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SYNNEX CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

INDEX

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(currency and share amounts in thousands, except for par value)

(Amounts may not add due to rounding)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(currency and share amounts in thousands, except for per share amounts)

(unaudited)

(Amounts may not add due to rounding)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(currency in thousands)

(unaudited)

(Amounts may not add due to rounding)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

SYNNEX CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(currency in thousands)

(unaudited)

(Amounts may not add due to rounding)

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

NOTE 1-ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

SYNNEX Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, herein referred to as "SYNNEX" or the "Company") is a business process services company headquartered in Fremont, California and has operations in North and South America, Asia-Pacific and Europe.

The Company has two reportable segments: Technology Solutions and Concentrix. The Technology Solutions segment distributes a broad range of information technology systems and products and also provides systems design and integration solutions. The Concentrix segment offers a portfolio of strategic solutions and end-to-end global business outsourcing services focused on customer engagement, process optimization, technology innovation, front and back-office automation and business transformation to clients in ten identified industry verticals.

The accompanying interim unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements as of August 31, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 have been prepared by the Company in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The amounts as of November 30, 2017 have been derived from the Company's annual audited financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to state fairly the financial position of the Company and its results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the annual audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017 .

Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of financial results for a full year, and the Company makes no representations related thereto. Certain columns and rows may not add due to the use of rounded numbers. Percentages presented are calculated from the underlying numbers in Dollars.

NOTE 2-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

For a discussion of the Company's significant accounting policies, please see the discussion in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2017 . Accounting pronouncements adopted during the nine months ended August 31, 2018 are discussed below.

Concentration of credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and derivative instruments.

The Company's cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments are transacted and maintained with financial institutions with high credit standing, and their compositions and maturities are regularly monitored by management. Through August 31, 2018 , the Company had not experienced any credit losses on such deposits and derivative instruments.

Accounts receivable include amounts due from customers and original equipment manufacturer ("OEM") vendors primarily in the technology industry. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary, but generally requires no collateral. The Company also maintains allowances for potential credit losses. In estimating the required allowances, the Company takes into consideration the overall quality and aging of the receivable portfolio, the existence of a limited amount of credit insurance and specifically identified customer and vendor risks. Through August 31, 2018 , such losses have been within management's expectations.

One customer accounted for 16% and 17% of the Company's total revenue during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 , respectively. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 , the same customer accounted for 22% and 20% , respectively, of the Company's total revenue. Products purchased from the Company's largest OEM supplier, HP Inc.,

accounted for approximately 13% of total revenue during both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and approximately 14% of total revenue during both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 .

As of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 , one customer comprised 17% and 12% , respectively, of the total accounts receivable balance.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost is computed based on the weighted-average method. Inventories are comprised of finished goods and work-in-process. Finished goods include products purchased for resale, system components purchased for both resale and for use in the Company's systems design and integration business and completed systems. Work-in-process inventories are not material to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period amounts in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to conform to current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as previously reported.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncement

In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standard Board (the "FASB") issued guidance clarifying the accounting for capitalizing implementation costs incurred by a customer in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. Under the new guidance, implementation costs related to a cloud computing arrangement will be deferred or expensed as incurred, in accordance with the existing guidance for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal-use software license). The amendments also require the customer to expense the capitalized implementation costs of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract over the term of the hosting arrangement, which includes reasonably certain renewals. The guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance prospectively in the third quarter of fiscal year 2018 . The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance which changes the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. The guidance requires the income tax effects of changes in the Company's stock price from the grant date to the vesting date of the employee stock compensation to be recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations within income tax expense instead of within additional paid-in capital and changed its classification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows from financing activities to operating activities. The guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018 and recorded excess tax benefits within income tax expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations in fiscal year 2018 and classified such benefits in operating activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows, on a prospective basis. The adoption did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

In August 2018, the FASB issued guidance to improve the effectiveness of fair value measurement disclosures by removing or modifying certain disclosure requirements and adding other requirements. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. Certain amendments should be applied prospectively, while all other amendments should be applied retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance.

