Biggest changeYear ended December 31, 2023 Year ended December 31, 2022 Severance and Related Charges (1) Lease Impairment Charges Total Severance and Related Charges Lease Impairment Charges Total (in thousands) Cost of revenue Subscription and other platform $ 2,215 $ 108 $ 2,323 $ 363 $ — $ 363 Professional services 149 119 268 27 — 27 Total cost of revenue 2,364 227 2,591 390 — 390 Sales and marketing 2,246 256 2,502 1,146 — 1,146 Research and development 1,397 569 1,966 86 — 86 General and administrative 391 409 800 37 — 37 Total restructuring costs $ 6,398 $ 1,461 $ 7,859 $ 1,659 $ — $ 1,659 Comparison of the Year Ended Months Ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 Revenue Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription and other platform $ 149,882 92% $ 171,841 90% $ (21,959) (13)% Professional services 13,826 8% 19,031 10% (5,205) (27)% Total revenue $ 163,708 100% $ 190,872 100% $ (27,164) (14)% Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Core Platform Subscription and other platform $ 145,223 89% $ 160,772 84% $ (15,549) (10)% Professional services 12,876 8% 17,029 9% (4,153) (24)% Total core platform revenue 158,099 97% 177,801 93% (19,702) (11)% Virtual Conference Subscription and other platform 4,659 3% 11,069 6% (6,410) (58)% Professional service 950 —% 2,002 1% (1,052) (53)% Total virtual conference revenue 5,609 3% 13,071 7% (7,462) (57)% Total revenue $ 163,708 100% $ 190,872 100% $ (27,164) (14)% Total revenue decreased $27.2 million, or 14%, in 2023 compared 2022.
Biggest changeYear Ended December 31, 2024 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Year Ended December 31, 2022 Severance and related Charges Lease Impairment Charge Total Severance and related Charges Lease Impairment Charge Total Severance and related Charges Lease Impairment Charge Total (in thousands) Cost of revenue Subscription and other platform $ 377 $ — $ 377 $ 2,215 $ 108 $ 2,323 $ 363 $ — $ 363 Professional services 23 — 23 149 119 268 27 — 27 Total cost of revenue 400 — 400 2,364 227 2,591 390 — 390 Sales and marketing 1,705 — 1,705 2,246 256 2,502 1,146 — 1,146 Research and development 112 — 112 1,397 569 1,966 86 — 86 General and administrative 339 — 339 391 409 800 37 — 37 Total restructuring costs $ 2,556 $ — $ 2,556 $ 6,398 $ 1,461 $ 7,859 $ 1,659 $ — $ 1,659 Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Revenue Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription and other platform $ 136,412 92% $ 149,882 92% $ (13,470) (9)% Professional services 11,669 8% 13,826 8% (2,157) (16)% Total revenue $ 148,081 100% $ 163,708 100% $ (15,627) (10)% Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Core Platform Subscription and other platform $ 133,841 90% $ 145,223 89% $ (11,382) (8)% Professional services 11,104 8% 12,876 8% (1,772) (14)% Total core platform revenue 144,945 98% 158,099 97% (13,154) (8)% Virtual Conference Subscription and other platform 2,571 2% 4,659 3% (2,088) (45)% Professional service 565 —% 950 —% (385) (41)% Total virtual conference revenue 3,136 2% 5,609 3% (2,473) (44)% Total revenue $ 148,081 100% $ 163,708 100% $ (15,627) (10)% 49 Table of Contents Total revenue decreased $15.6 million, or 10%, in 2024 compared to 2023.
Accordingly, we will not be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies or that have opted out of using such extended transition period. 55 Table of Contents Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for more information.
Accordingly, we will not be subject to the same new or revised accounting standards as other public companies that are not emerging growth companies or that have opted out of using such extended transition period. Recent Accounting Pronouncements See Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K for more information. 55 Table of Contents
Net cash used in operating activities is primarily impacted by our net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items such as stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs, amortization (accretion) on marketable securities, as well as the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities is primarily impacted by our net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items such as stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs, amortization (accretion) on marketable securities, as well as the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities.
The amendment allows us to borrow up to $50.0 million if we maintain at least $100.0 million on deposit with Comerica Bank. If such deposit is less than $100.0 million, we may borrow up to the lesser of $50.0 million or an amount determined by our trailing five months of recurring revenue, annualized renewal rate and annualized monthly churn rate.
The amendment allows us to borrow up to $25.0 million if we maintain at least $100.0 million on deposit with Comerica Bank. If such deposit is less than $100.0 million, we may borrow up to the lesser of $25.0 million or an amount determined by our trailing five months of recurring revenue, annualized renewal rate and annualized monthly churn rate.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” and in other parts of this Report. This section generally discusses 2023 and 2022 items and year-to-year comparisons.
Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” and in other parts of this Report. This section generally discusses 2024 and 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons.
We believe it is important to continue investing in sales and marketing to continue to generate revenue growth. Accordingly, we expect sales and marketing expenses to increase in absolute dollars over the long term but may decrease in the near term due to active cost management.
We believe it is important to continue investing in sales and marketing to continue to generate revenue growth. Accordingly, we expect sales and marketing expenses to fluctuate in absolute dollars over the long term but may decrease in the near term due to active cost management.
