10-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

Commission File Number 001-396972

 

FISCALNOTE HOLDINGS, INC.

Delaware	88-3772307
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 6th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20004
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (202) 793-5300

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share	NOTE	NYSE
Warrants to purchase one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per warrant	NOTE.WS	NYSE

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark if the Registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☒
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☒

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, based on the closing price of the shares of Class A common stock on The New York Stock Exchange on June 30, 2023 was $290,009,098.

As of March 1, 2024, the registrant had 122,718,798 shares of Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, outstanding, and 8,290,921 shares of Class B common Stock, $0.0001 par value per share, outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the close of the registrant’s fiscal year, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except with respect to information specifically incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

INTRODUCTORY NOTE

On July 29, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2021, and as amended on May 9, 2022, (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Old FiscalNote”), Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“DSAC”), and Grassroots Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of DSAC (“Merger Sub” and, together with DSAC, the “DSAC Parties”). Pursuant to these transactions, Merger Sub merged with and into Old FiscalNote, with Old FiscalNote becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of DSAC (the “Business Combination” and, collectively with the other transactions described in the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”). In connection with the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), DSAC domesticated and continued as a Delaware corporation under the name of “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.” (“New FiscalNote”). Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the “Company,” “FiscalNote,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the business of Old FiscalNote, which became the business of New FiscalNote and its subsidiaries following the Closing.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes statements that express our opinions, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or projections regarding future events or future results and therefore are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “seeks,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may” or “should” or, in each case, their negative or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They may appear in a number of places throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors, and Part II, Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, our future results of operations, financial condition and liquidity; our prospects, growth, strategies and the markets in which FiscalNote operates. Such forward-looking statements are based on available current market material and management’s expectations, beliefs and forecasts concerning future events impacting FiscalNote. Factors that may impact such forward-looking statements include:
 

•FiscalNote's ability to effectively manage its growth;

•changes in FiscalNote's strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenue and losses, forecasts, projected costs, prospects and plans;

•FiscalNote's future capital requirements;

•FiscalNote’s ability to service its repayment obligations and maintain compliance with covenants and restrictions under its existing debt agreements;

•demand for FiscalNote's services and the drivers of that demand;

•FiscalNote's ability to provide highly useful, reliable, secure and innovative products and services to its customers;

•FiscalNote's ability to attract new customers, retain existing customers, expand its products and service offerings with existing customers, expand into geographic markets or identify areas of higher growth;

•any cost reduction initiatives undertaken by FiscalNote;

•risks associated with international operations, including compliance complexity and costs, increased exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political, social and economic instability, and supply chain disruptions;

•FiscalNote's ability to develop, enhance, and integrate its existing platforms, products, and services;

•FiscalNote's estimated total addressable market and other industry and performance projections;

•FiscalNote's reliance on third-party systems and data, its ability to integrate such systems and data with its solutions and its potential inability to continue to support integration;

•potential technical disruptions, cyberattacks, security, privacy or data breaches or other technical or security incidents that affect FiscalNote's networks or systems or those of its service providers;

•FiscalNote's ability to obtain and maintain accurate, comprehensive, or reliable data to support its products and services;

•FiscalNote's ability to maintain and improve its methods and technologies, and anticipate new methods or technologies, for data collection, organization, and analysis to support its products and services;

•competition and competitive pressures in the markets in which FiscalNote operates, including larger well-funded companies shifting their existing business models to become more competitive with FiscalNote;

•FiscalNote's ability to protect and maintain its brands;

•FiscalNote's ability to comply with laws and regulations in connection with selling products and services to U.S. and foreign governments and other highly regulated industries;

•FiscalNote's ability to retain or recruit key personnel;

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•FiscalNote's ability to effectively maintain and grow its research and development team and conduct research and development;

•FiscalNote's ability to adapt its products and services for changes in laws and regulations or public perception, or changes in the enforcement of such laws, relating to artificial intelligence, machine learning, data privacy and government contracts;

•adverse general economic and market conditions reducing spending on our products and services;

•the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings;

•FiscalNote's ability to successfully establish and maintain public company-quality internal control over financial reporting; and

•the ability to adequately protect FiscalNote's intellectual property rights.

The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the other documents filed by us from time to time with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). The forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K are based on current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us and our business. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

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FISCALNOTE HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-K TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I
Item 1.	Business	1
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	10
Item 1B.	Unresolved Staff Comments	37
Item 1C.	Cybersecurity	37
Item 2.	Properties	38
Item 3.	Legal Proceedings	38
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	39
PART II
Item 5.	Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities	40
Item 6.	Reserved	40
Item 7.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	41
Item 7A.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	62
Item 8.	Financial Statements and Supplementary Data	63
Item 9.	Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure	107
Item 9A.	Controls and Procedures	107
Item 9B.	Other Information	109
Item 9C.	Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections	110
PART III
Item 10.	Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance	111
Item 11.	Executive Compensation	111
Item 12.	Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters	111
Item 13.	Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence	111
Item 14.	Principal Accountant Fees and Services	111
PART IV
Item 15.	Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules	111
Item 16.	Form 10-K Summary	114

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PART I

Item 1. Business.

Overview

We are a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. We deliver critical, actionable legal and policy insights in a rapidly evolving political, regulatory and macroeconomic environment. By combining artificial intelligence (AI), and other technologies with analytics, workflow tools, and expert peer insights, we empower customers to manage policy change, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. We ingest unstructured legislative and regulatory data, and employ AI and data science to deliver structured, relevant and actionable information in order to facilitate key operational and strategic decisions by global enterprises, midsized and smaller businesses, government institutions, trade groups, and nonprofits. We deliver that intelligence through our suite of public policy and issues management products, including the FiscalNote core product, CQ Federal, EU Issue Tracker and Curate. Our products incorporate workflow tools that enable our clients to monitor, manage, collaborate and efficiently organize for action on the issues that matter most to them, integrating global policy and market intelligence seamlessly into their daily activities. In addition, we offer our customers expert and customized analysis through our geopolitical and market intelligence businesses, including FrontierView, a market intelligence advisory firm for global business professionals, Oxford Analytica, which provides strategic geopolitical intelligence analysis of world events and Dragonfly Eye, a geopolitical and security intelligence service. The FiscalNote portfolio also includes advocacy and constituent management services that connect citizens with their government representatives and vice versa, as well as AI products and services.

We serve a global, diverse customer base that includes businesses (including over half of the Fortune 100), government agencies, law firms, professional services organizations, trade groups and non-profits in over 45 countries. We generated total revenues of $132.6 million and $113.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. We generate recurring revenues through our subscription-based model, which accounts for approximately 90% of our total revenues. We believe that the compelling value proposition of the insights delivered by our platform, combined with the expert analysis, workflow tools and other products and services we offer, has driven substantial customer loyalty.

Our History

Our co-founders established FiscalNote in 2013 with a vision of using technology, including AI, machine learning and natural language processing, to bring clarity to the disparate unstructured and rapidly changing data on governmental activities and empower organizations to better understand and act on the issues that matter to them. Today, we remain committed to the principle of leveraging technology to provide transparency into the policy, people, and politics shaping the world.

Over the last several years, we have closed a number of strategic acquisitions to increase our scale and enhance our portfolio of products and services with complementary offerings including the July 2017 acquisition of VoterVoice LLC (“VoterVoice”) a digital advocacy solutions business (“VoterVoice”), the January 2018 acquisition of Shungham Information SPRL, a European Union regulatory and legislative intelligence business (“Shungham”), the August 2018 acquisition of CQ Roll Call, Inc., comprising two premier media brands reporting on the U.S. government (“CQ Roll Call”), and several acquisitions over the course of 2021 through 2023 which, among other matters, built out our geopolitical and market intelligence advisory business line through the addition of Oxford Analytica, FrontierView and Dragonfly Eye to our corporate family. These acquisitions introduced us to new geographic territories in the U.K., Australia, Singapore and Austria, as well as increased our presence in Korea, the U.K. and within certain states in the United States. In addition to building out our portfolio with complimentary products and services and strategic technologies, these acquisitions increased our employee headcount and, in certain cases, have enabled us to scale our customer base more rapidly. See Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Factors Impacting the Comparability of Our Operating Results” for additional discussion. Over the past several years, we have made significant progress towards integrating these businesses and streamlining operations.

We are now a global company with approximately 680 employees as of December 31, 2023. Our headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., and we maintain four additional offices in the United States along with a global presence of offices in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Australia, India, South Korea, and Singapore.

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Industry Trends

Expanding Core Market and New Adjacent Opportunities

In recent years, data analytics have moved from simply legal and regulatory information to a wider mix of content, software, and data for many industries. The availability of technology has accelerated the shift in focus from content creation and production to development of tools, data analysis, and unique insights. Digital and online native providers with predictive and prescriptive decision-making tools are expanding beyond legal and compliance. They benefit from increased demand from a range of other adjacent markets that generate significant volumes of data such as finance, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals. By supporting new use-cases, providers with advanced analytics products can capture a large share in a new, growing segment that is currently underserved.

Increasing Government Policy Uncertainty and Complexity Worldwide

As businesses and organizations expand their operations into more jurisdictions, they may become exposed to additional laws and regulations, which generally are growing in complexity. For example, a rideshare company operating in both the United States and Europe is subject to different sets of labor regulations. Within those individual countries, an organization must also comply with diverging laws in various states or other localities, as well as monitor policymaking that could result in new regulations. Changes in the laws and regulations applicable to the rideshare business could create risks or opportunities impacting our strategy, affect our financial results, or expose us to greater scrutiny or legal risk. Without a platform to efficiently manage and monitor legislation and regulations, businesses and organizations may become exposed to potential damage to their brands, reputations, or financial performance.

Organizations Struggle to Manage Information Throughout the Lifecycle of a Law or Regulation

Although legal and policy matters continue to grow in importance, we believe that existing platforms have failed to modernize their solutions to address the related needs of organizations of all sizes and sectors. We believe that current information and software providers are unable to support complex processes across multiple jurisdictions such as advocacy, constituent action, legislation, regulations, statutes, case law, and compliance. Legacy solutions also do little to structure the variable data and disparate information on legal and policy matters, making it difficult to search, identify patterns or derive insights from the abundance of information. In addition, they lack the technology and functionality required to navigate the complexity and nuances of cross-border laws and regulations. The growing volume of data makes it challenging for teams to not only quickly identify relevant policy and regulatory information that will impact their organizations, but also efficiently track, collaborate, assess, and report the critical risks and opportunities. Without an integrated platform, businesses and organizations are forced to engage with multiple different point solutions, which creates additional cost burdens and reduces productivity and efficiency.

Our Strategy

The proliferation of complex laws, regulations and policies is increasingly a source of risk and opportunity for all types of organizations - from small businesses to Fortune 100 companies to government agencies and non-profit, operating in virtually any sector of the economy. Accordingly, we believe that organizations increasingly require efficient and highly automated solutions that aggregate, structure and provide actionable insights into the activities of disparate legislative, regulatory, and geopolitical actors, together with workflow tools that drive efficiency and automation in these areas, as well as insights provided by our expert advisory practices and peer-to-peer communities. We believe that we are a market leader for data-driven, actionable insights on legal, political, regulatory and policy matters, and our continued growth is expected to be driven by several strategic initiatives.

Our solution is centered on our suite of offerings and features that combine data, analytics, and workflows to drive actionable insights. Through our platforms and products, we deliver structured, relevant and actionable information to customers that enables them to achieve mission-critical results, such as securing government funding, generating incremental revenue, minimizing costs, and mitigating legal, regulatory, reputational or other risks.

Sales Optimization Strategy

We believe a significant opportunity exists for us to accelerate revenue growth by optimizing our sales organization and strategy. We are focusing on elevating our sales productivity and efficiency with an emphasis on delivering our services to increasingly larger enterprise and government accounts. We already enjoy a diverse “blue chip” client base across major

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public and private sectors, including over half of the Fortune 100. Our sales optimization efforts should realize growth in our base of larger enterprise and government accounts, and we will continuously monitor the need to grow sales capacity to further support those opportunities. Our post-sale client engagement efforts also include tailored strategies designed to successfully expand the size and duration of our client engagements through cross-selling and upselling, as well as optimizing product pricing and packaging based on customer needs. Through this “land and expand” strategy, we have increased average account values year over year across government, enterprise, mid-market and small and medium-sized clients.

Research & Development

We continue to invest in improvements to our products and services to enhance the value of the data and insights they provide as well as improve our customer experience. Our efforts in this regard include expanding our data assets, developing new proprietary technology (including additional products and enhancements to existing products), building cross-product integrations where they compound the value of our portfolio of newly developed and acquired products, and offering additional human and machine-driven data augmentations and analytics that enhance existing products and services. We continue to advance our core infrastructure and processes for better scaling cross-product data integration, as well as easier deployment of data science and AI capabilities across products. We believe these investments will promote customer retention, facilitate cross-selling to existing customers and enable us to market to potential new customers.

Adjacent Market Opportunities

We intend to leverage our core technology and scalable platform to expand into adjacent markets. First, our platform can ingest and process a high volume of data sets, from activity at the hyper-local municipal level to international, to provide clients with greater functionality. In addition, insights generated through our technology can be packaged for various client use-cases, from traditional government affairs and advocacy activities to geopolitical risk research and predictive analysis. We also believe there are significant opportunities to leverage our existing strengths in structuring data, providing actionable insights and workflow tools to develop vertically integrated solutions for regulated sectors of the future, including autonomous driving vehicles, cybersecurity, telehealth, the gig economy, crypto-currency, online sports betting, the cannabis industry and more. Finally, we continue to assess opportunities for international expansion, both to grow our customer footprint and expand our product offerings to provide insights into regulatory activities in additional jurisdictions.

Acquisition Opportunities

The legal and policy information and technology industry remains highly fragmented. We have a track record of acquiring and successfully integrating complementary businesses that enhance our portfolio of products, services, and data sets. Since 2017, we completed 16 acquisitions, increasing our scale, adding expert analysis and advocacy tools to our portfolio of products and services, and enabling us to provide additional data sets and services for our customers. We plan to evaluate additional acquisition opportunities to supplement our existing platform, with a strategic focus in the near-term on bolt-on opportunities that feed into our "land and expand" sales strategy. We intend to focus on acquisitions that leverage our core strengths and enhance our current product, market, geographic and customer strategies. At this time, we cannot estimate whether we will be successful in the acquisition of these, or any other, companies. We believe the combination of our successful acquisition track record, scale and reputation uniquely position us to create value through additional acquisitions.

Our Competitive Strengths

Category Creator in a Large and Expanding Market Opportunity

As a technology company focused on global policy and market intelligence, we believe we are a category creator in a large and expanding market. Based on industry research, we believe the total addressable market for legal and regulatory information services was approximately $37 billion in 2021 according to Outsell and, due to several factors, will continue to expand in the coming years. First, organizations of all kinds - from business enterprises to government entities - are subject to proliferating regulations and policies of increasing complexity as well as geopolitical changes in the markets in which they operate. These organizations increasingly require a better understanding of the associated impacts on their operations. In addition, available data on legal and regulatory activities is disparate and unstructured, driving a need to aggregate and meaningfully standardize, analyze and curate that data into relevant insights that facilitate key operational and strategic decisions. Further, analytical capabilities in law are democratizing, as organizations increasingly rely on internal teams, tools and workflows to evaluate and take action on policy and regulatory risks. We believe we are well

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positioned to capture a significant portion of this growing opportunity due to our reputation, scalable platform and AI capabilities, strong management team and successful acquisition strategy.

Scalable Proprietary AI-Driven Technology

Our core technology is built upon our proprietary data collection, ingestion, processing, monitoring and refinement capabilities that serve certain of our different product and service offerings. We collect and process structured and unstructured data related to global legislative and regulatory activities from disparate sources, including expansive coverage of news, social, and world events. Throughout the pipelines we combine automated processes built using AI, supplemented with human-in-the-loop augmentation (i.e., human interaction in reviewing, validating, labeling or generating data as part of an automated processing pipeline to improve results and speed up the machine learning process) to derive structured metadata and generate trustworthy and actionable information at scale that powers multiple customer-facing applications. We believe our focus on configurable and maintainable ingestion and refinement technology can scale with the development and acquisition of new data sets and products, reducing our time to market and enabling us to differentiate ourselves from competitors and expand into adjacent markets and client verticals. From this information, our refinement and analysis capabilities deliver actionable insights for clients, including individualized alerts, activity-driven recommendations and event-based predictions. These insights are incorporated into workflow tools that support policy monitoring, automated reporting, stakeholder management and collaboration, revenue and funding generation, research and analytics, and streamlined compliance. We believe our proprietary technology delivers superior outcomes for our customers through a focus on combining deep product development expertise with subject matter expertise navigating technical complexities in the policy and legal domain. The value of our technology is highlighted by its ability to utilize machine learning to automatically learn and apply extractions, classifications, recommendations and connections between disparate data sources as more data is ingested, thereby providing increased customer value per dataset and data-driven insights over time.

Rapidly Shifting Technology Landscape with an Increasing Emphasis on the Role of AI, Machine Learning, and Natural Language Processing

The evolution of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP) is rapidly changing the way industries approach data and analytics. Today's technologies enable far more sophisticated analysis, prediction, and automation. These trends are driving significant changes in how business is conducted and how data is evaluated by multinational corporations, non-profits, and governments. Such technological shifts are particularly impactful in markets being serviced by FiscalNote, including legal and policy analysis focused on the political, regulatory and macroeconomic environment. Appropriately navigating the technological shifts within AI, ML and NLP is crucial for understanding and processing large volumes of text-based data such as legal documents, policy papers, and regulatory rulings. Deploying these technologies has the potential to automate repetitive tasks, reduce errors, and provide more actionable insights, decision-making, and strategic planning. Businesses that embrace these shifting technologies through platforms such as FiscalNote can gain a competitive advantage and enhance their efficiency, innovation, and customer experience.

Blue Chip Diverse Client Base

Our diverse customer base includes large multinational corporations as well as startups and other enterprises. We also support all three branches of the U.S. federal government, along with dozens of other national, state, and local government entities. In addition, we provide solutions to non-government organizations, nonprofits and advocacy groups. Thousands of enterprises, entities, and organizations rely on us to improve the way they build and manage their relationships with all levels of government, enabling them to have maximum impact on legislation and regulation. We believe our large enterprise and government clients offer significant opportunities for growth in the client engagement, while our diverse client base provides stability and mitigates risk to our business as a whole.

Multiple Growth Vectors

Our business benefits from a comprehensive platform that pairs organic and inorganic growth opportunities. By combining our existing solutions with complementary acquired assets, we continue to enhance the value proposition of our offerings to clients, grow our client engagements and expand our existing engagements through cross-sell and upsell successes. We embrace our “land and expand” strategy, which is supported by our simplified content and usage-based pricing model. In addition, we increase customer lifetime value through multi-year contract penetration, as well as retention through our usage analytics and AI-powered technology. We aim to continue deploying our offerings across the globe and supporting more jurisdictions to accelerate and diversify our growth.

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Ongoing Acquisition Opportunities

We continue to look at acquisition targets opportunistically, with a primary focus on complementary assets with significant strategic and value accretion potential. Driven by our integration model, we benefit from increasing our user base via new customers, increased customer stickiness and sales volume via bundles, and unified data and analytics engines to deliver increasingly larger quantities of data with higher-quality information. We focus on opportunities with high market share and high subscription revenue streams, which drives back-office synergies, as well as potential acquisition of enabling technologies. In addition, we have deployed our AI-powered technology to reduce integration time and create significant cost savings for our acquisitions. We intend to continue pursue strategic acquisitions as we create a disruptive global data company in a new era of technology.

Founder-Led Management Team and Experienced Leadership

Our management team is led by Tim Hwang, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Director and Co-Founder, who brings to FiscalNote his vision, values, and commitment to our founding mission - to connect people and organizations to government through the use of technology and empower them to better understand and act on the issues that matter to them. Tim leads a talented management team with many years of collective experience and deep expertise in, among other matters, operating businesses at scale, executing a strategic acquisition and consolidation strategy, data science, corporate finance and capital allocation. Our high-profile Board of Directors brings decades of collective knowledge and expertise relevant to our industry, strategic plan, financial matters, legal compliance, governance and leadership.

Our Products and Services

Public Policy and Issues Management

Using AI and data analytics, our core platform provides policy monitoring capabilities at various jurisdictional levels both domestically and globally to enable clients to identify opportunity and manage risk associated with legislative and regulatory change. The robust platform reliably tracks U.S. Congressional and federal agency activity - from committee markups and amendments to introductions of proposed legislation to rulemaking and the regulatory comment process - as well as activities across state and local governments, further augmented by our Curate product, which we acquired in 2021. Additionally, customers are able to integrate custom policy, stakeholder, and other data and analysis surrounding the policy ecosystem into the platform to manage their policy, market, and stakeholder information in one place. Through our CQ product, we also offer deep and comprehensive news and analysis covering the politics, process, and impact of both lawmaking and rulemaking. Further, by leveraging our EU Issue Tracker, clients can take advantage of deeper policy monitoring capabilities and insights in the European Union. By harnessing workflow tools that help organizations manage their issues with insights provided by these products, stakeholders and teams are empowered to collaborate and drive more effective cross departmental knowledge management and coordination and communication on legal and regulatory issues.

Example Use Cases

• Enterprise clients use our technology to in-source their government affairs function, enabling them to reduce contractual commitments to trade organizations and achieve significant cost savings.

• Public sector clients leverage our technology to track the federal procurement process, enabling them to secure government funding in support of their mission.

• Industry associations leverage our technology to strategically allow their employees from different teams to work off the same information within the business, efficiently preparing for new business initiatives or quickly responding to questions from one place, reducing and consolidating different information channels, all fed by automatically sourced and updating information.

Advocacy & Constituent Services

Our advocacy tools, including VoterVoice and CQ Advocacy, empower citizens and organizations to connect with their governments. We provide solutions that enable organizations — from corporations to nonprofits to trade associations — to build campaigns, engage with advocates and educate lawmakers through multiple channels. Our tools also enable customers to track campaign performance with real-time, actionable reports, and insights with data-driven recommendations for improved performance based on industry specific historical benchmarking analysis. Conversely, our Fireside product, which we acquired in 2021, supports legislators in their constituent engagement efforts by simplifying daily constituent

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communications, automating tasks, maintaining online and social media presence, and applying data to guide outreach efforts.

Example Use Cases

• A national trade association uses VoterVoice to revitalize its advocacy work through a digital strategy and mobile action after decades of trying to keep up in the industry.

• A congressional office uses Fireside’s powerful outreach tools to engage in a meaningful and coordinated fashion with constituents through surveys, newsletters, and mailing tools, and then further refine those engagement efforts through the collection and analysis of data regarding the congressional district.

Geopolitical and Market Intelligence

Our geopolitical and market intelligence services include FrontierView, and Oxford Analytica, which we acquired in 2021, and Dragonfly Intelligence, which we acquired in 2023. FrontierView provides strategic planning, market monitoring and intelligence to global business professionals in support of companies’ international growth initiatives. Oxford Analytica provides strategic geopolitical intelligence analysis of world events through its full-time staff and a global network of confirmed subject matter experts (now numbering over 1,500). Dragonfly provides real-time critical intelligence about potential and ongoing security risks to operations, early warning detection and forecasting through its "security intelligence & analysis service" (SIAS) platform. We believe that, by combining expert analysis with our core AI-driven analytics, our clients gain access to the full array of insights they need to understand how government actions and policies impact their organizations, businesses and industries.

Example Use Cases

• A multinational corporation engages FrontierView for customized research and analysis to adapt its pricing strategy to volatile emerging markets in which it seeks to expand.

• Through Oxford Analytica’s Daily Briefs, senior decision-makers at a technology company were presented with timely, impartial, and relevant analyses that helped them navigate through current events surrounding cybersecurity.

• Through Dragonfly's SIAS platform, a senior security and crisis management executive at a multinational corporation receives advance warning of events potentially disrupting its supply chain and operations abroad.

Customers

We serve a large, diverse customer base that includes small and mid-sized businesses, large enterprises (including over half of the Fortune 100), government agencies, law firms, professional services organizations, trade groups and non-profit around the world. We believe that the strong value proposition of the insights delivered by our platform, combined with expert analysis and workflow tools, leads to our substantial customer loyalty as evidenced by their high propensity to renew their subscriptions with us. As of December 31, 2023, our run-rate revenue (a key measure of our future revenue opportunity defined as annual recurring revenue at a point in time plus non-subscription revenue during the last twelve months) was $139.7 million. Excluding products we discontinued in 2023, and Board.org (see Item 7, Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, for further discussion) our run-rate revenue at December 31, 2023 was $121.3 million. In addition, our net revenue retention (“NRR”) rate (for businesses we owned for at least twelve months at any point in time) on subscription customers was approximately 99% for the fourth quarter of 2023 and 94% during the year ended December 31, 2023. Retention rates typically are higher for engagements with higher account values, which tend to involve more products with more complex and broader usage within a client organization. We believe that our business is not substantially dependent on any particular end market, customer or group of significant customers.

Technology

Our information technology systems are fundamental to our success. We guide users across a complex information ecosystem, presenting acquired and generated content, with machine-derived metadata, in tailored client workflows. Our technology stack includes technologies for the storage, processing, access and delivery of the data that forms the foundation

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of our business. We generally own or have secured ongoing rights to use all the applications material to our operations. Our patented AI-enabled core technologies are built and operated on top of modern cloud infrastructure, providing a reliable and distributed computing infrastructure platform for business operations.

Our AI-driven analytical solutions empower our clients to track the pulse of legal and regulatory developments via:

• Descriptive analytics: vast database enabling trend identification, discovery and alerting, and analysis across jurisdictions, people, and documents.

• Predictive analytics: actionable insights such as legislative forecasts, automatic regulatory comment sentiment analysis, AI-driven personalized content and data recommendations to help clients make informed decisions.

• State-of-the-art data collection and ingestion, processing and augmentation, and storage automation capabilities including:

• Data ingestion: bespoke high-speed intelligent data sourcing and collection with custom scraping and monitoring frameworks from web sources, APIs (Application Programming Interface), and data partnerships collecting unstructured text documents in multiple languages and multimedia audio, video, and image files.

• Data processing: augments raw source data by inferring and deriving metadata via natural language processing, including categorization, entity extraction, linking, and summarization, creating standardized and useable structured data formats.

• Data storage and management: structure, standardize, and automate synchronous and asynchronous data processing pipelines to validate, normalize and index primary data along with metadata to enable enhanced data retrieval and alerting across languages and jurisdictions.

• Data analytics: proprietary algorithms to drive custom natural language processes that enable predictions and analysis.

Our products are accessible through multiple delivery channels, including desktop and mobile applications, and data feeds and APIs, enabling our clients to work from anywhere at any time.

Competitive Environment

We believe the principal competitive factors in our business are the quality of insights that our customers can derive from our products and services, including their relevance to the policy and regulatory issues of greatest impact to their organizations, as well as the ease with which customers can act on those insights and integrate them into workflows that drive results. We believe we currently compete favorably with respect to each of these factors.

We consider ourselves a category creator in the technology-enabled global policy and market intelligence services sector. We believe that no single competitor currently offers the same scope of services and market coverage we provide, nor do we provide the same scope of services and market coverage as our competitors. The data and information analytics sector is highly fragmented, and we may encounter a variety of competitors depending upon the relevant market or product offering. Our competitors may include traditional information services companies such as Thomson Reuters, Bloomberg, and S&P, LexisNexis, legal advisors such as traditional law firms, as well as consultancies and traditional and digital media organizations that compete primarily with our Roll Call business. In addition, we may face competition from start-up and mid-sized companies, who may develop products or services that compete with discreet offerings within our portfolio. Over time, we believe that new businesses will increasingly enter the global policy and market intelligence information services sector and seek to develop technologies that may compete with our products and services.

Intellectual Property

As of December 31, 2023, we owned 128 registered trademarks, one trademark allowed, nine trademark applications (in each case, counting individual foreign registrations and applications), approximately 578 domain names, 16 patents, nine patents pending, and three patents allowed. We also own certain proprietary software. We consider our trademarks, service marks, databases, software and other IP to be proprietary, and rely on a combination of statutory (e.g., copyright, trademark, trade secret and patent), contractual and technical safeguards to protect our intellectual property rights.

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We believe that the intellectual property that we own and license is sufficient to permit us to carry on our business as presently conducted.

Our agreements with our customers and business partners place certain restrictions on the use of our intellectual property. As a general practice, employees, contractors and other parties with access to our proprietary information sign agreements that prohibit the unauthorized use or disclosure of our intellectual property and confidential information.

New Product Development

We believe that innovation is essential to our success and one of our primary drivers of competitive advantage. We believe we are in a unique position to help shape how organizations find, evaluate, interact with, consume and act upon global policy and market information. In 2023, our data expansion and enhancement strategies led to the integration and expansion of data across multiple products including FiscalNote, EUIT, CQ, VoterVoice, Aicel, and FrontierView, introducing new data sources and improving data quality. We made significant improvements in our existing product suite while developing and launching new products, including FiscalNote RiskConnector and Global Policy Dashboard, and we laid the foundations for several GPT powered applications. We also intend to continue augmenting our technology platform, products and services through strategic acquisitions.

Sales and Marketing

We generally develop sales, distribution and marketing strategies on a product-by-product and service-by-service basis, including products and services obtained via acquisitions. We leverage customer data, business and market intelligence and competitive profiling to retain customers and cross-sell products and services. When we obtain a new product or service through an acquisition, we assess on a case-by-case basis whether to integrate it into our existing product portfolio or maintain it as a standalone offering in light of its existing brand recognition, distinctive customer base and other factors.

Our sales teams participate in both sales and service activities, interacting frequently with assigned customers to ensure a positive experience using our products and services. Our sales force primarily seeks revenue through new sales, existing customer retention, upselling and cross-selling, working with the sales team members to coordinate activity and provide the best solutions for our customers.

Our marketing team seeks to position FiscalNote as the most trusted brand for insights and analysis on political, regulatory and policy matters. It promotes awareness of our brands through several channels, including segmented marketing campaigns and content (e.g., topical webinars), events, the FiscalNote Executive Institute (a thought leadership community that advances conversation and collaboration among senior leaders), and digital marketing.

Employees

As of December 31, 2023, approximately 680 employees support our business operations with approximately 660 full-time. As of the date of this annual report on Form 10-K, approximately 50 of our employees are represented by a union. We consider our relationship with our employees to be good and have not experienced interruptions to operations due to labor disagreements.

Regulatory Environment

Our products, services and operations are subject to privacy and consumer information laws and regulations, including regulations in the U.S. (federal and state), U.K., EU (as well as individual member states) and various jurisdictions in Asia. We incur significant costs in our business to comply with these laws and regulations. Our compliance obligations vary from regulator to regulator, and may include, among other things, strict data security programs, submissions of regulatory reports, providing consumers with certain notices and correcting inaccuracies in applicable reports. In addition, we are subject to regulatory requirements ordinarily associated with international operations, including various anti-corruption laws that prohibit improper payments or offers of payments to foreign governments and their officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business, as well as export controls, customs, economic sanctions laws, and embargoes imposed by the U.S. government. Violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act or other

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anti-corruption laws or export control, customs, or economic sanctions laws may result in severe criminal or civil sanctions and penalties. Many of these laws and regulations are complex, and their application to us, our customers or the specific services and relationships we have with our customers are not always clear. Our failure to anticipate accurately the application of these laws and regulations, or any failure to comply, could create liability for us, result in adverse publicity and otherwise negatively affect our business. See the section titled “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information about the impact of government regulation on our company.

Information About our Executive Officers

Set forth below is a list of our executive officers as of March 11, 2024, including each executive officer’s principal occupation and employment during the past five years and reflecting recent organizational changes. None of our executive officers has any family relationship with any other executive officer, and none of our executive officers became an officer pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any other person. Each executive officer has been elected to serve until his successor is appointed or his earlier death or removal or resignation from such office. Each executive officer’s age is set forth in the table next to his name.

Name	Position	Age
Tim Hwang	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder	32
Gerald Yao	Chief Strategy Officer, Global Head of ESG and Co-Founder	32
Josh Resnik	President and Chief Operating Officer	53
Jon Slabaugh	Chief Financial Officer and SVP of Corporate Development	60
Vladimir Eidelman	Chief Technology Officer	38
Richard Henderson	Chief Revenue Officer	50
Todd Aman	SVP, General Counsel and Secretary	40

Timothy Hwang serves as our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and as a Class I Director. Mr. Hwang is one of our Co-Founders and served as Legacy FiscalNote’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since its founding in 2013 through the public listing. Mr. Hwang is currently a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, a trustee on the Board of the Greater Washington Community Foundation (the largest funder of non-profit and philanthropic initiatives in the DC region), a Board member of The After School Alliance, and a member of the Council of Korean Americans (CKA). Mr. Hwang has an A.B. from Princeton University.

Gerald Yao serves as our Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of ESG, and as a Class II Director. He is one of our Co-Founders and served as a director of Legacy FiscalNote since its founding in 2013. Mr. Yao co-founded FiscalNote after spending a decade leading operations in the non-profit, public schools, and start-up sectors. He has served as Chief Strategy Officer since 2014 and Global Head of ESG since June 2022 and helped to incubate many functions within the organization. Mr. Yao is currently overseeing corporate strategy and new market growth expansion in APAC and with respect to ESG matters. Previously, he was director of finance for the National Youth Association from 2010 to 2013. He studied finance and sociology at Emory University.

Josh Resnik serves as our President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Resnik served as Legacy FiscalNote’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Content Officer from October 2018 to January 2022, and was named President and Chief Operating Officer in February 2022. Prior to FiscalNote, Mr. Resnik was an executive and Board member of Spree Commerce starting in 2012, serving as General Counsel/Chief Operating Officer and helping lead the company to a successful acquisition by First Data Corporation (now Fiserv) in 2015. Prior to Spree Commerce, he led the Digital division of Gannett (then one of the largest media companies in the U.S.) and was a senior in-house attorney at AOL. Earlier in his career he spent several years in private law practice representing clients in the TMT sector in corporate transactions and regulatory matters. Mr. Resnik holds a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, where he was named an Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar and G. Joseph Tauro Scholar, as well as earning the Dean’s Award in Communications Law.

Jon Slabaugh serves as our Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Corporate Development. He joined Legacy FiscalNote in November 2019 as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer in May 2020. Prior to FiscalNote, Mr. Slabaugh was the Managing Director of UCG, a private holding company of 10 leading business-to-business information, data and workflow SaaS companies serving the energy, healthcare,

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telecommunications, financial services, technology, advertising and tax preparation markets, from 2004 to 2018. Earlier in his career, Mr. Slabaugh was a co-founder and Managing Director of MCG Capital, a senior debt, mezzanine and uni-tranche investment company backed by Goldman Sachs Capital Partners, Heller Financial, Vestar Capital Partners and Soros Private Equity Partners, from 1998 to 2004. Mr. Slabaugh originated and managed investments in information, software and media companies while at MCG. Mr. Slabaugh has also served on the boards of Miles Partnership, Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, and GasBuddy. He holds a B.A. from Denison University and an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business Administration.

Dr. Vladimir Eidelman serves as our Chief Technology Officer, a role he has held since June 2022. Before then, he served as our Chief Scientist and Head of AI Research, leading the production data science and AI teams since December 2013. His work has led to multiple patents, patent applications, and peer-reviewed papers, and he serves on the program committees for top-tier conferences, such as ACL, NAACL, and EMNLP. Dr. Eidelman completed his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Maryland, and his B.S. in Computer Science and Philosophy at Columbia University.

Richard Henderson serves as Chief Revenue Officer, a role he has held since January 2023. Before then, he served as Chief Sales Officer at Higher Logic, a cloud-based member and customer engagement platform business, from June 2018 to July 2022, where he managed global sales and accounts across North America and Australia. Prior to Higher Logic, Mr. Henderson served as Chief Revenue Officer at StatsPerform, a sports data and analytics company, from January 2017 to June 2018. Before then, he held a series of senior leadership roles at The Corporate Executive Board (CEB), a leading global best-practice insight and SaaS business. He is an Honors Graduate of Cambridge University, UK.

Todd Aman serves as our Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, a role he has held since August 2022. Before then, he had served as our Vice President and Associate General Counsel – Securities and Compliance since April 2021. Before joining FiscalNote, Mr. Aman served as Associate General Counsel – Corporate and Securities and Assistant Secretary for FLIR Systems, Inc., a publicly-traded international sensor technology company. Prior to FLIR, Mr. Aman served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary at Gannett Co., Inc., a publicly-traded media and marketing solutions company, from March 2016 through its acquisition in 2019. Before then, Mr. Aman was a corporate attorney in the SEC Advisory and Capital Markets practice groups at Hogan Lovells US LLP. Mr. Aman holds a J.D., magna cum laude, and an LL.M in Securities and Financial Regulation, with distinction, from the Georgetown University Law Center, as well as a B.A. in Political Theory and Religious Studies from the University of Virginia.

Available Information

Our website address is www.fiscalnote.com. We make available, free of charge through our website, our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) as soon as reasonably practicable after such documents are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The SEC maintains an internet website at www.sec.gov that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding FiscalNote. The information contained on our website is not part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

Risks Related to Our Business

The Company may not successfully consummate a go-private or other strategic transaction on favorable terms or at all, and its announcement of the formation of a Special Committee of its Board of Directors to review such a transaction may have an adverse impact on the Company’s business and ability to implement any such transaction.

On November 14, 2023, the Company announced that its Board of Directors established a Special Committee, composed of Michael Callahan, Manoj Jain, Stanley McChrystal and Anna Sedgley, in response to statements made by the Company’s CEO and Co-founder, Tim Hwang, regarding his interest in putting together a consortium to explore a potential go-private transaction. No party has submitted any specific proposal, and there can be no assurance that one will be made. The Special Committee will evaluate, together with its advisors, any proposal it receives. The Special Committee has the full power and authority of the Board to take any and all actions on behalf of the Board as it deems necessary to evaluate

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and negotiate a potential transaction involving the Company going private. There can be no assurance that the foregoing will result in any transaction or any other strategic change or outcome, or as to the timing of any of the foregoing. The Company’s announcement of the formation of a Special Committee to review any such transaction may have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, operations and financial results, as well as its ability to implement any such transaction.

We have recently experienced significant growth that may not be indicative of future growth, which makes it difficult to forecast our revenue and evaluate our business and prospects. If we fail to manage our growth effectively, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.

We have experienced significant growth in our business, including through acquisitions, over the last several years. We have also experienced significant growth in headcount, the number of customers, and usage and amount of data delivered across our products and services.

You should not rely on the revenue growth of any prior quarterly or annual period as an indication of future performance. Even if our revenue continues to increase, our revenue growth rate may decline in the future due to a variety of factors, including the maturation of our business, increased competition, changes to technology, a decrease in the growth of our overall market, or our failure, for any reason, to continue to take advantage of growth opportunities. The overall growth of our revenue depends on a number of factors, including our ability to:

• attract new customers, retain and expand sales to our existing customers, and price our products and services effectively;

• expand the functionality of our products and services, and continue to generate content and other insights that our customers value;

• maintain and expand the rates at which customers use our products and services and the prices at which we deliver our products and services;

• provide our customers with support that meets their needs;

• maintain or increase customer satisfaction with our products and services;

• compete effectively against other businesses offering similar products or services, as well as new entrants into the markets in which we compete;

• continue to introduce and sell our products and services to new markets and industry verticals;

• continue to develop new products and services, and maintain, enhance, develop, and integrate the functionality of our existing platforms, products and services, including continued innovation of our AI and data science technologies;

• successfully identify and acquire or invest in businesses, products or technologies that we believe could complement or expand our products and services;

• recruit, hire, train and manage additional qualified developers, professionals and sales and marketing personnel; and

• increase awareness of our brands on a global basis and successfully compete with other companies.

We may not successfully accomplish any of these objectives, and as a result, it is difficult for us to forecast our future results of operations.

In addition, any growth places significant demands on our operational infrastructure. As usage of our products and services grows, we will need to devote additional resources to improving and maintaining our infrastructure and integrating with third-party applications, including open-source software. In addition, we will need to appropriately scale our internal business systems and our services organization, including customer support and professional services, to serve our growing customer base. We also will need to focus significant resources on integrating acquired businesses and leveraging acquired products, services, content and analysis across the entire organization. Any failure of or delay in these efforts could lead to impaired system performance and reduced customer satisfaction, resulting in decreased sales to customers, lower

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dollar-based net retention rates, the issuance of service credits or requested refunds, which would hurt our revenue growth and our reputation. Even if we are successful in our expansion efforts, they will be expensive and complex, and require the dedication of significant management time and attention. We could also face inefficiencies or service disruptions as a result of our efforts to scale our internal infrastructure. We cannot be sure that the expansion of and improvements to our internal infrastructure will be effectively implemented on a timely basis, if at all, and such failures could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our expenses and investments have grown significantly in recent years. We will need to grow our revenues to achieve and maintain profitability, which may not occur.

We expect to continue to expend substantial financial and other resources on:

• our technology infrastructure, including systems architecture, scalability, availability, performance and security;

• sales and marketing, including a significant expansion of our sales organization to engage existing and prospective customers, increase brand awareness and drive adoption of our products and services;

• product development, including investments in our development team and the development of new applications of our products and services and new functionality for our existing applications and in the protection of our intellectual property (“IP”) rights related to our product development;

• acquisitions or strategic investments;

• international expansion; and

• general administration, including legal and accounting, expenses associated with being a public company.

These investments may not be successful on the timeline we anticipate or at all and may not result in increased revenue growth. If we are unable to maintain or increase our revenue at a rate sufficient to offset costs, our business, financial position and results of operations will be harmed and we may not be able to achieve or maintain profitability over the long term. Additionally, we have encountered, and may in the future encounter, risks and uncertainties frequently experienced by growing companies in rapidly changing industries, such as unforeseen operating expenses, difficulties, complications, delays and other known or unknown factors that may result in losses in future periods. If our revenue growth does not meet our expectations in future periods, our business, financial position and results of operations may be harmed and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future, and we may be required to take cost-reduction actions that may limit our ability to execute on our strategic plans.

We have a history of net losses and anticipate that operating expenses may grow as we continue to pursue our plans for expansion, and we therefore may not be able to achieve and maintain profitability.

We have incurred significant net losses in each year since our inception, including net losses of $115.5 million and $218.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future. Because the market for our products and services is rapidly evolving, it is difficult for us to predict our future results of operations or the limits of our market opportunity. The Company implemented a cost reduction plan to align its operations and reduce our operating expenses in the future. We also intend to continue to build and enhance our products and services and develop and expand our platforms through both internal research and development and selectively pursuing acquisitions that can contribute to the capabilities of our platforms. If our revenue does not increase to offset operating expenses and if our efforts to control operating expenses are unsuccessful or inadequate, we will not be profitable in future periods. In future periods, our revenue growth could slow or our revenue could decline for a number of reasons, including any failure to increase the number of organizations using our products or grow the size of our engagements with existing customers, a decrease in the growth of our overall market, our failure, for any reason, to continue to capitalize on growth opportunities, slowing demand for our products, additional regulatory burdens, or increasing competition. As a result, our past financial performance may not be indicative of our future performance. Any failure by us to achieve or sustain profitability on a consistent basis could cause the value of our stock to decline.

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We generate a significant percentage of our revenues from recurring subscription-based arrangements, and if we are unable to maintain a high renewal rate, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects would be materially and adversely affected.

Approximately 90% of our revenues are subscription-based. In order to maintain existing revenues and to generate higher revenues, we are dependent on a significant number of our customers renewing their arrangements with us. Although many of these arrangements have automatic renewal provisions, with appropriate notice these arrangements generally are cancellable and our customers generally have no obligation to renew their subscriptions after the expiration of their initial subscription period. As a result, our past annual revenue renewal rates may not be indicative of our future annual revenue renewal rates, and our annual revenue renewal rates may decline or fluctuate in the future as a result of a number of factors, including customer satisfaction with our products and services, our prices and the prices offered by competitors, reductions in customer spending levels, and general economic conditions. Our revenues could also decline if a significant number of our customers continued their arrangements with us but reduced the amount of their spending.

The introduction of competitors’ offerings with lower prices for consumers, low customer satisfaction with our products, fluctuations in prices customers are willing to pay for our products, changes in customers’ government affairs, policy and political strategies, including an increase in the use of competitors’ products or offerings, and other factors could result in declines in our subscriptions. Because we derive a substantial majority of our revenue from customers who purchase these subscription plans, any material decline in demand for these offerings could have a material adverse impact on our future revenue and results of operations. In addition, if we are unable to successfully introduce new products, features, and enhancements, our revenue growth may decline, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

If we are unable to attract new customers, retain existing customers, expand our products and services offerings with existing customers, expand into new geographic markets or identify areas of higher growth, our revenue growth and profitability will be harmed.

Our success depends on our ability to acquire new customers, retain existing customers, expand our engagements with existing customers through cross-selling and upselling efforts, expand into new geographic markets and identify areas of higher growth, and to do so in a cost-effective manner. We have made significant investments related to customer acquisition and retention, expect to continue to spend significant amounts on these efforts in future periods, and cannot guarantee that the revenue from new or existing customers will ultimately exceed the costs of these investments.

Additionally, if we fail to deliver a quality user experience, or if customers do not perceive the products and services we offer to be of high value and quality, we may be unable to acquire or retain customers. Also, if we do not acquire or retain customers above our lowest price tier in volumes sufficient to grow our business, we may be unable to achieve our operational objectives. Our prices may increase, or may not decrease to levels sufficient to generate customers’ interest, our revenue may decrease, our margins may decline. As a result, we may not achieve or maintain profitability and our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be materially and adversely affected.

Our efforts to expand our service offerings and further develop our existing services in order to keep pace with policy, regulatory, political and technological developments may not succeed.

Our efforts to expand our current service offerings may not succeed and, as a result, we may not achieve the revenue growth rate we expect. In addition, because the markets for certain of our offerings remain relatively new, it is uncertain whether our investments in those offerings, will result in significant revenue for us. We seek to continuously enhance our technology platforms, including AI and machine learning capabilities and algorithms, to maintain and improve the quality of our products and services in order to remain competitive with alternatives, and those efforts ultimately may not be adequate or successful. Further, the introduction of significant platform changes and upgrades, may not succeed and early-stage interest and adoption of such new services may not result in long term success or significant revenue for us. Additionally, if we fail to anticipate or identify significant technology trends and developments early enough, or if we do not devote appropriate resources to adapting to such trends and developments, our business could be harmed.

If we are unable to develop or acquire enhancements to, and new features for, our existing or new services that keep pace with rapid technological developments, our business could be harmed. The success of enhancements and new or

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acquired products and services depends on several factors, including the timely completion, introduction and market acceptance of the feature, service or enhancement by customers, administrators and developers, as well as our ability to integrate all of our product and service offerings and develop adequate selling capabilities in new markets. Failure in this regard may significantly impair our revenue growth and negatively impact our operating results. We may not be successful in either developing or acquiring these enhancements and new products and services or effectively bringing them to market.

Furthermore, uncertainties about the timing and nature of new services or technologies, or modifications to existing services or technologies, or changes in customer usage patterns thereof, could increase our research and development or service delivery expenses or lead to our increased reliance on certain vendors. Any failure of our services to operate effectively with future network platforms and technologies could reduce the demand for our services, result in customer dissatisfaction and harm our business.

We may not realize expected business or financial benefits from acquisitions or integrate acquired businesses in an efficient and effective manner, or such acquisitions could divert management’s attention, increase capital requirements or dilute stockholder value and materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Our ability to achieve the anticipated potential benefits of a strategic acquisition will be subject to a number of risks or uncertainties. Acquired assets, data, or businesses may not be successfully integrated into our operations, costs in connection with acquisitions and integrations may be higher than expected and we may also incur unanticipated acquisition-related costs. These costs could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations, or prospects. Any acquisition we complete could be viewed negatively by customers, users, developers, partners, or investors, and could have adverse effects on our existing business relationships.

Acquisitions and other transactions, arrangements, and investments involve numerous risks and could create unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures, any of which could harm our business, including:

• difficulties in, and the cost of, integrating operations, administrative infrastructures, sales and marketing teams and strategies, personnel, technologies, data sets, services, and platforms;

• potential write-offs of acquired assets or investments, impairments of goodwill or intangible assets, or potential financial and credit risks associated with acquired customers;

• difficulties in successfully selling any acquired services or products;

• differences between our values and those of our acquired companies;

• failures to identify material liabilities or risk in pre-acquisition due diligence;

• difficulties in retaining and re-training key employees of acquired companies and integrating them into our organizational structure and corporate culture;

• difficulties in, and financial costs of, addressing acquired compensation structures inconsistent with our compensation structure;

• inability to maintain, or changes in, relationships with key customers and partners of the acquired business;

• challenges converting and forecasting the acquired company’s revenue recognition policies including subscription-based revenue and revenue based on the transfer of control as well as appropriate allocation of the customer consideration to the individual deliverables;

• difficulty with, and costs related to, transitioning the acquired technology onto our existing platforms and customer acceptance of multiple platforms on a temporary or permanent basis;

• augmenting the acquired technologies and platforms to the levels that are consistent with our brands and reputation;

• potential for acquired products to impact the profitability of existing products;

• increasing or maintaining the security standards for acquired technology consistent with our other services;

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• challenges relating to the structure of an investment, such as governance, accountability, and decision-making conflicts that may arise in the context of a joint venture or other majority ownership investments;

• negative impact to our results of operations because of the depreciation and amortization of amounts related to acquired intangible assets, fixed assets, and deferred compensation;

• to the extent we use cash to pay for acquisitions, the commensurate limitation of other potential uses for our cash;

• to the extent we incur debt to fund any acquisitions, the impact of such debt on our overall capital structure, any material restrictions thereunder on our ability to conduct our business, financial maintenance covenants and dilution to shareholders to the extent such debt instruments are convertible;

• to the extent we issue equity securities in connection with future acquisitions, existing stockholders may be diluted and earnings per share may decrease;

• additional dilution and expense associated with stock-based compensation;

• the loss of acquired unearned revenue and unbilled revenue;

• delays in customer purchases due to uncertainty related to any acquisition;

• ineffective or inadequate controls, procedures, and policies at the acquired company;

• in the case of foreign acquisitions, challenges caused by integrating operations over distance, and across different languages, cultures, and political environments;

• currency and regulatory risks associated with foreign countries and potential additional cybersecurity and compliance risks resulting from entry into new markets;

• tax effects and costs of any such acquisitions, including the related integration into our tax structure and assessment of the impact on our ability to realize our future tax assets or liabilities; and

• potential challenges by governmental authorities, including the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”), for anti-competitive or other reasons.

We may also decide to restructure, divest or sell businesses, products or technologies that we have acquired or invested in. The occurrence of any of the above could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and future prospects and could adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock.

Any cost reduction initiatives that we undertake may not deliver the results we expect and these actions may adversely affect our business.

From time to time, we engage in restructuring plans that have resulted and may continue to result in workforce reduction and consolidation of our real estate facilities and our operating footprint. In addition, management will continue to evaluate our global footprint and cost structure, and additional restructuring plans are expected to be formalized. As a result of our restructurings, we have experienced and may in the future experience a loss of continuity, loss of accumulated knowledge, disruptions to our operations and inefficiency during transitional periods. Any cost-cutting measures could impact employee retention. In addition, we cannot be sure that any future cost reductions or global footprint consolidations will deliver the results we expect, be successful in reducing our overall expenses as we expect or that additional costs will not offset any such reductions or global footprint consolidation. If our operating costs are higher than we expect or if we do not maintain adequate control of our costs and expenses, our results of operations may be adversely affected.
 

We have international operations and assets, including in the U.K., Belgium, Australia and Korea, and we sell our products and services to clients globally. These international operations subject us to additional risks that may adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We have international operations, including in the U.K., Belgium, Australia and Korea. Our ability to operate in these countries may be adversely affected by changes in those jurisdictions’ laws and regulations, including those relating to taxation, lobbying, cybersecurity, privacy and other matters. In addition, our operating results and financial performance

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are subject to the local economic and political situations. We believe that our operations are in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements. However, the central or local governments of these jurisdictions may impose new, stricter regulations or interpretations of existing regulations that require additional expenditures and efforts on our part to ensure our compliance therewith, as well as increased taxation, restrictions on imports, import duties or currency revaluations. There can be no certainty as to the application of the laws and regulations of these jurisdictions in particular instances. Enforcement of existing laws or agreements may be sporadic and implementation and interpretation of laws inconsistent. Moreover, there is a high degree of fragmentation among regulatory authorities, resulting in uncertainties as to which authorities have jurisdiction over particular parties or transactions.

In addition, we sell our products and services globally and plan to continue expanding our international operations as part of our growth strategy. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, approximately 19% and 13%, respectively, of our revenues were derived from outside of the United States. Revenues by geography are determined based on the region of the FiscalNote selling entity, which may be different than the region of the customer.

Our current international operations and our plans to expand our international operations could subject us to a number of risks, including:

• increased management, travel, infrastructure, and legal compliance costs associated with having multiple international operations;

• unique terms and conditions in contract negotiations imposed by clients in foreign countries;

• longer payment cycles and difficulties in enforcing contracts and collecting accounts receivable;

• the need to localize our products and services for international clients;

• changes in foreign regulatory requirements;

• increased exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

• highly inflationary international economies;

• the burdens and costs of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws and legal standards relating to data security and protection of personal information, including the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) in the European Union and similar privacy regulations in the U.K. and the Asia-Pacific region;

• compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended, the U.K. Bribery Act and other anti-corruption regulations, particularly in emerging market countries;

• compliance by international staff with accounting practices generally accepted in the United States, including adherence to our accounting policies and internal controls;

• trade agreements, taxes, and other trade barriers;

• increased financial accounting and reporting burdens and complexities;

• weaker protection of intellectual property rights in some countries;

• multiple and possibly overlapping tax regimes;

• the application of the respective local laws and regulations to our business in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate;

• government sanctions that may interfere with our ability to sell into particular countries;

• disruption to our operations caused by epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19; and

• political, social and economic instability abroad, terrorist attacks and security concerns in general.

As we continue to expand our business globally, our success will depend, in large part, on our ability to anticipate and effectively manage these and other risks associated with our international operations. Any of these risks could harm our international operations and reduce our international sales, adversely affecting our business, results of operations, financial condition, and growth prospects.

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We recognize revenues over the term of the agreements for our subscriptions and, as a result, there is often a lag in realizing the impact of current sales or cancellations in reported revenues, and a significant downturn in our business may not be reflected immediately in our operating results.

We generally recognize revenues ratably over the duration of the contract, which typically range from one to three years. As a result, a substantial majority of our quarterly revenues are generated from contracts entered into during prior periods. There is often a lag in realizing the impact of current sales or cancellations in our reported revenues, as we recognize revenues over the term of the arrangement. Because of this lag effect, a decline in new contracts in any quarter may not affect our results of operations in that quarter but could reduce our revenues in future quarters. Additionally, the timing of renewals or non-renewals of a contract during any quarter may only affect our financial performance in future quarters. For example, the non-renewal of a contract late in a quarter will have minimal impact on revenues for that quarter but will reduce such revenues in future quarters. Accordingly, the effect of significant declines in sales of our products and services may not be reflected in our short-term results of operations, which would make these reported results less indicative of our future financial results. In contrast, a non-renewal occurring early in a quarter may have a significant negative impact on revenues for that quarter and we may not be able to offset a decline in such revenues with revenues from new contracts entered into in the same quarter. In addition, we may be unable to adjust our costs in response to reduced revenues. These factors may cause significant fluctuations in our results of operations and cash flows, may make it challenging for an investor to predict our performance and may prevent us from meeting or exceeding the expectations of research analysts or investors, which in turn may cause our stock price to decline.

Our sales cycles are variable, depend upon factors outside our control, and could cause us to expend significant time and resources prior to generating revenues.

The typical sales cycle for our products and services is lengthy, unpredictable, could be disrupted by factors outside our control and often requires pre-purchase evaluation by a significant number of employees in our clients’ organizations. Our sales efforts involve educating our clients about the use and benefits of our products and services. Potential clients typically undertake a rigorous pre-purchase decision-making and evaluation process, and sales to new clients involve extensive client due diligence and reference checks. We invest a substantial amount of time and resources on our sales efforts without any assurance that our efforts will produce sales. Even if we succeed at completing a sale, we may be unable to predict the size of an initial subscription arrangement until very late in the sales cycle.

If we have overestimated the size of our total addressable market, our future growth rate may be limited.

It is difficult to accurately estimate the size of the enterprise information services and legal and regulatory information markets and predict with certainty the rate at which the market for our services will grow, if at all. While our market size estimate was made in good faith and is based on assumptions and estimates we believe to be reasonable, this estimate may not be accurate. If our estimates of the size of our addressable market are not accurate, our potential for future growth may be less than we currently anticipate, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We rely on third parties, including public sources, for data, information and other products and services, and our relationships with such third parties may not be successful or may change, which could adversely affect our results of operations.

Our products and services rely upon data, information and services obtained from third-party providers and public sources. Such data, information and services are made available to our customers or are integrated for our customers’ use through information and technology solutions provided by us and third-party service providers. We have commercial relationships with third-party providers whose capabilities complement our own and, in some cases, these providers are also our competitors. The priorities and objectives of these providers, particularly those that are our competitors, may differ from ours, which may make us vulnerable to unpredicted price increases, unfavorable licensing terms and other adverse circumstances. Agreements with such third-party providers periodically come up for renewal or renegotiation, and there is a risk that such negotiations may result in different rights and restrictions, which could impact or eliminate our customers’ use of the content. In addition, as the number of products and services in our markets increases and the functionality of these products and services further overlaps with third-party products and services, we may become increasingly subject to claims by a third party that our products and services infringe on such party’s IP rights. Moreover, providers that are not currently

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our competitors may become competitors or be acquired by or merge with a competitor in the future, any of which could reduce our access to the information and technology solutions provided by those companies. If we do not maintain, or obtain the expected benefits from, our relationships with third-party providers or if a substantial number of our third-party providers or any key service providers were to withdraw their services, we may be less competitive, our ability to offer products and services to our customers may be negatively affected, and our results of operations could be adversely impacted.

If we are not able to obtain and maintain accurate, comprehensive, or reliable data, or if the expert analysis we produce contains any material errors or omissions, we could experience reduced demand for our products and services.

Our success depends on our customers’ confidence in the depth, breadth, and accuracy of our data. The task of establishing and maintaining accurate data is challenging and expensive. The depth, breadth, and accuracy of our data differentiates us from our competitors. If our data, including the data we obtain from third parties and our data extraction, structuring, and analytics are not current, accurate, comprehensive, or reliable, or if any expert analysis we produce contains material errors or omissions, customers could have negative experiences, which in turn would reduce the likelihood of customers renewing or upgrading their subscriptions and our reputation could be harmed, making it more difficult to obtain new customers.

Our ability to introduce new features, integrations, capabilities, and enhancements is dependent on adequate research and development resources. If we do not adequately fund our research and development efforts, or if our research and development investments do not translate into material enhancements to our products and services, we may not be able to compete effectively, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may be adversely affected.

To remain competitive, we must continue to develop or acquire and implement new features, integrations, and capabilities to our products and services. This is particularly true as we further expand and diversify our capabilities to address additional applications and markets. Maintaining adequate research and development resources, such as the appropriate personnel and development technology, to meet the demands of the market is essential. If we are unable to develop features, integrations, and capabilities internally due to certain constraints, such as employee turnover, lack of management ability, or a lack of other research and development resources, our business may be harmed.

Moreover, research and development projects can be technically challenging and expensive. The nature of these research and development cycles may cause us to experience delays between the time we incur expenses associated with research and development and the time we are able to offer compelling features, integrations, capabilities, and enhancements and generate revenue, if any, from such investment. Anticipated demand for a feature, integration, capability, or enhancement we are developing could decrease after the development cycle has commenced, and we would nonetheless be unable to avoid substantial costs associated with the development of any such feature, integration, capability, or enhancement. Additionally, we may experience difficulties with software development, design, or marketing that could affect the length of these research and development cycles that could further delay or prevent our development, introduction, or implementation of features, integrations, capabilities, and enhancements. If we expend a significant amount of resources on research and development and our efforts do not lead to the successful introduction or improvement of features, integrations, and capabilities that are competitive, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be adversely affected.

Further, our competitors may expend more on their respective research and development programs or may be acquired by larger companies that would allocate greater resources to our competitors’ research and development programs or our competitors may be more efficient or effective in their research and development activities. We can expect continuous improvements in computer hardware, network operating systems, programming tools, programming languages, operating systems, data matching, data filtering, data predicting, and other database technologies and the use of the internet. These improvements, as well as changes in customer preferences or regulatory requirements, may require changes in the technology used to gather and process our data. Our failure to maintain adequate research and development resources or to compete effectively with the research and development programs of our competitors would give an advantage to such competitors and may harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

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Our pricing and product bundling strategy may not meet customers’ price expectations or may adversely affect our revenues.

Demand for our products and services is generally sensitive to price. Our approach to pricing and bundling our products and services has had, and may continue to have, a significant impact on our revenues and profit margins. In addition, our competitors’ pricing and marketing strategies are beyond our control and could significantly affect the results of our pricing strategies. If we fail to meet our customers’ price expectations or develop attractive and easily marketable product bundles, or if we are unable to compete effectively with our competitors when they engage in aggressive pricing strategies or other competitive activities, it could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Increased accessibility to free or relatively inexpensive information sources that offer comparable value to customers may reduce demand for our products and services.

In recent years, more public sources of free or relatively inexpensive information have become available, particularly through the Internet, and this trend is expected to continue. For example, the US Congress, state legislatures, the European Union and other federal, state, local and foreign government and regulatory agencies have increased the amount of information they make publicly available at no cost. Public sources of free or relatively inexpensive information may reduce demand for our products and services if such information sources become more easily searchable, digestible and actionable without structuring by technology such as ours. Our results of operations would be adversely affected if our customers choose to use these public sources as a substitute for our products or services.

Larger and more well-funded companies with access to significant resources, large amounts of data or data collection methods, and sophisticated technologies may shift their business model to become our direct competitors.

Companies in related industries, such as Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, RELX, MSCI, Gartner, and S&P, may choose to compete with us and would immediately have access to greater resources and brand recognition. We cannot anticipate how rapidly such a potential competitor could create products or services that would take significant market share from us or even surpass our products or services in quality. The entry of a large, well-funded competitor in our space could reduce demand for our products and services or reduce the price we can demand from new customers or for subscription renewals or upgrades from existing customers, negatively affecting our revenue and profitability.

