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Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
OVERVIEW
IBEX Limited ("IBEX" and together with its subsidiaries, the "Company," "ibex," "we," "us," or "our") was incorporated on February 28, 2017 in Hamilton, Bermuda. Our registered office in Bermuda is Crawford House, 50 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. On August 7, 2020, the Company was admitted to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "IBEX."

The Company delivers innovative business process outsourcing ("BPO"), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help its clients acquire, engage, and retain valuable customers. The Company operates a global customer experiences ("CX") delivery center model consisting of 32 delivery centers around the world, while deploying next-generation technology to drive superior customer experiences for many of the world’s leading companies across various verticals, including Retail & E-commerce, HealthTech, FinTech, Utilities, and Travel, Transportation & Logistics. The Company leverages its diverse global team of approximately 39,000 employees together with industry-leading technology, including its Wave iX platform, to manage customer interactions on behalf of our clients, driving a truly differentiated customer experience.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation
The Company’s interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") 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.

The Company consolidates variable interest entities ("VIE"), when it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. The Company is considered the primary beneficiary if it has both (1) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIE’s economic performance, and (2) the obligation to absorb significant losses of the VIE or the right to receive significant benefits from the VIE.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (the "Annual Report") as filed with the SEC. There have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies described in the Annual Report that have had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes.

In the opinion of the Company, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of its financial position as of December 31, 2025, its results of operations, comprehensive income, and stockholders’ equity for the three and six months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, and cash flows for the six months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2025 was derived from the audited annual financial statements included in the Annual Report.
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 stock-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.
Revenue recognition
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.
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 Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Trade receivables

In accordance with Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), the Company estimates its credit losses using the lifetime expected credit loss model. The allowance for credit losses is calculated quarterly based on the Company’s historical loss percentages, net of recoveries. In addition to the evaluation of historical losses, the Company considers current and future economic conditions and events such as changes in customer credit quality and liquidity. The Company will write-off accounts receivable 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.

Property and equipment, net

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

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 loss is recognized to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value.

Leases

The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception in accordance with the provisions of ASC 842, Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease assets and current and non-current operating lease liabilities, and assets leased under finance leases are included in property and equipment, net and current and long-term 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 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. Interest on finance leases is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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 will have a 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.

Stock-based compensation plans

The Company accounts for its stock-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. The Company has certain restricted stock units, which are subject to service and market conditions based upon the Company's Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") as compared with the TSR of a defined set of peer companies (the "TSR Awards"). The Company calculates the fair value of the TSR Awards using a Monte Carlo 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 stock-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.
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 carryforwards. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred taxes is recognized in the period in which the enactment dates change. The Company records valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets based on whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.
Share repurchase programs
The Company’s board of directors (the "Board") 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 stock-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.

The Board will review any authorized repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size, and suspend or discontinue the program. The Company has funded and expects to fund future repurchases with its existing cash balance. The share repurchase programs do not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common shares. See Note 11. "Stockholders’ Equity" for more information on share repurchases.

Variable Interest Entity

During February 2025 and in connection with our strategic expansion into India, the Company entered into an agreement with Safeguard, LLC and its controlled affiliate (collectively, "Safeguard"), an unrelated provider of Business Process Outsourcing ("BPO") services. The Company has a variable interest in Safeguard due to Safeguard's lack of sufficient equity. The Company’s variable interest includes certain lease guaranty and exposure to certain severance payment obligations for Safeguard employees servicing ibex's account. Management determined that ibex is not the primary beneficiary as ibex does not have the power to direct or control the activities which most significantly affect Safeguard's financial performance (such as engaging new clients, expanding its offerings, and engaging in financing activities, among others). Accordingly, the Company is not required to consolidate the results of Safeguard.

The Company's primary risk of involvement with Safeguard is the loss of certain assets and incurrence of certain obligations that may be due in the event of early termination of the contract. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss on early termination is $3.7 million and $1.6 million at December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, respectively, which is included in prepaid expenses and other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, the Company also had a refundable lease deposit of $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively, which is included in other non-current assets, and accrued expenses of $0.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for services received, which are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. Amounts related to early termination of the contract cannot be reasonably estimated as of December 31, 2025. The Company believes that the possibility of a loss is remote. For the six months ended December 31, 2025, the Company did not provide any financial support to Safeguard other than its contractual commitments.
Cloud Computing Software Implementation Costs

The Company incurs costs to implement cloud computing arrangements that are hosted by a third-party vendor. In accordance with ASC 350-40, Goodwill and Other, Internal-Use Software, for cloud computing arrangements that meet the definition of a service contract, the Company capitalizes qualifying implementation costs incurred during the application development stage in prepaid expenses and other non-current assets. Capitalized costs are primarily comprised of third-party consulting fees, direct labor, and related expenses. Capitalization of these costs concludes once the project is substantially complete and the software is ready for the Company's intended use. Once available for its intended use, the capitalized costs will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated hosting arrangement including periods covered by an option to extend, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Costs related to data conversion, overhead, general and administrative activities, maintenance, and training are expensed as incurred.

The Company had capitalized cloud computing software costs of $3.8 million and $4.1 million, which are included in prepaid expenses and other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets, as of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, respectively.

Emerging Growth Company
The Company 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 (which we expect will occur on June 30, 2026) or until we choose to opt out of the extended transition period affirmatively and irrevocably.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2024, the SEC issued climate disclosure rules, which required the disclosure of climate-related information in annual reports and registration statements. Various legal challenges were made to the rules, which were consolidated for review by the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. On March 27, 2025, the SEC voted to end its defense to these legal challenges. On April 24, 2025, and again on September 12, 2025, the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered that the litigation would again be held in abeyance until such time as the SEC reconsiders or renews its defense of the climate disclosure rules. Unless or until the SEC reconsiders or resumes defining its climate change rules, the litigation will remain paused. We continue to monitor for any updates and evaluate the impact of the new rules on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures: Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses, which requires disclosures about significant expense categories, including but not limited to, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and selling expenses. The amendments in ASU No. 2024-03 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software, to modernize the accounting for software costs under Subtopic 350-40 and requires a Company to start capitalizing software costs when management has authorized and committed to funding the software project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. The amendments in ASU No. 2025-06 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim reporting periods within those annual reporting periods. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-11, Interim Reporting (Topic 270): Narrow-Scope Improvements, which improves the guidance in Topic 270 by providing additional guidance on required disclosures for interim reporting periods. The amendments also include a disclosure principle that requires
entities to disclose events since the end of the last annual reporting period that have a material impact on the Company. The amendments in ASU No. 2025-11 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2028. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign), and (3) the income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). This update also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The amendments in ASU No. 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We expect the adoption of this guidance will modify our annual disclosures, but we do not expect the ASU will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.