UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2024
OR
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 001-38263
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware |
| 38-2591828 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1820 East Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan |
| 48083 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
| (Zip Code) |
(248) 614-2400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Class A Common Stock $0.0001 par value per share | ALTR | The NASDAQ Global Select Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer | ☒ |
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Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | | | Smaller reporting company | ☐ |
| | | | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
On April 17, 2024, there were 56,948,286 shares of the registrant’s Class A common stock outstanding and 26,084,574 shares of the registrant’s Class B common stock outstanding.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
INDEX
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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| | March 31, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
(In thousands) | | (Unaudited) | | | | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
CURRENT ASSETS: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 557,605 | | | $ | 467,459 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 127,870 | | | | 190,461 | |
Income tax receivable | | | 18,898 | | | | 16,650 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 26,026 | | | | 26,053 | |
Total current assets | | | 730,399 | | | | 700,623 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 38,837 | | | | 39,803 | |
Operating lease right of use assets | | | 30,175 | | | | 30,759 | |
Goodwill | | | 454,953 | | | | 458,125 | |
Other intangible assets, net | | | 75,357 | | | | 83,550 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 9,699 | | | | 9,955 | |
Other long-term assets | | | 40,491 | | | | 40,678 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 1,379,911 | | | $ | 1,363,493 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 6,522 | | | $ | 8,995 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits | | | 35,911 | | | | 45,081 | |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities | | | 8,330 | | | | 8,825 | |
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities | | | 43,820 | | | | 48,398 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 120,554 | | | | 131,356 | |
Current portion of convertible senior notes, net | | | 81,617 | | | | 81,455 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 296,754 | | | | 324,110 | |
Convertible senior notes, net | | | 226,223 | | | | 225,929 | |
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | | | 22,508 | | | | 22,625 | |
Deferred revenue, non-current | | | 24,385 | | | | 32,347 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 47,113 | | | | 47,151 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 616,983 | | | | 652,162 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | | | | | | |
Preferred stock ($0.0001 par value), authorized 45,000 shares, none issued and outstanding | | | — | | | | — | |
Common stock ($0.0001 par value) | | | | | | |
Class A common stock, authorized 513,797 shares, issued and outstanding 56,912 and 55,240 shares as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively | | | 5 | | | | 5 | |
Class B common stock, authorized 41,203 shares, issued and outstanding 26,084 and 26,814 shares as of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively | | | 3 | | | | 3 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 904,180 | | | | 864,135 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (113,956 | ) | | | (130,503 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | | (27,304 | ) | | | (22,309 | ) |
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | 762,928 | | | | 711,331 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | $ | 1,379,911 | | | $ | 1,363,493 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands, except per share data) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Revenue | | | | | | |
License | | $ | 117,707 | | | $ | 112,409 | |
Maintenance and other services | | | 40,722 | | | | 37,234 | |
Total software | | | 158,429 | | | | 149,643 | |
Engineering services and other | | | 14,483 | | | | 16,391 | |
Total revenue | | | 172,912 | | | | 166,034 | |
Cost of revenue | | | | | | |
License | | | 4,490 | | | | 4,824 | |
Maintenance and other services | | | 14,166 | | | | 14,426 | |
Total software | | | 18,656 | | | | 19,250 | |
Engineering services and other | | | 12,237 | | | | 13,485 | |
Total cost of revenue | | | 30,893 | | | | 32,735 | |
Gross profit | | | 142,019 | | | | 133,299 | |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 52,333 | | | | 53,251 | |
Sales and marketing | | | 44,434 | | | | 43,492 | |
General and administrative | | | 17,761 | | | | 17,951 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 7,438 | | | | 7,814 | |
Other operating (income) expense, net | | | (882 | ) | | | 5,605 | |
Total operating expenses | | | 121,084 | | | | 128,113 | |
Operating income | | | 20,935 | | | | 5,186 | |
Interest expense | | | 1,576 | | | | 1,526 | |
Other income, net | | | (3,957 | ) | | | (3,613 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | | 23,316 | | | | 7,273 | |
Income tax expense | | | 6,769 | | | | 9,232 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) |
Income (loss) per share: | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Weighted average shares outstanding: | | | | | | |
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share, basic | | | 82,587 | | | | 80,191 | |
Weighted average number of shares used in computing net income (loss) per share, diluted | | | 89,806 | | | | 80,191 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation (net of tax effect of $0 for all periods) | | | (5,029 | ) | | | 7,232 | |
Retirement related benefit plans (net of tax effect of $0 for all periods) | | | 34 | | | | 19 | |
Total other comprehensive (loss) income | | | (4,995 | ) | | | 7,251 | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 11,552 | | | $ | 5,292 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
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| | Common stock | | | Additional | | | | | | other | | | Total | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | paid-in | | | Accumulated | | | comprehensive | | | stockholders’ | |
(in thousands) | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | capital | | | deficit | | | loss | | | equity | |
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | | | 55,240 | | | $ | 5 | | | | 26,814 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 864,135 | | | $ | (130,503 | ) | | $ | (22,309 | ) | | $ | 711,331 | |
Net income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,547 | | | | — | | | | 16,547 | |
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions | | | 35 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 75 | |
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase program | | | 64 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,127 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,127 | |
Exercise of stock options | | | 540 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,844 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,844 | |
Vesting of restricted stock | | | 303 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock | | | 730 | | | | — | | | | (730 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,999 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,999 | |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,029 | ) | | | (5,029 | ) |
Retirement related benefit plans, net of tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 34 | | | | 34 | |
Balance as of March 31, 2024 | | | 56,912 | | | $ | 5 | | | | 26,084 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 904,180 | | | $ | (113,956 | ) | | $ | (27,304 | ) | | $ | 762,928 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
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| | Common stock | | | Additional | | | | | | other | | | Total | |
| | Class A | | | Class B | | | paid-in | | | Accumulated | | | comprehensive | | | stockholders’ | |
(in thousands) | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | | | capital | | | deficit | | | loss | | | equity | |
Balance as of December 31, 2022 | | | 52,277 | | | $ | 5 | | | | 27,745 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 721,307 | | | $ | (121,577 | ) | | $ | (30,002 | ) | | $ | 569,736 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,959 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,959 | ) |
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions | | | 34 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Repurchase and retirement of common stock | | | (91 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,256 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4,256 | ) |
Issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase program | | | 92 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,648 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,648 | |
Exercise of stock options | | | 265 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,324 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,324 | |
Vesting of restricted stock | | | 336 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Conversion of Class B to Class A common stock | | | 240 | | | | — | | | | (240 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,161 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,161 | |
Foreign currency translation, net of tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,232 | | | | 7,232 | |
Retirement related benefit plans, net of tax | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19 | | | | 19 | |
