SPS COMMERCE INC
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Feb 21, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE A –General
Business Description
SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management services across our global retail network. Our products make it easier for retailers, grocers, distributors, suppliers, and logistics firms to communicate and collaborate by simplifying how they manage and share item, inventory, order and sales data across omnichannel retail channels. We deliver our products using a full-service model, which includes industry-leading technology and a team of experts that optimize, update, and operate the technology on customers' behalf.
Our products enable customers to increase supply chain performance, optimize inventory levels and sell-through, reduce operational costs, improve order visibility, and satisfy consumer demands for a seamless omnichannel experience.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of SPS Commerce, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of our foreign operations is generally the applicable local currency. The functional currency is translated into U.S. dollars for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using an average exchange rate during the year. The translation adjustments are deferred as a component of other comprehensive income within the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and the consolidated statements of stockholders' equity. Gains or losses resulting from transactions denominated in foreign currencies are included in other income (expense), net in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Use of Estimates
Preparing financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Business Combinations
We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill.
Assets acquired include tangible and intangible assets. We use estimates and assumptions that we believe are reasonable as a part of the purchase price allocation, which includes the process to determine the value and useful lives of purchased intangible assets and the process to determine the value of any contingent consideration liabilities. We record the acquisition-date fair value of any contingent liabilities, such as earn-out provisions, as part of the consideration transferred, if present. The unsettled earn-out liability, if any, is subsequently remeasured at each reporting date at fair value through earnings.
While we believe these estimates and assumptions are reasonable, they are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. Any such adjustments would be recorded as an offset to goodwill or a working capital purchase price adjustment as applicable. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair values, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments would be recorded in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Segment Information
Our Chief Executive Officer acts as the Company’s chief operating decision maker and reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of allocating resources and evaluating financial performance. There are no segment managers who are held accountable by the chief operating decision maker, or anyone else, for operations, operating results and planning for levels or components below the consolidated unit level. Accordingly, we determined we haveone operating and reportable segment, which is supply chain management products.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents in financial institutions in excess of federally insured limits, accounts receivable, and investments. Cash and cash equivalents are held with financial institutions that we believe are subject to minimal risk. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are subject to the financial condition of our customers, which are routinely assessed for potential credit losses. We believe that the receivable credit risk exposure is limited. Our investment policy limits the amount of credit exposure with any one financial institution or commercial issuer and sets requirements regarding credit rating and investment maturities to safeguard liquidity and minimize risk.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than 90 days.
Investments
We invest in money market funds, certificates of deposit, and/or marketable securities such as commercial paper, highly liquid debt instruments of the U.S. government, and U.S. corporate debt securities. Investments with remaining maturities of less than one year from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term investments whereas those with remaining maturities of more than one year from the balance sheet date are classified as investments, non-current.
Securities classified as available for sale are carried at fair value and the unrealized gains and losses on these investments, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss) in the consolidated balance sheets. Realized gains or losses are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Certain securities accrue interest that is included in other income (expense), net. If a determination has been made that the fair value of a marketable security is below its amortized cost basis, the portion of the unrealized loss that corresponds to a credit-related factor is realized through a credit allowance on the marketable security and the equivalent expense is realized in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Fair Value Measurements
The carrying amounts of our short-term financial instruments, which include cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.
Recurring Fair Value Measurements
We measure certain financial assets at fair value on a recurring basis based on a fair value hierarchy that requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of inputs that are used to measure fair value are:
Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 – observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as (a) quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, (b) quoted prices in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets), or (c) model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3 – unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value of assets or liabilities.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
We measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including long-lived assets, goodwill, and indefinite-lived intangible assets.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are initially recorded upon the sale and invoicing of products to customers. Credit is granted in the normal course of business without collateral. Accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for credit losses, which represent estimated losses resulting from customers not making required payments on accounts receivables. When determining the allowance, we pool our outstanding accounts receivable invoices based on the contractual due date of payment. We take several factors into consideration for estimated credit losses by pool, primarily our historical credit losses, with additional adjustments made for current and future macro-economic conditions and retail bankruptcy trends. We write-off accounts receivable when they are determined to be uncollectible. Changes in the allowance are recorded as bad debt expense and are included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, including assets acquired under lease obligations, are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives, commencing on the earlier date in which the asset is placed in service or ready for its intended use.
