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| Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Informa TechTarget bases these estimates on historical experience, the current economic environment, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. However, uncertainties associated with these estimates exist and actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates and underlying assumptions reflected in these consolidated financial statements are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with changes in estimates recognized in the year in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected. Significant estimates include assumptions associated with impairment considerations for goodwill and long-lived assets, estimating the fair value of contingent consideration, allocation of purchase price to intangible assets in business combinations, evaluating and measuring the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and the recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions and determining corporate expense allocations. |
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| Foreign Currency Translation | Foreign currency translation The consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. The functional currency of Informa TechTarget’s subsidiaries is the currency of the primary economic environment in which they operate. Foreign currency transactions that are other than the functional currency are recorded at the exchange rate prevailing at the date of the transaction. Foreign currency monetary assets and liabilities are translated at the rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date and revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates in effect during the period. Non-monetary items that are measured at historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the exchange rate in force at the date of the initial transaction. Any realized and unrealized gains and losses from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency are recorded in other income (expense) on a net basis in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses from transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency amounted to a net gain of $5.2 million and a net loss of $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of the reporting date, the assets and liabilities of Informa TechTarget denominated in a functional currency that is other than the reporting currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of exchange applicable at the reporting date and their results of operations are translated at the average exchange rates for the period, recalculated for each month at that month’s closing rate from the equivalent preceding month. All translation gains and losses are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) as a component of Parent’s/Stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets. |
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| Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and balances held with banks and other financial institutions. Cash equivalents comprise bank deposits, which are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value and have original maturity of three months or less. |
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| Short-term Investments | Short-term investments Short-term investments are held for working capital purposes and as of December 31, 2024 are invested primarily in pooled bond funds. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company's short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale. These investments are recorded at fair value with the related unrealized gains and losses included in other comprehensive income (loss). |
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| Fair Value Measurements | Fair value measurements In accordance with ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), Informa TechTarget accounts for certain assets and liabilities at fair value, which is the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly arms-length transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When measuring fair value, Informa TechTarget considers the characteristics of the asset or liability that a market participant would consider when pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date. Informa TechTarget utilizes one or more techniques for measuring fair value: market approach, income approach, and cost approach. The valuation techniques include inputs, which are based on a tiered fair value hierarchy consisting of three levels of observability to the market, as follows: Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. Level 2: Other inputs that are observable directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets or for similar markets that are not active. Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data and which require the use of assumptions about how market participants would price the asset or liability. Informa TechTarget categorizes each of its fair value measurements in one of these three levels based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The carrying values of the Company’s prepaid expenses and other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to their relatively short maturity periods. The Company has elected the fair value option (“FVO”) for its Notes. The analysis of the fair value of the Notes contains inherent assumptions related to the current stock price, interest rates, volatility and the remaining time to maturity. |
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| Business Combinations and Goodwill | Business combinations and goodwill Informa TechTarget uses the acquisition method of accounting to account for acquisitions. This requires separate recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed from goodwill, at the acquisition date fair values. A specifically identified intangible asset must be recorded as a separate asset from goodwill if either of the following two criteria is met: (1) the intangible asset acquired arises from contractual or other legal rights; or (2) the intangible asset is separable. Accordingly, intangible assets consist of specifically identified intangible assets. Goodwill at acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the fair value of any non-controlling interests in the acquiree over the net fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Informa TechTarget completed the allocation of goodwill, in connection with the acquisition of former TechTarget, to its reporting units in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 using the with-and-without approach of the synergy impact to the fair value of its reporting units. During the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, Informa TechTarget will record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Measurement period adjustments are recorded in the period the adjustments are determined. Upon conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments will be recorded in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Where a business combination agreement provides for an adjustment to the cost of a business acquired contingent on future events, Informa TechTarget accrues the fair value of the additional consideration payable as a liability as of acquisition date. This amount is reassessed at each subsequent reporting date with any adjustments recognized in remeasurement of contingent consideration within the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Informa TechTarget utilizes significant estimates and assumptions in determining the estimated contingent consideration and associated expense or gain at each balance sheet date. The liabilities are measured against the contractually agreed performance targets at each subsequent reporting date with any adjustments recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). The estimation of these liabilities requires Informa TechTarget to make judgements concerning the future performance of related businesses over the contingent consideration period. The estimation uncertainty risk within payments greater than one year is higher due to the forecast nature of the inputs. |
