SEC Form 10-Q filed by IBEX Limited

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)


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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024


o			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: 001-38442

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IBEX LIMITED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Bermuda						00-0000000
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1717 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 825 Washington, DC						20006

(Address of principal executive offices)						(Zip Code)

(202) 580-6200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common shares, par value $0.0001

IBEX

Nasdaq Global Market

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. x 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). x Yes o No

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

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

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

The number of common shares outstanding of IBEX LIMITED as of October 31, 2024 was 16,764,808.

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IBEX LIMITED

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024

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		Page No.

	CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS	1



PART I.	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	2

Item 1.	Financial Statements	2

	Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)	3

	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited)	4

	Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (unaudited)	5

	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)	6

	Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)	7

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	24

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	34

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	35

PART II.	OTHER INFORMATION	36

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	36

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	36

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	36

Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	37

Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37

Item 5.	Other Information	37

Item 6.	Exhibits	38

	Signatures	39

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Form 10-Q”) contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, relating to our operations, expected financial position, and other business matters that are based on our current expectations, assumptions, and projections with respect to the future, and are not a guarantee of performance. Forward-looking statements provide management’s current expectations of future events based on certain assumptions and include any statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “budgeted,” “contemplate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “guidance,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “projection,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and other words, the negative forms of such words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could cause our actual results, performance or achievements or industry results, to differ materially from historical results or any future results, performance or achievements expressed, suggested, or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to statements about:

•Our ability to attract new business and retain key clients;

•Our profitability based on our utilization, pricing and managing costs;

•The potential for our clients or potential clients to consolidate;

•Our clients deciding to enter into or further expand their insourcing activities and current trends toward outsourcing services may reverse;

•General economic uncertainty in global markets and unfavorable global economic conditions, including inflation, rising interest rates, recession, foreign exchange fluctuations and supply-chain issues;

•Our ability to manage our international operations, particularly in the Philippines, Jamaica, Pakistan and Nicaragua;

•Natural events, health epidemics, geopolitical conditions, including developing or ongoing conflicts, widespread civil unrest, terrorist attacks and other attacks of violence involving any of the countries in which we or our clients operate;

•Our ability to anticipate, develop and implement information technology solutions, including Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), that keep pace with evolving industry standards and changing client demands;

•Our ability to recruit, engage, motivate, manage and retain our global workforce;

•Our ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including those regarding privacy, data protection and information security, employment and anti-corruption;

•The effect of cyberattacks or cybersecurity vulnerabilities on our information technology systems;

•Our ability to realize the anticipated strategic and financial benefits of our relationship with Amazon; and

•The impact of tax matters, including new legislation and actions by taxing authorities.

We derive many of our forward-looking statements from our operating budgets and forecasts, which are based upon many detailed assumptions. We caution that it is very difficult to predict the impact of known factors, and it is impossible for us to anticipate all factors that could affect our actual results. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, or cautionary statements, are disclosed under Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. All written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements as well as other cautionary statements that are made from time to time in our other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and public communications. You should evaluate all forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q in the context of these risks and uncertainties.

We caution you that the important factors referenced above may not contain all of the factors that are important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will realize the results or developments we expect or anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will result in the consequences or affect us or our operations in the way we expect. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

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IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share data)


	September 30, 2024		June 30, 2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	62,305	$	62,720
Accounts receivable, net	106,043		98,366
Prepaid expenses	8,202		7,712
Due from related parties	256		192
Tax advances and receivables	10,153		9,080
Other current assets	1,571		1,888
Total current assets	188,530		179,958

Non-current assets
Property and equipment, net	33,202		29,862
Operating lease assets	58,806		59,145
Goodwill	11,832		11,832
Deferred tax asset, net	4,414		4,285
Other non-current assets	9,491		8,822
Total non-current assets	117,745		113,946
Total assets	$	306,275	$	293,904

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	19,797	$	16,719
Accrued payroll and employee-related liabilities	34,095		30,674
Current deferred revenue	4,873		4,749
Current operating lease liabilities	12,395		12,051
Current maturities of long-term debt	698		660
Due to related parties	25		60
Income taxes payable	5,889		6,083
Total current liabilities	77,772		70,996

Non-current liabilities
Non-current deferred revenue	1,083		1,128
Non-current operating lease liabilities	52,832		53,441
Long-term debt	802		867
Other non-current liabilities	2,695		1,673
Total non-current liabilities	57,412		57,109
Total liabilities	135,184		128,105

Stockholders' equity
Common stock: par value $0.0001, 108,057,967 shares authorized, 16,765,381 and 17,017,476 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively	2		2
Additional paid-in capital	210,872		210,200
Treasury stock at cost: 1,849,681 and 1,567,552 shares as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively	(30,045)		(25,367)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(6,146)		(7,913)
Accumulated deficit	(3,592)		(11,123)
Total stockholders' equity	171,091		165,799
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	306,275	$	293,904

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)


	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
Revenue	$	129,717	$	124,609

Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization presented separately below)	90,041		88,196
Selling, general and administrative	26,215		23,040
Depreciation and amortization	4,369		5,042
Total operating expenses	120,625		116,278
Income from operations	9,092		8,331

Interest income	583		586
Interest expense	(162)		(104)
Income before income taxes	9,513		8,813

Provision for income tax expense	(1,982)		(1,388)
Net income	$	7,531	$	7,425

Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	1,388	$	(701)
Unrealized gain / (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax	379		(194)
Total other comprehensive income / (loss)	1,767		(895)
Total comprehensive income	$	9,298	$	6,530

Net income per share
Basic	$	0.45	$	0.41
Diluted	$	0.43	$	0.39

Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	16,880		18,287
Diluted	17,490		18,898

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Common shares			Treasury Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Accumulated Deficit		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount		Amount
Balance, June 30, 2023	18,280	$	2	$	(3,682)	$	204,734	$	(6,312)	$	(44,778)	$	149,964
Net income	—	—		—		—		—		7,425		7,425
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		(701)		—		(701)
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	—	—		—		—		(194)		—		(194)

Purchase of treasury shares	(134)	—		(2,044)		—		—		—		(2,044)
Provision for common stock warrants	—	—		—		287		—		—		287
Issuance of common shares	23	—		—		5		—		—		5
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		—		1,297		—		—		1,297
Balance, September 30, 2023	18,169	$	2	$	(5,726)	$	206,323	$	(7,207)	$	(37,353)	$	156,039


	Common shares			Treasury Stock		Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)		Accumulated Deficit		Total Stockholders' Equity
	Shares	Amount		Amount
Balance, June 30, 2024	17,017	$	2	$	(25,367)	$	210,200	$	(7,913)	$	(11,123)	$	165,799
Net income	—	—		—		—		—		7,531		7,531
Foreign currency translation adjustment	—	—		—		—		1,388		—		1,388
Changes in fair value of cash flow hedges	—	—		—		—		379		—		379
Purchase of treasury shares	(282)	—		(4,678)		—		—		—		(4,678)
Provision for common stock warrants	—	—		—		—		—		—		—
Issuance of common shares	30	—		—		382		—		—		382
Share-based compensation expense	—	—		—		290		—		—		290
Balance, September 30, 2024	16,765	$	2	$	(30,045)	$	210,872	$	(6,146)	$	(3,592)	$	171,091

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)


	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$	7,531	$	7,425
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	4,369		5,042
Noncash lease expense	3,326		3,225
Warrant contra revenue	—		287
Deferred income tax	(130)		244
Share-based compensation expense	670		848
Allowance of expected credit losses	83		11


Change in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable	(7,649)		(3,792)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,735)		(1,256)
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	4,574		206
Increase / (decrease) in deferred revenue	79		(372)
Decrease in operating lease liabilities	(3,356)		(3,184)
Net cash inflow from operating activities	7,762		8,684

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of property and equipment	(3,630)		(2,052)
Net cash outflow from investing activities	(3,630)		(2,052)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from line of credit	60		37
Repayments of line of credit	(60)		(89)
Proceeds from the exercise of options	382		5
Principal payments on finance leases	(171)		(88)
Purchase of treasury shares	(4,807)		(1,832)
Net cash outflow from financing activities	(4,596)		(1,967)
Effects of exchange rate difference on cash and cash equivalents	49		(65)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents	(415)		4,600
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning	62,720		57,429
Cash and cash equivalents, ending	$	62,305	$	62,029

Supplemental cash flow disclosures
Cash paid for interest	$	162	$	104
Cash paid for income taxes	$	3,383	$	1,086

Supplemental non-cash disclosures
Change in accounts payable related to fixed assets	$	3,677	$	(115)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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IBEX LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

1. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

OVERVIEW

IBEX Limited (“IBEX” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Company,” “ibex,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) was incorporated on February 28, 2017 in Hamilton, Bermuda. Our registered office in Bermuda is Crawford House, 50 Cedar Avenue, Hamilton HM 11, Bermuda. We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the rules of Nasdaq, with The Resource Group International Limited (“TRGI”) being our controlling shareholder. TRG Pakistan Limited holds a controlling interest in TRGI. On August 7, 2020, the Company was admitted to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol “IBEX.”

