RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following tables set forth our condensed consolidated statement of operations data and such data expressed as a percentage of revenues for each of the periods indicated.
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| Three Months Ended June 30, | | Six Months Ended June 30, | | Period-to-Period Change | | Period-to-Period Change | | |
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Revenue | $ | 42,802 | | | $ | 41,543 | | | $ | 85,099 | | | $ | 80,709 | | | $ | 1,259 | | 3.0 | % | | $ | 4,390 | | 5.4 | % | | |
Cost of revenue | 10,407 | | | 9,533 | | | 20,789 | | | 17,941 | | | 874 | | 9.2 | | | 2,848 | | 15.9 | | | |
Gross profit | 32,395 | | | 32,010 | | | 64,310 | | | 62,768 | | | 385 | | 1.2 | | | 1,542 | | 2.5 | | | |
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Sales and marketing | 16,156 | | | 15,159 | | | 32,102 | | | 29,791 | | | 997 | | 6.6 | | | 2,311 | | 7.8 | | | |
Research and development | 5,380 | | | 5,908 | | | 10,803 | | | 11,435 | | | (528) | | (8.9) | | | (632) | | (5.5) | | | |
General and administrative | 7,448 | | | 6,835 | | | 14,670 | | | 11,717 | | | 613 | | 9.0 | | | 2,953 | | 25.2 | | | |
Total operating expenses | 28,984 | | | 27,902 | | | 57,575 | | | 52,943 | | | 1,082 | | 3.9 | | | 4,632 | | 8.7 | | | |
Income from operations | 3,411 | | | 4,108 | | | 6,735 | | | 9,825 | | | (697) | | (17.0) | | | (3,090) | | (31.5) | | | |
Other income (expense): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income (expense) | 45 | | | (33) | | | 17 | | | (66) | | | 78 | | * | | 83 | | * | | |
Other income (expense) | 35 | | | (5) | | | — | | | (135) | | | 40 | | * | | 135 | | * | | |
Total other income (expense) | 80 | | | (38) | | | 17 | | | (201) | | | 118 | | * | | 218 | | * | | |
Income before income taxes | 3,491 | | | 4,070 | | | 6,752 | | | 9,624 | | | (579) | | (14.2) | | | (2,872) | | (29.8) | | | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,654 | | | (490) | | | 3,091 | | | (393) | | | 2,144 | | * | | 3,484 | | * | | |
Net income | $ | 1,837 | | | $ | 4,560 | | | $ | 3,661 | | | $ | 10,017 | | | $ | (2,723) | | (59.7) | % | | $ | (6,356) | | (63.5) | % | | |
* Not meaningful
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Revenue | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % |
Cost of revenue | 24.3 | | | 22.9 | | | 24.4 | | | 22.2 | |
Gross profit | 75.7 | | | 77.1 | | | 75.6 | | | 77.8 | |
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Sales and marketing | 37.7 | | | 36.5 | | | 37.7 | | | 36.9 | |
Research and development | 12.6 | | | 14.2 | | | 12.7 | | | 14.2 | |
General and administrative | 17.4 | | | 16.5 | | | 17.2 | | | 14.5 | |
Total operating expenses | 67.7 | | | 67.2 | | | 67.7 | | | 65.6 | |
Income from operations | 8.0 | | | 9.9 | | | 7.9 | | | 12.2 | |
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Interest income (expense) | 0.1 | | | (0.1) | | | 0.0 | | | (0.1) | |
Other income (expense) | 0.1 | | | 0.0 | | | 0.0 | | | (0.2) | |
Total other income (expense) | 0.2 | | | (0.1) | | | 0.0 | | | (0.2) | |
Income before income taxes | 8.2 | | | 9.8 | | | 7.9 | | | 11.9 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 3.9 | | | (1.2) | | | 3.6 | | | (0.5) | |
Net income | 4.3 | % | | 11.0 | % | | 4.3 | % | | 12.4 | % |
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense is included in the following line items in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
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Cost of revenue | $ | 1,171 | | | $ | 1,107 | | | $ | 2,314 | | | $ | 2,309 | |
Sales and marketing | 74 | | | 112 | | | 145 | | | 271 | |
Research and development | 32 | | | 44 | | | 63 | | | 107 | |
General and administrative | 217 | | | 384 | | | 442 | | | 792 | |
Total depreciation and amortization expense | $ | 1,494 | | | $ | 1,647 | | | $ | 2,964 | | | $ | 3,479 | |
REVENUE
We derive the majority of our revenue from subscription fees paid to us by our customers for access to and usage of our software solutions for a specified contract term, which is typically one year. A customer typically pays a recurring subscription fee based on a specified minimum amount of GMV or advertising spend that the customer expects to process through our platform. Subscription fees may also include implementation fees such as launch assistance and training fees. The remaining portion of a customer's fee is variable and is based on a specified percentage of GMV or advertising spend processed through our platform in excess of the customer's specified minimum GMV or advertising spend amount. In most cases, the specified percentage of excess GMV or advertising spend on which the variable fee is based is fixed and does not vary depending on the amount of the excess.
