Biggest changeThe table below provides a reconciliation of operating income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands): Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Operating income (loss) from continuing operations $ 8,755 $ (9,175) Depreciation and amortization (excluding leased engines depreciation) 1,589 1,231 Asset impairment, restructuring or impairment charges 805 6,592 Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment 5 (10) Security issuance expenses 252 32 Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,406 $ (1,330) Included in the asset impairment, restructuring or impairment charges for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 was a write-down of $0.8 million on the commercial jet engines and parts segment's inventory.
Biggest changeThe table below provides a reconciliation of operating income (loss) from continuing operations to Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands): Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Operating (loss) income from continuing operations $ (4,407) $ 8,755 Depreciation and amortization (excluding leased engines depreciation) 2,525 1,589 Asset impairment, restructuring or impairment charges 1 7,840 805 Loss on sale of property and equipment 8 5 Securities expenses 63 252 Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,029 $ 11,406 The table below provides Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands): Twelve Months Ended March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Overnight Air Cargo $ 4,505 $ 2,854 Ground Equipment Sales 3,314 3,455 Commercial Jet Engines and Parts 7,105 5,200 Corporate and Other (8,895) (103) Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,029 $ 11,406 1 Included in the asset impairment, restructuring or impairment charges for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 was a write-down of $7.3 million on the commercial jet engines and parts segment's inventory, of which, $5.4 million was due to a management decision to monetize three engines by sale to a third party, in which the net carrying values exceeded the estimated proceeds.
Significant increases in inflation rates could, however, have a material impact on future revenue and operating income. 29 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses adjusted earnings before taxes, interest, and depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the SEC, to evaluate the Company's financial performance.
Significant increases in inflation rates could, however, have a material impact on future revenue and operating income. 31 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The Company uses adjusted earnings before taxes, interest, and depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by the SEC, to evaluate the Company's financial performance.
There are also significant estimates made to determine the estimated redemption value of Shanwick's redeemable non-controlling interest ("Shanwick RNCI"). The analysis uses significant inputs such as forecasted earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), discount rate and expected volatility, which require significant management judgment and assumptions. 32
There are also significant estimates made to determine the estimated redemption value of Shanwick's redeemable non-controlling interest ("Shanwick RNCI"). The analysis uses significant inputs such as forecasted earnings before interest and taxes ("EBIT"), discount rate and expected volatility, which require significant management judgment and assumptions. 34
Other segments are typically not susceptible to material seasonal trends. 31 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report.
Other segments are typically not susceptible to material seasonal trends. 33 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates. The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 1 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report.
The AirCo 1 Credit Agreement (the AirCo 1 debt in Note 1 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report) contains an affirmative covenant relating to collateral valuation.
The AirCo 1 Credit Agreement (the AirCo 1 debt in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report) contains an affirmative covenant relating to collateral valuation.
When calculating Adjusted EBITDA, the Company does not add back depreciation expense for aircraft engines that are on lease, as the Company believes this expense matches with the corresponding revenue earned on engine leases. Depreciation expense for leased engines totaled $0.3 million and $1.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
When calculating Adjusted EBITDA, the Company does not add back depreciation expense for aircraft engines that are on lease, as the Company believes this expense matches with the corresponding revenue earned on engine leases. Depreciation expense for leased engines totaled $1.6 million and $0.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
However, ongoing or future disruptions to consumer demand, our supply chain, product pricing inflation, our ability to attract and retain employees, or our ability to procure products and fulfill orders, could negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results in a material manner.
However, ongoing or future disruptions to consumer demand, our supply chain, product pricing inflation, continued increases in interest rates, our ability to attract and retain employees, or our ability to procure products and fulfill orders, could negatively impact the Company’s operations and financial results in a material manner.
We continue to look for proactive ways to mitigate potential impacts of supply chain disruptions at our businesses. The Company believes that inflation has not had a material effect on its manufacturing and commercial jet engine and parts operations, because increased costs to date have been passed on to customers.
We continue to look for proactive ways to mitigate potential impacts of these issues at our businesses. The Company believes that inflation has not had a material effect on its manufacturing and commercial jet engine and parts operations, because increased costs to date have been passed on to customers.
