BigBearai Holdings Inc
For the period ended Dec 31, 2023. Filed Mar 15, 2024.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note A—Description of the Business
BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc.’s (“BigBear.ai”, “BigBear.ai Holdings”, or the “Company”) mission is to help deliver clarity for the world’s most complex decisions. BigBear.ai is a leading provider of Edge AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. We are a technology-led solutions organization, providing both software and services to our customers. Unless otherwise indicated, references to “we”, “us” and “our” refer collectively to BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Note B—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Amounts presented within the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars unless stated otherwise, except for percentages, units, shares, per unit, and per share amounts.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of theconsolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of theconsolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
Making estimates requires management to exercise significant judgment. It is at least reasonably possible that the estimate of the effect of a condition, situation or set of circumstances that existed at the date of theconsolidated financial statements, which management considered in formulating its estimate, could change in the near term due to one or more future confirming events. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those estimates. Accounting policies subject to estimates include valuation of goodwill, intangible assets, impairments, fair value remeasurements, capitalized software development costs, revenue recognition, income taxes, business combinations and equity-based compensation.
Business Combinations
The Company utilizes the acquisition method of accounting under ASC 805, for all transactions and events in which it obtains control over one or more other businesses (even if less than 100% ownership is acquired), to recognize the fair value of all assets and liabilities assumed and to establish the acquisition date fair value as of the measurement date.
While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions as part of the purchase price allocation process to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date, the estimates and assumptions are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company records adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. For changes in the valuation of intangible assets between the preliminary and final purchase price allocation, the related amortization is adjusted in the period it occurs. Subsequent to the measurement period, any adjustment to assets acquired or liabilities assumed is included in operating results in the period in which the adjustment is determined. Transaction expenses that are incurred in connection with a business combination, other than costs associated with the issuance of debt or equity securities, are expensed as incurred.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenues from contracts with customers are from offerings including artificial intelligence and machine learning, data science, advanced analytics, offensive and defensive cyber, data management, cloud solutions, digital engineering, and systems integration, primarily with the U.S. Government and its agencies. The Company also serves manufacturing, third party logistics, retailers, healthcare, and life sciences organizations.
The Company organizes its solutions into three markets:
i. Supply Chain & Logistics Solutions: Data Conflation at Scale (providing a full view of operations, enabling real-time tracking of inventory, and facilitating predictive analytics to optimize functions like routes and delivery times), Discrete Event Simulation (Course of Action Analysis & Digital Twins), and Next-Gen Decision Support (e.g. Macroeconomic & Geopolitical Forecasting)
ii. Cybersecurity Solutions: AI-powered / machine-accelerated binary analysis, Cyber-Physical systems vulnerability testing & evaluation, Vulnerability assessment as a Service, and Specialized services for the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community
iii. Autonomous Systems Solutions: AI/machine learning (“ML”) decision intelligence solutions (conflate millions of data points to provide situational awareness, predictive forecasts, and anomaly detection), AI Orchestration as a Service, and specialized consulting services
Each of the Company’s solutions can be sold individually or combined and sold together. Regardless of whether a customer is procuring only one of the Company’s solutions or a combination of solutions, the Company’s contracts generally include a significant service of integrating the solutions with the Company’s customer’s existing solutions and information systems. After the Company implements the solutions, the Company may also enter into contracts with the customers to further refine or customize these solutions to either enhance the functionality or adjust for changes in the customer’s requirements. These post-implementation service contracts are generally performed on a time-and-materials basis.
The Company accounts for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable. The Company performs under various types of contracts, which generally include firm-fixed-price (“FFP”), time-and-materials (“T&M”), and cost-reimbursable contracts. The Company also generates revenues from the sale of software licenses, primarily term licenses in the customers’ environments, with ongoing maintenance and support services (“M&S”).
Under fixed-price contracts, the Company agrees to perform the specified work for a pre-determined price. To the extent the Company’s actual costs vary from the estimates upon which the price was negotiated, the Company will generate more or less profit or could incur a loss. Under T&M contracts, the Company agrees to perform the specified work for a pre-determined rate per hour, as well as the reimbursement of other direct billable costs which are presented on a gross basis. Cost-reimbursable contracts provide for the payment of allowable costs incurred during performance of the contract plus a fee up to a ceiling based on the amount that has been funded. The majority of our cost-reimbursable contracts are cost-plus-fixed-fee, which provide a fixed fee that is negotiated at the inception of the contract and does not vary with actual costs.
For T&M contracts and cost-reimbursable contracts, the Company has a right to consideration from the customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of the Company’s performance and recognizes revenue in the amount to which the Company has a right to invoice (the “right to invoice” practical expedient).
Sales of the Company’s software licenses, primarily term licenses, grant customers the right to use functional intellectual property, either on their internal hardware infrastructure or on their own cloud instance, over the contractual term and are also sold together with stand-ready M&S services. The M&S services include critical updates, training, support, and maintenance services required to operate the software. The Company has concluded that the software licenses and M&S services are each distinct performance obligations, and as such, revenue is recognized for the sale of software licenses upon delivery. For M&S, revenue is recognized over the contract term on a ratable basis.
The Company assesses each contract at its inception to determine whether it should be combined with other contracts. When making this determination, the Company considers factors such as whether two or more contracts were negotiated and executed at or near the same time or were negotiated with an overall profit objective. If combined, the Company treats the combined contracts as one single contract for revenue recognition purposes.
The Company generally uses internally developed and third-party applications, which the Company integrates, when implementing solutions to meet specific customer requirements. The Company evaluates the solutions or services promised in each contract at inception to determine whether the contract should be accounted for as having one or more performance obligations. Each of the Company’s solutions is capable of being distinct as the customer can benefit from each individual solution on its own or with other resources that are readily available. When customer contracts include a significant service of integrating the solutions to provide a set of integrated or highly interrelated tasks, the Company accounts for these arrangements as a single performance obligation. While the contracts provide customers access to the Company’s solutions, the contracts generally do not contain separate licensing provisions for independent use of the underlying internally developed software. Additionally, these components are highly interdependent and highly interrelated into the solutions delivered to the Company’s customers. Therefore, these components are not capable of being distinct and are not separately identifiable from the other promises in the contract. In cases where customer contracts have an explicit licensing provision to the underlying software, such software is generally accounted for as a separate performance obligation.
The Company determines the transaction price for each contract based on the consideration the Company expects to receive for the solutions or services being provided under the contract. For contracts where a portion of the price may vary, the Company estimates variable consideration at the most likely amount, which is included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur. The Company analyzes the risk of a significant revenue reversal and if necessary, constrains the amount of variable consideration recognized in order to mitigate this risk.
At the inception of a contract, the Company estimates the transaction price based on its current rights and does not contemplate future modifications (including unexercised options) or follow-on contracts until they become legally enforceable. Contracts are often subsequently modified to include changes in specifications, requirements or price, which may create new or change existing enforceable rights and obligations. Depending on the nature of the modification, the Company considers whether to account for the modification as an adjustment to the existing contract or as a separate contract. The Company’s contracts with the U.S. Government often contain options to renew existing contracts for an additional period of time (generally a year at a time) under the same terms and conditions as the original contract, and generally do not provide the customer any material rights under the contract. Therefore, such modifications are accounted for as if they were part of the existing contract and may result in a cumulative adjustment to revenue recognized. The Company accounts for renewal options as separate contracts when they include distinct goods or services at standalone selling prices.
For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on the estimated standalone selling price of the solution or service underlying each performance obligation. The standalone selling price represents the amount for which the Company would sell the solution or service to a customer on a standalone basis (i.e., not bundled with any other solutions or services). The Company’s contracts with the U.S. government are subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) and priced on estimated or actual costs of providing the goods or services. The FAR provides guidance on types of costs that are allowable in establishing prices for goods and services provided to the U.S. government and its agencies. Each contract is competitively priced and bid separately. Pricing for non-U.S. government agencies and commercial customers is based on specific negotiations with each customer. In circumstances where the standalone selling price is not directly observable, the Company estimates the standalone selling price using the expected cost-plus margin approach.
The Company recognizes revenue as performance obligations are satisfied and the customer obtains control of the solutions and services. In determining when performance obligations are satisfied, the Company considers factors such as contract terms, payment terms and whether there is an alternative future use of the solution or service. Substantially all of the Company’s revenue is recognized over time as the Company performs under the contract because control of the work in process transfers continuously to the customer. For most contracts with the U.S. Government, this continuous transfer of control of the work in process to the customer is supported by clauses in the contract that give the customer ownership of work in process and allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience and pay the Company for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit. For most non-U.S. Government contracts, continuous transfer of control to the customer is supported because the Company delivers solutions that do not have an alternative use to the Company and if the Company’s customer were to terminate the contract for reasons other than the Company’s non-performance, the Company would have the right to recover damages which would include, among other potential damages, the right to payment for the work performed to date plus a reasonable profit.
For performance obligations to deliver solutions with continuous transfer of control to the customer, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation, generally using the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost measure of progress for the Company’s contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer as the Company incurs costs on the contracts. Under the percentage-of-completion cost-to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs to complete the performance obligation(s). For T&M contracts, revenue is recognized over time based on costs incurred or the right to invoice method (in situations where the value transferred matches the Company’s billing rights) as the customer receives and consumes the benefits.
For arrangements with the U.S. Government, the Company generally does not begin work on contracts until funding is appropriated by the customer. Billing timetables and payment terms on the Company’s contracts vary based on a number of factors, including the contract type. Cost-reimbursable and T&M contracts are generally billed on a monthly basis. FFP contracts are generally billed based on milestones, which are the achievement of specific events as defined in the contract. Amounts billed and due from customers are classified as receivables on the combined balance sheets. On some contracts, the Company may be entitled to receive an advance payment, which is not considered a significant financing component because it is used to facilitate inventory demands at the onset of a contract and to safeguard the Company from the failure of the other party to abide by some or all of their obligations under the contract.
In some cases where a portion of payment retained by the customer is not considered a significant financing component; the Company expects, at contract inception, that the lag period between the transfer of a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service will not constitute a significant financing component.
Sale of Products
Revenue from sale of products to customers purchased from third parties is recognized at a point in time when control has transferred to the customer. Control is transferred to the customer upon customer acceptance or receipt of the product. At this point in time, the Company has a present right to payment, and the customer has legal title and physical possession of the product as well as the risks and rewards of ownership.
