Concentrix Corp

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(currency and share amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

NOTE 1—BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION:

Concentrix Corporation (“Concentrix,” the “CX business” or the “Company”) is a leading global provider of Customer Experience (“CX”) solutions and technology that help iconic and disruptive brands drive deep understanding, full lifecycle engagement, and differentiated experiences for their end-customers around the world. The Company provides end-to-end capabilities, including CX process optimization, technology innovation and design engineering, front- and back-office automation, analytics and business transformation services to clients infive primary industry verticals. The Company’s primary verticals are technology and consumer electronics, retail, travel and e-commerce, communications and media, banking, financial services and insurance, and healthcare.

On December 1, 2020, Concentrix and the CX business were separated from SYNNEX Corporation, now known as TD SYNNEX Corporation (“TD SYNNEX” or the “former parent”), through a tax-free distribution of all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock to TD SYNNEX stockholders (such separation and distribution, the “spin-off”). As a result of the spin-off, the Company became an independent public company and the Company’s common stock commenced trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “CNXC” on December 1, 2020.

Basis of presentation (including principles of consolidation)

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company, its majority-owned subsidiaries and entities over which the Company has control. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications

Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements related to the prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:

Use of estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting period. The Company evaluates these estimates on a regular basis and bases them on historical experience and on various assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from the estimates.

Segment reporting

Concentrix operations are based on an integrated global delivery model whereby services under a client contract in one location may be provided from delivery centers located in one or more different countries, with a significant portion of the Company’s workforce located in the Philippines and India. Given the homogeneity of technology-infused CX services and the integrated delivery model, the Company operates in a single segment, based on how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) views and evaluates the Company’s operations in making operational and strategic decisions and assessments of financial performance. The Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the CODM.

Cash equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original maturity or remaining maturity at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist principally of money market deposit accounts that are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of default by financial institutions to the extent that cash balances with financial institutions are in excess of amounts that are insured.

Accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Accounts receivable are comprised primarily of amounts owed to the Company by clients and are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate to cover the losses resulting from uncertainty regarding collections from customers to make payments for outstanding balances. In estimating the required allowance, the Company considers the overall quality and aging of the accounts receivable and credit evaluations of its clients’ financial condition. The Company also evaluates the collectability of accounts receivable based on specific client circumstances, current economic trends, historical experience with collections and the value and adequacy of any collateral received from clients.

Unbilled receivables

For the majority of service contracts, the Company performs the services prior to billing the client, and this amount is captured as an unbilled receivable included in accounts receivable, net on the consolidated balance sheet. Billing usually occurs in the month after the Company performs the services or in accordance with the specific contractual provisions.

Accounts receivable factoring

Following the combination with Webhelp (as further described in Note 3), the Company has continued Webhelp’s pre-existing factoring program with certain clients to sell accounts receivable under non-recourse agreements in exchange for cash proceeds.

Since the acquisition date through November 30, 2023, the Company sold $312,894 of receivables under these agreements. In some instances, the Company may continue to service the transferred receivables after factoring has occurred. However, any servicing of the trade receivable does not constitute significant continuing involvement and the Company does not carry any material servicing assets or liabilities.

Derivative financial instruments

The Company accounts for its derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities and carries them at fair value.

For derivative instruments that hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are designated as cash flow hedges, the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),” in stockholders’ equity and reclassified into earnings in the same line associated with the forecasted transactions, in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. To receive hedge accounting treatment, cash flow hedges must be highly effective in offsetting changes to expected future cash flows on hedged transactions.

For derivative instruments that are not designated as cash flow hedges, gains and losses on derivative instruments are reported in the consolidated statements of operations in the current period.

Software costs

The Company develops software platforms for internal use. The Company capitalizes costs incurred to develop software subsequent to the software product reaching the application development stage. The Company also capitalizes the costs incurred to extend the life of existing software, or the cost of significant enhancements that are added to the features of existing software. The capitalized development costs primarily comprise payroll costs and related software costs. Capitalized costs are amortized over the economic life of the software using the straight line method.

Property and equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight line method based upon the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the assets, or the lease term of the respective assets, if applicable. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, and improvements are capitalized. When assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operations in the period realized. The ranges of estimated useful lives for property and equipment categories are as follows:

Leases

The Company enters into leases as a lessee for property and equipment in the ordinary course of business. When procuring services, or upon entering into a contract with its clients, the Company determines whether an arrangement contains a lease at its inception. As part of that evaluation, the Company considers whether there is an implicitly or explicitly identified asset in the arrangement and whether the Company, as the lessee, or the client, if the Company is the lessor, has the right to control the use of that asset. When the Company is the lessee, all leases with a term of more than 12 months are recognized as right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and associated lease liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Lease liabilities are measured at the lease commencement date and determined using the present value of the lease payments not yet paid, at the Company’s incremental borrowing rate, which approximates the rate at which the Company would borrow on a secured basis in the country where the lease was executed. The interest rate implicit in the lease is generally not determinable in the transactions where the Company is the lessee. The ROU asset equals the lease liability adjusted for any initial direct costs, prepaid rent and lease incentives. The Company’s variable lease payments generally relate to payments tied to various indexes, non-lease components and payments above a contractual minimum fixed amount.

Operating leases are included in other assets, net, other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. Substantially all of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. The Company recognizes options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. The Company made a policy election to not recognize leases with a lease term of 12 months or less in the consolidated balance sheet. Lease expenses are recorded within selling, general, and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Operating lease payments are presented within “Cash flows from operating activities” in the consolidated statements of cash flows.

For all asset classes, the Company has elected the lessee practical expedient to combine lease and non-lease components (e.g., maintenance services) and account for the consolidated unit as a single lease component. Variable lease payments are recognized in the periods in which the obligations for those payments are incurred.

Business combinations

The purchase price of a business combination is allocated to the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests in the acquired entity generally based on their fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair value of these assets acquired, liabilities assumed and non-controlling interests in the acquired entity is recorded as goodwill. The primary items that generate goodwill include the value of the synergies between the acquired entity and the Company and the value of the acquired assembled workforce, neither of which qualify for recognition as an intangible asset. Amounts recorded in a business combination may change during the measurement period, which is a period not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition, as additional information about conditions existing at the acquisition date becomes available. The Company includes the results of operations of the acquired business in the consolidated financial statements prospectively from the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related charges are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. These charges primarily include direct third-party professional and legal fees and integration-related costs.

Goodwill and intangible assets

The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually at the reporting unit level in the fiscal fourth quarter or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it may be impaired. For purposes of the goodwill impairment test, the Company can elect to perform a quantitative or qualitative analysis. If the qualitative analysis is elected, goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value. The factors that are considered in the qualitative analysis include: macroeconomic conditions; industry and market considerations; cost factors such as increases in labor, or other costs that would have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows; and other relevant entity-specific events and information.

If the Company elects to perform or is required to perform a quantitative analysis, then the reporting unit’s carrying value is compared to its fair value. As part of this analysis, the Company reconciles the fair value of its reporting unit to its market capitalization. Goodwill is considered impaired if the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value and the excess is recognized as an impairment loss.

No goodwill impairment has been identified for any of the fiscal years presented in these consolidated financial statements.

The values assigned to intangible assets are based on estimates and judgment regarding expectations for the length of customer relationships and the success of the life cycle of technologies acquired in a business combination. Purchased intangible assets are amortized over the useful lives based on estimates of the use of the economic benefit of the asset or by using the straight line method.