Balance as of March 31, 2023 | | | 53,153 | | | $ | 5 | | | | 27,505 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 753,184 | | | $ | (123,536 | ) | | $ | (22,751 | ) | | $ | 606,905 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(In thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 9,619 | | | | 9,750 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 15,999 | | | | 22,161 | |
Loss on mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration | | | 145 | | | | 7,006 | |
Other, net | | | 580 | | | | 640 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 60,245 | | | | 39,872 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | (2,679 | ) | | | 1,981 | |
Other long-term assets | | | 9 | | | | (1,944 | ) |
Accounts payable | | | (1,667 | ) | | | (5,362 | ) |
Accrued compensation and benefits | | | (8,503 | ) | | | (12,283 | ) |
Other accrued expenses and current liabilities | | | (199 | ) | | | 2,015 | |
Deferred revenue | | | (16,646 | ) | | | (2,678 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 73,450 | | | | 59,199 | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | (2,766 | ) | | | (1,727 | ) |
Other investing activities, net | | | 2 | | | | (1,405 | ) |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,764 | ) | | | (3,132 | ) |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | | |
Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options | | | 19,844 | | | | 9,872 | |
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan contributions | | | 2,182 | | | | 1,868 | |
Payments for repurchase and retirement of common stock | | | — | | | | (6,255 | ) |
Other financing activities | | | — | | | | (29 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 22,026 | | | | 5,456 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | | (2,592 | ) | | | 379 | |
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | | 90,120 | | | | 61,902 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | | | 467,576 | | | | 316,958 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | | $ | 557,696 | | | $ | 378,860 | |
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow: | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 3 | |
Income taxes paid | | $ | 2,954 | | | $ | 4,751 | |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | |
Property and equipment in accounts payable and other current liabilities | | $ | 277 | | | $ | 1,559 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
ALTAIR ENGINEERING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1.Organization and description of business
Altair Engineering Inc. (“Altair” or the “Company”) is incorporated in the state of Delaware. The Company is a global leader in computational intelligence enabling organizations across broad industry segments to drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world. Altair delivers software and cloud solutions in the areas of simulation, high-performance computing (“HPC”), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (“AI”). Altair’s products and services leverage computational science to drive innovation and intelligent decisions for a more connected, safe, and sustainable future. The Company is headquartered in Troy, Michigan.
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial information. Accordingly, the accompanying statements do not include all the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.
Use of estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its significant estimates including the stand alone selling price, or SSP, for each distinct performance obligation included in customer contracts with multiple performance obligations, valuation of acquired intangible assets in business combinations, the incremental borrowing rate used in the valuation of lease liabilities, the determination of the period of benefit for capitalized costs to obtain a contract, fair value of convertible senior notes, provision for credit loss, tax valuation allowances, liabilities for uncertain tax provisions, impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, useful lives of intangible assets, and stock-based compensation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant accounting policies
There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Change in Presentation of Revenue and Cost of Revenue
Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company changed the presentation of revenue and cost of revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Operations to combine the financial statement line items (“FSLIs”) labeled “Software related services”, “Client engineering services” and “Other” into one FSLI labeled “Engineering services and other”. The change in presentation has been applied retrospectively and does not affect the software revenue, total revenue, software cost of revenue, or total cost of revenue amounts previously reported or have any effect on segment reporting.
2.Recent accounting guidance
Accounting standards not yet adopted
Reference Rate Reform – In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04. Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) - Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting. This ASU provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another rate that is expected to be discontinued. In October 2022, the FASB Board voted to amend the sunset date of ASU 2020-04 to December 31, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and does not expect this guidance to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
Segment Reporting – In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The update is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant expenses. The ASU requires disclosures to include significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), a description of other segment items by reportable segment, and any additional measures of a segment's profit or loss used by the CODM when deciding how to allocate resources. The ASU also requires all annual disclosures currently required by Topic 280 to be included in interim periods. The update is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted, and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the updated standard.
Income Taxes – In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which updates income tax disclosures related to the tax rate reconciliation and requires disclosure of income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively; however, retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating this ASU to determine the effect on its related disclosures.
3.Revenue from contracts with customers
Disaggregation of revenue
The Company disaggregates its revenue by type of performance obligation and timing of revenue recognition as follows (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Term licenses and other software products | | $ | 111,170 | |
| $ | 103,309 | |
Perpetual licenses | | | 6,537 | | | | 9,100 | |
Maintenance | | | 38,643 | | | | 35,601 | |
Professional software services | | | 2,079 | | | | 1,633 | |
Software related services | | | 6,617 | | | | 7,100 | |
Client engineering services | | | 6,457 | | | | 7,776 | |
Other | | | 1,409 | | | | 1,515 | |
Total revenue | | $ | 172,912 | | | $ | 166,034 | |
The Company derived approximately 10.8% of its total revenue through indirect sales channels for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Costs to obtain a contract
As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively, capitalized costs to obtain a contract were $4.6 million and $4.3 million recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and $0.9 million and $0.9 million recorded in Other long-term assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Sales commissions were $2.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. Sales commissions were included in Sales and marketing expense in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.
Contract assets
As of March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively, contract assets were $5.1 million and $5.2 million included in Accounts receivable, net, and $3.1 million and $2.7 million included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
Deferred revenue
Approximately $66.3 million of revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2024, was included in deferred revenue at the beginning of the year.
Revenue allocated to remaining performance obligations represents contracted revenue that has not yet been recognized, which includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. Contracted revenue not yet recognized was $243.5 million and $208.3 million as of March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Of the amount recorded as of March 31, 2024, the Company expects to recognize approximately 70% over the next 12 months and the remainder thereafter.
4.Supplementary Information
Acquisitions
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, the Company recognized a $0.1 million loss and a $7.0 million loss from a mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with a prior year acquisition. The mark-to-market adjustments were included in Other operating (income) expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original or remaining maturities of 90 days or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value. Restricted cash is included in Other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported in the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the amounts reported in the consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands):
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| | March 31, | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | 2023 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 557,605 | | $ | 467,459 | |
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets | | | 92 | | | 117 | |
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | $ | 557,696 | | $ | 467,576 | |
Restricted cash represents amounts required for the payment of potential health insurance claims and term deposits for bank guarantees.