We expect our research and development expense to decrease moderately in absolute dollars in 2024 as we focus on further developing our platform and infrastructure while we actively manage costs given the current macro-economic environment.
We expect our research and development expense to decrease moderately in absolute dollars in 2025 compared to 2024 as we focus on further developing our platform and infrastructure while we actively manage costs given the current macro-economic environment.
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes Provision for (benefit from) income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to foreign and state jurisdictions in which we conduct business. 47 Table of Contents Results of Operations We manage and operate as one reportable segment.
Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes related to foreign and state jurisdictions in which we conduct business. 47 Table of Contents Results of Operations We manage and operate as one reportable segment.
In addition to our products, we also provide professional services such as experience management, monitoring and premium support services, which provide the opportunity for recurring revenue, as well as implementation and other services. In 2021, we launched ON24 Breakouts, which expanded the functionality and interactivity of webinars built with ON24 Elite.
In addition to our products, we also provide professional services such as experience management and integration support, which provide the opportunity for recurring revenue, as well as implementation and other services. In 2021, we launched ON24 Breakouts, which expanded the functionality and interactivity of webinars built with ON24 Elite.
In instances where we do not sell or price a product or 54 Table of Contents service separately, we estimate the standalone selling price by considering available information, such as market conditions, internally approved pricing guidelines and internal discounting tables. Based on these results, we estimate SSP for each distinct product or service delivered to customers.
In instances where we do not sell or price a product or service separately, we estimate the standalone selling price by considering available information, such as market conditions, internally approved pricing guidelines and internal discounting tables. Based on these results, we estimate SSP for each distinct product or service delivered to customers.
We serve customers of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to global Fortune 100 organizations across a diverse set of industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, professional services and B2B information services companies. We had a diverse customer base of 1,784 customers as of December 31, 2023.
We serve customers of all sizes, ranging from small businesses to global Fortune 100 organizations across a diverse set of industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing, professional services and B2B information services companies. We had a diverse customer base of 1,645 customers as of December 31, 2024.
Expanding our international operations will require considerable management attention and other resources and may present challenges associated with complying with local expectations, customs, laws and regulations, and geopolitical disputes (including the Ukraine-Russia war and Gaza-Israel conflict), which may impact our ability to sell subscriptions to our solutions and otherwise cause our results to vary from period to period.
Expanding our international operations will require considerable management attention and other resources and may present challenges associated with complying with local expectations, customs, laws and regulations, and geopolitical disputes (including the Ukraine-Russia war and the conflict in the Middle East), which may impact our ability to sell subscriptions to our solutions and otherwise cause our results to vary from period to period.
We have been applying a disciplined approach to focus our investments on research and development areas that offer the greatest opportunities, including our investments in generative AI capabilities for our product offering such as ACE, as we expand our platform and bring new products to the market.
We have been applying a disciplined approach to focus our investments on research and development areas that we believe offer the greatest opportunities, including investments in our generative AI capabilities such as ACE, as we expand our platform and bring new products to the market.
Similar discussion for 2021 items and year-to-year comparisons may be found in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of our 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2023.
Similar discussion for 2022 items and year-to-year comparisons may be found in the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of our 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 , filed with the SEC on March 14, 2024.
For most businesses to succeed, we believe their sales and marketing strategies must have digital engagement powered by the latest technology. Our platform provides an innovative way both to scale digital marketing and deepen prospective customer engagement.
For most businesses to succeed, we believe their sales and marketing strategies must utilize digital engagement that is powered by the latest technology. Our platform provides an innovative way both to scale digital marketing and deepen prospective customer engagement.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2023, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $198.7 million. Our investments generally consist of money market mutual funds, certificates of deposit, U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Agency securities and debt securities, all of which are available for use in our current operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2024, we had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $182.7 million. Our investments generally consist of money market mutual funds, U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. Agency securities and debt securities, all of which are available for use in our current operations.
If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. 52 Table of Contents The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (12,202) $ (20,461) $ 5,189 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ 162,315 $ (88,981) $ (219,190) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities $ (124,183) $ (28,618) $ 320,514 Operating Activities Our largest source of operating cash is cash collections from our customers for subscriptions to use our platform.
If we are unable to raise additional capital when desired, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected. 52 Table of Contents The following table summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented (in thousands): Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 4,806 $ (12,202) $ (20,461) Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities (19,451) 162,315 $ (88,981) Net cash used in financing activities (23,274) (124,183) $ (28,618) Operating Activities Our largest source of operating cash is cash collections from our customers for subscriptions to use our platform.
The integration of Vibbio’s video capabilities across the ON24 platform is intended to allow customers to produce video content that creates more engagement, generates first-party data, and drives further personalization. In January 2024, we launched the ON24 AI-powered Analytics and Content Engine (“ACE”).
The integration of Vibbio’s video capabilities across the ON24 platform allows customers to produce video content that creates more engagement, generates first-party data and drives further personalization. 43 Table of Contents In January 2024, we launched the ON24 AI-powered Analytics and Content Engine (“ACE”).
