Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Receivables

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Receivables
 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables
RECEIVABLES
Receivables and secured loans consist of the following as of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013:
in thousands
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
Customer trade receivables
 
$
1,744

 
$
38,405

Wholesale trade advances
 
4,586

 
20,623

Due from brokers
 
33,079

 
—

Subtotal
 
39,409

 
59,028

Secured loans
 
41,261

 
35,585

Subtotal
 
80,670

 
94,613

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(30
)
 
(104
)
Subtotal
 
80,640

 
94,509

Derivative assets — open sale and purchase commitments, net
 
22,170

 
—

Derivative assets — futures contracts
 
—

 
14,967

Derivative assets — forward contracts
 
14

 
471

Receivables, net
 
$
102,824

 
$
109,947


Customer trade receivables represent short-term, non-interest bearing amounts due from precious metal sales and are secured by the related precious metals stored with the Company, a letter of credit issued on behalf of the customer, or other secured interests in assets of the customer.

Wholesale trade advances represent advances of various bullion products and cash advances to customers. These advances are unsecured, short-term, non-interest bearing advances made to wholesale metals dealers and government mints.

Due from brokers principally consists of the margin requirements held at brokers related to open futures contracts (see Note 11).

Secured loans represent short term loans made to customers of CFC, or short term loans acquired by CFC, which include a combination of on-demand and short term facilities. These loans are fully secured by bullion, numismatic and semi-numismatic material which are held in safekeeping by CFC. As of June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013, the loans carried weighted-average effective interest rates, net of servicing fees, of 7.9% and 8.0%, respectively, and mature in periods generally ranging from on-demand to one year.

Below is a summary of the significant secured loans that were modified, assumed or acquired and the financial effects of those agreements:

•
Until October 31, 2011, the Company maintained a segregated commodities account with M.F. Global, Inc. (“MFGI”). The Company used this account to enter into future transactions to hedge the risk related to its positions with counterparties and physical inventories. MFGI filed for bankruptcy protection on October 31, 2011. At the time MFGI filed for bankruptcy, the Company had $20.3 million in funds held at MFGI of which $14.6 million, or 72%, of the Company's MFGI Equity was returned to the Company in December 2011 pursuant to a bulk transfer approved by the Bankruptcy Court. The Company filed a claim in the bankruptcy proceedings for the remaining $5.7 million. In July 2012, the Company received an additional distribution of $1.6 million from the trustee for the liquidation of MFGI, bringing the remaining balance to $4.1 million. On December 31, 2012, the Company sold its claim to this balance for $3.8 million. During quarter ended December 31, 2011, the Company recorded a $1.0 million reserve for this potential shortfall, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses. For the year ended June 30, 2013, the receipt of proceeds from the sale of the receivable of $3.8 million resulted in a positive impact to the provision for doubtful accounts of $0.7 million.
 
•
On September 27, 2013, CFC, a subsidiary of the Company, assumed the rights from a borrower/customer to a portfolio of short-term loan receivables totaling $12.8 million for $0.35 million and the satisfaction of an existing outstanding loan, totaling $12.8 million, which was owed to CFC. This transaction resulted in the assignment of the borrower/customer's portfolio of loan receivables to CFC, which were collateralized by the underlying precious metal product of the customers of the borrower/customer. The loan premium is amortized ratably as the loan is paid off. The loans are due on demand with the option to extend maturities for 180 days.  For the year ended June 30, 2014, an aggregate total of $3.5 million in loan principal was paid off, and $0.1 million in premium amortization was recorded related to this transaction.

•
On June 5, 2014, CFC assumed the rights from the above-referenced customer to a portfolio of short-term loan receivables totaling $3.8 million for the aggregate principal amount of the loan portfolio. This transaction resulted in the assignment of the customer's portfolio of loan receivables to CFC, which are collateralized by each of the customer's borrowers' underlying precious metals. The customer has retained certain rights to repurchase these loans at a price equal to the then-outstanding principal balance, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Additionally, the customer retains the responsibility for the servicing and administration of the loans. As a result of the terms of this arrangement, the Company reflects this as a financing arrangement with this customer, secured by the transfer of the portfolio of short-term loan receivables, which is collateralized by precious metal products. As of June 30, 2014, the aggregate carrying value of this loan portfolio was $3.8 million.

•
On June 18, 2014, CFC assumed the rights to a secured portfolio of short-term loan receivable totaling $2.6 million from Stack's-Bowers Numismatics, LLC ("Stack's Bower"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of our Former Parent. As a result of the terms of this arrangement, the Company reflects this as a financing arrangement with this related party, secured by the transfer of the portfolio of short-term loan receivables, collateralized by numismatic and semi numismatic products. As of June 30, 2014, the aggregate carrying value of this loan was $2.6 million bearing interest of 5.5% per annum. This secured loan was paid off in full, plus accrued interest, on August 19, 2014.

•
On July 1, 2014, CFC assumed the rights to a portfolio of short-term loan receivables totaling $3.7 million for the aggregate principal amount of the loan portfolio from the same customer from whom it had entered into similar arrangements on June 5, 2014 (see Note 16).

