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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events [Text Block] SUBSEQUENTS EVENTS
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel strain of coronavirus ("COVID-19") a global pandemic. This pandemic has significantly impacted the economic conditions globally creating significant uncertainties in the economy.
Cost Reduction Actions
Like most U.S. based businesses, COVID-19 began to have significant impact on our business in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. In response to these developments, we announced a number of cost reduction actions in April 2020:
We have suspended most new hires, dramatically decreased our travel and discretionary spending, reduced our capital budget and requested price concessions from our largest vendors;
We have eliminated 21 positions and reconfigured our workforce. We expect the payments associated with this restructuring to be complete by the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020;
17. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONTINUED)
We have indefinitely suspended our 401(K) matching program in the U.S. and its equivalent in Canada; and
Our Board of Directors and the executive team have reduced their cash compensation and base salaries by 10% for the next 6 months in exchange for equity.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan
On April 14, 2020, we were granted a loan under the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act"). Based on additional rules for the PPP established after the grant acceptance, we subsequently made the determination to pay back the full amount of the loan, plus interest. This payment was made on May 4, 2020.