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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

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

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of SoundHound should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of SoundHound should be read together with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto.

The fiscal years presented are the periods ended December 31, 2024 (“2024”) and December 31, 2023 (“2023”).

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Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this section to “SoundHound,” “we,” “us,” “our” and other similar terms refer to SoundHound AI, Inc.

The Company has revised the previously issued condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, condensed consolidated balance sheets, condensed consolidated statements of cash flows and condensed consolidated statements of redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit tables as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2023 as well as the previously issued consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit tables and as of and for the year ended December 31, 2022 to correct for such errors as described in Note 20 of our notes to the consolidated financial statements.

All relevant prior period amounts affected by these revisions have been corrected in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in this Form 10-K.

Company Overview

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Furthermore, our technology is backed by significant investments in intellectual property, with over 192 patents granted and over 109 patents pending, spanning multiple fields including speech recognition, natural language understanding, machine learning, monetization and more.

We have achieved this critical momentum in part

thanks to a long-tenured leadership team with deep expertise and proven ability to attract and retain talent.

We believe that SoundHound has extensive technical expertise and a proven track record of innovation and value creation for us to continue to attract customers in the growing market for Voice AI transactions, which is estimated to grow to $160 billion per year by 2026.

We have achieved this critical momentum in part thanks to a long-tenured leadership team with deep expertise and proven ability to attract and retain talent.

We believe that SoundHound is well-positioned to fill the growing void and demand for an independent Voice AI platform.

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Rather than strengthening a customer’s product, it can take over the entire experience, thus disintermediating the company’s brand, users and data.

As a result, brands relying on big tech mostly lose their ability to innovate, differentiate and customize.

As a result, brands relying on big tech may lose their ability to innovate, differentiate and customize.

In some cases, these providers even compete with the products they support, making them increasingly less attractive as a choice for a voice interface.

The alternative options are generally legacy vendors tending to use dated technologies at a high price.

The alternative options are generally legacy vendors tending to use what we consider to be dated technologies at a high price.

Furthermore, many of these technologies still require significant effort by the product creators to turn them into solutions that can compete with the quality of the big tech offering, which in many cases is not practical.

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When it comes to criteria for adoption, our goal is to win on every dimension.

The first two criteria customers typically consider are technology and brand control.

We believe to be the first two criteria customers typically consider are technology and brand control.

We strive to provide our customers with the best technology, and we provide a white label solution giving our customers control of their brands.

In some industries you may have to choose between technology and brand control.

In our case, we offer our customers the best of both, we enable them to offer disruptive technologies to their users while maintaining control of their brand and user experience.

With our disruptive monetization strategy, we also provide an additional path to monetization for our customer base.

By choosing our platform, product creators can generate additional revenue while making their product better using Voice AI, providing further incentive to choose our platform.

In our case, we offer our customers the best of both, enabling them to offer disruptive technologies to their users while maintaining control of their brand and user experience.

We also expect to provide an additional path to monetization for our customer base.

By choosing our platform, product creators can generate additional revenue while making their product better by using Voice AI, providing further incentive to choose our platform.

We believe that we offer a superior ecosystem, benefiting from our Collective AI product architecture along with offering customers definable privacy controls, which are becoming increasingly important in the industry of Voice AI.

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This means our technology can optionally run without a cloud connection for increased flexibility and privacy.

Our focus is on delivering the most advanced Voice AI in the world and thus allowing our partners to differentiate and innovate their overall experiences for their brands.

We aim to deliver the most advanced Voice AI in the world and thus allowing our partners to differentiate and innovate their overall experiences for their brands.

We strongly believe that product creators know their product and users best.

The idea of a single third-party assistant taking over their product is not reflective of our anticipated future.

We envision that every product will have its own identity, and they will have Voice AI customized in different ways.

They can each tap into a single Collective AI to access the ever-growing set of domains, but the product creators can innovate on top of Collective AI and create value for the end users in their own way.

We envision that every product will have its own identity, and will have Voice AI customized in different ways.

Product creators can each tap into a single Collective AI to access the ever-growing set of domains, but the product creators can innovate on top of Collective AI and create value for the end users in their own way.

This is the future that we are focusing on enabling.

When a product is voice enabled, we see three stages of integration and value propositions.

The first stage is to enable the core use cases of the product.

The first stage is to enable the core use case of the product.

For example, the product could be a TV, a coffee machine, a car, a wearable device, a robot, a smart speaker or an appliance, and with your voice you can control the functionality of the device and the product.

On a TV, you can ask it to change the channel, increase the volume, rewind by 30 seconds, search for movies and even add personalization by adding a TV show to your favorites.

With a TV, you can ask it to change the channel, increase the volume, rewind by 30 seconds, search for movies and even add personalization by adding a TV show to your favorites.

Note that this is different from adding a third-party voice assistant to the product.

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Consider just the simple example of rewinding or fast forwarding by a specific duration.

That is a command that can be done with voice within a few seconds, but it can take many steps to do using alternative interfaces such as a remote control or a companion app.

That is a command that can be done with voice in only a few seconds, but it can take many steps to use alternative interfaces such as a remote control or a companion app.

Once the core features of a product are voice-enabled, it can be further enhanced in the second stage of integration:

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SoundHound has extensive partnerships with content providers and, through these partnerships, can fulfill many needs of our customers.

For example, your TV, car or even a coffee machine can

answer questions about weather, sports scores, stock prices or flight status, and even search for local businesses.

For example, your TV, car or even a coffee machine can answer questions about weather, sports scores, stock prices or flight status, and even search for a local business.

