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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND GENERAL
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and General

NOTE 1 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND GENERAL


Industrial Services of America, Inc. (herein “ISA,” the “Company,” or other similar terms) is a Louisville, Kentucky-based company that buys, processes and markets ferrous and non-ferrous metals and other recyclable commodities and buys used autos in order to sell used auto parts. The Company processes and sells ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal to steel mini-mills, integrated steel makers, foundries, refineries and processors. The Company purchases ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal primarily from industrial and commercial generators of steel, aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel and other metals as well as from scrap dealers and retail customers who deliver these materials directly to ISA facilities. The Company processes scrap metal through sorting, cutting, baling, and shredding operations. The non-ferrous scrap recycling operations consist primarily of processing various grades of copper, aluminum, stainless steel and brass. The used automobile operation primarily purchases automobiles so that retail customers can locate and remove used parts for purchase.

In September 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors formed a special committee to evaluate growth and strategic options. On August 16, 2019, the special committee recommended and the board unanimously approved the Company entering into a definitive agreement (the Purchase Agreement) to sell substantially all of its assets (the Transaction) to River Metals Recycling LLC (“River Metals”), a subsidiary of The David J. Joseph Company ("DJJ"), for a purchase price of $23,300,000, less certain payoff amounts relating to taxes, encumbrances, and assumed capital leases, subject to an adjustment up or down based on the net working capital estimated at closing and finally determined following closing. The amount of $600,000 of the purchase price would be held in escrow to satisfy the potential net working capital purchase price adjustment, and the amount of $100,000 of the purchase price would be held in escrow to satisfy any liabilities of the Company relating to the Chemetco Superfund site in Hartford, Illinois (see additional information below regarding the Chemetco Superfund in the Commitments and Contingencies section of this footnote). The Purchase Agreement contains negotiated representations, covenants and indemnification provisions by the parties, which are believed to be customary for transactions of this type and size. The indemnification obligations of the Company are subject to a specified deductible and indemnity cap. The Transaction is subject to satisfaction or waiver of closing conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, including approval by the Company’s shareholders. The closing of the Transaction is also conditioned on the issuance of a storm water permit and agreed order on terms not materially different from those currently being discussed with the state agency in connection with the Company’s efforts to ensure future compliance with the stormwater permit at one of its facilities. The Company expects the Transaction to close in late fourth quarter 2019 or early first quarter 2020The Company’s board of directors also unanimously adopted a Plan of Dissolution (the “Plan of Dissolution”), which contemplates the eventual sale of any remaining assets and a wind down of the Company’s business affairs. Following closing of the Transaction and payment of outstanding liabilities, along with other actions specified in the Plan of Dissolution, including reserving for contingent liabilities, the Company intends to distribute net proceeds from the Transaction and Plan of Dissolution to its shareholders in one or more distribution installments. The Plan of Dissolution is subject to completion of the Transaction and shareholder approval.


On August 6, 2019, the Company received a written notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq"), indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. The Company has been granted a 180-calendar-day compliance period, or until February 3, 2020, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. During the compliance period, the Company's shares of common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market. If the Company does not regain compliance within the allotted compliance period(s), including any extensions that may be granted by Nasdaq, Nasdaq will provide notice that the Company's shares of common stock will be subject to delisting. Under such circumstances, the Company would have the right to appeal a determination to delist its common stock, and the common stock would remain listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market until the completion of the appeal process.


On March 26, 2018, the Board appointed Todd L. Phillips as Chief Executive Officer. See Note 7 – Share-Based Compensation and Other Compensation Agreements. Mr. Phillips has been the Company's Chief Financial Officer since December 31, 2014 and President since September 30, 2016 and will continue to serve in these roles.


Liquidity

 

On November 9, 2018, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement ("BofA Loan Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. ("BofA"). In connection with entry into the BofA Loan Agreement, the Company repaid in full the remaining balance of the Company's borrowing facility with MidCap Business Credit LLC (“MidCap”). On March 1, 2019, the Company amended the BofA Loan Agreement, which extended the commitment termination date to September 30, 2022 and released certain reserves previously required by BofA under the BofA Loan agreement, among other things. Also on March 1, 2019, the Company made a $500.0 thousand payment to a related party and extended the termination date of certain related party notes to December 31, 2022. See Note 3 – Long-Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank for discussion of loan arrangements with BofA and MidCap. The Company expects operating cash flow and borrowings under its working capital line of credit to be sufficient to meet its ongoing obligations. See Note 6 – Related Party Transactions for discussion of loan arrangements with a related party.


