Sprout Social, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 8, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 8, 2026
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11. Business Combinations
- Business Combinations
NewsWhip Group Holdings Limited
On July 30, 2025, the Company completed its acquisition of all of the outstanding voting shares of NewsWhip, a company incorporated in Ireland that provides real-time social intelligence. NewsWhip’s proprietary real-time media monitoring and predictive analytics provide insights into emerging trends and narratives, enabling the Company to enter the public relations and crisis monitoring space.
Consideration for the acquisition of NewsWhip consisted of an upfront cash payment of $52.3 million, subject to adjustment for cash, indebtedness and working capital, deferred consideration of $3.2 million and up to $10.0 million of an earnout, which is contingent upon NewsWhip’s achievement of financial performance metrics through June 30, 2027. The earnout is payable in cash in two installments. The earnout is considered contingent consideration and is accounted for as a liability initially measured at fair value. As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of the contingent consideration was $8.4 million, which was determined using a scenario-based approach based on unobservable inputs, including management estimates and assumptions about future revenues and a discount rate. See Note 10 for additional information regarding the fair value determination of the contingent consideration. The deferred consideration primarily includes the value of certain research and development tax credits that were generated by NewsWhip prior to the acquisition date anda holdback amount.
The Company funded the upfront cash payment with a combination of cash on hand and $32 million borrowed under the Facility further described in Note 5.
The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, and isprimarily attributable to expanded market opportunities from integrating the acquired developed technologies with the Company’s offerings. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
The fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions. These estimates are based on preliminary information and may be subject to further revision as additional information is obtained during the measurement period, which may last up to 12 months from the date of the acquisition. The primary area
Sprout Social, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
that remains preliminary as of March 31, 2026 relates to deferred taxes. The Company expects to finalize the fair value measurements as soon as practicable, but not later than 12 months from the date of acquisition.
The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of purchase price to the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):
| July 30, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Consideration: | |
| Cash | $52,313 |
| Contingent consideration at fair value | 8,450 |
| Deferred consideration | 3,215 |
| Additional payment for net working capital adjustment (1) | 150 |
| Total purchase consideration | $64,128 |
| Recognized amount of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,980 |
| Accounts receivable | 2,255 |
| Other current and noncurrent assets | 2,335 |
| Intangible assets | 24,850 |
| Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | (4,661) |
| Deferred revenue | (4,222) |
| Deferred tax liabilities | (4,216) |
| Net assets acquired, excluding Goodwill | 18,321 |
| Goodwill | 45,807 |
| Total purchase price allocation | $64,128 |
| Cash and cash equivalents acquired | (1,980) |
| Total consideration, net of cash acquired | $62,148 |
(1) Additional amount paid in the fourth quarter of 2025 upon completion of the review of the working capital assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
The Company engaged a third-party valuation expert to aid its analysis of the identifiable intangible assets acquired. All estimates, key assumptions and forecasts were either provided by or reviewed by the Company. While the Company chose to utilize a third-party valuation expert for assistance, the fair value analysis and related valuations reflect the conclusions of management and not those of any third party.
The fair values of the acquired technology and the trademark identified intangible assets were determined utilizing the relief from royalty method under the income approach. The fair values of the customer relationships and contract backlog were valued using the multi-period excess-earnings method. The Company applied judgment which involved the use of assumptions with respect to revenue growth rates, customer attrition rate, discount rate, royalty rate, obsolescence rate and total operating expenses.
Sprout Social, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Acquired intangible assets are being amortized over the estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis. The following table summarizes the estimated preliminary fair values (in thousands) and estimated useful lives for the identifiable intangible assets acquired as of the acquisition date:
| Fair Value | Expected Useful Life | |
|---|---|---|
| Acquired Technology | $8,400 | 5 years |
| Customer Relationships | 15,200 | 7 years |
| Trademark | 800 | 5 years |
| Contract Backlog | 450 | 1 year |
| $24,850 |
The Company has included the financial results of NewsWhip in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. Separate financial results and pro forma financial information for NewsWhip have not been presented as the effect of this acquisition was not material to the Company’s financial results.
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