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Simulations Plus, Inc.

For the period ended May 31, 2025. Filed Jul 15, 2025.

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May 31, 2025 · Filed Jul 15, 2025

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Unaudited Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025 and May 31, 2024

NOTE 1 –DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Simulations Plus, Inc. (the “Company”, "we" "or") was incorporated in California on July 17, 1996. The Company is a global leader and premier provider in the biopharma sector, offering advanced software and consulting services that enhance drug discovery, and, development, clinical trial operations, regulatory submissions, and commercialization. With the June 2024 acquisition of Pro-ficiency Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Pro-ficiency”), the Company extended its reach across the drug development value chain from the initial protocol stage through all phases of clinical research and development (“R&D”) to product commercialization. The Company now has a one-of-a-kind platform to serve its clients in the drug development process. This optimizes efficiency, costs, and time-to-market for our clients and enhances our competitive position.

At the beginning of fiscal year 2024, the Company reorganized its internal structure to create a more integrated and cohesive operating platform based on key products and services offerings rather than separate divisions based on its prior acquisitions (the "FY24 reorganization"). This business unit restructuring is engendering greater scientific collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the Company, leading to identifying new opportunities that both advance the Company’s business objectives and deepen client relationships. Continuing with our strategic plan of aligning our business units around products and services, the Pro-ficiency acquisition resulted in two new business units, Adaptive Learning & Insights and Medical Communications, giving the Company six total business units:

Cheminformatics (“CHEM”);

Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetics (“PBPK”);

Clinical Pharmacology and Pharmacometrics (“CPP”);

Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (“QSP”);

Adaptive Learning & Insights (“ALI”); and

Medical Communications (“MC”).

Effective January 1, 2025, the Company merged Pro-ficiency with and into the Company through a short-form merger (the “Merger”). To effectuate the Merger, the Company filed Certificates of Ownership with the Secretaries of State of the states of Delaware (Pro-ficiency's state of incorporation) and California (the Company’s state of incorporation). Consummation of the Merger was not subject to approval of the Company’s stockholders and did not impact the rights of the Company’s stockholders.

NOTE 2 –SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates include, among other estimates, assumptions used in the allocation of the transaction price to separate performance obligations, estimates towards the measure of progress of completion on fixed-price service contracts, the determination of fair values and useful lives of both long-lived assets and intangible assets, goodwill, allowance for credit losses for accounts receivable, recoverability of deferred tax assets, recognition of deferred revenue, determination of fair value of equity-based awards, and assumptions used in testing for impairment of long-lived assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences may be material to the consolidated financial statements.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These rules and regulations permit some of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, to be condensed or omitted. In management’s opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position of the Company for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the interim period ended May 31, 2025 and 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024 and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Revenue Recognition

We generate revenue primarily from the sale of software licenses and by providing consulting services to the pharmaceutical industry for drug development and commercialization.

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, we determine revenue recognition through the following steps:

i. Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer

ii. Identification of the performance obligations in the contract

iii. Determination of the transaction price

iv. Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract

v. Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation

Components of Revenue

The following is a description of principal activities from which the Company generates revenue. As part of the accounting for these arrangements, the Company must develop assumptions that require judgment to determine the standalone selling price for each performance obligation identified in the contract. Standalone selling prices are determined based on the prices at which the Company separately sells its services or goods.

Software Revenues:

Software revenues are primarily derived from the sale of software licenses, which are recognized at the time the software is unlocked and the license term begins. Most licenses are for a duration of one year or less.

In addition to the software license, we provide a minimal level of customer support to assist customers with software usage. If customers require more extensive support, they may enter into a separate agreement for additional training services and maintenance.

The majority of the software is installed on customers’ servers, and the Company does not maintain control over the software post-sale, except through licensing parameters that govern the number of users, accessible modules, and license expiration dates.

The Pro-ficiency adaptive learning platform includes software customization by incorporating content tailored to specific needs. Following customization, it generates a recurring revenue stream throughout the duration of a clinical trial. Revenue is recognized over time at certain delivery milestones.

Payments are generally due upon invoicing on a net-30 basis, unless alternative payment terms are negotiated with the customer based on their payment history. Standard industry practices apply.

For certain software arrangements, the Company hosts the licenses on servers maintained by the Company. Revenue for those arrangements is accounted as Software as a Service over the life of the contract. These arrangements account for a small portion of software revenues of the Company.

Services Revenue:

Consulting services provided to our customers are generally recognized over time as the contracts are performed and the services are rendered. The Company measures its consulting revenue based on time expended compared to total estimated hours to complete a project. The Company believes the method chosen for its contract revenue best depicts the transfer of benefits to the customer under the contracts. Payments are generally due upon invoicing on a net-30 basis, unless other payment terms are negotiated with the customer based on customer history. Typical industry standards apply.

