Biggest changeThe following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data for the periods indicated: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 427,713 $ 339,586 $ 278,459 Professional services 64,681 47,344 45,817 Total revenue: 492,394 386,930 324,276 Costs of revenue: Costs of subscription (1) 89,896 77,033 77,796 Costs of professional services (1) 57,655 45,049 45,363 Total costs of revenue 147,551 122,082 123,159 Gross profit 344,843 264,848 201,117 Operating expenses: Research and development (1) 60,591 40,280 32,481 Sales and marketing (1)(2) 286,963 185,797 163,994 General and administrative (1) 84,759 64,348 40,171 Litigation settlement 12,000 — — Total operating expenses 444,313 290,425 236,646 Operating loss (99,470) (25,577) (35,529) Other expense, net (5,084) (8,616) (927) Loss before provision for income taxes (104,554) (34,193) (36,456) Provision for income taxes 6,916 3,777 3,325 Net loss (111,470) (37,970) (39,781) Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests — — 27 Net loss attributable to Sprinklr (111,470) (37,970) (39,754) Deemed dividend in relation to tender offer — (600) — Net loss attributable to Sprinklr common stockholders $ (111,470) $ (38,570) $ (39,754) 58 (1) Includes stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized, as follows: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of subscription $ 1,794 $ 2,012 $ 156 Cost of professional services 2,448 1,658 357 Research and development 6,417 4,804 1,430 Sales and marketing 19,929 14,976 4,173 General and administrative 19,543 21,619 4,050 Stock-based compensation expense, net of amounts capitalized $ 50,131 $ 45,069 $ 10,166 (2) Includes amortization of acquired intangible assets as follows: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Sales and marketing $ 412 $ 626 $ 203 Amortization of acquired intangible assets $ 412 $ 626 $ 203 59 The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenue: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription 87 % 88 % 86 % Professional services 13 % 12 % 14 % Total revenue: 100 % 100 % 100 % Costs of revenue: Costs of subscription 18 % 20 % 24 % Costs of professional services 12 % 12 % 14 % Total costs of revenue 30 % 32 % 38 % Gross profit Operating expenses: Research and development 12 % 10 % 10 % Sales and marketing 58 % 48 % 51 % General and administrative 17 % 17 % 12 % Litigation settlement 2 % 0 % 0 % Total operating expenses 88 % 75 % 73 % Operating loss (20) % (7) % (11) % Other expense, net (1) % (2) % 0 % Loss before provision for income taxes (21) % (9) % (11) % Provision for income taxes 1 % 1 % 1 % Net loss (23) % (10) % (12) % Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 0 % 0 % 0 % Net loss attributable to Sprinklr (23) % (10) % (12) % Deemed dividend in relation to tender offer 0 % 0 % 0 % Net loss attributable to Sprinklr common stockholders (23) % (10) % (12) % 60 Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended January 31, 2022, and 2021 Revenue Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) Subscription $ 427,713 $ 339,586 $ 88,127 26 % Professional services 64,681 47,344 17,337 37 % Total Revenues: $ 492,394 $ 386,930 $ 105,464 27 % Total revenues increased $105.5 million, or 27%, in fiscal year 2022, compared to fiscal year 2021, and was comprised of an increase in subscription revenue of $88.1 million, or 26%, and an increase in professional services of $17.3 million, or 37%.
Biggest changeOur annual estimated effective tax rate differed from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to a full valuation allowance related to our U.S. deferred tax assets, partially offset by U.S. current state taxes and foreign tax rate differential on non-U.S. income. 59 Results of Operations The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data for the periods indicated: Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Revenue: Subscription $ 548,649 $ 427,713 $ 339,586 Professional services 69,541 64,681 47,344 Total revenue 618,190 492,394 386,930 Costs of revenue: Costs of subscription (1) 102,276 89,896 77,033 Costs of professional services (1) 61,449 57,655 45,049 Total costs of revenue 163,725 147,551 122,082 Gross profit 454,465 344,843 264,848 Operating expense: Research and development (1) 76,658 60,591 40,280 Sales and marketing (1)(2) 336,719 286,963 185,797 General and administrative (1) 92,312 84,759 64,348 Litigation settlement — 12,000 — Total operating expense 505,689 444,313 290,425 Operating loss (51,224) (99,470) (25,577) Other income (expense), net 3,756 (5,084) (8,616) Loss before provision for income taxes (47,468) (104,554) (34,193) Provision for income taxes 8,274 6,916 3,777 Net loss (55,742) (111,470) (37,970) Deemed dividend in relation to tender offer — — (600) Net loss attributable to Sprinklr common stockholders $ (55,742) $ (111,470) $ (38,570) (1) Includes stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized, as follows: Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Cost of subscription $ 1,528 $ 1,794 $ 2,012 Cost of professional services 2,249 2,448 1,658 Research and development 10,678 6,417 4,804 Sales and marketing 26,651 19,929 14,976 General and administrative 14,411 19,543 21,619 Stock-based compensation, net of amounts capitalized $ 55,517 $ 50,131 $ 45,069 (2) Includes amortization of acquired intangible assets as follows: Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Sales and marketing $ 475 $ 412 $ 626 Amortization of acquired intangible assets $ 475 $ 412 $ 626 60 The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenue: Year Ended January 31, 2023 2022 2021 Revenue: Subscription 89 % 87 % 88 % Professional services 11 % 13 % 12 % Total revenue 100 % 100 % 100 % Costs of revenue: Costs of subscription 17 % 18 % 20 % Costs of professional services 10 % 12 % 12 % Total costs of revenue 26 % 30 % 32 % Operating expense: Research and development 12 % 12 % 10 % Sales and marketing 54 % 58 % 48 % General and administrative 15 % 17 % 17 % Litigation settlement 0 % 2 % 0 % Total operating expense 82 % 88 % 75 % Operating loss (8) % (20) % (7) % Other income (expense), net 1 % (1) % (2) % Loss before provision for income taxes (8) % (21) % (9) % Provision for income taxes 1 % 1 % 1 % Net loss (9) % (23) % (10) % Deemed dividend in relation to tender offer 0 % 0 % 0 % Net loss attributable to Sprinklr common stockholders (9) % (23) % (10) % Comparison of Fiscal Years Ended January 31, 2023 and 2022 Revenue Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Subscription $ 548,649 $ 427,713 $ 120,936 28 % Professional services 69,541 64,681 4,860 8 % Total revenue $ 618,190 $ 492,394 $ 125,796 26 % Total revenue increased $125.8 million, or 26%, in fiscal year 2023, compared to fiscal year 2022, and was comprised of an increase in subscription revenue of $120.9 million, or 28%, and an increase in professional services of $4.9 million, or 8%.
