SOUNDTHINKING, INC.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 15, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 15, 2026
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Organization and Description of Business
SoundThinking, Inc. (the “Company”) brings the power of digital transformation to law enforcement and security personnel by providing precision-policing and security solutions, combining data-driven solutions and strategic advisory services for law enforcement, security teams and civic leadership. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately 313 customers and to date has worked with approximately 2,100 agencies to help drive more efficient, effective, and equitable public safety outcomes.
The Company's SafetySmart™ platform includes six data-driven tools consisting of (i) its flagship product, ShotSpotter®, the leading outdoor gunshot detection, location and alerting system trusted by 173 cities and 21 universities and corporations as of March 31, 2026, (ii) CrimeTracer™, an agency-wide crime data and intelligence platform that enables investigators, analysts, patrol officers and command staff to search through more than one billion criminal justice records from across jurisdictions, leverage dashboards and AI-assisted tools to generate tactical leads and quickly make intelligent connections to solve crimes, (iii) CaseBuilder™, a one-stop investigative management system for tracking, reporting, and collaborating on cases, (iv) ResourceRouter™ that directs the deployment of patrol and community anti-violence resources in an objective way to help maximize the impact of limited resources and improve community safety, (v) PlateRanger™ powered by Rekor®, an advanced license plate recognition (“ALPR”) and vehicle identification solution that leverages artificial intelligence (“AI”) and machine learning to enhance investigative efficiency and provide real-time data sharing for law enforcement and (vi) SafePointe™, an AI-based weapons detection system designed to provide discreet, high throughput screening that complements physical security measures without compromising visitor experience. The Company offers its solutions on a software-as-a-service subscription model to its customers. These solutions may operate independently or together as an integrated platform that connects detection, data analysis, resource deployment and case management workflows.
ShotSpotter for Campus and ShotSpotter for Corporate, are typically smaller-scale deployments of ShotSpotter vertically marketed to universities, corporate campuses, and key infrastructure centers to mitigate risk and enhance security by notifying authorities of outdoor gunfire incidents, saving critical minutes for first responders to arrive. In 2019, the Company created a technology innovation unit, SoundThinking Labs, to expand its efforts supporting innovative uses of its technology to help protect wildlife and the environment. In the first quarter of 2025, the Company rolled out a perimeter-based sniper gunshot detection solution targeting utility substations, with initial pilots aimed at utility customers, conducted through SoundThinking Labs. Additionally, the Company provides maintenance and support services and professional software development services totwo customers, through sales channel intermediaries.
The Company’s principal executive offices are located in Fremont, California. The Company hassix wholly owned subsidiaries.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related financial information should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements filed with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 (“Annual Report”) filed with the SEC on March 30, 2026.
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the interim periods, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations or cash flows to be anticipated for the full year 2026 or any future period. The Company has evaluated subsequent events occurring after the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements for events requiring recording or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its significant estimates including the valuation of accounts receivable, the lives and realization of tangible and intangible assets and goodwill, stock-based compensation expense, customer life, revenue recognition, contingent liabilities related to legal matters, and income taxes including deferred taxes and any related valuation allowance. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other market-specific and relevant assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material to the Company’s financial position and results of operations.
The Company records net deferred tax assets to the extent the Company believes these assets will more likely than not be realized. In making such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. In the event the Company determines that it would be able to realize its deferred assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, the Company would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.
Concentrations of Risk
Credit Risk – Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consisted primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable from trade customers. The Company maintains its deposits of cash and cash equivalents atthree domestic andfour international financial institutions. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of default by a financial institution to the extent that cash and cash equivalents are in excess of the amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) and other local country government agencies. The Company generally places its cash and cash equivalents with high-credit quality financial institutions. To date, the Company has not experienced any losses on its cash and cash equivalents. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately $12.7 million, $0.1 million and $2,000, deposited with the Company’s three domestic financial institutions, for which only $250,000 is insured per institution under FDIC limits.
Concentration of Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets – At March 31, 2026, the City of New York accounted for 28% of the Company’s total accounts receivable and contract assets, net. At December 31, 2025, the City of New York accounted for 33%, of the Company’s total accounts receivable and contract assets, net.
Concentration of Revenues – For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the City of New York accounted for 27% of the Company’s total revenues. For thethree months ended March 31, 2025, the City of New York accounted for 37% of the Company’s total revenues.
Concentration of Suppliers – The Company relies on a limited number of suppliers and contract manufacturers. In particular, a single supplier is currently the sole manufacturer of the Company’s proprietary sensors.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, there were no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets
In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets, which introduces a practical expedient for all entities, related to applying Subtopic 326-20 to current accounts receivable and current contract assets arising from transactions accounted for under Topic 606. In developing reasonable and supportable forecasts as part of estimating expected credit losses, all entities may elect a practical expedient that assumes that current conditions as of the balance sheet date do not change for the remaining life of the asset. This standard is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Effective January 1, 2026, the Company adopted ASU 2025-05 using the prospective transition method and elected the practical expedient permitted under the guidance. Adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective
Expense Disaggregation Disclosures
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), which requires disclosure of specific information about costs and expenses within relevant expense captions on the face of the income statement, qualitative descriptions for expense captions not specifically disaggregated quantitatively, and the total amount and definition of selling expenses for interim and annual reporting periods. This standard is effective for the Company’s annual reporting period beginning January 1, 2027 and interim reporting periods beginning January 1, 2028 and should be applied on a retrospective or prospective basis, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software
In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, which removes all references to prescriptive and sequential software development stages. An entity is required to start capitalizing software costs when both of the following occur: (1) management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and (2) it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. This standard is effective for the Company’s annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an annual reporting period. The Company is currently assessing the impact of adopting this standard on its consolidated financial statements.
Note 3. Revenue Related Disclosures
The changes in deferred revenue were as follows (in thousands):
| March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Beginning balance | $43,880 | $44,234 |
| New billings | 19,985 | 28,840 |
| Revenue recognized during the year from beginning balance | (16,108) | (14,005) |
| Revenue recognized during the year from new billings | (7,407) | (13,632) |
| Ending balance | $40,350 | $45,437 |
The following table presents remaining performance obligations for contractually committed revenues as of March 31, 2026 (in thousands):
| Remainder of 2026 | $41,138 |
| 2027 | 33,170 |
| 2028 | 12,203 |
| 2029 | 4,242 |
| Thereafter | 2,377 |
| Total | $93,130 |
The timing of certain revenue recognition included in the table above is based on estimates of go-live dates for contracts not yet live. Contractually committed revenue includes deferred revenue as of March 31, 2026 and amounts under contract that will be invoiced after March 31, 2026.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized revenues of $23.4 million from customers in the United States, and $0.8 million from customers in the Bahamas, South Africa and South America. During thethree months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized revenues of $27.6 million from customers in the United States, and $0.8 million from customers in the Bahamas, South Africa and South America.
During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recognized revenues of $24.0 million from monthly subscription, maintenance and support services, and $0.2 million from professional software development services. During thethree months ended March 31, 2025, the Company recognized revenues of $28.0 million from monthly subscription, maintenance and support services, and $0.3 million from professional software development services.
The Company recognized approximately $0.1 million and $3.5 million of catch-up revenue during thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively, based ontwo 3-year contract renewals with New York City Police Department.
Note 4. Fair Value Measurements
The Company has $11.0 million and $12.0 million in a money market fund as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The fair value measurement was classified as Level I within the fair value hierarchy as prescribed by Accounting Standards Codification 820-10-35-37 (“ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement”).
There wereno transfers into or out of Level III during thethree months ended March 31, 2026.
The Company records its financial assets and liabilities at fair value. The carrying amounts of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash, trade and other receivables, net, and accounts payable, approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.
