Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

Standex International Corporation (“Standex” or the “Company”) is a diversified manufacturing company with operations in the United States, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Standex International Corporation and its subsidiaries and are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The Company considers events or transactions that occur after the balance sheet date, but before the financial statements are issued to provide additional evidence relative to certain estimates or to identify matters that require additional disclosure. We evaluated subsequent events through the date and time our consolidated financial statements were issued.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounting Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and for the period then ended. Estimates are based on historical experience, actuarial estimates, current conditions and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities when they are

not

readily apparent from other sources. These estimates assist in the identification and assessment of the accounting treatment necessary with respect to commitments and contingencies. Actual results

may

differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of

three

months or less. These investments are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. At

June 30, 2017

and

2016,

the Company’s cash was comprised solely of cash on deposit.

Marketable Securities, Trading Securities, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Trading Securities

The Company purchases investments for its non-qualified defined contribution plan for employees who exceed certain thresholds under our traditional

401

(k) plan. These investments are classified as trading and reported at fair value. The investments generally consist of mutual funds, are included in other non-current assets and amounted to

$2.4

million at

June 30, 2017

and

$2.3

million at

June 30, 2016.

Gains and losses on these investments are recorded as other non-operating income (expense), net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Accounts Receivable Allowances

The Company has provided an allowance for doubtful accounts reserve which represents the best estimate of probable loss inherent in the Company’s account receivables portfolio. This estimate is derived from the Company’s knowledge of its end markets, customer base, products, and historical experience.

The changes in the allowances for uncollectible accounts during

2017,

2016,

and

2015

were as follows (in thousands):

	2017			2016			2015
Balance at beginning of year	$	2,119		$	2,226		$	2,282
Acquisitions and other		52			3			4
Provision charged to expense		416			8			496
Write-offs, net of recoveries		(181	)		(118	)		(556	)
Balance at end of year	$	2,406		$	2,119		$	2,226

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of (

first

-in,

first

-out) cost or market. Inventory quantities on hand are reviewed regularly, and provisions are made for obsolete, slow moving, and non-saleable inventory, based primarily on management’s forecast of customer demand for those products in inventory.

Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets that are used in operations, excluding goodwill and identifiable intangible assets, are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount

may

not

be recoverable. Recognition and measurement of a potential impairment loss is performed on assets grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest level where identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. An impairment loss is the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset (asset group) exceeds its estimated fair value. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flows or appraised values, depending upon the nature of the assets.

Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are reported at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded on assets over their estimated useful lives, generally using the straight-line method. Lives for property, plant and equipment are as follows (in years):

Routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Major improvements are capitalized. Major improvements to leased buildings are capitalized as leasehold improvements and depreciated over the lesser of the lease term or the life of the improvement.

Amortization of computer hardware and software of

$0.6

million,

$0.6

million, and

$0.5

million is included as a component of depreciation expense for the years ended

June 30, 2017,

2016,

and

2015,

respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

All business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method. Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets with indefinite lives, are

not

amortized, but are reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Identifiable intangible assets that are

not

deemed to have indefinite lives are amortized over the following useful lives (in years):

See discussion of the Company’s assessment of impairment in Note

– Goodwill and Note

– Intangible Assets.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The financial instruments, shown below, are presented at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Where available, fair value is based on observable market prices or parameters or derived from such prices or parameters. When observable prices or inputs are

not

available, valuation models

may

be applied.

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheet are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair values. Hierarchical levels directly related to the amount of subjectivity associated with the inputs to fair valuation of these assets and liabilities and the methodologies used in valuation are as follows:

Level

– Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. The Company’s deferred compensation plan assets consist of shares in various mutual funds (for the deferred compensation plan, investments are participant-directed) which invest in a broad portfolio of debt and equity securities. These assets are valued based on publicly quoted market prices for the funds’ shares as of the balance sheet dates. For pension assets (see Note

– Employee Benefit Plans), securities are valued based on quoted market prices for securities held directly by the trust.

Level

– Inputs, other than quoted prices in an active market, that are observable either directly or indirectly through correlation with market data. For foreign exchange forward contracts and interest rate swaps, the Company values the instruments based on the market price of instruments with similar terms, which are based on spot and forward rates as of the balance sheet dates. For pension assets held in commingled funds (see Note

– Employee Benefit Plans), the Company values investments based on the net asset value of the funds, which are derived from the quoted market prices of the underlying fund holdings.