Intangible assets consist of customer relationships, technology, trade names and non-compete agreements. Amortization is based on the pattern over which the economic benefits of the intangible assets will be consumed or, when the consumption pattern is not apparent, by using the straight line method over the following useful lives:

Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company reviews the recoverability of its long-lived assets, such as intangible assets subject to amortization, property and equipment and certain other assets, including lease right-of-use assets, when events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate the carrying value of the asset or asset group may not be recoverable.

The assessment of possible impairment is based on the Company’s ability to recover the carrying value of the asset or asset group from the expected future pre-tax cash flows, undiscounted and without interest charges, of the related operations. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of such assets, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between estimated fair value and carrying value.

Concentration of credit risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and derivative instruments.

The Company’s cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments are transacted and maintained with financial institutions with high credit standing, and their compositions and maturities are regularly monitored by management. Through November 30, 2023, the Company has not experienced any credit losses on such deposits and derivative instruments.

Accounts receivable comprise amounts due from clients. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its clients’ financial condition and limits the amount of credit extended when deemed necessary, but generally requires no collateral. The Company also maintains allowances for potential credit losses. In estimating the required allowances, the Company takes into consideration the overall quality and aging of its receivable portfolio and specifically identified client risks.

In fiscal years 2023 and 2022, no client accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s consolidated revenue. In fiscal year 2021, one client accounted for 11.9% of the Company’s consolidated revenue.

As of November 30, 2023, no client comprised more than 10% of the Company’s total accounts receivable balance. As of November 30, 2022, one client comprised 12.4% of the Company’s total accounts receivable balance.

Revenue recognition

The Company generates revenue primarily from the provision of CX solutions and technology to its clients. The Company recognizes revenue from services contracts over time as the promised services are delivered to clients for an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company is entitled in exchange for those services. The Company recognizes revenue over time as the client simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the Company as the Company performs the services. The Company accounts for a contract with a client when it has written approval, the contract is committed, the rights of the parties, including payment terms, are identified, the contract has commercial substance and consideration is probable of collection. Revenueis presentednet of taxes collected from clients and remitted to government authorities. The Company generally invoices a client after performance of services, or in accordance with specific contractual provisions. Payments are due as per contract terms and do not contain a significant financing component.

The Company determines whether the services performed during the initial phases of an arrangement, such as setup activities, are distinct. In most cases, the arrangement is a single performance obligation comprised of a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and that have the same pattern of transfer (i.e., distinct days of service).

Service contracts are most significantly based on a fixed unit-price per transaction or other objective measure of output. Revenue on unit-price transactions is recognized over time using an objective measure of output such as staffing hours or the number of transactions processed by service advisors. Certain contracts may be based on a fixed price. Revenue on fixed price contracts is recognized over time using an input measure or on a straight-line basis over the term of the contract as the services are provided based on the nature of the contract. Client contract terms can range from less than one year to more than five years.

Certain client contracts include incentive payments from the client upon achieving certain agreed-upon service levels and performance metrics or service level agreements that could result in credits or refunds to the client.

Revenue relating to such arrangements is accounted for as variable consideration when the likely amount of revenue to be recognized can be estimated to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of any incremental revenue will not occur.

Cost of revenue

Recurring direct operating costs for services are recognized as incurred. Cost of services revenue consists primarily of personnel costs and transition and initial set up costs.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses are charged to income as incurred. Expenses of promoting and selling products and services are classified as selling expense and include such items as compensation, sales commissions and travel. General and administrative expenses include such items as compensation, cost of delivery centers, legal and professional costs, office supplies, non-income taxes, insurance and utility expenses. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses include other operating items such as allowances for credit losses, depreciation and amortization of intangible assets.

Advertising

Costs related to advertising and service promotion expenditures are charged to “Selling, general and administrative expenses” as incurred. To date, net costs related to advertising and promotion expenditures have not been material.

Income taxes

The asset and liability method is used in accounting for income taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the difference is expected to reverse. Tax on global low-taxed intangible income is accounted for as a current expense in the period in which the income is includable in a tax return using the “period cost” method. Valuation allowances are provided against deferred tax assets that are not likely to be realized.

The Company recognizes tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if that tax position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such positions are then measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon settlement. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provisions for income taxes.

Foreign currency translations

The functional currencies of the legal entities’ financial statements included in these consolidated financial statements are the local currencies of the legal entities and are translated into U.S. dollars for consolidation as follows: assets and liabilities at the exchange rate as of the balance sheet date, equity at the historical rates of exchange, and income and expense amounts at the average exchange rate for the month. Translation adjustments resulting from the translation of the legal entities’ accounts are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).” Transactions denominated in currencies other than the applicable functional currency are converted to the functional currency at the exchange rate on the transaction date. At period end, monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured to the functional currency using exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at historical exchange rates. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included within “Other expense (income), net.”

Other comprehensive income

The primary components of other comprehensive income for the Company include foreign currency translation adjustments arising from the Company’s foreign legal entities, unrealized gains and losses on qualifying hedges, and changes in unrecognized pension and post-retirement benefits.

Share-based compensation

Share-based compensation cost for stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units is determined based on the fair value at the measurement date. The Company recognizes share-based compensation cost as expense for these awards ratably on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Share-based compensation for performance-based restricted stock units is measured based on fair value at the initial measurement date and is adjusted each reporting period, as necessary, to reflect changes in management’s assessment of the probability that performance conditions will be satisfied and, for certain awards, for changes in the trading price of the Company’s common stock. The Company recognizes share-based compensation cost associated with its performance-based restricted stock units over the requisite service period if it is probable that the performance conditions will be satisfied. The Company accounts for expense reductions that result from the forfeiture of unvested awards in the period that the forfeitures occur.

Pension and post-retirement benefits

The funded status of the Company’s pension and other post-retirement benefit plans is recognized in the consolidated balance sheets. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the benefit obligation at November 30, the measurement date. For defined benefit pension plans, the benefit obligation is the projected benefit obligation (“PBO”) and, for the other post-retirement benefit plans, the benefit obligation is the accumulated post-retirement benefit obligation (“APBO”). The PBO represents the actuarial present value of benefits expected to be paid upon retirement. For active plans, the present value reflects estimated future compensation levels. The APBO represents the actuarial present value of post-retirement benefits attributed to employee services already rendered. The fair value of plan assets represents the current market value of assets held by an irrevocable trust fund for the sole benefit of participants. The measurement of the benefit obligation is based on the Company’s estimates and actuarial valuations. These valuations reflect the terms of the plans and use participant-specific information such as compensation, age and years of service, as well as certain key assumptions that require significant judgment, including, but not limited to, estimates of discount rates, expected return on plan assets, inflation, rate of compensation increases, interest crediting rates and mortality rates. The assumptions used are reviewed on an annual basis.

Earnings per common share

Basic and diluted earnings per common share are calculated using the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation proportional to the respective ownership among holders of common stock and participating securities. The Company’s restricted stock awards and, effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, restricted stock units are considered participating securities. These restricted stock awards and units are considered participating securities because holders have a non-forfeitable right to receive dividends. Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income attributable to the Company’s common stockholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share also considers the dilutive effect of in-the-money stock options and non-participating securities, calculated using the treasury stock method.

Treasury stock

Repurchases of shares of common stock are accounted for at cost and are included as a component of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.

Accounting pronouncements recently adopted

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued new guidance that simplified the accounting for income taxes. The guidance was effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those reporting periods. This standard became effective for the Company in fiscal year 2022 and did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In November 2023, the FASB issued accounting standards update (“ASU”) 2023-07, which enhances the disclosures required for reportable segments in annual and interim consolidated financial statements. ASU 2023-07 is effective for the Company for annual reporting periods beginning with the fiscal year ending November 30, 2025 and for interim reporting periods beginning in fiscal year 2026. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this update will have on its disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which requires enhanced income tax disclosures, including disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation table and disaggregated information related to income taxes paid. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 are effective for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2026. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that this update will have on its disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.