The estimated useful lives of property and equipment were as follows:
| Estimated Useful Life | |
| Internally developed software | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Computer equipment | 3 years |
| Office equipment and furniture | 5-7 years |
| Leasehold improvements | Shorter of the useful life of the asset or the remaining term of the lease |
Significant additions or improvements extending asset lives beyond one year are capitalized, while repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The assets and related accumulated depreciation and amortization are adjusted for asset retirements and disposals with the resulting gain or loss included in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
We capitalize and amortize eligible costs to acquire or generate internally developed software that are incurred during the application development stage. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage and post-implementation stage are expensed as incurred. Additionally, maintenance of internally developed software are expensed as incurred. The assets and related accumulated amortization are adjusted for abandoned internally developed software with the resulting loss included in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Leases
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities, and non-current operating lease liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. We use the implicit interest rate when readily determinable. We estimate the discount rate for a similar collateralized asset by estimating costs of borrowing. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and lease incentives that have been incurred. The options to extend our leases are not recognized as part of our ROU assets and lease liabilities unless it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For all leases, we combine non-lease components with the related lease components and account for it as a single lease component. The ROU assets are subject to the same impairment process as our long-lived assets. Additionally, we review our lease liabilities for remeasurement whenever there is a triggering event or when relevant facts and circumstances change.
Research and Development
Research and development costs primarily include development, maintenance, and data conversion activities related to our cloud-based supply chain management products and are expensed as incurred. Research and development costs are net of amounts capitalized as developed software.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. Goodwill is attributed to a trained workforce and other buyer-specific value resulting from expected synergies, including long-term cost savings, which are not included in the fair values of identifiable assets.
We test goodwill for impairment annually at November 30, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The impairment test is conducted by comparing the fair value of the net assets with the carrying amount of the reporting unit. We determine the fair value of the reporting unit based on our market capitalization at the testing date. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, we would recognize an impairment loss in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, to the extent that the carrying amount exceeds fair value.
Intangible Assets
Assets acquired in business combinations may include identifiable intangible assets such as subscriber relationships and developed technology. We recognize the fair value of the identifiable intangible assets acquired separately from goodwill. We have determined the fair value and useful lives of our purchased intangible assets using certain estimates and assumptions that we believe are reasonable.
The purchased intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.
The estimated useful lives for intangible were as follows:
| Estimated Useful Life | |
| Subscriber relationships | 7-10 years |
|---|---|
| Developed technology | 5-10 years |
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review our long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable if the carrying amount of an asset group exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets at the date it is tested for recoverability, whether in use or under development. An impairment loss is measured and recorded as an expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset exceeds its fair value.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are the amount that reflects the consideration we are contractually and legally entitled to, as well as the amount we expect to collect, in exchange for those services.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract
Determination of the transaction price
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation
See Note C for further descriptions of our revenue recognition policy.
Deferred Costs
Deferred costs are those that are incurred to fulfill or obtain customer contracts and that are considered incremental and recoverable costs. These consist primarily of customer implementation costs and certain commissions paid to sales personnel and referral partners, respectively. These costs are deferred and amortized over the expected period of benefit which we have determined primarily to betwo years.
Customer implementation costs are based on actual costs incurred. Related amortization expense is included in cost of revenues in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Sales commissions are calculated based on estimated annual recurring revenue to be generated over the customer’s initial contract period. Related amortization expense is included in sales and marketing expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation includes grants of incentive and nonqualified stock options, performance share units (“PSUs”), restricted stock awards (“RSAs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”), deferred stock units (“DSUs”), employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”) activity, and 401(k) stock match and is used to compensate employees, executive officers, and non-employee directors.
We recognize the cost of all stock-based payments based on the grant date fair value of those awards. This cost is recognized over the period for which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award or the award performance period, except for expenses relating to retirement-eligible employees that have not given their required notice, which is recognized on a pro-rata basis over the notice period prior to retirement. For all awards, we recognize forfeitures as they occur.
RSAs result in the issuance of new shares when granted. For other stock-based awards, new shares are issued when the award is exercised, vested, or released according to the terms of the agreement.
Our ESPP allows participating employees to purchase shares of our common stock at a discount through payroll deductions. The plan is available to all employees subject to certain eligibility requirements. Participating employees may purchase common stock, on a voluntary after-tax basis, at a price that is the lower of 85% of the fair market value of our common stock at the beginning or end of each stock purchase period. The plan is a Type B plan, so the number of shares a participants can acquire is variable. Participants purchase more shares as the stock price decreases, up to the total amount originally elected to withhold at the beginning of the offering period. The plan consists oftwo six-month offering periods, beginning on January 1 and July 1 of each calendar year.
