NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

YEARS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2019 AND 2018

1.         SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Nature of Business — Educational Development Corporation (“we,” “our,” “us,” or “the Company”) distributes books and publications through our Usborne Books & More (“UBAM”) and EDC Publishing (“Publishing”) divisions to individual consumers, book, toy and gift stores, libraries and home educators located throughout the United States (“U.S.”).  We are the exclusive U.S. trade co-publisher of books and related items, published by Usborne Publishing Limited (“Usborne”), an England-based publishing company, our largest supplier.  We also publish books and related items through our ownership of Kane Miller Book Publisher (“Kane Miller”).

Stock Split — On July 24, 2018, our Board of Directors authorized a two-for-one stock split in the form of a stock dividend. The stock dividend was distributed on August 22, 2018 to shareholders of record as of August 14, 2018. All share-based data, including the number of shares outstanding, have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the stock split for all periods presented.

Estimates — Our financial statements were prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, which requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications have been made to the fiscal 2018 balance sheet, statement of earnings, statement of cash flows and footnotes to conform to the classifications used in fiscal 2019.  These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.

Business Concentration — A significant portion of our inventory purchases are concentrated with Usborne.  Purchases from them were approximately $29.8 million and $15.1 million for the years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Total inventory purchases for those same periods were approximately $42.8 million and $24.5 million, respectively.  As of February 28, 2019, our outstanding accounts payable due to Usborne was $5.6 million.

A significant portion of our UBAM division sales are facilitated through the use of social media collaboration platforms that allow our consultants to interact in real-time, or near real-time, with customers.  Consultants use these platforms to invite potential customers to “online parties,”  provide book recommendations, answer questions and provide links to other supporting online materials. When a customer is ready to purchase books from the online party, they are redirected from the social media platform to the consultant’s e-commerce site where the order can be placed.   

Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits of $250,000. We have never experienced any losses related to these balances.  The majority of payments due from banks for third party credit card transactions process within two business days.  These amounts due are classified as cash and cash equivalents.  Cash and cash equivalents also include demand and time deposits, money market funds and other marketable securities with maturities of three months or less when acquired.

Accounts Receivable — Accounts receivable are uncollateralized customer obligations due under normal trade terms, generally requiring payment within thirty days from the invoice date.  Extended payment terms are offered at certain times of the year for orders that meet minimum quantities or amounts.  Accounts receivable are stated at the amount management expects to collect from outstanding balances.  Delinquency fees are not assessed.  Payments of accounts receivable are allocated to the specific invoices identified on the customers’ remittance advice.  Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimated reserve made for returns and discounts based on quarterly review of historical rates of returns and expected discounts to be taken.  The carrying amount of accounts receivable is reduced, if needed, by a valuation allowance that reflects management’s best estimate of the amounts that will not be collected.

Management periodically reviews accounts receivable balances and, based on an assessment of historical bad debts, current customer receivable balances, age of customer receivable balances, customers’ financial conditions and current economic trends, estimates the portion of the balance that will not be collected.  Management provides for probable uncollectible amounts through a charge to earnings and a credit to a valuation account based on its assessment of the current status of the individual accounts. Balances which remain outstanding after management has used reasonable collection efforts are written off through a charge to the valuation allowance and a credit to accounts receivable.  Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded as income when received.

Management has estimated an allowance for doubtful accounts of $268,600 and $297,100 as of February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Included within this allowance is $93,900 of reserve for vendor discounts to sell remaining inventory as of February 28, 2019 and 2018.

Inventories — Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  Cost is determined using the average costing method.  We present a portion of our inventory as a noncurrent asset.  Occasionally we purchase book inventory in quantities in excess of what will be sold within the normal operating cycle due to the minimum order requirements of our primary supplier.  These excess quantities are included in noncurrent inventory.  We estimate noncurrent inventory using the current year turnover ratio by title.  All inventory in excess of 2½ years of anticipated sales is classified as noncurrent inventory.

