TEXT-EXTRACT 2 filename2.txt December 17, 2019 Robert Kerris Chief Financial Officer Ebix, Inc. 1 Ebix Way Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 Re: Ebix, Inc. Form 10-K for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2018 Form 10-Q for the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2019 File No. 000-15946 Dear Mr. Kerris: We have reviewed your filing and have the following comment. In our comment, we may ask you to provide us with information so we may better understand your disclosure. Please respond to this comment within ten business days by providing the requested information or advise us as soon as possible when you will respond. If you do not believe our comment applies to your facts and circumstances, please tell us why in your response. After reviewing your response to this comment, we may have additional comments. Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2019 Revenue Recognition , page 17 1. We note in your response to prior comment 1 you disclose that certain services, primarily related to SaaS platforms, are accounted for as a single performance obligation. Please provide a detailed analysis of why these services are not distinct performance obligations. We refer you to ASC 606-10-25-21. In addition, you state that "These services are recognized over their expected useful life, which may exceed the currently contracted term." Tell us why revenue from these obligations are recognized over a different period of time. We refer you to ASC 606-10-25-32. That is, since these obligations are accounted for as a single performance obligation, explain why the service revenue is recognized over the expected useful life while the SaaS platform is recognized over the contract term. Please cite the accounting literature that supports your conclusion including the basis for associating revenue to each obligation. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of Robert Kerris Ebix, Inc. December 17, 2019 Page 2 action by the staff. You may contact Amanda Kim, Staff Accountant, at (202) 551-3241 or Stephen Krikorian, Accounting Branch Chief, at (202) 551-3488 if you have questions. Sincerely, FirstName LastNameRobert Kerris Division of Corporation Finance Comapany NameEbix, Inc. Office of Technology December 17, 2019 Page 2 cc: Robin Raina, Chief Executive Officer FirstName LastName