UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______ to ______
Commission file number: 001-38466

GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware82-3886022
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
1500 Solana Blvd, Building 4, Suite 4500
Westlake
Texas76262
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

(469) 480-3669
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each ClassTrading Symbol(s)Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per shareGSHDNASDAQ

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.   þ Yes o 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).
þ Yes o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer  Smaller reporting company
   Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☑ No

As of October 31, 2023,April 22, 2024, there were 24,449,88325,238,152 shares of Class A common stock outstanding and 13,415,16512,752,530 shares of Class B common stock outstanding.



Table of contents
 Page
Part I
Item 1.Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
Part II
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.Risk Factors
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.Other Information
Item 6.Exhibits
 

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Commonly used defined terms
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q ("Form 10-Q"), unless the context indicates or otherwise requires, the following terms have the following meanings:
Ancillary Revenue: Revenue that is supplemental to our Core Revenue and Cost Recovery Revenue, Ancillary Revenue is unpredictable and often outside of the Company's control. Included in Ancillary Revenue are Contingent Commissions and other income.
Agency Fees: Fees separate from commissions charged directly to clients for efforts performed in the issuance of new insurance policies.
Annual Report on Form 10-K: The Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
Carrier: An insurance company.
Carrier Appointment: A contractual relationship with a Carrier.
Client Retention: Calculated by comparing the number of all clients that had at least one policy in force twelve months prior to the date of measurement and still have at least one policy in force at the date of measurement.
Contingent Commission: Revenue in the form of contractual payments from Carriers contingent upon several factors, including growth and profitability of the business placed with the Carrier.
Core Revenue: The most predictable revenue stream for the Company, these revenues consist of New Business Revenue and Renewal Revenue. New Business Revenue is lower-margin, but fairly predictable. Renewal Revenue is higher-margin and very predictable.
Cost Recovery Revenue: Revenue received by the Company associated with cost recovery efforts associated with selling and financing franchises. Included in Cost Recovery Revenue are Initial Franchise Fees and Interest Income.
Franchise Agreement: Agreements governing our relationships with Franchisees.
Franchisee: An individual or entity who has entered into a Franchise Agreement with us.
GF: Goosehead Financial, LLC.
Initial Franchise Fee: Contracted fees paid by Franchisees to compensate Goosehead for the training, onboarding and ongoing support of new franchise locations.
LLC Unit: a limited liability company unit of Goosehead Financial, LLC.
New Business Commission: Commissions received from Carriers relating to policies in their first term.
New Business Revenue: New Business Commissions, Agency Fees, and New Business Royalty Fees.
New Business Royalty Fees: Royalty Fees received from Franchisees relating to policies in their first term
NPS: Net Promoter Score is calculated based on a single question: “How likely are you to refer Goosehead Insurance to a friend, family member or colleague?” Clients that respond with a 6 or below are Detractors, a score of 7 or 8 are called Passives, and a 9 or 10 are Promoters. NPS is calculated by subtracting the percentage of Detractors from the percentage of Promoters.
Policies in Force: As of any reported date, the total count of current (non-cancelled) policies placed by us with our Carriers.
Policy Term: The contractual period the policy provides insurance coverage to the insured.
Pre-IPO LLC Members: owners of LLC Units of GF prior to the Offering.
Renewal Commission: Commissions received from Carriers relating to a policy in a renewal term.
Renewal Revenue: Renewal Commissions and Renewal Royalty Fees.
Renewal Royalty Fees: Royalty Fees received from Franchisees relating to a policy in a renewal term.
Royalty Fees: Fees paid by Franchisees to the Company that are tied to the gross commissions paid by the Carriers related to policies sold or renewed by a franchisee.
The Offering: The initial public offering completed by Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on May 1, 2018.
Total Written Premium: As of any reported date, the total amount of current (non-cancelled) gross premium that is placed with Goosehead’s portfolio of Carriers.
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Special note regarding forward-looking statements
We have made statements in this Form 10-Q that are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions about us, may include projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth strategies and anticipated trends in our business. These statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and projections about future events. There are important factors that could cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from the results, level of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those factors discussed under the caption entitled “Item 1A. Risk factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q are made only as of the date hereof. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. We are under no duty to update any of these forward-looking statements after the date of this Form 10-Q to conform our prior statements to actual results or revised expectations.
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PART I

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Page
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1Organization
Note 2Summary of significant accounting policies
Note 3Revenues
Note 4Franchise fees receivable
Note 5Allowance for uncollectible agency fees
Note 6Property and equipment
Note 7Intangible assets
Note 8Debt
Note 9Income taxes
Note 10Stockholder's equity
Note 811Income taxes
Note 9Stockholder's equityNon-controlling interest
Note 1012Non-controlling interestEquity-based compensation
Note 11Equity-based compensation
Note 1213Litigation



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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2023202220232022 20242023
Revenues:Revenues:
Commissions and agency feesCommissions and agency fees$31,980 $27,402 $88,637 $73,676 
Commissions and agency fees
Commissions and agency fees
Franchise revenuesFranchise revenues38,729 29,922 108,490 77,299 
Interest incomeInterest income321 363 1,135 1,012 
Total revenuesTotal revenues71,030 57,687 198,262 151,987 
Operating Expenses:Operating Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits
Employee compensation and benefits
Employee compensation and benefitsEmployee compensation and benefits39,436 36,328 113,801 99,471 
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses14,831 13,456 48,019 39,358 
Bad debtsBad debts797 2,306 3,352 4,762 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization2,352 1,809 6,817 5,043 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses57,416 53,899 171,989 148,634 
Income from operationsIncome from operations13,614 3,788 26,273 3,353 
Other Income (Expense):Other Income (Expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(1,617)(1,414)(5,057)(3,411)
Income (loss) before taxes11,997 2,374 21,216 (58)
Tax expense (benefit)724 (666)2,944 (104)
Net income11,273 3,040 18,272 46 
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests4,339 1,061 7,753 (18)
Net income attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.$6,934 $1,979 $10,519 $64 
Interest expense
Interest expense
Loss before taxes
Tax benefit
Net income (loss)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Earnings per share:Earnings per share:
Basic
Basic
BasicBasic$0.29 $0.09 $0.44 $— 
DilutedDiluted$0.28 $0.09 $0.43 $— 
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstandingWeighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding
BasicBasic24,124 20,892 23,674 20,531 
Basic
Basic
DilutedDiluted24,891 21,569 24,274 21,430 



See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30,December 31, March 31,December 31,
20232022 20242023
AssetsAssets
Current Assets:Current Assets:
Current Assets:
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$35,203 $28,743 
Restricted cashRestricted cash1,858 1,644 
Commissions and agency fees receivable, netCommissions and agency fees receivable, net12,327 14,440 
Commissions and agency fees receivable, net
Commissions and agency fees receivable, net
Receivable from franchisees, netReceivable from franchisees, net9,147 4,932 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses9,445 4,334 
Total current assets
Total current assets
Total current assetsTotal current assets67,980 54,093 
Receivable from franchisees, net of current portionReceivable from franchisees, net of current portion12,411 23,835 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciationProperty and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation31,707 35,347 
Right-of-use assetRight-of-use asset39,846 44,080 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortizationIntangible assets, net of accumulated amortization14,785 4,487 
Deferred income taxes, netDeferred income taxes, net170,761 155,318 
Other assetsOther assets3,967 4,193 
Total assetsTotal assets$341,457 $321,353 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities:Current Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts payable and accrued expenses$14,779 $15,958 
Premiums payablePremiums payable1,858 1,644 
Lease liabilityLease liability8,749 6,627 
Lease liability
Lease liability
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities4,831 6,031 
Contract liabilities
Contract liabilities
Note payableNote payable8,750 6,875 
Liabilities under tax receivable agreement
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities38,967 37,135 
Lease liability, net of current portionLease liability, net of current portion59,687 64,947 
Note payable, net of current portionNote payable, net of current portion70,005 86,711 
Note payable, net of current portion
Note payable, net of current portion
Contract liabilities, net of current portionContract liabilities, net of current portion27,128 40,522 
Liabilities under tax receivable agreement139,909 125,662 
Liabilities under tax receivable agreement, net of current portion
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities335,696 354,977 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 300,000 shares authorized, 24,446 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023, 23,034 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022244 228 
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 50,000 shares authorized, 13,415 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023, 14,471 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022134 146 
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 300,000 shares authorized, 25,230 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024, 24,966 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 300,000 shares authorized, 25,230 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024, 24,966 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 300,000 shares authorized, 25,230 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024, 24,966 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value per share - 50,000 shares authorized, 12,758 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2024, 12,954 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023
Additional paid in capitalAdditional paid in capital96,752 70,866 
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(50,546)(60,570)
Total stockholders' equityTotal stockholders' equity46,584 10,670 
Non-controlling interestsNon-controlling interests(40,823)(44,294)
Total equityTotal equity5,761 (33,624)
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$341,457 $321,353 

See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Issued shares of Class A common stockIssued shares of Class B common stockClass A Common stockClass B Common StockAdditional paid in capitalAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equityNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Balance January 1, 202323,034 14,471 $228 $146 $70,866 $(60,570)$10,670 $(44,294)$(33,624)
Net loss— — — — — (81)(81)(100)(181)
Exercise of stock options17 — — — 173 — 173 — 173 
Equity-based compensation— — — — 6,620 — 6,620 — 6,620 
Activity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 201 — 201 — 201 
Redemption of LLC Units323 (323)(3)(990)— (990)990 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 699 — 699 129 828 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — (103)(103)103 — 
Balance March 31, 202323,379 14,147 $231 $143 $77,569 $(60,754)$17,189 $(43,173)$(25,984)
Issued shares of Class A common stockIssued shares of Class A common stockIssued shares of Class B common stockClass A Common stockClass B Common StockAdditional paid in capitalAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equityNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Balance January 1, 2024
DistributionsDistributions— — — — — — — (5,206)(5,206)
Net income— — — — — 3,666 3,666 3,514 7,180 
Net income (loss)
Exercise of stock optionsExercise of stock options167 — — 3,516 — 3,518 — 3,518 
Equity-based compensationEquity-based compensation— — — — 5,872 — 5,872 — 5,872 
Activity under employee stock purchase planActivity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 144 — 144 — 144 
Redemption of LLC UnitsRedemption of LLC Units352 (352)(4)(1,112)— (1,112)1,112 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable AgreementDeferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 870 — 870 157 1,027 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interestReallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — (477)(477)477 — 
Balance June 30, 202323,900 13,795 $237 $139 $86,859 $(57,565)$29,670 $(43,118)$(13,448)
Balance March 31, 2024

