Biggest changeWe expect to maintain this full valuation allowance in the United States for the foreseeable future as it is more likely than not that the assets will not be realized based on our history of losses. 47 Table of Content s Results of Operations Comparison of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 The following table sets forth our results of operations together with the dollar and percentage change for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Years Ended December 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2024 2023 Amount Percent Revenue $ 1,263,963 $ 944,285 $ 319,678 34 % Costs and expenses Transaction expenses 431,604 329,113 102,491 31 % Customer support and operations 83,918 82,521 1,397 2 % Marketing 303,799 234,417 69,382 30 % Technology and development 269,817 219,939 49,878 23 % General and administrative 195,857 179,372 16,485 9 % Depreciation and amortization 18,054 13,118 4,936 38 % Total costs and expenses 1,303,049 1,058,480 244,569 23 % Loss from operations (39,086) (114,195) 75,109 (66) % Interest income 8,077 7,447 630 8 % Interest expense (3,241) (2,352) (889) 38 % Other income (expense), net 3,999 (2,838) 6,837 (241) % Loss before provision for income taxes (30,251) (111,938) 81,687 (73) % Provision for income taxes 6,727 5,902 825 14 % Net loss $ (36,978) $ (117,840) $ 80,862 (69) % The following discussion and analysis is for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Biggest changeResults of Operations Comparison of the Years Ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 The following table sets forth our results of operations together with the dollar and percentage change for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024: Years Ended December 31, Change (dollars in thousands) 2025 2024 Amount Percent Revenue $ 1,635,147 $ 1,263,963 $ 371,184 29 % Costs and expenses Transaction expenses 549,480 431,604 117,876 27 % Customer support and operations 101,226 83,918 17,308 21 % Marketing 342,903 303,799 39,104 13 % Technology and development 313,907 269,817 44,090 16 % General and administrative 225,129 195,857 29,272 15 % Depreciation and amortization 25,034 18,054 6,980 39 % Total costs and expenses 1,557,679 1,303,049 254,630 20 % Income (loss) from operations 77,468 (39,086) 116,554 nm Interest income 7,699 8,077 (378) (5) % Interest expense (7,612) (3,241) (4,371) 135 % Other income (expense), net (5,927) 3,999 (9,926) nm Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 71,628 (30,251) 101,879 nm Provision for income taxes 3,695 6,727 (3,032) (45) % Net income (loss) $ 67,933 $ (36,978) $ 104,911 nm __________ nm = not meaningful 49 Table of Contents The following discussion and analysis is for the year ended December 31, 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
(2) Acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $0.8 million in restructuring charges incurred, $0.5 million of non-recurring legal charges, and $0.2 million related to the change in the fair value of the holdback liability associated with the acquisition of Rewire.
Acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs for the year ended December 31, 2024 consisted primarily of $0.8 million in restructuring charges incurred, $0.5 million of non-recurring legal charges, and $0.2 million related to the change in the fair value of the holdback liability associated with the acquisition of Rewire.
Revenue is recognized, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for services provided, when control of these services is transferred to our customers, which is the time the funds have been delivered to the intended recipient.
Revenue is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for services provided, when control of these services is transferred to our customers, which is the time the funds have been delivered to the intended recipient.
Given the nature of our business, new customer acquisition marketing investments may negatively impact net loss and Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter they are acquired, but are expected to favorably impact net loss and Adjusted EBITDA in subsequent periods as many customers continue to send transactions in the periods after they are acquired.
Given the nature of our business, new customer acquisition marketing investments may negatively impact net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA in the quarter they are acquired, but are expected to favorably impact net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA in subsequent periods as many customers continue to send transactions in the periods after they are acquired.
Our primary uses of cash from operating activities have been for advertising expenses used to attract new customers, transaction expenses that include fees paid to payment processors and disbursement partners, personnel-related expenses, technology, and other general corporate expenditures.
Our primary uses of cash from operating activities have been for transaction expenses that include fees paid to payment processors and disbursement partners, advertising expenses used to attract new customers, personnel-related costs, technology expenses, and other general corporate expenditures.
In recent periods, we have supplemented those cash flows with borrowings on our 2021 Revolving Credit Facility, primarily to support customer transaction volumes during peak periods and weekends, which we expect to continue to do in the future.
