UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2023
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: 1-34522
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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware74-2415696
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
405 Colorado Street, Suite 1800, Austin, Texas78701
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
512-437-2700
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
None
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, 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 valueASURThe Nasdaq Capital Market
Series A Junior Participating Preferred Share Purchase RightsN/A

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. 
YesNo
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). 
YesNo
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 filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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).
YesNo
As of May 5,August 4, 2023, 20,623,01020,919,695 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding.


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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$21,438 $17,010 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,027 and $3,248 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
14,762 12,123 
Inventory218 251 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets5,075 10,304 
Total current assets before funds held for clients41,493 39,688 
Funds held for clients223,465 203,588 
Total current assets264,958 243,276 
Property and equipment, net11,944 11,439 
Goodwill86,011 86,011 
Intangible assets, net63,024 66,594 
Operating lease assets, net6,531 7,065 
Other assets, net6,376 5,523 
Total assets$438,844 $419,908 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of notes payable$5,418 $4,106 
Accounts payable1,744 2,194 
Accrued compensation and benefits4,391 5,791 
Operating lease liabilities, current1,671 1,860 
Other accrued liabilities5,013 3,728 
Contingent purchase consideration2,886 2,955 
Deferred revenue4,182 8,461 
Total current liabilities before client fund obligations25,305 29,095 
Client fund obligations225,462 206,088 
Total current liabilities250,767 235,183 
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred revenue728 788 
Deferred tax liability1,430 1,503 
Notes payable, net of current portion30,478 30,795 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent6,098 6,459 
Other liabilities132 114 
Total long-term liabilities38,866 39,659 
Total liabilities289,633 274,842 
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,500 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 44,000 shares authorized; 21,003 and 20,628 shares issued, 20,619 and 20,244 shares outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively210 206 
Treasury stock at cost, 384 shares at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022(5,017)(5,017)
Additional paid-in capital436,907 433,586 
Accumulated deficit(280,887)(281,226)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,002)(2,483)
Total stockholders’ equity149,211 145,066 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$438,844 $419,908 
(Unaudited)
June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$21,613 $17,010 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,863 and $3,248 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
16,629 12,123 
Inventory134 251 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,960 10,304 
Total current assets before funds held for clients42,336 39,688 
Funds held for clients186,517 203,588 
Total current assets228,853 243,276 
Property and equipment, net12,588 11,439 
Goodwill86,011 86,011 
Intangible assets, net60,635 66,594 
Operating lease assets, net5,898 7,065 
Other assets, net7,033 5,523 
Total assets$401,018 $419,908 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of notes payable$6,557 $4,106 
Accounts payable1,365 2,194 
Accrued compensation and benefits4,826 5,791 
Operating lease liabilities, current1,525 1,860 
Other accrued liabilities6,542 3,728 
Contingent purchase consideration2,299 2,955 
Deferred revenue3,293 8,461 
Total current liabilities before client fund obligations26,407 29,095 
Client fund obligations188,863 206,088 
Total current liabilities215,270 235,183 
Long-term liabilities:
Deferred revenue1,334 788 
Deferred tax liability1,589 1,503 
Notes payable, net of current portion30,226 30,795 
Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent5,631 6,459 
Other liabilities154 114 
Total long-term liabilities38,934 39,659 
Total liabilities254,204 274,842 
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 1,500 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 44,000 shares authorized; 21,089 and 20,628 shares issued, 20,705 and 20,244 shares outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
211 206 
Treasury stock at cost, 384 shares at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022(5,017)(5,017)
Additional paid-in capital438,767 433,586 
Accumulated deficit(284,652)(281,226)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,495)(2,483)
Total stockholders’ equity146,814 145,066 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$401,018 $419,908 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)LOSS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
(unaudited)
Revenue:
Recurring$27,956 $23,004 
Professional services, hardware and other5,108 1,329 
Total revenue33,064 24,333 
Cost of Sales8,664 8,869 
Gross profit24,400 15,464 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing7,200 4,897 
General and administrative9,956 7,485 
Research and development1,979 1,821 
Amortization of intangible assets3,302 3,432 
Total operating expenses22,437 17,635 
Income (loss) from operations1,963 (2,171)
Interest expense, net(1,944)(820)
Other income, net83 
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes102 (2,987)
Income tax (benefit) expense(237)30 
Net income (loss)339 (3,017)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Unrealized income (loss) on marketable securities481 (1,063)
Comprehensive income (loss)$820 $(4,080)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
Basic$0.02 $(0.15)
Diluted$0.02 $(0.15)
Weighted average basic and diluted shares
Basic20,347 20,041 
Diluted21,041 20,041 
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2023202220232022
Revenue:
Recurring$22,960 $19,014 $50,916 $42,018 
Professional services, hardware and other7,460 1,286 12,568 2,615 
Total revenue30,420 20,300 63,484 44,633 
Cost of Sales8,402 8,039 17,066 16,908 
Gross profit22,018 12,261 46,418 27,725 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing8,515 4,589 15,715 9,486 
General and administrative10,336 8,696 20,292 16,181 
Research and development1,325 1,472 3,304 3,293 
Amortization of intangible assets3,294 3,352 6,596 6,784 
Total operating expenses23,470 18,109 45,907 35,744 
(Loss) income from operations(1,452)(5,848)511 (8,019)
Interest expense, net(1,593)(1,085)(3,538)(1,901)
Other (expense) income, net(93)1,147 (9)1,147 
Loss from operations before income taxes(3,138)(5,786)(3,036)(8,773)
Income tax expense627 74 390 104 
Net loss(3,765)(5,860)(3,426)(8,877)
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on marketable securities(493)(496)(12)(1,559)
Comprehensive loss$(4,258)$(6,356)$(3,438)$(10,436)
Basic and diluted loss per share
Basic$(0.18)$(0.29)$(0.17)$(0.44)
Diluted$(0.18)$(0.29)$(0.17)$(0.44)
Weighted average basic and diluted shares
Basic20,651 20,106 20,500 20,067 
Diluted20,651 20,106 20,500 20,067 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)(Unaudited)
Common Stock OutstandingCommon Stock AmountTreasury StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitOther Comprehensive (Income) LossTotal Stockholders’ EquityCommon Stock OutstandingCommon Stock AmountTreasury StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitOther Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 2022Balance at December 31, 202220,244 $206 $(5,017)$433,586 $(281,226)$(2,483)$145,066 Balance at December 31, 202220,244 $206 $(5,017)$433,586 $(281,226)$(2,483)$145,066 
Stock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock unitsStock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock units375 — 1,984 — — 1,988 Stock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock units375 — 1,984 — — 1,988 
Share based compensationShare based compensation— — — 1,337 — — 1,337 Share based compensation— — — 1,337 — — 1,337 
Net incomeNet income— — — — 339 — 339 Net income— — — — 339 — 339 
Other comprehensive incomeOther comprehensive income— — — — — 481 481 Other comprehensive income— — — — — 481 481 
Balance at March 31, 2023Balance at March 31, 202320,619 $210 $(5,017)$436,907 $(280,887)$(2,002)$149,211 Balance at March 31, 202320,619 $210 $(5,017)$436,907 $(280,887)$(2,002)$149,211 
Stock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock unitsStock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock units40 — — 42 — — 42 
Stock issued, ESPPStock issued, ESPP46 — 236 — — 237 
Share based compensationShare based compensation— — — 1,582 — — 1,582 
Net lossNet loss— — — — (3,765)— (3,765)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — — (493)(493)
Balance at June 30, 2023Balance at June 30, 202320,705 $211 $(5,017)$438,767 $(284,652)$(2,495)$146,814 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


Common Stock OutstandingCommon Stock AmountTreasury StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitOther Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 202120,028 $204 $(5,017)$429,912 $(266,760)$(99)$158,240 
Stock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock units43 — — — — 
Share based compensation— — — 729 — — 729 
Net loss— — — — (3,017)— (3,017)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (1,063)(1,063)
Balance at March 31, 202220,071 $205 $(5,017)$430,641 $(269,777)$(1,162)$154,890 