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Issued shares of Class A common stockIssued shares of Class B common stockClass A Common stockClass B Common StockAdditional paid in capitalAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equityNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Balance, June 30, 202323,900 13,795 $237 $139 $86,859 $(57,565)$29,670 $(43,118)$(13,448)
Distributions— — — — — — — (3,275)(3,275)
Net income— — — — — 6,934 6,934 4,339 11,273 
Exercise of stock options164 — — 3,364 — 3,366 — 3,366 
Equity-based compensation— — — — 6,459 — 6,459 — 6,459 
Activity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 135 — 135 — 135 
Redemption of LLC Units380 (380)(4)(1,154)— (1,154)1,154 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 1,090 — 1,090 162 1,252 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — 85 85 (85)— 
Balance September 30 202324,446 13,415 $244 $134 $96,752 $(50,546)$46,584 $(40,823)$5,761 
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Issued shares of Class A common stockIssued shares of Class B common stockClass A Common stockClass B Common StockAdditional paid in capitalAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equityNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Balance January 1, 202323,034 14,471 $228 $146 $70,866 $(60,570)$10,670 $(44,294)$(33,624)
Net loss— — — — — (81)(81)(100)(181)
Exercise of stock options17 — — — 173 — 173 — 173 
Equity-based compensation— — — — 6,620 — 6,620 — 6,620 
Activity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 201 — 201 — 201 
Redemption of LLC Units323 (323)(3)(990)— (990)990 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 699 — 699 129 828 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — (103)(103)103 — 
Balance March 31, 202323,379 14,147 $231 $143 $77,569 $(60,754)$17,189 $(43,173)$(25,984)

Issued shares of Class A common stockIssued shares of Class B common stockClass A Common stockClass B Common StockAdditional paid in capitalAccumulated deficitTotal stockholders' equityNon-controlling interestTotal equity
Balance January 1, 202220,198 16,909 $200 $170 $46,281 $(60,671)$(14,020)$(55,168)$(69,188)
Net loss— — — — — (2,257)(2,257)(3,126)(5,383)
Exercise of stock options19 — — — 256 — 256 — 256 
Equity-based compensation— — — — 5,788 — 5,788 — 5,788 
Activity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 214 — 214 — 214 
Redemption of LLC Units101 (101)(1)(344)— (344)344 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 394 — 394 22 416 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — (478)(478)478 — 
Balance March 31, 202220,321 16,808 $201 $169 $52,589 $(63,406)$(10,447)$(57,450)$(67,897)
Net income— — — — — 342 342 2,047 2,389 
Exercise of stock options94 — — 1,007 — 1,008 — 1,008 
Equity-based compensation— — — — 5,173 — 5,173 — 5,173 
Activity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 177 — 177 — 177 
Redemption of LLC Units115 (115)(1)(377)— (377)377 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 373 — 373 30 403 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — (226)(226)226 — 
Balance June 30, 202220,534 16,693 $203 $168 $58,942 $(63,290)$(3,977)$(54,770)$(58,747)
Net income— — — — — 1,979 1,979 1,061 3,040 
Exercise of stock options171 — — 3,004 — 3,006 — 3,006 
Equity-based compensation— — — — 5,395 — 5,395 — 5,395 
Activity under employee stock purchase plan— — — 165 — 165 — 165 
Redemption of LLC Units492 (492)(5)(1,579)— (1,579)1,579 — 
Deferred tax adjustments related to Tax Receivable Agreement— — — — 1,311 — 1,311 165 1,476 
Reallocation of Non-controlling interest— — — — — 29 29 (29)— 
Balance September 30, 202221,202 16,201 210 163 67,238 (61,282)6,329 (51,994)(45,665)


See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022 20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$18,272 $46 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization6,986 5,212 
Impairment expenseImpairment expense3,628 — 
Impairment expense
Impairment expense
Bad debt expenseBad debt expense3,352 4,762 
Equity-based compensationEquity-based compensation18,951 16,356 
Impacts of Tax Receivable Agreement14,665 11,794 
Impacts of tax receivable agreement
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(12,336)(12,274)
Noncash lease activityNoncash lease activity(31)8,857 
Cloud computing arrangement implementation costs
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Receivable from franchisees
Receivable from franchisees
Receivable from franchiseesReceivable from franchisees5,470 (2,021)
Commissions and agency fees receivableCommissions and agency fees receivable854 (878)
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses(5,111)(788)
Other assetsOther assets226 (646)
Accounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts payable and accrued expenses(2,964)136 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities(14,594)2,151 
Premiums payablePremiums payable(142)310 
Net cash provided by operating activities37,227 33,017 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from notes receivable34 32 
Purchase of software(4,645)(2,094)
Issuance of notes receivable to franchisees
Issuance of notes receivable to franchisees
Issuance of notes receivable to franchisees
Proceeds from notes receivable to franchisees
Capitalized software development costs
Cash consideration paid for asset acquisitionsCash consideration paid for asset acquisitions(6,043)— 
Purchase of property and equipmentPurchase of property and equipment(3,955)(14,771)
Net cash used for investing activitiesNet cash used for investing activities(14,609)(16,833)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment of note payableRepayment of note payable(15,000)(3,125)
Repayment of note payable
Repayment of note payable
Proceeds from the issuance of Class A common stock
Proceeds from the issuance of Class A common stock
Proceeds from the issuance of Class A common stockProceeds from the issuance of Class A common stock7,537 4,832 
Member distributions and dividendsMember distributions and dividends(8,481)— 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used for) financing activities(15,944)1,707 
Net increase in cash and restricted cash6,674 17,891 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period30,387 30,479 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$37,061 $48,370 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow data:Supplemental disclosures of cash flow data:
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow data:
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow data:
Cash paid during the period for interest
Cash paid during the period for interest
Cash paid during the period for interestCash paid during the period for interest$4,849 $3,242 
Cash paid for income taxesCash paid for income taxes608 444 
See Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1. Organization

Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (“GSHD”) is the sole managing member of Goosehead Financial, LLC (“GF”) and has the sole voting power and control of management of GF. Accordingly, GSHD consolidates the financial results of GF and reports non-controlling interest in GSHD’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
GF was organized on January 1, 2016 as a Delaware Limited Liability Company and is headquartered in Westlake, TX.
GSHD (collectively with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company”) provides personal and commercial property and casualty insurance brokerage services for its clients through a network of corporate-owned agencies and franchise units across the nation.
The Company had 1314 and 12 corporate-owned locations in operation at September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, respectively. Franchisees are provided access to Carrier Appointments, product training, technology infrastructure, client service centers and back office services. During the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, the Company onboarded 3025 and 14483 franchise locations, respectively, and had 1,2851,155 and 1,4031,387 operating franchise locations as of September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, respectively. No franchises were purchased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and 2022.2023.
All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Therefore, they do not include all of the annual disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). However, in the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated financial positions at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022,2023, and the condensed consolidated resultsstatements of operations, stockholders' equity and statements of cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and 2022.2023. The interim period condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements that are included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the entire year. The Company experiences seasonal fluctuations of its revenue due to the timing of contingent commission revenue recognition and trends in housing market activity.
Reclassification
Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates as more information becomes known.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization and reflect amounts paid for the Company’s web domain, computer software costs, and purchased books of business (customer accounts). The web domain is amortized over a useful life of fifteen years, computer software costs are amortized over a useful life of three to ten years, and books of business (customer accounts) are amortized over a useful life of eight years. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company purchased books of business (customer accounts) totaling $0.0 million and $6.5 million, respectively.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Asset Impairment
The Company reviews all of its identifiable assets for impairment periodically and whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In reviewing identifiable assets, if the undiscounted future cash flows were less than the carrying amount of the respective assets, an indicator of impairment would exist, and further analysis would be required to determine whether or not a loss would need to be charged against current period earnings as a component of general and administrative expenses.
Based on a review of intangible assets during the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company identified a group of internally-developed software assets that had not been placed into service and would not be completed. As a result, the Company determined the assets had no fair value and recorded an impairment expense of $1.1 million related to the asset group.
Based on a review of tangible assets during the three months ended June 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, the Company identified twoone office leaseslease that will be subleased and completed a recoverability assessment for assets at those locations.that location. Based on the results of the recoverability assessment, the Company determined that the undiscounted cash flows of the assets were below their carrying values. As a result, the Company compared the fair values of the assets to their carrying values and recorded an impairment expense of $1.4$0.1 million of property and equipment and $1.1$0.2 million of right-of-use asset for the amount the carrying values exceeded the fair values. The Company determined the fair values by estimating sublease cash flows based on market rates for similar properties and discounted them using the Company's internal borrowing rate.
No additional impairment was identified during the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to the asset and liability method which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and liabilities related to the expected future tax consequences arising from temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities based on enacted statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse. Any effects of changes in income tax rates or laws are included in income tax expense in the period of enactment.
Restricted Cash
The Company holds premiums received from the insured, but not yet remitted to the Carrier, in a fiduciary capacity. Premiums received but not yet remitted included in restricted cash were $1.9$2.0 million and $2.3$1.6 million as of September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, respectively.
The following is a reconciliation of our cash and restricted cash balances as presented in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
September 30,
20232022
March 31,March 31,
202420242023
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$35,203 $46,107 
Restricted cashRestricted cash1,858 2,263 
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cashCash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash$37,061 $48,370 

Accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (Topic 740). This standard requires the Company to provide further disaggregated income tax disclosures for specific categories on the effective tax rate reconciliation, as well as additional information about federal, state/local and foreign income taxes. The standard also requires the Company to annually disclose its income taxes paid (net of refunds received), disaggregated by jurisdiction. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The standard is to be applied on a prospective basis, although optional retrospective application is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this guidance will have on its financial statement disclosures.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
Reference Rate Reform (ASU 2020-04): In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued ASU 2020-04 Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP if certain criteria are met to contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued. ASU 2020-04 is effective from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022. In December 2022, ASU 2022-06 extended the effective period through December 31, 2024. A substantial portion of our indebtedness bears interest at variable interest rates, primarily based on USD-LIBOR. The adoption of ASU 2020-04 did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements. The standard will ease, if warranted, the administrative requirements for accounting for the future effects of the rate reform. Our debt agreement contains a provision to move to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") if or when LIBOR is phased out. On April 26, 2023, the Company entered into an Amendment No.1 to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement executing the provision to move to SOFR from LIBOR. Under the allowable expedients, a modification of a debt contract that is only a replacement of the reference rate is accounted for as a non-substantial modification.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

3. Revenue
Commissions and fees
The Company earns new and renewal commissions, which are paid by insurance carriers, royalty fees from new and renewal commissions earned by franchisees, and fees paid by clients for the identification and placement of insurance coverage. These commissions, fees and royalties are earned atas a point in time upon the effective date of the insurance policy, as no performance obligation exists after coverage is bound and the unilateral enforceable right to terminate expires. The transaction price for the commissions and fees is set as the estimated amount to be received for the current policy, including the initial commission earned for the current policy term, adjusted and constrained for an estimate of changes to the commission that may arise due to (1) changes to the policy premium during the current policy term and/or (2) cancellationpercentage of the policy beforepremiums placed by the endCompany, by performing its obligation to identify, place, and make effective insurance coverage on behalf of its customer, the current term.insured. The Company defines the term of the policy as the contractual period the policy provides insurance coverage to the insured, which is typically 1 year.year or less. Commissions earned for the placement of the initial policy term for a given insurance product are recorded as New Business Commissions. New Business Commissions are earned at a point in time on the effective date of the policy, which is when the customer’s unilateral right to cancel the policy without consideration expires, as the Company has no further performance obligations for the initial term once the policy is placed and made effective.