The addition of these public domains further enhances the value proposition of the product.

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The first pillar is Product Royalties, where we voice enable a product and the product creator pays us a royalty based on volume, usage or duration.

SoundHound collects royalties when Houndify is placed in a car, smart speaker or an appliance, for example.

SoundHound collects royalty revenue when your technology is placed in a car, smart speaker or an appliance, for example.

The second pillar is Service Subscription.

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Pillars one and two can grow independently and they are proven, established business models.

The third pillar creates a monetization ecosystem that brings the services from pillar two to the products in pillar one.

The third pillar seeks to create a monetization ecosystem that brings the services from pillar two to the products in pillar one.

When the users of a voice-enabled product in pillar one access the voice-enabled services of pillar two, these services generate new leads and transactions.

SoundHound generates monetization revenue from the services for generating these leads and transactions, and we will share the revenue with the product creators of pillar one.

SoundHound will generate monetization revenue from the services for generating these leads and transactions, and we will share the revenue with the product creators of pillar one.

For example, when the driver of a voice-enabled car places an order to a restaurant that is also voice enabled, we will have unlocked a seamless transaction.

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This ecosystem increases adoption and increases our addressable market.

While all three pillars contribute to our revenues today in 2023, the majority of the contribution is currently from our first pillar of royalties with only a small contribution from pillar three from our music identification app.

Over time, the subscription and monetization portions are expected to grow and make a bigger contribution to our overall revenue.

While all three pillars contribute to our revenues today, the majority of the contribution is currently from our first and second pillar with only a small contribution from pillar three from our music identification app.

Over time, we expect our revenues from the monetization pillar to increase meaningfully in the future.

Recent Developments

Synq3 Acquisition

In December 2023, we entered an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Acquisition") with a closing date of January 3, 2024 with Synq3, Inc.

("Synq3"), a leading provider of voice AI and other technology solutions to the restaurant industry, to acquire its issued and outstanding equity.

The Company has incurred and will incur certain significant costs relating to the Acquisition, such as legal, accounting, financial advisory, printing and other professional services fees, as well as other customary payments.

SoundHound’s acquisition of Synq3 is expected to expand its AI customer service solutions and create the largest Voice AI provider for restaurants.

The combination will significantly extend its market reach to over 10,000 signed locations and accelerate the deployment of leading-edge generative AI capabilities to the industry — strengthening SoundHound’s leadership as the Company moves to rapidly roll out its proprietary AI solutions to restaurants across the U.S.

Together, with a total of more than 25 national and multinational chains, the highly

complementary businesses will match nearly two decades of SoundHound AI innovation with decades of Synq3 industry expertise and established relationships.

Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for discussion on the purchase price and the Acquisition's impact on SoundHound's liquidity and refer to "Item 1A.

Risk Factors" in this Form 10-K for a discussion regarding the risks associated with the Acquisition.

Sales Agreement

On July 28, 2023, we entered into a Controlled Equity Offering Sales Agreement (the "Sales Agreement") pursuant to which we may offer and sell up to $150.0 million of shares of our Class A common stock to raise capital.

Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for further detail on the Sales Agreement.

Between January and February 2024, we raised additional funds from sales of Class A common stock under this agreement, selling 34,578,019 shares of our common stock at a weighted-average price of $3.37 per share and raising $116.4 million of gross proceeds.

Amelia Acquisition

On August 6, 2024, we completed the acquisition of Amelia, a privately-held conversational AI software company involved in the development and delivery of AI and automation solutions and related services to improve customer experience and optimize business outcomes.

We expect Amelia will bring together decades of experience in conversational AI, and highly complementary product portfolios, to offer best-in-class, scalable customer service support to a vast spectrum of businesses.

These include some of the very largest multinational enterprise brands, top 15 global banks, and Fortune 500 organizations, with the combined company spanning nearly 200 marquee customers.

We believe the acquisition of Amelia is expected to strengthen SoundHound’s position in voice and conversational AI and allow us to enter new industries such as healthcare, insurance, financial services, energy and retail, expanding our market reach.

Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section for discussion on the purchase price and the Acquisition's impact on SoundHound's liquidity.

We have incurred certain significant costs relating to the SYNQ3 and Amelia Acquisitions, such as legal, accounting, financial advisory and other professional services fees, as well as other customary payments.

Refer to "Item 1A.

Risk Factors" in our Form 10-K for a discussion regarding the risks associated with the acquisitions.

Known Trends, Demands, Commitments, Events or Uncertainties Impacting Our Business

SoundHound believes that its performance and future success depend on many factors that present significant opportunities for us but also pose risks and challenges, including the following:

We believe that our performance and future success depend on many factors that present significant opportunities for us but also pose risks and challenges, including the following:

• Investments in Technology.

Our business model since inception has been to invest in our technology in the form of dedicated research and development.

We will continue to invest in the development of our software platform to deliver consumers with continually improving value and delight.

Our investments include continuous enhancements to our technology we've developed over the last two decades, investments in data to help refine and improve our underlying algorithms and other costs to attract and retain a world-class technical workforce.

We will continue to invest in the development of our software platform to

deliver consumers with continually improving value and delight.

Our investments include continuous enhancements to our technology we've developed over the last two decades or acquired from acquisitions, investments in data to help refine and improve our underlying algorithms and other costs to attract and retain a world-class technical workforce.

• Revenue Growth.

Our commercial success, including acceptance and use of our applications, will depend on a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control, such as size of the market opportunity, successful integration with original equipment manufacturers (“OEM”), competition and demand from the public and members of the conversational AI community.