Because our customer contracts generally contain both subscription and variable pricing components, changes in GMV between periods do not translate directly or linearly into changes in our revenue. We use customized pricing structures for each of our customers depending upon the individual situation of the customer. For example, some customers may commit to a higher specified minimum GMV amount per month in exchange for a lower percentage fee on that committed GMV. In addition, the percentage fee assessed on the variable GMV in excess of the committed minimum for each customer is typically higher than the fee on the committed portion. As a result, our overall revenue could increase or decrease even without any change in overall GMV between periods, depending on which customers generated the GMV. In addition, changes in GMV from month to month for any individual customer that are below the specified minimum amount would have no effect on our revenue from that customer, and each customer may alternate between being over the committed amount or under it from month to month. For these reasons, while GMV is an important qualitative and long-term directional indicator, we do not regard it as a useful quantitative measurement of our historic revenues or as a predictor of future revenues.
We recognize subscription fees and implementation fees ratably over the contract period beginning on the date the customer has access to the software. In determining the amount of revenue to be recognized, we apply the following steps:
•Identify the promised services in the contract;
•Determine whether the promised services are performance obligations, including whether they are distinct in the context of the contract;
•Determine the transaction price;
•Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations based on estimated selling prices; and
•Recognize revenue as we satisfy each performance obligation.
We generally invoice our customers for subscription fees in advance, in monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments. We generally also invoice our customers for any implementation fees at the inception of the arrangement. Fees that have been invoiced in advance are initially recorded as deferred revenue and are generally recognized ratably over the contract term.
In general, we invoice and recognize variable revenue in the period in which the related GMV or advertising spend is processed.
Our customers are categorized as follows:
•Brands. We generally categorize a customer as a brand if it primarily focuses on selling its own proprietary products.
•Retailers. We generally categorize a customer as a retailer if it primarily focuses on selling third-party products.
•Other. Other is primarily comprised of strategic partnerships.
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
Revenue increased by 3.0%, or $1.3 million, to $42.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $41.5 million for the prior year period. The change was primarily due to a $4.1 million increase in subscription revenue compared to the prior year period, driven by positive net bookings, particularly from brands customers. Revenue from our brands customers increased 19.8%, or $3.2 million, compared to the prior year period, driven by an increase in new customers and expansions with existing customers. For the three months ended June 30, 2022, brands customers represented approximately 45% of our total revenue and 49% of total subscription revenue compared to approximately 38% and 44%, respectively, for the prior year period. Variable revenue decreased $2.8 million compared to the prior year period due to customers converting their variable fees to subscription fees upon their annual renewal, as well as moderation in GMV driven by factors such as federal stimulus and Amazon Prime Day occurring in the prior year.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
Revenue increased by 5.4%, or $4.4 million, to $85.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $80.7 million for the prior year period. The change was primarily due to a $9.3 million increase in subscription revenue compared to the prior year period, driven by strong net bookings, particularly from brands customers. Revenue from our brands customers increased 25.6%, or $7.7 million, compared to the prior period, driven by an increase in new customers and expansions with existing customers. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, brands customers represented approximately 45% of our total revenue and 49% of total subscription revenue compared to approximately 37% and 43%, respectively, for the prior year period. Variable revenue decreased $4.9 million compared to the prior year period due to customers converting their variable fees to subscription fees upon their annual renewal, as well as moderation in GMV driven by factors such as federal stimulus and Amazon Prime Day occurring in the prior year.
COST OF REVENUE
Cost of revenue primarily consists of:
•Salaries and personnel-related costs for employees providing services to our customers and supporting our platform infrastructure, including benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation;
•Co-location facility costs for our data centers;
•Infrastructure maintenance costs; and
•Fees we pay to credit card vendors in connection with our customers' payments to us.
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
Cost of revenue increased by 9.2%, or $0.9 million, to $10.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $9.5 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of increases of:
•$0.7 million in compensation and employee-related costs due to an increase in headcount to support the growth of our business and a higher level of service for brands; and
•$0.1 million in contractor costs primarily to support data scraping and our client services team.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
Cost of revenue increased by 15.9%, or $2.8 million, to $20.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $17.9 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of:
•$1.9 million in compensation and employee-related costs due to an increase in headcount to support the growth of our business and a higher level of service for brands;
•$0.6 million in contractor costs primarily to support data scraping and our client services team; and
•$0.3 million in software and website maintenance costs to support the growth of our business.