In recent periods, we have supplemented those cash flows with borrowings on our 2021 Revolving Credit Facility and 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, primarily to support customer transaction volumes during peak periods and weekends, which we expect to continue to do in the future.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the average term of outstanding borrowings under our 2021 Revolving Credit Facility was approximately four days. Operations continue to be substantially funded by the existing cash we have on hand and ongoing utilization of the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility (including the letter of credit sub-facility).
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the average term of outstanding borrowings under our 2021 Revolving Credit Facility and 2025 Revolving Credit Facility was approximately four days. Operations continue to be substantially funded by the existing cash we have on hand and ongoing utilization of the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility (including the letter of credit sub-facility).
From time to time we do enter into short-term leases that have lease terms of less than 12 months, and are typically month-to-month in nature. As described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, we elected not to record leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets if the lease term is 12 months or less.
From time to time we do enter into short-term leases that have lease terms of less than twelve months, and are typically month-to-month in nature. As described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements, we elected not to record leases on our Consolidated Balance Sheets if the lease term is twelve months or less.
You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this Form 10-K. This section generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
You should, therefore, not rely on these forward-looking statements as representing our views as of any date subsequent to the date of this Form 10-K. This section generally discusses the results of our operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
For example, active customers and send volume generally peak as customers send gifts for regional and global holidays including, most notably, in the fourth quarter around the Christmas holiday. This seasonality typically drives higher fourth quarter customer acquisition, which generally results in higher fourth quarter marketing costs and transaction losses.
For example, active customers and send volume generally peak as customers send gifts for regional and global holidays including, most notably, in the fourth quarter around the Christmas holiday. This seasonality typically drives higher fourth quarter customer acquisition, which generally results in higher fourth quarter marketing spend and transaction losses.
For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to the year ended December 31, 2022, please refer to Part I, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
For a discussion of the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, please refer to Part I, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our rate of revenue growth, the expansion of our sales and marketing activities, the timing and extent of expansion into new corridors, and the timing of introductions of new products and enhancements of existing products, and other strategic investments.
Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our rate of revenue growth, the expansion of our sales and marketing activities, the timing and extent of expansion into new corridors, and the timing of introductions of new products and enhancements of existing products, share repurchases, and other strategic investments.
In addition, as discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we expect that our operating expenses may continue to increase to support the continued growth of our business, including increased investments in our technology to support product improvements, new product development, and geographic expansion.
In addition, as discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we expect that our operating expenses may continue to increase to support the 52 Table of Contents continued growth of our business, including increased investments in our technology to support product improvements, new product development, and geographic expansion.
Conversely, we typically observe lower customer acquisition and existing customer activity through most of the first quarter, especially in regions that experience favorable seasonality in the fourth quarter.
Conversely, we typically observe lower customer acquisition and transaction activity through most of the first quarter, especially in regions that experience favorable seasonality in the fourth quarter.
Revenue from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads is reduced by customer promotions. For example, we may, from time to time, waive transaction fees for first-time customers, or provide customers with better foreign exchange rates on their first transaction.
Revenue from transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads is reduced by sales incentives, including customer promotions. For example, we may, from time to time, waive transaction fees for first-time customers, or provide customers with better foreign exchange rates on their first transaction.
Customers engage us to perform one integrated service—collect the customer’s money and deliver funds to the intended recipient in the currency requested. Payment is generally due from the customer upfront upon initiation of a transaction, when the customer simultaneously agrees to our terms and conditions.
For our global money movement product, customers engage us to perform one integrated service—collect the customer’s money and deliver funds to the intended recipient in the currency requested. Payment is generally due from the customer upfront upon initiation of a transaction, when the customer simultaneously agrees to our terms and conditions.
While shifts in our corridor mix could impact the trends in our global business, including send volume and customer economics, we have the ability to optimize these corridors over the long term based on their specific dynamics. Seasonality Our operating results and metrics are subject to seasonality, which may result in fluctuations in our quarterly revenues and operating results.
While shifts in our corridor mix could impact the trends in our global business, including send volume and customer economics, we have the ability to optimize these corridors over the long term based on their specific dynamics. 46 Table of Contents Seasonality Our operating results and key metrics are subject to seasonality, which may result in fluctuations in our quarterly revenues and operating results.