The Company is an end-to-end provider of technology-enabled customer lifecycle experience (“CLX”) solutions. Through the Company’s integrated CLX platform, a comprehensive portfolio of solutions is offered to optimize customer acquisition, engagement, expansion and experience for clients. The Company leverages sophisticated technology and proprietary analytics, in combination with its global footprint and business process outsourcing expertise, to protect and enhance clients’ brands.

Our Connect business lies at the core of our offerings and generates the majority of the Company’s revenue. This business unit delivers differentiated customer service (assisting our clients’ customers with information about our clients and their products or services), technical support (providing specialized teams to provide information, assistance and technical guidance to our clients’ customers on a specific product or service), revenue generation (upselling and cross selling) and other value-added outsourced back office services (finance and accounting, marketing support, sales operations, and human resources administration) to our clients. We deploy these capabilities through a true omni-channel customer experience ("CX") model, which integrates voice, email, chat, SMS, social media and other communication applications.

In addition, our ibex Digital suite of solutions works with consumer-facing businesses to help them build, grow and scale technology-driven customer acquisition solutions, while helping drive digital transformation. We offer digital marketing, e-commerce technology, and platform solutions for our clients, helping them build new customer acquisition channels, increase acquired customers, and often do both at a reduced cost. We also have a small suite of what we call CX services which measures, monitors and manages our clients’ holistic customer experiences.

Operating segments

An operating segment is defined as a component of a company for which separate financial information is available and which is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) for the purpose of making decisions regarding resource allocation and performance assessment. The Company’s CODM is the chief executive officer (“CEO”). The Company’s CODM reviews consolidated financial results to make decisions, allocate resources and assess performance. Therefore, the Company has determined that it operates in a single operating and reportable segment.

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of presentation and principles of consolidation

The Company’s interim consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the financial results of all wholly-owned subsidiaries. When the Company does not have majority ownership in an entity but exerts significant influence over that entity, the Company accounts for the entity under the equity method of accounting. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

These unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP

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for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (the “Annual Report”) as filed with the SEC. There have been no changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies described in the Annual Report that have had a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes.

In the opinion of the Company, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of its financial position as of September 30, 2024, its results of operations, comprehensive income, and shareholders’ equity for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2024 was derived from the audited annual financial statements included in the Annual Report.

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include useful lives for property and equipment; impairment of long-lived assets, operating lease assets and liabilities, goodwill, and other intangible assets; allowance for credit losses; valuation allowances for deferred tax assets and other receivables; fair value of share-based compensation, warrants, and derivatives, and legal provisions. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and other assumptions it believes are reasonable, including the use of outside experts as necessary, and updates these estimates on an ongoing basis and as new events occur, more experience is acquired and/or more information is obtained. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates.

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenues for services for which control has transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised services. This process involves identifying the customer contract, determining the performance obligations in the contract, determining the transaction price, allocating the transaction price to the distinct performance obligations in the contract, and recognizing revenue when the performance obligations have been satisfied. A performance obligation is considered distinct from other obligations in a contract when it (a) provides a benefit to the customer either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and (b) is separately identified in the contract. The Company considers a performance obligation satisfied as it provides services to a customer, meaning the customer has the ability to direct the use and obtain the benefit of the service.

Revenues from contact center services, which consist of customer service, technical support and other value-added outsourced back-office services, are recognized as the services are performed on the basis of the number of billable minutes or hours, contractual rates, and other contractually agreed metrics, if applicable. Certain of our client contracts include bonus and penalty provisions. Revenues related to training that occurs upon commencement of a new client contract or statement of work are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated life of the client program, as it is not considered to have a standalone value to the customer. The related expenses are expensed as incurred. Revenues are recognized over time as performance obligations are satisfied and in the period in which the Company has a right to invoice, net of discounts, incentives, and/or penalties as per contractual terms. Bonuses and penalties accrue for the current billing period and do not depend on future performance. In some cases, we may estimate these bonuses or penalties using the “most likely amount” method based on actual data and historical experience.

Revenues from Digital services are recognized at a point in time upon the successful consumer activation or purchase of clients’ services. We utilize third parties in the satisfaction of this performance obligation; however, because we retain control over these third parties and are solely responsible for the risk and reward associated with this performance obligation, we have determined that we are the principal in these transactions and therefore recognize revenue on a gross basis.

Revenues from CX software-as-a-service products are recognized over time based on the term of the subscription. Set-up fees to customize the customer experience solution for client’s specific needs are deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the subscription. Revenues related to additional consulting services are recognized over the period as the related services are performed on a per hour basis.

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All of our contracts include the right to invoice for services on a monthly basis. None of our contracts include significant termination penalties, and generally may be terminated for convenience at any time with a short notice period (generally 30 to 120 days).

The Company generally does not incur significant upfront costs to fulfill or obtain a contract that would qualify for capitalization under Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Trade receivables

In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), the Company estimates its credit losses using the lifetime expected credit loss model. The allowance for credit losses is calculated quarterly based on the Company’s historical loss percentages, net of recoveries. In addition to the evaluation of historical losses, the Company considers current and future economic conditions and events such as changes in customer credit quality and liquidity. The Company will write-off accounts receivable against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.

Concentration of credit risk

The Company is exposed to credit risk in the normal course of business, primarily related to accounts receivable and derivative instruments. Historically, the losses related to credit risk have been immaterial. The Company regularly monitors its credit risk to mitigate losses. The Company evaluates the creditworthiness of its clients prior to and throughout the life of the client relationship. The Company does not believe it is exposed to more than a nominal amount of credit risk in its derivative instruments as all of its counterparties are investment-grade financial institutions.

Property and equipment, net

Property and equipment and assets leased under financing leases are carried at cost at the acquisition date and are depreciated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives.

Property and equipment assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability is assessed by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset to the estimated future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If estimated future undiscounted net cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent its carrying value exceeds its estimated fair value.

Leases

The Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at inception in accordance with the provisions of ASC 842, Leases. Operating leases are included in operating lease assets and current and non-current operating lease liabilities, and assets leased under finance leases are included in property and equipment, net and current and long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheets.

Operating lease assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and operating lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term in cost of services or selling, general and administrative expense, as applicable. Interest on finance leases is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

Contingencies

The Company is subject to claims and lawsuits filed in the ordinary course of business. Although management does not believe that any such proceedings will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, no assurances to that effect can be given based on the uncertainty

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of litigation and demands of third parties. The Company records a liability for pending litigation and claims where losses are both probable and can be reasonably estimated. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.

Share-based compensation plans

The Company accounts for its share-based awards in accordance with provisions of ASC 718, Compensation - Stock Compensation. The Company calculates the fair value of option awards using the Black-Scholes model. For equity-classified awards, total compensation cost is based on the grant date fair value. For liability-classified awards, total compensation cost is based on the fair value of the award on the date the award is granted and is subsequently re-measured at each reporting date until settlement.

The Company recognizes share-based compensation expense over the requisite vesting period using a graded vesting model. Awards to employees and directors may contain service, performance and/or market vesting conditions. For unvested awards with performance conditions, the Company assesses the probability of attaining the performance conditions at each reporting period. Awards that are deemed probable of attainment are recognized in expense over the requisite service period. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

Income taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets are also recognized for the estimated future effects of tax loss carry forwards. The effect of changes in tax rates on deferred taxes is recognized in the period in which the enactment dates change. The Company records valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets based on whether it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

Share repurchase programs

The Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) may authorize share repurchases of the Company’s common shares. Purchases made pursuant to these authorizations may be carried out through open market transactions, negotiated purchases or otherwise, at times and in such amounts as the Company deems appropriate. Shares repurchased under such authorizations are held in treasury for general corporate purposes, including issuances under various employee share-based award plans. When Company shares are repurchased, the amount of the consideration paid (including directly attributable costs, net of any tax effects) is recognized as a deduction of additional paid in capital. Repurchased shares are classified as treasury shares and are presented as a deduction from total equity. When treasury shares are subsequently sold or reissued, the amount received is recognized as an increase in additional paid in capital, and any resulting surplus or deficit on the transaction is reclassified to accumulated deficit.

