XIDE » Topics » Sales Returns and Allowances

These excerpts taken from the XIDE 10-K filed Jun 4, 2009.
Sales Returns and Allowances
 
The Company provides for an allowance for product returns and/or allowances. Based upon its manufacturing re-work process, the Company believes that the majority of its product returns are not the result of product defects. The Company recognizes the estimated cost of product returns as a reduction of sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The product return estimates are based upon historical trends and claims experience, and include an assessment of the anticipated lag between the date of sale and claim/return date.
 
Sales Returns and Allowances
 
The Company provides for an allowance for product returns and/or allowances. Based upon its manufacturing re-work process, the Company believes that the majority of its product returns are not the result of product defects. The Company recognizes the estimated cost of product returns as a reduction of sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The product return estimates are based upon historical trends and claims experience, and include assessment of the anticipated lag between the date of sale and claim/return date.
 
Changes in the Company’s sales returns and allowances liability (in thousands):
 
         
Balance at March 31, 2008
  $ 57,757  
Accrual for sales returns and allowances
    43,747  
Settlements made (in cash or credit) and currency translation
    (61,783 )
         
Balance at March 31, 2009
  $ 39,721  
         
 
Sales Returns and Allowances
 
The Company provides for an allowance for product returns and/or allowances. Based upon its manufacturing re-work process, the Company believes that the majority of its product returns are not the result of product defects. The Company recognizes the estimated cost of product returns as a reduction of sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The product return estimates are based upon historical trends and claims experience, and include assessment of the anticipated lag between the date of sale and claim/return date.
 
Sales Returns and Allowances
 
The Company provides for an allowance for product returns and/or allowances. Based upon its manufacturing re-work process, the Company believes that the majority of its product returns are not the result of product defects. Many returns are in fact subsequently sold as seconds at a reduced price. The Company recognizes the estimated cost of product returns as a reduction of sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The product return estimates are based upon historical trends and claims experience, and include assessment of the anticipated lag between the date of sale and claim/return date. A reconciliation of changes in the Company’s sales returns and allowances liability follows (in thousands):
 
         
Balance at March 31, 2008
  $ 29,108  
Accrual for sales returns and allowances
    19,277  
Settlements made (in cash or credit) and currency translation
    (29,389 )
         
Balance at March 31, 2009
  $ 18,996  
         
 
This excerpt taken from the XIDE 10-K filed Jun 9, 2008.
Sales Returns and Allowances
 
The Company provides for an allowance for product returns and/or allowances. Based upon its manufacturing re-work process, the Company believes that the majority of its product returns are not the result of product defects. Many returns are in fact subsequently sold as seconds at a reduced price. The Company recognizes the estimated cost of product returns as a reduction of sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The product return estimates are based upon historical trends and claims experience, and include assessment of the anticipated lag between the date of sale and claim/return date.
 
A reconciliation of changes in the Company’s sales returns and allowances liability follows (in thousands):
 
         
Balance at March 31, 2007
  $ 22,768  
Accrual for sales returns and allowances
    31,302  
Settlements made (in cash or credit) and currency translation
    (24,962 )
         
Balance at March 31, 2008
  $ 29,108  
         


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EXIDE GLOBAL HOLDING NETHERLANDS C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
 
 
This excerpt taken from the XIDE 10-K filed Jun 11, 2007.
Sales Returns and Allowances
 
The Company provides for an allowance for product returns and/or allowances. Based upon its manufacturing re-work process, the Company believes that the majority of its product returns are not the result of product defects. Many returns are in fact subsequently sold as seconds at a reduced price. The Company recognizes the estimated cost of product returns as a reduction of sales in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The product return estimates are based upon historical trends and claims experience, and include assessment of the anticipated lag between the date of sale and claim/return date.
 
A reconciliation of changes in the Company’s sales returns and allowances liability follows (in thousands):
 
         
Balance at March 31, 2006
  $ 23,793  
Accrual for sales returns and allowances
    21,025  
Settlements made (in cash or credit) and currency translation
    (22,050 )
         
Balance at March 31, 2007
  $ 22,768  
         


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EXIDE GLOBAL HOLDING NETHERLANDS C.V. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)

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