UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q 
 
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2020
or
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             
Commission file number 1-5978
 
SIFCO Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 
Ohio
 
34-0553950
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
970 East 64th Street, Cleveland Ohio
 
44103
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(216) 881-8600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “non-accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer
¨
Accelerated filer
¨
 
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer
¨
Smaller reporting company
ý
 
 
 
 
 
 
Emerging growth company
¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.   ¨    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares
 
SIF
 
NYSE American
The number of the Registrant’s Common Shares, par value $1.00, outstanding at June 30, 2020 was 5,916,123.




Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended 
 June 30,

Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020

2019

2020

2019
Net sales
$
27,777


$
24,873


$
84,521


$
81,331

Cost of goods sold
23,628


23,486


70,771


75,119

Gross profit
4,149


1,387


13,750


6,212

Selling, general and administrative expenses
2,864


3,481


10,393


11,375

Goodwill impairment

 
8,294

 

 
8,294

Amortization of intangible assets
408


411


1,224


1,239

Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of operating assets
55




98


(282
)
Gain on insurance proceeds received
(1,683
)
 
(3,304
)
 
(2,683
)
 
(4,468
)
Operating income (loss)
2,505


(7,495
)

4,718


(9,946
)
Interest income


(1
)



(3
)
Interest expense
183


230


697


838

Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net
12


(3
)

12


(4
)
Other loss (income), net
27


(15
)

(58
)

(50
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
2,283


(7,706
)

4,067


(10,727
)
Income tax (benefit) expense
33


(336
)

(101
)

(816
)
Net income (loss)
$
2,250


$
(7,370
)

$
4,168


$
(9,911
)








Net income (loss) per share







Basic
$
0.40


$
(1.32
)

$
0.74


$
(1.78
)
Diluted
$
0.39


$
(1.32
)

$
0.72


$
(1.78
)












Weighted-average number of common shares (basic)
5,676


5,571


5,656

 
5,556

Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted)
5,807


5,571


5,768


5,556

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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-SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Net income (loss)
$
2,250

 
$
(7,370
)
 
$
4,168

 
$
(9,911
)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
113

 
146

 
175

 
(441
)
Retirement plan liability adjustment
188

 
108

 
626

 
322

Comprehensive income (loss)
$
2,551

 
$
(7,116
)
 
$
4,969

 
$
(10,030
)
See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
289

 
$
341

Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $229 and $592, respectively
18,961

 
23,159

Other receivables

 
3,500

Contract asset
13,134

 
10,349

Inventories, net
15,288

 
10,509

Refundable income taxes
131

 
141

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,518

 
1,459

Total current assets
49,321

 
49,458

Property, plant and equipment, net
42,929

 
39,610

Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
17,363

 

Intangible assets, net
2,128

 
3,320

Goodwill
3,493

 
3,493

Other assets
115

 
218

Total assets
$
115,349

 
$
96,099

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
6,682

 
$
5,786

Revolver
11,302

 
15,542

Short-term operating lease liabilities
1,111

 

Accounts payable
15,781

 
19,799

Accrued liabilities
7,222

 
5,557

Total current liabilities
42,098

 
46,684

Long-term debt, net of current maturities
4,490

 
2,052

Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term
16,383

 

Deferred income taxes
1,650

 
1,718

Pension liability
8,627

 
9,528

Other long-term liabilities
778

 
63

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Serial preferred shares, no par value, authorized 1,000 shares

 

Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding shares 5,916 at June 30, 2020 and 5,777 at September 30, 2019
5,916

 
5,777

Additional paid-in capital
10,599

 
10,438

Retained earnings
37,316

 
33,148

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(12,508
)
 
(13,309
)
Total shareholders’ equity
41,323

 
36,054

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
115,349

 
$
96,099

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, Amounts in thousands)

Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
4,168

 
$
(9,911
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
5,576

 
5,735

Amortization of debt issuance cost
79

 
72

Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets or impairment of operating assets
98

 
(282
)
Gain on insurance proceeds received
(2,683
)
 
(4,468
)
Goodwill impairment

 
8,294

LIFO effect
(16
)
 
98

Share transactions under company stock plan
253

 
367

Other long-term liabilities
(291
)
 
(80
)
Deferred income taxes
(116
)
 
(251
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Receivables
4,347

 
7,602

Contract assets
(2,785
)
 
1,230

Inventories
(4,623
)
 
(411
)
Refundable income taxes
10

 
(533
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(125
)
 
400

Other assets
142

 
1

Accounts payable
(4,175
)
 
235

Other accrued liabilities
2,465

 
1,295

Accrued income and other taxes
(30
)
 
(21
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,294

 
9,372

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Insurance proceeds received
6,183

 
5,574

Proceeds from disposal of operating assets

 
317

Capital expenditures
(7,441
)
 
(7,036
)
Net cash used for investing activities
(1,258
)
 
(1,145
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from long-term debt
5,161

 
2,748

Payments on long-term debt
(839
)
 
(1,127
)
Proceeds from revolving credit agreement
85,082

 
50,818

Repayments of revolving credit agreement
(89,323
)
 
(59,383
)
Payment of debt issue costs

 
(132
)
Short-term debt borrowings
2,139

 
3,447

Short-term debt repayments
(3,319
)
 
(5,093
)
Share retirement

 
(62
)
Net cash used for financing activities
(1,099
)
 
(8,784
)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(63
)
 
(557
)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period
341

 
1,252

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
11

 
6

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period
$
289

 
$
701

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information of operations:
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
(583
)
 
$
(781
)
Cash paid for income taxes, net
$
(41
)
 
$
(103
)
Non-cash investing activities:
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant & equipment - incurred but not yet paid
$
20

 
$
848

See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
(Unaudited, Amounts in thousands)  
 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
 
 
Common
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance - September 30, 2019
 
5,777

 
$
5,777

 
$
10,438

 
$
33,148

 
$
(13,309
)
 
$
36,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
 

 

 

 
4,168


801

 
4,969

Other
 
 
 

 
46

 

 

 
46

Performance and restricted share expense
 

 

 
262

 

 

 
262

Share transactions under equity based plans
 
139

 
139

 
(147
)
 

 

 
(8
)
Balance - June 30, 2020
 
5,916

 
$
5,916

 
$
10,599

 
$
37,316

 
$
(12,508
)
 
$
41,323

 
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
 
 
Common
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance - March 31, 2020
 
5,916

 
$
5,916

 
$
10,516

 
$
35,066

 
$
(12,809
)
 
$
38,689

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
 

 

 

 
2,250

 
301

 
2,551

Other
 

 

 
46

 

 

 
46

Performance and restricted share expense
 

 

 
37

 

 

 
37

Balance - June 30, 2020
 
5,916

 
$
5,916

 
$
10,599

 
$
37,316

 
$
(12,508
)
 
$
41,323

 
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, 2019
 
 
Common
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance - September 30, 2018
 
5,690

 
$
5,690

 
$
10,031

 
$
37,097

 
$
(8,629
)
 
$
44,189

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative effect for the adoption of ASC 606
 

 

 

 
3,598

 

 
3,598

Comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 
(9,911
)
 
(119
)
 
(10,030
)
Share retirement
 
(21
)
 
(21
)
 

 
(41
)
 

 
(62
)
Performance and restricted share expense
 

 

 
367

 

 

 
367

Share transactions under equity based plans
 
104

 
104

 
(104
)
 

 

 

Balance - June 30, 2019
 
5,773

 
$
5,773

 
$
10,294

 
$
30,743

 
$
(8,748
)
 
$
38,062

 
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2019
 
 
Common
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Balance - March 31, 2019
 
5,773

 
$
5,773

 
$
10,353

 
$
38,113

 
$
(9,002
)
 
$
45,237

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive loss
 

 

 

 
(7,370
)
 
254

 
(7,116
)
Performance and restricted share expense
 

 

 
(59
)
 

 

 
(59
)
Balance - June 30, 2019
 
5,773

 
$
5,773

 
$
10,294

 
$
30,743

 
$
(8,748
)
 
$
38,062


See notes to unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.

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SIFCO Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
1.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A. Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of SIFCO Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of the Company’s U.S. operations and its non-operating subsidiaries. For these operations, all gains and losses from completed currency transactions are included in income. The functional currency for the Company's other non-U.S. subsidiaries is the Euro. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange at the end of the period, and revenues and expenses are translated using average rates of exchange for the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.
These unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S."). The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for other interim periods or the full year.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and the outbreak subsequently became increasingly widespread in the United States and other countries in which the Company operates.
The Company has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of its employees and customers as well as to preserve the Company’s financial flexibility. The Company continues to monitor the development of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on its business and respond accordingly. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company continues to evolve and the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity and future results of operations is uncertain. As the pandemic continues to impact operations of businesses across the world, our ability to meet customer demands for products may be impaired or, similarly, our customers have experienced and may continue to experience adverse business consequences. Reduced demand for products or impaired ability to meet customer demand (including as a result of disruptions at our facilities, in the transportation of products, and/or in the operations of our vendors) could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial performance. Given the continuing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the varied global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not presently able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its future results of operations, financial condition or liquidity for fiscal year 2020.
B. Accounting Policies
A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company's fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since the Annual Report, the Company has implemented Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" and ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements," (collectively with ASU 2016-02, "Topic 842"), which was adopted by the Company on October 1, 2019 using the cumulative-effect adjustment transition method. Significant changes to the Company's accounting policies as a result of adopting Topic 842 are referenced below within section E. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and in Note 4, Leases.
C. Net Income/(Loss) per Share
The Company’s net income and loss per basic share has been computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Net income in the current period, per diluted share reflects the effect of the Company's outstanding restricted shares and performance shares under the treasury method. In the prior period, due to the net loss for each reporting period, zero restricted shares are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. The dilutive effect is as follows:

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Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Net Income (loss)
$
2,250

 
$
(7,370
)
 
$
4,168

 
$
(9,911
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
5,676

 
5,571

 
5,656

 
5,556

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares
115

 

 
106

 

Performance shares
16

 

 
6

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
5,807

 
5,571

 
5,768

 
5,556

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share – basic:
$
0.40

 
$
(1.32
)
 
$
0.74

 
$
(1.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share – diluted:
$
0.39

 
$
(1.32
)
 
$
0.72

 
$
(1.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anti-dilutive weighted-average common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share
306

 
214

 
200

 
200


D. Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" and subsequent updates. ASU 2016-13 changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance will replace the current incurred loss approach with an expected loss model. The new expected credit loss impairment model will apply to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, loans, held-to-maturity debt instruments, net investments in leases, loan commitments and standby letters of credit. Upon initial recognition of the exposure, the expected credit loss model requires entities to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The estimate of expected credit losses should consider historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments. Financial instruments with similar risk characteristics should be grouped together when estimating expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 does not prescribe a specific method to make the estimate, so its application will require significant judgment. ASU 2016-13 is effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. However, in November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, "Financial Instruments - Credit Loss (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842)," which defers the effective date for public filers that are considered smaller reporting companies ("SRC"), as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Because SIFCO is considered a SRC, the Company does not need to implement ASU 2016-13 until October 1, 2023. The Company will continue to evaluate the effect of adopting ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.
In December 2019, ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes" was issued to (i) reduce the complexity of the standard by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and (ii) improve consistency and simplify other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company continues to evaluate the effect adopting this ASU will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.
E. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
The Company adopted Topic 842 as of October 1, 2019, using the cumulative effective method. Under the transition method selected by the Company, leases that are not short-term in nature existing at, or entered on October 1, 2019 were required to be recognized and measured. Prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reflected with the Company's historical accounting. The adoption of Topic 842 resulted in the Company recording right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities of approximately $18,059 to the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 1, 2019, with no related impact on the Company's consolidated condensed statement of comprehensive income (loss) or consolidated condensed statement of cash flows.
 

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2.
Inventories
Inventories consist of:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Raw materials and supplies
$
5,629

 
$
4,512

Work-in-process
4,052

 
2,721

Finished goods
5,607

 
3,276

Total inventories
$
15,288

 
$
10,509

For a portion of the Company's inventory, cost is determined using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method. Approximately 41% and 27% of the Company’s inventories at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively, use the LIFO method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is made at the end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels and costs existing at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because the actual results may vary from these estimates, calculations are subject to many factors beyond management’s control, annual results may differ from interim results as they are subject to adjustments based on the differences between the estimates and the actual results. The first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method is used for the remainder of the inventories, which are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. If the FIFO method had been used for the inventories for which cost is determined using the LIFO method, inventories would have been $8,280 and $8,296 higher than reported at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.
3.    Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(5,492
)
 
$
(5,667
)
Retirement plan liability adjustment, net of tax
(7,016
)
 
(7,642
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(12,508
)
 
$
(13,309
)
4.    Leases
The adoption of Topic 842 requires lessees to recognize a ROU asset and a lease liability on the consolidated condensed balance sheet, with the exception of short-term leases. The Company primarily leases its manufacturing buildings, specifically at its Orange location, machinery and office equipment. The Company determines if a contract contains a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified assets for a period in exchange for consideration. Upon identification and commencement of a lease, the Company establishes a ROU asset and a lease liability. Operating leases are included in ROU assets, short-term operating lease liabilities, and long-term operating lease liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant, and equipment, current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt on the consolidated condensed balance sheets.
The Company has remaining lease terms ranging from one to 17 years, some of which include options to renew the lease. The total lease term is determined by considering the initial lease term per the lease agreement, which is adjusted to include any renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise as well as any period that the Company has control before the stated initial term of the agreement. If the Company determines there exists a reasonable certainty of exercising termination or early buyout options, then the lease terms are adjusted to account for these facts. A portion of our real estate leases include rents that are generally subject to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Such changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments.
The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allowed the Company to carry forward the historical lease classification.
The Company has made an accounting policy election to not separate non-lease components from lease components when allocating consideration for the buildings and machinery and equipment ROU asset classes. The election was made to reduce the administrative burden that would be imposed on the Company.
ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date and duration of the lease term in determining the present value of the future payments. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while the expense for finance leases is recognized as depreciation expense and interest expense using the accelerated interest method of recognition.

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A lease asset and lease liability are not recorded for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less and the lease expense related to these leases is recognized as incurred over the lease term.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
Lease expense
 
 
 
Finance lease expense:
 
 
 
     Amortization of right-of use assets on finance leases
$
14

 
41

     Interest on lease liabilities
1

 
4

Operating lease expense:
664

 
1,743

Variable lease cost:
39

 
118

Total lease expense
$
718

 
$
1,906


The following table presents the impact of leasing on the consolidated condensed balance sheet.
 
Classification to the consolidated condensed balance sheets
 
June 30, 
 2020
Assets:
 
 
 
Finance lease assets
    Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
102

Operating lease assets
    Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
 
17,363

Total lease assets
 
 
$
17,465

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
59

Operating lease liabilities
     Short-term operating lease liabilities
 
1,111

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Long-term debt, net of current maturities
 
35

Operating lease liabilities
     Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term
 
16,383

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
17,588


Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases were as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
Other Information
 
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
1,628

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
4

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
42

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
 
     Operating leases
278

 
June 30, 
 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
 
     Finance leases
1.9

     Operating leases
15.2

Weighted-average discount rate:
 
     Finance leases
5.0
%
     Operating leases
5.9
%

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Future minimum lease under non-cancellable leases at June 30, 2020 were as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,


2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020)
15

543

2021
55

1,933

2022
21

1,683

2023
6

1,623

2024

1,638

Thereafter

19,179

Total lease payments
$
97

$
26,599

Less: Imputed interest
(3
)
(9,105
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
94

$
17,494


As previously disclosed in the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year would have been as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,
 
 
2020
$
61

$
2,172

2021
61

1,865

2022
21

1,583

2023
6

1,502

2024

1,498

Thereafter

16,711

Total lease payments
$
149

$
25,331

Less: Interest
(11
)
 
Present value of lease liabilities
$
138

 

5.    Debt
Debt consists of: 

June 30, 
 2020

September 30, 
 2019
Revolving credit agreement
$
11,302


$
15,542

Foreign subsidiary borrowings
5,159


6,592

Finance lease obligations
94


138

Other, net of unamortized debt issuance costs ($23) and ($25), respectively
5,919


1,108

Total debt
22,474

 
23,380

 
 
 
 
Less – current maturities
(17,984
)

(21,328
)
Total long-term debt
$
4,490


$
2,052

Credit Agreement and Security Agreement of 2018
On August 8, 2018, the Company entered into an asset-based Credit Agreement ("Credit Agreement") and a Security Agreement (“Security Agreement”) with its current lender (the "Lender"). The Credit Agreement matures on August 6, 2021 and is comprised of a senior secured revolving credit facility with a maximum borrowing of $30,000. The Credit Agreement also has an accordion feature, which allows the Company to increase maximum borrowings by up to $10,000 upon consent of the Lender or upon additional lenders joining the Credit Agreement. The terms of the Credit Agreement contain both a lock box arrangement and subjective acceleration clause. As a result, the amount outstanding on the revolving credit facility is classified as a short-term

