ENNIS, INC. Leases Disclosure
(7) Leases
The Company leases certain of its facilities and equipment under operating leases, which are recorded as right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The Company’s leases generally have terms of 1 - 5 years, with certain leases including renewal options to extend the leases for additional periods at the Company’s discretion. At lease inception, all renewal options reasonably certain to be exercised are considered when determining the lease term. The Company currently does not have leases that include options to purchase or provisions that would automatically transfer ownership of the leased property to the Company.
Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, and variable lease payments are expensed as incurred. The Company had no material variable lease costs for the fiscal years ended 2026 and 2025.
The Company determines whether a contract is or contains a lease at the inception of the contract. A contract will be deemed to be or contain a lease if the contract conveys the right to control and direct the use of identified property, plant, or equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company generally must also have the right to obtain substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of the property, plant, and equipment.
Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, the Company estimates incremental borrowing rates based on the information available at lease commencement date as rates are not implicitly stated in most leases.
Lease expense is recognized in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of operations, based on the underlying nature of the leased asset.
Components of lease expense for the three fiscal years ended (in thousands):
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Operating lease cost |
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$ |
5,637 |
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5,574 |
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5,632 |
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Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: |
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Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases |
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$ |
5,690 |
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$ |
5,653 |
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$ |
5,669 |
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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations |
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Operating leases |
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$ |
4,877 |
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5,562 |
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$ |
916 |
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Weighted Average Remaining Lease Terms |
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Operating leases |
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2.9 Years |
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2.8 Years |
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2.5 Years |
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Weighted Average Discount Rate |
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Operating leases |
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4.27 |
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4.61 |
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4.08 |
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Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable operating leases for each of the fiscal years ending are as follows (in thousands):
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Lease |
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Commitments |
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2027 |
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4,332 |
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2028 |
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2,648 |
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2029 |
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1,631 |
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2030 |
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718 |
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2031 |
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252 |
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Thereafter |
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140 |
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Total future minimum lease payments |
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9,721 |
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Less imputed interest |
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506 |
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Present value of lease liabilities |
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9,215 |
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Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2026 | May 8, 2026 | Showing above |
| 2025 | May 13, 2025 | |
| 2024 | May 10, 2024 | |
| 2023 | May 12, 2023 | |
| 2022 | May 9, 2022 | |
| 2021 | May 7, 2021 | |
| 2020 | May 4, 2020 | |
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.