The Company has considered the creditworthiness of counterparties in valuing all assets and liabilities.

Level

– Unobservable inputs based upon the Company’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

We did

not

have any transfers of assets and liabilities among Levels of the fair value measurement hierarchy at

June 30, 2017

and

2016.

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

The fair values of our financial instruments at

June 30, 2017

and

2016

were (in thousands):

	201 7
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
Marketable securities - deferred compensation plan	$	2,397	$	2,397	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contracts		399		-		399		-
Interest rate swaps		3,777		-		3,777		-

Financial Liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts	$	3,232	$	-	$	3,232	$	-
Interest rate swaps		3,958		-		3,958		-
Contingent acquisition payments (a)		2,108		-		-		2,108

	201 6
	Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial Assets
Marketable securities - deferred compensation plan	$	2,333	$	2,333	$	-	$	-
Foreign exchange contracts		11		-		11		-

Financial Liabilities
Foreign exchange contracts	$	94	$	-	$	94	$	-
Interest rate swaps		1,038		-		1,038		-

(a)

The fair value of our contingent consideration arrangement is determined based on our evaluation as to the probability and amount of any deferred compensation that has been earned to date.

Our financial liabilities based upon Level

inputs include a contingent consideration arrangement relating to our acquisition of Horizon Scientific. We are contractually obligated to pay contingent consideration payments based on the criteria of continued employment of the seller on the

second

and

third

anniversary of the closing date of the acquisition. We will update our assumptions each reporting period based on new developments and record such amounts at fair value based on the revised assumptions until the consideration is paid.

Contingent acquisition payment liabilities are scheduled to be paid in periods through fiscal year

2020.

As of

June 30, 2017,

we could be required to pay up to

$8.4

million for contingent consideration arrangements if specific criteria are achieved. We have determined the fair value of the liabilities for the contingent consideration based on a probability-weighted discounted cash flow analysis. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs

not

observable in the market and thus represents a Level

measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability associated with future payments was based on several factors, the most significant of which are continued employment of the seller and the risk-adjusted discount rate for the fair value measurement. As of

June 30, 2017,

neither the amount recognized for the contingent consideration arrangement, nor the range of outcomes or the assumptions used to develop the estimate had changed.

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company is subject to credit risk through trade receivables and short-term cash investments. Concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables is minimized because of the diversification of our operations, as well as our large customer base and our geographical dispersion.

individual customer accounts for more than

of revenues or accounts receivable in the periods presented.

Short-term cash investments are placed with high credit-quality financial institutions. The Company monitors the amount of credit exposure in any

one

institution or type of investment instrument.

Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s product sales are recorded when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. For products that include installation, and if the installation meets the criteria to be considered a separate element, product revenue is recognized upon delivery, and installation revenue is recognized when the installation is complete. Revenues under certain fixed price contracts are generally recorded when deliveries are made.

Sales and estimated profits under certain long-term contracts are recognized under the percentage-of-completion methods of accounting, whereby profits are recorded pro rata, based upon current estimates of costs to complete such contracts. Losses on contracts are fully recognized in the period in which the losses become determinable. Revisions in profit estimates are reflected on a cumulative basis in the period in which the basis for such revision becomes known. Any excess of the billings over cost and estimated earnings on long-term contracts is included in deferred revenue.

Cost of Sales and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cost of Goods Sold and Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

The Company includes expenses in either cost of goods sold or selling, general and administrative categories based upon the natural classification of the expenses. Cost of goods sold includes expenses associated with the acquisition, inspection, manufacturing and receiving of materials for use in the manufacturing process. These costs include inbound freight charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, internal transfer costs as well as depreciation, amortization, wages, benefits and other costs that are incurred directly or indirectly to support the manufacturing process. Selling, general and administrative includes expenses associated with the distribution of our products, sales effort, administration costs and other costs that are

not

incurred to support the manufacturing process. The Company records distribution costs associated with the sale of inventory as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. These expenses include warehousing costs, outbound freight charges and costs associated with distribution personnel. Our gross profit margins

may

not

be comparable to those of other entities due to different classifications of costs and expenses.

The Company purchased

$2.4

million,

$3.3

million, and

$2.1

million from a

20%

owned equity interest during the years ended

June 30, 2017,

2016,

and

2015

respectively. The inventory was purchased under customary terms and conditions and sold to customers in the ordinary course of business. Earnings from this investment are

not

material and are accounted for under the equity method.

