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United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2019

or

For the transition period from ___ to ___

Commission File No: 0-11740

MESA LABORATORIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 987-8000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☒   No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒     No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes ☐     No ☒

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

There were 4,370,468 shares of the Issuer’s common stock, no par value, outstanding as of February 3, 2020.

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Note 1. Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

In this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, Mesa Laboratories, Inc., a Colorado corporation, together with its subsidiaries is collectively referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” the “Company” or “Mesa.”

We pursue a strategy of focusing primarily on quality control products and services which are sold into niche markets that are driven by regulatory requirements. We prefer markets in which we can establish a strong presence and achieve high gross margins. As of December 31, 2019 we are organized into five divisions, each of which represents a reportable segment. Our Sterilization and Disinfection Control Division manufactures and sells biological, cleaning, and chemical indicators. Biological, cleaning, and chemical indicators are used to assess the effectiveness of sterilization and disinfection processes in the hospital, dental, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries. The division also provides testing and laboratory services, mainly to the dental industry. Our Instruments Division designs, manufactures, and markets quality control instruments and disposable products utilized in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, medical device, industrial hygiene, and environmental air sampling industries. With the acquisition of Gyros Protein Technologies Holding AB ("GPT" and the "GPT Acquisition") during the third quarter of fiscal year ending March 31, 2020 (which we refer to as "fiscal year 2020"), which is discussed further in Note 11. "Significant Transactions," we added a new reportable segment: Biopharmaceutical Development. Our Biopharmaceutical Development Division develops, manufactures, and sells automated systems for protein analysis (immunoassays) and peptide synthesis solutions. Immonoassays and peptide synthesis solutions accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacturing of biotherapeutic drugs. Our Cold Chain Monitoring Division designs, develops, and markets systems which are used to monitor various environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, and differential pressure to ensure that critical storage and processing conditions are maintained in hospitals, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers, blood banks, pharmacies, and laboratory environments. We began the process of dissolving our Cold Chain Packaging Division early in the nine months ended December 31, 2019, making our final sales to customers and incurring our final expenses during the three months ended December 31, 2019. 

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, such unaudited information includes all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results that may be achieved for the entire year.  The year-end condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2019.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments -Credit Losses (Topic 316): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, as modified by ASU No. 2018-19, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, which amends the impairment model by requiring entities to use a forward-looking approach based on expected losses rather than incurred losses to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. This may result in earlier recognition of allowances for losses. The ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are in the process of implementing changes to our accounting policies and processes for the new standard. We believe that the most notable impact of this ASU will relate to our processes for assessing the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts on trade accounts receivable and the recognition of credit losses.

In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which will remove, modify, and add disclosure requirements for fair value measurements to improve the overall usefulness of such disclosures. This guidance is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted for any removed or modified disclosure requirements. Transition is on a prospective basis for the new and modified disclosures, and on a retrospective basis for disclosures that have been eliminated. We do not intend to early adopt any portion of this disclosure guidance. We believe that the guidance will increase the amount of disclosure required in the event of a transaction conducted involving Level 3 assets, such as an impairment or an acquisition. We expect minimal impact on the consolidated financial statements and other fair value disclosures.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The pronouncement requires lessees to recognize a liability for lease obligations, which represents the discounted obligation to make future minimum lease payments, and a corresponding right-of-use asset on the balance sheet for all leases with terms greater than 12 months. The guidance also requires qualitative and quantitative disclosures designed to present financial statement users with the ability to assess the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. 

On April 1, 2019, we adopted ASU 2016-02 using the modified retrospective method for all lease arrangements at the beginning of the period of adoption. Results for reporting periods beginning April 1, 2019 are presented under ASC 842, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under topic 840, Leases.  The standard had a material impact on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, but did not have a significant impact on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations or our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The most significant impact was the recognition of the right-of-use ("ROU") assets and lease liabilities on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

As part of adopting the new lease standard, we have made the following elections:

As a result of the cumulative impact of adopting ASU 2016-02, we recorded operating lease ROU assets of $1,461 and operating lease liabilities of $1,411 as of April 1, 2019. Our calculations were based on the present value of the future lease payments on the date of adoption. Refer to Note 5. Leases for additional disclosures required by ASC 842. 

Note 2. Revenue Recognition

We design, manufacture, market, sell, and maintain quality control instruments and software, consumables, and services driven primarily by the regulatory requirements of niche markets. Our newly acquired division, Biopharmaceutical Development, designs, manufactures, markets, and sells instruments, such as protein synthesizers that are used to process immunoassay samples and related software designed to enhance productivity; consumable chemical solutions designed for use in testing; and on-demand and long-term service contracts to support customers use of the equipment. The division generates revenue from the same general categories as those we have identified for the rest of our business and recognizes revenue consistently with our policies. Our consumables, such as biological indicator test strips are typically used on a standalone basis; however, some, that are used in protein synthesis and calibration solutions, are also critical to the ongoing use of our instruments. Hardware and software sales, such as medical meters, protein synthesizers, wireless sensor systems, and data loggers are generally driven by our acquisition of new customers, growth of existing customers, or customer replacement of existing equipment. Hardware sales may be offered with perpetual or annual software licenses, which in some cases are required for the hardware to function. We evaluate our revenues internally by product line, timing of revenue generation, and the nature of goods and services provided. Typically, discrete revenue is recognized at the shipping point or upon completion of the service, while contracted revenue is recognized over a period of time reflective of the performance obligation period in the applicable contract.

Substantially all of our revenues and related receivables are generated from contracts with customers that are 12 months or less in duration. For both discrete and contracted revenue, evidence of an arrangement is typically in the form of a formal contract and/or purchase order. Prices are fixed at the time of the order and no price protections or variables are offered. Collectability is reasonably assured through our customer credit and review process, and payment is typically due within 60 days or less. Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of the contracts with our customers are satisfied. We expense commission costs as incurred.

Our performance obligations related to the sale of instruments and consumables generally consist of the promise to sell tangible goods to distributors or end users. Ownership of these goods is typically transferred at time of shipment, at which point we have satisfied our performance obligation and we recognize revenue.

Our performance obligations related to services may include testing, installation, and/or maintenance of our products, either on-site at our customers’ facilities or in our own calibration laboratories. Performance obligations arise from service contracts when discrete services are contracted in advance and performed at a future time, often at the time of the customer’s choosing. In this case, the performance obligation is satisfied, and revenue is recognized, upon the customer’s acceptance of the completion of the specified work. Alternatively, service revenue may be recognized for contracted services or maintenance provided continually over a period of time, and our performance obligations are satisfied by completing any service that is contractually required, if applicable, or simply by the passage of time if no services are required or requested. For contracted services, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the life of the service contract, which is a faithful depiction of these annual service contracts, which may or may not be invoked.

The following tables present disaggregated revenues for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019 and three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 respectively:

Revenues from external customers are attributed to individual countries based upon locations to which the product is shipped or exported, as follows:

No foreign country exceeds 10% of total revenues.

Contract Balances

Our contracts have varying payment terms and conditions. Some customers prepay for services, resulting in unearned revenues or customer deposits, called contract liabilities, which are included within other accrued expenses and unearned revenues in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract assets would exist when sales are recorded (i.e. the control of the goods or services has been transferred to the customer), but customer payment is contingent on a future event besides the passage of time (such as satisfaction of additional performance obligations). We do not have any contract assets. Unbilled receivables, which are not classified as contract assets, represent arrangements in which sales have been recorded prior to billing and right to payment is unconditional.

A summary of contract liabilities is as follows:

Note 3. Fair Value Measurements

Our financial instruments consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, obligations under trade accounts payable and short and long-term debt. We measure our cash equivalents at fair value, and classify them within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy and we value them using quoted market prices in an active market. As of December 31, 2019 and March 31, 2019, cash and cash equivalents on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets included $57,108 and $0, respectively, in a money market account. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying values of trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate fair value. 

Historically, we have had debt balances for our term loan and revolver; however, the balances associated with those instruments were paid off during the nine months ended December 31, 2019.  Debt balances as of March 31, 2019 had a variable interest rate, so the carrying amount approximated fair value because interest rates on these instruments approximated the interest rate of debt with similar terms available to us. 

During the nine months ended December 31, 2019, we issued $172,500 aggregate principal amount of 1.375% convertible senior notes due August 15, 2025 (the "Notes"). We estimate the fair value of the Notes based on the last actively traded price or market observable input before the end of the reporting period. The estimated fair value and carrying value of the Notes were as follows:

The Notes are discussed in more detail in Note 6. "Indebtedness." 