The acquisition and integration costs are primarily related to the Rewire acquisition and primarily include external legal, accounting, valuation, and due diligence costs, advisory and other professional services fees necessary to integrate acquired businesses, and the change in the fair value of the holdback liability as part of the acquisition of Rewire.
(“Rewire”) and primarily include external legal, accounting, valuation, and due diligence costs, advisory and other professional services fees necessary to integrate acquired businesses, and the change in the fair value of the holdback liability as part of the acquisition of Rewire.
It also results in higher transactions and transaction expenses, along with higher working capital needs. Other periods of favorable seasonality include Ramadan/Eid, Lunar New Year/Tết, and Mother’s Day, although the impact is generally lower than the seasonality we see in the fourth quarter and the timing of some of these holidays varies from year to year.
It also results in higher transactions and transaction expenses, along with higher working capital needs. Other periods of favorable seasonality include Ramadan/Eid, Lunar New Year/Tết, and Mother’s Day, although these effects are generally smaller than the seasonality we see in the fourth quarter and the timing of some of these holidays varies from year to year.
Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense includes depreciation on property and equipment and leasehold improvements, as well as the amortization of internal-use software costs and intangible assets. Interest Income Interest income consists primarily of interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents. Interest Expense Interest expense consists primarily of the interest expense on our borrowings.
Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense includes depreciation on property and equipment, and leasehold improvements, as well as the amortization of internal-use software costs and intangible assets. 48 Table of Contents Interest Income Interest income consists primarily of interest income earned on our cash and cash equivalents.
As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 15% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 19% for the year ended December 31, 2023, as we continue to leverage efficiencies in our general and administrative functions.
As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 14% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 15% for the year ended December 31, 2024, as we continue to leverage efficiencies in our general and administrative functions.
When we accept a transaction and process the designated payment method of the customer, we become obligated to our customer to complete the payment transaction, at which time a receivable is recorded, along with a corresponding customer liability. None of our contracts contains a significant financing component.
When we accept a transaction and process the designated payment method of the customer, we become obligated to our customer to complete the payment transaction, at which time a receivable is recorded, along with a corresponding customer liability. None of our contracts contain a significant financing component. Refer to Note 3.
Customer support and operations expenses also include corporate communication costs and professional services fees. 46 Table of Content s Marketing Marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising costs used to attract new customers, including branding-related expenses.
Customer support and operations expenses also include corporate communication costs and professional services fees. Marketing Marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising costs used to attract new customers, including branding-related expenses.
Active Customers Active customers, measured as of the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 were as follows: December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Active customers 7,780 5,911 4,188 We believe that the number of our active customers is an important indicator of customer engagement, customer retention, and the overall growth of our business.
Active Customers Active customers, measured as of the quarterly periods ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, were as follows: December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 2023 Active customers 9,279 7,780 5,911 We believe that the number of our active customers is an important indicator of customer engagement, customer retention, and the overall growth of our business.
Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net is primarily driven by unrealized losses and gains on foreign exchange remeasurements of certain foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Provision for Income Taxes The provision for income taxes increased $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net is primarily driven by unrealized losses and gains on foreign exchange remeasurements of certain foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Provision for Income Taxes The provision for income taxes decreased $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
Our customers mostly send from the United States and Canada. Our customers and their recipients are located in over 170 countries and territories across the globe; the largest receive countries by send volume include India, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Our customers mostly send from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other countries in Europe. Our customers and their recipients are located in over 175 countries and territories across the globe. Our largest receive countries by send volume include India, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Most contracts are typically cancellable within a period of less than one year, although some of our larger software or cloud service subscriptions require multi-year commitments. As of December 31, 2024, we had approximately $37.7 million in total purchase commitments under these arrangements, of which $23.0 million are expected to be paid within the next year.
Most contracts are typically cancellable within a period of less than one year, although some of our larger software or cloud service subscriptions require multi-year commitments. As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately $133.9 million in total purchase commitments under these arrangements, of which $30.4 million are expected to be paid within the next year.
These factors evolve over time, and periods of significant currency appreciation or depreciation, whether in send or receive currencies, changes to global migration patterns or immigration policy, and changes to digital adoption trends may shift the timing and volume of transactions, or the number of customers using our service. In addition, foreign currency movements impact our business in numerous ways.
