UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

(Mark One)

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


For the quarterly period ended MarchDecember 31, 2022


OR

OR

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


For the transition period fromto


Commission file number 0-51813
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LIQUIDITY SERVICES, INC.

INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


 

Delaware

52-2209244

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

Incorporation or Organization)

Identification No.)

 

 

6931 Arlington Road, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD


20814

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(202)

(202) 467-6868

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, If Changed Since Last Report)


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

Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value

LQDT

Nasdaq

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

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


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


Large accelerated filer ☐

 

Accelerated filer ☒

 

 

 

Non-accelerated filer ☐

 

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company


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


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

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, as of May 2, 2022January 30, 2023, was 35,576,022.31,573,219


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INDEX

 

Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

INDEX

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Item 2.

2419

Item 3.

3728

Item 4.

3828

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

3929

Item 1A.

3929

Item 2.

3929

3930

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

30

Item 5.

Other Information

30

Item 6.

4131

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Par Value)
March 31, 2022September 30, 2021
 (Unaudited)
Assets  
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$84,264 $106,335 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $336 and $4906,606 5,866 
Inventory, net13,079 12,468 
Prepaid taxes and tax refund receivable1,715 1,713 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets6,508 5,460 
Total current assets112,172 131,842 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $21,656 and $18,55818,243 17,634 
Operating lease assets14,085 13,478 
Intangible assets, net18,209 3,453 
Goodwill89,691 59,872 
Deferred tax assets18,508 23,822 
Other assets5,911 5,475 
Total assets$276,819 $255,576 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity  
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$41,029 $40,611 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities37,946 25,975 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities4,306 4,250 
Deferred revenue5,067 4,624 
Payables to sellers44,238 33,713 
Total current liabilities132,586 109,173 
Operating lease liabilities10,831 10,098 
Other long-term liabilities413 1,290 
Total liabilities143,830 120,561 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)00
Stockholders’ equity:  
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 35,563,988 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022; 35,457,095 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 202136 35 
Additional paid-in capital254,680 252,017 
Treasury stock, at cost; 3,385,827 shares at March 31, 2022 and 2,222,083 shares at September 30, 2021(56,726)(36,628)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,311)(9,011)
Accumulated deficit(55,690)(71,398)
Total stockholders’ equity132,989 135,015 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$276,819 $255,576 

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

76,166

 

 

$

96,122

 

Short-term investments

 

 

3,716

 

 

 

1,819

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $328 and $449

 

 

7,969

 

 

 

11,792

 

Inventory, net

 

 

16,369

 

 

 

11,679

 

Prepaid taxes and tax refund receivable

 

 

1,833

 

 

 

1,631

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

7,585

 

 

 

6,551

 

Total current assets

 

 

113,638

 

 

 

129,594

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

18,548

 

 

 

19,094

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

12,177

 

 

 

13,207

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

15,252

 

 

 

16,234

 

Goodwill

 

 

89,345

 

 

 

88,910

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

12,447

 

 

 

13,628

 

Other assets

 

 

7,794

 

 

 

7,437

 

Total assets

 

$

269,201

 

 

$

288,104

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

31,592

 

 

$

41,982

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

21,630

 

 

 

23,304

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

4,559

 

 

 

4,540

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

4,022

 

 

 

4,439

 

Payables to sellers

 

 

43,635

 

 

 

49,238

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

105,437

 

 

 

123,503

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

8,576

 

 

 

9,687

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

235

 

 

 

378

 

Total liabilities

 

 

114,248

 

 

 

133,568

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 120,000,000 shares authorized; 35,899,641 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022; 35,724,057 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022

 

 

36

 

 

 

36

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

260,653

 

 

 

258,275

 

Treasury stock, at cost; 4,345,018 shares at December 31, 2022, and 3,813,199 shares at September 30, 2022

 

 

(69,754

)

 

 

(62,554

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(9,012

)

 

 

(10,285

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(26,970

)

 

 

(30,936

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

154,953

 

 

 

154,536

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

269,201

 

 

$

288,104

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Dollars in Thousands, Except Per Share Data)


 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Purchase revenues

 

$

38,634

 

 

$

36,217

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

 

33,648

 

 

 

30,490

 

Total revenue

 

 

72,282

 

 

 

66,707

 

Costs and expenses from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization)

 

 

31,773

 

 

 

27,762

 

Technology and operations

 

 

14,704

 

 

 

13,918

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

10,790

 

 

 

10,044

 

General and administrative

 

 

7,385

 

 

 

8,230

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,764

 

 

 

2,302

 

Other operating expenses (income), net

 

 

139

 

 

 

(32

)

Total costs and expenses

 

 

67,555

 

 

 

62,224

 

Income from operations

 

 

4,727

 

 

 

4,483

 

Interest and other income, net

 

 

(389

)

 

 

(131

)

Income before provision for income taxes

 

 

5,116

 

 

 

4,614

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

1,149

 

 

 

1,012

 

Net income

 

$

3,967

 

 

$

3,602

 

Basic income per common share

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.11

 

Diluted income per common share

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.10

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

31,815,160

 

 

 

32,971,709

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

32,937,600

 

 

 

34,868,869

 



 Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
 2022202120222021
(Unaudited)
Revenue$37,384 $35,968 $73,602 $67,040 
Fee revenue30,891 25,818 61,381 50,498 
Total revenue68,275 61,786 134,983 117,538 
Costs and expenses from operations:   
Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization)28,968 26,385 56,730 48,958 
Technology and operations13,872 12,085 27,790 22,644 
Sales and marketing11,273 8,910 21,317 18,018 
General and administrative7,053 6,892 15,284 13,902 
Depreciation and amortization2,603 1,670 4,906 3,541 
Fair value adjustments of acquisition earn-outs(8,500)— (8,500)— 
Other operating expenses (income)23 206 (10)210 
Total costs and expenses55,292 56,148 117,517 107,273 
Income from operations12,983 5,638 17,466 10,265 
Interest and other income, net(46)(29)(177)(214)
Income before provision for income taxes13,029 5,667 17,643 10,479 
Provision for income taxes1,059 407 2,071 704 
Net income$11,970 $5,260 $15,572 $9,775 
Basic income per common share$0.37 $0.16 $0.48 $0.29 
Diluted income per common share$0.35 $0.15 $0.45 $0.28 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding32,561,903 33,491,395 32,769,057 33,332,417 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding34,004,568 35,559,747 34,382,149 34,914,549 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Dollars in Thousands)


 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net income

 

$

3,967

 

 

$

3,602

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

1,273

 

 

 

(131

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes

 

 

1,273

 

 

 

(131

)

Comprehensive income

 

$

5,240

 

 

$

3,471

 



 Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
 2022202120222021
(Unaudited)
Net income$11,970 $5,260 $15,572 $9,775 
Other comprehensive (loss) income:    
Foreign currency translation(169)123 (300)1,019 
Other comprehensive (loss) income(169)123 (300)1,019 
Comprehensive income$11,801 $5,383 $15,272 $10,794 
See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.



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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity

(Dollars In Thousands)


 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated
Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Treasury Stock

 

Comprehensive

 

Retained

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Loss

 

Earnings

 

Total

 

Balance at September 30, 2022

 

35,724,057

 

$

36

 

$

258,275

 

 

(3,813,199

)

$

(62,554

)

$

(10,285

)

$

(30,936

)

$

154,536

 

Net Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,967

 

$

3,967

 

Exercise of common stock options, grants of restricted stock awards, and vesting of restricted stock units

 

190,119

 

 

 

 

495

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

495

 

Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards

 

(14,536

)

 

 

 

(244

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(244

)

Common stock repurchase

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(531,819

)

 

(7,199

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7,199

)

Stock compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

2,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,126

 

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,273

 

 

 

 

1,273

 

Balance at December 31, 2022

 

35,899,640

 

$

36

 

$

260,653

 

 

(4,345,018

)

$

(69,754

)

$

(9,012

)

$

(26,970

)

$

154,953

 






 Common StockTreasury Stock
 SharesAmountAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
SharesAmountAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
(Unaudited)
Balance at September 30, 202135,457,095 $35 $252,017 (2,222,083)$(36,628)$(9,011)$(71,398)$135,015 
Net income— — — — — — 3,602 3,602 
Exercise of stock options, grants of restricted stock awards, and vesting of restricted stock units            131,070 — — — — — 
Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards(40,239)— (851)— — — — (851)
Forfeitures of restricted stock awards(14,855)— — — — — — — 
Common stock repurchased— — — (147,185)(2,963)— — (2,963)
Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options— — 100 (4,678)(100)— — — 
Stock compensation expense— — 2,270 — — — — 2,270 
Foreign currency translation and other— — — — — (131)136 
Balance at December 31, 202135,533,071 $36 $253,536 (2,373,946)$(39,691)$(9,142)$(67,660)$137,079 
Net income— — — — — — 11,970 11,970 
Exercise of stock options, grants of restricted stock awards, and vesting of restricted stock units320,943 — — — — — — — 
Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards(47,124)— (958)— — — — (958)
Forfeitures of restricted stock awards(242,902)— — — — — — — 
Common stock repurchased— — — (1,011,881)(17,035)— — (17,035)
Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options— — — — — — — — 
Stock compensation expense— — 2,102 — — — — 2,102 
Foreign currency translation— — — — — (169)— (169)
Balance at March 31, 202235,563,988 $36 $254,680 (3,385,827)$(56,726)$(9,311)$(55,690)$132,989 


See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars In Thousands)


 Six Months Ended March 31,
 20222021
(Unaudited)
Operating activities  
Net income$15,572 $9,775 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:  
Depreciation and amortization4,906 3,541 
Stock compensation expense4,272 3,990 
Inventory adjustment to net realizable value98 — 
Provision for doubtful accounts11 175 
Deferred tax provision1,590 64 
Gain on disposal of property and equipment(13)44 
Gain on termination of lease(240)— 
Impairment of long-lived and other assets31 203 
Change in fair value of earn-out liability(8,500)— 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
Accounts receivable(637)(594)
Inventory(709)(7,517)
Prepaid and deferred taxes(3)57 
Prepaid expenses and other assets(1,230)(1,358)
Operating lease assets and liabilities422 (52)
Accounts payable393 14,947 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(8,121)2,003 
Deferred revenue442 916 
Payables to sellers7,149 5,383 
Other liabilities(806)(262)
Net cash provided by operating activities14,627 31,315 
Investing activities  
Cash paid for business acquisition, net of cash acquired(11,164)— 
Purchases of property and equipment, including capitalized software(3,572)(2,418)
Increase in intangibles(8)(21)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment17 35 
Proceeds from promissory note— 824 
Net cash used by investing activities(14,727)(1,580)
Financing activities  
Payments of the principal portion of finance lease liabilities(51)(17)
Payment of debt issuance costs(91)— 
Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards(1,809)(3,202)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options— 351 
Common stock repurchased(19,998)(16,143)
Net cash used by financing activities(21,949)(19,011)
Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents(22)853 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents(22,071)11,577 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period106,335 76,036 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$84,264 $87,613 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information  
Cash paid for income taxes, net$350 $508 
Non-cash: Earnout liability for acquisition activity$19,500 $— 
Non-cash: Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options$100 $1,502 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,967

 

 

$

3,602

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

2,764

 

 

 

2,302

 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

2,081

 

 

 

2,280

 

Inventory adjustment to net realizable value

 

 

 

 

 

98

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

15

 

 

 

11

 

Deferred tax expense

 

 

1,181

 

 

 

881

 

Gain on disposal of property and equipment

 

 

(45

)

 

 

(6

)

Gain on disposal of lease assets

 

 

 

 

 

(205

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

3,954

 

 

 

(1,795

)

Inventory

 

 

(4,680

)

 

 

(855

)

Prepaid taxes and tax refund receivable

 

 

(202

)

 

 

35

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

 

(999

)

 

 

(1,137

)

Operating lease assets and liabilities

 

 

(65

)

 

 

214

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(10,416

)

 

 

(8,815

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

(1,744

)

 

 

(5,193

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

(417

)

 

 

60

 

Payables to sellers

 

 

(5,935

)

 

 

11,199

 

Other liabilities

 

 

(120

)

 

 

(805

)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

 

 

(10,659

)

 

 

1,871

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment, including capitalized software

 

 

(1,212

)

 

 

(1,964

)

Cash paid for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

(11,063

)

Purchase of short-term investments

 

 

(1,847

)

 

 

 

Other investing activities, net

 

 

44

 

 

 

6

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(3,015

)

 

 

(13,021

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments of the principal portion of finance lease liabilities

 

 

(25

)

 

 

(27

)

Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards

 

 

(244

)

 

 

(851

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net of tax

 

 

496

 

 

 

 

Common stock repurchases

 

 

(7,199

)

 

 

(2,963

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(6,972

)

 

 

(3,841

)

Effect of exchange rate differences on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

690

 

 

 

(23

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(19,956

)

 

 

(15,014

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

96,122

 

 

 

106,335

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

76,166

 

 

$

91,321

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid (received) for income taxes, net

 

$

159

 

 

$

(28

)

Non-cash: Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

$

100

 

Non-cash: Earnout liability for acquisition activity

 

 

 

 

$

26,900

 

See accompanying notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


1.
Organization

Organization


Liquidity Services, Inc. (the(Liquidity Services, the Company) is a leading global commerce company providing trusted marketplace platforms that power the circular economy. We create a better future for organizations, individuals, and the planet by capturing and unleashing the intrinsic value of surplus. We connect millions of buyers and thousands of sellers through our leading auction marketplaces, search engines, asset management software, and related services. Our comprehensive solutions enable the transparent, efficient, sustainable recovery of value from excess items owned by business and government sellers.


Our business delivers value to shareholders by unleashing the intrinsic value of surplus through our marketplace platforms. These platforms ignite and enable a self-reinforcing cycle of value creation where buyers and sellers attract one another in growing numbers. The result of this cycle is a continuous flow of goods that becomes increasingly valuable as more participants join the platforms, thereby creating positive network effects that benefit sellers, buyers, and shareholders.

Results from our operations are organized into 4four reportable segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), Capital Assets Group (CAG), GovDeals, and Machinio. See Note 14 - Segment Informationfor more information.information regarding our segments.


We wereLiquidity Services was incorporated in Delaware in November 1999 as Liquidation.com, Inc. and commenced operations in early 2000.


On November 1, 2021, the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Bid4Assets, Inc. (Bid4Assets), a Maryland corporation based in Silver Spring, MD. Bid4Assets auctions distressed real estate for the federal government, sheriffs, county tax-collectors, financial institutions and real estate funds. See Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition for more information regarding this transaction.

The Company's operations are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are associated with technology-oriented companies, including, but not limited to, the Company's dependence on use of the Internet; the effect of general business and economic trends including the extent and duration ofany future economic impact from the COVID-19 pandemic;pandemic, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, inflationary pressures, and impacts from interest rate changes; the Company's susceptibility to rapid technological change; actual and potential competition by entities with greater financial and other resources; and the potential for the commercial sellers from which the Company derives a significant portion of its inventory to change the way they conduct their disposition of surplus assets or to otherwise terminate or not renew their contracts with the Company.


2.
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies


Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal, recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, have been included, and intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation. The information disclosed in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for these periods is unaudited. Operating results for the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2022,2023, or for any future period.


Use of Estimates


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. For the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, these estimates required the Company to make assumptions about the extent and duration of continued restrictions on cross-border transactions and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, and other disruptions on macroeconomic conditions and, in turn, the Company's results of operations. As there remains uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company will continue to update its assumptions as conditions change. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates.


Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets reflect an estimate of expenses that will be reimbursed upon settlement with a seller. The contract asset balance was $$0.80.9 million as of MarchDecember 31, 2022, and $0.6$0.9 million as of September 30, 2021,2022, and is included in the line item Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


Contract liabilities reflect obligations to provide services for which the Company has already received consideration, and generally arise from up-front payments received in connection with Machinio's subscription services. The contract liability balance was $5.1$4.0 million as of MarchDecember 31, 2022, and $4.6$4.4 million as of September 30, 2021,2022, and is included in the line item Deferred revenue on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Of the September 30, 2021,2022, contract liability balance, $3.4$2.2 million was earned as Feeother fee revenue during the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022.


