UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended August 31, 20222023
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: 0-19417
PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
Delaware 04-2746201
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

15 Wayside Road, Suite 400
Burlington, Massachusetts 01803
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

(781) 280-4000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per sharePRGSThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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, a 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 (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)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 is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No  
As of September 27, 2022,26, 2023, there were 42,998,32343,565,346 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.



PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 20222023
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 5.
Item 6.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)(In thousands, except share data)August 31, 2022November 30, 2021(In thousands, except share data)August 31, 2023November 30, 2022
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$224,115 $155,406 Cash and cash equivalents$137,999 $256,277 
Short-term investments749 1,967 
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments224,864 157,373 
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,150 and $634, respectively)82,258 99,815 
Unbilled receivables and contract assets27,847 25,816 
Accounts receivable (less allowances of $985 and $859, respectively)Accounts receivable (less allowances of $985 and $859, respectively)99,726 97,834 
Unbilled receivablesUnbilled receivables31,668 29,158 
Other current assetsOther current assets29,465 39,549 Other current assets33,447 42,784 
Assets held for sale— 15,255 
Total current assetsTotal current assets364,434 337,808 Total current assets302,840 426,053 
Long-term unbilled receivables and contract assets25,972 17,464 
Long-term unbilled receivablesLong-term unbilled receivables33,121 39,936 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net13,409 14,345 Property and equipment, net16,166 14,927 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net233,436 287,185 Intangible assets, net378,824 217,355 
GoodwillGoodwill672,901 671,152 Goodwill826,048 671,037 
Right-of-use lease assetsRight-of-use lease assets18,950 25,253 Right-of-use lease assets20,596 17,574 
Deferred tax assetsDeferred tax assets5,735 1,415 Deferred tax assets11,745 11,765 
Other assetsOther assets11,455 8,915 Other assets8,128 12,832 
Total assetsTotal assets$1,346,292 $1,363,537 Total assets$1,597,468 $1,411,479 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equityLiabilities and stockholders’ equityLiabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt, netCurrent portion of long-term debt, net$6,234 $25,767 Current portion of long-term debt, net$11,390 $6,234 
Accounts payableAccounts payable7,717 9,683 Accounts payable8,729 9,282 
Accrued compensation and related taxesAccrued compensation and related taxes35,887 47,116 Accrued compensation and related taxes41,606 42,467 
Dividends payable to stockholdersDividends payable to stockholders8,099 7,925 Dividends payable to stockholders8,354 8,115 
Short-term operating lease liabilitiesShort-term operating lease liabilities7,443 7,926 Short-term operating lease liabilities10,088 7,471 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities16,878 19,491 Other accrued liabilities24,935 16,765 
Short-term deferred revenue197,425 205,021 
Short-term deferred revenue, netShort-term deferred revenue, net219,601 227,670 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities279,683 322,929 Total current liabilities324,703 318,004 
Long-term debt, netLong-term debt, net260,779 239,992 Long-term debt, net389,388 259,220 
Convertible senior notes, netConvertible senior notes, net352,108 294,535 Convertible senior notes, net354,246 352,625 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities16,662 23,130 Long-term operating lease liabilities15,086 15,041 
Long-term deferred revenue53,696 47,359 
Long-term deferred revenue, netLong-term deferred revenue, net60,167 54,770 
Deferred tax liabilitiesDeferred tax liabilities5,712 14,163 Deferred tax liabilities4,240 4,628 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities10,679 8,940 Other noncurrent liabilities4,592 8,687 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 10,000,000 shares; issued, nonePreferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 10,000,000 shares; issued, none— — Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 10,000,000 shares; issued, none— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value, and additional paid-in capital; authorized, 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 42,998,323 shares in 2022 and 44,146,193 shares in 2021430 441 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 43,565,346 shares in 2023 and 43,257,008 shares in 2022Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 43,565,346 shares in 2023 and 43,257,008 shares in 2022438 433 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital318,559 354,235 Additional paid-in capital361,062 331,650 
Retained earningsRetained earnings86,513 90,256 Retained earnings115,133 101,656 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(38,529)(32,443)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(31,587)(35,235)
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity366,973 412,489 Total stockholders’ equity445,046 398,504 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,346,292 $1,363,537 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$1,597,468 $1,411,479 
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)(In thousands, except per share data)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands, except per share data)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Revenue:Revenue:Revenue:
Software licensesSoftware licenses$47,618 $51,930 $135,182 $115,354 Software licenses$50,544 $47,618 $164,519 $135,182 
Maintenance and servicesMaintenance and services103,599 95,487 309,704 275,831 Maintenance and services124,448 103,599 352,950 309,704 
Total revenueTotal revenue151,217 147,417 444,886 391,185 Total revenue174,992 151,217 517,469 444,886 
Costs of revenue:Costs of revenue:Costs of revenue:
Cost of software licensesCost of software licenses2,477 1,574 7,669 3,763 Cost of software licenses2,732 2,477 7,998 7,669 
Cost of maintenance and servicesCost of maintenance and services15,761 14,895 46,707 42,887 Cost of maintenance and services22,192 15,761 62,663 46,707 
Amortization of acquired intangiblesAmortization of acquired intangibles5,558 3,599 16,589 10,719 Amortization of acquired intangibles7,995 5,558 22,253 16,589 
Total costs of revenueTotal costs of revenue23,796 20,068 70,965 57,369 Total costs of revenue32,919 23,796 92,914 70,965 
Gross profitGross profit127,421 127,349 373,921 333,816 Gross profit142,073 127,421 424,555 373,921 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Sales and marketingSales and marketing34,595 29,737 100,768 88,468 Sales and marketing38,612 34,595 112,513 100,768 
Product developmentProduct development28,650 25,616 85,966 76,579 Product development33,138 28,650 98,396 85,966 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative20,141 16,451 56,339 46,335 General and administrative20,791 20,141 61,046 56,339 
Amortization of acquired intangiblesAmortization of acquired intangibles11,716 7,978 35,330 22,836 Amortization of acquired intangibles17,668 11,716 48,825 35,330 
Cyber incident and vulnerability response expenses, netCyber incident and vulnerability response expenses, net951 — 5,126 — 
Restructuring expensesRestructuring expenses130 40 784 1,133 Restructuring expenses843 130 6,230 784 
Acquisition-related expensesAcquisition-related expenses168 1,481 3,816 2,721 Acquisition-related expenses699 168 4,433 3,816 
Gain on sale of assets held for saleGain on sale of assets held for sale— — (10,770)— Gain on sale of assets held for sale— — — (10,770)
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses95,400 81,303 272,233 238,072 Total operating expenses112,702 95,400 336,569 272,233 
Income from operationsIncome from operations32,021 46,046 101,688 95,744 Income from operations29,371 32,021 87,986 101,688 
Other (expense) income:Other (expense) income:Other (expense) income:
Interest expenseInterest expense(4,009)(6,510)(11,368)(13,625)Interest expense(8,532)(4,009)(22,894)(11,368)
Interest income and other, netInterest income and other, net247 99 991 222 Interest income and other, net788 247 1,895 991 
Foreign currency gain (loss), net(577)(128)(832)(1,006)
Foreign currency loss, netForeign currency loss, net(675)(577)(1,502)(832)
Total other expense, netTotal other expense, net(4,339)(6,539)(11,209)(14,409)Total other expense, net(8,419)(4,339)(22,501)(11,209)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes27,682 39,507 90,479 81,335 Income before income taxes20,952 27,682 65,485 90,479 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes5,885 8,531 19,118 17,841 Provision for income taxes1,854 5,885 10,623 19,118 
Net incomeNet income$21,797 $30,976 $71,361 $63,494 Net income$19,098 $21,797 $54,862 $71,361 
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
BasicBasic$0.50 $0.71 $1.64 $1.45 Basic$0.44 $0.50 $1.27 $1.64 
DilutedDiluted$0.50 $0.70 $1.61 $1.43 Diluted$0.42 $0.50 $1.23 $1.61 
Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:Weighted average shares outstanding:
BasicBasic43,211 43,762 43,589 43,896 Basic43,452 43,211 43,365 43,589 
DilutedDiluted43,935 44,502 44,299 44,542 Diluted44,981 43,935 44,543 44,299 
Cash dividends declared per common shareCash dividends declared per common share$0.175 $0.175 $0.525 $0.525 Cash dividends declared per common share$0.175 $0.175 $0.525 $0.525 
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Net incomeNet income$21,797 $30,976 $71,361 $63,494 Net income$19,098 $21,797 $54,862 $71,361 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustmentsForeign currency translation adjustments(7,632)(2,179)(10,955)922 Foreign currency translation adjustments1,667 (7,632)5,124 (10,955)
Unrealized gain on hedging activity, net of tax provision of $377 and $1,542 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2022, respectively and net of tax provision of $155 and $502 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, respectively1,191 479 4,882 1,551 
Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0 and a tax benefit of $4 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2022 and net of tax benefit of $4 and $16 for the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, respectively(1)(15)(13)(54)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(6,442)(1,715)(6,086)2,419 
Unrealized (loss) gain on hedging activity, net of tax benefit of $170 and $465 for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2023, respectively and net of tax provision of $377 and $1,542 for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2022, respectivelyUnrealized (loss) gain on hedging activity, net of tax benefit of $170 and $465 for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2023, respectively and net of tax provision of $377 and $1,542 for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2022, respectively(537)1,191 (1,476)4,882 
Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax benefit of $0 for both the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2023, respectively and net of tax of $0 and a tax benefit of $4 for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2022, respectivelyUnrealized loss on investments, net of tax benefit of $0 for both the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2023, respectively and net of tax of $0 and a tax benefit of $4 for the three and nine month periods ended August 31, 2022, respectively— (1)— (13)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxTotal other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax1,130 (6,442)3,648 (6,086)
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$15,355 $29,261 $65,275 $65,913 Comprehensive income$20,228 $15,355 $58,510 $65,275 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
 
Nine Months Ended August 31, 2022Nine Months Ended August 31, 2023
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' EquityCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount
Balance, December 1, 202144,146 $441 $354,235 $90,256 $(32,443)$412,489 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2020-06— — (47,456)4,893 — (42,563)
Balance, December 1, 2022Balance, December 1, 202243,257 $433 $331,650 $101,656 $(35,235)$398,504 
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase planIssuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan246 7,235 — — 7,237 Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan212 7,766 — — 7,769 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options78 2,878 — — 2,879 Exercise of stock options400 12,157 — — 12,161 
Vesting of restricted stock units and release of deferred stock unitsVesting of restricted stock units and release of deferred stock units188 (2)— — — Vesting of restricted stock units and release of deferred stock units378 (4)— — — 
Withholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUsWithholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUs— — (5,405)— — (5,405)Withholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUs(147)(1)(8,100)— — (8,101)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — 26,110 — — 26,110 Stock-based compensation— — 30,111 — — 30,111 
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — (23,525)— (23,525)Dividends declared— — — (23,908)— (23,908)
Treasury stock repurchases and retirementsTreasury stock repurchases and retirements(1,660)(16)(19,036)(56,472)— (75,524)Treasury stock repurchases and retirements(535)(5)(12,518)(17,477)— (30,000)
Net incomeNet income— — — 71,361 — 71,361 Net income— — — 54,862 — 54,862 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (6,086)(6,086)
Balance, August 31, 202242,998 $430 $318,559 $86,513 $(38,529)$366,973 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — 3,648 3,648 
Balance, August 31, 2023Balance, August 31, 202343,565 $438 $361,062 $115,133 $(31,587)$445,046 

Three Months Ended August 31, 2022
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount
Balance, June 1, 202243,454 $435 $309,913 $93,885 $(32,087)$372,146 
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan68 — 2,024 — — 2,024 
Exercise of stock options18 — 643 — — 643 
Stock-based compensation— — 8,639 — — 8,639 
Dividends declared— — — (7,783)— (7,783)
Treasury stock repurchases and retirements(542)(5)(2,660)(21,386)— (24,051)
Net income— — — 21,797 — 21,797 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (6,442)(6,442)
Balance, August 31, 202242,998 $430 $318,559 $86,513 $(38,529)$366,973 

Three Months Ended August 31, 2023
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount
Balance, June 1, 202343,358 $436 $347,101 $103,995 $(32,717)$418,815 
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan67 2,498 — — 2,499 
Exercise of stock options140 1,391 — — 1,392 
Stock-based compensation— — 10,072 — — 10,072 
Dividends declared— — — (7,960)— (7,960)
Net income— — — 19,098 — 19,098 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — 1,130 1,130 
Balance, August 31, 202343,565 $438 $361,062 $115,133 $(31,587)$445,046 

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Nine Months Ended August 31, 2021Nine Months Ended August 31, 2022
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' EquityCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount
Balance, December 1, 202044,241 $442 $305,802 $72,547 $(32,778)$346,013 
Balance, December 1, 2021Balance, December 1, 202144,146 $441 $354,235 $90,256 $(32,443)$412,489 
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2020-06Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2020-06— — (47,456)4,893 — (42,563)
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase planIssuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan212 5,924 — — 5,926 Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan246 7,235 — — 7,237 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options87 2,840 — — 2,841 Exercise of stock options78 2,878 — — 2,879 
Vesting of restricted stock units and release of deferred stock unitsVesting of restricted stock units and release of deferred stock units100 (1)— — — Vesting of restricted stock units and release of deferred stock units188 (2)— — — 
Withholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUsWithholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUs— — (2,398)— — (2,398)Withholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUs— — (5,405)— — (5,405)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — 21,985 — — 21,985 Stock-based compensation— — 26,110 — — 26,110 
Equity components of Notes, net of issuance costs and tax— — 47,456 — — 47,456 
Purchase of capped calls, net of tax— — (32,507)— — (32,507)
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — (23,456)— (23,456)Dividends declared— — — (23,525)— (23,525)
Treasury stock repurchases and retirementsTreasury stock repurchases and retirements(797)(8)(5,862)(29,130)— (35,000)Treasury stock repurchases and retirements(1,660)(16)(19,036)(56,472)— (75,524)
Net incomeNet income— — — 63,494 — 63,494 Net income— — — 71,361 — 71,361 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — 2,419 2,419 Other comprehensive income— — — — (6,086)(6,086)
Balance, August 31, 202143,843 $438 $343,239 $83,455 $(30,359)$396,773 
Balance, August 31, 2022Balance, August 31, 202242,998 $430 $318,559 $86,513 $(38,529)$366,973 

Three Months Ended August 31, 2021Three Months Ended August 31, 2022
Common StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' EquityCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands)(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount(in thousands)Number of SharesAmount
Balance, June 1, 202143,745 $437 $333,627 $60,301 $(28,644)$365,721 
Balance, June 1, 2022Balance, June 1, 202243,454 $435 $309,913 $93,885 $(32,087)$372,146 
Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase planIssuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan67 1,885 — — 1,886 Issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan68 — 2,024 — — 2,024 
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options31 — 1,009 — — 1,009 Exercise of stock options18 — 643 — — 643 
Withholding tax payments related to net issuance of RSUs— — (25)— — (25)
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation— — 6,839 — — 6,839 Stock-based compensation— — 8,639 — — 8,639 
Equity components of Notes, net of issuance costs and tax— — (341)— — (341)
Purchase of capped calls, net of tax— — 245 — — 245 
Dividends declaredDividends declared— — — (7,822)— (7,822)Dividends declared— — — (7,783)— (7,783)
Treasury stock repurchases and retirementsTreasury stock repurchases and retirements(542)(5)(2,660)(21,386)— (24,051)
Net incomeNet income— — — 30,976 — 30,976 Net income— — — 21,797 — 21,797 
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (1,715)(1,715)Other comprehensive loss— — — — (6,442)(6,442)
Balance, August 31, 202143,843 $438 $343,239 $83,455 $(30,359)$396,773 
Balance, August 31, 2022Balance, August 31, 202242,998 $430 $318,559 $86,513 $(38,529)$366,973 


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net incomeNet income$71,361 $63,494 Net income$54,862 $71,361 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipmentDepreciation and amortization of property and equipment3,682 4,147 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment4,690 3,682 
Amortization of acquired intangibles and otherAmortization of acquired intangibles and other52,545 33,988 Amortization of acquired intangibles and other71,121 52,545 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs on NotesAmortization of debt discount and issuance costs on Notes1,595 4,942 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs on Notes1,621 1,595 
Stock-based compensationStock-based compensation26,110 21,985 Stock-based compensation30,111 26,110 
Non-cash lease expenseNon-cash lease expense5,919 6,095 Non-cash lease expense6,958 5,919 
Gain on sale of assets held for saleGain on sale of assets held for sale(10,770)— Gain on sale of assets held for sale— (10,770)
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(286)(1,596)Deferred income taxes(18,521)(286)
Allowances for bad debt and sales credits710 (370)
Credit losses and other sales allowancesCredit losses and other sales allowances472 710 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable2,858 (1,319)Accounts receivable31,478 2,858 
Other assetsOther assets11,174 2,590 Other assets14,294 11,174 
InventoriesInventories(1,264)— Inventories2,209 (1,264)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesAccounts payable and accrued liabilities(10,055)(5,994)Accounts payable and accrued liabilities(14,027)(10,055)
Lease liabilitiesLease liabilities(6,481)(6,440)Lease liabilities(7,860)(6,481)
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable(748)3,079 Income taxes payable2,362 (748)
Deferred revenue5,673 10,001 
Deferred revenue, netDeferred revenue, net(39,011)5,673 
Net cash flows from operating activitiesNet cash flows from operating activities152,023 134,602 Net cash flows from operating activities140,759 152,023 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Cash flows (used in) from investing activities:Cash flows (used in) from investing activities:
Purchases of investmentsPurchases of investments(15,262)— 
Sales and maturities of investmentsSales and maturities of investments1,200 4,150 Sales and maturities of investments15,700 1,200 
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(3,086)(2,741)Purchases of property and equipment(3,181)(3,086)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquiredPayments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(355,250)— 
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets, netProceeds from sale of long-lived assets, net25,998 — Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets, net— 25,998 
Decrease in escrow receivable and other134 2,330 
Net cash flows from investing activities24,246 3,739 
Cash flows (used in) from financing activities:
Other investing activitiesOther investing activities— 134 
Net cash flows (used in) from investing activitiesNet cash flows (used in) from investing activities(357,993)24,246 
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plansProceeds from stock-based compensation plans10,384 9,247 Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans20,373 10,384 
Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of equity awardsPayments for taxes related to net share settlements of equity awards(5,405)(2,398)Payments for taxes related to net share settlements of equity awards(8,101)(5,405)
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(75,524)(35,000)Repurchases of common stock(30,000)(75,524)
Proceeds from issuance of senior convertible notes, net of issuance costs of $9.9 million— 350,100 
Purchase of capped calls— (43,056)
Dividend payments to stockholdersDividend payments to stockholders(23,351)(23,372)Dividend payments to stockholders(23,669)(23,351)
Proceeds from the issuance of debtProceeds from the issuance of debt7,474 — Proceeds from the issuance of debt195,000 7,474 
Payment of principal on long-term debt(5,154)(111,669)
Repayment of revolving line of creditRepayment of revolving line of credit(55,000)— 
Principal payment on term loanPrincipal payment on term loan(5,157)(5,154)
Payment of debt issuance costsPayment of debt issuance costs(1,957)(904)Payment of debt issuance costs— (1,957)
Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities(93,533)142,948 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(14,027)616 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents68,709 281,905 
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activitiesNet cash flows from (used in) financing activities93,446 (93,533)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents5,510 (14,027)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalentsNet (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(118,278)68,709 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, beginning of period155,406 97,990 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period256,277 155,406 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, end of period$224,115 $379,895 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$137,999 $224,115 
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
Nine Months EndedNine Months Ended
August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Supplemental disclosure:Supplemental disclosure:Supplemental disclosure:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $920 in 2022 and $807 in 2021$8,954 $9,920 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $924 in 2023 and $920 in 2022Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $924 in 2023 and $920 in 2022$14,640 $8,954 
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest$5,470 $6,564 Cash paid for interest$17,630 $5,470 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Total fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and deferred stock units on date vestedTotal fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and deferred stock units on date vested$18,204 $8,779 Total fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and deferred stock units on date vested$23,077 $18,204 
Dividends declared$8,099 $7,988 
Dividends declared and unpaidDividends declared and unpaid$8,354 $8,099 
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

Company Overview - Progress Software Corporation ("Progress," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to propelling business forward in a technology-driven world. Progress helps businesses drive faster cyclesprovides enterprise software products for the development, deployment and management of innovation, fuel momentum and accelerate their path to success. As the trusted provider of the best products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications, Progress enables customers to develop the applications and experiences the need, deploy where and how they want and manage it all safely and securely. Hundreds of thousands of enterprises, including 1,700 software companies and 3.5 million developers depend on Progress to achieve their goals—with confidence.applications.