Contract Balances
Contract balances result from the timing of revenue recognized, billings and cash collections, and the generation of contract assets and liabilities.
Contract assets represent revenue recognized in excess of amounts invoiced to the customer and the right to payment is not subject to the passage of time. Contract liabilities consist of billings in excess of revenues and customer advances. Billings in excess of revenues represents milestone billing contracts where the billings of the contract exceed recognized revenues
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of cash on hand, cash balances with banks and similar institutions and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased.
Restricted Cash
The Company’s restricted cash consisted of cash deposited into escrow accounts reflecting the full obligation to certain investors related to the FPAs. The Company settled its obligations under the FPAs during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable includes amounts billed and currently due from customers and amounts billable where the right to consideration is unconditional and amounts unbilled. The Company generally records a receivable when revenue is recognized as the timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of payment from customers. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract, although terms generally include a requirement of payment within 30 to 60 days. The Company's accounts receivables do not bear interest, and they are recorded at the invoiced amount less an estimated allowance for expected credit losses. In addition to estimating an allowance based on specific identification of certain receivables that have a higher probability of not being paid, the Company also records an estimate for expected credit losses for the remaining receivables in the aggregate using a loss-rate method that considers historical bad debts, age of customer receivable balances, and current customer receivable balances. Additionally, the Company considers future reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions to adjust historical loss rate percentages as necessary. Balances are written-off when determined to be uncollectible. The provision for expected credit losses is recorded in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
Amounts unbilled included within accounts receivable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were $9,118 and $704, respectively.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are the long-lived, physical assets of the Company acquired for use in the Company’s normal business operations and not intended for resale by the Company. These assets are recorded at cost. Renewals and betterments that increase the useful lives of the assets are capitalized. Repair and maintenance expenditures that increase the efficiency of the assets are expensed as incurred. Assets under capital leases are recorded at the present value of the minimum lease payments required during the lease period. Depreciation is based on the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method and is included in selling, general and administrative or cost of revenues based upon the asset. Expected useful lives are reviewed at least annually.
Estimated useful lives are as follows:
| Property and equipment | Estimate useful life in years |
|---|---|
| Computer equipment | 3 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 7 |
| Leasehold improvements | 5 or lease term |
| Office equipment | 5-10 |
| Software | 3-5 |
As assets are retired or sold, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the results of operations.
The Company regularly evaluates its property and equipment for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, in accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant, and Equipment. If the Company determines that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable based upon the undiscounted expected future cash flows of the asset or asset group, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the excess of carrying amount over the estimated fair value of the asset or asset group.
Finite-lived Intangible Assets
Finite-lived intangible assets result from the Company’s various business combinations and consist of identifiable finite-lived intangible assets, including technology and customer relationships. These finite-lived intangible assets are reported at cost, net of accumulated amortization, and are either amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives or over the period the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed.
The Company regularly evaluates its intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable, in accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles–Goodwill and Other. If the Company determines that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group is not recoverable based upon the undiscounted expected future cash flows of the asset or asset group, the Company records an impairment loss equal to the excess of carrying amount over the estimated fair value of the asset or asset group.
Leases
The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease at inception. An arrangement is or contains a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of an asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company has operating leases for office space, automobiles, and other equipment that expire at various dates through 2030. These lease terms may include optional renewals, terminations or purchases, which are considered in the Company’s assessments when such options are reasonably certain to be exercised.
The Company measures right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities based on the present value of remaining lease payments. Lease contracts may include fixed payments for non-lease components, such as common area maintenance, which are included in the measurement of lease liabilities for certain asset classes based on the Company’s election to combine lease and non-lease components. The Company does not recognize short-term leases, those lease contracts with durations of twelve months or less, on theconsolidated balance sheets.
As applicable borrowing rates are not typically implied within the lease arrangements, the Company discounts lease payments based on its estimated incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement, or modification, which is based on the Company’s estimated credit rating and the lease term at commencement.
Warrants
Warrants are accounted for in accordance with the guidance of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging(“ASC 815”), under which private warrants, Private Placement (“PIPE”) warrants, and warrants issued under the registered direct offering (“RDO warrants”)do not meet the criteria for equity treatment and are classified as liabilities measured at fair value. Public warrants meet the criteria for equity classification. The Company remeasures the warrant liability at fair value at each reporting period with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of operations.
Written Put Option
The Written Put Option is a liability under ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because it embodies an obligation to
repurchase the Company’s shares by paying cash. Furthermore, the Written Put Option meets the definition of derivative under ASC 815. Therefore, the Written Put Option is classified as a current liability measured at fair value and is presented in Derivative liabilities on the Company’sconsolidated balance sheets. The unrealized gains and losses from changes in the fair value of the Written Put Option is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company settled the derivative liability associated with the Written Put Option during the first quarter of 2022.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value. ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures(“ASC 820”), specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair-value hierarchy:
Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;
Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and
Level 3—Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.
These inputs are based on Company’s own assumptions about current market conditions and require significant management judgement or estimation. Financial instruments consist of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, private warrants, written put options, and debt. Cash equivalents are stated at fair value on a recurring basis. Accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities are stated at their carrying value, which approximates fair value due to the short time to the expected receipt of payment date. Private warrants and written put options are marked to fair value on a periodic basis.
Income Taxes
The Company estimates its current tax expense together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items not currently deductible for tax purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, which are estimated based upon the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates that will be in effect when these differences reverse. In general, deferred tax assets represent future tax benefits to be received when certain expenses previously recognized in the Company’sconsolidated statements of operations become deductible expenses under applicable income tax laws or loss or credit carry forwards are utilized. Accordingly, the realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets are dependent on future taxable income against which these deductions, losses, and credits can be utilized.
The Company evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets and recognizes a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that a future benefit on such deferred tax assets will not be realized. Changes in the valuation allowance, when recorded, would be included in the Company’sconsolidated statements of operations. Management’s judgment is required in determining the Company’s valuation allowance recorded against its net deferred tax assets.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in its provision (benefit) for income taxes. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company accrued $785 and $785 for uncertain tax positions, respectively.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, certificates of deposit, and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions of high credit quality. At times, such amounts may exceed federally insured limits. Cash and cash equivalents including cash on deposit or invested with financial and lending institutions was $32,557 and $12,632, as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The Company provides credit to customers in the normal course of business. The carrying amount of current accounts receivable is stated at cost, less an estimated allowance for expected credit losses. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary. The Company maintains an allowance for expected credit losses to provide for the estimated amount of accounts receivable that will not be fully collected. The estimate is calculated using a loss-rate method that considers historical bad debts, age of customer receivable balances, and current customer receivable balances. Additionally, the Company considers future reasonable and supportable forecasts of economic conditions to adjust historical loss rate percentages as necessary. Balances are written-off when determined to be uncollectible.
Segment Information
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available and that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company hadtwo operating and reportable segments that were organized by sector: Cyber & Engineering and Analytics. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company reevaluated its operating and reportable segments under Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 280 -Segment Reporting, following an organizational and legal entity restructuring, which allowed the Company to align its operations with how the business will be managed. As a result of such changes, the performance of the Company’s operations are evaluated by the CODM using the consolidated financial results of the Company. As a result of this reevaluation, effective for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023, the Company determined that it manages its operations as a single operating and reportable segment.
The single reportable segment is consistent with information used by the CODM to assess performance, make operating decisions, and allocate resources. The Company evaluates the operating performance of itsone segment based upon information included in management reports.
Goodwill
Goodwill is the amount by which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination on the date of acquisition. Goodwill is assessed for impairment at least annually as of October 1, on a reporting unit basis, or when events and circumstances occur indicating that the recorded goodwill may be impaired. The Company assesses impairment first on a qualitative basis to determine if a quantitative assessment is necessary. In circumstances where the qualitative analysis indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit does not exceed its carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative impairment test by which the goodwill impairment loss is measured as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. All indefinite-lived assets are reviewed for impairment annually, and as necessary if indicators of impairment are present.
Internal-Use Software
Costs incurred in developing internal-use software are either capitalized or expensed, depending on both the nature of the costs and the phase of development in which they are incurred. Costs incurred for implementation activities during the preliminary and post-implementation phases of a project are expensed as incurred, while costs incurred during the application development phase are generally capitalized. Costs incurred to upgrade or enhance existing software are capitalized if the changes result in additional functionality, but these costs are expensed if the software’s functionality is not improved. No costs were capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Software development costs for software to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are expensed as incurred until the establishment of technological feasibility, at which time those costs are capitalized until the product is available for general release to customers and amortized over the estimated life the product. Software development costs of $3.3 million and $— were capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
We evaluate the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis, and we test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. For the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, we have recognizedno impairments of capitalized software costs.
Equity-based Compensation
Pursuant to ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation, stock-based awards are measured at fair value on the grant date. For equity classified equity-based awards without performance conditions, the Company recognizes equity-based compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the award. For equity classified equity-based awards with performance conditions, the Company recognizes equity-based compensation cost using the accelerated attribution method over the requisite service period when the Company determines it is probable that the performance condition will be satisfied. The Company recognizes forfeitures of equity-based awards in the period they occur.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs are primarily made up of labor charges, prototype material, and development expenses. Research and development costs are expensed in the period incurred.
Advertising Costs
All advertising, promotional and marketing costs are expensed when incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of operations. The table below presents advertising costs for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Advertising Costs | $337 | $339 | $763 |
Net (Loss) Income per Share
Basic net (loss) income per share is computed by dividing net (loss) income applicable to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net (loss) income per share assumes conversion of potentially dilutive shares, such as stock options. The Company’s consolidated statements of operations include a presentation of net loss per share for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022,
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”). Under ASU 2023-09, public benefit entities must disclose specific categories and provide additional information in the tax rate reconciliation if the effect of those reconciling items is equal to or greater than 5 percent of the amount computed by multiplying pretax income or loss by the applicable statutory income tax rate. The amendments from ASU 2023-09 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted for annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance. The Company does not expect this guidance to have a material impact to its consolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments–Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 broadens the information that an entity must consider in developing its expected credit loss estimate for assets measured either collectively or individually. The amendments in ASU 2016-13 require an entity to record an allowance for credit losses for certain financial instruments and financial assets, including accounts receivable, based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The measurement of expected credit losses is based on relevant information about past events, including historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported amount. An entity must use judgment in determining the relevant information and estimation methods that are appropriate in its circumstances. The new guidance is effective for the years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods. The Company prospectively adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2023. The adoption of ASU 2016-13 did not have a material impact to the Company’sconsolidated financial statements or related disclosures.
