SemiLEDs Corp Commitments Disclosure
Operating Lease Agreements — The Company has several operating leases with third parties, primarily for land, plant and office spaces in Taiwan, including cancelable and noncancelable leases that expire at various dates between August 2026 and December 2040. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; the Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For lease agreements entered into or reassessed after the adoption of Topic 842, the Company did not combine lease and non-lease components.
Most leases do not include options to renew. The exercise of lease renewal options has to be agreed by the lessors. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the term of leases, unless there is a transfer of title or purchase option reasonably certain of exercise. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Lease expense related to these noncancelable operating leases were $166 thousand and $155 thousand for the years ended August 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Balance sheet information related to the Company’s leases is presented below (in thousands):
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August 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Assets |
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Operating lease right of use assets |
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$ |
1,141 |
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$ |
1,091 |
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Liabilities |
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Operating lease liabilities, current portion |
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$ |
145 |
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$ |
94 |
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Operating lease liabilities, less current portion |
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996 |
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997 |
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Total |
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$ |
1,141 |
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$ |
1,091 |
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The following provides details of the Company’s lease expenses (in thousands):
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August 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Operating lease expenses |
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$ |
166 |
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$ |
155 |
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Other information related to leases is presented below (in thousands):
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August 31, |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Cash Paid for amounts Included In Measurement of Liabilities: |
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Operating cash flows from operating leases |
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$ |
166 |
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$ |
155 |
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Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term: |
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Operating leases |
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13.84 years |
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15.55 years |
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Weighted Average Discount Rate |
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Operating leases |
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1.76 |
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1.76 |
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As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its average borrowing rate from non-related parties of 1.76% based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.
The aggregate future noncancelable minimum rental payments for the Company’s operating leases as of August 31, 2025 consist of the following (in thousands):
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Operating |
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Years Ending August 31, |
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Leases |
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2026 |
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$ |
164 |
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2027 |
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108 |
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2028 |
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85 |
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2029 |
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85 |
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2030 |
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78 |
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Thereafter |
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764 |
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Total future minimum lease payments, undiscounted |
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1,284 |
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Less: Imputed interest |
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143 |
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Present value of future minimum lease payments |
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$ |
1,141 |
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Purchase Obligations — The Company had purchase commitments for inventory, property, plant and equipment in the amount of $461 thousand and $521 thousand as of August 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
Litigation — The Company is directly or indirectly involved from time to time in various claims or legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company recognizes a liability when it is probable that a loss has been incurred and the amount is reasonably estimable. There is significant judgment required in assessing both the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and whether the amount of loss, if any, can be reasonably estimated.
As of August 31, 2025, there was no pending litigation that could have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Historical Timeline
| Fiscal Year | Filed | |
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| 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 | Showing above |
| 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | |
| 2023 | Nov 28, 2023 | |
| 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | |
| 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | |
| 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 | |
| 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 | |
| 2018 | Nov 26, 2018 | |
| 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 | |
| 2016 | Nov 21, 2016 | |
| 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | |
About Commitments Disclosures
Commitments and contingencies disclosures catalog a company's off-balance-sheet obligations and legal exposures — purchase commitments, guarantee arrangements, pending litigation, and regulatory proceedings. These items represent potential future cash outflows that may not appear as liabilities on the balance sheet until they become probable and estimable.
Key signals: litigation reserves and disclosed loss ranges quantify management's estimate of legal exposure, but unquantified "reasonably possible" losses often represent the larger risk. Watch for changes in language around pending cases — shifts from "remote" to "reasonably possible" or increases in estimated loss ranges signal deteriorating outcomes. Unconditional purchase obligations and take-or-pay contracts create fixed cost structures that reduce operational flexibility. Guarantee arrangements for subsidiaries or joint ventures can create cascading obligations. Compare the total commitment schedule against projected free cash flow to assess whether the company can meet its obligations without additional financing.