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Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2023
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2022, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information and include the accounts of the Company. Certain information and disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted.

 

In the opinion of management, these financial statements contain all material adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods indicated. Operating results for the three months ended  March 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2023.

 

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related notes included in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on March 31, 2023 (“Annual Report”).

 

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance [Policy Text Block]

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

 

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments Credit Losses on Financial Instruments which replaces incurred loss methodology to estimate credit losses on financial instruments with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses. This amendment affects entities holding financial assets that are not accounted for at fair value through net income including trade receivables. Subsequently FASB issued ASU 2020-02 which deferred the adoption date. The amendments in this ASU are effective for Emerging Growth Company entities, which elected to take advantage of the extended transition period, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. Early application of the amendments is permitted. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2023. The adoption of the standard did not have material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt — Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging — Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 81540)” (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity, including convertible instruments and contracts on an entity’s own equity. The ASU is part of the FASB’s simplification initiative, which aims to reduce unnecessary complexity in U.S. GAAP. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2022. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

Reclassification, Comparability Adjustment [Policy Text Block]

Comparative Data

 

Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassed to conform to the current period presentation, including:

 

 The reclassification of perpetual license revenue to be included in maintenance revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022;
 The reclassification of depreciation and amortization to be included in cost of revenue, sales and marketing, general and administrative and research and development on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022;
 The reclassification of operating lease right-of-use assets expense to be separated from depreciation and amortization within net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022;
 The reclassification of long-term unbilled receivables to be included in deferred contracts and other assets within net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022; and
 The reclassification of provision for doubtful accounts and loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment to be included in other within net cash provided by (used in) operating activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Business Combination

 

When we consummate a business combination, the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed are recognized separately from goodwill at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of the fair value of consideration transferred over the acquisition date fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. While best estimates and assumptions are used to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill as we obtain new information about facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date that, if known, would have affected the measurement of the amounts recognized as of that date. Upon the earlier of the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, any subsequent adjustments are recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Acquisition-related costs were immaterial and were expensed as incurred. Pro forma historical results of operations related to the business combinations closed in 2022 have not been presented because they are not material business combinations to our condensed consolidated financial statements, either individually or in aggregate.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the fair value of consideration transferred over the fair value of net identifiable assets acquired. 

 

We review goodwill for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. We have elected to first assess the qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our single reporting unit is less than its carrying amount as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If we determine that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount, then the quantitative goodwill impairment test will be performed. The quantitative goodwill impairment test identifies goodwill impairment and measures the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized by comparing the fair value of our single reporting unit with its carrying amount. If the fair value exceeds its carrying amount, no further analysis is required; otherwise, any excess of the goodwill carrying amount over the implied fair value is recognized as an impairment loss, and the carrying value of goodwill is written down to fair value.

 

No other events or circumstances changed since the acquisitions that would indicate that the fair value of our reporting unit is below its carrying amount. No impairment was deemed necessary as of March 31, 2023 or December 31, 2022.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible Assets, net

 

Intangible assets primarily consist of customer related assets and acquired software and technology. Typical customer related assets include order backlogs and customer relationships. Intangible assets that have finite useful lives are amortized over their useful lives on a straight-line basis, which range from one year to ten years. We evaluate the recoverability of intangible assets periodically by considering events or circumstances that may warrant revised estimates of useful lives or that indicate the asset may be impaired.

 

Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The amounts of assets and liabilities reported in our condensed consolidated balance sheets and the amounts of revenue and expenses reported for each of its periods presented are affected by estimates and assumptions, which are used for, but not limited to, the accounting for revenue recognition, deferred contract costs, valuation of goodwill and other intangible assets, income taxes and related reserves, stock-based compensation, purchase price in a business combination, and earn-out liabilities. Actual results and outcomes may differ from management’s estimates and assumptions due to risks and uncertainties.

 

Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]

Foreign Currency

 

The Company has foreign operations where the functional currency has been determined to be the local currency, in accordance with FASB ASC 830, Foreign Currency Matters. Adjustments resulting from translating such foreign functional currency assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars, based on current exchange rates, are recorded as a separate component of stockholders’ equity under the caption, accumulated other comprehensive income. Revenue and expenses are translated using average rates prevailing during the period. Transaction gains and losses arising from exchange rate fluctuations on transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in other income (expense), net in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Transaction losses totaled $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company maintains cash with several high credit-quality financial institutions. The Company considers all investments available with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. These investments are not subject to significant market risk. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents in bank accounts which, at times, exceed the federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company maintains cash balances used in operations at entities based in countries which imposes regulations that limit the ability to transfer cash out of the country. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company’s cash balances at these entities were $7.8 million and $10.8 million, respectively. For purposes of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, cash includes all amounts in the condensed consolidated balance sheets captioned cash and cash equivalents.

 

Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Short-Term Investments

 

Short-term investments consist mainly of U.S. treasury bills and certificates of deposit held by financial institutions which have an initial maturity of greater than three months but less than or equal to one year at period end.

 

Based on our intentions regarding these investments, we classify substantially all of our investments as available-for-sale. We carry these securities at fair value, and report the unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, as a component of stockholders’ equity, except for any unrealized losses determined to be related to credit losses, which we record within non-operating income, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Substantially all of our investments are classified as current based on the nature of the investments and their availability for use in current operations.

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets [Policy Text Block]

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

 

The Company recognizes payments made for services to be received in the near future as prepaid expenses and other current assets. Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist primarily of payments related to insurance premiums, prepaid rent, prepaid subscriptions, and other costs. The prepaid expenses balance as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were $5.3 million and $7.1 million, respectively.