The fair value of stock options and ESPP activity is estimated using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. The fair value for RSAs, RSUs, and DSUs is the closing market value of the underlying stock on the date of grant less the purchase price (if any). The fair value of PSUs is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation.
Judgment is required in determining the expected volatility of common stock and the expected term individuals will hold their share-based awards prior to exercising. The expected volatility of the options is based on the historical volatility of our common stock. The expected term of the options is derived from historical data on option holder exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior.
Additional valuation inputs include our expected non-issuance of future common stock dividends and the risk-free interest rate that is based on the U.S. Treasury rates at the date of grant with maturity dates approximately equaling the expected life at the grant date. For PSUs, the Monte Carlo simulation utilizes multiple input variables that determine the probability of satisfying the performance conditions stipulated in the award.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in our judgment, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Deferred tax positions are net by jurisdiction on the consolidated balance sheet.
We assess our ability to realize our deferred tax assets at the end of each reporting period. Realization of our deferred tax assets is contingent upon future taxable earnings. Accordingly, this assessment requires estimates and judgment. If the estimates of future taxable income vary from actual results, our assessment regarding the realization of these deferred tax assets could change. Future changes in the estimated amount of deferred taxes expected to be realized will be reflected in our consolidated financial statements in the period the estimate is changed, with a corresponding adjustment to our operating results.
We recognize the financial statement benefit of a tax position only after determining that the relevant tax authority would “more likely than not” sustain the position following an audit. For tax positions meeting the “more likely than not” threshold, the amount recognized in the financial statements is the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement with the relevant tax authority.
It is our practice to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Net Income Per Share
Basic net income per share has been computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted net income per share also includes the impact of our outstanding potential common shares. Potential common shares that are anti-dilutive are excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share.
Accounting Pronouncements Recently Adopted
| Standard | Date of Issuance | Description | Date of Adoption | Effect on the Financial Statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers | October 2021 | This amendment requires that an acquirer recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606, effective for all business combinations in the year of adoption and thereafter. | January 2023 | The adoption of this standard has not had a material impact on the purchase accounting for business combinations. |
Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
| Standard | Date of Issuance | Description | Date of Required Adoption | Effect on the Financial Statements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures | December 2023 | This amendment requires that an entity disclose specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation table as well as provide disclosure of disaggregated information related to income tax expense, income before income taxes, and income taxes paid. | January 2024 | We are currently evaluating the adoption on our financial statements and anticipate the impact will result in additional disclosure. |
| ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) - Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures | November 2023 | This amendment requires that an entity disclose significant segment expenses impacting profit and loss that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker. | January 2024 | We are currently evaluating the adoption on our financial statements and anticipate the impact will result in additional disclosure. |
NOTE B –Business Acquisitions
TIE Kinetix
Effective September 13, 2023, we acquired all of the outstanding equity ownership interests of TIE Kinetix Holding B.V. ("TIE Kinetix"), a leading provider of supply chain digitalization including EDI and e-invoicing in Europe and the United States. Pursuant to the definitive agreement, the purchase price was €63.9 million ($68.7 million at the September 13, 2023 exchange rate), net of cash acquired. The purchase accounting for the acquisition has not been finalized as of December 31, 2023; provisional amounts are primarily related to intangible assets and tax components. We expect to finalize the allocation of the purchase price within the one-year measurement period following the acquisition. The goodwill associated with the acquisition is not deductible for income tax purposes.
Purchase Price Allocation
We accounted for the acquisition as a business combination. We allocated the purchase price to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date.
The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
| (in thousands) | Acquisition Date Estimated Fair Value as of September 30, 2023 | Adjustment | Acquisition Date Estimated Fair Value as of December 31, 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash paid | $73,558 | $— | $73,558 |
| Estimated fair value of assets and liabilities acquired: | |||
| Cash | $4,859 | $— | $4,859 |
| Accounts receivable | 1,347 | (80) | 1,267 |
| Other assets | 2,981 | 659 | 3,640 |
| Intangible assets | |||
| Subscriber relationships | 18,183 | 11,137 | 29,320 |
| Developed technology | 12,122 | (4,279) | 7,843 |
| Current liabilities | (3,606) | (232) | (3,838) |
| Deferred revenue | (6,421) | — | (6,421) |
| Deferred income tax liabilities, net | (6,112) | (1,757) | (7,869) |
| Total fair value of assets and liabilities acquired | $23,353 | $5,448 | $28,801 |
| Goodwill | $50,205 | $(5,448) | $44,757 |
The following table summarizes the estimated useful lives for each acquired intangible asset, each of which are subject to finalization:
| Estimated Useful Life | |
| Subscriber relationships | 8.0 years |
|---|---|
| Developed technology | 6.0 years |
Other Acquisition Activity
In the year ended December 31, 2023, we had other acquisition activity resulting in a total purchase price of $1.5 million, paid in cash. Assets acquired were primarily comprised of developed technology and customer relationships, totaling $0.9 million of estimated fair value. The remainder of the consideration transferred, $0.6 million, was allocated to goodwill.
