Revenue Recognition

 

The Company derives revenues from the sale of GE branded fans and lighting fixtures to large retailers through retail and online sales.

 

Sales are recognized at the time title transfers to the customer., generally upon shipment and when all of the following have occurred: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) asset is transferred to the customer without further obligation, (3) the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.

 

Trade allowances and a provision for estimated returns and other allowances are recorded at the time sales are made, considering historical and anticipated trends.

 

On January 1, 2017, we adopted the new accounting standard ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers and all the related amendments (“new revenue standard”) to all contracts using the modified retrospective method, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under Topic 605. The adoption has had an immaterial impact to our comparative net income and as such comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. We expect the impact of the adoption of the new standard to be immaterial to our net income on an ongoing basis.

 

A majority of our sales revenue continues to be recognized when products are shipped from our manufacturing facilities and from our third-party logistics facility.

 

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2017Apr 2, 2018Showing above
2016Mar 31, 2017
2015Mar 30, 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.