COMMVAULT SYSTEMS INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Oct 30, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
- Basis of Presentation
Commvault Systems, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Commvault," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") provides its customers with a scalable platform that enhances customers' cyber resiliency by protecting their data in a world of increasing threats. We provide these products and services across many types of environments, including on-premises, hybrid and multi-cloud. Our offerings are delivered via self-managed software, software-as-a-service ("SaaS"), integrated appliances, or managed by partners. Customers use our Commvault Cloud platform to protect themselves from threats like ransomware and recover their data efficiently.
The consolidated financial statements of Commvault as of September 30, 2024 and for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are unaudited, and in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2024. The results reported in these financial statements should not necessarily be taken as indicative of results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year.
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make judgments and estimates that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The amounts of assets and liabilities reported in our balance sheets and the amounts of revenues and expenses reported for each of the periods presented are affected by estimates and assumptions, which are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for revenue recognition, income taxes and related reserves, deferred commissions, goodwill, and purchased intangible assets. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Reclassification of Prior Year Balances
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. Beginning in fiscal 2025, changes in operating lease assets are being classified as a noncash lease adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities. This reclassification has no impact on the amount of cash flows from operating activities.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
| Standard | Description | Effective Date | Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements (or Other Significant Matters) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-07 (Topic 280): Segment Reporting | In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued a new standard to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. | This standard is effective for us for our annual period beginning April 1, 2024 and interim periods beginning April 1, 2025. | We expect this standard to impact our disclosures with no material impacts to our results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition. |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
| Standard | Description | Effective Date | Effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements (or Other Significant Matters) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASU No. 2023-09 (Topic 740): Income Taxes | In December 2023, the FASB issued a new standard to improve income tax disclosures. The standard requires greater disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. | This standard will be effective for us for our annual period beginning April 1, 2025, with early adoption permitted. | We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements, including accounting policies, processes, and systems. |
Concentration of Credit Risk
We grant credit to customers in a wide variety of industries worldwide and generally do not require collateral. Credit losses relating to these customers have been minimal.
Sales through our distribution agreement with Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, Inc. (“Arrow”) totaled 37% and 35% of total revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 36% for both the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Arrow accounted for approximately 28% and 29% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.
Sales through our distribution agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. ("Carahsoft") totaled 11% and 10% of total revenues for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Carahsoft accounted for approximately 15% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for such asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value should maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. To measure fair value, we use the following fair value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable:
Level 1 — Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 — Inputs other than Level 1, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
The carrying amounts of our cash, cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate their fair values due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. Our cash equivalents balance consisted primarily of U.S. Treasury Bills with maturities of one month or less. Our contingent consideration is related to the acquisition of Appranix, Inc. ("Appranix") and was valued using a Monte Carlo simulation model. See Note 4 for further details of the acquisition and contingent consideration.
The following table summarizes the composition of our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024:
| September 30, 2024 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities: | ||||
| Contingent consideration | $— | — | 340 | $340 |
| March 31, 2024 | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total |
| Assets: | ||||
| Cash equivalents | $24,902 | — | — | $24,902 |
Equity Securities Accounted for at Net Asset Value
We held equity interests in private equity funds of $8,034 as of September 30, 2024, which are accounted for under the net asset value practical expedient as permitted under ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement. These investments are included in other assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The net asset values of these investments are determined using quarterly capital statements from the funds, which are based on our contributions to the funds, allocation of profit and loss and changes in fair value of the underlying fund investments. Changes in fair value as reported on the capital statements are recorded through the consolidated statements of operations as non-operating income or expense. These private equity funds focus on making investments in key technology sectors, principally by investing in companies at expansion capital and growth equity stages. We had total unfunded commitments in private equity funds of $2,252 as of September 30, 2024.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for an acquisition exceeds the fair value of net tangible and intangible assets acquired. The carrying value of goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis on January 1, or more often if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of its carrying amount. For the purpose of impairment testing, we have a single reporting unit. The impairment test consists of comparing the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount that includes goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, an impairment loss would be recognized to reduce the carrying amount to its fair value.