Effective October 4, 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding equity ownership interests of Canadian based InterTrade Systems Inc. ("InterTrade"), a leading EDI provider within the apparel and general merchandising markets. Pursuant to the definitive agreement, the purchase price was $49.1 million, including estimated post-closing adjustments. In the year ended December 31, 2023, provisional amounts were adjusted by $3.1 million, primarily relating to a $3.9 million decrease in estimated value of intangible assets and the corresponding $1.0 million change to the deferred tax position, with the offsets to goodwill. The purchase accounting was finalized in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Effective July 19, 2022, we acquired all of the outstanding equity ownership interests of GCommerce, Inc. ("GCommerce"), a leading EDI provider within the automotive aftermarket industry. Pursuant to the definitive agreement, the purchase price was $45.1 million, including post-closing adjustments. In the year ended December 31, 2023, provisional amounts were adjusted by $1.6 million, primarily relating to a $1.5 million decrease in the estimated value of deferred income tax assets, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. The purchase accounting was finalized in the year ended December 31, 2023.
NOTE C –Revenue
We derive our revenues from the following revenue streams:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Recurring revenues: | |||
| Fulfillment | $436,702 | $364,148 | $306,851 |
| Analytics | 51,703 | 46,894 | 42,674 |
| Other | 13,608 | 8,005 | 5,481 |
| Recurring Revenues | 502,013 | 419,047 | 355,006 |
| One-time revenues | 34,897 | 31,828 | 30,270 |
| Total revenue | $536,910 | $450,875 | $385,276 |
Revenues are the amount that reflects the consideration we are contractually and legally entitled to, as well as the amount we expect to collect, in exchange for those services.
Recurring Revenues
Recurring revenues consist of recurring subscriptions from customers that utilize our Fulfillment, Analytics, and Other supply chain management products. Revenue for these products is generally recognized on a ratable basis over the contract term beginning on the date that our service is made available to the customer. Our contracts with our recurring revenue customers are recurring in nature, generally ranging from monthly to annual, and generally allow the customer to cancel the contract for any reason with 30 to 90 days’ notice. Timing of billings varies by customer and by contract type and are either in advance or within 30 days of the service being performed.
Given that the recurring revenue contracts are forone year or less, we have applied the optional exemption to not disclose information about the remaining performance obligations for recurring revenue contracts.
One-time Revenues
One-time revenues consist of set-up fees and miscellaneous fees from customers.
Set- up revenues
Set-up fees are specific for each connection a customer has with a trading partner. These nonrefundable fees are necessary for our customers to utilize our services and do not provide any standalone value. Many of our customers have connections with numerous trading partners.
Set-up fees constitute a material renewal option right that provide customers a significant future incentive that would not be otherwise available to that customer unless they entered into the contract, as the set-up fees will not be incurred again upon contract renewal. As such, set-up fees and related costs are deferred and recognized ratably, generally overtwo years, which is the estimated period for which a material right is present for our customers.
The table below presents the activity of the portion of the deferred revenue liability relating to set-up fees:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Balance, beginning of year | $14,999 | $14,459 |
| Invoiced set-up fees | 19,146 | 15,457 |
| Recognized set-up fees | (16,542) | (14,917) |
| Balance, end of year | $17,603 | $14,999 |
The entire balance of deferred set-up fees will be recognized withintwo years. Those that will be recognized within the next year are classified as current, whereas the remainder are classified as non-current.
Miscellaneous fees
Miscellaneous fees primarily consist of professional services and testing and certification.
The contract period for these one-time fees is forone year or less and recognized at the time service is provided. We have applied the optional exemption to not disclose information about the remaining performance obligations for miscellaneous one-time fee contracts since they have original durations of one year or less.
Deferred Revenue
In the year ended December 31, 2023, we recognized revenue of $57.4 million from amounts included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2022.