After the initial policy term for a given insurance product, the Company earns Renewal Commissions by assisting the customer to make effective a renewal policy that satisfies the customer’s current insurance coverage needs. The Company performs this obligation by monitoring the customer’s policy to ensure a renewal is offered by the carrier and that the client promptly pays the premium. Alternatively, based on the needs of the customer, the Company may assist the customer to adjust coverage terms to satisfy its current insurance coverage needs or the Company may assist the customer to re-shop the insurance coverage to identify, place, and make effective a policy that better meets those needs. Renewal Commissions are earned at a point in time upon the effective date of the renewal policy term or upon the effective date of the replacement policy identified, placed, and made effective for the customer, which is when the customer’s unilateral right to non-renew the policy expires, as the Company has no further performance obligations for that renewal policy term.

The transaction price for commissions revenue is set as an estimate of the variable consideration to be received for the current policy term. This estimate includes the fixed consideration due based on the contractual terms of the current policy and adjustments for estimates of modifications of the contractual terms of the current policy and/or termination of the policy before the end of the current term. This variable consideration is constrained to the extent that it is probable there will not be a significant reversal of revenue.
For Agency Fees, the Company enters into a contract with the insured, in which the Company's performance obligation is to place an insurance policy. The transaction price of the agency fee is set at the time the sale is agreed upon, and is included in the contract. Agency Fee revenue is recognized at a point in time, which is the effective date of the policy.
Contingent commission revenue is generated from contracts between the Company and Carriers,insurance carriers, for which the Company is compensated for certain growth, profitability, or other performance-based metrics. The performance obligations for contingent commissions will vary by contract, but generally include the Company increasing profitable written premium with the Carrier.insurance carrier. The transaction price for contingent commissions is estimated based on all available information and is recognized over time as the Company completes its performance obligations, as the underlying policies are placed, net of a constraint.
The Company must estimate the amount of consideration that will be received such that a significant reversal of revenue is not probable. Contingent commissions represent a form of variable consideration associated with the placement and profitability of coverage, for which we earn commissions. Contingent commissions are estimated with a constraint applied and accrued in relation to the satisfaction of the performance obligations for the period over which the contract applies. The resulting effect on the timing of recognizing contingent commissions closely follows a similar pattern as our commissions and fees with any adjustments recognized when payments are received or as additional information that affects the estimate becomes available.
Franchise revenues
Franchise revenues include initial franchise fees and ongoing new and renewal royalty fees from franchisees.

Revenue from initial franchise feesInitial Franchise Fees is generated from a contract between the Company and a franchisee. The Company's performance obligation is to provide initial training, onboarding, ongoing support and use of the Company's business operations over the period of the franchise agreement. The transaction price is set by the franchise agreement and revenue is recognized over time as the Company completes its performance obligations.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Initial franchise fees are recognized as revenue over the 10-year life of the franchise contract, beginning on the start date of the contract.
Revenue from newNew and renewal royalty feesRenewal Royalty Fees is recorded by applying the sales- and usage-based royalties exception. Under the sales- and usage-based exception, the Company estimatesrecognizes revenue over time as a franchise places and makes effective a policy for an insured. The transaction price for the amountroyalty fee for each policy made effective is set as the contractual royalty rate multiplied by an estimate of royaltiesthe commissions to be received by the franchise for the current policy, includingterm of the initial commission earned forpolicy. This estimate includes the fixed consideration due based on the contractual terms of the current policy term, adjusted and constrainedadjustments for an estimateestimates of changes tomodifications of the commission that may arise due to (1) changes to the policy premium duringcontractual terms of the current policy term and/or (2) cancellationtermination of the policy before the end of the current term. Revenue from royalty feesThis variable consideration is recognized over time asconstrained to the placementextent that it is probable there will not be a significant reversal of the underlying policies occur.revenue.
Contract costs
TheAdditionally, the Company has evaluated ASC Topic 340 - Other Assets and Deferred Cost (“ASC 340”) which requires companies to defer certain incremental cost to obtain customer contracts, and certain costs to fulfill customer contracts.
Incremental cost to obtain - The adoption of ASC 340 resulted in the Company deferringdefers certain costs to obtain customer contracts primarily as they relate to commission-based compensation plans for theselling new franchise sales team, in which the Company pays an incremental amount of compensation on new Franchise Agreements.agreements. These incremental costs are deferred and amortized over a 10-year period, which is consistent with the term of the contract. The balance of cost to obtain is included with Other assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Costs to fulfill - The Company has evaluated the need to capitalize costs to fulfill customer contracts and has determined that there are no costs that meet the definition for capitalization under ASC 340.

Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table disaggregates revenue by source (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Type of revenue stream:
Commissions and agency fees
Renewal Commissions$15,961 $15,818 
New Business Commissions5,681 5,517 
Agency Fees1,911 2,230 
Contingent Commissions2,668 1,920 
Franchise revenues
Renewal Royalty Fees29,053 22,752 
New Business Royalty Fees6,234 5,671 
Initial Franchise Fees2,245 3,063 
Other Franchise Revenues458 587 
Interest Income250 397 
Total Revenues$64,460 $57,955 
Timing of revenue recognition:
Transferred at a point in time$23,552 $23,565 
Transferred over time40,908 34,390 
Total Revenues$64,460 $57,955 

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table disaggregates revenue by source (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Type of revenue stream:
Commissions and agency fees
Renewal Commissions$19,036 $16,485 $53,395 $41,233 
New Business Commissions6,125 6,215 17,899 18,312 
Agency Fees2,008 2,740 6,642 8,491 
Contingent Commissions4,811 1,962 10,701 5,640 
Franchise revenues
Renewal Royalty Fees30,040 21,574 80,344 54,446 
New Business Royalty Fees5,910 4,866 17,819 13,979 
Initial Franchise Fees2,430 3,056 8,780 7,943 
Other Franchise Revenues349 426 1,547 931 
Interest Income321 363 1,135 1,012 
Total Revenues$71,030 $57,687 $198,262 $151,987 
Timing of revenue recognition:
Transferred at a point in time$27,169 $25,440 $77,936 $68,036 
Transferred over time43,861 32,247 120,326 83,951 
Total Revenues$71,030 $57,687 $198,262 $151,987 

Contract Balances
The following table provides information about receivables, cost to obtain, and contract liabilities from contracts with customers (in thousands):
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022Increase/(decrease)
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024December 31, 2023Increase/(decrease)
Cost to obtain franchise contracts(1)
Cost to obtain franchise contracts(1)
$2,616 $3,255 $(639)
Commissions and agency fees receivable, net(2)
Commissions and agency fees receivable, net(2)
12,327 14,440 (2,113)
Receivable from franchisees(2)
Receivable from franchisees(2)
21,558 28,767 (7,209)
Contract liabilities(2)(3)
Contract liabilities(2)(3)
31,959 46,553 (14,594)
(1) Cost to obtain franchise contracts is included in Other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
(2) Includes both the current and long term portion of this balance.
(3) Initial Franchise Fees to be recognized over the life of the contract.

The Company records Franchise Fees as contract liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets when the agreement is executed. Contract liabilities are reduced as fees are recognized in revenue over the expected life of the franchise license. As the term of the franchise license is typically ten years, substantially all of the franchise fee revenue recognized in the period ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was included in the contract liabilities balance as of December 31, 2022.2023.

The weighted average remaining amortization period for contract liabilities related to open franchises is 7.2 years.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Significant changes in contract liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
Contract liabilities at December 31, 20222023$46,55327,099 
Revenue recognized during the period(8,780)(2,245)
New deferrals(1)
3,445855 
Write offs(2)
(9,259)(3,977)
Contract liabilities at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024$31,95921,732 
(1) Initial Franchise Fees where the consideration is received from the franchisee for services which are to be transferred to the Franchisee over the expected life of the Franchise Agreement.
(2) Franchise Fees, net of recognized revenue, no longer deferred due to the termination of the Franchise Agreement.

4. Franchise Fees Receivable
The balance of Franchise fees receivable included in Receivable from franchisees consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Franchise fees receivable(1)
Franchise fees receivable(1)
$19,861 $35,606 
Less: Unamortized discount(1)
Less: Unamortized discount(1)
(5,734)(9,896)
Less: Allowance for uncollectible franchise fees(1)
Less: Allowance for uncollectible franchise fees(1)
(285)(487)
Net franchise fees receivable(1)
Net franchise fees receivable(1)
$13,842 $25,223 
(1) Includes both the current and long term portion of this balance.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Activity in the allowance for uncollectible franchise fees was as follows (in thousands):
Balance at December 31, 2023$223 
Charges to bad debts322 
Write offs(496)
Balance at March 31, 2024$49 
Balance at December 31, 2022$487 
Charges to bad debts963762 
Write offs(1,165)(902)
Balance at September 30,March 31, 2023$285347 
Balance at December 31, 2021$303 
Charges to bad debts3,099 
Write offs(2,840)
Balance at September 30, 2022$562 

5. Allowance for Uncollectible Agency Fees
Activity in the allowance for uncollectible agency fees was as follows (in thousands):
Balance at December 31, 2023$508 
Charges to bad debts435 
Write offs(533)
Balance at March 31, 2024$410 
Balance at December 31, 2022$450 
Charges to bad debts1,174318 
Write offs(1,004)(286)
Balance at September 30,March 31, 2023$620482 
Balance at December 31, 2021$489 
Charges to bad debts1,663 
Write offs(1,658)
Balance at September 30, 2022$494 

6. Property and equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Furniture & fixtures$11,413 $11,306 
Computer equipment4,499 4,482 
Network equipment478 436 
Phone system326 326 
Leasehold improvements36,318 36,285 
Total53,034 52,834 
Less accumulated depreciation(24,348)(22,518)
Property and equipment, net$28,686 $30,316 
Depreciation expense was $1.8 million and $1.8 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
6. Property and equipment7. Intangible assets
Property and equipmentIntangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2023December 31, 2022
Furniture & fixtures$11,276 $9,772 
Computer equipment4,071 4,041 
Network equipment436 423 
Phone system326 326 
Leasehold improvements36,228 36,009 
Total52,337 50,571 
Less accumulated depreciation(20,630)(15,224)
Property and equipment, net$31,707 $35,347 
Depreciation
March 31, 2024December 31, 2023
Computer software & web domain$15,765 $13,509 
Books of business6,895 6,895 
Total22,660 20,404 
Less: accumulated amortization(3,877)(3,138)
Intangible assets, net$18,783 $17,266 
Amortization expense was $5.7$0.7 million and $4.5$0.3 million for ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, respectively.