Our total advertising expenses, which are classified under selling, general, and administrative expenses are primarily related to trade shows, and totaled

$5.1

million,

$4.3

million, and

$5.0

million for the years ended

June 30

2017,

2016,

and

2015,

respectively.

Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Research and Development

Research and development expenditures are expensed as incurred. Total research and development costs, which are classified under selling, general, and administrative expenses, were

$5.5

million,

$4.9

million, and

$4.1

million for the years ended

June 30

2017,

2016,

and

2015,

respectively.

Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Warranties

The expected cost associated with warranty obligations on our products is recorded when the revenue is recognized. The Company’s estimate of warranty cost is based on contract terms and historical warranty loss experience that is periodically adjusted for recent actual experience. Since warranty estimates are forecasts based on the best available information, claims costs

may

differ from amounts provided. Adjustments to initial obligations for warranties are made as changes in the obligations become reasonably estimable.

The changes in continuing operations warranty reserve, which are recorded as accrued liabilities, during

2017,

2016,

and

2015

were as follows (in thousands):

	201 7			201 6			201 5
Balance at beginning of year	$	9,085		$	7,436		$	6,941
Acquisitions and other charges		301			(5	)		3
Warranty expense		9,203			13,503			11,086
Warranty claims		(9,346	)		(11,849	)		(10,594	)
Balance at end of year	$	9,243		$	9,085		$	7,436

The decrease in warranty expense during

2017

compared to

2016

is primarily due to the conclusion of the warranty period for potential claims arising from production and manufacturing issues experienced in the Cooking Solutions business when the Company transitioned from the Cheyenne plant to Nogales in fiscal year

2015.

In addition, warranty expense changes were due to the decline in sales volume for warrantable products which reduced the potential for future claims.

Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Restricted stock awards generally vest over a

three

-year period. Compensation expense associated with these awards is recorded based on their grant-date fair values and is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period except for awards with performance conditions, which are recognized on a graded vesting schedule. Compensation cost for an award with a performance condition is based on the probable outcome of that performance condition. The stated vesting period is considered non-substantive for retirement eligible participants. Accordingly, the Company recognizes any remaining unrecognized compensation expense upon participant reaching retirement eligibility.

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of our non-U.S. operations is generally the local currency. Assets and liabilities of non-U.S. operations are translated into U.S. Dollars on a monthly basis using period-end exchange rates. Revenues and expenses of these operations are translated using average exchange rates. The resulting translation adjustment is reported as a component of comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity and comprehensive income. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in results of operations and were

not

material for any period presented.

Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company recognizes all derivatives on its balance sheet at fair value.

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are periodically used to limit the impact of currency fluctuations on certain anticipated foreign cash flows, such as foreign purchases of materials and loan payments from subsidiaries. The Company enters into such contracts for hedging purposes only. The Company has designated certain of these currency contracts as hedges, and changes in the fair value of these contracts are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged items are recognized in earnings. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, associated with these contracts will be reported in net income.

The Company also uses interest rate swaps to manage exposure to interest rates on the Company’s variable rate indebtedness. The Company values the swaps based on contract prices in the derivatives market for similar instruments. The Company has designated its interest rate swap agreements, including those that are forward-dated, as cash flow hedges, and changes in the fair value of the swaps are recognized in other comprehensive income until the hedged items are recognized in earnings. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, associated with the swaps will be reported by the Company in interest expense.

The Company does

not

hold or issue derivative instruments for trading purposes.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

The Company's income tax provision from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended

June 30, 2017

was

$15.4

million, or an effective rate of

24.8%,

compared to

$16.3

million, or an effective rate of

23.8%

for the year ended

June 30, 2016,

and

$20.9

million, or an effective rate of

27.4%

for the year ended

June 30, 2015.

Changes in the effective tax rates from period to period

may

be significant as they depend on many factors including, but

not

limited to, the amount of the Company's income or loss, the mix of income earned in the US versus outside the US, the effective tax rate in each of the countries in which we earn income, and any

one

-time tax issues which occur during the period.

The Company's income tax provision from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended

June 30, 2017

was impacted by the following items: (i) a provision of

$0.4

million related to non-deductible transaction costs, (ii) a benefit of

$0.6

million related to the R&D tax credit, and (iii) a benefit of

$5.3

million due to the mix of income earned in jurisdictions with beneficial tax rates.

