Note 7. Leases:

As a lessee, the Company leases offices, labs, and manufacturing facilities, as well as vehicles, copiers, and other equipment. The Company recognizes operating lease expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The discount rate used to calculate present value is Bio-Techne’s incremental borrowing rate or, if available, the rate implicit in the lease. Bio-Techne determines the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based primarily on its lease term and the economic environment of the applicable country or region. During the nine months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recognized $3.8 million in variable lease expense and $13.7 million relating to fixed lease expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Income.

The following table summarizes the balance sheet classification of the Company’s operating leases and amounts of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities and the weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate for the Company’s operating leases (in thousands):

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The following table summarizes the cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities and right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities for the nine months ended March 31, 2024 (in thousands):

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The following table summarizes the fair value of the lease liability by payment date for the Company’s operating leases by fiscal year (in thousands):

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Certain leases include one or more options to renew, with terms that extend the lease term up to five years. Bio-Techne includes the option to renew the lease as part of the right-of-use lease asset and liability when it is reasonably certain the Company will exercise the option. In addition, certain leases contain fair value purchase and termination options with an associated penalty. In general, Bio-Techne is not reasonably certain to exercise such options.