 

Deferred Charges, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Deferred Contract Costs

 

We defer sales commissions earned by our sales force that are considered to be incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining SaaS, term license and support, service, perpetual license and maintenance contracts. We have structured commissions plans such that the commission rate paid on renewal contracts are less than those paid on the initial contract; therefore, it is determined that the renewal commissions are not commensurate with the initial commission that are deferred and amortized. We determine the estimated average customer relationship period and average renewal term utilizing a portfolio approach. Deferred costs are periodically reviewed for impairment.

 

Amortization of deferred contract costs of $4.2 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, is included as a component of sales and marketing expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. Deferred contract costs recognized as a contract asset on our balance sheet was $47.8 million and $48.6 million at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

 

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company derives revenue from four primary sources: SaaS, term license and support, services, and maintenance. Services include installation services, training and other consulting services. The following table presents our revenue by source:

 

  

Three Months Ended

 
  

March 31,

 
  

2023

  

2022

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Revenue:

        

SaaS

 $35,512  $26,553 

Term license and support

  10,904   10,202 

Services

  9,747   8,925 

Maintenance

  3,409   4,611 

Total revenue

 $59,572  $50,291 

 

Term license revenue recognized at point in time was $5.9 million and $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

We use judgement in determining the relative standalone selling price (“SSP") for products and services. For substantially all performance obligations except term licenses, we are able to establish the SSP based on the observable prices of products or services sold separately in comparable circumstances to similar customers. We typically establish an SSP range for our products and services which is reassessed on a periodic basis or when facts and circumstances change. Term licenses are sold only as a bundled arrangement that includes the rights to a term license and support. In determining the SSP of license and support in a term license arrangement, we apply observable inputs using the value relationship between support and term licenses, the value relationship between support and perpetual licenses, the average economic life of our products, software renewal rates and the price of the bundled arrangement in relation to the perpetual licensing approach. Using a combination of the relative fair value method or the residual value method, the SSP of the performance obligations in an arrangement is allocated to each performance obligation within a sales arrangement.

 

In rare cases when the software and the related when-and-if available updates are critical to the combined utility of the software, the Company has determined this to be one performance obligation and revenue is recognized ratably over the license term.

 

Accounts receivable, net is inclusive of accounts receivable, current unbilled receivables and long-term unbilled receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. We record an unbilled receivable when revenue is recognized prior to invoicing. We have a well-established collection history from our direct and indirect sales. We periodically evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable and provide an allowance for doubtful accounts as necessary, based on the age of the receivable, expected payment ability, and collection experience. As of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the allowance for doubtful accounts was not material.

 

We record deferred revenue in the condensed consolidated balance sheets when cash is collected or invoiced before revenue is earned. Deferred revenue as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $99.2 million and $101.5 million, respectively. Revenue recognized that was included in the opening deferred revenue balance was $35.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

The opening and closing balances of the Company's accounts receivable, net, deferred revenue and deferred contract costs are as follows:

 

  

Accounts

      

Deferred

 
  

receivable,

  

Deferred

  

contract

 
  

net

  

revenue

  

costs

 
  

(in thousands)

 

Balance, December 31, 2022

 $73,348  $101,490  $48,553 

Balance, March 31, 2023

  60,738   99,189   47,794 

 

There were no significant changes to the Company’s contract assets or liabilities during the year ended December 31, 2022 and the three months ended March 31, 2023 outside of its sales activities.

 

As of March 31, 2023, transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations, which includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods, was $238.6 million, of which $186.4 million is related to SaaS and term license and support revenue. AvePoint expects to recognize approximately 64% of the total transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations over the next twelve months and the remainder thereafter.

 

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Policy Text Block]

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Stock-based compensation represents the cost related to stock-based awards granted to employees. To date, we have issued both stock options and restricted stock units (“RSUs”). With respect to equity-classified awards, the Company measures stock-based compensation cost at the grant date based on the estimated fair value of the award and recognizes the cost ratably (net of estimated forfeitures) over the requisite service period. With respect to liability-classified awards, the Company measures stock-based compensation cost at the grant date and at each reporting period based on the estimated fair value of the award. Stock-based compensation cost is recognized ratably over the requisite service period, net of actual forfeitures in the period.

 

We estimate the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The Black-Scholes model requires highly subjective assumptions in order to derive the inputs necessary to calculate the fair value of stock options. To estimate the expected term of stock options, the Company considers the contractual terms of the options, including the vesting and expiration periods, as well as historical option exercise data and current market conditions to determine an estimated expected term. The Company’s historical experience is too limited to be able to reasonably estimate the expected term. Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of a group of peer entities. Dividend yields are based upon historical dividend yields. Risk-free interest rates are based on the implied yields currently available on U.S. Treasury zero coupon issues with a remaining term equal to the expected term.

 

Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Income Taxes

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to difference between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled.

 

We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. Accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are recognized as part of the provision for income taxes. Judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes, deferred tax assets and liabilities and unrecognized tax benefits. In determining the need for a valuation allowance, the historical and projected financial performance of the operation that is recording a net deferred tax asset is considered along with any other pertinent information. 

 

We file income tax returns in the U.S. federal, various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years 2019 through 2022 are open and subject to audit by US federal, state and local authorities. The tax years 2012 through 2022 are open and subject to audit by foreign tax jurisdictions.

 

Emerging Growth Company [Policy Text Block]

Emerging Growth Company

 

The Company is considered an emerging growth company. Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a Securities Act registration statement declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Recently issued accounting pronouncements are not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows upon adoption.