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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

 

The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the continuity of operations, the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

 

The Company incurred losses of $24.8 million and $31.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company had working capital of $6.8 million at December 31, 2022 and used cash in operations of $18.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The higher loss in 2021 was primarily due to stock-based non-cash bonus awards to employees and higher interest expense in that period offset by higher cost of sales recorded in the 2022 period.

 

Cash requirements during the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily reflect certain administrative costs related to the Company’s water project development efforts, the further development of its land and agricultural assets. The Company’s present activities are focused on development of its assets in ways that meet growing long-term demand for access to sustainable water supplies and agricultural products.

 

 

On June 7, 2021, the Company completed the sale and issuance of 1,219,512 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain institutional investors under a placement agent agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“BRS”). The shares of common stock were sold at a purchase price of $12.30 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $15 million and aggregate net proceeds of approximately $14.1 million. The Company used the net proceeds from this offering together with cash on hand, to fund the $19 million payment made on June 30, 2021 to complete the acquisition of a 124-mile extension of its Northern Pipeline.

 

On June 29, 2021, the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement with BRS as representative of the several underwriters named therein, to issue and sell an aggregate of 2,000,000 depositary shares (the “Depositary Shares”), as well as up to 300,000 Depositary Shares that may be sold pursuant to the exercise of an option to purchase additional Depositary Shares, each representing 1/1000th of a share of Series A Preferred Stock (“Depositary Share Offering”). The liquidation preference of each share of Series A Preferred Stock is $25,000.00 ($25.00 per Depositary Share). The Depositary Share Offering was completed on July 2, 2021 for net proceeds of approximately $54 million.

 

On July 2, 2021, the Company entered into a new $50 million senior secured credit agreement with lenders party thereto from time to time (“Lenders”) and BRS, as administrative agent for the Lenders (“Current Senior Secured Debt”) (see Note 7 – “Long-Term Debt”). The proceeds of the Current Senior Secured Debt, together with the proceeds from the Depositary Share Offering, were used (a) to repay all the Company’s outstanding obligations under the Prior Senior Secured Debt in the amount of approximately $77.5 million, (b) to deposit approximately $10.2 million into a segregated account, representing an amount sufficient to pre-fund eight quarterly dividend payments on the Series A Preferred Stock underlying the Depositary Shares issued in the Depositary Share Offering, and (c) to pay transaction related expenses. The remaining proceeds were used for working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. At December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with its debt covenants.

 

On March 23, 2022, the Company completed the sale and issuance of 6,857,140 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain institutional and individual investors in a registered direct offering. The shares of common stock were sold at a purchase price of $1.75 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $12 million and aggregate net proceeds of approximately $11.7 million.

 

On November 14, 2022, the Company completed the sale and issuance of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain institutional investors in a registered direct offering ( “November 2022 Direct Offering”). The shares of common stock were sold at a purchase price of $2.00 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $10 million and aggregate net proceeds of approximately $9.9 million.

 

 

On January 30, 2023, the Company completed the sale and issuance of 10,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain institutional investors in a registered direct offering ( “January 2023 Direct Offering”). The shares of common stock were sold at a purchase price of $3.84 per share, for aggregate gross proceeds of $40.32 million and aggregate net proceeds of approximately $38.5 million. A portion of the net proceeds were used to repay the Company’s debt in the principal amount of $15 million, together with fees and interest required to be paid in connection with such repayment.

 

The remaining proceeds from the January 2023 Direct Offering, together with the remaining proceeds from the November 2022 Direct Offering will be used for capital expenditures to accelerate development of the Company’s water supply, storage, conveyance and treatment assets, working capital and development of additional water resources to meet increase demand on an accelerated timetable.

 

The Company may meet its debt and working capital requirements through a variety of means, including extension, refinancing, equity placements, the sale or other disposition of assets, or reductions in operating costs. The covenants in the Current Senior Secured Debt do not prohibit the Company’s use of additional equity financing and allow the Company to retain 100% of the proceeds of any common equity financing. The Company does not expect the loan covenants to materially limit its ability to finance its water and agricultural development activities.

 

Management assesses whether the Company has sufficient liquidity to fund its costs for the next twelve months from the financial statement issuance date. Management evaluates the Company’s liquidity to determine if there is a substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In the preparation of this liquidity assessment, management applies judgment to estimate the significant assumptions related to the projected cash flows of the Company including the following: (i) projected cash outflows, (ii) projected cash inflows, (iii) categorization of expenditures as discretionary versus non-discretionary and (iv) the ability to raise capital. The cash flow projections are based on known or planned cash requirements for operating costs as well as planned costs for project development.

