Biggest changeIncome Tax (Provision) Benefit Income tax (provision) benefit consists primarily of income taxes related to U.S. federal and state income taxes and income taxes in foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. 69 Table of Contents Results of Operations The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data for the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 455,007 $ 344,243 $ 248,879 Services 19,025 16,122 14,519 License 4,744 6,023 5,734 Total revenue 478,776 366,388 269,132 Cost of revenue: Cost of subscription (1)(2)(3)(4) (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 85,479 63,441 39,529 Cost of services (1)(2)(3) (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 13,816 10,898 10,726 Amortization expense 19,932 16,018 10,753 Total cost of revenue 119,227 90,357 61,008 Gross profit 359,549 276,031 208,124 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1)(2)(3)(4) 217,728 148,192 98,885 Research and development (1)(2)(3)(4) 119,906 82,541 52,513 General and administrative (1)(2)(3)(4) 132,562 96,206 51,603 Amortization expense 28,227 25,294 22,575 Total operating expenses 498,423 352,233 225,576 Loss from operations (138,874) (76,202) (17,452) Interest expense, net (538) (2,478) (10,741) Loss on extinguishment of debt — (449) (5,213) Foreign currency transaction loss (2,802) (849) (722) Other income, net — — 91 Loss before income tax benefit (142,214) (79,978) (34,037) Income tax benefit 913 4,789 9,955 Net loss $ (141,301) $ (75,189) $ (24,082) (1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 8,854 $ 3,755 $ 732 Services 1,299 594 139 Sales and marketing 33,559 10,938 1,748 Research and development 24,392 10,512 1,533 General and administrative 41,066 10,006 2,591 $ 109,170 $ 35,805 $ 6,743 70 Table of Contents (2) Includes payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 293 $ 122 $ — Services 54 24 — Sales and marketing 810 431 — Research and development 429 335 — General and administrative 428 615 — $ 2,014 $ 1,527 $ — (3) Includes depreciation expense as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 1,201 $ 1,134 $ 985 Services 170 169 207 Sales and marketing 2,725 2,342 1,966 Research and development 1,610 1,277 1,149 General and administrative 965 835 876 $ 6,671 $ 5,757 $ 5,183 (4) Includes acquisition-related expense as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 61 $ 88 $ — Sales and marketing 7 180 — Research and development 912 1,088 — General and administrative 3,663 5,032 5,200 $ 4,643 $ 6,388 $ 5,200 General and administrative also includes acquisition-related earnout of $0.7 million, $6.0 million, and $(1.0) million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Biggest changeIncome Tax (Provision) Benefit Income tax (provision) benefit consists primarily of income taxes related to U.S. federal and state income taxes and income taxes in foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. 61 Table of Contents Results of Operations The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data for the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription $ 543,019 $ 455,007 $ 344,243 Services 16,325 19,025 16,122 License 1,227 4,744 6,023 Total revenue 560,571 478,776 366,388 Cost of revenue: Cost of subscription (1)(2)(3)(4)(5) (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 98,554 85,479 63,441 Cost of services (1)(2)(3)(4) (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 13,976 13,816 10,898 Amortization expense 13,529 19,932 16,018 Total cost of revenue 126,059 119,227 90,357 Gross profit 434,512 359,549 276,031 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1)(2)(3)(4)(5) 250,757 217,728 148,192 Research and development (1)(2)(3)(4)(5) 134,422 119,906 82,541 General and administrative (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6) 135,233 132,562 96,206 Amortization expense 29,349 28,227 25,294 Total operating expenses 549,761 498,423 352,233 Loss from operations (115,249) (138,874) (76,202) Interest income (expense), net 6,526 (538) (2,478) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — (449) Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) 916 (2,802) (849) Loss before income tax (provision) benefit (107,807) (142,214) (79,978) Income tax (provision) benefit (2,279) 913 4,789 Net loss $ (110,086) $ (141,301) $ (75,189) (1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 10,229 $ 8,854 $ 3,755 Services 1,386 1,299 594 Sales and marketing 33,127 33,559 10,938 Research and development 23,719 24,392 10,512 General and administrative 32,539 41,066 10,006 $ 101,000 $ 109,170 $ 35,805 62 Table of Contents (2) Includes payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 318 $ 293 $ 122 Services 57 54 24 Sales and marketing 1,162 810 431 Research and development 581 429 335 General and administrative 490 428 615 $ 2,608 $ 2,014 $ 1,527 (3) Includes depreciation expense as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 1,219 $ 1,201 $ 1,134 Services 168 170 169 Sales and marketing 3,155 2,725 2,342 Research and development 1,814 1,610 1,277 General and administrative 1,064 965 835 $ 7,420 $ 6,671 $ 5,757 (4) Includes acquisition-related expense as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ — $ 61 $ 88 Services 50 — — Sales and marketing 371 7 180 Research and development 807 912 1,088 General and administrative 6,133 3,663 5,032 $ 7,361 $ 4,643 $ 6,388 (5) Includes system transformation costs as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue: Subscription $ 51 $ — $ — Sales and marketing 174 — — Research and development 12 — — General and administrative 4,596 — — $ 4,833 $ — $ — 63 Table of Contents (6) General and administrative also includes the following: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Acquisition-related earnout $ — $ 694 $ 6,037 Offering costs — 124 594 Restructuring charges 1,393 — — Legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs 559 — 5,000 The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of operations data expressed as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (as a percentage of total revenue) Revenue: Subscription 97 % 95 % 94 % Services 3 4 4 License — 1 2 Total revenue 100 100 100 Cost of revenue: Cost of subscription (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 18 18 17 Cost of services (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) 2 3 3 Amortization expense 2 4 5 Total cost of revenue 22 25 25 Gross profit 78 75 75 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 45 45 40 Research and development 24 25 23 General and administrative 24 28 26 Amortization expense 6 6 7 Total operating expenses 99 104 96 Loss from operations (21) (29) (21) Interest income (expense), net 1 — (1) Loss on extinguishment of debt — — — Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) — (1) — Loss before income tax (provision) benefit (20) (30) (22) Income tax (provision) benefit — — 1 Net loss (20) % (30) % (21) % A discussion regarding our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 is presented below.