If we fail to protect and maintain our brands, our ability to attract and retain customers will be impaired, our reputation may be harmed, and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects may suffer.

We have developed or acquired a family of brands, that have contributed significantly to the success of our businesses. We believe that maintaining and promoting our brands in a cost-effective manner is critical to expanding our base of customers and retaining our existing customers. Maintaining, promoting and positioning our brands and the reputation of our businesses will depend on our ability to provide useful, reliable, secure, and innovative products and services, to maintain trust, and to provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience.

We may introduce, or make changes to, features, products, services, privacy practices, or terms of service that customers do not like, which may materially and adversely affect one or more of our brands. Our brand promotion activities may not generate customer awareness or increase revenue, and even if they do, any increase in revenue may not offset the expenses we incur in building our brands. If we fail to successfully promote and maintain our brands or if we incur excessive expenses in this effort, our businesses could be materially and adversely harmed.

Harm to our brands can arise from many sources, including failure by us or our partners and service providers to satisfy expectations of service and quality, inadequate protection or misuse of information with respect to customers’ government affairs’ strategies, personally identifiable information, compliance failures and claims, regulatory inquiries and enforcement, rumors, litigation and other claims, misconduct by our partners, employees or other counterparties, and actual or perceived failure to adequately address the environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) expectations of our various stakeholders, any of which could lead to a tarnished reputation and loss of customers.

Any negative publicity about our industry or our company, the quality and reliability of our products and services, our compliance and risk management processes, changes to our products and services, our ability to effectively manage and

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resolve customer complaints, our privacy, data protection, and information security practices, litigation, regulatory licensing and infrastructure, and the experience of our customers with our products or services could adversely affect our reputation and the confidence in and use of our products and services. If we do not successfully maintain strong and trusted brands, our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

We have a significant portion of our revenue to U.S. and foreign government agencies and other highly regulated organizations, which are subject to a number of challenges and risks.

We derive a portion of our revenue from contracts with government organizations (primarily but not solely U.S. -based), and we believe the success and growth of our business will in part depend on adding additional public sector customers. However, demand from government organizations is often unpredictable, and we cannot guarantee that we will be able to maintain or grow our revenue from the public sector. Sales to government entities are subject to substantial additional risks that are not present in sales to other customers, including:

• selling to government agencies can be more highly competitive, expensive, and time-consuming than sales to other customers, often requiring significant upfront time and expense without any assurance that such efforts will generate a sale;

• U.S., European, or other government certification and audit requirements potentially applicable to our network, including the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) in the U.S., are often difficult and costly to obtain and maintain, and failure to do so will restrict our ability to sell to government customers;

• government demand and payment for our products may be impacted by public sector budgetary cycles, funding authorizations, changes in administration, shifts in government agency spending patterns, delays in the government appropriations or other administrative processes, or government shutdowns or other considerations, such as favoring domestic suppliers over those with significant foreign minority investment, such as ours, especially in the case of notable levels of redemption;

• governments routinely investigate and audit government contractors’ administrative processes and any unfavorable audit could result in fines, civil or criminal liability, further investigations, damage to our reputation, and debarment from further government business;

• governments often require contract terms that differ from our standard customer arrangements, including terms that can lead to those customers obtaining broader rights in our products than would be expected under a standard commercial contract and terms that can allow for early termination; and

• governments may demand better pricing terms and public disclosure of such pricing terms, which may harm our ability to negotiate pricing terms with our non-government customers.

The loss or significant curtailment of any government contracts or subcontracts, whether due to our performance or due to interruptions or changes in governmental funding or administrative processes, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

In addition, we must comply with laws and regulations relating to the formation, administration, and performance of contracts with the public sector, including U.S. federal, state, and local governmental organizations, which affect how we and our channel partners do business with governmental agencies. Selling our products to the U.S. government, whether directly or through channel partners, also subjects us to certain regulatory and contractual requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements by either us or our channel partners could subject us to investigations, fines, and other penalties, which could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. For example, the DOJ and the General Services Administration (the “GSA”) have in the past pursued claims against and financial settlements with vendors under the False Claims Act and other statutes related to pricing and discount practices and compliance with certain provisions of GSA contracts for sales to the federal government. The DOJ and GSA continue to actively pursue such claims. Violations of certain regulatory and contractual requirements could also result in us being suspended or debarred from future government contracting. Any of these outcomes could have a material adverse effect on our revenue, results of operations, and financial condition. Any inability to address these risks and challenges could reduce the commercial benefit to us or otherwise preclude us from selling subscriptions to our products to government organizations.

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We assist customers in certain legislative and other governmental relations matters, which activities may be deemed to be lobbying efforts.

To the extent that our services may be activities that constitute “lobbying” under federal, state, local or foreign laws, we or some of our subsidiaries may have to register under such applicable laws. In addition, some states have so-called procurement lobbying rules that require sales personnel who interact with governmental officials in certain sales activities to register as lobbyists as well. Lobbying laws typically require periodic financial and other reports to be timely made and prohibit some types of contributions, gifts and other expenditures by lobbyists and their affiliates. Any failure to register or to comply with the applicable regulations could subject us, our employees and officers and directors to civil or criminal penalties.

Our company culture has contributed to our success and if we cannot maintain and evolve our culture as it grows, including through acquisition, our business could be materially and adversely affected.

We believe our culture has been a key contributor to our success to date and that the critical nature of the products and services that we provide promotes a sense of greater purpose and fulfillment in our employees. We have invested in building a strong corporate culture and believe it is one of our most important competitive advantages. Any failure to preserve our culture could negatively affect our ability to retain and recruit personnel, which is critical to our growth, and to effectively focus on and pursue our corporate objectives. As we continue to grow and develop, we may find it difficult to maintain these important aspects of our culture. In addition, as our operations become more globally dispersed, we may find it increasingly difficult to maintain our corporate culture across geographies. If we fail to maintain our corporate culture, or if we are unable to retain or hire key personnel, our business and competitive position may be harmed.

We rely on the performance of highly skilled personnel, including our management and other key employees, and the loss of one or more of such personnel, or of a significant number of team members, could harm our business.

We believe our success has depended, and continues to depend, on the efforts and talents of senior management and key personnel, including our co-founders. From time to time, there may be changes in our management team resulting from the hiring or departure of executives and key employees, which could disrupt our business. Our senior management and key employees are employed on an at-will basis. We may be unable to retain members of senior management or other key employees and may be unable to timely replace such individuals should any of them depart. The loss of one or more of our senior management or other key employees could harm our business.

If we do not effectively maintain and grow our research and development team with top talent, including employees who are trained in AI, machine learning and advanced algorithms, we may be unable to continue to improve our AI capabilities, and our revenues and other results of operations could be adversely affected.

Our future success depends on our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate highly skilled employees, software engineers and other employees with the technical skills in AI, machine learning and advanced algorithms that will enable us to deliver effective products and services. Competition for highly skilled employees in our industry is intense, in particular in the fields of AI and data science, and larger companies with access to more substantial resources pursue such top talent aggressively.

We may be unable to attract or retain such highly skilled personnel who are critical to our success, which could hinder our ability to keep pace with innovation and technological change in our industry or result in harm to our key customer relationships, loss of key information, expertise or proprietary knowledge and unanticipated recruitment and training costs. The loss of the services of such key employees could make it more difficult to successfully operate our business and pursue our business goals.

Regulators in the U.S. and other jurisdictions where we operate may limit our ability to develop or implement our proprietary technology and/or may eliminate or restrict the confidentiality of our proprietary technology, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our future success depends on our ability to continue to develop and implement our proprietary technology, and to maintain the confidentiality of this technology. Changes to existing regulations, their interpretation or implementation, or

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new regulations, including in connection with obtaining and extracting data from third parties, could impede our use of this technology, or require that we disclose our proprietary technology to others, including our competitors, which could impair our competitive position and result in a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

Issues in the use of AI (including machine learning) in our platforms may result in reputational harm or liability.

AI enables or is integrated into some of our platforms and is a significant and potentially growing element of our business. As with many developing technologies, AI presents risks and challenges that could affect its further development, adoption, and use, and therefore our business. Further, AI algorithms may be flawed and datasets may be insufficient, of poor quality, or contain biased information. In addition, inappropriate or controversial data practices by data scientists, engineers, and end-users of our systems could impair the acceptance of AI solutions. If the recommendations, forecasts, or analyses that AI applications assist in producing are deficient or inaccurate, we could be subjected to competitive harm, potential legal liability, and brand or reputational harm. Further, some AI scenarios may present ethical issues. Though our technologies and business practices are designed to mitigate many of these risks, if we enable or offer AI solutions that are controversial because of their purported or real impact on human rights, privacy, employment, or other social issues, we may experience brand or reputational harm.

Failure to effectively optimize our marketing and sales capabilities could harm our ability to increase our customer base, expand our engagements with existing customers, and achieve broader market acceptance of our products and services.

Our ability to increase our customer base, expand our engagements with existing customers, and achieve broader market acceptance of our products and services will significantly depend on our ability to optimize our marketing and sales operations. We plan to dedicate significant resources to sales, marketing and demand-generation teams and programs, including various online marketing activities as well as targeted account-based advertising. We also intend to focus on cross-selling and upselling efforts to grow our engagements at existing clients. The effectiveness of these efforts has varied over time and may vary in the future. All of these efforts will require us to invest significant financial and other resources and if they fail to attract additional customers, our business will be harmed. If our lead generation methods do not result in broader market acceptance of our products and services, we will not realize the intended benefits of this strategy and our business will be harmed.

We believe that there is significant competition for sales personnel, including sales representatives, sales managers and sales engineers, with the skills and technical knowledge that we require. Our ability to achieve significant revenue growth will depend in large part on our success in recruiting, training and retaining sufficient numbers of sales personnel to support our growth. New hires require significant training and may take significant time before they achieve full productivity. Our recent hires may not become productive as quickly as we expect, if at all, and we may be unable to hire or retain sufficient numbers of qualified individuals in the markets where we do business or plan to do business. In addition, particularly if we continue to grow rapidly, new members of our sales force will have relatively little experience working with us, our products and services and our business model. If we are unable to hire and train sufficient numbers of effective sales personnel, our sales personnel do not reach significant levels of productivity in a timely manner, or our sales personnel are not successful in acquiring new customers or expanding usage by existing customers, our business will be harmed.

Any failure to offer high-quality support, professional services and information and analysis for our customers may harm our relationships with our customers and, consequently, our business.

Once our products and services are deployed, our customers sometimes request consulting and training to assist them in integrating our products and services into their business and rely on our customer support personnel to resolve issues and realize the full benefits that our products and services provide. Our ability to provide effective customer support is largely dependent on our ability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel with experience in supporting customers with a cloud solution such as ours and maintaining the same. The number of our customers has grown significantly, which is likely to increase demand for training, support and maintenance related to our products and services and place additional pressure on our customer support teams. If we are unable to provide sufficient high-quality training, integration and maintenance resources, our customers may not effectively integrate our products and services into their business or realize sufficient business value from our products and services to justify further usage, which could impact our future financial performance. We may be unable to respond quickly enough to accommodate short-term increases in customer demand for

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technical support or maintenance assistance. We also may be unable to modify the future, scope and delivery of our maintenance services and technical support to compete with changes in the technical services provided by our competitors.

Increased customer demand for support and professional services, without corresponding revenue, could increase costs and negatively affect our operating results. In addition, as we continue to grow our operations and support our global customer base, we need to be able to continue to provide efficient support and effective maintenance that meets our customers’ needs globally at scale. Our ability to attract new customers is highly dependent on our business reputation and on positive recommendations from our existing customers. Any failure to maintain high-quality support services, or a market perception that we do not maintain high-quality support services for our customers, would harm our business.

Certain of our customers rely on high quality information in the form of research, news and analysis. Our ability to provide these services at the levels our clients expect is dependent on our ability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel. In addition, for certain of these services, our personnel receive special access to the U.S. Congress through the Periodical Press Galleries and Daily Press Galleries. If such access were to be limited or restricted for any reason, our ability to obtain certain information would be hindered, and such event could have a negative impact on our customers’ perception of the value of our services, thus potentially impacting revenue.

Our business is subject to numerous legal and regulatory risks that could have an adverse impact on our business.

We are subject to differing, and sometimes conflicting, laws and regulations in the various jurisdictions in which we operate. In certain jurisdictions, we could be a subject to national, state, local, or municipal laws and regulations that are ambiguous in their application or enforcement or that we believe are invalid or inapplicable. This could significantly and materially harm our business, financial condition, and operating results by restricting or limiting how we operate our business, increasing our operating costs, and decreasing our number of customers. Further, existing or new laws and regulations could expose us to substantial liability, including significant expenses necessary to comply with such laws and regulations, and could adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

We have incurred a significant amount of debt, some of which is secured by substantially all of our assets, and may in the future incur additional indebtedness. Our payment obligations under such indebtedness may limit the funds available to us, and the terms of our debt agreements may restrict our flexibility in operating our business.

As of December 31, 2023, we had $239.9 million in aggregate principal amount of indebtedness, of which $158.2 million was secured by substantially all of our assets and $81.7 million was unsecured.

Concurrently with the closing of the Business Combination, FiscalNote, Inc., our wholly owned indirect subsidiary, entered into a new senior secured term loan facility (the "Senior Term Loan") providing for an aggregate principal amount of up to $150.0 million in indebtedness, which refinanced certain indebtedness outstanding prior to the closing on amended terms, as well as potential incremental loan facility of up to an additional $100.0 million upon our satisfaction of certain conditions to the availability thereof. In connection with the completion of the sale of Board.org on March 11, 2024, the lenders consented to release the liens on Board.org’s assets and permitted the consummation of the sale in exchange for the permanent retirement of $65.7 million (the “Pay-Down Amount”) of term loans under the Senior Term Loan and payment of approximately $7.1 million of related prepayment and exit fees.

The Senior Term Loan requires monthly cash interest payments. Beginning August 15, 2026, we will also be required to make monthly principal payments to fully repay the outstanding principal by the stated maturity date, July 15, 2027. Accordingly, a portion of our future cash flows from operations will be required to pay interest and principal on our indebtedness. Such payments will reduce the funds available to us for working capital, capital expenditures, and other corporate purposes and limit our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital, capital expenditures, expansion plans, and other investments, which may in turn limit our ability to implement our business strategy, heighten our vulnerability to downturns in our business, the industry, or in the general economy, limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry, and prevent us from taking advantage of business opportunities as they arise. We cannot guarantee that our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations or that future financing will be available to us in amounts sufficient to enable us to make required and timely payments on our indebtedness, or to fund our operations.

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Under our Senior Term Loan, we and certain of our subsidiaries are subject to financial maintenance covenants and restrictive covenants limiting our business and operations, including limitations on incurring additional indebtedness and liens, limitations on certain consolidations, mergers, and sales of assets, and restrictions on the payment of dividends or distributions. We may be unable to comply with any financial maintenance covenants and/or restrictive covenants which may result in a default under the Senior Term Loan (See Note 9, Debt to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein). For example, of the $81.7 million in unsecured indebtedness outstanding as of December 31, 2023, $14.1 million in aggregate principal is due to noteholders who elected not to convert their notes into shares of capital stock of the Company in conjunction with Closing (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes are unsecured, earn payable in kind monthly interest of 15% per annum and mature in July and November of 2025. We may be required to raise additional financing in order to satisfy certain covenants in light of this payment obligation in respect of the Convertible Notes. In the future, any debt financing obtained by us could involve additional restrictive covenants relating to our capital-raising activities and other financial and operational matters, which may make it more difficult for us to obtain additional capital to pursue business opportunities, including potential acquisitions or divestitures. Any default under our debt arrangements could require that we repay or refinance such indebtedness immediately. In such event, we may be unable to repay our indebtedness or refinance such indebtedness on reasonable terms, if at all, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

We are involved in legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business from time to time. Adverse litigation judgments or settlements resulting from legal proceedings in which we may be involved could expose us to monetary damages or limit the ability to operate our business.

We have in the past been, and may in the future be, involved in private actions, investigations, and various other legal proceedings by customers, employees, lenders, commercial partners, competitors, or government agencies, among others, relating to, for example, wrongful act, subrogation, employment or labor-related disputes such as wrongful termination of employment, assisting in, inducement of or involvement in breach of restrictive covenants, non-disclosure or confidentiality obligations by our employees, consumer complaints, contractual disputes with customers or suppliers, disputes with third parties and regulatory inquiries. The results of any such litigation, investigations, and legal proceedings are inherently unpredictable and may be expensive. If any of these legal proceedings were to be determined adversely to us, or we were to enter into any settlement arrangement, we could be exposed to monetary damages or be forced to change the way in which it operates its business or restricts its solicitation with potential customers or employees, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Our projections and key performance metrics are subject to significant risks, assumptions, estimates and uncertainties. As a result, our financial and operating results may differ materially from our expectations.

We operate in a rapidly changing and competitive industry, and its projections and calculations of key operating metrics are subject to the risks and assumptions made by our management with respect to our industry. Operating results are difficult to forecast because they generally depend on a number of factors, including the competition we face, as well as our ability to attract and retain customers while generating sustained revenues through product and service offerings. Additionally, our business and its ability to generate revenue may be affected by reductions in customer spending and investing from time to time as a result of a number of factors, which may be difficult to predict. We may be unable to adopt measures in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected shortfall in income. Any of these factors could cause our operating results in a given quarter to be higher or lower than expected, which makes creating accurate forecasts and budgets challenging. As a result, we may fall materially short of our forecasts and expectations, including with respect to our key operating metrics, which could cause our stock price to decline and investors to lose confidence in us, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.

Market opportunity estimates and growth forecasts included herein are based on data published by third parties and on internally generated data and assumptions, which are subject to significant uncertainty and limitations and are based on assumptions and estimates that may not prove to be accurate, reliable or complete. We have not independently verified any third-party information and cannot guarantee its accuracy or completeness. While we believe our market size estimates are reasonable, such information is inherently imprecise. Even if the market in which we compete meets the size estimates and growth forecasted herein, our business could fail to grow for a variety of reasons, which would adversely affect our business, results of operations, financial condition and future prospects.

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Goodwill and other long-lived assets represent a significant portion of our assets, and any impairment of these assets could negatively impact our results of operations.

As of December 31, 2023, our goodwill was approximately $187.7 million, which represented approximately 50.7% of our total assets. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. Estimates of future revenue and expenses combined with assumptions as to the business climate, industry, and economic conditions can influence our evaluations. These assumptions are subjective and different estimates could have a significant impact on the results of our analyses. We believe that the assumptions and estimates are reasonable based on our current forecasts and outlooks, however, we can make no assurances that future actual operating results will be realized as planned and that there will not be material impairment charges as a result. (For additional information on our goodwill impairment testing, see Note 8, Goodwill, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K . Because of the significance of our goodwill and other long-lived assets, any future impairment of these assets could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

Our use of any “open-source” software under restrictive licenses could: (i) adversely affect our ability to license and commercialize certain elements of our proprietary code based on the commercial terms of our choosing; (ii) result in a loss of our trade secrets or other intellectual property rights with respect to certain portions of our proprietary code; and (iii) subject us to litigation and other disputes.

We have incorporated certain third-party “open-source” software (“OSS”) or modified OSS into elements of our proprietary code base in connection with the development of our products and services. In general, this OSS has been incorporated and is used pursuant to ‘permissive’ OSS licenses, which are designed to be compatible with our use and commercialization of our own proprietary code base. However, we have also incorporated and use some OSS under restrictive OSS licenses. Under these restrictive OSS licenses, we could be required to release to the public the source code of certain elements of our proprietary software that: (i) incorporate OSS or modified OSS in a certain manner; and (ii) have been conveyed or distributed to the public, or with which the public interacts. Although we monitor our use of OSS, in addition to the use of OSS that we are aware of, there is a risk that OSS will be inadvertently or impermissibly incorporated into our software, including by our developers or service providers. In some cases, we may be required to ensure that elements of our proprietary software are licensed to the public on the terms set out in the relevant OSS license or at no cost. This could allow competitors to use certain elements of our proprietary software on a relatively unrestricted basis, or develop similar software at a lower cost. In addition, open-source licensors generally do not provide warranties for their open-source software, and the open-source software may contain security vulnerabilities that we must actively manage or patch. It may be necessary for us to commit substantial resources to remediate our use of OSS under restrictive OSS licenses, for example by engineering alternative or work-around code.

There is an increasing number of open-source software license types, and the terms under many of these licenses are unclear or ambiguous, and have not been interpreted by U.S. or foreign courts, and therefore, the potential impact of such licenses on our business is not fully known or predictable. As a result, these licenses could be construed in a way that could impose unanticipated conditions or restrictions on our ability to commercialize our own proprietary code (and in particular the elements of our proprietary code which incorporates OSS or modified OSS). Furthermore, we could become subject to lawsuits or claims challenging our use of open-source software or compliance with open-source license terms. If unsuccessful in these lawsuits or claims, we could face IP infringement or other liabilities, be required to seek costly licenses from third parties for the continued use of third-party IP, be required to re-engineer elements of our proprietary code base (e.g., for the sake of avoiding third-party IP infringement), discontinue or delay the use of infringing aspects of our proprietary code base (such as if re-engineering is not feasible), or disclose and make generally available, in source code form, certain elements of our proprietary code. Any such re-engineering or other remedial efforts could require significant additional research and development resources, and we may not be able to successfully complete any such re-engineering or other remedial efforts.

More broadly, the use of OSS can give rise to greater risks than the use of commercially acquired software, since open-source licensors usually limit their liability in respect of the use of the OSS, and do not provide support, warranties, indemnifications or other contractual protections regarding the use of the OSS, which would ordinarily be provided in the context of commercially acquired software.

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Any of the foregoing could adversely impact the value of certain elements of our proprietary code base, and its ability to enforce its intellectual property rights in such code base against third parties. In turn, this could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

We may not be able to adequately obtain, maintain, protect and enforce our proprietary and intellectual property rights in our data or technology.

Our success depends in part on our and our licensors’ success in obtaining and maintaining effective intellectual property protection. We may be unsuccessful in adequately protecting our intellectual property. We may not be able to file, prosecute, maintain, enforce or license all necessary or desirable intellectual property applications at a reasonable cost or in a timely manner, or in all jurisdictions. Any failure to obtain or maintain patent and other intellectual property protection may harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We depend on our proprietary technology, intellectual property and services for our success and ability to compete. We rely and expect to continue to rely on a combination of non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants and other parties with whom we have relationships and who may have access to confidential or other protectable aspects of our research and development outputs, as well as trademark, copyright, patent and trade secret protection laws, to protect our proprietary rights. We cannot guarantee employees, consultants, or other parties will comply with confidentiality, non-disclosure, or invention assignment agreements or that such agreements will otherwise be effective in controlling access to and distribution of our products and services, or certain aspects of our products and services, and proprietary information. Additionally, we may be subject to claims from third parties challenging our ownership interest in or inventorship of intellectual property we regard as our own, for example, based on claims that its agreements with employees or consultants obligating them to assign intellectual property to us are ineffective or in conflict with prior or competing contractual obligations to assign inventions to another employer, to a former employer, or to another person or entity. Further, these agreements do not prevent our competitors from independently developing products and services that are substantially equivalent or superior to our products and services. Additionally, certain unauthorized use of our intellectual property may go undetected, or we may face legal or practical barriers to enforcing our legal rights even where unauthorized use is detected.

Our applications for registration of patents, trademarks and other intellectual property rights may not be approved. Although we enter into non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements with parties in the course of business, any of these parties may breach the agreements and disclose such outputs before a patent application is filed, thereby jeopardizing our ability to seek and obtain patent protection. We may choose not to seek patent protection for certain innovations and may choose not to pursue patent protection in certain jurisdictions, and under the laws of certain jurisdictions, patents or other intellectual property rights may be unavailable or limited in scope. It is also possible that we will fail to identify patentable aspects of our developments before it is too late to obtain patent protection. In addition, our ability to obtain and maintain valid and enforceable patents depends in part on whether the differences between our inventions and the prior art allow its inventions to be patentable over the prior art.

In addition, we rely substantially upon trademarks to build and maintain the integrity of our brands. Our trademarks or trade names may be challenged, infringed, circumvented, declared unenforceable or determined to be violating or infringing on other intellectual property rights. We may not be able to sufficiently protect or successfully enforce our rights to these trademarks and trade names.

Current law may not provide for adequate protection of our data or technology. In addition, legal standards relating to the validity, enforceability, and scope of protection of proprietary rights in internet-related businesses are uncertain and evolving, and changes in these standards may adversely impact the viability or value of our proprietary rights. Some license provisions protecting against unauthorized use, copying, transfer, and disclosure of our technology, or certain aspects of our technology, or our data may be unenforceable under the laws of certain jurisdictions. Further, the laws of some countries do not protect proprietary rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States, and mechanisms for enforcement of intellectual property rights in some foreign countries may be inadequate. To the extent we expand our international activities, our exposure to unauthorized copying and use of our data or technology, or certain aspects of our data or technology, may increase. Further, competitors, foreign governments, foreign government-backed actors, criminals, or other third parties may gain unauthorized access to our data and technology. Accordingly, despite our efforts, we may be unable to prevent third parties from infringing upon or misappropriating our intellectual property.

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To protect our intellectual property rights, we may be required to spend significant resources to monitor and protect these rights, and we may or may not be able to detect infringement by our customers or third parties. Litigation has been and may be necessary in the future to enforce our intellectual property rights. Such litigation could be costly, time consuming, and distracting to management and could result in the impairment or loss of portions of our intellectual property. Furthermore, our efforts to enforce its intellectual property rights may be met with defenses, counterclaims, and countersuits attacking the validity and enforceability of our intellectual property rights. Our inability to protect our proprietary technology against unauthorized copying or use, as well as any costly litigation or diversion of our management’s attention and resources, could delay further sales or the implementation of our products and services, impair the functionality of our products and services, delay introductions of new features, integrations, and capabilities, result in our substituting inferior or more costly technologies, or injure our reputation. In addition, we may be required to license additional technology from third parties to develop and market new features, integrations, and capabilities, and we cannot be certain that we could license that technology on commercially reasonable terms or at all, and our inability to license this technology could harm our ability to compete.

We may in the future be sued by third parties for various claims including alleged infringement, misappropriation or other violation of proprietary intellectual property rights.

Our success depends, in part, on our ability to operate without infringing, misappropriating or otherwise violating the patents and other proprietary intellectual property rights of third parties. This is generally referred to as having the “freedom to operate.” Because we have only conducted routine searches related to third party patent filings and publications and have not conducted an in-depth freedom to operate search, which is time consuming and costly, we may not be aware of issued patents that a third party might assert are infringed by our current products and services, which could materially impair our ability to commercialize our current or any future products and services. Even if we diligently search third-party intellectual property for potential infringement by our current or any future products and services, we may not successfully find intellectual property that our current or any future products and services may infringe. If we are unable to secure and maintain the freedom to operate, third parties could preclude us from commercializing our current or future products and services. There is considerable patent and other intellectual property development activity in our market, and litigation, based on allegations of infringement or other violations of intellectual property, is frequent in internet-based industries. We may receive communications from third parties, including practicing entities and non-practicing entities, claiming that we have infringed their intellectual property rights.

In addition, we may be sued by third parties for breach of contract, defamation, negligence, unfair competition, or patent, copyright, trademark or other intellectual property infringement, misappropriation or other violation, or claims based on other theories, which may or may not be brought without merit. We could also be subject to claims based upon the content that is accessible from our website and other outlets through links to other websites or information on our website or other outlets supplied by third parties or claims that our alleged collection of information from third-party sites without a license violates certain federal or state laws or website terms of use. We could also be subject to claims that the collection or provision of certain information breached laws or regulations relating to privacy or data protection. The defense and prosecution of intellectual property claims, interference proceedings and related legal and administrative proceedings, both in the United States and internationally, involve complex legal and factual questions. As a result, such proceedings are lengthy, costly and time-consuming, and their outcome is highly uncertain. We may become involved in protracted and expensive litigation in order to determine the enforceability, scope and validity of the proprietary rights of others, or to determine whether we have the freedom to operate with respect to the intellectual property rights of others.

If we are found to infringe a third-party’s intellectual property rights, we could be required to obtain a license from such third-party to continue developing and marketing our current and any future products or services. We may also elect to enter into such a license to settle pending or threatened litigation. However, we may not be able to obtain any required license on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Even if we were able to obtain a license, it could be non-exclusive, thereby giving our competitors access to the same technologies licensed to us and could require us to pay significant royalties and other fees. We could be forced, including by court order, to cease commercializing the infringing products or services. In addition, we could be found liable for monetary damages, which may be significant. If we are found to have willfully infringed a third-party patent, we could be required to pay treble damages and attorneys’ fees. A finding of infringement could prevent us from commercializing our planned products or services in commercially important jurisdictions, or force us to cease some of our business operations, which could harm our business.

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Even if we are successful in defending against intellectual property claims, litigation or other legal proceedings relating to such claims may cause us to incur significant expenses and could distract our technical and management personnel from their normal responsibilities.

Furthermore, our agreements with some of our customers, suppliers or other entities with whom we do business may require us to defend or indemnify these parties to the extent they become involved in infringement claims, including the types of claims described above. We could also voluntarily agree to defend or indemnify third parties in instances where we are not obligated to do so if we determine it would be beneficial to our business relationships. If any of these claims succeed or settle, we may be forced to pay damages or settlement payments on behalf of our customers, suppliers or other entities, or may be required to obtain licenses. If we cannot obtain all necessary licenses on commercially reasonable terms, our customers may be forced to stop using our products or services. If we are required or agree to defend or indemnify third parties in connection with any infringement claims, we could incur significant costs and expenses that could adversely affect our business, operating results or financial condition.

Additionally, there are potential issues around possible ownership rights in personal data, which is subject to evolving regulatory oversight. As a result of any claims against us regarding suspected infringement, our technologies may be subject to injunction, we may be required to pay damages, or we may have to seek a license to continue certain practices (which may not be available on reasonable terms, if at all), all of which may significantly increase our operating expenses or may require us to restrict our business activities and limit our ability to deliver our products and services and/or certain features, integrations, and capabilities of our products and services. As a result, we may also be required to develop alternative non-infringing technology, which could require significant effort and expense and/or cause it to alter our products or services, which could negatively affect our business. Further, many of our subscription agreements require us to indemnify our customers for third-party intellectual property infringement claims, so any alleged infringement by us resulting in claims against such customers would increase our liability.

Our exposure to risks associated with various claims, including the use of intellectual property, may increase due to acquisitions of other companies. For example, we may have a lower level of visibility into the development process with respect to intellectual property or the care taken to safeguard against infringement risks with respect to the acquired company or technology. In addition, third parties may make infringement and similar or related claims after we have acquired technology that had not been asserted prior to such acquisition.

We are subject to sanctions, anti-corruption, anti-bribery, and similar laws, and non-compliance with such laws can subject us to criminal penalties or significant fines and harm our business and reputation.

We are subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, or FCPA, U.S. domestic bribery laws, the United Kingdom Bribery Act and other anti-corruption and anti-money laundering laws in the countries in which we conduct activities. Due to the international scope of our operations, we must comply with these laws in each jurisdiction where we operate. Additionally, many anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, including the FCPA, have long-arm statutes that can expand the applicability of these laws to our operations worldwide. Accordingly, we must incur significant operational costs to support our ongoing compliance with anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws at all levels of our business. If we fail to comply with these laws, we may be subject to significant penalties. Anti-corruption and anti-bribery laws have been enforced aggressively in recent years and are interpreted broadly to generally prohibit companies, their employees and their third-party intermediaries from authorizing, offering or providing, directly or indirectly, improper payments or benefits to recipients in the public or private sector. As we increase our international and public sector sales and businesses, we may engage with business partners and third-party intermediaries to market our products and services and to obtain necessary permits, licenses and other regulatory approvals. In addition, we or our third-party intermediaries may have direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or state-owned or affiliated entities. We can be held liable for the corrupt or other illegal activities of these third-party intermediaries and our employees, representatives, contractors, partners and agents, even if we do not explicitly authorize such activities.

While we have policies and procedures to address compliance with such laws, we cannot guarantee that all of our employees and agents will comply with our policies and applicable law, for which we may be ultimately held responsible. As we increase our international sales and business, our risks under these laws may increase.

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Detecting, investigating and resolving actual or alleged violations of anti-corruption laws can require a significant diversion of time, resources and attention from senior management. In addition, noncompliance with anti-corruption, anti-bribery or anti-money laundering laws could subject us to whistleblower complaints, investigations, sanctions, settlements, prosecution, enforcement actions, fines, damages, other civil or criminal penalties or injunctions, suspension or debarment from contracting with certain persons, reputational harm, adverse media coverage and other collateral consequences. If any subpoenas or investigations are launched, or governmental or other sanctions are imposed, or if we do not prevail in any possible civil or criminal proceeding, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed. In addition, responding to any action will likely result in a materially significant diversion of management’s attention and resources and significant defense costs and other professional fees.

We may be exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates that could adversely impact our results of operations.

Our international sales are generally denominated in foreign currencies, and these revenues could be materially affected by currency fluctuations as we expand our international operations. The volatility of exchange rates depends on many factors that we cannot forecast with reliable accuracy. Our results of operations may be impacted by transaction gains or losses related to revaluing certain monetary asset and liability balances that are denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the entities in which they are recorded. Moreover, significant and unforeseen changes in foreign currency exchange rates may cause us to fail to achieve our stated projections for revenues and operating income, which could have an adverse effect on our stock price. We will continue to experience fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, which, if material, may harm our revenues or results of operations as we expand our international operations.

We have entered into certain licensing agreements and other strategic relationships with third parties. These agreements and relationships may not continue and we may not be successful in entering into other similar agreements and relationships. If we fail to maintain our current licensing agreements or establish new relationships, it could result in loss of revenue and harm our business and financial condition or inability for us to use the intellectual property licensed to us by the applicable third party.

We have licensed certain components of our technologies from third parties and rely upon such licenses, in part, for the successful development and commercialization of certain technologies, products and services. The success of certain of our products and services may depend on maintaining successful relationships with our third-party license partners. If such license agreements were to terminate prematurely or if we breach the terms of any licenses or otherwise fail to maintain such licenses, we may lose the ability to offer certain products and services that use such licenses. If there are no active statements of work, counterparties may have the right to terminate such license agreements for its convenience. In addition, we may need to obtain licenses to additional technologies in the future in order to keep our products and services competitive. If we fail to license or otherwise acquire and maintain necessary technologies, we may not be able to develop new products and services necessary to remain competitive.

We also license our intellectual property for use by third party partners in exchange for payment obligations to us. If any of these license agreements expire or terminate prematurely, we would lose the revenue we receive in connection with such payment obligation. Further, we may, from time to time, elect to enter into exclusive licensing arrangements of portions of our content, which may limit our ability to enter into alternative licensing arrangements that may be more advantageous to us in the future.

We have identified material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, and our management has concluded that certain elements of our internal controls over financial reporting program are not effective. While we are working to remediate our material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting, we cannot assure you that additional material weaknesses will not occur in the future. If our internal controls over financial reporting are not effective, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, or prevent fraud, which may cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information and may lead to a decline in our stock price.

We have historically had a small internal accounting, finance, and information technology staff. This lack of adequate accounting and information technology resources has resulted in the identification of material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the audit of our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, and prior. A “material weakness” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control

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over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. In connection with the audit of our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, our management team identified three material weaknesses stemming from (a) inadequate access provisioning and monitoring controls surrounding financially relevant systems and applications inclusive of inappropriate administrator access, (b) fair market value changes to financial instruments, and (c) stock compensation accounting. We are committed to remediating these areas of material weakness and have been proactively working through remediation efforts, culminating in the remediation of several legacy material weaknesses during the fiscal year. While our efforts are ongoing, we plan to continue to take additional steps to remediate the areas of ongoing material weakness, improve our financially relevant systems and applications, and implement new policies, procedures, and controls; however, we cannot guarantee those measures will prevent or detect material weaknesses in the future.

Although we have made significant progress in developing and implementing our remediation efforts, certain material weaknesses continue to exist as of the date of this filing. Further, we cannot provide any assurance that we, or our independent registered accounting firm, will not identify new material weaknesses in our internal controls over financial reporting in the future.

In addition, pursuant to Section 404 and in light of SEC guidance, management is required to report our assessment of internal control over financial reporting beginning with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and if FiscalNote continues to be an accelerated filer (who is not eligible to be a smaller reporting company and ceases to be an emerging growth company) or becomes a large accelerated filer, an attestation of the independent registered public accounting firm will also be required. The rules governing the standards that must be met for management to assess internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. To comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the requirements of being a reporting company under the Exchange Act and any complex accounting rules, we may need to upgrade our legacy information technology systems, implement additional financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures, and hire additional accounting and finance staff or retain additional outside consultants.

Our risk management processes and procedures may not be effective.

While we have established processes and procedures intended to identify, measure, monitor and control certain types of risk to which we are subject, including liquidity risk, strategic risk, operational risk, cybersecurity risk, and reputational risk, those procedures may not be effective.

Risk is inherent in our business, and therefore, despite our efforts to manage risk, there can be no assurance that we will not sustain unexpected losses. We could incur substantial losses and our business operations could be disrupted to the extent our business model, operational processes, control functions, technological capabilities, risk analyses, and business/product knowledge do not adequately identify and manage potential risks associated with our strategic initiatives. There also may be risks that exist, or that develop in the future, that we have not appropriately anticipated, identified or mitigated, including when processes are changed or new products and services are introduced. If our risk management framework does not effectively identify and control its risks, we could suffer unexpected losses or be adversely affected, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.

We operate in competitive markets and may be adversely affected by this competition.

The markets for our products and services are competitive and are subject to rapid technological changes and evolving customer demands and needs. We compete on the basis of various factors, including the quality of the insights that our products and services deliver, the quality of our competitors’ solutions, customers’ perception of our products and services relative to the value that they deliver, and the quality of our user interfaces and the overall customer experience.

Some of our principal competitors are established companies that have substantial financial resources, recognized brands, technological expertise and market experience, and these competitors may have more established positions in certain product lines and geographies than we do. We also compete with smaller and sometimes newer companies, some of which are specialized with a narrower focus than our company, and face competition from enterprise information services and legal and regulatory information companies.

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Our competitors may be able to adopt new or emerging technologies or address customer requirements more quickly than we can. New and emerging technologies can also have the impact of allowing start-up companies to enter the market more quickly than they would have been able to in the past. We may also face increased competition from companies that could pose a threat to our business by providing more in-depth offerings, adapting their products and services to meet the demands of their customers or combining with one of their competitors to enhance their products and services. A number of our principal competitors may continue to make acquisitions as a means to improve the competitiveness of their offerings. In order to better serve the needs of our existing customers and to attract new customers, we must continue to:

• enhance and improve our existing products and services (such as by adding new content);

• develop new products and services;

• invest in technology; and

• strategically acquire additional businesses and partner with other businesses in key sectors that will allow us to offer a broader array of products and services.

Our ability to compete successfully is also impacted by the growing availability of information from government information systems and other free sources, as well as competitors who aggressively market their products as a lower cost alternative. See “—Increased accessibility to free or relatively inexpensive information sources that offer comparable value to customers may reduce demand for our products and services.” Because some of our competitors may be able to offer products and services that may be more cost effective than ours, including through the provision of price incentives for new customers, and because some of our competitors’ products and services may be seen as having greater functionality or performance than ours, the relative value of some of our products or services could be diminished. In addition, some of our competitors combine competing products with complementary products as packaged solutions, which could preempt use of our products or services. Competition from such free or lower cost sources may require us to reduce the price of some of our products and services (which may result in lower revenues) or make additional capital investments (which might result in lower profit margins). If we are unable or unwilling to reduce prices or make additional investments in the future, we may lose customers and our financial results may be adversely affected. In addition, implementation of annual price increases by us from time to time may also, in some cases, cause customers to use lower-cost competitors.

Changes in tax laws or regulations in the various tax jurisdictions to which we are subject that are applied adversely to us or our customers could increase the costs of our products and services and harm our business.

New income, sales, use, or other tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances could be enacted at any time. Those enactments could harm our domestic and international business operations and our business, results of operations, and financial condition. Further, existing tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances could be interpreted, changed, modified, or applied adversely to us. These events could require us or our customers to pay additional tax amounts on a prospective or retroactive basis, as well as require us or our customers to pay fines and/or penalties and interest for past amounts deemed to be due. If we raise our prices to offset the costs of these changes, existing and potential future paying customers may elect not to purchase our products and services in the future. Additionally, new, changed, modified, or newly interpreted or applied tax laws could increase our customers’ and our compliance, operating, and other costs, as well as the costs of our products and services. Further, these events could decrease the capital we have available to operate our business. Any or all of these events could harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

The application of U.S. federal, state, local, and international tax laws to services provided electronically is continually evolving. Existing tax laws, statutes, rules, regulations, or ordinances could be interpreted or applied adversely to us, possibly with retroactive effect, which could require us or our paying customers to pay additional tax amounts, as well as require us or our paying customers to pay fines or penalties, as well as interest for past amounts. If we are unsuccessful in collecting such taxes due from our paying customers, we could be held liable for such costs, thereby adversely affecting our results of operations and harming our business.

As a company with international operations, we may be subject to taxation in several jurisdictions around the world with increasingly complex tax laws, the application of which can be uncertain. The taxes we pay in these jurisdictions could increase substantially as a result of changes in the applicable tax principles, including increased tax rates, new tax laws or revised interpretations of existing tax laws and precedents, which could harm our liquidity and results of operations. In addition, authorities in these jurisdictions could review our tax returns and impose additional tax, interest, and penalties,

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and they could claim that various withholding requirements apply to us or assert that benefits of tax treaties are not available to us, any of which could harm us and our results of operations.

Information Technology and Data Risks

Cyberattacks, security, privacy, or data breaches or other security incidents that affect our networks or systems, or those of our service providers, involving our or our customers’ sensitive, personal, classified or confidential information could expose us to liability under various laws and regulations across jurisdictions, decrease trust in us and our products and services, increase the risk of litigation and governmental investigation, and harm to our reputation, business, and financial condition.

Threats to network and data security are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly diverse and sophisticated. Our products and services, as well as our servers and computer systems and those of third parties that we rely on in our operations could be vulnerable to cybersecurity risks. As such, we may be subject to risks inherent to companies that process personal data. An increasing number of organizations have disclosed breaches of their information security systems, some of which have involved sophisticated and highly targeted attacks.

We implement measures to protect sensitive and personal data in accordance with our contracts, data protection laws and consumer laws. However, we may be subject to data breaches involving factors beyond our control, including data breach incidents suffered by third parties with which we contract or interact. Any technical problems that may arise in connection with our data and systems, including those that are hosted by third-party providers, could result in interruptions to our business and operations or exposure to security vulnerabilities. These types of problems may be caused by a variety of factors, including infrastructure changes, intentional or accidental human actions or omissions, software errors, malware, viruses, security attacks, fraud, spikes in customer usage and denial of service issues. From time to time, large third-party web hosting providers may experience outages or other problems that would result in their systems being offline and inaccessible, which could materially impact our business and operations.

The secure processing, storage, maintenance and transmission of critical customer and business information are vital to our operations and our business strategy, and although we devote significant resources to protecting such information and take what we believe to be reasonable and appropriate measures to protect sensitive information from compromises such as unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification or lack of availability, our information technology and infrastructure may be vulnerable to attacks by hackers or viruses or breached due to employee error, malfeasance or other disruptions. Although we maintain, and are in the process of improving, internal access control mechanisms and other security measures to ensure secure and appropriate access to and storage and use of our sensitive, business, personal, financial or confidential information by anyone including our employees, contractors and consultants, these mechanisms may not be entirely effective or fully complied with internally. We may in the future identify data protection issues requiring remediation and updates to our data security measures and compliance functions. Any misappropriation of sensitive information could harm our relationship with customers and cause us to incur financial liability and reputational harm. If any person, including any of our employees, improperly breaches our network security or otherwise mismanages or misappropriates sensitive data, we could be subject to regulatory actions and significant fines or lawsuits for breaching contractual confidentiality or data protection provisions, which could result in negative publicity, legal liability, loss of customers and damage to our reputation.

Because the techniques used by an individual or a group to obtain unauthorized access, make unwarranted alteration to our data, disable or degrade services, or sabotage systems are often complex, not easily recognizable and evasive, We may not be able to anticipate these techniques and implement adequate preventative measures. Such individuals or groups may be able to circumvent our security measures (including, but not limited to, through the deployment of harmful phishing attacks, malware infection, ransomware, system intrusion, misuse of systems, website defacement, social engineering and denial of service attacks) and may improperly access or misappropriate confidential, proprietary, or sensitive information held by us or on our behalf , disrupt our operations, damage our computers, or otherwise damage our business. Although we have developed or deployed systems and processes that are designed to protect our servers, platform and data, including sensitive data, we cannot guarantee that such measures will be effective at all times. Our efforts may be hindered due to, for example:

• government surveillance, regulatory requirements or other external events;

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• software bugs or other technical errors or issues;

• errors or misconduct of employees, contractors or others;

• the rapidly evolving threat landscape; and

• inadequate or failed internal processes or business practice.

While we are investing significant resources to protect against or remediate cybersecurity threats or breaches, or to mitigate the impact of any breaches or threats, we may still be subject to potential liability in connection therewith. Actual or perceived breaches of our security could subject us to regulatory investigations and orders, litigation, indemnity obligations, damages, penalties, fines and other costs in connection with actual and alleged contractual breaches, violations of applicable laws and regulations and other liabilities. Any such incident could also materially damage our reputation and harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. We maintain errors, omissions, and cyber liability insurance policies covering certain security and privacy damages. However, we cannot be certain that our coverage will be adequate for liabilities actually incurred or that insurance will continue to be available to us on economically reasonable terms, or at all. Any of the foregoing could subject us to fines, scrutiny and legal actions, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

We depend on third parties for data, information and other services, and our ability to serve our customers could be adversely impacted if such third parties fail to fulfill their obligations, if we are unable to effectively manage and minimize errors, failures, interruptions or delays caused by third parties or if our arrangements with them are terminated and suitable replacements cannot be found on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

Interruptions or delays in services from third parties, including providers of datasets relevant to our products, data center hosting facilities, internet infrastructure, cloud computing platform providers, and other hardware and software vendors, or our inability to adequately plan for and manage service interruptions or infrastructure capacity requirements, could impair the delivery of our services and harm its business.

We currently serve our customers through the use of third-party data center hosting facilities and cloud computing platform providers. Damage to, or failure of, these systems, or systems upon which they depend such as internet infrastructure, could cause interruptions in our services. We have occasionally experienced interruptions in our services and such interruptions may occur in the future. Such interruptions may cause customers to terminate their subscriptions, and adversely affect our customer renewal and upgrade performance and our ability to attract new customers, all of which would reduce our revenue. Our business would also be harmed if our customers and potential customers believe our services are unreliable.

We do not control the operation of third-party facilities, and they may be vulnerable to damage or interruption from earthquakes, floods, fires, power loss, telecommunications failures, and similar events. They may also be subject to break-ins, sabotage, intentional acts of vandalism, and similar misconduct, as well as local administrative actions, changes to legal or permitting requirements, and litigation to stop, limit, or delay operation. The occurrence of a natural disaster or an act of terrorism, a decision to close the facilities without adequate notice, or other unanticipated problems at these facilities could result in lengthy interruptions in our services.

These hardware, software, data, and cloud computing systems may not continue to be available at reasonable prices, on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Any loss of the right to use any of these hardware, software, or cloud computing systems could significantly increase our expenses and otherwise result in delays in the provisioning of our services until equivalent technology is either developed by us, or, if available, is identified, obtained through purchase or license, and integrated into our services.

Technical problems or disruptions affecting customers’ access to our services, or the software, internal applications, databases, and network systems underlying our services, could damage our reputation and brands and lead to reduced demand for our products and services, lower revenues, and increased costs.

Our business, brands, reputation, and ability to attract and retain users and customers depend upon the satisfactory performance, reliability, and availability of our products and services, which in turn depend upon the availability of the

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internet and our service providers. Interruptions in these systems, whether due to system failures, computer viruses, software errors, physical or electronic break-ins, or malicious hacks or attacks on our systems (such as denial of service attacks), could affect the security and availability of our products and services on its websites and prevent or inhibit the ability of users to access our products and services. In addition, the software, internal applications, and systems underlying our products and services are complex and may not be error-free. We may encounter technical problems when it attempts to enhance its products, services and systems. Any inefficiencies, errors, or technical problems with our systems could reduce the quality of our products and services or interfere with our customers’ use of its products and services, which could reduce demand, lower our revenues, and increase our costs.

Our systems and operations are vulnerable to damage or interruption from fire, flood, power loss, security breaches, computer viruses, telecommunications failure, terrorist attacks, acts of war, electronic and physical break-ins, earthquakes, and similar events. The occurrence of any of the foregoing events could result in damage to or failure of our systems. These risks may be heightened for operations at facilities outside of our direct control, and the majority of the communications, network, and computer hardware used to operate the cloud for our platforms are located at facilities maintained by Amazon, Google and Salesforce, among others, which we do not own or control.

Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Class A Common Stock

Our Co-Founders hold shares of FiscalNote Class B Common Stock, entitled to twenty-five (25) votes per share, which limits or precludes other stockholders’ ability to influence the outcome of matters submitted to stockholders for approval, including the election of directors, the approval of certain employee compensation plans, the adoption of amendments to our organizational documents and the approval of any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of our assets, or other major corporate transaction requiring stockholder approval.

Our Class B Common Stock have twenty-five (25) votes per share, and our Class A Common Stock have one vote per share. Mr. Tim Hwang, our Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Gerald Yao, our Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer and Global Head of ESG (together our “Co-Founders”), together hold all of the issued and outstanding shares of our Class B Common Stock, which represent approximately 6.4% our common stock as of December 31, 2023. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2023 where a majority or plurality vote is required, as applicable, Mr. Hwang holds approximately 54.0% of the voting power of our outstanding common stock and Mr. Yao holds approximately 9.0% of the voting power of our outstanding common stock. Therefore, our Co-Founders will be able to determine the outcome of matters submitted to our stockholders for approval, including the election of directors (which requires only a plurality vote), amendments of our organizational documents and any merger, consolidation, sale of all or substantially all of our assets or other major corporate transactions. Our Co-Founders would cease to hold a majority of the voting power of our outstanding common stock if they disposed of shares of Class B Common Stock representing approximately 2.6% of our outstanding common stock, in transactions other than Permitted Transfers as defined in our certificate of incorporation (“Charter”), assuming no other issuances of either Class A or Class B Common Stock have occurred since December 31, 2023 and prior to such dispositions. Our Co-Founders, individually or together, may have interests that differ from yours and may vote in a way with which you disagree and which may be adverse to your interests. This concentrated control may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of our company, could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their common stock as part of a sale of our company and might ultimately affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock. Any future issuance of Class B Common Stock may be dilutive to holders of Class A Common Stock. For information about our dual-class structure, see Note 10, Stockholders' Equity, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

We are a “controlled company” under NYSE rules, and as a result, our stockholders may not have certain corporate protections that are available to stockholders of companies that are not controlled companies.

As a result of our dual-class structure, our Co-Founders control a majority of the voting power of our outstanding capital stock therefore we are a "controlled company" under NYSE rules. As a controlled company, we are exempt from certain corporate governance requirements, including those that would otherwise require our board of directors (“Board”) to have a majority of independent directors and its compensation and nominating and governance committees to be comprised entirely of independent directors, have written charters addressing such committee’s purpose and responsibilities and perform an annual evaluation of such committee. While we do not presently intend to rely on these exemptions, we may opt to utilize these exemptions in the future as long as we remain a controlled company. Accordingly, you may not have the

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same protections afforded to stockholders of companies that are subject to all of the corporate governance requirements of the NYSE.

Sales of a substantial number of our Class A Common Stock into the public market or the perception that such sales might occur, could cause the market price of our Class A Common Stock to decline. Additionally, the issuance of additional shares of our Class A Common Stock will dilute our other stockholders.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our Common Stock into the public market or the perception that such sales might occur, could cause the market price of our Class A Common Stock to decline and may make it more difficult for you to sell your Class A Common Stock at a time and price that you deem appropriate.

Sales of our common stock following the expiration of the lock-up periods or pursuant to exercise of registration rights may make it more difficult for us to sell equity securities in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate. These sales also could cause the trading price of our common stock to fall and make it more difficult for you to sell shares of our common stock at a time and price that you deem appropriate.

As previously reported, we issued subordinated convertible notes with an aggregate principal amount of approximately $6.3 million ($5.5 million issued in December 2023 and $0.8 million in January 2024) in connection with the Company's strategic commercial partnership with Era Global Technologies, LLC (the “Era Convertible Notes”). The Era Convertible Notes are convertible into shares of our Class A Common Stock (the “Underlying Shares”), beginning June 2024, however, the Company may mandate conversion of the Convertible Notes into the Underlying Shares under certain circumstances prior to June 2024. In connection with the issuance of the Era Convertible Notes, we also entered into an AI Co-Pilot Agreement which requires us to issue approximately $3.2 million in Class A Common Stock no later than June 2024 (the “Partnership Shares”). If Era’s sale of the Underlying Shares and Partnership Shares does not generate sales proceeds of at least $9.6 million, the Company is required to issue additional shares to the holder of the Convertible Notes (the “Additional Shares”). In addition, on June 30, 2023 the Company issued the New GPO Note which requires us to satisfy the interest payable thereunder in cash or freely tradeable shares of our Class A Common Stock at our option (the “GPO Shares”).

The issuance of the Underlying Shares, Partnership Shares, Additional Shares and/or the GPO Shares may cause stockholders to experience significant dilution of their ownership interests and the market price our Class A Common Stock to decline. In addition, we may be required to issue additional shares of Class A Common Stock in the future to satisfy certain financial covenants under the Senior Term Loan that may result in dilution to all stockholders.

The Warrants may never be in the money, and may expire worthless.

The effective exercise price of the Warrants is $7.32 per share. We believe the likelihood that warrant holders will exercise the Warrants, and therefore the amount of cash proceeds that we would receive, is dependent upon the trading price of our Class A Common Stock. If the trading price for our shares of Class A Common Stock is less than $7.32 per share, we believe holders of the Warrants will be unlikely to exercise their Warrants. On December 31, 2023, the closing price of our Class A Common Stock on the NYSE was $1.14 per share. There is no guarantee that the Warrants will be in the money following the time they become exercisable and prior to their expiration, and as such, the Warrants may expire worthless and we may receive no proceeds from the exercise of the Warrants.

We incur increased costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management is required to devote substantial time to new compliance initiatives and corporate governance practices.

We became a public company following the consummation of the Business Combination, and as such incur significant legal, accounting and other expenses that Legacy FiscalNote (the FiscalNote entity from founding in 2013 through its public offering in 2022) did not incur as a private company, which we expect to further increase once we no longer qualify as an “emerging growth company". We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and are required to comply with the applicable requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, as well as the rules and regulations subsequently implemented by the SEC and the listing standards of the NYSE, including changes in corporate governance practices and the establishment and maintenance of effective disclosure and financial controls. Compliance with these rules and regulations can be burdensome. Our

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management and other personnel need to devote a substantial amount of time to these compliance initiatives. Moreover, these rules and regulations increased our historical legal and financial compliance costs and have made some activities more time-consuming and costly, such as attracting and retaining qualified members of our Board as compared to Legacy FiscalNote as a private company.

We may need to hire additional accounting and finance staff or engage outside consultants with public company experience and technical accounting knowledge, and maintain an internal audit function, which will increase our operating expenses. Moreover, we could incur additional compensation costs if we decide to pay cash compensation comparable to other publicly-listed companies, which would increase our general and administrative expenses and could adversely affect our profitability. We are evaluating these rules and regulations and related matters, and cannot predict or estimate the amount of additional costs we may incur or the timing of such costs.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or reports about our business, or if they downgrade their recommendations regarding our Class A Common Stock, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our Class A Common Stock will be influenced by the research and reports that industry or securities analysts publish about it or its business. We do not control these analysts. If any of the analysts who cover us downgrade our Class A Common Stock or our industry, or the stock of any of our competitors, or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, the price of our Class A Common Stock may decline. If analysts cease coverage of us or fail to regularly publish reports on us, we could lose visibility in the financial markets, which in turn could cause the price or trading volume of our Class A Common Stock to decline and our Class A Common Stock to be less liquid.

Should the price or trading volume of our Class A Common Stock decline, it could indicate an impairment of our assets.

We may issue preferred stock, the terms of which could adversely affect the voting power or value of our Class A Common Stock.

Our certificate of incorporation authorizes us to issue, without the approval of its stockholders, one or more classes or series of preferred stock having such designations, preferences, limitations, and relative rights, including preferences over our Class A Common Stock respecting dividends and distributions, as our Board may determine. The terms of one or more classes or series of preferred stock could adversely impact the voting power or value of our Class A Common Stock. For example, we might grant holders of preferred stock the right to elect some number of our directors in all events or on the happening of specified events or the right to veto specified transactions. Similarly, the repurchase or redemption rights or liquidation preferences we might assign to holders of preferred stock could affect the residual value of our Class A Common Stock.

We do not plan to pay dividends in the foreseeable future.

We likely will continue to operate at a loss in the foreseeable future, and will retain most, if not all, of its available funds and any future earnings to fund the development and growth of our business. As a result, we do not plan to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.

Our Board has discretion as to whether to distribute dividends. Even if the Board decides to declare and pay dividends, the timing, amount and form of future dividends, if any, will depend on the future results of operations and cash flow, capital requirements and surplus, the amount of distributions, if any, received by us from subsidiaries, our financial condition, contractual restrictions and other factors deemed relevant by our Board. Accordingly, you may need to rely on sales of our Class A Common Stock after price appreciation as the only way to realize any future gains on your investment. However, our Class A Common Stock may not appreciate in value or the market price thereof may decline.

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Our Charter designates the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by its stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees, or other stockholders.

Our Charter provides that, unless we consent in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, any (i) derivative action or proceeding brought on its behalf, (ii) action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by, or any other wrongdoing by, any of our current or former director, officer, other employee or stockholder (iii) action asserting a claim against us arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL, our Charter or our Bylaws or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery, (iv) action to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of any provisions of our Charter or our Bylaws, or (v) action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine, shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be exclusively brought in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware or, if such court does not have jurisdiction thereof, the federal district court or other state courts of the State of Delaware. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the federal district courts of the United States will be the exclusive forum for the resolution of any action, suit or proceeding asserting a cause of action arising under the Securities Act, and the foregoing exclusive forum provisions of our Charter will not apply to claims arising under the Exchange Act or other federal securities laws for which there is exclusive federal jurisdiction. To the fullest extent permitted by law, any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any shares of our capital stock shall be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to the forum provision in our Charter.

This choice-of-forum provision may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a different judicial forum, including one that it may find favorable or convenient for a specified class of disputes with us or our directors, officers, other stockholders, or employees, which may discourage such lawsuits. Alternatively, if a court were to find this provision of our Charter inapplicable or unenforceable with respect to one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and result in a diversion of the time and resources of our management and Board.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.

None.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity

As a company, we devote significant resources to cybersecurity and risk management processes in order to adapt to the changing cybersecurity landscape and respond to emerging threats in a timely and effective manner. Our cybersecurity risk management program is led primarily by our Vice President - Cybersecurity & DevOps, who has over 15 years’ experience in cybersecurity, information technology, and related compliance and holds a Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification. The information security team works cross-functionally, with significant involvement from other members of senior management and oversight by the Board.

The information security team is responsible for, among other matters:

•designing, implementing and periodically assessing our cybersecurity safeguards and related policies and procedures, including those pertaining to encryption standards, antivirus protection, remote access, multi-factor authentication, data classification, device management, and the use of the internet, social media, email and wireless devices;

•monitoring current and emerging cybersecurity threats to which the business may become exposed; and

•providing oversight of risks of cybersecurity threats associated with our use of third-party service providers, including reviewing such engagements when proposed in order to identify and assess risks potentially arising therefrom.

In addition, the information security team is responsible for obtaining and maintaining Service Organization Control Type 2 ("SOC-2") certification for the Company’s product portfolio. The Company has obtained SOC-2 certification for many of its products, which subjects those products to an annual compliance audit conducted by a third party, and we work to include progressively more products within the scope of the audit year over year.

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We view cybersecurity as a shared responsibility throughout the Company. At a management level, we periodically perform tabletop exercises incorporating external resources, advisors and relevant members of the Board as needed. The Company requires all employees to participate in an annual cybersecurity training reviewed by the information security function, and management regularly communicates with employees about potential cybersecurity risks and methods for reporting incidents. The Company has adopted and maintains an Incident Response Plan, which provides for various methods of reporting and escalation of incidents, activation of an incident response team consisting of relevant cross-functional leaders (e.g., legal, information security, operations), assessment of the severity of incidents, processes for investigating and remediating incidents and compliance with related legal and regulatory obligations, among other matters. The Incident Response Plan provides for the involvement of the Company’s Disclosure Review Committee to assess the materiality of cybersecurity incidents and any disclosure obligations required in respect thereof. Management periodically reviews the Company’s cybersecurity risk management strategy and processes - including the Incident Response Plan - to assess their efficacy in light of current and emerging threats.

The Company’s Board, which is responsible for oversight of risk management related to our business as a whole, has delegated responsibility to the Audit Committee for oversight of the Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”) program and cybersecurity risk, among other matters. Cybersecurity risk is among the risks monitored by the ERM program, which establishes an annual cadence for identifying material risks facing the Company, as well as quarterly reporting to the Audit Committee on the severity of each such risk and mitigation measures being implemented. The Audit Committee also receives an annual update from the information security function on the Company's current cybersecurity risks, recent enhancements to the Company’s safeguards and related policies. The Company’s Incident Response Plan provides for notification of and consultation with the Audit Committee in the event of a cybersecurity incident exceeding specified levels of severity.

We face a number of cybersecurity risks in connection with our business. Although such risks have not materially affected us, including our business strategy, results of operations or financial condition, to date, we have, from time to time, experienced threats to, and breaches of, our data and systems, including malware and computer virus attacks. For more information about the cybersecurity risks we face, see the risk factor entitled, “Cyberattacks, security, privacy, or data breaches or other security incidents that affect our networks or systems, or those of our service providers, involving our or our customers’ sensitive, personal, classified or confidential information could expose us to liability under various laws and regulations across jurisdictions, decrease trust in us and our products and services, increase the risk of litigation and governmental investigation, and harm to our reputation, business, and financial condition” in Item 1A- Risk Factors - “Information Technology and Data Risks.”

Item 2. Properties.