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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Common Stock OutstandingCommon Stock AmountTreasury StockAdditional Paid-in CapitalAccumulated DeficitOther Comprehensive LossTotal Stockholders’ Equity
Balance at December 31, 202120,028 $204 $(5,017)$429,912 $(266,760)$(99)$158,240 
Stock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock units43 — — — — 
Share based compensation— — — 729 — — 729 
Net loss— — — — (3,017)— (3,017)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (1,063)(1,063)
Balance at March 31, 202220,071 $205 $(5,017)$430,641 $(269,777)$(1,162)$154,890 
Stock issued upon option exercise and vesting of restricted stock units33 — — — — — — 
Stock issued, ESPP38 — — 192 — — 192 
Share based compensation— — — 814 — — 814 
Net loss— — — — (5,860)— (5,860)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — — (496)(496)
Balance at June 30, 202220,142 $205 $(5,017)$431,647 $(275,637)$(1,658)$149,540 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$339 $(3,017)
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization4,789 4,754 
Amortization of operating lease assets307 430 
Amortization of debt financing costs and discount169 164 
Non-cash interest expense982 — 
Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on available-for-sale securities(14)118 
Provision for doubtful accounts652 (48)
Provision for deferred income taxes(73)22 
Net realized losses on sales of available-for-sale securities(453)(203)
Share-based compensation1,337 729 
Loss on disposals of long-term assets160 
Change in fair value of contingent purchase consideration(69)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(3,290)(1,252)
Inventory33 (40)
Prepaid expenses and other assets4,850 2,756 
Operating lease right-of-use assets— 
Accounts payable(450)1,072 
Accrued expenses and other long-term obligations(123)(345)
Operating lease liabilities(219)(476)
Deferred revenue(4,339)(2,137)
Net cash provided by operating activities4,588 2,530 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of intangible asset— (1,970)
Purchases of property and equipment(726)(55)
Software capitalization costs(1,158)(691)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(10,189)(4,504)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities5,426 501 
Net cash used in investing activities(6,647)(6,719)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of notes payable(232)— 
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock1,988 — 
Net change in client fund obligations19,372 21,296 
Net cash provided by financing activities21,128 21,296 
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents19,069 17,107 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of period164,042 198,743 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, end of period$183,111 $215,850 
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(3,426)$(8,877)
Adjustments to reconcile loss to net cash provided by operations:
Depreciation and amortization9,675 9,363 
Amortization of operating lease assets775 868 
Amortization of debt financing costs and discount355 345 
Non-cash interest expense1,431 — 
Net amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts on available-for-sale securities(31)205 
Provision for doubtful accounts1,873 198 
Provision for deferred income taxes86 75 
Gain on extinguishment of debt— (180)
Net realized losses on sales of available-for-sale securities(1,024)(406)
Share-based compensation2,919 1,544 
Loss on disposals of long-term assets92 
Change in fair value of contingent purchase consideration(69)(955)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(6,379)(627)
Inventory118 (51)
Prepaid expenses and other assets4,520 3,890 
Operating lease right-of-use assets189 (997)
Accounts payable(830)280 
Accrued expenses and other long-term obligations928 2,099 
Operating lease liabilities(485)85 
Deferred revenue(4,621)621 
Net cash provided by operating activities6,096 7,481 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of intangible asset— (2,039)
Purchases of property and equipment(1,020)(306)
Software capitalization costs(3,301)(1,805)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(18,885)(19,870)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities5,940 2,450 
Net cash used in investing activities(17,266)(21,570)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments of notes payable(643)— 
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock2,266 192 
Net change in client fund obligations(17,225)(32,716)
Net cash used in financing activities(15,602)(32,524)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents(26,772)(46,613)
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, beginning of period164,042 198,743 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents, end of period$137,270 $152,130 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022Six Months Ended June 30,
(unaudited)20232022
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents to the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsReconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents to the Condensed Consolidated Balance SheetsReconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents to the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$21,438 $12,054 Cash and cash equivalents$21,613 $14,594 
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in funds held for clientsRestricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in funds held for clients161,673 203,796 Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in funds held for clients115,657 137,536 
Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalentsTotal cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents$183,111 $215,850 Total cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents$137,270 $152,130 
Supplemental information:Supplemental information:Supplemental information:
Cash paid for interestCash paid for interest$1,038 $684 Cash paid for interest$2,119 $1,435 
Cash paid (refunded) for income taxes$82 $(14)
Cash paid for income taxesCash paid for income taxes$466 $175 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Acquisition of intangible assetsAcquisition of intangible assets$954 $— 
Notes payable issued for acquisitionsNotes payable issued for acquisitions$— $411 Notes payable issued for acquisitions$— $411 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data unless otherwise noted)

NOTE 1 - THE COMPANY AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Asure Software, Inc., (“Asure”, the “Company”, “we” and “our”), a Delaware corporation, is a provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (“HCM”) software solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) for small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”). We offer human resources (“HR”) tools necessary to build a thriving workforce, provide the resources to stay compliant with dynamic federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions and their respective labor laws, freeing cash flows so SMBs can spend their financial capital on growing their businesses rather than administrative overhead that can impede growth. Our solutions also provide new ways for employers to connect with and to differentiate themselves with their employees in order to enhance their relationships with their talent. Asure’s HCM suite (“Asure HCM”) includes Payroll & Tax solutions, HR compliance and services, Time & Attendance software and data integrations that enable employers and their employees to enhance efficiencies and take advantage of value-added solutions, which we refer to as AsureMarketplace™. AsureMarketplace™ automates interactions between our HCM systems with third-party providers to enhance efficiency, improve accuracy and to extend the range of services offered to employers and their employees. The Company’s approach to HR compliance services incorporates artificial intelligence technology to enhance scalability and efficiency while prioritizing client interactions. We offer our services directly and indirectly through our network of Reseller Partners.

We strive to be the most trusted HCM resource to SMBs. We target less densely populated U.S. metropolitan cities where fewer of our competitors have a presence. Our solutions solve three primary challenges that prevent businesses from growing: HR complexity, allocation of human and financial capital, and the ability to build great teams. We have and will continue to invest in research and development to expand our solutions. OurOur solutions reduce the administrative burden on employers and increase employee productivity while managing the employment lifecycle. The Asure HCM suite includes five product lines: Asure Payroll & Tax, Asure Tax Management Solutions, Asure Time & Attendance, Asure HR Compliance, and AsureMarketplace™.

We develop, market, sell and support our offerings nationwide through our principal office in Austin, Texas and from our processing hubs in California, Florida, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, and Vermont.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements.

In the opinion of management, these interim financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position as of March 31,June 30, 2023, comprehensive loss and the results of operations, statements of changes in stockholders’ equity for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and March 31,June 30, 2022, and our statements of cash flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and March 31,June 30, 2022. Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements. These reclassifications had no effect on the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company.

These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto filed with the SEC in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 (our “2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K”). The Company’s results for theany interim periodsperiod are not necessarily indicative of results for a full fiscal year.


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NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

USE OF ESTIMATES

Preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve judgments. The more significant estimates made by management include the valuation allowance for the gross deferred tax assets, the determination of the fair value of its long-lived assets, and the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed during acquisitions. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions management believes reasonable under the given circumstances. These estimates could be materially different under different conditions and assumptions.

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of 90 days or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents include investments in an institutional money market fund, which invests in U.S. Treasury bills, notes and bonds, and/or repurchase agreements, backed by such obligations. Carrying value approximates fair value. Restricted cash consists of cash balances which are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had a restricted cash balance of $500 related to the collateralization of a letter of credit issued by South State Bank in connection with its money transmission licenses, which was released in the first quarter of 2023. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company had no restricted cash.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The standard became effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted ASU 2019-12 during the quarter beginning January 1, 2021, using the prospective approach except for hybrid tax regimes, which we adopted using the modified retrospective approach. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 resulted in no material impact to the Company’s financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): This update, which establishes a new approach to estimate credit losses on certain financial instruments. The update requires financial assets measured at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected. The amended guidance will also update the impairment model for available-for-sale debt securities, requiring entities to determine whether all or a portion of the unrealized loss on such securities is a credit loss. The standard became effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2022. Effective January 1, 2023, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU No. 2016-13 and determined that adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of net unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities.

NOTE 3 - BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND ASSET ACQUISITIONS

2022

Effective January 1, 2022, the Company acquired customer relationships of a payroll business for a cash payment of $1,970, which included $31 of transaction costs, and the delivery of a promissory note in the amount of $411. The acquired customer relationships are recorded as an intangible asset and are being amortized on a straight-line basis over eight years. See Note 11, Subsequent Events for information regarding payments madeIn May 2023, the Company paid the remaining balance of $422 on thisthe promissory note, occurring after March 31, 2023.consisting of $411 in principal and $11 in accrued interest. As of June 30, 2023, there are no further amounts due or owing under the subordinated promissory note.
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2021 and 2020

In September 2021, the Company acquired certain assets of two payroll businesses, which were used to provide payroll processing services. In connection with these acquisitions there are two outstanding promissory notes payable in the amounts of $2,223 and $4,080$4,667 as of March 31, 2023.June 30, 2023. One promissory note also includes contingent consideration for which we utilized a Monte Carlo simulationthe Company calculated the final value to determine the fair value of the contingent considerationbe $587 as of March 31,June 30, 2023. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, there was a measurement period adjustment to the fair value of a decrease in the contingent consideration of $69. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the fair value of theThe contingent consideration was $587, which will be added as an increase to the principal balance due on the promissory note induring the second quarter of 2023. See Note 11, Subsequent Events for information regarding an adjustment to the promissory note for additional contingent consideration occurring after March 31, 2023.