NOTE D –Deferred Costs
The deferred costs activity was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Balance, beginning of year | $70,179 | $59,720 |
| Incurred deferred costs | 89,012 | 72,509 |
| Amortized deferred costs | (76,441) | (62,050) |
| Balance, end of year | $82,750 | $70,179 |
NOTE E –Fair Value Measurements
Cash equivalents and investments, as measured at fair value on a recurring basis, consisted of the following:
| December 31, | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 · 2022 | |||||||
| Fair Value Level | Amortized Cost | Unrealized Gains (Losses), net | Fair Value | Amortized Cost | Unrealized Gains (Losses), net | Fair Value | |
| (in thousands) | |||||||
| Cash equivalents: | |||||||
| Money market funds | Level 1 | $161,233 | $— | $161,233 | $73,368 | $— | $73,368 |
| Investments: | |||||||
| Certificates of deposit | Level 1 | 6,805 | — | 6,805 | 6,813 | — | 6,813 |
| Marketable securities: | |||||||
| Commercial paper | Level 2 | 48,860 | 694 | 49,554 | 44,224 | 375 | 44,599 |
| $216,898 | $694 | $217,592 | $124,405 | $375 | $124,780 | ||
NOTE F –Allowance for Credit Losses
The allowance for credit losses activity, included in accounts receivable, net, was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Balance, beginning of year | $3,066 | $4,249 | $4,233 |
| Provision for credit losses | 5,707 | 3,359 | 4,717 |
| Write-offs, net of recoveries | (5,453) | (4,542) | (4,790) |
| Initial allowance for business combination acquired receivables | — | — | 89 |
| Balance, end of year | $3,320 | $3,066 | $4,249 |
NOTE G –Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Internally developed software | $60,396 | $49,994 |
| Computer equipment | 34,402 | 30,310 |
| Leasehold improvements | 15,387 | 16,531 |
| Office equipment and furniture | 10,966 | 10,981 |
| Property and equipment, cost | 121,151 | 107,816 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (85,108) | (72,358) |
| Total property and equipment, net | $36,043 | $35,458 |
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Depreciation and amortization expense | $18,631 | $16,421 | $14,788 |
NOTE H –Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
The activity in goodwill was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |
|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 |
| Balance, beginning of year | $197,284 |
| Additions from business acquisitions | 45,393 |
| Foreign currency translation | 2,328 |
| Remeasurement from provisional purchase accounting amount | 4,171 |
| Balance, end of year | $249,176 |
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, net consisted of the following:
| December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in thousands) | GrossCarryingAmount | Accumulated Amortization | ForeignCurrency Translation | Net | Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period |
| Subscriber relationships | $105,228 | $(32,097) | $724 | $73,855 | 6.6 years |
| Developed technology | 48,843 | (15,669) | 315 | 33,489 | 5.0 years |
| $154,071 | $(47,766) | $1,039 | $107,344 | 6.1 years | |
| December 31, 2022 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ($ in thousands) | GrossCarryingAmount | Accumulated Amortization | ForeignCurrency Translation | Net | Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period |
| Subscriber relationships | $80,101 | $(22,255) | $(171) | $57,675 | 6.8 years |
| Developed technology | 40,610 | (9,934) | 1 | 30,677 | 5.4 years |
| $120,711 | $(32,189) | $(170) | $88,352 | 6.4 years | |
Amortization expense of intangible assets was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Amortization expense | $16,116 | $11,768 | $10,126 |
The estimated future annual amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows:
| (in thousands) | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,842 |
| 2025 | 18,704 |
| 2026 | 17,700 |
| 2027 | 17,226 |
| 2028 | 15,959 |
| Thereafter | 18,913 |
| Total future amortization | $107,344 |
NOTE I –Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
We are engaged in a lease agreement for our current headquarters located in Minneapolis, Minnesota where we lease approximately 198,000 square feet under an agreement that expires in 2027. The lease also hastwo options to extend the term forfive years each at a market rate determined in accordance with the lease. We lease other smaller facilities across the U.S. and international locations.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Operating lease cost | $3,123 | $3,087 | $3,089 |
| Variable lease cost | 3,771 | 3,576 | 3,660 |
| $6,894 | $6,663 | $6,749 | |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities | ||
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $5,022 | $4,639 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities | 1,147 | 934 |
Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases was as follows:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted-average remaining lease term | 3.1 years | 3.9 years |
| Weighted-average discount rate | 4.0% | 4.0% |
At December 31, 2023, our future minimum payments under operating leases were as follows:
| (in thousands) | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,910 |
| 2025 | 4,694 |
| 2026 | 3,947 |
| 2027 | 1,299 |
| 2028 | 25 |
| Thereafter | 76 |
| Total future gross payments | 14,951 |
| Less: imputed interest | (922) |
| Total operating lease liabilities | $14,029 |
Purchase Commitments
We have entered into separate noncancelable agreements with computing infrastructure, productivity software, customer relationship management, and performance and security data analytics vendors for services through 2026. At December 31, 2023, our remaining purchase commitments and estimated purchase timing were as follows:
| (in thousands) | |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,536 |
| 2025 | 14,186 |
| 2026 | 6,342 |
| Total remaining purchase commitments | $35,064 |
Contingencies
We may be involved in various claims and legal actions in the normal course of business. We believe that the outcome of any such claim or legal action is not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.
