Document And Entity Information - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 13, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
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| Entity Registrant Name | OPTICAL CABLE CORP | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001000230 | ||
| Trading Symbol | occ | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --10-31 | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 7,081,034 | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 13,802,066 | ||
| Document Type | 10-K | ||
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 31, 2016 | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2016 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ / shares in Thousands |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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| Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 74,266 | $ 63,011 |
| Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, no par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 7,081,159 | 7,059,548 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 7,081,159 | 7,059,548 |
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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Net sales | $ 64,616,001 | $ 73,568,738 | $ 82,977,732 |
| Cost of goods sold | 44,890,865 | 51,772,851 | 54,505,370 |
| Gross profit | 19,725,136 | 21,795,887 | 28,472,362 |
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 20,760,735 | 24,042,554 | 26,989,262 |
| Royalty expense, net | 164,463 | 124,271 | 110,193 |
| Amortization of intangible assets | 16,903 | 10,860 | 40,612 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (1,216,965) | (2,381,798) | 1,332,295 |
| Other expense, net: | |||
| Interest expense | (620,810) | (439,921) | (413,731) |
| Other, net | 42,680 | 6,656 | (27,984) |
| Other expense, net | 578,130 | 433,265 | 441,715 |
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (1,795,095) | (2,815,063) | 890,580 |
| Total Net Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 5,899 | 1,482,382 | 267,673 |
| Net income (loss) | (1,800,994) | (4,297,445) | 622,907 |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (22,172) | (41,780) | (61,320) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Optical Cable Corporation | $ (1,778,822) | $ (4,255,665) | $ 684,227 |
| Net income (loss) attributable to Optical Cable Corporation per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.28) | $ (0.69) | $ 0.10 |
| Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.08 |
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parentheticals) - $ / shares |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.08 | $ 0.08 |
| Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.08 | $ 0.08 |
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are the amount of currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. Includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits. Also includes short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Includes effect from exchange rate changes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of dividends declared but unpaid on equity securities issued by the entity and outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of cash outflow for realized tax benefit related to deductible compensation cost reported on the entity's tax return for equity instruments in excess of the compensation cost for those instruments recognized for financial reporting purposes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 1 - Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies |
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Optical Cable Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “OCC ® ”) is a leading manufacturer of a broad range of fiber optic and copper data communication cabling and connectivity solutions primarily for the enterprise market and various harsh environment and specialty markets (the non carrier markets), offering integrated suites of high quality products which operate as a system solution or seamlessly integrate with other providers’ offerings. The Company’s product offerings include designs for uses ranging from enterprise network, datacenter, residential and campus installations to customized products for specialty applications and harsh environments, including military, industrial, mining, petrochemical and broadcast applications, and for the wireless carrier market.Founded in 1983, OCC is headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia with offices, manufacturing and warehouse facilities located in Roanoke, Virginia; near Asheville, North Carolina; and near Dallas, Texas.OCC acquired Superior Modular Products Incorporated, doing business as SMP Data Communications (“SMP Data Communications” or “SMP”) on May 30, 2008, and merged SMP with and into OCC on October 31, 2009. OCC acquired Applied Optical Systems, Inc. (“AOS”) on October 31, 2009. AOS is a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC doing business as OCC and Optical Cable Corporation.Effective February 1, 2016, OCC increased its ownership of Centric Solutions LLC (“Centric Solutions”) to 100%. Centric Solutions is a business founded in 2008 to provide turnkey cabling and connectivity solutions for the datacenter market.The Company’s cabling and connectivity products are used for high bandwidth transmission of data, video and audio communications. The Company’s product offering includes products well suited for use in various other short to moderate distance applications as well. The Company’s products are sold worldwide. Also see note 10.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Optical Cable Corporation and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
All of the Company’s bank accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had bank deposits in excess of the insured limit totaling $1.1 million and $768,222, respectively.For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no cash equivalents.
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not typically bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. The Company reviews outstanding trade accounts receivable at the end of each quarter and records allowances for doubtful accounts as deemed appropriate for (i) certain individual customers and (ii) for all other trade accounts receivable in total. In determining the amount of allowance for doubtful accounts to be recorded for individual customers, the Company considers the age of the receivable, the financial stability of the customer, discussions that may have occurred with the customer and management’s judgment as to the overall collectibility of the receivable from that customer. In addition, the Company establishes an allowance for all other receivables for which no specific allowances are deemed necessary. This portion of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a percentage of total trade accounts receivable with different percentages used based on different age categories of receivables. The percentages used are based on the Company’s historical experience and management’s current judgment regarding the state of the economy and the industry. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Trade accounts receivable is also shown net of an allowance for sales returns. The allowance for sales returns is determined based on historical trends, identified returns and the potential for additional returns. The Company does not have any off balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, or net realizable value. The determination of cost includes raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. The cost of optical fibers, included in raw materials, is determined using specific identification for optical fibers. The cost of other raw materials and production supplies is generally determined using the first in, first out basis. The cost of work in process and finished goods inventories is determined either as average cost or standard cost, depending upon the product type. A standard cost system is used to estimate the actual costs of inventory for certain product types. Actual costs and production cost levels may vary from the standards established and such variances are charged to cost of goods sold or capitalized to inventory. Also see note 3.
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided for using both straight line and declining balance methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are thirty to thirty nine years for buildings and three to seven years for building improvements, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures. Also see note 4.
The Company records legal fees associated with patent and trademark applications as intangible assets. Such intangible assets are not amortized until such time that the patent and/or trademark is granted. The Company estimates the useful life of patents and trademarks based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. If patents and/or trademarks are not granted, the capitalized legal fees are expensed during the period in which such notification is received. If the Company decides to abandon a patent or trademark application, the capitalized legal fees are expensed during the period in which the Company’s decision is made.
