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Note 1 - Description of Business and Basis of Presentation | 9 Months Ended
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Business Description and Basis of Presentation [Text Block] | 1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation Founded in 1959, Generac Holdings Inc. (the Company) is a leading global designer and manufacturer of a wide range of energy technology solutions and other power products. The Company provides power generation equipment, energy storage systems, and other power products serving the residential, light commercial and industrial markets. Generac’s power products are available globally through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, equipment rental companies, and e-commerce partners, as well as sold direct to certain end user customers. Over the years, the Company has executed a number of acquisitions that support its strategic plan (as discussed in Item 1 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019). A summary of acquisitions affecting the reporting periods presented include:
| ● | In February 2019, the Company acquired a majority share of Captiva Energy Solutions Private Limited (Captiva). Captiva, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Kolkata, India, specializes in customized industrial generators.
| ● | In March 2019, the Company acquired Neurio Technology Inc. (Neurio), founded in 2005 and headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia. Neurio is a leading energy data company focused on metering technology and sophisticated analytics to optimize energy use within a home or business.
| ● | In April 2019, the Company acquired Pika Energy, Inc. (Pika), founded in 2010 and located in Westbrook, Maine. Pika is a designer and manufacturer of battery storage technologies that capture and store solar or grid power for homeowners and businesses, and is also a developer of advanced power electronics, software and controls for smart energy storage and management.
| ● | In July 2020, the Company acquired West Coast Energy Systems LLC. (Energy Systems), its industrial distributor in northern California. This addition enhances the Company's ability to serve the west coast markets for both commercial & industrial (C&I) and residential products.
| ● | In September 2020, the Company acquired Mean Green Products, LLC. (Mean Green), founded in 2009 and located in Ross, Ohio. Mean Green is a designer and manufacturer of commercial grade, battery-powered turf care products that provide quiet, zero emissions and reduced maintenance options as compared to traditional commercial mowers.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries that are consolidated in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). All intercompany amounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2020, the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, the condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 have been prepared by the Company and have not been audited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments except where disclosed) necessary for the fair presentation of the financial position, results of operation and cash flows have been made. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets The Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the carrying value of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis (as of October 31) and, if certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been incurred, on an interim basis. As disclosed in Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies – Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets,” to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of its 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company concluded there was no impairment in its goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets as of October 31, 2019. Given the uncertainty within the global markets caused by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse in the price of oil during the first quarter of 2020, the Company determined that it should perform an interim quantitative assessment of its reporting units for possible goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment as of March 31, 2020. Estimates and assumptions used when preparing the discounted cash flow analysis for purposes of the interim impairment test for each reporting unit were based on current projections that are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including forecasted revenues, expenses, and cash flows, the duration and extent of the impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, and current discount rates based on the estimated weighted average cost of capital for the business. Based on the interim impairment assessment as of March 31, 2020, the Company has determined that its goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are not impaired. If management's estimates of future operating results change or if there are changes to other assumptions due to the current economic environment, the estimate of the fair values may change significantly. Such change could result in impairment charges in future periods, which could have a significant impact on the Company's operating results and financial condition. The Company did not identify any indicators of impairment for any of its reporting units during the three months ended June 30, 2020 and the three months ended September 30, 2020. Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncements Changes to GAAP are established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the form of accounting standard updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC). ASUs not listed below were assessed and determined to be either not applicable or are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. This guidance was issued to provide financial statement users with more useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. Specifically, this guidance requires entities to utilize a new “expected loss” model as it relates to trade and other receivables. The Company adopted this standard using the modified retrospective approach as of the date of adoption, meaning no prior period balances were impacted by the adoption. The adoption of the standard impacts the way the Company estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts on its trade and other receivables, and the Company recorded a decrease to retained earnings of $1,147 as a result of adopting ASU 2016-13. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. Refer to Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, “Allowance for Credit Losses,” for further information regarding the Company’s allowance for expected credit losses. On January 1, 2020, the Company elected to apply the optional expedients discussed in ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform. This guidance was issued to address challenges likely to arise in accounting for contract modifications and hedge accounting because of reference rate reform. The update provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued if certain criteria are met. The adoption of the optional expedients in this standard permits the Company to account for the change to a reference rate on its LIBOR based term loan as a continuation of the existing contract rather than having to account for the change in rate as a modification or extinguishment. Additionally, the election of the optional expedients permits the Company to continue with its hedge accounting treatment for its interest rate swaps despite expected changes due to reference rate reform.

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