Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2020

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters

The Company is involved in suits and claims in the normal course of business, including without limitation product liability and general liability claims, and claims pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. On at least a quarterly basis, the Company consults with its legal counsel to ascertain the reasonable likelihood that such claims may result in a loss. As required by ASC Topic 450, “Contingencies” ("ASC 450"), the Company categorizes the various suits and claims into three categories according to their likelihood for resulting in potential loss:  those that are probable, those that are reasonably possible and those that are deemed to be remote.  Where losses are deemed to be probable and estimable, accruals are made.  Where losses are deemed to be reasonably possible, a range of loss estimates is determined and considered for disclosure.  In determining these loss range estimates, the Company considers known values of similar claims and consultation with independent counsel.

The Company believes that the aggregate range of loss stemming from the various suits and asserted and unasserted claims which were deemed to be either probable or reasonably possible is not material as of April 30, 2020.  

COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our business operations and financial results beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. Although the financial impact on our overall fiscal 2020 results is limited due to the timing of the outbreak, we face numerous uncertainties in estimating the direct and indirect effects on our future business operations, financial condition, results of operations, and liquidity. We will continue to monitor developments affecting our consolidated financial statements, including indicators that goodwill or other long-lived assets may be impaired, increases in valuation allowances for doubtful accounts or deferred tax assets may be necessary or other accruals that may increase or be necessary resulting from actions taken to reduce our cost structure or conserve our liquidity.

Product Warranty

The Company estimates outstanding warranty costs based on the historical relationship between warranty claims and revenues. The warranty accrual is reviewed monthly to verify that it properly reflects the remaining obligation based on the anticipated expenditures over the balance of the obligation period. Adjustments are made when actual warranty claim experience differs from estimates. Warranty claims are generally made within two months of the original shipment date.

The following is a reconciliation of the Company’s warranty liability:

	APRIL 30
(in thousands)	2020			2019
PRODUCT WARRANTY RESERVE
Beginning balance	$	4,616		$	4,045
Accrual for warranties	21,886			24,994
Settlements	(22,749		)	(24,423		)
Ending balance at fiscal year end	$	3,753		$	4,616