Our liquidity requirements arise primarily from our working capital needs, capital expenditures and debt service requirements. We have historically funded our liquidity requirements through sales of convertible preferred stock, cash generated from our operations, borrowings and availability under our revolving credit facility, and most recently through our IPO in February 2021.
Our liquidity requirements arise primarily from our working capital needs, capital expenditures and debt service requirements. We have historically funded our liquidity requirements through sales of convertible preferred stock, cash generated from our operations, borrowings and availability under our revolving credit facility, and through our initial public offering (“IPO”) in February 2021.
The risk-free interest rate for the expected term is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. • Expected Term. The expected term represents the period of time that an equity award is expected to be outstanding.
The risk-free interest rate for the expected term is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant. • Expected Term. The expected term represents the period of time that an equity award is expected to be outstanding and is the longer of the requisite service period or the performance period. • Expected Volatility.
We expect to incur additional restructuring costs of $0.6 million to $0.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 related to our ongoing cost reduction efforts and may incur additional costs in future periods for restructuring activities.
We expect to incur additional restructuring costs of $0.8 million to $1.0 million in the first quarter of 2025 related to our ongoing cost reduction efforts and may incur additional costs in future periods for restructuring activities.
The following table sets forth our number of customers, our annual recurring revenue (“ARR”), our dollar-based net retention rate (“NRR”) and our customers contributing at least $100,000 in ARR (“$100k Customers”) as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands): December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Customers 1,784 1,990 2,122 ARR $ 139,708 $ 159,570 $ 171,384 ARR - Core Platform (1) $ 136,155 $ 152,554 $ 157,648 NRR 82% 87% 97% NRR - Core Platform (1) 84% 90% 99 % $100k Customers 325 345 366 (1) ARR and NRR for Core Platform exclude Virtual Conference product.
The following table sets forth our number of customers, our annual recurring revenue (“ARR”), our dollar-based net retention rate (“NRR”) and our customers contributing at least $100,000 in ARR (“$100k Customers”) as of the dates indicated (dollars in thousands): December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Customers 1,645 1,784 1,990 ARR $ 129,659 $ 139,708 $ 159,570 ARR - Core Platform (1) $ 127,341 $ 136,155 $ 152,554 NRR 89% 82% 87% NRR - Core Platform (1) 89% 84% 90% $100k Customers 305 325 345 (1) ARR and NRR for Core Platform exclude Virtual Conference product.
As of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, our ARR was $139.7 million, $159.6 million and $171.4 million, respectively, and our ARR for Core Platform, which excludes Virtual Conference product, was $136.2 million, $152.6 million and $157.6 million, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, our ARR was $129.7 million, $139.7 million and $159.6 million, respectively, and our ARR for Core Platform, which excludes Virtual Conference product, was $127.3 million, $136.2 million and $152.6 million, respectively.
Prior period ARR is the ARR for all engagement platform customers as of twelve months prior to such period end. Current period ARR is the ARR for the same customers as of the specified period end.
Our NRR as of a specified period end is calculated by dividing current period ARR by prior period ARR. Prior period ARR is the ARR for all engagement platform customers as of twelve months prior to such period end. Current period ARR is the ARR for the same customers as of the specified period end.
This model simulates the various movements of our stock price and each constituent company of the benchmark index using certain assumptions, including the stock price of our common stock and those of the constituent companies, stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected dividend yield.
This model simulates the various stock price movements of our company and each constituent company of the benchmark index using certain assumptions, including the stock price of our common stock and those of the constituent companies, stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected dividend yield. Compensation cost is recognized regardless of whether the market condition is ultimately satisfied.
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. We believe continued development of our platform and infrastructure is important for our future growth. We expect our research and development expense to increase in absolute dollars in the long term but may decrease in the near term due to active cost management.
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. We believe continued development of our platform and infrastructure is important for our future growth. We expect our research and development expense to fluctuate in absolute dollars in the long term as well as in the near term.
This unfavorable change in working capital was impacted by, among other items, the timing of vendor payments and prepayment as well as the timing of cash receipts from customers. Investing Activities Net cash provided by investing activities for 2023 was $162.3 million compared to used cash of $89.0 million for 2022.
This favorable change in working capital was impacted by, among other items, the timing of vendor payments and prepayment, the timing of cash receipts from customers as well as our active cost management. Investing Activities Net cash used in investing activities for 2024 was $19.5 million compared to provided cash of $162.3 million for 2023.
We have seen a decrease in our customer count in recent quarters, and our net customers decreased by 206 in 2023 compared to 2022, primarily due to customer churn and fewer new customers acquired during the period.
We have seen a decrease in our customer count in recent years, and our net customers decreased by 139 in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to customer churn, offset in part by new customers acquired during the period.
We expect gross margin for 2024 to be relatively consistent with 2023. We have continued to increase our utilization of the public cloud for our newer product offerings while we actively manage costs given the current macro-economic environment.
We have continued to increase our utilization of the public cloud for our newer product offerings while we actively manage costs given the current macro-economic environment.
The favorable change was primarily driven by an increase in proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities of $226.1 million and a decrease in purchases of marketable securities of $21.2 million. Our most significant capital expenditures have been investments in our equipment to support ongoing operations. We expect our capital investment to continue in the future.