We believe our ability to retain and expand usage of our software solutions by our existing customer base is evidenced by our dollar-based net retention rate. Sustain product innovation and technology leadership . Our success is dependent on our ability to sustain product innovation and technology leadership in order to maintain our competitive advantage.
We believe our ability to retain and expand usage of our software solutions by our existing customer base is evidenced by our dollar-based net retention rate. Product innovation and technology leadership . Our success is dependent on our ability to sustain product innovation and technology leadership in order to maintain our competitive advantage.
We also intend to continue to invest in our research and development team to develop new and improved products, features, and functionality. Although these investments may increase our operating expenses and, as a result, adversely affect our operating results in the near term, we believe they will contribute to our long-term growth. Continue international expansion.
We also intend to continue to invest in our research and development team to develop new and improved products, features, and functionality. Although these investments may increase our operating expenses and, as a result, adversely affect our operating results in the near term, we believe they will contribute to our long-term growth. International expansion.
Future Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements We believe our cash and cash equivalents, the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility, and cash provided by sales of our software solutions and services will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs, debt service requirements for at least the next 12 months, and other known long-term cash requirements.
Future Liquidity and Capital Resource Requirements We believe our cash and cash equivalents, the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility, and cash provided by sales of our software solutions and services will be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs, debt service requirements for at least the next 12 months, as well as other known long-term cash requirements.
Our high dollar-based net retention rates are primarily attributable to an expansion of devices and our ability to cross-sell our new solutions to our installed customer base. 67 Table of Contents Components of Results of Operations Revenue We recognize revenue under ASC 606 when or as performance obligations are satisfied.
Our high dollar-based net retention rates are primarily attributable to an expansion of devices and our ability to cross-sell our new solutions to our installed customer base. 59 Table of Contents Components of Results of Operations Revenue We recognize revenue under ASC 606 when or as performance obligations are satisfied.
License revenue consists of revenue from on-premise perpetual licenses of our Jamf Pro product sold primarily to existing customers. We recognize license revenue upfront, assuming all revenue recognition criteria are satisfied. We expect license revenue to decrease because sales to new customers are primarily cloud-based subscription arrangements and therefore reflected in subscription revenue. Services.
License revenue consists of revenue from on-premise perpetual licenses of our Jamf Pro product sold primarily to existing customers. We recognize license revenue upfront, assuming all revenue recognition criteria are satisfied. We expect license revenue to decrease because sales to new customers are primarily cloud-based subscription arrangements and therefore reflected in subscription revenue. Cost of Revenue Cost of subscription.
In 2022, ARR is calculated on a constant currency basis using a rate that estimates the exchange rate at the beginning of the year. ARR does not have any standardized meaning and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
ARR is calculated on a constant currency basis using a rate that estimates the exchange rate at the beginning of the year. ARR does not have any standardized meaning and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Our future success is dependent on our ability to successfully develop, market, and sell additional products to both new and existing customers. For example, we announced our BYOD solution in March 2022 to help organizations manage and secure personally owned devices that employees bring to work, while upholding employee personal privacy. Continue investment in growth.
Our future success is dependent on our ability to successfully develop, market, and sell additional products to both new and existing customers. For example, we announced our BYOD solution in March 2022 to help organizations manage and secure personally owned devices that employees bring to work, while upholding employee personal privacy.
Often our customers will begin with a small deployment and then 65 Table of Contents later expand their usage more broadly within the enterprise as they realize the benefits of our platform. We believe that our “land and expand” business model allows us to efficiently increase revenue from our existing customer base.
Often our customers will begin with a small deployment and then later expand their usage more broadly within the enterprise as they realize the benefits of our platform. We believe that our “land and expand” business model allows us to efficiently increase revenue from our existing customer base.
Revenue is recognized as the services are performed. We expect services revenue to decrease as a percentage of total revenue as the demand for our services is not expected to grow at the same rate as the demand for our subscription solutions. Cost of Revenue Cost of subscription.