The Company's income tax provision from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended

June 30, 2016

was impacted by the following items: (i) a net benefit of

$0.9

million related to a bargain-sale of idle property to a charitable organization, and (ii) a benefit of

$0.7

million related to the R&D tax credit, and (iii) a benefit of

$4.9

million due to the mix of income earned in jurisdictions with beneficial tax rates.

The Company's income tax provision from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended

June 30, 2015

was impacted by the following items: (i) a benefit of

$0.5

million related to the R&D tax credit that expired during the fiscal year on

December 31, (

ii) a benefit of

$4.0

million due to the mix of income earned in jurisdictions with beneficial tax rates.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Earnings Per Share

(share amounts in thousands)	201 7		201 6		201 5
Basic – Average Shares Outstanding		12,666		12,682		12,655
Effect of Dilutive Securities – Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards		102		102		150
Diluted – Average Shares Outstanding		12,768		12,784		12,805

Both basic and dilutive income is the same for computing earnings per share. There were

outstanding instruments that had an anti-dilutive effect at

June 30, 2017,

2016

and

2015.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

May

2014,

the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) and the International Accounting Standards Board jointly issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard, ASU

2014

09,

Revenue from Contract with Customers,

that will supersede nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under US GAAP and IFRS. The standard’s primary principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Our analysis and evaluation of the new standard will continue through its effective date and we do

not

expect to early adopt. We will adopt this standard on

July 1, 2018.

July 2015,

the FASB issued ASU

2015

11,

Inventory (Topic

330

): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory

, which modifies existing requirements regarding measuring inventory at the lower of cost or market. Under prior standards, the market amount required consideration of replacement cost, net realizable value (NRV), and NRV less an approximately normal profit margin. The new ASU replaces market with NRV, defined as estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. This eliminates the need to determine and consider replacement cost or NRV less an approximately normal profit margin when measuring inventory. The standard is effective for annual and interim periods with those annual periods beginning after

December 15, 2016.

The amendment is to be applied prospectively. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of adopting ASU

2015

but currently we do

not

expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

November 2015,

the FASB issued ASC Update

2015

17,

Income Taxes (Topic

740

Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes

, as part of its simplification initiatives. This update requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as non-current on the consolidated condensed balance sheet for fiscal years beginning after

December

15,

2016,

and interim periods within those annual periods. Early application is permitted. An entity can elect adoption prospectively or retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of adopting ASU

2015

17.

February 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

2016

02,

Leases (Topic

842

)

. ASU

2016

increases transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. For leases with a term or

twelve

months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset

not

to recognize lease assets and liabilities. ASU

2016

is effective for fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2018.

Although the Company is continuing to evaluate the impact of adopting ASU

2016

02,

we anticipate the adoption of the new standard will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on the materiality of the underlying leases subject to the new guidance.

January 2017,

the FASB issued ASU

2017

04,

Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment

, which simplifies the accounting for goodwill impairments by eliminating step

two

from the goodwill impairment test. Instead, if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss shall be recognized in an amount equal to that excess, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. ASU

2017

also clarifies the requirements for excluding and allocating foreign currency translation adjustments to reporting units related to an entity's testing of reporting units for goodwill impairment. It further clarifies that an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU

2017

is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2019.

The Company is currently assessing the potential impact of the adoption of ASU

2017

on our consolidated financial statements.

March 2017,

the FASB issued ASU

2017

07,

Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic

715

): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost

, which changes how employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans present the net periodic benefit cost in the income statement. The new guidance requires the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost to be presented in the same income statement line items as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Other components of the net periodic benefit cost are to be stated separately from service cost and outside of operating income. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after

December 15, 2017 (

fiscal

2019

for the Company) and interim periods within those annual periods. The amendment is to be applied retrospectively.

March 2016,

the FASB issued ASU

2016

09,

Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting

. The new standard simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. Under this guidance, a company recognizes all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement. This change eliminates the notion of the additional paid-in capital pool and reduces the complexity in accounting for excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies. The Company has decided to adopt this ASU prior to the effective date as prescribed within the ASU. The primary impact of our adoption was the recognition of excess tax benefits related to equity compensation in our provision for income taxes rather than paid-in capital, which is a change required to be applied on a prospective basis in accordance with ASU

2016

09.

Accordingly, we recorded discrete income tax benefits in the consolidated statements of income of

$0.6

million during the fiscal year ended

June 30, 2017,

for excess tax benefits related to equity compensation.

Leasehold improvements

Lesser of useful life or term, unless renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured

Machinery and equipment

Furniture and Fixtures

Computer hardware and software