The Company’s Credit Agreement with Minnesota Bank & Trust, a Minnesota state banking corporation (“MBT”) (the Air T debt in Note 1 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report) includes several covenants that are measured once a year at March 31, including but not limited to, a negative covenant requiring a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25.
The Company’s Credit Agreement with Minnesota Bank & Trust, a Minnesota state banking corporation (“MBT”) (the Air T debt in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report) includes several covenants that are measured twice a year at September 30 and March 31, including but not limited to, a negative covenant requiring a debt service coverage ratio of 1.25.
Further, there is significant judgment in determining whether an equity instrument is currently redeemable or not currently redeemable but probable that the equity instrument will become redeemable. Additionally, there are also significant estimates made in the valuation of the Contrail's redeemable non-controlling interest.
Further, there is significant judgment in determining whether an equity instrument is currently redeemable or not currently redeemable but probable that the equity instrument will become redeemable. Additionally, there are also significant estimates made in the valuation of Contrail's RNCI.
Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as: • Economic and industry conditions in the Company’s markets; • The risk that contracts with FedEx could be terminated or adversely modified; • The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx will be reduced; • The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment; • The impact of any terrorist activities on United States soil or abroad; • The Company’s ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels; • The Company's ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations; • The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company’s overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided; • Market acceptance of the Company’s commercial and military equipment and services; • Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services; • Changes in government regulation and technology; • Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments; • Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment; • Market acceptance and operational success of the Company’s relatively new aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; and • The length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements, because of, among other things, potential risks and uncertainties, such as: • Economic and industry conditions in the Company’s markets; • The risk that contracts with FedEx could be terminated or adversely modified; • The risk that the number of aircraft operated for FedEx will be reduced; • The risk that GGS customers will defer or reduce significant orders for deicing equipment; • The impact of any terrorist activities on United States soil or abroad; • The Company’s ability to manage its cost structure for operating expenses, or unanticipated capital requirements, and match them to shifting customer service requirements and production volume levels; • The Company's ability to meet debt service covenants and to refinance existing debt obligations; • The risk of injury or other damage arising from accidents involving the Company’s overnight air cargo operations, equipment or parts sold and/or services provided; • Market acceptance of the Company’s commercial and military equipment and services; • Competition from other providers of similar equipment and services; • Changes in government regulation and technology; • Changes in the value of marketable securities held as investments; • Mild winter weather conditions reducing the demand for deicing equipment; • Market acceptance and operational success of the Company’s relatively new aircraft asset management business and related aircraft capital joint venture; and • Despite our current indebtedness levels, we and our subsidiaries may still be able to incur substantially more debt, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial leverage.
The primary factors contributing to the difference between the federal statutory rate of 21% and the Company’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 were the estimated benefit for the exclusion of income for the Company’s captive insurance company subsidiary under §831(b), the exclusion of the minority owned portion of pretax income of Contrail, state income tax expense, the rate differential for the Net Operating Loss ("NOL") carryback claim and changes in the valuation allowance.
The primary factors contributing to the difference between the federal statutory rate of 21% and the Company’s effective tax rate for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 were the estimated benefit for the exclusion of income for the Company’s captive insurance company subsidiary under §831(b), the exclusion of the minority owned portion of pretax income of Contrail, state income tax expense, and changes in the valuation allowance.
The increase was driven by the $9.1 million offset to general and administrative expenses in the current fiscal year as a result of the ERC credit.
The increase was driven by the $9.1 million offset to general and administrative expenses in the prior fiscal year as a result of the ERC credit that did not recur in the current fiscal year.
Each of our businesses implemented measures to attempt to limit the impact of COVID-19 but we still experienced a substantial number of disruptions, and we experienced and continue to experience a reduction in demand for commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts compared to historical periods.
Each of our businesses implemented measures to attempt to limit the impact of COVID-19 and economic and business issues but we still experienced disruptions, and we experienced a reduction in demand for commercial aircraft, jet engines and parts compared to historical periods.
At March 31, 2022, the ground equipment sales segment’s order backlog was $14.0 million compared to $10.3 million at March 31, 2021. The commercial jet engines and parts segment contributed $57.7 million of revenues in fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 compared to $46.8 million in the prior fiscal year which is an increase of $10.9 million (23%).