Costs of Revenue Costs of Subscription Revenue Costs of subscription revenue consists primarily of costs to host our software platform, data costs, including cost of third-party data utilized in our platform, personnel-related expenses for our subscription and support operations personnel, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, and stock-based compensation professional fees, software costs, travel expenses, the amortization of our capitalized internal-use software and allocated overhead expenses, including facilities costs for our subscription and support operations.
Costs of Revenue Costs of Subscription Revenue Costs of subscription revenue consists primarily of costs to host our software platform, data costs, including cost of third-party data utilized in our platform, personnel-related expenses for our subscription and support operations personnel, including salaries, benefits, bonuses, stock-based compensation, professional fees, software costs, travel expenses, the amortization of our capitalized internal-use software and allocated overhead expenses, including facilities costs for our subscription and support operations.
Other Expense, Net Other expense, net, consists of interest expense, interest income on invested cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, foreign currency transaction gains and losses and other expenses and gains. Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to foreign and U.S. jurisdictions in which we conduct business.
Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net, consists of interest income on invested cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities, interest expense, foreign currency transaction gains and losses and other expenses and gains. Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to foreign and U.S. jurisdictions in which we conduct business.
We expect our free cash flow to fluctuate in future periods with changes in our operating expenses and as we continue to invest in our growth.
We expect our free cash flow to fluctuate in future periods with changes in our operating expenses and as we continue to invest in our growth.
Operating Activities For the fiscal year 2022, cash used in operating activities was $32.9 million resulting from net loss of $111.5 million offset by net non-cash expenses of $72.2 million and $6.3 million net cash flow provided as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
For the fiscal year 2022, cash used in operating activities was $32.9 million resulting from net loss of $111.5 million offset by net non-cash expenses of $72.2 million and $6.3 million net cash flow provided as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
Sales of additional equity could 69 result in dilution to our stockholders. If we raise funds by borrowing from third parties, the terms of those financing arrangements would require us to incur interest expense and may include negative covenants or other restrictions on our business that could impair our operating flexibility.
Sales of additional equity could result in dilution to our stockholders. If we raise funds by borrowing from third parties, the terms of those financing arrangements would require us to incur interest expense and may include negative covenants or other restrictions on our business that could impair our operating flexibility.
On June 25, 2021, we completed our IPO, in which we issued and sold 16,625,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share. On July 1, 2021, underwriters’ option to purchase 1,662,500 additional shares of Class A common stock was exercised in full.
On June 25, 2021, we completed our IPO, in which we issued and sold 16,625,000 shares of our Class A common stock at a public offering price of $16.00 per share. On July 1, 2021, the underwriters’ option to purchase 1,662,500 additional shares of Class A common stock was exercised in full.
Revenue Recognition At times, revenue recognition requires significant judgment, especially for our arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, or deliverables, such as arrangements that include promises to transfer multiple subscription services, premium support, professional services and managed services. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract with a customer to transfer products or services that are distinct.
Revenue Recognition At times, revenue recognition requires judgment, especially for our arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, or deliverables, such as arrangements that include promises to transfer multiple subscription services, premium support, professional services and managed services. A performance obligation is a promise in a contract with a customer to transfer products or services that are distinct.
The increase was related to a higher foreign income tax liability on our non-U.S. subsidiaries. 66 Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance: • Non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin • Non-GAAP operating (loss) income and non-GAAP operating margin • Non-GAAP net (loss) income and non-GAAP net (loss) income per share We define these non-GAAP financial measures as the respective GAAP measures, excluding, as applicable, stock-based compensation expense-related charges, charges on litigation settlements and amortization of acquired intangible assets.