The Company recognizes revenue when products are shipped or delivered to the customer and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss (based on shipping terms), collection of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and sales price is fixed or determinable. Customers generally do not have the right of return unless a product is defective or damaged and is within the parameters of the product warranty in effect for the sale. The Company recognizes royalty income (if any), net of related expenses, on an accrual basis and estimates royalty income earned based on historical experience.
Shipping and handling costs include the costs incurred to physically move finished goods from the Company’s warehouse to the customers’ designated location. All amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction related to shipping and handling are classified as sales revenue. Shipping and handling costs of approximately $1.8 million, $2.0 million and $2.2 million are included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs totaled approximately $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.4 million for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs totaled approximately $237,000, $451,000 and $522,000 for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Also see note 12.
Long lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. When applicable, assets to be disposed of are reported separately in the consolidated balance sheet at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated.
The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based upon the grant date fair value of those awards. Also see note 9.
Basic net income (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In the case of basic net income per share, the calculation includes common shares outstanding issued as share based compensation and still subject to vesting requirements. In the case of basic net loss per share, the calculation excludes common shares outstanding issued as share based compensation and still subject to vesting requirements, as these shares are considered dilutive. Diluted net income (loss) per share also is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the net income (loss) of the Company. The diluted net income (loss) per share calculation includes all common shares outstanding issued as share based compensation and still subject to vesting requirements in the calculation of diluted net income, but not in the calculation of diluted net loss. Also see note 14.
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from product warranties and defects, claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Note 2 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable |
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Inventories as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 consist of the following:
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Property and equipment, net as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following:
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Aggregate amortization expense for amortizing intangible assets was $16,903, $10,860 and $40,612 for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Amortization of intangible assets is calculated using a straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets. |
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The Company generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects in material and workmanship. These product warranties are provided for specific periods of time and are applicable assuming the product has not been subjected to misuse, improper installation, negligent handling or shipping damage. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company’s accrual for estimated product warranty claims totaled $70,000 and $130,000, respectively, and is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Warranty claims expense includes the costs to investigate claims and potential claims, and the costs to replace and/or repair product pursuant to claims, which can include claims not deemed valid by the Company. The accrued product warranty costs are based primarily on historical experience of actual warranty claims and costs as well as current information with respect to potential warranty claims and costs. Warranty claims expense for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 totaled $70,691, $234,784 and $220,525, respectively.The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s accrual for product warranties during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015:
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The Company has credit facilities consisting of a real estate term loan, as amended and restated (the “Virginia Real Estate Loan”), a supplemental real estate term loan, as amended and restated (the “North Carolina Real Estate Loan”) and a revolving credit note. Both the Virginia Real Estate Loan and the North Carolina Real Estate Loan are with Bank of North Carolina (“BNC”), have a fixed interest rate of 4.25% and are secured by a first priority lien on all of the Company’s personal property and assets, all money, goods, machinery, equipment, fixtures, inventory, accounts, chattel paper, letter of credit rights, deposit accounts, commercial tort claims, documents, instruments, investment property and general intangibles now owned or hereafter acquired by the Company and wherever located, as well as a first lien deed of trust on the Company’s real property.Long term debt as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 consists of the following:
On April 26, 2016, OCC entered into a Credit Agreement and a Revolving Credit Note (“Revolver”) with BNC to provide the Company with a $7.0 million revolving line of credit (“Revolving Loan”) for the working capital needs of the Company which replaced the entire indebtedness the Company had with SunTrust Bank (“SunTrust”). Under the Credit Agreement and Revolver, BNC agreed to provide the Company with one or more revolving loans in a collective maximum principal amount of $7.0 million until February 28, 2017, at which time the Revolving Loan will step down to a maximum principal amount of $6.5 million, if the Revolving Loan is extended. On February 28, 2018, the maximum principal amount will again step down to $6.0 million and remain as such until the Revolving Loan terminates. The Company may borrow, repay, and reborrow at any time or from time to time while the Revolving Loan is in effect. There are certain financial and non financial debt covenants associated with the agreements with BNC that the Company must meet on a quarterly and/or annual basis.The Revolving Loan accrues interest at adjusted LIBOR plus 3.65% (resulting in a 4.18% rate at October 31, 2016). The Revolving Loan is payable in monthly payments of interest only with principal and any outstanding interest due and payable at maturity. Maturity for the Revolving Loan is February 28, 2018, unless extended.The Revolving Loan is secured by a perfected first lien security interest on all assets, including but not limited to, accounts, as extracted collateral, chattel paper, commodity accounts, commodity contracts, deposit accounts, documents, equipment, fixtures, furniture, general intangibles, goods, instruments, inventory, investment property, letter of credit rights, payment intangibles, promissory notes, software and general tangible and intangible assets owned now or later acquired. The Revolving Loan is also cross collateralized with the Company’s real property.The Revolving Loan replaced the loan the Company had with SunTrust (the “Commercial Loan”). Under the terms of the Commercial Loan, the Company could borrow an aggregate principal amount at any one time outstanding not to exceed the lesser of (i) $9.0 million, or (ii) the sum of 85% of certain receivables aged 90 days or less plus 35% of the lesser of $1.0 million or certain foreign receivables plus 25% of certain raw materials inventory.Also on April 26, 2016, the Company, as borrower, and BNC, as lender, entered into an amended and restated Virginia Real Estate Loan and North Carolina Real Estate Loan in the amount of $5,271,411 and $1,816,609, respectively.As of October 31, 2016, the Company had $5.0 million of outstanding borrowings on its Revolving Loan and $2.0 million in available credit. As of October 31, 2015 the Company had $6.0 million of outstanding borrowings on its Commercial Loan and $2.6 million in available credit.The aggregate maturities of long term debt for each of the two years subsequent to October 31, 2016 are: $294,214 in fiscal year 2017 and $11,651,780 in fiscal year 2018. |