No other new accounting pronouncements recently adopted or issued had or are expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 3—ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES:

Webhelp Combination

On September 25, 2023, the Company completed its acquisition (the “Webhelp Combination”) of all of the issued and outstanding capital stock (the “Shares”) of Marnix Lux SA, a public limited liability company (société anonyme) incorporated under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg (“Webhelp Parent”) and the parent company of the Webhelp business (“Webhelp”), from the holders thereof (the “Sellers”). The Webhelp Combination was completed pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Share Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of June 12, 2023, as amended by the First Amendment to the Share Purchase and Contribution Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2023 (the “SPA”), by and among Concentrix, OSYRIS S.à r.l., a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée) incorporated under the laws of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Concentrix Corporation, Webhelp Parent, the Sellers, and certain representatives of the Sellers.

Webhelp is a leading provider of CX solutions, including sales, marketing, and payment services, with significant operations and client relationships in Europe, Latin America, and Africa. Since the closing of the Webhelp Combination, the Company has operated under the trade name “Concentrix + Webhelp” while it transitions Webhelp operations and branding to the Concentrix name.

Preliminary purchase price consideration

The total preliminary purchase price consideration, net of cash and restricted cash acquired, for the acquisition of Webhelp was $3,752.4 million, which was funded by proceeds from the Company’s August 2023 offering and sale of senior notes, term loan borrowings under the Company’s senior credit facility, and cash on hand. See Note 9—Borrowings for a further discussion of the Company’s senior notes, term loan, and senior credit facility.

The preliminary purchase price consideration to acquire Webhelp consisted of the following:

(1) Represents the cash consideration paid, and to be paid, in the aggregate amount of €500,000, as adjusted in accordance with the SPA.

(2) Represents the cash consideration paid to repay Webhelp’s outstanding senior loan debt and shareholder loan.

(3) Represents the issuance of 14,862 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Concentrix Corporation (the “Concentrix common stock”).

(4) Represents the contingent right for the Sellers to earn additional shares of Concentrix common stock (the “Earnout Shares”). The estimated fair value of this contingent consideration was determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. The inputs include the closing price of Concentrix common stock as of the Closing Date, Concentrix-specific historical equity volatility, and the risk-free rate. See further details below.

(5) Represents a promissory note issued by Concentrix Corporation in the aggregate principal amount of €700,000 to certain Sellers. See Note 9—Borrowings for a further discussion of this promissory note.

(6) Represents the Webhelp cash and restricted cash balance acquired at the Closing Date.

The Company granted Sellers the contingent right to earn an additional 750 shares of Concentrix common stock if certain conditions set forth in the SPA occur, including the share price of Concentrix common stock reaching $170.00 per share within seven years from the closing of the Webhelp Combination (the “Closing Date”) (based on daily volume weighted average prices measured over a specified period). Prior to the Closing Date, Concentrix and certain Sellers entered into stock restriction agreements (the “Stock Restriction Agreements”), pursuant to which such Sellers (the “Restricted Stock Participants”) agreed to contribute in kind to the Company, and the Company agreed to receive, certain of the Restricted Stock Participants’ Shares in exchange for the issuance of shares of Concentrix common stock with certain restrictions thereon (the “Restricted Shares”) in lieu of such Sellers’ right to a portion of the Earnout Shares. On the Closing Date, the Company issued approximately 80 Restricted Shares in exchange for certain of the Restricted Stock Participants’ Shares. The Restricted Shares are non-transferable and non-assignable and are not entitled to any dividends or distributions unless and until the restrictions lapse, as set forth in the Stock Restriction Agreements. The Restricted Shares will be automatically cancelled by the Company for no consideration in the event that the restrictions on the Restricted Shares do not lapse. The Restricted Stock Participants have waived any and all rights as a holder of Restricted Shares to vote on any matter submitted to the holders of Concentrix common stock.

Preliminary purchase price allocation

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management’s estimate of the respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the estimated future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill were the assembled workforce, comprehensive service portfolio delivery capabilities and strategic benefits that are expected to be realized from the acquisition. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

(1)Includes restricted cash acquired of $188,853.

As of November 30, 2023, the purchase price allocation is preliminary. The preliminary purchase price allocation was based upon a preliminary valuation, and the Company’s estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period (not to exceed twelve months following the acquisition date). The primary areas of the preliminary purchase price allocation that are not yet finalized relate to the valuation of identifiable intangible assets acquired, the fair value of certain tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and deferred income taxes. The Company expects to continue to obtain information for the purpose of determining the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the acquisition date throughout the remainder of the measurement period.

The preliminary purchase price allocation includes $1,984,000 of acquired identifiable intangible assets, all of which have finite lives. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets has been estimated by using the income approach through a discounted cash flow analysis of certain cash flow projections. The cash flow projections are based on forecasts used by the Company to price the Webhelp Combination, and the discount rates applied were benchmarked by referencing the implied rate of return of the Company’s pricing model and the weighted average cost of capital. The intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives on either a straight-line basis or an accelerated method that reflects the economic benefit of the asset. The determination of the useful lives is based upon various industry studies, historical acquisition experience, economic factors, and future forecasted cash flows of the Company following the acquisition of Webhelp.

The preliminary amounts allocated to intangible assets are as follows:

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (unaudited)

The supplemental pro forma financial information presented below is for illustrative purposes only, does not include the pro forma adjustments that would be required under Regulation S-X for pro forma financial information, is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have been realized if the combination with Webhelp had been completed on December 1, 2021, does not reflect synergies that might have been achieved, nor is it indicative of future operating results or financial position. The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances.

The supplemental pro forma financial information reflects pro forma adjustments to present the combined pro forma results of operations as if the combination with Webhelp had occurred on December 1, 2021 to give effect to certain events that the Company believes to be directly attributable to the acquisition. These pro forma adjustments primarily include:

•A net increase in amortization expense that would have been recognized due to acquired identifiable intangible assets.

•A net increase to interest expense to reflect the additional borrowings of Concentrix incurred in connection with the combination as previously described and the repayment of Webhelp’s historical debt in conjunction with the combination.

•The related income tax effects of the adjustments noted above.

The supplemental pro forma financial information for the prior fiscal years ended November 30, 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

Results of acquired operations

The results of the acquired operations of Webhelp have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. The following table provides the results of acquired operations included in the consolidated statement of operations from the acquisition date through November 30, 2023:

PK Acquisition

On December 27, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of PK, a leading CX design engineering company with more than 5,000 staff in four countries. PK creates pioneering experiences that accelerate digital outcomes for their clients’ customers, partners and staff. The acquisition of PK expanded the Company’s scale in the digital IT services market and supported the Company’s growth strategy of investing in digital transformation to deliver exceptional customer experiences. The addition of the PK staff and technology to the Company’s team further strengthened its capabilities in CX design and development, artificial intelligence (“AI”), intelligent automation, and customer loyalty.

Purchase price consideration

The total purchase price consideration, net of cash and restricted cash acquired, for the acquisition of PK was $1,573.3 million, which was funded by proceeds from the Company’s term loan under its prior credit agreement dated as of October 16, 2020 (the “Prior Credit Facility”) and additional borrowings under its accounts receivable securitization facility (the “Securitization Facility”). See Note 9—Borrowings for a further discussion of the Company’s term loan, senior credit facility and the Securitization Facility.

The purchase price consideration to acquire PK consisted of the following:

(1) Represents the cash consideration paid for the outstanding shares of PK common stock, which includes the final settlement of the merger consideration adjustment paid pursuant to the merger agreement.