Our finite lived purchased intangible assets consist of developed technology. Developed technology purchased in fiscal 2025 was valued using the multi-period excess earnings method and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its economic life offive years. Developed technology purchased in fiscal 2022 was valued using the replacement cost method and is being amortized on a straight-line basis over its economic life ofthree years. We believe this method most closely reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the assets will be consumed. Impairment losses are recognized if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is both not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
Deferred Commissions Cost
Sales commissions, bonuses, and related payroll taxes earned by our employees are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Our typical contracts include performance obligations related to term-based software licenses, SaaS offerings, perpetual software licenses, software updates, and customer support. In these contracts, incremental costs of obtaining a contract are allocated to the performance obligations based on the relative estimated standalone selling prices and then recognized on a systematic basis that is consistent with the transfer of the goods or services to which the asset relates. We do not pay commissions on annual renewals of customer support contracts for perpetual licenses. The costs allocated to software and products are expensed at the time of sale, when revenue for the functional software license or appliance is recognized. The costs allocated to software updates and customer support for perpetual licenses are amortized ratably over a period of approximately five years, the expected period of benefit of the asset capitalized. We currently estimate a period offive years is appropriate based on consideration of historical average customer life and the estimated useful life of the underlying software sold as part of the transaction. The commission paid on the renewal of subscription arrangements is not commensurate with the commission paid on the initial purchase. As a result, the cost of commissions allocated to SaaS offerings, software updates and customer support on the initial term-based software license transactions are amortized over a period of approximately five years, consistent with the accounting for these costs associated with perpetual licenses. The costs of commissions allocated to SaaS offerings, software updates and customer support for the renewal of term-based software licenses is limited to the contractual period of the arrangement, as we pay a commensurate renewal commission upon the next renewal of the subscription software license and related updates and support.
The incremental costs attributable to professional services are generally amortized over the period the related services are provided and revenue is recognized. Amortization expense related to these costs is included in sales and marketing expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
- Revenue
We generate revenues through subscription arrangements, perpetual software licenses, customer support contracts and other services.
Subscription
Subscription includes the revenues derived from term-based arrangements, including the software portion of term-based licenses and SaaS offerings. The software component of term-based licenses is typically recognized when the software is delivered or made available for download. The term of our subscription arrangements is typicallyone tothree years but can range betweenone andfive years. For SaaS offerings, revenue is generally recognized ratably over the contract term beginning on the date that the service is made available to the customer.
Perpetual License
Perpetual license includes the revenues from the sale of perpetual software licenses. Perpetual software license revenue is typically recognized when the software is delivered or made available for download.
Customer Support
Customer support includes revenues associated with support contracts tied to our software products. Customer support includes software updates on a when-and-if-available basis, telephone support, integrated web-based support, and other premium support offerings, for both subscription software and perpetual software license arrangements. We sell our customer support contracts as a percentage of net software purchases. Customer support revenue is recognized ratably over the term of the customer support agreement, which is typicallyone year on our perpetual licenses and over the term on our term-based licenses.
Other Services
Other services consist primarily of revenues related to professional service offerings, including consultation, assessment and design, installation services, and customer education. Revenues related to other services can vary period over period based on the timing services are delivered and are typically recognized as the services are performed.
We do not customize our software licenses (both perpetual and term-based) and installation services are not required. Software licenses are delivered before related services are provided and are functional without professional services, updates, or technical support. We have concluded that our software licenses (both perpetual and term-based) are functional intellectual property that is distinct, as the user can benefit from the software on its own. Revenues for both perpetual and term-based licenses are typically recognized when the software is delivered and/or made available for download as this is the point the user of the software can direct the use of and obtain substantially all the remaining benefits from the functional intellectual property. We do not recognize software revenue related to the renewal of subscription software licenses earlier than the beginning of the new subscription period.
We also offer appliances that integrate our software with hardware and address a wide range of business needs and use cases, ranging from support for remote or branch offices with limited IT staff up to large corporate data centers. Our appliances are almost exclusively sold via a software only model in which we sell software to a third party, which assembles an integrated appliance that is sold to end user customers. As a result, the revenues and costs associated with hardware are usually not included in our financial statements.