OPERATING EXPENSES
SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSE
Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of:
•Salaries and personnel-related costs for our sales and marketing employees, including benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation;
•Amortization of capitalized sales commissions and related incentive payments over their expected term of benefit;
•Marketing, advertising and promotional event programs; and
•Corporate communications.
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
Sales and marketing expense increased by 6.6%, or $1.0 million, to $16.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $15.2 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of compensation and employee-related costs due to an increase in headcount, as we continue to invest in resources to support the growth of our business.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
Sales and marketing expense increased by 7.8%, or $2.3 million, to $32.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $29.8 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of compensation and employee-related costs due to an increase in headcount, as we continue to invest in resources to support the growth of our business.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE
Research and development expense consists primarily of:
•Salaries and personnel-related costs for our research and development employees, including benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation;
•Costs related to the development, quality assurance and testing of new technology and enhancement of our existing platform technology; and
•Infrastructure and cloud computing expenses to support our platform.
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
Research and development expense decreased by 8.9%, or $0.5 million, to $5.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $5.9 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of compensation and employee-related costs, driven by a larger proportion of our research and development resources being staffed in lower cost locations.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
Research and development expense decreased by 5.5%, or $0.6 million, to $10.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $11.4 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of compensation and employee-related costs, driven by a larger proportion of our research and development resources being staffed in lower cost locations.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE
General and administrative expense consists primarily of:
•Salaries and personnel-related costs for administrative, finance and accounting, information systems, legal and human resource employees, including benefits, bonuses and stock-based compensation;
•Consulting and professional fees;
•Insurance;
•Bad debt expense; and
•Costs associated with SEC compliance, including with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and other regulations governing public companies.
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
General and administrative expense increased by 9.0%, or $0.6 million, to $7.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $6.8 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of increases of:
•$0.4 million in compensation and employee related costs, including stock-based compensation, due to an increase in headcount to support the growth of our business; and
•$0.1 million in recruiting costs to support the growth of our business.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
General and administrative expense increased by 25.2%, or $3.0 million, to $14.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $11.7 million for the prior year period. The change was comprised primarily of increases of:
•$1.3 million in general administrative costs driven by the prior year benefit from the decrease in the fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration;
•$1.1 million in compensation and employee related costs, including stock-based compensation, due to an increase in headcount to support the growth of our business;
•$0.3 million in lease abandonment costs related to right of use lease assets, driven by a reduction in our leased office space; and
•$0.3 million in recruiting costs to support the growth of our business.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA represents our earnings before interest income (expense), income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate stock-based compensation expense, which is a non-cash item. For some periods, we have also adjusted for non-recurring costs, such as lease abandonment and related costs and the change in fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration.
We believe that adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to management and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results. However, adjusted EBITDA is not a measure calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies because other companies may not calculate adjusted EBITDA in the same manner that we do.
Our use of adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are:
•although depreciation and amortization are non-cash 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 expenditure requirements;
•adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
•adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation;
•adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest or income tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us; and
•other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate adjusted EBITDA differently, which reduces its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Because of these and other limitations, you should consider adjusted EBITDA together with other GAAP-based financial performance measures, including various cash flow metrics, net income and our other GAAP results. The following table presents a reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
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Net income | $ | 1,837 | | | $ | 4,560 | | | $ | 3,661 | | | $ | 10,017 | |
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Interest (income) expense | (45) | | | 33 | | | (17) | | | 66 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 1,654 | | | (490) | | | 3,091 | | | (393) | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,494 | | | 1,647 | | | 2,964 | | | 3,479 | |
Total adjustments | 3,103 | | | 1,190 | | | 6,038 | | | 3,152 | |
EBITDA | 4,940 | | | 5,750 | | | 9,699 | | | 13,169 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,474 | | | 3,576 | | | 6,606 | | | 6,624 | |
Lease abandonment and related costs | — | | | — | | | 288 | | | — | |
Contingent consideration fair value adjustment | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,313) | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 8,414 | | | $ | 9,326 | | | $ | 16,593 | | | $ | 18,480 | |
GROSS AND OPERATING MARGINS
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
Gross margin declined by 140 basis points to 75.7% during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with 77.1% for the prior year period as a result of the increase in cost of revenue of 9.2% noted above, which exceeded the 3.0% increase in revenue.