In July 2020, wethe Company acquired certain assets of a payroll tax business. The Asset Purchase Agreement set forth two subsequent purchase considerationconsideration payments, which are contingent on certain thresholds. The first contingent purchase consideration was paid in June 2021. The outstanding contingent purchase consideration of $2,299 was valued based on the trailing twelve-month revenue at October 31, 2021 and is due to bewas paid onin shares of the Company’s common stock in July 1,2023, see Note 12, Subsequent Events for information regarding final payment of the outstanding contingent purchase consideration occurring after June 30, 2023.


NOTE 4 - INVESTMENTS AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 “Fair Value Measurement” (ASC 820) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under U.S. GAAP and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy based on the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable:

Level 1:
Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2:
Quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities; and model-driven valuations whose significant inputs are observable; and
Level 3:Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

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The following table presents the fair value hierarchy for our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively (in thousands):
Total Carrying ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3Total Carrying ValueLevel 1Level 2Level 3
March 31, 2023
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Assets:Assets:    Assets:    
Funds held for clientsFunds held for clientsFunds held for clients
Money market fundsMoney market funds$6,286 $6,286 $— $— Money market funds$14 $14 $— $— 
Available-for-sale securitiesAvailable-for-sale securities61,792 — 61,792 — Available-for-sale securities70,860 — 70,860 — 
TotalTotal$68,078 $6,286 $61,792 $— Total$70,874 $14 $70,860 $— 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Contingent purchase consideration(1)
Contingent purchase consideration(1)
$2,886 $— $— $2,886 
Contingent purchase consideration(1)
$2,299 $— $— $2,299 
TotalTotal$2,886 $— $— $2,886 Total$2,299 $— $— $2,299 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Assets:Assets:Assets:
Funds held for clientsFunds held for clientsFunds held for clients
Money market fundsMoney market funds$2,829 $2,829 $— $— Money market funds$2,829 $2,829 $— $— 
Available-for-sale securitiesAvailable-for-sale securities56,556 — 56,556 — Available-for-sale securities56,556 — 56,556 — 
TotalTotal$59,385 $2,829 $56,556 $— Total$59,385 $2,829 $56,556 $— 
Liabilities:Liabilities:Liabilities:
Contingent purchase consideration(1)
Contingent purchase consideration(1)
$2,955 $— $— $2,955 
Contingent purchase consideration(1)
$2,955 $— $— $2,955 
TotalTotal$2,955 $— $— $2,955 Total$2,955 $— $— $2,955 
(1)See Note 3 — Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions for further discussion regarding the contingent purchase consideration.
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Restricted cash equivalents and investments classified as available-for-sale within funds held for clients consisted of the following (in thousands):
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains (1)
Gross
Unrealized
Losses (1)
Aggregate
Estimated
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains (1)
Gross
Unrealized
Losses (1)
Aggregate
Estimated
Fair Value
March 31, 2023
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Restricted cash equivalentsRestricted cash equivalents$6,297 $— $(11)$6,286 Restricted cash equivalents$14 $— $— $14 
Available-for-sale securities:Available-for-sale securities:Available-for-sale securities:
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit980 (2)981 Certificates of deposit976 (2)977 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities57,523 62 (1,685)55,900 Corporate debt securities67,108 11 (2,134)64,985 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds4,784 — (330)4,454 Municipal bonds4,774 — (328)4,446 
U.S. Government agency securitiesU.S. Government agency securities500 — (43)457 U.S. Government agency securities500 — (48)452 
Total available-for-sale securitiesTotal available-for-sale securities63,787 65 (2,060)61,792 Total available-for-sale securities73,358 14 (2,512)70,860 
Total(2)
Total(2)
$70,084 $65 $(2,071)$68,078 
Total(2)
$73,372 $14 $(2,512)$70,874 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Restricted cash equivalentsRestricted cash equivalents$2,829 $— $— $2,829 Restricted cash equivalents$2,829 $— $— $2,829 
Available-for-sale securities:Available-for-sale securities:Available-for-sale securities:
Certificates of depositCertificates of deposit983 (2)985 Certificates of deposit983 (2)985 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securities52,251 (2,023)50,229 Corporate debt securities52,251 (2,023)50,229 
Municipal bondsMunicipal bonds5,297 — (405)4,892 Municipal bonds5,297 — (405)4,892 
U.S. Government agency securitiesU.S. Government agency securities500 — (50)450 U.S. Government agency securities500 — (50)450 
Total available-for-sale securitiesTotal available-for-sale securities59,031 (2,480)56,556 Total available-for-sale securities59,031 (2,480)56,556 
Total(2)
Total(2)
$61,860 $$(2,480)$59,385 
Total(2)
$61,860 $$(2,480)$59,385 

(1)Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included as a component of comprehensive loss. As of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were 238 and 3 securities, respectively, in an unrealized gain position and there were 114160 and 124 securities in an unrealized loss position, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, these unrealized losses were less than $81$82 individually and $2,071$2,512 in the aggregate. As of December 31, 2022, these unrealized losses were less than $96 individually and $2,480 in the aggregate. These securities have not been in a continuous unrealized gain or loss position for more than 12 months. We do not intend to sell these investments and we do not expect to sell these investments before recovery of their amortized cost basis, which may be at maturity. We review our investments to identify and evaluate investments that indicate credit losses. Factors considered in determining whether a loss is a credit loss include the length of time and extent to which fair value has been less than the cost basis, the credit rating of the investment, and our intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value.

(2)At March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, none of these securities were classified as cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Funds held for clients represent assets that the Company has classified as restricted for use solely for the purposes of satisfying the obligations to remit funds relating to the Company’s payroll and payroll tax filing services, which are classified as client funds obligations on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Funds held for clients have been invested in the following categories (in thousands):

March 31, 2023December 31, 2022June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Restricted cash and cash equivalents held to satisfy client funds obligationsRestricted cash and cash equivalents held to satisfy client funds obligations$161,673 $147,032 Restricted cash and cash equivalents held to satisfy client funds obligations$115,657 $147,032 
Restricted short-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligationsRestricted short-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligations6,789 9,174 Restricted short-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligations9,762 9,174 
Restricted long-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligationsRestricted long-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligations55,003 47,382 Restricted long-term marketable securities held to satisfy client funds obligations61,098 47,382 
Total funds held for clientsTotal funds held for clients$223,465 $203,588 Total funds held for clients$186,517 $203,588 

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Expected maturities of available-for-sale securities as of March 31,June 30, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

One year or less$6,7899,762 
After one year through five years55,00361,098 
Total$61,79270,860 


NOTE 5 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

December 31, 2022AcquisitionsMarch 31, 2023
Goodwill$86,011 $— $86,011 
December 31, 2022AcquisitionsJune 30, 2023
Goodwill$86,011 $— $86,011 

We believe significant synergies are expected to arise from our strategic acquisitions and their assembled work forces. This factor contributed to a purchase price that was in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired and, as a result, we recorded goodwill for each acquisition. A portion of acquired goodwill will be amortizable for tax purposes. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, there has been no impairment of goodwill based on the qualitative assessments performed by the Company.

Gross Intangible AssetsMarch 31, 2023
Customer relationships$116,971 
Developed technology12,001
Reseller relationships1,344
Trade names880
Non-compete agreements1,032
$132,228 
Gross Intangible AssetsDecember 31, 2022AcquisitionsJune 30, 2023
Customer relationships$116,971 $— $116,971 
Developed technology12,001— 12,001
Reseller relationships1,3449542,298
Trade names880— 880
Non-compete agreements1,032— 1,032
$132,228 $954 $133,182 

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our intangible assets as of March 31,June 30, 2023 are as follows (in thousands, except weighted average periods):
Weighted Average
Amortization
Period
(in Years)
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
NetWeighted Average
Amortization
Period
(in Years)
GrossAccumulated
Amortization
Net
March 31, 2023
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships8.7$116,971 $(55,972)$60,999 Customer relationships8.7$116,971 $(59,235)$57,736 
Developed technologyDeveloped technology6.612,001 (10,551)1,450 Developed technology6.912,001 (10,601)1,400 
Reseller relationshipsReseller relationships6.91,344 (908)436 Reseller relationships6.52,298 (926)1,372 
Trade namesTrade names3.0880 (855)25 Trade names3.0880 (863)17 
Non-compete agreementsNon-compete agreements5.21,032 (918)114 Non-compete agreements5.21,032 (922)110 
8.4$132,228 $(69,204)$63,024  8.4$133,182 $(72,547)$60,635 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Customer relationshipsCustomer relationships8.7$116,971 $(52,700)$64,271 Customer relationships8.7$116,971 $(52,700)$64,271 
Developed technologyDeveloped technology6.612,001 (10,283)1,718 Developed technology6.612,001 (10,283)1,718 
Reseller relationshipsReseller relationships6.91,344 (889)455 Reseller relationships6.91,344 (889)455 
Trade namesTrade names3.0880 (847)33 Trade names3.0880 (847)33 
Non-compete agreementsNon-compete agreements5.21,032 (915)117 Non-compete agreements5.21,032 (915)117 
8.4$132,228 $(65,634)$66,594 8.4$132,228 $(65,634)$66,594 

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We record amortization expenses using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets, as noted above. Amortization expenses recorded in Operating Expenses were $3,302$6,596 and $3,432$6,784 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amortization expenses recorded in Cost of Sales were $268$318 and $296$593 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. There was no impairment of intangibles during the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 based on the qualitative assessment performed by the Company. However, if market, political and other conditions over which we have no control continue to affect the capital markets and our stock price declines, we may experience an impairment of our intangibles in future quarters.

