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i3 Verticals, Inc.

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What changed in i3 Verticals, Inc.'s 10-K — 2024 vs 2025

Top changes in i3 Verticals, Inc.'s 2025 10-K

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Item 1. Business

Business — how the company describes what it does

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Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Sellers sold to Buyer the equity interests of certain direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sellers (the “Acquired Entities”) primarily comprising the Company’s merchant services business, including its associated proprietary technology (the “Merchant Services Business”), after giving effect to the contribution of certain assets and the assignment of certain liabilities associated with the Merchant Services Business from i3 Verticals, LLC and certain affiliates to the Acquired Entities pursuant to a contribution agreement which was entered into immediately prior to the Closing.
Pursuant to the terms of the Merchant Services Purchase Agreement, the Sellers sold to Buyer the equity interests of certain direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sellers (the “Merchant Services Acquired Entities”) primarily comprising the Company’s merchant services business, including its associated proprietary technology (the “Merchant Services Business”), after giving effect to the contribution of certain assets and the assignment of certain liabilities associated with the Merchant Services Business from i3 Verticals, LLC and certain affiliates to the Merchant Services Acquired Entities pursuant to a contribution agreement which was entered into immediately prior to the Closing.
Money Transmitter Regulation We are subject to various U.S. federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations governing money transmission and the issuance and sale of payment instruments, including various prepaid access products we may sell. In the United States, each state besides Montana has money transmitter license requirements and many have licenses for issuers of payment instruments and stored value.
Money Transmitter Regulation We are subject to various U.S. federal, state, and foreign laws and regulations governing money transmission and the issuance and sale of payment instruments, including various prepaid access products we may sell. 17 In the United States, each state besides Montana has money transmitter license requirements and many have licenses for issuers of payment instruments and stored value.
Human Capital To facilitate talent attraction and retention, we strive to make i3 Verticals a safe and healthy workplace, with opportunities for our employees to grow and develop in their careers, supported by competitive compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for advancement. The success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our people.
Human Capital To facilitate talent attraction and retention, we strive to make i3 Verticals a safe and healthy workplace, with opportunities for our employees to grow and develop in their careers, supported by competitive compensation and benefits programs. The success of our business is fundamentally connected to the well-being of our people.
Sale of Merchant Services Business On September 20, 2024, i3 Verticals, LLC, and i3 Holdings Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of i3 Verticals, LLC (“Corporation Seller,” and collectively with i3 Verticals, LLC, the “Sellers”) completed the transactions (such closing, the “Closing”) contemplated by that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2024 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among i3 Verticals, LLC, Corporation Seller, the Company (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Sellers as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), Payroc Buyer, LLC (“Buyer”), and Payroc WorldAccess, LLC (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Buyer as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), the entry into which Purchase Agreement was previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 26, 2024.
Sale of Merchant Services Business On September 20, 2024, i3 Verticals, LLC, and i3 Holdings Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of i3 Verticals, LLC (“Corporation Seller,” and collectively with i3 Verticals, LLC, the “Sellers”) completed the transactions (such closing, the “Closing”) contemplated by that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2024 (the “Merchant Services Purchase Agreement”), by and among i3 Verticals, LLC, Corporation Seller, the Company (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Sellers as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), Payroc Buyer, LLC (“Buyer”), and Payroc WorldAccess, LLC (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Buyer as set forth in the Merchant Services Purchase Agreement), the entry into which Merchant Services Purchase Agreement was previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 26, 2024.
For our non-U.S. employees, in addition to standard medical coverage, we offer benefits that are consistent with local practices for similarly situated companies. We provide competitive compensation and benefits programs to help meet the needs of our employees.
For our non-U.S. employees, in addition to standard medical coverage, we offer benefits that we believe are consistent with local practices for similarly situated companies. We provide competitive compensation and benefits programs to help meet the needs of our employees.
We expect to expend significant resources on an ongoing basis in an effort to assist our customers in meeting their legal requirements. Payment Network Rules and Standards Payment networks establish their own rules and standards that allocate liabilities and responsibilities among the payment networks and their participants.
We expect to expend significant resources on an ongoing basis in an effort to assist our customers in meeting their legal requirements. 16 Payment Network Rules and Standards Payment networks establish their own rules and standards that allocate liabilities and responsibilities among the payment networks and their participants.
Certain of these laws restrict the ability to collect and utilize certain types of personal information, such as Social Security and driver’s license numbers, impose secure disposal requirements for personal data and contain regulations surrounding data protection and information security.
Certain of these laws restrict the ability to collect and 13 utilize certain types of personal information, such as Social Security and driver’s license numbers, impose secure disposal requirements for personal data and contain regulations surrounding data protection and information security.
These laws and regulations restrict the collection, processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal information, require notice to individuals of privacy practices and provide individuals with certain rights to prevent 13 the use and disclosure of certain nonpublic or otherwise legally protected information.
These laws and regulations restrict the collection, processing, storage, use and disclosure of personal information, require notice to individuals of privacy practices and provide individuals with certain rights to prevent the use and disclosure of certain nonpublic or otherwise legally protected information.
Information contained on our website is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the inclusion of our website address in this report is an inactive textual reference only.
Information contained on our website is not a part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the inclusion of our website address in this report is an inactive textual reference only. 18
The payment networks may change these rules and standards from time to time as they may determine in their sole discretion and with or without advance notice to 19 their participants.
The payment networks may change these rules and standards from time to time as they may determine in their sole discretion and with or without advance notice to their participants.
In addition to salaries, these programs (which vary across our businesses) include bonus opportunities and, for our 12 domestic employees, a 401(k) Plan.
In addition to salaries, these programs (which vary across our businesses) include bonus opportunities and, for our domestic employees, a 401(k) Plan.
Our technical operations team oversees the execution of development, quality control, delivery and support for our vertical software solutions and proprietary payment facilitator platform. Products are developed and tested according to the software development lifecycle, composed of iterative backlog refinement, feature prioritization, development and testing with a dedicated focus on planning and execution.
Our technical operations team oversees the execution of development, quality control, delivery and support for our enterprise software solutions and proprietary payment facilitator platform. Products are developed and tested according to the software development lifecycle, composed of iterative backlog refinement, feature prioritization, development and testing with a dedicated focus on planning and execution.
New rules effective July, 2023 contain certain prohibitions on payment network exclusivity and merchant routing restrictions of debit card transactions.
Rules effective July 2023 contain certain prohibitions on payment network exclusivity and merchant routing restrictions of debit card transactions.
See “Risk Factors—If we violate the FERPA or PPRA, it could result in a material breach of contract with one or more of our customers in our Education sub-vertical and could harm our reputation.
See “Risk Factors—If we violate the FERPA or PPRA, it could result in a material breach of contract with one or more of our Education customers and could harm our reputation.
The agreements with our bank sponsor gives them substantial discretion in approving certain aspects of our business practices including our solicitation, application and qualification procedures for customers and the terms of our agreements with customers.
The agreements with our bank sponsor give them substantial discretion in approving certain aspects of our business practices including our solicitation, application and qualification procedures for customers and the terms of our agreements with customers.
Organic Growth in Strategic Vertical Markets The ability to organically grow revenue over the long term is the result of expanding recurring revenue streams, strategic selection of markets and continued investment in our products. Approximately 80% of our revenue from continuing operations is considered recurring. We earn the majority of our revenue from software and related services.
Organic Growth The ability to organically grow revenue over the long term is the result of expanding recurring revenue streams, strategic selection of markets and continued investment in our products. Approximately 76% of our revenue from continuing operations is considered recurring. We earn most of our revenue from software and related services.
For additional information on our segments, see Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Public Sector We have products and solutions that create an efficient flow of information throughout a variety of public sector entities.
For additional information, see Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements and “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” Markets We have products and solutions that create an efficient flow of information throughout a variety of public sector entities.
We focus on solutions in the Public Sector and Healthcare vertical and sub-vertical markets because of the following characteristics: • Technologically underserved markets • Large and growing total addressable markets • Fragmented competitive landscape • Ample opportunity for transaction-based revenues • Insulation from market cycles With deep integration into our customers’ operations, we believe that we are well positioned to conceive and build products that meet their growing needs.
Our proprietary payment facilitator platform seamlessly integrates into our software solutions, unlocking additional value. 8 We focus on solutions in Public Sector markets because of the following characteristics: • Technologically underserved markets • Large and growing total addressable markets • Fragmented competitive landscape • Ample opportunity for transaction-based revenues • Insulation from market cycles With deep integration into our customers’ operations, we believe that we are well positioned to conceive and build products that meet their growing needs.
We offer our customers a single point of access through our powerful but simple proprietary core platform. From there we offer a suite of proprietary payment and software solutions spanning brick and mortar locations, web-based and mobile-based payments. Our payment technology platforms include an unified application programming interface that provides access to ACH processing and payment facilitator merchant processing capabilities.
From there we offer a suite of proprietary payment and software solutions spanning brick and mortar locations, web-based and mobile-based payments. Our payment technology platforms include a unified application programming interface that provides access to ACH processing and payment facilitator merchant processing capabilities.
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Buyer paid to Sellers an aggregate purchase price of approximately $438 million (after giving effect to estimated net working capital, indebtedness and cash adjustments), payable in cash at the Closing, subject to post-closing purchase price adjustments.
Pursuant to the terms of the Merchant Services Purchase Agreement, Buyer paid to Sellers an aggregate purchase price of approximately $439.5 million paid in cash at the Closing, after giving effect to post-closing net working capital, indebtedness and cash adjustments.
Various federal and state regulatory enforcement agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the states attorneys general, have authority to take action against non-banks that engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices or violate other laws, rules and regulations and to the extent we are processing payments or providing services for a customer that may be in violation of laws, rules and regulations, we may be subject to enforcement actions and as a result may incur losses and liabilities that may impact our business.
Various federal and state regulatory enforcement agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the states attorneys general, have authority to take action against non-banks that engage in unfair or deceptive acts or practices or violate other laws, rules and regulations and to the extent we are processing payments or providing services for a customer that may be in violation of laws, rules and regulations, we may be subject to enforcement actions and as a result may incur losses and liabilities that may impact our business. 15 In addition, the CFPB has recently attempted to extend certain provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act that prevent the employment of unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (“UDAAP”) to payment processors.
We have built a collaborative culture that recognizes and rewards innovation and offers employees a variety of opportunities and experiences. We believe that our culture is critical to our success. As of September 30, 2024, 60% of our employees work in one of our 25 offices and 40% of our employees are fully remote or hybrid.
We have built a collaborative culture that recognizes and rewards innovation as well as offering employees a variety of opportunities and experiences. We believe that our culture is critical to our success. As of September 30, 2025, 48% of our employees work in one of our 21 offices and 52% of our employees are fully remote or hybrid.
Many states also require money transmitters, issuers of payment instruments and stored value, and their agents to comply with federal and/or state anti-money laundering laws and regulations. 20 Other Regulation We are subject to U.S. federal and state unclaimed or abandoned property (escheat) laws which require us to remit to certain government authorities property of others we hold that has been unclaimed for a specified period of time such as account balances due to a customer following discontinuation of its relationship with us.
Other Regulation We are subject to U.S. federal and state unclaimed or abandoned property (escheat) laws which require us to remit to certain government authorities property of others we hold that has been unclaimed for a specified period of time such as account balances due to a customer following discontinuation of its relationship with us.
See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business and Industry— The vertical market software and payment processing industries are competitive. Such competition could adversely affect the revenue we receive, and as a result, our margins, business, financial condition and results of operations.” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Such competition could adversely affect the revenue we receive, and as a result, our margins, business, financial condition and results of operations.” in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
There are five sub-verticals within the Public Sector vertical: • JusticeTech and Public Safety: Product categories include (1) fully integrated digital solutions offering dynamic processes to plan, coordinate, evaluate, record, and provide up to date information within court systems, (2) E-Filing and revenue cycle management solutions for courts, and (4) Solutions for computer aided dispatch, law records management, evidence management, jail management, mobile solutions, and livescan. • Transportation: Products include comprehensive solutions for driver license, vehicle title and registration and motor carrier compliance for departments of transportation in the United States and Canada. • Utilities: Product categories include (1) digital customer engagement platform, including web, mobile, chat, and voice options, enables intuitive self-service options for customers to manage their data and accounts, and (2) complete suite of billing and back-office management software solutions and services to enhance enterprise applications, improve customer experience, and increase efficiency of utility operations. • Enterprise Resource Planning (“ERP”): Product categories include (1) solutions that connect the organization and its data to create a flow of information providing insight across multiple departments, (2) digital land records solutions that boost proficiency and maintain records to enable submission of index information, scanning of document images and secure instantaneous retrieval of information, (3) licensing and permitting solutions that automate every step of the application, renewal and payment process, and (4) digital solutions designed for appraisal information, tax collection management, revenue collection, and Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal. • Education: Products include (1) comprehensive solutions for school lunch programs, including meal account management, point of sale, menu planning, nutritional analysis, food inventory and free and reduced meal applications and (2) school event solutions, including ticketing and concessions.
We primarily serve the following markets: • JusticeTech: Product categories include (1) fully integrated digital solutions offering dynamic processes to plan, coordinate, evaluate, record, and provide up to date information within court systems, (2) E-Filing and revenue cycle management solutions for courts and (3) solutions for computer aided dispatch, records management, evidence management, jail management, mobile solutions, and livescan. • Utilities: Product categories include (1) a digital customer engagement platform, including web, mobile, chat, and voice options, intuitive self-service options and (2) billing and back-office management software solutions and services to enhance enterprise applications, improve customer experience, and increase efficiency of utility operations. • Public Administration: Product categories include (1) government fund accounting software, (2) digital land records solutions including AI indexing of information, (3) computer assisted mass appraisal solutions, (4) licensing and permitting solutions including automation every step of the application, renewal and payment process and (5) tax and revenue collection management solutions. 9 • Education: Products include (1) comprehensive solutions for school lunch programs, including meal account management, point of sale, menu planning, nutritional analysis, food inventory and free and reduced meal applications and (2) school event solutions, including ticketing and concessions. • Transportation: Products include (1) vehicle title and registration software (2) driver's license and permit management software and (3) motor carrier compliance for departments of transportation in the United States and Canada.
Ongoing investment into improving existing platforms and strategically creating new platforms and products is an essential part of our long-term strategy. Ability to Use Acquisitions to Drive Growth A core component of our growth strategy includes a disciplined approach to acquisitions of companies and technology, evidenced by 50 acquisitions since our inception in 2012.
Ongoing investment into improving existing platforms and strategically creating new platforms and products is an essential part of our long-term strategy. Ability to Use Acquisitions to Drive Growth A core component of our growth strategy includes a disciplined approach to acquisitions of both companies and technology. Our leadership team has decades of experience acquiring and integrating software businesses.
Releases are modeled on continuous deployment and added to the live environment on a routine basis. Each application is built with redundancy to foster resiliency and built to be easily managed during a disaster recovery scenario. Our hosted solutions are managed within dedicated environments within AWS and Azure that align with various compliance standards specific to each industry.
Releases are modeled on continuous deployment and added to the live environment on a routine basis. Each application is built with redundancy to foster resiliency and built to be easily managed during a disaster recovery scenario.
We also earn revenue from volume and transaction-based fees for payment processing services, all of which is integrated into our software. Our proprietary payment facilitator platform seamlessly integrates into our software solutions, unlocking additional value.
We also earn revenue from volume and transaction-based fees for payment processing services, all of which are integrated into our software.
UDAAPs could involve omissions or misrepresentations of important information to consumers or practices that take advantage of vulnerable consumers, such as elderly or low-income consumers. 18 Prepaid Products Prepaid products, such as store gift cards, are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations, which may include laws and regulations related to consumer and data protection, licensing, consumer disclosures, escheat, anti-money laundering, banking, trade practices and competition.
Prepaid Products Prepaid products, such as store gift cards, are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations, which may include laws and regulations related to consumer and data protection, licensing, consumer disclosures, escheat, anti-money laundering, banking, trade practices and competition.
Though there is still litigation involving whether payment processing companies are subject to these requirements (and the extent of their application), these requirements may apply or be applicable in the future.
Though there is still litigation involving whether payment processing companies are subject to these requirements (and the extent of their application), these requirements may apply or be applicable in the future. UDAAPs could involve omissions or misrepresentations of important information to consumers or practices that take advantage of vulnerable consumers, such as elderly or low-income consumers.
We encourage our employees to take advantage of our flexible work arrangements to meet their individual circumstances. We are an acquisitive company and have regularly added new employees and locations as a result of our acquisition activity.
We encourage our employees to take advantage of our flexible work arrangements to meet their individual circumstances. We are an acquisitive company and have regularly added new employees and locations because of our acquisition activity. As of November 20, 2025, we had approximately 1,202 employees in 49 states and two countries. No employees are represented by unions.
We believe the most significant competitive factors in our markets are: 1. quality, including the ability of our products and solutions to address the specific needs of our customers; 2. service, including our ability to bring value-added solutions and strong customer support; 3. trust, including a strong reputation for quality service; 4. convenience, such as speed in customer onboarding and approving applications; Our competitors range from large and well-established companies to smaller, earlier-stage businesses.
Quality, including the ability of our products and solutions to address the specific needs of our customers; 2. Service, including our ability to bring value-added solutions and strong customer support; 3. Trust, including a strong reputation for quality service; 4. Convenience, such as speed in customer onboarding and approving applications; 5. Certainty of execution and delivery; 6.
A strong network of shared services, such as marketing, legal, finance and HR, support our vertical and sub-vertical units and ensure they are focused on providing best in-class service to our customers. 11 Our operations team is structured to effectively support the individual needs of our customers.
Each operations team is positioned to support the functions of their customer base. Key performance indicators mark their progress toward achieving the goals established by each market. A strong network of shared services, such as marketing, legal, finance and HR, support our individual markets and ensure they are focused on providing best in-class service to our customers.
Consolidation of the payments platform also reduces our overall PCI scope and increases margins by lowering expenses.Capabilities include: • integration with customer business management systems, • integration with EMV/contactless devices, • unified reporting for our customers across ACH, card, etc., • risk management, and • PCI-compliant security and extensive reporting tools.
Capabilities include: • integration with customer business management systems, • integration with EMV/contactless devices, 10 • unified reporting for our customers across ACH, card, etc., • risk management, and • PCI-compliant security and extensive reporting tools. We offer our customers a single point of access through our powerful intuitive proprietary core platform.
Although we believe that our relationships with referral sources and recipients have been structured to comply with current law and available interpretations, we cannot provide assurance that regulatory authorities enforcing these laws will determine these financial arrangements comply with the AKS or other applicable laws.
Although we believe that our business relationships were structured to comply with applicable laws, we cannot provide assurance that regulatory authorities enforcing these laws would determine these financial arrangements complied with applicable laws.
We believe that our employee retention rates are competitive and we think this is a result of strong emphasis on workforce culture in our acquisition process and in our operational decision making. As of September 30, 2024, after giving effect to the completion of the sale of our Merchant Services Business, the Company's workforce was 54% female and 46% male.
We believe that our employee retention rates are competitive and we think this is a result of strong emphasis on workforce culture in our acquisition process and in our operational decision making. 12 Seasonality We have experienced in the past, and may continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in our revenues as a result of consumer and business spending patterns.
We rely on our customers to provide us with accurate and complete information and to appropriately use the solutions we provide to them, but they may not always do so. The FCA prohibits the knowing submission of false claims or statements to the federal government, including to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
In addition, we relied on our customers to provide us with accurate and complete information and to appropriately use the solutions we provided to them, but they may have not always done so.
Our Operations Our operations team is uniquely structured to optimize the experience of our customers. These vertically focused business support teams allow us to establish expertise that delivers a scalable support structure and enables us to align our services with the economic goals of our company. Each operations team is positioned to support the functions of their customer base.
Additionally, the team works closely with sales staff to keep a pulse on customer needs and adjust quickly when necessary. Our Operations Our operations team is uniquely structured to optimize the experience of our customers. These market focused business support teams deliver a scalable support structure that aligns our services with the economic goals of our company.
Our strategic partnerships with multiple cloud providers give us flexibility, as well as capabilities beyond that of many of our competitors. 10 Secure Solutions Further strengthening our technology infrastructure, we have centralized cybersecurity measures using fully integrated Microsoft tools, including endpoint detection and response, mobile device management, and identity and access management solutions.
Secure Solutions Further strengthening our technology infrastructure, we have centralized cybersecurity measures using fully integrated Microsoft tools, including endpoint detection and response, mobile device management, and identity and access management solutions. Payment Technology In addition to our broad suite of enterprise software solutions, we have developed a proprietary payment facilitation platform.
In particular, regulations promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, as amended by the Health Information Technology for Economic Clinical Health Act of 2009 ("HITECH") and other laws (collectively "HIPAA") establish privacy and security standards that limit the use and disclosure of certain individually identifiable health information (known as “protected health information”) and require covered entities, including health plans and most healthcare providers, to implement administrative, physical and technical safeguards to protect the privacy of PHI and ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of electronic PHI.
For example, regulations promulgated pursuant to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (collectively "HIPAA"), which establish privacy and security standards that limit the use and disclosure of certain individually identifiable health information, require safeguards to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of such information, and require notifying affected individuals and the government of breaches.
Our cloud-first strategy drives solutions that are designed to expand seamlessly, empowering our systems to adapt, grow, and thrive without constraints. New development is always cloud-native SaaS solutions. We are a scaled partner of both Amazon Web Services ("AWS") and Microsoft Azure ("Azure") cloud services.
Together, these initiatives support our commitment to operational efficiency and exceptional service delivery. Scalable Platforms We understand that scalability is critical to meeting the growing demands of the digital landscape. Our cloud-first strategy drives solutions that are designed to expand seamlessly, empowering our systems to adapt, grow, and thrive without constraints. New development is always cloud-native SaaS solutions.
Our Segments As a result of the sale of the Merchant Services Business as described above, our entire former Merchant Services segment and a small portion of the historical Software and Services segment which were included in the Merchant Services Business have been reflected in discontinued operations in the Company's consolidated financial statements.
Segment Presentation As a result of the sale of the Merchant Services Business in 2024 and the Healthcare RCM Business in 2025, the results of operations for the Merchant Services Business and Healthcare RCM Business have been reflected as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.
Payment Technology In addition to our broad suite of vertical market software, we have developed a proprietary payment facilitation platform. We have centralized our payment solutions onto our proprietary gateway, providing us excellent scale and pricing with our processing partner.
We have centralized our payment solutions onto our proprietary gateway, providing us with excellent scale and pricing with our processing partner. Consolidation of the payments platform also reduces our overall PCI scope and increases margins by lowering expenses.
Target businesses are generally founder lead, growing, generating cash flow, and have been in our core vertical markets. Through our proprietary payment facilitator platform we have scale, pricing and expertise in payments. As a result, we often identify targets who lack integrated payment functionality within their solutions or have under-monetized the opportunity.
As a result, we often identify targets who lack integrated payment functionality within their solutions or have under-monetized the opportunity. We maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition targets and regularly evaluate businesses against our acquisition criteria.
Although some regulatory requirements do not directly apply to our operations, these requirements affect the business of our healthcare customers and the demand for our services. Failure to satisfy those legal and regulatory requirements, or the adoption of new laws or regulations, could have a significant negative impact on our Healthcare vertical operations and financial condition.
Although many of these regulatory requirements do not directly apply to our operations, these requirements may affect the businesses of certain of our customers and may impact our services.
Our team of highly skilled and experienced technologists is dedicated to implementing software products that cater to the diverse and evolving needs of our customers. We continuously refine and expand our software offerings to stay aligned with the latest industry and current market trends. Agile Development Our flexible approach to digital delivery is centered around agility.
We deliver integrated payments with our proprietary payment facilitator platform throughout many of these products. These solutions allow our customers to efficiently process court, tax, registration, utility, school and other payments. Our Technology Our team of highly skilled and experienced technologists is dedicated to implementing software products that cater to the diverse and evolving needs of our customers.
Further, if we disclose student information in violation of FERPA or PPRA, our access to student information could be suspended." Healthcare Regulatory Matters Our Healthcare vertical business provides services to healthcare providers who are highly regulated and subject to frequently changing political, legislative, regulatory and other influences.
Further, if we disclose student information in violation of FERPA or PPRA, our access to student information could be suspended." 14 Healthcare Regulatory Matters While we no longer provide revenue cycle management software to customers in the healthcare industry following the sale of our Healthcare RCM business, we continue to offer enterprise software solutions for a limited number of healthcare-adjacent customers.
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Item 1. Business Our Company i3 Verticals builds, acquires and grows software solutions in the Public Sector and Healthcare vertical markets. Our broad array of enterprise solutions deeply integrate within customers’ operations, which leads to long-term partnerships. Since our founding in 2012, we have compounded cash flow through a combination of organic growth and acquisitions.
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Item 1. Business Our Company i3 Verticals provides mission-critical enterprise software solutions to public sector entities. These comprehensive cloud-native solutions address a broad range of government functions, including courts and public safety, public administration, utilities, transportation and schools.
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Our cash flow generation and strong recurring revenue model has positioned us with an ideal financial structure to capitalize on strategic growth opportunities for years to come.
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The Company’s mission is to enable state and local governments and related agencies to perform their functions and serve their constituents as effectively and efficiently as possible. With thousands of software installations across all 50 states and Canada, i3 Verticals is a leader in the public sector vertical.
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Our management team has significant 8 experience acquiring and integrating vertical market software businesses that complement our existing suite of products and solutions. Acquisitions have extended our product offerings and capabilities, thereby allowing us to enhance our value proposition to our customers. They have also increased our addressable markets.
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Sale of Healthcare RCM Business On May 5, 2025, i3 Verticals, LLC and i3 Healthcare Solutions, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of i3 Verticals, LLC (“Seller,” and collectively with i3 Verticals, LLC, the “Seller Parties”), completed the sale of the equity interests of certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Seller (the “Healthcare RCM Acquired Entities”) which owned and operated the Company's healthcare revenue cycle management business, including its associated proprietary technology (the “Healthcare RCM Business”), to Infinx, Inc.
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We maintain a strong pipeline of acquisition targets and are constantly evaluating businesses against our acquisition criteria.
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(“Healthcare RCM Buyer”), a Texas corporation, pursuant to the terms of that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of May 5, 2025, by and among Healthcare RCM Buyer and the Seller Parties (the “Healthcare RCM Purchase Agreement;” the transactions contemplated by the Healthcare RCM Purchase Agreement, the “Healthcare RCM Transactions”).
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After giving effect to these developments, the Company has two reportable segments, Public Sector and Healthcare, and an Other category.
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In addition, immediately prior to the sale of the equity interests of the Healthcare RCM Acquired Entities pursuant to the Healthcare RCM Purchase Agreement, i3 Verticals, LLC and certain of its subsidiaries contributed and/or assigned certain assets and certain liabilities related to the Healthcare RCM Business to the Healthcare RCM Acquired Entities.
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We deliver integrated payments with our proprietary payment facilitator platform throughout many of these products.
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The purchase price payable by Healthcare RCM Buyer to Seller for the equity interests of the Healthcare RCM Acquired Entities was $96.3 million, paid in cash at closing, after giving effect to post-closing net working capital, indebtedness and cash adjustments.
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These solutions allow our customers to efficiently process court, tax, registration, utility, school and other payments. 9 Healthcare Our Healthcare segment is dedicated to delivering integrated solutions across the healthcare ecosystem, catering to providers and payers, with a strong emphasis on enhancing process efficiency and ensuring compliance.
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Acquisitions have extended our product offerings and capabilities, thereby enhancing our value proposition to customers and increasing our addressable markets. Target businesses are generally founder lead, growing, generating cash flow, and augmenting our existing solutions. Through our proprietary payment facilitator platform, we have scale, pricing and expertise in payments.
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There are two sub-verticals within the Healthcare vertical: • Provider Software Solutions: Products include our versatile care delivery platform, which encompasses a range of solutions, including EHR, practice management tools, patient engagement applications, and patient payment solutions.
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After giving effect to these developments, we have one operating segment and reportable segment. We provide mission-critical enterprise software and services solutions to our public sector customers at the state, county, and local levels of public entities. Our solutions deliver end-to-end digital transformation, streamlining complex government operations and enhancing citizen engagement.
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These solutions are designed to adapt to the diverse needs of healthcare organizations, from small physician practices to large academic medical institutions and multi-location health systems. By providing flexible and scalable technology solutions, we empower our clients to navigate the evolving landscape of healthcare. Complementing our technology platform, we offer a comprehensive portfolio of revenue cycle management services.
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We develop and refine our technology to ensure that our market-leading solutions solve relevant pain points for our client base. At i3 Verticals, our focus is on delivering agile, scalable, and secure technology platforms to each customer. Agile Development Our flexible approach to digital delivery is centered around agility.
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These services provide our clients with a full end-to-end experience, covering all aspects of their financial operations.
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This includes unified systems for team communication, work management, and software delivery reducing dependency on multiple vendors across the enterprise while creating efficiency and reducing expenses. We have been endeavoring to thoughtfully incorporate AI capabilities into our platforms and workflows-enhancing automation, decision-making, and customer experience without adding unnecessary complexity.
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From revenue optimization and billing to claims processing and coding, our services are designed to streamline financial processes and maximize revenue performance for healthcare organizations. • Payer Software Solutions: Products include (1) tailored solutions for managing compliance requirements, including appeals & grievances and (2) our network management platform assists payers in provider contracting, credentialing, and outreach, enabling them to expand and adapt to changing market dynamics.
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We are a scaled partner of both Amazon Web Services ("AWS") and Microsoft Azure ("Azure") cloud services. We have continued to make strong progress in our cloud transformation, with the vast majority of our collocated assets already migrated into the cloud.
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Other The Other category includes corporate overhead expenses, technology resources shared across segments and inter-segment eliminations. Our Technology We are committed to agile delivery, scalable platforms, and secure solutions, intended to bring our customers the best possible mission critical software.
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At the same time, we have consolidated previously separate cloud subscriptions into a unified enterprise platform, improving efficiency, enhancing security, and optimizing cost. Our multi-cloud partnerships further provide flexibility and access to advanced capabilities that set us apart from many competitors.
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This includes consolidated instant messaging, file sharing, and telephony solutions. We have reduced dependency on multiple vendors across the enterprise while creating efficiency and reducing expense. Together, these initiatives support our commitment to operational efficiency and exceptional service delivery. Scalable Platforms We understand that scalability is critical to meeting the growing demands of the digital landscape.
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Our Sales and Marketing At i3 Verticals, we prioritize keeping our sales, operations, and marketing activities close to our customers—ensuring every decision is informed by their needs, preferences, and feedback. While our Sales Team members are experts in their primary markets, they sell cross-market to ensure that the customer is getting the solution needed.
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Our AWS cloud consolidation initiative is nearing successful completion, with collocated and on-premises data centers successfully migrated to the cloud and unifying disparate subscriptions into an enterprise account.
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We have approximately 30 employees devoted to sales and an additional 30 employees in supporting sales roles as of September 30, 2025. Our corporate marketing team operates as a shared services model within i3 Verticals, working in cooperation with market-embedded RFP and marketing resources. The team sets and executes the strategy for delivering our story through various channels.
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Our Sales and Marketing We utilize our direct sales team to sell our proprietary software and payment technology solutions directly to customers in our vertical markets. Sales teams are organized and coordinated by vertical and sub-vertical market, leading to extensive cross-selling opportunities across our broad array of solutions.
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Our operations team is structured to effectively meet the individual needs of our customers.
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Leveraging our vertically focused suite of products and services, we are able to maximize the performance of our employee sales force as we continue to attract new customers. Our product marketing are delivered through a shared-services model which is coordinated with each vertical market.
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Our hosted solutions are managed within dedicated environments within AWS and Azure that align with various compliance standards specific to each industry. 11 Our Competition We compete with a variety of public sector software providers that have different business models, go-to-market strategies and technical capabilities. We believe the most significant competitive factors in our markets are: 1.
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Marketing is tightly aligned with our sales efforts by providing event coordination, demand-generation resources, physical and electronic marketing campaigns and collateral. Our enterprise marketing function establishes our overall corporate marketing strategy to enhance brand awareness and demand generation. We use a broad variety of traditional and digital marketing mediums to engage prospective customers.