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The Company has an operating lease agreement for approximately 34,000 square feet of office, manufacturing and warehouse space in Plano, Texas (near Dallas). The original lease of approximately 21,000 square feet became effective September 15, 2009 and had an original term of five years. Effective May 19, 2011, the Company extended the term of the lease through November 30, 2016 and agreed to lease approximately 13,000 square feet of additional space adjacent to the existing leased property. The lease term for the additional space became effective September 1, 2011 and had the same termination date, November 30, 2016, as the original leased property. Effective August 10, 2016, the Company extended the term of the lease through November 30, 2019. The minimum rent payments, including rent holidays, are recognized on a straight line basis over the term of the lease.Centric Solutions entered into an operating lease agreement in August 2008 for approximately 23,000 square feet of office and manufacturing space in Coppell, Texas, with a term of approximately seven years. On November 30, 2015 Centric Solutions’ operating lease expired and was not renewed.The Company entered into an operating lease agreement in April 2015 for approximately 36,000 square feet of warehouse space in Roanoke, Virginia. The lease term is for twelve months and terminated on April 30, 2016, but the Company exercised the first of its four (4) one year options to renew the lease and anticipates it will exercise the remaining three (3) one year options. The rent payments are recognized on a straight line basis over the extended term of the lease.The Company’s future minimum lease payments under noncancelable operating leases (with initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of October 31, 2016 consist of the following:
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Health Insurance Coverage The Company contracts for health insurance coverage for employees and their dependents through third party administrators. During the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, total expense of $3,042,441, $3,665,320 and $3,957,668, respectively, was incurred under the Company’s insured health care program.401(k) PlanThe Company maintains a 401(k) retirement savings plan for the benefit of its eligible employees.Substantially all of the Company’s employees who meet certain service and age requirements are eligible to participate in the plan. The Company’s plan document provides that the Company’s matching contributions are discretionary. The Company made or accrued matching contributions to the plan of $29,396, $145,181 and $161,836 for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.Stock Incentives for Key Employees and Non Employee Directors Optical Cable Corporation uses stock incentives to increase the personal financial interest that key employees and non employee Directors have in the future success of the Company, thereby aligning their interests with those of other shareholders and strengthening their desire to remain with the Company. In March 2015, the Company’s shareholders approved the Optical Cable Corporation Second Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Restatement”) that was recommended for approval by the Company’s Board of Directors. The 2015 Restatement reserved an additional 550,000 common shares of the Company for issuance under the 2015 Restatement and succeeded and replaced the Optical Cable Corporation Amended and Restated 2011 Stock Incentive Plan and the Optical Cable Corporation 2004 Non employee Directors Stock Plan. As of October 31, 2016, there were approximately 325,000 remaining shares available for grant under the 2015 Restatement.Share based compensation expense for employees, a consultant and non employee members of the Company’s Board of Directors recognized in the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $800,520, $1,078,563 and $956,859, respectively.Restricted and Other Stock Awards The Company has granted, and anticipates granting, from time to time, restricted stock awards to employees, subject to approval by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. A portion of the restricted stock awards granted under the 2015 Restatement vest based on the passage of time and the remainder vest over time if certain operational performance based criteria are met. Failure to meet the criteria required for vesting will result in a portion or all of the shares being forfeited.The Company recognizes expense on the service based shares each quarter based on the actual number of shares vested during the quarter multiplied by the closing price of the Company’s shares of common stock on the date of grant. The Company recognizes expense on the operational performance based shares each quarter using an estimate of the shares expected to vest multiplied by the closing price of the Company’s shares of common stock on the date of grant. The Company recorded compensation expense related to its restricted stock awards granted to employees and a consultant totaling $599,450, $948,190 and $844,754 during the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares granted to employees under the 2015 Restatement as of October 31, 2016, and changes during the year ended October 31, 2016, is as follows:
As of October 31, 2016, the estimated amount of compensation cost related to nonvested equity based compensation awards in the form of service based and operational performance based shares that the Company will recognize over a 2.6 year weighted average period is approximately $2.1 million.During the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015, stock awards to non employee Directors under the 2015 Restatement totaling 86,296 shares and 33,515 shares, respectively, were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The shares are part of the non employee Directors’ annual compensation for service on the Board of Directors. During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2014, restricted stock awards under the Optical Cable Corporation 2004 Non employee Directors Stock Plan totaling 29,424 shares were approved by the Board of Directors of the Company. The shares granted under the 2015 Restatement and the Optical Cable Corporation 2004 Non employee Directors Stock Plan vested immediately upon grant, but could not be sold, transferred, pledged, or otherwise encumbered or disposed of until six months after the date of the grant. The Company recorded compensation expense equal to the number of shares multiplied by the closing price of the Company’s shares of common stock on the date of grant. The Company recorded compensation expense totaling $201,070, $130,373 and $112,105 during the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
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The Company provides credit, in the normal course of business, to various commercial enterprises, governmental entities and not for profit organizations. Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to the Company’s large number of customers. The Company also manages exposure to credit risk through credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. Management believes that credit risks as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 have been adequately provided for in the consolidated financial statements.For the year ended October 31, 2016, 15.1%, or approximately $9.7 million of consolidated net sales were attributable to one customer. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales for the year ended October 31, 2016. As of October 31, 2016, the same customer had an outstanding balance payable to the Company totaling 8.6% of total consolidated shareholders’ equity. No other customer had an outstanding balance payable to the Company in excess of 5% of total consolidated shareholders’ equity.For the year ended October 31, 2015, 13.6% and 10.8%, or approximately $10.0 million and $8.0 million, of consolidated net sales were attributable to two customers. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales for the year ended October 31, 2015. As of October 31, 2015, no single customer had an outstanding balance payable to the Company in excess of 5% of total consolidated shareholders’ equity.For the year ended October 31, 2014, 16.8%, or approximately $14.0 million of consolidated net sales were attributable to one customer. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of consolidated net sales for the year ended October 31, 2014. For the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, approximately 80%, 78% and 79%, respectively, of net sales were from customers in the United States, while approximately 20%, 22% and 21%, respectively, were from customers outside of the United States.Net sales attributable to the United States and all other countries in total for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were as follows:
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On August 1, 2008, OCC acquired 70% of the authorized membership interests of Centric Solutions LLC (“Centric Solutions”), a limited liability company focused on sales of turnkey cabling and connectivity solutions for the datacenter market. OCC consolidated Centric Solutions for financial reporting purposes and a non controlling interest was recorded for the other members’ interests in the net assets and operations of Centric Solutions to the extent of the non controlling members’ investment.Effective February 1, 2016, OCC purchased, for a nominal amount, the membership interest in Centric Solutions of one of the non controlling members, and Centric Solutions purchased, for a nominal amount, and retired the membership units of the remaining non controlling member. As a result, Centric Solutions became a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC. OCC continues to consolidate Centric Solutions for financial reporting purposes, however, beginning February 1, 2016, the Company no longer records a non controlling interest in its consolidated financial statements. |
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Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 consists of:
Reported income tax expense for the years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 differs from the “expected” tax expense (benefit), computed by applying the U.S. Federal statutory income tax rate of 34% to income before income taxes as follows:
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the Company’s deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities as of October 31, 2016 and 2015 are presented below:
As a result of the acquisition of AOS, the Company recorded certain deferred tax assets totaling $1,517,605 (after purchase accounting adjustments), related to gross net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $4,455,525, estimated to be available after considering Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitations. As of October 31, 2016, $1,680,000 of these gross NOL carryforwards remain unused and may be used to reduce future taxable income. These remaining gross NOL carryforwards begin to expire in fiscal year ending October 31, 2028. Additionally, we have federal and state gross NOL carryforwards of $3,879,154 and $1,463,694, respectively; all of which originated during fiscal years 2016 and 2015, and will not begin to expire until fiscal year 2030. Included in these carryforwards is $27,432 of net excess tax benefits from share based compensation for which shareholders’ equity will be increased when such benefits are realized.For the years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company considered all positive and negative evidence available to assess whether it is “more likely than not” that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. For each year, the Company concluded that in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification 740, Income Taxes , the negative evidence outweighed the objectively verifiable positive evidence. As a result, the Company established a valuation allowance of $3,060,246 and $2,415,256, respectively, against net deferred tax assets existing as of October 31, 2016 and 2015. The Company estimates a liability for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The liability for uncertain tax positions is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. A reconciliation of the unrecognized tax benefits for fiscal years 2016 and 2015 follows:
During fiscal year 2016, the Company accrued interest of $6,284 and reduced accrued penalties by $250 related to unrecognized tax benefits. During fiscal year 2015, the Company reduced accrued interest and penalties by $35,873 and $19,283, respectively, related to unrecognized tax benefits. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had approximately $44,587 and $38,553, respectively, of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized is $43,191 and $45,987 as of October 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company does not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly in the next 12 months.The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state jurisdictions. The statute of limitations remains open for U.S. and certain state income tax examinations for years ended October 31, 2013 through October 31, 2015. |
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The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash, trade accounts receivable, other receivables, and accounts payable and accrued expenses, including accrued compensation and payroll taxes approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of the Company’s note payable to bank and long term debt approximate fair value based on similar long term debt issues available to the Company as of October 31, 2016 and 2015. Fair value is defined as the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.The Company uses a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs for valuation methods used to measure fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
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The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the net income (loss) per share computations for the periods presented:
Nonvested shares as of October 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015 totaling 646,887 and 750,120, respectively, were not included in the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the years ended October 31, 2016 and October 31, 2015 (because to include such shares would have been antidilutive, or in other words, to do so would have reduced the net loss per share for that period). |
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Share Repurchases The Company, through plans approved by its Board of Directors and other programs, has repurchased and retired certain of its outstanding common stock. The following is a summary of the Company’s repurchase of shares and the costs associated with the repurchases, including brokerage and legal fees, for the periods presented.
After the Company’s purchase and retirement of the shares of its common stock as set forth in the table above, the Company had 7,081,159 shares of its common stock issued and outstanding at October 31, 2016. The Company has a plan (the “Repurchase Plan”), approved by its Board of Directors on July 14, 2015, to purchase and retire up to 400,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, or approximately 6.0% of the shares then outstanding. The Company anticipates that the purchases will be made over a 24 to 36 month period, but there is no definite time period for repurchase. As of October 31, 2016, the Company had 398,400 shares of its outstanding common stock remaining to purchase under the Repurchase Plan.The Company has repurchased outstanding common stock outside of the Repurchase Plan directly from certain shareholders and through an odd lot repurchase offer. During fiscal year 2016, OCC repurchased and retired a total of 14,225 shares for $40,150, outside of the Repurchase Plan.Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement On October 28, 2011, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) and declared a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of Common Stock, no par value, of the Company (“Common Shares”), held of record at the close of business on November 2, 2011, or issued thereafter and prior to the Separation Time as defined in the Rights Agreement. Under the terms of the Rights Agreement, if a person or group who is deemed an Acquiring Person as defined in the Rights Agreement acquires 15% (or other applicable percentage, as provided in the Rights Agreement) or more of the outstanding common stock, each Right will entitle its holder (other than such person or members of such group) to purchase, at the Right’s then current exercise price, a number of shares of common stock having a market value of twice such price. In addition, if the Company is acquired in a merger or other business transaction after a person or group who is deemed an Acquiring Person has acquired such percentage of the outstanding common stock, each Right will entitle its holder (other than such person or members of such group) to purchase, at the Right’s then current exercise price, a number of the acquiring company’s common shares having a market value of twice such price.Upon the occurrence of certain events, each Right will entitle its holder to purchase from the Company one one thousandth of a Series A Participating Preferred Share (“Preferred Share”), no par value, at an exercise price of $25, subject to adjustment. Each Preferred Share will entitle its holder to 1,000 votes and will have an aggregate dividend rate of 1,000 times the amount, if any, paid to holders of common stock. The Rights will expire on November 2, 2021, unless the Rights are earlier redeemed or exchanged by the Company for $0.0001 per Right. The adoption of the Rights Agreement has no impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.The Company has reserved 100,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock for issuance upon exercise of the Rights.Dividends The Company initiated a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share on its common stock in October 2010. In January 2012, the quarterly cash dividend was increased to $0.015 per share and in December 2012, the quarterly cash dividend was increased to $0.02 per share. In January 2016, the quarterly cash dividend was suspended. |