(2) Represents the cash consideration paid for certain vested PK stock option awards and restricted stock unit awards.

(3) Represents the cash consideration paid to retire PK’s outstanding third-party debt, including accrued interest.

(4) Represents the cash consideration paid for expenses incurred by PK in connection with the merger and paid by Concentrix pursuant to the merger agreement. These expenses primarily related to third-party consulting services.

(5) Represents the issuance of vested Concentrix stock options that were issued in conversion of certain vested PK stock options that were assumed by Concentrix pursuant to the merger agreement.

(6) Represents the PK cash and restricted cash balance acquired at the acquisition.

Purchase price allocation

The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest based on management’s estimate of the respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the estimated future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill were the assembled workforce, comprehensive service portfolio delivery capabilities and strategic benefits that are expected to be realized from the acquisition. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.

The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and non-controlling interest as of the acquisition date:

The purchase price allocation includes $469,300 of acquired identifiable intangible assets, all of which have finite lives. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets has been estimated by using the income approach through a discounted cash flow analysis of certain cash flow projections. The cash flow projections are based on forecasts used by the Company to price the PK acquisition, and the discount rates applied were benchmarked by referencing the implied rate of return of the Company’s pricing model and the weighted average cost of capital. The intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives on either a straight-line basis or an accelerated method that reflects the economic benefit of the asset. The determination of the useful lives is based upon various industry studies, historical acquisition experience, economic factors, and future forecasted cash flows of the Company following the acquisition of PK.

The amounts allocated to intangible assets are as follows:

ServiceSource Acquisition

On July 20, 2022, the Company completed its acquisition of ServiceSource International, Inc. (“ServiceSource”), a global outsourced go-to-market services provider, delivering business-to-business (“B2B”) digital sales and customer success solutions that complemented Concentrix’ offerings in this area.

Purchase price consideration

The total purchase price consideration, net of cash acquired, for the acquisition of ServiceSource was $141.5 million, which was primarily funded by cash on the Company’s balance sheet, as well as borrowings under the Company’s Securitization Facility.

The purchase price consideration to acquire ServiceSource consisted of the following:

(1) Represents the cash consideration paid for the outstanding shares of ServiceSource common stock.

(2) Represents the cash consideration paid or to be paid for vested and unvested ServiceSource stock option awards, restricted stock units and performance stock units.

(3) Represents the cash consideration paid to retire ServiceSource’s outstanding third-party debt, including accrued interest.

(4) Represents the ServiceSource cash and restricted cash balance acquired at the acquisition.

Purchase price allocation

The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on management’s estimate of the respective fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill was calculated as the excess of the consideration transferred over the net assets recognized and represents the estimated future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and separately recognized. The factors contributing to the recognition of goodwill were the assembled workforce, high-value service delivery capabilities and strategic benefits that are expected to be realized from the acquisition. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes.

The following table summarizes the final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date:

The purchase price allocation includes $40,200 of acquired identifiable intangible assets, all of which have finite lives. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets has been estimated using the income approach through a discounted cash flow analysis of certain cash flow projections. The intangible assets are being amortized over their estimated useful lives on either a straight-line basis or an accelerated method that reflects the economic benefit of the asset. The determination of the useful lives is based upon various industry studies, historical acquisition experience, economic factors, and future forecasted cash flows of the Company following the acquisition of ServiceSource. During the measurement period included in the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, measurement period adjustments were recorded to finalize net deferred tax assets at the acquired value as disclosed in the table above, resulting in a corresponding decrease to goodwill. The purchase price allocation is now final.

The amounts allocated to intangible assets are as follows:

Acquisition-related and integration expenses

In connection with the acquisitions of PK and ServiceSource and the Webhelp Combination, the Company incurred $71,336, $33,763, and $825 of acquisition-related and integration expenses for the fiscal years ended 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These expenses primarily include legal and professional services, cash-settled awards, severance and retention payments and costs associated with lease terminations to integrate the businesses. These acquisition-related and integration expenses were recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

Divestitures

In July 2021, the Company completed the sales of its insurance third-party administration operations and software platform, Concentrix Insurance Solutions (“CIS”), and another non-CX solutions business in separate transactions for total cash consideration of approximately $73,708. The divestitures generated a pre-tax gain of approximately $13,197, net of related transaction costs. The gain on divestitures and related transaction costs were included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021.

NOTE 4—SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION:

In November 2020, in connection with the spin-off, TD SYNNEX, as sole stockholder of Concentrix, approved the Concentrix Corporation 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Concentrix Stock Incentive Plan”) and the Concentrix Corporation 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Concentrix ESPP”), each to be effective upon completion of the spin-off.4,000 shares of Concentrix common stock were reserved for issuance under the Concentrix Stock Incentive Plan, and 1,000 shares of Concentrix common stock were authorized for issuance under the Concentrix ESPP. In December 2021 and 2022, respectively,523 and 520 additional shares of Concentrix common stock were reserved for issuance under the Concentrix Stock Incentive Plan resulting from an automatic annual increase pursuant to the terms of the plan.

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021 as follows:

Share-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.

Employee Stock Options

The Company uses the Black-Scholes valuation model to estimate the fair value of stock options. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of short-lived exchange traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option-pricing models require the input of subjective assumptions, including the option’s expected life and the price volatility of the underlying stock. The stock options haveten-year terms and vesting terms offive years.

A summary of the changes in the employee stock options during fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023 is presented below:

(1)Amounts represent Concentrix awards, including those held by TD SYNNEX employees.

(2)Amounts represent the issuance of vested Concentrix stock options that were issued in conversion of certain vested PK stock options that were assumed by Concentrix pursuant to the merger agreement with PK.

As of November 30, 2023,294 options were outstanding with a weighted-average life of 4.85 years and an aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of $12,326. As of November 30, 2023,262 options were vested and exercisable with a weighted-average life of 4.68 years, a weighted-average exercise price of $51.87 per share, and an aggregate pre-tax intrinsic value of $11,431.

As of November 30, 2023, the unamortized share-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options under the Concentrix Stock Incentive Plan was $538, which will be recognized over an estimated weighted-average amortization period of 1.54 years.

Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units

The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units granted under the Concentrix Stock Incentive Plan in fiscal year 2023 were determined based on the trading price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The awards are expensed on a straight line basis over the vesting term, typically three orfour years. The holders of restricted stock awards are entitled to the same voting, dividend and other rights as the Company’s common stockholders.

In fiscal years 2023 and 2022, the Company granted performance-based restricted stock units to the Company’s senior executive team. The performance-based restricted stock units will vest, if at all, upon the achievement of certain annual financial targets during the three-year periods ending November 30, 2025 and November 30, 2024, respectively.

The Company granted performance-based restricted stock units in fiscal year 2021. These performance-based restricted stock units vested during fiscal year 2023 upon achievement of certain annual financial targets during the three-year period ending November 30, 2023.

A summary of the changes in the non-vested restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and performance-based stock units during fiscal years 2021, 2022, and 2023, including the conversion of former parent awards and stock units previously discussed, is presented below:

(1)Amounts represent Concentrix awards, including those held by TD SYNNEX employees.

(2)For performance-based restricted stock units, the target number of shares that can be awarded upon full vesting of the grants is included.

(3)Amounts represent performance-based awards that vested in excess of the target number of shares for the fiscal year 2021 performance-based grants.

As of November 30, 2023, there was $211,603 of total unamortized share-based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units granted under the Concentrix Stock Incentive Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over an estimated weighted-average amortization period of 2.65 years.