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| Intangible assets | Intangible assets Intangible assets primarily comprise intangible assets acquired in business combinations measured at their estimated fair value at acquisition. Remaining intangible assets are initially recorded at cost. Intangible assets are reported net of accumulated amortization. The cost of intangible assets is amortized and charged to the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) using an economic consumption method over the estimated useful lives of the underlying assets. Completed technology and customer relationships are amortized each year based on the ratio that the projected cash flows for the intangible assets bear to the total of current and expected future cash flows for the intangible asset. Trade names are amortized on a straight-line basis. Informa TechTarget capitalizes certain costs associated with the development of its platform and software used in operations. Informa TechTarget begins to capitalize costs to develop software when planning stage efforts are successfully completed, management has authorized and committed project funding, and it is probable that the project will be completed, and the software will be used as intended. Capitalized internal-use software is amortized over estimated useful lives ranging from 3 to 10 years once the related project is ready for its intended use. Capitalized costs of internal-use software, net of accumulated amortization, are included in intangible assets, net in the consolidated balance sheets. The amortization expense is recognized in cost of revenues in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). Useful lives are reviewed when events dictate and adjustments are made, where applicable, on a prospective basis. The estimated useful lives of Informa TechTarget’s intangible assets are as follows:
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| Property and Equipment | Property and equipment Property and equipment are stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Cost comprises expenditure directly attributable to the purchase of the asset. Depreciation is provided on a straight-line basis at rates designed to reduce the assets to their residual value over their estimated useful lives. The rates of depreciation are based on the following estimated useful lives:
The Company periodically reviews the estimated useful lives of property and equipment. Changes to the estimated useful lives are recorded prospectively from the date of the change. Upon retirement or sale, the cost of the assets disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is included in income from operations. |
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| Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets | Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets Informa TechTarget evaluates its long-lived assets, including property, equipment, and intangible assets, for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, during the fourth quarter, or when events and circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred. Among the factors that could trigger an impairment review are a reporting unit’s operating results significantly declining relative to its operating plan or historical performance, competitive pressures, changes in the general markets in which it operates, and sustained declines in the Company's share price. In assessing goodwill for impairment, Informa TechTarget may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If this assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value is more that the carrying value of a reporting unit, goodwill is not considered impaired and any quantitative goodwill impairment test is not required to be performed. If the qualitative impairment assessment concludes that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, Informa TechTarget performs the quantitative goodwill impairment test, which compares the fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying value. During the fourth quarter of 2024, Informa TechTarget identified a sustained decline in its share price which it determined to be a triggering event for the purposes of testing goodwill impairment. Informa TechTarget estimates the fair value of its reporting units primarily using an income approach. In assessing fair value, estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a weighted average cost of capital discount rate. If the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than the carrying value, Informa TechTarget will record an impairment of goodwill. The goodwill impairment loss is the difference between the reporting unit's fair value and carrying amount, not to exceed the carrying amount of the goodwill. Determination of fair value is based on significant assumptions and estimates, including projected cash flows, including forecasted revenue growth rates and EBITDA margin, discount rates, net working capital rates, long-term growth rates, tax rates, and capital expenditure rates. Upon completion of this quantitative assessment, the Company determined that the goodwill of the Industry Dive reporting unit was impaired and recorded an $66.2 million impairment as of December 31, 2024. Informa TechTarget also considers whether there is an expectation that a long-lived asset will be sold or disposed of before the end of its originally estimated useful life. Recoverability of assets held and used is measured by comparing the asset group’s carrying amount and the estimated undiscounted future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group. If such evaluation indicates that the carrying amount of the asset group is not recoverable, an impairment loss will be recorded based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. The Company recognized $2.0 million and $0.6 million of impairment to operating lease right-of-use assets in the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. See Note 7. Leases for further information. See Note 6. Goodwill and intangible assets for further information on the impairment charges recognized for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023. |
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| Debt Issuance Costs | Debt issuance costs Financing costs associated with the revolving line-of-credit are capitalized as prepaid expenses and other current assets and are amortized into interest expense over the credit availability period on a straight-line basis. |
