Biggest changeThe following table presents stock-based compensation recorded for the periods presented and as a percentage of total revenue: As a % of total revenue Year ended June 30, Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 Acquisition Related Awards $ 107,815 $ 100,698 $ 28,992 10 % 16 % 12 % Non-Acquisition Related Awards 205,888 96,459 42,995 19 % 15 % 18 % Total stock-based compensation $ 313,703 $ 197,157 $ 71,987 29 % 31 % 30 % The following table presents the components of our consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented as a percentage of revenue: Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 (1) 2021 (2) Revenue Subscription and transaction fees 89 % 99 % 97 % Interest on funds held for customers 11 % 1 % 3 % Total revenue 100 % 100 % 100 % Cost of revenue Service costs 14 % 16 % 24 % Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets 4 % 7 % 2 % Total cost of revenue 18 % 23 % 26 % Gross profit 82 % 77 % 74 % Operating expenses Research and development 30 % 34 % 38 % Sales and marketing 49 % 48 % 29 % General and administrative 26 % 38 % 54 % Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets 5 % 7 % 1 % Total operating expenses 110 % 127 % 122 % Loss from operations (28) % (50) % (48) % Other income (expense), net 7 % (2) % (11) % Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes (21) % (52) % (59) % Provision for (benefit from) income taxes — % (1) % (17) % Net loss (21) % (51) % (42) % (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
Biggest changeThe following table sets forth the components of our consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented as a percentage of revenue: Year ended June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (1) Revenue Subscription and transaction fees 87 % 89 % 99 % Interest on funds held for customers 13 % 11 % 1 % Total revenue 100 % 100 % 100 % Cost of revenue Service costs 15 % 14 % 16 % Depreciation and amortization 3 % 4 % 7 % Total cost of revenue 18 % 18 % 23 % Gross profit 82 % 82 % 77 % Operating expenses Research and development 25 % 30 % 34 % Sales and marketing 37 % 49 % 48 % General and administrative 22 % 24 % 34 % Provision for expected credit losses 5 % 3 % 3 % Depreciation and amortization 4 % 5 % 7 % Restructuring 2 % — % — % Total operating expenses 95 % 110 % 127 % Operating loss (13) % (28) % (50) % Other income (expense), net 11 % 7 % (2) % Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes (2) % (21) % (52) % Provision for (benefit from) income taxes — % — % (1) % Net loss (2) % (21) % (51) % (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021. 69 Comparison of Fiscal 2024 and 2023 Revenue Total revenue during fiscal 2024 and 2023 were as follows (amounts in thousands): Year ended June 30, Change 2024 2023 Amount % Subscription fees $ 257,143 $ 253,316 $ 3,827 2 % Transaction fees 865,590 691,394 174,196 25 % Total subscription and transaction fees 1,122,733 944,710 178,023 19 % Interest on funds held for customers 167,439 113,758 53,681 47 % Total revenue $ 1,290,172 $ 1,058,468 $ 231,704 22 % Total revenue increased by $231.7 million, or 22% during fiscal 2024 as compared to fiscal 2023, primarily due to: • a $3.8 million increase in subscription fee revenue primarily due to an increase in customers as compared to the same prior year period; • a $174.2 million increase in transaction fee revenue primarily due to increased total payment volume driven by the increase in customer adoption of our products; and • a $53.7 million increase in interest on funds held for customers primarily due to an increase in yield earned from investing customer funds as interest rates remained elevated throughout fiscal 2024.
Under our arrangements with our Issuing Banks, we must comply with their respective credit policies and underwriting procedures, and the Issuing Banks maintain ultimate authority to decide whether to issue a card or approve a transaction.
Under our arrangements with the Issuing Banks, we must comply with their respective credit policies and underwriting procedures, and the Issuing Banks maintain ultimate authority to decide whether to issue a card or approve a transaction.
Our principal commitments to settle our contractual obligations consist of our 2027 Notes, 2025 Notes, and outstanding borrowings from our Revolving Credit Facility as further discussed below. For additional discussion about our Notes and Revolving Credit Facility, refer to Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our principal commitments to settle our contractual obligations consist of our 2025 Notes, outstanding borrowings from our Revolving Credit Facility and 2027 Notes as further discussed below. For additional discussion about our Notes and Revolving Credit Facility, refer to Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
For additional discussion about our 2027 Notes and the capped call transactions, refer to Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 2025 Notes On November 30, 2020, we issued $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of our 0% convertible senior notes due on December 1, 2025.
For additional discussion about our 2027 Notes and the capped call transactions, refer to Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 2025 Notes On November 30, 2020, we issued $1.15 billion in aggregate principal amount of our 0% convertible senior notes due on December 1, 2025 (the 2025 Notes).
If the note holders exercise their right to convert, our current intent is to settle such conversion through a combination settlement involving a repayment of the principal portion in cash and the balance in shares of common stock.
If the note holders exercise their right to convert, our current intent is to settle such conversion through a combination settlement involving a repayment of the principal portion in cash and the balance in shares of common stock.
Sales and marketing – Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation expenses, for our sales and marketing teams, rewards expense in connection with our card rewards programs, sales commissions, marketing program expenses, travel-related expenses, and costs to market and promote our platform through advertisements, marketing events, partnership 62 arrangements, direct customer acquisition, and allocated overhead costs.
Sales and marketing – Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation expenses, for our sales and marketing teams, rewards expense in connection with our card rewards programs, sales commissions, marketing program expenses, travel-related expenses, and costs to market and promote our platform through advertisements, marketing events, partnership arrangements, direct customer acquisition, and allocated overhead costs.