Our product offerings have disruptive effects in the ways human interact with computers and we are developing new, innovative economic models that we believe will enhance value to customers, partners and shareholders.

Our product offerings, including those offerings that we have acquired, have disruptive effects in the ways human interact with computers and we are developing new, innovative economic models and acquiring companies such as SYNQ3 and Amelia which have synergistic businesses to ours that we believe will enhance value to customers, partners and shareholders.

For our revenue growth to continue, we will need to invest in sales and marketing to ensure our messaging, capabilities and offerings are well understood and valued by customers.

With our primary focus on enterprise customers, we also need to align with enterprise sales cycles, which can be longer than consumer cycles.

Additionally, as we build new customer relationships, we continually focus on maintaining and growing our existing relationships through long-term partnerships through significant upfront investment in customer specific engineering projects.

As we build new customer relationships, we continually focus on maintaining and growing our existing relationships through long-term partnerships through significant upfront investment in customer specific engineering projects.

Additionally, in addition to our acquisitions of SYNQ3 and Amelia, we may look to acquire other companies in the industry to develop synergies with our existing business.

• Cost of Revenues.

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We view opportunities for conversational Voice AI to be global in reach, and we expect our growth to be fueled across multiple geographies.

• Industry Risks.

The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas war have had an adverse impact on the global economy and financial markets.

Although our business has not been materially impacted by

the Russia-Ukraine conflict or the Israel-Hamas war, it is impossible to predict the extent to which our operations, or those of our customers’ suppliers and manufacturers, will be impacted in the short and long term, or the ways in which the conflicts may impact our business.

The extent and duration of the military action, sanctions and resulting market disruptions are impossible to predict but could be substantial.

Further, inflation has risen significantly worldwide and the United States has recently experienced historically high levels of inflation.

This inflation and government efforts to combat inflation, such as recent and future significant increases to benchmark interest rates and other related monetary policies, have and could continue to increase market volatility and have an adverse effect on the domestic and international financial markets and general economic conditions.

Components of Our Results of Operations

SoundHound generates revenues through:

(1) “Product Royalties,” meaning royalties from voice-enabled products which are driven by volume, usage or life of applicable products and are affected by number of devices, users and units of usage, (2) “Service Subscriptions,” meaning subscription revenues, derived from monthly fees based on usage-based revenue, revenue per query or revenue per user, and (3) “Monetization,” meaning revenues generated from focused ad targeting to users of products and services that employ our technologies.

(1) “Product Royalties,” meaning royalties from voice-enabled products which are driven by volume, usage or life of applicable products and are affected by number of devices, users and units of usage, (2) “Service Subscriptions,” meaning subscription revenues, derived from fixed monthly fees or fees based on usage-based revenue, revenue per query or revenue per user, and (3) “Monetization,” meaning revenues generated from focused ad targeting to users of products and services that employ our technologies.

Currently, our monetization revenue is derived only from our music identification application primarily in the form of ad impression revenue — revenue generated when an ad is shown in our music identification app — and, to a lesser extent, affiliate revenue for referrals to music stores for content sales and downloads of our premium music application.

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These professional services are included in both our Product Royalties and Service Subscriptions revenues.

Non-distinct professional services are recognized over the contractual life of the contract, whereas revenues from distinct professional services are recognized as the services are performed or when the services are complete depending on the arrangement.

Non-distinct professional services are recognized over the contractual life of the contract, whereas

revenues from distinct professional services are recognized as the services are performed or when the services are complete depending on the arrangement.

“Amelia Software Platform” meaning our AI-based digital resource solution that enables AI in our customers’ services, ranging across multiple industries.

This generally includes revenue from hosted services if the customer elects our SaaS offering, or from licensing revenue if the customer requires an on-premise solutions.

Professional services are also offered and included within professional services revenue.

The revenues from Amelia Software Platform are included within Service Subscriptions, and are recognized point in time or over time depending on the arrangement.

We have and may continue to experience volatility for our remaining performance obligations and deferred revenue as a result of the timing for completing our performance obligations.

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Operating Expenses

We classify our operating expenses into the following five categories, which are cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development, general and administrative and restructuring.

Excluding cost of revenues, each expense category includes overhead, including rent and related occupancy costs, which is allocated based on headcount.

We classify our operating expenses into the following seven categories, which are cost of revenues, sales and marketing, research and development, general and administrative, change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities, amortization of intangible assets and restructuring.

With respect to sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative, each expense category includes overhead, including rent and related occupancy costs, which is allocated based on headcount.

We plan to continue investing to support our go-to-market strategies and customer engagement, develop our current and future applications and support our operations as a public company.

While our gross margin may continue to fluctuate in the near-term due to revenue contributions from varying product mixes, we expect it will stabilize as we continue to scale our business.

While our gross margin may continue to fluctuate in the near-term due to revenue contributions from varying product mixes, as well as acquisitions, we expect it will stabilize as we continue to scale our business.

Cost of Revenues

SoundHound’s cost of revenues are comprised of direct costs associated directly with SoundHound’s revenue streams as described above.

This primarily includes costs and depreciation related to hosting for cloud-based services, such as data centers, electricity charges, content fees and certain personnel-related expenses that are directly related to these revenue streams.

This primarily includes costs and depreciation related to hosting for cloud-based services, such as data centers, electricity charges, content fees and certain personnel-related expenses including personnel costs under call centers that are directly related to these revenue streams.

Additionally, our cost of revenues also includes the amortization of developed technology acquired from SYNQ3, Amelia and other acquisition as intangible assets.

