UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020

OR

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

 

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 1-33472

 

 

 

TECHTARGET, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

04-3483216

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

275 Grove Street Newton, Massachusetts

02466

(Address of principal executive offices)

(zip code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (617) 431-9200

(Former name, former address and formal fiscal year, if changed since last report): Not applicable

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).    Yes      No  

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.

Title of each class

Trading symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value

TTGT

Nasdaq Global Market

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

 

  (Do not check if a small reporting company)

  

Smaller reporting company

 

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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


As of October 31, 2017,April 30, 2020, the registrant had 27,528,78627,597,437 shares of common stock,stock, $0.001 par value per share, outstanding.

 

 

 


 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Item

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

PART I.

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

3

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016

34

 

 

Consolidated StatementsBalanceSheets as of OperationsMarch 31, 2020 and Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016December 31, 2019

 

4

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsIncome and Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2016 2019

5

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019

 

56

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019  

7

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

68

Item 2.

 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

1821

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

32

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

32

 

 

 

 

 

PART II.

 

OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

33

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

 

33

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

34

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

35

 

 

Signatures

 

36

 

 

 


PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements(Unaudited)

TECHTARGET, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

September 30,

2017

 

 

December 31,

2016

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

March 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

19,253

 

 

$

18,485

 

Cash

 

$

40,279

 

 

$

52,487

 

Short-term investments

 

 

8,764

 

 

 

10,988

 

 

 

4,887

 

 

 

5,012

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,676 and $1,961 as

of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively

 

 

29,393

 

 

 

22,551

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,031 and $1,899 respectively

 

 

23,554

 

 

 

27,102

 

Prepaid taxes

 

 

2,133

 

 

 

3,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,017

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

2,670

 

 

 

1,952

 

 

 

2,563

 

 

 

1,813

 

Total current assets

 

 

62,213

 

 

 

57,937

 

 

 

71,283

 

 

 

87,431

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

8,757

 

 

 

9,232

 

 

 

12,639

 

 

 

12,371

 

Long-term investments

 

 

3,042

 

 

 

7,801

 

Goodwill

 

 

93,717

 

 

 

93,469

 

 

 

96,992

 

 

 

93,639

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

542

 

 

 

601

 

 

 

3,590

 

 

 

710

 

Operating lease assets with right-of-use

 

 

25,843

 

 

 

26,385

 

Deferred tax assets

 

 

543

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

244

 

 

 

136

 

Other assets

 

 

880

 

 

 

898

 

 

 

899

 

 

 

936

 

Total assets

 

$

169,694

 

 

$

170,077

 

 

$

211,490

 

 

$

221,608

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

1,486

 

 

$

2,100

 

 

$

1,691

 

 

$

2,036

 

Current operating lease liability

 

 

2,652

 

 

 

2,571

 

Current portion of term loan

 

 

9,888

 

 

 

6,157

 

 

 

1,397

 

 

 

1,241

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

2,747

 

 

 

2,792

 

 

 

3,956

 

 

 

2,476

 

Accrued compensation expenses

 

 

1,240

 

 

 

698

 

 

 

846

 

 

 

3,679

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

-

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

264

 

 

 

65

 

Deferred revenue

 

 

9,238

 

 

 

6,079

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

4,548

 

 

 

4,335

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

24,599

 

 

 

17,948

 

 

 

15,354

 

 

 

16,403

 

Long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term portion of term loan

 

 

24,811

 

 

 

32,286

 

 

 

22,007

 

 

 

22,473

 

Deferred rent

 

 

1,763

 

 

 

2,080

 

Non-current operating lease liability

 

 

27,419

 

 

 

28,170

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

 

198

 

 

 

200

 

 

 

1,335

 

 

 

1,611

 

Total liabilities

 

 

51,371

 

 

 

52,514

 

 

 

66,115

 

 

 

68,657

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leases and contingencies (see Note 9)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized,

53,246,110 shares issued and 27,597,037 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017

and 52,601,284 shares issued and 27,495,539 shares outstanding at December 31,

2016

 

 

53

 

 

 

52

 

Treasury stock, 25,649,073 shares at September 30, 2017 and 25,105,745 shares at

December 31, 2016, at cost

 

 

(167,953

)

 

 

(162,731

)

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 55,027,081 and 54,903,824 shares issued, respectively; 27,528,786 and 28,142,519 shares outstanding, respectively

 

 

55

 

 

 

55

 

Treasury stock, at cost; 27,498,295 and 26,761,305 shares, respectively

 

 

(199,796

)

 

 

(184,972

)

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

298,933

 

 

 

296,853

 

 

 

322,901

 

 

 

317,675

 

Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)

 

 

5

 

 

 

(248

)

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(12,715

)

 

 

(16,363

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(504

)

 

 

(319

)

Retained earnings

 

 

22,719

 

 

 

20,512

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

118,323

 

 

 

117,563

 

 

 

145,375

 

 

 

152,951

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

169,694

 

 

$

170,077

 

 

$

211,490

 

 

$

221,608

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


TechTarget, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

$

28,012

 

 

$

24,247

 

 

$

78,085

 

 

$

76,242

 

Events

 

 

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

168

 

 

 

3,713

 

Total revenues

 

 

28,012

 

 

 

25,750

 

 

 

78,253

 

 

 

79,955

 

Cost of revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online(1)

 

 

6,951

 

 

 

6,889

 

 

 

20,931

 

 

 

20,360

 

Events

 

 

 

 

 

723

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

2,049

 

Total cost of revenues

 

 

6,951

 

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

20,972

 

 

 

22,409

 

Gross profit

 

 

21,061

 

 

 

18,138

 

 

 

57,281

 

 

 

57,546

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing(1)

 

 

11,568

 

 

 

11,243

 

 

 

33,006

 

 

 

33,331

 

Product development(1)

 

 

2,209

 

 

 

2,074

 

 

 

6,168

 

 

 

6,027

 

General and administrative(1)

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

9,542

 

 

 

9,392

 

Depreciation

 

 

1,065

 

 

 

951

 

 

 

3,249

 

 

 

2,987

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

44

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

126

 

 

 

718

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

18,174

 

 

 

17,589

 

 

 

52,091

 

 

 

52,455

 

Operating income

 

 

2,887

 

 

 

549

 

 

 

5,190

 

 

 

5,091

 

Interest and other expense, net

 

 

(190

)

 

 

(471

)

 

 

(447

)

 

 

(1,037

)

Income before provision for income taxes

 

 

2,697

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

4,743

 

 

 

4,054

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

623

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

1,337

 

 

 

1,725

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,074

 

 

$

(22

)

 

$

3,406

 

 

$

2,329

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments (net of tax provision of

   $3, $(13), $11, and $3, respectively)

 

$

6

 

 

$

(22

)

 

$

20

 

 

$

5

 

Foreign currency translation gain

 

 

71

 

 

 

11

 

 

 

233

 

 

 

110

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

77

 

 

 

(11

)

 

 

253

 

 

 

115

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

2,151

 

 

$

(33

)

 

$

3,659

 

 

$

2,444

 

Net income (loss) per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

(0.00

)

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.08

 

Diluted

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

(0.00

)

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.07

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

27,555

 

 

 

27,540

 

 

 

27,521

 

 

 

30,650

 

Diluted

 

 

28,320

 

 

 

27,540

 

 

 

28,275

 

 

 

31,608

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Revenues

 

$

31,416

 

 

$

29,972

 

Cost of revenues(1)

 

 

8,151

 

 

 

7,012

 

Gross profit

 

 

23,265

 

 

 

22,960

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing(1)

 

 

12,949

 

 

 

12,446

 

Product development(1)

 

 

2,032

 

 

 

1,987

 

General and administrative(1)

 

 

3,355

 

 

 

3,022

 

Depreciation and amortization, excluding depreciation of $171, $13, included in cost of revenues

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

1,130

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

19,681

 

 

 

18,585

 

Operating income

 

 

3,584

 

 

 

4,375

 

Interest and other expense, net

 

 

(469

)

 

 

(137

)

Income before provision for income taxes

 

 

3,115

 

 

 

4,238

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

908

 

 

 

948

 

Net income

 

$

2,207

 

 

$

3,290

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on investments (net of tax provision of $37, $0)

 

$

(132

)

 

$

 

Foreign currency translation (loss) gain

 

 

(53

)

 

 

41

 

Other comprehensive (loss) gain

 

 

(185

)

 

 

41

 

Comprehensive income

 

$

2,022

 

 

$

3,331

 

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.12

 

Diluted

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.12

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

28,004

 

 

 

27,805

 

Diluted

 

 

28,440

 

 

 

28,206

 

 

(1)

Amounts include stock-based compensation expense as follows:

 

Cost of online revenues

 

$

13

 

 

$

36

 

 

$

38

 

 

$

90

 

Cost of revenues

 

$

68

 

 

$

40

 

Selling and marketing

 

 

1,284

 

 

 

1,260

 

 

 

3,161

 

 

 

3,103

 

 

 

2,188

 

 

 

1,691

 

Product development

 

 

18

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

92

 

 

 

124

 

 

 

196

 

 

 

92

 

General and administrative

 

 

811

 

 

 

703

 

 

 

2,018

 

 

 

1,753

 

 

 

976

 

 

 

639

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


TechTarget, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

$0.001

Par Value

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

(Loss)

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Total

Stockholders’

Equity

 

Balance, December 31, 2019

 

 

54,903,824

 

 

$

55

 

 

 

26,761,305

 

 

$

(184,972

)

 

$

317,675

 

 

$

(319

)

 

$

20,512

 

 

$

152,951

 

Issuance of common stock from restricted stock awards

 

 

123,027

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of common stock through stock buyback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

736,760

 

 

 

(14,824

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14,824

)

Impact of net settlements

 

 

230

 

 

 

 

 

 

230

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(68

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,294

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized loss on investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(132

)

 

 

 

 

 

(132

)

Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(53

)

 

 

 

 

 

(53

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,207

 

 

 

2,207

 

Balance, March 31, 2020

 

 

55,027,081

 

 

$

55

 

 

 

27,498,295

 

 

$

(199,796

)

 

$

322,901

 

 

$

(504

)

 

$

22,719

 

 

$

145,375

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Treasury Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

$0.001

Par Value

 

 

Number of

Shares

 

 

Cost

 

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

(Loss)

 

 

Retained

Earnings

 

 

Total

Stockholders’

Equity

 

Balance, December 31, 2018

 

 

54,117,325

 

 

$

54

 

 

 

26,326,280

 

 

$

(177,905

)

 

$

307,014

 

 

$

(215

)

 

$

3,637

 

 

$

132,585

 

Issuance of common stock from exercise of options

 

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

Issuance of common stock from restricted stock awards

 

 

112,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of common stock through stock buyback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

220,297

 

 

 

(3,125

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,125

)

Impact of net settlements

 

 

6,391

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,391

 

 

 

 

 

 

(868

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(868

)

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,179

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,179

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on foreign currency exchange

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,290

 

 

 

3,290

 

Balance, March 31, 2019

 

 

54,246,261

 

 

$

54

 

 

 

26,552,968

 

 

$

(181,030

)

 

$

309,348

 

 

$

(174

)

 

$

6,927

 

 

$

135,125

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


TechTarget, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,406

 

 

$

2,329

 

 

$

2,207

 

 

$

3,290

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating

activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

3,373

 

 

 

3,705

 

 

 

1,516

 

 

 

1,143

 

Provision for bad debt

 

 

606

 

 

 

289

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

210

 

Amortization of investment premiums

 

 

214

 

 

 

217

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

5,309

 

 

 

5,070

 

 

 

3,428

 

 

 

2,462

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

 

81

 

 

 

128

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Deferred tax provision

 

 

274

 

 

 

(362

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(7,447

)

 

 

452

 

 

 

3,409

 

 

 

4,582

 

Prepaid taxes, prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(759

)

 

 

(436

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(752

)

 

 

(714

)

Other assets

 

 

44

 

 

 

54

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

(145

)

Accounts payable

 

 

(618

)

 

 

19

 

 

 

(341

)

 

 

115

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

1,581

 

 

 

1,094

 

 

 

578

 

 

 

1,038

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(786

)

 

 

41

 

 

 

(880

)

Operating lease right-of-use assets and ;liabilities, net

 

 

(82

)

 

 

(84

)

Accrued compensation expenses

 

 

519

 

 

 

(88

)

 

 

(949

)

 

 

(874

)

Deferred revenue

 

 

3,159

 

 

 

1,331

 

Contract liabilities

 

 

213

 

 

 

22

 

Other liabilities

 

 

(321

)

 

 

(29

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

9,017

 

 

 

13,349

 

 

 

9,697

 

 

 

9,804

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment, and other capitalized assets

 

 

(2,761

)

 

 

(3,435

)

 

 

(1,636

)

 

 

(1,833

)

Purchases of investments

 

 

(500

)

 

 

(3,210

)

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

 

 

7,300

 

 

 

4,600

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

 

4,039

 

 

 

(2,045

)

Purchases of investments and maturities of investments

 

 

(42

)

 

 

500

 

Acquisitions of businesses, net

 

 

(5,015

)

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(6,693

)

 

 

(1,333

)

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements

 

 

(3,789

)

 

 

(4,380

)

 

 

(68

)

 

 

(868

)

Purchase of treasury shares and related costs

 

 

(5,222

)

 

 

(45,056

)

 

 

(14,824

)

 

 

(3,125

)

Payment of earnout liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

(459

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

561

 

 

 

3,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

23

 

Debt issuance costs

 

 

(50

)

 

 

(367

)

Term loan proceeds

 

 

 

 

 

50,000

 

Term loan principal payment

 

 

(3,750

)

 

 

 

 

 

(313

)

 

 

(313

)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(12,250

)

 

 

3,701

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(38

)

 

 

29

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

768

 

 

 

15,034

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

 

18,485

 

 

 

14,783

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

19,253

 

 

$

29,817

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(15,205

)

 

 

(4,283

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

 

(7

)

 

 

(10

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash

 

 

(12,208

)

 

 

4,178

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

52,487

 

 

 

34,673

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

40,279

 

 

$

38,851

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash (refunded from) paid for taxes, net

 

$

(166

)

 

$

685

 

Cash paid for taxes, net

 

$

70

 

 

$

121

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


TECHTARGET, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands, except share and per share data, where otherwise noted, or instances where expressed in millions)

1. Organization and Operations

TechTarget, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is a leading provider of specialized online content for buyers of enterprise information technology (“IT”) products and services, and a leading provider of purchase-intent marketing and sales services for enterprisebusiness-to-business “B2B” technology vendors.companies. The Company’s service offerings enable enterprise B2B technology vendorscompanies to better identify, reach, and influence corporate ITenterprise technology decision makers actively researching specific ITenterprise technology purchases. The Company improves vendors’B2B technology companies ability to impact these audiences for business growth using advanced targeting, analytics, and data services complemented with customized marketing programs that integrate demand generation and brand advertising techniques. The Company operates a network of over 140 websites, each of which focuses on a specific ITmajor enterprise technology sector such as storage, security, or networking. ITEnterprise technology and business professionals have become increasingly specialized, and they have come to rely on the Company’s sector-specific websites for purchasing decision support. The Company’s content platform enables ITenterprise technology and business professionals to navigate the complex and rapidly changing ITenterprise technology landscape where purchasing decisions can have significant financial and operational consequences. At critical stages of the purchase decision process, these content offerings, through different channels, meet ITenterprise technology and business professionals’ needs for expert, peer, and IT vendor information and provide a platform on which IT vendors can launch targeted marketing campaigns which generate measurable return on investment. Based upon the logical clustering of users’members’ respective job responsibilities and the marketing focus of the products being promoted by the Company’s customers, the Company categorizes its content offerings to address the key market opportunities and audience extensions across a portfolio of distinct media groups: Security; Networking; Storage;market categories including: Security, Networking, Storage, Data Center and Virtualization Technologies;Technologies, CIO/IT Strategy;Strategy, Business Applications and Analytics;Analytics, Application Architecture and Development; Channel;Development, and TechnologyGuide.com.ANCL Channel.