The Board will review the repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size, and suspend or discontinue the program. The Company has funded and expects to fund future repurchases with its existing cash balance. The share repurchase programs do not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common shares. See Note 11. “Stockholders’ Equity” for more information on share repurchases.

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Cloud Computing Software Implementation Costs

The Company incurs costs to implement cloud computing arrangements that are hosted by a third-party vendor. In accordance with ASC 350-40, Goodwill and Other, Internal-Use Software, for cloud computing arrangements that meet the definition of a service contract, the Company capitalizes qualifying implementation costs incurred during the application development stage in other non-current assets. Capitalized costs are primarily comprised of third-party consulting fees, direct labor, and related expenses. Capitalization of these costs concludes once the project is substantially complete and the software is ready for the Company's intended use. Once available for its intended use, the capitalized costs will be amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated hosting arrangement including periods covered by an option to extend, and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Costs related to data conversion, overhead, general and administrative activities, maintenance, and training are expensed as incurred.

The Company capitalized $0.8 million and $0.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Emerging Growth Company

The Company currently qualifies as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). Accordingly, the Company has the option to adopt new or revised accounting guidance either (i) within the same periods as those otherwise applicable to non-emerging growth companies or (ii) within the same time periods as private companies pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. The Company has elected to use the extended transition period until we are no longer an emerging growth company or until we choose to opt out of the extended transition period affirmatively and irrevocably.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The amendments in ASU No. 2023-07 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (1) specific categories in the rate reconciliation, (2) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign), and (3) the income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state and foreign). This update also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state and local jurisdictions, among other changes. The amendments in ASU No. 2023-09 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

In March 2024, the SEC issued its final climate disclosure rules, which require the disclosure of climate-related information in annual reports and registration statements. The rules require disclosure in the audited financial statements of certain effects of severe weather events and other natural conditions above certain financial thresholds, as well as amounts related to carbon offsets and renewable energy credits or certificates, if material. Disclosure requirements were set to begin phasing in for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. On April 4, 2024, the SEC determined to voluntarily stay the final rules pending certain legal challenges. We are currently evaluating the impact of the new rules on the disclosures to our consolidated financial statements.

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2.REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS

The majority of the Company’s revenues are derived from contracts with customers who are located in the United States of America (the “United States” or “U.S.”). However, the Company delivers most of its services from regional customer experience delivery centers that are located in geographies outside of the United States. Our global delivery model is built on regional customer experience delivery centers and includes a unique ability to support work-at-home capabilities in any region that we currently operate.

The Company generated its revenue from clients based in the United States and other countries as shown below:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Revenue
United States	$	124,648	$	121,184
Other countries	5,069		3,425
Total	$	129,717	$	124,609

The following table presents the breakdown of the Company’s revenues by geographical location, based on where the services are provided:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Revenue
Onshore (United States)	$	31,099	$	31,536
Offshore (Philippines, Pakistan)	64,436		57,359
Nearshore (Jamaica, Nicaragua, Honduras)	34,182		35,714
Total	$	129,717	$	124,609

The following table presents the breakdown of the Company’s revenue by pattern of revenue recognition:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Pattern of Revenue recognition
Services transferred over time	$	120,938	$	115,338
Services transferred at a point in time	8,779		9,271
Total	$	129,717	$	124,609

The movement in deferred revenue was as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Beginning balance	$	5,877	$	7,796
Revenue recognized	(2,161)		(2,672)
Revenue deferred	2,240		2,300
Ending balance	$	5,956	$	7,424

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3.ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND SIGNIFICANT CLIENT

Accounts receivable, net in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consists of the following:


	September 30,		June 30,
($000s)	2024		2024
Accounts receivable	$	106,198	$	98,438
Less: Allowance for credit losses	(155)		(72)
Accounts receivable, net	$	106,043	$	98,366

The Company will write-off accounts receivable against the allowance when it determines a balance is uncollectible. The Company did not have any write-offs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

Activity in the Company’s allowance for credit losses consists of the following:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Beginning balance	$	72	$	120
Provision for credit losses	83		11



Ending balance	$	155	$	131

Significant Client

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had one client that contributed approximately 11% and 12% of total revenue, respectively.

To limit the Company’s credit risk with its clients, management regularly monitors the aging of customer receivables, maintains allowances for credit losses and may require prepayment for services from certain clients. Based on currently available information, management does not believe significant credit risk exists as of September 30, 2024.

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4.LEASES

The Company has operating lease obligations primarily for its delivery centers and finance lease obligations primarily for vehicles and other equipment. Leases typically have initial terms of two to 15 years and may include renewal options if the Company is reasonably certain to exercise such options.

The components of lease cost are as follows:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Operating lease cost:
Operating lease cost	$	4,870	$	4,886
Variable lease cost	733		781
Short-term lease cost	149		—
Total operating lease cost	$	5,752	$	5,667

Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right of use assets	$	221	$	100
Interest on lease liabilities	81		43
Total finance lease cost	$	302	$	143

The following table presents supplemental balance sheet information related to leases:


	September 30,		June 30,
($000s)	2024		2024
Operating lease assets	$	58,806	$	59,145

Operating lease liabilities, current	12,395		12,051
Operating lease liabilities, non-current	52,832		53,441
Total operating lease liabilities	$	65,227	$	65,492

Finance lease assets, net	$	1,623	$	1,697

Finance lease liabilities, current	$	698	$	660
Finance lease liabilities, non-current	802		867
Total finance lease liabilities	$	1,500	$	1,527

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to leases:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	$	3,356	$	3,184
Operating cash flows paid for interest portion of finance leases	$	81	$	43
Financing cash flows paid for principal portion of finance leases	$	171	$	88

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The following table presents supplemental noncash information related to leases:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
Operating leases	$	2,694	$	49
Finance leases	$	140	$	110


	September 30,		June 30,
	2024		2024
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
Operating leases	4.9		5.1
Finance leases	2.1		2.2

Weighted average discount rate
Operating leases	10.5	%	10.5	%
Finance leases	22.3	%	22.3	%

The following table presents the maturities of our lease liabilities as of September 30, 2024:


($000s)	Operating Leases		Finance Leases
2025-remainder of year	$	13,381	$	724
2026	16,778		763
2027	16,490		366
2028	14,905		7
2029	12,563		—
Thereafter	10,892		—
Total undiscounted lease payments	85,009		1,860
Less: liability accretion	(19,782)		(360)
Total lease liabilities	$	65,227	$	1,500

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5.DERIVATIVES

Foreign exchange contracts

From time to time, the Company enters into foreign currency exchange contracts, consisting of offsetting foreign exchange option contracts (“collars”), to mitigate foreign exchange fluctuations on the Philippine Peso (“PHP”) within a certain range and on a certain percentage of its PHP operating costs. The collars are designated as cash flow hedges upon inception, in accordance with ASC 815, in order to match the financial results of the hedges with the forecasted transactions. These contracts cover periods commensurate with the expected exposure, generally three to twelve months. The Company has not experienced any material issues related to derivative counterparty defaults.

The following tables show the notional amount and fair value of our foreign exchange cash flow hedging instruments as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024:


Settlement date	Hedged currency	Foreign currency rate	Notional amount ($000s)		Fair Value ($000s)
Foreign currency option contracts - assets
October 8, 2024 through June 19, 2025	PHP	54.00 - 58.00	$	15,248
Fair value as of June 30, 2024					$	—
Fair value as of September 30, 2024					$	218


Settlement date	Hedged currency	Foreign currency rate	Notional amount ($000s)		Fair Value ($000s)
Foreign currency option contracts - liabilities
October 8, 2024 through June 19, 2025	PHP	54.00 - 58.00	$	15,248
Fair value as of June 30, 2024					$	335
Fair value as of September 30, 2024					$	—

The fair value of the collars is included in other current assets and accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI"). Amounts previously recognized in AOCI are reclassified to cost of services in the periods in which the hedged expenses occur.