Revenue is recognized as the services are performed. We expect services revenue to decrease as a percentage of total revenue as the demand for our services is not expected to grow at the same rate as the demand for our subscription solutions. License.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a description of our recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted, see “Note 2 — Summary of significant accounting policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 83 Table of Contents
Recent Accounting Pronouncements For a description of our recently adopted accounting pronouncements and recently issued accounting standards not yet adopted, see “Note 2 — Summary of significant accounting policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Refer to “Note 2 — Summary of significant accounting policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more detailed information regarding our critical accounting policies. Revenue recognition We derive revenue from the sales of SaaS subscriptions, support and maintenance contracts, software licenses, and related professional services.
Refer to “Note 2 — Summary of significant accounting policies” to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more detailed information regarding these and other accounting policies. Revenue recognition We derive revenue from the sales of SaaS subscriptions, support and maintenance contracts, software licenses, and related professional services.
Critical Accounting Estimates Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements. The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and 80 Table of Contents assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
Critical Accounting Estimates Our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements. The preparation of our financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses.
We intend to continue to invest in enhancing awareness of our software solutions, creating additional use cases, and developing more products, features, and functionality, which we believe are important factors to expand usage of our software solutions by our existing customer base.
We intend to continue to invest in enhancing awareness of our software solutions, creating additional use cases, and developing more products, features, and functionality, which we believe are important factors to expand usage of our software solutions by our existing customer 57 Table of Contents base.
We will continue to invest in innovation so that we can offer our customers new solutions and enhance our existing solutions. See “Business — Research and Development” for more information. We expect such investment to increase on an absolute dollar basis as our business grows. General and Administrative.
We will continue to invest in innovation so that we can offer our customers new solutions and enhance our existing 60 Table of Contents solutions. See “Business — Research and Development” for more information. We expect such investment to increase on an absolute dollar basis as our business grows. General and administrative.
We expect our sales and marketing expenses to increase on an absolute dollar basis as we expand our sales personnel and marketing efforts. 68 Table of Contents Research and development. Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel costs and allocated overhead.
We expect our sales and marketing expenses to increase on an absolute dollar basis as we expand our sales personnel and marketing efforts. Research and development. Research and development expenses consist primarily of personnel costs and allocated overhead.
Amortization. Amortization expense consists of amortization of acquired intangible assets. Interest Expense, Net Interest expense, net primarily consists of interest charges and amortization of capitalized issuance costs related to our 2026 Notes, as well as interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents.
Interest Income (Expense), Net Interest income (expense), net primarily consists of interest charges and amortization of capitalized issuance costs related to our 2026 Notes, as well as interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents.
With a focus on the user and being the bridge between critical technologies — with Apple and Microsoft as two examples — we feel we can help other market participants deliver more to enterprise users with the power of Jamf.
With a focus on the user and being the bridge between critical technologies — with Apple, Microsoft, AWS, Google, and Okta as examples — we feel we can help other market participants deliver more to enterprise users with the power of Jamf.
We intend to expand our customer base by continuing to make significant and targeted investments in our direct sales and marketing to attract new customers and to drive broader awareness of our software solutions. Maintain customer retention and expand within our customer base.
We intend to expand our customer base by continuing to make significant and targeted investments in our direct sales and marketing to attract new customers and to drive broader awareness of our software solutions. Existing customer retention and expansion.
We define non-GAAP gross profit as gross profit, adjusted for amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expense, and payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation.
We define non-GAAP gross profit as gross profit, adjusted for amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expense, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, and system transformation costs.
In addition, global demand for our platform and the growth of our international operations is dependent upon the rate of market adoption of Apple products in international markets. Enhance our offerings via our partner network.
In addition, global demand for our platform and the growth of our international operations is dependent upon the rate of market adoption of Apple products in international markets. Partner network development.
These factors could result in reductions in IT spending by our existing and prospective customers or in requests to renegotiate existing contracts, defaults on payments due on existing contracts, or non-renewals. In the second half of 2022, as result of macroeconomic uncertainty, some of our customers took a more moderate outlook when planning their future hiring and device growth needs.
These factors could result in reductions in IT spending by our existing and prospective customers or in requests to renegotiate existing contracts, defaults on payments due on existing contracts, or non-renewals. As result of macroeconomic uncertainty, some of our customers have taken a more moderate outlook when planning their future hiring and device growth needs.
Our ARR was $512.5 million and $412.5 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which is an increase of 24% year-over-year. The growth in our ARR is primarily driven by device expansion, the addition of new customers, and cross-selling additional solutions to our installed customer base.
Our ARR was $588.6 million and $512.5 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which is an increase of 15% year-over-year. The growth in our ARR is primarily driven by device expansion, cross-selling additional solutions to our installed customer base, and the addition of new customers.
We help IT and security teams confidently protect the devices, data, and applications used by their workforce, while providing employees with consumer-simple, privacy-protecting technology. With Jamf’s software, devices can be deployed to employees brand new in the shrink-wrapped box, set up automatically and personalized at first power-on and administered continuously throughout the lifecycle of the device.