NOTE 5—BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS:

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows:

Restricted cash balances relate primarily to funds held for clients, restrictions placed on cash deposits by banks as collateral for the issuance of bank guarantees and the terms of a government grant, and letters of credit for leases. The Company had a corresponding current liability recorded in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet related to funds held for clients of approximately $218,228 and $9,679 as of November 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Accounts receivable, net:

Accounts receivable, net is comprised of the following as of November 30, 2023 and 2022:

Allowance for doubtful trade receivables:

Presented below is a progression of the allowance for doubtful trade receivables:

Property and equipment, net:

The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and related accumulated depreciation for property and equipment as of November 30, 2023 and 2022:

Shown below are the countries where 10% or more and other significant concentrations of the Company’s property and equipment, net are located as of November 30, 2023 and 2022:

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”), net of taxes, were as follows:

Refer to Note 7—Derivative Instruments for the location of gains and losses on cash flow hedges reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of operations. Reclassifications of amortization of actuarial (gains) losses of defined benefit plans is recorded in “Other expense (income), net” in the consolidated statement of operations.

NOTE 6—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS:

Goodwill

The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually as of the fourth quarter of its fiscal year and at other times if events have occurred or circumstances exist that indicate the carrying value of goodwill may no longer be recoverable. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level. Based on the current year assessment, the Company concluded that no impairment charges were necessary for the Company’s reporting unit. The Company has not recorded any impairment charges related to goodwill during the three-year period ended November 30, 2023.

Below is a progression of goodwill for fiscal years 2023 and 2022:

Other Intangible Assets

The Company’s other intangible assets, primarily acquired through business combinations, are subject to amortization and are evaluated periodically if events or circumstances indicate a possible inability to recover their carrying amounts. No impairment charges were recognized in any period presented. As of November 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s other intangible assets consisted of the following:

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $214,832, $162,673, and $136,939 for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and the related estimated expense for the five subsequent fiscal years and thereafter is as follows:

The remaining weighted average amortization period for customer relationships and other intangible assets is approximately 14 years.

NOTE 7—DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS:

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is exposed to foreign currency risk and credit risk. The Company enters into transactions, and owns monetary assets and liabilities, that are denominated in currencies other than the legal entity’s functional currency. The Company may enter into forward contracts, option contracts, or other derivative instruments to offset a portion of the risk on expected future cash flows, earnings, net investments in certain non-U.S. legal entities and certain existing assets and liabilities. However, the Company may choose not to hedge certain exposures for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, accounting considerations and the economic cost of hedging particular exposures. There can be no assurance the hedges will offset more than a portion of the financial impact resulting from movements in foreign currency exchange or interest rates. Generally, the Company does not use derivative instruments to cover equity risk and credit risk. The Company’s hedging program is not used for trading or speculative purposes.

All derivatives are recognized on the consolidated balance sheets at their fair values. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations, or as a component of AOCI in the consolidated balance sheets, as discussed below.

Cash Flow Hedges

To protect gross margins from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, certain of the Company’s legal entities with functional currencies that are not U.S. dollars may hedge a portion of forecasted revenue or costs not denominated in the entities’ functional currencies. These instruments mature at various dates through November 2025. Gains and losses on cash flow hedges are recorded in AOCI until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. Deferred gains and losses associated with cash flow hedges of foreign currency revenue are recognized as a component of “Revenue” in the same period as the related revenue is recognized, and deferred gains and losses related to cash flow hedges of foreign currency costs are recognized as a component of “Cost of revenue” or “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the same period as the related costs are recognized. Derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges must be de-designated as hedges when it is probable the forecasted hedged transaction will not occur in the initially identified time period or within a subsequent two-month time period. Deferred gains and losses in AOCI associated with such derivative instruments are reclassified into earnings in the period of de-designation. Any subsequent changes in fair value of such derivative instruments are recorded in earnings unless they are re-designated as hedges of other transactions.

Non-Designated Derivatives

The Company uses short-term forward contracts to offset the foreign exchange risk of assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the functional currencies of the Company’s legal entities that own the assets or liabilities. These contracts, which are not designated as hedging instruments, mature or settle within twelve months. Derivatives that are not designated as hedging instruments are adjusted to fair value through earnings in the financial statement line item to which the derivative relates.

During the second quarter of 2023, the Company entered into short-term foreign exchange forward call option contracts to offset the foreign exchange risk associated with the cash payment required to be made in euros upon the closing of the Webhelp Combination. These derivatives were not designated as hedging instruments and were adjusted to fair value through earnings and included in other expense (income), net in the consolidated statement of operations. These derivatives were settled subsequent to the Webhelp Combination.

Cross-currency interest rate swaps

In connection with the closing of the Webhelp Combination, the Company entered into cross-currency swap arrangements with certain financial institutions for a total notional amount of $500,000 of the Company’s senior notes. In addition to aligning the currency of a portion of the Company’s interest payments to the Company’s euro-denominated cash flows, the arrangements, together with intercompany loans and additional intercompany cross-currency interest rate swap arrangements described below, effectively converted $250,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.650% Senior Notes due 2026 and $250,000 aggregate principal amount of the Company’s 6.660% Senior Notes due 2028 into synthetic fixed euro-based debt at weighted average interest rates of 5.12% and 5.18%, respectively.

Concurrent with entering into the cross-currency interest rate swaps with certain financial institutions, Marnix SAS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Concentrix, entered into corresponding U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loan agreements with certain other subsidiaries of Concentrix with identical terms and notional amounts as the underlying $500,000 U.S. dollar denominated senior notes, with reciprocal cross currency interest rate swaps.

The cross-currency interest rate swaps are designated as fair value hedges.

Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in the Consolidated Balance Sheets

The fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments are disclosed in Note 8—Fair Value Measurements and summarized in the table below:

Volume of activity

The notional amounts of foreign exchange forward contracts represent the gross amounts of foreign currency, including, principally, the Philippine peso, the Indian rupee, the euro, the British pound, the Canadian dollar, the Japanese yen and the Australian dollar, that will be bought or sold at maturity. The notional amounts for outstanding derivative instruments provide one measure of the transaction volume outstanding and do not represent the amount of the Company’s exposure to credit or market loss. The Company’s exposure to credit loss and market risk will vary over time as currency exchange rates change.

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on AOCI and the Consolidated Statements of Operations

The following table shows the gains and losses, before taxes, of the Company’s derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges and not designated as hedging instruments in other comprehensive income (“OCI”), and the consolidated statements of operations for the periods presented:

(1) The gains and losses largely offset the currency gains and losses that resulted from changes in the assets and liabilities denominated in nonfunctional currencies.

There were no material gain or loss amounts excluded from the assessment of effectiveness. Existing net gains in AOCI that are expected to be reclassified into earnings in the normal course of business within the next twelve months are $9,209.

Offsetting of Derivatives

In the consolidated balance sheets, the Company does not offset derivative assets against liabilities in master netting arrangements.

Credit exposure for derivative financial instruments is limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparties’ obligations under the contracts exceed the Company’s obligations to the counterparties. The Company manages the potential risk of credit losses through careful evaluation of counterparty credit standing and selection of counterparties from a limited group of financial institutions with high credit standing.

NOTE 8—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS:

The Company’s fair value measurements are classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2: Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s investments and financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

The Company’s cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments in money market funds and term deposits with maturity periods of three months or less. The carrying values of cash equivalents approximate fair value since they are near their maturity. Investment in foreign government bond classified as an available-for-sale debt security is recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. The fair values of forward exchange contracts are measured based on the foreign currency spot and forward rates. Fair values of long-term foreign currency exchange contracts are measured using valuations based upon quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets and are valued by reference to similar financial instruments, adjusted for terms specific to the contracts. The fair values of the cross-currency interest rate swaps are determined using a market approach that is based on observable inputs other than quoted market prices, including contract terms, interest rates, currency rates, and other market factors. The estimated fair value of the acquisition contingent consideration was determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. The inputs include the closing price of Concentrix common stock as of the reporting period end date, Concentrix-specific historical equity volatility, and the risk-free rate.