Assets recognized or disclosed at fair value on the consolidated financial statements on a nonrecurring basis include items such as property and equipment, operating lease assets, goodwill, and other intangible assets, including those that were a part of the GPT Acquisition. These assets are measured at fair value if determined to be impaired. Preliminary fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities acquired in the GPT Acquisition were measured using Level 3 inputs, as discussed further in Note 11. "Significant Transactions." There were no transfers between the levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019 and three and nine months ended December 31, 2018 respectively. 

Cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivables are the financial instruments that subject us to the highest concentration of credit risk. It is our policy to invest cash equivalents in highly liquid financial instruments with high credit ratings, and low exposure to a single issuer (except U.S. treasuries). Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable is limited to customers to which we make significant sales. We reserve an allowance for potential write-offs of accounts receivable, but we have not written off any significant accounts to date. To control credit risk, we perform regular credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition.

Note 4. Supplemental Balance Sheet Information

Inventories consist of the following:

As of December 31, 2019, finished goods inventory includes $7,871, which is the remaining balance of the adjustment to step up inventory acquired as part of the GPT Acquisition to fair value, see Note 11. "Significant Transactions." 

Finite-lived intangible assets consist of the following:

The increase in intangible assets during the nine months ended December 31, 2019 is related to the acquisitions of IBP on April 1, 2019 and GPT on October 31, 2019. See Note 11. "Significant Transactions" for more information. 

Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $2,565 and $2,190 for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. Amortization expense for finite-lived intangible assets was $5,895 and $5,418 for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. 

Other accrued expenses consist of the following:

Note 5. Leases

Under the new lease standard, a contract is a lease or contains one when (1) the contract contains an explicitly or implicitly identified asset and (2) the customer obtains substantially all of the economic benefits from the use of that underlying asset and directs how and for what purpose the asset is used during the term of the contract in exchange for consideration. We assess whether an arrangement is a lease, or contains a lease, upon inception of the contract. As of December 31, 2019, we have operating leases for buildings, warehouses, and office equipment.  Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating lease assets represent our right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments. Adjustments would also be made for accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment of operating lease assets, none of which are present in any of our current lease contracts. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, we estimate incremental secured borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases. When readily determinable, the discount rate used to calculate the lease liability is the rate implicit in the lease. Otherwise we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at lease commencement. Our short-term leases are not material.

Our leases typically contain rent escalations over the lease term. We recognize expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.  Many of our leases include one or more renewal or termination options at our discretion, which are included in the determination of the lease term if we are reasonably certain to exercise the option. We have also entered into lease agreements that have variable payments related to certain indexes. Variable lease payments are recognized in the period in which those payments are incurred. All nonlease components are readily identifiable in our lease contract. Our operating lease right of use ("ROU") assets and liabilities increased compared to September 30, 2019 because of the GPT Acquisition described in Note 11. "Significant Transactions." We measured the four property leases acquired as part of our acquisition of GPT by measuring the lease liability at the present value of the remaining lease payments as if the acquired lease were a new lease for Mesa. 

The following table presents the lease balances within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets related to our operating leases as of December 31, 2019:

Lease term and discount rates were as follows as of December 31, 2019:

The components of lease costs were as follows:

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows:

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows as of December 31, 2019:

As of December 31, 2019, we had no additional significant operating leases that had not yet commenced. 

Note 6.  Indebtedness

On March 1, 2017, we entered into a five-year agreement, as amended most recently on August 7, 2019 (the “Credit Facility”) for an $80,000 revolving line of credit (“Line of Credit”), a $20,000 term loan (“Term Loan”) and up to $2,500 of letters of credit with a banking syndicate of four banks. In addition, the Credit Facility provides a post-closing accordion feature which allows for the Company to request to increase the Line of Credit or Term Loan up to an additional $100,000.

During the nine months ended December 31, 2019, we paid off the balance of our Term Loan and our Line of Credit and terminated our Credit Facility. We recorded the balance of our unamortized debt discount in the amount of $238 to interest expense in conjunction with the extinguishment of the term loan. 