At March 31, 2023, the ground equipment sales segment’s order backlog was $13.6 million compared to $14.0 million at March 31, 2022. The commercial jet engines and parts segment contributed $101.7 million of revenues in fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 compared to $57.7 million in the prior fiscal year which is an increase of $44.0 million (76%).
During the year ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded $1.2 million of income tax expense related to continuing operations, which yielded an effective rate of 8.7%.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022, the Company recorded $1.2 million of income tax expense at an effective tax rate of 8.7%.
Adjusted EBITDA for the air cargo segment increased by $0.6 million in the current fiscal year, due primarily to having higher segment operating income as described above. The ground equipment sales segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased by $5.7 million from $9.1 million in the prior year to $3.5 million in the current year.
Adjusted EBITDA for the air cargo segment increased by $1.7 million in the current fiscal year, due primarily to having higher segment operating income as described above. The current fiscal year's ground equipment sales segment Adjusted EBITDA was relatively flat compared to the prior fiscal year's.
See Note 24 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report. The Company also has ownership interests in Insignia and CCI. The operations of these companies are not consolidated into the operations of the Company. See Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report.
Unconsolidated Investments The Company has an ownership interest in Contrail Asset Management, LLC (“CAM”). The operations of CAM are not consolidated into the operations of the Company. See Note 24 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report. The Company also has ownership interests in Insignia and CCI.
In particular, ongoing supply chain disruptions have impacted product availability and costs across all markets including the aviation industry in which our Company operates. Additionally, the United States is experiencing an acute workforce shortage and increasing inflation which has created a hyper-competitive wage environment. Thus far, the direct impact of these items on our businesses have been immaterial.
In addition, ongoing supply chain disruptions have impacted product availability and costs across all markets including the aviation industry in which our Company operates. Additionally, the United States is experiencing an acute workforce shortage and increasing inflation and interests rates which has created a hyper-competitive wage environment and increased debt costs.
Following is a table detailing consolidated non-operating income (expense), net of intercompany during fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 (in thousands): Year Ended March 31, Change 2022 2021 Interest expense, net $ (4,948) $ (4,624) $ (324) Gain on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") 8,331 — 8,331 Income (loss) from equity method investments 37 (723) 760 Other 1,221 2,741 (1,520) Total $ 4,641 $ (2,606) $ 7,247 The Company had net non-operating income of $4.6 million for the year ended March 31, 2022, an increase of $7.2 million from $2.6 million non-operating expense in the prior year.
Following is a table detailing consolidated non-operating income (expense), net of intercompany during fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 (in thousands): Year Ended March 31, Change 2023 2022 Interest expense, net $ (7,935) $ (4,948) $ (2,987) Gain on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") — 8,331 (8,331) Income from equity method investments 1,460 37 1,423 Other (471) 1,221 (1,692) Total $ (6,946) $ 4,641 $ (11,587) The Company had net non-operating loss of $6.9 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 compared to a non-operating income of $4.6 million in the prior fiscal year.
The Company believes it is probable that the cash on hand (including that obtained from the PPP and other current financings), net cash provided by operations from its remaining operating segments, together with its current revolving lines of credit, as amended or replaced, will be sufficient to meet its obligations as they become due in the ordinary course of business for at least 12 months following the date these financial statements are issued. 27 Cash Flows Following is a table of changes in cash flow from continuing operations for the respective years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands): Year Ended March 31, Change 2022 2021 Net Cash Used in Operating Activities $ (33,084) $ (1,823) $ (31,261) Net Cash (Used) Provided by Investing Activities (33,388) 2,516 (35,904) Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 59,254 71 59,183 Effect of foreign currency exchange rates (341) (412) 71 Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash $ (7,559) $ 352 $ (7,911) Cash used in operating activities was $33.1 million in fiscal year 2022 compared to cash used in operating activities of $1.8 million in fiscal year 2021.