Property and equipment, net
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
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| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Land | | $ | 8,373 | | | $ | 8,376 | |
Building and improvements | | | 17,515 | | | | 17,528 | |
Computer equipment and software | | | 46,154 | | | | 45,678 | |
Furniture, equipment and other | | | 13,972 | | | | 14,402 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 8,602 | | | | 8,380 | |
Total property and equipment | | | 94,616 | | | | 94,364 | |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | 55,779 | | | | 54,561 | |
Property and equipment, net | | $ | 38,837 | | | $ | 39,803 | |
Depreciation expense was $2.2 million and $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Other liabilities
The following table provides the details of other accrued expenses and current liabilities (in thousands):
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| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Income taxes payable | | $ | 15,152 | | | $ | 12,239 | |
Accrued VAT | | | 4,472 | | | | 8,710 | |
Obligations related to acquisition of businesses and technology | | | 3,012 | | | | 3,286 | |
Accrued royalties | | | 2,889 | | | | 2,313 | |
Accrued professional fees | | | 2,808 | | | | 2,436 | |
Billings in excess of cost | | | 2,401 | | | | 2,385 | |
Employee stock purchase plan obligations | | | 2,210 | | | | 4,155 | |
Non-income tax liabilities | | | 1,332 | | | | 2,473 | |
Accrued interest | | | 1,242 | | | | 183 | |
Defined contribution plan liabilities | | | 1,110 | | | | 1,454 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 7,192 | | | | 8,764 | |
Total | | $ | 43,820 | | | $ | 48,398 | |
The following table provides details of other long-term liabilities (in thousands):
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| | March 31, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Pension and other post-retirement liabilities | | $ | 16,219 | | | $ | 15,815 | |
Income tax reserves | | | 16,117 | | | | 16,254 | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | 12,765 | | | | 12,870 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 2,012 | | | | 2,212 | |
Total | | $ | 47,113 | | | $ | 47,151 | |
Other income, net
Other income, net consists of the following (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Interest income | | $ | (5,722 | ) | | $ | (2,885 | ) |
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | | | 1,765 | | | | (728 | ) |
Other income, net | | $ | (3,957 | ) | | $ | (3,613 | ) |
5.Goodwill and other intangible assets
Goodwill
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill, which is attributable to the Software reportable segment, was as follows (in thousands):
| | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | | $ | 458,125 | |
Foreign currency translation | | | (3,172 | ) |
Balance as of March 31, 2024 | | $ | 454,953 | |
Other intangible assets
A summary of other intangible assets is shown below (in thousands):
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| | March 31, 2024 | |
| | Weighted average amortization period | | Gross carrying amount | | | Accumulated amortization | | | Net carrying amount | |
Definite-lived intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Developed technology | | 4-6 years | | $ | 141,093 | | | $ | 95,465 | | | $ | 45,628 | |
Customer relationships | | 7-10 years | | | 57,988 | | | | 39,427 | | | | 18,561 | |
Other intangibles | | 4-10 years | | | 1,455 | | | | 626 | | | | 829 | |
Total definite-lived intangible assets | | | | | 200,536 | | | | 135,518 | | | | 65,018 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade names | | | | | 10,339 | | | | | | | 10,339 | |
Total other intangible assets | | | | $ | 210,875 | | | $ | 135,518 | | | $ | 75,357 | |
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| | December 31, 2023 | |
| | Weighted average amortization period | | Gross carrying amount | | | Accumulated amortization | | | Net carrying amount | |
Definite-lived intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Developed technology | | 4-6 years | | $ | 142,368 | | | $ | 90,729 | | | $ | 51,639 | |
Customer relationships | | 7-10 years | | | 58,316 | | | | 37,779 | | | | 20,537 | |
Other intangibles | | 4-10 years | | | 1,459 | | | | 563 | | | | 896 | |
Total definite-lived intangible assets | | | | | 202,143 | | | | 129,071 | | | | 73,072 | |
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade names | | | | | 10,478 | | | | | | | 10,478 | |
Total other intangible assets | | | | $ | 212,621 | | | $ | 129,071 | | | $ | 83,550 | |
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $7.4 million and $7.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Convertible senior notes
2027 Notes
In June 2022, the Company issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.750% convertible senior notes due in 2027 (the "2027 Notes"), which includes the initial purchaser’s exercise in full of its option to purchase an additional $30.0 million principal amount of the 2027 Notes, in a private offering. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2027 Notes was $224.3 million after deducting discounts, commissions and estimated issuance costs. The 2027 Notes bear interest at a rate of 1.750% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, which commenced on December 15, 2022. The 2027 Notes mature on June 15, 2027, unless, earlier repurchased or redeemed by the Company or converted pursuant to their terms. The 2027 Notes have an initial conversion rate of 13.9505 shares of the Company's Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2027 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $71.68 per share of its Class A common stock. Refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022, for details of the issuance of the 2027 Notes.
The Company may settle the 2027 Notes in cash, shares of Class A common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its Class A common stock, at the Company’s election, in the manner and subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture.
During the period ended March 31, 2024, the conditions allowing holders of the 2027 Notes to convert were not met. Therefore, the 2027 Notes remained classified as long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024.
2024 Notes
In June 2019, the Company issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.25% convertible senior notes due in 2024 (the "2024 Notes" and together with the 2027 Notes, the “Convertible Notes”), which includes the underwriters’ exercise in full of their option to purchase an additional $30.0 million principal amount of the 2024 Notes, in a public offering. The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2024 Notes were $221.9 million after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated issuance costs. The 2024 Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.25% per year, payable semi-annually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. The 2024 Notes mature on June 1, 2024, unless, earlier repurchased or redeemed by the Company or converted pursuant to their terms. The 2024 Notes have an initial conversion rate of 21.5049 shares of the Company's Class A common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2024 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $46.50 per share of its Class A common stock. Refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, for details of the issuance of the 2024 Notes.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, using proceeds from the issuance of the 2027 Notes, the Company entered into separate privately negotiated transactions with certain holders of the 2024 Notes to repurchase and retire $148.2 million aggregate principal amount of the 2024 Notes for an aggregate amount of $192.4 million of cash including accrued and unpaid interest.
As of March 31, 2024, until the close of business on the business day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2024 Notes at any time. Upon conversion, the Company has elected to settle the 2024 Notes par value in cash and to settle the premium in shares of its Class A common stock, subject to the terms and conditions provided in the Indenture. As of March 31, 2024, $81.7 million principal amount of the 2024 Notes remained outstanding and were classified as current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
The net carrying value of the 2027 and 2024 Notes was as follows (in thousands):
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| | March 31, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
| | 2027 Notes | | | 2024 Notes | | | 2027 Notes | | | 2024 Notes | |
Principal | | $ | 230,000 | | | $ | 81,729 | | | $ | 230,000 | | | $ | 81,729 | |
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs | | | 3,777 | | | | 112 | | | | 4,071 | | | | 274 | |
Net carrying amount | | $ | 226,223 | | | $ | 81,617 | | | $ | 225,929 | | | $ | 81,455 | |
The interest expense related to the 2027 and 2024 Notes was as follows (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Contractual interest expense | | $ | 1,057 | | | $ | 1,061 | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | | | 457 | | | | 464 | |
Total | | $ | 1,514 | | | $ | 1,525 | |
As of March 31, 2024, the “if converted value” of the 2027 Notes exceeded the principal amount by $46.4 million, and the “if converted value” of the 2024 Notes exceeded the principal amount by $69.7 million.
Revolving credit facility
The Company has a $200.0 million credit facility with a maturity date of December 31, 2025 (“2019 Amended Credit Agreement”).
