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Equity Investment
12 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 2024
Equity Method Investment, Summarized Financial Information [Abstract]  
Equity Investment
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Equity Investment

The Company has a 50% non-controlling ownership interest in ASA Electronics, LLC and Subsidiary ("ASA"), which acts as a distributor of mobile electronics specifically designed for niche markets within the Automotive industry, including RV’s; buses; and commercial, heavy duty, agricultural, construction, powersport, and marine vehicles. ASC 810 requires the Company to evaluate non-consolidated entities periodically, and as circumstances change, to determine if an implied controlling interest exists. During Fiscal 2024, the Company evaluated this equity investment and concluded that ASA is not a variable interest entity. ASA’s fiscal year end is November 30, 2023; however, the results of ASA as of and for the twelve months ended February 29, 2024 have been recorded in the consolidated financial statements.

The following presents summary financial information of ASA. Such summary financial information has been provided herein based upon the individual significance of ASA to the consolidated financial information of the Company.

 

 

 

February 29, 2024

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

Current assets

 

$

43,790

 

 

$

48,391

 

Non-current assets

 

 

7,579

 

 

 

6,525

 

Liabilities

 

 

8,609

 

 

 

10,880

 

Members' equity

 

 

42,760

 

 

 

44,036

 

 

 

 

Twelve Months
Ended

 

 

Twelve Months
Ended

 

 

Twelve Months
Ended

 

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

Net sales

 

$

76,939

 

 

$

104,997

 

 

$

114,825

 

Gross profit

 

 

20,326

 

 

 

25,671

 

 

 

27,517

 

Operating income

 

 

8,913

 

 

 

13,749

 

 

 

15,695

 

Net income

 

 

9,832

 

 

 

13,938

 

 

 

15,780

 

 

The Company's share of income from ASA for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023 and February 28, 2022 was $4,916, $6,969, and $7,890, respectively. In addition, the Company received cash distributions from ASA totaling $5,554, $6,300, and $9,809 during the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, respectively.

Undistributed earnings from equity investments amounted to $16,054 and $16,692 at February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, respectively.

Net sales transactions between the Company and ASA were $244, $232, and $315 for the years ended February 29, 2024, February 28, 2023, and February 28, 2022, respectively. Accounts receivable balances from ASA were $24 and $49 as of February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, respectively.