Operating margin declined by 190 basis points to 8.0% during the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with 9.9% for the prior year period due to increases in operating expenses and cost of revenue of 3.9% and 9.2%, respectively, primarily as a result of an increase in compensation and employee-related costs driven by additional headcount as we invest in resources to support the growth of our business.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
Gross margin declined by 220 basis points to 75.6% during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with 77.8% for the prior year period as a result of the increase in cost of revenue of 15.9% noted above, which exceeded the 5.4% increase in revenue.
Operating margin declined by 430 basis points to 7.9% during the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with 12.2% for the prior year period due to increases in operating expenses and cost of revenue of 8.7% and 15.9%, respectively, primarily as a result of an increase in compensation and employee-related costs driven by additional headcount as we invest in resources to support the growth of our business.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
At the end of each interim reporting period, we estimate our effective income tax rate expected to be applicable for the full year. This estimate is used to determine the income tax provision or benefit on a year-to-date basis and may change in subsequent interim periods.
Comparison of Q2 2022 to Q2 2021
Income tax expense was $1.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with income tax benefit of $(0.5) million for the prior year period. Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information regarding income tax expense.
Comparison of YTD 2022 to YTD 2021
Income tax expense was $3.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with income tax benefit of $(0.4) million for the prior year period. Refer to Note 9, "Income Taxes," to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for additional information regarding income tax expense.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our management's discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. In accordance with GAAP, we base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, and to the extent that there are differences between our estimates and actual results, our future financial statement presentation, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be affected. There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates, which are disclosed in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2021.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 2, "Significant Accounting Policies," to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report for information regarding recent accounting pronouncements.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We derive our liquidity and operating capital primarily from cash flows from operations. Based on our current level of operations and anticipated growth, we believe our future cash flows from operating activities and our existing cash balances will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements for at least the next twelve months.
The foregoing estimate does not give effect to any potential amounts that we may draw under our credit facility, or Credit Facility, with HSBC Bank, or HSBC, that is described in more detail below.
Our principal future commitments consist of non-cancelable leases for our current and future office space and computer equipment, totaling $11.9 million as of June 30, 2022. We believe our future cash flows from operating activities and existing cash balances, together with amounts available under the Credit Facility, will be sufficient to meet these commitments.
CASH FLOWS
Free Cash Flow
We view free cash flow as an important financial metric as it demonstrates our ability to generate cash and can allow us to pursue opportunities that enhance shareholder value. Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, measures of our financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. The following table presents a reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to free cash flow for each of the periods indicated (in thousands):
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Cash and cash equivalents provided by operating activities | $ | 13,727 | | | $ | 17,586 | |
Less: Purchases of property and equipment | (1,138) | | | (494) | |
Less: Payment of capitalized software development costs | (1,955) | | | (1,631) | |
Free cash flow | $ | 10,634 | | | $ | 15,461 | |
Free cash flow decreased by $4.8 million to $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with $15.5 million for the prior year period. The decrease in free cash flow was primarily a result of an increase in operating expenses to support the growth of our business and changes in assets and liabilities, which are further described below.
Operating activities cash flows are largely driven by:
•The amount of cash we invest in personnel and infrastructure to support the anticipated growth of our business;
•The amount and timing of customer payments; and
•The seasonality of our business, as noted above, which results in variations in the timing of invoicing and the receipt of payments from our customers.
Investing activities cash flows are largely driven by:
•Capitalized expenditures to create internally developed software and implement software purchased for internal use; and
•Purchases of property and equipment to support the expansion of our infrastructure.
Financing activities cash flows are largely driven by:
•Proceeds from the exercises of stock options;
•Tax withholdings related to the net-share settlement of restricted stock units;
•Repurchases of our common stock;
•Payments on finance lease obligations; and
•Payment of financing costs.
YTD 2022
Operating Activities
Our cash provided by operating activities of $13.7 million consisted of net income of $3.7 million adjusted for non-cash items totaling $10.9 million, which consisted of stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization expense, bad debt expense and other non-cash items, including lease abandonment costs, and cash decreases of $0.8 million from changes in assets and liabilities.
The net decrease in cash of $0.8 million resulting from changes in assets and liabilities primarily consisted of:
•a $2.9 million decrease in accrued expenses and accounts payable due to the payment of bonuses earned in the prior year, as well as the timing of payments to our vendors during the period; and
•a $1.7 million increase in deferred contract costs consisting of sales commissions and a portion of other incentive compensation driven by net bookings performance. These contract costs are deferred and amortized to expense over the expected period of benefit. These decreases in cash were partially offset by increases in cash due to:
•a $2.1 million increase in deferred revenue driven by positive net bookings and the timing of invoicing during the period; and
•a $1.8 million decrease in accounts receivable driven by strong cash collections during the period.
