UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the month of November 2024.

 

Commission File Number 001-40626

 

 

VTEX

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

N/A

(Translation of registrant’s name into English)

 

Harbour Place, 103 South Church Street

Grand Cayman, KY1-1002

Cayman Islands

(Address of principal executive office)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

 

Form 20-F Form 40-F ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):

 

 


 

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VTEX

Condensed consolidated interim balance sheets

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

22,525

 

28,035

Short-term investments

 

194,514

 

181,374

Trade receivables

 

53,820

 

44,122

Recoverable taxes

 

5,898

 

6,499

Deferred commissions

 

1,449

 

1,005

Prepaid expenses

 

4,313

 

5,143

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

53

Other current assets

 

124

 

22

Total current assets

 

282,643

 

266,253

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

 

 

 

Long-term investments

 

9,649

 

2,000

Trade receivables

 

12,639

 

7,415

Deferred tax assets

 

21,424

 

19,926

Prepaid expenses

 

95

 

155

Recoverable taxes

 

4,715

 

4,454

Deferred commissions

 

4,169

 

2,924

Other non-current assets

 

1,114

 

902

Right-of-use assets

 

2,204

 

3,277

Property and equipment, net

 

3,198

 

2,697

Intangible assets, net

 

31,309

 

30,024

Investments in joint venture

 

-

 

1,118

Total non-current assets

 

90,516

 

74,892

Total assets

 

373,159

 

341,145

 

The above condensed consolidated interim balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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VTEX

Condensed consolidated interim balance sheets

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

37,726

 

39,728

Taxes payable

 

6,305

 

8,219

Lease liabilities

 

1,534

 

1,863

Deferred revenue

 

31,553

 

25,948

Derivative financial instruments

 

102

 

-

Accounts payable from acquisition of subsidiaries

 

33

 

-

Other current liabilities

 

1,243

 

1,486

Total current liabilities

 

78,496

 

77,244

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

2,165

 

1,632

Taxes payable

 

206

 

-

Lease liabilities

 

1,284

 

2,233

Accounts payable from acquisition of subsidiaries

 

893

 

-

Deferred revenue

 

24,810

 

16,584

Deferred tax liabilities

 

2,653

 

2,668

Other non-current liabilities

 

439

 

452

Total non-current liabilities

 

32,450

 

23,569

 

 

 

 

 

EQUITY

 

 

 

 

Issued capital

 

19

 

18

Capital reserve

 

383,371

 

370,821

Other reserves

 

3,104

 

(486)

Accumulated losses

 

(124,326)

 

(130,060)

Equity attributable to VTEX’s shareholders

 

262,168

 

240,293

Non-controlling interests

 

45

 

39

Total shareholders’ equity

 

262,213

 

240,332

Total liabilities and equity

 

373,159

 

341,145

 

The above condensed consolidated interim balance sheets should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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VTEX

Condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscription revenue

 

53,897

 

47,544

 

158,244

 

132,078

Services revenue

 

2,099

 

3,084

 

6,941

 

8,718

Total revenue

 

55,996

 

50,628

 

165,185

 

140,796

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscription cost

 

(11,642)

 

(11,395)

 

(35,023)

 

(32,948)

Services cost

 

(2,636)

 

(3,625)

 

(8,937)

 

(12,144)

Total cost

 

(14,278)

 

(15,020)

 

(43,960)

 

(45,092)

Gross profit

 

41,718

 

35,608

 

121,225

 

95,704

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

 

(8,402)

 

(8,374)

 

(26,341)

 

(24,541)

Sales and marketing

 

(16,410)

 

(15,101)

 

(50,854)

 

(44,332)

Research and development

 

(13,366)

 

(15,508)

 

(40,330)

 

(45,772)

Other losses

 

(668)

 

(99)

 

(723)

 

(1,364)

Income (loss) from operations

 

2,872

 

(3,474)

 

2,977

 

(20,305)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial income

 

7,359

 

8,974

 

26,803

 

25,573

Financial expense

 

(7,959)

 

(7,896)

 

(28,006)

 

(22,925)

Financial result, net

 

(600)

 

1,078

 

(1,203)

 

2,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity results

 

-

 

281

 

2

 

989

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income tax

 

2,272

 

(2,115)

 

1,776

 

(16,668)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

98

 

(50)

 

(83)

 

(2,317)

Deferred

 

874

 

(214)

 

4,026

 

2,068

Total income tax

 

972

 

(264)

 

3,943

 

(249)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the period

 

3,244

 

(2,379)

 

5,719

 

(16,917)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Attributable to controlling shareholders

 

3,245

 

(2,374)

 

5,734

 

(16,913)

Non-controlling interest

 

(1)

 

(5)

 

(15)

 

(4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

 

0.018

 

(0.013)

 

0.031

 

(0.090)

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

 

0.017

 

(0.013)

 

0.030

 

(0.090)

 

The above condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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VTEX

Condensed consolidated interim statements of changes in shareholders’ equity

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

 

Issued capital

 

Capital reserve

 

Other
reserves

 

Accumulated losses

 

Equity
attributable to
VTEX’s
shareholders

 

Non-controlling interests

 

Total
shareholders’
equity

At January 1, 2023

 

                   19

 

          390,885

 

                 127

 

        (116,373)

 

          274,658

 

                   19

 

          274,677

Net loss for the period

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

          (16,913)

 

          (16,913)

 

                   (4)

 

          (16,917)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              2,015

 

                    -

 

              2,015

 

                    -

 

              2,015

Total comprehensive loss for the period

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              2,015

 

          (16,913)

 

          (14,898)

 

                   (4)

 

          (14,902)

Transactions with owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

                    -

 

                 632

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                 632

 

                    -

 

                 632

Share repurchase program

 

                    -

 

          (25,053)

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

          (25,053)

 

                    -

 

          (25,053)

Share-based compensation

 

                    -

 

            10,866

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

            10,866

 

                    -

 

            10,866

Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                   42

 

                   42

Total transactions with owners of the Company

 

                    -

 

          (13,555)

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

          (13,555)

 

                   42

 

          (13,513)

At September 30, 2023

 

                   19

 

          377,330

 

              2,142

 

        (133,286)

 

          246,205

 

                   57

 

          246,262

 

 

At January 1, 2024

 

                   18

 

          370,821

 

               (486)

 

        (130,060)

 

          240,293

 

                   39

 

          240,332

Net income for the period

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              5,734

 

              5,734

 

                 (15)

 

              5,719

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              3,590

 

                    -

 

              3,590

 

                    -

 

              3,590

Total comprehensive loss for the period

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              3,590

 

              5,734

 

              9,324

 

                 (15)

 

              9,309

Transactions with owners of the Company

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issue of common shares

 

                     1

 

                    -

                    -

 

                    -

 

                     1

 

                    -

 

                     1

Exercise of stock options

 

                    -

 

              3,725

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              3,725

 

                    -

 

              3,725

Share-based compensation

 

                    -

 

              8,825

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

              8,825

 

                    -

 

              8,825

Transactions with non-controlling interests

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

                   21

 

                   21

Total transactions with owners of the Company

 

                     1

 

            12,550

 

                    -

 

                    -

 

            12,551

 

                   21

 

            12,572

At September 30, 2024

 

                   19

 

          383,371

 

              3,104

 

        (124,326)

 

          262,168

 

                   45

 

          262,213

 

 

The above condensed consolidated interim statements of changes in shareholders’ equity should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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VTEX

Condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

Net income (loss) for the period

        5,719

 

    (16,917)

Adjustments for:

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

        3,329

 

        3,799

Deferred income tax

      (4,026)

 

      (2,068)

Loss on disposal of rights of use, property, equipment, and intangible assets

           114

 

           614

Expected credit losses from trade receivables

           775

 

        1,093

Share-based compensation

      11,111

 

      12,280

Provision for payroll taxes (share-based compensation)

        1,520

 

        2,117

Adjustment of hyperinflation

        6,428

 

      10,221

Equity results

             (2)

 

         (989)

Accrued interest

    (12,605)

 

      (9,875)

Fair value gains

      (2,166)

 

      (7,863)

Others and foreign exchange, net

        9,508

 

        2,559

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

Trade receivables

    (19,143)

 

      (6,781)

Recoverable taxes

      (1,611)

 

         (108)

Prepaid expenses

           668

 

           206

Other assets

         (462)

 

           (25)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

      (2,275)

 

         (958)

Taxes payable

        1,056

 

           415

Deferred revenue

      17,931

 

        5,450

Other liabilities

           110

 

        1,175

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

      15,979

 

      (5,655)

Income tax paid

      (1,482)