Consultants that meet certain eligibility requirements may request and receive inventory on consignment.  Consignment inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, less an estimated reserve for consignment inventory that is not expected to be sold or returned to the Company.  The total cost of inventory on consignment, excluding the estimated reserve, with consultants was $1,545,000 and $1,549,300 at February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The Company has reserved for consignment inventory not expected to be sold or returned of $48,600 and $460,000 as of February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

Inventories are presented net of a valuation allowance, which includes reserves for inventory obsolescence and consultant consignment inventory that is not expected to be sold or returned.  Management estimates the allowance for both current and noncurrent inventory.  The allowance is based on management’s identification of slow-moving inventory and estimated consignment inventory that will not be sold or returned.

Property, Plant and Equipment — Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives, as follows:

Capitalized projects that are not placed in service are recorded as in progress and are not depreciated until the related assets are placed in service.

Impairments of Long-Lived Assets — We review the value of long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable based on estimated future cash flows.  Such indicators include, among others, the nature of the asset, the projected future economic benefit of the asset, historical and future cash flows and profitability measurements. If the carrying value of an asset exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows expected from the asset, we recognize an impairment charge for the excess of carrying value of the asset over its estimated fair value. Determination as to whether and how much an asset is impaired involves management estimates and can be impacted by other uncertainties. No impairment was noted during fiscal year 2019 or 2018.

Income Taxes — We account for income taxes using the liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using the current tax laws and rates. A valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that are “more likely than not” to be realized.

Revenue Recognition — Sales are generally recognized and recorded when products are shipped.  Products are shipped FOB shipping point. UBAM’s sales are generally paid at the time the product is ordered.  Sales which have been paid for but not shipped are classified as deferred revenue on the balance sheet.  Sales associated with consignment inventory are recognized when reported and payment associated with the sale has been remitted.  Transportation revenue represents the amount billed to the customer for shipping the product and is recorded when the product is shipped.

Estimated allowances for sales returns, which reduce net sales and costs of goods sold, are recorded as sales are recognized. Management uses a moving average calculation to estimate the allowance for sales returns. We are not responsible for product damaged in transit. Damaged returns are primarily from retail stores. These returns result from damage that occurs in the stores, not in shipping to the stores. It is industry practice to accept non-damaged returns from retail customers. Management has estimated sales returns of approximately $204,000 and $217,000 as of February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively, which is included in other current liabilities on the Company’s balance sheet. In addition, Management has recorded an asset for the expected value of non-damaged inventories to be returned. The estimated value of returned products of $102,000 and $117,000 is included in other current assets on the Company’s balance sheet as of February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Advertising Costs — Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.  Advertising expenses, included in general and administrative expenses in the statements of earnings, were $629,900 and $546,600 for the years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs — We classify shipping and handling costs as operating and selling expenses in the statements of earnings.  Shipping and handling costs were $17,263,000 and $15,990,800 for the years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Interest Expense — Interest related to our outstanding debt is recognized as incurred.  Interest expense, classified separately in the statements of earnings, were $931,300 and $1,119,500 for the years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Earnings per Share — Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.  Diluted EPS is based on the combined weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares issuable which include, where appropriate, the assumed exercise of options.  In computing Diluted EPS, we have utilized the treasury stock method.

The computation of weighted average common and common equivalent shares used in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS is shown below.

Stock-Based Compensation — We account for stock-based compensation whereby share-based payment transactions with employees, such as stock options and restricted stock, are measured at estimated fair value at the date of grant.  For awards subject to service conditions, compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.  Awards subject to performance conditions are attributed separately for each vesting tranche of the award and are recognized ratably from the service inception date to the vesting date for each tranche.  Forfeitures are recognized when they occur.

New Accounting Pronouncements — The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) periodically issues new accounting standards in a continuing effort to improve standards of financial accounting and reporting. We have reviewed the recently issued pronouncements and concluded that the following recently issued accounting standard updates (“ASU”) apply to us.