Investing Activities
Our cash used in investing activities of $3.1 million consisted of:
•$2.0 million of capitalized software development costs; and
•$1.1 million of capital expenditures primarily related to the purchase of computer equipment.
Financing Activities
Our cash used in financing activities of $26.5 million consisted of:
•$25.0 million in cash used for the repurchase of our common stock; and
•$1.9 million used for the payment of taxes related to the net-share settlement of restricted stock units; partially offset by
•$0.4 million in cash received upon the exercise of stock options.
YTD 2021
Operating Activities
Our cash provided by operating activities of $17.6 million consisted of net income of $10.0 million adjusted for non-cash items totaling $7.5 million, which consisted of stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization expense, bad debt expense and other non-cash items, including the contingent consideration fair value adjustment, and cash increases of $0.1 million from changes in assets and liabilities.
The net increase in cash of $0.1 million resulting from changes in assets and liabilities primarily consisted of:
•a $4.4 million increase in deferred revenue as a result of an increase in net bookings during the period. This increase in cash was partially offset by decreases in cash due to:
•a $3.3 million increase in deferred contract costs consisting of sales commissions and a portion of other incentive compensation that is deferred and amortized to expense over the expected period of benefit;
•a $0.5 million increase in accounts receivable driven by strong net bookings performance during the period;
•a $0.3 million increase in prepaid expenses and other assets driven by the timing of payments to our vendors during the period; and
•a $0.2 million decrease in accrued expenses and accounts payable primarily due to the payment of bonuses earned in the prior year.
Investing Activities
Our cash used in investing activities of $2.1 million consisted of:
•$1.6 million of capitalized software development costs; and
•$0.5 million of capital expenditures primarily related to the purchase of computer equipment.
Financing Activities
Our cash provided by financing activities of $3.4 million consisted of:
•$3.7 million in cash received upon the exercise of stock options; partially offset by
•$0.3 million used for the payment of taxes related to the net-share settlement of restricted stock units.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
In August 2021, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $25.0 million of our common stock through August 10, 2022. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, 1,828,604 shares were repurchased and retired under the repurchase program at an average price of $13.67 per share for an aggregate total price of $25.0 million, which completed the share repurchase program authorized in August 2021.
In June 2022, our Board of Directors authorized an additional share repurchase program of up to $25.0 million of our common stock through June 30, 2023. We had not repurchased any shares under the June 2022 authorization as of June 30, 2022. Repurchases may be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing prices, including pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, or in negotiated transactions off the market. The share repurchase program does not obligate us to repurchase any particular amount of our shares.
CREDIT FACILITY
On August 5, 2020, we established the Credit Facility with HSBC under which we may borrow up to $25 million. We may use proceeds from borrowings under the Credit Facility for working capital and general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, and up to $10 million is available for letters of credit. We may also request increases in the amount of the Credit Facility, with such increases not to exceed $10 million in the aggregate, subject to HSBC’s consent. As of the date of this report, we have not drawn on, or issued any letters of credit under, the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility matures in August 2023.
Any borrowings under the Credit Facility will bear interest at a per annum interest rate based on a base rate plus 2.25% or LIBOR plus 3.25%. The base rate will equal the highest of (a) the prime rate as publicly announced by HSBC, (b) the sum of (i) the weighted average of the rates on overnight federal funds transactions with members of the Federal Reserve System plus (ii) 0.50%, and (c) the LIBOR rate plus 1.00% per annum, with a floor of 1.50%. The LIBOR rate will be based on London interbank offered rates published by ICE Benchmark Administration Limited for the applicable interest period, with a floor of 0.50%. We will pay a fee on all outstanding letters of credit at a rate of 3.25% per annum. We will pay HSBC a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the facility at a rate per annum equal to 0.50%. We may terminate the Credit Facility, or prepay any borrowings, at any time in our discretion without premium or penalty.
The credit agreement for the Credit Facility, or the Credit Agreement, contains affirmative and negative covenants. For example, we may not permit the ratio of our outstanding indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA to exceed 2.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. We also may not permit the ratio of our consolidated EBITDA (minus maintenance-related capital expenditures paid in cash and minus dividends, distributions and stock repurchases paid in cash) to consolidated interest expense to be less than 3.00 to 1.00 for any period of four consecutive fiscal quarters.
The Credit Agreement contains customary events of default. Upon the occurrence and during the continuance of an event of default, HSBC may terminate the commitments under the Credit Facility and declare the outstanding advances and all other obligations under the Credit Facility immediately due and payable.