UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
____________________________
FORM 10-Q
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Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019
OR
Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Commission File Number: 1-11859 
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PEGASYSTEMS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 
____________________________

Massachusetts04-2787865
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)    (IRS Employer Identification No.)

One Rogers Street, Cambridge, MA02142-1209
(Address of principal executive offices)     (Zip Code)
Massachusetts04-2787865
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(IRS Employer Identification No.)
One Rogers Street,Cambridge,MA02142-1209
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(617) 374-9600
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $.01 par value per sharePEGANASDAQ Global Select 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. Yes x 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x 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 filerxAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filerSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes No
There were 79,131,66579,332,662 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding on July 30,October 31, 2019.  



Table of Contents



PEGASYSTEMS INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
  
Item 1. Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) for the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
  
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
  
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
  
Signature
 


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.     UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$95,500

$114,422
$92,104

$114,422
Marketable securities59,549

93,001
20,465

93,001
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities155,049
 207,423
112,569
 207,423
Accounts receivable134,965

180,872
123,268

180,872
Unbilled receivables169,554

172,656
172,090

172,656
Other current assets77,290

49,684
58,204

49,684
Total current assets536,858
 610,635
466,131
 610,635
Long-term unbilled receivables117,889

151,237
123,962

151,237
Goodwill79,037

72,858
78,862

72,858
Other long-term assets206,833

147,823
248,069

147,823
Total assets$940,617
 $982,553
$917,024
 $982,553
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity      
Current liabilities:      
Accounts payable$14,586

$16,487
$15,435

$16,487
Accrued expenses50,372

45,506
41,520

45,506
Accrued compensation and related expenses62,880

84,671
88,349

84,671
Deferred revenue169,009

185,145
159,849

185,145
Other current liabilities14,576
 
15,742
 
Total current liabilities311,423
 331,809
320,895
 331,809
Operating lease liabilities54,292
 
56,904
 
Deferred income tax liabilities6,918

6,939
Other long-term liabilities10,697

22,274
10,393

29,213
Total liabilities383,330
 361,022
388,192
 361,022
Stockholders’ equity:      
Preferred stock, 1,000 shares authorized; none issued
 

 
Common stock, 200,000 shares authorized; 79,144 and 78,526 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
791

785
Common stock, 200,000 shares authorized; 79,324 and 78,526 shares issued and outstanding at
September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively
793

785
Additional paid-in capital122,880

123,205
129,559

123,205
Retained earnings445,108

510,863
412,389

510,863
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss)(11,492) (13,322)(13,909) (13,322)
Total stockholders’ equity557,287
 621,531
528,832
 621,531
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$940,617
 $982,553
$917,024
 $982,553

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Revenue              
Software license$44,274
 $44,784
 $107,538
 $132,557
$58,005
 $52,342
 $165,543
 $184,899
Maintenance69,329
 65,906
 137,035
 130,431
70,371
 66,017
 207,406
 196,448
Services91,989
 86,089
 173,565
 168,973
88,327
 84,904
 261,892
 253,877
Total revenue205,592
 196,779
 418,138
 431,961
216,703
 203,263
 634,841
 635,224
Cost of revenue              
Software license928
 1,262
 2,306
 2,517
676
 1,255
 2,982
 3,772
Maintenance6,292
 5,874
 12,627
 11,956
6,688
 6,079
 19,315
 18,035
Services69,860
 66,681
 136,584
 134,958
73,534
 67,089
 210,118
 202,047
Total cost of revenue77,080
 73,817
 151,517
 149,431
80,898
 74,423
 232,415
 223,854
Gross profit128,512
 122,962
 266,621
 282,530
135,805
 128,840
 402,426
 411,370
Operating expenses              
Selling and marketing116,962
 93,972
 225,827
 182,355
115,237
 87,490
 341,064
 269,845
Research and development49,714
 41,972
 100,310
 88,757
52,492
 46,504
 152,802
 135,261
General and administrative14,174
 10,181
 26,850
 26,645
14,843
 12,104
 41,693
 38,749
Total operating expenses180,850
 146,125
 352,987
 297,757
182,572
 146,098
 535,559
 443,855
(Loss) from operations(52,338) (23,163) (86,366) (15,227)(46,767) (17,258) (133,133) (32,485)
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)2,105
 1,244
 (1,607) 159
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain(1,970) 399
 (3,577) 558
Interest income, net544
 629
 1,267
 1,393
556
 683
 1,823
 2,076
Other income, net55
 
 55
 363
323
 
 378
 363
(Loss) before (benefit from) income taxes(49,634) (21,290) (86,651) (13,312)(47,858) (16,176) (134,509) (29,488)
(Benefit from) income taxes(17,338) (10,881) (25,638) (15,103)(17,520) (8,589) (43,158) (23,692)
Net (loss) income$(32,296) $(10,409) $(61,013) $1,791
(Loss) earnings per share       
Net (loss)$(30,338) $(7,587) $(91,351) $(5,796)
(Loss) per share       
Basic$(0.41) $(0.13) $(0.77) $0.02
$(0.38) $(0.10) $(1.16) $(0.07)
Diluted$(0.41) $(0.13) $(0.77) $0.02
$(0.38) $(0.10) $(1.16) $(0.07)
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding              
Basic78,987
 78,635
 78,787
 78,436
79,200
 78,700
 78,928
 78,525
Diluted78,987
 78,635
 78,787
 83,247
79,200
 78,700
 78,928
 78,525

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS)
(in thousands)

 Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net (loss) income$(32,296) $(10,409) $(61,013) $1,791
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax       
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale marketable securities238
 73
 612
 (115)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(409) (7,414) 1,218
 (2,964)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(171) (7,341) 1,830
 (3,079)
Comprehensive (loss)$(32,467) $(17,750) $(59,183) $(1,288)
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net (loss)$(30,338) $(7,587) $(91,351) $(5,796)
Other comprehensive (loss), net of tax       
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale marketable securities(216) (162) 396
 (277)
Foreign currency translation adjustments(2,201) (1,934) (983) (4,898)
Total other comprehensive (loss), net of tax(2,417) (2,096) (587) (5,175)
Comprehensive (loss)$(32,755) $(9,683) $(91,938) $(10,971)

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 Retained Earnings 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income 
 
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In Capital
 Retained Earnings 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income 
 
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
Number
of Shares
 Amount Number
of Shares
 Amount 
December 31, 201778,081
 $781
 $152,097
 $509,697
 $(6,705) $655,870
78,081
 $781
 $152,097
 $509,697
 $(6,705) $655,870
Repurchase of common stock(101) (1) (5,688) 
 
 (5,689)(101) (1) (5,688) 
 
 (5,689)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans566
 5
 (15,556) 
 
 (15,551)566
 5
 (15,556) 
 
 (15,551)
Stock-based compensation
 
 15,109
 
 
 15,109

 
 15,109
 
 
 15,109
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,355) 
 (2,355)
 
 
 (2,355) 
 (2,355)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
   4,262
 4,262

 
 
 
 4,262
 4,262
Net income
 
 
 12,200
 
 12,200

 
 
 12,200
 
 12,200
March 31, 201878,546
 785
 145,962
 519,542
 (2,443) 663,846
78,546
 785
 145,962
 519,542
 (2,443) 663,846
Repurchase of common stock(171) (2) (10,179) 
 
 (10,181)(171) (2) (10,179) 
 
 (10,181)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans358
 4
 (11,395) 
 
 (11,391)358
 4
 (11,395) 
 
 (11,391)
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan15
 
 849
 
 
 849
15
 
 849
 
 
 849
Stock-based compensation
 
 16,163
 
 
 16,163

 
 16,163
 
 
 16,163
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,364) 
 (2,364)
 
 
 (2,364) 
 (2,364)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (7,341) (7,341)
Net loss
 
 
 (10,409) 
 (10,409)
Other comprehensive (loss)
 
 
 
 (7,341) (7,341)
Net (loss)
 
 
 (10,409) 
 (10,409)
June 30, 201878,748
 $787
 $141,400
 $506,769
 $(9,784) $639,172
78,748
 787
 141,400
 506,769
 (9,784) 639,172
           