The following table summarizes the future estimated amortization expense relating to our intangible assets as of March 31,June 30, 2023 (in thousands):
20232023$10,030 2023$6,765 
2024202413,338 202413,498 
2025202512,554 202512,713 
202620269,442 20269,601 
202720277,267 20277,426 
202820285,816 20285,957 
ThereafterThereafter4,577 Thereafter4,675 
$63,024  $60,635 

NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE

The following table summarizes our outstanding debt as of the dates indicated (in thousands):
MaturityCash Interest RateMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022 MaturityCash Interest RateJune 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Subordinated Notes Payable – Acquisitions(1)
Subordinated Notes Payable – Acquisitions(1)
5/1/2023 – 9/30/20262.00% - 3.00%$6,715 $6,947 
Subordinated Notes Payable – Acquisitions(1)
12/31/2022 – 9/30/20262.00% - 3.00%$6,890 $6,947 
Senior Credit FacilitySenior Credit Facility10/1/202513.75%31,664 30,607 Senior Credit Facility10/1/202514.00%32,190 30,607 
Gross Notes PayableGross Notes Payable $38,379 $37,554 Gross Notes Payable $39,080 $37,554 
(1)See Note 3 — Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions and Subordinated Notes Payable - Acquisitions section below for further discussion regarding the notes payable related to acquisitions.

The following table summarizes the debt issuance costs as of the dates indicated (in thousands):
Gross Notes PayableDebt Issuance Costs and Debt DiscountNet Notes Payable Gross Notes PayableDebt Issuance Costs and Debt DiscountNet Notes Payable
March 31, 2023
June 30, 2023June 30, 2023
Current portion of notes payableCurrent portion of notes payable$6,043 $(625)$5,418 Current portion of notes payable$7,190 $(633)$6,557 
Notes payable, net of current portionNotes payable, net of current portion32,336 (1,858)30,478 Notes payable, net of current portion31,890 (1,664)30,226 
TotalTotal$38,379 $(2,483)$35,896 Total$39,080 $(2,297)$36,783 
December 31, 2022December 31, 2022December 31, 2022
Current portion of notes payableCurrent portion of notes payable$4,774 $(668)$4,106 Current portion of notes payable$4,774 $(668)$4,106 
Notes payable, net of current portionNotes payable, net of current portion32,780 (1,985)30,795 Notes payable, net of current portion32,780 (1,985)30,795 
TotalTotal$37,554 $(2,653)$34,901 Total$37,554 $(2,653)$34,901 

The following table summarizes the future principal payments related to our outstanding debt as of March 31,June 30, 2023 (in thousands):
20232023$4,543 2023$4,190 
202420246,367 20246,420 
2025202524,494 202525,068 
202620262,975 20263,402 
2027— 
TotalTotal$38,379 Total$39,080 

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Subordinated Notes Payable - Acquisitions

In January 2023, the Company resolved the outstanding claims for indemnification for which it was holding backwithholding payment of the subordinated note payable as security for such claim. As a result of the resolution of those claims, the remaining balance of $232 has been paid to the Seller ($182) and to the claimant ($50) in satisfaction of its claim. There are no further amounts due or owing under this subordinated note payable.promissory note.

There remains an outstandingIn April 2023, the Company calculated the final contingent consideration of $587 in connection with a payroll business acquired in September 2021, which will be added to the promissory note issueddue in connection with the acquisition of a payroll business in September 2021. As a result, the second quarterfair value of 2023. See Note 11, Subsequent Events for information regardingthe contingent consideration of $587 was added as an adjustmentincrease to the principal balance due on the promissory note.

In May 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance of a subordinated note payable in connection with the acquisition of customer relationships of a payroll business that took place in 2022. As a result, the Company paid the remaining balance of $422 on the promissory note for additional contingent consideration occurring after March 31, 2023.consisting of $411 in principal and $11 in accrued interest. As of June 30, 2023, there are no further amounts due or owing under the subordinated note payable.

Senior Credit Facility with Structural Capital Investments III, LP

On September 10, 2021, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Structural Capital Investments III, LP (“Structural” and together with the other lenders that are or become parties thereto, the “Lenders”), and Ocean II PLO LLC, as administrative and collateral agent for Structural and the Lenders (“Agent”), under the terms of which the Lenders have committed to lend us up to $50,000 in term loan financing to support our growth needs (the “Facility”) until June 30, 2022.. Of the amount committed by the Lenders, the Company drew $30,000 in September 2021, at the closing and the remaining $20,000 has lapsed. The Company also entered into a secured promissory note with the Agent evidencing our obligations under the Facility. The Company’s obligations are further guaranteed by each of our subsidiaries and secured by our assets and the assets of our subsidiaries.

At the onset of the agreement, we paid to the Lenders an origination fee of $500. Interest accrues on any outstanding balance at a rate equal to the greater of 9.0% or the Prime Rate, plus 5.75% (the “Basic Rate”) and is payable in advance, which as of March 31,June 30, 2023 was 13.75%14.00%. In addition, interest is paid in kind (“PIK”) at a rate of 1.00% or 1.25% based on our APR Ratio, measured on a quarterly basis. The PIK interest is added to our outstanding balance and accrues interest at the Basic Rate. Interest only payments are due until October 2023, with an option to extend until October 2024, dependent on certain financial or revenue metrics before the end of the first twenty-four months of the Facility.

Principal payments begin after the expiration of the interest only period, and are based on a five year amortization schedule, with a balloon payment due in October 2025. The table above in this Note 6 — Notes Payable summarizing future principal payments assumes the Company will not extend the period of interest only payments to October 2024. Upon payment in full of the obligations under the Facility, we areagreed to pay Lenders a final payment fee equal to 1.0% of the increase in our market capitalization since the onset of the agreement,September 10, 2021, at that time valued at $182,400.

The Company has agreed to provide the Lenders the right to participate in a future offering—whether public or private—on the same terms and conditions as other investors for an amount not to exceed $3,000.

There are no financial covenants under the agreement if our net cash position is equal to or greater than zero. If our net cash position is less than zero, the Company would be subject to the following financial covenants: (i) unrestricted cash of no less than $5,000, (ii) maintain an APRARR ratio of no less than 0.70:1.00 through September 10, 2023, and (iii) maintain an APRARR ratio of no less than 0.60:1.00 from September 10, 2023 through the remainder of the term of the Facility. The APRARR ratio would be the ratio of our tested debt to our annual recurring revenue and would be measured on a quarterly basis. Our Tested Debttested debt consists of our outstanding obligations under the Facility (exclusive of PIK interest) and any indebtedness issued or earnouts owed to sellers in connection with acquisitions.
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NOTE 7 CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS AND REVENUE CONCENTRATION

Receivables

Receivables from contracts with customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,027, were $14,762$4,863, were $16,629 at March 31,June 30, 2023. Receivables from contracts with customers, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,248, were $12,123 at December 31, 2022. The increase in the receivable balance during the first quartersix months of 2023 is primarily due to deferred payment terms on many of our Earned Retention Tax Credit commitments. No customerscustomer represented more than 10% of our net accounts receivable balance as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.

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Deferred Commissions

Deferred commission costs from contracts with customers were $7,525 were $8,314 and $6,660 at March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The amount of amortization recognized for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was $496,was $650 and $1,147, respectively, and for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 was $345.$435 and $780, respectively.

Deferred Revenue

During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, revenue of $170 and March 31,$5,783, respectively, and during the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, revenue of $5,613$293 and $3,058,$3,205, respectively, was recognized from the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each period.

Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations

As of March 31,June 30, 2023, approximately $21,295 $23,124 of revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 92%87% of these remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the balance recognized thereafter.