We help IT and security teams confidently protect the devices, data, and applications used by their workforce, while providing employees with the powerful and intended Apple experience. With Jamf’s software, devices can be deployed to employees brand new in the shrink-wrapped box, set up automatically and personalized at first power-on and administered continuously throughout the lifecycle of the device.
A single customer may have multiple Jamf products on a single device, but we still would only count that as one device. The number of devices on our software platform was 30.0 million and 26.1 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, representing a 15% year-over-year growth rate.
A single customer may have multiple Jamf products on a single device, but we still would only count that as one device. The number of devices on our software platform was 32.3 million and 30.0 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, representing a 8% year-over-year growth rate.
The allocation of the purchase price requires management to make significant estimates in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to intangible assets. These estimates are inherently uncertain and unpredictable.
The allocation of the purchase price requires management to make significant estimates in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, especially with respect to intangible assets.
Our dollar-based net retention rates were 113% and 120% for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Our dollar-based net retention rates were 108% and 113% for the trailing twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded with the corresponding offset to goodwill.
These estimates are inherently uncertain and unpredictable. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, adjustments to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed may be recorded with the corresponding offset to goodwill.
Our revenue, results of operations, and cash flows depend on the overall demand for our products. Currently, the U.S. and other key international economies are impacted by record levels of inflation, elevated interest rates, supply chain challenges, volatility in credit, equity and foreign exchange markets, and overall uncertainty with respect to the economy, including the possibility of a recession.
Our revenue, results of operations, and cash flows depend on the overall demand for our products. Currently, the U.S. and other key international economies are impacted by high levels of inflation, elevated interest rates, financial instability and concerns about volatility in credit, equity, and foreign exchange markets, and overall uncertainty with respect to the economy.
We expect these conditions to continue in 2023. 66 Table of Contents Key Business Metrics In addition to our GAAP financial information, we review several operating and financial metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions.
Key Business Metrics In addition to our GAAP financial information, we review several operating and financial metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans, and make strategic decisions.
The Company typically determines SSP based on observable selling prices of its products and services. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, such as with software licenses that are never sold on a stand-alone basis, SSP is determined using information that may include market conditions and other observable inputs.
In instances where SSP is not directly observable, such as with software licenses that are never sold on a stand-alone basis, SSP is determined using information that may include market conditions and other observable inputs.
We define non-GAAP gross profit margin as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of total revenue. 75 Table of Contents A reconciliation of non-GAAP gross profit to gross profit and non-GAAP gross profit margin to gross profit margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Gross profit $ 359,549 $ 276,031 $ 208,124 Amortization expense 19,932 16,018 10,753 Stock-based compensation 10,153 4,349 871 Acquisition-related expense 61 88 — Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 347 146 — Non-GAAP gross profit $ 390,042 $ 296,632 $ 219,748 Gross profit margin 75% 75% 77% Non-GAAP gross profit margin 81% 81% 82% Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Income Margin We use non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income margin, and believe it is useful for our investors, to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget, and to develop short-term and long-term operating plans.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP gross profit to gross profit and non-GAAP gross profit margin to gross profit margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Gross profit $ 434,512 $ 359,549 $ 276,031 Amortization expense 13,529 19,932 16,018 Stock-based compensation 11,615 10,153 4,349 Acquisition-related expense 50 61 88 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 375 347 146 System transformation costs 51 — — Non-GAAP gross profit $ 460,132 $ 390,042 $ 296,632 Gross profit margin 78% 75% 75% Non-GAAP gross profit margin 82% 81% 81% 67 Table of Contents Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Income Margin We use non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating income margin, and believe it is useful for our investors, to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget, and to develop short-term and long-term operating plans.
We define non-GAAP net income as net loss, adjusted for income tax benefit, amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency transaction loss, loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization of debt issuance costs, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, costs associated with our secondary offerings, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, and legal settlement, and adjustment to income tax expense based on the non-GAAP measure of profitability using our blended U.S. statutory tax rate.
We define non-GAAP net income as net loss, adjusted for income tax (provision) benefit, amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency transaction (gain) loss, loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization of debt issuance costs, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, offering costs, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, system transformation costs, restructuring charges, and extraordinary legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs, and adjustment to income tax expense based on the non-GAAP measure of profitability using our blended U.S. statutory tax rate.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income to operating loss and non-GAAP operating income margin to operating loss margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Operating loss $ (138,874) $ (76,202) $ (17,452) Amortization expense 48,159 41,312 33,328 Stock-based compensation 109,170 35,805 6,743 Acquisition-related expense 4,643 6,388 5,200 Acquisition-related earnout 694 6,037 (1,000) Offering costs 124 594 670 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 2,014 1,527 — Legal settlement — 5,000 — Non-GAAP operating income $ 25,930 $ 20,461 $ 27,489 Operating loss margin (29)% (21)% (6)% Non-GAAP operating income margin 5% 6% 10% Non-GAAP Net Income We use non-GAAP net income, and believe it is useful for our investors, to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income to operating loss and non-GAAP operating income margin to operating loss margin, the most directly comparable GAAP measures, are as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Operating loss $ (115,249) $ (138,874) $ (76,202) Amortization expense 42,878 48,159 41,312 Stock-based compensation 101,000 109,170 35,805 Acquisition-related expense 7,361 4,643 6,388 Acquisition-related earnout — 694 6,037 Offering costs — 124 594 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 2,608 2,014 1,527 System transformation costs 4,833 — — Restructuring charges 1,393 — — Legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs 559 — 5,000 Non-GAAP operating income $ 45,383 $ 25,930 $ 20,461 Operating loss margin (21)% (29)% (21)% Non-GAAP operating income margin 8% 5% 6% Non-GAAP Net Income We use non-GAAP net income, and believe it is useful for our investors, to understand and evaluate our operating performance and trends.
