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Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2023

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

An operating segment is defined as a component of a company for which separate financial information is available and which is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) for the purpose of making decisions regarding resource allocation and in performance assessment. The Company’s CODM is the chief executive officer (“CEO”). The Company’s CODM reviews consolidated financial results to make decisions, allocate resources and assess performance. Therefore, the Company has determined that it operates in a single operating and reportable segment.

Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation

Historically, the Company qualified as a foreign private issuer and prepared its consolidated financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IASB”). Effective July 1, 2023, the Company no longer qualifies as a foreign private issuer as defined in Rule 405 of Regulation C under the Securities Act and Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act and therefore has become a domestic filer and must file this Form 10-K pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Company’s consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP retrospectively for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 and include the financial results of all wholly-owned subsidiaries. When the Company does not have majority ownership in an entity but exerts significant influence over that entity, the Company accounts for the entity under the equity method of accounting. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include useful lives for property and equipment; impairment of long-lived assets, operating lease assets and liabilities, goodwill, and other intangible assets; allowance for credit losses; valuation allowances for deferred tax assets and other receivables; fair value of share-based compensation, warrants, and derivatives, and legal provisions. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions it believes are reasonable, including the use of outside experts as necessary, and updates these estimates on an ongoing basis and as new events occur, more experience is acquired and/or more information is obtained. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Foreign currency matters

These financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, which is the functional and presentation currency of IBEX Limited. Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries have a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar. The assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates. Income and expense items are translated at the monthly average exchange rates during the period in which the items occur. Translation gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"), a component of stockholders' equity, and included in net earnings only upon sale or liquidation of the underlying foreign subsidiary or affiliated company. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are recognized in selling, general and administrative expense and are based on differences between foreign exchange rates on the transaction date and on the settlement date.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents includes highly liquid investments with initial maturities of three months or less and include money market funds. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value because of the short-term maturity of those instruments. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are deposited with financial institutions located in the U.S. and may at times exceed insured limits.

Trade receivables

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Amounts collected on trade accounts receivable are included in net cash provided by operating activities in the statements of cash flows. In accordance with Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), the Company maintains an allowance for credit losses for expected lifetime credit losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, management considers historical losses adjusted to take into account current market conditions and customers’ financial condition, the amount of receivables in dispute, and the current receivables aging and current payment patterns. Past due balances over 90 days and over a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Concentration of credit risk

The Company is exposed to credit risk in the normal course of business, primarily related to accounts receivable and derivative instruments. Historically, the losses related to credit risk have been immaterial. The Company regularly monitors its credit risk to mitigate losses. The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of its clients prior to and throughout the life of the client relationship. The Company does not believe it is exposed to more than a nominal amount of credit risk in its derivative instruments as all of its counterparties are investment-grade financial institutions.

Tax advances and receivables

Tax advances and receivables consist primarily of refundable sales and use taxes and income tax prepayments.

Other assets

Other current assets and other non-current assets consist primarily of refundable security deposits, loans and advances receivable, and derivative assets.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment and assets leased under financing leases are carried at cost at acquisition date and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows:


Property and equipment						Useful economic life
Leasehold improvements						Lesser of life of the asset or expected lease term
Furniture, fixture and office equipment						3 - 5 years
Computer equipment and software						3 years
Vehicles						3 - 5 years

Property and equipment assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is assessed by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If estimated future undiscounted net cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. The Company did not identify any impairments for the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022 or 2021.

Leases

The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease assets and current and non-current lease liabilities, and assets leased under finance leases are included in property and equipment and current and non-current debt in the consolidated balance sheets.

Operating lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating leases with initial terms in excess of twelve months are recognized at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The operating lease asset is adjusted for lease incentives, prepaid lease payments and initial direct costs. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in cost of services or selling, general and administrative expense, as applicable. The Company has lease agreements for office space with lease and non-lease components. The Company has elected to combine lease and non-lease components.

Certain of the Company’s lease agreements include rental payments that adjust periodically based on an index or rate, generally the applicable Consumer Price Index (“CPI”). The operating lease liability is measured using the prevailing index or rate at the measurement date (i.e., the commencement date). Incremental payments due to changes to the index- and rate-based lease payments are expensed as incurred.

For purposes of calculating operating lease liabilities, the lease term includes options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. The Company’s capital investment, relationships with clients serviced at the site, and employee recruitment potential are some of the factors it considers when determining whether it will exercise its option to extend a lease.

The Company determines the incremental borrowing rates based on information available at the lease commencement date. The incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that a lessee would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. Interest on finance leases is included in interest expense, net, in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. We apply judgment in estimating the incremental borrowing rate including considering the term of the lease, the currency in which the lease is denominated, and the impact of collateral and our credit risk on the rate.

The Company has elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all asset classes. Leases with a term of twelve months or less are expensed as incurred in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as cost of services or selling, general and administrative expense as applicable. The Company did not have any material short-term leases for the periods presented.