Performance obligations for Machinio'sFor the Company's Machinio segment, the performance obligation has been identified as the stand ready obligation to provide access to the Machinio subscription services, are satisfiedwhich it satisfies over time and recognizes as other fee revenues in the Company providesline item Consignment and other fee revenues on the services over the termCondensed Consolidated Statements of the subscription.Operations. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company hasMachinio segment had a remaining performance obligation of $5.1 million for these subscription services, and$4.0 million; the Company expects to recognize the substantial majority of that amount as Fee revenueother fee revenues over the next 12 months.
months
.

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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)

Contract Costs


Contract costs relate to sales commissions paid on subscription contracts that are capitalized.capitalized within our Machinio segment. Contract costs are amortized over the expected life of the customer contract. The contract cost balance wwas $1.8 million as $1.8 million as of MarchDecember 31, 2022, and $1.6$1.8 million as of September 30, 2021,2022, and is included in the line itemsitem Prepaid expenses and other current assets, and Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Amortization expense was $$0.3 million and $0.5 million during the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, and $0.2 million and $0.3 million $during the three and six months ended March 31, 2021.


Other Assets - Promissory Note

On September 30, 2015, the Company sold certain assets related to its Jacobs Trading business to Tanager Acquisitions, LLC (Tanager). In connection with the disposition, Tanager assumed certain liabilities related to the Jacobs Trading business. Tanager issued a $12.3 million five-year interest-bearing promissory note to the Company.

On October 10, 2019, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement and Amendment to Note, Security Agreement and Guaranty Agreement (the "Forbearance Agreement") with Tanager (now known as Jacobs Trading, LLC) and certain of its affiliates (collectively, "JTC"). In exchange for additional collateral, security, and a higher interest rate, the Company granted JTC a new repayment schedule that requires quarterly payments to be made from August 2020 to August 2023. Upon execution of the Forbearance Agreement, JTC repaid $2.5 million in principal plus $0.4 million in accrued interest. As of March 31, 2021, JTC had repaid $7.7 million of the $12.3 million owed to the Company and had an outstanding principal balance of $4.6 million.

On May 12, 2021, the Company entered into the First Amendment to the Forbearance Agreement with JTC, providing JTC with full satisfaction and discharge from its indebtedness upon receipt of a $3.5 million0.2 payment made on May 17, 2021. As a result, the Company recorded a $1.1 million loss as a component of Other operating expenses in its Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the three months ended June 30, 2021, representing the difference between the $4.6 million outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest and the $3.5 million payment received. There was no impact on the unaudited financial statements from this transaction as of and for the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.March 31, 2021.


Risk Associated with Certain Concentrations


For the majority of buyers that receive goods before payment to the Company is made, credit evaluations are performed. However, for the remaining buyers, goods are not shipped before payment is made, and as a result the Company is not subject to significant collection risk from those buyers.

For consignment sales transactions, funds are typically collected from buyers and are held by the Company on the sellers' behalf. The funds are included in Cash and cash equivalents on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company releases the funds to the seller, less the Company's commission and other fees due, through Accounts payable after the buyer has accepted the goods or within 30 days, depending on the state where the buyer and seller conduct business.


Financial instruments that potentially subjectsubje5ct the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash in banks within interest bearing and earnings allowance checking accounts, as well as cash equivalent money market funds, all of which may at times exceed federally insured limits (FDIC and/or SIPC), and Accounts receivable. The Company deposits its cash in interest bearing checking accounts, acquires cash equivalent money market funds, and holds short-term investments designated as held-to-maturity investment securities, each with financial institutions that the Company considers to be of high credit quality.


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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)



Additionally, the Company has multiple vendor contracts with Amazon.com, Inc. under which the Company acquires and sells commercial merchandise. The property purchased under these contracts with Amazon.com, Inc. represented 51.7%57.3% and 61.2%60.5% of consolidated Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 56.0% and 60.6% of consolidated Cost of goods sold for the six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. These contracts are included within the RSCG reportable segment.


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards Adopted


In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. The Company adopted the new standard on a prospective basis effective October 1, 2021. This accounting standard has not had a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (Topic 326), or Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 326. ASC 326, including all amendments and related guidance, was designed to provide financial statement users with more useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit. ASC 326 will require estimation of expected credit losses using a methodology that takes into consideration a broad range of reasonable and supportable information. The guidance will be effective for the Company beginning on October 1, 2023 and will be applied on a modified-retrospective basis, with any cumulative-effect adjustment recorded to retained earnings on the adoption date. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact ASC 326 will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and expects to estimate credit losses on its financial assets such as its Accounts receivable.accounts receivable, cash equivalent money market funds, and short-term investments. While the Company has not experienced significant credit losses historically, the materiality of the impact of adoption will depend on events and conditions as of the date of adoption, which cannot be determined conclusively at this time.


3.
3.     Bid4Assets Acquisition

On November 1, 2021, the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Bid4Assets, Inc. (Bid4Assets), a Maryland corporation. Bid4Assets is a leading online marketplace focused on conducting real property auctions for the government, including tax foreclosure sales and sheriff's sales. The results of Bid4Assets' operations are included within our GovDeals reportable segment and reporting unit.


As of March 31, 2022, the Company's purchase price allocation related to this acquisition is preliminary and subject to revisions as additional information is obtained about the facts and circumstances that existed as of the acquisition date. The revisions may have a significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. The allocation of the purchase price will be finalized once all the information that was known and knowable as of the acquisition date is obtained and analyzed, but not to exceed one year from the acquisition date.

The primary areas of the purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized relate to income and non-income taxes, and the residual goodwill. The preliminary amounts assigned to intangible assets by type for this acquisition were based upon our valuation model and historical experiences with entities with similar business characteristics. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, we recorded a measurement period adjustment of $1.1 million for the earn-out consideration fair value with a corresponding increase to goodwill, based on facts and circumstances in existence as of the effective date of the acquisition related to the discount rates associated with the expected earn-out payments. This resulted in a change to the total consideration transferred and goodwill balance seen below as compared to our previously reported preliminary purchase accounting results as of December 31, 2021.


The preliminary acquisition date fair value of the considerationconsideration transferred to the former shareholders of Bid4Assets was approximately $42.7$42.7 million consisting of $14.7$14.7 million in cash (net of working capital adjustments totaling $0.3$0.3 million) and earn-out consideration with a preliminary fair value of $28.0$28.0 million. Former shareholdersshareholders of Bid4Assets arewere eligible to receive earn-out consideration of up to $37.5$37.5 million in cash, payable based on Bid4Assets' achievement of trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets measured at the end of each calendar quarter until the quarter ended December 31, 2022.


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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The Company's preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Bid4Assets acquisition date of November 1, 2021, is as follows:

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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)

(in thousands)

 

Fair Value

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3,576

 

Intangible assets

 

 

16,500

 

Other assets

 

 

346

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

20,422

 

Payable to sellers

 

 

3,715

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

204

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

3,847

 

Total liabilities assumed

 

 

7,766

 

Net identifiable assets acquired

 

$

12,656

 

Goodwill

 

 

30,084

 

Total consideration transferred

 

$

42,739

 


(in thousands)Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents$3,576 
Intangible assets16,500 
Other assets346 
Total assets acquired20,422 
Payables to sellers3,715 
Operating lease liabilities204 
Deferred tax liabilities3,724 
Total liabilities assumed7,642 
Net identifiable assets acquired$12,780 
Goodwill29,960 
Total consideration transferred$42,739 

The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed was recorded as goodwill.Goodwill. The goodwillGoodwill associated with our acquisition includes the acquired assembled work force, and the value associated with the opportunity to leverage the workforce to continue to grow by adding additional customer relationships or new solutions in the future. Based on management's preliminary valuation of the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, goodwillGoodwill of approximately $30.0$30.1 million was recorded. The total goodwillGoodwill arising from the acquisition is included in the GovDeals reportable segment and reporting unit and is not deductible for tax purposes.


The known intangible assets acquired were determined to consist of, and preliminarily fair valued at, the following:

(in thousands)

 

Useful Life (in years)

 

Fair Value

 

Contract intangibles

 

8

 

$

13,900

 

Developed software

 

3

 

 

2,200

 

Trade name

 

3

 

400

 

Total identifiable intangible assets

 



 

$

16,500

 


Contract Intangibles

We recorded contract intangibles separately from goodwill based upon determination of the length, strength, and contractual nature of the relationship that Bid4Assets shared with its suppliers. We valued the contract intangibles using the multi-period excess earnings method, an income approach valuation model. The significant assumptions used in the income approach includes estimates about future expected cash flows from supplier contracts, the attrition rate, and the discount rate. We are amortizing the contract intangibles, preliminarily valued at $13.9 million, on a straight-line basis over a useful life of eight years, which is materially consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefit.

Developed Software

Developed software primarily consists of intellectual property of the Bid4Assets e-commerce marketplace and associated mailing lists. We valued the developed software by applying the relief-from-royalty method, an income approach valuation model. The significant assumptions used in the relief-from-royalty method include estimates about future expected cash flows from the developed software, the royalty rate, the obsolescence factor and the discount rate. We are amortizing the acquired developed technology, preliminarily valued at $2.2 million, on a straight-line basis over a useful life of three years, which is materially consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefit.

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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


Trade Name

We valued the trade name acquired using a relief-from-royalty method. The significant assumptions used in the relief-from-royalty method include future expected cash flows from the trade name, the royalty rate, and the discount rate. We are amortizing the trade name, preliminarily valued at $0.4 million, on a straight-line basis over a useful life of three years, which is materially consistent with the expected pattern of economic benefit.

Contingent Consideration

During the six monthsyear ended March 31,September 30, 2022, and as a result of the acquisition of Bid4Assets, the Company recorded preliminary contingent consideration in the amount of $28.0$28.0 million on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Through December 31, 2022, $3.5 million in earn-out payments have been made. As of December 31, 2022, the remaining earn-out fair value is $0 based upon actual performance through the final earn-out measurement period ending December 31, 2022. See further discussion of this matter within Note 11 - Fair Value Measurement.


Other Information


Revenue, net income (loss), and pro forma information related to the Bid4Assets acquisition was immaterial to the condensed consolidated financial statements and its related notes for the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021.March 31, 2022.


4.
4.     Earnings per Share

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing netNet income for the period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing netNet income for the period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive common stock outstanding during the period. The calculation of dilutedDiluted net income per share excludes all anti-dilutive common shares.


The computation of basicBasic and dilutedDiluted net income per share is as follows:


Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
2022202120222021
Numerator:
Net income$11,970 $5,260 $15,572 $9,775 
Denominator:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding32,561,903 33,491,395 32,769,057 33,332,417 
Dilutive impact of stock options, RSUs and RSAs1,442,665 2,068,352 1,613,092 1,582,132 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding34,004,568 35,559,747 34,382,149 34,914,549 
Basic income per common share$0.37 $0.16 $0.48 $0.29 
Diluted income per common share$0.35 $0.15 $0.45 $0.28 
Stock options, RSUs and RSAs excluded from income (loss) per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive
1,327,292 367,539 1,246,493 969,089 

12

 

 

Three months ended December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

3,967

 

 

$

3,602

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

31,815,160

 

 

 

32,971,709

 

Dilutive impact of stock options, RSUs and RSAs

 

 

1,122,440

 

 

 

1,897,160

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

32,937,600

 

 

 

34,868,869

 

Basic income per common share

 

 

0.12

 

 

$

0.11

 

Diluted income per common share

 

 

0.12

 

 

$

0.10

 

Stock options, RSUs and RSAs excluded from income per diluted share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive

 

 

1,906,513

 

 

 

786,593

 

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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


5.

Leases
5.    Leases

The Company has operating leases for its corporate offices, warehouses, vehicles and equipment. The operating leases have remaining terms of up to up t4.1o 4.8 years. years. Some of the leases have options to extend or terminate the leases. The exercise of such options is generally at the Company’s discretion. The lease agreements do not contain any significant residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants. The Company also subleases excess corporate office space. The Company's finance leases and related balances are not significant.


The components of lease expense are:


Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Finance lease – lease asset amortization$21 $16 $42 $32 
Finance lease – interest on lease liabilities10 10 
Operating lease cost1,434 1,249 2,912 2,655 
Operating lease impairment expense— 172 172 
Short-term lease cost64 47 117 121 
Variable lease cost (1)
169 455 553 818 
Sublease income(30)(30)(67)(106)
Total net lease cost$1,663 $1,914 $3,567 $3,702 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Finance lease – lease asset amortization

$

20

 

 

$

21

 

Finance lease – interest on lease liabilities

 

4

 

 

 

5

 

Operating lease cost

 

1,358

 

 

 

1,478

 

Operating lease impairment expense

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term lease cost

 

137

 

 

 

53

 

Variable lease cost (1)

 

375

 

 

 

384

 

Sublease income

 

(25

)

 

 

(36

)

Total net lease cost

$

1,868

 

 

$

1,905

 

(1)
Variable lease costs primarily relate to the Company's election to combine non-lease components such as common area maintenance, insurance and taxes related to its real estate leases. To a lesser extent, the Company's equipment leases have variable costs associated with usage and subsequent changes to costs based upon an index.

Maturities of lease liabilities are:

March 31, 2022
(in thousands)Operating LeasesFinance Leases
2022$2,641 $58 
20234,782 117 
20243,882 98 
20253,176 69 
20262,139 66 
Thereafter396 12 
Total lease payments (1)
$17,016 $420 
Less: imputed interest (2)
(1,879)(44)
Total lease liabilities$15,137 $376 


 

December 31, 2022

 

 

Operating Leases

 

 

Finance Leases

 

2023

$

4,023

 

 

$

87

 

2024

 

4,461

 

 

 

97

 

2025

 

3,674

 

 

 

68

 

2026

 

2,235

 

 

 

65

 

2027

 

420

 

 

 

12

 

Thereafter

 

 

 

 

 

Total lease payments (1)

$

14,814

 

 

$

329

 

Less: imputed interest (2)

 

(1,347

)

 

 

(29

)

Total lease liabilities

$

13,467

 

 

$

301

 

(1)
The weighted average remainingremaining lease term is 3.83.1 years for operating leases and 4.03.4 years for finance leases.
(2)
The weighted average discount rate is 6.4%6.2% for operating leases and 5.5%5.6% for finance leases.

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information related to leases are:

Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)20222021
Cash paid for amounts included in operating lease liabilities$2,060 $2,251 
Cash paid for amounts included in finance lease liabilities51 17 
Non-cash: lease liabilities arising from new operating lease assets obtained3,158 885 
Non-cash: lease liabilities arising from new finance lease assets obtained179 — 
Non-cash: adjustments to lease assets and liabilities1
(198)3,286 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Cash paid for amounts included in operating lease liabilities

$

1,205

 

 

$

1,060

 

Cash paid for amounts included in finance lease liabilities

$

25

 

 

$

27

 

Non-cash: lease liabilities arising from new operating lease assets obtained

 

 

 

$

3,224

 

Non-cash: lease liabilities arising from new finance lease assets obtained

 

 

 

$

179

 

Non-cash: adjustments to lease assets and liabilities

 

 

 

$

(205

)

(1)
These include adjustments due to lease modifications, renewals, and other related adjustments.
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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)

6.

