UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-K

Commission file number. 001-15517

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (702) 685-1000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None.

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

o Yes  x No

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.

o Yes  x No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

x Yes  o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding twelve months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

x Yes  o No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.)

o Yes  x No

As of October 31, 2017, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant based on the closing price per share of $2.16, as reported on the NYSE MKT Stock Exchange, was $35,236,996.

As of July 15, 2018, the registrant had 16,848,182 shares of common stock outstanding.

NEVADA GOLD & CASINOS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Factors that May Affect Future Results

(Cautionary Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)

Certain information included in this Form 10-K and other materials filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by the Company or its representatives) contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. Statements that include the words “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” or other words or expressions of similar meaning, may identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations about future events. Forward-looking statements include statements that reflect management’s beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, intentions with respect to our financial condition, results of operations, future performance and the business, including statements relating to our business strategy and our current and future development plans.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying these forward-looking statements are reasonable, any or all of the forward-looking statements in this report and in any other public statements that are made may prove to be incorrect. This may occur as a result of inaccurate assumptions or as a consequence of known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Many factors discussed in this report, such as the competitive environment and government regulation, will be important in determining our future performance. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from those that might be anticipated from forward-looking statements. In light of these and other uncertainties, you should not regard the inclusion of a forward-looking statement in this report or other public communications that we might make as a representation by us that our plans and objectives will be achieved, and you should not place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission should be consulted.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1.    Background and Basis of Presentation

Background

Nevada Gold & Casinos, Inc. (“we”), a Nevada corporation, was formed in 1977 and, since 1994, has primarily been a gaming company involved in gaming projects and gaming operations. Our gaming operations are located in the United States of America (the “U.S.”), specifically in the states of Nevada, Washington and South Dakota. Our business strategy will continue to focus on gaming projects.

Basis of Presentation

Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of all majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries after the elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.

Certain reclassifications between the operating expenses of casino, food and beverage, and other have been made to conform prior year financial information to the current period presentation. Those reclassifications did not impact working capital, revenue, operating income, net income or stockholders’ equity.

Revision of Previously Issued Financial Statements

As part of the financial statement close process for the year ended April 30, 2018, a classification error was identified that resulted in certain progressive jackpot liabilities recorded as operating expenses rather than contra-revenue in prior years.  The Company has performed an evaluation to determine if the financial statement impacts resulting from this classification error were material, considering both quantitative and qualitative factors. Based on this materiality analysis, the Company concluded that the errors were not material to any individual prior period.  However, the Company has elected to correct the classification error for the year ended April 30, 2017.  Accordingly, the Company has adjusted the statement of operations for the year ended April 30, 2017 to reflect a reduction in casino revenues and marketing and administrative expense of $168,000. 

The following table presents the effect of the items listed above on the Company’s statement of operations:

Note 2.    Summary of Significant Accounting Policies  

Principles of Consolidation

We consolidate entities when we have the ability to control the operating and financial decisions and policies of that entity and record the portion we do not own as non-controlling interest. The determination of our ability to control, or exert significant influence over, an entity involves the use of judgment. We apply the equity method of accounting if we can exert significant influence over, but do not control the policies and decisions of an entity. We use the cost method of accounting if we are unable to exert significant influence over the entity.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period and disclosure of contingent liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, investments, intangible assets and goodwill, property, plant and equipment, income taxes, employment benefits and contingent liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value

U. S. generally accepted accounting principles defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosure of fair value measurements. The valuation hierarchy categorizes assets and liabilities measured at fair value into one of three different levels depending on the observability of the inputs employed in the measurement. The three levels are as follows:

Level 1 – Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which we make our own assumptions about how market participants would price the assets and liabilities.

The following describes the valuation methodologies used by us to measure fair value:

Real estate held for sale is recorded at fair value less selling costs.

Goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets are recorded at carrying value and tested for impairment annually, or more frequently, using projections of undiscounted future cash flows.