On August 12, 2019, we issued the Notes, which consist of an aggregate principal amount of $172,500 of convertible senior notes. The Notes mature on August 15, 2025, unless earlier repurchased or converted and bear interest at a rate of 1.375% payable semi annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year beginning on February 15, 2020. The Notes are initially convertible at a conversion rate of 3.5273 shares of the common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $283.50 per share of common stock. Noteholders may convert their Notes at their option only in the following circumstances: (i) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on December 31, 2019 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price per share of  our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for each of at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter; (ii) during the five consecutive business days immediately after any 10 consecutive trading day period (such 10 consecutive trading day period, the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of our common stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such trading day; (iii) upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on our common stock, including certain distributions, the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the indenture governing the Notes) or a transaction resulting in the Company’s common stock converting into other securities or property or assets; and (iv) at any time from, and including, April 15, 2025 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date.  Upon conversion, we will pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election. Our current intent is to settle conversions entirely in shares of common stock. We will reevaluate this policy from time to time as conversion notices are received from holders of the Notes. The circumstances required to allow the holders to convert their Notes were not met during the three months ended December 31, 2019.  As of December 31, 2019, the if-converted value of the Notes did not exceed the principal balance.

We accounted for the transaction by bifurcating the Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was $141,427 upon issuance and was calculated by using the income approach and measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated convertible feature.  The implied interest rate (a Level 3 unobservable input) assuming no conversion option was estimated using the Tsiveriotis-Frenandes model; all other assumptions used in measuring the fair value represent what market participants would use in pricing the liability component, including market interest rates, credit standing, and yield curves, all of which are defined as Level 2 observable inputs.  The carrying amount of the equity component representing the conversion option was $31,073 and was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the Notes. The equity component is not remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification. The excess of the principal amount of the liability component over its carrying amount (the "Debt Discount") will be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the six-year contractual term of the Notes.

Debt issuance costs related to the Notes comprised of discounts and commissions payable to the initial purchasers of $5,175 and third party offering costs of $255. We allocated the total amount incurred to the liability and equity components of the Notes based on their relative values. Issuance costs attributable to the liability component were $4,452 and will be amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term.  Issuance costs attributable to the equity component were netted with the equity component in stockholders’ equity.

The net carrying amount of the Notes were as follows:

The net carrying amount of the equity component of the Notes were as follows:

We recognized interest expense on the Notes as follows:

The effective interest rate of the liability component of the note is approximately 5.5%.

Note 7. Stockholders' Equity

Public Offering of Common Stock

On August 12, 2019, we completed the sale and issuance of a total of 431,250 shares of our common stock, which includes our underwriters' exercise in full of an option to purchase up to an additional 56,250 shares. The offering price to the public was $210.00 per share. The total proceeds we received from the offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses we paid was $84,995. 

Stock-Based Compensation

Amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements related to stock-based compensation are as follows:

Stock-based compensation expense is included in cost of revenues, selling, general and administrative, and research and development expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following is a summary of stock option and restricted stock unit ("RSU") award activity for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 (shares in thousands):

Eight of the RSUs granted during the nine months ended December 31, 2019 were subject to performance and service conditions and are considered performance share units ("PSUs"). 

During the three months ended December 31, 2019, we awarded four PSUs to key employees of GPT that are subject to both service and performance conditions ("GPT PSUs"). The GPT PSUs had a grant date fair value of $240.35 per share and vest based on continued service, completion of certain compliance requirements related to the acquisition; and achievement of specific financial performance targets for the period from January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021.  The quantity of shares that will be issued upon vesting will range from 0% to 150% of the targeted number of shares; if financial performance is less than 90% of targets, then no shares will vest. 

During the three months ended December 31, 2019, we adjusted our estimate of performance share units expected to vest, based on actual results achieved including the impact of the GPT Acquisition. As a result, we recorded a cumulative effect catch up of $2,066 during the period ($1,561 net of tax as well as $0.38 and $0.35 per basic and diluted share for the nine months ended December 31, 2019, respectively), which is recorded in general and administrative costs on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. In the future, we expect non-cash stock based compensation expense to increase approximately $533 per quarter as a result of our new estimate of performance share units expected to vest. 

During the three months ended June 30, 2019, we awarded 8 PSUs that are subject to both service and performance conditions to eligible employees. The PSUs had a grant date fair value of $202.00 per share and vest based on our achievement of specific performance criteria for the three-year period from April 1, 2019 through March 31, 2022 and on continued service through June 15, 2022. The quantity of shares that will be issued upon vesting will range from 0% to 200% of the targeted number of shares; if the defined minimum targets are not met, then no shares will vest.  