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liability. The proceeds from the Credit Agreement were used to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement and continue to be used for working capital purposes and general corporate purposes.
The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants and events of defaults. As set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Company is required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") of 1.1:1.0 any time the availability is equal to or less than 12.5% of the revolving commitment. In the event of a default, the Company may not be able to access the revolver, which could impact the ability to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures and invest in new business opportunities. See discussion below under the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement and Security Agreement, which revises the provision related to availability and FCCR.
On November 5, 2018, the Company entered into the First Amendment (the "First Amendment") to the Credit Agreement and Security Agreement with its Lender. The First Amendment retroactively amended certain definitions and provisions effective as of the original closing date to clarify the parties' original understanding.
On December 17, 2018, the Company entered into an Export Credit Agreement (the “Export Credit Agreement”) with its Lender. Pursuant to the terms of the Export Credit Agreement, the Lender will lend amounts to the Company on foreign receivables that are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States of America. The Export Credit Agreement provides for a revolving commitment of $5,000, therefore increasing the maximum borrowing of the revolver to $35,000. The borrowings under the Export Credit Agreement will bear interest at (depending on the type of borrowing) the Prime or LIBOR Rate, plus the applicable margin as set forth in the Export Credit Agreement. The maturity date under the Export Credit Agreement is August 6, 2021 (or such earlier date as the revolving commitments under the Export Credit Agreement are reduced to zero or otherwise terminated). The Export Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, including, without limitation, the affirmative covenants under the Company’s Credit Agreement dated August 8, 2018, as amended with the Lender. In connection with entering into the Export Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into the Second Amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment amends certain definitions and provisions to provide for the Company’s entrance into the Export Credit Agreement.
On March 29, 2019, the Company entered into a Third Amendment with its Lender. This amendment extended the time frame for when certain post-closing requirements would be satisfied by March 31, 2019 to June 30, 2019. These post-closing requirements were completed by June 30, 2019.
On September 20, 2019, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment with its Lender. As previously stated, the Company is subject to certain customary loan covenants if availability is less than or equal to 12.5% of the revolving commitment for three or more business days in any consecutive 30 day period; however, the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement resulted in the reduction of its availability from 12.5% of the revolving commitment to 10% of the lesser of collateral or total revolving commitment, with a $2,000 floor through June 30, 2020. In determining the availability, the Lender looks at the total collateral. If the total collateral is less than $20,000, then the $2,000 floor will apply; however, if the total collateral is greater than or equal to $20,000, but less than the $35,000 (revolving commitment); then 10% of the total collateral is used, but if the collateral exceeds $35,000, then 10% of the total commitment is used as lending will not exceed the $35,000 revolving commitment unless the accordion feature is enacted. Commencing July 1, 2020, the terms reverted back to the requirements in place prior to the Fourth Amendment. The total collateral at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was $25,603 and $24,000, respectively and the revolving commitment was $35,000 for both periods. The measurement at 10% was $2,560 and $2,400, respectively. Total availability at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was $13,492 and $7,709, respectively, which exceed both the collateral and total commitment threshold. If availability had fallen short, the Company would be required to meet the FCCR covenant, which must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0. Because the availability was greater than the 10.0% of the revolving commitment as of June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, the FCCR calculation was not required.
Amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all the assets of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries and a pledge of 66.67% of the stock of its first-tier non-U.S. subsidiaries. Borrowings will bear interest at the Lender's established domestic rate or LIBOR, plus the applicable margin as set forth in the Credit Agreement. The revolver has a rate based on LIBOR plus 1.50%, which was 1.7% at June 30, 2020 and 3.6% at September 30, 2019, and the Export Credit Agreement has a rate based on LIBOR plus 1.00% spread at June 30, 2020 and 1.25% spread at September 30, 2019, which was 1.2% and 3.4% at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company also has a commitment fee of 0.25% under the Credit Agreement to be incurred on the unused balance of the revolver.







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Foreign subsidiary borrowings
Foreign debt consists of:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Term loan
$
1,890

 
$
2,318

Short-term borrowings
3,071

 
3,744

Factor
198

 
530

Total debt
$
5,159

 
$
6,592

 
 
 
 
Less – current maturities
(4,323
)
 
(5,501
)
Total long-term debt
$
836

 
$
1,091

 
 
 
 
Receivables pledged as collateral
$
1,322

 
$
672


Interest rates on foreign borrowings are based on Euribor rates which range from 1.0% to 4.2%. In December 2018, the Company entered into a six month short-term debt arrangement of $1,137 to be used for working capital purposes at Maniago, which was subsequently repaid in fiscal 2019. In September 2019, Maniago modified its repayment schedule for one tranche of its existing term debt by reducing its next two payments by approximately $96 and extending the loan for an additional six months in which the final payment will be made at that time (to be paid by October 2020). The Company continues to have discussions with its lenders and other potential partners to refinance certain debt obligations at its Maniago location to provide Maniago with sufficient future liquidity.  If Maniago is unsuccessful in obtaining additional financing, it may experience challenges in meeting certain current loan obligations.  This foreign debt is collateralized by Maniago’s assets.  The Company has not pledged any assets as collateral or guaranteed Maniago’s debt. The consolidated condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effect on the recoverability and classification of the Maniago assets or the amounts and classifications of the Maniago liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plan will provide adequate liquidity to finance its Maniago operations.

The Company factors receivables from one of its customers. The factoring programs are uncommitted, whereby the Company offers receivables for sale to an unaffiliated financial institution, which are then subject to acceptance by the unaffiliated financial institution. Following the sale and transfer of the receivables to the unaffiliated financial institution, the receivables are not isolated from the Company, and effective control of the receivables is not passed to the unaffiliated financial institution, which does not have the right to pledge or sell the receivables. The Company accounts for the pledge of receivables under this agreement as short-term debt and continues to carry the receivables on its consolidated condensed balance sheets.

Debt issuance costs
The Company incurred debt issuance costs as it pertains to the Credit Agreement in the amount of $212, and incurred additional costs in fiscal 2019 of $75 related to the First and Second Amendments, which is included in the consolidated condensed balance sheets as a deferred charge in other current assets, net of amortization of $180 and $106 at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.

Other
In response to the economic uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, as described above in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and taking into consideration the Company’s market capitalization, status as a smaller reporting company, and uncertainties and volatility in, and disruptions to, the capital markets, as well as the terms of the Company’s Credit Agreement, the Company applied for and received funds under Paycheck Protection Program (or "PPP") of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). On April 10, 2020, the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP Loan”). The PPP Loan to the Company was made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association and the Company’s existing lender. The note has an aggregate principal amount of approximately $5,025 and a two year term. The interest rate on the PPP Loan is 0.98%, which shall be deferred for the first six months of the term of the loan. The promissory note evidencing the PPP Loan contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, or provisions of the promissory note. The occurrence of an event of default may result in the repayment of all amounts outstanding, collection of all amounts owing from the Company, and/or filing suit and obtaining judgment against the Company. The loan proceeds were received on April 10, 2020 and were used for payroll, interest on mortgage obligations, rents on leases and utility payments. As of June, 30, 2020, the Company

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repaid $261 proceeds back to its lender, leaving a remaining balance of $4,764 , of which $2,382 will be paid in the next twelve months and the remaining $2,382 in the following twelve months after.
Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP Loan recipients can apply for and potentially be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of loans granted under the PPP. Such forgiveness will be determined, subject to limitations, based on the use of loan proceeds for payroll costs and mortgage interest, rent or utility costs and the maintenance of employee and compensation levels. Although the Company intends to file for forgiveness, no assurance is provided that the Company will obtain forgiveness of the PPP Loan in whole or in part. As of June 30, 2020, the Company is waiting for further guidance regarding how to apply for the forgiveness for all or a portion of the PPP loan.
6. Income Taxes
For each interim reporting period, the Company makes an estimate of the effective tax rate it expects to be applicable for the full fiscal year for its operations. This estimated effective rate is used in providing for income taxes on a year-to-date basis. The Company’s effective tax rate through the first nine months of fiscal 2020 was (2)%, compared with 8% for the same period of fiscal 2019. The decrease in the effective rate was primarily attributable to changes in jurisdictional mix of income in fiscal 2020 compared with the same period of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate due primarily to the valuation allowance against the Company’s U.S. deferred tax assets and income in foreign jurisdictions that are taxed at different rates than the U.S. statutory tax rate.
As previously mentioned, the CARES Act was enacted and signed into law, which includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferral of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, net operating loss carryback periods and temporarily increasing the amount of net operating losses that corporations can use to offset income, alternative minimum tax ("AMT") credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations, and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The CARES Act did not materially affect the Company’s third quarter of fiscal 2020 income tax provision, deferred tax assets and liabilities, or related taxes payable. The Company continues to assess the future implications of these provisions within the CARES Act on its consolidated condensed financial statements but does not expect the impact to be material.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, Ireland, Italy, and various state and local jurisdictions.
7.
Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans covering some of its employees. The components of net periodic benefit cost of the Company’s defined benefit plans are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Service cost
$
85

 
$
74

 
$
255

 
$
224

Interest cost
208

 
264

 
624

 
791

Expected return on plan assets
(363
)
 
(393
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(1,180
)
Amortization of net loss
188

 
107

 
564

 
322

Net periodic cost
$
118

 
$
52

 
$
353

 
$
157

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company made $604 and $48 in contributions, respectively, to its defined benefit pension plans. The Company does not anticipate making additional cash contributions to fund its defined benefit pension plans for the balance of fiscal 2020 and will use carryover balances from previous periods that have been available for use as a credit to reduce the amount of cash contributions that the Company is required to make to certain defined benefit plans in fiscal 2020. The Company's ability to elect to use such carryover balance will be determined based on the actual funded status of each defined benefit pension plan relative to the plan's minimum regulatory funding requirements. The Company does not anticipate making cash contributions above the minimum funding requirement to fund its defined benefit pension plans during the balance of fiscal 2020.
On November 26, 2019, the Company ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with one of its bargaining units. Included within the agreement was a provision to withdraw from its existing multi-employer plan resulting in the imposition of a withdrawal liability. The withdrawal liability of $739 was recorded within the cost of goods sold line of the consolidated condensed statement of operations and is included in other long-term liabilities and the current portion (next four quarterly installments) in accrued liabilities of the consolidated condensed balance sheets, payable in quarterly installments over the next 20 years.

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8.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has awarded performance and restricted shares under its shareholder-approved amended and restated 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2007 Plan"), which was further amended and restated under the SIFCO Industries, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of November 16, 2016) (the "2016 Plan"). At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on January 30, 2020, the shareholders of the Company approved the first amendment (the “Amendment”) to the 2016 Plan. The Amendment increased the number of shares available for award under the 2016 Plan by 550 shares. The aggregate number of shares that may be awarded by the Company was increased to 1,196 shares, less any shares previously awarded and subject to an adjustment for the forfeiture of any unvested shares, pursuant to the 2016 Plan. In addition, shares that may be awarded are subject to individual recipient award limitations. The shares awarded under the 2016 Plan may be made in multiple forms, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted stock, and performance related shares. Any such award is exercisable no later than ten years from the date of the grant.
The performance shares that have been awarded under both plans generally provide for the vesting of the Company’s common shares upon the Company achieving certain defined financial performance objectives during a period up to three years following the making of such award. The ultimate number of common shares of the Company that may be earned pursuant to an award ranges from a minimum of no shares to a maximum of 200% (for awards granted in fiscal 2020, the maximum is 150%) of the initial target number of performance shares awarded, depending on the level of the Company’s achievement of its financial performance objectives.
With respect to such performance shares, compensation expense is being accrued based on the probability of meeting the performance target. The Company is currently recognizing compensation expense for one of its tranches of awards where it has concluded it is probable that the performance criteria for that award will be met, while the Company is not currently recognizing compensation expense for two tranches of awards where it had concluded that it is not probable that the performance criteria for those awards will be met. During each future reporting period, such expense may be subject to adjustment based upon the Company's financial performance, which impacts the number of common shares that it expects to vest upon the completion of the performance period. The performance shares were valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common shares on the date of the grant. The vesting of such shares is determined at the end of the performance period.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company granted 134 shares under the 2016 Plan to certain key employees. The awards were split into two tranches, 47 performance shares and 87 shares of time-based restricted shares, with a grant date fair value of $2.50 per share. The awards vest over three years.
The Company has awarded restricted shares to its directors, officers, and other employees of the Company. The restricted shares were valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common shares on the date of the grant, and such value was recorded as unearned compensation. The unearned compensation is being amortized ratably over the restricted stock vesting period of one year or three years.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company granted its non-employee directors 57 restricted shares under the 2016 Plan, with a grant date fair value of $4.39, which vest over one year. One award for 61 restricted shares vested.
If all outstanding share awards are ultimately earned and vest at the target number of shares, there are approximately 524 shares that remain available for award at June 30, 2020. If any of the outstanding share awards are ultimately earned and vest at greater than the target number of shares, up to a maximum of 200% (decreased to 150% for awards starting in fiscal 2020) of such target, then a fewer number of shares would be available for award.
Stock-based compensation under the 2016 Plan was $262 and $367 during the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively and $37 expense and $59 benefit during the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, there was $495 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the performance shares and restricted shares awarded under the 2016 Plan. The Company expects to recognize this cost over the next 1.3 years.
9.
Revenue
The Company produces forged components for (i) turbine engines that power commercial, business and regional aircraft as well as military aircraft and other military applications; (ii) airframe applications for a variety of aircraft; (iii) industrial gas and steam turbine engines for power generation units; and (iv) other commercial applications.






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The following table represents a breakout of total revenue by customer type:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial revenue
$
12,266

 
$
14,713

 
$
34,954

 
$
41,213

Military revenue
15,511

 
10,160

 
49,567

 
40,118

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


The following table represents revenue by the various components:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Aerospace components for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed wing aircraft
$
13,730

 
$
12,557

 
$
39,130

 
$
38,949

Rotorcraft
8,687

 
5,088

 
22,348

 
17,261

Energy components for power generation units
3,804

 
4,887

 
9,879

 
13,347

Commercial product and other revenue
1,556

 
2,341

 
13,164

 
11,774

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


The following table represents revenue by geographic region based on the Company's selling operation locations:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
North America
24,261

 
20,301

 
75,532

 
68,745

Europe
3,516

 
4,572

 
8,989

 
12,586

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


In addition to the disaggregating revenue information provided above, approximately 60% of total net sales as of June 30, 2020 are recognized on an over-time basis because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer, with the remainder recognized at a point in time. 

Contract Balances
Generally, payment is due shortly after the shipment of goods. For performance obligations recognized at a point in time, a contract asset is not established as the billing and revenue recognition occur at the same time. For performance obligations recognized over-time, a contract asset is established as revenue is recognized prior to billing and shipment. Upon shipment and billing, the value of the contract asset is reversed and accounts receivable is recorded. In circumstances where prepayments are required and payment is made prior to satisfaction of performance obligations, a contract liability is established. If the performance obligation occurs over-time, the contract liability is reversed over the course of production. If the performance obligation is point in time, the contract liability reverses upon shipment.  

The following table contains a roll forward of contract assets and contract liabilities for the period ended June 30, 2020:
 
 
 
Contract assets - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019
 
$
10,349

Additional revenue recognized over-time
 
51,132

Less amounts billed to the customers
 
(48,347
)
Contract assets - Ending balance, June 30, 2020
 
$
13,134


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Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019
 
$
(382
)
Payments received in advance of performance obligations
 

Performance obligations satisfied
 
382

Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Ending balance, June 30, 2020
 
$


There were no impairment losses recorded on contract assets as of June 30, 2020.

Remaining performance obligations
As of June 30, 2020, the Company has $100,880 of remaining performance obligations, the majority of which are anticipated to be completed within the next twelve months.
10.
Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in ordinary, routine legal actions. The Company cannot reasonably estimate future costs, if any, related to these matters; however, it does not believe any such matters are material to its financial condition or results of operations. The Company maintains various liability insurance coverages to protect its assets from losses arising out of or involving activities associated with ongoing and normal business operations; however, it is possible that the Company’s future operating results could be affected by future costs of litigation.

A subsidiary of the Company, Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC ("Orange"), is currently a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Avco Corporation (“Avco”) in the Pennsylvania State Court, which was filed in August 2019, alleging that certain forged pistons delivered by the Orange plant failed to meet material specifications required by Avco.  Avco also sued Arconic, Inc. (“Arconic”), which was the raw material supplier. No specific amount of damages was claimed by Avco and discovery has only recently begun.
Orange disagrees with the allegations made by Avco and has made cross claims against Arconic.  Previously, Orange was a defendant with respect to the same action in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, which action was dismissed in connection with the movement of the matter to Pennsylvania State Court. Although the Company records reserves for legal disputes and other matters in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these types of matters are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ significantly from current estimates. Given the current status of this matter, the Company has not recorded a charge, as the Company does not have a reasonable basis on which to establish an estimate.

The Company is a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, which was filed in August 2017, arising from employee wage-and-hour claims under California law for alleged meal period, rest break, hourly and overtime wage calculation, timely wage payment and necessary expenditure indemnification violations; failure to maintain required wage records and furnish accurate wage statements; and unfair competition. A settlement has been reached and the Company received preliminary court approval on July 13, 2020, following a brief COVID-19 delay. The Company previously recorded adequate reserves to cover the settlement.

During the quarter, the Company received notice from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union that they were disclaiming all interest in representing certain hourly employees at the Company’s Cleveland facility. Also, during the quarter, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union filed a petition to represent this same group of hourly employees. A mail ballot election took place in June and the National Labor Relations Board has certified the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers as the elected representative of the Company’s hourly production employees.  The Company’s obligations will be more fully understood following the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement. 