The Company’s principal executive offices and global headquarters are located in Washington, D.C., and consist of approximately 65,000 square feet of space under a lease that expires on May 31, 2031. We also maintain a presence in a number of other jurisdictions within the United States and internationally, including Baton Rouge, LA; Madison, WI; Austin, TX; Oxford and London, United Kingdom; Brussels, Belgium; Gurugram, India; Seoul, South Korea; Singapore; and Sydney, Australia. We use these facilities for research and development, product engineering, sales and marketing, communications, finance, information technology and security, legal, human resources, and other administrative functions. We believe that our existing properties are suitable and adequate for our current needs, and we will continue to assess our facilities requirements as our business grows and operations evolve, including as a result of remote or flexible work arrangements adopted in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings.

From time to time, we may become involved in legal or regulatory proceedings, including intellectual property claims, commercial contract matters or employment-related disputes. Such cases may raise complex factual and legal issues, may subject us to material risks and uncertainties, could require significant management time and corporate resources to defend, could result in significant media coverage and negative publicity, and could be harmful to our reputation and our brand. We are not currently a party to any litigation or regulatory proceeding that we expect to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial conditions or cash flows.

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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

Market Information

Our Class A Common Stock and Public Warrants are currently listed on the NYSE under the symbols “NOTE” and “NOTE.WS”, respectively.

Holders

As of March 1, 2024, there were approximately 347 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock, which amount does not include participants of The Depository Trust Company or beneficial owners holding shares of Class A Common Stock or Public Warrants through nominee names, there were two holders of record of our Class B Common Stock, and there were three holders of record of our Private Warrants.

Dividend Policy

We have not paid any cash dividends on our Common Stock to date. We may retain future earnings, if any, for future operations, expansion and debt repayment and has no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Any decision to declare and pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of the Board and will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors that the Board may deem relevant. In addition, our ability to pay dividends may be limited by covenants of any existing and future outstanding indebtedness we or our subsidiaries incur.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities.

None.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.

The Company had no transactions regarding purchases of common stock during the quarter ended December 31, 2023. The Company does not have any publicly announced plan or programs for share purchases.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

The following discussion provides information that FiscalNote’s management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of FiscalNote’s consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The discussion should be read together with our financial statements and accompanying notes included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Certain monetary amounts, percentages and other figures included below have been subject to rounding adjustments as amounts are presented in thousands or millions, as the context describes. Monetary amounts are presented in thousands, unless otherwise presented. Percentage amounts included below have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures, but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts may vary from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein. Certain other amounts that appear below may not sum due to rounding.

This discussion may contain forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed below, in the annual consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K, and in the sections of this report titled "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors." Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the “Company,” “FiscalNote,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the business of Old FiscalNote, which became the business of New FiscalNote and its subsidiaries following the Closing.

Overview

FiscalNote is a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. It delivers critical, actionable legal and policy insights in a rapidly evolving political, regulatory and macroeconomic environment. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) technology, other technologies with analytics, workflow tools, and expert peer insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage policy, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. FiscalNote ingests unstructured legislative and regulatory data, and employs AI and data science to deliver structured, relevant and actionable information in order to facilitate key operational and strategic decisions by global enterprises, midsized and smaller businesses, government institutions, trade groups and nonprofits. FiscalNote delivers that intelligence through its suite of public policy and issues management products, coupled with expert research and analysis of markets and geopolitical events, as well as powerful tools to manage workflows, advocacy campaigns and constituent relationships.

Business Combination

On the Closing Date, we consummated the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, by and among Old FiscalNote, DSAC, and Merger Sub. Pursuant to these transactions, Merger Sub merged with and into Old FiscalNote, with Old FiscalNote becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of DSAC. On the Closing Date, and in connection with the Closing, DSAC domesticated and continued as a Delaware corporation under the name of “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc."

We accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer and DSAC as the accounting acquiree. While DSAC was the legal acquirer in the Business Combination, because Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer, the historical financial statements of Old FiscalNote became the historical financial statements of the combined company, upon the consummation of the Business Combination. Accordingly, New FiscalNote, as the parent company of the combined business, is the successor SEC registrant, meaning that our financial statements for previous periods will be disclosed in the registrant’s future periodic reports filed with the SEC.

The Business Combination had a significant impact on our reported financial position and results as a result of the reverse recapitalization. The most significant change in our reported financial position and results was an increase in net cash of $65.6 million from gross cash proceeds of $325.0 million, including $114.0 million from the backstop agreement with the sponsor of DSAC, $61.0 million from DSAC’s trust account from its initial public offering, and $150.0 million from the Senior Term Loan (as defined below). Such gross proceeds were offset by $45.2 million transaction costs, which principally consisted of advisory, legal and other professional fees, and were recorded in Additional Paid-in Capital, net of proceeds from the DSAC trust and $3.5 million of debt issuance costs paid out of the proceeds of the Senior Term Loan on the Closing Date, of which $2.8 million was capitalized and $0.7 million included in the loss on debt extinguishment.

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Cumulative debt repayments, inclusive of accrued but unpaid interest, of $210.7 million were paid in conjunction with the close, which consisted of a $75.3 million repayment of the First Out Term Loan, $61.7 million repayment of the Last Out Term Loan, a $50.0 million payment used to retire the non-converting portion of the Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, a $16.3 million repayment of the 8090 FV Subordinated Promissory Note, and $7.4 million repayment of the 2021 Seller Notes.

In connection with the Business Combination, we recognized a $34.9 million warrant liability on our consolidated balance sheets for the fair value of the public warrants and private placement warrants that were previously issued by DSAC and assumed by New FiscalNote in the Business Combination, along with the additional private placement warrants that were issued upon the closing of the Business Combination. We adjust the liability-classified warrants to fair value at each reporting period. The warrant liabilities are subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in our consolidated statement of operations. As a result of the recurring fair value measurement, our future financial statements and results of operations may fluctuate quarterly, based on factors that are outside of our control. Due to the recurring fair value measurement, we expect that we will recognize non-cash gains or losses on the warrants each reporting period and that the amount of such gains or losses could be material.

In connection with the Business Combination, we recognized (a) $28.9 million of incremental stock-based compensation charges that consisted of $5.0 million related to certain awards that vested as a result of the Business Combination, $6.2 million related to awards issued to our CEO, COO, and CFO pursuant to their respective employment agreements, and $17.7 million related to the Earnout Awards that may be issued to shareholders and equity award holders that for accounting purposes are treated as compensation awards (See Note 15, Earnings (Loss) Per Share, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K), (b) $45.3 million of loss on debt extinguishment as a result of repayment of certain of our outstanding debt, as well as the conversion of our convertible debt as part of the Business Combination, and (c) $32.1 million interest charge related to the derecognition of the beneficial conversion feature associated with our converted debt.

As a consequence of the Business Combination, we became an SEC-registered and NYSE-listed company, which may require us to hire additional personnel and implement procedures and processes to address public company regulatory requirements and customary practices. Upon Closing, we began to incur additional public company expenses for, among other things, directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, director fees and additional internal and external accounting, legal and administrative resources.

Factors Impacting the Comparability of Our Operating Results

Acquisitions

Acquisitions affect the comparability of our financial statements from period to period. Acquisitions completed during one period impact comparability to a prior period in which we did not own the acquired entity. Since the beginning of 2021 we completed 12 acquisitions, including the following:

On January 27, 2023, we completed the acquisition of Dragonfly for up to $25.2 million (the "2023 Acquisition"), which included a combination of cash, stock, convertible notes and contingent payments.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we completed the following acquisitions that are referred to as the "2022 Acquisitions" (and collectively with the 2023 Acquisition, the "Acquisitions"):

•Aicel Technologies on July 29, 2022 for $8.7 million; and

•DT-Global on September 30, 2022 for $0.6 million.

Direct and indirect costs incurred related to our acquisitions totaled $1,391 and $1,181 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

As a result of our acquisitions since 2021, we have, and will continue to incur, significant non-cash amortization expense related to the amortization of purchased intangibles, which have reduced our operating income by approximately $13.5 million and $7.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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Product rationalization

From time to time, management reviews the Company’s existing products and services based on their financial profile and other strategic factors. In connection with such reviews, management decided to cease actively selling and therefore sunset certain non-core products, representing, in aggregate:

•subscription revenue of approximately $1.0 million and $1.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022; and

•Non-subscription advisory revenue of approximately $3.0 million and $3.2 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

On March 11, 2024, we sold Board.org (see Note 19, Subsequent Events in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more details). Board.org’s contributions to FiscalNote were as follows:

•Subscription revenue of approximately $13.1 million and $10.3 million during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (excluding a deferred revenue fair value adjustment of $1.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2022 resulting from our acquisition of Board.org in June 2021);

•Non-subscription events revenue of approximately $0.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2023;

•Run-rate revenue of approximately $15.2 million and $12.2 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022; and

•ARR of approximately $14.7 million and $12.2 million at December 31, 2023 and 2022.

We continue to invest for future growth. We are focused on several key growth levers, including cross-selling and upselling opportunities at existing clients, expanding our client base with a focus on enterprise and government customers, expansion into adjacent markets and deepening our offerings for regulated industries or sectors, and continuing to execute on our acquisition strategy. Several of these growth drivers require investment in and refinement of our go-to-market approach and, as a result, we may continue to incur additional costs upfront to obtain new customers and expand our relationships with existing customers, including additional sales and marketing expenses specific to subscription revenue.

We plan to invest a portion of the available capital resources in building innovative products, acquiring complementary businesses, attracting new customers and expanding our leadership role in the legal and regulatory information market. We drive growth both organically and through acquisitions. We regularly evaluate acquisitions and investment opportunities in complementary businesses to supplement our existing platform, enable us to enter new markets and ensure that we are well positioned to provide critical insights to the regulated sectors of the future. Past acquisitions have enabled us to deliver innovative solutions in new categories, such as global risk analysis, analytics and integration, and new data sets to enhance the functionality of our existing products. Strategic acquisitions will remain a core component of our strategy in the future.

Key Performance Indicators

In addition to our GAAP results further described and discussed below in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” we monitor the following key performance indicators to evaluate growth trends, prepare financial projections, make strategic decisions, and measure the effectiveness of our sales and marketing efforts. Our management team assesses our performance based on these key performance indicators because it believes they reflect the underlying trends and indicators of our business and serve as meaningful indicators of our continuous operational performance.

Annual Recurring Revenue (“ARR”)

Approximately 90% of our revenues are subscription based, which leads to high revenue predictability. Our ability to retain existing subscription customers is a key performance indicator that helps explain the evolution of our historical results and is a leading indicator of our revenues and cash flows for subsequent periods. We use ARR as a measure of our revenue trend and an indicator of our future revenue opportunity from existing recurring subscription customer contracts. We calculate ARR on a parent account level by annualizing the contracted subscription revenue, and our total ARR as of the end of a period is the aggregate thereof. ARR is not adjusted for the impact of any known or projected future customer cancellations, upgrades or downgrades, or price increases or decreases. The amount of actual revenue that we recognize over any 12-month period is likely to differ from ARR at the beginning of that period, sometimes significantly. This may

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occur due to timing of the revenue bookings during the period, cancellations, upgrades, or downgrades and pending renewals. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue as it is an operating metric and is not intended to be a replacement or forecast of revenue. Our calculation of ARR may differ from similarly titled metrics presented by other companies.

Our ARR at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $126.1 million and $113.3 million, respectively. Our ARR at December 31, 2023 and 2022, excluding the 2023 and 2022 Acquisitions, was $115.8 million and $110.2 million, respectively. ARR of the 2022 and 2023 Acquisitions was $10.3 million and $9.2 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, including pre-acquisition ARR performance on the basis reported to FiscalNote in connection with such company’s acquisition. ARR at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, excluding products we discontinued in 2023 and the impact of the sale of Board.org, was $111.2 million and $100.7 million, respectively.

Run-Rate Revenue

Management also monitors Run-Rate Revenue, which we define as ARR plus non-subscription revenue earned during the last twelve months. We believe Run-Rate Revenue is an indicator of our total revenue growth, incorporating the non-subscription revenue that we believe is a meaningful contribution to our business as a whole. Although our non-subscription business is non-recurring, we regularly sell different advisory services to repeat customers. The amount of actual subscription and non-subscription revenue that we recognize over any 12-month period is likely to differ from Run-Rate Revenue at the beginning of that period, sometimes significantly. Our Run-Rate Revenue at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was approximately $139.7 million and $126.7 million, respectively. Our Run-Rate Revenue at December 31, 2023 and 2022, excluding the 2022 and 2023 Acquisitions, was approximately $127.5 million and $123.6 million, respectively. Run-Rate Revenue of the 2022 and 2023 Acquisitions was approximately $12.3 million and $11.0 million as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, including pre-acquisition Run-Rate Revenue performance of the Acquisitions on the basis reported to FiscalNote in connection with such company’s acquisition. Run-Rate Revenue at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, excluding products we discontinued in 2023 and the impact of the sale of Board.org, was approximately $121.3 million and $110.9 million, respectively.

Net Revenue Retention (“NRR”)

Our NRR, which we use to measure our success in retaining and growing recurring revenue from our existing customers, compares our recognized recurring revenue from a set of customers across comparable periods. We calculate our NRR for a given period as ARR at the end of the period minus ARR contracted from new clients for which there is no historical revenue booked during the period, divided by the beginning ARR for the period. For our federal government clients, we consider subdivisions of the same executive branch department or independent agency (for example, divisions of a single federal department or agency) to be a single customer for purposes of calculating our account-level NRR. For our commercial clients, we calculate NRR at a parent account level. Customers from acquisitions are not included in NRR until they have been part of our consolidated results for 12 months. Accordingly, the 2023 Acquisitions are not included in our NRR for the year ended December 31, 2023 and the 2022 Acquisitions are not included in our NRR for the year ended December 31, 2022. Our calculation of NRR for any fiscal period includes the positive recurring revenue impacts of selling additional licenses and services to existing customers and the negative recognized recurring revenue impacts of contraction and attrition among this set of customers. Our NRR may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including the growing level of our revenue base, the level of penetration within our customer base, expansion of products and features, the timing of renewals, and our ability to retain our customers. Our calculation of NRR may differ from similarly titled metrics presented by other companies. NRR was 94% and 100% for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Our quarterly NRR for the last eight quarters follows:

	For the Quarters Ended
	March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,			March 31,			June 30,			September 30,			December 31,
	2022			2022			2022			2022			2023			2023			2023			2023
Net Revenue Retention		98	%		99	%		99	%		100	%		96	%		98	%		100	%		99	%

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures to clarify and enhance our understanding, and aid in the period-to-period comparison, of our performance. Where applicable,

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we provide reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the corresponding most closely related GAAP measure. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures to its most comparable GAAP financial measure. While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful supplemental information, non-GAAP financial measures have limitations and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, their most comparable GAAP measures. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to potential differences in their financing and accounting methods, the book value of their assets, their capital structures, the method by which their assets were acquired and the manner in which they define non-GAAP measures.

Adjusted Revenue

Adjusted revenue represents revenue adjusted to include amounts that would have been recognized if deferred revenue was not adjusted to fair value in connection with acquisition accounting. Adjusted revenue is presented because we use this measure to evaluate performance of our business against prior periods and believe it is useful for investors as an indicator of the underlying performance of our business. Adjusted revenue is not a recognized term under U.S. GAAP. Adjusted revenue does not represent revenues, as that term is defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as an alternative to revenues as an indicator of our operating performance. Adjusted revenue as presented herein is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin

We define Adjusted Gross Profit as Adjusted Revenue minus cost of revenues, before amortization of intangible assets that are included in costs of revenues. We define Adjusted Gross Profit Margin as Adjusted Gross Profit divided by Adjusted Revenues.

We use Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends. We believe these metrics are useful measures to us and to our investors to assist in evaluating our core operating performance because they provide consistency and direct comparability with our past financial performance and between fiscal periods, as the metrics eliminate the non-cash effects of amortization of intangible assets and deferred revenue, which are non-cash impacts that may fluctuate for reasons unrelated to overall operating performance.

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. They should not be considered as replacements for gross profit and gross profit margin, as determined by GAAP, or as measures of our profitability. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using non-GAAP measures only for supplemental purposes. Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin as presented herein are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial measures. EBITDA represents earnings before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA reflects further adjustments to EBITDA to exclude certain non-cash items and other items that management believes are not indicative of ongoing operations. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Adjusted Revenue.

We disclose EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin in this Annual Report on Form 10-K because these non-GAAP measures are key measures used by management to evaluate our business, measure our operating performance and make strategic decisions. We believe that EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are useful for investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as management. EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are not financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as substitutes for net loss, net loss before income taxes, or any other operating performance measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Using these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze our business would have material limitations because the calculations are based on the subjective determination of management regarding the nature and classification of events and circumstances that investors may find significant. In addition, although other companies in our industry may report measures titled EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin or similar measures, such non-GAAP financial measures may be calculated differently from how we calculate non-GAAP

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financial measures, which reduces their comparability. Because of these limitations, you should consider EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin alongside other financial performance measures, including net income and our other financial results presented in accordance with GAAP.

Key Components of Results of Operations

Revenues

We derive our revenues from subscription revenue arrangements and advisory, advertising and other revenues. Subscription revenues account for approximately 90% of our total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Subscription revenue

Subscription revenues consist of revenue earned from subscription-based arrangements that provide customers the right to use the Company’s software and products in a cloud-based infrastructure. Subscription revenues are driven primarily by the number of active licenses, the types of products and the price of the subscriptions. The Company also earns subscription revenues by licensing to customers its digital content, including transcripts, news and analysis, images, video and podcast data.

Our subscription arrangements generally have contractual terms of 12 months or more and are non-refundable regardless of the actual use of the service. Subscription revenues are recognized ratably over the non-cancellable contract terms beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is the date our service is first made available to customers.
 

Advisory, advertising, and other revenue

Advisory revenue is typically earned under contracts for specific deliverables and are non-recurring in nature, although we regularly sell different advisory services to repeat customers. One-time advisory revenues are invoiced according to the terms of the contract, usually delivered to the customer over a short period of time, during which revenues are recognized.

Advertising revenue is primarily generated by delivering advertising in our own publications (Roll Call and CQ) in both print and digital formats. Revenue for print advertising is recognized upon publication of the advertisement. Revenue for digital advertising is recognized over the period of the advertisement or, if the contract contains impression guarantees, based on delivered impressions.

Book revenue is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer, which is when control of the product transfers to the customer. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment activity and are expensed as incurred.

Events revenue is deferred and only recognized when the event has taken place and is included in other revenues.

Cost of revenues

Cost of revenues primarily consists of expenses related to hosting our service, the costs of data center capacity, amortization of developed technology and capitalized software development costs, certain fees paid to various third parties for the use of their technology, services, or data, costs of compensation, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for employees associated with providing professional services and other direct costs of production. Also included in cost of revenues are our costs related to the preparation of contracted advisory deliverables, as well as costs to develop, publish, print and deliver our publications underlying our books revenue.

Research and development

Research and development expenses include the costs of compensation, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for employees associated with the creation and testing of the products we offer, related software subscriptions, consulting and contractor fees and allocated overhead.

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Sales and marketing

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for our sales and marketing staff, including commissions, related software subscriptions, consulting fees, marketing programs and allocated overhead. Marketing programs consist of advertising, events, corporate communications, brand building and product marketing activities.

Editorial

Editorial expenses consist of salaries and related expenses, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for the editorial team involved in acquiring, creating, and distributing content and allocated overhead.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses are primarily related to our executive offices, finance and accounting, human resources, legal, internal operations and other corporate functions. These expenses consist of salaries and related expenses, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses, along with professional fees, depreciation and other allocated overhead.

Amortization of intangible assets

Amortization expense relates to our finite-lived intangible assets, including developed technology, customer relationship, databases and tradenames. These assets are amortized over periods of between three and twenty years. Finite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment when indicators are present, and, if impaired, are written down to fair value. During the year ended December 31, 2023 an impairment of intangible assets of $6,223 has been identified and recorded. During the year ended December 31, 2022 no impairment of intangible assets has been identified in our accompanying audited consolidated financial statements.

Transaction costs, net

Transaction costs consist of acquisition related costs (including due diligence, accounting, legal, and other professional fees, incurred from acquisition activity), fair value adjustments to contingent consideration due to sellers, and non-capitalizable costs.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense, net, consists of expense related to interest on our borrowings, the amortization and write off of debt issuance costs and original discount, and interest related to certain derivative instruments.

Fair value of warrant and derivative liabilities

The fair value of warrant and derivative liabilities are accounted for in accordance with ASC 815 and ASC 480. The warrant and derivative liabilities are marked to market each reporting period in accordance with ASC 820 with all gains and losses being recorded within the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Income taxes

We use the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse.

The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that are expected to be realized based on the weighting of positive and negative evidence.

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Results of Operations

Discussion of Significant Items Affecting the Consolidated Results for the Years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022

Year Ended December 31, 2023

During the year ended December 31, 2023 the Company recognized several non-cash items including, a non-cash charge of $32.1 million from the impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets, $16.0 million gain related to the mark-to-market of the public and private warrants liability and debt liabilities that the Company is required to fair value at each reporting date, and an additional non-cash loss on settlement with GPO of $3.5 million.

Year Ended December 31, 2022

During the year ended December 31, 2022 the Company recognized several non-cash items associated with the Company's public listing on July 29, 2022 including, a non-cash charge of $45.3 million from the loss on extinguishment of debt, a non-cash charge of $32.1 million recognized as interest expense related to the derecognition of beneficial conversion features embedded within the convertible notes that went into equity as part of the Company's public listing, and $28.9 million of non-cash charges related to the accounting treatment of stock based compensation related to the Company's transition to a public listing. Further, the Company also recognized a non-cash charge of $11.7 million related to the loss contingency recognized as a result of the previously-announced proposed terms of a settlement with the Disputing Lender. These charges were partially offset by a non-cash gain of approximately $16.1 million related to the mark-to-market of the public and private warrants liability the Company is required to fair value at each reporting date and $7.7 million non-cash gain from the forgiveness of the Company's PPP Loan.

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The Year Ended December 31, 2023 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2022

The following table presents our results of operations for the periods indicated:

	Year Ended December 31,						Change
(In thousands)	2023			2022			$			%
Revenues:
Subscription	$	119,082		$	100,522		$	18,560			18	%
Advisory, advertising, and other		13,563			13,243			320			2	%
Total revenues		132,645			113,765			18,880			17	%
Operating expenses: (1)
Cost of revenues		40,251			31,937			8,314			26	%
Research and development		18,186			20,736			(2,550	)		(12	)%
Sales and marketing		45,722			42,678			3,044			7	%
Editorial		17,869			15,956			1,913			12	%
General and administrative		65,550			77,801			(12,251	)		(16	)%
Amortization of intangible assets		11,509			10,451			1,058			10	%
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets		32,064			-			32,064		NM%
Transaction (gains) costs, net		(767	)		2,395			(3,162	)		(132	)%
Total operating expenses		230,384			201,954			28,430			14	%
Operating loss		(97,739	)		(88,189	)		(9,550	)		11	%
Interest expense, net		29,940			95,741			(65,801	)		(69	)%
Change in fair value of financial instruments		(15,983	)		(12,747	)		(3,236	)		25	%
Gain on PPP loan upon extinguishment		-			(7,667	)		7,667		NM%
Loss on debt extinguishment, net		-			45,250			(45,250	)	NM%
Loss on settlement		3,474			11,700			(8,226	)		(70	)%
Other expense, net		68			1,045			(977	)		(93	)%
Net loss before income taxes		(115,238	)		(221,511	)		106,273			(48	)%
Provision (benefit) from income taxes		223			(3,254	)		3,477			(107	)%
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)	$	102,796			(47	)%
(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expenses, as follows:
	Year Ended December 31,						Change
	2023			2022			$			%
Cost of revenues	$	283		$	81		$	202			249	%
Research and development		1,384			1,007			377			37	%
Sales and marketing		2,057			762			1,295			170	%
Editorial		400			603			(203	)		(34	)%
General and administrative		22,933			35,594			(12,661	)		(36	)%

Revenue:

Subscription Revenue

Subscription revenue of $119.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $18.6 million, or 18%, from $100.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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	Change for the Year Ended
	December 31, 2023 vs December 31, 2022
(In thousands)	$			%
Subscription Revenue change driver:
Increase from 2023 Acquisitions	$	6,694			100	%
Increase from 2022 Acquisitions		1,229			171	%
Impact of 2021 Acquisitions deferred revenue adjustment		1,896			100	%
Decrease from discontinued products		(480	)		(43	)%
Increase from organic business		9,221			9	%
Subscription Revenues, net (total change)	$	18,560			18	%

During 2021 the Company acquired 10 businesses (including FactSquared that was acquired on December 31, 2020, respectively). Fiscal year 2022 represented the first full year we owned those businesses whereby we focused on integration and sales strategy. Our organic growth in subscription revenue during fiscal year 2023 is largely the result of our improved go to market strategy, renewed emphasis on enhancing our customer experience, realizing the cross-sell and upsell benefits underlying our historical acquisition thesis, and modest price increases.

Advisory, Advertising, and Other Revenue

Advisory, advertising, and other revenue was $13.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $13.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $0.4 million, or 2%, was primarily due to $1.8 million of incremental revenue from our Acquisitions, as well as a decrease in advertising revenue of $1.1 million resulting from the phasing out of an advertising customer and a decrease of other one-time revenue of $0.4 million.

Revenue by Geography

The below tables present our revenues split by geographic region for the periods presented:

	Year Ended December 31,				Change
(In thousands)	2023		2022		$		%
North America	$	107,108	$	98,951	$	8,157		8	%
Europe		19,749		10,072		9,677		96	%
Australia		1,193		1,122		71		6	%
Asia		4,595		3,620		975		27	%
Total revenues	$	132,645		113,765	$	18,880		17	%

Revenues by geography are determined based on the region of the FiscalNote contracting entity, which may be different than the region of the customer.

Cost of revenues

Cost of revenues was $40.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $31.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $8.4 million, or 26%, was primarily attributable to $2.5 million of increased costs resulting from 2023 Acquisition of which $1.9 million related to the growth in our business and $0.6 million represents an increase in amortization expense related to capitalized software development costs and developed technology. Our organic cost of revenues increase of $5.9 million resulted from $6.4 million of an increase in amortization expense related to our capitalized software development costs and developed technology offset by $0.5 million related to decreased costs in our business as a result of our overall emphasis on cost rationalization and containment.

Research and development

Research and development expense was $18.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $20.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease of $2.5 million, or 12%, was primarily attributable to a decrease of $3.2 million primarily related to capitalized compensation and benefits associated with the redevelopment of our SaaS policy and stakeholder management platform included in capitalized software development costs combined with an emphasis on cost rationalization and containment, offset by $0.4 million of incremental share-based compensation, and an increase of $0.5 million of research and development costs from our 2023 Acquisition.

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Sales and marketing

Sales and marketing expense was $45.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $42.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $3.0 million, or 7%, was primarily attributable to an increase of $2.5 million in sales and marketing costs from our 2023 Acquisition, $1.3 million incremental share-based compensation, $0.6 million incremental software expenses, partially offset by $1.4 million related to decreases in salary and commissions expense as part of our overall emphasis on cost rationalization and containment.

Editorial expense

Editorial expense was $17.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $16.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $1.9 million, or 12% was primarily attributable to an increase of $1.7 million from our 2023 Acquisition.

General and administrative

General and administrative expense was $65.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $77.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease of $12.3 million, or 16%, was primarily attributable to a $16.1 million decrease in non-cash stock based compensation expense recognized in 2022 from the Business Combination consisting of (a) $17.7 million associated with the earnout shares issued to employees who held equity ownership in Old FiscalNote through ownership of common stock, vested options, or unvested options on the closing date of the Business Combination (see Note 11, Earnout Shares and RSUs in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K), (b) $7.0 million associated with the issuance of stock options and RSUs to our CEO, COO, and CFO pursuant to their employment agreements with New FiscalNote, and (c) $10.0 million associated with certain stock options which vested due to the closing of the Business Combination combined with a reduction in salary and benefit costs of $2.6 million and $0.4 million of non-cash lease asset impairment charge recognized in 2022. These decreases were offset by the 2023 Acquisition which contributed $2.3 million to the increase in general and administrative expenses combined with $1.4 million of incremental public company costs consisting primarily of directors and officers insurance.

Amortization of intangibles

Amortization of intangibles was $11.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $10.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $1.0 million, or 10%, is due to the increase in amortizable intangible assets from the 2023 Acquisition.

Transaction costs, net

Transaction benefits were $0.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to transaction costs of $2.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The change of $3.2 million is primarily due to $2.5 million decrease in non-capitalized costs related to the Business Combination and $0.9 million decrease of contingent consideration expense related to the reversing of previously recognized earnout liabilities related to our FrontierView acquisition.

Interest expense, net

Interest expense was $29.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $95.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The decrease in interest expense of $65.8 million was primarily due to interest expense that was recognized in the year to date 2022 for debt instruments that have either been converted into equity as part of the Business Combination or repaid during 2022 offset by interest on the senior term loan due to the rising prime interest rate, new GPO note, and Dragonfly convertible notes.

Change in fair value of financial instruments

Change in fair value of financial instruments was a $16.0 million gain for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to a $12.7 million gain for the year ended December 31, 2022. The increase of $3.3 million primarily represents a $4.8 million gain resulting from the fair value adjustment of the derivative liabilities associated with convertible notes partially offset by a $1.5 million loss that was recorded as a result of the fair value adjustment of the warrant liabilities that were assumed in connection with the Business Combination.

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Income tax provision (benefit)

Income tax provision was $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to an income tax benefit of $3.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. The change of $3.5 million in income tax benefit was primarily driven by related impacts on the Company’s valuation allowance.

Certain Non-GAAP Measures

We present Adjusted Revenues, Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Profit Margin, EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin which are non-GAAP financial measures. Our management team assesses our performance based on these non-GAAP measures because it believes they reflect the underlying trends and indicators of our business and serve as meaningful indicators of our continuous operational performance. We believe these measures are useful for investors for the same reasons. Investors should be aware that these measures are not a substitute for GAAP financial measures or disclosures. Where applicable, we provide reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures to the corresponding most closely related GAAP measure.

Adjusted Revenues

The following table presents our calculation of Adjusted Revenues for the periods presented, and a reconciliation of this measure to our GAAP revenues for the same periods:

	Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2023		2022
Subscription revenue	$	119,082	$	100,522
Deferred revenue adjustment		-		1,896
Adjusted subscription revenue		119,082		102,418
Advisory, advertising, and other revenue		13,563		13,243
Adjusted Revenues	$	132,645	$	115,661

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin

The following table presents our calculation of Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit Margin for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2023			2022
Adjusted Revenues	$	132,645		$	115,661
Costs of revenue		(40,251	)		(31,937	)
Amortization of intangible assets		15,861			9,094
Adjusted Gross Profit	$	108,255		$	92,818
Adjusted Gross Profit Margin		82	%		80	%

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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin

The following table presents our calculation of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2023			2022
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Provision (benefit) from income taxes		223			(3,254	)
Depreciation and amortization		28,718			20,783
Interest expense, net		29,940			95,741
EBITDA		(56,580	)		(104,987	)
Deferred revenue adjustment (a)		-			1,896
Stock-based compensation		27,057			38,047
Change in fair value of warrant and derivative liabilities (b)		(15,983	)		(12,747	)
Loss on debt extinguishment, net		-			45,250
Other non-cash (gains) charges (c)		29,522			(9,069	)
Acquisition related costs (d)		1,391			1,181
Employee severance costs (e)		2,039			575
Non-capitalizable debt raising costs		542			403
Other infrequent costs (f)		-			20
Costs incurred related to the transaction (g)		415			2,993
Loss contingency (h)		4,091			11,988
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(7,506	)	$	(24,450	)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin		(6	)%		(21	)%

(a)Reflects deferred revenue fair value adjustments arising from the purchase price allocation in connection with the 2021 Acquisitions.

(b)Reflects the non-cash impact from the mark to market adjustments on our warrant and derivative liabilities.

(c)Reflects the non-cash impact of the following for fiscal year 2023: (i) impairment of goodwill of $5,837 in the first quarter of 2023, (ii) impairment of goodwill of $20,004 and other long-lived assets of $6,223, each recorded in the fourth quarter of 2023, (iii) gain from equity method investment of $66, (iii) gain of $2,573 from the change in fair value related to the contingent consideration and contingent compensation related to the Acquisitions; and (iv) unrealized loss on short-term investments of $97. Reflects the non-cash impact of the following for fiscal year 2022: (i) gain of $1,780 from the change in fair value related to the contingent consideration and contingent compensation related to our 2021 and 2022 Acquisitions, (ii) gain of $7,667 related to the partial forgiveness of our PPP Loan during the first quarter of 2022, and (iii) $378 impairment charge recognized in the first quarter of 2022 related to the abandonment of one of our leases upon adoption of ASC 842 on January 1, 2022, respectively.

(d)Reflects the costs incurred to identify, consider, and complete business combination transactions consisting of advisory, legal, and other professional and consulting costs.

(e)Severance costs associated with workforce changes related to business realignment actions.

(f)Reflects costs incurred related to litigation we believe to be outside of our normal course of business totaling $20 incurred during the first quarter of 2022.

(g)Includes non-capitalizable transaction costs associated with the Business Combination.

(h)Reflects (i) $3,474 non-cash loss contingency charge related to the settlement with GPO FN Noteholder LLC recorded in the second quarter of 2023 and $11,700 non-cash loss contingency recognized related to the previously disclosed term sheet we entered into with GPO FN Noteholder LLC recorded in the fourth quarter of December 31, 2022 and (ii) accounting and legal costs incurred associated with the settlement with GPO FN Noteholder LLC totaling $617 in 2023 and $288 in 2022. See further discussion in Note 9, "Debt" and Note 18, "Commitments and Contingencies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically the Company’s cash flows from operations have not been sufficient to fund its current operating model and the Company funded operations through raising equity and debt, including the receipt of approximately $65.6 million of net cash proceeds from the Transactions. At December 31, 2023, the Company’s cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments was $24.4 million compared to $61.2 million at December 31, 2022.

The Company had a negative working capital balance of $40.3 million (excluding cash) at December 31, 2023 and had an accumulated deficit of $816.4 million and $700.7 million as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and has incurred net losses of $115.5 million and $218.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Management expects that on-going operating and capital expenditures may be necessary to continue to implement the Company’s business plan of entering new markets, future acquisitions, and infrastructure and product development.

On March 11, 2024, the Company closed the sale of its Board.org business, receiving approximately $91.7 million of cash (inclusive of $0.8 million was placed in escrow for the Company's future benefit, subject to adjustment pursuant to the purchase agreement), based on a purchase price of $95.0 million, adjusted for $3.3 million for indebtedness and working capital pursuant to, and as defined by, the sale agreement. $65.7 million of the sale proceeds were used to repay principal on our Senior Term Loan, $7.1 million of the sale proceeds were used to pay the associated prepayment fee and previously deferred fees of our Senior Term Loan, while the remaining $18.9 million was retained by the Company. The Company has reserved approximately $4.5 million for estimated transaction costs, and capital gains taxes, it expects to incur as a result of this sale. In conjunction with the sale of Board.org, the Company amended its Senior Term Loan, which, among other things, revised the day when principal repayments must begin from August 2025 to August 2026, and revised certain of its financial debt covenants. See Note 19, Subsequent Events in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

While the Company’s future projections indicate that the Company will have sufficient liquidity to meet its obligations in the normal course of business within one year from the date of this filing, our ability to maintain our minimum cash requirement, fund our future cash interest requirements under our senior term loan and fund our operating expenses and capital expenditure requirements will depend in part on general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions that may be beyond our control. Volatility in the credit markets may have an adverse effect on our ability to obtain debt financing. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of our common stock, or may require us to agree to unfavorable terms, and our existing stockholders may experience significant dilution.

Our historical financing activities included borrowings under senior secured credit facilities, senior secured promissory notes, convertible debt, and preferred share issuances. Our principal debt outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 consisted of the following (excluding any debt discounts and fair value adjustments, as applicable):
 

(In thousands)	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	158,228	$	150,647
New GPO Note		48,575		-
Convertible Notes		14,052		12,219
Dragonfly Convertible Note		12,223		-
Era Convertible Note		5,500		-
Aicel Convertible Note		1,156		1,174
PPP Loan		144		251
Total Principal Outstanding	$	239,878	$	164,291

Senior Term Loan

In connection with the Closing, FiscalNote entered into a $150.0 million new senior term loan facility (the “Senior Term Loan”) with Runway Growth Finance Corp., ORIX Growth Capital, LLC, Clover Orochi LLC, and ACM ASOF VIII SaaS FinCo LLC (together the “Senior Lenders”). The Senior Term Loan provides for an uncommitted incremental loan facility totaling $100.0 million available upon notice if the Company meets certain financial growth criteria and other customary requirements (the “New Incremental Term Facility”) (collectively the “Senior Credit Facility”). The annual interest of the Senior Term Loan consists of two components: a cash interest component of (a) the greater of (i) Prime Rate

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plus 5.0% per annum and (ii) 9.0% payable monthly in cash, and (b) interest payable in kind component of 1.00% per annum, payable in kind monthly. The Senior Credit Facility will mature on July 29, 2027. Beginning on August 15, 2025, 50% of the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Term Loan must be repaid in even amounts on a monthly basis over the remaining 24 months, with the final balance due on July 15, 2027. Borrowings under our Senior Credit Facility are collateralized by substantially all assets of the borrowers and guarantors party thereto.

On March 17, 2023, the Company, entered into Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 1 provided for the extension of an incremental term loan by one of the lenders to the borrowers under the facility in the principal amount of $6.0 million which was received by the Company on March 31, 2023, on the same terms as the existing term loans (the “Incremental Facility”).

On May 16, 2023, the Company, entered into Amendment No. 2 ("Amendment No. 2") to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 2 joined Dragonfly Eye Limited (“Dragonfly”) and Oxford Analytica Limited (“Oxford Analytica”), each a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as Guarantors under the Senior Term Loan.

On August 3, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 ("Amendment No. 3") to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 3 provides for: (a) the extension of the July 2023 Deferred Fee from July 29, 2023 to July 29, 2024, (b) the increase of the July 2023 Deferred Fee from $1,734 to $2,034, and (c) the revision to the minimum annual recurring revenue and adjusted EBITDA covenants (as both are defined in the Senior Term Loan).

On March 11, 2024, in conjunction with the sale of Board.org, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 ("Amendment No. 4") to the Senior Term Loan Dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 4 provides for: (a) decrease in principal outstanding of $65.7 million, (b) revising the date principal repayments must begin from August 2025 to August 2026, and (c) the revision to the minimum cash, minimum annual recurring revenue, and adjusted EBITDA covenants (as all are defined in the Senior Term Loan). See Note 19, Subsequent Events in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

During the year ended December 31, 2023 we made cash interest payments totaling $20.7 million related to the Senior Term Loan.

The Senior Term Loan is senior to all other debt and has a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Senior Term Loan contains customary negative covenants related to borrowing, events of default and covenants, including certain non-financial covenants and covenants limiting the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, undergo a change in control, merge with or acquire stock, and make investments, in each case subject to certain exceptions. In addition to the negative covenants, there were four financial covenants in place at December 31, 2023: a minimum cash balance requirement, annual recurring revenue requirement, an adjusted EBITDA requirement (as defined in the Senior Term Loan, as amended) and a capital expenditure limitation. At December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all of the covenants. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, in addition to the lenders being able to declare amounts outstanding under the Senior Term Loan due and payable the lenders can elect to increase the interest rate by 5.0% per annum.

See also Note 9, "Debt", in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

New GPO Note

On June 30, 2023 (the “Subscription Date”), the Company entered into an Exchange and Settlement Agreement (the “Exchange and Settlement Agreement”) with GPO FN Noteholder LLC (the “Investor”) pursuant to which (i) the Investor returned 5,881,723 shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Investor to the Company for cancellation, (ii) the Company issued to the Investor a subordinated convertible promissory note in an initial principal amount of $46,794 (the “New GPO Note”), and (iii) the parties agreed to a mutual settlement and release of all claims (including, but not limited to, any claims by the Investor for additional shares or money damages resulting from the entry into the Merger Agreement, relating to or arising from the conversion of the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, dated December 29, 2020, previously issued by a subsidiary of the pre-business combination FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. to the Investor. The

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exchange and settlement are non-cash exchanges in the consolidated statement of cash flows. The before mentioned transactions closed on July 3, 2023.

The New GPO Note will mature on July 3, 2028, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Company or converted in accordance with the terms thereof. The New GPO Note bears interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum payable quarterly in arrears, as follows: (i) for the first year following the date of issuance, interest will be payable in kind by adding interest to the principal amount of the New GPO Note; and (ii) for any period thereafter, interest will be payable in cash or freely tradeable shares of Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s option, with the value per share determined with reference to the trailing 30-day volume weighted average trading price prior to the interest payment date, subject to certain exceptions under which the Company will be permitted to pay PIK Interest.

The New GPO Note is subordinate to the Company’s obligations under its Senior Term Loan which limits certain actions that the Company and the Investor may take under the New GPO Note. At any time prior to the July 3, 2028, the Investor is entitled to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the New GPO Note and accrued interest thereon into shares of Class A Common Stock at $8.28 per share. The New GPO Note is subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments for stock splits and similar transactions and, subject to standard exceptions, weighted average anti-dilution protection. The principal amount, together with accrued interest thereon, of the New GPO Note is redeemable by the Company in whole or in part based on certain conditions as defined in the New GPO Note.

The Company elected to account for the New GPO Note using the fair value option. The New GPO Note was recorded at its June 30, 2023 acquisition date fair value of $36,583. The Company initially recorded a loss contingency of $11,700 in its fiscal year 2022 financial statements representing the difference between the fair value of the shares returned by the Investor and the fair value of the New GPO Note on the date of exchange. With the execution of the Exchange and Settlement Agreement and New GPO Note, the Company recorded an additional loss on settlement with GPO of $3,474 in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023.

Convertible Notes

Four convertible noteholders with an aggregate principal amount (including accrued paid in kind interest) of $10.5 million as of the Closing Date elected not to convert their notes into shares of capital stock of the Company in conjunction with Closing. The convertible notes are unsecured, earn payable in kind interest of 15% per annum, payable in kind monthly, and mature in 2025.

Dragonfly Seller Convertible Note

On January 27, 2023, we acquired Dragonfly and financed part of the purchase with the issuance of convertible notes. The Dragonfly Convertible Note is subordinate to our Senior Credit Facility, accrues interest of 8% per annum, payable in kind or in cash, and matures in January 2028.

Era Convertible Note

On December 8, 2023, we issued a convertible note in connection with the Company's strategic commercial partnership with Era. The Era Convertible Note is contractually subordinated to the Company's obligations under its senior secured indebtedness, has cash interest at a rate equal to the applicable federal rate published by the Internal Revenue Service beginning on the six-month anniversary of the issuance date, and matures in December 2027. The Company elected to account for the Era Convertible Note using the fair value option.

Aicel Convertible Note

On July 29, 2022, we acquired Aicel Technologies and assumed its $1.0 million convertible note. The Aicel Convertible Note is subordinate to our Senior Credit Facility, accrues interest of 1% per annum, payable in kind monthly, and matures in July 2027.

PPP Loan

The PPP Loan requires monthly principal and interest payments of approximately $9 until maturity in 2027.
 

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Capital expenditures

Capital expenditures primarily consist of purchases of capitalized software costs and property and equipment. Our capital expenditures program includes discretionary spending, which we can adjust in response to economic and other changes in our business environment to grow our business. We typically fund our capital expenditures through cash flow from operations and external financing. In the event that we are unable to obtain the necessary funding for capital expenditures, our long-term growth strategy could be significantly affected. Our total capital expenditures were $7.9 million and $11.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Cash Flow Summary

The following tables summarizes our cash flows for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)	2023			2022
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Net cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	(35,494	)	$	(72,625	)
Investing activities	$	(20,317	)	$	(10,242	)
Financing activities	$	12,077		$	111,530

Operating activities

Cash used in operating activities consists of net loss adjusted for certain non-cash items including depreciation and amortization, stock based compensation, changes in fair value of warrant liabilities, non-cash interest expense, and loss on debt extinguishment, as well as the effect of changes in working capital and other activities.

Cash used in operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $35.5 million, a decrease of $37.1 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2022. Cash used in operating activities in 2023 was driven by a net loss of $115.5 million, which is adjusted for the exclusion of non-cash expenses and other adjustments totaling $90.1 million, primarily including impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets of $32.1 million, non-cash and paid-in kind interest expense of $10.0 million, stock-based compensation expense of $27.1 million, loss on settlement with GPO of $3.5 million, a gain due to the change in fair value of financial instruments of $16.0 million, amortization and depreciation of $32.3 million, and other non-cash expenses of $1.1 million and the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities that resulted in cash outflows of $10.2 million. Cash used by operating activities can be impacted by factors such as new acquisitions, timing of cash receipts from customers, vendor payment terms, and timing of payments to vendors.

Cash used in operating activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 was driven by a net loss of $218.3 million, which is adjusted for the exclusion of non-cash expenses and other adjustments totaling $162.7 million, primarily including non-cash interest expense of $52.0 million, paid in kind interest of $11.0, loss on debt extinguishment of $45.3 million, stock-based compensation expense of $38.0 million, a gain due to the change in fair value of warrant liabilities of $15.8 million, loss contingency of $11.7 million, and amortization and depreciation of $23.6 million, and the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities that resulted in cash outflows of $17.1 million.

Investing activities

Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $20.3 million compared to $10.2 million in the year ended December 31, 2022. Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 primarily consisted of cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired of $5.0 million, cash paid for $7.9 million of capital expenditures primarily related to software development costs and purchases of short-term investments of $7.2 million. Net cash used in investing activities in the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily consisted of cash paid of $10.1 million of software development costs and $1.3 million of capital expenditures, offset by $1.1 million cash acquired from the acquisition of Aicel, net of cash paid for the assets acquisition of DT-Global.

Financing activities

Net cash provided by financing activities in the year ended December 31, 2023 was $12.1 million, compared to $111.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended

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December 31, 2023 primarily consisted of $6.0 million from Amendment No. 1 to the Senior Term Loan and $5.5 million from the issuance of the Era Note partially offset by the payments on long-term debt of $0.1 million combined with $0.7 million from the proceeds from the exercise of stock options. Net cash provided by financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 primarily consisted of $325.0 million in gross proceeds from the Business Combination (inclusive of (a) the net receipts from $150.0 million proceeds from the issuance of our Senior Term Loan, (b) $61.0 million from DSAC’s trust, and (c) $114.0 million from the backstop agreement with the sponsor of DSAC), and $4.5 million cash proceeds from the exercise of public warrants, $0.5 million from the exercise of stock options, offset by a total of $48.7 million in transaction costs related to the Business Combination and Senior Term Loan, $189.0 million in principal repayments of First Out Term Loan, Last Out Term Loan, Fireside Promissory Notes, 8090 FV Subordinated Promissory Note, and the New GPO Note.

Commitments and Contingencies

Our principal commitments consist of obligations under leases for office space. For more information regarding our lease obligations, see Note 5, Leases in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. For more information regarding our debt service obligations, see Note 9, Debt, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

During the periods presented, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet financing activities or other arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For information regarding new accounting pronouncements, and the impact of these pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements, if any, refer to Note 1, Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Critical Accounting Estimates and Accounting Policies

Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses and related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We believe that of our significant accounting policies, which are described in Note 1, Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the following accounting policies and specific estimates involve a greater degree of judgment and complexity.

Revenue Recognition

Subscription revenues are recurring in nature and include subscription fees from customers accessing our company’s cloud-based infrastructure, digital content, transcripts, news and analysis, images, video and podcast data. Advisory, advertising and other revenue includes revenues derived from non-recurring activities where we deliver specific deliverables for clients as well as where we provide advertising in our own publications (Roll Call and CQ) in both print and digital formats, the sale of various publications, and sponsorship revenue for events organized by the Company. Our company’s subscription arrangements are generally non-cancelable and do not contain refund-type provisions. Our company recognizes revenues upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation(s) (upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to its customers) in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.

Our company’s contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple services. For these contracts, our company accounts for individual promises separately if they are distinct performance obligations. Determining whether services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the standalone selling price (“SSP”) for each distinct performance obligation. In instances where SSP is not

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directly observable, such as when our company does not sell the services separately, our company determines the SSP using available information, including market conditions and other observable inputs.

Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts

Costs capitalized related to new revenue contracts are amortized on a straight-line basis over four years, which, although longer than the typical initial contract period, reflects the average period of benefit, including expected contract renewals. Significant judgment is required in arriving at this average period of benefit. Therefore, we evaluate both qualitative and quantitative factors, including the estimated life cycles of our offerings and our customer attrition.

Business Combinations

Accounting for business combinations requires us to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially at the acquisition date with respect to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed and pre-acquisition contingencies. We use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately assign fair value to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as the useful lives of those acquired intangible assets.

Critical estimates in valuing certain of the intangible assets and goodwill we have acquired are:

•future expected cash flows from subscription and content contracts, other customer contracts and acquired developed technologies, and trade names;

•historical and expected customer attrition rates and anticipated growth in revenue from acquired customers;

•assumptions about the period of time the acquired trade name will continue to be used in our offerings;

•discount rates;

•uncertain tax positions and tax-related valuation allowances assumed;

•fair value of other non-cash consideration; and

•fair value of earnout consideration.

Unanticipated events and circumstances may occur that may affect the accuracy or validity of such assumptions, estimates or actual results.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Significant judgment is required to estimate the fair value of our reporting units. Accordingly, we typically obtain the assistance of third-party valuation specialists for significant reporting units for purposes of determining whether there is goodwill impairment. The fair value estimates are based on available historical information and on future expectations. We typically estimate the fair value of these assets using the income method, which is based on the present value of estimated future cash flows attributable to the respective assets. The valuations used to establish and to test goodwill for impairment are dependent on a number of significant estimates and assumptions, including macroeconomic conditions, overall growth rates, competitive activities, cost containment and margin progression, Company business plans and the discount rate applied to cash flows.

Goodwill is not amortized, but tested at least annually for impairment. Our ongoing annual impairment testing for goodwill occurs on October 1st. Assumptions used in our impairment evaluations, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, are consistent with internal projections and operating plans. We believe these estimates and assumptions are reasonable and comparable to those that would be used by other marketplace participants. Unanticipated market or macroeconomic events and circumstances may occur, which could affect the accuracy or validity of the estimates and assumptions. For example, future changes in the judgments, assumptions and estimates that are used in our impairment testing for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, including discount and tax rates or future cash flow projections, could result in significantly different estimates of the fair values. In addition, changes to or a failure to achieve business plans or deterioration of macroeconomic conditions could result in reduced cash flows or higher discount rates, leading to a lower valuation that would trigger an impairment of the goodwill of these businesses.

If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, that difference represents an impairment.

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Determining the useful life of an intangible asset also requires judgment. Acquired intangible assets (customer relationships, patents and technologies, and tradenames) are expected to have determinable useful lives. Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized to expense over their estimated lives. An impairment assessment for finite-lived intangibles is only required when an event or change in circumstances indicates that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable.

The most significant assumptions utilized in the determination of the estimated fair values of our reporting units are the net sales and earnings growth rates (including residual growth rates) and discount rate. The residual growth rate represents the expected rate at which the reporting units are expected to grow beyond the shorter-term business planning period. The residual growth rate utilized in our fair value estimates is consistent with the reporting unit operating plans and approximates expected long-term market growth rates. The residual growth rate is dependent on overall market growth rates, the competitive environment, inflation, and business activities that impact market share. As a result, the residual growth rate could be adversely impacted by a sustained deceleration in category growth or an increased competitive environment. The discount rate, which is consistent with a weighted average cost of capital that is likely to be expected by a market participant, is based upon industry required rates of return, including consideration of both debt and equity components of the capital structure. Our discount rate may be impacted by adverse changes in the macroeconomic environment, volatility in the equity and debt markets or other country specific factors.

Recoverability of asset groups are measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. This includes assumptions about future prospects for the business that the asset group relates to and typically involves computations of the estimated future cash flows to be generated by these businesses.

Future sustained depression of our stock price may indicate that a triggering event has occurred that may require us to reassess our goodwill for impairment and may trigger future impairment charges of one or all of our reporting units. Further, changes in operating plans or adverse changes in the business or in the macroeconomic environment in the future could reduce the underlying cash flows used to estimate fair values and could result in a decline in fair value that would trigger future impairment charges of our reporting units.

See Note 8, Goodwill to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion on goodwill and goodwill impairment in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Warrant Liabilities

The Company evaluates its financial instruments, including its outstanding warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. The Company has outstanding public and private warrants, both of which do not meet the criteria for equity classification and are accounted for as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the warrants as liabilities at fair value and adjusts the warrants to fair value at each reporting period. The warrant liabilities are subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations.

The fair value of the public warrants is estimated based on the quoted market price of such warrants. The fair value of the private warrants is estimated using a binomial option pricing model.

Debt instruments measured at fair value

The Company accounts for certain of its debt obligations at fair value. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the debt obligations upon inception at fair value. The debt obligations are subject to re-measurement at each balance sheet date, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of operations. The Company estimates the fair value of the debt obligation using a lattice model.

Deferred Taxes and Valuation Allowance

Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that are expected to be realized based on the weighting of positive and negative evidence. Future realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character (for example, ordinary income or capital gain) within the carryback or carryforward periods available under the applicable tax law. We regularly review the deferred tax assets for recoverability based on historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the

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reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. Our judgment regarding future profitability may change due to many factors, including future market conditions and the ability to successfully execute its business plans and/or tax planning strategies. Should there be a change in the ability to recover deferred tax assets, the tax provision would increase or decrease in the period in which the assessment is changed.

Incremental Borrowing Rate Used to Calculate Lease Balances

As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate to measure the operating lease assets and liabilities. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate we would incur at lease commencement to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of the lease and includes considerations of both the market, our current capital structure and exiting debt borrowings. We perform an incremental borrowing rate analysis on a quarterly basis, or upon execution of any individually material agreement, to ensure that the rates being applied to newly acquired leases are still accurate.

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Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks.

We are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business. These risks primarily consist of inflation risk and fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We use the U.S. Dollar ("USD") as our reporting currency. Our local subsidiaries transact generally in their local currency, considered the functional currency for that subsidiary. Our foreign currency exchange rate risk is related to translation of our assets and liabilities from the subsidiaries' functional currencies to USD. These adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on our consolidated balance sheets. Our results of operations and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly changes in the Euro, British Pound Sterling and Australian Dollar. Our expenses are generally denominated in the currencies of the jurisdictions in which we conduct our operations, which are primarily in the United States as well as the European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, South Korea, and India. Our results of operations and cash flows in the future may be adversely affected due to an expansion of non-U.S. dollar denominated contracts, growth of our international entities and changes in foreign exchange rates. The effect of a hypothetical 10% change in foreign currency exchange rates applicable to our business would not have a material impact on our cash denominated in foreign currency. To date, we have not engaged in any hedging strategies. As our international operations grow, we will continue to reassess our approach to manage the risk relating to fluctuations in currency rates.

Fluctuations in foreign currencies impact the amount of total assets, liabilities, revenues, operating expenses and cash flows that we report for our foreign subsidiaries upon the translation of these amounts into USD. Total revenue during the year ended December 31, 2023, was negatively impacted by approximately 2.0% compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.

Interest Rate Risk

We are subject to market risk associated with changing interest rates within our variable rate Senior Term Loan. Our exposure to changes in interest rates is associated with the Prime Rate.

As of December 31, 2023, we had outstanding borrowings on our Senior Term Loan of $158.2 million that bears interest at a floating rate based on the Prime Rate plus an applicable margin. At December 31, 2023 the interest on our Senior Term Loan was 13.50%. Assuming no change in the outstanding borrowings on our Senior Term Loan, we estimate that a one percentage point increase in the Prime Rate would increase our annual cash interest expense by approximately $1.6 million on an annual basis. See Note 19, Subsequent Events in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of the changes that Amendment No 4 to the Senior Term Loan will make to the outstanding balance and interest of the Senior Term Loan.

Inflation Risk

Although we do not believe inflation has had a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows to date, a high rate of inflation in the future may have an adverse effect on our business.

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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes to the consolidated financial statements (collectively, the financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for expected credit losses as of January 1, 2023 due to the adoption of ASC 326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ RSM US LLP

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2015.

McLean, Virginia

March 14, 2024

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Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except shares, and par value)

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	16,451		$	60,388
Restricted cash		849			835
Short-term investments		7,134			-
Accounts receivable, net		16,931			14,909
Costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net		3,326			2,794
Prepaid expenses		2,593			4,315
Other current assets		2,521			2,764
Total current assets		49,805			86,005
Property and equipment, net		6,141			7,325
Capitalized software costs, net		13,372			13,946
Noncurrent costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net		4,257			3,976
Operating lease assets		17,782			21,005
Goodwill		187,703			194,362
Customer relationships, net		53,917			56,348
Database, net		18,838			21,020
Other intangible assets, net		18,113			28,728
Other non-current assets		633			442
Total assets	$	370,561		$	433,157
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	105		$	68
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		12,909			13,739
Deferred revenue, current portion		43,530			35,569
Customer deposits		3,032			3,252
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions, current portion		130			696
Operating lease liabilities, current portion		3,066			6,709
Other current liabilities		2,878			2,079
Total current liabilities		65,650			62,112
Long-term debt, net of current maturities		222,310			161,980
Deferred tax liabilities		2,178			714
Deferred revenue, net of current portion		875			918
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions, net of current portion		-			883
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		26,162			29,110
Public and private warrant liabilities		4,761			18,892
Other non-current liabilities		5,166			13,858
Total liabilities		327,102			288,467
Commitment and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders' equity:
Class A Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 1,700,000,000 authorized, 121,679,829 and 123,125,595 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)		11			12
Class B Common stock ($0.0001 par value, 9,000,000 authorized, 8,290,921 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively)		1			1
Additional paid-in capital		860,485			846,205
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(622	)		(785	)
Accumulated deficit		(816,416	)		(700,743	)
Total stockholders' equity		43,459			144,690
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	370,561		$	433,157

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
Revenues:
Subscription	$	119,082		$	100,522
Advisory, advertising, and other		13,563			13,243
Total revenues		132,645			113,765
Operating expenses: (1)
Cost of revenues		40,251			31,937
Research and development		18,186			20,736
Sales and marketing		45,722			42,678
Editorial		17,869			15,956
General and administrative		65,550			77,801
Amortization of intangible assets		11,509			10,451
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets		32,064			-
Transaction (gains) costs, net		(767	)		2,395
Total operating expenses		230,384			201,954
Operating loss		(97,739	)		(88,189	)
Interest expense, net		29,940			95,741
Change in fair value of financial instruments		(15,983	)		(12,747	)
Gain on PPP loan upon extinguishment		-			(7,667	)
Loss on debt extinguishment, net		-			45,250
Loss on settlement		3,474			11,700
Other expense, net		68			1,045
Net loss before income taxes		(115,238	)		(221,511	)
Provision (benefit) from income taxes		223			(3,254	)
Net loss		(115,461	)		(218,257	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163			(154	)
Total comprehensive loss	$	(115,298	)	$	(218,411	)
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Deemed dividend		-			(26,570	)
Net loss used to compute basic and diluted loss per share	$	(115,461	)	$	(244,827	)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic and Diluted	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Weighted average shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic and Diluted		131,400,109			66,513,704

(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expenses, as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Cost of revenues	$	283	$	81
Research and development		1,384		1,007
Sales and marketing		2,057		762
Editorial		400		603
General and administrative		22,933		35,594

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

(in thousands, except share data)

	Temporary Equity						Equity
	Preferred Stock						Common Stock						Additional paid-in capital			Accumulated other comprehensive loss			Accumulated deficit			Total stockholders' equity (deficit)
	Shares			Amount			Shares			Amount
Balance at December 31, 2021		49,552,808		$	449,211			18,346,466		$	-		$	-		$	(631	)	$	(481,414	)	$	(482,045	)
Change in par value		-			-			-			2			(2	)		-			-			-
Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value		-			26,570			-			-			(24,351	)		-			(2,219	)		(26,570	)
Issuance of Class A common stock upon redemption of preferred stock		(49,552,808	)		(475,781	)		47,595,134			5			475,776			-			-			475,781
Issuance of Class A common stock and Class B common stock in connection with Business Combination, net of transaction costs		-			-			62,664,098			6			346,791			-			-			346,797
Issuance of Class A common stock in connection with business acquisitions		-			-			859,016			-			8,590			-			-			8,590
Issuance of Class A common stock upon exercise of public warrants		-			-			614,478			-			4,763			-			-			4,763
Issuance of Class A common stock upon vesting of restricted share units		-			-			305,671			-			-			-			-			-
Issuance of Class A stock upon exercise of stock options								821,117			-			86			-			367			453
Repurchase of common stock (Note 18)		-			-			(9,785	)		-			-			-			(88	)		(88	)
Stock-based compensation expense		-			-			220,321			-			37,222			-			868			38,090
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation and option exercises		-			-			-			-			(2,670	)		-			-			(2,670	)
Net loss		-			-			-			-			-			-			(218,257	)		(218,257	)
Foreign currency translation loss		-			-			-			-			-			(154	)		-			(154	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		-		$	-			131,416,516		$	13		$	846,205		$	(785	)	$	(700,743	)	$	144,690
Adoption of new accounting standard		-			-			-			-			-			-			(212	)		(212	)
Issuance of Class A common stock in connection with business acquisitions		-			-			1,885,149			-			9,539			-			-			9,539
Issuance of Class A common Stock upon vesting of restricted share units		-			-			1,987,641			-			-			-			-			-
Issuance of Class A common Stock under employee stock purchase plan		-			-			102,807			-			318			-			-			318
Issuance of Class A common Stock upon settlement of contingent consideration		-			-			209,261			-			281			-			-			281
Exercise of stock options		-			-			251,099			-			366			-			-			366
Return of common stock		-			-			(5,881,723	)	$	(1	)		(21,409	)								(21,410	)
Stock-based compensation expense		-			-			-			-			27,057			-			-			27,057
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation and option exercises		-			-			-			-			(1,872	)		-			-			(1,872	)
Net loss		-			-			-			-			-			-			(115,461	)		(115,461	)
Foreign currency translation gain		-			-			-			-			-			163			-			163
Balance at December 31, 2023		-		$	-			129,970,750		$	12		$	860,485		$	(622	)	$	(816,416	)	$	43,459

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation		1,348			1,238
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software development costs		27,369			19,545
Amortization of deferred costs to obtain revenue contracts		3,617			2,786
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets		32,064			-
Non-cash operating lease expense		3,264			6,614
Stock-based compensation		27,057			38,047
Non-cash earnout benefit		(530	)		(238	)
Loss on settlement		3,474			11,700
Bad debt expense		423			142
Change in fair value of acquisition contingent consideration		(2,043	)		(2,121	)
Change in fair value of financial instruments		(15,983	)		(12,747	)
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)		72			(3,076	)
Paid-in-kind interest, net		6,060			10,958
Other non-cash items		32			260
Non-cash interest expense		3,919			52,044
Loss on debt extinguishment, net		-			45,250
Gain on PPP loan forgiveness		-			(7,667	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net		(287	)		(3,941	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		3,421			422
Costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net		(4,443	)		(4,129	)
Other non-current assets		(180	)		(395	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		(6,426	)		(2,113	)
Deferred revenue		4,123			4,780
Customer deposits		(198	)		93
Other current liabilities		269			(1,938	)
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions, net of current portion		(39	)		(1,567	)
Lease liabilities		(6,626	)		(8,589	)
Other non-current liabilities		210			274
Net cash used in operating activities		(35,494	)		(72,625	)
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures		(7,938	)		(11,367	)
Cash paid for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired		(5,010	)		1,125
Purchase of investments		(7,369	)		-
Net cash used in investing activities		(20,317	)		(10,242	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from Business Combination		-			175,000
Issuance costs of common stock		-			(45,242	)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs		11,500			166,014
Principal payments of long-term debt		(107	)		(189,105	)
Proceeds from exercise of public warrants		-			4,498
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and ESPP purchases		684			453
Repurchase of common stock		-			(88	)
Net cash provided by financing activities		12,077			111,530
Effects of exchange rates on cash		(189	)		(449	)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash		(43,923	)		28,214
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period		61,223			33,009
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	$	17,300		$	61,223
Supplemental Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Issuance of Class A common stock upon redemption of preferred stock	$	-		$	475,781
Issuance of Class A common stock and Class B common stock in connection with Business Combination	$	-		$	346,797
Acquisition of warrant liabilities	$	-		$	34,947
Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value	$	-		$	26,570
Issuance of common stock in connection with business acquisitions	$	9,539		$	8,590
Warrants issued in conjunction with long-term debt issuance	$	178		$	436
Issuance of Class A common stock upon exercise of public warrants	$	-		$	265
Fees payable to debt holders settled through increase of debt principal	$	-		$	100
Property and equipment purchases in accounts payable	$	161		$	-
Supplemental Cash Flow Activities:
Cash paid for interest	$	20,679		$	35,157
Cash paid for taxes	$	55		$	55

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(in thousands, except shares, par value, per share amounts, or as otherwise noted)

Note 1. Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (“FiscalNote,” or the “Company”) is a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. It delivers critical, actionable legal and policy insights in a rapidly evolving political and regulatory and macroeconomic environment. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) technology, other technologies with analytics, workflow tools, and expert peer insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage policy, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. FiscalNote ingests unstructured legislative and regulatory data, and employs AI and data science to deliver structured, relevant and actionable information in order to facilitate key operational and strategic decisions by global enterprises, midsized and smaller businesses, government institutions, trade groups, and nonprofits. FiscalNote delivers that intelligence through its suite of public policy and issues management products. The Company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

On July 29, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2021, and as amended on May 9, 2022, (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Old FiscalNote”), Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“DSAC”), and Grassroots Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of DSAC (“Merger Sub” and, together with DSAC, the “DSAC Parties”). Pursuant to these transactions, Merger Sub merged with and into Old FiscalNote, with Old FiscalNote becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of DSAC (the “Business Combination” and, collectively with the other transactions described in the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”). In connection with the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), DSAC domesticated and continued as a Delaware corporation under the name of “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.” (“New FiscalNote”). Unless the context otherwise requires, references in these notes to the financial statements to the “Company,” “FiscalNote,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the business of Old FiscalNote, which became the business of New FiscalNote and its subsidiaries following the Closing.