 

           233

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

      14,497

 

      (5,422)

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

Dividends received from joint venture

             -

 

        1,138

Proceeds from disposal of Joint Venture

        1,026

 

             -

Purchase of short and long-term investment

  (116,802)

 

  (112,350)

Redemption of short-term investment

    105,377

 

    139,458

Interest and dividends received from short-term investments

           591

 

        1,941

Acquisition of subsidiaries net of cash acquired

      (2,920)

 

             -

Acquisitions of property and equipment

      (1,691)

 

         (252)

Derivative financial instruments

      (3,558)

 

           359

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

    (17,977)

 

      30,294

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

Changes in restricted cash

             -

 

        1,660

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

        3,725

 

           632

Net-settlement of share-based payment

      (2,806)

 

      (1,618)

Buyback of shares

             -

 

    (25,053)

Payment of loans and financing

           (71)

 

      (1,238)

Interest paid

             -

 

             (5)

Principal elements of lease payments

      (1,249)

 

      (1,152)

Lease interest paid

         (284)

 

         (440)

Net cash used in financing activities

         (685)

 

    (27,214)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

      (4,165)

 

      (2,342)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period

      28,035

 

      24,394

Effect of exchange rate changes

      (1,345)

 

         (751)

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

      22,525

 

      21,301

 

 

Non-cash transactions:

 

Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets and remeasurement

           344

 

             85

Unpaid amount related to business combinations

           926

 

             -

Transactions with non-controlling interests

             21

 

             42

 

The above condensed consolidated interim statements of cash flows should be read in conjunction with the accompanying notes.

 

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VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

1
General information

VTEX (“VTEX” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, or collectively referred to as the “Group”, provides a software-as-a-service digital commerce platform tailored for enterprise brands and retailers. The Company’s shares, under the symbol “VTEX”, are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”).

The following entities are part of the Group and are being consolidated in these financial statements:

 

 

 

 

Interest held by the Group (%)

Company

Place of business/ country of incorporation

Relationship

Principal business activity

September

30, 2024

December

31, 2023

September 30, 2023

VTEX (“VTEX”)

Cayman

Holding

Technology Services

 

 

 

VTEX Argentina S.A. (“VTEX ARG”)

Argentina

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Brasil Tecnologia para E-commerce LTDA. (“VTEX Brazil”)

Brazil

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Day Eventos LTDA (“VTEX DAY”)

Brazil

Subsidiary

Production of events

100

100

100

WENI Tecnologia da Informacao LTDA. (“WENI”) (i)

Brazil

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

-

-

Loja Integrada Tecnologia Para Softwares S.A. (“Loja Integrada”)

Brazil

Subsidiary

Technology Services

97.73

98.68

98.86

VTEX Chile SPA (“VTEX CHI”)

Chile

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Colombia Tecnologia para Ecommerce S.A.S. (“VTEX COL”)

Colombia

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Commerce Cloud Solutions LLC (“VTEX USA”)

USA

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Ecommerce Platform Limited (“VTEX UK”)

UK

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Mexico Soluciones en Ecommerce S.R.L. de C.V. (“VTEX MEX”)

Mexico

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

EICOM Business School S.A.P.I De C.V. (“Escuela”)

Mexico

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

Peru Tecnologia para ECOMMERCE S.A.C. (“VTEX PERU”)

Peru

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Platform España, S.L. ("VTEX ESP")

Spain

Subsidiary

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Ecommerce Platform Limited - Sede Secondaria (“VTEX ITA”)

Italy

Branch

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Ecommerce Platform Limited London - Sucursala Bucuresti (“VTEX ROM”)

Romania

Branch

Technology Services

100

100

100

VTEX Ecommerce Platform Limited – Sucursal em Portugal (“VTEX PORT”)

Portugal

Branch

Technology Services

100

100

100

 

(i) In August 2024, VTEX completed the acquisition of Weni Tecnologia da Informacao LTDA., a Brazilian privately held company specializing in communication automation solutions and chatbots (Refer to Note 3).

 

The Group previously owned VT Comercio, a joint venture ("JV") formed in July 2019 with a 50% participation. On August 30, 2023, the Company announced the termination of the JV, and the dissolution terms were finalized in May 2024.

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VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

2
Basis of presentation and consolidation

 

a. Basis for preparation of the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements of VTEX Group for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, have been prepared in accordance with IAS 34 – Interim Financial Reporting as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (“IFRS Accounting Standards”).

 

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required in an annual consolidated financial statement. Accordingly, this report is to be read in conjunction with the Group’s annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, and any public announcements made by the Group during the interim reporting period.

 

The accounting policies adopted are consistent with those of the previous financial year, except for the income tax estimation (see note 7) and the adoption of new and amended standards as set out below.

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars (“USD” or “US$”), which is the Company’s functional and presentation currency. All amounts are rounded to the nearest thousands, except when otherwise indicated.

 

b. New standards, interpretations, and amendments adopted by the Group

 

A number of amended standards became applicable for the current reporting period. The Group did not have to change its accounting policies or make retrospective adjustments as a result of adopting these amended standards.

 

c. Critical estimates and accounting judgments

 

Management has made judgments and estimates that affect the application of the Group’s accounting policies and the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Accounting estimates and judgments are continually evaluated based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Revisions to estimates are recognized prospectively.

 

In preparing these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements, the significant judgments and estimates made by management in applying the Group’s accounting policies and the key sources of estimation uncertainty were the same as those set at the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. No retrospective adjustments were made.

 

 

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VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

3
Business combinations

 

3.1 Acquisition of Weni

 

On August 29, 2024, VTEX completed the acquisition of Weni, a Brazilian privately held company specializing in communication automation solutions and chatbots. The purchase price includes an initial cash consideration of US$3 million, as well as a long-term fixed installment of US$0.9 million.

 

The acquisition agreement features potential additional consideration, which may be payable based on the achievement of specific performance targets and the continued employment of key executives over the next three years. As these additional payments fall outside the scope of the business combination, they are recognized as employee benefit expenses in profit or loss over the applicable service period.

 

The table below represents the preliminary purchase price allocation to total identifiable intangible assets acquired and net liabilities assumed based on their respective estimated fair values as of August 29, 2024. The fair values assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s best estimates and assumptions as of the reporting date.

 

Fair value of net tangible assets and liabilities:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

97

Trade receivables

1,425

Other current and non-current assets

54

Property and equipment

44

Accounts payable

(1,093)

Other current and non-current liabilities

(630)

Fair value of identifiable intangible assets:

 

Customer relationship

851

Software

202

 

 

Goodwill

2,975

Total purchase price

3,925

 

3.2 Accounts payable from acquisition of subsidiaries

 

The breakdown of accounts payable from acquisition of subsidiary is as follows:

 

 

September 30, 2024

Fixed installment - cash

 

33

Current

 

33

 

 

 

Fixed installment - cash

 

893

Non-current

 

893

 

 

 

Total

 

926

 

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VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

3.3 Changes in balance payable from acquisition of subsidiaries

 

 

 

2024

Opening balance on January 1

 

-

Addition due to acquisition - installments

 

3,925

Payments of principal/finance charges - installments

 

(3,016)

Accrued interest and others

 

8

Exchange differences

 

9

Closing balance on September 30

 

926

 

 

4
Cash and cash equivalents

The breakdown of cash and cash equivalents is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Cash and cash bank deposits

 

17,468

 

24,962

Time deposits, investment funds and others

 

5,057

 

3,073

Total

 

22,525

 

28,035

 

 

5
Short and long-term investments

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Financial assets measured at fair value

 

162,234

 

95,293

Financial assets measured at amortized cost

 

41,929

 

88,081

Short and long-term investments

 

204,163

 

183,374

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

194,514

 

181,374

Non-current

 

9,649

 

2,000

 

 

5.1 Financial investments measured at fair value

 

The following table shows the changes in the balances:

 

 

 

2024

Opening balance on January 1

 

95,293

Additions

 

65,443

Redemption

 

(9,192)

Accrued dividend

 

524

Fair value gains (losses)

 

7,418

Reclassification

 

3,790

Exchange differences

 

(1,042)

Closing balance on September 30

 

162,234

 

 

12


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

5.2 Financial investments measured at amortized cost

 

The following table shows the changes in the balances:

 

 

2024

Opening balance on January 1

 

88,081

Additions

 

51,359

Redemption

 

(96,185)

Accrued interest

 

11,491

Fair value losses, net

 

(1,535)

Reclassification

 

(3,790)

Exchange differences

 

(7,492)

Closing balance on September 30

 

41,929

 

6
Trade receivables

 

Trade receivables are as follows:

