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Derivative Instruments
6 Months Ended
Jan. 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 (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 income (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 January 31, 2021, are as follows:


Settlement Date  U.S. Dollar Amount   NOK Amount 
Feb-21   200,000    1,818,509 
Mar-21   200,000    1,693,583 
Apr-21   200,000    1,693,903 
May-21   200,000    1,694,083 
Total  $800,000    6,900,078 

Settlement Date  U.S. Dollar Amount   EUR Amount 
Feb-21   175,000    149,009 
Mar-21   200,000    163,480 
Apr-21   200,000    163,360 
May-21   200,000    163,253 
   $775,000    639,102 

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


      January 31,
2021
   July 31,
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  $        8   $ 10 

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


      Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives 
     Three Months Ended
January 31,
   Six Months Ended
January 31,
 
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives  (in thousands)   (in thousands) 
Derivatives not designated or not qualifying as hedging instruments  Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized on Derivatives  2021   2020   2021   2020 
Foreign exchange forward contracts  Net gain (loss) resulting from foreign exchange transactions  $92   $20    51   $(54)