Climb Global Solutions Inc

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Item 7. Management**’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Our Company is a value added IT distribution and solutions company, primarily selling software and other third-party IT products and services through two reportable operating segments. Through our “Distribution” segment we sell products and services to corporate resellers, VAR, consultants and systems integrators worldwide, who in turn sell these products to end users. Through our “Solutions” segment we act as a cloud solutions provider and value-added reseller, selling computer software and hardware developed by others and provide technical services directly to end user customers worldwide. We offer an extensive line of products from leading software vendors and tools for virtualization/cloud computing, security, networking, storage and infrastructure management, application lifecycle management and other

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Our Company is a value added IT distribution and solutions company, primarily selling software and other third-party IT products and services through two reportable operating segments. Through our “Distribution” segment we sell products and services to corporate resellers, VARs, consultants and systems integrators worldwide, who in turn sell these products to end users. Through our “Solutions” segment we act as a cloud solutions provider and value-added reseller, selling computer software and hardware developed by others and provide technical services directly to end user customers worldwide. We offer an extensive line of products from leading software vendors and tools for virtualization/cloud computing, security, networking, storage and infrastructure management, application lifecycle management and other technically sophisticated domains as well as computer hardware. We market these products through creative marketing communications, including our web sites, local seminars, webinars, social media, direct e-mail, and printed materials.

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We sell in a competitive environment where gross product margins have historically declined due to competition and changes in product mix towards products where no delivery of a physical product is required. In addition, we grant discounts, allowances, and rebates to certain customers, which may vary from period to period, based on volume, payment terms and other criteria. To date, we have been able to implement cost efficiencies such as the use of drop shipments, electronic ordering (“EDI”) and other capabilities to be able to operate our business profitably as gross margins have declined. We evaluate the profitability of our business based on return on equity and effective margin (see discussion below).

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We sell in a competitive environment where gross product margins have historically declined due to competition and changes in product mix towards products where no delivery of a physical product is required. In addition, we grant discounts, allowances, and rebates to certain customers, which may vary from period to period, based on volume, payment terms and other criteria. To date, we have been able to implement cost efficiencies such as the use of drop shipments, EDI and other capabilities to be able to operate our business profitably as gross margins have declined. We evaluate the profitability of our business based on return on equity and effective margin (see discussion below).

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Dividend Policy and Share Repurchase Program. Historically we have sought to return value to investors through the payment of quarterly dividends and share repurchases. Total dividends paid and the dollar value of shares repurchased were $3.0 million and $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, and $3.0 million and $0.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively. The payment of future dividends and any share repurchases are at the discretion of our Board of Directors and dependent on results of operations, projected capital requirements and other factors the Board of Directors may find relevant.

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Dividend Policy and Share Repurchase Program. Historically we have sought to return value to investors through the payment of quarterly dividends and share repurchases. Total dividends paid and the dollar value of shares repurchased were $3.0 million and $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, respectively, and $3.0 million and $1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively. The payment of future dividends and any share repurchases are at the discretion of our Board of Directors and dependent on results of operations, projected capital requirements and other factors the Board of Directors may find relevant.

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*Stock Volatility.*The technology, distribution and services sectors of the United States stock markets is subject to substantial volatility. Numerous conditions which impact these sectors or the stock market in general or the Company in particular, whether or not such events relate to or reflect upon the Company’s operating performance, could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s Common Stock. Furthermore, fluctuations in the Company’s operating results, announcements regarding litigation, the loss of a significant vendor partner or customer, increased competition, reduced

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*Stock Volatility.*The technology, distribution and services sectors of the United States stock markets is subject to substantial volatility. Numerous conditions which impact these sectors or the stock market in general or the Company in particular, whether or not such events relate to or reflect upon the Company’s operating performance, could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s Common Stock. Furthermore, fluctuations in the Company’s operating results, announcements regarding litigation, the loss of a significant vendor partner or customer, increased competition, reduced vendor incentives and trade credit, higher operating expenses, and other developments, could have a significant impact on the market price of our Common Stock.