Goodwill
6.    Goodwill

The carrying value and changes in the carrying value of goodwill attributable to each reportable segment were as follows:

(in thousands)CAGGovDealsMachinioTotal
Balance at September 30, 2020$21,550 $23,731 $14,558 $59,839 
Translation adjustments33 — — 33 
Balance at September 30, 2021$21,583 $23,731 $14,558 $59,872 
Bid4Assets acquisition (see Note 3)— 29,960 — 29,960 
Translation adjustments(141)— — (141)
Balance at March 31, 2022$21,442 $53,691 $14,558 $89,691 

The increase in the goodwill balance of approximately $30.0 million at the GovDeals reportable segment 

(in thousands)

GovDeals

 

CAG

 

Machinio

 

Total

 

September 30, 2021

$

23,731

 

$

21,583

 

$

14,558

 

$

59,872

 

Addition: Bid4Assets acquisition

 

30,083

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,083

 

Translation adjustments

 

 

 

(1,045

)

 

 

 

(1,045

)

September 30, 2022

 

53,814

 

 

20,538

 

 

14,558

 

 

88,910

 

Translation adjustments

 

 

 

435

 

 

 

 

435

 

December 31, 2022

$

53,814

 

$

20,973

 

$

14,558

 

$

89,345

 

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during the six months ended March 31, 2022, is dueNotes to the Bid4Assets acquisition. See Note 3Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)Bid4Assets Acquisition

 for further information.


Goodwill is tested for impairment at the beginning of the fourth quarter and during interim periods whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. As discussed in Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements, the fair value of the Bid4Assets earn-out liability declined by $8.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022, due to timing changes impacting the level of auction events and transactions that are expected to occur during the earn-out period ending December 31, 2022. These timing changes have not reflected substantive changes to the long-term outlook for real estate sales within the GovDeals segment and were not considered a triggering event for testing goodwill or long-lived assets for impairment as of March 31, 2022. The Company has also continued to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest rate changes, elevated inflationary levels, and other ongoing macroeconomic disruptions on the recoverability of its goodwill. The Company did not identify any indicators of impairment that required an interim goodwill impairment test during the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022.


7.
7.    Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following:
  March 31, 2022September 30, 2021
(in thousands)Useful
Life
(in years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Contract intangibles6 - 817,000 (2,661)14,339 3,100 (1,679)1,421 
Technology3 - 55,300 (2,387)2,913 2,700 (1,755)945 
Patent and trademarks3 - 102,368 (1,411)957 2,360 (1,273)1,087 
Total intangible assets $24,668 $(6,459)$18,209 $8,160 $(4,707)$3,453 

The gross carrying amount of total intangible assets increased by $16.5 million during the six months ended March 31, 2022 due to the Bid4Assets acquisition. The acquired developed software and trade name are included in the above line items of Technology and Patent and trademarks, respectively. See Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition

 for further information.

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2022

 

 

September 30, 2022

 

(in thousands)

 

Useful
Life
(in years)

 

Gross
Carrying
Amount

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Net
Carrying
Amount

 

 

Gross
Carrying
Amount

 

 

Accumulated
Amortization

 

 

Net
Carrying
Amount

 

Contract intangibles

 

6 - 8

 

$

17,000

 

 

$

(4,352

)

 

$

12,648

 

 

$

17,000

 

 

$

(3,789

)

 

$

13,211

 

Technology

 

3 - 5

 

 

5,300

 

 

 

(3,441

)

 

 

1,859

 

 

 

5,300

 

 

 

(3,089

)

 

 

2,211

 

Patent and trademarks

 

7 - 10

 

 

2,381

 

 

 

(1,636

)

 

 

745

 

 

 

2,381

 

 

 

(1,569

)

 

 

812

 

Total intangible assets, net

 

 

 

$

24,681

 

 

$

(9,429

)

 

$

15,252

 

 

$

24,681

 

 

$

(8,447

)

 

$

16,234

 


Future expected amortization of intangible assets at MarchDecember 31, 2022, is as follows:

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Years ending September 30,

 

Expected Future Amortization

 

Remainder of 2023

 

$

2,808

 

2024

 

 

3,252

 

2025

 

 

2,012

 

2026

 

 

1,767

 

2027 and thereafter

 

 

5,413

 

Total

 

$

15,252

 

(in thousands)Expected Amortization Expense
Years ending September 30,
Remainder of 2022$1,967 
20233,791 
20243,253 
20252,013 
2026 and thereafter7,185 
Total$18,209 

Intangible asset amortization expense was $1.0$1.0 million and $0.3$0.8 million for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and $1.8 million and $0.7 million for the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Notes The increase in intangible amortization expense was primarily due to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)
Bid4Assets acquisition as consummated on November 1, 2021.



The Company has continued to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, interest rate changes, elevated inflationary levels, ongoing macroeconomic disruptions, and the subsequent financial performance of Bid4Assets, on the recoverability of its long-lived assets. The Company did not identify any indicators of impairment requiring an interim impairment test on material long-lived assets during the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022.2022


8.
8.    Income Taxes


The Company’s interim effective income tax rate is based on management’s best current estimate of the Company's expected annual effective income tax rate. The Company recorded pre-tax income in the first sixthree months of fiscal year 20222023 and its corresponding effective tax rate is 11.7%22.5% compared to 6.7%21.3% for the first sixthree months of fiscal year 2021.2022. The change in the effective tax rate for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, as compared to the same period in the prior year was primarily due to state and foreign taxes, and the utilization of net operating losses. The effective tax rate differed from the U.S. statutory federal rate of 21%21% primarily as a result of the impact of foreign, state, and local income taxes and permanent tax adjustments.


The Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) was enacted on August 16, 2022. The IRA includes provisions imposing a

1% excise tax on share repurchases that occur after December 31, 2022, and introduces a 15% corporate alternative minimum tax (“CAMT”) on adjusted financial statement income. The CAMT will be effective for us beginning in fiscal year 2024. We currently are not expecting the IRA to have a material adverse impact on our financial statements.

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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)

The Company applies the authoritative guidance related to uncertainty in income taxes. ASC 740,Income Taxes, states that a benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, on the basis of technical merits. The Company identified no new uncertain tax positions duringDuring the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022.2022, the Company recorded a benefit of $0.1 million due to the reduction of unrecognized tax benefits related to foreign operations. The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various state and local jurisdictions and in foreign jurisdictions, primarily Canada and the United Kingdom. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company has no open income tax examinations in the U.S. and the statute of limitations for years prior to 20182019 is now closed. However, certain tax attribute carryforwards that were generated prior to fiscal year 20182019 may be adjusted upon examination by tax authorities if they are utilized.


9.
9.     Debt


On February 10, 2022, the Company entered into a credit facility agreement (Credit Agreement) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Terms of the Credit Agreement provide for revolving loans (Line of Credit) up to a maximum aggregate principal amount of $25.0$25.0 million with a $10.0$10.0 million sublimit for standby letters of credit. The Credit Agreement ends on March 31, 2024, at which time any remaining amounts outstanding arewill become due immediately.


The applicable interest rate on any draws under the Line of Credit is a variable rate per annum equal to the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in effect plus a margin ranging from 1.25%1.25% to 1.75%1.75%. Interest is payable monthly. The Company pays an Unused Commitment Fee (as fined in the Credit Agreement), on a quarterly basis, equal to 0.05%0.05% per annum on the daily amount of the available, but unused, balance on the Line of Credit available, but unused.Credit. The Company also pays a LetterLine of Credit Fee (as defined in the Credit Agreement), on a quarterly basis, equal to 1.25%1.25% on the daily amount available to be drawn for standby letters of credit. Interest incurred on any draws under the Line of Credit, as well as the Unused Commitment Fee and Letter of Credit Fee, are included within Interest and other income,expense (income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.


The Company may draw upon the Line of Credit for general corporate purposes. Repayments of any borrowings under the Line of Credit shall become available for redraw at any time by the Company.


The Credit Agreement contains certain financial and non-financial restrictive covenants including, among others, the requirement to maintain a minimum level of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The Credit Agreement contains a number of affirmative and restrictive covenants including limitations on mergers, consolidations and dissolutions, investments and acquisitions, indebtedness and liens, and dividends and other restricted payments. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company was in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement.


During the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company did not make any draws under the Credit Agreement. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement.

During the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, interest expense incurred by the Company under the Credit Agreement was immaterial to the condensedcondensed consolidated financial statements.

10.
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10.    Stockholders’ Equity

The changes in stockholders’ equity for the prior year comparable period isare as follows:


 Common StockTreasury Stock
(dollars in thousands)SharesAmountAdditional
Paid-in
Capital
SharesAmountAccumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Accumulated
Deficit
Total
Balance at September 30, 202034,082,406 $34 $247,892 $(547,508)$(3,983)$(9,782)$(122,346)$111,815 
Net income— — — — — — 4,514 4,514 
Exercise of stock options, grants of restricted stock awards, and vesting of restricted stock units151,845 — 197 — — — — 197 
Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards(7,703)— (57)— — — — (57)
Forfeitures of restricted stock awards(13,733)— — — — — — — 
Common stock repurchased— — — (309,496)(4,103)— — (4,103)
Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options— — 169 (9,384)(169)— — — 
Stock compensation expense— — 1,801 — — — — 1,801 
Foreign currency translation— — — — — 896 — 896 
Balance at December 31, 202034,212,815 $34 $250,002 $(866,388)$(8,255)$(8,886)$(117,832)$115,063 
Net income— — — — — — 5,260 5,260 
Exercise of stock options, grants of restricted stock awards, and vesting of restricted stock units1,079,955 154 — — — — 155 
Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards(177,463)— (3,145)— — — — (3,145)
Common stock repurchased— — — (647,583)(12,040)— — (12,040)
Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options— — 1,333 (73,228)(1,333)— — — 
Stock compensation expense— — 1,522 — — — — 1,522 
Foreign currency translation— — — — — 123 — 123 
Balance at March 31, 202135,115,307 $35 $249,866 $(1,587,199)$(21,628)$(8,763)$(112,572)$106,938 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Accumulated
Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

Paid-in

 

Treasury Stock

 

Comprehensive

 

Retained

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Capital

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Loss

 

Earnings

 

Total

 

Balance at September 30, 2021

 

35,457,095

 

$

35

 

$

252,017

 

 

(2,222,083

)

$

(36,628

)

$

(9,011

)

$

(71,398

)

$

135,015

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,602

 

 

3,602

 

Exercise of stock options, grants of restricted stock awards, and vesting of restricted stock units

 

131,070

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

Taxes paid associated with net settlement of stock compensation awards

 

(40,239

)

 

 

 

(851

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(851

)

Forfeitures of restricted stock awards

 

(14,855

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock repurchased

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(147,185

)

 

(2,963

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,963

)

Common stock surrendered in the exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

 

100

 

 

(4,678

)

 

(100

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

2,270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,270

 

Foreign currency translation and other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(131

)

 

136

 

 

5

 

Balance at December 31, 2021

 

35,533,071

 

$

36

 

$

253,536

 

 

(2,373,946

)

$

(39,691

)

$

(9,142

)

$

(67,660

)

$

137,079

 


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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)



Stock Compensation Incentive Plans

The Company has several incentive plans under which stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), restricted stock awards (RSAs), and cash-settled stock appreciation rights (SARs) have been issued, including the Third Amended and Restated 2006 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (LTIP), and a plan and private placement issuances related to the Company’s acquisition of Machinio and Bid4Assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company's shareholders approved an amendment to the LTIP to increase the numberAs of shares of common stock reserved for issuance from 19,100,000 to 20,300,000. Accordingly, as of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company has reserved a total of 20,300,000 shares of its common stock for exercises of stock options, vesting of RSUs, and grants of RSAs under these plans. Vesting of RSUs and grants of RSAs count as 1.5x1.5x shares against the plan reserves. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022,, 2,350,615 sh968,585ares shares of common stock remained available for use under the LTIP.


Stock Compensation Expense


The table below presents the components of share-based compensation expense (in thousands):


Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
2022202120222021
Equity-classified awards:
Stock options$534 $844 $1,591 $1,729 
RSUs & RSAs1,569 678 2,782 1,594 
Total equity-classified awards$2,103 $1,522 $4,373 $3,323 
Liability-classified awards:
SARs(111)239 (101)667 
Total stock compensation expense:$1,992 $1,761 $4,272 $3,990 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Equity-classified awards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options

 

$

475

 

 

$

1,077

 

RSUs & RSAs

 

 

1,651

 

 

 

1,193

 

Total Equity-classified award

 

 

2,126

 

 

 

2,270

 

Liability-classified awards:

 

 

 

 

 

 

SARs

 

 

(44

)

 

 

10

 

Total stock compensation expense:

 

$

2,081

 

 

$

2,280

 


The table below presents the components of share-based compensation expense by line item within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Stock-compensation expense by function

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technology and operations

 

$

256

 

 

$

303

 

Sales and marketing

 

 

508

 

 

 

490

 

General and administrative

 

 

1,317

 

 

 

1,487

 

Total stock compensation expense:

 

$

2,081

 

 

$

2,280

 


Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
2022202120222021
Stock Compensation Expense by Line Item
Technology and operations$282 $257 $585 $624 
Sales and marketing542 454 1,032 1,034 
General and administrative1,168 1,050 2,655 2,332 
Total stock compensation expense:$1,992 $1,761 $4,272 $3,990 
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Stock Options and RSUs & RSAs


The following table presents stock option and RSUs & RSAs grant activity:



 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2022

 

Stock Options granted:

 



 

Options containing only service conditions:

 

 

175,910

 

Weighted average exercise price

 

$

14.42

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

 

$

7.48

 



 



 

Options containing performance conditions:

 

 

175,910

 

Weighted average exercise price

 

$

14.42

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

 

$

7.48

 



 



 

RSUs & RSAs granted:

 



 

RSUs & RSAs containing only service conditions:

 

 

425,430

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

 

$

15.15

 



 



 

RSUs & RSAs containing performance conditions:

 

 

288,420

 

Weighted average grant date fair value

 

$

15.15

 


Six Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Stock Options granted:
Options containing only service conditions:131,712 
Weighted average exercise price$22.13 
Weighted average grant date fair value$10.83 
Options containing performance or market conditions:129,945 
Weighted average exercise price$22.17 
Weighted average grant date fair value$10.30 
RSUs & RSAs granted:
RSUs & RSAs containing only service conditions:1
354,934 
Weighted average grant date fair value$21.78 
RSUs & RSAs containing performance or market conditions:1
451,085 
Weighted average grant date fair value$18.84 
________________
1 55,000 RSUs containing service conditions and 70,000 RSUs containing performance conditions were granted by private placement.

The stock options and RSUs & RSAs containing only service conditions will vest over a four-year service period. The stock options and RSUs & RSAs containing performance conditions will vest upon the achievement of specified financial targets of the Company, a segment, or a division of a segment. The stock options and RSUs & RSAs containing market conditions will vest upon the achievement of specified increases in the Company’s share price. Vesting is measured the first day of each fiscal quarter over the four-yearthree-year terms of the awards, starting with the first fiscal quarter after the first anniversary of the grant date, based upon the trailing 20-days average of the Company’s share price.
date.


The range of assumptions used to determine the fair value of stock options containing only service conditions using the Black-ScholesBlack-Scholes option-pricing model during the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, were as follows:


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Six Months Ended

March 31, 2022
Dividend yield— 
Expected volatility57.0% - 61.2%
Risk-free interest rate1.1% - 1.8%
Expected term4.5 - 7.4 years

The range of assumptions used to determine the fair value of stock options and RSUs & RSAs containing market conditions using Monte Carlo simulations during the six months ended March 31, 2022, were as follows:

Six Months Ended
March 31, 2022
Dividend yield— 
Expected volatility57.2% - 62.9%
Risk-free interest rate1.1% - 1.5%
Expected holding period (% of remaining term)29.4% - 100.0%

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Three Months Ended

December 31, 2022

Dividend yield

Expected volatility

62.05% - 62.16%

Risk-free interest rate

3.82% - 3.88%

Expected term

4.48 - 5 years


SARs


SARs

During the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company did notnot issue any SARs, 6,725SARs. 8,900 SARs were exercised requiring the Company to make cash payments of less than $0.1 million, and 3,250 SARs were canceled.$0.1 million. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022,, 32,07015,250 SARs were outstanding.