Refer to Note 11. "Stockholders' Equity" for further details on the change in fair value of our cash flow hedges and the net gain or loss reclassified to earnings from effective hedges during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

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6.DEBT

Debt consists of the following:


	September 30,		June 30,
($000s)	2024		2024
Debt
Finance leases	1,500		1,527
Total debt	$	1,500	$	1,527
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt and finance leases	(698)		(660)
Total long-term debt	$	802	$	867

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $61.0 million of borrowing available under our $80 million revolving credit facility (as amended, the "PNC Credit Facility") with PNC Bank, N.A. ("PNC") based on eligible collateral.

The PNC Credit Facility contains certain financial, operating, and other covenants, including, among other things, covenants restricting additional borrowings, paying any dividends and making certain investments. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants as of September 30, 2024.

7.WARRANT

On November 13, 2017, and as subsequently amended, the Company issued to Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC, a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (“Amazon”), a 10-year warrant to acquire approximately 1,674,017 common shares (the "warrant shares"), representing 10.0% of our equity on a fully diluted basis at the time of the warrant’s issuance. The warrant is exercisable at a price per share of $9.42. The warrant provides for net share settlement, that if elected by the holder, will reduce the number of shares issued upon exercise to reflect the net settlement of the exercise price. The warrant is classified as an equity instrument in accordance with ASU No. 2019-08, which was adopted retroactively on July 1, 2020. The Company determined the grant date fair value of the warrant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

A total of 1,171,812 warrant shares vested on the satisfaction of specified milestones tied to Amazon’s purchase of services from the Company during a seven-and-a-half-year period ended on June 30, 2024. Amazon is entitled to customary shelf and piggy-back registration rights with respect to the shares issued upon exercise of the warrant. Amazon may not transfer the warrant except to a wholly-owned subsidiary of Amazon. To date, the warrant has not been exercised, expired or cancelled.

The Company did not record any warrant contra revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2024, and approximately $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2023.

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8.SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

The following tables summarize the components of share-based compensation expense recognized in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income, both by line item and by plan:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Cost of services	$	135	$	(103)
Selling, general and administrative	535		951
Total share-based compensation expense	$	670	$	848

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
Phantom Stock Plans	$	380	$	(449)
2020 Long term Incentive Plan	290		1,297
Total share-based compensation expense	$	670	$	848

As of September 30, 2024, there was $5.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested share-based awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 4.82 years.

9.FAIR VALUE

The fair value hierarchy prioritized the input to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy requires that the Company maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments traded in active markets.

Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market.

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that cannot be supported by market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the asset, liability, or equity such as the use of certain pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, accrued payroll and employee-related liabilities, approximate fair value because of their short-term nature. The Company measures its debt at carrying value including accrued interest, which approximates fair value because of its short-term nature.

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges

The values of our derivative instruments are derived from pricing models using inputs based upon market information, including contractual terms, market prices and yield curves. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such the derivatives are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

Phantom stock awards

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value our phantom stock awards. All inputs to the model are derived from active market information for identical or similar instruments, including stock price, volatility, and interest rates. The inputs to the valuation pricing models are observable in the market, and as such the phantom stock awards are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.

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The following is a summary of the Company’s fair value measurements on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024:


As of September 30, 2024	Fair Value Measurements Using
($000s)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Cash flow hedge - foreign currency collars, net	$	—	$	218	$	—
Total assets	$	—	$	218	$	—

Liabilities
Phantom stock options	$	—	$	1,395	$	—
Total liabilities	$	—	$	1,395	$	—


As of June 30, 2024	Fair Value Measurements Using
($000s)	Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)




Liabilities
Cash flow hedge - foreign currency collars, net	$	—	$	335	$	—
Phantom stock options	—		1,014		—
Total liabilities	$	—	$	1,349	$	—

These balances are included in other current assets, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets.

There were no transfers between the different hierarchy levels during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

10.INCOME TAXES

In determining its interim provision for income taxes, the Company used an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on expected income before taxes, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized in the period in which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rate from quarter to quarter.

The Company’s income tax provision includes the results of the Company’s U.S. operations and its various foreign operations including subsidiaries based in Canada, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Pakistan, Honduras, and the Philippines. Historically, the Company’s Bermuda-based companies are not subject to income tax as there is no corporate income tax in Bermuda. On December 27, 2023 the Bermuda Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 was passed which provides for a 15% corporate tax rate beginning on or after January 1, 2025 for companies with revenue in excess of 750 million Euros. The Company is evaluating the impact of this legislation, but it does not anticipate that it will have a material impact on the Company’s operations.

The Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $2.0 million and $1.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate was 20.8% and 15.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The changes in effective tax rates between these periods

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was primarily attributable to changes in revenue mix across our taxable jurisdictions and discrete items recorded during the prior year quarter.

The difference between the effective tax rate applicable to the Company and the 21% U.S. federal statutory rate in the three months ended September 30, 2024 was primarily due to "Tax Holidays" in certain countries in which we operate and the distribution of taxable income in countries with differing tax rates. We have been granted Tax Holidays as an incentive to attract foreign investment by the governments of Nicaragua, Pakistan, Honduras, Jamaica, and certain qualifying locations in the Philippines. Generally, a Tax Holiday is an agreement between us and a foreign government under which we receive certain tax benefits in that country. The aggregate reduction in income tax expense due to the above Tax Holidays was $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The aggregate reduction in income tax expense per diluted share was $0.08 and $0.07 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

As of September 30, 2024, we had no unrecognized tax positions and do not expect changes to our uncertain tax positions within the next 12 months.

In June 2024, a U.S. subsidiary received a letter from the Internal Revenue Services (“IRS”) requesting information for examination of the year ended June 30, 2022. While we believe that our tax positions are appropriate and in compliance with U.S. federal law, the final determination of any tax, audit, or related litigation could be materially different from our historical tax provisions and accruals. The specific areas of focus for the examination are not yet fully determined.

11.STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

AOCI

The following table presents changes by component:


($000s)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Valuation		Defined Benefit Plan		Total
Balance as of June 30, 2023	$	(6,260)	$	(124)	$	72	$	(6,312)
Foreign currency translation	(701)		—		—		(701)
Unrealized losses on cash flow hedges	—		(235)		—		(235)
Reclassifications to earnings	—		41		—		41
Balance as of September 30, 2023	$	(6,961)	$	(318)	$	72	$	(7,207)


($000s)	Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment		Derivative Valuation		Defined Benefit Plan		Total
Balance as of June 30, 2024	$	(7,883)	$	(235)	$	205	$	(7,913)
Foreign currency translation	1,388		—		—		1,388
Unrealized gains on cash flow hedges	—		298		—		298
Reclassifications to earnings	—		81		—		81
Balance as of September 30, 2024	$	(6,495)	$	144	$	205	$	(6,146)

Share repurchase programs

The Board may authorize share repurchases of the Company’s common shares and the Company had multiple share repurchase plans during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. On May 1, 2024, the Board authorized $30.0 million in share repurchases during the next twelve months (the "2024 Share Repurchase Program"). As of September 30, 2024, the aggregate amount available for repurchase under the 2024 Share Repurchase Program was $22.2 million.

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For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company repurchased 282,129 and 134,524 shares, respectively, of its common shares totaling $4.7 million, and $2.0 million, respectively. All repurchases under these programs were funded with our existing cash balance.

12.WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARE COUNTS

The following table sets forth the components of the computation from basic to diluted earnings per share for net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
(000s)	2024	2023
Shares used in basic earnings per share calculation	16,880	18,287
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee share-based compensation	80	112
Warrant	530	499
Total effects of dilutive securities	610	611
Shares used in dilutive earnings per share calculation	17,490	18,898

Shares considered anti-dilutive using the treasury method	453	499

13.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has agreements with multiple companies under the control of our controlling shareholder, TRGI, and with companies which have common directors with us, in the normal course of business. These transactions were executed on mutually agreed terms and include contact center services, back office support services and an office lease. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized revenue of $0.01 million and $0.01 million, respectively, with these related parties. As of September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, the Company had accounts receivable of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, other non-current assets of $1.1 million and $1.1 million, respectively, and accounts payable of $0.03 million and $0.1 million, respectively, with these related parties.