The increase was related to higher foreign income tax liability on our non-U.S. subsidiaries. 63 Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance: • Non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin • Non-GAAP operating (loss) income and non-GAAP operating margin • Non-GAAP net (loss) income and non-GAAP net (loss) income per share We define these non-GAAP financial measures as the respective GAAP measures, excluding, as applicable, stock-based compensation expense-related charges, charges on litigation settlements and amortization of acquired intangible assets.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses include personnel costs associated with administrative services, such as legal, human resources, information technology, accounting, and finance functions, as well as professional fees, software costs, travel expenses and allocated overhead expense, including facilities costs and any corporate overhead expenses not allocated to other expense categories.
General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expense includes personnel costs associated with administrative services, such as legal, human resources, information technology, accounting, and finance functions, as well as professional fees, software costs, travel expenses and allocated overhead expense, including facilities costs and any corporate overhead expenses not allocated to other expense categories.
We do this with a new category of enterprise software – Unified Customer Experience Management (“Unified-CXM”) – that enables every customer-facing function across the front office, from Customer Care to Marketing, to collaborate across internal silos, communicate across digital channels, and leverage a complete suite of modern capabilities to deliver better, more human customer experiences at scale – all on one unified, AI-powered platform.
We do this with a new category of enterprise software – Unified Customer Experience Management (“Unified-CXM”) – that enables every customer-facing function across the front office, from Customer Service to Marketing, to collaborate across internal silos, communicate across digital channels, and leverage a complete suite of capabilities to deliver better, more human customer experiences at scale – all on one unified, AI-powered platform.
Determining whether products and services are distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately or combined as one unit of accounting may require significant judgment. 71 Subscription services are distinct as such offerings are often sold separately.
Determining whether products and services are distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately or combined as one unit of accounting may require judgment. Subscription services are distinct as such offerings are often sold separately.
We believe that it is useful to exclude stock-based compensation expense-related charges and amortization of acquired intangible assets in order to better understand the long-term performance of our core business and to facilitate comparison of our results to those of peer companies over multiple pe riods.
We believe that it is useful to exclude stock-based compensation expense-related charges and amortization of acquired intangible assets in order to better understand the long-term performance of our core business and to facilitate comparison of our results to those of peer companies over multiple periods.
We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to grow our business. We also anticipate that we will incur additional costs for employees and third-party consulting services as we operate as a public company, which may cause our general and administrative expenses to fluctuate as a percentage of revenue from period to period.
We expect our general and administrative expense to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to grow our business. We also anticipate that we will incur additional costs for employees and third-party consulting services, which may cause our general and administrative expense to fluctuate as a percentage of revenue from period to period.
We calculate NDE by dividing (i) subscription revenue in the trailing 12-month period from those customers who were on our 55 platform during the prior 12-month period by (ii) subscription revenue from the same customers in the prior 12-month period.
We calculate NDE by dividing (i) subscription revenue in the trailing 12-month period from those customers who were on our platform during the most recent prior 12-month period by (ii) subscription revenue from the same customers in the preceding prior 12-month period.
Research and Development Expenses Research and development expenses consist primarily of costs relating to the maintenance, continued development and enhancement of our cloud-based software platform and include personnel-related expenses for our research and development organization, professional fees, travel expenses and allocated overhead expenses, including facilities costs.
Research and Development Expense Research and development expense consists primarily of costs relating to the maintenance, continued development and enhancement of our cloud-based software platform and includes personnel-related expense for our research and development organization, professional fees, travel expenses and allocated overhead expenses, including facilities costs.
The increase in subscription revenue for the fiscal year 2022, compared to the fiscal year 2021, was due primarily to increased demand for our solutions from new customers and an increase in revenue from existing customers driven by the purchase of additional quantities of current subscription solutions and the purchase of additional solutions within our platform.
The increase in subscription revenue for the fiscal year 2023, compared to the fiscal year 2022, was due primarily to (i) increased demand for our solutions from new customers and (ii) an increase in revenue from existing customers driven by the purchase of additional quantities of current subscription solutions and additional add-on solutions within our platform.
Our customers include global enterprises across a broad array of industries and geographies, as well as marketing agencies and government departments along with non-profit and educational institutions. Our customers are located in over 60 countries and use our AI powered CXM platform in over 50 languages.
Our customers include global enterprises across a broad array of industries and geographies, as well as marketing agencies and government departments along with non-profit and educational institutions. Our customers are located in over 70 countries and use our platform in over 100 languages.
Our gross margin on subscription revenue is significantly higher than our gross margin on professional services revenue, so our gross margin may vary from period to period if our mix of revenue or costs of revenue fluctuates.
Our gross margin on subscription revenue is significantly higher than our gross margin on professional services revenue, and as a result our gross margin may vary from period to period if our mix of revenue or costs of revenue fluctuates.
The settlement amount was recorded as a one-time operating expense charge in fiscal year 2022. 68 Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview As of January 31, 2022, our principal sources of liquidity were $321.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, $211.0 million of highly liquid marketable securities and an available line of credit of $50.0 million under our revolving credit facility.
The settlement amount was recorded as a one-time operating expense charge in fiscal year 2022, which was paid in fiscal year 2023. 65 Liquidity and Capital Resources Overview As of January 31, 2023, our principal sources of liquidity were $188.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, $390.2 million of highly liquid marketable securities and an available line of credit of $50.0 million under our revolving credit facility.
As of January 31, 2022, we had 1,166 customers spanning organizations of a broad range of sizes and industries, including more than 50% of the Fortune 100 companies, compared to 1,014 customers as of January 31, 2021.