Grant revenue:

The Company receives government awards in the form of cash grants which vary in size, duration, and conditions from domestic governmental agencies. Accounting for grant revenue does not fall under ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. For government awards in which no specific US GAAP applies, the Company accounts for such transactions as revenue and by analogy to a grant model. The grant revenue is recognized on a gross basis. The grant revenue is recognized over the duration of the program when the conditions attached to the grant are achieved. If conditions are not satisfied, the grants are often subject to reduction, repayment, or termination. The Company classifies the impact of government assistance on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income as services revenue.

The Company received assistance from domestic governmental agencies to provide reimbursement for various costs incurred for research and development. These include direct grant awards and subawards. The grants awarded are currently set to expire at various dates through 2025. The Company recognized$0.1 million and$0.5 million for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, respectively. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, the Company recognized$0.2 million and $1.0 million, respectively, within Services revenues on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income related to such assistance. Amounts that have been earned but not yet funded are included in accounts receivable. Computer equipment allowable by the grants is classified under fixed assets. Subawards due to unrelated entities are classified under accrued expenses.

Remaining Performance Obligations

As of May 31, 2025, remaining performance obligations were $16.3 million;94% of the remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognized over the next twelve months, with the remainder expected to be recognized thereafter.

Disaggregation of Revenues

The components of revenue for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, were as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in thousands)May 31, 2025May 31, 2024May 31, 2025May 31, 2024
Software licenses
Point in time$11,974$11,678$34,505$30,353
Over time6412302,309758
Services
Over time7,7486,63624,90520,238
Total revenues$20,363$18,544$61,719$51,349

Contract Balances

Contract assets excluding accounts receivable balances as of May 31, 2025, and August 31, 2024, were $4.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively. This balance is included in Prepaid and Other Current Assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

During the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $2.0 million of revenue, respectively, that was included in contract liabilities as of August 31, 2024, and during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, the Company recognized $0.2 million and $2.8 million of revenue, respectively, that was included in contract liabilities as of August 31, 2023.

Deferred Commissions

Sales commissions earned by our sales force and our commissioned sales representatives are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. We apply the practical expedient as described in ASC 340-40-25-4 to expense costs as incurred for sales commissions, since the amortization period of the asset that we otherwise would have recognized is one year or less. This expense is included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income as sales and marketing expense.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

For purposes of the statements of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses

The Company extends credit to its customers in the normal course of business. The Company evaluates its allowance for credit losses based on its estimate of the collectability of its trade accounts receivable. As part of this assessment, the Company considers various factors including the financial condition of the individual companies with which it does business, the aging of receivable balances, historical experience, changes in customer payment terms, current market conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. In times of economic turmoil, the Company’s estimates and judgments with respect to the collectability of its receivables are subject to greater uncertainty than in more stable periods. Accounts receivable balances will be charged off against the allowance for credit losses after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

The activity in the allowance for credit losses related to our accounts receivable is summarized as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in thousands)May 31, 2025May 31, 2024May 31, 2025May 31, 2024
Balance, beginning of period$179$37$149$46
Provision for credit losses92112114103
Write-offs(16)—(8)—
Balance, end of period$255$149$255$149

Investments

The Company may invest excess cash balances in short-term and long-term marketable debt securities. Investments may consist of certificates of deposit, money market accounts, government-sponsored enterprise securities, corporate bonds, and/or commercial paper within the parameters of our investment policy and guidelines. The Company accounts for its investments in marketable debt securities in accordance with ASC 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities. This statement requires debt securities to be classified into three categories:

Held-to-maturity—Debt securities that the entity has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are measured at amortized cost and are presented at the net amount expected to be collected. Any change in the allowance for credit losses during the period is reflected in earnings. Discounts and premiums to par value of the debt securities are amortized to interest income/expense over the term of the security.

Trading Securities—Debt securities that are bought and held primarily for the purpose of selling in the near term are reported at fair value, with unrealized gains and losses included in earnings.

Available-for-Sale (“AFS”)—Debt securities not classified as either securities held-to-maturity or trading securities are reported at fair value. For AFS debt securities in an unrealized-loss position, we evaluate as of the balance sheet date whether the unrealized losses are attributable to a credit loss or other factors. The portion of unrealized losses related to a credit loss is recognized in earnings, and the portion of unrealized loss not related to a credit loss is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). For AFS debt securities, the unrealized gains and losses are included in other comprehensive income until realized, at which time they are reported through net income.

We classify our investments in marketable debt securities based on the facts and circumstances present at the time of purchase of the securities. We reassess the appropriateness of that classification at each reporting date. During the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, all of our debt investments were classified as AFS.

Research & Development ("R&D") Capitalized Software Development Costs

R&D activities include both enhancement of existing products and development of new products. Development of new products and adding functionality to existing products are capitalized in accordance with FASB ASC 985-20, “Costs of Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Marketed.” R&D expenditures, which primarily relate to both capitalized and expensed salaries, R&D supplies, and R&D consulting, were $2.1 million and $7.6 million during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, respectively, of which $0.9 million and $2.4 million, respectively, were capitalized. R&D expenditures during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, were $2.1 million and $6.4 million, respectively, of which $0.8 million and $2.6 million, respectively, were capitalized.