7.8. Debt
On July 21, 2021, the Company refinanced its $25.0$25 million revolving credit facility and $80.0$80 million term note payable to a $50.0$50 million revolving credit facility and $100.0$100 million term note payable in order to obtain a more favorable interest rate on the outstanding debt. The Company also has the right, subject to approval by the administrative agent and each issuing bank, to increase the commitments under the credit facilities by an additional $25.0$25 million.
On April 26, 2023, the Company entered into Amendment No.1 ("Amendment") of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which provided that LIBOR should be replaced with SOFR.
The $50.0On April 24, 2024, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 of the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, increasing the term note payable by $25 million and increasing the capacity of the revolving credit facility accrues interest on amounts drawn at an initial interest rateby $25 million to a total capacity of LIBOR plus 250 basis points, then at an interest rate determined by the Company's leverage ratio for the preceding period. At September 30, 2023 the Company was accruing interest at SOFR plus 200 basis points. At September 30, 2023,$75 million.
As of March 31, 2024, the Company had nothing drawn against the revolving credit facility and had a letter of credit of $0.2 million applied against the maximum borrowing availability, payable on July 21, 2026. Thus, amounts available to draw totaled $49.8 million. At March 31, 2024, the Company was accruing interest at SOFR plus 175 basis points. The revolving credit facility is collateralized by substantially all the Company’s assets, which includes rights to future commissions and royalties.
The term note is payable in quarterly installments of $0.6 million the first twelve months, $1.3 million the next twelve months, $1.9 million the next twelve months, and $2.5 million the last twenty-four months, with a balloon payment of $65.6 million on July 21, 2026. On May 31, 2023, the Company paid an additional $10.0 million toward the term note, reducing the final balloon payment to $55.6 million. The note is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets, which includes rights to future commissions and royalties. Interest is calculated initially at LIBOR plus 225 basis points, then at an interest rate based on the Company's leverage ratio for the preceding period. At September 30, 2023As of March 31, 2024, the Company was accruing interest at SOFR plus 200175 basis points.
The interest rate for each leverage ratio tier is as follows:
Leverage RatioInterest Rate
< 1.50xSOFR + 175 bps
> 1.50xSOFR + 200 bps
> 2.50xSOFR + 225 bps
> 3.50xSOFR + 250 bps

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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Maturities of the term note payable for the next five years are as follows (in thousands):
Amount
2023$1,875 
AmountAmount
202420249,375 
2025202510,000 
2026202658,125 
20272027— 
2028
TotalTotal$79,375 

The Company’s note payable agreement contains certain restrictions and covenants. Under these restrictions, the Company is limited in the amount of debt incurred and distributions payable. As of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, the Company's maximum allowable trailing twelve months debt-to-EBITDA ratio, as defined by the credit agreement, was 4x. In addition, the credit agreement contains certain change of control provisions that, if broken, would trigger a default. Finally, the Company must maintain certain financial ratios. As of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.
Because of both instruments’ variable interest rate, the note payable balance at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2022,2023, approximates fair value using Level 2 inputs, described below.
The framework for measuring fair value provides a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described as follows:
 
Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets.
Level 2—Significant other observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset.
Level 3—Significant unobservable inputs that reflect a reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The asset or liability’s fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
8.9. Income Taxes
GSHD is the sole managing member of GF, which is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal and most applicable state and local income tax purposes. As a partnership, GF is not subject to U.S. federal and certain state and local income taxes. Any taxable income or loss generated by GF is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of its members, including GSHD, on a pro rata basis. GSHD is subject to U.S. federal income taxes, in addition to state and local income taxes, with respect to GSHD's allocable share of income of GF.
Income tax expense (benefit)
Provision expense (benefit)benefit from income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was $0.7 million and $2.9$1.8 million compared to $(0.7) million and $(0.1)$0.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The effective tax rate was 6% and 14%5,753% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and (28)% and 179%31% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The increasechange in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023, was primarily due to an increase in pre-tax income between periods. The decrease in the effectivedeferred tax rate forimpact of additional state tax filing requirements identified by the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was primarilyCompany.
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
due to an increase in pre-tax income between periods from net loss to net income and an increase in taxes from a tax benefit to tax expense.
Deferred taxes
Deferred tax assets at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 were $170.8$193.5 million compared to $155.3$181.2 million at December 31, 2022.2023. The primary contributing factorfactors to the increase in deferred tax assets isare additional redemptions of LLC Units of GF for shares of Class A common stock of GSHD during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024 and an increase in the blended state tax rate due to additional state tax filing requirements.
Tax Receivable Agreement
GF intends to make an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”) effective for each taxable year in which a redemption or exchange of LLC Units and corresponding Class B common stock for shares of Class A common stock occurs. Future taxable redemptions or exchanges are expected to result in tax basis adjustments to the assets of GF that will be allocated to the Company and thus produce favorable tax attributes. These tax attributes would not be available to GSHD in the absence of those transactions. The anticipated tax basis adjustments are expected to reduce the amount of tax that GSHD would otherwise be required to pay in the future.
GSHD entered into a tax receivable agreement with the Pre-IPO LLC Members on May 1, 2018 that provides for the payment by GSHD to the Pre-IPO LLC Members of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax that GSHD actually realizes as a result of (i) any increase in tax basis in GSHD's assets and (ii) tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed arising as a result of payments made under the tax receivable agreement.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 380,001 and 1,055,458196,121 LLC Units were redeemed by the Pre-IPO LLC Members for newly issued shares of Class A common stock. In connection with these redemptions, GSHD received 380,001 and 1,055,458196,121 LLC Units, which resulted in an increase in the tax basis of its investment in GF subject to the provisions of the tax receivable agreement. The Company recognized a liability for the TRA Payments due to the Pre-IPO LLC Members, representing 85% of the aggregate tax benefits the Company expects to realize from the tax basis increases related to the redemptions of LLC Units, after concluding it was probable that such TRA Payments would be paid based on its estimates of future taxable income. As of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, the total amount of TRA Payments due to the Pre-IPO LLC Members under the tax receivable agreement was $140.3$160.0 million, of which $0.4$5.0 million was current and included in Accounts payables and accrued expensesLiabilities under tax receivable agreement within Current liabilities on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Future exchanges of LLC Units for Class A common stock will result in additional TRA payments.
Uncertain tax positions
GSHD has determined there are no material uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024.
9.10. Stockholders' Equity
Class A Common Stock
GSHD has a total of 24,44625,230 thousand shares of its Class A common stock outstanding at September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024. Each share of Class A common stock holds economic rights and entitles its holder to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of GSHD.
Class B Common Stock
GSHD has a total of 13,41512,758 thousand shares of its Class B common stock outstanding at September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024. Each share of Class B common stock has no economic rights but entitles its holder to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of the stockholders of GSHD.
Holders of Class A common stock and Class B common stock vote together as a single class on all matters presented to GSHD's shareholders for their vote or approval, except as otherwise required by applicable law, by agreement, or by GSHD's certificate of incorporation.

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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the calculation of basic earnings per share ("EPS") based on net income attributable to GSHD for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, divided by the basic weighted average number of Class A common stock as of September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023 and 2022 (in thousands, except per share amounts).
Diluted EPS of Class A common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to GSHD by the weighted average number of shares of Class A common stock outstanding adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities. Diluted EPS was computed using the treasury stock method for stock options.
Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock do not share in the earnings or losses attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc. and are therefore not participating securities. As such, separate presentation of basic and diluted EPSearnings per share of Class B common stock under the two-class method has not been presented. Shares of the Company’s Class B common stock are, however, considered potentially dilutive shares of Class A common stock because shares of Class B common stock, together with the related LLC Units, are exchangeable into shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. The Company calculates the effects of the conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares using the "if-converted" method and includes such effects in the calculation of diluted EPS if the effects are dilutive.
The following table summarizes the calculation of EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31,
20242023
Numerator:
Net income (loss) attributable to GSHD - Basic$1,814 $(81)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests(1)
(5)— 
Add: income tax effect on income attributable to non-controlling interests assuming conversion of Class B common shares(1)
170 — 
Net income (loss) available to GSHD - Diluted$1,979 $(81)
Denominator:
Basic EPS
Weighted average outstanding Class A common shares - Basic25,087 23,206 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - Basic$0.07 $— 
Diluted EPS
Weighted average outstanding Class A common shares - Basic25,087 23,206 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Weighted average outstanding Class B common shares (if-converted)(1)
12,864 — 
Stock options(2)
888 — 
Weighted average outstanding Class A common shares - Diluted38,839 23,206 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - Diluted$0.05 $— 

Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Numerator:
Income (loss) before taxes$11,997 $2,374 $21,216 $(58)
Less: income (loss) before taxes attributable to non-controlling interests4,339 1,061 7,753 (18)
Income (loss) before taxes attributable to GSHD7,658 1,313 13,463 (40)
Less: income tax expense (benefit) attributable to GSHD724 (666)2,944 (104)
Net income attributable to GSHD$6,934 $1,979 $10,519 $64 
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - basic24,124 20,892 23,674 20,531 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options(1)
767 677 601 899 
Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding - diluted24,891 21,569 24,274 21,430 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - basic$0.29 $0.09 $0.44 $— 
Earnings per share of Class A common stock - diluted$0.28 $0.09 $0.43 $— 
(1) For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the impact of the conversion of Class B common shares to Class A common shares calculated under the if-converted method was dilutive, and as such, (a) 12,864 common shares (assuming the conversion of all outstanding class B common stock) were included in the Weighted average outstanding Class A common shares - Diluted and (b) $0.2 millionof non-controlling interest net income (after incremental tax effect from assuming conversion of all outstanding class B common stock), was added back to Net income attributable to GSHD - Basic to arrive at Net income available to GSHD - diluted. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the impact of the conversion of Class B common shares to Class A common shares is excluded from the calculation of Diluted EPS because inclusion of such shares would be anti-dilutive.
(1) 1,055 and 1,800(2) Dilutive stock options is computed using the treasury stock method, which are not participating securities. 967 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 because the effect
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
would have been anti-dilutive. 2,388 and 1,9473,235 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share of Class A common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.