Recovery on the insurance claim related to the fire on December 26, 2018 at the Orange location continues in fiscal 2020. The Company continues to work diligently to restore the site back to full service as safely and quickly as possible. The 2500 ton press from storage that was placed in service in fiscal 2019 continues to run and the press located in Michigan was taken off-line at the end of November 2019, relocated to Orange and was placed into service in March 2020. Restoration is nearly complete for the structure of the manufacturing building and the presses damaged in the fire. The Company began running one restored press at the end of December 2019, while another restored press began running at the end of July 2020, allowing Orange to have 6 out of 8 presses in production going into the fourth quarter. Two of the six presses damaged in the fire are still in the restoration process. The Company anticipates having those restored at the end of fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company received cash proceeds from insurance of $8,787 and, separately, the insurance carrier provided $713 of proceeds directly to the landlord for the continued restoration of the damaged building as prescribed under the lease arrangement. The table below reflects the receipt of proceeds and how they were expended as of June

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30, 2020. Any additional recoveries in excess of recognized losses are treated as gain contingencies and will be recognized when the gain is realized or realizable. The Company also maintains business interruption insurance coverage and continues to work with the insurance company to reach an agreement on the recoverable amounts of business interruption expenses, of which $915 was realized in the first nine months of fiscal 2020.
Balance sheet (Other receivables):
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
$
3,500

 
Cash proceeds
(8,787
)
 
Capital expenditures (equipment)
2,683

 
Other expenses
1,689

 
Business interruption
915

June 30, 2020
$


The tables below reflect how the proceeds received impacted the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the nine months ended and three months ended June 30,2020.
 
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Balance without insurance proceeds
Insurance recoveries
Balance with insurance proceeds
Cost of goods sold
$
73,374

(2,603
)
$
70,771

Gain on insurance proceeds received
$

(2,683
)
$
(2,683
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
$
(1,219
)
(5,286
)
$
4,067


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Balance without insurance proceeds
Insurance recoveries
Balance with insurance proceeds
Cost of goods sold
$
23,944

(316
)
$
23,628

Gain on insurance proceeds received
$

(1,683
)
$
(1,683
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
$
284

(1,999
)
$
2,283

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations may contain various forward-looking statements and includes assumptions concerning the Company’s operations, future results and prospects. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risk and uncertainties. In connection with the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Company provides this cautionary statement identifying important economic, political and technological factors, among others, the absence or effect of which could cause the actual results or events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by the forward-looking statements and related assumptions. Such factors include the following: (1) the impact on business conditions in general, and on the demand for products in the Aerospace and Energy ("A&E") industries in particular, of the global economic outlook, including the continuation of military spending at or near current levels and the availability of capital and liquidity from banks and other providers of credit; (2) the future business environment, including capital and consumer spending; (3) competitive factors, including the ability to replace business that may be lost; (4) metals and commodities price increases and the Company’s ability to recover such price increases; (5) successful development and market introduction of new products and services; (6) continued reliance on consumer acceptance of regional and business aircraft powered by more fuel efficient turbine engines; (7) continued reliance on military spending, in general, and/or several major customers, in particular, for revenues; (8) the impact on future contributions to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans due to changes in actuarial assumptions, government regulations and the market value of plan assets; (9) stable governments, business conditions, laws, regulations and taxes in economies where business is conducted; (10) the ability to successfully integrate businesses that may be acquired into the Company’s operations; (11) extraordinary or force majeure events affecting the business or operations of our business; and (12) the impact of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic and related impact on the global economy, which may exacerbate the above factors and/or impact our results of operations and financial condition.

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The Company is engaged in the production of forgings and machined components primarily for the A&E markets. The processes and services provided by the Company include forging, heat-treating, machining, subassembly, and test. The Company operates under one business segment.

The Company endeavors to plan and evaluate its business operations while taking into consideration certain factors including the following: (i) the projected build rate for commercial, business and military aircraft, as well as the engines that power such aircraft; (ii) the projected maintenance, repair and overhaul schedules for commercial, business and military aircraft, as well as the engines that power such aircraft; and (iii) the projected build rate and repair for industrial turbines.
The Company operates within a cost structure that includes a significant fixed component. Therefore, higher net sales volumes are expected to result in greater operating income because such higher volumes allow the business operations to better leverage the fixed component of their respective cost structures. Conversely, the opposite effect is expected to occur at lower net sales and related production volumes.
A. Results of Operations
Overview
The Company produces forged components for (i) turbine engines that power commercial, business and regional aircraft as well as military aircraft and other military applications; (ii) airframe applications for a variety of aircraft; (iii) industrial gas and steam turbine engines for power generation units; and (iv) other commercial applications.

Fire Restoration
Recovery on the insurance claim related to the fire on December 26, 2018 at the Orange location continues in fiscal 2020. The Company continues to work diligently to restore the site back to full service as safely and quickly as possible. The 2500 ton press from storage that was placed in service in fiscal 2019 continues to run and the press located in Michigan was taken off-line at the end of November 2019 relocated to Orange and placed in service in March 2020. Restoration is nearly complete for the structure of the manufacturing building and presses damaged in the fire. The Company began running one restored press at the end of December 2019, while another finished being restored at the end of July 2020. During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company received cash proceeds from insurance of $8.8 million, of which $3.5 million was recognized in fiscal 2019, $2.6 million was used to offset expense incurred as a result of the fire and business interruption and $2.7 million used for capital; and, separately, $0.7 million in proceeds from the insurance carrier went directly to the landlord for the continued restoration of the damaged building as prescribed under the lease arrangement. The table below reflects the receipt of proceeds and how they were expended as of June 30, 2020. Any additional recoveries in excess of recognized losses are treated as gain contingencies and will be recognized when the gain is realized or realizable. The Company also maintains business interruption insurance coverage and continues to work with the insurance company to reach an agreement on the recoverable amounts of business interruption expenses, which $0.9 million was realized in the first nine months of fiscal 2020.
Balance sheet (Other receivables - dollars in millions):
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
$
3.5

 
Cash proceeds
(8.8
)
 
Capital expenditures
2.7

 
Other expenses
1.7

 
Business interruption
0.9

June 30, 2020
$


For further detail of how the consolidated condensed statements of operations were impacted for the nine and three months ended, refer to Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies.

COVID-19
In March 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and the outbreak became widespread in the United States and other countries in which we operate. The Company has continued to take proactive steps to ensure the safety of its employees and customers and to preserve the Company’s financial flexibility. We have enacted operating protocols to ensure the safety of our employees and adopted precautions in compliance with various regulatory orders and recommendations imposed in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We may decide to take further actions that we determine to be in the best interest of our employees and customers, or are required by federal, state or local authorities.

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The A&E industry in which we operate has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of this pandemic on this industry as well as the global economy continues to evolve. The extent of the pandemic’s effect on Company’s financial condition, liquidity and future results of operations, as well as the A&E industry generally, depends on future developments, which cannot be predicted at this time. These future developments include, without limitation, the scope and severity of the pandemic, mitigation actions taken in response to the pandemic, the length of time involved in resuming economic activity, and the impact on government programs and budgets. Reduced demand for products or impaired ability to meet customer demand as a result of the pandemic or future developments could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial performance. Given the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the varied global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not presently able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its future results of operations, financial condition or liquidity.

Backlog of Orders
SIFCO’s total backlog at June 30, 2020 was $100.9 million, compared with $104.4 million as of June 30, 2019 and $117.6 million as of September 30, 2019. Orders may be subject to modification or cancellation by the customer with limited charges. Sales in the A&E markets continue to be impacted by the general economy, newly acquired part numbers won and continued sales recovery from the fire at Orange and may be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has created increased pressure in these markets. If the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a material impact on the A&E markets, including with regards to our more significant customers, it could materially affect our business and results of operations. Backlog may decline as customers adjust orders in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on their operations. Backlog information may not be indicative of future sales.
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 compared with Nine Months Ended June 30, 2019

Net Sales
Net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 increased to $84.5 million, compared with $81.3 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. Net sales comparative information for the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Nine Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase/ (Decrease)

Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
Aerospace components for:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed wing aircraft
$
39.1

 
$
39.0

 
$
0.1

Rotorcraft
22.3

 
17.2

 
5.1

Energy components for power generation units
9.9

 
13.3

 
(3.4
)
Commercial product and other revenue
13.2

 
11.8

 
1.4

Total
$
84.5

 
$
81.3

 
$
3.2

The increase of $5.1 million in rotorcraft sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 compared to the same period in fiscal 2019 is primarily due to increased shipments relating to certain military programs, such as the Black Hawk and CH53. Commercial products and other revenue increased $1.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 compared to the same period in fiscal 2019, primarily due to timing of shipments for the Hellfire II missile program and other ordnance work along with new product sales. Net sales in energy components for power generation units decreased by $3.4 million compared with the same period last year due to the continued softening of the energy market and some impact due to the global outbreak of COVID-19. In response to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Italian government restricted the operations of businesses within Italy, including the Company’s operations in Maniago, Italy ("Maniago"). The Company received an exemption from these government restrictions based on the nature of its operations, and temporarily reduced its operations in Maniago and undertook a temporary shutdown from March 17 through March 22 to perform a deep cleaning of the facility for employee safety due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Since the temporary cessation of operations in Maniago that occurred in March, Maniago has resumed operations and has experienced other disruptions, such as border closures to other countries, resulting in a delay in product shipments as of the end of June, which impacted the quarter by approximately $1.3 million. With countries subsequently beginning to reopen, Maniago expects to complete such shipments within the upcoming quarter.
Commercial net sales were 41.4% of total net sales and military net sales were 58.6% of total net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with 50.7% and 49.3%, respectively, in the comparable period in fiscal 2019.  A shift in mix between commercial versus military sales in comparable periods is due to an increase in military programs, such as the Black Hawk program, partially offset by the decline in energy sales and continued delays in production due to the ongoing recovery efforts at the Orange location and the impact to the commercial aerospace industries due to COVID-19. Military net sales increased by $9.5 million to $49.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with $40.1 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019, primarily due to the timing of shipments for the Hellfire II missile program and other programs such as the Black Hawk and CH53.  Commercial

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net sales decreased $6.3 million to $34.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with $41.2 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019 primarily due to the continued business interruption created by the fire at the Orange location and timing related to certain programs as they were impacted by COVID-19 and the soft energy market. 
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold decreased by $4.3 million, or 5.8%, to $70.8 million, or 83.7% of net sales, during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with $75.1 million or 92.4% of net sales, in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. The decrease was due primarily to improved productivity and the receipt of $2.7 million in insurance proceeds related to business interruption and expense incurred related to the fire, partially offset by $1.7 million of unabsorbed costs related to the Orange location due to the fire and the one-time pension withdrawal liability charge of $0.8 million incurred for exiting its multi-employer plan as further explained in Note 7, Retirement Benefit Plans.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $7.5 million to $13.8 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with $6.2 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. Gross margin percent of sales was 16.3% during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with 7.6% in the comparable period in fiscal 2019. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the reduced cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales, as outlined above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $10.4 million, or 12.3% of net sales during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with $11.4 million, or 14.0% of net sales in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses is due to the continued cost reduction efforts by management in response to COVID-19 and other effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on operations such as reduced bank fees, less travel expense, lower legal and professional costs (prior year included arbitration costs), lower equity compensation and commissions, partially offset by higher incentive compensation accrual of $0.5 million.
Amortization of Intangibles
Amortization of intangibles was $1.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively.
Other/General
The Company recorded operating income of $4.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with an operating loss of $9.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019.

The prior year's operating loss includes an $8.3 million non-cash charge related to the Maniago reporting unit as its goodwill was impaired.

In the first nine months ended June 30, 2020, results included $2.7 million gain on insurance proceeds, compared to a gain of $4.5 million in the comparable period, both periods related to the net gain on insurance proceeds related to the fire at the Orange location.

Interest expense was $0.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared to $0.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019.

The following table sets forth the weighted average interest rates and weighted average outstanding balances under the Company’s debt agreement in the first nine months of both fiscal 2020 and 2019:
 
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
Weighted Average
Outstanding Balance
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Revolving credit agreement
3.2
%
 
4.1
%
 
$ 14.8 million
 
$ 17.9 million
Foreign term debt
3.9
%
 
2.7
%
 
$ 5.5 million
 
$ 7.2 million
Other debt
0.4
%
 
%
 
$ 6.1 million
 
$ 0.0 million
Income Taxes
The Company’s effective tax rate through the first nine months of fiscal 2020 was (2%), compared with 8% for the same period of fiscal 2019. The decrease in the effective rate was primarily attributable to changes in jurisdictional mix of income in fiscal 2020 compared with the same period of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate due primarily

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to the valuation allowance against the Company’s U.S. deferred tax assets and income in foreign jurisdictions that are taxed at different rates than the U.S. statutory tax rate.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income was $4.2 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with a net loss of $9.9 million in fiscal 2019, respectively. The increase in income is primarily due to higher gross profit, attributed to continued improved productivity and insurance proceeds received in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and lower selling, general and administrative expenses. Additionally, the Company did not experience a non-cash charge to goodwill as it did in the prior year.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 compared with Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

Net Sales
Net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 11.7% to $27.8 million, compared with $24.9 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. Net sales comparative information for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and 2019 is as follows:
(Dollars in millions)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)

Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
Aerospace components for:
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed wing aircraft
$
13.7

 
$
12.6

 
$
1.1

Rotorcraft
8.7

 
5.1

 
3.6

Energy components for power generation units
3.8

 
4.9

 
(1.1
)
Commercial product and other revenue
1.6

 
2.3

 
(0.7
)
Total
$
27.8

 
$
24.9

 
$
2.9

The majority of the increase was attributed to a $3.6 million increase in rotorcraft sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to the same period in fiscal 2019 and is primarily due to increased shipments relating to certain military programs, such as the Black Hawk and Apache. The $1.1 million increase in fixed wing aircraft sales is due to increased shipments coming from the Orange location as it increases its production and its capabilities are restored when compared to the same period in fiscal 2019. Net sales in energy components for power generation units decreased by $1.1 million compared with the same period last year due to the continued softening of the energy market and as previously discussed within the nine months management and analysis section and due to the global outbreak of COVID-19. Sales were impacted in the quarter by approximately $1.3 million attributable to the inability to ship to its customers due to border closures, which have subsequently reopened.
Commercial net sales were 44.2% of total net sales and military net sales were 55.8% of total net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with 59.2% and 40.8%, respectively, in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. Military net sales increased by $5.4 million to $15.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with $10.1 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019.  Commercial net sales decreased $2.4 million to $12.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with $14.7 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019 primarily due to lower sales in the energy market.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold was $23.6 million, or 85.1% of net sales, during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with $23.5 million or 94.4% of net sales, in the comparable period of fiscal 2019, primarily driven by improved productivity as the Orange location completes restoration on certain presses and receipt of insurance proceeds of $0.3 million related to extra expense coverage.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $2.8 million to $4.1 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with $1.4 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. Gross margin was 14.9% during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with 5.6% in the comparable period in fiscal 2019. The increase in gross margin was primarily due to higher sales volume, improved productivity and receipt of insurance proceeds related to extra expense from the Orange fire.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.9 million, or 10.3% of net sales, during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with $3.5 million, or 14.0% of net sales, in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. The decrease is primarily due to a decrease in legal and professional costs of $0.3 million.



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Amortization of Intangibles
Amortization of intangibles was $0.4 million for both the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively.
Other/General
The Company recorded an operating income of $2.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared to an operating loss of $7.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019.
Current period results include a $1.7 million gain in insurance proceeds compared to $3.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 related to insurance recovery from the damage that occurred related to the fire at the Orange location.
The results from the third quarter of the prior year include an $8.3 million non-cash charge related to the Maniago reporting unit as its goodwill was impaired.
Interest expense was $0.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019.
The following table sets forth the weighted average interest rates and weighted average outstanding balances under the Company’s Credit Agreement in the third quarter of both fiscal 2020 and 2019:
 
Weighted Average
Interest Rate
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Weighted Average
Outstanding Balance
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Revolving credit agreement
2.0
%
 
4.1
%
 
$ 12.5 million
 
$ 12.5 million
Foreign term debt
3.9
%
 
2.9
%
 
$ 5.3 million
 
$ 6.7 million
Other debt
0.9
%
 
%
 
$ 6.1 million
 
$ 0.0 million
Income Taxes
The Company's effective tax rate in the third quarter of fiscal 2020 was 2%, compared with 4% for the same period of fiscal 2019. The decrease in the effective rate was primarily attributable to changes in jurisdictional mix of income during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period of fiscal 2019, partially offset by an increase in discrete tax. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. Federal statutory rate due primarily to the valuation allowance against the Company's U.S. deferred tax assets and income in foreign jurisdictions that are taxed at different rates than the U.S. statutory tax rate.
Net Income (Loss)
Net income was $2.3 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2020, compared with net loss of $7.4 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2019. Net income increased primarily due to higher sales and increased gross profit, lower selling, general and administrative expenses along with the gain on property recovered by insurance of $1.7 million as the Company continues to work through the restoration of the Orange location, while results from the third quarter of the prior year includes $8.3 million non-cash charge due to goodwill impairment at one of its reporting units.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Presented below is certain financial information based on the Company's EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. References to “EBITDA” mean earnings (losses) from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, and references to “Adjusted EBITDA” mean EBITDA plus, as applicable for each relevant period, certain adjustments as set forth in the reconciliations of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA is a measurement of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company presents EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA because management believes that they are useful indicators for evaluating operating performance and liquidity, including the Company’s ability to incur and service debt and it uses EBITDA to evaluate prospective acquisitions. Although the Company uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the reasons noted above, the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as analytical tools has limitations. Therefore, reviewers of the Company’s financial information should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's results of operations as reported in accordance with GAAP. Some of these limitations include:
Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA reflects the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest payments on indebtedness;
Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA reflects any cash requirements for such replacements;