Software development costs are capitalized in accordance with ASC 985-20. Capitalization of software development costs begins upon the establishment of technological feasibility and is discontinued when the product is available for sale.

The establishment of technological feasibility and the ongoing assessment for recoverability of capitalized software development costs require considerable judgment by management with respect to certain external factors including, but not limited to, technological feasibility, anticipated future gross revenue, estimated economic life, and changes in software and hardware technologies. Capitalized software development costs are comprised primarily of salaries and direct payroll-related costs and the purchase of existing software to be used in our software products.

Amortization of capitalized software development costs is calculated on a product-by-product basis on the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the products (not to exceed five years). Amortization of software development costs amounted to $0.8 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $2.4 million and $1.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively. We expect future amortization expense to vary due to increases in capitalized computer software development costs.

The Company assesses capitalized computer software development costs for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. In connection with the identified triggering event mentioned below as of May 31, 2025, the Company performed, prior to the goodwill impairment test, a quantitative assessment of its long-lived assets and concluded that its long-lived assets were impaired at certain reporting units. The Company recorded impairment charges for its capitalized computer software development costs of $1.2 million at the ALI/MC Software reporting unit. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

No impairment losses were recorded during the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost, or fair market value for property and equipment acquired in business combinations, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives as follows:

Equipment5 years
Computer equipment3 to 7 years
Furniture and fixtures5 to 7 years
Leasehold improvementsShorter of the asset life or lease term

Maintenance and minor replacements are charged to expense as incurred. Gains and losses on disposals are included in the results of operations.

Depreciation expense for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, was $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, depreciation expense was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

Internal use Software

We have capitalized certain internal use software costs in accordance with ASC 350-40, which are included in intangible assets. The amortization of such costs is classified as general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Maintenance of and minor upgrades to internal use software are also classified as general and administrative expenses as incurred.

Intangible Assets, Goodwill and Impairments

We perform valuations of assets acquired and liabilities assumed on each acquisition accounted for as a business combination and recognize the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their acquisition-date fair value. Acquired intangible assets include customer relationships, software, trade names, and noncompete agreements. We determine the appropriate useful life of intangible assets by performing an analysis of expected cash flows based on historical experience of the acquired businesses. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method, which approximates the pattern in which the majority of the economic benefits are expected to be consumed. Finite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be recoverable.

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of an acquired entity over the fair value of the acquired net assets. Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment on the last day of the fiscal year or when events or circumstances change that would indicate that they might be impaired. Events or circumstances that could trigger an impairment review include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, unanticipated competition, a loss of key personnel, significant changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy for our overall business, significant negative industry or economic trends, or significant underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future results of operations.

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is one level below or the same as an operating segment. As of May 31, 2025, the Company determined that it had nine reporting units: CHEM Software, PBPK Software, QSP Software, CPP Software, ALI/MC Software, PBPK Services, CPP Services, QSP Services, and ALI/MC Services.

During the third quarter of 2025, the Company identified the underperformance of revenue at ALI/MC Software and ALI/MC Services reporting units relative to forecasts utilized in the purchase price allocation and the significant stock price decline in relative terms and in comparison to peers as a triggering event as of May 31, 2025, indicating goodwill may be impaired. Accordingly, the Company conducted a quantitative impairment test of its goodwill as of May 31, 2025 for all reporting units. The Company estimated the implied fair value of its reporting units using an income and market approach. As a result of the quantitative impairment test performed, the Company determined that goodwill was impaired for its QSP Software, ALI/MC Software and ALI/MC Services reporting units and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $1.8 million, $13.3 million and $36.7 million, respectively during the period ended May 31, 2025. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

The income approach was based upon projected future cash flows that were discounted to present value. The key underlying assumptions included forecasted revenues, gross profit and operating expenses, terminal growth rate, as well as an applicable discount rate for each reporting unit. The key assumptions in the market approach were the earnings multiple and market participant acquisition premium. Fair-value estimates are based on a complex series of judgments about future events and rely heavily on estimates and assumptions that have been deemed reasonable by the Company. Changes in the estimates or assumptions used in the quantitative impairment test could materially affect the determination of fair value of the Company’s reporting units and the associated goodwill impairment assessment. Potential events and circumstances that could have an adverse impact on our estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, lower than expected bookings growth, increases in costs, and other macroeconomic factors.

The below is a reconciliation of Goodwill for the nine months ended May 31, 2025:

(in thousands)SoftwareServicesTotal
Balance, August 31, 2024$37,795$58,283$96,078
Addition———
Measurement period adjustment*(290)(439)(729)
Impairments(15,133)(36,729)(51,862)
Balance, May 31, 2025$22,372$21,115$43,487

*The Company had measurement period adjustments due to additional knowledge gained since June 11, 2024. The adjustments included a net working capital & excess cash settlement ($0.2 million) and deferred taxes related to the Pro-ficiency acquisition ($1.0 million). These have been allocated to the ALI/MC Software and Services reporting units.

The following table summarizes other intangible assets as of May 31, 2025:

(in thousands)AmortizationPeriodAcquisitionValueAccumulatedAmortizationImpairmentNet Book Value
Trade namesIndefinite$12,610$—$5,430$7,180
Covenants not to competeStraight line 2 to 3 years1005347—
Other internal use softwareStraight line 3 to 13 years97796270611
Customer relationshipsStraight line 8 to 14 years10,5403,4873,8733,180
ERPStraight line 15 years2,5285106211,397
$26,755$4,146$10,241$12,368

The Company reviews indefinite-lived intangible assets, consisting of trade names in accordance with ASC 350 Intangibles - Goodwill and other, for impairment annually or when an event occurs that may indicate potential impairment. In connection with the identified triggering event as of May 31, 2025, the Company performed, prior to the goodwill impairment test, a quantitative assessment of its indefinite-lived assets by comparing discounted future cash flows to the net carrying value of the underlying assets, and concluded that its indefinite-lived intangible assets were impaired. The Company recorded impairment charges for its indefinite lived intangible assets for its ALI/MC Software and QSP Software reporting units of $4.6 million and $0.9 million, respectively, during the period ended May 31, 2025. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

The Company accounts for the impairment and disposition of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. Long-lived assets to be held and used are reviewed for events or changes in circumstances that indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the expected future undiscounted net cash flows generated by the asset. If the Company determines that the asset may not be recoverable, or if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, it recognizes an impairment charge to the extent of the difference between the fair value and the asset's carrying amount. In connection with the identified triggering event as of May 31, 2025, the Company performed, prior to the goodwill impairment test, a quantitative assessment of its long-lived assets and concluded that its long-lived assets were impaired at certain reporting units. The Company recorded impairment charges for its long-lived assets for its PBPK Services, QSP Services, ALI/MC Software, and MC Services reporting units of $0.3 million, $2.2 million, $15.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively, during the period ended May 31, 2025. Such charges are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income. No impairment losses were recorded for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024.

The following table summarizes other intangible assets as of August 31, 2024:

(in thousands)AmortizationPeriodAcquisitionValueAccumulatedAmortizationNet Book Value
Trade namesIndefinite$12,610$—$12,610
Covenants not to competeStraight line 2 to 3 years1002377
Other internal use softwareStraight line 3 to 13 years60847561
Customer relationshipsStraight line 8 to 14 years10,5402,7267,814
ERPStraight line 15 years2,5293812,148
$26,387$3,177$23,210

Total amortization expense for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, was $0.3 million and $0.3 million, respectively, and amortization expense for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, was $1.0 million and $0.8 million, respectively.

The weighted-average amortization period for covenants not to compete is 2.1 years, other internal use software is 11.4 years, customer relationships is 7.8 years, and ERP is 11.6 years.

Estimated future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets for the next five fiscal years are as follows:

(in thousands)
Years Ending August 31,Amount
Remainder of fiscal year 2025$140
2026$560
2027$551
2028$524
2029$524

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are categorized based upon the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. The categories are as follows:

Level Input:Input Definition:
Level IInputs that are unadjusted, quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets at the measurement date.
Level IIInputs, other than quoted prices included in Level I, that are observable for the asset or liability through corroboration with market data at the measurement date.
Level IIIUnobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.

For certain of the Company's financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued compensation and other accrued expenses, the carrying amounts are representative of their fair values due to their short maturities.

The Company invests a portion of excess cash in short-term debt securities. Short-term debt securities investments as of May 31, 2025, and August 31, 2024, consisted of corporate bonds and term deposits with maturities remaining of less than 12 months. In addition, under the fair-value hierarchy, the fair market values of the Company’s cash equivalents and investments are Level I. The Company may also invest excess cash in certificates of deposit, money market accounts, government-sponsored enterprise securities, and/or commercial paper. The Company accounts for its investments in accordance with ASC 320, Investments - Debt and Equity Securities. As of May 31, 2025, all investments were classified as AFS securities. Unrealized losses on investments as of May 31, 2025, and August 31, 2024, were primarily caused by rising interest rates rather than changes in credit quality; thus, the Company didnot record an allowance for credit losses.

The following tables summarize our short-term investments as of May 31, 2025, and August 31, 2024:

(in thousands)Amortized costUnrealized gainsUnrealized lossesFair value
Level 1:
Term deposits (due within one year)$1,500$—$—$1,500
Money Market10,043——10,043
Total Level 111,543——11,543
Level 2:————
Level 3:————
Total available-for-sale securities$11,543$—$—$11,543
(in thousands)Amortized costUnrealized gainsUnrealized lossesFair value
Level 1:
Term deposits (due within one year)$1,500$—$—$1,500
Corporate debt securities (due within one year)8,448—(4)8,444
Total Level 19,948—(4)9,944
Level 2:————
Level 3:————
Total available-for-sale securities$9,948$—$(4)$9,944

During the three months ended February 28, 2025, the Company completed the final payment of $1.6 million related to the holdback liability from the acquisition of Immunetrics, Inc. (“Immunetrics”). Additionally, based on earned revenue for Immunetrics during the second earnout measurement period, the Company has assessed the fair value of the earnout liability to be zero. As of August 31, 2024, the Company had a liability for contingent consideration related to its acquisition of Immunetrics. The fair value measurement of the contingent consideration obligations is determined using Level 3 inputs. The fair value of contingent consideration obligations is based on a discounted cash flow model using a probability-weighted income approach. These fair value measurements represent Level 3 measurements as they are based on significant inputs not observable in markets. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period. Accordingly, changes in assumptions could have a material impact on the amount of contingent consideration expense the Company records in any given period. Changes in the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations are presented in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

The following is a reconciliation of contingent consideration at fair value:

(in thousands)Amount
Contingent consideration at August 31, 2024$640
Contingent consideration payment—
Change in fair value of contingent consideration(640)
Contingent consideration at May 31, 2025$—

Business Combination

The acquisition method of accounting for business combinations requires us to use significant estimates and assumptions, including fair-value estimates, as of the business combination date and to refine those estimates as necessary during the measurement period (defined as the period, not to exceed one year, in which we may adjust the provisional amounts recognized for a business combination).

Under the acquisition method of accounting, we recognize separately from goodwill the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interests in an acquiree, generally at the acquisition-date fair value. We measure goodwill as of the acquisition date as the excess of consideration transferred, which we also measure at fair value, over the net of the acquisition-date amounts of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Costs that we incur to complete the business combination, such as investment banking, legal, and other professional fees, are not considered part of consideration, and we recognize such costs as general and administrative expenses as they are incurred. We also account for acquired-company restructuring activities that we initiate separately from the business combination.

Should the initial accounting for a business combination be incomplete by the end of a reporting period that falls within the measurement period, we report provisional amounts in our condensed consolidated financial statements. During the measurement period, we adjust the provisional amounts recognized at the acquisition date to reflect new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date, and we record those adjustments to our financial statements. We apply those measurement-period adjustments that we determine to be material retrospectively to comparative information in our financial statements, including adjustments to depreciation and amortization expense.

Under the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations, if we identify changes to acquired deferred-tax asset valuation allowances or liabilities related to uncertain tax positions during the measurement period, and they relate to new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date, those changes are considered a measurement-period adjustment and we record the offset to goodwill. We record all other changes to deferred-tax asset valuation allowances and liabilities related to uncertain tax positions in current-period income tax expense. This accounting applies to all our acquisitions regardless of acquisition date.

During the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, the Company recognized a mergers and acquisitions expense ofzero and $0.9 million, respectively. During the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, the Company recognized mergers and acquisitions expense of $0.1 million and $0.9 million, respectively. The Company deducted $0.1 million from the final settlement of the holdback liability in connection with the Immunetrics acquisition. The Company records mergers and acquisition expenses in general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.

Research and Development Costs

R&D costs are charged to expense as incurred until technological feasibility has been established. These costs include salaries and purchased software that was developed by other companies and incorporated into, or used in the development of, our final products.

We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the condensed consolidated financial statements or tax returns.

Under this method, deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts at each year-end based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The provision for income taxes represents the tax payable for the period and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Intellectual property

In June 2017, as part of the acquisition of DILIsym, the Company acquired certain developed technologies associated with drug-induced liver disease (“DILI”). These technologies were valued at $2.9 million and are being amortized over 9 years under the straight-line method.

In September 2018, we purchased certain intellectual property rights of Entelos Holding Company. The cost of $0.1 million is being amortized over 10 years under the straight-line method.

In April 2020, as part of the acquisition of Lixoft, the Company acquired certain developed technologies associated with the Lixoft scientific software. These technologies were valued at $8.0 million and are being amortized over 16 years under the straight-line method.

In June 2023, we purchased certain developed technology of Immunetrics. The cost of $1.1 million is being amortized over 5 years under the straight-line method.

In June 2024, we purchased certain developed technology of Pro-ficiency. The cost of $16.6 million is being amortized over 5 years under the straight-line method.

The following table summarizes intellectual property as of May 31, 2025:

(in thousands)AmortizationPeriodAcquisitionValueAccumulatedAmortizationImpairmentNet Book Value
Developed technologies–DILIsym acquisitionStraight line 9 years$2,850$2,531$—$319
Intellectual rights of Entelos Holding CompanyStraight line 10 years5034—16
Developed technologies–Lixoft acquisitionStraight line 16 years8,0102,538—5,472
Developed technologies–Immunetrics acquisitionStraight line 5 years1,080423—657
Developed technologies–Pro-ficiency acquisitionStraight line 5 years16,6303,22813,402—
$28,620$8,754$13,402$6,464

In connection with the identified triggering event as of May 31, 2025, the Company performed, prior to the goodwill impairment test, a quantitative assessment of its long-lived assets and concluded that its long-lived assets were impaired at certain reporting units. We measure recoverability by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to the expected future undiscounted net cash flows generated by the asset. If we determine that the asset may not be recoverable, or if the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, we recognize an impairment charge to the extent of the difference between the fair value and the asset's carrying amount. Developed technologies related to the Pro-ficiency acquisition were determined to be impaired. Such charges of $13.4 million are recorded in Impairments on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.

The following table summarizes intellectual property as of August 31, 2024:

(in thousands)AmortizationPeriodAcquisitionValueAccumulatedAmortizationNet Book Value
Developed technologies–DILIsym acquisitionStraight line 9 years$2,850$2,294$556
Intellectual rights of Entelos Holding CompanyStraight line 10 years503020
Developed technologies–Lixoft acquisitionStraight line 16 years8,0102,1735,837
Developed technologies–Immunetrics acquisitionStraight line 5 years1,080261819
Developed technologies–Pro-ficiency acquisitionStraight line 5 years16,63073215,898
$28,620$5,490$23,130

Total amortization expense for intellectual property agreements was $1.1 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $3.3 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively. The Company records these in Cost of revenues - software on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

Estimated future amortization of intellectual property for the next five fiscal years are as follows:

(in thousands)
Years Ending August 31,Amount
Remainder of fiscal year 2025$253
2026$936
2027$696
2028$651
2029$476

Earnings per Share

We report earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed similarly to basic earnings per share, except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potential common shares had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. However, potential dilutive securities are note reflected in the diluted loss per share because such shares are anti-dilutive. The components of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, were as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in thousands)May 31, 2025May 31, 2024May 31, 2025May 31, 2024
Numerator
Net (loss) income attributable to common shareholders$(67,317)$3,137$(64,037)$9,111
Denominator
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period20,11319,99520,09219,972
Dilutive effect of stock options—438—352
Common stock and common-stock equivalents used for diluted earnings per share20,11320,43320,09220,324

Stock-Based Compensation

Compensation costs related to stock options are determined in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. Compensation cost is calculated based on the grant-date fair value estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model and then amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Stock-based compensation costs related to stock options, not including shares issued to directors for services, was $1.4 million and $1.7 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $4.7 million and $4.6 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively.

For the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024,1,984,935 and 1,292,978 shares, respectively, were not considered in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because their inclusion would result in an anti-dilutive effect on per-share amounts. For the nine months ended May 31, 2025 and May 31, 2024,1,984,935 and 1,273,248 shares, respectively, were not considered in the computation of diluted earnings per common share because their inclusion would result in an anti-dilutive effect on per-share amounts.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In October 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-06 - Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative (“ASU 2023-06”). ASU 2023-06 incorporates 14 of the 27 disclosure requirements published in SEC Release No. 33-10532 - Disclosure Update and Simplification into various topics within the ASC. ASU 2023-06's amendments represent clarifications to, or technical corrections of, current requirements. For SEC registrants, the effective date for each amendment will be the date on which the SEC removes that related disclosure from its rules. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company does not expect ASU 2023-06 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which updates reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company does not expect ASU 2023-07 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued a new standard to improve income tax disclosures. The guidance requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standardized categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income-tax-related disclosures. The amendments will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the ASU to determine its impact on the Company’s disclosures.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income-Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Topic 220): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses. The new guidance is intended to enhance transparency and disclosures by requiring public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods after December 15, 2026, and for interim reporting periods beginning December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have on its financial statements and related disclosures. The Company does not expect ASU 2024-03 to have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3 –OTHER INCOME

The components of other income for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, were as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in thousands)May 31, 2025May 31, 2024May 31, 2025May 31, 2024
Interest income$170$1,522$483$4,162
Change in fair valuation of contingent consideration—599640270
(Loss) on disposal of assets(23)(125)(23)(126)
Realized gains from sale of AFS securities—5—5
Gain (loss) on currency exchange35922(45)
Total other income$182$2,010$1,122$4,266

NOTE 4 –COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We follow guidance issued by the FASB regarding our accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements. Such guidance prescribes a recognition threshold of more-likely-than-not and a measurement process for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. In making this assessment, a company must determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, based solely on the technical merits of the position, and must assume that the tax position will be examined by taxing authorities. Our policy is to include interest and penalties related to income tax expense. We file income tax returns with the IRS and various state jurisdictions as well as with the countries of India and France. Our federal income tax returns for fiscal years 2021 through 2024 are open for audit, and our state tax returns for fiscal years 2020 through 2024 remain open for audit.

Our review of prior-year tax positions using the criteria and provisions presented in guidance issued by FASB did not result in a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

We recorded an income tax benefit of $6.7 million related to loss before taxes of $74.0 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and an income tax benefit of $6.2 million related to loss before taxes of $70.3 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025. We recorded an income tax expense of $0.8 million related to income before taxes of $3.9 million for the three months ended May 31, 2024, and an income tax expense of $2.4 million related to income before taxes of $11.5 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2024. The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, was 9.1% and 8.9%, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, were 19.4% and 21.1%, respectively.

Litigation

We are not a party to any legal proceedings and are not aware of any pending or threatened legal proceedings of any kind.

NOTE 5 –SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Shares Outstanding

Shares of Company's common stock outstanding for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, were as follows:

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(in thousands)May 31, 2025May 31, 2024May 31, 2025May 31, 2024
Common stock outstanding, beginning of period20,11119,98420,05119,938
Common stock issued during the period5236569
Common stock outstanding, end of period20,11620,00720,11620,007

NOTE 6 –STOCK OWNERSHIP PLANS

The following table summarizes information about stock options:

(in thousands, except per share and weighted-average amounts)
Activity for the nine months ended May 31, 2025Number ofOptionsWeighted-AverageExercise Price Per ShareWeighted-AverageRemainingContractual Life
Outstanding, August 31, 20241,906$37.646.91 years
Granted37432.72
Exercised(73)13.56
Canceled/Forfeited(222)41.36
Outstanding, May 31, 20251,985$37.186.73 years
Vested and Exercisable, May 31, 20251,004$35.345.11 years
Vested and Expected to Vest, May 31, 20251,904$37.226.63 years

The total grant-date fair value of nonvested stock options as of May 31, 2025, was $18.6 million and is amortizable over a weighted-average period of 3.0 years.

The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of stock options, which do not have vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option-valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the options, including both ISOs and NQSOs, granted during the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024:

(in thousands, except weighted-average amounts)Nine Months Ended May 31, 2025Fiscal Year 2024
Estimated fair value of awards granted$6,426$11,902
Unvested forfeiture rate6.26%5.53%
Weighted-average grant price$32.72$40.76
Weighted-average market price$32.72$40.76
Weighted-average volatility46.82%44.63%
Weighted-average risk-free rate3.96%4.77%
Weighted-average dividend yield0.00%0.59%
Weighted-average expected life6.61 years6.59 years

The exercise prices for the options outstanding at May 31, 2025, ranged from $6.85 to $66.14 per share, and the information relating to these options is as follows:

(in thousands except prices and weighted-average amounts)

Exercise Price Per Share · Awards Outstanding · Awards Exercisable
Low · High · Quantity · Weighted -AverageRemainingContractualLife · Weighted-AverageExercisePrice · Quantity · Weighted-AverageRemainingContractual Life · Weighted-AverageExercisePrice
$6.85$9.77920.74 years$9.71920.74 years$9.71
$9.78$18.761281.74 years$10.081281.74 years$10.08
$18.77$33.404817.74 years$30.661463.92 years$26.09
$33.41$47.631,0257.61 years$41.364397.15 years$41.32
$47.64$66.142595.96 years$55.941995.68 years$57.07
1,9856.73 years$37.181,0045.11 years$35.34

During the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, we issued 3,930 and 12,825 shares of stock valued at $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, to our nonmanagement directors as compensation for board-related duties. During the three and nine months ended May 31, 2024, we issued 3,310 and 11,525 shares of stock valued at $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, to our nonmanagement directors as compensation for board-related duties.

NOTE 7 –CONCENTRATIONS AND UNCERTAINTIES

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, and short-term investments. The Company holds cash and cash equivalents with balances that exceed FDIC-insured limits. Cash maintained in excess of these limits is on deposit with a large, national bank. Accordingly, the Company does not have depository exposure to regional banks. In addition, the Company holds cash at a bank in France that is not FDIC-insured. Historically, the Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts, and management believes that the financial institutions at which its cash is held are stable; however, no assurances can be provided. While the Company may be exposed to credit losses due to the nonperformance of its counterparties, the Company does not expect the settlement of these transactions to have a material effect on its results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.

Revenue concentration shows that international sales accounted for 27% and 30% of revenue for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively. Our three largest customers in terms of revenue accounted for 7%,4%, and 3% of total revenues, respectively, for the nine months ended May 31, 2025. Our four largest customers in terms of revenue accounted for 9%,3%,3%, and 2% of total revenues, respectively, for the nine months ended May 31, 2024.

Accounts-receivable concentrations show that our three largest customers in terms of accounts receivable each comprised between 5% and 12% of accounts receivable as of May 31, 2025; our six largest customers in terms of accounts receivable comprised between 4% and 7% of accounts receivable as of May 31, 2024. As of the filing date of this report, our largest customer, which represented 12% of accounts receivable as of May 31, 2025, was current on all outstanding invoices, except for ade minimis amount.

We operate in biosimulation, simulation-enabled performance and intelligence solutions, and medical communications to the biopharma industry, which is highly competitive and changes rapidly. Our operating results could be significantly affected by our ability to develop new products and find new distribution channels for new and existing products.

NOTE 8 –SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company applies ASC 280, Segment Reporting, in determining reportable segments. The Company hastwo reportable segments: Software and Services. Segment information is presented in the same manner that the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) reviews certain financial information based on these reportable segments. The CODM reviews revenue and gross profit for both of the reportable segments. Gross profit is defined as revenue less cost of revenue incurred by the segment.

No operating segments have been aggregated to form the reportable segments. The Company does not allocate assets at the reportable segment level, as these are managed on an entity-wide group basis and, accordingly, the Company does not report asset information by segment. The Company does not allocate operating expenses that are managed on an entity-wide group basis and, accordingly, the Company does not allocate and report operating expenses at a segment level. There are no internal revenue transactions between the Company’s segments.

The following tables summarize the results for each segment for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively. Please refer to Results of Operations within MD&A for a discussion of results in below tables:

(in thousands)Three Months Ended May 31, 2025
SoftwareServicesTotal
Revenues$12,615$7,748$20,363
Cost of revenues2,5404,7917,331
Gross profit$10,075$2,957$13,032
Gross margin80%38%64%

Our software segment and services segment represented 62% and 38% of total revenue, respectively, for the three months ended May 31, 2025.

(in thousands)Three Months Ended May 31, 2024
SoftwareServicesTotal
Revenues$11,908$6,636$18,544
Cost of revenues1,4003,8875,287
Gross profit$10,508$2,749$13,257
Gross margin88%41%71%

Our software segment and services segment represented 64% and 36% of total revenue, respectively, for the three months ended May 31, 2024.

The following tables summarize the results for each segment for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively. Please refer to Results of Operations within MD&A for a discussion of results in below tables:

(in thousands)Nine Months Ended May 31, 2025
SoftwareServicesTotal
Revenues$36,814$24,905$61,719
Cost of revenues7,76517,57725,342
Gross profit$29,049$7,328$36,377
Gross margin79%29%59%

Our software segment and services segment represented 60% and 40% of total revenue, respectively, for the nine months ended May 31, 2025.

(in thousands)Nine Months Ended May 31, 2024
SoftwareServicesTotal
Revenues$31,111$20,238$51,349
Cost of revenues3,73911,28415,023
Gross profit$27,372$8,954$36,326
Gross margin88%44%71%

Our software segment and services segment represented 61% and 39% of total revenue, respectively, for the nine months ended May 31, 2024.

The Company allocates revenues to geographic areas based on the locations of its customers. Geographical revenues for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, were as follows:

(in thousands)Three Months Ended
May 31, 2025May 31, 2024
$% of total$% of total
Americas$14,54471%$12,42867%
EMEA3,69818%4,51324%
Asia Pacific2,12111%1,6039%
Total$20,363100%$18,544100%
(in thousands)Nine Months Ended
May 31, 2025 · May 31, 2024
$% of total*$% of total
Americas$45,12573%$35,78170%
EMEA11,22418%11,47922%
Asia Pacific5,3709%4,0898%
Total$61,719100%$51,349100%

*Percentages may not add due to rounding

NOTE 9 –EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN

We maintain a 401(k) Plan for eligible employees. We make matching contributions equal to 100% of the employee’s elective deferral, not to exceed 4% of the employee’s gross salary. We contributed $0.2 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively, and $0.7 million and $0.5 million for the nine months ended May 31, 2025, and May 31, 2024, respectively.

NOTE 10 -RESTRUCTURING

At the end of the quarter ended May 31, 2025, the Company executed a restructuring plan to reduce its workforce by approximately 10% to enhance its operational efficiency and reduce operating expenses (the "2025 Restructuring Plan"). Communication to employees and actions associated with the 2025 restructuring plan were completed by the end of the quarter ended May 31, 2025.

The Company estimates that it will incur a one-time expense of approximately $0.7 million in charges in connection with the 2025 Restructuring Plan, consisting of involuntary severance payments, employee benefits, and related costs, substantially all of which the Company expects to incur in the fiscal year ending August 31, 2025. These costs are recorded within General and Administrative expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The restructuring was driven by macro-economic factors negatively impacting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets. The reduction in workforce and cost reductions being implemented are expected to reduce operating expenses by approximately $4.3 million on an annualized basis.

As of May 31, 2025, the Company has recorded total severance charges of $0.7 million related to the 2025 Restructuring Plan. Also as of May 31, 2025, the Company had $0.7 million of severance charges reflected within accrued expenses. The Company does not expect to incur further material severance charges related to the 2025 Restructuring Plan in future periods.

NOTE 11 -SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 14, 2025 , the Company announced an investment in Nurocor of $1.0 million. Nurocor offers a cloud-based software platform designed to improve efficiency, reusability, governance, and automation for pharmaceutical companies through digitalization in the clinical development phase. Its solution significantly accelerates the typical clinical trial lifecycle, resulting in a reduction of the overall cost of the clinical development process.

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