These factors evolve over time, and periods of significant currency appreciation or depreciation, whether in send or receive currencies, changes to global migration patterns, immigration policy, or international trade, and changes to digital adoption trends may shift the timing and volume of transactions, or the number of customers using our service.
The increase was primarily driven by a 32% increase in active customers period over period, continued strength in the retention of existing customers, favorable customer behavior based on foreign currency movement, and a continued mix shift trending towards digital disbursements.
The increase was primarily driven by a 19% increase in active customers period over period, continued strength in the retention of existing customers, favorable customer behavior based on foreign currency movement, send volume for high-amount senders, and a continued mix shift trending towards digital disbursements.
Interest Expense Interest expense increased by $0.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to draws on the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility.
Interest Expense Interest expense increased by $4.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to draws on the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility and the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility.
We also routinely enter into marketing and advertising contracts, software subscriptions and other service arrangements, including cloud infrastructure arrangements, which are generally entered into in the ordinary course of business, and that can include minimum purchase quantities, requiring us to utilize cash on hand to fulfill these amounts. Refer to “Contractual Obligations and Commitments” discussed further below.
We also routinely enter into marketing and advertising contracts, software subscriptions, and other service arrangements, including cloud infrastructure arrangements and compliance-application related arrangements, which are generally entered into in the ordinary course of business, and that can include minimum service quantities, requiring us to utilize cash on hand to fulfill these amounts.
In the future, we may also attempt to raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities or through equity-linked securities, and the ownership of our existing stockholders would be diluted.
Refer to “Contractual Obligations and Commitments” discussed further below. In the future, we may also attempt to raise additional capital through the sale of equity securities or through equity-linked securities, and the ownership of our existing stockholders would be diluted.
These limitations include the following: • although depreciation and amortization are noncash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditures or other capital commitments; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the effect of income taxes that may represent a reduction in cash available to us; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the effect of gains and losses from the remeasurement of foreign currency assets and liabilities into their functional currency; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes noncash charges associated with the donation of our common stock in connection with our Pledge 1% commitment, which is recorded in general and administrative expenses; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense, net, which has recently been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense for our business and an important part of our compensation strategy; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain transaction costs, related to acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs.
These limitations include the following: • although depreciation and amortization are noncash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditures or other capital commitments; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the effect of income taxes that may represent a reduction in cash available to us; • Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the changes in other (income) expense, net, primarily driven by the effect of gains and losses from the remeasurement of foreign currency assets and liabilities into their functional currency; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes noncash charges associated with the donation of our common stock in connection with our Pledge 1% commitment, which is recorded in general and administrative expenses; • Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense, net and payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation expense, net.
Refer to Note 6. Business Combinations and Note 13. Restructuring Initiatives in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on these costs.
Refer to Note 7. Business Combinations in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on these costs.
As a percentage of revenue, technology and development expenses decreased to 21% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 23% for the year ended December 31, 2023, as we benefited from increasing efficiencies.
As a percentage of revenue, technology and development expenses decreased to 19% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 21% for the year ended December 31, 2024, as we benefited from increasing efficiencies, including the usage of AI.
We do not have any capitalized contract acquisition costs. 53 Table of Content s Impairment assessments We monitor conditions related to long-lived assets and test for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable, such as historical operating and/or cash flow losses of an asset group.
Impairment Assessments We monitor conditions related to long-lived assets and test for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amount may not be recoverable, such as historical operating and/or cash flow losses of an asset group.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net loss adjusted by (i) interest (income) expense, net; (ii) provision for income taxes; (iii) noncash charges of depreciation and amortization; (iv) gains and losses from the remeasurement of foreign currency assets and liabilities into their functional currency; (v) noncash charges associated with our donation of common stock in connection with our Pledge 1% commitment; (vi) noncash stock-based compensation expense, net; and (vii) certain acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs.
Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as net income (loss) adjusted by (i) interest (income) expense, net; (ii) provision for income taxes; (iii) noncash charges of depreciation and amortization; (iv) other (income) expense, net; (v) noncash charges associated with our donation of common stock in connection with our Pledge 1% commitment; (vi) noncash stock-based compensation expense, net; (vii) payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation expense, net; and (viii) certain acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs.