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The omission of the substantial amortization expense associated with the Company’s intangible assets further limits the usefulness of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA; and
Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA includes the payment of taxes, which is a necessary element of operations.
Because of these limitations, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to the Company to invest in the growth of its businesses. Management compensates for these limitations by not viewing EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA in isolation and specifically by using other GAAP measures, such as net income (loss), net sales, and operating income (loss), to measure operating performance. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA is a measurement of financial performance under GAAP, and neither should be considered as an alternative to net loss or cash flow from operations determined in accordance with GAAP. The Company’s calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to the calculation of similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
Dollars in thousands
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Net income (loss)
$
2,250

 
$
(7,370
)
 
$
4,168

 
$
(9,911
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense
1,845

 
1,896

 
5,576

 
5,735

Interest expense, net
183

 
229

 
697

 
835

Income tax (benefit)
33

 
(336
)
 
(101
)
 
(816
)
EBITDA
4,311

 
(5,581
)
 
10,340

 
(4,157
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain), net (1)
12

 
(3
)
 
12

 
(4
)
Other income, net (2)
27

 
(15
)
 
(58
)
 
(50
)
Loss (gain) on disposal and impairment of assets (3)
55

 

 
98

 
(282
)
Gain on insurance proceeds received (4)
(1,683
)
 
(3,304
)
 
(2,683
)
 
(4,468
)
Equity compensation (5)
37

 
(59
)
 
262

 
367

LIFO impact (6)
(5
)
 
154

 
(16
)
 
98

Goodwill impairment (7)

 
8,294

 

 
8,294

Adjusted EBITDA
$
2,754

 
$
(514
)
 
$
7,955

 
$
(202
)
(1)
Represents the gain or loss from changes in the exchange rates between the functional currency and the foreign currency in which the transaction is denominated.
(2)
Represents miscellaneous non-operating income or expense, such as pension costs or grant income.
(3)
Represents the difference between the proceeds from the sale of operating equipment and the carrying values shown on the Company’s books or asset impairment of long-lived assets.
(4)
Represents the difference between the insurance proceeds received for the damaged property and the carrying values shown on the Company's books for the assets that were damaged in the fire at the Orange location.
(5)
Represents the equity-based compensation expense recognized by the Company under its 2016 Long-Term Incentive Plan (as the amendment and restatement of, and successor to, the 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan) due to granting of awards, awards not vesting and/or forfeitures.
(6)
Represents the change in the reserve for inventories for which cost is determined using the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method.
(7)
Represents non-cash charge of goodwill impairment experienced at its reporting unit level.
B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were both $0.3 million at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019. At June 30, 2020, the majority of the $0.3 million of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were in the possession of its non-U.S. subsidiaries. Distributions from the Company's non-U.S. subsidiaries to the Company may be subject to adverse tax consequences.
Historically, the main sources of liquidity have been cash flows from operations and borrowings under our Credit Agreement. However, the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (and the rapidly changing U.S. and global market and economic conditions due to the COVID-19 outbreak) is highly uncertain, with disruptions to the business of our customers and suppliers, which in turn is likely to impact our business, operations and results as well as our liquidity and capital resources. The Company's

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liquidity could be negatively affected by customers extending payment terms to the Company and/or a decrease in demand for our products as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the start of the pandemic, management has continued to evaluate the Company’s liquidity and capital resources and has taken a number of steps to help preserve financial flexibility in light of uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic by deferring wage increases to non-union employees, increased oversight of all capital expenditure approval, working with vendors to reduce costs and obtained a Paycheck Protection Program Loan as referenced in Note 5, Debt and for the reasons described below. As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and the Company's operations continues to evolve, the Company and management will continue to assess liquidity needs.
Operating Activities
The Company’s operating activities provided $2.3 million of cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with providing cash of $9.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. The cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 was primarily due to net income of $4.2 million and $2.9 million in non-cash items, such as depreciation and amortization, equity based compensation, deferred income taxes and LIFO effect, partially offset by the use of working capital of $4.8 million (increase in inventory of $4.6 million, $2.8 million in contract assets, net accruals of $1.7 million offset by $4.3 million decrease in receivables). The use of cash from working capital was primarily due to increase in inventories to support orders and customer adjustments for the remaining fiscal 2020 and payments to suppliers and disbursements related to the fire recovery, partially offset by decreased receivables resulting from improved collections.
The Company’s operating activities provided $9.4 million of cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. The cash provided by operating activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2019 was primarily due to a reduction in working capital of $9.8 million, a result in non-cash items such as the goodwill impairment charge of $8.3 million, depreciation and amortization of $5.7 million, and other non-cash items, such as equity based compensation, deferred income taxes and LIFO effect, partially offset by a gain on insurance recovery combined with a disposal of asset of $4.8 million and a net loss of $9.9 million. The increase in cash from working capital was primarily due to decreased receivables due to collections, partially offset by timing of payments to suppliers.

Investing Activities
Cash used for investing activities was $1.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, which includes $6.2 million of insurance proceeds received due to the Orange location fire, compared with cash used for investing activities of $1.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019. In addition to the $7.4 million expended for capital expenditures during the first nine months of fiscal 2020, $2.6 million was committed for future capital expenditures as of June 30, 2020. The Company anticipates that the total fiscal 2020 capital expenditures will be within the range of $4.0 million to $5.0 million (exclusive of fire related expenditures) and will relate principally to the further enhancement of production and product offering capabilities and operating cost reductions. Separate from the amounts given above, the Company anticipates incurring additional costs in fiscal 2020 of approximately $4.5 million to $6.5 million in capital expenditures at the Orange location as the result of the fire and resulting damage that took place. These costs are expected to be offset by insurance proceeds, approximately of which $8.8 million of insurance proceeds have been received as of June 30, 2020. Of the proceeds received, $6.2 million have been used towards capital expenditures and the remaining $2.6 million received is offsetting operating costs.
Financing Activities
Cash used by financing activities was $1.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020, compared with cash used by financing activities of $8.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2019.
As discussed in Note 5, Debt, of the consolidated condensed statements the Company received cash proceeds of $5.0 million as it relates to the Paycheck Protection Program (or "PPP") of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act") and made repayments of $0.8 million of long-term debt, which $0.5 million were from the Company's foreign term loan, compared with repayments of $1.1 million in the comparable period.
In August 2018, the Company entered into an asset-based Credit Agreement ("Credit Agreement") and Security Agreement ("Security Agreement") with a lender. See Note 5, Debt, of the consolidated condensed statements for further discussion related to the Credit Agreement and the First, Second, Third and Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement.
The Company had net repayments from the revolver under the Credit Agreement of $4.2 million and $8.6 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019, respectively.
Amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all the assets of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries and a pledge of 66.67% of the stock of its first-tier non-U.S. subsidiaries. Borrowings will bear interest at the lender's established domestic rates or LIBOR, plus the applicable margin as set forth in the Credit Agreement. The revolver has a rate based on LIBOR plus 1.5% spread, which was 1.7% at June 30, 2020 and the Export Credit Agreement as discussed in Note 5, Debt, has a rate

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based on LIBOR plus 1.0% spread, which was 1.2% at June 30, 2020. The Company also has a commitment fee of 0.25% under the Credit Agreement to be incurred on the unused balance of the revolver.
As the Company’s Credit Agreement is asset-based, a sustained significant decrease in revenue in the U.S. or excessive aging of the underlying receivables as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could materially affect the collateral capacity limitation of the availability under the Credit Agreement and could impact our ability to comply with covenants in our Credit Agreement.
Under the Company's Credit Agreement, the Company is subject to certain customary loan covenants regarding availability as discussed in Note 5, Debt. The availability at June 30, 2020 was $13.5 million. If availability had fallen short, the Company would be required to meet the fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") covenant, which must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0. In the event of a default, we may not be able to access our revolver, which could impact the ability to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures and invest in new business opportunities. Because the availability was greater than the 10% of the Revolving Commitment as of June 30, 2020, the FCCR calculation was not required.
Future cash flows from the Company’s operations may be used to pay down amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement and its foreign related debts. The Company believes it has adequate cash/liquidity available to finance its operations from the combination of (i) the Company’s expected cash flows from operations, (ii) funds available under the Credit Agreement for its domestic locations and (iii) funds received pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program Loan. The Company continues to seek alternatives with its lenders and other potential partners to refinance certain debt obligations at its Maniago location to provide Maniago with sufficient future liquidity.  If Maniago is unsuccessful in obtaining additional financing, it may experience certain challenges in meeting certain obligations.  This foreign debt is collateralized by Maniago’s assets.  The U.S. operations of the Company have not pledged any assets as collateral or guaranteed Maniago’s debt.  The consolidated condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effect on the recoverability and classification of the Maniago assets or the amounts and classifications of the Maniago liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plan will provide adequate liquidity to finance Maniago operations.
Additionally, the tightening of the credit market and standards, as well as capital market volatility, could negatively impact our ability to obtain additional debt financing on terms equivalent to our existing Credit Agreement, in the event the Company seeks additional liquidity sources as a result of the continued impact of COVID-19. Capital market uncertainty and volatility, together with the Company’s market capitalization and status as a smaller reporting company could also negatively impact our ability to obtain equity financing.
C. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company's disclosures of critical accounting policies in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019 have not materially changed since that report was filed, except for the following:

Effective October 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842 Leases ("Topic 842"). Prior to the adoption of Topic 842, operating leases were maintained as off balance sheet arrangements. Under the transition method selected by the Company, leases that are not short-term in nature existing at, or entered on October 1, 2019 were required to be recognized and measured. Prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reflected with the Company's historical accounting.

The Company determines if a contract contains a lease when the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified assets for a period in exchange for consideration. Upon identification and commencement of a lease, the Company establishes a right of use ("ROU") asset and a lease liability. Operating leases are included in ROU assets, short-term operating lease liabilities, and long-term operating lease liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant, and equipment, current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt on the consolidated condensed balance sheets.

The total lease term is determined by considering the initial lease term per the lease agreement, which is adjusted to include any renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise as well as any period that the Company has control before the stated initial term of the agreement. If the Company determines there exists a reasonable certainty of exercising termination or early buyout options, then the lease terms are adjusted to account for these facts.

The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allowed the Company to carry forward the historical lease classification.


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The Company has made an accounting policy election to not separate non-lease components from lease components when allocating consideration for the buildings and machinery and equipment ROU asset classes. The election was made to reduce the administrative burden that would be imposed on the Company.

ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of the future payments. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while the expense for finance leases is recognized as depreciation expense and interest expense using the accelerated interest method of recognition. A lease asset and lease liability are not recorded for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less and the lease expense related to these leases is recognized as incurred over the lease term.

D. Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" and subsequent updates. ASU 2016-13 changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance will replace the current incurred loss approach with an expected loss model. The new expected credit loss impairment model will apply to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, loans, held-to-maturity debt instruments, net investments in leases, loan commitments and standby letters of credit. Upon initial recognition of the exposure, the expected credit loss model requires entities to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The estimate of expected credit losses should consider historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments. Financial instruments with similar risk characteristics should be grouped together when estimating expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 does not prescribe a specific method to make the estimate, so its application will require significant judgment. ASU 2016-13 is effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. However, in November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, "Financial Instruments - Credit Loss (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842)," which defers the effective date for public filers that are considered smaller reporting companies ("SRC"), as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Because SIFCO is considered a SRC, the Company does not need to implement until October 1, 2023. The Company will continue to evaluate the effect of adopting ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.

In December 2019, ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes" was issued to (i) reduce the complexity of the standard by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and (ii) improve consistency and simplify other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of the rules on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and disclosure.
E. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

For recently adopted accounting standards refer to Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recently Adopted Accounting Standards for further detail.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), disclosure controls and procedures are controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures include components of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) as of June 30, 2020 (the “Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective, as a result of the continuing existence

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of the material weakness in the Company's internal controls over financial reporting described in Item 9A of the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. 
The following material weakness related to our control environment existed as of June 30, 2020.
Key controls around segregation of duties and periodic access reviews within IT general and application controls for the Cleveland operation were not designed or operating effectively.

The control environment deficiencies described above could have resulted in a failure to prevent or detect a material misstatement in our financial statements due to the omission of information or inappropriate conclusions regarding information required to be recorded, processed, summarized, and reported in the Company’s SEC reports. Notwithstanding the identified material weakness, management believes the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly represent in all material respects our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows at and for the periods presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Remediation Plan for Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management and the Company's Board of Directors are committed to improving the Company's overall system of internal controls over financial reporting.

To address the material weakness identified in our control environment, the Company is taking the following actions to remediate the material weakness:
Implement robust security and access reviews at a level of precision necessary to ensure they are timely and appropriate. The Company is making progress by utilizing external assistance. Using a risk-based approach, management will implement detective and monitoring business process controls to further mitigate IT risks over financial reporting.

With the oversight of senior management and the Company's Board of Directors, the Company continues to take steps and additional measures to remediate the underlying causes of the identified material weakness, including but not limited to (i) evaluating our information technology systems or invest in improvements to our technology sufficient to generate accurate, transparent, and timely financial information, and (ii) continue to strengthen organizational structure by holding individuals accountable for their internal control responsibilities.

Although we continue to make meaningful progress on our remediation plan during fiscal year 2020, we cannot estimate how long it will take to complete the process or the costs of actions required. There is no assurance that the aforementioned plans will be sufficient and that additional steps may not be necessary.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting and other Remediation
No material changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a‑15(f) and 15d‑15(f) under the Exchange Act) occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information
Items 2, 3, 4 and 5 are not applicable or the answer to such items is negative; therefore, the items have been omitted and no reference is required in this Quarterly Report.
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in ordinary, routine legal actions. The Company cannot reasonably estimate future costs, if any, related to these matters and does not believe any such matters are material to its financial condition or results of operations. The Company maintains various liability insurance coverages to protect its assets from losses arising out of or involving activities associated with ongoing and normal business operations; however, it is possible that the Company’s future operating results could be affected by future costs of litigation. For a more information regarding our outstanding material legal proceedings, see Note 10, Commitments and Contingencies.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors
The Company is subject to various risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, (1) the impact on business conditions in general, and on the demand for products in the A&E industries in particular, of the global economic outlook, including the continuation of military spending at or near current levels and the availability of capital and liquidity from banks and other providers of credit; (2) the future business environment, including capital and consumer spending; (3) competitive factors, including the ability to replace business that may be lost; (4) metals and commodities price increases and the Company’s ability to recover such price increases; (5) successful development and market introduction of new products and services; (6) continued reliance on consumer acceptance of regional and business aircraft powered by more fuel efficient turbine engines; (7) continued reliance on military spending, in general, and/or several major customers, in particular, for revenues; (8) the impact on future contributions to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans due to changes in actuarial assumptions, government regulations and the market value of plan assets; (9) stable governments, business conditions, laws, regulations and taxes in economies where business is conducted; (10) the ability to successfully integrate businesses that may be acquired into the Company’s operations; and (11) extraordinary or force majeure events affecting the business or operations of our business, any of which could have a material effect on us. Investors should consider the risks described below and all of the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in evaluating our business and prospects. If any of the risks described herein occurs, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be negatively affected. Additional risks and uncertainties, including risks not currently known or that are currently deemed immaterial may also adversely affect our business financial conditions or results of operations.
Our business is subject to risks associated with widespread public health crises, including the current COVID-19 pandemic.
In March 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and the outbreak subsequently became increasingly widespread in the United States and other countries in which we operate. While we are actively monitoring the pandemic and taking steps to mitigate the risks posed by its spread, there is no guarantee that our efforts will mitigate the adverse impacts of COVID-19 or will be effective. Uncertain factors relating to the COVID-19 pandemic include the duration of the outbreak, the severity of the disease, and the actions, or perception of actions that may be taken, to contain or treat its impact, including declarations of states of emergency, business closures, manufacturing restrictions and a prolonged period of travel, commercial and/or other similar restrictions and limitations.
The pandemic is affecting and is expected to continue to affect certain elements of our operations and business. We have experienced operational interruptions as a result of COVID-19, including the temporary suspension of operations at our facilities in Maniago, Italy and border closures that have resulted in delayed shipments. Further or more prolonged operational disruptions in the U.S. or other locations in which we or our customers operate could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations.
We have experienced and expect to continue to experience unpredictable changes in demand from the markets we serve. The A&E industries have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of various restrictions on air travel and concern regarding air travel during a pandemic. These factors have caused reductions in demand for commercial aircraft, which will adversely impact our net sales and operating results and may continue to do so for an extended period of time. Further, an overall reduction in business activity as a result of the disruption has led to a continued softening of the energy market. If the pandemic continues and conditions worsen, we may experience additional adverse impacts on our operations, costs, customer orders, and collections of accounts receivable, which may be material. While we are unable to predict the magnitude of the impact of these factors at this time, the loss of, or significant reduction in, purchases by our large customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Additionally, the pandemic could lead to an extended disruption of economic activity whereby the impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows could be material. While the potential economic impact brought by and the duration of the coronavirus outbreak may be difficult to assess or predict, the continuation of a widespread pandemic could result in significant or sustained disruption of global financial markets, reducing our ability to access capital, which could in the future negatively affect our liquidity. Although the Company intends to apply for forgiveness of all or a portion of its PPP Loan proceeds, we make no representations that we will qualify for forgiveness of all or part of the PPP Loan. Further, as a consequence of post-PPP Loan rule making by the Small Business Administration, shifting regulatory guidance and/or other factors, we may be required to repay the PPP Loan before its expected maturity date. While the Company believes it has adequate cash/liquidity available to finance its operations, our ability to make scheduled payments of the principal of, to pay interest on or to refinance our indebtedness, depends on our future performance, which is subject to general economic, financial, competitive and other factors (including the continued impact of COVID-19) beyond our control. In addition, while we believe we have taken appropriate steps to maintain a safe workplace to protect our employees from contracting and spreading the coronavirus, we may not be able to prevent the spread of the virus among our employees, face litigation or other proceedings making claims related to unsafe

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working conditions, inadequate protection of our employees or other claims. Any of these claims, even if without merit, could result in costly litigation or divert management's attention and resources. Furthermore, we may face a sustained disruption to our operations due to one or more of the factors described above.
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate other risks and uncertainties the Company faces or may face. The impact depends on the severity and duration of the current COVID-19 pandemic and actions taken by governmental authorities and other third parties in response, each of which is uncertain, rapidly changing and difficult to predict.
Item 6. (a) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed with this report or are incorporated herein by reference to a prior filing in accordance with Rule 12b-32 under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (Asterisk denotes exhibits filed with this report.)
Exhibit
No.
 