Revenue Concentration

During the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, there were no customers that individually represented 10% or more of consolidated revenue.

NOTE 8 - LEASES

We have entered into office space lease agreements, which qualify as operating leases under ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. Under such leases, the lessors receive annual minimum (base) rent. The leases have original terms (excluding extension options) ranging from one year to teneight years. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

We record base rent expense under the straight-line method over the term of the lease. In the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss),Loss, rent expense is included in operating expenses under general and administrative expenses. The components of the rent expense for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022 are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022 2023202220232022
Operating lease costOperating lease cost$531 $557 Operating lease cost$884 $576 $1,415 $1,142 
Sublease incomeSublease income(5)(11)Sublease income(4)(11)(9)(21)
Net rent expenseNet rent expense$526 $546 Net rent expense$880 $565 $1,406 $1,121 

For purposes of calculating the operating lease assets and lease liabilities, extension options are not included in the lease term unless it is reasonably certain we will exercise the option, or the lessor has the sole ability to exercise the option. The weighted average discount rate of our operating leases is 9% and 8% as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. The weighted average remaining lease term is five years and five years as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively.2022.

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Supplemental cash flow information related to operating leases for the threesix months ended March 31June 30 are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:  
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$494 $476 
Non-cash operating activities:
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$— $— 
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Six Months Ended June 30,
 20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:  
Operating cash outflows from operating leases$1,439 $1,133 
Non-cash operating activities:
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities$— $1,512 

Future minimum commitments over the life of all operating leases, which exclude variable rent payments, are as follows (in thousands):
20232023$1,759 2023$1,081 
202420242,154 20242,017 
202520251,765 20251,765 
202620261,313 20261,313 
202720271,121 20271,121 
202820281,075 20281,074 
ThereafterThereafter567 Thereafter568 
Total minimum lease paymentsTotal minimum lease payments9,754 Total minimum lease payments8,939 
Less: imputed interestLess: imputed interest(1,985)Less: imputed interest(1,783)
Total lease liabilitiesTotal lease liabilities$7,769 Total lease liabilities$7,156 

NOTE 9 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

We have one active equity plan, the 2018 Incentive Award Plan (the “2018 Plan”). The 2018 Plan, approved by our shareholders, replaced our 2009 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2009 Plan”), however, the terms and conditions of the 2009 Plan will continue to govern any outstanding awards granted thereunder. In January 2023, we granted Performance Stock Units (“PSU”) to certain members of management under the 2018 Plan. Each PSU will convert into one restricted stock unit (“RSU”) at the end of the performance period. The number of RSUs into which the PSUs convert for each member of management who received the award will be a sliding scale between 0% to 200% of the target amount based on the Company’s achievement of certain performance metrics tied to the Company’s recurring revenue and gross profit for 2023. Once converted, the RSU will vest as follows: one-third on the date the PSU is converted (which is expected to be between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2024), one-third will vest on January 2, 2025, and one-third will vest on January 2, 2026.

The number of shares availablereserved for issuance under the 2018 Plan is equal to 4,350 shares. We have an aggregate of 2,5492,557 options, RSUs and PSUs granted and outstanding pursuant to the 2018 Plan as of March 31,June 30, 2023. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, the number of shares available for future grant under the 2018 Plan is1,632. 1,625.

Share based compensation for our stock option plans for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and March 31,June 30, 2022 was $1,337$1,582 and $729,$814, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 was $2,919 and $1,544, respectively. We issued 2776 shares of common stock related to exercises of stock options for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and issued no shares of common stock related to exercises for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. We issued 9826 and 4330 shares of common stock upon the vesting of restricted stock units for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

NOTE 10 - NET EARNINGS (LOSS)LOSS PER SHARE

We compute net income or loss per share based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per share reflects the maximum dilution that would have resulted from incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options or vesting of RSUs and in some cases PSUs. In periods of net income, we compute the adjustment to the denominator of our dilutive net earnings per share calculation to include these stock options, RSUs, and PSUs, as applicable, using the treasury stock method. Regardless of the period resulting in net income or net loss, we exclude the adjustment to the denominator of our dilutive net earnings (loss)loss per share calculation to the extent that they are anti-dilutive.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we included an adjustment to the denominator of our dilutive earnings per share calculation for 773 options and RSUs but excluded 79 shares related to PSUs as these instruments would not be considered vested if we were at the end of the contingency period. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, we have excluded stock options and restricted stock units of 309 as they were anti-dilutive.

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The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss)loss per common share for the three and six months ended March 31June 30 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
202320222023202220232022
Basic:Basic:Basic:
Net income (loss)$339 $(3,017)
Net lossNet loss$(3,765)$(5,860)$(3,426)$(8,877)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstandingWeighted-average shares of common stock outstanding20,347 20,041 Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding20,651 20,106 20,500 20,067 
Basic earnings (loss) per share$0.02 $(0.15)
Basic loss per shareBasic loss per share$(0.18)$(0.29)$(0.17)$(0.44)
Diluted:Diluted:Diluted:
Net income (loss)$339 $(3,017)
Net lossNet loss$(3,765)$(5,860)$(3,426)$(8,877)
Weighted-average shares of common stock outstandingWeighted-average shares of common stock outstanding21,041 20,041 Weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding20,651 20,106 20,500 20,067 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.02 $(0.15)
Diluted loss per shareDiluted loss per share$(0.18)$(0.29)$(0.17)$(0.44)

NOTE 11 - EMPLOYEE RETENTION TAX CREDIT

In March 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act was signed into law, providing numerous tax provisions and other stimulus measures, including the Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”): a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. The Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 extended and expanded the availability of the ERTC. We qualified for the ERTC in the first three quarters of 2021. During the quarter ended September 30, 2021, we recorded an aggregate benefit of $10,533 in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss to reflect the ERTC payable to us for the first three quarters in 2021 presented as other current assets within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In 2022, the Company received cash of $3,457, reflecting a portion of our ERTC. In January and February 2023, the Company received the remaining balance of $7,076 for the ERTC benefit.

NOTE 1112 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In AprilJuly 2023, the Company calculatedpaid the finaloutstanding contingent purchase consideration due in connection with the acquisition of a payroll tax business in September 2021.July 2020, see Note 3 - Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions for more detail on the July 2020 acquisition. As a result, the fair value of theoutstanding contingent consideration of $587$2,299 was added asextinguished with 214 shares of the Company’s common stock in lieu of cash and no further contingent purchase obligation remains.

On August 7, 2023, the Company entered into an increaseamendment to the principal balanceSenior Credit Facility described in Note 6 – Notes Payable, whereby the Final Payment Fee (as defined in the Loan Agreement) was settled for $1,677 (the “Settled Amount”) which was paid on August 7, 2023. The Final Payment was originally equal to 1.0% of the increase in our market capitalization since September 10, 2021, and was due onupon payment in full of the promissory note.obligations under the Senior Credit Facility. The Settled Amount is subject to adjustment and any adjusted amount, if due, is expected to be immaterial in amount and would be paid no later than August 18, 2023. In addition, we also paid the Lenders a fee equal to $250, which will be credited against reimbursable expenses owed to Lenders in a future refinancing of the Senior Credit Facility if it occurs before December 31, 2024.


In May 2023, the Company paid the outstanding balance of a subordinated note payable in connection with the acquisition of customer relationships of a payroll business that took place in 2022. As a result, the remaining balance of $422 has been paid to the seller consisting of $411 in principal and $11 in accrued interest. There are no further amounts due or owing under this subordinated note payable.


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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains certain statements made by management that may constitute “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements about our financial results may include expected or projected U.S GAAP and non-U.S. GAAP financial and other operating and non-operating results. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “estimate,” “projects,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “expect,” “should,” “plan,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Examples of “forward-looking statements” include statements we make regarding our operating performance, future results of operations and financial position, revenue growth, earnings or other projections. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions, over many of which we have no control. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, the Company’s results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements we make. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include—but are not limited to—risks associated with breaches of the Company’s security measures; risks associated with the Company’s rate of growth and anticipated revenue run rate, including impact of the current environment,environment; interruptions to supply chains and extended shut down of businesses,businesses; political unrest, including the current issues between RussianRussia and Ukraine,Ukraine; reductions in employment and an increase in business failures, specifically among our clients,clients; the Company’s ability to convert deferred revenue and unbilled deferred revenue into revenue and cash flow, and ability to maintain continued growth of deferred revenue and unbilled deferred revenue; possible fluctuations in the Company’s financial and operating results; the expiration of major revenue streams such as Earned Retention Tax Credits; regulatory pressures on economic relief enacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic that change or cause different interpretations with respect to eligibility for such programs; privacy concerns and laws and other regulations may limit the effectiveness of our applications; factors affecting the Company’s term loan; domestic and international regulatory developments, including changes to or applicability to our business of privacy and data securities laws, money transmitter laws and anti-money laundering laws; the financial and other impact of any previous and future acquisitions; the Company’s ability to continue to release, gain customer acceptance of and provide support for new and improved versions of the Company’s services; successful customer deployment and utilization of the Company’s existing and future services; technological developments; the nature of the Company’s business model; interest rates; competition; various financial aspects of the Company’s subscription model; impairment of intangible assets; restrictive debt covenants; interruptions or delays in the Company’s services or the Company’s Web hosting; access to additional capital; the Company’s ability to hire, retain and motivate employees and manage the Company’s growth; litigation and any related claims, negotiations and settlements, including with respect to intellectual property matters or industry-specific regulations; volatility and weakness in bank and capital markets; factors affecting the Company’s deferred tax assets and ability to value and utilize them; volatility and low trading volume of our common stock; collection of receivables; and general developments in the economy, financial markets, credit markets and the impact of current and future accounting pronouncements and other financial reporting standards.

Further information on these and other factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included in the reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, and in other filings we make with the SEC from time to time. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Information section of the Company’s website at investor.asuresoftware.com. Asure assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

OVERVIEW

Our Business

The following review of Asure’s financial position as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, and results of operations for the three and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022 should be read in conjunction with our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023. Asure’s internet website address is www.asuresoftware.com. Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available through the investor relations page of our internet website free of charge as soon as reasonably practicable after they are electronically filed, or furnished to, the SEC. Asure’s internet website and the information contained in our website or connected to our website are not incorporated into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, however10-Q. However, we do post information on the investor relations page of our website that we believe may be of interest to our investors.
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Asure is a provider of cloud-based Human Capital Management (“HCM”) software solutions delivered as Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) for small and medium-sized businesses (“SMBs”). We offer human resources (“HR”) tools necessary to build a thriving workforce, provide the resources to stay compliant with dynamic federal, state, and local tax jurisdictions and their respective labor laws, freeing cash flows so SMBs can spend their financial capital on growing their businesses rather than administrative overhead that can impede growth. Our solutions also provide new ways for employers to connect with and to differentiate themselves with their employees in order to enhance their relationships with their talent. Asure’s HCM suite (“Asure HCM”) includes Payroll & Tax solutions, HR compliance and services, Time & Attendance software and data integrations that enable employers and their employees to enhance efficiencies and take advantage of value-added solutions, which we refer to as AsureMarketplace™. AsureMarketplace™ automates interactions between our HCM systems with third-party providers to enhance efficiency, improve accuracy and to extend the range of services offered to employers and their employees. The Company’s approach to HR compliance services incorporates artificial intelligence technology to enhance scalability and efficiency while prioritizing client interactions. We offer our services directly and indirectly through our network of Reseller Partners.

From recruitment to retirement, our solutions help more than 100,000 SMBs across the United States. Approximately 15,000 of our clients are direct and the 85,000 remaining clients are indirect, as they have contracts with Reseller Partners who white label our solutions.

We strive to be the most trusted HCM resource to SMBs. We target less densely populated U.S. metropolitan cities where fewer of our competitors have a presence. Our solutions solve three primary challenges that prevent businesses from growing: HR complexity, allocation of human and financial capital, and the ability to build great teams. We have and will continue to invest in research and development to expand our solutions. Our solutions reduce the administrative burden on employers and increases employee productivity while managing the employment lifecycle.

Acquisitions

On January 1, 2022, we acquired certain assets of a reseller partner, which were used to provide payroll processing services. The partner is located in the northeastern United States. The aggregate purchase price that the Company paid for these assets was $2,350, paid as follows: (i) $1,939$1,970 in cash at closing (including $31 of transaction costs) and (ii) the delivery of a promissory note in the amount of $411. The Company paid the full amount due, including interest, on this promissory note on May 1, 2023.

On September 30, 2021, the Company acquired certain assets of two payroll businesses, which were used to provide payroll processing services. In connectionconnection with these acquisitions there are two outstanding promissory notes payable in the amounts of $2,223 and $4,080$4,667 as of March 31, 2023, respectively.June 30, 2023. The acquisition related to the promissory note in the amount of $4,080$4,667 also included contingent purchase consideration. As of June 30, 2023, the Company calculated the final contingent consideration for which we utilizeddue in connection with the acquisition. As a Monte Carlo simulation to determineresult, the fair value of the contingent consideration as of March 31, 2023. For the quarter ended March 31, 2023, there was a measurement period adjustment to the fair value of a decrease in the contingent consideration of $69. For the three months ended March 31, 2023 the fair value offor the contingent consideration was finally calculated atdetermined to be $587, which was added as an increase to the outstanding principal balance due on the promissory note induring the second quarter of 2023. The two outstanding promissory notes mature on September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2026.

In July 2020, the Company acquired certain assets of a payroll tax business. The Asset Purchase Agreement set forth two subsequent purchase consideration payments, which are contingent on certain thresholds. The first contingent purchase consideration was paid in June 2021. The outstanding contingent purchase consideration of $2,299 was paid in July 2023 through the issuance of 214 shares of the Company’s common stock in lieu of cash. As a result, no further contingent purchase obligation remains.



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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands)

The following table sets forth, for the fiscal periods indicated, the percentage of total revenues represented by certain items in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss):Loss:
Three Months Ended March 31, Six Months Ended June 30,
20232022 20232022
RevenuesRevenues100 %100 %Revenues100 %100 %
Gross profitGross profit74 %64 %Gross profit73 %62 %
Sales and marketingSales and marketing22 %20 %Sales and marketing25 %21 %
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative30 %31 %General and administrative32 %36 %
Research and developmentResearch and development%%Research and development%%
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets10 %14 %Amortization of intangible assets10 %15 %
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses68 %72 %Total operating expenses72 %80 %
Interest expenseInterest expense(6)%(3)%Interest expense(6)%(4)%
Other income(expense), net— %— %
Income (loss) from operations before income taxes— %(12)%
Net income (loss)%(12)%
Other (expense) income, netOther (expense) income, net— %%
Loss from operations before income taxesLoss from operations before income taxes(5)%(20)%
Net lossNet loss(5)%(20)%

Revenue

Revenues are comprised of recurring revenues, professional services, hardware, and other revenues. We expect our revenues to increase as we introduce new applications, expand our client base and renew and expand relationships with existing clients. As a percentage of total revenues, we expect our mix of recurring revenues, and professional services, hardware and other revenues to remain relatively constant. While revenue mix varies by product, recurring revenue represented over 84%80% of total revenue in threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to 94% in threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022.

Our revenue was derived from the following sources (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,VarianceThree Months Ended June 30,Variance
20232022$%20232022$%
RecurringRecurring$27,956 $23,004 $4,952 22 %Recurring$22,960 $19,014 $3,946 21 %
Professional services, hardware and otherProfessional services, hardware and other5,108 1,329 3,779 284 %Professional services, hardware and other7,460 1,286 6,174 480 %
TotalTotal$33,064 $24,333 $8,731 36 %Total$30,420 $20,300 $10,120 50 %
 Six Months Ended June 30,Variance
 20232022$%
Recurring$50,916 $42,018 $8,898 21 %
Professional services, hardware and other12,568 2,615 9,953 381 %
Total$63,484 $44,633 $18,851 42 %

Recurring Revenues

Recurring revenues include fees for our payroll, payroll tax, tax management, time and labor management, HR compliance services, AsureMarketplace™ and other Asure solutions as well as fees charged for form filings and delivery of client payroll checks and reports. These revenues are derived from fixed amounts charged per billing period and sometimes an additional fee per employee or transaction processed. We do not require clients to enter into long-term contractual commitments for our services. Our billing period varies by client based on when each client pays its employees, which may be weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly. We also generate recurring revenuerevenues from our Reseller Partners that license our solutions. Because recurring revenues are based, in part, on fees for use of our applications and the delivery of checks and reports that are levied on a per-employee basis, our recurring revenues increase as our clients hire more employees. Recurring revenues are recognized in the period services are rendered.

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Recurring revenues include revenues relating to the annual processing of payroll forms, such as Form W-2 and Form 1099, and revenues from processing unscheduled payroll runs (such as bonuses) for our clients. Because payroll forms are typically processed in the first quarter of the year and many of our clients are subject to form filing requirements mandated by the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), first quarter revenues and margins are generally higher than in subsequent quarters. We anticipate our revenues will continue to exhibit this seasonal pattern related to ACA form filings for so long as the ACA (or replacement legislation) includes employer reporting requirements. In addition, we often experience increased revenues during the fourth quarter due to unscheduled payroll runs for our clients that occur before the end of the year. Therefore, weWe expect the seasonality of our revenue cycle to decrease to the extent clients utilize more of our non-payroll applications.