The unfavorable change was primarily driven by a decrease in proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities of $261.3 million, offset in part by a decrease in purchases of marketable securities of $79.6 million. Our most significant capital expenditures have been investments in our equipment to support ongoing operations. We expect our capital investment to continue in the future.
The terms of the agreement permit voluntary prepayment without premium or penalty. The revolving credit facility matures in August 2024 and is secured by substantially all of our assets. We are required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.15% per annum on the undrawn portion available under the revolving line of credit.
The revolving credit facility matures in August 2026 and is secured by substantially all of our assets. We are required to pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.10% per annum on the undrawn portion available under the revolving line of credit.
Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities for 2023 was $124.2 million compared to $28.6 million for 2022. The increase in cash outflow was primarily driven by the $49.9 million payment of the one-time special dividend in the second quarter of 2023 and $45.4 million of increased spending on our share repurchases during the period.
Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities for 2024 was $23.3 million compared to $124.2 million for 2023. The decrease in cash outflow was primarily driven by the $49.9 million payment of the special one-time dividend in the second quarter of 2023 and $48.8 million of decreased spending on share repurchases during the period.
Revenue excluding our Virtual Conference product decreased $19.7 million, or 11%, in 2023 compared to 2022. We continue to see less demand for our Virtual Conference product and we have deemphasized this product. Subscription and other platform revenue decreased $22.0 million in 2023 compared to 2022.
Revenue excluding our Virtual Conference product decreased $13.2 million, or 8%, in 2024 compared to 2023. We continue to see less demand for our Virtual Conference product and we have deemphasized this product. Subscription and other platform revenue decreased $13.5 million in 2024 compared to 2023.
Subscription and other platform revenue excluding our Virtual Conference product decreased $15.5 million in 2023 compared to 2022. The 49 Table of Contents decrease was primarily due to lower net customers and reduced ARR as discussed in the section titled “Key Business Metrics.” Professional services revenue decreased $5.2 million in 2023 compared to 2022.
Subscription and other platform revenue excluding our Virtual Conference product decreased $11.4 million in 2024 compared to 2023. These decreases were primarily due to lower net customers and reduced ARR as discussed in the section titled “Key Business Metrics.” Professional services revenue decreased $2.2 million in 2024 compared to 2023.
Debt Obligations Revolving Credit Facility In September 2021, we amended our revolving credit facility with Comerica Bank with an effective date of August 31, 2021, which increases our borrowing capacity to a maximum of $50.0 million with a letter of credit sublimit of $4.0 million and a credit card sublimit of $1.0 million.
Debt Obligations Revolving Credit Facility In August 2024, we amended our revolving credit facility with Comerica Bank to decrease our borrowing capacity from a maximum of $50.0 million to $25.0 million with a letter of credit sublimit of $4.0 million and a credit card sublimit of $1.0 million.
The grant date fair value of the market performance-based restricted stock awards is calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation which factors in the number of awards to be earned based on the achievement of the market condition.
The time-based restricted stock unit awards we grant to employees generally vest over three to four years. The grant date fair value of the market performance-based restricted stock unit awards is estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation which factors in the number of awards to be earned based on the achievement of the market condition.
The decrease in general and administrative expense in 2023 was partially offset by the $2.7 million professional advisory expenses associated with activism defense we incurred in the first half of 2023. We expect our general and administrative expense to decrease modestly in absolute dollars in 2024 as we continue to actively manage costs given the current macro-economic environment.
The decrease in 2024 was also attributable to the $2.7 million professional advisory expenses associated with activism defense we incurred in 2023, which we did not incur in 2024. We expect our general and administrative expense to decrease moderately in absolute dollars in 2025 compared to 2024 as we continue to actively manage costs given the current macro-economic environment.
The following tables set forth selected consolidated statements of operations data for each of the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription and other platform $ 149,882 $ 171,841 $ 175,876 Professional services 13,826 19,031 27,737 Total revenue 163,708 190,872 203,613 Cost of revenue: Subscription and other platform (1)(4) 34,751 39,241 33,400 Professional services (1)(4) 11,512 13,544 13,965 Total cost of revenue 46,263 52,785 47,365 Gross profit 117,445 138,087 156,248 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1)(4) 89,200 109,599 104,063 Research and development (1)(2)(4) 41,122 44,102 34,835 General and administrative (1)(3)(4) 49,124 43,969 40,940 Total operating expenses 179,446 197,670 179,838 Loss from operations (62,001) (59,583) (23,590) Interest expense 93 181 464 Other (income) expense, net (11,303) (2,514) 487 Loss before provision for (benefit from) income taxes (50,791) (57,250) (24,541) Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 995 958 (285) Net loss $ (51,786) $ (58,208) $ (24,256) (1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 (in thousands) Cost of revenue Subscription and other platform $ 2,814 $ 3,375 $ 1,897 Professional services 545 676 382 Total cost of revenue 3,359 4,051 2,279 Sales and marketing 13,974 14,304 8,806 Research and development 9,126 7,958 4,402 General and administrative 18,558 12,230 10,163 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 45,017 $ 38,543 $ 25,650 (2) Research and development expense includes amortization of acquired intangible asset of $558 thousand for 2023, $434 thousand for 2022 and nil for 2021.
