Biggest changeFiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2020 2021 2022 Revenues: Subscription revenues $ 103,265 $ 162,439 $ 224,854 Professional services and other revenues 34,915 41,854 49,011 Total revenues 138,180 204,293 273,865 Cost of revenues: Cost of subscription revenues 31,062 47,969 64,508 Cost of professional services and other revenues 33,008 40,166 46,905 Total cost of revenues 64,070 88,135 111,413 Gross profit 74,110 116,158 162,452 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 44,440 59,731 82,901 Research and development 35,304 58,263 79,363 General and administrative 22,536 40,772 71,545 Total operating expenses 102,280 158,766 233,809 Loss from operations (28,170) (42,608) (71,357) Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 988 361 194 Interest expense — (130) (1,514) Other income (expense), net 33 1,693 (1,277) Loss before income taxes (27,149) (40,684) (73,954) Income tax provision (benefit) 586 586 (23,833) Net loss (27,735) (41,270) (50,121) Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (141) (1,130) (1,569) Adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest — 396 894 Net loss attributable to nCino, Inc. $ (27,594) $ (40,536) $ (49,446) Net loss per share attributable to nCino, Inc.: Basic and diluted $ (0.35) $ (0.46) $ (0.51) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted 78,316,794 87,678,323 96,722,464 43 Table of Contents The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows: Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2021 2022 Cost of subscription revenues $ 277 $ 576 $ 960 Cost of professional services and other revenues 1,240 4,232 5,195 Sales and marketing 1,260 6,190 7,520 Research and development 1,245 5,463 6,186 General and administrative 1,723 8,747 8,616 Total stock-based compensation expense $ 5,745 $ 25,208 $ 28,477 The Company recognized amortization expense as follows: Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2021 2022 Cost of subscription revenues $ 697 $ 1,525 $ 2,604 Sales and marketing 937 1,670 2,303 General and administrative 114 10 — Total amortization expense $ 1,748 $ 3,205 $ 4,907 Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2020 2021 2022 Revenues: Subscription revenues 74.7 % 79.5 % 82.1 % Professional services and other revenues 25.3 20.5 17.9 Total revenues 100.0 100.0 100.0 Cost of revenues (percentage shown in comparison to related revenues): Cost of subscription revenues 30.1 29.5 28.7 Cost of professional services and other revenues 94.5 96.0 95.7 Total cost of revenues 46.4 43.1 40.7 Gross profit 53.6 56.9 59.3 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 32.2 29.2 30.3 Research and development 25.5 28.5 29.0 General and administrative 16.3 20.0 26.1 Total operating expenses 74.0 77.7 85.4 Loss from operations (20.4) (20.8) (26.1) Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 0.7 0.2 0.1 Interest expense — (0.1) (0.6) Other income (expense), net — 0.8 (0.5) Loss before income taxes (19.7) (19.9) (27.1) Income tax provision (benefit) 0.4 0.3 (8.7) Net loss (20.1) % (20.2) % (18.4) % 44 Table of Contents Comparison of the Fiscal Years Ended January 31, 2021 and 2022 Revenues Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 Revenues: Subscription revenues $ 162,439 79.5 % $ 224,854 82.1 % Professional services and other revenues 41,854 20.5 49,011 17.9 Total revenues $ 204,293 100.0 % $ 273,865 100.0 % Subscription Revenues Subscription revenues increased $62.4 million for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021, due to initial revenues from customers who did not contribute to subscription revenues during the prior period, including customers added as a result of our acquisition of SimpleNexus, and growth from existing customers within and across lines of business.
Biggest changeFiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts) 2021 2022 2023 Revenues: Subscription revenues $ 162,439 $ 224,854 $ 344,752 Professional services and other revenues 41,854 49,011 63,563 Total revenues 204,293 273,865 408,315 Cost of revenues: Cost of subscription revenues 47,969 64,508 106,265 Cost of professional services and other revenues 40,166 46,905 63,341 Total cost of revenues 88,135 111,413 169,606 Gross profit 116,158 162,452 238,709 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 59,731 82,901 127,669 Research and development 58,263 79,363 121,576 General and administrative 40,772 71,545 83,477 Total operating expenses 158,766 233,809 332,722 Loss from operations (42,608) (71,357) (94,013) Non-operating income (expense): Interest income 361 194 403 Interest expense (130) (1,514) (2,807) Other income (expense), net 1,693 (1,277) (1,356) Loss before income taxes (40,684) (73,954) (97,773) Income tax provision (benefit) 586 (23,833) 4,071 Net loss (41,270) (50,121) (101,844) Net loss attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest (1,130) (1,569) (1,119) Adjustment attributable to redeemable non-controlling interest 396 894 1,995 Net loss attributable to nCino, Inc. $ (40,536) $ (49,446) $ (102,720) Net loss per share attributable to nCino, Inc.: Basic and diluted $ (0.46) $ (0.51) $ (0.93) Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted 87,678,323 96,722,464 110,615,734 40 Table of Contents The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows: Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 2023 Cost of subscription revenues $ 576 $ 960 $ 1,430 Cost of professional services and other revenues 4,232 5,195 7,263 Sales and marketing 6,190 7,520 13,283 Research and development 5,463 6,186 11,602 General and administrative 8,747 8,616 16,654 Total stock-based compensation expense 1 $ 25,208 $ 28,477 $ 50,232 1 Includes $0.2 million benefit incurred for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023 in connection with the restructuring plan commenced in January 2023.
To date, our losses on professional services contracts have not been material. During the initial go-live period for a customer on the nCino Bank Operating System, professional services revenues make up a substantial portion of our revenues from that customer, whereas over time, revenues from established customers are more heavily weighted to subscriptions.