The effect of nonperformance risk on the fair value of derivative instruments was not material as of November 30, 2023 and 2022.

The carrying values of term deposits with maturities less than one year, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short maturities and interest rates that are variable in nature. The carrying values of the outstanding balance on the term loan under the Company’s senior credit facility and the outstanding balance on the Securitization Facility approximate their fair values since they bear interest rates that are similar to existing market rates. The fair values of the 2026 Notes, 2028 Notes, and 2033 Notes (as defined in Note 9) were based on quoted prices in active markets and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. The Company does not adjust the quoted market prices for such financial instruments.

During fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, there were no transfers between the fair value measurement category levels.

NOTE 9—BORROWINGS:

Borrowings consist of the following:

Senior Notes

On August 2, 2023, the Company issued and sold (i) $800,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.650% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”), (ii) $800,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.600% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”) and (iii) $550,000 aggregate principal amount of 6.850% Senior Notes due 2033 (the “2033 Notes” and, together with the 2026 Notes and 2028 Notes, the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes were sold in a registered public offering pursuant to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, which became effective upon filing, and a Prospectus Supplement dated July 19, 2023, to a Prospectus dated July 17, 2023.

The Senior Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture, dated as of August 2, 2023 (the “Base Indenture”), between Concentrix and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee (the “Trustee”), as supplemented by a first supplemental indenture dated as of August 2, 2023 between Concentrix and the Trustee relating to the 2026 Notes, a second supplemental indenture dated as of August 2, 2023 between Concentrix and the Trustee relating to the 2028 Notes, and a third supplemental indenture dated as of August 2, 2023 between Concentrix and the Trustee relating to the 2033 Notes (such supplemental indentures, together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”). The Indenture contains customary covenants and restrictions, including covenants that limit Concentrix Corporation’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to create or incur liens on shares of stock of certain subsidiaries or on principal properties, engage in sale/leaseback transactions or, with respect to Concentrix Corporation, consolidate or merge with, or sell or lease substantially all its assets to, another person. The Indenture also provides for customary events of default.

The Company used the net proceeds of the offering and sale of the Senior Notes, together with approximately $294,702 of delayed draw borrowings under its $2,144,700 senior unsecured term loan facility and cash on hand, to pay the cash portion of the Webhelp Combination consideration, repay approximately $1,915,197 of existing indebtedness of Webhelp Parent and its subsidiaries, and pay related fees and expenses in connection with the Webhelp Combination. The remaining proceeds were used for general corporate purposes of the Company.

The Company incurred debt discount and issuance costs of approximately $19,300 associated with the Senior Notes during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, which are being amortized over the applicable maturity dates.

Bridge Facility and Restated Credit Facility

To provide the debt financing required by the Company to consummate the Webhelp Combination, the Company entered into a commitment letter dated March 29, 2023 (the “Bridge Commitment Letter,” and the commitments pursuant to the Bridge Commitment Letter, the “Bridge Facility”), under which certain financing institutions committed to provide a 364-day bridge loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $5,290,000 consisting of (i) a $1,850,000 tranche of term bridge loans (the “Term Loan Amendment Tranche”), (ii) a $1,000,000 tranche of revolving commitments (the “Revolver Amendment Tranche”) and (iii) a $2,440,000 tranche of term bridge loans (the “Acquisition Tranche”), each subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions, including the consummation of the Webhelp Combination.

The incurrence of the acquisition-related indebtedness that would be funded by the Acquisition Tranche of the Bridge Facility (or permanent financing in lieu thereof) and by the Sellers’ Note was not permitted under the Prior Credit Facility. Therefore, on April 21, 2023, the Company entered into an Amendment and Restatement Agreement (the “Amendment Agreement”) with the lenders party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, N.A. to amend and restate the Prior Credit Facility (as amended and restated, the “Restated Credit Facility”). As a result of having entered into the Amendment Agreement, among other things, the Company obtained requisite lender consent to incur acquisition-related indebtedness, and pursuant to the terms of the Bridge Commitment Letter, the commitments with respect to the Term Loan Amendment Tranche and the Revolver Amendment Tranche of the Bridge Facility were each reduced tozero, and the Acquisition Tranche was reduced by approximately $294,702. On August 2, 2023, the remaining outstanding commitment of approximately $2,145,298 under the Bridge Commitment Letter was reduced tozero in connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes.

The Restated Credit Facility provides for the extension of a senior unsecured revolving credit facility not to exceed an aggregate principal amount of $1,042,500. The Restated Credit Facility also provides for a senior unsecured term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed approximately $2,144,700 (the “Term Loan”), of which $1,850,000 was incurred upon the amendment and approximately $294,702 was drawn on a delayed draw basis on the Closing Date (the “Delayed Draw Term Loans”). Aggregate borrowing capacity under the Restated Credit Facility may be increased by up to an additional $500,000 by increasing the amount of the revolving credit facility or by incurring additional term loans, in each case subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions set forth in the Restated Credit Facility, including the receipt of additional commitments for such increase. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Company voluntarily prepaid $194,702 of the principal balance on the Term Loan, without penalty, resulting in an outstanding balance at November 30, 2023 of approximately $1,950,000.

The maturity date of the Restated Credit Facility remains December 27, 2026, subject, in the case of the revolving credit facility, to two one-year extensions upon the Company’s prior notice to the lenders and the agreement of the lenders to extend such maturity date. Due to the voluntary prepayments previously described, no principal payment on the term loans is due until fiscal year 2026 with the remaining outstanding principal amount due in full on the maturity date.

Borrowings under the Restated Credit Facility bear interest, in the case of SOFR rate loans, at a per annum rate equal to the applicable SOFR rate (but not less than 0.0%), plus an applicable margin, which ranges from 1.125% to 2.000%, based on the credit ratings of the Company’s senior unsecured non-credit enhanced long-term indebtedness for borrowed money plus a credit spread adjustment to the SOFR rate of 0.10%. Borrowings under the Restated Credit Facility that are base rate loans bear interest at a per annum rate (but not less than 1.0%) equal to (i) the greatest of (A) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Restated Credit Facility) in effect on such day, (B) the NYFRB Rate (as defined in the Restated Credit Facility) in effect on such day plus ½ of 1.0%, and (C) the adjusted one-month term SOFR rate plus 1.0% per annum, plus (ii) an applicable margin, which ranges from 0.125% to 1.000%, based on the credit ratings of the Company’s senior unsecured non-credit enhanced long-term indebtedness for borrowed money.

The Restated Credit Facility contains certain loan covenants that are customary for credit facilities of this type and that restrict the ability of Concentrix Corporation and its subsidiaries to take certain actions, including the creation of liens, mergers or consolidations, changes to the nature of their business, and, solely with respect to subsidiaries of Concentrix Corporation, incurrence of indebtedness. In addition, the Restated Credit Facility contains financial covenants that require the Company to maintain at the end of each fiscal quarter, (i) a consolidated leverage ratio (as defined in the Restated Credit Facility) not to exceed 3.75 to 1.0 (or for certain periods following certain qualified acquisitions, including the Webhelp Combination,4.25 to 1.0) and (ii) a consolidated interest coverage ratio (as defined in the Restated Credit Facility) equal to or greater than 3.00 to 1.0. The Restated Credit Facility also contains various customary events of default, including payment defaults, defaults under certain other indebtedness, and a change of control of Concentrix Corporation.