In July 2018, the FASB issued guidance that makes minor improvements and clarifications of several different FASB Accounting Standards Codification areas based on comments and suggestions made by various stakeholders. Certain updates are applicable immediately while others provide for a transition period to adopt as part of fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and December 15, 2018.  The guidance applicable immediately did not have a material impact on the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company is evaluating the impact of guidance applicable in future periods.

In June 2016, the FASB issued a new credit loss standard that replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP. The new impairment model requires immediate recognition of estimated credit losses expected to occur for most financial assets and certain other instruments. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 is permitted. Entities will apply the standard's provisions as a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the first effective reporting period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance.

In February 2016, the FASB issued a new standard which revises various aspects of accounting for leases. The most significant impact to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements relates to the recognition by a lessee of a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for virtually all of its leases other than short-term leases. The liability will be equal to the present value of lease payments. The asset will be based on the liability, subject to adjustment, such as for initial direct costs. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee primarily will depend on its classification. For income statement purposes, operating leases will result in a straight line expense while finance leases will result in a front-loaded expense pattern. This accounting standard will be applicable to the Company at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2020 using a modified retrospective approach and early adoption is permitted. In July 2018, the FASB issued amended guidance which provided additional transition methods and a lessor practical expedient for separating lease and non-lease components. The Company expects that most of its operating lease commitments will be subject to the new standard and recognized as operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption and is currently evaluating the impact on its Consolidated Financial Statements upon the adoption of this new standard.

In January 2016, the FASB issued new guidance which amends various aspects of the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. With respect to the Company's consolidated financial statements, the most significant impact relates to the accounting for equity investments (other than those that are consolidated or accounted under the equity method) which will be measured at fair value through earnings. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods, and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted only for certain provisions. The amendments should be applied by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption, with other amendments related specifically to equity securities without readily determinable fair values applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance.

In May 2014, the FASB issued a comprehensive new revenue recognition standard for contracts with customers that will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The core principle of this standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the standard provides a five-step analysis of transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. Other major provisions include the capitalization and amortization of certain contract costs, ensuring the time value of money is considered in the transaction price, and allowing estimates of variable consideration to be recognized before contingencies are resolved in certain circumstances. This guidance also requires enhanced disclosures regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from an entity's contracts with customers. In August 2015, the FASB amended this accounting standard and postponed the implementation date to fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early application for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016 is permitted. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. This accounting standard will be applicable to the Company at the beginning of its first quarter of fiscal year 2019. The guidance is expected to change some net versus gross classifications on certain Technology Solutions business contracts, specifically software renewals, software bundles, antivirus software and services, and fixed-term software licenses. However, the impact to consolidated revenue and net income is not expected to be material.  The company continues to identify the appropriate changes to its business processes, systems, and controls to support revenue recognition. The company is in the process of implementing the appropriate changes to its business processes, systems, and controls to support revenue recognition. Additionally, the Company is in the process of determining the transition method and evaluating the impact of the expanded disclosure requirements.

NOTE 3-ACQUISITIONS:

Fiscal 2017 acquisitions

On September 1, 2017, the Company acquired the North America and Latin America distribution businesses of Datatec Limited, a public limited company incorporated in the Republic of South Africa ("Datatec"), through the purchase of 100% of the shares of its subsidiary, Westcon Group, Inc., a Delaware company ("Westcon-Comstor Americas") for a purchase price of approximately $633,568 . The purchase price was comprised of $602,739 paid in cash, fair value of contingent consideration payable of $33,098 and a refund of $2,269 receivable from Datatec towards the settlement of certain pre-acquisition intra Datatec group transactions. During the nine months ended August 31, 2018 , the Company received $2,269 from Datatec and classified this amount in investing activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company also recorded measurement period adjustments of  $961  to the fair value of acquired net assets with a corresponding reduction to goodwill. Up to August 31, 2018 , acquisition-related and integration expenses, net of a benefit related to interest rate swaps, were  $7,439 , of which $2,498 and $3,715 were incurred during the three and nine months ended  August 31, 2018 , respectively. Acquisition-related and integration charges were recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses," other than a benefit of $2,634 , which was recorded in "Interest expense and other finance charges, net" due to the de-designation of an interest rate swap associated with the planned termination of a Westcon-Comstor Americas debt.