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Net sales increased 16%, or $47.7 million, to $352.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $304.3 million for the same period in 2022. Gross profit increased 19%, or $10.1 million, to $64.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $54.1 million for the same period in 2022. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 30%, or $10.2 million, to $44.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to $34.1 million for the same period in 2022. Acquisition related costs for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0.6 million, respectively. Amortization and depreciation expense increased $0.7 million to $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $2.1 million for the same period in the prior year. Net income decreased 2%, or $0.2 million, to $12.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $12.5 million for the same period in 2022. Income per diluted share decreased 3%, or $0.09, to $2.72 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $2.81 for the same period in 2022.

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Net sales increased 32%, or $113.6 million, to $465.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $352.0 million for the same period in 2023. Gross profit increased 42%, or $26.9 million, to $91.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $64.2 million for the same period in 2023. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased 27%, or $12.2 million, to $56.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $44.3 million for the same period in 2023. Acquisition related costs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $2.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. Amortization and depreciation expense increased $1.5 million to $4.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $2.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Net income increased 51%, or $6.3 million, to $18.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $12.3 million for the same period in 2023. Income per diluted share increased 49%, or $1.34, to $4.06 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $2.72 for the same period in 2023.

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The Company maintains allowances for expected credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Management determines the estimate of the allowance for expected credit losses by considering a number of factors, including historical experience, aging of the accounts receivable, as well as current market conditions and future forecasts of our customers’ ability to make payments for goods and services. At the time of sale, we record an estimate for sales returns based on historical experience, which is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. If actual sales returns are greater than estimated by management, additional expense may be incurred.

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The Company maintains allowances for expected credit losses for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. Management determines the estimate of the allowance for expected credit losses by considering a number of factors, including historical experience, aging of the accounts receivable, as well as current market conditions and future forecasts of our customers’ ability to make payments for goods and services.

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Our valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities requires estimates, especially with respect to intangible assets that was derived using valuation techniques and models such as the income approach. Such models require use of estimates including discount rates, and future expected revenue. The approach to estimating an initial contingent consideration associated with the purchase price also uses similar unobservable factors such as projected cash flows over the term of the contingent earn-out period, discounted for the period over which the initial contingent consideration is measured and expected volatility. Based upon these assumptions, the initial contingent consideration is then valued using a Monte Carlo simulation.

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Our valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities requires estimates, especially with respect to intangible assets that was derived using valuation techniques and models such as the income approach. Such models require use of estimates including discount rates, and future expected revenue and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. The approach to estimating an initial contingent consideration associated with the purchase price also uses similar unobservable factors such as projected cash flows over the term of the contingent earn-out period, discounted for the period over which the initial contingent consideration is measured and expected volatility. Based upon these assumptions, the initial contingent consideration is then valued using a Monte Carlo simulation.

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goodwill. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary.

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In a qualitative assessment, we assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not (that is, a likelihood of more than 50 percent) that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill. If, after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the quantitative goodwill impairment test is unnecessary.

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The Company’s foreign currency exposure relates primarily to international transactions where the currency collected from customers can be different from the currency used to purchase the product. In cases where the Company is not able to create a natural hedge by maintaining offsetting asset and liability amounts in the same currency, it may enter into foreign exchange contracts, typically in the form of forward purchase agreements, to facilitate the hedging of foreign currency exposures to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts generally have terms of no more than two months. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these contracts and therefore the changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes and the risk of loss on a foreign exchange contract is the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties, which the Company minimizes by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions.

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The Company’s foreign currency exposure relates primarily to international transactions where the currency collected from customers can be different from the currency used to purchase the product. In cases where the Company is not able to create a natural hedge by maintaining offsetting asset and liability amounts in the same currency, it may enter into foreign exchange contracts, typically in the form of forward purchase agreements, to facilitate the hedging of foreign currency exposures to mitigate the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These contracts generally have terms of no more than two months. The Company does not apply hedge accounting to these contracts and therefore the changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. The Company does not enter into foreign exchange contracts for trading purposes and the risk of loss on a foreign exchange contract is the risk of nonperformance by the counterparties, which the Company minimizes by limiting its counterparties to major financial institutions. The Company recognized an unrealized gain of less than $0.1 million on contracts outstanding as of December 31, 2024, which is included in foreign currency transaction loss in the Consolidated Statement of Earnings.