Sales and Marketing

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The costs of these activities consist primarily of personnel-related expenses, third-party consultants and costs associated with technological supplies and materials, along with other direct and allocated expenses such as facility costs, depreciation and other shared expenses.

We expense research and development costs associated with the design and development of new products prior to the establishment of their technological feasibility in the periods in which they are incurred.

We expense research and development costs associated with the design and development of new products in the periods in which they are incurred.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses consist of personnel-related costs, accounting and legal expenses, third-party consulting costs, insurance and allocated overhead including rent, depreciation and utilities.

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Acquisition Liabilities

The change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities is related to contingent consideration from the SYNQ3 and Amelia acquisitions.

The contingent consideration was determined to be liability classified and is remeasured as of each reporting period with a corresponding change in fair value recorded.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of acquired customer relationships, tradename and conversation data is included within operating expenses and arises from the amortization of assets acquired through the acquisitions.

We review intangible assets for impairment at least annually, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

If an evaluation of recoverability is required, the estimated undiscounted future cash flows directly associated with the asset are compared with the asset’s carrying amount.

If the estimated future cash flows from the use of the asset are less than the carrying value, an impairment charge would be recorded to write down the asset to its estimated fair value.

Restructuring

Restructuring expenses consist of employee severance payments, employee benefits and share-based compensation related to reduced headcount from the Company's restructuring plan ("Restructuring Plan") announced in January 2023.

Refer to the "Liquidity and Capital Resources" section and Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.

Restructuring expenses consisted of employee severance payments, employee benefits and share-based compensation related to reduced headcount from our restructuring plan ("Restructuring Plan") announced in January 2023.

The Restructuring Plan was complete as of December 31, 2023.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

Loss on extinguishment of debt represents the loss associated with the repayment of the Amelia Debt in December 2024, the repayment of the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement with ACP Post OAK Credit II LLC (the "Term Loan") in June 2024 and the repayment of the 2021 note payable ("SVB March 2021 Note") and 2021 convertible note ("SCI June 2021 Note") in April 2023.

See Note 10 of our notes to the consolidated financial statements for more information.

Interest Expense

Interest expense consists of stated interest incurred on our outstanding convertible notes and term debt during the relevant periods, as well as the amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs over the life of the instruments or a shorter period if a lender can demand payment in the event certain events occur that are outside of the control of the Company.

Interest expense consists of stated interest incurred on our formerly outstanding convertible notes and term debt during the relevant periods, as well as the amortization of debt discounts and issuance costs over the life of the instruments or a shorter period if a lender can demand payment in the event certain events occur that are outside of our control.

The issuance of debt instruments with direct transaction costs, embedded derivatives and warrant instruments has resulted in debt discounts.

Direct transaction costs consist of various transaction fees and third-party costs, such as bank and legal fees, that are incurred upon issuance.

Overall, the discounts from debt issuance costs result in an increased amount of interest expense over the amortization period.

We expect the impact of the discounts from debt issuance costs to the interest expense will decrease due to the repayment of Amelia Debt in December 2024 and the repayment of Term Loan in June 2024.

Other Income (Expense), Net

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We are in a cumulative loss position for tax purposes based on historical earnings.

As of December 31, 2023, the Company had $395.5 million of U.S.

federal and $109.4 million of state net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future

taxable income.

The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards will start to expire in 2025 and 2028, respectively, with the exception of $306.8 million federal net operating loss carryforwards and $5.6 million state net operating loss carryforwards, which can be carried forward indefinitely.

The Company had federal and state research and development credit carryforwards of $14.4 million and $10.9 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, we had $548.4 million of U.S.

federal and $208.1 million of state net operating loss carryforwards available to reduce future taxable income.

The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards will start to expire in 2025 and 2028, respectively, with the

exception of $403.3 million federal net operating loss carryforwards and $11.0 million state net operating loss carryforwards, which can be carried forward indefinitely.

We had federal and state research and development credit carryforwards of $21.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024.

The federal credits will expire starting in 2029 if not utilized.

The state credits can be carried forward indefinitely.

The Company also had Canadian SR&ED tax credits of $1.7 million, which expire starting in 2038 if not utilized.

We also had Canadian SR&ED tax credits of $1.6 million, which expire starting in 2038 if not utilized.

Under Sections 382 and 383 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and similar state tax laws, utilization of net operating loss carryforwards and tax credits may be subject to annual limitations due to certain ownership changes.

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General and administrative 53,270 28,285 24,985 88 %

Change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities*

222,670 — 222,670 100 %

Amortization of intangible assets 7,116 — 7,116 100 %

Restructuring — 4,557 (4,557) (100) %

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Other expense, net:

Loss on early extinguishment of debt (15,629) (837) (14,792) 1768 %

Interest expense (12,168) (16,733) 4,565 (27) %

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Total other expense, net (18,575) (16,415) (2,160) 13 %

Loss before provision for income taxes (85,023) (113,824) 28,801 (25) %

Provision for income taxes 3,914 2,889 1,025 35 %

Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (359,928) (85,023) (274,905) 323 %

Provision (benefit) for income taxes (9,247) 3,914 (13,161) (336) %

Net loss $ (350,681) $ (88,937) $ (261,744) 294 %

*The change in fair value of acquisition related liabilities is mainly driven by the movements in our stock price during the reporting period and changes in the assessed probability of achieving certain future revenue targets defined as part of the acquisition agreements.

See Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information.