Description
2.1
 
2.2
 
3.1
 
3.2
 
9.1
 
9.2
 
9.3
 
9.4
 
10.1
 
10.2
 
10.3
 
10.4
 
10.5
 
10.6
 
10.7
 
10.8
 

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10.9
 
10.10
 
10.11
 
10.12
 
10.13
 
10.18
 
10.19
 
10.20
 
10.21
 
10.22
 
10.23
 
10.24
 
10.25
 
10.26
 
14.1
 
*31.1
 
*31.2
 
*32.1
 
*32.2
 
*101
 
The following financial information from SIFCO Industries, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 filed with the SEC on August 6, 2020, formatted in XBRL includes: (i) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, (ii) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, (iv) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flow for the fiscal periods ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, (iv) Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the periods June 30, 2020 and 2019, and (v) the Notes to the Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
 
SIFCO Industries, Inc.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: August 6, 2020
 
/s/ Peter W. Knapper
 
 
Peter W. Knapper
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
Date: August 6, 2020
 
/s/ Thomas R. Kubera
 
 
Thomas R. Kubera
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

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Exhibit


Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION
OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
RULE 13A-14(A) / 15D-14(A)
I, Peter W. Knapper, certify that:
1.
I have read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of SIFCO Industries, Inc.
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b.
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;
c.
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
d.
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
Date: August 6, 2020
 
/s/ Peter W. Knapper
 
 
Peter W. Knapper
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer


Exhibit


Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION
OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
RULE 13A-14(A) / 15D-14(A)
I, Thomas R. Kubera, certify that:
1.
I have read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of SIFCO Industries, Inc.
2.
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b.
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;
c.
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
d.
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b.
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: August 6, 2020
 
/s/ Thomas R. Kubera
 
 
Thomas R. Kubera
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 


Exhibit


Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the Quarterly Report of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (“Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (“Report”), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
 
 
Date: August 6, 2020
 
/s/ Peter W. Knapper
 
 
Peter W. Knapper
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
This certification accompanies this Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by such Act, be deemed filed by SIFCO Industries, Inc. for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that SIFCO Industries, Inc. specifically incorporates it by reference.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to SIFCO Industries, Inc. and will be retained by SIFCO Industries, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


Exhibit


Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
In connection with the Quarterly Report of SIFCO Industries, Inc. (“Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (“Report”), the undersigned officer of the Company certifies pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
 
 
 
Date: August 6, 2020
 
/s/ Thomas R. Kubera
 
 
Thomas R. Kubera
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
This certification accompanies this Report on Form 10-Q pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by such Act, be deemed filed by SIFCO Industries, Inc. for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such certification will not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except to the extent that SIFCO Industries, Inc. specifically incorporates it by reference.
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to SIFCO Industries, Inc. and will be retained by SIFCO Industries, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.


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Jun. 30, 2020
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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 27,777 $ 24,873 $ 84,521 $ 81,331
Cost of goods sold 23,628 23,486 70,771 75,119
Gross profit 4,149 1,387 13,750 6,212
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,864 3,481 10,393 11,375
Goodwill impairment 0 8,294 0 8,294
Amortization of intangible assets 408 411 1,224 1,239
Loss (gain) on disposal or impairment of operating assets 55 0 98 (282)
Gain on insurance proceeds received (1,683) (3,304) (2,683) (4,468)
Operating income (loss) 2,505 (7,495) 4,718 (9,946)
Interest income 0 (1) 0 (3)
Interest expense 183 230 697 838
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss), net 12 (3) 12 (4)
Other loss (income), net 27 (15) (58) (50)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense 2,283 (7,706) 4,067 (10,727)
Income tax (benefit) expense 33 (336) (101) (816)
Net income (loss) $ 2,250 $ (7,370) $ 4,168 $ (9,911)
Net income (loss) per share        
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.40 $ (1.32) $ 0.74 $ (1.78)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.39 $ (1.32) $ 0.72 $ (1.78)
Weighted-average number of common shares (basic) (in shares) 5,676 5,571 5,656 5,556
Weighted-average number of common shares (diluted) (in shares) 5,807 5,571 5,768 5,556
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Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income (loss) $ 2,250 $ (7,370) $ 4,168 $ (9,911)
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation adjustment 113 146 175 (441)
Retirement plan liability adjustment 188 108 626 322
Comprehensive income (loss) $ 2,551 $ (7,116) $ 4,969 $ (10,030)
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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 289 $ 341
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $229 and $592, respectively 18,961 23,159
Other receivables 0 3,500
Contract asset 13,134 10,349
Inventories, net 15,288 10,509
Refundable income taxes 131 141
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,518 1,459
Total current assets 49,321 49,458
Property, plant and equipment, net 42,929  
Property, plant and equipment, net   39,610
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 17,363  
Intangible assets, net 2,128 3,320
Goodwill 3,493 3,493
Other assets 115 218
Total assets 115,349 96,099
Current liabilities:    
Current maturities of long-term debt 6,682 5,786
Revolver 11,302 15,542
Short-term operating lease liabilities 1,111  
Accounts payable 15,781 19,799
Accrued liabilities 7,222 5,557
Total current liabilities 42,098 46,684
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 4,490 2,052
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term 16,383  
Deferred income taxes 1,650 1,718
Pension liability 8,627 9,528
Other long-term liabilities 778 63
Shareholders’ equity:    
Serial preferred shares, no par value, authorized 1,000 shares 0 0
Common shares, par value $1 per share, authorized 10,000 shares; issued and outstanding shares 5,916 at June 30, 2020 and 5,777 at September 30, 2019 5,916 5,777
Additional paid-in capital 10,599 10,438
Retained earnings 37,316 33,148
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (12,508) (13,309)
Total shareholders’ equity 41,323 36,054
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $ 115,349 $ 96,099
v3.20.2
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 229 $ 592
Serial preferred shares, shares authorized (in shares) 1,000,000 1,000,000
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common shares, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Common shares, shares issued (in shares) 5,916,000 5,777,000
Common shares, shares outstanding (in shares) 5,916,000 5,777,000
v3.20.2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $ 4,168 $ (9,911)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 5,576 5,735
Amortization of debt issuance cost 79 72
Loss (gain) on disposal of operating assets or impairment of operating assets 98 (282)
Gain on insurance proceeds received (2,683) (4,468)
Goodwill impairment 0 8,294
LIFO effect (16) 98
Share transactions under company stock plan 253 367
Other long-term liabilities (291) (80)
Deferred income taxes (116) (251)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Receivables 4,347 7,602
Contract assets (2,785) 1,230
Inventories (4,623) (411)
Refundable income taxes 10 (533)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (125) 400
Other assets 142 1
Accounts payable (4,175) 235
Other accrued liabilities 2,465 1,295
Accrued income and other taxes (30) (21)
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,294 9,372
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Insurance proceeds received 6,183 5,574
Proceeds from disposal of operating assets 0 317
Capital expenditures (7,441) (7,036)
Net cash used for investing activities (1,258) (1,145)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from long-term debt 5,161 2,748
Payments on long-term debt (839) (1,127)
Proceeds from revolving credit agreement 85,082 50,818
Repayments of revolving credit agreement (89,323) (59,383)
Payment of debt issue costs 0 (132)
Short-term debt borrowings 2,139 3,447
Short-term debt repayments (3,319) (5,093)
Share retirement 0 (62)
Net cash used for financing activities (1,099) (8,784)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (63) (557)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period 341 1,252
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 11 6
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 289 701
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information of operations:    
Cash paid for interest (583) (781)
Cash paid for income taxes, net (41) (103)
Non-cash investing activities:    
Additions to property, plant & equipment - incurred but not yet paid $ 20 $ 848
v3.20.2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Total
Common Shares
Additional Paid-In Capital
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Adoption adjustment
Adoption adjustment
Retained Earnings
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2018   5,690          
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2018 $ 44,189 $ 5,690 $ 10,031 $ 37,097 $ (8,629) $ 3,598 $ 3,598
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Comprehensive income (loss) (10,030)     (9,911) (119)    
Share retirement (in shares)   (21)          
Share retirement (62) $ (21)   (41)      
Performance and restricted share expense 367   367        
Share transactions under equity based plans (in shares)   104          
Share transactions under equity based plans 0 $ 104 (104)        
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019   5,773          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019 38,062 $ 5,773 10,294 30,743 (8,748)    
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019   5,773          
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2019 45,237 $ 5,773 10,353 38,113 (9,002)    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Comprehensive income (loss) (7,116)     (7,370) 254    
Performance and restricted share expense (59)   (59)        
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2019   5,773          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2019 38,062 $ 5,773 10,294 30,743 (8,748)    
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2019   5,777          
Beginning balance at Sep. 30, 2019 36,054 $ 5,777 10,438 33,148 (13,309)    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Comprehensive income (loss) 4,969     4,168 801    
Other 46   46        
Performance and restricted share expense 262   262        
Share transactions under equity based plans (in shares)   139          
Share transactions under equity based plans (8) $ 139 (147)        
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020   5,916          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020 41,323 $ 5,916 10,599 37,316 (12,508)    
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020   5,916          
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020 38,689 $ 5,916 10,516 35,066 (12,809)    
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]              
Comprehensive income (loss) 2,551     2,250 301    
Other 46   46        
Performance and restricted share expense 37   37        
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020   5,916          
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020 $ 41,323 $ 5,916 $ 10,599 $ 37,316 $ (12,508)    
v3.20.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
A. Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of SIFCO Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of the Company’s U.S. operations and its non-operating subsidiaries. For these operations, all gains and losses from completed currency transactions are included in income. The functional currency for the Company's other non-U.S. subsidiaries is the Euro. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange at the end of the period, and revenues and expenses are translated using average rates of exchange for the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.
These unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S."). The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for other interim periods or the full year.
COVID-19
In March 2020, the novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, and the outbreak subsequently became increasingly widespread in the United States and other countries in which the Company operates.
The Company has taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of its employees and customers as well as to preserve the Company’s financial flexibility. The Company continues to monitor the development of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 on its business and respond accordingly. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company continues to evolve and the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity and future results of operations is uncertain. As the pandemic continues to impact operations of businesses across the world, our ability to meet customer demands for products may be impaired or, similarly, our customers have experienced and may continue to experience adverse business consequences. Reduced demand for products or impaired ability to meet customer demand (including as a result of disruptions at our facilities, in the transportation of products, and/or in the operations of our vendors) could have a material adverse effect on our business, operations and financial performance. Given the continuing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the varied global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not presently able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its future results of operations, financial condition or liquidity for fiscal year 2020.
B. Accounting Policies
A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies is included in Note 1 to the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company's fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Since the Annual Report, the Company has implemented Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" and ASU 2018-11, "Leases (Topic 842) Targeted Improvements," (collectively with ASU 2016-02, "Topic 842"), which was adopted by the Company on October 1, 2019 using the cumulative-effect adjustment transition method. Significant changes to the Company's accounting policies as a result of adopting Topic 842 are referenced below within section E. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards and in Note 4, Leases.
C. Net Income/(Loss) per Share
The Company’s net income and loss per basic share has been computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Net income in the current period, per diluted share reflects the effect of the Company's outstanding restricted shares and performance shares under the treasury method. In the prior period, due to the net loss for each reporting period, zero restricted shares are included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive. The dilutive effect is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Net Income (loss)
$
2,250

 
$
(7,370
)
 
$
4,168

 
$
(9,911
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
5,676

 
5,571

 
5,656

 
5,556

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares
115

 

 
106

 

Performance shares
16

 

 
6

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
5,807

 
5,571

 
5,768

 
5,556

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share – basic:
$
0.40

 
$
(1.32
)
 
$
0.74

 
$
(1.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share – diluted:
$
0.39

 
$
(1.32
)
 
$
0.72

 
$
(1.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anti-dilutive weighted-average common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share
306

 
214

 
200

 
200



D. Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" and subsequent updates. ASU 2016-13 changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance will replace the current incurred loss approach with an expected loss model. The new expected credit loss impairment model will apply to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, loans, held-to-maturity debt instruments, net investments in leases, loan commitments and standby letters of credit. Upon initial recognition of the exposure, the expected credit loss model requires entities to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The estimate of expected credit losses should consider historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments. Financial instruments with similar risk characteristics should be grouped together when estimating expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 does not prescribe a specific method to make the estimate, so its application will require significant judgment. ASU 2016-13 is effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. However, in November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, "Financial Instruments - Credit Loss (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842)," which defers the effective date for public filers that are considered smaller reporting companies ("SRC"), as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Because SIFCO is considered a SRC, the Company does not need to implement ASU 2016-13 until October 1, 2023. The Company will continue to evaluate the effect of adopting ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.
In December 2019, ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes" was issued to (i) reduce the complexity of the standard by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and (ii) improve consistency and simplify other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company continues to evaluate the effect adopting this ASU will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.
E. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
The Company adopted Topic 842 as of October 1, 2019, using the cumulative effective method. Under the transition method selected by the Company, leases that are not short-term in nature existing at, or entered on October 1, 2019 were required to be recognized and measured. Prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reflected with the Company's historical accounting. The adoption of Topic 842 resulted in the Company recording right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities of approximately $18,059 to the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 1, 2019, with no related impact on the Company's consolidated condensed statement of comprehensive income (loss) or consolidated condensed statement of cash flows.
v3.20.2
Inventories
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories consist of:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Raw materials and supplies
$
5,629

 
$
4,512

Work-in-process
4,052

 
2,721

Finished goods
5,607

 
3,276

Total inventories
$
15,288

 
$
10,509


For a portion of the Company's inventory, cost is determined using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method. Approximately 41% and 27% of the Company’s inventories at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively, use the LIFO method. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is made at the end of each fiscal year based on the inventory levels and costs existing at that time. Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must be based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because the actual results may vary from these estimates, calculations are subject to many factors beyond management’s control, annual results may differ from interim results as they are subject to adjustments based on the differences between the estimates and the actual results. The first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method is used for the remainder of the inventories, which are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. If the FIFO method had been used for the inventories for which cost is determined using the LIFO method, inventories would have been $8,280 and $8,296 higher than reported at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.
v3.20.2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(5,492
)
 
$
(5,667
)
Retirement plan liability adjustment, net of tax
(7,016
)
 
(7,642
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(12,508
)
 
$
(13,309
)
v3.20.2
Leases
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases
Leases
The adoption of Topic 842 requires lessees to recognize a ROU asset and a lease liability on the consolidated condensed balance sheet, with the exception of short-term leases. The Company primarily leases its manufacturing buildings, specifically at its Orange location, machinery and office equipment. The Company determines if a contract contains a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified assets for a period in exchange for consideration. Upon identification and commencement of a lease, the Company establishes a ROU asset and a lease liability. Operating leases are included in ROU assets, short-term operating lease liabilities, and long-term operating lease liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant, and equipment, current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt on the consolidated condensed balance sheets.
The Company has remaining lease terms ranging from one to 17 years, some of which include options to renew the lease. The total lease term is determined by considering the initial lease term per the lease agreement, which is adjusted to include any renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise as well as any period that the Company has control before the stated initial term of the agreement. If the Company determines there exists a reasonable certainty of exercising termination or early buyout options, then the lease terms are adjusted to account for these facts. A portion of our real estate leases include rents that are generally subject to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Such changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments.
The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allowed the Company to carry forward the historical lease classification.
The Company has made an accounting policy election to not separate non-lease components from lease components when allocating consideration for the buildings and machinery and equipment ROU asset classes. The election was made to reduce the administrative burden that would be imposed on the Company.
ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date and duration of the lease term in determining the present value of the future payments. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while the expense for finance leases is recognized as depreciation expense and interest expense using the accelerated interest method of recognition. A lease asset and lease liability are not recorded for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less and the lease expense related to these leases is recognized as incurred over the lease term.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
Lease expense
 
 
 
Finance lease expense:
 
 
 
     Amortization of right-of use assets on finance leases
$
14

 
41

     Interest on lease liabilities
1

 
4

Operating lease expense:
664

 
1,743

Variable lease cost:
39

 
118

Total lease expense
$
718

 
$
1,906



The following table presents the impact of leasing on the consolidated condensed balance sheet.
 
