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Corsair Gaming, Inc.

For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed May 7, 2025.

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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed May 7, 2025

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

  1. Description of Business

Corsair Gaming, Inc., a Delaware corporation, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “Corsair” the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), is a global provider and innovator of high-performance products for gamers and digital creators, many of which build their own PCs using our components.

Corsair is organized intotwo reportable segments:

Gamer and Creator Peripherals. Includes our high-performance gaming keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers, and our streaming products, which includes capture cards, Stream Decks, microphones and audio interfaces, our Facecam streaming cameras, studio accessories, sim racing products, and gaming furniture, among others.

Gaming Components and Systems. Includes our high-performance power supply units, cooling solutions, computer cases, DRAM modules, as well as high-end prebuilt and custom-built gaming PCs and laptops, and gaming monitors, among others.

  1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. The accounting policies we follow are set forth in Part II, Item 8, Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies”, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 which was filed with the SEC on February 26, 2025.

The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2024, included herein, was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed, combined or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Therefore, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2024, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and in management’s opinion, include all adjustments, which consist of only normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair statement of our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2025 and our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024. The results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the current fiscal year or any other future periods.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Corsair and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For consolidated entities where we own less than 100% of the equity, our consolidated net comprehensive income (loss) is reduced by the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. The ownership interest of other investors is recorded as noncontrolling interest in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In determining whether an entity is considered a controlled entity, we apply the VIE (variable interest entity) and VOE (voting interest entity) models. Entities that do not qualify as a VIE are assessed for consolidation under the VOE model. Under the VOE model, we consolidate the entity if we determine that we have a controlling financial interest in the entity through our ownership of greater than 50% of the outstanding voting shares of the entity and that other equity holders do not have substantive voting, participating or liquidation rights.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Such estimates include, but are not limited to, the valuation of intangible assets, accounts receivable, sales return reserves, reserves for customer incentives, warranty reserves, inventory, derivative instruments, stock-based compensation, and deferred income tax. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the potential impacts from the events in the current economic and geopolitical environment. We adjust such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. The extent to which the current macroeconomic conditions and the development of the geopolitical unrest will impact our business going forward depends on numerous dynamic factors that we cannot reliably predict. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Making estimates and judgments about future events is inherently unpredictable and is subject to significant uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Should any of these estimates and assumptions change or prove to have been incorrect, it could have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvement to Reportable Segment Disclosure. This ASU updates the reportable segment disclosure requirements by requiring disclosures of significant reportable segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within each reported measure of a segment's profit or loss. This ASU also requires disclosure of the title and position of the individual identified as the CODM and an explanation of how the CODM uses the reported measures of a segment's profit or loss in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The ASU was effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Weadopted this standard in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Accounting Pronouncements Issued but Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. This ASU requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity's effective tax rate reconciliation as well as additional information on income tax paid. The ASU is effective on a prospective basis for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. This ASU will result in additional required disclosures in our consolidated financial statements, when adopted. We are currently evaluating the provisions of this ASU and expect to adopt them for the year ended December 31, 2025.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement (Topic 220) - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures: Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. This ASU requires additional disclosures about the nature of expenses included in the income statement, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation and depreciation. This ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the provisions of this ASU and expect to adopt them for the year ended December 31, 2027.

  1. Derivative Financial Instruments

From time to time, we enter into derivative instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts, to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities. The derivative instruments are recorded at fair value in prepaid expenses and other current assets or other liabilities and accrued expenses on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We do not designate such instruments as hedges for accounting purposes; accordingly, changes in the value of these contracts are recognized in each reporting period in other (expense) income, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. We donot enter into derivative instruments for trading purposes.

The foreign currency forward contracts generally mature withintwo tofour months. The notional principal amount of outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts was $33.6 million and $35.2 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The net fair value gains (losses) recognized inother expense, net in relation to these derivative instruments was $(1.7) million and $0.6 million for thethree months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

  1. Business Combinations

Fanatec Acquisition

On September 13, 2024, one of our subsidiaries, Corsair GmbH (“GmbH”) executed an Asset Purchase Agreement (“APA”) to purchase the business (the “Fanatec Business”) of Endor AG (“Endor”), which includes certain assets and all the personnel of Endor, as well as the equity interests of certain of Endor’s subsidiaries. Endor AG was a German public entity that created the leading end-to-end premium Fanatec sim racing product line. The Fanatec sim racing product line, which fully complements our sim racing chassis, gaming PCs, gaming and streaming peripherals, and monitors, will expand our product offerings in these markets.

The Fanatec APA was consummated on September 19, 2024 (the “Fanatec Acquisition Date”) for a cash purchase consideration of approximately $43.7 million, net of $4.5 million of cash acquired.

Prior to the Fanatec acquisition, another of our subsidiaries, Corsair Components Ltd (“CCL”), entered into a Bridge Loan Agreement (“Bridge Loan”) in May 2024 and a Debtor-In-Possession Loan Agreement (“DIP Loan”) in September 2024 with Endor to provide short-term financing for Endor's operations in connection with our intent to acquire the Fanatec Business through a German restructuring process. Pursuant to the terms of the APA, the total principal and interest owed by Endor to CCL as of the Fanatec Acquisition Date for the Bridge Loan and DIP Loan of approximately $16.6 million, in aggregate, was set-off against the purchase price, and accordingly, on the Fanatec Acquisition Date, GmbH paid CCL $16.6 million cash to settle the Bridge Loan and DIP Loan (including interest of $0.6 million), on behalf of Endor. GmbH paid the remaining $31.6 million purchase consideration to Endor in cash on the Fanatec Acquisition Date.

Because the Fanatec acquisition met the definition of a business, it has been accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. Fanatec’s results of operations are included in our condensed consolidated statements of operations with effect from September 19, 2024.

The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase consideration to the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Fanatec Acquisition Date with measurement period adjustments through March 31, 2025. The primary areas of the purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized consist of income tax and indirect tax considerations and the validation of certain prepaids and other assets and inventory values. We will continue to reflect measurement period adjustments to purchase price allocation, if any, in the period in which the adjustments are recognized. Final determination of the fair values may result in adjustments to the values presented in the following table (in thousands):

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation as of Acquisition Date (1)Measurement Period Adjustments (2)Amounts Recognized as of Acquisition Date (as adjusted)
Inventories$40,475$(5,166)$35,309
Prepaid and other assets2,4501,9974,447
Property and equipment780—780
Identifiable intangible assets15,129—15,129
Goodwill—302302
Accounts payable(6,959)81(6,878)
Accrued liabilities(5,403)210(5,193)
Deferred tax liabilities(168)(5)(173)
Total identified net assets acquired46,304(2,581)43,723
Bargain purchase gain(2,581)2,581—
Purchase consideration, net of cash acquired$43,723$—$43,723

(1)

As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

(2)

Measurement period adjustments recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2025.

The fair value of the working capital related items, as well as the fair value of property and equipment approximated their book values at the Fanatec Acquisition Date. The fair value of the inventories was estimated by major category, at an estimate of net realizable value, which we believe approximates the price a market participant could achieve in a current sale. The difference between the fair value of the inventories and the book value recorded on the Fanatec Acquisition Date was $5.3 million, of which we recognized $0.5 million and $4.7 million in “cost of revenue” in our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024, upon the sale of the acquired inventory.

The goodwill of $0.3 million represents the expansion of our market presence by utilizing Fanatec's strength and brand in the sim racing market. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes and is assigned to our Peripherals reporting unit.

The $15.1 million identifiable intangible assets acquired include trade name of $11.3 million and product technology of $3.8 million. The fair values of the identified intangible assets were estimated primarily using the income approach and were based on inputs that are not observable in the market which we consider to be Level 3 inputs. These intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives, ranging from 6 to 15 years, using the straight-line method of amortization. The identifiable intangible assets acquired are deductible for tax purposes.

The acquisition-related costs incurred in the three months ended March 31, 2025 and in the year ended December 31, 2024 were $0.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and these amounts are included in sales and general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information

Pro forma information is not included because the effects of the Fanatec Acquisition were not material to our condensed consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented.

  1. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment (in thousands):

GamingComponentsandSystemsGamer andCreatorPeripheralsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2024$148,875$205,347$354,222
Measurement period adjustments—302302
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates12466478
Balance as of March 31, 2025$148,887$206,115$355,002

Intangible assets, net

The following table is a summary of intangible assets, net (in thousands):

March 31, 2025December 31, 2024
GrossCarryingAmountAccumulatedAmortizationNetCarryingAmountGrossCarryingAmountAccumulatedAmortizationNetCarryingAmount
Developed technology$50,512$31,112$19,400$50,512$28,958$21,554
Trade name45,67112,46633,20545,44811,60633,842
Customer relationships217,869165,64652,223217,868160,18357,685
Patent portfolio35,23823,15412,08434,30721,37612,931
Supplier relationships5,6643,0672,5975,7452,8722,873
Total finite-life intangibles354,954235,445119,509353,880224,995128,885
Indefinite life trade name35,430—35,43035,430—35,430
Other4—44—4
Total intangible assets$390,388$235,445$154,943$389,314$224,995$164,319

In the year when an identified intangible asset becomes fully amortized, the fully amortized balances from the gross asset and accumulated amortization amounts are removed from the table above.

The estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets as of March 31, 2025 is as follows (in thousands):

Amounts
Remainder of 2025$29,267
202635,774
202726,066
20285,811
20293,744
Thereafter18,847
Total$119,509
  1. Balance Sheet Components

The following tables present the components of certain balance sheet amounts (in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Cash$99,843$107,011
Restricted cash—short term2,4392,374
Restricted cash—noncurrent247246
Total cash and restricted cash$102,529$109,631
March 31,2025December 31,2024
Accounts receivable$222,167$218,913
Allowance for doubtful accounts(2,951)(265)
Accounts receivable, net$219,216$218,648

(1)

As of March 31, 2025, two customers represented 44.5% and 15.7% of our accounts receivable, net balance, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, two customers represented 41.8% and 14.2% of our accounts receivable, net balance, respectively.

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Raw materials$64,686$54,586
Work in progress7,70914,932
Finished goods204,442190,461
Inventories$276,837$259,979
March 31,2025December 31,2024
Manufacturing equipment$30,039$28,413
Leasehold improvements21,00520,938
Computer equipment, software and office equipment17,00616,418
Furniture and fixtures5,9255,655
Total property and equipment$73,975$71,424
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(45,527)(41,682)
Property and equipment, net$28,448$29,742
March 31,2025December 31,2024
Right-of-use assets$55,662$52,580
Deferred tax asset7,4676,468
Other4,3294,864
Other assets$67,458$63,912
March 31,2025December 31,2024
Accrued reserves for sales returns$34,123$34,915
Accrued reserves for customer incentive programs30,80241,141
Accrued freight expenses16,28714,314
Operating lease liabilities, current16,11015,843
Accrued payroll and related expenses14,33613,297
Accrued warranty8,6168,759
Sales and use tax and value-added tax payable7,2139,169
Accrued legal expense6,0005,823
Contract liabilities5,3737,283
Other25,94026,325
Other liabilities and accrued expenses$164,800$176,869
March 31,2025December 31,2024
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent$51,328$47,660
Other3,9053,715
Other liabilities, noncurrent$55,233$51,375
  1. Debt

On September 3, 2021, we refinanced the First Lien Credit and Guaranty Agreement with a new Credit Agreement (as amended, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $100.0 million five-year revolving credit facility (“Revolving Facility”) and a $250.0 million five-year term loan facility (“Term Loan”), with each maturing in September 2026. The Credit Agreement also permits, subject to conditions stated therein, additional incremental facilities in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $250.0 million. We may prepay the Term Loan and the Revolving Facility at any time without premium or penalty. We prepaid $21.9 million and $12.5 million of the Term Loan principal in thethree months ended March 31, 2025 and in the year ended December 31, 2024, respectively.

The following table presents the carrying value of our Term Loan (in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Term Loan (variable rate) due September 2026$149,000$174,000
Debt discount and issuance cost, net of amortization(342)(461)
Total debt148,658173,539
Less: debt maturing within one year, net12,26712,229
Long-term debt, net$136,391$161,310

As of March 31, 2025, the estimated fair value of the Term Loan, which we have classified as a Level 2 financial instrument, was approximately $151.4 million.

As of March 31, 2025, and December 31, 2024, we had $99.8 million unused capacity under the Revolving Facility.

The Credit Agreement has a variable rate structure. According to the provisions in the Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement (“Third Amendment”), beginning 2024, the Term Loan and the Revolving Facility carry interest at our election at either (a) Bloomberg Short-Term Bank Yield Index rate (“BSBY”) plus a percentage spread (ranging from 1.25% to 2.25%) based on our total net leverage ratio, or (b) the base rate (as described in the Credit Agreement as the greatest of (i) the prime rate, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.50% and (iii) one-month BSBY plus 1.0%) plus a percentage spread (ranging from 0.25% to 1.25%) based on our total net leverage ratio. Additionally, the commitment fees on the unused portion of the Revolving Facility ranges from 0.2% to 0.4% based on our total net leverage ratio.

On August 19, 2024, we entered into a Fourth Amendment (the “Fourth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement, which provides for, among other things, (i) effectuates the transition of the underlying variable interest rate from the BSBY to a forward-looking interest rate based on the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”), with no change to the applicable margin percentage spread, but with the addition of a rate spread adjustment in the amount of 0.10% per annum, (ii) increases the letter of credit sublimit from $15 million to $65 million and (iii) the issuance of letters of credit denominated in Euro.

The effective interest rate of our Term Loan, inclusive of the debt discount and debt issuance costs, was approximately 6.2% and 7.5% for thethree months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The Credit Agreement contains covenants with which we must comply during the term of the agreement, which we believe are ordinary and standard for agreements of this nature, including the maintenance of a maximum Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio (“CTNL Ratio”) and a minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio (“CIC Ratio”) (as defined in the Credit Agreement). According to the provisions in the Third Amendment, beginning 2024, we are required to maintain a maximum CTNL Ratio of 3.00 to 1.00 and a minimum CIC ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, with the provision that the maximum CTNL Ratio can be temporarily increased to 3.50 to 1.00 upon the occurrence of a Qualified Acquisition (as defined in, and subject to the requirements of the Credit Agreement). As of March 31, 2025, we were not in default under the Credit Agreement.

Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by substantially all of our U.S. subsidiaries and secured by a security interest in substantially all assets of the Company and the guarantor subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions detailed in the Credit Agreement and related ancillary documentation.

The following table summarizes the interest expense recognized for all periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Credit Agreement:
Contractual interest expense for term loan$2,457$3,456
Amortization of debt discount and issuance cost157160
Other6275
Total interest expense$2,676$3,691

The future principal payments under our total long-term debt as of March 31, 2025 are as follows (in thousands):

Amounts
Remainder of 2025$9,375
2026139,625
2027—
2028—
2029—
Total debt$149,000
  1. Commitments and Contingencies

Product Warranties

Changes in our assurance-type warranty obligations were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Beginning of the period$8,759$7,155
Warranty provision related to products shipped1,444993
Deductions for warranty claims processed(1,587)(1,825)
End of period$8,616$6,323

Unconditional Purchase Obligations

In the normal course of business, we enter into various purchase commitments for goods or services. Our long-term non-cancelable purchase commitments consist primarily of multi-year contractual arrangements relating to subscriptions for our enterprise resource planning system and the related support services, in addition to commitments related to other cloud computing hosting arrangements. Total long-term non-cancelable purchase commitments as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $1.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Letters of Credit

Letters of credit outstanding as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 were each at $0.2 million. No amounts have been drawn upon the letters of credit for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and for the year ended December 31, 2024, respectively.

Legal Proceedings

We may from time to time be involved in various claims and legal proceedings of a character normally incident to the ordinary course of business. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations, and the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict, and our view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold. We expense legal fees as incurred and we record a provision for contingent losses when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on currently available information, we believe there are no existing claims or proceedings that are likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, or the outcome of these matters is currently not determinable. An unfavorable outcome to any legal matter, if material, could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Indemnification

In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms with respect to certain transactions. We have entered into indemnification agreements with directors and certain officers and employees that will require Corsair, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors, officers or employees. No demands have been made upon Corsair to provide indemnification under such agreements, and thus, there areno claims that we are aware of that could have a material effect on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations, or statements of cash flows. We currently have directors’ and officers’ insurance.

  1. Stockholders’ Equity

Shelf-Registration Statement

On July 22, 2022, we filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the SEC, which was declared effective August 1, 2022 (the “2022 Shelf Registration Statement”). The 2022 Shelf Registration Statement registered securities to be offered by us, in an amount up to $300.0 million, including common stock, preferred stock and warrants, through August 1, 2025. In addition, the 2022 Shelf Registration Statement registered 54,179,559 shares of common stock held by the selling securityholders named in the 2022 Shelf Registration Statement. We will not receive any of the proceeds from the sale of the shares registered by the selling securityholders.

As of March 31, 2025, $216.7 million remained available for issuance under the 2022 Shelf Registration Statement.

  1. Equity Incentive Plans and Stock-Based Compensation

As of March 31, 2025, we have two active equity incentive plans: the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”).

In February 2025, we granted performance stock units (“PSU”) to certain members of our management team under the 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. The vesting of PSUs is conditional upon the achievement of certain internal financial targets for the year ended December 31, 2025 and these will vest over athree-year service period. The number of units to be earned can range from 0% to 200% of the target shares depending on the achievement of the financial targets. In the event such targets are achieved, one-third of the eligible PSUs would vest and the remaining two-thirds would thereafter vest quarterly over the second and third years, subject to continued service. In the event the minimum targets are not achieved, no PSUs would vest. The compensation expense associated with PSUs is recognized using the accelerated attribution method over the requisite service period, and it is based on the estimated number of shares that is considered probable of vesting. Adjustments to the compensation expense will be made in each reporting period based on changes in our estimate of the number of PSUs that are probable of vesting.

We measure and recognize compensation for all stock-based compensation awards, including stock options, stock purchase rights, restricted stock units (“RSU”) and PSU, based upon the grant-date fair value of those awards. The grant-date fair value of our stock options and stock purchase rights is estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model. The fair value of our RSUs and PSUs are calculated based on the market value of our stock at the grant date.

The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense by line item in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Cost of revenue$498$545
Sales, general and administrative8,0756,281
Product development749865
Stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized (1)$9,322$7,691
Excess income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation expense$163$447

(1)

Stock-based compensation expense capitalized were not material for each of the periods presented.

The following table summarizes by type of grant, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense and the remaining period over which such expense is expected to be recognized (in thousands, except number of years):

Unrecognized ExpenseRemaining weighted average period (In years)
Stock options$27,3382.6
RSUs35,3093.0
PSUs6,4142.9
ESPP4710.4
Total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense$69,532
  1. Net Loss Per Share

The following table summarizes the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Numerator
Net loss$(10,317)$(11,029)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest142536
Net loss attributable to Corsair Gaming, Inc.(10,459)(11,565)
Change in redemption value of redeemable noncontrolling interest392(975)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders of Corsair Gaming, Inc.$(10,067)$(12,540)
Denominator
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding105,240103,563
Effect of dilutive securities——
Total diluted weighted-average shares outstanding105,240103,563
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders of Corsair Gaming, Inc.:
Basic$(0.10)$(0.12)
Diluted$(0.10)$(0.12)
Anti-dilutive potential common shares (1)13,81912,715

(1)

Potential common share equivalents were not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

  1. Income Taxes

The following table presents our loss before income taxes, income tax benefit (expense) and effective income tax rates for all periods presented (in thousands, except percentages):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Loss before income taxes$(8,256)$(12,806)
Income tax benefit (expense)(2,061)1,777
Effective tax rate(25.0)%13.9%

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions in which we do business. These foreign jurisdictions have statutory tax rates different from those in the U.S.. Accordingly, our effective tax rates will vary depending on the relative proportion of foreign to U.S. income, the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carry forwards, changes in geographic mix of income and expense, changes in management’s assessment of matters such as the ability to realize deferred tax assets, and changes in tax laws.

Our effective tax rates were tax expense of(25.0)% and tax benefit of 13.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The change in our effective rate in the three-month period was primarily driven by a change in the mix of income and losses in the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate, as well as the impact of valuation allowance on U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets, which reduced the U.S. deferred income tax benefit.

We assess our deferred tax assets and liabilities to determine if it is more likely than not that they will be realized; if not, a valuation allowance is required to be recorded. Previously, in the third quarter of 2024, we have reached a cumulative loss position over the previous three years, and with consideration of other negative evidence, we concluded that U.S. federal and state deferred tax assets are not more likely than not to be realized. As a result of the foregoing, a full valuation allowance was recorded in the year ended December 31, 2024. The deferred tax liability related to indefinite-lived assets was excluded from sources of future taxable income, as the timing of its reversal cannot be predicted due to the nature of its indefinite life.

Unrecognized tax benefits were $3.3 million as of March 31, 2025 and $3.2 million as of December 31, 2024, respectively, and if recognized, would favorably affect the effective income tax rate in future periods.

  1. Segment and Geographic Information and Major Customers

Operating segments are based on components of a company that engage in business activity that earn revenue and incur expenses and (a) whose operating results are regularly reviewed by its chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to make decisions about resource allocation and performance and (b) for which discrete financial information is available. By this definition, we have identified our Chief Executive Officer as the CODM. We operate and report intwo segments:

Gamer and Creator Peripherals. Includes our high-performance gaming keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers, and our streaming products, which includes capture cards, Stream Decks, microphones and audio interfaces, our Facecam streaming cameras, studio accessories, sim racing products, and gaming furniture, among others.

Gaming Components and Systems. Includes our high-performance power supply units, cooling solutions, computer cases, DRAM modules, as well as high-end prebuilt and custom-built gaming PCs and laptops, and gaming monitors, among others.

We believe that this structure reflects our current operational and financial management, and that it provides the best structure for us to focus on growth opportunities while maintaining financial discipline.

Our CODM reviews net revenue, and gross profit of these segments on a regular basis to evaluate the performance of, and allocates resources to, each of the two segments. The CODM considers budget-to-actual variances on a monthly basis when making decisions about allocating resources to the segments. Our CODM manages assets on a total company basis, not by operating segments, therefore segmental asset information is not presented.

Segment Profit and Loss

The tables below present the reportable segment profit and loss measure - segment gross profit for each of the periods presented (in thousands):

Gamer and Creator PeripheralsGaming Components and SystemsTotal
Net revenue(1)$111,973$257,777$369,750
Less:
Inventory costs (2)58,774204,297263,071
Other segment items (3)6,785(2,468)4,317
Total cost of revenue65,559201,829267,388
Gross profit$46,414$55,948$102,362
Gamer and Creator PeripheralsGaming Components and SystemsTotal
Net revenue(1)$106,973$230,284$337,257
Less:
Inventory costs (2)58,149188,239246,388
Other segment items (3)5,181(951)4,230
Total cost of revenue63,330187,288250,618
Gross profit$43,643$42,996$86,639

(1)

There are no intersegment revenues between the reportable segments in the periods presented.

(2)

Represents the significant expense in the reportable segment’s profit or loss measure (i.e., gross profit), aligning with the segment-level information that is regularly provided to our CODM. Total inventory costs for the reportable segment include costs of purchases from contract manufacturers, and capitalized direct overhead costs recognized in cost of revenue for the periods presented.

(3)

Represents other segment items incurred in the periods presented, including inbound freight costs, duties and tariffs, warranty replacement cost to process and rework returned items, overhead and excess and obsolete inventory write-downs, and other costs. These costs are netted with inventory cost adjustments for product returns in the periods presented.

Revenue by Major Customer

The following table sets forth the customers that individually comprised 10% or more of our total net revenue for the periods presented:

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Customer A28.3%27.7%
Customer B*11.4%
  • Customer represents less than 10% of our total net revenue in the period presented.

Revenue by Major Products

The following table sets forth our net revenue by major product category for the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Gamer and Creator Peripherals
Gaming Peripherals products$111,973$106,973
Gaming Components and Systems segment
Memory products141,090124,903
Other Component products116,687105,381
Total net revenue$369,750$337,257

Geographic Information

The following table summarizes our net revenue by geographic region based on the location of the customer (in thousands):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
United States (U.S.)$168,397$153,745
Americas (excluding U.S.) (1)22,09821,227
Europe and Middle East (1)137,596115,735
Asia Pacific (1)41,65946,550
Total net revenue$369,750$337,257

(1)

No individual country, other than disclosed above, represented 10% or more of our consolidated net revenue in the periods presented.

  1. Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest (“RNCI”)

On January 1, 2022, we acquired a 51% controlling interest in iDisplay and entered into a Shareholders Agreement (the “SHA”) with the iDisplay Seller which provided a put option to the iDisplay Seller to sell and a call option for us to purchase up to 29% of the remaining interests in iDisplay. The exercise price of the put and call option under the SHA is based on certain prescribed multiples of iDisplay’s historical TTM EBITDA less any debt.

Corsair and the iDisplay Seller did not exercise their call or put option under the SHA, but instead on July 1, 2024 (the “Execution Date”), Corsair entered into a Share Purchase Amendment Agreement (the “SPAA”) with the iDisplay Seller to purchase an additional 30% ownership stake in iDisplay for a cash consideration of $19.8 million (the “Additional Purchase Transaction”). The closing conditions of the SPAA were completed on July 8, 2024 (the “Closing Date”) along with our payment of the cash consideration. As a result, our total ownership stake in iDisplay increased from 51% to 81%, and correspondingly, iDisplay Seller's ownership interest in iDisplay decreased from 49% to 19%.

The SPAA also replaced the call option and put option in the SHA with new options. Under the SPAA, a put option (the “Put Option”) was provided to the iDisplay Seller to sell up to 19% of the remaining ownership interest in iDisplay to Corsair within one year after the fifth anniversary date of the Execution Date, and a call option (the “Call Option”) was provided to Corsair to purchase up to 19% of the remaining ownership interest in iDisplay at any time after the second anniversary of the Execution Date. The exercise price of the Put Option and Call Option remain the same as the terms defined in the SHA. In addition, if the founder of iDisplay ceases to serve as the manager of iDisplay, voluntarily or with cause, we are entitled to an irrevocable call option to purchase up to 19% ownership interest in iDisplay at any time during thefive years after the Execution Date and the exercise price is based on a prescribed multiple of TTM EBITDA.

According to the applicable accounting guidance, purchase of noncontrolling interest that does not result in a change in control of the subsidiary is accounted for as equity transaction. Since we continue to maintain control of iDisplay after the Additional Purchase Transaction, the net deficit of $1.6 million, net of tax impact, between the consideration paid for the additional 30% ownership stake and its carrying value as of the Closing Date was recognized as an adjustment to our additional paid-in capital in 2024.

Additionally, according to the SPAA, the remaining 19% interest in iDisplay not acquired by Corsair is subject to redemption by the iDisplay Seller through the Put Option. Since the redemption is not solely within our control, the carrying value of the remaining 19% interest in iDisplay is classified as temporary equity in our consolidated balance sheet effective from the Closing Date.

The following table presents the changes in RNCI for the periods presented (in thousands):

Three Months EndedMarch 31,
20252024
Balance at beginning of period$15,149$15,937
Share of net income142317
Share of other comprehensive loss(60)(144)
Dividend paid(304)(1,160)
Change in redemption value(392)975
Balance at end of period (1)$14,535$15,925

(1)

RNCI balance of $14.5 million and $15.9 million as of March 31, 2025 and 2024 represented 19% and 29% interest in iDisplay, respectively, that were not acquired by Corsair.

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