December 31, 201878,526
 $785
 $123,205
 $510,863
 $(13,322) $621,531
Repurchase of common stock(144) (1) (7,586) 
 
 (7,587)(242) (2) (14,277) 
 
 (14,279)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans514
 5
 (14,843) 
 
 (14,838)310
 3
 (8,399) 
 
 (8,396)
Stock-based compensation
 
 18,406
 
 
 18,406

 
 16,408
 

 
 16,408
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,367) 
 (2,367)
 
 
 (2,367) 
 (2,367)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 2,001
 2,001
Net (loss)
 
 
 (28,717) 
 (28,717)
March 31, 201978,896
 789
 119,182
 479,779
 (11,321) 588,429
Repurchase of common stock(88) (1) (6,301) 
 
 (6,302)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans320
 3
 (11,217) 
 
 (11,214)
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan16
 
 1,103
 
 
 1,103
Stock-based compensation
 
 20,113
 
 
 20,113
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,375) 
 (2,375)
Other comprehensive (loss)
 
 
 
 (171) (171)
 
 
 
 (2,096) (2,096)
Net (loss)
 
 
 (32,296) 
 (32,296)
 
 
 (7,587) 
 (7,587)
June 30, 201979,144
 $791
 $122,880
 $445,108
 $(11,492) $557,287
September 30, 201878,816
 $788
 $135,132
 $496,815
 $(11,880) $620,855
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 Common Stock 
Additional
Paid-In Capital
 Retained Earnings 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income 
 
Total
Stockholders’ Equity
 Number
of Shares
 Amount    
December 31, 201878,526
 $785
 $123,205
 $510,863
 $(13,322) $621,531
Repurchase of common stock(144) (1) (7,586) 
 
 (7,587)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans514
 5
 (14,843) 
 
 (14,838)
Stock-based compensation
 
 18,406
 
 
 18,406
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,367) 
 (2,367)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 2,001
 2,001
Net (loss)
 
 
 (28,717) 
 (28,717)
March 31, 201978,896
 789
 119,182
 479,779
 (11,321) 588,429
Repurchase of common stock(88) (1) (6,301) 
 
 (6,302)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans320
 3
 (11,217) 
 
 (11,214)
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan16
 
 1,103
 
 
 1,103
Stock-based compensation
 
 20,113
 
 
 20,113
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,375) 
 (2,375)
Other comprehensive (loss)
 
 
 
 (171) (171)
Net (loss)
 
 
 (32,296) 
 (32,296)
June 30, 201979,144
 791
 122,880
 445,108
 (11,492) 557,287
Repurchase of common stock(88) (1) (6,396) 
 
 (6,397)
Issuance of common stock for share-based compensation plans268
 3
 (8,804) 
 
 (8,801)
Stock-based compensation
 
 21,879
 
 
 21,879
Cash dividends declared ($0.12 per share)
 
 
 (2,381) 
 (2,381)
Other comprehensive (loss)
 
 
 
 (2,417) (2,417)
Net (loss)
 
 
 (30,338) 
 (30,338)
September 30, 201979,324
 $793
 $129,559
 $412,389
 $(13,909) $528,832

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

PEGASYSTEMS INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)

Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
Operating activities      
Net (loss) income$(61,013) $1,791
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash provided by operating activities   
Net (loss)$(91,351) $(5,796)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to cash (used in) provided by operating activities   
Stock-based compensation38,397
 31,165
60,242
 47,573
Amortization and depreciation33,788
 20,921
50,622
 31,742
Deferred income taxes(40,531) (1,388)
Foreign currency transaction loss (gain)1,607
 (159)3,577
 (558)
Other non-cash(230) (846)(363) (1,377)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net(4,829) 22,560
4,342
 (3,108)
Cash provided by operating activities7,720
 75,432
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities(13,462) 67,088
Investing activities

  

  
Purchases of investments(10,497) (51,395)(11,182) (68,177)
Proceeds from maturities and called investments13,545
 11,546
13,066
 26,456
Sales of investments29,965
 
68,937
 
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(10,921) 
(10,934) 
Investment in property and equipment(4,882) (6,520)(6,439) (7,874)
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities17,210
 (46,369)53,448
 (49,595)
Financing activities      
Dividend payments to shareholders(4,730) (4,702)(7,105) (7,067)
Common stock repurchases(39,637) (41,123)(54,836) (64,597)
Cash (used in) financing activities(44,367) (45,825)(61,941) (71,664)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents515
 (1,226)(363) (1,913)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(18,922) (17,988)(22,318) (56,084)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period114,422
 162,279
114,422
 162,279
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$95,500
 $144,291
$92,104
 $106,195

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
PEGASYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Pegasystems Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “the Company”) has prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all the information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S.”) for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
In the opinion of management, the Company has prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as its audited financial statements, and these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented.
The operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year 2019.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Leases
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842 “Leases” (“ASC 842”) using the modified retrospective method, reflecting any cumulative effect as an adjustment to equity. Results for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 are presented under ASC 842, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historical accounting under ASC 840 “Leases”.
The Company elected the permitted practical expedients to not reassess the following related to leases that commenced before the effective date of ASC 842: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. Upon adoption, the Company recorded right of use assets of $41.8 million and lease liabilities of $54.2 million. The difference between the value of the right of use assets and lease liabilities is due to the reclassification of existing deferred rent, prepaid rent, and unamortized lease incentives as of January 1, 2019.
See Note 9. “Leases” for additional information.
Financial instruments
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” which requires measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including accounts receivable, upon initial recognition of that financial asset using a forward-looking expected loss model, rather than an incurred loss model. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses when the fair value is below the amortized cost of the asset, removing the concept of “other-than-temporary” impairments. The effective date for the Company will be January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations.
Leases
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification 842 “Leases” (“ASC 842”) using the modified retrospective method, reflecting any cumulative effect as an adjustment to equity. Results for reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2019 are presented under ASC 842, while prior period amounts were not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the Company’s historic accounting under ASC 840 “Leases”.
The Company elected the permitted practical expedients to not reassess the following related to leases that commenced before the effective date of ASC 842: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. Upon adoption, the Company recorded right of use assets of $41.8 million and lease liabilities of $54.2 million. The difference between the value of the right of use assets and lease liabilities is due to the reclassification of existing deferred rent, prepaid rent, and unamortized lease incentives as of January 1, 2019.
See Note 9. “Leases” for additional information.
3. MARKETABLE SECURITIES
June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(in thousands)Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair ValueAmortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Municipal bonds$29,495
 $156
 $(5) $29,646
$10,680
 $69
 $
 $10,749
Corporate bonds29,620
 291
 (8) 29,903
9,611
 105
 
 9,716
$59,115
 $447
 $(13) $59,549
$20,291
 $174
 $
 $20,465
 December 31, 2018
(in thousands)Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Fair Value
Municipal bonds$44,802
 $13
 $(110) $44,705
Corporate bonds48,499
 23
 (226) 48,296
 $93,301
 $36
 $(336) $93,001

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, maturities of marketable securities ranged from JanuaryMay 2020 to August 2022, with a weighted-average remaining maturity of approximately 1.5 years.
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4. RECEIVABLES, CONTRACT ASSETS, AND DEFERRED REVENUE
Receivables
(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable$134,965
 $180,872
$123,268
 $180,872
Unbilled receivables169,554
 172,656
172,090
 172,656
Long-term unbilled receivables117,889
 151,237
123,962
 151,237

$422,408
 $504,765
$419,320
 $504,765

Unbilled receivables are client committed amounts for which revenue recognition precedes billing, and billing is solely subject to the passage of time.
Unbilled receivables are expected to be billed in the future as follows:
(Dollars in thousands)June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
1 year or less$169,554
59%$172,090
59%
1-2 years79,128
28%84,045
28%
2-5 years38,761
13%39,917
13%
$287,443
100%$296,052
100%