14.INVESTMENT IN JOINT VENTURE

The Company has an investment in Lake Ball, LLC to procure and sell commercial leads for its customers. The Company’s ownership interest is 47.5% and is accounted for under the equity method. The Company’s investment of $0.4 million at September 30, 2024 and June 30, 2024, respectively, is included in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets, while net earnings from the joint venture are included in selling, general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.

The table below presents our investment in the joint venture:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Beginning balance	$	415	$	372
Dividends received	(97)		(257)
Share of profit	97		270
Ending balance	$	415	$	385

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15.SUBSEQUENT EVENT

HSBC Credit Facilities

U.S. Credit Agreement

On October 29, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), the Company's subsidiaries, Ibex Global Solutions, Inc. ("Ibex US") and Digital Globe Services, LLC, as borrowers, together with the Company and Ibex Global Limited, as guarantors, and the other loan parties and guarantor parties party thereto from time to time, entered into a credit agreement with HSBC Bank USA, National Association ("HSBC U.S.") (the “U.S. Credit Agreement”), which provides for a $25 million secured revolving credit facility (the “U.S. Credit Facility”). The U.S. Credit Facility matures on the earlier of October 29, 2027 and the termination or maturity of the obligations under the UAE Credit Agreement. The U.S. Credit Agreement and the UAE Credit Agreement (as defined and described below) replaced the PNC Credit Facility.

Borrowings under the U.S. Credit Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus 2%, or equal to alternate base rate plus 1%. In addition: (i) a closing fee at 0.15% of the facility is payable at the time of accepting the U.S. Credit Agreement; and (ii) a commitment fee at 0.25% per annum will be payable by the Company on the non-utilized portion of the U.S. Credit Facility.

The U.S. Credit Agreement includes certain financial covenants in respect of a total net leverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio, and non-financial covenants, including, but not limited to, restrictions on incurring additional debt and liens, making certain restricted payments and investments and engaging in certain transactions with affiliates.

The U.S. Credit Agreement contains events of default customary for facilities of this nature. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, subject to the terms and conditions of the U.S. Credit Agreement, the lenders can declare any outstanding principal of the U.S. Credit Facility debt, together with accrued and unpaid interest, to be immediately due and payable and exercise other remedies. The U.S. Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of Ibex US and its wholly owned subsidiaries and guaranteed by the wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries of Ibex US, with an additional guaranty by the Company and Ibex Global Limited.

UAE Credit Agreement

On the Effective Date, the Company's subsidiary, Ibex Global FZ-LLC (the “UAE Company”) entered into: (i) a revolving loan agreement (committed) together with (ii) a facility offer letter (the “Facility Offer Letter”); (iii) a general terms and conditions applicable to corporate banking credit facilities; and (iv) a letter of deviation (collectively, the “UAE Credit Agreement”), in each case, with HSBC Bank Middle East Limited ("HSBC UAE”). The UAE Credit Agreement provides for a committed $50 million post shipment seller revolving loan credit facility (the “UAE Loan Facility”) and a $50,000 credit card facility (the “Commercial Card Facility” and collectively with the UAE Loan Facility, the “UAE Facilities”). The final repayment date for the UAE Credit Agreement is two years from the Effective Date. To secure the UAE Facilities, the Company provided an irrevocable and unconditional guarantee in favor of the Bank with respect to all monies and liabilities owing or incurred by the UAE Company to or in favor of the Bank.

Borrowings under the UAE Loan Facility bear interest at a per annum rate equal to 3-month term SOFR plus 2%. In addition: (i) a processing fee at 0.15% of the UAE Facilities is payable at the time of accepting the Facility Offer Letter; and (ii) a commitment fee at 0.25% per annum will be payable by the UAE Company on the non-utilized portion of the UAE Loan Facility. The Commercial Card Facility is subject to HSBC UAE’s standard commercial card terms and conditions.

The UAE Credit Agreement includes financial covenants in respect of a total net leverage ratio, and non-financial covenants, including, but not limited to, restrictions on disposal of assets and raising additional debt.

The UAE Credit Agreement contains events of default customary for facilities of this nature. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of an event of default, subject to the terms and conditions of the UAE Credit Agreement, the Bank can declare any outstanding principal of the UAE Facilities debt, together with accrued and unpaid interest, to be immediately due and payable and exercise other remedies.

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Termination of the PNC Credit Facility

On the Effective Date, the PNC Credit Facility and related agreements with PNC were terminated and the PNC Credit Facility was repaid in full. Upon repayment, all liens and collateral were released.

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

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this "Form 10-Q"), the financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (the "Annual Report"), as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and the information included under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Annual Report. In addition to historical data, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in our forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including but not limited to those discussed under "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in this Form 10-Q and under Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report.

This Form 10-Q includes certain historical consolidated financial and other data for IBEX Limited (“ibex,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”). The following discussion provides a narrative of our financial condition and results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023.

Overview

ibex delivers innovative business process outsourcing (“BPO”), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage, and retain valuable customers. Today, ibex operates a global customer experiences ("CX") delivery center model consisting of 31 delivery centers around the world, while deploying next-generation technology to drive superior customer experiences for many of the world’s leading companies across various verticals, including Retail & E-commerce, HealthTech, FinTech, Utilities and Logistics. ibex leverages its diverse global team of approximately 31,000 employees together with industry-leading technology, including its Wave iX platform, to manage customer interactions on behalf of our clients, driving a truly differentiated customer experience.

Business Highlights

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company delivered strong financial results, and experienced growth with leading clients in our HealthTech, Retail & E-commerce, and Travel, Transportation & Logistics verticals. We increased capacity in our offshore and nearshore geographies and expanded into two new sites. Despite macroeconomic headwinds during recent years, the business performed well in several important areas this quarter, including total revenues, profitability, strong cash from operating activities and free cash flows, new client wins in strategic verticals, and continued client and vertical diversification.

Recent Financial Highlights

The Company delivered revenues of $129.7 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, a 4.1% increase compared to the prior year quarter, largely due to growth in the HealthTech, Retail & E-commerce, and Travel, Transportation & Logistics verticals from existing and new clients launched throughout fiscal 2024 and first quarter of fiscal 2025. Net income during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $7.5 million, a 1.4% increase from $7.4 million during the prior year quarter. The increase was driven by higher revenues and improved operational delivery, which is attributed to changes in geographic mix, compared to the prior year quarter. Fully diluted earnings per share of $0.43 was up from $0.39 in the prior year quarter.

Trends and Factors Affecting our Performance

There are a number of key trends and factors that have affected and may affect our results of operations.

Macroeconomic Trends

Macroeconomic factors, including but not limited to, increasing inflation and interest rates, global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and the impact that these factors are having on our clients and their customers, have also impacted our financial results during the three months

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ended September 30, 2024. Some of our customers have increased their focus on cost reduction, resulting in decisions to shift work from onshore sites to offshore sites, which may impact our revenues and operations in the near term. However, we also believe that they present opportunities with both new and existing clients, as companies maintain a focus on cost reduction.

Artificial Intelligence ("AI")

With the increasing applicability of AI in enhancing business processes, the BPO industry is increasingly evaluating and starting to integrate AI into its range of solutions to improve the customer experience and efficiencies. We are moving aggressively to leverage generative AI in our business. Our Wave iX technology is a three-pronged AI strategy, which continues to keep ibex at the forefront of digital transformation. Our solutions are focused on increasing agent productivity, providing deeper customer insights to elevate the customer experience and putting AI in front of the customer journey with voice and chat bots. We believe we are well positioned to leverage our leadership position in adopting new technology in the CX sector and to create significant value for our clients through the application of AI. We believe that our approach to bringing a combination of our AI-enabled solutions plus a robust set of third-party AI-enabled solutions to our clients positions the company to not only be a fast-mover in the market, but also to capture an outsized share of AI-impacted future revenue, and to help minimize risk to our overall revenue and provide opportunities for future profitability enhancement. While the initial implementation of some AI-solutions may impact revenue directly derived from traditional agent-driven activities, it is our belief that by remaining on the forefront and bringing these solutions to our clients, we will be able to capture a greater share of AI-enabled revenue work and maintain and grow our overall business and results.