To date, our losses on professional services contracts have not been material. During the initial go-live period for a customer on the nCino Bank Operating System, professional services revenues generally make up a substantial portion of our revenues from that customer, whereas over time, revenues from established customers are more heavily weighted to subscriptions.
We have historically delivered professional services ourselves for community banks and smaller credit unions and SimpleNexus has historically provided professional services directly to its customers. Revenues for implementation, training, and advisory services are recognized on a proportional performance basis, based on labor hours incurred relative to total budgeted hours.
We have historically delivered professional services ourselves for community banks and smaller credit unions and SimpleNexus has historically provided professional services directly to its customers. Revenues for implementation, training, and advisory services are generally recognized on a proportional performance basis, based on labor hours incurred relative to total budgeted hours.
As a result, during the initial go-live period for a customer on the nCino Bank Operating System, professional services revenues make up a substantial portion of our revenues from that customer, whereas over time, revenues from established customers are more heavily weighted to subscriptions.
As a result, during the initial go-live period for a customer on the nCino Bank Operating System, professional services revenues generally make up a substantial portion of our revenues from that customer, whereas over time, revenues from established customers are more heavily weighted to subscriptions.
Cost of subscription revenues primarily consists of fees paid to Salesforce for access to the Salesforce Platform, including Salesforce’s hosting infrastructure and data center operations, along with certain integration fees paid to other third parties. When we resell access to Salesforce’s CRM solution, cost of subscription revenues also includes the subscription fees we remit to Salesforce for providing such access.
Cost of subscription revenues consists of fees paid to Salesforce for access to the Salesforce Platform, including Salesforce’s hosting infrastructure and data center operations, along with certain integration fees paid to other third parties. When we resell access to Salesforce’s CRM solution, cost of subscription revenues also includes the subscription fees we remit to Salesforce for providing such access.
Non-cash charges primarily consisted of stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, depreciation and amortization, amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, noncash operating lease costs, and foreign currency losses related to intercompany loans and transactions.
Non-cash charges primarily consisted of stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, depreciation and amortization, amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, non-cash operating lease costs, and foreign currency losses related to intercompany loans and transactions.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps: • Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer; • Identification of the performance obligations in the contract; • Determination of the transaction price; 53 Table of Contents • Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and • Recognition of revenues when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation Subscription Revenues Subscription revenues primarily consist of fees for providing customers access to our solutions, with routine customer support and maintenance related to email and phone support, bug fixes, and unspecified software updates and upgrades released when and if available during the maintenance term.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps: • Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer; • Identification of the performance obligations in the contract; 48 Table of Contents • Determination of the transaction price; • Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and • Recognition of revenues when, or as, the Company satisfies a performance obligation Subscription Revenues Subscription revenues primarily consist of fees for providing customers access to our solutions, with routine customer support and maintenance related to email and phone support, bug fixes, and unspecified software updates and upgrades released when and if available during the maintenance term.
While professional services revenues will fluctuate as a percentage of total revenues in the future and tend to be higher in periods of faster growth, 38 Table of Contents over time we expect subscription revenues will make up an increasing proportion of our total revenues as our overall business grows. Subscription Revenue Retention Rate .
While professional services revenues will fluctuate as a percentage of total revenues in the future and tend to be higher in periods of faster growth, over time we expect subscription revenues will make up an increasing proportion of our total revenues as our overall business grows. 35 Table of Contents Subscription Revenue Retention Rate .
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities The $278.5 million used in investing activities in fiscal 2022 comprised of $269.0 million used for the acquisition of SimpleNexus, $5.5 million used for the purchase of property and equipment and leasehold improvements to support the expansion of our business, and $4.0 million used for the purchase of an investment.
The $278.5 million used in investing activities in fiscal 2022 comprised of $269.0 million used for the acquisition of SimpleNexus, $5.5 million used for the purchase of property and equipment and leasehold improvements to support the expansion of our business, and $4.0 million used for the purchase of an investment.
The cost of professional services revenues has increased in absolute dollars as we have added new customer subscriptions that require professional services and built-out our international professional services capabilities. Realized effective billing and utilization rates drive fluctuations in our professional services and other gross margin on a period-to-period basis. Operating Expenses Sales and Marketing.
The cost of professional services revenues has increased in absolute dollars as we have added new customer subscriptions that require professional services and built-out our international professional services capabilities. Realized effective billing and utilization rates drive fluctuations in our professional services and other gross margin on a period-to-period basis. 38 Table of Contents Operating Expenses Sales and Marketing.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments Our estimated future obligations principally consist of leases related to our facilities, purchase obligations related primarily to licenses and hosting services, and financing obligations for leases for which we are considered the owners for accounting purposes.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments Our estimated future obligations principally consist of leases related to our facilities, purchase obligations related primarily to licenses and hosting services, financing obligations for leases for which we are considered the owners for accounting purposes, and the Credit Facility.
Subscription Revenues . Our subscription revenues consist principally of fees from customers for accessing our solutions and maintenance and support services that we generally offer under non-cancellable multi-year contracts, which typically range from three to five years for the nCino Bank Operating System and one to three years for SimpleNexus.
Our subscription revenues consist principally of fees from customers for accessing our solutions and maintenance and support services that we generally offer under non-cancellable multi-year contracts, which 37 Table of Contents typically range from three to five years for the nCino Bank Operating System and one to three years for SimpleNexus.
There is no assurance we would be able to obtain future financing on acceptable terms or at all. nCino K.K. In fiscal 2020, we established nCino K.K., a Japanese company in which we own a controlling interest, for purposes of facilitating our entry into the Japanese market.
