Biggest changePlease see Note 2— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information. 35 Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands): Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Net revenue $ 544,482 $ 665,920 (18.2) % Costs of revenue and operating expenses Revenue share 262,226 309,247 (15.2) % Other direct costs of revenue 34,799 36,445 (4.5) % Product development 54,157 56,486 (4.1) % Sales and marketing 61,481 63,295 (2.9) % General and administrative 169,617 154,282 9.9 % Impairment of goodwill 336,640 — 100.0 % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses 918,920 619,755 48.3 % (Loss) income from operations (374,438) 46,165 (911.1) % Interest and other (expense) income, net Change in fair value of contingent consideration 372 — 100.0 % Interest expense, net (30,838) (23,352) 32.1 % Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) 101 (1,026) (109.8) % Other (expense) income, net (328) 229 (243.2) % Total interest and other (expense) income, net (30,693) (24,149) 27.1 % (Loss) income before income taxes (405,131) 22,016 (1940.2) % Income tax provision 15,317 5,146 197.6 % Net (loss) income (420,448) 16,870 (2592.3) % Net revenue ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Net revenue On Device Solutions $ 370,112 $ 420,328 (11.9) % App Growth Platform 178,760 252,995 (29.3) % Elimination (4,390) (7,403) 40.7 % Total net revenue $ 544,482 $ 665,920 (18.2) % Fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 During the year ended March 31, 2024, net revenue decreased by $121,438 or 18.2% compared to the prior year.
Biggest changeIn determining whether an impairment exists, the Company considers factors such as changes in the use of the asset, changes in the legal or business environment, and current or historical operating or cash flow losses. 39 Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (in thousands): Year ended March 31, 2025 2024 % of Change Net revenue $ 490,506 $ 544,482 (9.9) % Costs of revenue and operating expenses Revenue share 235,287 262,226 (10.3) % Other direct costs of revenue 34,541 34,799 (0.7) % Product development 39,464 54,157 (27.1) % Sales and marketing 61,642 61,481 0.3 % General and administrative 173,647 169,617 2.4 % Impairment of goodwill — 336,640 (100.0) % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses 544,581 918,920 (40.7) % (Loss) income from operations (54,075) (374,438) (85.6) % Interest and other (expense) income, net Change in fair value of contingent consideration (300) 372 (180.6) % Interest expense, net (34,783) (30,838) 12.8 % Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) 1,297 101 1184.2 % Other (expense) income, net (3) (328) 99.1 % Total interest and other (expense) income, net (33,789) (30,693) 10.1 % (Loss) income before income taxes (87,864) (405,131) (78.3) % Income tax provision 4,235 15,317 (72.4) % Net (loss) income (92,099) (420,448) (78.1) % Net revenue ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2025 2024 % of Change Net revenue On Device Solutions $ 341,632 $ 370,112 (7.7) % App Growth Platform 153,229 178,760 (14.3) % Elimination (4,355) (4,390) 0.8 % Total net revenue $ 490,506 $ 544,482 (9.9) % Fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024 During the year ended March 31, 2025, net revenue decreased by $53,976 or 9.9% compared to the prior year.
Financing Activities For the year ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities was $29,300, which was comprised of: (1) the repayment of debt obligations of $77,134, (2) payment of $3,751 for the acquisition of the remaining minority interest shareholders’ outstanding shares in one of our subsidiaries, and (3) payment of payroll withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards of $1,286.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities was $29,300, which was comprised of: (1) the repayment of debt obligations of $77,134, (2) payment of payroll withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards of $1,286, and (3) payment of $3,751 for the acquisition of the remaining minority interest shareholders’ outstanding shares in one of our subsidiaries.
The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is subjective and requires significant judgment, including qualitative and quantitative factors such as the identification of reporting units, identification and allocation of assets and liabilities to reporting units, and determinations of fair value.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets The process of evaluating the potential impairment of goodwill is subjective and requires significant judgment, including qualitative and quantitative factors such as the identification of reporting units, identification and allocation of assets and liabilities to reporting units, and determinations of fair value.
The sources of taxable income are listed below from least to most subjective: • Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences • Future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards • Taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under the tax law • Tax-planning strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to, for example: ◦ Accelerate taxable amounts to utilize expiring carryforwards ◦ Change the character of taxable or deductible amounts from ordinary income or loss to capital gain or loss ◦ Switch from tax-exempt to taxable investments ASC 740-10 prescribes that a company should use a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold based on the technical merits of the tax position taken.
The sources of taxable income are listed below from least to most subjective: • Future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences • Future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards • Taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if carryback is permitted under the tax law • Tax-planning strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to, for example: ◦ Accelerate taxable amounts to utilize expiring carryforwards 50 Table of Contents ◦ Change the character of taxable or deductible amounts from ordinary income or loss to capital gain or loss ◦ Switch from tax-exempt to taxable investments ASC 740-10 prescribes that a company should use a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold based on the technical merits of the tax position taken.