During the second quarter of 2019, the Company was out of compliance with its financial covenant related to the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (“FCCR”) set forth in the BofA Loan Agreement. On August 14, 2019, the Company entered into a second amendment to the BofA Loan Agreement, through which BofA waived the Company’s breach of the aforementioned covenant through July 31, 2019 and amended the financial covenants as more fully described in Note 3 – Long-Term Debt and Notes Payable to Bank for future periods beginning August 1, 2019. Although the Company expects operating cash flow and borrowings under our working capital line of credit to be sufficient to meet our ongoing obligations, we cannot provide assurance that sufficient liquidity can be raised from one or both of these sources. Additionally, the Company must maintain compliance with its financial covenants in order to continue to borrow under the BofA revolving facility.


The borrowings under the working capital line of credit are classified as short-term obligations under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP") as the agreement with the lender contains a subjective acceleration clause and requires the Company to maintain a lockbox arrangement with the lender. However, the contractual maturity date of the revolver is September 30, 2022.    


Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete consolidated financial statements. The Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") as produced by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") is the sole source of authoritative GAAP. In the opinion of management of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position at June 30, 2019, and the results of operations and changes in cash flows for the quarters ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. Results of operations for the period ended June 30, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. Additional information, including the audited December 31, 2018 consolidated financial statements and the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, is included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


Estimates 

 

In preparing the consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X, management must make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the amounts reported for assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as affecting the disclosures provided. Examples of estimates include the allowance for doubtful accounts, estimates of property tax assessments, estimates of environmental liabilities including remediation costs, estimates of accrued payables, estimates of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, estimates of inventory balances, and estimates of stock option and warrant values. The Company also uses estimates when assessing fair values of assets and liabilities acquired in business acquisitions as well as any fair value and any related impairment charges related to the carrying value of inventory and machinery and equipment and other long-lived assets. Despite the Company’s intention to establish accurate estimates and use reasonable assumptions, actual results may differ from these estimates.


Principles of Consolidation

 

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Upon consolidation, all inter-company accounts, transactions and profits have been eliminated.


Revenue Recognition


The Company's revenue is primarily generated from short-term contracts with customers. The Company notes there have been no credit losses recorded on any receivables or contract assets arising from contracts with customers for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. The Company elects to use the practical expedient as it relates to significant financing components as the Company expects, at the contract inception, that the period between when the Company transfers a promised good and when the customer pays for that good will be one year or less.


Ferrous and nonferrous revenue


Ferrous and non-ferrous contracts contain one performance obligation which consists of the shipment of a stated quantity of a stated product to be delivered within a stated time frame. Ferrous and non-ferrous revenue contracts are primarily short-term contracts, typically completed within 30 days. Ferrous and non-ferrous transaction prices are stated in the contract with no variable considerations present. As ferrous and non-ferrous contracts contain one performance obligation, the total transaction price is allocated to the shipment of materials. When multiple loads are included in one contract, the stated price per gross ton is applied to the shipment weight in order to determine transaction price. Ferrous and non-ferrous revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies the shipment of materials per the contract. The shipment and delivery of material typically occurs on the same day. No contract assets or contract liabilities were recognized as of June 30, 2019 and 2018.


Revenue from auto parts operations and other revenue


Revenue from auto parts primarily consists of individual transactions by customers who enter the Company’s premises and purchase auto parts by cash or credit card. Related to these sales, a customer may be charged a core charge. The customer has 30 days to return the core and receive a refund of the core charge. Additionally, customers have the option to separately purchase a warranty related to certain goods purchased. Total core charges and warranty sales are immaterial, in aggregate accounting for less than 1% of revenue from auto parts operations and other revenue. Sale prices, core charges and warranties are tracked separately and recognized as revenue when the purchase is completed. No contract assets or contract liabilities were recognized as of June 30, 2019 and 2018.

  

Fair Value  


The Company carries certain of its financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. These financial assets and liabilities are composed of cash and cash equivalents. Long-term debt is carried at cost, and the fair value is disclosed herein. In addition, the Company measures certain assets, such as long-lived assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis to evaluate those assets for potential impairment. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

In accordance with applicable accounting standards, the Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities into the following fair value hierarchy:

 

Level 1  Financial assets and liabilities with values based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market. Examples of Level 1 financial instruments include active exchange-traded securities.