Classification to the consolidated condensed balance sheets
 
June 30, 
 2020
Assets:
 
 
 
Finance lease assets
    Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
102

Operating lease assets
    Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
 
17,363

Total lease assets
 
 
$
17,465

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
59

Operating lease liabilities
     Short-term operating lease liabilities
 
1,111

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Long-term debt, net of current maturities
 
35

Operating lease liabilities
     Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term
 
16,383

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
17,588



Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases were as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
Other Information
 
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
1,628

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
4

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
42

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
 
     Operating leases
278

 
June 30, 
 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
 
     Finance leases
1.9

     Operating leases
15.2

Weighted-average discount rate:
 
     Finance leases
5.0
%
     Operating leases
5.9
%

Future minimum lease under non-cancellable leases at June 30, 2020 were as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,


2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020)
15

543

2021
55

1,933

2022
21

1,683

2023
6

1,623

2024

1,638

Thereafter

19,179

Total lease payments
$
97

$
26,599

Less: Imputed interest
(3
)
(9,105
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
94

$
17,494



As previously disclosed in the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year would have been as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,
 
 
2020
$
61

$
2,172

2021
61

1,865

2022
21

1,583

2023
6

1,502

2024

1,498

Thereafter

16,711

Total lease payments
$
149

$
25,331

Less: Interest
(11
)
 
Present value of lease liabilities
$
138

 
Leases
Leases
The adoption of Topic 842 requires lessees to recognize a ROU asset and a lease liability on the consolidated condensed balance sheet, with the exception of short-term leases. The Company primarily leases its manufacturing buildings, specifically at its Orange location, machinery and office equipment. The Company determines if a contract contains a lease based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified assets for a period in exchange for consideration. Upon identification and commencement of a lease, the Company establishes a ROU asset and a lease liability. Operating leases are included in ROU assets, short-term operating lease liabilities, and long-term operating lease liabilities on the consolidated condensed balance sheets. Finance leases are included in property, plant, and equipment, current maturities of long-term debt and long-term debt on the consolidated condensed balance sheets.
The Company has remaining lease terms ranging from one to 17 years, some of which include options to renew the lease. The total lease term is determined by considering the initial lease term per the lease agreement, which is adjusted to include any renewal options that the Company is reasonably certain to exercise as well as any period that the Company has control before the stated initial term of the agreement. If the Company determines there exists a reasonable certainty of exercising termination or early buyout options, then the lease terms are adjusted to account for these facts. A portion of our real estate leases include rents that are generally subject to annual changes in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI"). Such changes to the CPI are treated as variable lease payments.
The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new standard which, among other things, allowed the Company to carry forward the historical lease classification.
The Company has made an accounting policy election to not separate non-lease components from lease components when allocating consideration for the buildings and machinery and equipment ROU asset classes. The election was made to reduce the administrative burden that would be imposed on the Company.
ROU assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most of the leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date and duration of the lease term in determining the present value of the future payments. Lease expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, while the expense for finance leases is recognized as depreciation expense and interest expense using the accelerated interest method of recognition. A lease asset and lease liability are not recorded for leases with an initial term of 12 months or less and the lease expense related to these leases is recognized as incurred over the lease term.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
Lease expense
 
 
 
Finance lease expense:
 
 
 
     Amortization of right-of use assets on finance leases
$
14

 
41

     Interest on lease liabilities
1

 
4

Operating lease expense:
664

 
1,743

Variable lease cost:
39

 
118

Total lease expense
$
718

 
$
1,906



The following table presents the impact of leasing on the consolidated condensed balance sheet.
 
Classification to the consolidated condensed balance sheets
 
June 30, 
 2020
Assets:
 
 
 
Finance lease assets
    Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
102

Operating lease assets
    Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
 
17,363

Total lease assets
 
 
$
17,465

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
59

Operating lease liabilities
     Short-term operating lease liabilities
 
1,111

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Long-term debt, net of current maturities
 
35

Operating lease liabilities
     Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term
 
16,383

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
17,588



Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases were as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
Other Information
 
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
1,628

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
4

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
42

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
 
     Operating leases
278

 
June 30, 
 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
 
     Finance leases
1.9

     Operating leases
15.2

Weighted-average discount rate:
 
     Finance leases
5.0
%
     Operating leases
5.9
%

Future minimum lease under non-cancellable leases at June 30, 2020 were as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,


2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020)
15

543

2021
55

1,933

2022
21

1,683

2023
6

1,623

2024

1,638

Thereafter

19,179

Total lease payments
$
97

$
26,599

Less: Imputed interest
(3
)
(9,105
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
94

$
17,494



As previously disclosed in the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year would have been as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,
 
 
2020
$
61

$
2,172

2021
61

1,865

2022
21

1,583

2023
6

1,502

2024

1,498

Thereafter

16,711

Total lease payments
$
149

$
25,331

Less: Interest
(11
)
 
Present value of lease liabilities
$
138

 
v3.20.2
Debt
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt
Debt
Debt consists of: 

June 30, 
 2020

September 30, 
 2019
Revolving credit agreement
$
11,302


$
15,542

Foreign subsidiary borrowings
5,159


6,592

Finance lease obligations
94


138

Other, net of unamortized debt issuance costs ($23) and ($25), respectively
5,919


1,108

Total debt
22,474

 
23,380

 
 
 
 
Less – current maturities
(17,984
)

(21,328
)
Total long-term debt
$
4,490


$
2,052


Credit Agreement and Security Agreement of 2018
On August 8, 2018, the Company entered into an asset-based Credit Agreement ("Credit Agreement") and a Security Agreement (“Security Agreement”) with its current lender (the "Lender"). The Credit Agreement matures on August 6, 2021 and is comprised of a senior secured revolving credit facility with a maximum borrowing of $30,000. The Credit Agreement also has an accordion feature, which allows the Company to increase maximum borrowings by up to $10,000 upon consent of the Lender or upon additional lenders joining the Credit Agreement. The terms of the Credit Agreement contain both a lock box arrangement and subjective acceleration clause. As a result, the amount outstanding on the revolving credit facility is classified as a short-term liability. The proceeds from the Credit Agreement were used to pay fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Credit Agreement and continue to be used for working capital purposes and general corporate purposes.
The Credit Agreement contains affirmative and negative covenants and events of defaults. As set forth in the Credit Agreement, the Company is required to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio ("FCCR") of 1.1:1.0 any time the availability is equal to or less than 12.5% of the revolving commitment. In the event of a default, the Company may not be able to access the revolver, which could impact the ability to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures and invest in new business opportunities. See discussion below under the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement and Security Agreement, which revises the provision related to availability and FCCR.
On November 5, 2018, the Company entered into the First Amendment (the "First Amendment") to the Credit Agreement and Security Agreement with its Lender. The First Amendment retroactively amended certain definitions and provisions effective as of the original closing date to clarify the parties' original understanding.
On December 17, 2018, the Company entered into an Export Credit Agreement (the “Export Credit Agreement”) with its Lender. Pursuant to the terms of the Export Credit Agreement, the Lender will lend amounts to the Company on foreign receivables that are guaranteed by the Export-Import Bank of the United States of America. The Export Credit Agreement provides for a revolving commitment of $5,000, therefore increasing the maximum borrowing of the revolver to $35,000. The borrowings under the Export Credit Agreement will bear interest at (depending on the type of borrowing) the Prime or LIBOR Rate, plus the applicable margin as set forth in the Export Credit Agreement. The maturity date under the Export Credit Agreement is August 6, 2021 (or such earlier date as the revolving commitments under the Export Credit Agreement are reduced to zero or otherwise terminated). The Export Credit Agreement contains customary representations, warranties, covenants and events of default, including, without limitation, the affirmative covenants under the Company’s Credit Agreement dated August 8, 2018, as amended with the Lender. In connection with entering into the Export Credit Agreement, the Company also entered into the Second Amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to its Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment amends certain definitions and provisions to provide for the Company’s entrance into the Export Credit Agreement.
On March 29, 2019, the Company entered into a Third Amendment with its Lender. This amendment extended the time frame for when certain post-closing requirements would be satisfied by March 31, 2019 to June 30, 2019. These post-closing requirements were completed by June 30, 2019.
On September 20, 2019, the Company entered into a Fourth Amendment with its Lender. As previously stated, the Company is subject to certain customary loan covenants if availability is less than or equal to 12.5% of the revolving commitment for three or more business days in any consecutive 30 day period; however, the Fourth Amendment to the Credit Agreement resulted in the reduction of its availability from 12.5% of the revolving commitment to 10% of the lesser of collateral or total revolving commitment, with a $2,000 floor through June 30, 2020. In determining the availability, the Lender looks at the total collateral. If the total collateral is less than $20,000, then the $2,000 floor will apply; however, if the total collateral is greater than or equal to $20,000, but less than the $35,000 (revolving commitment); then 10% of the total collateral is used, but if the collateral exceeds $35,000, then 10% of the total commitment is used as lending will not exceed the $35,000 revolving commitment unless the accordion feature is enacted. Commencing July 1, 2020, the terms reverted back to the requirements in place prior to the Fourth Amendment. The total collateral at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was $25,603 and $24,000, respectively and the revolving commitment was $35,000 for both periods. The measurement at 10% was $2,560 and $2,400, respectively. Total availability at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019 was $13,492 and $7,709, respectively, which exceed both the collateral and total commitment threshold. If availability had fallen short, the Company would be required to meet the FCCR covenant, which must not be less than 1.1 to 1.0. Because the availability was greater than the 10.0% of the revolving commitment as of June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, the FCCR calculation was not required.
Amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all the assets of the Company and its U.S. subsidiaries and a pledge of 66.67% of the stock of its first-tier non-U.S. subsidiaries. Borrowings will bear interest at the Lender's established domestic rate or LIBOR, plus the applicable margin as set forth in the Credit Agreement. The revolver has a rate based on LIBOR plus 1.50%, which was 1.7% at June 30, 2020 and 3.6% at September 30, 2019, and the Export Credit Agreement has a rate based on LIBOR plus 1.00% spread at June 30, 2020 and 1.25% spread at September 30, 2019, which was 1.2% and 3.4% at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company also has a commitment fee of 0.25% under the Credit Agreement to be incurred on the unused balance of the revolver.






Foreign subsidiary borrowings
Foreign debt consists of:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Term loan
$
1,890

 
$
2,318

Short-term borrowings
3,071

 
3,744

Factor
198

 
530

Total debt
$
5,159

 
$
6,592

 
 
 
 
Less – current maturities
(4,323
)
 
(5,501
)
Total long-term debt
$
836

 
$
1,091

 
 
 
 
Receivables pledged as collateral
$
1,322

 
$
672



Interest rates on foreign borrowings are based on Euribor rates which range from 1.0% to 4.2%. In December 2018, the Company entered into a six month short-term debt arrangement of $1,137 to be used for working capital purposes at Maniago, which was subsequently repaid in fiscal 2019. In September 2019, Maniago modified its repayment schedule for one tranche of its existing term debt by reducing its next two payments by approximately $96 and extending the loan for an additional six months in which the final payment will be made at that time (to be paid by October 2020). The Company continues to have discussions with its lenders and other potential partners to refinance certain debt obligations at its Maniago location to provide Maniago with sufficient future liquidity.  If Maniago is unsuccessful in obtaining additional financing, it may experience challenges in meeting certain current loan obligations.  This foreign debt is collateralized by Maniago’s assets.  The Company has not pledged any assets as collateral or guaranteed Maniago’s debt. The consolidated condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effect on the recoverability and classification of the Maniago assets or the amounts and classifications of the Maniago liabilities that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Management believes that the actions presently being taken to obtain additional funding and implement its strategic plan will provide adequate liquidity to finance its Maniago operations.

The Company factors receivables from one of its customers. The factoring programs are uncommitted, whereby the Company offers receivables for sale to an unaffiliated financial institution, which are then subject to acceptance by the unaffiliated financial institution. Following the sale and transfer of the receivables to the unaffiliated financial institution, the receivables are not isolated from the Company, and effective control of the receivables is not passed to the unaffiliated financial institution, which does not have the right to pledge or sell the receivables. The Company accounts for the pledge of receivables under this agreement as short-term debt and continues to carry the receivables on its consolidated condensed balance sheets.

Debt issuance costs
The Company incurred debt issuance costs as it pertains to the Credit Agreement in the amount of $212, and incurred additional costs in fiscal 2019 of $75 related to the First and Second Amendments, which is included in the consolidated condensed balance sheets as a deferred charge in other current assets, net of amortization of $180 and $106 at June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.

Other
In response to the economic uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic, as described above in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and taking into consideration the Company’s market capitalization, status as a smaller reporting company, and uncertainties and volatility in, and disruptions to, the capital markets, as well as the terms of the Company’s Credit Agreement, the Company applied for and received funds under Paycheck Protection Program (or "PPP") of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act"). On April 10, 2020, the Company entered into an unsecured promissory note under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP Loan”). The PPP Loan to the Company was made through JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., a national banking association and the Company’s existing lender. The note has an aggregate principal amount of approximately $5,025 and a two year term. The interest rate on the PPP Loan is 0.98%, which shall be deferred for the first six months of the term of the loan. The promissory note evidencing the PPP Loan contains customary events of default relating to, among other things, payment defaults, breach of representations and warranties, or provisions of the promissory note. The occurrence of an event of default may result in the repayment of all amounts outstanding, collection of all amounts owing from the Company, and/or filing suit and obtaining judgment against the Company. The loan proceeds were received on April 10, 2020 and were used for payroll, interest on mortgage obligations, rents on leases and utility payments. As of June, 30, 2020, the Company repaid $261 proceeds back to its lender, leaving a remaining balance of $4,764 , of which $2,382 will be paid in the next twelve months and the remaining $2,382 in the following twelve months after.
Under the terms of the CARES Act, PPP Loan recipients can apply for and potentially be granted forgiveness for all or a portion of loans granted under the PPP. Such forgiveness will be determined, subject to limitations, based on the use of loan proceeds for payroll costs and mortgage interest, rent or utility costs and the maintenance of employee and compensation levels. Although the Company intends to file for forgiveness, no assurance is provided that the Company will obtain forgiveness of the PPP Loan in whole or in part. As of June 30, 2020, the Company is waiting for further guidance regarding how to apply for the forgiveness for all or a portion of the PPP loan.
v3.20.2
Income Taxes
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
For each interim reporting period, the Company makes an estimate of the effective tax rate it expects to be applicable for the full fiscal year for its operations. This estimated effective rate is used in providing for income taxes on a year-to-date basis. The Company’s effective tax rate through the first nine months of fiscal 2020 was (2)%, compared with 8% for the same period of fiscal 2019. The decrease in the effective rate was primarily attributable to changes in jurisdictional mix of income in fiscal 2020 compared with the same period of fiscal 2019. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate due primarily to the valuation allowance against the Company’s U.S. deferred tax assets and income in foreign jurisdictions that are taxed at different rates than the U.S. statutory tax rate.
As previously mentioned, the CARES Act was enacted and signed into law, which includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferral of certain payment requirements for the employer portion of Social Security taxes, net operating loss carryback periods and temporarily increasing the amount of net operating losses that corporations can use to offset income, alternative minimum tax ("AMT") credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations, and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. The CARES Act did not materially affect the Company’s third quarter of fiscal 2020 income tax provision, deferred tax assets and liabilities, or related taxes payable. The Company continues to assess the future implications of these provisions within the CARES Act on its consolidated condensed financial statements but does not expect the impact to be material.
The Company is subject to income taxes in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, Ireland, Italy, and various state and local jurisdictions.
v3.20.2
Retirement Benefit Plans
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Retirement Benefit Plans
Retirement Benefit Plans
The Company and certain of its subsidiaries sponsor defined benefit pension plans covering some of its employees. The components of net periodic benefit cost of the Company’s defined benefit plans are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Service cost
$
85

 
$
74

 
$
255

 
$
224

Interest cost
208

 
264

 
624

 
791

Expected return on plan assets
(363
)
 
(393
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(1,180
)
Amortization of net loss
188