As of March 31, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under the 2019 Amended Credit Agreement, there was $200.0 million available for future borrowing, and the Company was in compliance with all the financial covenants. The 2019 Amended Credit Agreement is available for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, and permitted acquisitions.
For additional information about the 2019 Amended Credit Agreement, refer to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
7.Fair value measurements
The accounting guidance for fair value, among other things, defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the reporting date. The framework for measuring fair value consists of a three-level valuation hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value based upon whether such inputs are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market assumptions made by the reporting entity. The three-level hierarchy for the inputs to valuation techniques is briefly summarized as follows:
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities at the measurement date;
Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
An asset’s or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Interest on the Company’s line of credit is at a variable rate, and as such the debt obligation outstanding approximates fair value.
The carrying value of the Company’s Convertible Notes are at face value less unamortized issuance costs. The estimated fair values of the Convertible Notes, which the Company has classified as Level 2 financial instruments, were determined based on quoted bid prices of the Convertible Notes on the last trading day of each reporting period. As of March 31, 2024, the estimated fair value of the 2027 Notes and 2024 Notes was $302.1 million and $150.9 million, respectively, and is presented for required disclosure purposes only. For further information on the Convertible Notes, see Note 6. – Debt.
8.Stock-based compensation
2017 stock-based compensation plan
In 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (“2017 Plan”), which was approved by the Company’s stockholders. The 2017 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options to the Company’s employees and any parent and subsidiary corporations’ employees, and for the grant of nonstatutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units, performance shares, other cash-based awards and other stock-based awards to the Company’s employees, directors and consultants and the Company’s parent, subsidiary, and affiliate corporations’ employees and consultants. The 2017 Plan has 19,460,908 authorized shares of the Company’s Class A common stock reserved for issuance. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 6,701,748 shares of its common stock available for future issuances under the 2017 Plan.
The following table summarizes the restricted stock units, or RSUs, awarded under the 2017 Plan for the period:
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| | Number of RSUs | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | | | 1,086,351 | |
Granted | | | 308,671 | |
Vested | | | (303,210 | ) |
Forfeited | | | (6,428 | ) |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | | | 1,085,384 | |
The weighted average grant date fair value of the RSUs was $79.20 and the RSUs generally vest in four equal annual installments. Total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized as of March 31, 2024, totaled $93.5 million, and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.7 years.
The following table summarizes the stock option activity under the 2017 Plan for the period:
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| | Number of options | | | Weighted average exercise price per share | | | Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) | | | Aggregate intrinsic value (in millions) | |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | | | 7,602,078 | | | $ | 52.81 | | | | 7.8 | | | $ | 238.3 | |
Granted | | | 416,608 | | | $ | 79.19 | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (402,890 | ) | | $ | 49.40 | | | | | | | |
Forfeited | | | (22,962 | ) | | $ | 55.23 | | | | | | | |
Outstanding as of March 31, 2024 | | | 7,592,834 | | | $ | 54.43 | | | | 7.8 | | | $ | 240.9 | |
Exercisable as of March 31, 2024 | | | 3,640,511 | | | $ | 51.42 | | | | 6.8 | | | $ | 126.4 | |
The total intrinsic value of the 2017 Plan stock options exercised during the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $143.4 million.
2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Company has an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”) which allows eligible employees to purchase shares of common stock through payroll deductions and is intended to qualify under Section 423 of the Internal Revenue Code. The maximum number of shares available for issuance under the ESPP is 3,200,000 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. As of March 31, 2024, the Company had 2,767,911 shares of its common stock available for future issuances under the ESPP.
The purchase price for each share of common stock purchased under the ESPP will be 85% of the lower of (a) the fair market value per share on the first day of the applicable offering period or (b) the fair market value per share on the applicable purchase date.
The Company issued 64,309 shares of common stock under the ESPP during the three months ended March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, $2.2 million and $4.2 million had been withheld on behalf of employees for future purchases under the ESPP due to the timing of payroll deductions and was reported in current liabilities. The Company recognized $0.7 million and $0.6 million of stock-based compensation expense related to the ESPP for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Stock-based compensation expense
Stock-based compensation expense was recorded as follows (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Cost of revenue – software | | $ | 2,002 | | | $ | 2,752 | |
Research and development | | | 6,360 | | | | 8,743 | |
Sales and marketing | | | 4,520 | | | | 7,591 | |
General and administrative | | | 3,117 | | | | 3,075 | |
Total stock-based compensation expense | | $ | 15,999 | | | $ | 22,161 | |
9.Net income (loss) per share
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period, excluding dilutive securities, stock options, RSUs and ESPP shares. Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the period and potentially dilutive common shares, including the effect of dilutive securities, stock options, RSUs and ESPP shares under the treasury stock method.
The Company applies the if-converted method for convertible instruments when calculating diluted earnings per share. Under the if-converted method, shares related to convertible senior notes, to the extent dilutive, are assumed to be converted into common stock at the beginning of the period.
The following table sets forth the computation of the numerators and denominators used in the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share amounts (in thousands, except per share data):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Numerator: | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) |
Interest expense related to Convertible Notes, net of tax | | | 1,057 | | | | — | |
Numerator for diluted income (loss) per share | | $ | 17,604 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) |
Denominator: | | | | | | |
Denominator for basic income (loss) per share— weighted average shares | | | 82,587 | | | | 80,191 | |
Effect of dilutive securities, stock options, RSUs and ESPP shares | | | 7,219 | | | | — | |
Denominator for dilutive income (loss) per share | | | 89,806 | | | | 80,191 | |
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, basic | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders, diluted | | $ | 0.20 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) |
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share were as follows (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Stock options and ESPP shares | | | — | | | | 2,883 | |
Convertible shares | | | — | | | | 4,967 | |
Total shares excluded from calculation | | | — | | | | 7,850 | |
The Company’s income tax expense and effective tax rate for the three ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were as follows (in thousands, except percentages):
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Income tax expense | | $ | 6,769 | | | $ | 9,232 | |
Effective tax rate | | | 29 | % | | | 127 | % |
The tax rate is affected by the Company being a U.S. resident taxpayer, the tax rates in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which the Company operates, the relative amount of income earned by jurisdiction and the relative amount of losses or income for which no benefit or expense is recognized due to a valuation allowance. The change in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to March 31, 2023, was primarily attributable to the effects of tax elections made by the Company during the third quarter of 2023 that have a prospective impact on the Company’s tax expense in 2024. The Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 also includes net discrete benefit of $0.4 million and expense of $5.7 million, respectively, primarily related to changes in tax laws, withholding taxes on royalties, changes in reserves, changes in accruals for unremitted earnings and other adjustments.