As of January 31, 2023, we had 1,428 customers spanning organizations of a broad range of sizes and industries, including more than two-thirds of the Fortune 100 companies, compared to 1,166 customers as of January 31, 2022.
We define our large customers as customers with greater than or equal to $1.0 million in subscription revenue on a trailing 12-month basis, as of the period presented. As of January 31, 2022, we had 82 large customers compared to 65 as of January 31, 2021.
We define our large customers as customers with greater than or equal to $1.0 million in subscription revenue on a trailing 12-month basis, as of the period presented.
The increase in cost of subscription revenue was due primarily to higher costs related to third-party cloud infrastructure necessary to meet our increased customer demand, which included a $6.5 million increase in the costs to host our software platform, and a $3.7 million increase in our data costs, as well as a $1.8 million increase in personnel costs.
The increase in cost of subscription revenue was due primarily to higher costs related to third-party cloud infrastructure necessary to meet our increased customer demand, which included a combined $10.6 million increase in costs to host our software platform and our data costs.
We expect that gross profit and gross margin will continue to be affected by various factors, including our pricing, our mix of revenues and the costs required to deliver those revenues.
Gross Profit and Gross Margin Gross profit is total revenue less total costs of revenue. Gross margin is gross profit expressed as a percentage of total revenue. We expect that gross profit and gross margin will continue to be affected by various factors, including our pricing, our mix of revenues and the costs required to deliver those revenues.
As a result, our non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. 67 A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP : Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Non-GAAP gross profit: GAAP gross profit $ 344,843 $ 264,848 $ 201,117 Stock-based compensation expense-related charges (1) 4,355 3,670 513 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 349,198 $ 268,518 $ 201,630 Gross margin 70 % 68 % 62 % Non-GAAP gross margin 71 % 69 % 62 % Non-GAAP operating (loss) income: GAAP operating loss $ (99,470) $ (25,577) $ (35,529) Stock-based compensation expense-related charges (2) 51,552 45,069 10,166 Litigation settlement (3) 12,000 — — Amortization of acquired intangible assets 412 626 203 Non-GAAP operating (loss) income $ (35,506) $ 20,118 $ (25,160) Operating margin (20) % (7) % (11) % Non-GAAP operating margin (7) % 5 % (8) % Non-GAAP net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share: GAAP net loss: $ (111,470) $ (38,570) $ (39,754) Stock-based compensation expense-related charges (2) 51,552 45,069 10,166 Litigation settlement (3) 12,000 — — Amortization of acquired intangible assets 412 626 203 Non-GAAP net (loss) income $ (47,506) $ 7,125 $ (29,385) Less: amounts allocated to participating securities — (3,884) — Non-GAAP net (loss) income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ (47,506) $ 3,241 $ (29,385) Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net (loss) income per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders - basic 195,020 90,378 84,343 Non-GAAP net (loss) income per common share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ (0.24) $ 0.04 $ (0.35) Free cash flow: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (32,922) $ 7,311 $ 18,966 Purchases of property and equipment (6,148) (2,701) (2,633) Capitalized internal-use software (6,258) (3,783) (2,533) Free cash flow $ (45,328) $ 827 $ 13,800 (1) I ncludes $0.1 million of employer payroll tax related to stock-based compensation expense for the year ended January 31, 2022 .
As a result, our non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP. 64 A reconciliation is provided below for each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable financial measure stated in accordance with GAAP: Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Non-GAAP gross profit: GAAP gross profit $ 454,465 $ 344,843 $ 264,848 Stock-based compensation expense and related charges (1) 3,861 4,355 3,670 Non-GAAP gross profit $ 458,326 $ 349,198 $ 268,518 Gross margin 74 % 70 % 68 % Non-GAAP gross margin 74 % 71 % 69 % Non-GAAP operating (loss) income: GAAP operating loss $ (51,224) $ (99,470) $ (25,577) Stock-based compensation expense and related charges (2) 56,704 51,552 45,069 Litigation settlement (3) — 12,000 — Amortization of acquired intangible assets 475 412 626 Non-GAAP operating (loss) income $ 5,955 $ (35,506) $ 20,118 Operating margin (8) % (20) % (7) % Non-GAAP operating margin 1 % (7) % 5 % Non-GAAP net (loss) income and net (loss) income per share: GAAP net loss: $ (55,742) $ (111,470) $ (38,570) Stock-based compensation expense and related charges (2) 56,704 51,552 45,069 Litigation settlement (3) — 12,000 — Amortization of acquired intangible assets 475 412 626 Non-GAAP net (loss) income $ 1,437 $ (47,506) $ 7,125 Less: amounts allocated to participating securities — — (3,884) Non-GAAP net (loss) income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ 1,437 $ (47,506) $ 3,241 Weighted-average shares outstanding used in computing net (loss) income per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, basic and diluted 259,530 195,020 90,378 Non-GAAP net (loss) income per common share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, basic and diluted $ 0.01 $ (0.24) $ 0.04 Free cash flow: Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ 26,660 $ (32,922) $ 7,311 Purchases of property and equipment (6,091) (6,148) (2,701) Capitalized internal-use software (10,358) (6,258) (3,783) Free cash flow $ 10,211 $ (45,328) $ 827 Litigation settlement (3) 12,000 — — Adjusted free cash flow $ 22,211 $ (45,328) $ 827 (1) I ncludes $0.1 million and $0.1 million of employer payroll tax related to stock-based compensation expense for the years ended January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions. Our significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
You should review the disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-K for a discussion of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. Overview Sprinklr empowers the world’s largest and most loved brands to make their customers happier.