Our products are generally sold as perpetual licenses, but certain products also use term licensing models and our cloud-based offerings use a subscription-based model. More than half of our worldwide license revenue is realized through relationships with indirect channel partners, (principallyprincipally independent software vendors),vendors, original equipment manufacturers, ("OEMs"), distributors and value-added resellers. Independent software vendors develop and market applications using our technology and resell our products in conjunction with sales of their own products that incorporate our technology. OEMsOriginal equipment manufacturers are companies that embed our products into their own software products or devices. Value-added resellers are companies that add features or services to our product, then resell it as an integrated product or complete "turn-key" solution.

We operate in North andAmerica, Latin America, (the "Americas"); Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA");, and the Asia Pacific region,and Australia ("Asia Pacific"), through local subsidiaries as well as independent distributors.

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, theythe financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for complete financial statements and these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021,2022, as filed with the SEC on January 27, 2022, as amended by a Form 10-K/A filed on March 30, 2022 (together, the "2021 10-K"2023 (our "2022 Annual Report").

We made no material changes in the application of our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our 2021 10-K.2022 Annual Report. We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as the audited financial statements included in our 2021 10-K,2022 Annual Report, and these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates and records changes in estimates in the period in which they become known. These estimates are based on historical data and experience, as well as various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The most significant estimates relate to: the timing and amount ofto revenue recognition including the determination of the nature and timing of the satisfaction of performance obligations, the standalone selling price of performance obligations, and the transaction price allocated to performance obligations; the realization of tax assets and estimates of tax liabilities; fair values of investments in marketable securities; intangible assets and goodwill valuations; the recognition and disclosure of contingent liabilities; the collectability of accounts receivable; and assumptions used to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation.business combinations. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Income TaxesReference Rate Reform

In December 2019,March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards BoardFASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2019-12, Income Taxes2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 740)848): SimplifyingFacilitation of the Accounting for Income TaxesEffects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting ("ASU 2019-12"2020-04"), as amended in December 2022 by Accounting Standards Update No. 2022-06, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Deferral of the Sunset Date of Topic 848 ("ASU 2022-06"). ASU 2019-12 updates specific areas of ASC 740, Income Taxes,2020-04 provides guidance to reduce complexity while maintainingalleviate the burden in accounting for reference rate reform by allowing certain expedients and exceptions in applying GAAP to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions impacted by reference rate reform. The provisions apply only to those transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or improving the usefulness of the information providedanother reference rate expected to users of financial statements.be discontinued due to reference rate reform. The Company adopted this standard effective December 1, 2021.ASU 2020-04 in June 2023, in connection with the amendment of its interest rate swap agreement to implement certain changes in the reference rate from LIBOR to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR"). The adoptionapplication of this standardexpedient preserves the cash flow hedge designation of the interest rate swaps and presentation consistent with past presentation and did not have a material effectimpact on the Company's condensedour consolidated financial position and results of operations.statements.

Convertible Debt
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On December 1, 2021, we early adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2020-06, Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity ("ASU 2020-06") on a modified retrospective basis. Under ASU 2020-06, we no longer separate the convertible senior notes into liability and equity components. We recognized the cumulative effect of initially applying this new standard as of December 1, 2021, as an adjustment to the December 1, 2021 opening balance of retained earnings. The conversion option that was previously accounted for in equity under the cash conversion model was recombined into the convertible debt outstanding, and as a result, additional paid in capital and the related unamortized debt discount on the convertible senior notes were reduced. The removal of the remaining debt discount recorded for this previous separation has the effect of increasing our net debt balance. We recorded a $47.5 million decrease to additional paid-in capital, a $56.0 million decrease to debt discount, a $4.9 million increase to retained earnings, and a $13.4 million decrease to long-term deferred tax liabilities. There was no impact to the Company’s statements of cash flows as the result of the adoption of ASU 2020-06. The prior period consolidated financial statements have not been retrospectively adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. See Note 8: Debt for additional information regarding the terms of the Convertible Senior Notes (the "Notes").

The new standard requires the use of the "if-converted" method to calculate the diluted earnings per common share. Refer to Note 16: Earnings Per Share for effect of the convertible notes on diluted earnings per common share.

Note 2: Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments

A summary of our cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at August 31, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):
Amortized Cost BasisUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Cash$137,889 $— $— $137,889 
Money market funds110 — — 110 
Total$137,999 $— $— $137,999 

A summary of our cash and cash equivalents at November 30, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):
 
Amortized Cost BasisUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueAmortized Cost BasisUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
CashCash$197,777 $— $— $197,777 Cash$229,023 $— $— $229,023 
Money market fundsMoney market funds26,338 — — 26,338 Money market funds27,254 — — 27,254 
U.S. treasury bonds750 — (1)749 
TotalTotal$224,865 $— $(1)$224,864 Total$256,277 $— $— $256,277 

A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at November 30, 2021 is as follows (in thousands):
Amortized Cost BasisUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Cash$130,371 $— $— $130,371 
Money market funds25,035 — — 25,035 
U.S. treasury bonds748 — 757 
Corporate bonds1,203 — 1,210 
Total$157,357 $16 $— $157,373 

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Such amounts are classified on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):
 August 31, 2022November 30, 2021
 Cash and EquivalentsShort-Term InvestmentsCash and EquivalentsShort-Term Investments
Cash$197,777 $— $130,371 $— 
Money market funds26,338 — 25,035 — 
U.S. treasury bonds— 749 — 757 
Corporate bonds— — — 1,210 
Total$224,115 $749 $155,406 $1,967 

The fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity due in one year or less was $0.7 million and $2.0 million as of August 31, 2022 and November 30, 2021, respectively. There were no debt securities by contractual maturity due after one year as of August 31, 2022 or November 30, 2021.
We did not hold any investments with continuous unrealized losses as of August 31, 2022 or November 30, 2021.2023.

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Note 3: Derivative Instruments

Cash Flow Hedge

On July 9, 2019, we entered into an interest rate swap contract with an initial notional amount of $150.0 million to manage the variability of cash flows associated with approximately one-half of our variable rate debt. The contract matures on April 30, 2024 and requires periodic interest rate settlements. Under this interest rate swap contract, we receive a floating rate based on the greater of 1-month LIBOR or 0.00%, and pay a fixed rate of 1.855% on the outstanding notional amount.amount. In June 2023, the interest rate swap agreement was amended to implement certain changes in the reference rate from LIBOR to SOFR.

We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge and assess the hedge effectiveness both at the onset of the hedge and at regular intervals throughout the life of the derivative. To the extent that the interest rate swap is highly effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the fair value of the derivative are included as a component of other comprehensive loss on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Although we have determined at the onset of the hedge that the interest rate swap will be a highly effective hedge throughout the term of the contract, any portion of the fair value swap subsequently determined to be ineffective will be recognized in earnings. On January 25, 2022, we amended our prior credit facility (see Note 8: Debt). We reassessed the hedge in connection with the debt amendment and determined that it is still highly effective. As of August 31, 2022,2023, the fair value of the hedge was a gain of $3.3$2.5 million, which was included in other current assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The net amount of accumulated other comprehensive loss reclassified to interest expense during the nine months ended August 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022 was a decrease of $2.6 million and an increase of $1.1 million, respectively.

The following table presents our interest rate swap contract where the notional amount reflects the quarterly amortization of the interest rate swap, which is equal to approximately one-half of the corresponding reduction in the balance of our term loan as we make scheduled principal payments. The fair value of the derivative represents the discounted value of the expected future discounted cash flows for the interest rate swap, based on the amortization schedule and the current forward curve for the remaining term of the contract, as of the date of each reporting period (in thousands):
 August 31, 2022November 30, 2021
 Notional ValueFair ValueNotional ValueFair Value
Interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges$123,750 $3,346 $133,125 $(3,078)
 August 31, 2023November 30, 2022
 Notional ValueFair ValueNotional ValueFair Value
Interest rate swap contracts designated as cash flow hedges$107,813 $2,466 $120,000 $4,407 

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Forward Contracts

We generally use forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically the impact of the variability in exchange rates on intercompany accounts receivable and loans receivable denominated in certain foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge the net assets of our international subsidiaries.

All forward contracts are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and generally expire between 30 days and 2 years from the date the contract was entered. At August 31, 2022, $4.32023, $2.4 million and $0.1$0.2 million was recorded in other noncurrentaccrued liabilities and other current assets, respectively, on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. At November 30, 2021, $0.32022, $3.1 million and $0.1 million were recorded in other noncurrent liabilities and other accrued liabilities,current assets, respectively, on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2023, realized and unrealized gains of $1.1 million and $2.7 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency loss, net, on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, realized and unrealized losses of $5.4 million and $9.0 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency gain (loss), net, on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. In the three and nine month ended August 31, 2021, realized and unrealized losses of $2.3 million and realized and unrealized gains of $0.4 million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in foreign currency gain (loss),loss, net, on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. These gains and losses were substantially offset by realized and unrealized gains and losses in the offsetting positions.

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The table below details outstanding foreign currency forward contracts where the notional amount is determined using contract exchange rates (in thousands):
 
August 31, 2022November 30, 2021 August 31, 2023November 30, 2022
Notional ValueFair ValueNotional ValueFair Value Notional ValueFair ValueNotional ValueFair Value
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollarsForward contracts to sell U.S. dollars$81,089 $(4,211)$79,777 $(371)Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars$87,349 $(2,254)$74,578 $(2,995)
Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollarsForward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars618 119 (1)Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars1,243 (2)544 (5)
TotalTotal$81,707 $(4,207)$79,896 $(372)Total$88,592 $(2,256)$75,122 $(3,000)

Note 4: Fair Value Measurements

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at August 31, 20222023 (in thousands):
 
 Fair Value Measurements Using  Fair Value Measurements Using
Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3 Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
AssetsAssetsAssets
Money market fundsMoney market funds$26,338 $26,338 $— $— Money market funds$110 $110 $— $— 
U.S. treasury bonds749 — 749 — 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap3,346 — 3,346 — Interest rate swap2,466 — 2,466 — 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Foreign exchange derivativesForeign exchange derivatives$(4,207)$— $(4,207)$— Foreign exchange derivatives$(2,256)$— $(2,256)$— 

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The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at November 30, 20212022 (in thousands):
 
 Fair Value Measurements Using  Fair Value Measurements Using
Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3 Total Fair ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
AssetsAssetsAssets
Money market fundsMoney market funds$25,035 $25,035 $— $— Money market funds$27,254 $27,254 $— $— 
U.S. treasury bonds757 — 757 — 
Corporate bonds1,210 — 1,210 — 
Interest rate swapInterest rate swap4,407 — 4,407 — 
LiabilitiesLiabilitiesLiabilities
Foreign exchange derivativesForeign exchange derivatives(372)— (372)— Foreign exchange derivatives$(3,000)$— $(3,000)$— 
Interest rate swap$(3,078)$— $(3,078)$— 

When developing fair value estimates, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. When available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value. The valuation technique used to measure fair value for our Level 1 and Level 2 assets is a market approach, using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. If market prices are not available, the fair value measurement is based on models that use primarily market-based parameters including yield curves, volatilities, credit ratings and currency rates. In certain cases where market rate assumptions are not available, we are required to make judgments about assumptions market participants would use to estimate the fair value of a financial instrument.

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Fair Value of the Convertible Senior Notes

The Notes’ fair value inclusive of the conversion feature embedded in theour Convertible Senior Notes, with a carrying value of $354.2 million and $352.6 million, was $364.1$411.8 million and $376.0 million as of August 31, 2022.2023 and November 30, 2022, respectively. The fair value was determined based on the Notes’ quoted price in an over-the-counter market on the last trading day of the reporting period and classified within Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. See Note 8: Debt for additional information.

Note 5: InventoriesFair Value of Other Long-term Debt

The componentsfair value of inventories were as follows (in thousands):the borrowing outstanding detail in Note 7 approximates the carrying value of the debt due to variable rates that are applicable and no significant change in our credit ratings.

August 31, 2022November 30, 2021
Finished goods$1,773 $1,631 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies2,867 1,920 
Total$4,640 $3,551 
Fair Value of Other Financial Assets and Liabilities

At August 31, 2022The carrying amounts of other financial assets and November 30, 2021,liabilities including cash, accounts receivable, unbilled accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximate their respective fair values because of the inventories balancesrelatively short period of $4.6 milliontime between their origination and $3.6 million were recorded in other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.their expected realization or settlement.

Note 6:5: Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of the following significant classes (in thousands):
 
August 31, 2022November 30, 2021August 31, 2023November 30, 2022
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book ValueGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book Value Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book ValueGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Book Value
Purchased technologyPurchased technology$212,700 $(145,389)$67,311 $212,700 $(128,797)$83,903 Purchased technology$280,000 $(173,129)$106,871 $212,700 $(150,877)$61,823 
Customer-relatedCustomer-related306,308 (152,864)153,444 306,308 (119,357)186,951 Customer-related457,608 (205,298)252,310 306,308 (162,341)143,967 
Trademarks and trade namesTrademarks and trade names37,611 (24,930)12,681 37,611 (21,556)16,055 Trademarks and trade names50,111 (30,468)19,643 37,611 (26,046)11,565 
Non-compete agreementNon-compete agreement2,000 (2,000)— 2,000 (1,724)276 Non-compete agreement— — — 2,000 (2,000)— 
TotalTotal$558,619 $(325,183)$233,436 $558,619 $(271,434)$287,185 Total$787,719 $(408,895)$378,824 $558,619 $(341,264)$217,355 

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In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2023, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $25.7 million and $71.1 million, respectively. In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $17.3 million and $51.9 million, respectively. In the three and nine months ended August 31, 2021, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $11.6 million and $33.6 million, respectively.

Future amortization expense for intangible assets as of August 31, 2022,2023, is as follows (in thousands):
 
Remainder of 2022$17,177 
202368,895 
202456,079 
202545,569 
202635,968 
Thereafter9,748 
Total$233,436 
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Remainder of 2023$25,391 
202488,934 
202578,424 
202669,368 
202744,598 
Thereafter72,109 
Total$378,824 

Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the nine months ended August 31, 20222023 are as follows (in thousands):

Balance, November 30, 2021December 1, 2022$671,152671,037 
Measurement period adjustmentsAdditions(1)
1,752155,014 
Translation adjustments(3)
Balance, August 31, 20222023$672,901826,048 
(1) The additions to goodwill during fiscal year 2023 are related to the acquisition of MarkLogic in February 2023. See Note 6: Business Combinations for additional information.

Note 7:6: Business Combinations

KempMarkLogic Acquisition

On November 1, 2021,February 7, 2023, we completed the acquisition of the parent company of Kemp Technologies, Inc. (“Kemp”MarkLogic Corporation ("MarkLogic"), which is described in greater detail in our 2021 10-K.pursuant to the Stock Purchase Agreement (the "Purchase Agreement"), dated as of January 3, 2023. The acquisition was completed for a base purchase price of $258.0$355.0 million (subject to certain customary adjustments) in cash.

The acquisition consideration for KempMarkLogic has been preliminarily allocated to Kemp’s tangible assets, identifiable intangibleMarkLogic’s assets and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The preliminary fair value estimates of the net assets acquired are based upon preliminary calculations and valuations, and those estimates and assumptions are subject to change as we obtain additional information for those estimates during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The excess of the total consideration over the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities was recorded as goodwill.

We recorded measurement period adjustments based on our ongoing valuation and purchase price allocation procedures. We are still finalizing the valuation and purchase price allocation as it relates to the net working capital amount in the table below.

The allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):

Initial Purchase Price AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsAdjusted Purchase Price AllocationLifeInitial Purchase Price AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsAdjusted Purchase Price AllocationLife
Net working capitalNet working capital$27,075 $(772)$26,303 Net working capital$49,477 $(1,063)$48,414 
Property, plant and equipmentProperty, plant and equipment803 (8)795 Property, plant and equipment723 — 723 
Purchased technologyPurchased technology39,400 — 39,400 5 yearsPurchased technology67,600 (300)67,300 7 years
Trade nameTrade name7,200 — 7,200 5 yearsTrade name12,500 — 12,500 7 years
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships75,500 — 75,500 5 yearsCustomer relationships162,200 (10,900)151,300 7 years
Other assets170 27 197 
Other noncurrent liabilities(604)(1,133)(1,737)
Other assets, including long-term unbilled receivablesOther assets, including long-term unbilled receivables6,172 (1,401)4,771 
Deferred taxesDeferred taxes(23,187)— (23,187)Deferred taxes(17,441)(957)(18,398)
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue(29,997)— (29,997)Deferred revenue(33,116)— (33,116)
GoodwillGoodwill179,521 1,752 181,273 Goodwill140,964 14,050 155,014 
Net assets acquiredNet assets acquired$275,881 $(134)$275,747 Net assets acquired$389,079 $(571)$388,508 

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The fair value of the intangible assets was estimated using the income approach in which the after-tax cash flows are discounted to present value. The cash flows are based on estimates used to value the acquisition, and the discount rates applied were benchmarked with reference to the implied rate of return from the transaction model as well as the weighted average cost of capital. The valuation assumptions take into consideration our estimates of customer attrition, technology obsolescence, and revenue growth projections. Based on the preliminary valuation, the acquired intangible assets are comprised of customer relationships of approximately $75.5 million, existing technology of approximately $39.4 million, and trade names of approximately $7.2 million.