Our typical performance obligations include the following:
| Performance Obligation | When Performance Obligation is Typically Satisfied | When Payment is Typically Due | How Standalone Selling Price is Typically Estimated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subscription | |||
| Term-based software licenses | Upon shipment or made available for download (point in time) | Within 90 days of shipment except for certain subscription licenses which are paid for over time | Residual approach |
| Software-as-a-service (SaaS) | Ratably over the course of the contract (over time) | Annually or at the beginning of the contract period | Observable in transactions without multiple performance obligations |
| Perpetual License | |||
| Perpetual software licenses | Upon shipment or made available for download (point in time) | Within 90 days of shipment | Residual approach |
| Customer Support | |||
| Software updates | Ratably over the course of the support contract (over time) | At the beginning of the contract period | Observable in renewal transactions |
| Customer support | Ratably over the course of the support contract (over time) | At the beginning of the contract period | Observable in renewal transactions |
| Other Services | |||
| Other professional services (except for education services) | As work is performed (over time) | Within 90 days of services being performed | Observable in transactions without multiple performance obligations |
| Education services | When the class is taught (point in time) | Within 90 days of services being performed | Observable in transactions without multiple performance obligations |
Judgments related to revenue recognition
Most of our contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations. For these contracts, we evaluate and account for individual performance obligations separately if they are determined to be distinct. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis. Standalone selling prices of software licenses (both perpetual and term-based) are typically estimated using the residual approach. Standalone selling prices for SaaS, customer support contracts, and other services are typically estimated based on observable transactions when these services are sold on a standalone basis. We recognize revenue net of sales tax.
Disaggregation of Revenues
We disaggregate revenues from contracts with customers into geographical regions. Our Americas region includes the United States, Canada, and Latin America. Our International region primarily includes Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, India, Southeast Asia, and China.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Americas | $144,408 | $120,300 | $283,133 | $242,424 |
| International | 88,870 | 80,697 | 174,817 | 156,723 |
| Total revenues | $233,278 | $200,997 | $457,950 | $399,147 |
Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent expected future revenue from existing contracts where performance obligations are unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied at the end of the reporting period. Remaining performance obligations include unfulfilled contracts at the end of a given period and can include subscription arrangements (term-based licenses and SaaS agreements), customer support and other services. As of September 30, 2024, our remaining performance obligations (inclusive of deferred revenues) were $662,659, of which approximately 65% is expected to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months and the remainder recognized thereafter.
Remaining performance obligations, excluding deferred revenue, related to subscription arrangements, customer support revenue and other services were $46,761, $35,645, and $23,683, respectively. Of these balances, we expect approximately 70% of subscription arrangements,39% of customer support and 100% of other services to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months and the remainder recognized thereafter. We expect approximately 46% of subscription arrangements and 10% of customer support remaining performance obligations to be recognized as revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. These balances represent transactions consisting primarily of early renewals, unbilled and undelivered support and other services, and orders received prior to the last day of the quarter that were not delivered or provisioned to customers.
Remaining performance obligations will fluctuate period to period. We do not believe the amount of remaining performance obligations is indicative of future sales or revenue or that the mix at the end of any given period correlates with actual sales performance.
Information about Contract Balances
Amounts collected in advance of services being provided are accounted for as deferred revenue. Nearly all of our deferred revenue balance is related to SaaS arrangements, customer support, and other services.
In some arrangements we allow customers to pay for term-based licenses over the term of the software license. Amounts recognized as revenue in excess of amounts billed are recorded as unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables which are anticipated to be invoiced in the next twelve months are included in accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. Long-term unbilled receivables are included in other assets. The opening and closing balances of our accounts receivable, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenues are as follows:
| Accounts receivable | Unbilled receivable(current) | Unbilled receivable(long-term) | Deferred revenue(current) | Deferred revenue(long-term) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening balance as of March 31, 2024 | $196,951 | $25,732 | $14,471 | $362,450 | $168,472 |
| Increase/(decrease) | (29,134) | 1,330 | 4,572 | (7,183) | 29,618 |
| Ending balance as of September 30, 2024 | $167,817 | $27,062 | $19,043 | $355,267 | $198,090 |
The net decrease in accounts receivable (inclusive of unbilled receivables) is primarily the result of the timing of our billings and cash collections. The net increase in deferred revenue is primarily the result of an increase in SaaS contracts which are billed upfront but recognized ratably over the contract period, partially offset by a decrease in professional service contracts.
The amount of revenue recognized in the period that was included in the opening deferred revenue balance was $99,017 and $216,291 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The vast majority of this revenue consists of SaaS arrangements and customer support. The amount of revenue recognized from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods was not significant.
- Business Combination
On April 15, 2024, we completed the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Appranix, Inc., a Boston-based cloud cyber resilience company, for a purchase price of $26,272, which consisted of $21,032 in cash (exclusive of $340 of contingent consideration) and $4,900 of unregistered restricted stock units. These stock units were valued based on the volume weighted average price of our share price for the thirty days preceding the close date. As a result,50 unregistered restricted stock units were issued at a fair value of $98.98 per share. The primary reason for the business combination is to extend and enhance our product and service offerings in the cyber resiliency market.
During the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred acquisition-related costs of approximately $389 and $578, respectively, which were included in general and administrative expenses. The following table summarizes the purchase price and preliminary purchase price allocation as of the date of acquisition:
| Purchase price allocation: | |
|---|---|
| Cash consideration | $21,032 |
| Fair value of unregistered restricted stock units | 4,900 |
| Fair value of contingent consideration | 340 |
| Total purchase price | $26,272 |
| Assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |
| Cash | $32 |
| Trade accounts receivable | 239 |
| Developed technology | 5,300 |
| Accrued liabilities | (36) |
| Deferred revenue | (98) |
| Deferred tax liability | (1,457) |
| Total identifiable net assets acquired and liabilities assumed | 3,980 |
| Goodwill | 22,292 |
| Total purchase price | $26,272 |
The purchase price allocation is preliminary as it relates to the valuation of income taxes. The amounts recognized will be finalized as the information necessary to complete the analysis is obtained, but no later than one year after the acquisition date.
Contingent Consideration
The contingent consideration arrangement requires us to pay up to $4,000 in cash to the former owner of Appranix, contingent upon the achievement of certain financial metrics measured on December 31, 2024 and June 30, 2025. The actual consideration can range from $0 to $4,000. The fair value of the contingent liability was estimated to be $340 using a Monte Carlo simulation model and is included in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. At the end of each reporting period after the acquisition date, the arrangement is remeasured at its fair value, with changes in fair value recorded through the consolidated statements of operations as general and administrative expenses. As of September 30, 2024, we continue to estimate the fair value of the liability at $340.
Actual and Unaudited Pro Forma Information
We completed the acquisition of Appranix on April 15, 2024, and accordingly, Appranix's operations for the period from April 15, 2024 to September 30, 2024 are included in our consolidated statements of operations. Appranix contributed revenues of approximately $499 and $993, and estimated net loss of approximately $286 and $420, for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively.
The following unaudited pro forma results of operations have been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting to give effect to the Appranix acquisition as though it occurred on April 1, 2023. The pro forma amounts reflect certain adjustments, such as expenses related to the noncash amortization of intangible assets and acquisition-related costs. The fiscal 2025 supplemental pro forma net income was adjusted to exclude $578 of acquisition-related costs incurred in fiscal 2025. The fiscal 2024 supplemental pro forma net income was adjusted to include these charges. In addition to estimated operating expenses, both periods include noncash amortization expenses related to intangible assets as if the acquisition had taken place on April 1, 2023.