Client’s Underlying Business Performance

Demand for customer interaction services reflects a client’s underlying business performance and priorities. Growth in a client’s business often results in increased demand for our customer engagement solutions. Conversely, a decline in a client’s business generally results in a decrease in demand for our customer engagement solutions, shifting volume to lower cost geographies, and potential increases in demand for our customer acquisition and expansion solutions. The correlation between business performance and demand for outsourced customer interaction solutions can therefore be complex, and depends upon several factors, such as industry consolidation, client investments in growth, and overall macroeconomic environment, all of which can result in short term revenue volatility for outsourcing providers. Demand during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was higher when compared to the prior year quarter due to increased demand for our digital-first solutions, growth in our existing clients, and recent new client wins in strategic verticals.

Capacity Utilization

As a significant portion of our customer interaction services are performed by customer-facing agents located in delivery centers, our margins are impacted by the level of capacity utilization in those facilities. We incur substantial fixed costs in operating such facilities. The greater the volume of interactions handled, the higher the utilization level of workstations within those facilities and the revenues generated to cover those fixed costs, thus the greater the percentage operating margin.

As demand for delivery locations has continued to shift towards lower cost geographies during the three months ended September 30, 2024, we have continued to fill the additional capacity in our offshore region and expect this capacity to be absorbed quickly as clients and prospective clients look to relocate work to cost advantageous markets in the near term. We continue to realize cost savings as we geographically optimize our delivery centers.

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Labor Costs

When compensation levels of our employees increase, we may not be able to pass on such increased costs to our clients or do so on a timely basis, which tends to depress our operating profit margins if we cannot generate sufficient offsetting productivity gains. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we continued to see increasing wage pressure in all of our geographies, in part brought on by the current global inflation and labor shortage, which is increasing competition for contact center agents from other sectors of the economy. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we have offset some of these wage increases with higher agent quality and increased productivity, higher agent retention, and increased client prices under contractual cost of living adjustments (“COLA”). Furthermore, our overall labor cost as a percentage of revenue is impacted by the aforementioned shift in delivery location from onshore delivery centers to offshore centers.

Delivery Location

We generate greater profit margins from our work carried out by agents located in offshore and nearshore geographies compared to our work carried out from onshore locations in the United States. As a result, our operating margins are influenced by the proportion of our work delivered from these higher margin locations. Over time we have expanded and further diversified our delivery network by adding facilities in these locations, offering a significant relative cost advantage. Our percentage of workstations in nearshore and offshore centers is approximately 95% as of September 30, 2024. We regularly evaluate whether to procure additional space or enter into new markets as we continue to add employees and expand geographically to meet the demands of our business.

Provider Performance

Generally, our clients will re-allocate spend and market share in favor of outsourcing providers who consistently perform better and add more value than their competitors. Such re-allocation of spend can either take place on a short-term basis as higher performing providers are shielded by the client against demand volatility, or on a longer term basis as the client shifts more and more of its overall outsourcing spend and volume to higher performing providers. Our revenues have generally increased as a result of performance-based market share gains with our existing clients, as well as due to our new client wins.

Sales Cycles and New Client Wins

We have a strong track record of winning key new client accounts and as a result of our land and expand strategy, we have been successful in winning an increasing number of new client engagements, and subsequently increasing our revenues with these clients period over period. Historically, our in-year new client wins have generated 2.5x to 3.0x revenue in the second and third years of the engagement. The slowing economic environment impacted the length of our sales cycles during recent years, however, we experienced a faster pace of sales activity during the second half of fiscal year 2024 and through the first quarter of fiscal year 2025.

Client Concentration

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, our largest client accounted for 11%, while our three largest clients accounted for 26% of our consolidated revenues. We believe client diversification is an important attribute in a challenging market.

Pricing

Our revenues are dependent upon both volumes and unit pricing for our services. Client pricing is often expressed in terms of a base price per minute or hour as well as, in limited cases, with bonuses and occasionally penalties depending upon our achievement of certain client objectives. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 and the three months ended September 30, 2024, the tightening in the global labor market and corresponding wage inflation, as well as increasing facilities expenses have resulted in us pursuing and successfully negotiating price increases or COLA with many of our clients.

The current economic environment is also encouraging our clients to consider locating more of their support offshore. Within our customer engagement solutions, pricing for services delivered from onshore locations is higher than pricing for services delivered from offshore locations, largely driven by higher wage levels in

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onshore locations. Accordingly, a shift in service delivery location from onshore to offshore locations results in a lower price for our clients and a decline in our absolute revenues; however, our margins tend to increase, in percentage and often in absolute terms, as compared to onshore service delivery.

Seasonality

Our business performance is subject to seasonal fluctuations. These seasonal effects cause differences in revenues and expenses among the various quarters of any financial year, which means that the individual quarters should not be directly compared with each other or be used to predict annual financial results.

Results of Operations

The following summarizes the results of our operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Revenue	$	129,717	$	124,609

Cost of services	90,041		88,196
Selling, general and administrative	26,215		23,040
Depreciation and amortization	4,369		5,042
Income from operations	$	9,092	$	8,331

Interest income	583		586
Interest expense	(162)		(104)
Income before income taxes	$	9,513	$	8,813

Provision for income tax expense	(1,982)		(1,388)
Net income	$	7,531	$	7,425

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

Revenue

Our revenue was $129.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $5.1 million, or 4.1%, compared to the prior year quarter. This increase was primarily driven by increases in our HealthTech vertical of $3.5 million, or 23.4%, Retail & E-commerce vertical of $2.5 million, or 8.6%, and Travel, Transportation & Logistics vertical of $1.7 million, or 10.0%, compared to the prior year quarter. These increases were partially offset by decreases in the FinTech vertical of $2.4 million, or 13.0%, compared to the prior year quarter.

As a percentage of total revenue, the revenue from our HealthTech vertical increased to 14.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 11.9% in the prior year quarter, the revenue from our Retail & E-commerce vertical increased to 24.5% compared to 23.4%, and the revenue from our Travel, Transportation & Logistics vertical increased to 14.2% compared to 13.5%. Conversely, the revenue from our FinTech vertical decreased to 12.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 14.8% in the prior year quarter.

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Operating Expenses

Cost of services

Cost of services was $90.0 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.9 million, or 2.1%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in cost of services was primarily due to increases in payroll and related costs, reseller commissions and lead expenses, travel and entertainment, and share-based compensation expense.

Payroll and related costs were $67.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $1.1 million, or 1.7%, compared to the prior year quarter, due to increased revenues during the current year quarter. As a percent of revenue, payroll cost decreased to 52.4% during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 53.6% during the prior year quarter, reflecting the continuing trend of shifting volume to lower cost regions.

Reseller commissions and lead expenses were $3.8 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $0.2 million, or 4.4%, compared to the prior year quarter. These increases were primarily due to increases in the utilization of our third-party affiliates for inbound inquiries as well as search engine costs in connection with our digital sales and marketing efforts.

Travel and entertainment expenses were $0.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $0.2 million or 66.5%, compared to the prior year quarter. These increases were primarily due to higher engagement expenses in the current year quarter.

Share-based compensation expense was $0.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a benefit of $0.1 million during the prior year quarter, primarily due to a higher share price which increased the fair value of the liability classified plans.

Selling, general and administrative expense (“SG&A”)

SG&A expense was $26.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $3.2 million, or 13.8%, compared to the prior year quarter. The increase in SG&A expense was primarily due to an increase of $1.4 million in payroll and related costs due to continuing investments in technology, sales and marketing, and client service functions as we focus on revenue growth, and changes in foreign currency gains / losses of $2.3 million year over year, partially offset by decreases in legal and professional fees of $0.8 million.

Depreciation and amortization expense (“D&A”)

D&A expense was $4.4 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, a decrease of $0.7 million or 13.3% compared to the prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily due to lower depreciation expense due to the closure of two sites during the second half of fiscal 2024. As a percentage of revenue, D&A decreased to 3.4% during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 4.0% in the comparative period.

Income from operations

Income from operations was $9.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $8.3 million during the prior year quarter. The operating margin was 7.0% for three months ended September 30, 2024, up from 6.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues, and lower cost of services and D&A as a percentage of total revenues. The lower costs were partially offset by increased SG&A.

Interest income

Interest income during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.6 million, consistent with the prior year quarter and consists primarily of income from invested funds.

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Interest expense

Interest expense during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.2 million, consistent with the prior year quarter and consists primarily of interest expense on finance leases.

