Biggest changeResults of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2023 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022 The following table sets forth a summary of Grid Dynamics’ consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated, and the changes between periods: Year ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 Dollars Percentage (in thousands, except percentages) Revenues $ 312,910 $ 310,482 $ 2,428 0.8 % Cost of revenue 199,764 189,892 9,872 5.2 % Gross profit 113,146 120,590 (7,444) (6.2) % Engineering, research, and development 14,741 15,772 (1,031) (6.5) % Sales and marketing 24,151 19,808 4,343 21.9 % General and administrative 79,834 106,018 (26,184) (24.7) % Total operating expense 118,726 141,598 (22,872) (16.2) % Loss from operations (5,580) (21,008) 15,428 (73.4) % Other income/(expenses), net 10,418 555 9,863 1,777.1 % Income/(loss) before income taxes 4,838 (20,453) 25,291 (123.7) % Provision for income taxes 6,603 8,761 (2,158) (24.6) % Net loss $ (1,765) $ (29,214) $ 27,449 (94.0) % Revenues We recorded revenues of $312.9 million, which was a slight increase of $2.4 million, or 0.8% from the previous year.
Biggest changeRecently Adopted and Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements are described in Note 1 in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 40 Results of Operations Year Ended December 31, 2024 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2023 The following table sets forth a summary of Grid Dynamics’ consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated, and the changes between periods: Year ended December 31, Change 2024 2023 Dollars Percentage (in thousands, except percentages) Revenues $ 350,571 $ 312,910 $ 37,661 12.0 % Cost of revenue 223,566 199,764 23,802 11.9 % Gross profit 127,005 113,146 13,859 12.2 % Engineering, research, and development 18,347 14,741 3,606 24.5 % Sales and marketing 28,622 24,151 4,471 18.5 % General and administrative 82,141 79,834 2,307 2.9 % Total operating expense 129,110 118,726 10,384 8.7 % Loss from operations (2,105) (5,580) 3,475 (62.3) % Interest and other income, net 13,160 10,418 2,742 26.3 % Income before income taxes 11,055 4,838 6,217 128.5 % Provision for income taxes 7,014 6,603 411 6.2 % Net income/(loss) $ 4,041 $ (1,765) $ 5,806 n.m.
These expenses are incremental to those expenses incurred prior to the crisis, clearly separable from normal operations, and not expected to recur once the crisis has subsided and operations return to normal.
These expenses are incremental to those expenses incurred prior to the crisis, clearly separable from normal operations, and not expected to recur once the crisis has subsided and operations return to normal.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses include costs to support the business and consist primarily of administrative personnel and officers’ salaries, employee benefits including performance bonuses, stock-based compensation, legal and audit expenses, insurance, operating lease expenses of office premises and other facility costs, workforce global mobility initiatives, restructuring and employee relocations cost not directly related to customer projects, and depreciation and amortization expenses related to such activities.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses include costs to support the business and consist primarily of administrative personnel and officers’ salaries, employee benefits including performance bonuses, stock-based compensation, legal and audit expenses, insurance, operating lease expenses of office premises and other facility costs, workforce global mobility initiatives, 42 restructuring and employee relocations cost not directly related to customer projects, and depreciation and amortization expenses related to such activities.
You should review the section titled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of forward-looking statements and in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” for a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
You should review the section titled “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of forward-looking statements and in Item 1A, “Risk Factors” for a discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis and 35 elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has a global talent pool of intellectually curious problem solvers in offices across the U.S., Mexico, Jamaica, the U.K., Europe, and India.
Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has a global talent pool of intellectually curious problem solvers in offices across the U.S., Mexico, Jamaica, Argentina, the U.K., Europe, and India.
The impact on Ukraine, coupled with the actions taken by other countries, including new and stricter sanctions imposed by the U.S., Canada, the U.K., the European Union, and other countries, companies and organizations against officials, individuals, regions, and industries in Russia and certain regions of Ukraine, and each country’s potential response to such sanctions, tensions, and military actions could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
The impact on Ukraine, coupled with the actions taken by other countries, including sanctions imposed by the U.S., Canada, the U.K., the European Union, and other countries, companies and organizations against officials, individuals, regions, and industries in Russia and certain regions of Ukraine, and each country’s potential response to such sanctions, tensions, and military actions could have a material adverse effect on our operations.
Key Performance Indicators and Other Factors Affecting Performance Grid Dynamics uses the following key performance indicators and assesses the following other factors to analyze its business performance, to make budgets and financial forecasts and to develop strategic plans: 38 Employees by Region Attracting and retaining the right employees is critical to the success of Grid Dynamics’ business and is a key factor in Grid Dynamics’ ability to meet customers’ needs and grow its revenue base.
Key Performance Indicators and Other Factors Affecting Performance Grid Dynamics uses the following key performance indicators and assesses the following other factors to analyze its business performance, to make budgets and financial forecasts and to develop strategic plans: Employees by Region Attracting and retaining the right employees in the right regions is critical to the success of Grid Dynamics’ business and is a key factor in Grid Dynamics’ ability to meet customers’ needs and grow its revenue base.
Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. 36 Overview Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (“Grid Dynamics,” “GDH,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, and advanced analytics services.
Our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future. Overview Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. (“Grid Dynamics,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, and advanced analytics services.
Year Ended December 31, 2022 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2021 Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 includes a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations between the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 in Item 7 of Part II, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2022 Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 includes a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations between the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in Item 7 of Part II, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Revenues Determining the amount of revenue to be recognized requires from us significant estimates and judgements, including whether services specified in the agreements are single or distinct performance obligations, whether obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time and what is the best method to measure our progress to completion.
Revenues Determining the amount of revenue to be recognized requires from us significant estimates and judgments, including whether services specified in the agreements are single or distinct performance obligations, whether obligations are satisfied over time or at a point in time and what is the best method to measure our progress to completion.
(2) Transaction and transformation-related costs include, when applicable, external deal costs, transaction-related professional fees, transaction-related retention bonuses, which are allocated proportionally across cost of revenue, engineering, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses as well as other transaction-related costs including integration expenses consisting of outside professional and consulting services.
(2) Transaction and transformation-related costs include, when applicable, external deal costs, transaction-related professional fees, transaction-related retention bonuses, which are allocated proportionally across cost of revenues, engineering, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses as well as other transaction-related costs including integration expenses consisting of outside professional and consulting services.
(2) Transaction and transformation-related costs include, when applicable, external deal costs, transaction-related professional fees, transaction-related retention bonuses, which are allocated proportionally across cost of revenue, engineering, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses as well as other transaction-related costs including integration expenses consisting of outside professional and consulting services.
(2) Transaction and transformation-related costs include, when applicable, external deal costs, transaction-related professional fees, transaction-related retention bonuses, which are allocated proportionally across cost of revenues, engineering, research and development, sales and marketing and general and administrative expenses as well as other transaction-related costs including integration expenses consisting of outside professional and consulting services.
As a forefront provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering services, and bespoke software development, we draw from over 7 years of leadership in Enterprise artificial intelligence (“AI”), coupled with profound expertise in cloud, data, and advanced analytics.
As a forefront provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering services, and bespoke software development, we draw from over eight years of leadership in Enterprise artificial intelligence (“AI”), coupled with profound expertise in cloud, data, and advanced analytics.
See Note 7 “Debt”, Note 8 “Leases” and Note 15 “Commitments and contingencies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for detailed information on our contractual obligations and commitments.
See Note 7 “Debt”, Note 8 “Leases” and Note 14 “Commitments and contingencies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for detailed information on our contractual obligations and commitments.
Our commitment to engineering excellence, R&D leadership, a co-innovation ethos, globally efficient “Follow-the-Sun” delivery model, and an unwavering “whatever it takes” dedication to client success empower us to solve even the most complex enterprise challenges, ensuring profitable business outcomes and future-proof growth.
Our commitment to engineering excellence, R&D leadership, a co-innovation ethos, globally efficient “Follow-the-Sun” delivery model, and an unwavering “whatever it takes” dedication to client success empower us to solve even the most complex enterprise challenges, facilitating profitable business outcomes and future growth.
(3) We implemented a restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2023. Our restructuring costs comprised of severance charges and respective taxes and are included in General and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive income/(loss). We did not incur any restructuring expenses during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
(3) We implemented a restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2023. Our restructuring costs comprised of severance charges and respective taxes and are included in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive income/(loss). We did not incur any restructuring expenses during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Non-GAAP Measures To supplement Grid Dynamics’ consolidated financial data presented on a basis consistent with U.S. GAAP, this Annual Report contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP EBITDA, Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, or Non-GAAP diluted EPS.
Non-GAAP Measures To supplement our consolidated financial data presented on a basis consistent with U.S. GAAP, this Annual Report contains certain non-GAAP financial measures, including Non-GAAP EBITDA, Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, or Non-GAAP diluted EPS.
(3) We implemented a restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2023. Our restructuring costs comprised of severance charges and respective taxes and are included in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statement of loss and comprehensive income/(loss). We did not incur any restructuring expenses during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
(3) We implemented a restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2023. Our restructuring costs comprised of severance charges and respective taxes and are included in General and administrative expenses in the Company’s consolidated statement of net income/(loss) and comprehensive income/(loss). We did not incur any restructuring expenses during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Significant estimates used in valuation of intangible assets may include, but are not limited to, revenue projections, expected economic life of customer relations, royalty rates, useful lives and discount rates.
Significant estimates used in the valuation of intangible assets may include, but are not limited to, revenue projections, expected economic life of customer relations and trade names, royalty rates, useful lives and discount rates.
Other Income/(Expenses), Net Other income/(expense), net represents interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents, including money market funds, interest expense related to our borrowings, foreign exchange gains and losses as well as changes in the fair value of contingent considerations.
Interest and Other Income, Net Interest and other income, net represents interest earned on our cash and cash equivalents, including money market funds, interest expense related to our borrowings, foreign exchange gains and losses as well as changes in the fair value of contingent considerations and marketable equity securities.
Our current liquidity needs relate mainly to compensation and benefits of our employees and contractors and capital investments to support our growth and geographical expansion. Our ability to expand and grow our business will depend on many factors including capital expenditure needs and the evolution of our operating cash flows.
Our current liquidity needs relate mainly to compensation and benefits of our employees and contractors and capital investments to support our growth and geographical expansion. Our ability to expand and grow our business will depend on many factors including capital expenditure needs and financing sources and our operating cash flows.
We believe that our cash and cash equivalents balance and cash generated from operating activities will be sufficient to fund currently expected levels of operating, investing and financing expenditures for a period of twelve months from the date of this filing.
We believe that our cash and cash equivalents balance, cash generated from operating activities and proceeds from our recent public offering will be sufficient to fund currently expected levels of operating, investing and financing expenditures for a period of twelve months from the date of this filing.
We are actively monitoring the security of our personnel and the stability of our infrastructure, including communications and internet availability. We executed our business continuity plan and have adapted to developments as they occur to protect the safety of our people and handle potential impacts to our delivery infrastructure.
We continue to actively monitor the security of our personnel and the stability of our infrastructure, including communications and internet availability. We executed our business continuity plan and have adapted to developments as they occur to protect the safety of our people and handle potential impacts to our delivery infrastructure.
To maintain its gross profit margins, Grid Dynamics must effectively utilize its IT professionals, which depends on its ability to integrate and train new personnel, to efficiently transition personnel from completed projects to new assignments, to forecast customer demand for services and to deploy personnel with appropriate skills and seniority to projects.
To maintain its gross profit margins, Grid Dynamics must effectively utilize its IT professionals, which depends on its ability to integrate and train new personnel, to efficiently transition personnel from completed projects to new assignments, to forecast customer demand for services and to attract and deploy personnel in the right regions with appropriate skills and seniority to projects.
For example, in response to increased sanctions, Russia could attempt to take control of assets in Ukraine belonging to companies registered in the U.S., such as Grid Dynamics.
For example, Russia could attempt to take control of assets in Ukraine belonging to companies registered in the U.S., such as Grid Dynamics.
Item 1A. Risk Factors” included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Risk Factors” included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
These measures exclude certain expenses that are required under U.S. GAAP. Grid Dynamics excludes these items because they are not part of core operations or, in the case of stock-based compensation, non-cash expenses that are determined based in part on Grid Dynamics’ underlying performance.
These measures exclude certain expenses that are required under U.S. GAAP. We exclude these items because they are not part of core operations or, in the case of stock-based compensation, non-cash expenses that are determined based in part on our underlying performance.
Further, these measures may differ from the non-GAAP information, even where similarly titled, used by other companies and therefore should not be used to compare our performance to that of other companies. Grid Dynamics compensates for these limitations by providing investors and other users of its financial information a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the related GAAP financial measures.
Further, these measures may differ from the non-GAAP information, even where similarly titled, used by other companies and therefore should not be used to compare our performance to that of other companies. We compensate for these limitations by providing investors and other 43 users of our financial information a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures to the related GAAP financial measures.
Grid Dynamics has included these non-GAAP financial measures because they are financial measures used by Grid Dynamics’ management to evaluate Grid Dynamics’ core operating performance and trends, to make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital and new investments and are among the factors analyzed in making performance-based compensation decisions for key personnel.
We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because they are financial measures used by our management to evaluate the Company’s core operating performance and trends, to make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital and new investments and are among the factors analyzed in making performance-based compensation decisions for key personnel.
Grid Dynamics believes these supplemental performance measurements are useful in evaluating operating performance, as they are similar to measures reported by its public industry peers and those regularly used by security analysts, investors and other interested parties in analyzing operating performance and prospects.
We believe these supplemental performance measurements are useful in evaluating operating performance, as they are similar to measures reported by our public industry peers and those regularly used by security analysts, investors and other interested parties in analyzing operating performance and prospects.
The following table presents the reconciliation of Grid Dynamics’ Non-GAAP EBITDA to its consolidated net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) GAAP net loss $ (1,765) $ (29,214) $ (7,700) Adjusted for: Depreciation and amortization 8,926 6,626 5,049 Provision for income taxes 6,603 8,761 5,248 Stock-based compensation 35,516 60,968 33,036 Geographic reorganization (1) 1,858 11,023 — Transaction and transformation-related costs (2) 2,038 604 942 Restructuring (3) 1,488 — — Other (income)/expense, net (4) (10,418) (555) 2,502 Non-GAAP EBITDA $ 44,246 $ 58,213 $ 39,077 __________________________ (1) Geographic reorganization includes expenses connected with military actions of Russia against Ukraine and the exit plan announced by the Company and includes travel and relocation-related expenses of employees from the aforementioned countries, severance payments, allowances as well as legal and professional fees related to geographic repositioning in various locations.
The following table presents the reconciliation of Non-GAAP EBITDA to consolidated net income/(loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) GAAP net income/(loss) $ 4,041 $ (1,765) $ (29,214) Adjusted for: Depreciation and amortization 14,228 8,926 6,626 Provision for income taxes 7,014 6,603 8,761 Stock-based compensation 34,167 35,516 60,968 Geographic reorganization (1) 1,627 1,858 11,023 Transaction and transformation-related costs (2) 3,144 2,038 604 Restructuring (3) 1,413 1,488 — Interest and other income, net (4) (13,160) (10,418) (555) Non-GAAP EBITDA $ 52,474 $ 44,246 $ 58,213 __________________________ (1) Geographic reorganization includes expenses connected with military actions of Russia against Ukraine and the exit plan announced by the Company and includes travel and relocation-related expenses of employees from the aforementioned countries, severance payments, allowances as well as legal and professional fees related to geographic repositioning in various locations.
If the consideration promised in a contract includes a variable amount, we include estimated amounts of consideration in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
Volume discounts apply once the customer reaches certain contractual spend thresholds. If the consideration promised in a contract includes a variable amount, 39 we include estimated amounts of consideration in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved.
The following table presents revenues concentration by amount and as a percentage of our revenues for the periods indicated: 39 Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands, except percentages) Top one customer $ 44,961 14.4 % $ 39,084 12.6 % $ 24,603 11.6 % Top five customers $ 115,862 37.0 % $ 134,955 43.5 % $ 92,768 43.9 % Top ten customers $ 175,588 56.1 % $ 185,253 59.7 % $ 127,564 60.4 % Top twenty customers $ 213,790 68.3 % $ 225,303 72.6 % $ 153,229 72.5 % Customers below top twenty $ 99,120 31.7 % $ 85,180 27.4 % $ 58,051 27.5 % The following table shows the evolution of Grid Dynamics’ customer base where customers are grouped by revenues recognized for each annual period presented: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 >$5.0 million 10 13 9 >$2.5 - 5.0 million 11 8 5 >$1.0 - 2.5 million 27 27 20 >$0.5 - 1 million 32 21 19 Seasonality Grid Dynamics’ business is subject to seasonal trends that impact its revenues and profitability between quarters.
The following table presents revenues concentration by amount and as a percentage of our revenues for the periods indicated: 38 For the years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands, except percentages) Top one customer $ 56,261 16.0 % $ 44,961 14.4 % $ 39,084 12.6 % Top five customers $ 133,486 38.1 % $ 115,862 37.0 % $ 134,955 43.5 % Top ten customers $ 195,180 55.7 % $ 175,588 56.1 % $ 185,253 59.7 % Top twenty customers $ 243,716 69.5 % $ 213,790 68.3 % $ 225,303 72.6 % Customers below top twenty $ 106,855 30.5 % $ 99,120 31.7 % $ 85,180 27.4 % The following table shows the evolution of Grid Dynamics’ customer base where customers are grouped by revenues recognized for each annual period presented: For the years ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 >$5.0 million 14 10 13 >$2.5 - 5.0 million 14 11 8 >$1.0 - 2.5 million 22 27 27 >$0.5 - 1 million 31 32 21 Seasonality Grid Dynamics’ business is subject to seasonal trends that impact its revenues and profitability between quarters.
Net cash used for financing activities was $16.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, reflected primarily the tax withholding obligations due to issuance of shares in connection with vested stock awards and was $11.1 million higher compared to 2022.
Cash used in financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $16.3 million and reflected the tax withholding obligations due to the issuance of shares in connection with vested awards.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 includes a discussion and analysis of our cash flows between the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 in Item 7 of Part II, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Commitments We do not have any material off-balance sheet commitments or contractual arrangements other than those disclosed in Note 8 “Leases” and Note 15 “Commitments and contingencies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 includes a discussion and analysis of our cash flows between the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in Item 7 of Part II, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Commitments We do not have any material off-balance sheet commitments or contractual arrangements other than those disclosed in Note 8 “Leases” and Note 14 “Commitments and contingencies” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 46 As a result of analysis related to Grid Dynamics’ functional control of its subcontractors one was determined to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and is therefore consolidated in Grid Dynamics’ financial statements.
The following table shows the number of Grid Dynamics personnel (including full-time and part-time employees and contractors serving in similar capacities) by region, as of the dates indicated: As of December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Americas (1) 567 521 386 Europe (2) 2,806 3,034 2,888 Rest of the world (3) 547 243 — Total 3,920 3,798 3,274 __________________________ (1) Americas includes personnel located in North, Central and South America.
A substantial majority of Grid Dynamics’ personnel is comprised of such IT professionals. 37 The following table shows the number of Grid Dynamics personnel (including full-time and part-time employees and contractors serving in similar capacities) by region, as of the dates indicated: As of December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Americas (1) 830 567 521 Europe (2) 3,134 2,806 3,034 Rest of the world (3) 766 547 243 Total 4,730 3,920 3,798 __________________________ (1) Americas includes personnel located in North, Central and South America.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes Grid Dynamics’ cash flows for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 41,093 $ 31,652 $ 17,973 Net cash used in investing activities (25,950) (16,323) (35,366) Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities (16,321) 97,758 49,134 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 1,676 (722) (122) Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 498 112,365 31,619 Cash and cash equivalents (beginning) 256,729 144,364 112,745 Cash and cash equivalents (ending) $ 257,227 $ 256,729 $ 144,364 Operating Activities.
Cash Flows The following table summarizes Grid Dynamics’ cash flows for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 30,198 $ 41,093 $ 31,652 Net cash used in investing activities (51,301) (25,950) (16,323) Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities 101,162 (16,321) 97,758 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2,131) 1,676 (722) Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 77,928 498 112,365 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (beginning) 257,227 256,729 144,364 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (ending) $ 335,155 $ 257,227 $ 256,729 Operating Activities.
(4) Other (income)/expense, net consist primarily of gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, fair value adjustments, and other miscellaneous non-operating expenses and other income consists primarily of interest on cash held at banks and returns on investments in money-market funds. 45 The following table presents a reconciliation of Grid Dynamics’ Non-GAAP diluted EPS and its Non-GAAP net income to its consolidated net loss for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands, except per share data) GAAP net loss $ (1,765) $ (29,214) $ (7,700) Adjusted for: Stock-based compensation 35,516 60,968 33,036 Geographic reorganization (1) 1,858 11,023 — Transaction and transformation-related costs (2) 2,038 604 942 Restructuring (3) 1,488 — — Other (income)/expense, net (4) (10,418) (555) 2,502 Tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments (5) (3,640) (6,199) (4,620) Non-GAAP net income $ 25,077 $ 36,627 $ 24,160 Number of shares used in the GAAP diluted EPS 75,193 69,197 58,662 GAAP diluted EPS $ (0.02) $ (0.42) $ (0.13) Number of shares used in the Non-GAAP diluted EPS 77,651 72,223 67,305 Non-GAAP diluted EPS $ 0.32 $ 0.51 $ 0.36 __________________________ (1) Geographic reorganization includes expenses connected with military actions of Russia against Ukraine and the exit plan announced by the Company and includes travel and relocation-related expenses of employees from the aforementioned countries, severance payments, allowances as well as legal and professional fees related to geographic repositioning in various locations.
(4) Interest and other income, net consist primarily of gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, fair value adjustments, interest on cash held at banks and returns on investments in money-market funds, and other miscellaneous non-operating expenses. 44 The following table presents a reconciliation of Non-GAAP diluted EPS and Non-GAAP net income to consolidated net income/(loss) for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands, except per share data) GAAP net income/(loss) $ 4,041 $ (1,765) $ (29,214) Adjusted for: Stock-based compensation 34,167 35,516 60,968 Geographic reorganization (1) 1,627 1,858 11,023 Transaction and transformation-related costs (2) 3,144 2,038 604 Restructuring (3) 1,413 1,488 — Other (income)/expense, net (4) (2,597) (1,113) 1,591 Tax impact of non-GAAP adjustments (5) (4,573) (6,338) (6,822) Non-GAAP net income $ 37,222 $ 31,684 $ 38,150 Number of shares used in GAAP diluted EPS 79,974 75,193 69,197 GAAP diluted EPS $ 0.05 $ (0.02) $ (0.42) Number of shares used in non-GAAP diluted EPS 79,974 77,651 72,223 Non-GAAP diluted EPS $ 0.47 $ 0.41 $ 0.53 __________________________ (1) Geographic reorganization includes expenses connected with military actions of Russia against Ukraine and the exit plan announced by the Company and includes travel and relocation-related expenses of employees from the aforementioned countries, severance payments, allowances as well as legal and professional fees related to geographic repositioning in various locations.
Fiscal Year Highlights The following table sets forth a summary of Grid Dynamics’ financial results for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 % of revenue % of revenue % of revenue (in thousands, except percentages and per share data) Revenues $ 312,910 100.0 % $ 310,482 100.0 % $ 211,280 100.0 % Gross profit 113,146 36.2 % 120,590 38.8 % 87,728 41.5 % Income/(loss) from operations (5,580) (1.8) % (21,008) (6.8) % 50 — % Net loss (1,765) (0.6) % (29,214) (9.4) % (7,700) (3.6) % Diluted loss per share $ (0.02) n/a $ (0.42) n/a (0.13) n/a Non-GAAP Financial information Non-GAAP EBITDA (1) 44,246 14.1 % 58,213 18.7 % 39,077 18.5 % Non-GAAP net income (1) 25,077 8.0 % 36,627 11.8 % 24,160 11.4 % Non-GAAP diluted EPS (1) 0.32 n/a 0.51 n/a 0.36 n/a __________________________ (1) Non-GAAP EBITDA, Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures.
Fiscal Year Highlights The following table sets forth a summary of Grid Dynamics’ financial results for the annual periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 % of revenue % of revenue % of revenue (in thousands, except percentages and per share data) Revenues $ 350,571 100.0 % $ 312,910 100.0 % $ 310,482 100.0 % Gross profit 127,005 36.2 % 113,146 36.2 % 120,590 38.8 % Loss from operations (2,105) (0.6) % (5,580) (1.8) % (21,008) (6.8) % Net income/(loss) 4,041 1.2 % (1,765) (0.6) % (29,214) (9.4) % Diluted income/(loss) per share $ 0.05 n/a $ (0.02) n/a (0.42) n/a Non-GAAP Financial information Non-GAAP EBITDA (1) 52,474 15.0 % 44,246 14.1 % 58,213 18.7 % Non-GAAP net income (1) 37,222 10.6 % 31,684 10.1 % 38,150 12.3 % Non-GAAP diluted EPS (1) 0.47 n/a 0.41 n/a 0.53 n/a __________________________ (1) Non-GAAP EBITDA, Non-GAAP net income and Non-GAAP diluted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures.
Grid Dynamics encourages investors and others to review its financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single financial measure and to view its non-GAAP measures in conjunction with GAAP financial measures. 44 Grid Dynamics defines and calculates its non-GAAP financial measures as follows: • Non-GAAP EBITDA : Net income/(loss) before interest income/expense, provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted for the impact of stock-based compensation expense, transaction-related costs (which include, when applicable, professional fees, retention bonuses, and consulting, legal and advisory costs related to Grid Dynamics’ merger and acquisition and capital-raising activities), impairment of goodwill and other income/(expenses), net (which includes mainly interest income and expense, foreign currency transaction losses and gains, fair value adjustments and other miscellaneous expenses), and restructuring costs. • Non-GAAP net income : Net income/(loss) adjusted for the impact of stock-based compensation, impairment of goodwill, transaction-related costs, restructuring costs, other income/expenses, net, and the tax impacts of these adjustments. • Non-GAAP diluted EPS : Non-GAAP net income, divided by the diluted weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period.
We define and calculate non-GAAP financial measures as follows: • Non-GAAP EBITDA : Net income/(loss) before interest income/(expense), provision for income taxes and depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted for the impact of stock-based compensation expense, transaction-related costs (which include, when applicable, professional fees, retention bonuses, and consulting, legal and advisory costs related to Grid Dynamics’ merger and acquisition and capital-raising activities), impairment of long-lived assets, restructuring costs, one-time charges, and non-operating income/(expenses), net (which includes mainly foreign currency transaction gains and losses, fair value adjustments and other miscellaneous expenses). • Non-GAAP net income : Net income/(loss) adjusted for the impact of stock-based compensation expense, transaction-related costs (which include, when applicable, professional fees, retention bonuses, and consulting, legal and advisory costs related to Grid Dynamics’ merger and acquisition and capital-raising activities), impairment of long-lived assets, restructuring costs, one-time charges, and non-operating income/(expenses), net (which includes mainly foreign currency transaction gains and losses, fair value adjustments and other miscellaneous expenses), and the tax impacts of these adjustments. • Non-GAAP diluted EPS : Non-GAAP net income, divided by the diluted weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period.
General and administrative expenses include a substantial majority of Grid Dynamics’ stock-based compensation costs for the financial periods discussed herein. General and administrative expenses decreased by $26.2 million, or 24.7%, to $79.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 from $106.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2022.
General and administrative expenses include a substantial majority of Grid Dynamics’ stock-based compensation costs for the financial periods discussed herein. General and administrative expenses were $82.1 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $2.3 million, or 2.9%, from $79.8 million in the previous year.
The following table presents our revenues by vertical and revenues as a percentage of total revenues by vertical for the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 % of revenue % of revenue % of revenue (in thousands, except percentages) Retail $ 102,551 32.8 % $ 99,681 32.1 % $ 61,717 29.2 % Tech, Media and Telecom 98,830 31.6 % 98,334 31.7 % 67,689 32.0 % CPG/Manufacturing 42,861 13.7 % 61,216 19.7 % 43,461 20.6 % Finance 28,842 9.2 % 21,893 7.1 % 17,515 8.3 % Other 39,826 12.7 % 29,358 9.4 % 20,898 9.9 % Total $ 312,910 100.0 % $ 310,482 100.0 % $ 211,280 100.0 % During the year ended December 31, 2023, our Retail vertical remained the largest comprising 32.8% of total revenues and grew 2.9% compared to the prior year.
The following table presents our revenues by vertical and revenues as a percentage of total revenues by vertical for the periods indicated: Year ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 % of revenue % of revenue % of revenue (in thousands, except percentages) Retail $ 113,957 32.5 % $ 102,551 32.8 % $ 99,681 32.1 % Technology, Media and Telecom 95,048 27.1 % 98,830 31.6 % 98,334 31.7 % Finance 60,157 17.2 % 28,842 9.2 % 21,893 7.1 % CPG/Manufacturing 40,468 11.5 % 42,861 13.7 % 61,216 19.7 % Healthcare and Pharma 11,109 3.2 % 13,653 4.4 % 7,711 2.5 % Other 29,832 8.5 % 26,173 8.3 % 21,647 6.9 % Total $ 350,571 100.0 % $ 312,910 100.0 % $ 310,482 100.0 % Retail remained our largest vertical, contributing 32.5% of total revenues during the year ended December 31, 2024.
The revolving credit facility provides us with $30.0 million of available borrowing capacity. See Note 7 “Debt” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of December 31, 2023, Grid Dynamics had cash and cash equivalents amounting to $257.2 million compared to $256.7 million at December 31, 2022.
See consolidated statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and Note 7 “Debt” in the notes to our consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K regarding our follow-on offering and debt details. As of December 31, 2024, Grid Dynamics had cash and cash equivalents amounting to $334.7 million compared to $257.2 million at December 31, 2023.
Of this amount, $21.2 million was held in countries outside the U.S, and included among others 46 the U,K., Netherlands, India, Poland, Ukraine and other countries (compared to $16.8 million as of December 31, 2022). We did not have any debt outstanding under the revolving credit facility at any balance sheet date presented.
Of these amounts, $38.6 million and $21.2 million, respectively, were held in countries outside the U.S, and included among others the U.K., Switzerland, the Netherlands, India, Poland, Argentina, Mexico, Armenia, Moldova, Serbia and other countries. We did not have any debt outstanding under the revolving credit facility at any balance sheet date presented.
Grid Dynamics has a relatively high level of revenue concentration with certain customers and constantly works toward decreasing those levels.
This work resulted in a decrease in the total number of customers from 275 in 2023 to 264 in 2024. Grid Dynamics has a relatively high level of revenue concentration with certain customers and constantly works toward decreasing those levels.
Provision for income tax was $6.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $8.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. The effective tax rate increased between periods from (42.8)% in 2022 to 136.5% in 2023.
Provision for income taxes was $7.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $6.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. The effective tax rate decreased between periods from 136.5% in 2023 to 63.4% in 2024. The difference in the tax provision was mainly attributable to an increase in pre-tax book income.
Additionally we have written-off our contingent consideration liability related to Mutual Mobile and NextSphere acquisitions in the amount of $4.2 million. Provision for Income Tax Grid Dynamics follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. The provision for income taxes reflects income earned and taxed in the various U.S. federal and state and non-U.S. jurisdictions.
Interest and other income, net in 2023 benefited mainly due to the write-off of our contingent consideration liability related to Mutual Mobile and NextSphere acquisitions in the amount of $4.2 million. Provision for Income Taxes Grid Dynamics follows the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes.
We derive our revenues through time and materials and fixed fee contracts. Although the majority of revenues have been derived through time and material contracts, our fixed-fee customer contracts business is constantly increasing. Grid Dynamics recognizes revenue for services over time as hours are incurred by Grid Dynamics’ engineering personnel.
We derive our revenues through time and materials and fixed fee contracts. Grid Dynamics recognizes revenues for services over time as hours are incurred by Grid Dynamics’ engineering personnel. For all contracts, the customer derives value from the Company providing daily consulting services, and the value derived corresponds to the labor hours expended.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, one customer accounted for 10% or more of our revenues for the period, compared to two customers each accounting for 10% or more of our revenues during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, one customer accounted for 10% or more of our revenues in each of the periods indicated, compared to two customers during the year ended December 31, 2022. We expect to continue our focus on maintaining our long-term relationships with customers while diversifying our customer base.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, other income/(expenses), net increased to $10.4 million from $0.6 million reported in the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by income generated by our money market funds which we started to receive during the third quarter of 2022.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, interest and other income, net increased to $13.2 million from $10.4 million in the prior year. The increase was primarily driven by income generated by our money market funds and an increase in the fair value of our investment in marketable equity securities.
(2) Europe includes personnel located in Western, Central and Eastern Europe. (3) Rest of the world includes personnel located in India and other countries not included in regions described above.
(2) Europe includes personnel located in Western, Central and Eastern Europe. (3) Rest of the world includes personnel located in India and other countries not included in regions described above. Attrition There is competition for IT professionals in the regions in which Grid Dynamics operates, and such competition may adversely impact Grid Dynamics’ business and gross profit margins.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin Our cost of revenues consists primarily of salaries and employee benefits, including performance bonuses and stock-based compensation, and project-related travel expenses of client-serving professionals. Cost of revenues also includes depreciation and amortization expense related to client-serving activities.
The Other vertical contributed approximately 8.0% of total revenues for each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin Our cost of revenues consists primarily of salaries and employee benefits, including performance bonuses and stock-based compensation, and project-related travel expenses of client-serving professionals.
Grid Dynamics seeks to retain top talent by providing the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects for high profile clients, a flexible work environment and training and development programs. Grid Dynamics’ management targets a voluntary attrition rate no higher than the mid-teen percentages, in line with the industry.
Employee retention is one of Grid Dynamics’ main priorities and is a key driver of our operational efficiency. Grid Dynamics seeks to retain top talent by providing the opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects for high profile clients, a flexible work environment and training and development programs.
We constantly evaluate our estimates of total efforts required based on available information and experience. Some of our contracts give rise to variable considerations, including volume discounts. Volume discounts apply once the customer reaches certain contractual spend thresholds.
The accuracy of revenues recognized for these contracts during the reporting period largely depends on our ability to correctly estimate the total expected efforts required to fulfill the performance obligation. We constantly evaluate our estimates of total efforts required based on available information and experience. Some of our contracts give rise to variable considerations, including volume discounts.
The factors discussed above caused a decrease in our gross profit from $120.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 to $113.1 million during 2023. Expressed as a percentage of revenues, our gross margin declined by 2.6 percentage points from 38.8% in 2022 to 36.2% in the year ended December 31, 2023.
Our gross profit increased $13.9 million to $127.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 from $113.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. Expressed as a percentage of revenues, our gross margin remained flat during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, reaching 36.2% in both periods.
Business Update Regarding Military Action in Ukraine On February 24, 2022, Russian forces launched significant military action against Ukraine, resulting in sustained conflict and disruption in the region that is likely to continue.
Business Update Regarding Military Action in Ukraine In February 2022, Russian forces launched a significant military action against Ukraine.
Revenues by Vertical. We assign our customers into one of four main vertical markets or a group of various industries where we are increasing our presence, labeled as “Verticals”.
We assign our customers into one of the main vertical markets or a group of various industries where we have or are increasing our presence, labeled as “verticals.” In the first quarter of 2024, we disaggregated Healthcare and Pharma as a separate vertical due to their growing importance to the Company.
Revenues related to fixed fee contracts are recorded as work is performed based upon actual labor hours incurred and level of effort expended throughout the duration of the contract. The accuracy of revenue recognized for these contracts during the 40 reporting period largely depends on our ability to correctly estimate the total expected efforts required to fulfill the performance obligation.
Therefore, the Company measures the progress and recognizes revenue using an effort-based input method. Revenues related to fixed fee contracts are recorded as work is performed based upon actual labor hours incurred and level of effort expended throughout the duration of the contract.
These expenses comprise of personnel costs, including performance bonuses and stock-based compensation, marketing events, travel expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization related to such activities. Our sales and marketing expenses were $24.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $4.3 million, or 21.9%, from $19.8 million in 2022.
Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses represent spending associated with promoting and selling of our services. These expenses comprise of personnel costs, including performance bonuses and stock-based compensation, marketing events, travel expenses, as well as depreciation and amortization related to such activities.
(4) Other (income)/expense, net consist primarily of losses and gains on foreign currency transactions, fair value adjustments, and other miscellaneous non-operating expenses and other income consists primarily of interest on cash held at banks and returns on investments in money-market funds. (5) Reflects the estimated tax impact of the non-GAAP adjustments presented in the table.
(4) Other (income)/expense, net consist primarily of gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, fair value adjustments, and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expense. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company started to include interest (income)/expense, net in its calculation of non-GAAP net income.
We have no way to predict the progress or outcome of the military action in Ukraine, as the conflict and government reactions continue to develop and are beyond our control. Prolonged unrest, military activities, expansion of hostilities, or broad-based sanctions, could have a material adverse effect on our operations and business outlook.
We continue to actively work with our personnel and with our customers to meet their needs and to ensure smooth delivery of services. We have no way to predict the progress or outcome of the military action in Ukraine, as the conflict and government responses continue to develop and are beyond our control.