10.Share Repurchase Program
On April 24, 2024, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to $100 million of our Class A common stock through March 31, 2025. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at the discretion of management in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. Class A common stock acquired under the program will be retired upon repurchase. Additionally, for every repurchased share of Class A common stock, the Company will direct GF to repurchase, at the price paid to repurchase such share, and cancel an LLC unit of GF held by the Company.
11. Non-controlling interest
GSHD is the sole managing member of GF and, as a result, it consolidates the financial results of GF. GSHD reports a non-controlling interest representing the economic interest in GF held by the other members of GF.
GF makes distributions to the LLC Unit holders on a pro rata basis to facilitate the LLC Unit holder's quarterly tax payments. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, GF made distributions of $8.7 million and $21.4 million, of which $3.3 million and $8.5 million was made to Pre-IPO LLC Members. The remaining $5.5 million and $12.9 million was made to GSHD and was eliminated in consolidation.
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
Under the amended and restated Goosehead Financial, LLC Agreement, the Pre-IPO LLC Members have the right, from and after the completion of the Offering (subject to the terms of the amended and restated Goosehead Financial, LLC Agreement), to require GSHD to redeem all or a portion of their LLC Units for, at GSHD's election, newly-issued shares of Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis or a cash payment equal to the volume weighted average market price of one share of GSHD's Class A common stock for each LLC Unit redeemed (subject to customary adjustments, including for stock splits, stock dividends and reclassifications) in accordance with the terms of the amended and restated Goosehead Financial, LLC Agreement. Additionally, in the event of a redemption request by a Pre-IPO LLC Member, GSHD may, at its option, effect a direct exchange of cash or Class A common stock for LLC Units in lieu of such a redemption. Shares of Class B common stock will be cancelled on a one-for-one basis if GSHD, at the election of a Pre-IPO LLC Member, redeems or exchanges LLC Units of such Pre-IPO LLC Member pursuant to the terms of the amended and restated Goosehead Financial, LLC Agreement. Except for transfers to GSHD pursuant to the amended and restated Goosehead Financial, LLC Agreement or to certain permitted transferees, the Pre-IPO LLC Members are not permitted to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of any LLC Units or shares of Class B common stock.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, an aggregate of 380 thousand and 1,055196 thousand LLC Units were redeemed by the non-controlling interest holders. Pursuant to the GF LLC Agreement, GSHD issued 380 thousand and 1,055196 thousand shares of Class A common stock in connection with these redemptions and received 380 thousand and 1,055196 thousand LLC Interests, increasing GSHD's ownership interest in GF. Simultaneously, and in connection with these redemptions, 380 thousand and 1,055196 thousand shares of Class B common stock were surrendered and cancelled.
The following table summarizes the ownership interest in GF as of September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 (in thousands):
September 30, 2023
LLC UnitsOwnership %
March 31, 2024March 31, 2024
LLC UnitsLLC UnitsOwnership %
Number of LLC Units held by GSHDNumber of LLC Units held by GSHD24,44664.6%Number of LLC Units held by GSHD25,23066.4%
Number of LLC Units held by non-controlling interest holdersNumber of LLC Units held by non-controlling interest holders13,41535.4%Number of LLC Units held by non-controlling interest holders12,75833.6%
Number of LLC Units outstandingNumber of LLC Units outstanding37,861100.0%Number of LLC Units outstanding37,988100.0%

The weighted average ownership percentages for the applicable reporting periods are used to attribute net income to GSHD and the non-controlling interest holders. The non-controlling interest holders' weighted average ownership percentagespercentage for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were 36.1% and 37.1%, respectively.
The following table summarizes the effects of changes in ownership in GF on the equity of GSHD for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Net income attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.$6,934 $1,979 $10,519 $64 
Transfers (to) from non-controlling interests:
Decrease in additional paid-in capital as a result of the redemption of LLC interests(1,154)(1,579)(3,256)(2,300)
Increase in additional paid-in capital as a result of activity under employee stock purchase plan135 165 479 556 
Total effect of changes in ownership interest on equity attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.$5,915 $565 $7,742 $(1,680)
March 31, 2024 was 33.9%.

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11. Equity-Based Compensation
Stock option expense was $6.5 million and $19.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023. Stock option expense was $5.4 million and $16.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
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Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
12. Equity-Based Compensation
Stock option expense was $7.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Stock option expense was $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

12.13 Litigation
From time to time, GSHD may be involved in various legal proceedings, lawsuits and claims incidental to the conduct of the Company's business. The Company records accruals for legal contingencies to the extent that it has concluded that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. When a material loss contingency is reasonably possible but not probable, the Company does not record a liability, but instead discloses the nature and the amount of the claim, and an estimate of the loss or range of loss, if such an estimate can be made. In the opinion of the Company's management, the likely results of any ongoing legal matters are not expected, either individually or in the aggregate, to have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
On November 10, 2022, a verified stockholder class action complaint for declaratory relief, captioned Mickey Dollens v. Goosehead Insurance, Inc., C.A. No. 2022-1018-JTL, was filed in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (the “Dollens Action”), alleging certain corporate governance documents adopted by the Company were invalid under Delaware law. On August 8, 2023, the parties entered into a proposed settlement providing for certain non-monetary benefits to the class (i.e., revisions to the Company's Stockholder Agreement). A hearing is set for February 16, 2024 to, among other things, consider whether to grant final approval of the proposed settlement. Additionally, the plaintiffs intends to petitionhave petitioned the Court for attorneys’ fees and litigation expenses. While there can be no assurance regarding the ultimate outcome of the petition, the Company believes a potential loss, if any, would not be material.
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Item 2: Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations

OVERVIEW
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes and other financial information included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q. In addition to historical financial information, the following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Our actual results and timing of selected events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those discussed under “Risk factors” and elsewhere in this report and in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
We are a rapidly growing personal lines independent insurance agency, reinventing the traditional approach to distributing personal lines products and services throughout the United States. We were founded with one vision in mind—to provide consumers with superior insurance coverage at the best available price and in a timely manner. By leveraging our differentiated business model and innovative technology platform, we are able to deliver to consumers a superior insurance experience. Our management team continues to own approximately 36%34% of the company, representing our commitment to the long-term success of the Company.
Financial Highlights for the ThirdFirst Quarter of 2023:2024:
Total revenue increased 23%11% from the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 to $71.0$64.5 million
Core Revenue* increased by 22%13% from the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 to $63.1$58.8 million
Total Written Premiums placed increased 30%28% from the prior-year period to $802.9$818.8 million
Net income (loss) increased by $8.2$2.0 million from the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 to $11.3$1.8 million, or 16%3% of total revenues
Adjusted EBITDA* increased 104%15% from the thirdfirst quarter of 20222023 to $22.4$11.7 million, or 32%18% of total revenues
Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.29$0.07 and $0.28,$0.05, respectively, and Adjusted EPS* was $0.46$0.28 per share for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024
Policies in Force increased 18%13% from September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 to 1,456,0001,528,000 at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024
Corporate sales headcount decreased 23%increased 6% from September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 to 316292 at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024
As of September 30, 2023, 132March 31, 2024, 138 of these Corporate sales agents had less than one year of tenure and 184154 had greater than one year of tenure
Total franchises decreased 31%35% compared to the prior-year period to 1,584;1,210; total operating franchises decreased 8%17% from September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 to 1,2851,155 at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024
In Texas asAs of September 30, 2023, 48March 31, 2024, 133 operating Franchisees had less than one year of tenure and 2591,022 operating Franchisees had greater than one year of tenure
Outside of Texas as of September 30, 2023, 206 operating Franchisees had less than one year of tenure and 772 had greater than one year of tenure
*Core Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP measures. Reconciliation of Core Revenue to total revenue, Adjusted EBITDA to net income and Adjusted EPS to EPS, the most directly comparable financial measures presented in accordance with GAAP, are set forth under "Key performance indicators".
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Certain income statement line items
Revenues
For the three months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, revenue increased by 23%11% to $71.0$64.5 million from $57.7$58.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, revenue increased by 30% to $198.3 million from $152.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. Total Written Premium, which we believe is the best leading indicator of future revenue, increased 30%28% for the three months ended March 31, 2024 to $803$819 million from $638 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 from $616 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Total Written Premium increased 35% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $2,208 million from $1,632 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. Total Written Premiums drive our current and future Core Revenue and give us potential opportunities to earn Ancillary Revenue in the form of Contingent Commissions.
Our various revenue streams do not equally contribute to the long-term value of Goosehead. For instance, Renewal Revenue and Renewal Royalty Fees are more predictable and have higher margin profiles, thus are higher quality revenue streams for the Company. Alternatively, Contingent Commissions, while high margin, are unpredictable and dependent on insurance company underwriting and forces of nature and thus are lower quality revenue for the Company. Our revenue streams can be viewed in three distinct categories: Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, and Ancillary Revenue, which are non-GAAP measures. A reconciliation of Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, and Ancillary Revenue to total revenue, the most directly comparable financial measure presented in accordance with GAAP, are set forth under "Key performance indicators".
Core Revenue:
Renewal Commissions - highly predictable, higher-margin revenue stream, which is managed by our service team.
Renewal Royalty Fees - highly predictable, higher-margin revenue stream, which is managed by our service team. For policies in their first renewal term, we see an increase in our share of royalties from 20% to 50% on the commission paid by the Carriers.
New Business Commissions - predictable based on agent headcount and consistent ramp-up of agents, but lower margin than Renewal Commissions because of higher commissions paid to agents and higher back-office costs associated with policies in their first term. This revenue stream has predictably converted into higher-margin Renewal Commissions historically, and we expect this to continue moving forward.
New Business Royalty Fees - predictable based on franchise count and consistent ramp-up of franchises, but lower margin than Renewal Royalty Fees because the Company only receives a royalty fee of 20% on the commissions paid by the Carrier in the first term of every policy and incurs higher back-office costs associated with policies in their first term. This revenue stream has predictably converted into higher-margin Renewal Royalty Fees historically, and we expect this to continue moving forward.
Agency Fees - although predictable based on agent count, Agency Fees do not renew like New Business Commissions and Renewal Commissions.

Cost Recovery Revenue:
Initial Franchise Fees - one-time Cost Recovery Revenue stream per franchise unit that covers the Company's costs to recruit, train, onboard, and support the franchise for the first year. These fees are fully earned and non-refundable when a franchise attends our initial training.
Interest Income - like Initial Franchise Fees, interest income is a Cost Recovery Revenue stream that reimburses the Company for those franchises on a payment plan.

Ancillary Revenue:
Contingent Commissions - although high margin, Contingent Commissions are unpredictable and susceptible to weather events and Carrier underwriting results. Management does not rely on Contingent Commissions for operating cash flow or budget planning.
Other Franchise Revenues - book transfer fees, marketing investments from Carriers and other items that are unpredictable and supplemental to other revenue streams.

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We discuss below the breakdown of our revenue by stream:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)(in thousands)2023202220232022(in thousands)20242023
Core Revenue:Core Revenue:
Renewal Commissions(1)
Renewal Commissions(1)
Renewal Commissions(1)
Renewal Commissions(1)
$19,03627 %$16,48529 %$53,39527 %$41,23327 %$15,96125 %$15,81827 %
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
30,04042 %21,57437 %80,34441 %54,44636 %
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
29,05345 %22,75239 %
New Business Commissions(1)
New Business Commissions(1)
6,125%6,21511 %17,899%18,31212 %
New Business Commissions(1)
5,681%5,51710 %
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
5,910%4,866%17,819%13,979%
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
6,23410 %5,67110 %
Agency Fees(1)
Agency Fees(1)
2,008%2,740%6,642%8,491%
Agency Fees(1)
1,911%2,230%
Total Core RevenueTotal Core Revenue63,11989 %51,88090 %176,09989 %136,46190 %Total Core Revenue58,83991 %51,98890 %
Cost Recovery Revenue:Cost Recovery Revenue:
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
2,430%3,056%8,780%7,943%
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
2,245%3,063%
Interest IncomeInterest Income321— %363%1,135%1,012%Interest Income250— %397%
Total Cost Recovery RevenueTotal Cost Recovery Revenue2,751%3,419%9,915%8,955%Total Cost Recovery Revenue2,495%3,460%
Ancillary Revenue:Ancillary Revenue:
Contingent Commissions(1)
Contingent Commissions(1)
4,811%1,962%10,701%5,640%
Contingent Commissions(1)
Contingent Commissions(1)
2,668%1,920%
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
349— %426%1,547%931%
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
458%587%
Total Ancillary RevenueTotal Ancillary Revenue5,160%2,388%12,248%6,571%Total Ancillary Revenue3,126%2,507%
Total RevenuesTotal Revenues$71,030100 %$57,687100 %$198,262100 %$151,987100 %Total Revenues$64,460100 %$57,955100 %

(1) Renewal Commissions, New Business Commissions, Agency Fees, and Contingent Commissions are included in "Commissions and agency fees" as shown on the Condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2) Renewal Royalty Fees, New Business Royalty Fees, Initial Franchise Fees, and Other Franchise Revenues are included in "Franchise revenues" as shown on the Condensed consolidated statements of operations.


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Consolidated results of operations
The following is a discussion of our consolidated results of operations for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and 2022.2023. This information is derived from our accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Revenues:Revenues:
Commissions and agency fees
Commissions and agency fees
Commissions and agency feesCommissions and agency fees$31,980 45 %$27,402 48 %$88,637 45 %$73,676 48 %$26,221 41 41 %$25,484 44 44 %
Franchise revenuesFranchise revenues38,729 55 %29,922 52 %108,490 55 %77,299 51 %Franchise revenues37,989 59 59 %32,074 55 55 %
Interest incomeInterest income321 — %363 %1,135 %1,012 %Interest income250 — — %397 %
Total revenuesTotal revenues71,030 100 %57,687 100 %198,262 100 %151,987 100 %Total revenues64,460 100 100 %57,955 100 100 %
Operating Expenses:Operating Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits
Employee compensation and benefits
Employee compensation and benefitsEmployee compensation and benefits39,436 69 %36,328 67 %113,801 66 %99,471 67 %42,130 67 67 %36,882 65 65 %
General and administrative expensesGeneral and administrative expenses14,831 26 %13,456 25 %48,019 28 %39,358 26 %General and administrative expenses17,180 27 27 %15,856 28 28 %
Bad debtsBad debts797 %2,306 %3,352 %4,762 %Bad debts1,127 %1,655 %
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization2,352 %1,809 %6,817 %5,043 %Depreciation and amortization2,568 %2,093 %
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses57,416 100 %53,899 100 %171,989 100 %148,634 100 %Total operating expenses63,005 100 100 %56,486 100 100 %
Income from operationsIncome from operations13,614 3,788 26,273 3,353 
Other Income (Expense):Other Income (Expense):
Other Income (Expense):
Other Income (Expense):
Interest expenseInterest expense(1,617)(1,414)(5,057)(3,411)
Income (loss) before taxes11,997 2,374 21,216 (58)
Tax expense (benefit)724 (666)2,944 (104)
Net income11,273 3,040 18,272 46 
Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests4,339 1,061 7,753 (18)
Net income attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.$6,934 $1,979 $10,519 $64 
Interest expense
Interest expense
Loss before taxes
Loss before taxes
Loss before taxes
Tax benefit
Tax benefit
Tax benefit
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss)
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Net income (loss) attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.
Net income (loss) attributable to Goosehead Insurance, Inc.

Revenues
For the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 revenue increased 23%11% to $71.0$64.5 million from $57.7$58.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 revenue increased 30% to $198.3 million from $152.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.
Commissions and agency fees
Commissions and agency fees consist of new business commissions, renewal commissions, agency fees, and contingent commissions.
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The following table sets forth these revenue streams by amount and as a percentage of total commissions and agency fees for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Core Revenue:Core Revenue:
Renewal Commissions
Renewal Commissions
Renewal CommissionsRenewal Commissions$19,036 60 %$16,485 59 %$53,395 60 %$41,233 56 %$15,961 61 61 %$15,818 61 61 %
New Business CommissionsNew Business Commissions6,125 19 %6,215 23 %17,899 20 %18,312 25 %New Business Commissions5,681 22 22 %5,517 22 22 %
Agency FeesAgency Fees2,008 %2,740 10 %6,642 %8,491 12 %Agency Fees1,911 %2,230 %
Total Core Revenue:Total Core Revenue:27,169 85 %25,440 93 %77,936 88 %68,036 92 %Total Core Revenue:23,552 90 90 %23,565 92 92 %
Ancillary Revenue:Ancillary Revenue:
Contingent CommissionsContingent Commissions4,811 15 %1,962 %10,701 12 %5,640 %
Contingent Commissions
Contingent Commissions2,668 10 %1,920 %
Commissions and agency feesCommissions and agency fees$31,980 100 %$27,402 100 %$88,637 100 %$73,676 100 %Commissions and agency fees$26,221 100 100 %$25,485 100 100 %

