NOTE 12.    CONTRACT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

 

The Company’s contracts with customers may result in the Company having contract assets and liabilities. These contract assets and liabilities arise primarily from OEM development and supply agreements where the development of the goods does not represent a performance obligation on a standalone basis. The Company defers the development fees billed to customers, and the associated costs, and recognizes them as it completes performance obligations on the supply portion of the agreement. Other contract liabilities may be recognized when a customer prepays for goods or services or if the Company has an unfulfilled performance obligation that a customer has been invoiced for.

 

At December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Company had recorded approximately $2.0 million and $1.7 million of contract liabilities and $0.4 million and $0.5 million of contract assets related to customer prepayments and the deferral of revenues and expenses under these agreements. At December 31, 2024, $0.7 million of the contract liabilities and $0.1 million of the contract assets are presented as current in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets within accrued expenses and other current liabilities and prepaid expenses and other current assets, respectively. At December 31, 2023, $0.5 million of the contract liabilities and $0.1 million of the contract assets are presented as current in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets within accrued expenses and other current liabilities and prepaid expenses and other current assets, respectively.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recognized approximately $0.1 million of contract liabilities and $0.1 million of contract assets that existed as of December 31, 2023, in sales and cost of sales, respectively, in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized approximately $0.2 million of contract liabilities and $0.1 million of contract assets that existed as of December 31, 2022, in sales and cost of sales, respectively, in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Operations.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2024Mar 13, 2025Showing above
2023Mar 21, 2024
2018Mar 14, 2019
2017Mar 13, 2018
2016Mar 10, 2017
2015Mar 18, 2016

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.