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Trade receivables

 

67,391

 

52,446

Expected credit losses

 

(932)

 

(909)

Total trade receivables

 

66,459

 

51,537

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

53,820

 

44,122

Non-current

 

12,639

 

7,415

 

The changes in expected credit losses for trade receivables are as follows:

 

 

 

 

2024

Opening balance on January 1

 

 

(909)

Addition, net

 

 

(775)

Addition from acquisition of subsidiaries

 

 

(25)

Write-off

 

 

701

Exchange differences

 

 

76

Closing balance on September 30

 

 

(932)

 

The trade receivables by maturity are distributed as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Current

 

63,807

 

49,201

Overdue:

 

 

 

 

From 1 to 30 days

 

2,124

 

1,810

From 31 to 60 days

 

274

 

244

From 61 to 90 days

 

172

 

227

From 91 to 120 days

 

223

 

272

From 121 to 300 days

 

791

 

692

Total

 

67,391

 

52,446

 

13


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

7
Current and deferred tax

 

7.1 Deferred tax assets

 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Loss allowances for financial assets

 

                         336

 

                         339

Bonus provision

 

                      1,341

 

                      2,271

Lease

 

                         314

 

                         396

Share-based compensation (i)

 

                      2,759

 

                      3,064

Tax loss (ii)

 

                    13,657

 

                    11,916

Others (iii)

 

                      3,017

 

                      1,940

Total deferred tax assets

 

                    21,424

 

                    19,926

(i) Mainly related to RSU amounts that are treated as temporary differences until the instrument is vested.

(ii) Mainly related to losses from previous periods. Tax loss carry forwards are expected to be offset in the foreseeable future.

(iii) Most of the amounts appointed as others in the deferred tax assets reconciliation correspond to usual book-to-tax temporary differences such as provision for sales commissions and suppliers and unrealized foreign exchange variation.

7.2 Deferred tax liabilities

 

The balance comprises temporary differences attributable to:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Acquisition of subsidiaries

 

920

 

1,136

Temporary differences

 

1,733

 

1,499

Others

 

                            -

 

33

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

                      2,653

 

                      2,668

 

7.3 Income Tax expense

 

Income tax expense is recognized based on Management’s estimate of the weighted average effective annual income tax rate expected for the full financial year.

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Current tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current tax on profits for the period

98

 

(50)

 

(83)

 

(2,317)

 

98

 

(50)

 

(83)

 

(2,317)

Deferred income tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in deferred tax

874

 

(214)

 

4,026

 

2,068

 

874

 

(214)

 

4,026

 

2,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax

972

 

(264)

 

3,943

 

(249)

 

14


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

8
Leases

 

8.1 Amounts recognized in the balance sheets

 

The balance sheets show the following amounts related to leases:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Right-of-use assets

 

 

 

 

Office buildings

 

2,204

 

3,277

Total

 

2,204

 

3,277

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Lease liabilities

 

 

 

 

Current

 

1,534

 

1,863

Non-current

 

1,284

 

2,233

Total

 

2,818

 

4,096

 

The following table shows the changes in the right-of-use asset and lease liabilities:

 

 

 

2024

Right-of-use assets

 

 

Opening balance on January 1

 

3,277

New lease agreements

 

252

Remeasurement

 

112

Depreciation

 

(1,148)

Hyperinflation adjustment

 

6

Exchange differences

 

(295)

Closing balance on September 30

 

2,204

 

 

 

 

 

2024

Lease liabilities

 

 

Opening balance on January 1

 

4,096

New lease agreements

 

252

Remeasurement

 

92

Interest added

 

286

Principal elements of lease payments

 

(1,249)

Interest payment

 

(284)

Exchange differences

 

(375)

Closing balance on September 30

 

2,818

 

15


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

8.2 Amounts recognized in the statement of profit or loss

 

The statement of profit or loss presents the following amounts related to leases:

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Depreciation charge of office buildings

384

 

371

 

1,148

 

1,117

Interest expense (included in financial expense)

84

 

139

 

286

 

441

Total

468

 

510

 

1,434

 

1,558

 

 

9
Property and equipment, net

 

Details of the Group’s property and equipment balance are presented below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Leasehold improvements

 

2,305

 

2,560

Machinery and equipment

 

39

 

43

Furniture and fixture

 

568

 

606

Computer and peripherals

 

4,330

 

3,192

Accumulated depreciation

 

(4,044)

 

(3,704)

Property and equipment, net

 

3,198

 

2,697

 

 

10
Intangible assets, net

 

Details of the Group’s intangible assets balance are presented below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Software

 

4,376

 

4,649

Trademark

 

211

 

238

Intellectual property

 

2,609

 

2,962

Customer contracts

 

10,226

 

9,490

Goodwill

 

23,707

 

21,832

Others

 

503

 

566

Accumulated amortization

 

(10,323)

 

(9,713)

Intangible assets, net

 

31,309

 

30,024

 

 

16


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

11
Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

The breakdown of accounts payable and accrued expenses is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Trade payables

 

15,796

 

14,829

Social charges

 

6,151

 

7,428

Profit-sharing

 

10,706

 

13,147

Provision for vacation and benefits

 

7,128

 

5,935

Others

 

110

 

21

Total

 

39,891

 

41,360

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

37,726

 

39,728

Non-current

 

2,165

 

1,632

 

 

12
Taxes payable

 

The breakdown of taxes payable is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Income tax payable

 

390

 

2,147

Other taxes payable

 

6,121

 

6,072

Total

 

6,511

 

8,219

 

 

 

 

 

Current

 

6,305

 

8,219

Non-current

 

206

 

-

 

17


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

13
Contingencies

 

The Group is party to civil and labor lawsuits involving loss risks. Provisions for losses resulting from lawsuits are estimated and updated by the Group, based on analysis from the Group’s legal advisors.

 

The breakdown of existing contingencies classified as probable losses by the Group, based on the evaluation of its legal advisors, which are recognized as a liability, is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Civil

 

82

 

48

Labor

 

15

 

10

Tax

 

199

 

170

Total

 

296

 

228

 

The breakdown of existing contingencies classified as possible losses by the Group, based on the evaluation of its legal advisors, for which no provision was recognized, is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Civil

 

153

 

114

Labor

 

200

 

176

Tax

 

1,115

 

1,067

Total

 

1,468

 

1,357

 

 

14
Shareholders’ equity

 

14.1 Issued capital

 

The total share capital is as follows:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Number of ordinary nominative shares

 

185,524,145

 

184,027,008

Par value

 

0.0001

 

0.0001

Total issued capital

 

19

 

18

 

18


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

15
Revenue from services provided

 

 

The Group revenue derives mainly from the transfer of services rendered and fees charged as services are provided, therefore, mostly recognized over time. Disaggregation of revenue by major product lines are as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Subscriptions

59,347

 

51,718

 

173,982

 

144,571

Taxes on subscriptions

(5,450)

 

(4,174)

 

(15,738)

 

(12,493)

Subscription revenue

53,897

 

47,544

 

158,244

 

132,078

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Services provided

2,233

 

3,235

 

7,317

 

9,133

Taxes on services

(134)

 

(151)

 

(376)

 

(415)

Services revenue

2,099

 

3,084

 

6,941

 

8,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

55,996

 

50,628

 

165,185

 

140,796

 

19


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

16
Earnings (loss) per share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.

 

Diluted earnings per share are computed by affecting all potential weighted average dilutive common stock, including options and restricted stock units.