The 2027 Notes are senior, unsecured obligations, will not accrue interest unless we determine to pay special interest, and are convertible on or after January 1, 2027 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date on April 1, 2027.
The 2027 Notes are senior, unsecured obligations, will not 75 accrue interest unless we determine to pay special interest, and are convertible on or after January 1, 2027 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date on April 1, 2027.
The Issuing Bank then sells a 100% participation interest in the receivable to us. Pursuant to our agreements with the Issuing Banks, we are obligated to purchase the participation interests in all of the receivables originated through our platform, and our obligations are secured by cash deposits.
The Issuing Bank then sells a 100% participation interest in the receivable to us. Pursuant to our agreements with the Issuing Banks, we are obligated to purchase the participation interests in all of the receivables originated through our platform, and our obligations are secured 62 by cash deposits.
Interest is earned from interest-bearing deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, money market funds, commercial paper, and U.S. Treasury securities, until those payments are cleared and credited to the intended recipient.
Interest is earned from interest-bearing deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, money market funds, corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, municipal bonds, commercial paper, U.S. treasury securities, and U.S. agency securities, until those payments are cleared and credited to the intended recipient.
Our Revenue Model We generate revenue primarily from subscription and transaction fees. Our subscription revenue is primarily based on a fixed monthly or annual rate per user charged to our customers. Our transaction revenue consists of transaction fees and interchange income on a fixed or variable rate per transaction.
Our Revenue Model We generate revenue primarily from subscription and transaction fees. Our subscription revenue is primarily based on a fixed monthly or annual rate per user charged to our customers. Our transaction revenue consists of transaction fees and interchange fees on a fixed or variable rate per transaction.
Based on our agreements with the Issuing Banks, we recognize the interchange fees as revenue gross or net of rebates received from the Issuing Banks based on our determination of whether we are the principal or the agent under the agreements.
Based on our agreements with the 65 Issuing Banks, we recognize the interchange fees as revenue gross or net of rebates received from the Issuing Banks based on our determination of whether we are the principal or the agent under the agreements.
We use these models and assumptions to determine the reserve rates applicable to the outstanding acquired card receivable balances to estimate reserves for expected credit losses. Based on historical loss experience, the probability of default decreases over time, therefore the attribute used to segment the portfolio is the length of time since an account’s credit limit origination.
We use these models and assumptions to determine the reserve rates applicable to the outstanding acquired card receivables balances to estimate reserves for expected credit losses. Based on historical loss experience, the probability of default decreases over time, therefore the attribute used to segment the portfolio is the length of time since an account’s credit limit origination.
As of June 30, 2023, our partners included some of the most trusted brands in the financial services business, including more than 85 of the top 100 accounting firms and seven of the top ten largest financial institutions for SMBs in the United States (U.S.), including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo Bank, and American Express.
As of June 30, 2024, our partners included some of the most trusted brands in the financial services business, including more than 85 of the top 100 accounting firms and seven of the top ten largest financial institutions for SMBs in the United States (U.S.), including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo Bank, and American Express.
When a spending business completes a purchase transaction, the payment to the supplier is made by the cards' Issuing Bank. Obligations incurred by the spending business in connection with their purchase transaction are reflected as receivables on the Issuing Bank’s balance sheet from the Divvy card account for the spending business.
When a spending business completes a purchase transaction, the payment to the supplier is made by the cards' Issuing Bank. Obligations incurred by the spending business in connection with their purchase transaction are reflected as receivables on the Issuing Bank's balance sheet from the BILL Divvy Corporate Card account for the spending business.
When a business applies for a Divvy card, we utilize, on behalf of the Issuing Bank, proprietary risk management capabilities to confirm the identity of the business, and perform a credit underwriting process to determine if the business is eligible for a Divvy card pursuant to our credit policies.
When a business applies for a BILL Divvy Corporate Card, we utilize, on behalf of the Issuing Bank, proprietary risk management capabilities to confirm the identity of the business, and perform a credit underwriting process to determine if the business is eligible for a BILL Divvy Corporate Card pursuant to our credit policies.
Credit Losses on Acquired Card Receivables We acquire card receivables pursuant to our contracts with certain Issuing Banks. The acquired card receivable portfolio consists of a large group of smaller balances from spending businesses across a wide range of industries.
Expected Credit Losses on Acquired Card Receivables We acquire card receivables pursuant to our contracts with certain Issuing Banks. The acquired card receivables portfolio consists of a large group of smaller balances from spending businesses across a wide range of industries.
The SMBs we serve may be particularly susceptible to changes in overall economic and financial conditions, and certain SMBs may cease operations in the event of a recession or inability to access financing.
The SMBs we serve are particularly susceptible to changes in overall economic and financial conditions, and certain SMBs may cease operations in the event of a recession or inability to access financing.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See “The Company and its Significant Accounting Policies” Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of June 30, 2023. 74
Recent Accounting Pronouncements See “The Company and its Significant Accounting Policies” Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted as of June 30, 2024.
We present our key business metrics on a consolidated basis, which we believe better reflects the performance of our consolidated business overall. Our key business metrics are defined following the table below and track our BILL standalone, Divvy, and Invoice2go solutions combined.
We present our key business metrics on a consolidated basis, which we believe better reflects the performance of our consolidated business overall. Our key business metrics are defined following the table below and track our BILL standalone, BILL Spend and Expense, and Invoice2go solutions combined.
Transactions primarily include card payments, real-time payments, check payments, ACH payments, cross-border payments, and creation of invoices. Much of our revenue comes from repeat transactions, which are an important contributor to our recurring revenue. In addition, we generate revenue from interest on funds held for customers.
Transactions primarily include card payments, real-time payments, check payments, ACH payments, cross-border payments, pay-by-card, invoice financing, and creation of invoices. Much of our revenue comes from repeat transactions, which are an important contributor to our recurring revenue. In addition, we generate revenue from interest on funds held for customers.
Excluding those customers of our financial institution partners, approximately 86% of BILL standalone customers as of June 30, 2022 were still customers as of June 30, 2023. Net Dollar-Based Retention Rate Net dollar-based retention rate is an important indicator of customer satisfaction and usage of our platform, as well as potential revenue for future periods.
Excluding those customers of our financial institution partners, approximately 83% of BILL standalone customers as of June 30, 2023 were still customers as of June 30, 2024. Net Dollar-Based Retention Rate Net dollar-based retention rate is an important indicator of customer satisfaction and usage of our platform, as well as potential revenue for future periods.
For fiscal 2023, over 87% of ou r subscription and transaction revenue from BILL standalone customers came from customers who were acquired prior to the start of the fiscal year. See "— Key Business Metrics—Businesses Using Our Solutions " below for the definition of BILL standalone customers .
For fiscal 2024, over 89% of ou r subscription and transaction revenue from BILL standalone customers came from customers who were acquired prior to the start of the fiscal year. See "— Key Business Metrics—Businesses Using Our Solutions " below for the definition of BILL standalone customers .
Our cash proceeds from our investing activities consist primarily of proceeds from the maturities and sale of corporate and customer fund available-for-sale investments. Additionally, the increase or decrease in our net cash from investing activities is impacted by the net change in acquired card receivable balances.
Our cash proceeds from our investing activities consist primarily of proceeds from the maturities and sale of corporate and customer fund available-for-sale investments and repayments of loans held for investment. Additionally, the increase or decrease in our net cash from investing activities is impacted by the net change in acquired card receivable balances.
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes – Income tax expense consists of U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes.
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes – Income tax expense consist of U.S. federal, state and foreign income taxes.
Our net dollar-based retention rate equals the Aggregate Current Period Revenue divided by Aggregate Prior Period Revenue. Our net doll ar-based retention rate was 111%, 131%, and 124% during fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Our net dollar-based retention rate equals the Aggregate Current Period Revenue divided by Aggregate Prior Period Revenue. Our net doll ar-based retention rate was 92%, 111%, and 131% during fiscal 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
The transactions that have been authorized but not cleared totaled $68.6 million as of June 30, 2023 and have not been recorded on our consolidated balance sheets. We have off-balance sheet credit exposures with these authorized but not cleared transactions; however, our expected credit losses with respect to these transactions were not material as of June 30, 2023.
The transactions that have been authorized but not cleared totaled $27.2 million as of June 30, 2024 and have not been recorded on our consolidated balance sheets. We have off-balance sheet credit exposures with these authorized but not cleared transactions; however, our expected credit losses with respect to these transactions were not material as of June 30, 2024.
Obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by receivables generated by our Divvy charge card and certain related collateral. Our Revolving Credit Facility matures in June 2024 and the outstanding borrowings are payable on or before the maturity date.
Obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility are secured by receivables generated by our BILL Divvy Corporate Card and certain related collateral. Our Revolving Credit Facility matures in June 2026 and the outstanding borrowings are payable on or before the maturity date.
A discussion regarding our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 can be found under Item 7 of Part II in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on August 22, 2022, which is available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Investor Relations section of our corporate website at investor.bill.com.
A discussion of fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 can be found under Item 7 of Part II in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, filed with the SEC on August 29, 2023, which is available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Investor Relations section of our corporate website at investor.bill.com.
We have a total borrowing commitment of $225.0 million from our Revolving Credit Facility and have drawn $135.0 million as of June 30, 2023. Our principal uses 69 of cash are funding our operations and other working capital requirements, including the contractual and other obligations discussed below.
We have a total borrowing commitment of $300.0 million from our Revolving Credit Facility and have drawn $180.0 million as of June 30, 2024. Our principal uses of cash are funding our operations and other working capital requirements, including the contractual and other obligations discussed below.
Other income (expenses), net – Other income (expenses), net consists primarily of interest income on our corporate funds, interest expense on our borrowings (including amortization issuance costs) and the lower of cost or market adjustment on card receivables sold and held for sale.
Other income (expense), net – Other income (expense), net consist primarily of interest income on our corporate funds, gain on debt extinguishment, interest expense on our borrowings (including amortization of issuance costs) and the lower of cost or market adjustment on card receivables sold and held for sale.
Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets – Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets consist of depreciation of property and equipment, and amortization of acquired intangibles, such as developed technology, customer relationship, and trade names. Amortization of capitalized internal-use software costs are excluded.
Depreciation and amortization – Depreciation and amortization consist of depreciation and amortization of property and equipment, and amortization of acquired intangibles, such as developed technology, customer relationship, and trade names. Amortization of capitalized internal-use software costs paid in cash are excluded.
Revolving Credit Facility We have a total borrowing commitment of $225.0 million pursuant to our Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, by and between our subsidiary, Divvy Peach, LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA, and the lenders party thereto (the Revolving Credit Facility), of which we borrowed $135.0 million as of June 30, 2023.
Revolving Credit Facility We have a total borrowing commitment of $300.0 million pursuant to our Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, by and between our subsidiary, Divvy Peach, LLC, Goldman Sachs Bank USA and the lenders party thereto (as amended to date, the Revolving Credit Facility), of which we borrowed $180.0 million as of June 30, 2024.
When we purchase the participation interests, the purchase price is equal to the outstanding principal balance of the receivable. In order to purchase the participation rights in the receivables, we maintain a variety of funding arrangements, including warehouse facilities and, from time-to-time, other purchase arrangements with a diverse set of funding sources.
When we purchase the participation interests, the purchase price is equal to the outstanding principal balance of the receivable. In order to purchase the participation rights in the receivables, we maintain certain funding arrangements, including warehouse facilities and, from time-to-time, other purchase arrangements with third-party funding sources.
Businesses using more than one of our solutions are included separately in the total for each solution utilized; as of June 30, 2023, this included approximately 7,200 businesses. Businesses using our solutions during a trial period are not counted as new businesses using our solutions during that period.
Businesses using more than one of our solutions are included separately in the total for each solution utilized; as of June 30, 2024, this included approximately 11,500 businesses. Businesses 64 using our solutions during a trial period are not counted as new businesses using our solutions during that period.
Our 73 models use past loss experience to estimate the probability of default and exposure at default by aged balances. We also estimate the likelihood and magnitude of recovery of previously written off ca rd receivables based on historical recovery experience.
Our models use past loss experience to estimate the probability of default and exposure at default by aged balances. We also estimate the likelihood and magnitude of recovery of previously charged-off loans based on historical recovery experience.
The following table presents a reconciliation of our free cash flow to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the periods presented (in thousands) : Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 (1) 2021 (2) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 187,768 $ (18,093) $ 4,623 Purchases of property and equipment (7,589) (5,377) (18,902) Capitalization of internal-use software costs (23,614) (10,259) (2,304) Free cash flow $ 156,565 $ (33,729) $ (16,583) (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
The following table provides a reconciliation of our free cash flow to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the periods presented (in thousands) : Year ended June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (1) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 278,771 $ 187,768 $ (18,093) Purchases of property and equipment (976) (7,589) (5,377) Capitalization of internal-use software costs (19,917) (23,614) (10,259) Free cash flow $ 257,878 $ 156,565 $ (33,729) (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
We believe non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin provide our management and investors consistency and comparability with our past financial performance and facilitate period-to-period comparisons of operations.
Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as non-GAAP gross profit, divided by total revenue. We believe non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin provide our management and investors consistency and comparability with our past financial performance and facilitate period-to-period comparisons of operations.
Our revenue could be impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency rates in the future, especially if our revenue through our international operations and international payments grows as a percentage of our revenue or our international operations increase.
Our revenue could be impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency rates in the future, especially if our revenue through our international operations and international payments grows as a percentage of our revenue or our international operations increase. In addition, interest on funds held for customers could be impacted by changes in interest rates.
(2) Includes the results of Divvy from the acquisition date on June 1, 2021. Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Our primary source of cash provided by our operating activities is our revenue from subscription and transaction fees. Our subscription revenue is primarily based on a fixed monthly or annual rate per user charged to our customers.
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Our primary source of cash provided by our operating activities is our revenue from subscription and transaction fees. Our subscription revenue is primarily based on a fixed monthly or annual rate per user charged to our customers.
Additionally, we evaluate whether to include qualitative reserves to cover losses that are expected but may not be adequately represented in the quantitative methods or the economic assumptions.
Additionally, management evaluates whether to include qualitative reserves to cover credit losses that are expected but may not be adequately represented in the quantitative methodology or the economic assumptions.
Service Costs and Expenses Service costs – Service costs consist primarily of personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation expenses, for our customer success and payment operations teams, outsourced support services for our customer success team, costs that are directly attributed to processing customers’ and spending businesses' transactions (such as the cost of printing checks, postage for mailing checks, fees associated with the issuance and processing of card transactions, fees for processing payments, such as ACH, checks, and cross-border wires), direct and amortized costs for implementing and integrating our cloud-based platform into our customers’ systems, costs for maintaining, optimizing, and securing our cloud payments infrastructure, amortization of capitalized internal-use developed software related to our platform, fees on the investment of customer funds, and allocation of overhead costs.
Service Costs and Expenses Service costs – Service costs consist primarily of personnel-related costs, including stock-based compensation, for our customer success and payment operations teams, costs that are directly attributed to processing customers’ and spending businesses' transactions (such as the cost of printing checks, postage for mailing checks, fees associated with the issuance and processing of card transactions, fees for processing payments), outsourced support services for our customer success team, direct and amortized costs for implementing and integrating our cloud-based platform into our customers’ systems, and cloud payments infrastructure costs.
(2) During fiscal 2023, the total payment volume transacted by BILL standalone customers was approximately $251.5 billion; the total card payment volume transacted by spending businesses that used Divvy cards was approximately $13.4 billion; and the total payment volume transacted by Invoice2go subscribers was approximately $1.1 billion.
(2) During fiscal 2024, the total payment volume transacted by BILL standalone customers was approximately $273.9 billion; the total card payment volume transacted by spending businesses that used BILL Divvy Corporate Cards was approximately $17.5 billion; and the total payment volume transacted by Invoice2go subscribers was approximately $1.1 billion.
The attribution method used involves judgment and impacts the timing of revenue recognition. Business Combinations We account for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires assigning the fair value of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by the acquiree at the acquisition date.
Business Combinations We account for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting, which requires assigning the fair value of purchase consideration to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed by the acquirer at the acquisition date.
When we process payment transactions, the funds flow through our bank accounts, resulting in a balance of funds held for customers. This balance is determined by volume and the type of payments processed.
When we process payment transactions, the funds flow through our bank accounts, resulting in a balance of funds held for customers. The balances may fluctuate based on volume and the type of payments processed.
W e are unable to predict the full impact that macroeconomic factors, banking sector dynamics or the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic will have on our future results of operations, liquidity, and financial condition due to numerous uncertainties, including the duration of the pandemic, the actions that may be taken by government authorities across the U.S. or other countries, changes in central bank policies and interest rates, rates of inflation, the impact to our customers, spending businesses, subscribers, partners, and suppliers, and other factors described in the section titled “ Risk Factors ” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We are unable to predict the full impact that macroeconomic factors, banking sector dynamics, or ongoing global geopolitical conflicts will have on our future results of operations, liquidity, and financial condition due to numerous uncertainties, including changes in central bank policies and interest rates, rates of inflation, the impact to our customers, spending businesses, subscribers, partners, and suppliers, and other factors described in the section titled “ Risk Factors ” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We define TPV as the total value of transactions that we process on our platform during a particular period, including transactions from BILL standalone customers, Divvy card transactions, and transactions executed by Invoice2go subscribers. Our calculation of TPV includes payments that are subsequently reversed. Such payments comprised less than 2% of TPV during each of fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021.
We define TPV as the total value of transactions that we process on our platform during a particular period, comprising transactions from BILL standalone customers, BILL Divvy Corporate Card transactions, and transactions executed by Invoice2go subscribers. Our calculation of TPV includes payments that are subsequently reversed.
(3) During fiscal 2023, the total number of transactions executed by BILL standalone customers was approximately 44.3 million; the total number of transactions executed by spending businesses that used Divvy cards was approximately 39.5 million; and the total number of transactions executed by Invoice2go subscribers was approximately 1.3 million.
(3) During fiscal 2024, the total number of transactions executed by BILL standalone customers was approximately 48.2 million; the total number of transactions executed by spending businesses that used BILL Divvy Corporate Cards was approximately 54.4 million; and the total number of transactions executed by Invoice2go subscribers was approximately 1.3 million.
The following table presents a reconciliation of our non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin to our gross profit and gross margin for the periods presented (amounts in thousands) : 68 Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 (1) 2021 (2) Revenue $ 1,058,468 $ 641,959 $ 238,265 Gross profit $ 864,491 $ 496,955 $ 176,459 Add: Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets (3) 42,967 39,508 5,230 Stock-based compensation charged to expenses and related payroll taxes 9,428 5,599 3,309 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 916,886 $ 542,062 $ 184,998 Gross margin 81.7 % 77.4 % 74.1 % Non-GAAP gross margin 86.6 % 84.4 % 77.6 % (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
The following table shows a reconciliation of our non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin to our gross profit and gross margin for the periods presented (amounts in thousands) : Year ended June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (1) Revenue $ 1,290,172 $ 1,058,468 $ 641,959 Gross profit 1,055,556 864,491 496,955 Add: Depreciation and amortization (2) 44,722 42,967 39,508 Stock-based compensation and related payroll taxes charged to cost of revenue 9,594 9,428 5,599 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 1,109,872 $ 916,886 $ 542,062 Gross margin 81.8 % 81.7 % 77.4 % Non-GAAP gross margin 86.0 % 86.6 % 84.4 % (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
This metric provides an important indication of the aggregate value of transactions that businesses using our solutions are completing on our platform and is an indicator of our ability to generate revenue from businesses using our solutions.
The more they use and rely upon our product offerings to automate their operations, the more transactions they process on our platform. This metric provides an important indication of the aggregate value of transactions that businesses using our solutions are completing on our platform and is an indicator of our ability to generate revenue from businesses using our solutions.
As we add customers and partners, we expect our network to continue to grow organically. We have grown rapidly and scaled our business operations in recent periods. Our revenue was $1.1 billion and $642.0 million during fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively, an increase of $416.5 million.
As we add customers and partners, we expect our network to continue to grow organically. We have grown rapidly and scaled our business operations in recent periods. Our revenue was $1.3 billion and $1.1 billion during fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively, a year-over-year increase of $231.7 million.
Our research and development expenses decreased to 30% as a percentage of revenue during fiscal 2023 from 34% during fiscal 2022, primarily due to a higher revenue growth rate but a relatively lower increase in personnel-related expenses as a percentage of revenue and decrease in consulting costs during fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022.
Our research and development expenses decreased to 25% as a percentage of revenue during fiscal 2024 from 30% during fiscal 2023, primarily due to a higher revenue growth rate but a relatively lower increase in personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation, as a percentage of revenue.
Subscription fees are fixed monthly or annually and charged to customers for the use of our platform to process transactions. Subscription fees are generally charged either on a per user or per customer account per period basis, normally monthly or annually. Transaction fees are fees collected for each transaction processed, on either a fixed or variable fee basis.
Components of Results of Operations Revenue We generate revenue primarily from subscription and transaction fees. Subscription fees are fixed monthly or annually and charged to customers for the use of our platform to process transactions. Subscription fees are generally charged either on a per user or per customer account per period basis, normally monthly or annually.
We acquire new businesses to use our solutions directly through digital marketing and inside sales, and indirectly through accounting firms and financial institution partnerships.