 

Level 2  Financial assets and liabilities with values based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Examples of Level 2 financial instruments include various types of interest-rate and commodity-based derivative instruments, long-term debt and various types of fixed-income investment securities. Pricing models are utilized to estimate fair value for certain financial assets and liabilities categorized in Level 2.


Level 3 Financial assets and liabilities with values based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable in the market and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These inputs reflect management’s judgment about the assumptions that a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability, and are based on the best available information, some of which is internally developed.

 

When determining the fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company considers the principal or most advantageous market in which it would transact and considers assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. When possible, ISA looks to active and observable markets to price identical assets or liabilities. When identical assets and liabilities are not traded in active markets, the Company looks to market observable data for similar assets and liabilities. Nevertheless, certain assets and liabilities are not actively traded in observable markets, and the Company uses alternative valuation techniques to derive fair value measurements.

 

The Company uses the fair value methodology outlined in the related accounting standards to value the assets and liabilities for cash and debt. All the Company's cash is defined as Level 1 and all our debt is defined as Level 2.

 

In accordance with this guidance, the following table represents our fair value hierarchy for Level 1 and Level 2 financial instruments at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018in thousands: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value at Reporting Date Using

 


June 30, 2019: unaudited

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

 


Assets:

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Total

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

844

 

 

$

 

 

$

844

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

$

 

 

$

(7,667

)

 

$

(7,667

)

Long-term debt, related parties

 


 

 


(948

)

 


(948

)


 

 

Fair Value at Reporting Date Using

 


December 31, 2018:  

 

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets

 

Significant Other Observable Inputs

 


Assets:

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Total

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,044

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,044

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

$

 

 

$

(6,197

)

 

$

(6,197

)

Long-term debt, related parties

 


 

 


(1,430

)

 


(1,430

)

The Company had no transfers in or out of Levels 1 or 2 fair value measurements, and no activity in Level 3 fair value measurements for the six month periods ended June 30, 2019 or 2018

 

Common Stock and Share-based Compensation Arrangements 


The Company has a Long Term Incentive Plan adopted in 2009 ("LTIP") under which it may grant equity awards for up to 2.4 million shares of common stock, which are reserved by the Board of Directors for issuance of equity awards. In accordance with the terms of the LTIP, the last date upon which the Committee could grant new awards was July 1, 2019, the ten-year anniversary of the effective date of the LTIPThe Company provides compensation benefits by granting stock options and other share-based awards to employees and directors. The exercise price of each option is equal to the market price of the Company's stock on the date of grant. The maximum term of the option is five years. The plan is accounted for based on FASB’s authoritative guidance titled "ASC 718 - Compensation - Stock Compensation."  The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense for the fair value of the awards, on the date granted, on a straight-line basis over their vesting term (service period). Compensation expense is recognized only for share-based payments expected to vest. The Company estimates forfeitures at the date of grant based on the Company's historical experience and future expectations.


The Company uses the grant date stock price to value the Company's restricted stock units. The fair value of each restricted stock unit is estimated on the date of grant.


The Company uses the Modified Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to value the Company's stock options for each employee stock option award. See Note 7 – Share-Based Compensation and Other Compensation Agreements. Using these option pricing models, the fair value of each stock option award is estimated on the date of grant.  


There are two significant inputs into the stock option pricing models: expected volatility and expected term. The Company estimates expected volatility based on traded option volatility of the Company's stock over a term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The expected term of stock option awards granted is derived from historical exercise experience under the Company's stock option plans and represents the period of time that stock option awards granted are expected to be outstanding.


The expected term assumption incorporates the contractual term of an option grant, as well as the vesting period of an award. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasury constant maturity with a remaining term equal to the expected term of the option granted. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of stock-based payment awards represent management's best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management's judgment. As a result, if factors change and different assumptions are used, stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate, and only recognize expense for those shares expected to vest. If the actual forfeiture rate is materially different from the estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what was recorded in the current period.


Treasury shares or new shares are issued for exercised options. The Company does not expect to repurchase any additional shares within the following annual period to accommodate the exercise of outstanding stock options.


Under the LTIP, the Company may grant any of these types of awards: non-qualified and incentive stock options; stock appreciation rights; and other stock awards including stock units, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and restricted stock. The performance goals that the Company may use for such awards will be based on any one or more of the following performance measures: cash flow; earnings; earnings per share; market value added or economic value added; profits; return on assets; return on equity; return on investment; revenues; stock price; or total shareholder return.


The LTIP is administered by a committee selected by the Board consisting of two or more outside members of the Board.  


