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Commitments and Contingencies
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Dec. 31, 2013
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Commitments and Contingencies
At December 31, 2013, the Company had in place letter of credit guarantees and performance bonds securing performance obligations of the Company. These arrangements totaled approximately $16,127. Of this amount, $1,040 is secured by cash deposits at the Company’s financial institutions. The remaining $15,087 represents a reduction of the available amount of the Company’s short term and long term revolving lines of credit and performance bonds that the Company has secured. Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31, 2013 and March 31, 2013, was approximately $1,040 and $1,978, respectively, of cash deposits pledged as collateral on performance bonds and letters of credit. Our Indian subsidiary also has $3,845 in customs bonds outstanding to secure the Company's customs duties obligations in India.
The Company is involved in various legal and administrative proceedings that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of doing business. Some of these proceedings may result in fines, penalties or judgments being assessed against us, which may adversely affect our financial results. In addition, from time to time, the Company is involved in various disputes, which may or may not be settled prior to legal proceedings being instituted and which may result in losses in excess of accrued liabilities, if any, relating to such unresolved disputes. As of December 31, 2013, management believes that adequate reserves have been established for any probable losses. Expenses related to litigation reduce operating income. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes would have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations, or cash flows. It is possible, however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results of operations or cash flows in any one accounting period.
The Company has no outstanding legal matters outside of matters arising in the ordinary course of business, except as described below. We can give no assurances we will prevail in any of these matters.
Notice of Tax Dispute with the Canada Revenue Agency. On June 13, 2011, we received notice from the Canada Revenue Agency, which we refer to as the "Agency", advising us that they disagree with the tax treatment we proposed with respect to certain asset transfers that were completed in August 2007 by our Predecessor owners. During fiscal 2013, we were informed by the Agency that their initial audit was concluded but they intended to make an assessment under Canada's General Anti Avoidance Rule. Under this rule, the Agency may assess a withholding tax on dividends deemed to have been made on loans made to our Canadian subsidiary during 2007. Such assessment could be $3,000 plus penalties and interest. At December 31, 2013, we have not recorded a tax liability reserve due for this matter with the Agency as we consider it more likely than not that our tax position will be fully sustained. While we intend to vigorously contest any assessment the Agency may make against us in this matter, we expect that any liability will be covered under an indemnity agreement with the Predecessor owners.
Russia Tax Audit. As of December 31, 2013, the Russian tax authority has ongoing tax audits related to our Russian tax returns for the three years ended December 31, 2012. It is reasonably possible that the Russian tax authority will issue an assessment on these open periods. We believe that our tax liabilities are fairly stated and properly reflected in our financial statements. The Russian tax authority has not issued an assessment of tax liability and we have not recorded a contingent liability for any possible assessment, as no loss is reasonably estimable.
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