 

Limitations on the Company’s liquidity and ability to raise capital may adversely affect it. Sufficient liquidity is critical to meet the Company’s resource development activities. Although the Company currently expects its sources of capital to be sufficient to meet its near-term liquidity needs, there can be no assurance that its liquidity requirements will continue to be satisfied. If the Company cannot raise needed funds, it might be forced to make substantial reductions in its operating expenses, which could adversely affect its ability to implement its current business plan and ultimately impact its viability as a company.

Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Cadiz Inc. and all subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company applies the equity method of accounting for investments in which the Company has significant influence but not a controlling interest.

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates in Preparation of Financial Statements

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, management has made estimates with regard to goodwill and other long-lived assets, stock compensation and deferred tax assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Segment Reporting

 

The Company currently operates in two segments based upon its organizational structure and the way in which its operations are managed and evaluated. The Company’s largest segment is Land and Water Resources which includes all activities regarding its properties in the eastern Mojave desert including the Water Project development and its agricultural operations. The Company’s second operating segment is its recently acquired water treatment business, ATEC Water Systems LLC (“ATEC”) which provides innovative water filtration solutions for impaired or contaminated groundwater sources. The reporting segments have been combined for 2022 as the ATEC business was not acquired until November 2022 and its revenue, operating results and assets in 2022 were not material to the Company’s consolidated operations.

Revenue [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes rental income through its agricultural leases with Fenner Valley Farms LLC and SoCal Hemp JV LLC, and crop sale revenue from its alfalfa farming operations upon shipment and transfer of title to customers.

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation

 

General and administrative expenses include $1.9 million and $4.7 million of stock-based compensation expenses in the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Stock-based compensation is generally based upon grants of stock awards, performance stock units (“PSU”) and restricted stock units (“RSU”) to its employees and consultants under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. For stock awards, PSUs or RSUs granted, the Company determines the fair value of the stock award, PSUs or RSU at the date of the grant and recognizes the compensation expense over the vesting period. For PSUs or RSUs which vest upon completion of certain milestones, the fair value of the PSU or RSU is recognized when it is probable that the milestone will be achieved.

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Net Loss Per Common Share

 

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing the net loss applicable to common stock by the weighted-average common shares outstanding. Options, restricted stock units, convertible debt, convertible preferred shares and warrants were not considered in the computation of net loss per share because their inclusion would have been antidilutive. Had these instruments been included, the fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding would have increased by approximately 1,814,000 shares and 3,000,000 shares for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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

Property, Plant, Equipment and Water Programs

 

Property, plant, equipment and water programs are stated at cost. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally five to forty-five years for land improvements and buildings, and five to fifteen years for machinery and equipment. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the term of the relevant lease agreement or the estimated useful life of the asset.

 

Water rights, storage and supply programs are stated at cost. Certain costs directly attributable to the development of such programs have been capitalized by the Company. These costs, which are expected to be recovered through future revenues, consist of direct labor, drilling costs, consulting fees for various engineering, hydrological, environmental and additional feasibility studies, and other professional and legal fees. The Company has not commenced depreciation of these assets as they are not yet in service as the Water Project is not operating. While interest on borrowed funds is currently expensed, interest costs related to the construction of water project facilities will be capitalized at the time construction of these facilities commences.

Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business Acquisitions

 

As a result of a merger in May 1988 between two companies which eventually became known as Cadiz Inc., goodwill in the amount of $7,006,000 was recorded. Approximately $3,193,000 of this amount was amortized prior to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) on January 1, 2002. In addition, as a result of the ATEC Acquisition (see Note 3 – “Acquisitions”), tax deductible goodwill in the amount of $1.9 million was recorded in November 2022.  Since the adoption of ASC 350, there have been no goodwill impairments recorded. The reporting units to which $5.7 million of goodwill is allocated had a positive carrying amount on December 31, 2022 and 2021.

 

The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method, with the excess of the acquisition cost over the fair value of net tangible assets and identified intangible assets acquired considered goodwill. As a result, the Company discloses goodwill separately from other intangible assets. Other identifiable intangibles related to the ATEC acquisition included non-compete agreements. Contingent consideration arrangements are initially recorded based on management’s best estimate of the amount of contingent consideration that will be realized. Changes in fair value of contingent consideration that are not measurement period adjustments are recognized in earnings.

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

Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company assesses long-lived assets, excluding goodwill, for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable through the estimated undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the assets. If it is determined that the carrying value of long-lived assets may not be recoverable, the potential impairment charge is measured by using the projected discounted cash-flow method. No impairment charge was recorded during the current fiscal year.

 

 

The Company performs an annual impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measure the amount of a goodwill impairment loss to be recognized (if any). In performing the impairment test, the Company has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is necessary to perform a quantitative assessment for goodwill impairment. If the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative assessment.