Share Repurchase Program


From time to time, we may be authorized to repurchase issued and outstanding shares of our common stock under a share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors. Share repurchases may be made through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market conditions. The repurchase program may be discontinued or suspended at any time and will be funded using our available cash.


TheAs of September 30, 2022, the Company had no$6.6 million remaining share repurchase authorization as of September 30, 2021. authorization.

On December 6, 2021,2022, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase plan of up to $20$8.4 million of the Company's outstandingoutstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2023. 2024.

The Company repurchased 1,011,881531,819 shares for $17.0 million, and 1,159,066 shares for $20.0$7.2 million during the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, respectively.2022. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company had no$7.8 million of remaining authorization to repurchase shares.


Other Share Repurchases

Separate from the share repurchase program, our stock incentive plans allow for participants to exercise stock options by surrendering shares of common stock equivalent in value to the exercise price due.


During the three months ended March 31, 2022, 0 shares of common stock were surrendered by participants in the exercise of stock options. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, participants surrendered 73,228 shares of common stock in the exercise of stock options. During the six months ended March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, participants surrendered 4,678 and 82,612 shares of common stock, respectively, in the exercise of stock options. Any shares surrendered to the Company in this manner are not available for future grant.

During the three months ended December 31, 2022, no shares of common stock were surrendered by participants in the exercise of stock options.


11.
11.    Fair Value Measurement


The Company measures and records certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis. Authoritative guidance issued by the FASB establishes a fair value hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:

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

Level 2: Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3: Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by the Company, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

Cash and cash equivalents. The Company held no money market funds considered cash equivalents at March 31, 2022, while it held $40.0had $15.2 million and $22.0 million of money market funds considered cash equivalents at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2021. The decrease in money market funds held during the period was a result of the Company's movement of excess cash balances to higher yield product offerings in interest bearing and earnings allowance checking accounts.


There were no money market fund2022, respectively. These assets to measure at fair value at March 31, 2022. Money market funds held at September 30, 2021, were measured at fair value at December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2022, and were classified as Level 1 assets within the fair value hierarchy. There were no transfers between levels during the periods presented.


Contingent consideration

. During the three and six monthsyear ended March 31,September 30, 2022, and as a result of the acquisition of Bid4Assets, Inc. (Bid4Assets), the Company recorded preliminary fair value of contingent consideration in the amount of $$28.0 million million on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.Sheets as of the acquisition date. The contingent consideration is was based on Bid4Assets' achievement of trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets measured at the end of each calendar quarter until the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The liability for this consideration is included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.


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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The Company fair valued the earn-out consideration using Monte Carlo valuation method. The fair value measurements utilized were classified as Level 3 assets within the fair value hierarchy under the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements, and ASC 805, Business Combinations. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy included estimated results of operations over the earn-out period, volatility of gross profit and operating expenses, and the discount rate. The earn-out consideration was preliminarily valued at approximately $28.0 million at the acquisition date. Fair value of the earn-out consideration will be remeasured at the end of each calendar quarter until December 31, 2022.

The changes in earn-out liability measured at fair value for which the Company has used Level 3 inputs to determine fair value during the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, is as follows (in thousands):


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Contingent
Consideration

Balance at September 30, 20212022

$

Earn-out from business acquisitionChange in fair value

26,900 

Balance at December 31, 20212022

$

26,900 

Measurement period adjustment

1,100 
Change in fair value(8,500)
Balance at March 31, 2022$19,500 


Through December 31, 2022, $

During3.5 million in earn-out payments have been made. As of September 30, 2022, the earn-out fair value was estimated to be $three months ended March 31, 20220, we recorded based upon a measurement period adjustmentMonte Carlo simulation of $1.1 millionforecasted EBITDA for the earn-out consideration fair value with a corresponding increase to goodwill, based on facts and circumstances in existence as of the effective date of the acquisition related to the discount rates associated with the expected earn-out payments. See further discussion in Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the fair value of the earn-out liability was reduced by $8.5 million to $19.5 million, due to a decline in the auction events and transactions that are expected to be completed during the earn-outfinal measurement period ending December 31, 2022. This change resulted from events occurring subsequent to

As of December 31, 2022, the November 1, 2021, acquisition date and therefore were not known nor knowable at that time. These events include extended timelines to advance legislation that allows for online auctions of foreclosed real estate in certain target markets, and other client specific delays in bringing foreclosed real estate to auction.


This change inremaining earn-out fair value was recorded as a gain within Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs inis $0 based upon actual performance through the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The $19.5 million infinal earn-out liability as of Marchmeasurement period ending December 31, 2022, is recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
2022.
During the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, Bid4Assets achieved certain of the trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets such that payout totaling $3.5 million to former Bid4Assets shareholders is expected to be made by the Company during the third quarter of fiscal 2022.


Other Information

. When valuing its Level 3 liability, management's estimation of fair value is based on the best information available in the circumstances and may incorporate management's own assumptions around market demand which could involve a level of judgment, taking into consideration a combination of internal and external factors. Changes in the fair value of the Company's Level 3 liability are recorded in Other operating (income) expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.


The Company’s financial assets and liabilities not measured at fair value are cash, short-term investments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. The Company believes the carrying values of these instruments approximate fair value.

As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company had no non-financial instruments measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis other than fair value measurements associated with the preliminary purchase accounting for Bid4Assets. See Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition for more information. As of December 31, 2022, and September 30, 2021,2022, the Company did notnot have any material assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.


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12.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan


Certain employees of Liquidity Services UK Limited (GoIndustry), which the Company acquired in July 2012, are covered by the Henry Butcher Pension Fund and Life Assurance Scheme (the Scheme), a qualified defined benefit pension plan. The Company guarantees GoIndustry's performance on all present and future obligations to make payments to the Scheme for up to a maximum of £10£10 million British pounds. The Scheme was closed to new members on January 1, 2002.


The net periodic (benefit) is recognized within Interest and other income,(income), net in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and for the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022 and 2021, included the following components:

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Service cost

 

$

 

 

$

 

Interest cost

 

 

196

 

 

$

132

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(216

)

 

 

(235

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

 

6

 

 

 

5

 

Settlement loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net periodic benefit

 

$

(14

)

 

$

(98

)


 Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Interest cost$130 $94 $262 $201 
Expected return on plan assets(232)(198)(467)(392)
Amortization of prior service cost10 11 
Total net periodic (benefit)$(97)$(98)$(195)$(180)

13.
Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies

The Company reserves for contingent liabilities based on ASC 450, Contingencies, when it determines that a liability is probable and reasonably estimable.

From time to time, the Company may become involved in litigation relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of the business. However, unless otherwise noted, there are no claims or actions pending or threatened against the Company that, if adversely determined, would in the Company's management's judgment have a material adverse effect on the Company.


Former Employee Matters


In May 2021, the Company’s former Vice President, Human Resources filed a complaint against the Company in federal court in Montgomery County, Maryland, alleging wrongful termination on the basis of gender, race, and age. The parties have completed the discovery phase of this case. On April 4, 2022, the Company filed a motion for summary judgment. The court granted the motion with respect to the age discrimination claim but denied the motion with respect to the race and gender discrimination claims. The Company believes this claim isthe remaining claims are without merit and cannot estimate a range of potential liability, if any, at this time. The Company’s employment practices liability insurance carrier, CNA, has accepted tender of this claim.

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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)

In October 2021, the Company’s former Chief Marketing Officer (the “Former CMO”) filed a claim with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”), alleging wrongful termination on the basis of race and age and that the Company retaliated against him. The Company submitted its position statement to the EEOC on February 8, 2022. To date, the EEOC has not taken any action in connection with the Former CMO’s claim. On December 28, 2022, the Former CMO filed a complaint in federal court in Montgomery County, Maryland, which contains the same allegations made in his EEOC claim. The Company believes these claims are without merit and cannot estimate a range of potential liability, if any, at this time. CNA has accepted tender of these claims as well.

Unless otherwise noted, based on the information currently available, there are no claims or actions pending or threatened against the Company that, if adversely determined, would have, in Company’s management’s judgement based on the information known to management, a material adverse effect on the Company.


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Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


14.
Segment Information


The Company provides operating results in 4four reportable segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), Capital Asset Group (CAG), and Machinio. Descriptions of our reportable segments are as follows:

The GovDeals reportable segment provides self-directed service solutions that enable localfederal, state, and statelocal government entities including city, county and state agencies located in the United States and Canada, to sell surplus, salvage and real estate assets through ourthe GovDeals and Bid4Assets marketplaces (see Note 3).marketplaces.

The RSCG reportable segment consists of marketplaces that enable corporations located in the United States and Canada to sell surplus and salvage consumer goods. RSCG also offers a suite of services that includes returns management, asset recovery, and e-commerce services. This segment includesuses the Company's Liquidation.com, Secondipity and AllSurplus Deals marketplaces. Through the end of third quarter fiscal 2021, RSCG operated the Liquidation.com DIRECT marketplace for truckload quantities of retail surplus. Those assets are now sold on the Liquidation.com marketplace.

The CAG reportable segment provides managed and self-directed service solutions to sellers and consists of marketplaces that enable commercial businesses to sell surplus and idle assets. CAG also offers a suite of services that includes surplus management, asset valuation, asset sales and marketing. Commercial seller assets are located across North America, South America,the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. This segment includesuses the Company'sAllSurplus and GoIndustry DoveBid and AllSurplus marketplaces.

The Machinio reportable segment operates a global search engine platform for listing used equipment for sale in the construction, machine tool, transportation, printing and agriculture sectors. Machinio also offers the Machinio System service that provides equipment sellers with a set of online marketing tools that includes website hosting, email marketing, and inventory management.


We also report results offor Corporate & Other, including elimination adjustments.


Decisions concerning the allocation of the Company’s resources are made by the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), which is the Company's Chief Executive Officer, with oversight by the Board of Directors. The Company reports reportable segment information based on the internal performance measures used by the CODM to assess the performance of each operating segment in a given period. In connection with thatthis assessment, the CODM uses segment grossdirect profit to evaluate the performance of each segment. Segment direct profit, previously referred to as segment gross profit, iscontinues to be calculated as total revenue less cost of goods sold (excludes(excluding depreciation and amortization).


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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)


The following table sets forth certain financial information for the Company's reportable segments:

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Liquidity Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Continued)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

2022

 

 

2021

 

GovDeals:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase revenue

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

 

13,607

 

 

 

13,984

 

 

Total revenue

 

 

13,607

 

 

 

13,984

 

 

Segment direct profit

 

$

12,892

 

 

$

13,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSCG:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase revenue

$

35,870

 

 

$

32,083

 

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

10,145

 

 

 

6,601

 

 

Total revenue

 

46,015

 

 

 

38,684

 

 

Segment direct profit

$

16,011

 

 

$

14,257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CAG:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase revenue

$

2,763

 

 

$

4,134

 

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

6,629

 

 

 

7,073

 

 

Total revenue

 

9,393

 

 

 

11,207

 

 

Segment direct profit

$

8,502

 

 

$

8,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machinio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase revenue

$

 

 

$

 

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

3,267

 

 

 

2,832

 

 

Total revenue

 

3,267

 

 

 

2,832

 

 

Segment direct profit

$

3,105

 

 

$

2,674

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate & Other, including elimination adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase revenue

$

 

 

$

 

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment direct profit

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase revenue

$

38,634

 

 

$

36,217

 

 

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

33,648

 

 

 

30,490

 

 

Total revenue

 

72,282

 

 

 

66,707

 

 

Total Segment direct profit

$

40,509

 

 

$

38,945

 


Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
GovDeals:
Revenue$— $— $— $— 
Fee revenue14,559 10,972 28,543 21,790 
Total revenue14,559 10,972 28,543 21,790 
Gross profit$13,853 $10,376 $27,148 $20,579 
RSCG:
Revenue$33,967 $31,912 $66,050 $60,074 
Fee revenue7,858 7,170 14,459 13,915 
Total revenue41,825 39,082 80,509 73,989 
Gross profit$16,619 $15,933 $30,876 $30,560 
CAG:
Revenue$3,417 $4,056 $7,552 $6,966 
Fee revenue5,575 5,436 12,648 10,439 
Total revenue8,992 9,492 20,200 17,405 
Gross profit$6,085 $6,988 $14,805 $13,346 
Machinio:
Revenue$— $— $— $— 
Fee revenue2,899 2,240 5,731 4,354 
Total revenue2,899 2,240 5,731 4,354 
Gross Profit$2,750 $2,104 $5,424 $4,095 
Corporate & Other, including elimination adjustments:
Revenue$— $— $— $— 
Fee revenue— — — — 
Total revenue— — — — 
Gross profit$— $— $— $— 
Consolidated:
Revenue$37,384 $35,968 $73,602 $67,040 
Fee revenue30,891 25,818 61,381 50,498 
Total revenue68,275 61,786 134,983 117,538 
Gross profit$39,307 $35,401 $78,253 $68,580 
The following table reconciles grosssegment direct profit used in the reportable segments to the Company's consolidated results:
Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)2022202120222021
Reconciliation:
Gross profit$39,307 $35,401 $78,253 $68,580 
Total operating expenses34,824 29,763 69,287 58,315 
Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs(8,500)— (8,500)— 
Interest and other income, net(46)(29)(177)(214)
Income before provision for income taxes$13,029 $5,667 $17,643 $10,479 



Three Months Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

2022

 

 

2021

 

Reconciliation:



 

 



 

Total segment direct profit

$

40,509

 

 

$

38,945

 

Other costs and expenses from operations (1)

 

35,643

 

 

 

34,494

 

Interest and other income, net

 

(249

)

 

 

(163

)

Income before provision for income taxes

$

5,116

 

 

$

4,614

 


(1)
Other costs and expenses from operations is defined as Total costs and expenses from operations per the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, less Cost of goods sold (which is included in the calculation of Segment direct profit).

The percent of our revenues that came from transactions conducted outside of the United States for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021 was 15.4% and 18.4%, respectively, and the percent of our revenues that came from transactions conducted outside of the United States for the six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021 was 14.5%13.5% and 17.2%13.5%, respectively.

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

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions. The outcome of the events described in these forward-looking statements is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and other factors include but are not limited to the factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021,2022, and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continues” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. There may be other factors of which we are currently unaware or deem immaterial that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements.

All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf apply only as of the date of this document and are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements included in this document. Except as may be required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensedconsolidated financial statements and related notes and the information contained elsewhere in this document.

Overview


About us. Liquidity Services is a leading global commerce company providing trusted marketplace platforms that power the circular economy. We create a better future for organizations, individuals, and the planet by capturing and unleashing the intrinsic value of surplus. We connect millions of buyers and thousands of sellers through our leading auction marketplaces, search engines, asset management software, and related services. Our comprehensive solutions enable the transparent, efficient, sustainable recovery of value from excess items owned by business and government sellers.


Our business delivers value to shareholders through its ability to unleashby unleashing the intrinsic value of surplus fromthrough our marketplace platforms. These platforms ignite and enable a self-reinforcing cycle of value creation where buyers and sellers continue to attract one another in ever-increasing numbers. The result is a continuous flow of goods that becomes increasingly valuable as more participants join the platform, thereby creating positive network effects that benefit sellers, buyers, and shareholders.

Results from our operations are organized into four reportable segments: GovDeals, Retail Supply Chain Group (RSCG), Capital Assets Group (CAG), GovDeals, and Machinio. See Note 14 - Segment Informationto the condensed consolidated financial statements for more information regarding our reportable segments.


Macroeconomic Conditions

On November 1,

Supply chain challenges and shifting consumer sentiment.Constraints in the production of new vehicles, particularly as it relates to new fleet sales, are currently limiting the supply of used vehicles available for sale on our marketplaces, while used car market price indices are simultaneously experiencing heightened volatility. In addition, general consumer behavior appears to be more cautious, focused more on essential goods with limited discretionary high-value purchases. These conditions are slowing our GMV, Revenues, Segment direct profit and Segment direct profit margins, and may continue to do so while these conditions persist, or if similar challenges emerge in other key asset categories.