You should review the disclosure under the heading “Risk Factors” in this Form 10-K for a discussion of important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
For the fiscal year 2021, net cash used in investing activities of $219.5 million was related to $213.0 million of cash paid for marketable securities, purchase of property and equipment of $2.7 million and the capitalization of internal-use software of $3.8 million.
These cash outflows were largely offset by $211.6 million of cash from maturities of marketable securities and $56.7 million of sales of marketable securities. 67 For the fiscal year 2021, net cash used in investing activities of $219.5 million was related to $213.0 million of cash paid for marketable securities, purchase of property and equipment of $2.7 million and the capitalization of internal-use software of $3.8 million.
NDE compares our subscription revenue from the same set of customers across comparable periods and reflects customer renewals, expansion, contraction and churn.
We calculate NDE to measure our ability to retain and expand subscription revenue from our existing customers. NDE compares our subscription revenue from the same set of customers across comparable periods and reflects customer renewals, expansion, contraction and churn.
The increase was primarily due to a $21.0 million increase in research and development personnel costs primarily due to increased headcount of research and development employees as we continue to add to and enhance our product, which included as $2.3 million increase in stock-based compensation, as well as a $1.0 million increase in software-related expenses.
The increase was primarily due to a $18.6 million increase in research and development personnel costs driven by increased headcount of research and development employees as we continue to add to and enhance our product, which included a $6.1 million increase in stock-based compensation.
Costs of subscription revenue was $89.9 million for the fiscal year 2022, compared to $77.0 million for the fiscal year 2021.
Costs of subscription revenue was $102.3 million for the fiscal year 2023, compared to $89.9 million for the fiscal year 2022.
Key Business Metrics We review a number of operating and financial metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions.
As of January 31, 2023, we had 108 large customers compared to 82 as of January 31, 2022. 56 Key Business Metrics We review a number of operating and financial metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions.
We also exclude charges on litigation settlements that are considered to be non-ordinary course as we do not consider such losses to be indicative of our core business. In addition, we believe free cash flow is also a useful non-GAAP financial measure.
We also exclude charges on litigation settlements that are considered to be non-ordinary course as we do not consider such losses to be indicative of our core business.
Valuations of our common stock were prepared by an unrelated third-party valuation firm in accordance with the guidance provided by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation.
Valuations of our common stock were determined in accordance with the guidelines outlined in the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation .
These cash outflows were largely offset by $211.6 million of cash from maturities of marketable securities and $56.7 million of sales of marketable securities.
These cash outflows were largely offset by $636.8 million of cash from maturities of marketable securities and $2.8 million of sales of marketable securities.
The increase was primarily due to a $60.5 million increase in personnel costs primarily due to increased headcount of sales and marketing employees to support growth, which included a $5.0 million increase in stock-based compensation, a $12.4 million increase in commissions expense associated with an increase in customer contracts and revenue growth, a $15.3 million increase in marketing expenses, a $3.6 million increase in software-related expenses, a $3.0 million increase in recruiting-related costs, $2.3 million increase in insurance costs and a $1.7 million increase in meetings and travel-related expenses.
The increase was primarily due to a $38.1 million increase in personnel costs driven by increased headcount of sales and marketing employees to support growth, which included a $7.2 million increase in benefits, a $6.7 million increase in stock-based compensation and a $4.5 million increase in commissions and bonuses associated with an increase in customer contracts and revenue growth.
Critical accounting estimates are those estimates that, in accordance with GAAP, involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. Management has determined that our most critical accounting estimates are those relating to revenue recognition, stock-based compensation expense, common stock valuations and income taxes.
Critical accounting estimates are those estimates that, in accordance with GAAP, involve a significant level of estimation uncertainty and have had or are reasonably likely to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
We generally invoice our customers in annual installments at the beginning of each year in the subscription period. Historically, we have experienced seasonality in our sales cycle, as a large percentage of our customers make their purchases in the fourth quarter of a given fiscal year and pay us in the first quarter of the subsequent year.
Our subscriptions typically have a term of one to three years. Historically, we have experienced seasonality in our sales cycle, as a large percentage of our customers make their purchases in the fourth quarter of a given fiscal year and pay us in the first quarter of the subsequent year.
Non-cash charges primarily include depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, non-cash interest associated with our convertible debt and deferred taxes. Our largest source of operating cash is cash collections from customers using our Unified-CXM Platform and related services. Our primary uses of cash from operating activities are for employee-related costs, costs to deliver our revenue and marketing expenses.
Our largest source of operating cash is cash collections from customers using our Unified-CXM Platform and related services. Our primary uses of cash from operating activities are for employee-related costs, costs to deliver our revenue and marketing expenses.
Provision for Income Taxes Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) Provision for income taxes $ 6,916 $ 3,777 $ 3,139 83 % Provision for income taxes increased $3.1 million, or 83%, in fiscal year 2022, compared to fiscal year 2021.
Provision for Income Taxes Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Provision for income taxes $ 8,274 $ 6,916 $ 1,358 20 % Provision for income taxes increased $1.4 million, or 20%, in fiscal year 2023, compared to fiscal year 2022.