Management of Risk and Fraud We manage fraud (e.g., through identity theft) and other illegitimate activity (e.g., money laundering) by utilizing our proprietary risk models, which include machine learning processes, early warning systems, bespoke rules, and manual investigation processes.
Management of Risk and Fraud We manage fraud (e.g., through identity theft) and other illegitimate activity (e.g., money laundering) by utilizing our proprietary risk models, which include machine learning, early warning signals, bespoke rules, and manual investigation processes. These capabilities are enhanced by AI to improve detection accuracy and automation.
As a reflection of this growth, send volume increased 38% to $54.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, as compared to $39.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023.
As a reflection of this growth, send volume increased 37% to $74.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to $54.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Customer Acquisition Costs Efficiently acquiring customers is critical to our growth and maintaining attractive customer economics, which are impacted by online marketing competition, our ability to effectively target the right demographic, and competitive environment. We have a history of successfully monitoring customer acquisition costs and will continue to be strategic and disciplined toward customer acquisition.
Customer Acquisition Costs Efficiently acquiring customers is critical to our growth and maintaining attractive customer economics, which are impacted by online marketing competition, our ability to effectively target the right demographic, and a competitive environment.
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Changes Global macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, including inflation, currency fluctuations, immigration and immigration policy, regulatory changes, trade and regulatory policies, regional and global conflicts, global crises and natural disasters, unemployment, potential recession, and the rate of digital remittance adoption impact demand for our services and the options that we can offer.
Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Changes Global macroeconomic and geopolitical factors, including inflation, currency fluctuations, immigration and immigration policy, regulatory changes, trade and regulatory policies, including imposition of trade restrictions, taxes and tariffs, and any related market or economic uncertainty or slowdown, regional and global conflicts, global crises and natural disasters, unemployment, potential recession, and the rate of digital cross-border payment adoption impact demand for our services and the options that we can offer.
Additionally, the number of business days in a quarter and the day of the week that the last day of the quarter falls on may also introduce variability in our results, working capital balances, or cash flows period over period. 45 Table of Content s Our Technology We will continue to invest significant resources in our technology.
Additionally, the number of business days in a quarter and the day of the week that the last day of the quarter falls on may also introduce variability in our results, working capital balances, or cash flows period over period.
Common Stock within the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further detail on the donation of common stock.
Leases in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Send volume increased 38%, to $54.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $39.5 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by the increase in active customers.
Send volume increased 37%, to $74.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $54.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024, driven primarily by the increase in active customers.
Net cash used in investing activities was $17.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 , a decrease of $32.3 million , compared to net cash used in investing activities of $50.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 .
Net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $19.9 million, as compared to net cash used in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $50.0 million.
The increase was primarily due to an $80.5 million, or 30%, increase in direct costs associated with processing a higher volume of our customers’ remittance transactions and the disbursement of our customers’ funds to their recipients, and a $19.6 million increase in our provision for transaction losses.
The increase was primarily due to an $85.4 million, or 25%, increase in direct costs associated with processing a higher volume of our customers’ global money movement transactions and the disbursement of our customers’ funds to their recipients, and a $27.9 million increase in our provision for transaction losses.
The decrease was primarily driven by the increase in net repayments on our 2021 Revolving Credit Facility of $260.0 million and the settlement of amounts previously held back for the Rewire acquisition of $10.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2024, offset by the repayment of assumed indebtedness of $17.1 million that occurred in the year ended December 31, 2023.
This change was primarily driven by net repayments on our 2021 Revolving Credit Facility of $130.0 million and the settlement of amounts previously held back for the Rewire acquisition of $10.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2024.
Technology and Development Expenses Technology and development expenses increased $49.9 million, or 23%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was driven by $41.2 million in personnel-related expenses, net of personnel-related expenses capitalized as internal-use software.
Technology and Development Expenses Technology and development expenses increased $44.1 million, or 16%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase was driven by a $34.5 million increase in personnel-related costs, net of personnel-related costs capitalized as internal-use software.
The increase was primarily driven by a $1.0 million increase in personnel-related costs compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. As a percentage of revenue, customer support and operations expenses decreased to 7% for the year ended December 31, 2024, from 9% for the year ended December 31, 2023.
In addition, the increase was driven by a $7.0 million increase in personnel-related costs compared to the year ended December 31, 2024. As a percentage of revenue, marketing expenses decreased to 21% for the year ended December 31, 2025, from 24% for the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to efficiencies in digital and brand marketing.