For finance leases, the right of use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for lease payments made at or before the lease commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred less any lease incentives received. The right of use asset is subsequently amortized using the straight-line method from the lease commencement date to the earlier of the end of the useful life of the underlying asset or the end of the lease term. The lease liability is initially measured in the same manner and date as for operating leases and is subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business combination over the total acquisition date fair value of the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level, on an annual basis or more frequently, if events occur or circumstances change indicating potential impairment. The Company annually tests goodwill for impairment on June 30. In evaluating goodwill for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Qualitative factors that the Company considers include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic and industry conditions, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If the Company bypasses the qualitative assessment, or if the Company concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then the Company performs a quantitative goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment and measures the amount of goodwill impairment it will recognize, if any.

In the quantitative goodwill impairment test, the Company compares the estimated fair value of the reporting unit with its related carrying value. If the estimated fair value exceeds the carrying amount, no further analysis is needed. If, however, the reporting unit’s estimated fair value is less than its carrying amount, the Company records an impairment for the difference between the estimated fair value and the carrying value.

The Company uses an internally developed discounted cash flow model that includes estimates of projected revenues, expenses and related cash flows based on assumed long-term growth rates and demand trends, expected future investments to grow new units, and estimated discount rates. The Company bases these assumptions on its historical data and experience, industry projections, and micro and macro general economic condition projections and expectations.

No impairments were recorded during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2023, 2022 or 2021.

Other intangible assets

The Company has indefinite-lived intangible assets consisting of trademarks. The Company evaluates indefinite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Similar to goodwill, the Company may first use a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. The qualitative analysis will include a review of changes in economic, market and industry conditions, business strategy, and financial performance, among others, to determine if there would be a significant decline to the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. If a quantitative analysis is completed, an indefinite-lived intangible asset is evaluated for possible impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset with its carrying value. An impairment charge is recorded if the asset’s carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value. No impairments were recorded during the fiscal years ended June 30, 2023, 2022 or 2021.

Other intangible assets are included in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Derivatives

The Company accounts for financial derivative instruments under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The Company generally utilizes options with expirations of 12 months or less to reduce its foreign currency exposure due to exchange rate fluctuations on forecasted operating cash flows denominated in non-functional foreign currencies. The Company also entered into an interest rate swap to mitigate the effect of interest rate fluctuations. In using derivative financial instruments to hedge these exposures, the Company exposes itself to counterparty credit risk.

The Company designates these derivatives as cash flow hedges. To qualify for hedge accounting treatment, a derivative must be highly effective in mitigating the designated risk of the hedged item. The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking various hedging activities. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective on a prospective and retrospective basis. When it is determined that a derivative has ceased to be a highly effective hedge or if a forecasted hedged item is no longer probable of occurring, or if the Company de-designates a derivative as a hedge, the Company discontinues hedge accounting and records all gains and losses in earnings.

For cash flow hedges, the entire change in the fair value of the hedging instrument included in the assessment of hedge effectiveness is reported in AOCI until the hedged transaction affects earnings. At that time, this amount is reclassified from AOCI and recognized within cost of services or selling, general and administrative expenses, or interest expense, net, as applicable.

Cash flows related to derivative contracts are classified within the operating section in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits filed in the ordinary course of business. Although management does not believe that any such proceedings other than those noted below will have material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, no assurances to that effect can be given based on the uncertainty of litigation and demands of third parties. The Company records a liability for pending litigation and claims where losses are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.

Employee benefits

Defined contribution plansThe Company sponsors a 401(k) plan in the U.S. under which the Company makes matching contributions for eligible employees up to 4% of compensation. All Company matching contributions are immediately vested. The Company operates defined contribution plans in other countries as allowed or required by law.

For the years ending June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021, the Company incurred plan expenses of $1.2 million, $1.0 million, and $0.8 million, respectively, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.

(b)Defined benefit plan

The Company records amounts relating to its defined benefit plans based on calculations that incorporate various actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return, compensation increases and turnover rates. Remeasurement changes are reflected in AOCI. Current service costs are recorded in the period to which they relate. Prior service cost, if any, resulting from an amendment to a plan is recognized and amortized over the remaining period of service of the covered employees.

The Company reviews and adjusts its assumptions annually based on current rates and trends. The Company believes that the assumptions utilized in recording its obligation under the plan are reasonable based on its experience and market conditions.

As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, defined benefit obligations of $1.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, were included in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets, and amounts recognized in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the years ended June 30, 2023, 2022, and 2021 were $0.4 million, $0.4 million, and $0.6 million, respectively.