NOTE J –Stockholders’ Equity
Share Repurchase Program
Our board of directors has authorized multiple non-concurrent programs to repurchase our common stock. Details of the programs and activity thereunder through December 31, 2023 were as follows:
| (in thousands) | Effective Date | Expiration Date | Share Value Authorized for Repurchase | Share Value Repurchased | Unused & Expired Share Repurchase Value | Share Value Available for Future Repurchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Program | November 2019 | November 2021 | $50,000 | $29,611 | $20,389 | N/A |
| 2021 Program | November 2021 | August 2022 | 50,000 | 49,992 | 8 | N/A |
| 2022 Program | August 2022 | July 2024 | 50,000 | 2,992 | N/A | $47,008 |
The share repurchase activity by period was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands, except shares and per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Number of shares repurchased | — | 361,745 | 176,103 |
| Shares repurchased cost | $— | $43,215 | $20,430 |
| Average price per repurchased share | $— | $119.46 | $116.01 |
NOTE K –Stock-Based Compensation
Our equity compensation plans provide for the grant of incentive and nonqualified stock options, as well as other stock-based awards including PSUs, RSAs, RSUs, and DSUs, to employees, non-employee directors and other consultants who provide services to us. We also provide an ESPP and 401(k) stock match to eligible participants.
We recognize stock-based compensation expense based on grant date award fair value. This cost is recognized over the period for which the employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award or the award performance period, except for expenses relating to retirement-eligible employees that have not given their required notice, which is recognized on a pro-rata basis over the notice period prior to retirement. At December 31, 2023 there were 12.7 million shares available for grant under approved equity compensation plans.
Stock-based compensation expense was allocated in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cost of revenues | $10,169 | $8,684 | $6,760 |
| Operating expenses | |||
| Sales and marketing | 9,774 | 7,590 | 6,248 |
| Research and development | 7,200 | 5,634 | 4,384 |
| General and administrative | 18,365 | 11,491 | 10,182 |
| $45,508 | $33,399 | $27,574 | |
Stock-based compensation expense by grant type or plan was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Stock options | $1,947 | $1,903 | $2,057 |
| PSUs | 11,886 | 7,509 | 6,417 |
| RSUs & DSUs | 26,185 | 19,282 | 15,388 |
| RSAs | 472 | 437 | 434 |
| ESPP | 2,488 | 2,144 | 1,391 |
| 401(k) stock match | 2,530 | 2,124 | 1,887 |
| $45,508 | $33,399 | $27,574 | |
As of December 31, 2023, there was $52.0 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense under our equity compensation plans, which is expected to be recognized on a primarily straight-line basis over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
Stock Options
Options generally vest over four years and, upon vesting, the holder is given the option to purchase shares of common stock at a specific strike price until expiration, which is generally seven years from the grant date.
Our stock option activity was as follows:
| Options (#) | Weighted AverageExercise Price ($/share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 944,886 | 36.71 |
| Granted | 53,223 | 105.53 |
| Exercised | (311,378) | 30.10 |
| Forfeited | (8,081) | 68.62 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 678,650 | 44.76 |
| Granted | 56,430 | 122.59 |
| Exercised | (164,393) | 29.86 |
| Forfeited | (7,990) | 92.48 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 562,697 | 56.24 |
| Granted | 42,215 | 152.68 |
| Exercised | (254,353) | 38.75 |
| Forfeited | (3,737) | 129.43 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 346,822 | 80.02 |
Of the total outstanding options at December 31, 2023,0.3 million were exercisable. The outstanding and exercisable options had a weighted average exercise price of $67.07 per share and a weighted average remaining contractual life of 3.1 years.