If negative macroeconomic factors or geopolitical developments continue to materially impact our partners over a prolonged period, our results of operations and financial condition could also be adversely impacted, the size and duration of which we cannot accurately predict at this time.
If negative macroeconomic factors or geopolitical developments materially impact our partners over a prolonged period, our results of operations and financial condition could also be adversely impacted, the size and duration of which we cannot accurately predict at this time.
AGP - Brand and Performance The Company, through its AGP segment for its Brand and Performance offerings, contracts directly with advertisers or agencies. through insertion orders, that require the Company to fulfill advertising campaigns by identifying and purchasing targeted ad inventory and serving ads on behalf of the advertiser.
AGP - Brand and Performance The Company, through its AGP segment for its Brand and Performance offerings, contracts directly with advertisers or agencies. through insertion orders, which require the Company to fulfill advertising campaigns by identifying and purchasing targeted ad inventory and serving ads on behalf of the advertiser.
We caution that the stock price performance shown in the graph below is not necessarily indicative of, nor is it intended to forecast, the potential future performance of our common stock. 32 Table of Contents COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN ITEM 6. RESERVED ITEM 7.
We caution that the stock price performance shown in the graph below is not necessarily indicative of, nor is it intended to forecast, the potential future performance of our common stock. 34 Table of Contents COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN ITEM 6. RESERVED ITEM 7.
While the financial impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not had a direct, material impact on our business, any European conflict, if expanded to include other countries would likely have a material, negative impact on general economic conditions and would impact our business directly.
While Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has not had a direct, material impact on our business, any European conflict, if expanded to include other countries, would likely have a material, negative impact on general economic conditions and would impact our business directly.
Continued weakness in the sale of new mobile devices is likely to continue to impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations, the full impact of which remains uncertain at this time. 34 Table of Contents Further, various U.S. federal and state governmental agencies continue to examine the distribution and use of apps developed and/or published by China based companies.
Continued weakness in the sale of new mobile devices is likely to continue to impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations, the full impact of which remains uncertain at this time. Further, various U.S. federal and state governmental agencies continue to examine the distribution and use of apps developed and/or published by China based companies.
After products and features are released, all product maintenance cost are expensed. 45 Table of Contents The Company also applies the principles of FASB ASC 350-40, Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use (“ASC 350-40”). ASC 350-40 requires that software development costs incurred before the preliminary project stage be expensed as incurred.
After products and features are released, all product maintenance cost are expensed. The Company also applies the principles of FASB ASC 350-40, Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use (“ASC 350-40”). ASC 350-40 requires that software development costs incurred before the preliminary project stage be expensed as incurred.
For a discussion of the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared with the year ended March 31, 2022, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
For a discussion of the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared with the year ended March 31, 2023, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024.
Performance-based restricted units (“PSUs”) are evaluated on a quarterly basis for probability of meeting 46 Table of Contents performance metrics and any adjustments to share-based compensation expense are then made in the quarter of evaluation. For PSUs, we must also make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance metrics.
Performance-based restricted units (“PSUs”) are evaluated on a quarterly basis for probability of meeting performance metrics and any adjustments to share-based compensation expense are then made in the quarter of evaluation. For PSUs, we must also make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance metrics.
The Company gains access and control of application slots on wireless carrier and OEM mobile devices and markets those slots on their behalf to the Company’s customers. The Company has concluded that the performance obligation within the contract is complete upon delivery 43 Table of Contents of the application to the end user mobile device.
The Company gains access and control of application slots on wireless carrier and OEM mobile devices and markets those slots on their behalf to the Company’s customers. The Company has concluded that the performance obligation within the contract is complete upon delivery of the application to the end user mobile device.
Goodwill We evaluate goodwill for possible impairment at least annually or upon the occurrence of events or circumstances that indicate that they would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount.
Goodwill We evaluate goodwill for possible impairment at least annually or upon the occurrence of events or circumstances that indicate that they would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its 51 Table of Contents carrying amount.
The graph set forth below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on an initial investment of $100 in our common stock between March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2024, with the comparative cumulative total return of such amount on (i) the NASDAQ Composite Index (IXIC) and (ii) the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) over the same period.
The graph set forth below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on an initial investment of $100 in our common stock between March 31, 2020, and March 31, 2025, with the comparative cumulative total return of such amount on (i) the NASDAQ Composite Index (IXIC) and (ii) the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) over the same period.
This section of our Annual Report generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared with the year ended March 31, 2023.
This section of our Annual Report generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared with the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company controls the service because it has the ultimate discretion in purchasing ad inventory; and once an ad inventory slot is purchased, filling that ad inventory slot. As a result, the Company reports the revenue billed to advertisers and agencies on a gross basis and revenue shares paid to publishers as revenue share.
The Company controls the service because it has the ultimate discretion in purchasing ad inventory; and once an ad inventory slot is purchased, filling that ad inventory slot. As a result, the Company reports the revenue billed to advertisers and agencies on a gross basis and revenue 49 Table of Contents shares paid to publishers as revenue share.
Depending on the value of the assets, there could be little, if any, assets available for common stockholders in any foreclosure or forced sale. Our credit facility also contains a maximum consolidated secured net leverage ratio and minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio.
Depending on the value of the assets, there could be little, if any, assets available for common stockholders in any foreclosure or forced sale. Our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement also contains a maximum consolidated secured net leverage ratio and minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio.
This sponsored content takes the form of articles, graphics, pictures, and similar content. The Company has concluded that the performance obligation within the contract is complete upon delivery of the content to the mobile device.
This sponsored content takes the form of articles, graphics, pictures, and similar content. The Company has concluded that the performance obligation within the contract is complete upon delivery of the content 48 Table of Contents to the mobile device.
Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) For the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded foreign exchange transaction gain and loss of $101 and $1,026, respectively, and was primarily attributable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates for trade accounts receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of foreign entities.
Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) For the years ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recorded foreign exchange transaction gains of $1,297 and $101, respectively, and was primarily attributable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates for trade accounts receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of foreign entities.
We are impacted by the volume of sales of new mobile devices by our partners, which has been below our expectations. We believe this is driven by the impact of inflation, economic uncertainty, and their potential impacts on consumers. These negative macroeconomic trends have resulted, and may continue to result, in a decrease in mobile phone sales volume.
We are impacted by declining volume of sales of new mobile devices by our partners. We believe this is driven by the impact of inflation, economic uncertainty, and their potential impacts on consumers. These negative macroeconomic trends have resulted, and may continue to result in, a decrease in mobile phone sales volume.
The increase in other direct costs as a percentage of total net revenue was due to the decline in total net revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024. Product development Product development expenses include the development and maintenance of the Company’s product suite and are primarily a function of personnel.
The increase in other direct costs as a percentage of total net revenue was primarily a result of the decline in total net revenue for the year ended March 31, 2025. Product development Product development expenses include the development and maintenance of the Company’s product suite and are primarily a function of personnel.
Additionally, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment evaluation as of March 31, 2024, noting continued trends in quoted market price, interest rates, and the Company’s forecast as described above.
The Company also performed its annual goodwill impairment evaluation as of March 31, 2024, noting continued trends in quoted market price, interest rates, and the Company’s forecast.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchaser There were no purchases of equity securities by us during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchaser There were no purchases of equity securities by us during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities None.
Our future cash flows from operating activities will be diminished if we cannot increase our revenue levels and manage costs appropriately. Cash provided by operating activities was $28,677 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $113,376 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Our future cash flows from operating activities will be diminished if we cannot increase our revenue levels and manage costs appropriately. Cash provided by operating activities was $11,880 for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to $28,677 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
We cannot guarantee we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings or capital markets will be available, in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our debt or to fund our other liquidity needs.
We cannot guarantee we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations, or that future borrowings or capital markets will be available, in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our debt, refinance our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement or to fund our other liquidity needs.
Costs are anticipated to be incurred through various deployment phases that are expected to continue through early fiscal year 2026. The Company incurred $9,417 of business transformation costs in the twelve months ended March 31, 2024. These costs are recorded in General and Administrative expenses and Product Development expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.
Costs are anticipated to be incurred through various deployment phases that are expected to continue through early fiscal year 2026. The Company incurred $2,060 of business transformation costs during the year ended March 31, 2025. These costs are recorded in General and Administrative expenses and Product Development expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income.
In each evaluation, the Company also updated key inputs for the discounted cash flow models, including the weighted-average cost of capital, which incrementally increased due to higher interest rates, market volatility, and the company specific premium. The market approach estimates the fair value of the reporting unit by applying multiples of operating performance measures to the reporting unit’s operating performance.
In each evaluation the Company also updated key inputs for the discounted cash flow models, including weighted-average cost of capital, which incrementally decreased due to lower equity risk premium and the company specific premium. The market approach estimates the fair value of the reporting unit by applying multiples of operating performance measures to the reporting unit’s operating performance.
Our cash used in investing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, was primarily comprised of capital expenditures related to internally-developed software and equity investments in strategic businesses.
Our cash used in investing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, was primarily comprised of capital expenditures related to internally-developed software.
AGP - Marketplace The Company, through its AGP segment, provides platforms that allow DSPs and publishers to buy and sell ad inventory, respectively, in a programmatic, real-time bidding (“RTB”) auction. The Company generally contracts with DSPs through an RTB Ad Exchange Agreement.
AGP - Marketplace The Company, through its AGP segment, provides platforms that allow DSPs and publishers to buy and sell ad inventory, respectively, in a programmatic, real-time bidding auction. The Company generally contracts with DSPs through service orders.
The Company’s interim and annual testing reflected a 75%/25% allocation between the income and market approaches. The Company believes the 75% weighting to the income approach is appropriate, as it directly reflects its future growth and profitability expectations.
The Company’s interim and annual testing reflected a 75%/25% allocation between the income and market approaches. In both years, the Company believed the 75% weighting to the income approach to be appropriate, as it directly reflects its future growth and profitability expectations.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “APPS.” Holders As of May 23, 2024, there were 89 holders of record of our common stock.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “APPS.” Holders As of June 13, 2025, there were 85 holders of record of our common stock.
It also separately contracts with publishers through an advertising insertion order or service order to provide access to its auction platform and the ad inventory available through the platform. The auction is held when ad inventory becomes available. The Company will send bid requests to various DSPs, which may choose to bid on the available ad inventory.
It also separately contracts with publishers through service orders to provide access to its auction platform and the ad inventory available through the platform. The auction is held when ad inventory becomes available. The exchange platform will send bid requests to various DSPs, which may choose to bid on the available ad inventory.
Total costs of revenue and operating expenses included total impairment of goodwill charges of $336,640. Excluding the impairment of goodwill, total costs of revenue and operating expenses decreased by $37,475 or 6.0% for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to the year ended March 31, 2023.
Total costs of revenue and operating expenses included impairment of goodwill charges of $336,640 during the year ended March 31, 2024. Excluding the impairment of goodwill, total costs of revenue and operating expenses decreased by $37,699 or 6.5% for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the year ended March 31, 2024.
Sales and marketing expenses included acquisition-related costs and severance costs of $1,836 for the year ended March 31, 2023. Excluding business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs, sales and marketing expenses decreased by $1,666 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Sales and marketing expenses included severance costs, acquisition-related costs, and business transformation costs of $1,688 for the year ended March 31, 2024. Excluding business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs, sales and marketing expenses decreased by $98 for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Other direct costs of revenue Other direct costs of revenue are comprised primarily of hosting expenses directly related to the generation of revenue and depreciation expense associated with capitalized software costs and amortization of developed technology intangible assets. 37 Table of Contents Other direct costs of revenue decreased by $1,646 or 4.5% to $34,799 for the year ended March 31, 2024, and was 6.4% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $36,445, or 5.5% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Other direct costs of revenue Other direct costs of revenue are comprised primarily of hosting expenses directly related to the generation of revenue and depreciation expense associated with capitalized software costs and amortization of developed technology intangible assets. 41 Table of Contents Other direct costs of revenue decreased by $258 or 0.7% to $34,541 for the year ended March 31, 2025, and was 7.0% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $34,799, or 6.4% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2024.
These customer contracts can be open ended in regards to length of time and can renew automatically unless terminated; however, specific advertising campaigns are generally short-term in nature. Under these agreements, the Company delivers the customer’s applications to end user mobile devices, allowing for the application to be installed by the end user at their discretion.
These customer contracts can be open ended in regard to length of time and can renew automatically unless terminated; however, specific advertising campaigns are generally short-term in nature. Under these agreements, the Company delivers the customer’s applications to end user mobile devices.
The Company also may manage application or ad campaigns of advertisers associated with these services. If the applications or advertisements are not delivered to the mobile device or the Company doesn’t comply with certain policies of the advertiser, the Company would be responsible and have to indemnify the customer for these issues.
If the applications or advertisements are not delivered to the mobile device or the Company doesn’t comply with certain policies of the advertiser, the Company would be responsible and have to indemnify the customer for these issues.
Excluding acquisition-related costs, business transformation costs and severance costs, general and administrative expenses increased by $10,892 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Excluding acquisition-related costs, business transformation costs and severance costs, general and administrative expenses increased by $7,833 for the year ended March 31, 2025.
As of March 31, 2024, we had $386,000 drawn against the revolving line of credit under the New Credit Agreement. The proceeds from the borrowings were primarily used to finance past acquisitions.
As of March 31, 2025, we had $411,000 drawn against the revolving line of credit under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. The proceeds from the borrowings were primarily used to finance past acquisitions.
Additionally, product development expenses include certain integration and business transformation costs, which may impact the comparability of product development expenses between periods. Product development expenses decreased by $2,329 to $54,157 for the year ended March 31, 2024 compared to $56,486 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Additionally, product development expenses include certain integration and business transformation costs, which may impact the comparability of product development expenses between periods. Product development expenses decreased by $14,693 to $39,464 for the year ended March 31, 2025 compared to $54,157 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
General and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $424, business transformation costs of $6,639 and severance costs of $226 for the year ended March 31, 2024. General and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $2,496 and severance costs of $350 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
General and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $359, business transformation costs of $2,060 and severance costs of $1,067 for the year ended March 31, 2025. General and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $424, business transformation costs of $6,639, and severance costs of $226 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Our ability to meet our debt service obligations and to fund working capital, capital expenditures, and investments in our business will depend upon our future performance, which will be subject to availability of borrowing capacity under our credit facility and our ability to access capital markets as well as financial, business, and other factors affecting our operations, many of which are beyond our control.
However, our ability to meet our debt service obligations and to fund working capital, capital expenditures, and investments in our business will depend upon our future performance and our ability to access capital markets and refinance our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, as well as financial, business, and other factors affecting our operations, many of which are beyond our control.
The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is April 29, 2026, and the outstanding balance is classified as long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs of $2,510, on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2024.
The maturity date of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement is August 29, 2026, and the outstanding balance is classified as long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs of $2,313, on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2025.
These cash outflows were partially offset by cash inflows comprising of proceeds from borrowings of $50,000 and stock option exercises of $2,871.
These cash outflows were offset by cash inflows comprising of proceeds from borrowings of $38,000 and stock option exercises of $373.
See the segment discussion below for further details regarding net revenue. On Device Solutions ODS revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $50,216 or 11.9% compared to the year ended March 31, 2023.
See the segment discussion below for further details regarding net revenue. On Device Solutions ODS revenue for the year ended March 31, 2025, decreased by $28,480 or 7.7% compared to the year ended March 31, 2024.
Additionally, general and administrative expenses include certain integration and business transformation costs, which may impact the comparability of general and administrative expenses between periods. 38 Table of Contents General and administrative expenses increased by $15,335 to $169,617 for the year ended March 31, 2024 compared to $154,282 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Additionally, general and administrative expenses include certain integration and business transformation costs, which may impact the comparability of general and administrative expenses between periods. 42 Table of Contents General and administrative expenses increased by $4,030 to $173,647 for the year ended March 31, 2025 compared to $169,617 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
These multiples are derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar investment characteristics. For the September 30, 2023 impairment evaluation, as compared to the March 31, 2023 testing, the Company reduced its revenue and EBITDA market multiples, reflecting declining valuations across the Company’s selected peer group.
These multiples are derived from comparable publicly-traded companies with similar investment characteristics. For the March 31, 2025 impairment evaluation, as compared to the March 31, 2024 evaluation, the Company increased its EBITDA market multiples, reflecting increasing valuations across the Company’s selected peer group.
Investing Activities Our primary investing activities have consisted of acquisitions of businesses, purchases of property and equipment, and capital expenditures in support of creating and enhancing our technology infrastructure. For the year ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities increased by $8,783 to $43,848.
Investing Activities Our primary investing activities have consisted of acquisitions of businesses, purchases of property and equipment, and capital expenditures in support of creating and enhancing our technology infrastructure. For the year ended March 31, 2025, net cash used in investing activities decreased by $16,371 to $27,477.
Excluding severance costs, acquisition-related costs and business transformation costs, product development expenses decreased by $3,670 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Product development expenses included severance costs of $697 for the year ended March 31, 2025. Product development expenses included business transformation, severance, and acquisition-related costs of $3,574 for the year ended March 31, 2024. Excluding severance costs, acquisition-related costs and business transformation costs, product development expenses decreased by $11,816 for the year ended March 31, 2025.
During the three months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of sustained decline in the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock, increase in interest rates, and the Company’s forecasted operating trends, the Company identified interim indicators of impairment related to the goodwill assigned to the AGP reporting unit.
During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, the Company sustained a decline in the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock, an increase in interest rates, and the Company’s forecasted operating trends, which represented potential indicators of impairment related to the goodwill assigned to the AGP reporting unit for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
As of March 31, 2024, the interest rate was 7.71% and the unused line of credit fee was 0.35%, and we were in compliance with the consolidated leverage ratio, interest coverage ratio, and other covenants under the New Credit Agreement.
As of March 31, 2025, the interest rate was 8.17% and the unused line of credit fee was 0.35%, and we were in compliance with the consolidated secured net leverage ratio, consolidated interest coverage ratio, and other covenants under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.
For the year ended March 31, 2024, impairment charges of $336,640 were recorded. There was no impairment charge recorded during the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. Refer to Note 6— Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details.
For the year ended March 31, 2025, no impairment was recorded. During the year ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded total impairment of goodwill of $336,640. Refer to Note 6— Goodwill and Intangible Assets for further details.
These factors include general and regional economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other factors such as health epidemics, 40 Table of Contents economic and macro-economic factors like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation, and geopolitical developments, including the conflict in Ukraine, the political climate related to China, and the conflict in Israel.
These factors include general and regional economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other factors such as the U.S. and global economic climate uncertainty, the impact of tariffs, the state of the equity and debt markets and the ability to raise capital in such markets, health epidemics, economic and macro-economic factors like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation, and geopolitical developments, including the conflict in Ukraine, the political climate related to China, and the conflict in Israel.
For further description of the terms of the New Credit Agreement, see Note 11—Debt under the heading “Revolver” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements under Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report.
For further description of the terms of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, see Note 12—Debt under the heading “Revolver” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements under Part I, Item 1 of this Report.
The decrease was primarily due to a decline in brand and performance advertising of approximately $41,963 and a decline in advertising exchange of approximately $21,275 due to broader weakness in 36 Table of Contents mobile advertising markets and the impact of the consolidation and exiting of certain legacy AdColony platforms and business lines.
The decrease was primarily due to a decline in advertising exchange of approximately $20,857 due to broader weakness in mobile advertising markets and the impact of the consolidation and exiting of certain legacy AdColony platforms and business lines. Additionally, there was a decline in brand and performance advertising of approximately $4,674 due to broader weakness in mobile advertising markets.
When we are the principal in a transaction, revenue is reported on a gross basis, which is the amount billed to DSPs, advertisers and agencies.
When we are the principal in a transaction, revenue is reported on a gross basis, which is the amount billed to DSPs, advertisers and agencies. When we are an agent in a transaction, revenue is reported net of revenue share paid to app publishers or developers.
Impact of Economic Conditions and Geopolitical Developments Our results of operations are affected by macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments, including but not limited to levels of business and consumer confidence, actions taken by governments to counter inflation, potential trade disputes, including but not limited to any U.S. government actions against China based app developers and publishers, the recent conflict in Israel, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In addition, our products and solutions provide monetization opportunities for OEMs, carriers, and application (“app” or “apps”) publishers and developers. 35 Table of Contents Recent Developments Impact of Economic Conditions and Geopolitical Developments Our results of operations are affected by macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments, including but not limited to levels of business and consumer confidence, actions taken by governments to counter inflation, potential trade disputes, including but not limited to any U.S. government actions against China based developers and publishers, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, and the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
While no adverse financial or operational impacts have been noted in the current period, if such conflict continues or escalates, it could have a potential negative impact on our business, given our significant presence in the region.
Additionally, we continue to actively monitor the recent developments in Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria for any material impacts to our business. While no adverse financial or operational impacts have been noted in the current period, if such conflict continues or escalates, it could have a potential negative impact on our business, given our significant presence in the region.
Costs of revenue and operating expenses included total business transformation costs, severance and transaction costs of $9,418, $2,795 and $338, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $0, $2,174, and $4,739, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Costs of revenue and operating expenses included total business transformation costs, severance and acquisition-related costs of $2,060, $3,711 and $359, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to $9,418, $2,795, and $338, respectively, for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Revenue share decreased by $47,021 to $262,226 for the year ended March 31, 2024, and was 48.2% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $309,247, or 46.4% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Revenue share decreased by $26,939 to $235,287 for the year ended March 31, 2025, and was 48.0% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $262,226, or 48.2% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2024.
For each goodwill impairment evaluation performed at September 30, 2023 and March 31, 2024, respectively, the fair value of each reporting unit was estimated using a weighted combination of the income approach, which incorporates the use of the discounted cash flow method, and the market approach (the “Guideline Public Company Method”).
For both of the goodwill impairment evaluations performed during the years ended March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, the fair value of each reporting unit was estimated using a weighted combination of the income approach, which incorporates the use of the discounted cash flow method, and the market approach.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
These cash outflows were offset by cash inflows from proceeds from borrowings of $50,000 and stock option exercises of $2,871. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).
The increase in total costs of revenue and operating expenses is primarily due to the impairment of goodwill charges in 2024 of $336,640 partially offset by lower revenue share, which is the result of lower revenue over the same comparative periods.
The decrease in total costs of revenue and operating expenses after excluding the impairment of goodwill is primarily due to lower revenue share, which is the result of lower revenue over the same comparative periods, and lower product development costs.
Inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and reduced business and consumer confidence have caused and may continue to cause a global slowdown of economic activity, which has caused and may continue to cause a decrease in demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including those provided by our clients.
Inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions and constraints, changes in regional or global business, political, macroeconomic and market conditions, including as a result of conflicts, hostilities, recessionary fears, the impact of global instability, domestic and foreign tariffs and other trade protectionist measures, and reduced business and consumer confidence have caused and may continue to cause a global slowdown of economic activity, which has caused and may continue to cause a decrease in demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including those provided by our clients.
Our minimum purchase commitments under these hosting agreements total approximately $269,315 over the next six fiscal years. 41 Table of Contents Cash Flow Summary ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Consolidated statements of cash flows data: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 28,677 $ 113,376 (74.7) % Equity investments (19,634) (8,499) 131.0 % Purchase price adjustment related to business acquisition 65 (2,708) (102.4) % Capital expenditures (24,279) (23,858) 1.8 % Net cash used in investing activities $ (43,848) $ (35,065) 25.0 % Proceeds from borrowings 50,000 25,500 96.1 % Payment of debt issuance costs — (99) (100.0) % Repayment of debt obligations (77,134) (149,000) (48.2) % Acquisition of non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries (3,751) — 100.0 % Payment of withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards (1,286) (6,709) (80.8) % Options exercised 2,871 2,020 42.1 % Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ (29,300) $ (128,288) (77.2) % Operating Activities Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily driven by revenue generated from user acquisition and advertising activity, offset by the cash costs of operations, and are significantly influenced by the timing of and fluctuations in receipts from customers and payments to our carrier and publisher partners as well as other vendors.
Cash Flow Summary ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2025 2024 % of Change Consolidated statements of cash flows data: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 11,880 $ 28,677 (58.6) % Equity investments — (19,634) (100.0) % Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired — 65 (100.0) % Capital expenditures (27,477) (24,279) 13.2 % Net cash used in investing activities $ (27,477) $ (43,848) (37.3) % Proceeds from borrowings 38,000 50,000 (24.0) % Payment of debt issuance costs (1,627) — 100.0 % Repayment of debt obligations (13,000) (77,134) (83.1) % Acquisition of non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries — (3,751) (100.0) % Payment of withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards (465) (1,286) (63.8) % Options exercised 373 2,871 (87.0) % Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ 23,281 $ (29,300) (179.5) % Operating Activities Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily driven by revenue generated from user acquisition and advertising activity, offset by the cash costs of operations, and are significantly influenced by the timing of and 46 Table of Contents fluctuations in receipts from customers and payments to our carrier and publisher partners as well as other vendors.
For the March 31, 2024 annual impairment evaluation, as compared to the Company’s interim evaluation as of September 30, 2023, the Company further reduced its estimated future cash flows, including revenues, gross profits, and EBITDA to reflect its best estimates at this time.
For both impairment evaluations performed at March 31, 2025 and March 31, 2024, respectively, the Company reduced its estimated future cash flows, including revenues, gross profits, and EBITDA, relative to the previous evaluation, to reflect its best estimates at this time.
We are also undertaking the consolidation of existing ancillary systems and deploying other new platforms and systems to improve our operations and drive business and cost efficiencies.
Additionally, a new human resource (“HR”) system was also implemented to streamline employee management processes and enhance organizational effectiveness. We are also undertaking the consolidation of existing ancillary systems and deploying other new platforms and systems to improve our operations and drive business and cost efficiencies.
The decrease in product development expenses after excluding severance costs, acquisition-related costs and business transformation costs was primarily due to lower employee-related costs of $948, depreciation and amortization expense of $3,085, reduced third-party development costs of $1,530, and other operating costs, including facilities and travel of $1,817. These decreases were partially offset by higher hosting and software costs of $3,709.
The decrease in product development expenses after excluding severance costs, acquisition-related costs and business transformation costs was primarily due to lower hosting and software costs of $4,162, employee-related costs of $3,404, third-party development costs of $1,933, and other operating costs, including facilities and travel of $2,363.
The decrease in sales and marketing expense after excluding business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs was primarily due to lower costs for sales events and sales related travel of $863, reduced recruiting and relocation of sales personnel of $405, a reduction in the use of professional services of $410, and lower facilities and other related costs of $398, partially offset by an increase of personnel related costs of $411.
The decrease in sales and marketing expense after excluding business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs was primarily due to lower costs for sales events and sales related travel of $1,379 and reduced facilities and other related costs of $1,650. These decreases were partially offset by increased professional services of $644 and personnel related costs of $2,287.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $1,814 to $61,481 for the year ended March 31, 2024 compared to $63,295 for the year ended March 31, 2023. Sales and marketing expenses included business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs of $1,688 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $161 to $61,642 for the year ended March 31, 2025 compared to $61,481 for the year ended March 31, 2024. Sales and marketing expenses included severance costs of $1,947 for the year ended March 31, 2025.
Costs of revenue and operating expenses ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Costs of revenue and operating expenses Revenue share $ 262,226 $ 309,247 (15.2) % Other direct costs of revenue 34,799 36,445 (4.5) % Product development 54,157 56,486 (4.1) % Sales and marketing 61,481 63,295 (2.9) % General and administrative 169,617 154,282 9.9 % Impairment of goodwill 336,640 — 100.0 % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses $ 918,920 $ 619,755 48.3 % Fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 For the year ended March 31, 2024, total costs of revenue and operating expenses increased by $299,165 compared to the year ended March 31, 2023.
Costs of revenue and operating expenses ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2025 2024 % of Change Costs of revenue and operating expenses Revenue share $ 235,287 $ 262,226 (10.3) % Other direct costs of revenue 34,541 34,799 (0.7) % Product development 39,464 54,157 (27.1) % Sales and marketing 61,642 61,481 0.3 % General and administrative 173,647 169,617 2.4 % Impairment of goodwill — 336,640 (100.0) % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses $ 544,581 $ 918,920 (40.7) % Fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024 For the year ended March 31, 2025, total costs of revenue and operating expenses decreased by $374,339 compared to the year ended March 31, 2024.
The Company completed the annual impairment assessment of its goodwill, and as a result, recorded an additional $189,459 non-deductible, non-cash goodwill impairment charge for the AGP reporting unit as of March 31, 2024. Total non-deductible, non-cash goodwill impairment charges for the AGP reporting unit for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024, was $336,640.
As a result of these reviews, the Company recorded a $147,181 and $189,459 non-deductible, non-cash goodwill impairment charge, respectively, for a total of $336,640 to the AGP reporting unit during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. There was no impairment of goodwill for the ODS reporting unit during the year ended March 31, 2024.
If we fail to satisfy these covenants, the lender may declare a default, which could lead to acceleration of the debt maturity. Any such default would have a material adverse effect on us. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants under the New Credit Agreement.
If we fail to satisfy these covenants, the lender may declare a default, which could lead to acceleration of the debt maturity. Any such default would have a material adverse effect on us. The Company entered into a Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement on August 6, 2024 to revise certain covenants and address certain other matters.
The decrease in other direct costs of revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to slightly lower amortization of developed technology intangible assets and lower hosting costs.
The decrease in other direct costs of revenue for the year ended March 31, 2025, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to lower hosting costs and a decrease in amortization of internally developed software. These declines in costs were offset by an increase in bidding and platform fees.
Revenue from content media declined by approximately $30,812 primarily due to the end of a carrier partnership that resulted in lower daily active users on prepaid devices. Revenue from application media declined by approximately $19,403 primarily due to lower new device volume in the U.S. and internationally and weakness in mobile advertising and user acquisition spending.
Revenue from application media declined by approximately $28,938 primarily due to lower new device volume in the U.S. and internationally and a decrease in mobile advertising and user acquisition spending.
ODS - Application Media Supply - Carriers and OEMs We enter into contracts with carriers and OEMs for our ODS segment to help the customer control, manage, and monetize the mobile device through the marketing of application slots or advertisement space/inventory to advertisers and delivering the applications or advertisements to the mobile device.
We recognize revenue upon fulfillment of our performance obligation to our customers, which generally occurs at the point in time when an ad is rendered or an end consumer action, such as an app install, is completed. 47 Table of Contents ODS - Application Media Supply - Carriers and OEMs We enter into contracts with carriers and OEMs for our ODS segment to help the customer control, manage, and monetize the mobile device through the marketing of application slots or advertisement space/inventory to advertisers and delivering the applications or advertisements to the mobile device.
Discount rates can fluctuate based on various economic conditions including our capital allocation and interest rates, including the interest rates on U.S. treasury bonds. Changes in judgments on these assumptions and estimates could result in goodwill impairment charges. Finite-lived intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment are amortized or depreciated over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis.
Discount rates can fluctuate based on various economic conditions including our capital allocation and interest rates, including the interest rates on U.S. treasury bonds. Changes in judgments on these assumptions and estimates, particularly expectations of revenue and cash flow growth rates in future periods and discount rates, could result in goodwill impairment charges.
The decrease of $84,699 was due to the following: • $437,318 decrease in net income, which includes the goodwill impairment charge of $336,640. • $1,955 increase due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, driven primarily by working capital changes. • $350,664 increase in non-cash charges during the year ended March 31, 2024 primarily related to goodwill impairment, increased deferred income taxes and increased stock-based compensation, partially offset by lower right-of-use assets for the year ended March 31, 2024.
The decrease of $16,797 was due to the following: • $328,349 decrease in net loss, which is primarily due to a goodwill impairment charge of $336,640 during the year ended March 31, 2024; • $8,262 net decrease due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, driven primarily by working capital changes, specifically a decrease in the change in accounts payable offset by an increase in the change in accounts receivable, as well as a decrease in deferred tax liabilities; • $336,884 net decrease in non-cash charges during the year ended March 31, 2025 primarily related to the impairment of goodwill reported for the year ended March 31, 2024.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, and borrowings under our New Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2024, we had unrestricted cash of approximately $32,916 and $139,000 available to draw under the New Credit Agreement with BoA, excluding the accordion feature, subject to the required covenants.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Liquidity Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, and borrowings under our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2025, we had unrestricted cash of approximately $39,393 and restricted cash of approximately $691.