Note C—Restructuring Charges
Upon performing a strategic review of the Company’s capacity and future projections, the Company initiated restructuring actions in the third and fourth quarters of 2022, both of which were completed as of December 31, 2022. The purpose of the restructuring was to better align the organization and cost structure and improve the affordability of products and services. A liability reflecting unpaid employee separation costs of $1,535 is presented on theconsolidated balance sheets within other current liabilities as of December 31, 2022.
During the first quarter of 2023, the Company further refined its organizational structure to align with the change in its reportable and operating segments, resulting in additional employee separation costs of $780, net of tax benefits. The Company had completed this restructuring action as of March 31, 2023. There wereno unpaid employee separation costs as of December 31, 2023.
The table below presents the activity in restructuring charges for the year ended December 31, 2023:
| As of December 31, 2021 | $— |
|---|---|
| Additions | 3,302 |
| Settlements | (1,767) |
| As of December 31, 2022 | $1,535 |
| Additions | 822 |
| Settlements | (2,357) |
| As of December 31, 2023 | $— |
Note D—Business Combinations
ProModel Acquisition
On April 7, 2022, the Company’s subsidiary BigBear.ai, LLC acquired 100% of the equity interest in ProModel Corporation (“ProModel Corporation”), a leader in simulation-based predictive and prescriptive analytic software for process improvement enabling organizations to make better decisions, for approximately $16.1 million, subject to certain adjustments. This acquisition complements the Company’s previous acquisition of ProModel’s Government Services business, ProModel Government Solutions Inc. (“ProModel Government Solutions”), which closed on December 21, 2020. The acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and the issuance of 649,976 shares of the Company’s common stock. ProModel Corporation was aligned under the Analytics reportable operating segment prior to the Company’s reevaluation of its operating and reportable segments, effective for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023.
The purchase agreement with the sellers of ProModel Corporation also stipulates that certain funds would be held in escrow (such funds, the “Indemnity Escrow Deposit”, the “Distribution Withholding Deposit”, and the “Adjustment Escrow Deposit”), for the benefit of the seller. Pursuant to and subject to the terms and conditions of the Escrow Agreement, the Adjustment Escrow Amount of $200, the Distribution Withholding Escrow Amount of $100, and the Indemnity Escrow Amount of $100 shall be held in escrow until released in accordance with the purchase agreement and the Escrow Agreement.
The following table summarizes the fair value of the consideration transferred and the estimated fair values of the major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.
| April 7, 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Cash paid | $8,559 |
| Equity issued | 7,501 |
| Purchase consideration | $16,060 |
| Assets: | |
| Cash | $4,094 |
| Accounts receivable | 743 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,600 |
| Contract assets | 398 |
| Property and equipment | 83 |
| Other non-current assets | 21 |
| Intangible assets | 9,300 |
| Total assets acquired | $16,239 |
| Liabilities: | |
| Accounts payable | 5 |
| Accrued liabilities | 7,752 |
| Contract liabilities | 1,555 |
| Deferred tax liabilities | 1,458 |
| Total liabilities acquired | $10,770 |
| Fair value of net identifiable assets acquired | 5,469 |
| Goodwill | $10,591 |
The following table summarizes the intangible assets acquired by class:
| April 7, 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Technology | $3,500 |
| Customer relationships | 5,800 |
| Total intangible assets | $9,300 |
The acquired technology and customer relationship intangible assets have a weighted-average estimated useful lives of 7 years and 20 years, respectively.
The fair value of the acquired technology was determined using the relief from royalty (“RFR”) method. The fair value of the acquired customer relationships was determined using the excess earnings method.
The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, whereby the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of identifiable net assets was allocated to goodwill. The goodwill reflects the potential synergies and expansion of the Company’s offerings across product lines and markets complementary to its existing products and markets. For tax purposes, the goodwill related to the acquisition is deductible.
The results of operations of ProModel Corporation for the period from April 7, 2022 to December 31, 2022 have been included in the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. The post-acquisition net revenues and net loss included in the results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 were $4,626 and $5,120, respectively.
Pro Forma Financial Data (Unaudited)
The following table presents the pro forma consolidated results of operations of BigBear.ai for the year ended December 31, 2022 as though the acquisition of ProModel Corporation had been completed as of January 1, 2021.
| Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Net revenue | $156,256 |
| Net loss | (122,751) |
The amounts included in the pro forma information are based on the historical results and do not necessarily represent what would have occurred if the business combination had taken place as of January 1, 2021, nor do they represent the results that may occur in the future. Accordingly, the pro forma financial information should not be relied upon as being indicative of the results that would have been realized had the acquisition occurred as of the date indicated or that may be achieved in the future.
The Company incurred $1,585 of transaction expenses attributable to the acquisition of ProModel Corporation during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Note E—Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable, short-term debt, including the current portion of long-term debt, accrued liabilities, and other current liabilities are reflected on the consolidated balance sheets at amounts that approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these financial assets and liabilities.
Private warrants, PIPE warrants, and RDO warrants are valued using a modified Black-Scholes option pricing model (“OPM”), which is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement. See Note R—Warrants for information on the Level 3 inputs used to value the private warrants, PIPE warrants, and RDO warrants.
The table below presents the financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| Balance Sheet Caption | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIPE warrants | Derivative liabilities | $— | $— | $22,778 | $22,778 |
| RDO warrants | Derivative liabilities | — | — | 15,018 | 15,018 |
| Private warrants | Derivative liabilities | — | — | 66 | 66 |
| Balance Sheet Caption | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | |
| Private warrants | Other non-current liabilities | $— | $— | $9 | $9 |
The changes in the fair value of the Level 3 liabilities are as follows:
| PIPE warrants | RDO warrants | Private warrants | Written put option | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2021 | $— | $— | $319 | $44,827 |
| Changes in fair value | — | — | (267) | (1,281) |
| Settlements | — | — | (43) | (43,546) |
| December 31, 2022 | $— | $— | $9 | $— |
| Additions | 14,893 | 15,536 | — | — |
| Changes in fair value | 7,885 | (518) | 57 | — |
| Settlements | — | — | — | — |
| December 31, 2023 | $22,778 | $15,018 | $66 | $— |
Note F—Property and Equipment, net
The property and equipment and accumulated depreciation balances are as follows:
| December 31, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Computer equipment | $1,006 | $1,006 |
| Furniture and fixtures | 712 | 713 |
| Leasehold improvements | 397 | 398 |
| Office equipment | 166 | 168 |
| Software | 60 | 60 |
| Total cost | 2,341 | 2,345 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (1,344) | (912) |
| Property and equipment, net | $997 | $1,433 |
The table below presents depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Depreciation expense on property and equipment | $428 | $497 | $410 |
All property and equipment is located within the United States of America.
Note G—Goodwill
As of December 31, 2022, the Company hadtwo operating and reportable segments that were organized by sector: Cyber & Engineering and Analytics. During the first quarter of 2023, the Company reevaluated its operating and reportable segments under FASB ASC 280 -Segment Reporting, following an organizational and legal entity restructuring, which allowed the Company to align its operations with how the business will be managed. As a result of such changes, the performance of the Company’s operations are evaluated by the CODM using the consolidated financial results of the Company. As a result of this reevaluation, the Company determined it that it manages its operations as a single operating and reportable segment, which comprises a single reporting unit. The goodwill of the Cyber & Engineering and Analytics reporting units was combined into a single reporting unit during the first quarter of 2023.
The Company assessed if the reorganization was potentially masking a goodwill impairment by performing a quantitative goodwill impairment test of the Company’s reporting units immediately before and after the reorganization. The Company utilized a combination of the discounted cash flow (“DCF”) method of the Income Approach and the Market Approach. Under the Income Approach, the future cash flows of the Company’s reporting units were projected based on estimates of future revenues, gross margins, operating income, excess net working capital, capital expenditures, and other factors. The Company utilized estimated revenue growth rates and cash flow projections. The discount rates utilized in the DCF method were based on a weighted-average cost of capital (“WACC”) determined from relevant market comparisons and adjusted for specific reporting unit risks and capital structure. A terminal value estimated growth rate was applied to the final year of the projected period and reflected the Company’s estimate of perpetual growth. The Company then calculated the present value of the respective cash flows for each reporting unit to arrive at an estimate of fair value under the Income Approach. The Market Approach is comprised of the Guideline Public Company and the Guideline Transactions Methods. The Guideline Public Company Method focuses on comparing the Company to selected reasonably similar (or guideline) publicly traded companies. Under this method, valuation multiples were: (i) derived from the operating data of selected guideline companies; (ii) evaluated and adjusted based on the strengths and weaknesses of the Company relative to the selected guideline companies; and (iii) applied to the operating data of the Company to arrive at an indication of value. In the Guideline Transactions Method, consideration was given to prices paid in recent transactions that had occurred in the Company’s industry or in related industries. The Company then reconciled the estimated fair value of its reporting units to its total public market capitalization as of the valuation date. The fair value of the Company’s reporting units immediately before and after the reorganization exceeded its carrying values.
We performed our annual qualitative goodwill assessment during the fourth quarter of 2023, and based on our qualitative assessment, a quantitative assessment was necessary. Following the quantitative assessment, it was determined thatno goodwill impairment would be recognized for the year ended December 31, 2023.