The following table summarizes our gross profit and gross margin ($ in thousands):

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2024 2023 $ %

Product Royalties $ 43,299 $ 28,447 $ 14,852 52 %

Service Subscriptions $ 56,347 $ 1,940 $ 54,407 2804 %

Product royalties 27,964 43,299 (15,335) (35) %

Monetization 382 634 (252) (40) %

$ 45,873 $ 31,129 $ 14,744 47 %

Total $ 84,693 $ 45,873 $ 38,820 85 %

Year Ended December 31, Change

2024 2023 $ %

Korea $ 22,962 $ 14,530 $ 8,432 58 %

United States 6,769 3,344 3,425 102 %

Germany 5,950 4,134 1,816 44 %

France 4,090 4,023 67 2 %

Japan 3,707 3,866 (159) (4) %

Other 2,395 1,232 1,163 94 %

$ 45,873 $ 31,129 $ 14,744 47 %

Total revenues increased by $14.7 million, or 47%, in 2023 compared to 2022 which is principally due to an increase in Product Royalties revenue by $14.9 million, or 52%, during 2023 compared to 2022.

The increase in Product Royalties during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to during the year ended December 31, 2022 was the result of several factors.

First, we recognized an increase of $2.8 million in edge solution ("Houndify Edge") minimum guarantee licensing revenue with a Korean automotive customer which is recognized upfront by the Company for units to be utilized over the life of the contract.

Second, we recognized an increase in unit-based Product Royalties of $5.4 million with various customers in Korea.

Third, we recognized $3.6 million in licensing revenues related to a non-recurring voice data licensing agreement with a semiconductor customer from the United States during the fourth quarter of 2023.

The fourth increase in Product Royalties was principally due to a contract modification with a German automotive customer that resulted in additional professional services and reduced our estimated customer life, which led to a $1.9 million increase compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.

Additionally, we recognized an increase of $1.0 million in unit-based Product Royalties for the same customer during the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022.

Service Subscriptions revenue increased by $0.1 million, or 6%.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company performed non-recurring engineering projects of $0.3 million related to a proof-of-concept project on the viability of the Company's voice-enabled solutions for the restaurant industry.

We shifted our strategy towards the end of 2023 to directly grow our subscription-based offerings.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company increased its Service Subscriptions revenue with restaurants by $0.4 million which was a result of the growing demand for the Company's voice-enabled solutions and greater efficiency in shortening the lead time for our voice-solution to go live.

Monetization revenue decreased by $0.2 million, or 25% primarily due to the temporary shift of our marketing efforts towards other revenue streams.

Americas $ 51,094 $ 6,769 $ 44,325 655 %

Asia 17,678 $ 27,498 (9,820) (36) %

EMEA 15,921 11,606 4,315 37 %

Total $ 84,693 $ 45,873 $ 38,820 85 %

Total revenues increased by 85% in 2024 compared to 2023.

Service subscription revenue increased to $56.3 million, primarily based in the Americas, and was driven by the contribution of revenue from acquisitions.

This was offset by a decrease in product royalties revenue, primarily in the Asia region, due to the minimum guarantee licensing or point in time revenue relating to Houndify Edge recognized in the previous period.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues increased by $32.0 million, or 283%, in 2024 compared to 2023.

$2.3 million of the increase is related to increasing our sales of Houndify Edge solutions where certain premium versions carry fixed per unit costs.

Additionally, personnel-related costs such as salaries and benefits increased by $0.3 million.

The increase in cost of revenues was offset by cloud migration costs as we migrated our data hosting to a new cloud service provider, resulting in a decrease of $0.9 million in data center costs during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Gross margin increased to 75% during 2023 from 69% during 2022.

Gross margin in 2023 benefited from a favorable product mix, as a number of our significant Product Royalties contracts for 2023 compared to 2022 provided higher margin products to customers as well.

This was primarily driven by the contract modification with a German automotive customer that resulted in a reduction in our estimate of customer life during the year ended December 31, 2023, the voice data licensing agreement with a United States-based semiconductor customer, and a significant increase in royalties revenue related to a Korean automotive customer, all of which contributed positively to our margins due to insignificant direct costs.

In addition, we experienced decreased data center costs, as described above, in 2023 compared to 2022 due to our cloud migration.

Lastly, gross margin benefited from the overall scaling of our business.

Gross margin in 2022 benefited from increased margins on the Houndify Edge solution delivered to a customer during the second half of 2022.

Our gross margin may fluctuate in the near-term due to revenue contributions from varying product mixes.

Gross margin decreased to 49% in 2024 compared to 75% in 2023 primarily due to the acquisitions of Amelia and SYNQ3, which included a mix of lower margin call center agent business from SYNQ3 and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

In the past, our gross margin has fluctuated and may continue to fluctuate from quarter to quarter due to revenue contributions from varying product mixes.

However, we expect to gradually improve gross margins in the mid-term, especially as it relates the integration of Amelia and SYNQ3.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $1.5 million, or 7%, from $18.9 million in 2023 compared to $20.4 million in 2022.

In 2022, we began growing these expenses to capture new market opportunities, particularly in the restaurant industry.

We recalibrated our expenses in early 2023 and focused our demand generation, lead generation and customer conversion efforts with greater emphasis on high returns on investment.

Part of this recalibration led to reductions in sales and marketing headcount as part of the Restructuring Plan.

Employee compensation and other benefits expense, consisting primarily of salaries and stock-based compensation expense, were reduced by $1.1 million.

We also reduced our external sales and marketing activities, leading to decreases of $0.6 million in consulting fees, $0.2 million in legal fees, $0.1 million in dues and subscriptions and $0.1 million in advertising costs.

The decrease was partially offset by increased information technology and facility allocations of $0.7 million due to higher proportion of sales and marketing personnel as a percentage of total headcount.