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect the application of certain significant accounting policies as described below and elsewhere in these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company’s critical accounting policies are those that affect its more significant judgments used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements. A description of the Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates is contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. Other than those noted2019, and in the “Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2017” section below, there were no material changesthis note to the Company’s critical accounting policies and use of estimates during the first nine months of 2017.consolidated financial statements.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statementsConsolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, TechTarget Securities Corporation (“TSC”), TechTarget Limited, TechTarget (HK) Limited (“TTGT HK”), TechTarget (Beijing) Information Technology Consulting Co. Ltd. (“TTGT Consulting”), TechTarget (Australia) Pty Ltd., TechTarget (Singapore) Pte Ltd., E-Magine Médias SAS (“LeMagIT”) and TechTarget Germany GmbH. TSC is a Massachusetts corporation. TechTarget Limited is a subsidiary doing business principally in the United Kingdom. TTGT HK is a subsidiary incorporated in Hong Kong in order to facilitate the Company’s activities in the Asia-Pacific region. Additionally, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, TTGT HK and TTGT Consulting, the Company effectively controls a variable interest entity (“VIE”), Keji Wangtuo Information Technology Co., Ltd., (“KWIT”), which was incorporated under the laws of the People’s Republic of China (“PRC”). TechTarget (Australia) Pty Ltd. and TechTarget (Singapore) Pte Ltd. are the entities through which the Company does business in Australia and Singapore, respectively; LeMagIT and TechTarget Germany GmbH, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of TechTarget Limited, are entities through which the Company does business in France and Germany, respectively.

PRC laws and regulations prohibit or restrict foreign ownership of internet-related services and advertising businesses. To comply with these foreign ownership restrictions, the Company operates its websites and provides online advertising services in the PRC through KWIT. The Company entered into certain exclusive agreements with KWIT and its shareholders through TTGT HK, which obligated TTGT HK to absorb all of the risk of loss from KWIT’s activities and entitled TTGT HK to receive all of its residual returns. In addition, the Company entered into certain agreements with the authorized parties through TTGT HK, including Management and Consulting Services, Voting Proxy, Equity Pledge and Option Agreements. TTGT HK assigned all of its rights and obligations to the newly formed wholly foreign-owned enterprise, TTGT Consulting. TTGT Consulting is established and existing under the laws of the PRC, and is wholly-owned by TTGT HK.

Based on these contractual arrangements, the Company consolidates the financial results of KWIT as required by Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 810-10, Consolidation: Overall, because the Company holds all the variable interests of KWIT through TTGT Consulting, which is the primary beneficiary of KWIT. Despite the lack of technical majority ownership, there exists a parent-subsidiary relationship between the Company and the VIE through the aforementioned agreements, whereby the equity holders


of KWIT assigned all of their voting rights underlying their equity interest in KWIT to TTGT Consulting. In addition, through the other aforementioned agreements, the Company demonstrates its ability and intention to continue to exercise the ability to obtain substantially all of the profits and absorb all of the expected losses of KWIT. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions between the Company, its subsidiaries, and KWIT have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or GAAP) in the United States (“U.S.”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. for complete financial statements. All adjustments, which, in the opinion of management, are considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the periods shown, are of a normal, recurring nature and have been reflected in the consolidated financial statements. The results of operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other interim periods or for the full year. The information included in these consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in this report and the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Reclassifications

The adoption of a recent accounting pronouncement, described in more detail in the Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2017 section below, resulted in an in immaterial adjustment to the Accumulated Deficit in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016 and in an immaterial reclassification between Operating Activities and Financing Activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. There was no effect on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income.

There were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in the periods ended September 30, 2017 or 2016.2019.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to revenues, long-lived assets, goodwill, the allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, earnouts, self-insurance accruals, and income taxes. The Company reduces its accounts receivable for an allowance for doubtful accounts based on its best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses. Estimates of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2017

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). The updated guidance changes how companies account for certain aspects of share-based payment awards to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adoptedgenerates its revenues from the provisionssale of the new standard on January 1, 2017. Implementing the new pronouncement resulted in the Company recognizing tax benefitstargeted marketing and tax deficiencies related to stock compensation deductions as a componentadvertising campaigns, which it delivers via its network of the provision for income tax expense in the reporting period in which they occur. Additionally, the Company has applied the modified retrospective adoption approach, which resulted in the Company recording deferred tax assets of approximately $0.2 million with an offsetting entry to retained earnings. ASU 2016-09 also requires the presentation of excess tax benefit from stock options as an operating activity on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows instead of as a financing activity, which resulted in an immaterial reclassification in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the first nine months of 2016.  


Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09,websites and data analytics solutions. Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer ofwhen performance obligations are satisfied by transferring promised goods or services to customers, as determined by applying a five-step process consisting of: a) identifying the contract, or contracts, with a customer, b) identifying the performance obligations in the contract, c) determining the transaction price, d) allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract, and e) recognizing revenue when, or as, performance obligations are satisfied.

Accounts Receivable

We maintain an amount that reflects the considerationallowance for credit losses for expected uncollectible accounts receivable, which is recorded as an offset to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgmentsaccounts receivable and changes in judgmentssuch are classified as general and assets recognized from costs incurredadministrative expense in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We assess collectability by reviewing accounts receivable on an individual basis when we identify specific customers with known disputes, overdue amounts or collectability issues and also reserve for losses on all accounts based on historical information, current market conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions to obtain or fulfill a contract.inform adjustments to historical loss data. In July 2015,determining the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferralamount of the Effective Date (“ASU 2015-14”).allowance for credit losses, we consider historical collectability based on past due status and make judgments about the creditworthiness of customers based on ongoing credit evaluations.

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company’s assessment considered business and market disruptions caused by COVID-19 and estimates of expected emerging credit and collectability trends. The amendmentscontinued volatility in ASU 2015-14 defer the effective date of ASU 2014-09 for all entities by one year. As a result, this guidance is now effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2017 (January 1, 2018 for the Company)market conditions and early adoption is permitted only as of annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those reporting periods) beginning after December 15, 2016. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which further clarifies the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations containedevolving shifts in ASU 2014-09. In Aprilcredit trends are difficult to predict causing variability and May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, and ASU 2016-12, Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, respectively, each of which provide further implementation guidance for ASU 2014-09.

The standardvolatility that may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented, or using the modified retrospective approach, with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of initial application. The Company anticipates adopting the standard effective January 1, 2018, using the modified retrospective approach. The Company is continuing to identify any necessary changes to its systems, processes, and internal controls to meet the standard’s reporting and disclosure requirements. Based upon evaluations to date, the Company does not anticipate any significant system, process, or internal control changes. The Company continues to progress in its evaluation of the impact of the adoption of the standard on other areas of its consolidated financial statements and disclosures, and anticipates additional required disclosures but does not anticipatehave a material effectimpact on its reported revenue, its net income, or its accountingour allowance for deferred commissions balances.credit losses in future periods. 


Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). ASU 2016-02 establishes a right-of-use (“ROU”) model that requires a lessee to record a ROU asset and a lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12twelve months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome and Comprehensive Income. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees, for capital and operating leases, existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The Company is currently evaluatingadopted ASU 2016-02 in the impactfirst quarter of 2019 using the modified retrospective approach, and elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance. Results and disclosure requirements for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2019 are presented under Topic 842.

The Company elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance, which allowed us to carryforward our historical lease classification, our assessment on whether a contract was or contains a lease, and our initial direct costs for any leases that this guidance will haveexisted prior to January 1, 2019. We also elected to combine our lease and non-lease components and to keep leases with an initial term of 12 months or less off the balance sheet and recognize the associated lease payments in the consolidated statements of income on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures. However,a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company anticipates that this standard will have a material impact on its financial position, primarily due to office spacerecorded operating leases, for which the Company will be required to recognize lease assets with right-of-use of $27.5 million and $2.9 million current operating lease liabilities on its Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company will continue to assess the potential impactsliability and $29.2 million non-current operating lease liability as of this standard, including the impact the adoptionJanuary 1, 2019, of this guidance will have on its results of operations or cash flows, if any.which $4.9 million and $0.3 million were reclassified from deferred rent and prepaid rent, respectively (see Note 9).

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge (step 2 of the goodwill impairment test) and instead requires only a one-step quantitative impairment test, performed by comparing the fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount. ASU 2017-04 is effective on a prospective basis effective for goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract, which requires implementation costs incurred by customers in cloud computing arrangements (i.e., hosting arrangements) to be capitalized under the same premises of authoritative guidance for internal-use software, and deferred over the non-cancellable term of the cloud computing arrangements plus any optional renewal periods that are reasonably certain to be exercised by the customer or for which the exercise is controlled by the service provider. ASU 2018-15 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, “Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments,” (ASU 2016-13) which amends ASC 326 “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses” which introduces a new methodology for accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. The guidance establishes a new forward looking "expected loss model" that requires entities to estimate current expected credit losses on accounts receivable and financial instruments by using all practical and relevant information. The Company adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2018-13, “Changes to Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurements” (Topic 820) (ASU 2018-13), which improved the effectiveness of disclosure requirements for recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The standard removes, modifies, and adds certain disclosure requirements. The Company adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2020. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In December 2019, the FASB issued Accounting Standard Update No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): “Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes” (ASU 2019-12), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes. This guidance will be effective for us in the first quarter of 2021 on a prospective basis, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is are currently evaluating the impact that thisof the new guidance will have on itsour consolidated financial statementsstatements.

3. Revenues

Disaggregation of Revenue

The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to categories consistent with how the Company evaluates its financial performance and disclosures.economic risk. International revenue consists of international geo-targeted campaigns, which are campaigns targeted at an audience of members outside of North America.

 

For the three months ended

March 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

North America

$

19,881

 

 

$

20,278

 

International

 

11,535

 

 

 

9,694

 

Total

$

31,416

 

 

$

29,972

 

Contract Liabilities

Timing may differ between the satisfaction of performance obligations and the invoicing and collections of amounts related to the Company’s contracts with customers. Liabilities are recorded for amounts that are collected in advance of the satisfaction of performance obligations. Additionally, certain customers may receive credits, which are accounted for as a material right. The Company estimates these amounts based on the expected amount of future services to be provided to customer and allocates a portion of the transaction price to these material rights. The Company recognizes these material rights as the material rights are exercised. The resulting amounts included in the contract liabilities on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets were $2.4 at both March 31, 2020 and, December 31, 2019.

 

 

Contract Liabilities

 

Year-to-Date Activity

 

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 

$

4,335

 

Deferral of revenue

 

 

2,178

 

Recognition of previously unearned revenue

 

 

(1,965

)

Balance at March 31, 2020

 

$

4,548

 

The Company elected to apply the following practical expedients:

Existence of a Significant Financing Component in a Contract.  As a practical expedient, the Company has not assessed whether a contract has a significant financing component because the Company expects at contract inception that the period between payment by the customer and the transfer of promised goods or services by the Company to the customer will be one year or less. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include requirement of payment within 30 to 90 days. In addition, the Company has determined that the payment terms that the Company provides to its customers are structured primarily for reasons other than the provision of financing to the customer.


Costs to Fulfill a Contract.  The Company’s revenues are primarily generated from customer contracts that are for one year or less. Costs primarily consist of incentive compensation paid based on the achievements of sales targets in a given period for related revenue streams and are recognized in the month when the revenue is earned. As a practical expedient, for amortization periods which are determined to be one year or less, the Company expenses any incremental costs of obtaining the contract with a customer when incurred. For those customer contracts greater than one year, the Company capitalizes and amortizes the expenses over the period of benefit.

3.Revenues Invoiced.  The Company has applied the practical expedient for certain revenue streams to exclude the value of remaining performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected term of one year or less or (ii) contracts for which the Company recognizes revenue in proportion to the amount it has the right to invoice for services performed.

4. Fair Value Measurements

The Company measures certain financial assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis, including cash equivalents, short-term and long-term investments and contingent consideration. Additionally, the Company switched banks and the money market accounts are in bank deposits and are not quoted instruments. As such they are all considered cash.  The fair value of these financial assets and liabilities for was determined based on three levels of input as follows: 

Level 1. Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities;

Level 2. Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets; and

Level 3. Unobservable inputs.


The fair value hierarchy of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value and measured on a recurring basis is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

Reporting Date Using

 

 

 

September 30,

2017

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds (1)

 

$

3,452

 

 

$

3,452

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Short-term investments(2)

 

 

8,764

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,764

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments(2)

 

 

3,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,042

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

15,258

 

 

$

3,452

 

 

$

11,806

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

Reporting Date Using

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical

Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds(1)

 

$

4,301

 

 

$

4,301

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Short-term investments(2)

 

 

10,988

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,988

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments(2)

 

 

7,801

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,801

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

23,090

 

 

$

4,301

 

 

$

18,789

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at

Reporting Date Using

 

 

 

For the three months ended

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets for

Identical Assets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobservable

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments(1)

 

$

4,887

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,887

 

 

$

 

Total assets

 

$

4,887

 

 

$

 

 

$

4,887

 

 

$

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contingent consideration - current (2)

 

$

613

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

613

 

Contingent consideration - non-current (2)

 

 

366

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

366

 

Total liabilities

 

$

979

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

979

 

 

(1)

Included in cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets; valued at quoted market prices in active markets.

(2)

Short-term and long-term investments consist of municipal bonds, corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and government agency bonds; their fair value is calculated using an interest rate yield curve for similar instruments.

(2)

The Company’s valuation techniques and Level 3 inputs used to estimate the fair value of contingent consideration payable in connection with the acquisition are described in Note 14.

4.5. Cash Cash Equivalents, and Investments

Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with maturities of three months or less at date of purchase. Cash equivalents areis carried at cost, which approximates their fair market value. Cash and cash equivalents consisted of the following:

 

 

 

September 30,

2017

 

 

December 31,

2016

 

Cash

 

$

15,801

 

 

$

14,184

 

Money market funds

 

 

3,452

 

 

 

4,301

 

Total cash and cash equivalents

 

$

19,253

 

 

$

18,485

 

 

 

March 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

Cash

 

$

40,279

 

 

$

52,487

 

Total cash

 

$

40,279

 

 

$

52,487

 

 


The Company’s short-term and long-term investments are accounted for as available for sale securities. These investmentsInvestments are recorded at fair value with the related unrealized gains and losses included in accumulated other comprehensive loss,income, a component of stockholders’ equity, net of tax. The cumulative unrealized loss, net of taxes, was $10 and $30 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Realized gains and losses on the sale of these investments are determined using the specific identification method. The cumulative unrealized loss, net of taxes, was $169 as of March 31, 2020. There were no realized gains or losses during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2017 or 2016.as of December 31, 2019. 

Short-term and long-term investments consisted of the following:

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Short-term and long-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury securities

 

$

1,998

 

 

$

 

 

$

(3

)

 

$

1,995

 

Government agency bonds

 

 

2,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

2,003

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

5,815

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

5,807

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

2,003

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

2,001

 

Total short-term and long-term investments

 

$

11,821

 

 

$

 

 

$

(15

)

 

$

11,806

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond funds

 

$

5,056

 

 

$

 

 

$

(169

)

 

$

4,887

 

Total short-term investments

 

$

5,056

 

 

$

 

 

$

(169

)

 

$

4,887

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Short-term and long-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Treasury securities

 

$

1,998

 

 

$

 

 

$

(1

)

 

$

1,997

 

Government agency bonds

 

 

5,012

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

5,011

 

Municipal bonds

 

 

9,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

(42

)

 

 

9,775

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

2,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

2,006

 

Total short-term and long-term investments

 

$

18,836

 

 

$

1

 

 

$

(48

)

 

$

18,789

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Amortized

Cost

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Gains

 

 

Gross

Unrealized

Losses

 

 

Estimated

Fair Value

 

Short-term investments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bond funds

 

$

5,012

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,012

 

Total short-term investments

 

$

5,012

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

5,012

 

 

The Company had nineteen debt securities in an unrealized loss position at September 30, 2017. All of these securities have been in such a position for no more than fourteen months. The unrealized loss on those securities was approximately $16 and the fair value was $11.3 million. At December 31, 2016, the Company had twenty one debt securities in an unrealized loss position, and the unrealized loss on those securities was approximately $48 and the fair value was $13.8 million at that date. The Company uses specific identification when reviewing these investments for impairment. Because the Company does not intend to sell the investments that are in an unrealized loss position and it is not likely that the Company will be required to sell any investments before recovery of their cost basis, the Company does not consider those investments with an unrealized loss to be other-than-temporarily impaired at September 30, 2017.