Share-based compensation plans

The Company accounts for its share-based awards in accordance with provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The Company calculates the fair value of option awards using the Black-Scholes model. For equity-classified awards, total compensation cost is based on the grant date fair value. For liability-classified awards, total compensation cost is based on the fair value of the award on the date the award is granted and is subsequently re-measured at each reporting date until settlement.The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense over the requisite vesting period using a graded vesting model. Awards to employees and directors may contain service, performance and/or market vesting conditions. For unvested awards with performance conditions, the Company assesses the probability of attaining the performance conditions at each reporting period. Awards that are deemed probable of attainment are recognized in expense over the requisite service period. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

Warrant to purchase common shares

The Company accounts for a warrant to purchase its common shares as an equity instrument in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-08, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) and ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires entities to measure and classify share-based payment awards granted to a customer by applying the guidance under Topic 718, as of January 1, 2019. On the grant date, the Company measured the warrant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. There was no immediate vesting upon execution of the warrant. Contra-revenue and equity are recorded as revenue is recognized. The Company has elected a policy to estimate forfeitures for non-employee equity grants. At each reporting period, the Company assesses the likelihood of additional vesting in accordance with service or performance conditions included in the warrant terms. The Company revises its estimates for additional contra-revenue when it is probable that additional shares will vest.

Income taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for the estimated future effects of tax loss carry forwards. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred taxes is recognized in the period in which the enactment dates change.

We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we determine that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider the available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, carryback potential if permitted under the tax law, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we are able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we will make an adjustment to the valuation allowance.

We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that met the more likely than not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.

We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense in the consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included on the related tax liability line in the consolidated balance sheets.

Share repurchase plans

The board of directors may authorize share repurchases of the Company’s common shares. Purchases made pursuant to these authorizations may be carried out through open market transactions, negotiated purchases or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as the Company deems appropriate. Shares repurchased under such authorizations are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under various employee share-based award plans. When Company shares are repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid (including directly attributable costs, net of any tax effects) is recognized as a deduction of additional paid in capital. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction from total equity. When treasury shares are subsequently sold or reissued, the amount received is recognized as an increase in additional paid in capital, and any resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is reclassified to accumulated deficit. See footnote 14 for more information on share repurchases.

Equity method investment

The Company uses the equity method to account for its investment in a company if the investment provides the Company with the ability to exercise significant influence over, but not control of, the operating and financial policies of the investee. The Company’s consolidated net income includes the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of the investee. The Company’s judgment regarding the level of influence over its equity method investee includes considering key factors such as the Company’s ownership interest, representation on the board of directors and participation in policy-making decisions of the investee and material intercompany transactions. The Company has elected to classify distributions from its investee based on the cumulative earnings approach. See footnote 17 for more information.

Emerging growth company

The Company currently qualifies as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Accordingly, the Company has the option to adopt new or revised accounting guidance either (i) within the same periods as those otherwise applicable to non-emerging growth companies or (ii) within the same time periods as private companies pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. The Company has elected to use the extended transition period until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we choose to opt out of the extended transition period affirmatively and irrevocably.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provided optional guidance for a limited period of time to ease the potential burden in accounting for (or recognizing the effects of) reference rate reform on financial reporting. The amendment allows entities to elect not to apply certain modification accounting requirements to contracts affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. An entity that makes this election would not have to remeasure the contracts at the modification date or reassess a previous accounting determination. Entities can elect various optional expedients that would allow them to continue applying hedge accounting for hedging relationships affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. The Company adopted the new guidance during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2022 and the adoption had no effect on the financial statements or related disclosures during the year.

Revenue from Contracts with Customers

The Company recognizes revenues for services for which control has transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised services. This process involves identifying the customer contract, determining the performance obligations in the contract, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the distinct performance obligations in the contract, and recognizing revenue when the performance obligations have been satisfied. A performance obligation is considered distinct from other obligations in a contract when it (a) provides a benefit to the customer either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and (b) is separately identified in the contract. The Company considers a performance obligation satisfied as it provides services to a customer, meaning the customer has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefit of the service.

Revenues from contact center services, which consist of customer service, technical support and other value-added outsourced back-office services, are recognized as the services are performed on the basis of the number of billable minutes or hours, contractual rates, and other contractually agreed metrics, if applicable. Certain of our client contracts include bonus and penalty provisions. Revenues related to training that occurs upon commencement of a new client contract or statement of work are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the client program, as it is not considered to have a standalone value to the customer. The related expenses are expensed as incurred. Revenues are recognized over time as performance obligations are satisfied and in the period in which the Company has a right to invoice, net of discounts, incentives, and/or penalties as per contractual terms. Bonuses and penalties accrue for the current billing period and do not depend on future performance. In some cases, we may estimate these bonuses or penalties using the “most likely amount” method based on actual data and historical experience.

Revenues from digital services are recognized at a point in time upon the successful consumer activation or purchase of clients’ services. We utilize third parties in the satisfaction of this performance obligation; however, because we retain control over these third parties and are solely responsible for the risk and reward associated with this performance obligation, we have determined that we are the principal in these transactions and therefore recognize revenue on a gross basis.

Revenues from CX software-as-a-service products are recognized over time based on the term of the subscription. Set-up fees to customize the customer experience solution for client’s specific needs are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the subscription. Revenues related to additional consulting services are recognized over the period as the related services are performed on a per hour basis.

All of our contracts include the right to invoice for services on a monthly basis. None of our contracts include significant termination penalties, and generally may be terminated for convenience at any time with a short notice period (generally 30 to 120 days).

The Company generally does not incur significant upfront costs to fulfill or obtain a contract that would qualify for capitalization under ASC 606.