ThisOur revenue line also includes interest earned on funds held for clients as well as revenues generated via fixed fee arrangements for provisioning and filing for Employee Retention Tax Credit (“ERTC”) credits. Interest earned is generated from funds we collect from clients in advance of either the applicable due date for payroll tax submissions or the applicable disbursement date for employee payment services. These collections from clients are typically disbursed from one to 30 days after receipt, with some funds being held for up to 120 days. We typically invest funds held for clients in money market funds, demand deposit accounts, commercial paper, fixed income securities and certificates of deposit until they are paid to the applicable tax or regulatory agencies or to client employees. The amount of interest we earn from the investment of client funds is also impacted by changes in interest rates. Asure also generates revenues from provisioning and filing for ERTC. Revenue generated for such activity is based on multi-year contracts with volume commitments and is recorded as recurring revenues.

Recurring revenue for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was $27,956,$22,960, an increase of $4,952,$3,946, or 22%21%, from $23,004$19,014 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. Recurring revenue increase is primarily due to an increase in HR compliance revenue, an increase in interest earned on funds held for clients, and an increase in revenue from AsureMarketplace™.

Recurring revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $50,916, an increase of $8,898, or 21%, from $42,018 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Recurring revenue increase is primarily due to an increase of approximately $1,874$3,800 in interest earned on funds held for clients, an increase of $1,336$3,200 in HR compliance revenue, and an increase of $1,157$1,900 in revenue from AsureMarketplace™.
Professional Services, Hardware and Other Revenues

Professional Services, Hardwareservices, hardware and Other Revenuesother revenues represents implementation fees, one-time consulting projects, on-premise maintenance, hardware devices to enhance our software products as well as ERTC revenues that are transactional in nature.

Professional services, hardwarehardware and other revenue increased $3,779,$6,174, or 284%480%, for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 from the similar period in 2022, primarily due to growth in non-recurring ERTC revenue.revenues. ERTC revenues are expected to wind down as ERTC tax credits under the CARES Act and such regulations will expire in 2025.

Professional services, hardware and other revenue increased $9,953, or 381%, for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from the similar period in 2022, primarily due to growth in non-recurring ERTC revenues.

Although our total customer base is widely spread across industries, our sales are concentrated in SMBs. We continue to target SMBs across industries as prospective customers. Geographically, we sell our products primarily in the United States.

In addition to continuing to develop our workforce solutions and release of new software updates and enhancements, we continue to actively explore other opportunities to acquire additional products or technologies to complement our current software and services.

Gross Profit and Gross Margin

Consolidated gross profit for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, was $24,400,$22,018, an increase of $8,936,$9,757, or 58%80%, from $15,464$12,261 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 74%72% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 as compared to 64%60% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. Our increase in gross margin is primarily attributable to the increase in revenue and more efficient operations resulting primarily from a decrease in salaries and benefits driven by consolidation and standardization efforts across the Company, which have reinedCompany.

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Consolidated gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $46,418, an increase of $18,693, or 67%, from $27,725 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 73% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 as compared to 62% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Our increase in costs.gross margin is primarily attributable to the increase in revenue and more efficient operations driven by consolidation and standardization efforts across the Company.

Our cost of sales relates primarily to direct product costs, compensation for operations and related consulting expenses, hardware expenses, facilities and related expenses, and the amortization of our purchased software development costs. We include intangible amortization related to developed and acquired technology within cost of sales.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

Sales and marketing expenses primarily consist of salaries and related expenses for sales and marketing staff, including stock-based expenses commissions, as well as marketingand commissions. Marketing programs which includeincludes events, corporate communications and product marketing activities.

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SellingSales and marketing expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 were $7,200,$8,515, an increase of $2,303,$3,926, or 47%86%, from $4,897$4,589 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, primarily due to increasedan increase in direct sales personnel, costs, higher sales commissions owing to increased revenues, and higher advertising expense. Sellingan increase in accounts receivable reserves. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 22%28% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 from 20%23% for the same period in 2022.

Sales and marketing expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $15,715, an increase of $6,229, or 66%, from $9,486 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to an increase in direct sales personnel, higher sales commissions owing to increased revenues, and an increase in accounts receivable reserves. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased to 25% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from 21% for the same period in 2022.

We expect to continue to expand and increase selling costs as we focus on hiring direct sales personnel, expanding recognition of our brand, and lead generation.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses primarily consist of salaries and related expenses, including stock-based expenses for finance and accounting, legal, internal audit, human resources and management information systems personnel, legal costs, professional fees, and other corporate expenses such as transaction costs for acquisitions.

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 were $9,956,$10,336, an increase of $2,471,$1,640, or 33%19%, from $7,485$8,696 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, primarily attributable to increased personnel, share-based compensation, and contracting costs. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 30%34% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 from 31%43% for the same period in 2022.

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $20,292, an increase of $4,111, or 25%, from $16,181 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily attributable to increased personnel, share-based compensation, and contracting costs. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 32% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from 36% for the same period in 2022.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development (“R&D”) expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses, including stock-based expenses for employees supporting our R&D activities.

R&D expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 were $1,979, an increase$1,325, a decrease of $158,$147, or 9%10%, from $1,821$1,472 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. The increasedecrease in R&D expense is primarily attributable to an increase in personnel costscapitalized software expenses driven by continued enhancementsinvestments in development of our products, and technologies.partially offset by higher personnel costs. R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 6%4% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 from 7% for the same period in 2022.

R&D expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2023 were $3,304, and remained flat compared with $3,293 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. R&D expenses as a percentage of revenue decreased to 5% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 from 7% for the same period in 2022.
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We willplan to continue to enhance our products and technologies through expansionby leveraging the latest technology stack, Robotic Process Automation (“RPA”), and artificial intelligence (“AI”), and development partnerships. We expect that our expanded investment in product, engineering, SaaS hosting, mobile and hardware technologies will lay the groundwork for broader market opportunities and represent a key aspect of our competitive differentiation. We also plan to expand our technological resources by increasing headcount and development partnerships, as well as through organic improvements and acquired intellectual property. We willexpect to continue to expand the breadth of integration between our solutions, allowing direct clients and resellers the ability to easily add and implement components across our entire solution set. Our initiatives include providing our customers with more accurate and efficient automation powered by an informed knowledge base. Consistent with that effort, our engineering team utilizes an AI development Copilot to increase their productivity and efficiency. Our operations team utilizes a digital assistant to allow for a more efficient and accurate way to automate repetitive tasks, which we believe will free up our time for more strategic work and reducing the risk of errors. We believe that our expanded investment in product, engineering, SaaS hosting, mobile and hardware technologies layare committed to providing the groundwork for broader market opportunities and represents a key aspect of our competitive differentiation. Native mobile applications, common user interface, expanded web service integration and other technologies are all part of our initiatives.best-in-class solutions.

Our development efforts for future releases and enhancements are driven by feedback received from our existing and potential customers and by gauging market trends. We believe we have the appropriate development team to design and enhance our solution suite and integrated platform. We have also made significant investments outside of core R&D into compliance and certifications, including SOC I Type 2 and SOC II Type 2 certifications, BIPA, CCPA, and other initiatives.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization expense in operating expenses for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was $3,302,$3,294, a decrease of $130,$58, or 4%2%, from $3,432$3,352 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. Amortization expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 11% for the three months ended June 30, 2023 from 17% for the same period in 2022.

Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $6,596, a decrease of $188, or 3%, from $6,784 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Amortization expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 10% for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 from 14%15% for the same period in 2022, respectively.2022.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was $1,944$1,593 compared to $820$1,085 for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. Interest expense, net as a percentage of revenue was 6% and 3%5% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and March 31,June 30, 2022 respectively.. The increase in interest expense, net in the current period is primarily due to the interest rates on our borrowings under our credit facility with Structural Capital Investments II LP signedLP.

Interest expense, net for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $3,538 compared to $1,901 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Interest expense, net as a percentage of revenue was 6% and 4% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022, respectively. The increase in interest expense, net in the third quartercurrent period is primarily due to the interest rates on our borrowings under our credit facility with Structural Capital Investments II LP.

Other (Expense) Income, Net

Other (expense) income, net for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $(93) compared to $1,147 for the three months ended June 30, 2022. Other (expense) income, net as a percentage of 2021revenue was negligible for the three months ended June 30, 2023 compared to 6% for the same period ended June 30, 2022. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the amounts in other (expense) income, net primarily consisted of loss on disposal of assets. For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the amounts in other (expense) income, net primarily consisted of a fair value adjustment on contingent purchase consideration in connection with the acquisition of a payroll business in September 2021.

Other (expense) income, net for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $(9) compared to $1,147 for the six months ended June 30, 2022. Other (expense) income, net as discusseda percentage of revenue was negligible for the six months ended June 30, 2023, and 3% for the six months ended June 30, 2022. For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the amounts in Note 6 - Notes Payable.other (expense) income, net primarily consisted of loss on disposal of assets. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the amounts in other (expense) income, net primarily consisted of a fair value adjustment on contingent purchase consideration in connection with the acquisition of a payroll business in September 2021.

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Other Income, Net

Other income, net for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $83 compared to $4 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Other income, net as a percentage of revenue was negligible for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, respectively. For the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 the amounts in other income, net primarily consisted of contingent liability adjustments.

Income Taxes

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded an income tax benefitexpense attributable to continuing operations of $237$627 and $74, respectively, an increase of $553 or 747%.

For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, we recorded income tax expense attributable to continuing operations of $30,$390 and $104, respectively, a decreasean increase of $267$286 or 890%275%.

Net Income (Loss)Loss

We generated incomeincurred a loss of $339,$3,765, or $0.02$0.18 per share, during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, compared to a loss of $3,017,$5,860, or $0.15$0.29 per share, during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2022. Income and lossLoss as a percentage of total revenues was 1%12% and 12%29% for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

We incurred a loss of $3,426, or $0.17 per share, during the six months ended June 30, 2023, compared to a loss of $8,877, or $0.44 per share, during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Loss as a percentage of total revenues was 5% and 20% for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (in thousands)
 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
$21,438 $17,010 
 June 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(1)
$21,613 $17,010 
(1)This balance excludes cash equivalents in funds held for clients

Working Capital. We had working capital of $14,191$13,583 at March 31,June 30, 2023, an increase of $6,098$5,490 from working capital of $8,093 at December 31, 2022. Working capital as of March 31,June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 includes $4,182$3,293 and $8,461 of short-term deferred revenue, respectively. Deferred revenue is an obligation to perform future services. We expect that deferred revenue will convert to future revenue as we perform our services, but this does not represent future payments. Deferred revenue can vary based on seasonality, expiration of initial multi-year contracts and deals that are billed after implementation rather than in advance of service delivery.

Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operating activities of $4,588$6,096 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 was primarily driven by non-cash adjustments to our net incomeloss of approximately $7,787,$16,082, primarily due to depreciation and amortization. This was offset by changes in operating assets and liabilities, which resulted in a use of $3,538$6,560 in cash. Net cash provided by operating activities of $2,530$7,481 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 was driven by non-cash adjustments to our net loss of approximately $5,967,$11,058, primarily due to depreciation and amortization, offset by our net loss of $3,017.$8,877. For the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, changes in operating assets and liabilities resulted in a usecash provided of $420 in cash.$5,300.

Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities of $6,647$17,266 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023 is primarily due to purchases of available-for-sale securities and maturities of $10,189,$18,885, offset by proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities of $5,426.$5,940. Net cash used in investing activities of $6,719$21,570 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022 is primarily due to purchases of available-for-sale securities and maturities of $4,504.$19,870.

Financing Activities. Net cash provided byused in financing activities was $21,128$15,602 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, which primarily consisted of a net increasedecrease in client fund obligations of $19,372.$17,225. Net cash provided byused in financing activities was $21,296$32,524 for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2022, which primarily consisted solely of a net increasedecrease in client fund obligations of $21,296.$32,716.

Principal payments on the Senior Credit Facility with Structural Capital Investments III, LP begin in October 2023 after the expiration of the interest only period, and are based on a five year amortization schedule, with a balloon payment due in October 2025. The Company also has two promissory notes outstanding in connection with two payroll businesses acquired in September 2021, in the amounts of $2,223 and 4,667 as of June 30, 2023. The two outstanding promissory notes mature on September 30, 2023 and September 30, 2026.

Sources of Liquidity. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, the Company’s principal sources of liquidity consisted of approximately $21,438$21,613 of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, together with cash generated from operations of our business over the next twelve months.

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We cannot assure that we can grow our cash balances or limit our cash consumption and thus maintain sufficient cash balances for our planned operations or future acquisitions; however we do believe that we have sufficient liquidity to support our business operations for at least the next twelve months. Future business demands may lead to cash utilization at levels greater than recently experienced.experienced or expected. We may need to raise additional capital in the future in order to grow our existing software operations and to seek additional strategic acquisitions in the near future. Further, we cannot assure that we will be able to raise additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all.

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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

We have prepared our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and included the accounts of our wholly owned subsidiaries. We have eliminated all significant intercompany transactions and balances in the consolidation. Preparation of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of the assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at fiscal year-end and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the fiscal year. The more significant estimates made by management include the valuation allowance for our gross deferred tax asset, the determination of the fair value of our long-lived assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes are reasonable under the given circumstances. These estimates could be materially different under different conditions and assumptions. Additionally, the actual amounts could differ from the estimates made. Management periodically evaluates estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements for continued reasonableness. We prospectively apply appropriate adjustments, if any, to our estimates based upon our periodic evaluation. For a description of our critical accounting policies, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes to our exposure from market risks from those disclosed in our 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Control and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted by Asure to the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. The Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, performed an evaluation to conclude with reasonable assurance that Asure’s disclosure controls and procedures were designed and operating effectively to report the information each company is required to disclose in the reports they file with the SEC on a timely basis. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of Asure have concluded that as of March 31,June 30, 2023, disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Change in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

During the period ended March 31,June 30, 2023, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting 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 have been, and in the future may be, the defendant or plaintiff in various actions arising in the normal course of business. As of March 31,June 30, 2023, we were not party to any material legal proceedings.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

ThereExcept for the risk factor set forth below, there have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2023, and investors are encouraged to review these risk factors prior to making an investment in us.

Issues in the Company.use of artificial intelligence (“AI”) in our HCM products and services may result in reputational harm or liability to us.

We are enhancing our products and technologies by leveraging artificial intelligence (“AI”) and we expect AI to be a growing element of our business offerings. As with many developing technologies, AI presents risks and challenges that could affect its further development, adoption, and use, and therefore our business and product offerings and their reliability. AI algorithms may be flawed. Datasets may be insufficient or of poor quality, or contain biased information. We intend that the product offerings and services integrating AI will assist our customers in data collection. If the information that AI applications assist us in producing for our customers are or are alleged to be deficient or inaccurate, we could be subjected to competitive harm, potential legal liability, and brand or reputational harm. Though our business practices are designed to mitigate many of these risks, our ability to produce data-driven insights for our customers as we leverage AI in our HCM technology may be constrained by current and future regulatory requirements, thereby restricting our ability to use data in innovative ways to support the needs of our customers.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.In July 2023, the Company paid the outstanding contingent purchase consideration due in connection with the acquisition of a payroll tax business in July 2020, see Note 3 - Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions for more detail on the July 2020 acquisition. As a result, the outstanding contingent consideration of $2,299 was extinguished with 214 shares of the Company’s common stock in lieu of cash and no further contingent obligation remains. The Company relied upon the exemption provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, in connection with foregoing issuance of the securities.

Numbers in this Item 2 are reflected in thousands.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.On August 7, 2023, the Company entered into an amendment to the Senior Credit Facility described in Note 6 – Notes Payable, whereby the Final Payment Fee (as defined in the Loan Agreement) was settled for $1,677 (the “Settled Amount”) which was paid on August 7, 2023. The Final Payment was originally equal to 1.0% of the increase in our market capitalization since September 10, 2021, and was due upon payment in full of the obligations under the Senior Credit Facility. The Settled Amount is subject to adjustment and any adjusted amount, if due, is expected to be immaterial in amount and would be paid no later than August 18, 2023. In addition, the Company also paid the Lenders a fee equal to $250, which will be credited against reimbursable expenses owed to Lenders in a future refinancing of the Senior Credit Facility if it occurs before December 31, 2024.

Numbers in this Item 5 are reflected in thousands.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)The following documents are filed as a part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:

(1)Financial Statements:

The Financial Statements required by this item are submitted in Part II, Item 8 of this report.

(2)Financial Statement Schedules:

All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the Financial Statements or in the notes thereto.

(3)Exhibits:

EXHIBIT NUMBERDESCRIPTION
101The following materials from Asure Software, Inc.’s Condensed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2023, formatted in Inline XBRL: (1) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (2) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss),Loss, (3) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity, (4) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (5) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (filed herewith).
104The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31,June 30, 2023, formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101 (filed herewith).

*    Filed herewith.

**    Furnished herewith.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 ASURE SOFTWARE, INC.
   
Date: May 8,August 7, 2023By:/s/ PATRICK GOEPEL
  Patrick Goepel
  Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 8,August 7, 2023By:/s/ JOHN PENCE
John Pence
Chief Financial Officer
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