Sales and marketing expenses increased by $10.2 million, or 54%, from $29.1 million in 2024 compared to $18.9 million in 2023, primarily due to an increase in 2024 of $7.8 million in personnel-related cost, $0.9 million in advertising expense, $0.8 million in consulting fees, $0.8 million in legal and professional fees, $0.4 million in travel expense, and $0.3 million in office expense.

The increase was partially offset by reduction of $0.9 million in information technology and facility expenses.

Included in the sales and marketing expense is an increase of $4.3 million arising from the Amelia acquisition and $0.7 million arising from the SYNQ3 acquisition, stemming from increased personnel-related costs.

Research and Development

Research and development expenses decreased by $25.0 million, or 33%, in 2023 compared to 2022.

The decrease is primarily due to a reduction in employee headcount and other cost reduction measures applied as part of the Restructuring Plan.

Employee compensation and other benefits expense, consisting primarily of salaries and stock-based compensation expense, reduced by $20.3 million.

We also reduced spending on consulting fees by $4.0 million in 2023.

Further, we reduced our spending on information technology and facility allocations, depreciation and amortization expense and travel costs by $0.9 million, $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

The decrease was partially offset by increased legal fees and rent and lease expense of $0.4 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Research and development expenses increased by $19.1 million, or 37%, in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to an increase in 2024 of $14.0 million in personnel-related cost, $6.4 million in cloud computing, $0.6 million in consulting fees, and $0.2 million in travel expense.

The increase was partially offset by reduction of $1.8 million in information technology and facility expenses, and $0.3 million in legal expense.

Included in the research and development expense is an increase of $2.3 million arising from the Amelia acquisition and $3.6 million arising from the SYNQ3 acquisition, stemming from increased personnel-related costs.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses decreased by $2.2 million, or 7%, in 2023 compared to 2022.

Employee compensation and other benefits expense, consisting primarily of salaries and stock-based compensation expense, were reduced by $4.6 million.

The decrease is primarily due a reduction in employee headcount and other cost reduction measures applied as part of the Restructuring Plan.

Further contributors to the reduction in general and administrative expenses include reductions of $0.4 million in consulting fees, $0.4 million in insurance, and $0.9 million in other business taxes.

The decrease was partially offset by increases of $2.6 million and $1.4 million in legal and professional fees and offices expenses, respectively, as we continue to operate as a public entity.

We expect our general and administrative expenses to increase in the short term as we invest in our control environment.

However, in the long term, we expect general and administrative expenses to grow at a rate below that of our revenue, aligning with our strategic emphasis on cost effectiveness and sustainable financial performance.

General and administrative expenses increased by $25.0 million, or 88%, in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to an increase in 2024 of $11.9 million in legal and professional fees, $10.1 million in personnel-related cost, $2.7 million in information technology and facility expenses, $0.9 million in office expense, $0.6 million in consulting fees, $0.5 million in cloud computing, $0.2 million in bad debt expense, and $0.1 million in travel expense.

The SYNQ3 and Amelia Acquisitions led to increases in personnel-related costs and office expenses.

This increase was partially offset by reduction of $0.9 million in property-related expense, $0.7 million in equipment rental expense, and $0.4 million in insurance expense.

Included in the general and administrative expense is an increase of $3.0 million arising from the Amelia acquisition and $1.2 million arising from the SYNQ3 acquisition, stemming from increased personnel-related costs.

Change in Fair Value of Contingent Acquisition Liabilities

The change in fair value of acquisition related liabilities, which is driven by the movements in our stock price and changes in the assessed probability of achieving certain future revenue targets, was a loss of $222.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.

The Company's year-end stock price increase resulted in an increase in its fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities where future Contingent Earnout Consideration and Contingent Holdback Consideration are marked-to-market on a quarterly basis, significantly impacting net loss and EPS during the year ended December 31, 2024.

The fluctuation is non-operating and non-cash in nature.

We will continue to review our estimates on a quarterly basis over the remaining earnout period until 2026.

See Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information.

Amortization of Intangibles Assets

Amortization of acquired developed technology is included within cost of revenues, while the amortization of other intangible assets, including acquired customer relationships, tradename and conversation data, are included within cost of revenues and amortization of intangible assets in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

All intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives.

The following table summarizes the amortization of intangible assets by operating expense category ($ in thousands):

December 31, Change

2024 2023 $ %

Cost of revenues $ 7,696 $ — $ 7,696 100 %

Amortization of intangible assets

7,116 — 7,116 100 %

Total amortization $ 14,812 $ — $ 14,812 100 %

Restructuring

Restructuring expense was $4.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023 as a result of the Restructuring Plan.

This consisted of $0.8 million of sales and marketing costs, $3.5 million of research and development costs and $0.3 million of general and administrative costs.

There were no restructuring expenses resulting from the Restructuring Plan recorded in the year ended December 31, 2024 as the Restructuring Plan was complete as of December 31, 2023, compared to $4.6 million of expenses incurred in the year ended December 31, 2023.

Refer to "Liquidity and Capital Resources" for additional information.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The $15.6 million increase in loss on extinguishment of debt during the year ended December 31, 2024 was attributable to a loss on the repayment of Amelia Debt in December 2024 and the repayment of Term Loan in June 2024.

See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased by $10.7 million, or 155%, in 2023 compared to 2022.

The increase in interest expense is primarily attributable to the Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement with ACP Post OAK Credit II LLC (the "Term Loan") executed in April 2023, which resulted in $9.9 million of interest expense in 2023.