In May 2014, FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, and amended with ASU No. 2015-14 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” (“Topic 606”) which provides a single revenue recognition model which is intended to improve comparability over a range of industries, companies and geographical boundaries and will also result in enhanced disclosures. The changes are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2017. The amendments in this series of updates shall be applied either retrospectively to each period presented or as a cumulative-effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company adopted Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, with a date of initial application of March 1, 2018, using the full retrospective method applied to all contracts. Results for all reporting periods are presented under Topic 606. As a result of adopting this new accounting guidance, the Company has changed the method of accounting for its hostess awards program from reporting the net cost of these awards in operating and selling expenses to allocating a portion of the transaction price to the material right and reporting these in gross sales and discounts with the associated costs in cost of goods sold. The new reporting of these awards increases gross sales and increases discounts and allowances for a similar amount, having an immaterial effect on net revenues and no effect on net earnings or retained earnings, but lowering the Company’s gross margin percentage. The Company has also removed the allowance for sales returns from the net accounts receivable amount reported on the balance sheet. The allowance for sales returns has been adjusted to reflect a refund liability and a return asset. The cumulative impact of adoption of the new revenue recognition standard had no impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows (See Note 11 to the financial statements).

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases,” which is intended to establish a comprehensive new lease accounting model. The new standard clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and causes lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset. The new standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, which means the first quarter of our fiscal year 2020. The new standard requires a modified retrospective transition for capital or operating leases existing at or entered into after the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. We have reviewed the ASU and evaluated the potential impact on our financial statements. As the accounting applied by a lessor is largely unchanged from that applied under the current standard, the Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In June 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” which requires a financial asset (or a group of financial assets) measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected.   The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years, which means the first quarter of our fiscal year 2021.  We expect the implementation of this ASU will not have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In August 2016, FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15 “Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” The guidance's objective is to reduce diversity in practice of how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flow. The new standards required date of adoption is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. This standard was adopted as of March 1, 2018. Adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

In May 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” This update amends the scope of modification accounting surrounding share-based payment arrangements as issued in ASU 2016-09 by providing guidance on the various types of changes which would trigger modification accounting for share-based payment awards. This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The new standard is required to be applied prospectively. The guidance was effective March 1, 2018, and the adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

During fiscal years 2018 and 2019, the Company purchased and installed new warehouse equipment and made software enhancements to increase its daily shipping capacity and reduce warehouse labor.

5.         INCOME TAXES

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.  The tax effects of significant items comprising our net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Act.  Among its provisions, the Tax Act reduces the statutory U.S. Corporate income tax rate from a maximum rate of 35% to 21% effective January 1, 2018. The Tax Act also provides for accelerated deductions of certain capital expenditures made after September 27, 2017 through bonus depreciation.  Upon the enactment of the Tax Act in fiscal 2018, we recorded a reduction in our deferred income tax liabilities of $43,200 for the effect of the aforementioned change in the U.S. statutory income tax rate.  The application of the Tax Act may change due to regulations subsequently issued by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Management has assessed the evidence to estimate whether sufficient future capital gains will be generated to utilize the existing capital loss carryforward. As no current expectation of capital gains exists, management has determined that a valuation allowance is necessary to reduce the carrying value of the capital loss carryforward deferred tax asset as it is “more likely than not” that such assets are unrealizable.

The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if future capital gains are generated during the carryforward period which ended February 28, 2019.  Management has determined that no valuation allowance is necessary to reduce the carrying value of other deferred tax assets as it is “more likely than not” that such assets are realizable.

The components of income tax expense are as follows:

The following reconciles our expected income tax rate to the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate:

Our U.S. federal statutory income tax rate declined from 34.0% to 21.0% as of January 1, 2018.  As our fiscal year ends February 28, our federal effective tax rate for fiscal 2018 was a blended rate of 31.8%.  We file our tax returns in the U.S. and certain state jurisdictions in which we have nexus. We are no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for fiscal years before 2017.

Based upon a review of our income tax filing positions, we believe that our positions would be sustained upon an audit and do not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material change to our financial position. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded. We classify interest and penalties associated with income taxes as a component of income tax expense on the statements of earnings.