Interest rate swaps are adjusted on a recurring basis pursuant to accounting standards for fair value measurements. We categorize our interest rate swap as Level 2 for fair value measurement.

Long-lived assets, including property and equipment and amortizable intangible assets, comprise a significant portion of our total assets. We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets if impairment indicators are present or if other circumstances indicate that impairment may exist under authoritative guidance. When management believes impairment indicators may exist, projections of the undiscounted future cash flows associated with the use of and eventual disposition of long-lived assets held for use are prepared. If the projections indicate that the carrying values of the long-lived assets are not recoverable, we reduce the carrying values to fair value. For long-lived assets held for sale, we compare the carrying values to an estimate of fair value less selling costs to determine potential impairment. We test for impairment of long-lived assets at the lowest level for which cash flows are measurable. These impairment tests are heavily influenced by assumptions and estimates that are subject to change as additional information becomes available.

Cash and Cash Equivalents  

We consider short-term investments with an original maturity of less than three months to be cash equivalents.

We maintain cash accounts in major U.S. financial institutions. The terms of these deposits are on demand to minimize risk. The balances of these accounts occasionally exceed the federally insured limits, although no losses have been incurred in connection with such cash balances.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts  

We establish provisions for losses on accounts and notes receivable if we determine that we will not collect all or part of the outstanding balance. We regularly review collectability and establish or adjust our allowance as necessary using the specific identification method. We make advances to third parties under executed promissory notes for project costs related to the development of gaming and entertainment properties. Due diligence is conducted by our management with the assistance of legal counsel prior to entering into arrangements with third parties to provide financing in connection with their efforts to secure and develop the properties. Repayment terms are largely dependent upon the operating performance of each opportunity for which the funds have been loaned. Interest income is not accrued until it is reasonably assured that the project will be completed and that there will be sufficient profits from the facility to cover the interest to be earned under the respective note. If projected cash flows are not sufficient to recover amounts due, the note is evaluated to determine the appropriate discount to be recorded on the note for it to be considered a performing loan. If the note is performing, interest is recorded using the effective interest method based on the value of the discounted note balance.

Each reporting period we review each of our receivables to evaluate whether the collection of such receivable is still probable. In our analysis, we review the economic feasibility and the current financial, legislative and development status of the project. If our analysis indicates that the project is no longer economically feasible then the receivable would be written down to its estimated fair value.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk are primarily notes receivable, cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and payable, and long term debt. Management performs periodic evaluations of the collectability of these notes. Our cash deposits are held with large, well-known financial institutions, and, at times, such deposits may be in excess of the federally insured limit. The recorded value of cash, accounts receivable and payable, approximate fair value based on their short term nature; the recorded value of long term debt approximates fair value as interest rates approximate current market rates.

Real Estate Held for Sale

Real estate held for sale consists of undeveloped land located in and around Black Hawk, Colorado. Property held for sale is carried at the lower of cost or net realizable value. On April 8, 2013, we signed a one year option agreement, with two one year extensions to sell the land for an initial sale price of $1.1 million plus $118 per day after April 8, 2013. On April 22, 2016, we executed an amendment to the option agreement for the sale of the vacant land for a purchase price of $750,000. In connection with the transaction, we recorded a non-cash impairment of $350,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 within write downs and other changes on the consolidated statement of operations. We received a $75,000 down payment, which is included in other long-term liabilities on our balance sheet, and financed the balance at 5% interest only, with interest payable monthly, and a balloon payment of $675,000 due April 30, 2019. The transaction was accounted for under the deposit method, recording the down payment as a liability and deferring the recognition of the sale until the buyer’s investment is at least 20% of the initial purchase price.

Property and Equipment

Expenditures for property and equipment are capitalized at cost. We depreciate property and equipment over their respective estimated useful lives, ranging from three to thirty years, using the straight-line method. When items are retired or otherwise disposed of, a gain or loss is recorded for the difference between net book value and proceeds realized. Ordinary maintenance and repairs are charged to earnings, and replacements and improvements are capitalized.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment annually (on April 30) or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that may reduce the fair value of our goodwill below its carrying value.

We review goodwill at the reporting level unit, which is the same as our operating segments. We compare the carrying value of the net assets of each reporting unit to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, based upon a multiple of estimated earnings and on a discounted cash flow method. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment indicator exists and an estimate of the impairment loss is calculated. The fair value calculation uses level 3 inputs and includes multiple assumptions and estimates, including the projected cash flows and discount rates. Changes in these assumptions and estimates could result in goodwill impairment that could materially adversely impact our financial position or results of operations. All of our goodwill is attributable to reporting units as disclosed in Note 5.  

Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and amortizable intangible assets also comprise a significant portion of our total assets. We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets if impairment indicators are present or if circumstances indicate that impairment may exist under authoritative guidance. When management believes impairment indicators may exist, projections of the undiscounted future cash flows associated with the use of and eventual disposition of long-lived assets held for use are prepared. If the projections indicate that the carrying value of the long-lived assets are not recoverable, we reduce the carrying values to fair value. For property held for sale, we compare the carrying values to an estimate of fair value less selling costs to determine potential impairment. We test for impairment of long-lived assets at the lowest level for which cash flows are measurable. These impairment tests are heavily influenced by assumptions and estimates that are subject to change as additional information becomes available.

Slot Club Awards

We reward our slot customers for their loyalty based on the dollar amount of play on slot machines. We accrue for these slot club awards based on an estimate of the value of the outstanding awards utilizing the age and prior history of redemptions. Future events such as a change in our marketing strategy or new competition could result in a change in the value of the awards.

Advertising Costs

We expense advertising costs as incurred. Advertising expense related primarily to our casino operations and for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, was $4.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively. These costs are included in marketing and administrative on our consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue Recognition

We record revenues from casino operations. The retail value of food and beverage and other services furnished to guests without charge is included in gross revenue and deducted as promotional allowances. Net revenues do not include the retail amount of food, beverage and other items provided gratuitously to customers. These amounts are included in promotional allowances in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. We record the redemption of coupons and points for cash as a reduction of revenue. The estimated retail value of providing such promotional allowances is as follows:

The estimated cost of providing such complimentary services that is included in casino expense in the consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

Accrued Jackpot Liability

We accrue slot jackpot liability as games are played under a matching concept of coin-in. We also maintain accrued player-supported jackpot liabilities. Player-supported jackpot is a progressive game of chance, allowed in Washington State, directly related to the play or outcome of an authorized non-house-banked card game separately funded by our patrons. Any jackpots hit in these card games are paid from such reserved funds.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on anticipated future tax consequences, using currently enacted tax laws, attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. We record current income taxes based on our current taxable income, and we provide for deferred income taxes to reflect estimated future tax payments and receipts. We account for tax credits under the flow-through method, which reduces the provision for income taxes in the year the tax credits first become available. We reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance when, based on our estimates, it is more likely than not that a portion of those assets will not be realized in a future period.

We recognize the impact of uncertain tax positions in our financial statements only if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon examination by the taxing authority. Should interest and penalty be incurred as a result of a review of our income tax returns, we will record the interest and penalty in accordance with applicable guidance.

Stock-Based Compensation  

Under ASC Topic 718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation ,” the fair value and compensation expense of each option award is estimated as of the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing formula. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock over a preceding period commensurate with the expected term of the option. The expected term of the option is an estimate of the time that the option is expected to be outstanding and is based on our historical experience. The risk-free rate for the expected term of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. Expected dividend yield was not considered in the option pricing formula since we historically have not paid dividends and have no current plans to do so in the future. Compensation cost for grants of the Company’s stock are based on the shares granted and the market price at the date of the grant.

The compensation cost related to these share-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period. The requisite service period is generally the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award. Total stock-based compensation for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017, was $104,140 and $124,279, respectively.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings per share, both basic and diluted, are presented on the consolidated statement of operations. Basic earnings per common share amounts are calculated using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share assumes the exercise of all stock options having exercise prices less than the average market price of the common stock using the “treasury stock method” and for convertible debt securities using the “if converted method”.

Accrued Contingent Liabilities

We assess our exposure to loss contingencies including legal matters. If a potential loss is justified, probable and able to be quantified, we will provide for the exposure. If the actual loss from a contingency differs from management’s estimate, operating results could be impacted. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, we did not record any accrued contingent liabilities.

Derivative Financial Instruments

We have managed our market risk, including interest rate risk associated with variable rate borrowings, through balancing fixed-rate and variable-rate borrowings with the use of derivative financial instruments. The fair value of derivative financial instruments are recognized as assets or liabilities at each balance sheet date, with changes in fair value affecting net income. The Company’s interest rate swap did not qualify for hedge accounting. Accordingly, change in the fair value of the interest rate swap is presented as a change in fair value of swaps in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued amended accounting guidance that changes the accounting for leases and requires expanded disclosures about leasing activities. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a right-of-use asset and a lease liability, measured on a discounted basis, at the commencement date for all leases with terms greater than twelve months. Lessor accounting will remain largely unchanged, other than certain targeted improvements intended to align lessor accounting with the lessee accounting model and with the updated revenue recognition guidance. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The amended guidance is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2018, and early application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial position and results of operations.

In May 2014, the FASB issued a new accounting standard for revenue recognition which requires entities to recognize revenue when it transfers promised 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. The new standard supersedes the existing accounting guidance for revenue recognition, including industry-specific guidance, and amends certain accounting guidance for recognition of gains and losses on the transfer of non-financial assets. For public companies, the new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017.

The Company will adopt the standard as of May 1, 2018 and will follow the modified retrospective approach. The accompanying financial statements and related disclosures do not reflect the effects of the new revenue standard. The Company is finalizing the assessment of the effects of the standard on its consolidated financial statements and will begin reporting under the new guidance in its consolidated financial statements for the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The quantitative effects of these changes are not expected to be material and are still being analyzed.

The Company’s current presentation, which reports the retail value of services provided to customers without charge as revenues with a corresponding contra amount deducted as promotional allowances, will no longer be allowed under the new revenue standard. Upon adoption of the new guidance, revenues will be allocated among the Company’s departmental classifications based on the relative standalone selling prices of the goods and services provided to guests. The Company currently anticipates that this methodology will result in a reduction of reported gaming revenues by an amount equivalent to reported promotional allowance revenues, with no change to total net revenues.

Currently, the Company estimates the cost of fulfilling the redemption of rewards earned through customer loyalty programs based upon the cost of historical redemptions. Upon adoption of the new guidance, the Company will account for the rewards using a deferred revenue model for the classification and timing of revenue recognized as well as the classification of related expenses when player rewards are redeemed. The impact of this change in accounting is not expected to be material to any annual accounting period.

Historically, and in accordance with prior guidance, the Company reported the expense for amounts paid to operators of wide area progressive games as contra-revenues. Upon adoption of the new guidance, these payments will be reported as an operating expense. The impact of this classification change will be to increase our gaming revenues and gaming expenses by equal amounts.

In January 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04 ("ASU 2017-04") "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment." ASU 2017-04 removes the requirement to perform a hypothetical purchase price allocation to measure goodwill impairment. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after 15 December 2019, and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 with no material impact on its financial position or results of operations.

A variety of proposed or otherwise potential accounting guidance is currently under study by standard-setting organizations and certain regulatory agencies. Due to the tentative and preliminary nature of such proposed accounting guidance, the Company has not yet determined the effect, if any, that the implementation of such proposed accounting guidance would have on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 3.    Restricted Cash

As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, we maintained $2.4 million and $2.0 million respectively, in restricted cash, which consists of progressive and player-supported jackpot funds for our Washington operations.

Note 4.    Notes Receivable  

G Investments, LLC

As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, we had a note receivable of $0 and $390,368, respectively, with no valuation allowance, due from G Investments, LLC resulting from the sale of the Colorado Grande Casino on May 25, 2012. The initial amount was $2,300,000, requiring $40,000 monthly payments, bearing interest at 6% per annum through the amended maturity date of February of 2018, and was secured with the assets of the Colorado Grande Casino, pledge of membership interest in G Investments, LLC (“GI”), and a personal guaranty by GI’s principal. This note receivable was paid as of February 2018.

RSM Partners, LLC

We owned approximately 268 acres of undeveloped land in the vicinity of Black Hawk and Central City, Colorado. On April 22, 2016, we executed an agreement for the sale of the vacant land for a purchase price of $750,000. We received a $75,000 down payment, which is included in other long-term liabilities on our balance sheet, and financed the balance at 5% interest only, with interest payable monthly, and a balloon payment of $675,000 due April 30, 2019. The transaction was accounted for under the deposit method, recording the down payment as a liability and deferring the recognition of the sale and the note receivable until the buyer’s investment is at least 20% of the initial purchase price.

Note 5.    Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In connection with our acquisitions of the Washington mini-casinos on May 12, 2009, July 23, 2010 and July 18, 2011, the South Dakota slot route on January 27, 2012, and the Club Fortune Casino in Nevada on December 1, 2015, we have goodwill and intangible assets of $20,421,367, net of amortization for intangible assets with finite lives.

The change in the carrying amount of goodwill and other intangibles for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018, is as follows:

Goodwill and net intangibles assets by segment as of April 30, 2018, are as follows:

Intangible assets are generally amortized on a straight line basis over the useful lives of the assets. State gaming registration and trade names are not amortizable. A summary of intangible assets and accumulated amortization as of April 30, 2018, are as follows:

A summary of intangible assets and accumulated amortization as of April 30, 2017, are as follows:

The remaining weighted average useful life of acquired intangibles is 4.3 years for customer relationships and 0.6 years for non-compete agreements.  Amortization expense for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 was $491,692 and $871,707, respectively. The estimated future annual amortization of intangible assets, which excludes trade names and State gaming registration, is as follows:

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired. At April 30, 2017, our goodwill impairment analysis resulted in a non-cash $1.1 million impairment of goodwill relating to our South Dakota operations. At April 30, 2018, we performed a goodwill impairment analysis of our Washington and Nevada operations and determined no impairment charge to goodwill was required. A recoverability test of our long-lived assets resulted in a $117,857 impairment charge to South Dakota’s customer relationships, bringing the net balance of South Dakota’s customer relationships to zero as of April 30, 2018.

Depreciation expense for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 was $1.9 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

A recoverability test of our long-lived assets resulted in a $240,950 impairment charge to South Dakota’s property and equipment, bringing the net balance of South Dakota’s property and equipment to zero as of April 30, 2018.

Note 7.    Income Taxes  

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“Tax Act”) was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Tax Act reduces the US federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%. At April 30, 2018, we have not completed our accounting for the tax effects of enactment of the Act. However, in certain cases as described below, we have made a reasonable estimate of the effects on our existing deferred tax balances. For any amounts we have not been able to make a reasonable estimate, we will continue to account for those items based on our existing accounting under ASC 740 Income Taxes, and the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect immediately prior to enactment. In all cases, we will continue to make and refine our calculations as additional analysis is completed. In addition, our estimates may also be affected as we gain a more thorough understanding of the tax law. The Company provisionally remeasured its net deferred tax assets to incorporate the future lower corporate tax rate resulting in a $230 thousand reduction to net deferred tax assets.

Given the significance of the legislation, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 118 (SAB 118), which allows registrants to record provisional amounts during a one year “measurement period” similar to that used when accounting for business combinations. However, the measurement period is deemed to have ended earlier when the registrant has obtained, prepared, and analyzed the information necessary to finalize its accounting. During the measurement period, impacts of the law are expected to be recorded at the time a reasonable estimate for all or a portion of the effects can be made, and provisional amounts can be recognized and adjusted as information becomes available, prepared, or analyzed. SAB 118 summarizes a three-step process to be applied at each reporting period to account for and qualitatively disclose: (1) the effects of the change in tax law for which accounting is complete; (2) provisional amounts (or adjustments to provisional amounts) for the effects of the tax law where accounting is not complete, but that a reasonable estimate has been determined; and (3) a reasonable estimate cannot yet be made and therefore taxes are reflected in accordance with law prior to the enactment of the Tax Act.

Several provisions of the Tax Act have significant impact on our U.S. tax attributes, generally consisting of credits, loss carry-forwards, and reserved notes. Although we have made a reasonable estimate of the gross amounts of the attributes disclosed, the Company is continuing to analyze certain aspects of the Tax Act and is refining its calculations which could potentially affect the measurements of these balances or potentially give rise to new deferred tax amounts. Other significant provisions that are not yet effective, but may impact income taxes in future years, include: limitation on the current deductibility of net interest expense in excess of 30 percent of adjusted taxable income and a limitation of net operating losses generated after December 31, 2017 to 80 percent of taxable income.

Income taxes are accounted for using an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on anticipated future tax consequences, using currently enacted tax laws, attributable to differences between financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. We record current income taxes based on our current taxable income, and we provide for deferred income taxes to reflect estimated future tax payments and receipts. We account for tax credits under the flow-through method, which reduces the provision for income taxes in the year the tax credits first become available. We reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance when, based on our estimates, it is more likely than not that a portion of those assets will not be realized in a future period.

We recognize the impact of uncertain tax positions in our financial statements only if that position is more likely than not of not being sustained upon examination by the taxing authority. Should interest and penalty be incurred as a result of a review of our income tax returns, we will record the interest and penalty in accordance with applicable guidance.

A summary of our deferred tax assets and liabilities is presented in the table below:

At April 30, 2017, we had $6.3 million ($2.1 million tax effected) in note receivables that were fully reserved for book purposes, which were written off for income tax in fiscal 2018. We have deferred tax assets of approximately $0.4 million related to general business credits and $0.1 million related to Alternative Minimum Tax credits. The net operating losses and general business credits can be carried forward and applied to offset taxable income for 20 years; they will begin to expire in 2035. The Alternative Minimum Tax credit can be carried forward indefinitely and will offset future regular tax liabilities.

We have analyzed our income tax filing positions in all jurisdictions and believe our income tax filing positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and do not anticipate any adjustments which will result in a material change to our financial position. As of the time of this filing, no income tax examinations are currently being undertaken by any jurisdiction.

Reconciliations between the weighted average statutory federal income tax expense rate of 29.7% in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2018 and 34.0% for the fiscal year ended 2017, and our effective income tax rate as a percentage of pre-tax book income, is as follows:

On November 30, 2015, the Company amended its existing credit agreement with Mutual of Omaha Bank (“MOOB”) to increase the lending commitment to $23.0 million.  The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Credit Facility”) matures on November 30, 2020, and is secured by liens on substantially all of the real and personal property of the Company and its subsidiaries. The interest rate on the borrowing is based on LIBOR plus an Applicable Margin, determined quarterly beginning April 1, 2016, based on the total leverage ratio for the trailing twelve month period. The Applicable Margin at April 30, 2018 was 2.50%. In addition, the Company was required to fix the interest rate on at least 50% of the credit facility through a swap agreement.

As of April 30, 2018, scheduled principal payments on the Credit Facility are as follows:

The unamortized debt discount above consists of debt issuance costs paid directly to the lender. The discount is amortized using the effective interest rate method over the period of the Credit Facility through interest expense.