Provision for Income Taxes

Income tax expense was $2.0 million during three months ended September 30, 2024, an increase of $0.6 million when compared with the prior year quarter, primarily due to higher pre-tax income and a higher effective tax rate in the current year quarter. The effective tax rate was 20.8% and 15.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The changes in effective tax rates between these periods was primarily attributable to changes in revenue mix across our taxable jurisdictions and discrete items recorded during the prior year quarter.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We present non-GAAP financial measures because we believe that they and other similar measures are widely used by certain investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as supplemental measures of performance and liquidity. We also use these measures internally to establish forecasts, budgets and operational goals to manage and monitor our business, as well as evaluate our underlying historical performance, as we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide a more helpful depiction of our performance of the business by encompassing only relevant and manageable events, enabling us to evaluate and plan more effectively for the future. The non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies, have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Non-GAAP financial measures and ratios are not measurements of our performance, financial condition or liquidity under U.S. GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to operating profit or net income / (loss) or as alternatives to cash flow from operating, investing or financing activities for the period, or any other performance measures, derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents net income before the effect of the following items: warrant contra revenue, foreign currency gains, and share-based compensation expense, net of the tax impact of such adjustments. We define adjusted net income margin as adjusted net income divided by revenue. We define adjusted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided by weighted average diluted shares outstanding.

We use adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share internally to establish forecasts, budgets and operational goals to manage and monitor our business, as well as evaluate our underlying historical performance. We believe that adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share are meaningful indicators of performance as it reflects what we believe is closer to the actual results of our business performance by removing items that we believe are not reflective of our underlying business. We also believe that adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share may be widely used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties as a supplemental measure of performance.

Adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Because of these limitations, investors should consider adjusted net income, adjusted net income margin, and adjusted earnings per share in conjunction with other U.S. GAAP financial performance measures, including net income from operations and net income, among others.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income, net income margin to adjusted net income margin, and diluted earnings per share to adjusted earnings per share for the periods presented:


($000s, except per share amounts)	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2024			2023
Net income	$	7,531		$	7,425
Net income margin	5.8		%	6.0		%




Warrant contra revenue	—			287
Foreign currency loss / (gain)	1,457			(797)

Share-based compensation expense	670			848
Total adjustments	$	2,127		$	338
Tax impact of adjustments1	(626)			(189)
Adjusted net income	$	9,032		$	7,574
Adjusted net income margin	7.0		%	6.1		%

Diluted earnings per share	$	0.43		$	0.39
Per share impact of adjustments to net income	0.09			0.01
Adjusted earnings per share	$	0.52		$	0.40

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	17,490			18,898

EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin

EBITDA is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents net income before the effect of the following items: interest expense, income tax expense, and D&A. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents EBITDA before the effect of the following items: interest income, warrant contra revenue, foreign currency gains, and share-based compensation expense. Adjusted EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP profitability measure that represents adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue.

We use EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EBITDA margin internally to establish forecasts, budgets and operational goals to manage and monitor our business, as well as evaluate our underlying historical performance. We may use adjusted EBITDA as a vesting trigger in some performance-based restricted stock units. We believe that EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are meaningful indicators of the health of our business as they provide additional information to investors about certain non-cash or non-recurring charges that we believe may not continue at the same level in the future or be reflective of our long-term performance. We also believe that EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are widely used by investors, securities analysts, and other interested parties as a supplemental measure of performance.

EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies and have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are as follows:

•although D&A is a non-cash charge, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future. EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin do not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements;

•EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin are not intended to be a measure of free cash flow for our discretionary use, as they do not reflect: (i) changes in, or cash requirements for, our

1 The tax impact of each adjustment is calculated using the effective tax rate in the relevant jurisdictions.

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working capital needs; (ii) debt service requirements; (iii) tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us; and (iv) other cash costs that may recur in the future;

•other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate similarly titled measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures.

Because of these and other limitations, investors should consider EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin in conjunction with U.S. GAAP financial performance measures, including cash flows from operating activities, investing activities and financing activities, net income, net income margin, and other financial results.

The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA and net income margin to adjusted EBITDA margin for the periods presented:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024			2023
Net income	$	7,531		$	7,425
Net income margin	5.8		%	6.0		%

Interest expense	162			104
Income tax expense	1,982			1,388
Depreciation and amortization	4,369			5,042
EBITDA	$	14,044		$	13,959



Interest income	(583)			(586)
Warrant contra revenue	—			287
Foreign currency loss / (gain)	1,457			(797)

Share-based compensation expense	670			848
Adjusted EBITDA	$	15,588		$	13,711

Adjusted EBITDA margin	12.0		%	11.0		%

Net income margin

Net income margin was 5.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 6.0% during the prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily driven by increased income tax expense due to a higher effective tax rate in the current year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA margin

Adjusted EBITDA margin was 12.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 11.0% during the prior year quarter. The increase was primary driven by revenue growth in key verticals from existing and new clients launched throughout fiscal 2024 and first quarter of fiscal 2025, and stronger operating results due to site optimization efforts and the migration of clients to higher margin offshore locations during recent years.

Free cash flow

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that represents net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures. While we believe that free cash flow provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating our liquidity position in the same manner as our management, our use of free cash flow has limitations as an analytical tool, and investors should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Further, other companies, including companies in our industry, may adjust their cash flows differently, which may reduce the value of free cash flow

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as a comparative measure. The following table reconciles net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow, for the periods presented:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	7,762	$	8,684
Less: capital expenditures	3,630		2,052
Free cash flow	$	4,132	$	6,632

Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $7.8 million compared to $8.7 million during the prior year quarter. Free cash flow during the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $4.1 million compared to $6.6 million during the prior year quarter. The increase in capital expenditures during the current year quarter was driven by expansions in our offshore and nearshore regions.

Net cash

Net cash is a non-GAAP liquidity measure that represents cash and cash equivalents less total debt. We believe that net cash provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating our ability to pay off debt. Our use of net cash has limitations as an analytical tool, and investors should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP. Further, other companies, including companies in our industry, may adjust their cash or debt differently, which may reduce the value of net cash as a comparative measure.

Net cash is calculated below:


	September 30,		June 30,
($000s)	2024		2024
Cash and cash equivalents	$	62,305	$	62,720

Debt
Current	$	698	$	660
Non-current	802		867
Total debt	$	1,500	$	1,527
Net cash	$	60,805	$	61,193

JOBS Act Accounting Election

We qualify as an emerging growth company ("EGC") pursuant to the provisions of the JOBS Act. The JOBS Act permits an EGC like us to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We have elected to use the extended transition period until we are no longer an EGC or until we choose to opt out of the extended transition period affirmatively and irrevocably. As a result, our financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements applicable to public companies.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity were cash and cash equivalents totaling $62.3 million, cash flows from operations, and the unused availability under our existing credit facility of $61.0 million.

As of September 30, 2024, our total indebtedness was $1.5 million, consisting of our finance leases. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of September 30, 2024. See Note 6, "Debt" in the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our debt.

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We use these resources to finance our operations, expand current delivery centers, open new delivery centers, invest in upgrades of technology, service offerings, and for other strategic initiatives, such as acquiring or investing in complementary businesses or intellectual property rights, or share repurchases. Our future liquidity requirements will depend on many factors, including our growth rate and the timing and extent of spending to engage in the activities mentioned above. We believe that our existing cash balance together with cash generated from our operations will be sufficient to meet our liquidity requirements for at least the next twelve months.

To the extent additional funds are necessary to meet our long-term liquidity needs as we execute on our business strategy, we anticipate that they will be obtained through the utilization of current availability under our revolving credit facilities, additional indebtedness, additional equity financings or a combination of these potential sources of funds; however, such additional financing may not be available on favorable terms, or at all. If we are unable to raise additional funds when desired, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. See Note 15, "Subsequent Event" in the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding our credit facilities.

The Board may authorize share repurchases of the Company’s common shares and the Company had multiple share repurchase plans during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. On May 1, 2024, the Board authorized the Company’s current share repurchase program of $30 million in share repurchases during the next twelve months. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company repurchased 282,129 and 134,524 shares, respectively, of its common shares totaling $4.7 million, and $2.0 million, respectively. All repurchases under these programs were funded with our existing cash balance.