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On May 31, 2016, G. Thomas Hazelton, Jr. was terminated by Applied Optical Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC (“AOS”) for Cause as defined both in his employment agreement dated October 31, 2009 (the “Employment Agreement”) and also in the Stock Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 2009 by and among OCC, as buyer, and G. Thomas Hazelton, Jr. (“Hazelton”) and Daniel Roehrs (“Roehrs”), as sellers.OCC acquired AOS from Hazelton and Roehrs pursuant to the terms of the SPA. In addition to its claims under the Employment Agreement, OCC also has asserted claims of indemnification against Hazelton under the SPA related to alleged unlawful actions by Hazelton and Roehrs. As a result, OCC has not paid Hazelton any severance compensation and does not intend to pay Hazelton any of the minimum earn out amount (a maximum amount of $470,665 payable on January 31, 2017 under the terms of the SPA) that otherwise would have been owed to Hazelton, but for Hazelton’s termination for Cause and OCC’s indemnification claims under the SPA.As a result of this dispute, OCC and AOS filed suit against Hazelton on September 9, 2016 in state court in Roanoke City, Virginia. Hazelton has filed suit against OCC and AOS on September 7, 2016 in state court in Collin County, Texas. Additionally, OCC, AOS, and Centric Solutions LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of OCC (“Centric Solutions”) have filed suit against Roehrs, William DiBella (“DiBella”) (a former employee of Centric Solutions), and Rosenberger CDS, LLC and Rosenberger North America (together, “Rosenberger”) on September 20, 2016 in state court in Roanoke County, Virginia, in connection with related alleged unlawful actions by Roehrs, DiBella and Rosenberger.At this time, OCC does not believe any of these disputes or the litigation resulting therefrom will have a material adverse effect on OCC. From time to time, the Company is involved in other various claims, legal actions and regulatory reviews arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity. |
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In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2014 09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASU 2014 09”). ASU 2014 09 is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that expands disclosure requirements and requires an entity to recognize revenue when promised goods or services are transferred to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015 14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic (“ASU 606): Deferral of the Effective Date2015 14”) which defers the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard by one year. Under ASU 2015 14, the new revenue recognition standard is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2019. In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic , (“ASU 606) Principle versus Agent Considerations2016 08”). ASU 2016 08 clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing(“ASU 2016 10”). ASU 2016 10 clarifies two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligation and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related principles for those areas. In May 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic (“ASU 606) – Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients2016 12”). The amendments in ASU 2016 12 address the areas of collectability, presentation of sales tax and other similar taxes collected from customers, noncash consideration, contract modifications and completed contracts at transition. The update also amends the disclosure requirements within ASU 2014 09 for entities that retrospectively apply the guidance. The amendments in ASU 2016 08, ASU 2016 10 and ASU 2016 12 are effective in conjunction with ASU 2015 14. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this guidance on the Company's results of operations, financial position and liquidity and its related financial statement disclosures.In April 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015 03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs ("ASU 2015 03"). ASU 2015 03 requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the associated debt liability, consistent with the presentation of a debt discount. Prior to the issuance of the standard, debt issuance costs were required to be presented in the balance sheet as an asset. In August 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015 15, Interest Imputed Interest (Subtopic (“ASU 835 30): Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line of Credit Arrangements2015 15”) which clarifies that entities may continue to defer and present debt issuance costs associated with a line of credit as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred costs ratably over the term of the arrangement. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. The new guidance must be applied retrospectively to all prior reporting periods presented. The adoption of ASUs 2015 03 and 2015 15 are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.In July 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015 11, Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory (“ASU 2015 11”). ASU 2015 11 changes the inventory valuation method from lower of cost or market to lower of cost and net realizable value for inventory valued using first in, first out or average cost. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. ASU 2015 11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and should be applied prospectively with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015 11 is not expected to have any impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.In November 2015, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2015 17, Income Taxes (“ASU 2015 17”). ASU 2015 17 requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015 17 is effective for financial statements issued for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those periods, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2015 17 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 02, Leases (“ASU 2016 02”). ASU 2016 02 requires the recognition of a separate lease liability representing the required lease payments over the lease term and a separate lease asset representing the right to use the underlying asset during the same lease term. Additionally, this ASU provides clarification regarding the identification of certain components of contracts that would represent a lease as well as requires additional disclosures to the notes of the financial statements. ASU 2016 02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016 02 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.In March 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 09, Compensation Stock Compensation (Topic (“ASU 718): Improvements to Employee Share Based Payment Accounting2016 09”). ASU 2016 09 simplifies several aspects related to the accounting for share based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, statutory tax withholding requirements and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016 09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016 09 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.In August 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic (“ASU 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments2016 15”). ASU 2016 15 eight specific cash flow presentation issues that have developed due to diversity in practice. ASU 2016 15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016 15 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016 16, Income Taxes (Topic (“ASU 740): Intra Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory2016 16”). ASU 2016 16 requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra entity transfer of an asset (with the exception of inventory) when the transfer occurs. Under current GAAP, entities are prohibited from recognizing current and deferred income taxes for an intra entity transfer until the asset is sold to a third party. Examples of assets that would be affected by the new guidance are intellectual property and property, plant and equipment. ASU 2016 16 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016 16 is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's results of operations, financial position or liquidity or its related financial statement disclosures.There are no other new accounting standards issued, but not yet adopted by the Company, which are expected to materially impact the Company’s financial position, operating results or financial statement disclosures. |
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The following is a summary of the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended October 31, 2016 and 2015:
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The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Optical Cable Corporation and its wholly owned and majority owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
All of the Company’s bank accounts are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had bank deposits in excess of the insured limit totaling $1.1 million and $768,222, respectively.For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. As of October 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had no cash equivalents. |
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| Receivables, Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Policy [Policy Text Block] |
Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not typically bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the Company’s existing accounts receivable. The Company reviews outstanding trade accounts receivable at the end of each quarter and records allowances for doubtful accounts as deemed appropriate for (i) certain individual customers and (ii) for all other trade accounts receivable in total. In determining the amount of allowance for doubtful accounts to be recorded for individual customers, the Company considers the age of the receivable, the financial stability of the customer, discussions that may have occurred with the customer and management’s judgment as to the overall collectibility of the receivable from that customer. In addition, the Company establishes an allowance for all other receivables for which no specific allowances are deemed necessary. This portion of the allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a percentage of total trade accounts receivable with different percentages used based on different age categories of receivables. The percentages used are based on the Company’s historical experience and management’s current judgment regarding the state of the economy and the industry. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Trade accounts receivable is also shown net of an allowance for sales returns. The allowance for sales returns is determined based on historical trends, identified returns and the potential for additional returns. The Company does not have any off balance sheet credit exposure related to its customers. |
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Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, or net realizable value. The determination of cost includes raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. The cost of optical fibers, included in raw materials, is determined using specific identification for optical fibers. The cost of other raw materials and production supplies is generally determined using the first in, first out basis. The cost of work in process and finished goods inventories is determined either as average cost or standard cost, depending upon the product type. A standard cost system is used to estimate the actual costs of inventory for certain product types. Actual costs and production cost levels may vary from the standards established and such variances are charged to cost of goods sold or capitalized to inventory. Also see note 3. |
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Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are provided for using both straight line and declining balance methods over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Estimated useful lives are thirty tothirty nine three to seven years for building improvements, machinery and equipment and furniture and fixtures. Also see note 4. |
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The Company records legal fees associated with patent and trademark applications as intangible assets. Such intangible assets are not amortized until such time that the patent and/or trademark is granted. The Company estimates the useful life of patents and trademarks based on the period over which the intangible asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to future cash flows. If patents and/or trademarks are not granted, the capitalized legal fees are expensed during the period in which such notification is received. If the Company decides to abandon a patent or trademark application, the capitalized legal fees are expensed during the period in which the Company’s decision is made. |
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The Company recognizes revenue when products are shipped or delivered to the customer and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss (based on shipping terms), collection of the relevant receivable is probable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and sales price is fixed or determinable. Customers generally do not have the right of return unless a product is defective or damaged and is within the parameters of the product warranty in effect for the sale. The Company recognizes royalty income (if any), net of related expenses, on an accrual basis and estimates royalty income earned based on historical experience. |
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Shipping and handling costs include the costs incurred to physically move finished goods from the Company’s warehouse to the customers’ designated location. All amounts billed to a customer in a sales transaction related to shipping and handling are classified as sales revenue. Shipping and handling costs of approximately $1.8 million, $2.0 million and $2.2 million are included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. |
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Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs totaled approximately $1.3 million, $1.3 million and $1.4 million for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs totaled approximately $237,000, $451,000 and $522,000 for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. |
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Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss, capital loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Also see note 12. |
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Long lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. When applicable, assets to be disposed of are reported separately in the consolidated balance sheet at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell, and are no longer depreciated. |
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The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based upon the grant date fair value of those awards. Also see note 9. |
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Basic net income (loss) per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In the case of basic net income per share, the calculation includes common shares outstanding issued as share based compensation and still subject to vesting requirements. In the case of basic net loss per share, the calculation excludes common shares outstanding issued as share based compensation and still subject to vesting requirements, as these shares are considered dilutive. Diluted net income (loss) per share also is calculated by dividing net income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period, and reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the net income (loss) of the Company. The diluted net income (loss) per share calculation includes all common shares outstanding issued as share based compensation and still subject to vesting requirements in the calculation of diluted net income, but not in the calculation of diluted net loss. Also see note 14. |
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Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from product warranties and defects, claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the assessment can be reasonably estimated. |
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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
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Note 6 - Product Warranties (Tables) |
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Note 14 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables) |
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Note 1 - Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) |
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| Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage | 100.00% | |||
| Cash, Uninsured Amount | $ 1,100,000 | $ 1,100,000 | $ 768,222 | |
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| Shipping, Handling and Transportation Costs | 1,800,000 | 2,000,000 | $ 2,200,000 | |
| Research and Development Expense | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | 1,400,000 | |
| Advertising Expense | $ 237,000 | $ 451,000 | $ 522,000 | |
| Minimum [Member] | Building [Member] | ||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 30 years | |||
| Minimum [Member] | Building Improvements [Member] | ||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 3 years | |||
| Maximum [Member] | Building [Member] | ||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 39 years | |||