 
107

 
564

 
322

Net periodic cost
$
118

 
$
52

 
$
353

 
$
157

During the nine months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Company made $604 and $48 in contributions, respectively, to its defined benefit pension plans. The Company does not anticipate making additional cash contributions to fund its defined benefit pension plans for the balance of fiscal 2020 and will use carryover balances from previous periods that have been available for use as a credit to reduce the amount of cash contributions that the Company is required to make to certain defined benefit plans in fiscal 2020. The Company's ability to elect to use such carryover balance will be determined based on the actual funded status of each defined benefit pension plan relative to the plan's minimum regulatory funding requirements. The Company does not anticipate making cash contributions above the minimum funding requirement to fund its defined benefit pension plans during the balance of fiscal 2020.
On November 26, 2019, the Company ratified a new collective bargaining agreement with one of its bargaining units. Included within the agreement was a provision to withdraw from its existing multi-employer plan resulting in the imposition of a withdrawal liability. The withdrawal liability of $739 was recorded within the cost of goods sold line of the consolidated condensed statement of operations and is included in other long-term liabilities and the current portion (next four quarterly installments) in accrued liabilities of the consolidated condensed balance sheets, payable in quarterly installments over the next 20 years.
v3.20.2
Stock-Based Compensation
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company has awarded performance and restricted shares under its shareholder-approved amended and restated 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan ("2007 Plan"), which was further amended and restated under the SIFCO Industries, Inc. 2007 Long-Term Incentive Plan (Amended and Restated as of November 16, 2016) (the "2016 Plan"). At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on January 30, 2020, the shareholders of the Company approved the first amendment (the “Amendment”) to the 2016 Plan. The Amendment increased the number of shares available for award under the 2016 Plan by 550 shares. The aggregate number of shares that may be awarded by the Company was increased to 1,196 shares, less any shares previously awarded and subject to an adjustment for the forfeiture of any unvested shares, pursuant to the 2016 Plan. In addition, shares that may be awarded are subject to individual recipient award limitations. The shares awarded under the 2016 Plan may be made in multiple forms, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted stock, and performance related shares. Any such award is exercisable no later than ten years from the date of the grant.
The performance shares that have been awarded under both plans generally provide for the vesting of the Company’s common shares upon the Company achieving certain defined financial performance objectives during a period up to three years following the making of such award. The ultimate number of common shares of the Company that may be earned pursuant to an award ranges from a minimum of no shares to a maximum of 200% (for awards granted in fiscal 2020, the maximum is 150%) of the initial target number of performance shares awarded, depending on the level of the Company’s achievement of its financial performance objectives.
With respect to such performance shares, compensation expense is being accrued based on the probability of meeting the performance target. The Company is currently recognizing compensation expense for one of its tranches of awards where it has concluded it is probable that the performance criteria for that award will be met, while the Company is not currently recognizing compensation expense for two tranches of awards where it had concluded that it is not probable that the performance criteria for those awards will be met. During each future reporting period, such expense may be subject to adjustment based upon the Company's financial performance, which impacts the number of common shares that it expects to vest upon the completion of the performance period. The performance shares were valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common shares on the date of the grant. The vesting of such shares is determined at the end of the performance period.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company granted 134 shares under the 2016 Plan to certain key employees. The awards were split into two tranches, 47 performance shares and 87 shares of time-based restricted shares, with a grant date fair value of $2.50 per share. The awards vest over three years.
The Company has awarded restricted shares to its directors, officers, and other employees of the Company. The restricted shares were valued at the closing market price of the Company’s common shares on the date of the grant, and such value was recorded as unearned compensation. The unearned compensation is being amortized ratably over the restricted stock vesting period of one year or three years.
During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company granted its non-employee directors 57 restricted shares under the 2016 Plan, with a grant date fair value of $4.39, which vest over one year. One award for 61 restricted shares vested.
If all outstanding share awards are ultimately earned and vest at the target number of shares, there are approximately 524 shares that remain available for award at June 30, 2020. If any of the outstanding share awards are ultimately earned and vest at greater than the target number of shares, up to a maximum of 200% (decreased to 150% for awards starting in fiscal 2020) of such target, then a fewer number of shares would be available for award.
Stock-based compensation under the 2016 Plan was $262 and $367 during the first nine months of fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively and $37 expense and $59 benefit during the third quarter of fiscal 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of June 30, 2020, there was $495 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the performance shares and restricted shares awarded under the 2016 Plan. The Company expects to recognize this cost over the next 1.3 years.
v3.20.2
Revenue
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue
Revenue
The Company produces forged components for (i) turbine engines that power commercial, business and regional aircraft as well as military aircraft and other military applications; (ii) airframe applications for a variety of aircraft; (iii) industrial gas and steam turbine engines for power generation units; and (iv) other commercial applications.





The following table represents a breakout of total revenue by customer type:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial revenue
$
12,266

 
$
14,713

 
$
34,954

 
$
41,213

Military revenue
15,511

 
10,160

 
49,567

 
40,118

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


The following table represents revenue by the various components:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Aerospace components for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed wing aircraft
$
13,730

 
$
12,557

 
$
39,130

 
$
38,949

Rotorcraft
8,687

 
5,088

 
22,348

 
17,261

Energy components for power generation units
3,804

 
4,887

 
9,879

 
13,347

Commercial product and other revenue
1,556

 
2,341

 
13,164

 
11,774

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


The following table represents revenue by geographic region based on the Company's selling operation locations:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
North America
24,261

 
20,301

 
75,532

 
68,745

Europe
3,516

 
4,572

 
8,989

 
12,586

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


In addition to the disaggregating revenue information provided above, approximately 60% of total net sales as of June 30, 2020 are recognized on an over-time basis because of the continuous transfer of control to the customer, with the remainder recognized at a point in time. 

Contract Balances
Generally, payment is due shortly after the shipment of goods. For performance obligations recognized at a point in time, a contract asset is not established as the billing and revenue recognition occur at the same time. For performance obligations recognized over-time, a contract asset is established as revenue is recognized prior to billing and shipment. Upon shipment and billing, the value of the contract asset is reversed and accounts receivable is recorded. In circumstances where prepayments are required and payment is made prior to satisfaction of performance obligations, a contract liability is established. If the performance obligation occurs over-time, the contract liability is reversed over the course of production. If the performance obligation is point in time, the contract liability reverses upon shipment.  

The following table contains a roll forward of contract assets and contract liabilities for the period ended June 30, 2020:
 
 
 
Contract assets - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019
 
$
10,349

Additional revenue recognized over-time
 
51,132

Less amounts billed to the customers
 
(48,347
)
Contract assets - Ending balance, June 30, 2020
 
$
13,134


 
 
 
Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019
 
$
(382
)
Payments received in advance of performance obligations
 

Performance obligations satisfied
 
382

Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Ending balance, June 30, 2020
 
$



There were no impairment losses recorded on contract assets as of June 30, 2020.

Remaining performance obligations
As of June 30, 2020, the Company has $100,880 of remaining performance obligations, the majority of which are anticipated to be completed within the next twelve months.
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
In the normal course of business, the Company may be involved in ordinary, routine legal actions. The Company cannot reasonably estimate future costs, if any, related to these matters; however, it does not believe any such matters are material to its financial condition or results of operations. The Company maintains various liability insurance coverages to protect its assets from losses arising out of or involving activities associated with ongoing and normal business operations; however, it is possible that the Company’s future operating results could be affected by future costs of litigation.

A subsidiary of the Company, Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC ("Orange"), is currently a defendant in a lawsuit filed by Avco Corporation (“Avco”) in the Pennsylvania State Court, which was filed in August 2019, alleging that certain forged pistons delivered by the Orange plant failed to meet material specifications required by Avco.  Avco also sued Arconic, Inc. (“Arconic”), which was the raw material supplier. No specific amount of damages was claimed by Avco and discovery has only recently begun.
Orange disagrees with the allegations made by Avco and has made cross claims against Arconic.  Previously, Orange was a defendant with respect to the same action in the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island, which action was dismissed in connection with the movement of the matter to Pennsylvania State Court. Although the Company records reserves for legal disputes and other matters in accordance with GAAP, the ultimate outcomes of these types of matters are inherently uncertain. Actual results may differ significantly from current estimates. Given the current status of this matter, the Company has not recorded a charge, as the Company does not have a reasonable basis on which to establish an estimate.

The Company is a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, which was filed in August 2017, arising from employee wage-and-hour claims under California law for alleged meal period, rest break, hourly and overtime wage calculation, timely wage payment and necessary expenditure indemnification violations; failure to maintain required wage records and furnish accurate wage statements; and unfair competition. A settlement has been reached and the Company received preliminary court approval on July 13, 2020, following a brief COVID-19 delay. The Company previously recorded adequate reserves to cover the settlement.

During the quarter, the Company received notice from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union that they were disclaiming all interest in representing certain hourly employees at the Company’s Cleveland facility. Also, during the quarter, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Union filed a petition to represent this same group of hourly employees. A mail ballot election took place in June and the National Labor Relations Board has certified the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers as the elected representative of the Company’s hourly production employees.  The Company’s obligations will be more fully understood following the ratification of a collective bargaining agreement. 

Recovery on the insurance claim related to the fire on December 26, 2018 at the Orange location continues in fiscal 2020. The Company continues to work diligently to restore the site back to full service as safely and quickly as possible. The 2500 ton press from storage that was placed in service in fiscal 2019 continues to run and the press located in Michigan was taken off-line at the end of November 2019, relocated to Orange and was placed into service in March 2020. Restoration is nearly complete for the structure of the manufacturing building and the presses damaged in the fire. The Company began running one restored press at the end of December 2019, while another restored press began running at the end of July 2020, allowing Orange to have 6 out of 8 presses in production going into the fourth quarter. Two of the six presses damaged in the fire are still in the restoration process. The Company anticipates having those restored at the end of fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

During the first nine months of fiscal 2020, the Company received cash proceeds from insurance of $8,787 and, separately, the insurance carrier provided $713 of proceeds directly to the landlord for the continued restoration of the damaged building as prescribed under the lease arrangement. The table below reflects the receipt of proceeds and how they were expended as of June 30, 2020. Any additional recoveries in excess of recognized losses are treated as gain contingencies and will be recognized when the gain is realized or realizable. The Company also maintains business interruption insurance coverage and continues to work with the insurance company to reach an agreement on the recoverable amounts of business interruption expenses, of which $915 was realized in the first nine months of fiscal 2020.
Balance sheet (Other receivables):
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
$
3,500

 
Cash proceeds
(8,787
)
 
Capital expenditures (equipment)
2,683

 
Other expenses
1,689

 
Business interruption
915

June 30, 2020
$


The tables below reflect how the proceeds received impacted the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the nine months ended and three months ended June 30,2020.
 
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Balance without insurance proceeds
Insurance recoveries
Balance with insurance proceeds
Cost of goods sold
$
73,374

(2,603
)
$
70,771

Gain on insurance proceeds received
$

(2,683
)
$
(2,683
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
$
(1,219
)
(5,286
)
$
4,067


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Balance without insurance proceeds
Insurance recoveries
Balance with insurance proceeds
Cost of goods sold
$
23,944

(316
)
$
23,628

Gain on insurance proceeds received
$

(1,683
)
$
(1,683
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
$
284

(1,999
)
$
2,283

v3.20.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements include the accounts of SIFCO Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (the "Company"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The U.S. dollar is the functional currency for all of the Company’s U.S. operations and its non-operating subsidiaries. For these operations, all gains and losses from completed currency transactions are included in income. The functional currency for the Company's other non-U.S. subsidiaries is the Euro. Assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the rates of exchange at the end of the period, and revenues and expenses are translated using average rates of exchange for the period. Foreign currency translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements.
These unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s fiscal 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The year-end consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S."). The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for other interim periods or the full year.
Net Income/(Loss) per Share
Net Income/(Loss) per Share
The Company’s net income and loss per basic share has been computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments" and subsequent updates. ASU 2016-13 changes how entities will measure credit losses for most financial assets and certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The new guidance will replace the current incurred loss approach with an expected loss model. The new expected credit loss impairment model will apply to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables, loans, held-to-maturity debt instruments, net investments in leases, loan commitments and standby letters of credit. Upon initial recognition of the exposure, the expected credit loss model requires entities to estimate the credit losses expected over the life of an exposure (or pool of exposures). The estimate of expected credit losses should consider historical information, current information and reasonable and supportable forecasts, including estimates of prepayments. Financial instruments with similar risk characteristics should be grouped together when estimating expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 does not prescribe a specific method to make the estimate, so its application will require significant judgment. ASU 2016-13 is effective for public companies in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. However, in November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, "Financial Instruments - Credit Loss (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842)," which defers the effective date for public filers that are considered smaller reporting companies ("SRC"), as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Because SIFCO is considered a SRC, the Company does not need to implement ASU 2016-13 until October 1, 2023. The Company will continue to evaluate the effect of adopting ASU 2016-13 will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.
In December 2019, ASU 2019-12, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes" was issued to (i) reduce the complexity of the standard by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and (ii) improve consistency and simplify other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. This ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. The Company continues to evaluate the effect adopting this ASU will have on the Company's results within the consolidated condensed statements of operations and financial condition.
E. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
The Company adopted Topic 842 as of October 1, 2019, using the cumulative effective method. Under the transition method selected by the Company, leases that are not short-term in nature existing at, or entered on October 1, 2019 were required to be recognized and measured. Prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reflected with the Company's historical accounting. The adoption of Topic 842 resulted in the Company recording right-of-use ("ROU") assets and operating lease liabilities of approximately $18,059 to the consolidated condensed balance sheet as of October 1, 2019, with no related impact on the Company's consolidated condensed statement of comprehensive income (loss) or consolidated condensed statement of cash flows.
v3.20.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of dilutive effect of company's restricted shares and performance shares
The dilutive effect is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Net Income (loss)
$
2,250

 
$
(7,370
)
 
$
4,168

 
$
(9,911
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
5,676

 
5,571

 
5,656

 
5,556

Effect of dilutive securities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted shares
115

 

 
106

 

Performance shares
16

 

 
6

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted)
5,807

 
5,571

 
5,768

 
5,556

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share – basic:
$
0.40

 
$
(1.32
)
 
$
0.74

 
$
(1.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share – diluted:
$
0.39

 
$
(1.32
)
 
$
0.72

 
$
(1.78
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Anti-dilutive weighted-average common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share
306

 
214

 
200

 
200



v3.20.2
Inventories (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Inventories
Inventories consist of:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Raw materials and supplies
$
5,629

 
$
4,512

Work-in-process
4,052

 
2,721

Finished goods
5,607

 
3,276

Total inventories
$
15,288

 
$
10,509

v3.20.2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]  
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Foreign currency translation adjustment
$
(5,492
)
 
$
(5,667
)
Retirement plan liability adjustment, net of tax
(7,016
)
 
(7,642
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss
$
(12,508
)
 
$
(13,309
)
v3.20.2
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Lease Cost Components, Supplemental Cash Flow and Other information, and Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term Schedules
The components of lease expense were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30, 2020
Lease expense
 
 
 
Finance lease expense:
 
 
 
     Amortization of right-of use assets on finance leases
$
14

 
41

     Interest on lease liabilities
1

 
4

Operating lease expense:
664

 
1,743

Variable lease cost:
39

 
118

Total lease expense
$
718

 
$
1,906

Supplemental cash flow and other information related to leases were as follows:
 
June 30, 
 2020
Other Information
 
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:
 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases
$
1,628

     Operating cash flows from finance leases
4

     Financing cash flows from finance leases
42

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities:
 
     Operating leases
278

 
June 30, 
 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):
 
     Finance leases
1.9

     Operating leases
15.2

Weighted-average discount rate:
 
     Finance leases
5.0
%
     Operating leases
5.9
%
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Schedule
The following table presents the impact of leasing on the consolidated condensed balance sheet.
 
Classification to the consolidated condensed balance sheets
 
June 30, 
 2020
Assets:
 
 
 
Finance lease assets
    Property, plant and equipment, net
 
$
102

Operating lease assets
    Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
 
17,363

Total lease assets
 
 
$
17,465

 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
59

Operating lease liabilities
     Short-term operating lease liabilities
 
1,111

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Finance lease liabilities
     Long-term debt, net of current maturities
 
35

Operating lease liabilities
     Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term
 
16,383

Total lease liabilities
 
 
$
17,588

Maturities of Finance Lease Liabilities by Fiscal Year Schedule
Future minimum lease under non-cancellable leases at June 30, 2020 were as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,


2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020)
15

543

2021
55

1,933

2022
21

1,683

2023
6

1,623

2024

1,638

Thereafter

19,179

Total lease payments
$
97

$
26,599

Less: Imputed interest
(3
)
(9,105
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
94

$
17,494

Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities by Fiscal Year Schedule
Future minimum lease under non-cancellable leases at June 30, 2020 were as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,


2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020)
15

543

2021
55

1,933

2022
21

1,683

2023
6

1,623

2024

1,638

Thereafter

19,179

Total lease payments
$
97

$
26,599

Less: Imputed interest
(3
)
(9,105
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
94

$
17,494

Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Operating Leases
As previously disclosed in the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year would have been as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,
 
 
2020
$
61

$
2,172

2021
61

1,865

2022
21

1,583

2023
6

1,502

2024

1,498

Thereafter

16,711

Total lease payments
$
149

$
25,331

Less: Interest
(11
)
 
Present value of lease liabilities
$
138

 
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Financial Leases
As previously disclosed in the Company's 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under initial or remaining non-cancellable lease terms in excess of one year would have been as follows:
 
Finance Leases
Operating Leases
Year ending September 30,
 
 
2020
$
61

$
2,172

2021
61

1,865

2022
21

1,583

2023
6

1,502

2024

1,498

Thereafter

16,711

Total lease payments
$
149

$
25,331

Less: Interest
(11
)
 
Present value of lease liabilities
$
138

 
v3.20.2
Debt (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Debt
Debt consists of: 

June 30, 
 2020

September 30, 
 2019
Revolving credit agreement
$
11,302


$
15,542

Foreign subsidiary borrowings
5,159


6,592

Finance lease obligations
94


138

Other, net of unamortized debt issuance costs ($23) and ($25), respectively
5,919


1,108

Total debt
22,474

 
23,380

 
 
 
 
Less – current maturities
(17,984
)

(21,328
)
Total long-term debt
$
4,490


$
2,052

Schedule of Foreign Debt
Foreign debt consists of:
 
June 30, 
 2020
 
September 30, 
 2019
Term loan
$
1,890

 
$
2,318

Short-term borrowings
3,071

 
3,744

Factor
198

 
530

Total debt
$
5,159

 
$
6,592

 
 
 
 
Less – current maturities
(4,323
)
 
(5,501
)
Total long-term debt
$
836

 
$
1,091

 
 
 
 
Receivables pledged as collateral
$
1,322

 
$
672

v3.20.2
Retirement Benefit Plans (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
The components of net periodic benefit cost of the Company’s defined benefit plans are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Service cost
$
85

 
$
74

 
$
255

 
$
224

Interest cost
208

 
264

 
624

 
791

Expected return on plan assets
(363
)
 
(393
)
 
(1,090
)
 
(1,180
)
Amortization of net loss
188

 
107

 
564

 
322

Net periodic cost
$
118

 
$
52

 
$
353

 
$
157

v3.20.2
Revenue (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table represents a breakout of total revenue by customer type:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
 
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial revenue
$
12,266

 
$
14,713

 
$
34,954

 
$
41,213

Military revenue
15,511

 
10,160

 
49,567

 
40,118

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


The following table represents revenue by the various components:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
Aerospace components for:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed wing aircraft
$
13,730

 
$
12,557

 
$
39,130

 
$
38,949

Rotorcraft
8,687

 
5,088

 
22,348

 
17,261

Energy components for power generation units
3,804

 
4,887

 
9,879

 
13,347

Commercial product and other revenue
1,556

 
2,341

 
13,164

 
11,774

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


The following table represents revenue by geographic region based on the Company's selling operation locations:
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
June 30,
Net Sales
2020
 
2019
 
2020
 
2019
North America
24,261

 
20,301

 
75,532

 
68,745

Europe
3,516

 
4,572

 
8,989

 
12,586

Total
$
27,777

 
$
24,873

 
$
84,521

 
$
81,331


Schedule of Contract Assets and Liabilities
The following table contains a roll forward of contract assets and contract liabilities for the period ended June 30, 2020:
 
 
 
Contract assets - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019
 
$
10,349

Additional revenue recognized over-time
 
51,132

Less amounts billed to the customers
 
(48,347
)
Contract assets - Ending balance, June 30, 2020
 
$
13,134


 
 
 
Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019
 
$
(382
)
Payments received in advance of performance obligations
 

Performance obligations satisfied
 
382

Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Ending balance, June 30, 2020
 
$

v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Insurance Recoveries Within Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
The Company also maintains business interruption insurance coverage and continues to work with the insurance company to reach an agreement on the recoverable amounts of business interruption expenses, of which $915 was realized in the first nine months of fiscal 2020.
Balance sheet (Other receivables):
 
 
 
September 30, 2019
$
3,500

 
Cash proceeds
(8,787
)
 
Capital expenditures (equipment)
2,683

 
Other expenses
1,689

 
Business interruption
915

June 30, 2020
$


The tables below reflect how the proceeds received impacted the consolidated condensed statements of operations for the nine months ended and three months ended June 30,2020.
 