Basis of Presentation and Interim Financial Information

We accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer and DSAC as the accounting acquiree. This determination was primarily based on:
 

•Old FiscalNote stockholders having the largest voting interest in New FiscalNote;

•the board of directors of New FiscalNote having ten members, and Old FiscalNote’s former stockholders having the ability to nominate the majority of the members of the board of directors;

•Old FiscalNote management continuing to hold executive management roles for the post-combination company and being responsible for the day-to-day operations;

•the post-combination company assuming the Old FiscalNote name;

•New FiscalNote maintaining the pre-existing Old FiscalNote headquarters; and

•the intended strategy of New FiscalNote being a continuation of Old FiscalNote’s strategy.
 

Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Old FiscalNote issuing stock for the net assets of DSAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of DSAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

While DSAC was the legal acquirer in the Business Combination, because Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer, the historical financial statements of Old FiscalNote became the historical financial statements of the combined company, upon the consummation of the Business Combination. As a result, the financial statements included in the consolidated financial statements reflect (i) the historical operating results of Old FiscalNote prior to the Business Combination; (ii) the combined results of the Company and Old FiscalNote following the closing of the Business

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In connection with the Business Combination, the Company has converted the equity structure for the periods prior to the Business Combination to reflect the number of shares of New FiscalNote’s common stock issued to Old FiscalNote’s stockholders in connection with the recapitalization transaction based on an exchange ratio of 1.187 (the "Exchange Ratio"), determined pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination. As such, the shares, corresponding capital amounts and earnings per share, as applicable, related to Old FiscalNote’s, convertible preferred stock, and common stock prior to the Business Combination have been retroactively converted as shares by applying the Exchange Ratio.

Liquidity

Historically the Company’s cash flows from operations have not been sufficient to fund its current operating model and the Company funded operations through raising equity and debt. The Company's ability to maintain its minimum cash requirement, fund its future cash interest requirements under its senior term loan and fund its operations depend in part on general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions that may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company continues to closely monitor expenses to assess whether any immediate, or long-term changes, are necessary to maintain compliance with its financial covenants.

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments were $24,434 as of December 31, 2023, compared with $61,223 as of December 31, 2022. Further, the Company had negative working capital (excluding cash, restricted cash, and short-term investments) of $40,279 and $37,330 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of $816,416 and $700,743 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and has incurred net losses of $115,461 and $218,257 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Management expects that significant on-going operating and capital expenditures will be necessary to continue to implement the Company’s business plan of entering new markets, future acquisitions, and infrastructure and product development.

In addition, as disclosed in Note 9, “Debt”, the Company is subject to certain financial covenants. The Company’s ability to maintain compliance with these financial covenants are based on the Company’s current expectations regarding continued growth in revenues, collections, cost structure, current cash burn rate and other operating assumptions.

The Company believes our cash on hand at December 31, 2023, net proceeds from the sale of Board.org (see Note 19, Subsequent Events ), proceeds from our expected product sales, and available borrowings under our Senior Term Loan for certain acquisition activity, will be sufficient to meet our obligations and our required covenants for at least the next twelve months from the date of this filing.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of:

•revenue recognition;

•the average period of benefit associated with costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts;

•the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for business combinations;

•the useful lives of intangible assets;

•capitalization of software development costs;

•valuation of financial instruments;

•impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets;

•the fair value of certain stock awards issued;

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•the fair value of certain consideration issued as part of business combinations;

•the recognition, measurement, and valuation of current and deferred income taxes and uncertain tax positions; and

•the incremental borrowing rate used to calculate lease balances.

Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, which forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Segments

The Company operates as one operating segment. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Over the past several years, the Company has completed a number of acquisitions. These acquisitions have allowed the Company to expand its offerings, presence, and reach in various market segments. While the Company has offerings in multiple market segments and operates in multiple countries, the Company’s business operates in one operating segment because the Company’s CODM evaluates the Company’s financial information and resources, and assesses the performance of these resources, on a consolidated basis.

Concentrations of Risks

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company generally maintains its cash and cash equivalents with various nationally recognized financial institutions. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at times exceed amounts guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Company does not require collateral for accounts receivable. The Company maintains an allowance for its doubtful accounts receivable due to estimated credit losses. This allowance is based upon historical loss patterns, the number of days billings are past due, an evaluation of the potential risk of loss associated with delinquent accounts and current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss patterns. The Company records the allowance against bad debt expense through the consolidated statements of operations, included in sales and marketing expense, up to the amount of revenues recognized to date. Any incremental allowance is recorded as an offset to deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets. Receivables are written off and charged against the recorded allowance when the Company has exhausted collection efforts without success.

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Revenue derived from the U.S. Federal Government was 16% and 18% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, assets located in the United States were approximately 85% and 92% percent of total assets.

No vendors and two vendors individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s accounts payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no vendor and one vendor represented more than 10% of the total purchases made.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation(s) (upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to its customers) in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company has elected to exclude sales and similar taxes from the transaction price.

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The Company determines the amount of revenue to be recognized through the application of the following steps:

(i)identification of contracts with customers,

(ii)identification of distinct performance obligations in the contract,

(iii)determination of contract transaction price,

(iv)allocation of contract transaction price to the performance obligations, and

(v)determination of revenue recognition based on timing of satisfaction of the performance obligation(s).

The Company derives its revenues from subscription revenue arrangements and advisory, advertising, and other revenues.

Subscription Revenue

Subscription revenue consists of revenue earned from subscription-based arrangements that provide customers the right to use the Company’s software and products in a cloud-based infrastructure. Subscription revenue is driven primarily by the number of active licenses, the types of products and the price of the subscriptions. The Company also earns subscription-based revenue by licensing to customers its digital content, including transcripts, news and analysis, images, video, and podcast data. Subscription revenue is generally non-refundable regardless of the actual use and is recognized ratably over the non-cancellable contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is the date the Company’s service is first made available to customers.

The Company's contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple services. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual promises separately if they are distinct performance obligations. Determining whether services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the standalone selling price (“SSP”) for each distinct performance obligation. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, such as when the Company does not sell the services separately, the Company determines the SSP using available information, including market conditions and other observable inputs.

The Company typically invoices its customers annually. Typical payment terms provide that customers pay within 30 days of invoice. Amounts that have been invoiced are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue, depending on whether transfer of control to customers has occurred.

Deferred revenue results from amounts billed to or cash received from customers in advance of the revenue being recognized.

Contract assets represent a conditional right to consideration for satisfied performance obligations that become a receivable when the conditions are satisfied. Contract assets are generated when contractual billing schedules differ from the timing of revenue recognition or cash collection and are included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Advisory, Advertising, and Other Revenues

Advisory revenue is typically earned under contracts for specific deliverables and is non-recurring in nature, although the Company may sell different advisory services to repeat customers. One-time advisory revenue is invoiced according to the terms of the contract, usually delivered to the customer over a short period of time, during which revenue is recognized.

Advertising revenue is primarily generated by delivering advertising in its publications (Roll Call and CQ) in both print and digital formats. Revenue for print advertising is recognized upon publication of the advertisement. Revenue for digital advertising is recognized over the period of the advertisement or, if the contract contains impression guarantees, based on delivered impressions.

Book revenue is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer, which is when control of the product is transferred to the customer. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment activity and are expensed as incurred.

Events revenue is deferred and only recognized when the event has taken place and is included in other revenues.

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Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts

The Company capitalizes incremental costs of obtaining a contract. Certain sales commissions are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Sales commissions incurred for obtaining new contracts are deferred and then amortized as selling and marketing expenses on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that the Company has determined to be approximately four years. The four-year amortization period was determined based on several factors, including the nature of the technology and proprietary data underlying the services being purchased, customer contract renewal rates and industry competition. The Company updates its estimate of the period of benefit periodically and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the period of benefit could change significantly. Such changes, if any, are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate. The Company has elected to use a practical expedient to expense commissions for renewal contracts when the renewal period is 12 months or less. The Company does not have material costs to fulfill contracts with customers.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues primarily consists of expenses related to hosting the Company’s service, the costs of data center capacity, amortization of developed technology and capitalized software development costs, certain fees paid to various third parties for the use of their technology, services, or data, costs of compensation, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for employees associated with providing professional services and other direct costs of production. Also included in cost of revenues are costs related to develop, publish, print, and deliver publications.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The Company considers cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2023, over 57% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

In 2017, as an incentive for entering into a lease and building out the Company’s head office in Washington, D.C., the District granted to the Company $750 to finance the security deposit of the new office. The Company is required to meet certain covenants, such as maintaining its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and may have to reimburse the District if the covenants are not met. The amount of the grant is reflected as restricted cash, including any interest earned, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Investments

The Company has invested in highly liquid investments that have investment-grade ratings. These investments are accounted for at fair value through the consolidated statement of operations. The Company is able to easily liquidate these into cash; accordingly, the Company has presented these investments as available for current operations and are presented as short-term investments within current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Purchases and sales of short-term investments are classified in the investing section of our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which generally are five years for furniture and fixtures, three years for equipment, and the shorter of the useful life or the lease term for leasehold improvements. Software license fees for externally purchased software are capitalized and amortized over the life of the license. Property and equipment are evaluated for impairment in accordance with management’s policy for finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets (see Note 7, Intangible Assets).

Capitalized Software Development Costs

The Company capitalizes costs to develop software for internal use, including website development costs, when it is determined the development efforts will result in new or additional functionality or new products. Costs incurred prior to meeting these criteria and costs associated with implementation activities and ongoing maintenance are expensed as incurred and included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Costs capitalized as internal use software are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life that the Company has determined to be three years. Amortization of capitalized software development costs is included in the costs

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of revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Software development costs are evaluated for impairment in accordance with management’s policy for finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets (see Note 7, Intangible Assets).

Business Combinations

The Company must estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at the acquisition date. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of the assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets

The Company recognizes acquisition-related intangible assets, such as customer relationships and developed technology, in connection with business combinations. The Company amortizes the cost of acquisition-related intangible assets that have finite useful lives generally on a straight-line basis. The Company evaluates acquisition-related intangibles and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups are measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. This includes assumptions about future prospects for the business that the asset group relates to and typically involves computations of the estimated future cash flows to be generated by these businesses. Based on these judgments and assumptions, the Company determines whether the Company needs to take an impairment charge to reduce the value of the asset group stated on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets to reflect its estimated fair value. When the Company considers such assets to be impaired, the amount of impairment the Company recognizes is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $6,223 (see Note 7, Intangible Assets). There were no impairments of long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For purposes of assessing potential impairment, the Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units based on the price a market participant would be willing to pay in a potential sale of the reporting unit, and compares this amount to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the Company determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be required. The annual goodwill impairment test is performed on October 1st.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $25,841 (see Note 8, Goodwill). There were no impairments of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at the inception of the contract. The Company’s leases include certain variable lease payments associated with non-lease components, such as common area maintenance costs and real estate taxes, which are generally charged based on actual amounts incurred by the lessor. The non-lease components are combined with the lease component to account for both as a single lease component.

Lease liabilities, which represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, and corresponding right-of-use assets, which represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of fixed future payments over the lease term. The Company calculates the present value of future payments using a discount rate equal to the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. For operating leases, lease expense relating to fixed payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and lease expense relating to variable payments is expensed as incurred. The Company did not have any finance leases at January 1, 2022 (date of adoption), December 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2023. The Company records costs

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associated with leases within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The Company subleases certain leased office spaces to third parties and recognizes sublease income on a straight-line basis over the sublease term as an offset to lease expense as part of the general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Warrant Liabilities

The Company evaluates its financial instruments, including its outstanding warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. The Company has outstanding public and private warrants, both of which do not meet the criteria for equity classification and are accounted for as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the warrants as liabilities at fair value and adjusts the warrants to fair value at each reporting period. The warrant liabilities are subject to re-measurement at each balance sheets date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation awards consist of stock options and restricted stock units (collectively “stock-based awards”). The Company has historically issued stock options with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the underlying stock price. Prior to the completion of the Business Combination and listing of the Company’s Class A common stock on the public stock exchange, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock underlying the stock options was determined based on then-current valuation estimates at the time of grant. Because such grants occurred prior to the public trading of the Company’s Class A common stock, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock was typically determined with assistance of periodic valuation analyses from an independent third-party valuation firm.

The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For share-based awards with performance conditions, the Company periodically assesses whether the performance conditions have been met or are probable of being met in order to determine the timing and amount of compensation expense to be recognized for each reporting period. Compensation expense for all option awards is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the option’s vesting period. These amounts are reduced by the forfeitures as the forfeitures occur.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period that includes the enactment date.

Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that are expected to be realized based on the weighting of positive and negative evidence. Future realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character (for example, ordinary income or capital gain) within the carryback or carryforward periods available under the applicable tax law. The Company regularly reviews the deferred tax assets for recoverability based on historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. The Company’s judgments regarding future profitability may change due to many factors, including future market conditions and the ability to successfully execute its business plans and/or tax planning strategies. Should there be a change in the ability to recover deferred tax assets, the tax provision would increase or decrease in the period in which the assessment is changed.

The Company’s tax positions are subject to income tax audits by multiple tax jurisdictions throughout the world. The Company recognizes the tax benefit of an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable upon examination by the taxing authority, solely based on its technical merits. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit which is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement with the

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taxing authority. The Company recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision.

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of the Company’s major foreign subsidiaries is generally the local currency. All assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions are translated using historical exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded as a separate component on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the period and historically have not been material.

Currency gains and losses on the translation of intercompany loans made to foreign subsidiaries that are of a long-term investment nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Related Party Transactions

From time to time the Company has entered into related party transactions with certain of the Company's directors and officers. These transactions have historically included term loans, convertible debt, and convertible preferred stock.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company accounts for assets and liabilities in accordance with accounting standards that define fair value and establish a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or a nonrecurring basis. Fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Accounting standards include disclosure requirements relating to the fair values used for certain financial instruments and establish a fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes valuation inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of three levels:
 

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Assets or liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity; instruments valued based on the best available data, some of which is internally developed, and considers risk premiums that a market participant would require.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280) guidance for segment reporting. The new guidance amends segment reporting to include significant segment expenses. The guidance will be effective for the Company's year beginning January 1, 2024. The Company does not expect that this guidance will have a significant impact on our disclosures.

The Company has evaluated all issued Accounting Standards Updates and believes the adoption of these standards will not have a material impact on its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, balance sheets, or cash flows.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in the ASU enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization, disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories, and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal

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years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption allowed. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our financial disclosures.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (ASC 842) guidance for the accounting for leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheets for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2022 using the effective date method. By applying ASU 2016-02 at the adoption date, as opposed to at the beginning of the earliest period presented, the Company's reporting for periods prior to January 1, 2022 continues to be in accordance with Leases (ASC 840). The Company elected the package of practical expedients which permits carrying forward historical accounting positions around lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs for all leases commencing prior to January 1, 2022. The Company also made a policy election to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of its leases and to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less at the commencement date from the lease asset and lease liability recognition and measurement requirements under ASC 842. Adoption of the standard on January 1, 2022 resulted in the recording of $25,912 of operating lease assets and $42,324 of operating lease liabilities. The difference between the operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities at transition represented previously recognized deferred rent, lease incentives, and sublease loss liabilities. The Company did not adjust the prior period balance sheets. Adoption of the standard did not impact our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 5, Leases for required disclosures related to leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13") guidance with respect to measuring credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables. The guidance eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold that was previously required prior to recognizing a credit loss on financial instruments. The credit loss estimate now reflects an entity's current estimate of all future expected credit losses. Under the previous guidance, an entity only considered past events and current conditions. The Company adopted ASC 2016-13 on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a $212 cumulative-effect adjustment to accumulated deficit on the consolidated balance sheets, our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable changed from $468 at December 31, 2022 to $680 at January 1, 2023.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes guidance modifying the requirements for the accounting for income taxes. The simplifications include changes in the accounting for (i) intra-period tax allocations, (ii) outside basis differences in business combinations, (iii) interim provisions, (iv) step-up in tax basis goodwill and (v) franchise and other taxes partially based on income, among other changes. The Company adopted ASC 2019-12 on January 1, 2022. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06 Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (ASC 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (ASC 815-40) ("ASU 2020-06") guidance modifying the requirements for the accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. The modifications eliminate certain accounting models for convertible debt instruments, eliminate certain requirements for equity classification of embedded derivatives and align earnings per share calculations for convertible instruments. The Company adopted ASC 2020-06 on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASC 2020-06 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08 Business Combinations (ASC 805) Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers guidance requiring entities to apply ASC 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, including contract assets and contract liabilities arising from revenue contracts with customers and other similar contracts that are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606, at fair value on the acquisition date. Under the new guidance the acquirer will recognize contract assets and contract liabilities at the same amounts recorded by the acquiree. The modifications improve comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The Company adopted ASC 2021-08 on January 1, 2022. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

Note 2. Business Combination with DSAC

On July 29, 2022, Old FiscalNote and DSAC consummated the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. In connection with the Closing, each share of preferred stock of Old FiscalNote was converted into common stock and, immediately thereafter, each share of common stock of Old FiscalNote that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination (other than excluded shares as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement) was canceled and converted into the right to receive approximately 1.187 shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of New FiscalNote common stock. The shares of New FiscalNote common stock received as consideration by Tim Hwang, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Gerald Yao, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Global Head of ESG (together with Mr. Hwang, the “Co-Founders”), are Class B shares, and entitle the Co-Founders or their permitted transferees to 25 votes per share until the earlier of (a) transfer by the holder(s) of New FiscalNote Class B common stock to any other person, except for specified trusts, retirement accounts, corporations or similar entities formed for financial or estate planning purposes and beneficially owned by the holders of New FiscalNote Class B common stock, (b) the death or incapacity of such holder(s) of New FiscalNote Class B common stock, (c) the date specified by an affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding New FiscalNote Class B common stock, voting as a single class, (d) the date on which the outstanding shares of New FiscalNote Class B common stock represent less than 50% of the shares of New FiscalNote Class B common stock that were outstanding as of the Closing Date, or (e) the seven-year anniversary of the Closing Date.

At the Closing, each option to purchase Old FiscalNote’s common stock, whether vested or unvested, was assumed and converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock in the manner set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. Each restricted stock unit of Old FiscalNote was assumed and converted into restricted stock units of New FiscalNote settling in a number of New FiscalNote Class A common stock in the manner set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.

Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the holders of Old FiscalNote equity instruments outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date will be entitled to receive their proportionate allocation of additional shares subject to achievement of certain conditions (see Note 11, Earnout Shares and RSUs).

In connection with the Closing, FiscalNote also entered into the $150.0 million new senior term loan facility (the “Senior Term Loan”) with Runway Growth Finance Corp., ORIX Growth Capital, LLC, Clover Orochi LLC, and ACM ASOF VIII SaaS FinCo LLC (together the “Senior Lenders”). The Senior Term Loan was consummated simultaneously with the Closing.

The Company accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer and DSAC as the accounting acquiree. Refer to Note 1, Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies, for further details. Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Old FiscalNote issuing stock for the net assets of DSAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of DSAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

Upon the closing of the Transactions and the Senior Term Loan, the Company received total gross proceeds of $325.0 million, which consisted of $61.0 million from DSAC’s trust, $114.0 million from the backstop agreement with the sponsor of DSAC, and $150.0 million from the Senior Term Loan. Such gross proceeds were offset by $45.2 million transaction costs, which principally consisted of advisory, legal and other professional fees, and were recorded in Additional Paid-in

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Capital, net of proceeds from the DSAC trust and $3.5 million of debt issuance costs paid out of the proceeds of the Senior Term Loan on the Closing Date, of which $2.8 million was capitalized and $0.7 million included in the loss on debt extinguishment. Cumulative debt repayments, inclusive of accrued but unpaid interest, of $210.7 million were paid in conjunction with the close, which consisted of a $75.3 million repayment of the First Out Term Loan, $61.7 million repayment of the Last Out Term Loan, a $50.0 million payment used to retire the non-converting portion of the Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, a $16.3 million repayment of the 8090 FV Subordinated Promissory Note, and $7.4 million repayment of the 2021 Seller Notes.

Note 3. Revenues

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table depicts the Company's disaggregated revenue for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Subscription	$	119,082	$	100,522
Advisory		5,455		4,914
Advertising		1,632		2,703
Books		1,166		736
Other revenue		5,310		4,890
Total	$	132,645	$	113,765

Revenue by Geographic Locations

The following table depicts the Company’s revenue by geographic operations for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
North America	$	107,108	$	98,951
Europe		19,749		10,072
Australia		1,193		1,122
Asia		4,595		3,620
Total	$	132,645	$	113,765

Revenues by geography are determined based on the region of the Company's contracting entity, which may be different than the region of the customer. North America revenue consists solely of revenue attributed to the United States. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, revenue attributed to the United Kingdom represented approximately twelve percent and six percent of total revenues, respectively. No other foreign country represented more than five percent of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Contract Assets

The Company had contract assets of $1,183 and $1,464, as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Contract assets are generated when contractual billing schedules differ from the timing of revenue recognition or cash collections. They represent a conditional right to consideration for satisfied performance obligations that becomes a receivable when the conditions are satisfied. They are recorded as part of other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

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Deferred Revenue

Details of the Company’s deferred revenue for the periods presented are as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	30,097
Acquired deferred revenue		1,055
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance		(29,351	)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period		35,139
Effects of foreign currency		(453	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		36,487
Acquired deferred revenue		3,933
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance		(35,598	)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period		39,220
Effects of foreign currency		363
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	44,405

Costs to Obtain

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized $4,421 and $4,081 of costs to obtain revenue contracts and amortized $3,617 and $2,786 to sales and marketing expense during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There were no impairments of costs to obtain revenue contracts for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Unsatisfied Performance Obligations

At December 31, 2023, the Company had $109,151 of remaining contract consideration for which revenue has not been recognized due to unsatisfied performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize this revenue over the next five years.

Note 4. Business Combinations

2023 Acquisitions

Dragonfly Acquisition

On January 27, 2023, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Dragonfly Eye Limited ("Dragonfly"), a UK-based SaaS-based geopolitical and security intelligence provider of actionable data and analysis delivered through Dragonfly's SaaS-based, proprietary Security Intelligence and Analysis Service subscription platform and API.

The aggregate purchase price consisted of (i) $5.6 million in cash (£4.5 million pounds sterling), (ii) 1,885,149 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, and (iii) $11.1 million (£8.9 million pounds sterling) in aggregate principal amount of subordinated convertible promissory notes (“Seller Convertible Notes”). The purchase price was subject to customary adjustments based on working capital and the amount of Dragonfly’s transaction expenses and net indebtedness that remain unpaid as of the closing date, and indemnification obligations for certain claims made following the Closing Date. The Company incurred expenses of $1,272 in connection with the transaction during the year ended December 31,

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2023 (inclusive of $446 of amounts paid on January 27, 2023 that were recognized as expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023).

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Dragonfly consisted of the following:

Cash	$	5,617
Fair value of Class A common stock		9,539
Fair value of Seller Convertible Notes		8,635
Fair value of contingent consideration		1,445
Total	$	25,236

The Class A common stock issued as consideration as part of the acquisition of Dragonfly represents non-cash activity on the consolidated statement of stockholders equity and consolidated statement of cash flows.

Additionally, the sellers were eligible to receive an additional payment from the Company of up to approximately $4.3 million, (£3.5) million pounds sterling, (the “Earnout”) based on the achievement of certain U.S. GAAP revenue targets for 2023 by Dragonfly. In the event any part of the Earnout becomes payable, the Company may satisfy its payment obligations to the sellers with cash or common stock, pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement. The 2023 revenue targets for the earnout were not met.

Certain employees of Dragonfly are eligible for employee earnout bonus awards ("Employee Earnout Awards") based on 2024 revenue targets. The Employee Earnout Awards are subject to forfeiture in the event that Dragonfly does not achieve its revenue target or these employees terminate their employment. Any Employee Earnout Awards that are forfeited are reallocated to the other eligible employees. No expense was recognized for such awards for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	607
Current assets, net		3,690
Property and equipment, net		18
Intangible assets		9,600
Deferred revenues		(3,933	)
Current liabilities		(1,764	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,517	)
Total net assets acquired		6,701
Goodwill		18,535
Total purchase price	$	25,236

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Customer relationships	$	7,300	6,10
Developed technology		1,750		10
Tradename		550		3
Total intangible assets acquired	$	9,600

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The estimated fair values of the customer relationships, developed technology and tradename were determined using the income approach. The approaches used to estimate the fair values use significant unobservable inputs including revenue and cash flow forecasts, customer attrition rates, and appropriate discount rates.

The purchase price allocation includes UK deferred assets and liabilities for acquired book and tax basis differences. Goodwill recorded for this acquisition is not tax deductible.

2022 Acquisitions

Aicel Acquisition

On July 29, 2022, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Seoul, South Korea-based Aicel Technologies (“Aicel”), an AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers market intelligence and data insights. The acquisition consideration of $8,678 consisted of 723,684 common shares of Old FiscalNote that were then exchanged into 859,016 Class A common shares of New FiscalNote pursuant to the Exchange Ratio and contingent consideration. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, certain of the sellers of Aicel are eligible for additional contingent consideration of 12,491 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company incurred expenses of approximately $300 in connection with the transaction, of which approximately $96 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Aicel consisted of the following:

Fair value of Class A common stock	$	8,590
Fair value of contingent consideration		88
Total	$	8,678

The fair value of the Class A common stock issued was estimated based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the acquisition. The fair value of the contingent consideration is estimated based on the expected future cash flows and revenues along with the fair value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of acquisition.

The contingent consideration consists of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and is scheduled to be delivered within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets pursuant to the terms of the prevailing purchase agreement. The contingent consideration is payable to certain selling shareholders and contains no future service conditions. The fair value of the contingent consideration was recorded as equity as the number of shares that ultimately may be issued upon achievement of the revenue targets is fixed. Classification as equity requires fair value measurement initially and there are no subsequent re-measurements. Settlement of equity-classified contingent consideration is accounted for within equity.

The acquisition also includes contingent payments in the form of up to $300 in cash, 28,522 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a post-exchange basis and 24,833 of restricted stock upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The common stock, restricted stock and cash portions of the contingent payments will be paid within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The contingent payments are payable to certain employees, contingent on them remaining employed through the contingency payout date. The estimated fair value of the contingent payments on the date of acquisition is considered post-combination compensation expense and recognized based on management’s determination of the likelihood of the revenue targets being met. In the event that compensation expense is recognized and the revenue targets are not met, the previously recognized compensation expense is reversed. Post-combination compensation expense of $637 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022, $300 of which was accrued as a contingent liability and the remainder recorded as equity-based compensation. In December 2022, the $300 contingent liability was paid. The Company recorded equity-based compensation related to the restricted stock contingent payments of $124 and $52 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,525
Current assets, net		447
Property and equipment, net		53
Equity method investment		45
Intangible assets		3,000
Deferred revenues		(602	)
Other current liabilities		(453	)
Debt		(1,131	)
Total net assets acquired		2,884
Goodwill		5,794
Total purchase price	$	8,678

The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which is primarily attributed to the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired and could not be individually identified and separately recognized including expected synergies and assembled workforce.

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:
 

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Developed technology	$	1,200		8
Database		750		8
Customer relationships		650		11
Tradename		400		7
Total intangible assets acquired	$	3,000

The estimated fair values of the developed technology, database, customer relationships, and tradename were determined using the income approach. The approaches used to estimate the fair values use significant unobservable inputs including revenue and cash flow forecasts, customer attrition rates, and appropriate discount rates.

DT-Global Asset Acquisition

On September 30, 2022, the Company acquired certain assets of DT-Global Business Consulting, a Vienna, Austria subscription-based market intelligence company which provides in-depth expertise and analysis for Central & Eastern Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, and Middle East-Africa areas. The aggregate purchase price was $600, which included an upfront cash payment of $400 and purchase price holdbacks of $100, along with $100 of contingent consideration related to operational milestones.

The Company accounted for this acquisition as an asset purchase. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $43 which have been classified as costs of acquisition. The costs of acquisition are allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, and any excess is allocated to intangible assets. The costs of acquisition exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by approximately $1,012. The Company allocated the $1,012 excess to the customer relationship intangible asset. The intangible asset will be amortized over 15 years. As of December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration was determined to be probable and reasonably estimable, the consideration of $52 was attributed to the customer relationship intangible asset with a corresponding liability of $52 recorded as part of Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions on the consolidated balance sheets and a payment of the liability of $39 was made in January 2023, resulting in a remaining liability of $13 as of December 31, 2023.

Note 5. Leases

The Company has operating leases, principally for corporate offices under non-cancelable operating leases. The non-cancellable base terms of these leases typically range from one to nine years. The Company’s lease terms may include

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options to extend or terminate the lease. The period which is subject to an option to extend or terminate the lease is included in the lease term if it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

The following table details the composition of lease expense for the year presented:

	Year Ended			Years Ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Operating lease cost (a)	$	6,138		$	9,769
Variable lease cost		841			518
Short-term lease cost		550			1,236
Total lease costs	$	7,529		$	11,523
Sublease income	$	(1,442	)	$	(5,350	)

(a)Excludes operating lease assets impairment charge of $378 related to an unoccupied existing office space lease recorded in the first quarter of 2022.

The following tables present the future minimum lease payments and additional information about the Company's lease obligations as of December 31, 2023:

2024	$	5,402
2025		5,183
2026		5,298
2027		5,288
2028		5,163
Thereafter		13,004
Total minimum lease payments		39,338
Less: Amounts representing interest		10,110
Net minimum lease payments	$	29,228

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)		7.2			7.5
Weighted average discount rate		8.5	%		8.5	%

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information for the period presented:

	Year Ended		Year Ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows for operating leases	$	9,481	$	11,805
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining operating lease assets:
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	$	272	$	2,074

In March 2022, the Company ceased use of excess office space under one of its existing leases, with the intent to sublease this space. In accordance with ASC 360, the Company evaluated the asset group for impairment, which included the associated operating lease asset for the office space, as the change in circumstances indicated the carrying amount of the asset group may not be recoverable. The Company compared the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the office space to the carrying amount and determined that it was impaired. The Company recognized the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of the asset group, which totaled $378, as an impairment expense as part of general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The impairment charge resulted in a reduction of $378 to the operating lease asset.

In April 2021, the Company entered into a modification of one of its existing subleases. The Company exercised its termination notification right on this lease which resulted in a termination fee payment of $1,682 made on December 31, 2021 (lease termination notice date) and a second termination fee payment of $1,682 due on March 31, 2023 (the lease termination effective date).

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In 2017, as an incentive for entering into a lease and building out the Company’s head office in the District of Columbia, the District authorized a grant to the Company in the amount of $750, which has been disclosed as restricted cash, to finance the security deposit of the new office. The Company is required to meet certain covenants, such as maintaining its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and may have to reimburse the District if the covenants are not met. The Company recorded the grant as a grant liability and will relieve the liability if and when all requirements are met.

Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment

The following table details property and equipment as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Leasehold improvements	$	9,526		$	9,525
Furniture and fixtures		102			98
Equipment		498			495
Computer equipment		2,332			2,177
Total property and equipment	$	12,458		$	12,295
Less: accumulated depreciation		(6,317	)		(4,970	)
Total property and equipment, net	$	6,141		$	7,325

Long-term assets outside of the United States were less than $1,000 at both December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Depreciation expense was $1,348 and $1,238 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is recorded as part of the general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Note 7. Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the Company’s intangible assets by major class:

	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2022							Weighted Average
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Impairment			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Useful Life (Years) December 31, 2023
Customer relationships	$	88,544	$	(32,392	)	$	(2,235	)	$	53,917	$	81,002	$	(24,654	)	$	56,348		8.3
Developed technology		37,205		(26,743	)		(1,909	)		8,553		35,350		(17,673	)		17,677		6.6
Databases		29,895		(11,057	)		-			18,838		29,912		(8,892	)		21,020		8.8
Tradenames		12,077		(4,367	)		(579	)		7,131		11,480		(3,216	)		8,264		8.3
Expert network		2,692		(1,291	)		-			1,401		2,559		(800	)		1,759		3.1
Patents		784		(217	)		(8	)		559		700		(200	)		500		17.6
Content library		592		(123	)		-			469		592		(64	)		528		7.9
Total	$	171,789	$	(76,190	)	$	(4,731	)	$	90,868	$	161,595	$	(55,499	)	$	106,096

Finite-lived intangible assets are stated at cost, net of amortization, generally using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the intangible assets. Amortization of intangible assets, excluding developed technology, was $11,509 and $10,451 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Amortization of developed technology was recorded as part of cost of revenues in the amount of $8,942 and $5,030 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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The expected future amortization expense for intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is as follows:

2024	$	13,364
2025		11,771
2026		11,481
2027		11,069
2028		9,992
Thereafter		33,191
Total	$	90,868

The Company regularly reviews the remaining useful lives of its intangible assets. In the second quarter of 2023 the Company revised the remaining useful life of certain developed technologies. Accordingly, the Company recognized $3,890 of amortization expense during the year ended December 31, 2023. This is represented in the weighted average remaining useful life for developed technology assets and future amortization expense presented above.

Capitalized software development costs

Capitalized software development costs are as follows:

	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2022
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Impairment			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Capitalized software development costs	$	27,659	$	(12,795	)	$	(1,492	)	$	13,372	$	19,815	$	(5,869	)	$	13,946

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized interest on capitalized software development costs in the amount of $424 and $740, respectively. Amortization of capitalized software development costs was recorded as part of cost of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in the amount of $6,918 and $4,064, respectively. The estimated useful life is determined at the time each project is placed in service.

Impairment of long-lived assets

During each fiscal year, we periodically assessed whether any indicators of impairment existed related to our intangible assets. As of each interim period end during each fiscal year, we concluded that a triggering event had not occurred that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of intangible assets below their carrying value. We identified a triggering event during the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily related to the prolonged decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization. This triggering event indicated we should test the related long-lived assets for impairment in certain of our asset groups. We tested each applicable asset group by first performing a recoverability test, comparing projected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of each asset group to its carrying value. This test indicated that the undiscounted cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value of certain asset groups. We then compared the carrying value of the individual long-lived assets within those asset groups against their fair value in order to determine if impairment existed. As a result, we recorded a total non-cash impairment charge for intangible assets of $6,223 during the fourth quarter of 2023. This impairment charge relates to capitalized software development costs, developed technology, customer relationships, tradenames and patents within the FactSquared and Predata asset groups.

Note 8. Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill amounts are not amortized, but are rather tested for impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year.

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The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill, which are generally not deductible for tax purposes, are as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	188,768
Acquisitions		5,794
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		(200	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		194,362
Acquisition		18,535
Impairment		(25,841	)
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		647
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	187,703

The Company has the following goodwill reporting units: Public Policy & Issues Management ("PPIM"); Geopolitical & Market Intelligence ("GMI"); Advocacy; Community; AI-Driven Intelligence ("FNAI"); and Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance ("ESG").

The Company performed the required annual impairment test as of October 1, 2022 at the reporting unit level, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill. During the first quarter of 2023, we continued to monitor our reporting units for triggering events that might indicate an impairment. Due to the decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization in the first quarter of 2023, and the underperformance of the Company’s ESG reporting unit compared to internal projections, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment as of March 31, 2023. This quantitative assessment resulted in all the goodwill in our ESG reporting unit being impaired; accordingly, an impairment charge of $5,837 was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2023. Prior to the quantitative goodwill impairment test performed at March 31, 2023 the Company tested the recoverability of its long-lived assets, and concluded that such assets were not impaired.

The Company performed the required annual impairment test as of October 1, 2023 at the reporting unit level, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill. Toward the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, we continued to monitor our reporting units for triggering events that might indicate an impairment. Due to the decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization toward the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, and certain decisions made by management as of December 31, 2023, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment as of December 31, 2023. This quantitative assessment resulted in a goodwill impairment charge of $20,004 inside our FNAI reporting unit recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023. Prior to the quantitative goodwill impairment test performed at December 31, 2023, the Company tested the recoverability of its long-lived assets, and concluded that certain of its intangibles were impaired. See Note 7, Intangible Assets.

The fair value estimate of the Company's reporting units was derived based on an income approach. Under the income approach, the Company estimated the fair value of reporting units based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, which the Company considers to be a Level 3 unobservable input in the fair value hierarchy. The Company prepared cash flow projections based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration the historical performance and the current macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions. The Company based the discount rate on the weighted-average cost of capital considering Company-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to our reporting unit's ability to execute on the projected cash flows. At December 31, 2023 the Company's PPIM reporting unit had a negative carrying value and $83,524 of goodwill.

Potential indicators of impairment include significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results, significant negative industry or economic trends, or a significant decline in the Company's stock price and/or market capitalization for a sustained period of time. It is reasonably possible that one or more of these impairment indicators could occur or intensify in the near term, which may result in an impairment of long-lived assets or further impairment of goodwill.

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Note 9. Debt

The following presents the carrying value of the Company’s debt as of the respective period ends:

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	158,228		$	150,647
New GPO Note		36,954			-
Convertible notes		14,052			12,219
Dragonfly Convertible Note		9,002			-
Era Convertible Note		5,977			-
Aicel Convertible Note		1,156			1,174
PPP loan		144			251
Total gross debt		225,513			164,291
Debt issuance costs		(3,098	)		(2,243	)
Total		222,415			162,048
Less: Current maturities		(105	)		(68	)
Total long-term debt	$	222,310		$	161,980

a)Senior Term Loan

Concurrently with the Closing, FiscalNote, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., entered into a Senior Term Loan consisting of a fully funded principal amount of $150.0 million and an uncommitted incremental loan facility totaling $100.0 million available upon notice if the Company meets certain financial growth criteria and other customary requirements (the “New Incremental Term Facility”) (collectively the “Senior Credit Facility”). The annual interest of the Senior Term Loan consists of two components: a cash interest component of (a) the greater of (i) Prime Rate plus 5.0% per annum or (ii) 9.0% payable monthly in cash, and (b) interest payable in kind component of 1.00% per annum, payable in kind monthly. Beginning on August 15, 2025, 50% of the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Term Loan must be repaid in even amounts on a monthly basis over the remaining 24 months, with the final balance due on July 15, 2027. The Senior Credit Facility will mature on July 29, 2027, the five-year anniversary of the Closing Date.

On March 17, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 1 provided for the extension of an incremental term loan by one of the lenders under the facility in the principal amount of $6,000 which was received by the Company on March 31, 2023, on the same terms as the existing term loans (the “Incremental Facility”). In connection with the funding of the Incremental Facility, the Company issued the lender warrants expiring July 15, 2027, to purchase up to 80,000 Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance on Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The lender warrants represent a non-cash financing activity.

On May 16, 2023, the Company, entered into Amendment No. 2 ("Amendment No. 2") to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 2 joined Dragonfly Eye Limited and Oxford Analytica Limited (“Oxford Analytica”), each a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as Guarantors under the Senior Term Loan.

On August 3, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 ("Amendment No. 3") to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 3 provides for: (a) the extension of the July 2023 Deferred Fee from July 29, 2023 to July 29, 2024, (b) the increase of the July 2023 Deferred Fee from $1,734 to $2,034, (c) increase of the Restatement Date Final Agreement from $7,410 to $8,970 and (d) the revision to the minimum annual recurring revenue and adjusted EBITDA covenants (as both are defined in the Senior Term Loan).

On March 11, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 ("Amendment No. 4") to the Senior Term Loan date July 29, 2022, as part of the sale of Board.org. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, for additional details.

The Prime Rate was 8.5% at December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred $20,791 and $1,581 of cash interest and paid-in-kind interest, respectively, on the Senior Term Loan. Paid-in-kind interest is reflected as a component of the carrying value of the Senior Term Loan as the payment of such interest will occur upon the settlement of the Senior Term Loan.

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The Company may prepay the Senior Term Loan in whole, subject to a 2.0% prepayment fee if prepaid prior to July 30, 2024, 1.0% prepayment fee if prepaid after July 30, 2024 but prior to July 30, 2025, and no prepayment fee if prepaid on or after July 30, 2025. Prior to Amendment No. 3 (entered into on August 3, 2023) the Company was obligated to pay certain of the new lenders deferred debt issuance costs of $1,734 at the earlier of prepayment or July 29, 2023 (the "July 2023 Deferred Fee"). Pursuant to Amendment No. 3, the July 2023 Deferred Fee was deferred through the earlier of prepayment or July 29, 2024 and was increased to $2,034. Accordingly, the Company is recognizing the accretion of the July 2023 Deferred Fee as interest expense, which at December 31, 2023 is $1,859 and is recognized in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company must also pay to the lenders a final payment of $8,970 (of which $1,035 was incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 1 and $1,560 was incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 3) at the earlier of prepayment or maturity of the Senior Term Loan. The Company is recognizing the accretion of the final payment as interest expense, which at December 31, 2023 is $2,347 and is recognized in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred $2,435 of lender fees that were paid out of the net proceeds of the Senior Term Loan on the Closing Date. The Company also incurred $732 of fees paid to third parties. Capitalized debt issuance costs on the Closing Date totaled $3,167. The Company amortizes debt discounts over the term of the Senior Term Loans using the effective interest method. The amortization recorded for year ended December 31, 2023 is $682, and is included within interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The remaining unamortized debt discount at December 31, 2023 is $2,412, excluding any deferred fees, and is reflected net against debt on the consolidated balance sheets.

The Senior Term Loan is senior to all other debt and has a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Senior Term Loan contains customary negative covenants related to borrowing, events of default and covenants, including certain non-financial covenants and covenants limiting the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, undergo a change in control, merge with or acquire stock, and make investments, in each case subject to certain exceptions. In addition to the negative covenants, there were four financial covenants in place at December 31, 2023: a minimum cash balance requirement, minimum annual recurring revenue requirement, an adjusted EBITDA requirement (as defined in the Senior Term Loan, as amended) and a capital expenditure limitation. At December 31, 2023 the Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, in addition to the lenders being able to declare amounts outstanding under the Senior Term Loan due and payable the lenders can elect to increase the interest rate by 5.0% per annum.

b)New GPO Note

On June 30, 2023 (the “Subscription Date”), the Company entered into an Exchange and Settlement Agreement (the “Exchange and Settlement Agreement”) with GPO FN Noteholder LLC (the “Investor”) pursuant to which (i) the Investor returned 5,881,723 shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Investor to the Company for cancellation, (ii) the Company issued to the Investor a subordinated convertible promissory note in an initial principal amount of $46,794 (the “New GPO Note”), and (iii) the parties agreed to a mutual settlement and release of all claims (including, but not limited to, any claims by the Investor for additional shares or money damages resulting from the entry into the Merger Agreement, relating to or arising from the conversion of the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, dated December 29, 2020, previously issued by a subsidiary of the pre-business combination FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. to the Investor. The exchange and settlement are non-cash exchanges in the consolidated statement of cash flows. The before mentioned transactions closed on July 3, 2023.

The New GPO Note will mature on July 3, 2028, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Company or converted in accordance with the terms thereof. The New GPO Note bears interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum payable quarterly in arrears, as follows: (i) for the first year following the date of issuance, interest will be payable in kind by adding interest to the principal amount of the New GPO Note; and (ii) for any period thereafter, interest will be payable in cash or freely tradeable shares of Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s option, with the value per share determined with reference to the trailing 30-day volume weighted average trading price prior to the interest payment date, subject to certain exceptions under which the Company will be permitted to pay PIK Interest.

The New GPO Note is subordinate to the Company’s obligations under its Senior Term Loan which limits certain actions that the Company and the Investor may take under the New GPO Note. At any time prior to the July 3, 2028, the Investor is entitled to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the New GPO Note and accrued interest thereon into shares of Class A Common Stock at $8.28 per share. The New GPO Note is subject to customary anti-dilution

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adjustments for stock splits and similar transactions and, subject to standard exceptions, weighted average anti-dilution protection. The principal amount, together with accrued interest thereon, of the New GPO Note is redeemable by the Company in whole or in part based on certain conditions as defined in the New GPO Note.

The Company elected to account for the New GPO Note using the fair value option. The New GPO Note was recorded at its June 30, 2023 acquisition date fair value of $36,583. The Company initially recorded a loss contingency of $11,700 in its fiscal year 2022 financial statements representing the difference between the fair value of the shares returned by the Investor and the fair value of the New GPO Note on the date of exchange. With the execution of the Exchange and Settlement Agreement and New GPO Note, the Company recorded an additional non-cash loss on settlement with GPO of $3,474 in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. The fair market value at December 31, 2023 was $36,954. The non-cash gain was recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the amount of $1,411 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the new GPO note of $1,781 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

c)Convertible Notes

At December 31, 2023, the holders of four convertible notes that were previously issued by Old FiscalNote (the “Convertible Notes”) with a principal and accrued PIK balance of $14,052, remained outstanding through their maturity in 2027. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes, including the amortization of the various discounts, of $2,170 and $39,219 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Concurrently with the Closing, the Company repaid or converted to shares of Class A Common Stock of New FiscalNote all other previously outstanding debt instruments. The Company recorded $11,541 of interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, related to debt that was extinguished during 2022.

d)Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes

In connection with the Company's acquisition of Dragonfly, the Company financed part of the purchase with the issuance of convertible notes. The Dragonfly Convertible Notes were issued in a principal amount of £8.9 million pounds sterling (approximately $11,050 on the closing date of the acquisition), with interest at an annual rate of 8%, which can be paid in cash or paid-in-kind. The paid-in-kind interest will be annually credited to the principal amount. All principal and accrued interest are due upon maturity on January 27, 2028.

At any time after August 2, 2023, the Company can convert any portion of the principal and accrued interest at the volume weighted-average price for the five consecutive trading day period ending on the last trading day of the calendar month preceding the date the Company provides notice of conversion to the Sellers.

At any time after the 18 month anniversary of the Dragonfly acquisition closing date, the lender has the right to convert the outstanding principal and accrued interest for FiscalNote common stock at $10.00 per share, subject to adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization with respect to common stock.

The Company elected to account for the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes using the fair value option. The Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes were recorded at their acquisition date fair value of $8,635. The fair market value at December 31, 2023 was $9,002. The non-cash gain was recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the amount of $673 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes of $838 during the year ended December 31, 2023.

e)Era Convertible Note

In connection with the Company’s strategic commercial partnership, the Company issued a convertible note (“Era Convertible Note”) to a third-party lender dated December 8, 2023. The Era Convertible Note was issued in a principal amount of $5,500, with cash interest at rate equal to the applicable federal rate published by the Internal Revenue Service beginning on the six-month anniversary of the Issuance Date. The Company has agreed to issue up to $2,000 of additional

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notes to Era at Era's Election prior to February 6, 2024. All principal and unpaid interest are due on maturity at December 8, 2027.

The Notes are contractually subordinated to the Company’s obligations under its senior secured indebtedness, and accordingly the Company’s right to make certain cash payments in connection therewith is limited by the terms of such subordination agreement (the “Subordination Agreement”). Era may convert the Notes into shares of Common Stock (the “Underlying Shares”), beginning on the six-month anniversary of the Issuance Date based on the volume weighted average price of the trailing 30 trading day period prior to the conversion. In addition, the Company may elect to convert the Note into the Underlying Shares if the Underlying Shares are registered for resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The Co-Pilot Agreement requires the Company to issue additional shares of Common Stock (“Additional Shares”) to Era if Era’s sales of the Additional Shares and the Underlying Shares during the Redemption Period do not generate aggregate cash proceeds to Era that equal or exceed the sum of (1) the aggregate principal amount of Notes purchased by Era, plus (2) up to $3.75 million. Any such Additional Shares would be valued based on the volume weighted average price of the trailing 30 trading day period, calculated prior to the date of any such issuance.

The Company elected to account for the Era Convertible Note using the fair value option. The Era Convertible Note was recorded at its December 8, 2023 acquisition date fair value of $5,500. The fair market value at December 31, 2023 was $5,977. The non-cash loss was recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the amount of a loss of $477 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

f)Aicel Convertible Note

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Aicel, the Company assumed a convertible note (“Aicel Convertible Note”) issued by Aicel in a private placement to a third-party lender dated July 27, 2022. The Aicel Convertible Note was issued in a principal amount of $1,131, with paid-in-kind interest at an annual rate of 1%. All principal and accrued and unpaid interest are due on maturity at July 27, 2027. The Aicel Convertible Note provides for no prepayments until maturity without written consent of the lender.

The Aicel Convertible Note can be converted upon the occurrence of certain events, including (i) Aicel initial public offering (“IPO”), (ii) change in control of Aicel (the acquisition of Aicel by FiscalNote did not constitute a change in control as defined in the purchase agreement), or (iii) sale of substantially all of Aicel’s assets (collectively, a “Conversion Event”). The Company has the right to convert the Aicel Convertible Note into shares of common stock issued in an IPO, if (a) the Conversion Event is an IPO and (b) the price per share paid in an IPO is greater than the stipulated initial conversion price. The lender has the right to elect to convert the Aicel Convertible Note into shares of common stock upon the occurrence of a Conversion Event.

At any time after the second anniversary of the Aicel acquisition closing date until the earlier of (a) the Aicel Convertible Note maturity date, or (b) the occurrence of any liquidity event, the lender has the right to require FiscalNote to repurchase the outstanding principal in exchange for FiscalNote common stock. The lender will receive a number of shares of FiscalNote equal to the outstanding principal plus accrued interest divided by the FiscalNote common stock price and rounded to the nearest whole share.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default, in addition to the lenders being able to declare amounts outstanding under the Aicel Convertible Note due and payable the lenders can elect to increase the paid-in-kind interest rate to 12.0% per annum.

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Company determined that the remaining embedded features were clearly and closely related to the debt host and did not require bifurcation from the debt host.

The Aicel Convertible Note was recorded at its acquisition fair value of $1,131. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the Aicel Convertible Note of $11 and $5 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Aicel Convertible Note had a carrying balance of $1,156 as of December 31, 2023.

g)PPP loan

On April 13, 2020, the Company received funding in the principal amount of $8,000 under the CARES Act. Interest accrues at 1%. On February 14, 2022, the SBA forgave $7,667 of the PPP Loan with the remaining balance of $333 to be repaid over five years. The Company recognized the forgiveness of the PPP Loan as a gain on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $105 of the remaining PPP Loan as short-term debt and $39 as long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets.

Total Debt

The following table summarizes the total estimated fair value of the Company's debt as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	168,702	$	165,540
New GPO Note		36,954		-
Convertible notes		13,992		16,942
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes		10,407		-
Era Convertible Notes		5,977		-
Total	$	236,032	$	182,482

These fair values are deemed Level 3 liabilities within the fair value measurement framework.

Maturities of debt during the years subsequent to December 31, 2023 are as follows:

2024	$	105
2025		30,340
2026		39,000
2027		110,111
2028		45,957
Total	$	225,513

Warrants

Old FiscalNote Warrants

At December 31, 2023, 118,700 warrants (previously issued by Old FiscalNote to lenders prior to the Senior Term Loan) with an exercise price of $8.56, remain outstanding. These warrants are accounted for as a liability with a fair value of $23 at December 31, 2023, and are included as part of the other non-current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

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Warrants associated with Amendment No. 1

On March 17, 2023, in connection with Amendment No. 1 discussed above, the Company issued 80,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.01. These warrants are accounted for as a liability with a fair value of $90 at December 31, 2023, and are included as part of the other non-current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

Note 10. Stockholders’ Equity

Authorized Capital Stock

The Company’s charter authorizes the issuance of 1,809,000,000 shares, which includes Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and preferred stock.

Class A Common Stock

Subsequent to the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company's Class A common stock and public warrants began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbols “NOTE” and “NOTE WS,” respectively. Pursuant to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 1,700,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 121,679,829 shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding.

Prior to the Business Combination, Old FiscalNote had outstanding shares of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C-1, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, Series F, and Series G convertible preferred stock (collectively, “Old FiscalNote Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock was recognized as temporary equity and recorded at its redemption value. Accordingly, for periods prior to the closing of the Transactions, Old FiscalNote recognized changes in its redemption value of its Preferred Stock of $26,570 for both the period from January 1, 2022 to July 29, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.

Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, each share of Old FiscalNote’s Preferred Stock was converted into common stock and, immediately thereafter, each share of common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination was cancelled and converted into New FiscalNote Class A common stock with the application of the Exchange Ratio as discussed in Note 2, Business Combination with DSAC.

Additionally, the Company has outstanding warrants to purchase shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock that became exercisable upon the Closing of the Business Combination. Refer to Note 12, Warrant Liabilities.

Class B Common Stock

Pursuant to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 9,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.

In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination, the Co-Founders, or entities controlled by the Co-Founders, received Class B shares of New FiscalNote common stock as consideration (see further details in Note 2, Business Combination with DSAC).

As of December 31, 2023, 8,290,921 shares of Class B common stock were issued and outstanding.

Preferred Stock

Pursuant to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Our board of directors has the authority without action by the stockholders, to designate and issue shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series, and the number of shares constituting any such class or series, and to fix the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class or series of preferred stock, including, without limitation, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, which rights may be greater than the rights of the holders of the common stock. As of December 31, 2023, there were no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.

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Dividends

The Company's Class A and Class B common stock are entitled to dividends if and when any dividend is declared by the Company's board of directors, subject to the rights of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights to dividends. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on common stock to date. The Company may retain future earnings, if any, for the further development and expansion of the Company's business and have no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay dividends will be made at the discretion of the Company's board of directors and will depend on, among other things, the Company's financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, restrictions contained in future agreements and financing instruments, business prospects and such other factors as the Company's board of directors may deem relevant.

Note 11. Earnout Shares and RSUs

The shareholders and other equity holders of Old FiscalNote as described below are entitled to receive up to 19,195,100 additional shares of Class A common stock of New FiscalNote (the “Earnout Awards”) in the form of Earnout Shares or as shares reserved for issuances upon settlement of Earnout RSUs, as described below. The Earnout Awards are split into five tranches each consisting of 3,839,020 shares of Class A common stock in New FiscalNote. Certain Old FiscalNote equity holders will receive Earnout Restricted Stock Units (the “Earnout RSUs”), which are settled in Class A common stock. The right to receive Earnout Awards will expire five years after the Closing Date (the “Earnout Period”). Each tranche of the Earnout Awards will be issued only when the dollar volume-weighted average price of one share of New FiscalNote Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $10.50, $12.50, $15.00, $20.00, or $25.00, respectively, for any 10 trading days within any period of 20 consecutive trading days during the Earnout Period (collectively, the “Triggering Events”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the holders of Old FiscalNote common stock, Old FiscalNote warrants, vested Old FiscalNote options and vested Old FiscalNote RSUs outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date will be entitled to receive their proportionate allocation of Earnout Shares subject to achievement of the Triggering Event. Holders of unvested Old FiscalNote options and unvested Old FiscalNote RSUs outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date will be entitled to receive their proportionate allocation of Earnout Shares in the form of Earnout RSUs subject to achievement of the Triggering Event. To the extent the equity award issued upon New FiscalNote's assumption of such any Old FiscalNote Option or Old FiscalNote RSU (each a “Converted Award”) is outstanding and has vested as of the occurrence of a Triggering Event, the holder thereof will receive a proportionate allocation of Earnout Shares in lieu of Earnout RSUs.

If a Converted Award is forfeited after the Closing Date but prior to the Triggering Event, no Earnout RSUs will be issued for such Converted Award. The right to receive Earnout RSUs that have been forfeited shall be reallocated pro-rata to the remaining holders of vested Converted Awards in the form of Earnout Shares and unvested Converted Awards in the form of Earnout RSUs in the manner described above. Reallocated Earnout RSUs are subject to the remaining vesting schedule and conditions of the Converted Award held by such equity holder. The forfeiture and subsequent reallocation of the Earnout RSUs are accounted for as the forfeiture of the original award and the grant of a new award.

A portion of the Earnout Shares that may be issued to Old FiscalNote common stockholders, Old FiscalNote vested option holders and Old FiscalNote warrant holders and all of the Earnout RSUs were determined to represent additional compensation for accounting purposes pursuant to ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. The Company recognizes stock-compensation expense based on the fair value of the Earnout Awards over the requisite service period for each tranche. Upon Closing, the Company recognized $17,712 of share-based compensation expense for vested Earnout Awards. The Company recognized $1,803 and $686 of share-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The remaining Earnout Shares were determined to represent an equity transaction in conjunction with the reverse recapitalization and were evaluated pursuant to ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” and ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”. These remaining Earnout Shares will be accounted for as a liability as the arrangement is indexed to something other than the Company’s stock. The liability is revalued at each reporting period with changes being recorded as a non-operating gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The other non-current liability was $68 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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As of December 31, 2023, there was $730 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the Earnout Awards to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years. As of December 31, 2023, no Earnout Shares and no Earnout RSUs have been issued as no Triggering Events have occurred.

Note 12. Warrant Liabilities

Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company assumed 8,750,000 public warrants and 7,000,000 private placement warrants that were previously issued by Old DSAC. Each public warrant and private placement warrant is exercisable for 1.571428 shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock (or an aggregate of up to 24,750,000 shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock).

During the year ended December 31, 2023, there were no public warrants exercised into shares of Class A common stock. No private placement warrants have been exercised to date. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2023, the Company had 8,358,964 public warrants and 7,000,000 private placement warrants outstanding with a per share fair value of $0.31. These warrants are accounted for as a liability and have an aggregate fair value of $4,761 at December 31, 2023.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, 391,036 public warrants were exercised into 614,478 shares of Class A common stock. No private placement warrants have been exercised to date. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2022, the Company had 8,358,964 public warrants and 7,000,000 private placement warrants outstanding with a per share fair value of $1.23. These warrants are accounted for as a liability and have an aggregate fair value of $18,892 at December 31, 2022.

Public Warrants

Each public warrant entitles the registered holder to acquire 1.571428 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $7.32 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below. The warrants became exercisable on August 29, 2022. A holder may exercise his or her warrants only for a whole number of shares of Class A common stock. The public warrants will expire July 29, 2027, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

Redemption of warrants for cash

The Company may call the public warrants for redemption for cash:

•in whole and not in part;

•at a price of $0.01 per warrant;

•upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption to each warrant holder; and

•if, and only if, the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $11.45 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like and for certain issuances of the Company’s Class A common stock and equity-linked securities) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.

If and when the warrants become redeemable by the Company for cash, the Company may exercise its redemption right even if the Company is unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws.

Redemption of warrants for shares of Class A common stock

The Company may redeem the outstanding warrants for shares of Class A common stock:

•in whole and not in part;

•at $0.10 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption provided that holders will be able to exercise their warrants prior to redemption and receive that number of shares determined by reference to an agreed table, based on the redemption date and the “fair market value” of Class A common stock (as defined below) except as otherwise described below;

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•if, and only if, the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $6.36 per share (as adjusted per stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like and for certain issuances of the Company’s Class A common stock and equity-linked securities) on the trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders; and

•if and only if, the private placement warrants are also concurrently exchanged at the same price (equal to a number of shares of our Class A common stock) as the outstanding public warrants, as described above.

•The “fair market value” of the Class A common stock shall mean the average of the last reported sales price for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the notice of redemption is sent to the holders of warrants. In no event will the warrants be exercisable in connection with this redemption feature for more than 0.567 shares of Class A common stock per warrant (subject to adjustment).

Private Placement Warrants

The private placement warrants are not redeemable by the Company so long as they are held by the sponsor of DSAC or its permitted transferees, except in certain limited circumstances. The DSAC Sponsor, or its permitted transferees, has the option to exercise the private placement warrants on a cashless basis and the DSAC Sponsor and its permitted transferees has certain registration rights related to the private placement warrants (including the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the private placement warrants). Except as described in this section, the private placement warrants have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the public warrants. If the private placement warrants are held by holders other than the DSAC Sponsor or its permitted transferees, the private placement warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the public warrants.

Old FiscalNote Warrants

In connection with the Closing, certain holders of Old FiscalNote warrant holders exercised their warrants and received 365,002 shares of Old FiscalNote which were then converted into 433,259 shares of Class A common stock of New FiscalNote based on the Exchange Ratio. At December 31, 2023, 118,700 warrants with an exercise price of $8.56, remain outstanding. These warrants are accounted for as a liability with a fair value of $22 at December 31, 2023, and are included as part of the other non-current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

Note 13. Stock-Based Compensation

2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company's board of directors adopted, and its stockholders approved, the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) under which 20,285,600 shares of Class A common stock were initially reserved for issuance. The 2022 Plan allows for the issuance of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, other stock-based awards and cash-based awards. The number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2022 Plan automatically increases on the first day of each calendar year, beginning on and including January 1, 2023 and ending on and including January 1, 2027 equal to the lesser of (i) 3% of the total number of shares (e.g., each and every class of the Company's common stock) outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31 or (ii) 13,523,734 shares; provided, however, that the Company's Board may act prior to January 1st of a given year to provide that the increase for such year will be a lesser number of shares (the “Share Reserve”). The shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired shares of the Company's shares or from the Company's treasury shares. Furthermore, subject to adjustments as set forth in the 2022 Plan, in no event will the maximum aggregate number of shares that may be available for delivery under the 2022 Plan pursuant to incentive stock options exceed the Share Reserve. The shares underlying any awards under the 2022 Plan that are forfeited, canceled, settled in cash, or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) shall be added back to the Share Reserve available for issuance under the 2022 Plan and, to the extent permissible, the shares that may be issued as incentive stock options.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 451,902 stock options, 25,000 performance based stock options, 6,531,510 restricted stock units, and 75,000 performance based restricted stock units. At December 31, 2023, 9,241,285 stock options, 28,313 performance stock options, 6,369,107 restricted stock units, and 75,000 performance based

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restricted stock units remain outstanding. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 7,916,823 shares of Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2022 Plan.

The Company recognized $24,165 and $36,449 of stock-based compensation expense for all long term incentive plans in effect during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognized $675 and $603 of stock-based compensation expense related to acquisition earnouts during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company’s board of directors adopted, and its stockholders approved, the 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) whereby eligible employees may authorize payroll deductions of up to 15% of their regular base salary to purchase shares at the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of commencement of the offering period or on the last day of the six-month offering period beginning in 2023. The plan is defined as compensatory, and accordingly, a stock-based compensation charge of $414 was recorded as the difference between the fair market value and the discounted purchase price of the Company's common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, 102,807 shares have been issued under the ESPP and the Company had 4,396,208 shares of Class A common stock available for issuance under the ESPP.

2013 Equity Incentive Plan

Prior to the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company maintained the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) that allowed for granting of incentive and non-qualified stock options to employees, directors, and consultants of 12,294,973 shares of common stock.

In connection with the Business Combination, each option granted under the 2013 Plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the Business Combination, whether vested or unvested, was assumed and converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of Class A common stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of Old FiscalNote common stock subject to such Old FiscalNote option immediately prior to the Business Combination and (ii) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (A) the exercise price per share of such Old FiscalNote option immediately prior to the consummation of the Business Combination by (B) the Exchange Ratio. Stock option activity prior to the Business Combination was retroactively adjusted to reflect this conversion.

Awards outstanding under the 2013 Plan were assumed by New FiscalNote upon the Closing and continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the 2013 Plan and applicable award agreement. Shares of the Company's common stock subject to awards granted under the 2013 Plan that expire unexercised or are cancelled, terminated, or forfeited in any manner without issuance of shares thereunder following the effective date of the 2022 Plan (as defined below), will not become available for issuance under the 2022 Plan.

In connection with the completion of the Business Combination and the adoption of the 2022 Plan, no additional awards will be granted under the 2013 Plan.

In determining related stock-based compensation expense for any award under the 2013 Equity Plan, the Company made an accounting policy election to account for forfeitures of awards as they occur and therefore stock-based compensation expense presented below has not been adjusted for any estimated forfeitures.

The Company has historically issued stock options with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the underlying stock price. Prior to the completion of the Business Combination and listing of the Company’s common stock on the public stock exchange, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock that underlies the stock options was determined based on then-current valuation estimates at the time of grant. Because such grants occurred prior to the public trading of the Company’s common stock, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock was determined with assistance of periodic valuation analyses from an independent third-party valuation firm.

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The following table summarizes activities related to stock options and performance stock units during the period presented:

Stock Options awards	Number of shares			Weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		8,695,002		$	3.28		7.3	$	52,941
Granted		2,121,495			6.27
Exercised		(223,323	)		1.07
Cancelled and forfeited		(850,643	)		3.34
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		9,742,531		$	3.82		7.5	$	24,659
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2022		4,729,547		$	2.51		6.5	$	18,197
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2022		9,742,531
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		9,742,531		$	3.82		7.5	$	24,659
Granted		476,902			3.98
Exercised		(327,447	)		1.81
Cancelled and forfeited		(432,441	)		6.55
Expired		(189,947	)		3.71
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		9,269,598		$	3.74		6.1	$	-
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2023		5,425,239		$	3.11		5.1
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2023		3,844,359

The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the periods presented:

	Years Ended			Years Ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Expected volatility		45.00	%		30.09	%
Expected life (years)		6.00			5.95
Expected dividend yield		0.00	%		0.00	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.18	%		2.84	%
Fair value of options	$	1.58		$	4.39

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At December 31, 2023, there was $3,803 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested stock option awards including performance stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit activity for the periods presented:

Restricted Stock Units	Number of shares			Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		773,063		$	6.26		7.5	$	6,943
Granted		3,767,746			9.11
Vested		(1,380,892	)		8.27
Cancelled and forfeited		(210,186	)		8.38
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		2,949,731		$	8.81		2.7	$	18,672
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2022		2,949,731
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		2,949,731		$	8.81		2.7	$	18,672
Granted		6,606,510			4.42
Vested		(2,532,946	)		7.08
Cancelled and forfeited		(579,188	)		3.46
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		6,444,107		$	5.38		1.0	$	7,346
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2023		6,444,107

At December 31, 2023, there was $23,087 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested restricted stock units that are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

Prior to 2022, the Company granted various executives 2,673,751 performance stock options that vest upon the occurrence of a successful public company listing and the Company’s stock price achieving certain price targets and 756,812 performance stock units that vest upon the occurrence of a successful public company listing and time served. The aggregate grant-date fair value of these executive performance stock options and stock units was estimated to be $7,295. As of December 31, 2023, there were 2,526,649 performance stock options outstanding. The Company recognized $965 and $4,994 of share-based compensation expense for performance stock options and stock units for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for which the related performance condition was met upon consummation of the Business Combination on July 29, 2022.

Note 14. Transaction Costs, net

The Company incurred the following transaction costs related to businesses acquired and the consummation of the Business Combination during the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
Transaction costs related to acquired businesses	$	1,391		$	1,181
Non-capitalizable Business Combination costs		415			2,993
Change in contingent consideration liabilities		(2,043	)		(2,121	)
Contingent compensation (benefit) expense		(530	)		342
Total transaction costs	$	(767	)	$	2,395

Note 15. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The Company has two classes of common stock authorized: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to twenty-five votes per share. The Company allocates undistributed earnings attributable to common stock between the common stock classes

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on a one‑to‑one basis when computing net loss per share. As a result, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are equivalent.

Earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period on a basic and diluted basis. The Company’s net loss used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share is adjusted for the deemed dividends resulting from the accretion of Old FiscalNote's preferred shares to redemption value and beneficial conversion features, as applicable. The Old FiscalNote preferred shares were outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2021 and from January 1, 2022 to July 29, 2022, respectively. At the closing of the Business Combination, all of Old FiscalNote’s preferred shares were exchanged for Class A common stock of New FiscalNote. Diluted earnings (loss) per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities.

The components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per shares are as follows:

(in thousands, except per share data)	Years Ended December 31,
Numerator:	2023			2022
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Deemed dividend - change in redemption value of preferred stock of Old FiscalNote		-			(26,570	)
Net loss used to compute basic and diluted loss per share	$	(115,461	)	$	(244,827	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common stock outstanding, basic and diluted		131,400,109			66,513,704
Net loss per shares, basic	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Net loss per shares, diluted	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Anti-dilutive Earnout Awards		19,195,100			19,195,100
Anti-dilutive stock options		979,901			4,844,643
Anti-dilutive Convertible Notes		2,305,666			2,004,928
Anti-dilutive contingently issuable shares		174,468			1,423,339
Anti-dilutive restricted stock units		6,393,154			2,949,731
Anti-dilutive New GPO Note		5,867,750			-
Anti-dilutive Aicel Convertible Notes		113,896			116,886
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:		35,029,935			30,534,627

The weighted-average common shares and thus the net loss per share calculations and potentially dilutive security amounts for all periods prior to the Business Combination have been retrospectively adjusted to the equivalent number of shares outstanding immediately after the Business Combination to effect the reverse recapitalization. Historically reported weighted average shares outstanding have been multiplied by the Exchange Ratio (see Note 2, Business Combination with DSAC).

Note 16. Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes

The (benefit) provision for income taxes consisted of the following as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Current taxes
Federal provision	$	80		$	7
State provision (benefit)		55			(75	)
Foreign provision (benefit)		16			(110	)
Total current provision (benefit)		151			(178	)
Deferred taxes
Federal benefit		(9,882	)		(32,725	)
State benefit		(2,690	)		(12,632	)
Foreign benefit		(3,415	)		(2,949	)
Valuation allowance		16,059			45,230
Total deferred provision (benefit)		72			(3,076	)
Total provision (benefit) from income taxes	$	223		$	(3,254	)

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The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s estimated annual effective tax for the periods presented is as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
U.S. Federal provision at statutory rate		21.0	%		21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(0.1	)%		0.5	%
Effects of rate other than statutory		(0.5	)%		(0.2	)%
AHYDO interest disallowance		(0.2	)%		(0.5	)%
Warrant revaluation		2.6	%		1.5	%
Stock compensation		(2.4	)%		0.0	%
Impairment from goodwill and other long-lived assets		(4.7	)%		0.0	%
Nondeductible expenses from recapitalization		(2.9	)%		(4.4	)%
Change in valuation allowance		(12.2	)%		(16.5	)%
Others		(0.8	)%		0.1	%
Effective tax rate		(0.2	)%		1.5	%

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21 percent primarily due to state taxes, stock compensation, goodwill impairment, and the impact of a valuation allowance on the Company’s deferred tax assets, disallowed interest expense, and non-includible income relating to a fair value adjustment on contingent consideration.

Deferred Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Deferred tax assets
Stock compensation	$	7,341		$	6,389
Section 163(j) interest limitation		33,161			27,686
Disallowed original issue discount interest		1,527			1,092
Deferred rent		-			104
Deferred revenue		7,143			6,378
Reserves and accruals		878			3,855
Capitalized research and development		8,541			5,197
Lease liability		7,375			9,110
Federal net operating loss carryforward		31,682			30,966
State net operating loss carryforward		8,559			8,202
Foreign net operating loss carryforward		7,876			4,563
Other deferred tax assets		898			782
Total deferred tax assets		114,981			104,324
Deferred tax liabilities
Basis difference in fixed assets		(1,505	)		(1,772	)
Basis difference in intangibles assets and goodwill		(20,931	)		(23,584	)
Right of use asset		(4,362	)		(5,158	)
Other deferred tax liabilities		(2,819	)		(3,010	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(29,617	)		(33,524	)
Valuation allowance		(87,542	)		(71,514	)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(2,178	)	$	(714	)

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At December 31, 2023, the Company had U.S. federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $150,662, of which $43,109 is subject to expiration beginning in 2033 to 2037, and state net operating loss carryforwards of $142,064, which begin to expire in 2029. The utilization of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions. Such an annual limitation could result in the expiration of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before utilization. Future changes in stock ownership may result in an ownership change. The Company determined that it underwent an ownership change during 2014 and 2015 as defined by section 382. As a result of the 2014 ownership change, the Company determined that $1,271 of net operating loss carryforward would not be available in future periods. The Company is still in process of analyzing its NOL limitations with respect to 2023. The Company is not aware of any tax law provisions aside from section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code that might limit the availability or utilization of loss or credit amounts. Changes in tax law may also impact our ability to use our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

The Company regularly assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company evaluates and weighs all available positive and negative evidence such as historic results, future reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, as well as prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies. Generally, more weight is given to objectively verifiable evidence, such as the cumulative loss in recent years.

The Company increased the valuation allowance established on its deferred tax assets by $16,028 and $40,605 for the tax years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In 2022, the Company also wrote-off certain deferred tax assets and a related valuation allowance of $4,823 to equity in connection with the conversion of convertible notes in exchange for shares upon closing of the Business Combination. The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance on its Federal deferred tax assets related to NOL carryforwards and interest expense limitations under 163(j) and on State deferred tax assets associated with states where FiscalNote files separately and CQ Roll Call’s deferred tax liabilities are not able to be utilized. The Company will continue to assess the realizability of the deferred tax assets in each of the applicable jurisdictions going forward.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was signed into law. Under the TCJA provisions, effective with tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, taxpayers can no longer immediately expense qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures and are required to capitalize and amortize the costs under section 174. Accordingly, the Company capitalized $23,180 and $30,719 of R&D expenses as of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These costs will be amortized for tax purposes over 5 years for R&D performed in the U.S. and over 15 years for R&D performed outside the U.S.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits and Other Considerations

The Company records liabilities related to its uncertain tax positions. Tax positions for the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income tax audits by multiple tax jurisdictions throughout the world. The Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves for its income tax uncertainties in all open tax years. As the outcome of the tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty, if any issues arising in the Company's tax audits progress in a manner inconsistent with management's expectations, the Company could adjust its provision for income taxes in the future. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company reported an uncertain tax position totaling $639 relating to a state tax filing position. In addition, the Company derecognized $89 deferred tax liabilities relating to historically reported R&D credits as the statute of limitations had expired during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has the following activities relating to unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Beginning balances at December 31, 2022 and 2021	$	639	$	728
Lapses in statutes of limitations		-		(89	)
Ending balances at December 31, 2023 and 2022	$	639	$	639

The Company’s policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, with the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are $639, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the

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effective tax rate. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, $80 and $72 of interest and $0 and $96 of penalties were recognized, respectively, relating to uncertain tax benefits. As part of the 2018 CQRC Acquisition, the Company recognized an uncertain tax position relating to its research and development (“R&D”) credit carry forwards of $0 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognized an uncertain tax position related to a DC state combined filing that did not reach a more likely than not conclusion.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions, and various foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2023, the Company is not under examination by income tax authorities in federal, state, or other jurisdictions. All tax returns will remain open for examination by the federal and state authorities for three and four years, respectively, from the date of utilization of any net operating loss or credits. We believe that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. Although the timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of audits is not certain, we do not believe it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits will materially change in the next 12 months.

Future sales of foreign subsidiaries are not exempt from capital gains tax in the U.S. The Company considers itself permanently reinvested in its foreign subsidiaries, and accordingly, no deferred income tax liability has been recorded for any potential taxable gain that may be realized on a future disposition or liquidation of any of its foreign subsidiaries. It is not practicable for the Company to quantify any deferred income tax liability that would be attributable to those events.

Net Operating Losses

At December 31, 2023, the Company had gross U.S. net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income in the amount of $150,662 of which a portion is subject to annual limitation. Based on estimates as of December 31, 2023, the Company expects that approximately $48,602 of the gross U.S. net operating loss carryforwards would be available to offset taxable income in 2024.

Note 17. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, which are described below:

•Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets

•Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or

liability

•Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity

These levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk of liquidity associated with the financial assets or liabilities disclosed. In instances where the determination of fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety, as required under ASC 820-10, "Fair Value Measurement." Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

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The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accruals readily convertible into cash approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the instruments.

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	3,044	$	-	$	-	$	3,044
Short-term investments		-		7,134		-		7,134
Liabilities:
Public warrants	$	2,591	$	-	$	-	$	2,591
Private placement warrants		-		2,170		-		2,170
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions		-		-		130		130
Liability classified warrants (a)		-		-		23		23
New GPO Note		-		-		36,954		36,954
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Note		-		-		9,002		9,002
Era Convertible Note		-		-		5,977		5,977
(a) Included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022 by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Liabilities:
Public warrants	$	10,282	$	-	$	-	$	10,282
Private placement warrants		-		8,610		-		8,610
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions		-		-		1,579		1,579
Liability classified warrants (a)		-		-		182		182
(a) Included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet

The following table summarizes changes in fair value of the Company’s level 3 liabilities during the periods presented:

	Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions			Liability Classified Warrants			Embedded Redemption Features on Convertible Notes			Embedded Redemption Features on Promissory Note			Embedded Redemption Features on 8090 FV Note
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	5,104		$	1,021		$	4,228		$	28,058		$	2,400
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		-			436			-			-			-
Contingent consideration at acquisition date		400			-			-			-			-
Contingent compensation recognized		1,273			-			-			-			-
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss(a)		(2,121	)		(115	)		(2,097	)		3,923			1,264
Earned contingent consideration settled		(531	)		-			-			-			-
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled		(1,567	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent compensation reversal		(979	)		-			-			-			-
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		-			(1,160	)		(2,131	)		(31,981	)		(3,664	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		1,579			182			-			-			-
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		-			-			-			-			-
Contingent consideration at acquisition date		1,445			-			-			-			-
Contingent compensation recognized		337			-			-			-			-
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss(a)		(357	)		(159	)		-			-			-
Earned contingent consideration settled		(281	)		-			-			-			-
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled		(39	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent compensation reversal		(1,687	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent consideration reversal		(867	)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	130		$	23		$	-		$	-		$	-

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(a)The change in contingent liabilities from acquisitions is recorded as transaction costs on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Short-Term Investments

The fair value of the short-term investments is based on the quoted market price of the securities on the valuation date. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the short-term investments was $7,134. The Company recognized a non-cash loss of $98 for the year ended December 31, 2023 resulting from the change in fair value of the short-term investments. The change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Public Warrants

The fair value of the public warrants is estimated based on the quoted market price of such warrants on the valuation date. The public warrants were initially recognized as a liability in connection with the Business Combination on July 29, 2022 at a fair value of $5,688. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the estimated fair value of the public warrants was $2,591 and $10,282, respectively. The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $7,691 during the year ended December 31, 2023, and a non-cash loss of $4,594 during the year ended December 31, 2022 resulting from the change in fair value of the public warrants. The change in fair value is recorded in change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Private Placement Warrants

The private placement warrants were initially recognized as a liability in connection with the Business Combination on July 29, 2022 at a fair value of $29,259. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the estimated fair value of the private warrants was $2,170 and $8,610, respectively. The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $6,440 during the year ended December 31, 2023, and a non-cash gain of $20,649 during the year ended December 31, 2022 resulting from the change in fair value of the private warrants. The change in fair value is recorded in change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the private placement warrants at July 29, 2022:

	July 29, 2022
Valuation date share price	$	8.43
Risk-free interest rate		2.7	%
Expected volatility		40.0	%
Expected dividends		0.0	%
Expected term (years)		5.00
Fair value (in dollars)	$	2.66

New GPO Note

The New GPO Note was recognized as a liability in connection with the settlement of litigation on the Subscription Date at its estimated fair value of $36,583. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the New GPO Note was $36,954. The non-cash gain of $1,411 is recorded in the change of fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2023. The estimated fair value of the New GPO Note was determined based on a trinomial lattice model. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the New GPO Note at December 31, 2023 and on the Subscription Date of June 30, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			June 30, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	3.64
Risk free rate		3.88	%		4.10	%
Yield		14.50	%		15.50	%
Expected volatility		50.00	%		39.00	%
Expected term (years)		4.5			5.0

Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes

The Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes were recognized as a liability in connection with the acquisition on January 27, 2023 at a fair value of $8,635. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible

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Notes were $9,002. The non-cash gain of $673 is recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2023. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes at December 31, 2023 and January 27, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			January 27, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	5.06
Risk free rate		3.92	%		3.60	%
Yield		15.50	%		17.50	%
Expected volatility		50.00	%		40.00	%
Expected term (years)		4.1			5.0

As of December 31, 2023, the difference between the aggregate fair value and the unpaid principal balance of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes is $367.

Era Convertible Note

The Era Convertible Note was recognized as a liability associated with the Company’s strategic commercial partnership on December 8, 2023 at a fair value of $5,500. At December 31, 2023 the fair value of the Era Convertible Note was $5,977. The non-cash loss of $477 is recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2023. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Era Convertible Note at December 31, 2023 and December 8, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			December 8, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	1.33
Risk free rate		4.17	%		4.63	%
Yield		153.24	%		163.43	%
Expected volatility		63.00	%		61.00	%
Expected term (years)		3.9			4.0

Contingent Liabilities from acquisitions

The contingent liabilities from acquisitions are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration and compensation relates to the following acquisitions:

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Curate	$	4	$	883
FrontierView		-	600
Equilibrium	112		43
DT Global	14		53
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	$	130	$	1,579

The Company settled part of the Curate contingent consideration and compensation through an issuance of 83,393 additional shares in a non-cash transaction during the first quarter of 2023 and 83,393 additional shares during the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Company estimated the fair value of the Curate contingent consideration and compensation using a Monte Carlo simulation. These fair value measurements are based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents Level 3 measurements as defined in ASC 820. Significant changes in the key assumptions and inputs could result in a significant change in the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration. The following inputs and assumptions were used to value contingent liabilities from acquisitions as of December 31, 2023:

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	Curate
Risk premium		11.00	%
Risk free rate		5.40	%
Revenue volatility		20.00	%
Expected life (years)	0.3

Liability classified warrants

The Last Out Lender Warrants are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Last Out Lender Warrants (see Note 9, Debt) is calculated using the Black-Scholes calculation with the following inputs:

	December 31, 2023
Common stock fair value	$	1.14
Time to maturity (years)		1.6
Risk-free interest rate		4.45	%
Volatility		122.0	%
Exercise price	$	8.56

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company’s long-lived assets, including property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis when an impairment has occurred. Excluding the impairment of an operating lease asset related to certain unoccupied office space and the impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets as disclosed in Note 5, Leases, Note 7, Intangible Assets, and Note 8, Goodwill, no other impairment events were identified during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Excluding a total of $1,267 earned cash contingent compensation related to FrontierView and Forge being transferred from Level 3 to Level 1 during the December 31, 2022, there were no other transfers of assets or liabilities between levels during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Changes to fair value are recognized as income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

From time to time the Company is a party to various disputes, claims, lawsuits and other regulatory and legal matters, including both asserted and unasserted legal claims, in the ordinary course of business. The status of each such matter, referred to herein as a loss contingency, is reviewed and assessed in accordance with applicable accounting rules regarding the nature of the matter, the likelihood that a loss will be incurred, and the amounts involved.

As discussed in Note 9, "Debt", on June 30, 2023, the Company entered into the Exchange and Settlement Agreement and New GPO Note. Pursuant thereto, on July 3, 2023, (i) the Disputing Lender returned 5,881,723 shares of Class A Common Stock, which the Company subsequently cancelled, (ii) the Company issued the New GPO Note, and (iii) the parties agreed to a mutual settlement and release of all claims (including, but not limited to, any claims by the Investor for additional shares or money damages resulting from the entry into the Merger Agreement), relating to or arising from the conversion of the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, dated December 29, 2020, previously issued by a subsidiary of the pre-business combination FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. to the Investor.

Legal fees are recognized as incurred when the legal services are provided, and therefore are not recognized as part of the loss contingency.

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Note 19. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March14, 2024, the date that these financial statements were available to be issued.

Sale of Board.org

On March 11, 2024, FiscalNote, Inc. (the “Seller”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Exec Connect Intermediate LLC (the “Buyer”) and FiscalNote Boards LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Seller formerly known as Board.org, LLC (“Board.org”), pursuant to which the Seller sold 100% of the equity of Board.org to the Buyer (the “Equity Sale”). As consideration for the Equity Sale, at the closing of the Equity Sale (the “Closing”) the Buyer paid the Seller a base purchase price of $95 million in cash, subject to adjustments based on Closing working capital, indebtedness and transaction expenses, as well as retention payments payable to certain employees of the Company following the Closing (the “Base Purchase Price”). In addition, the Buyer agreed to make a potential cash earn-out payment to the Seller in the amount of $5 million or $8 million, less the amount of certain potential retention payments to certain employees of the Company, subject to the Company’s achievement of certain revenue targets for 2024. $0.8 million of the Base Purchase Price was deposited into escrow to satisfy certain potential post-Closing purchase price adjustments and indemnification claims.

The Purchase Agreement contains representations, warranties and indemnification obligations of the parties customary for transactions similar to those contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. The Buyer has obtained a representation and warranty insurance policy that will provide coverage for certain losses incurred as a result of breaches of certain specified representations and warranties of the Seller contained in the Purchase Agreement, provided that the recovery under such policy is subject to certain exclusions, policy limits and certain other terms and conditions, all as more fully described in the Purchase Agreement. The Seller will not be responsible for any breaches of the representations or warranties other than for breaches of Fundamental Representations or Fraud (as such terms are defined in the Purchase Agreement) beyond the amount held in escrow. Pursuant to a Transition Services Agreement and Employee Lease Agreement entered into in connection with the Closing, the Seller will provide certain transitional support services and employees to Board.org for a period of time following the Closing and Board.org will reimburse the Seller for its direct costs of those services and employees.

Amendment No. 4 to Senior Term Loan

In connection with the completion of the sale of Board.org on March 11, 2024, the Company also entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Senior Term Loan (“Amendment No. 4”), pursuant to which, among other things, the lenders consented to release the liens on Board.org’s assets and permitted the consummation of the sale in exchange for the permanent retirement of $65.7 million (the “Pay-Down Amount”) of term loans under the Senior Term Loan and payment of approximately $7.1 million of related prepayment and exit fees. Amendment No. 4 also requires that upon receipt of any earn-out payment under the Purchase Agreement, the Company will prepay outstanding obligations under the Senior Term Loan in an amount equal to 70% of the net proceeds received from such earn-out payment, together with a prepayment fee and an exit fee, equal to 5.75% of the amount of such prepayment.

In addition, Amendment No. 4 extended the commencement of amortization payments under the Senior Term Loan from August 15, 2025 to August 15, 2026, with such payments to fully amortize the term loans by the maturity date of July 15, 2027. Amendment No. 4 also increased the Company’s minimum liquidity covenant and modified the Company’s minimum ARR and EBITDA covenants, as defined in the Senior Term Loan, in order to appropriately reflect the sale of Board.org and the absence of its future contributions to the Company’s overall financial performance and position.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.

None.

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Limitations on Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of the disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our company’s reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on the evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2023 due to the material weaknesses identified and described below.

In light of the material weaknesses described below, management performed additional analysis and other procedures to ensure that our interim and annual Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Accordingly, management believes that the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the periods presented, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Management's Report on Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of Consolidated Financial Statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

•pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

•provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded properly to allow for the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

•provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, a system of internal control over financial reporting can provide only reasonable assurance and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Further, because of changing conditions, effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting may vary over time.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023 based on the guidelines established in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013 framework) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on its assessment,

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management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2023 due to material weaknesses in our control environment whereby the Company did not maintain (1) adequate controls surrounding access provisioning and monitoring controls surrounding financially relevant systems and applications, (2) adequate controls to account for fair market value changes to financial instruments and (c) adequate controls surrounding stock compensation accounting.

Notwithstanding that we did not identify any uncorrected material misstatements to the consolidated financial statements and there were no changes to previously released financial results as a result of these material weaknesses, the control deficiencies created a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement to the consolidated financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. As a result, management believes that, as of December 31, 2023, our internal control over financial reporting was not effective.

Because we qualify as an emerging growth company under the JOBS Act, this Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.

Material Weaknesses

In connection with the evaluation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described above, management has identified the following deficiencies in our control environment in the current period that constituted material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023:

•Ineffective information technology general controls related to (a) administrative user access to the Company’s information systems that are relevant to the preparation of the financial statements to ensure appropriate segregation of duties and to adequately restrict access to financial applications and data; (b) user access provisioning and monitoring.

•Ineffective controls over the accounting for fair market value changes to financial instruments

•Ineffective controls over the accounting for stock compensation accounting.

Notwithstanding we did not identify any uncorrected material misstatements to the consolidated financial statements and there were no changes to previously released financial results as a result of these material weaknesses, the control deficiencies created a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement to the consolidated financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

Remediation

While we continue the challenging and costly process to implement our plan to remediate these material weaknesses, we cannot predict the success of such plan or the outcome of our assessment of this plan until the remediation initiatives have been completed and have been operating effectively for a sufficient period of time. We can give no assurance that measures we take will remediate the deficiency in internal control or that additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting will not be identified in the future. Our failure to implement and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could result in errors in our financial statements that may lead to a restatement of our financial statements.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Other than the material weaknesses identified and remediation activities described above, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting, as identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, that occurred during the year ended December 31, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B. Other Information.

None.

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Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections.

Not applicable.

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Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.

The information to be included under the captions “Director Nominee Biographies & Qualifications,” “Codes of Business Conduct and Ethics,” and “Audit Committee,” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is hereby incorporated by reference in answer to this item.

Item 11. Executive Compensation.

The information to be included under the captions “Executive Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation,” and “Compensation Committee Report,” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is hereby incorporated by reference in answer to this item.

Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.

The information to be included under the captions “Equity Compensation Plan Information” and “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management,” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is hereby incorporated by reference in answer to this item.

Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.

The information to be included under the captions “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and “Director Independence,” in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is hereby incorporated by reference in answer to this item.

Item 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

The information to be included under the caption “Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fee Information,” if applicable, in the Company’s definitive proxy statement for the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, is hereby incorporated by reference in answer to this item.
 

Part IV

Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Information.

List of documents filed as part of this Report.

Consolidated Financial Statements

The Consolidated Financial Statements for FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. and related notes and the Report of RSM U.S. LLP (PCAOB No. 49) dated March 14, 2024, are included herein in Part II, Item 8.

Financial Statement Schedules

All schedules have been omitted because the information required to be set forth herein is not applicable or is shown in the financial statements or notes thereto.

Exhibits

The exhibits listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Exhibit Index

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Exhibit Number	Description	Incorporation by Reference (where a report is indicated below, that document has been previously filed with the SEC and the applicable exhibit is incorporated by reference thereto)
2.1	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2021, by and among Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (renamed “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.”), Grassroots Merger Sub, Inc. and FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (renamed “FiscalNote Intermediate Holdco, Inc.”).	Annex A to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus filed on July 5, 2022 (File No.333-261483).
2.2	First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 9, 2022, by and among Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. (renamed “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.”), Grassroots Merger Sub, Inc. and FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (renamed “FiscalNote Intermediate Holdco, Inc.”).	Annex A-2 to the Proxy Statement/Prospectus filed on July 5, 2022 (File No.333-261483).
3.1	Certificate of Incorporation of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a/ Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.).	Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
3.2	Bylaws of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a/ Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.).	Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
4.1	Description of Securities.	Exhibit 4.1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 2023
4.2	Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2020, by and among Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant agent.	Exhibit 4.1 of DSAC’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 2, 2020 (File No. 333-249207)
4.3	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement, dated as of March 25, 2022, pursuant to the Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 19, 2021, by and among FiscalNote, Inc., the unitholders listed on Appendix 1 thereto and Legacy FiscalNote.	Exhibit 4.6 of DSAC’s Form S-4/A filed with the SEC on June 27,2022 (File No. 333-261483)
4.4	Form of Warrant	Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2023 (File No. 001-39672)
10.1	Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2022, by and among FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a/ Duddell Street Acquisition Corp.), Duddell Street Holdings Limited and the other Holders signatory thereto.	Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.2+	Form of Indemnification Agreement.	Exhibit 10.6 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.3	Amendment and Restatement Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2022, by and among FiscalNote, Inc., the other borrowers party thereto, the guarantors party thereto, Runway Growth Finance Corp., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders party thereto.	Exhibit 10.7 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.4	Amended and Restated Security Agreement, dated as of October 19, 2020, by and among the persons listed on the signature pages thereto as "Grantors" and those additional entities that thereafter become parties thereto by executing the form of Joinder attached thereto as Annex 1, and Runway Growth Credit Fund Inc. as administrative agent and collateral agent for the lenders.	Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.5+	FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.	Exhibit 10.9 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.6+	FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.	Exhibit 10.10 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.7+	Employment Agreement between FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. and Timothy Hwang	Exhibit 10.18 to DSAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on July 1, 2022 (File No. 333-261483)
10.8+	Employment Agreement between FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. and Josh Resnick	Exhibit 10.19 to DSAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on July 1, 2022 (File No. 333-261483)
10.9+	Employment Agreement between FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. and Jon Slabaugh	Exhibit 10.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 2023
10.10+	Offer Letter between FiscalNote Holdings, Inc, and Richard Henderson	Filed with this report.
10.11+	Form of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. Restricted Stock Unit Award under the FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.	Exhibit 10.12 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)

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10.12+	Form of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.	Exhibit 10.11 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.13+	Form of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. Stock Option Award under the FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan.	Exhibit 10.13 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2022 (File No. 001-396972)
10.14	Sponsor Agreement, dated as of November 7, 2021, by and among Duddell Street Holdings Limited, FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., Duddell Street Acquisition Corp. and certain of its shareholders.	Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 8, 2021 (File No. 333-249207).
10.15+	FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan, effective as of October 5, 2021.	Exhibit 10.14 to DSAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on July 1, 2022 (File No. 333-261483).
10.16+	Amendment No. 1 to FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. Change in Control Severance Plan, effective as of March 22, 2022.	Exhibit 10.15 to DSAC’s Registration Statement on Form S-4/A filed on July 1, 2022 (File No. 333-261483).
10.17#	Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement by and among FiscalNote, Inc., CQ-Roll Call, Inc., Capitol Advantage LLC, VoterVoice, L.L.C. and Sandhill Strategy LLC as Borrowers, the Company, FiscalNote Intermediate Holdco, Inc., FiscalNote Holdings II, Inc., Fireside 21, LLC, Factsquared, LLC, The Oxford Analytica International Group, LLC, Oxford Analytica Inc., FiscalNote Boards LLC, Predata, Inc., Curate Solutions, Inc., Forge.AI, Inc., and Frontier Strategy Group LLC, as Guarantors, Runway Growth Finance Corp., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and each lender party thereto	Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 20, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.18+	Executive Severance Plan, effective as of April 3, 2023	Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 6, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.19#	Joinder and Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement by and among FiscalNote, Inc., CQ-Roll Call, Inc., Capitol Advantage LLC, VoterVoice, L.L.C. and Sandhill Strategy LLC as Borrowers, Dragonfly Eye Limited and Oxford Analytica Limited as New Guarantors, Runway, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and each lender party thereto.	Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 17, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.20#	Amendment No. 3 to Second Amended and Restated Credit and Guaranty Agreement by and among FiscalNote, Inc., CQ-Roll Call, Inc., Capitol Advantage LLC, VoterVoice, L.L.C. and Sandhill Strategy LLC as Borrowers, the Company, FiscalNote Intermediate Holdco, Inc., FiscalNote Holdings II, Inc., Fireside 21, LLC, Factsquared, LLC, The Oxford Analytica International Group, LLC, Oxford Analytica Inc., FiscalNote Boards LLC, Predata, Inc., Curate Solutions, Inc., Forge.AI, Inc., Frontier Strategy Group LLC, Oxford Analytica Ltd. and Dragonfly Eye Ltd., as Guarantors, Runway Growth Finance Corp., as administrative agent and collateral agent, and each lender party thereto.	Exhibit 10.8 to the Current Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9,2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.21	AI Co-Pilot Partnership Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2023, by and between the Registrant, FiscalNote, Inc. and EGT-East, LLC	Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.22	Securities Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2023, by and between the Registrant and EGT-East, LLC	Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.23	Form of Note	Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.24	Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of December 8, 2023, by and between the Registrant and EGT-East, LLC	Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 11, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
10.25	Exchange and Settlement Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2023, including the form of New Note	Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 3, 2023 (File No. 001-39672).
21.1	List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant	Filed with this report.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).	Filed with this report.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a).	Filed with this report.
32	Section 1350 Certifications.	Furnished with this report.
97.1	Clawback Policy, effective as of November 2, 2023	Filed with this report.

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101.INS	Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.	Submitted electronically with this report.
101.SCH	Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema with Embedded Linkbased Documents.	Submitted electronically with this report.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).	Submitted electronically with this report.

+ Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan.

# Portions of this exhibit (indicated by asterisks) have been omitted because the registrant has determined that they are not material and is the type of information that the registrant treats as private and confidential.

Item 16. Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	FISCALNOTE HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: March 14, 2024	By:	/s/ Jon Slabaugh
		Name: Jon Slabaugh
		Title: Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

Signature	Title	Date
/s/ Timothy Hwang	Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director	March 14, 2024
Timothy Hwang	(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Jon Slabaugh	Chief Financial Officer and Chief Investment Officer	March 14, 2024
Jon Slabaugh	(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Gerald Yao	Chief Strategy Officer, Global Head of ESG and Director	March 14, 2024
Gerald Yao
/s/ Paul Donnell	Chief Accounting Officer	March 14, 2024
Paul Donnell	(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ Michael J. Callahan	Director	March 14, 2024
Michael J. Callahan
/s/ Key Compton	Director	March 14, 2024
Key Compton
/s/ Manoj Jain	Director	March 14, 2024
Manoj Jain
/s/ Stanley McChrystal	Director	March 14, 2024
Stanley McChrystal
/s/ Keith Nilsson	Director	March 14, 2024
Keith Nilsson
/s/ Anna Sedgley	Director	March 14, 2024
Anna Sedgley
/s/ Brandon Sweeney	Director	March 14, 2024
Brandon Sweeney
/s/ Conrad Yiu	Director	March 14, 2024
Conrad Yiu

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EX-10.10

Exhibit 10.10

December 14, 2022

Richard Henderson

Dear Richard,

At FiscalNote, we are on a mission to connect the world and its people to the government. Our fast-growing organization provides FiscalNoters with the opportunity to help customers unlock the information they need when they need it, so they can make an impact on the world’s most pressing issues. We are incredibly selective about who we invite to be part of the FiscalNote team, and we believe you have the fierce curiosity and dedication to excellence that helps us achieve our mission.

We are pleased to offer you the position of Chief Revenue Officer with FiscalNote, Inc. (the “Company”), based in Washington, DC reporting to Josh Resnik, President & COO. If you decide to join us, your first full day of employment will be January 3, 2023.

You will receive an employer-determined wage rate of $350,000 annually, which will be paid semi-monthly on the 15th and the last day of the month, in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures. As an exempt employee, you are not eligible for overtime. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in the following short-term incentive plans:

●Our Executive Short-Term Incentive Plan, which provides for cash bonus payouts tied to performance relative to corporate financial goals and individual goals, as set by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof (the “Board”) of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (the Company’s public parent, “FiscalNote”). Your annual target under this plan will be $175,000.

●An annual sales commission opportunity based on revenue growth above certain baseline growth expectations tied to management’s internal budget targets, determined by me subject to approval by the Board. Your annual target for this opportunity will be $175,000. Following the availability of FiscalNote’s Q2 financial results, you will be eligible to receive a “progress payment” representing a portion of your annual commission target, based on the Company’s pacing relative to the annual revenue growth levels established for your commission plan. The progress payment shall range from $0, for pacing towards revenue growth below the threshold for payout under the plan, to $65,625 (75% of half of your annual target) for pacing towards revenue growth at or above target for the plan. You shall be obligated to return any such progress payment to the Company if you leave for any reason prior to fiscal year end. The remainder of your annual commission will be paid as reasonably practicable following the availability of financial results for the year, based on actual performance, in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll procedures.

The Company may modify job titles, salaries, and benefits from time to time as it deems necessary.

If you decide to join the Company, it will be recommended to the Board, following your start date, that FiscalNote grant you:

●An award of 107,500 restricted stock units (RSUs) in respect of shares of its Class A common stock. One-third (1/3) of the RSUs shall vest twelve (12) months after the date your vesting begins, subject to your continuing employment with the Company, and no RSUs shall vest before such date. Thereafter, the remaining RSUs shall vest equal quarterly increments over the next two (2) years, subject to your continuing employment with the Company.

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS	NORTH AMERICA	EUROPE	ASIA
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 6th floor Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 793-5300	Washington, DC, USA Baton Rouge, USA New York, USA	Brussels, Belgium United Kingdom	Gurugram, India Seoul, Korea Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan

●An award of 75,000 performance-based RSUs in respect of shares of its Class A common stock, which shall be subject both to the same time-based vesting schedule applicable to the RSU award described immediately above, as well as achievement of the following stock price appreciation performance targets: (1) 12,000 RSUs upon the common stock trading at $10.00 per share; (2) 15,000 RSUs upon the common stock trading at $12.01 per share; (3) 22,000 RSUs upon the common stock trading at $14.95 per share; and (4) 26,000 RSUs upon the common stock trading at $17.90 per share. In each case, the trading price per share shall be determined based on the average closing price per share of common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange over a measurement period set forth in the applicable RSU award agreement.

●An option to purchase 37,500 shares of its Class A common stock at an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value per share of the common stock on the date of grant, as determined by the Board. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the shares subject to the option shall vest twelve (12) months after the date your vesting begins, subject to your continuing employment with the Company, and no shares shall vest before such date. The remaining shares shall vest in equal quarterly increments over the next three (3) years, subject to your continuing employment with the Company.

●An option to purchase 25,000 shares of its Class A common stock, which shall be subject both to the same time-based vesting schedule applicable to the option award described immediately above, as well as achievement of the following stock price appreciation performance targets: (1) 3,000 options upon the common stock trading at $10.00 per share; (2) 5,000 options upon the common stock trading at $12.01 per share; (3) 7,000 options upon the common stock trading at $14.95 per share; and (4) 10,000 options upon the common stock trading at $17.90 per share. In each case, the trading price per share shall be determined based on the average closing price per share of common stock as reported on the New York Stock Exchange over a measurement period set forth in the applicable option award agreement

Each of these grants shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2022 Long Term Incentive Plan (the “2022 LTIP”), and a Stock Option Agreement or Restricted Stock Unit Agreement, as applicable. No right to any stock is earned or accrued until such time that vesting occurs, nor does the grant confer any right to continue vesting or employment.

In addition, commencing in 2023 and annually thereafter, it will be recommended to the Board that you participate in FiscalNote’s annual grant program established from time to time. Your eligibility for such grants shall be based upon your performance, FiscalNote’s performance, our grant practices for executive-level employees, and availability under the 2022 LTIP. Any such grants will be subject to approval by the Board, the 2022 LTIP and such vesting provisions and other terms as determined by the Board.

If your employment with the Company is terminated without cause, you will be offered a severance package equal to 50% of your annual base salary. We intend that the foregoing severance benefit shall comply with or be exempt from Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations and interpretive guidance issued thereunder. Such

severance benefit would be taxable, and all regular payroll taxes will be withheld. You agree that, as a condition to the receipt of the foregoing severance benefit, you shall (A) return (and thereafter not revoke), within 60 days, a signed, dated general release in a form acceptable to us that, among other things, releases and discharges FiscalNote and its affiliates from all claims and liabilities relating to your employment with the Company and the termination thereof;

(B) return all Company property within your possession and perform all transition and other matters required prior to the termination of employment; and (C) enter into a non-competition / non-solicitation agreement in a form reasonably satisfactory to us.

The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Your benefits insurance will be effective the first of the month, the month after you are hired, and you will have 30 days from your first day of employment to make your benefits selections. Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in a 401(k) retirement plan, transportation stipends, flexible paid time off, and other team member-focused benefits.

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS	NORTH AMERICA	EUROPE	ASIA
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 6th floor Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 793-5300	Washington, DC, USA Baton Rouge, USA New York, USA	Brussels, Belgium United Kingdom	Gurugram, India Seoul, Korea Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan

The Company is excited you’re joining and looks forward to a beneficial and productive relationship. Your employment with the Company is for no specified period and constitutes at-will employment. As a result, you are free to resign at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. Similarly, the Company is free to conclude its employment relationship with you at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

For purposes of federal immigration law, you will be required to provide to the Company documentary evidence of your identity and eligibility for employment in the United States. Such documentation must be provided to us within three (3) business days of your date of hire, or our employment relationship with you may be terminated. Additionally, this offer is contingent upon clearing a reference and background check.

If you have not already done so, we also ask that you disclose to the Company any and all agreements relating to your prior employment that may affect your eligibility to be employed by the Company or limit the manner in which you may be employed. It is the Company’s understanding that any such agreements will not prevent you from performing the duties of your position and you represent that such is the case. Additionally, you agree not to bring any third party confidential information to the Company, including that of your former employer, and that in performing your duties for the Company you will not in any way utilize any such information.

As a condition of your employment, you are also required to sign and comply with a Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement. Please note that we must receive your signed Agreement before your first day of employment.

To accept the Company’s offer, please sign and date this letter. This letter, along with any agreements relating to proprietary rights between you and the Company, set forth the terms of your employment with the Company and supersede any prior representations or agreements including, but not limited to, any representations made during your recruitment, interviews, or pre-employment negotiations, whether written or oral.

We are excited to welcome you to the FiscalNote family and look forward to receiving your acceptance of this offer!

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS	NORTH AMERICA	EUROPE	ASIA
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 6th floor Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 793-5300	Washington, DC, USA Baton Rouge, USA New York, USA	Brussels, Belgium United Kingdom	Gurugram, India Seoul, Korea Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan

Sincerely,

/s/ Josh Resnik	18-Dec-2022
Josh Resnik, President & COO	Date

I have read and accept this employment offer:

/s/ Richard Henderson	16-Dec-2022
Richard Henderson	Date

GLOBAL HEADQUARTERS	NORTH AMERICA	EUROPE	ASIA
1201 Pennsylvania Ave NW, 6th floor Washington, D.C. 20004 (202) 793-5300	Washington, DC, USA Baton Rouge, USA New York, USA	Brussels, Belgium United Kingdom	Gurugram, India Seoul, Korea Hong Kong Singapore Taiwan

EX-21.1

Exhibit 21.1

Subsidiaries of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.

Name of Subsidiary	Jurisdiction of Organization
FiscalNote Intermediate HoldCo, Inc.	Delaware
FiscalNote Holdings II, Inc.	Delaware
FiscalNote, Inc.	Delaware
VoterVoice, L.L.C.	Louisiana
CQ-Roll Call, Inc.	Delaware
Capitol Advantage LLC	Virginia
Sandhill Strategy LLC	District of Columbia
FactSquared, LLC	Delaware
The Oxford Analytica International Group, LLC	Delaware
Oxford Analytica Inc.	New York
Fireside 21, LLC	Delaware
Predata, Inc.	Delaware
Curate Solutions, Inc.	Delaware
Forge.AI, Inc.	Delaware
Frontier Strategy Group LLC	Delaware
DragonFly Eye LLC	Delaware
FiscalNote Europe Limited	Ireland
Shungham Information SPRL	Belgium
FiscalNote India Private Limited, Co.	India
DataHunt Co., Ltd.	Republic of Korea
Aicel Technologies, Inc.	Republic of Korea
Oxford Analytica Europe SAS	France
Oxford Analytica Ltd.	United Kingdom
Frontier Strategy UK Limited	United Kingdom
TimeBase Pty Ltd	Australia
FiscalNote Asia Limited	Hong Kong

Equilibrium World Pte., Ltd.	Singapore
Frontier Strategy Group Asia Pacific Pte. LLC	Singapore
The Orange Polar Bear Company Limited	Taiwan
Dragonfly Eye Pte. Ltd.	Singapore
Dragonfly Eye Limited	United Kingdom

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a)

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Timothy Hwang, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
	a.	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	c.	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

March 14, 2024	/s/ Timothy Hwang
	Timothy Hwang Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

EXHIBIT 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO RULES 13a-14(a) AND 15d-14(a)

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Jon Slabaugh, certify that:

1.	I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.;
2.	Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.	Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:
	a.	Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
	b.	Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
	c.	Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
	d.	Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5.	The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
	a.	All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
	b.	Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls over financial reporting.

March 14, 2024	/s/ Jon Slabaugh
	Jon Slabaugh Chief Financial Officer

EX-32

EXHIBIT 32

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Annual Report of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Timothy Hwang, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

March 14, 2024	/s/ Timothy Hwang
	Timothy Hwang Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

In connection with the Annual Report of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Jon Slabaugh, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:

(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

March 14, 2024	/s/ Jon Slabaugh
	Jon Slabaugh Chief Financial Officer

EX-97.1

EXHIBIT 97.1

 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

CLAWBACK POLICY

Effective as of November 2, 2023

A.OVERVIEW

The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) believes that it is in the best interests of the Company and its stockholders to foster a culture of integrity and accountability reinforced by the Company's executive compensation philosophy, programs and policies, Accordingly, it has adopted this Policy (the “Policy”) to provide for the recovery of erroneously awarded Incentive-based Compensation from Officers. This Policy is intended to comply with Section 10D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), Rule 10D-1 thereunder (“Rule 10D-1”) promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), and applicable rules set forth in The New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual (the “NYSE Rules”).

B.RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION

(1)In the event of an Accounting Restatement, the Company will reasonably promptly recover the Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received in accordance with NYSE Rules and Rule 10D-1 as follows:

(i)After an Accounting Restatement, the Compensation Committee (if composed entirely of independent directors, or in the absence of such a committee, a majority of independent directors serving on the Board) (the “Committee”) shall determine the amount of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received by each Officer and shall promptly notify each Officer with a written notice containing the amount of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation and a demand for repayment or return of such compensation, as applicable.

(a)For Incentive-based Compensation based on (or derived from) the Company’s stock price or total shareholder return, where the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation is not subject to mathematical recalculation directly from the information in the applicable Accounting Restatement:

i.The amount to be repaid or returned shall be determined by the Committee based on a reasonable estimate of the effect of the Accounting Restatement on the Company’s stock price or total shareholder return upon which the Incentive-based Compensation was Received; and

ii.The Company shall maintain documentation of the determination of such reasonable estimate and provide the relevant documentation as required to the NYSE.

(ii)The Committee shall have discretion to determine the appropriate means of recovering Erroneously Awarded Compensation based on the particular facts

and circumstances. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as set forth in Section B(2) below, in no event may the Company accept an amount that is less than the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation in satisfaction of an Officer’s obligations hereunder.

(iii)To the extent that the Officer has already reimbursed the Company for any Erroneously Awarded Compensation Received under any duplicative recovery obligations established by the Company or applicable law, it shall be appropriate for any such reimbursed amount to be credited to the amount of Erroneously Awarded Compensation that is subject to recovery under this Policy.

(iv)To the extent that an Officer fails to repay all Erroneously Awarded Compensation to the Company when due, the Company shall take all actions reasonable and appropriate to recover such Erroneously Awarded Compensation from the applicable Officer. The applicable Officer shall be required to reimburse the Company for any and all expenses reasonably incurred (including legal fees) by the Company in recovering such Erroneously Awarded Compensation in accordance with the immediately preceding sentence.

(2)Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Company shall not be required to take the actions contemplated by Section B(1) above if the Committee (which, as specified above, is composed entirely of independent directors or in the absence of such a committee, a majority of the independent directors serving on the Board) determines that recovery would be impracticable and either of the following conditions are met:

(i)The Committee has determined that the direct expenses paid to a third party to assist in enforcing the Policy would exceed the amount to be recovered. Before making this determination, the Company must make a reasonable attempt to recover the Erroneously Awarded Compensation, documented such attempt(s) and provided such documentation to the NYSE; or

(ii)Recovery would likely cause an otherwise tax-qualified retirement plan, under which benefits are broadly available to employees of the Company, to fail to meet the requirements of Section 401(a)(13) or Section 411(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and regulations thereunder.

C.DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

The Company shall file all disclosures with respect to this Policy required by applicable SEC filings and rules.

D.PROHIBITION OF INDEMNIFICATION

The Company shall not be permitted to insure or indemnify any Officer against (i) the loss of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation that is repaid, returned or recovered pursuant to the terms of this Policy, or (ii) any claims relating to the Company’s enforcement of its rights under this Policy. Further, the Company shall not enter into any agreement that exempts any Incentive-based Compensation that is granted, paid or awarded to an Officer from the application of this Policy or that waives the Company’s right to recovery of any Erroneously Awarded Compensation, and this Policy shall supersede any such agreement (whether entered into before, on or after the Effective Date of this Policy).

E.ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION

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This Policy shall be administered by the Committee, and any determinations made by the Committee shall be final and binding on all affected individuals.

The Committee is authorized to interpret and construe this Policy and to make all determinations necessary, appropriate, or advisable for the administration of this Policy and for the Company’s compliance with NYSE Rules, Section 10D, Rule 10D-1 and any other applicable law, regulation, rule or interpretation of the SEC or NYSE promulgated or issued in connection therewith.

F.AMENDMENT; TERMINATION

The Committee may amend this Policy from time to time in its discretion and shall amend this Policy as it deems necessary. Notwithstanding anything in this Section F to the contrary, no amendment or termination of this Policy shall be effective if such amendment or termination would (after taking into account any actions taken by the Company contemporaneously with such amendment or termination) cause the Company to violate any federal securities laws, SEC rule or NYSE rule.

G.OTHER RECOVERY RIGHTS

This Policy shall be binding and enforceable against all Officers and, to the extent required by applicable law or guidance from the SEC or NYSE, their beneficiaries, heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives. The Committee intends that this Policy will be applied to the fullest extent required by applicable law. Any employment agreement, equity award agreement, compensatory plan or any other agreement or arrangement with an Officer shall be deemed to include, as a condition to the grant of any benefit thereunder, an agreement by the Officer to abide by the terms of this Policy. Any right of recovery under this Policy is in addition to, and not in lieu of, any other remedies or rights of recovery that may be available to the Company under applicable law, regulation or rule or pursuant to the terms of any policy of the Company or any provision in any employment agreement, equity award agreement, compensatory plan, agreement or other arrangement.

H.DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Policy, the following capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth below.

(1)“Accounting Restatement” means an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, including any required accounting restatement to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements (a “Big R” restatement), or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period (a “little r” restatement).

(2)“Clawback Eligible Incentive Compensation” means all Incentive-based Compensation Received by an Officer (i) on or after the effective date of the applicable NYSE rules, (ii) after beginning service as an Officer, (iii) who served as an Officer at any time during the applicable performance period relating to any Incentive-based Compensation (whether or not such Officer is serving at the time the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is required to be repaid to the Company), (iv) while the Company has a class of securities listed on a national securities exchange or a national securities association, and (v) during the applicable Clawback Period (as defined below).

(3)“Clawback Period” means, with respect to any Accounting Restatement, the three completed fiscal years of the Company immediately preceding the Restatement Date (as defined below), and if the Company changes its fiscal year, any transition period of less than

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nine months within or immediately following those three completed fiscal years.

(4)“Erroneously Awarded Compensation” means, with respect to each Officer in connection with an Accounting Restatement, the amount of Clawback Eligible Incentive Compensation that exceeds the amount of Incentive-based Compensation that otherwise would have been Received had it been determined based on the restated amounts, computed without regard to any taxes paid.

(5)“Officer” means each individual who is currently or was previously designated as an “officer” of the Company as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) under the Exchange Act. For the avoidance of doubt, the identification of an Officer for purposes of this Policy shall include each “executive officer” who is or was identified pursuant to Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K as well as the principal financial officer and principal accounting officer (or, if there is no principal accounting officer, the controller).

(6)“Financial Reporting Measures” means measures determined and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and all other measures derived wholly or in part from such measures. Stock price and total shareholder return (and any measures that are derived wholly or in part from stock price or total shareholder return) shall, for purposes of this Policy, be considered Financial Reporting Measures. A Financial Reporting Measure need not be presented in the Company’s financial statements or included in a filing with the SEC. For the avoidance of doubt, Financial Reporting Measures shall also include key performance indicators used by management in operating the Company’s business, including run rate revenue, gross retention and net revenue retention.

(7)“Incentive-based Compensation” means any compensation that is granted, earned or vested based wholly or in part upon the attainment of a Financial Reporting Measure.

(8) “NYSE” means the New York Stock Exchange.

(9)“Received” means, with respect to any Incentive-based Compensation, actual or deemed receipt, and Incentive-based Compensation shall be deemed received in the Company’s fiscal period during which the Financial Reporting Measure specified in the Incentive-based Compensation award is attained, even if the payment or grant of the Incentive-based Compensation to the Officer occurs after the end of that period.

(10)“Restatement Date” means the earlier to occur of (i) the date the Board, a committee of the Board or the officers of the Company authorized to take such action if Board action is not required, concludes, or reasonably should have concluded, that the Company is required to prepare an Accounting Restatement, or (ii) the date a court, regulator or other legally authorized body directs the Company to prepare an Accounting Restatement.

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Exhibit A

ATTESTATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CLAWBACK POLICY

By my signature below, I acknowledge and agree that:

•I have received and read the attached Executive Compensation Clawback Policy (the “Policy”).

•I hereby agree to abide by all of the terms of this Policy both during and after my employment with the Company, including, without limitation, by promptly repaying or returning any Erroneously Awarded Compensation to the Company as determined in accordance with this Policy.

Signature:

Printed Name:

Date:

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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Mar. 01, 2024

Jun. 30, 2023

Document Type

10-K

Amendment Flag

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Document Period End Date

Dec. 31, 2023

Document Fiscal Year Focus

2023

Document Fiscal Period Focus

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Entity Registrant Name

FISCALNOTE HOLDINGS, INC.

Entity Central Index Key

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Entity Current Reporting Status

Yes

Entity Interactive Data Current

Yes

Current Fiscal Year End Date

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Entity Filer Category

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Entity Shell Company

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Entity Small Business

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Entity Emerging Growth Company

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Entity Ex Transition Period

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ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag

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Entity File Number

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Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code

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Entity Tax Identification Number

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Entity Address, Address Line One

1201 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 6th Floor

Entity Address, City or Town

Washington, D.C.