 

The following tables contain the earnings (loss) per share of the Group for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

Basic earnings (loss) per share

September 30,

 2024

 

September 30,

 2023

 

September 30,

 2024

 

September 30,

 2023

Income (loss) attributable to the stockholders of the Group

         3,245

 

        (2,374)

 

         5,734

 

      (16,914)

Weighted average number of outstanding common shares (thousands)

     185,268

 

     186,024

 

     184,801

 

     187,106

Basic earnings (loss) per share

         0.018

 

        (0.013)

 

         0.031

 

        (0.090)

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

September 30,

2024

 

September 30,

 2023

 

September 30,

 2024

 

September 30,

 2023

Income (loss) attributable to the stockholders of the Group

         3,245

 

        (2,374)

 

         5,734

 

      (16,914)

Weighted average number of outstanding common shares (thousands)

     192,339

 

     186,024

 

     192,339

 

     187,106

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

         0.017

 

        (0.013)

 

         0.030

 

        (0.090)

 

20


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

17
Financial result, net

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Interest and dividend earned on bank deposits and financial investments

2,095

 

4,820

 

12,605

 

9,875

Foreign exchange gains

1,281

 

1,114

 

4,507

 

5,288

Gains from fair value of financial instruments (i)

-

 

1,176

 

156

 

1,905

Gains from short and long-term investments

3,870

 

1,791

 

8,689

 

8,340

Other financial income

113

 

73

 

846

 

165

Financial income

7,359

 

8,974

 

26,803

 

25,573

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange losses

(4,562)

 

(1,655)

 

(13,734)

 

(9,395)

Losses from fair value of financial instruments (i)

(1,508)

 

(317)

 

(3,873)

 

(962)

Interest on loans

-

 

-

 

-

 

(4)

Interest on lease liabilities

(84)

 

(139)

 

(286)

 

(441)

Losses from short and long-term investments

(720)

 

(237)

 

(2,806)

 

(1,412)

Adjustment of hyperinflation

(643)

 

(5,361)

 

(6,428)

 

(10,221)

Other financial expenses

(442)

 

(187)

 

(879)

 

(490)

Financial expense

(7,959)

 

(7,896)

 

(28,006)

 

(22,925)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financial result, net

(600)

 

1,078

 

(1,203)

 

2,648

 

(i) Refers to gain and losses on change in the fair value of hedge instruments (Refer to note 19.1)

21


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

18
Share-based compensation
 

18.1 Share-based compensation: VTEX

 

VTEX provides share-based compensation to selected directors and employees as a stock-option plan.

 

Both stock options and Restricted Stock Units instruments (“RSUs”) are exercisable as long as the director or employee fulfills the worked periods after the options are granted.

 

Set out below are summaries of stock options granted under the plan:

 

 

 

Number of

options

(thousands)

Weighted

average

exercise price

Remaining

contractual

terms in years

Weighted

average grant

date fair value

At January 1, 2024

 

9,896

4.17

3.86

1.44

Granted

 

131

7.25

-

3.42

Forfeit

 

(382)

4.40

-

1.19

Exercised (i)

 

(574)

2.57

-

0.64

At September 30, 2024

 

9,071

4.29

3.20

1.53

Stock options exercisable as of September 30, 2024

 

5,754

4.53

2.79

1.12

 

(i) The number of stock-options withheld for tax purposes was 40,203 shares.

 

The fair value of the stock options granted is calculated based on the Binomial Options Pricing Model considering the average contract term. The model inputs for options included:

 

Strike Price - Average price weighted by the quantity granted;
Target Asset Price - The trading price closest to the granting date of the options or the trading price derived from an independent valuation report;
Risk-Free Interest Rate - US Treasury interest rate, according to the contractual term;
Volatility - According to comparable peer entities listed on the stock exchange.

 

The weighted average inputs used in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024:

 

Target Asset Price – US$ 7.20 per share (December 31, 2023 – US$ 5.12 per share)
Risk-Free Interest Rate – 4.50% (December 31, 2023 – 4.39%)
Volatility – 56.07% (December 31, 2023 – 56.99%)
Expected dividend: None

 

22


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

The following table summarizes the RSU options granted under the plan:

 

 

 

Number of

RSUs

(thousands)

Weighted

average grant

date fair value

At January 1, 2024

 

3,720

6.32

Granted

 

1,373

6.73

Forfeit

 

(414)

6.33

Settled (i)

 

(1,257)

6.21

At September 30, 2024

 

3,422

6.52

 

(i) The number of RSUs withheld for tax purposes was 312,628 shares.

 

The fair value of the restricted stock units granted was calculated using the same Target Asset Price used in the Stock Options appraisal model.

 

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, there was US$12,125 (US$16,669 on December 31, 2023) of remaining unamortized compensation costs, including social charges, related to unvested stock options and RSUs granted to the Group’s employees. This cost will be recognized over an estimated weighted average remaining period of 1.71 years. Total unamortized compensation costs will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures.

 

The total expense, including taxes and social charges related to the share-based compensation plan for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, was US$12,136 (for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023: US$12,068 ). For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Group recorded in the capital reserve the amount of US$8,515 (for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023: US$10,725).

 

The Company must withhold an amount for an employee's tax obligation associated with a share-based payment and transfer that amount to the tax authority on the employee's behalf. The Company is settling the share-based compensation on a net basis by withholding the number of shares with a fair value equal to the monetary value of the employee's tax obligation and only issuing the remaining shares on completion of the vesting period. If all of the shares outstanding as at September 30, 2024 were subsequently vested, the Group would be required to pay taxes of approximately US$13,860 (US$13,847 on December 31, 2023) considering the stock price as of September 30, 2024.

23


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

18.2 Share-based compensation: Loja Integrada

 

On April 29, 2021, VTEX introduced a new share-based compensation plan to selected directors and employees as a stock-option and RSU plan in Loja Integrada, a subsidiary wholly owned. This share-based compensation plan also has RSU and Stock Options. Under both stock-option plan and RSUs, the options have a term of 7 years as of the grant date. They are exercisable as long as the director or employee fulfills the worked periods after the options are granted.

 

Set out below are summaries of stock options granted under the plan:

 

 

 

Number of

options

(thousands)

Weighted

average

exercise price

Remaining

contractual

terms in years

Weighted

average grant

date fair value

At January 1, 2024

 

8.42

14.81

4.35

6.17

Granted

 

-

-

-

-

Forfeit

 

(8.42)

13.08

-

5.49

Exercised

 

-

-

-

-

At September 30, 2024

 

-

-

-

-

Stock options exercisable as of September 30, 2024

 

-

-

-

-

 

 

The fair value of the stock options granted is calculated based on the Binomial Options Pricing Model considering the average contract term. The model inputs for options included:

 

Strike Price - Average price weighted by the quantity granted;
Target Asset Price - The trading price closest to the granting date of the options or the trading price derived from an independent valuation report;
Risk-Free Interest Rate - Future CDI, according to the contractual term;
Volatility - According to comparable peer entities listed on the stock exchange.

 

The following table summarizes the RSU granted under the plan:

 

 

 

Number of

RSUs

(thousands)

Weighted

average grant

date fair value

At January 1, 2024

 

240.89

6.49

Granted

 

-

-

Forfeit

 

(0.50)

7.51

Settled (i)

 

(82.45)

5.60

At September 30, 2024

 

157.94

5.86

 

(i) The number of RSUs withheld for tax purposes was 9,472 shares.

 

24


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, there was US$283 (US$773 on December 31, 2023) of remaining unamortized compensation cost, including social charges, related to unvested stock options and RSUs granted to the Group’s employees. This cost will be recognized over an estimated weighted-average remaining period of 1.22 years. Total unamortized compensation costs will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures.

 

The total expense, including taxes and social charges related to the Loja Integrada share-based compensation plan for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, was US$494 (for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023: US$2,330 ). For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, the Group recorded in the capital reserve the amount of US$310 (for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2023: US$141).

 

The Company must withhold an amount for an employee's tax obligation associated with a share-based payment and transfer that amount to the tax authority on the employee's behalf. The Company is settling the share-based compensation on a net basis by withholding the number of shares with a fair value equal to the monetary value of the employee's tax obligation and only issuing the remaining shares on completion of the vesting period. If all of the shares outstanding as at September 30, 2024 were subsequently vested, the Group would be required to pay taxes of approximately US$107 (US$184 on December 31, 2023) considering the stock price as of September 30, 2024.

 

 

18.3 Amounts recognized in the statement of profit or loss

 

The following table illustrates the classification of share-based compensation in the consolidated statements of profit and loss which includes both share-based compensation of VTEX and Loja Integrada, which includes social charges and taxes:

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Subscription cost

 

(67)

 

(90)

 

(145)

 

(196)

Services cost

 

(123)

 

(105)

 

(456)

 

(349)

General and administrative

 

(1,723)

 

(1,497)

 

(6,302)

 

(4,919)

Sales and marketing

 

(1,091)

 

(967)

 

(3,076)

 

(3,336)

Research and development

 

(1,232)

 

(1,934)

 

(2,652)

 

(5,598)

Total

 

(4,236)

 

(4,593)

 

(12,631)

 

(14,398)

 

25


 

VTEX

Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

19
Financial Instruments

 

19.1 Financial instruments by category

 

The Company classifies its financial assets and liabilities under the following categories: amortized cost and fair value through profit or loss. The classification by category and the corresponding accounting policies of each financial instrument in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those applied and disclosed in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended on December 31, 2023.