We efficiently reach SMBs through our proven direct and indirect go-to-market strategies. We acquire new businesses to use our solutions directly through digital marketing and inside sales, and indirectly through accounting firms and financial institution partnerships.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $187.8 million during fiscal 2023 compared to a net cash used of $18.1 million during fiscal 2022. The net cash provided during fiscal 2023 was due mainly to the increase in our revenue during the year.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $278.8 million during fiscal 2024 compared to $187.8 million during fiscal 2023. The net change was due mainly to the increase in our revenue during the year.
Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes during fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, consists of the reduction to the net deferred tax liability, offset by an estimated cash tax liability as a result of the mandatory R&D capitalization by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which was effective beginning fiscal 2023.
Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes during fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, consists of a current federal and state tax liability as a result of the mandatory R&D capitalization by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which became effective for us beginning fiscal 2023.
(5) Includes Divvy metrics from the acquisition date on June 1, 2021. 60 Businesses Using Our Solutions For the purposes of measuring our key business metrics, we define businesses using our solutions as the summation of: (A) customers that are either billed directly by us or for which we bill our partners for our BILL standalone products during a particular period, (B) spending businesses that use Divvy's spend and expense management products during the period, and (C) Invoice2go subscribers during the period.
Businesses Using Our Solutions For the purposes of measuring our key business metrics, we define businesses using our solutions as the summation of: (A) businesses that are either billed directly by us or for which we bill our partners for use of our core BILL accounts payable and receivable platform during a particular period (BILL standalone customers), (B) spending businesses that use our BILL Spend and Expense product during the period, and (C) Invoice2go subscribers during the period.
We believe free cash flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash (if any) that is available, after purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of internal-use software costs, for operational expenses and investment in our business. Free cash flow is useful to investors as a liquidity measure because it measures our ability to generate or use cash.
We believe free cash flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash (if any) that is generated, after incurring operating expenses, purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of internal-use software costs, for future operational expenses and investment in our business.
Our net cash provided by investing activities was $259.3 million during fiscal 2023 compared to net cash used of $1.1 billion during fiscal 2022 due primarily to the increase in proceeds from maturities of corporate and customer short-term investments, partially offset by the increase in acquired card receivables.
Our net cash used in investing activities was $409.4 million during fiscal 2024 compared to net cash provided of $259.3 million during fiscal 2023. The net change was primarily due to the decrease in proceeds from maturities of corporate and customer short-term investments.
As of June 30, % Growth as of June 30, 2023 2022 (4) 2021 (5) 2023 2022 Businesses using our solutions (1) 461,000 400,100 131,900 15 % 203 % Year ended June 30, % Growth Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 (4) 2021 (5) 2023 2022 Total Payment Volume (amounts in billions) (2) $ 266.0 $ 228.1 $ 140.7 17 % 62 % Year ended June 30, % Growth Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 (4) 2021 (5) 2023 2022 Transactions processed (in millions) (3) 85.1 62.9 30.6 35 % 105 % (1) As of June 30, 2023, the total number of BILL standalone customers was approximately 201,000; the total number of spending businesses that used Divvy's spend and expense management products was approximately 29,200, and the total number of Invoice2go subscribers was approximately 230,800.
As of June 30, % Growth as of June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (4) 2024 2023 Businesses using our solutions (1) 474,600 461,000 400,100 3 % 15 % Year ended June 30, % Growth Year ended June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (4) 2024 2023 Total Payment Volume (amounts in billions) (2) $ 292.4 $ 266.0 $ 228.1 10 % 17 % Year ended June 30, % Growth Year ended June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (4) 2024 2023 Transactions processed (in millions) (3) 103.8 85.1 62.9 22 % 35 % (1) As of June 30, 2024, the total number of BILL standalone customers was approximately 222,000; the total number of spending businesses that used our BILL Spend and Expense solution was approximately 34,800, and the total number of Invoice2go subscribers was approximately 217,800.
Free Cash Flow Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, adjusted by purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of internal-use software costs.
(2) Consists of depreciation of property and equipment and amortization of developed technology, excluding amortization of capitalized internal-use software costs paid in cash. Free Cash Flow Free cash flow is a non-GAAP measure defined as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, adjusted by purchases of property and equipment and capitalization of internal-use software costs.
We generally also charge these customers transaction fees based on transaction volume and the category of transaction. The contractual price for subscription and transaction services is based on either negotiated fees or the rates published on our website.
We generally also charge these customers transaction fees based on transaction volume and the category of transaction. The contractual price for subscription and transaction services is based on either negotiated fees or the rates published on our website. Revenue recognized excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as sales taxes collected and remitted to governmental authorities.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core operating performance.
The current tax liability was offset by the reduction to the net deferred tax liability. Non-GAAP Financial Measures To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core operating performance.
For additional discussion about our 2025 Notes and the capped call transactions, refer to Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Refer to Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on the Restructuring Plan.
In January 2023, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock (the Share Repurchase Program).
In January 2023, our board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $300.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock (the January 2023 Share Repurchase Program). We completed the repurchase of shares with an aggregate value equal to the full authorized amount under the January 2023 Share Repurchase Program by December 31, 2023.
Once our business needs and obligations are met, cash can be used to maintain a strong balance sheet and invest in future growth.
Additionally, free cash flow does not represent the total increase or decrease in our cash balance for a given period. Once our business needs and obligations are met, cash can be used to maintain a strong balance sheet and invest in future growth.
The relevant metrics for each of BILL standalone, Divvy, and Invoice2go, respectively, are set forth in the footnotes to the table. The calculation of the key business metrics and other measures discussed below may differ from other similarly-titled metrics used by other companies, securities analysts, or investors.
The calculation of the key business metrics and other measures discussed below may differ from other similarly-titled metrics used by other companies, securities analysts, or investors.
Our sales and marketing expenses increased to 49% as a percentage of revenue during fiscal 2023 from 48% during fiscal 2022, primarily due to higher rewards expense and stock-based compensation expense recognized during fiscal 2023.
Our sales and marketing expenses decreased to 37% as a percentage of revenue during fiscal 2024 from 49% during fiscal 2023, primarily due to a higher revenue growth rate and decreases in personnel-related expenses, including stock-based compensation, recognized during fiscal 2024.
We maintain a full valuation allowance against our U.S. federal, state and Australian net deferred tax assets as we have concluded that it is not more likely than not that we will realize our net deferred tax assets. 63 Results of Operations The following table sets forth our results of operations together with the dollar and percentage change for the periods presented (amounts in thousands): Year ended June 30, Change (2023 compared to 2022) Change (2022 compared to 2021) 2023 2022 (1) 2021 (2) Amount % Amount % Revenue Subscription and transaction fees (4) $ 944,710 $ 633,365 $ 232,255 $ 311,345 49 % $ 401,110 173 % Interest on funds held for customers 113,758 8,594 6,010 105,164 1224 % 2,584 43 % Total revenue 1,058,468 641,959 238,265 416,509 65 % 403,694 169 % Cost of revenue Service costs (4) 151,010 105,496 56,576 45,514 43 % 48,920 86 % Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets (3) 42,967 39,508 5,230 3,459 9 % 34,278 655 % Total cost of revenue 193,977 145,004 61,806 48,973 34 % 83,198 135 % Gross profit 864,491 496,955 176,459 367,536 74 % 320,496 182 % Operating expenses Research and development (4) 314,632 219,818 89,503 94,814 43 % 130,315 146 % Sales and marketing (4)(5) 515,858 307,151 67,935 208,707 68 % 239,216 352 % General and administrative (4) 281,278 241,174 128,116 40,104 17 % 113,058 88 % Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets (3) 48,496 45,630 4,872 2,866 6 % 40,758 837 % Total operating expenses 1,160,264 813,773 290,426 346,491 43 % 523,347 180 % Loss from operations (295,773) (316,818) (113,967) 21,045 (7) % (202,851) 178 % Other income (expense), net 72,856 (13,861) (25,370) 86,717 (626) % 11,509 (45) % Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes (222,917) (330,679) (139,337) 107,762 (33) % (191,342) 137 % Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 808 (4,318) (40,617) 5,126 (119) % 36,299 (89) % Net loss $ (223,725) $ (326,361) $ (98,720) $ 102,636 (31) % $ (227,641) 231 % (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
We maintain a full valuation allowance against our U.S. federal, state and Australian net deferred tax assets as we have concluded that it is more likely than not that we will not realize our net deferred tax assets. 67 Results of Operations The following table sets forth our results of operations together with the dollar and percentage change for the periods presented (amounts in thousands): Year ended June 30, Change (2024 compared to 2023) Change (2023 compared to 2022) 2024 2023 2022 (1) Amount % Amount % Revenue Subscription and transaction fees (2) $ 1,122,733 $ 944,710 $ 633,365 $ 178,023 19 % $ 311,345 49 % Interest on funds held for customers 167,439 113,758 8,594 53,681 47 % 105,164 1224 % Total revenue 1,290,172 1,058,468 641,959 231,704 22 % 416,509 65 % Cost of revenue Service costs (2) 189,894 151,010 105,496 38,884 26 % 45,514 43 % Depreciation and amortization (3) 44,722 42,967 39,508 1,755 4 % 3,459 9 % Total cost of revenue 234,616 193,977 145,004 40,639 21 % 48,973 34 % Gross profit 1,055,556 864,491 496,955 191,065 22 % 367,536 74 % Operating expenses Research and development (2) 336,754 314,632 219,818 22,122 7 % 94,814 43 % Sales and marketing (2) 478,540 515,858 307,151 (37,318) (7) % 208,707 68 % General and administrative (2) (4) 277,662 249,054 221,030 28,608 11 % 28,024 13 % Provision for expected credit losses (4) 60,105 32,224 20,144 27,881 87 % 12,080 60 % Depreciation and amortization (3) 49,072 48,496 45,630 576 1 % 2,866 6 % Restructuring 27,587 — — 27,587 100 % — — % Total operating expenses 1,229,720 1,160,264 813,773 69,456 6 % 346,491 43 % Operating loss (174,164) (295,773) (316,818) 121,609 (41) % 21,045 (7) % Other income (expense), net 147,845 72,856 (13,861) 74,989 103 % 86,717 (626) % Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes (26,319) (222,917) (330,679) 196,598 (88) % 107,762 (33) % Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 2,559 808 (4,318) 1,751 217 % 5,126 (119) % Net loss $ (28,878) $ (223,725) $ (326,361) $ 194,847 (87) % $ 102,636 (31) % (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
The macroeconomic environment has caused our BILL standalone customers and Divvy spending businesses to moderate their expenditures, which has resulted in lower payment volume growth through our solutions than historical trends, which in turn has led to lower transaction fee growth than historical trends.
The macroeconomic environment has caused our BILL standalone customers and spending businesses using BILL Spend and Expense to moderate their expenditures and, in certain cases, shift to lower-cost methods of payment, resulting in lower payment volume growth and lower transaction fee growth than historical trends.
Key Business Metrics We regularly review several metrics, including the key business metrics presented in the table below (as well as the additional metrics described in "Our Business Model "), to measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, prepare financial projections, and make strategic decisions. We periodically review and revise these metrics to reflect changes in our business.
For BILL standalone customers acquired during fiscal 2023, the average payback period was approximately six quarters. 63 Key Business Metrics We regularly review several metrics, including the key business metrics presented in the table below (as well as the additional metrics described in "Our Business Model "), to measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, prepare financial projections, and make strategic decisions.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities Our cash proceeds from our financing activities consist primarily of proceeds from line of credit borrowings, exercises of stock options, increase in prepaid card deposits, employee purchases of our common stock under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) and proceeds from public offerings of our common stock and issuance of convertible notes.
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Our cash proceeds from our financing activities consist primarily of proceeds from line of credit borrowings, employee purchases of our common stock under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Our cash usage for our financing activities consists primarily of the repurchase of convertible senior notes and repurchases of shares.
Other than our expected credit loss exposure on the card transactions that have not cleared, we had no other off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources as of June 30, 2023. 72 Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Other than our expected credit loss exposure on the card transactions that have not cleared, we had no other off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources as of June 30, 2024. 76 As of June 30, 2024, we, in partnership with the Issuing Banks and the Originating Bank Partner, had approximately $2.8 billion in unused credit available to spending businesses and borrowers using our invoice financing product.
Cash Flows Below is a summary of our consolidated cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands): Year ended June 30, 2023 2022 (1) 2021 (2) Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 187,768 $ (18,093) $ 4,623 Investing activities $ 259,285 $ (1,127,302) $ (1,426,890) Financing activities $ 235,110 $ 2,878,566 $ 1,639,583 70 (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
Depending on market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors, we may consider initiating additional share repurchase programs or repurchasing additional Notes. 74 Cash Flows Below is a summary of our consolidated cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands): Year ended June 30, 2024 2023 2022 (1) Net cash provided by (used in): Operating activities $ 278,771 $ 187,768 $ (18,093) Investing activities $ (409,374) $ 259,285 $ (1,127,302) Financing activities $ (742,599) $ 235,110 $ 2,878,566 (1) Includes the results of Invoice2go from the acquisition date on September 1, 2021.
Once approved for a Divvy card, the spending business is provided a credit limit and can use the Divvy software to request virtual cards or physical cards. 58 The majority of cards on our platform are issued by Cross River Bank, a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured New Jersey state chartered bank, and WEX Bank, an FDIC-insured Utah state chartered bank.
The majority of cards on our platform are issued by Cross River Bank, a Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)-insured New Jersey state chartered bank, and WEX Bank, an FDIC-insured Utah state chartered bank.
We generated net losses of $223.7 million and $326.4 million during fiscal 2023 and 2022, respectively. Macroeconomic and Other Factors Ongoing interest rate increases and persistent inflation in the U.S. and other markets globally have increased the risk of an economic recession and volatility and dislocation in the capital and credit markets in the U.S. and globally.
We generated net losses of $28.9 million and $223.7 million during fiscal 2024 and 2023, respectively. Macroeconomic and Other Factors Elevated interest rates and recent inflation in the U.S. and other markets globally have increased economic volatility and led to tightening in credit markets in the U.S. and globally.
The qualitative reserves address possible limitations within the models or factors not included within the models, such as external conditions, changes in underwriting strategies, the nature and volume of the portfolio, and the volume and severity of past due accounts.
The qualitative reserves address possible limitations within the models or factors not included within the models, such as external conditions, changes in underwriting strategies, the nature and volume of the portfolio, and the volume and severity of past due accounts. 77 We review our assumptions periodically and the amount of allowance that we recorded may be impacted by actual performance of the acquired card receivables and changes in any of the assumptions used.
Hundreds of thousands of businesses rely on BILL to more efficiently control their payables, receivables, and spend and expense management. Our network connects millions of members so they can pay or get paid faster. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we are a trusted partner of leading U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers.
Hundreds of thousands of businesses rely on BILL’s proprietary network of millions of members to pay or get paid faster. Headquartered in San Jose, California, we are a trusted partner of leading U.S. financial institutions, accounting firms, and accounting software providers. Our purpose-built, AI-enabled financial software platform creates seamless connections between our customers, their suppliers, and their clients.
See "— Key Business Metrics—Businesses Using Our Solutions " below for the definition of BILL standalone customer . For BILL standalone customers acquired during fiscal 2022, the average payback period was approximately five quarters.
See "— Key Business Metrics—Businesses Using Our Solutions " below for the definition of BILL standalone customer .
This revenue can fluctuate depending on the amount of customer funds held, as well as our yield on customer funds invested, which is influenced by market interest rates and our investments. Our Receivables Purchases and Servicing Model We market Divvy charge cards to potential spending businesses and issue business-purpose charge cards through our card issuing partner banks (Issuing Banks).
This revenue can fluctuate depending on the amount of customer funds held, as well as our yield on customer funds invested, which is influenced by market interest rates and our investments.
(2) Includes the results of Divvy from the acquisition date on June 1, 2021. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of June 30, 2023 , our principal sources of liquidity were our cash and cash equivalents of $1.6 billion, our available-for-sale short-term investments of $1.0 billion, and our available undrawn Revolving Credit Facility (as defined below) of $90.0 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of June 30, 2024 , our principal sources of liquidity were our cash and cash equivalents of $985.9 million, our available-for-sale short-term investments of $601.5 million, and our available undrawn Revolving 73 Credit Facility (as defined below) of $120.0 million.