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In the ordinary course of business, we are the subject of various claims and legal proceedings and may become the subject of claims, litigation or investigations, including commercial disputes and employee claims, such as claims of age discrimination, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, immigration violations or other local, state and federal labor law violations, and from time to time may be involved in governmental or regulatory investigations or similar matters arising out of our current or future business.
In the ordinary course of business, we are the subject of various claims and legal proceedings and may become the subject of claims, litigation or investigations, including commercial disputes and employee claims, such as claims of age discrimination, sexual harassment, gender discrimination, immigration violations or other local, state and federal labor law violations, and from time to time may be involved in governmental or regulatory investigations, audits or similar matters arising out of our current or future business.
Our future growth and profitability depend, in part, upon our continued growth within the vertical markets in which we currently operate. As part of our strategy to expand into new customer bases, we look for acquisition opportunities and partnerships with other businesses that will allow us to increase our market penetration, technological capabilities, product offerings and distribution capabilities.
Our future growth and profitability depend, in part, upon our continued growth within the markets in which we currently operate. As part of our strategy to expand into new customer bases, we look for acquisition opportunities and partnerships with other businesses that will allow us to increase our market penetration, technological capabilities, product offerings and distribution capabilities.
The future issuance of shares of preferred stock with voting rights may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of shares of our Class A common stock, either by diluting the voting power of our Class A common 50 stock if the preferred stock votes together with the common stock as a single class, or by giving the holders of any such preferred stock the right to block an action on which they have a separate class vote, even if the action were approved by the holders of our shares of our Class A common stock.
The future issuance of shares of preferred stock with voting rights may adversely affect the voting power of the holders of shares of our Class A common stock, either by diluting the voting power of our Class A common stock if the preferred stock votes together with the common stock as a single class, or by giving the holders of any such preferred stock the right to block an action on which they have a separate class vote, even if the action were approved by the holders of our shares of our Class A common stock.
In addition, even an inadvertent failure to comply with laws and regulations, as well as rapidly evolving social expectations of corporate fairness, could damage our business or our reputation. Compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and other federal and state regulations applicable to our business may increase our compliance costs, limit our revenues and otherwise negatively affect our business.
In addition, even an inadvertent failure to comply with laws and regulations, as well as rapidly evolving social expectations of corporate fairness, could damage our business or our reputation. 31 Compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act and other federal and state regulations applicable to our business may increase our compliance costs, limit our revenues and otherwise negatively affect our business.
In addition, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by outbreaks of illnesses, epidemics or pandemics, climate-related events, including extreme weather events and natural disasters, riots, strikes, civil insurrection or social unrest, terrorist or criminal activities, or other catastrophic events or other political and economic instability.
In addition, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected by outbreaks of illnesses, epidemics or pandemics, climate-related events, including extreme weather events and natural disasters, riots, strikes, civil 26 insurrection or social unrest, terrorist or criminal activities, or other catastrophic events or other political and economic instability.
Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission and many state attorneys general are interpreting federal and state consumer protection laws to impose standards for the online collection, use, dissemination and security of data. 42 Government regulators, industry groups and class action attorneys are increasingly scrutinizing how companies collect, process, use, store, share and transmit personal data.
Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission and many state attorneys general are interpreting federal and state consumer protection laws to impose standards for the online collection, use, dissemination and security of data. Government regulators, industry groups and class action attorneys are increasingly scrutinizing how companies collect, process, use, store, share and transmit personal data.
In addition, we may be required to incur costs in improving our internal control system, including the costs of the hiring of additional personnel. Any such action 48 could negatively affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and could also lead to a decline in the price of our Class A common stock.
In addition, we may be required to incur costs in improving our internal control system, including the costs of the hiring of additional personnel. Any such action could negatively affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows and could also lead to a decline in the price of our Class A common stock.
Should the rate of post-acquisition customer attrition exceed the rate forecasted, the revenues and profits from the acquisition may be less than we estimated, which could result in losses or a decline in profits, as well as potential impairment charges. 30 We perform a due diligence review of each of our acquisition partners.
Should the rate of post-acquisition customer attrition exceed the rate forecasted, the revenues and profits from the acquisition may be less than we estimated, which could result in losses or a decline in profits, as well as potential impairment charges. We perform a due diligence review of each of our acquisition partners.
Any debt financing we obtain in the future could involve covenants that further restrict our capital raising 45 activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to operate our business, obtain additional capital and pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions.
Any debt financing we obtain in the future could involve covenants that further restrict our capital raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to operate our business, obtain additional capital and pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions.
We may not have adequate financial or technological resources to develop effective and secure services that will satisfy the demands of these new customers. Penetrating these new customers in our existing vertical markets may also prove to be more challenging or costly or take longer than we may anticipate.
We may not have adequate financial or technological resources to develop effective and secure services that will satisfy the demands of these new customers. Penetrating these new customers in our existing markets may also prove to be more challenging or costly or take longer than we may anticipate.
Security breaches could result in financial institutions canceling large numbers of credit and debit cards, or consumers or businesses electing to cancel their cards following such an incident. 29 We may not be able to successfully execute our strategy of growth through acquisitions.
Security breaches could result in financial institutions canceling large numbers of credit and debit cards, or consumers or businesses electing to cancel their cards following such an incident. We may not be able to successfully execute our strategy of growth through acquisitions.
Relevant federal privacy laws include, in addition to FERPA, PPRA and HIPAA described above, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, which applies directly to a broad range of financial institutions and indirectly, or in some instances directly, to companies that provide services to financial institutions. The U.S.
Relevant federal privacy laws include, in addition to FERPA and PPRA described above, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act of 1999, which applies directly to a broad range of financial institutions and indirectly, or in some instances directly, to companies that provide services to financial institutions. The U.S.
We expect our cash needs to increase for the next several years as we: • make additional acquisitions; • market our products and services; • expand our customer support and service operations; 24 • hire additional marketing, customer support and administrative personnel; and • implement new and upgraded operational and financial systems, procedures and controls.
We expect our cash needs to increase for the next several years as we: • make additional acquisitions; • market our products and services; • expand our customer support and service operations; • hire additional marketing, customer support and administrative personnel; and • implement new and upgraded operational and financial systems, procedures and controls.
Failure to comply with these laws may result in governmental enforcement actions, private claims, including class action lawsuits, and damage to our reputation. We may also face audits or investigations by one or more domestic or foreign government agencies relating to our compliance with these regulations.
Failure to comply with these laws may result in governmental enforcement actions, private claims, including class action lawsuits, and damage to our reputation. We may also face audits or investigations by one or more foreign government agencies relating to our compliance with these regulations.
In these situations, our obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement could have a substantial negative impact on our liquidity and could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business 47 combinations or other changes of control.
In these situations, our obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement could have a substantial negative impact on our liquidity and could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing certain mergers, asset sales, other forms of business combinations or other changes of control.
These projects carry risks, such as cost overruns, delays in delivery, performance problems and lack of customer acceptance. In addition, new products and offerings may not perform as intended or generate the business or revenue growth expected.
These projects carry risks, 22 such as cost overruns, delays in delivery, performance problems and lack of customer acceptance. In addition, new products and offerings may not perform as intended or generate the business or revenue growth expected.
Some of our solutions require or benefit from the use of third-party hardware products that we sell to our customers, such as kiosks, payment terminals and point of sale equipment. A number of such products come from 28 limited number of suppliers.
Some of our solutions require or benefit from the use of third-party hardware products that we sell to our customers, such as kiosks, payment terminals and point of sale equipment. A number of such products come from limited number of suppliers.
Any claims asserted against us or our management, regardless of merit or eventual outcome, could harm our reputation or the reputation of our management and have an adverse impact on our relationship with our customers and other third parties and could lead to additional related claims.
Any proceedings or claims asserted against us or our management, regardless of merit or eventual outcome, could harm our reputation or the reputation of our management and have an adverse impact on our relationship with our customers and other third parties and could lead to additional related claims.
Accordingly, we incur income taxes on our proportionate share of any net taxable income of i3 Verticals, LLC in addition to expenses related to our operations, and our ability to obtain funds to pay these income taxes currently depends upon distributions from i3 Verticals, LLC.
Accordingly, we incur income taxes on our proportionate share of any net taxable income of i3 Verticals, LLC in addition to expenses related to our operations, and our ability to obtain funds to pay these income taxes currently depends upon 39 distributions from i3 Verticals, LLC.
The occurrence of any of these factors could adversely affect our growth strategy. Growth in our current vertical markets also depends upon our ability to adapt existing technology or develop new technologies to meet the particular needs of new and existing customers.
The occurrence of any of these factors could adversely affect our growth strategy. Growth in our current markets also depends upon our ability to adapt existing technology or develop new technologies to meet the particular needs of new and existing customers.
If such an event were to occur it could materially disrupt our operations, expose us to liability under data breach laws, adversely impact our reputation, impact our customer relationships or subject us to other material losses or liability.
If such an event were to occur it could materially disrupt our operations, expose us to liability under data breach laws, adversely impact our reputation, impact our customer relationships or subject us to other material losses or 19 liability.
We depend on the ability and experience of a number of our key personnel who have substantial experience with our operations, the rapidly changing payment processing industry and the vertical markets in which we offer our products and services.
We depend on the ability and experience of a number of our key personnel who have substantial experience with our operations, the rapidly changing payment processing industry and the markets in which we offer our products and services.
Additionally, various sources of supply-chain risk, including strikes or shutdowns at delivery ports or loss of or damage to our products while they are in transit or storage, intellectual property theft, losses due to tampering, issues with quality or sourcing control, failure by our suppliers to comply with applicable laws and regulation, potential tariffs or other trade restrictions, or other similar problems could limit or delay the supply of our products or harm our reputation.
Additionally, various sources of supply-chain risk, including strikes or shutdowns at delivery ports or loss of or damage to our products while they are in transit or storage, intellectual property theft, losses due to tampering, issues with quality or sourcing control, failure by our suppliers to comply with applicable laws and regulation, tariffs or other trade 25 restrictions, or other similar problems could limit or delay the supply of our products or harm our reputation.
Defects in our systems or those of third parties, errors or delays in the processing of payment transactions, telecommunications failures or other difficulties could result in: • loss of revenues; • loss of customers; • loss of customer and cardholder data; • fines imposed by payment networks or regulators; 23 • harm to our business or reputation resulting from negative publicity; • exposure to fraud losses or other liabilities; • additional operating and development costs; or • diversion of management, technical and other resources, among other consequences.
Defects in our systems or those of third 20 parties, errors or delays in the processing of payment transactions, telecommunications failures or other difficulties could result in: • loss of revenues; • loss of customers; • loss of customer and cardholder data; • fines imposed by payment networks or regulators; • harm to our business or reputation resulting from negative publicity; • exposure to fraud losses or other liabilities; • additional operating and development costs; or • diversion of management, technical and other resources, among other consequences.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act also regulates the collection of information by operators of websites and other electronic solutions that are directed to children under 13 years of age.
Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act also regulates the collection of information by operators of websites and other electronic solutions that are directed to children under 35 13 years of age.
The base rate is a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (a) the greater of the federal funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate, plus ½ of 1%, (b) Wall Street Journal prime rate and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR rate for an interest period of one month, plus 1%, plus an applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2024).
The base rate is a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (a) the greater of the federal funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate, plus ½ of 1%, (b) Wall Street Journal prime rate and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR rate for an interest period of one month, plus 1%, plus an applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.00% (1.00% at September 30, 2025).
This could materially and adversely affect our business. 26 Under certain circumstances specified in the payment network rules, we may be required to submit to periodic audits, self-assessments or other assessments of our compliance with the PCI DSS. Such activities may reveal that we have failed to comply with the PCI DSS.
This could materially and adversely affect our business. 23 Under certain circumstances specified in the payment network rules, we may be required to submit to periodic audits, self-assessments or other assessments of our compliance with the PCI DSS. Such activities may reveal that we have failed to comply with the PCI DSS.
While we did not incur material chargeback losses in our 2024 or 2023 fiscal years, any increase in chargebacks not paid by our customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are potentially liable for losses caused by fraudulent card transactions.
While we did not incur material chargeback losses in our 2025 or 2024 fiscal years, any increase in chargebacks not paid by our customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are potentially liable for losses caused by fraudulent card transactions.
These foregoing matters could have an adverse effect on our business, result of operations and financial condition. 27 We have faced, and may in the future face, chargeback liabilities if our customers refuse or cannot reimburse chargebacks resolved in favor of their customers, and we may not accurately anticipate these liabilities.
These foregoing matters could have an adverse effect on our business, result of operations and financial condition. 24 We have faced, and may in the future face, chargeback liabilities if our customers refuse or cannot reimburse chargebacks resolved in favor of their customers, and we may not accurately anticipate these liabilities.
For example, the CFPB finalized a rule which goes into effect January 17, 2025, that requires certain data providers to make covered data regarding covered financial products and services available to consumers and authorized third parties in an electronic form, subject to a number of requirements.
For example, the CFPB finalized a rule which went into effect January 17, 2025, that requires certain data providers to make covered data regarding covered financial products and services available to consumers and authorized third parties in an electronic form, subject to a number of requirements.
To provide our payment facilitator services, we are registered through our bank sponsor with the Visa and Mastercard networks. The majority of our payment volume in fiscal year 2024 was attributable to transactions processed on the Visa and Mastercard networks. We, our bank sponsor and many of our customers are subject to complex and evolving payment network rules.
To provide our payment facilitator services, we are registered through our bank sponsor with the Visa and Mastercard networks. The majority of our payment volume in fiscal year 2025 was attributable to transactions processed on the Visa and Mastercard networks. We, our bank sponsor and many of our customers are subject to complex and evolving payment network rules.
Failure to comply with the FCPA could result in the imposition of civil or criminal fines and penalties and could disrupt our business and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. 40 Numerous other federal laws affect our business, and any failure to comply with those laws could harm our business.
Failure to comply with the FCPA could result in the imposition of civil or criminal fines and penalties and could disrupt our business and adversely affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. Numerous other laws affect our business, and any failure to comply with those laws could harm our business.
We may be subject to infringement claims. We may be subject to costly litigation if our products or services are alleged to infringe upon or otherwise violate a third party’s proprietary rights. Third parties may have, or may eventually be issued, patents that could be infringed by our products and services.
We may be subject to costly litigation if our products or services are alleged to infringe upon or otherwise violate a third party’s proprietary rights. Third parties may have, or may eventually be issued, patents that could be infringed by our products and services.
If we cannot keep pace with rapid developments and changes in our industry, the use of our products and services could decline, causing a reduction in our revenues. The vertical market software market is subject to constant and significant changes.
If we cannot keep pace with rapid developments and changes in our industry, the use of our products and services could decline, causing a reduction in our revenues. The enterprise software market is subject to constant and significant changes.
In addition to those laws and regulations discussed previously that are imposed by the card networks and Nacha, governmental bodies in the United States have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, laws and regulations restricting the use, collection, storage, transfer and disposal of, and requiring safeguarding of, personal information. Our operations are subject to certain provisions of these laws.
In addition to the standards and requirements discussed previously that are imposed by the card networks and Nacha, governmental bodies in the United States have adopted, or are considering the adoption of, laws and regulations restricting the use, collection, storage, transfer and disposal of, and requiring safeguarding of, personal information. Our operations are subject to certain provisions of these laws.
The base rate shall not be less than 1% in any event. As of September 30, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility.
The base rate shall not be less than 1% in any event. As of September 30, 2025, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility.
The Adjusted Term SOFR rate will be the rate of interest per annum equal to the Term SOFR rate (based upon an interest period of one, three or six months), plus 0.10%, plus an applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2024). The Adjusted Term SOFR rate shall not be less than 0% in any event.
The Adjusted Term SOFR rate will be the rate of interest per annum equal to the Term SOFR rate (based upon an 37 interest period of one, three or six months), plus 0.10%, plus an applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2025). The Adjusted Term SOFR rate shall not be less than 0% in any event.
In addition, any such misuse or breach could cause us to incur costs to correct the breaches or failures, increase our risk of regulatory scrutiny, subject us to lawsuits and result in the imposition of material penalties and fines under 22 state and federal laws (including HIPAA) or by the payment networks.
In addition, any such misuse or breach could cause us to incur costs to correct the breaches or failures, increase our risk of regulatory scrutiny, subject us to lawsuits and result in the imposition of material penalties and fines under state and federal laws or by the payment networks.
In addition, the cybersecurity-related threats that we face may remain undetected for an extended period of time. In addition, the rapid evolution and increased adoption of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and other emerging technologies also may heighten our cybersecurity risks by making cyberattacks and social engineering more difficult to detect, contain and mitigate.
In addition, the cybersecurity-related threats that we face may remain undetected for an extended period of time. In addition, the rapid evolution and increased adoption of AI and other emerging technologies also may heighten our cybersecurity risks by making cyberattacks and social engineering more difficult to detect, contain and mitigate.
If we fail to increase our penetration into existing vertical markets, we may not be able to continue to grow our revenues and earnings. There are certain risks associated with the sale of our Merchant Services Business which was completed in September 2024. In September 2024, we completed the sale of our Merchant Services Business.
If we fail to increase our penetration into existing markets, we may not be able to continue to grow our revenues and earnings. There are certain risks associated with the sale of our Merchant Services Business which was completed in September 2024 and the sale of our Healthcare RCM Business which was completed in May 2025.
M any consumer privacy laws provide for civil penalties for violations, and the CCPA and CPRA provide for a private right of action for data breaches that may increase data breach litigation.
Many consumer privacy laws provide for civil penalties for violations, and the CCPA and CPRA provide for a private right of action for data breaches that may increase data breach litigation.
Further, 34 compliance with emerging sector-specific regulations may negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations by requiring us to alter our fee structure or payment processing practices. The CFPB's focus on these payment processing practices may also lead to litigation against the Company.
Further, compliance with emerging sector-specific regulations may negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations by requiring us to alter our fee structure or payment processing practices. The CFPB's focus on these payment processing practices has led to litigation against the Company.
The Continuing Equity Owners, who collectively hold approximately 31% of the combined voting power of our common stock as of November 22, 2024, may receive payments from us under the Tax Receivable Agreement upon a redemption or exchange of their common units in i3 Verticals, LLC, including the issuance of shares of our Class A common stock upon any such redemption or exchange.