 

(i) Financial instruments valued at amortized cost

 

The Group has the following financial instruments valued at amortized cost:

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

22,525

 

28,035

Short-term investments

 

41,929

 

88,081

Trade receivables

 

66,459

 

51,537

Total

 

130,913

 

167,653

 

 

 

 

 

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Trade payables

 

15,796

 

14,829

Lease liabilities

 

2,818

 

4,096

Accounts payable from acquisition of subsidiaries

 

926

 

-

Total

 

19,540

 

18,925

 

 

 

 

 

 

(ii) Financial instruments valued at fair value through profit or loss

 

The Group has the following financial instruments valued at fair value through profit or loss:

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Financial assets:

 

 

 

 

Short and long-term investments

 

162,234

 

95,293

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

53

Total

 

162,234

 

95,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying amount

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

Financial liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

102

 

-

Total

 

102

 

-

 

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

For the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2024, the Group had derivative financial instruments designed as a hedge of foreign currency risk in Argentina. The hedge contracts had maturity dates equal to those of the principal, which was raised through Matba Rofex. The notional value is US$12,000 and the last maturity is due December 2024.

 

The following amounts were recognized in profit or loss in relation to financial instruments:

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Net gain (loss) on financial instruments

(1,508)

 

859

 

(3,717)

 

943

 

The following amounts were recognized in profit or loss in relation to short and long-term investments:

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Net gain on short and long-term investments

3,150

 

1,554

 

7,418

 

6,928

 

a. Fair value hierarchy

 

This section provides details about the judgments and estimates made for determining the fair values of the financial instruments recognized and measured at fair value in the financial statements. The Group has classified its financial instruments into the three levels prescribed under the accounting standards to indicate the reliability of the inputs used in determining fair value.

 

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments

 

152,585

 

-

 

-

Long-term investments

 

-

 

-

 

9,649

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

102

 

-

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2023

 

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Level 3

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments

 

93,293

 

-

 

-

Long-term investments

 

-

 

-

 

2,000

Derivative financial instruments

 

-

 

53

 

-

 

There were no transfers between levels 1, 2, and 3 for recurring fair value measurements during the first semester of 2024.

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Notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

(Unaudited)

In thousands of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated

 

Fair value measurements using significant unobservable inputs (level 3)

 

VTEX holds strategic investments in privately held equity securities of unquoted companies specializing in conversational commerce solutions and AI-driven platforms for data analytics and automation. The estimation of fair value for these investments requires the use of significant unobservable inputs, and as a result, the Company classified them as Level 3 within the fair value measurement framework. The valuation method is based on information available, including the market approach, and is supplemented with estimates such as revenue growth and liquidity.

 

The following table presents the changes in level 3 items for the period ended on September 30, 2024:

 

 

 

Investment in unquoted companies

 At January 1, 2024

 

          2,000

 Additions

 

          6,024

 Fair value adjustments

 

          1,625

 At September 30, 2024

 

          9,649

 

 

b. Fair value of other financial instruments at amortized cost

 

The Group also has several financial instruments which are not measured at fair value in the balance sheet. As at September 30, 2024, these instruments’ fair values are not different from their carrying amounts since the interest receivable/payable is either close to current market rates or the instruments are short-term in nature. Differences were identified for the following instruments at September 30, 2024:

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

December 31, 2023

 

Carrying amount

 

Fair value

 

Carrying amount

 

Fair value

Financial assets:

 

 

Short-term investments

       9,034

 

       6,898

 

     20,872

 

     21,443

Total

       9,034

 

       6,898

 

     20,872

 

     21,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.2 Financial risk management

 

The risk management of the Group is predominantly controlled by a central treasury department (Group treasury) under policies approved by the board of directors. Group treasury identifies, evaluates, and hedges financial risks in close cooperation with the Group’s operating units. The board provides written principles for overall risk management and policies covering specific areas, such as foreign exchange risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, the use of derivatives and non-derivative financial instruments, and investment of excess liquidity.

 

 

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Item 2 – Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations

This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results and the timing of events may differ significantly from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements for several reasons, including those described in our prior filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following analysis and discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 included elsewhere in this document.

Overview

VTEX is the composable and complete commerce platform for premier brands and retailers. VTEX delivers more efficiency and less maintenance to organizations seeking to make smarter IT investments and modernize their tech stack. Through our pragmatic composability approach, we empower brands, distributors, and retailers with unparalleled flexibility and comprehensive solutions, enabling them to invest solely in what provides a clear business advantage and boosts profitability. Our platform is designed to be the operating system for the commerce ecosystem to orchestrate complex network of consumers, business partners, suppliers, and fulfillment providers in one place. VTEX puts its customers’ business on a fast path to growth with a complete Commerce, Marketplace, and OMS solution. We help global companies build, manage and deliver native and advanced B2B, B2C, and marketplace commerce experiences with unprecedented time to market and without complexity.

We are redefining the boundaries between digital and physical commerce, empowering personal shoppers, and fostering seamless interactions across both realms. Our aim is to boost our customers’ conversion and efficiency rates in their commerce operations. Through VTEX, enterprises can easily build online stores, integrate and manage orders across multiple channels, create marketplaces to sell third-party vendors’ products, and optimize their product delivery process, among many other capabilities.

With over 20 years of experience in digital commerce, VTEX has been a leader in accelerating the commerce transformation in Latin America and is expanding globally. Our platform is engineered to enterprise-level standards and functionality with approximately 86.5% of our GMV coming from large, blue-chip companies (i.e. customers with more than US$10 million of GMV per year). We are trusted by 2.6 thousand customers with 3.5 thousand active online stores across 43 countries to connect with their consumers in a meaningful way.

We benefit from the acceleration of digitalization globally, and in particular in Latin America, where ecommerce is still underpenetrated. Accelerating ecommerce growth, evolving consumer expectations and the proliferation of digital shopping alternatives are raising the bar for brands and retailers to stay relevant. Legacy structures developed over years force enterprises to choose between deep customization and speed to market. Our technology combined with our ecosystem of partners solves this problem. We deliver flexibility and simplicity to complex, mission critical commerce operations. In 2024, our company is achieving several recognitions and acknowledgments. In the first quarter of 2024, VTEX was the exclusive vendor recognized as a Customers’ Choice in the 2024 Gartner® Voice of the Customer for Digital Commerce. According to the report, 98% of VTEX customers expressed their willingness to recommend the ecommerce platform to their peers. Additionally in February 2024, we were recognized as the top leader in the IDC MarketScape Worldwide B2C Digital Commerce Platforms for Midmarket Growth Vendor Assessment study. Rated the highest out of 25 vendors, we stood out for our comprehensive solutions and strategic focus on B2C excellence. In the second quarter of 2024, VTEX has been named a Leader for the first time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Headless Digital Commerce Applications for Midmarket Growth 2024 Vendor Assessment, being recognized for providing comprehensive, unified commerce solutions, including B2B, B2C, B2X, omnichannel, experiential commerce, and marketplaces.

We offer access to our platform on a subscription basis, which accounted for 96.3% of our revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to 93.9% of our revenue in the same period of 2023. Our subscription revenue is based on a fixed subscription fee and a transaction-based fee. The transaction-based fee accounts for most of our subscription revenues and is primarily structured as a take rate or percentage of the total value of the orders processed through our platform, including value added taxes and shipping, which we refer to as our GMV. Our transaction-based fee model aligns our success with our customers’ success and our revenue grows as our customers’ GMV grows. In the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, our GMV increased to US$4.4 billion from US$4.0 billion in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of 9.5% in USD and 17.1% on an FX neutral basis. In the same period, our subscription revenue increased to US$53.9 million from US$47.5 million, representing an increase of 13.4% in USD and 21.9% on an FX neutral basis.

In the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, our total revenue, which includes subscription and services revenue, increased to US$56.0 million from US$50.6 million in the same period of 2023, representing an increase of 10.6% in USD and 18.7% on an FX neutral basis.

 

 

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Key metric — Gross merchandise value

The key metric we use to measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate our business plan projections and support our strategic decisions is GMV. Due to the seasonality of ecommerce and the foreign exchange effects resulting from the volatility of the currencies of the jurisdictions where we operate (particularly Latin America countries) vis-à-vis the U.S. Dollar (which is our functional currency), our management compares GMV on a year-over-year and foreign exchange neutral basis. The foreign exchange neutral measures are calculated by using the average monthly exchange rates for each month during the previous year, adjusted by inflation in countries with hyper-inflation, and applying them to the corresponding months of the current year, so as to calculate what our results would have been had exchange rates remained stable from one year to the next.

GMV is the total value of customer orders processed through our platform, including value added taxes and shipping. Our GMV does not include the value of orders processed by our SMB customers or B2B transactions. Due to our transaction-based subscription model, we believe that GMV growth is linked with our revenue growth and we track GMV as an indicator of the success of our customers, the performance of the platform and our market share.