Renewal Commissions increased by $2.6$0.1 million or 15%1%, to $19.0$16.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $16.5$15.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Renewal Commissions increased by $12.2 million or 29%, to $53.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $41.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The increasesincrease during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 wereMarch 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of policies in the renewal term from September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 to September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and premium rate increases, offset by a slight decline in client retention to 87% as of September 30, 2023 from 88% as of September 30, 2022.increases.
New Business Commissions decreasedincreased by $0.1$0.2 million or 1%3%, to $6.1$5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $6.2$5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. New Business Commissions decreased by $0.4 million or 2%, to $17.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $18.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The decreaseincrease during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily driven by a decreasean increase in the number of Corporate Sales agents. Revenue from Agency Fees decreased by $0.7$0.3 million or 27%14%, to $2.0$1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $2.7$2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Revenue from Agency Fees decreased by $1.8 million or 22%, to $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $8.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The decrease in Agency Fees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to a decrease in the percentage of policies written where an Agency Fee was charged.
Revenue from Contingent Commissions increased by $2.8$0.7 million, to $4.8$2.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $2.0$1.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Revenue from Contingent Commissions increased by $5.1 million, to $10.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The increase during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in Total Written Premium as well as receiving and qualifying for additional contingent commissions.
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Franchise revenues
Franchise Revenues consist of Royalty Fees, Initial Franchise Fees, and Other Franchise Revenues.
The following table sets forth these revenue streams by amount and as a percentage of franchise revenues for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Core Revenues:Core Revenues:
Renewal Royalty Fees
Renewal Royalty Fees
Renewal Royalty FeesRenewal Royalty Fees$30,040 78 %$21,574 72 %$80,344 74 %$54,446 70 %$29,053 76 76 %$22,752 71 71 %
New Business Royalty FeesNew Business Royalty Fees5,910 15 %4,866 16 %17,819 16 %13,979 18 %New Business Royalty Fees6,234 16 16 %5,671 18 18 %
Total Core Revenues:Total Core Revenues:35,950 93 %26,440 88 %98,163 90 %68,425 89 %Total Core Revenues:35,287 93 93 %28,423 89 89 %
Cost Recovery Revenues:Cost Recovery Revenues:
Initial Franchise FeesInitial Franchise Fees2,430 %3,056 10 %8,780 %7,943 10 %
Initial Franchise Fees
Initial Franchise Fees2,245 %3,063 10 %
Ancillary Revenues:Ancillary Revenues:
Other Franchise RevenuesOther Franchise Revenues349 %426 %1,547 %931 %
Other Franchise Revenues
Other Franchise Revenues458 %587 %
Franchise revenuesFranchise revenues$38,729 100 %$29,922 100 %$108,490 100 %$77,299 100 %Franchise revenues$37,989 100 100 %$32,073 100 100 %
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Revenue from Renewal Royalty Fees increased by $8.5$6.3 million, or 39%28%, to $30.0$29.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $21.6$22.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Revenue from Renewal Royalty Fees increased by $25.9 million, or 48%, to $80.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $54.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue from Renewal Royalty Fees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in the number of policies in the renewal term and rising premium rates, offset by a slight decline in client retention to 87% as of September 30, 2023 from 88% as of September 30, 2022.rates.
Revenue from New Business Royalty Fees increased by $1.0$0.6 million, or 21%10%, to $5.9$6.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $4.9$5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Revenue from New Business Royalty Fees increased by $3.8 million, or 27%, to $17.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $14.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The increase in revenue from New Business Royalty Fees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to an increase in agent productivity and rising premium rates.
Revenue from Initial Franchise Fees decreased by $0.6$0.8 million, or 20%27%, to $2.4$2.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The 20% decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in total franchises. Revenue from Initial Franchise Fees increased by $0.8 million, or 11%, to $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $7.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The primary reason for this increasedecrease was higherlower turnover of franchises during the period, which acceleratesavoids accelerated recognition of Initial Franchise Fees for terminated franchises.
Interest income
Interest income decreased by $0.1 million, or 12%37%, to $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily attributable to the decrease in the average Franchise Agreements currently under a payment plan option. Interest income increased by $0.1 million, or 12%, to $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $1.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase was primarily attributable to higherfewer average Franchise Agreements signed under the payment plan option.
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Expenses
Employee compensation and benefits
Employee compensation and benefits expenses increased by $3.1$5.2 million, or 9%14%, to $39.4$42.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $36.3$36.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The 9%14% increase was primarily related to an increase in headcount and the hiring of more experienced team members, particularly at the leadership level, and a 20% increase in equity based compensation related to stock option awards during the year. Employee compensation and benefits expenses increased by $14.3 million, or 14%, to $113.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $99.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The 14% increase was primarily related to the hiring of more experienced team members, particularly at the leadership level, and an increase in equity-based compensation of 16%11% related to stock option awards during the year.
General and administrative expenses
General and administrative expenses increased by $1.4$1.3 million, or 10%8%, to $14.8$17.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $13.5$15.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The 10% increase was primarily related to increased spend on software and professional services. General and administrative expenses increased by $8.7 million, or 22%, to $48.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $39.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. This increase was primarily attributable to $3.6increased spending on software and professional services and $0.3 million asset impairment charges related to internally developed software and impairment of twoone office locationslocation the Company determined to sublease, increased spend on rent-related costs due to expansion of our corporate office space, and increased spending on software and professional services.sublease.
Bad debts
Bad debts decreased by $1.5$0.5 million, or 65%32%, to $0.8$1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $2.3$1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Bad debts decreased by $1.4 million, or 30%, to $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The decrease during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to a decrease in the average tenure of a terminated franchise.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization increased by $0.5 million, or 30%23%, to $2.4$2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $1.8$2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Depreciation and amortization increased by $1.8 million, or 35%, to $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. This increase during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily attributable to the increase in fixed assets due to office expansionincreased spending on software development since September 30, 2022March 31, 2023, as well as book of business purchases during the nine months ended September 30,since March 31, 2023.
Interest expense
Interest expenses increaseddecreased by $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, to $1.6$1.5 million from $1.4$1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Interest expenses increased by $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, to $5.1 million from $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The primary driver of this increasedecrease during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was the rising interest rate environment, partially offset by a decrease in total borrowings outstanding.outstanding partially offset by the rising interest rate environment.
Tax benefit
Tax benefit increased by $1.8 million to $1.8 million for three months ended March 31, 2024 from $0.1 million for three months ended March 31, 2023. This increase is primarily due to the deferred tax impact of additional state tax filing requirements identified by the Company.
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Key performance indicators
Our key operating metrics are discussed below:
Total Written Premium
Total Written Premium represents for any reported period, the total amount of current (non-cancelled) gross premium that is placed with Goosehead’s portfolio of Carriers. Total Written Premium placed is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it reflects growth of our business relative to other insurance agencies.
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The following tables show Total Written Premium placed by corporate agents and franchisees for the three and nine months ended 20232024 and 20222023 (in thousands).
  Three Months Ended September 30,% Change
  20232022
Corporate sales Total Written Premium$182,483 $151,212 21 %
Franchise sales Total Written Premium620,456 464,363 34 %
Total Written Premium$802,939 $615,575 30 %
Nine Months Ended September 30,% Change Three Months Ended March 31,% Change
20232022
Corporate sales Total Written PremiumCorporate sales Total Written Premium$508,951 $408,450 25 %
Corporate sales Total Written Premium
Corporate sales Total Written Premium$168,500 $146,829 15 %
Franchise sales Total Written PremiumFranchise sales Total Written Premium1,698,952 1,223,997 39 %Franchise sales Total Written Premium650,285 490,882 490,882 32 32 %
Total Written PremiumTotal Written Premium$2,207,903 $1,632,447 35 %Total Written Premium$818,785 $$637,711 28 28 %
Policies in Force
Policies in Force means, as of any reported date, the total count of current (non-cancelled) policies placed with Goosehead’s portfolio of Carriers. We believe that Policies in Force is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it reflects growth of our business relative to other insurance agencies.
As of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, we had 1.5 million Policies in Force compared to 1.31.5 million as of December 31, 20222023 and 1.21.4 million as of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, representing a 13%3% and 18%13% increase, respectively.
NPS
Net Promoter Score (NPS) is calculated based on a single question: “How likely are you to refer Goosehead Insurance to a friend, family member or colleague?” Clients that respond with a 6 or below are Detractors, a
score of 7 or 8 are called Passives, and a 9 or 10 are Promoters. NPS is calculated by subtracting the percentage of Detractors from the percentage of Promoters. For example, if 50% of respondents were Promoters and 10% were Detractors, NPS is a 40. NPS is a useful gauge of the loyalty of client relationships and can be compared across companies and industries.
NPS has increasedremained steady to 9291 as of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, from 9091 as of September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.
Client retentionRetention
Client Retention is calculated by comparing the number of all clients that had at least one policy in force twelve months prior to the date of measurement and still have at least one policy in force at the date of measurement. We believe Client Retention is useful as a measure of how well Goosehead retains clients year-over-year and minimizes defections.
Client Retention decreased modestly to 87%85% at September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 when compared to 88%86% at December 31, 2022.2023 and 88% at March 31, 2023. For the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, we retained 102%100% of the premiums we distributed in the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, which increaseddecreased modestly from the 100%101% premium retention at December 31, 2022.2023. Our premium retention rate is higher than our Client Retention rate as a result of both premiums increasing year over year and additional coverages sold by our sales and service teams.
New Business Revenue
New Business Revenue is commissions received from the Carrier, Agency Fees received from clients, and New Business Royalty Fees from franchises relating to policies in their first term.
For the three months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, New Business Revenue grew 2%3% to $14.0$13.8 million, from $13.8$13.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, New Business Revenue grew 4% to $42.4 million, from $40.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. Growth in New Business Revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily driven by growth in agent productivity and rising premium rates.
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Renewal Revenue
Renewal Revenue is commissions received from the Carrier and Renewal Royalty Fees from franchises received after the first term of a policy.
For the three months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, Renewal Revenue grew 29%17% to $49.1$45.0 million, from $38.1$38.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Renewal Revenue grew 40% to $133.7 million, from $95.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. Growth in Renewal Revenue during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 was primarily driven by Client Retention of 87%85% at September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, and rising premium rates.
Non-GAAP Measures
Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, Ancillary Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Adjusted EPS are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered substitutes for total revenue, net income, net income margin or earnings per share, which we consider to be the most directly comparable GAAP measures. We refer to these measures as "non-GAAP financial measures." We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics for management and investors to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period by excluding potential differences caused by variations in capital structures, tax position, depreciation, amortization and certain other items that we believe are not representative of our core business. Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, Ancillary Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Adjusted EPS have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, you should not consider Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, Ancillary Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, or Adjusted EPS in isolation or as substitutes for total revenue, net income, earnings per share, as applicable, or other consolidated income statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, Ancillary Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, and Adjusted EPS differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Core Revenue
Core Revenue is a supplemental measure of our performance and includes Renewal Commissions, Renewal Royalty Fees, New Business Commissions, New Business Royalty Fees, and Agency Fees. We believe that Core Revenue is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it summarizes all of our revenues from sales of individual insurance policies.
Core Revenue increased by $11.2$6.9 million, or 22%13%, to $63.1$58.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $51.9$52.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Core Revenue increased by $39.6 million, or 29%, to $176.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $136.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The primary drivers of the increase during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 were the higher number of policies in the renewal term from September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 to September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 as well as premium retention of 102%100% as of September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024.
Cost Recovery Revenue
Cost Recovery Revenue is a supplemental measure of our performance and includes Initial Franchise Fees and Interest Income. We believe that Cost Recovery Revenue is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it summarizes revenues that are viewed by management as cost recovery mechanisms.
Cost Recovery Revenue decreased by $0.7$1.0 million, or 20%28%, to $2.8$2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $3.4$3.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The primary driver of the decrease was a decrease in total franchises. Cost Recovery Revenue increased by $1.0 million, or 11%, to $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $9.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The primary driver of the increase was an increase in terminations of franchises, which accelerates recognitionresulting in less acceleration of initial franchise fee revenue.
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Ancillary Revenue
Ancillary Revenue is a supplemental measure of our performance and includes Contingent Commissions and Other Franchise Revenues. We believe that Ancillary Revenue is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it summarizes revenues that are ancillary to our core business.
Ancillary Revenue increased by $2.8$0.6 million to $5.2$3.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $2.4$2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Ancillary Revenue increased by $5.7 million to $12.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $6.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure of our performance. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of items that do not relate to business performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to exclude equity-based compensation,
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impairment expense, and other non-operating items, including, among other things, certain non-cash charges and certain non-recurring or non-operating gains or losses.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by $11.4$1.5 million, or 104%15%, to $22.4$11.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 from $11.0$10.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Adjusted EBITDA increased by $30.9 million, or 125%, to $55.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 from $24.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The primary driversdriver of the increase in Adjusted EBITDA during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were growing higher margin Renewal Revenue, decreases in Corporate agent headcount, and slowerMarch 31, 2024 was growth in General and Administrative expenses.Total Revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
Adjusted EBITDA Margin is Adjusted EBITDA as defined above, divided by total revenue excluding other non-operating items. Adjusted EBITDA Margin is helpful in measuring profitability of operations on a consolidated level.
For the three months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 32%18% compared to 19%18% for the three months ended September 30, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 28% compared to 16% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The primary driversas a result of the increase in Adjusted EBITDA Margin during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 were growing higher margin Renewal Revenue, decreases in Corporate agent headcount, and slowermaintaining growth in General and Administrative expenses.expenses in proportion to growth in Total Revenue.
Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS is a supplemental measure of our performance, defined as earnings per share (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) before non-recurring or non-operating income and expenses. Adjusted EPS is a useful measure to management because it eliminates the impact of items that do not relate to business performance.
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GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
The following tables show a reconciliation from Total Revenues to Core Revenue, Cost Recovery Revenue, and Ancillary Revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Total RevenuesTotal Revenues$71,030 $57,687 $198,262 $151,987 
Core Revenue:Core Revenue:
Core Revenue:
Core Revenue:
Renewal Commissions(1)
Renewal Commissions(1)
Renewal Commissions(1)
Renewal Commissions(1)
$19,036 $16,485 $53,395 $41,233 
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
Renewal Royalty Fees(2)
30,040 21,574 80,344 54,446 
New Business Commissions(1)
New Business Commissions(1)
6,125 6,215 17,899 18,312 
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
New Business Royalty Fees(2)
5,910 4,866 17,819 13,979 
Agency Fees(1)
Agency Fees(1)
2,008 2,740 6,642 8,491 
Total Core RevenueTotal Core Revenue63,119 51,880 176,099 136,461 
Cost Recovery Revenue:Cost Recovery Revenue:
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
2,430 3,056 8,780 7,943 
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
Initial Franchise Fees(2)
Interest IncomeInterest Income321 363 1,135 1,012 
Total Cost Recovery RevenueTotal Cost Recovery Revenue2,751 3,419 9,915 8,955 
Ancillary Revenue:Ancillary Revenue:
Contingent Commissions(1)
Contingent Commissions(1)
4,811 1,962 10,701 5,640 
Contingent Commissions(1)
Contingent Commissions(1)
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
Other Franchise Revenues(2)
349 426 1,547 931 
Total Ancillary RevenueTotal Ancillary Revenue5,160 2,388 12,248 6,571 
Total RevenuesTotal Revenues$71,030 $57,687 $198,262 $151,987 
(1) Renewal Commissions, New Business Commissions, Agency Fees, and Contingent Commissions are included in "Commissions and agency fees" as shown on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
(2) Renewal Royalty Fees, New Business Royalty Fees, Initial Franchise Fees, and Other Franchise Revenues are included in "Franchise revenues" as shown on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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The following tables show a reconciliation from net income to Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023 and 2022 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Net Income$11,273 $3,040 $18,272 $46 
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Net income (loss)
Interest expenseInterest expense1,617 1,414 5,057 3,411 
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization2,352 1,809 6,817 5,043 
Tax expense (benefit)724 (666)2,944 (104)
Tax benefit
Equity-based compensationEquity-based compensation6,459 5,395 18,951 16,356 
Impairment expenseImpairment expense— — 3,628 — 
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$22,425 $10,992 $55,669 $24,752 
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)
32 %19 %28 %16 %
Adjusted EBITDA Margin(1)
18 %18 %
(1) Adjusted EBITDA Margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by Total Revenue ($22,425/11,727/$71,030)64,460), and ($10,992/10,182/$57,687)57,955) for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2024 and 2023, and 2022, respectively and ($55,669/$198,262), and ($24,752/$151,987) for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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The following tables show a reconciliation from basic earnings per share to Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP basis) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and 2022.2023. Note that totals may not sum due to rounding:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2023202220232022
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202420242023
Earnings per share - basic (GAAP)Earnings per share - basic (GAAP)$0.29 $0.09 $0.44 $— 
Add: equity-based compensation(1)
Add: equity-based compensation(1)
0.17 0.14 0.50 0.44 
Add: impairment expense(2)
Add: impairment expense(2)
— — 0.10 — 
Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP)$0.46 $0.24 $1.04 $0.44 
(1) Calculated as equity-based compensation divided by sum of weighted average Class A and Class B shares [$6.57.4 million/(24.125.1 million + 13.612.9 million)] for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and [$5.46.6 million/ (20.9(23.2 million + 16.414.3 million)] for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Calculated as equity-based compensation divided by sum of weighted average Class A and Class B shares [$19.0 million/(23.7 million + 14.0 million)] for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and [$16.4 million/ (20.5 million + 16.7 million)] for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.
(2) Calculated as impairment expense divided by sum of weighted average Class A and Class B shares [$0.00.3 million/(24.125.1 million + 13.612.9 million)] for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Calculated as impairment expense divided by sum of weighted average Class A and Class B shares [$3.6 million/(23.7 million + 14.0 million)] for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024.
Liquidity and capital resources
Liquidity and capital resources
We have managed our historical liquidity and capital requirements primarily through the receipt of revenues. Our primary cash flow activities involve: (1) generating cash flow from Commissions and Fees, which largely includes New Business Revenue, Renewal Revenue, and Agency Fees; (2) generating cash flow from Franchise Revenues operations, which largely includes Initial Franchise Fees and Royalty Fees; (3) borrowings, interest payments and repayments under our credit agreement; and (4) issuing shares of Class A common stock. As of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents balance was $35.2$51.1 million. We have used cash flow from operations primarily to pay compensation and related expenses, general, administrative and other expenses, debt service, special dividends and distributions to our owners.
Credit agreement
See "Note 7.8. Debt" in the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein for a discussion of the Company's credit facilities.