Effects of Inflation. Rising inflation in both the U.S. and internationally has weighed on the global economy, increasing prices for energy, shipping, and labor, among other areas of the macroeconomic environment. These events have caused a rise in borrowing costs as well, partly driven by actions taken by central banks to curb rising inflation. Currently, the Company is unable to predict the likelihood, magnitude and timing of inflationary risk to our business, if any. As a marketplace operator, the GMV, revenues and costs of revenues that result from our primarily auction-based sales may be influenced by macroeconomic factors, including but not limited to inflation, whose impacts may vary across each of our individual asset classes.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict. The global financial markets have experienced volatility subsequent to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia in February 2022, a conflict which remains ongoing. In response to the invasion, numerous countries, including the United States, imposed significant new sanctions and export controls against Russia, Russian banks and certain Russian individuals. The conflict has further heightened global supply chain disruptions and impacted the international trade and energy markets. For the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, the Company purchased all ofCompany's total revenues directly associated with Russia and Ukraine were not material to our consolidated financial results. We will continue monitoring the issuedevents in Ukraine and outstanding shares of stock of Bid4Assets, Inc. (Bid4Assets), a Maryland corporation based in Silver Spring, MD. Bid4Assets auctions distressed real estate for the federal government, sheriffs, county tax-collectors, financial institutions and real estate funds. See Note 3 - any potential future impacts on our business.Bid4Assets Acquisition

 for more information regarding this transaction.


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Impacts of the


COVID-19 Pandemic


. The Company has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic. In April 2020, the Company experienced the largest impacts on its operations thus far stemming from the initial actions taken by governments and the private sector to limit the spread of COVID-19. The restrictions on economic activity were caused, in part, by business closures, limitations on the operations of business activity and significant prioritization of essential business functions. Since May 2020, we have seen subsequent increases in GMV and revenues as businesses and governments re-opened from government ordered closures which, combined with cost control measures, generated positive net income since the third quarter of fiscal 2020. However, COVID-19 and its variants continue to impact the global economy, supply chains, and the ability to conduct commerce due to ongoing travel restrictions in various countries, and episodic lockdowns reintroduced within regions of China. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic in combination with various macroeconomic factors has impacted the supply chain of new vehicles, and construction and heavy equipment production, which in turn negatively affected the supply of used vehicles and construction and heavy equipment being sold in North America.

At this time, the likelihood, magnitude and timing of business developments across our reportable segments are difficult to predict given the current economic uncertainty, unknown duration and overall impact of the global pandemic. As a result, prior trends in the Company's results of operations may not be applicable throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has actively monitored its liquidity position and working capital needs. During fiscal 2021 and during the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, theThe Company determinedbelieves that its liquidity position and working capital wereare more than sufficient to meet its projected needs. As discussed

Industry Trends

We believe there are several industry trends positively impacting the long-term growth of our business including:

the increase in Note 10 - volume of returned merchandise handled both online and in stores as online and omni-channel retail grow as a percentage of overall retail sales;
the increase in government regulations and the need for corporations to have sustainability solutions with verifiable recycling and remarketing of surplus assets;
Stockholders' Equity,
the increase in outsourcing surplus disposition and end-of-life assets by corporations and government entities as they focus on December 6, 2021,reducing costs, improving transparency, compliance and working capital, and increasingly prefer service providers with proven track records, innovative scalable solutions and the Company's Boardability to make a strategic impact in the reverse supply chain;
an increase in buyer demand for surplus merchandise as consumers trade down by purchasing less expensive goods and seek greater value from their purchases, which could impact our long term growth;
the increase in demand from sellers and buyers to transact in a low touch, online solution as compared to live, in-person auctions or public sale events; and
in the long-term we expect innovation in the retail supply chain will increase the pace of Directors authorizedproduct obsolescence and, therefore, increase the repurchasesupply of up to $20 million of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2023. surplus assets.

The Company repurchased 1,011,881 shares for $17.0 million, and 1,159,066 shares for $20.0 million, during the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, respectively.As of March 31, 2022, the Company had no remaining authorization to repurchase shares.


Our Marketplace Transactions

We believe our abilitymarketplaces benefit over time from greater scale and adoption by our constituents creating a continuous flow of goods benefiting our buyers and sellers. As of December 31, 2022, we had 5.0 million registered buyers in our marketplaces. We had access to create liquid marketplaces for surplusmillions of additional end-users through a range of external consumer marketplaces. Aggregating this level of buyer demand and salvage assets generatesmarket data enables us to generate a continuous flow of goods from our corporate and government sellers. This flow of goodssellers, which in turn attracts an increasing number of professional buyers to our marketplaces.buyers. During the twelve months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, the approximate number of registered buyers increased from 3,888,0004,713,000 to 4,785,000,4,958,000, or 23%5%. OfAs buyers continue to discover and use our e-commerce marketplaces as an effective method to source assets, we believe our solutions become an increasingly attractive sales channel for corporate and government agency sellers. We believe this self-reinforcing cycle results in greater transaction volume and enhances the increase, approximately 16% is attributable to the Bid4Assets registered buyer base acquired during the three months ended December 31, 2021.value of our marketplaces.


Revenues

Our revenue.Substantially all of our revenue is earned through the following transaction models:

Purchase model.Under our purchase transaction model, we recognize revenue within the RevenuePurchase revenues line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations from the resale of inventory that we purchased from sellers. We consider these sellers to be our vendors. We pay our sellers either a fixed amount or a portion of the net or gross proceeds received from our completed sales based on the value we receive from the sale, in some cases, after deducting a required return to us that we have negotiated with the seller. Because we are the principal in purchase transaction model sales, we recognize as revenue the sale price paid by the buyer upon completion of a transaction. The proceeds paid by buyers also include transaction fees, referred to as buyer premiums. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2022,Revenue from our purchase transaction model accounted for 13.5%53.4% and 14.0%54.3% of our Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 14.3% and 14.5% of our Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV), respectively, and 54.8% and 54.5% of our total revenues, respectively. For for the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2021, our purchase transaction model accounted for 18.2%2022, and 17.2% of our Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV), respectively, and 58.2% and 57.0% of our total revenues,2021, respectively. These amounts included sales of commercial merchandise sourced from multiple vendor contracts with Amazon.com, Inc. by our RSCG reportable segment. See further discussion regarding our Amazon.com, Inc.The commercial merchandise we purchased under these contracts at Note 2 - represented 57.3% and 60.5% of Cost of goods sold for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

.


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Consignment model — fee revenue.model. Under our consignment transaction model, we enable our sellers to sell goods they own in our marketplaces, and we charge them a commission fee based on the gross or net proceeds received from such sales. The revenue from our consignment transaction model is recognized upon auction close or upon collection of auction proceeds, depending upon the settlement service level selected by the seller. Revenue under the consignment model is recorded within the Fee revenueConsignment and other fee revenues line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Because we are the agent in consignment model sales, our commission fee revenue, which we refer to as seller commissions, represents a percentage of the sales price the buyer pays upon completion of a transaction. We vary the percentage amount of the seller commission depending on the various value-added services we provide to the seller to facilitate the transaction. For example, we generally increase the percentage amount of the commission if we take possession, handle, ship, or provide enhanced product information for the merchandise. In most cases we collect the seller commission by deducting the appropriate amount from the sales proceeds prior to the distribution to the seller after completion of the transaction. In addition to seller commissions, we also collect buyer premiums. For the three and six months ended March 31, 2022,Revenue from our consignment transaction model accounted for 86.5%38.9% and 86.0%38.4% of our Total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 85.7% and 85.5% of our GMV respectively, and 37.7% and 38.0% of our total revenues, respectively. Forfor the three and six months ended December 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively.March 31, 2021, our consignment model accounted for 81.8% and 82.8% of our GMV, respectively, and 34.4% and 35.5% of our total revenues, respectively.


Other fee revenuerevenues. We also earn non-consignment fee revenue from Machinio's Advertising and System subscription services, as well as other services including returns management, refurbishmentasset valuation. Non-consignment fee revenue is recorded within the Consignment and other fee revenues line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of assets, and asset valuation services.Operations. Other fee revenues accounted for 7.6%7.7% and 7.4%7.3% of our totalTotal revenues for the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, respectively, and 7.4% and 7.5% of our total revenues for the three and six months ended 2021, respectively.March 31, 2021

, respectively


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Industry trends. We believe there are several industry trends positively impacting the long-term growth of our business including: (1) the increase in the volume of returned merchandise handled both online and in stores as online and omni-channel retail grow as a percentage of overall retail sales; (2) the increase in government regulations and the need for corporations to have sustainability solutions necessitating verifiable recycling and remarketing of surplus assets; (3) the increase in outsourcing the disposition of surplus and end-of-life assets by corporations and government entities as they focus on reducing costs, improving transparency, compliance and working capital flows, and increasingly prefer service providers with a proven track record, innovative scalable solutions and the ability to make a strategic impact in the reverse supply chain; (4) an increase in buyer demand for surplus merchandise as consumers trade down by purchasing less expensive goods and seek greater value from their purchases, which results in lower per unit prices and margins in our retail goods vertical; (5) in the long-term we expect innovation in the retail supply chain will increase the pace of product obsolescence and, therefore, increase the supply of surplus assets; and (6) the increase in demand from sellers and buyers to transact in a low touch, online solution as compared to live, in-person auctions or public sale events.

Our Vendor Agreements

Our commercialCommercial agreements.We have multiple vendor contracts with Amazon.com, Inc. under which the Company acquireswe acquire and sellssell commercial merchandise. While purchase model transactions account for less than 20% of our total GMV, the cost of inventory for purchase model transactions is the most significant component of our consolidated Costs of goods sold. The property we purchased under these contracts with Amazon.com, Inc. represented 51.7%57.3% and 61.2% of consolidated60.5% Cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and 56.0% and 60.6% of consolidated Cost of goods sold for the six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. These contracts areThis contract is included within our RSCG reportable segment. Our agreements with our other sellers are generally terminable at will by either party.


Key Business Metrics

Our management periodically reviews certain key business metrics for operational planning purposes and to evaluate the effectiveness of our operational strategies, allocation of resources, and our capacity to fund capital expenditures and expand our business. These key business metrics include:


Gross merchandise volume (GMV). GMV is the total sales value of all merchandise sold by us or our sellers through our marketplaces or by us through other channels during a given period of time. We review GMV because it provides a measure of the volume of goods being sold in our marketplaces and thus the activity of those marketplaces. GMV also provides a means to evaluate the effectiveness of investments that we have made and continue to make, including in the areas of buyer and seller support, value-added services, product development, sales and marketing, and operations. Our GMV for the three months ended December 31, 2022, was $270.8 million.


Total registered buyers. We grow our buyer base through a combination of marketing and promotional efforts. A person becomes a registered buyer by completing an online registration process on one of our marketplaces. As part of this process, we collect business and personal information, including name, title, company name, business address and contact information, and information on how the person intends to use our marketplaces. Each prospective buyer must also accept our terms and conditions of use. Following the completion of the online registration process, we verify each prospective buyer’s e-mail address and confirm that the person is not listed on any banned persons list maintained internally or by the U.S. federal government. After the verification process, which is completed generally within 24 hours, the registration is approved and activated, and the prospective buyer is added to our registered buyer list.

Total registered buyers, as of a given date, represent the aggregate number of persons or entities who have registered on one of our marketplaces. We use this metric to evaluate how well our marketing and promotional efforts are performing. Total registered buyers exclude duplicate registrations, buyers who are suspended from utilizing our marketplaces and those buyers who have voluntarily removed themselves from our registration database. In addition, if we become aware of registered buyers that are no longer in business, we remove them from our database. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, we had approximately 4,785,0005.0 million and 3,888,0004.7 million, registered buyers, respectively. Of the increase, approximately 16% is attributable to the Bid4Assets registered buyer base acquiredNone of our buyers represented more than 10% of our revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

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2022.

Total auction participants.For each auction we manage, the number of auction participants represents the total number of registered buyers who have bid one or more times in that auction. As a result, a registered buyer who bids, or participates, in more than one auction is counted as an auction participant in each auction in which he or she participates. Thus, total auction participants for a given period is the sum of the auction participants in each auction conducted during that period. We use this metric to allow us to compare our online auction marketplaces to our competitors, including other online auction sites and traditional on-site auctioneers. In addition, we measure total auction participants on a periodic basis to evaluate the activity level of our base of registered buyers and to measure the performance of our marketing and promotional efforts. During the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, approximately 829,000744,000 and 561,000, respectively, total auction642,000 participants participated in auctions on our marketplaces. During the six months ended March 31, 2022, and 2021, approximately 1,471,000 and 1,078,000, respectively, total auction participants participated in auctions on our marketplaces.marketplaces, respectively.

Completed transactions.Completed transactions represents the number of auctions in a given period from which we have recorded revenue. Similar to GMV, we believe that completed transactions is a key business metric because it provides an additional measurement of the volume of activity flowing through our marketplaces. During the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, we completed approximately 245,000214,000 and 174,000211,000 transactions, respectively.

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company's critical accounting policies and estimates are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2022, and in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following discussion is a supplement to the disclosures referenced in connection with accounting estimates made in preparing the purchase accounting for the Bid4Assets acquisition completed during the year ended September 30, 2022.

Earn-out liability. Following the acquisition of Bid4Assets during the year ended September 30, 2022, shareholders of Bid4Assets were eligible to receive up to $37.5 million in cash, payable based on Bid4Assets' achievement of trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets measured at the end of each calendar quarter until the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The earn-out consideration was preliminarily fair valued at approximately $28.0 million as of the acquisition date on November 1, 2021. As of December 31, 2022, $3.5 million in earn out payments have been made, and the remaining earn-out fair value is $0 based upon actual performance through the final earn-out measurement period ending December 31, 2022. During the sixyear ended September 30, 2022, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy included estimated results of operations over the earn-out period, a high level of volatility of operating results given the nature of the business model and its economic environment create a wider range of potential outcomes over the earn-out period, and the discount rate.

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the costs in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired through acquisitions by the Company. Pursuant to our purchase price allocation, goodwill arising from the Bid4Assets acquisition was determined to be $30.1 million. As discussed in Note 11 – Fair Value Measurement, the fair value of the Bid4Assets earn-out liability declined by $24.5 million during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. As of December 31, 2022, there was determined to be no remaining earn-out liability. The decline in earn-out liability since the acquisition date was due to timing changes, which were not known nor knowable as of the acquisition date, impacting the level of auction events and transactions that were expected to occur during the earn-out period ending December 31, 2022. These timing changes have not reflected substantive changes to the long-term outlook for real estate sales within the GovDeals segment and were not considered a triggering event for testing goodwill or long-lived assets for impairment as of December 31, 2022. The Company will continue to monitor for changes that could impact the recoverability of its goodwill.

Components of Revenue and Expenses

Revenue. Refer to the discussion in the Our revenue section above, and to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Annual Report onForm 10-K for discussion of the Company's related accounting policies.

Cost of goods sold. Refer to the discussion in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion ofthe Company's Costs of goods sold and related accounting policies.

Technology and operations. Technology expenses primarily consist of the cost of technical staff (including stock compensation), third party services, licenses, and infrastructure, all as required to develop, configure, deploy, maintain, and secure our marketplace platforms, business operational systems, and facilities. Technology expenses are net of the required capitalization of costs associated with enhancing our marketplace platforms and other software development activities. Depreciation and amortization of capitalized software development costs, purchased software, acquired developed software intangible assets, and computer hardware are included within Depreciation and amortization in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Technology expenses are presented separately from Costs of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization) in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, as these expenses provide for the general availability of our marketplace platforms and other business operational systems and are not attributable to specific revenue generating transaction activity occurring on our marketplaces.

