Paysign, Inc.
For the period ended Dec 31, 2024. Filed Mar 26, 2025.
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FY2024 · Filed Mar 26, 2025
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Period ended 2023-12-31; filed 2024-03-27.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSCurrent report: 10-K
Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-03-26.
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONSThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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Current report
Unrestricted cash was $10,766,982 as of December 31, 2024, a decrease of $6,227,723 compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease resulted primarily from payment timing on pass-through claim reimbursement receivables and related payables associated with our patient affordability business, in the amount of $7,018,053 offset by the improvement in our operating results. We believe that our available cash on hand, excluding restricted cash, at December 31, 2024 of $10,766,982, along with our forecast for revenues and cash flows for 2025 and through 2027, will be sufficient to sustain our operations for the next 24 months. In light of the elevated interest rates and increased refinancing risks related to commercial real estate holdings on bank balance sheets, we continue to monitor the health and soundness of our bank relationships through publicly available information. In particular, we are closely following FDIC publicly announced developments, but those developments have not caused us to alter our bank relationships in any material respect at this time.
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Previous report
Unrestricted cash increased $7,286,467 to $16,994,705, due to the improvement in our operating results throughout 2023 and timing of payments and receivables related to our patient affordability business. Restricted cash of $92,356,308 are funds used for customer card funding with a corresponding offset under current liabilities. The increase of $12,167,195 in 2023 versus 2022 was predominately related to increases in funds on card, increased plasma deposits, and new plasma and pharma customers, offset by declines from a pharma customer whose contract terminated during the year. We experienced large increases in accounts receivable and accounts payable primarily due to the launch of 24 net new pharma programs during the year whereby Paysign invoices its customers for reimbursement to pharmacy networks, pharmacies, or individuals for their out-of-pocket costs and remits those funds to cover the accounts payable liability. We believe that our unrestricted cash on hand at December 31, 2023 of $16,994,705, along with anticipated revenues, operating profits and free cash flow anticipated for 2024 and 2025, will be sufficient to sustain our operations for the next twenty-one months.
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Previous wording
This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (“Forward-Looking Statements”). All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this report are Forward-Looking Statements. These Forward-Looking Statements are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business and our industry. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “propose,” “may,” and other similar expressions identify Forward-Looking statements. In the normal course of our business, we, in an effort to help keep our stockholders and the public informed about our operations, may from time-to-time issue certain statements, either in writing or orally, that contain, or may contain, Forward-Looking Statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such Forward-Looking Statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections, estimates, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are Forward-Looking Statements. These Forward-Looking Statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the Forward-Looking Statements. Such important factors (“Important Factors”) and other factors are disclosed in this report, including those factors discussed in “Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors.” All prior and subsequent written and oral Forward-Looking Statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the Important Factors described below that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations as set forth in any Forward-Looking Statement made by or on behalf of us. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these Forward-Looking Statements, which relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly revise these Forward-Looking Statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. You should refer to and carefully review the information in future documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Current wording
This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (“Forward-Looking Statements”). All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this report are Forward-Looking Statements. These Forward-Looking Statements are based on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about our business and our industry. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “propose,” “may,” and other similar expressions identify Forward-Looking Statements. Specific forward-looking statements made herein include: our belief that we cannot predict how future regulations might affect us; complying with future regulation could be expensive or require us to change the way we operate our business; our belief that our in-house customer service center provides the highest customer service experience for our clients as training is performed on-site by Paysign staff; we may utilize independent contractors who make direct sales and are paid on a commission basis only; our belief that nearly ever state would require us to obtain a money transmitter license to operate a money transfer business; our anticipation that we will not pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future; our intention to retain any earnings to finance the operation and expansion of our business; our intention to continue to make significant investments to maintain the security of our data and cybersecurity infrastructure; our expectation that the trading price for our common stock will be affected by any research or reports that securities analysts publish about us or our business; our belief that our editing processes are consistent with applicable reimbursement rules and industry practice, a court, enforcement agency or whistleblower could challenge these practices; our belief that all independent contractor and employment agreement relationships are satisfactory; our belief that we have taken appropriate actions to remediate previously reported control deficiencies that we have identified and to strengthen our internal control over financial reporting; our belief that we have utilized proven systems designed for robust data security and integrity in electronic transactions, we may introduce products in the future that would be subject to such regulations; our belief that a data security breach at one of the banks that issue our cards or our third-party service providers could result in significant reputational harm to us and cause the use and acceptance of our cards to decline, either of which could have a significant adverse impact on our operating results and future growth prospects; our belief that our existing competitors have longer operating histories, are substantially larger than we are, may already have or could develop substantially greate…
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Our suite of product offerings includes solutions for corporate rewards, prepaid gift cards, general purpose reloadable debit cards, employee incentives, consumer rebates, donor compensation, clinical trials, healthcare reimbursement payments and pharmaceutical payment assistance, and demand deposit accounts accessible with a debit card. In the future, we expect to further expand our product into other prepaid card offerings such as travel cards and expense reimbursement cards. Our cards are sponsored by our issuing bank partners.