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Comparative cash flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the periods indicated (in thousands):
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20232022Change
Net cash provided by operating activities$37,227 $33,017 $4,210 
Three Months Ended March 31,
2024
2024
20242023Change
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
Net cash used for investing activitiesNet cash used for investing activities(14,609)(16,833)2,224 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used for) financing activities(15,944)1,707 (17,651)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents6,674 17,891 (11,217)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of periodCash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period30,387 30,479 (92)
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of periodCash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period$37,061 $48,370 $(11,309)
Operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $37.2$11.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 as compared to net cash provided byused for operating activities of $33.0$0.6 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. This increase in net cash provided by (used for) operating activities was primarily attributable to ana $10.5 million decrease in prepaid expenses, a $2.0 million increase in net income, of $18.2a $7.1 million a decreaseincrease in receivables from franchisees of $7.5 million, partiallytax receivable agreement liability, offset by a decrease of $16.7 million in contract liabilities and a $4.3$8.7 million increase to prepaid expenses.
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in deferred tax assets.
Investing activities
Net cash used for investing activities was $14.6$2.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, compared to net cash used for investing activities of $16.8$2.7 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. This decreaseincrease was primarily driven by a $10.8$1.8 million increase in capitalized software development costs offset by a $1.5 million decrease in the purchase of property and equipment partially offset by $6.0 million in cash paid for purchases of books of business.equipment.
Financing activities
Net cash used forprovided by financing activities was $15.9$0.1 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 as compared to net cash provided byused for financing activities of $1.7$0.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. This increase in net cash provided by (used for) financing activities was primarily driven by an additional $10.0$1.6 million paymentincrease in cash proceeds from issuance of notes payable and $8.5class A common stock offset by a $0.6 million increase in member distributions.cash used for repayment of term notes.
Future sources and uses of liquidity
Our sources of liquidity are (1) cash on hand, (2) net working capital, (3) cash flows from operations and (4) our revolving credit facility. Based on our current expectations, we believe that these sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund our working capital requirements and to meet our commitments in the foreseeable future.
We expect that our primary liquidity needs will comprise cash to (1) provide capital to facilitate the organic growth of our business, (2) pay operating expenses, including cash compensation to our employees, (3) make payments under the tax receivable agreement, (4) pay interest and principal due on borrowings under our Credit Agreement (5) pay income taxes, and (6) when deemed advisable by our board of directors, pay dividends.
Dividend policy
There have been no material changes to our dividend policy as described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
Tax receivable agreement
We entered into a tax receivable agreement with the Pre-IPO LLC Members on May 1, 2018 that provides for the payment by us to the Pre-IPO LLC Members of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax that we actually realize as a result of (i) any increase in tax basis in Goosehead Insurance, Inc.’s assets and (ii) tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed arising as a result of payments made under the tax receivable agreement. See "Item 13. Certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence" of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
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Holders of Goosehead Financial, LLC Units (other than Goosehead Insurance, Inc.) may, subject to certain conditions and transfer restrictions described above, redeem or exchange their LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock of Goosehead Insurance, Inc. on a one-for-one basis. Goosehead Financial, LLC intends to make an election under Section 754 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”) effective for each taxable year in which a redemption or exchange of LLC Units for shares of Class A common stock occurs, which is expected to result in increases to the tax basis of the assets of Goosehead Financial, LLC at the time of a redemption or exchange of LLC Units. The redemptions or exchanges are expected to result in increases in the tax basis of the tangible and intangible assets of Goosehead Financial, LLC. These increases in tax basis may reduce the amount of tax that Goosehead Insurance, Inc. would otherwise be required to pay in the future. We have entered into a tax receivable agreement with the Pre-IPO LLC Members that provides for the payment by us to the Pre-IPO LLC Members of 85% of the amount of cash savings, if any, in U.S. federal, state and local income tax or franchise tax that we actually realize as a result of (i) any increase in tax basis in Goosehead Insurance, Inc.’s assets resulting from (a) the purchase of LLC Units from any of the Pre-IPO LLC Members using the net proceeds from any future offering, (b) redemptions or exchanges by the Pre-IPO LLC Members of LLC Units for shares of our Class A common stock or (c) payments under the tax receivable agreement and (ii) tax benefits related to imputed interest deemed arising as a result of payments made under the tax receivable agreement. This payment obligation is an obligation of Goosehead Insurance, Inc. and not of Goosehead Financial, LLC. For purposes of the tax receivable agreement, the cash tax savings in income tax will be computed by comparing the actual income tax liability of Goosehead Insurance, Inc. (calculated with certain assumptions) to the amount of such taxes that Goosehead Insurance, Inc. would have been required to pay had there been no increase to the tax basis of the assets of Goosehead Financial, LLC as a result of the redemptions or exchanges and had Goosehead Insurance, Inc. not entered into the tax receivable agreement. Estimating the amount of payments that may be made under the tax receivable agreement is by its nature imprecise, insofar as the calculation of amounts payable depends on a variety of factors. While the actual increase in tax basis, as well as the
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amount and timing of any payments under the tax receivable agreement, will vary depending upon a number of factors, including the timing of redemptions or exchanges, the price of shares of our Class A common stock at the time of the redemption or exchange, the extent to which such redemptions or exchanges are taxable and the amount and timing of our income. See "Item 13. Certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence" of the Annual Report on Form 10-K. We anticipate that we will account for the effects of these increases in tax basis and associated payments under the tax receivable agreement arising from future redemptions or exchanges as follows:
we will record an increase in deferred tax assets for the estimated income tax effects of the increases in tax basis based on enacted federal and state tax rates at the date of the redemption or exchange;
to the extent we estimate that we will not realize the full benefit represented by the deferred tax asset, based on an analysis that will consider, among other things, our expectation of future earnings, we will reduce the deferred tax asset with a valuation allowance; and
we will record 85% of the estimated realizable tax benefit (which is the recorded deferred tax asset less any recorded valuation allowance) as an increase to the liability due under the tax receivable agreement and the remaining 15% of the estimated realizable tax benefit as an increase to additional paid-in capital.
All of the effects of changes in any of our estimates after the date of the redemption or exchange will be included in net income. Similarly, the effect of subsequent changes in the enacted tax rates will be included in net income.

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Contractual obligations, commitments and contingencies
The following table represents our contractual obligations as of September 30, 2023,March 31, 2024, aggregated by type (in thousands):

 
Contractual obligations, commitments and contingencies
Contractual obligations, commitments and contingencies
TotalLess than
1 year
1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than
5 years
TotalTotalLess than
1 year
1-3 years3-5 yearsMore than
5 years
Operating leases(1)
Operating leases(1)
$78,082 $11,246 $23,141 $22,528 $21,167 
Debt obligations payable(2)
Debt obligations payable(2)
79,375 8,750 70,625 — — 
Interest expense(3)
Interest expense(3)
13,885 5,677 8,208 — — 
Liabilities under the tax receivable agreement(4)
Liabilities under the tax receivable agreement(4)
140,327 418 33,678 16,777 89,454 
TotalTotal$311,669 $26,091 $135,652 $39,305 $110,621 

(1)The Company leases its facilities under non-cancelable operating leases. In addition to monthly lease payments, the lease agreements require the Company to reimburse the lessors for its portion of operating costs each year. Rent expense was $1.9$1.8 million and $1.7$2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 and 2022.2023.
(2)The Company refinanced its credit facilities on July 21, 2021 in the form of a $100 million term loan, and $50 million revolving credit facility, of which nothing was drawn as of September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024.
(3)Interest expense includes interest payments on our outstanding debt obligations under our credit agreement. Our debt obligations have variable interest rates. We have calculated future interest obligations based on the interest rate for our debt obligations as of September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024.
(4)See "Item 2. Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation - Tax receivable agreement."

Share Repurchase Program
On April 24, 2024, our board of directors approved a share repurchase program with authorization to purchase up to $100 million of our Class A common stock through March 31, 2025. The share repurchase program does not require the Company to acquire any dollar amount or number of shares of common stock and may be modified, suspended, or discontinued at any time. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases will be determined at the discretion of management in accordance with applicable securities laws and other restrictions. Class A common stock acquired under the program will be retired upon repurchase. Additionally, for every repurchased share of Class A common stock, the Company will direct GF to repurchase, at the price paid to repurchase such share, and cancel an LLC unit of GF held by the Company.
Off-balance sheet arrangements
We do not invest in any off-balance sheet vehicles that provide liquidity, capital resources, market or credit risk support, or engage in any activities that expose us to any liability that is not reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements except for those described under “Contractual obligations, commitments and contingencies” above.

Critical accounting policies
Our discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial condition and results of operations is based upon the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of the condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make
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estimates, judgments and assumptions, which we believe to be reasonable, based on the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Variances in the estimates or assumptions used to actual experience could yield materially different accounting results. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the continued appropriateness of our accounting policies and resulting estimates to make adjustments we consider appropriate under the facts and circumstances. During the period ended September 30, 2023, we adjusted the techniques we use for estimating revenues, which had an insignificant effect on reported financial results. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
Recent accounting pronouncements
See "Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements” under Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes to our exposure to market risks as described in "Item 7A. Quantitative and qualitative disclosure of market risks" in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2023.March 31, 2024. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2023March 31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The information required by this Item is incorporated by reference to "Part I, Item I, Note 12.13. Litigation" in the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Subject to the terms of the amended and restated Goosehead Financial, LLC Agreement, each LLC Unit is redeemable (along with the cancellation of the corresponding share of Class B common stock) for one share of Class A common stock.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LABXBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase

Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we have duly caused this report to be signed on our behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 GOOSEHEAD INSURANCE, INC.
 
Date:November 9, 2023April 24, 2024By: /s/ Mark E. Jones
   Mark E. Jones
   Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
   (Principal Executive Officer)
 
Date:November 9, 2023April 24, 2024By: /s/ Mark E. Jones, Jr.
   Mark E. Jones, Jr.
   Chief Financial Officer
   (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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