The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.125% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 st and September 1 st of each year, beginning on March 1, 2022.
The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.125% per year, payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 st and September 1 st of each year, beginning on March 1, 2022. The 2026 Notes mature on September 1, 2026. See Note 9 of our consolidated financial statements for additional information.
Foreign Currency Transaction Loss Years Ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Foreign currency transaction loss $ 2,802 $ 849 $ 1,953 NM NM Not Meaningful.
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss) Years Ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Foreign currency transaction gain (loss) $ 916 $ (2,802) $ 3,718 NM NM Not Meaningful.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee compensation costs for corporate personnel, such as those in our executive, human resource, facilities, accounting and finance, legal and compliance, and IT departments. In addition, general and administrative expenses include acquisition and integration-related expenses which primarily consist of third-party expenses, such as legal and accounting fees, and adjustments to contingent consideration.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of employee compensation costs for corporate personnel, such as those in our executive, human resource, facilities, accounting and finance, legal and compliance, and IT departments. General and administrative expenses also include non-personnel costs such as legal, accounting, and other professional fees.
General and administrative expenses also include costs incurred in secondary offerings. We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase on a dollar basis as our business grows, particularly as we continue to invest in technology infrastructure and expand our operations globally.
We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase on a dollar basis as our business grows, particularly as we continue to invest in technology infrastructure and expand our operations globally. Amortization. Amortization expense consists of amortization of acquired intangible assets.
We define non-GAAP income before income taxes as loss before income taxes adjusted for amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency transaction loss, loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization of debt 76 Table of Contents issuance costs, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, costs associated with our secondary offerings, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, and legal settlement.
We define non-GAAP income before income taxes as loss before income taxes adjusted for amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency transaction (gain) loss, loss on extinguishment of debt, amortization of debt issuance costs, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, offering costs, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, system transformation costs, restructuring charges, and legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs.
Adjusted EBITDA We define adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted for interest expense, net, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency transaction loss, loss on extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, costs associated with our secondary offerings, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, and legal settlement. 77 Table of Contents A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Net loss $ (141,301) $ (75,189) $ (24,082) Interest expense, net 538 2,478 10,741 Benefit for income taxes (913) (4,789) (9,955) Depreciation expense 6,671 5,757 5,183 Amortization expense 48,159 41,312 33,328 Stock-based compensation 109,170 35,805 6,743 Foreign currency transaction loss 2,802 849 722 Loss on extinguishment of debt — 449 5,213 Acquisition-related expense 4,643 6,388 5,200 Acquisition-related earnout 694 6,037 (1,000) Offering costs 124 594 670 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 2,014 1,527 — Legal settlement — 5,000 — Adjusted EBITDA $ 32,601 $ 26,218 $ 32,763 Liquidity and Capital Resources General As of December 31, 2022, our principal sources of liquidity were cash and cash equivalents totaling $224.3 million, which were held for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions and strategic transactions, as well as the available balance of the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility, described in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Adjusted EBITDA We define adjusted EBITDA as net loss, adjusted for interest (income) expense, net, provision (benefit) for income taxes, depreciation expense, amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, foreign currency transaction (gain) loss, loss on extinguishment of debt, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, offering costs, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, system transformation costs, restructuring charges, and extraordinary legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs. 69 Table of Contents A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Net loss $ (110,086) $ (141,301) $ (75,189) Interest (income) expense, net (6,526) 538 2,478 Provision (benefit) for income taxes 2,279 (913) (4,789) Depreciation expense 7,420 6,671 5,757 Amortization expense 42,878 48,159 41,312 Stock-based compensation 101,000 109,170 35,805 Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss (916) 2,802 849 Loss on extinguishment of debt — — 449 Acquisition-related expense 7,361 4,643 6,388 Acquisition-related earnout — 694 6,037 Offering costs — 124 594 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 2,608 2,014 1,527 System transformation costs 4,833 — — Restructuring charges 1,393 — — Legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs 559 — 5,000 Adjusted EBITDA $ 52,803 $ 32,601 $ 26,218 Liquidity and Capital Resources General As of December 31, 2023, our principal sources of liquidity were cash and cash equivalents totaling $243.6 million, which were held for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions and strategic transactions, as well as the available balance of the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility of $149.0 million, which matures on July 27, 2025.
Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 90,005 $ 65,165 $ 52,801 Net cash used in investing activities (34,782) (387,418) (6,876) Net cash provided by financing activities 261 305,528 115,964 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash (713) (993) 604 Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 54,771 (17,718) 162,493 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 177,150 194,868 32,375 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $ 231,921 $ 177,150 $ 194,868 Cash paid for interest $ 763 $ 967 $ 12,649 Cash paid for purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements 7,727 9,755 4,368 Operating Activities Our largest source of operating cash is cash collections from our subscription customers.
We also have a variable purchase obligation of $17.5 million over the term of a three-year contract for third-party hosting services that is not reflected in the table above. 71 Table of Contents Cash Flows The following table presents a summary of our consolidated cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Net cash provided by operating activities $ 35,964 $ 90,005 $ 65,165 Net cash used in investing activities (22,476) (34,782) (387,418) Net cash provided by financing activities 5,321 261 305,528 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 79 (713) (993) Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 18,888 54,771 (17,718) Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period 231,921 177,150 194,868 Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period $ 250,809 $ 231,921 $ 177,150 Cash paid for interest $ 784 $ 763 $ 967 Cash paid for purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements 2,934 7,727 9,755 Operating Activities Our largest source of operating cash is cash collections from our subscription customers.
Jamf was founded in 2002, around the same time that Apple was leading an industry transformation. Apple transformed the way people access and utilize technology through its focus on creating a superior consumer experience. With the release of revolutionary products like the Mac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad, Apple built the world’s most valuable brand and became ubiquitous in everyday life.
Jamf was founded in 2002, around the same time that Apple was leading an industry transformation. Apple transformed the way people access and utilize technology through its focus on creating a superior consumer experience.
Net cash provided by financing activities of $305.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2021 was primarily due to proceeds of $373.8 million from the issuance and sale of the 2026 Notes and proceeds of $10.7 million from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $36.0 million paid for the purchase of the Capped Calls, $25.0 million paid for the deferred consideration associated with the Wandera acquisition, $13.1 million paid for debt issuance costs, and $4.2 million paid for the contingent consideration associated with the Digita acquisition.
The decrease was primarily attributable to $373.8 million of proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes in 2021 and a $5.5 million decrease in proceeds from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $36.0 million for the purchase of the Capped Calls in 2021, a $25.0 million payment for deferred 72 Table of Contents consideration associated with the Wandera acquisition in 2021, and a $13.1 million decrease in cash paid for debt issuance costs.
Through our long-standing relationship with Apple, we have accumulated significant Apple technical experience and expertise that give us the ability to fully and quickly leverage and extend the capabilities of Apple products, operating systems, and services. This expertise enables us to fully support new innovations and operating system releases the moment they are made available by Apple.
Through our long-standing relationship with Apple, we have accumulated significant Apple technical experience and expertise that give us the ability to fully and quickly leverage and extend the capabilities of Apple products, operating systems, and services, while protecting devices with our differentiated Apple-first security solutions.
Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may require significant judgment. When our contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations, the contract transaction price is allocated based on a relative SSP basis to each performance obligation.
Our contracts with customers often include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately versus together may require significant judgment.
As of December 31, 2022, we had deferred revenue of $346.2 million, of which $278.0 million was recorded as a current liability and is expected to be recorded as revenue in the next 12 months, provided all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. On July 1, 2021, we completed our acquisition of Wandera for total consideration of $409.3 million.
As of December 31, 2023, we had deferred revenue of $373.4 million, of which $317.5 million was recorded as a current liability and is expected to be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months, provided all other revenue recognition criteria have been met.
A reconciliation of non-GAAP net income to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2022 2021 2020 (in thousands) Net loss $ (141,301) $ (75,189) $ (24,082) Exclude: income tax benefit 913 4,789 9,955 Loss before income tax benefit (142,214) (79,978) (34,037) Amortization expense 48,159 41,312 33,328 Stock-based compensation 109,170 35,805 6,743 Foreign currency transaction loss 2,802 849 722 Loss on extinguishment of debt — 449 5,213 Amortization of debt issuance costs 2,722 1,002 — Acquisition-related expense 4,643 6,388 5,200 Acquisition-related earnout 694 6,037 (1,000) Offering costs 124 594 670 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 2,014 1,527 — Legal settlement — 5,000 — Non-GAAP income before income taxes 28,114 18,985 16,839 Non-GAAP provision for income taxes (1) (6,747) (4,556) (4,041) Non-GAAP net income $ 21,367 $ 14,429 $ 12,798 (1) Beginning in the first quarter of 2022, the Company changed its method of calculating its non-GAAP provision for income taxes in accordance with the SEC’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation on a retroactive basis.
We define non-GAAP provision for income taxes as the current and deferred income tax expense commensurate with the non-GAAP measure of profitability using our blended U.S. statutory tax rate. 68 Table of Contents A reconciliation of non-GAAP net income to net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Net loss $ (110,086) $ (141,301) $ (75,189) Exclude: income tax (provision) benefit (2,279) 913 4,789 Loss before income tax (provision) benefit (107,807) (142,214) (79,978) Amortization expense 42,878 48,159 41,312 Stock-based compensation 101,000 109,170 35,805 Foreign currency transaction (gain) loss (916) 2,802 849 Loss on extinguishment of debt — — 449 Amortization of debt issuance costs 2,742 2,722 1,002 Acquisition-related expense 7,361 4,643 6,388 Acquisition-related earnout — 694 6,037 Offering costs — 124 594 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation 2,608 2,014 1,527 System transformation costs 4,833 — — Restructuring charges 1,393 — — Legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs 559 — 5,000 Non-GAAP income before income taxes 54,651 28,114 18,985 Non-GAAP provision for income taxes (1) (13,116) (6,747) (4,556) Non-GAAP net income $ 41,535 $ 21,367 $ 14,429 (1) In accordance with the SEC’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures Compliance and Disclosure Interpretation, the Company’s blended U.S. statutory rate of 24% is used as an estimate for the current and deferred income tax expense associated with our non-GAAP income before income taxes.
Cost of subscription revenue increased by $22.0 million, or 35%, primarily due to a $9.0 million increase in employee compensation costs related to higher headcount to support the growth in our subscription customer base and the Wandera acquisition, a $6.9 million increase in third party hosting fees as we increased capacity to support our growth and the Wandera acquisition, and a $5.3 million increase in stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes.
Cost of subscription revenue increased primarily due to a $5.3 million increase in employee compensation costs, a $5.8 million increase in third-party hosting fees as we increased capacity to support our growth, and a $1.4 million increase in stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes. Amortization expense decreased due to certain intangible assets reaching the end of their useful life.
This revenue is now recognized ratably over the term of the subscription, in line with the majority of our revenue. We expect subscription revenue to increase over time as we expand our customer base because sales to new customers are expected to be primarily SaaS subscriptions. License.
The license portion of on-premise subscription revenue is recognized upfront, assuming all revenue recognition criteria are satisfied. See “Critical Accounting Estimates” for more information. We expect subscription revenue to increase over time as we expand our customer base because sales to new customers are expected to be primarily SaaS subscriptions. Services.
As of December 31, 2022, there were no amounts outstanding under the 2020 Credit Agreement, other than $1.0 million in outstanding letters of credit. 78 Table of Contents On September 17, 2021, we completed a private offering of the 2026 Notes and received net proceeds of approximately $361.4 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the offering expenses paid by us.
See Note 9 of our consolidated financial statements for additional information. 70 Table of Contents On September 17, 2021, we completed a private offering of the 2026 Notes and received net proceeds of approximately $361.4 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the offering expenses paid by us.
This focus has allowed us to create a best-in-class user experience in the enterprise. We sell our SaaS solutions via a subscription model, through a direct sales force, online, and indirectly via our channel partners, including Apple. Our multi-dimensional go-to-market model and cloud-deployed offering enable us to reach all organizations around the world, large and small, with our software solutions.
This expertise enables us to fully support new innovations and operating system releases the moment they are made available by Apple. This focus has allowed us to create a best-in-class user experience in the enterprise. We sell our SaaS solutions via a subscription model, through a direct sales force, online, and indirectly via our channel partners, including Apple.
Our primary use of cash from operating activities is related to employee-related expenditures, marketing expenses, and third-party hosting costs.
Our primary use of cash from operating activities is employee-related expenditures, marketing expenses, and third-party hosting costs. During the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by operating activities was $36.0 million, a decrease of $54.0 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.
Financing Activities Net cash provided by financing activities of $0.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily due to proceeds of $5.2 million from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $4.6 million paid for contingent consideration associated with the Digita acquisition.
Financing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities was $5.3 million, an increase of $5.1 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to a $4.6 million payment for contingent consideration in 2022.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin Years Ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Cost of revenue: Cost of subscription (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) $ 85,479 $ 63,441 $ 22,038 35 % Cost of services (exclusive of amortization expense show below) 13,816 10,898 2,918 27 Amortization expense 19,932 16,018 3,914 24 Total cost of revenue $ 119,227 $ 90,357 $ 28,870 32 % Gross margin 75% 75% Cost of revenue increased by $28.9 million, or 32%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 driven by an increase in cost of subscription revenue and amortization expense.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin Years Ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Cost of revenue: Cost of subscription (exclusive of amortization expense shown below) $ 98,554 $ 85,479 $ 13,075 15 % Cost of services (exclusive of amortization expense show below) 13,976 13,816 160 1 Amortization expense 13,529 19,932 (6,403) (32) Total cost of revenue $ 126,059 $ 119,227 $ 6,832 6 % Gross margin 78% 75% For the year ended December 31, 2023, cost of revenue increased primarily due to an increase in cost of subscription revenue, partially offset by a decrease in amortization expense.
The effective tax rates for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were impacted by $0.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively, of discrete income tax benefit. Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, net cash used in investing activities was $387.4 million primarily driven by the acquisition of Wandera for $349.7 million, net of cash acquired, $25.0 million paid for the deferred consideration associated with the Wandera acquisition, and purchases of $9.8 million in equipment and leasehold improvements for updates to office space and hardware and software.