The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only, is based on a purchase price allocation, and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have actually been reported had the acquisition occurred on April 1, 2023, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future results of operations of the combined company.
| Unaudited | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Revenue | $233,278 | $201,476 | $458,444 | $400,045 |
| Net income | $15,954 | $12,481 | $34,536 | $24,707 |
- Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the residual purchase price paid in business combinations after the fair value of all identified assets and liabilities have been recorded. It includes the estimated value of potential expansion with new customers, the opportunity to further develop sales relationships with new customers and intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. Goodwill is not amortized and there wereno impairments to the carrying amounts of goodwill during the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. None of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Changes in goodwill during the six months ended September 30, 2024 were as follows:
| Total | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | $127,780 |
| Additions | 22,292 |
| Impairments | — |
| Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $150,072 |
Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets consist of developed technology. Developed technology acquired in fiscal 2025 was valued using the multi-period excess earnings method and has an estimated useful life offive years. Previously acquired developed technology was valued using the replacement cost method, has an estimated useful life ofthree years, and will be fully amortized within fiscal 2025. All of our intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis. Purchased intangible assets, net of amortization are summarized below:
| September 30, 2024 | March 31, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Value | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Value | |
| Developed technology | $9,050 | $(3,854) | $5,196 | $3,750 | $(2,708) | $1,042 |
During the six months ended September 30, 2024, we acquired developed technology valued at $5,300 as part of the acquisition of Appranix. Amortization expense from acquired intangible assets was $573 and $1,146 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $312 and $626 for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
As of September 30, 2024, future amortization expense associated with intangible assets with finite lives is expected to be:
| Year ending March 31, | |
|---|---|
| 2025 (remaining) | $938 |
| 2026 | 1,043 |
| 2027 | 1,043 |
| 2028 | 1,043 |
| 2029 | 1,043 |
| Thereafter | 86 |
| Total | $5,196 |
- Assets Held for Sale
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, we determined the assets and land related to our owned corporate headquarters in Tinton Falls, New Jersey met all of the criteria for classification as assets held for sale in accordance with ASC 360, Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets ("ASC 360").
The assets have been classified as held for sale for more than one year. In accordance with ASC 360, assets not sold by the end of the one-year period may still qualify as held for sale, if certain conditions are met. The Board of Directors (the "Board") reconfirmed their approval of the sale at the July 2024 meeting, and we believe the sale will be completed in fiscal year 2025. As of September 30, 2024, we concluded all of the held for sale criteria was still met, and the assets were properly classified on the consolidated balance sheets. In addition, we have assessed the assets for any changes in fair value less costs to sell and have recorded an additional impairment charge of $2,910, which includes changes in the estimated fair value and estimated costs to sell.
Subsequent Event
On October 2, 2024, we signed a purchase and sale agreement to sell the property for $36,000. The agreement includes a due diligence period for the buyer, is contingent on receiving approvals from certain government agencies, and includes other customary conditions. We believe the sale will close in fiscal year 2025. Upon closing of the transaction, we will enter into a lease for a portion of the premises.
- Net Income per Common Share
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares and, if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares consist of the incremental common shares issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units, common shares to be purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"), and the exercise of stock options. The dilutive effect of such potential common shares is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method.
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per common share:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Net income | $15,565 | $13,017 | $34,092 | $25,646 |
| Basic net income per common share: | ||||
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 43,770 | 43,949 | 43,724 | 44,003 |
| Basic net income per common share | $0.36 | $0.30 | $0.78 | $0.58 |
| Diluted net income per common share: | ||||
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 43,770 | 43,949 | 43,724 | 44,003 |
| Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units | 1,344 | 954 | 1,371 | 1,007 |
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 45,114 | 44,903 | 45,095 | 45,010 |
| Diluted net income per common share | $0.35 | $0.29 | $0.76 | $0.57 |
The diluted weighted average shares outstanding exclude restricted stock units, performance restricted stock units, shares to be purchased under the ESPP and outstanding stock options totaling 210 and 498 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 218 and 526 for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
- Commitments and Contingencies
During the first quarter of fiscal 2025, we entered into a settlement agreement resulting in a payment of $1,475 which resolved certain legal matters. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, $675 was recorded in general and administrative expenses and the remaining $800 was incurred in a prior period that is not presented in the consolidated statements of operations.