As a result, management believes it is probable that the cash on hand and current financings, net cash provided by operations from its remaining operating segments, together with amounts available under our current revolving lines of credit, as amended, will be sufficient to meet its obligations as they become due in the ordinary course of business for at least 12 months following the date these financial statements are issued. 29 Cash Flows Following is a table of changes in cash flow from continuing operations for the respective years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands): Year Ended March 31, Change 2023 2022 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities $ 16,909 $ (33,084) $ 49,993 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (6,168) (33,388) 27,220 Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities (12,380) 59,254 (71,634) Effect of foreign currency exchange rates 361 (341) 702 Net Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash $ (1,278) $ (7,559) $ 6,281 Cash provided by operating activities was $16.9 million in fiscal year 2023 compared to cash used in operating activities of $33.1 million in fiscal year 2022.
The fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact of COVID-19 on economic and market conditions and our businesses in particular, and, as a result, present material uncertainty and risk with respect to us and our results of operations. 26 Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2022, the Company held approximately $8.4 million in total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.
The fluidity of this situation precludes any prediction as to the ultimate adverse impact these issues on economic and market conditions and our businesses in particular, and, as a result, present material uncertainty and risk with respect to us and our results of operations. 27 Liquidity and Capital Resources As of March 31, 2023, the Company held approximately $7.1 million in total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, of which, $0.8 million related to cash collateral for three Opportunity Zone fund investments.
This was primarily due to the current year's increase in net proceeds from lines of credit of $33.0 million, increase in proceeds received from issuance of Trust Preferred Securities ("TruPs") of $10.0 million, and decrease in payments on line of credit of $21.0 million compared to prior year, offset by prior year's proceeds from PPP loan of $8.2 million that did not recur in the current year. 28 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company defines an off-balance sheet arrangement as any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement involving an unconsolidated entity under which a Company has (1) made guarantees, (2) a retained or a contingent interest in transferred assets, (3) an obligation under derivative instruments classified as equity, or (4) any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to the Company, or that engages in leasing, hedging, or research and development arrangements with the Company.
Lastly, the change was also due to the fact that there was no proceeds received from issuance of TruPs in the current fiscal year compared to $11.3 million in the prior fiscal year. 30 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements The Company defines an off-balance sheet arrangement as any transaction, agreement or other contractual arrangement involving an unconsolidated entity under which a Company has (1) made guarantees, (2) a retained or a contingent interest in transferred assets, (3) an obligation under derivative instruments classified as equity, or (4) any obligation arising out of a material variable interest in an unconsolidated entity that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to the Company, or that engages in leasing, hedging, or research and development arrangements with the Company.
The change in the valuation allowance is primarily due to unrealized losses on investments and the generation of foreign tax credits through the NOL carryback claim that the Company expects to expire before they are fully utilized. 25 Market Outlook COVID-19 and its impact on the current financial, economic and capital markets environment, and future developments in these and other areas (such as inflation and supply chain issues) present uncertainty and risk with respect to our financial condition and results of operations.
The change in the valuation allowance is primarily due to unrealized losses on investments and the generation of foreign tax credits through the NOL carryback claim that the Company expects to expire before they are fully utilized, and attribute reduction incurred by Delphax related to dissolution of its French subsidiary. 26 Market Outlook Future economic developments such as inflation and increased interest rates as well as further business issues such as supply chain issues present uncertainty and risk with respect to our financial condition and results of operations.
Following is a table detailing operating income (loss) by segment, net of intercompany during Fiscal 2022 and Fiscal 2021 (in thousands): Year ended March 31, Change 2022 2021 Overnight Air Cargo $ 2,794 $ 2,178 $ 616 Ground Equipment Sales 3,220 8,948 (5,728) Commercial Jet Engines and Parts 3,619 (10,882) 14,501 Corporate and Other (878) (9,419) 8,541 Total $ 8,755 $ (9,175) $ 17,930 Consolidated operating income for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 was $8.8 million compared to consolidated operating loss of $9.2 million in the prior fiscal year.
Following is a table detailing operating (loss) income by segment, net of intercompany during Fiscal 2023 and Fiscal 2022 (in thousands): Year ended March 31, Change 2023 2022 Overnight Air Cargo $ 4,047 $ 2,794 $ 1,253 Ground Equipment Sales 3,141 3,220 (79) Commercial Jet Engines and Parts (957) 3,619 (4,576) Corporate and Other $ (10,638) (878) (9,760) Total $ (4,407) $ 8,755 $ (13,162) Consolidated operating loss for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 was $4.4 million compared to consolidated operating income of $8.8 million in the prior fiscal year.