The following discussion highlights our cash flow activities during the three months ended:


	Three Months Ended September 30,
($000s)	2024		2023
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from
Operating activities	$	7,762	$	8,684
Investing activities	(3,630)		(2,052)
Financing activities	(4,596)		(1,967)
Effects of exchange rate difference on cash and cash equivalents	49		(65)
Net (decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(415)	$	4,600
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	62,720		57,429
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	62,305	$	62,029

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company manages a centralized global treasury function with a focus on safeguarding and optimizing the use of its global cash and cash equivalents. The majority of the Company’s cash is held in large U.S. banks in U.S. dollars and outside of the U.S. in U.S. dollars and foreign currencies in regional or local banks in the countries it operates in. The Company believes that its cash management policies and practices effectively mitigate its risk relating to its global cash. However, the Company can provide no assurances that it will not sustain losses.

As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $62.3 million, including $8.2 million located outside of the United States, and $2.8 million that is subject to certain local regulations on repatriation. As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $62.7 million, including $5.1 million located outside of the United States, and $2.5 million that is subject to certain local regulations on repatriation.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash inflow from operating activities during the three months ended September 30, 2024 decreased to $7.8 million compared to $8.7 million during the prior year quarter. The decrease in net cash inflow from operating activities was primarily driven by an increase in working capital, offset by the impact of stronger operating results.

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Cash Flows from Investing Activities

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we incurred net expenditures of $3.6 million on investing activities primarily driven by expansions in our offshore and nearshore regions.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we incurred net expenditures of $2.1 million on investing activities primarily related to purchases of IT and telecommunications equipment.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we expended $4.6 million on financing activities, of which $4.8 million related to purchasing our common shares, offset by net cash receipts of $0.4 million from stock transactions

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we expended $2.0 million on financing activities, of which $1.8 million related to purchasing our common shares.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in this Form 10-Q are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A summary of the Company’s significant accounting policies and critical accounting estimates can be found in the "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" section of the Annual Report. There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies or critical accounting estimates as reported in the Annual Report.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1, "Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for additional information regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of financial and market risk (including foreign currency and interest rate risk).

Foreign currency exchange risk

The Company serves many of its U.S. based clients through our delivery centers located in various countries, primarily in the Philippines, Pakistan, Nicaragua, and Jamaica. Although contracts with these clients are typically priced in U.S. dollars, a substantial portion of related costs is denominated in the local currency of the country where services are provided, resulting in foreign currency exposure that could have an impact on our results of operations. Our primary foreign currency exposures are in Philippine Peso ("PHP"), Jamaican Dollar, and Pakistani Rupee. There can be no assurance that we can take actions to mitigate such exposure in the future, and if taken, that such actions will be successful or that future changes in currency exchange rates will not have a material adverse impact on our future operating results. A significant change in the value of the U.S. dollar against the currency of one or more countries where we operate may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

To mitigate foreign exchange fluctuations on the PHP, we hedge a portion of our Philippine operating costs. While our hedging strategy can protect us from short term risks related to foreign currency movements, an overall strengthening of the PHP would adversely impact margins over the long term.

Based upon our level of operations during the three months ended September 30, 2024, a 10% appreciation/depreciation in the PHP against the U.S. dollar would have increased or decreased our expenses incurred and paid in PHP by approximately $3.3 million or $2.7 million, respectively. Based upon our level of operations during the three months ended September 30, 2024, a 10% appreciation/depreciation in the Jamaican Dollar against the U.S. dollar would have increased or decreased our expenses incurred and paid in Jamaican Dollar by approximately $1.3 million or $1.1 million, respectively. Based upon our level of operations during the three

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months ended September 30, 2024, a 10% appreciation/depreciation in the Pakistani Rupee against the U.S. dollar would have increased or decreased our expenses incurred and paid in Pakistani Rupee by approximately $1.0 million or $0.8 million, respectively.

To mitigate against credit and default risk, we only enter into derivative contracts and other financial instruments with investment grade financial institutions and our derivative valuations reflect the creditworthiness of our counterparties. As of the date of this Form 10-Q, we have not experienced, nor do we anticipate experiencing, any counterparty defaults.

Refer to Note 5. “Derivatives” in the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q for further information on our foreign currency hedging program.

Interest rate risk

As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates related primarily to the cash and bank balances and our $80 million revolving credit facility (as amended, the "PNC Credit Facility") with PNC Bank, N.A. ("PNC"). As of September 30, 2024, borrowings under the PNC Credit Facility bore interest at SOFR plus 1.75% and/or negative 0.5% of the PNC Commercial Lending Rate for domestic loans. The Company did not have any outstanding balances on the PNC Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024. Accordingly, a hypothetical 10% increase or decrease in SOFR would not cause a material increase or decrease in our interest expense over the next 12 months.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain “disclosure controls and procedures,” as this term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that 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 our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer recognize that these controls, no matter how well designed and operated, cannot provide absolute assurance that the objectives of these controls will be met.

Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024. Based upon this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2024.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Based on currently available information and advice received from counsel, the Company believes that the disposition or ultimate resolution of any current legal proceedings, except as otherwise specifically reserved for in its financial statements, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

For further information, refer to the discussion found under the caption "Contingencies" in Note 1, "Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We are subject to various risks that could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Although it is not possible to predict or identify all such risks and uncertainties, they may include, but are not limited to, the factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A. in the Annual Report. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial may also materially adversely affect our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. There have been no material changes to the risk factors included in the Annual Report. We encourage you to carefully consider the risk factors set forth in the Annual Report and the other information set forth elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

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

Purchases of Equity Securities By The Issuer

The Board may authorize share repurchases of the Company’s common shares. Purchases made pursuant to these authorizations may be carried out through open market or privately negotiated transactions, including block transactions and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans, depending on market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, at times and in such amounts as the Company deems appropriate. The actual timing, number, and dollar amount of repurchase transactions will be determined by management at its discretion and will depend on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the market price of the Company’s common shares, general market and economic conditions, and compliance with Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act.

The Board will review the repurchase program periodically and may authorize adjustment of its terms and size, suspend or discontinue the program. The Company has and expects to fund future repurchases with its existing cash balance. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to acquire any particular amount of common shares.

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On May 1, 2024, the Board authorized $30 million in share repurchases during the next twelve months (the "2024 Share Repurchase Program”). The following table provides information related to our purchases of our common shares during the three months ended three months ended September 30, 2024:


Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program	Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Program ($000s)
July 1 - 31, 2024	72,895	$	16.03	72,895	$	25,703
August 1 - 31, 2024	148,834	$	16.63	148,834	$	23,227
September 1 - 30, 2024	60,400	$	16.99	60,400	$	22,201
Total	282,129	$	16.55	282,129	$	22,201

Recent Sale of Unregistered Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, no Company director or officer (as defined in Rule 16a-1(f) of the Exchange Act) adopted or terminated (including by modification) a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement, as such terms are defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K.

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Item 6. Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX

Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit
Number

Description of Document

Form

File Number

Exhibit

Filing
Date

Filed or
Furnished
Herewith

3.1

Memorandum of Association

F-1

333-239821

3.1

07/29/2020

3.2

Amended and Restated By-laws

20-F

001-38442

1.2

10/23/2020

10.1

Executive Employment Agreement dated September 1, 2024 by and between Ibex Global Solutions, Inc. and Andreas Wilkens

10.2

Consulting Agreement dated July 31, 2024 by and between Ibex Global Solutions, Inc. and James Ferrato

31.1

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

31.2

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

32.1

Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Exchange Act and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101)

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SIGNATURES

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

IBEX LIMITED

(Registrant)

Date:

November 7, 2024

By:

/s/ Robert Dechant

Robert Dechant

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date:

November 7, 2024

By:

/s/ Taylor Greenwald

Taylor Greenwald

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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Date	Price Target	Rating	Analyst
11/10/2023	$17.00	Overweight → Neutral	Piper Sandler
9/14/2023	$27.00 → $18.00	Outperform → Sector Perform	RBC Capital Mkts
7/19/2022	$20.00	Buy → Neutral	Citigroup
2/17/2022	$18.00 → $20.00	Overweight	Piper Sandler
1/13/2022	$21.00 → $18.00	Overweight	Piper Sandler
11/24/2021	$23.00 → $21.00	Buy	Citigroup
11/23/2021	$24.00 → $22.00	Outperform	RBC Capital
11/23/2021	$22.00 → $21.00	Overweight	Piper Sandler

SEC Form 10-Q filed by IBEX Limited

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