The Continuing Equity Owners, who collectively hold approximately 27% of the combined voting power of our common stock as of November 20, 2025, may receive payments from us under the Tax Receivable Agreement upon a redemption or exchange of their common units in i3 Verticals, LLC, including the issuance of shares of our Class A common stock upon any such redemption or exchange.
On May 8, 2023, i3 Verticals, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into that certain Credit Agreement (as amended, the “2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility”) with the guarantors and lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (“JPMorgan”). The 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility replaces the Prior Senior Secured Credit Facility (as defined below).
On May 8, 2023, i3 Verticals, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into that certain Credit Agreement (as amended, the “2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility”) with the guarantors and lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (“JPMorgan”).
For additional information about this litigation, see Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements.
For additional information about this litigation, see Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements.
For example, the Continuing Equity Owners may have different tax positions from us in relation to whether and when we dispose of assets, whether and when we incur new or refinance existing indebtedness, and whether and when we should terminate the Tax Receivable Agreement and accelerate our obligations thereunder.
For example, the Continuing Equity Owners may have different tax positions from us in relation to whether and when we enter into a change of control transaction, dispose of assets, whether and when we incur new or refinance existing indebtedness, and whether and when we should terminate the Tax Receivable Agreement and accelerate our obligations thereunder.
While we maintain insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions, cover certain aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses.
While we maintain insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions, cover certain aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may exclude certain types of claims and otherwise be insufficient to cover all losses.
We are subject to numerous federal and state laws and regulations that affect the electronic payments industry and the other industries in which we provide services. Regulation of our industry has increased significantly in recent years and is constantly evolving.
We are subject to numerous federal and state laws and regulations that affect the public sector enterprise software industry and the other industries in which we provide services. Regulation of our industry has increased significantly in recent years and is constantly evolving.
If we are unable to develop, adapt to or access technological changes or evolving industry standards on a timely and cost-effective basis, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.
Our future success will depend in part on our ability to develop or adapt to technological changes and evolving industry standards. If we are unable to develop, adapt to or access technological changes or evolving industry standards on a timely and cost-effective basis, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.
Additionally, if we suffer a data breach, other privacy or cybersecurity regulatory compliance failures or are subject to fines, sanctions or proceedings as a result of actual or perceived compliance failures, or any similar event causing reputational harm, our opportunities for growth may be curtailed, and our potential liability for security breaches may increase, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, if we suffer a data breach, other privacy or cybersecurity regulatory compliance failures or are subject to fines, sanctions or proceedings as a result of actual or perceived compliance failures, or any similar event causing reputational harm, our opportunities for growth may be curtailed, and our potential liability for security breaches may increase, all of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 36 These laws and regulations may change rapidly, and it is frequently unclear how they apply to our business.
We may have to litigate to enforce or determine the scope and enforceability of our intellectual property rights (including litigation against our third-party licensors), which is expensive, could cause a diversion of resources and may not prove successful. The loss of intellectual property protection or the inability to obtain third-party intellectual property could harm our business and ability to compete.
We may have to litigate to enforce or determine the scope and enforceability of our intellectual property rights (including litigation against our third-party licensors), which is expensive, could cause a diversion of resources and may not prove successful.
In addition, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility contains, and any agreements evidencing or governing other future debt may contain, certain restrictive covenants that limit our ability, among other things, to engage in certain activities that are in our long-term best interests, including our ability to: • incur liens on property, assets or revenues; • incur or assume additional debt or amend our debt and other material agreements; • declare or make distributions and redeem or repurchase equity interests, including making repurchases of Class A common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program, or issue preferred stock; • prepay, redeem or repurchase debt; • make investments; • enter into any sale-and-leaseback of property; • engage in certain business activities; and • engage in mergers and asset sales.
Any refinancing of our debt could be at higher interest rates and may require us to comply with more onerous covenants, which could further restrict our business operations. 38 In addition, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility contains, and any agreements evidencing or governing other future debt may contain, certain restrictive covenants that limit our ability, among other things, to engage in certain activities that are in our long-term best interests, including our ability to: • incur liens on property, assets or revenues; • incur or assume additional debt or amend our debt and other material agreements; • declare or make distributions and redeem or repurchase equity interests, including making repurchases of Class A common stock pursuant to our share repurchase program, or issue preferred stock; • prepay, redeem or repurchase debt; • make investments; • enter into any sale-and-leaseback of property; • engage in certain business activities; and • engage in mergers and asset sales.
As a result of potential differences in the amount of net taxable income allocable to us and to the Continuing Equity Owners, as well as the use of an assumed tax rate in calculating i3 Verticals, LLC’s distribution obligations, we may receive distributions significantly in excess of our tax liabilities and obligations to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, including in connection with the anticipated tax distribution to be made by i3 Verticals, LLC to its members, including the Company, in early 2025 as described above.
As a result of potential differences in the amount of net taxable income allocable to us and to the Continuing Equity Owners, as well as the use of an assumed tax rate in calculating i3 Verticals, LLC’s distribution obligations, we may receive distributions significantly in excess of our tax liabilities and obligations to make payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement, such as in connection with the 2025 LLC Tax Distribution described below.
As a result, the interests of the Continuing Equity Owners may conflict with the interests of holders of shares of our Class A common stock.
As a result, the interests of the Continuing Equity Owners, including some members of our Board of Directors, may conflict with the interests of holders of shares of our Class A common stock.
In addition, pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, we agreed to indemnify Payroc with respect to certain matters and we agreed to retain certain liabilities related to the Merchant Services Business, which in any such case could result in liability to us following the closing.
In addition, pursuant to the Merchant Services Purchase Agreement, we agreed to indemnify Payroc with respect to certain matters and we agreed to retain certain liabilities related to the Merchant 27 Services Business, which in any such case could result in liability to us following the closing. We have received, and may in the future receive, indemnification claims from Payroc.
In addition, the integration of newly acquired companies may lead to diversion of management attention from other ongoing business concerns. We may not be able to successfully manage our intellectual property. Our intellectual property is critical to our future success, particularly in our strategic verticals where we may offer proprietary software solutions to our customers.
In addition, the integration of newly acquired companies may lead to diversion of management attention from other ongoing business concerns. We may not be able to successfully manage our intellectual property. Our intellectual property is critical to our future success.
The heightened focus on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices could increase our costs, harm our reputation and adversely impact our financial results. There has been heightened focus by investors, customers, environmental activists, the media and governmental and nongovernmental organizations on a variety of ESG matters.
The ongoing focus on environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) practices could increase our costs, harm our reputation and adversely impact our financial results. Many investors, customers, environmental activists, the media and governmental and nongovernmental organizations are focused on a variety of ESG matters.
We are subject to economic and political risk, the business cycles of our customers and changes in the overall level of consumer and commercial spending, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to risks associated with general economic and geopolitical conditions, the business cycles of our customers and changes in the overall level of consumer and commercial spending, which could negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may also face audits or investigations by one or more foreign government agencies relating to our compliance with these regulations. 33 Risks Related to Regulation We are subject to extensive laws and government regulation, the costs of compliance with which can be significant, and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations may subject us to penalties and otherwise have an unfavorable impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Regulation We are subject to extensive laws and government regulation, the costs of compliance with which can be significant, and our actual or perceived failure to comply with such obligations may subject us to penalties and otherwise have an unfavorable impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Such healthcare reforms may also make introduction of new products and service costlier or more time-consuming than we currently anticipate. These changes may also prevent our introduction of new products and services or make the continuation or maintenance of our existing products and services unprofitable or impossible.
Such healthcare reforms may also make introduction of new products and service costlier or more time-consuming than we currently anticipate. These changes may also prevent our introduction of new products and services or make the continuation or maintenance of our existing products and services unprofitable or impossible. The evolving legal, ethical and regulatory landscape over AI technologies creates uncertainties.
In addition, while we have opted out of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, or the “DGCL,” our amended and restated certificate of incorporation contains similar provisions providing that we may not engage in certain “business combinations” with any “interested stockholder” for a three-year period following the time that the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless: • prior to such time, our board of directors (“Board of Directors”) approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder; • upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the votes of our voting stock outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding certain shares; or • at or subsequent to that time, the business combination is approved by our Board of Directors and by the affirmative vote of holders of at least 66 2/3% of the votes of our outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.
These provisions provide for, among other things: • prohibiting the use of cumulative voting for the election of directors; • advance notice for nominations of directors by stockholders and for stockholders to include matters to be considered at our annual meetings; and • certain limitations on convening special stockholder meetings. 42 In addition, while we have opted out of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), our amended and restated certificate of incorporation contains similar provisions providing that we may not engage in certain “business combinations” with any “interested stockholder” for a three-year period following the time that the stockholder became an interested stockholder, unless: • prior to such time, our board of directors (“Board of Directors”) approved either the business combination or the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder; • upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the interested stockholder owned at least 85% of the votes of our voting stock outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding certain shares; or • at or subsequent to that time, the business combination is approved by our Board of Directors and by the affirmative vote of holders of at least 66 2/3% of the votes of our outstanding voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder.
As of September 30, 2024, we have an aggregate of 126,117,965 shares of Class A common stock authorized but unissued, including 10,032,676 shares of Class A common stock issuable, at our election, upon redemption of common units of i3 Verticals, LLC that are held by the Continuing Equity Owners.
As of September 30, 2025, we have an aggregate of 126,016,875 shares of Class A common stock authorized but unissued, including 8,381,681 shares of Class A common stock issuable, at our election, upon redemption of common units of i3 Verticals, LLC that are held by the Continuing Equity Owners.
Since October 2011, a payment network may not prohibit a card issuer from contracting with any other payment network for the processing of electronic debit transactions involving the card issuer’s debit cards, and card issuers and payment networks may not inhibit the ability of businesses and organizations to direct the routing of debit card transactions over any payment networks that can process the transactions.
Since October 2011, a payment network may not prohibit a card issuer from contracting with any other payment network for the processing of electronic debit transactions involving the card issuer’s debit cards, and card issuers and payment networks may not inhibit the ability of businesses and organizations to direct the routing of debit card transactions over any payment networks that can process the transactions. 32 Rules implementing the Dodd-Frank Act also contain certain prohibitions on payment network exclusivity and merchant routing restrictions.
Many of our competitors have substantially greater financial, technological, and marketing resources than we have. Accordingly, if these competitors specifically target our business model, they may be able to offer more attractive solutions to our customers. They also may be able to offer and provide products and services that we do not offer.
Accordingly, if these competitors specifically target our business model, they may be able to offer more attractive solutions to our customers. They also may be able to offer and provide products and services that we do not offer.
The vertical market software industry is competitive. Such competition could adversely affect the revenue we receive, and as a result, our margins, business, financial condition and results of operations. Other software providers of payment processing services have established a sizable market share in our vertical markets and service more customers than we do.
Such competition could adversely affect the revenue we receive, and as a result, our margins, business, financial condition and results of operations. Other software providers of payment processing services have established a sizable market share in our public sector markets and service more customers than we do. Our growth will largely depend on our ability to increase our market share.
As a result of these continuing costs and expenses, we need to generate significant revenues to attain and maintain profitability and positive cash flow. To date, our operations have been supported by equity and debt financings. If we do not continue to increase our revenues, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.
As a result of these continuing costs and expenses, we need to generate significant revenues to attain and maintain profitability and positive cash flow. If we do not continue to increase our revenues, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. The enterprise software industry is competitive.
Our inability to successfully or effectively implement AI initiatives, or other deficiencies or failures in our AI systems or initiatives, could subject us to competitive harm, legal and regulatory risk, and increase our cybersecurity, intellectual property, and privacy risks.
Our inability to successfully or effectively implement AI initiatives, or other deficiencies or failures in our AI systems or initiatives, could subject us to competitive harm, legal and regulatory risk, and increase our cybersecurity, intellectual property, and privacy risks. Additionally, AI-generated outputs may be misleading, insecure, inaccurate, harmful, or otherwise flawed.
Our ability to generate cash is subject, to a certain extent, to our ability to successfully execute our business strategy, including acquisition activity, as well as general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other factors beyond our control.
To service our debt and any additional debt we may incur in the future, we need to generate cash. Our ability to generate cash is subject, to a certain extent, to our ability to successfully execute our business strategy, including acquisition activity, as well as general economic, financial, competitive, regulatory and other factors beyond our control.
Failure to comply with laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on our business, including the limitation, suspension or termination of services provided to, or by, third parties, and the imposition of other penalties or fines.
Failure to comply with laws and regulations may result in substantial civil and/or criminal penalties and may otherwise have an adverse effect on our business, including as a result of the limitation, suspension or termination of services provided to, or by, third parties.
A substantial portion of our historical revenue growth has resulted from acquisitions. For the year ended September 30, 2024, the incremental impact of revenues attributable to the acquisitions we completed in 2023 and 2024 were $2.4 million, or 1.0% of our total revenues, net of intercompany eliminations.
A substantial portion of our historical revenue growth has resulted from acquisitions. For the year ended September 30, 2025, the incremental impact of revenues attributable to the acquisitions we completed in the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years were $5.9 million, or 2.7% of our total revenues.
Our contracts are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars , and therefore, substantially all of our revenue is not subject to foreign currency risk. However, there has been, and may continue to be, significant volatility in global stock markets and foreign currency exchange rates that result in the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies in which we conduct business.
However, there has been, and may continue to be, significant volatility in global stock markets and foreign currency exchange rates that result in the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies in which we conduct business.
The number of business days in a month or quarter also may affect seasonal fluctuations. Certain revenues in our Public Sector segment fluctuate with the fiscal calendars of our customers.
We have experienced in the past, and expect to continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in our revenues. The number of business days in a month or quarter also may affect seasonal fluctuations. Certain revenues from our public sector customers fluctuate with the fiscal calendars of our customers.
These provisions could also make it more difficult for stockholders to nominate directors for election to our Board of Directors and take other corporate actions. 49 We may issue shares of preferred stock in the future, which could make it difficult for another company to acquire us or could otherwise adversely affect holders of our Class A common stock, which could depress the price of our Class A common stock.
We may issue shares of preferred stock in the future, which could make it difficult for another company to acquire us or could otherwise adversely affect holders of our Class A common stock, which could depress the price of our Class A common stock.
If our actual taxable income were insufficient or there were adverse changes in applicable law or regulations, we may be unable to realize all or a portion of these expected benefits, and our cash flows and stockholders’ equity could be negatively affected.
If our actual taxable income were insufficient or there were adverse changes in applicable law or regulations, we may be unable to realize all or a portion of these expected benefits, and our cash flows and stockholders’ equity could be negatively affected. 40 In certain cases, payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement to the Continuing Equity Owners may be accelerated or significantly exceed the actual benefits we realize in respect of the tax attributes subject to the Tax Receivable Agreement.
Volatility in our key operating metrics or their rates of growth could have a negative impact on our financial results and investor perceptions of our business prospects. 32 We are the subject of various claims and legal proceedings and may become the subject of claims, litigation or investigations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
We are the subject of various claims and legal proceedings and may become the subject of claims, litigation or investigations which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
In addition, this emphasis on ESG matters has resulted and may result in the adoption of new laws and regulations, including new reporting requirements. If we fail to comply with new laws, regulations or reporting requirements, our reputation and business could be adversely impacted. Risks Related to Our Indebtedness Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and competitive position.
If we fail to comply with new laws, regulations or reporting requirements, our reputation and business could be adversely impacted. Risks Related to Our Indebtedness Our indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and competitive position.
While our Board may choose to take any such actions, our Board is not required to do so, and to the extent, for example, such excess cash balances continue to be held by the Company, the Continuing Equity Owners would benefit from any value attributable to such accumulated cash balances as a result of their ownership of Class A common stock following a redemption or exchange of their common units.
While our Board may choose to take any such actions, our Board is not required to do so, and to the extent, for example, such excess cash balances continue to be held by the Company, the Continuing Equity Owners would benefit from any value attributable to such accumulated cash balances as a result of their ownership of Class A common stock following a redemption or exchange of their common units. 41 Our failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a significant and adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and reputation.
The occurrence of natural disasters, pandemics, or political or economic instability in these countries could interfere with work performed by these labor sources or could result in our having to replace or reduce these labor sources. If countries in which we operate experience civil or political unrest or acts of terrorism, our operations in such countries could be materially impaired.
The occurrence of natural disasters, pandemics, or political or economic instability in these countries could interfere with work performed by these labor sources or could result in our 30 having to replace or reduce these labor sources.
While we had substantial net income attributable to i3 Verticals, Inc. in the year ended September 30, 2024 as a result of the gain associated with the divestiture of our Merchant Services Business, taking into account the factors above, we incurred net losses attributable to i3 Verticals, Inc. in the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and prior years, and we may continue to incur losses in the future.
While we had net income attributable to i3 Verticals, Inc. in the years ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 as a result of, among other things, the gains associated with the divestitures of our Healthcare RCM Business during fiscal year 2025 and our Merchant Services Business during fiscal year 2024, respectively, we incurred a net loss attributable to i3 Verticals, Inc. in the year ended September 30, 2023 and prior years, and we 21 may continue to incur losses in the future.
Our Board of Directors will determine the appropriate uses for excess cash which is so held by the Company following tax distributions, which may include, among other uses, after giving effect to the payment of obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement, the recontribution of such cash to i3 Verticals, LLC for use in our business in exchange for common units of i3 Verticals, LLC along with an associated recapitalization of all of the outstanding common units in i3 Verticals, LLC, and/or the payment of a cash dividend on our Class A common stock.
Our Board of Directors will determine the appropriate uses for excess cash which may be held by the Company following any future tax distributions, which may include, among other uses, after giving effect to the payment of obligations under the Tax Receivable Agreement, effecting a recapitalization transaction similar to the recapitalization transaction associated with the 2025 LLC Tax Distribution as described above, and/or approving the payment of a cash dividend on our Class A common stock.

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Item 1C. Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity — threats and controls disclosure

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Our incident response plan has a structured escalation process for managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents, starting with initial detection and local management review, escalating to enterprise-level teams, and potentially reaching Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, if the incident is deemed material. • Awareness: Promoting ongoing user awareness and training so that all employees understand their role in managing cybersecurity risks.
Our incident response plan has a structured escalation process for managing and reporting cybersecurity incidents, starting with initial detection and local management review, escalating to enterprise-level teams, and potentially reaching the Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, if the incident is deemed material. • Awareness: Promoting ongoing user awareness and training so that all employees understand their role in managing cybersecurity risks.
Mandatory new hire and annual security and privacy training is provided to all employees, including automated monthly phishing campaigns to educate staff on identifying and reporting phishing threats. • Third Parties: Processes designed to identify and manage cybersecurity risks associated with our use of third-party providers.
Mandatory new hire and annual security and privacy training is provided to all employees, including automated monthly phishing campaigns to educate staff on identifying and reporting phishing threats. 45 • Third Parties: Processes designed to identify and manage cybersecurity risks associated with our use of third-party providers.
The CTO also reports to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis regarding remediation activities, if any, along with related security metrics, in connection with any areas where cybersecurity threats have been identified.
The 46 CTO also reports to the Audit Committee on a quarterly basis regarding remediation activities, if any, along with related security metrics, in connection with any areas where cybersecurity threats have been identified.
Item 1C. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Program We maintain a cybersecurity program that describes required controls for all Company businesses, with day-to-day management and implementation often conducted independently due to our decentralized operating model.
Item 1C. Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Program We maintain a cybersecurity program that implements required controls for all Company businesses, with day-to-day management and implementation often conducted independently due to our decentralized operating model.
In addition, other individuals on our IT security team have cybersecurity experience or certifications relevant to their respective role. 52 Our incident response plan outlines controls and procedures for cybersecurity incidents. This plan includes a cybersecurity incident command team that to conducts initial assessments of incidents. If an incident meets defined criteria, it is reviewed by senior IT security members.
Our incident response plan outlines controls and procedures for cybersecurity incidents. This plan includes a cybersecurity incident command team that to conducts initial assessments of incidents. If an incident meets defined criteria, it is reviewed by senior IT security members.
We maintain a cybersecurity insurance policy that provides coverage in connection with cybersecurity incidents. However, costs and damages associated with cybersecurity incidents may not be fully insured under our insurance policy, and (to the extent otherwise covered) are subject to applicable deductibles.
We maintain a cybersecurity insurance policy that provides coverage in connection with cybersecurity incidents. However, such insurance coverage may exclude certain types of claims or otherwise be insufficient to cover all costs and damages associated with cybersecurity incidents, and (to the extent that costs and damages are otherwise covered) are subject to applicable deductibles.
Our program follows guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Center for Internet Security (CIS), Cloud Service Alliance (CSA), Payment Card Industry (PCI), HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations. • Detect: Utilizing both external and internal resources to perform continuous assessments and penetration testing throughout the year on the Company’s key business systems, including an annual review to verify our compliance with the Payment Card Industries Data Security Standards (PCI DSS), We deploy 51 systems, capabilities, and processes designed to detect cybersecurity events as early as possible to ensure the resilience of our systems and our ability to identify threats. • Respond & Recover: Equipping the Company with the necessary capabilities to take immediate and effective action against detected threats.
Our program follows guidelines from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Center for Internet Security (CIS), Cloud Service Alliance (CSA), Payment Card Industry (PCI), HIPAA and applicable privacy regulations, and select programs are subject to continuous oversight through ongoing SOC 2 compliance audits. • Detect: Utilizing both external and internal resources to perform continuous assessments and penetration testing throughout the year on the Company’s key business systems, including an annual review to verify our compliance with the Payment Card Industries Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
Our Senior Vice-President of Technology, Compliance, Security Services (SVP-TCSS) reports to our CTO and leads a team of security professionals. Our SVP-TCSS has expertise in cybersecurity risk management through his more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, technology and data privacy roles.
His hands-on experience integrating security-focused practices as part of technology governance and risk management ensures we prioritize risk management and robust protection of our digital assets. Our Senior Vice President of Technology, Compliance, and Security Services ("SVP-TCSS"), reporting to the CTO, oversees our cybersecurity practices and leads a skilled team of security professionals.
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Our CTO has an extensive track record of executive leadership in technology and cybersecurity, including overseeing the development and management of enterprise-level cybersecurity programs. With over 30 years of experience in technology, he has held key leadership roles where he successfully implemented IT governance, risk, and compliance frameworks, reducing organizational risk and enhancing operational resilience.
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We deploy systems, capabilities, and processes designed to detect cybersecurity events as early as possible to ensure the resilience of our systems and our ability to identify threats. • Respond & Recover: Equipping the Company with the necessary capabilities to take immediate and effective action against detected threats.
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Our CTO brings over twenty years of executive leadership experience, providing sponsorship for cybersecurity programs and compliance efforts. He has worked to promote a culture of strong IT governance and organizational resilience, collaborating with subject matter experts to advance cybersecurity initiatives and compliance.
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With over twenty years of experience spanning cybersecurity, technology, and data privacy, our SVP-TCSS collaborates with these dedicated security teams to develop and implement organization-wide cybersecurity strategies. Additionally, our IT security team comprises individuals who hold relevant cybersecurity experience and industry certifications aligned to their roles, ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk management and protection.

Item 2. Properties

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Item 2. Properties Our corporate headquarters is in Nashville, Tennessee where we occupy approximately 16,000 square feet of office space under a lease that expires in 2027. We lease properties for our Public Sector segment located within various geographic regions in which we conduct business, including Alabama, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
Item 2. Properties Our corporate headquarters is in Nashville, Tennessee where we lease approximately 16,000 square feet of office space under a lease that expires in 2027.
We also lease properties for our Healthcare segment located within Ohio, Louisiana and Wisconsin. Our properties include office spaces used for support, operational, sales, management and administrative purposes.
We also lease properties located within various geographic regions in which we conduct business, including Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina and Wisconsin. Additionally, we own property in Arizona. Our properties include office spaces used for support, operational, sales, management and administrative purposes.
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We also lease approximately 34,000 square feet of office space in Piney Flats, Tennessee; 18,000 square feet of office space in Sulphur Springs, Texas and 15,000 square feet of office space in Houston, Texas. We own approximately 15,000 square feet of office space in Vadodara, India which is used to support our employees and business operations, including technology development.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

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Item 3. Legal Proceedings The information required with respect to this item can be found in Note 16 to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements contained in this report and is incorporated by reference into this Part I, Item 3. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 53 PART II
Item 3. Legal Proceedings The information required with respect to this item can be found in Note 17 to the accompanying audited consolidated financial statements contained in this report and is incorporated by reference into this Part I, Item 3. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures Not applicable. 47 PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity

Market for Common Equity — stock, dividends, buybacks

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Additionally, our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility (as defined below) places restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Company. For further discussion of the 2023 Senior Secured 55 Credit Facility, see Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Liquidity and Capital Resources." Item 6. Reserved
Additionally, our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility (as defined below) places restrictions on the payment of dividends by the Company. For further discussion of the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, see Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation - Liquidity and Capital Resources." Item 6. Reserved
The following graph shows a comparison of cumulative total shareholder return for (1) our Class A common stock, (2) the S&P 500 Index and (3) the S&P Information technology Index. The graph assumes the value of the investment in our common stock and each index was $100.00 on September 30, 2018 and that all dividends, if any, were reinvested.
The following graph shows a comparison of cumulative total shareholder return for (1) our Class A common stock, (2) the S&P 500 Index and (3) the S&P Information technology Index. The graph assumes the value of the investment in our common stock and each index was $100.00 on September 30, 2020 and that all dividends, if any, were reinvested.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Share Repurchase Program On August 8, 2024, the Company announced that our Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program for the Company’s Class A common stock, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of outstanding shares of our Class A common stock (exclusive of fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases) (the "Share Repurchase Program").
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities Share Repurchase Program On August 8, 2024, the Company announced that our Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program for the Company’s Class A common stock, under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of outstanding shares of our Class A common stock (exclusive of fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases) (the "Prior Share Repurchase Program").
The comparisons reflected in the graph and table are not intended to forecast the future performance of our stock and may not be indicative of our future performance. 54 The following table presents the corresponding data for the periods shown in the graph: i3 Verticals, Inc.
The comparisons reflected in the graph and table are not intended to forecast the future performance of our stock and may not be indicative of our future performance. 48 The following table presents the corresponding data for the periods shown in the graph: i3 Verticals, Inc.
Repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program are subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws requirements (including under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable), compliance with contractual restrictions under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, and other factors.
In addition, any repurchases under the New Share Repurchase Program are subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws requirements (including under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable), compliance with contractual restrictions under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, and other factors.
Pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program, the Company is authorized to make repurchases of our Class A common stock in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Pursuant to the Prior Share Repurchase Program, the Company was authorized to make repurchases of our Class A Common Stock in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
In addition, the terms of the Share Repurchase Program provides that, immediately prior to repurchases of Class A common stock under the Share Repurchase Program, i3 Verticals, LLC redeems for cash an equal number of units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC in order to fund such repurchases and maintain a 1-1 ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC.
The terms of the Prior Share Repurchase Program provided that, immediately prior to repurchases of Class A common stock under the Prior Share Repurchase Program, i3 Verticals, LLC redeemed for cash an equal number of units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC in order to fund such repurchases and maintain a 1-1 ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC.
Stockholders As of November 22, 2024, there were 69 stockholders of record of our Class A common stock. The number of record holders does not include persons who held shares of our Class A common stock in nominee or “street name” accounts through brokers.
Stockholders As of November 20, 2025, there were 52 stockholders of record of our Class A common stock. The number of record holders does not include persons who held shares of our Class A common stock in nominee or “street name” accounts through brokers.
We intend to retain any earnings to finance the growth and development of our business and do not currently expect to declare or pay any cash dividends, provided that, as described above, our Board of Directors will determine the appropriate uses for excess cash held by the Company following tax distributions made by i3 Verticals, LLC to its members, including the Company, in connection with the taxable income associated with the gain on the sale in September 2024 of our Merchant Services Business.
We intend to retain any earnings to finance the growth and development of our business and do not currently expect to declare or pay any cash dividends, provided that, as described above, our Board of Directors will determine the appropriate uses for any excess cash held by the Company following tax distributions made by i3 Verticals, LLC to its members, including the Company.
The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of Class A common stock, and the Share Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at our discretion.
The New Share Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any particular amount of shares of Class A common stock, and may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at our discretion.
In addition, under our certificate of incorporation, holders of our Class B common stock are not entitled to participate in any cash dividends declared by our Board of Directors.
Dividends We have never declared or paid a cash dividend on our Class A common stock. In addition, under our certificate of incorporation, holders of our Class B common stock are not entitled to participate in any cash dividends declared by our Board of Directors.
As of November 22, 2024, there were 51 stockholders of record of our Class B common stock.
As of November 20, 2025, there were 32 stockholders of record of our Class B common stock.
The Share Repurchase Program will terminate on the earlier of August 8, 2025, or when the maximum dollar amount under the Share Repurchase Program has been expended.
This New Share Repurchase Program replaced the Prior Share Repurchase Program which terminated on August 8, 2025, as described above. The New Share Repurchase Program will terminate on the earlier of September 30, 2026, or when the maximum dollar amount under the authorization has been expended.
We did not repurchase any shares of our Class A common stock (under our Share Repurchase Program or otherwise) or Class B common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2024. Dividends We have never declared or paid a cash dividend on our Class A common stock.
The Company did not repurchase any shares of Class A Common Stock under the New Share Repurchase Program during the three months ended September 30, 2025, and the remaining total available authorization under the New Share Repurchase Program as of September 30, 2025, was $50.0 million.
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S&P 500 S&P 500 Information Technology September 30, 2019 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 September 30, 2020 $ 125.50 $ 112.98 $ 145.37 September 30, 2021 $ 120.33 $ 144.71 $ 185.64 September 30, 2022 $ 99.55 $ 120.45 $ 147.16 September 30, 2023 $ 105.07 $ 144.05 $ 205.58 September 30, 2024 $ 105.91 $ 193.58 $ 311.58 Sales of Unregistered Securities All sales of unregistered securities during the year ended September 30, 2024, have been previously disclosed in either a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or a Current Report on Form 8-K.
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S&P 500 S&P 500 Information Technology September 30, 2020 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 September 30, 2021 $ 95.88 $ 128.09 $ 127.71 September 30, 2022 $ 80.75 $ 106.62 $ 101.23 September 30, 2023 $ 83.72 $ 127.51 $ 141.42 September 30, 2024 $ 84.40 $ 171.35 $ 214.34 September 30, 2025 $ 128.55 $ 198.88 $ 273.15 Sales of Unregistered Securities During the three months ended September 30, 2025, we issued an aggregate of 81,523 shares of Class A common stock to certain members of i3 Verticals, LLC in exchange for an equivalent number of shares of Class B common stock and Common Units held by such members pursuant to the terms of the i3 Verticals, LLC Limited Liability Company Agreement.
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These shares were issued in reliance on an exemption from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. All other sales of unregistered securities during the year ended September 30, 2025, have been previously disclosed in either a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or a Current Report on Form 8-K.
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The Prior Share Repurchase Program terminated on August 8, 2025.
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The Company repurchased 1,573,881 shares of Class A Common Stock under the Prior Share Repurchase Program at an average price of $23.86 per share and an aggregate repurchase amount (inclusive of commissions and excise taxes) of $38.0 million during the year ended September 30, 2025, prior to the termination of such program as set forth above.
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The shares of Class A Common Stock purchased during this period represent the total number of shares of Class A Common Stock purchased under the Prior Share Repurchase Program since its adoption. The repurchased shares were cancelled and retired, resulting in a permanent reduction in both the number of shares outstanding and the Company's total stockholders' equity.
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On August 7, 2025, the Company announced that our Board of Directors had approved a new share repurchase program (the “New Share Repurchase Program”) for the Company’s Class A common stock, under which the Company may repurchase up to $50.0 million of outstanding shares of Class A common stock (exclusive of fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases).
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Pursuant to the New Share Repurchase Program, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
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The terms of the New Share Repurchase Program provide that, immediately prior to 49 repurchases of Class A common stock under the New Share Repurchase Program, i3 Verticals, LLC will redeem for cash an equal number of units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC in order to fund such repurchases and maintain a 1-1 ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC.

Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis

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Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Sellers sold to Buyer the equity interests of certain direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sellers (the “Acquired Entities”) primarily comprising the Company's merchant services business, including its associated proprietary technology (the “Merchant Services Business”), after giving effect to the contribution of certain assets and the assignment of certain liabilities associated with the Merchant Services Business from i3 Verticals, LLC and certain affiliates to the Acquired Entities pursuant to a contribution agreement which was entered into immediately prior to the Closing.
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Sellers sold to Buyer the equity interests of certain direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries of Sellers (the “Merchant Services Acquired Entities”) primarily comprising the Company's merchant services business, including its associated proprietary technology (the “Merchant Services Business”), after giving effect to the contribution of certain assets and the assignment of certain liabilities associated with the Merchant Services Business from i3 Verticals, LLC and certain affiliates to the Merchant Services Acquired Entities pursuant to a contribution agreement which was entered into immediately prior to the Closing.
We expect to fund acquisitions through a combination of net cash from operating activities, borrowings under our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility and through the issuance of equity and debt securities. As a holding company, we depend on distributions or loans from i3 Verticals, LLC to access funds earned by our operations.
We expect to fund acquisitions through a combination of cash on hand, net cash from operating activities, borrowings under our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility and through the issuance of equity and debt securities. As a holding company, we depend on distributions or loans from i3 Verticals, LLC to access funds earned by our operations.
The increase reflected a higher average interest rate and a higher average outstanding debt balance for the year ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2023. 61 Other Income Other income was $3.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to other income of $1.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
The increase reflected a higher average interest rate and a higher average outstanding debt balance for the year ended September 30, 2024, as compared to the year ended September 30, 2023. Other income Other income was $3.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024, compared to other income of $1.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
The base rate is a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (a) the greater of the federal funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate, plus ½ of 1%, (b) Wall Street Journal prime rate and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR rate for an interest period of one month, plus 1%, plus an applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.00% (2.00%% at September 30, 2024).
The base rate is a fluctuating rate of interest per annum equal to the highest of (a) the greater of the federal funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate, plus ½ of 1%, (b) Wall Street Journal prime rate and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR rate for an interest period of one month, plus 1%, plus an applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.00% (1.00% at September 30, 2025).
The amounts recorded as of September 30, 2024, approximate the current estimate of expected tax savings and are subject to change after the filing of the Company’s U.S. federal and state income tax returns. Future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement with respect to subsequent exchanges would be in addition to these amounts.
The amounts recorded as of September 30, 2025, approximate the current estimate of expected tax savings and are subject to change after the filing of the Company’s U.S. federal and state income tax returns. Future payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement with respect to subsequent exchanges would be in addition to these amounts.
The Adjusted Term SOFR rate will be the rate of interest per annum equal to the Term SOFR rate (based upon an interest period of one, three or six months), plus 0.10%, plus an applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2024). The Adjusted Term SOFR rate shall not be less than 0% in any event.
The Adjusted Term SOFR rate will be the rate of interest per annum equal to the Term SOFR rate (based upon an interest period of one, three or six months), plus 0.10%, plus an applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2025). The Adjusted Term SOFR rate shall not be less than 0% in any event.
The Exchangeable Notes are exchangeable into cash, shares of the Company's Class A common stock, or a combination thereof, at i3 Verticals, LLC’s election, provided that in September 2022, the Company made the irrevocable election to settle the principal portion of its Exchangeable Notes only in cash.
The Exchangeable Notes were exchangeable into cash, shares of the Company's Class A common stock, or a combination thereof, at i3 Verticals, LLC’s election, provided that in September 2022, the Company made the irrevocable election to settle the principal portion of its Exchangeable Notes only in cash.
Tax Receivable Agreement We are a party to a Tax Receivable Agreement with i3 Verticals, LLC and each of the Continuing Equity Owners, as described in Note 12 of our consolidated financial statements. As a result of the Tax Receivable Agreement, we have been required to establish a liability in our consolidated financial statements.
Tax Receivable Agreement We are a party to a Tax Receivable Agreement with i3 Verticals, LLC and each of the Continuing Equity Owners, as described in Note 13 of our consolidated financial statements. As a result of the Tax Receivable Agreement, we have been required to establish a liability in our consolidated financial statements.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the 71 reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Critical Accounting Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and the Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and operating results requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting 67 period.
Not all contracts with our customers are standardized, and because of that we use significant judgement to determine whether the performance obligations in question will be satisfied at a point-in-time versus over-time.
Not all contracts with our customers are standardized, and because of that we use significant judgment to determine whether the performance obligations in question will be satisfied at a point-in-time versus over time.
Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K describes the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Seasonality We have experienced in the past, and may continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in our revenues as a result of consumer and business spending patterns. The number of business days in a month or quarter also may affect seasonal fluctuations. Certain revenues in our Public Sector segment fluctuate with the fiscal calendars of our customers.
Seasonality We have experienced in the past, and may continue to experience, seasonal fluctuations in our revenues as a result of consumer and business spending patterns. The number of business days in a month or quarter also may affect seasonal fluctuations. Certain revenues fluctuate with the fiscal calendars of our customers.
The change in fair value of contingent consideration for the year ended September 30, 2023 was a charge of $10.8 million. Interest Expense, net Interest expense, net, increased $4.1 million, or 16.5%, to $29.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $25.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
The change in fair value of contingent consideration for the year ended September 30, 2023 was a charge of $10.0 million. Interest Expense Interest expense increased $4.1 million, or 16.5%, to $29.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $25.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
That liability, which will increase upon the redemptions or exchanges of Common Units for our Class A common stock, generally represents 85% of the estimated future tax benefits, if any, relating to the increase in tax basis associated with the Common Units we received as a result of the Reorganization Transactions and other redemptions or exchanges by holders of Common Units.
That liability, which will increase upon the redemptions or exchanges of Common Units for our Class A common stock, generally represents 85% of the estimated future tax benefits, if any, relating to the increase in tax basis associated with the Common Units we received as a result of the reorganization transactions entered into in connection with our IPO and other redemptions or exchanges by holders of Common Units.
Pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program, the Company is authorized to make repurchases of our Class A Common Stock in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Pursuant to the Prior Share Repurchase Program, the Company was authorized to make repurchases of our Class A Common Stock in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, including under Rule 10b5-1 plans.
The applicable margin is based upon the Borrower’s consolidated total net leverage ratio (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility), as reflected in the schedule below: Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio Commitment Fee Letter of Credit Fee Term Benchmark Loans Base Rate Loans > 3.0 to 1.0 0.30 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 2.00 % > 2.5 to 1.0 but 0.25 % 2.50 % 2.50 % 1.50 % > 2.0 to 1.0 but 0.20 % 2.25 % 2.25 % 1.25 % 0.15 % 2.00 % 2.00 % 1.00 % 68 In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Revolver, the Borrower will be required to pay a commitment fee equal to the product of between 0.15% and 0.30% (the applicable percentage depending on the Borrower’s consolidated total net leverage ratio as reflected in the schedule above, 0.15% at September 30, 2024) times the actual daily amount by which $450 million exceeds the total amount outstanding under the Revolver and available to be drawn under all outstanding letters of credit.
The applicable margin is based upon the Borrower’s consolidated total net leverage ratio (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility), as reflected in the schedule below: Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio Commitment Fee Letter of Credit Fee Term Benchmark Loans Base Rate Loans > 3.0 to 1.0 0.30 % 3.00 % 3.00 % 2.00 % > 2.5 to 1.0 but 0.25 % 2.50 % 2.50 % 1.50 % > 2.0 to 1.0 but 0.20 % 2.25 % 2.25 % 1.25 % 0.15 % 2.00 % 2.00 % 1.00 % In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the Revolver, the Borrower will be required to pay a commitment fee equal to the product of between 0.15% and 0.30% (the applicable percentage depending on the Borrower’s consolidated total net leverage ratio as reflected in the schedule above, 0.15% at September 30, 2025) times the actual daily amount by which $400.0 million (as of the effectiveness of the Second Amendment) exceeds the total amount outstanding under the Revolver and available to be drawn under all outstanding letters of credit.
Year Ended September 30, 2023 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2022 For a discussion of the cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2023 compared to the year ended September 30, 2022, refer to Part II, Item 7.
Year Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2023 For a discussion of the cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2024 compared to the year ended September 30, 2023, refer to Part II, Item 7.
In addition, the terms of the Share Repurchase Program provides that, immediately prior to repurchases of Class A common stock under the Share Repurchase Program, i3 Verticals, LLC redeems for cash an equal number of units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC in order to fund such repurchases and maintain a 1-1 ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC.
The terms of the Prior Share Repurchase Program provided that, immediately prior to repurchases of Class A common stock under the Prior Share Repurchase Program, i3 Verticals, LLC redeemed for cash an equal number of units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC in order to fund such repurchases and maintain a 1-1 ratio between the number of outstanding shares of Class A common stock and the units held by the Company in i3 Verticals, LLC.
The 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility provides that the Borrower has the right to seek additional commitments to provide additional term loan facilities or additional revolving credit commitments in an aggregate principal amount up to, as of any date of determination, the sum of (i) the greater of $100 million and 100% of the Borrower’s consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) for the most recently completed four quarter period, plus (ii) the amount of certain prepayments of certain indebtedness, so long as, among other things, after giving pro forma effect to the incurrence of such additional borrowings and any related transactions, the Borrower’s consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) would not be less than 3.0 to 1.0 and the Borrower’s consolidated total net leverage ratio (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) would not exceed 5.0 to 1.0.
The Second Amendment also permanently reduced the aggregate lender commitments under the Revolver from $450.0 million to $400.0 million. 63 The 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility provides that the Borrower has the right to seek additional commitments to provide additional term loan facilities or additional revolving credit commitments in an aggregate principal amount up to, as of any date of determination, the sum of (i) the greater of $100.0 million and 100% of the Borrower’s consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) for the most recently completed four quarter period, plus (ii) the amount of certain prepayments of certain indebtedness, so long as, among other things, after giving pro forma effect to the incurrence of such additional borrowings and any related transactions, the Borrower’s consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) would not be less than 3.0 to 1.0 and the Borrower’s consolidated total net leverage ratio (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) would not exceed 5.0 to 1.0.
Repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program are subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws requirements (including under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable), compliance with contractual restrictions under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, and other factors.
In addition, any repurchases under the New Share Repurchase Program will be subject to prevailing market conditions, liquidity and cash flow considerations, applicable securities laws requirements (including under Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as applicable), compliance with contractual restrictions under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, and other factors.
As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with these covenants, with a consolidated interest coverage ratio and total leverage ratio of 3.30x and 0.06x, respectively. Exchangeable Notes On February 18, 2020, i3 Verticals, LLC issued $138.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.0% Exchangeable Notes due February 15, 2025.
As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with these covenants, with a consolidated interest coverage ratio and total leverage ratio of 96.8x and 0.0x, respectively. Exchangeable Notes On February 18, 2020, i3 Verticals, LLC issued $138.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 1.0% Exchangeable Notes due February 15, 2025.
“Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 22, 2023. 67 2023 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility On May 8, 2023, i3 Verticals, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into that certain Credit Agreement (as amended, the “2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility”) with the guarantors and lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (“JPMorgan”).
“Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 25, 2024. 2023 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility On May 8, 2023, i3 Verticals, LLC (the “Borrower”), entered into that certain Credit Agreement (as amended by the first amendment dated June 26, 2024, and the second amendment dated May 5, 2025, the “2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility”) with the guarantors and lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (“JPMorgan”).
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Buyer paid to Sellers an aggregate purchase price of approximately $438 million (after giving effect to estimated net working capital, indebtedness and cash adjustments), payable in cash at the Closing, subject to post-closing purchase price adjustments.
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, Buyer paid to Sellers an aggregate purchase price of approximately $439.5 million paid in cash at closing, after giving effect to post-closing net working capital, indebtedness and cash adjustments.
The acquisition-date fair value of contingent consideration is valued using a Monte Carlo simulation as well a discounted cash flows analysis. i3 Verticals, Inc. subsequently reassesses such fair value based on probability estimates with respect to the acquired entity’s likelihood of achieving the respective financial performance targets. Potential payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement are not reflected in this table.
The acquisition-date fair value of contingent consideration is valued using a Monte Carlo simulation. i3 Verticals, Inc. subsequently reassesses such fair value based on probability estimates with respect to the acquired entity’s likelihood of achieving the respective financial performance targets. Potential payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement are not reflected in this table. See “—Tax Receivable Agreement” below.
As of September 30, 2024, we had $86.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity of $450.0 million under our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to the financial covenants. We usually minimize cash balances by making payments on our revolving line of credit to minimize borrowings and interest expense.
As of September 30, 2025, we had $66.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity of $400.0 million under our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to the financial covenants. We usually minimize cash balances by making payments on our revolving line of credit to minimize borrowings and interest expense.
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in fair value of contingent consideration to be paid in connection with acquisitions was a benefit of $0.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 related to adjustments to the expected present value of consideration to be paid for earnouts.
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in fair value of contingent consideration to be paid in connection with acquisitions was a charge of $0.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 related to adjustments to the expected present value of consideration to be paid for earnouts.
As of September 30, 2024, the Borrower's consolidated interest coverage ratio was 3.30x and total leverage ratio was 0.06x. The provision of any such additional amounts under the additional term loan facilities or additional revolving credit commitments are subject to certain additional conditions and the receipt of certain additional commitments by existing or additional lenders.
As of September 30, 2025, the Borrower's consolidated interest coverage ratio was 96.8x and total leverage ratio was 0.0x. The provision of any such additional amounts under the additional term loan facilities or additional revolving credit commitments are subject to certain additional conditions and the receipt of certain additional commitments by existing or additional lenders.
Other income for the year ended September 30, 2023 reflects $0.9 million relating to adjustments of liabilities under our Tax Receivable Agreement related to the remeasurement of the underlying deferred tax asset for changes in estimated income tax rates and $0.3 million contingent consideration received for an investment that was sold in a prior year.
Other income for the year ended September 30, 2023 reflects $0.9 million relating to adjustments of liabilities under our Tax Receivable Agreement related to the remeasurement of the underlying deferred tax asset for changes in estimated income tax rates and $0.3 million contingent consideration received for an investment that was sold in a prior year. 60 Benefit from Income Taxes The benefit from income taxes increased $2.0 million to $5.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $3.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
See “—Tax Receivable Agreement” below. 70 Share Repurchase Program On August 8, 2024, the Company announced that our Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program for the Company's Class A common stock, under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of outstanding shares of our Class A common stock (exclusive of fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases) (the "Share Repurchase Program").
Share Repurchase Program On August 8, 2024, the Company announced that our Board of Directors had approved a share repurchase program for the Company's Class A common stock, under which the Company was authorized to repurchase up to $50.0 million of outstanding shares of our Class A common stock (exclusive of fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases) (the "Prior Share Repurchase Program").
The Exchangeable Notes bear interest at a fixed rate of 1.0% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on August 15, 2020.
Prior to their maturity, the Exchangeable Notes bore interest at a fixed rate of 1.0% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on August 15, 2020.
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in fair value of contingent consideration to be paid in connection with acquisitions was a charge of $10.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 related to adjustments to the expected present value of consideration to be paid for earnouts.
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Change in fair value of contingent consideration to be paid in connection with acquisitions was a charge of $22 thousand for the year ended September 30, 2024 related to adjustments to the expected present value of consideration to be paid for earnouts.
Payments to the Continuing Equity Owners related to exchanges through September 30, 2024 will range from approximately $0 to $9.9 million per year and are expected to be paid over the next 24 years years.
Payments to the Continuing Equity Owners related to exchanges through September 30, 2025 will range from approximately $0 to $5.4 million per year and are expected to be paid over the next 22 years.
Economic Trends Inflationary pressures, elevated interest rate levels, monetary policy, and the current geopolitical situation (including the military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine), are causing broad economic uncertainty and could potentially cause new, or exacerbate existing, economic challenges that may impact us.
Economic Trends Inflationary pressures, elevated interest rate levels, monetary policy, and the current geopolitical situation (including the military conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine), tariff and trade-related developments, and budgetary and political pressures to reduce government spending are causing broad economic uncertainty and could potentially cause new, or exacerbate existing, economic challenges that may impact us.
As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with these covenants with a consolidated interest coverage ratio and total leverage ratio of 3.3x and 0.06x, respectively, and expect to remain in compliance with these covenants over the next twelve months.
As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with these covenants with a consolidated interest coverage ratio and total leverage ratio of 96.8x and 0.0x, respectively, and expect to remain in compliance with these covenants over the next twelve months.
For additional information about our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, see the section entitled "— 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility" below. 65 Our primary cash needs are to fund working capital requirements, make capital expenditures and otherwise invest in our technology infrastructure, fund acquisitions and related contingent consideration, make scheduled principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, pay tax distributions to members of i3 Verticals, LLC as discussed below, and make repurchases of shares of Class A common stock under our share repurchase program as discussed below.
Our primary cash needs are to fund working capital requirements, make capital expenditures and otherwise invest in our technology infrastructure, fund acquisitions and related contingent consideration, make scheduled principal and interest payments on our outstanding indebtedness, pay tax distributions to members of i3 Verticals, LLC as discussed below, and make repurchases of shares of Class A common stock under our share repurchase program as discussed below.
As of September 30, 2024, the total amount due under the Tax Receivable Agreement was $39.2 million, of which $9.9 million was recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $29.3 million was recorded in long-term tax receivable agreement obligations as of September 30, 2024.
As of September 30, 2025, the total amount due under the Tax Receivable Agreement was $34.9 million, of which $2.7 million was recorded in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and $32.2 million was recorded in long-term tax receivable agreement obligations as of September 30, 2025.
For additional information about our Exchangeable Notes and 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, see the section entitled “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below. 56 Recent Developments Sale of Merchant Services Business On September 20, 2024, i3 Verticals, LLC, and i3 Holdings Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of i3 Verticals, LLC (“Corporation Seller,” and collectively with i3 Verticals, LLC, the “Sellers”) completed the transactions (such closing, the “Closing”) contemplated by that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2024 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among i3 Verticals, LLC, Corporation Seller, the Company (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Sellers as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), Payroc Buyer, LLC (“Buyer”), and Payroc WorldAccess, LLC (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Buyer as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), the entry into which Purchase Agreement was previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 26, 2024.
Refer to Note 2 to additional information. 51 Sale of Merchant Services Business On September 20, 2024, i3 Verticals, LLC, and i3 Holdings Sub, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of i3 Verticals, LLC (“Corporation Seller,” and collectively with i3 Verticals, LLC, the “Sellers”) completed the transactions (such closing, the “Closing”) contemplated by that certain Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of June 26, 2024 (the “Purchase Agreement”), by and among i3 Verticals, LLC, Corporation Seller, the Company (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Sellers as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), Payroc Buyer, LLC (“Buyer”), and Payroc WorldAccess, LLC (solely for the purpose of providing a guaranty of the obligations of Buyer as set forth in the Purchase Agreement), the entry into which Purchase Agreement was previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on June 26, 2024.
We estimated interest payments through the maturity of our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility by applying the interest rate of 0.25% in effect on the outstanding balance as of September 30, 2024, plus the unused fee rate of 0.15% in effect as of September 30, 2024. 3.
We estimated interest payments through the maturity of our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility by applying the unused fee rate of 0.15% in effect as of September 30, 2025. 4.
Liquidity At September 30, 2024, we had $86.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and $450.0 million of available capacity under our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility subject to our financial covenants. As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with these covenants with a consolidated interest coverage ratio and total leverage ratio 3.30x, and 0.06x, respectively.
Liquidity At September 30, 2025, we had $66.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and $400.0 million of available capacity under our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, subject to our financial covenants. As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with these covenants with a consolidated interest coverage ratio and total leverage ratio 96.8x, and 0.0x, respectively.
We earn revenues from the following sources: • Software and related services — Includes software as a service ("SaaS"), transaction-based fees, ongoing software maintenance and support, software licenses and other professional services related to our software offerings • Proprietary payments — Includes volume-based payment processing fees (“discount fees”) and other related fixed transaction or service fees • Other — Includes sales of equipment, non-software related professional services and other revenues Our software agreements with customers can include multiple performance obligations such as licenses, installation, training, consulting, development of custom software, hosting, or support and maintenance.
We earn revenues from the following sources: • Software and related services — Includes software as a service ("SaaS"), transaction-based fees, ongoing software maintenance and support, software licenses and other professional services related to our software offerings; • Proprietary payments — Includes volume-based payment processing fees (“discount fees”) and other related fixed transaction or service fees; and • Other — Includes sales of equipment, non-software related professional services, bundled performance obligations for software sales and equipment leasing and other revenues.
Additionally, other costs of services include costs directly attributable related to payment processing services such as a processing and bank sponsorship. Losses resulting from chargebacks against a customer are included in other cost of services. Other costs of services are recognized at the time the related revenue is recognized. Selling, general and administrative .
Other costs of services include costs directly related to our software and related services. Additionally, other costs of services include costs directly attributable related to payment processing services such as processing and bank sponsorship. Losses resulting from chargebacks against a customer are included in other cost of services.
Amortization expense increased $2.0 million to $26.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $24.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to an increase in capitalized software project releases. Depreciation expense increased $0.4 million to $2.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $2.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Amortization expense increased $1.9 million to $23.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $21.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to an increase in capitalized software project releases, driving an increase in amortization expense.
A description of related-party transactions is provided in Note 17 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Refer to Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion. 73
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Refer to Note 3, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements for further discussion.
The Borrower will be permitted to voluntarily reduce the unutilized portion of the commitment amount and repay outstanding loans under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, whether such amounts are issued under the Revolver or under the additional term loan facilities or additional revolving credit facilities, at any time without premium or penalty.
The Borrower will be permitted to voluntarily reduce the unutilized portion of the commitment amount and repay outstanding loans under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, whether such amounts are issued under the Revolver or under the additional term loan facilities or additional revolving credit facilities, at any time without premium or penalty. 64 In addition, if the total amount borrowed under the Revolver exceeds $400.0 million (as of the effectiveness of the Second Amendment) at any time, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility requires the Borrower to prepay such excess outstanding amounts.
Revenue recognition for time and materials is determined by resources utilized at contracted rates. Contingent Consideration in Acquisitions On occasion, we may have acquisitions that include contingent consideration. Accounting for business combinations requires us to estimate the fair value of any contingent purchase consideration at the acquisition date.
Contingent Consideration in Acquisitions On occasion, we may have acquisitions that include contingent consideration. Accounting for business combinations requires us to estimate the fair value of any contingent purchase consideration at the acquisition date.
(Benefit from) Income Taxes The benefit from income taxes was $5.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 as compared to a $3.8 million benefit from income taxes for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes The provision for income taxes increased to a provision of $5.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 as compared to a $5.5 million benefit from income taxes for the year ended September 30, 2024.
As of August 15, 2024, the Exchangeable Notes may be exchanged by the holders thereof at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. The Exchangeable Notes mature on February 15, 2025, unless earlier exchanged, redeemed or repurchased.
As of August 15, 2024, the Exchangeable Notes became exchangeable by the holders thereof at any time until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date.
This method best reflects the transfer of control to 72 the customer as costs are incurred. These projects vary in duration but can be extended for long periods and may require revisions to revenue recognition. Any changes to estimated contract costs are recorded when determined. When performance obligations are distinct, the fee allocated to each obligation is analyzed separately.
These projects vary in duration but can be extended for long periods and may require revisions to revenue recognition. Any changes to estimated contract costs are recorded when determined. When performance obligations are distinct, the fee allocated to each obligation is analyzed separately. Revenue recognition for time and materials is determined by resources utilized at contracted rates.
Our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended, requires us to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio not less than 3.0 to 1.0 and total leverage ratio not exceeding 5.0 to 1.0.
The covenants contained in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility may restrict i3 Verticals, LLC’s ability to provide funds to i3 Verticals, Inc. 61 Our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended, requires us to maintain a consolidated interest coverage ratio not less than 3.0 to 1.0 and total leverage ratio not exceeding 5.0 to 1.0.
ARR from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $188.2 million and $175.1 million, respectively, representing a period-to-period growth rate of 7.5%. Adjusted EBITDA margin is used by the Company to measure operating performance and for purposes of making decisions about allocating resources to our business segments.
ARR from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024 was $165.3 million and $151.4 million, respectively, representing a period-to-period growth rate of 9.2%. 54 Adjusted EBITDA margin is used by the Company to measure operating performance and for purposes of making decisions.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities increased $440.3 million to $367.4 million used in financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $73.0 million provided by financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Cash Flow from Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities decreased $262.9 million to $104.4 million used in financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $367.4 million provided by financing activities for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The Share Repurchase Program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of Class A Common Stock, and the Share Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time at our discretion. The Company did not repurchase any shares of Class A Common Stock under the Share Repurchase Program during the three months ended September 30, 2024.
The New Share Repurchase Program does not require the Company to acquire any particular amount of shares of Class A common stock, and may be extended, modified, suspended or discontinued at any time at our discretion.
As of September 30, 2024, $26.2 million of the original aggregate principal amount of $138.0 million was outstanding. 69 On December 21, 2023, i3 Verticals, LLC entered into agreements to repurchase a portion of its Exchangeable Notes pursuant to privately negotiated transactions with a limited number of holders of the Exchangeable Notes (the "Exchangeable Note Repurchases").
On December 21, 2023, i3 Verticals, LLC entered into agreements to repurchase a portion of its Exchangeable Notes pursuant to privately negotiated transactions with a limited number of holders of the Exchangeable Notes (the "Exchangeable Note Repurchases").
The largest driver of the increase in net income from discontinues operations for the year ended September 30, 2024 from the year ended September 30, 2023 was the gain on the sale of the Merchant Services business of $205.6 million, partially offset by an increase in the provision for income taxes of $38.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from the year ended September 30, 2023 .
The net income from discontinued operations, net of income tax, for the year ended September 30, 2024 included the gain on the sale of the Merchant Services business of $205.6 million, partially offset by the provision for income taxes of $41.1 million.
Other Costs of Services Other costs of services increased $2.5 million, or 19.6%, to $15.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $12.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Other Costs of Services Other costs of services increased $5.7 million, or 10.4%, to $60.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $54.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Other Costs of Services Other costs of services increased $3.2 million, or 21.0%, to $18.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $15.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily driven by an increase of $1.4 million in software expenses and an increase of $1.0 million in third-party processing expense.
This increase was primarily driven by an increase in software costs of $2.7 million, an increase $1.6 million in processing expenses and an increase in internal and external personnel costs of $1.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from the year ended September 30, 2023.
Our acquisitions have increased the number of businesses and organizations to whom we provide solutions and augmented our existing proprietary payment facilitator platform and software solutions and capabilities. Acquisitions during the year ended September 30, 2024 On August 1, 2024, we completed the acquisition of a business to expand our permitting and licensing software offerings in the Public Sector vertical.
Acquisitions during the year ended September 30, 2024 On August 1, 2024, we completed the acquisition of a business to expand our Public Sector permitting and licensing software offerings.
It should be reviewed independently of revenue and it is not a forecast. Additionally, ARR does not take into account seasonality. The active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.
The active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.
These include assessment fees payable to card associations, which are a percentage of the processing volume we generate from Visa and Mastercard. These fees are presented net of revenue. Expenses Other costs of services . Other costs of services include costs directly related to our software and related services, such as hosting expenses.
Interchange and network fees consist primarily of pass-through fees that make up a portion of discount fee revenue. These include assessment fees payable to card associations, which are a percentage of the processing volume we generate from Visa and Mastercard. These fees are presented net of revenue. Expenses Other costs of services .
Year Ended September 30, 2024 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2023 Year ended September 30, 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 48,409 $ 37,170 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ 396,150 $ (121,520) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities $ (367,362) $ 72,985 Cash Flow from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities increased $11.2 million to $48.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $37.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Year Ended September 30, 2025 Compared to Year Ended September 30, 2024 Year ended September 30, 2025 2024 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 5,694 $ 48,409 Net cash provided by investing activities $ 76,456 $ 396,150 Net cash used in financing activities $ (104,414) $ (367,362) Cash Flow from Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities decreased $42.7 million to $5.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $48.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The Share Repurchase Program will terminate on the earlier of August 8, 2025, or when the maximum dollar amount under the Share Repurchase Program has been expended.
This New Share Repurchase Program replaced the Prior Share Repurchase Program which terminated on August 8, 2025, as described above. 66 The New Share Repurchase Program will terminate on the earlier of September 30, 2026, or when the maximum dollar amount under the authorization has been expended.
As of September 30, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2025, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility. For additional information about our 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, see the section entitled "— 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility" below.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $21.1 million, or 13.4%, to $177.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $156.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $13.9 million, or 13.8%, to $114.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $100.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Revenues are also derived from a variety of fixed transaction or service fees, including authorization fees, convenience fees, statement fees, annual fees and fees for other miscellaneous services, such as handling chargebacks. Interchange and network fees. Interchange and network fees consist primarily of pass-through fees that make up a portion of discount fee revenue.
Volume-based fees represent a percentage of the dollar amount of each credit or debit transaction processed. Revenues are also derived from a variety of fixed transaction or service fees, including authorization fees, convenience fees, statement fees, annual fees and fees for other miscellaneous services, such as handling chargebacks. Interchange and network fees.
Other costs of services within Healthcare increased $0.8 million, or 39.4%, to $2.9 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $2.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Other Costs of Services Other costs of services increased $6.1 million, or 10.0%, to $66.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $60.5 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
Our effective tax rate of 30% for the year ended September 30, 2024 differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to valuation allowance and state tax expense. i3 Verticals, Inc. is subject to federal, state and local income taxes with respect to its allocable share of any taxable income of i3 Verticals, LLC and is taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.
The income of majority-owned i3 Verticals, LLC is not taxed at the entity-level. i3 Verticals, Inc. is subject to federal, state and local income taxes with respect to its allocable share of any taxable income of i3 Verticals, LLC and is taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.
For SaaS offerings and license support services, revenue is generally recognized evenly over the contractual period, starting from the date the service is made available to customers, which is considered over-time revenue recognition. Conversely, revenue from on-premise perpetual or term licenses is recognized at the point in time when the software is made available for customer download or use.
For SaaS offerings, right to access license sales (which are symbolic intellectual property) and license support services, revenue is generally recognized evenly over the contractual period, starting from the date the service is made available to customers, which is considered over time revenue recognition.
In our goodwill impairment review, we use significant estimates and assumptions that include the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units and determining the fair value of each reporting unit. Our assessment of qualitative factors involves significant judgments about expected future business performance and general market conditions.
Absent any impairment indicators, we perform our goodwill impairment testing as of July 1 each year. In our goodwill impairment review, we use significant estimates and assumptions that include the identification of reporting units, assigning assets and liabilities to reporting units, assigning goodwill to reporting units and determining the fair value of each reporting unit.
Our effective tax rate of 14% for the year ended September 30, 2023 differs from the federal statutory rate primarily due to valuation allowance and state tax expense. i3 Verticals, Inc. is subject to federal, state and local income taxes with respect to its allocable share of any taxable income of i3 Verticals, LLC and is taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.
The income of majority-owned i3 Verticals, LLC is not taxed at the entity-level. i3 Verticals, Inc. is subject to federal, state and local income taxes with respect to its allocable share of any taxable income of i3 Verticals, LLC and is taxed at the prevailing corporate tax rates.
These conditions could worsen as a result of adverse economic developments impacting the U.S. and/or global economies. As the future magnitude, duration and effects of these conditions are difficult to predict at this time, we are unable to predict the extent of the potential effect on our financial results.
The future magnitude, duration and effects of these macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions are difficult to predict, and as such we are unable to predict the extent of the potential effect of these conditions on our financial results.
The change in fair value of contingent consideration for the year ended September 30, 2022 was a charge of $22.1 million. Interest Expense, net Interest expense, net, increased $10.4 million, or 70.1%, to $25.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $14.8 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
The change in fair value of contingent consideration for the year ended September 30, 2024 was a charge of $22 thousand. Interest Expense Interest expense decreased $27.0 million, or 92.1%, to $2.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $29.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2024.
The timing of revenue recognition for professional services revenue is determined by the structure of the contract, and whether it is billed based on time and materials or percent complete. For contracts that involve significant software production, modification, or customization, or where professional services are not distinct, we recognize revenue over time by measuring percent complete.
The timing of revenue recognition for professional services revenue is determined by the structure of the contract, and whether it is billed based on time and materials or milestone.
Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization increased $7.1 million, or 36.8%, to $26.4 million for the year ended year ended September 30, 2023 from $19.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization increased $2.2 million, or 9.6%, to $25.6 million for the year ended year ended September 30, 2024 from $23.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Amortization expense increased $6.4 million to $24.1 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $17.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2022 primarily due to an increase in capitalized software project releases. Depreciation expense increased $0.7 million to $2.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2023 from $1.6 million for the year ended September 30, 2022.
Amortization expense increased $2.4 million to $25.4 million for the year ended September 30, 2025 from $23.0 million for the year ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to an increase in capitalized software project releases, driving an increase in amortization expense, and amortization expense recorded for intangible assets and capitalized software acquired from current year and prior year acquisitions.
See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information and detail on the financial results of discontinued operations.
Net income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes We had $191.2 million in net income from discontinued operations, net of income tax, for the year ended September 30, 2024 from $22.2 million for the year ended September 30, 2023. See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information and detail on the financial results of discontinued operations.
How We Assess Our Business As a result of the sale of the Merchant Services Business pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the historical results of the Merchant Services segment and a small portion of the historical Software and Services segment which had been included in the Merchant Services Business have been reflected as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements.
How We Assess Our Business As a result of the sale of the Merchant Services Business in 2024 and the Healthcare RCM Business in 2025, the results of operations for the Merchant Services Business and the Healthcare RCM Business have been reflected as discontinued operations in our consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.
Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets and internally developed software is recognized using a proportional cash flow method. Amortization expense for internally developed software is recognized over the estimated useful life of the asset. The useful lives of contract-based intangible assets are equal to the terms of the agreement. Interest expense, net.
Depreciation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset. Amortization expense for acquired intangible assets and internally developed software is recognized straight-line, which we consider materially consistent with a proportional cash flow method. Amortization expense for internally developed software is recognized over the estimated useful life of the asset.
The Merchant Services Business comprised our entire former Merchant Services segment and a small portion of our former Software and Services segment. Acquisitions A core component of our growth strategy includes a disciplined approach to acquisitions of companies and technology, evidenced by numerous platform acquisitions and tuck-in acquisitions since our inception in 2012.
Acquisitions A core component of our growth strategy includes a disciplined approach to acquisitions of companies and technology, evidenced by numerous platform acquisitions and tuck-in acquisitions since our inception in 2012. Our acquisitions have increased the number of businesses and organizations to whom we provide solutions and augmented our existing proprietary payment facilitator platform and software solutions and capabilities.
Key Performance Indicators We evaluate our performance through various meters, including the following key performance indicators: • Annualized recurring revenue ("ARR"); • Adjusted EBITDA margin ARR is the annualized revenue derived from software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) arrangements, transaction-based software-revenue, software maintenance, recurring software-based services, payments revenue and other recurring revenue sources within the quarter.
Key Performance Indicators We evaluate our performance through various meters, including the following key performance indicators: • Annualized recurring revenue ("ARR"); • Adjusted EBITDA margin ARR is the annualized revenue derived from recurring sources where we have an ongoing contract with our customers. We believe revenue from recurring sources is a strategic priority.
We account for each performance obligation separately and use significant judgement to assess whether these obligations are distinct or should be combined.
Our software agreements with customers can include multiple performance obligations such as licenses, installation, training, consulting, development of custom software, hosting, or support and maintenance. We account for each performance obligation separately and use significant judgment to assess whether these obligations are distinct or should be combined.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market Risk — interest-rate, FX, commodity exposure

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As of September 30, 2024, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility accrued interest at Term SOFR (based upon an interest period of one, three or six months), plus 0.10%, plus an applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2024), or the base rate (defined as the highest of (a) the greater of the federal funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate, plus ½ of 1%, (b) Wall Street Journal prime rate and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR rate for an interest period of one month, plus 1%), plus an applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2024), in each case depending upon the consolidated total leverage ratio, as defined in the agreement.
As of September 30, 2025, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility accrued interest at Term SOFR (based upon an interest period of one, three or six months), plus 0.10%, plus an applicable margin of 2.00% to 3.00% (2.00% at September 30, 2025), or the base rate (defined as the highest of (a) the greater of the federal funds rate or the overnight bank funding rate, plus ½ of 1%, (b) Wall Street Journal prime rate and (c) the Adjusted Term SOFR rate for an interest period of one month, plus 1%), plus an applicable margin of 1.00% to 2.00% (1.00% at September 30, 2025), in each case depending upon the consolidated total leverage ratio, as defined in the agreement.
Additionally, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility requires us to pay unused commitment fees of 0.15% to 0.30% (0.15% as of September 30, 2024) on any undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility and letter of credit fees of up to 3.00% on the maximum amount available to be drawn under each letter of credit issued under the agreement.
Additionally, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility requires us to pay unused commitment fees of 0.15% to 0.30% (0.15% as of September 30, 2025) on any undrawn amounts under the revolving credit facility and letter of credit fees of up to 3.00% on the maximum amount available to be drawn under each letter of credit issued under the agreement.
Therefore, an increase or decrease in the interest rate applicable to the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility would not have had an impact on the results of the business. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk As a result of our international operations, we are also exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks.
An increase or decrease in the interest rate applicable to the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility would not have had a material impact on the results of the business. Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk As a result of our international operations, we are also exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risks.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Interest Rate Risk As of September 30, 2024, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended, consisted of a $450 million revolving credit facility, together with an option to increase the revolving credit facility and/or obtain incremental term loans in an additional principal amount of up, as of any date of determination, the greater of $100 million and 100% of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) for the most recently completed four quarter period (subject to the receipt of additional commitments for any such incremental loan amounts).
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Interest Rate Risk As of September 30, 2025, the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility, as amended, consisted of a $400 million revolving credit facility, together with an option to increase the revolving credit facility and/or obtain incremental term loans in an additional principal amount of up, as of any date of determination, the greater of $100 million and 100% of consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility) for the most recently completed four quarter period (subject to the receipt of additional commitments for any such incremental loan amounts).
Because our international operations are not yet material to our consolidated results of operations, a 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not have had a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024. 74
Because our international operations are not yet material to our consolidated results of operations, a 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates would not have had a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position, or cash flows for the twelve months ended September 30, 2025. 70
As of September 30, 2024, we were in compliance with these covenants, and there was $450.0 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility, subject to the financial covenants. As of September 30, 2024, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility.
As of September 30, 2025, we were in compliance with these covenants, and there was $400.0 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility, subject to the financial covenants. As of September 30, 2025, we had no borrowings outstanding under the 2023 Senior Secured Credit Facility.

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