6.         EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

We have a profit-sharing plan that incorporates the provisions of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code.  The 401(k) plan covers substantially all employees meeting specific age and length of service requirements.  Matching contributions are discretionary and amounted to $133,300 and $89,400 during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The 401(k) plan includes an option for employees to invest in our stock, which is purchased from our treasury stock shares.  Shares purchased for the 401(k) plan from treasury stock amounted to 40,641 net shares and 9,602 net shares during the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

7.         COMMITMENTS

In connection with the purchase our 400,000 square-foot facility on 40-acres, in 2015, we entered into a 15-year lease with the seller, a non-related third party, who leases 181,300 square feet, or 45.3% of the facility.  The lease is being accounted for as an operating lease.

The cost of the leased space upon acquisition, and as of February 28, 2019, was estimated at $10,159,000.  The accumulated depreciation associated with the leased assets was $1,139,700 and $789,100 for the fiscal years ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  Both the leased assets and accumulated depreciation are included in property, plant and equipment-net in the balance sheets.

The lessee pays $112,200 per month, through the lease anniversary date of December 2019, with a 2.0% annual increase adjustment on each anniversary date thereafter.  The lease terms allow for one five-year extension, which is not a bargain renewal option, at the expiration of the 15-year term.  Revenues associated with the lease are being recorded on a straight-line basis over the initial lease term and are reported in other income on the statements of earnings.

The following table reflects future minimum rental income payments under the non-cancellable portion of this lease as of February 28, 2019:

At February 28, 2019, we had outstanding purchase commitments for inventory totaling $13,324,800, which is due during fiscal year 2020.  Of these commitments, $8,825,600 were with Usborne, $4,489,400 with various Kane Miller publishers and the remaining $9,800 with other suppliers.

Rent expense for the year ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, was $18,800 and $17,200, respectively.  The current lease on the property extends through 2021.

We have a Loan Agreement dated as of March 10, 2016 (as amended the “Loan Agreement”) with MidFirst Bank (“the Bank”) which includes multiple loans.  Term Loan #1 is comprised of Tranche A totaling $13.4 million and Tranche B totaling $5.0 million, both with the maturity date of December 1, 2025.  Tranche A has a fixed interest rate of 4.23% and interest is payable monthly. Tranche B interest is payable monthly at the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (4.99% at February 28, 2019).  Term Loan #1 is secured by the primary office, warehouse and land.  The outstanding borrowings on Tranche A were $11,984,100 and $12,453,300 at February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The outstanding borrowings on Tranche B were $4,479,700 and $4,657,700 at February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

We also have Term Loan #2 with the Bank in the amount of $4.0 million with the maturity date of June 28, 2021, and interest payable monthly at the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (4.99% at February 28, 2019).   Term Loan #2 is secured by our secondary warehouse and land. The Loan Agreement also provided a $15.0 million revolving loan (“line of credit”) through August 15, 2019 with interest payable monthly at the bank adjusted LIBOR Index plus a tiered pricing rate based on the Company’s Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (4.99% at February 28, 2019).  The outstanding borrowings on Term Loan #2 were $3,312,800 and $3,595,100 at February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  We had no borrowings outstanding on line of credit at February 28, 2019 and 2018.  Available credit under the revolving credit agreement was $12,439,300 at February 28, 2019 and $9,424,000 at February 28, 2018.

The Tranche B, line of credit and Term Loan #2 all accrue interest at a tiered rate based on our Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio which is payable monthly.  The current pricing tier is as follows:

Adjusted Funded Debt is defined as all long term and short-term bank debt less the outstanding balances of Tranche A and Tranche B Term Loans.  EBITDA is defined in the Loan Agreement as earnings before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization expenses, reduced by rental income.   The $15.0 million line of credit is limited to advance rates on eligible receivables and eligible inventory levels.

On June 15, 2018, the Company executed the Eighth Amendment Loan Agreement with the Bank related to our Loan Agreement. The amendment modifies the Loan Agreement, extending the termination date until August 15, 2019, reduces the interest rate pricing grid for all floating rate borrowings covered by the Loan Agreement, establishes a new $3,000,000 advancing term loan to be used for capital expansions to increase daily shipping capacity, releases the personal Guaranty of Randall W. White and Carol White, along with other covenant restrictions being lessened. The amendment also includes an adjustment to the Adjusted Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio for covenant compliance.