| Maximum [Member] | Building Improvements [Member] | ||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life | 7 years | |||
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| Balance at beginning of year | $ 63,011 | $ 92,988 | $ 74,073 |
| Bad debt expense (recovery) | 11,254 | (16,889) | 18,915 |
| Losses charged to allowance | (13,088) | ||
| Balance at end of year | $ 74,266 | $ 63,011 | $ 92,988 |
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Note 3 - Inventories - Components of Inventories (Details) - USD ($) |
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| Finished goods | $ 4,657,779 | $ 6,116,989 |
| Work in process | 2,591,885 | 2,918,803 |
| Raw materials | 7,515,717 | 8,514,718 |
| Production supplies | 258,585 | 265,570 |
| Total | $ 15,023,966 | $ 17,816,080 |
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Note 4 - Property and Equipment, Net - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
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| Property and Equipment, gross | $ 39,546,687 | $ 38,554,711 |
| Less accumulated amortization and depreciation | (26,147,529) | (24,650,792) |
| Property and equipment, net | 13,399,158 | 13,903,919 |
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| Property and Equipment, gross | 3,144,068 | 3,144,068 |
| Building and Building Improvements [Member] | ||
| Property and Equipment, gross | 8,140,933 | 8,127,015 |
| Machinery and Equipment [Member] | ||
| Property and Equipment, gross | 25,769,804 | 25,081,678 |
| Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
| Property and Equipment, gross | 903,067 | 909,715 |
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| Property and Equipment, gross | $ 1,588,815 | $ 1,292,235 |
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| Amortization of Intangible Assets | $ 16,903 | $ 10,860 | $ 40,612 |
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Note 6 - Product Warranties (Details Textual) - USD ($) |
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| Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual | $ 70,000 | $ 130,000 | $ 100,000 |
| Product Warranty Expense | 70,691 | 234,784 | $ 220,525 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Member] | |||
| Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual | $ 70,000 | $ 130,000 | |
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Note 6 - Product Warranties - Changes in Accrual for Product Warranties (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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| Balance at beginning of year | $ 130,000 | $ 100,000 |
| Liabilities accrued for warranties issued during the year | 124,018 | 215,802 |
| Warranty claims paid during the period | (130,691) | (204,784) |
| Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties during the year | (53,327) | 18,982 |
| Balance at end of year | $ 70,000 | $ 130,000 |
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Note 7 - Long-term Debt and Note Payable to Bank - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 26, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long-term Debt | $ 6,945,994 | $ 7,227,007 | |
| Less current installments | 294,214 | 280,999 | |
| Long-term debt, excluding current installments | 6,651,780 | 6,946,008 | |
| Virginia Real Estate Loan [Member] | |||
| Long-term Debt | 5,165,785 | $ 5,271,411 | 5,374,777 |
| North Carolina Real Estate Loan [Member] | |||
| Long-term Debt | $ 1,780,209 | $ 1,816,609 | $ 1,852,230 |
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Note 7 - Long-term Debt and Note Payable to Bank - Long-term Debt (Details) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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| Virginia Real Estate Loan [Member] | ||
| Original principal | $ 6,500,000 | $ 6,500,000 |
| Monthly installments | $ 36,426 | $ 36,426 |
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.25% | 4.25% |
| Final payment | $ 4,858,220 | $ 4,858,220 |
| Maturity date | Apr. 30, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2018 |
| North Carolina Real Estate Loan [Member] | ||
| Original principal | $ 2,240,000 | $ 2,240,000 |
| Monthly installments | $ 12,553 | $ 12,553 |
| Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage | 4.25% | 4.25% |
| Final payment | $ 1,674,217 | $ 1,674,217 |
| Maturity date | Apr. 30, 2018 | Apr. 30, 2018 |
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Note 8 - Leases - Future Minimum Lease Payments For Operating Leases (Details) |
Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| 2017 | $ 309,743 |
| 2018 | 318,629 |
| 2019 | 327,106 |
| 2020 | 72,041 |
| Total | $ 1,027,519 |
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Note 9 - Employee Benefits - Restricted Stock Activity (Details) - 2015 Restated Incentive Plan [Member] - Restricted Stock [Member] |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2016
$ / shares
shares
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| Balance (in shares) | shares | 830,817 |
| Balance, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 3.98 |
| Granted (in shares) | shares | 36,584 |
| Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 2.31 |
| Vested (in shares) | shares | (146,908) |
| Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 3.98 |
| Forfeited (in shares) | shares | (53,445) |
| Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 3.96 |
| Balance (in shares) | shares | 667,048 |
| Balance, weighted-average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 3.89 |
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Note 10 - Business and Credit Concentrations, Major Customers and Geographic Information - Revenue Attributed to United States and All Other Countries (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Jul. 31, 2015 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Net sales | $ 17,312,823 | $ 16,915,135 | $ 16,340,153 | $ 14,047,890 | $ 16,752,447 | $ 20,781,340 | $ 18,676,107 | $ 17,358,844 | $ 64,616,001 | $ 73,568,738 | $ 82,977,732 |
| UNITED STATES | |||||||||||
| Net sales | 51,379,528 | 57,402,020 | 65,457,787 | ||||||||
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| Net sales | $ 13,236,473 | $ 16,166,718 | $ 17,519,945 | ||||||||
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Note 11 - Non-controlling Interest (Details Textual) |
Aug. 01, 2008 |
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| Centric Solutions LLC [Member] | |
| Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired | 70.00% |
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Note 12 - Income Taxes - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| U.S. Federal, Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 35,118 | $ (624,825) | $ 666,517 |
| U.S. Federal, Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 2,098,615 | (370,553) | |
| U.S. Federal, Net Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 35,118 | 1,473,790 | 295,964 |
| State, Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (29,219) | (120,917) | 24,680 |
| State, Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 129,509 | (52,971) | |
| State, Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | (29,219) | 8,592 | (28,291) |
| Total Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 5,899 | (745,742) | 691,197 |
| Total Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | 2,228,124 | (423,524) | |
| Total Net Income Tax Expense (Benefit) | $ 5,899 | $ 1,482,382 | $ 267,673 |
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Note 12 - Income Taxes - Effective Income Tax (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| “Expected” tax expense (benefit) | $ (610,332) | $ (957,121) | $ 302,797 |
| Increase (reduction) in income tax expense (benefit) resulting from: | |||
| Benefits from domestic manufacturing deduction | (61,024) | ||
| State income taxes, net of federal benefit | (79,386) | (78,880) | (23,031) |
| Loss of permanent deductions due to NOL carryback | 35,636 | ||
| Other differences, net | 50,627 | 67,491 | 48,931 |
| Change in valulation allowance | 644,990 | 2,415,256 | |
| Reported income tax expense | $ 5,899 | $ 1,482,382 | $ 267,673 |