Entity Address, State or Province

WA

Entity Address, Postal Zip Code

20004

City Area Code

202

Local Phone Number

793-5300

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Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer

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Entity Voluntary Filers

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Entity Public Float

$ 290,009,098

Auditor Firm ID

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Auditor Name

RSM US LLP

Auditor Location

McLean, Virginia

Documents Incorporated by Reference

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the “Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A, not later than 120 days after the close of the registrant’s fiscal year, are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Except with respect to information specifically incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Proxy Statement is not deemed to be filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding

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Title of 12(b) Security

Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share

Trading Symbol

NOTE

Security Exchange Name

NYSE

Common Class B

Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding

8,290,921

Warrants to purchase one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per share

Title of 12(b) Security

Warrants to purchase one share of Class A common stock, each at an exercise price of $11.50 per warrant

Trading Symbol

NOTE.WS

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NYSE

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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 16,451	$ 60,388
Restricted cash	849	835
Short-term investments	7,134
Accounts receivable, net	16,931	14,909
Costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net	3,326	2,794
Prepaid expenses	2,593	4,315
Other current assets	2,521	2,764
Total current assets	49,805	86,005
Property and equipment, net	6,141	7,325
Capitalized software costs, net	13,372	13,946
Noncurrent costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net	4,257	3,976
Operating lease assets	17,782	21,005
Goodwill	187,703	194,362
Customer relationships, net	53,917	56,348
Database, net	18,838	21,020
Other intangible assets, net	18,113	28,728
Other non-current assets	633	442
Total assets	370,561	433,157
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	105	68
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	12,909	13,739
Deferred revenue, current portion	43,530	35,569
Customer deposits	3,032	3,252
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions, current portion	130	696
Operating lease liabilities, current portion	3,066	6,709
Other current liabilities	2,878	2,079
Total current liabilities	65,650	62,112
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	222,310	161,980
Deferred tax liabilities	2,178	714
Deferred revenue, net of current portion	875	918
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions, net of current portion		883
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	26,162	29,110
Public and private warrant liabilities	4,761	18,892
Other non-current liabilities	5,166	13,858
Total liabilities	327,102	288,467
Commitment and contingencies (Note 18)
Stockholders' equity:
Additional paid-in capital	860,485	846,205
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(622)	(785)
Accumulated deficit	(816,416)	(700,743)
Total stockholders' equity	43,459	144,690
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	370,561	433,157
Common Class A
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock value	11	12
Common Class B
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock value	$ 1	$ 1

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Common Class A
Common stock par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	121,679,829	123,125,595
Common stock, shares, outstanding	121,679,829	123,125,595
Common Class B
Common stock par value	$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized	9,000,000	9,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued	8,290,921	8,290,921
Common stock, shares, outstanding	8,290,921	8,290,921

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues:
Total revenues		$ 132,645	$ 113,765
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenues	[1]	40,251	31,937
Research and development	[1]	18,186	20,736
Sales and marketing	[1]	45,722	42,678
Editorial	[1]	17,869	15,956
General and administrative	[1]	65,550	77,801
Amortization of intangible assets	[1]	11,509	10,451
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets	[1]	32,064
Transaction (gains) costs, net	[1]	(767)	2,395
Total operating expenses	[1]	230,384	201,954
Operating loss		(97,739)	(88,189)
Interest expense, net		29,940	95,741
Change in fair value of financial instruments		(15,983)	(12,747)
Gain on PPP loan upon extinguishment			(7,667)
Loss on debt extinguishment, net			45,250
Loss on settlement		3,474	11,700
Other expense, net		68	1,045
Net loss before income taxes		(115,238)	(221,511)
Provision (benefit) from income taxes		223	(3,254)
Net loss		(115,461)	(218,257)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		163	(154)
Total comprehensive loss		(115,298)	(218,411)
Net loss		(115,461)	(218,257)
Deemed dividend			(26,570)
Net loss used to compute basic loss per share		(115,461)	(244,827)
Net loss used to compute diluted loss per share		$ (115,461)	$ (244,827)
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic		$ (0.88)	$ (3.68)
Diluted		$ (0.88)	$ (3.68)
Weighted average shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders:
Basic		131,400,109	66,513,704
Diluted		131,400,109	66,513,704
Subscription
Revenues:
Total revenues		$ 119,082	$ 100,522
Advisory, advertising, and other
Revenues:
Total revenues		$ 13,563	$ 13,243

[1] (1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expenses, as follows:       Years Ended December 31,       2023     2022   Cost of revenues   $ 283     $ 81   Research and development     1,384       1,007   Sales and marketing     2,057       762   Editorial     400       603   General and administrative     22,933       35,594  

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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Stock-based compensation expenses	$ 1,803
Cost of Revenues
Stock-based compensation expenses	283	$ 81
Research and Development
Stock-based compensation expenses	1,384	1,007
Sales and Marketing Expense
Stock-based compensation expenses	2,057	762
Editorial
Stock-based compensation expenses	400	603
General and Administrative
Stock-based compensation expenses	$ 22,933	$ 35,594

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Total	Cumulative-Effect Adjustment	Common Class A	Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock	Preferred Stock	Preferred Stock Common Class A	Common Stock	Common Stock Common Class A	Common Stock Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Additional Paid-in Capital Common Class A	Additional Paid-in Capital Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Deficit	Accumulated Deficit Cumulative-Effect Adjustment	Accumulated Deficit Common Class A
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2021	$ (482,045)												$ (631)	$ (481,414)
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021					49,552,808
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021					$ 449,211
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021							18,346,466
Change in par value							$ 2			$ (2)
Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value					$ 26,570
Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value	(26,570)									(24,351)				(2,219)
Issuance of Class A Common Stock upon redemption of preferred stock			$ 475,781			$ (475,781)		$ 5			$ 475,776
Issuance of Class A Common Stock upon redemption of preferred stock, shares						(49,552,808)		47,595,134
Issuance of Class A Common Stock upon exercise of public warrants			4,763								4,763
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of public warrants, shares								614,478
Issuance of Class A common stock upon vesting of restricted share units, shares								305,671
Exercise of stock options			453								86					$ 367
Exercise of stock options, shares								821,117
Shares issued in business acquisitions			8,590	$ 346,797					$ 6		8,590	$ 346,791
Shares issued in business acquisitions, shares								859,016	62,664,098
Repurchase of common stock (Note 18)	(88)													(88)
Repurchase of common stock, shares (Note 18)							(9,785)
Stock-based compensation expense	38,090									37,222				868
Stock-based compensation expense, shares							220,321
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation and option exercises	(2,670)									(2,670)
Net loss	(218,257)													(218,257)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	(154)												(154)
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2022	144,690	$ (212)					$ 13			846,205			(785)	(700,743)	$ (212)
Balance, share at Dec. 31, 2022							131,416,516
Issuance of Class A common stock upon vesting of restricted share units, shares								1,987,641
Issuance of Class A common stock upon settlement of contingent consideration			281								281
Issuance of Class A common stock upon settlement of contingent consideration, shares								209,261
Exercise of stock options	366									366
Exercise of stock options, shares							251,099
Return of common stock, value	(21,410)						$ (1)			(21,409)
Return of common stock, shares							(5,881,723)
Shares issued in business acquisitions			9,539								9,539
Shares issued in business acquisitions, shares								1,885,149
Issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan			$ 318								$ 318
Issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock purchase plan, shares								102,807
Stock-based compensation expense	27,057									27,057
Withholding taxes on net share settlement of stock-based compensation and option exercises	(1,872)									(1,872)
Net loss	(115,461)													(115,461)
Foreign currency translation gain (loss)	163												163
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2023	$ 43,459						$ 12			$ 860,485			$ (622)	$ (816,416)
Balance, share at Dec. 31, 2023							129,970,750

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities:
Net loss	$ (115,461)	$ (218,257)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation	1,348	1,238
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized software development costs	27,369	19,545
Amortization of deferred costs to obtain revenue contracts	3,617	2,786
Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets	32,064
Non-cash operating lease expense	3,264	6,614
Stock-based compensation	27,057	38,047
Non-cash earnout benefit	(530)	(238)
Loss on settlement	3,474	11,700
Bad debt expense	423	142
Change in fair value of acquisition contingent consideration	(2,043)	(2,121)
Change in fair value of financial instruments	15,983	12,747
Deferred income tax provision (benefit)	72	(3,076)
Paid-in-kind interest, net	6,060	10,958
Other non-cash items	32	260
Non-cash interest expense	3,919	52,044
Loss on debt extinguishment, net		45,250
Gain on PPP loan forgiveness		(7,667)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net	(287)	(3,941)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,421	422
Costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts, net	(4,443)	(4,129)
Other non-current assets	(180)	(395)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(6,426)	(2,113)
Deferred revenue	4,123	4,780
Customer deposits	(198)	93
Other current liabilities	269	(1,938)
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions, net of current portion	(39)	(1,567)
Lease liabilities	(6,626)	(8,589)
Other non-current liabilities	210	274
Net cash used in operating activities	(35,494)	(72,625)
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures	(7,938)	(11,367)
Cash paid for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(5,010)	1,125
Purchase of investments	(7,369)
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,317)	(10,242)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from Business Combination		175,000
Issuance costs of common stock		(45,242)
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs	11,500	166,014
Principal payments of long-term debt	(107)	(189,105)
Proceeds from exercise of public warrants		4,498
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and ESPP purchases	684	453
Repurchase of common stock		(88)
Net cash provided by financing activities	12,077	111,530
Effects of exchange rates on cash	(189)	(449)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash	(43,923)	28,214
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period	61,223	33,009
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period	17,300	61,223
Supplemental Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Acquisition of warrant liabilities		34,947
Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value		26,570
Issuance of common stock in connection with business acquisitions	9,539	8,590
Warrants issued in conjunction with long-term debt issuance	178	436
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of public warrants		265
Fees payable to debt holders settled through increase of debt principal		100
Property and equipment purchases in accounts payable	161
Supplemental Cash Flow Activities:
Cash paid for interest	20,679	35,157
Cash paid for taxes	$ 55	55
Class A Common Stock
Supplemental Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock upon redemption of preferred stock		475,781
Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock
Supplemental Noncash Investing and Financing Activities:
Issuance of common stock in connection with Business Combination		$ 346,797

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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

1. Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business

FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (“FiscalNote,” or the “Company”) is a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. It delivers critical, actionable legal and policy insights in a rapidly evolving political and regulatory and macroeconomic environment. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) technology, other technologies with analytics, workflow tools, and expert peer insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage policy, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. FiscalNote ingests unstructured legislative and regulatory data, and employs AI and data science to deliver structured, relevant and actionable information in order to facilitate key operational and strategic decisions by global enterprises, midsized and smaller businesses, government institutions, trade groups, and nonprofits. FiscalNote delivers that intelligence through its suite of public policy and issues management products. The Company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

On July 29, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2021, and as amended on May 9, 2022, (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Old FiscalNote”), Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“DSAC”), and Grassroots Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of DSAC (“Merger Sub” and, together with DSAC, the “DSAC Parties”). Pursuant to these transactions, Merger Sub merged with and into Old FiscalNote, with Old FiscalNote becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of DSAC (the “Business Combination” and, collectively with the other transactions described in the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”). In connection with the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), DSAC domesticated and continued as a Delaware corporation under the name of “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.” (“New FiscalNote”). Unless the context otherwise requires, references in these notes to the financial statements to the “Company,” “FiscalNote,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the business of Old FiscalNote, which became the business of New FiscalNote and its subsidiaries following the Closing.

Basis of Presentation and Interim Financial Information

We accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer and DSAC as the accounting acquiree. This determination was primarily based on:
 

•Old FiscalNote stockholders having the largest voting interest in New FiscalNote;

•the board of directors of New FiscalNote having ten members, and Old FiscalNote’s former stockholders having the ability to nominate the majority of the members of the board of directors;

•Old FiscalNote management continuing to hold executive management roles for the post-combination company and being responsible for the day-to-day operations;

•the post-combination company assuming the Old FiscalNote name;

•New FiscalNote maintaining the pre-existing Old FiscalNote headquarters; and

•the intended strategy of New FiscalNote being a continuation of Old FiscalNote’s strategy.
 

Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Old FiscalNote issuing stock for the net assets of DSAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of DSAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

While DSAC was the legal acquirer in the Business Combination, because Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer, the historical financial statements of Old FiscalNote became the historical financial statements of the combined company, upon the consummation of the Business Combination. As a result, the financial statements included in the consolidated financial statements reflect (i) the historical operating results of Old FiscalNote prior to the Business Combination; (ii) the combined results of the Company and Old FiscalNote following the closing of the Business

Combination; (iii) the assets and liabilities of Old FiscalNote at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented.

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company has converted the equity structure for the periods prior to the Business Combination to reflect the number of shares of New FiscalNote’s common stock issued to Old FiscalNote’s stockholders in connection with the recapitalization transaction based on an exchange ratio of 1.187 (the "Exchange Ratio"), determined pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination. As such, the shares, corresponding capital amounts and earnings per share, as applicable, related to Old FiscalNote’s, convertible preferred stock, and common stock prior to the Business Combination have been retroactively converted as shares by applying the Exchange Ratio.

Liquidity

Historically the Company’s cash flows from operations have not been sufficient to fund its current operating model and the Company funded operations through raising equity and debt. The Company's ability to maintain its minimum cash requirement, fund its future cash interest requirements under its senior term loan and fund its operations depend in part on general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions that may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company continues to closely monitor expenses to assess whether any immediate, or long-term changes, are necessary to maintain compliance with its financial covenants.

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments were $24,434 as of December 31, 2023, compared with $61,223 as of December 31, 2022. Further, the Company had negative working capital (excluding cash, restricted cash, and short-term investments) of $40,279 and $37,330 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of $816,416 and $700,743 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and has incurred net losses of $115,461 and $218,257 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Management expects that significant on-going operating and capital expenditures will be necessary to continue to implement the Company’s business plan of entering new markets, future acquisitions, and infrastructure and product development.

In addition, as disclosed in Note 9, “Debt”, the Company is subject to certain financial covenants. The Company’s ability to maintain compliance with these financial covenants are based on the Company’s current expectations regarding continued growth in revenues, collections, cost structure, current cash burn rate and other operating assumptions.

The Company believes our cash on hand at December 31, 2023, net proceeds from the sale of Board.org (see Note 19, Subsequent Events ), proceeds from our expected product sales, and available borrowings under our Senior Term Loan for certain acquisition activity, will be sufficient to meet our obligations and our required covenants for at least the next twelve months from the date of this filing.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of:

•revenue recognition;

•the average period of benefit associated with costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts;

•the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for business combinations;

•the useful lives of intangible assets;

•capitalization of software development costs;

•valuation of financial instruments;

•impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets;

•the fair value of certain stock awards issued;

•the fair value of certain consideration issued as part of business combinations;

•the recognition, measurement, and valuation of current and deferred income taxes and uncertain tax positions; and

•the incremental borrowing rate used to calculate lease balances.

Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, which forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Segments

The Company operates as one operating segment. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Over the past several years, the Company has completed a number of acquisitions. These acquisitions have allowed the Company to expand its offerings, presence, and reach in various market segments. While the Company has offerings in multiple market segments and operates in multiple countries, the Company’s business operates in one operating segment because the Company’s CODM evaluates the Company’s financial information and resources, and assesses the performance of these resources, on a consolidated basis.

Concentrations of Risks

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company generally maintains its cash and cash equivalents with various nationally recognized financial institutions. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at times exceed amounts guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Company does not require collateral for accounts receivable. The Company maintains an allowance for its doubtful accounts receivable due to estimated credit losses. This allowance is based upon historical loss patterns, the number of days billings are past due, an evaluation of the potential risk of loss associated with delinquent accounts and current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss patterns. The Company records the allowance against bad debt expense through the consolidated statements of operations, included in sales and marketing expense, up to the amount of revenues recognized to date. Any incremental allowance is recorded as an offset to deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets. Receivables are written off and charged against the recorded allowance when the Company has exhausted collection efforts without success.

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Revenue derived from the U.S. Federal Government was 16% and 18% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, assets located in the United States were approximately 85% and 92% percent of total assets.

No vendors and two vendors individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s accounts payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no vendor and one vendor represented more than 10% of the total purchases made.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation(s) (upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to its customers) in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company has elected to exclude sales and similar taxes from the transaction price.

The Company determines the amount of revenue to be recognized through the application of the following steps:

(i)identification of contracts with customers,

(ii)identification of distinct performance obligations in the contract,

(iii)determination of contract transaction price,

(iv)allocation of contract transaction price to the performance obligations, and

(v)determination of revenue recognition based on timing of satisfaction of the performance obligation(s).

The Company derives its revenues from subscription revenue arrangements and advisory, advertising, and other revenues.

Subscription Revenue

Subscription revenue consists of revenue earned from subscription-based arrangements that provide customers the right to use the Company’s software and products in a cloud-based infrastructure. Subscription revenue is driven primarily by the number of active licenses, the types of products and the price of the subscriptions. The Company also earns subscription-based revenue by licensing to customers its digital content, including transcripts, news and analysis, images, video, and podcast data. Subscription revenue is generally non-refundable regardless of the actual use and is recognized ratably over the non-cancellable contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is the date the Company’s service is first made available to customers.

The Company's contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple services. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual promises separately if they are distinct performance obligations. Determining whether services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the standalone selling price (“SSP”) for each distinct performance obligation. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, such as when the Company does not sell the services separately, the Company determines the SSP using available information, including market conditions and other observable inputs.

The Company typically invoices its customers annually. Typical payment terms provide that customers pay within 30 days of invoice. Amounts that have been invoiced are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue, depending on whether transfer of control to customers has occurred.

Deferred revenue results from amounts billed to or cash received from customers in advance of the revenue being recognized.

Contract assets represent a conditional right to consideration for satisfied performance obligations that become a receivable when the conditions are satisfied. Contract assets are generated when contractual billing schedules differ from the timing of revenue recognition or cash collection and are included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Advisory, Advertising, and Other Revenues

Advisory revenue is typically earned under contracts for specific deliverables and is non-recurring in nature, although the Company may sell different advisory services to repeat customers. One-time advisory revenue is invoiced according to the terms of the contract, usually delivered to the customer over a short period of time, during which revenue is recognized.

Advertising revenue is primarily generated by delivering advertising in its publications (Roll Call and CQ) in both print and digital formats. Revenue for print advertising is recognized upon publication of the advertisement. Revenue for digital advertising is recognized over the period of the advertisement or, if the contract contains impression guarantees, based on delivered impressions.

Book revenue is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer, which is when control of the product is transferred to the customer. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment activity and are expensed as incurred.

Events revenue is deferred and only recognized when the event has taken place and is included in other revenues.

Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts

The Company capitalizes incremental costs of obtaining a contract. Certain sales commissions are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Sales commissions incurred for obtaining new contracts are deferred and then amortized as selling and marketing expenses on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that the Company has determined to be approximately four years. The four-year amortization period was determined based on several factors, including the nature of the technology and proprietary data underlying the services being purchased, customer contract renewal rates and industry competition. The Company updates its estimate of the period of benefit periodically and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the period of benefit could change significantly. Such changes, if any, are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate. The Company has elected to use a practical expedient to expense commissions for renewal contracts when the renewal period is 12 months or less. The Company does not have material costs to fulfill contracts with customers.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues primarily consists of expenses related to hosting the Company’s service, the costs of data center capacity, amortization of developed technology and capitalized software development costs, certain fees paid to various third parties for the use of their technology, services, or data, costs of compensation, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for employees associated with providing professional services and other direct costs of production. Also included in cost of revenues are costs related to develop, publish, print, and deliver publications.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The Company considers cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2023, over 57% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

In 2017, as an incentive for entering into a lease and building out the Company’s head office in Washington, D.C., the District granted to the Company $750 to finance the security deposit of the new office. The Company is required to meet certain covenants, such as maintaining its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and may have to reimburse the District if the covenants are not met. The amount of the grant is reflected as restricted cash, including any interest earned, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Investments

The Company has invested in highly liquid investments that have investment-grade ratings. These investments are accounted for at fair value through the consolidated statement of operations. The Company is able to easily liquidate these into cash; accordingly, the Company has presented these investments as available for current operations and are presented as short-term investments within current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Purchases and sales of short-term investments are classified in the investing section of our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which generally are five years for furniture and fixtures, three years for equipment, and the shorter of the useful life or the lease term for leasehold improvements. Software license fees for externally purchased software are capitalized and amortized over the life of the license. Property and equipment are evaluated for impairment in accordance with management’s policy for finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets (see Note 7, Intangible Assets).

Capitalized Software Development Costs

The Company capitalizes costs to develop software for internal use, including website development costs, when it is determined the development efforts will result in new or additional functionality or new products. Costs incurred prior to meeting these criteria and costs associated with implementation activities and ongoing maintenance are expensed as incurred and included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Costs capitalized as internal use software are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life that the Company has determined to be three years. Amortization of capitalized software development costs is included in the costs

of revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Software development costs are evaluated for impairment in accordance with management’s policy for finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets (see Note 7, Intangible Assets).

Business Combinations

The Company must estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at the acquisition date. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of the assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets

The Company recognizes acquisition-related intangible assets, such as customer relationships and developed technology, in connection with business combinations. The Company amortizes the cost of acquisition-related intangible assets that have finite useful lives generally on a straight-line basis. The Company evaluates acquisition-related intangibles and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups are measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. This includes assumptions about future prospects for the business that the asset group relates to and typically involves computations of the estimated future cash flows to be generated by these businesses. Based on these judgments and assumptions, the Company determines whether the Company needs to take an impairment charge to reduce the value of the asset group stated on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets to reflect its estimated fair value. When the Company considers such assets to be impaired, the amount of impairment the Company recognizes is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $6,223 (see Note 7, Intangible Assets). There were no impairments of long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For purposes of assessing potential impairment, the Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units based on the price a market participant would be willing to pay in a potential sale of the reporting unit, and compares this amount to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the Company determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be required. The annual goodwill impairment test is performed on October 1st.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $25,841 (see Note 8, Goodwill). There were no impairments of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at the inception of the contract. The Company’s leases include certain variable lease payments associated with non-lease components, such as common area maintenance costs and real estate taxes, which are generally charged based on actual amounts incurred by the lessor. The non-lease components are combined with the lease component to account for both as a single lease component.

Lease liabilities, which represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, and corresponding right-of-use assets, which represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of fixed future payments over the lease term. The Company calculates the present value of future payments using a discount rate equal to the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. For operating leases, lease expense relating to fixed payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and lease expense relating to variable payments is expensed as incurred. The Company did not have any finance leases at January 1, 2022 (date of adoption), December 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2023. The Company records costs

associated with leases within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The Company subleases certain leased office spaces to third parties and recognizes sublease income on a straight-line basis over the sublease term as an offset to lease expense as part of the general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Warrant Liabilities

The Company evaluates its financial instruments, including its outstanding warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. The Company has outstanding public and private warrants, both of which do not meet the criteria for equity classification and are accounted for as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the warrants as liabilities at fair value and adjusts the warrants to fair value at each reporting period. The warrant liabilities are subject to re-measurement at each balance sheets date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation awards consist of stock options and restricted stock units (collectively “stock-based awards”). The Company has historically issued stock options with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the underlying stock price. Prior to the completion of the Business Combination and listing of the Company’s Class A common stock on the public stock exchange, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock underlying the stock options was determined based on then-current valuation estimates at the time of grant. Because such grants occurred prior to the public trading of the Company’s Class A common stock, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock was typically determined with assistance of periodic valuation analyses from an independent third-party valuation firm.

The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For share-based awards with performance conditions, the Company periodically assesses whether the performance conditions have been met or are probable of being met in order to determine the timing and amount of compensation expense to be recognized for each reporting period. Compensation expense for all option awards is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the option’s vesting period. These amounts are reduced by the forfeitures as the forfeitures occur.

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period that includes the enactment date.

Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that are expected to be realized based on the weighting of positive and negative evidence. Future realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character (for example, ordinary income or capital gain) within the carryback or carryforward periods available under the applicable tax law. The Company regularly reviews the deferred tax assets for recoverability based on historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. The Company’s judgments regarding future profitability may change due to many factors, including future market conditions and the ability to successfully execute its business plans and/or tax planning strategies. Should there be a change in the ability to recover deferred tax assets, the tax provision would increase or decrease in the period in which the assessment is changed.

The Company’s tax positions are subject to income tax audits by multiple tax jurisdictions throughout the world. The Company recognizes the tax benefit of an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable upon examination by the taxing authority, solely based on its technical merits. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit which is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement with the

taxing authority. The Company recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision.

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of the Company’s major foreign subsidiaries is generally the local currency. All assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions are translated using historical exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded as a separate component on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the period and historically have not been material.

Currency gains and losses on the translation of intercompany loans made to foreign subsidiaries that are of a long-term investment nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Related Party Transactions

From time to time the Company has entered into related party transactions with certain of the Company's directors and officers. These transactions have historically included term loans, convertible debt, and convertible preferred stock.

Fair Value Measurements

The Company accounts for assets and liabilities in accordance with accounting standards that define fair value and establish a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or a nonrecurring basis. Fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Accounting standards include disclosure requirements relating to the fair values used for certain financial instruments and establish a fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes valuation inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of three levels:
 

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Assets or liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity; instruments valued based on the best available data, some of which is internally developed, and considers risk premiums that a market participant would require.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280) guidance for segment reporting. The new guidance amends segment reporting to include significant segment expenses. The guidance will be effective for the Company's year beginning January 1, 2024. The Company does not expect that this guidance will have a significant impact on our disclosures.

The Company has evaluated all issued Accounting Standards Updates and believes the adoption of these standards will not have a material impact on its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, balance sheets, or cash flows.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in the ASU enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization, disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories, and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal

years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption allowed. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our financial disclosures.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (ASC 842) guidance for the accounting for leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheets for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2022 using the effective date method. By applying ASU 2016-02 at the adoption date, as opposed to at the beginning of the earliest period presented, the Company's reporting for periods prior to January 1, 2022 continues to be in accordance with Leases (ASC 840). The Company elected the package of practical expedients which permits carrying forward historical accounting positions around lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs for all leases commencing prior to January 1, 2022. The Company also made a policy election to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of its leases and to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less at the commencement date from the lease asset and lease liability recognition and measurement requirements under ASC 842. Adoption of the standard on January 1, 2022 resulted in the recording of $25,912 of operating lease assets and $42,324 of operating lease liabilities. The difference between the operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities at transition represented previously recognized deferred rent, lease incentives, and sublease loss liabilities. The Company did not adjust the prior period balance sheets. Adoption of the standard did not impact our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 5, Leases for required disclosures related to leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13") guidance with respect to measuring credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables. The guidance eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold that was previously required prior to recognizing a credit loss on financial instruments. The credit loss estimate now reflects an entity's current estimate of all future expected credit losses. Under the previous guidance, an entity only considered past events and current conditions. The Company adopted ASC 2016-13 on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a $212 cumulative-effect adjustment to accumulated deficit on the consolidated balance sheets, our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable changed from $468 at December 31, 2022 to $680 at January 1, 2023.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes guidance modifying the requirements for the accounting for income taxes. The simplifications include changes in the accounting for (i) intra-period tax allocations, (ii) outside basis differences in business combinations, (iii) interim provisions, (iv) step-up in tax basis goodwill and (v) franchise and other taxes partially based on income, among other changes. The Company adopted ASC 2019-12 on January 1, 2022. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06 Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (ASC 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (ASC 815-40) ("ASU 2020-06") guidance modifying the requirements for the accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. The modifications eliminate certain accounting models for convertible debt instruments, eliminate certain requirements for equity classification of embedded derivatives and align earnings per share calculations for convertible instruments. The Company adopted ASC 2020-06 on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASC 2020-06 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08 Business Combinations (ASC 805) Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers guidance requiring entities to apply ASC 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, including contract assets and contract liabilities arising from revenue contracts with customers and other similar contracts that are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606, at fair value on the acquisition date. Under the new guidance the acquirer will recognize contract assets and contract liabilities at the same amounts recorded by the acquiree. The modifications improve comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The Company adopted ASC 2021-08 on January 1, 2022. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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4. Business Combinations

2023 Acquisitions

Dragonfly Acquisition

On January 27, 2023, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Dragonfly Eye Limited ("Dragonfly"), a UK-based SaaS-based geopolitical and security intelligence provider of actionable data and analysis delivered through Dragonfly's SaaS-based, proprietary Security Intelligence and Analysis Service subscription platform and API.

The aggregate purchase price consisted of (i) $5.6 million in cash (£4.5 million pounds sterling), (ii) 1,885,149 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, and (iii) $11.1 million (£8.9 million pounds sterling) in aggregate principal amount of subordinated convertible promissory notes (“Seller Convertible Notes”). The purchase price was subject to customary adjustments based on working capital and the amount of Dragonfly’s transaction expenses and net indebtedness that remain unpaid as of the closing date, and indemnification obligations for certain claims made following the Closing Date. The Company incurred expenses of $1,272 in connection with the transaction during the year ended December 31,

2023 (inclusive of $446 of amounts paid on January 27, 2023 that were recognized as expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023).

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Dragonfly consisted of the following:

Cash	$	5,617
Fair value of Class A common stock		9,539
Fair value of Seller Convertible Notes		8,635
Fair value of contingent consideration		1,445
Total	$	25,236

The Class A common stock issued as consideration as part of the acquisition of Dragonfly represents non-cash activity on the consolidated statement of stockholders equity and consolidated statement of cash flows.

Additionally, the sellers were eligible to receive an additional payment from the Company of up to approximately $4.3 million, (£3.5) million pounds sterling, (the “Earnout”) based on the achievement of certain U.S. GAAP revenue targets for 2023 by Dragonfly. In the event any part of the Earnout becomes payable, the Company may satisfy its payment obligations to the sellers with cash or common stock, pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement. The 2023 revenue targets for the earnout were not met.

Certain employees of Dragonfly are eligible for employee earnout bonus awards ("Employee Earnout Awards") based on 2024 revenue targets. The Employee Earnout Awards are subject to forfeiture in the event that Dragonfly does not achieve its revenue target or these employees terminate their employment. Any Employee Earnout Awards that are forfeited are reallocated to the other eligible employees. No expense was recognized for such awards for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	607
Current assets, net		3,690
Property and equipment, net		18
Intangible assets		9,600
Deferred revenues		(3,933	)
Current liabilities		(1,764	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,517	)
Total net assets acquired		6,701
Goodwill		18,535
Total purchase price	$	25,236

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Customer relationships	$	7,300	6,10
Developed technology		1,750		10
Tradename		550		3
Total intangible assets acquired	$	9,600

The estimated fair values of the customer relationships, developed technology and tradename were determined using the income approach. The approaches used to estimate the fair values use significant unobservable inputs including revenue and cash flow forecasts, customer attrition rates, and appropriate discount rates.

The purchase price allocation includes UK deferred assets and liabilities for acquired book and tax basis differences. Goodwill recorded for this acquisition is not tax deductible.

2022 Acquisitions

Aicel Acquisition

On July 29, 2022, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Seoul, South Korea-based Aicel Technologies (“Aicel”), an AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers market intelligence and data insights. The acquisition consideration of $8,678 consisted of 723,684 common shares of Old FiscalNote that were then exchanged into 859,016 Class A common shares of New FiscalNote pursuant to the Exchange Ratio and contingent consideration. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, certain of the sellers of Aicel are eligible for additional contingent consideration of 12,491 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company incurred expenses of approximately $300 in connection with the transaction, of which approximately $96 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Aicel consisted of the following:

Fair value of Class A common stock	$	8,590
Fair value of contingent consideration		88
Total	$	8,678

The fair value of the Class A common stock issued was estimated based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the acquisition. The fair value of the contingent consideration is estimated based on the expected future cash flows and revenues along with the fair value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of acquisition.

The contingent consideration consists of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and is scheduled to be delivered within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets pursuant to the terms of the prevailing purchase agreement. The contingent consideration is payable to certain selling shareholders and contains no future service conditions. The fair value of the contingent consideration was recorded as equity as the number of shares that ultimately may be issued upon achievement of the revenue targets is fixed. Classification as equity requires fair value measurement initially and there are no subsequent re-measurements. Settlement of equity-classified contingent consideration is accounted for within equity.

The acquisition also includes contingent payments in the form of up to $300 in cash, 28,522 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a post-exchange basis and 24,833 of restricted stock upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The common stock, restricted stock and cash portions of the contingent payments will be paid within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The contingent payments are payable to certain employees, contingent on them remaining employed through the contingency payout date. The estimated fair value of the contingent payments on the date of acquisition is considered post-combination compensation expense and recognized based on management’s determination of the likelihood of the revenue targets being met. In the event that compensation expense is recognized and the revenue targets are not met, the previously recognized compensation expense is reversed. Post-combination compensation expense of $637 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022, $300 of which was accrued as a contingent liability and the remainder recorded as equity-based compensation. In December 2022, the $300 contingent liability was paid. The Company recorded equity-based compensation related to the restricted stock contingent payments of $124 and $52 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,525
Current assets, net		447
Property and equipment, net		53
Equity method investment		45
Intangible assets		3,000
Deferred revenues		(602	)
Other current liabilities		(453	)
Debt		(1,131	)
Total net assets acquired		2,884
Goodwill		5,794
Total purchase price	$	8,678

The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which is primarily attributed to the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired and could not be individually identified and separately recognized including expected synergies and assembled workforce.

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:
 

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Developed technology	$	1,200		8
Database		750		8
Customer relationships		650		11
Tradename		400		7
Total intangible assets acquired	$	3,000

The estimated fair values of the developed technology, database, customer relationships, and tradename were determined using the income approach. The approaches used to estimate the fair values use significant unobservable inputs including revenue and cash flow forecasts, customer attrition rates, and appropriate discount rates.

DT-Global Asset Acquisition

On September 30, 2022, the Company acquired certain assets of DT-Global Business Consulting, a Vienna, Austria subscription-based market intelligence company which provides in-depth expertise and analysis for Central & Eastern Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, and Middle East-Africa areas. The aggregate purchase price was $600, which included an upfront cash payment of $400 and purchase price holdbacks of $100, along with $100 of contingent consideration related to operational milestones.

The Company accounted for this acquisition as an asset purchase. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $43 which have been classified as costs of acquisition. The costs of acquisition are allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, and any excess is allocated to intangible assets. The costs of acquisition exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by approximately $1,012. The Company allocated the $1,012 excess to the customer relationship intangible asset. The intangible asset will be amortized over 15 years. As of December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration was determined to be probable and reasonably estimable, the consideration of $52 was attributed to the customer relationship intangible asset with a corresponding liability of $52 recorded as part of Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions on the consolidated balance sheets and a payment of the liability of $39 was made in January 2023, resulting in a remaining liability of $13 as of December 31, 2023.

DSAC

Business Combination

Note 2. Business Combination with DSAC

On July 29, 2022, Old FiscalNote and DSAC consummated the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement. In connection with the Closing, each share of preferred stock of Old FiscalNote was converted into common stock and, immediately thereafter, each share of common stock of Old FiscalNote that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination (other than excluded shares as contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement) was canceled and converted into the right to receive approximately 1.187 shares (the “Exchange Ratio”) of New FiscalNote common stock. The shares of New FiscalNote common stock received as consideration by Tim Hwang, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, and Gerald Yao, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Global Head of ESG (together with Mr. Hwang, the “Co-Founders”), are Class B shares, and entitle the Co-Founders or their permitted transferees to 25 votes per share until the earlier of (a) transfer by the holder(s) of New FiscalNote Class B common stock to any other person, except for specified trusts, retirement accounts, corporations or similar entities formed for financial or estate planning purposes and beneficially owned by the holders of New FiscalNote Class B common stock, (b) the death or incapacity of such holder(s) of New FiscalNote Class B common stock, (c) the date specified by an affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding New FiscalNote Class B common stock, voting as a single class, (d) the date on which the outstanding shares of New FiscalNote Class B common stock represent less than 50% of the shares of New FiscalNote Class B common stock that were outstanding as of the Closing Date, or (e) the seven-year anniversary of the Closing Date.

At the Closing, each option to purchase Old FiscalNote’s common stock, whether vested or unvested, was assumed and converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock in the manner set forth in the Business Combination Agreement. Each restricted stock unit of Old FiscalNote was assumed and converted into restricted stock units of New FiscalNote settling in a number of New FiscalNote Class A common stock in the manner set forth in the Business Combination Agreement.

Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the holders of Old FiscalNote equity instruments outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date will be entitled to receive their proportionate allocation of additional shares subject to achievement of certain conditions (see Note 11, Earnout Shares and RSUs).

In connection with the Closing, FiscalNote also entered into the $150.0 million new senior term loan facility (the “Senior Term Loan”) with Runway Growth Finance Corp., ORIX Growth Capital, LLC, Clover Orochi LLC, and ACM ASOF VIII SaaS FinCo LLC (together the “Senior Lenders”). The Senior Term Loan was consummated simultaneously with the Closing.

The Company accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer and DSAC as the accounting acquiree. Refer to Note 1, Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies, for further details. Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Old FiscalNote issuing stock for the net assets of DSAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of DSAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

Upon the closing of the Transactions and the Senior Term Loan, the Company received total gross proceeds of $325.0 million, which consisted of $61.0 million from DSAC’s trust, $114.0 million from the backstop agreement with the sponsor of DSAC, and $150.0 million from the Senior Term Loan. Such gross proceeds were offset by $45.2 million transaction costs, which principally consisted of advisory, legal and other professional fees, and were recorded in Additional Paid-in

Capital, net of proceeds from the DSAC trust and $3.5 million of debt issuance costs paid out of the proceeds of the Senior Term Loan on the Closing Date, of which $2.8 million was capitalized and $0.7 million included in the loss on debt extinguishment. Cumulative debt repayments, inclusive of accrued but unpaid interest, of $210.7 million were paid in conjunction with the close, which consisted of a $75.3 million repayment of the First Out Term Loan, $61.7 million repayment of the Last Out Term Loan, a $50.0 million payment used to retire the non-converting portion of the Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, a $16.3 million repayment of the 8090 FV Subordinated Promissory Note, and $7.4 million repayment of the 2021 Seller Notes.

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Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenues

Note 3. Revenues

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table depicts the Company's disaggregated revenue for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Subscription	$	119,082	$	100,522
Advisory		5,455		4,914
Advertising		1,632		2,703
Books		1,166		736
Other revenue		5,310		4,890
Total	$	132,645	$	113,765

Revenue by Geographic Locations

The following table depicts the Company’s revenue by geographic operations for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
North America	$	107,108	$	98,951
Europe		19,749		10,072
Australia		1,193		1,122
Asia		4,595		3,620
Total	$	132,645	$	113,765

Revenues by geography are determined based on the region of the Company's contracting entity, which may be different than the region of the customer. North America revenue consists solely of revenue attributed to the United States. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, revenue attributed to the United Kingdom represented approximately twelve percent and six percent of total revenues, respectively. No other foreign country represented more than five percent of total revenue during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Contract Assets

The Company had contract assets of $1,183 and $1,464, as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Contract assets are generated when contractual billing schedules differ from the timing of revenue recognition or cash collections. They represent a conditional right to consideration for satisfied performance obligations that becomes a receivable when the conditions are satisfied. They are recorded as part of other current assets on the consolidated balance sheets.

Deferred Revenue

Details of the Company’s deferred revenue for the periods presented are as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	30,097
Acquired deferred revenue		1,055
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance		(29,351	)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period		35,139
Effects of foreign currency		(453	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		36,487
Acquired deferred revenue		3,933
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance		(35,598	)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period		39,220
Effects of foreign currency		363
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	44,405

Costs to Obtain

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized $4,421 and $4,081 of costs to obtain revenue contracts and amortized $3,617 and $2,786 to sales and marketing expense during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There were no impairments of costs to obtain revenue contracts for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Unsatisfied Performance Obligations

At December 31, 2023, the Company had $109,151 of remaining contract consideration for which revenue has not been recognized due to unsatisfied performance obligations. The Company expects to recognize this revenue over the next five years.

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Business Combination

4. Business Combinations

2023 Acquisitions

Dragonfly Acquisition

On January 27, 2023, the Company entered into a Sale and Purchase Agreement for all of the issued and outstanding share capital of Dragonfly Eye Limited ("Dragonfly"), a UK-based SaaS-based geopolitical and security intelligence provider of actionable data and analysis delivered through Dragonfly's SaaS-based, proprietary Security Intelligence and Analysis Service subscription platform and API.

The aggregate purchase price consisted of (i) $5.6 million in cash (£4.5 million pounds sterling), (ii) 1,885,149 shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock, and (iii) $11.1 million (£8.9 million pounds sterling) in aggregate principal amount of subordinated convertible promissory notes (“Seller Convertible Notes”). The purchase price was subject to customary adjustments based on working capital and the amount of Dragonfly’s transaction expenses and net indebtedness that remain unpaid as of the closing date, and indemnification obligations for certain claims made following the Closing Date. The Company incurred expenses of $1,272 in connection with the transaction during the year ended December 31,

2023 (inclusive of $446 of amounts paid on January 27, 2023 that were recognized as expense during the three months ended March 31, 2023).

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Dragonfly consisted of the following:

Cash	$	5,617
Fair value of Class A common stock		9,539
Fair value of Seller Convertible Notes		8,635
Fair value of contingent consideration		1,445
Total	$	25,236

The Class A common stock issued as consideration as part of the acquisition of Dragonfly represents non-cash activity on the consolidated statement of stockholders equity and consolidated statement of cash flows.

Additionally, the sellers were eligible to receive an additional payment from the Company of up to approximately $4.3 million, (£3.5) million pounds sterling, (the “Earnout”) based on the achievement of certain U.S. GAAP revenue targets for 2023 by Dragonfly. In the event any part of the Earnout becomes payable, the Company may satisfy its payment obligations to the sellers with cash or common stock, pursuant to the Sale and Purchase Agreement. The 2023 revenue targets for the earnout were not met.

Certain employees of Dragonfly are eligible for employee earnout bonus awards ("Employee Earnout Awards") based on 2024 revenue targets. The Employee Earnout Awards are subject to forfeiture in the event that Dragonfly does not achieve its revenue target or these employees terminate their employment. Any Employee Earnout Awards that are forfeited are reallocated to the other eligible employees. No expense was recognized for such awards for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	607
Current assets, net		3,690
Property and equipment, net		18
Intangible assets		9,600
Deferred revenues		(3,933	)
Current liabilities		(1,764	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,517	)
Total net assets acquired		6,701
Goodwill		18,535
Total purchase price	$	25,236

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Customer relationships	$	7,300	6,10
Developed technology		1,750		10
Tradename		550		3
Total intangible assets acquired	$	9,600

The estimated fair values of the customer relationships, developed technology and tradename were determined using the income approach. The approaches used to estimate the fair values use significant unobservable inputs including revenue and cash flow forecasts, customer attrition rates, and appropriate discount rates.

The purchase price allocation includes UK deferred assets and liabilities for acquired book and tax basis differences. Goodwill recorded for this acquisition is not tax deductible.

2022 Acquisitions

Aicel Acquisition

On July 29, 2022, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Seoul, South Korea-based Aicel Technologies (“Aicel”), an AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers market intelligence and data insights. The acquisition consideration of $8,678 consisted of 723,684 common shares of Old FiscalNote that were then exchanged into 859,016 Class A common shares of New FiscalNote pursuant to the Exchange Ratio and contingent consideration. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, certain of the sellers of Aicel are eligible for additional contingent consideration of 12,491 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock. The Company incurred expenses of approximately $300 in connection with the transaction, of which approximately $96 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2021. The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Aicel consisted of the following:

Fair value of Class A common stock	$	8,590
Fair value of contingent consideration		88
Total	$	8,678

The fair value of the Class A common stock issued was estimated based on the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of the acquisition. The fair value of the contingent consideration is estimated based on the expected future cash flows and revenues along with the fair value of the Company’s Class A common stock on the date of acquisition.

The contingent consideration consists of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock and is scheduled to be delivered within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets pursuant to the terms of the prevailing purchase agreement. The contingent consideration is payable to certain selling shareholders and contains no future service conditions. The fair value of the contingent consideration was recorded as equity as the number of shares that ultimately may be issued upon achievement of the revenue targets is fixed. Classification as equity requires fair value measurement initially and there are no subsequent re-measurements. Settlement of equity-classified contingent consideration is accounted for within equity.

The acquisition also includes contingent payments in the form of up to $300 in cash, 28,522 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock on a post-exchange basis and 24,833 of restricted stock upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The common stock, restricted stock and cash portions of the contingent payments will be paid within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets. The contingent payments are payable to certain employees, contingent on them remaining employed through the contingency payout date. The estimated fair value of the contingent payments on the date of acquisition is considered post-combination compensation expense and recognized based on management’s determination of the likelihood of the revenue targets being met. In the event that compensation expense is recognized and the revenue targets are not met, the previously recognized compensation expense is reversed. Post-combination compensation expense of $637 was recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022, $300 of which was accrued as a contingent liability and the remainder recorded as equity-based compensation. In December 2022, the $300 contingent liability was paid. The Company recorded equity-based compensation related to the restricted stock contingent payments of $124 and $52 for the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,525
Current assets, net		447
Property and equipment, net		53
Equity method investment		45
Intangible assets		3,000
Deferred revenues		(602	)
Other current liabilities		(453	)
Debt		(1,131	)
Total net assets acquired		2,884
Goodwill		5,794
Total purchase price	$	8,678

The excess of the purchase price over the net tangible and intangible assets was recorded as goodwill, which is primarily attributed to the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired and could not be individually identified and separately recognized including expected synergies and assembled workforce.

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:
 

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Developed technology	$	1,200		8
Database		750		8
Customer relationships		650		11
Tradename		400		7
Total intangible assets acquired	$	3,000

The estimated fair values of the developed technology, database, customer relationships, and tradename were determined using the income approach. The approaches used to estimate the fair values use significant unobservable inputs including revenue and cash flow forecasts, customer attrition rates, and appropriate discount rates.

DT-Global Asset Acquisition

On September 30, 2022, the Company acquired certain assets of DT-Global Business Consulting, a Vienna, Austria subscription-based market intelligence company which provides in-depth expertise and analysis for Central & Eastern Europe, Commonwealth of Independent States, and Middle East-Africa areas. The aggregate purchase price was $600, which included an upfront cash payment of $400 and purchase price holdbacks of $100, along with $100 of contingent consideration related to operational milestones.

The Company accounted for this acquisition as an asset purchase. In connection with the acquisition, the Company incurred direct transaction costs of approximately $43 which have been classified as costs of acquisition. The costs of acquisition are allocated to the acquired assets and assumed liabilities based on their fair values at the date of acquisition, and any excess is allocated to intangible assets. The costs of acquisition exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by approximately $1,012. The Company allocated the $1,012 excess to the customer relationship intangible asset. The intangible asset will be amortized over 15 years. As of December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration was determined to be probable and reasonably estimable, the consideration of $52 was attributed to the customer relationship intangible asset with a corresponding liability of $52 recorded as part of Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions on the consolidated balance sheets and a payment of the liability of $39 was made in January 2023, resulting in a remaining liability of $13 as of December 31, 2023.

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Leases [Abstract]

Leases

Note 5. Leases

The Company has operating leases, principally for corporate offices under non-cancelable operating leases. The non-cancellable base terms of these leases typically range from one to nine years. The Company’s lease terms may include

options to extend or terminate the lease. The period which is subject to an option to extend or terminate the lease is included in the lease term if it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.

The following table details the composition of lease expense for the year presented:

	Year Ended			Years Ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Operating lease cost (a)	$	6,138		$	9,769
Variable lease cost		841			518
Short-term lease cost		550			1,236
Total lease costs	$	7,529		$	11,523
Sublease income	$	(1,442	)	$	(5,350	)

(a)Excludes operating lease assets impairment charge of $378 related to an unoccupied existing office space lease recorded in the first quarter of 2022.

The following tables present the future minimum lease payments and additional information about the Company's lease obligations as of December 31, 2023:

2024	$	5,402
2025		5,183
2026		5,298
2027		5,288
2028		5,163
Thereafter		13,004
Total minimum lease payments		39,338
Less: Amounts representing interest		10,110
Net minimum lease payments	$	29,228

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)		7.2			7.5
Weighted average discount rate		8.5	%		8.5	%

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information for the period presented:

	Year Ended		Year Ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows for operating leases	$	9,481	$	11,805
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining operating lease assets:
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	$	272	$	2,074

In March 2022, the Company ceased use of excess office space under one of its existing leases, with the intent to sublease this space. In accordance with ASC 360, the Company evaluated the asset group for impairment, which included the associated operating lease asset for the office space, as the change in circumstances indicated the carrying amount of the asset group may not be recoverable. The Company compared the expected future undiscounted cash flows for the office space to the carrying amount and determined that it was impaired. The Company recognized the excess of the carrying value over the fair value of the asset group, which totaled $378, as an impairment expense as part of general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The impairment charge resulted in a reduction of $378 to the operating lease asset.

In April 2021, the Company entered into a modification of one of its existing subleases. The Company exercised its termination notification right on this lease which resulted in a termination fee payment of $1,682 made on December 31, 2021 (lease termination notice date) and a second termination fee payment of $1,682 due on March 31, 2023 (the lease termination effective date).

In 2017, as an incentive for entering into a lease and building out the Company’s head office in the District of Columbia, the District authorized a grant to the Company in the amount of $750, which has been disclosed as restricted cash, to finance the security deposit of the new office. The Company is required to meet certain covenants, such as maintaining its headquarters in Washington, D.C. and may have to reimburse the District if the covenants are not met. The Company recorded the grant as a grant liability and will relieve the liability if and when all requirements are met.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Property, Plant and Equipment

Note 6. Property, Plant and Equipment

The following table details property and equipment as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Leasehold improvements	$	9,526		$	9,525
Furniture and fixtures		102			98
Equipment		498			495
Computer equipment		2,332			2,177
Total property and equipment	$	12,458		$	12,295
Less: accumulated depreciation		(6,317	)		(4,970	)
Total property and equipment, net	$	6,141		$	7,325

Long-term assets outside of the United States were less than $1,000 at both December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Depreciation expense was $1,348 and $1,238 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is recorded as part of the general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]

Intangible Assets

Note 7. Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the Company’s intangible assets by major class:

	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2022							Weighted Average
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Impairment			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Useful Life (Years) December 31, 2023
Customer relationships	$	88,544	$	(32,392	)	$	(2,235	)	$	53,917	$	81,002	$	(24,654	)	$	56,348		8.3
Developed technology		37,205		(26,743	)		(1,909	)		8,553		35,350		(17,673	)		17,677		6.6
Databases		29,895		(11,057	)		-			18,838		29,912		(8,892	)		21,020		8.8
Tradenames		12,077		(4,367	)		(579	)		7,131		11,480		(3,216	)		8,264		8.3
Expert network		2,692		(1,291	)		-			1,401		2,559		(800	)		1,759		3.1
Patents		784		(217	)		(8	)		559		700		(200	)		500		17.6
Content library		592		(123	)		-			469		592		(64	)		528		7.9
Total	$	171,789	$	(76,190	)	$	(4,731	)	$	90,868	$	161,595	$	(55,499	)	$	106,096

Finite-lived intangible assets are stated at cost, net of amortization, generally using the straight-line method over the expected useful lives of the intangible assets. Amortization of intangible assets, excluding developed technology, was $11,509 and $10,451 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Amortization of developed technology was recorded as part of cost of revenues in the amount of $8,942 and $5,030 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The expected future amortization expense for intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is as follows:

2024	$	13,364
2025		11,771
2026		11,481
2027		11,069
2028		9,992
Thereafter		33,191
Total	$	90,868

The Company regularly reviews the remaining useful lives of its intangible assets. In the second quarter of 2023 the Company revised the remaining useful life of certain developed technologies. Accordingly, the Company recognized $3,890 of amortization expense during the year ended December 31, 2023. This is represented in the weighted average remaining useful life for developed technology assets and future amortization expense presented above.

Capitalized software development costs

Capitalized software development costs are as follows:

	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2022
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Impairment			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Capitalized software development costs	$	27,659	$	(12,795	)	$	(1,492	)	$	13,372	$	19,815	$	(5,869	)	$	13,946

During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company capitalized interest on capitalized software development costs in the amount of $424 and $740, respectively. Amortization of capitalized software development costs was recorded as part of cost of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 in the amount of $6,918 and $4,064, respectively. The estimated useful life is determined at the time each project is placed in service.

Impairment of long-lived assets

During each fiscal year, we periodically assessed whether any indicators of impairment existed related to our intangible assets. As of each interim period end during each fiscal year, we concluded that a triggering event had not occurred that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of intangible assets below their carrying value. We identified a triggering event during the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily related to the prolonged decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization. This triggering event indicated we should test the related long-lived assets for impairment in certain of our asset groups. We tested each applicable asset group by first performing a recoverability test, comparing projected undiscounted cash flows from the use and eventual disposition of each asset group to its carrying value. This test indicated that the undiscounted cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value of certain asset groups. We then compared the carrying value of the individual long-lived assets within those asset groups against their fair value in order to determine if impairment existed. As a result, we recorded a total non-cash impairment charge for intangible assets of $6,223 during the fourth quarter of 2023. This impairment charge relates to capitalized software development costs, developed technology, customer relationships, tradenames and patents within the FactSquared and Predata asset groups.

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Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill [Roll Forward]

Goodwill

Note 8. Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill amounts are not amortized, but are rather tested for impairment at least annually as of October 1 of each year.

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill, which are generally not deductible for tax purposes, are as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	188,768
Acquisitions		5,794
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		(200	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		194,362
Acquisition		18,535
Impairment		(25,841	)
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		647
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	187,703

The Company has the following goodwill reporting units: Public Policy & Issues Management ("PPIM"); Geopolitical & Market Intelligence ("GMI"); Advocacy; Community; AI-Driven Intelligence ("FNAI"); and Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance ("ESG").

The Company performed the required annual impairment test as of October 1, 2022 at the reporting unit level, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill. During the first quarter of 2023, we continued to monitor our reporting units for triggering events that might indicate an impairment. Due to the decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization in the first quarter of 2023, and the underperformance of the Company’s ESG reporting unit compared to internal projections, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment as of March 31, 2023. This quantitative assessment resulted in all the goodwill in our ESG reporting unit being impaired; accordingly, an impairment charge of $5,837 was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2023. Prior to the quantitative goodwill impairment test performed at March 31, 2023 the Company tested the recoverability of its long-lived assets, and concluded that such assets were not impaired.

The Company performed the required annual impairment test as of October 1, 2023 at the reporting unit level, which resulted in no impairment of goodwill. Toward the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, we continued to monitor our reporting units for triggering events that might indicate an impairment. Due to the decline in the Company’s stock price and market capitalization toward the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, and certain decisions made by management as of December 31, 2023, the Company performed a quantitative goodwill impairment assessment as of December 31, 2023. This quantitative assessment resulted in a goodwill impairment charge of $20,004 inside our FNAI reporting unit recognized in the fourth quarter of 2023. Prior to the quantitative goodwill impairment test performed at December 31, 2023, the Company tested the recoverability of its long-lived assets, and concluded that certain of its intangibles were impaired. See Note 7, Intangible Assets.

The fair value estimate of the Company's reporting units was derived based on an income approach. Under the income approach, the Company estimated the fair value of reporting units based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, which the Company considers to be a Level 3 unobservable input in the fair value hierarchy. The Company prepared cash flow projections based on management's estimates of revenue growth rates and operating margins, taking into consideration the historical performance and the current macroeconomic, industry, and market conditions. The Company based the discount rate on the weighted-average cost of capital considering Company-specific characteristics and the uncertainty related to our reporting unit's ability to execute on the projected cash flows. At December 31, 2023 the Company's PPIM reporting unit had a negative carrying value and $83,524 of goodwill.

Potential indicators of impairment include significant changes in performance relative to expected operating results, significant negative industry or economic trends, or a significant decline in the Company's stock price and/or market capitalization for a sustained period of time. It is reasonably possible that one or more of these impairment indicators could occur or intensify in the near term, which may result in an impairment of long-lived assets or further impairment of goodwill.

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Debt

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

Note 9. Debt

The following presents the carrying value of the Company’s debt as of the respective period ends:

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	158,228		$	150,647
New GPO Note		36,954			-
Convertible notes		14,052			12,219
Dragonfly Convertible Note		9,002			-
Era Convertible Note		5,977			-
Aicel Convertible Note		1,156			1,174
PPP loan		144			251
Total gross debt		225,513			164,291
Debt issuance costs		(3,098	)		(2,243	)
Total		222,415			162,048
Less: Current maturities		(105	)		(68	)
Total long-term debt	$	222,310		$	161,980

a)Senior Term Loan

Concurrently with the Closing, FiscalNote, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., entered into a Senior Term Loan consisting of a fully funded principal amount of $150.0 million and an uncommitted incremental loan facility totaling $100.0 million available upon notice if the Company meets certain financial growth criteria and other customary requirements (the “New Incremental Term Facility”) (collectively the “Senior Credit Facility”). The annual interest of the Senior Term Loan consists of two components: a cash interest component of (a) the greater of (i) Prime Rate plus 5.0% per annum or (ii) 9.0% payable monthly in cash, and (b) interest payable in kind component of 1.00% per annum, payable in kind monthly. Beginning on August 15, 2025, 50% of the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Term Loan must be repaid in even amounts on a monthly basis over the remaining 24 months, with the final balance due on July 15, 2027. The Senior Credit Facility will mature on July 29, 2027, the five-year anniversary of the Closing Date.

On March 17, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 1 provided for the extension of an incremental term loan by one of the lenders under the facility in the principal amount of $6,000 which was received by the Company on March 31, 2023, on the same terms as the existing term loans (the “Incremental Facility”). In connection with the funding of the Incremental Facility, the Company issued the lender warrants expiring July 15, 2027, to purchase up to 80,000 Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $0.01 per share, in a transaction exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in reliance on Regulation D promulgated thereunder. The lender warrants represent a non-cash financing activity.

On May 16, 2023, the Company, entered into Amendment No. 2 ("Amendment No. 2") to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 2 joined Dragonfly Eye Limited and Oxford Analytica Limited (“Oxford Analytica”), each a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, as Guarantors under the Senior Term Loan.

On August 3, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 ("Amendment No. 3") to the Senior Term Loan dated July 29, 2022. Among other things, Amendment No. 3 provides for: (a) the extension of the July 2023 Deferred Fee from July 29, 2023 to July 29, 2024, (b) the increase of the July 2023 Deferred Fee from $1,734 to $2,034, (c) increase of the Restatement Date Final Agreement from $7,410 to $8,970 and (d) the revision to the minimum annual recurring revenue and adjusted EBITDA covenants (as both are defined in the Senior Term Loan).

On March 11, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 4 ("Amendment No. 4") to the Senior Term Loan date July 29, 2022, as part of the sale of Board.org. See Note 19, Subsequent Events, for additional details.

The Prime Rate was 8.5% at December 31, 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred $20,791 and $1,581 of cash interest and paid-in-kind interest, respectively, on the Senior Term Loan. Paid-in-kind interest is reflected as a component of the carrying value of the Senior Term Loan as the payment of such interest will occur upon the settlement of the Senior Term Loan.

The Company may prepay the Senior Term Loan in whole, subject to a 2.0% prepayment fee if prepaid prior to July 30, 2024, 1.0% prepayment fee if prepaid after July 30, 2024 but prior to July 30, 2025, and no prepayment fee if prepaid on or after July 30, 2025. Prior to Amendment No. 3 (entered into on August 3, 2023) the Company was obligated to pay certain of the new lenders deferred debt issuance costs of $1,734 at the earlier of prepayment or July 29, 2023 (the "July 2023 Deferred Fee"). Pursuant to Amendment No. 3, the July 2023 Deferred Fee was deferred through the earlier of prepayment or July 29, 2024 and was increased to $2,034. Accordingly, the Company is recognizing the accretion of the July 2023 Deferred Fee as interest expense, which at December 31, 2023 is $1,859 and is recognized in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company must also pay to the lenders a final payment of $8,970 (of which $1,035 was incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 1 and $1,560 was incurred pursuant to Amendment No. 3) at the earlier of prepayment or maturity of the Senior Term Loan. The Company is recognizing the accretion of the final payment as interest expense, which at December 31, 2023 is $2,347 and is recognized in other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred $2,435 of lender fees that were paid out of the net proceeds of the Senior Term Loan on the Closing Date. The Company also incurred $732 of fees paid to third parties. Capitalized debt issuance costs on the Closing Date totaled $3,167. The Company amortizes debt discounts over the term of the Senior Term Loans using the effective interest method. The amortization recorded for year ended December 31, 2023 is $682, and is included within interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The remaining unamortized debt discount at December 31, 2023 is $2,412, excluding any deferred fees, and is reflected net against debt on the consolidated balance sheets.

The Senior Term Loan is senior to all other debt and has a first priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets. The Senior Term Loan contains customary negative covenants related to borrowing, events of default and covenants, including certain non-financial covenants and covenants limiting the Company’s ability to dispose of assets, undergo a change in control, merge with or acquire stock, and make investments, in each case subject to certain exceptions. In addition to the negative covenants, there were four financial covenants in place at December 31, 2023: a minimum cash balance requirement, minimum annual recurring revenue requirement, an adjusted EBITDA requirement (as defined in the Senior Term Loan, as amended) and a capital expenditure limitation. At December 31, 2023 the Company was in compliance with all required financial covenants. Upon the occurrence of an event of default, in addition to the lenders being able to declare amounts outstanding under the Senior Term Loan due and payable the lenders can elect to increase the interest rate by 5.0% per annum.

b)New GPO Note

On June 30, 2023 (the “Subscription Date”), the Company entered into an Exchange and Settlement Agreement (the “Exchange and Settlement Agreement”) with GPO FN Noteholder LLC (the “Investor”) pursuant to which (i) the Investor returned 5,881,723 shares of Class A Common Stock held by the Investor to the Company for cancellation, (ii) the Company issued to the Investor a subordinated convertible promissory note in an initial principal amount of $46,794 (the “New GPO Note”), and (iii) the parties agreed to a mutual settlement and release of all claims (including, but not limited to, any claims by the Investor for additional shares or money damages resulting from the entry into the Merger Agreement, relating to or arising from the conversion of the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, dated December 29, 2020, previously issued by a subsidiary of the pre-business combination FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. to the Investor. The exchange and settlement are non-cash exchanges in the consolidated statement of cash flows. The before mentioned transactions closed on July 3, 2023.

The New GPO Note will mature on July 3, 2028, unless earlier redeemed or repurchased by the Company or converted in accordance with the terms thereof. The New GPO Note bears interest at a rate of 7.50% per annum payable quarterly in arrears, as follows: (i) for the first year following the date of issuance, interest will be payable in kind by adding interest to the principal amount of the New GPO Note; and (ii) for any period thereafter, interest will be payable in cash or freely tradeable shares of Class A Common Stock, at the Company’s option, with the value per share determined with reference to the trailing 30-day volume weighted average trading price prior to the interest payment date, subject to certain exceptions under which the Company will be permitted to pay PIK Interest.

The New GPO Note is subordinate to the Company’s obligations under its Senior Term Loan which limits certain actions that the Company and the Investor may take under the New GPO Note. At any time prior to the July 3, 2028, the Investor is entitled to convert all or any portion of the principal amount of the New GPO Note and accrued interest thereon into shares of Class A Common Stock at $8.28 per share. The New GPO Note is subject to customary anti-dilution

adjustments for stock splits and similar transactions and, subject to standard exceptions, weighted average anti-dilution protection. The principal amount, together with accrued interest thereon, of the New GPO Note is redeemable by the Company in whole or in part based on certain conditions as defined in the New GPO Note.

The Company elected to account for the New GPO Note using the fair value option. The New GPO Note was recorded at its June 30, 2023 acquisition date fair value of $36,583. The Company initially recorded a loss contingency of $11,700 in its fiscal year 2022 financial statements representing the difference between the fair value of the shares returned by the Investor and the fair value of the New GPO Note on the date of exchange. With the execution of the Exchange and Settlement Agreement and New GPO Note, the Company recorded an additional non-cash loss on settlement with GPO of $3,474 in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2023. The fair market value at December 31, 2023 was $36,954. The non-cash gain was recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the amount of $1,411 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the new GPO note of $1,781 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

c)Convertible Notes

At December 31, 2023, the holders of four convertible notes that were previously issued by Old FiscalNote (the “Convertible Notes”) with a principal and accrued PIK balance of $14,052, remained outstanding through their maturity in 2027. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the Convertible Notes, including the amortization of the various discounts, of $2,170 and $39,219 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Concurrently with the Closing, the Company repaid or converted to shares of Class A Common Stock of New FiscalNote all other previously outstanding debt instruments. The Company recorded $11,541 of interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, related to debt that was extinguished during 2022.

d)Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes

In connection with the Company's acquisition of Dragonfly, the Company financed part of the purchase with the issuance of convertible notes. The Dragonfly Convertible Notes were issued in a principal amount of £8.9 million pounds sterling (approximately $11,050 on the closing date of the acquisition), with interest at an annual rate of 8%, which can be paid in cash or paid-in-kind. The paid-in-kind interest will be annually credited to the principal amount. All principal and accrued interest are due upon maturity on January 27, 2028.

At any time after August 2, 2023, the Company can convert any portion of the principal and accrued interest at the volume weighted-average price for the five consecutive trading day period ending on the last trading day of the calendar month preceding the date the Company provides notice of conversion to the Sellers.

At any time after the 18 month anniversary of the Dragonfly acquisition closing date, the lender has the right to convert the outstanding principal and accrued interest for FiscalNote common stock at $10.00 per share, subject to adjustment in the event of any stock dividend, stock split, reverse stock split, combination or other similar recapitalization with respect to common stock.