During the second and fourth quarters of the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, the Company identified factors indicating that the fair value of both the Cyber & Engineering and Analytics reporting units, which comprised the previously reported Cyber & Engineering and Analytics reportable segments, may be less than their respective carrying amounts and performed a qualitative goodwill impairment assessment. These factors were related to a shift in the Federal Government’s focus to address immediate needs in Ukraine, causing a slowdown in the pace of contract awards. This resulted in lower revenues than anticipated during the period and caused future revenue projections to be revised. As a result, the Company determined that quantitative goodwill impairment assessments should be performed. The Company utilized a combination of the DCF method of the Income Approach and the Market Approach. The Company then reconciled the estimated fair value of its reporting units to its total public market capitalization as of the valuation date. The carrying value of the Cyber & Engineering and Analytics reporting units exceeded its fair value and accordingly the Company recorded a non-tax-deductible goodwill impairment charge of $35,252 and $18,292, respectively, which are included within the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The table below presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:
| As of December 31, 2021 | $91,636 |
|---|---|
| Goodwill arising from the ProModel Corporation acquisition | 10,591 |
| Goodwill impairment | (53,544) |
| As of December 31, 2022 | $48,683 |
| As of December 31, 2023 | $48,683 |
Accumulated impairment losses to goodwill were $53,544 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
Note H—Intangible Assets, net
The intangible asset balances and accumulated amortization are as follows:
| December 31, 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grosscarryingamount | Accumulatedamortization | Netcarryingamount | Weightedaverageusefullife in years | |
| Customer relationships | $74,600 | $(11,432) | $63,168 | 20 |
| Technology | 26,200 | (11,156) | 15,044 | 7 |
| Software for sale | 3,828 | — | 3,828 | 3 |
| Total | $104,628 | $(22,588) | $82,040 | |
| December 31, 2022 | ||||
| Grosscarryingamount | Accumulatedamortization | Netcarryingamount | Weightedaverageusefullife in years | |
| Customer relationships | $74,600 | $(7,702) | $66,898 | 20 |
| Technology | 26,200 | (7,413) | 18,787 | 7 |
| Software for sale | — | — | — | 3 |
| Total | $100,800 | $(15,115) | $85,685 | |
The Company’s unamortized software development costs were $3,828 and $— as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. No amortization expense was recognized for the capitalized software development costs during the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022.
The table below presents the amortization expense related to intangible assets for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Amortization expense related to intangible assets | $7,473 | $7,261 | $6,852 |
The table below presents the estimated amortization expense on intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter as of December 31, 2023:
| 2024 | $8,556 |
| 2025 | 8,749 |
| 2026 | 8,749 |
| 2027 | 7,105 |
| 2028 | 4,230 |
| Thereafter | 44,651 |
| Total estimated amortization expense | $82,040 |
Note I—Prepaid expenses and other current assets
The table below presents details on prepaid expenses and other current assets:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Prepaid insurance | $1,419 | $3,205 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,246 | 1,663 |
| Prepaid taxes | 1,784 | 1,827 |
| Pre-contract costs(1) | — | 3,605 |
| Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $4,449 | $10,300 |
(1)Costs incurred to fulfill a contract in advance of the contract being awarded are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets if we determine that those costs relate directly to a contract or to an anticipated contract that we can specifically identify and contract award is probable, the costs generate or enhance resources that will be used in satisfying performance obligations, and the costs are recoverable (referred to as pre-contract costs).
Pre-contract costs that are initially capitalized in prepaid assets and other current assets are generally recognized as cost of revenues consistent with the transfer of products or services to the customer upon the receipt of the anticipated contract. All other pre-contract costs, including start-up costs, are expensed as incurred.
Note J—Accrued Liabilities
The table below presents details on accrued liabilities:
| December 312023 | December 312022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll accruals | $10,118 | $11,319 |
| Accrued interest | 560 | 567 |
| Other accrued expenses | 5,555 | 1,480 |
| Total accrued liabilities | $16,233 | $13,366 |
Note K—Debt
The table below presents the Company’s debt balances:
| December 312023 | December 312022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Convertible Notes | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Bank of America Senior Revolver | — | — |
| D&O Financing Loan | 1,229 | 2,059 |
| Total debt | 201,229 | 202,059 |
| Less: unamortized issuance costs | 5,727 | 7,682 |
| Total debt, net | 195,502 | 194,377 |
| Less: current portion | 1,229 | 2,059 |
| Long-term debt, net | $194,273 | $192,318 |
Convertible Notes
On December 7, 2021, the Company issued $200.0 million of unsecured convertible notes (the“Convertible Notes”) to certain investors. The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate of 6.0% per annum, payable semi-annually, and not including any interest payments that are settled with the issuance of shares, were initially convertible into 17,391,304 shares of the Company’s common stock at an initial Conversion Price of $11.50. The Conversion Price is subject to adjustments. On May 29, 2022, pursuant to the Convertible Note indenture, the conversion rate applicable to the Convertible Notes was adjusted to 94.2230 (previously 86.9565) shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes because the average of the daily volume-weighted average price of the common stock during the preceding 30 trading days was less than $10.00 (the “Conversion Rate Reset”). After giving effect to the Conversion Rate Reset, the Conversion Price is $10.61 and the Convertible Notes are convertible into 18,844,600 shares, not including any interest payments that are settled with the issuance of shares. The Convertible Note financing matures on December 15, 2026.
The Company may, at its election, force conversion of the Convertible Notes after December 15, 2022 and prior to October 7, 2026 if the trading price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for 20 out of the preceding 30 trading days and the 30-day average daily trading volume ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to $3.0 million for the firsttwo years after the initial issuance of the Convertible Notes and $2.0 million thereafter. Upon such conversion, the Company will be obligated to pay all regularly scheduled interest payments, if any, due on the converted Convertible Notes on each interest payment date occurring after the conversion date for such conversion to, but excluding, the maturity date (such interest payments, an “Interest Make-Whole Payments”). In the event that a holder of the Convertible Notes elects to convert the Convertible Notes (a) prior to December 15, 2024, the Company will be obligated to pay an amount equal totwelve months of interest or (b) on or after December 15, 2024 but prior to December 15, 2025, any accrued and unpaid interest plus any remaining amounts that would be owed up to, but excluding, December 15, 2025. The Interest Make-Whole Payments will be payable in cash or shares of the common stock at the Company’s election, as set forth in the Indenture.
Following certain corporate events that occur prior to the maturity date or if the Company exercises its mandatory conversion right in connection with such corporate events, the conversion rate will be increased in certain circumstances for a holder who elects, or has been forced, to convert its Convertible Notes in connection with such corporate events.
If a Fundamental Change (as defined in the Convertible Note indenture) occurs prior to the maturity date, holders of the Convertible Notes will have the right to require the Company to repurchase all or any portion of their Convertible Notes in principal amounts ofone thousand dollars or an integral multiple thereof, at a repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the repurchase date.
The Convertible Notes require the Company to meet certain financial and other covenants. As of December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Convertible Notes.
On May 29, 2022, pursuant to the conversion rate adjustment provisions in the Convertible Note indenture, the Conversion Price was adjusted to $10.61 (or 94.2230 shares of common stock perone thousand dollars of principal amount of Convertible Notes).
Subsequent to the adjustment, the Convertible Notes are convertible into 18,844,600 shares, not including any interest payments that are settled with the issuance of shares.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, Convertible Notes with a principal of $2,000 were exercised for 188 shares of the Company’s common stock. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has an outstanding balance of $200.0 million related to the Convertible Notes, which is recorded on the balance sheet net of approximately $5.7 million of unamortized debt issuance costs. As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the Convertible Notes is $145,052, which is considered to be a Level 3 fair value measurement.
Bank of America Senior Revolver
The Company is party to a senior credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (the“Bank of America Credit Agreement”), entered into on December 7, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), subsequently amended on November 8, 2022, providing the Company with a $25.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the“Senior Revolver”). Proceeds from the Senior Revolver will be used to fund working capital needs, capital expenditures, and other general corporate purposes. The Senior Revolver matures on December 7, 2025 (the“Maturity Date”).
The Senior Revolver is secured by a pledge of 100% of the equity of certain of the Company’s wholly owned subsidiaries and a security interest in substantially all of the Company’s tangible and intangible assets. The Senior Revolver includes borrowing capacity available for letters of credit and for borrowings on same-day notice, referred to as the “swing loans.” Any issuance of letters of credit or making of a swing loan will reduce the amount available under the revolving credit facility. The Company may increase the commitments under the Senior Revolver in an aggregate amount of up to the greater of $25.0 million or 100% of consolidated adjusted EBITDA plus any additional amounts so long as certain conditions, including compliance with the applicable financial covenants for such period, in each case on a pro forma basis, are satisfied.
As of the Closing Date, borrowings under the Senior Revolver bear interest, at the Company’s option, at:
(i)A Base Rate plus a Base Rate Margin of 2.00%. Base Rate is a fluctuating rate per annum equal to the higher of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A., and (c) Bloomberg Short-Term Yield Index (“BSBY”) Rate plus 1.00%; or
(ii)The BSBY Rate plus a BSBY Margin of 1.00%.
The Base Rate Margin and BSBY Margin became subject to adjustment based on the Company’s Secured Net Leverage Ratio after March 31, 2022. The Company is also required to pay unused commitment fees and letter of credit fees under the Bank of America Credit Agreement. The Second Amendment (defined below) increased the Base Rate Margin, BSBY Margin and unused commitment fees by 0.25%.
The Bank of America Credit Agreement requires the Company to meet certain financial and other covenants. The Company was not in compliance with the Fixed Charge Coverage ratio requirement as of June 30, 2022, and as a result was unable to draw on the facility. The Company notified Bank of America N.A. of the covenant violation, and on August 9, 2022, entered into the First Amendment (the“First Amendment”) to the Bank of America Credit Agreement, which, among other things, waived the requirement that the Company demonstrate compliance with the minimum Fixed Charge Coverage ratio provided for in the Credit Agreement for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
The Company was not in compliance with the Fixed Charge Coverage ratio requirement as of September 30, 2022, and as a result was unable to draw on the facility. On November 8, 2022, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the Bank of America Credit Agreement (the “Second Amendment”), which modifies key terms of the Senior Revolver. As a result of the Second Amendment, funds available under the Senior Revolver are reduced to $25.0 million from $50.0 million, limited to a borrowing base of 90% of Eligible Prime Government Receivables and Eligible Subcontractor Government Receivables, plus 85% of Eligible Commercial Receivables. Additionally, the Second Amendment increased the Base Rate Margin, BSBY Margin and unused commitment fees by 0.25%. Following entry into the Second Amendment, the Senior Revolver no longer is subject to a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage ratio covenant. In order for the facility to become available for borrowings (the “initial availability quarter”), the Company must report Adjusted EBITDA of at least one dollar. Commencing on the first fiscal quarter after the initial availability quarter, the Company is required to have aggregated reported Adjusted EBITDA of at least $1 over the two preceding quarters to maintain its ability to borrow under the Senior Revolver (though the inability to satisfy such condition does not result in a default under the Senior Revolver).
Failure to meet these Adjusted EBITDA requirements is not deemed to be a default but will limit the Company’s ability to make borrowings under the Senior Revolver until such time that the Company is able meet the Adjusted EBITDA thresholds as defined in the Second Amendment.