There is no assurance we would be able to obtain future financing on acceptable terms or at all. 46 Table of Contents nCino K.K. In fiscal 2020, we established nCino K.K., a Japanese company in which we own a controlling interest, for purposes of facilitating our entry into the Japanese market.
Our success in growing our customer base and expanding adoption of our solutions by existing customers requires a focused direct sales engagement and the ability to convince key decision makers at financial institutions to replace legacy third-party point solutions or internally developed software with our solutions.
Our success in growing our customer base and expanding adoption of our solutions by existing customers requires a focused direct sales engagement and the ability to convince key decision makers at FIs to replace legacy third-party point solutions or internally developed software with our solutions.
We initially focused the nCino Bank Operating System on transforming commercial and small business lending for community and regional banks. We introduced this solution to enterprise banks in the United States in 2014, and then internationally in 2017, and have subsequently expanded across North America, Europe, and APAC.
We initially focused the nCino Bank Operating System on transforming commercial and small business lending for community and regional banks in the United States ("U.S."). We introduced this solution to enterprise banks in the U.S. in 2014, and then internationally in 2017, and have subsequently expanded across North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific ("APAC").
The Company is subject to income tax in the United States, multiple state and local jurisdictions and various foreign countries. The tax laws and regulations in each jurisdiction may be interpreted differently in certain situations, which could result in differing financial results. The Company is required to exercise judgement regarding the application of these tax laws and regulations.
The Company is subject to income tax in the U.S., multiple state and local jurisdictions and various foreign countries. The tax laws and regulations in each jurisdiction may be interpreted differently in certain situations, which could result in differing financial results. The Company is required to exercise judgement regarding the application of these tax laws and regulations.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our growth rate, the timing and extent of spending to support research and development efforts to enhance the nCino Bank Operating System and introduce new applications, market acceptance of our solutions, the continued expansion of our sales and marketing activities, investments in office facilities and other capital expenditure requirements, and any potential future acquisitions.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our growth rate, the timing and extent of spending to support research and development efforts to enhance the nCino Bank Operating System and introduce new applications, market acceptance of our solutions, the continued expansion of our sales and marketing activities, capital expenditure requirements, and any potential future acquisitions.
Specifically, we offer: • Client onboarding, loan origination, and deposit account opening applications targeted at a financial institution’s commercial, small business, and retail lines of business, for which we generally charge on a per seat basis. • nIQ, first introduced in fiscal 2020, for which we generally charge based on the asset size of the customer or on a usage basis. • Through SimpleNexus, digital homeownership platform uniting people, systems, and stages of the mortgage process into a seamless end-to-end journey for which we generally charge on a per seat basis. • Maintenance and support services as well as internal-use or “sandbox” development licenses, for which we charge as a percentage of the related subscription fees.
Specifically, we offer: • Client onboarding, loan origination, and deposit account opening applications targeted at a FI’s commercial, small business, and retail lines of business, for which we generally charge on a per seat basis. • nIQ for which we generally charge based on the asset size of the customer or on a usage basis. • Through SimpleNexus, a digital homeownership platform uniting people, systems, and stages of the mortgage process into a seamless end-to-end journey for which we generally charge on a per seat basis. • Maintenance and support services as well as internal-use or “sandbox” development licenses, for which we generally charge as a percentage of the related subscription fees.
We may from time-to-time seek to raise additional capital to support our growth. 51 Table of Contents Any equity financing we may undertake could be dilutive to our existing stockholders, and any debt financing we may undertake could require debt service and financial and operational covenants that could adversely affect our business.
We may from time-to-time seek to raise additional capital to support our growth. Any equity financing we may undertake could be dilutive to our existing stockholders, and any debt financing we may undertake could require debt service and financial and operational covenants that could adversely affect our business.
Interest expense consists primarily of interest related to our financing obligations. Other Income (Expense), Net. Other income (expense), net consists primarily of foreign currency gains and losses, the majority of which is due to intercompany loans that are denominated in currencies other than the underlying functional currency of the applicable entity. Income Tax Provision (Benefit).
Other income (expense), net consists primarily of foreign currency gains and losses, the majority of which is due to intercompany loans that are denominated in currencies other than the underlying functional currency of the applicable entity. Income Tax Provision (Benefit).
While we expect ACV-based net retention to increase over time for each respective cohort as we execute our land and expand strategy, occasionally ACV-based net retention can moderate from one period to the next, from customer consolidation for example. 39 Table of Contents The graphic below illustrates our ACV-based net retention for customers initially signed since fiscal 2013, excluding SimpleNexus ACV for comparability.
While we expect ACV-based net retention to increase over time for each respective cohort as we execute our land and expand strategy, occasionally ACV-based net retention can moderate from one period to the next, from customer consolidation for example. The graphic below illustrates our ACV-based net retention for customers initially signed since fiscal 2013.
Generally, our subscription contracts for the nCino Bank Operating System are three years or longer in length, billed annually in advance, are non-cancelable, and do not contain refund-type provisions. Subscription contracts for SimpleNexus typically range from one to three years and are generally billed monthly in advance. Any subscription arrangements that are cancelable generally have penalty clauses.
Generally, our subscription contracts for the nCino Bank Operating System are three years or longer in length, billed annually in advance, are non-cancelable, and do not contain refund-type provisions. Subscription contracts for SimpleNexus typically range from one to three years and are generally billed monthly in advance.
Professional services and other revenues consist of fees for implementation and configuration assistance, training, and advisory services. For enterprise and larger regional financial institutions, we generally work with SIs to provide the majority of implementation services for the nCino Bank Operating System, for which these SIs bill our customers directly.