 

This impairment assessment is performed at least annually in the fourth quarter. An impairment loss will be recognized for the amount by which the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill in that reporting unit.   The Company uses the market approach to assess impairment for the Land and Water Resources reporting unit, as its common stock price is an important component of the fair value calculation.  If the Company’s stock price experiences price declines, this will impact the fair value of the reporting unit and could lead to potential impairment charges in future periods. Accordingly, no assurances can be given that the Company will not record an impairment loss on goodwill in the future.

 

In the Company’s annual impairment analysis for the fourth quarter 2022, the goodwill was evaluated utilizing a qualitative assessment. Based on this assessment, the Company determined that the fair value of the reporting units was more-likely-than-not greater than its respective carrying value; therefore, no impairment charge was recorded during the current fiscal year.

Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Deferred Financing Costs

 

Deferred loan costs represent costs incurred to obtain debt financing. Such costs are amortized over the life of the related loan using the effective interest method, and are presented as a reduction of long-term debt. The Company had no deferred loan costs as of December 31, 2022, and $2.3 million as of December 31, 2021.

Debt, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Debt Discount

 

Debt discount created upon the issuance of debt is deferred and amortized over the life of the related loan using the effective interest method, and is presented as a reduction of long-term debt.  The Company recorded debt discount of $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, and $1.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.  Amortization of debt discounts is included in interest expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are provided for using an asset and liability approach which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities at the applicable enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

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

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Financial assets with carrying values approximating fair value include cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. Financial liabilities with carrying values approximating fair value include accounts payable and accrued liabilities due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of the Company’s secured debt approximates fair value, based on interest rates available to the Company for debt with similar terms. See Note 7 – “Long-Term Debt”, for discussion of fair value of debt.

Equity Method Investments [Policy Text Block]

SoCal Hemp JV

 

In July 2019, SoCal Hemp JV LLC (the “JV”) was created by Cadiz Real Estate LLC (a fully owned subsidiary of Cadiz Inc.) and SoCal Hemp Co, LLC (a fully owned subsidiary of Glass House Brands, Inc., which is an unrelated company to Cadiz Inc.) when the two parties entered into a Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLC Agreement”). The JV was 50% owned by Cadiz Real Estate LLC and 50% owned by SoCal Hemp Co., LLC (“SCHCO”, together the “Parties”). Pursuant to the LLC Agreement, the JV profits and losses were allocated to the members based on their ownership share. The Company accounted for its investment in the JV using the equity method of accounting.  No planting of hemp was made by the JV during 2022 due to poor market conditions for hemp pricing.  On December 30, 2022, the Parties entered into an Agreement and Plan of Dissolution of the JV whereby the Company purchased fixed assets with a net book value to the JV of approximately $343 thousand for $171 thousand and reclaimed the buildings, tenant improvements and machinery and equipment with fair value of approximately $1 million which is included in Property, Plant, Equipment and Water Programs at December 31, 2022. 

 

Prior to the dissolution of the JV, the carrying value of the investment was approximately $1 million.  Loss from equity-method investments related to the JV immediately prior to the dissolution totaled $171 thousand.  At the time of the dissolution, the Company recorded a gain on the dissolution of the JV of approximately $211 thousand. Total gain from equity-method investments for the year ended December 31, 2022, was $40 thousand. The Company recorded rental income related to the JV of approximately $129 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2022.  The results of the JV have not been separately recorded in discontinued operations as the results were not material.

Cash Flow Supplemental [Policy Text Block]

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

 

During the year ended December 31, 2022, approximately $3.5 million in interest payments on the Company’s senior secured debt was paid in cash. There are no scheduled principal payments due on the Current Senior Secured Debt prior to its maturity.

 

 

At December 31, 2022, accruals for cash dividends payable on the Series A Preferred Stock was $1.29 million (see Note 9 – “Common and Preferred Stock”). The cash dividends were paid on January 17, 2023.

 

At December 31, 2022, accruals for purchases of PP&E received was approximately $1.5 million, and are expected to be paid in the first fiscal quarter of 2023.

 

The balance of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash as shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows is comprised of the following:

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

December 31, 2022

  

December 31, 2021

 

(in thousands)

        
         

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 $9,997  $10,965 

Restricted Cash

  1,288   1,288 

Long-Term Restricted Cash

  2,497   7,603 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 $13,782  $19,856 

 

The restricted cash amounts primarily represent funds deposited into a segregated account, representing an amount sufficient to pre-fund quarterly dividend payments on Series A Preferred Stock underlying the Depositary Shares issued in the Depositary Share Offering through approximately July 2023.

 

Cash payments for income taxes were $7 thousand and $10 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Accounting Guidance Adopted

 

In June 2016, the Financial Account Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standards update which introduces new guidance for the accounting for credit losses on certain financial instruments. This update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this new standard on January 1, 2023 had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]

Reclassifications

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year's financial statement notes to conform to classifications used in the current year.