Many of our businesses may continue to generate reduced operating cash flow and could operate at a loss from time to time beyond fiscal 2022. We expect that the impact of COVID-19 will continue to some extent.
Many of our businesses may continue to generate reduced operating cash flows and could operate at a loss from time to time beyond fiscal 2023. We expect that issues caused by the pandemic and other economic and business issue will continue to some extent.
The ground equipment sales segment contributed approximately $42.2 million and $60.7 million to the Company’s revenues for the fiscal periods ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing a $18.4 million (30%) decrease in the current year. The decrease was primarily driven by a lower volume of truck sales to the USAF in the current fiscal year.
The ground equipment sales segment contributed approximately $48.5 million and $42.2 million to the Company’s revenues for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing a $6.2 million (15%) increase in the current year. The increase was primarily driven by a higher volume of truck sales to the USAF and commercial customers in the current fiscal year.
Unless otherwise indicated, the disclosures accompanying the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the Company's continuing operations. 23 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this Report, including those contained in “Overview,” are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business.
We evaluate the performance of our business segments based on operating income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA. 24 Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this Report, including those contained in “Overview,” are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business.
The table below provides Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands): Twelve Months Ended Change March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021 Overnight Air Cargo $ 2,854 $ 2,248 606 Ground Equipment Sales 3,455 9,132 (5,677) Commercial Jet Engines and Parts 5,200 (3,933) 9,133 Corporate and Other (103) (8,777) 8,674 Adjusted EBITDA $ 11,406 $ (1,330) 12,736 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 was $11.4 million, an increase of $12.7 million compared to the prior fiscal year.
The table below provides Adjusted EBITDA by segment for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (in thousands): Twelve Months Ended Change March 31, 2023 March 31, 2022 Overnight Air Cargo $ 4,505 $ 2,854 $ 1,651 Ground Equipment Sales 3,314 3,455 (141) Commercial Jet Engines and Parts 7,105 5,200 1,905 Corporate and Other (8,895) (103) (8,792) Adjusted EBITDA $ 6,029 $ 11,406 $ (5,377) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 was $6.0 million, a decrease of $5.4 million compared to the prior fiscal year.
The Contrail Credit Agreement also contains quarterly financial covenants applicable to Contrail and its subsidiaries, including a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.0 and a minimum tangible net worth ("TNW") of $8 million.
The Contrail Credit Agreement also contains quarterly financial covenants applicable to Contrail and its subsidiaries, including a minimum debt service coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.0 and a minimum tangible net worth ("TNW") of $12 million. As of March 31, 2023, the Company, AirCo 1, Air T Acquisition 22.1 and Contrail were in compliance with all financial covenants.
Cash used in investing activities for fiscal year 2022 was $33.4 million compared to cash provided by investing activities for the prior fiscal year of $2.5 million. This difference was primarily driven by cash used for the acquisitions of Wolfe Lake assets of $13.4 million, GdW's acquisition of $12.8 million, and investment in unconsolidated entities of $6.8 million.
The prior fiscal year's cash usage was primarily driven by cash used for the acquisitions of Wolfe Lake assets of $13.4 million, Shanwick's acquisition of $12.8 million, and investment in unconsolidated entities of $6.8 million.
Cash provided by financing activities for fiscal year 2022 was $59.2 million more compared to the prior fiscal year.
Cash used in financing activities for fiscal year 2023 was $12.4 million compared to cash provided by financing activities for the prior fiscal year of $59.3 million.
The Company is not currently engaged in the use of any of these arrangements. Supply Chain and Inflation The Company continues to monitor a wide range of health, safety, and regulatory matters related to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic including its impact on our business operations.
Cybersecurity breaches would not only harm our reputation and business, but also could materially decrease our revenue and net income. Supply Chain and Inflation The Company continues to monitor a wide range of health, safety, and regulatory matters related to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic including its impact on our business operations.