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

 

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

 

 

(in millions of U.S. Dollars, unless otherwise indicated)

GMV

 

 

 

4,380.2

 

3,999.3

 

12,854.7

 

11,141.5

GMV growth FX neutral (%)

 

 

 

17.1%

 

27.8%

 

18.8%

 

23.2%

 

 

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Seasonality and quarterly operations results

Our transaction-based subscription model, similar to most retail businesses, experiences seasonal fluctuations. Historically, we have generated higher net sales in the fourth quarter, as a consequence of the concentration of special dates during that quarter.

The following table sets forth our quarterly condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss data for each of the last historical nine quarters. The condensed consolidated interim statements of profit or loss data below has been prepared on the same basis as the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document and, in our opinion, reflects all necessary adjustments, consisting only of ordinary course recurring adjustments, necessary to present this information fairly and accurately. These historical quarterly results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for any future period.

(in US$ millions)

September 30, 2022

December 31, 2022

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Subscription revenue

36.5

42.7

39.8

44.8

47.5

58.2

50.4

54.0

53.9

Services revenue

2.2

2.8

2.5

3.1

3.1

2.5

2.3

2.6

2.1

Total revenue

38.8

45.5

42.3

47.9

50.6

60.7

52.6

56.5

56.0

Subscription cost

(9.8)

(11.5)

(10.4)

(11.2)

(11.4)

(12.5)

(11.5)

(11.8)

(11.6)

Services cost

(2.9)

(3.1)

(4.2)

(4.4)

(3.6)

(3.4)

(3.2)

(3.1)

(2.6)

Total cost

(12.6)

(14.6)

(14.6)

(15.5)

(15.0)

(15.9)

(14.8)

(14.9)

(14.3)

Gross profit

26.1

30.9

27.7

32.4

35.6

44.9

37.9

41.6

41.7

Operating expenses

 

General and administrative

(6.9)

(7.1)

(7.9)

(8.2)

(8.4)

(9.1)

(9.2)

(8.8)

(8.4)

Sales and marketing

(16.2)

(12.4)

(14.8)

(14.4)

(15.1)

(15.1)

(17.2)

(17.3)

(16.4)

Research and development

(13.8)

(14.1)

(14.0)

(16.3)

(15.5)

(14.3)

(12.7)

(14.2)

(13.4)

Other income (losses)

(0.5)

(0.4)

(0.8)

(0.5)

(0.1)

(0.6)

(0.4)

0.3

(0.7)

Income (loss) from operation

(11.3)

(3.0)

(9.7)

(7.1)

(3.5)

5.7

(1.6)

1.7

2.9

Financial result, net

(0.2)

2.7

1.5

0.1

1.1

0.4

(3.4)

2.8

(0.6)

Equity results

0.3

0.3

0.3

0.4

0.3

0.0

0.0

(0.0)

(0.0)

Income (loss) before income tax

(11.2)

0.0

(7.9)

(6.6)

(2.1)

6.1

(5.0)

4.5

2.3

Income tax

(0.3)

(0.3)

(0.0)

0.0

(0.3)

(2.9)

2.5

0.5

1.0

Net income (loss) for the period

(11.5)

(0.3)

(7.9)

(6.6)

(2.4)

3.2

(2.5)

4.9

3.2

Earnings (loss) per share

 

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share US$

(0.06)

(0.00)

(0.04)

(0.04)

(0.01)

0.02

(0.01)

0.03

0.02

 

 

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The following table sets forth selected condensed consolidated interim profit (loss) statements data for each of the periods indicated as a percentage of total revenue.

 

 

 

September 30, 2022

December 31, 2022

March 31,

2023

June 30,

2023

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

100.0%

Subscription cost

(25.2)%

(25.3)%

(24.6)%

(23.3)%

(22.5)%

(20.5)%

(21.9)%

(20.9)%

(20.8)%

Services cost

(7.4)%

(6.8)%

(9.9)%

(9.1)%

(7.2)%

(5.6)%

(6.1)%

(5.4)%

(4.7)%

Total cost

(32.6)%

(32.1)%

(34.4)%

(32.4)%

(29.7)%

(26.1)%

(28.0)%

(26.4)%

(25.5)%

Gross profit

67.4%

67.9%

65.6%

67.6%

70.3%

73.9%

72.0%

73.6%

74.5%

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative

(17.9)%

(15.5)%

(18.7)%

(17.2)%

(16.5)%

(15.0)%

(17.4)%

(15.5)%

(15)%

Sales and marketing

(41.7)%

(27.3)%

(35.0)%

(30.2)%

(29.8)%

(24.9)%

(32.7)%

(30.5)%

(29.3)%

Research and development

(35.6)%

(30.9)%

(33.0)%

(34.0)%

(30.6)%

(23.6)%

(24.2)%

(25.2)%

(23.9)%

Other income (losses)

(1.3)%

(0.9)%

(1.8)%

(1.1)%

(0.2)%

(0.9)%

(0.7)%

0.6%

(1.2)%

Income (loss) from operation

(29.1)%

(6.7)%

(23.0)%

(14.9)%

(6.9)%

9.4%

(3.0)%

3.0%

5.1%

Financial result, net

(0.5)%

5.9%

3.4%

0.2%

2.1%

0.6%

(6.4)%

4.9%

(1.1)%

Equity results

0.7%

0.8%

0.8%

0.8%

0.6%

0.0%

0.0%

(0.0)%

0.0%

Income (loss) before income tax

(28.9)%

0.1%

(18.7)%

(13.9)%

(4.2)%

10.0%

(9.4)%

7.9%

4.1%

Income tax

(0.9)%

(0.8)%

(0)%

0.1%

(0.5)%

(4.7)%

4.8%

0.8%

1.7%

Net income (loss) for the period

(29.8)%

(0.7)%

(18.8)%

(13.8)%

(4.7)%

5.3%

(4.7)%

8.7%

5.8%

 

 

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The following table sets forth our Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations for each of the periods indicated:

 

September 30, 2022

December 31, 2022

March 31, 2023

June 30, 2023

September 30, 2023

December 31, 2023

March 31, 2024

June 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operation

(11.3)

(3.0)

(9.7)

(7.1)

(3.5)

5.7

(1.6)

1.7

2.9

Share-based compensation expense

4.8

4.6

5.1

4.7

4.6

5.3

4.1

4.3

4.2

Amortization related to acquisitions

0.5

0.5

0.5

0.8

0.6

0.6

0.5

0.4

0.4

Earn out expenses related to acquisition

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

0.2

Non-GAAP Income (loss) from operation

(6.0)

2.1

(4.1)

(1.5)

1.7

11.6

3.0

6.4

7.7

 

 

Components of our results of operations

The following is a summary of the principal line items comprising condensed consolidated interim income of profit and loss.

Total revenue

Our total revenue consists of (1) subscription and support revenue, arising from a multichannel cloud and SaaS-based platform focused on ecommerce; and (2) revenue from professional services and other, arising substantially from consulting services.

Subscription revenue

Subscription revenue consists of revenue derived from (1) a mix of transaction-based fees and fixed subscription fees, in each case derived from customers using our platform; (2) our SMB business; and (3) other business units that generate recurring revenue to us.

Transaction-based fees comprise (a) commission fees charged to customers based on a percentage of the GMV or a fee per order processed on our platform; and (b) commission fees charged to marketplace partners, payment providers, and any other services provided through our app store.

Fixed subscription fees comprise (a) yearly or multi-year upfront fees paid by merchants to reduce future variable fees; and (b) fixed monthly fee for using our platform in any given month. Fixed fees are paid to us at the beginning of the applicable subscription period, regardless of the length of the subscription period. As subscription fees are received in advance of providing the related services, we record deferred revenue on our consolidated balance sheet for the unearned revenue and recognize revenue ratably over the related subscription period.

Services revenue

Services revenue consists primarily of revenue derived from consulting services which are recognized over time during the period that services are performed. Services revenue accounted for 3.7% of our revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to 6.1% in the same period of 2023. For the nine-month period ended on September 30, 2024, the consulting services revenue accounted for 4.2% of our revenue, compared to 6.2% in the same period of 2023.

 

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Cost of revenue

Our total cost consists of (1) subscription cost; and (2) services cost.

Subscription cost of revenue

Subscription cost consists mainly of costs related to hosting and customer support costs. The hosting related costs include third-party providers, software related platform operating costs, and compensation for our infrastructure team. Support costs are mostly driven by personnel cost, and represent expenses related to the support we provide to our customers.

Services cost of revenue

Services cost consist mainly of personnel costs and/or third-party expenses to provide the professional services advisory for a specific project of a customer project.