The secured loans that CFC generates with active customers of A-Mark or related parties of the Company are reflected as an operating activity on the consolidated statements of cash flows within receivables or secured loans to Former Parent. The secured loans that are assumed by CFC from others, including from our customers, are reflected as an investing activity on the consolidated statements of cash flows, shown as secured loans acquired.

The Company's derivative assets and liabilities represent the net fair value of the difference between market values and trade values at the trade date for open precious metals sale and purchase contracts, as adjusted on a daily basis for changes in market values of the underlying metals, until settled (see Note 11). The Company's derivative assets represent the net fair value of open precious metals forwards and futures contracts. The precious metals forwards and futures contracts are settled at the contract settlement date.

Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and Allowance for Credit Losses
The Company applies a systematic methodology to determine the allowance for credit losses for finance receivables. The finance receivables portfolio is comprised solely of secured commercial loans with similar risk profiles. This similarity allows the Company to apply a standard methodology to determine the credit quality for each loan. The credit quality of each loan is generally determined by the secured material, the initial and ongoing collateral value determination and the assessment of loan to value determination. Typically, the Company's finance receivables within its portfolio have similar credit risk profiles and methods for assessing and monitoring credit risk.
The Company evaluates its loan portfolio in one of two classes of finance receivables: those loans secured by bullion and those loans secured by numismatic items. Each of these two classes of receivables have the same initial measurement attribute and a similar method for assessing and monitoring credit risk.
The Company's secured loans by portfolio class, which align with management reporting, are as follows:
in thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bullion
 
$
17,361

 
42.1
%
 
$
21,993

 
61.8
%
Numismatic and semi numismatic
 
23,900

 
57.9

 
13,592

 
38.2

 Total secured loans
 
$
41,261

 
100.0
%
 
$
35,585

 
100.0
%

The methodology of assessing the credit quality of the secured loans acquired by CFC is similar to the secured loans originated loans by CFC; they are administered using the same internal reporting system, collateralized by precious metals, and the same loan to value determination procedures are applied.
Credit Quality of Loans and Non Performing Status
Generally, interest is due and payable within 30 days. A loan is considered past due if interest is not paid in 30 days or collateral calls are not met timely. Typically, loans do not achieve the threshold of non performing status due to the fact that customers are generally put into default for any interest past due over 30 days and for unsatisfied collateral calls. When this occurs the loan collateral is typically liquidated within 90 days.
For certain secured loans, interest is billed monthly and, if not paid, is added to the outstanding loan balance. These secured loans are considered past due if their current loan-to-value ratio fails to meet established minimum equity levels, and the borrower fails to meet the collateral call required to reestablish the appropriate loan to value ratio.    
Non-performing loans have the highest probability for credit loss. The allowance for credit losses attributable to non-performing loans is based on the most probable source of repayment, which is normally the liquidation of collateral. In determining collateral value, the Company estimates the current market value of the collateral and considers credit enhancements such as additional collateral and third-party guarantees. Due to the accelerated liquidation terms of the Company's loan portfolio, all past due loans are generally liquidated within 90 days of default.
Further information about the Company's credit quality indicators includes differentiating by categories of current loan-to-value ratios. The Company disaggregates its secured loans as follows:
in thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
June 30,
 
2014
 
2013
Loan-to-value of 75% or more
 
$
11,950

 
29.0
%
 
$
3,764

 
10.6
%
Loan-to-value of less than 75%
 
29,311

 
71.0

 
31,821

 
89.4

Total secured loans
 
$
41,261

 
100.0
%
 
$
35,585

 
100.0
%
No loans have a loan-to-value in excess of 100% at June 30, 2014 and June 30, 2013.
Impaired loans
A loan is considered impaired if it is probable, based on current information and events, that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan. Customer loans are reviewed for impairment and include loans that are past due, non-performing or in bankruptcy. Recognition of interest income is suspended and the loan is placed on non-accrual status when management determines that collection of future interest income is not probable. Accrual is resumed, and previously suspended interest income is recognized, when the loan becomes contractually current and/or collection doubts are removed. Cash receipts on impaired loans are recorded first against the receivable and then to any unrecognized interest income.
All loans are contractually subject to margin call. As a result, loans typically do not become impaired due to the fact the Company has the ability to require margin calls which are due upon receipt. Per the terms of the loan agreement, the Company has the right to rapidly liquidate the loan collateral in the event of a default. The material is highly liquid and easily sold to pay off the loan. Such circumstances would result in a short term impairment that would typically result in full repayment of the loan and fees due to the Company.
For the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 the Company incurred loan impairment costs of $0.00 million, $0.07 million and $0.00 million, respectively.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded based on specifically identified receivables, which the Company has identified as potentially uncollectible. Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended June 30, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
in thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year ended:
 
Beginning Balance
 
Provision
 
Charge-off
 
Ending Balance
June 30, 2014
 
$
104

 
$
—

 
$
(74
)
 
$
30

June 30, 2013
 
$
1,118

 
$
(700
)
 
$
(314
)
 
$
104

June 30, 2012
 
$
102

 
$
1,016

 
$
—

 
$
1,118