We do not believe that we are currently party to any pending legal action that could reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or operating results.
The Company has a contingent liability related to the acquisition of Appranix. See Note 4 for further details of the arrangement.
- Capitalization
Our stock repurchase program has been funded by our existing cash and cash equivalent balances, as well as cash flows provided by our operations.
On April 18, 2024, the Board approved an increase of the existing share repurchase program so that $250,000 was available. The Board's authorization has no expiration date. For the six months ended September 30, 2024, we repurchased $103,295 of our common stock, or approximately 834 shares. The remaining amount available under the current authorization as of September 30, 2024 was $153,191.
- Stock Plans
The following table presents the stock-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development, general and administrative and restructuring expenses for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Stock-based compensation is attributable to restricted stock units, performance-based awards and the ESPP.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Cost of revenues | $1,374 | $1,599 | $2,955 | $3,289 |
| Sales and marketing | 11,631 | 9,941 | 21,117 | 19,645 |
| Research and development | 5,555 | 5,385 | 10,719 | 10,732 |
| General and administrative | 7,663 | 6,690 | 13,828 | 13,673 |
| Restructuring | 180 | — | 4,188 | — |
| Stock-based compensation expense | $26,403 | $23,615 | $52,807 | $47,339 |
As of September 30, 2024, there was $131,201 of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense that is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.66 years. We account for forfeitures as they occur. To the extent that awards are forfeited, stock-based compensation will be different from our current estimate.
Stock option activity was not significant for both the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock unit activity for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was as follows:
| Non-vested Restricted Stock Units | Number ofAwards | Weighted Average GrantDate Fair Value |
|---|---|---|
| Non-vested as of March 31, 2024 | 2,417 | $68.52 |
| Awarded | 564 | 122.00 |
| Vested | (783) | 69.19 |
| Forfeited | (95) | 71.02 |
| Non-vested as of September 30, 2024 | 2,103 | $82.51 |
The weighted average fair value of restricted stock units awarded was $142.87 and $122.00 per unit during the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $70.99 and $67.94 per unit during the three and six months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The weighted average fair value of awards includes the awards with a market condition described below.
Performance Based Awards
In the six months ended September 30, 2024, we granted approximately 91 performance stock units ("PSUs") to certain executives. Vesting of these awards is contingent upon i) us meeting certain non-GAAP performance goals (performance-based) in fiscal 2025 and ii) our customary service periods. The awards vest over three years and have the potential to vest between 0% and 300% (273 shares) based on actual fiscal 2025 performance. The vesting quantity of these awards may vary based on actual fiscal 2025 performance. The related stock-based compensation expense is determined based on the value of the underlying shares on the date of grant and is recognized over the vesting term using the accelerated method. During the interim financial periods, management estimates the probable number of PSUs that would vest until the ultimate achievement of the performance goals is known. The awards are included in the restricted stock unit table.
Awards with a Market Condition
In the six months ended September 30, 2024, we granted approximately 91 market PSUs to certain executives. The vesting of these awards is contingent upon us meeting certain total shareholder return ("TSR") levels as compared to the Russell 3000 market index over the next three years. The awards vest inthree annual tranches and have the potential to vest between 0% and 300% (273 shares) based on TSR performance. The related stock-based compensation expense is determined based on the estimated fair value of the underlying shares on the date of grant and is recognized using the accelerated method over the vesting term. The estimated fair value was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The fair value of the awards granted during the six months ended September 30, 2024 was $175.25 per unit. The awards are included in the restricted stock unit table.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The ESPP is a shareholder approved plan under which substantially all employees may purchase our common stock through payroll deductions at a price equal to 85% of the lower of the fair market values of the stock as of the beginning or the end ofsix-month offering periods. An employee’s payroll deductions under the ESPP are limited to 10% of the employee’s salary and employees may not purchase more than $25 of stock during any calendar year. Employees purchased 68 shares in exchange for $5,486 of proceeds in the six months ended September 30, 2024, and 96 shares in exchange for $5,164 of proceeds in the six months ended September 30, 2023. The ESPP is considered compensatory and the fair value of the discount and look back provision are estimated using the Black-Scholes formula and recognized over thesix-month withholding period prior to purchase. The total expense associated with the ESPP for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $1,701 and $1,662, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, there was approximately $1,569 of unrecognized cost related to the current offering period of our ESPP.