Under the terms of the acquisition agreement with Datatec, contingent consideration of up to $200,000 would be payable in cash if certain gross profit targets were achieved for the twelve-month period ended February 28, 2018. The Company and Datatec are in the process of finalizing the amount of contingent consideration payable. Any difference between the fair value of the contingent consideration recorded by the Company and the actual amount payable will be recorded in the "Consolidated Statement of Operations."

On July 31, 2017, the Company acquired 100% of Tigerspike Pty Ltd, a digital products company incorporated in Australia, specializing in strategy, experience design, development and systems integration, for a preliminary purchase price of $68,457 , including a holdback amount which was payable to the sellers upon the finalization of post-closing adjustments. During the first quarter of fiscal year 2018, the Company recorded certain immaterial measurement period adjustments to the fair value of assumed net tangible liabilities, decreasing goodwill by $631 and the purchase price by  $1,443 , resulting in a final purchase price of $67,014 , and paid the remaining holdback amount of $8,191 to the sellers.

NOTE 4-SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION:

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense for all share-based awards made to employees and directors, including employee stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units and employee stock purchases, based on estimated fair values.

The following table summarizes the number of share-based awards granted under the Company's 2013 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 , and the grant-date fair value of those awards:

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 as follows:

Substantially all of the share-based compensation expense was recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

NOTE 5-BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS:

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

Restricted cash balances relate primarily to temporary restrictions caused by the timing of lockbox collections under borrowing arrangements, the issuance of bank guarantees and a government grant.

Depreciation expense was $22,511 and $67,031 for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and $20,185 and $59,058 for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 .

Amortization expense was $26,197 and $79,183 for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and $16,688 and $49,244 for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 .

Estimated future amortization expense of the Company's intangible assets is as follows:

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): 

Reclassification of gains and losses on cash flow hedges into earnings are recorded in "Interest expense and finance charges, net" in the Company's "Consolidated Statements of Operations."

NOTE 6-INVESTMENTS:

The carrying amount of the Company's investments is shown in the table below:

Short-term trading securities consist of the Company's equity interest in a company obtained through a stock swap arrangement, whereby the Company's investment in the equity security of a private entity, classified as a long-term cost-method investment, was acquired by the investee's parent for equivalent shares of the parent company, for which the fair value is readily determinable. Short-term held-to-maturity investments consist primarily of term deposits with maturities from the date of purchase greater than three months and less than one year. These term deposits are held until the maturity date and are not traded. Long-term available-for-sale securities consist of investments in other companies' equity securities and foreign government bonds purchased pursuant to local regulations, maturing in fiscal year 2023. Long-term held-to-maturity investments consist primarily of term deposits with maturities not exceeding one year. These term deposits are renewed due to certain restrictions under the terms of an acquisition arrangement. Long-term cost-method investments consist of investments in equity securities of private entities.

Trading and available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value in each reporting period and therefore the carrying value of these securities equals their fair value (See Note 8 ). Available-for-sale securities in a continuous unrealized loss position for longer than 12 months are not material. For cost-method investments, the Company records an impairment charge when the decline in fair value is determined to be other-than-temporary. The fair value of cost-method investments is based on

an internal valuation of the investees.

Cash flows from purchases and maturities of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities are classified as cash flows from investing activities and reported gross on a combined basis as these principally represent cash flows from held-to-maturity securities.