Our changes in operating cash flows are heavily impacted by the timing of customer transactions and, in particular, the day of the week that the year end falls on, including holidays and long weekends.
Activity in the customer funds assets and liabilities is heavily impacted by the timing of customer transactions and, in particular, the day of the week that the year end falls on, including holidays and long weekends.
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $127.4 million, a decrease of $254.1 million, compared to net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023, of $126.7 million.
Net cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $42.4 million, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $6.3 million.
These models and processes allow us to achieve and maintain fraud loss rates within desired guardrails, as well as tune our risk models to target other illegitimate activity.
These models and processes allow us to achieve and maintain fraud loss rates within desired guardrails, as well as continuously refine our risk models to address new risks.
Transaction Expenses Transaction expenses increased $102.5 million , or 31%, to $431.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $329.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Transaction Expenses Transaction expenses increased $117.9 million , or 27%, to $549.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to $431.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
We continue to expand our customer base by launching new send and receive corridors, by continuing to innovate on existing and new products, and by providing the most trusted financial services for customers with cross-border financial needs.
Attracting New Customers Our continued ability to attract new customers is a key driver for our long-term growth. We continue to expand our customer base by launching new send and receive corridors, innovating existing and new products, and providing the most trusted financial services for customers with cross-border financial needs.
Using compliance and risk assessment tools, we perform a transaction risk assessment on individual transactions to determine whether a transaction should be accepted.
This service comprises of a single performance obligation to complete transactions for our customers. Using compliance and risk assessment tools, we perform a transaction risk assessment on individual transactions to determine whether a transaction should be accepted.
Revenue Revenue increased $319.7 million, or 34%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Revenue Revenue increased $371.2 million, or 29%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
These investments will allow us to introduce new and innovative products, add features to current products, enhance the customer and recipient experience, grow our payment and disbursement network, invest in our risk and security infrastructure, and continue to secure data in accordance with evolving best practices and legal requirements.
Our Technology We continue to invest significant resources in our technology to support the development of new and innovative products, add features to existing offerings, and enhance the customer and recipient experience. The investments also grow our payment and disbursement network, strengthen our risk and security infrastructure, and maintain data protection in accordance with evolving best practices and legal requirements.
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more comprehensive description of current business concentrations.
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Evolving regulatory developments may influence customer behavior and transaction volumes.
We believe that our cash, cash equivalents, and funds available under the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we repurchased $23.9 million of our common stock in open market transactions. We believe that our cash, cash equivalents, and funds available under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to meet our working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months.
Leases in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 52 Table of Content s Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2024, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements As of December 31, 2025, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, or capital resources.
The calculation of this non-GAAP measure discussed below may differ from other similarly titled metrics used by other companies, analysts, or investors. 49 Table of Content s We use Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure to supplement net loss.
We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides meaningful supplemental information for management and investors in assessing our historical and future operating performance. The calculation of this non-GAAP measure discussed below may differ from other similarly titled metrics used by other companies, analysts, or investors. We use Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure to supplement net income (loss).
Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net, primarily includes foreign currency exchange gains and losses due to remeasurement of certain foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities. Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes in certain foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business and state income taxes in the United States.
Interest Expense Interest expense consists primarily of the interest expense on our borrowings. Other Income (Expense), Net Other income (expense), net, primarily includes foreign currency exchange gains and losses due to remeasurement of certain foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities.
Acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs for the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily represent expenses related to the acquisition of Rewire. 50 Table of Content s Liquidity and Capital Resources Sources of Liquidity and Material Future Cash Requirements As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, our principal sources of liquidity were cash and cash equivalents of $368.1 million and $323.7 million, respectively, as well as funds available under the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility, which we entered into in September 2021.
Liquidity and Capital Resources Sources of Liquidity and Material Future Cash Requirements As of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity were cash and cash equivalents of $542.4 million and $368.1 million, respectively, as well as funds available under the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility and 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, which we entered into in September 2021 and June 2025, respectively.
Investing Activities Cash used in investing activities consists primarily of purchases of property and equipment, capitalization of internal-use software, and cash paid for acquisitions of businesses, net of acquired cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash.
