Notes to consolidated financial statements
Summary of significant accounting policies
Basis of presentation. The consolidated financial statements of F, include the accounts of the company, all wholly-owned subsidiaries and majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies in which ownership interests range from 20 to 50 percent, and the company exercises significant influence over operating and financial policies, are accounted for using the equity method. Other investments are accounted for using the cost method. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminates
Industry segment. The company operates in a single industry segment: the design, manufacture, and marketing of flash memory used primarily by original equipment manufacturers for industrial and commercial applications. In September 2011, the company entered into an agreement to acquire a 51% interest in a joint venture. The joint venture intends manufacture flash memory and provide contract-manufacturing services.
Revenue recognition. Revenue from product sales is recognized at time of shipment.
Warranty costs. Costs relating to product warranty are expensed as incurred. In addition, on sales to certain wholesalers, the company offers a stock rotation policy. The company has not experienced material costs associated with is warranty and restocking policy
Research and development costs. Expenditures relating to the development of new product and processes, including significant improvements and refinements to existing products, are expensed as incurred.
Cash and cash equivalents. The company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The company has no requirements for compensating balances.
Concentration of credit risk. Financial instruments which potentially subject the company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables. If any of the company’s major customers fail to pay the company on a timely basis, it could have a material effect on the company’s financial position and results of operations.
For fiscal 2011, two customers, whose individual sales exceeded 10% of total sales, accounted for an aggregate of approximately 25% of the company’s sales. At December 31, 2011, these customers accounted for approximately $4.7 million, or 38% of the company’s accounts receivable balance.
No one customer or group of related customer accounts for more than 10% of the company’s sales in fiscal 2010 and 2009. At December 31, 2010, two customers of the company accounted for approximately $1.4 million, or 35% of the company’s accounts receivable balance.
Approximately 12%, 23% and 22% of the company’s sales in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were outside the United States, primarily in several western European countries, Israel and Canada. No one area comprised more than 10%of the company’s sales.
Inventories. Inventories are stated on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis at the lower of cost or market.
Equipment and leasehold improvements. Equipment is stated at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, whereas repair and maintenance charges are expensed when incurred. Depreciation is provided over the estimated useful life of the respective assets, ranging from three to 10 years, on a straight-line basis. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the term of the lease or the estimated useful life of the related assets. When assets are sold or retired, their cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts. Any gain or loss is included in the determination of net income.
Intangible assets. Our intangible assets consist of trademarks, copyrights and a covenant not to compete. The FASB’s accounting standard codification (ASC) topic 350 requires that intangible assets be evaluated for impairment is measured by comparing the intangible assets carrying amounts to the fair values using methods outlined in ASC topic 350 and ASC topic 820.
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