NOTE 7-DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is exposed to foreign currency risk, interest rate risk, equity risk, commodity price changes and credit risk. The Company's transactions in most of its foreign operations are primarily denominated in local currency . The Company enters into transactions, and owns monetary assets and liabilities, that are denominated in currencies other than the legal entity's functional currency. The Company may enter into forward contracts, option contracts, swaps, or other derivative instruments to offset a portion of the risk on expected future cash flows, on net investments in certain foreign subsidiaries and on certain existing assets and liabilities. However, the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, accounting considerations and the prohibitive economic cost of hedging particular exposures. There can be no assurance the hedges will offset more than a portion of the financial impact resulting from movements in foreign currency exchange or interest rates.

All derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of a derivative are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as "Other income (expense), net" or as a component of "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, as discussed below.

As part of its risk management strategy, the Company uses short-term forward contracts to offset the foreign exchange risk on assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the respective entities. These forward-exchange contracts are not designated as hedging instruments. The forward exchange contracts are recorded at fair value in each reporting period and any gains or losses, resulting from the changes in fair value, are recorded in earnings in the period of change.

The Company also uses interest rate swaps to economically convert a portion of its variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt. The swaps have maturities up to September 2022. These swaps may be designated as cash flow hedges of the variability in interest payments due to changes in the contractually specified interest rates of the Company's debt. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges are recorded in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of interest expense are recognized in "Interest expense and finance charges, net" in the same period as the related expense is recognized.

Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges must be de-designated as hedges when it is probable the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur in the initially identified time period or within a subsequent two-month time period. Deferred gains and losses in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" associated with such derivative instruments are reclassified immediately into "Interest expense and finance charges, net." Any subsequent changes in fair value of such derivative instruments are reflected in "Interest expense and finance charges, net" unless they are re-designated as hedges of other transactions.

Generally, the Company does not use derivative instruments to cover equity risk and credit risk. The Company's policy is not to allow the use of derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. The fair values of the Company's derivative instruments are also disclosed in Note 8 .

The following table summarizes the fair value of the Company's derivative instruments as of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 :

The notional amounts of the foreign exchange forward contracts that were outstanding as of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 were $427,988 and $248,069 , respectively. The notional amounts represent the gross amounts of foreign currency, including the Brazilian Real, Indian Rupee, Chilean Peso, Canadian Dollar, Philippines Peso, British Pound, Euro, Colombian Peso, Chinese Yuan, and Mexican Peso, that will be bought or sold at maturity. The contracts mature in six months or less. In relation to its forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments, the Company recorded net losses of $8,469 and $2,794 , respectively, during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and net losses of $1,581  and  $3,780 , respectively, during the  three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 , in "Other income (expense), net."

As of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 , the Company had interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, with aggregate notional amounts of $500,000 and $600,000 , respectively. The swaps have maturities up to September 2022. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 , the Company recorded gains before taxes of $1,067 and $8,524 , respectively, in "Other comprehensive income (loss)" related to changes in the fair value of its derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 , the Company recorded losses before taxes of $577 and gains before taxes of $331 , respectively, in "Other comprehensive income (loss)" related to changes in the fair value of its derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedging instruments. During the nine months ended August 31, 2018 , the Company de-designated a swap with a notional value of $100,000 and reclassified deferred gains before taxes of $2,634 into "Interest expense and finance charges, net." Existing gains in "Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)" that are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the normal course of business within the next twelve months are not material.

The net effect on earnings of the interest rate swaps are presented in "Interest expense and finance charges, net." The net earnings effect before taxes is shown in the following table at settlement values:

In the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the Company does not offset derivative assets against liabilities in master netting arrangements. If derivative exposures covered by a qualifying master netting agreement had been netted in the Consolidated

Statement of Financial Position, the total derivative asset and liability positions would have been reduced by $1,358 each as of August 31, 2018 and $1,352 each as of November 30, 2017 .

Credit exposure for derivative financial instruments is limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties' obligations under the contracts exceed our obligations to the counterparties. We manage the potential risk of credit losses through careful evaluation of counterparty credit standing and selection of counterparties from a limited group of financial institutions.