The table below presents additional information related to our stock options:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands, except per share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Fair value of options vested | $1,966 | $1,996 | $2,509 |
| Intrinsic value of options exercised | 31,227 | 16,705 | 27,713 |
| Intrinsic value of options outstanding | 39,474 | 40,692 | 66,235 |
| Weighted-average fair value per share of options granted | 56.47 | 41.34 | 31.31 |
The fair values of the options granted were estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Life (in years) | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Volatility | 39% | 38% | 35% |
| Dividend yield | — | — | — |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.00% | 2.50% | 0.59% |
Performance Share Units, Restricted Stock Units and Awards, and Deferred Stock Units
In 2023, 2022, and 2021 we granted PSU awards with certain target performance levels. These awards are earned based upon our Company’s total shareholder return as compared to an indexed total shareholder return over the course of a fiscal based three-year performance period, starting in the year of grant. Earned awards vest in the quarter following the conclusion of the performance period. Expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the performance period, regardless of whether the market condition is satisfied as the likelihood of the market condition being met is included in the fair-value measurement of the award. In 2023, PSU awards granted in 2020 were earned and vested at the maximum performance level and less than 0.2 million shares of common stock were issued.
RSUs generally vest over four years and, upon vesting, the holder is entitled to receive shares of our common stock.
RSAs vest overone year and, upon vesting, the holder is entitled to receive shares of our common stock. In lieu of RSAs, a participant may elect to receive DSUs withone year vesting, but the participant directs delayed receipt of common shares of up toten years after the end of service to us.
Activity for our PSUs, RSUs, RSAs, and DSUs in aggregate was as follows:
| # | Weighted Average GrantDate Fair Value ($/share) | |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 738,422 | 52.37 |
| Granted | 314,290 | 101.85 |
| Vested and common stock issued | (331,669) | 44.14 |
| Forfeited | (18,883) | 66.35 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 702,160 | 78.03 |
| Granted | 312,880 | 126.44 |
| Vested and common stock issued | (276,872) | 64.12 |
| Forfeited | (26,010) | 99.37 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2022 | 712,158 | 103.93 |
| Granted | 416,377 | 163.55 |
| Vested and common stock issued | (344,087) | 77.52 |
| Forfeited | (11,034) | 122.97 |
| Outstanding at December 31, 2023 | 773,414 | 147.50 |
The number of PSUs, RSUs, RSAs, and DSUs outstanding at December 31, 2023 included less than 0.1 million units that have vested, but the shares of common stock have not yet been issued, pursuant to the terms of the agreements.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Our ESPP activity was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands, except share data) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Amounts for shares purchased | $8,114 | $6,676 | $4,737 |
| Shares purchased | 63,641 | 70,107 | 55,726 |
A total of 1.7 million shares of common stock are remaining for issuance under the plan at December 31, 2023.
The fair value was estimated based on the market price of our common stock at the beginning of the offering period using the following assumptions:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Life (in years) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Volatility | 36% | 42% | 32% |
| Dividend yield | — | — | — |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.92% | 1.27% | 0.07% |
Note L –Income Taxes
Our provision for income taxes was comprised of the following components:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Current | |||
| Federal | $20,168 | $13,881 | $1,559 |
| State | 4,221 | 4,149 | 1,890 |
| Foreign | 2,103 | 1,990 | 1,610 |
| Deferred | |||
| Federal | (5,425) | (2,530) | 4,294 |
| State | (390) | (751) | (88) |
| Foreign | (938) | (549) | (321) |
| $19,739 | $16,190 | $8,944 | |
Our income tax expense differed from the amounts computed by applying the U.S. federal income tax rate to pretax income as a result of the following:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| U.S. statutory federal income tax rate | 21.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Increase (decrease) resulting from: | |||
| U.S. state income taxes, net of federal tax effect | 5.1 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
| Tax impact of stock activity | (5.6) | (4.7) | (12.8) |
| Nondeductible compensation | 4.7 | 3.5 | 5.0 |
| Research and development credit | (1.5) | (1.5) | (1.1) |
| Foreign derived intangible income | (1.3) | (1.4) | (1.3) |
| Other | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Effective tax rate | 23.1% | 22.7% | 16.7% |
The significant components of our deferred income tax assets and liabilities were as follows:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 |
| Deferred income tax assets | ||
| Net operating loss and credit carryforwards | $10,212 | $9,970 |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6,304 | 5,084 |
| Accrued expenses | 6,067 | 4,469 |
| Operating lease liabilities | 3,470 | 4,384 |
| Research and development capitalized | 17,007 | 9,591 |
| Other deferred income tax assets | 2,705 | 2,408 |