Costs of Professional Services Revenue Costs of professional services revenue consists primarily of personnel-related expenses for our professional services personnel, professional fees, software costs, subcontractor costs, travel expenses and allocated overhead expenses, including facilities costs, for 56 our professional services organization.
Costs of Professional Services Revenue Costs of professional services revenue consists primarily of personnel-related expenses for our professional services personnel, professional fees, software costs, subcontractor costs, travel expenses and allocated overhead expenses, including facilities costs, for our professional services organization. We expect that our costs of professional services revenue will increase in absolute dollars as we expand our customer base.
For the fiscal year 2020, net cash used in investing activities of $11.7 million was related to $6.5 million of cash paid to acquire a privately held company, purchases of property and equipment of $2.6 million and the capitalization of internal-use software costs of $2.5 million.
For the fiscal year 2022, net cash used in investing activities of $15.7 million was related to $267.8 million of purchases of marketable securities, $6.3 million in capitalized internal-use software costs, $6.1 million in capital expenditures, and $3.6 million of cash paid to acquire a privately held company.
Cash Flows The following table shows a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated: Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 2020 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (32,922) $ 7,311 $ 18,966 Net cash used in investing activities (15,650) (219,457) (11,666) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 303,132 269,784 (7,529) Our net loss and cash flows provided by operating activities are influenced significantly by our investments in headcount to support growth and in costs of revenue to deliver our services.
If we are unable to raise additional capital when needed, we would be required to curtail our operating activities and capital expenditures, and our business operating results and financial condition would be adversely affected. 66 Cash Flows The following table shows a summary of our cash flows for the periods indicated: Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 2021 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 26,660 $ (32,922) $ 7,311 Net cash used in investing activities $ (193,494) $ (15,650) $ (219,457) Net cash provided by financing activities $ 34,971 $ 303,132 $ 269,784 Our net loss and cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities are influenced significantly by our investments in headcount to support growth and in costs of revenue to deliver our services.
For the fiscal year 2020, cash provided by operating activities was $19.0 million resulting from $42.9 million net cash flow provided as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities and net non-cash expenses of $15.8 million, partially offset by net loss of $39.8 million.
Operating Activities For the fiscal year 2023, cash provided by operating activities was $26.7 million resulting from net loss of $55.7 million offset by net non-cash expenses of $75.7 million and $6.7 million net cash flows provided as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
(2) I ncludes $1.4 million of employer payroll tax related to stock-based compensation expense for the year ended January 31, 2022 . (3) On February 25, 2022, we and Opal agreed to settle all outstanding claims with respect to Opal’s complaints alleging breach of contract and violation of Oregon’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, among other claims.
(3) On February 25, 2022, we and Opal agreed to settle all outstanding claims with respect to Opal’s complaints alleging breach of contract and violation of Oregon’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, among other claims.
These increases were partially offset by a $3.2 million increase in research and development costs that were capitalized.
The increase to research and development personnel costs was partially offset by a $4.1 million increase in research and development costs that were capitalized.
These revisions ensure comparability across all periods reflected herein. Refer to Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for more information regarding immaterial corrections to prior periods.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Refer to Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for more information regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements. 69
Sales and Marketing Expenses Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) Sales and marketing $ 286,963 $ 185,797 $ 101,166 54 % % of revenue 58 % 48 % Sales and marketing expenses increased $101.2 million, or 54%, in fiscal year 2022, compared to fiscal year 2021.
Sales and Marketing Expense Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Sales and marketing $ 336,719 $ 286,963 $ 49,756 17 % % of revenue 54 % 58 % Sales and marketing expense increased $49.8 million, or 17%, in fiscal year 2023, compared to fiscal year 2022.
(“Opal”) with respect to Opal’s complaints alleging breach of contract and violation of Oregon’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act, among other claims, and the matter was dismissed with prejudice on March 1, 2022. The settlement was in the amount of $12.0 million, which we recorded as a one-time operating expense charge in fiscal year 2022.
(“Opal”) with respect to Opal’s complaints alleging breach of contract and violation of Oregon’s Uniform Trade Secrets Act. The settlement was recorded as a one-time operating expense charge in the fiscal year 2022. There were no litigation settlements accrued for during fiscal year 2023.
SVB Credit Facility We maintain a credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (the “SVB Credit Facility”). Under the terms of the SVB Credit Facility, we can borrow up to $50.0 million on our revolving credit loan facility at the higher of prime interest rate plus 0.25% or federal funds effective rate plus 0.50% plus 0.25%.
Under the most recent amended terms of the SVB Credit Facility, we can borrow up to $50.0 million on our revolving credit loan facility at the higher of prime interest rate or federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%, provided that in no event shall the total interest rate be less than 5.50%.
Costs of professional services were $57.7 million for the fiscal year 2022, compared to $45.0 million for the fiscal year 2021. The increase in cost of professional services was due primarily to increases in personnel costs of $9.9 million due to increased headcount of professional services employees and a $1.5 million increase in subcontractor costs.
The increase in cost of professional services revenue was due primarily to increases in personnel costs of $1.7 million due to increased headcount of professional services employees and a $1.1 million increase in subcontractor costs. Gross margin for subscription increased by 2 percentage points, primarily driven by the year-over-year growth in subscription revenue.