None of Concentrix’ subsidiaries guarantees the obligations under the Restated Credit Facility.

Prior to entering into the Amendment Agreement, obligations under the Company’s Prior Credit Facility were secured by substantially all of the assets of Concentrix Corporation and certain of its U.S. subsidiaries and were guaranteed by certain of its U.S. subsidiaries. Borrowings under the Prior Credit Facility bore interest, in the case of term or daily SOFR loans, at a per annum rate equal to the applicable SOFR rate (but not less than 0.0%), plus an adjustment of between 0.10% and 0.25% depending on the interest period of each SOFR loan, plus an applicable margin, which ranged from 1.25% to 2.00%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. Borrowings under the Prior Credit Facility that were base rate loans bore interest at a per annum rate equal to (i) the greatest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate in effect on such day plus ½ of 1.00%, (b) the rate of interest last publicly announced by Bank of America as its “prime rate” and (c) the term SOFR rate plus 1.00%, plus (ii) an applicable margin, which ranged from 0.25% to 1.00%, based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. From August 31, 2022 through the date of the Amendment Agreement, the outstanding principal of the term loans under the Prior Credit Facility was payable in quarterly installments of $26,250.

At November 30, 2023 and 2022, no amounts were outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility.

During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Company voluntarily prepaid $25,000 of the principal balance on the term loans under the Prior Credit Facility, without penalty.

The Company paid and expensed a total of $21,617 in Bridge Facility financing fees during the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023. During the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023, the Company paid $3,369 in debt amendment fees related to the Restated Credit Facility. The debt amendment fees that were capitalized are being amortized over the remaining life of the Restated Credit Facility.

Securitization Facility

On July 6, 2022, the Company entered into an amendment to the Securitization Facility, which was initially entered into on October 30, 2020, to (i) increase the commitment of the lenders to provide available borrowings from up to $350,000 to up to $500,000, (ii) extend the termination date of the Securitization Facility from October 28, 2022 to July 5, 2024, and (iii) replace LIBOR with SOFR as one of the reference rates used to calculate interest on borrowings under the Securitization Facility. In addition, the interest rate margins were amended, such that borrowings under the Securitization Facility that are funded through the issuance of commercial paper bear interest at the applicable commercial paper rate plus a spread of 0.70% and, otherwise, at a per annum rate equal to the applicable SOFR rate (which includes a credit spread adjustment to the SOFR rate of 0.10%), plus a spread of 0.80%. Amounts drawn under this Securitization Facility have been classified as long-term debt within the consolidated balance sheet based on the Company’s ability and intent to refinance on a long-term basis as of November 30, 2023.

Under the Securitization Facility, Concentrix Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries (the “Originators”) sell or otherwise transfer all of their accounts receivable to a special purpose bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of the Company (the “Borrower”) that grants a security interest in the receivables to the lenders in exchange for available borrowings of up to $500,000. The amount received under the Securitization Facility is recorded as debt on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Borrowing availability under the Securitization Facility may be limited by the Company’s accounts receivable balances, changes in the credit ratings of the clients comprising the receivables, client concentration levels in the receivables, and certain characteristics of the accounts receivable being transferred (including factors tracking performance of the accounts receivable over time).

The Securitization Facility contains various affirmative and negative covenants, including a consolidated leverage ratio covenant that is consistent with the Restated Credit Facility and customary events of default, including payment defaults, defaults under certain other indebtedness, a change in control of Concentrix Corporation, and certain events negatively affecting the overall credit quality of the transferred accounts receivable.

The Borrower’s sole business consists of the purchase or acceptance through capital contributions of the receivables and related security from the Originators and the subsequent retransfer of or granting of a security interest in such receivables and related security to the administrative agent under the Securitization Facility for the benefit of the lenders. The Borrower is a separate legal entity with its own separate creditors who will be entitled, upon its liquidation, to be satisfied out of the Borrower’s assets prior to any assets or value in the Borrower becoming available to the Borrower’s equity holders, and the assets of the Borrower are not available to pay creditors of the Company and its subsidiaries.

Sellers’ Note

On September 25, 2023, as part of the consideration for the Webhelp Combination, Concentrix Corporation issued the Sellers’ Note in the aggregate principal amount of €700,000 to certain Sellers (the “Noteholders”). The stated rate of interest associated with the Sellers’ Note is two percent (2%) per annum, which is below the Company’s expected borrowing rate. As a result, the Company discounted the Sellers’ Note by €31,500 using an approximate 4.36% imputed annual interest rate. This discounting resulted in an initial value of €668,500 or $711,830. The discount value is being amortized into interest expense over the two-year term. All stated principal and accrued interest will be due and payable on September 25, 2025.

Covenant compliance

As of November 30, 2023, Concentrix was in compliance with all covenants for the above arrangements.

Future principal payments

As of November 30, 2023, future principal payments under the above loans for the subsequent fiscal years are as follows:

NOTE 10—REVENUE:

Disaggregated revenue

In the following tables, the Company’s revenue is disaggregated by primary industry verticals and geographic locations:

The following table presents revenue by geographical locations where the Company’s services are delivered. Shown below are the countries that account for the Company’s revenue for the periods presented:

Deferred revenue contract liabilities and deferred costs to obtain or fulfill a contract are not material.

NOTE 11—PENSION AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLANS:

The Company has a 401(k) plan in the United States under which eligible employees may contribute up to the maximum amount as provided by law. Employees become eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan on the first day of the month after their employment date. The Company may make discretionary contributions under the plan. Employees in most of the Company’s non-U.S. legal entities are covered by government mandated defined contribution plans. During fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, the Company contributed $89,767, $83,792 and $72,561, respectively, to defined contribution plans.

Defined Benefit Plans

For eligible employees in the United States, the Company maintains a frozen defined benefit pension plan (“the cash balance plan”), which includes both a qualified and non-qualified portion. The pension benefit formula for the cash balance plan is determined by a combination of compensation, age-based credits and annual guaranteed interest credits. The qualified portion of the cash balance plan has been funded through contributions made to a trust fund.

The Company maintains funded or unfunded defined benefit pension or retirement plans for certain eligible employees in the Philippines, Malaysia, India, and France. Benefits under these plans are primarily based on years of service and compensation during the years immediately preceding retirement or termination of participation in the plans.

The Company’s measurement date for all defined benefit plans and other post-retirement benefits is November 30. The plan assumptions for both the U.S. and non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans are evaluated annually and are updated as deemed necessary. Net benefit costs related to defined benefit plans were $11,328, $9,437 and $13,427, during fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Components of pension cost for the Company’s defined benefit plans are as follows:

Service costs are recorded in cost of services and selling, general and administrative expenses while the remaining components of total pension costs are recorded within other expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations.

The status of the Company’s defined benefit plans is summarized below:

(1)The actuarial gains in fiscal year 2022 were primarily due to an increase in the discount rate for the Company’s cash balance plan as of the November 30, 2022 measurement date.

Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet and recorded within other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities as of November 30, 2023 and 2022 consist of the following:

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $188,058 and $200,198 at November 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The following weighted-average rates were used in determining the benefit obligations as of November 30, 2023 and 2022:

The following weighted-average rates were used in determining the pension costs for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2023 and 2022:

For the cash balance plan, the discount rate reflects the rate at which benefits could effectively be settled and is based on current investment yields of high-quality corporate bonds. The Company uses an actuarially-developed yield curve approach to match the timing of cash flows of expected future benefit payments by applying specific spot rates along the yield curve to determine the assumed discount rate.