The information contained in this section is accurate as of the date hereof, but may become outdated due to changing circumstances beyond our present awareness or control. For additional information on the various risks posed by the military action in Ukraine and the impact in the region, as well as other macroeconomic factors affecting our business, please read “Part I.
In addition, the current geopolitical situations in Armenia and separately in Serbia create additional uncertainty in the region, and could adversely affect our business. For additional information on the various risks posed by the military action in Ukraine and the impact in the region, as well as other macroeconomic factors affecting our business, please read “Part I. Item 1A.
We may need more cash resources due to changing business conditions or other developments, including investments or acquisitions. Our principal source of liquidity continues to be cash generated from our operations. Additionally, on March 15, 2022, we entered into an agreement establishing a revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as an administrative agent for the lenders.
We may need more cash resources due to changing business conditions or other developments, including investments or acquisitions. Our principal source of liquidity continues to be cash generated from our operations. From time to time, we seek additional financing by means of follow-on public offerings of our common stock.
As a result of analysis related to Grid Dynamics’ functional control of its subcontractors one was determined to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and is therefore consolidated in Grid Dynamics’ financial statements. The assets and liabilities of this VIE consist primarily of intercompany balances and transactions, all of which have been eliminated in consolidation. 47
The assets and liabilities of this VIE consist primarily of intercompany balances and transactions, all of which have been eliminated in consolidation. 47
Grid Dynamics’ revenue prospects and long-term success depend significantly on its ability to recruit and retain qualified IT professionals. A substantial majority of Grid Dynamics’ personnel is comprised of such IT professionals.
Grid Dynamics’ revenue prospects and long-term success depend significantly on its ability to recruit and retain qualified IT professionals. We seek to employ the appropriate professionals globally to support our “Follow-the-Sun” strategy of client service and in locations to optimize our employee costs and expenses.
Expressed as a percentage of revenues, engineering research and development expenses decreased to 4.7% during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 5.1% in 2022. Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses represent spending associated with promoting and selling of our services.
Our sales and marketing expenses were $28.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $4.5 million, or 18.5%, from $24.2 million in 2023. Expressed as a percentage of revenues, our sales and marketing expenses were 8.2% and 7.7% during 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 of $97.8 million was generated by the equity offering during the third quarter of 2022 that was slightly offset by the payment of contingent consideration related to acquisitions and the tax withholding noted above.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $101.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 was generated by the equity offering in the fourth quarter of 2024, slightly offset by tax withholding obligations due to the issuance of shares in connection with vested stock awards.
In 2023, the total number of customers was 275, comparable to 272 customers in 2022. Grid Dynamics’ procurement of new customers has a direct impact on its ability to diversify its sources of revenue and replace customers that may no longer require its services.
N ew customers have a direct impact on the Company ’s ability to diversify sources of revenue and replace customers that may no longer require its services. At the same time, the Company continuously works towards rationalization of its portfolio of non-strategic customers.
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2023 was $26.0 million compared to $16.3 million used in the same period in 2022, primarily due to larger closing payment for the 2023 acquisition compared to the 2022 acquisition. Financing Activities .
Net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2024 almost doubled compared to 2023 and reached $51.3 million. The main driver for the increase in cash spending were closing payments, net of cash acquired, for the JUXT and Mobile Computing acquisitions. Financing Activities .
See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for additional information and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Our key metrics for the year ended December 31, 2023 are presented below: We recorded revenues of $312.9 million, an increase of $2.4 million, or 0.8% from the previous year.
See “Non-GAAP Measures” below for additional information and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, our cost of revenues were $199.8 million, an increase of $9.9 million, or 5.2%, from $189.9 million recorded in 2022. Main drivers of growth include recent acquisitions as well as increased compensation of our delivery professionals due to increased presence in higher cost geographies.
Cost of revenues also includes depreciation and amortization expense related to client-serving activities. During the year ended December 31, 2024, our cost of revenues were $223.6 million, an increase of $23.8 million, or 11.9%, from $199.8 million in 2023. The main driver of this increase was higher headcount to support our revenue growth.
Engineering, research and development expenses decreased by $1.0 million or 6.5%, to $14.7 million in the year ended December 31, 2023 from $15.8 million recorded last year. The decrease was primarily due to decline in stock-based compensation expenses, that was partially offset by increase in staffing and greater investments in customer delivery operations.
Our engineering, research, and development expenses increased significantly by 24.5% during the year ended December 31, 2024 and reached $18.3 million, compared to $14.7 million last year. Growth of our engineering, research, and development expenses primarily reflects our continued investments in customer delivery operations and internally developed software to support our growth.
For example, if Russia were to invade other countries, such as Moldova, it could adversely affect our business, including preventing the relocation of our employees from Russia. In addition, the current geopolitical situations in Armenia and separately in Serbia create additional uncertainty in the region, and could adversely affect our business.
Prolonged unrest, military activities, expansion of hostilities, or broad-based sanctions could have a material adverse effect on our operations and business outlook. For example, if Russia were to invade other countries, such as Moldova, it could adversely affect our business.
The decrease is largely explained by a combination of considerably lower stock-based compensation and geographic reorganization costs partially offset by increased levels of 43 investments in infrastructure, physical assets and facilities. As a result, expressed as a percentage of revenues, our general and administrative expenses decreased bv 8.6% to 25.5% during 2023.
Growth in general and administrative expenses was mainly caused by increased levels of investments in physical assets and facilities and related depreciation expenses, as well as increased acquisition-related costs and provisions for bad debts, partially offset by lower stock-based compensation costs.