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Tangible assets acquired and assumed liabilities were recorded at fair value. We determined the acquisition date deferred revenue balance based on our assessment of the individual contracts acquired. A significant portion of the deferred revenue is expected to be recognized in the 12 months following the acquisition.

We recorded the excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets as goodwill. We believe that the investment value of the future enhancement of our product and solution offerings created as a result of this acquisition has principally contributed to a purchase price that resulted in the recognition of $181.3$155.0 million of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Acquisition-related transaction costs (e.g., legal, due diligence, valuation, and other professional fees) and certain acquisition restructuring and related charges are not included as a component of consideration transferred but are required to be expensed as incurred. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022,2023, we incurred approximately $0.1$0.6 million and $0.9$4.1 million, respectively, of acquisition-related costs, which are included in acquisition-related expenses on our consolidated statement of operations.

The amount of revenue of MarkLogic included in our consolidated statement of operations during the three and nine months ended August 31, 2023, was approximately $20.4 million and $50.7 million, respectively. We determined that disclosing the amount of KempMarkLogic related earnings included in the consolidated statementsstatement of operations is impracticable, as certain operations of KempMarkLogic were integrated into the operations of the Company from the date of acquisition.

Pro Forma Information

The following pro forma financial information presents the combined results of operations of Progress and KempMarkLogic as if the acquisition had occurred on December 1, 2019,2021, after giving effect to certain pro forma adjustments. The pro forma adjustments reflected herein include only those adjustments that are directly attributable to the KempMarkLogic acquisition and factually supportable. These pro forma adjustments include: (i) an increase in revenue from Kemp as a result of the application of Topic 606 to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in the business combination, (ii) a net increase in amortization expense to record amortization expense relating to the $122.1$231.1 million of acquired identifiable intangible assets, (iii) a decrease(ii) an increase in interest expense to removerecord interest for the interest expense associatedperiod presented as a result of drawing down our revolving line of credit in connection with Kemp’s debt obligations,the acquisition, and (iv)(iii) the income tax effect of the adjustments made at the statutory tax rate of the U.S. (approximately 24.5%).

The pro forma financial information does not reflect any adjustments for anticipated expense savings resulting from the acquisition and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have actually occurred had the transaction been consummated on December 1, 2019. These results are prepared in accordance with ASC 606.2021.

(in thousands, except per share data)Pro Forma Three Months Ended August 31, 20212022
Revenue$163,735174,676 
Net income$30,42016,141 
Net income per basic share$0.700.37 
Net income per diluted share$0.680.37 

(in thousands, except per share data)Pro Forma Nine Months Ended August 31, 2021
Revenue$438,372 
Net income$59,883 
Net income per basic share$1.36 
Net income per diluted share$1.34 

Chef Acquisition

On October 5, 2020, we completed the acquisition of Chef Software Inc. (“Chef”), which is described in greater detail in our 2021 10-K. The acquisition was completed for a base purchase price of $220.0 million (subject to certain customary adjustments) in cash. We funded the acquisition through a combination of existing cash resources and by drawing down $98.5 million from our then-existing revolving credit facility. Refer to Note 8: Debt for further information.
(in thousands, except per share data)Pro Forma Nine Months Ended August 31, 2023Pro Forma Nine Months Ended August 31, 2022
Revenue$556,319 $511,609 
Net income$64,094 $48,516 
Net income per basic share$1.48 $1.11 
Net income per diluted share$1.44 $1.10 

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The acquisition considerations for Chef has been allocated to Chef’s tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the total consideration over the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities was recorded as goodwill.

We recorded measurement period adjustments in accordance with FASB’s guidance regarding business combinations in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2021 based on our valuation and purchase price allocation procedures. The measurement period adjustments were completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

The allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):
Initial Purchase Price AllocationMeasurement Period AdjustmentsFinal Purchase Price AllocationLife
Net working capital$52,330 $147 $52,477 
Property, plant and equipment498 — 498 
Purchased technology38,300 — 38,300 5 years
Trade name5,700 — 5,700 5 years
Customer relationships97,300 — 97,300 7 years
Other assets122 — 122 
Other noncurrent liabilities(841)— (841)
Lease liabilities, net(1,810)— (1,810)
Deferred taxes(7,817)126 (7,691)
Deferred revenue(12,525)— (12,525)
Goodwill59,858 (273)59,585 
Net assets acquired$231,115 $— $231,115 

The fair value of the intangible assets was estimated using the income approach in which the after-tax cash flows are discounted to present value. The cash flows are based on estimates used to value the acquisition, and the discount rates applied were benchmarked with reference to the implied rate of return from the transaction model as well as the weighted average cost of capital. The valuation assumptions take into consideration our estimates of customer attrition, technology obsolescence, and revenue growth projections.

Tangible assets acquired and assumed liabilities were recorded at fair value. The valuation of the assumed deferred revenue was based on our contractual commitment to provide post-contract customer support to Chef customers and future contractual performance obligations under existing hosting arrangements. The fair value of this assumed liability was based on the estimated cost plus a reasonable margin to fulfill these service obligations. A significant portion of the deferred revenue was expected to be recognized in the 12 months following the acquisition.

We recorded the excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets as goodwill. We believe that the investment value of the future enhancement of our product and solution offerings created as a result of this acquisition has principally contributed to a purchase price that resulted in the recognition of $59.6 million of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes.

Acquisition-related transaction costs (e.g., legal, due diligence, valuation, and other professional fees) and certain acquisition restructuring and related charges are not included as a component of consideration transferred but are required to be expensed as incurred. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, we incurred approximately $0.1 million and $0.2 million of acquisition-related costs, which are included in acquisition-related expenses on our consolidated statement of operations.

The operations of Chef were included in our operating results beginning on the date of acquisition. We determined that disclosing the amount of Chef related earnings included in the consolidated statements of operations is impracticable, as certain operations of Chef were integrated into the operations of the Company from the date of acquisition.


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Note 8:7: Debt

As of August 31, 2022,2023, future maturities of the Company's long-term debt were as follows:

(In thousands)(In thousands)2026 NotesRevolving Credit FacilityTotal(In thousands)2026 NotesRevolving Line of CreditTerm LoanTotal
Remainder of 2022$— $1,719 $1,719 
2023— 6,875 6,875 
Remainder of 2023Remainder of 2023$— $— $1,719 $1,719 
20242024— 13,750 13,750 2024— — 13,750 13,750 
20252025— 20,625 20,625 2025— — 20,625 20,625 
20262026— 20,625 20,625 2026360,000 — 20,625 380,625 
20272027360,000 206,250 566,250 2027— 140,000 206,250 346,250 
Total face value of long-term debtTotal face value of long-term debt360,000 269,844 629,844 Total face value of long-term debt360,000 140,000 262,969 762,969 
Unamortized discount and issuance costsUnamortized discount and issuance costs(7,892)(2,831)(10,723)Unamortized discount and issuance costs(5,754)— (2,191)(7,945)
Less current portion of long-term debt, netLess current portion of long-term debt, net— (6,234)(6,234)Less current portion of long-term debt, net— — (11,390)(11,390)
Long-term debtLong-term debt$352,108 $260,779 $612,887 Long-term debt$354,246 $140,000 $249,388 $743,634 

Notes Payable

Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Calls

In April 2021, the Company issued, in a private placement to certain initial purchasers in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act in transactions not involving any public offering, for resale by the initial purchasers to persons whom the initial purchasers believe are qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule144A under the Securities Act, the Notes with an aggregate principal amount of $325.0 million, due April 15, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. The proceeds from the Notes were used or are anticipated to be used for the Capped Call Transactions (described below), working capital, and other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. There are no required principal payments prior to maturity. In addition, the Company also granted the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase up to an additional $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes, for settlement within a 13-day period beginning on, and including, April 13, 2021, of which $35.0 million of additional Notes were purchased for total proceeds of $360.0 million. The Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 1%, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2021. The Company incurred approximately $10.8 million in issuance cost for the issuance of the Notes. During the nine months ended August 31, 2022, the Company did not enter into any new or amended Notes.

Conversion Rights

The Company will satisfy its conversion obligations by paying cash up to the aggregate principal amount of Notes to be converted, by issuing shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at its election. The initial conversion rate is 17.4525 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, representing an initial conversion price of approximately $57.30 per share of common stock. The conversion rate will be adjusted upon the occurrence of certain events, including spin-offs, tender offers, exchange offers, make-whole fundamental change and certain stockholder distributions.

Repurchase Rights

On or after April 20, 2024, and on or before the 50th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, the Company may redeem for cash all or part of the Notes, subject to the partial redemption limitation, at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeded 130% of the conversion price on; (i) each of at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides a redemption notice and (ii) the trading day immediately before the date the Company sends such notice. Pursuant to the partial redemption limitation, the Company may not elect to redeem less than all of the outstanding Notes unless at least $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of Notes are outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the time it sends the related redemption notice.

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If certain corporate events that constitute a “fundamental change” (as described below) occur at any time, holders may, subject to certain exceptions, require the Company to purchase their Notes in whole or in part for cash at a price equal to the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. A fundamental change relates to events such as business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s common stock.

Capped Call Transactions

On April 8, 2021, in connection with the pricing of the Notes, the Company entered into privately negotiated capped call transactions (“Capped Call Transactions”) with one or more of the initial purchasers and/or their respective affiliates and/or other financial institutions. The Capped Call Transactions cover, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the Notes, approximately 6.3 million shares (representing the number of shares of common stock initially underlying the Notes) of the Company’s common stock. The Capped Call Transactions are generally expected to reduce potential dilution to our common stock upon any conversion of Notes and/or offset any potential cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The cap price of the Capped Call Transactions will initially be $89.88 per share of common stock, which represents a premium of 100% over the last reported sale price of the common stock of $44.94 per share on April 8, 2021 and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions. The cost of the purchased capped calls of $43.1 million was recorded as a reduction to additional paid-in-capital.

We elected to integrate the capped call options with the applicable Notes for federal income tax purposes pursuant to applicable U.S. Treasury Regulations. Accordingly, the $43.1 million gross cost of the purchased capped calls will be deductible for income tax purposes as original discount interest over the term of the Notes. We recorded deferred tax assets of $10.6 million with respect to the capped calls which represents the tax benefit of these deductions with an offsetting entry to additional paid-in capital.

Accounting for the Notes

In accounting for the transaction, prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06 on December 1, 2021, the Notes were separated into liability and equity components.

The conversion option of the Notes does not require bifurcation as an embedded derivative.
The initial carrying amount of the liability component was calculated by measuring the fair value of a similar debt instrument that does not have an associated conversion feature. The excess of the Notes’ principal amount over the initial carrying amount of the liability component, referred to as the debt discount, is amortized as interest expense over the Notes’ contractual term - at an effective interest rate of 5.7%.
The equity component, which represents the difference between the gross proceeds and the initial liability component, was recorded as an increase to additional paid-in capital and is not remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.

The Company incurred issuance costs of $10.8 million related to the Notes, allocated between the Notes’ liability and equity components proportionate to the initial carrying amount of the liability and equity components prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06.

Issuance costs attributable to the liability component of $8.9 million are recorded as an offset to the Notes’ principal balance. They are amortized as interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the Notes.
Issuance costs attributable to the equity component of $1.9 million are recorded as an offset to the equity component in additional paid-in capital and are not amortized.

Upon adoption of ASU 2020-06 on December 1, 2021, the Company reversed the separation of the debt and equity components and accounted for the Notes wholly as debt. The Company also reversed the amortization of the debt discount that was due to the equity component, with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings on the adoption date. Further, the Company reversed the allocation of the issuance costs to the equity component and accounted for the entire amount as debt issuance cost that will be amortized as interest expense over the remaining term at an effective interest rate of 1.63% with a cumulative adjustment to retained earnings on the adoption date.

Refer to Note 1, Basis of Presentation for further details on the impact of adoption.

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Interest expense related to the Notes:
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021
Contractual interest expense (1% coupon)$900 $900 $2,690 $1,370 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs541 3,260 1,595 4,942 
$1,441 $4,160 $4,285 $6,312 

After the adoption of ASU 2020-06, the effective interest rate for the Notes is 1.63%. Prior to adoption of ASU 2020-06, the effective interest rate for the Notes was 5.71%.

Credit Facility

On January 25, 2022, the Company entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement"), which provides for a $275.0 million secured term loan and a $300.0 million secured revolving line of credit. The revolving credit facility may be increased, and new term loan commitments may be entered into, by up to an additional amount up to the sum of (A) the greater of (x) $260.0 million and (y) 100% of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and (B) an unlimited additional amount subject to pro forma compliance with a Consolidated Senior Secured Net Leverage Ratio of no greater than 3.75 to 1.00 if the existing or additional lenders are willing to make such increased commitments. The revolving line of credit has sublimits for swing line loans up to $25.0 million and for the issuance of standby letters of credit in a face amount up to $25.0 million. This new credit facility replaces our prior secured credit facility dated April 30, 2019.

The amount of the term loan outstanding under our prior secured credit facility was incorporated into the amended and restated credit facility.

Interest rates for the Credit Agreement are determined by reference to a term benchmark rate or a base rate at our option and would range from 1.00% to 2.00% above the term benchmark rate or would range from 0.00% to 1.00% above the defined base rate for base rate borrowings, in each case based upon our leverage ratio. Additionally, we may borrow certain foreign currencies at rates set in the same range above the respective term benchmark rates for those currencies, basedthat ends on our leverage ratio. We will incur a quarterly commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility, ranging from 0.125% to 0.275% per annum, based upon our leverage ratio. At closing of the revolving credit facility, the applicable interest rate and commitment fee are at the third lowest rate in each range.

The Credit Agreement matures on the earlier of (i) January 25, 2027, and (ii) the date that is 181 days prior to the maturity date of our Notes subject to certain conditions as set forth in the Credit Agreement, including the repayment of the Notes, the refinancing of the Notes including a maturity date that is at least 181 days after January 25, 2027 and compliance with a liquidity test when all amounts outstanding will be due and payable in full. The revolving line of credit does not require amortization of principal. The outstanding balance of the term loan as of August 31, 2022 was $269.8 million, with $6.9 million due in the next 12 months. The term loan requires repayment of principal at the end of each fiscal quarter, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2022. The principal repayment amounts are in accordance with the following schedule: (i) eight payments of $1.7 million each, (ii) four payments of $3.4 million each, (iii) eight payments of $5.2 million each, and (iv) the last payment is of the remaining principal amount. Any amounts outstanding under the term loan thereafter would be due on the maturity date. The term loan may be prepaid before maturity in whole or in part at our option without penalty or premium. As of August 31, 2022, the carrying value of the term loan approximates the fair value, based on Level 2 inputs (observable market prices in less than active markets), as the interest rate is variable over the selected interest period and is similar to current rates at which we can borrow funds. The interest rate as of August 31, 2022 was 3.81%.

Costs incurred to obtain our long-term debt of $3.2 million, including $1.1 million of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the previous credit agreement, are recorded as debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the long-term debt liability on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as of August 31, 2022. These costs are being amortized over the term of the Credit Agreement using the effective interest rate method. Amortization expense related to the debt issuance costs was $0.2 million and $0.1 million, for the three months ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021, respectively. Amortization expense related to the debt issuance costs was $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the nine months ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021, respectively. These amounts are recorded in interest expense on our condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The revolving line of credit may be borrowed, repaid, and reborrowed until January 25, 2027, at which time all amounts outstanding must be repaid. As of August 31, 2022, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving line of credit and $2.1 million of letters of credit outstanding.

Note 9: Leases

The Company has operating leases for administrative, product development, and sales and marketing facilities, vehicles, and equipment under various non-cancelable lease agreements. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms ranging from 1 year to 8 years. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease where it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise those options. The Company considers several economic factors when making the determination as to whether the Company will exercise options to extend or terminate the lease, including but not limited to, the significance of leasehold improvements incurred in the office space, the difficulty in replacing the asset, underlying contractual obligations, or specific characteristics unique to a particular lease. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Consideration in the contract is comprised of any fixed payments and variable payments that depend on an index or rate. Payments in the Company's operating lease arrangements primarily consist of base office rent. The Company makes variable payments on certain of its leases related to taxes, insurance, common area maintenance, and utilities, among other things.

The components of operating lease cost for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022 were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 August 31, 2022August 31, 2022
Lease costs under long-term operating leases$1,760 $5,344 
Lease costs under short-term operating leases19 50 
Variable lease cost under short-term and long-term operating leases(1)
143 437 
Total operating lease cost$1,922 $5,831 
(1) Lease costs that are not fixed at lease commencement.

The components of operations lease cost for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2021 were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
 August 31, 2021August 31, 2021
Lease costs under long-term operating leases$1,991 $6,135 
Lease costs under short-term operating leases22 
Variable lease cost under short-term and long-term operating leases(1)
130 280 
Operating lease right-of-use asset impairment— 36 
Total operating lease cost$2,124 $6,473 
(1) Lease costs that are not fixed at lease commencement.

The table below presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases during the nine months ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021 (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended
 August 31, 2022August 31, 2021
Cash paid for leases$6,481 $6,440 
Right-of-use assets recognized for new leases and amendments (non-cash)$343 $3,222 

Weighted average remaining lease term in years and weighted average discount rate are as follows:
 August 31, 2022November 30, 2021
Weighted average remaining lease term in years3.544.15
Weighted average discount rate2.7 %2.6 %

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Future payments under non-cancellable leases are as follows (in thousands):
August 31, 2022
Remainder of 2022$2,100 
20237,823 
20247,444 
20254,867 
20261,781 
Thereafter1,300 
Total lease payments25,315 
Less imputed interest(1)
(1,210)
Present value of lease liabilities$24,105 
(1) Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate determined at lease commencement unless the discount rate is updated as a result of a lease reassessment event.

Note 10:8: Common Stock Repurchases

In January 2020,2023, our Board of Directors increased the total share repurchase authorization from $75by $150.0 million, to $250an aggregate authorization of $228.0 million. In the three months ended August 31, 2023, we did not repurchase and retire any shares of our common stock. In the three months ended August 31, 2022, we repurchased and retired 0.5 million shares for $24.1 million. In the three months ended August 31, 2021, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. In the nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and August 31, 2021,2022, we repurchased and retired 0.5 million shares for $30.0 million and 1.7 million shares for $75.5 million and 0.8 million shares for $35.0 million, respectively. The shares were repurchased in both periods as part of our Board of Directors authorized share repurchase program. As of August 31, 2022,2023, there was $79.5$198.0 million remaining under the current authorization.