| Gross deferred income tax assets | 45,765 | 35,906 |
| Less: valuation allowance | (2,545) | (1,873) |
| Total net deferred income tax assets | $43,220 | $34,033 |
| Deferred income tax liabilities | ||
| Deferred costs | $(20,672) | $(17,696) |
| Right-of-use assets | (1,884) | (2,338) |
| Depreciation and amortization | (28,066) | (20,282) |
| Other deferred income tax liabilities | (1,065) | (909) |
| Total deferred income tax liabilities | (51,687) | (41,225) |
| Net deferred income tax liabilities | $(8,467) | $(7,192) |
As of December 31, 2023, we had net operating loss carryforwards of $28.9 million for U.S. federal tax purposes, $5.6 million for state tax purposes, and $9.8 million for foreign tax purposes. If not utilized, the loss carryforwards will expire between 2024 and 2036 for federal tax purposes, between 2024 and 2043 for state tax purposes, and will not expire for foreign tax purposes. Section 382 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code generally imposes an annual limitation on the amount of net operating loss carryforwards that might be used to offset taxable income when a corporation has undergone significant changes in stock ownership. As of December 31, 2023, all $28.9 million of our federal net operating loss carryforwards are subject to Section 382 limitations, of which we believe $6.5 million will expire unused due to Section 382 limitations. Accordingly, our deferred income tax assets are reported net of the Section 382 limitations.
We are subject to income taxes for U.S. federal and various state and international jurisdictions. We are generally subject to U.S. federal and state tax examinations for most prior tax years due to our net operating loss and R&D credit carryforwards and the utilization of the carryforwards in years still open under statute.
NOTE M –Other Income and Expense
Other income (expense), net included the following:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Investment income | $7,660 | $1,670 | $278 |
| Realized gain (loss) from foreign currency on cash and investments held | 1,726 | (1,026) | (1,456) |
| Other expense, net | (1,071) | (502) | (366) |
| Total other income (expense), net | $8,315 | $142 | $(1,544) |
NOTE N –Net Income Per Share
The components and computation of basic and diluted net income per share were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Numerator | |||
| Net income | $65,824 | $55,134 | $44,597 |
| Denominator | |||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic | 36,646 | 36,117 | 35,928 |
| Options to purchase common stock and ESPP | 265 | 382 | 529 |
| PSUs, RSUs, RSAs, and DSUs | 564 | 454 | 505 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted | 37,475 | 36,953 | 36,962 |
| Net income per share | |||
| Basic | $1.80 | $1.53 | $1.24 |
| Diluted | $1.76 | $1.49 | $1.21 |
The number of outstanding potential common shares that were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income per share as they were anti-dilutive was as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Anti-dilutive shares | 36 | 75 | 31 |
NOTE O –Retirement Contributions
We sponsor a 401(k) retirement savings plan for our U.S. employees. Eligible employees can contribute up to 80% of their compensation, subject to the limits established by law, and we match 50% of the employee’s contribution up to the first 6% of pre-tax annual compensation. A portion of our match is in Company stock, which is purchased from the open market by our plan provider and immediately deposited into the employee’s 401(k) account. Additionally, we make statutory contributions to retirement plans as required by local foreign government regulations.
Our total contributions were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Retirement contributions | $6,627 | $5,386 | $4,790 |
NOTE P –Geographic Information
Statements of Comprehensive Income
The percentage of domestic revenue, which we define as consolidated revenue that was attributable to customers based within the U.S., and domestic income before income taxes, which we define as the percentage of consolidated income before income taxes that was attributable to our subsidiaries based in the U.S., were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Domestic revenue | 84% | 84% | 84% |
| Domestic income before income taxes | 94% | 91% | 89% |
No single jurisdiction outside of the U.S. had revenues in excess of 10%.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment, net located at subsidiary and office locations outside of the U.S. was as follows:
| December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| International property and equipment | 15% | 13% |
NOTE Q–Related Party Transactions
The SPS Commerce Foundation (the “Foundation”) is a Minnesota non-profit organization exempt from federal taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Foundation was formed in 2015 to engage in, advance, support, promote and administer charitable activities. The directors of the Foundation are also our executive officers. These directors receive no compensation from the Foundation or us for the management services performed for the Foundation. The Foundation is not a subsidiary of ours and the financial results of the Foundation are not consolidated with our financial statements. We have no current legal obligations for future commitments to the Foundation. Our contributions to the Foundation were as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Foundation contributions | $2,300 | $2,750 | $2,400 |
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