Note 8. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share (“diluted EPS”) is computed similarly to basic earnings (loss) per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities were exercised. Potentially dilutive securities include common shares related to stock options and RSUs (collectively “stock awards”). Stock awards are excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS in the event that they are subject to performance conditions that have not yet been achieved or are antidilutive. Diluted EPS considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential common shares would have an antidilutive effect. There was no dilution in our diluted EPS calculation for the three months ended December 31, 2019 because we incurred a net loss and the effect would have been antidilutive.

The impact of the assumed conversion of the Notes calculated under the if-converted method was anti-dilutive, and as such shares underlying the Notes were excluded from the diluted EPS calculation for the three and nine month period ended December 31, 2019. 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share (shares in thousands):

The following stock awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS:

Note 9. Income Taxes

For interim income tax reporting, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply this effective tax rate to our year-to-date pre-tax income. Each quarter, our estimate of the annual effective tax rate is updated, and if the estimated effective tax rate changes, a cumulative adjustment is made. Additionally, the tax effects of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items are recognized as discrete items in the interim period in which the events occur. The impact of changes in tax laws or rates on deferred tax amounts, impairments of non-deductible goodwill, excess benefits from stock-based compensation, and changes in tax reserves resulting from the finalization of tax audits or reviews are examples of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items that are recognized as discrete items in the interim period in which the event occurs. There is a potential for volatility of the effective tax rate due to several factors, including changes in the mix of the pre-tax income and the jurisdictions to which it relates, changes in tax laws and foreign tax holidays, settlement with taxing authorities, and foreign currency fluctuations.

Our effective income tax rate was (11.0)% and 9.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively and 20.7% and 8.6% for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2019 differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily due to the benefit of share-based payment awards for employees, and research and development tax credits, partially offset by expenses for state income taxes, the limitations imposed by Section 162(m), and the foreign rate differential.

Since we are subject to audit by various taxing authorities, it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change during the next 12 months. However, we do not expect the change, if any, to have a material effect on our financial condition or results of operations within the next 12 months.

Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies

In February 2018, Dr. James L. Orrington II filed a putative civil class action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division, alleging that we sent unsolicited advertisements to telephone facsimile machines. The complaint included counts alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, Conversion, Nuisance, and Trespass to Chattels.  The plaintiff sought monetary damages, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees. In January 2019, we received preliminary court approval of a class action settlement with Dr. James L. Orrington II and the class in the amount of $3,300, and we received final approval on May 28, 2019. We recorded the final settlement amount on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the year ended March 31, 2019 and a corresponding liability was included as legal liability on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The settlement was paid in full during the nine months ended December 31, 2019. 

Note 11. Significant Transactions

GPT Acquisition

On October 31, 2019, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of GPT, which will be accounted for as a new reportable segment - Biopharmaceutical Development. The acquisition of GPT expands our presence into a new market--immunoassays and peptide synthesis solutions--that accelerate the discovery, development, and manufacturing of biotherapeutic drugs. GPT systems include laboratory instruments, consumables, kits, and software that maximize laboratory productivity by miniaturizing and automating immunoassays at nanoliter scale. Protein detection is used most frequently by pharmaceutical and biotech companies who are developing protein-based drugs. This division also provides instruments, consumables, and software for the chemical synthesis of peptides from amino acids which are used in the discovery of new peptide-based drug therapies.  After adjustments, we paid cash consideration of $181,547 to the sellers in the transaction.  We used cash on hand to finance the acquisition, which we raised from an equity offering and a convertible debt issuance during the three months ended September 30, 2019. The results of GPT have been included from November 1, 2019. The acquisition was considered a stock purchase for tax purposes. 

Preliminary Allocation of Purchase Price

We accounted for the GPT Acquisition as the purchase of a business under U.S. GAAP. Under the acquisition method of accounting, the assets of GPT will be recorded as of the acquisition date, at their respective estimated fair values, and consolidated with those of Mesa. The estimated consideration and preliminary purchase price allocation has been prepared using a preliminary valuation. We obtained the information used to prepare the preliminary valuation during due diligence and from other sources. The final purchase price allocation will be completed within one year of the closing of the transaction, and may be refined in the coming months as we learn more about GPT and therefore we can more accurately allocate the purchase price. Only items identified as of the acquisition date are considered for subsequent adjustment. The preparation of the valuation required the use of Level 3 inputs, which are subject to significant assumptions and estimates. Critical estimates included, but were not limited to, future expected cash flows, including projected revenues and expenses, and the applicable discount rates. These estimates were based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable; however, actual results may differ from these estimates.  The following table summarizes the allocation of the preliminary purchase price as of October 31, 2019:

This preliminary purchase price allocation is subject to adjustment as purchase accounting is finalized. The final purchase price allocation will be determined when we have completed the detailed valuations and necessary calculations. The final allocation could differ materially from the preliminary allocation used in the pro forma adjustments. The final allocation may include, but not be limited to: (1) changes in allocations to intangible assets such as trade names, technology and customer relationships as well as goodwill (2) changes to inventory and (3) other changes to assets and liabilities.

Acquisition related costs of $1,200 for the nine months ended December 31, 2019 are not included as a component of consideration transferred, but are expensed in the periods in which the costs are incurred and are reflected on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations in general and administrative expenses.

Unaudited Pro Forma Information

GPT's operations contributed $5,637 to revenues and ($4,997) of net loss to our consolidated results during the three months ended December 31, 2019. We included the operating results of GPT in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations beginning on November 1, 2019, subsequent to the acquisition date. The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of Mesa and GPT as if the acquisition had occurred on April 1, 2018 after giving effect to certain pro forma adjustments. The pro forma adjustments reflected only include those adjustments that are directly attributable to the GPT Acquisition, factually supportable and have a recurring impact; they do not reflect any adjustments for anticipated expense savings resulting from the acquisition and are not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have actually occurred had the transaction been consummated on April 1, 2018 or of future results.

(1) Net revenues were adjusted to include net revenues of GPT. 

(2) Pro forma adjustments to net earnings attributable to Mesa include the following:

Prior to the GPT Acquisition, GPT did not generate monthly or quarterly financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as such, it is impracticable for us to present pro forma financial results for the three months ended December 31, 2019. 

IBP Acquisition

In April 2019, we completed a business combination (the “IBP Acquisition”) whereby we acquired the common stock of IBP Medical GmbH, a company whose business manufactures medical meters used to test various parameters of dialysis fluid (dialysate), and the proper calibration and operation of a dialysis machine.  During the nine months ended December 31, 2019, we allocated the purchase price according to the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed using information obtained during due diligence and through the use of financial and other information available to us. Fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired was determined using Level 3 inputs (unobservable inputs) based on a discounted cash flow method.

Dissolution of Packaging Division

During the year ended March 31, 2019, we made the decision to exit the packaging business (the Cold Chain Packaging Reportable Segment) by or before March 31, 2020 because it has historically been our least profitable segment and was no longer aligned with our long-term strategic goals.  During the nine months ended December 31, 2019, we stopped providing consulting services, and we stopped seeking or accepting new customers. We reduced the division's costs by relocating most of the administrative functions to our headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado, and eliminating the division's sales force. Throughout the nine months ended December 31, 2019, we assisted our customers in transitioning their business to other packaging vendors and we stopped purchasing new inventory.  During the three months ended December 31, 2019, we completed the process of liquidating our remaining inventory and exiting the business.  As a result of completing our final sales in the division, we wrote off the remaining value of intangibles and goodwill, resulting in a charge to impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets of $276. As of December 31, 2019, we have $132 of accounts receivable, net of allowances that we expect to substantially collect during the three months ending March 31, 2020. Disposal of the Packaging Division reportable segment represents a strategic shift in our business; however, since the division represents our smallest reportable segment with no major effect on our operations or financial results, we have not accounted for the exit as a discontinued operation. 

Note 12. Segment Information

As of December 31, 2019, we had five reportable segments, including the new Biopharmaceutical Development reportable segment that we added as a result of the GPT Acquisition discussed in Note 11. "Significant Transactions": Sterilization and Disinfection Control, Instruments, Biopharmaceutical Development, Cold Chain Monitoring, and Cold Chain Packaging. Although we have completed the exit of the Packaging Division, since the exit does not qualify for discontinued operations, we will continue to disclose segment results for comparability purposes. The following tables set forth our segment information:

The following table sets forth assets by reportable segment:

Note 13. Subsequent Event

In January 2020, we announced that our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per share of common stock, payable on March 16, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 28, 2020.