Operating expenses

Our operating expenses consist of general and administrative expenses, sales and marketing expenses, and research and development expenses.

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of (1) personnel-related expenses (including stock-based compensation) for our finance, support operation departments, legal and compliance teams; (2) corporate expenses; and (3) corporate overhead allocation. General and administrative expenses also include costs related to business acquisitions, legal and other professional services fees and depreciation and amortization.

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of (1) personnel-related expenses (including stock-based compensation) and commissions paid to the direct sales team, the success team, partnership sales team and sales enablement team; (2) travel-related expenses; (3) marketing and events expenses; (4) finder fee commissions; and (5) the allocation of corporate overhead. We plan to continue to incur sales and marketing expenses in the regions that we currently have a presence as well as in new regions over time in order to continue to enhance our brand awareness and our capabilities to attract new customers.

Research and development expenses consist primarily of (1) personnel-related expenses (including stock-based compensation) for product development, product management and product design; (2) software subscription costs related to the product; and (3) the allocation of corporate overhead. We expect to increase the research and development expenses to continue investing in product innovation, and in the development of new products.

Financial results

Financial results consist of financial income and financial expenses. Financial income consists of interest earned on bank deposits, foreign exchange gains, short-term investment gains and other financial income. Financial expense consists mostly of foreign exchange losses, short-term investment losses, losses from fair value of financial instruments, interest on lease liabilities and adjustment of hyperinflation in Argentina.

Income tax

Provision for income taxes consists primarily of income taxes, current and deferred, in certain foreign jurisdictions in which we conduct business. The current and deferred income taxes are calculated based on the tax laws enacted or substantively enacted at the end of the reporting period in the countries in which we operate and generate taxable income.

Currently we are running losses in most of our subsidiaries, and to that extent and considering the profitability expected in the foreseeable future our most relevant operation has been booking the related tax losses as part of our deferred tax assets.

 

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Historical consolidated operations results

Comparison of results of operations for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

The following table sets forth our condensed consolidated interim income statements for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The period-to-period comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of future results.

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands)

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Subscription revenue

 

53,897

 

47,544

 

158,244

 

132,078

Services revenue

 

2,099

 

3,084

 

6,941

 

8,718

Total revenue

 

55,996

 

50,628

 

165,185

 

140,796

Subscription cost (1)

 

(11,642)

 

(11,395)

 

(35,023)

 

(32,948)

Service cost (1)

 

(2,636)

 

(3,625)

 

(8,937)

 

(12,144)

Total cost

 

(14,278)

 

(15,020)

 

(43,960)

 

(45,092)

Gross profit

 

41,718

 

35,608

 

121,225

 

95,704

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General and administrative (1) (3)

 

(8,402)

 

(8,374)

 

(26,341)

 

(24,541)

Sales and marketing (1) (2) (3)

 

(16,410)

 

(15,101)

 

(50,854)

 

(44,332)

Research and development (1) (2) (3)

 

(13,366)

 

(15,508)

 

(40,330)

 

(45,772)

Other losses (3)

 

(668)

 

(99)

 

(723)

 

(1,364)

Income (loss) from operation

 

2,872

 

(3,474)

 

2,977

 

(20,305)

Financial result, net

 

(600)

 

1,078

 

(1,203)

 

2,648

Equity results

 

0

 

281

 

2

 

989

Income (loss) before income tax

 

2,272

 

(2,115)

 

1,776

 

(16,668)

Total income tax

 

972

 

(264)

 

3,943

 

(249)

Net income (loss) for the period

 

3,244

 

(2,379)

 

5,719

 

(16,917)

 

(1) Includes share-based compensation expenses and related payroll taxes as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands)

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Subscription cost

 

(67)

 

(90)

 

(145)

 

(196)

Service cost

 

(123)

 

(105)

 

(456)

 

(349)

General and administrative

 

(1,723)

 

(1,497)

 

(6,302)

 

(4,919)

Sales and marketing

 

(1,091)

 

(967)

 

(3,076)

 

(3,336)

Research and development

 

(1,232)

 

(1,934)

 

(2,652)

 

(5,598)

Total

 

(4,236)

 

(4,593)

 

(12,631)

 

(14,398)

 

 

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(2) Includes earn out expenses related to acquisitions as follows:

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands)

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Sales and marketing

 

(101)

 

-

 

(101)

 

-

Research and development

 

(67)

 

-

 

(67)

 

-

Total

 

(168)

 

-

 

(168)

 

-

 

(3) Includes amortization related to acquisitions as follows:

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands)

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

 

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

General and administrative

 

(4)

 

(5)

 

(12)

 

(13)

Sales and marketing

 

(296)

 

(302)

 

(895)

 

(903)

Research and development

 

(127)

 

(323)

 

(413)

 

(882)

Other expenses

 

-

 

-

 

-

 

(223)

Total

 

(427)

 

(630)

 

(1,320)

 

(2,021)

 

 

Total revenue

The components of our total revenue during the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands,

except percentages)

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

 

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

Subscription revenue

53,897

47,544

13.4%

 

158,244

132,078

19.8%

Services revenue

2,099

3,084

(31.9)%

 

6,941

8,718

(20.4)%

Total revenue

55,996

50,628

10.6%

 

165,185

140,796

17.3%

 

Total revenue for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 was US$56.0 million, an increase of US$5.4 million, or 10.6% in US$ or 18.7% on an FX neutral basis, from US$50.6 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in total revenue was primarily driven by: an increase in GMV of 9.5% in US$ or 17.1% on an FX neutral basis to US$4.4 billion for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, from US$4.0 billion in the same period of 2023, which also led to higher revenues from transaction-based fees.

Total revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 was US$165.2 million, an increase of US$24.4 million, or 17.3% in US$ or 20.6% on an FX neutral basis, from US$140.8 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in total revenue was primarily driven by: an increase in GMV of 15.4% in US$ or 18.8% on an FX neutral basis to US$12.9 billion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, from US$11.1 billion in the same period of 2023, which also led to higher revenues from transaction-based fees.

 

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Total cost

The components of our total cost during the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands,

except percentages)

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

 

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

Subscription cost

(11,642)

(11,395)

2.2%

 

(35,023)

(32,948)

6.3%

Services cost

(2,636)

(3,625)

(27.3)%

 

(8,937)

(12,144)

(26.4)%

Total cost

(14,278)

(15,020)

(4.9%)

 

(43,960)

(45,092)

(2.5)%

 

Total cost for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 decreased by US$0.7 million, or 4.9%, to US$14.3 million from US$15.0 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to a decrease in total cost of services by US$1.0 million, partially offset by an increase in subscription cost by US$0.2 million.

Total cost for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 decreased by US$1.1 million, or 2.5%, to US$44.0 million from US$45.1 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to a decrease in total cost of services by US$3.2 million, partially offset by an increase in subscription cost by US$2.1 million.

 

Gross profit

As a result of the above, our gross profit increased by US$6.1 million, or 17.2% to US$41.7 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$35.6 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of our total revenue, our gross profit increased to 74.5% in the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 from 70.3% in the same period of 2023, mainly due to hosting cost efficiencies.

Our gross profit increased by US$25.5 million, or 26.7% to US$121.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$95.7 million in the same period of 2023. As a percentage of our total revenue, our gross profit increased to 73.4% in the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 from 68.0% in the same period of 2023, mainly due to hosting cost efficiencies.

 

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Operating expenses

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses during the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands,

except percentages)

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

 

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

General and administrative

(8,402)

(8,374)

0.3%

 

(26,341)

(24,541)

7.3%

Percentage of total revenue

(15.0)%

(16.5)%

-

 

(15.9)%

(17.4)%

-

 

Our general and administrative expenses remained stable at US$8.4 million for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, our general and administrative expenses increased by US$1.8 million, or 7.3%, to US$26.3 million from US$24.4 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in expenses related to compensation, including share-based compensation.

Sales and marketing

Sales and marketing expenses during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands,

except percentages)

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

 

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

Sales and marketing

(16,410)

(15,101)

8.7%

 

(50,854)

(44,332)

14.7%

Percentage of total revenue

(29.3)%

(29.8)%

-

 

(30.8)%

(31.5)%

-

 

Our sales and marketing expenses increased by US$1.3 million, or 8.7%, to US$16.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$15.1 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in expenses related to compensation, including share-based compensation.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, our sales and marketing expenses increased by US$6.5 million, or 14.7%, to US$50.9 million from US$44.3 million for the same period of 2023, primarily due to an increase in expenses related to marketing and events.

Research and development

Research and development expenses during the three and nine-month periods ended on September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands,

except percentages)

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

 

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

Research and development

(13,366)

(15,508)

(13.8)%

 

(40,330)

(45,772)

(11.9)%

Percentage of total revenue

(23.9)%

(30.6)%

-

 

(24.4)%

(32.5)%

-

 

Our research and development expenses decreased by US$2.1 million, or 13.8% to US$13.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$15.5 million in the same period of 2023, primarily due to a decrease in expenses related to compensation, including share-based compensation.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, our research and development expenses decreased by US$5.4 million, or 11.9%, to US$40.3 million from US$45.8 million in 2023, primarily due to a decrease in expenses related to compensation, including share-based compensation.

 

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Financial results

The components of our financial results during the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Nine months ended

(in US$ thousands,

except percentages)

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

 

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2023

Variation

Financial income

7,359

8,974

(18.0)%

 

26,803

25,573

4.8%

Financial expense

(7,959)

(7,896)

0.8%

 

(28,006)

(22,925)

22.2%

Financial result, net

(600)

1,078

n/a

 

(1,203)

2,648

n/a

 

Our financial result amounted to an expense of US$0.6 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a revenue of US$1.1 million in the same period of 2023

Our financial result amounted to an expense of US$1.2 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a revenue of US$2.6 million in the same period of 2023

Explanations for the variations in the above referred period are set forth below:

Financial income

Financial income decreased by US$1.6 million, or 18.0%, to US$7.4 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$9.0 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to (1) a decrease in interest and dividends earned on bank deposits and financial investments to US$2.1 million in September 30, 2024 from US$4.8 million in September 30, 2023 and; (2) a decrease in gains from fair value of financial instruments to nil in September 30, 2024 from US$1.2 million in September 30, 2023, which was partially offset by (3) an increase in gains from short and long-term investments to US$3.9 million in September 30, 2024 from US$1.8 million in September 30, 2023.

Financial income increased by US$1.2 million, or 4.8%, to US$26.8 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$25.6 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to the increase in interest and dividends earned on bank deposits and financial investments to US$12.6 million in September 30, 2024 from US$9.9 million in September 30, 2023, which was partially offset by a decrease in gains from fair value of financial instruments to US$0.2 million in September 30, 2024 from US$1.9 million in September 30, 2023.

Financial expense

Financial expense increased by US$0.1 million, or 0.8%, to US$8.0 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$7.9 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to (1) an increase in foreign exchange losses to US$4.6 million in September 30, 2024 from US$1.7 million in September 30, 2023 and; (2) an increase in fair value losses from financial instruments to US$1.5 million in September 30, 2024 from US$0.3 million in September 30, 2023, which was partially offset by (3) a decrease in adjustment of hyperinflation to US$ 0.6 million in September 30, 2024 from US$5.4 million in September 30, 2023.

Financial expense increased by US$5.1 million, or 22.2%, to US$28.0 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 from US$22.9 million in the same period of 2023, mainly due to (1) an increase in foreign exchange losses to US$13.7 million in September 30, 2024 from US$9.4 million in September 30, 2023, (2) an increase in fair value losses from financial instruments to US$3.9 million in September 30, 2024 from US$ 1.0 million in September 30, 2023, which was partially offset by (3) a decrease in adjustment of hyperinflation to US$6.4 million in September 30, 2024 from US$10.2 million in September 30, 2023.

The following tables show the unrealized gain and loss position recorded in our Balance Sheet as at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:

 

 

As at September 30, 2024

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

Amortized cost

 

Gross

unrealized gain

 

Gross

unrealized loss

 

Fair value

Short and long-term investments

 

155,211

 

7,301

 

(278)

 

162,234

 

 

 

As at December 31, 2023

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

Amortized cost

 

Gross

unrealized gain

 

Gross

unrealized loss

 

Fair value

Short and long-term investments

 

90,249

 

5,052

 

(8)

 

95,293

 

Net income (loss) for the period

As a result of the above, our net income amounted to US$3.2 million for the three-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of US$2.4 million in the same period of 2023.

 

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As a result of the above, our net income amounted to US$5.7 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of US$16.9 million in the same period of 2023.

Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows

The following table sets forth certain condensed consolidated cash flow information for the periods indicated:

 

For the nine months ended

(in US$ thousands)

September 30, 2024

 

September 30, 2023

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

       14,497

 

        (5,422)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

      (17,977)

 

       30,294

Net cash used in financing activities

           (685)

 

      (27,214)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

        (4,165)

 

        (2,342)

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our net cash provided by operating activities amounted to US$14.5 million, compared to US$5.4 million of cash used in the same period of 2023, primarily as a result of:

(1) a net income of US$5.7 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to a net loss of US$16.9 million in the same period of 2023.
(2) working capital adjustments which consisted mainly of an increase in deferred revenue in the amount of US$17.9 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to an increase of US$5.5 million in the same period of 2023. This was partially offset by an increase in trade receivables in the amount of US$19.1 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to an increase of US$6.8 million in the same period of 2023, and an increase in recoverable taxes in the amount of US$1.6 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, compared to an increase of US$0.1 million in the same period of 2023.

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in investing activities amounted to US$18.0 million, compared US$30.3 million of net cash provided by investing activities in the same period of 2023, primarily as a result of (1) a decrease in the redemption of short and long-term investment to US$105.4 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, from US$139.5 million in the same period of 2023, and (2) an increase in the purchase of short-term investments to US$116.8 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, from US$112.4 million in the same period of 2023.

 

Net cash used in financing activities

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in financing activities amounted to US$0.7 million, from US$27.2 million in the same period of 2023, primarily as a result of the decrease of buyback of shares to nil for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024, from US$25.1 million in the same period of 2023.

 

Capital expenditures

Our capital expenditures, consisting of purchase of property and equipment and intangible assets, for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, amounted to US$1.7 million and US$0.3 million, respectively, representing 1.0% and 0.2% of our total revenue for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

 

We expect to meet our capital expenditure needs for at least the next 12 months from our net cash provided by operating activities and our existing cash and cash equivalents.

 

 

Off-balance sheet arrangements

As of September 30, 2024, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk

We are exposed to market risks in the ordinary course of our business, including the effects of foreign currency fluctuations, derivative financial instruments, credit risk and liquidity risk. Information relating to quantitative and qualitative disclosures about these market risks is described below:

Interest rate risk

The interest risk arises from the possibility of us incurring losses due to fluctuations in interest rates in respect of fair value of future cash flows of a financial instrument.

Our investments are made for capital preservation purposes and we do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes. Our trade receivables, accounts payable and other liabilities do not bear interest.

Our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments consist primarily of interest-bearing accounts held by our parent company in USD. Such interest-earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. To minimize interest rate risk, we intend to maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents in a variety of investment-grade securities, which may include commercial papers, money market funds, and government and nongovernment debt securities. Because of the short-term maturities of our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, as of September 30, 2024, we are not materially exposed to the risk of changes in market interest rates.

 

Foreign currency exchange risk

We have significant operations internationally that are denominated in foreign currencies. Our exposure to foreign exchange risk is primarily related to fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and the currency of Latin American countries in which we operate (primarily the Brazilian real, Argentine peso, Colombian peso and Chilean peso). We transact business in various foreign currencies and have significant international revenues and costs. Our cash flows, results of operations and some of our intercompany balances are exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations that may differ materially from expectations. We may record significant gains or losses due to foreign currency fluctuations and related hedging activities.

Our subsidiaries determine their functional currency based on the currency that mostly impacts their economic environment. As a result, they generate revenues and incur expenses in currencies other than the Group’s presentation currency. As of the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024 and in the year ended December 31, 2023, 20.8% and 20.3% of our revenues were denominated in, or linked to, U.S. dollars, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 and in the year ended December 31, 2023, our assets were represented by 60.6% and 61.3% in U.S. dollars, 39.4% and 38.7% in other currencies. As of September 30, 2024 and in the year ended December 31, 2023, our liabilities, excluding our total shareholders’ equity, were represented by 9.7% and 11.7% in U.S. dollars, 90.3% and 88.3% in other currencies.

We are exposed to foreign exchange fluctuations on the revaluation of foreign currency assets and liabilities. We use foreign exchange derivative products to hedge the risk of currency devaluation and hyper-inflation. By their nature, derivative financial instruments involve risk, including the credit risk of non-performance by counterparties. We use derivatives for hedging purposes and not as speculative investments.

 

 

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SIGNATURES


 

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


 

Date: November 5, 2024


 

VTEX

 

By: /s/ Ricardo Camatta Sodre

Name: Ricardo Camatta Sodre

Title: Chief Financial Officer



 

 

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