Operating income for the air cargo segment increased by $0.6 million in the current fiscal year, due primarily to having higher segment revenues as described above, offset by higher pilot and staff salaries as well as contract labor.
Operating income for the air cargo segment increased by $1.3 million in the current fiscal year, due primarily to having higher segment revenues as described above, offset by higher pilot salaries and aircraft lease costs. The current fiscal year's ground equipment sales segment operating income was relatively flat compared to the prior fiscal year.
The write-down was attributable to our evaluation of the carrying value of inventory as of March 31, 2022, where we compared its cost to its net realizable value and considered factors such as physical condition, sales patterns and expected future demand to estimate the amount necessary to write down any slow moving, obsolete or damaged inventory.
The remainder of the write-down was attributable to our evaluation of the carrying value of inventory as of March 31, 2023, where we compared its cost to its net realizable value and considered factors such as physical condition, sales patterns and expected future demand to estimate the amount necessary to write down any slow moving, obsolete or damaged inventory. 32 Seasonality The ground equipment sales segment business has historically been seasonal, with the revenues and operating income typically being higher in the second and third fiscal quarters as commercial deicers are typically delivered prior to the winter season.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded $3.4 million of income tax benefit related to continuing operations at an effective tax rate of 28.8%.
During the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company recorded $0.4 million of income tax expense, which yielded an effective rate of -3.8%.
In addition, maintenance revenue with customers outside of FedEx also increased compared to the prior year. Pass-through costs under the dry-lease agreements with FedEx totaled $23.0 million and $19.9 million for the years ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Pass-through costs under the dry-lease agreements with FedEx totaled $29.2 million and $23.0 million for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Following is a table detailing revenue (after elimination of intercompany transactions), in thousands: Year ended March 31, Change 2022 2021 Overnight Air Cargo $ 74,409 $ 66,251 $ 8,158 12 % Ground Equipment Sales 42,239 60,679 (18,440) (30) % Commercial Jet Engines and Parts 57,689 46,793 10,896 23 % Corporate and Other 2,740 1,398 1,342 96 % Total $ 177,077 $ 175,121 $ 1,956 1 % Revenues from the air cargo segment increased by $8.2 million (12%) compared to the prior fiscal year, principally attributable to higher FedEx pass through revenues, higher admin fee as a result of increased contract rates starting in June 2021 and higher maintenance labor revenue.
Following is a table detailing revenue (after elimination of intercompany transactions), in thousands: Year ended March 31, Change 2023 2022 Overnight Air Cargo $ 90,543 $ 74,409 $ 16,134 22 % Ground Equipment Sales 48,485 42,239 6,246 15 % Commercial Jet Engines and Parts 101,737 57,689 44,048 76 % Corporate and Other 6,558 2,740 3,818 139 % Total $ 247,323 $ 177,077 $ 70,246 40 % Revenues from the air cargo segment increased by $16.1 million (22%) compared to the prior fiscal year, principally attributable to higher labor revenues, higher admin fees and higher FedEx pass through revenues due to increased fleet (72 aircraft in the prior year compared to 85 in the current year).
Operating income of the commercial jet engines and parts segment was $3.6 million compared to operating loss of $10.9 million in the prior year. The change was primarily attributable to the increased component sales with more favorable margin as the aviation industry started to see more activity as explained in the segment revenue discussion above.
Operating loss of the commercial jet engines and parts segment was $1.0 million compared to operating income of $3.6 million in the prior year. The change was primarily attributable to the increase in inventory write-down of $6.6 million in the current fiscal year compared to the prior fiscal year, offset by the increase in sales explained above.
As mentioned in Note 24 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report, on May 5, 2021, the Company formed a new aircraft asset management business called CAM and a new aircraft capital joint venture called CJVII.
As mentioned in Note 24 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report, the Company has ownership interest in Contrail Asset Management, LLC (“CAM”). The operations of CAM are not consolidated into the operations of the Company.
As of March 31, 2022, the Company’s working capital amounted to $97.3 million, an increase of $19.7 million compared to March 31, 2021, primarily driven by the $9.1 million Employee Retention Credit ("ERC") receivable and an increase of $13.2 million in accounts receivable.
As of March 31, 2023, the Company’s working capital amounted to $52.3 million, a decrease of $45.1 million compared to March 31, 2022, primarily driven by an increase of $32.3 million in the current portion of long-term debt and a decrease of $8.2 million in the ERC receivable as refunds were received during fiscal 2023.
This decrease was primarily attributable to the decreased operating income noted in the discussion above. Adjusted EBITDA of the commercial jet engines and parts segment was $5.2 million, an increase of $9.1 million from the prior fiscal year.
Adjusted EBITDA of the commercial jet engines and parts segment was $7.1 million, an increase of $1.9 million from the prior fiscal year. The increase was primarily driven by higher component sales explained above. The corporate and other segment Adjusted EBITDA loss increased by $8.8 million from fiscal 2022 to fiscal 2023.
The acquisition was completed through a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, Air T Acquisition 22.1, a Minnesota limited liability company, through its Dutch subsidiary, Shanwick, and 22 was funded with cash, investment by executive management of the underlying business, and the loans described in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report.
The acquisition was funded with cash and the loans described in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report. WASI is included within the Overnight air cargo segment. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report.
The increase was primarily attributable to the $8.3 million gain recognized on the SBA's forgiveness of the Company's PPP loan offset by a decrease of $1.5 million in other income primarily driven by prior-year's unrealized and realized gain on sale of investments that did not recur in the current-year.
The change was primarily attributable to the $8.3 million gain on the SBA's forgiveness of the Company's PPP loan recognized in the prior fiscal year, in addition to the $3.0 million increase in contractual interest expense driven by an increase in Contrail's revolver usage in the current fiscal year.
Of which, $2.3 million related to cash collateral for three Opportunity Zone fund investments. The Company also held $1.7 million in restricted investments held as statutory reserve of SAIC. The Company also has approximately $0.9 million of marketable securities.
The Company also held $2.2 million in restricted investments held as statutory reserve of SAIC.
The change in the valuation allowance is primarily due to unrealized losses on investments and the generation of foreign tax credits through the NOL carryback claim that the Company expects to expire before they are fully utilized, and attribute reduction incurred by Delphax related to dissolution of its French subsidiary.
The change in the Company’s valuation allowance is primarily due to the realizability of the domestic deferred tax assets, the unrealized losses on investments, the foreign tax credits generated by the operations in the Company’s Puerto Rico branch that is expected to expire before being fully utilized, and the change in full valuation allowances associated with the Delphax entities.
As mentioned in Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report, during fiscal 2022, the Company received $8.5 million in gross proceeds from the sale of TruPs through a S-3 Registration Statement filed by the Company.
As mentioned in Note 2 and Note 14 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report, on January 31, 2022 the Company funded the WASI acquisition through (i) a promissory note to Worldwide Aviation, LLC, (ii) cash, and (iii) an additional secured loan from MBT.
As part of the transaction, the executive management of the underlying business purchased 30% of Shanwick. Air T Acquisition 22.1 and its consolidated subsidiaries are included within the Corporate and other segment. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report.
The operations of these companies are not consolidated into the operations of the Company. See Note 10 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this report. Each business segment has separate management teams and infrastructures that offer different products and services.
We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 24 Results of Operations Outlook COVID-19 and its impact on the current financial, economic and capital markets environment, and future developments in these and other areas present uncertainty and risk with respect to our financial condition and results of operations.
We are under no obligation, and we expressly disclaim any obligation, to update or alter any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. 25 Results of Operations Fiscal 2023 vs. 2022 Consolidated revenue increased by $70.2 million (40%) to $247.3 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023 compared to the prior fiscal year.
The increase was primarily driven by the change in operating income (loss) as described above, partially offset by a lower EBITDA adjustment in inventory write-down of $5.5 million in this fiscal year compared to the prior fiscal year. The corporate and other segment Adjusted EBITDA increased by $8.7 million from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2022.
Operating loss of the corporate and other segment increased by $9.8 million in the current fiscal year, primarily driven by the $9.1 million offset to general and administrative expenses in the prior fiscal year as a result of the Employee Retention Credit ("ERC") that did not recur in the current fiscal year.