The Company elected to account for the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes using the fair value option. The Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes were recorded at their acquisition date fair value of $8,635. The fair market value at December 31, 2023 was $9,002. The non-cash gain was recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the amount of $673 for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes of $838 during the year ended December 31, 2023.

e)Era Convertible Note

In connection with the Company’s strategic commercial partnership, the Company issued a convertible note (“Era Convertible Note”) to a third-party lender dated December 8, 2023. The Era Convertible Note was issued in a principal amount of $5,500, with cash interest at rate equal to the applicable federal rate published by the Internal Revenue Service beginning on the six-month anniversary of the Issuance Date. The Company has agreed to issue up to $2,000 of additional

notes to Era at Era's Election prior to February 6, 2024. All principal and unpaid interest are due on maturity at December 8, 2027.

The Notes are contractually subordinated to the Company’s obligations under its senior secured indebtedness, and accordingly the Company’s right to make certain cash payments in connection therewith is limited by the terms of such subordination agreement (the “Subordination Agreement”). Era may convert the Notes into shares of Common Stock (the “Underlying Shares”), beginning on the six-month anniversary of the Issuance Date based on the volume weighted average price of the trailing 30 trading day period prior to the conversion. In addition, the Company may elect to convert the Note into the Underlying Shares if the Underlying Shares are registered for resale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

The Co-Pilot Agreement requires the Company to issue additional shares of Common Stock (“Additional Shares”) to Era if Era’s sales of the Additional Shares and the Underlying Shares during the Redemption Period do not generate aggregate cash proceeds to Era that equal or exceed the sum of (1) the aggregate principal amount of Notes purchased by Era, plus (2) up to $3.75 million. Any such Additional Shares would be valued based on the volume weighted average price of the trailing 30 trading day period, calculated prior to the date of any such issuance.

The Company elected to account for the Era Convertible Note using the fair value option. The Era Convertible Note was recorded at its December 8, 2023 acquisition date fair value of $5,500. The fair market value at December 31, 2023 was $5,977. The non-cash loss was recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the amount of a loss of $477 for the year ended December 31, 2023.

f)Aicel Convertible Note

In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Aicel, the Company assumed a convertible note (“Aicel Convertible Note”) issued by Aicel in a private placement to a third-party lender dated July 27, 2022. The Aicel Convertible Note was issued in a principal amount of $1,131, with paid-in-kind interest at an annual rate of 1%. All principal and accrued and unpaid interest are due on maturity at July 27, 2027. The Aicel Convertible Note provides for no prepayments until maturity without written consent of the lender.

The Aicel Convertible Note can be converted upon the occurrence of certain events, including (i) Aicel initial public offering (“IPO”), (ii) change in control of Aicel (the acquisition of Aicel by FiscalNote did not constitute a change in control as defined in the purchase agreement), or (iii) sale of substantially all of Aicel’s assets (collectively, a “Conversion Event”). The Company has the right to convert the Aicel Convertible Note into shares of common stock issued in an IPO, if (a) the Conversion Event is an IPO and (b) the price per share paid in an IPO is greater than the stipulated initial conversion price. The lender has the right to elect to convert the Aicel Convertible Note into shares of common stock upon the occurrence of a Conversion Event.

At any time after the second anniversary of the Aicel acquisition closing date until the earlier of (a) the Aicel Convertible Note maturity date, or (b) the occurrence of any liquidity event, the lender has the right to require FiscalNote to repurchase the outstanding principal in exchange for FiscalNote common stock. The lender will receive a number of shares of FiscalNote equal to the outstanding principal plus accrued interest divided by the FiscalNote common stock price and rounded to the nearest whole share.

Upon the occurrence of an event of default, in addition to the lenders being able to declare amounts outstanding under the Aicel Convertible Note due and payable the lenders can elect to increase the paid-in-kind interest rate to 12.0% per annum.

The Company concluded that the contingent default interest provision was required to be bifurcated and treated as an embedded derivative liability. The associated value was immaterial and required no initial amount to be recorded. The

Company determined that the remaining embedded features were clearly and closely related to the debt host and did not require bifurcation from the debt host.

The Aicel Convertible Note was recorded at its acquisition fair value of $1,131. The Company incurred total interest expense related to the Aicel Convertible Note of $11 and $5 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Aicel Convertible Note had a carrying balance of $1,156 as of December 31, 2023.

g)PPP loan

On April 13, 2020, the Company received funding in the principal amount of $8,000 under the CARES Act. Interest accrues at 1%. On February 14, 2022, the SBA forgave $7,667 of the PPP Loan with the remaining balance of $333 to be repaid over five years. The Company recognized the forgiveness of the PPP Loan as a gain on debt extinguishment on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $105 of the remaining PPP Loan as short-term debt and $39 as long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheets.

Total Debt

The following table summarizes the total estimated fair value of the Company's debt as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	168,702	$	165,540
New GPO Note		36,954		-
Convertible notes		13,992		16,942
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes		10,407		-
Era Convertible Notes		5,977		-
Total	$	236,032	$	182,482

These fair values are deemed Level 3 liabilities within the fair value measurement framework.

Maturities of debt during the years subsequent to December 31, 2023 are as follows:

2024	$	105
2025		30,340
2026		39,000
2027		110,111
2028		45,957
Total	$	225,513

Warrants

Old FiscalNote Warrants

At December 31, 2023, 118,700 warrants (previously issued by Old FiscalNote to lenders prior to the Senior Term Loan) with an exercise price of $8.56, remain outstanding. These warrants are accounted for as a liability with a fair value of $23 at December 31, 2023, and are included as part of the other non-current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

Warrants associated with Amendment No. 1

On March 17, 2023, in connection with Amendment No. 1 discussed above, the Company issued 80,000 warrants with an exercise price of $0.01. These warrants are accounted for as a liability with a fair value of $90 at December 31, 2023, and are included as part of the other non-current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

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Stockholders' Equity

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders’ Equity

Note 10. Stockholders’ Equity

Authorized Capital Stock

The Company’s charter authorizes the issuance of 1,809,000,000 shares, which includes Class A common stock, Class B common stock, and preferred stock.

Class A Common Stock

Subsequent to the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company's Class A common stock and public warrants began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the symbols “NOTE” and “NOTE WS,” respectively. Pursuant to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 1,700,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 121,679,829 shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding.

Prior to the Business Combination, Old FiscalNote had outstanding shares of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series C-1, Series D, Series D-1, Series E, Series F, and Series G convertible preferred stock (collectively, “Old FiscalNote Preferred Stock”). The Preferred Stock was recognized as temporary equity and recorded at its redemption value. Accordingly, for periods prior to the closing of the Transactions, Old FiscalNote recognized changes in its redemption value of its Preferred Stock of $26,570 for both the period from January 1, 2022 to July 29, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively.

Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, each share of Old FiscalNote’s Preferred Stock was converted into common stock and, immediately thereafter, each share of common stock that was issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Business Combination was cancelled and converted into New FiscalNote Class A common stock with the application of the Exchange Ratio as discussed in Note 2, Business Combination with DSAC.

Additionally, the Company has outstanding warrants to purchase shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock that became exercisable upon the Closing of the Business Combination. Refer to Note 12, Warrant Liabilities.

Class B Common Stock

Pursuant to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 9,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share.

In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination, the Co-Founders, or entities controlled by the Co-Founders, received Class B shares of New FiscalNote common stock as consideration (see further details in Note 2, Business Combination with DSAC).

As of December 31, 2023, 8,290,921 shares of Class B common stock were issued and outstanding.

Preferred Stock

Pursuant to the Company’s charter, the Company is authorized to issue 100,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. Our board of directors has the authority without action by the stockholders, to designate and issue shares of preferred stock in one or more classes or series, and the number of shares constituting any such class or series, and to fix the voting powers, designations, preferences, limitations, restrictions and relative rights of each class or series of preferred stock, including, without limitation, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, which rights may be greater than the rights of the holders of the common stock. As of December 31, 2023, there were no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding.

Dividends

The Company's Class A and Class B common stock are entitled to dividends if and when any dividend is declared by the Company's board of directors, subject to the rights of all classes of stock outstanding having priority rights to dividends. The Company has not paid any cash dividends on common stock to date. The Company may retain future earnings, if any, for the further development and expansion of the Company's business and have no current plans to pay cash dividends for the foreseeable future. Any future determination to pay dividends will be made at the discretion of the Company's board of directors and will depend on, among other things, the Company's financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, restrictions contained in future agreements and financing instruments, business prospects and such other factors as the Company's board of directors may deem relevant.

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Earnout Shares and RSUs

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]

Earnout Shares and RSUs

Note 11. Earnout Shares and RSUs

The shareholders and other equity holders of Old FiscalNote as described below are entitled to receive up to 19,195,100 additional shares of Class A common stock of New FiscalNote (the “Earnout Awards”) in the form of Earnout Shares or as shares reserved for issuances upon settlement of Earnout RSUs, as described below. The Earnout Awards are split into five tranches each consisting of 3,839,020 shares of Class A common stock in New FiscalNote. Certain Old FiscalNote equity holders will receive Earnout Restricted Stock Units (the “Earnout RSUs”), which are settled in Class A common stock. The right to receive Earnout Awards will expire five years after the Closing Date (the “Earnout Period”). Each tranche of the Earnout Awards will be issued only when the dollar volume-weighted average price of one share of New FiscalNote Class A common stock is greater than or equal to $10.50, $12.50, $15.00, $20.00, or $25.00, respectively, for any 10 trading days within any period of 20 consecutive trading days during the Earnout Period (collectively, the “Triggering Events”).

Pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination Agreement, the holders of Old FiscalNote common stock, Old FiscalNote warrants, vested Old FiscalNote options and vested Old FiscalNote RSUs outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date will be entitled to receive their proportionate allocation of Earnout Shares subject to achievement of the Triggering Event. Holders of unvested Old FiscalNote options and unvested Old FiscalNote RSUs outstanding immediately prior to the Closing Date will be entitled to receive their proportionate allocation of Earnout Shares in the form of Earnout RSUs subject to achievement of the Triggering Event. To the extent the equity award issued upon New FiscalNote's assumption of such any Old FiscalNote Option or Old FiscalNote RSU (each a “Converted Award”) is outstanding and has vested as of the occurrence of a Triggering Event, the holder thereof will receive a proportionate allocation of Earnout Shares in lieu of Earnout RSUs.

If a Converted Award is forfeited after the Closing Date but prior to the Triggering Event, no Earnout RSUs will be issued for such Converted Award. The right to receive Earnout RSUs that have been forfeited shall be reallocated pro-rata to the remaining holders of vested Converted Awards in the form of Earnout Shares and unvested Converted Awards in the form of Earnout RSUs in the manner described above. Reallocated Earnout RSUs are subject to the remaining vesting schedule and conditions of the Converted Award held by such equity holder. The forfeiture and subsequent reallocation of the Earnout RSUs are accounted for as the forfeiture of the original award and the grant of a new award.

A portion of the Earnout Shares that may be issued to Old FiscalNote common stockholders, Old FiscalNote vested option holders and Old FiscalNote warrant holders and all of the Earnout RSUs were determined to represent additional compensation for accounting purposes pursuant to ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. The Company recognizes stock-compensation expense based on the fair value of the Earnout Awards over the requisite service period for each tranche. Upon Closing, the Company recognized $17,712 of share-based compensation expense for vested Earnout Awards. The Company recognized $1,803 and $686 of share-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The remaining Earnout Shares were determined to represent an equity transaction in conjunction with the reverse recapitalization and were evaluated pursuant to ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” and ASC 815, “Derivatives and Hedging”. These remaining Earnout Shares will be accounted for as a liability as the arrangement is indexed to something other than the Company’s stock. The liability is revalued at each reporting period with changes being recorded as a non-operating gain or loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The other non-current liability was $68 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

As of December 31, 2023, there was $730 of unrecognized compensation expense related to the Earnout Awards to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years. As of December 31, 2023, no Earnout Shares and no Earnout RSUs have been issued as no Triggering Events have occurred.

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Warrant Liabilities

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Warrants and Rights Note Disclosure [Abstract]

Warrant Liabilities

Note 12. Warrant Liabilities

Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company assumed 8,750,000 public warrants and 7,000,000 private placement warrants that were previously issued by Old DSAC. Each public warrant and private placement warrant is exercisable for 1.571428 shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock (or an aggregate of up to 24,750,000 shares of New FiscalNote Class A common stock).

During the year ended December 31, 2023, there were no public warrants exercised into shares of Class A common stock. No private placement warrants have been exercised to date. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2023, the Company had 8,358,964 public warrants and 7,000,000 private placement warrants outstanding with a per share fair value of $0.31. These warrants are accounted for as a liability and have an aggregate fair value of $4,761 at December 31, 2023.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, 391,036 public warrants were exercised into 614,478 shares of Class A common stock. No private placement warrants have been exercised to date. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2022, the Company had 8,358,964 public warrants and 7,000,000 private placement warrants outstanding with a per share fair value of $1.23. These warrants are accounted for as a liability and have an aggregate fair value of $18,892 at December 31, 2022.

Public Warrants

Each public warrant entitles the registered holder to acquire 1.571428 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $7.32 per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below. The warrants became exercisable on August 29, 2022. A holder may exercise his or her warrants only for a whole number of shares of Class A common stock. The public warrants will expire July 29, 2027, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

Redemption of warrants for cash

The Company may call the public warrants for redemption for cash:

•in whole and not in part;

•at a price of $0.01 per warrant;

•upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption to each warrant holder; and

•if, and only if, the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $11.45 per share (as adjusted for stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like and for certain issuances of the Company’s Class A common stock and equity-linked securities) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.

If and when the warrants become redeemable by the Company for cash, the Company may exercise its redemption right even if the Company is unable to register or qualify the underlying securities for sale under all applicable state securities laws.

Redemption of warrants for shares of Class A common stock

The Company may redeem the outstanding warrants for shares of Class A common stock:

•in whole and not in part;

•at $0.10 per warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption provided that holders will be able to exercise their warrants prior to redemption and receive that number of shares determined by reference to an agreed table, based on the redemption date and the “fair market value” of Class A common stock (as defined below) except as otherwise described below;

•if, and only if, the last reported sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $6.36 per share (as adjusted per stock splits, stock dividends, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like and for certain issuances of the Company’s Class A common stock and equity-linked securities) on the trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders; and

•if and only if, the private placement warrants are also concurrently exchanged at the same price (equal to a number of shares of our Class A common stock) as the outstanding public warrants, as described above.

•The “fair market value” of the Class A common stock shall mean the average of the last reported sales price for the 10 trading days ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the notice of redemption is sent to the holders of warrants. In no event will the warrants be exercisable in connection with this redemption feature for more than 0.567 shares of Class A common stock per warrant (subject to adjustment).

Private Placement Warrants

The private placement warrants are not redeemable by the Company so long as they are held by the sponsor of DSAC or its permitted transferees, except in certain limited circumstances. The DSAC Sponsor, or its permitted transferees, has the option to exercise the private placement warrants on a cashless basis and the DSAC Sponsor and its permitted transferees has certain registration rights related to the private placement warrants (including the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the private placement warrants). Except as described in this section, the private placement warrants have terms and provisions that are identical to those of the public warrants. If the private placement warrants are held by holders other than the DSAC Sponsor or its permitted transferees, the private placement warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by the holders on the same basis as the public warrants.

Old FiscalNote Warrants

In connection with the Closing, certain holders of Old FiscalNote warrant holders exercised their warrants and received 365,002 shares of Old FiscalNote which were then converted into 433,259 shares of Class A common stock of New FiscalNote based on the Exchange Ratio. At December 31, 2023, 118,700 warrants with an exercise price of $8.56, remain outstanding. These warrants are accounted for as a liability with a fair value of $22 at December 31, 2023, and are included as part of the other non-current liabilities within the consolidated balance sheets.

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Stock-Based Compensation

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

13. Stock-Based Compensation

2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company's board of directors adopted, and its stockholders approved, the 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) under which 20,285,600 shares of Class A common stock were initially reserved for issuance. The 2022 Plan allows for the issuance of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, other stock-based awards and cash-based awards. The number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2022 Plan automatically increases on the first day of each calendar year, beginning on and including January 1, 2023 and ending on and including January 1, 2027 equal to the lesser of (i) 3% of the total number of shares (e.g., each and every class of the Company's common stock) outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31 or (ii) 13,523,734 shares; provided, however, that the Company's Board may act prior to January 1st of a given year to provide that the increase for such year will be a lesser number of shares (the “Share Reserve”). The shares may be authorized, but unissued, or reacquired shares of the Company's shares or from the Company's treasury shares. Furthermore, subject to adjustments as set forth in the 2022 Plan, in no event will the maximum aggregate number of shares that may be available for delivery under the 2022 Plan pursuant to incentive stock options exceed the Share Reserve. The shares underlying any awards under the 2022 Plan that are forfeited, canceled, settled in cash, or otherwise terminated (other than by exercise) shall be added back to the Share Reserve available for issuance under the 2022 Plan and, to the extent permissible, the shares that may be issued as incentive stock options.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company issued 451,902 stock options, 25,000 performance based stock options, 6,531,510 restricted stock units, and 75,000 performance based restricted stock units. At December 31, 2023, 9,241,285 stock options, 28,313 performance stock options, 6,369,107 restricted stock units, and 75,000 performance based

restricted stock units remain outstanding. As of December 31, 2023, the Company had 7,916,823 shares of Class A common stock available for issuance under the 2022 Plan.

The Company recognized $24,165 and $36,449 of stock-based compensation expense for all long term incentive plans in effect during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognized $675 and $603 of stock-based compensation expense related to acquisition earnouts during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company’s board of directors adopted, and its stockholders approved, the 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) whereby eligible employees may authorize payroll deductions of up to 15% of their regular base salary to purchase shares at the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of commencement of the offering period or on the last day of the six-month offering period beginning in 2023. The plan is defined as compensatory, and accordingly, a stock-based compensation charge of $414 was recorded as the difference between the fair market value and the discounted purchase price of the Company's common stock for the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2023, 102,807 shares have been issued under the ESPP and the Company had 4,396,208 shares of Class A common stock available for issuance under the ESPP.

2013 Equity Incentive Plan

Prior to the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company maintained the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2013 Plan”) that allowed for granting of incentive and non-qualified stock options to employees, directors, and consultants of 12,294,973 shares of common stock.

In connection with the Business Combination, each option granted under the 2013 Plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the Business Combination, whether vested or unvested, was assumed and converted into an option to purchase a number of shares of Class A common stock (rounded down to the nearest whole share) equal to the product of (i) the number of shares of Old FiscalNote common stock subject to such Old FiscalNote option immediately prior to the Business Combination and (ii) the Exchange Ratio, at an exercise price per share (rounded up to the nearest whole cent) equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (A) the exercise price per share of such Old FiscalNote option immediately prior to the consummation of the Business Combination by (B) the Exchange Ratio. Stock option activity prior to the Business Combination was retroactively adjusted to reflect this conversion.

Awards outstanding under the 2013 Plan were assumed by New FiscalNote upon the Closing and continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the 2013 Plan and applicable award agreement. Shares of the Company's common stock subject to awards granted under the 2013 Plan that expire unexercised or are cancelled, terminated, or forfeited in any manner without issuance of shares thereunder following the effective date of the 2022 Plan (as defined below), will not become available for issuance under the 2022 Plan.

In connection with the completion of the Business Combination and the adoption of the 2022 Plan, no additional awards will be granted under the 2013 Plan.

In determining related stock-based compensation expense for any award under the 2013 Equity Plan, the Company made an accounting policy election to account for forfeitures of awards as they occur and therefore stock-based compensation expense presented below has not been adjusted for any estimated forfeitures.

The Company has historically issued stock options with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the underlying stock price. Prior to the completion of the Business Combination and listing of the Company’s common stock on the public stock exchange, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock that underlies the stock options was determined based on then-current valuation estimates at the time of grant. Because such grants occurred prior to the public trading of the Company’s common stock, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock was determined with assistance of periodic valuation analyses from an independent third-party valuation firm.

The following table summarizes activities related to stock options and performance stock units during the period presented:

Stock Options awards	Number of shares			Weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		8,695,002		$	3.28		7.3	$	52,941
Granted		2,121,495			6.27
Exercised		(223,323	)		1.07
Cancelled and forfeited		(850,643	)		3.34
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		9,742,531		$	3.82		7.5	$	24,659
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2022		4,729,547		$	2.51		6.5	$	18,197
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2022		9,742,531
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		9,742,531		$	3.82		7.5	$	24,659
Granted		476,902			3.98
Exercised		(327,447	)		1.81
Cancelled and forfeited		(432,441	)		6.55
Expired		(189,947	)		3.71
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		9,269,598		$	3.74		6.1	$	-
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2023		5,425,239		$	3.11		5.1
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2023		3,844,359

The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the periods presented:

	Years Ended			Years Ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Expected volatility		45.00	%		30.09	%
Expected life (years)		6.00			5.95
Expected dividend yield		0.00	%		0.00	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.18	%		2.84	%
Fair value of options	$	1.58		$	4.39

At December 31, 2023, there was $3,803 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested stock option awards including performance stock units that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit activity for the periods presented:

Restricted Stock Units	Number of shares			Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		773,063		$	6.26		7.5	$	6,943
Granted		3,767,746			9.11
Vested		(1,380,892	)		8.27
Cancelled and forfeited		(210,186	)		8.38
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		2,949,731		$	8.81		2.7	$	18,672
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2022		2,949,731
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		2,949,731		$	8.81		2.7	$	18,672
Granted		6,606,510			4.42
Vested		(2,532,946	)		7.08
Cancelled and forfeited		(579,188	)		3.46
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		6,444,107		$	5.38		1.0	$	7,346
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2023		6,444,107

At December 31, 2023, there was $23,087 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding unvested restricted stock units that are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately two years.

Prior to 2022, the Company granted various executives 2,673,751 performance stock options that vest upon the occurrence of a successful public company listing and the Company’s stock price achieving certain price targets and 756,812 performance stock units that vest upon the occurrence of a successful public company listing and time served. The aggregate grant-date fair value of these executive performance stock options and stock units was estimated to be $7,295. As of December 31, 2023, there were 2,526,649 performance stock options outstanding. The Company recognized $965 and $4,994 of share-based compensation expense for performance stock options and stock units for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, for which the related performance condition was met upon consummation of the Business Combination on July 29, 2022.

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Transaction Costs, net

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Transaction Costs Gains [Abstract]

Transaction Costs, net

Note 14. Transaction Costs, net

The Company incurred the following transaction costs related to businesses acquired and the consummation of the Business Combination during the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
Transaction costs related to acquired businesses	$	1,391		$	1,181
Non-capitalizable Business Combination costs		415			2,993
Change in contingent consideration liabilities		(2,043	)		(2,121	)
Contingent compensation (benefit) expense		(530	)		342
Total transaction costs	$	(767	)	$	2,395

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

15. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The Company has two classes of common stock authorized: Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The rights of the holders of Class A and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote per share and each share of Class B common stock is entitled to twenty-five votes per share. The Company allocates undistributed earnings attributable to common stock between the common stock classes

on a one‑to‑one basis when computing net loss per share. As a result, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are equivalent.

Earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period on a basic and diluted basis. The Company’s net loss used in computing basic and diluted earnings per share is adjusted for the deemed dividends resulting from the accretion of Old FiscalNote's preferred shares to redemption value and beneficial conversion features, as applicable. The Old FiscalNote preferred shares were outstanding during the year ended December 31, 2021 and from January 1, 2022 to July 29, 2022, respectively. At the closing of the Business Combination, all of Old FiscalNote’s preferred shares were exchanged for Class A common stock of New FiscalNote. Diluted earnings (loss) per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities.

The components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per shares are as follows:

(in thousands, except per share data)	Years Ended December 31,
Numerator:	2023			2022
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Deemed dividend - change in redemption value of preferred stock of Old FiscalNote		-			(26,570	)
Net loss used to compute basic and diluted loss per share	$	(115,461	)	$	(244,827	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common stock outstanding, basic and diluted		131,400,109			66,513,704
Net loss per shares, basic	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Net loss per shares, diluted	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Anti-dilutive Earnout Awards		19,195,100			19,195,100
Anti-dilutive stock options		979,901			4,844,643
Anti-dilutive Convertible Notes		2,305,666			2,004,928
Anti-dilutive contingently issuable shares		174,468			1,423,339
Anti-dilutive restricted stock units		6,393,154			2,949,731
Anti-dilutive New GPO Note		5,867,750			-
Anti-dilutive Aicel Convertible Notes		113,896			116,886
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:		35,029,935			30,534,627

The weighted-average common shares and thus the net loss per share calculations and potentially dilutive security amounts for all periods prior to the Business Combination have been retrospectively adjusted to the equivalent number of shares outstanding immediately after the Business Combination to effect the reverse recapitalization. Historically reported weighted average shares outstanding have been multiplied by the Exchange Ratio (see Note 2, Business Combination with DSAC).

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes

Note 16. Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes

The (benefit) provision for income taxes consisted of the following as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Current taxes
Federal provision	$	80		$	7
State provision (benefit)		55			(75	)
Foreign provision (benefit)		16			(110	)
Total current provision (benefit)		151			(178	)
Deferred taxes
Federal benefit		(9,882	)		(32,725	)
State benefit		(2,690	)		(12,632	)
Foreign benefit		(3,415	)		(2,949	)
Valuation allowance		16,059			45,230
Total deferred provision (benefit)		72			(3,076	)
Total provision (benefit) from income taxes	$	223		$	(3,254	)

The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s estimated annual effective tax for the periods presented is as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
U.S. Federal provision at statutory rate		21.0	%		21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(0.1	)%		0.5	%
Effects of rate other than statutory		(0.5	)%		(0.2	)%
AHYDO interest disallowance		(0.2	)%		(0.5	)%
Warrant revaluation		2.6	%		1.5	%
Stock compensation		(2.4	)%		0.0	%
Impairment from goodwill and other long-lived assets		(4.7	)%		0.0	%
Nondeductible expenses from recapitalization		(2.9	)%		(4.4	)%
Change in valuation allowance		(12.2	)%		(16.5	)%
Others		(0.8	)%		0.1	%
Effective tax rate		(0.2	)%		1.5	%

The Company’s effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory rate of 21 percent primarily due to state taxes, stock compensation, goodwill impairment, and the impact of a valuation allowance on the Company’s deferred tax assets, disallowed interest expense, and non-includible income relating to a fair value adjustment on contingent consideration.

Deferred Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Deferred tax assets
Stock compensation	$	7,341		$	6,389
Section 163(j) interest limitation		33,161			27,686
Disallowed original issue discount interest		1,527			1,092
Deferred rent		-			104
Deferred revenue		7,143			6,378
Reserves and accruals		878			3,855
Capitalized research and development		8,541			5,197
Lease liability		7,375			9,110
Federal net operating loss carryforward		31,682			30,966
State net operating loss carryforward		8,559			8,202
Foreign net operating loss carryforward		7,876			4,563
Other deferred tax assets		898			782
Total deferred tax assets		114,981			104,324
Deferred tax liabilities
Basis difference in fixed assets		(1,505	)		(1,772	)
Basis difference in intangibles assets and goodwill		(20,931	)		(23,584	)
Right of use asset		(4,362	)		(5,158	)
Other deferred tax liabilities		(2,819	)		(3,010	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(29,617	)		(33,524	)
Valuation allowance		(87,542	)		(71,514	)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(2,178	)	$	(714	)

At December 31, 2023, the Company had U.S. federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $150,662, of which $43,109 is subject to expiration beginning in 2033 to 2037, and state net operating loss carryforwards of $142,064, which begin to expire in 2029. The utilization of the Company’s net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to substantial annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations provided by section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions. Such an annual limitation could result in the expiration of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards before utilization. Future changes in stock ownership may result in an ownership change. The Company determined that it underwent an ownership change during 2014 and 2015 as defined by section 382. As a result of the 2014 ownership change, the Company determined that $1,271 of net operating loss carryforward would not be available in future periods. The Company is still in process of analyzing its NOL limitations with respect to 2023. The Company is not aware of any tax law provisions aside from section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code that might limit the availability or utilization of loss or credit amounts. Changes in tax law may also impact our ability to use our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

The Company regularly assesses the realizability of its deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all of its deferred tax assets will not be realized. The Company evaluates and weighs all available positive and negative evidence such as historic results, future reversals of existing deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, as well as prudent and feasible tax-planning strategies. Generally, more weight is given to objectively verifiable evidence, such as the cumulative loss in recent years.

The Company increased the valuation allowance established on its deferred tax assets by $16,028 and $40,605 for the tax years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. In 2022, the Company also wrote-off certain deferred tax assets and a related valuation allowance of $4,823 to equity in connection with the conversion of convertible notes in exchange for shares upon closing of the Business Combination. The Company continues to maintain a valuation allowance on its Federal deferred tax assets related to NOL carryforwards and interest expense limitations under 163(j) and on State deferred tax assets associated with states where FiscalNote files separately and CQ Roll Call’s deferred tax liabilities are not able to be utilized. The Company will continue to assess the realizability of the deferred tax assets in each of the applicable jurisdictions going forward.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“TCJA”) was signed into law. Under the TCJA provisions, effective with tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2022, taxpayers can no longer immediately expense qualified research and development (R&D) expenditures and are required to capitalize and amortize the costs under section 174. Accordingly, the Company capitalized $23,180 and $30,719 of R&D expenses as of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. These costs will be amortized for tax purposes over 5 years for R&D performed in the U.S. and over 15 years for R&D performed outside the U.S.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits and Other Considerations

The Company records liabilities related to its uncertain tax positions. Tax positions for the Company and its subsidiaries are subject to income tax audits by multiple tax jurisdictions throughout the world. The Company believes that it has provided adequate reserves for its income tax uncertainties in all open tax years. As the outcome of the tax audits cannot be predicted with certainty, if any issues arising in the Company's tax audits progress in a manner inconsistent with management's expectations, the Company could adjust its provision for income taxes in the future. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company reported an uncertain tax position totaling $639 relating to a state tax filing position. In addition, the Company derecognized $89 deferred tax liabilities relating to historically reported R&D credits as the statute of limitations had expired during the year ended December 31, 2022. The Company has the following activities relating to unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Beginning balances at December 31, 2022 and 2021	$	639	$	728
Lapses in statutes of limitations		-		(89	)
Ending balances at December 31, 2023 and 2022	$	639	$	639

The Company’s policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, with the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 are $639, respectively, of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the

effective tax rate. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, $80 and $72 of interest and $0 and $96 of penalties were recognized, respectively, relating to uncertain tax benefits. As part of the 2018 CQRC Acquisition, the Company recognized an uncertain tax position relating to its research and development (“R&D”) credit carry forwards of $0 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company recognized an uncertain tax position related to a DC state combined filing that did not reach a more likely than not conclusion.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state jurisdictions, and various foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2023, the Company is not under examination by income tax authorities in federal, state, or other jurisdictions. All tax returns will remain open for examination by the federal and state authorities for three and four years, respectively, from the date of utilization of any net operating loss or credits. We believe that an adequate provision has been made for any adjustments that may result from tax examinations. Although the timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of audits is not certain, we do not believe it is reasonably possible that our unrecognized tax benefits will materially change in the next 12 months.

Future sales of foreign subsidiaries are not exempt from capital gains tax in the U.S. The Company considers itself permanently reinvested in its foreign subsidiaries, and accordingly, no deferred income tax liability has been recorded for any potential taxable gain that may be realized on a future disposition or liquidation of any of its foreign subsidiaries. It is not practicable for the Company to quantify any deferred income tax liability that would be attributable to those events.

Net Operating Losses

At December 31, 2023, the Company had gross U.S. net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income in the amount of $150,662 of which a portion is subject to annual limitation. Based on estimates as of December 31, 2023, the Company expects that approximately $48,602 of the gross U.S. net operating loss carryforwards would be available to offset taxable income in 2024.

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

Note 17. Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to settle a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Accounting standards utilize a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three levels, which are described below:

•Level 1 – Quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets

•Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices that are either directly or indirectly observable for the asset or

liability

•Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity

These levels are not necessarily an indication of the risk of liquidity associated with the financial assets or liabilities disclosed. In instances where the determination of fair value measurement is based on inputs from different levels of the fair value hierarchy, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the entire fair value measurement falls is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety, as required under ASC 820-10, "Fair Value Measurement." Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accruals readily convertible into cash approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the instruments.

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	3,044	$	-	$	-	$	3,044
Short-term investments		-		7,134		-		7,134
Liabilities:
Public warrants	$	2,591	$	-	$	-	$	2,591
Private placement warrants		-		2,170		-		2,170
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions		-		-		130		130
Liability classified warrants (a)		-		-		23		23
New GPO Note		-		-		36,954		36,954
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Note		-		-		9,002		9,002
Era Convertible Note		-		-		5,977		5,977
(a) Included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022 by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Liabilities:
Public warrants	$	10,282	$	-	$	-	$	10,282
Private placement warrants		-		8,610		-		8,610
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions		-		-		1,579		1,579
Liability classified warrants (a)		-		-		182		182
(a) Included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet

The following table summarizes changes in fair value of the Company’s level 3 liabilities during the periods presented:

	Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions			Liability Classified Warrants			Embedded Redemption Features on Convertible Notes			Embedded Redemption Features on Promissory Note			Embedded Redemption Features on 8090 FV Note
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	5,104		$	1,021		$	4,228		$	28,058		$	2,400
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		-			436			-			-			-
Contingent consideration at acquisition date		400			-			-			-			-
Contingent compensation recognized		1,273			-			-			-			-
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss(a)		(2,121	)		(115	)		(2,097	)		3,923			1,264
Earned contingent consideration settled		(531	)		-			-			-			-
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled		(1,567	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent compensation reversal		(979	)		-			-			-			-
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		-			(1,160	)		(2,131	)		(31,981	)		(3,664	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		1,579			182			-			-			-
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		-			-			-			-			-
Contingent consideration at acquisition date		1,445			-			-			-			-
Contingent compensation recognized		337			-			-			-			-
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss(a)		(357	)		(159	)		-			-			-
Earned contingent consideration settled		(281	)		-			-			-			-
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled		(39	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent compensation reversal		(1,687	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent consideration reversal		(867	)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	130		$	23		$	-		$	-		$	-

(a)The change in contingent liabilities from acquisitions is recorded as transaction costs on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Short-Term Investments

The fair value of the short-term investments is based on the quoted market price of the securities on the valuation date. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the short-term investments was $7,134. The Company recognized a non-cash loss of $98 for the year ended December 31, 2023 resulting from the change in fair value of the short-term investments. The change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Public Warrants

The fair value of the public warrants is estimated based on the quoted market price of such warrants on the valuation date. The public warrants were initially recognized as a liability in connection with the Business Combination on July 29, 2022 at a fair value of $5,688. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the estimated fair value of the public warrants was $2,591 and $10,282, respectively. The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $7,691 during the year ended December 31, 2023, and a non-cash loss of $4,594 during the year ended December 31, 2022 resulting from the change in fair value of the public warrants. The change in fair value is recorded in change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Private Placement Warrants

The private placement warrants were initially recognized as a liability in connection with the Business Combination on July 29, 2022 at a fair value of $29,259. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the estimated fair value of the private warrants was $2,170 and $8,610, respectively. The Company recognized a non-cash gain of $6,440 during the year ended December 31, 2023, and a non-cash gain of $20,649 during the year ended December 31, 2022 resulting from the change in fair value of the private warrants. The change in fair value is recorded in change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the private placement warrants at July 29, 2022:

	July 29, 2022
Valuation date share price	$	8.43
Risk-free interest rate		2.7	%
Expected volatility		40.0	%
Expected dividends		0.0	%
Expected term (years)		5.00
Fair value (in dollars)	$	2.66

New GPO Note

The New GPO Note was recognized as a liability in connection with the settlement of litigation on the Subscription Date at its estimated fair value of $36,583. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the New GPO Note was $36,954. The non-cash gain of $1,411 is recorded in the change of fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2023. The estimated fair value of the New GPO Note was determined based on a trinomial lattice model. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the New GPO Note at December 31, 2023 and on the Subscription Date of June 30, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			June 30, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	3.64
Risk free rate		3.88	%		4.10	%
Yield		14.50	%		15.50	%
Expected volatility		50.00	%		39.00	%
Expected term (years)		4.5			5.0

Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes

The Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes were recognized as a liability in connection with the acquisition on January 27, 2023 at a fair value of $8,635. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible

Notes were $9,002. The non-cash gain of $673 is recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2023. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes at December 31, 2023 and January 27, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			January 27, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	5.06
Risk free rate		3.92	%		3.60	%
Yield		15.50	%		17.50	%
Expected volatility		50.00	%		40.00	%
Expected term (years)		4.1			5.0

As of December 31, 2023, the difference between the aggregate fair value and the unpaid principal balance of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes is $367.

Era Convertible Note

The Era Convertible Note was recognized as a liability associated with the Company’s strategic commercial partnership on December 8, 2023 at a fair value of $5,500. At December 31, 2023 the fair value of the Era Convertible Note was $5,977. The non-cash loss of $477 is recorded in the change in fair value of financial instruments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2023. The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Era Convertible Note at December 31, 2023 and December 8, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			December 8, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	1.33
Risk free rate		4.17	%		4.63	%
Yield		153.24	%		163.43	%
Expected volatility		63.00	%		61.00	%
Expected term (years)		3.9			4.0

Contingent Liabilities from acquisitions

The contingent liabilities from acquisitions are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration and compensation relates to the following acquisitions:

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Curate	$	4	$	883
FrontierView		-	600
Equilibrium	112		43
DT Global	14		53
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	$	130	$	1,579

The Company settled part of the Curate contingent consideration and compensation through an issuance of 83,393 additional shares in a non-cash transaction during the first quarter of 2023 and 83,393 additional shares during the fourth quarter of 2023.

The Company estimated the fair value of the Curate contingent consideration and compensation using a Monte Carlo simulation. These fair value measurements are based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents Level 3 measurements as defined in ASC 820. Significant changes in the key assumptions and inputs could result in a significant change in the fair value measurement of the contingent consideration. The following inputs and assumptions were used to value contingent liabilities from acquisitions as of December 31, 2023:

	Curate
Risk premium		11.00	%
Risk free rate		5.40	%
Revenue volatility		20.00	%
Expected life (years)	0.3

Liability classified warrants

The Last Out Lender Warrants are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Last Out Lender Warrants (see Note 9, Debt) is calculated using the Black-Scholes calculation with the following inputs:

	December 31, 2023
Common stock fair value	$	1.14
Time to maturity (years)		1.6
Risk-free interest rate		4.45	%
Volatility		122.0	%
Exercise price	$	8.56

Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company’s long-lived assets, including property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis when an impairment has occurred. Excluding the impairment of an operating lease asset related to certain unoccupied office space and the impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets as disclosed in Note 5, Leases, Note 7, Intangible Assets, and Note 8, Goodwill, no other impairment events were identified during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Excluding a total of $1,267 earned cash contingent compensation related to FrontierView and Forge being transferred from Level 3 to Level 1 during the December 31, 2022, there were no other transfers of assets or liabilities between levels during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.

Changes to fair value are recognized as income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Note 18. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Proceedings

From time to time the Company is a party to various disputes, claims, lawsuits and other regulatory and legal matters, including both asserted and unasserted legal claims, in the ordinary course of business. The status of each such matter, referred to herein as a loss contingency, is reviewed and assessed in accordance with applicable accounting rules regarding the nature of the matter, the likelihood that a loss will be incurred, and the amounts involved.

As discussed in Note 9, "Debt", on June 30, 2023, the Company entered into the Exchange and Settlement Agreement and New GPO Note. Pursuant thereto, on July 3, 2023, (i) the Disputing Lender returned 5,881,723 shares of Class A Common Stock, which the Company subsequently cancelled, (ii) the Company issued the New GPO Note, and (iii) the parties agreed to a mutual settlement and release of all claims (including, but not limited to, any claims by the Investor for additional shares or money damages resulting from the entry into the Merger Agreement), relating to or arising from the conversion of the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note, dated December 29, 2020, previously issued by a subsidiary of the pre-business combination FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. to the Investor.

Legal fees are recognized as incurred when the legal services are provided, and therefore are not recognized as part of the loss contingency.

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Subsequent Events

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Note 19. Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through March14, 2024, the date that these financial statements were available to be issued.

Sale of Board.org

On March 11, 2024, FiscalNote, Inc. (the “Seller”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Exec Connect Intermediate LLC (the “Buyer”) and FiscalNote Boards LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Seller formerly known as Board.org, LLC (“Board.org”), pursuant to which the Seller sold 100% of the equity of Board.org to the Buyer (the “Equity Sale”). As consideration for the Equity Sale, at the closing of the Equity Sale (the “Closing”) the Buyer paid the Seller a base purchase price of $95 million in cash, subject to adjustments based on Closing working capital, indebtedness and transaction expenses, as well as retention payments payable to certain employees of the Company following the Closing (the “Base Purchase Price”). In addition, the Buyer agreed to make a potential cash earn-out payment to the Seller in the amount of $5 million or $8 million, less the amount of certain potential retention payments to certain employees of the Company, subject to the Company’s achievement of certain revenue targets for 2024. $0.8 million of the Base Purchase Price was deposited into escrow to satisfy certain potential post-Closing purchase price adjustments and indemnification claims.

The Purchase Agreement contains representations, warranties and indemnification obligations of the parties customary for transactions similar to those contemplated by the Purchase Agreement. The Buyer has obtained a representation and warranty insurance policy that will provide coverage for certain losses incurred as a result of breaches of certain specified representations and warranties of the Seller contained in the Purchase Agreement, provided that the recovery under such policy is subject to certain exclusions, policy limits and certain other terms and conditions, all as more fully described in the Purchase Agreement. The Seller will not be responsible for any breaches of the representations or warranties other than for breaches of Fundamental Representations or Fraud (as such terms are defined in the Purchase Agreement) beyond the amount held in escrow. Pursuant to a Transition Services Agreement and Employee Lease Agreement entered into in connection with the Closing, the Seller will provide certain transitional support services and employees to Board.org for a period of time following the Closing and Board.org will reimburse the Seller for its direct costs of those services and employees.

Amendment No. 4 to Senior Term Loan

In connection with the completion of the sale of Board.org on March 11, 2024, the Company also entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Senior Term Loan (“Amendment No. 4”), pursuant to which, among other things, the lenders consented to release the liens on Board.org’s assets and permitted the consummation of the sale in exchange for the permanent retirement of $65.7 million (the “Pay-Down Amount”) of term loans under the Senior Term Loan and payment of approximately $7.1 million of related prepayment and exit fees. Amendment No. 4 also requires that upon receipt of any earn-out payment under the Purchase Agreement, the Company will prepay outstanding obligations under the Senior Term Loan in an amount equal to 70% of the net proceeds received from such earn-out payment, together with a prepayment fee and an exit fee, equal to 5.75% of the amount of such prepayment.

In addition, Amendment No. 4 extended the commencement of amortization payments under the Senior Term Loan from August 15, 2025 to August 15, 2026, with such payments to fully amortize the term loans by the maturity date of July 15, 2027. Amendment No. 4 also increased the Company’s minimum liquidity covenant and modified the Company’s minimum ARR and EBITDA covenants, as defined in the Senior Term Loan, in order to appropriately reflect the sale of Board.org and the absence of its future contributions to the Company’s overall financial performance and position.

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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Description of Business

Description of Business

FiscalNote Holdings, Inc. (“FiscalNote,” or the “Company”) is a leading technology provider of global policy and market intelligence. It delivers critical, actionable legal and policy insights in a rapidly evolving political and regulatory and macroeconomic environment. By combining artificial intelligence (AI) technology, other technologies with analytics, workflow tools, and expert peer insights, FiscalNote empowers customers to manage policy, address regulatory developments, and mitigate global risk. FiscalNote ingests unstructured legislative and regulatory data, and employs AI and data science to deliver structured, relevant and actionable information in order to facilitate key operational and strategic decisions by global enterprises, midsized and smaller businesses, government institutions, trade groups, and nonprofits. FiscalNote delivers that intelligence through its suite of public policy and issues management products. The Company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

On July 29, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the transactions contemplated by the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 7, 2021, and as amended on May 9, 2022, (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among FiscalNote Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Old FiscalNote”), Duddell Street Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (“DSAC”), and Grassroots Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware Corporation and a wholly owned direct subsidiary of DSAC (“Merger Sub” and, together with DSAC, the “DSAC Parties”). Pursuant to these transactions, Merger Sub merged with and into Old FiscalNote, with Old FiscalNote becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of DSAC (the “Business Combination” and, collectively with the other transactions described in the Business Combination Agreement, the “Transactions”). In connection with the closing of the Transactions (the “Closing”), DSAC domesticated and continued as a Delaware corporation under the name of “FiscalNote Holdings, Inc.” (“New FiscalNote”). Unless the context otherwise requires, references in these notes to the financial statements to the “Company,” “FiscalNote,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer to the business of Old FiscalNote, which became the business of New FiscalNote and its subsidiaries following the Closing.

Basis of Presentation and Interim Financial Information

Basis of Presentation and Interim Financial Information

We accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization whereby Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer and DSAC as the accounting acquiree. This determination was primarily based on:
 

•Old FiscalNote stockholders having the largest voting interest in New FiscalNote;

•the board of directors of New FiscalNote having ten members, and Old FiscalNote’s former stockholders having the ability to nominate the majority of the members of the board of directors;

•Old FiscalNote management continuing to hold executive management roles for the post-combination company and being responsible for the day-to-day operations;

•the post-combination company assuming the Old FiscalNote name;

•New FiscalNote maintaining the pre-existing Old FiscalNote headquarters; and

•the intended strategy of New FiscalNote being a continuation of Old FiscalNote’s strategy.
 

Accordingly, the Business Combination was treated as the equivalent of Old FiscalNote issuing stock for the net assets of DSAC, accompanied by a recapitalization. The net assets of DSAC are stated at historical cost, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

While DSAC was the legal acquirer in the Business Combination, because Old FiscalNote was determined as the accounting acquirer, the historical financial statements of Old FiscalNote became the historical financial statements of the combined company, upon the consummation of the Business Combination. As a result, the financial statements included in the consolidated financial statements reflect (i) the historical operating results of Old FiscalNote prior to the Business Combination; (ii) the combined results of the Company and Old FiscalNote following the closing of the Business

Combination; (iii) the assets and liabilities of Old FiscalNote at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented.

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company has converted the equity structure for the periods prior to the Business Combination to reflect the number of shares of New FiscalNote’s common stock issued to Old FiscalNote’s stockholders in connection with the recapitalization transaction based on an exchange ratio of 1.187 (the "Exchange Ratio"), determined pursuant to the terms of the Business Combination. As such, the shares, corresponding capital amounts and earnings per share, as applicable, related to Old FiscalNote’s, convertible preferred stock, and common stock prior to the Business Combination have been retroactively converted as shares by applying the Exchange Ratio.

Liquidity

Liquidity

Historically the Company’s cash flows from operations have not been sufficient to fund its current operating model and the Company funded operations through raising equity and debt. The Company's ability to maintain its minimum cash requirement, fund its future cash interest requirements under its senior term loan and fund its operations depend in part on general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other conditions that may be beyond the Company's control. Accordingly, the Company continues to closely monitor expenses to assess whether any immediate, or long-term changes, are necessary to maintain compliance with its financial covenants.

The Company’s cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments were $24,434 as of December 31, 2023, compared with $61,223 as of December 31, 2022. Further, the Company had negative working capital (excluding cash, restricted cash, and short-term investments) of $40,279 and $37,330 at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of $816,416 and $700,743 as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and has incurred net losses of $115,461 and $218,257 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Management expects that significant on-going operating and capital expenditures will be necessary to continue to implement the Company’s business plan of entering new markets, future acquisitions, and infrastructure and product development.

In addition, as disclosed in Note 9, “Debt”, the Company is subject to certain financial covenants. The Company’s ability to maintain compliance with these financial covenants are based on the Company’s current expectations regarding continued growth in revenues, collections, cost structure, current cash burn rate and other operating assumptions.

The Company believes our cash on hand at December 31, 2023, net proceeds from the sale of Board.org (see Note 19, Subsequent Events ), proceeds from our expected product sales, and available borrowings under our Senior Term Loan for certain acquisition activity, will be sufficient to meet our obligations and our required covenants for at least the next twelve months from the date of this filing.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Significant estimates and assumptions made by management include the determination of:

•revenue recognition;

•the average period of benefit associated with costs capitalized to obtain revenue contracts;

•the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed for business combinations;

•the useful lives of intangible assets;

•capitalization of software development costs;

•valuation of financial instruments;

•impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets;

•the fair value of certain stock awards issued;

•the fair value of certain consideration issued as part of business combinations;

•the recognition, measurement, and valuation of current and deferred income taxes and uncertain tax positions; and

•the incremental borrowing rate used to calculate lease balances.

Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, which forms the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

Segments

Segments

The Company operates as one operating segment. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Over the past several years, the Company has completed a number of acquisitions. These acquisitions have allowed the Company to expand its offerings, presence, and reach in various market segments. While the Company has offerings in multiple market segments and operates in multiple countries, the Company’s business operates in one operating segment because the Company’s CODM evaluates the Company’s financial information and resources, and assesses the performance of these resources, on a consolidated basis.

Concentration Risks

Concentrations of Risks

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable. The Company generally maintains its cash and cash equivalents with various nationally recognized financial institutions. The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at times exceed amounts guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

The Company does not require collateral for accounts receivable. The Company maintains an allowance for its doubtful accounts receivable due to estimated credit losses. This allowance is based upon historical loss patterns, the number of days billings are past due, an evaluation of the potential risk of loss associated with delinquent accounts and current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to inform adjustments to historical loss patterns. The Company records the allowance against bad debt expense through the consolidated statements of operations, included in sales and marketing expense, up to the amount of revenues recognized to date. Any incremental allowance is recorded as an offset to deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets. Receivables are written off and charged against the recorded allowance when the Company has exhausted collection efforts without success.

No single customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company's accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Revenue derived from the U.S. Federal Government was 16% and 18% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, assets located in the United States were approximately 85% and 92% percent of total assets.

No vendors and two vendors individually accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s accounts payable as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no vendor and one vendor represented more than 10% of the total purchases made.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenues upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation(s) (upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to its customers) in an amount that reflects the consideration to which it expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The Company has elected to exclude sales and similar taxes from the transaction price.

The Company determines the amount of revenue to be recognized through the application of the following steps:

(i)identification of contracts with customers,

(ii)identification of distinct performance obligations in the contract,

(iii)determination of contract transaction price,

(iv)allocation of contract transaction price to the performance obligations, and

(v)determination of revenue recognition based on timing of satisfaction of the performance obligation(s).

The Company derives its revenues from subscription revenue arrangements and advisory, advertising, and other revenues.

Subscription Revenue

Subscription revenue consists of revenue earned from subscription-based arrangements that provide customers the right to use the Company’s software and products in a cloud-based infrastructure. Subscription revenue is driven primarily by the number of active licenses, the types of products and the price of the subscriptions. The Company also earns subscription-based revenue by licensing to customers its digital content, including transcripts, news and analysis, images, video, and podcast data. Subscription revenue is generally non-refundable regardless of the actual use and is recognized ratably over the non-cancellable contract term beginning on the commencement date of each contract, which is the date the Company’s service is first made available to customers.

The Company's contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple services. For these contracts, the Company accounts for individual promises separately if they are distinct performance obligations. Determining whether services are considered distinct performance obligations may require significant judgment. Judgment is also required to determine the standalone selling price (“SSP”) for each distinct performance obligation. In instances where SSP is not directly observable, such as when the Company does not sell the services separately, the Company determines the SSP using available information, including market conditions and other observable inputs.

The Company typically invoices its customers annually. Typical payment terms provide that customers pay within 30 days of invoice. Amounts that have been invoiced are recorded in accounts receivable and in deferred revenue, depending on whether transfer of control to customers has occurred.

Deferred revenue results from amounts billed to or cash received from customers in advance of the revenue being recognized.

Contract assets represent a conditional right to consideration for satisfied performance obligations that become a receivable when the conditions are satisfied. Contract assets are generated when contractual billing schedules differ from the timing of revenue recognition or cash collection and are included in other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Advisory, Advertising, and Other Revenues

Advisory revenue is typically earned under contracts for specific deliverables and is non-recurring in nature, although the Company may sell different advisory services to repeat customers. One-time advisory revenue is invoiced according to the terms of the contract, usually delivered to the customer over a short period of time, during which revenue is recognized.

Advertising revenue is primarily generated by delivering advertising in its publications (Roll Call and CQ) in both print and digital formats. Revenue for print advertising is recognized upon publication of the advertisement. Revenue for digital advertising is recognized over the period of the advertisement or, if the contract contains impression guarantees, based on delivered impressions.

Book revenue is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer, which is when control of the product is transferred to the customer. Shipping and handling costs are treated as a fulfillment activity and are expensed as incurred.

Events revenue is deferred and only recognized when the event has taken place and is included in other revenues

Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts

Costs Capitalized to Obtain Revenue Contracts

The Company capitalizes incremental costs of obtaining a contract. Certain sales commissions are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Sales commissions incurred for obtaining new contracts are deferred and then amortized as selling and marketing expenses on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that the Company has determined to be approximately four years. The four-year amortization period was determined based on several factors, including the nature of the technology and proprietary data underlying the services being purchased, customer contract renewal rates and industry competition. The Company updates its estimate of the period of benefit periodically and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the period of benefit could change significantly. Such changes, if any, are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate. The Company has elected to use a practical expedient to expense commissions for renewal contracts when the renewal period is 12 months or less. The Company does not have material costs to fulfill contracts with customers.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues primarily consists of expenses related to hosting the Company’s service, the costs of data center capacity, amortization of developed technology and capitalized software development costs, certain fees paid to various third parties for the use of their technology, services, or data, costs of compensation, including bonuses, stock compensation, benefits and other expenses for employees associated with providing professional services and other direct costs of production. Also included in cost of revenues are costs related to develop, publish, print, and deliver publications.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The Company considers cash on deposit and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2023, over 57% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were held at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.

In 2017, as an incentive for entering into a lease and building out the Company’s head office in Washington, D.C., the District granted to the Company $750 to finance the security deposit of the new office. The Company is required to meet certain covenants, such as maintaining its headquarters in Washington, D.C., and may have to reimburse the District if the covenants are not met. The amount of the grant is reflected as restricted cash, including any interest earned, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

Investments

Investments

The Company has invested in highly liquid investments that have investment-grade ratings. These investments are accounted for at fair value through the consolidated statement of operations. The Company is able to easily liquidate these into cash; accordingly, the Company has presented these investments as available for current operations and are presented as short-term investments within current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Purchases and sales of short-term investments are classified in the investing section of our consolidated statement of cash flows.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets’ estimated useful lives, which generally are five years for furniture and fixtures, three years for equipment, and the shorter of the useful life or the lease term for leasehold improvements. Software license fees for externally purchased software are capitalized and amortized over the life of the license. Property and equipment are evaluated for impairment in accordance with management’s policy for finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets (see Note 7, Intangible Assets).

Capitalized Software Development Costs

Capitalized Software Development Costs

The Company capitalizes costs to develop software for internal use, including website development costs, when it is determined the development efforts will result in new or additional functionality or new products. Costs incurred prior to meeting these criteria and costs associated with implementation activities and ongoing maintenance are expensed as incurred and included in operating expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Costs capitalized as internal use software are amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated useful life that the Company has determined to be three years. Amortization of capitalized software development costs is included in the costs

of revenues in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Software development costs are evaluated for impairment in accordance with management’s policy for finite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets (see Note 7, Intangible Assets).

Business Combinations

Business Combinations

The Company must estimate the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination at the acquisition date. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, the Company may record adjustments to the fair values of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the fair value of the assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets

Acquisition-Related Intangibles and Other Long-Lived Assets

The Company recognizes acquisition-related intangible assets, such as customer relationships and developed technology, in connection with business combinations. The Company amortizes the cost of acquisition-related intangible assets that have finite useful lives generally on a straight-line basis. The Company evaluates acquisition-related intangibles and other long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of asset groups are measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. This includes assumptions about future prospects for the business that the asset group relates to and typically involves computations of the estimated future cash flows to be generated by these businesses. Based on these judgments and assumptions, the Company determines whether the Company needs to take an impairment charge to reduce the value of the asset group stated on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets to reflect its estimated fair value. When the Company considers such assets to be impaired, the amount of impairment the Company recognizes is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds its fair value. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges totaling $6,223 (see Note 7, Intangible Assets). There were no impairments of long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill Impairment

Goodwill is not amortized, but is evaluated for impairment annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. For purposes of assessing potential impairment, the Company estimates the fair value of its reporting units based on the price a market participant would be willing to pay in a potential sale of the reporting unit, and compares this amount to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the Company determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be required. The annual goodwill impairment test is performed on October 1st.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $25,841 (see Note 8, Goodwill). There were no impairments of goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2022.

Leases

Leases

The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at the inception of the contract. The Company’s leases include certain variable lease payments associated with non-lease components, such as common area maintenance costs and real estate taxes, which are generally charged based on actual amounts incurred by the lessor. The non-lease components are combined with the lease component to account for both as a single lease component.

Lease liabilities, which represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease, and corresponding right-of-use assets, which represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of fixed future payments over the lease term. The Company calculates the present value of future payments using a discount rate equal to the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. For operating leases, lease expense relating to fixed payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and lease expense relating to variable payments is expensed as incurred. The Company did not have any finance leases at January 1, 2022 (date of adoption), December 31, 2022 and at December 31, 2023. The Company records costs

associated with leases within general and administrative expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The Company subleases certain leased office spaces to third parties and recognizes sublease income on a straight-line basis over the sublease term as an offset to lease expense as part of the general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Warrant Liabilities

Warrant Liabilities

The Company evaluates its financial instruments, including its outstanding warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. The Company has outstanding public and private warrants, both of which do not meet the criteria for equity classification and are accounted for as liabilities. Accordingly, the Company recognizes the warrants as liabilities at fair value and adjusts the warrants to fair value at each reporting period. The warrant liabilities are subject to re-measurement at each balance sheets date until exercised, and any change in fair value is recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation awards consist of stock options and restricted stock units (collectively “stock-based awards”). The Company has historically issued stock options with exercise prices equal to the fair value of the underlying stock price. Prior to the completion of the Business Combination and listing of the Company’s Class A common stock on the public stock exchange, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock underlying the stock options was determined based on then-current valuation estimates at the time of grant. Because such grants occurred prior to the public trading of the Company’s Class A common stock, the fair value of Old FiscalNote common stock was typically determined with assistance of periodic valuation analyses from an independent third-party valuation firm.

The Company calculates the fair value of stock options using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. For share-based awards with performance conditions, the Company periodically assesses whether the performance conditions have been met or are probable of being met in order to determine the timing and amount of compensation expense to be recognized for each reporting period. Compensation expense for all option awards is recorded on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the awards, which is generally the option’s vesting period. These amounts are reduced by the forfeitures as the forfeitures occur.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

The Company uses the asset and liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on temporary differences between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax laws is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the period that includes the enactment date.

Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts that are expected to be realized based on the weighting of positive and negative evidence. Future realization of deferred tax assets ultimately depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character (for example, ordinary income or capital gain) within the carryback or carryforward periods available under the applicable tax law. The Company regularly reviews the deferred tax assets for recoverability based on historical taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences and tax planning strategies. The Company’s judgments regarding future profitability may change due to many factors, including future market conditions and the ability to successfully execute its business plans and/or tax planning strategies. Should there be a change in the ability to recover deferred tax assets, the tax provision would increase or decrease in the period in which the assessment is changed.

The Company’s tax positions are subject to income tax audits by multiple tax jurisdictions throughout the world. The Company recognizes the tax benefit of an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the position is sustainable upon examination by the taxing authority, solely based on its technical merits. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit which is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement with the

taxing authority. The Company recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision.

Foreign Currency Transaction

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currency of the Company’s major foreign subsidiaries is generally the local currency. All assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions are translated using historical exchange rates. Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded as a separate component on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in other expense, net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the period and historically have not been material.

Currency gains and losses on the translation of intercompany loans made to foreign subsidiaries that are of a long-term investment nature are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions

From time to time the Company has entered into related party transactions with certain of the Company's directors and officers. These transactions have historically included term loans, convertible debt, and convertible preferred stock.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurements

The Company accounts for assets and liabilities in accordance with accounting standards that define fair value and establish a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or a nonrecurring basis. Fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.

Accounting standards include disclosure requirements relating to the fair values used for certain financial instruments and establish a fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy prioritizes valuation inputs into three levels based on the extent to which inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Each fair value measurement is reported in one of three levels:
 

Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2: Assets or liabilities valued based on observable market data for similar instruments, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity; instruments valued based on the best available data, some of which is internally developed, and considers risk premiums that a market participant would require.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Effective

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280) guidance for segment reporting. The new guidance amends segment reporting to include significant segment expenses. The guidance will be effective for the Company's year beginning January 1, 2024. The Company does not expect that this guidance will have a significant impact on our disclosures.