Because our marketplaces and support systems require frequent upgrades and enhancements to maintain viability, we have determined that the useful life for certain internally developed software is less than one year. As a result, we expense those costs as incurred. However, where we determine that the useful life of the internally developed software will be greater than one year, we capitalize development costs in accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-use software. As such, we are capitalizing certain development costs associated with our e-commerce platform, as well as other software development activities.

Operations expenses consist primarily of costs to operate our distribution centers, including shipping logistics, inventory management, refurbishment, and administrative functions; costs to enhance our online auctions listings and provide customer support; and costs associated with field support and preparation and transfer of goods from sellers to buyers. Operations expenses include both internal and external labor costs, as well as other third-party charges. These costs are expensed as incurred.

Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing expenses include the cost of our sales and marketing personnel as well as the cost of marketing and promotional activities, including buyer and seller acquisition, as well as general brand marketing. These activities include online marketing campaigns such as paid search advertising, as well as offline marketing efforts, trade shows, and marketing analytics.

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses include all corporate and administrative functions that support our operations and provide an infrastructure to facilitate our future growth. These expenses are generally more fixed in nature than our other operating expenses and do not significantly vary in response to the volume of merchandise sold through our marketplaces.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization consist of depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of internally developed software, and amortization of intangible assets.

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Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs. Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs consists of the change in fair value of earn-out consideration following a business combination.

Other operating expenses (income). Other operating expenses, net includes impairment of long-lived and other assets, impacts of lease terminations, as well as business realignment expenses, including those associated with restructuring initiatives and the exit of certain business operations.

Interest and other income, net. Interest and other income, net consists of interest income on interest bearing checking accounts, money market funds, interest and unused commitment fees in connection with the Company's Credit Agreement, the components of net periodic pension (benefit) other than the service component, and impacts of foreign currency fluctuations.

Income taxes. For interim income tax reporting, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply this effective tax rate to our year-to-date pre-taxincome (loss). Our effective income tax rate after discrete items was 22.5% for the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022. The effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily as a result of the impact of foreign, state, and local income taxes and permanent tax adjustments.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our operating results:

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Change

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

$

 

 

%

 

Purchase revenues

$

38,634

 

 

$

36,217

 

 

$

2,417

 

 

 

6.7

%

Consignment and other fee revenues

 

33,648

 

 

 

30,490

 

 

 

3,158

 

 

 

10.4

%

Total revenue

 

72,282

 

 

 

66,707

 

 

 

5,575

 

 

 

8.4

%

Costs and expenses from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization)

 

31,773

 

 

 

27,762

 

 

 

4,011

 

 

 

14.4

%

Technology and operations

 

14,704

 

 

 

13,918

 

 

 

786

 

 

 

5.6

%

Sales and marketing

 

10,790

 

 

 

10,044

 

 

 

746

 

 

 

7.4

%

General and administrative

 

7,385

 

 

 

8,230

 

 

 

(845

)

 

 

(10.3

)%

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,764

 

 

 

2,302

 

 

 

462

 

 

 

20.1

%

Other operating expenses (income), net

 

139

 

 

 

(32

)

 

 

171

 

 

NM

 

Total costs and expenses

 

67,555

 

 

 

62,224

 

 

 

5,331

 

 

 

8.6

%

Income from operations

 

4,727

 

 

 

4,483

 

 

 

244

 

 

 

5.4

%

Interest and other income, net

 

(389

)

 

 

(131

)

 

 

(258

)

 

 

(196.7

)%

Income before provision for income taxes

 

5,116

 

 

 

4,614

 

 

 

502

 

 

 

10.9

%

Provision for income taxes

 

1,149

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

137

 

 

 

13.5

%

Net income

$

3,967

 

 

$

3,602

 

 

$

365

 

 

 

10.1

%

NM = not meaningful

The following table presents reportable segment GMV, revenue, segment direct profit (previously referred to as segment gross profit which continues to be calculated as total revenue less cost of goods sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)), and segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated:

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

GovDeals:

 

 

 

 

 

 

GMV

 

$

161,122

 

 

$

156,935

 

Total revenue

 

$

13,607

 

 

$

13,984

 

Segment direct profit

 

$

12,892

 

 

$

13,295

 

Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue

 

 

94.7

%

 

 

95.1

%

RSCG:

 

 

 

 

 

 

GMV

 

$

64,897

 

 

$

53,369

 

Total revenue

 

$

46,015

 

 

$

38,684

 

Segment direct profit

 

$

16,011

 

 

$

14,257

 

Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue

 

 

34.8

%

 

 

36.9

%

CAG:

 

 

 

 

 

 

GMV

 

$

44,756

 

 

$

49,862

 

Total revenue

 

$

9,393

 

 

$

11,207

 

Segment direct profit

 

$

8,502

 

 

$

8,719

 

Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue

 

 

90.5

%

 

 

77.8

%

Machinio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

GMV

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$

3,267

 

 

$

2,832

 

Segment direct profit

 

$

3,105

 

 

$

2,674

 

Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue

 

 

95.0

%

 

 

94.4

%

Consolidated:

 

 

 

 

 

 

GMV

 

$

270,775

 

 

$

260,166

 

Total revenue

 

$

72,282

 

 

$

66,707

 

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Three Months Ended December 31, 2022, Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2021

Segment Results

GovDeals. Total revenues from our GovDeals reportable segment decreased 2.7%, or $0.4 million, as macroeconomic challenges have slowed the supply of used vehicles. While GMV increased 2.7%, or $4.2 million, which also reflects an increase in market share and expansion of our real estate category, the used vehicles headwinds increased the relative mix of real estate sales, which are generally conducted at a lower take-rate (i.e., revenue as a percentage of GMV) than our traditional GovDeals asset categories, and caused revenue as a percentage of GMV to decrease to 8.4% from 8.9% last year. As a result of the decrease in revenues, segment direct profit decreased 3.0%, or $0.4 million. Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue remained relatively consistent between the periods.

RSCG. Revenue from our RSCG reportable segment increased $7.3 million, or 18.9%, due to an $11.5 million, or 21.6%, rise in GMV through continued diversification in its client programs, primarily under the consignment model, as well as expanded buyer channels and distribution networks. Segment direct profit increased by $1.8 million, or 12.3%, while segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue declined from 36.8% to 34.8%, as changes in consumer sentiment have affected our product mix, which has a higher proportion of lower value products than the prior year.

CAG. Revenue from the CAG reportable segment decreased by $1.8 million, or 16.2%, due to a $5.1 million, or 10.2%, decrease in GMV primarily due to project timing and the availability of international spot purchase transactions. As a result of the decrease in revenues, segment direct profit decreased $0.2 million, or 2.5%. Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue increased 12.7% due to favorable margins for international transactions as compared to the prior year. Challenged global supply chains are experiencing heightened disruptions from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impacts on international trade and energy markets, COVID-19 and other disruptions, which could limit the volume of assets made available for sale in any period.

Machinio. Revenue from our Machinio reportable segment increased 15.3%, or $0.4 million, due to continued increases in subscriptions. As a result of the increase in revenues, segment direct profit increased 16.0%, or $0.4 million. Segment direct profit as a percentage of total revenue remained relatively consistent between the periods.

Consolidated Results

Total revenues - Total consolidated revenue increased $5.6 million, or 8.4%. Refer to the discussion of Segment Results above for discussion of the increasein revenue.

Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization). Cost of goods sold increased $4.0 million, or 14.4%, which changed at a higher rate than Total revenues primarily due to an increase in purchase transactions at the RSCG segment.

Technology and operations expenses. Technology and operations expenses increased $0.8 million, or 5.6%, from the impact of the growth in our distribution network facilities, market share expansion, and client diversification efforts that occurred throughout the past year, as well as other inflationary cost increases.

Sales and marketing expenses. Sales and marketing expenses increased $0.7 million, or 7.4%, from the impact of our market share expansion and client diversification efforts that occurred throughout the past year, as well as other inflationary cost increases, and partially offset by a $0.9 million non-recurring benefit from a concluded client program.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses decreased $0.8 million, or 10.3%, as variable costs were incurred in the past year to support the expansion of our sales, marketing, technology and operations functions.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.5 million, or 20.0%, primarily due to the increase in intangible assetsfollowing our acquisition of Bid4Assets on November 1, 2021.

Other operating expenses (income). Other operating expenses (income) was consistent between the three months ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we completed approximately 456,0002021.

Interest and 326,000 transactions,other (income), net. respectively.Interest and other expenses (income), net increased $0.3 million, due to the effect of rising interest rates on our cash equivalent and short-term investment holdings.


Provision for income taxes. Provision for income taxes increased $0.1 million due to the impact of foreign, state, and local taxes and permanent tax adjustments.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA.Non-GAAP EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure and is equal to netNet income (loss) plus interestInterest and other income,expense (income), net excluding the non-service components of net periodic pension (benefit); provisionProvision (benefit) for income taxes; and depreciationDepreciation and amortization. Interest and other income,expense (income), net, can include non-operating gains and losses, such as from foreign currency fluctuations. Our definition of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA differs from Non-GAAP EBITDA because we further adjust Non-GAAP EBITDA for stock-based compensation expense, acquisition costs such as transaction expenses and changes in earn out estimates, business realignment expense, deferred revenue purchase accounting adjustments, and goodwill, and long-lived asset and other non-current asset impairment.

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We believe Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA are useful to an investor in evaluating our performance for the following reasons:

Depreciation and amortization expense primarily relates to property and equipment and the amortization of intangible assets. These expenses are non-cash charges that have fluctuated significantly in the past. As a result, we believe that adding back these non-cash charges is useful in evaluating the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis from year-to-year.
As a result of varying federal and state income tax rates, we believe that presenting a financial measure that adjusts for provision for income taxes is useful to investors when evaluating the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis from year to year.
The authoritative guidance for stock-based compensation requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, restricted stock and stock appreciation rights to be recognized in the income statement based on their estimated fair values.values over the requisite vesting period. We believe adjusting for this stock-based compensation expense is useful to investors when evaluating the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis from year to year.
The authoritative guidance related to business combinations requires the initial recognition of contingent consideration at fair value based upon information known or knowable as of the acquisition date, with subsequent changes in fair value recorded through the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and disallows the capitalization of transaction costs. We believe adjusting for these acquisition related expenses is useful to investors when evaluating the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis from year-to-year.
We believe adjusting for business realignment expense is useful to investors when evaluating the operating performance of our business on a consistent basis from year-to-year, as these expenses are outside our ordinary course of business.
We believe isolating non-cash charges, such as amortization and depreciation, and other items, such as impairment costs incurred outside our ordinary course of business, provides additional information about our cost structure, and, over time, helps track our performance.
We believe Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA are important indicators of our operational strength and the performance of our business because they provide a link between profitability and operating cash flow.
We also believe that analysts and investors use Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental measures to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies in our industry.
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Our management uses Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA:

as measurements of operating performance because they assist us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis as they remove the impact of items not directly resulting from our core operations;
for planning purposes, including the preparation of our internal annual operating budget;
to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of our business;
to evaluate the effectiveness of our operational strategies; and
to evaluate our capacity to fund capital expenditures and expand our business.


Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA as calculated by us are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. In addition, Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA: (a) do not represent net income (loss) or cash flows from operating activities as defined by GAAP; (b) are not necessarily indicative of cash available to fund our cash flow needs; and (c) should not be considered as alternatives to net income (loss), income (loss) from operations, cash provided by (used in) operating activities or our other financial information as determined under GAAP.

We prepare Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA by adjustingeliminating from Non-GAAP EBITDA to eliminate the impact of items that we do not consider indicative of our core operating performance. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments and the reasons we consider them appropriate for supplemental analysis. As an analytical tool, Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA is subject to all of the limitations applicable to Non-GAAP EBITDA. Our presentation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an implication that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items.

The table below reconciles netNet income (loss) to Non-GAAP EBITDA and Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented.

Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
 2022202120222021
(in thousands) (Unaudited)
Net income$11,970 $5,260 $15,572 $9,775 
Interest and other income, net1
51 69 18 (34)
Provision for income taxes1,059 407 2,071 704 
Depreciation and amortization2,603 1,670 4,906 3,541 
Non-GAAP EBITDA$15,683 $7,406 $22,567 $13,986 
Stock compensation expense1,992 1,761 4,272 3,990 
Acquisition costs and impairment of long-lived and other assets2
40 203 252 203 
Business realignment expenses2, 3
— — — 
Fair value adjustments to acquisition earn-outs(8,500)— (8,500)— 
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA$9,215 $9,370 $18,591 $18,184 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net income

$

3,967

 

 

$

3,602

 

Interest and other income, net1

 

(303

)

 

 

(33

)

Provision for income taxes

 

1,149

 

 

 

1,012

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,764

 

 

 

2,302

 

EBITDA

$

7,577

 

 

$

6,883

 

Stock compensation expense

 

2,081

 

 

 

2,280

 

Acquisition costs and impairment of long-lived and other non-current assets2

 

184

 

 

 

211

 

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

$

9,842

 

 

$

9,374

 

1 Represents Interest and other income,expenses (income), net per the Statement of Operations, excluding the non-service components of net periodicexcludes non-services pension (benefit).and other postretirement benefit expenses.

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2Acquisition costs and impairment of long-lived assets and other non-current assets, and business realignment expenses are components of Other operating expenses (income), net on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

3 Business realignment expense includes the amounts accounted for as exit costs under ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, and the related impacts of business realignment actions subject to other accounting guidance.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The Company's critical accounting policies and estimates are described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2021, and in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies to the condensed consolidated financial statements. The following discussion is a supplement to the disclosures referenced in connection with accounting estimates made in preparing the preliminary purchase accounting for the acquisition Bid4Assets as of November 1, 2021.

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Business combinations. The Company recognizes all of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, contractual contingencies, and contingent consideration at their fair value on the acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized separately from the acquisition and expensed as incurred. Restructuring costs incurred in periods subsequent to the acquisition date are expensed when incurred. Subsequent changes to the purchase price (i.e., working capital adjustments) or other fair value adjustments determined during the measurement period are recorded as an adjustment to goodwill, with the exception of contingent consideration, which is recognized in the statement of operations in the period it is modified.

Intangible assets. Intangible assets consist of contract intangibles, brand and technology, and patent and trademarks. Intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. The preliminary fair value of acquired intangible assets, excluding goodwill, arising from the Bid4Assets acquisition was $16.5 million. This balance consisted of the following identified intangible assets, each with their own significant assumptions used, as follows:

Contract Intangibles - We valued the contract intangibles using the multi-period excess earnings method, an income approach valuation model. The significant assumptions used in the income approach includes estimates about future expected cash flows from supplier contracts, the attrition rate, and the discount rate.

Developed Software - We valued the developed software by applying the relief-from-royalty method, an income approach valuation model. The significant assumptions used in the relief-from-royalty method include estimates about future expected cash flows from the developed software, the royalty rate, the obsolescence factor and the discount rate.

Trade Name - We valued the trade name acquired using a relief-from-royalty method. The significant assumptions used in the relief-from-royalty method include future expected cash flows from the trade name, the royalty rate, and the discount rate.

Earnout liability. Shareholders of Bid4Assets are eligible to receive up to $37.5 million in cash, payable based on Bid4Assets' achievement of trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets measured at the end of each calendar quarter until the quarter ended December 31, 2022. The earn-out consideration was preliminarily fair valued at approximately $28.0 million as of the acquisition date and $19.5 million as of March 31, 2022. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy included estimated results of operations over the earn-out period, a high level of volatility of gross profit and operating expenses given the nature of the business model and its economic environment create a wider range of potential outcomes over the earn-out period, and the discount rate.

Goodwill. Goodwill represents the costs in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired through acquisitions by the Company. Pursuant to our preliminary purchase price allocation, goodwill arising from the acquisition was determined to be $30.0 million. See Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition for further information. As discussed in Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements, the fair value of the Bid4Assets earn-out liability declined by $8.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2022 due to timing changes impacting the level of auction events and transactions that are expected to occur during the earn-out period ending December 31, 2022. These timing changes have not reflected substantive changes to the long-term outlook for real estate sales within the GovDeals segment and were not considered a triggering event for testing goodwill or long-lived assets for impairment as of March 31, 2022. The Company will continue to monitor for changes that could impact the recoverability of its goodwill.