The Bank of America Credit Agreement requires the Company to deliver monthly borrowing base certificates. The Company did not deliver such monthly borrowing base certificates for the months ending December 31, 2022, January 31, 2023, February 28, 2023, and March 31, 2023. Bank of America N.A. notified the Company of the reporting violation, and on April 21, 2023, Bank of America N.A. and the Company entered into the Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the Bank of America Credit Agreement, which, among other things, waived the requirement that the Company deliver the monthly borrowing base certificate for the months ending December 31, 2022, January 31, 2023, February 28, 2023, and March 31, 2023, and removed the reporting requirement to deliver a monthly borrowing base certificate going forward until the Company meets the Adjusted EBITDA requirements set forth above and is permitted to draw on the Senior Revolver.
The Company met the Adjusted EBITDA requirement for the first time as of December 31, 2023. In order to draw on the Senior Revolver, the Company must complete a field exam, submit monthly borrowing base certifications, and continue to submit certifications for, and maintain compliance with, the Fixed Charge Coverage ratio. The Company expects to be able to borrow on the Senior Revolver in the first quarter of 2024, subject to the completion of the aforementioned field exam and submissions of required certifications.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company had not drawn on the Senior Revolver. Unamortized debt issuance costs of $134 as of December 31, 2023, are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets and are presented in other non-current assets.
D&O Financing Loan
On December 20, 2023, the Company entered into a $1,229 loan (the“2024 D&O Financing Loan”) with US Premium Finance to finance the Company’s directors and officers insurance premium through September 2024. The D&O Financing Loan had an interest rate of 6.99% per annum and a maturity date of September 8, 2024.
On December 8, 2022, the Company entered into a $2,059 loan (the “2023 D&O Financing Loan”) with AFCO Credit Corporation to finance the Company’s directors and officers insurance premium through December 2023. The 2023 D&O Financing Loan required an upfront payment of $1,109 and has an interest rate of 5.75% per annum and a maturity date of December 8, 2023.
Note L—Leases
The Company is obligated under operating leases for certain real estate and office equipment assets. The Company’s finance leases are not material. Certain leases contained predetermined fixed escalation of minimum rents at rates ranging from 2.5% to 5.4% per annum and remaining lease terms of up toseven years, some of which include renewal options that could extend certain leases to up to an additional five years.
The following table presents supplemental information related to leases:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weighted average remaining lease term | 4.79 | 5.32 |
| Weighted average discount rate | 10.66% | 10.43% |
The table below presents the rent expense under all leases for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Rent expense | $1,487 | $1,899 | $1,612 |
Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 includes $117 of short-term lease costs and $221 of variable lease costs. Rent expense for the year ended December 31, 2022 includes $398 of short-term lease costs and $42 of variable lease costs.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company vacated certain underutilized real estate leases as a result of its continued efforts to consolidate administrative functions and reduce overhead costs. The decision to vacate these real estate leases is considered an indicator of impairment of the right-of-use asset. The Company utilized a discounted cash flow to estimate the fair value as of the date each lease was vacated. This included, amongst other inputs, estimating future sublease income through the end of each remaining lease term (where contractually permitted). These cash flows were discounted using a risk-adjusted risk-free rate. The carrying value of the right-of-use assets exceeded its estimated fair value and as a result, the Company recognized an impairment expense of $901, which is presented in restructuring charges on the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022. No right-of-use assets were impaired during the year ended December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company has subleasedone andtwo of its real estate leases and recognized $133 and $48 of sublease income on the consolidated statements of operations during the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.
The following table presents supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to leases:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities - operating cash flows from leases | $1,430 | $1,160 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations - non-cash activity | $— | $2,027 |
As of December 31, 2023, the future annual minimum lease payments for operating leases are as follows:
| 2024 | $1,261 |
| 2025 | 1,207 |
| 2026 | 1,138 |
| 2027 | 531 |
| 2028 | 473 |
| Thereafter | 3,152 |
| Total future minimum lease payments | $7,762 |
| Less amounts related to imputed interest | (2,670) |
| Present value of future minimum lease payments | 5,092 |
| Less current portion of long-term lease liability | 779 |
| Long-term lease liability | $4,313 |
Note M—Income Taxes
The table below presents the components of income tax expense (benefit) for the following periods
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Federal: | |||
| Deferred | — | (1,372) | 797 |
| Total Federal | — | (1,372) | 797 |
| State: | |||
| Current | 13 | 40 | 42 |
| Deferred | 88 | (385) | 245 |
| Total State | 101 | (345) | 287 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $101 | $(1,717) | $1,084 |
The following is the reconciliation of the amounts computed using the federal statutory income tax rate and the amounts computed using the effective income tax rate:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Tax benefit at federal statutory rates | $(12,652) | $(25,853) | $(25,718) |
| State income tax, net of federal tax benefit | (3,469) | (7,532) | (2,163) |
| Class B Incentive Unit equity-based compensation | 727 | 1,001 | 12,673 |
| Valuation allowance | 13,741 | 28,607 | 8,967 |
| Net increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives | 1,559 | (334) | 7,004 |
| Goodwill impairment | — | 1,900 | |
| Other permanent differences | 195 | 494 | 321 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | $101 | $(1,717) | 1,084 |
| Effective tax rate | (0.2)% | 1.4% | (0.9)% |
The table below presents the components of net deferred tax assets and deferred liabilities:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Net operating loss carryforwards | $32,017 | $23,750 |
| Interest carryforwards | 8,356 | 5,660 |
| Amortizable transaction costs | 2,285 | 1,874 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,330 | 1,226 |
| Equity-based compensation | 2,313 | 1,043 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 6,594 | 8,017 |
| Lease liabilities | 1,436 | 1,626 |
| Section 174 costs | 3,268 | 2,729 |
| Other assets | 638 | 239 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 58,237 | 46,164 |
| Valuation allowance | (56,374) | (43,347) |
| Net deferred tax assets | 1,863 | 2,817 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Prepaid expenses | 765 | 1,490 |
| Right-of-use assets | 1,135 | 1,276 |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 1,900 | 2,766 |
| Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets | $(37) | $51 |
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has $113,462 of U.S. federal net operating losses, all of which can be carried forward indefinitely.
As of December 31, 2023, the Company has $123,459 of U.S. state net operating losses which will begin to expire in 2035.
A valuation allowance is provided for deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that future tax benefits will not be realized. The Company assesses whether a valuation allowance should be established against deferred tax assets based upon consideration of all available evidence, both positive and negative, using a more likely than not standard. This assessment considers, among other matters, the Company’s history of losses, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, the Company’s experience with tax attributes expiring, impacts of enacted changes in tax laws and tax planning strategies, and the taxable income generated through the future reversals of deferred tax liabilities. In making such judgments, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. After analyzing all available evidence, the Company determined it was more likely that it would be not able to utilize all of its deferred tax assets, and has therefore established a full valuation allowance. The Company had valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets of $56,374 and $43,347 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the increase in the valuation allowance was primarily attributable to a net increase in our deferred tax assets resulting from net operating losses and section 174 capitalization.
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $785 and $785, respectively. The unrecognized tax benefit was recorded as a reduction in our gross deferred tax assets, offset by a corresponding reduction in our valuation allowance. None of the unrecognized tax benefits, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate because of the valuation allowance. There areno interest and penalties associated with the unrecognized tax benefits. For the year ended December 31, 2023 and prior periods, we were subject to income taxes only in the United States, and all tax years since the Company’s inception are open for examination.
The table below presents the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits:
| Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2021 | $— |
|---|---|
| Increases related to positions taken on prior year items | 785 |
| Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022 | $785 |
| Increases related to positions taken on prior year items | — |
| Unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023 | $785 |
Note N—Employee Benefit Plans
401(k) Plans
The Company maintains a qualified 401(k) plan for its U.S. employees: the BigBear.ai 401(k) Plan.
The table below presents the total contributions to the Company’s 401(k) plan for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Total contributions | $4,684 | $5,880 | $3,975 |
Note O—Commitments and Contingencies
Contingencies in the Normal Course of Business
Under certain contracts with the U.S. government and certain governmental entities, contract costs, including indirect costs, are subject to audit by and adjustment through negotiation with governmental representatives. Revenue is recorded in amounts expected to be realized on final settlement of any such audits.
The Company is subject to litigation, claims, investigations and audits arising from time to time in the ordinary course of business. Although legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable, the Company believes that it has valid defenses with respect to any matters currently pending against the Company and intends to defend itself vigorously. The outcome of these matters, individually and in the aggregate, is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of operations, or cash flows. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has accrued $2,250 related to various ongoing legal disputes. The $2,250 balance as of December 31, 2023 reflects management’s best estimate as of that date and is net of any anticipated amounts recoverable through insurance.
Note P—Written Put Option
Immediately prior to the stockholder vote for the business combination between the Company’s Parent, BBAI Ultimate Holdings, LLC (“Parent”), and GigCapital4, Inc. (“GigCapital4”), which was consummated on December 7, 2021 (the “Gig Business Combination”), GigCapital4 executed a series of Forward Share Purchase Agreements (“FPAs”) with certain investors (the “Investors”). The FPAs provide that each of the Investors would not redeem their shares and instead would hold the shares for a period of up tothree months following the consummation of the Gig Business Combination, at which time they would have the right to sell the shares to the Company for $10.15 per share (the “Written Put Option”). The Investors had the right to sell shares on the open market before the end of thethree-month period provided that the share price was at least $10.00 per share. If the Investors sold any shares in the open market within the first month of thethree-month period and at a price greater than $10.05 per share, the Company would pay the Investors $0.05 per share sold.
During the first quarter of 2022, the Company settled the derivative liability associated with the Written Put Option by repurchasing all 9,952,803 shares of its common stock that were subject to the FPAs at the Investors’ request. Certain of the Investors requested for their shares to be repurchased prior to the end of thethree-month period at a reduced price per share. As a result,5,000,000 shares were repurchased at $10.125 per share during the first quarter of 2022. Of the $101,021 previously presented as restricted cash on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets on December 31, 2021, $100,896 was released from the escrow account to settle the obligation to Investors and the remaining $125 was reclassified to cash and cash equivalents.
During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the derivative liability was remeasured to its intrinsic value at each date that the underlying shares were repurchased. The resulting gain of $1,281 was presented in net increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives on theconsolidated statement of operations during the first quarter of 2022. The intrinsic value of the Written Put Option upon settlement was $43,546 and was recognized directly in equity during the first quarter of 2022.