The Company’s investments have contractual maturity dates that range from November 2017 to January 2019. All income generated from these investments is recorded as interest income.

5.6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following table summarizes the Company’s intangible assets, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

 

Estimated

Useful Lives

(Years)

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net

 

 

Estimated

Useful Lives

(Years)

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net

 

Customer, affiliate and advertiser relationships

 

5

 

 

$

6,918

 

 

$

(6,909

)

 

$

9

 

 

5-17

 

 

$

8,686

 

 

$

(6,268

)

 

$

2,418

 

Developed websites, technology and patents

 

 

10

 

 

 

1,323

 

 

 

(878

)

 

 

445

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

1,979

 

 

 

(1,018

)

 

 

961

 

Trademark, trade name and domain name

 

8

 

 

 

1,797

 

 

 

(1,718

)

 

 

79

 

 

5-8

 

 

 

1,796

 

 

 

(1,740

)

 

 

56

 

Proprietary user information database and internet traffic

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,195

 

 

 

(1,186

)

 

 

9

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,092

 

 

 

(1,092

)

 

 

 

Non-Compete agreement

 

 

3

 

 

 

170

 

 

 

(15

)

 

 

155

 

Total intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

$

11,233

 

 

$

(10,691

)

 

$

542

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

13,723

 

 

$

(10,133

)

 

$

3,590

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2019

 

 

 

Estimated

Useful Lives

(Years)

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net

 

Customer, affiliate and advertiser relationships

 

5-17

 

 

$

6,520

 

 

$

(6,290

)

 

$

230

 

Developed websites, technology and patents

 

 

10

 

 

 

1,476

 

 

 

(1,026

)

 

 

450

 

Trademark, trade name and domain name

 

5-8

 

 

 

1,792

 

 

 

(1,763

)

 

 

29

 

Proprietary user information database and internet traffic

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,122

 

 

 

(1,122

)

 

 

 

Non-Compete agreement

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

(9

)

 

 

1

 

Total intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,920

 

 

$

(10,210

)

 

$

710

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

 

 

Estimated

Useful Lives

(Years)

 

 

Gross

Carrying

Amount

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net

 

Customer, affiliate and advertiser relationships

 

5–9

 

 

$

6,826

 

 

$

(6,807

)

 

$

19

 

Developed websites, technology and patents

 

 

10

 

 

 

1,178

 

 

 

(705

)

 

 

473

 

Trademark, trade name and domain name

 

5–8

 

 

 

1,749

 

 

 

(1,664

)

 

 

85

 

Proprietary user information database and internet traffic

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,146

 

 

 

(1,122

)

 

 

24

 

Total intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

$

10,899

 

 

$

(10,298

)

 

$

601

 

Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from fiveapproximately 3 to ten17 years, using methods of amortization that are expected to reflect the estimated pattern of economic use. The remaining amortization expense will be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.085.10 years. Amortization expense was $0.1 million and $0.7 million for each of the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016, respectively.2019. Amortization expense is recorded within operating expenses as the intangible assets consist of customer-related assets which generate website traffic that the Company considers to be in support of selling and marketing activities. The Company did not write off any fully amortized intangible assets in the first ninethree months of 2017. The change in the gross carrying amount of intangible assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was due to foreign currency translation gains and losses.2020.

The Company expects amortization expense of intangible assets to be as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31:

 

Amortization

Expense

 

 

Amortization

Expense

 

2017 (October 1 – December 31)

 

$

43

 

2018

 

 

109

 

2019

 

 

92

 

2020

 

 

78

 

2020 (April 1 – December 31)

 

$

346

 

2021

 

 

94

 

 

 

461

 

2022

 

 

490

 

2023

 

 

329

 

2024

 

 

319

 

Thereafter

 

 

126

 

 

 

1,645

 

Total

 

$

542

 

 

$

3,590

 

 

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are reviewed annually for impairment or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. The Company did not have any intangible assets other than goodwill with indefinite lives as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2016.2019. There were no indications of impairment as of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, and the Company believes that, as of the balance sheet dates presented, none of the Company’s goodwill or intangible assets was impaired.


6.7. Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

A reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the calculation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share is as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

For the Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,074

 

 

$

(22

)

 

$

3,406

 

 

$

2,329

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock and vested,

     undelivered restricted stock units outstanding

 

 

27,554,586

 

 

 

27,539,655

 

 

 

27,521,244

 

 

 

30,650,164

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock and vested,

     undelivered restricted stock units outstanding

 

 

27,554,586

 

 

 

27,539,655

 

 

 

27,521,244

 

 

 

30,650,164

 

     Effect of potentially dilutive shares (1)

 

 

765,799

 

 

 

 

 

 

754,043

 

 

 

958,059

 

Total weighted average shares of common stock and vested,

     undelivered restricted stock units outstanding and potentially

     dilutive shares

 

 

28,320,385

 

 

 

27,539,655

 

 

 

28,275,287

 

 

 

31,608,223

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per share

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

(0.00

)

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.08

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

(0.00

)

 

$

0.12

 

 

$

0.07

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,207

 

 

$

3,290

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock and vested, undelivered restricted stock units outstanding

 

 

28,003,663

 

 

 

27,804,835

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares of common stock and vested, undelivered restricted stock units outstanding

 

 

28,003,663

 

 

 

27,804,835

 

     Effect of potentially dilutive shares (1)

 

 

436,056

 

 

 

401,118

 

Total weighted average shares of common stock and vested, undelivered restricted stock units outstanding and potentially dilutive shares

 

 

28,439,719

 

 

 

28,205,953

 

Net Income Per Share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.12

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

0.08

 

 

$

0.12

 

 

(1)

In calculating diluted net income (loss) per share, 0.337.5 thousand shares related to outstanding stock options and unvested, undelivered restricted stock units were excluded for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and 0.5 million shares related to outstanding stock options and unvested, undelivered restricted stock units were excluded for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 1.2 million shares related to outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock units were excluded for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, because including them would have been anti-dilutive. Additionally, shares used to calculate diluted net loss per share exclude the 0.8 million shares related to outstanding stock options and restricted stock units from the three months ended September 30, 2016 that would have been dilutive if the Company had reported net income during that period.March 31, 2019.


7.8. Term Loan Agreement

On May 9, 2016,December 24, 2018, the Company entered into a Senior Secured Credit Facilities CreditLoan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Western Alliance Bank as the lender. The Loan Agreement provides for a $25 million term loan (the “Term Loan Agreement”). Under the Term Loan Agreement, the Company borrowed and received $50 million in aggregate principal amount pursuant tofacility with a five-year term loanmaturity date of December 10, 2023 (the “Term Loan”).

The borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement areis secured by a lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company, including a pledge of the stock of certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2017,subsidiaries (limited, in the carrying amountcase of the Term Loan was $34.7 million.

At the Company’s option, the Term Loan Agreement bears interest at either an annual ratestock of 1.50% plus the highercertain foreign subsidiaries of (a) the Prime Rate in effect on such day and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 0.50%, or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 2.50%. The applicable interest rate was 3.74% at September 30, 2017, representing LIBOR plus the applicable margin of 2.50%. Interest expense under the Term Loan Agreement was $1.0 million and $0.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. This includes non-cash interest expense of $81 and $36 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to the amortization of deferred issuance costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company, made principal payments totaling $3.8 million.to no more than 65% of the capital stock of such subsidiaries).

The Term Loan must be repaid quarterly, with applicable interest paid monthly, in the following manner: 1.25% of the initial aggregate borrowings are due and payable each quarter for the first two loan years, 1.88% of the initial aggregate borrowings are due and payable each quarter for the third loan year, and 2.50% of the initial aggregate borrowings are due and payable each quarter for the fourth and fifth loan years. At maturity, all outstanding amounts, including unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest, under the Loan Agreement requireswill be due and payable.

The Term Loan bears interest at a floating per annum rate equal to one and three-eighths percent (1.375%) above the greater of (a) the one-month U.S. LIBOR rate reported in The Wall Street Journal or (b) two percent (2.00%).

9. Leases and Contingencies

On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted Topic 842 Leases using the modified retrospective approach.  The Company recorded operating lease assets (right-of-use assets) of $27.8 million and operating lease liabilities of $30.1 million.  There was no impact to retained earnings upon adoption of Topic 842.

The Company has various non-cancelable lease agreements for certain of our offices with original lease periods expiring between 2019 and 2029. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain we will exercise that option. Leases with a renewal option allow the Company to maintain compliance with certain covenants, including leverage and fixed charge coverage ratio covenants. At September 30, 2017, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Term Loan Agreement.


8. Commitments and Contingencies and Subsequent Events

Operating Leases

The Company conducts its operations in leased office facilities under various noncancelable operating lease agreements that, as amended in October 2017, expire through December 2029.

On October 26, 2017, the Company and Hines Global REIT Riverside Center, LLC (“Hines”) entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the lease agreement for office space in Newton, Massachusetts, dated as of August 4, 2009, by and between the Company and MA-Riverside Project, L.L.C. (predecessor-in-interest to Hines) as amended (the “Newton Lease”). The Third Amendment extendsextend the lease term typically between 1 and 5 years.  When determining the lease term, renewal options reasonably certain of being exercised are included in the lease term.  When determining if a renewal option is reasonably certain of being exercised, the Company considers several economic factors, including but not limited to, December 31, 2029the significance of leasehold improvements incurred on the property, whether the asset is difficult to replace, underlying contractual obligations, or specific characteristics unique to that particular lease that would make it reasonably certain that the Company would exercise such option.  Renewal and preservestermination options were generally not included in the Company’s option to extend thelease term for an additional five (5) year period subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Newton Lease. The Third Amendment reduces the rentable space from approximately 110,000 square feet to approximately 74,000 square feet effective January 1, 2018 and provides the Company with a one-time cash allowance of up to $3.3 million, which may be used by the Company for any purpose. Beginning on January 1, 2018, base monthly rent under the Third Amendment will be $0.3 million. The base rent will increase biennially at a rate averaging approximately 1% per year, beginning on January 1, 2020. The Company remains responsible for certain other costs under the Third Amendment, includingCompany's existing operating expenses and taxes.

The Newton Lease contains rent concessions, which the Company is receiving over the life of the Newton Lease.leases. Certain of the Company’s operating leases include lease incentives andarrangements have discounted rent periods or escalating rent payment amounts andprovisions. Leases with an initial term of twelve months or less are renewable for varying periods. The Company is recognizingnot recorded on the relatedconsolidated balance sheets. We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the termlease term.  Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantee or material restrictive covenants.

As of eachMarch 31, 2020, operating lease taking into account theassets were $25.8 million and operating lease incentives and escalating lease payments. Total rent expense underliabilities were $30.1 million. The maturity of the Company’s leases was approximately $3.4 million and approximately $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  

Future minimumoperating lease payments under the Company’s noncancelable operating leases, as amended,liabilities as of October 26, 2017March 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31:

 

Minimum Lease

Payments

 

2017 (October 1 – December 31)

 

$

1,203

 

2018

 

 

4,218

 

2019

 

 

4,107

 

2020

 

 

3,630

 

2021

 

 

3,734

 

Thereafter

 

 

28,004

 

Total

 

$

44,896

 

 

 

Minimum Lease

 

Years Ending December 31:

 

Payments

 

2020 (March 31, – December 31)

 

$

2,728

 

2021

 

 

4,148

 

2022

 

 

3,779

 

2023

 

 

3,696

 

2024

 

 

3,725

 

Thereafter

 

 

17,760

 

Total future minimum lease payments

 

$

35,836

 

Less imputed interest

 

 

5,765

 

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

30,071

 


 

Included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet:

 

 

 

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

$

2,652

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

 

27,419

 

Total operating lease liabilities

 

$

30,071

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the total lease cost is comprised of the following amounts:

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31, 2020

 

March 31, 2019

 

Operating lease expense

 

$

947

 

$

975

 

Short-term lease expense

 

 

28

 

 

21

 

Total lease expense

 

$

975

 

$

996

 

The following summarizes additional information related to operating leases:

As of

March 31, 2020

Weighted-average remaining lease term — operating leases

5.3

Weighted-average discount rate — operating leases

4

%

If the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate. The Company uses its best judgment when determining the incremental borrowing rate, which is the rate of interest that the Company would have to pay to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term to the lease payments in a similar currency.

Litigation

From time to time and in the ordinary course of business, the Company may be subject to various claims, charges, and litigation. At September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2016,2019, the Company did not have any pending claims, charges, or litigation that it expects would have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

9.10. Stock-Based Compensation

Stock Option and Incentive Plans

In September 1999, the Company approved a stock option plan (the “1999 Plan”) that provided for the issuance of shares of common stock incentives. The 1999 Plan provided for the granting of incentive stock options (“ISOs”), nonqualified stock options (“NSOs”), and stock grants. These incentives were offered to the Company’s employees, officers, directors, consultants, and advisors. Each option is exercisable at such times and subject to such terms as determined by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”); grants generally vest over a four year period, and expire no later than ten years after the grant date.

In April 2007, the Board approved the 2007 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”), which was approved by the stockholders of the Company and became effective upon the consummation of the Company’s IPO in May 2007. Effective upon the consummation of the IPO, no further awards were made pursuant to the 1999 Plan, but any outstanding awards under the 1999 Plan remain in effect and continue to be subject to the terms of the 1999 Plan. The 2007 Plan allowed the Company to grant ISOs, NSOs, stock appreciation rights, deferred stock awards, restricted stock units and other awards. Under the 2007 Plan, stock options could not be granted at less than fair market value on the date of grant, and grants generally vested over a threethree- to four yearfour-year period. Stock options granted under the 2007 Plan expire no later than ten years after the grant date. Additionally, beginning with awards made in August 2015, the Company had the option to direct a net issuance of shares for satisfaction of tax liability with respect to vesting of


awards and delivery of shares. Prior to August 2015, this choice of settlement method was solely at the discretion of the award recipient.

At the inception of the plan, the Company reserved for issuance an aggregate of 2,911,667 shares of common stock under the The 2007 Plan which expired in May 2017. The 2007 Plan was subject to an automatic annual increase of shares on January 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2008, equal to the lesser of (a) 2% of the outstanding number of shares of common stock (on a fully-diluted basis) on the immediately preceding December 31 and (b) such lower number of shares as may be determined by the compensation committee of the Board. The number of shares available for issuance under the 2007 Plan was subject to adjustment in the event of a stock split, stock dividend or other change in capitalization. Additionally, shares that were subject to stock options returned to the 1999 Plan as a result of their expiration, cancellation, or termination were automatically made available for issuance under the 2007 Plan. Approximately 8,224,334 shares were added to the 2007 Plan in accordance with the automatic annual increase and 1999 Plan return provisions.

No new awards may be granted under the 2007 Plan; however, the shares of common stock remaining in the 2007 Plan are available for issuance in connection with previously awarded grants under the 2007 Plan. There are 1,527,87077,500 shares of common stock including 25,000 vested restricted stock units, that remain subject to outstanding stock grants under the 2007 Plan as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.


In March 2017, the Board approved the 2017 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (the “2017 Plan”), which was approved by the stockholders of the Company at the 2017 Annual Meeting and became effective June 16, 2017. The 2017 Plan replaces the Company’s 2007 Plan. On that date, approximately 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance under the 2017 Plan and, generally, shares that are forfeited or canceled from awards under the 2017 Plan also will be available for future awards. Under the 2017 Plan, the Company may grant restricted stock and restricted stock units, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance awards, and other stock-based and cash-based awards. Grants generally vest in equal tranches over a three-year period. Stock options granted under the 2017 Plan expire no later than ten years after the grant date. Shares of stock issued pursuant to restricted stock awards are restricted in that they are not transferable until they vest. Stock underlying awards of restricted stock units are not issued until the units vest. Non-qualified stock options cannot be exercised until they vest. Under the 2017 Plan, all stock options and stock appreciation rights must be granted with an exercise price that is at least equal to the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. The 2017 Plan broadly prohibits the repricing of options and stock appreciation rights without stockholder approval and requires that no dividends or dividend equivalents be paid with respect to options or stock appreciation rights. The 2017 Plan further provides that, in the event any dividends or dividend equivalents are declared with respect to restricted stock, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards and performance awards (referred to as “full-value awards”), they would be subject to the same vesting and forfeiture provisions as the underlying award. There areis a total of 635,0001,363,630 shares of common stock that remain subject to outstanding stock grants under the 2017 Plan as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the grant date fair value of an award.

The expected volatility of options granted has been determined using a weighted average of the historical volatility of the Company’s stock for a period equal to the expected life of the option. The expected life of options has been determined utilizing the “simplified” method. The risk-free interest rate is based on a zero coupon U.S. treasury instrument whose term is consistent with the expected life of the stock options. The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its shares of common stock; therefore, the expected dividend yield is assumed to be zero. The Company applied an estimated annual forfeiture rate based on historical averages in determining the expense recorded in each period.


A summary of the stock option activity under the Company’s plans for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 is presented below:

 

Year-to-Date Activity

 

Options

Outstanding

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

Per Share

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term in

Years

 

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

 

Options

Outstanding

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

Per Share

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term in

Years

 

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2016

 

 

861,380

 

 

$

9.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2019

 

 

140,000

 

 

$

13.14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

10.33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercised

 

 

(103,673

)

 

 

5.44

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cancelled

 

 

(104,087

)

 

 

13.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at September 30, 2017

 

 

673,620

 

 

$

9.43

 

 

 

1.98

 

 

$

2,310

 

Options exercisable at September 30, 2017

 

 

653,620

 

 

$

9.41

 

 

 

1.74

 

 

$

2,277

 

Options vested or expected to vest at September 30, 2017

 

 

671,652

 

 

$

9.43

 

 

 

1.96

 

 

$

2,306

 

Options outstanding at March 31, 2020

 

 

140,000

 

 

$

13.14

 

 

 

5.68

 

 

$

1,208

 

Options exercisable at March 31, 2020

 

 

117,500

 

 

$

11.76

 

 

 

5.00

 

 

$

1,196

 

Options vested or expected to vest at March 31, 2020

 

 

139,548

 

 

$

13.11

 

 

 

5.67

 

 

$

1,208

 

 

During

There were no options exercised during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017, theMarch 31, 2020. The total intrinsic value of options exercised (i.e. the difference between the market price at exercise and the price paid by the employee to exercise the options) was $0.4 million. During$138 thousand during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016, the total intrinsic value of options exercised was $1.8 million.March 31, 2019. The total amount of cash received from exercise of these options was approximately $0.6 million and $4.0 million$23 thousand during the ninethree months ended, September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.March 31, 2019.


Restricted Stock Units

Restricted stock units are valued at the market price of a share of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. A summary of the restricted stock unit activity under the Company’s plans for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 is presented below:

 

Year-to-Date Activity

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

Per Share

 

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

Per Share

 

 

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 

Nonvested outstanding at December 31, 2016

 

 

1,640,790

 

 

$

8.54

 

 

 

 

 

Nonvested outstanding at December 31, 2019

 

 

1,301,130

 

 

$

21.82

 

 

$

 

Granted

 

 

618,826

 

 

 

9.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95,688

 

 

$

21.10

 

 

 

 

Vested

 

 

(759,866

)

 

 

8.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(95,688

)

 

$

21.10

 

 

 

 

Forfeited

 

 

(35,500

)

 

 

9.93

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

0.00

 

 

 

 

Nonvested outstanding at September 30, 2017

 

 

1,464,250

 

 

$

9.12

 

 

$

17,483

 

Nonvested outstanding at March 31, 2020

 

 

1,301,130

 

 

$

21.82

 

 

$

26,816

 

 

The

There were 95,688 restricted stock units with a total grant dategrant-date fair value of $2.0 million that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2020. There were 42,604 restricted stock units with a total grant-date fair value of $0.7 million that vested during each of the ninethat vested during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 was $6.2 million.  March 31, 2019.

As of, September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 there was $12.0$20.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options and restricted stock units, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.11.7 years.

10.11. Stockholders’ Equity

Reserved Common Stock

As of, September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 the Company has reserved 8,676,8762,384,015 shares of common stock for use in settling outstanding options and unvested restricted stock units that have not been issued as well as future awards available for grant under the 2017 Plan.

Tender Offer

On May 10, 2016, the Company commenced a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase up to 8.0 million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 24.8% of the shares of TechTarget’s common stock issued and outstanding at that time, at a price of $7.75 per share.


The Tender Offer expired on June 8, 2016. In accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer, the Company accepted for purchase 5,237,843 shares of its common stock for a purchase price of $7.75 per share, or a total of $40.6 million. Repurchased shares were recorded under the cost method and are reflected as treasury stock in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The total cost of the Tender Offer was $40.8 million, which included approximately $0.2 million in costs directly attributable to the purchase of shares pursuant to the Tender Offer. In connection with the Tender Offer, TCV V, L.P., TCV Member Fund, L.P. (along with TCV V, L.P., referred to as the “TCV Funds”) and TCV Management 2004, L.L.C. (“TCM 2004”), each a related party, collectively tendered 3,379,249 shares of the Company’s common stock in the aggregate. Jay Hoag, a member of the Board at the time of the Tender Offer, was also a member of the general partner of the TCV Funds and a member of TCM 2004, which at the time was estimated to hold more than 5% of the voting securities of the Company. Additionally, Rogram LLC, a related party, tendered 308,713 shares in connection with the Tender Offer. Roger Marino, a member of the Board, indirectly controls shares in Rogram LLC.

Common Stock Repurchase ProgramPrograms and Subsequent Event

In June 2016,November 2018 the Company announced that the Board had authorized a $20$25.0 million stock repurchase program (the “June 2016“November 2018 Repurchase Program”), whereby under which the Company is authorized to repurchase the Company’s common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at prices and in thea manner that may be determined by the Board. During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, themanagement. The Company repurchased 543,328736,760 shares of common stock forat an aggregate purchase price of $5.2approximately $14.8 million during the first quarter of 2020 under the November 2018 Stock Repurchase Program. As of March 31, 2020, funds available under the November 2018 Repurchase Program have been substantially exhausted and the program is now complete.

On May 1, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new two-year $25.0 million stock repurchase program (the “May 2020 Repurchase Program”). Repurchases of the Company's stock under the May 2020 Repurchase Program may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to one or more trading plans. The timing and amount of repurchases, if any, will be determined by the June 2016Company's management at its discretion and be based on a variety of factors such as the market price of the Company's common stock, corporate and contractual requirements, prevailing market and economic conditions and legal requirements. The May 2020 Repurchase Program.Program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.  

Repurchased shares are recorded under the cost method and are reflected as treasury stock in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. All share repurchases were funded with cash on hand.


On May 5, 2017, the Company’s Board reauthorized the common stock repurchase program to allow the Company to use the remaining balance of the unused authorization under the June 2016 Repurchase Program after its original expiration in June 2017. The reauthorized program allows the Company to repurchase its common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at prices and in the manner that may be determined by management. The reauthorized program has no time limit and may be suspended at any time. Additionally, the Company may establish, from time to time, 10b5-1 trading plans that will provide flexibility as it buys back its shares. As of September 30, 2017, the Company had $6.8 million remaining for purchases under the stock repurchase program.

11.12. Income Taxes

The Company’s effective income tax rate before discrete items was 44.7% and 42.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company recognized income tax benefits for discrete items of $0.8 million and of an immaterial amount during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company measures its interim period tax expense using an estimated annual effective tax rate and adjustments for discrete taxable events that occur during the interim period. The estimated annual effective income tax rate is based upon the Company’s estimations of annual pre-tax income, the geographic mix orof pre-tax income, and its interpretations of tax laws. The Company updates the estimate of its annual effective tax rate at the end of each quarterly period. The Company’s practice is to recognize interest and/or penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense.

In the first quarter of 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2016-09, which requires that all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to stock compensation be recognized asrecorded income tax expense or benefit inof $0.9 million for both the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income in the period incurred. The Company recognized $0.5 million of income tax benefits from excess deductions net of shortfalls during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017. As part of adopting ASU 2016-09, the Company recorded deferred tax assets for the federalMarch 31, 2020 and, state excess tax benefit net operating losses in the amount of $0.2 million, with an offsetting entry to retained earnings.March 31, 2019.

12.13. Segment Information

The Company views its operations and manages its business as one operating segment based on factors such as how the Company manages its operations and how its executive management team reviews results and makes decisions on how to allocate resources and assess performance.


Geographic Data

Net sales by campaign target area were as follows (1):

 

For the three months ended

March 31,

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

North America

$

19,881

 

 

$

20,278

 

International

 

11,535

 

 

 

9,694

 

Total

$

31,416

 

 

$

29,972

 

(1)

Net sales to customers by campaign target area is based on the geo-targeted (target audience) location of the campaign.

Net sales to unaffiliated customers by geographic area were as follows:

follows (2):

 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

For the three months ended

March 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

United States

 

$

20,971

 

 

$

19,298

 

 

$

56,955

 

 

$

59,715

 

$

22,437

 

 

$

22,799

 

United Kingdom

 

$

2,922

 

 

$

2,116

 

 

$

8,563

 

 

$

7,515

 

 

3,792

 

 

 

3,037

 

Other international

 

 

4,119

 

 

 

4,336

 

 

 

12,735

 

 

 

12,725

 

 

5,187

 

 

 

4,136

 

Total

 

$

28,012

 

 

$

25,750

 

 

$

78,253

 

 

$

79,955

 

$

31,416

 

 

$

29,972

 

(2)

Net sales to unaffiliated customers by geographic area is based on the customers’ current billing addresses, and does not consider the geo-targeted (target audience) location of the campaign.

 

Long-lived assets by geographic area were as follows:

 

September 30,

2017

 

 

December 31,

2016

 

 

March 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

United States

 

$

97,654

 

 

$

98,330

 

 

$

109,176

 

 

$

102,572

 

International

 

 

5,362

 

 

 

4,972

 

 

 

4,045

 

 

 

4,148

 

Total

 

$

103,016

 

 

$

103,302

 

 

$

113,221

 

 

$

106,720

 

 

Net sales to unaffiliated customers by geographic area is based on the customers’ current billing addresses, and does not consider the geo-targeted (target audience) location of the campaign. Long-lived assets are comprised of property and equipment, net; goodwill; and intangible assets, net. No single country outside of the U.S. accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s long-lived assets during either of these periods.


14. Acquisition

On February 18, 2020, the Company acquired substantially all of the operating assets of Data Science Central LLC, which is a niche digital publishing and media company focused on data science and business analytics for $5.5 million, plus a potential future earnout valued at $.9 million at the time of acquisition.  A $5.0 million cash payment was made at closing, with the remainder due in fiscal year 2021. The earnout is subject to certain revenue growth targets and the payment is adjusted based on actual results. If all targets are met, the total purchase price, including the earnout, shall not exceed $7.5 million which will become payable upon the achievement of certain revenue objectives during the next two years.  


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

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors including those discussed below in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and in the other documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please refer to our “Forward-Looking Statements” section on page 34.40.

Overview

Background

We areTechTarget, Inc. (“we” or “the Company”) is a Delaware corporation incorporated on September 14, 1999. Through continued innovation around our specialized online content for buyers of enterprise information technology (“IT”),solutions we have become a global leader in purchase intent-driven marketing and sales services that deliver business impact for enterprise business-to-business “B2B” technology vendors.companies. Our offerings enable B2B technology vendorscompanies to better identify, reach and influence corporate ITenterprise technology decision makers actively researching specific ITenterprise technology purchases. We improve a vendors’ ability to impact these audiences for business growth using advanced targeting, analytics and data services complemented with customized marketing programs that integrate demand generation, and brand marketing and advertising techniques.

IT professionals haveEnterprise technology has become increasingly specialized, and because each of the websites within our network of over 140 websites focuses on a specific IT sectoraddress every major enterprise technology segment such as storage, security, or networking, ITand business applications.  Enterprise technology and business professionals rely on us for key decision support information tailored to their specific areas of responsibility.

We enable ITenterprise technology and business professionals to navigate the complex and rapidly-changing ITenterprise technology landscape where purchasing decisions can have significant financial and operational consequences. Our content strategy includes three primary sources which ITenterprise technology and business professionals use to assist them in their pre-purchase research: independent content provided by our professionals, vendor-generated content provided by our customers and user-generated,member-generated, or peer-to-peer, content. In addition to utilizing our independent editorial content, registered members appreciate the ability to deepen their pre-purchase research by accessing the extensive vendor supplied content available across our website network. Likewise, these members derive significant additional value from the ability our network provides to seamlessly interact with and contribute to information exchanges in a given field.

We had approximately 20.020.8 million and 17.720.2 million registered members – our “audiences” – as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019 respectively. While the size of our registered usermember base does not provide direct insight into our customer numbers or our revenues, the value of our services sold to our customers is a direct result of the breadth and reach of this content footprint. This footprint creates the opportunity for our clientscustomers to gain business leverage by targeting our audiences through customized marketing programs. Likewise, the behavior exhibited by these audiences enables us to provide our customers with data products to improve their marketing and sales efforts. The targeted nature of our usermember base enables IT vendorsB2B technology companies to reach a specialized audience efficiently because our content is highly segmented and aligned with the IT vendors’B2B technology companies’ specific products. With it, we have developed a broad customer base and, nowin 2020 expect to deliver marketing and sales services programs to approximately 1,300 customers annually.1,400 customers.

Executive Summary

Our Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are witnessing the far-reaching impact that COVID-19 is having on our employees, customers, vendors, members, stockholders, and other stakeholders as well as the global economy and society at large. While we have responded proactively to address the effects of COVID-19 and to mitigate its potential impacts to our business, including through the elimination of all non-essential travel, transitioning our entire workforce to a remote work environment, and enhancing access to certain health and safety resources for our employees, beginning in March, 2020 we saw certain customers extend their normal sales cycles and budget shifts as some customers moved from long-term commitments to shorter term marketing campaigns as they began to navigate through the pandemic.  To date,


we have only experienced a handful of cancellations but we continue to stay close to our customers to ensure they are continuing to see ROI.  New customer acquisition became harder as some potential customers were less apt to spend on new products or services.

We believe our strong financial position provides us with the flexibility to weather this period of economic uncertainty and the opportunity to respond quickly to our customers with the content and services they expect. However, the restrictive measures local, state, and federal governments (including in the other countries in which we operate) have implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including restrictions on the operation of non-essential businesses, shelter in place orders, travel restrictions, quarantines, school closures, and other community response and social distancing policies and guidelines, will continue to affect the way we and our customers conduct and operate our respective businesses. We remain open and continue to provide the content and services that are important to our customers. Moreover, our dedicated employees continue to collaborate with each other and our customers and their sales and marketing teams, to deliver high quality, impactful campaigns. While we will continue to actively monitor government restrictions impacting our business and remain focused on business continuity, including reducing expenses and managing liquidity, given the fluid nature of COVID-19, the uncertainty of its duration, the potential for resurgence and the unknown effects of potential future government actions in response to COVID-19, we cannot estimate duration or magnitude of its impact on the global economy, our business or our financial results.  

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We finished the first quarter of 2020 in a strong financial position. As of March 31, 2020, our balance sheet included:

Cash and investments:                           $45.2 million

Current portion debt:              $1.4 million

Long-term portion debt:$22.0 million

Our remaining debt obligation for 2020, including required interest payments, is approximately $1.5 million.  We generated $9.6 million in cash from operations during the three months ended March 31, 2020. We expect to be able to maintain adequate liquidity to satisfy our cash needs as we navigate through the current environment, although we could experience significant fluctuations in our cash flows from period to period. If necessary, we may take steps to preserve adequate liquidity, including through accessing capital markets and other sources of external financing. After the easing of governmental restrictions and the end of the COVID-19 crisis, we could experience further fluctuations in our results of operations and cash flows resulting from the ongoing global impacts of the crisis and our customers’ realignment of their marketing and sales budgets.

Our priorities remain to ensure the health and safety of our employees, customers, vendors, members, stockholders, and other stakeholders, while delivering our content and services to our customers around the world, continuing to drive long-term growth.

Impacts on Future Financial Results

At the beginning of 2020, we expected the strong demand we saw in 2019 to continue.  However, beginning in March, we saw certain customers extend their normal sales cycles and budget shifts as some customers moved from long-term commitments to shorter term marketing campaigns as they began to navigate through the pandemic. This trend continued into April and through the date of this report. We expect the adverse impacts to result in lower revenue as we and our customers work through the duration of the pandemic. The impact COVID-19 will have on our 2020 results remains uncertain.  We continue to evaluate the impacts the pandemic will have on our business.

Quarter ended March 31, 2020 Financial Results

Our revenues for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017 declined approximately 2%March 31, 2020 increased by $1.4 million, or 5%, to $78.3$31.4 million, compared with $30.0 million, during the same period in 2016. IT Deal AlertTM2019. Priority Engine revenues were up 58%increased to more than $12.6 million in the first ninethree months of 2017,2020, compared to the first ninethree months of 2016, and quarterly IT Deal Alert revenues topped $10 million for the second consecutive quarter. Revenues from our Priority EngineTM and Deal DataTM products were up 130% in the first nine months of 2017, compared to the first nine months of 2016, and the number of IT Deal Alert customers in the first nine months of 2017 was up approximately 60% from the first nine months of 2016. We had 62 new Priority Engine customers in the third quarter of 2017 and we had a successful launch of Priority Engine outside North America in the first quarter of 2017, with 91 international customers utilizing the service in the third quarter of 2017.  2019.

We continue to have success selling longer term deals and, in the third quarterlonger-term contracts of 2017, 23% of our online revenue was derived from longer term contracts.approximately twelve months. The amount of revenue that we derived from longer termlonger-term contracts in the thirdfirst quarter of 2017 increased more than 70%24%, compared to the amount that we recognized in the thirdfirst quarter of 2016.  2019.


The news on IT Deal Alert has been consistently positive,We continue to benefit from our customers’ increasing demand for purchase intent data to fuel their sales and we are also seeing stabilizationmarketing outreach. Another important factor in our core online revenues. While core online revenue was down 21% in the first nine months of 2017, comparedtrajectory relates to the first nine monthsevolving way our customers use our purchase intent data relative to our offerings. Our offerings help customers identify “in-market” prospects for their products and services – our offerings help them reach, influence, and activate these prospects. A growing number of 2016, the rate of decline has been moderating over the course ofcustomers purchase “always on” programs from us that combine offerings to identify and influence active buyers throughout the year. Our core revenues declined $1.4 millionThe growth in the nine-month period from ten


major globalour longer-term revenue component is evidence of our continued traction for these types of integrated programs. Additionally, Customers use our offerings to support quarterly sales and marketing campaigns. These purchases are more fluid – customers a number of which have been involved in large-scale corporate transactions that have negatively affected their marketing spend. Core revenues from the four accounts that are transitioning through complex post-merger consolidation and integration transactions were down approximately 40% in the first nine months. While this situation is beyond our control and our visibility here is limited, our experience has shown that after the corporate consolidation and integration process completed, marketing budgets tend to recover. If history holds true, those four accounts may perform better in the remaining quarter of this year. The declinestype may focus more on offerings in revenues from these major customers also contributeda particular campaign, and shift objectives as opposed to the results of our online international geo-targeted revenues, where our target audience is outside North America (“International”), which nevertheless increased 5% compared to the first nine months of the prior year.an “always on” program.

As indicated, onlineOur international geo-targeted revenues, where our target audience is outside North America (“International”), increased 5%19% for the first ninethree months of 2017,ended March 31, 2020, compared with the prior year period, driven by International IT Deal Alert growth, partially offset by a decrease in core online sales, primarily to our largest customers, which was offset in part by International IT Deal Alert growth. The weakness in core online continues to be distributed across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”), Asia Pacific (“APAC”) and Latin America.period.

Gross profit percentage was 75%74% and 70%77% for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, respectively. Online grossGross profit increased by $3.7$0.3 million, primarily attributablemainly due to the increase in online revenues as compared to the same period a year ago. Events gross profit decreased by $0.8 million as a result of the decreased events revenues as compared to the same period in the prior year. As we announced on February 14, 2017, we have phased out our events products.

Business Trends

The following discussion highlights key trends affecting our business.

Macro-economic Conditions and Industry Trends.  Because most of our customers are IT vendors, the success of our business is intrinsically linkednot including items relating to the health, and subject to the market conditions, of the IT industry. In the three months ended September 30, 2017, we did not see any meaningful improvementglobal pandemic, which is discussed in the IT market and many of our customers continue to be revenue-challenged. This fact, coupled with some of our largest clients’ corporate post-merger consolidation and integration efforts, as well as caution because of foreign currency concerns, has continued to put pressure on marketing budgets. Our growth continues to be driven in large part by the return on the investments we made in our data analytics suite of products, IT Deal Alert, which continues to drive market share gains for us. While we will continue to invest in this growth area, management will also continue to carefully control discretionary spending such as travel and entertainment, and the filling of new and replacement positions, in an effort to maintain profit margins and cash flows.further detail above.

Brexit. The announcement of the results of the United Kingdom’s June 2016 referendum, in which voters approved an exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union, commonly referred to as “Brexit,” has resulted in significant general economic uncertainty as well as volatility in global stock markets and currency exchange rate fluctuations. OnIn March 29, 2017, the United Kingdom formally notifiedserved notice to the European UnionCouncil under Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty of its intention to withdraw pursuant to Article 50from the European Union. As of January 30, 2020, the Lisbon Treaty. Secretary of State for ExitingUnited Kingdom’s membership in the European Union David Daviswas terminated and European Union Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier commenced exit negotiations on June 19, 2017 and continuean eleven month transition period began which will allow time for a free trade agreement to meet to negotiatebe negotiated. If no agreement can be reached at the termsend of this transition period, it could mean that the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from, and outline its future relationship with, the European Union While both parties have reported constructive progress with respectKingdom will face tariffs on goods traveling to the negotiationsEU. Brexit could subject us to date, continued uncertainty remainsnew regulatory costs and compliance obligations (including regarding the termstreatment and transfer of personal data). The full effect of Brexit remains uncertain and depends on any agreements the United Kingdom’s new partnership withKingdom may make to retain access to the European Union and its member states. TheEU market. Moreover, the overall impact of Brexit may create further global economic uncertainty, which may cause a subset of our customers to more closely monitor their costs in the affected region. Our revenuesrevenue generated from customers who have billing addresses within the United Kingdom werewas approximately 10%  of our total revenues for eachboth periods ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

Product –Purchase intent data continues to drive our product road strategy.  During 2020, we intend to make our purchase intent data more readily available for salespersons at our customers, focusing on connectivity, ROI metrics and attribution.  Additionally, we will be focusing on extending the market reach of our purchase intent data, with a Priority Engine offering (Priority Engine Express) tailored for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.SMB market.  We continue to anticipate Priority Engine Express will ramp in the back half of 2020.

Customer Demographics. In the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020, online revenues from ten majorour legacy global customers, which generally have the mostsignificant international exposure, increaseddecreased approximately 7%6% compared to the same period a year ago. Although we have historically reported a group of 12 major global customers, due to mergers and consolidations, this group has been reduced to ten. Online revenuesRevenues from our mid-sized customers (our largest 100 customers, excluding those companies we consider our ten majorthe legacy global customers whodescribed above, which generally have less exposure internationally) increased by approximately 14%3% compared to the same period a year ago. Online revenuesRevenues attributable to our smallerremaining customers, which tend to be venture capital-backed start-ups that primarily operate in North America, increased by approximately 37%20% over the prior year period. All three customer segments continued to report a challenging environment, and this translated into our customers remaining cautious with their marketing expenditures.


Our key strategic initiatives include:

GeographicGeographic. During the three months ended, September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 approximately 31%29% of our online revenues were derived from International campaigns.    International marketing budgets continue to be challenged by the effects of the strong dollar and the uncertainty caused by Brexit. International results were also impacted by the large corporate post-merger consolidation and integration efforts noted above. We rolled out Priority Engine™ in Europe in the third quarter of 2016, and we launched Priority Engine in APAC during the fourth quarter of 2016.

Product – IT Deal Alert revenues were approximately $13.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2017, up from approximately $7.3 million in the same period in 2016. This includes International IT Deal Alert revenues of $3.5 million, which is also included in International revenues as discussed above. In the third quarter of 2017, we had over 600 active customers utilizing our IT Deal Alert products and services, up from 370 customers in the third quarter of 2016. We expect IT Deal Alert to continue to be a meaningful growth driver through 2017.


Our core online revenues were down 14% in the third quarter of 2017 compared to the third quarter of 2016, which was disproportionately driven by our largest customers.  

Sources of Revenues

Revenue changes for the three and nine month periodsperiod ended, September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 as compared to the same periodsperiod in 2016, were as follows:2019, are shown in the table below. See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements for additional information on our revenues.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

2017 vs. 2016

 

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

 

2017 vs. 2016

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

change

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

Total Online

 

$

28,012

 

 

$

24,247

 

 

 

16

%

 

$

78,085

 

 

$

76,242

 

 

 

2

%

Total Online by Geographic Area:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America IT Deal Alert

 

 

9,953

 

 

 

5,895

 

 

 

69

%

 

 

26,563

 

 

 

18,629

 

 

 

43

%

North America Core Online

 

 

9,374

 

 

 

10,644

 

 

 

(12

)%

 

 

26,444

 

 

 

33,683

 

 

 

(21

)%

Total North America Online

 

 

19,327

 

 

 

16,539

 

 

 

17

%

 

 

53,007

 

 

 

52,312

 

 

 

1

%

International:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International IT Deal Alert

 

 

3,451

 

 

 

1,381

 

 

 

150

%

 

 

8,869

 

 

 

3,850

 

 

 

130

%

International Core Online

 

 

5,234

 

 

 

6,327

 

 

 

(17

)%

 

 

16,209

 

 

 

20,080

 

 

 

(19

)%

Total International Online

 

 

8,685

 

 

 

7,708

 

 

 

13

%

 

 

25,078

 

 

 

23,930

 

 

 

5

%

Total Online by Product:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

IT Deal Alert:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America IT Deal Alert

 

 

9,953

 

 

 

5,895

 

 

 

69

%

 

 

26,563

 

 

 

18,629

 

 

 

43

%

International IT Deal Alert

 

 

3,451

 

 

 

1,381

 

 

 

150

%

 

 

8,869

 

 

 

3,850

 

 

 

130

%

Total IT Deal Alert

 

 

13,404

 

 

 

7,276

 

 

 

84

%

 

 

35,432

 

 

 

22,479

 

 

 

58

%

Core Online:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Core Online

 

 

9,374

 

 

 

10,644

 

 

 

(12

)%

 

 

26,444

 

 

 

33,683

 

 

 

(21

)%

International Core Online

 

 

5,234

 

 

 

6,327

 

 

 

(17

)%

 

 

16,209

 

 

 

20,080

 

 

 

(19

)%

Total Core Online

 

 

14,608

 

 

 

16,971

 

 

 

(14

)%

 

 

42,653

 

 

 

53,763

 

 

 

(21

)%

Total Events

 

$

 

 

$

1,503

 

 

 

(100

)%

 

$

168

 

 

$

3,713

 

 

 

(95

)%

Total Revenues

 

$

28,012

 

 

$

25,750

 

 

 

9

%

 

$

78,253

 

 

$

79,955

 

 

 

(2

)%

 

For the Three Months ended

March 31,

 

Percent Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

 

North America

$

19,881

 

 

$

20,278

 

-2%

 

International

 

11,535

 

 

 

9,694

 

19%

 

Total

$

31,416

 

 

$

29,972

 

5%

 

 

We sell customized marketing programs to IT vendorsB2B technology companies targeting a specific audience within a particular ITenterprise technology or business sector or sub-sector. We maintain multiple points of contact with our customers to provide support throughout their organizations and their customers’ ITenterprise technology sales cycles. As a result, our customers often run multiple advertising programs with us in order to target their desired audience of ITenterprise technology and business professionals more effectively. There are multiple factors that can impact our customers’ marketing and advertising objectives and spending with us, including but not limited to, ITenterprise technology product launches, increases or decreases to their advertising budgets, the timing of key industry marketing events, responses to competitor activities and efforts to address specific marketing objectives such as creating brand awareness or generating sales leads. Our products and services are generally delivered under short-term contracts that run for the length of a given program, typically less than sixnine months. In 2016, we beganWe continue to enter into longer termlonger-term contracts with certain customers, and in the quarter ended, September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 approximately 23%39% of our online revenues were from longer termlonger-term contracts of approximately 12twelve months.   In the three months ended September 30, 2017, demand generation and brand advertising remained our


primary sources of revenues, while data analytics-driven intelligence solutions, driven by growth in our IT Deal Alert products and services, contributed approximately 48% of online revenues as compared with approximately 30% for the same period in 2016.

Online revenues represented 100% of total revenues for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 94% and 95% of the total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. As previously disclosed, we have phased out our events product line.

Product and Service Offerings

We use our online offerings to provide IT vendorsB2B technology companies with numerous touch points to identify, reach and influence key ITenterprise technology decision makers. The following is a description of the products and services we offer:

Online

IT Deal Alert. IT Deal Alert is a suite of products and services for IT vendorsB2B technology companies that leverages the detailed purchase intent data that we collect about end-user ITenterprise technology organizations. Through proprietary scoring methodologies, we use this insight to help our customers identify and prioritize accounts whose content consumption around specific ITenterprise technology topics indicates that they are “in-market” for a particular product or service. We also use the data directly to identify and further profile accounts’ upcoming purchase plans.

IT Deal Alert: Qualified Sales OpportunitiesPriority Engine™.™. Qualified Sales Opportunities is a product that profiles specific in-progress purchase projects, including information on scope and purchase considerations, in approximately 150 technology-specific segments.

IT Deal Alert: Priority Engine. Priority Engine is a subscription service powered by our Activity Intelligence™Intelligence platform, which integrates with leading customer relationship management and marketing automation platforms from salesforce.com, Marketo, Inc., Eloqua, Pardot, Hubspot, and Integrate. The service delivers information that enables marketers and sales personnel to identify and understand accounts and individuals actively researching new technology purchases and then to engage those active prospects within the organizations that are relevant to the purchase. We sell this service in approximately 200 technology-specific segments which our customers use for demand generation, account-based marketing and other marketing and sales activities. Priority Engine is also available with specific geographic focus, bringing the total available segments to over 300.

IT Qualified Sales Opportunities™. Qualified Sales Opportunities is a product that profiles specific in-progress purchase projects, including information on scope and purchase considerations, in approximately 80 technology-specific segments.

Deal Alert: Deal DataData™.™. Deal Data is a customized solution aimed at sales intelligence and data scientist functions within our customer organizations. It renders our Activity Intelligence data into one-time offerings directly consumable by the customer's internal applications.

IT Deal Alert: TechTarget Research™. TechTarget Research is a subscription product that sources proprietary information about purchase transactions from IT professionals who are making or have recently completed these purchases. The offering provides data on market trends, pricing dynamics and vendor win/loss and displacement trends.


Core Online.Demand Solutions. Our core online offerings enable our customers to reach and influence prospective buyers through content marketing programs designed to generate demand for their solutions, and through display advertising and other brand programs that influence consideration by prospective buyers.

Demand Solutions. Our suite of demand solutions offerings This allows IT vendorsB2B technology companies to maximize return on investment by capturing sales leads from the distribution and promotion of content to our audience of ITenterprise technology and business professionals. All of our demand solutions campaigns offer the Activity Intelligence Dashboard, a tool that gives our customers’ marketers and sales representatives a near real-time view of their prospects including insights on the research activities of technology buying teams at the individual, team and account levels. Demand solutions offerings may also include an additional service, TechTarget Re-Engage™, which helps both technology marketers and their sales teams to identify highly active prospects, detect emerging projects, retarget interested buying teams, and accelerate engagement with specific accounts.

Our demand solutions offerings may also include the following program components:

White Papers. White papers are technical documents created by IT vendorsB2B technology companies to describe business or technical problems which are addressed by the vendors’ products or services. In a program that includes demand solutions, we post white papers on our relevant websites and our usersmembers receive targeted promotions about these content assets. Prior to viewing white papers, our registered members and visitors supply their corporate contact information and agree to receive further information from the vendor. The corporate contact and other qualification information for these leads are supplied to the vendor in near real time through our proprietary lead management software.


Webcasts, Podcasts, Videocasts and Virtual Trade Shows. Webcasts, podcasts, videocasts, virtual trade shows and similar content bring informational sessions directly to attendees’ desktops and mobile devices. As is the case with white papers, our members supply their corporate contact and qualification information to the webcast, podcast, videocast or virtual trade show sponsor when they view or download the content. Sponsorship includes access to the registrant information and visibility before, during and after the event.

Webcasts, Podcasts, Videocasts and Virtual Trade Shows. Webcasts, podcasts, videocasts, virtual trade shows and similar content bring informational sessions directly to attendees’ desktops and mobile devices. As is the case with white papers, our users supply their corporate contact and qualification information to the webcast, podcast, videocast or virtual trade show sponsor when they view or download the content. Sponsorship includes access to the registrant information and visibility before, during and after the event.

Content SponsorshipsSponsorships. . IT vendors,B2B technology companies, or groups of vendors, pay us to sponsor independent editorially created content vehicles on specific technology topics where the registrant information is then provided to all participating sponsors. In some cases, these vehicles are supported by multiple sponsors in a single segment, with the registrant information provided to all participating sponsors. Because these offerings are editorially driven, our customers get the benefit of association with independently created content as well as access to sales leads that are researching the topic.

Brand Solutions.Solutions. Our suite of brand solutions offerings provides IT vendorsB2B technology companies exposure to targeted audiences of ITenterprise technology and business professionals actively researching information related to their products and services. We leverage our Activity Intelligence product framework to enable significant segmentation and targeting of specific audiences that can be accessed through these programs. Components of brand programs may include: On-Network Branding. These offerings enable our customers to influence prospective buyers through display advertising purchased on the websites we operate. Programs may include specific sites or audience segments across our sites.

On-Network Branding.Branding. These offerings enable our customers to influence prospective buyers through display advertising purchased on the websites we operate. Programs may include specific sites or audience segments across our sites.

Off-Network Branding. Our Off-Network offerings allow our customers to influence prospective buyers through display advertising when they are visiting other websites on the internet. We identify audience segments that can be targeted based on their activity and demonstrated interests against our content and websites, and offer an array of audience extension and retargeting solutions that leverage Activity Intelligence.

Microsites and Related Formats.Formats. We have a range of solutions that create stand-alone websites for IT vendors,B2B Technology Companies, or “embedded” websites that exist within the context of our existing websites, to enable a more immersive experience for ITenterprise technology and business professionals with the content and brand messaging of the vendor.

Custom Content Creation.Creation. We will at times create white papers, case studies, webcasts or videos to our customers’ specifications through our Custom Content team. These customized content assets are then promoted to our audience within both demand solutions and brand solutions programs.

Events

Historically, we have operated a select numberOur suite of face-to-face events,demand solutions offerings allows B2B technology companies to maximize return on investment by capturing sales leads from the majoritydistribution and promotion of which were free to IT professionals and were sponsored by IT vendors. Events revenues represented 6% and 5% of total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. In 2017, we ceased to offer these servicescontent to our customersaudience of enterprise technology and instead focusbusiness professionals. Our demand solutions campaigns typically offer the Activity Intelligence Dashboard, a tool that gives our effortscustomers’ marketers and sales representatives a near real-time view of their prospects including insights on enhancing our data driven product offerings and working with our customers to gain the fullest advantage that our data-driven products can offer.research activities


Cost of Revenues, Operating Expenses, and Other

Expenses consist of cost of online and event revenues, selling and marketing, product development, general and administrative, depreciation and amortization, of intangible assets, and interest and other expense, net. Personnel-related costs are a significant component of each of these expense categories except for depreciation and amortization and except for interest and other expense, net.

Cost of Online Revenues. Cost of online revenues consistconsists primarily of: salaries and related personnel costs; member acquisition expenses (primarily keyword purchases from leading internet search sites); freelance writer expenses; website hosting costs; vendor expenses associated with the delivery of webcast, podcast, videocast and similar content, and other offerings; stock-based compensation expenses; facility expenses, and other related overhead.

Cost of Events Revenues. Cost of events revenues consist primarily of: direct expenses, including site, food and beverages for the event attendees and event speaker expenses; salaries and related personnel costs; travel-related expenses; facility expenses, and other related overhead.

Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of: salaries and related personnel costs; sales commissions; travel-related expenses; stock-based compensation expenses; facility expenses and other related overhead. Sales commissions are recorded as expense when earned by the employee, based on recorded revenues.


Product Development. Product development includes the creation and maintenance of our network of websites, advertiser offerings and technical infrastructure. Product development expense consists primarily of salaries and related personnel costs; stock-based compensation expenses; facility expenses, and other related overhead.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel costs; facility expenses and related overhead; accounting, legal and other professional fees; and stock-based compensation expenses.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation expense consists of the depreciation of our property and equipment and other capitalized assets. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, ranging from twothree to tentwelve years.

Amortization of Intangible Assets. Amortization of intangible assets expense consists of the amortization of intangible assets recorded in connection with our acquisitions. Separable intangible assets that are not deemed to have an indefinite life are amortized over their estimated useful lives, which range from five2 to ten17 years, using methods that are expected to reflect the estimated pattern of economic use.

Interest and Other Income (Expense), Net. Interest and other expense, net consists primarily of interest costs and the related amortization of deferred issuance costs on amounts borrowed under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities CreditLoan and Security Agreement for a term loan (“Term Loan(the “Loan Agreement”) with Western Alliance Bank and amortization of premiums on our investments, less any interest income earned on cash, cash equivalents, and short-term and long-term investments. We historically have invested our cash in money market accounts, municipal bonds, government agency bonds, U.SU.S. Treasury securities and corporate bonds. Other expense, net consists of non-operating gains or losses, primarily related to realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses on trade assets and liabilities.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates

The discussion of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S.). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenues, long-lived assets, goodwill, allowance for doubtful accounts, stock-based compensation, contingent liabilities, self-insurance accruals and income taxes. We based our estimates of the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable. In some cases, changes in the accounting estimates are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Our critical accounting policies are those that affect our more significant judgments used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A description of our critical accounting policies and estimates is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2019. Other than those noted in the “Accounting Guidance Adopted in 2017” section in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements, there were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the first ninethree months of 2017.2020.


Income Taxes

We are subject to income taxes in both the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, and we use estimates in determining our provision for income taxes. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using statutory rates.

Our deferred tax assets are comprised primarily of book to tax differences on stock-based compensation and timing of deductions for deferred rent expense, accrued expenses, depreciation, and amortization. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we had stateforeign net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of approximately $1.3 million which expire at various dates through 2033. We also had foreign NOL carryforwards of $1.0$0.2 million, which may be used to offset future taxable income in foreign jurisdictions until they expire at various dates through 2021. The deferred tax assets related to the foreign NOL carryforwards have been fully offset by a valuation allowance. indefinitely.


Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our results of operations for the periods indicated, including percentage of total revenues:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

$

28,012

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

24,247

 

 

 

94

%

 

$

78,085

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

76,242

 

 

 

95

%

Events

 

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

168

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

3,713

 

 

 

5

%

Total revenues

 

 

28,012

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

25,750

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

78,253

 

 

 

100

%

 

 

79,955

 

 

 

100

%

Cost of revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

 

6,951

 

 

 

25

%

 

 

6,889

 

 

 

27

%

 

 

20,931

 

 

 

27

%

 

 

20,360

 

 

 

25

%

Events

 

 

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

723

 

 

 

3

%

 

 

41

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

2,049

 

 

 

3

%

Total cost of revenues

 

 

6,951

 

 

 

25

%

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

30

%

 

 

20,972

 

 

 

27

%

 

 

22,409

 

 

 

28

%

Gross profit

 

 

21,061

 

 

 

75

%

 

 

18,138

 

 

 

70

%

 

 

57,281

 

 

 

73

%

 

 

57,546

 

 

 

72

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing

 

 

11,568

 

 

 

41

%

 

 

11,243

 

 

 

44

%

 

 

33,006

 

 

 

42

%

 

 

33,331

 

 

 

42

%

Product development

 

 

2,209

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

2,074

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

6,168

 

 

 

8

%

 

 

6,027

 

 

 

8

%

General and administrative

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

9,542

 

 

 

12

%

 

 

9,392

 

 

 

12

%

Depreciation

 

 

1,065

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

951

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

3,249

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

2,987

 

 

 

4

%

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

44

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

183

 

 

 

1

%

 

 

126

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

718

 

 

 

1

%

Total operating expenses

 

 

18,174

 

 

 

65

%

 

 

17,589

 

 

 

68

%

 

 

52,091

 

 

 

67

%

 

 

52,455

 

 

 

66

%

Operating income

 

 

2,887

 

 

 

10

%

 

 

549

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

5,190

 

 

 

7

%

 

 

5,091

 

 

 

6

%

Interest and other expense, net

 

 

(190

)

 

 

(1

)%

 

 

(471

)

 

 

(2

)%

 

 

(447

)

 

 

(1

)%

 

 

(1,037

)

 

 

(1

)%

Income before provision for income

   taxes

 

 

2,697

 

 

 

10

%

 

 

78

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

4,743

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

4,054

 

 

 

5

%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

623

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

100

 

 

 

0

%

 

 

1,337

 

 

 

2

%

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

2

%

Net income (loss)

 

$

2,074

 

 

 

7

%

 

$

(22

)

 

 

(0

)%

 

$

3,406

 

 

 

4

%

 

$

2,329

 

 

 

3

%

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Revenues

 

$

31,416

 

 

 

100

%

 

$

29,972

 

 

 

100

%

Cost of revenues

 

 

8,151

 

 

 

26

%

 

 

7,012

 

 

 

23

%

Gross profit

 

 

23,265

 

 

 

74

%

 

 

22,960

 

 

 

77

%

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing

 

 

12,949

 

 

 

41

%

 

 

12,446

 

 

 

42

%

Product development

 

 

2,032

 

 

 

6

%

 

 

1,987

 

 

 

7

%

General and administrative

 

 

3,355

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

3,022

 

 

 

10

%

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

4

%

 

 

1,130

 

 

 

4

%

Total operating expenses

 

 

19,681

 

 

 

63

%

 

 

18,585

 

 

 

62

%

Operating income

 

 

3,584

 

 

 

11

%

 

 

4,375

 

 

 

15

%

Interest and other expense, net

 

 

(469

)

 

 

(1

)%

 

 

(137

)

 

 

(0

)%

Income before provision for income taxes

 

 

3,115

 

 

 

10

%

 

 

4,238

 

 

 

14

%

Provision for income taxes

 

 

908

 

 

 

3

%

 

 

948

 

 

 

3

%

Net income

 

$

2,207

 

 

 

7

%

 

$

3,290

 

 

 

11

%

Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016March 31, 2019

Revenues

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

$

28,012

 

 

$

24,247

 

 

$

3,765

 

 

 

16

%

Events

 

 

 

 

 

1,503

 

 

 

(1,503

)

 

 

(100

)

Total revenues

 

$

28,012

 

 

$

25,750

 

 

$

2,262

 

 

 

9

%

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Increase

 

Percent

Change

 

Revenues

 

$

31,416

 

 

$

29,972

 

$

1,444

 

 

5

%

 

Online. The increase in online revenues is primarily attributable to an increase of $6.1 million in revenues from our IT Deal Alert product offerings, partially offset by a decrease in core online revenues.

Events. The decrease in events revenues iswas due to our decision to cease offering these services to our customers during 2017.increasing their spend for data driven marketing products.  Priority Engine™ revenues were up 12% in the three months ended March 31, 2020.


Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Cost of revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

$

6,951

 

 

$

6,889

 

 

$

62

 

 

 

1

%

Events

 

 

 

 

 

723

 

 

 

(723

)

 

 

(100

)

Total cost of revenues

 

$

6,951

 

 

$

7,612

 

 

$

(661

)

 

 

(9

)%

Gross profit

 

$

21,061

 

 

$

18,138

 

 

$

2,923

 

 

 

16

%

Gross profit percentage

 

 

75

%

 

 

70

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Cost of revenues

 

$

8,151

 

 

$

7,012

 

 

$

1,139

 

 

 

16

%

Gross profit

 

$

23,265

 

 

$

22,960

 

 

$

305

 

 

 

1

%

Gross profit percentage

 

 

74

%

 

 

77

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Online Revenues. Cost of online revenues remained relatively flat in the third quarter of 2017 compared with the same period the prior year, with a slight increase in employee-related costs offset by decreases to certain marketing and product-related costs.


Cost of Events Revenues. The decrease in cost of events revenues was due to both decreases in variable direct and employee-related costs and the decrease in the number of events that we conducted as a result of phasing out our events products.

Gross Profit. Our gross profit is equal to the difference between our revenues and our cost of revenues for the period. Gross profit percentage was 75%74% for the third quarterfirst three months of 20172020 and 70%77% for the third quarterfirst three months of 2016. Online gross2019. Gross profit increased by $3.7$0.3 million in the third quarter of 2017, asthree months ended March 31, 2020 compared to the same period in 2016,2019, primarily attributable to the increase in online revenues as compared to the same period a year ago. Online gross profit percentage increased to 75% in the third quarter of 2017 from 72% in the third quarter of 2016. Because the majority of our costs are labor-related, we expect our gross profit to fluctuate from period to period depending on the total revenues for the period. We expect the phase out of our events products to have a positive impact on our gross profit and gross profit percentage going forward.

Operating Expenses and Other

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing

 

$

11,568

 

 

$

11,243

 

 

$

325

 

 

 

3

%

 

$

12,949

 

 

$

12,446

 

 

$

503

 

 

 

4

%

Product development

 

 

2,209

 

 

 

2,074

 

 

 

135

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

2,032

 

 

 

1,987

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

2

%

General and administrative

 

 

3,288

 

 

 

3,138

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

3,355

 

 

 

3,022

 

 

 

333

 

 

 

11

%

Depreciation

 

 

1,065

 

 

 

951

 

 

 

114

 

 

 

12

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

44

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

(139

)

 

 

(76

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,345

 

 

 

1,130

 

 

 

215

 

 

 

19

%

Total operating expenses

 

$

18,174

 

 

$

17,589

 

 

$

585

 

 

 

3

%

 

$

19,681

 

 

$

18,585

 

 

$

1,096

 

 

 

36

%

Interest and other expense, net

 

$

(190

)

 

$

(471

)

 

$

281

 

 

 

(60

)%

 

$

(469

)

 

$

(137

)

 

$

(332

)

 

 

(242

)%

Provision for income taxes

 

$

623

 

 

$

100

 

 

$

523

 

 

 

523

%

 

$

908

 

 

$

948

 

 

$

(40

)

 

 

(4

)%

 

Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses increased for the three months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to an increase in variable compensation-related expenses.

Product Development. Product development expense increased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared with the same period the prior year, due to a reduction in the amount of development costs that were capitalized year over yearMarch 31, 2020, as some resources were allocated to non-capitalized projects.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expense increased slightly for the three months ended September 30, 2017, compared to the same period in 20162019, primarily due to an increase in stock-based compensation expense and corporate taxes, partially offset by a decrease in bad debt expense.


Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation expense increased(accounting for 79% of the three months ended September 30, 2017 when compared to the same period in 2016, due to additions to property and equipment. The decrease in amortization of intangible assets expense was attributable to the timing with which amortization expense for certain intangible assets is recorded.

Interest and Other Expense, Net. Interest and other expense, net in the third quarter of 2017 was $0.2 million, compared to $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2016, primarily due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

Provision for Income Taxes. Our effective tax rate was 23.1% and 128.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We have permanent differences that increase our tax expense on income or reduce our tax benefit on loss. The lower rate in the third quarter of 2017, as compared to same period in 2016, was primarily due to the impact of excess deductions from stock-based compensation in the third quarter of 2017, as well as to a high rate in the third quarter of 2016 due to discrete items recognized in a quarter with relatively low net income. The effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to these permanent differences in non-deductible expenses, state income taxes, and foreign income taxes.

Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 and 2016

Revenues

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

$

78,085

 

 

$

76,242

 

 

$

1,843

 

 

 

2

%

Events

 

 

168

 

 

 

3,713

 

 

 

(3,545

)

 

 

(95

)

Total revenues

 

$

78,253

 

 

$

79,955

 

 

$

(1,702

)

 

 

(2

)%

Online. The increase in online revenues is primarily attributable to an increase of $13.0 million in revenues from our IT Deal Alert product offerings, partially offset by a decrease in core online revenues.

Events. The decrease in events revenues is due to our decision to cease offering these services to our customers during 2017. The events revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was from residual events which could not be canceled.

Cost of Revenues and Gross Profit

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Cost of revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Online

 

$

20,931

 

 

$

20,360

 

 

$

571

 

 

 

3

%

Events

 

 

41

 

 

 

2,049

 

 

 

(2,008

)

 

 

(98

)

Total cost of revenues

 

$

20,972

 

 

$

22,409

 

 

$

(1,437

)

 

 

(6

)%

Gross profit

 

$

57,281

 

 

$

57,546

 

 

$

(265

)

 

 

(0

)%

Gross profit percentage

 

 

73

%

 

 

72

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of Online Revenues. The increase in cost of online revenues was primarily attributable to the slightly higher relative costs associated with servicing our new product offerings as well as contracted services costs related to fulfilling certain demand generation campaigns and certain international partner campaigns, partially offset by a decrease in editorial-related costs.

Cost of Events Revenues. The decrease in cost of events revenues was due to both decreases in variable direct and employee-related costs and the decrease in the number of events that we conductedoverall increase) as a result of phasing outincreases in our events products.

Gross Profit. Our gross profit is equal to the difference between our revenues and our cost of revenues for the period. Gross profit percentage was 73% for the first nine months of 2017 and 72% for the first nine months of 2016. Online gross profit increased by $1.3 million in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to the same period in 2016, primarily attributable to the increase in online revenues as compared to the same period a year ago. Online gross profit percentage was 73% for each of the first nine months


of 2017 and 2016. Because the majority of our costs are labor-related, we expect our gross profit to fluctuate from period to period depending on the total revenues for the period. We expect the phase out of our events products to have a positive impact on our gross profit and gross profit percentage going forward.

Operating Expenses and Other

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

Increase

(Decrease)

 

 

Percent

Change

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling and marketing

 

$

33,006

 

 

$

33,331

 

 

$

(325

)

 

 

(1

)%

Product development

 

 

6,168

 

 

 

6,027

 

 

 

141

 

 

 

2

%

General and administrative

 

 

9,542

 

 

 

9,392

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

2

 

Depreciation

 

 

3,249

 

 

 

2,987

 

 

 

262

 

 

 

9

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

126

 

 

 

718

 

 

 

(592

)

 

 

(82

)

Total operating expenses

 

$

52,091

 

 

$

52,455

 

 

$

(364

)

 

 

(1

)%

Interest and other expense, net

 

$

(447

)

 

$

(1,037

)

 

$

590

 

 

 

(57

)%

Provision for income taxes

 

$

1,337

 

 

$

1,725

 

 

$

(388

)

 

 

(22

)%

Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, primarily due to declines in employee-related expenses because of lower headcount.stock price.

Product Development. Product development expense remained relatively flat for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, as compared withto the same period the prior year. Costs that were capitalized associated with internal-use software and website development remained flat year over year.in 2019.

General and Administrative. General and administrative expense remained relatively flatincreased for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017, asMarch 31, 2020, compared to the same period in 2016.2019, primarily due to an increase in compensation expenses. This accounted for approximately 90% of the overall increase.

Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased when compareddue to newly acquired intangible assets with high value, which were placed in service and amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2020. Those intangible assets were not in service during the same period in 2016 primarily because of additions to property and equipment and the timing with which the depreciation expense is recorded. The decrease in amortization of intangible assets expense was attributable the timing with which the amortization expense for certain intangible assets is recorded.2019.

Interest and Other Expense, Net. Interest and other expense, net in the first nine months of 2017 was $0.4 million, compared to $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2016, due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, partially offset by increased interest expense associated with the Term Loan Agreement that we entered into during the second quarter of 2016.

Provision for Income Taxes. Our effective tax rate was 28.2% and 42.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. We have permanent differences that increase our tax expense on income or reduce our tax benefit on loss; the lower rate in the first nine months of 2017, as compared to the same period in 2016, was primarily due to the impact of $1.2 million of excess deductions net of shortfalls from stock-based compensation in 2017.

Seasonality

The timing of our revenues is affected by seasonal factors. Our revenues are seasonal primarily as a result of the annual budget approval process of many of our customers, the normal timing at which our customers introduce new products, and the historical decrease in advertising in summer months. The timing of revenues in relation to our expenses, many of which do not vary directly with revenues, has an impact on the cost of online revenues, selling and marketing, product development, and general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in each calendar quarter during the year.

The majority of our expenses are personnel-related and includeincludes salaries, stock-based compensation, benefits and incentive-based compensation plan expenses. As a result, we have not experienced significant seasonal fluctuations in the timing of our expenses period to period.


Liquidity and Capital Resources

Resources

At September 30, 2017, ourOur cash cash equivalents, and investments at March 31, 2020 totaled $31.1$45.2 million, a $6.2$12.3 million decrease from December 31, 2016.2019, primarily driven by the repurchase of shares of our common stock under our November 2018 repurchase plan, the acquisition of substantially all the operating assets of Data Science Central in February 2020, investments in property and equipment, and principal payments on our term loan partially offset by cash generated from operations.  We believe that our existing cash cash equivalents, and investments and our cash flow from operating activities will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash needs for at least the next 12twelve months. Our future working capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the operations of our existing business, our potential strategic expansion internationally, future acquisitions we might undertake, and theany expansion into complementary businesses. To the extent that our cash and cash equivalents, investments and cash flow from operating activities are insufficient to fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funds through bank credit arrangements or public or private equity or debt financings. We also may need to raise additional funds in the event we determine in the future to effect one or more additional acquisitions of businesses.

 

 

September 30,

2017

 

 

December 31,

2016

 

 

March 31,

2020

 

 

December 31,

2019

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Cash, cash equivalents and investments

 

$

31,059

 

 

$

37,274

 

Cash and investments

 

$

45,166

 

 

$

57,499

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

$

29,393

 

 

$

22,551

 

 

$

23,554

 

 

$

27,102

 

 

Cash Cash Equivalents, and Investments

Our cash cash equivalents, and investments, at September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 were held for working capital purposes and were invested primarily in money market accounts, U.S. Treasury securities, municipal bonds and government agency bonds and, to a lesser extent, corporate bonds.purposes. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes.

Accounts Receivable, Net

Our accounts receivable balance fluctuates from period to period, which affects our cash flow from operating activities. The fluctuations vary depending on the timing with which we meet our performance obligations and on the timing of our service delivery and billing activity, cash collections, andas well as on changes to our allowance for doubtful accounts. We use days sales outstanding (“DSO”) as a measurement of the quality and status of our receivables. We define DSO as net accounts receivable at quarter end divided by total revenues for the applicable period, multiplied by the number of days in the applicable period. DSO was 9768 days and 76 days at September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 78 days at December 31, 2016. The increase in DSO was primarily due to the timing of payments from all classes of customers. We typically see an increase in DSO from December 31 to September 30 due to the reduction of revenues and historically strong collections in the fourth quarter.2019, respectively.

Cash Flows

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

$

9,017

 

 

$

13,349

 

Cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

$

4,039

 

 

$

(2,045

)

Cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

$

(12,250

)

 

$

3,701

 

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

9,697

 

 

$

9,804

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

$

(6,693

)

 

$

(1,333

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

$

(15,205

)

 

$

(4,283

)

 

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities primarily consists of net income adjusted for certain non-cash items including depreciation and amortization, the provisionprovisions for bad debt, stock-based compensation, deferred income taxes, and the effect of changes in working capital and other activities. Cash provided by operating activities for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 was $9.0$9.7 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $13.3$9.8 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016.March 31, 2020.

The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily athe result of changes in operating assets and liabilities of $(4.0) million compared to $1.6 million in the first nine months of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Significant components of the changes in assets and liabilities in the first nine months of 2017 included working capital (driven mainly by a $7.4 million increasedecrease in accounts receivable and a $3.2 million increasecollections in deferred revenue.2020 as compared to 2019) offset by increases in stock compensation expense.


Investing Activities

Cash provided byused in investing activities in the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 was $4.0$6.7 million and was primarily a result of proceeds from salesthe acquisition of substantially all of the operating assets of Data Science Central in February 2020 ($5 million) and maturities of investments, partially offset by the purchase of property and equipment, which was made up primarily offor internal-use software, and website development costs andto a lesser extent, computer equipment. Cash used in investing activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $2.0 million and was related to the purchase of property and equipment made up primarily of internal-use software and website development costs, computer equipment and related software, partially offset by the conversion of long-term investments into cash equivalents.. We capitalized internal-use software and website development costs of $0.6$1.4 million and $0.7$1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016, respectively, and $2.2 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.2019, respectively.

Financing Activities

In the first ninethree months of 2017,March 31, 2020, we used $12.3$15.2 million for financing activities, consisting primarily of $5.2$14.8 million, for the purchase of treasury shares, $0.3 million for the repayment of principal under the Loan Agreement and related costs and $0.1 million for tax withholdings related to net share settlements. In the first three months of 2019 we used $4.3 million for financing activities, consisting primarily of $0.3 million for the repayment of principal on the Loan Agreement, $3.1 million for the purchase of treasury shares and related costs, $3.8 million for the repayment of principal under the Term Loan and $3.8$0.9 million for tax withholdings related to net share settlements, partially offset by a net $0.5 million received from other financing activities. In the first nine months of 2016, we received $3.7 million from financing activities, including $50.0 million in proceeds related to a term loan entered into during the second quarter of 2016, partially offset by $45.1 million used for the purchase of treasury shares and related costs.settlements.

Common Stock Repurchase Program

In June 2016,November 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors (our “Board”) had authorized a $20$25.0 million stock repurchase program (the “June 2016program( the “November 2018 Repurchase Program”), whereby we are authorized to repurchase our common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at prices and in the manner that may be determined by our Board.management. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020 and 2019 we repurchased 300,114736,760 and 543,328220,297 shares of common stock respectively, for an aggregate purchase price of $3.1approximately $14.8 million and $5.2$3.1 million respectively,  pursuant to the June 2016(“November 2018 Repurchase Program.Program”), respectively. As of March 31, 2020 , funds available under November 2018 Repurchase Program have been substantially exhausted and the program is complete. On May 1, 2020, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a new two-year $25.0 million stock repurchase program (the “May 2020 Repurchase Program”). Repurchases of the Company's stock under the May 2020 Repurchase Program may be made in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to one or more trading plans. The timing and amount of repurchases, if any, will be determined by the Company's management at its discretion and be based on a variety of factors such as the market price of the Company's common stock, corporate and contractual requirements, prevailing market and economic conditions and legal requirements. The May 2020 Repurchase Program may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.

Repurchased shares arewere recorded under the cost method and are reflected as treasury stock in ourthe accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. All share repurchasesrepurchased shares were funded with cash on hand.

On May 5, 2017, our Board reauthorized the common stock repurchase program to allow us to use the remaining balance of the unused authorization under the 2016 Repurchase Program after its original expiration in June 2017. The reauthorized program allows us to repurchase our common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions at prices and in the manner that may be determined by our management. The reauthorized program has no time limit and may be suspended at any time. Additionally, we may establish, from time to time, 10b5-1 trading plans that will provide flexibility as we buy back our shares. As of September 30, 2017, we had $6.8 million remaining for purchases under the stock repurchase program.

Tender Offer

On May 10, 2016, we commenced a Tender Offer to purchase up to 8.0 million shares of our common stock at a price of $7.75 per share.

The Tender Offer expired on June 8, 2016. In accordance with the terms of the Tender Offer, we accepted for purchase 5,237,843 shares of our common stock for a total of $40.8 million, which included approximately $0.2 million in costs directly attributable to the Tender Offer. In connection with the Tender Offer, TCV V, L.P., TCV Member Fund, L.P. (along with TCV V, L.P., referred to as the “TCV Funds”) and TCV Management 2004, L.L.C. (“TCM 2004”), each a related party, collectively tendered 3,379,249 shares of our common stock in the aggregate. Jay Hoag, a member of our Board at the time of the Tender Offer, was also a member of the general partner of the TCV Funds and a member of TCM 2004, which at the time was estimated to hold more than 5% of our voting securities. Additionally, Rogram LLC, a related party, tendered 308,713 shares in connection with the Tender Offer. Roger Marino, a member of our Board, indirectly controls shares in Rogram LLC.

Term Loan and Credit Facility Borrowings

On May 9, 2016,December 24, 2018, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan Agreement”) with Western Alliance Bank as the Termlender. The Loan Agreement under which we borrowed $50provides for a $25 million in aggregate principal amount pursuant toterm loan facility with a five-year term loanmaturity date of December 10, 2023 (the “Term Loan”).

The borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement are secured by a lien on substantially all of our assets, including a pledge of the stock of certain wholly-owned subsidiaries (limited, in the case of our wholly-owned subsidiaries.


Borrowings under the stock of certain foreign subsidiaries, to no more than 65% of the capital stock of such subsidiaries). The Term Loan Agreement must be repaid quarterly, with applicable interest paid monthly, in the following manner: 2.5%1.25% of the initial aggregate borrowings are due and payable each quarter for the first two loan year and 5.0%years, 1.88% of the initial aggregate borrowings are due and payable each quarter duringfor the third loan year, and 2.50% of the initial aggregate borrowings are due and payable each subsequentquarter for the fourth and fifth loan year.years. At maturity, all outstanding amounts, including unpaid principal and accrued and unpaid interest, under the Term Loan Agreement will be due and payable.

The Termborrowings are subject to a leverage ratio, measured quarterly. The Loan Agreement also requires us to maintain compliancemake representations and warranties and to comply with certain other covenants including leverage and fixed charge coverage ratio covenants.agreements that are customary in loan agreements of this type. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants under the Term Loan Agreement.


At our option, the TermThe Loan Agreement bears interest at either an annuala floating per annum rate of 1.50% plusequal to one and three-eighths percent (1.375%) above the highergreater of (a) the Prime Rateone (1) month U.S. LIBOR rate reported in effect on such dayThe Wall Street Journal and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect on such day plus 0.50%, or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”two percent (2.00%) plus 2.50%.  As of September 30, 2017, the applicable interest rate was 3.74%, representing LIBOR plus the applicable margin of 2.50%. Interest expense under the Term Loan Agreement was $0.4 million and $1.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, which includes non-cash interest expense related to the amortization of deferred issuance costs of $28,000 and $81,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively.

Borrowings under the TermThe Loan Agreement may be prepaid at our option without penalty, and must be repaid uponprovided we comply with the occurrencenotice provision of certain events, including certainthe document. The Loan Agreement also contains customary events of default.

We were requireddefault, subject to pay a one-time upfront administration and arrangement fee on the closing date. Thereafter, a non-refundable fee will be due and payable on each anniversary of the effective dategrace periods in certain cases, which may cause repayment of the Term Loan Agreement. Total debt issuance costs paid in relation to the Term Loan Agreement were approximately $0.4 million. The costs were recorded as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the Term Loan and amortized as interest expense over the life of the Term Loan Agreement.be accelerated.

Capital Expenditures

We have made capital expenditures primarily for computer equipment and related software needed to host our websites, internal-use software development costs, as well as for leasehold improvements and other general purposes to support our growth. Our capital expenditures totaled $2.8$1.6 million and $3.4$1.8 million for the ninethree month periods ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and, 2016,2019 respectively. A majority of our capital expenditures in the first ninethree months of 20172020 were for leasehold improvements and internal-use software and website development costs and, to a lesser extent, computer equipment and related software. We capitalized internal-use software and website development costs of $2.2$1.4 million and $1.3 million for each of the ninethree months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and 2016,2019, respectively. We are not currently party to any purchase contracts related to future capital expenditures.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Contractual Obligations

On October 26, 2017, we and Hines Global REIT Riverside Center, LLC (“Hines”) entered into a Third Amendment (the “Third Amendment”) to the lease agreement for office space in Newton, Massachusetts, dated as of August 4, 2009, by and between us and MA-Riverside Project, L.L.C. (predecessor-in-interest to Hines) as amended (the “Newton Lease”). The Third Amendment extends the lease term to December 31, 2029 and preserves our option to extend the term for an additional five (5) year period subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the Newton Lease. The Third Amendment reduces the rentable space from approximately 110,000 square feet to approximately 74,000 square feet effective January 1, 2018 and provides us with a one-time cash allowance of up to $3.3 million, which may be used by us for any purpose. Beginning on January 1, 2018, base monthly rent under the Third Amendment will be $0.3 million. The base rent will increase biennially at a rate averaging approximately 1% per year, beginning January 1, 2020. We remain responsible for certain other costs under the Third Amendment, including operating expenses and taxes.

There were no further material changes to our contractual obligations and commitments described under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements for recent accounting pronouncements that could have an effect on us.


2019Forward Looking Statements.

Certain information included in thisForward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may containcontains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act.Act of 1934. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that address activities, events or developments which we expect will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding theour intent, beliefbeliefs or current expectations of the Company and membersthose of our management team. The words “will,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict” and similar expressions are also intended toIn some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements.statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates,” “going to,” "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," or "continue," or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, priorities, plans, or intentions. Such statements may include those regarding guidance on our future financial results and other projections or measures of our future performance; ouroperating performance, including the drivers of such growth, profitability, and performance (including, in each case, any potential impact of product and service development efforts, GDPR, potential changes to customer relationships, and other operational decisions); expectations concerning market opportunities and our ability to capitalize on them; and the amount and timing of the benefits expected from acquisitions, new strategies, products or services and other potential sources of additional revenues. Such forward-looking statements are not guaranteesrevenue; and the behavior of future performanceour members, partners, and involve risks and uncertainties.customers. These statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and are based on our current plans and expectations,expectations. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and they involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different than those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those relating to: market acceptance of our products and services, including continued increased sales of our IT Deal Alert offerings and continued increased international growth; relationships with customers, strategic partners and employees; the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic; difficulties in integrating acquired businesses; changes in economic or regulatory conditions or other trends affecting the internet, internet marketing and advertising and ITinformation technology industries; data privacy laws, rules, and regulations; and other matters included in our SEC filings, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those detailed under Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” ofin our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and under Part II, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report on From 10-Q.2019. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update our forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures Aboutabout Market Risk

Market risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position due to adverse changes in financial market prices and rates. Our market risk exposure is primarily a result of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates. We do not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

We currently have subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, Germany and France. Additionally, we have a wholly foreign-owned enterprise formed under the laws of the People's Republic of China (“PRC”), and a variable interest entity in Beijing, PRC. Approximately 25%29% of our revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 were derived from customers with billing addresses outside of the United States and our foreign exchange gains/losses were not significant. We currently believe our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, including any impact of the United Kingdom’s decision to withdraw from the European Union, is financially immaterial and therefore have not entered into foreign currency hedging transactions. We continue to review this issue and may consider hedging certain foreign exchange risks through the use of currency futures or options in the future. The volatility of exchange rates depends on many factors that we cannot forecast with reliable accuracy. Our continued international expansion increases our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations and as a result such fluctuations could have a significant impact on our future results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, we had cash cash equivalents, and investments totaling $31.1of, $45.2 million. These amountsThe investments were invested primarily in money market accounts and municipal bonds and, to a lesser extent, government agency bonds, U.S. Treasury securities, and corporate bonds.bond fund. The cash cash equivalents, and investments were held for working capital purposes. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes. Due to the short-term nature of these investments, we believe that we do not have any material exposure to changes in the fair value of our investment portfolio as a result of changes in interest rates. Declines in interest rates, however, would reduce future investment income.

Our exposure to market risk also relates to interest expense on borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement. At our option, theThe borrowings under the Term Loan Agreement bear interest at either an annual rate of 1.50%1.375% plus the higher of (a) the Prime Rateone-month U.S. LIBOR rate reported in effect on such day and (b) the Federal Funds Effective Rate in effect for such day plus 0.50%,Wall Street Journal or the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”two percent (2.00%) plus 2.50% (see Note 78 to the consolidated financial statements). At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, there was $35.0$23.4 million of aggregate principal outstanding under the Term Loan Agreement.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We are required to maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

In connection with the preparation of thethis Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, management, under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer), conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2020. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, identified in connection with the evaluation of such internal control, that occurred during the thirdfirst quarter of 20172020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


PART II—OTHEROTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are not currently a party to any material legal proceedings and we are not aware of any pending or threatened litigation against us that could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results or financial condition.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Our business is subject to a number of risks, including those identified in Item 1A – “Risk Factors” of our 20162019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, that could have a material effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and/or liquidity and that could cause our operating results to vary significantly from period to period. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2020, there have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our 20162019 Annual Report on Form 10-K except to the risksrisk relating to international privacy law changes,COVID-19 as amended below.below. We may disclose changes to any risk factors presented or disclose additional factors from time to time in our future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

ChangesWe were adversely impacted by the recent outbreak of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and could experience additional adverse impacts that could be material to the Company's business, operating results, financial condition and liquidity.

Our business was adversely impacted by the effects of the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). We are witnessing the far-reaching impact that COVID-19 is having on our employees, customers, vendors, members, stockholders, and other stakeholders as well as the global economy and society at large. While we have responded proactively to address the effects of COVID-19 and to mitigate its potential impacts to our business, including through the elimination of all non-essential travel, transitioning our entire workforce to a remote work environment, and enhancing access to certain health and safety resources for our employees, beginning in lawsMarch, 2020 we saw certain customers extend their normal sales cycles and standards relatingbudget shifts as some customers moved from long-term commitments to shorter term marketing data collection and use,campaigns as they began to navigate through the pandemic.  To date, we have only experienced a handful of cancellations but we continue to stay close to our customers to ensure they are continuing to see ROI.  New customer acquisition became harder as some potential customers were less apt to spend on new products or services.

We believe our strong financial position provides us with the flexibility to weather this period of economic uncertainty and the privacyopportunity to respond quickly to our customers with the content and services they expect. However, the restrictive measures local, state, and federal governments (including in the other countries in which we operate) have implemented to prevent the spread of internet users could impactCOVID-19, including restrictions on the operation of non-essential businesses, shelter in place orders, travel restrictions, quarantines, school closures, and other community response and social distancing policies and guidelines, will continue to affect the way we and our abilitycustomers conduct and operate our respective businesses.  We remain open and continue to conductprovide the content and services that are important to our customers. Moreover, our dedicated employees continue to collaborate with each other and our customers and their sales and marketing teams, to deliver high quality, impactful campaigns. While we will continue to actively monitor government restrictions impacting our business and thereby decrease our marketingremain focused on business continuity, including reducing expenses and advertising service revenues.

We use e-mail as a significant meansmanaging liquidity, given the fluid nature of communicating with our users. The laws and regulations governingCOVID-19, the useuncertainty of e-mailits duration, the potential for marketing purposes continues to evolve,resurgence, and the growth and developmentunknown effects of potential future government actions in response to COVID-19, we cannot estimate the market for commerce over the internet may lead to the adoptionduration or magnitude of additional legislation and/or changes to existing laws. If new laws or regulations are adopted, or existing laws and regulations are interpreted and/or amended or modified to impose additional restrictions on our ability to send e-mail to our users or potential users, we may not be able to communicate with them in a cost-effective manner. In addition to legal restrictionsits impact on the use of e-mail, internet service providers and others typically attempt to block the transmission of unsolicited e-mail, commonly known as “spam.” If an internet service provider or software program identifies e-mail from us as “spam,” we could be placed on a restricted list that would block our e-mail to users or potential users who maintain e-mail accounts with these internet service providers or who use these software programs. If we are unable to communicate by e-mail with our users and potential users as a result of legislation, blockage or otherwise,global economy, our business operating results and financial condition could be harmed.

We collect information from our users who register on our websites or for services, respond to surveys or, in some cases, view our content. Subject to each user’s permission (or right to decline, which we refer to as an “opt-out”, a practice that may differ across our various websites, depending on the applicable needs and requirements of different countries’ laws), we may use this information to inform our users of services that they have indicated may be of interest to them. We may also share this information with our customers for users who have elected to receive additional promotional materials and have expressly or implicitly granted us permission to share their information with third parties. We also collect information on our users based on their activity on our sites. The U.S. federal government and certain states have adopted or proposed limitations on the collection, distribution and use of personal information of internet users.

Although, to date, our efforts to comply with applicable federal and state laws and regulations have not hurt our business, additional, more burdensome laws or regulations, including more restrictive consumer privacy and data security laws, could be enacted or applied to us or our customers. Such laws or regulations could impair our ability to collect user information that helps us to provide more targeted content to our users and detailed lead data to our customers, thereby impairing our ability to maintain and grow our audience and maximize revenue from our customers. Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission and many state attorneys general are applying federal and state consumer protection laws to require that the online collection, use and dissemination of data, and the presentation of website content, comply with certain standards for notice, choice, security and access. Courts may also adopt these developing standards. In many cases, the specific limitations imposed by these standards are subject to interpretation by courts and other governmental authorities. A few states have also introduced legislation that, if enacted, would restrict or prohibit behavioral marketing and advertising within the state. In the absence of a federal law pre-empting their enforcement, such state legislation would likely have the practical effect of regulating behavioral marketing and advertising nationwide because of the difficulties behind implementing state-specific policies or identifying the location of a particular user. In the event of additional legislation in this area, our ability to effectively target our users may be limited. We believe that we are in compliance with applicable consumer protection laws, but a determination by a state or federal agency or court that any of our practices do not meet these laws and regulations could create liability to us, result in adverse publicity and affect negatively our businesses. New interpretations of these standards could also require us to incur additional costs and restrict our business operations.

In addition, the European Union (“E.U.”) and its member states and Canada have regulations dealing with the collection and use of personal information obtained from their citizens. Regulations in these jurisdictions have focused on the collection, transfer, use, disclosure and security of information that may be used to identify or that actually identifies an individual, such as an e-mail addressfinancial results.  


or a name. Further, within the E.U., certain member state data protection authorities regard IP addresses as personal information, and legislation in the E.U. requires informed consent for the placement of a cookie on a user device.The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) was approved by the E.U. Parliament on April 14, 2016 and will become effective on May 25, 2018. The GDPR replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and was designed to, among other things, harmonize disparate data privacy laws found across Europe. Its application and scope are extensive and penalties for non-compliance are significant, including fines of up to 20 million Euros or 4% of total worldwide revenue. Additionally, on January 10, 2017, the E.U. Commission released a Proposal for Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications (“ePrivacy Regulation”) which will replace the ePrivacy Directive and is intended to align with the overall E.U. data privacy and protection framework, including the GDPR. Compliance with the GDPR and the final ePrivacy Regulation could require us to add new resources or change our current or future services which may adversely affect our revenues. Law makers and regulators are expected to release additional guidance on the implementation of the GDPR over the months leading up to and following its effective date, which may further impact our compliance efforts.

U.S. companies have, since 2000, relied on the Department of Commerce Safe Harbor Principles (“Safe Harbor”) and self-certification process in order to transfer and process the personal data of people in the E.U. in a manner that the E.U., until recently, deemed adequate to protect the security of such information. On October, 6, 2015, the European Court of Justice declared that Safe Harbor was no longer valid. U.S. and E.U. lawmakers in February 2016 announced a replacement for Safe Harbor, called the E.U.-U.S. Privacy Shield Framework Principles (“the Privacy Shield”). On July 12, 2016, the European Commission deemed the Privacy Shield adequate to enable data transfers of personal data from the E.U. to the U.S. On September 23, 2016, we completed the initial documentation and process requirements and self-certified to the Privacy Shield. We received final confirmation from the FTC regarding certification and compliance with the Privacy Shield requirements on February 10, 2017. On January 25, 2017, President Trump issued an executive order directing U.S. government agencies to ensure that their privacy policies exclude persons who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents from the protections of the U.S. Privacy Act of 1974 regarding personally identifiable information. Despite initial concerns regarding impacts to the Privacy Shield, the European Commission subsequently reported that the executive order did not threaten the viability of the Privacy Shield.

We will continue to monitor potential changes in legal or regulatory requirements of privacy laws, particularly with respect to impacts to the Privacy Shield.

U.S. and European lawmakers and regulators have recently expressed concern over the use of third-party cookies or web beacons for the purpose of online behavioral marketing and advertising, and efforts to address these uses may result in broader requirements that would apply to our research activities, including our efforts to understand our users’ internet usage. Such actions may have a chilling effect on businesses like ours that collect or use online usage information generally, or may substantially increase the cost of maintaining a business that collects or uses online usage information, increase regulatory scrutiny and increase the potential of class action lawsuits. In response to marketplace concerns about the usage of third-party cookies and web beacons to track user behaviors, the major browser applications have enabled features that allow the user to limit the collection of certain data. These developments could impair our ability to collect user information that helps us provide more targeted marketing content to our users. In addition, several browser applications, including Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Apple Safari, contain tracking protection features and options that allow users to opt out of ad-tracking cookies and in certain cases block behavioral tracking from specified websites. In the event users implement these tracking protection features and options, they have the potential to affect our business negatively.

We believe that we are in material compliance with all laws and regulations that are applicable to us. As referenced above, these regulations and laws may be modified and new laws may be enacted in the future that may apply to us and affect our business. Further, data protection authorities may interpret existing laws in new ways. We may deploy new products and services from time to time, which may also require us to change our compliance practices. Any such developments (or developments stemming from enactment or modification of other laws) or the failure to anticipate accurately the application or interpretation of these laws could create liability to us, result in adverse publicity and materially affect our business and results of operations.

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

(a)

Sales of Unregistered Securities

None.

(b)

Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities

None.


(c)

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

Period

 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased(1)

 

 

Average Price

Paid Per Share

 

 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased as

Part of Publicly

Announced Plans or

Programs(1)

 

 

Approximate Dollar

Value of Shares that

May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs

 

July 1, 2017 – July 31, 2017

 

 

6,541

 

 

$

9.72

 

 

 

6,541

 

 

$

9,827,895

 

August 1, 2017 – August 31, 2017

 

 

118,035

 

 

$

9.69

 

 

 

118,035

 

 

$

8,684,703

 

September 1, 2017 – September 30, 2017

 

 

175,538

 

 

$

10.62

 

 

 

175,538

 

 

$

6,820,071

 

Total

 

 

300,114

 

 

$

10.23

 

 

 

300,114

 

 

$

6,820,071

 

Period

 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased(1)

 

 

Average Price

Paid Per Share

 

 

Total Number of

Shares Purchased as

Part of Publicly

Announced Plans or

Programs(1)

 

 

Approximate Dollar

Value of Shares that

May Yet Be

Purchased Under the

Plans or Programs

 

January 1 - January 31, 2020

 

 

44,969

 

 

$

24.97

 

 

 

44,969

 

 

$

13,698,484

 

February 1,  2020 - February 29,  2020

 

 

103,443

 

 

$

24.27

 

 

 

103,443

 

 

$

11,187,719

 

March 1, 2020 - March 31, 2020

 

 

588,348

 

 

$

19.00

 

 

 

588,348

 

 

$

11,913

 

Total

 

 

736,760

 

 

$

20.10

 

 

 

736,760

 

 

$

11,913

 

 

(1) In November 2018, we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program, which authorized management to purchase up to $25.0 million shares of our common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The funds authorized under the November 2018 stock repurchase program have been substantially exhausted and the program is now complete. On May 1, 2020 our Board of Directors approved a new $25.0 million stock repurchase program.

(1)

In June 2016, our Board announced the approval of the June 2016 Repurchase Program, which authorized us to purchase up to $20 million of shares of our common stock from time to time on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.


Item 6. Exhibits

The exhibits listed below are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Exhibit

No.

 

Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Michael Cotoia, Chief Executive Officer of TechTarget, Inc., pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Daniel Noreck, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of TechTarget, Inc., pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certifications of Michael Cotoia, Chief Executive Officer of TechTarget, Inc. and Daniel Noreck, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of TechTarget, Inc. pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document*

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*

 

*

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2016,2019, (ii) Consolidated Statements of OperationsIncome and Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2016,March 31, 2019, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ninethree  months ended  September 30, 2017March 31, 2020 and September 30, 2016March 31, 2019 and (iv)(v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.


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.

 

 

TECHTARGET, INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

 

Date: November 8, 2017May 6, 2020

By:

/s/ MICHAEL COTOIA

 

 

Michael Cotoia, Chief Executive Officer and Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

Date: November 8, 2017May 6, 2020

By:

/s/ DANIEL NORECK

 

 

Daniel Noreck, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

 

 

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