Note 5. Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
| Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) | Gross | Accumulated Amortization | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer relationships | 14 | $25,470 | $(8,594) | $16,876 |
| Acquired software technology | 9 | 16,340 | (6,050) | 10,290 |
| Patents and intellectual property | 3 | 2,076 | (1,646) | 430 |
| Tradename | 9 | 2,100 | (1,320) | 780 |
| Total intangible assets, net | $45,986 | $(17,610) | $28,376 |
| Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in years) | Gross | Accumulated Amortization | Net | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer relationships | 14 | $25,470 | $(8,140) | $17,330 |
| Acquired software technology | 9 | 16,340 | (5,622) | 10,718 |
| Patents and intellectual property | 3 | 2,076 | (1,600) | 476 |
| Tradename | 9 | 2,100 | (1,289) | 811 |
| Total intangible assets, net | $45,986 | $(16,651) | $29,335 |
Intangible amortization expense was approximately $1.0 million for thethree months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
The following table presents future intangible asset amortization as of March 31, 2026 (in thousands):
| Remainder of 2026 | $2,865 |
| 2027 | 3,809 |
| 2028 | 3,741 |
| 2029 | 3,650 |
| 2030 | 2,775 |
| Thereafter | 11,536 |
| Total | $28,376 |
Note 6. Details of Certain Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Accounts
Accounts receivable and contract assets, net (in thousands):
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Accounts receivable | $17,916 | $23,460 |
| Contract assets | 4,578 | 5,985 |
| Allowance for credit losses | (642) | (875) |
| $21,852 | $28,570 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (in thousands):
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Deferred commissions | $1,458 | $1,546 |
| Prepaid software and licenses | 1,463 | 1,041 |
| Prepaid insurance | 607 | 1,101 |
| Short-term deposits | 115 | 335 |
| Other prepaid expenses | 495 | 201 |
| Other | — | 1 |
| $4,138 | $4,225 |
Other assets (long-term) (in thousands):
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Deferred commissions | $2,226 | $2,395 |
| Escrow claim | 357 | 357 |
| Other | 141 | 142 |
| $2,724 | $2,894 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (in thousands):
| March 31, | December 31, | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Personnel-related accruals | $4,781 | $7,233 |
| Operating lease liabilities, current | 1,060 | 1,024 |
| Professional fees | 208 | 177 |
| Sales/use tax payable | 157 | 137 |
| Other | 1,748 | 1,007 |
| $7,954 | $9,578 |
Note 7. Related Party Transactions
During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recognized less than $0.1 million, in revenues from SoundThinking Labs projects with charitable organizations that have received donations from one of the Company’s former directors and from one of the Company’s significant stockholders.
Note 8. Restructuring
In the first quarter of 2026, the Company implemented a reduction in force affecting approximately 15 employees to more effectively allocate its resources and to reduce operational costs.
Restructuring expense related to the workforce reduction during the three months ended March 31, 2026, amounted to $0.5 million, consisting of cash expenditures forseverance and other employee separation-related costs.
As of March 31, 2026, net restructuring liabilities totaled approximately $0.5 million and was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the Company's unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Note 9. Net Loss per Share
The computation of basic net loss per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. The computation of diluted net loss per share is based on the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the period plus, when their effect is dilutive, incremental shares consisting of shares subject to stock options, restricted stock units, employee stock purchase plan purchase rights and warrants.
The following table summarizes the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Numerator: | ||
| Net loss | $(7,005) | $(1,484) |
| Denominator: | ||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 12,857,891 | 12,648,370 |
| Net loss per share, basic and diluted | $(0.54) | $(0.12) |
The following potentially dilutive shares outstanding at the end of the periods presented were excluded in the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the effect would have been anti-dilutive:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Options to purchase common stock | 1,761,223 | 1,781,372 |
| Unvested restricted stock units | 2,213,013 | 2,254,315 |
| Estimated shares to be purchased under 2017 Employee Stock Purchase Plan in Q2 | 49,338 | 40,393 |
| Total | 4,023,574 | 4,076,080 |
Note 10. Equity Incentive Plans
Stock options
A summary of option activities under the 2005 Stock Plan, as amended in January 2010 and November 2012 (the “2005 Plan”) and 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”) during thethree months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Numberof OptionsOutstanding | Weighted-AverageExercisePrice | Weighted-AverageGrant Date Fair Value per Option | Aggregate Intrinsic Value Exercised (in thousands) | Weighted-AverageRemaining Contractual term (in years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding at December 31, 2025 | 1,689,142 | $26.41 | |||
| Granted | 83,336 | $7.20 | $4.34 | ||
| Exercised | (2,000) | $3.06 | $9 | ||
| Canceled | (9,255) | $21.13 | |||
| Outstanding at March 31, 2026 | 1,761,223 | $25.56 | |||
| Option exercisable at March 31, 2026 | 1,372,687 | $28.12 | |||
| Option vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2026 | 1,761,223 | $25.56 | $196 | 6.05 | |
Under an “evergreen” provision, the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2017 Plan will automatically increase on January 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on and including January 1, 2027, by 5% of the total number of shares of the Company’s common stock outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year or a lesser number of shares determined by the Board. In accordance with the evergreen provision, the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2017 Plan was increased on January 1, 2026 by 641,298 shares, which was equal to 5% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31, 2025.
Restricted stock units
A summary of restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activities under the 2017 Plan during thethree months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Numberof RSUs | Weighted-AverageGrant Date Fair Value per RSU | Aggregate Fair Value of RSUs Vested (in thousands) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2025 | 520,379 | $18.10 | |
| Granted | 5,594 | $7.15 | |
| Vested | (70,237) | $18.60 | $468 |
| Unvested RSUs at March 31, 2026 | 455,736 | $17.89 |
Performance-based restricted stock units
The Company has granted performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) under the 2017 Plan to certain employees of the Company that represent shares potentially issuable in the future. PSUs generally vest in one installment on the certification date following the satisfaction of obtaining revenue, Adjusted EBITDA or other performance criteria. Compensation expense related to PSUs is determined based on the fair value of the underlying common stock at the grant date and the most probable level of achievement of the performance conditions.
A summary of PSU activities under the 2017 Plan during thethree months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Numberof PSUs | Weighted-AverageGrant Date Fair Value per PSU | Aggregate Fair Value of PSUs Vested (in thousands) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unvested PSUs at December 31, 2025 | 1,757,277 | $16.47 | |
| Granted | 119,196 | $13.77 | |
| Vested | (59,598) | $13.77 | $397 |
| Forfeited | (59,598) | $13.77 | |
| Unvested PSUs at March 31, 2026 | 1,757,277 | $16.47 |
2017 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Under the 2017 ESPP, eligible employees may purchase shares of our common stock through payroll deductions that cannot exceed 15% of the employee’s salary. The 2017 ESPP provides for asix-month offering period. At the end of the purchase period, eligible employees are permitted to purchase shares of common stock at the lower of 85% of the fair market value at the beginning or end of the offering period subject to tax limitations on the total value of the purchase.
The 2017 ESPP contains an “evergreen” provision that provides for an automatic annual share increase on January 1 of each year, in an amount equal to the lesser of (1)2% of the total number of shares of common stock outstanding on December 31st of the preceding calendar year, (2)150,000 shares or (3) such number of shares as determined by the Board. In accordance with the evergreen provision, the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the 2017 ESPP was increased on January 1, 2026 by 150,000 shares. The number of shares available for grant under the 2017 ESPP was 791,127 as of March 31, 2026.
Total stock-based compensation expense associated with the 2005 Plan, 2017 Plan and 2017 ESPP is recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and was allocated as follows (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Cost of revenues | $856 | $648 |
| Sales and marketing | 385 | 591 |
| Research and development | 383 | 393 |
| General and administrative | 855 | 1,772 |
| Total | $2,479 | $3,404 |
Note 11. Financing Arrangements
The Company has a revolving loan facility (the “Revolving Facility”) under its Credit Agreement with Columbia Bank (previously known as Umpqua Bank), as amended (the “Credit Agreement”) with a revolving credit commitment of $40.0 million and letter of credit sub-facility of $7.5 million that matures on October 15, 2027.
Any amounts outstanding under the letter of credit sub-facility reduce the amount available for the Company to borrow under the Revolving Facility. The available loan facility as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025 was approximately $36.0 million, for both periods. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $4.0 million outstanding on the Company’s line of credit. The interest expense recorded for thethree months ended March 31, 2026 was $0.1 million, based on a weighted-average interest rate of 5.67%. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the interest expense recorded was $0.1 million. As of March 31, 2026 the Company was in compliance with all covenants and other requirements set forth in the Credit Agreement.
Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company may become subject to legal proceedings, as well as demands and claims that arise in the normal course of business. Such claims, even if not meritorious, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and management resources. The Company makes a provision for a liability relating to legal matters when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed and adjusted to include the impacts of negotiations, estimated settlements, legal rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter.
An unfavorable outcome on any litigation matters could require payment of substantial damages, or, in connection with any intellectual property infringement claims, could require the Company to pay ongoing royalty payments or could prevent the Company from selling certain of its products. As a result, a settlement of, or an unfavorable outcome on, any of the matters referenced above or other litigation matters could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial condition and cash flows. Management is not aware of any contingencies which it believes will have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Note 13. Segment Reporting
The Company operates as a single operating and reportable segment, which reflects how the Company's chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) reviews financial information and allocates resources. The Company's CODM is the Chief Executive Officer. The Company manages its operations on a consolidated basis for purposes of evaluating financial performance and allocating resources. Accordingly, the Company has determined that it operates inone operating segment andone reportable segment. The CODM evaluates performance based on consolidated net income and reviews consolidated financial information when making decisions regarding resource allocation. The
CODM does not evaluate assets and does not review segment expenses beyond those presented in the consolidated statement of operations. Because the Company operates in a single reportable segment, the segment results are consistent with the consolidated financial statement.
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