Professional services and other revenues consist of fees for implementation and configuration assistance, training, and advisory services. For enterprise and larger regional FIs, we generally work with SI partners to provide the majority of implementation services for the nCino Bank Operating System, for which these SI partners bill our customers directly.
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 Income tax provision (benefit) $ 586 0.3 % $ (23,833) (8.7) % Income tax benefit was $23.8 million for fiscal 2022 compared to a provision of $0.6 million for fiscal 2021 and resulted in an effective tax rate of 32.2% compared to (1.4)% in the prior fiscal year.
Income Tax Provision (Benefit) Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2022 2023 Income tax provision (benefit) $ (23,833) (8.7) % $ 4,071 1.0 % Income tax provision was $4.1 million for fiscal 2023 compared to a benefit of $23.8 million for fiscal 2022 and resulted in an effective tax rate of (4.2)% compared to 32.2% in the prior fiscal year.
In addition, our advanced billing and collection coupled with our recent growth has resulted in our cash used in operating activities generally being less than our net operating losses in recent periods. On February 11, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement for a senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $50.0 million.
In addition, our advanced billing and collection coupled with our recent growth has resulted in our cash used in operating activities generally being less than our net operating losses in recent periods. On February 11, 2022, we entered into the Credit Facility of up to $50.0 million.
We believe that current cash and cash equivalents as well as borrowings available under the revolving credit facility that we entered into in February 2022 will be sufficient to fund our operations and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.
We believe that current cash and cash equivalents as well as borrowings available under the Credit Facility will be sufficient to fund our operations and capital requirements for at least the next 12 months.
Of the increase, 78.6% was attributable to increased revenues from existing customers as additional seats were activated in accordance with contractual terms and customers expanded their adoption of our solutions, 15.6% was attributable to initial revenues from customers who did not contribute to subscription revenues during the prior period, and 5.9% was attributable to revenues from SimpleNexus.
Of the increase, 44.5% was attributable to increased revenues from existing customers as additional seats were activated in accordance with contractual terms and customers expanded their adoption of our solutions, 8.7% was attributable to initial revenues from customers who did not contribute to subscription revenues during the prior period, and 46.8% was attributable to revenues from SimpleNexus.
The cash generated by working capital accounts was partially offset by a $13.5 million increase in accounts receivable due to the timing of collections from customers, payments of $11.0 million of capitalized costs to obtain revenue contracts, which consisted primarily of sales commissions, a decrease of $2.6 million in operating lease liabilities, and a $2.5 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets.
The cash generated by working capital accounts was partially offset by an increase of $13.5 million in accounts receivable due to the timing of billings and collections from customers, an increase of $11.0 million of capitalized costs to obtain revenue contracts, which primarily relates to payments for sales commissions as we expand our customer base, a decrease of $2.6 million in operating lease liabilities, and a $2.5 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets.
We used a majority of the proceeds which were in our cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet to consummate the acquisition of SimpleNexus. We generally bill and collect from our customers annually in advance.
We used a majority of the proceeds from our initial public offering in July 2020, which were in our cash and cash equivalents on the balance sheet, to consummate the acquisition of SimpleNexus in January 2022. We generally bill and collect from our customers annually in advance.
In addition, growing our customer base will require us to increasingly penetrate markets outside the United States, which markets accounted for 15.9% of total revenues for fiscal 2022. For new customers, our sales cycles are typically lengthy, generally ranging from six to nine months for smaller financial institutions to 12 to 18 months or more for larger financial institutions.
In addition, growing our customer base will require us to increasingly penetrate markets outside the U.S., which accounted for 15.1% of total revenues for fiscal 2023. For new customers, our sales cycles are typically lengthy, generally ranging from six to nine months for smaller FIs to 12 to 18 months or more for larger FIs.
At January 31, 2022, we determined that it is more likely than not that the majority of our deferred tax assets will not be realized and as such, recorded a valuation allowance of $109.0 million against our deferred tax assets of $157.3 million as of that date.
At January 31, 2023, we determined that it is more likely than not that the majority of our deferred tax assets will not be realized and as such, recorded a valuation allowance of $138.4 million against our deferred tax assets of $192.4 million as of that date.
We expect the cost of subscription revenues will continue to increase in absolute dollars as the number of users of the nCino Bank Operating System grows. 48 Table of Contents Cost of Professional Services and Other Revenues Cost of professional services and other revenues increased $7.2 million for fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020, generating a gross margin for professional services and other revenues of 4.0% compared to a gross margin of 5.5% for fiscal 2020.
We expect the cost of subscription revenues will continue to increase in absolute dollars as the number of users of the nCino Bank Operating System grows. 42 Table of Contents Cost of Professional Services and Other Revenues Cost of professional services and other revenues increased $16.4 million for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022, generating a gross margin for professional services and other revenues of 0.3% compared to a gross margin of 4.3% for fiscal 2022.
In the future, we expect further moderation to the extent we continue to experience rapid growth. In addition, because larger financial institutions tend to make more sizable purchases with longer activation schedules, we expect variability in our subscription revenue retention rates based on the timing and extent of our continued penetration of this portion of the market.
In addition, because larger FIs tend to make more sizable purchases with longer activation schedules, we expect variability in our subscription revenue retention rates based on the timing and extent of our continued penetration of this portion of the market.
This non-GAAP financial measure is Non-GAAP operating loss, as discussed below. Non-GAAP operating loss. Non-GAAP operating loss is defined as loss from operations as reported in our consolidated statements of operations excluding the impact of amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses for SimpleNexus, and expenses related to the Antitrust Matters.