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In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-07*“Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”.*The amendments in this ASU are intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The Company will adopt the update in the first quarter of 2024 but does not expect there to be a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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In November 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-07 “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”*.*The amendments in this ASU are intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The Company adopted this ASU in the first quarter of 2024 and upon adoption, the Company has disclosed significant segment expenses, the title and position of the CODM, and an explanation of how the reported measure of segment profit or loss is used by the CODM to assess segment performance and make resource allocation decisions.

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We define adjusted EBITDA, as net income, plus provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, interest, and acquisition related costs. We define effective margin as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of gross profit. We provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable US GAAP measure. We use adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance to gain insight into our businesses profitability when compared to the prior year and our competitors. Adjusted EBITDA is also a component to our financial covenants in our credit facility. Our use of adjusted EBITDA has limitations, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under US GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate adjusted EBITDA, or similarly titled measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as comparative measures.

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We define adjusted EBITDA, as net income, plus provision for income taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, interest, acquisition related costs and changes in the fair value of contingent considerations. We define effective margin as adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of gross profit. We provided a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, which is the most directly comparable US GAAP measure. We use adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure of our performance to gain insight into our businesses profitability, operating performance and performance trends, and to provide management and investors a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons by excluding items that management believes are not reflective of our underlying operating performance. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA and effective margin provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results. Adjusted EBITDA is also a component to our financial covenants in our credit facility. Our use of adjusted EBITDA has limitations, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under US GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, might calculate adjusted EBITDA, or similarly titled measures differently, which may reduce their usefulness as comparative measures.

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We consider gross profit growth and effective margin to be key metrics in evaluating our business. During the year ended December 31, 2023, gross profit increased 19%, or $10.1 million, to $64.2 million compared to $54.1 million for the same period in 2022 while effective margin decreased 80 basis points to 38.3% compared to 39.1% for the same period in 2022.

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We consider gross profit growth and effective margin to be key metrics in evaluating our business. During the year ended December 31, 2024, gross profit increased 42%, or $26.9 million, to $91.1 million compared to $64.2 million for the same period in 2023 while effective margin increased 520 basis points to 43.5% compared to 38.3% for the same period in 2023.

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On August 18, 2022, we completed the acquisition of Spinnakar Limited (“Spinnakar”) for an aggregate purchase price of approximately £9.8 million (equivalent to $11.8 million USD), subject to certain working capital and other adjustments, paid at closing plus a potential post-closing earn-out. The operating results of Spinnakar are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition.

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On July 31, 2024, we completed the acquisition of DSS for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $20.3 million (subject to certain adjustments) plus a potential post-closing earnout payment. The operating results of DSS are included in our operating results from the date of the acquisition.

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The Company recorded net revenue for Data Solutions of approximately $14.3 million and net income of approximately $0.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2023.

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The Company recorded net revenue for DSS of approximately $11.8 million and net income of approximately $0.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.

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Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 16%, or $47.7 million, to $352.0 million compared to $304.3 million for the same period in 2022.

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Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 32%, or $113.6 million, to $465.6 million compared to $352.0 million for the same period in 2023.

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Net sales in our Distribution segment for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 15%, or $42.8 million, to $325.3 million compared to $282.5 million for the same period in the prior year. Adjusted gross billings for the Distribution segment for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 18%, or $178.1 million, to $1,176.9 million compared to $998.8 million for the same period in 2022. Net sales and adjusted gross billings increased due to organic growth at our existing vendor lines as well as the impact of the Data Solutions acquisition in the current year. Adjusted gross billings increased at a greater rate than net sales due to differences in the product mix between the two periods.

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Net sales in our Distribution segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 36%, or $116.6 million, to $441.9 million compared to $325.3 million for the same period in the prior year. Gross billings for the Distribution segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 44%, or $518.6 million, to $1,695.5 million compared to $1,176.9 million for the same period in 2023. Net sales and gross billings increased due to organic growth at our existing vendor lines as well as the impact of the DSS acquisition in the current year and the full year impact of the Data Solutions acquisition that closed in the fourth quarter of 2023. Gross billings increased at a greater rate than net sales due to differences in the product mix between the two periods as an increasing number of products that we sold are recognized on a net basis as there were increased sales of security, maintenance and cloud-based products.

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Net sales in our Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 22%, or $4.9 million, to $26.8 million compared to $21.8 million for the prior year. Adjusted gross billings for the Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 27%, or $17.6 million, to $83.5 million compared to $65.9 million for the same period in 2022. Adjusted gross billings increased at a greater rate than net sales due to differences in the product mix between the two periods.

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Net sales in our Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 decreased 12%, or $3.1 million, to $23.7 million compared to $26.8 million for the prior year. Gross billings for the Solutions segment for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 8%, or $6.3 million, to $89.8 million compared to $83.5 million for the same period in 2023. Gross billings increased at a greater rate than net sales due to differences in the product mix between the two periods as an increasing number of products that we sold are recognized on a net basis as there were increased sales of security, maintenance and cloud-based products.

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During the year ended December 31, 2023, we relied on two key customers for a total of 35% of our total net sales. One major customer accounted for 20% and the other for 15%, of our total net sales during the year ended December 31, 2023. These same customers accounted for 15% and 6%, of total net accounts receivable as of December 31, 2023.

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During the year ended December 31, 2024, we relied on three key customers for a total of 43% of our total net sales. The major customers accounted for 18%, 14% and 11%, of our total net sales during the year ended December 31, 2024. These same customers accounted for 12%, 6% and 19%, respectively, of total net accounts receivable as of December 31, 2024.

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Distribution segment gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased 19%, or $8.4 million, to $53.4 million compared to $45.0 million for the same period in 2022. The increase in Distribution segment gross profit resulted primarily from the organic growth at our existing vendor lines, impact of Data Solutions since the date of acquisition, and increased rebates and discounts from our vendor partners partially offset by higher early pay discounts and other rebates and discounts offered to our customers as a percentage of adjusted gross billings.

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Distribution segment gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased 47%, or $24.9 million, to $78.3 million compared to $53.4 million for the same period in 2023. The increase in Distribution segment gross profit resulted primarily from the organic growth at our existing vendor lines and the impact of DSS and Data Solutions since the dates of the respective acquisitions, partially offset by higher early pay discounts and other rebates and discounts offered to our customers as a percentage of gross billings.

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Solutions segment gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased 19%, or $1.8 million, to $10.9 million compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 2022. This increase was the result of the aforementioned increase in adjusted gross billings.

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Solutions segment gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased 18%, or $1.9 million, to $12.8 million compared to $10.9 million for the same period in 2023. This increase was the result of the aforementioned increase in gross billings.

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Customer rebates and discounts for the year ended December 31, 2023 were $12.8 million compared to $8.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Customer rebates and discounts vary based on terms of rebate and early pay discount programs offered to customers and timing of payments ultimately received from our customers.

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Customer rebates and discounts for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $19.7 million compared to $12.8 million for the same period in the prior year. Customer rebates and discounts vary based on terms of rebate and early pay discount programs offered to customers and timing of payments ultimately received from our customers.

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Vendor rebates and discounts for the year ended December 31, 2023, were $7.9 million compared to $6.1 million for the same period in the prior year. Vendor rebates are dependent on programs offered by our vendors and in some cases reaching certain volume targets set by our vendors or meeting certain early payment programs offered by our vendors. The Company monitors vendor rebate levels, competitive pricing, and gross profit margins carefully. We anticipate that price competition in our market will continue in both of our business segments.

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Vendor rebates and discounts for the year ended December 31, 2024, were $6.1 million compared to $7.9 million for the same period in the prior year. Vendor rebates are dependent on programs offered by our vendors and in some cases reaching certain volume targets set by our vendors or meeting certain early payment programs offered by our vendors. The Company monitors vendor rebate levels, competitive pricing, and gross profit margins carefully. We anticipate that price competition in our market will continue in both of our business segments.

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SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased 30%, or $10.2 million, to $44.3 million, compared to $34.1 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by higher payroll and related costs consistent with higher gross profit, as well as the impact of the Data Solutions acquisition. SG&A expenses were 3.7% of adjusted gross billings, a non-GAAP financial measure, for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 3.5% for the same period in the prior year.

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SG&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased 27%, or $12.2 million, to $56.5 million, compared to $44.3 million for the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by higher payroll and related costs consistent with higher gross profit, as well as the impact of the DSS and Data Solutions acquisitions. SG&A expenses were 3.2%of gross billings, an operational metric, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to 3.7% for the same period in the prior year.

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The Company expects that its SG&A expenses, as a percentage of adjusted gross billings, a non-GAAP financial measure, may vary depending on changes in sales volume, as well as the levels of continuing investments in key growth initiatives. We plan to continue to expand our investment in information technology to support the growth of our business.

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The Company expects that its SG&A expenses, as a percentage of gross billings, an operational metric, may vary depending on changes in sales volume, as well as the levels of continuing investments in key growth initiatives. We plan to continue to expand our investment in information technology to support the growth of our business.

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Acquisition related costs for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were $0.6 million, respectively. These expenses in the current year relate to costs incurred in conjunction with the acquisition of Data Solutions, while these expenses in the same period the prior year related to the acquisition of Spinnakar.

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Acquisition related costs for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were$2.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. These expenses in the current year relate to costs incurred in conjunction with our continued acquisition initiatives including the acquisition of DSS, while these expenses in the same period the prior year related to the acquisition of Data Solutions.

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Foreign currency transaction loss for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $0.6 million compared to a foreign currency transaction loss of $0.9 million for the same period in the prior year. These expenses primarily relate to the change in the value of accounts payable and other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than their functional currency between the date of origination and settlement.

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Foreign currency transaction loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was$0.3 million compared to a foreign currency transaction loss of $0.6 million for the same period in the prior year. These expenses primarily relate to the change in the value of accounts payable and other monetary assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than their functional currency between the date of origination and settlement.

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For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $4.5 million, or 26.6% of income before taxes, compared to $4.0 million, or 24.4% of income before taxes for the same period in the prior year. The change in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in the prior year is a result of limitations on the deductibility of certain executive compensation amounts during the current period, as well as the Company’s effective tax rate for both periods were impacted by limitations on the deductibility of certain facilitative acquisition related costs.

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For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of$6.4 million, or 25.6% ofincome before taxes, compared to $4.5 million, or 26.6% of income before taxes for the same period in the prior year. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 as well as the same period in the prior year are impacted by limitations on the deductibility of certain executive compensation amounts during both periods, as well as the Company’s effective tax rate for both periods were impacted changes in the mix of jurisdictions in which taxable income was earned.

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Our cash and cash equivalents increased by $16.1 million to $36.3 million at December 31, 2023 compared to $20.2 million at December 31, 2022. The increase in cash and cash equivalents was primarily the result of $42.1 million of cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities, offset by $12.7 million payment for the Data Solutions acquisition, $5.0 million of cash used in other investing activities, $8.9 million of cash used in financing activities and $0.5 million positive impact of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents.

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Our cash and cash equivalents decreasedby $6.5 million to $29.8 million at December 31, 2024 compared to $36.3 million at December 31, 2023. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily the result of $33.7 million of cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities, offset by $20.9 million payment for the DSS and Data Solutions acquisitions, $5.5 million of cash used in other investing activities, $13.0 million of cash used in financing activities and $0.9 million negative impact of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $42.1 million, comprised of net income adjusted for non-cash items of $19.2 million offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $22.9 million.

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Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $33.7 million, comprised of net income adjusted for non-cash itemsof $30.6 million offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities of $3.1 million.

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Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $17.7 million, comprised of $5.0 million of purchases of fixed assets supporting our ongoing ERP project and $12.7 million payment for the Data Solutions acquisition, net of cash acquired. On October 6, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Data Solutions for an aggregate purchase price of approximately €15.0 million (equivalent to $15.9 million USD), subject to certain working capital and other adjustments, paid at closing plus a potential post-closing earn-out. The operating results of Data Solutions are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition.

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Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $26.4 million, comprised of $5.5 million of purchases of fixed assets supporting our ERP project and $20.9 million payment for the DSS and Data Solutions acquisitions, net of cash acquired. On July 31, 2024, we completed the acquisition of DSS for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $20.3 million, subject to certain working capital and other adjustments, paid at closing plus a potential post-closing earn-out. The operating results of DSS are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition.

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Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $8.9 million, comprised of net repayments of borrowings under credit facilities of $3.1 million, dividend payments on our Common Stock of $3.0 million, purchases of treasury stock of $1.7 million, payments of deferred financing costs of $0.6 million and repayments of borrowing under term loan of $0.5 million.

