 2025, against Oregon tax credits not expected to be used. The Oregon credits are otherwise expected to expire over a 4-year period beginning June 30, 2027.
At June 30, 2025, tax, interest, and penalties, net of potential federal tax benefits, were $ 1.8 million, $ 0.3 million, and $ 0.2 million, respectively, of the total reserve for uncertain tax positions of $ 2.3 million. The entire uncertain tax position of $ 1.8 million net of federal tax benefit, would impact the effective tax rate if recognized. An uncertain tax position and tax indemnification receivable of $ 1.1 million was recognized as a result of the CBH acquisition. The liability for uncertain tax position is included in Other Long-Term Liabilities.
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At June 30, 2024, tax, interest, and penalties, net of potential federal tax benefits, were $ 0.6 million, $ 0.3 million, and $ 0.2 million, respectively, of the total reserve for uncertain tax positions of $ 1.1 million. The entire uncertain tax position of $ 0.6 million, net of federal tax benefit, would impact the effective tax rate if recognized.
The Company is recording estimated interest and penalties related to potential underpayment of income taxes as a component of tax expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company recognized a $ 0.1 million net tax expense/(benefit) in both fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024, related to the change in reserves for uncertain tax positions. The Company recognized interest net of federal benefit and penalties of $ 12,000 and $ 21,000 , respectively, in fiscal 2025, and $ 17,000 and $ 37,000 , respectively, in fiscal 2024. The reserve for uncertain tax positions is not expected to change significantly in the next twelve months.
The tax activity in the liability for uncertain tax positions was as follows:
(In thousands)
2025
2024
Balance at the beginning of the fiscal year
$
825
$
656
Decreases - tax positions in prior period
( 101
)
( 63
)
Increase - tax positions from acquired company
1,149
-
Increase - tax positions in current period
213
232
Balance at end of the fiscal year
$
2,086
$
825
The Company files a consolidated federal income tax return in the United States, and files various combined and separate tax returns in several state and local jurisdictions, and also in Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Barbados, and Puerto Rico. In general, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal, state, and local tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years ending prior to June 30, 2022.
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) was enacted in the U.S. The OBBBA includes significant provisions, such as the permanent extension of certain expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, modifications to the international tax framework and the restoration of favorable tax treatment for certain business provisions. There are a variety of effective dates in the Act and only certain key provisions with financial reporting implications are expected to affect our financial statements for the year ending June 30, 2026. We expect to monetize our capitalized R&D deferred tax asset of $ 3,885 in the next fiscal year as a result of the recently enacted legislation.
NOTE 14 — SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
(in thousands)
2025
2024
Cash Payments:
Interest
$
2,833
$
1,906
Income taxes
$
5,764
$
9,571
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Issuance of common shares as compensation
$
450
$
450
Issuance of common shares to fund deferred compensation plan
$
1,943
$
1,877
Issuance of common shares to fund ESPP plan
$
218
$
194
NOTE 15 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is party to various negotiations, customer bankruptcies, and legal proceedings arising in the normal course of business. The Company provides reserves for these matters when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable. The Company does not disclose a range of potential loss because the likelihood of such a loss is remote. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows or liquidity.
The Company recorded a $ 3.4 million contingent liability related to the future earnout payments as part of the acquisition of Canada’s Best Holding (CBH). (Refer to Footnote 3.) The $ 3.4 million represents the value of the earnout converted from its functional currency to USD as of June 30, 2025.
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NOTE 16 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value measurements are categorized into one of three levels based on the lowest level of significant input used: Level 1 (unadjusted quoted prices in active markets); Level 2 (observable market inputs available at the measurement date, other than quoted prices included in Level 1); and Level 3 (unobservable inputs that cannot be corroborated by observable market data).
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
As of June 30, 2025, and 2024, the estimated fair value of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, receivables, inventory, debt, and accounts payable approximated their carrying values.
The Company recorded the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability assumed with the acquisition of CBH. The estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets within other noncurrent liabilities, totaling $3.4 million at June 30, 2025. The earnout liability is adjusted at fair value quarterly until settled, and changes in fair value will be reported in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Changes in the earn-out liability measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs were as follows:
(in thousands)
Earnout liability at June 30, 2024
$
-
Addition for acquisition
3,354
Earnout liability at June 30, 2025
$
3,354
The following provides information regarding fair value measurements for our remaining contingent earnout liability as of June 30, 2025, according to the three-level fair value hierarchy:
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for
Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant Other Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
(in thousands)
Recurring Fair Value Measurement
Earnout liability
$
-
$
-
$
3,354
$
3,354
Total
$
-
$
-
$
3,354
$
3,354
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NOTE 17 — SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY RESULTS (UNAUDITED)
Quarter Ended
(In thousands except per share data)
Sep. 30
Dec. 31
Mar. 31
Jun. 30
Fiscal Year
2025
Net Sales
$
138,095
$
147,734
$
132,481
$
155,067
$
573,377
Gross Profit
33,647
34,861
32,843
40,429
141,780
Net Income
6,682
5,647
3,883
8,171
24,383
Earnings per share
Basic
$
0.23
$
0.19
$
0.13
$
0.27
$
0.82
Diluted
$
0.22
$
0.18
$
0.13
$
0.26
$
0.79
Range of share prices
High
$
17.06
$
20.86
$
24.72
$
17.43
$
24.72
Low
$
13.90
$
15.88
$
17.00
$
14.65
$
13.90
2024
Net Sales
$
123,441
$
109,005
$
108,186
$
129,007
$
469,638
Gross Profit
36,589
31,536
31,210
33,833
133,168
Net Income
8,028
5,906
5,375
5,668
24,977
Earnings per share
Basic
$
0.28
$
0.20
$
0.18
$
0.19
$
0.86
Diluted
$
0.27
$
0.20
$
0.18
$
0.19
$
0.83
Range of share prices
High
$
16.05
$
16.75
$
15.47
$
16.07
$
16.75
Low
$
11.90
$
12.19
$
13.40
$
13.97
$
11.90
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LSI INDUSTRIES INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2025, and 2024
(In thousands)
Description
Balance
Beginning
of Period
Additions
Charged to
Costs and
Expenses
Additions
from
Company
Acquired
Deductions
(a)
Balance
End of
Period
Allowance for Credit Losses:
Year Ended June 30, 2025
$
848
$
333
$
73
$
( 102
)
$
1,152
Year Ended June 30, 2024
$
435
$
( 8
)
$
477
$
( 56
)
$
848
Inventory Obsolescence Reserve:
Year Ended June 30, 2025
$
6,838
$
2,339
$
662
$
( 1,814
)
$
8,025
Year Ended June 30, 2024
$
6,288
$
1,058
$
1,428
$
( 1,936
)
$
6,838
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Reserve:
Year Ended June 30, 2025
$
108
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
108
Year Ended June 30, 2024
$
108
$
-
$
-
$
-
$
108
(a)
For Allowance for credit losses, deductions are uncollectible accounts charged off, less recoveries.
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