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Note 1 - Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 29, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements |
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] |
1. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of National Beverage Corp. and all subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated. Our fiscal year ends the Saturday closest to April 30 and, as a result, an additional week is added every five or six years. The fiscal year ended April 29, 2023 (Fiscal 2023), April 30, 2022 (Fiscal 2022) and May 1, 2021 (Fiscal 2021) all consisted of 52 weeks. Cash and Equivalents Cash and equivalents are comprised of cash and highly liquid securities (consisting primarily of bank deposits and short-term government money-market investments). Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative financial instruments which are used to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in certain raw material costs are recorded at fair value. Derivative financial instruments are not used for trading or speculative purposes. Credit risk related to derivative financial instruments is managed by requiring high credit standards for counterparties and frequent cash settlements. The estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments are calculated based on market rates to settle the instruments. Earnings Per Common Share Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing earnings available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share is calculated in a similar manner, but includes the dilutive effect of stock options amounting to 261,000 shares in Fiscal 2023, 276,000 shares in Fiscal 2022, and 340,000 shares in Fiscal 2021. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets All long-lived assets, excluding goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization, are evaluated for impairment on the basis of undiscounted cash flows whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization are evaluated for impairment annually or sooner if management believes such assets may be impaired. An impaired asset is written down to its estimated fair market value based on discounted future cash flows. Income Taxes The Company’s effective income tax rate is based on estimates of taxes which will ultimately be payable. Deferred taxes are recorded to give recognition to temporary differences between the tax bases of assets or liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements. Valuation allowances are established to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets when it is deemed, more likely than not, that the benefit of deferred tax assets will not be realized. Insurance Programs The Company maintains self-insured and deductible programs for certain liability, medical and workers’ compensation exposures. Accordingly, the Company accrues for known claims and estimated incurred but not reported claims not otherwise covered by insurance based on actuarial assumptions and historical claims experience. At April 29, 2023, and April 30, 2022, other liabilities included accruals of $5.5 million and $5.9 million, respectively, for estimated non-current risk retention exposures, of which $4.1 million and $4.6 million, respectively, was covered by insurance at both dates and included as a component of non-current other assets. Intangible Assets Intangible assets at April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022 consisted of non-amortizable acquired trademarks. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market. Adjustments, if required, to reduce the cost of inventory to market (net realizable value) are made for estimated excess, obsolete or impaired balances. Inventories at April 29, 2023 were comprised of finished goods of $54.3 million and raw materials of $39.2 million. Inventories at April 30, 2022 were comprised of finished goods of $58.6 million and raw materials of $44.7 million. Marketing Costs The Company utilizes a variety of marketing programs, including cooperative advertising programs with customers, to advertise and promote our products to consumers. Marketing costs are expensed when incurred, except for prepaid advertising and production costs, which are expensed when the advertising takes place. Marketing costs, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses, totaled $44.1 million in Fiscal 2023, $47.6 million in Fiscal 2022 and $43.4 million in Fiscal 2021. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost. Additions, replacements and betterments are capitalized, while maintenance and repairs that do not extend the useful life of an asset are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 5 to 30 years for buildings and improvements and 3 to 15 years for machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvement. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed, the cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the respective accounts and any related gain or loss is recognized. Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized upon delivery to our customers, based on written sales terms that do not allow a right of return except in rare instances. Our products are typically sold on credit; however smaller direct -store delivery accounts may be sold on a cash basis. Our credit terms normally require payment within 30 days of delivery and may allow discounts for early payment. The Company estimates and reserves for bad debt exposure based on our experience with past due accounts, collectability and our analysis of customer data. Various sales incentive arrangements are offered to our customers that require customer performance or achievement of certain sales volume targets. Sales incentives are accrued over the period of benefit or expected sales. When the incentive is paid in advance, the aggregate incentive is recorded as a prepaid and amortized over the period of benefit. The recognition of these incentives involves the use of judgment related to performance and sales volume estimates that are made based on historical experience and other factors. Sales incentives are accounted for as a reduction of sales and actual amounts ultimately realized may vary from accrued amounts. Such differences are recorded once determined and have historically not been significant. Segment Reporting The Company operates as a single operating segment for purposes of presenting financial information and evaluating performance. As such, the accompanying consolidated financial statements present financial information in a format that is consistent with the internal financial information used by management. Shipping and Handling Costs Shipping and handling costs are reported in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Such costs aggregated $86.8 million in Fiscal 2023, $87.7 million in Fiscal 2022 and $75.5 million in Fiscal 2021. Although our classification is consistent with many beverage companies, our gross margin may not be comparable to companies that include shipping and handling costs in cost of sales. Trade Receivables Trade receivables are recorded at net realizable value, which includes an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company extends credit based on an evaluation of each customer’s financial condition, generally without requiring collateral. Exposure to credit losses varies by customer principally due to the financial condition of each customer. The Company continually monitors our exposure to credit losses and maintains allowances for anticipated losses based on our experience with past due accounts, collectability and our analysis of customer data. Actual future losses from uncollectible accounts could differ from the Company’s estimate. Changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows:
|  | (In thousands) |
|  | Fiscal 2023 |  |  | Fiscal 2022 |  |  | Fiscal 2021 |
Balance at beginning of year |  | $ | 559 |  |  | $ | 1,140 |  |  | $ | 1,350 |
Net charge (credit) to expense |  |  | 11 |  |  |  | (581 | ) |  |  | (138 | )
Net charge-off |  |  | (47 | ) |  |  | - |  |  |  | (72 | )
Balance at end of year |  | $ | 523 |  |  | $ | 559 |  |  | $ | 1,140 |
At April 29, 2023 and April 30, 2022, the Company had no customer that comprised more than 10% of trade receivables. No customer accounted for more than 10% of net sales during any of the last three fiscal years. Use of Estimates The preparation of our financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and anticipated future actions, actual results may vary from reported amounts.

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