Investing Activities Cash used in investing activities consists primarily of purchases of property and equipment, net originations from consumer receivables, and the capitalization of internal-use software.
Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization increased $4.9 million, or 38%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase is primarily driven by an increase in amortization of internal-use software.
Depreciation and Amortization Depreciation and amortization increased $7.0 million, or 39%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily driven by an increase in amortization of internal-use software. 50 Table of Contents Interest Income Interest income decreased by an immaterial amount for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2024.
We plan to continue to acquire new customers through digital marketing channels and word-of-mouth referrals from existing customers, and by exploring new customer acquisition channels.
Growth in new customer categories, as well as product and geographic expansion, are contributing to broader acquisition. We continue to acquire new customers through digital marketing channels and word-of-mouth referrals from existing customers.
The decrease was primarily due to process improvements and automation across customer support headcount at internal and third-party customer support sites. 48 Table of Content s Marketing Expenses Marketing expenses increased $69.4 million, or 30%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, primarily due to an increase of $56.2 million in advertising expense and other targeted marketing expense, including online and offline marketing spend and promotion costs to acquire new customers.
Marketing Expenses Marketing expenses increased $39.1 million, or 13%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase of $26.2 million in advertising expense and other targeted marketing expense, including online and offline marketing spend and promotion costs to acquire new customers.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, the most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP, for each of the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2024 2023 2022 Net loss $ (36,978) $ (117,840) $ (114,019) Add: Interest income, net (4,836) (5,095) (2,847) Provision for income taxes 6,727 5,902 1,043 Depreciation and amortization 18,054 13,118 6,724 Foreign exchange (gain) loss (4,394) 2,603 (5,261) Donation of common stock (1) 2,587 4,600 1,972 Stock-based compensation expense, net 152,137 136,967 95,293 Acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs (2) 1,468 4,197 3,462 Adjusted EBITDA $ 134,765 $ 44,452 $ (13,633) __________________ (1) Refer to Note 11.
The restructuring costs are primarily related to severance and other associated costs; and • Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently from how we calculate this measure or not at all, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure. 51 Table of Contents The following table sets forth a reconciliation of net income (loss), the most directly comparable financial measure prepared in accordance with GAAP, to Adjusted EBITDA, for each of the periods indicated: Years Ended December 31, (in thousands) 2025 2024 (2) 2023 (2) Net income (loss) $ 67,933 $ (36,978) $ (117,840) Add: Interest income, net (87) (4,836) (5,095) Provision for income taxes 3,695 6,727 5,902 Depreciation and amortization 25,034 18,054 13,118 Other (income) expense, net 5,927 (4,394) 2,603 Donation of common stock (1) 3,336 2,587 4,600 Stock-based compensation expense, net 155,114 152,137 136,967 Payroll taxes related to stock-based compensation expense, net 7,059 6,439 5,746 Acquisition, integration, restructuring, and other costs (3) 4,179 1,468 4,197 Adjusted EBITDA $ 272,190 $ 141,204 $ 50,198 __________________ (1) Refer to Note 12.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments Our principal commitments consist of standby letters of credit, long-term leases, and other purchase commitments entered into in the normal course of business.
T he change was also impacted by the repayment of assumed indebtedness of $17.1 million that occurred in the year ended December 31, 2023. Contractual Obligations and Commitments Our principal commitments consist of standby letters of credit, long-term leases, and other purchase commitments entered into in the normal course of business.
This was the result of a 23% increase in headcount compared to the year ended December 31, 2023, as part of our continued investment in our technology. The increase in technology and development expense was also driven by an $8.1 million increase in software costs for cloud services to support incremental transaction volume.
The increase in technology and development expense was also driven by a $5.6 million increase in software costs for cloud services to support incremental transaction volume.
General and Administrative General and administrative expenses consist primarily of personnel-related expenses for our finance, legal, compliance, human resources, facilities, administrative personnel, and other leadership functions, including salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation expense. General and administrative expenses also include professional services fees, software subscriptions, facilities, indirect taxes, credit losses, and other corporate expenses, including acquisition and integration expenses.
