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Fair Value Measurements

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Fair Value Measurements
 9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value. We measure fair value based on authoritative accounting guidance, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands on required disclosures regarding fair value measurements.
Inputs are referred to as assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The uses of inputs in the valuation process are categorized into a three-level fair value hierarchy.
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Level 1 — uses quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities we have the ability to access.
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Level 2 — uses observable inputs other than quoted prices in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
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Level 3 — uses one or more significant inputs that are unobservable and supported by little or no market activity, and that reflect the use of significant management judgment. 
Financial assets and liabilities with carrying amounts approximating fair value include cash, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities. The carrying amount of these financial assets and liabilities approximates fair value because of their short maturities. At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, no assets or liabilities were valued using Level 3 criteria. 
Information about our investments and long-term debt that is not measured at fair value is as follows:
 
December 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair Value
 
Valuation Technique
Financial Assets
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Certificates of deposits with maturities greater than 90 days
$
36,972

 
$
36,972

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
Level 2 - Market Approach
Financial Liabilities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
Outstanding principal amount of senior secured credit facility
$
84,375

 
$
84,375

 
$
94,500

 
$
94,500

 
Level 2 - Market Approach
 
At December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the fair value of our variable rate term loan approximates its carrying value as we pay interest based on the current market rate. As the quoted price is only available for similar financial assets, the Company concluded the pricing is indirectly observable through dealers and has been classified as Level 2. 
Investments
During the three months ended December 31, 2016, the Company transferred certain cash deposits to term deposit accounts at several foreign financial institutions with whom we have an established relationship. Maturities on these deposits are greater than 90 days and less than one year and accordingly are classified as investments. The Company concluded that since the interest rates for these term deposits are based on the quoted rates from the various financial institutions that the pricing is indirectly observable and has been classified as a Level 2 market approach. 
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts
We transact business in various foreign currencies and have established a program that primarily utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to offset the risk associated with the effects of certain foreign currency exposures. Under this program, increases or decreases in our foreign currency exposures are intended to be offset by gains or losses on the forward contracts to mitigate foreign currency transaction gains or losses. These foreign currency exposures arise from intercompany transactions as well as third party accounts receivable or payable that are denominated in foreign currencies. Our forward contracts generally have terms of 30 days. We do not use forward contracts for trading purposes or designate these forward contracts as hedging instruments pursuant to ASC 815. We adjust the carrying amount of all contracts to their fair value at the end of each reporting period and unrealized gains and losses are included in our results of operations for that period. These gains and losses are designed to offset gains and losses resulting from settlement of receivables or payables by our foreign operations which are settled in currency other than the local transactional currency. The fair value is determined by quoted prices from active foreign currency markets (Level 2 fair value).  The condensed consolidated balance sheets reflect unrealized gains within accounts receivable, net and unrealized losses within accrued liabilities. Our ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to currency fluctuations will depend on the currency exchange rates and other factors in effect as the contracts mature. As of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the notional amounts of forward contracts were as follows:
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts by currency
 
December 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2016
Russian Ruble
$
1,200

 
$
1,237

Euro
1,450

 
4,224

Canadian Dollar
—

 
534

South Korean Won
4,100

 
3,050

Mexican Peso
375

 
837

Australian Dollar
660

 
1,042

Chinese Renminbi
—

 
334

Brazilian Real
—

 
336

South African Rand
—

 
317

Total notional amounts
$
7,785

 
$
11,911


The following table represents the fair value of our foreign currency forward contracts:
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
March 31, 2016
 
 
Fair Value
 
Fair Value
 
 
Assets
Liabilities
 
Assets
Liabilities
Foreign currency forward contracts
 
$
—

$
236

 
$
5

$
25


Foreign currency gains or losses related to our forward contracts in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) was a loss of $476 and a gain of $245 in the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and losses of $622 and $415 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Gains and losses from our forward contracts were offset by transaction gains or losses incurred with the settlement of transactions denominated in foreign currencies. For the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, our net foreign currency losses were $34 and $357 and losses of $432 and $614 for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. All outstanding foreign currency forward contracts are marked to market at the end of the period with unrealized gains and losses included in other income and expense, within our condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Interest Rate Swaps
The Company has entered into two interest rate swap contracts to reduce the exposure to interest rate fluctuations associated with its variable rate term loan. Under the swap agreements, we pay a fixed amount and receive or make payments based on a variable rate. The Company designated the interest rate swap contracts as cash flow hedges pursuant to ASC 815. The Company formally documents all relationships between the hedging instrument and hedged item, its risk management objective and strategy, as well as counterparty creditworthiness. At each reporting period our interest rate swap contracts are adjusted to fair value based on dealer quotes, which consider forward yield curves and volatility levels (Level 2 fair value). Unrealized gains, representing derivative assets, are reported within accounts receivable, net and unrealized losses, representing derivative liabilities, are reported within accrued liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016 and March 31, 2016, the fair values of the interest rate swap contracts were unrealized losses of $204 and $1,178, respectively. The change in fair value of the derivative instruments is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the extent the derivative instruments are deemed effective. Ineffectiveness is measured based on the changes in fair value of the interest rate swap contracts and the change in fair value of the hypothetical derivative and is recognized in earnings in the period in which ineffectiveness is realized. Based on the criteria established by ASC 815, the interest rate swap contracts are deemed to be highly effective. Any realized gains or losses resulting from the interest rate swap contract are recognized within interest expense. Gains and losses from our interest rate swap contract are offset by changes in the variable interest rate on our term loan. During the three months ended December 31, 2016, our interest rate on outstanding principal amounts averaged approximately 3.21%. As of December 31, 2016, 100% of our interest payments on our variable rate term loan are hedged through its maturity in April 2019.
The following table summarizes the aggregate unrealized loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and the losses reclassified into earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, 2016
 
 Three Months Ended December 31, 2015
 
Before Tax Amount
 
Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
Other Comprehensive loss, net
 
Before Tax Amount
 
Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
Other Comprehensive loss, net
Unrealized loss at beginning of the period
$
(1,023
)
 
$
(358
)
 
$
(665
)
 
$
(956
)
 
$
(335
)
 
$
(621
)
Add: gain from change in fair value of cash flow hedge
626

 
219

 
407

 
340

 
119

 
221

Less: loss reclassified into earnings from effective hedge
(125
)
 
(44
)
 
(81
)
 
(222
)
 
(78
)
 
(144
)
Less: ineffective portion of hedge transferred into earnings
(11
)
 
(4
)
 
(7
)
 
(11
)
 
(4
)
 
(7
)
Unrealized loss at end of the period
$
(261
)
 
$
(91
)
 
$
(170
)
 
$
(383
)
 
$
(134
)
 
$
(249
)
The following table summarizes the aggregate unrealized loss in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and the losses reclassified into earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015:
 
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2016
 
Nine Months Ended December 31, 2015
 
Before Tax Amount
 
Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
Other Comprehensive loss, net
 
Before Tax Amount
 
Tax Expense (Benefit)
 
Other Comprehensive loss, net
Unrealized loss at beginning of the period
$
(1,269
)
 
$
(444
)
 
$
(825
)
 
$
(746
)
 
$
(261
)
 
$
(485
)
Add: gain (loss) from change in fair value of cash flow hedge
551

 
192

 
359

 
(380
)
 
(133
)
 
(247
)
Less: loss reclassified into earnings from effective hedge
(424
)
 
(149
)
 
(275
)
 
(710
)
 
(248
)
 
(462
)
Less: ineffective portion of hedge transferred into earnings
(33
)
 
(12
)
 
(21
)
 
(33
)
 
(12
)
 
(21
)
Unrealized loss at end of the period
$
(261
)
 
$
(91
)
 
$
(170
)
 
$
(383
)
 
$
(134
)
 
$
(249
)

Transfers out of accumulated other comprehensive loss
During the three and nine months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no transfers out of accumulated other comprehensive loss except for realized losses from our interest rate swap contract presented in the preceding tables, which were recorded within interest expense in our statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).