On February 7, 2019, the Company executed the Ninth Amendment Loan Agreement with the Bank related to our Loan Agreement. The amendment modifies the Loan Agreement, removing the covenant prohibiting the Company from repurchasing its shares, subject to certain conditions.

The Loan Agreement contains a provision for our use of the Bank’s letters of credit. The Bank agrees to issue or obtain issuance of commercial or stand-by letters of credit provided that no letters of credit will have an expiry date later than August 15, 2019, and that the sum of the line of credit plus the letters of credit would not exceed the borrowing base in effect at the time. We had no letters of credit outstanding for the year ended February 28, 2019.

The Loan Agreement also contains provisions that require us to maintain specified financial ratios, restrict transactions with related parties, prohibits mergers or consolidation, disallow additional debt, and limit the amount of investments, capital expenditures, leasing transactions we can make on a quarterly basis. Additionally, the Loan Agreement places limitations on the amount of dividends that may be distributed and the total value of stock that can be repurchased.

The following table reflects aggregate future maturities of long-term debt during the next five fiscal years and thereafter as follows:

9 .         STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Board of Directors adopted the 2002 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the “2002 Plan”) in June of 2002.  The 2002 Plan also authorized us to grant up to 2,000,000 stock options. Options granted under the 2002 Plan vest at date of grant and are exercisable up to ten years from the date of grant.  The exercise price on options granted is equal to the market price at the date of grant.  Options outstanding at February 28, 2019 expire in December 2019.

A summary of the status of our 2002 Plan as of February 28, 2019 and 2018, and changes during the years then ended is presented below:

At February 28, 2019, all options outstanding are exercisable with an aggregate intrinsic value of $54,300 and weighted-average remaining contractual terms of options outstanding of 0.8 years.

In July 2018, our shareholders approved the Company’s 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“2019 LTI Plan”). The 2019 LTI Plan establishes up to 600,000 shares of restricted stock which can be granted to certain members of management based on exceeding specified net revenues and pre-tax performance metrics during fiscal years 2019, 2020 and 2021.  The first award of 200,000 shares of restricted stock will be made for exceeding the initial annual net revenues target of $100,000,000.  The second award of an additional 200,000 shares of restricted stock will begin to be awarded for exceeding annual net revenues of $112,500,000 up to the full award of shares for reaching the second targeted annual net revenues of $130,000,000.  The third award of 200,000 shares of restricted stock will begin to be awarded for exceeding annual net revenues of $146,250,000 up to the full award of shares for reaching the third targeted annual net revenues of $160,000,000.  Should the Company’s annual net revenues exceed $160,000,000 in any of the three years under the plan, the 2019 LTI Plan calls for the full award of the 600,000 shares of restricted stock to be issued.  Awards of restricted stock will be made based on interpolation for years that net revenues exceed an established net revenues target but do not fully reach the next net revenues target.  Net revenues under the 2019 LTI Plan is defined as gross sales, less discounts plus transportation revenue, similarly as presented on the Company’s Statement of Earnings.  Awards of shares will be delayed if the Company does not achieve a minimum pre-tax profit of 3.0% in any fiscal year.  Delayed awards will be made to participants upon the Company achieving the minimum profitability during the next completed fiscal year. Restricted shares granted under the 2019 LTI Plan “cliff vest” after five years of continued employment. 

The restricted share awards granted under the 2019 LTI Plan contain both service and performance conditions. The Company recognizes share compensation expense only for the portion of the restricted share awards that are considered probable of vesting.  Shares are considered granted, and the service inception date begins, when a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions between the Company and the employee have been established.  The fair value of these awards is determined based on the closing price of the shares on the grant date. The probability of restricted share awards granted with future performance conditions is evaluated at each reporting period and compensation expense is adjusted based on the probability assessment.  