The following tables set forth selected consolidated statements of operations data for each of the periods presented: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Revenue: Subscription and other platform $ 136,412 $ 149,882 $ 171,841 Professional services 11,669 13,826 19,031 Total revenue 148,081 163,708 190,872 Cost of revenue: Subscription and other platform (1)(4) 28,037 34,751 39,241 Professional services (1)(4) 9,975 11,512 13,544 Total cost of revenue 38,012 46,263 52,785 Gross profit 110,069 117,445 138,087 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing (1)(4) 78,077 89,200 109,599 Research and development (1)(2)(4) 36,250 41,122 44,102 General and administrative (1)(3)(4) 46,399 49,124 43,969 Total operating expenses 160,726 179,446 197,670 Loss from operations (50,657) (62,001) (59,583) Interest expense 34 93 181 Other income, net (9,168) (11,303) (2,514) Loss before provision for income taxes (41,523) (50,791) (57,250) Provision for income taxes 633 995 958 Net loss $ (42,156) $ (51,786) $ (58,208) (1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2022 (in thousands) Cost of revenue Subscription and other platform $ 2,612 $ 2,814 $ 3,375 Professional services 535 545 676 Total cost of revenue 3,147 3,359 4,051 Sales and marketing 12,371 13,974 14,304 Research and development 8,911 9,126 7,958 General and administrative 20,758 18,558 12,230 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 45,187 $ 45,017 $ 38,543 (2) Research and development expense includes amortization of acquired intangible asset of $551 thousand for 2024, $558 thousand for 2023 and $434 thousand for 2022.
We pursued additional reductions in our workforce in 2023 to further reduce our cost structure and may continue to do so in 2024. Acquiring New Customers We are focused on growing the number of customers that use our platform.
We pursued additional reductions in our workforce in 2023 and 2024 to further reduce our cost structure. We expect to incur additional restructuring costs in the first quarter of 2025 related to our ongoing cost reduction efforts. Acquiring New Customers We are focused on growing the number of customers that use our platform.
We believe there is a compelling opportunity to continue to elevate expansion opportunities for our solutions internationally, both in countries where we currently operate and countries where we do not yet sell subscriptions to our solutions.
For 2024 and 2023, approximately 23% of our revenue came from outside the United States, compared to 24% in 2022. We believe there is a compelling opportunity to continue to elevate expansion opportunities for our solutions internationally, both in countries where we currently operate and countries where we do not yet sell subscriptions to our solutions.
Operating Expenses Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 89,200 54% $ 109,599 57% $ (20,399) (19)% Sales and marketing expense decreased $20.4 million, or 19%, in 2023, compared to 2022.
Operating Expenses Sales and Marketing Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Sales and marketing $ 78,077 53% $ 89,200 54% $ (11,123) (12)% Sales and marketing expense decreased $11.1 million, or 12%, in 2024 compared to 2023.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) General and administrative $ 49,124 30% $ 43,969 23% $ 5,155 12% General and administrative expense increased $5.2 million, or 12%, in 2023 compared to 2022.
General and Administrative Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) General and administrative $ 46,399 31% $ 49,124 30% $ (2,725) (6)% General and administrative expense decreased $2.7 million, or 6%, in 2024 compared to 2023.
Excluding the $6.3 million increase of stock-based compensation expense, general and administrative expense decreased $1.1 million compared to 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to our active cost management and headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities that began in the second half of 2022.
Excluding the $2.2 million increase of stock-based compensation expense, general and administrative expense decreased $4.9 million compared to 2023. The decrease was primarily due to our active cost management and headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities.
For valuations of option grants made after the closing of our IPO and PSUs, the fair value of each share of common stock was based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange . • Risk-Free Interest Rate.
The assumptions and estimates used in the Monte Carlo valuations are as follows: • Fair Value of Common Stock . The fair value of each share of common stock was based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange. • Risk-Free Interest Rate.
Interest Expense Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Interest expense $ 93 —% $ 181 —% $ (88) (49%) Interest expense for 2023 remained relatively flat in absolute dollars compared to 2022. 51 Table of Contents Other Income, Net Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Other income, net $ (11,303) (7)% $ (2,514) (1)% $ 8,789 350% The change in other income, net for 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily driven by the increase in investment income.
Interest Expense Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Interest expense $ 34 —% $ 93 —% $ (59) (63%) Interest expense for 2024 remained relatively flat in absolute dollars compared to 2023. 51 Table of Contents Other Income, Net Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Other income, net $ (9,168) (6)% $ (11,303) (7)% $ (2,135) (19)% The decreases in other income, net for 2024 compared to 2023 were primarily driven by the decrease in investment income.
The decrease was primarily attributable to the $6.4 million decrease in net loss and $2.3 million increase in non-cash expenses, partially reduced by the $0.5 million unfavorable changes in operating assets and liabilities between the periods. In 2023, we made total restructuring related payments of $6.5 million compared to $1.5 million in 2022. See Note 17 for additional information.