Note 11:9: Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards, less the present value of expected dividends when applicable, measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant service period. We estimate the fair value of each stock-based award on the measurement date using the current market price of the stock, the Black-Scholes option valuation model, or the Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model.

In 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2022,2023, we granted performance-based restricted stock units that include two performance metrics under our Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP") where the performance measurement period is three years. Vesting of the LTIP awards on the 2020 plan is2021, 2022 and 2023 plans are based on the following: (i) 50% is based on our level of attainment of specified total stockholder return ("TSR") targets relative to the percentage appreciation of a specified index of companies for the respective three-year periods, and (ii) 50% is based on achievement of a three-year cumulative performance condition (operating income). For the 2021 and 2022 plan, the vesting terms were changed to the following: (i) 25% is based on our level of attainment of specified TSR targets relative to the percentage appreciation of a specified index of companies for the respective three-year periods, and (ii) 75% is based on achievement of a three-year cumulative operating income.income target. In order to estimate the fair value of such awards, we used a Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model for the market condition portion of the award, and used the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant for the portion related to the performance condition.

The Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo Simulation valuation models incorporate assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of options or awards, a risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to options and restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally 4four years for options and 3three years for restricted stock units. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to our employee stock purchase plan using an accelerated attribution method.

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The following table provides the classification of stock-based compensation as reflected on our condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands): 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021 August 31, 2023August 31, 2022August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Cost of maintenance and servicesCost of maintenance and services$527 $374 $1,410 $1,234 Cost of maintenance and services$797 $527 $2,146 $1,410 
Sales and marketingSales and marketing1,331 1,424 3,423 4,679 Sales and marketing1,763 1,331 5,027 3,423 
Product developmentProduct development2,586 1,848 7,548 6,179 Product development3,065 2,586 9,112 7,548 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative4,195 3,193 13,729 9,893 General and administrative4,447 4,195 13,826 13,729 
Total stock-based compensationTotal stock-based compensation$8,639 $6,839 $26,110 $21,985 Total stock-based compensation$10,072 $8,639 $30,111 $26,110 

Note 12:10: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive loss during the nine months ended August 31, 20222023 (in thousands):
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Losses on InvestmentsUnrealized (Losses) Gains on Hedging ActivityAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, December 1, 2021$(30,055)$(49)$(2,339)$(32,443)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax(10,955)(13)4,882 (6,086)
Balance, August 31, 2022$(41,010)$(62)$2,543 $(38,529)
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentUnrealized Losses on InvestmentsUnrealized Gain (Losses) on Hedging ActivityAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, December 1, 2022$(38,523)$(61)$3,349 $(35,235)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax5,124 — (1,476)3,648 
Balance, August 31, 2023$(33,399)$(61)$1,873 $(31,587)

The tax effect on accumulated unrealized lossesgains (losses) on hedging activity and gainsunrealized losses on investments and hedging activity was $0.9a tax provision of $0.7 million and $0.7$1.1 million as of August 31, 20222023 and November 30, 2021,2022, respectively.

Note 13:11: Revenue Recognition

Timing of Revenue Recognition

Our revenues are derived from licensing our products, and from related services, which consist of maintenance, hosting services, and consulting and education. Information relating to revenue from external customers by revenue type is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Performance obligations transferred at a point in time:Performance obligations transferred at a point in time:Performance obligations transferred at a point in time:
Software licensesSoftware licenses$47,618 $51,930 $135,182 $115,354 Software licenses$50,544 $47,618 $164,519 $135,182 
Performance obligations transferred over time:Performance obligations transferred over time:Performance obligations transferred over time:
MaintenanceMaintenance91,043 82,875 272,337 239,921 Maintenance105,164 91,043 299,917 272,337 
ServicesServices12,556 12,612 37,367 35,910 Services19,284 12,556 53,033 37,367 
Total revenueTotal revenue$151,217 $147,417 $444,886 $391,185 Total revenue$174,992 $151,217 $517,469 $444,886 

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Geographic Revenue

In the following table, revenue attributed to North America includes sales to customers in the U.S. and sales to certain multinational organizations. Revenue from EMEA, Latin America and the Asia Pacific region includes sales to customers in each region plus sales from the U.S. to distributors in these regions. Information relating to revenue from external customers from different geographical areas is as follows (in thousands):
 
Three Months EndedNine Months EndedThree Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
North AmericaNorth America$84,826 $93,880 $248,313 $236,479 North America$101,923 $84,826 $306,483 $248,313 
EMEAEMEA52,670 40,999 156,006 122,560 EMEA56,779 52,670 166,369 156,006 
Latin AmericaLatin America4,577 5,298 13,138 12,544 Latin America6,318 4,577 15,297 13,138 
Asia PacificAsia Pacific9,144 7,240 27,429 19,602 Asia Pacific9,972 9,144 29,320 27,429 
Total revenueTotal revenue$151,217 $147,417 $444,886 $391,185 Total revenue$174,992 $151,217 $517,469 $444,886 

No single customer, partner, or country outside of the U.S. has accounted for more than 10% of our total revenue for the three and nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and August 31, 2021.2022.

Contract Balances

Unbilled Receivables and Contract Assets

The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of customer invoicing. When revenue is recognized prior to invoicing and the right to the amount due from customers is conditioned only on the passage of time, we record an unbilled receivable on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Our multi-year term license arrangements, which are typically billed annually, result in revenue recognition in advance of invoicing and the recognition of unbilled receivables.

As of August 31, 2022, invoicing2023, billing of our long-term unbilled receivables is expected to occur as follows (in thousands):
2023$4,246 
2024202411,390 2024$7,491 
202520257,137 202516,058 
202620263,199 20269,569 
20272027
TotalTotal$25,972 Total$33,121 

ContractOur contract assets which arise when revenue is recognized prior to invoicing and liabilities are reported in a net position on a contract-by-contract basis at the right to the amount due from customers is conditioned on something other than the passageend of time, such as the completion of a related performance obligation, were $2.4 millioneach reporting period. We did not have any net contract assets as of August 31, 2022 and $5.0 million as of2023 or November 30, 2021. These amounts are included in unbilled receivables or long-term unbilled receivables on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.2022.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue is recorded whenexpected to be recognized as revenue is recognizedmore than one year subsequent to customer invoicing.the balance sheet date is included in long-term liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. Our deferred revenue balance is primarily made up of deferred maintenance.

As of August 31, 2022,2023, the changes in net deferred revenue were as follows (in thousands):
Balance, December 1, 20212022$252,380282,440 
Billings and other443,627514,797 
Revenue recognized(444,886)(517,469)
Balance, August 31, 20222023$251,121279,768 

Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations represents contracted revenue that has not yet been recognized, which includes deferred revenue and amounts that will be invoiced and recognized as revenue in future periods. As
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of August 31, 2022,2023, transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $256$288 million. We expect to recognize approximately 78%77% of the revenue within the next year and the remainder thereafter.

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Deferred Contract Costs

Certain of our sales incentive programs meet the requirements to be capitalized. Depending upon the sales incentive program and the related revenue arrangement, such capitalized costs are amortized over the longer of (i) the product life, which is generally three to five years; or (ii) the term of the related revenue contract. We determined that a three to five year product life represents the period of benefit that we receive from these incremental costs based on both qualitative and quantitative factors, which include customer contracts, industry norms, and product upgrades. Total deferred contract costs were $8.2$8.0 million and $7.9$8.8 million as of August 31, 20222023 and November 30, 2021,2022, respectively, and are included in other current assets and other assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Amortization of deferred contract costs is included in sales and marketing expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations and was minimal in all periods presented.

Note 14:12: Restructuring Charges

The following table provides a summary of activity for our restructuring actions which are detailed further below (in thousands):
Excess Facilities and Other CostsEmployee Severance and Related BenefitsTotal
Balance, December 1, 2021$4,483 $1,889 $6,372 
Costs incurred319 465 784 
Cash disbursements(772)(2,247)(3,019)
Translation adjustments and other— (1)(1)
Balance, August 31, 2022$4,030 $106 $4,136 
Excess Facilities and Other CostsEmployee Severance and Related BenefitsTotal
Balance, December 1, 2022$3,870 $30 $3,900 
Costs incurred644 5,586 6,230 
Cash disbursements(1,146)(3,836)(4,982)
Translation and other adjustments— 19 19 
Balance, August 31, 2023$3,368 $1,799 $5,167 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021,2023, we restructured our operations in connection with the acquisition and subsequent integration of Kemp. Refer to Note 7: Business Combinations for further discussion. This restructuringMarkLogic, which resulted in a reduction in redundant positions, primarily within the administrative functions of Kemp.

For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, we incurred expenses of $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to this restructuring. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

A summary of activity for this restructuring action is as follows (in thousands):

Excess Facilities and Other CostsEmployee Severance and Related BenefitsTotal
Balance, December 1, 2021$— $1,882 $1,882 
Costs incurred— 465 465 
Cash disbursements— (2,240)(2,240)
Translation adjustments and other— (1)(1)
Balance, August 31, 2022$— $106 $106 

functions. Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under this restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2022. Accordingly, the balance of the restructuring liability of $0.1 million is included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2022.

2023. We expect to incur additional expenses as part of this actionthese actions related to employee costs and facility closures during fiscal year 2022,2024, but we do not expect these costs to be material.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, we restructured our operations in connection with the acquisition of Chef. Refer to Note 7: Business Combinations for further discussion. This restructuring resulted in a reduction in redundant positions, primarily within administrative functions of Chef.
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For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, we incurred expenses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, related to this restructuring. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

A summary of activity for this restructuring action is as follows (in thousands):

Excess Facilities and Other CostsEmployee Severance and Related BenefitsTotal
Balance, December 1, 2021$4,483 $$4,490 
Costs incurred319 — 319 
Cash disbursements(772)(7)(779)
Balance, August 31, 2022$4,030 $— $4,030 

Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under this restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2027. Accordingly, $1.0 million and $3.0 million of the total restructuring liability of $4.0 million is included in short-term and long-term lease liabilities, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2022. We do not expect to incur additional material expenses as part of this action.

Note 15: Income Taxes

Our income tax provision for the third quarter of fiscal years 2022 and 2021 reflects our estimate of the effective tax rates expected to be applicable for the full fiscal years, adjusted for any discrete events, which are recorded in the period in which they occur. The estimates are reevaluated each quarter based on our estimated tax expense for the full fiscal year.

Our effective tax rate was 21% in the third fiscal quarter of 2022, compared to 22% in the third fiscal quarter of 2021.There were no significant discrete tax items in the third fiscal quarter of either 2022 or 2021.

Our federal income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2018. Our state income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2017.

Tax authorities for certain non-U.S. jurisdictions are also examining returns. With some exceptions, we are generally not subject to tax examinations in non-U.S. jurisdictions for years prior to fiscal year 2016 because they are closed by statute.

Note 16:13: Earnings per share

We compute basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. We compute diluted earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of outstanding dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and deferred stock units, using the treasury stock method. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share on an interim basis (in thousands, except per share data):

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
August 31, 2022August 31, 2021August 31, 2022August 31, 2021 August 31, 2023August 31, 2022August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Net incomeNet income$21,797 $30,976 $71,361 $63,494 Net income$19,098 $21,797 $54,862 $71,361 
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding43,211 43,762 43,589 43,896 Weighted average shares outstanding43,452 43,211 43,365 43,589 
Basic earnings per common shareBasic earnings per common share$0.50 $0.71 $1.64 $1.45 Basic earnings per common share$0.44 $0.50 $1.27 $1.64 
Diluted earnings per common share:Diluted earnings per common share:Diluted earnings per common share:
Net incomeNet income$21,797 $30,976 $71,361 $63,494 Net income$19,098 $21,797 $54,862 $71,361 
Weighted average shares outstandingWeighted average shares outstanding43,211 43,762 43,589 43,896 Weighted average shares outstanding43,452 43,211 43,365 43,589 
Effect of dilution from common stock equivalentsEffect of dilution from common stock equivalents724 740 710 646 Effect of dilution from common stock equivalents1,353 724 1,178 710 
Effect of dilution from if-converted Convertible Senior NotesEffect of dilution from if-converted Convertible Senior Notes176 — — — 
Diluted weighted average shares outstandingDiluted weighted average shares outstanding43,935 44,502 44,299 44,542 Diluted weighted average shares outstanding44,981 43,935 44,543 44,299 
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share$0.50 $0.70 $1.61 $1.43 Diluted earnings per share$0.42 $0.50 $1.23 $1.61 

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We excluded stock awards representing approximately 1,777,000252,000 and 1,739,000286,000 shares of common stock from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022,2023, respectively, as these awards were anti-dilutive. InWe excluded stock awards representing approximately 1,777,000 and 1,739,000 shares of common stock from the calculation
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of diluted earnings per share in the three and nine months ended August 31, 2021, we excluded stock2022, respectively, as these awards representing 1,250,000 shares and 1,241,000 shares of common stock, respectively, from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as they were anti-dilutive.

As a result of our adoption of ASU 2020-06 on December 1, 2021, theThe dilutive impact of the Notes on our calculation of diluted earnings per share is considered using the if-converted method. However, becauseFor the principal amountthree months ended August 31, 2023, the average daily closing price of the Company's common stock was greater than the conversion price for the Notes must be settled in cash,outstanding as of August 31, 2023. Therefore, for this period, the dilutive impact of applyingCompany applied the if-converted method is limited to the in-the-money portion, if any, of the Notes.for calculating diluted earnings per common share. During the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, we did not include2023, the average daily closing price of the Company's common stock was less than the conversion price for the Notes. Therefore, for this period, the Notes in ourhad no impact on the computation of diluted earnings per share calculation because the conversion feature in the Notes was out of the money. For periods prior to our December 1, 2021 adoption of ASU 2020-06, we applied the treasury stock method to account for the dilutive impact of the Notes for diluted earnings per share purposes.common share.

Note 17:14: Segment Information

Operating segments are components of an enterprise that engage in business activities for which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") in deciding how to allocate resources and assess performance. Our CODM is our Chief Executive Officer.

We operate as one operating segment: software products to develop, deploy, and manage high-impact business applications. Our CODM evaluates financial information on a consolidated basis. As we operate as one operating segment, the required financial segment information can be found in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Note 15: Cyber Related Matters

November 2022 Cyber Incident

Following the detection of irregular activity on certain portions of our corporate network, we engaged outside cybersecurity experts and other incident response professionals to conduct a forensic investigation and assess the extent and scope of the cyber incident. Costs for this cyber incident were primarily related to the engagement of external cybersecurity experts and other incident response professionals. We did not incur any meaningful costs related to this cyber incident for the three months ended August 31, 2023. For the nine months ended August 31, 2023, we incurred $4.2 million of costs related to this cyber incident. Costs are provided net of received and expected insurance recoveries of approximately $3.0 million, which was recognized during the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. The timing of recognizing insurance recoveries may differ from the timing of recognizing the associated expenses.

MOVEit Vulnerability

As previously reported, on the evening of May 28, 2023, our MOVEit technical support team received an initial customer support call indicating unusual activity within their MOVEit Transfer instance. An investigative team was mobilized and, on May 30, 2023, the investigative team discovered a zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer (including our cloud-hosted version of MOVEit Transfer known as MOVEit Cloud). The investigative team determined the zero-day vulnerability (the “MOVEit Vulnerability”) could provide for unauthorized escalated privileges and access to the customer’s underlying environment in both MOVEit Transfer (the on-premise version) and MOVEit Cloud (a cloud-hosted version of MOVEit Transfer that we deploy in both (i) a public cloud format, as well as (ii) for a small group of customers, in customer-dedicated cloud instances that are hosted, separate and apart from the public instances of our MOVEit Cloud platform).

We will continue to assess the potential impact of the MOVEit Vulnerability on our business, operations, and financial results. MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud represented less than 4% in aggregate of our revenue for the nine months ended August 31, 2023.

Litigation and Governmental Investigations

As of the date of the issuance of the financial statements, (i) we have received formal letters from 23 customers and others that claim to have been impacted by the MOVEit Vulnerability, some of which have indicated that they intend to seek indemnification from us related to the MOVEit Vulnerability, (ii) we have received a letter from an insurer providing for notice of a subrogation claim (where the insurer is seeking recovery for all expenses incurred in connection with the MOVEit Vulnerability), and (iii) we are party to 58 class action lawsuits filed by individuals who claim to have been impacted by the exfiltration of data from the environments of our MOVEit Transfer customers (on October 4, 2023, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued an order consolidating litigation relating to the MOVEit Vulnerability where we are a party in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts).

We have also been cooperating with several inquiries from domestic and foreign data privacy regulators, inquiries from several state attorneys general, as well as formal investigations from: (i) a U.S. federal law enforcement agency (as of the date of the filing of this report, the law enforcement investigation that we are cooperating with is not an enforcement action or formal
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governmental investigation of which we have been told that we are a target), and (ii) the SEC (as further described hereafter). On October 2, 2023, Progress received a subpoena from the SEC seeking various documents and information relating to the MOVEit Vulnerability. As described in the cover letter accompanying the subpoena, at this stage, the SEC investigation is a fact-finding inquiry, the investigation does not mean that Progress or anyone else has violated federal securities laws, and the investigation does not mean that the SEC has a negative opinion of any person, entity, or security. Progress intends to cooperate fully with the SEC in its investigation.

Expenses Incurred and Future Costs

For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2023, we incurred $1.0 million of costs related to the MOVEit Vulnerability. The costs recognized are net of received and expected insurance recoveries of approximately $1.9 million, which was recognized during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The timing of recognizing insurance recoveries may differ from the timing of recognizing the associated expenses. We expect to incur investigation, legal and professional services expenses associated with the MOVEit Vulnerability in future periods. We will recognize these expenses as services are received, net of received and expected insurance recoveries. While a loss from these matters is possible, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of possible losses at this time, particularly while the foregoing matters remain ongoing. Furthermore, with respect to the litigation, the proceedings remain in the early stages, alleged damages have not been specified, there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of a class or classes being certified or the ultimate size of any class if certified, and there are significant factual and legal issues to be resolved. Also, each of the governmental inquiries and investigations mentioned above could result in adverse judgements, settlements, fines, penalties, or other resolutions, the amount, scope and timing of which could be material, but which we are currently unable to predict. Therefore, we have not recorded a loss contingency liability for the MOVEit Vulnerability as of August 31, 2023.

Insurance Coverage

During the period when the November 2022 cyber incident and the MOVEit Vulnerability occurred, we maintained $15.0 million of cybersecurity insurance coverage, which is expected to reduce our exposure to expenses and liabilities arising from these events. As of August 31, 2023, we have recorded approximately $4.9 million in insurance recoveries, of which $3.0 million was related to the November 2022 cyber incident and $1.9 million was related to the May 2023 MOVEit Vulnerability, providing us with $10.1 million of additional cybersecurity insurance coverage (which is subject to a $0.5 million retention per claim). We will pursue recoveries to the maximum extent available under our insurance policies.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q may contain information that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Whenever we use words such as "believe," "may," "could," "would," "might," "should," "expect," "intend," "plan," "estimate," "target," "anticipate" and negatives and derivatives of these or similar expressions, or when we make statements concerning future financial results, product offerings or other events that have not yet occurred, we are making forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based upon our present intent, beliefs or expectations, but are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual future results may differ materially from those contained in or implied by our forward-looking statements due to various factors which are more fully described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our 2022 Annual Report as well as the risk factors described in Part II, Item 1A of this Report on Form 10-Q. Although we have sought to identify the most significant risks to our business, we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized. We also cannot assure you that we have identified all possible issues that we might face. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements that we make.

Overview

Progress provides enterprise software products for the development, deployment and management of high-impact business applications.

The key tenets of our strategic plan and operating model are as follows:

Be the Trusted Provider of the Best Products to Develop, Deploy and Manage High Impact Applications. A key element of our strategy is centered on building and maintaining the best products and tools enterprises need to build, deploy, and manage modern, strategic business applications. We offer these products and tools to both new customers and partners, as well as our existing partner and customer ecosystems.

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Focus on Customer and Partner Retention to Drive Recurring Revenue and Profitability. Our organizational philosophy and operating principles focus primarily on customer and partner retention and success, and a streamlined operating approach to drive predictable and stable recurring revenue and high levels of profitability.

Follow a Total Growth Strategy through Accretive M&A. We are pursuing a total growth strategy driven by accretive acquisitions ofbusinesses within the infrastructure software space, with products that appeal to both IT organizations and individual developers. These acquisitions must meet strict financial and other criteria, which help further our goal to provide significant stockholder returns by providing scale and increased cash flows. In April 2019, we acquired Ipswitch, Inc.; in October 2020, we acquired Chef Software, Inc.; in November 2021, we acquired Kemp Technologies; and in February 2023, we acquired MarkLogic. These acquisitions met our strict financial criteria.

Employ a Multi-Faceted Capital Allocation Strategy. Our capital allocation policy emphasizes accretive M&A, which allows us to expand our business and drive significant stockholder returns. We also utilize dividends and share repurchases to return capital to stockholders. We intend to continue to repurchase our shares in sufficient quantities to offset dilution from our equity plans and to continue to return a portion of our annual cash flows from operations to stockholders in the form of dividends.

We expect to continue to pursue acquisitions meeting our financial criteria that are designed to expand our business and drive significant stockholder returns. As a result, our expected uses of cash could change, our cash position could be reduced, and we may incur additional debt obligations to the extent we complete additional acquisitions. However, we currently believe that existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under our Credit Facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements, including quarterly cash dividends and stock repurchases to Progress stockholders, as applicable, through at least the next twelve months.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. We make estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, actual results may differ from these estimates. The most significant estimates relate to: the timing and amounts ofto revenue recognition including the determination of the nature and timing of the satisfaction of performance obligations, the standalone selling price of performance obligations, and the transaction price allocated to performance obligations; the realization of tax assets and estimates of tax liabilities; fair values of investments in marketable securities; assets held for sale; intangible assets and goodwill valuations; the recognition and disclosure of contingent liabilities; the collectability of accounts receivable; and assumptions used to determine the fair value of stock-based compensation. This is not a comprehensive list of all of our accounting policies.business combinations. For further information regarding the application of these and other accounting policies, see Note 1 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of our 2021 10-K.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains certain safe harbor provisions regarding forward-looking statements. This Form 10-Q, and other information provided by us or statements made by our directors, officers or employees from time to time, may contain “forward-looking” statements and information, which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future results may differ materially. Statements indicating that we “believe,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “anticipate” and “continue,” are forward-looking, as are other statements concerning future financial results, product offerings or other events that2022 Annual Report. There have not yet occurred. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: (i) Economic, geopolitical and market conditions can adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, including our revenue growth and profitability, which in turn could adversely affect our stock price; (ii) we may fail to achieve our financial forecasts due to such factors as delays or size reductions in transactions, fewer large transactions in a particular quarter, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, or a decline in our renewal rates for contracts; (iii) our ability to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, including an increased emphasis on a cloud and subscription strategy, may not be successful; (iv) if we are unable to develop new or sufficiently differentiated products and services, or to enhance and improve our existing products and services in a timely manner to meet market demand, partners and customers may not purchase new software licenses or subscriptions or purchase or renew support contracts; (v) We depend upon our extensive partner channel and we may not be successful in retaining or expanding our relationships with channel
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partners; (vi) our international sales and operations subject us to additional risks that can adversely affect our operating results, including risks relating to foreign currency gains and losses; (vii) If the security measures for our software, services, other offerings or our internal information technology infrastructure are compromised or subject to a successful cyber-attack, or if our software offerings containbeen no significant coding or configuration errors, we may experience reputational harm, legal claims and financial exposure; (viii) we have made acquisitions, and may make acquisitions in the future, and those acquisitions may not be successful, may involve unanticipated costs or other integration issues or may disrupt our existing operations; (ix) delay or failure to realize the expected synergies and benefits of the Kemp acquisition could negatively impact our future results of operations and financial condition; (x) the continuing impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on our employees, customers, partners, and the global financial markets could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition; (xi) Russia's recent invasion of Ukraine, and the international community's response, have created substantial political and economic disruption, uncertainty, and risk. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Progress' business, please refer to Part II, Item 1A (Risk Factors) in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC on April 7, 2022; and in Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) in our 2021 10-K. Although we have sought to identify the most significant riskschanges to our business, we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized. We also cannot assure you that we have identified all possible issues which we might face. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements that we make.critical accounting policies and estimates since our 2022 Annual Report.

Use of Constant Currency

Revenue from our international operations has historically represented a substantial portion of our total revenue. As a result, our revenue results have been impacted, and we expect will continue to be impacted, by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. For example, if the local currencies of our foreign subsidiaries strengthen, our consolidated results stated in U.S. dollars are positively impacted.

As exchange rates are an important factor in understanding period to periodperiod-to-period comparisons, we believe the presentation of revenue growth rates on a constant currency basis enhances the understanding of our revenue results and evaluation of our performance in comparison to prior periods. The constant currency information presented is calculated by translating current period results using prior period weighted average foreign currency exchange rates. These results should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with GAAP.

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Overview

Progress Software Corporation ("Progress," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our") is dedicated to propelling business forward in a technology-driven world. As the trusted provider of the leading products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications, Progress enables customers to develop the applications and experiences the need, deploy where and how they want and manage it all safely and securely. We operate as one operating segment.

The key tenets of our strategic plan and operating model are as follows:

Trusted Partner of the Best Products to Develop, Deploy and Manage High Impact Business Applications. A key element of our strategy is centered on providing the platform and tools enterprises need to build, deploy, and manage modern, strategic business applications. We offer these products and tools to both new customers and partners as well as our existing partner and customer ecosystems. This strategy builds on our vast experience in application development that we've acquired over the past 40 years.

Focus on Customer and Partner Retention to Drive Recurring Revenue and Profitability. Our organizational philosophy and operating principles focus primarily on customer and partner retention and success and a streamlined operating approach in order to more efficiently drive, predictable and stable recurring revenue and high levels of profitability.

Total Growth Strategy Driven by Accretive M&A. We are pursuing a total growth strategy driven by accretive acquisitions ofbusinesses within the infrastructure software space, with products that appeal to both IT organizations and individual developers. These acquisitions must meet strict financial and other criteria, which help further our goal to provide significant stockholder returns by providing scale and increased cash flows. In April 2019, we acquired Ipswitch, Inc.; in October 2020, we acquired Chef Software, Inc.; and in November 2021, we acquired Kemp Technologies. These acquisitions met our strict financial criteria.

In recent years, our total growth strategy has resulted in the rapid expansion of our product portfolio. As our portfolio continues to evolve, we continuously evaluate our organization for additional synergies and efficiencies. Therefore, we are working to realign our go-to-market, product, and operational teams, as well as the increased centralization of additional shared services
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and functions across our company. We believe that these planned changes will improve collaboration among the teams that develop, sell, and support our products; enhance our ability to integrate acquired businesses; and lead to greater system uniformity and increased operating efficiency.

Multi-Faceted Capital Allocation Approach. Our capital allocation policy emphasizes accretive M&A, which allows us to expand our business and drive significant stockholder returns, and utilizes dividends and share repurchases to return capital to stockholders. We intend to repurchase our shares in sufficient quantities to offset dilution from our equity plans. Lastly, we return a significant portion of our annual cash flows from operations to stockholders in the form of dividends.

In the first nine months of 2022, we repurchased and retired 1.7 million shares of our common stock for $75.5 million. As of August 31, 2022, there was $79.5 million remaining under share repurchase authorization. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors, and the Board of Directors may choose to suspend, expand or discontinue the repurchase program at any time.

We began paying quarterly cash dividends of $0.125 per share of common stock to Progress stockholders in December 2016 and increased the quarterly cash dividend annually in fiscal years 2017, 2018 and 2019. On September 22, 2020, our Board of Directors approved an additional increase of 6% to our quarterly cash dividend from $0.165 to $0.175 and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock. Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors.

We will continue to pursue acquisitions meeting our financial criteria and designed to expand our business and drive significant stockholder returns. As a result, our expected uses of cash could change, our cash position could be reduced, and we may incur additional debt obligations to the extent we complete additional acquisitions. However, we believe that existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under our credit facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements, including quarterly cash dividends and stock repurchases to Progress stockholders, as applicable, through at least the next twelve months.

We derive a significant portion of our revenue from international operations, which are primarily conducted in foreign currencies. As a result, changes in the value of these foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar have significantly impacted our results of operations and may impact our future results of operations. Since approximately one-third of our revenue is denominated in foreign currency, and given the recent volatility in the global economy, our revenue results in the third fiscal quarter of 2022 were impacted by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.

Results of Operations

Revenue
Three Months Ended% Change Three Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
RevenueRevenue$151,217 $147,417 %%Revenue$174,992 $151,217 16 %14 %

Nine Months Ended% Change Nine Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
RevenueRevenue$444,886 $391,185 14 %16 %Revenue$517,469 $444,886 16 %16 %

Total revenue increased in both the third fiscal quarter and nine month period ended August 31, 2022 as compared to the same periods last year primarily due to our acquisition of KempMarkLogic in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021,February 2023, as well as an increaseincreases in our ChefOpenEdge and Kemp product offerings. TheseIn the third fiscal quarter, these increases were partially offset by decreases in our OpenEdge and DataDirect product offerings, as well as the negative impact of foreign exchange on license and maintenance revenue in our EMEA region.

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Software License Revenue
 Three Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
Software licenses$47,618 $51,930 (8)%(5)%
As a percentage of total revenue31 %35 %

 Nine Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
Software licenses$135,182 $115,354 17 %20 %
As a percentage of total revenue30 %29 %

Software license revenue decreased in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 as compared to the same period last year primarily due to decreasesa decrease in our DataDirect and OpenEdge product offerings, partially offset by our acquisition of Kemp and increases in license sales in our Chef product offerings. Software license revenue increased inIn the first nine months of fiscal year 2022 as compared to the same period last year primarily due to our acquisition of Kemp and increases in license sales2023, there was also an increase in our Chef product offerings, partially offset by decreases in license sales in our OpenEdge, DataDirect, Sitefinity, DevTools, and IpswitchChef product offerings.

Maintenance and ServicesSoftware License Revenue
 Three Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
Maintenance$91,043 $82,875 10 %14 %
As a percentage of total revenue60 %56 %
Services12,556 12,612 — %%
As a percentage of total revenue%%
Total maintenance and services revenue$103,599 $95,487 %12 %
As a percentage of total revenue69 %65 %
Nine Months Ended% Change Three Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
Maintenance$272,337 $239,921 14 %16 %
Software licensesSoftware licenses$50,544 $47,618 %%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue61 %61 %As a percentage of total revenue29 %31 %
Services37,367 35,910 %%
As a percentage of total revenue%10 %
Total maintenance and services revenue$309,704 $275,831 12 %15 %
As a percentage of total revenue70 %71 %

 Nine Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
Software licenses$164,519 $135,182 22 %22 %
As a percentage of total revenue32 %30 %
Maintenance
Software license revenue increased in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2022 as compared to the same periods last year primarily due to our acquisition of KempMarkLogic in February 2023, as well as increases in our OpenEdge and increased maintenance revenue from our Chef, Ipswitch, and DevToolsKemp product offerings.Services revenue remained flat in In the third fiscal quarter, of fiscal year 2022 as compared to the same period last year.Services revenue increasedthese increases were partially offset by decreases in our DataDirect and Chef product offerings. In the first nine months of fiscal year 20222023, there was also an increase in our DataDirect product offerings.

Maintenance and Services Revenue
 Three Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
Maintenance$105,164 $91,043 16 %14 %
As a percentage of total revenue60 %60 %
Services19,284 12,556 54 %52 %
As a percentage of total revenue11 %%
Total maintenance and services revenue$124,448 $103,599 20 %19 %
As a percentage of total revenue71 %69 %

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 Nine Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
Maintenance$299,917 $272,337 10 %10 %
As a percentage of total revenue58 %61 %
Services53,033 37,367 42 %42 %
As a percentage of total revenue10 %%
Total maintenance and services revenue$352,950 $309,704 14 %14 %
As a percentage of total revenue68 %70 %

Maintenance revenue increased as compared to the same periodperiods last year primarily due to our acquisition of MarkLogic in February 2023, as well as increases in our OpenEdge and Chef product offerings. Services revenue increased as compared to the same periods last year primarily due to increased services revenue from our Sitefinity and Ipswitchacquisition of MarkLogic, partially offset by a decrease in our Chef product offerings. The maintenance and services increases were partially offset byincrease in the negativethird quarter of fiscal year 2023 was also due to the positive impact of foreign exchange in our EMEA region. The maintenance increase in the first nine months of fiscal year 2023 was partially offset by a decrease in our Kemp product offerings. The services increase in the first nine months of fiscal year 2023 was also due to increases in our Sitefinity and DevTools product offerings.

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Revenue by Region
Three Months Ended% Change Three Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
North AmericaNorth America$84,826 $93,880 (10)%(10)%North America$101,923 $84,826 20 %20 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue56 %64 %As a percentage of total revenue58 %56 %
Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")$52,670 $40,999 28 %40 %Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")$56,779 $52,670 %%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue35 %28 %As a percentage of total revenue32 %35 %
Latin AmericaLatin America$4,577 $5,298 (14)%(13)%Latin America$6,318 $4,577 38 %32 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%As a percentage of total revenue%%
Asia PacificAsia Pacific$9,144 $7,240 26 %30 %Asia Pacific$9,972 $9,144 %10 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%As a percentage of total revenue%%

Nine Months Ended% Change Nine Months Ended% Change
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021As 
Reported
Constant
Currency
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022As ReportedConstant Currency
North AmericaNorth America$248,313 $236,479 %%North America$306,483 $248,313 23 %23 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue56 %60 %As a percentage of total revenue59 %56 %
Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")$156,006 $122,560 27 %36 %Europe, the Middle East and Africa ("EMEA")$166,369 $156,006 %%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue35 %31 %As a percentage of total revenue32 %35 %
Latin AmericaLatin America$13,138 $12,544 %%Latin America$15,297 $13,138 16 %14 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%As a percentage of total revenue%%
Asia PacificAsia Pacific$27,429 $19,602 40 %44 %Asia Pacific$29,320 $27,429 %%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%As a percentage of total revenue%%

Total revenue generated in North America decreased $9.1increased $17.1 million and increased $11.8$58.2 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 2022,2023, respectively. The decrease in the third quarter was primarily due to decreases from our DataDirect and OpenEdge product offerings. The increase in the first nine months was primarily due to our acquisition of KempMarkLogic and increasesincreased revenue from our ChefOpenEdge product offerings.offering. The increaseincreases in revenue generatedover both periods in EMEA was primarily due to our acquisition of Kemp, as well asMarkLogic and increased revenue from Chef, partially offset by a negative impact of foreign exchange.our OpenEdge and Kemp product offerings. The decreaseincreases in both periods in revenue in Latin America in third fiscal quarter of 2022 waswere primarily due to decreasesincreases in our OpenEdge product offerings. The increases in revenue generated in Latin AmericaAsia Pacific in both periods were due to increases in our Chef and Kemp product offerings.

In the first nine months of fiscal year 20222023 revenue generated in markets outside North America represented 41% of total revenue on an actual and in all periods for Asia Pacific was due to our acquisition of Kemp.

constant currency basis. In the first nine months of fiscal year 2022 revenue generated in markets outside North America represented 44% of total revenue compared to 46% of total revenue on an actual and a constant currency basis. In the first nine months of fiscal year 2021 revenue generated in markets outside North America represented 40% of total revenue at both actual rates and on a constant currency basis.
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Cost of Software Licenses
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022Change
Cost of software licensesCost of software licenses$2,477 $1,574 $903 57 %$7,669 $3,763 $3,906 104 %Cost of software licenses$2,732 $2,477 $255 10 %$7,998 $7,669 $329 %
As a percentage of software license revenueAs a percentage of software license revenue%%%%As a percentage of software license revenue%%%%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%%%As a percentage of total revenue%%%%

Cost of software licenses consists primarily of costs of inventories, royalties, electronic software distribution, duplication, and packaging. Cost of software licenses as a percentage of software license revenue varies from period to period depending upon the relative product mix. The year over year increase is due to our acquisition of Kemp in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021.

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Cost of Maintenance and Services
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022Change
Cost of maintenance and servicesCost of maintenance and services$15,761 $14,895 $866 %$46,707 $42,887 $3,820 %Cost of maintenance and services$22,192 $15,761 $6,431 41 %$62,663 $46,707 $15,956 34 %
As a percentage of maintenance and services revenueAs a percentage of maintenance and services revenue15 %16 %15 %16 %As a percentage of maintenance and services revenue18 %15 %18 %15 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue10 %10 %10 %11 %As a percentage of total revenue13 %10 %12 %10 %
Components of cost of maintenance and services:Components of cost of maintenance and services:Components of cost of maintenance and services:
Personnel related costsPersonnel related costs$11,338 $10,056 $1,282 13 %$33,175 $29,634 $3,541 12 %Personnel related costs$16,578 $11,338 $5,240 46 %$46,367 $33,175 $13,192 40 %
Contractors and outside servicesContractors and outside services2,956 3,504 (548)(16)%9,178 9,539 (361)(4)%Contractors and outside services3,650 2,956 694 23 %10,467 9,178 1,289 14 %
Hosting and otherHosting and other1,467 1,335 132 10 %4,354 3,714 640 17 %Hosting and other1,964 1,467 497 34 %5,829 4,354 1,475 34 %
Total cost of maintenance and servicesTotal cost of maintenance and services$15,761 $14,895 $866 %$46,707 $42,887 $3,820 %Total cost of maintenance and services$22,192 $15,761 $6,431 41 %$62,663 $46,707 $15,956 34 %

Cost of maintenance and services consists primarily of costs of providing customer support, consulting, and education. The increases in all periods were primarily due to increased headcount, contractor and outside services costs, and hosting costs resulting from our acquisition of Kemp, partially offset by decreased contractors and outside services costs.MarkLogic.

Amortization of Intangibles
 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021%
Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles$5,558 $3,599 54 %$16,589 $10,719 55 %Amortization of intangibles$7,995 $5,558 44 %$22,253 $16,589 34 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%%%As a percentage of total revenue%%%%

Amortization of intangibles included in costs of revenue primarily represents the amortization of the value assigned to technology-related intangible assets obtained in business combinations. The increases in bothall periods shown wereare due to the acquisition of Kemp.MarkLogic.

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Gross Profit
 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021%
Change
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Gross profitGross profit$127,421 $127,349 — %$373,921 $333,816 12 %Gross profit$142,073 $127,421 11 %$424,555 $373,921 14 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue84 %86 %84 %85 %As a percentage of total revenue81 %84 %82 %84 %

Our gross profit increased in all periods primarily due to the increaseincreases in revenue, offset by the increases in costs of software licenses, costs of maintenance and services and the amortization of intangibles, each as described above.

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Sales and Marketing
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022Change
Sales and marketingSales and marketing$34,595 $29,737 $4,858 16 %$100,768 $88,468 $12,300 14 %Sales and marketing$38,612 $34,595 $4,017 12 %$112,513 $100,768 $11,745 12 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue23 %20 %23 %23 %As a percentage of total revenue22 %23 %22 %23 %
Components of sales and marketing:Components of sales and marketing:Components of sales and marketing:
Personnel related costsPersonnel related costs$29,994 $25,538 $4,456 17 %$86,145 $76,678 $9,467 12 %Personnel related costs$33,919 $29,994 $3,925 13 %$98,243 $86,145 $12,098 14 %
Contractors and outside servicesContractors and outside services592 833 (241)(29)%2,171 2,189 (18)(1)%Contractors and outside services785 592 193 33 %2,990 2,171 819 38 %
Marketing programs and otherMarketing programs and other4,009 3,366 643 19 %12,452 9,601 2,851 30 %Marketing programs and other3,908 4,009 (101)(3)%11,280 12,452 (1,172)(9)%
Total sales and marketingTotal sales and marketing$34,595 $29,737 $4,858 16 %$100,768 $88,468 $12,300 14 %Total sales and marketing$38,612 $34,595 $4,017 12 %$112,513 $100,768 $11,745 12 %

Sales and marketing expenses increased in bothall periods shown, primarily due to increased personnel related costs associated with our acquisition of Kemp,MarkLogic, as well as increases in contractors and outside services costs, partially offset by decreases in marketing and sales events costs.

Product Development

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022Change
Product development costsProduct development costs$28,650 $25,616 $3,034 12 %$85,966 $76,579 $9,387 12 %Product development costs$33,138 $28,650 $4,488 16 %$98,396 $85,966 $12,430 14 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue19 %17 %19 %20 %As a percentage of total revenue19 %19 %19 %19 %
Components of product development costs:Components of product development costs:Components of product development costs:
Personnel related costsPersonnel related costs$28,044 $24,550 $3,494 14 %$83,277 $73,379 $9,898 13 %Personnel related costs$31,528 $28,044 $3,484 12 %$94,647 $83,277 $11,370 14 %
Contractors and outside servicesContractors and outside services275 934 (659)(71)%1,989 2,645 (656)(25)%Contractors and outside services1,376 275 1,101 400 %3,166 1,989 1,177 59 %
Other product development costsOther product development costs331 132 199 151 %700 555 145 26 %Other product development costs234 331 (97)(29)%583 700 (117)(17)%
Total product development costsTotal product development costs$28,650 $25,616 $3,034 12 %$85,966 $76,579 $9,387 12 %Total product development costs$33,138 $28,650 $4,488 16 %$98,396 $85,966 $12,430 14 %

Product development expenses increased in bothall periods shown primarily due to increased personnel related costs associated with our acquisition of Kemp, partially offset by decreasedMarkLogic, as well as an increase in contractors and outside services costs, partially offset by decreases in other product development costs.

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General and Administrative

Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022Change
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative$20,141 $16,451 $3,690 22 %$56,339 $46,335 $10,004 22 %General and administrative$20,791 $20,141 $650 %$61,046 $56,339 $4,707 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue13 %11 %13 %12 %As a percentage of total revenue12 %13 %12 %13 %
Components of general and administrative:Components of general and administrative:Components of general and administrative:
Personnel related costsPersonnel related costs$14,798 $12,732 $2,066 16 %$44,600 $38,046 $6,554 17 %Personnel related costs$15,871 $14,798 $1,073 %$49,146 $44,600 $4,546 10 %
Contractors and outside servicesContractors and outside services2,152 2,522 (370)(15)%6,481 6,037 444 %Contractors and outside services3,592 2,152 1,440 67 %9,271 6,481 2,790 43 %
Other general and administrative costsOther general and administrative costs3,191 1,197 1,994 167 %5,258 2,252 3,006 133 %Other general and administrative costs1,328 3,191 (1,863)(58)%2,629 5,258 (2,629)(50)%
Total cost of general and administrativeTotal cost of general and administrative$20,141 $16,451 $3,690 22 %$56,339 $46,335 $10,004 22 %Total cost of general and administrative$20,791 $20,141 $650 %$61,046 $56,339 $4,707 %

General and administrative expenses include the costs of our finance, human resources, legal, information systems and administrative departments. General and administrative expenses increased in bothall periods shown primarily due to higher personnel costs associated with our acquisition of Kemp,MarkLogic, as well as an increase in contractors and outside services costs, partially offset by a decrease in other general and administrative costs.

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Amortization of Intangibles
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles$11,716 $7,978 47 %$35,330 $22,836 55 %Amortization of intangibles$17,668 $11,716 51 %$48,825 $35,330 38 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue%%%%As a percentage of total revenue10 %%%%

Amortization of intangibles included in operating expenses primarily represents the amortization of value assigned to intangible assets obtained in business combinations other than assets identified as purchased technology. Amortization of intangibles increased in both periods shown due to the addition of KempMarkLogic intangible assets, as discussed above.

Cyber Incident and Vulnerability Response Expenses, Net

 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Cyber incident and vulnerability response expenses, net$951 $— *$5,126 $— *
As a percentage of total revenue%— %%— %
*not meaningful

As previously disclosed, following (i) the detection of irregular activity on certain portions of our corporate network that was disclosed on December 19, 2022, and (ii) the discovery of the MOVEit Vulnerability that was disclosed on June 5, 2023, in each instance, we engaged outside cybersecurity experts and other incident response professionals to conduct a forensic investigation and assess the extent and scope of these matters. Cyber incident and MOVEit Vulnerability costs relate to the engagement of external cybersecurity experts and other incident response professionals and are net of received and expected insurance recoveries.
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Restructuring Expenses
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Restructuring expensesRestructuring expenses$130 $40 225 %$784 $1,133 (31)%Restructuring expenses$843 $130 *$6,230 $784 *
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue— %— %— %— %As a percentage of total revenue— %— %%— %
*not meaningful

Restructuring expenses recorded in the third fiscal quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 20222023 relate to the restructuring activities that occurred in the first and fourth quarters of fiscal years 20212023 and 2020, respectively, resulting from the acquisitions of KempMarkLogic and Chef, respectively. Restructuring expenses recorded in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 20212022 are comprised mostly of costs related to the acquisition of Kemp and the Chef restructuring action of 2020. See the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of this Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Acquisition-Related Expenses
 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Acquisition-related expensesAcquisition-related expenses$168 $1,481 (89)%$3,816 $2,721 40 %Acquisition-related expenses$699 $168 *$4,433 $3,816 16 %
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue— %%%%As a percentage of total revenue— %— %%%
*not meaningful

Acquisition-related costs are expensed as incurred and include those costs incurred as a result of a business combination. These costs consist of professional service fees, including third-party legal and valuation-related fees. Acquisition-related expenses were higher in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 compared to the current quarterincreased due to costs incurred associated with our acquisition of Kemp.MarkLogic. Acquisition-related expenses increased in the first nine monthssame periods of fiscal year 2022 duewere primarily related to our pursuit of other acquisition opportunities, as well as our acquisition of Kemp. Acquisition-related expenses in the same periods of fiscal year 2021 were primarily related to the acquisition of Kemp.

Gain on Sale of Assets Held for Sale

 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)August 31, 20222023August 31, 20212022% ChangeAugust 31, 20222023August 31, 20212022% Change
Gain on sale of assets held for sale$— $— *$(10,770)— $— (10,770)*
As a percentage of total revenue— %— %(2)%— %%
*not meaningful

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2022, we sold corporate land and building assets previously reported as assets held for sale on our consolidated balance sheet. As the sale price less cost to sell was greater than the carrying value of these assets we recognized a net gain on the sale of approximately $10.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2022.
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Income from Operations
 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Income from operationsIncome from operations$32,021 $46,046 (30)%$101,688 $95,744 %Income from operations$29,371 $32,021 (8)%$87,986 $101,688 (13)%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue21 %31 %23 %24 %As a percentage of total revenue17 %21 %17 %23 %

Income from operations decreased in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 due to increases in costs of revenue and operating expenses, offset by an increase to revenue. Income from operations increased in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022 due to increases of revenue, offset by an increase in costs of revenue and operating expenses as shown above.

Other (Expense) Income, Net
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change
Interest expense$(4,009)$(6,510)38 %$(11,368)$(13,625)17 %
Interest income and other, net247 99 149 %991 222 346 %
Foreign currency gain (loss), net(577)(128)(351)%(832)(1,006)17 %
Total other expense, net$(4,339)$(6,539)34 %$(11,209)$(14,409)22 %
As a percentage of total revenue(3)%(4)%(3)%(4)%
*not meaningful

Other expense, net, decreased in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal year 20222023 due to an increase in costs of revenue and operating expenses, offset by increased revenue, as compared to the sameshown above.

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Other (Expense) Income, Net
 Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Interest expense$(8,532)$(4,009)113 %$(22,894)$(11,368)101 %
Interest income and other, net788 247 219 %1,895 991 91 %
Foreign currency loss, net(675)(577)17 %(1,502)(832)81 %
Total other expense, net$(8,419)$(4,339)94 %$(22,501)$(11,209)101 %
As a percentage of total revenue(5)%(3)%(4)%(3)%

Other expense, net, increased in both periods last yearshown primarily due to decreased interest expense on our convertible senior notes resulting from the adoption of ASU 2020-06. Refer to Note 1, Basis of Presentation for further details on the impact of adoption. The decrease in interest expense on our convertible senior notes was offset by increased interest expense on our term loan and our revolving line of credit, which was amended in the first quarterwe drew on to fund part of fiscal year 2022. Refer to Note 8: Debt, for further details on the impactour acquisition of the amendment.MarkLogic. Interest income and other, net was higher in the first nine monthsincreased due to our acquisition of fiscal year 2022, resulting from the recognition of grant income during the first quarter of the year.MarkLogic. Foreign currency loss increased in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 and decreased in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022.all periods shown.

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Provision for Income Taxes
 
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes$5,885 $8,531 (31)%$19,118 $17,841 %Provision for income taxes$1,854 $5,885 (68)%$10,623 $19,118 (44)%
As a percentage of total revenue%%%%
As a percentage of income before income taxesAs a percentage of income before income taxes%21 %16 %21 %

Our effective tax rate was 9% and 16% for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2023, respectively and 21% for both the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022. The primary reason for the decrease in the third fiscal quartereffective rate was due to discrete tax benefits related to stock-based compensation and the impacts of 2022, compared to 22%Notice 2023-55, which was issued by the Internal Revenue Service during July 2023 and provides temporary relief for taxpayers in determining whether a foreign tax is eligible for a foreign tax credit under Sections 901 and 903 of the third fiscal quarter of 2021.Internal Revenue Code. There were no significant discrete tax items in the third fiscal quarter of either 2022three or 2021.nine months ended August 31, 2022.

Net Income
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021% ChangeAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2021% Change(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022% ChangeAugust 31, 2023August 31, 2022% Change
Net incomeNet income$21,797 $30,976 (30)%$71,361 $63,494 12 %Net income$19,098 $21,797 (12)%$54,862 $71,361 (23)%
As a percentage of total revenueAs a percentage of total revenue14 %21 %16 %16 %As a percentage of total revenue11 %14 %11 %16 %

Select Performance Metrics:

Management evaluates our financial performance using a number of financial and operating metrics. These metrics are periodically reviewed and revised to reflect changes in our business.

Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)

We are providing an ARR performance metric to help investors better understand and assess the performance of our business because our mix of revenue generated from recurring sources has increased in recent years. ARR represents the annualized contract value for all active and contractually binding term-based contracts at the end of a period. ARR includes maintenance, software upgrade rights, both public and dedicated cloud instances and on-premises subscription-based transactions and managed services. ARR mitigates fluctuations due to seasonality, contract term and the sales mix of subscriptions for term-based licenses and SaaS. ARR is not calculated in accordance with GAAP. ARR does not have any standardized meaning and is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. ARR should be viewed independently of GAAP revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace not be superior to, either of those items. ARR is not a forecast and the active contracts at the end of a reporting period used in calculating ARR may or may not be extended or renewed by our customers.
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We define ARR as the annual recurring revenue of term-based contracts from all customers at a point in time. We calculate ARR by taking monthly recurring revenue, or MRR, and multiplying it by 12. MRR for each month is calculated by aggregating, for all customers during that month, monthly revenue from committed contractual amounts, additional usage and monthly subscriptions. All periods are reported inThe calculation is done at constant currency using the current year budgeted exchange rates.rates for all periods presented.

Our ARR was $495.0$577.0 million and $439.0$488.0 million as of August 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively, which is an increase of 12.7%18% year-over-year. The growth in our ARR is primarily driven by the acquisition of Kemp.MarkLogic.

Net Dollar Retention Rate

We calculate net dollar retention rate as of a period end by starting with the ARR from the cohort of all customers as of 12 months prior to such period end (“("Prior Period ARR”ARR"). We then calculate the ARR from these same customers as of the current period end (“("Current Period ARR”ARR"). Current Period ARR includes any expansion and is net of contraction or attrition over the last 12 months but excludes ARR from new customers in the current period. We then divide the total Current Period ARR by the total Prior Period ARR to arrive at the net dollar retention rate. Net retention rate is not calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Our net dollar retention rates have generally ranged between 101%100% and 102% for all periods presented. Our high net dollar retention rates illustrate our predictable and durable top line performance.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
 
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022November 30, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023November 30, 2022
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$224,115 $155,406 Cash and cash equivalents$137,999 $256,277 
Short-term investments749 1,967 
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments$224,864 $157,373 

The increasedecrease in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments of $67.5$118.3 million from the end of fiscal year 20212022 was due to cash inflows from operationsoutflows of $152.0$355.3 million proceeds fromfor cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, repayment of the salerevolving line of long-lived assetscredit of $26.0$55.0 million, repurchases of common stock of $30.0 million, dividend payments of $23.7 million, payments of debt obligations of $5.2 million, and purchases of property and equipment of $3.2 million. These cash outflows were offset by proceeds from the issuance of debt of $7.5$195.0 million and $5.0to partially fund the acquisition of MarkLogic, cash inflows from operations of $140.8 million, $12.3 million in cash received from the issuance of common stock. These cash inflows were offset by repurchases of common stock, of $75.5 million, dividend payments of $23.4 million,and the effect of exchange rates on cash of $14.0 million, payments of debt obligations of $5.2 million, payments of issuance costs for long-term debt of $2.0 million, and purchases of property and equipment of $3.1$5.5 million. Except as described below, there are no limitations on our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments.equivalents.

As of August 31, 2022, $56.52023, $84.4 million of our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments was held by our foreign subsidiaries. Foreign cash includes unremitted foreign earnings, which are invested indefinitely outside of the U.S. As such, itthe foreign cash is not available to fund our domestic operations. If we were to repatriate these earnings, we may be subject to income tax withholding in certain tax jurisdictions and a portion of the repatriated earnings may be subject to U.S. income tax. However, we do not anticipate that this would have a material adverse impact on our liquidity.

Share Repurchase Program

In January 2020,2023, our Board of Directors increased the totalour share repurchase authorization from $75by $150 million, to $250an aggregate authorization of $228.0 million. In the nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and August 31, 2021,2022, we repurchased and retired 0.5 million shares for $30.0 million and 1.7 million shares for $75.5 million and 0.8 million shares for $35.0 million, respectively. The shares were repurchased in both periods as part of our Board of Directors authorized share repurchase program. As of August 31, 2022,2023, there was $79.5$198.0 million remaining under the current authorization.

Dividends

We began paying quarterly cash dividends to Progress stockholders in December 2016, and have paid a quarterly cash dividend since that time. On September 23, 2022,20, 2023, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.175 per share of common stock, which will be paid on December 15, 20222023 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 1, 2022.2023. Future declarations of dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination of our Board of Directors.

Restructuring Activities

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, we restructured our operations in connection with the acquisition of Kemp. This restructuring resulted in a reduction in redundant positions, primarily within administrative functions of Kemp. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, we incurred expenses of $0.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, relating to this restructuring. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. We expect to incur additional expenses as part of this action related to employee costs and facility closures as we consolidate offices in various locations during fiscal year 2022, but we do not expect these costs to be material. Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under this restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2022. Accordingly, the balance of the restructuring liability of $0.1 million is included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2022.

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During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2020, we restructured our operations in connection with the acquisition of Chef. ReferRestructuring Activities

See Note 12 to Note 7: Business Combinations for further discussion. This restructuring resulted in a reduction in redundant positions, primarily within administrative functions of Chef. For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022, we incurred expenses of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, relating to this restructuring. Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under this restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2027. Accordingly, $1.0 million and $3.0 million of the total balance of the restructuring liability of $4.0 million is included in short-term and long-term lease liabilities, respectively, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2022. We do not expect to incur additional material expenses as part of this action.financial statements.

Long-term Debt and Credit Facility

On January 25, 2022, we entered into an amended and restated credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") providing for a $275.0 million secured term loan and a $300.0 million secured revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility may be increased, and new term loan commitments may be entered into, by up to an additional amount upSee Note 7 to the sum of (A) the greater of (x) $260.0 million and (y) 100% of ourcondensed consolidated EBITDA and (B) an unlimited additional amount subject to pro forma compliance with a consolidated senior secured net leverage ratio of no greater than 3.75 to 1.00 if the existing or additional lenders are willing to make such increased commitments. This new credit facility replaces our prior secured credit facility dated April 30, 2019.

The amount of the term loan outstanding under our prior secured credit facility was incorporated into the amended and restated credit facility.

The revolving line of credit has sublimits for swing line loans up to $25.0 million and for the issuance of standby letters of credit in a face amount up to $25.0 million. We expect to use the revolving credit facility for general corporate purposes, which may include the acquisitions of other businesses, and may also use it for working capital.

Interest rates for the Credit Agreement are determined by reference to a term benchmark rate or a base rate at our option and would range from 1.00% to 2.00% above the term benchmark rate or would range from 0.00% to 1.00% above the defined base rate for base rate borrowings, in each case based upon our leverage ratio. Additionally, we may borrow certain foreign currencies at rates set in the same range above the respective term benchmark rates for those currencies, based on our leverage ratio. We will incur a quarterly commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility, ranging from 0.125% to 0.275% per annum, based upon our leverage ratio. At closing of the revolving credit facility, the applicable interest rate and commitment fee are at the third lowest rate in each range.

The Credit Agreement matures on the earlier of (i) January 25, 2027 and (ii) the date that is 181 days prior to the maturity date of our Notes subject to certain conditions as set forth in the amended credit agreement, including the repayment of the Notes, the refinancing of the Notes including a maturity date that is at least 181 days after January 25, 2027 and compliance with a liquidity test, when all amounts outstanding will be due and payable in full. The revolving credit facility does not require amortization of principal. The term loan requires repayment of principal at the end of each fiscal quarter, beginning with the fiscal quarter ending February 28, 2022. The first eight payments are in the principal amount of $1.7 million each, the following four payments are in the principal amount of $3.4 million each, the following eight payments are in the principal amount of $5.2 million each and the last payment is of the remaining principal amount. Any amounts outstanding under the term loan thereafter would be due on the maturity date. The term loan may be prepaid before maturity in whole or in part at our option without penalty or premium.

We are the sole borrower under the credit facility. Our obligations under the amended credit agreement are guaranteed by each of our material domestic subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of our assets and such material domestic subsidiaries, as well as 100% of the capital stock of our domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the capital stock of our first-tier foreign subsidiaries, in each case, subject to certain exceptions as described in the amended credit agreement. Future material domestic subsidiaries will be required to guaranty our obligations under the amended credit agreement, and to grant security interests in substantially all of their assets to secure such obligations. The amended credit agreement generally prohibits, with certain exceptions, any other liens on our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions as described in the amended credit agreement.

The amended credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict us and our subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, grant liens, make investments, make acquisitions, incur indebtedness, merge or consolidate, dispose of assets, pay dividends or make distributions, repurchase stock, change the nature of its business, enter into certain transactions with affiliates and enter into burdensome agreements, in each case subject to customary
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exceptions for a credit facility of this size and type. We are also required to maintain compliance with a consolidated interest charge coverage ratio and a consolidated total net leverage ratio.

The amended credit agreement includes customary events of default that include, among other things, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, inaccuracy of representations and warranties, cross default to material indebtedness, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, material judgment defaults, ERISA defaults and a change of control default. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the amended credit agreement.

The outstanding balance of the term loan as of August 31, 2022 was $269.8 million, with $6.9 million due in the next 12 months. The term loan may be prepaid before maturity in whole or in part at our option without penalty or premium. The interest rate as of August 31, 2022 was 3.81%. As of August 31, 2022, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving line of credit and $2.1 million of letters of credit outstanding. Refer to Note 8: Debt for further discussion.

Convertible Senior Notes

In April 2021, we issued, in a private placement, Convertible Senior Notes (the "Notes") with an aggregate principal amount of $325 million, due April 15, 2026, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. There are no required principal payments prior to the maturity of the Notes. In addition, the Company granted the initial purchasers of the Notes an option to purchase up to an additional $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes, of which $35 million of additional Notes were purchased for total proceeds of $360 million. The Notes bear interest at an annual rate of 1%, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year, beginning on October 15, 2021. The adoption of ASU 2020-06 had no impact on the Company's debt covenant compliance under the current arrangement. Refer to Note 8: Debt for further discussion.financial statements.

Cash Flows From Operating Activities
 
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Net incomeNet income$71,361 $63,494 Net income$54,862 $71,361 
Non-cash reconciling items included in net incomeNon-cash reconciling items included in net income79,505 69,191 Non-cash reconciling items included in net income96,452 79,505 
Changes in operating assets and liabilitiesChanges in operating assets and liabilities1,157 1,917 Changes in operating assets and liabilities(10,555)1,157 
Net cash flows from operating activitiesNet cash flows from operating activities$152,023 $134,602 Net cash flows from operating activities$140,759 $152,023 

In the first nine months of fiscal year 2022,2023, operating cash flows increaseddecreased as a result of higher operating expenses, due to the acquisition of KempMarkLogic, higher interest expense on debt, and particularly strong collections of our receivables, partially offset by higher compensation related paymentsan increase in cash paid for income taxes, as compared to the same period in 2021.2022, partially offset by higher billings and collections. Our gross accounts receivable as of August 31, 2022,2023, decreased by $17.0$2.0 million from the end of fiscal year 20212022 and our days sales outstanding (DSO) in accounts receivable decreasedincreased to 4849 days from 5448 days in the third fiscal quarter of 20212022 due to the timing of billings and collections.

Cash Flows (Used in) From Investing Activities
 
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Net investment activityNet investment activity$1,200 $4,150 Net investment activity$438 $1,200 
Purchases of property and equipmentPurchases of property and equipment(3,086)(2,741)Purchases of property and equipment(3,181)(3,086)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquiredPayments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(355,250)— 
Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets, netProceeds from sale of long-lived assets, net25,998 — Proceeds from sale of long-lived assets, net— 25,998 
Decrease in escrow receivable and other134 2,330 
Net cash flows from investing activities$24,246 $3,739 
Other investing activitiesOther investing activities— 134 
Net cash flows (used in) from investing activitiesNet cash flows (used in) from investing activities$(357,993)$24,246 

Net cash outflows and inflows of our net investment activity are generally a result of the timing of our purchases and maturities of securities, which are classified as cash equivalents or short-term securities. In the first nine months of fiscal year 2023, we had payments for acquisitions net of cash acquired of $355.3 million. We also purchased $3.2 million of property and equipment in the first nine months of fiscal year 2023, as compared to $3.1 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022. In the second quarter of fiscal year 2022 we received $26.0 million net proceeds from the sale of long-lived assets. We also purchased $3.1 million of property and equipment in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022, as compared to $2.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2021.
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Cash Flows From (Used in) From Financing Activities
 
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
(In thousands)(In thousands)August 31, 2022August 31, 2021(In thousands)August 31, 2023August 31, 2022
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plansProceeds from stock-based compensation plans$10,384 $9,247 Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans$20,373 $10,384 
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(75,524)(35,000)Repurchases of common stock(30,000)(75,524)
Proceeds from the issuance of debtProceeds from the issuance of debt7,474 — Proceeds from the issuance of debt195,000 7,474 
Payment of debt issuance costsPayment of debt issuance costs(1,957)(904)Payment of debt issuance costs— (1,957)
Payment of principal on long-term debt(5,154)(111,669)
Proceeds from issuance of senior convertible notes, net of issuance costs of $9.9 million— 350,100 
Purchase of capped calls— (43,056)
Repayment of revolving line of creditRepayment of revolving line of credit(55,000)— 
Principal payment on term loanPrincipal payment on term loan(5,157)(5,154)
Dividend payments to stockholdersDividend payments to stockholders(23,351)(23,372)Dividend payments to stockholders(23,669)(23,351)
Other financing activitiesOther financing activities(5,405)(2,398)Other financing activities(8,101)(5,405)
Net cash flows (used in) from financing activities$(93,533)$142,948 
Net cash flows from (used in) financing activitiesNet cash flows from (used in) financing activities$93,446 $(93,533)

During the first nine months of fiscal year 2022,2023, we received $5.5$195.0 million in net proceeds from the issuance of debt.debt to partially fund the acquisition of MarkLogic. During the first nine months of fiscal year 2021,2022, we received $349.2$7.5 million in net proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes and paid $43.1 million to purchase capped callsdebt in connection with the convertible note offering.our amended term loan. We received $10.4$20.4 million from the exercise of stock options and the issuance of shares under our employee stock purchase plan as compared to $9.2$10.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 2021.2022. Further, we repurchased $75.5$30.0 million of our common stock under our share repurchase plan compared to $35.0$75.5 million in the same period of the prior year. We also made payments on our long-term debt of $5.2$60.2 million (including a $55.0 million repayment on the revolving line of credit) in the first nine months of fiscal year 2022 compared to $111.72023 and $5.2 million in the same period of the prior year (including a $98.5 million repayment on the revolving line of credit).in 2022. Finally, we made dividend payments of $23.4$23.7 million to our stockholders during the first nine months of both fiscal year 20222023 and 2021.

Indemnification Obligations

We include standard intellectual property indemnification provisions in our licensing agreements$23.4 million in the ordinary coursefirst nine months of business. Pursuant to our product license agreements, we will indemnify, hold harmless, and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, generally business partners or customers, in connection with certain patent, copyright or other intellectual property infringement claims by third parties with respect to our products. Other agreements with our customers provide indemnification for claims relating to property damage or personal injury resulting from the performance of services by us or our subcontractors. Historically, our costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims relating to such indemnity agreements have been insignificant. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of these indemnification provisions is immaterial.fiscal year 2022.

Liquidity Outlook

Cash from operations in fiscal year 20222023 could be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the effects of COVID-19 and othervarious risks detailed in Part II,I, Item 1A titled “Risk Factors.” While the pandemic has not negatively impacted1A. Risk Factors in our liquidity and capital resources to date, it has2022 Annual Report which have led to increased disruption and volatility in capital markets and credit markets generally whichthat could adversely affect our liquidity and capital resources in the future. However, based on our current business plan, we believe that existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under our credit facility,Credit Facility, will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements forthrough at least the foreseeable future.next twelve months. We do not contemplate a need for any foreign repatriation of the earnings which are deemed invested indefinitely outside of the U.S. Our foreseeable cash needs include our planned capital expenditures, acquisitions, debt repayments, quarterly cash dividends, share repurchases, acquisitions, lease commitments, restructuring obligations and other long-term obligations.

Legal and Other Regulatory Matters

See discussion regardingbelow in Recent Developments: MOVEit Vulnerability for a discussion of the legal and other regulatory matters in Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings.proceedings related to the MOVEit Vulnerability.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1 - Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation (Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q) for further discussion.

Recent Developments: MOVEit Vulnerability

Description of Event

As disclosed via a Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2023, on the evening of May 28, 2023 (Eastern Time), our MOVEit technical support team received an initial customer support call indicating unusual activity within their MOVEit Transfer instance. An investigative team was mobilized and, on May 30, 2023, the investigative team discovered a zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer (including our cloud-hosted version of MOVEit Transfer known as MOVEit Cloud). The investigative team determined the zero-day vulnerability (the “MOVEit Vulnerability”) could provide for unauthorized escalated privileges and access to the customer’s underlying environment in both MOVEit Transfer (the on-premise version) and MOVEit Cloud (a cloud-hosted version of MOVEit Transfer that we deploy in both (i) a public cloud format, as well as, (ii) for a small group of
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customers, in customer-dedicated cloud instances that are hosted, separate and apart from the public instances of our MOVEit Cloud platform). We promptly took down MOVEit Cloud for further investigation and notified all then-known current and former MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud customers in order to apprise them of the MOVEit Vulnerability and alert them to immediate remedial actions. In parallel, our team developed a patch for all supported versions of MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud, which was released on May 31, 2023, and allowed for the restoration of MOVEit Cloud that same day.

MOVEit Transfer is a secure file-transfer software that is installed by customers on-premise and does not have any on-going telemetry after installation that allows us to track, among other things, a customer’s product usage, deployed version, file transfer activity (including any data that is transferred by or stored within the customer’s MOVEit Transfer instance), or whether the customer has applied any security patches or bug fixes to their MOVEit Transfer instance. However, certain MOVEit Transfer customers have reported that malicious threat actors have exploited the MOVEit Vulnerability to obtain access to their environments and portions of their sensitive customer data.

Furthermore, we currently have not seen any evidence that sensitive customer data has been exfiltrated from the public MOVEit Cloud instances. For a small group of customers, we provide dedicated MOVEit Cloud instances that are hosted, for each such customer, separate and apart from the public instances of our MOVEit Cloud platform. Two of our dedicated MOVEit Cloud customers have reported that malicious threat actors have exploited the MOVEit Vulnerability to obtain access to their dedicated MOVEit Cloud environment. As of the date of the filing of this report on Form 10-Q, one such customer has confirmed that no sensitive data was compromised and the other has reported that certain personally identifiable information was exfiltrated.

Since our disclosures regarding the MOVEit Vulnerability, various third-parties have been actively scrutinizing MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud, leading to the discovery and our prompt patching of additional vulnerabilities. We are currently not aware of any evidence that these additional vulnerabilities were exploited by malicious threat actors prior to creating patches to address them and making those patches available to our MOVEit Transfer customers and applying those patches to the MOVEit Cloud environments – both the public and dedicated cloud instances.

Progress has remained fully operational at all times before and after the discovery of the MOVEit Vulnerability and, as of the time of the filing of this report on Form 10-Q, has not uncovered evidence of unauthorized activity in Progress' corporate environment or impact to products beyond MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud related to this attack. MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud represented less than 4% in aggregate of the Company’s revenue for the nine months ended August 31, 2023.

Progress engaged outside cybersecurity experts and other incident response professionals to conduct a forensic investigation and assess the extent and scope of the MOVEit Vulnerability. The Company (i) has and is continuing to implement a series of additional security and related measures aimed at addressing the MOVEit Vulnerability and subsequently discovered vulnerabilities and further strengthening the overall security of our MOVEit applications, (ii) has engaged outside legal counsel to conduct a thorough independent investigation of the MOVEit Vulnerability, and (iii) has engaged with federal law enforcement and other federal agencies with respect to the MOVEit Vulnerability. As our fact-gathering investigation and litigation response continues, we will continue to assess the potential impact of the MOVEit Vulnerability on our business, operations, and financial results.

Expenses Incurred and Amounts Accrued

For the three and nine months ended August 31, 2023, we incurred $1.0 million of costs related to the MOVEit Vulnerability. Costs are provided net of received and expected insurance recoveries of approximately $1.9 million, which was recognized during the third quarter of fiscal year 2023. The timing of recognizing insurance recoveries may differ from the timing of recognizing the associated expenses.

Future Costs

We expect to incur investigation, legal and professional services expenses associated with the MOVEit Vulnerability in future periods. We will recognize these expenses as services are received, net of received and expected insurance recoveries. Our financial liability arising from any of the foregoing will depend on many factors, including limitations contained within our customer contracts, the amount of private litigation, and the number and extent of formal government investigations into the matter, therefore it is not possible at this time to estimate the quantitative impact of any such liability with any reasonable degree of certainty.

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Insurance Coverage

During the period when the November 2022 cyber incident and the MOVEit Vulnerability occurred, we maintained $15.0 million of cybersecurity insurance coverage, which is expected to reduce our exposure to expenses and liabilities arising from these events. As of August 31, 2023, we have recorded approximately $4.9 million in insurance recoveries, of which, $3.0 million was related to the November 2022 cyber incident and $1.9 million was related to the MOVEit Vulnerability, providing us with $10.1 million of additional cybersecurity insurance coverage (which is subject to a $0.5 million retention per claim). We will pursue recoveries to the maximum extent available under our insurance policies.

Future Capital Investments

In addition, we may accelerate or make additional investments in our information technology systems, but we are unable to estimate such investments because the nature and scope has not yet been determined. We currently do not expect such amounts to be material to any fiscal period.

Effect on Sales and Customer Loyalty

The MOVEit Vulnerability may adversely affect our future performance and financial results. Customer confidence in Progress may also be impacted by the MOVEit Vulnerability. Through our response speed and transparent communications, we are committed to, and actively engaged in, activities to restore any loss in customer confidence. However, we currently cannot predict the length or extent of any ongoing impact to sales.

Litigation and Governmental Investigations

As of the date of the filing of this report on Form 10-Q, (i) we have received formal letters from 23 customers and others that claim to have been impacted by the MOVEit Vulnerability, some of which have indicated that they intend to seek indemnification from us related to the MOVEit Vulnerability, (ii) we have received a letter from an insurer providing notice of a subrogation claim (where the insurer is seeking recovery for all expenses incurred in connection with the MOVEit Vulnerability), and (iii) we are party to 58 class action lawsuits filed by individuals who claim to have been impacted by exfiltration of data from the environments of our MOVEit Transfer customers (on October 4, 2023, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued an order consolidating litigation relating to the MOVEit Vulnerability where we are a party in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts).

We have also been cooperating with several inquiries from domestic and foreign data privacy regulators, inquiries from several state attorneys general, as well as formal investigations from: (i) a U.S. federal law enforcement agency (as of the date of the filing of this report, the law enforcement investigation that we are cooperating with is not an enforcement action or formal governmental investigation of which we have been told that we are a target), and (ii) the SEC (as further described hereafter). On October 2, 2023, Progress received a subpoena from the SEC seeking various documents and information relating to the MOVEit Vulnerability. As described in the cover letter accompanying the subpoena, at this stage, the SEC investigation is a fact-finding inquiry, the investigation does not mean that Progress or anyone else has violated federal securities laws, and the investigation does not mean that the SEC has a negative opinion of any person, entity, or security. Progress intends to cooperate fully with the SEC in its investigation.

Such claims and investigations may have an adverse effect on how we operate our business and our results of operations, and in the future, we may be subject to additional governmental or regulatory investigations, as well as additional litigation or indemnification claims. While a loss from these matters is possible, we cannot reasonably estimate a range of possible losses at this time, particularly while the foregoing matters are pending and our fact-gathering investigation into the matter is ongoing. Furthermore, with respect to the litigation, the proceedings remain in the early stages, alleged damages have not been specified, there is uncertainty as to the likelihood of a class or classes being certified or the ultimate size of any class if certified, and there are significant factual and legal issues to be resolved. Also, each of the governmental inquiries and investigations mentioned above could result in adverse judgements, settlements, fines, penalties, or other resolutions, the amount, scope and timing of which could be material, but which we are currently unable to predict. As such, we have not recorded a loss contingency liability for litigation, claims and governmental investigations in the second quarter. See Note 15 to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1, Financial Statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

During the third quarterfirst nine months of fiscal year 2022,2023, with the exception of drawing down (and subsequent repayments) on our revolving line of credit as described in Note 7, there were no significant changes to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk. Please refer to Part II, Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included in our 2021 10-K,2022 Annual Report, for a more complete discussion of the market risks we encounter.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Our management maintains disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”"Exchange Act") that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Exchange Act was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the requisite time periods and that such information was accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

The Company acquired MarkLogic on February 7, 2023. Management excluded MarkLogic from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls as of August 31, 2023. MarkLogic represented, in aggregate, approximately 15% of the Company’s total consolidated assets (excluding goodwill and intangibles) and approximately 12% of total consolidated revenues, as of and for the three months ended August 31, 2023.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated our “internal control over financial reporting” as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) to determine whether any changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 2022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, thereThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended August 31, 20222023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are subject to variousPlease see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part I, Item 2 – Recent Developments: MOVEit Vulnerability for a discussion of legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, which arise inrelated to the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management currently does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.MOVEit Vulnerability.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves certain risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. In addition to the informationupdated risk factors provided in this report,below, please refer to Part II,I, Item 1A: 1A. Risk Factors in our Quarterly2022 Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2022 for a more complete discussion regarding certain factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.

Our realignment initiatives may disrupt our operations and we may not achieve the expected benefits from our efforts.

As described in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part I, Item 2 above, we are workingIf our products contain software defects or security flaws, it could harm our revenues by causing us to realign our go-to-market, product, and operational teams, as well as the increased centralization of additional shared services and functions across our company. Such realignment initiatives may be complexlose customers and could resultincrease our liabilities by exposing us to costly governmental investigations or litigation. For example, the exploitation of the zero-day MOVEit Vulnerability in significant costsMay 2023 has resulted in government inquiries, two formal government investigations, and expenses, which could negatively impactprivate litigation. Our products, despite extensive testing and quality control, may, and at times do, contain defects, vulnerabilities or security flaws. In the ordinary course of business, we may need to issue corrective releases of our reputation, financial condition, operating resultssoftware products to fix any defects, vulnerabilities, or security flaws. Depending upon the severity of any such matters, the detection and shareholder value. Therecorrection of such matters can be no assurance thattime consuming and costly. If any such issues are exploited by malicious threat actors, we can accomplish or implement all of the desired initiatives, or that the activities under those initiatives will result in the desired synergies or efficiencies. Furthermore, management has dedicated, and will continuecould experience, among other things, material adverse impact to dedicate, significant time and effortour revenues due to implementing such realignment initiatives. These efforts may divert management’s focus and resources from our core business, other corporate initiatives, or strategic opportunities. We may also experience a loss of continuity, loss of accumulated knowledge,customers and increased liabilities due to costly governmental investigations or inefficiency during transitional periods. Additionally, efforts related tolitigation. In addition, any such matters could affect the implementation of these initiatives could yield unintended consequences (e.g., adversely affecting our ability to execute on merger and acquisition objectives, confusion or distraction of our management and employees, reduced employee morale and retention, delayingproducts to work with hardware or other software products, delay the development and introductionor release of new products and technologies)or new versions of products (due to a reallocation of our internal resources), which may negatively affect our business, sales, financial condition and results of operations.

Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have had, and could continue to have, an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar have, and could continue to,and/or adversely affect our results of operations and financial position. In recent periods, as the value of the U.S. dollar has strengthened in comparison to certain foreign currencies (particularly in EMEA), our reported international revenue has been reduced because foreign currencies translate into fewer U.S. dollars. As approximately one-thirdmarket acceptance of our revenue is denominated in foreign currencies, these exchange rate fluctuations have impacted, and we expect will continue to impact, our revenue results. Please see Management’s Discussion and Analysisproducts, all of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in Part I, Item 2 for additional information. We seek to reduce our exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates by entering into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge certain actual and forecasted transactions of selected currencies (mainly in Europe, Brazil, India and Australia). Our currency hedging transactions may not be effective in reducing the adverse impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Further, as geopolitical volatility around the world increases, there is increasing risk of the imposition of exchange or price controls, or other restrictions on the conversion of foreign currencies, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.operating results and cash flows. For example, we recently released patches for vulnerabilities affecting WS_FTP, one of our file-transfer products that is deployed on-premise in our customers’ environments. Notwithstanding our efforts to promptly patch such vulnerabilities and encourage customers to deploy the patch as quickly as possible, we do not have telemetry into our WS_FTP customers’ environments or control over their patching activity, and there have been reports of exploitation of these vulnerabilities following the release of our security patches. We continue to monitor the situation and assess the potential impact of the WS_FTP vulnerabilities on our business, operations, and financial results. As of August 31, 2023, WS_FTP accounted for less than 1% of our annual gross revenue.

As disclosed via a Form 8-K filed on June 5, 2023, on the evening of May 28, 2023 (Eastern Time), our MOVEit technical support team received an initial customer support call indicating unusual activity within their MOVEit Transfer instance. An investigative team was mobilized and, on May 30, 2023, the investigative team discovered a zero-day vulnerability in MOVEit Transfer (including our cloud-hosted version of MOVEit Transfer known as MOVEit Cloud). The investigative team determined the zero-day vulnerability (the “MOVEit Vulnerability”) could provide for unauthorized escalated privileges and access to the customer’s underlying environment in both MOVEit Transfer (the on-premise version) and MOVEit Cloud (a cloud-hosted version of MOVEit Transfer that we deploy in both (i) a public cloud format, as well as (ii) for a small group of customers, in customer-dedicated cloud instances that are hosted, separate and apart from the public instances of our MOVEit Cloud platform). We promptly took down MOVEit Cloud for further investigation and notified all then-known current and former MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud customers in order to apprise them of the MOVEit Vulnerability and alert them to immediate remedial actions. In parallel, our team developed a patch for all supported versions of MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud, which was released on May 31, 2023, and allowed for the restoration of MOVEit Cloud that same day.

MOVEit Transfer is a secure file-transfer software that is installed by customers on-premise and does not have any on-going telemetry after installation that allows us to track, among other things, a customer’s product usage, deployed version, file transfer activity (including any data that is transferred by or stored within the customer’s MOVEit Transfer instance), or whether the customer has applied any security patches or bug fixes to their MOVEit Transfer instance. However, certain MOVEit Transfer customers have reported that malicious threat actors have exploited the MOVEit Vulnerability to obtain access to their environments and portions of their sensitive customer data.

We currently have not seen any evidence that sensitive customer data has been exfiltrated from the public MOVEit Cloud instances. For a small group of customers, we provide dedicated MOVEit Cloud instances that are currently operating in a periodhosted, for each such customer, separate and apart from the public instances of economic uncertaintyour MOVEit Cloud platform. Two of our dedicated MOVEit Cloud customers have reported that malicious threat actors have exploited the MOVEit Vulnerability to obtain access to their dedicated MOVEit Cloud environment. As of the date of the filing of this report on Form 10-Q, one such customer has confirmed that no sensitive data was compromised and capital markets disruption due to various geopolitical and macro-economic factors, which may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.the other has reported that certain personally identifiable information was exfiltrated.

U.S. and global markets are continuing to experience volatility and disruption following the escalation of geopolitical tensions in February 2022 with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The ongoing military conflict in Ukraine is highly unpredictable and has already led to market disruptions, including volatile capital markets, higher interest rates and debt capital costs, diminished liquidity and credit availability, declines in consumer confidence and discretionary spending, as well as supply chain disruptions and increases in costs of certain raw materials and transportation, which have in turn contributed to global inflationary pressures. These and related actions, responses, and consequences may contribute to world-wide economic downturns. In addition, prolonged unrest, military activities, or broad-based sanctions could have a material adverse effect on our operations and business outlook. Given our meaningful reliance on revenue generated outside of North America (which
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constituted 40%These events have led to several inquiries from domestic and foreign data privacy regulators; inquiries from several state attorneys general; formal investigations from: (i) a U.S. federal law enforcement agency (as of the date of the filing of this report, the law enforcement investigation that we are cooperating with is not an enforcement action or formal governmental investigation of which we have been told that we are a target), and (ii) the SEC (as further described hereafter); and private litigation; all of which could have adverse impacts on our business and operations and the results thereof. More specifically, as of the date of the filing of this report on Form 10-Q, (i) we have received formal letters from 23 customers and others that claim to have been impacted by the MOVEit Vulnerability, some of which have indicated that they intend to seek indemnification from us related to the MOVEit Vulnerability, (ii) we have received a letter from an insurer providing notice of a subrogation claim (where the insurer is seeking recovery for all expenses incurred in connection with the MOVEit Vulnerability), and (iii) we are party to 58 class action lawsuits filed by individuals who claim to have been impacted by exfiltration of data from the environments of our total revenueMOVEit Transfer customers (on October 4, 2023, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued an order consolidating litigation relating to the MOVEit Vulnerability where we are a party in fiscal 2021)the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts).

On October 2, 2023, Progress received a subpoena from the SEC seeking various documents and information relating to the MOVEit Vulnerability. As described in the cover letter accompanying the subpoena, at this stage, the SEC investigation is a fact-finding inquiry, the investigation does not mean that Progress or anyone else has violated federal securities laws, and the investigation does not mean that the SEC has a negative opinion of any person, entity, or security. Progress intends to cooperate fully with the SEC in its investigation.

Such claims and investigations may have an adverse effect on how we operate our business and our reliance on revenue generatedresults of operations, and in EMEA (which constituted 32%the future, we may be subject to additional governmental or regulatory investigations, as well as additional litigation or indemnification claims. Following the discovery of the MOVEit Vulnerability and the various remedial actions described here, we have discovered and patched additional vulnerabilities within the MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud platforms. While we are currently not aware of any evidence that these additional vulnerabilities were exploited by malicious threat actors, we cannot guarantee that we have or will uncover and/or address all vulnerabilities within the MOVEit platform or any of our total revenueother products prior to exploitation by threat actors.

Our financial liability arising from any of the foregoing will depend on many factors, including the extent to which governmental entities investigate the matter and limitations contained within our customer contracts; therefore, we are unable at this time to estimate the quantitative impact of any such liability with any reasonable degree of certainty. As our fact-gathering investigation and litigation response continues, we will continue to assess the potential impact of the MOVEit Vulnerability on our business, operations, and financial results. Also, each of the governmental inquiries and investigations mentioned above could result in fiscal 2021), disruptionadverse judgements, settlements, fines, penalties, or other resolutions, the amount, scope and timing of commercial activitieswhich could be material, but which we are currently unable to predict.

Our customers and partners may seek refunds, delay implementation timelines, delay payment, fail to pay us in these regionsaccordance with the terms of their agreements, or terminate use of our products, all of which can have an adverse effect on us.If customers or partners seek refunds, delay implementation of our products, delay payment, fail to pay us under the terms of our agreements, or terminate use of our products, we may materiallybe adversely affected both from the inability to collect amounts due and the cost of enforcing the terms of our contracts (including litigation related thereto). For example, as of the date of the filing of this report on Form 10-Q, 23 customers and others that claim to have been impacted by the MOVEit Vulnerability have indicated that they intend to seek indemnification from us related to the MOVEit Vulnerability and it is possible that, in connection therewith, they may delay payment under the terms of their contracts. Other MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud customers have sought refunds or delayed implementation timelines. As the scope of the impact of the MOVEit Vulnerability becomes more clear, additional customers may attempt to seek refunds, delay product implementation, withhold payments, or cease using the MOVEit product line entirely.

In addition, in the ordinary course of business, some of our customers and partners may seek bankruptcy protection or other similar relief and fail to pay amounts due to us, or pay those amounts more slowly, either of which could adversely affect our operating results, financial conditionposition and cash flow.

Our business could be damaged, and we could be subject to liability, in the event of any unauthorized access to our data or our customers’ data, including through privacy and data security breaches, such as or in addition to the MOVEit Vulnerability. The use of certain of our products, including MOVEit Cloud, involves the transmission or storage of third-party data in our environment, some of which may be considered personally identifiable, confidential, or sensitive. In the ordinary course of business, we face security threats from malicious threat actors that could obtain unauthorized access to our systems, infrastructure, products, and networks. We anticipate that these threats will continue to grow in scope and complexity over time.

For example, once we discovered the MOVEit Vulnerability on May 30, 2023, we (i) promptly took down MOVEit Cloud for investigation, and (ii) notified all then-known current and former MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud customers in order to apprise them of the MOVEit Vulnerability and alert them to immediate remedial actions. In parallel, our team developed a
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patch for all supported versions of MOVEit Transfer and MOVEit Cloud, which was released on May 31, 2023 and allowed for the restoration of MOVEit Cloud that same day. While we believe that our actions have, and will continue to, reduce the likelihood of similar vulnerabilities occurring in the future in our MOVEit product line, malicious threat actors might use techniques to exploit other zero-day vulnerabilities or use other means that we are unable to defend against, in order to compromise and infiltrate our systems, infrastructure, networks, and products, including, but not limited to, MOVEit or other products. In addition, MOVEit Transfer is a secure file-transfer software that is installed by customers on-premise and does not have any on-going telemetry after installation that allows us to track, among other things, a customer’s product usage, deployed version, file transfer activity (including any data that is transferred by or stored within the customer’s MOVEit Transfer instance), or whether the customer has applied any security patches or bug fixes to their MOVEit Transfer instance.

While we devote a significant amount of resources to cyber security related matters in the operation of our business, we may fail to detect the existence of a breach and be unable to prevent unauthorized access to user and company content across our systems, infrastructure, products, and networks. The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and are often not recognized until launched against a target. They may originate from less regulated or remote areas around the world, or from state-sponsored actors. If our security measures are breached, we may suffer reputational damage, our products may be perceived as insecure, and we may lose existing customers, or fail to attract and retain new customers.

In addition to internal resources, we frequently rely on third parties when deploying our cybersecurity related infrastructure, and in doing so, may be exposed to security risks outside of our direct control. In connection therewith, we rely on outside vendors and contractors to perform certain services necessary for the operation and testing of certain of our products, and they may fail to adequately secure our platform or discover vulnerabilities in our products.

While we have implemented security procedures and controls aimed at addressing these threats and patching vulnerabilities, our security measures could be compromised and our attempts to implement security measures and patch vulnerabilities could prove to be inadequate or could fail. Any such failure could result in significant legal and financial exposure, increased costs to defend litigation, indemnity and other contractual obligations, government fines and penalties, damage to our reputation and our brand, and a loss of confidence in the security of our products and services that could potentially have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations. Russia’s invasionIn addition, our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all costs related to cybersecurity incidents or the exploitation of Ukraine has also elevatedvulnerabilities as well as the risk of cyber-attacks on U.S.disruptions and global companies, and anyliabilities resulting from such cyber-attack could similarly impact or disrupt our commercial activities. Although we cannot predict what the impacts may be, our global operations and reliance on interconnected technology increase the risk to our operations. The extent and duration of the conflict in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict but could be substantial. Any such disruptions may also magnify the impact of other risks described herein and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2022.events.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Items 2(a) and 2(b) are not applicable.

(c) Stock Repurchases

Information related to the repurchases of our common stock by month in the third quarter of fiscal year 20222023 is as follows (in thousands, except per share and share data):
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1)
June 2022100 $44.99 100 $103,523 
July 2022541,888 44.36 541,888 79,476 
August 2022— — — 79,476 
Total541,988 $44.36 541,988 $79,476 
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(1)
June 2023— $— — $197,959 
July 2023— — — 197,959 
August 2023— — — 197,959 
Total— $— — $197,959 

(1)InOn January 2020,10, 2023, our Board of Directors increased the total share repurchase authorization from $75.0by 150.0 million, to $250.0an aggregate authorization of $228.0 million. As of August 31, 2022,2023, there was $79.5$198.0 million remaining under this authorization.

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Item 5. Other Information

(c) Insider Adoption or Termination of Trading Arrangements

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2023, none of our directors or officers informed us of the adoption or termination of a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Regulation S-K, Item 408, except as described in the table below:

Name and Title
Character of Trading Arrangement1
Date Adopted
Duration2
Aggregate Number of
Shares of Common
Stock to be Sold Pursuant to Trading Arrangement
Yogesh Gupta,
President and CEO
Rule 10b5-1
Trading Arrangement
August 11, 2023October 15, 2024
Up to 153,8363
Domenic LoCoco,
SVP, Chief Accounting Officer
Rule 10b5-1
Trading Arrangement
August 9, 2023December 1, 2024
16,3184
Ian Pitt,
EVP & Chief Information Officer
Rule 10b5-1
Trading Arrangement
August 18, 2023August 30, 2024
Up to 11,1195
Sundar Subramanian,
EVP & GM, Infrastructure Management
Rule 10b5-1
Trading Arrangement
August 9, 2023November 15, 202422,189

1. Except as indicated by footnote, each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), as amended (the “Rule”).

2. Except as indicated by footnote, each trading arrangement permits transactions through and including the earlier to occur of (a) the completion of all sales or (b) the date listed in the table. Each trading arrangement marked as a “Rule 10b5-1 Trading Arrangement” only permits transactions upon expiration of the applicable mandatory cooling-off period under the Rule.

3. Includes: (i) 48,202 shares of our common stock; and (ii) all common stock, net of shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations, to be issued upon the anticipated vesting of a maximum of 105,634 Performance Stock Units ("PSUs").

4. Includes: (i) 1,036 shares of our common stock; and (ii) 15,282 employee stock options expected to be exercised via same-day sale.

5. Includes: (i) 3,806 shares of our common stock; (ii) 50% of the common stock, net of shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations, to be issued upon the anticipated vesting of a maximum of 9,770 PSUs; (iii) 584 shares of common stock expected to be purchased under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan; and (iv) all common stock, net of shares withheld to cover tax withholding obligations, to be issued upon the anticipated vesting of 1,844 restricted stock units.
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Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
 
Exhibit No.Description
31.1*
31.2*
32.1**
101*The following materials from Progress Software Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended August 31, 2022,2023, formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 20222023 and November 30, 2021;2022; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and 2021;2022; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and 2021;2022; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three and nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and 2021;2022; (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months ended August 31, 20222023 and 2021;2022; and (vi) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
 
*Filed herewith
**Furnished herewith


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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.

PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
Dated:October 6, 202210, 2023 /s/ YOGESH K. GUPTA
 Yogesh K. Gupta
 President and Chief Executive Officer
 (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated:October 6, 202210, 2023 /s/ ANTHONY FOLGER
 Anthony Folger
 Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial Officer)
Dated:October 6, 202210, 2023/s/ DOMENIC LOCOCO
Domenic LoCoco
Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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