The decrease was primarily attributable to a $328.9 million decrease in payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, a $25.0 million payment for deferred consideration associated with the Wandera acquisition in 2021, and a $2.0 million decrease in purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements, partially offset by a $3.1 million increase in purchases of investments.
We define non-GAAP operating income as operating loss, adjusted for amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, costs associated with our secondary offerings, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, and legal settlement. We define non-GAAP operating income margin as non-GAAP operating income as a percentage of total revenue.
We define non-GAAP operating income as operating loss, adjusted for amortization expense, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expense, acquisition-related earnout, offering costs, payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation, system transformation costs, restructuring charges, and extraordinary legal settlements and other non-recurring litigation costs. Restructuring charges for the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily include lease impairments.
Sales and marketing expenses increased by $69.5 million, or 47%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to a $31.8 million increase in employee compensation costs driven by higher headcount due to growth in the business and the Wandera acquisition, a $23.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes, a $6.8 million increase in marketing costs, a $4.2 million increase in travel-related expenses, and a $2.3 million increase in computer hardware and software costs to support the growth of the business.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, general and administrative expenses increased primarily due to a $4.6 million increase related to system transformation costs, a $4.0 million increase in employee compensation costs, a $2.4 million increase in acquisition-related expenses, a $1.5 million increase in charitable contributions, and restructuring charges of $1.4 million primarily related to lease impairments, partially offset by an $8.5 million decrease in stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes and a $2.4 million decrease in the annual premium for directors and officers insurance due to improved market conditions for such insurance.
Foreign currency transaction loss increased by $2.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily the GBP and EUR. 74 Table of Contents Income Tax Benefit Years Ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Income tax benefit $ 913 $ 4,789 $ (3,876) (81) % Income tax benefit was $0.9 million and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Income Tax (Provision) Benefit Years Ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Income tax (provision) benefit $ (2,279) $ 913 $ (3,192) NM Effective tax rate (2.1) % 0.6 % NM Not Meaningful. 66 Table of Contents The change in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the prior year was primarily due to international growth.
A discussion regarding our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 compared to the year ended December 31, 2020 can be found under Part II, Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2022, which is available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and our investor relations website at ir.jamf.com.
A discussion regarding our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 can be found under Part II, Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2023, which is available free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and our investor relations website at ir.jamf.com. 64 Table of Contents Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Revenue Years Ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) SaaS subscription and support and maintenance $ 521,269 $ 430,613 $ 90,656 21 % On‑premise subscription 21,750 24,394 (2,644) (11) Subscription revenue 543,019 455,007 88,012 19 Professional services 16,325 19,025 (2,700) (14) Perpetual licenses 1,227 4,744 (3,517) (74) Non-subscription revenue 17,552 23,769 (6,217) (26) Total revenue $ 560,571 $ 478,776 $ 81,795 17 % For the year ended December 31, 2023, overall revenue increased due to higher subscription revenue, partially offset by a decrease in perpetual licenses revenue and professional services revenue.
Interest Expense, Net Years Ended December 31, Change 2022 2021 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Interest expense, net $ 538 $ 2,478 $ (1,940) (78) % Interest expense, net decreased by $1.9 million, or 78%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 reflecting a $3.0 million increase in interest income due to higher earned interest rates and higher average invested balances and a $0.5 million decrease in interest charges, partially offset by a $1.5 million increase in amortization of issuance costs driven by the issuance of the 2026 Notes.
Interest Income (Expense), Net Years Ended December 31, Change 2023 2022 $ % (in thousands, except percentages) Interest income (expense), net $ 6,526 $ (538) $ 7,064 NM NM Not Meaningful. For the year ended December 31, 2023, interest income, net increased primarily due to higher earned interest rates and higher average invested balances.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $90.0 million reflecting our net loss of $141.3 million, adjusted for non-cash charges of $190.6 million and net cash inflows of $40.8 million from changes in our operating assets and liabilities.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, net cash provided by operating activities was $90.0 million, an increase of $24.8 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2021.
Investing Activities During the year ended December 31, 2022, net cash used in investing activities was $34.8 million primarily driven by the acquisition of ZecOps for $19.8 million, net of the cash acquired, purchases of $7.7 million in equipment and leasehold improvements, cash paid for two other acquisitions of $4.0 million, and cash paid for the purchase of investments of $3.1 million.
The decrease was primarily attributable to a $5.0 million decrease in payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, a $4.8 million decrease in purchases of equipment and leasehold improvements, and a $2.4 million decrease in purchases of investments.
Research and development expenses increased by $37.4 million, or 45%, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 primarily due to a $20.3 million increase in employee compensation costs driven by higher headcount due to growth in our overall business and the Wandera acquisition, a $14.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expense and related payroll taxes, and a $2.0 million increase in computer hardware and software costs to support the growth of the business.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, research and development expenses increased primarily due to a $15.1 million increase in employee compensation costs, partially offset by a $1.3 million decrease in outside services.