The range of discount rates utilized in determining the pension cost and projected benefit obligation of the Company’s defined benefit plans reflects a lower prevalent rate applicable to the frozen cash balance plan for eligible employees in U.S. and a higher applicable rate for the unfunded defined benefit plan for certain eligible employees in the Philippines, France and Malaysia. The plans outside the U.S. represented approximately 39% and 28% of the Company’s total projected benefit obligation for all defined benefit plans as of November 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Plan Assets

As of November 30, 2023 and 2022, plan assets for the cash balance plan consisted of common/collective trusts (of which approximately 49% are invested in equity backed funds and approximately 51% are invested in funds in fixed income instruments) and a private equity fund. The Company’s targeted allocation was 50% equity and 50% fixed income. The investment objectives for the plan assets are to generate returns that will enable the plan to meet its future obligations. The Company’s expected long-term rate of return was determined based on the asset mix of the plan, projected returns, past performance and other factors. The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy, total plan assets at fair value as of November 30, 2023 and 2022, including the cash balance plan and other funded benefit plans:

The Company’s cash balance plan holds level 2 investments in common/collective trust funds that are public investment vehicles valued using a net asset value (“NAV”) provided by the manager of each fund. The NAV is based on the underlying net assets owned by the fund, divided by the number of shares outstanding. The NAV’s unit price is quoted on a private market that may not be active. However, the NAV is based on the fair value of the underlying securities within the fund, which are traded on an active market, and valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which those individual securities are traded. The significant investment strategies of the funds are as described in the financial statements provided by each fund. There are no restrictions on redemptions from these funds. Level 3 investments are equity based funds that primarily invest in domestic early stage capital funds.

Benefit Payments

The following table details expected benefit payments for the cash balance plan and other defined benefit plans:

The Company expects to make approximately $4,522 in contributions during fiscal year 2024.

NOTE 12—LEASES:

The Company leases certain of its facilities and equipment under operating lease agreements, which expire in various periods through 2037. The Company’s finance leases are not material.

The following table presents the various components of operating lease costs:

The following table presents a maturity analysis of expected undiscounted cash flows for operating leases on an annual basis for the next five fiscal years and thereafter as of November 30, 2023:

*Imputed interest represents the difference between undiscounted cash flows and discounted cash flows.

The following amounts were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet as of November 30, 2023 and 2022 related to the Company’s operating leases:

The following table presents supplemental cash flow information related to the Company’s operating leases. Cash payments related to variable lease costs and short-term leases are not included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities, and, as such, are excluded from the amounts below:

The weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate as of November 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, were as follows:

NOTE 13—INCOME TAXES:

The sources of income before the provision for income taxes are as follows:

Provision for income taxes consists of the following:

The following presents the breakdown of net deferred tax liabilities after netting by taxing jurisdiction:

Net deferred tax liabilities consist of the following:

The valuation allowance relates primarily to certain state and foreign net operating loss carry forwards, foreign deferred items and state credits. The Company’s assessment is that it is not more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized.

A reconciliation of the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows:

(1) Represents Subpart F income, Base Erosion and Anti-Abuse Tax (BEAT), and Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income (GILTI) (less Section 250 deduction), net of associated foreign tax credits.

(2) Includes tax costs related to future legal entity restructuring for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2023. Includes additional tax gain on the sale of Concentrix Insurance Solutions for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021.

The Company’s U.S. business has sufficient cash flow and liquidity to fund its operating requirements and the Company expects and intends that profits earned outside the United States will be fully utilized and reinvested outside of the United States with the exception of earnings of certain acquired non-U.S. entities. The Company has recorded deferred tax liabilities related to non-U.S. withholding taxes on the earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries likely to be repatriated in the future.

As of November 30, 2023, the Company had approximately $2,078,260 of undistributed earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries for which it has not provided for non-U.S. withholding taxes and state taxes because such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely in international operations. It is not practicable to determine the amount of applicable taxes that would be due if such earnings were distributed. Accordingly, the Company has not provisioned U.S. state taxes and non-U.S. withholding taxes on the non-U.S. legal entities for which the earnings are permanently reinvested.

As of November 30, 2023, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $310,536 and $40,792 for federal and state purposes, respectively. The federal net operating loss carry forward and the state net operating loss carry forwards will begin to expire in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024. The Company also had approximately $179,929 of foreign net operating loss carry forwards that will also begin to expire in fiscal year ending November 30, 2024 if not used. In addition, the Company has approximately $6,384 of various federal and state income tax credit carry forwards that, if not used, will begin to expire in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2024. Utilization of the acquired loss carry forwards may be limited pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

The Company enjoys tax holidays in certain jurisdictions, primarily Algeria, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Jordan, Latvia, Madagascar, Nicaragua, the Philippines and Turkey. The tax holidays provide for lower or zero rates of taxation and require various thresholds of investment and business activities in those jurisdictions. The estimated tax benefits from the above tax holidays for fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021 were approximately $7,961, $10,315, and $9,160, respectively.

The aggregate changes in the balances of gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued interest and penalties, during fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021 were as follows:

The Company conducts business globally and files income tax returns in various U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions. The Company is subject to continuous examination and audits by various tax authorities. Significant audits are underway in the United States and India. The Company is not aware of any material exposures arising from these tax audits or in other jurisdictions not already provided for.

Although timing of the resolution of audits and/or appeals is highly uncertain, the Company believes it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits as of November 30, 2023 could decrease between $34,854 and $37,817 in the next twelve months. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax audit for returns covering years through fiscal year 2017. The Company is no longer subject to non-U.S. or U.S. state income tax audits for returns covering years through fiscal year 2012 and fiscal year 2014, respectively.

The liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $87,939 and $78,501 at November 30, 2023 and November 30, 2022, respectively, and is included in other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. As of November 30, 2023 and 2022, $52,779 and $40,793 of the total unrecognized tax benefits, net of federal benefit, would affect the effective tax rate, if realized. The Company’s policy is to include interest and penalties related to income taxes, including unrecognized tax benefits, within the provision for income taxes. As of November 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company had accrued $8,617 and $7,538, respectively, in income taxes payable related to accrued interest and penalties.

NOTE 14—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:

From time to time, the Company receives notices from third parties, including customers and suppliers, seeking indemnification, payment of money or other actions in connection with claims made against them. Also, from time to time, the Company has been involved in various bankruptcy preference actions where the Company was a supplier to the companies now in bankruptcy. In addition, the Company is subject to various other claims, both asserted and unasserted, that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company evaluates these claims and records the related liabilities. It is possible that the liabilities ultimately incurred by the Company could differ from the amounts recorded.

The Company does not believe that the above commitments and contingencies will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

NOTE 15—EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Basic and diluted earnings per common share (“EPS”) are computed using the two-class method, which is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for each class of common stock and participating security.

(1) Restricted stock awards granted to employees by the Company are considered participating securities. Effective in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, restricted stock units granted are also considered participating securities.

NOTE 16—STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

Share repurchase program

In September 2021, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $500,000 of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock from time to time as market and business conditions warrant, including through open market purchases or Rule 10b5-1 trading plans. The repurchase program has no termination date and may be suspended or discontinued at any time. During the fiscal years ended November 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company repurchased 709 and 842 shares, respectively, of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $63,958 and $120,819, respectively. The share repurchases were made on the open market and the shares repurchased by the Company are held in treasury for general corporate purposes. At November 30, 2023, approximately $290,127 remained available for share repurchases under the existing authorization from the Company’s board of directors.

During December 2023, the Company repurchased 66 shares of its common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $6,347.

Dividends

During fiscal years 2023 and 2022, the Company paid the following dividends per share approved by the Company’s board of directors:

On January 24, 2024, the Company announced a cash dividend of $0.3025 per share to stockholders of record as of February 5, 2024, payable on February 15, 2024.