Biggest changeNote that our calculation of Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Free Cash Flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. 35 The following table reconciles net income to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented: Year Ended March 31, 2022 2021 2020 Net income available to Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. $ 20,092 $ 877 $ 11,938 Interest expense, net 5,815 10,185 14,027 Income tax expense/(benefit) 8,333 (1,521) 5,142 Depreciation and amortization 20,205 20,722 28,275 EBITDA (non-GAAP) $ 54,445 $ 30,263 $ 59,382 Stock-based compensation 3,803 3,728 4,960 Income/(loss) attributable to non-controlling interest — — (2) Restructuring and other charges/(income) (414) 8,623 — Loss on debt extinguishment 2,569 — — Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (1,952) (6,412) — Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) $ 58,451 $ 36,202 $ 64,340 The following table reconciles net income to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the periods presented: Year ended March 31, 2022 2021 2020 Net income available to Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. $ 20,092 $ 877 $ 11,938 Acceleration of unamortized debt costs — 510 756 Tax expense/(benefit) for impact of rate reduction in foreign jurisdictions 505 332 (1,231) Withholding tax on dividend related to debt amendment 301 — — Amortization of intangible assets 8,790 9,445 17,773 Restructuring and other charges/(income) (414) 8,623 — Loss on debt extinguishment 2,569 — — Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy (1,952) (6,412) — Tax effect of financial adjustments (1,999) (2,450) (4,447) Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) $ 27,892 $ 10,925 $ 24,789 Adjusted-fully diluted earnings per common share (non-GAAP) $ 0.83 $ 0.33 $ 0.75 Fully-diluted common shares - non-GAAP basis (thousands) 33,515 33,341 33,149 The following table reconciles cash provided by/(used in) operating activities to Free Cash Flow: Year Ended March 31, (dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 2020 Cash provided by/(used in) operating activities $ 28,754 $ 30,289 $ 70,726 Less: Cash provided by/(used for) purchases of property, plant, and equipment (5,220) (8,132) (10,855) Plus: Sales of rental equipment 689 300 603 Plus: Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment — — 242 Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP) $ 24,223 $ 22,457 $ 60,716 36
Biggest changeNote that our calculation of Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, and Free Cash Flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. 32 The following table reconciles net income/(loss) to Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented: Year Ended March 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Net income/(loss) $ 33,666 $ 20,092 $ 877 Interest expense, net 5,871 5,815 10,185 Income tax expense/(benefit) 15,567 8,333 (1,521) Depreciation and amortization 19,231 20,205 20,722 EBITDA (non-GAAP) $ 74,335 $ 54,445 $ 30,263 Stock-based compensation 5,954 3,803 3,728 Transaction-related costs 335 — — Restructuring and other charges/(income) 3,693 (414) 8,623 Impairment and other charges/(income) 8,945 — — Loss on debt extinguishment — 2,569 — Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy — (1,952) (6,412) Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) $ 93,262 $ 58,451 $ 36,202 The following table reconciles net income/(loss) to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EPS for the periods presented: Year ended March 31, (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2023 2022 2021 Net income/(loss) $ 33,666 $ 20,092 $ 877 Acceleration of unamortized debt costs — — 510 Tax expense/(benefit) for impact of rate reduction in foreign jurisdictions — 505 332 Withholding tax on dividend related to debt amendment — 301 — Amortization of intangible assets 9,447 8,790 9,445 Transaction-related costs 335 — — Restructuring and other charges/(income) 3,693 (414) 8,623 Impairment and other charges/(income) 8,945 — — Loss on debt extinguishment — 2,569 — Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy — (1,952) (6,412) Tax effect of financial adjustments (3,307) (1,999) (2,450) Adjusted net income (non-GAAP) $ 52,779 $ 27,892 $ 10,925 Adjusted-fully diluted earnings per common share (non-GAAP) $ 1.56 $ 0.83 $ 0.33 Fully-diluted common shares - non-GAAP basis (thousands) 33,746 33,515 33,341
Commencing January 1, 2022, each of the Term Loans will amortize as set forth in the table below, with payments on the first day of each January, April, July and October, with the balance of each Term Loan Facility due at maturity.
Commencing January 1, 2022, each of the Term Loans will amortize as set forth in the table below, with payments due on the first day of each January, April, July and October, with the balance of each Term Loan Facility due at maturity.
Additionally, we are continuing to receive orders from key customers related to our recently launched Genesis Network technology, which helps our customers more efficiently and safely monitor and maintain their heating systems by utilizing our software, analytics, hardware and process heating maintenance expert services. We are benefiting from the increasing global demand for our solutions, particularly in North America.
Additionally, we are continuing to receive orders from key customers related to our recently launched Genesis Network technology, which helps our customers more efficiently and safely monitor and maintain their heating systems by utilizing our software, analytics, hardware and process heating maintenance expert services. We are benefiting from the increasing global demand for our solutions, particularly in North America. Revenue.
Additional costs of sales include contract engineering cost directly associated to projects, direct labor cost, shipping and handling costs, and other costs associated with our manufacturing/fabrication operations. The other costs associated with our manufacturing/fabrication operations are primarily indirect production costs, including depreciation, indirect labor costs, warranty-related costs and the costs of manufacturing support functions such as logistics and quality assurance.
Additional costs of sales include contract engineering costs directly associated to projects, direct labor costs, shipping and handling costs, and other costs associated with our manufacturing/fabrication operations. The other costs associated with our manufacturing/fabrication operations are primarily indirect production costs, including depreciation, indirect labor costs, warranty-related costs and the costs of manufacturing support functions such as logistics and quality assurance.
Installment Dates Original Principal Amount January 1, 2022 through October 1, 2022 1.25 % January 1, 2023 through October 1, 2024 1.88 % January 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026 2.50 % Future capital requirements Our future capital requirements depend on many factors as noted throughout this report.
Installment Dates % of Original Principal Amount January 1, 2022 through October 1, 2022 1.25 % January 1, 2023 through October 1, 2024 1.88 % January 1, 2025 through July 1, 2026 2.50 % Future capital requirements Our future capital requirements depend on many factors as noted throughout this report.
As of March 31, 2022, management believes that adequate reserves have been established for any probable and reasonably estimable losses. Expenses related to litigation reduce operating income. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes would have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations, or cash flows.
As of March 31, 2023, management believes that adequate reserves have been established for any probable and reasonably estimable losses. Expenses related to litigation reduce operating income. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these proceedings or disputes would have a significant adverse effect on our financial position, long-term results of operations, or cash flows.
It is possible, however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results of operations or cash flows in any one accounting period. For information on legal proceedings, see Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this annual report, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 7.
It is possible, however, that charges related to these matters could be significant to our results of operations or cash flows in any one reporting period. For information on legal proceedings, see Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" to our consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this annual report, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 7.
Cost of sales. Our cost of sales includes primarily the cost of raw material items used in the manufacture of our products, cost of ancillary products that are sourced from external suppliers and construction labor cost.
Cost of sales. Our cost of sales includes primarily the cost of raw material items used in the manufacture of our products, cost of ancillary products that are sourced from external suppliers and construction labor costs.
Refer to the reconciliation of cash provided by/(used in) operating activities to Free Cash Flow under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. We define “Free Cash Flow” as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment, net of sales of rental equipment as well as proceeds from sales of land and buildings.
Refer to the reconciliation of cash provided by/(used in) operating activities to Free Cash Flow under "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" above. We define “Free Cash Flow” as net cash provided by operating activities less cash used for the purchase of property, plant, and equipment, net of sales of rental equipment as well as proceeds from sales of land and buildings.
Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income should be considered in addition to, not as substitutes for, income from operations, net income, net income per share, and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. We provide Free Cash Flow as a measure of our liquidity.
Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Net Income should be considered in addition to, not as substitutes for, income from operations, net income, net income per share, and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. We provide Free Cash Flow as one measure of our liquidity.
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) In addition to evaluating our cash flow generation based upon operating, investing, and financing activities, the Company believes that the non-GAAP measure used in this section may provide investors and key stakeholders with another important perspective regarding our performance.
Free Cash Flow (Non-GAAP) In addition to evaluating our cash flow generation based upon operating, investing, and financing activities, the Company believes that Free Cash Flow as used in this section may provide investors and key stakeholders with another important perspective regarding our performance.
We believe that, based on our current level of operations and related cash flows, plus cash on hand and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility, we will be able to meet our liquidity needs for the next 12 months and the foreseeable future. For fiscal 2023, we expect our capital expenditures to approximate 3.0% to 3.5% of revenue.
We believe that, based on our current level of operations and related cash flows, plus cash on hand and available borrowings under our revolving credit facility, we will be able to meet our liquidity needs for the next 12 months and the foreseeable future. For fiscal 2024, we expect our capital expenditures to approximate 3.5% to 4.0% of revenue.
On March 31, 2022, we had in place standby letters of credit, bank guarantees and performance bonds totaling $9.8 million to back our various customer contracts. In addition, our 30 Indian subsidiary also has $4.8 million in customs bonds outstanding. Refer to Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" for more information on our letters of credit and bank guarantees.
On March 31, 2023, we had in place standby letters of credit, bank guarantees and performance bonds totaling $30.8 million to back our various customer contracts. In addition, our Indian subsidiary also has $4.4 million in customs bonds outstanding. Refer to Note 15, "Commitments and Contingencies" for more information on our letters of credit and bank guarantees.
Our selling, general, and administrative expenses are primarily comprised of compensation and related costs for sales, marketing, pre-sales engineering and administrative personnel, as well as other sales related expenses and other costs related to research and development, insurance, professional fees, the global integrated business information system, and provisions for bad debts. Key drivers affecting our results of operations.
Our selling, general, and administrative expenses ("SG&A") are primarily comprised of compensation and related expenses for sales, marketing, pre-sales engineering and administrative personnel, as well as other sales related expenses and other expenses related to research and development, insurance, professional fees, the global integrated business information system, and provisions for bad debts. Key drivers affecting our results of operations.
"Adjusted Net Income" and "Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share" ("Adjusted EPS") represents net income attributable to Thermon before costs related to acceleration of unamortized debt costs, the tax benefit from income tax rate reductions in certain foreign jurisdictions, amortization of intangible assets, the income tax effect on any non-tax adjustments, costs associated with our restructuring and other income/(charges), and income related to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy, per fully-diluted common share in the case of Adjusted EPS.
"Adjusted Net Income" and "Adjusted fully diluted earnings per share" ("Adjusted EPS") represents net income attributable to Thermon before costs related to acceleration of unamortized debt costs, the tax benefit from income tax rate reductions in certain foreign jurisdictions, withholding tax on dividend related to the debt amendment, amortization of intangible assets, transaction-related costs, the income tax effect on any non-tax adjustments, costs associated with our restructuring and other income/(charges), other impairment charges/(income), loss on debt extinguishment, and income related to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy, per fully-diluted common share in the case of Adjusted EPS.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements. In addition, we do not have any interest in entities referred to as variable interest entities, which include special purpose entities and other structured finance entities. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S.
In addition, we do not have any interest in entities commonly referred to as variable interest entities, which include special purpose entities and other structured finance entities. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with U.S.
Additionally, we will be required to pay $7.9 million in principal payments and approximately $2.8 million in interest payments on our long-term debt in the next 12 months. Our estimate of interest expense above was derived from our variable interest rates at March 31, 2022, and 31 is subject to change.
Additionally, we will be required to pay $10.2 million in principal payments and approximately $7.0 million in interest payments on our long-term debt in the next 12 months. Our estimate of interest expense above was derived from our variable interest rates at March 31, 2023, and is subject to change.
See Note 11, “Long-Term Debt—Senior Secured Credit Facility” to our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included in Item 8 of this annual report for additional information on our senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 7.
Senior secured credit facility See Note 12, “Long-Term Debt” to our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes thereto included in Item 8 of this annual report for additional information on our senior secured term loan and revolving credit facilities, which is hereby incorporated by reference into this Item 7.
Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions that may impact the company in the future, actual results may be materially different from the estimates. Revenue recognition . Please refer to Note 4.
Although these estimates are based on management's best knowledge of current events and actions that may impact the company in the future, actual results may be materially different from the estimates. Revenue recognition .
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and funds available under our revolving credit facility. Our primary liquidity needs are to finance our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service needs and potential future acquisitions. Cash and cash equivalents. At March 31, 2022, we had $41.4 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Liquidity and Capital Resources 29 Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and funds available under our revolving credit facility. Our primary liquidity needs are to finance our working capital, capital expenditures, debt service needs and potential future acquisitions. Cash and cash equivalents. At March 31, 2023, we had $35.6 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Fiscal Year Ended March 31, Increase/(Decrease) (dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 $ % Consolidated Statements of Operations Data: Sales $ 355,674 $ 276,181 $ 79,493 29 % Cost of sales 215,556 159,309 56,247 35 % Gross profit 140,118 116,872 23,246 20 % Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 93,054 89,834 3,220 4 % Deferred compensation plan expense/(income) 283 1,564 (1,281) (82) % Amortization of intangible assets 8,790 9,445 (655) (7) % Restructuring and other charges/(income) (414) 8,623 (9,037) (105) % Income/(loss) from operations 38,405 7,406 30,999 419 % Other income/(expenses): Interest expense, net (5,815) (10,185) 4,370 (43) % Other income/(expense) (4,165) 2,135 (6,300) (295) % Income/(loss) before provision for income taxes 28,425 (644) 29,069 (4514) % Income tax expense/(benefit) 8,333 (1,521) 9,854 (648) % Net income/(loss) $ 20,092 $ 877 $ 19,215 2191 % As a percent of sales: Gross profit 39.4 % 42.3 % -290 bps Selling, general and administrative expenses 26.2 % 32.5 % -630 bps Income/(loss) from operations 10.8 % 2.7 % 810 bps Net income/(loss) 5.6 % 0.3 % 530 bps Effective tax rate 29.3 % (236.2) % Year Ended March 31, 2022 ("fiscal 2022") Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 2021 ("fiscal 2021") Revenue.
The change in net income/(loss) is explained by the changes noted in the sections above. 28 Fiscal Year Ended March 31, Increase/(Decrease) (Dollars in thousands) 2022 2021 $ % Consolidated Statements of Operations Data: Sales $ 355,674 $ 276,181 $ 79,493 29 % Cost of sales 215,556 159,309 56,247 35 % Gross profit 140,118 116,872 23,246 20 % Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 93,054 89,834 3,220 4 % Deferred compensation plan expense/(income) 283 1,564 (1,281) (82) % Amortization of intangible assets 8,790 9,445 (655) (7) % Restructuring and other charges/(income) (414) 8,623 (9,037) (105) % Income/(loss) from operations 38,405 7,406 30,999 419 % Other income/(expenses): Interest expense, net (5,815) (10,185) 4,370 (43) % Other income/(expense) (4,165) 2,135 (6,300) (295) % Income/(loss) before provision for income taxes 28,425 (644) 29,069 (4514) % Income tax expense/(benefit) 8,333 (1,521) 9,854 (648) % Net income/(loss) $ 20,092 $ 877 $ 19,215 2191 % As a percent of sales: Gross profit 39.4 % 42.3 % -290 bps Selling, general and administrative expenses 26.2 % 32.5 % -630 bps Income/(loss) from operations 10.8 % 2.7 % 810 bps Net income/(loss) 5.6 % 0.3 % 530 bps Effective tax rate 29.3 % (236.2) % Year Ended March 31, 2022 ("fiscal 2022") Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 2021 ("fiscal 2021") See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on May 26, 2022 for a discussion of the results of operations in fiscal 2022 as compared to fiscal 2021.
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents net income attributable to Thermon before interest expense (net of interest income), income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, income attributable to non-controlling interests, costs associated with our restructuring and other income/(charges), and income related to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy.
"Adjusted EBITDA" represents net income attributable to Thermon before interest expense (net of interest income), income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, impairment and other charges/(income), loss on debt extinguishment, costs associated with our restructuring and other income/(charges), and income related to the Canadian Emergency Wage Subsidy.
Year Ended March 31, 2021 ("fiscal 2021") Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 2020 ("fiscal 2020") See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on May 27, 2021 for a discussion of net cash provided by operating activities, net cash used in investing activities and net cash provided by (used in) financing activities in fiscal 2021 as compared to fiscal 2020.
Year Ended March 31, 2022 ("fiscal 2022") Compared to the Year Ended March 31, 2021 ("fiscal 2021") See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 filed with the SEC on May 26, 2022 for a discussion of net cash provided by operating activities, net cash used in investing activities and net cash provided by (used in) financing activities in fiscal 2022 as compared to fiscal 2021. 31 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
Of the non-U.S. cash noted above, $3.1 million of cash was held by our Russian affiliate. While we have cash needs at our various foreign operations, excess cash is available for distribution to the United States through intercompany dividends or debt reduction in Canada. Generally, we seek to maintain a cash and cash equivalents balance between $30.0 and $40.0 million.
While we have cash needs at our various foreign operations, excess cash is available for distribution to the United States through intercompany dividends or debt reduction in Canada. Generally, we seek to maintain a cash and cash equivalents balance between $30.0 and $40.0 million.
In the middle stages, or the material requirements phase, we typically experience the greatest demand for our heat tracing cable, at which point our revenues tend to accelerate. 26 Revenues tend to decrease gradually in the final stages of a project and are generally derived from installation services and demand for electrical panels and other miscellaneous electronic components used in the final installation of heat tracing cable, which we frequently outsource from third-party manufacturers.
Revenues tend to decrease gradually in the final stages of a project and are generally derived from installation services and demand for electrical panels and other miscellaneous electronic components used in the final installation of heat tracing cable, which we frequently outsource from third-party manufacturers.
Impact of product mix. Typically, both Greenfield and MRO/UE customers require our products as well as our engineering and construction services. The level of service and construction needs will affect the profit margin for each type of revenue.
These factors include the following: • Impact of product mix. Typically, our customers require our products as well as our engineering and construction services. The level of service and construction needs affect the profit margin for each type of revenue.
Demand for our products and services depends in large part upon the level of capital and maintenance expenditures of our customers and end-users, in particular those in the energy, chemical processing and power generation industries, and firms that design and construct facilities for these industries. These customers' expenditures historically have been cyclical in nature and vulnerable to economic downturns.
Demand for our products and services depends in large part upon the level of capital and maintenance expenditures of our customers and end users, in particular those in the energy, oil, gas, chemical processing and power generation industries, and firms that design and construct facilities for these industries.
We manage our global cash requirements by maintaining cash and cash equivalents at various financial institutions throughout the world where we operate. Approximately $15.3 million, or 37%, of these amounts were held in domestic accounts with various institutions and approximately $26.1 million, or 63%, of these amounts were held in accounts outside of the United States with various financial institutions.
We manage our global cash requirements by maintaining cash and cash equivalents at various financial institutions throughout the world where we operate. Approximately $5.9 million, or 16%, of these amounts were held in domestic accounts with various institutions and approximately $29.8 million, or 84%, of these amounts were held in accounts outside of the United States with various financial institutions.
In recent years, we have begun executing on a strategy to grow the Company through the acquisition of businesses that are either in the process heating solutions industry or that provide complementary products and solutions for the markets and customers we serve. We actively pursue both organic and inorganic growth initiatives that serve to advance our corporate strategy.
In recent years, we have been executing on a strategy to grow the Company through the acquisition of businesses that are either in the process heating solutions industry or provide complementary products and solutions for the markets and customers we serve.
From time to time, we may choose to utilize our revolving credit facility to fund operations, acquisitions or other investments, despite having cash available within our consolidated group in light of the cost, timing and other business considerations. As of March 31, 2022, we had $129.0 million of outstanding principal on our term loan A facility.
From time to time, we may choose to utilize our revolving credit facility to fund operations, acquisitions or other investments, despite having cash available within our consolidated group in light of the cost, timing and other business considerations.
Raw material costs have been stable in the past; however, we are experiencing temporary shortages related to the global supply chain issues driven by the COVID-19 pandemic in certain raw materials as well as an increase in costs of these materials due to: use of alternate suppliers, higher freight costs, increased lead times, expedited shipping and other inflationary factors.
Raw material costs have been stable in the past; however, we are experiencing an increase in costs of these materials due to: use of alternate suppliers, higher freight costs, increased lead times, expedited shipping and other inflationary factors.
At March 31, 2022, we had no outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility and $97.1 million of available capacity thereunder, after taking into account the borrowing base and letters of credit outstanding, which totaled $2.9 million.
At March 31, 2023, we had $14.5 million outstanding borrowings under our revolving credit facility and $83.7 million of available capacity thereunder, after taking into account the borrowing base and letters of credit outstanding, which totaled $16.3 million.
Refer to Note 1, "Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements included below in Item 8 of this annual report for further discussion. We determined that there was no impairment related to our goodwill, intangible assets, or long-lived assets during fiscal 2022, 2021, and 2020. Accounting for income taxes.
Refer to Note 1, "Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements included below in Item 8 of this annual report for further discussion. Accounting for income taxes. Refer to Note 1, "Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" of our consolidated financial statements included below in Item 8 of this annual report for further discussion.
Free Cash Flow totaled $24.2 million for fiscal 2022 as compared to $22.5 million for fiscal 2021, an increase comparatively, primarily due to higher cash flows from operations as well as reduced purchases on property, plant and 32 equipment.
Free Cash Flow totaled $48.5 million for fiscal 2023 as compared to $24.2 million for fiscal 2022, an increase comparatively, primarily due to higher cash flows from operations. Free Cash Flow for fiscal 2021 was $22.5 million driven primarily by strong cash flows from operating activities.
Historically we have experienced few order cancellations, and the cancellations that have occurred in the past have not been material compared to our total contract volume or total backlog. The small number of order cancellations is attributable in part to the fact that a large portion of our solutions are ordered and installed toward the end of Greenfield project construction.
Historically we have experienced few order cancellations, and the cancellations that have occurred in the past have not been material compared to our total contract volume or total backlog.
Our critical accounting policies are those that materially affect our financial statements and involve difficult, subjective or complex judgments by management.
Our critical accounting policies are those that materially affect our financial statements and involve difficult, subjective or complex judgments by management. Our most significant financial statement estimates include revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, and accounting for income taxes.
Refer to Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in this annual report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding our risks. Also, we disclose the quantitative risk our exposure to the Ruble could have on our net income in Item 7A, "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk" in this annual report on Form 10-K.
Refer to Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in this annual report on Form 10-K for further discussion regarding our risks.
Net cash used in investing activities was $(4.5) million in fiscal 2022 and $(7.8) million in fiscal 2021 and relates to the purchase of capital assets, primarily to maintain the existing operations of the business and includes purchases and sales of equipment in our rental business. Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities.
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities. Activity in fiscal 2023 relates to borrowing for the acquisition of Powerblanket, as well as increased purchasing of fixed assets, primarily to maintain the existing operations of the business plus purchases and sales of equipment in our rental business. Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities.
On large projects, we are typically designated as the heat tracing provider of choice by the project owner. We then engage with multiple contractors to address incorporating various heat tracing solutions throughout the overall project. Our largest Greenfield projects may generate revenue for more than one year.
We then engage with multiple contractors to address incorporating various heat tracing solutions throughout the overall project. Our largest projects may generate revenue for several quarters. In the early stages of an Over time large project, our revenues are typically realized from the provision of engineering services.
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $1.5 million in fiscal 2022. The decrease is mostly attributable to the use of cash to fund net working capital accounts of $21.0 million, partially offset by a change in non-cash items and increase in net income totaling $19.5 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased versus fiscal 2022. The increase is mostly attributable to better relative performance in our working capital accounts of $19.9 million, and strong change in net income in the fiscal year of $13.6 million, partially offset by relatively less cash provided by other miscellaneous items of $4.5 million.
Our fiscal 2022 effective tax rate of 29.3% was within our expected range of combined tax expense for the United States and foreign subsidiaries in which we operate. The benefit in fiscal 2021 was primarily due to a pre-tax loss and the impact from the Global Intangible Low-Taxes Income (or “GILTI Tax”) in the U.S.
Our fiscal 2022 effective tax rate of 29.3% was within the upper end of the expected range of combined tax expense for the United States and foreign subsidiaries in which we operate. See Note 18, “Income Taxes,” for further information. Net income/(loss).
The decrease is primarily attributable to market fluctuations in the underlying balances owed to employees. This compensation plan expense/(income) is materially offset in other income/(expense) where the Company records market gains/(losses) on related investment assets. Restructuring and other charges/(income) . Restructuring and other charges/(income) was $(0.4) million in fiscal 2022 compared to $8.6 million in fiscal 2021.
This compensation plan expense/(income) is materially offset in other income/(expense) where the Company records market gains/(losses) on related investment assets. Restructuring and other charges/(income) . Restructuring and other charges/(income) increased in fiscal 2023 due to charges associated with the Russia Exit in the amount of $3.7 million.
The increase primarily relates to our debt extinguishment charges of $2.6 million in fiscal 2022, as we completed refinancing of our senior secured credit facility, as well as an increase in foreign exchange losses of $2.2 million. See Note 11, "Long-Term Debt," for additional information on our long-term debt and the refinancing of our senior secured credit facility.
See Note 12, "Long-Term Debt," for additional information on our long-term debt and the refinancing of our senior secured credit facility. Income taxes. Income tax expense was $15.6 million or 31.6% on pretax income of $49.2 million in fiscal 2023 as compared to an income tax expense of $8.3 million on a pretax income of $28.4 million in fiscal 2022.
The Company continues to manage its working capital requirements effectively through optimizing inventory levels, doing business with credit-worthy customers, and extending payments terms with its supplier base. Senior secured credit facility On September 29, 2021, Thermon Group Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”), as a credit party and a guarantor, Thermon Holding Corp. (“THC” or the “U.S. Borrower”) and Thermon Canada Inc.
The Company continues to manage its working capital requirements effectively through optimizing inventory levels, doing business with creditworthy customers, and extending payments terms with its supplier base.
Greenfield projects, and especially large Greenfield projects (i.e., new facility construction projects generating in excess of $5 million in annual sales), historically have been a substantial source of revenue growth, and Greenfield revenues tend to be more cyclical than MRO/UE revenues.
These customers' expenditures historically have been cyclical in nature and vulnerable to economic downturns. Large projects historically have been a substantial source of revenue growth, and large project revenues tend to be more cyclical than maintenance and repair revenues.
THS has been excluded from the Greenfield and MRO/UE calculations. Most of THS's revenue would be classified as MRO/UE under these definitions. We believe that our pipeline of planned projects, in addition to our backlog of signed purchase orders, provides us with visibility into our future revenue.
We recognize revenue related to such projects in a systematic way that reflects the transfer of goods or services, or a combination of goods and services, to the customer. We believe that our pipeline of planned projects, in addition to our backlog of signed purchase orders, provides us with visibility into our future revenue.
We tend to experience lower margins from our design optimization, engineering, installation and maintenance services than we do from sales of our heating units, heating cable, tubing bundle and control system products. We also tend to experience lower margins from our outsourced products, such as electrical switch gears and transformers, than we do from our manufactured products.
We will refer to such projects as "Over time small projects." The most profitable of our sales are derived from selling our heating products, for which we recognize revenue at a point in time. We also tend to experience lower margins from our outsourced products, such as electrical switch gears and transformers, than we do from our manufactured products.
Our average outstanding principal balance during fiscal 2022 was lower at $138.8 million versus $162.3 million during fiscal 2021. See Note11, "Long-Term Debt," for additional information on our long-term debt. Other income/(expense). Other income/(expense) was $(4.2) million and $2.1 million in fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021, respectively.
Our average outstanding principal, measured at the end of each quarter, including any applicable revolving credit facility balance outstanding, was $135.0 million in fiscal 2023 versus $137.4 million in fiscal 2022. See Note 12, "Long-Term Debt," for additional information. Other income/(expense).
Our revenues are derived from providing customers with a full suite of innovative and reliable process heating solutions, including electric and steam heat tracing, tubing bundles, control systems, design optimization, engineering services, installation services, portable power solutions and software. Additionally, our process heating products offer a complementary suite of advanced heating and filtration solutions for industrial and hazardous area applications.
Our revenues are derived from providing customers with a full suite of innovative and reliable process heating solutions, including advanced heating and filtration solutions for industrial and hazardous area applications. Revenue recognized at a point in time based on when control transitions to the customer is generally related to our product sales.
However, revenues from Greenfield projects are not seasonal and depend on the capital spending environment and project timing. 27 Results of Operations The following table sets forth data from our statements of operations for the periods indicated.
Refer to Note 2, "Acquisition," for more discussion of our recent acquisition. 26 Results of Operations The following table sets forth data from our statements of operations for the periods indicated.
The Company implemented certain restructuring activities in fiscal 2021 not present in fiscal 2022. Refer to Note 14, "Restructuring and other charges/(income)" for additional details. Interest expense, net. The decrease in interest expense is due to a lower average interest rate during fiscal 2022 than fiscal 2021 as well as a lower average outstanding balance.
Other portions of the total $12.6 million charge are discussed in SG&A and Gross profit above. Refer to Note 14, "Restructuring and Other Charges/(Income)" for additional details. Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net was relatively flat as compared to fiscal 2022.
Sales related to our products ("point-in-time") grew $53.0 million and sales of projects ("over time") grew $26.5 million compared to fiscal 2021. Our sales mix (excluding THS) in fiscal 2022 was 38% Greenfield and 62% MRO/UE compared to 35% Greenfield and 65% MRO/UE in fiscal 2021. Gross profit.
Our sales mix in fiscal 2023 was 63% Point in time sales and 37% Over time sales as compared to 60% Point in time sales and 40% Over time sales in fiscal 2022. Gross profit.