Contract assets and deferred revenue
(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Contract assets (1)
$3,770
 $3,711
$5,046
 $3,711
Long-term contract assets (2)
2,190
 2,543
2,381
 2,543
$5,960
 $6,254
$7,427
 $6,254
(1) Included in other current assets. (2) Included in other long-term assets.
(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Deferred revenue$169,009
 $185,145
$159,849
 $185,145
Long-term deferred revenue (1)
4,342
 5,344
4,029
 5,344
$173,351
 $190,489
$163,878
 $190,489
(1) Included in other long-term liabilities.
Contract assets are client committed amounts under client contracts wherefor which revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the client and the right to payment is subject to conditions other than the passage of time, such as the completion of a related performance obligation. Deferred revenue consists of billings and payments received in advance of revenue recognition. Contract assets and deferred revenue are netted at the contract level for each reporting period.
The change in deferred revenue in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was primarily due to $135.8 million of revenue recognized excluding the impact of netting contract assets and deferred revenue at the contract level, during the period that was included in deferred revenue at December 31, 2018, partially offset by new billings in advance of revenue recognition.
5. DEFERRED CONTRACT COSTS
The Company recognizes an asset for the incremental costs of obtaining a client contract, which primarily relate to sales commissions. The Company expects to benefit from those costs for more than one year, as the Company generally only pays sales commissions on the initial contract and not any subsequent contract renewals. As a result, there are no commensurate commissions paid on contract renewals. Deferred costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the benefit period, which is on average 5 years.
(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Deferred contract costs (1)
$64,809
 $64,367
$67,182
 $64,367
(1) Included in other long-term assets.
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Amortization of deferred contract costs (1)
$5,878
 $3,809
 $14,179
 $7,598
$8,193
 $4,208
 $22,372
 $11,806
(1) Included in selling and marketing expenses.
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6. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill was:
(in thousands)Six Months Ended  
June 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Balance as of January 1,$72,858
$72,858
Acquisition (1)
6,179
6,179
Currency translation adjustments
(175)
Balance as of June 30,$79,037
Balance as of September 30,$78,862

(1) In May 2019, the Company acquired In the Chat Communications Inc., a privately-held software provider of digital customer service software, for $10.9 million, net of cash acquired. The Company also expects to issue up to approximately 15 thousand shares in retention-based bonus payments to a key employee upon the achievement of specified retention milestones. The principal assets and liabilities acquired as part of the business combination were additional goodwill and technology intangiblesintangible assets of $6.2 million and $5.1 million. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary for income taxes as the Company is still gathering information.
Intangibles
Intangible assets are recorded at cost and amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives as follows:
 June 30, 2019 September 30, 2019
(in thousands)Useful Lives Cost Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book Value (1)
Useful Lives Cost Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book Value (1)
Client-related intangibles4-10 years $63,115
 $(53,608) $9,507
Client-related4-10 years $63,089
 $(53,960) $9,129
Technology2-10 years 64,843
 (52,605) 12,238
2-10 years 64,843
 (53,252) 11,591
Other1 - 5 years 5,361
 (5,361) 
1 - 5 years 5,361
 (5,361) 
 $133,319
 $(111,574) $21,745
 $133,293
 $(112,573) $20,720
(1) Included in other long-term assets.
 December 31, 2018 December 31, 2018
(in thousands)Useful Lives Cost Accumulated Amortization 
Net Book Value (1)
Useful Lives Cost Accumulated Amortization 
Net Book Value (1)
Client-related intangibles4-10 years $63,115
 $(51,224) $11,891
Client-related4-10 years $63,115
 $(51,224) $11,891
Technology2-10 years 59,742
 (50,398) 9,344
2-10 years 59,742
 (50,398) 9,344
Other1 - 5 years 5,361
 (5,361) 
1 - 5 years 5,361
 (5,361) 
 $128,218
 $(106,983) $21,235
 $128,218
 $(106,983) $21,235
(1) Included in other long-term assets.
Amortization of intangible assets was:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Cost of revenue$875
 $1,231
 $2,207
 $2,463
$647
 $1,232
 $2,854
 $3,695
Selling and marketing781
 1,605
 2,385
 3,210
370
 1,603
 2,754
 4,813
$1,656
 $2,836
 $4,592
 $5,673
$1,017
 $2,835
 $5,608
 $8,508

7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Outside professional services expenses$8,513
 $10,367
$8,568
 $10,367
Income and other taxes6,401
 10,387
5,418
 10,387
Marketing and sales program expenses12,115
 5,860
5,969
 5,860
Dividends payable2,375
 2,363
2,381
 2,363
Employee-related expenses5,378
 3,536
4,785
 3,536
Cloud hosting expenses11,978
 4,604
10,158
 4,604
Other3,612
 8,389
4,241
 8,389
$50,372
 $45,506
$41,520
 $45,506

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8. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis
The Company records its cash equivalents, marketable securities, and investments in privately-held companies at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
As a basis for classifying the fair value measurements, a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which classifies the fair value measurements based on the inputs used in measuring fair value, was established as follows:
Level 1 - observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 - significant other inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3 - significant unobservable inputs on which there is little or no market data, which require the Company to develop its own assumptions. This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value.
The Company’s cash equivalents are composed of money market funds and time deposits, which are classified within Level 1 and Level 2, respectively, in the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s marketable securities, which are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, are valued based on a market approach using quoted prices, when available, or matrix pricing compiled by third partythird-party pricing vendors, using observable market inputs such as interest rates, yield curves, and credit risk. The Company’s investments in privately-held companies are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
If applicable, the Company will recognize transfers into and out of levels within the fair value hierarchy at the end of the reporting period in which the actual event or change in circumstance occurs. There were no transfers between levels during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were:
June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 TotalLevel 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash equivalents$5,653
 $
 $
 $5,653
$88
 $
 $
 $88
Marketable securities:              
Municipal bonds$
 $29,646
 $
 $29,646
$
 $10,749
 $
 $10,749
Corporate bonds
 29,903
 
 29,903

 9,716
 
 9,716
Total marketable securities$
 $59,549
 $
 $59,549
$
 $20,465
 $
 $20,465
Investments in privately-held companies (1)
$
 $
 $3,890
 $3,890
$
 $
 $4,583
 $4,583
(1) Included in other long-term assets.
 December 31, 2018
(in thousands)Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total
Cash equivalents$10,155
 $10,000
 $
 $20,155
Marketable securities:       
Municipal bonds$
 $44,705
 $
 $44,705
Corporate bonds
 48,296
 
 48,296
Total marketable securities$
 $93,001
 $
 $93,001
Investments in privately-held companies (1)
$
 $
 $3,390
 $3,390
(1) Included in other long-term assets.
For certain other financial instruments, including accounts receivable and accounts payable, the carrying value approximates fair value due to the relatively short maturity of these items.
9. LEASES
The Company’s leases are primarily for office space used in the ordinary course of business.
Accounting policy
All the Company’s leases are operating leases. The Company accounts for a contract as a lease when it has the right to control the asset for a period of time while obtaining substantially all of the asset’s economic benefits. The Company determines the initial classification and measurement of its operating right of use assets and lease liabilities at the lease commencement date and thereafter if modified. Fixed lease costs are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. Variable lease costs are recognized in the period in which the obligation for those payments is incurred. The Company combines lease and non-lease components in the determination of lease costs for its office space leases. The lease liability includes lease payments related to options to extend or renew the lease term if the Company is
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reasonably certain it will exercise those options. The Company’s leases do not contain any material residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.
Expense
(in thousands)Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019
 Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Fixed lease costs$4,763
 $13,344
Variable lease costs1,470
 4,153
 $6,233
 $17,497
(in thousands)Three Months Ended  
June 30, 2019
 Six Months Ended  
June 30, 2019
Operating lease costs (1)
$4,281
 $8,581
Variable lease costs1,362
 2,683
 $5,643
 $11,264
(1) Lease costs that are fixed.
Right of use assets and lease liabilities
(in thousands)June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
Right of use assets (1)
$57,772
$62,296
Lease liabilities (2)
$14,576
$15,742
Long-term lease liabilities$54,292
$56,904
(1) An asset that representsRepresents the Company’s right to use the leased asset during the lease term. Included in other long-term assets. (2) Included in other current liabilities.
The weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s leases were:
 JuneSeptember 30, 2019
Weighted-average remaining lease term4.34.2 years
Weighted-average discount rate (1)
5.75.8%
(1) The rates implicit in most of the Company’s leases are not readily determinable, and therefore the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate when measuring operating lease liabilities. The incremental borrowing rate represents an estimate of the interest rate the Company would incur to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over the term of the lease.
Maturities of lease liabilities are:
(in thousands)June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
Remainder of 2019$8,290
$3,402
202018,976
21,061
202117,099
18,800
202216,166
17,642
2023 and thereafter17,393
21,375
Total lease payments77,924
82,280
Less: imputed interest (1)
(9,056)(9,634)
$68,868
Total short and long-term lease liabilities$72,646
(1) Lease liabilities are measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments using a discount rate determined at lease commencement unless the discount rate is updated as a result of a lease reassessment event.
As of December 31, 2018, the Company’s future minimum rental payments required under operating leases with noncancellable terms in excess of one year as determined prior tobefore the adoption of ASC 842 were:
(in thousands)
Operating Leases (1)
2019$15,993
202014,807
202113,262
202212,279
202311,084
 $67,425
(1) Operating leases include future minimum rent payments, net of estimated sublease income for facilities that the Company has vacated pursuant to its restructuring activities.
Cash flow information
(in thousands)Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
Cash paid for leases14,586
Right of use assets recognized for new leases and amendments (non-cash)31,126