Current wording
Our suite of product offerings includes solutions for corporate rewards, prepaid gift cards, general purpose reloadable debit cards, employee incentives, consumer rebates, donor compensation, clinical trials, healthcare reimbursement payments and pharmaceutical payment assistance, and demand deposit accounts accessible with a debit card. Our cards are sponsored by our issuing bank partners.
Previous wording
Our revenues include fees generated from cardholder fees, interchange, card program management fees, transaction claims processing fees, breakage, and settlement income. Revenue from cardholder fees, interchange, card program management fees, and transaction claims processing fees is recorded when the performance obligation is fulfilled. Breakage is recorded ratably over the estimated card life based on historical redemption patterns, market-specific trends, escheatment rules and existing economic conditions and relates solely to our open-loop gift card business which began at the end of 2022. Settlement income is recorded at the expiration of the card program and relates solely to our pharma prepaid business which ended in 2022.
Current wording
Our revenues include fees generated from cardholder fees, interchange, card program management fees, transaction claims processing fees, breakage, and settlement income. Revenue from cardholder fees, interchange, card program management fees, and transaction claims processing fees is recorded when the performance obligation is fulfilled. Breakage is recorded ratably over the estimated card life based on historical redemption patterns, market-specific trends, escheatment rules, and existing economic conditions and relates solely to our open-loop gift card business which began at the end of 2022. Settlement income is recorded at the expiration of the card or card program and relates predominantly to our pharma prepaid business which ended in 2022.
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Non-Reloadable Cards: These are generally one-time use cards that are only active until the funds initially loaded to the card are spent. These types of cards are generally used as gift or incentive cards. Normally these types of cards are used for the purchase of goods or services at retail locations and cannot be used to receive cash.
Current wording
Non-Reloadable Cards: These are generally one-time use cards that are only active until the funds initially loaded to the card are spent. These types of cards are generally used as gift or incentive cards. Typically, these types of cards are used for the purchase of goods or services at retail locations and cannot be used to receive cash.
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The prepaid card market in the U.S. has experienced significant growth in recent years due to consumers and merchants embracing improved technology, greater convenience, more product choices and greater flexibility. Prepaid cards have also proven to be an attractive alternative to traditional bank accounts for certain segments of the population, particularly those without, or who could not qualify for, a checking or savings account.
Current wording
The prepaid card market in the United States has experienced significant growth in recent years due to consumers and merchants embracing improved technology, greater convenience, more product choices and greater flexibility. Prepaid cards have also proven to be an attractive alternative to traditional bank accounts for certain segments of the population, particularly those without, or who could not qualify for, a checking or savings account.
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In 2024, we plan to continue to invest additional funds in technology improvements, sales and marketing, fraud, customer service, and regulatory compliance. From time to time, we evaluate raising capital to enable us to diversify into new market verticals. If we do not raise new capital, we believe that we will still be able to support our existing business and expand into new vertical markets using internally generated funds.
Current wording
In 2025, we plan to continue to invest additional funds in technology improvements, sales and marketing, cybersecurity, fraud, customer service, and regulatory compliance. From time to time, we evaluate raising capital to enable us to diversify into new market verticals. If we do not raise new capital, we believe that we will still be able to support our existing business and expand into new vertical markets using internally generated funds.
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The increase in total revenues of $9,240,495 for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the same period in the prior year consisted primarily of a $7,214,019 increase in Plasma revenue, a $1,043,897 increase in Pharma revenue, and a $982,579 increase in Other revenue. The increase in Plasma revenue was primarily due to a rise in the number of plasma centers and donations, and, consequently, dollars loaded to cards, cardholder fees, and interchange, as there continues to be an increase in demand for plasma which has been driven by global increases in plasma protein therapies. The increase in Pharma revenue was primarily due to the launch of new pharma patient affordability programs. The increase in Other revenue was primarily due to the growth of our payroll, retail, and corporate incentive programs.
Current wording
The increase in total revenues of $11,110,390 for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in the prior year consisted primarily of a $1,927,849 increase in plasma revenue, a $8,601,375 increase in pharma revenue, and a $581,166 increase in other revenue. The increase in plasma revenue was primarily due to the addition of 16 net new plasma centers since December 31, 2023 and rise in the number of donations at existing plasma centers, and, consequently, dollars loaded to cards, cardholder fees, and interchange, as there continues to be stable demand for plasma used in plasma protein therapies. The increase in pharma revenue was primarily due a full year financial benefit of programs launched in 2023, the launch of 33 net new pharma patient affordability programs since December 31, 2023 and the subsequent growth in monthly management and setup fees, claim processing fees, and other billable services such as call center support. The number of claims processed increased over 270% in 2024 compared to 2023. The increase in other revenue was primarily due to the growth and usage in the number of cardholders of our payroll, retail, and corporate incentive programs.
Previous wording
Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $6,058,928 compared to the same period in the prior year. Cost of revenues is comprised of transaction processing fees, data connectivity and data center expenses, network fees, bank fees, card production and postage costs, customer service, program management, application integration setup, and sales and commission expense. Cost of revenues increased during 2023 primarily due to an increase in cardholder usage activity and associated network expenses such as interchange and ATM costs, an increase in plastics and collateral related to an increase in the number of unique card loads, an increase in network expenses and sales commissions related to the growth in our pharma patient affordability business, and an increase in customer service expenses associated with wage inflation pressures and the overall growth in our business, offset by a decline in postage.
Current wording
Cost of revenues for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $3,049,221 compared to the same period in the prior year. Cost of revenues is comprised of transaction processing fees, data connectivity and data center expenses, network fees, bank fees, card production and postage costs, customer service, program management, application integration setup, and sales and commission expense. The increase in cost of revenues consisted primarily of (i) increased network fees of approximately $1,026,000, which was driven predominantly by increased ATM network usage associated with growth in our card programs and increases in transaction fees related to inflationary pressures; (ii) increased customer care expense of approximately $838,000 associated primarily with the growth in our pharma patient affordability programs, wage inflation pressures, a tight labor market, and increased benefit costs; (iii) increased third-party program management of approximately $651,000 associated with our pharma patient affordability programs; (iv) increased sales commission expense of approximately $368,000 related to the increase in overall revenue for programs in which we pay commission expenses; and (v) increased fraud charges of approximately $527,000. These increases were offset by a decline in plastics and collateral of approximately $326,000 and a decline in other costs of approximately $35,000.
Previous wording
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $3,181,567 compared to the same period in the prior year resulting primarily from the increase in Plasma revenue and the beneficial impact of a variable cost structure as many of the plasma transaction costs are variable in nature which are provided by third parties who charge us based on the number of active cards outstanding and the number of transactions that occurred during the period. Gross profit also benefited from the growth in our pharma patient affordability business. The increase in gross profit was offset by the termination of our pharma prepaid business in 2022, price increases by many of our third-party service providers, and an increase in customer service expenses mentioned above. The decrease in gross margin resulted from the aforementioned factors.
Current wording
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $8,061,169 compared to the same period in the prior year, resulting primarily from the increase in the number of pharma patient affordability programs, a full year financial benefit of programs launched in 2023, and a corresponding increase in setup fees, monthly management fees, claim processing fees, and other billable fees associated with our patient affordability programs. Gross profit also benefited from our plasma revenue and the beneficial impact of a variable cost structure, as many of the plasma transaction costs are variable in nature and are provided by third-parties who charge us based on the number of active cards outstanding and transactions that occurred during the period. The increase in gross profit was offset by increased costs from third-party service providers, sales commission expense, customer service costs and fraud expenses mentioned above, primarily driven by the overall growth in our business. The increase in gross margin resulted primarily from a greater contribution of total revenue from our pharma patient affordability business which has higher gross profit margins than our other businesses.
Previous wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $2,576,191 compared to the same period in the prior year and consisted primarily of an increase in (i) compensation and benefits of approximately $3,017,000 due to continued hiring to support the Company’s growth, a tight labor market and increased benefit costs, (ii) an increase in stock-based compensation expense of approximately $576,000, (iii) an increase in technologies and telecom of approximately $345,000, (iv) an increase in non-IT professional services of approximately $140,000, and (v) an increase in all other operating expenses of approximately $62,000. This increase was offset by a $1,564,000 increase in the amount of capitalized platform development costs.
Current wording
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $4,903,998 compared to the same period in the prior year and consisted primarily of an increase in (i) compensation and benefits of approximately $5,388,000 due to continued hiring to support the Company’s growth primarily from our pharma patient affordability business, a tight labor market, and increased benefit costs; (ii) technologies and telecom of approximately $1,320,000 primarily related to ongoing platform security investments; and (iii) travel and entertainment of approximately $207,000. This increase was offset by a decrease in stock compensation of approximately $249,000, an increase of $1,738,000 in the amount of capitalized platform development costs, and a decrease in other cost of approximately $23,000.
Previous wording
Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $1,116,966 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to continued capitalization of new software development costs and equipment purchases related to continued enhancements to our processing platform.
Current wording
Depreciation and amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $1,968,408 compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in depreciation and amortization expense was primarily due to continued capitalization of new software development costs and equipment purchases related to continued enhancements to our processing platform and employment growth.
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For the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded a loss from operations of $167,255 representing a decline of $511,590 compared to income from operations of $344,335 during the same period last year related to the aforementioned factors.
Current wording
For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded income from operations of $1,021,508 representing an improvement of $1,188,763 compared to a loss from operations of $167,255 during the same period in the prior year, related to the aforementioned factors.
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Other income for the year ended December 31, 2023, increased $1,740,154 primarily related to an increase in interest rates and the associated interest income received on higher average bank account balances at our sponsor bank.
Current wording
Other income for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased $585,618 primarily related to steady interest rates and the associated interest income received on higher average bank account balances at our sponsor bank.
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We recorded an income tax benefit of $4,094,911 for the year ended December 31, 2023, which equates to an effective tax rate of (173.2)%, primarily as a result of the release of our valuation allowance of $4,588,781 on our federal and state deferred tax assets. The valuation release offset tax expense of $493,870 on our pre-tax book income. We recorded an income tax expense of $107,477 for the year ended December 31, 2022, which equates to an effective tax rate of 9.5% primarily as a result of the full valuation on our deferred tax asset and timing differences for stock-based compensation during the period offset by current year tax credits and adjustments.
Current wording
At December 31, 2024, our income tax provision was $322,290, which equates to an effective tax rate of 7.8%primarily as a result of federal taxes offset by net operating loss true-up on our state taxes, tax benefits related to our stock-based compensation and changes to the Company’s tax credits. We recorded an income tax benefit of $4,094,911 for the year ended December 31, 2023, which equates to an effective tax rate of (173.2)%, primarily as a result of the release of our valuation allowance of $4,588,781 on our federal and state deferred tax assets.
Previous wording
The net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $6,458,727, an improvement of $5,430,952 compared to the net income of $1,027,775 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The overall change in net income relates to the aforementioned factors.
Current wording
The net income for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $3,815,907, a decline of $2,642,820 compared to the net income of $6,458,727 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The overall change in net income relates to the aforementioned factors.
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Gross Dollar Volume Loaded on Cards: Represents the total dollar volume of funds loaded to all of our prepaid card programs. Our gross dollar volume loaded on cards was $1,706 million and $1,595 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We use this metric to analyze the total amount of money moving into our prepaid card programs.
Current wording
Gross Dollar Volume Loaded on Cards: Represents the total dollar volume of funds loaded to all of our prepaid card programs. Our gross dollar volume loaded on cards was $1,783 million and $1,706 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We use this metric to analyze the total amount of money moving into our prepaid card programs.
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Conversion Rates on Gross Dollar Volume Loaded on Cards: Represents revenues, gross profit or net income conversion rates of gross dollar volume loaded on cards which are calculated by taking our total revenues, gross profit or net income, respectively, as a numerator and dividing by the gross dollar volume loaded on cards as a denominator. As we derive a number of our financial results from cardholder fees, we utilize these metrics as an indication of the amount of money that is added to cards and will eventually be converted to revenues, gross profit and net income. Our total revenue conversion rates for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were 2.77% or 277 basis points (“bps”), and 2.38% or 238 bps, respectively, of gross dollar volume loaded on cards. Our total gross profit conversion rates for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were 1.41% or 141 bps, and 1.31% or 131 bps, respectively, of gross dollar volume loaded on cards. Our net income conversion rates for the year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 were 0.13% or 13 bps, and 0.06% or 6 bps, respectively, of gross dollar volume loaded on cards.
Current wording
Conversion Rates on Gross Dollar Volume Loaded on Cards: Represents revenues, gross profit or net income conversion rates of gross dollar volume loaded on cards which are calculated by taking our total revenues, gross profit or net income, respectively, as a numerator and dividing by the gross dollar volume loaded on cards as a denominator. As we derive a number of our financial results from cardholder fees, we utilize these metrics as an indication of the amount of money that is added to cards and will eventually be converted to revenues, gross profit and net income. Our total revenue conversion rates for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were 3.27% or 327 basis points (“bps”), and 2.77% or 277 bps, respectively, of gross dollar volume loaded on cards. Our total gross profit conversion rates for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were 1.81% or 181 bps, and 1.41% or 141 bps, respectively, of gross dollar volume loaded on cards. Our net income conversion rates for the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 were 0.21% or 21 bps, and 0.38% or 38 bps, respectively, of gross dollar volume loaded on cards.
Previous wording
Management also reviews key performance indicators, such as revenues, gross profit, operational expenses as a percent of revenues, and cardholder participation. In addition, we consider certain non-GAAP (or “adjusted”) measures to be useful to management and investors evaluating our operating performance for the periods presented and provide a financial tool for evaluating our ongoing operations, liquidity and management of assets. This information can assist investors in assessing our financial performance and measures our ability to generate capital for deployment and investment in new card programs. These adjusted metrics are consistent with how management views our business and are used to make financial, operating and planning decisions. These metrics, however, are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for revenue, operating income, net income (loss), earnings (loss) per share (basic and diluted) or net cash from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. We consider the following non-GAAP measures, which may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, to be key performance indicators:
Current wording
Management also reviews key performance indicators, such as revenues, gross profit, operational expenses as a percent of revenues, and cardholder participation. In addition, we consider certain non-GAAP (or “adjusted”) measures to be useful to management and investors evaluating our operating performance for the periods presented and provide a financial tool for evaluating our ongoing operations, liquidity and management of assets. This information can assist investors in assessing our financial performance and measures our ability to generate capital for deployment and investment in new card programs. These adjusted metrics are consistent with how management views our business and are used to make financial, operating and planning decisions. These metrics, however, are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for revenue, operating income, net income, earnings per share (basic and diluted) or net cash from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. We consider the following non-GAAP measures, which may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies, to be key performance indicators:
Previous wording
Operating activities provided $27,620,624 of cash in 2023, an increase of $2,302,660 compared to 2022. This change in cash flow is primarily due to increases in operating assets and liabilities. The changes in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer card funding are primarily related to the growth in our pharma patient affordability business and timing of payments as we are invoiced by third-party service providers at the end of the period and are due monies from our pharma patient affordability customers to cover these third-party payables. The increase in cash flows from operating activities was also impacted by net income, as well as non-cash adjustments for deferred income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and lease expense.
Current wording
Operating activities provided $22,947,120 of cash in 2024, a decrease of $4,673,504 compared to 2023. This change in cash flow compared to the prior period is primarily due to net decreases in operating assets and liabilities and net income. The changes in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer card funding are primarily related to the growth in our pharma patient affordability business and timing of payments as we are invoiced by third-party service providers at the end of the period and are due monies from our pharma patient affordability customers to cover these third-party payables. Changes in net income in 2024 when compared to 2023 are also driven by a net decrease in our deferred tax asset valuation. The decrease in cash flows from operating activities and net income was offset by non-cash adjustments for deferred income taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and lease expense.
Previous wording
We used net cash in investing activities during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 of $7,048,678 and $4,091,683, respectively. Cash used for investing activities was primarily attributed to an increase in the capitalization of internally developed software as we continue to invest in our technology platform.
Current wording
We used net cash in investing activities during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 of $9,488,702 and $7,048,678, respectively. Cash used for investing activities was primarily attributed to an increase in the capitalization of internally developed software as we continue to invest in our technology platform.
Previous wording
Cash used in financing activities of $1,118,284 for the year ended December 31, 2023 was primarily attributed to the repurchase of 394,558 shares of the Company’s common stock at a weighted average price of $2.86 per share.
Current wording
Cash used in financing activities of $466,245 and $1,118,284 for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, was primarily attributed to the repurchase of 136,700 shares of the Company’s common stock at a weighted average price of $3.62 per share during the year ended December 31, 2024 offset by proceeds received of $28,800 for the exercise of stock options. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the repurchase of 394,558 shares of the Company’s common stock at a weighted average price of $2.86 per share offset by proceeds received of $9,600 for the exercise of stock options.
Previous wording
Revenue and Expense Recognition –The Company recognizes revenue when goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration which it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. In determining when and how revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (i) identification of contracts with customers; (ii) determination of performance obligations; (iii) measurement of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.
Current wording
Revenue and Expense Recognition – In determining when and how revenue is recognized from contracts with customers, the Company performs the following five-step analysis: (i) identification of contracts with customers; (ii) determination of performance obligations; (iii) measurement of the transaction price; (iv) allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (v) recognition of revenue when (or as) the Company satisfies each performance obligation.
Previous wording
We refer to the portion of the dollar value of prepaid-stored value cards that consumers do not ultimately redeem as breakage. In certain card programs where we hold the cardholder funds where we expect to be entitled to a breakage amount, we recognize revenue using estimated breakage rates ratably over the estimated card life, provided that a significant reversal of the amount of breakage revenue recognized is not probable and record adjustments to such estimates when redemption is remote or we are legally defeased of the obligation, if applicable. We utilize a third party to estimate breakage rates based on historical redemption patterns, market-specific trends, escheatment rules and existing economic conditions for each program. We have adopted ASU 2016-04 Liabilities—Extinguishment of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Cards for the recognition of such breakage revenue. Breakage revenue is recorded in other revenue on the consolidated statements of operations and was $74 thousand and $0 in fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2022, respectively.
Current wording
The portion of the dollar value of prepaid-stored value cards that consumers do not ultimately redeem are referred to as breakage. In certain card programs where we hold the cardholder funds and expect to be entitled to a breakage amount, we recognize revenue using estimated breakage rates ratably over the estimated card life; provided that a significant reversal of the amount of breakage revenue recognized is not probable, and record adjustments to such estimates when redemption is remote or we are legally defeased of the obligation, if applicable. For each program, we utilize a third party to estimate breakage rates based on historical redemption patterns, market-specific trends, escheatment rules and existing economic conditions. The Company accounts for breakage in accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-04,Liabilities—Extinguishment of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Cardsfor the recognition of such revenue.
Previous wording
The Company utilizes the remote method of revenue recognition for settlement income whereby the unspent balances will be recognized as revenue at the expiration of the cards and the respective program. This has historically been associated with the pharma prepaid business which ended in 2022. The Company records all revenue on a gross basis since it is the primary obligor and establishes the price in the contract arrangement with its customers. The Company is currently under no obligation to refund any fees, and the Company does not currently have any obligations for disputed claim settlements. Given the nature of the Company’s services and contracts, generally it has no contract assets.
Current wording
The Company utilizes the remote method of revenue recognition for settlement income whereby the unspent balances will be recognized as revenue at the expiration of the cards or the respective card program. This has primarily been associated with the pharma prepaid business which ended in 2022. The Company records all revenue on a gross basis since it is the primary obligor and establishes the price in the contract arrangement with its customers. The Company is currently under no obligation to refund any fees, and the Company does not currently have any obligations for disputed claim settlements
Previous wording
Cost of revenues is comprised of transaction processing fees, data connectivity and data center expenses, network fees, bank fees, card production and postage costs, customer service, program management, application integration setup, and sales and commission expense.
Current wording
Cost of revenues is comprised of transaction processing fees, data connectivity and data center expenses, network fees, bank fees, card production and postage costs, customer service, program management, application integration setup, fraud charges, and sales and commission expense.
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Current report — wording carried from elsewhere
“EBITDA margin” is defined as earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense as a percentage of the Company’s revenue and “Adjusted EBITDA margin” reflects the adjustment to EBITDA margin to exclude stock-based compensation expense as a percentage of revenue. A reconciliation of net income margin to Adjusted EBITDA margin is provided in the table below.