Biggest changeImpact of net income - $27.8 million year over year increase to operating cash flows This increase was driven by an increase in net income of $27.8 million in the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the prior year period, which was primarily a result of $146.6 million of growth in revenue which outpaced $101.2 million of growth in operating expenses, as well as a $20.9 million reduction in tax expense, partially offset by a $38.5 million reduction of other financial income, as discussed in the Results of Operations section above. 47 Table of Contents Impact of non-cash items - $35.7 million year over year increase to operating cash flows The increase in net income period over period includes non-cash items, including higher non-cash addbacks to net income to arrive at operating cash flows compared to prior year, consisting primarily of: ● $19.5 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense ● $29.3 million related to Warrants, driven by a decrease of $14.6 million in the amount of the gain recorded on Warrant revaluation and a $14.7 million loss on the Warrant repurchase and redemption transaction ● An increase of $7.9 million in the amount of the addback due to the effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents The overall increase to operating cash flows from non-cash items was partially offset by higher non-cash reductions to net income compared to prior years, consisting primarily of: ● $11.5 million increase in deferred tax assets compared to the prior year period increase, primarily due to share-based compensation temporary differences in the current year period, which exceeded the release of the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets in the United States during the prior year ● $8.6 million from interest not paid in cash and amortization of discount on investments in debt securities Impact of changes in operating assets and liabilities - $46.1 million year over year decrease to operating cash flows During the year ended December 31, 2024, cash flows related to Other current assets decreased $40.5 million, Other payables decreased $9.7 million, and Trade payables increased $9.5 million, in each case compared to the prior year period, all due to changes in timing of payments relative to period cut-off.
Biggest changeImpact of non-cash items - $19.2 million year over year increase to operating cash flows The decrease in net income period over period includes several non-cash items, that resulted in higher non-cash addbacks to net income when arriving at operating cash flows compared to prior year, consisting primarily of: ● $18.3 million increase in depreciation and amortization expense ● $9.8 million increase in interest and amortization of premium on investment ● $8.3 million increase in stock-based compensation The overall increase to operating cash flows from non-cash items was partially offset by higher non-cash reductions to net income compared to prior years, consisting primarily of: ● $14.7 million decrease related to the loss on warrant repurchase/redemption transaction that occurred in 2024, and which did not recur for the year ended December 31, 2025. ● $8.6 million decrease in the amount of addback from the impact of changes in exchange rate on cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and customer funds.
With a multi-currency Payoneer Account, businesses and entrepreneurs around the world can serve and transact with their overseas customers, suppliers, vendors, and contractors, and partners as if they were local. We primarily generate revenues when Payoneer customers use the funds in their Payoneer account to make a payment, make a purchase or to withdraw the funds to a financial institution.
With a multi-currency Payoneer Account, businesses and entrepreneurs around the world can serve and transact with their overseas customers, suppliers, vendors, and contractors, and partners as if they were local. We primarily generate revenues when Payoneer customers use the funds in their Payoneer account to make a payment, make a purchase or to withdraw funds to a financial institution.
We primarily review the following key performance indicators and non-GAAP measures when assessing our performance: Volume Volume refers to the total dollar value of transactions successfully completed or enabled by our platform, not including orchestration transactions. For a customer that both receives and later sends payments, we count the volume only once.
We primarily review the following key performance indicators and non-GAAP measures when assessing our performance: Volume Volume refers to the total dollar value of transactions successfully completed or enabled by our platform, not including orchestration transactions 1 . For a customer that both receives and later sends payments, we count the volume only once.
Revenue We generate revenues mainly from transaction fees, which vary based on the type of service the customer utilizes. Transaction fee revenue principally consists of fees for withdrawals and usage. We also earn revenues in certain instances from volumes coming into the platform related to our B2B services and through our Checkout offering.
Revenue We generate revenues mainly from transaction fees, which vary based on the type of service the customer utilizes. Transaction fee revenue principally consists of fees for usage, including withdrawals. We also earn revenues in certain instances from volumes coming into the platform, including related to our B2B services and through our Checkout offering.
Our revenues can be impacted by the following: (i) Mix in customer size, products, and services; (ii) Mix between domestic and cross-border transactions; (iii) Geographic region or country in which a transaction occurs; and (iv) Pricing and other market conditions, including interest rates. Management closely monitors volume and revenue to ensure that we continue to grow funds and business activity that enters into the platform, expanding our overall scale and the reach of our business. 49 Table of Contents Adjusted EBITDA In addition to our financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA, as a non-GAAP measure, is useful in evaluating our operating performance.
Our revenues can be impacted by the following: (i) Mix in customer size, products, and services; (ii) Mix between domestic and cross-border transactions; (iii) Geographic region or country in which a transaction occurs; and (iv) Pricing and other market conditions, including interest rates. Management closely monitors volume and revenue to ensure that we continue to grow funds and business activity that enters into the platform, expanding our overall scale and the reach of our business. 53 Table of Contents Adjusted EBITDA In addition to our financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA, as a non-GAAP measure, is useful in evaluating our operating performance.
If it is determined that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired, then we are required to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test, which requires us to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a discounted cash flow method.
If it is determined that it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired, then we are required to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test, which requires us to estimate the fair value of our reporting unit. The fair value of the reporting unit is estimated using a discounted cash flow method.
Additionally, given the significant customer funds held on our platform and ongoing growth in those balances, and in light of the high interest rate environment in the U.S. and elsewhere, interest earned on customer funds held on our platform has been a significant source of revenue.
Additionally, given the significant customer funds held on our platform and ongoing growth in those balances, and in light of the interest rate environment in the U.S. and elsewhere, interest earned on customer funds held on our platform has been a significant source of revenue.
We believe that successful execution of this strategy will drive revenue growth as (i) adding new customers who meet our ideal customer profile, improving retention, and increasing our product offerings to capture more wallet share will drive greater ad valorem volume of transactions processed through the Payoneer platform; and (ii) introducing new products and services and increasing customer adoption of additional products and services will improve our monetization of customers over time.
We believe that successful execution of this strategy will drive revenue growth as (i) adding new customers who meet our target profile, improving retention, and increasing our product offerings to capture more wallet share will drive greater ad valorem volume of transactions processed through the Payoneer platform; and (ii) introducing new products and services and increasing customer adoption of additional products and services will improve our monetization of customers over time.
We remain focused on increasing our penetration in these markets through new customer acquisition and from driving increased adoption of these and other services, such as our card product. As we meet more of the needs of our customers, we expect to grow the revenues we earn from customers and to drive improved retention.
We remain focused on increasing our penetration in these markets through new customer acquisition and driving increased adoption of these and other services, such as our card product. As we meet more of the needs of our customers, we expect to increase the revenues we earn from customers and to drive improved retention.
We operate a two-sided network, providing services to buyers and suppliers, businesses and contractors, marketplaces and marketplace sellers, and connecting them via a single platform. We benefit from a strong brand in the markets in which our customers operate, and especially in key e-commerce markets such as China.
We operate a two-sided network, providing services to buyers and suppliers, businesses and contractors, marketplaces and marketplace sellers, and connecting them via a single platform. We benefit from a strong brand in the markets in which our customers operate, and especially in key markets such as China.
Macroeconomic Conditions Macroeconomic conditions, including geopolitical and other global events that impact consumer and business spending and behavior, such as, but not limited to, the interest rate environment, inflation, trade policies (including tariffs), local political instability, global health crises, supply chain dislocations, regional and other conflicts, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and Israel ’ s ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, and disruptions and instability and regulatory changes in the banking sector, as well as evolving changes to trade policies (including tariffs) particularly in the U.S, may impact our customers, providers, banking partners and relationships and ultimately the amount of volume processed on our platform which may affect our results of operations.
Macroeconomic Conditions Macroeconomic conditions, such as geopolitical and other global events that impact consumer and business spending and behavior, such as, but not limited to, the interest rate environment, inflation, evolving changes to trade policies (including tariffs), particularly in the U.S, local political instability, global health crises, supply chain dislocations, regional and other conflicts, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and Israel ’ s conflicts in the Middle East, and the volatility in the region, and instability and regulatory changes in the banking sector, may continue to impact our customers, providers, banking partners and relationships and ultimately the amount of volume processed on our platform which may affect our results of operations.
Since the adoption of ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses, as of January 1, 2022, we estimate ALCAL based on historical lifetime loss data as well as macroeconomic forecasts applied to the portfolio, which is segmented by program. Loss rates are generated using historical loss data for each portfolio which are applied to segments of each portfolio.
Since the adoption of ASC 326, Current Expected Credit Losses, we estimate ALCAL based on historical lifetime loss data as well as macroeconomic forecasts applied to the portfolio, which is segmented by program. Loss rates are generated using historical loss data for each portfolio which are applied to segments of each portfolio.
Changes in judgments with respect to these assumptions and estimates could impact the amount of revenue recognized. 51 Table of Contents Income taxes: Calculating our tax provision requires us to make estimates regarding the timing and amount of taxable and deductible items which will adjust pretax income earned in various tax jurisdictions.
Changes in judgments with respect to these assumptions and estimates could impact the amount of revenue recognized. Income taxes: Calculating our tax provision requires us to make estimates regarding the timing and amount of taxable and deductible items which will adjust pretax income earned in various tax jurisdictions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position, result of operations or cash flows is disclosed in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 52 Table of Contents
Recent Accounting Pronouncements A description of recently issued accounting pronouncements that may potentially impact our financial position, result of operations or cash flows is disclosed in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We have in the past and may in the future enter into agreements with third parties with respect to investments in, or acquisitions of, businesses or technologies, which could also require us to seek additional equity or debt financing. Sources of Liquidity As of December 31, 2024, we had $497.5 million of cash and cash equivalents.
We have in the past and may in the future enter into agreements with third parties with respect to investments in, or acquisitions of, businesses or technologies, which could also require us to seek additional equity or debt financing. Sources of Liquidity As of December 31, 2025, we had $415.5 million of cash and cash equivalents.
Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measure and the reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measure and the reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to its most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate our business.
Additionally, amounts for the year ended December 31, 2024 include $1.8 million in non-recurring fair value adjustment of the Skuad contingent consideration liability discussed in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Additionally, amounts for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 include $0.7 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in non-recurring fair value adjustment of the Skuad contingent consideration liability discussed in Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere within this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations focuses on a discussion of 2024 results as compared to 2023 results. For a discussion of the 2023 results as compared to 2022 results, refer to Part I, Item 7 of our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2024.
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations focuses on a discussion of 2025 results as compared to 2024 results. For a discussion of the 2024 results as compared to 2023 results, refer to Part I, Item 7 of our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025.
Research and development expenses Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related costs, professional services and consulting expenses, and non-capitalized costs associated with the development of new technologies. Such non-capitalized costs are charged to the consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) as incurred.
Research and development expenses Research and development expenses consist primarily of employee compensation and related costs, professional services and consulting expenses, and non-capitalized costs associated with the development of new technologies and maintenance of existing infrastructure. Such non-capitalized costs are charged to the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as incurred.
Any further escalation, expansion, or prolonged continuation of the ongoing conflict has the potential to impact our operations as well as to negatively impact the broader global economy and may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Any escalation, expansion, or prolonged continuation of the conflicts has the potential to impact our operations as well as negatively impact the broader global economy and may have a material adverse effect on the results of our operations.
Our financial stack provides a suite of cross-border accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) capabilities, including multicurrency account capabilities, and includes services such as working capital and funds management. Payoneer’s core value proposition is that we remove the complexity and barriers of doing business across borders for our customers.
Our financial stack provides a suite of cross-border accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) capabilities, including multi-currency account capabilities, workforce management capabilities and services such as working capital solutions and funds management. Payoneer’s core value proposition is that we remove the complexity and barriers of doing business across borders for our customers.
Volume is one of the primary drivers for our revenue growth. See “Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information. Our customers have trusted the Payoneer platform to process $80.1 billion, $66.0 billion, and $59.7 billion in volume during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.
Volume is one of the primary drivers for our revenue growth. See “Key Metrics and Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for additional information. Our customers have trusted the Payoneer platform to process $87.5 billion, $80.1 billion, and $66.0 billion in volume during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Our financial performance will depend in large part on our ability to continue to add customers, including customers who meet our ideal customer profile. We leverage our unique relationships with various marketplace platforms to cost-effectively acquire and serve new customers and look to add new marketplace relationships, which drives increased volumes on our platform and broadens our global reach. We enter from time to time into various agreements with marketplaces and e-commerce platforms.
Our financial performance will depend in large part on our ability to continue to add customers, including customers who meet our target economic and risk profiles. We leverage our unique relationships with various marketplace platforms to cost-effectively acquire and serve new customers and look to add new marketplace relationships, which drives increased volumes on our platform and broadens our global reach. We enter from time to time into various agreements with marketplaces and e-commerce platforms.
This growth in SMB revenue was driven by continued adoption of our high value services, certain monetization initiatives, ongoing growth in high value regions, and growth in the number of customers on our platform.
The growth in SMB revenue was driven by certain monetization initiatives, continued adoption of our high value services, and ongoing growth in high value regions.
Impact of the War in Ukraine During 2022, a geopolitical and armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which developed into an ongoing war, resulted in economic sanctions on Russia, Belarus, and certain territories in Ukraine. We provide services to customers in Ukraine and in jurisdictions that are or may be impacted by these economic sanctions.
Impact of the War in Ukraine The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia resulted in economic sanctions on Russia, Belarus, and certain territories in Ukraine. We provide services to customers in Ukraine and in jurisdictions that are or may be impacted by these economic sanctions.
Adjusted EBITDA Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Net income (loss) $ 121,163 $ 93,333 $ (11,970) Depreciation and amortization 47,296 27,814 20,858 Income taxes 18,308 39,203 13,586 Other financial (income) expense, net (2,419) (11,568) 10,131 EBITDA 184,348 148,782 32,605 Stock based compensation expenses (1) 64,787 65,767 52,150 Share in losses of associated company — — 2 M&A related expenses (income) (2) 9,439 3,468 (2,323) Gain from change in fair value of Warrants (3) (2,767) (17,359) (33,963) Loss on Warrant repurchase/redemption (4) 14,746 — — Restructuring charges (5) — 4,488 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 270,553 $ 205,146 $ 48,471 (1) Represents non-cash charges associated with stock-based compensation expense, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of our compensation strategy.
Adjusted EBITDA Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Net income $ 73,192 $ 121,163 $ 93,333 Depreciation and amortization 65,625 47,296 27,814 Income taxes 42,396 18,308 39,203 Other financial (income) expense, net 9,079 (2,419) (11,568) EBITDA 190,292 184,348 148,782 Stock based compensation expenses (1) 73,104 64,787 65,767 M&A related expenses (income) (2) 3,393 9,439 3,468 Gain from change in fair value of Warrants (3) — (2,767) (17,359) Loss on Warrant repurchase/redemption (4) — 14,746 — Restructuring charges (5) 4,873 — 4,488 Adjusted EBITDA $ 271,662 $ 270,553 $ 205,146 (1) Represents non-cash charges associated with stock-based compensation expense, which has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in our business and an important part of our compensation strategy.
This increase in revenue was generally in line with volume, which grew by $14.0 billion, or 21% compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in revenue was driven by an increase in SMB revenue, including $66.3 million from SMBs that sell on marketplaces, $47.0 million from B2B SMBs, and $13.7 million from SMBs selling DTC.
This increase in revenue was generally in line with volume, which grew by $7.4 billion, or 9% compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in revenue was driven by an increase in SMB revenue, including $52.0 million from B2B SMBs, $33.3 million from SMBs that sell on marketplaces, and $12.5 million from SMBs selling DTC.
Research and development expenses Research and development expenses were $134.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $15.4 million, or 13%, compared to $119.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Research and development expenses Research and development expenses were $155.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $20.8 million, or 15%, compared to $134.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, uses expected future operating results and a market participant discount rate. Estimation is inherent in calculating the discount rate to apply and involves the use of third-party specialists. Revenue recognition: Application of the accounting principles in U.S.
The fair value of the asset is estimated using a discounted cash flow method. The discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, uses expected future operating results and a market participant discount rate. Estimation is inherent in calculating the discount rate to apply and involves the use of third-party specialists.
These warrants were repurchased and redeemed in full in September 2024 (Refer to Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details), but prior to repurchase and redemption were classified as a liability and remeasured at period end and the corresponding mark-to-market adjustment were included in financial income (expense), net.
These warrants were repurchased and redeemed in full in September 2024 (Refer to Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for details), but prior to the repurchase and redemption were classified as a liability and remeasured at period end and the corresponding mark-to-market adjustment were included in financial income (expense), net. 47 Table of Contents Income taxes We are in a taxable income position in the U.S. and in certain foreign jurisdictions, for which there are income taxes recorded.
Sales and marketing expenses Sales and marketing expenses were $ 211.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $ 15.2 million, or 8 % , compared to $196.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Sales and marketing expenses Sales and marketing expenses were $235.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $23.4 million, or 11%, compared to $211.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Revenue The majority of our revenues are generated from transaction fees, which vary based on the type of service the customer utilizes.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Revenue The majority of our revenues are derived from transaction based fees on our customers' payment volume, which vary based on how the customers use the funds in their account.
Notwithstanding the U.S. taxation of these amounts, we intend to continue to invest most or all of these earnings, as well as our capital in these subsidiaries, indefinitely outside of the U.S. and do not expect to incur any significant, additional taxes related to such amounts.
Notwithstanding the U.S. taxation of these amounts, we intend to continue to invest most or all of these earnings, as well as our capital in these subsidiaries, indefinitely outside of the U.S. and do not expect to incur any significant, additional taxes related to such amounts. 56 Table of Contents Loss contingencies: We are a party to certain legal and regulatory proceedings with respect to a variety of matters.
Further, we provide incentive payments to customers, including marketplace platforms, and merchants, which require judgment to determine whether the payments should be recorded as a reduction to gross revenue.
Specifically, the determination of whether we are a principal to a transaction (gross revenue) or an agent (net revenue) can require considerable judgment. Further, we provide incentive payments to customers, including marketplace platforms, and merchants, which require judgment to determine whether the payments should be recorded as a reduction to gross revenue.
Our revenue derived from customers based in Israel was insignificant for the year ended December 31, 2024 and is included within revenues from Europe, Middle East, and Africa within Note 20 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our revenue derived from customers based in Israel have been immaterial and is included within revenues from Europe, Middle East, and Africa within Note 19 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses were $113.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $12.3 million, or 12%, compared to $100.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses were $141.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $28.1 million, or 25%, compared to $113.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
The impact is removed from EBITDA as it represents market conditions that are not in our control. (4) Amounts relate to a non-recurring loss on the repurchase and redemption of outstanding public warrants; refer to Note 18 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
(4) Amounts relate to a non-recurring loss on the repurchase and redemption of outstanding public warrants; refer to Note 17 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
Historically, we have seen revenues increase in the fourth quarter of every year, primarily as a result of higher e-commerce sales during the holiday season. Key Factors Affecting Our Performance Continued Growth of Digital Commerce.
Seasonality Given the diverse nature of our customers and their businesses, Payoneer’s revenues experience seasonal fluctuations as a result of consumer and business spending patterns. Historically, we have seen revenues increase in the fourth quarter of every year, primarily as a result of higher e-commerce sales during the holiday season. Key Factors Affecting Our Performance Continued Growth of Digital Commerce.
(2) Amounts for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 relate to M&A-related third-party fees, including related legal, consulting and other expenditures.
(2) Amounts relate to M&A-related third-party fees, including related legal, consulting and other expenditures.
For the periods prior to full ownership and consolidation, our share in the results of operations is included as share in losses of associated company on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss). 44 Table of Contents Results of Operations The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the years indicated, and the changes between periods. Year ended December 31, Increase (Decrease) (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 2024 2023 Revenues $ 977,716 $ 831,103 $ 627,623 18 % 32 % Transaction costs (Excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below) (1) 152,106 122,291 110,165 24 % 11 % Other operating expenses 169,550 160,609 149,199 6 % 8 % Research and development expenses 134,631 119,197 115,041 13 % 4 % Sales and marketing expenses 211,839 196,654 164,564 8 % 20 % General and administrative expenses 113,263 100,929 90,010 12 % 12 % Depreciation and amortization 47,296 27,814 20,858 70 % 33 % Total operating expenses 828,685 727,494 649,837 14 % 12 % Operating income (loss) 149,031 103,609 (22,214) 44 % ** % Financial income (expense): Gain from change in fair value of Warrants 2,767 17,359 33,963 (84) % (49) % Loss on Warrant repurchase/redemption (14,746) — — ** % ** % Other financial income (expense), net 2,419 11,568 (10,131) (79) % ** % Financial income (expense), net (9,560) 28,927 23,832 ** % 21 % Income before income taxes and share in losses of associated company 139,471 132,536 1,618 5 % ** % Income taxes 18,308 39,203 13,586 (53) % 189 % Share in losses of associated company — — 2 ** % ** % Net income (loss) $ 121,163 $ 93,333 $ (11,970) 30 % ** % ** Not meaningful (1) In 2024, 2023, and 2022 interest expense and fees associated with related party transaction were $1.4, $1.8, and $1.5 million respectively. Year ended December 31, 2024 Compared to the year ended December 31, 2023 Revenues Revenues were $977.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $146.6 million, or 18%, compared to $831.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Results of Operations The following table sets forth a summary of our consolidated results of operations for the years indicated, and the changes between periods. Year ended December 31, Increase (Decrease) (in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 2025 2024 Revenues $ 1,052,774 $ 977,716 $ 831,103 8 % 18 % Transaction costs (1) 165,239 152,106 122,291 9 % 24 % Other operating expenses 165,265 169,550 160,609 (3) % 6 % Research and development expenses 155,423 134,631 119,197 15 % 13 % Sales and marketing expenses 235,150 211,839 196,654 11 % 8 % General and administrative expenses 141,405 113,263 100,929 25 % 12 % Depreciation and amortization 65,625 47,296 27,814 39 % 70 % Total operating expenses 928,107 828,685 727,494 12 % 14 % Operating income 124,667 149,031 103,609 (16) % 44 % Financial income (expense): Gain from change in fair value of Warrants — 2,767 17,359 ** % (84) % Loss on Warrant repurchase/redemption — (14,746) — ** % ** % Other financial income (expense), net (9,079) 2,419 11,568 ** % (79) % Financial income (expense), net (9,079) (9,560) 28,927 ** % ** % Income before income taxes 115,588 139,471 132,536 (17) % 5 % Income taxes 42,396 18,308 39,203 132 % (53) % Net income $ 73,192 $ 121,163 $ 93,333 (40) % 30 % ** Not meaningful (1) In 2025, 2024, and 2023 interest expense and fees associated with related party transaction were $0, $1.4, and $1.8 million respectively. Year ended December 31, 2025 Compared to the year ended December 31, 2024 Revenues Revenues were $1,052.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $75.1 million, or 8%, compared to $977.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In response, as of the year ended December 31, 2024, we have invested a total of $1.8 billion of our customer funds in both available-for-sale debt securities and term deposits to reduce our sensitivity to declines in short term interest rates, and have purchased interest rate derivative contracts with respect to $1.9 billion in customer funds to provide a floor against the impact of interest rate declines below levels defined in the relevant interest rate derivative instruments. 41 Table of Contents Mergers & Acquisitions On August 5, 2024, Payoneer acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Skuad Pte.
In response, to reduce our sensitivity to declines in short term interest rates we have invested a total of $1.8 billion of our customer funds in both available-for-sale debt securities and term deposits as of the year ended December 31, 2025, and we have purchased interest rate derivative contracts with respect to $2.2 billion in customer funds to provide a floor against the impact of interest rate declines below levels defined in the relevant interest rate derivative instruments. 44 Table of Contents Mergers & Acquisitions On January 19, 2026, Payoneer acquired 100% of the outstanding equity of Boundless Technologies Limited, an Ireland-based Employer of Record ( “ EOR ” ) platform that helps companies seamlessly and compliantly employ people around the world.
Looking forward, we intend to continue to invest actively to enhance our global platform, deliver new products, extend our regulatory footprint, further automate our operations, increase new customer growth and make acquisitions to accelerate our ability to deliver more value to customers around the world. 40 Table of Contents Key Development and Trends Impact of Israel’s Conflicts in the Middle East Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been at war with Hamas and Hezbollah, and exchanged attacks with Iran and other proxies of the regime.
Looking forward, we intend to continue to invest actively to enhance our global platform, deliver new products, extend our regulatory footprint, further automate our operations, increase new customer growth and make acquisitions to accelerate our ability to deliver more value to customers around the world. 43 Table of Contents Key Development and Trends Impact of Israel’s Conflicts in the Middle East In October 2025, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas entered into effect, to end a two-year long war between them that started on October 7, 2023.
This was partially offset by an increase of $9.2 million in the amount of payroll and third-party related costs capitalized as internal use software.
This was partially offset by a $7.9 million increase in the amount of employee compensation, benefits and related expenses and third-party costs that were capitalized as internal use software, and a decrease of $1.2 million in third-party consultancy expenses.
(5) We initiated a plan to reduce our workforce during the year ended December 31, 2023 and had non-recurring costs related to severance and other employee termination benefits. 50 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
(5) Represents non-recurring costs related to severance and other employee termination benefits. 54 Table of Contents Critical Accounting Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Other operating expenses Other operating expenses mainly include compensation for our employees and subcontractors, who support customer service calls, customer onboarding costs, banking infrastructure implementations, transaction monitoring and liquidity management as well as indirect costs incurred for fraud detection, compliance operations, regulatory services and maintenance costs related to our customer call center infrastructure.
Other operating expenses Other operating expenses mainly include compensation for our employees and subcontractors, who support customer onboarding and support needs, payment operations, compliance and risk monitoring activities as well as third party vendor costs incurred related to fraud detection capabilities, compliance operations, regulatory services, as well as maintenance costs related to our customer engagement center infrastructure.
This increase was driven primarily by an increase of $19.5 million in employee compensation, benefits and other employee-related expenses as a result of an increase in average employee headcount, a $2.1 million increase in information technology expenses, and a $1.7 million increase in third-party contractor expenses.
This increase was driven primarily by a $11.3 million rise in employee compensation, benefits and other employee-related expenses due primarily to a higher average employee headcount, a $3.0 million increase due to restructuring expenses, $5.3 million increase in information technology expenses, $7.3 million increase in third-party contractor expenses, and a $1.3 million increase in facilities costs.
As of December 31, 2024, a total of approximately $103.8 million remained available for future repurchases of our common stock under the program.
As of December 31, 2025, a total of approximately $192.1 million, net of accrued but unpaid excise taxes, remained available for future repurchases of our common stock under the program.
Our ability to innovate and grow is dependent, in part, on our ability to maintain and grow our partnership base. 42 Table of Contents Expanding our Addressable Market and Driving Increased Adoption of our Financial Stack.
These partnerships enable us to offer better service to our customers and to cost-effectively acquire new customers. Our ability to innovate and grow is dependent, in part, on our ability to maintain and grow our partnership base. Expanding our Addressable Market and Driving Increased Adoption of our Financial Stack.
Other operating expenses Other operating expenses were $169.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $8.9 million, or 6%, compared to $160.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Other operating expenses Other operating expenses were $165.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a decrease of $4.3 million, or 3%, compared to $169.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
This increase was driven by an increase of $13.6 million in information technology expenses and an increase of $1.1 million in reserves related to ongoing regulatory matters, partially offset by a 45 Table of Contents decrease of $5.2 million in employee compensation, benefits and other employee-related expenses primarily due to a decrease in employee headcount.
This decrease was primarily driven by a $3.0 million reduction in third-party contractor expenses, a $3.0 million decrease in reserves related to ongoing regulatory matters, and a $1.9 million decrease in employee compensation, benefits and other employee-related expenses largely due to lower stock-based compensation expenses. These decreases were partially offset by an increase of $2.1 million in information technology expenses.
Loss contingencies: We are a party to certain legal and regulatory proceedings with respect to a variety of matters. We evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of all legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party and accrue a loss contingency when the loss is probable and reasonably estimable.
We evaluate the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome of all legal or regulatory proceedings to which we are a party and accrue a loss contingency when the loss is probable and reasonably estimable. These judgments are subjective based on the status of the legal or regulatory proceedings, the merits of its defenses and consultation with in-house and external legal counsel.
These incentive structures can apply throughout the contract term or through only a portion of the term. While the revenues we generate directly from our marketplace relationships are not significant, material changes to the terms that govern these relationships or the termination of those relationships could materially impact our revenues, expenses, and earnings.
While the revenues we generate directly from our marketplace relationships are not significant, material changes to the terms that govern these relationships or the termination of those relationships could materially impact our revenues, expenses, and earnings. 45 Table of Contents We benefit from a local presence and significant expertise in the markets in which our customers operate.
Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the following comparative periods. Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 176,925 $ 159,489 $ 83,960 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (1,961,267) (44,254) 5,734 Net cash provided by financing activities 427,773 511,954 1,461,312 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (3,588) 4,458 (2,719) Change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and customer funds $ (1,360,157) $ 631,647 $ 1,548,287 Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was $ 176.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $ 17.4 million compared to $159.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the following comparative periods. Year ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 233,489 $ 176,925 $ 159,489 Net cash used in investing activities (218,345) (1,961,267) (44,254) Net cash provided by financing activities 738,041 427,773 511,954 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 5,312 (3,588) 4,458 Change in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and customer funds $ 758,497 $ (1,360,157) $ 631,647 Operating Activities Net cash provided by operating activities was $ 233.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $ 56.6 million compared to $176.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 Impact of net income - $48.0 million year over year decrease to operating cash flows This decrease was driven by a $48.0 million decrease in net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the prior year period, which was primarily a result of $75.1 million of growth in revenue that was outpaced by $99.4 million of growth in operating expenses, as well as a $24.1 million increase in tax expense, as discussed in the Results of Operations section above.
Some services, such as virtual commercial cards, typically generate higher transaction fees from a dollar of volume than if that same dollar was withdrawn to a customer’s bank account. We generate significant revenues from interest earned on customer funds held on our platform.
Some services, such as our virtual commercial card offering, typically generate higher transaction fees from a dollar of volume than if that same dollar was withdrawn to a customer’s bank account. We also generate revenue from non-volume-based products and services which are based on a fixed fee.
We depreciate and amortize our assets on a straight-line basis in accordance with our accounting policies. Financial income (expense), net Financial income (expense), net includes gains (losses) from foreign exchange fluctuations. We conduct transactions worldwide and settle accounts with our financial intermediaries in various currencies.
Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization consist primarily of amortization of intangible assets, internally developed software, and depreciation of our investments in property, equipment, and software. We depreciate and amortize our assets on a straight-line basis in accordance with our accounting policies. Financial income (expense), net Financial income (expense), net includes gains (losses) from foreign exchange fluctuations.
Income taxes Income tax expense was $18.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $20.9 million, or 53%, compared to $39.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Income taxes Income tax expense was $42.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a n increase of $24.1 million, or 132%, compared to $18.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
GAAP related to the measurement and recognition of revenue requires us to make judgments and estimates. Complex arrangements with nonstandard terms and conditions may require significant contract interpretation to determine the appropriate accounting. Specifically, the determination of whether we are a principal to a transaction (gross revenue) or an agent (net revenue) can require considerable judgment.
Revenue recognition: Application of the accounting principles in U.S. GAAP related to the measurement and recognition of revenue requires us to make judgments and estimates. Complex arrangements with nonstandard terms and conditions may require significant contract interpretation to determine the appropriate accounting.
Transaction costs are primarily driven by volume and number of transactions and generally increase as volume and number of transactions increase, while certain of our products and services, such as our commercial card or checkout product, certain billing services and increases in flows in certain markets drive higher transaction costs. 43 Table of Contents We are exposed to potential transaction losses such as credit or debit collections losses, recalled payments, card negative balances and chargebacks and capital advance losses.
Transaction costs are primarily driven by volume and number of transactions and generally increase as volume and number of transactions increase, while certain of our products and services, such as our commercial card or Checkout product, and certain billing services in certain markets incur higher transaction costs.
Sales and marketing expenses Sales and marketing expenses consist of costs for business development, customer success, product launch costs, marketing and advertising costs, retention costs and certain customer acquisition costs and includes employee compensation and related costs. General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation, benefits and overhead expenses associated with corporate management.
Sales and marketing expenses Sales and marketing expenses consist of costs for business development, customer success, product launch costs, marketing and advertising costs, retention costs, customer acquisition costs paid to customers, marketplaces and third parties and includes employee compensation and related costs.
These costs are included in transaction costs. We record an allowance for estimated losses arising from the above scenarios as well as doubtful capital advances.
We are exposed to potential transaction losses such as credit or debit collections losses, recalled payments, card negative balances, chargebacks and capital advance losses. These costs are included in transaction costs. We record an allowance for estimated losses arising from the above scenarios as well as doubtful capital advance collections.
We benefit from a local presence and significant expertise in the markets in which our customers operate. We collaborate with many partners around the world, including local logistics firms, accounting firms, marketing companies and others, and these serve as a valuable acquisition channel for our business.
We collaborate with many partners around the world, including local logistics firms, accounting firms, marketing companies, incorporation services providers and others, and these serve as a valuable acquisition channel for our business. We also integrate our services into software platforms, including accounting software providers, and with banks and other local payment providers.
Interest income (expense) from corporate cash and cash equivalents deposited in our accounts is also included under financial income (expense), net, which vary based on cash and cash equivalents balances, and based on market rates. In addition, as a result of the reverse recapitalization transaction we completed with FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp.
We conduct transactions worldwide and settle accounts with our financial intermediaries in various currencies. Interest income (expense) from corporate cash and cash equivalents deposited in our accounts is also included under financial income (expense), net, which vary based on cash and cash equivalents balances, and based on market rates.
However, certain of these measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for financial measures that have been calculated in accordance with GAAP.
We believe these metrics and non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as management. However, certain of these measures are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for financial measures that have been calculated in accordance with GAAP.
The amended authorization expires on December 31, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we repurchased 24,807,647 shares of our common stock for approximately $136.8 million, of which $0.8 million was not yet settled at period end.
The effective date of the amended authorization was August 6, 2025, and the amended authorization expires on December 31, 2027. 50 Table of Contents During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased 27,249,432 shares of our common stock for approximately $175.1 million, including taxes and fees, of which $1.75 million was not yet settled at period end.
Volume serves as a key metric for overall business activity, as growing volume is one of the primary drivers for our revenue growth. Year ended December 31, (in millions) 2024 2023 2022 Volume $ 80,062 $ 66,020 $ 59,729 Volume grew 21% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by a combination of continued growth in volumes from SMBs selling on marketplaces, strong growth in volume from B2B SMBs, and continued strength in volumes processed for enterprise partners, including in the travel segment.
(1) Orchestration transactions ceased in 2023 and were related to our 2020 acquisition of optile GmbH. Year ended December 31, (in millions) 2025 2024 2023 Volume $ 87,503 $ 80,062 $ 66,020 Volume grew 9% for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, driven by growth in volumes processed for enterprise partners, including in the travel segment, strong growth in volume from B2B SMBs, and continued growth in volumes from SMBs selling on marketplaces.
Our long-term strategy is centered on growing the number of customers on our platform who fit our ideal customer profile, namely – those who are customers that have on average over $500 a month in volume and were active over the trailing twelve-month period, and on increasing the revenue we earn from each customer.
Our long-term strategy is centered on growing the number of customers on our platform who fit our target economic and risk profile, and on increasing the revenue we earn from each customer.
This also includes, among other things, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees, internal and external accounting and legal and administrative resources, including audit and legal fees. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization consist primarily of amortization of intangible assets, internally developed software, and depreciation of our investments in property, equipment, and software.
General and administrative expenses General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation, benefits and overhead expenses associated with corporate management. This also includes, among other things, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees, internal and external accounting and legal and administrative resources, including audit and legal fees.
(“FTOC”) in 2021, we assumed public warrants that were exercisable for shares of our common stock.
In addition, as a result of the reverse recapitalization transaction we completed with FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp. (“FTOC”) in 2021, we assumed public warrants that were exercisable for shares of our common stock.
Liquidity and Capital Resources The following discussion of our liquidity and capital resources is based on the financial information derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 46 Table of Contents We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents and cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our operating working capital, share repurchase and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
We believe our existing cash and cash equivalents and cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our operating working capital, share repurchase and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Depreciation and amortization expenses Depreciation and amortization expenses were $47.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, an increase of $19.5 million, or 70%, compared to $27.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was driven primarily by an increase in amortization of internal use software costs.
Depreciation and amortization expenses Depreciation and amortization expenses were $65.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $18.3 million, or 39%, compared to $47.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
This increase was driven mainly by an increase of $4.5 million in M&A related expenses, an increase of $3.5 million in third-party consultancy expenses, and $1.8 million in expense related to the fair value adjustment of a liability related to our 2024 acquisition of Skuad.
These increases were partially offset by a $5.0 million decrease in M&A related consultancy expenses, a $1.5 million decrease in donations, and a $1.1 million reduction related to the fair value adjustment of a liability related to our 2024 acquisition of Skuad.
The state of the ongoing conflict remains highly uncertain and could worsen or expand which could, in turn, further impact economic conditions in Israel and in the broader region. At this time, it is difficult to assess the impact the war may have on our future results of operations.
Despite the recent ceasefire, the volatility in the region is high, and the state of the conflict remains highly uncertain and could reignite, worsen or expand which could, in turn, further impact economic conditions in Israel and in the broader region.
We have developed and implemented a robust transaction monitoring program designed to comply with imposed sanctions and to monitor the impact the conflict may have on our results of operations. During 2022, we ceased to provide services to customers in Russia and have limited our payment services to Belarus customers.
We do not provide services to customers in Russia, and we have limited our payment services to Belarus customers. We maintain a robust transaction monitoring program designed to comply with imposed sanctions. Our revenues in Ukraine have remained relatively stable as a percentage of our business.
The remaining increase in revenues was driven by an increase of $26.2 million in interest income earned on customer balances resulting from modestly higher interest rates and an increase in customer balances held on our platform compared to the prior year period.
This increase in revenues was partially offset by a decrease of $25.2 million in interest income earned on customer balances resulting from modestly lower interest rates, and partially offset by an increase in customer balances held on our platform compared to the prior year period. 48 Table of Contents Transaction costs Transaction costs were $165.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $13.1 million, or 9%, compared to $152.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Financial income (expense), net Financial expense, net was $9.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a change of $38.5 million compared to $28.9 million in income for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The increase was primarily driven by higher amortization of internal use software costs, consistent with increased internal-use software capitalized. 49 Table of Contents Financial income (expense), net Financial expense, net was $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, a change of $0.6 million or 5% compared to $9.6 million in financial expense, net for the year ended December 31, 2024.
In 2024, we have seen e-commerce growth accelerate, as macroeconomic conditions and consumer sentiment have improved. For the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, total volume increased by 21%, 11% and 8% on a year-over-year basis, respectively. Multiple Acquisition Channels Allow Us to Add Customers, Including Those That Meet Our Ideal Customer Profile.
In 2025 we have seen slower growth in e-commerce relative to 2024, due to more volatile macro-economic and trade conditions, softer consumer spending and weaker consumer sentiment. For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, total volume increased by 9%, 21% and 11% on a year-over-year basis, respectively.
As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to pending claims, litigation, or other enforcements and may revise our estimates. Due to the inherent uncertainties of the legal and regulatory process in the multiple jurisdictions in which we operate, our judgments may differ materially from the actual outcomes.
Because of uncertainties related to these matters, accruals are based only on the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to pending claims, litigation, or other enforcements and may revise our estimates.
Additionally, our technology infrastructure has redundancy in place outside of Israel. Approximately 55% of our global employee base is located in Israel, including approximately 78% of our research and development resources. At this time, an insignificant portion of our Israeli workforce have been called to military reserve duty and we have contingencies in place to cover impacted roles and responsibilities.
An insignificant portion of our Israeli workforce were called to military reserve duty and we have contingencies in place to cover impacted roles and responsibilities.
We have continued to provide services to customers located in Ukraine and our revenues in Ukraine have remained relatively stable. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Ukraine and Belarus, combined, accounted for less than 10% of our revenue, of which Belarus accounted for less than 1% of our revenue, respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023 Ukraine and Belarus, combined, accounted for less than 10% of our revenue, of which Belarus accounted for less than 1% of our revenue. Further escalation of the conflict may have a material effect on our results of operations.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities was $427.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decrease of $84.2 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $512.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities was $738.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, an increase of $310.3 million compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $427.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase was primarily driven by a $344.6 million rise in customer balances held on our platform.