Gain on Insurance Proceeds 


The Company filed an insurance claim related to six roofs on certain of its buildings due to weather related damage. The Company received insurance proceeds and recorded a gain, net of expenses and consulting fees related to the claim, during 2016 and 2018. The Company received an additional $38.0 thousand in insurance proceeds in the first quarter of 2019 and recorded a gain.


Commitments and Contingencies 

The Company is currently subject to a claim by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the Company has been identified as a “potentially responsible party” (“PRP”) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) in the Chemetco superfund matter. Chemetco was a defunct reclamation services supplier that operated in Illinois at what now is a superfund site. The Company previously shipped recycled, non-hazardous metals to Chemetco. The EPA is pursuing Chemetco customers and suppliers for contribution to the site cleanup activities. After paying $10.0 thousand as its portion of preliminary investigation and remediation costs at the site, the Company accrued $50.0 thousand in the quarter ended June 30, 2019, as a reserve against potential environmental liabilities at the site. Due to the limited nature of the Company's involvement in these environmental proceedings and the involvement of many other parties with substantial financial resources in the proceedings, the Company does not anticipate, based on currently available information, that potential environmental liabilities arising from these proceedings are likely to exceed the amount of the Company's reserve by an amount that would have a material effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Also, in the quarter ended June 30, 2019, the Company has accrued an additional $130.0 thousand with respect to expenditures and other remediation measures anticipated with respect to stormwater permit compliance with Kentucky state environmental regulations.


Subsequent Events


The Company has evaluated the period from June 30, 2019 through the date the financial statements herein were issued for subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements and identified the following:


As noted above, on August 6, 2019, the Company received a written notification from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with the minimum closing bid price requirement set forth in Nasdaq Rules for continued listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market. 


As noted above, during the second quarter of 2019, the Company was out of compliance with its financial covenant related to the FCCR set forth in the BofA Loan Agreement. On August 14, 2019, the Company entered into a second amendment to the BofA Loan Agreement, through which BofA waived the Company’s breach of the aforementioned covenant through July 31, 2019 and amended the financial covenants for future periods beginning August 1, 2019.


As noted above, on August 16, 2019, the Company entered into the Purchase Agreement with River Metals, a subsidiary of DJJ. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, River Metals would acquire substantially all of the assets of the Company on the satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, which include approval by the Company’s shareholders of the transactions contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. For additional information, please see the Company's Form 8-K filed August 19, 2019.


Recent Accounting Standards 


Recently Issued Accounting Standards


In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which provides guidance to improve financial reporting by requiring timelier recording of credit losses on loans and other financial instruments held by financial institutions and other organizations. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of ASU 2016-13 on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Recently Adopted Accounting Standards  


In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The amendments in ASU 2014-09 affect any entity that either enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of nonfinancial assets unless those contracts are within the scope of other standards (e.g., insurance contracts or lease contracts). The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The amendments were effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU 2014-09 using the retrospective approach. The Company noted no financial impact on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as a result of the adoption of this amended guidance. In addition, the adoption of this new accounting standard resulted in increased disclosure, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. See the Revenue Recognition section of Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and General for additional information.


In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases, to improve financial reporting about leasing transactions. This ASU will require organizations that lease assets (“lessees”) to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset on its balance sheet for all leases with terms of more than twelve months. A lease liability is a lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis and a right-of-use asset represents the lessee’s right to use, or control use of, a specified asset for the lease term. The amendments in this ASU simplify the accounting for sale and leaseback transactions. This ASU leaves the accounting for the organizations that own the leased assets largely unchanged except for targeted improvements to align it with the lessee accounting model and Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

 

The amendments in ASU 2016-02 were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Lessees (for capital and operating leases) and lessors (for sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases) must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The modified retrospective approach would not require any transition accounting for leases that expired before the earliest comparative period presented. Lessees and lessors may not apply a full retrospective transition approach. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective approach. As a result, the comparative financial information has not been updated and the required disclosures prior to the date of adoption have not been updated and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. As of January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a right-of-use asset and a lease liability of approximately $5.6 million on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company noted no financial impact on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations and the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows as a result of the adoption of this amended guidance. In addition, the adoption of this new accounting standard resulted in increased financial statement disclosures to present additional details of its leasing arrangements. The Company used the following practical expedients: (i) the Company has not reassessed whether any expired or existing contracts are, or contain, leases; (ii) the Company has not reassessed the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) the Company has not reassessed initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases.  See Note 4 – Lease Commitments for additional information.


No other new accounting pronouncements issued or effective during the reporting period had, or are expected to have, a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.