This non-GAAP financial measure is non-GAAP operating loss, as discussed below. Non-GAAP operating loss. Non-GAAP operating loss is defined as loss from operations as reported in our consolidated statements of operations excluding the impact of amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, acquisition-related expenses, legal expenses related to certain litigation, and restructuring and related charges, resulting from the Restructuring Plan.
See Note 18 "Subsequent Event" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
See Note 14 "Leases," Note 15 "Revolving Credit Facility," and Note 16 "Commitments and Contingencies" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information. Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
While we use our best estimates and assumptions, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of these tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill.
As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair value of these tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill.
The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price (“SSP”) basis. We determine SSP by considering its overall pricing objectives and market conditions.
For these contracts, we account for individual performance obligations separately if they are distinct. The transaction price is allocated to the separate performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price (“SSP”) basis. We determine SSP by considering its overall pricing objectives and market conditions.
Professional Services and Other Revenues Professional services and other revenues increased $7.2 million for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021, primarily due to the addition of new customers as well as expanded adoption by existing customers within and across lines of business where implementation, configuration, and training services were required.
Professional Services and Other Revenues Professional services and other revenues increased $14.6 million for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022, primarily due to the addition of new customers as well as expanded adoption by existing customers within and across lines of business where implementation, configuration, and training services were required. 36.4% of the increase was attributable to revenues from SimpleNexus.
The following tables present our selected consolidated statements of operations data for fiscal 2020, 2021, and 2022 in both dollars and as a percentage of total revenues, except as noted.
The following tables present our selected consolidated statements of operations data for fiscal 2021, 2022, and 2023 in both dollars and as a percentage of total revenues, except as noted. The comparability of our operating results is impacted by our SimpleNexus acquisition.
As such, to capitalize on the market opportunity we see ahead of us, we 40 Table of Contents expect to continue to optimize our operating plans for revenue growth, and as a result continue experiencing operating losses, for the foreseeable future. Components of Results of Operations Revenues We derive our revenues from subscription and professional services and other revenues.
To capitalize on the market opportunity we see ahead of us, we expect to continue to optimize our operating plans for revenue growth and profitability. Components of Results of Operations Revenues We derive our revenues from subscription and professional services and other revenues. Subscription Revenues .
In addition, cost of subscription revenues 41 Table of Contents include personnel-related costs associated with delivering maintenance and support services, including salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation expense, travel and related costs, amortization of acquired developed technology, and allocated overhead.
We also incur costs associated with access to other platforms. In addition, cost of subscription revenues includes personnel-related costs associated with delivering maintenance and support services, including salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation expense, travel and related costs, amortization of acquired developed technology, and allocated overhead.
The effective tax rate was (1.4)% for fiscal 2021 compared to (2.2)% in the prior fiscal year. Non-GAAP Financial Measure In addition to providing financial measurements based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we provide an additional financial metric that is not prepared in accordance with GAAP ("non-GAAP").
Non-GAAP Financial Measure In addition to providing financial measurements based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), we provide an additional financial metric that is not prepared in accordance with GAAP ("non-GAAP").
Subscription revenues were 82.1% of total revenues for fiscal 2022 compared to 79.5% of total revenues for fiscal 2021, primarily due to growth in our installed base.
Subscription revenues were 84.4% of total revenues for fiscal 2023 compared to 82.1% of total revenues for fiscal 2022, primarily due to growth in our installed base and SimpleNexus.
Costs related to Salesforce user fees increased $10.8 million as we continued to add new customers and sell additional functionality to existing customers, and personnel costs increased $3.2 million as we added new employees. Other costs of subscription revenues increased $1.1 million due to other data center costs .
Costs related to Salesforce user fees increased $11.9 million as we continued to add new customers and sell additional functionality to existing customers, and other costs of subscription revenues increased $10.1 million due to costs associated with access to other platforms and data center costs.
Third party professional fees increased $20.4 million for fiscal 2022 compared to the fiscal 2021, mainly attributable to a $10.3 million increase in fees and expenses related to the government antitrust investigation and related civil action disclosed in Item 3 "Legal Proceedings" of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Antitrust Matters") and approximately $10.0 million related to the acquisition of SimpleNexus.
Third party professional fees decreased $10.6 million for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022, mostly attributable to a decrease in third party professional fees and expenses related to acquisition costs for SimpleNexus and fees and expenses related to the government antitrust investigation and related civil action disclosed in Item 3 "Legal Proceedings" of Part I of this Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "Antitrust Matters") partially offset by an increase in other professional fees.
We have made substantial investments in product development, sales and marketing, and strategic acquisitions since our inception to achieve a leadership position in our market and grow our revenues and customer base. We intend to continue to increase our investment in product development in the coming years to maintain and build on this advantage.
Continued Investment in Innovation and Growth . We have made substantial investments in product development, sales and marketing, and strategic acquisitions since our inception to achieve a leadership position in our market and grow our revenues and customer base.
We drew an amount of $20.0 million under such credit facility in February 2022. See Note 18 "Subsequent Event" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.
See Note 15 "Revolving Credit Facility" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.
Non-cash charges primarily consisted of stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, and amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, partially offset by foreign currency gains related to intercompany loans and transactions.
Non-cash charges primarily consisted of stock-based compensation, depreciation and amortization, amortization of costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, non-cash operating lease costs, foreign currency losses related to intercompany loans and transactions, deferred income taxes, and provision for bad debt.
Sales and marketing expenses also include outside consulting fees, marketing programs, including lead generation, costs of our annual user conference, advertising, trade shows, other event expenses, amortization of intangible assets, and allocated overhead.