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Balance without insurance proceeds
Insurance recoveries
Balance with insurance proceeds
Cost of goods sold
$
73,374

(2,603
)
$
70,771

Gain on insurance proceeds received
$

(2,683
)
$
(2,683
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
$
(1,219
)
(5,286
)
$
4,067


 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
 
Balance without insurance proceeds
Insurance recoveries
Balance with insurance proceeds
Cost of goods sold
$
23,944

(316
)
$
23,628

Gain on insurance proceeds received
$

(1,683
)
$
(1,683
)
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense
$
284

(1,999
)
$
2,283

v3.20.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Net Loss per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Net income (loss) $ 2,250 $ (7,370) $ 4,168 $ (9,911)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted) (in shares) 5,676,000 5,571,000 5,656,000 5,556,000
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (basic and diluted) (in shares) 5,807,000 5,571,000 5,768,000 5,556,000
Net loss per share – basic:        
Net income (loss) per share – basic (in dollars per share) $ 0.40 $ (1.32) $ 0.74 $ (1.78)
Net income (loss) per share – diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.39 $ (1.32) $ 0.72 $ (1.78)
Anti-dilutive weighted-average common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares) 306,000 214,000 200,000 200,000
Restricted shares        
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Restricted and performance shares (in shares) 115,000 0 106,000 0
Net loss per share – basic:        
Anti-dilutive weighted-average common shares excluded from calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)   0   0
Performance shares        
Effect of dilutive securities:        
Restricted and performance shares (in shares) 16,000 0 6,000 0
v3.20.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Recently Adopted Accounting Standards (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Oct. 01, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 17,363  
Operating lease liabilities $ 17,494  
Topic 842    
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]    
Operating lease right-of-use assets   $ 18,059
Operating lease liabilities   $ 18,059
v3.20.2
Inventories - Schedule of Inventories (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Raw materials and supplies $ 5,629 $ 4,512
Work-in-process 4,052 2,721
Finished goods 5,607 3,276
Total inventories $ 15,288 $ 10,509
v3.20.2
Inventories - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]    
Percentage of inventories determined using LIFO method 41.00% 27.00%
Additional amount that would have been reported in inventory if FIFO method had been used $ 8,280 $ 8,296
v3.20.2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]            
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ 41,323 $ 38,689 $ 36,054 $ 38,062 $ 45,237 $ 44,189
Foreign currency translation adjustment            
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]            
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (5,492)   (5,667)      
Retirement plan liability adjustment, net of tax            
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]            
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss (7,016)   (7,642)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss            
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]            
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (12,508) $ (12,809) $ (13,309) $ (8,748) $ (9,002) $ (8,629)
v3.20.2
Leases - Narrative (Details)
Jun. 30, 2020
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 1 year
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Remaining lease term 17 years
v3.20.2
Leases - Lease Cost Components Schedule (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2020
Finance lease expense:    
Amortization of right-of use assets on finance leases $ 14 $ 41
Interest on lease liabilities 1 4
Operating lease expense: 664 1,743
Variable lease cost: 39 118
Total lease expense $ 718 $ 1,906
v3.20.2
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Schedule (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 102
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 17,363
Total lease assets 17,465
Current maturities of long-term debt 59
Short-term operating lease liabilities 1,111
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 35
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of short-term 16,383
Total lease liabilities $ 17,588
Finance lease, asset, statement of financial position [Extensible List] us-gaap:PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization
Current finance lease, liability, statement of financial position [Extensible List] us-gaap:LongTermDebtCurrent
Noncurrent finance lease, liability, statement of financial position [Extensible List] us-gaap:LongTermDebtNoncurrent
v3.20.2
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information and Non-Cash Activity Schedule (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of liabilities:  
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 1,628
Operating cash flows from finance leases 4
Financing cash flows from finance leases 42
Right-of-use asset obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities, operating leases $ 278
v3.20.2
Leases - Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rate Schedule (Details)
Jun. 30, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years):  
Finance leases 1 year 11 months
Operating leases 15 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted-average discount rate:  
Finance leases 5.00%
Operating leases 5.90%
v3.20.2
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities by Fiscal Year Schedule (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Finance Leases  
2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020) $ 15
2021 55
2022 21
2023 6
2024 0
Thereafter 0
Total lease payments 97
Less: Imputed interest (3)
Present value of lease liabilities 94
Operating Leases  
2020 (excluding the nine months ended June 30, 2020) 543
2021 1,933
2022 1,683
2023 1,623
2024 1,638
Thereafter 19,179
Total lease payments 26,599
Less: Imputed interest (9,105)
Present value of lease liabilities $ 17,494
v3.20.2
Leases - Schedule of Minimum Rental Commitment Under Non-Cancelable Leases (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Finance Leases  
2020 $ 61
2021 61
2022 21
2023 6
2024 0
Thereafter 0
Total lease payments 149
Less: Interest (11)
Present value of lease liabilities 138
Operating Leases  
2020 2,172
2021 1,865
2022 1,583
2023 1,502
2024 1,498
Thereafter 16,711
Total lease payments $ 25,331
v3.20.2
Debt - Schedule of Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Finance lease obligations $ 94  
Unamortized debt issuance costs (23) $ (25)
Total debt 22,474 23,380
Less – current maturities (17,984) (21,328)
Total long-term debt 4,490 2,052
Finance lease obligations    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Finance lease obligations   138
Other, net of unamortized debt issuance costs ($23) and ($25), respectively    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross 5,919 1,108
Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross 11,302 15,542
Foreign subsidiary borrowings    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Long-term debt, gross $ 5,159 $ 6,592
v3.20.2
Debt - Narrative (Details)
1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 10, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Sep. 20, 2019
USD ($)
Aug. 08, 2018
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
tranche
repayment
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
invoice
Sep. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 17, 2018
USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Short-term debt arrangement   $ 15,542,000     $ 15,542,000   $ 11,302,000 $ 15,542,000    
Number of customer invoices factored | invoice             1      
Foreign subsidiary borrowings                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Receivables pledged as collateral   672,000     $ 672,000   $ 1,322,000 672,000    
Long-term debt, number of tranches with modified repayment schedule | tranche         1          
Debt instrument, number of repayments reduced | repayment         2          
Debt instrument, repayment reduction per payment, amount         $ 96,000          
Debt instrument, loan extension period         6 months          
Remaining debt balance   $ 6,592,000     $ 6,592,000   $ 5,159,000 $ 6,592,000    
Foreign subsidiary borrowings | Euribor | Minimum                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Euribor variable interest rates             1.00%      
Foreign subsidiary borrowings | Euribor | Maximum                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Euribor variable interest rates             4.24%      
2018 Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Fixed charge coverage ratio       1.1            
Percent availability under revolving commitment       12.50%            
Percentage of stock pledged on credit agreement     66.67%              
2018 Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       $ 30,000,000            
Accordion feature, increase limit       $ 10,000,000            
Weighted average interest rate, revolving credit facility   3.60%     3.60%   1.70% 3.60%    
Commitment fee percentage             0.25%      
Debt issuance costs incurred             $ 212,000      
Revolving line of credit, accumulated amortization of debt issuance costs   $ 106,000     $ 106,000   $ 180,000 $ 106,000    
2018 Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement | LIBOR                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Basis spread on LIBOR             1.50%      
Export Credit Facility | Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity                   $ 5,000,000
Accordion feature, increase limit                   $ 35,000,000
Weighted average interest rate, revolving credit facility   3.40%     3.40%   1.20% 3.40%    
Export Credit Facility | Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement | LIBOR                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Basis spread on LIBOR             1.00% 1.25%    
Third Amendment to Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Coverage ratio threshold for three or more business days in consecutive thirty day period     12.50%              
Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Fixed charge coverage ratio       1.1            
Percent availability under revolving commitment     10.00%              
Coverage ratio threshold for three or more business days in consecutive thirty day period   10.00% 10.00%              
Line of credit facility, benchmark of collateral threshold     $ 20,000,000              
Receivables pledged as collateral   $ 24,000,000     $ 24,000,000   $ 25,603,000 $ 24,000,000    
Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   35,000,000     35,000,000     35,000,000 $ 35,000,000  
Line of credit facility, covenant terms, floor     2,000,000              
Line of credit facility, benchmark of collateral threshold     $ 20,000,000              
Line of credit facility, total commitment springs   2,400,000     2,400,000   2,560,000 2,400,000    
Remaining borrowing capacity   7,709,000     7,709,000   13,492,000 7,709,000    
Short Term Debt Arrangement for Working Capital Purposes                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument, term           6 months        
Short-term debt arrangement           $ 1,137,000        
First And Second Amendment to 2018 Credit Agreement | Revolving credit agreement | Revolving credit agreement                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Debt issuance costs incurred   $ 75,000     $ 75,000     $ 75,000    
PPP Loan | Unsecured Promissory Note                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument, term 2 years                  
Face amount $ 5,025,000                  
Interest rate 0.98%                  
Deferral term 6 months                  
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | PPP Loan | Unsecured Promissory Note                    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]                    
Repayment debt             261,000      
Remaining debt balance             4,764,000      
Long-term debt paid in 2021             2,382,000      
Long-term debt paid in 2022             $ 2,382,000      
v3.20.2
Debt - Schedule of Foreign Subsidiary Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2019
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Less – current maturities $ (6,682) $ (5,786)
Total long-term debt 4,490 2,052
Foreign subsidiary borrowings    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Total debt 5,159 6,592
Less – current maturities (4,323) (5,501)
Total long-term debt 836 1,091
Receivables pledged as collateral 1,322 672
Term loan | Foreign subsidiary borrowings    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Total debt 1,890 2,318
Short-term borrowings | Foreign subsidiary borrowings    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Total debt 3,071 3,744
Factor | Foreign subsidiary borrowings    
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 198 $ 530
v3.20.2
Income Taxes (Details)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Effective tax rate, percent (2.00%) 8.00%
v3.20.2
Retirement Benefit Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]        
Service cost $ 85 $ 74 $ 255 $ 224
Interest cost 208 264 624 791
Expected return on plan assets (363) (393) (1,090) (1,180)
Amortization of net loss 188 107 564 322
Net periodic cost $ 118 $ 52 $ 353 $ 157
v3.20.2
Retirement Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Nov. 26, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Contributions amount in defined benefit pension plans   $ 604,000 $ 48,000
Additional cash contributions planned for fiscal 2020   0  
Other debt withdrawal liability   $ 739,000  
IAM National Pension Fund      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Payment period 20 years    
v3.20.2
Stock-Based Compensation (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
shares
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
tranche
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2019
Jan. 30, 2020
shares
Amended 2016 Plan            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Aggregate number of shares that may be awarded (in shares)           550,000
2016 Plan            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Aggregate number of shares that may be awarded (in shares) 1,196,000   1,196,000      
Exercise period for shares awarded under plan     10 years      
Outstanding share awards that may be awarded (in shares) 524,000   524,000      
Outstanding share awards earned and issued at greater than the target number of shares         200.00%  
Outstanding share awards earned and issued at greater than the target number of shares next fiscal year     150.00%      
Share-based compensation expense (benefit) | $ $ 37 $ (59) $ 262 $ 367    
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to performance and restricted shares | $ $ 495   $ 495      
Period of recognized compensation cost (in years)     1 year 4 months      
2016 Plan | Key employees            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Number of tranches in award | tranche     2      
2016 Plan | Performance shares            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Performance period (in years)     3 years      
2016 Plan | Performance shares | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common shares earned pursuant to award (in shares)     0      
2016 Plan | Performance shares | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common shares earned as percentage of initial target number shares awarded     200.00%      
Common shares earned as percentage of initial target number shares awarded next fiscal year     150.00%      
2016 Plan | Performance shares | Key employees            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares granted in period (in shares)     47,000      
2016 Plan | Performance and Restricted Shares | Key employees            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares granted in period (in shares)     134,000      
Shares granted in period, grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 2.50      
Vesting period (in years)     3 years      
2016 Plan | Performance and Restricted Shares | Non-employee directors            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares granted in period, grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 4.39      
2016 Plan | Restricted shares | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period (in years)     1 year      
2016 Plan | Restricted shares | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period (in years)     3 years      
2016 Plan | Restricted shares | Key employees            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares granted in period (in shares)     87,000      
2016 Plan | Restricted shares | Non-employee directors            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares granted in period (in shares)     57,000      
Vested in period (in shares)     61,000      
v3.20.2
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 27,777 $ 24,873 $ 84,521 $ 81,331
Revenue from Contract with Customer | Transferred over Time        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Concentration risk     60.00%  
North America        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 24,261 20,301 $ 75,532 68,745
Europe        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 3,516 4,572 8,989 12,586
Fixed wing aircraft        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 13,730 12,557 39,130 38,949
Rotorcraft        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 8,687 5,088 22,348 17,261
Energy components for power generation units        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 3,804 4,887 9,879 13,347
Commercial product and other revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 1,556 2,341 13,164 11,774
Commercial revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue 12,266 14,713 34,954 41,213
Military revenue        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenue $ 15,511 $ 10,160 $ 49,567 $ 40,118
v3.20.2
Revenue - Contract Balances (Details)
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Change In Contract With Customer, Assets [Roll Forward]  
Contract assets - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019 $ 10,349,000
Additional revenue recognized over-time 51,132,000
Less amounts billed to the customers (48,347,000)
Contract assets - Ending balance, June 30, 2020 13,134,000
Change In Contract With Customer, Liability [Roll Forward]  
Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Beginning balance, October 1, 2019 (382,000)
Payments received in advance of performance obligations 0
Performance obligations satisfied 382,000
Contract liabilities (included within Accrued liabilities) - Ending balance, June 30, 2020 0
Impairment loss on contract assets $ 0
v3.20.2
Revenue - Performance Obligation (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Remaining performance obligation $ 100,880
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
press_ton
Dec. 31, 2019
restored_building
Dec. 26, 2018
press
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Number of press tons | press_ton 2,500    
Recoverable amounts of business interruption expenses $ 915    
Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC Manufacturing Facility Fire      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Number of recovered presses on site | restored_building   1  
Cash proceeds 8,787    
Proceeds directly to landlord 713    
Recoverable amounts of business interruption expenses $ 915    
Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC Manufacturing Facility Fire | Damage from Fire, Explosion or Other Hazard      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Number of presses to be restored | press     2
Number of presses damaged | press     6
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Insurance Receivable Balance Sheet Rollforward (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Business interruption $ 915
Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC Manufacturing Facility Fire  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Other receivable, beginning balance 3,500
Cash proceeds (8,787)
Other expenses 1,689
Business interruption 915
Other receivable, ending balance 0
Quality Aluminum Forge, LLC Manufacturing Facility Fire | Equipment  
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]  
Capital expenditures (equipment) $ 2,683
v3.20.2
Commitments and Contingencies - Insurance Proceeds Impact on Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2020
Jun. 30, 2019
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Gain on insurance proceeds received $ (1,683) $ (3,304) $ (2,683) $ (4,468)
Cost of goods sold 23,628 23,486 70,771 75,119
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense 2,283 $ (7,706) 4,067 $ (10,727)
Balance without insurance proceeds        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Cost of goods sold, balance without insurance proceeds 23,944   73,374  
Gain on insurance proceeds received 0   0  
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense, balance without insurance proceeds 284   (1,219)  
Insurance recoveries        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Gain on insurance proceeds received (1,683)   (2,683)  
Cost of goods sold | Insurance recoveries        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Gain on insurance proceeds received (316)   (2,603)  
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) expense | Insurance recoveries        
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]        
Gain on insurance proceeds received $ (1,999)   $ (5,286)  
v3.20.2
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