The Company has evaluated all issued Accounting Standards Updates and believes the adoption of these standards will not have a material impact on its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, balance sheets, or cash flows.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The amendments in the ASU enhance income tax disclosures, primarily through standardization, disaggregation of rate reconciliation categories, and income taxes paid by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal

years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption allowed. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption on our financial disclosures.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 Leases (ASC 842) guidance for the accounting for leases. Under the new guidance, lessees are required to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheets for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. The Company adopted ASU 2016-02 on January 1, 2022 using the effective date method. By applying ASU 2016-02 at the adoption date, as opposed to at the beginning of the earliest period presented, the Company's reporting for periods prior to January 1, 2022 continues to be in accordance with Leases (ASC 840). The Company elected the package of practical expedients which permits carrying forward historical accounting positions around lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs for all leases commencing prior to January 1, 2022. The Company also made a policy election to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of its leases and to exclude leases with a term of 12 months or less at the commencement date from the lease asset and lease liability recognition and measurement requirements under ASC 842. Adoption of the standard on January 1, 2022 resulted in the recording of $25,912 of operating lease assets and $42,324 of operating lease liabilities. The difference between the operating lease assets and operating lease liabilities at transition represented previously recognized deferred rent, lease incentives, and sublease loss liabilities. The Company did not adjust the prior period balance sheets. Adoption of the standard did not impact our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash flows. See Note 5, Leases for required disclosures related to leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (ASC 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13") guidance with respect to measuring credit losses on financial instruments, including trade receivables. The guidance eliminates the probable initial recognition threshold that was previously required prior to recognizing a credit loss on financial instruments. The credit loss estimate now reflects an entity's current estimate of all future expected credit losses. Under the previous guidance, an entity only considered past events and current conditions. The Company adopted ASC 2016-13 on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective transition method. Upon adoption, the Company recorded a $212 cumulative-effect adjustment to accumulated deficit on the consolidated balance sheets, our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable changed from $468 at December 31, 2022 to $680 at January 1, 2023.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes guidance modifying the requirements for the accounting for income taxes. The simplifications include changes in the accounting for (i) intra-period tax allocations, (ii) outside basis differences in business combinations, (iii) interim provisions, (iv) step-up in tax basis goodwill and (v) franchise and other taxes partially based on income, among other changes. The Company adopted ASC 2019-12 on January 1, 2022. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06 Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (ASC 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging – Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (ASC 815-40) ("ASU 2020-06") guidance modifying the requirements for the accounting for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity. The modifications eliminate certain accounting models for convertible debt instruments, eliminate certain requirements for equity classification of embedded derivatives and align earnings per share calculations for convertible instruments. The Company adopted ASC 2020-06 on January 1, 2023 using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASC 2020-06 did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08 Business Combinations (ASC 805) Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers guidance requiring entities to apply ASC 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination. Under current GAAP, an acquirer generally recognizes assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination, including contract assets and contract liabilities arising from revenue contracts with customers and other similar contracts that are accounted for in accordance with ASC 606, at fair value on the acquisition date. Under the new guidance the acquirer will recognize contract assets and contract liabilities at the same amounts recorded by the acquiree. The modifications improve comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The Company adopted ASC 2021-08 on January 1, 2022. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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Revenues (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table depicts the Company's disaggregated revenue for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Subscription	$	119,082	$	100,522
Advisory		5,455		4,914
Advertising		1,632		2,703
Books		1,166		736
Other revenue		5,310		4,890
Total	$	132,645	$	113,765

Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Operations

The following table depicts the Company’s revenue by geographic operations for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
North America	$	107,108	$	98,951
Europe		19,749		10,072
Australia		1,193		1,122
Asia		4,595		3,620
Total	$	132,645	$	113,765

Schedule of Deferred Revenue

Details of the Company’s deferred revenue for the periods presented are as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	30,097
Acquired deferred revenue		1,055
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance		(29,351	)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period		35,139
Effects of foreign currency		(453	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		36,487
Acquired deferred revenue		3,933
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance		(35,598	)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period		39,220
Effects of foreign currency		363
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	44,405

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Business Combinations (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Summary of Contingent Consideration

The contingent liabilities from acquisitions are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration and compensation relates to the following acquisitions:

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Curate	$	4	$	883
FrontierView		-	600
Equilibrium	112		43
DT Global	14		53
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	$	130	$	1,579

Dragonfly Eye Limited

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Summary of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Dragonfly consisted of the following:

Cash	$	5,617
Fair value of Class A common stock		9,539
Fair value of Seller Convertible Notes		8,635
Fair value of contingent consideration		1,445
Total	$	25,236

Summary of Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	607
Current assets, net		3,690
Property and equipment, net		18
Intangible assets		9,600
Deferred revenues		(3,933	)
Current liabilities		(1,764	)
Deferred tax liabilities		(1,517	)
Total net assets acquired		6,701
Goodwill		18,535
Total purchase price	$	25,236

Summary of Components of Identified Intangible Assets Acquired and Estimated Useful Lives

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Customer relationships	$	7,300	6,10
Developed technology		1,750		10
Tradename		550		3
Total intangible assets acquired	$	9,600

Aicel Technologies

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Summary of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred

The acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred for Aicel consisted of the following:

Fair value of Class A common stock	$	8,590
Fair value of contingent consideration		88
Total	$	8,678

Summary of Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the date of acquisition:

Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,525
Current assets, net		447
Property and equipment, net		53
Equity method investment		45
Intangible assets		3,000
Deferred revenues		(602	)
Other current liabilities		(453	)
Debt		(1,131	)
Total net assets acquired		2,884
Goodwill		5,794
Total purchase price	$	8,678

Summary of Components of Identified Intangible Assets Acquired and Estimated Useful Lives

The following table sets forth the components of identified intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives as of the date of acquisition:
 

	Estimated Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life (Years)
Developed technology	$	1,200		8
Database		750		8
Customer relationships		650		11
Tradename		400		7
Total intangible assets acquired	$	3,000

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Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Leases [Abstract]

Summary of Lease Expense

The following table details the composition of lease expense for the year presented:

	Year Ended			Years Ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Operating lease cost (a)	$	6,138		$	9,769
Variable lease cost		841			518
Short-term lease cost		550			1,236
Total lease costs	$	7,529		$	11,523
Sublease income	$	(1,442	)	$	(5,350	)

(a)Excludes operating lease assets impairment charge of $378 related to an unoccupied existing office space lease recorded in the first quarter of 2022.

Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments

The following tables present the future minimum lease payments and additional information about the Company's lease obligations as of December 31, 2023:

2024	$	5,402
2025		5,183
2026		5,298
2027		5,288
2028		5,163
Thereafter		13,004
Total minimum lease payments		39,338
Less: Amounts representing interest		10,110
Net minimum lease payments	$	29,228

Summary of Additional Information about Lease Obligations

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)		7.2			7.5
Weighted average discount rate		8.5	%		8.5	%

Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information for the period presented:

	Year Ended		Year Ended
	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash outflows for operating leases	$	9,481	$	11,805
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining operating lease assets:
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	$	272	$	2,074

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Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]

Summary of Details of Property and Equipment

The following table details property and equipment as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Leasehold improvements	$	9,526		$	9,525
Furniture and fixtures		102			98
Equipment		498			495
Computer equipment		2,332			2,177
Total property and equipment	$	12,458		$	12,295
Less: accumulated depreciation		(6,317	)		(4,970	)
Total property and equipment, net	$	6,141		$	7,325

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Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract]

Summary of Gross Carrying Amounts and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets by Major Class

The following table summarizes the gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of the Company’s intangible assets by major class:

	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2022							Weighted Average
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Impairment			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount		Remaining Useful Life (Years) December 31, 2023
Customer relationships	$	88,544	$	(32,392	)	$	(2,235	)	$	53,917	$	81,002	$	(24,654	)	$	56,348		8.3
Developed technology		37,205		(26,743	)		(1,909	)		8,553		35,350		(17,673	)		17,677		6.6
Databases		29,895		(11,057	)		-			18,838		29,912		(8,892	)		21,020		8.8
Tradenames		12,077		(4,367	)		(579	)		7,131		11,480		(3,216	)		8,264		8.3
Expert network		2,692		(1,291	)		-			1,401		2,559		(800	)		1,759		3.1
Patents		784		(217	)		(8	)		559		700		(200	)		500		17.6
Content library		592		(123	)		-			469		592		(64	)		528		7.9
Total	$	171,789	$	(76,190	)	$	(4,731	)	$	90,868	$	161,595	$	(55,499	)	$	106,096

Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets

The expected future amortization expense for intangible assets as of December 31, 2023 is as follows:

2024	$	13,364
2025		11,771
2026		11,481
2027		11,069
2028		9,992
Thereafter		33,191
Total	$	90,868

Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs

Capitalized software development costs are as follows:

	December 31, 2023										December 31, 2022
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Impairment			Net Carrying Amount		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Amount
Capitalized software development costs	$	27,659	$	(12,795	)	$	(1,492	)	$	13,372	$	19,815	$	(5,869	)	$	13,946

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Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Goodwill [Roll Forward]

Summary of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill, which are generally not deductible for tax purposes, are as follows:

Balance at December 31, 2021	$	188,768
Acquisitions		5,794
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		(200	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		194,362
Acquisition		18,535
Impairment		(25,841	)
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		647
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	187,703

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Debt (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of Carrying Value of Debt

The following presents the carrying value of the Company’s debt as of the respective period ends:

	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	158,228		$	150,647
New GPO Note		36,954			-
Convertible notes		14,052			12,219
Dragonfly Convertible Note		9,002			-
Era Convertible Note		5,977			-
Aicel Convertible Note		1,156			1,174
PPP loan		144			251
Total gross debt		225,513			164,291
Debt issuance costs		(3,098	)		(2,243	)
Total		222,415			162,048
Less: Current maturities		(105	)		(68	)
Total long-term debt	$	222,310		$	161,980

Summary of Estimated Fair Value of Debt

The following table summarizes the total estimated fair value of the Company's debt as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Senior Term Loan	$	168,702	$	165,540
New GPO Note		36,954		-
Convertible notes		13,992		16,942
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes		10,407		-
Era Convertible Notes		5,977		-
Total	$	236,032	$	182,482

Summary of Maturities of Debt

Maturities of debt during the years subsequent to December 31, 2023 are as follows:

2024	$	105
2025		30,340
2026		39,000
2027		110,111
2028		45,957
Total	$	225,513

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]

Summary of Activities Related to Stock Options and Performance Stock Units

The following table summarizes activities related to stock options and performance stock units during the period presented:

Stock Options awards	Number of shares			Weighted-average exercise price		Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		8,695,002		$	3.28		7.3	$	52,941
Granted		2,121,495			6.27
Exercised		(223,323	)		1.07
Cancelled and forfeited		(850,643	)		3.34
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		9,742,531		$	3.82		7.5	$	24,659
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2022		4,729,547		$	2.51		6.5	$	18,197
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2022		9,742,531
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		9,742,531		$	3.82		7.5	$	24,659
Granted		476,902			3.98
Exercised		(327,447	)		1.81
Cancelled and forfeited		(432,441	)		6.55
Expired		(189,947	)		3.71
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		9,269,598		$	3.74		6.1	$	-
Vested and exercisable as of December 31, 2023		5,425,239		$	3.11		5.1
Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2023		3,844,359

Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value

The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted during the periods presented:

	Years Ended			Years Ended
	December 31, 2023			December 31, 2022
Expected volatility		45.00	%		30.09	%
Expected life (years)		6.00			5.95
Expected dividend yield		0.00	%		0.00	%
Risk-free interest rate		4.18	%		2.84	%
Fair value of options	$	1.58		$	4.39

Summarizes Restricted Stock Unit Activity

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit activity for the periods presented:

Restricted Stock Units	Number of shares			Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)		Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)
Outstanding at December 31, 2021		773,063		$	6.26		7.5	$	6,943
Granted		3,767,746			9.11
Vested		(1,380,892	)		8.27
Cancelled and forfeited		(210,186	)		8.38
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		2,949,731		$	8.81		2.7	$	18,672
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2022		2,949,731
Outstanding at December 31, 2022		2,949,731		$	8.81		2.7	$	18,672
Granted		6,606,510			4.42
Vested		(2,532,946	)		7.08
Cancelled and forfeited		(579,188	)		3.46
Outstanding at December 31, 2023		6,444,107		$	5.38		1.0	$	7,346
Expected to vest as of December 31, 2023		6,444,107

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Transaction Costs, net (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Leases [Abstract]

Summary of Transaction Costs Related to Businesses Acquired and Consummation of Business Combination

The Company incurred the following transaction costs related to businesses acquired and the consummation of the Business Combination during the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
Transaction costs related to acquired businesses	$	1,391		$	1,181
Non-capitalizable Business Combination costs		415			2,993
Change in contingent consideration liabilities		(2,043	)		(2,121	)
Contingent compensation (benefit) expense		(530	)		342
Total transaction costs	$	(767	)	$	2,395

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Shares

The components of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per shares are as follows:

(in thousands, except per share data)	Years Ended December 31,
Numerator:	2023			2022
Net loss	$	(115,461	)	$	(218,257	)
Deemed dividend - change in redemption value of preferred stock of Old FiscalNote		-			(26,570	)
Net loss used to compute basic and diluted loss per share	$	(115,461	)	$	(244,827	)
Denominator:
Weighted average common stock outstanding, basic and diluted		131,400,109			66,513,704
Net loss per shares, basic	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Net loss per shares, diluted	$	(0.88	)	$	(3.68	)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Anti-dilutive Earnout Awards		19,195,100			19,195,100
Anti-dilutive stock options		979,901			4,844,643
Anti-dilutive Convertible Notes		2,305,666			2,004,928
Anti-dilutive contingently issuable shares		174,468			1,423,339
Anti-dilutive restricted stock units		6,393,154			2,949,731
Anti-dilutive New GPO Note		5,867,750			-
Anti-dilutive Aicel Convertible Notes		113,896			116,886
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:		35,029,935			30,534,627

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes

The (benefit) provision for income taxes consisted of the following as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Current taxes
Federal provision	$	80		$	7
State provision (benefit)		55			(75	)
Foreign provision (benefit)		16			(110	)
Total current provision (benefit)		151			(178	)
Deferred taxes
Federal benefit		(9,882	)		(32,725	)
State benefit		(2,690	)		(12,632	)
Foreign benefit		(3,415	)		(2,949	)
Valuation allowance		16,059			45,230
Total deferred provision (benefit)		72			(3,076	)
Total provision (benefit) from income taxes	$	223		$	(3,254	)

Schedule of Reconciliation Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Estimated Annual Effective Tax

The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s estimated annual effective tax for the periods presented is as follows:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023			2022
U.S. Federal provision at statutory rate		21.0	%		21.0	%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit		(0.1	)%		0.5	%
Effects of rate other than statutory		(0.5	)%		(0.2	)%
AHYDO interest disallowance		(0.2	)%		(0.5	)%
Warrant revaluation		2.6	%		1.5	%
Stock compensation		(2.4	)%		0.0	%
Impairment from goodwill and other long-lived assets		(4.7	)%		0.0	%
Nondeductible expenses from recapitalization		(2.9	)%		(4.4	)%
Change in valuation allowance		(12.2	)%		(16.5	)%
Others		(0.8	)%		0.1	%
Effective tax rate		(0.2	)%		1.5	%

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows as of the dates presented:

	As of December 31,
	2023			2022
Deferred tax assets
Stock compensation	$	7,341		$	6,389
Section 163(j) interest limitation		33,161			27,686
Disallowed original issue discount interest		1,527			1,092
Deferred rent		-			104
Deferred revenue		7,143			6,378
Reserves and accruals		878			3,855
Capitalized research and development		8,541			5,197
Lease liability		7,375			9,110
Federal net operating loss carryforward		31,682			30,966
State net operating loss carryforward		8,559			8,202
Foreign net operating loss carryforward		7,876			4,563
Other deferred tax assets		898			782
Total deferred tax assets		114,981			104,324
Deferred tax liabilities
Basis difference in fixed assets		(1,505	)		(1,772	)
Basis difference in intangibles assets and goodwill		(20,931	)		(23,584	)
Right of use asset		(4,362	)		(5,158	)
Other deferred tax liabilities		(2,819	)		(3,010	)
Total deferred tax liabilities		(29,617	)		(33,524	)
Valuation allowance		(87,542	)		(71,514	)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$	(2,178	)	$	(714	)

Summary of Activities Relating to Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Company has the following activities relating to unrecognized tax benefits for the periods presented:

	Years Ended December 31,
	2023		2022
Beginning balances at December 31, 2022 and 2021	$	639	$	728
Lapses in statutes of limitations		-		(89	)
Ending balances at December 31, 2023 and 2022	$	639	$	639

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2023

Schedule of Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2023 by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Assets:
Cash equivalents	$	3,044	$	-	$	-	$	3,044
Short-term investments		-		7,134		-		7,134
Liabilities:
Public warrants	$	2,591	$	-	$	-	$	2,591
Private placement warrants		-		2,170		-		2,170
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions		-		-		130		130
Liability classified warrants (a)		-		-		23		23
New GPO Note		-		-		36,954		36,954
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Note		-		-		9,002		9,002
Era Convertible Note		-		-		5,977		5,977
(a) Included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022 by level within the fair value hierarchy:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
Liabilities:
Public warrants	$	10,282	$	-	$	-	$	10,282
Private placement warrants		-		8,610		-		8,610
Contingent liabilities from acquisitions		-		-		1,579		1,579
Liability classified warrants (a)		-		-		182		182
(a) Included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet

Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities

The following table summarizes changes in fair value of the Company’s level 3 liabilities during the periods presented:

	Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions			Liability Classified Warrants			Embedded Redemption Features on Convertible Notes			Embedded Redemption Features on Promissory Note			Embedded Redemption Features on 8090 FV Note
Balance at December 31, 2021	$	5,104		$	1,021		$	4,228		$	28,058		$	2,400
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		-			436			-			-			-
Contingent consideration at acquisition date		400			-			-			-			-
Contingent compensation recognized		1,273			-			-			-			-
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss(a)		(2,121	)		(115	)		(2,097	)		3,923			1,264
Earned contingent consideration settled		(531	)		-			-			-			-
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled		(1,567	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent compensation reversal		(979	)		-			-			-			-
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		-			(1,160	)		(2,131	)		(31,981	)		(3,664	)
Balance at December 31, 2022		1,579			182			-			-			-
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		-			-			-			-			-
Contingent consideration at acquisition date		1,445			-			-			-			-
Contingent compensation recognized		337			-			-			-			-
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss(a)		(357	)		(159	)		-			-			-
Earned contingent consideration settled		(281	)		-			-			-			-
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled		(39	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent compensation reversal		(1,687	)		-			-			-			-
Unearned contingent consideration reversal		(867	)
Balance at December 31, 2023	$	130		$	23		$	-		$	-		$	-

(a)The change in contingent liabilities from acquisitions is recorded as transaction costs on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Summary of Contingent Consideration and Compensation Related to Acquisitions

The contingent liabilities from acquisitions are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the contingent consideration and compensation relates to the following acquisitions:

	December 31, 2023		December 31, 2022
Curate	$	4	$	883
FrontierView		-	600
Equilibrium	112		43
DT Global	14		53
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	$	130	$	1,579

New GPO Note

Summary of Inputs and Assumptions

The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the New GPO Note at December 31, 2023 and on the Subscription Date of June 30, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			June 30, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	3.64
Risk free rate		3.88	%		4.10	%
Yield		14.50	%		15.50	%
Expected volatility		50.00	%		39.00	%
Expected term (years)		4.5			5.0

Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes

Summary of Inputs and Assumptions

The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes at December 31, 2023 and January 27, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			January 27, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	5.06
Risk free rate		3.92	%		3.60	%
Yield		15.50	%		17.50	%
Expected volatility		50.00	%		40.00	%
Expected term (years)		4.1			5.0

Era Convertible Note

Summary of Inputs and Assumptions

The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the Era Convertible Note at December 31, 2023 and December 8, 2023:

	December 31, 2023			December 8, 2023
Common stock share price	$	1.14		$	1.33
Risk free rate		4.17	%		4.63	%
Yield		153.24	%		163.43	%
Expected volatility		63.00	%		61.00	%
Expected term (years)		3.9			4.0

Acquisitions

Summary of Inputs and Assumptions

The following inputs and assumptions were used to value contingent liabilities from acquisitions as of December 31, 2023:

	Curate
Risk premium		11.00	%
Risk free rate		5.40	%
Revenue volatility		20.00	%
Expected life (years)	0.3

Private Placement Warrants

Summary of Inputs and Assumptions

The following table presents the assumptions used to determine the fair value of the private placement warrants at July 29, 2022:

	July 29, 2022
Valuation date share price	$	8.43
Risk-free interest rate		2.7	%
Expected volatility		40.0	%
Expected dividends		0.0	%
Expected term (years)		5.00
Fair value (in dollars)	$	2.66

Last Out Lender Warrants

Summary of Inputs and Assumptions

The Last Out Lender Warrants are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value of the Last Out Lender Warrants (see Note 9, Debt) is calculated using the Black-Scholes calculation with the following inputs:

	December 31, 2023
Common stock fair value	$	1.14
Time to maturity (years)		1.6
Risk-free interest rate		4.45	%
Volatility		122.0	%
Exercise price	$	8.56

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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)				3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2022	Feb. 14, 2022	Apr. 13, 2020	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jan. 01, 2023	Jan. 01, 2022	Dec. 31, 2017
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents				$ 16,451,000		$ 16,451,000	$ 60,388,000
Finance Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration]				Impairments of long-lived assets		Impairments of long-lived assets	Impairments of long-lived assets		Impairments of long-lived assets
Accumulated deficit				$ (816,416,000)		$ (816,416,000)	$ (700,743,000)
Capitalized contract cost, amortization period				4 years		4 years
Practical expedient to expense commissions for renewal contracts, description						The Company has elected to use a practical expedient to expense commissions for renewal contracts when the renewal period is 12 months or less
Impairment of goodwill				$ 20,004,000		$ 25,841,000	0
Impairments of long-lived assets				0		0	0		$ 0
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset				17,782,000		17,782,000	21,005,000
Operating Lease, Liability				29,228,000		$ 29,228,000
Impairment charge on intangible assets				$ 6,223,000			0
ASU 2016-02
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset									25,912,000
Operating Lease, Liability									$ 42,324,000
ASC 2016-13
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable								$ 680,000
ASC 2016-13 | Cumulative-Effect Adjustment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Accumulated deficit								$ 212,000
ASC 2016-13 | Previously Reported
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable							$ 468,000
Minimum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Percentage of cash and cash equivalents held				57.00%		57.00%
Environmental, Sustainability, And Governance ("ESG")
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Impairment of goodwill					$ 5,837,000
Furniture and Fixtures
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life				5 years		5 years
Equipment
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life				3 years		3 years
Leasehold Improvements
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Useful Life, Term, Description [Extensible Enumeration]				us-gaap:UsefulLifeTermOfLeaseMember		us-gaap:UsefulLifeTermOfLeaseMember
Internal Use Software
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, estimated useful life				3 years		3 years
Washington, D.C
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash										$ 750,000
DSAC
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Proceeds from loans	$ 325,000,000
Paycheck Protection Program
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Forgiveness of debt		$ 7,667,000
Remaining balance of loan		$ 333,000
Loan repayment term		5 years
CARES Act | Paycheck Protection Program
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of debt			$ 8,000,000

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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details1) - DSAC	Jul. 29, 2022 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill or other intangible assets recorded	$ 0
Merger Agreement
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Exchange ratio of shares	1.187

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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details2) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Segment	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash, cash equalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments	$ 24,434	$ 61,223
Working capital deficit	40,279	37,330
Accumulated deficit	(816,416)	(700,743)
Net loss	$ (115,461)	$ (218,257)
Number of operating segments | Segment	1

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Summary of Business and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details3)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk | Single Customer
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%	10.00%
Assets | Geographic Concentration Risk | Single Customer | United States
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	85.00%	92.00%
Accounts Payable | Supplier Concentration Risk | No Vendors
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%
Accounts Payable | Supplier Concentration Risk | Two Vendors
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		10.00%
Purchases | Supplier Concentration Risk | No Vendors
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	10.00%
Purchases | Supplier Concentration Risk | One Vendor
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage		10.00%
U.S. Federal Government | Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	16.00%	18.00%

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Business Combination with DSAC - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2022 USD ($) Vote	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Loss on settlement			$ (45,250)
DSAC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from loans	$ 325,000
Payments of transaction costs	45,200
Repayments of debt	210,700
DSAC | Senior Term Loan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from loans	150,000
Debt issuance costs paid	3,500
Debt issuance costs capitalized	2,800
Loss on settlement	700
DSAC | DSACs Trust
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from loans	61,000
DSAC | Backstop Agreement With Sponsor Of DSAC
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Proceeds from loans	114,000
DSAC | First Out Term Loan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	75,300
DSAC | Last Out Term Loan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	61,700
DSAC | Senior Secured Subordinated Promissory Note
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	50,000
DSAC | 8090 FV Subordinated Promissory Note
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	16,300
DSAC | 2021 Seller Term Loans
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Repayments of debt	$ 7,400
DSAC | Merger Agreement
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Exchange ratio of shares	1.187
Number of votes per share | Vote	25
Business combination description		(a) transfer by the holder(s) of New FiscalNote Class B common stock to any other person, except for specified trusts, retirement accounts, corporations or similar entities formed for financial or estate planning purposes and beneficially owned by the holders of New FiscalNote Class B common stock, (b) the death or incapacity of such holder(s) of New FiscalNote Class B common stock, (c) the date specified by an affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding New FiscalNote Class B common stock, voting as a single class, (d) the date on which the outstanding shares of New FiscalNote Class B common stock represent less than 50% of the shares of New FiscalNote Class B common stock that were outstanding as of the Closing Date, or (e) the seven-year anniversary of the Closing Date.
DSAC | Merger Agreement | Senior Term Loan
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Debt instrument amount	$ 150,000

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Revenues - Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 132,645	$ 113,765
Subscription
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	119,082	100,522
Advisory
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	5,455	4,914
Advertising
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,632	2,703
Books
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,166	736
Other Revenue
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 5,310	$ 4,890

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Revenues - Revenue by Geographic Locations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 132,645	$ 113,765
North America
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	107,108	98,951
Europe
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	19,749	10,072
Australia
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	1,193	1,122
Asia
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Total revenues	$ 4,595	$ 3,620

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Revenues - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract assets	$ 1,183,000	$ 1,464,000
Capitalized cost	4,421,000	4,081,000
Impairments of costs to obtain revenue contracts	0	0
Revenue remaining performance obligation	109,151,000
Sales and Marketing Expense
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Capitalized cost, amortization	$ 3,617,000	$ 2,786,000
Geographic Concentration Risk | Revenue | Revenue
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	5.00%	5.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk | Revenue | United Kingdom
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Concentration risk, percentage	12.00%	6.00%

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Revenues - Schedule of Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Contract with Customer, Liability [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 36,487	$ 30,097
Acquired deferred revenue	3,933	1,055
Revenue recognized in the current period from amounts in the prior balance	(35,598)	(29,351)
New deferrals, net of amounts recognized in the current period	39,220	35,139
Effects of foreign currency	363	(453)
Ending balance	$ 44,405	$ 36,487

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Revenues - Additional Information (Details1)	Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2024-01-01
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction period	1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year	2024
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2025-01-01
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction period	1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year	2025
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2026-01-01
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction period	1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year	2026
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2027-01-01
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction period	1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year	2027
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2028-01-01
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenue remaining performance obligation, expected satisfaction period	1 year
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, year	2028

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Business Combinations - Additional Information (Details) £ in Millions				1 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2023 USD ($) shares	Jan. 27, 2023 GBP (£) shares	Jul. 29, 2022 USD ($) shares	Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2023 GBP (£)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net carrying amount					$ 106,096,000		$ 90,868,000	$ 106,096,000
Expense related to the employee earnout awards							1,803,000
Employee Earnout Awards
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Expense related to the employee earnout awards							0
Dragonfly Eye Limited
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition consideration	$ 25,236,000
Transaction costs							1,272,000
Payment of transaction cost	446,000
Business acquisition, goodwill, expected tax deductible amount	0
Cash consideration	5,617,000	£ 4.5
Intangible assets	$ 9,600,000
Intangible assets amortization period	6 years	6 years
Dragonfly Eye Limited | Convertible Promissory Note
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Carrying value of convertible notes	$ 11,100,000									£ 8.9
Dragonfly Eye Limited | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Eligible additional payment	$ 4,300,000									£ 3.5
Dragonfly Eye Limited | Class A Common Stock
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Shares issued in business acquisitions, shares | shares	1,885,149	1,885,149
Aicel Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition consideration			$ 8,678,000		300,000
Acquisition consideration of common shares | shares			723,684
Exchange of common stock shares | shares			859,016
Contingent consideration of common stock shares | shares			12,491
Transaction costs			$ 300,000					637,000	$ 96,000
Business combination, accrued contingent liabilities			$ 300,000
Business combination, consideration through equity, number of shares | shares			28,522
Restricted stock upon achievement of certain revenue targets | shares			24,833
Business combination, contingent consideration payment description			The common stock, restricted stock and cash portions of the contingent payments will be paid within eighteen months upon achievement of certain revenue targets
Intangible assets			$ 3,000,000
Equity-based compensation related to restricted stock contingent payments							124,000	52,000
Aicel Technologies | Maximum
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash consideration			$ 300,000
DT-Global Asset Acquisition
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquisition consideration						$ 600,000
Transaction costs						43,000
Upfront cash payment						400,000
Purchase price holdbacks						100,000
Contingent consideration related to operational milestones						100,000
Fair value of assets acquired						1,012,000
Intangible assets					52,000	$ 1,012,000		52,000
Intangible assets amortization period						15 years
DT-Global Asset Acquisition | Customer Relationship Intangible Asset
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net carrying amount					$ 52,000			$ 52,000
Payment of liability				$ 39,000
Business combination, liability recognized							$ 13,000

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Business Combinations - Summary of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred (Details) $ in Thousands, £ in Millions				1 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2023 GBP (£)	Jan. 27, 2023 USD ($)	Jul. 29, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Dragonfly Eye Limited
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Cash	£ 4.5	$ 5,617
Fair value of common stock		9,539
Fair value of Seller Convertible Notes		8,635
Fair value of contingent consideration		1,445
Total		$ 25,236
Aicel Technologies
Business Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Fair value of common stock			$ 8,590
Fair value of contingent consideration			88
Total			$ 8,678	$ 300

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Business Combinations - Summary of Fair Values of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			1 Months Ended
	Jan. 27, 2023	Jul. 29, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill			$ 194,362	$ 187,703	$ 188,768
Dragonfly Eye Limited
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 607
Current assets, net	3,690
Property and equipment, net	18
Intangible assets	9,600
Deferred revenues	(3,933)
Current liabilities	(1,764)
Deferred tax liabilities	(1,517)
Total net assets acquired	6,701
Goodwill	18,535
Total purchase price	$ 25,236
Aicel Technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 1,525
Current assets, net		447
Property and equipment, net		53
Equity method investment		45
Intangible assets		3,000
Deferred revenues		(602)
Other current liabilities		(453)
Debt		(1,131)
Total net assets acquired		2,884
Goodwill		5,794
Total purchase price		$ 8,678	$ 300

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Business Combinations - Summary of Components of Identified Intangible Assets Acquired and Estimated Useful Lives (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 27, 2023	Jul. 29, 2022
Dragonfly Eye Limited
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 9,600
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	6 years
Dragonfly Eye Limited | Developed Technology
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 1,750
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Dragonfly Eye Limited | Customer Relationships
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 7,300
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	10 years
Dragonfly Eye Limited | Tradename
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value	$ 550
Estimated Useful Life (Years)	3 years
Aicel Technologies
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value		$ 3,000
Aicel Technologies | Developed Technology
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value		$ 1,200
Estimated Useful Life (Years)		8 years
Aicel Technologies | Database
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value		$ 750
Estimated Useful Life (Years)		8 years
Aicel Technologies | Customer Relationships
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value		$ 650
Estimated Useful Life (Years)		11 years
Aicel Technologies | Tradename
Acquired Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Estimated Fair Value		$ 400
Estimated Useful Life (Years)		7 years

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Leases - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2017
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Operating lease asset impairment		$ 378	$ 378
Reduction in operating lease asset		$ 378
Payment of sublease termination Fee					$ 1,682
Sublease termination fee payable	$ 1,682
Lease termination effective date				Mar. 31, 2023
Incentive granted						$ 750
Minimum
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Non-cancellable base terms				1 year
Maximum
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items]
Non-cancellable base terms				9 years

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Leases - Summary of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease cost	$ 6,138	$ 9,769
Variable lease cost	841	518
Short-term lease cost	550	1,236
Total lease costs	7,529	11,523
Sublease income	$ (1,442)	$ (5,350)

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Leases - Summary of Lease Expense (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022
Lease, Cost [Abstract]
Operating lease asset impairment	$ 378	$ 378

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Leases - Summary of Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, to be Paid, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2024	$ 5,402
2025	5,183
2026	5,298
2027	5,288
2028	5,163
Thereafter	13,004
Total minimum lease payments	39,338
Less: Amounts representing interest	10,110
Net minimum lease payments	$ 29,228

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Leases - Summary of Additional Information about Lease Obligations (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	7 years 2 months 12 days	7 years 6 months
Weighted average discount rate	8.50%	8.50%

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Leases - Summary of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Lessee Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating cash outflows for operating leases	$ 9,481	$ 11,805
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations	$ 272	$ 2,074

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Details of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$ 12,458	$ 12,295
Less: accumulated depreciation	(6,317)	(4,970)
Total property and equipment, net	6,141	7,325
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	9,526	9,525
Furniture and Fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	102	98
Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	498	495
Computer Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment	$ 2,332	$ 2,177

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Property, Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Long-term assets	$ 6,141	$ 7,325
Depreciation expense	1,348	1,238
General and Administrative Expenses
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Depreciation expense	1,348	1,238
Outside United States | Maximum
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Long-term assets	$ 1,000	$ 1,000

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Intangible Assets - Summary of Gross Carrying Amounts and Accumulated Amortization of Intangible Assets by Major Class (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 171,789,000	$ 171,789,000	$ 161,595,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(76,190,000)	(76,190,000)	(55,499,000)
Intangible assets, Impairment		$ (4,731,000)
Impairment, Intangible Asset, Finite-Lived, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]		Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment
Intangible assets, Impairment	6,223,000		0
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	90,868,000	$ 90,868,000	106,096,000
Customer Relationships
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	88,544,000	88,544,000	81,002,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(32,392,000)	(32,392,000)	(24,654,000)
Intangible assets, Impairment		(2,235,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 53,917,000	$ 53,917,000	56,348,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	8 years 3 months 18 days	8 years 3 months 18 days
Developed Technology
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 37,205,000	$ 37,205,000	35,350,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(26,743,000)	(26,743,000)	(17,673,000)
Intangible assets, Impairment		(1,909,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 8,553,000	$ 8,553,000	17,677,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	6 years 7 months 6 days	6 years 7 months 6 days
Database
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 29,895,000	$ 29,895,000	29,912,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(11,057,000)	(11,057,000)	(8,892,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 18,838,000	$ 18,838,000	21,020,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	8 years 9 months 18 days	8 years 9 months 18 days
Tradename
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 12,077,000	$ 12,077,000	11,480,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(4,367,000)	(4,367,000)	(3,216,000)
Intangible assets, Impairment		(579,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 7,131,000	$ 7,131,000	8,264,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	8 years 3 months 18 days	8 years 3 months 18 days
Expert Network
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 2,692,000	$ 2,692,000	2,559,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,291,000)	(1,291,000)	(800,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 1,401,000	$ 1,401,000	1,759,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	3 years 1 month 6 days	3 years 1 month 6 days
Patents
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 784,000	$ 784,000	700,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(217,000)	(217,000)	(200,000)
Intangible assets, Impairment		(8,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 559,000	$ 559,000	500,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	17 years 7 months 6 days	17 years 7 months 6 days
Content Library
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 592,000	$ 592,000	592,000
Intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	(123,000)	(123,000)	(64,000)
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 469,000	$ 469,000	$ 528,000
Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)	7 years 10 months 24 days	7 years 10 months 24 days

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Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets	[1]		$ 11,509,000	$ 10,451,000
Interest capitalized on capitalized software development costs			424,000	740,000
Amortization of capitalized software development costs			6,918,000	4,064,000
Impairment charge on intangible assets		$ 6,223,000		0
Intangible Assets Excluding Developed Technology
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets			11,509,000	10,451,000
Developed Technology
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Line Items]
Amortization of intangible assets			8,942,000	$ 5,030,000
Amortization expense			$ 3,890,000

[1] (1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expenses, as follows:       Years Ended December 31,       2023     2022   Cost of revenues   $ 283     $ 81   Research and development     1,384       1,007   Sales and marketing     2,057       762   Editorial     400       603   General and administrative     22,933       35,594  

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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense for Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2024	$ 13,364
2025	11,771
2026	11,481
2027	11,069
2028	9,992
Thereafter	33,191
Intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount	$ 90,868	$ 106,096

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Intangible Assets - Schedule of Capitalized Software Development Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract]
Capitalized software development costs, Gross Carrying Amount	$ 27,659	$ 19,815
Capitalized software development costs, Accumulated Amortization	(12,795)	(5,869)
Capitalized software development costs, Impairment	(1,492)
Capitalized software development costs, Net Carrying Amount	$ 13,372	$ 13,946

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Goodwill - Summary of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance		$ 194,362,000	$ 188,768,000
Acquisitions		18,535,000	5,794,000
Impairment	$ (20,004,000)	(25,841,000)	0
Impact of foreign currency fluctuations		647,000	(200,000)
Ending balance	$ 187,703,000	$ 187,703,000	$ 194,362,000

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Goodwill - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill [Line Items]
Reporting unit, negative carrying amount, name			PPIM
Impairment of goodwill	$ 20,004,000		$ 25,841,000	$ 0
Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance ("ESG")
Goodwill [Line Items]
Impairment of goodwill		$ 5,837,000
Public Policy & Issues Management ("PPIM")
Goodwill [Line Items]
Reporting unit, negative carrying amount, amount of allocated goodwill	$ 83,524,000		$ 83,524,000

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Debt - Summary of Carrying Value of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	$ 225,513	$ 164,291
Debt issuance costs	(3,098)	(2,243)
Total	222,415	162,048
Less: Current maturities	(105)	(68)
Total long-term debt	222,310	161,980
Senior Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	158,228	150,647
New GPO Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	36,954
Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	14,052	12,219
Dragonfly Convertible Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	9,002
Era Convertible Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	5,977
Aicel Convertible Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	1,156	1,174
PPP Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total gross debt	$ 144	$ 251

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Debt - Senior Term Loan - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands				12 Months Ended
	Aug. 03, 2023	Aug. 02, 2023	Mar. 17, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Paid-in-kind interest				$ 6,060	$ 10,958
Debt issuance costs				3,098	$ 2,243
Earlier of Prepayment or July 29, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	$ 1,734
Earlier of Prepayment or July 29, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs	2,034
Senior Term Loan Amendment
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date			Jul. 15, 2027
Prepayment fee				1,035
Principal amount approved			$ 6,000
Exericse price per share			$ 0.01
Senior Term Loan Amendment | Class A Common Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase of common stock			80,000
Senior Term Loan Amendment No 3
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment fee	$ 8,970	$ 7,410		1,560
Senior Term Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount				150,000
Uncommitted incremental loan facility				$ 100,000
Percentage of monthly interest in cash				9.00%
Interest payable in kind				1.00%
Maturity date				Jul. 29, 2027
Annual interest rate term				The annual interest of the Senior Term Loan consists of two components: a cash interest component of (a) the greater of (i) Prime Rate plus 5.0% per annum or (ii) 9.0% payable monthly in cash, and (b) interest payable in kind component of 1.00% per annum, payable in kind monthly.
Prime rate percentage				8.50%
Cash interest				$ 20,791
Paid-in-kind interest				1,581
Prepayment fee				8,970
Lender fees paid				2,435
Fees paid to third parties				732
Capitalized debt issuance costs				3,167
Amortization				682
Unamortized debt discount				$ 2,412
Increase in interest rate event of default				5.00%
Senior Term Loan | Beginning on August 15, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date				Jul. 15, 2027
Percentage of outstanding principal amount				50.00%
Monthly basis over the remaining period				24 months
Senior Term Loan | Prior to July 30, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment fee				2.00%
Senior Term Loan | Prior to July 30, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment fee				1.00%
Senior Term Loan | On or After July 30, 2025
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment fee				0.00%
Senior Term Loan | Earlier of Prepayment or July 29, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs				$ 1,734
Senior Term Loan | Earlier of Prepayment or July 29, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt issuance costs				$ 2,034
Senior Term Loan | Prime Rate
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument, interest rate				5.00%
Senior Term Loan | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred fees recognized as interest expense				$ 1,859
Senior Term Loan | Other Non-current Liabilities
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Accretion of final payment as interest expense				$ 2,347

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Debt - New GPO Note - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023
Class A Common Stock
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares returned on legal settlement	5,881,723
New GPO Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Convertible note, acquisition fair value				$ 36,583
Non-cash loss contingency		$ 3,474	$ 11,700
Carrying value of convertible notes		36,954
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note		1,411
Interest expense		1,781
New GPO Note | Convertible Promissory Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt instrument amount		$ 46,794
Annual effective interest rate		7.50%
Maturity date		Jul. 03, 2028
New GPO Note | Class A Common Stock | Convertible Promissory Note
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Shares returned on legal settlement		5,881,723
Conversion price		$ 8.28

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Debt - Convertible Notes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense, net	$ 29,940	$ 95,741
Loss on debt extinguishment, net		45,250
Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal and accrued PIK balance	14,052
Interest expense, net		11,541
Interest expense	$ 2,170	$ 39,219

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Debt - Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes - Additional Information (Details) - Convertible Notes $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, £ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023 GBP (£)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 2,170	$ 39,219
Dragonfly Eye Limited
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 11,050		£ 8.9
Paid-in-kind interest rate	8.00%
Maturity date	Jan. 27, 2028
Conversion price | $ / shares	$ 10
Convertible note, acquisition fair value	$ 8,635
Interest expense	838
Carrying value of convertible notes	9,002
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note	$ 673

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Debt - Era Convertible Note - Additional Information (Details) - Era Convertible Note - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 08, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 3,750
Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	5,500
Additional borrowing capacity	$ 2,000
Maturity date	Dec. 08, 2027
Convertible note, acquisition fair value		$ 5,500
Carrying value of convertible notes	$ 5,977
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note	$ (477)

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Debt - Aicel Convertible Note - Additional Information (Details) - Convertible Notes - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense	$ 2,170	$ 39,219
Aicel Technologies
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount	$ 1,131
Paid-in-kind interest rate	1.00%
Percentage of increase in paid-in-kind interest rate	12.00%
Convertible note, acquisition fair value	$ 1,131
Maturity date	Jul. 27, 2027
Interest expense	$ 11	$ 5
Carrying value of convertible notes	$ 1,156

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Debt - PPP Loan - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Feb. 14, 2022	Apr. 13, 2020	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt			$ 222,415	$ 162,048
PPP Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Forgiveness of debt	$ 7,667
Remaining balance of loan	$ 333
Debt instrument, term	5 years
Short-term debt			105
Long-term debt			$ 39
CARES Act | PPP Loan
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from issuance of debt		$ 8,000
Interest rate		1.00%

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Debt - Summary of Estimated Fair Value of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	$ 236,032	$ 182,482
Senior Term Loan
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	168,702	165,540
New GPO Note
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	36,954
Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	13,992	$ 16,942
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	10,407
Era Convertible Notes
Debt Instrument Fair Value Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	$ 5,977

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Debt - Summary of Maturities of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Abstract]
2024	$ 105
2025	30,340
2026	39,000
2027	110,111
2028	45,957
Total	$ 225,513	$ 164,291

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Debt - Warrants - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 17, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrant liabilities	$ 4,761		$ 18,892
Warrants Associated with Amendment 1
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding		80,000
Exercise price		$ 0.01
Warrant liabilities	$ 90
Old FiscalNote Warrants
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding	118,700
Exercise price	$ 8.56
Warrant liabilities	$ 23

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Stockholders' Equity - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	7 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Shares authorized		1,809,000,000
Preferred stock, shares authorized		100,000,000
Preferred stock, par value per share		$ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares issued		0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding		0
Class A Common Stock
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		1,700,000,000	1,700,000,000
Par value		$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares, issued		121,679,829	123,125,595
Common stock, shares, outstanding		121,679,829	123,125,595
Change in redemption value of preferred stock	$ 26,570
Class B Common Stock
Class Of Stock [Line Items]
Common stock, shares authorized		9,000,000	9,000,000
Par value		$ 0.0001	$ 0.0001
Common stock, shares, issued		8,290,921	8,290,921
Common stock, shares, outstanding		8,290,921	8,290,921

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Earnout Shares and RSUs - Additional Information (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) Acquisition $ / shares shares	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $	$ 1,803
Earnout Awards
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period	5 years
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense | $	$ 17,712	$ 686
Unrecognized compensation expense | $	$ 730
Unrecognized compensation expense recognition period	3 years
Earnout Awards | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares entitled to receive	19,195,100
Number of tranches | Acquisition	5
Earnout Awards | Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche One | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	3,839,020
Minimum dollar volume-weighted average share price | $ / shares	$ 10.5
Earnout Awards | Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche Two | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	3,839,020
Minimum dollar volume-weighted average share price | $ / shares	$ 12.5
Earnout Awards | Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche Three | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	3,839,020
Minimum dollar volume-weighted average share price | $ / shares	$ 15
Earnout Awards | Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche Four | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	3,839,020
Minimum dollar volume-weighted average share price | $ / shares	$ 20
Earnout Awards | Share-Based Compensation Award Tranche Five | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	3,839,020
Minimum dollar volume-weighted average share price | $ / shares	$ 25
Earnout Shares
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	0
Other non-current earn out liability | $	$ 68	$ 68
Earnout RSUs
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	0

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Warrant Liabilities - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2022	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Common Class A
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrants exercised			614,478
Private Placement Warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrant to purchase of common stock shares issued	7,000,000
Warrants outstanding		7,000,000	7,000,000
Warrants exercised		0	0
Exercise price		$ 0.31	$ 1.23
Warrant liability aggregate fair value		$ 4,761	$ 18,892
New Fiscal Note
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Exercise price	$ 1.571428
New Fiscal Note | Common Class A
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrants exercised	433,259
New Fiscal Note | Common Class A | Maximum
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding	24,750,000
Public Warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrant to purchase of common stock shares issued	8,750,000
Warrants outstanding		8,358,964	8,358,964
Warrants exercised		0	391,036
Shares registered holders acquire from class A common stock		1.571428
Warrants expiration date		Jul. 29, 2027
Public Warrants | Class A Common Stock Equals or Exceeds $11.45 per Share
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Class of warrants, redemption price per unit	$ 0.01
Class of warrants, redemption notice period	30 days
Stock price	$ 11.45
Number of consecutive trading days for determining share price	20 days
Number of trading days for determining share price	30 days
Public Warrants | Class A Common Stock Equals or Exceeds $6.36 per Share
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Class of warrants, redemption price per unit	$ 0.1
Class of warrants, redemption notice period	30 days
Stock price	$ 6.36
Number of consecutive trading days for determining share price	10 days
Warrants exercisable redemption feature		In no event will the warrants be exercisable in connection with this redemption feature for more than 0.567 shares of Class A common stock per warrant (subject to adjustment).
Public Warrants | Common Class A
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Exercise price	$ 7.32
Old FiscalNote Warrants
Class Of Warrant Or Right [Line Items]
Warrants outstanding		118,700
Warrants exercised	365,002
Exercise price		$ 8.56
Warrant liability aggregate fair value		$ 22

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Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jul. 27, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation	$ 27,057	$ 38,047
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage of shares issued from outstanding number of shares	3.00%
Increase in share reserve	13,523,734
Stock-based compensation	$ 24,165	36,449
Stock based compensation expense related to acquisition earnouts	$ 675	$ 603
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, shares reserved for issuance	7,916,823			20,285,600
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Performance Stock Options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued	25,000		2,673,751
Stock remaining outstanding	28,313
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Performance Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued			756,812
Stock remaining outstanding	2,526,649
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 3,803
Unrecognized compensation expense recognition period	2 years
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Performance Stock Options and Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued	476,902	2,121,495
Aggregate grant date fair value awards issues			$ 7,295
Stock remaining outstanding	9,269,598	9,742,531	8,695,002
Stock-based compensation	$ 965	$ 4,994
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Restricted Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued	6,531,510
Stock remaining outstanding	6,369,107
Unrecognized compensation expense	$ 23,087
Unrecognized compensation expense recognition period	2 years
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Performance Based Restricted Stock Units
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued	75,000
Stock remaining outstanding	75,000
2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan | Stock Options
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock issued	451,902
Stock options outstanding	9,241,285
2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	102,807
Stock-based compensation	$ 414
Common stock fair market value	85.00%
2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Maximum
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Employee payroll deductions	15.00%
2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan | Common Class A
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, shares reserved for issuance	4,396,208
2013 Equity Incentive Plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Increase in share reserve	0
2013 Equity Incentive Plan | Employees, Directors and Consultants
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares issued	12,294,973

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Stock-Based Compensation - Summarizes Activities Related to Stock Options and Performance Stock Units (Details) - Performance Stock Options and Stock Units - 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares, Beginning balance	9,742,531	8,695,002
Number of shares, Granted	476,902	2,121,495
Number of shares, Exercised	(327,447)	(223,323)
Number of shares, Cancelled and forfeited	(432,441)	(850,643)
Number of shares, Expired	(189,947)
Number of shares, Ending balance	9,269,598	9,742,531	8,695,002
Number of shares, Vested and exercisable	5,425,239	4,729,547
Number of shares, Vested and expected to vest	3,844,359	9,742,531
Weighted-average exercise price, Beginning balance	$ 3.82	$ 3.28
Weighted-average Grant price, Granted	3.98	6.27
Weighted-average Grant price, Exercised	1.81	1.07
Weighted-average Grant price, Forfeited	6.55	3.34
Weighted-average Grant price, Expired	3.71
Weighted-average exercise price, Ending balance	3.74	3.82	$ 3.28
Weighted-average exercise price, Vested and exercisable	$ 3.11	$ 2.51
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)	6 years 1 month 6 days	7 years 6 months	7 years 3 months 18 days
Vested and Expected to vest, Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)	5 years 1 month 6 days	6 years 6 months
Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 0	$ 24,659	$ 52,941
Aggregate intrinsic value, Vested and exercisable		$ 18,197

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Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Weighted Average Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of Stock Options Granted (Details) - Performance Stock Units - 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expected volatility	45.00%	30.09%
Expected life (years)	6 years	5 years 11 months 12 days
Expected dividend yield	0.00%	0.00%
Risk-free interest rate	4.18%	2.84%
Fair value of options	$ 1.58	$ 4.39

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Stock-Based Compensation - Summarizes Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Unit Activity - 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares, Beginning balance	2,949,731	773,063
Number of shares, Granted	6,606,510	3,767,746
Number of shares, Vested	(2,532,946)	(1,380,892)
Number of shares, Cancelled and forfeited	(579,188)	(210,186)
Number of shares, Ending balance	6,444,107	2,949,731	773,063
Number of shares, Expected to vest	6,444,107	2,949,731
Weighted-average exercise price, Beginning balance	$ 8.81	$ 6.26
Weighted-average Grant price, Granted	4.42	9.11
Weighted-average Grant price, Vested	7.08	8.27
Weighted-average Grant price, Forfeited	3.46	8.38
Weighted-average exercise price, Ending balance	$ 5.38	$ 8.81	$ 6.26
Weighted-average remaining contractual life (years)	1 year	2 years 8 months 12 days	7 years 6 months
Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 7,346	$ 18,672	$ 6,943

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Transaction Costs, net - Summary of Transaction Costs Related to Businesses Acquired and Consummation of Business Combination (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
		Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Transaction Costs Gains [Line Items]
Transaction costs related to acquired businesses		$ 1,391	$ 1,181
Non-capitalizable Business Combination costs		415	2,993
Change in contingent consideration liabilities		(2,043)	(2,121)
Contingent compensation (benefit) expense		(530)	342
Total transaction costs	[1]	$ (767)	$ 2,395

[1] (1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expenses, as follows:       Years Ended December 31,       2023     2022   Cost of revenues   $ 283     $ 81   Research and development     1,384       1,007   Sales and marketing     2,057       762   Editorial     400       603   General and administrative     22,933       35,594  

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023
Common Class A
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]
Common stock, number of vote per share	one vote
Common Class B
Earnings Per Share Basic [Line Items]
Common stock, number of vote per share	twenty-five votes

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Earnings (Loss) Per Share - Components of Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Shares (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Numerator:
Net loss	$ (115,461)	$ (218,257)
Deemed dividend - change in redemption value of preferred stock of Old FiscalNote		(26,570)
Net loss used to compute basic loss per share	(115,461)	(244,827)
Net loss used to compute diluted loss per share	$ (115,461)	$ (244,827)
Denominator:
Weighted average common stock outstanding, basic	131,400,109	66,513,704
Weighted average common stock outstanding, diluted	131,400,109	66,513,704
Net loss per shares, basic	$ (0.88)	$ (3.68)
Net loss per shares, diluted	$ (0.88)	$ (3.68)
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	35,029,935	30,534,627
Anti-dilutive Earnout Awards
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	19,195,100	19,195,100
Anti-dilutive Stock Options
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	979,901	4,844,643
Anti-dilutive Convertible Notes
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	2,305,666	2,004,928
Anti-dilutive Contingently Issuable Shares
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	174,468	1,423,339
Anti-dilutive Restricted Stock Units
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	6,393,154	2,949,731
Anti-dilutive New GPO Note
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	5,867,750
Anti-dilutive Aicel Convertible Notes
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:
Total anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted loss per share:	113,896	116,886

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes - Schedule of (Benefit) Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Current taxes
Federal provision	$ 80	$ 7
State provision (benefit)	55	(75)
Foreign provision (benefit)	16	(110)
Total current provision (benefit)	151	(178)
Deferred taxes
Federal benefit	(9,882)	(32,725)
State benefit	(2,690)	(12,632)
Foreign benefit	(3,415)	(2,949)
Valuation allowance	16,059	45,230
Total deferred provision (benefit)	72	(3,076)
Total provision (benefit) from income taxes	$ 223	$ (3,254)

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation Between U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Estimated Annual Effective Tax (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
U.S. Federal provision at statutory rate	21.00%	21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal benefit	(0.10%)	0.50%
Effects of rate other than statutory	(0.50%)	(0.20%)
AHYDO interest disallowance	(0.20%)	(0.50%)
Warrant revaluation	2.60%	1.50%
Stock compensation	(2.40%)	0.00%
Impairment from goodwill and other long-lived assets	(4.70%)	0.00%
Nondeductible expenses from recapitalization	(2.90%)	(4.40%)
Change in valuation allowance	(12.20%)	(16.50%)
Others	(0.80%)	0.10%
Effective tax rate	0.20%	1.50%

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Benefit from income taxes	$ 223	$ (3,254)
Pretax loss	$ (115,238)	$ (221,511)
Effective tax rates (as a percent)	0.20%	1.50%
U.S. statutory rate	21.00%	21.00%
Uncertain tax position totaling	$ 639
Derecognized deferred tax liabilities		$ 89
Net operating loss carryforwards	150,662
Increase in valuation allowance	16,028	40,605
Valuation allowance	87,542	71,514
Capitalization of research and development expense	180	719
Unrecognized tax benefits	639	639	$ 728
Interest on uncertain tax benefits	80	72
Penalties on uncertain tax benefits	0	96
2014 Ownership Change
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	1,271
Conversion of Convertible Notes in Exchange for Shares Upon Closing of the Business Combination
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Valuation allowance		4,823
Research and Development Credit Carry Forwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Uncertain tax position totaling	0	$ 0
Capital Loss Carryforwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 48,602
Federal | Research and Development Credit Carry Forwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards term	5 years
Federal | U.S.
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 150,662
Net operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration	$ 43,109
Federal | Minimum | U.S.
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year	2033
Federal | Maximum | U.S.
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year	2037
State | U.S.
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 142,064
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration year	2029
Foreign | Research and Development Credit Carry Forwards
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards term	15 years

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets
Stock compensation	$ 7,341	$ 6,389
Section 163(j) interest limitation	33,161	27,686
Disallowed original issue discount interest	1,527	1,092
Deferred rent		104
Deferred revenue	7,143	6,378
Reserves and accruals	878	3,855
Capitalized research and development	8,541	5,197
Lease liability	7,375	9,110
Federal net operating loss carryforward	31,682	30,966
State net operating loss carryforward	8,559	8,202
Foreign net operating loss carryforward	7,876	4,563
Other deferred tax assets	898	782
Total deferred tax assets	114,981	104,324
Deferred tax liabilities
Basis difference in fixed assets	(1,505)	(1,772)
Basis difference in intangibles assets and goodwill	(20,931)	(23,584)
Right of use asset	(4,362)	(5,158)
Other deferred tax liabilities	(2,819)	(3,010)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(29,617)	(33,524)
Valuation allowance	(87,542)	(71,514)
Net deferred tax liabilities	$ (2,178)	$ (714)

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Provision (Benefit) from Income Taxes - Summary of Activities Relating to Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Beginning balances	$ 728
Lapses in statutes of limitations	(89)
Ending balances	$ 639

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Schedule of Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Short Term Investments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 7,134
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Cash Equivalents
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	3,044
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Short Term Investments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	7,134
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Public Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	2,591	$ 10,282
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Private Placement Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	2,170	8,610
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	130	1,579
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Liability Classified Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	23	182
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | New GPO Note
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	36,954
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	9,002
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Era Convertivle Note
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	5,977
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 1 | Cash Equivalents
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	3,044
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 1 | Public Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	2,591	10,282
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Short Term Investments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	7,134
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Private Placement Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	2,170	8,610
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 3 | Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	130	1,579
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 3 | Liability Classified Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	23	$ 182
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 3 | New GPO Note
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	36,954
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 3 | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	9,002
Fair Value, Recurring Basis | Level 3 | Era Convertivle Note
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Liabilities	$ 5,977

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Summary of Changes in Fair Value of Level 3 Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Fair Value, Liability, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration]	Change In Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	Change In Fair Value Of Financial Instruments
Level 3 | Contingent Liabilities from Acquisitions
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 1,579	$ 5,104
Contingent considerations and compensation at acquisition date	1,445	400
Contingent compensation recognized	337	1,273
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss	(357)	(2,121)
Earned contingent consideration settled	(281)	(531)
Cash contingent compensation earned and subsequently settled	(39)	(1,567)
Unearned contingent compensation reversal	(1,687)	(979)
Unearned contingent consideration reversal	(867)
Ending balance	130	1,579
Level 3 | Liability Classified Warrants
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	182	1,021
Liability classified warrants at issuance date		436
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss	(159)	(115)
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		(1,160)
Ending balance	$ 23	182
Level 3 | Embedded Redemption Features on Convertible Notes
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance		4,228
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss		(2,097)
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		(2,131)
Level 3 | Embedded Redemption Features on Promissory Note
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance		28,058
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss		3,923
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		(31,981)
Level 3 | Embedded Redemption Features on 8090 FV Note
Fair Value Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance		2,400
Change in fair value included in the determination of net loss		1,264
Extinguishment and/or settlement upon conversion		$ (3,664)

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 08, 2023	Jun. 30, 2023	Jan. 27, 2023	Jul. 29, 2022
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Earned cash contingent compensation related to frontier view and forge transferred from level 3 to level 1			$ 1,267,000
Earned cash contingent compensation other transfer of assets and liabilities between levels			0	$ 0
Short Term Investments
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Assets	$ 7,134,000		7,134,000
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note			(98,000)
Curate
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of shares issued for settlement of contingent consideration	83,393	83,393
New GPO Note
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note			1,411,000
Estimated fair value	$ 36,954,000		36,954,000			$ 36,583,000
Fair value of Convertible note recognized as liability						$ 36,583,000
Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, liability recognized							$ 8,635,000
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note			673,000
Estimated fair value of convertible note	9,002,000		9,002,000
Difference between aggregate fair value and unpaid principal balance	367,000		367,000
Era Convertible Note
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, liability recognized	5,977,000		5,977,000		$ 5,500,000
Non-cash gain (loss) of convertible note			(477,000)
Public Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, liability recognized								$ 5,688,000
Estimated fair value of warrants	2,591,000		2,591,000	10,282,000
Non-cash gain (loss) in fair value of financial instruments			7,691,000	(4,594,000)
Private Placement Warrants
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring And Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Business combination, liability recognized								$ 29,259,000
Estimated fair value of warrants	$ 2,170,000		2,170,000	8,610,000
Non-cash gain (loss) in fair value of financial instruments			$ 6,440,000	$ 20,649,000

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Summary of Inputs and Assumptions (Convertible Notes) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023 yr	Dec. 08, 2023 USD ($)	Dec. 08, 2023	Dec. 08, 2023 yr	Jun. 30, 2023 yr USD ($)	Jan. 27, 2023 yr USD ($)
New GPO Note
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input | $	1.14						3.64
Common Stock Share Price | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input | $	1.14							5.06
Common Stock Share Price | Era Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input	1.14	4.17		1.33	4.63
Risk Free Rate | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		0.0392						0.036
Risk Free Rate | New GPO Note
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		3.88					4.1
Yield | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		0.155						0.175
Yield | New GPO Note
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		14.5					15.5
Yield | Era Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		153.24			163.43
Expected Volatility | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		0.50						0.40
Expected Volatility | New GPO Note
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		50					39
Expected Volatility | Era Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input		63			61
Expected term (Years) | Dragonfly Seller Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input			4.1					5
Expected term (Years) | New GPO Note
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input			4.5				5
Expected term (Years) | Era Convertible Notes
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Convertible notes measurement input			3.9			4

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Summary of Contingent Consideration and Compensation Related to Acquisitions (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	$ 130	$ 1,579
Curate
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	4	883
FrontierView
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions		600
Equilibrium
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	112	43
DT Global
Business Acquisition, Contingent Consideration [Line Items]
Total contingent liabilities from acquisitions	$ 14	$ 53

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Summary of Inputs and Assumptions (Contingent Liabilities) (Details) - Curate	Dec. 31, 2023 yr
Risk Premium
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Measurement input	0.11
Risk Free Rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Measurement input	0.054
Revenue Volatility
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Measurement input	0.20
Expected Life (Years)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Measurement input	0.3

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Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures - Summary of Inputs and Assumptions (Warrants) (Details)	Dec. 31, 2023 yr	Jul. 29, 2022 USD ($) yr
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Fair value | $		$ 2,660
Last Out Lender Warrants
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input	8.56
Share Price
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input | $		8.43
Share Price | Last Out Lender Warrants | Common Stock
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input	1.14
Risk-free Interest Rate
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input		0.027
Risk-free Interest Rate | Last Out Lender Warrants
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input	4.45
Expected Volatility
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input		0.40
Expected Volatility | Last Out Lender Warrants
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input	122
Expected Dividends
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input		0
Expected term (Years)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input | yr		5
Time to Maturity | Last Out Lender Warrants
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Warrants measurement input | yr	1.6

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 27, 2023	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Repayment of long term debt		$ 107	$ 189,105
Class A Common Stock
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Shares returned on legal settlement	5,881,723

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 11, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Senior Term Loan
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Maturity date		Jul. 29, 2027
Subsequent Event | Senior Term Loan
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Pay down amount	$ 65,700,000
Payment of related prepayment and exit fees	$ 7,100,000
Earn out payment proceeds percentage	70.00%
Prepayment fee and exit fee percentage	5.75%
Maturity date	Jul. 15, 2027
Subsequent Event | Equity Purchase Agreement | Exec Connect Intermediate LLC
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Perecntage of equity sold	100.00%
Consideration received on sale of equity	$ 95,000,000
Base purchase price deposited into escrow	800,000
Subsequent Event | Equity Purchase Agreement | Exec Connect Intermediate LLC | Minimum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash earn- out payment	5,000,000
Subsequent Event | Equity Purchase Agreement | Exec Connect Intermediate LLC | Maximum
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash earn- out payment	$ 8,000