General and administrative expenses also include professional services fees, software subscriptions, facilities, indirect taxes, credit losses, and other corporate expenses, including acquisition and integration expenses.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, we cumulatively borrowed $1,453.0 million against this credit facility and repaid $1,583.0 million, including outstanding amounts from the prior year. As of December 31, 2024, we had no outstanding borrowings under the 2021 Revolving Credit Facility. As of December 31, 2024, we have unused borrowing capacity of $277.3 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2025, we cumulatively borrowed $6.8 billion and repaid $6.7 billion against these credit facilities. As of December 31, 2025, we had $155.0 million outstanding borrowings under the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, and had $323.2 million in unused borrowing capacity.
General and Administrative Expenses General and administrative expenses increased $16.5 million, or 9%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by a $24.4 million increase in personnel-related expenses resulting from a 24% increase in headcount compared to the year ended December 31, 2023.
Customer Support and Operations Expenses Customer support and operations expenses increased $17.3 million , or 21%, for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to the year ended December 31, 2024, primarily driven by a $13.0 million increase in personnel-related costs.
The 2021 Revolving Credit Facility was amended in December 2023 to increase the revolving commitments from $250.0 million (including a $60.0 million letter of credit sub-facility) to $325.0 million . We have historically financed our operations and capital expenditures primarily through cash generated from operations including transaction fees and foreign exchange spreads.
The 2021 Revolving Credit Facility was amended in December 2023 to increase the revolving commitments from $250.0 million (including a $60.0 million letter of credit sub-facility) to $325.0 million, and was replaced in June 2025 with the 2025 Revolving Credit Facility, which increased the revolving commitments to $550.0 million (including a $200.0 million letter of credit sub-facility).
Non-GAAP Financial Measures We regularly review the following non-GAAP measure to evaluate our performance, identify trends affecting our business, prepare financial projections, and make strategic decisions. We believe that this non-GAAP measure provides meaningful supplemental information for management and investors in assessing our historical and future operating performance.
The decrease is primarily due to lower taxable income in certain foreign jurisdictions and changes in uncertain tax positions. Non-GAAP Financial Measures We regularly review the following non-GAAP measure to evaluate our performance, identify trends affecting our business, prepare financial projections, and make strategic decisions.
We measure active customers to monitor the growth and performance of our customer base. The majority of our active customers send money for recurring, non-discretionary needs multiple times per month, providing a recurring revenue stream with high predictability and durability. Attracting New Customers Our continued ability to attract new customers is a key driver for our long-term growth.
The majority of our active customers send money for recurring, non-discretionary needs multiple times per month, providing a recurring revenue stream with high predictability and durability. Additionally, new customer categories, such as small- to mid-sized businesses, contribute often higher-value transactions as they send money to pay contractors, vendors, and employees.
Key Factors Affecting Our Performance Customer Retention and High Customer Engagement Our send volume is primarily driven by existing customers who regularly use our remittance product to send money to family and friends. We believe our mobile-first products and superior customer experience encourage high retention and repeat usage, which are significant though not the only drivers of our performance.
Key Factors Affecting Our Performance Customer Retention and High Customer Engagement Our send volume is primarily driven by existing customers, who regularly use our global money movement product to send money across borders to family and friends, as well as an increasing number of high-amount senders and businesses.
Building on its strong foundation, Remitly is expanding its suite of products to further its vision and transform lives around the world. Our Revenue Model For our remittance business, which represents substantially all of our revenue today, we generate revenue from transaction fees charged to customers and foreign exchange spreads applied to the amount the customer is sending.
Our Revenue Model For our global money movement product, which currently represents the substantial majority of our revenue, we earn revenue from transaction fees charged to customers and foreign exchange spreads applied to the amount the customer is sending.
For example, for performance marketing, we set rigorous customer acquisition targets that we continuously monitor to ensure a high return on investment over the long term, and we can increase or decrease this investment as desired.
For performance marketing, we set rigorous customer acquisition targets that we continuously monitor to drive a high long-term return on investment, adjusting spend dynamically based on performance and opportunity. This disciplined approach allows us to balance growth with profitability and to redeploy investment efficiently across customer categories and products.
Specifically, as a result of both growth and timing, we saw an increase in cash flow due to customer funds working capital changes of $80.9 million related to combined customer funds receivable, customer liabilities, disbursement prefunding, and trade settlement liability.
Specifically, as a result of timing, cash outflows were impacted by increases in both disbursement prefunding and customer funds receivable, partially offset by increases in customer liabilities and trade settlement liabilities.