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and the expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to deduction for qualified production activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of income tax expense or benefit for the period computed by applying the domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to tax exempt income, equity in earnings (loss) of an unconsolidated subsidiary, minority noncontrolling interest income (loss), tax holiday, disposition of a business, disposition of an asset, repatriation of foreign earnings, repatriation of foreign earnings jobs creation act of 2004, increase (decrease) in enacted tax rate, prior year income taxes, increase (decrease) in deferred tax asset valuation allowance, and other adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to increase (decrease) in state and local income tax contingency. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Represents the Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other Receivables Accrual No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the entity's investment in its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after allocation of valuation allowances and deferred tax liability, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible differences and carryforwards, without jurisdictional netting. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount after allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences and carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible operating loss carryforwards. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, before allocation of valuation allowance, of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences, classified as other. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from share-based compensation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from accrued liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from the allowance for doubtful accounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount before allocation of valuation allowances of deferred tax asset attributable to deductible temporary differences from loss reserves other than estimated credit losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of deferred tax assets for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of deferred tax liability attributable to taxable temporary differences from property, plant, and equipment. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 12 - Income Taxes - Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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| Unrecognized tax benefits balance at beginning of year | $ 79,322 | $ 168,756 |
| Gross decreases for tax positions of prior years | (1,000) | (88,050) |
| Settlements with taxing authorities | (1,384) | |
| Unrecognized tax benefits balance at end of year | $ 78,322 | $ 79,322 |
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 14 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details Textual) - shares |
12 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
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| Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount | 646,887 | 750,120 |
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- Definition Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 14 - Net Income (Loss) Per Share - Components of Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Jul. 31, 2015 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Net income (loss) attributable to OCC (numerator) | $ 761,158 | $ 188,163 | $ (983,122) | $ (1,745,021) | $ (2,964,766) | $ (572,572) | $ (490,144) | $ (228,183) | $ (1,778,822) | $ (4,255,665) | $ 684,227 |
| Shares (denominator) (in shares) | 6,443,162 | 6,201,478 | 6,764,263 | ||||||||
| Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.11 | $ 0.03 | $ (0.15) | $ (0.28) | $ (0.48) | $ (0.09) | $ (0.08) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.28) | $ (0.69) | $ 0.10 |
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- Definition The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and reported as a single line item on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS). No definition available.
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- Definition Common Stock Dividends, Rights Per Share No definition available.
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- Definition Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Aggregate number of nonredeemable preferred shares reserved for future issuance. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition Period which shares may be purchased under a stock repurchase plan authorized by an entity's Board of Directors, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. No definition available.
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- Definition The remaining number of shares authorized to be repurchased by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition Number of shares that have been repurchased and retired during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased and retired during the period. The excess of the purchase price over par value can be charged against retained earnings (once the excess is fully allocated to additional paid in capital). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Note 15 - Shareholders' Equity - Share Repurchases (Details) - USD ($) |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Shares repurchased (in shares) | 14,225 | 80,636 | 44,464 |
| Cost | $ 40,150 | $ 379,675 | $ 195,206 |
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- Definition Represents the repurchase and retirement of common stock (at cost). No definition available.
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- Definition Represents the repurchase and retirement of common stock shares. No definition available.
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Note 16 - Contingencies (Details Textual) |
12 Months Ended |
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Oct. 31, 2016
USD ($)
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| Unlawful Actions by Hazelton and Roehrs Under the SPA [Member] | |
| Minimum Earn-out Amount | $ 470,665 |
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- Definition Minimum earnout amount that would have been payable under the Stock Purchase Agreement. No definition available.
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- Details
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Note 18 - Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) - Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Details) - USD ($) |
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2012 |
Jan. 31, 2012 |
Oct. 31, 2010 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Jul. 31, 2016 |
Apr. 30, 2016 |
Jan. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Jul. 31, 2015 |
Apr. 30, 2015 |
Jan. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2016 |
Oct. 31, 2015 |
Oct. 31, 2014 |
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| Net sales | $ 17,312,823 | $ 16,915,135 | $ 16,340,153 | $ 14,047,890 | $ 16,752,447 | $ 20,781,340 | $ 18,676,107 | $ 17,358,844 | $ 64,616,001 | $ 73,568,738 | $ 82,977,732 | |||
| Gross profit | 6,209,719 | 5,461,691 | 4,551,295 | 3,502,431 | 5,032,342 | 5,708,843 | 5,669,311 | 5,385,391 | 19,725,136 | 21,795,887 | 28,472,362 | |||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 5,246,838 | 5,074,839 | 5,351,577 | 5,087,481 | 5,763,206 | 6,084,514 | 6,474,414 | 5,720,420 | 20,760,735 | 24,042,554 | 26,989,262 | |||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | 759,876 | 181,003 | (992,653) | (1,743,321) | (862,649) | (516,247) | (938,546) | (497,621) | (1,795,095) | (2,815,063) | 890,580 | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Optical Cable Corporation | $ 761,158 | $ 188,163 | $ (983,122) | $ (1,745,021) | $ (2,964,766) | $ (572,572) | $ (490,144) | $ (228,183) | $ (1,778,822) | $ (4,255,665) | $ 684,227 | |||
| Net income (loss) attributable to Optical Cable Corporation per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 0.11 | $ 0.03 | $ (0.15) | $ (0.28) | $ (0.48) | $ (0.09) | $ (0.08) | $ (0.04) | $ (0.28) | $ (0.69) | $ 0.10 | |||
| Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.02 | $ 0.015 | $ 0.01 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.02 | $ 0.02 | $ 0 | $ 0.08 | $ 0.08 |
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- Definition Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and reported as a single line item on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. No definition available.
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- Definition Aggregate revenue less cost of goods and services sold or operating expenses directly attributable to the revenue generation activity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations, including income (loss) from equity method investments, before deduction of income tax expense (benefit), and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Total revenue from sale of goods and services rendered during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The aggregate total costs related to selling a firm's product and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Direct selling expenses (for example, credit, warranty, and advertising) are expenses that can be directly linked to the sale of specific products. Indirect selling expenses are expenses that cannot be directly linked to the sale of specific products, for example telephone expenses, Internet, and postal charges. General and administrative expenses include salaries of non-sales personnel, rent, utilities, communication, etc. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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