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| Convertible Notes | Convertible notes Upon close of the Merger, Informa TechTarget elected to account for the convertible debt under the fair value option under ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825”). Using the fair value option, the convertible debt was recorded at fair value upon close of the Merger and at each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of the convertible debt are recognized as non-cash changes in other income (expense), net. See Note 4. Fair Value and Note 9. Convertible Notes and Credit Facility for further information. |
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| Revenues | Revenues Informa TechTarget generates revenues by providing digital solutions that deliver business intelligence and advisory services, targeted audiences, highly qualified leads, demand generation and buyer intent, which helps customers to identify, reach, influence and transact with key technology decision makers. Revenue is recognized as Informa TechTarget satisfies a performance obligation, based upon transfer of control of promised products or services to clients in an amount that reflects the consideration to which Informa TechTarget expects to be entitled in exchange for those products or services. Some of Informa TechTarget’ performance obligations are satisfied over time as the product or service is transferred to the client. Performance obligations which are not satisfied over time are satisfied at a point in time. Informa TechTarget accounts for revenue contracts with clients through the following steps: 1. Identify the contract with a client; 2. Identify the performance obligations in the contract; 3. Determine the transaction price; 4. Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and 5. Recognize revenue when or as Informa TechTarget satisfies a performance obligation. Informa TechTarget enters into contracts that can include various combinations of its offerings which are generally capable of being distinct and accounted for as a separate performance obligation. When performance obligations are consolidated into a single contract, Informa TechTarget utilizes the relative stand-alone selling price (“SSP”) of each product or service to allocate the transaction price among the performance obligations, which is generally determined based on the prices charged to the clients when sold on a stand-alone basis or using expected cost plus a margin, with any discounts allocated across the performance obligations. Revenue is typically fixed at the date of the order and is not variable. Informa TechTarget’s invoice schedule varies by product offering; however, payment terms generally provide that clients pay within 30 days of invoice. Amounts that have been invoiced are recorded in accounts receivable and in contract liabilities or revenue, depending on whether transfer of control to clients has occurred. A detailed description of each category of revenue is included below: • Marketing, advertising services and sponsorship: Informa TechTarget delivers marketing, specialized advertising services and sponsorship through digital publications and websites. Revenue for these products and services is recognized either at a point in time, or over the contract term, as control transfers to the client as the performance obligations are satisfied. Clients may have the right to cancel their contracts, however, Informa TechTarget retains an enforceable right to payment for prior services based on the contract terms. Revenues for custom content and marketing services is recognized over time or point in time depending on the terms of the contract. Contracts are typically one to four months in length. Revenues for content syndication campaigns and display advertisements are recognized based on a contracted quantity of leads or impressions. The contract price is typically fixed based on a quantity of leads to be delivered or impressions processed and revenues for these products are recognized over time, using an output method based on the volume of leads delivered or impressions processed. These contracts are typically short-term, one to three months. Revenues for other advertisement products such as email, newsletter, webinar and event sponsorships are satisfied at the point in time they are delivered to the client, placed for viewing or on the event date. • Intelligence subscription services: Informa TechTarget’s subscription service provides clients with access to data, including market trackers, market sizing, market share analyses and forecasts, in addition to qualitative analyst-produced content across the technology industry spectrum. Subscription services provide clients access to hosted data and information services that represents a single stand-ready performance obligation satisfied over time. Revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contractual term. Access to information services is predominantly sold through annual subscriptions paid in advance and typically non-cancelable. • Advisory services: Informa TechTarget works together with clients to provide strategic support in assessing critical business challenges and developing bespoke solutions. This includes the delivery of specialist data, forecasts, analysis and advice that helps clients assess and better understand their respective markets, opportunities, competition, and new product developments. Revenues are principally generated from fixed fee engagements and are recognized over time as Informa TechTarget works to satisfy its performance obligations as Informa TechTarget generally has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. Most advisory contracts are billed 50% upfront and 50% upon completion and are non-refundable and non-cancelable. • Exhibitor and attendee revenue: Informa TechTarget offers specialist research exhibition and conference events. Payments are typically received in advance of the event date or at the event date and are non-refundable or partially refundable based on timing of cancellation. Revenue is recognized at the point in time when the event has taken place. Remaining performance obligations Informa TechTarget elected an optional exemption to not disclose information about the amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations for contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less because as of December 31, 2024, Informa TechTarget expects to recognize 100% of remaining performance obligations as revenue over the next twelve months. Contract liabilities Contract liabilities primarily reflect payments received in advance of revenue recognition. Typically, Informa TechTarget invoices all subscription service fees, 50% of advisory fees and a substantial portion of exhibitor and attendee fees in advance. All of Informa TechTarget’s contract liabilities are included within current liabilities at year end and will be recognized as revenue in the following 12 months as Informa TechTarget satisfies its contractual performance obligations. Cost of revenues Cost of revenue primarily consists of salaries and related personnel costs, lead generation expenses, amortization of product development, freelance contractors expenses, website hosting costs, internal use software and developed technology amortization and other related overheads. Selling and marketing Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel costs, sales commissions, facility expenses, advertising costs, and other related overheads. Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $0.3 million, $0.7 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
General and administrative General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related personnel costs, facility expenses and related overheads, accounting, legal and other professional fees, bad debt provision, and stock-based compensation expenses. Product development Product development includes costs relating to the creation of Informa TechTarget’s network of websites and data analytics framework, advertiser offerings and technical infrastructure that do not meet the criteria for capitalization. Acquisition and integration costs Acquisition-related costs that are not part of the purchase price consideration are expensed as incurred. These costs typically include transaction-related costs, such as finder’s fees, legal, accounting, and other professional costs. Integration related costs represent costs that relate directly to combining Informa TechTarget and its acquired businesses and are expensed as incurred. Integration-related costs typically include strategic consulting services, employee related costs, such as retention and severance, costs to integrate information technology infrastructure, enterprise planning systems, processes, and other non-recurring integration related costs. Interest income Interest income is recognized on an accruals basis, by reference to the principal outstanding and at the effective interest rate applicable. |
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| Accounts Receivable And Allowance For Doubtful Accounts | Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts Accounts receivable are recognized at the amount Informa TechTarget expects to collect, net of allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is Informa TechTarget’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The allowance for doubtful accounts is reviewed on a regular basis, and all past due balances are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are written-off against the allowance once all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Provisions for doubtful accounts are recorded in general and administrative expense. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally include a requirement of payment in 30 days. In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of invoicing, Informa TechTarget has determined that its contracts generally do not include a significant financing component. The primary purpose of Informa TechTarget’s invoicing terms is to provide clients with simplified and predictable ways of purchasing products and services, such as invoicing at the beginning of a subscription term with revenue recognized ratably over the contract period, and not to receive financing from clients. Below is a summary of the changes in Informa TechTarget’s allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:
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| Concentration of Credit Risk | Concentration of credit risk Informa TechTarget’s principal financial assets are accounts receivable, related party receivables cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, which represent Informa TechTarget’s maximum exposure to credit risk in relation to financial assets. Credit risk refers to the risk that a counterparty will default on its contractual obligations resulting in financial loss to Informa TechTarget. Informa TechTarget has adopted a policy of assessing the creditworthiness of counterparties as a means of mitigating the risk of financial loss from defaults. Predominantly all of Informa TechTarget’s cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments are held in investment grade counterparties. The carrying amounts of financial assets recorded in the consolidated financial statements are carried at fair value and any temporary unrealized gains or losses are reported as a component of stockholders’ equity and represent Informa TechTarget’s maximum exposure to credit risk. Other than temporary impairment losses are recorded in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss). During the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, no individual customer accounted for 10% or more of total revenues and no customer represented 10% or more of total accounts receivable. |
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| Segment Reporting | Segment reporting In applying the criteria set forth in ASC 280 — Informa TechTarget has determined it operates as a operating and able segment. Informa TechTarget’s Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") is its , who reviews key financial information presented on a consolidated basis for the purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance. |
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| Income Taxes | Income taxes Informa TechTarget is the result of the combination of two businesses, Former TechTarget and the Informa Tech Digital Business. Prior to the Informa Tech Digital Businesses Separation, Informa Tech Digital Business was included in the consolidated U.S. federal, state and foreign income tax returns of Informa. Informa TechTarget's provision for income taxes for the periods 2022, 2023, and through December 2, 2024 was prepared using the separate return method for Informa Tech Digital Business. On a separate return basis, actual transactions included in the consolidated financial statements of Informa may not be included in these consolidated financial statements. Similarly, the tax treatment of certain items reflected in the consolidated financial statements of Informa TechTarget may not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements and tax returns of Informa. Therefore, items such as tax loss carryforwards, tax credit carryforwards, and valuation allowances may exist in the separate Informa TechTarget consolidated financial statements that may or may not exist in Informa’s consolidated financial statements. Following the Informa Tech Digital Separation, Informa TechTarget will file tax returns consolidated with Former TechTarget and the provision for income taxes is prepared on a stand-alone basis including the results of Former TechTarget. As a result, the deferred income taxes and effective tax rate reported in 2024 may differ from those reported in the historical periods prior to December 2, 2024. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statements carrying amount and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted rates expected to be in effect during the year in which the differences reverse. Deferred tax assets generally represent items that can be used as tax deductions or credits in future years’ tax returns for which the tax benefit has already been reflected in the financial statements. Deferred tax liabilities generally represent items that have already been taken as a deduction in past tax returns but have not yet been recognized in the financial statements. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities due to a change in tax rates is recognized as an income tax benefit (provision) in the statement of income in the period in which the enactment date occurs. Informa TechTarget’s deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not (more than 50 percent probable) that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Informa TechTarget evaluates the realizability of deferred tax assets for each of the jurisdictions in which they operate by assessing all available evidence. This includes historical operating results, known or planned operating developments, the period of time over which certain temporary differences will reverse, consideration of the reversal of certain deferred tax liabilities, tax law carryback capability in the particular country, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Having evaluated these factors, if Informa TechTarget considers that deferred tax assets are expected to be realized within the tax carryforward period allowed for that specific country, it concludes that no valuation allowance is required. To the extent that the deferred tax assets exceed the amount expected to be realized within the tax carryforward period for a particular jurisdiction, Informa TechTarget establishes a valuation allowance. Informa TechTarget recognizes benefits from tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the positions. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such positions are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement. Judgment is required in evaluating tax positions and determining unrecognized tax benefits. Informa TechTarget reevaluates on the technical merits of its tax positions and may recognize the benefit of a tax position in certain circumstances, including when: (1) a tax examination is completed; (2) applicable tax laws change, including through a tax case ruling or legislative guidance; or (3) the applicable statute of limitations expires. Informa TechTarget recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits in income tax benefit (provision) in the statement of income. |
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| Net Parent Investment | Net parent investment In the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, net Parent investment represents the Parent’s interest in the recorded net assets of Informa TechTarget, accumulated net income, and the net effect of transactions with, and allocations from, the Parent. |
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| Stock-based Compensation | Stock-based compensation The Company has stock-based employee compensation plans which are more fully described in Note 10. Stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized in the consolidated statements of income (loss) and comprehensive income (loss) using the straight-line method over the vesting period of the award. The Company values restricted stock units at fair value on the date they are granted ("grant date"). |
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| Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income (loss) includes all changes in equity during a period, except those resulting from investments by stockholders and distributions to stockholders. The Company's comprehensive income includes changes the Company’s foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on short-term investments. There were no reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income in the periods ended December 31, 2024, 2023, or 2022. |
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| Net Income (Loss) Per Share | Net income (loss) per share Basic income (loss) per share is determined by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per share is determined by dividing net income by diluted weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted weighted average shares reflect the dilutive effect, if any, of potential common shares. To the extent their effect is dilutive, employee equity awards and other commitments to be settled in common stock are included in the calculation of diluted net income (loss) per share based on the treasury stock method. The calculations of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022 are as follows:
Prior to the Transaction, Informa TechTarget did not have any shares of common stock outstanding. Accordingly, net loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 has been calculated using the number of shares of Informa TechTarget’s common stock issued to Informa on the date of the Transaction. When determining net loss per share for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, the calculation of weighted average shares outstanding assumes that those shares of Informa TechTarget’s common stock were issued to Informa at the beginning of the relevant period. In calculating diluted net loss per share, 1.5 million shares related to unvested, restricted stock units were excluded for the year ended December 31, 2024 because the impact of including these restricted stock units would be anti-dilutive. Additionally, in calculating diluted net loss, per share, the weighted average shares outstanding does not include 3.2 million potential shares related to the assumed conversion of our convertible notes for the year ended December 31, 2024 as including those potential shares would also be anti-dilutive. There were no restricted stock units or convertible notes outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. |
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| Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements | Recently adopted accounting pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued the Accounting Standard Update — Segment Reporting (Topic 280) — Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures: The ASU improved reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. Informa TechTarget adopted this ASU for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 with comparative periods updated to reflect additional disclosures. The adoption did not have an impact on Informa TechTarget’s consolidated results. Pronouncements issued but not yet effective The FASB issued the following ASUs which are not yet effective: • ASU 2023-09 — Income Taxes (Topic 740) — Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures: Requires public entities to disclose specific categories in the effective tax reconciliation, as well as additional information for reconciling items that exceed a quantitative threshold. The ASU also requires all entities to disclose income taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state, and foreign taxes and further disaggregated for specific jurisdictions that exceed 5% of total income taxes paid, among other expanded disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual reporting beginning in 2025. Informa TechTarget is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect it to have a material impact on Informa TechTarget’s consolidated results. •
ASU 2024-03 — Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (Subtopic 220-40): Requires disaggregated disclosure, in the notes to the financial statements, of prescribed categories of expenses within relevant income statement captions. ASU 2024-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The new standard may be applied either on a prospective or retrospective basis. Informa TechTarget is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements, but does not expect it to have a material impact on Informa TechTarget’s consolidated results. |
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