This favorable change was primarily attributable to the $9.6 million decrease in net loss and $8.6 million favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities between the periods, partially offset by the $1.2 million decrease in non-cash expenses. We made total restructuring related payments of $2.6 million in 2024 compared to $6.5 million in 2023.
As our go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing strategies in the future, which could result in changes to SSP. Stock-Based Compensation We issue stock-based compensation awards to employees in the form of restricted stock and stock options. We measure stock-based compensation expense related to these awards based on the fair value of the awards on grant date.
As our go-to-market strategies evolve, we may modify our pricing strategies in the future, which could result in changes to SSP. 54 Table of Contents Stock-Based Compensation We issue stock-based compensation awards to employees, primarily in the form of restricted stock units.
For market performance-based restricted stock awards granted since 2022, the expected volatility is estimated using a weighting of our historical volatility and the historical volatility of a peer group of publicly traded companies. • Expected Dividend Yield.
For awards granted before 2024, the expected volatility is estimated using a weighting of our historical volatility and the historical volatility of a peer group of publicly traded companies. For awards granted in 2024, the expected volatility is estimated using our historical volatility. • Expected Dividend Yi eld.
Additionally, we incurred aggregate restructuring and other charges of $7.9 million in 2023, primarily related to severance and one-time termination benefits and impairment charges on our headquarters lease. See Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
We have pursued workforce reductions to reduce our cost structure and incurred aggregate restructuring and other charges of $2.6 million in 2024, primarily related to severance and one-time termination benefits. See Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for further information.
Our cash flows from operating activities used net cash of $12.2 million in 2023 compared to $20.5 million in 2022, resulting in a decrease of cash outflow of $8.3 million.
Our cash flows from operating activities provided net cash of $4.8 million in 2024 compared to used net cash of $12.2 million in 2023, resulting in a cash inflow of $17.0 million.
The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in personnel-related expenses of $13.1 million due to headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities that began in the second half of 2022. The remainder of the decrease was primarily driven by our active cost management given the current macro-economic environment.
The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in personnel-related expenses of $3.6 million due to headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities. The remainder of these decreases was primarily driven by our active cost management.
As of December 31, 2023, we had 1,784 customers. Our revenue was $163.7 million for 2023, compared to $190.9 million for 2022 and $203.6 million for 2021, representing a period-over-period decrease of 14% and 6%, respectively. We had a net loss of $51.8 million, $58.2 million and $24.3 million for 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
As of December 31, 2024, we had 1,645 customers. Our revenue for 2024 was $148.1 million and $163.7 million for 2023, representing a period-over-period decrease of 10%. We had a net loss of $42.2 million for 2024 and $51.8 million for 2023.
For time-based awards, we recognize stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which generally equals the vesting period. For market-performance based awards, we recognize stock-based compensation ratably over the requisite service period, which generally equals the performance period. We account for forfeited awards as they occur.
For market performance-based awards, we recognize stock-based compensation ratably over the requisite service period, which generally equals the performance period. We account for forfeited awards as they occur. The fair value of the restricted stock unit awards is based on the closing market value of our common stock on the grant date.
Professional services revenue excluding our Virtual Conference product decreased $4.2 million in 2023 compared to 2022. The decrease was primarily due to more customers electing to be “self-service” and not utilize our professional services offerings.
Professional services revenue excluding our Virtual Conference product decreased $1.8 million in 2024 compared 2023. These decreases were primarily due to more customers electing to be “self-service” and not utilize our professional services offerings as well as a decrease in total customer count which reduced the demand for our services.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription and other platform $ 34,751 21% $ 39,241 21% $ (4,490) (11)% Professional services 11,512 7% 13,544 7% (2,032) (15)% Total cost of revenue $ 46,263 28% $ 52,785 28% (6,522) (12)% Gross profit $ 117,445 72% $ 138,087 72% (20,642) (15)% Gross margin 72 % 72 % Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue decreased $6.5 million, or 12%, in 2023 compared 2022, primarily reflecting the result of our active cost management and headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities that began in the second half of 2022.
Cost of Revenue and Gross Margin Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Subscription and other platform $ 28,037 19% $ 34,751 21% $ (6,714) (19)% Professional services 9,975 7% 11,512 7% (1,537) (13)% Total cost of revenue $ 38,012 26% $ 46,263 28% $ (8,251) (18)% Gross profit $ 110,069 74% $ 117,445 72% $ (7,376) (6)% Gross margin 74 % 72 % Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue decreased $8.3 million, or 18%, in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily reflecting the result of our active cost management and headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities.
In 2022, we launched ON24 Forums that joins our portfolio of experience products and unifies engagement and data. ON24 Forums provides a new way to moderate interactive discussions and drive immediate action with audiences. For example, it enables audiences to participate in face-to-face, two-way video discussions. In April 2022, we acquired Vibbio AS (“Vibbio”), a video software company in Norway.
ON24 Forums provides a way to moderate face-to-face, video-based discussions that drive multi-way conversation, engagement, and immediate interaction with audiences. For example, it enables audiences to conduct attendee roundtable discussions, interactive workshops and trainings, and community-like experiences. In April 2022, we acquired Vibbio AS (“Vibbio”), a video software company in Norway.