Further, $5.4 million was incurred from the amortization of the debt discount, Lender Fees and issuance cost in 2023.

The Term Loan resulted in higher interest expense in 2023 compared to the Company's 2021 note payable ("SVB March 2021 Note") and 2021 convertible note ("SCI June 2021 Note") in 2022, which were terminated at the time that the Term Loan was obtained.

Comparatively, in 2022, we incurred approximately $4.3 million of interest expense and approximately $1.9 million of amortization of debt discount and issuance costs.

Interest expense decreased by $4.6 million, or 27%, in 2024 compared to 2023.

The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to the early repayment of Term Loan in June, 2024 and the interest expense from on our SVB March 2021 Note and SCI June 2021 Note in the year ended December 31, 2023, which were terminated at the time that the Term Loan was obtained in April 2023.

The decrease in interest expense was partially offset by the increased interest expense of $2.0 million from Amelia Debt in the year ended December 31, 2024.

We expect interest expense will decrease as a result of the extinguishment of Term Loan and Amelia Debt.

Other Income (Expense), Net

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Interest income $ 8,370 $ 2,866 $ 5,504 192 %

Change in fair value of derivative and warrant liability — (606) 606 *

Loss on change in fair value of ELOC program — (1,901) 1,901 *

Other income, net 190 32 158 493 %

Gain on bargain purchase 1,223 — 1,223 *

Other income (expense), net (371) 190 (561) (296) %

Total other income (expense), net $ 9,222 $ 1,155 $ 8,067 699 %

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Loss on Change in Fair Value of Equity Line of Credit Program

The Company recorded changes in the fair value of the derivative liability associated with the ELOC (as defined below) of $1.9 million and $1.1 million respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 as other income (expense), net on its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

This decrease in fair value is driven by the sale in 2023 of the remaining number of shares available for sale under the ELOC Program, as shares were sold at a purchase price equal to 97% of the volume weighted average stock price for a given purchase date.

Provision for Income Taxes

We recorded losses on changes in the fair value of the derivative liability associated with the ELOC (as defined below) of $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

There was no change in fair value of the derivative liability associated with the ELOC for the year ended December 31, 2024 as we sold the entirety of the 25,000,000 shares under the ELOC during the year ended December 31, 2023.

Gain on Bargain Purchase

The gain on bargain purchase of $1.2 million was recorded within other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss in the year ended December 31, 2024 as a result of a favorable fair value of identifiable net assets acquired from an immaterial acquisition at the date of acquisition as compared with the purchase price.

See Note 3 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information.

Provision (benefit) for Income Taxes

($ in thousands)

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2024 2023 $ %

Provision for income taxes $ 3,914 $ 2,889 $ 1,025 35 %

Provision for income taxes increased by $1.0 million, or 35%, in 2023 compared to 2022.

The increase was primarily attributable to increased withholding tax from foreign customers and foreign taxes as we experienced increased sales outside of the United States in 2023 compared to 2022.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ (9,247) $ 3,914 $ (13,161) (336) %

Provision (benefit) for income taxes decreased by $13.2 million, or 336%, in 2024 compared to 2023.

This decrease was primarily attributed to increased tax benefit from acquisitions.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand as of December 31, 2024 was $198.2 million.

Although the Company has incurred recurring losses each year since its inception, the Company expects it will be able to fund its operations for at least the next twelve months.

We believe we will meet longer-term expected future cash requirements and obligations through a combination of cash flows from operating activities, available cash balances, sales of common stock under our Sales Agreement (as defined below) and available credit through our Term Loan (as defined below).

However, our projections of future cash needs and cash flows may differ from historical results.

If current cash on hand, cash equivalents, short-term investments and cash that may be generated from our business operations are insufficient to continue to operate our business, or if we elect to invest in or acquire a company or companies or new technology or technologies that are synergistic with or complementary to our technologies, we may be required to obtain more working capital.

We may seek to obtain working capital during our fiscal year 2024 or thereafter through sales of our equity securities (including through our currently active Sales Agreement) or through bank credit facilities or public or private debt from various financial institutions where possible, though the availability of such funding, and applicable terms, will be dependent on prevailing market conditions.

If we do identify sources for additional funding, the sale of additional equity securities or convertible debt will result in dilution to our stockholders.

We can give no assurance that we will generate sufficient cash flows in the future to satisfy our liquidity requirements or sustain future operations, or that other sources of funding, such as sales of equity or debt, would be available or would be approved by our security holders, if needed, on favorable terms or at all.

If we fail to obtain additional working capital as and when needed, such failure could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Furthermore, such lack of funds may inhibit our ability to respond to competitive pressures or unanticipated capital needs, or may force us to reduce operating expenses, which would significantly harm the business and development of operations.

The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Sources and Material Cash Requirements

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, which are sourced primarily from the Term Loan, and marketable securities.

The primary uses of cash include the funding of operating expenses, as well as debt service obligations.

Although we have incurred recurring losses each year since its inception, we expect we will be able to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months.

We believe we will meet longer-term expected future cash requirements and obligations through a combination of cash flows from operating activities, available cash balances and expected cash proceeds from the future at-the-market equity program.

See Note 23 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information on the cash proceeds from the at-the-market equity program launched subsequent to December 31, 2024.

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates, among other things, the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Sources of Cash and Material Cash Requirements

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, which are sourced primarily from the sale of marketable securities.

The primary uses of cash include the funding of operating expenses, as well as acquisition related costs.