For certain awards that provide discretion to adjust the allocation of the restricted shares, the service-inception date for such awards could precede the grant date as a mutual understanding of the key terms and conditions between the Company and the employee has not yet been established.  For awards in which the service-inception date precedes the grant date, compensation cost is accrued beginning on the service-inception date.  The Company estimates the award's fair value on each subsequent reporting date, until the grant date, based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock.  On the grant date, the award's fair value is fixed, subject to the remaining performance conditions, and the cumulative amount of previously recognized compensation expense is adjusted to the fair value at the grant date.

During fiscal year 2019, the Company granted approximately 308,000 restricted shares under the 2019 LTI Plan with an average grant-date fair value of $9.94 per share.  During fiscal year 2019, the Company recognized $401,800 of compensation expense associated with the shares granted. The remaining compensation expense for these awards, totaling approximately $2,660,500, will be recognized ratably over the remaining vesting period of approximately 48 months. 

A summary of compensation expense recognized in connection with restricted share awards follows:

10 .         STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN

In April 2008, the Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to an additional 1,000,000 shares of our common stock under the plan initiated in 1998 (“amended 2008 plan”).  On February 4, 2019, the Board of Directors replaced the amended 2008 plan with a new plan which authorized us to repurchase up to 800,000 of outstanding common stock in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, and to utilize any derivative or similar instrument to effect share repurchase transactions (including without limitation, accelerated share repurchase contracts, equity forward transactions, equity swap transactions, floor transactions or other similar transactions or any combination of the foregoing transactions). The Company received approval for the new plan from its primary lender, which removed certain restrictions on share repurchases outlined in the fourth amendment and added other restrictions outlined in the ninth amendment to the Company’s Loan Agreement (see Note 8 to the financial statements).  

During fiscal year 2019, and prior to February 4, 2019, we purchased 16,805 shares at an average price of $11.31 per share totaling approximately $190,100 under the amended 2008 stock repurchase plan. Between February 4 and February 28, 2019, we purchased 8,366 shares at an average price of $7.93 per share totaling approximately $66,400 under the new 2019 stock repurchase plan.

1 1 .         REVENUE RECOGNITION

Revenue is derived from the sales of children’s books and related products which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as a single performance obligation to deliver tangible goods. Substantially all of our books are sold to end consumers and publishing retail outlets. Revenues are recognized at shipping point, which is the point in time the customer obtains control of the products and risk of loss and rewards of ownership have been transferred. Shipping and handling fees are recorded as operating and selling expenses when the product is shipped and revenue is recognized. The Company estimates product returns based on historical return rates. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation and are short term in nature. Sales taxes, that are collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities, are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from net sales. 

Adoption of ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”

On March 1, 2018, the Company adopted Topic 606, as prescribed by the FASB, using the full retrospective method. Results for all reporting periods are presented under Topic 606.

There was no change to net earnings or retained earnings due to the adoption of Topic 606, with the impact primarily related to the recording of our hostess awards program in gross sales and discounts and allowances, as opposed to recording the net costs in operating and selling expenses. 

Disaggregation of Revenue

Refer to Note 13 – Business Segments for revenue by segment. 

Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations

Certain contracts associated with the hostess awards program include sales incentives, such as discounted or free products. These incentives provide a separate performance obligation in the contract and material right to the customer. The transaction price is allocated to the material right based on its relative standalone selling price and is recognized in revenue as the performance obligations are satisfied, which occurs at shipping point or at the expiration of the material right. As our sales incentives are delivered with the associated products ordered, there is no deferral required. Revenue allocated to the material right are recognized in gross sales, discounts and allowances and cost of goods sold in our statement of earnings.

Practical Expedients and Exemptions

The Company generally expenses sales commissions when incurred. These costs are recorded within operating expenses. The Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less.

As a result of applying Topic 606, the impact to the Company’s statement of earnings for the year ended February 28, 2018 was as follows:

As a result of applying Topic 606, the impact to the Company’s operating results by reporting segment for the year ended February 28, 2018 was as follows: