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Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

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Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis Of Presentation And Organization

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Black Diamond, Inc. and subsidiaries (which may be referred to as the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”), instructions to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except otherwise disclosed) necessary for a fair presentation of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.  The results of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be obtained for the year ending December 31, 2016.  These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).



Our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 include a correction related to the carryback limitations of net operating losses and tax credits to 2014 in the third quarter of 2015. The effect of the revision was to decrease income tax receivable and reduce other long-term liabilities by $1,801 and $230, as of December 31, 2015, respectively, with an offsetting increase of $1,571 of income tax expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.  We evaluated these changes and determined that the corrections are not material to the prior periods.



On May 28, 2010, we acquired Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. (which may be referred to as “Black Diamond Equipment”) and Gregory Mountain Products, LLC (which may be referred to as “Gregory Mountain Products”, “Gregory” or “GMP”).  On January 20, 2011, the Company changed its name from Clarus Corporation to Black Diamond, Inc.  In July 2012, we acquired POC Sweden AB and its subsidiaries (collectively, “POC”) and in October 2012, we acquired PIEPS Holding GmbH and its subsidiaries (collectively, “PIEPS”).



On July 23, 2014, the Company and Gregory Mountain Products, its wholly-owned subsidiary, completed the sale of certain assets to Samsonite LLC (“Samsonite”) comprising Gregory’s business of designing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and selling technical, alpine, backpacking, hiking, mountaineering and active trail products and accessories as well as outdoor-inspired lifestyle bags (the “Gregory Business”) pursuant to the terms of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement (the “GMP Purchase Agreement”), dated as of June 18, 2014, by and among the Company, Gregory and Samsonite. Under the terms of the GMP Purchase Agreement, Samsonite paid $84,135 in cash for Gregory’s assets comprising the Gregory Business and assumed certain specified liabilities (the “GMP Sale”).



On March 16, 2015, the Company announced that it engaged Rothschild Inc. and Robert W. Baird & Co., Incorporated as financial advisors to lead an exploration of a full range of strategic alternatives, including a sale of the entire Company and the potential sales of the Company’s Black Diamond Equipment (including PIEPS) and POC brands in two separate transactions.



On October 7, 2015, the Company and the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Ember Scandinavia AB (“Ember”), sold their respective equity interests in POC comprising POC’s business of designing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing and selling advanced-design helmets, body armor, goggles, eyewear, gloves, and apparel for action or “gravity sports,” such as skiing, snowboarding, and cycling pursuant to a Purchase Agreement (the “POC Purchase Agreement”), dated as of October 7, 2015, by and among the Company and Ember, as sellers, and Dainese S.p.A. and Dainese U.S.A., Inc. (collectively “Dainese”), as purchasers. Under the terms of the POC Purchase Agreement, Dainese paid $63,639 in cash for POC (the “POC Disposition”). Furthermore, the activities of POC have been segregated and reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. See Note 2, below.



On October 8, 2015, the Company announced the completion of the POC Disposition resulting in the conclusion of the Company’s review of strategic alternatives.



On November 9, 2015, the Company announced that it is seeking to redeploy our significant cash balances to invest in high-quality, durable, cash flow-producing assets potentially unrelated to the outdoor industry in order to diversify our business and potentially monetize our substantial net operating losses as part of our asset redeployment and diversification strategy.  We intend to focus our search primarily in the United States, although we will also evaluate international investment opportunities should we find such opportunities attractive.





Nature Of Business

Nature of Business



Black Diamond, Inc., through its ownership of Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd., is a global leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing innovative active outdoor performance equipment and apparel for climbing, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing and a wide range of other year-round outdoor recreation activities.  Our principal brands include Black Diamond® and PIEPS™ and are targeted not only to the demanding requirements of core climbers, skiers and alpinists, but also to the more general outdoor performance enthusiasts and consumers interested in outdoor-inspired gear for their backcountry and urban activities.  Our Black Diamond® and PIEPS™ brands are iconic in the active outdoor and ski industries, and linked intrinsically with the modern history of these sports.  We believe our brands are synonymous with the performance, innovation, durability and safety that the outdoor and action sports communities rely on and embrace in their active lifestyle.



We offer a broad range of products including: high performance apparel (such as jackets, shells, pants and bibs); rock-climbing equipment (such as carabiners, protection devices, harnesses, belay devices, helmets and ice-climbing gear); technical backpacks and high-end day packs; tents; trekking poles; headlamps and lanterns; and gloves and mittens. We also offer advanced skis, ski poles, ski bindings, ski skins, and ski safety products, including avalanche airbag systems, avalanche transceivers, shovels and probes.



Use Of Estimates

Use of Estimates



The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period.  The more significant estimates relate to derivatives, revenue recognition, income taxes, and valuation of long-lived assets and other intangible assets.  Certain costs are estimated for the full year and allocated to interim periods based on estimates of time expired, benefit received, or activity associated with the interim period.  We base our estimates on historical experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.



Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Pronouncements Issued Not Yet Adopted



In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers.  The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective.  The new standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Early adoption is permitted, but not before the original effective date (periods beginning after December 15, 2016).  The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method.  The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its current sales contracts and how revenue will be recognized in its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  The Company is currently evaluating which transition method it will use to implement the ASU and the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.



In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern.  The guidance requires an entity to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued (or within one year after the financial statements are available to be issued when applicable) and to provide related footnote disclosures in certain circumstances.  The guidance is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter.  Early application is permitted.  We do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements and related disclosures.



In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, which changes the measurement principle for inventory from the lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value for entities that do not measure inventory using the last-in, first-out or retail inventory method.  The ASU also eliminates the requirement for these entities to consider replacement cost or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin when measuring inventory.  The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years.  The ASU requires prospective adoption and permits early adoption.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.



In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases, which revises the accounting related to lessee accounting. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases with terms greater than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The provisions of ASU 2016-02 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and should be applied through 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. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.



In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting.    The ASU changes several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including: (1) accounting for income taxes; (2) classification of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows; (3) forfeitures; (4) minimum statutory tax withholding requirements; and (5) classification of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares for tax-withholding purposes.  The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 with early adoption permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this ASU will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.



In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing.    ASU 2016-10 amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, about identifying performance obligations and accounting for licenses of intellectual property.  The provisions of ASU 2016-10 are effective on adoption of ASU 2014-09.  The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-10 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  The Company has not determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.



In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients.    ASU 2016-12 makes narrow-scope amendments to ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and provides practical expedients to simplify the transition to the new standard and to clarify certain aspects of the standard.   The provisions of ASU 2016-12 are effective on adoption of ASU 2014-09.  The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2016-12 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.  The Company has not determined the effect of the standard on its ongoing financial reporting.



In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,  which clarifies the treatment of several cash flow categories. In addition, ASU 2016-15 clarifies that when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows and cannot be separated, classification will depend on the predominant source or use.  The ASU is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted.  We do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements and related disclosures.