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Financing Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses

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Financing Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses
 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Financing Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses  
Financing Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses

5.              Financing Receivables and Allowances for Credit Losses

 

As of March 31, 2012, Batesville had $7.0 of customer notes receivable, primarily representing long-term payment plans negotiated to collect unpaid balances.  These notes generally carry repayment terms of up to five years and had a weighted-average interest rate of 5.2% at March 31, 2012.  The current portion of these notes ($4.1) is included in trade receivables, and the long-term portion ($2.9) is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet at March 31, 2012.

 

We evaluate the recoverability of each note receivable quarterly and record allowances based upon the customer’s credit score, historical experience, and individual customer collection experience.  As of March 31, 2012, $2.8 of customer notes receivable were over 31 days past due.  Accordingly, we have established an allowance of $0.7 related to these notes, with a gross balance of $2.2 as of March 31, 2012.   There has not been a significant change in the reserve for doubtful accounts during the periods presented.  Each quarter we perform a detailed review of all notes to determine whether any amounts should be charged off.  Amounts are charged off when they are deemed to no longer be collectible.