Components of Revenue and Expenses

Revenue. Refer to the discussion in the Our revenue section above, and to Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the Company's related accounting policies.
Cost of goods sold. Refer to the discussion in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the Company's Costs of goods sold and related accounting policies.

Technology and operations.  Technology expenses consist primarily of the cost of technical staff who develop, deploy, and maintain our marketplaces and corporate infrastructure. These personnel also develop and upgrade the software systems that support our operations, such as sales processing. Technology expenses also includes certain costs associated with our e-commerce platform.

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Because our marketplaces and support systems require frequent upgrades and enhancements to maintain viability, we have determined that the useful life for certain internally developed software is less than one year. As a result, we expense those costs as incurred. However, where we determine that the useful life of the internally developed software will be greater than one year, we capitalize development costs in accordance with ASC 350-40, Internal-use software. As such, we are capitalizing certain development costs associated with our e-commerce platforms, as well as other software development activities.
Operations expenses consist primarily of operating costs, including buyer relations, shipping logistics and distribution center operating costs.
Sales and marketing.  Sales and marketing expenses include the cost of our sales and marketing personnel as well as the cost of marketing and promotional activities. These activities include all sales and marketing-related activity, including but not limited to trade shows and online marketing campaigns such as paid search advertising.
General and administrative.  General and administrative expenses include all corporate and administrative functions that support our operations and provide an infrastructure to facilitate our future growth. These expenses are generally more fixed in nature than our other operating expenses and do not significantly vary in response to the volume of merchandise sold through our marketplaces.
Depreciation and amortization.  Depreciation and amortization expenses consist of depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of internally developed software, and amortization of intangible assets.

Other operating (income) expense. Other operating (income) expense includes impairment of long-lived and other assets, the change in fair value of contingent consideration, impacts of lease terminations, as well as business realignment expenses, including those associated with restructuring initiatives and the exit of certain business operations.

Interest and other income, net.  Interest and other income, net consists of interest income on interest bearing checking accounts, money market funds, and the prior promissory note issued to JTC, interest and unused commitment fees in connection with the Company's Credit Agreement, the components of net periodic pension (benefit) other than the service component, and impacts of foreign currency fluctuations.
Income taxes.  For interim income tax reporting, we estimate our annual effective tax rate and apply this effective tax rate to our year-to-date pre-tax income (loss). Our effective income tax rate after discrete items was 11.7% for the six months ended March 31, 2022. The effective tax rate differed from the statutory federal rate of 21% primarily as a result of the impact of foreign, state, and local income taxes and permanent tax adjustments.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our operating results:
 Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)20222021$ Change% Change20222021$ Change% Change
Revenue$37,384 $35,968 $1,416 3.9 %$73,602 $67,040 $6,562 9.8 %
Fee revenue30,891 25,818 5,073 19.6 61,381 50,498 10,883 21.6 
Total revenue68,275 61,786 6,489 10.5 134,983 117,538 17,445 14.8 
Costs and expenses from operations:  
Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization)28,968 26,385 2,583 9.8 56,730 48,958 7,772 15.9 
Technology and operations13,872 12,085 1,787 14.8 27,790 22,644 5,146 22.7 
Sales and marketing11,273 8,910 2,363 26.5 21,317 18,018 3,299 18.3 
General and administrative7,053 6,892 161 2.3 15,284 13,902 1,382 9.9 
Depreciation and amortization2,603 1,670 933 55.9 4,906 3,541 1,365 38.5 
Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs(8,500)— (8,500)NM(8,500)— (8,500)NM
Other operating expenses (income)23 206 (183)(88.8)(10)210 (220)NM
Total costs and expenses55,292 56,148 (856)(1.5)117,517 107,273 10,244 9.5 
Income from operations12,983 5,638 7,345 130.317,466 10,265 7,201 70.2
Interest and other income, net(46)(29)(17)(58.6)(177)(214)37 17.3 
Income before provision for income taxes13,029 5,667 7,362 129.917,643 10,479 7,164 68.4
Provision for income taxes1,059 407 652 160.2 2,071 704 1,367 194.2 
Net income$11,970 $5,260 $6,710 127.6%$15,572 $9,775 $5,797 59.3%

NM = not meaningful
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The following table presents reportable segment GMV, revenue, gross profit (which is calculated as total revenue less cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)), and gross profit margin for the periods indicated:

Three Months Ended March 31,Six Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands)2022202120222021
GovDeals:
GMV$180,256 $110,939 $337,191 $218,543 
Total revenue$14,559 $10,972 $28,543 $21,790 
Gross profit$13,853 $10,376 $27,148 $20,579 
Gross profit margin95.2 %94.6 %95.1 %94.4 %
RSCG:
GMV$59,085 $58,609 $112,454 $110,326 
Total revenue$41,825 $39,082 $80,509 $73,989 
Gross profit$16,619 $15,933 $30,876 $30,560 
Gross profit margin39.7 %40.8 %38.4 %41.3 %
CAG:
GMV$37,520 $37,763 $87,382 $68,843 
Total revenue$8,992 $9,492 $20,200 $17,405 
Gross profit$6,085 $6,988 $14,805 $13,346 
Gross profit margin67.7 %73.6 %73.3 %76.7 %
Machinio:
GMV$— $— $— $— 
Total revenue$2,899 $2,240 $5,731 $4,354 
Gross profit$2,750 $2,104 $5,424 $4,095 
Gross profit margin94.9 %93.9 %94.6 %94.1 %
Consolidated:
GMV$276,861 $207,311 $537,027 $397,712 
Total revenue$68,275 $61,786 $134,983 $117,538 
Gross profit$39,307 $35,401 $78,253 $68,580 
Gross profit margin57.6 %57.3 %58.0 %58.3 %

Three Months Ended March 31, 2022, Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Segment Results

GovDeals. Revenue from our GovDeals reportable segment increased 32.7%, or $3.6 million, due to a 62.5%, or $69.3 million, increase in GMV from adding new sellers and increasing volumes with existing sellers across several key categories, including transportation and real estate. In addition, increased recovery rates on assets sold were driven by our growing buyer base, automated asset promotion tools, and favorable macroeconomic factors in certain asset categories, such as transportation assets. As GovDeals real estate sales increase through the integration with Bid4Assets, GovDeals revenue as a percent of GMV is expected to decline, as these higher value real estate sales are generally conducted at a lower take-rate than our traditional GovDeals asset categories. For that reason, revenue as a percentage of GMV decreased to 8.1% from 9.9% last year. As a result of the increase in revenues, gross profit increased 33.5%, or $3.5 million. Gross profit margin remained relatively consistent between the periods.

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RSCG. Revenue from our RSCG reportable segment increased 7.0%, or $2.7 million, due to a 0.8%, or $0.5 million, increase in GMV as it continues to diversify its seller product flows by launching new programs with large and mid-sized retailers, expanding its distribution network into the northeast, launching AllSurplus Deals as a new marketplace offering consumers deals for curbside pickup, and an increase in the mix of transactions conducted under the purchase model. The prior year included higher volumes magnified by selected seller capacity constraints. Gross profit increased by 4.3%, or $0.7 million, due to an increase in volumes, offset by an unfavorable change in the mix of inventory handled by the RSCG segment during the current quarter, causing gross profit margin to decrease by 1.1%.

CAG. Revenue from the CAG reportable segment decreased by 5.3%, or $0.5 million, due to lower volume of principal deals and our continued use of partner organizations. GMV decreased by 0.6%, or $0.2 million, a lesser rate than the decrease in Revenue, due to strong consignment sales in the biopharmaceutical and heavy equipment categories. As a result of the decrease in revenues, gross profit decreased 12.9%, or $0.9 million. Gross profit margin decreased 5.9% due to inherent variations in the mix of assets sourced and sold by the CAG segment in any given period. Further, challenged global supply chains are experiencing heightened disruptions from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impacts on international trade and energy markets, and the recent COVID-19 lockdowns in regions of China, which could limit the volume of assets made available for sale in any quarterly period.

Machinio. Revenue from our Machinio reportable segment increased 29.4%, or $0.7 million, due to an increase in subscription activity through a greater number of subscribers and increased pricing. As a result of the increase in revenues, gross profit increased 30.7%, or $0.6 million.

Consolidated Results

Revenue - Total consolidated revenue increased $6.5 million, or 10.5%. Refer to the discussion of Segment Results above for discussion of the increase in revenue.
Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization).  Cost of goods sold increased $2.6 million, or 9.8%, largely due to an increase in purchased inventory principal transactions at our RSCG reportable segment.

Technology and operations expenses.  Technology and operations expenses increased $1.8 million, or 14.8%, as we are investing in technology and operations to continue our growth, including RSCG's expansion of its distribution network into the northeast, and launching AllSurplus Deals as a new marketplace offering consumers deals for curbside pickup.

Sales and marketing expenses.  Sales and marketing expenses increased $2.4 million, or 26.5%, as we are investing in our sales and marketing functions to continue our growth, including promotional efforts to expand our market share in key verticals, and to promote new business initiatives including our AllSurplus Deals consumer marketplace.

General and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses increased $0.2 million, or 2.3%, primarily due to increased corporate support costs to support the anticipated growth resulting from the investments in our technology, operations, sales and marketing functions.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.9 million, or 55.9%, primarily due to the increase in intangible assets following our acquisition of Bid4Assets on November 1, 2021.

Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs. Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs reflects an $8.5 million non-cash gain due to a reduction in the fair value of the Bid4Assets earn-out liability during the three months ended March 31, 2022. See Note 11 - Fair Value Measurement for further information.

Other operating expenses (income) . Other operating expenses (income) was consistent between the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Interest and other income, net.  Interest and other income, net was consistent between the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Provision for income taxes.  Provision for income taxes increased $0.7 million primarily due to the increase in our effective tax rate following the release of our valuation allowance on US deferred tax assets during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.

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Six Months Ended March 31, 2022, Compared to the Six Months Ended March 31, 2021


GovDeals. Revenue from our GovDeals reportable segment increased 31.0%, or $6.8 million, due to a 54.3%, or $118.6 million, increase in GMV from adding new sellers and increasing volumes with existing sellers across several key categories, including transportation and real estate. In addition, increased recovery rates on assets sold were driven by our growing buyer base, automated asset promotion tools, and favorable macroeconomic factors in certain asset categories, such as transportation assets. As GovDeals real estate sales increase through the integration with Bid4Assets, GovDeals revenue as a percent of GMV is expected to decline, as these higher value real estate sales are generally conducted at a lower take-rate than our traditional GovDeals asset categories. For that reason, revenue as a percentage of GMV decreased to 8.5% from 10.0% last year. As a result of the increase in revenues, gross profit increased 31.9%, or $6.6 million. Gross profit margin remained relatively consistent between the periods.

RSCG. Revenue from our RSCG reportable segment increased 8.8%, or $6.5 million, due to a 1.9%, or $2.1 million, increase in GMV as it continues to diversify its seller product flows by launching new programs with large and mid-sized retailers, expanding its distribution network into the northeast, launching AllSurplus Deals as a new marketplace offering consumers deals for curbside pickup, and an increase in the mix of transactions conducted under the purchase model. The prior year included higher volumes magnified by selected seller capacity constraints. Gross profit increased by 1.0%, or $0.3 million, due to an increase in volumes, offset by an unfavorable change in the mix of inventory handled by the RSCG segment during the quarter, causing gross profit margin to decrease by 2.9%.

CAG. Revenue from the CAG reportable segment increased by 16.1%, or $2.8 million, due to a 26.9%, or $18.5 million, increase in GMV driven by increasing opportunities to obtain and sell inventory under our purchase model, and strong consignment sales in the biopharmaceutical and heavy equipment categories. Revenues did not increase at the same rate as GMV due to increases in the mix of transactions using partner organizations. As a result of the increase in revenues, gross profit increased 10.9%, or $1.5 million. Gross profit margin decreased 3.4% due to inherent variations in the mix of assets sourced and sold by the CAG segment in any given period. Further, challenged global supply chains are experiencing heightened disruptions from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impacts on international trade and energy markets, and the recent COVID-19 lockdowns in regions of China, which could limit the volume of assets made available for sale in any quarterly period.

Machinio. Revenue from our Machinio reportable segment increased 31.6%, or $1.4 million, due to an increase in subscription activity through a greater number of subscribers and increased pricing. As a result of the increase in revenues, gross profit increased 32.5%, or $1.3 million.

Consolidated Results

Revenue - Total consolidated revenue increased $17.4 million, or 14.8%. Refer to the discussion of Segment Results above for discussion of the increase in revenue.
Cost of goods sold (excludes depreciation and amortization).  Cost of goods sold increased $7.8 million, or 15.9%, which changed at a higher rate than Revenue primarily due to an increase in principal transactions at our RSCG and CAG reportable segments.

Technology and operations expenses.  Technology and operations expenses increased $5.1 million, or 22.7%, as we are investing in technology and operations to continue our growth, including RSCG's expansion of its distribution network into the northeast, and launching AllSurplus Deals as a new marketplace offering consumers deals for curbside pickup.

Sales and marketing expenses.  Sales and marketing expenses increased $3.3 million, or 18.3%, as we are investing in our sales and marketing functions to continue our growth, including promotional efforts to expand our market share in key verticals, and to promote new business initiatives including our AllSurplus Deals consumer marketplace.

General and administrative expenses.  General and administrative expenses increased $1.4 million, or 9.9%, primarily due to increased corporate support costs to support the anticipated growth resulting from the investments in our technology, operations, sales and marketing functions.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $1.4 million, or 38.5%, primarily due to the increase in intangible assets following our acquisition of Bid4Assets on November 1, 2021.

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Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs. Fair value adjustment of acquisition earn-outs reflects an $8.5 million non-cash gain due to a reduction in the fair value of the Bid4Assets earn-out liability during the three months ended March 31, 2022. See Note 11 - Fair Value Measurement for further information.

Other operating expenses (income) . Other operating expenses (income) was consistent between the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Interest and other income, net.  Interest and other income, net was consistent between the six months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.

Provision for income taxes.  Provision for income taxes increased $1.4 million primarily due to the increase in our effective tax rate following the release of our valuation allowance on US deferred tax assets during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our operational cash needs primarily relate to working capital, including staffing costs, technology expenses, leases of real estate and equipment used in our operations, and capital used for inventory purchases, which we have funded through existing cash balances and cash generated from operations. From time to time, we may use our capital resources for other activities, such as contract start-up costs, joint ventures, share repurchases and acquisitions. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, we had $84.3$76.2 million in cash and cash equivalents.

equivalents, which we believe is sufficient to meet the Company’s anticipated cash needs for at least one year from the date of these financial statements.


Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures consist primarily of capitalized software, warehouse equipment, computers and purchased software, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements. The timing and volume of such capital expenditures in the future will be affected by the addition of new sellers or buyers or expansion of existing seller or buyer relationships. We intend to fund those expenditures primarily from our existing cash balances and operating cash flows. Our capital expenditures for the three months ended December 31, 2022, and December 31, 2021, were $1.2 million and $2.0 million, respectively. This decrease was primarily driven by prior year growth in our distribution network facilities. As of December 31, 2022, we had no significant outstanding commitments for capital expenditures.

Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors including our rate of revenue growth, the timing and extent of spending to support development efforts, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, the development and deployment of new marketplaces, the introduction of new value-added services and the costs to establish additional distribution centers. We may seek to enter agreements with respect to potential investments in, or acquisitions of, complementary businesses, products or technologies, which could also require us to seek additional equity or debt financing. The sale of additional equity securities or convertible debt securities would result in additional dilution to our stockholders. Additional debt would result in increased interest expense and could result in covenants that would restrict our operations. There is no assurance that such financing, if required, will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

Credit Agreement

The Company maintains a $25.0 million Credit Agreement due March 31, 2024 (Credit Agreement). The Company may draw upon the Credit Agreement for general corporate purposes. Repayments of any borrowings under the Credit Agreement shall become available for redraw at any time by the Company. The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Agreement is a variable rate per annum equal to the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in effect plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75%. Interest is payable monthly. During the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company did not make any draws under the Credit Agreement. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company had no outstanding indebtedness under the Credit Agreement and our borrowing availability was $25.0 million.


The obligations under the Credit AgreementAgreeunment are unconditionally guaranteed by us and each of our existing and subsequently acquired or organized domestic subsidiaries and secured on a first priority basis by a security interest (subject to permitted liens) in substantially all assets owned by us, and each of our other domestic subsidiaries, subject to limited exceptions. The Credit Agreement contains certain financial and non-financial restrictive covenants including, among others, the requirement to maintain a minimum level of earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The Credit Agreement contains a number of affirmative and restrictive covenants including limitations on mergers, consolidations and dissolutions, investments and acquisitions, indebtedness and liens, and dividends and other restricted payments. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company was in full compliance with the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement.


Working Capital Management

Most of our sales are recorded subsequent to receipt of payment authorization, utilizing credit cards, wire transfers, and PayPal, an Internet based payment system, as methods of payments. As a result, we are not subject to significant collection risk, as goods are generally not shipped before payment is received.


The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Company's GMV and revenues to fluctuate, and the Company initially implemented cost control measures to protect against the uncertainties created by the severe economic restrictions in its initial phases. From a cash flow perspective, the Company employed working capital management practices, primarily in the form of temporary extensions to vendor payment terms, and also experienced accumulation in its payables to sellers balance due to COVID-19 restrictions, which continue to be a factor in certain countries, causing some buyer delays in their ability to pick up purchased assets. As a resultThe Company is prepared to reimplement these measures should it face conditions consistent with the initial phases of our actions taken, the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance is $84.3 million as of March 31, 2022, which we believe is sufficient to meet the Company’s anticipated cash needs one year from issuance of these financial statements.
COVID-19 pandemic.


We expect to continue to invest in enhancements to our e-commerce technology platform, marketplace capabilities and tools for data-driven product recommendations, omni-channel behavioral marketing, expanded analytics, and buyer/seller payment optimization.


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On November 1, 2021,We intend to indefinitely reinvest the Company purchased all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Bid4Assets. Bid4Assets is a leading online marketplace focused on conducting real property auctions for the government, including tax foreclosure sales and sheriff's sales. Our investment through the acquisition of Bid4Assets will support continued growth in the GovDeals reportable segment, particularly in our real estate vertical.

The preliminary acquisition date fair value of the consideration transferred to the former shareholders of Bid4Assets was approximately $42.7 million consisting of $14.7 million in cash (net of working capital adjustments totaling $0.3 million) and earn-out consideration with a preliminary fair value of approximately $28.0 million. As part of the acquisition of Bid4Assets, former shareholders of Bid4Assets are eligible to receive earn-out consideration of up to $37.5 million in cash. See Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition for further information.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the fair value of the earn-out liability was reduced by $8.5 million to $19.5 million, due to a decline in the auction events and transactions that are expected to be completed during the earn-out period ending December 31, 2022. This change resulted from developments occurring subsequent to the November 1, 2021 acquisition date and includes extended timelines to advance legislation that allows for online auctions of foreclosed real estate in certain target markets, and other client specific delays in bringing foreclosed real estate to auction.

The $19.5 million in earn-out liability as of March 31, 2022, is recorded within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. This amount, should Bid4Assets achieve certain trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets, would be payable within the next 12 months. The Company believes it maintains sufficient liquidity to pay the earn-out should such trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets be achieved by meansearnings of our current cash on hand as of March 31, 2022, and if needed, access to our existing Credit Agreement.

Duringforeign subsidiaries outside the three and six months ended March 31, 2022, Bid4Assets achieved certain of the trailing twelve-month EBITDA targets such that payout totaling $3.5 million to Bid4Assets shareholders is expected to be made by the Company during the third quarter of fiscal 2022.

WeUnited States. As a result, we did not record a provision for deferred U.S. tax expense on the undistributed earnings$9.8 million of foreign subsidiaries because we intend to indefinitely reinvest the earnings of these foreign subsidiaries outside the United States. The amount of such undistributed foreign earnings was $7.8 million as of MarchDecember 31, 2022. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, and September 30, 2021, $24.32022, $18.0 million and $22.4$20.3 million, respectively, of Cashcash and cash equivalents was held outside of the U.S.


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Other Uses of Capital Resources

Bid4Assets Earn-out Liability. As of December 31, 2022, the remaining earn-out fair value is $0 based upon actual performance through the final earn-out measurement period ending December 31, 2022.

Share Repurchases. From time to time, we have been authorized to repurchase issued and outstanding shares of our common stock under a share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors. Share repurchases may be made through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market conditions. The repurchase program may be discontinued or suspended at any time and will be funded using our available cash.


TheAs of September 30, 2022, the Company had no$6.6 million remaining share repurchase authorization as of September 30, 2021. authorization.

On December 6, 2021,2022, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase plan (the "December 6 Stock Repurchase Plan") of up to $20$8.4 million of the Company's outstandingoutstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2023. 2024.

The Company repurchased 1,011,881531,819 shares for $17.0 million, and 1,159,066 shares for $20.0$7.2 million during the three and six months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, respectively.2022. As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company had no$7.8 million of remaining authorization to repurchase shares.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.

We do not have any transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements that could be considered material off-balance sheet arrangements.

Changes in Cash Flows: SixThree Months Ended MarchDecember 31, 2022 Compared to the SixThree Months Ended MarchDecember 31, 2021

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activitieswas $14.6($10.7) million and $31.3$1.9 million for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The $16.7$12.6 million decrease in cash provided by operating activities between periods was attributable to cash flows associated with accounts payable and payables to sellers which had a net decrease of $12.8 million$18.7 million. While a decrease in the first fiscal quarter generally occurs due to reduced rates of changeseasonality in the underlying transaction volumes during the current period. Our working capital accounts are subject to natural variations depending on the rate of change of our transaction volumes, the timing of cash receipts and payments, and variations in our transaction volumes related to settlements between our buyers and sellers. As GovDeals real estate sales with settlement services increase through the integration with Bid4Assets, operating cash flow fluctuations from accounts payable and payables to sellers are expected to become more variable. The amount of cash received and settled will be substantially higher than our take rate on such transactions, and the timing of auction events cash collection period, and paymentsettlement payments, including lower transaction volumes around the holidays at the end of settlements relative to periodthe quarter, the larger decrease towards the end dates can potentially drive substantial cash movements toof the extentthree months ended December 31, 2022, was also affected by macroeconomic challenges slowing the timingsupply of such activities cross fiscal periods. There have been no other significant changes to the working capital requirements for the Company.used vehicles.


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Net cash used in investing activitieswas $14.7$3.0 million and $1.6$13.0 million for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively. The $13.1$10.0 million increasedecrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by the prior year $11.2 million in cash paid at closing to acquire Bid4Assets on November 1, 2021, net of cash acquired. See Note 3 - Bid4Assets Acquisition for further information. This decrease was offset by $1.8 million in short-term investments purchased during the three months ended December 31, 2022.


Net cash used byin financing activitieswas $21.9$6.9 million and $19.0$3.8 million for the sixthree months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, respectively. The $2.9$3.1 million increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily driven by a $3.9$4.2 million increase in share repurchases, offset by $1.4$0.6 million in lower taxes paid in connection with the net settlement of stock compensation awards.


Capital expenditures.awards, and $0.5 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options.  Our capital expenditures consist primarily of capitalized software, computers and purchased software, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and leasehold improvements. The timing and volume of such capital expenditures in the future will be affected by the addition of new sellers or buyers or expansion of existing seller or buyer relationships. We intend to fund those expenditures primarily from our existing cash balances and operating cash flows. Our capital expenditures for the six months ended March 31, 2022, and March 31, 2021, were $3.6 million and $2.4 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2022, we had no significant outstanding commitments for capital expenditures.


Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors including our rate of revenue growth, the timing and extent of spending to support development efforts, the expansion of sales and marketing activities, the development and deployment of new marketplaces, the introduction of new value-added services and the costs to establish additional distribution centers.


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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements that could be considered material off-balance sheet arrangements.


Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest rate sensitivity. As of March 31, 2022, we do not have any debt, and we are not holding any short-term investments. Our cash and cash equivalents balance of $84.3 million is maintained within various interest bearing and earnings allowance checking accounts. Changes in interest rates on these checking accounts are not expected to have a significant impact to our consolidated results of operations. Our investment policy requires us to invest funds in excess of current operating requirements. The principal objectives of our investment activities are to preserve principal, provide liquidity and maximize income consistent with minimizing risk of material loss. As of December 31, 2022, we hold cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments that are subject to varying interest rates based upon their maturities. A hypothetical 100 basis point decline in interest rates would impact our pre-tax earnings by less than $1.0 million on an annualized basis.


As of December 31, 2022, we do not have any debt, however, should the Company draw on our Line of Credit in the future, such draw would incur interest as determined by the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) in effect plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75%.

Exchange rate sensitivity.Because of the number of countries and currencies we operate in, movements in currency exchange rates may affect our results. We report our operating results and financial condition in U.S. dollars. Our U.S. operations earn revenues and incur expenses primarily in U.S. dollars.

Outside the United States, we predominantly generate revenues and incur expenses in theboth U.S. dollars and local currency.currencies. Our primary foreign exchange exposures include British Pounds, Canadian Dollars, Chinese Yuan, Euros, and Hong Kong Dollars. When we translate the results and net assets of theseour international operations into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes, movements in exchange rates will affect our reported results and net assets.results. Volatile market conditions arising from ongoing macroeconomic conditions such as rising interest rates at federal banks and the COVID-19 pandemic and/or ongoing hostilities in UkraineRussia-Ukraine conflict, may result in significant changes in exchange rates, which could affect our results of operations expressed in U.S. dollars. A hypothetical 10% decrease in foreign exchange rates reduce our total expected revenues by approximately 1%. The potential impact on pre-tax earnings would be less as total expected expenses would also decrease.


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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.


As of MarchDecember 31, 2022 we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and were operating to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to provide reasonable assurance that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


During the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, no change occurred in our internal controls over financial reporting that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.



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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION


From time to time, we may become involved in litigation relating to claims arising in the ordinary course of the business. Information regarding the Company's legal proceedings maycan be found in Note 13 - Legal Proceedings and Other Contingencies, of the accompanying Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Item 1A. Risk Factors


Risks Related to Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
On February 24, 2022, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, and sustained conflict and disruption in the region is likely. Impact to Ukraine as well as actions taken by other countries, including new and stricter sanctions imposed by Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the United States and other nations against officials, individuals, regions, and industries in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus, could adversely affect the global economy and financial markets and thus adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations as well as the price of our common stock. The extent and duration of the military action, sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict, but could be substantial.

Total revenues directly associated with Russia and Ukraine are notThere have been no material to our consolidated financial results. However, our business is exposed to the broader economic volatility associated with the invasion. For example, increased volatility in energy, steel and other metal scrap prices caused several clients to delay scheduled projects or suspend them indefinitely. In addition, some clients in Europe have suspended asset sales out of concern for increased scarcity of parts and other resources. To the extent the broader economic volatility associated with the invasion continues affecting project timelines and asset values, particularly in Europe and in the energy market globally, our results of operations could be adversely affected.

Our Machinio segment uses a small number of independent contractors based in Ukraine and Russia. If these independent contractors are unable to perform their duties due to local instability or political, economic or military conditions, then our Machinio segment’s ability to provide certain services and the development of new services or enhancement of existing services could be delayed, and our results of operations could be adversely affected.

The conflict and related sanctions could also increasechanges from the risk of cyber-attacks launched against businesses based in the countries which have imposed sanctions, including the United States. We are based in the United States and have business interests around the world. An increase in the prevalence of cyber-attacks increases the risk that our e-commerce marketplaces, information technology systems, networks, and services could be affected, magnifying the cyber-related risks describedfactors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021.

Turbulent economic conditions may negatively affect our business and results of operations.

Our business may be adversely affected by turbulence in economic conditions such as employment levels, wage and salary levels, global supply chain constraints, trends in consumer confidence and spending, reductions in consumer net worth, interest rates, inflation, foreign exchange rate fluctuations, the availability of consumer credit and taxation policies. Consumer purchases in general may decline during recessions, periods of prolonged declines in the equity markets or housing markets and periods when disposable income and perceptions of consumer wealth are lower.

2022. In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors set forth in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021,2022, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in our Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

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


Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities


None.

None.


Use of Proceeds


Not applicable.
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities


The following table presents information about our repurchases of common stock during the three months ended MarchDecember 31, 2022 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):

Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased1
Average Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as a Part of a Publicly Announced ProgramApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Programs
January 1, 2022 to January 31, 202278,584 $20.77 78,584 $15,405 
February 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022764,653 $16.40 764,653 $2,863 
March 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022168,644 $16.97 168,644 $— 
Total1,011,881 1,011,881 
12022. Separate from the share repurchase program, our stock incentive plans allow for participants to exercise stock options by surrendering shares of common stock equivalent in value to the exercise price due. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, participants surrendered 0 shares of common stock in the exercise of stock options, respectively. Any shares surrendered to the Company in this manner are not available for future grant.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Number of Shares

 

Approximate Dollar Value

 

 

 

Total Number of

Average Price

Purchased as a Part of a

 

of Shares that May Yet be

 

Period

 

 

Publicly Announced

 

 

Purchased Under the

 

 

Shares Purchased1

Paid Per Share

Program

 

 

Programs (in million)

 

October 1, 2022, to October 31, 2022

 

 

$

 

 

$

6.6

 

November 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022

 

$

 

$

6.6

 

December 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022

531,819

 

$

13.53

 

531,819

$

7.8

 

Total

531,819

 

 

 

 

531,819

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From time to time, we have been authorized to repurchase issued and outstanding shares of our common stock under a share repurchase program approved by our Board of Directors. Share repurchases may be made through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as management deems appropriate. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including price, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market conditions. The repurchase programRepurchase programs may be discontinued or suspended at any time and will be funded using our available cash.


On December 6, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a new stock repurchase plan of up to $8.4 million of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock through December 31, 2024.

As of MarchDecember 31, 2022, the Company had no$7.8 million of remaining authorization to repurchase shares.


Item 5. Other Information


None

None


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Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

2.1 

2.2 3.1

2.3 
3.1 

 

3.2 

 

3.2

Amended and Restated Bylaws dated August 2, 2016,Bylaws, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.23.1 to the Company's QuarterlyCurrent Report on 10-Q,Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 4, 2016.5, 2022.

3.3 

10.1

2022 Amendment to the Liquidity Services, Inc. ThirdForm of Amended and Restated 2006 Omnibus Long-Term Incentive Plan,Executive Employment Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Appendix AExhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Definitive Proxy StatementCompany's Current Report on Schedule 14A,Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 24, 2022.20, 2023.

31.1 

 

10.2

Form of Change in Control Agreement, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 20, 2023.

10.3

Form of Indemnification Agreement for directors and officers.

10.4

Form of Employee Agreement Regarding Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, and Competitive Activities.

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2 

 

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32.1 

 

32.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2 

 

32.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

101 

 

101

The following materials from the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity, (v) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)




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SIGNATURES

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

 

LIQUIDITY SERVICES, INC.

 

(Registrant)

February 2, 2023

May 5, 2022

By:

/s/ William P. Angrick, III

 

William P. Angrick, III

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

and Chief Executive Officer

February 2, 2023

May 5, 2022

By:

/s/ Jorge A. Celaya

 

Jorge A. Celaya

 

Chief Financial Officer


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