On July 12, 2017, the Company borrowed $700,000 on the credit line. During the year ended April 30, 2018, we paid $5,000,000 to reduce the outstanding balance of the Credit Facility. As of April 30, 2018, the Company had $8,682,777 available to borrow on the reducing revolving credit agreement.

The Credit Facility contains customary covenants for a facility of this nature, including, but not limited to, covenants requiring the preservation and maintenance of the Company’s assets and covenants restricting our ability to merge, transfer ownership, incur additional indebtedness, encumber assets and make certain investments.  The Credit Facility also contains covenants requiring the Company to maintain certain financial ratios including a maximum total leverage ratio ranging from 2.75 to 1.00 from February 1, 2017 through January 31, 2018, and 2.50 to 1.00 from February 1, 2018 until maturity; and lease adjusted fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.15 to 1.00. We are in compliance with the covenant requirements of the Credit Facility as of April 30, 2018.

Note 9.   Interest Rate Swap

We are required by the Credit Facility to have a secured interest rate swap for at least 50% of the Credit Facility commitment. On December 28, 2015, the Company entered into a swap transaction with Mutual of Omaha Bank, which has a calculation period as of the tenth day of each month through the maturity date of the Credit Facility. As of April 30, 2018, the Company had one outstanding interest rate swap with MOOB with a notional amount of $8,375,000 at a swap rate of 1.77%, which as of April 30, 2018, effectively converts $8,375,000 of our floating-rate debt to a synthetic fixed rate of 4.27%. Under the terms of the swap agreement, the Company pays a fixed rate of 1.77% and receives variable rate based on one-month LIBOR as of the first day of each floating-rate calculation period. Under the International Swap Dealers Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) confirmation, the floating index as of April 30, 2018 is set at 1.9285%.

The Company did not designate the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge and the interest rate swap did not qualify for hedge accounting under ASC Topic 815. Changes in our interest rate swap fair value are recorded in our consolidated statements of operations. Each quarter, the Company receives fair value statements from the counterparty, MOOB. The fair value of the interest rate swap is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis on the expected cash flows of the derivative. This analysis reflects the contractual terms of the derivatives, including the period to maturity, and uses observable market-based inputs, including forward interest rate curves. To comply with the provisions of ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, the Company incorporates credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both its own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk in the fair value measurements. As a result of our evaluation of our interest rate swap, we recorded a $171,018 increase in our interest rate swap fair value for the year ended April 30, 2018. As of April 30, 2018 and 2017, our interest rate swap fair value was an asset of $134,672 and a liability of $36,346, respectively, which is included in other assets as of April 30, 2018 and other long-term liabilities as of April 30, 2017 on the consolidated balance sheets.

Note 10. Equity Transactions and Stock Option Plans  

We have obligations under our 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2009 Plan”). On April 14, 2009, our shareholders approved the 2009 Plan providing for the granting of awards to our directors, officers, employees and independent contractors. The number of common stock shares reserved for issuance under the 2009 Plan is 1,750,000 shares. The 2009 Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee (the “Committee”) of the Board of Directors. The Committee has complete discretion under the plan regarding the vesting and service requirements, exercise price and other conditions. Under the 2009 Plan, the Committee is authorized to grant the following types of awards:

Our practice has been to issue new or treasury shares upon the exercise of stock options. Stock option rights granted under the 2009 Plan generally have 5 or 10 year terms and vest in two or three equal annual installments, with some options grants providing for immediate vesting for a portion of the grant.

In October of 2017 and 2016, the Committee granted stock to the board of directors as $10,000 per director in annual compensation paid in the form of a stock grant. The Committee also granted 57,000 and 12,000 shares of restricted stock in October 2017 and April 2017, respectively, to certain management, both to vest over three years. A summary of stock grant activity under our share-based payment plans for the years ended April 30, 2017 and 2018, is presented below:

As of April 30, 2018, there was $120,577 of unamortized compensation cost related to stock grants, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 2.4 years.

A summary of stock option activity under our share-based payment plans for the years ended April 30, 2018 and 2017 is presented below: