Biggest changePlease see Note 2—Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information. 37 Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 ($ in thousands): Year ended March 31, 2023 2022 % of Change Net revenue $ 665,920 $ 747,596 (10.9) % Costs of revenue and operating expenses License fees and revenue share 309,247 370,648 (16.6) % Other direct costs of revenue 36,445 29,838 22.1 % Product development 56,486 52,723 7.1 % Sales and marketing 63,295 63,309 — % General and administrative 154,282 138,837 11.1 % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses 619,755 655,355 (5.4) % Income from operations 46,165 92,241 (50.0) % Interest and other income (expense), net Change in fair value of contingent consideration — (41,087) (100.0) % Interest expense, net (23,352) (8,495) 174.9 % Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) (1,026) 2,062 (149.8) % Other income (expense), net 229 (749) (130.6) % Total interest and other income (expense), net (24,149) (48,269) (50.0) % Income before income taxes 22,016 43,972 (49.9) % Income tax provision 5,146 8,403 (38.8) % Net income 16,870 35,569 (52.6) % Net revenue ($ in thousands) Due to the reorganization and consolidation of our segments effective April 1, 2022, prior-year segment information has been retrospectively adjusted to conform to the current-year presentation.
Biggest changePlease see Note 2— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information. 35 Table of Contents RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table sets forth our results of operations for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands): Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Net revenue $ 544,482 $ 665,920 (18.2) % Costs of revenue and operating expenses Revenue share 262,226 309,247 (15.2) % Other direct costs of revenue 34,799 36,445 (4.5) % Product development 54,157 56,486 (4.1) % Sales and marketing 61,481 63,295 (2.9) % General and administrative 169,617 154,282 9.9 % Impairment of goodwill 336,640 — 100.0 % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses 918,920 619,755 48.3 % (Loss) income from operations (374,438) 46,165 (911.1) % Interest and other (expense) income, net Change in fair value of contingent consideration 372 — 100.0 % Interest expense, net (30,838) (23,352) 32.1 % Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) 101 (1,026) (109.8) % Other (expense) income, net (328) 229 (243.2) % Total interest and other (expense) income, net (30,693) (24,149) 27.1 % (Loss) income before income taxes (405,131) 22,016 (1940.2) % Income tax provision 15,317 5,146 197.6 % Net (loss) income (420,448) 16,870 (2592.3) % Net revenue ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Net revenue On Device Solutions $ 370,112 $ 420,328 (11.9) % App Growth Platform 178,760 252,995 (29.3) % Elimination (4,390) (7,403) 40.7 % Total net revenue $ 544,482 $ 665,920 (18.2) % Fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 During the year ended March 31, 2024, net revenue decreased by $121,438 or 18.2% compared to the prior year.
The Company controls the service because it has the ultimate discretion in purchasing ad inventory; and once an ad inventory slot is purchased, filling that ad inventory slot. As a result, the Company reports the revenue billed to advertisers and agencies on a gross basis and revenue shares paid to publishers as license fees and revenue share.
The Company controls the service because it has the ultimate discretion in purchasing ad inventory; and once an ad inventory slot is purchased, filling that ad inventory slot. As a result, the Company reports the revenue billed to advertisers and agencies on a gross basis and revenue shares paid to publishers as revenue share.
We caution that the stock price performance shown in the graph below is not necessarily indicative of, nor is it intended to forecast, the potential future performance of our common stock. 34 Table of Contents COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN ITEM 6. RESERVED ITEM 7.
We caution that the stock price performance shown in the graph below is not necessarily indicative of, nor is it intended to forecast, the potential future performance of our common stock. 32 Table of Contents COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN ITEM 6. RESERVED ITEM 7.
ODS - Carriers and OEMs We enter into contracts with carriers and OEMs for our ODS segment to help the customer control, manage, and monetize the mobile device through the marketing of application slots or advertisement space/inventory to advertisers and delivering the applications or advertisements to the mobile device.
ODS - Application Media Supply - Carriers and OEMs We enter into contracts with carriers and OEMs for our ODS segment to help the customer control, manage, and monetize the mobile device through the marketing of application slots or advertisement space/inventory to advertisers and delivering the applications or advertisements to the mobile device.
The Company recognizes the transaction price received from application developers, advertisers, content providers, or websites gross and the carrier or OEM share of such transaction price as costs of revenue - license fees and revenue share - in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
The Company recognizes the transaction price received from application developers, advertisers, content providers, or websites gross and the carrier or OEM share of such transaction price as costs of revenue - revenue share - in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss) income.
The transaction price is determined through a real-time auction and the Company has no pricing discretion or obligation related to the fulfillment of the advertising 45 Table of Contents delivery. Software Development Costs The Company applies the principles of FASB ASC 985-20, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed (“ASC 985-20”).
The transaction price is determined through a real-time auction and the Company has no pricing discretion or obligation related to the fulfillment of the advertising delivery. Software Development Costs The Company applies the principles of FASB ASC 985-20, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise Marketed (“ASC 985-20”).
After products and features are released, all product maintenance cost are expensed. The Company also applies the principles of FASB ASC 350-40, Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use (“ASC 350-40”). ASC 350-40 requires that software development costs incurred before the preliminary project stage be expensed as incurred.
After products and features are released, all product maintenance cost are expensed. 45 Table of Contents The Company also applies the principles of FASB ASC 350-40, Accounting for the Cost of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use (“ASC 350-40”). ASC 350-40 requires that software development costs incurred before the preliminary project stage be expensed as incurred.
For a discussion of the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2022, compared with the year ended March 31, 2021, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022.
For a discussion of the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared with the year ended March 31, 2022, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023.
ODS - Application Media The Company generally offers these services through CPI, CPP, and/or CPA arrangements with application developers and advertisers, generally in the form of insertion orders. The insertion orders specify the type of arrangement and additional terms such as advertising campaign budgets and timelines as well as any constraints on advertising types.
Demand - Developers and Advertisers The Company generally offers these services through CPI, CPP, and/or CPA arrangements with application developers and advertisers, generally in the form of insertion orders. The insertion orders specify the type of arrangement and additional terms such as advertising campaign budgets and timelines as well as any constraints on advertising types.
Performance-based restricted units (“PSUs”) are evaluated on a quarterly basis for probability of meeting performance metrics and any adjustments to share-based compensation expense are then made in the quarter of evaluation. For PSUs, we must also make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance metrics.
Performance-based restricted units (“PSUs”) are evaluated on a quarterly basis for probability of meeting 46 Table of Contents performance metrics and any adjustments to share-based compensation expense are then made in the quarter of evaluation. For PSUs, we must also make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance metrics.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchaser There were no purchases of equity securities by us during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2023. Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities None.
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchaser There were no purchases of equity securities by us during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024. Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities None.
The Company gains access and control of application slots on wireless carrier and OEM mobile devices and markets those slots on their behalf to the Company’s customers. The Company has concluded that the performance obligation within the contract is complete upon delivery of the application to the end user mobile device.
The Company gains access and control of application slots on wireless carrier and OEM mobile devices and markets those slots on their behalf to the Company’s customers. The Company has concluded that the performance obligation within the contract is complete upon delivery 43 Table of Contents of the application to the end user mobile device.
At this time, we do not invest significant capital into the research and development phase of new products and features as the technological feasibility aspect of our platform products has either already been met or is met very quickly. The Company has adopted the “tested working model” approach to establishing technological feasibility for its products.
At this time, the Company does not invest significant capital into the research and development phase of new products and features as the technological feasibility aspect of its platform products has either already been met or is met very quickly. The Company has adopted the “tested working model” approach to establishing technological feasibility for its products.
The graph set forth below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on an initial investment of $100 in our common stock between March 31, 2018, and March 31, 2023, with the comparative cumulative total return of such amount on (i) the NASDAQ Composite Index (IXIC) and (ii) the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) over the same period.
The graph set forth below compares the cumulative total stockholder return on an initial investment of $100 in our common stock between March 31, 2019, and March 31, 2024, with the comparative cumulative total return of such amount on (i) the NASDAQ Composite Index (IXIC) and (ii) the Russell 2000 Index (RUT) over the same period.
This section of our Annual Report generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2023. compared with the year ended March 31, 2022.
This section of our Annual Report generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared with the year ended March 31, 2023.
Impact of Economic Conditions and Geopolitical Developments Our results of operations are affected by macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments, including but not limited to levels of business and consumer confidence, actions taken by governments to counter inflation, potential trade disputes, including but not limited to any U.S. government actions against China based app developers and publishers, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Impact of Economic Conditions and Geopolitical Developments Our results of operations are affected by macroeconomic conditions and geopolitical developments, including but not limited to levels of business and consumer confidence, actions taken by governments to counter inflation, potential trade disputes, including but not limited to any U.S. government actions against China based app developers and publishers, the recent conflict in Israel, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
License fees and revenue share License fees and revenue share include amounts paid to our carrier and OEM partners, as well as app publishers and developers through revenue sharing arrangements or via direct cost-per-thousand (“CPM”), cost-per-install (“CPI”), cost-per-placement (“CPP”), or cost-per-acquisition (“CPA”) arrangements, and are recorded as a cost of revenue.
Revenue share Revenue share includes amounts paid to our carrier and OEM partners, as well as app publishers and developers through revenue sharing arrangements or via direct cost-per-thousand (“CPM”), cost-per-install (“CPI”), cost-per-placement (“CPP”), or cost-per-acquisition (“CPA”) arrangements, and are recorded as a cost of revenue.
As of March 31, 2023, we considered the developments discussed above, our current operating results, and our estimates of future operating results.
As of March 31, 2024, we considered the developments discussed above, our current operating results, and our estimates of future operating results.
Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) For the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded foreign exchange transaction loss and gain of $1,026 and $2,062, respectively, and was primarily attributable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates for trade accounts receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of foreign entities.
Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) For the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded foreign exchange transaction gain and loss of $101 and $1,026, respectively, and was primarily attributable to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates for trade accounts receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of foreign entities.
The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is April 29, 2026, and the outstanding balance is classified as long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs of $2,612, on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2023.
The maturity date of the New Credit Agreement is April 29, 2026, and the outstanding balance is classified as long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs of $2,510, on our consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2024.
The Company generally offers 43 Table of Contents these services under a revenue share model. These agreements typically include the following services: the access to a SaaS platform, hosting, solution features, and general support and maintenance.
The Company generally offers these services under a revenue share model. These agreements typically include the following services: the access to a SaaS platform, hosting, solution features, and general support and maintenance.
We capitalize development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the functions intended.
The Company capitalizes development costs related to these software applications once the preliminary project stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the functions intended.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS, AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “APPS.” Holders As of May 16, 2023, there were 98 holders of record of our common stock.
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol “APPS.” Holders As of May 23, 2024, there were 89 holders of record of our common stock.
Our future cash flows from operating activities will be diminished if we cannot increase our revenue levels and manage costs appropriately. Cash provided by operating activities was $113,376 for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared to $84,738 for the year ended March 31, 2022.
Our future cash flows from operating activities will be diminished if we cannot increase our revenue levels and manage costs appropriately. Cash provided by operating activities was $28,677 for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to $113,376 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly in Item 1A—Risk Factors and the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements , all of which are difficult to predict. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed may not occur.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those factors discussed below and elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly in Item 1A . Risk Factors and the Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements , all of which are difficult to predict.
For the year ended March 31, 2023, net cash used in financing activities was approximately $128,288, which was comprised of the repayment of debt obligations of $149,000, payment of payroll withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards of $6,709, and payment of debt issuance costs of $99, partially offset by proceeds from borrowings of $25,500 and stock option and warrant exercises of $2,020.
For the year ended March 31, 2023, net cash used in financing activities was $128,288, which was comprised of repayment of debt obligations of $149,000, payment of payroll withholding taxes for net share 42 Table of Contents settlement of equity awards of $6,709, partially offset by cash inflows from proceeds from borrowings of $25,500 and stock option exercises of $2,020.
We believe we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations and have the liquidity and capital resources to meet our business requirements for at least 12 months from the filing date of this Annual Report. 41 Table of Contents Outstanding Secured Indebtedness Our outstanding secured indebtedness under the New Credit Agreement is $413,134 as of March 31, 2023.
We believe we will generate sufficient cash flow from operations and have the liquidity and capital resources to meet our business requirements for at least 12 months from the filing date of this Annual Report. Outstanding Secured Indebtedness Our outstanding secured indebtedness under the New Credit Agreement is $386,000 as of March 31, 2024.
As of March 31, 2023, we had $413,134 drawn against the revolving line of credit under the New Credit Agreement. The proceeds from the borrowings were primarily used to finance past acquisitions.
As of March 31, 2024, we had $386,000 drawn against the revolving line of credit under the New Credit Agreement. The proceeds from the borrowings were primarily used to finance past acquisitions.
We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law. All U.S. dollar amounts, except share and per share amounts, in this Annual Report are in thousands.
In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the forward-looking statements discussed may not occur. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements except as otherwise required by applicable law. All U.S. dollar amounts, except share and per share amounts, in this Annual Report are in thousands.
If the applications or advertisements are not delivered to the mobile device or the Company doesn’t comply with certain policies of the advertiser, the Company would be responsible and have to indemnify the customer for these issues.
The Company also may manage application or ad campaigns of advertisers associated with these services. If the applications or advertisements are not delivered to the mobile device or the Company doesn’t comply with certain policies of the advertiser, the Company would be responsible and have to indemnify the customer for these issues.
Other direct costs of revenue Other direct costs of revenue are comprised primarily of hosting expenses directly related to the generation of revenue and depreciation expense associated with capitalized software costs and amortization of developed technology intangible assets Other direct costs of revenue increased by $6,607 or 22.1% to $36,445 for the year ended March 31, 2023, and was 5.5% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $29,838, or 4.0% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2022.
Other direct costs of revenue Other direct costs of revenue are comprised primarily of hosting expenses directly related to the generation of revenue and depreciation expense associated with capitalized software costs and amortization of developed technology intangible assets. 37 Table of Contents Other direct costs of revenue decreased by $1,646 or 4.5% to $34,799 for the year ended March 31, 2024, and was 6.4% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $36,445, or 5.5% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Further actions by U.S. federal or state governmental agencies or other countries to restrict or ban the distribution of China based apps could negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In some cases, government agencies have banned certain apps from mobile devices. Further actions by U.S. federal or state governmental agencies or other countries to restrict or ban the distribution of China based apps could negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
These factors include general and regional economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other factors such as health epidemics including COVID-19, economic and macro-economic factors like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation, and geopolitical developments, including the conflict in Ukraine.
These factors include general and regional economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other factors such as health epidemics, 40 Table of Contents economic and macro-economic factors like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and inflation, and geopolitical developments, including the conflict in Ukraine, the political climate related to China, and the conflict in Israel.
See the segment discussion below for further details regarding net revenue. On Device Solutions ODS revenue for the year ended March 31, 2023, decreased by $82,308 or 16.4% compared to the year ended March 31, 2022.
See the segment discussion below for further details regarding net revenue. On Device Solutions ODS revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, decreased by $50,216 or 11.9% compared to the year ended March 31, 2023.
The Company bills the DSPs based on the total number of impressions and the bid price. It then remits the payment to the publishers, net of a revenue share agreed with the publisher that is generally a percentage of the DSPs’ total spending with the publisher through the platform.
It then remits the payment to the publishers, net of a revenue share agreed with the publisher that is generally a percentage of the DSPs’ total spending with the publisher through the platform.
As a result, the financial statements include amounts that are based on our best estimates and judgments for the expenses recognized for stock-based compensation. The compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service or performance period. Forfeitures are recognized as occurred.
As a result, the financial statements include amounts that are based on our best estimates and judgments for the expenses recognized for stock-based compensation. The compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service or performance period. The Company may issue either new shares or treasury shares upon exercise of these awards.
Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold 46 Table of Contents should be measured as the largest amount of the tax benefits, determined on a cumulative probability basis, which is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement in the financial statements.
Tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold should be measured as the largest amount of the tax benefits, determined on a cumulative probability basis, which is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement in the financial statements. We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of the provision for income taxes.
If we fail to satisfy these covenants, the lender may declare a default, which could lead to acceleration of the debt maturity. Any such default would have a material adverse effect on us.
If we fail to satisfy these covenants, the lender may declare a default, which could lead to acceleration of the debt maturity. Any such default would have a material adverse effect on us. As of March 31, 2024, we were in compliance with all covenants under the New Credit Agreement.
As of March 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, no impairment of goodwill has been identified. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 47 Table of Contents Recent accounting pronouncements are detailed in Note 2— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Recent accounting pronouncements are detailed in Note 2— Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies , to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, and borrowings under our New Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2023, we had unrestricted cash of approximately $75,058 and $186,866 available to draw under the New Credit Agreement with BoA.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Our primary sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, cash from operations, and borrowings under our New Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2024, we had unrestricted cash of approximately $32,916 and $139,000 available to draw under the New Credit Agreement with BoA, excluding the accordion feature, subject to the required covenants.
It also separately contracts with publishers through an 44 Table of Contents advertising insertion order or service order to provide access to its auction platform and the ad inventory available through the platform. The auction is held when ad inventory becomes available.
It also separately contracts with publishers through an advertising insertion order or service order to provide access to its auction platform and the ad inventory available through the platform. The auction is held when ad inventory becomes available. The Company will send bid requests to various DSPs, which may choose to bid on the available ad inventory.
When we are the principal in a transaction, revenue is reported on a gross basis, which is the amount billed to DSPs, advertisers and agencies. When we are an agent in a transaction, revenue is reported net of license fees and revenue share paid to app publishers or developers.
When we are the principal in a transaction, revenue is reported on a gross basis, which is the amount billed to DSPs, advertisers and agencies.
Stock-Based Compensation We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and non-employee directors based on estimated fair values on the date of grant.
The provision for income taxes includes the impact of uncertain tax liabilities and changes in liabilities that are considered appropriate. Stock-Based Compensation We measure and recognize compensation expense for all stock-based awards made to employees and non-employee directors based on estimated fair values on the date of grant.
The Company will send bid requests to various DSPs, which may choose to bid on the available ad inventory. Once a DSP wins an auction, it must deliver an ad, which is generally served through the Company’s software development kits (“SDK”). The entire auction process is nearly instantaneous.
Once a DSP wins an auction, it must deliver an ad, which is generally served through the Company’s software development kits (“SDK”). The entire auction process is nearly instantaneous. The Company bills the DSPs based on the total number of impressions and the bid price.
Inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and reduced business and consumer confidence have caused and may continue to cause a global slowdown of economic activity, which has caused and may continue to cause a decrease in demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including those provided by our clients. 36 Table of Contents Like other advertising technology companies, we have seen a slowdown in digital advertising spending, which we believe is driven by the impact of inflation and recession fears and their potential impacts on consumers.
Inflation, rising interest rates, supply chain disruptions, and reduced business and consumer confidence have caused and may continue to cause a global slowdown of economic activity, which has caused and may continue to cause a decrease in demand for a broad variety of goods and services, including those provided by our clients.
License fees and revenue share decreased by $61,401 to $309,247 for the year ended March 31, 2023, and was 46.4% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $370,648, or 49.6% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2022.
Revenue share decreased by $47,021 to $262,226 for the year ended March 31, 2024, and was 48.2% as a percentage of total net revenue compared to $309,247, or 46.4% of total net revenue, for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Interest expense, net For the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded net interest expense of $23,352 and $8,495, respectively, an increase of $14,857 or 174.9%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in interest rates of 280 basis points and higher average outstanding borrowings of $155,922 over the comparative period.
Interest expense, net For the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded net interest expense of $30,838 and $23,352, respectively, an increase of $7,486 or 32.1%. The increase was primarily due to an increase in interest rates of 262 basis points and lower average outstanding borrowings of $65,500 over the comparative period.
As of March 31, 2023, the interest rate was 6.54% and the unused line of credit fee was 0.20%, and we were in compliance with the consolidated leverage ratio, interest coverage ratio, and other covenants under the New Credit Agreement. Segment Reporting As of March 31, 2022, we operated through three segments, each of which was a reportable segment.
As of March 31, 2024, the interest rate was 7.71% and the unused line of credit fee was 0.35%, and we were in compliance with the consolidated leverage ratio, interest coverage ratio, and other covenants under the New Credit Agreement.
We generated $113,376 in cash flows from operating activities for the year ended March 31, 2023.
We generated $28,677 in cash flows from operating activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024.
The increase in other direct costs of revenue for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared to the prior year, was due to higher hosting costs of approximately $3,392 and higher depreciation expense for developed technology assets of approximately $3,215.
The decrease in other direct costs of revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to slightly lower amortization of developed technology intangible assets and lower hosting costs.
Revenue from content media declined by approximately $77,207 primarily due to the end of a carrier partnership that resulted in lower daily active users on prepaid devices.
Revenue from content media declined by approximately $30,812 primarily due to the end of a carrier partnership that resulted in lower daily active users on prepaid devices. Revenue from application media declined by approximately $19,403 primarily due to lower new device volume in the U.S. and internationally and weakness in mobile advertising and user acquisition spending.
We recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters as a component of the provision for income taxes. The Company’s income is subject to taxation in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes.
The Company’s income is subject to taxation in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. The Company establishes reserves for income tax-related uncertainties based on estimates of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due.
The decrease was primarily due to a decline in brand and performance advertising of approximately $5,782 due to broader weakness in mobile advertising markets. In addition, there was a decline of approximately $3,559 due to the end of a reseller partnership in the Nordic region.
In addition, there was a decline of approximately $10,997, primarily due to the end of a reseller partnership in the Nordic region.
Product development expenses included acquisition-related costs of $1,604 and severance costs of $629 for the year ended March 31, 2023 and acquisition-related costs of $2,699 for the year ended March 31, 2022. Excluding acquisition-related costs and severance costs, product development expenses increased by $4,229 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Product development expenses included severance costs and acquisition-related costs of $858 and business transformation costs of $2,716 for the year ended March 31, 2024. Product development expenses included severance costs and acquisition-related costs of $2,233 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
The Company adjusts uncertain tax liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit or lapse of a statute of limitations. The provision for income taxes includes the impact of uncertain tax liabilities and changes in liabilities that are considered appropriate.
These reserves for tax contingencies are established when the Company believes that positions do not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold. The Company adjusts uncertain tax liabilities in light of changing facts and circumstances, such as the outcome of a tax audit or lapse of a statute of limitations.
Change in fair value of contingent consideration For the year March 31, 2022, the Company recorded charges for changes in fair value of contingent consideration in connection with earn-outs associated with the AdColony Acquisition and Fyber Acquisition of $41,087.
Change in fair value of contingent consideration For the year ended March 31, 2023, the Company did not record a charge for changes in fair value of contingent consideration in connection with earn-outs associated with its recent acquisitions.
Cash Flow Summary ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2023 2022 % of Change Consolidated statements of cash flows data: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 113,376 $ 84,738 33.8 % Equity investments (8,499) — (100.0) % Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (2,708) (148,722) 98.2 % Capital expenditures (23,858) (23,280) (2.5) % Net cash used in investing activities $ (35,065) $ (172,002) 79.6 % Proceeds from borrowings 25,500 549,060 (95.4) % Payment of debt issuance costs (99) (4,064) 97.6 % Payment of deferred business acquisition consideration — (302,676) 100.0 % Options and warrants exercised 2,020 4,300 (53.0) % Payment of withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards (6,709) (8,605) (22.0) % Repayment of debt obligations (149,000) (52,772) (182.3) % Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ (128,288) $ 185,243 169.3 % Operating Activities Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily driven by revenue generated from advertising activity, offset by the cash costs of operations, and are significantly influenced by the timing of and fluctuations in receipts from buyers and related payments to sellers.
Our minimum purchase commitments under these hosting agreements total approximately $269,315 over the next six fiscal years. 41 Table of Contents Cash Flow Summary ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Consolidated statements of cash flows data: Net cash provided by operating activities $ 28,677 $ 113,376 (74.7) % Equity investments (19,634) (8,499) 131.0 % Purchase price adjustment related to business acquisition 65 (2,708) (102.4) % Capital expenditures (24,279) (23,858) 1.8 % Net cash used in investing activities $ (43,848) $ (35,065) 25.0 % Proceeds from borrowings 50,000 25,500 96.1 % Payment of debt issuance costs — (99) (100.0) % Repayment of debt obligations (77,134) (149,000) (48.2) % Acquisition of non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries (3,751) — 100.0 % Payment of withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards (1,286) (6,709) (80.8) % Options exercised 2,871 2,020 42.1 % Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ (29,300) $ (128,288) (77.2) % Operating Activities Our cash flows from operating activities are primarily driven by revenue generated from user acquisition and advertising activity, offset by the cash costs of operations, and are significantly influenced by the timing of and fluctuations in receipts from customers and payments to our carrier and publisher partners as well as other vendors.
Costs of revenue and operating expenses ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2023 2022 % of Change Costs of revenue and operating expenses License fees and revenue share $ 309,247 $ 370,648 (16.6) % Other direct costs of revenue 36,445 29,838 22.1 % Product development 56,486 52,723 7.1 % Sales and marketing 63,295 63,309 — % General and administrative 154,282 138,837 11.1 % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses $ 619,755 $ 655,355 (5.4) % Fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 For the year ended March 31, 2023, total costs of revenue and operating expenses decreased by $35,600 compared to the year ended March 31, 2022.
Costs of revenue and operating expenses ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Costs of revenue and operating expenses Revenue share $ 262,226 $ 309,247 (15.2) % Other direct costs of revenue 34,799 36,445 (4.5) % Product development 54,157 56,486 (4.1) % Sales and marketing 61,481 63,295 (2.9) % General and administrative 169,617 154,282 9.9 % Impairment of goodwill 336,640 — 100.0 % Total costs of revenue and operating expenses $ 918,920 $ 619,755 48.3 % Fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 For the year ended March 31, 2024, total costs of revenue and operating expenses increased by $299,165 compared to the year ended March 31, 2023.
The decrease in license fees and revenue share as a percentage of total net revenue for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to revenue mix changes and the strategic demand customer contract amendments discussed above.
The increase in revenue share as a percentage of total net revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024, compared to the prior year, was primarily due to revenue mix changes, specifically net revenue from AGP, which has a higher margin profile, representing a lower portion of total revenue.
Further, various U.S. federal and state governmental agencies continue to examine the distribution and use of apps developed and/or published by China based companies. In some cases, government agencies have banned certain apps from mobile devices.
Continued weakness in the sale of new mobile devices is likely to continue to impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations, the full impact of which remains uncertain at this time. 34 Table of Contents Further, various U.S. federal and state governmental agencies continue to examine the distribution and use of apps developed and/or published by China based companies.
For the year ended March 31, 2022, net cash used in investing activities was approximately $172,002, comprised of cash expenditures for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired, of $148,722 related to our acquisitions of AdColony and Fyber and capital expenditures related mostly to internally-developed software of $23,280.
Our cash used in investing activities for the twelve months ended March 31, 2024 and March 31, 2023, was primarily comprised of capital expenditures related to internally-developed software and equity investments in strategic businesses.
The Company has determined that it is a principal for its advertiser services for application media and content media when it controls the application slots or ad space/inventory. This is because it has been allocated such slots or space from the carrier or OEM and is responsible for marketing or monetizing the slots or space.
This is because it has been allocated such slots or space from the carrier or OEM and is responsible for marketing or monetizing the slots or space. The advertisers look to the Company to acquire such slots or space, and the Company’s software is used to deliver the applications, ads or content to the mobile device.
This impact was partially offset by accelerated amortization of trade name intangible assets amidst rebranding and a larger employee base receiving stock-based compensation for the year ended March 31, 2023. Investing Activities Our primary investing activities have consisted of acquisitions of businesses, purchases of property and equipment, and capital expenditures in support of creating and enhancing our technology infrastructure.
Investing Activities Our primary investing activities have consisted of acquisitions of businesses, purchases of property and equipment, and capital expenditures in support of creating and enhancing our technology infrastructure. For the year ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in investing activities increased by $8,783 to $43,848.
Product development Product development expenses include the development and maintenance of the Company’s product suite and are primarily a function of personnel. Product development expenses increased by $3,763 to $56,486 for the year ended March 31, 2023 compared to $52,723 for the year ended March 31, 2022.
The increase in other direct costs as a percentage of total net revenue was due to the decline in total net revenue for the year ended March 31, 2024. Product development Product development expenses include the development and maintenance of the Company’s product suite and are primarily a function of personnel.
The decrease in total costs of revenue and operating expenses is primarily due to lower license fees and revenue share, which is the result of lower revenue over the same comparative periods. Costs of revenue and operating expenses included transaction costs of $4,739 for the year ended March 31, 2023, compared to $26,237 for the year ended March 31, 2022.
The increase in total costs of revenue and operating expenses is primarily due to the impairment of goodwill charges in 2024 of $336,640 partially offset by lower revenue share, which is the result of lower revenue over the same comparative periods.
General and administrative expenses increased by $15,445 to $154,282 for the year ended March 31, 2023 compared to $138,837 for the year ended March 31, 2022. For the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, general and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $2,496 and $23,026, respectively.
General and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $424, business transformation costs of $6,639 and severance costs of $226 for the year ended March 31, 2024. General and administrative expenses included acquisition-related costs of $2,496 and severance costs of $350 for the year ended March 31, 2023.
The increase of $28,638 was due to the following: • $54,989 increase due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, primarily due to lower net working capital, driven by collection of account receivables for the year ended March 31, 2023; • $18,699 decrease in net income; and 42 Table of Contents • $7,652 decrease due to lower non-cash charges during the year ended March 31, 2023, including the impact of the change in fair value of contingent consideration during the year ended March 31, 2022.
The decrease of $84,699 was due to the following: • $437,318 decrease in net income, which includes the goodwill impairment charge of $336,640. • $1,955 increase due to changes in operating assets and liabilities, driven primarily by working capital changes. • $350,664 increase in non-cash charges during the year ended March 31, 2024 primarily related to goodwill impairment, increased deferred income taxes and increased stock-based compensation, partially offset by lower right-of-use assets for the year ended March 31, 2024.
General and administrative expenses, after excluding acquisition-related costs, increased by $35,975 and was primarily due to: (1) higher depreciation expense of approximately $20,925 for developed technology assets and amortization of acquired intangible assets, (2) an increase of approximately $7,338 for employee-related costs due to higher wages and stock-based compensation costs, partially offset by lower incentive compensation, (3) an increase in bad debt expense of approximately $1,437, and (4) an increase in other categories, primarily professional services, software, and facilities of $6,275. 40 Table of Contents Interest and other income (expense), net ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2023 2022 % of Change Interest and other income (expense), net Change in fair value of contingent consideration $ — $ (41,087) 100.0 % Interest expense, net (23,352) (8,495) (174.9) % Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) (1,026) 2,062 149.8 % Other income (expense), net 229 (749) 130.6 % Total interest and other income (expense), net $ (24,149) $ (48,269) 50.0 % Fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022 Total interest and other income (expense), net, for the years ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, was approximately $24,149 and $48,269, respectively, an decrease in net expenses of $24,120.
Interest and other income (expense), net ($ in thousands) Year ended March 31, 2024 2023 % of Change Interest and other (expense) income, net Change in fair value of contingent consideration $ 372 $ — 100.0 % Interest expense, net (30,838) (23,352) (32.1) % Foreign exchange transaction gain (loss) 101 (1,026) 109.8 % Other (expense) income, net (328) 229 243.2 % Total interest and other (expense) income, net $ (30,693) $ (24,149) (27.1) % Fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023 Total interest and other income (expense), net, for the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, was approximately $30,693 and $24,149, respectively, an increase in net expenses of $6,544.
For the year ended March 31, 2022, net cash provided by financing activities was approximately $185,243, which was comprised of proceeds from borrowings of $549,060 and stock option exercises of $4,300, partially offset by the payment of deferred business acquisition consideration of $302,676, repayment of debt obligations of $52,772, payment of payroll withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards of $8,605, and payment of debt issuance costs of $4,064.
Financing Activities For the year ended March 31, 2024, net cash used in financing activities was $29,300, which was comprised of: (1) the repayment of debt obligations of $77,134, (2) payment of $3,751 for the acquisition of the remaining minority interest shareholders’ outstanding shares in one of our subsidiaries, and (3) payment of payroll withholding taxes for net share settlement of equity awards of $1,286.
Sales and marketing expenses were relatively unchanged for the year ended March 31, 2023, decreasing by $14 to $63,295 compared to $63,309 for the year ended March 31, 2022. The decrease in sales and marketing expense was primarily due to lower employee-related costs of approximately $2,576 driven by lower headcount and incentive compensation.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $1,814 to $61,481 for the year ended March 31, 2024 compared to $63,295 for the year ended March 31, 2023. Sales and marketing expenses included business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs of $1,688 for the year ended March 31, 2024.
This decrease was partially offset by higher travel and sales-related events costs of approximately $1,393 and severance costs of approximately $1,197, primarily for Nordic region employees due to the termination of a reseller partnership in the region.
The decrease in sales and marketing expense after excluding business transformation costs, acquisition-related costs and severance costs was primarily due to lower costs for sales events and sales related travel of $863, reduced recruiting and relocation of sales personnel of $405, a reduction in the use of professional services of $410, and lower facilities and other related costs of $398, partially offset by an increase of personnel related costs of $411.