NOTE 8-FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:

The Company's fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company's investments and financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

The Company's cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments in money market funds and term deposits with maturity periods of three months or less. The carrying values of cash equivalents approximate fair value since they are near their maturity. Investments in trading and available-for-sale securities consist of equity securities and are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. The fair values of forward exchange contracts are measured based on the foreign currency spot and forward rates quoted by the banks or foreign currency dealers. Fair values of long-term foreign currency exchange contract and interest rate swaps are measured using standard valuation models using inputs that are readily available in public markets, or can be derived from observable market transactions, including the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") spot and forward rates. The effect of nonperformance risk on the fair value of derivative instruments was not material as of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 .

Contingent consideration payable represents acquisition-related future potential earn-out payments. The fair value of the contingent consideration liability was based on a probabilistic analysis using an option pricing model as implemented via a Monte Carlo simulation. The model considered an expected case forecast for the remainder of the earn-out period, estimated

volatility around the forecast, a measure of systematic risk as captured by a market price of risk adjustment, and a discount rate including non-performance risk. There was  no  change in fair value during the nine months ended August 31, 2018 .

The carrying values of held-to-maturity securities with maturities less than one year, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term debt approximate fair value due to their short maturities and interest rates which are variable in nature. The carrying value of the Company's term loans approximate their fair value since they bear interest rates that are similar to existing market rates.

During the nine months ended August 31, 2018 , there were no transfers between the fair value measurement category levels.

NOTE 9-ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE ARRANGEMENTS:

The Company has an uncommitted supply-chain financing program with a global financial institution under which trade accounts receivable of certain customers and their affiliates may be acquired, without recourse, by the financial institution. Available capacity under this program is dependent on the level of our trade accounts receivable with these customers and the financial institution's willingness to purchase such receivables. As of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 , accounts receivable sold to and held by the financial institution under this program were $32,497 and $49,826 , respectively. Discount fees related to the sale of trade accounts receivable under this facility are included in "Interest expense and finance charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 , discount fees were not material to the Company's results of operations.

SYNNEX Infotec, the Company's Japanese Technology Solutions subsidiary, has arrangements with financial institutions for the sale and financing of approved accounts receivable and notes receivable. The amounts outstanding under these arrangements that were sold, but not collected, as of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 were $2,641 and $2,306 , respectively.

The Company also has other financing agreements in North America with financial institutions ("Flooring Companies") to allow certain customers of the Company to finance their purchases directly with the Flooring Companies. Under these agreements, the Flooring Companies pay to the Company the selling price of products sold to customers, less a discount, within approximately 15 to 30 days from the date of sale. The Company is contingently liable to repurchase inventory sold under flooring agreements in the event of any default by its customers under the agreement and such inventory being repossessed by the Flooring Companies. Please see Note 17 for further information.

The following table summarizes the net sales financed through flooring agreements and the flooring fees incurred:

As of August 31, 2018 and November 30, 2017 , accounts receivable subject to flooring agreements were $84,946 and $65,684 , respectively.

NOTE 10-BORROWINGS:

SYNNEX United States accounts receivable securitization arrangement

In the United States, the Company has an accounts receivable securitization program to provide additional capital for its operations (the "U.S. AR Arrangement"). Prior to the amendment described in this paragraph, under the terms of the U.S. AR Arrangement, the Company's subsidiary that is the borrower under this facility could borrow up to a maximum of $600,000 based upon eligible trade accounts receivable denominated in United States dollars. In addition, the U.S. AR Arrangement included an accordion feature to allow requests for an increase in the lenders' commitment by an additional $120,000 . In May 2018, the U.S. AR Arrangement was amended to increase the maximum borrowing amount to $850,000 and the accordion feature was increased to $150,000 . The amendment also extended the expiration date of the U.S. AR Arrangement from November 2019 to May 2020 . The effective borrowing cost under the U.S. AR Arrangement is a blended rate based upon the composition of the lenders that includes prevailing dealer commercial paper rates and a rate based upon LIBOR, provided that LIBOR shall not be less than zero . In addition, a program fee of 0.75% p er annum based on the used portion of the commitment, and a facility fee of 0.35% per annum is payable on the adjusted commitment of the lenders.

Under the terms of the U.S. AR Arrangement, the Company and two of its U.S. subsidiaries sell, on a revolving basis, their receivables (other than certain specifically excluded receivables) to a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary. The borrowings are funded by pledging all of the rights, title and interest in and to the receivables acquired by the Company's bankruptcy-remote subsidiary as security. Any amounts received under the U.S. AR Arrangement are recorded as debt on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

SYNNEX Canada accounts receivable securitization arrangement

In May 2017, SYNNEX Canada Limited ("SYNNEX Canada") entered into an accounts receivable securitization program with a bank to borrow up to CAD65,000 , or $49,847 , in exchange for the transfer of eligible trade accounts receivable, on an ongoing revolving basis through May 10, 2020. The program included an accordion feature to allow a request to increase the bank's commitment by an additional CAD25,000 , or $19,172 . In May 2018, the agreement was amended to increase the bank's purchase commitment to CAD100,000 , or $76,687 . The accordion feature was amended to allow requests to increase the bank's commitment by up to an additional CAD50,000 , or $38,344 . Any amounts received under this arrangement are recorded as debt on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The effective borrowing cost is based on the weighted average of the

Canadian Dollar Offered Rate plus a margin of 2.00% per annum and the prevailing lender commercial paper rates. In addition, SYNNEX Canada is obligated to pay a program fee of 0.75% per annum based on the used portion of the commitment. It will pay a fee of 0.40% per annum for any unused portion of the commitment up to CAD60,000 , or $46,012 , and when the unused portion exceeds CAD60,000 , or $46,012 , a fee of 0.40% on the first CAD25,000 , or $19,172 , of the unused portion and a fee of 0.55% per annum of the remaining unused commitment.

Westcon-Comstor North America revolving line of credit facility

In connection with the acquisition of Westcon-Comstor Americas effective September 1, 2017, the Company assumed a syndicated bank credit facility of some of the North American subsidiaries the Company acquired, comprising a  $350,000  commitment for a revolving credit facility, maturing in January 2021 . In May 2018 , as a result of its integration activities, the Company terminated this facility. Interest on the Westcon-Comstor North America facility was based on LIBOR, plus a margin which could range from  1.25%  to  1.75% , or an index rate, plus a margin which could range from  0.25%  to  0.75% , at the borrowers option, and a commitment fee of 0.20% .

Westcon-Comstor Latin America revolving lines of credit facilities 

In connection with the acquisition of Westcon-Comstor Americas effective September 1, 2017, the Company also assumed credit facilities of some of the Central and South American subsidiaries the Company acquired (the "Westcon-Comstor LATAM facilities"). The Westcon-Comstor LATAM facilities maintained with financial institutions in the respective countries are denominated in local currency of such countries or United States Dollars and aggregate to  $70,663  in revolving commitments, after termination of certain facilities by the Company during fiscal year 2018. One of the Westcon-Comstor LATAM facilities comprising  $40,000  in revolving commitments matures in February 2020 . The remaining Westcon-Comstor LATAM facilities aggregating  $30,663  in revolving commitments mature in one year or less. The Company guarantees the obligations under these credit facilities. The terms of borrowing under these lines of credit vary from country to country, depending on local market conditions, and the interest rates range from  4.90%  to  12.74% .

SYNNEX Japan credit facility

SYNNEX Infotec has a credit agreement with a group of financial institutions for a maximum commitment of ¥14,000,000 , or $126,092 . The credit facility is comprised of a ¥6,000,000 , or $54,039 , term loan and a ¥8,000,000 , or $72,053 , short-term revolving credit facility. The interest rate for the term loan and revolving credit facility is based on the Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate, plus a margin of 0.70% per annum. The unused line fee on the revolving credit facility is 0.10% per annum. This credit facility expires in November 2018. The term loan can be repaid at any time prior to the expiration date without penalty. The Company has guaranteed the obligations of SYNNEX Infotec under this facility.

Concentrix India revolving lines of credit facilities

The Company's Indian subsidiaries have credit facilities with a financial institution to borrow up to an aggregate amount of $22,000 . The interest rate under these facilities is the higher of the bank's minimum lending rate or LIBOR, plus a margin of 0.9% per annum. The Company guarantees the obligations under these credit facilities. These credit facilities can be terminated at any time by the Company's Indian subsidiaries or the financial institution.

SYNNEX United States credit agreement

In the United States, the Company has a senior secured credit agreement (the "U.S. Credit Agreement") with a group of financial institutions. The U.S. Credit Agreement, as amended from time to time, includes a $600,000 commitment for a revolving credit facility and a term loan in the original principal amount of $1,200,000 . The Company may request incremental commitments to increase the principal amount of the revolving line of credit or term loan by $500,000 , plus an additional amount which is dependent upon the Company's pro forma first lien leverage ratio, as calculated under the U.S. Credit Agreement. The U.S. Credit Agreement matures in September 2022 . The outstanding principal amount of the term loan is repayable in quarterly installments of $15,000 , with the unpaid balance due in full on the September 2022 maturity date. Interest on borrowings under the U.S. Credit Agreement can be based on LIBOR or a base rate at the Company's option, plus a margin. The margin for LIBOR loans ranges from 1.25% to 2.00% and the margin for base rate loans ranges from 0.25% to 1.00% , provided that LIBOR shall not be less than zero . The base rate is a variable rate which is the highest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate, plus a margin of 0.5% , (b) the rate of interest announced, from time to time, by the agent, Bank of America, N.A, as its "prime rate," and (c) the Eurodollar Rate, plus 1.0% . The unused revolving credit facility commitment fee ranges from

0.175% to 0.30% per annum. The margins above the applicable interest rates and the revolving commitment fee for revolving loans are based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio, as calculated under the U.S. Credit Agreement. The Company's obligations under the U.S. Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the parent company's and its United States domestic subsidiaries' assets on a pari passu basis with the interests of the lenders under the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement (defined below) pursuant to an intercreditor agreement and are guaranteed by certain of our United States domestic subsidiaries.

SYNNEX United States term loan credit agreement

In order to fund the Convergys acquisition (See Note 18 ), the related refinancing or settlement of Convergys' debt and payment of related fees and expenses, the Company entered into a secured term loan credit agreement on August 9, 2018 (the "U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement") with a group of financial institutions, which provides for the extension of one or more term loans in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,800,000 . The U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement matures in October 2023. In connection with the closing of the Convergys acquisition on October 5, 2018, an initial term loan in the amount of $ 1,450,000 was drawn. Subject to customary conditions, the Company may borrow up to five additional term loans over the 90 day period following the closing of the Convergys acquisition in an amount not to exceed $350,000 . The proceeds of any loan made after the initial funding date must be used initially to repurchase or settle Convergys' outstanding convertible debentures tendered in connection with the acquisition-related mergers until all such convertible debentures have been repurchased or settled, with the remaining balance available for working capital and other corporate purposes. The outstanding principal amount of the term loans is payable in quarterly installments in an amount equal to 1.25% commencing on the last day of the second full fiscal quarter after the initial funding date, with the unpaid balance due in full on the maturity date. Interest on borrowings under the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement can be based on LIBOR or a base rate at the Company's option, plus a margin. The margin for LIBOR loans ranges from 1.25% to 1.75% and the margin for base rate loan ranges from 0.25% to 0.75% , provided that LIBOR shall not be less than zero. The base rate is a variable rate which is the highest of (a)  0.5% plus the greater of (x) the Federal Funds Rate in effect on such day and (y) the overnight bank funding rate in effect on such day, (b) the Eurodollar Rate plus 1.0%  per annum, and (c) the rate of interest last quoted by The Wall Street Journal as the "Prime Rate" in the U.S. The term loan commitment fee ranges from 0.15% to 0.25% per annum. The margins above our applicable interest rates and the term loan commitment fee are based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio as calculated under the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement. The Company's obligations under the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all of the Company and certain of its domestic subsidiaries' assets on a pari passu basis with the interests of the lenders under the existing U.S. Credit Agreement pursuant to an intercreditor agreement, and are guaranteed by certain of its domestic subsidiaries.

On June 28, 2018, the Company had entered into a debt commitment letter (the "Debt Commitment Letter"), with certain financial institutions, to provide a 364-day senior secured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $3,570,000  to fund the Convergys acquisition, refinance the U.S. Credit Agreement should the lenders thereunder not have permitted the incurrence of debt in connection with the acquisition, and to pay the costs and expenses related to the acquisition. The Debt Commitment Letter was terminated in August 2018 upon entering into the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement and obtaining an amendment from the lenders under the U.S. Credit Agreement to permit the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement.

SYNNEX Canada revolving line of credit

In May 2017, SYNNEX Canada entered into an uncommitted revolving line of credit with a bank under which it can borrow up to CAD35,000 , or $26,840 . Borrowings under the facility are secured by eligible inventory and bear interest at a base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.50% to 2.25% depending on the base rate used. The base rate could be a Banker's Acceptance Rate, a Canadian Prime Rate, LIBOR or U.S. Base Rate. As of both August 31, 2018 , and November 30, 2017, there were no borrowings outstanding under this credit facility.

Other borrowings and other term debt

Other borrowings include lines of credit with financial institutions at certain locations outside the United States, factoring of accounts receivable with recourse provisions, capital leases, building mortgages and book overdrafts. As of August 31, 2018 , commitments for revolving credit aggregated  $30,549 . Interest rates and other terms of borrowing under these lines of credit vary from country to country, depending on local market conditions. Borrowings under these facilities are guaranteed by the Company or secured by eligible inventory or accounts receivable.

The maximum commitment amounts for local currency credit facilities have been translated into United States Dollars at August 31, 2018 exchange rates.

Future principal payments

As noted above, as a result of the consummation of the Convergys acquisition, future principal payments will increase as a result of the incurrence of debt under the U.S. Term Loan Credit Agreement.

Interest expense and finance charges

The total interest expense and finance charges for the Company's borrowings were $21,338 and $48,978 , respectively, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 , and $10,224  and  $28,186 , respectively, for the  three and nine months ended August 31, 2017 . The variable interest rates ranged between 0.58% and 11.38% during the three months ended August 31, 2018 , and between 0.58% and 12.74% during the nine months ended August 31, 2018 . The variable interest rates ranged between 0.71% and 4.50% during the three months ended August 31, 2017, and 0.58% and 4.50% during the nine months ended August 31, 2017 .

Subsequent to August 31, 2018, the Company entered into interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional amount of  $1,400,000  to economically convert a portion of its variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt.

Covenant compliance

The Company's credit facilities have a number of covenants and restrictions that, among other things, require the Company to maintain specified financial ratios and satisfy certain financial condition tests. The covenants also limit the Company's ability to incur additional debt, make or forgive intercompany loans, pay dividends and make other types of distributions, make certain acquisitions, repurchase the Company's stock, create liens, cancel debt owed to the Company, enter into agreements with affiliates, modify the nature of the Company's business, enter into sale-leaseback transactions, make certain investments, enter into new real estate leases, transfer and sell assets, cancel or terminate any material contracts and merge or consolidate. As of August 31, 2018 , the Company was in compliance with all material covenants for the above arrangements.

NOTE 11-EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the periods indicated.

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(1) Restricted stock awards granted to employees by the Company are considered participating securities.

NOTE 12-SEGMENT INFORMATION:

Summarized financial information related to the Company's reportable business segments for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 and as of August 31, 2018 and November 31, 2017 is shown below:

Inter-segment elimination represents services and other transactions, principally intercompany loans, between the Company's reportable segments that are eliminated on consolidation.

Geographic information

Shown below is summarized financial information related to the geographic areas in which the Company operates. The revenue attributable to countries is based on the geography of the entities from where the products are delivered or from where customer service contracts are managed.