Note Q—Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
The table below presents the details of the Company’s authorized common stock as of the following periods:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock: | ||
| Authorized shares of common stock | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 |
| Common stock par value per share | $0.0001 | $0.0001 |
| Common stock outstanding at the period end | 157,287,522 | 127,022,363 |
Treasury Stock
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 9,952,803 shares at a cost of $57,350 to settle the Company’s obligations under the FPAs. These shares are measured at cost and presented as treasury stock on the consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of stockholders’ (deficit) equity.
Dividend Rights
Subject to applicable law and the rights, if any, of the holders of any outstanding series of the Company’s preferred stock or any class or series of stock having a preference over or the right to participate with the Company’s common stock with respect to the payment of dividends, dividends may be declared and paid ratably on the Company’s common stock out of the assets of the Corporation that are legally available for this purpose at such times and in such amounts as the Company’s Board in its discretion shall determine.
Voting Rights
Each outstanding share of the Company’s common stock is entitled toone vote on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of shares of common stock do not have cumulative voting rights.
Conversion or Redemption Rights
The Company’s common stock is neither convertible nor redeemable.
Liquidation Rights
Upon the Company’s liquidation, the holders of the Company’s common stock are entitled to receive pro rata the Company’s assets that are legally available for distribution, after payment of all debts and other liabilities and subject to the prior rights of any holders of the Company’s preferred stock then outstanding.
Preferred Stock
The table below presents the details of the Company’s authorized preferred stock as of the following periods:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Preferred stock: | ||
| Authorized shares of preferred stock | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Preferred stock par value per share | $0.0001 | $0.0001 |
| Preferred stock outstanding at the period end | — | — |
The Company’s Board may, without further action by the Company’s stockholders, from time to time, direct the issuance of shares of preferred stock in series and may, at the time of issuance, determine the designations, powers, preferences, privileges and relative participating, optional or special rights as well as the qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, conversion rights, voting rights, terms of redemption and liquidation preferences, any or all of which may be greater than the rights of the Company’s common stock. Satisfaction of any dividend preferences of outstanding shares of the Company’s preferred stock would reduce the amount of funds available for the payment of dividends on shares of the Company’s common stock. Upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the total number of directors then in office, the Company’s Board may issue shares of the Company’s preferred stock with voting and conversion rights which could adversely affect the holders of shares of the Company’s common stock.
Note R—Warrants
Registered Direct Offering Warrants
On June 13, 2023, the Company consummated the closing of a registered direct offering pursuant to an Underwriting Agreement with Cowen and Company, LLC, as representative of the underwriters, for the sale and purchase of an aggregate of 11,848,341 shares of common stock at par value (“Common Stock”) and accompanying common warrants (“RDO warrants”). Each share of Common Stock is accompanied by a common warrant to purchase three-quarters of a share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $2.32 per share. The RDO warrants are initially exercisable for up to 8,886,255 shares of Common Stock. The RDO warrants will become exercisablesix months after issuance and have afive-year term.
The table below presents the value of the RDO warrants under the Black-Scholes OPM using the following assumptions as of the following dates:
| December 31,2023 | June 13,2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value of each RDO warrant | $1.69 | $1.96 |
| Exercise price | $2.32 | $2.32 |
| Common stock price | $2.14 | $2.30 |
| Expected option term (years) | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Expected volatility | 110.00% | 118.60% |
| Risk-free rate of return | 3.80% | 4.00% |
| Expected annual dividend yield | —% | —% |
As of December 31, 2023, the RDO warrants have a fair value of $15,018 and are presented on the consolidated balance sheets within derivative liabilities. A gain of $518, which is net of transaction costs associated with the issuance of the RDO warrants, was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2023 and is presented in net increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives on the consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2023, there were 8,886,255 RDO warrants issued and outstanding.
On February 27, 2024, the Company entered into a warrant exercise agreement with Cowen and Company, LLC to exercise in full the outstanding RDO warrants. Refer to Note W—Subsequent Events for more information.
PIPE Warrants
On January 19, 2023, the Company consummated the closing of a private placement (the “Private Placement”) by and among the Company and Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd (the “Purchaser”). At the closing of the Private Placement, the Company issued 13,888,889 shares of the Company’s Common Stock at par value and warrants to purchase up to an additional 13,888,889 shares of common stock (the “PIPE warrants”). The PIPE warrants have an exercise price of $2.39 per share and may be exercisable as of July 19, 2023 until July 19, 2028. The PIPE warrants are subject to a 4.99% beneficial ownership limitation that precludes the Purchaser from exercising any portion of the PIPE warrants to the extent that, following such exercise, the Purchaser’s beneficial ownership of our then outstanding common stock would exceed 4.99%.
The table below presents the value of the PIPE warrants under the Black-Scholes OPM using the following assumptions as of the following dates:
| December 31,2023 | January 19,2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value of each PIPE warrant | $1.64 | $1.22 |
| Exercise price | $2.39 | $2.39 |
| Common stock price | $2.14 | $1.87 |
| Expected option term (years) | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Expected volatility | 110.00% | 82.10% |
| Risk-free rate of return | 3.80% | 3.40% |
| Expected annual dividend yield | —% | —% |
As of December 31, 2023, the PIPE warrants have a fair value of $22,778 and are presented on theconsolidated balance sheets within derivative liabilities. A loss of $7,885 was recognized as a result of the change in fair value for the year ended December 31, 2023 and are presented in net increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives on the consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 2023, there were 13,888,889 PIPE warrants issued and outstanding.
On March 4, 2024, the Company entered into a warrant exercise agreement with the Purchaser to exercise in full the outstanding PIPE warrants. Refer to Note W—Subsequent Events for more information.
Public Warrants
Each public warrant entitles the registered holder to purchaseone share of common stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. Pursuant to the warrant agreement, a warrant holder may exercise its warrants only for a whole number of shares of common stock. This means only a whole warrant may be exercised at a given time by a warrant holder. The warrants will expire on December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
The Company may call the public warrants for redemption as follows: (1) in whole and not in part; (2) at a price of $0.01 per warrant; (3) upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption; (4) if there is an effective registration statement covering the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants and a current prospectus available throughout the 30-day notice period; and (5) only if the last reported closing price of the common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.
If the Company calls the public warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the Company public warrants to do so on a “cashless basis.”
The exercise price and number of shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including stock dividends, stock splits, extraordinary dividends, consolidation, combination, reverse stock split or reclassification of shares of the Company’s common stock or other similar event. In no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the warrant shares.
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 12,150,878 and 12,115,130 public warrants issued and outstanding, respectively.
Private Warrants
The terms and provisions of the public warrants above also apply to the private warrants. If the private warrants are held by holders other than GigAcquisitions4, LLC (“Sponsor”), Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. and Nomura Securities International, Inc. (together, the“Underwriters”), or any respective permitted transferees, the private warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the public warrants. The Sponsor, the Underwriters, and any respective permitted transferees have the option to exercise the private warrants on a cashless basis.
The table below presents the value of the private warrants under the Black-Scholes OPM using the following assumptions as of the following dates:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fair value of each private warrant | $0.38 | $0.04 |
| Exercise price | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Common stock price | $2.14 | $0.67 |
| Expected option term (in years) | 2.9 | 3.9 |
| Expected volatility | 82.30% | 72.10% |
| Risk-free rate of return | 4.00% | 4.10% |
| Expected annual dividend yield | —% | —% |
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the private warrants have a fair value of $66 and $9 and are presented on theconsolidated balance sheets within derivative liabilities and other non-current liabilities, respectively. The following was recognized as a result of the change in fair value for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 and is presented in net increase (decrease) in fair value of derivatives on the consolidated statements of operations:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| (Gain) loss on change in fair value of private warrants | $57 | $(267) | $(103) |
As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 174,894 and 210,642 private warrants issued and outstanding, respectively.
Note S—Equity-Based Compensation
Class A Units granted to Board of Directors
Prior to the Gig Business Combination, certain members of the Board of Directors of the Company had elected to receive compensation for their services as a board member in stock, Class A units of the Parent. The number of units granted by the Parent were determined by dividing the compensation payable for the quarter by the fair value of the Class A units at the end of each respective quarter. No Class A units were granted to the Board of Directors during the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The total value of the Class A units granted to such Board of Directors for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $86, and is reflected in the selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of operations.
Class B Unit Incentive Plan
In February 2021, the Company’s Parent adopted a compensatory benefit plan (the“Class B Unit Incentive Plan”) to provide incentives to directors, managers, officers, employees, consultants, advisors, and/or other service providers of the Company’s Parent or its Subsidiaries in the form of the Parent’s Class B Units (“Incentive Units”). Incentive Units have a participation threshold of $1.00 and are divided into three tranches (“Tranche I,” “Tranche II,” and “Tranche III”). Tranche I Incentive Units are subject to performance-based, service-based, and market-based conditions. The grant date fair value for the Incentive Units was $5.19 per unit.
The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the Incentive Units at the grant date are as follows:
| February 16,2021 | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 57.0% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.1% |
| Expected time to exit (in years) | 1.6 |
On July 29, 2021, the Company’s Parent amended the Class B Unit Incentive Plan so that the Tranche I and the Tranche III Incentive Units immediately became fully vested, subject to continued employment or provision of services, upon the closing of the transaction stipulated in the Agreement and Plan of Gig Business Combination dated June 4, 2021. The Company’s Parent also amended the Class B Unit Incentive Plan so that the Tranche II Incentive Units will vest on any liquidation event, as defined in the Class B Unit Incentive Plan, rather than only upon the occurrence of an Exit Sale, subject to the market-based condition stipulated in the Class B Unit Incentive Plan prior to its amendment.
Equity-based compensation for awards with performance conditions is based on the probable outcome of the related performance condition. The performance conditions required to vest per the amended Incentive Plan remain improbable until they occur due to the unpredictability of the events required to meet the vesting conditions. As such events are not considered probable until they occur, recognition of equity-based compensation for the Incentive Units is deferred until the vesting conditions are met. Once the event occurs, unrecognized compensation cost associated with the performance-vesting Incentive Units (based on their modification date fair value) will be recognized based on the portion of the requisite service period that has been rendered.
The modification date fair value of the Incentive Units was $9.06 per unit. The assumptions used in determining the fair value of the Incentive Units at the modification date are as follows:
| July 29,2021 | |
|---|---|
| Volatility | 46.0% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 0.2% |
| Expected time to exit (in years) | 1.2 |
The volatility used in the determination of the fair value of the Incentive Units was based on analysis of the historical volatility of guideline public companies and factors specific to the Company.
On December 7, 2021, the previously announced Gig Business Combination was consummated. As a result, the Tranche I and Tranche III Incentive Units immediately became fully vested and the performance condition for the Tranche II Incentive Units was met. The fair value determined at the date of the amendment of the Class B Unit Incentive Plan was immediately recognized as compensation expense on the vesting date for Tranches I and III. Compensation expense for the Tranche II Incentive Units is recognized over the derived service period of 30 months from the modification date. The remaining compensation expense for the Tranche II Incentive Units will be recognized over the remaining service period of approximately 25 months from the date of the amendment. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company’s Parent modified the vesting conditions forfour former employees. Under the original terms of the grant agreements, Incentive Units are forfeited upon separation. Due to the amended agreement, the Incentive Units held by the former employees are no longer contingent upon service and are considered vested as of the separation dates. The former employees will not receive the awards until the market condition is achieved. The result of the amended agreement is an accounting modification that resulted in 100% of the compensation expense being recognized for the former employees based on the modification date fair value. The incremental compensation cost recognized as a result of the modification was $(1,509) during the year ended December 31, 2022.
The table below presents the activity in Tranche II of the Class B Units:
| Unvested as of December 31, 2021 | 3,760,000 |
|---|---|
| Vested | (1,890,000) |
| Forfeited | (575,000) |
| Unvested as of December 31, 2022 | 1,295,000 |
| Forfeited | (140,000) |
| Unvested as of December 31, 2023 | 1,155,000 |
As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $1,359 of unrecognized compensation costs related to Tranche II Incentive Units, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 0.08 years.
Stock Options
On December 7, 2021, the Company adopted the BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. 2021 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the“Plan”). The purpose of the Plan is to promote the long-term success of the Company and the creation of stockholder value by providing eligible employees, prospective employees, consultants, and non-employee directors of the Company the opportunity to receive stock- and cash-based incentive awards.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors granted certain grantees Stock Options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $2.01. The Stock Options vest over four years with 25% vesting on the one year anniversary of the grant date and then 6.25% per each quarter thereafter during years two, three and four. Vesting is contingent upon continued employment or service to the Company and is accelerated in the event of death, disability, or a change in control, subject to certain conditions; both the vested and unvested portion of a Grantee’s Stock Options will be immediately forfeited and cancelled if the Grantee ceases employment or service to the Company. The Stock Options expire on the 10 th anniversary of the grant date.
The table below presents the fair value of the Stock Options granted using the Black-Scholes OPM and the following assumptions:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Number of Stock Options granted | 3,153,641 | 2,798,884 |
| Price of common stock on the grant date | $1.90 to $2.74 | $1.28 to $8.24 |
| Expected option term (in years) | 5.8 to 6.2 | 5.8 to 6.3 |
| Expected volatility(1) | 96.8% to 127.9% | 54.0% to 68.0% |
| Risk-free rate of return | 3.3% to 4.1% | 2.4% to 4.2% |
| Expected annual dividend yield | —% | —% |
| Fair value of the Stock Options on the grant date | $1.51 to $2.29 | $0.82 to $4.67 |
(1)Expected volatility is based on a combination of implied and historical equity volatility of selected reasonably similar publicly traded companies.
The table below presents the activity in the Stock Options:
| Stock Options Outstanding | Weighted-Average Exercise Price Per Share | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | 482,000 | $9.99 | 10.0 | $— |
| Granted | 2,798,884 | 2.30 | ||
| Forfeited | (278,903) | 8.79 | ||
| Expired | (19,088) | $9.62 | ||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2022 | 2,982,893 | $2.89 | 9.64 | $— |
| Granted | 3,153,641 | 2.01 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercised | (12,102) | 1.32 | ||
| Forfeited | (875,410) | 3.45 | ||
| Expired | (121,349) | 7.98 | ||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 5,127,673 | $2.14 | 9.03 | $2,209 |
| Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2023 | 775,682 | $2.70 | 8.66 | $512 |
The Stock Options had intrinsic value of $2,209 as of December 31, 2023. The Company recognizes equity-based compensation expense for the Stock Options equal to the fair value of the awards on a straight-line basis over the service based vesting period. As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $4,424 of unrecognized compensation costs related to the Stock Options, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 2.24 years.
Restricted Stock Units
During the year ended December 31, 2023, pursuant to the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors communicated the key terms and committed to grant Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”) to certain employees and certain nonemployee directors and consultants. The Company granted 8,534,211 RSUs to employees and 801,960 RSUs to nonemployee directors during the year ended December 31, 2023. RSUs granted to employees generally vest over four years, with 25% vesting on the one year anniversary of the grant date and then 6.25% per each quarter thereafter during years two, three and four. RSUs granted to nonemployee directors vest 25% each quarter following the grant date or 100% upon the first anniversary of the grant date. Vesting of RSUs is accelerated in the event of death, disability, or a change in control, subject to certain conditions.
The table below presents the activity in the RSUs:
| RSUsOutstanding | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Unvested as of December 31, 2021 | 403,300 | $10.03 |
| Granted | 8,529,066 | 2.62 |
| Vested | (311,811) | 6.64 |
| Forfeited | (1,025,370) | 5.66 |
| Unvested as of December 31, 2022 | 7,595,185 | $2.35 |
| Granted | 9,336,171 | 2.03 |
| Vested | (4,146,826) | 1.84 |
| Forfeited | (2,732,417) | 2.91 |
| Unvested as of December 31, 2023 | 10,052,113 | $2.11 |
As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $18,260 of unrecognized compensation costs related to the RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 2.64 years.
Performance Stock Units
Pursuant to the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors communicated the key terms and granted Performance Stock Units (“PSUs”) to certain employees. The Company grants PSUs to certain employees with performance measures specific to the role of that employee (“Discretionary PSUs”). During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company granted 656,416 Discretionary PSUs. The Company also granted 2,714,207 PSUs to employees under the Company’s Short-term Incentive Plan (“STIP PSUs”), which contain performance measures based on a combination of Company’s financial performance as well as the individual’s personal performance. The number of Discretionary PSUs and STIP PSUs that will vest is based on the achievement of the performance criteria during each respective annual measurement period, provided that the employees remain in continuous service on each vesting date. Vesting will not occur unless a minimum performance criteria threshold is achieved.
The table below presents the activity in the PSUs:
| PSUsOutstanding | Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Unvested as of December 31, 2021 | 150,000 | $10.03 |
| Granted | 175,000 | 1.53 |
| Forfeited | (37,500) | 10.03 |
| Unvested as of December 31, 2022 | 287,500 | $4.86 |
| Granted | 3,370,623 | 1.82 |
| Vested | (568,824) | 2.21 |
| Forfeited | (503,468) | 3.73 |
| Unvested as of December 31, 2023 | 2,585,831 | $1.70 |
As of December 31, 2022, it was not considered probable that the performance conditions of the Discretionary PSUs would be achieved. As a result, no equity-based compensation was recognized for the Discretionary PSUs during the year ended December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, there wereno unvested or outstanding Discretionary PSUs.
As of December 31, 2023, it was considered probable that the performance conditions of the STIP PSUs would be achieved. There was approximately $1,520 of unrecognized compensation costs related to the STIP PSUs, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 0.23 years.
Employee Share Purchase Plan (“ESPP”)
Concurrently with the adoption of the Plan, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the 2021 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), which authorizes the grant of rights to purchase common stock of the Company to employees, officers, and directors (if they are otherwise employees) of the Company. As of January 1, 2022, the Company reserved an aggregate of 3,974,948 common shares (subject to annual increases on January 1 of each year and ending in 2031) of the Company’s common stock for grants under the ESPP. As of December 31, 2023,1,661,178 shares had been sold under the ESPP and the Company has withheld employee contributions of $133, which are presented on theconsolidated balance sheets within other current liabilities.
Equity-based compensation expense related to purchase rights issued under the ESPP is based on the Black-Scholes OPM fair value of the estimated number of awards as of the beginning of the offering period. Equity-based compensation expense is recognized using the straight-line method over the offering period. The table below presents the assumptions used to estimate the grant date fair value of the purchase rights under the ESPP:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Price of common stock on the grant date | $1.80 to $2.09 | $0.88 to $10.01 |
| Expected term (in years) | 0.50 | 0.50 to 0.60 |
| Expected volatility(1) | 94.9% to 162.2% | 56.0% to 110.0% |
| Risk-free rate of return | 5.3% to 5.4% | 1.5% to 4.6% |
| Expected annual dividend yield | —% | —% |
| Fair value of the award on the grant date | $0.75 to $1.23 | $0.40 to $3.22 |
(1)Expected volatility is based on a combination of implied and historical equity volatility of selected reasonably similar publicly traded companies.
As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $448 of unrecognized compensation costs related to the ESPP, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 0.42 years.
Equity-based Compensation Expense
The table below presents the total equity-based compensation expense recognized for Class A Units, Class B Units, Stock Options, RSUs, PSUs, and ESPP in selling, general and administrative expense, cost of revenues, and research and development for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Equity-based compensation expense in selling, general and administrative | $11,349 | $7,359 | $53,726 |
| Equity-based compensation expense in cost of revenues | 5,446 | 3,172 | $6,889 |
| Equity-based compensation expense in research and development | 1,876 | 334 | — |
| Total equity-based compensation expense | $18,671 | $10,865 | $60,615 |
Note T—Net Loss Per Share
The numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted netloss per share are computed as follows (in thousands, except per share, unit and per unit data):
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic and diluted net loss per share | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Numerator: | |||
| Net loss | $(60,366) | $(121,674) | $(123,552) |
| Denominator: | |||
| Weighted average shares outstanding—basic and diluted | 149,234,917 | 127,698,478 | 107,009,834 |
| Basic and diluted net loss per Share | $(0.40) | $(0.95) | $(1.15) |
As of December 31, 2023, there were outstanding Stock Options to purchase 5,005,889 shares of common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $2.14, outstanding private warrants and public warrants to convert to 174,894 shares and 12,150,878 shares, respectively, of common stock at a price of $11.50 per share, outstanding PIPE warrants to convert to 13,888,889 shares of common stock at a price of $2.39 per share, outstanding RDO warrants to convert to 8,886,255 shares of common stock at a price of $2.32 per share, convertible notes to convert to 18,844,600 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $10.61, ESPP contributions for the option to acquire 1,128,675 shares of common stock, and outstanding restricted stock units and performance stock units representing the right to receive 9,359,923 shares and 678,552 shares of common stock, respectively. Because of the net loss incurred during the year ended December 31, 2023, the impacts of dilutive instruments would have been anti-dilutive for the period presented and have been excluded from loss per share calculations.