Our ability to pursue this opportunity will require us to retain our customers, scale our sales and marketing organization and otherwise increase our operating expenses, and we may not be successful on the timetable we anticipate, or at all, for any number of reasons, which may cause our results to vary from period to period. 44 Table of Contents Innovation and Expansion of Our Platform We plan to continually develop new products that enhance the functionality of our platform, improve our user experiences and drive customer engagement in order to further capitalize on new opportunities, which includes building AI-powered capabilities into our product offerings.
Our ability to pursue this opportunity will require us to retain our customers, scale our sales and marketing organization and otherwise increase our operating expenses, and we may not be successful on the timetable we anticipate, or at all, for any number of reasons, which may cause our results to vary from period to period.
(3) General and administrative expense for 2023 includes professional advisory expenses associated with activism defense and related costs of $2,656 thousand. 48 Table of Contents (4) The results of operations include restructuring costs, which primarily represent severance and related expense due to restructuring activities, and impairment charges on our headquarters lease, as follows. See Note 17 for additional information.
We did not incur such costs in 2024 or 2022. 48 Table of Contents (4) The results of operations include restructuring costs, which primarily represent severance and related expense due to restructuring activities, and impairment charges on our headquarters lease, as follows. See Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information.
For example, our new AI-powered ACE became available across our platform starting in January 2024. We intend to sell these new solutions to both existing and new customers, with the goal of driving an increase in revenue as the breadth and depth of our solutions and use cases expands.
We intend to sell these new solutions to both existing and new customers, with the goal of driving an increase in revenue as the breadth and depth of our solutions and use cases expands. We also intend to continue investing in our platform and related infrastructure over time to improve capacity, security and scalability.
We anticipate the restructuring activities to continue in the first quarter of 2024. Gross Margin Gross margin for 2023 remained flat compared to 2022. While we made cost reductions across our business starting in the second half of 2022, we continued to invest in our cloud infrastructure capabilities to support our business needs.
While we continued to invest in our cloud infrastructure capabilities to support our business needs, we have made cost reductions across our business since the second half of 2022 to streamline our operations. We expect gross margin for 2025 to be relatively consistent with 2024.
In 2021, we also launched ON24 Go Live, which provides a new self-service virtual event solution for companies to stand up live-streaming video events faster and easier. Organizations can build a complete end-to-end external or internal event ranging from roadshows, customer conferences, virtual pop-ups, town halls, and company meetings, using pre-built templates and an easy-to-use and engaging interface.
Organizations can build a complete end-to-end external or internal event ranging from roadshows, customer conferences, virtual pop-ups, town halls and company meetings, using pre-built templates and an easy-to-use and engaging interface. In 2022, we launched ON24 Forums that joined our portfolio of experience products and unifies engagement and data.
Customers Contributing $100,000 or More to ARR As of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, we had 325, 345 and 366 $100k Customers, respectively, demonstrating our penetration of larger organizations. The decrease in ARR contribution from our $100k customers since 2021 has primarily been driven by lower value contract renewals and fewer new customer acquisitions in the period.
Customers Contributing $100,000 or More to ARR As of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, we had 305, 325 and 345 $100k Customers, respectively, demonstrating our penetration of larger organizations.
Provision for Income Taxes Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Provision for income taxes $ 995 1% $ 958 1% $ 37 4% Provision for income taxes remained relatively flat in absolute dollars compared to 2022.
Provision for Income Taxes Year Ended December 31, 2024 As a % of Total Revenue 2023 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Provision for income taxes $ 633 —% $ 995 1% $ (362) (36%) The decrease in provision for income taxes for 2024 compared to 2023 was primarily driven by the decreased income in foreign jurisdictions.
The total non-cash adjustments for 2023 was $64.7 million compared to $62.4 million for 2022, reflecting a $2.3 million favorable change of non-cash adjustment. Working capital used cash of $25.2 million in 2023 compared to $24.7 million in 2022, an increase of cash outflow of $0.5 million.
See Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for additional information. The total non-cash adjustments for 2024 was $63.5 million compared to $64.7 million for 2023, reflecting a $1.2 million unfavorable change of non-cash adjustment. Working capital used cash of $16.6 million in 2024 compared to $25.2 million in 2023, a decrease of cash outflow of $8.6 million.
The referenced prime rate was 8.50% as of December 31, 2023 and 7.50% as of December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023, we had not drawn down on our line of credit under the revolving credit facility.
The referenced prime rate was 7.50% as of December 31, 2024 and 8.50% as of December 31, 2023.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our non-cancelable contractual obligations as of December 31, 2023 (in thousands): Payments Due by Period Total 2024 2025 to 2026 2027 to 2028 2029 and Thereafter Operating lease obligations $ 5,470 $ 2,933 $ 2,503 $ 34 $ — Finance lease obligations 128 128 — — — Equipment loans 72 72 — — — Purchase commitments (1) 3,585 2,259 1,211 115 — Other (2) 833 476 265 92 — Total $ 10,088 $ 5,868 $ 3,979 $ 241 $ — (1) Amounts primarily represent our off-balance sheet commitments under various software license and co-location facilities and services agreements.