As our go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing strategies in the future, which could result in changes to SSP. There were no material changes in the estimates or assumptions used to recognize revenue during the year ended January 31, 2022.
As our go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing strategies in the future, which could result in changes to SSP.
Sales and Marketing Expenses Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel-related expenses for our sales and marketing organization, professional fees, software costs, advertising, marketing, promotional and brand awareness activities, travel expenses and allocated overhead expense, including facilities costs.
We expect research and development expenses to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to invest in enhancing and expanding the capabilities of our Unified-CXM platform. 58 Sales and Marketing Expense Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of personnel-related expenses for our sales and marketing organization, professional fees, software costs, advertising, marketing, promotional and brand awareness activities, travel expenses and allocated overhead expense, including facilities costs.
We have agreements in place with data and service providers which require us to make certain minimum guaranteed purchase commitments through fiscal year 2026 which totaled $156.3 million as of January 31, 2022. In addition, we lease certain office facilities under operating lease arrangements that expire on various dates through fiscal year 2027.
Material Cash Requirements Our expected material cash requirements comprise of contractually obligated expenditures. We have agreements in place with data and service providers that require us to make certain minimum guaranteed purchase commitments through fiscal year 2026 which totaled $220.9 million as of January 31, 2023.
The $42.9 million of net cash flows provided as a result of changes in our operating assets and liabilities reflected an $88.9 million increase in deferred revenue resulting primarily from increased billings for subscriptions and an increase of $7.0 million in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
The $6.7 million of net cash flows provided as a result of changes in operating assets and liabilities reflected a $41.5 million increase in deferred revenue resulting primarily from increased billings for subscriptions, a $29.1 million decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets driven by larger prepaid contracts in the prior fiscal year and a $14.5 million increase in accounts payable largely due to the timing of payments due.
In the determination of the SSP, we use information that includes contractually stated prices, size of the arrangement, market conditions, costs, renewal contracts, list prices, internal discounting tables and other observable inputs.
In the determination of the SSP, we use information that includes contractually stated prices, size of the arrangement, renewal contracts, list prices and internal discounting tables. Based on these results, the estimated SSP is set for each distinct product or service delivered to customers.
Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred, except for internal-use software development costs that qualify for capitalization. We expect research and development expenses to increase in absolute dollars as we continue to invest in enhancing and expanding the capabilities of our Unified-CXM platform.
Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred, except for internal-use software development costs that qualify for capitalization.
Remaining Performance Obligation Remaining Performance Obligation ("RPO") represents contracted revenues that had not yet been recognized, and include deferred revenues and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized in future periods. The aggregate transaction price of RPO expected to be recognized as revenue were $586.4 million and $431.8 million as of January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
RPO and cRPO Remaining Performance Obligation (“RPO”) represents contracted revenues that had not yet been recognized, and include deferred revenues and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized in future periods. Current RPO (“cRPO”) represents contracted revenue that has not yet been recognized and includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized in the next 12 months.
Subscription revenue is generally recognized ratably over the related contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is generally the date our service is made available to customers. Our subscriptions typically have a term of one to three years with an average term of approximately 18 months.
Subscription revenue consists primarily of fees from customers accessing our proprietary Unified-CXM platform, as well as related support services. Subscription revenue is generally recognized ratably over the related contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is generally the date our service is made available to customers.
Free cash flow is defined as net cash used in operating activities less cash used for purchases of property and equipment and capitalized internal-use software. We believe that free cash flow is a useful indicator of liquidity as it measures our ability to generate cash, or our need to access additional sources of cash, to fund operations and investments.
We believe that free cash flow and adjusted free cash flow are useful indicators of liquidity as they measure our ability to generate cash, or our need to access additional sources of cash, to fund operations and investments.
Costs of Revenue and Gross Margin Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) Costs of subscription revenue $ 89,896 $ 77,033 $ 12,863 17 % Costs of professional services revenue 57,655 45,049 12,606 28 % Total costs of revenues $ 147,551 $ 122,082 $ 25,469 21 % Gross margin - subscription 79 % 77 % Gross margin - professional services 11 % 5 % Total costs of revenues increased $25.5 million, or 21%, in fiscal year 2022, compared to fiscal year 2021, and was comprised of an increase in costs of subscription revenue of $12.9 million, or 17%, and an increase in costs of professional services of $12.6 million, or 28%.
The increase in professional services revenues for the fiscal year 2023, compared to the fiscal year 2022, was primarily due to an increase in implementation and managed services performed during the fiscal year 2023, compared to the fiscal year 2022. 61 Costs of Revenue and Gross Margin Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Costs of subscription revenue $ 102,276 $ 89,896 $ 12,380 14 % Costs of professional services revenue 61,449 57,655 3,794 7 % Total costs of revenue $ 163,725 $ 147,551 $ 16,174 11 % Gross margin - subscription 81 % 79 % Gross margin - professional services 12 % 11 % Total costs of revenue increased $16.2 million, or 11%, in fiscal year 2023, compared to fiscal year 2022, and was comprised of an increase in costs of subscription revenue of $12.4 million, or 14%, and an increase in costs of professional services of $3.8 million, or 7%.