As of December 31, 2022, there were outstanding Stock Options to purchase 2,982,893 shares of common stock at a weighted-average exercise price of $2.89, outstanding private warrants and public warrants to convert to 210,642 shares and 12,115,130 shares, respectively, of common stock at a price of $11.50 per share, convertible notes to convert to 18,844,600 shares of common stock at an initial conversion price of $10.61, ESPP contributions for the option to acquire 3,482,791 shares of common stock, and outstanding restricted stock units and performance stock units representing the right to receive 7,595,185 shares and 287,500 shares of common stock, respectively. Because of the net loss incurred during the year ended December 31, 2022, the impacts of dilutive instruments would have been anti-dilutive for the period presented and have been excluded from loss per share calculations.
On February 28, 2024, the Company issued warrants to an existing accredited investor under a warrant exercise agreement to purchase up to an additional 5,800,000 shares of Common Stock under the warrant exercise agreement. On February 29, 2024, the Company issued 61,838,072 shares of Common Stock upon consummation of its merger with Pangiam Intermediate Holdings, LLC. On March 4, 2024, the Company issued warrants to an existing accredited investor under a second warrant exercise agreement to purchase up to an additional 9,000,000 shares of Common Stock under the second warrant exercise agreement. Refer to Note W—Subsequent Events for more information on these events.
Note U—Revenues
All revenues were generated within the United States of America.
The table below presents total revenues by contract type for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Time and materials | $85,734 | $102,255 | $98,763 |
| Firm fixed price | 50,100 | 35,939 | 41,231 |
| Cost-reimbursable | 19,330 | 16,817 | 5,584 |
| Total revenues | $155,164 | $155,011 | $145,578 |
The majority of the Company’s revenue is recognized over time. Revenue derived from contracts that recognize revenue at a point in time was insignificant for all periods presented.
The table below summarizes the activity in the allowance for expected credit losses:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | |
| Beginning balance | $98 | $43 |
| Additions | 1,739 | 244 |
| Write-offs | (1,607) | (189) |
| Ending balance | $230 | $98 |
Concentration of Risk
Revenue earned from customers contributing in excess of 10% of total revenues are presented in the tables below for the following periods:
| Year Ended December 31, 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percent of totalrevenues | |
| Customer A | $33,266 | 21% |
| Customer B | 24,560 | 16% |
| Customer C | 18,143 | 12% |
| Customer D(1) | 14,197 | 9% |
| All others | 64,998 | 42% |
| Total revenues | $155,164 | 100% |
| Year Ended December 31, 2022 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total | Percent of totalrevenues | |
| Customer A | $29,413 | 19% |
| Customer B(1) | 9,751 | 6% |
| Customer C | 17,426 | 11% |
| Customer D | 29,087 | 19% |
| All others | 69,334 | 45% |
| Total revenues | $155,011 | 100% |
| Year Ended December 31, 2021 | ||
| Total | Percent of totalrevenues | |
| Customer A(1) | $10,804 | 7% |
| Customer B(1) | 1,270 | 1% |
| Customer C | 15,032 | 10% |
| Customer D | 31,732 | 22% |
| All others | 86,740 | 60% |
| Total revenues | $145,578 | 100% |
(1) Customers that contributed in excess of 10% of consolidated revenues in any period presented have been included in all periods presented for comparability.
Contract Balances
The table below presents the contract assets and contract liabilities included on the consolidated balance sheets for the following periods:
| December 31,2023 | December 31,2022 | |
|---|---|---|
| Contract assets | $4,822 | $1,312 |
| Contract liabilities | $879 | $2,022 |
The change in contract assets between December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by services rendered for customers where the Company does not yet have the unconditional right to invoice. The change in contract liability balances between December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2023 was primarily driven by an increase in services rendered to customers that were previously invoiced. Revenue recognized in the year ended December 31, 2023 that was included in thecontract liability balance as of December 31, 2022 was $2,022.
When the Company’s estimate of total costs to be incurred to satisfy a performance obligation exceeds the expected revenue, the Company recognizes the loss immediately. When the Company determines that a change in estimate has an impact on the associated profit of a performance obligation, the Company records the cumulative positive or negative adjustmentin the consolidated statements of operations. Changes in estimates and assumptions related to the status of certain long-term contracts may have a material effect on the Company’s operating results.
The following table summarizes the impact of the net estimates at completion (“EAC”) adjustments on the Company’s operating results:
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Net EAC Adjustments, before income taxes | $593 | $1,598 | $1,650 |
| Net EAC Adjustments, net of income taxes | $468 | $1,262 | $1,304 |
| Net EAC Adjustments, net of income taxes, per diluted share | $— | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Remaining Performance Obligations
The Company includes in its computation of remaining performance obligations customer orders for which it has accepted signed sales orders and generally includes the funded and unfunded components of contracts that have been awarded. As of December 31, 2023, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $79 million. The Company expects to recognize approximately 99% of its remaining performance obligations as revenue within the next 12 months and the balance thereafter.
Note V—Related Party Transactions
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company paid or accrued $1,542 as compensation expense for the members of the Board of Directors, including equity-based compensation related to the RSUs of $1,201, which is reflected in the selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of operations.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company paid or accrued $2,272 as compensation expense for the members of the Board of Directors, including equity-based compensation related to the RSUs of $1,218, which is reflected in the selling, general and administrative expenses within the consolidated statements of operations.
The Company incurred expenses related to consulting services provided by the affiliates of AE of $1,001 duringthe year ended December 31, 2021. Following consummation of the Gig Business Combination, the Company no longer receives consulting services from AE or its affiliates.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid or accrued $181 as compensation expense for the Board of Directors, including aggregate fair value of $86 of Parent’s Class A Units.
Note W—Subsequent Events
Pangiam Acquisition
Effective as of February 29, 2024, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Mergers (the “Pangiam Merger Agreement”), dated November 4, 2023, by and among BigBear, Pangiam Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), Pangiam Purchaser, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Pangiam Purchaser”), Pangiam Ultimate Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Seller”), and Pangiam Intermediate Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Pangiam Intermediate”), (i) Merger Sub merged with and into Pangiam Intermediate, with Merger Sub ceasing to exist and Pangiam Intermediate surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “First Merger”), and (ii) immediately following the First Merger, Pangiam Intermediate merged with and into Pangiam Purchaser, with Pangiam Intermediate ceasing to exist and Pangiam Purchaser continuing as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (the “Second Merger”, together with the First Merger, the “Pangiam Mergers”).
As consideration for the Pangiam Mergers and the related transactions contemplated by the Pangiam Merger Agreement, BigBear issued a total of 61,838,072 shares of the Company’s common stock to Seller based on the 20-day volume-weighted average price for common stock ending on the trading day immediately prior to the date of the Pangiam Merger Agreement of $1.3439, representing a purchase price of $70 million (which was subject to customary adjustments for indebtedness, cash, working capital, and transaction expenses) (the “Purchase Price”), less $3.5 million that was held back from the Purchase Price at the time of the closing of the Pangiam Mergers to cover any post-closing downward adjustments to the Purchase Price. BigBear may issue up to $7 million of shares of Common Stock (based on the 20 day volume-weighted average price for the common stock ending on the trading day immediately prior to the settlement date) upon the final determination of any post-closing adjustments to the Purchase Price.
Private Placement Warrant Exercise
On March 4, 2024, the Company entered into a warrant exercise agreement (the “PIPE Warrant Exercise Agreement”) with an existing accredited investor (the “PIPE Investor”) to exercise in full the outstanding PIPE warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 13,888,889 shares of the Company’s common stock. In consideration for the immediate and full exercise of the PIPE warrants, the PIPE Investor received a new unregistered common stock purchase warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Second New Warrant”) in a private placement. The Second New Warrant will become exercisable commencing at any time on or after September 5, 2024 (the “Second Warrant Exercise Date”), with an expiration date five years after the Second Warrant Exercise Date, with an exercise price per share equal to $4.75. The Company agreed to file a resale registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3, if eligible, within 30 days with respect to the Second New Warrant and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the Second New Warrant. The Second New Warrant includes beneficial ownership restrictions that prevent the PIPE Investor from owning more than 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock at any time.
The gross proceeds to the Company from the exercise were approximately $33.2 million, prior to deducting estimated offering expenses.
On February 27, 2024, the Company entered into a warrant exercise agreement (the “RDO Warrant Exercise Agreement”) with an existing accredited investor (the “RDO Investor”) to exercise in full the outstanding RDO warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 8,886,255 shares of the Company’s common stock. In consideration for the immediate and full exercise of the RDO warrants, the RDO Investor received a new unregistered common stock purchase warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “First New Warrant”) in a private placement. The First New Warrant will become exercisable commencing at any time on or after August 28, 2024 (the “First Warrant Exercise Date”), with an expiration date five years after the First Warrant Exercise Date, with an exercise price per share equal to $3.78. The Company agreed to file a resale registration statement on Form S-1 or Form S-3, if eligible, within 30 days with respect to the First New Warrant and the shares of common stock issuable upon exercise of the First New Warrant. The First New Warrant includes beneficial ownership restrictions that prevent the RDO Investor from owning more than 9.99% of the Company’s outstanding common stock at any time.
The gross proceeds to the Company from the exercise were approximately $20.6 million, prior to deducting estimated offering expenses.
Note X—Supplemental Information
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Balance at the beginning of the period | $98 | $43 | $43 |
| Provision for credit losses | 1,739 | 244 | — |
| Write-off, net of recoveries | (1,607) | (189) | — |
| Balance at end of period | $230 | $98 | $43 |
Income Tax Valuation Allowance
| Year Ended December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| Balance at the beginning of the period | $43,347 | $13,439 | $— |
| Provision for income taxes - valuation allowance | 13,027 | 29,908 | 13,439 |
| Balance at end of period | $56,374 | $43,347 | $13,439 |
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