11.Accumulated other comprehensive loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows (in thousands):
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| | Foreign currency translation | | | Retirement related benefit plans | | | Total | |
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | | $ | (21,473 | ) | | $ | (836 | ) | | $ | (22,309 | ) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassification | | | (5,029 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,029 | ) |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income | | — | | | | 34 | | | | 34 | |
Tax effects | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other comprehensive income | | | (5,029 | ) | | | 34 | | | | (4,995 | ) |
Balance as of March 31, 2024 | | $ | (26,502 | ) | | $ | (802 | ) | | $ | (27,304 | ) |
12.Commitments and contingencies
Legal proceedings
From time to time, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. The Company has received, and may in the future continue to receive, claims from third parties asserting, among other things, infringement of their intellectual property rights. Future litigation may be necessary to defend the Company, its partners, and its customers by determining the scope, enforceability, and validity of third-party proprietary rights, or to establish and enforce the Company’s proprietary rights.
Effects of proceedings
The results of any current or future litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on the Company because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
The Company defines its operating segments as components of its business where separate financial information is available and used by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to its segments and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer.
The Company has identified two reportable segments for financial reporting purposes: Software and Client Engineering Services (“CES”). The primary measure of segment operating performance is Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, interest income and other, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, asset impairment charges and other special items as determined by management. Corporate headquarter costs are allocated to each segment.
The following tables are in thousands:
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Three months ended March 31, 2024 | | Software | | | CES | | | All other | | | Total | |
Revenue | | $ | 165,046 | | | $ | 6,457 | | | $ | 1,409 | | | $ | 172,912 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 46,070 | | | $ | (67 | ) | | $ | (185 | ) | | $ | 45,818 | |
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Three months ended March 31, 2023 | | Software | | | CES | | | All other | | | Total | |
Revenue | | $ | 156,743 | | | $ | 7,776 | | | $ | 1,515 | | | $ | 166,034 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 42,772 | | | $ | 409 | | | $ | (126 | ) | | $ | 43,055 | |
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to U.S. GAAP income before income taxes: | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 45,818 | | | $ | 43,055 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | (15,999 | ) | | | (22,161 | ) |
Interest expense | | | (1,576 | ) | | | (1,526 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | (9,619 | ) | | | (9,750 | ) |
Special adjustments, interest income and other (1) | | | 4,692 | | | | (2,345 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | $ | 23,316 | | | $ | 7,273 | |
(1)The three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily includes $5.7 million of interest income and $0.9 million of currency losses on acquisition-related intercompany loans. The three months ended March 31, 2023, includes a $7.0 million loss from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition, $2.9 million of interest income, and $1.8 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this quarterly report and with our audited consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed below.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 under Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements include statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, objectives, goals, expectations, anticipations, assumptions, estimates, intentions, and future performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, which may be beyond our control, and which may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements through our use of words such as “may,” “can,” “anticipate,” “assume,” “should,” “indicate,” “would,” “believe,” “contemplate,” “expect,” “seek,” “estimate,” “continue,” “plan,” “point to,” “project,” “predict,” “could,” “intend,” “target,” “potential,” and other similar words and expressions of the future.
There are a number of important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement made by us. These factors include, but are not limited to:
•our ability and the time it takes to acquire new customers;
•reduced spending on product design and development activities by our customers;
•our ability to successfully renew our outstanding software licenses;
•our ability to maintain or protect our intellectual property;
•our ability to retain key executive members;
•our ability to internally develop new software products, inventions and intellectual property;
•our ability to successfully integrate and realize the benefits of our past or future strategic acquisitions or investments;
•demand for our software by customers other than simulation engineering specialists and in additional industry verticals;
•acceptance of our enhanced business model by customers and investors;
•our susceptibility to factors affecting the automotive, aerospace and banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries where we derive a substantial portion of our revenues;
•the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses and capital requirements;
•our susceptibility to foreign currency risks that arise because of our substantial international operations;
•the significant quarterly fluctuations of our results; and
•the uncertain effect of cyberattacks, data security incidents, future pandemics or events on our business, operating results, and financial condition, including disruption to our customers, our employees, the global economy, and financial markets.
The foregoing does not represent an exhaustive list of matters that may be covered by the forward-looking statements contained herein or risk factors that we are faced with that may cause our actual results to differ from those anticipated in our forward-looking statements. For additional risks which could adversely impact our business and financial performance please see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024, and other information appearing elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, this report on Form 10-Q and our other filings with the SEC.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary notice. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report or the date of the document incorporated by reference into this report. We have no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update, revise or correct any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. We have expressed our expectations, beliefs, and projections in good faith, and we believe they have a reasonable basis. However, we cannot assure you that our expectations, beliefs, or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished.
Overview
We are a global leader in computational intelligence and we provide software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPS), data analytics, and AI. We enable organizations across all industries to compete more effectively and drive smarter decisions in an increasingly connected world - all while creating a greener, more sustainable future.
Factors Affecting our Performance
We believe that our future success will depend on many factors, including those described below. While these areas present significant opportunity, they also present risks that we must manage to achieve successful results. If we are unable to address these challenges, our business, operating results and prospects could be harmed. Please see “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Seasonality and quarterly results
Our billings have historically been highest in the first and fourth quarters of any calendar year and may vary in future quarters. The timing of recording billings and the corresponding effect on our cash flows may vary due to the seasonality of the purchasing and payment patterns of our customers. In addition, the timing of the recognition of revenue, the amount and timing of operating expenses, including employee compensation, sales and marketing activities, and capital expenditures, may vary from quarter-to-quarter which may cause our reported results to fluctuate significantly. In addition, we may choose to grow our business for the long-term rather than to optimize for profitability or cash flows for a particular shorter-term period. This seasonality or the occurrence of any of the factors above may cause our results of operations to vary and our financial statements may not fully reflect the underlying performance of our business.
Integration of recent acquisitions
We believe that our recent acquisitions result in certain benefits, including expanding our portfolio of software and products and enabling us to better serve our customers’ requests for data analytics and simulation technology. However, to realize some of these anticipated benefits, the acquired businesses must be successfully integrated. The success of these acquisitions will depend in part on our ability to realize these anticipated benefits. We may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of these acquisitions for a variety of reasons.
Foreign currency fluctuations
Because of our substantial international operations, we are exposed to foreign currency risks that arise from our normal business operations, including in connection with our transactions that are denominated in foreign currencies, including the Euro, British Pound Sterling, Indian Rupee, Japanese Yen, and Chinese Yuan. To identify changes in our underlying business without regard to the impact of currency fluctuations, we evaluate certain of our operating results both on an as reported basis, as well as on a constant currency basis. For the remainder of our current fiscal year, we anticipate that our revenues and profit may be impacted by changes in foreign currency rates.
Business Segments
We have identified two reportable segments: Software and Client Engineering Services:
•Software —Our Software segment includes software and software related services. The software component of this segment includes our portfolio of software products including our solvers and optimization technology products, high-performance computing software applications and hardware products, modeling and visualization tools, data analytics and analysis products, IoT platform and analytics tools, as well as support and the complementary software products we offer through our Altair Partner Alliance, or APA. The APA includes technologies ranging from computational fluid dynamics and fatigue, to manufacturing process simulation and cost estimation. The software component of this segment includes consulting, training, and implementation services. The software related services component of this segment includes technical services focused on product design and development expertise and analysis from the component level up to complete product engineering at any stage of the lifecycle.
•Client Engineering Services —Our client engineering services, or CES, segment provides client engineering services to support our customers with long-term, ongoing expertise. We operate our CES business by hiring engineers and data scientists for placement at a customer site for specific customer-directed assignments. We employ and pay them only for the duration of the placement.
Our other businesses which do not meet the criteria to be separate reportable segments are combined and reported as “Other” which represents innovative services and products, including Toggled, our LED lighting business. Toggled is focused on developing and selling next-generation solid state lighting technology along with communication and control protocols based on our intellectual property for the direct replacement of fluorescent light tubes with LED lamps.
For additional information about our reportable segments and other businesses, see Note 13 in the Notes to consolidated financial statements in Item 1, Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Results of operations
Comparison of the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
The following table sets forth the results of operations and the period-over-period percentage change in certain financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Increase / (decrease) | |
(in thousands, except %'s) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % | |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | $ | 158,429 | | | $ | 149,643 | | | | 6 | % |
Engineering services and other | | | 14,483 | | | | 16,391 | | | | (12 | %) |
Total revenue | | | 172,912 | | | | 166,034 | | | | 4 | % |
Cost of revenue: | | | | | | | | | |
Software | | | 18,656 | | | | 19,250 | | | | (3 | %) |
Engineering services and other | | | 12,237 | | | | 13,485 | | | | (9 | %) |
Total cost of revenue | | | 30,893 | | | | 32,735 | | | | (6 | %) |
Gross profit | | | 142,019 | | | | 133,299 | | | | 7 | % |
Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Research and development | | | 52,333 | | | | 53,251 | | | | (2 | %) |
Sales and marketing | | | 44,434 | | | | 43,492 | | | | 2 | % |
General and administrative | | | 17,761 | | | | 17,951 | | | | (1 | %) |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 7,438 | | | | 7,814 | | | | (5 | %) |
Other operating (income) expense, net | | | (882 | ) | | | 5,605 | | | NM | |
Total operating expenses | | | 121,084 | | | | 128,113 | | | | (5 | %) |
Operating income | | | 20,935 | | | | 5,186 | | | | 304 | % |
Interest expense | | | 1,576 | | | | 1,526 | | | | 3 | % |
Other income, net | | | (3,957 | ) | | | (3,613 | ) | | | 10 | % |
Income before income taxes | | | 23,316 | | | | 7,273 | | | | 221 | % |
Income tax expense | | | 6,769 | | | | 9,232 | | | | (27 | %) |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) | | NM | |
Other financial information: | | | | | | | | | |
Billings(1) | | $ | 154,148 | | | $ | 163,517 | | | | (6 | %) |
Adjusted EBITDA(2) | | $ | 45,818 | | | $ | 43,055 | | | | 6 | % |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 73,450 | | | $ | 59,199 | | | | 24 | % |
Free cash flow(3) | | $ | 70,684 | | | $ | 57,472 | | | | 23 | % |
NM Not meaningful.
(1)Billings consists of our total revenue plus the change in our deferred revenue, excluding deferred revenue from acquisitions. For more information about Billings and our other non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, see “Non-GAAP financial measures” contained herein.
(2)We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, interest income and other, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, asset impairment charges and other special items as determined by management. For more information about Adjusted EBITDA and our other non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations of our non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, see “Non-GAAP financial measures” contained herein.
(3)We define Free Cash Flow as net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. For a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow, see “Non-GAAP financial measures” contained herein.
Change in Presentation of Revenue and Cost of Revenue
Effective in the first quarter of 2024, the Company changed the presentation of revenue and cost of revenue in its Consolidated Statements of Operations to combine the financial statement line items (“FSLIs”) labeled “Software related services”, “Client engineering services” and “Other” into one FSLI labeled “Engineering services and other.” The change in presentation has been applied retrospectively and does not affect the software revenue, total revenue, software cost of revenue, or total cost of revenue amounts previously reported or have any effect on segment reporting.
Three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
Revenue
Software
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Software revenue | | $ | 158,429 | | | $ | 149,643 | | | $ | 8,786 | | | | 6 | % |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 92 | % | | | 90 | % | | | | | | |
Software revenue increased 6%, or 7% in constant currency, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase was driven by growth in software license revenue primarily by strong retention and expansions within existing accounts, particularly in the automotive and aerospace & defense verticals.
Engineering services and other
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Engineering services and other revenue | | $ | 14,483 | | | $ | 16,391 | | | $ | (1,908 | ) | | | (12 | %) |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 8 | % | | | 10 | % | | | | | | |
The 12% decrease in engineering services and other revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023, was due to lower customer demand for client engineering services during the period.
Cost of revenue
Software
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Cost of software revenue | | $ | 18,656 | | | $ | 19,250 | | | $ | (594 | ) | | | (3 | %) |
As a percent of software revenue | | | 12 | % | | | 13 | % | | | | | | |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 11 | % | | | 12 | % | | | | | | |
Cost of software revenue decreased $0.6 million, or 3%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Hardware costs and stock-based compensation expense decreased $0.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2024. These decreases were partially offset by increases in employee compensation and related expense and royalty expense of $0.7 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
Engineering services and other
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Cost of engineering services and other revenue | | $ | 12,237 | | | $ | 13,485 | | | $ | (1,248 | ) | | | (9 | %) |
As a percent of engineering services and other revenue | | | 84 | % | | | 82 | % | | | | | | |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | | | | |
Cost of engineering services and other revenue decreased 9% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. The decrease was due to decreases in project-related costs of $0.6 million, employee compensation and related expense of $0.4 million, and manufacturing costs and inventory expense of $0.3 million.
Gross profit
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Gross profit | | $ | 142,019 | | | $ | 133,299 | | | $ | 8,720 | | | | 7 | % |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 82 | % | | | 80 | % | | | | | | |
Gross profit increased by $8.7 million, or 7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. This increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to the increase in software revenue.
Operating expenses
Operating expenses, as discussed below, support all the products and services that we provide to our customers and, as a result, they are reported and discussed in the aggregate.
Research and development
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Research and development | | $ | 52,333 | | | $ | 53,251 | | | $ | (918 | ) | | | (2 | %) |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 30 | % | | | 32 | % | | | | | | |
Research and development expenses decreased by $0.9 million, or 2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Stock-based compensation expense decreased $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, partially offset by an increase in employee compensation and related expense of $1.2 million, primarily due to increased headcount and merit increases.
Sales and marketing
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Sales and marketing | | $ | 44,434 | | | $ | 43,492 | | | $ | 942 | | | | 2 | % |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 26 | % | | | 26 | % | | | | | | |
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $0.9 million, or 2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Employee compensation and related expense increased $3.6 million, primarily due to annual merit increases and increased headcount, travel costs increased $0.3 million, facilities costs and depreciation expense increased $0.3 million, and advertising and trade show related expenses increased $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation expense and non-income tax expense of $3.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
General and administrative
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
General and administrative | | $ | 17,761 | | | $ | 17,951 | | | $ | (190 | ) | | | (1 | %) |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 10 | % | | | 11 | % | | | | | | |
General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.2 million, or 1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Employee compensation and related expense decreased $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, partially offset by an increase in professional fees of $0.4 million.
Amortization of intangible assets
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | $ | 7,438 | | | $ | 7,814 | | | $ | (376 | ) | | | (5 | %) |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 4 | % | | | 5 | % | | | | | | |
Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $0.4 million, or 5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Amortization decreased as a result of certain fully amortized intangible assets.
Other operating (income) expense, net
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % |
Other operating (income) expense, net | | $ | (882 | ) | | $ | 5,605 | | | $ | 6,487 | | | NM |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | (1 | %) | | | 3 | % | | | | | |
Other operating (income) expense, net was $0.9 million of income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to $5.6 million of expense for the three months ended March 31, 2023. We recognized a $0.1 million loss on the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a $7.0 million loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023. In addition, we had a $0.9 million decrease in grant income and $0.4 million increase in royalty income for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Interest expense
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Interest expense | | $ | 1,576 | | | $ | 1,526 | | | $ | 50 | | | | 3 | % |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | 1 | % | | | 1 | % | | | | | | |
Interest expense remained consistent for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Other income, net
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Other income, net | | $ | (3,957 | ) | | $ | (3,613 | ) | | $ | 344 | | | | 10 | % |
As a percent of consolidated revenue | | | (2 | %) | | | (2 | %) | | | | | | |
Other income, net increased $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. Other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2024, includes $5.7 million of interest income and $1.8 million in net foreign currency losses. Other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023, includes $2.9 million of interest income and $0.7 million in net foreign currency gains.
Income tax expense
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % | |
Income tax expense | | $ | 6,769 | | | $ | 9,232 | | | $ | (2,463 | ) | | | (27 | %) |
The effective tax rate was 29% and 127% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The tax rate is affected by our status as a U.S. resident taxpayer, the tax rates in the U.S. and other jurisdictions in which we operate, the relative amount of income earned by jurisdiction and the relative amount of losses or income for which no benefit or expense is recognized due to a valuation allowance. The change in the effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to March 31, 2023, was primarily attributable to the effects of tax elections made by the Company during the third quarter of 2023 that have a prospective impact on the Company’s tax expense in 2024. The Company's effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 also includes net discrete benefit of $0.4 million and expense of $5.7 million, respectively, primarily related to changes in tax laws, withholding taxes on royalties, changes in reserves, changes in accruals for unremitted earnings and other adjustments.
Net income (loss)
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | | | Period-to-period change |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ | | | % |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) | | $ | 18,506 | | | NM |
Net income was $16.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a net loss of $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was a result of the increase in gross profit, the decrease in the loss on the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration, and the decrease in income tax expense as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Non-GAAP financial measures
We monitor the following key non-GAAP (United States generally accepted accounting principles) financial and operating metrics to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. In analyzing and planning for our business, we supplement our use of GAAP financial measures with non-GAAP financial measures, including Billings as a liquidity measure, Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure and Free Cash Flow as a liquidity measure.
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Other financial data: | | | | | | |
Billings | | $ | 154,148 | | | $ | 163,517 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 45,818 | | | $ | 43,055 | |
Free Cash Flow | | $ | 70,684 | | | $ | 57,472 | |
Billings. Billings consists of our total revenue plus the change in our deferred revenue, excluding deferred revenue from acquisitions during the period. Given that we generally bill our customers at the time of sale, but typically recognize a portion of the related revenue ratably over time, management believes that Billings is a meaningful way to measure and monitor our ability to provide our business with the working capital generated by upfront payments from our customers.
Adjusted EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, interest income and other, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, asset impairment charges and other special items as determined by management. Our management team believes that Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance as it is commonly utilized by management and the investment community to analyze operating performance in our industry.
Free Cash Flow. Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP measure that we calculate as cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. Management believes that Free Cash Flow is useful in analyzing our ability to service and repay debt, when applicable, and return value directly to stockholders.
These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of our business that, when viewed with our GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures included in the tables below, may provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting our business. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be relied upon to the exclusion of GAAP financial measures and are by definition an incomplete understanding of the Company and must be considered in conjunction with GAAP measures.
We believe that the non-GAAP measures disclosed herein are only useful as an additional tool to help management and investors make informed decisions about our financial and operating performance and liquidity. By definition, non-GAAP measures do not give a full understanding of the Company. To be truly valuable, they must be used in conjunction with the comparable GAAP measures. In addition, non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized. It may not be possible to compare these financial measures with other companies’ non-GAAP financial measures having the same or similar names. We strongly encourage investors to review our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures
The following tables provides reconciliations of revenue to Billings, net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, and net cash provided by operating activities to Free Cash Flow:
Billings
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Revenue | | $ | 172,912 | | | $ | 166,034 | |
Ending deferred revenue | | | 144,939 | | | | 141,943 | |
Beginning deferred revenue | | | (163,703 | ) | | | (144,460 | ) |
Billings | | $ | 154,148 | | | $ | 163,517 | |
Adjusted EBITDA
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 16,547 | | | $ | (1,959 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | 6,769 | | | | 9,232 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 15,999 | | | | 22,161 | |
Interest expense | | | 1,576 | | | | 1,526 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 9,619 | | | | 9,750 | |
Special adjustments, interest income and other (1) | | | (4,692 | ) | | | 2,345 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | 45,818 | | | $ | 43,055 | |
(1)The three months ended March 31, 2024, primarily includes $5.7 million of interest income and $0.9 million of currency losses on acquisition-related intercompany loans. The three months ended March 31, 2023, includes a $7.0 million loss from the mark-to-market adjustment of contingent consideration associated with the World Programming acquisition, $2.9 million of interest income, and $1.8 million of currency gains on acquisition-related intercompany loans.
Free Cash Flow
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 73,450 | | | $ | 59,199 | |
Capital expenditures | | | (2,766 | ) | | | (1,727 | ) |
Free cash flow | | $ | 70,684 | | | $ | 57,472 | |
Recurring software license rate
A key factor to our success is our recurring software license rate, which we measure through Billings, primarily derived from annual renewals of our existing subscription customer agreements. Recurring revenue streams allow us to create more consistent, predictable cash flows and drive greater long-term customer value. We believe the recurring software license rate is a key factor to our success and we monitor this measure to ensure our go-to-market strategy is driving long-term success of our business.
We calculate our recurring software license rate for a particular period by dividing (i) the sum of software term-based license Billings, software license maintenance Billings, and 20% of software perpetual license Billings which we believe approximates maintenance as an element of the arrangement by (ii) the total software license Billings including all term-based subscriptions, maintenance, and perpetual license billings from all customers for that period. The recurring software license rate was 95% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. The recurring software license rate may vary from period to period.
Liquidity and capital resources
As of March 31, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity were $557.6 million in cash and cash equivalents and $200.0 million availability on our credit facility. We have outstanding debt in the form of our 2027 and 2024 convertible notes (“Convertible Notes”) with a $311.7 million principal amount as of March 31, 2024.
During the period ended March 31, 2024, the conditions allowing holders of the 2027 Notes to convert were not met. Therefore, the 2027 Notes were classified as long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024. We have the ability to settle the 2027 Notes in cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock at our own election.
The 2024 Notes are convertible at the option of the holders and mature on June 1, 2024, and were classified as current on the consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024. We have elected to settle the 2024 Notes par value of $81.7 million in cash, which we currently expect to fund from our available cash, and will settle the premium of $69.2 million in shares of our Class A common stock.
As of March 31, 2024, approximately $49.1 million remained available for repurchase under our stock repurchase program.
We continue to evaluate possible acquisitions and other strategic transactions designed to expand our business. As a result, our expected uses of cash could change, our cash position could be reduced, or we may incur additional debt obligations to the extent we complete additional acquisitions or strategic transactions.
Our existing cash and cash equivalents may fluctuate during fiscal 2024 due to changes in our planned cash expenditures, including changes in incremental costs such as direct costs and integration costs related to acquisitions. Cash from operations could also be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, the effects of geopolitical events. It is possible that certain customers may unilaterally decide to extend payments on accounts receivable, however our customer base is comprised primarily of larger organizations with typically strong liquidity and capital resources.
We believe that our existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under our credit facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements for the next twelve months. We also believe that our financial resources, along with managing discretionary expenses, will allow us to manage our business operations for the foreseeable future and withstand geopolitical events, which could include reductions in revenue and delays in payments from customers and partners. We will continue to evaluate our financial position as developments evolve.
Revolving credit facility
As of March 31, 2024, there were no outstanding borrowings under our 2019 Amended Credit Agreement and there was $200.0 million available for future borrowing. The 2019 Amended Credit Agreement is available for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures and permitted acquisitions.
For additional information about the 2019 Amended Credit Agreement, refer to our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 22, 2024.
Cash flows
As of March 31, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $557.6 million available for working capital purposes, acquisitions, and capital expenditures; $444.8 million of this amount was held in the United States and $107.4 million was held in the APAC and EMEA regions with the remainder held in Canada, Mexico, and South America.
Other than statutory limitations, there are no significant restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other distributions to Altair. Based on our current liquidity needs and repatriation strategies, we expect that we can manage our global liquidity needs without material adverse tax implications.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods indicated:
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| | Three Months Ended March 31, | |
(in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 73,450 | | | $ | 59,199 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (2,764 | ) | | | (3,132 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 22,026 | | | | 5,456 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | | (2,592 | ) | | | 379 | |
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | $ | 90,120 | | | $ | 61,902 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $73.5 million, which reflects an increase of $14.3 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. This increase was the result of improvements in our operating results and changes to our working capital position for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2024.
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $2.8 million, which reflects a decrease of $0.4 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Net cash provided by financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2024, was $22.0 million, which reflects an increase of $16.6 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, we received proceeds of $19.8 million from the exercise of common stock options. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we received proceeds of $9.9 million from the exercise of common stock options and made payments of $6.3 million for the repurchase of our Class A common stock.
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
There was an adverse effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to a favorable effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Commitments
There were no material changes in our commitments as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements
See Note 2 in the Notes to consolidated financial statements in Item 1, Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a full description of the recent accounting pronouncements and our expectation of their impact, if any, on our results of operations and financial condition.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to certain global market risks, including foreign currency exchange risk and interest rate risk associated with our revolving credit facility.
Foreign Currency Risk
As a result of our substantial international operations, we are exposed to foreign currency risks that arise from our normal business operations, including in connection with our transactions that are denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, we translate sales and financial results denominated in foreign currencies into United States dollars for purposes of our consolidated financial statements. As a result, appreciation of the United States dollar against these foreign currencies generally will have a negative impact on our reported revenue and operating income while depreciation of the United States dollar against these foreign currencies will generally have a positive effect on reported revenue and operating income.
As of March 31, 2024, we do not have any foreign currency hedging contracts. Based on our current international operations, we do not plan on engaging in hedging activities in the near future.
Market Risk and Market Interest Risk
In June 2022, we issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.750% convertible senior notes due in 2027. In June 2019, we issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.250% convertible senior notes due 2024 of which $81.7 million aggregate principal amount remains outstanding as of March 31, 2024. The 2027 Notes and 2024 Notes have fixed annual interest rates at 1.750% and 0.250%, respectively, and, therefore, we do not have economic interest rate exposure on our Convertible Notes. However, the value of the Convertible Notes is exposed to interest rate risk. Generally, the fair market value of our fixed interest rate Convertible Notes will increase as interest rates fall and decrease as interest rates rise. In addition, the fair values of the Convertible Notes are affected by our stock price. The fair value of the Convertible Notes will generally increase as our Class A common stock price increases in value and will generally decrease as our Class A common stock price declines in value. We carry the Convertible Notes at face value less unamortized issuance costs on our balance sheet, and we present the fair value for required disclosure purposes only.
As of March 31, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $557.7 million, consisting primarily of bank deposits and money market funds. As of March 31, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowings under our 2019 Amended Credit Agreement. Such interest-bearing instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk; however, historical fluctuations of interest expense have not been significant.
Interest rate risk relates to the gain/increase or loss/decrease we could incur on our debt balances and interest expense associated with changes in interest rates. Changes in interest rates would impact the amount of interest income we realize on our invested cash balances. It is our policy not to enter into derivative instruments for speculative purposes, and therefore, we hold no derivative instruments for trading purposes.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) or 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in periodic reports filed with the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13(a)-15(e) under the Exchange Act as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2024.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2024, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Other legal proceedings
From time to time, we may be subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business. We have received, and may in the future continue to receive, claims from third parties asserting, among other things, infringement of their intellectual property rights. Future litigation may be necessary to defend ourselves, our partners and our customers by determining the scope, enforceability and validity of third-party proprietary rights, or to establish and enforce our proprietary rights. The results of any current or future litigation cannot be predicted with certainty and regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies
During the quarter ended March 31, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or officers adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Regulation S-K, Item 408, that was intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c).
Item 6. Exhibits
* Filed herewith.
** The certifications furnished in Exhibit 32.1 hereto are deemed to accompany this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and will not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, except to the extent that the registrant specifically incorporates it by reference.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: May 2, 2024 | By: | | /s/ James R. Scapa |
| | | James R. Scapa |
| | | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: May 2, 2024 | | | |
| By: | | /s/ Matthew Brown |
| | | Matthew Brown |
| | | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |