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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The information included in the foregoing interim condensed consolidated financial statements is unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented, have been reflected herein. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures associated with annual financial statements and, accordingly, should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and footnotes contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") with respect to the Company's fiscal year ended March 31, 2015 (the "2015 Form 10-K"), which may be accessed through the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. The results of operations for interim periods presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that may be expected for the full fiscal year or any other subsequent interim period. Principles of Consolidation Our consolidated financial statements reflect our financial statements, those of our wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries and those of certain variable interest entities where we are the primary beneficiary. For consolidated entities where we own less than 100% of the equity, we record net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of income (loss) equal to the percentage of the interests retained in such entities by the respective noncontrolling parties. All material intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. In determining whether we are the primary beneficiary of an entity and therefore required to consolidate, we apply a qualitative approach that determines whether we have both (1) the power to direct the economically significant activities of the entity and (2) the obligation to absorb losses of, or the right to receive benefits from, the entity that could potentially be significant to that entity. These considerations impact the way we account for our existing joint ventures. We continually assess whether we are the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity as changes to existing relationships or future transactions occur. See Note 9, “Investments in Affiliates and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests.” Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("US GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management's estimates are based on the facts and circumstances available at the time estimates are made, past historical experience, risk of loss, general economic conditions and trends, and management's assessments of the probable future outcome of these matters. As a result, actual results could differ from those estimates. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method. The Company writes down inventory for estimated obsolescence and/or excess or damaged inventory. Inventory write-downs during the nine months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 were insignificant. The Company is party to a long-term paper supply and purchasing agreement pursuant to which a third party manages all aspects of the Company's raw material paper inventory. As a result, the Company does not maintain raw material paper inventory. The finished product inventory, comprised of paper, production and distribution costs of future issues totaled $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, at December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2015. Concentrations We rely on wholesalers for the retail distribution of our magazines. Several of our smaller wholesalers and our second-largest wholesaler, Source, ceased operations during fiscal 2015. A small number of wholesalers are responsible for a substantial percentage of the wholesale magazine distribution business. As of December 31, 2015, single copy revenues consisted of copies distributed to retailers primarily by two major wholesalers. During the nine months ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, The News Group accounted for approximately 20% and 19%, respectively, of our total operating revenues and The Hudson Group accounted for approximately 5% of our total operating revenues. We have multi-year service arrangements with our major wholesalers, which provide incentives to maintain certain levels of service. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (Topic 205 and Topic 360) ("ASU 2014-08") which raises the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations. Under this new guidance, a discontinued operation is (1) a component of an entity or group of components that has been disposed of or is classified as held for sale that represents a strategic shift that has or will have a major effect on an entity's operations and financial results or (2) an acquired business that is classified as held for sale on the acquisition date. This guidance also requires expanded or new disclosures for discontinued operations, individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation, an entity's continuing involvement with a discontinued operation following disposal, and retained equity method investments in a discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 was effective for the Company on April 1, 2015. The adoption of ASU 2014-08 did not have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes ("ASU 2015-17"), which simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities. The new guidance no longer requires the presentation of current deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities on a classified balance sheet, rather requiring all to be presented as non-current. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company prospectively adopted this guidance in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. As required by this guidance, all deferred tax assets and liabilities are classified as non-current in our consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, which is a change from our historical presentation wherein certain of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were classified as current and the remainder were classified as non-current. The March 31, 2015 balance sheet has not been retrospectively adjusted. As this guidance impacts presentation only, the adoption of ASU 2015-17 did not have an impact on the results of operations or cash flows. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Disclosure of Uncertainties About an Entity's Ability to Continue as a Going Concern (Topic 205) ("ASU 2014-15"), which establishes management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and setting rules for how this information should be disclosed in the financial statements. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position results of operations or cash flows. In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20) ("ASU 2015-01"), which simplifies the income statement presentation by eliminating the concept of extraordinary items. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidations, Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis (Topic 810) ("ASU 2015-02"), which changes the identification of variable interests, the variable interest characteristic for a limited partnership or similar entity and the primary beneficiary determination all of which are intended to improve the consolidation guidance as well as increase transparency and consistency of financial reporting. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued a proposal for a one-year deferral of the effective date for ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) ("ASU 2014-09"). Under this proposal, the standard would be effective for public entities for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods therein. ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. As a result of the one-year deferral, ASU 2014-09 will now be effective for the Company on April 1, 2018 using one of two retrospective application methods. The Company has not determined the potential effects on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs (Subtopic 835-30) ("ASU 2015-03"), which requires the presentation of debt issuance costs to be reflected as a reduction from the face amount of the related debt, with amortization recorded as interest expense, rather than recording as a deferred asset. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2015, and requires retrospective application. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a significant impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows, although it will change the financial statement classification of the deferred debt cost. As of December 31, 2015 and March 31, 2015, the Company had $4.6 million and $6.4 million of net deferred debt costs, respectively, included on the consolidated balance sheets. Under the new guidance, the net deferred debt costs would offset the carrying amount of the respective debt on the consolidated balance sheets. In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) ("ASU 2015-11"), which simplifies the measurement of inventory by requiring certain inventory to be subsequently measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim period within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2016. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have an impact on the consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements-Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting, to clarify that an entity may elect to present debt issuance costs related to a line-of-credit arrangement as an asset, regardless of whether or not there are any outstanding borrowings on the line-of-credit arrangement. From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standard setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, we believe that the impact of recently issued accounting pronouncements that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows upon adoption.

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