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Cash flow information
(in thousands)Six Months Ended  
June 30, 2019
Cash paid for leases9,638
Right of use assets recognized for new leases and amendments (non-cash)22,667

10. REVENUE
Geographic revenue
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
U.S.$123,447
57% $103,075
51% $347,120
55% $327,409
51%
Other Americas11,748
5% 10,424
5% 49,450
8% 37,766
6%
United Kingdom (“U.K.”)23,034
11% 19,277
9% 64,269
10% 68,450
11%
Europe (excluding U.K.), Middle East, and Africa34,761
16% 42,254
21% 102,342
16% 101,150
16%
Asia-Pacific23,713
11% 28,233
14% 71,660
11% 100,449
16%
 $216,703
100% $203,263
100% $634,841
100% $635,224
100%
 Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
U.S.$119,682
59% $110,349
55% $223,673
54% $224,334
52%
Other Americas8,873
4% 9,627
5% 37,702
9% 27,342
6%
United Kingdom (“U.K.”)16,686
8% 23,079
12% 41,235
10% 49,173
11%
Europe (excluding U.K.), Middle East, and Africa33,395
16% 27,070
14% 67,581
16% 58,896
14%
Asia-Pacific26,956
13% 26,654
14% 47,947
11% 72,216
17%
 $205,592
100% $196,779
100% $418,138
100% $431,961
100%

Revenue streams
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Perpetual license$19,320
 $13,475
 $34,270
 $36,553
$9,016
 $20,276
 $43,286
 $56,829
Term license24,954
 31,309
 73,268
 96,004
48,989
 32,066
 122,257
 128,070
Revenue recognized at a point in time44,274
 44,784
 107,538
 132,557
58,005
 52,342
 165,543
 184,899
Maintenance69,329
 65,906
 137,035
 130,431
70,371
 66,017
 207,406
 196,448
Cloud31,699
 20,201
 59,457
 35,783
35,153
 22,184
 94,610
 57,967
Consulting60,290
 65,888
 114,108
 133,190
53,174
 62,720
 167,282
 195,910
Revenue recognized over time161,318
 151,995
 310,600
 299,404
158,698
 150,921
 469,298
 450,325
$205,592
 $196,779
 $418,138
 $431,961
$216,703
 $203,263
 $634,841
 $635,224
(in thousands)Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Term license$24,954
 $31,309
 $73,268
 $96,004
$48,989
 $32,066
 $122,257
 $128,070
Cloud31,699
 20,201
 59,457
 35,783
35,153
 22,184
 94,610
 57,967
Maintenance69,329
 65,906
 137,035
 130,431
70,371
 66,017
 207,406
 196,448
Subscription (1)
125,982
 117,416
 269,760
 262,218
154,513
 120,267
 424,273
 382,485
Perpetual license19,320
 13,475
 34,270
 36,553
9,016
 20,276
 43,286
 56,829
Consulting60,290
 65,888
 114,108
 133,190
53,174
 62,720
 167,282
 195,910
$205,592
 $196,779
 $418,138
 $431,961
$216,703
 $203,263
 $634,841
 $635,224
(1)  Reflects client arrangements (term license, cloud, and maintenance) that are subject to renewal.
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Remaining performance obligations (“RPO”)
Expected future revenue on existing contracts:
June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Perpetual license Term License Maintenance Cloud Consulting TotalPerpetual license Term license Maintenance Cloud Consulting Total
1 year or less$8,429
 $38,080
 $173,421
 $124,134
 $16,259
 $360,323
57%$7,689
 $25,948
 $158,220
 $133,785
 $13,145
 $338,787
56%
1-2 years915
 4,678
 12,530
 98,842
 942
 117,907
19%853
 3,798
 18,590
 105,081
 863
 129,185
21%
2-3 years1,306
 641
 5,801
 75,828
 227
 83,803
13%1,306
 591
 8,323
 72,915
 841
 83,976
14%
Greater than 3 years
 185
 2,812
 63,259
 
 66,256
11%
 85
 4,959
 51,591
 
 56,635
9%
$10,650
 $43,584
 $194,564
 $362,063
 $17,428
 $628,289
100%$9,848
 $30,422
 $190,092
 $363,372
 $14,849
 $608,583
100%
June 30, 2018September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Perpetual license Term License Maintenance Cloud Consulting TotalPerpetual license Term License Maintenance Cloud Consulting Total
1 year or less$28,626
 $20,457
 $111,086
 $41,036
 $12,039
 $213,244
45%$25,343
 $44,283
 $140,591
 $88,529
 $14,107
 $312,853
60%
1-2 years15,862
 9,878
 43,837
 66,529
 4,103
 140,209
29%6,490
 10,063
 8,877
 70,815
 1,830
 98,075
19%
2-3 years2,423
 5,665
 5,265
 50,250
 
 63,603
13%360
 1,598
 2,586
 54,646
 449
 59,639
11%
Greater than 3 years362
 944
 2,103
 55,995
 200
 59,604
13%1,306
 218
 1,079
 49,110
 50
 51,763
10%
$47,273
 $36,944
 $162,291
 $213,810
 $16,342
 $476,660
100%$33,499
 $56,162
 $153,133
 $263,100
 $16,436
 $522,330
100%

Major clients
Clients accounting for 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue were:
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Total revenue$216,703
 $203,263
 $634,841
 $635,224
Client A*
 10% *
 *
*Client accounted for less than 10% of total revenue.
11. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Expense
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Cost of revenues$4,911

$4,257
 $9,430

$7,958
$4,787

$4,319
 $14,216

$12,277
Selling and marketing8,364

6,038
 15,738

10,696
8,317

6,198
 24,055

16,895
Research and development4,572

3,802
 9,132

7,439
4,858

3,917
 13,990

11,356
General and administrative2,200

1,959
 4,097

5,072
3,884

1,974
 7,981

7,045
$20,047

$16,056
 $38,397

$31,165
$21,846

$16,408
 $60,242

$47,573
Income tax benefit$(4,056)
$(3,341) $(7,796)
$(6,482)$(4,430)
$(3,555) $(12,226)
$(10,037)

As of JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company had $99.5$95.6 million of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense, net of estimated forfeitures, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.
Grants
The Company granted the following stock-based compensation awards:
Six Months Ended  
June 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019
(in thousands)Shares Total Fair ValueShares Total Fair Value
RSUs949
 $60,855
1,153
 $75,510
Non-qualified stock options1,828
 $34,481
2,165
 $41,260
Common stock11
 $800

Vestings and exercises
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, 0.8 million shares of common stock were issued due to stock option exercises and RSU vestings under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.
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Common stock issued
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company issued 1.1 million shares of common stock under the Company’s stock-based compensation plans.
12. INCOME TAXES
Effective income tax rate
Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2019 20182019 2018
(Benefit from) income taxes$(25,638) $(15,103)$(43,158) $(23,692)
Effective income tax rate30% 113%32% 80%

During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company’s effective income tax rate decreased primarily due to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) and Foreign Derived Intangible Income (“FDII”) provisionsprovision of the Tax Reform Act. The Company’s effective income tax rate was also affected by excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation and an increase in U.S. research and development tax credits, and a decrease in uncertain tax positions as a result of the lapse of the statute of limitations on certain foreign reserves.credits.
13. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period, plus the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and RSUs, using the treasury stock method. In periods of loss, all stock options and RSUs are excluded, as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
The calculation of the basic and diluted earnings per share was:
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
Basic              
Net (loss) income$(32,296) $(10,409) $(61,013) $1,791
Net (loss)$(30,338) $(7,587) $(91,351) $(5,796)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding78,987

78,635

78,787

78,436
79,200

78,700

78,928

78,525
(Loss) earnings per share, basic$(0.41) $(0.13) $(0.77) $0.02
(Loss) per share, basic$(0.38) $(0.10) $(1.16) $(0.07)
              
Diluted              
Net (loss) income$(32,296) $(10,409) $(61,013) $1,791
Net (loss)$(30,338) $(7,587) $(91,351) $(5,796)
Weighted-average effect of dilutive securities:              
Stock options
 
 
 3,132

 
 
 
RSUs
 
 
 1,679

 
 
 
Effect of dilutive securities
 
 
 4,811

 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution78,987
 78,635
 78,787
 83,247
79,200
 78,700
 78,928
 78,525
(Loss) earnings per share, diluted$(0.41) $(0.13) $(0.77) $0.02
(Loss) per share, diluted$(0.38) $(0.10) $(1.16) $(0.07)

              
Outstanding anti-dilutive stock options and RSUs (1)
6,253
 6,500
 5,908
 242
5,953
 6,119
 5,923
 6,380
(1) Certain outstanding stock options and RSUs were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive in the period presented. These awards may be dilutive in the future.
PEGASYSTEMS INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)



14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On November 6, 2019, the Company entered into a five-year $100 million, senior secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”). The Company may use borrowings to finance working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Subject to specific circumstances, the Credit Agreement allows the Company to increase the aggregate commitment up to $200 million.
The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants, including, but not limited to, those relating to additional indebtedness, liens, asset divestures and affiliate transactions. The Company is also required to comply with financial covenants that consist of a maximum net consolidated leverage ratio of 3.5 (with a step-up in the event of certain acquisitions) and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of 3.5. The commitments expire on November 4, 2024, and any outstanding loans will be payable on such date.

ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our future financial performance and business plans, the adequacy of our liquidity and capital resources, the continued payment of quarterly dividends, and the timing of revenue recognition, and are described more completely in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions. In addition, other written or oral statements that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by us or on our behalf. Words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “may,” “target,” “strategy,” “is intended to,” “project,” “guidance,” “likely,” “usually,” or variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual future activities and results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements include, among others, variation in demand for our products and services, reliance on third partythird-party relationships, reliance on key personnel, the inherent risks associated with international operations and the continued uncertainties in the global economy, our continued effort to market and sell both domestically and internationally, foreign currency exchange rates, the potential legal and financial liabilities and reputation damage due to cyber-attacks and security breaches, and management of our growth. These risks and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements are described more completely in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, and there are no assurances that the results contained in such statements will be achieved. Although new information, future events, or risks may cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake and specificallyexpressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements whether as the result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We develop, market, license, and support enterprise software applications that help organizations transform the way they engage with their customers and process and complete work across their enterprise. We also license our no-code Pega Platform™ for rapid application development to clients that wish to build and extend their own business applications. Our cloud-architected portfolio of customer engagement and digital process automation applications leverages artificial intelligence (“AI”), case management, and robotic automation technology, built on our unified no-code Pega Platform, empowering businesses to quickly design, extend, and scale their enterprise applications to meet strategic business needs.
Our target clients are Global 3000 organizations and government agencies that require applications to differentiate themselves in the markets they serve. Our applications achieve and facilitate differentiation by increasing business agility, driving growth, improving productivity, attracting and retaining customers, and reducing risk. We deliver applications tailored to our clients’ specific industry needs.
Performance metrics
We utilize a number ofseveral performance measuresmetrics in analyzing and assessing our overall performance, making operating decisions, and forecasting and planning for future periods.
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change
2019 2018  2019 2018 
Total revenue$205,592
 $196,779
 $8,813
4 % $418,138
 $431,961
 $(13,823)(3)%
Subscription revenue (1)
$125,982
 $117,416
 $8,566
7 % $269,760
 $262,218
 $7,542
3 %
Net (loss) income$(32,296) $(10,409) $(21,887)(210)% $(61,013) $1,791
 $(62,804)*
(Loss) earnings per share, diluted$(0.41) $(0.13) $(0.28)(215)% $(0.77) $0.02
 $(0.79)*
* not meaningful
(Dollars in thousands,
except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018  2019 2018 
Total revenue$216,703
 $203,263
 $13,440
7 % $634,841
 $635,224
 $(383) %
Subscription revenue (1)
$154,513
 $120,267
 $34,246
28 % $424,273
 $382,485
 $41,788
11 %
Net (loss)$(30,338) $(7,587) $(22,751)(300)% $(91,351) $(5,796) $(85,555)(1,476)%
(Loss) per share, diluted$(0.38) $(0.10) $(0.28)(280)% $(1.16) $(0.07) $(1.09)(1,557)%
(1) Reflects client arrangements (term license, cloud, and maintenance) that are subject to renewal.



Annual Contract Valuecontract value (“ACV”) (1) (2) 
The change in ACV measures the growth and predictability of future cash flows from Pega Cloud and Client Cloud committed arrangements as of the end of the particular reporting period.
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 June 30, Change Constant Currency
Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018  
Maintenance ACV$277,316
 $263,624
 $13,692
5% 7%
Term ACV199,299
 168,528
 $30,771
18% 19%
Client Cloud ACV476,615
 432,152
 $44,463
10% 12%
Pega Cloud ACV136,074
 82,376
 53,698
65% 67%
Total ACV$612,689
 $514,528
 $98,161
19% 21%
 September 30, Change Constant Currency
Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018  
Maintenance$281,484
 $264,068
 $17,416
7% 9%
Term207,317
 174,320
 $32,997
19% 20%
Client Cloud488,801
 438,388
 $50,413
11% 13%
Pega Cloud145,549
 98,373
 47,176
48% 51%
Total ACV$634,350
 $536,761
 $97,589
18% 20%
(1) Total ACV, as of a given date, is the sum of the following two components:
Client Cloud: the sum of (1) the annual value of each term license contract in effect on such date, which is equal to its total license value divided by the total number of years and (2) maintenance revenue reported for the quarter ended on such date, multiplied by four. We do not provide hosting services for Client Cloud arrangements.
Pega Cloud: the totalsum of the annual value of each cloud contract in effect on such date, which is equal to its total value divided by the total number of years.
(2) As foreign currency exchange rates are an important factor in understanding period to period comparisons, we believe the presentation of ACV growth rates on a constant currency basis enhances the understanding of our results and evaluation of our performance in comparison to prior periods. The percent change in constant currency is calculated by applying the applicable current period exchange rates to prior period ACV.

Remaining performance obligations (“RPO”)
Expected future revenue on existing contracts:
June 30, 2019September 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)Perpetual license Term license Maintenance Cloud Consulting TotalPerpetual license Term license Maintenance Cloud Consulting Total
1 year or less$8,429
 $38,080
 $173,421
 $124,134
 $16,259
 $360,323
57%$7,689
 $25,948
 $158,220
 $133,785
 $13,145
 $338,787
56%
1-2 years915
 4,678
 12,530
 98,842
 942
 117,907
19%853
 3,798
 18,590
 105,081
 863
 129,185
21%
2-3 years1,306
 641
 5,801
 75,828
 227
 83,803
13%1,306
 591
 8,323
 72,915
 841
 83,976
14%
Greater than 3 years
 185
 2,812
 63,259
 
 66,256
11%
 85
 4,959
 51,591
 
 56,635
9%
$10,650
 $43,584
 $194,564
 $362,063
 $17,428
 $628,289
100%$9,848
 $30,422
 $190,092
 $363,372
 $14,849
 $608,583
100%
Change in RPO Since June 30, 2018           
Change in RPO Since September 30, 2018Change in RPO Since September 30, 2018           

$(36,623) $6,640
 $32,273
 $148,253
 $1,086
 $151,629
 $(23,651) $(25,740) $36,959
 $100,272
 $(1,587) $86,253
 

(77)% 18% 20% 69% 7% 32% (71)% (46)% 24% 38% (10)% 17% 
June 30, 2018September 30, 2018
(Dollars in thousands)Perpetual license Term license Maintenance Cloud Consulting TotalPerpetual license Term license Maintenance Cloud Consulting Total
1 year or less$28,626
 $20,457
 $111,086
 $41,036
 $12,039
 $213,244
45%$25,343
 $44,283
 $140,591
 $88,529
 $14,107
 $312,853
60%
1-2 years15,862
 9,878
 43,837
 66,529
 4,103
 140,209
29%6,490
 10,063
 8,877
 70,815
 1,830
 98,075
19%
2-3 years2,423
 5,665
 5,265
 50,250
 
 63,603
13%360
 1,598
 2,586
 54,646
 449
 59,639
11%
Greater than 3 years362
 944
 2,103
 55,995
 200
 59,604
13%1,306
 218
 1,079
 49,110
 50
 51,763
10%
$47,273
 $36,944
 $162,291
 $213,810
 $16,342
 $476,660
100%$33,499
 $56,162
 $153,133
 $263,100
 $16,436
 $522,330
100%

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICESPOLICIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S.”) and the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, knowledge of current conditions, and expectations of what could occur in the future given available information.
For more information regarding our critical accounting policies, we encourage you to read the discussion contained in the following locations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018:
“Critical Accounting Estimates and Significant Judgments” in Item 7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”; and
Note 2. “Significant Accounting Policies” in Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data”.
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue
(Dollars in thousands)Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Cloud$31,699
15% $20,201
10% $11,498
57 % $59,457
14% $35,783
8% $23,674
66 %$35,153
16% $22,184
11% $12,969
58 % $94,610
15% $57,967
9% $36,643
63 %
Term license24,954
12% 31,309
16% (6,355)(20)% 73,268
18% 96,004
22% (22,736)(24)%48,989
23% 32,066
16% 16,923
53 % 122,257
19% 128,070
20% (5,813)(5)%
Maintenance69,329
34% 65,906
34% 3,423
5 % 137,035
33% 130,431
31% 6,604
5 %70,371
32% 66,017
32% 4,354
7 % 207,406
33% 196,448
31% 10,958
6 %
Subscription (1)
125,982
61% 117,416
60% 8,566
7 % 269,760
65% 262,218
61% 7,542
3 %154,513
71% 120,267
59% 34,246
28 % 424,273
67% 382,485
60% 41,788
11 %
Perpetual license19,320
9% 13,475
7% 5,845
43 % 34,270
8% 36,553
8% (2,283)(6)%9,016
4% 20,276
10% (11,260)(56)% 43,286
7% 56,829
9% (13,543)(24)%
Consulting60,290
30% 65,888
33% (5,598)(8)% 114,108
27% 133,190
31% (19,082)(14)%53,174
25% 62,720
31% (9,546)(15)% 167,282
26% 195,910
31% (28,628)(15)%
$205,592
100% $196,779
100% $8,813
4 % $418,138
100% $431,961
100% $(13,823)(3)%$216,703
100% $203,263
100% $13,440
7 % $634,841
100% $635,224
100% $(383) %
(1) Reflects client arrangements (term license, cloud, and maintenance) that are subject to renewal.
Our license revenue is derived from sales of our applications and Pega Platform. Our cloud revenue is derived from our hosted Pega Platform and software applications.

We expect our revenue mix to continue to shift in favor of our subscription offerings, particularly cloud arrangements, which could result in slower total revenue growth in the near term. Revenue from cloud arrangements is generally recognized over the service period, while revenue from term and perpetual license arrangements is generally recognized upfront when the license rights become effective.
Subscription revenue
The increases in cloud revenue in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 reflect the shift in client preferences to cloud arrangements from other types of arrangements.
The decreasesincrease in term license revenue in the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 werewas due to revenue recognized from several large, multi-year term license contracts in the three and six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2018 and reflect2019. The decrease in term license revenue in the shift in client preferences in favor of our cloud offerings. The decreases are alsonine months ended September 30, 2019 was attributable to revenue recognized from term license contracts in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 with multi-year committed maintenance periods, which resulted in a greater portion of the contract value being allocated to maintenance.
The increases in maintenance revenue in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were primarily due to the continued growth in the aggregate value of the installed base of our software and strong renewal rates in excess of 90%.
Perpetual license
The increasedecreases in perpetual license revenue in the three and nine months ended June 30, 2019 was primarily due to revenue recognized from a large perpetual license contract in the second quarter of 2019. The decrease in perpetual license revenue in the six months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 reflects the shift in client preferences in favor of our cloud offerings instead of our perpetual license arrangements.
Consulting
Our consulting revenue fluctuates depending upon the mix of new implementation projects we perform as compared to those performed by our enabled clients or led by our partners. The decreases in consulting revenue in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were primarily due to a decreasedecreases in billable hours.

Gross profit
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019
2018 2019 2018 2019
2018 
Software license$43,346
98% $43,522
97% $(176) % $105,232
98% $130,040
98% $(24,808)(19)%$57,329
99 % $51,087
98% $6,242
12% $162,561
98% $181,127
98% $(18,566)(10)%
Maintenance63,037
91% 60,032
91% 3,005
5 % 124,408
91% 118,475
91% 5,933
5 %63,683
90 % 59,938
91% 3,745
6% 188,091
91% 178,413
91% 9,678
5 %
Cloud15,052
47% 11,423
57% 3,629
32 % 29,512
50% 19,284
54% 10,228
53 %17,329
49 % 12,569
57% 4,760
38% 46,841
50% 31,853
55% 14,988
47 %
Consulting7,077
12% 7,985
12% (908)(11)% 7,469
7% 14,731
11% (7,262)(49)%(2,536)(5)% 5,246
8% (7,782)*
 4,933
3% 19,977
10% (15,044)(75)%
$128,512
63% $122,962
62% $5,550
5 % $266,621
64% $282,530
65% $(15,909)(6)%$135,805
63 % $128,840
63% $6,965
5% $402,426
63% $411,370
65% $(8,944)(2)%
* not meaningful
The recent shift in our revenue mix toward cloud arrangements has resulted in slower total gross profit growth as our cloud business continues to grow and scale. Revenue from cloud arrangements is generally recognized over the service period, while revenue from term and perpetual license arrangements is generally recognized upfront when the license rights become effective.
The increase in total gross profit in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was primarily due to an increase in term revenue recognized from several large, multi-year term license contracts in the three months ended September 30, 2019. It was also due to an increase in cloud revenue reflecting the shift in client preferences to cloud arrangements from other types of arrangements, and an increase in maintenance revenue due to the continued growth in the aggregate value of the installed base of our software and strong renewal rates in excess of 90%.
The decrease in total gross profit in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in term and perpetual license revenue reflecting the shift in client preferences toward our cloud offerings and a decrease in consulting revenue due to a decrease in billable hours.
The increase in total gross profit percent in the three months ended June 30, 2019 was driven by an increase in higher margin maintenance revenue. The decrease in total gross profit percent in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was driven by the shift in client preferences in favor of cloud arrangements, which are lower margin than our term and perpetual license revenue streams.streams and decreases in cloud and consulting gross profit percent.
The decreases in cloud gross profit percent in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were driven by an increase in costs as we accelerated our investments in cloud infrastructure and service delivery to support future growth. The decreasedecreases in consulting gross profit percent in the sixthree and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 waswere driven by a decrease in billable hours as consulting resources were transitioning to new projects after completing a large project and an increase in consulting resource availability as we continue growing and leveraging our partner network.

Operating expenses
Selling and marketing
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Selling and marketing (1)
$116,962
 $93,972
 $22,990
24% $225,827
 $182,355
 $43,472
24%$115,237
 $87,490
 $27,747
32% $341,064
 $269,845
 $71,219
26%
As a percent of total revenue57% 48%    54% 42%   53% 43%    54% 42%   
Selling and marketing headcount,
end of period
       1,428
 1,159
 269
23%       1,532
 1,194
 338
28%
(1) Includes compensation, benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with selling and marketing activities, as well as advertising, promotions, trade shows, seminars, and the amortization of client-related intangibles.
The increases in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were primarily due to increases in compensation and benefits of $17.7$22.6 million and $35.4$58.1 million, attributable to increased headcount, equity compensation, and increases of $2.1$4.0 million and $6.6$10.6 million in deferred contract cost amortization. Also, contributing to the increases were travel and entertainment of $2.6 million and $4.5 million. The increase in headcount reflects our efforts to increase our sales capacity to deepen relationships with existing clients and target new accounts.
Research and development
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Research and development (1)
$49,714
 $41,972
 $7,742
18% $100,310
 $88,757
 $11,553
13%$52,492
 $46,504
 $5,988
13% $152,802
 $135,261
 $17,541
13%
As a percent of total revenue24% 21%    24% 21%   24% 23%    24% 21%   
Research and development headcount,
end of period
       1,667
 1,563
 104
7%       1,631
 1,595
 36
2%
(1) Includes compensation, benefits, contracted services, and other headcount-related expenses associated with the development of our products, as well as enhancements and design changes to existing products and the integration of acquired technologies.

The increases in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were primarily due to increases in compensation and benefits of $4.6$3.8 million and $6.7$10.5 million, attributable to an increase in headcount and equity compensation, and increases of $1.7$1.2 million and $3.3$4.5 million in cloud hosting expenses as we expand our cloud-focused research and development activities.
General and administrative
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
General and administrative (1)
$14,174
 $10,181
 $3,993
39% $26,850
 $26,645
 $205
1%$14,843
 $12,104
 $2,739
23% $41,693
 $38,749
 $2,944
8%
As a percent of total revenue7% 5%    6% 6%   7% 6%    7% 6%   
General and administrative headcount,
end of period (2)
       383
 310
 73
24%       420
 326
 94
29%
(1) Includes compensation, benefits, and other headcount-related expenses associated with finance, legal, corporate governance, and other administrative headcount. AlsoIt also includes accounting, legal, and other professional consulting and administrative fees. (2) The headcount includes employees in corporate services departments, whose costs are partially allocated to other operating expense areas.
The increaseincreases in the three and nine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 waswere primarily due to an increase in compensation and benefits of $1.7$3.2 million and $3.7 million, due to increased headcount.
Stock-based compensation
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Cost of revenues$4,911
 $4,257
 $654
15% $9,430
 $7,958
 $1,472
18 %$4,787
 $4,319
 $468
11% $14,216
 $12,277
 $1,939
16%
Selling and marketing8,364
 6,038
 2,326
39% 15,738
 10,696
 5,042
47 %8,317
 6,198
 2,119
34% 24,055
 16,895
 7,160
42%
Research and development4,572
 3,802
 770
20% 9,132
 7,439
 1,693
23 %4,858
 3,917
 941
24% 13,990
 11,356
 2,634
23%
General and administrative2,200
 1,959
 241
12% 4,097
 5,072
 (975)(19)%3,884
 1,974
 1,910
97% 7,981
 7,045
 936
13%
$20,047
 $16,056
 $3,991
25% $38,397
 $31,165
 $7,232
23 %$21,846
 $16,408
 $5,438
33% $60,242
 $47,573
 $12,669
27%
The increases in the three and sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 were primarily due to the increased value of our annual periodic equity awards granted in March 2019 and 2018.2018 and increased headcount. These awards generally have a five-year vesting schedule.

Other income (expense), net
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Change Six Months Ended  
June 30,
 ChangeThree Months Ended
September 30,
 Change Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 Change
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 2019 2018 
Foreign currency transaction gain (loss)$2,105
 $1,244
 $861
69 % $(1,607) $159
 $(1,766)*
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain$(1,970) $399
 $(2,369)*
 $(3,577) $558
 $(4,135)*
Interest income, net544
 629
 (85)(14)% 1,267
 1,393
 (126)(9)%556
 683
 (127)(19)% 1,823
 2,076
 (253)(12)%
Other income, net55
 
 55
 % 55
 363
 (308)(85)%323
 
 323
*
 378
 363
 15
4 %

$2,704
 $1,873
 $831
44 % $(285) $1,915
 $(2,200)*
$(1,091) $1,082
 $(2,173)*
 $(1,376) $2,997
 $(4,373)*
* not meaningful
The changes in foreign currency transaction (loss) gain (loss) were primarily due to the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates associated with our foreign currency denominatedcurrency-denominated cash, accounts receivable, and intercompany receivables and payables held by our United Kingdom (“U.K.”) subsidiary.
(Benefit from) income taxes
Three Months Ended  
June 30,
 Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 20182019 2018 2019 2018
(Benefit from) income taxes$(17,338) $(10,881) $(25,638) $(15,103)$(17,520) $(8,589) $(43,158) $(23,692)
Effective income tax rate    30% 113%    32% 80%
The inclusion of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation in the provision for income taxes has increased the variability of the effective tax rates in recent periods. This fluctuation may continue in future periods, as the amount of excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation awards varies depending on our future stock price in relation to the fair value of awards, the timing of RSU vestings, the exercise behavior of our stock option holders, and the total value of future grants of stock-based compensation awards.
During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019, the Company’s effective income tax rate changed primarily due to the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (“GILTI”) and Foreign Derived Intangible Income (“FDII”) provisionsprovision of the Tax Reform Act. The Company’s effective income tax rate was also affected by excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation and an increase in U.S. research and development tax credits, and a decrease in uncertain tax positions as a result of the lapse of the statute of limitations on certain foreign reserves.credits.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 20182019 2018
Cash provided by (used in):      
Operating activities$7,720
 $75,432
$(13,462) $67,088
Investing activities17,210
 (46,369)53,448
 (49,595)
Financing activities(44,367) (45,825)(61,941) (71,664)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents515
 (1,226)(363) (1,913)
Net (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$(18,922) $(17,988)$(22,318) $(56,084)
(in thousands)June 30, 2019 December 31, 2018September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
Held by U.S. entities$81,482
 $143,533
$41,484
 $143,533
Held by foreign entities73,567
 63,890
71,085
 63,890
Total cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities$155,049
 $207,423
$112,569
 $207,423
On November 6, 2019, we entered into a five-year $100 million senior secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”). We may use borrowings to finance working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Subject to specific circumstances, the Credit Agreement allows us to increase the aggregate commitment up to $200 million. See Item 5. “Other Information” for additional information.
We believe that our current cash, cash equivalents, marketable securities, and cash flow from operations, and borrowing capacity will be sufficient to fund our operations, quarterly cash dividends, and stock repurchases for at least the next 12 months. Whether these resources are adequate to meet our liquidity needs beyond that period will depend on our growth, operating results, and the investments required to meet possible increased demand for our services. If we require additional capital resources to grow our business, we may seek to finance our operations from available funds or additional external financing.
If it became necessary to repatriate foreign funds, we may be required to pay U.S. state and local taxes, as well as foreign taxes, upon repatriation. Due to the complexity of income tax laws and regulations, and the effects of the Tax Reform Act, it is impracticable to estimate the amount of taxes we would have to pay.
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities
As client preferences continue to shift in favor of cloud arrangements, we could continue to experience slower operating cash flow growth, or negative cash flow, in the near term. Cash from cloud arrangements is generally collected over an average service period of three years, while cash from perpetual license arrangements is generally collected upfront, shortly after the license rights become effective.

The primary driver of the decrease in the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 was the recent shift in our revenue mix toward cloud arrangements, which are generally collected over an average service period of three years, and increased costs as the Company accelerated investments in its cloud offerings and selling and marketing activities to support future growth.
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities
The change in cash provided by (used in) investing activities was primarily driven by the timing of investment maturities and sales, purchases of new investments, and the payment of consideration for the acquisition of In the Chat Communications Inc. in May 2019.
Cash (used in) financing activities
We primarily used cash in financing activities for repurchases of our common stock under our publicly announced stock repurchase programs, stock repurchases for tax withholdings for the net settlement of our equity awards, and the payment of our quarterly dividend.
Stock repurchase program (1) 
The changes in the remaining stock repurchase authority was:were:
Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)20192019
January 1,$6,620
$6,620
Authorizations (2)
60,000
60,000
Repurchases(13,889)(20,286)
June 30,$52,731
September 30,$46,334
(1) Purchases under these programs have been made on the open market. (2) On March 15, 2019, we announced that our Board of Directors extended the expiration date of the current stock repurchase program to June 30, 2020 and increased the amount of common stock we are authorized to repurchase by $60 million between March 15, 2019 and June 30, 2020.

Common stock repurchases
Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2019 20182019 2018
(in thousands)Shares Amount Shares AmountShares Amount Shares Amount
Tax withholdings for net settlement of equity awards390
 $26,054
 454
 $26,992
514
 $34,871
 591
 $35,530
Stock repurchase program (1)
              
Repurchases paid229
 13,689
 254
 14,871
318
 20,086
 512
 29,949
Repurchases unsettled at period end3
 200
 18
 998
3
 200
 3
 200
Activity in period (2)
622
 $39,943
 726
 $42,861
835
 $55,157
 1,106
 $65,679
(1) Represents activity under our publicly announced stock repurchase programs. (2) During the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 and 2018, instead of receiving cash from the equity holders, we withheld shares with a value of $23.1$31.6 million and $21.1$28.2 million, respectively, for the exercise price of options. These amounts have been excluded from the table above.
Dividends
Six Months Ended  
June 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2019 20182019 2018
Dividend payments to shareholders$4,730
 $4,702
$7,105
 $7,067
It is our current intention to pay a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, however, the Board of Directors may terminate or modify the dividend program at any time without prior notice.
ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes during the sixnine months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 to the market risk exposure disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”)) as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives, and our management necessarily applied its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of JuneSeptember 30, 2019.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS
We encourage you to carefully consider the risk factors identified below and in Item 1A. “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. These risk factors could materially affect our business, financial condition, and future results and they could cause our actual business and financial results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or elsewhere by management from time to time.
ThereOn November 6, 2019, we entered into a five-year $100 million, senior secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”). We may use borrowings to finance working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Subject to specific circumstances, the Credit Agreement allows us to increase the aggregate commitment up to $200 million. See Item 5. “Other Information” for additional information.
Any failure to meet our debt obligations would damage our business.
Our ability to repay any amounts we borrow under our Credit Agreement will depend on market conditions and our future performance, which are subject to economic, financial, competitive, and other factors beyond our control. If we are not profitable in the future or if we use more cash than we generate in the future, our level of indebtedness at such time could adversely affect our operations by increasing our vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic and industry conditions and by limiting or prohibiting our ability to obtain additional financing for additional capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate and other purposes. If we incur significantly more debt, this could intensify the risks described above.
We are required to comply with certain financial and operating covenants under our revolving credit facility. Any failure to comply with those covenants could cause amounts borrowed to become immediately due and payable and/or prevent us from borrowing under the credit facility.
We are required to comply with certain financial and operating covenants under our Credit Agreement. Any failure to comply with those covenants could cause amounts borrowed to become immediately due and payable and/or prevent us from borrowing under the Credit Agreement. We are required to comply with specified financial and operating covenants under our Credit Agreement and to make payments, which limit our ability to operate our business as we otherwise might operate it. Our failure to comply with any of these covenants or to meet any debt payment obligations could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, would result in any amounts outstanding, including any accrued interest and/or unpaid fees, becoming immediately due and payable. We might not have been no material changes duringsufficient working capital or liquidity to satisfy any repayment obligations in the six months ended June 30, 2019event of an acceleration of those obligations. In addition, if we are not in compliance with the financial and operating covenants under the Credit Agreement at the time we wish to borrow funds, we will be unable to borrow funds. The financial and operating covenants under the risk factors disclosed inCredit Agreement also may limit our Annual Report on Form 10-Kability to borrow funds, including for the year ended December 31, 2018.strategic acquisitions and share repurchases.
ITEM 2.     UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The following table sets forth information regarding our repurchases of our commonCommon stock duringrepurchased in the three months ended JuneSeptember 30, 2019.2019 was:
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)
 
Average 
Price Paid
per Share (1)
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Share Repurchase Program 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased at Period End Under Publicly Announced Share Repurchase Programs (2)  
April 1, 2019 - April 30, 201939
 $70.05
 30
 $56,930
May 1, 2019 - May 31, 2019189
 $71.57
 30
 $54,731
June 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019170
 $71.19
 28
 $52,731

398
 $71.26
    
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) (2)
 
Average 
Price Paid
per Share (1) (2)
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Share Repurchase Program (2)
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased at Period End Under Publicly Announced Share Repurchase Programs (2)  
July 1, 2019 - July 31, 201937
 $75.30
 29
 $50,532
August 1, 2019 - August 31, 201994
 $72.06
 31
 $48,333
September 1, 2019 - September 30, 2019199
 $71.12
 28
 $46,334

330
 $71.86
    
(1) Shares withheld to cover the option exercise price and tax withholding obligations under the net settlement provisions of our stock compensation awards have been included in these amounts.
(2) See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 2. “ Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for additional information.
ITEM 5.     OTHER INFORMATION
On March 15,November 6, 2019, we announced thatentered into a five-year $100 million senior secured revolving credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”). We may use borrowings to finance working capital needs and for general corporate purposes. Subject to specific circumstances, the Credit Agreement allows us to increase the aggregate commitment up to $200 million.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants, and events of default. Principal covenants include a maximum net consolidated leverage ratio of 3.5 (with a step-up in the event of certain acquisitions) and a minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio of 3.5. Our obligations under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Credit Agreement, which includes, among other things, payment defaults, defaults in the performance of

affirmative and negative covenants, the inaccuracy of representations or warranties, cross-defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency-related defaults, defaults relating to judgments, certain events resulting in a material adverse effect on us and a change of control of us.
The interest rates applicable to revolving loans under the Credit Agreement are, at our Boardoption, either:
the London Interbank Offered Rates (“LIBOR”) Rate plus an interest margin based on our net consolidated leverage ratio; or
a base rate (which is the highest of Directors extended(1) PNC’s prime rate, (2) the expiration dateFederal Funds open rate in effect on such day plus 0.5%, and (3) the daily LIBOR Rate plus 1%) plus an interest margin based on our net consolidated leverage ratio.
We are obligated to pay an unused commitment fee during the term of the current stock repurchase program to June 30, 2020Credit Agreement that varies between 0.15% and increased0.225% depending on our net consolidated leverage ratio. The credit facility includes a provision for the amountreplacement of common stock we are authorized to repurchasethe LIBOR rate in the event that such rate is no longer available. The replacement rate will be determined by $60 million between March 15, 2019 and June 30, 2020 (the “Current Program”). Under the Current Program, purchasesPNC in consultation with us. The revolving credit facility may be made from time to time on the open marketprepaid before maturity in whole or in privately negotiated transactions. Sharespart at our option without penalty or premium. We may be repurchased in such amounts as market conditions warrant, subject to regulatory and other considerations. We have established a pre-arranged stock repurchase plan, intended to comply withat any time reduce or terminate the requirements of Rule 10b5-1commitments under the Exchange Act, and Rule 10b-18 undercredit facility.
The description of the Exchange Act (the “10b5-1 Plan”). All stock repurchases under the Current Program during closed trading window periods will be made pursuantCredit Agreement contained herein is qualified in its entirety by reference to the 10b5-1 Plan.Credit Agreement, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
In connection with our acquisition of In the Chat Communications Inc. on May 10, 2019 and in reliance on the Regulation D exemption from registration requirements under the Securities Act, we granted an employee the right to obtain up to 14,497 shares of our common stock, which will be issued in five equal tranches contingent upon continued employment. No general solicitation or advertising to market the securities occurred.

ITEM 6.     EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
10.1
31.1 
31.2 
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101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document.
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SIGNATURE

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.
 
  Pegasystems Inc.
   
Dated:AugustNovember 7, 2019By:/s/ KENNETH STILLWELL
   Kenneth Stillwell
   Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer
   (Principal Financial Officer)


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