Sales and marketing expenses also include outside consulting fees, marketing programs, including lead generation, costs of our annual user conference, advertising, trade shows, other event expenses, amortization of intangible assets, and allocated overhead. We expect sales and marketing expenses will decrease as a percentage of revenues as we leverage the investments we have made to date. Research and Development.
The initial deployment of our solutions by our customers requires a period of implementation and configuration services that can generally range from as little as three months to over 18 months for global financial institutions.
The initial deployment of our solutions by our customers requires a period of implementation and configuration services that typically range from three to 18 months, depending on scope.
The increase in cost of professional services and other revenues also included an increase of $0.4 million in allocated overhead costs due to growth supporting our continued business expansion and an increase of $0.4 45 Table of Contents million in third party professional fees.
The increase in cost of subscription revenues also included an increase of $0.8 million in allocated overhead costs due to growth supporting our continued business expansion.
Upon conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to the Company's consolidated statements of operations.
Upon conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are 49 Table of Contents recorded to the Company's consolidated statements of operations. Determining the useful life of an intangible asset also requires judgment as different types of intangible assets have different lives.
Our future growth depends on our ability to expand our reach to new financial institution customers and increase adoption with existing customers as they broaden their use of our solutions within and across lines of business.
Our net losses include the operating results of SimpleNexus from the Acquisition Date. Factors Affecting Our Operating Results Market Adoption of Our Solution . Our future growth depends on our ability to expand our reach to new FI customers and increase adoption with existing customers as they broaden their use of our solutions within and across lines of business.
We used $4.3 million in investing activities in fiscal 2021 for the purchase of property and equipment and leasehold improvements to support the expansion of our business. 52 Table of Contents Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities The $15.9 million provided by financing activities in fiscal 2022 comprised principally of $13.9 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and $2.5 million in proceeds from stock issuances under the employee stock purchase plan, partially reduced by stock issuance costs of $0.2 million for shares issued in consideration for the SimpleNexus acquisition and principal payments of $0.3 million on a financing obligation for a lease arrangement that we are considered the owners for accounting purposes.
The $15.9 million provided by financing activities in fiscal 2022 comprised principally of $13.9 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options and $2.5 million in proceeds from stock issuances under the employee stock purchase plan, partially reduced by stock issuance costs of $0.2 million for shares issued in consideration for the SimpleNexus acquisition, and principal payments of $0.3 million on the financing obligation.
Our subscription revenues in fiscal 2020 were $103.3 million or 74.7% of total revenues, $162.4 million or 79.5% of total revenues in fiscal 2021, and $224.9 million or 82.1% of total revenues in fiscal 2022, representing a 47.6% compound annual growth rate. Our subscription-based revenues include $3.7 million from SimpleNexus from the Acquisition Date.
Our subscription revenues in fiscal 2021 were $162.4 million or 79.5% of total revenues, $224.9 million or 82.1% of total revenues in fiscal 2022, and $344.8 million or 84.4% of total revenues in fiscal 2023, representing a 45.7% compound annual growth rate.
Determining the useful life of an intangible asset also requires judgment as different types of intangible assets have different lives. 54 Table of Contents Income Taxes Accrued income taxes are reported as a component of either accounts receivable or other accrued liabilities, as appropriate, in our consolidated balance sheets and reflect our estimate of income taxes to be paid or received.
Income Taxes Accrued income taxes are reported as a component of either accounts receivable or other accrued liabilities, as appropriate, in our consolidated balance sheets and reflect our estimate of income taxes to be paid or received.
On the Acquisition Date, we acquired SimpleNexus, a leading cloud-based mobile-first homeownership software company in the United States, for an aggregate purchase price of $933.6 million. As a result of the acquisition, SimpleNexus became a wholly owned subsidiary of nCino, Inc. Our consolidated results of operations for fiscal 2022 include the operating results of SimpleNexus from the Acquisition Date.
As a result, we expect the mix of our total revenues to become more heavily weighted toward subscription revenues. On the Acquisition Date, we acquired SimpleNexus, a leading cloud-based mobile-first homeownership software company in the U.S., for an aggregate purchase price of $933.6 million. As a result of the acquisition, SimpleNexus became a wholly owned subsidiary of nCino, Inc.
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2021 2022 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (8,998) $ 9,222 $ (19,229) Net cash used in investing activities (58,027) (4,338) (278,488) Net cash provided by financing activities 84,091 274,121 15,922 Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities The $19.2 million we used in operating activities in fiscal 2022 was driven by our net loss of $50.1 million, partially offset by $24.5 million in a non-cash benefit and $6.4 million generated by changes in working capital accounts.
Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 2023 Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ 9,222 $ (19,229) $ (15,381) Net cash used in investing activities (4,338) (278,488) (20,725) Net cash provided by financing activities 274,121 15,922 36,712 Net Cash Used in Operating Activities The $15.4 million used in operating activities in fiscal 2023 reflects our net loss of $101.8 million and $14.9 million used in changes in working capital accounts, partially offset by $101.3 million in non-cash charges.
The most significant driver of changes in our subscription revenue retention rate each year has historically been the number of new customers in prior years and the associated phased activation schedules for such customers. As our installed base and associated subscription revenues expanded in recent years, we have seen some moderation of our subscription revenue retention rate.
For fiscal 2021, 2022, and 2023, we had subscription revenue retention rates of 155%, 133%, and 148%, respectively. The most significant driver of changes in our subscription revenue retention rate each year has historically been the number of new customers in prior years and the associated phased activation schedules for such customers.
The $9.2 million provided by operating activities in fiscal 2021 reflects our net loss of $41.3 million, offset by $35.9 million in non-cash charges and $14.6 million generated by changes in working capital accounts.
