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Derivative Instruments
12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2021
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 to NOK and 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 15). The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these contracts; therefore the changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. 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 July 31, 2021 were as follows:


Settlement Date  U.S. Dollar
Amount
   NOK
Amount
 
Aug-21   200,000    1,683,215 
Sep-21   200,000    1,683,275 
Oct-21   200,000    1,683,515 
Nov-21   200,000    1,683,755 
           
Total  $800,000    6,733,760 

Settlement Date  U.S. Dollar
Amount
   EUR
Amount
 
Aug-21   250,000    206,873 
Sep-21   250,000    206,753 
Oct-21   250,000    206,616 
Nov-21   250,000    206,463 
           
   $1,000,000    826,705 

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


July 31,
(in thousands)
  2021   2020 
Assets and Liabilities Derivatives:  Balance Sheet Location        
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  $54   $- 

The effects of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) were as follows:


Amount of Loss Recognized on Derivatives
Year ended July 31,
(in thousands)
  2021   2020 
Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments  Location of Loss Recognized on Derivatives        
Foreign exchange forward contracts  Net loss resulting from foreign exchange transactions  $(18)  $(218)