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Derivative Instruments
3 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2020
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]  
Derivative Instruments

Note 4—Derivative Instruments


The primary risk managed by the Company using derivative instruments is foreign exchange risk. Foreign exchange forward contracts are entered into as hedges against unfavorable fluctuations in the U.S. Dollar (USD) to Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and USD to Euro (EUR) exchange rates. The Company is party to a Foreign Exchange Agreement with Western Alliance Bank allowing the Company to enter into foreign exchange contracts under its revolving credit facility with the bank (see Note 9). The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these contracts, and therefore the changes in fair value are recorded in consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. By using derivative instruments to mitigate exposures to changes in foreign exchange rates, the Company is exposed to credit risk from the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the contract. The credit or repayment risk is minimized by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties.


The outstanding contracts at October 31, 2020, are as follows:


Settlement Date  U.S. Dollar Amount   NOK Amount 
Nov-20   200,000    1,819,209 
Dec-20   200,000    1,819,109 
Jan-21   200,000    1,818,709 
Feb-21   200,000    1,818,509 
Total  $800,000    7,275,536 

Settlement Date  U.S. Dollar Amount   EUR Amount 
Nov-20   175,000    149,365 
Dec-20   175,000    149,276 
Jan-21   175,000    149,111 
Feb-21   175,000    149,009 
   $700,000    596,761 

The fair value of outstanding derivative instruments recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were as follows:


   October 31,   July 31, 
   2020   2020 
         
Assets and Liabilities Derivatives:  Balance Sheet Location  (in thousands) 
Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments        
Foreign exchange forward contracts  Other current assets  $-   $10 
Foreign exchange forward contracts  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  $41   $- 

The effects of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) were as follows:


      Amount of Loss Recognized on Derivatives 
      Three Months Ended 
   October 31, 
Amount of Loss Recognized on Derivatives  (in thousands) 
Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments  Location of Loss Recognized on Derivatives  2020   2019 
Foreign exchange forward contracts  Net loss resulting from foreign exchange transactions  $(41)  $(74)