Commitments and Contractual Obligations The following table summarizes our non-cancelable contractual obligations as of December 31, 2024 (in thousands): Payments Due by Period Total 2025 2026 to 2027 2028 to 2029 2030 and Thereafter Operating lease obligations $ 3,583 $ 2,482 $ 923 $ 178 $ — Purchase commitments (1) 4,772 3,229 1,543 — — Other (2) 4,589 3,257 1,332 — — Total $ 12,944 $ 8,968 $ 3,798 $ 178 $ — (1) Amounts primarily represent our commitments under various software license and hosting facilities and services agreements.
Restricted stock awards we grant to employees generally vest over three to four years. Stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards is based on the closing market value of our common stock on the grant date and is recognized as expense over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis.
We measure stock-based compensation expense related to these awards based on the grant date fair value of the awards. For time-based awards, we recognize stock-based compensation on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which generally equals the vesting period.
Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate We believe NRR is an important metric that provides insight into the long-term value of our subscription agreements and our ability to retain and organically grow revenue from our customers. Our NRR as of a specified period end is calculated by dividing current period ARR by prior period ARR.
The decrease in ARR from December 31, 2023 was primarily due to customer churn and rationalizing contractual entitlements, decreased demand for our deemphasized Virtual Conference product, and to a lesser extent, fewer new customers acquired during the period. 45 Table of Contents Dollar-Based Net Retention Rate We believe NRR is an important metric that provides insight into the long-term value of our subscription agreements and our ability to retain and organically grow revenue from our customers.
We also intend to continue investing in our platform and related infrastructure over time to improve capacity, security and scalability. These development efforts will require significant investments, some of which may be episodic or otherwise cause our expenses to vary from period to period.
These development efforts will require significant investments, some of which may be episodic or otherwise cause our expenses to vary from period to period. 44 Table of Contents International Expansion We believe the expansion of real-time, revenue-generating marketing intelligence in international markets is a significant opportunity.
In April 2023, we further amended our revolving line of credit to allow for certain transactions, including payment of dividends and share repurchases from open market purchases or through an accelerated share repurchase program, subject to certain terms and conditions. 53 Table of Contents Outstanding principal amounts on the revolving credit facility incur interest at a rate equal to Comerica Bank’s prime referenced rate, as defined in the loan agreement.
We had an outstanding standby letter of credit of $1.2 million as a guarantee for a leased space as of December 31, 2024 53 Table of Contents Outstanding principal amounts on the revolving credit facility incur interest at a rate equal to Comerica Bank’s prime referenced rate, as defined in the loan agreement.
For example, breakouts enable attendees and presenters to network with each other face-to-face, sales teams to 43 Table of Contents connect immediately with prospects and subject matter experts to offer two-way communication to support customer education and training.
For example, breakouts enable attendees and presenters to network with each other face-to-face, sales teams to connect immediately with prospects and subject matter experts to support customer education and training. In 2021, we also launched ON24 Go Live, which provides a self-service virtual event solution for companies to stand up live-streaming video events faster and easier.
We expect our sales and marketing expense to decrease in absolute dollars in 2024 as we continue to support demand for our digital experiences and the development of the next generation intelligent engagement platform while tightening our sales and marketing spend given the current macro-economic environment. 50 Table of Contents Research and Development Year Ended December 31, 2023 As a % of Total Revenue 2022 As a % of Total Revenue $ Change % Change (in thousands, except percentages) Research and development $ 41,122 25% $ 44,102 23% $ (2,980) (7)% Research and development expense decreased $3.0 million, or 7%, in 2023 compared to 2022.
The remainder of these decreases was primarily driven by our active cost management as we focused on driving improved sales efficiency under the current macro-economic environment. 50 Table of Contents We expect our sales and marketing expense to decrease in absolute dollars in 2025 compared to 2024 as we continue to tighten our sales and marketing spend given the current macro-economic environment while supporting demand for our digital experiences and our next generation intelligent engagement platform.
Our NRR was 82%, 87% and 97% as of December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and our NRR for Core Platform was 84%, 90% and 99%, respectively.
Our NRR was 89%, 82% and 87% as of December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and our NRR for Core Platform was 89%, 84% and 90%, respectively. The increase in NRR from 2023 to 2024 was primarily driven by our improved customer retention as customers realize the value-added capabilities of our solutions including our AI-powered ACE.
The decrease was primarily attributable to our active cost management and headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities that began in the second half of 2022, offset in part by the increased stock-based compensation expense of $1.2 million.
The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in personnel-related expenses of $8.6 million due to headcount reduction related to our restructuring activities.
In 2023, we spent a total of $74.6 million on share repurchases (including commissions). In the first quarter of 2024 we completed the remainder of capital return program. We substantially completed our 2022 cost reduction plan during the first quarter of 2023.
Together with the $125 million capital return program we concluded in February 2024, we spent a total of $25.8 million on share repurchases (including commissions) in 2024. We spent $4.0 million on share repurchases (including commissions) in the first quarter of 2025 through March 9, 2025 and had $0.5 million available for future share repurchases under the 2024 Repurchase Program.