- Income Taxes
Income tax expense was $1,095 and $3,222 in the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to expense of $5,720 and $12,596 in the three and six months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The decrease in income tax expense compared to the prior year period relates primarily to the recognition of deferred tax assets that were not recognized in prior years due to the Company’s valuation allowance, as well as windfalls from stock compensation.
- Restructuring
Beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, we initiated a restructuring plan intended to enhance customer satisfaction through the reorganization and redesign of our customer success functions. The realignment of the customer success structure aims to optimize operational efficiency and improve continuity for our customers through the pre-sales and post-sales experience. These charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions, stock-based compensation related to modifications of existing awards granted to certain employees impacted by the plan and office termination and exit charges. We anticipate the restructuring plan will be completed in the second half of fiscal 2025. The total costs to be incurred related to the restructuring plan cannot be estimated at this time.
There wereno restructuring charges for the three and six months ended September 30, 2023. For the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, restructuring charges were comprised of the following:
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employee severance and related costs | $386 | $655 |
| Lease exit costs (1) | — | 402 |
| Stock-based compensation | 180 | 4,188 |
| Total restructuring charges | $566 | $5,245 |
(1)Lease exit costs relate toone office for the six months ended September 30, 2024.
Restructuring accrual
The accrual activity related to our restructuring plan for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was as follows:
| Total (1) | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of March 31, 2024 | $2,746 |
| Employee severance and related costs | 655 |
| Payments | (2,553) |
| Balance as of September 30, 2024 | $848 |
(1)During the six months ended September 30, 2024, there wereno new charges incurred or payments made related to our prior restructuring plan that was completed in fiscal 2023. The amount included in the balance as of September 30, 2024 related to the completed plan was insignificant.
- Revolving Credit Facility
On December 13, 2021, we entered into afive-year $100,000 senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The Credit Facility is available for share repurchases, general corporate purposes, and letters of credit. The Credit Facility contains financial maintenance covenants, including a leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio. The Credit Facility also contains certain customary events of default which would permit the lender to, among other things, declare all loans then outstanding to be immediately due and payable if such default is not cured within applicable grace periods. The Credit Facility also limits our ability to incur certain additional indebtedness, create or permit liens on assets, make acquisitions, make investments, engage in loans or advances, sell or transfer assets, pay dividends or distributions, and engage in certain transactions with foreign affiliates. Outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility accrue interest at an annual rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate plus 1.25% subject to increases based on our actual leverage. The unused balance on the Credit Facility is also subject to a 0.25% annual interest charge subject to increases based on our actual leverage. As of September 30, 2024, there wereno borrowings under the Credit Facility and we were in compliance with all covenants.
We have deferred the expense related to debt issuance costs, which are classified as other assets, and will amortize the costs into interest expense over the term of the Credit Facility. Unamortized amounts as of September 30, 2024 were $255. The amortization of debt issuance costs and interest expense incurred for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Six Months Ended September 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | $29 | $29 | $58 | $58 |
| Interest expense | 64 | 64 | 127 | 127 |
| Total charges | $93 | $93 | $185 | $185 |
- Subsequent Events
On October 1, 2024, we signed an agreement to acquire certain assets of Clumio, Inc., a California-based data backup and recovery provider, for total cash consideration of approximately $47,000, subject to customary transaction adjustments. The primary reason for the business combination is to extend our product offerings in our existing cyber resiliency market. As the transaction closed subsequent to the quarter ended September 30, 2024, we are still evaluating the purchase price allocation of the transaction, but we expect the primary assets acquired to be intangible assets and goodwill. Acquired tangible assets and assumed liabilities are expected to be immaterial. The allocation is expected to be finalized during the second half of fiscal 2025.
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