The $19.2 million used in operating activities in fiscal 2022 reflects our net loss of $50.1 million, partially offset by $24.5 million in non-cash charges and $6.4 million generated by changes in working capital accounts.
Business Combinations We use our best estimates and assumptions to assign fair value to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired is recorded as goodwill. While we use our best estimates and assumptions, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 Cost of revenues (percentage shown in comparison to related revenues): Cost of subscription revenues $ 47,969 29.5 % $ 64,508 28.7 % Cost of professional services and other revenues 40,166 96.0 46,905 95.7 Total cost of revenues $ 88,135 43.1 $ 111,413 40.7 Gross profit $ 116,158 56.9 % $ 162,452 59.3 % Cost of Subscription Revenues Cost of subscription revenues increased $16.5 million for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021, generating a gross margin for subscription revenues of 71.3% compared to a gross margin of 70.5% for fiscal 2021.
Cost of Revenues and Gross Margin Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2022 2023 Cost of revenues (percentage shown in comparison to related revenues): Cost of subscription revenues $ 64,508 28.7 % $ 106,265 30.8 % Cost of professional services and other revenues 46,905 95.7 63,341 99.7 Total cost of revenues $ 111,413 40.7 $ 169,606 41.5 Gross profit $ 162,452 59.3 % $ 238,709 58.5 % Cost of Subscription Revenues Cost of subscription revenues increased $41.8 million for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022, generating a gross margin for subscription revenues of 69.2% compared to a gross margin of 71.3% for fiscal 2022.
General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation associated with our executive, finance, legal, human resources, information technology, compliance and other administrative personnel.
We expect research and development costs will decrease as a percentage of revenues as we leverage the investments we have made to date. General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, benefits and stock-based compensation associated with our executive, finance, legal, human resources, information technology, compliance and other administrative personnel.
General and administrative expenses also include accounting, auditing and legal professional services fees, travel and other corporate-related expenses, and allocated overhead, as well as acquisition-related expenses, which primarily consists of third-party expenses related to the acquisition of SimpleNexus, such as legal and other professional services fees.
General and administrative expenses also include accounting, auditing and legal professional services fees, travel and other corporate-related expenses, and allocated overhead, as well as acquisition-related expenses, such as legal and other professional services fees. We expect general and administrative expenses will decrease as a percentage of revenues as we leverage the investments we have made to date.
For U.S. income tax purposes, the option to currently deduct research and development expenditures is no longer available and requires taxpayers to capitalize and amortize these expenditures over either a five- or fifteen-year period. This will result in the repartition of our deferred tax asset balances from net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards to non-tax attribute deferred tax balances.
For U.S. income tax purposes, the option to deduct research and development expenditures is no longer available and thus requires us to capitalize and amortize these expenditures over either a five- or fifteen-year period.
Reaching and converting potential customers requires that we continue to invest in the growth and success of our sales force both in the United States and internationally. In addition, key to landing new customers is our ability to successfully take our existing customers live and help them achieve measurable returns on their investment, thereby turning them into referenceable accounts.
Key to landing new customers is our ability to successfully take our existing customers live and help them achieve measurable returns on their investment, thereby turning them into referenceable accounts.
Professional Services and Other Revenues Professional services and other revenues primarily consist of fees for deployment, configuration, and optimization services, as well as training. The majority of our professional services contracts are billed on a fixed price basis, and revenues are recognized over time based on a proportional performance methodology which utilizes input methods.
The majority of our professional services contracts revenues are recognized over time based on a proportional performance methodology which utilizes input methods. Professional services contracts are billed on a time and materials or fixed fee basis. Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations Most of our contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations.
Due to our continuing investment in growth, we recorded net losses attributable to nCino in fiscal 2020, 2021, and 2022 of $27.6 million, $40.5 million, and $49.4 million, respectively. Our net loss for fiscal 2022 includes $3.6 million in net losses from SimpleNexus from the Acquisition Date. Factors Affecting Our Operating Results Market Adoption of Our Solution .
Our subscription-based revenues include $3.7 million from SimpleNexus from the Acquisition Date for fiscal 2022 and $59.8 million for fiscal 2023. Due to our investments in growth, we recorded net losses attributable to nCino in fiscal 2021, 2022, and 2023 of $40.5 million, $49.4 million, and $102.7 million, respectively.
Operating Expenses Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing $ 59,731 29.2 % $ 82,901 30.3 % Research and development 58,263 28.5 79,363 29.0 General and administrative 40,772 20.0 71,545 26.1 Total operating expenses 158,766 77.7 233,809 85.4 Loss from operations $ (42,608) (20.8) % $ (71,357) (26.1) % Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses increased $23.2 million for fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021, primarily due to an increase of $18.2 million in personnel costs resulting mainly from an increase in headcount on the sales and marketing teams.
Operating Expenses Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2022 2023 Operating expenses: Sales and marketing $ 82,901 30.3 % $ 127,669 31.3 % Research and development 79,363 29.0 121,576 29.8 General and administrative 71,545 26.1 83,477 20.4 Total operating expenses 233,809 85.4 332,722 81.5 Loss from operations $ (71,357) (26.1) % $ (94,013) (23.0) % Sales and Marketing Sales and marketing expenses increased $44.8 million for fiscal 2023 compared to fiscal 2022, primarily due to an increase of $24.9 million in personnel costs, including stock-based compensation expense, mainly from an increase in average headcount, including headcount from the acquisition of SimpleNexus contributing for a full year in fiscal 2023 compared to less than a month in fiscal 2022.
The cash generated by working capital accounts was partially offset by an increase of $11.4 million in accounts receivable due to the timing of collections from customers, payments of $9.0 million of capitalized costs to obtain revenue contracts, which consisted primarily of sales commissions, and a $3.3 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets.