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Net cash and cash equivalents used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 was $13.0 million, comprised of net repayments of borrowings under credit facilities of $4.2 million, payments of contingent considerations of $3.6 million, dividend payments on our Common Stock of $3.0 million, purchases of treasury stockof $1.6 million and repayments of borrowing under term loan of $0.5 million.

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As of December 31, 2023, we held 711,052 shares of our Common Stock in treasury at an average cost of $17.75 per share. As of December 31, 2022, we held 806,068 shares of our Common Stock in treasury at an average cost of $16.41 per share. We intend to hold the repurchased shares in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under various stock plans.

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As of December 31, 2024, we held 683,198 shares of our Common Stock in treasury at an average cost of$19.52 per share. As of December 31, 2023, we held 711,052 shares of our Common Stock in treasury at an average cost of $17.75 per share. We intend to hold the repurchased shares in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under various stock plans.

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On May 18, 2023, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPM”), providing for a revolving credit facility of up to $50.0 million subject to a borrowing base, including the issuance of letters of credit and swingline loans not to exceed $2.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively, at any time outstanding. In addition, subject to certain conditions enumerated in the Credit Agreement, the Company has the right to increase the revolving credit facility by a total amount not to exceed $20.0 million. The proceeds of the revolving loans, letters of credit and swingline loans under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital needs, general corporate purposes and for acquisitions permitted by the terms of the Credit Agreement. All outstanding loans issued pursuant to the Credit Agreement become due and payable, on May 18, 2028. There were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2023. In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, the Company voluntarily terminated that certain existing revolving credit agreement, dated November 15, 2017, by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company and Citibank, N.A.

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On May 18, 2023, the Company entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPM”), providing for a revolving credit facility of up to $50.0 million subject to a borrowing base, including the issuance of letters of credit and swingline loans not to exceed $2.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively, at any time outstanding. In addition, subject to certain conditions enumerated in the Credit Agreement, the Company has the right to increase the revolving credit facility by a total amount not to exceed $20.0 million. The proceeds of the revolving loans, letters of credit and swingline loans under the Credit Agreement may be used for working capital needs, general corporate purposes and for acquisitions permitted by the terms of the Credit Agreement. All outstanding loans issued pursuant to the Credit Agreement become due and payable, on May 18, 2028. There were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. In connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, the Company voluntarily terminated that certain existing revolving credit agreement, dated November 15, 2017, by and among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company and Citibank, N.A.

Previous wording

On April 8, 2022, the Company entered into a $2.1 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to a Master Loan and Security Agreement. The proceeds from the Term Loan will be used to fund certain capital expenditures. The borrowing under the Term Loan bears interest at a rate of 3.73% per annum and is being repaid over forty-eight monthly installments of principal and interest through April 2026. The Company had $1.3 million and $1.8 million outstanding under the Term Loan as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Current wording

On April 8, 2022, the Company entered into a $2.1 million term loan (the “Term Loan”) with First American Commercial Bancorp, Inc. pursuant to a Master Loan and Security Agreement. The proceeds from the Term Loan will be used to fund certain capital expenditures. The borrowing under the Term Loan bears interest at a rate of 3.73% per annum and is being repaid over forty-eight monthly installments of principal and interest through April 2026. The Company had $0.8 million and $1.3 million outstanding under the Term Loan as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

We anticipate that our working capital needs will increase as we invest in the growth of our business. We believe that the funds held in cash and cash equivalents and our unused borrowings under our Credit Agreement will be sufficient to fund our working capital and cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. We continuously evaluate our liquidity and capital resources, including access to external capital, to ensure we can finance our future capital requirements.

Current wording

We anticipate that our working capital needs will increase as we invest in the growth of our business. We believe that the funds held in cash and cash equivalents and our unused borrowings under our Credit Agreement will be sufficient to fund our working capital and cash requirements for at least the next 12 months. Our uses of cash beyond the next 12 months will depend on many factors, including the general economic environment in which we operate and our ability to generate cash flow from operations, which we are uncertain but include funding our operations and additional capital expenditures. We continuously evaluate our liquidity and capital resources, including access to external capital, to ensure we can finance our longer-term capital requirements.