Components of Results of Operations Revenue We generate revenue from the sale of subscriptions to our Unified-CXM cloud-based software platform and related professional services. Subscription revenue consists primarily of fees from customers accessing our proprietary Unified-CXM platform, as well as related support services.
For further discussion of the potential impacts of macroeconomic events on our business, financial condition, and operating results, see the section titled “Risk Factors.” 57 Components of Results of Operations Revenue We generate revenue from the sale of subscriptions to our Unified-CXM cloud-based software platform and related professional services.
We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors and adjust those estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates and assumptions.
Management has determined that our most critical accounting estimates are those relating to revenue recognition and stock-based compensation expense, including historical common stock valuations and performance-based award valuations. We evaluate our estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors and adjust those estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate.
NDE, on a trailing 12-month basis, was 119.8% and 118.4% for the 12-month periods ending January 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
This calculation is net of upsells, contraction, cancellation or expansion during the period but excludes subscription revenue from new customers. NDE, on a trailing 12-month basis, was 123.9% and 119.8% for the 12-month periods ending January 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The increase was primarily due to a $11.3 million increase in general and administrative employee personnel costs, a $5.6 million increase in legal costs, as a result of costs incurred in connection with an outstanding legal matter and increased professional service costs as a result of becoming a public company, a $1.2 million increase in software-related costs, and a $0.8 million increase in travel-related costs. 62 Litigation Settlement Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) Litigation settlement $ 12,000 $ — $ 12,000 n/m % of revenue 2 % — % On February 25, 2022, we agreed to settle all outstanding claims with Opal Labs Inc.
Litigation Settlement Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Litigation settlement $ — $ 12,000 $ (12,000) N/M % of revenue — % 2 % In 2022 we agreed to settle all outstanding claims for a total amount of $12.0 million with Opal Labs Inc.
General and Administrative Expenses Year Ended January 31, 2021 2020 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) General and administrative $ 64,348 $ 40,171 $ 24,177 60 % % of revenue 17 % 12 % General and administrative expenses increased $24.2 million, or 60%, in the fiscal year 2021, compared to fiscal year 2020.
Research and Development Expense Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Research and development $ 76,658 $ 60,591 $ 16,067 27 % % of revenue 12 % 12 % Research and development expense increased $16.1 million, or 27%, in fiscal year 2023, compared to fiscal year 2022.
Other Expense, net Year Ended January 31, 2022 2021 $ Change % Change (dollars in thousands) Other expense, net $ (5,084) $ (8,616) $ 3,532 (41) % % of revenue (1) % (2) % Other expense, net decreased $3.5 million, or 41%, in fiscal year 2022, compared to fiscal year 2021.
Other Income (Expense), Net Year Ended January 31, (in thousands) 2023 2022 $ Change % Change Other income (expense), net $ 3,756 $ (5,084) $ 8,840 (174) % % of revenue 1 % (1) % Other income of $3.8 million in fiscal year 2023 was primarily attributable to $8.2 million of interest income, net earned on money market and short-term investment accounts, partially offset by $4.7 million in net foreign currency transaction losses.
These increases were partially offset by a $11.6 million increase in accounts receivable due to increased billings, a $22.3 million increase in prepaid expenses primarily associated with higher prepayments for data center operations costs and data costs, a $10.2 million decrease in accounts payable and a $9.9 million increase in other noncurrent assets. 70 Investing Activities For the fiscal year 2022, net cash used in investing activities of $15.7 million was related to $267.8 million of purchases of marketable securities, $6.3 million in capitalized internal-use software costs, $6.1 million in capital expenditures, and $(3.6) million of cash paid to acquire a privately held company.
Investing Activities For the fiscal year 2023, net cash used in investing activities of $193.5 million was related to $816.7 million of purchases of marketable securities, $10.4 million in capitalized internal-use software costs and $6.1 million in capital expenditures.
We received net proceeds of $276.0 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. In May 2020, we issued senior subordinated convertible notes for an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million, with an initial maturity date of May 20, 2025 (the “Initial Notes”).
We received net proceeds of $276.0 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses. SVB Credit Facility We maintain a credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (the “SVB Credit Facility”).
The increase was primarily attributable to a $5.7 million increase in interest expense primarily due to non-cash interest expense incurred on our senior subordinated convertible notes issued in May 2020 and a $0.9 million increase in foreign currency translation losses.
Other expense in fiscal year 2022 was primarily attributable to $3.2 million of paid in kind interest expense related to the historical senior subordinated convertible notes and $1.6 million in foreign currency transaction losses.
Net Dollar Expansion Rate We believe that net dollar expansion rate ("NDE") is an indicator of the value that our platform delivers to customers. We calculate NDE to measure our ability to retain and expand subscription revenue from our existing customers.
RPO as of January 31, 2022 has been reduced from $586.4 million previously reported to $569.5 million in order to correct the treatment of an immaterial number of contracts included in the calculation of RPO. Net Dollar Expansion Rate We believe that net dollar expansion rate (“NDE”) is an indicator of the value that our platform delivers to customers.
In recent periods, our net loss generally has been greater than our use of cash for operating activities due to our subscription-based revenue model in which billings occur in advance of revenue recognition, as well as the amount of non-cash charges that we incur.
In fiscal year 2023, our net loss improved as a result of our increased subscription revenue and related billings, as well as the amount of non-cash charges that we incur. Non-cash charges primarily include depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, and non-cash lease expense.