Cash used in working capital accounts was principally a function of a $26.8 million increase in accounts receivable due to the timing of billings and collections from customers, an increase of $12.2 million of capitalized costs to obtain revenue contracts, which primarily relates to payments for sales commissions as we expand our customer base, a decrease of $4.8 million in operating lease liabilities, a $3.4 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets, and a $1.2 million decrease in accrued expenses and other current liabilities.
Our net losses have been driven by our investments in developing the nCino Bank Operating System, expanding our sales and marketing organization, and scaling our finance and administrative functions to support our rapid growth. We expect to continue to incur operating losses for the foreseeable future.
Liquidity and Capital Resources As of January 31, 2023, we had $82.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, and an accumulated deficit of $310.3 million. Our net losses have been driven by our investments in developing the nCino Bank Operating System, expanding our sales and marketing organization, and scaling our finance and administrative functions to support our rapid growth.
Also contributing to the increase in personnel costs was expatriate tax equalization expenses of $2.7 million. Amortization expense for acquired customer relationships and trade name increased $0.6 million related to the acquisition of SimpleNexus.
Amortization expense for acquired customer relationships and trade name increased $8.8 million related to the acquisition of SimpleNexus.
Cash generated by working capital accounts was principally a function of a $30.3 million increase in deferred revenue as we expanded our customer base and renewed existing customers, a $6.7 million increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities, and a $1.3 million increase in accounts payable.
The cash used in working capital accounts was partially offset by a $33.5 million increase in deferred revenue, as we expanded our customer base and renewed existing customers.
See Note 14 "Leases" and Note 15 "Commitments and Contingencies" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information. On February 11, 2022, we entered into a credit agreement for a senior secured revolving credit facility of up to $50.0 million.
See Note 19 "Restructuring" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.
See Note 7 "Business Combinations" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information. SimpleNexus offers a suite of products that enables loan officers, borrowers, real estate agents, settlement agents and others to easily engage in the homeownership process from any internet-enabled device.
Our consolidated results of operations for fiscal 2022 and 2023 include the operating results of SimpleNexus from the Acquisition Date. See Note 7 "Business Combinations" of the notes to our consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
The following table reconciles non-GAAP operating loss to loss from operations, the most directly comparable financial measure, calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2021 2022 GAAP loss from operations $ (28,170) $ (42,608) $ (71,357) Adjustments Amortization of intangible assets 1,748 3,205 4,907 Stock-based compensation expense 5,745 25,208 28,477 Acquisition-related expenses — — 10,006 Fees and expenses related to the Antitrust Matters — — 10,326 Total adjustments 7,493 28,413 53,716 Non-GAAP operating loss $ (20,677) $ (14,195) $ (17,641) Liquidity and Capital Resources As of January 31, 2022, we had $88.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, and an accumulated deficit of $209.6 million.
In addition, other companies may use other measures to evaluate their performance, or may calculate non-GAAP measures differently, all of which could reduce the usefulness of our non-GAAP financial measures as tools for comparison. 45 Table of Contents The following table reconciles non-GAAP operating loss to loss from operations, the most directly comparable financial measure, calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP (in thousands): Fiscal Year Ended January 31, ($ in thousands) 2021 2022 2023 GAAP loss from operations $ (42,608) $ (71,357) $ (94,013) Adjustments Amortization of intangible assets 3,205 4,907 28,200 Stock-based compensation expense 25,208 28,477 50,232 Acquisition-related expenses — 10,006 2,276 Litigation expenses 1 — 10,326 6,147 Restructuring and related charges 2 — — 5,017 Total adjustments 28,413 53,716 91,872 Non-GAAP operating loss $ (14,195) $ (17,641) $ (2,141) 1 Represents legal expenses related to the Antitrust Matters and a shareholder derivative lawsuit. 2 Stock-based compensation benefit of $0.2 million related to restructuring is included on the stock-based compensation expense line item.
For example, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to "fiscal 2022" refer to the fiscal year ended January 31, 2022. 36 Table of Contents Overview nCino is a leading global provider of cloud-based software for financial institutions.
For example, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to "fiscal 2023" refer to the fiscal year ended January 31, 2023. 33 Table of Contents The following section of this Form 10-K discusses our financial condition and results of operations for fiscal 2023 and 2022 and year-to-year comparisons between fiscal 2023 and 2022.
The increase in sales and marketing expenses also included a $1.1 million increase in allocated overhead costs and a $0.7 million increase in outside consulting fees due to growth supporting our continued business expansion.
The increase in cost of professional services and other revenues also included an increase of $1.7 million in allocated overhead costs due to growth supporting our business, an increase of $0.8 million in travel-related costs, and a $0.4 million increase in reimbursable travel and related expenses for the professional services organization.
Third party professional fees increased $2.5 million for fiscal 2021 compared to the fiscal 2020, attributable to an increase of contract research and development spend. The increase in research and development expenses for fiscal 2021 was partially offset by a decrease of $0.4 million in travel costs due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions.
The increase in research and development expenses also included an increase of $3.9 million in allocated overhead costs due to growth supporting our continued business expansion and an increase of $1.0 million in travel-related costs, partially offset by a $4.0 million decrease in third party professional fees as a result of lower contract research and development spend.
Without the effect of the additional stock-based compensation expense, our professional services and other gross margin increase for fiscal 2021 was primarily due to the decrease in aforementioned non-reimbursable travel and effective billing rates.
The decrease in our professional services and other gross margin for fiscal 2023 was primarily due to a decline in realized effective billing and utilization rates in our professional services teams.