The following table presents our material cash requirements for future periods:

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2025 Thereafter Total

Term Loan $ — $ 100,000 $ 100,000

Cash interest payable on the Term Loan 13,874 31,576 45,450

Lender Fees payable on the Term Loan 7,280 10,400 17,680

Cloud service provider agreement 14,000 64,000 78,000

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Total material cash requirements $ 16,208 $ 66,687 $ 82,895

Equity Distribution Agreement

We entered into the Equity Distribution Agreement with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Barclays Capital Inc., Wedbush Securities Inc., Northland Securities, Inc.

and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co.

on April 9, 2024 with regards to an at-the-market equity program.

Under this program, we were able to offer and sell up to $150.0 million of shares of our Class A Common Stock from time to time through the managers.

Sales of Class A Common Stock under the Equity Distribution Agreement were made at market prices by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

The managers were entitled to commission at a fixed rate of 2.5% of the gross sales price per share for their services in acting as agents in the sale of our Class A Common Stock.

During the year ended December 31, 2024 , we sold a total of 31,694,198 shares of our Class A common stock under the Equity Distribution Agreement, at a weighted-average price of $4.73 per share and raised $150.0 million of gross proceeds.

After deducting approximately $3.7 million, of commissions and offering costs incurred by us , th e net proceeds from sales of Class A common stock was $146.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, we had no remaining capacity to sell our Class A common stock under the Equity Distribution Agreement.

Execute Equity Distribution Agreement

On November 12, 2024, the Company entered into an Execute Equity Distribution Agreement (the “Execute Equity Distribution Agreement”) with Barclays Capital Inc., Piper Sandler & Co., D.A.

Davidson & Co., H.C.

Wainwright & Co., LLC, and Joseph Gunnar & Co., LLC with respect to an at-the-market equity program under which we were able to offer and sell up to $120.0 million of shares of our Class A Common Stock from time to time through the agents.

Sales of Class A Common Stock under the Execute Equity Distribution Agreement were made at market prices by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

The agents were entitled to commission at a fixed rate of 2.5% of the gross sales price per share for their services in acting as agent in the sale of the Company's Class A Common Stock.

During the year ended December 31, 2024 , we sold a total of 16,224,989 shares of our Class A common stock under the Execute Equity Distribution Agreement, at a weighted-average price of $7.40 per share and raised $120.0 million of gross proceeds.

After deducting approximately $3.0 million of commissions and offering costs incurred by us , th e net

proceeds from sales of Class A common stock was $117.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2024.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had no remaining capacity to sell the Company's Class A common stock under the Execute Equity Distribution Agreement.

SYNQ3 Acquisition

On January 3, 2024, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity of Synq3 for total consideration of approximately $5.0 million in cash, subject to customary net working capital adjustments, and 8,968,610 shares of the Company's Class A common stock.

The Company has agreed to pay up to $4.0 million of additional consideration in cash and shares of the Company’s Class A common stock to certain stockholders of Synq3 based on tiered annual revenue targets for each fiscal year 2024, 2025 and 2026, of which 20% is to be paid in cash and the remaining in the Company's Class A common stock.

The stock consideration was based on a reference value of $2.23 per share upon the execution of the merger agreement dated December 6, 2023.

In connection with the closing, approximately $0.5 million of additional

consideration in cash and 1,179,524 shares of our Class A common stock are being withheld for a period of 15 months to partially secure the indemnification obligations of Synq3 stockholders under the merger agreement.

On January 3, 2024 (the "SYNQ3 Acquisition Date"), we acquired all of the issued and outstanding equity of SYNQ3, a leading provider of voice AI and other technology solutions to the restaurant industry, for total purchase consideration of $15.8 million (the “SYNQ3 Acquisition”).

The total purchase consideration includes $3.9 million in cash paid and 5,755,910 in shares of our Class A Common Stock issued as of the SYNQ3 Acquisition Date.

We also withheld purchase consideration of $0.5 million in cash and 1,179,514 shares of our Class A Common Stock, subject to customary net working capital adjustments, to partially secure the indemnification obligations of SYNQ3's former stockholders under the merger agreement and agreed to pay up to $0.8 million in cash and 1,434,936 in shares of our Class A Common Stock to certain former stockholders of SYNQ3 based upon the achievement of specified future milestones.

We also issued 2,033,156 restricted shares of our Class A Common Stock subject to time and performance-based vesting conditions.

We incurred $2.1 million in acquisition related expenses, of which $1.0 million were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2024 and recorded as general and administration expenses in its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The $0.5 million in cash and 1,179,514 shares of our Class A Common Stock is being withheld for a period of 15 months (the “Holdback Amount”).

We determined that there are two components to the Holdback Amount related to deferred consideration and contingent consideration, each comprised of cash and shares.

The deferred cash holdback consideration of $0.1 million and the deferred share holdback consideration of 361,145 shares of our Class A Common Stock (collectively, the “Deferred Consideration”) were not recognized as of the SYNQ3 Acquisition Date as such amounts were offset by the indemnification obligations of SYNQ3's former stockholders.

The contingent cash and share holdback consideration to be issued is variable (“Contingent Holdback Consideration”).

Final amounts to be issued will be reduced based upon future actions and settlements with third parties to resolve assumed contingent sales tax liabilities and certain other assumed contingent liabilities of SYNQ3 in connection with the SYNQ3 Acquisition.

We accounted for the Contingent Holdback Consideration as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet.

As of the SYNQ3 Acquisition Date, the Contingent Holdback Consideration was estimated to be $0.6 million in aggregate and to be settled in $0.1 million cash and the remainder in shares of our Class A Common Stock.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we issued 38,277 shares of our Class A Common Stock and paid an immaterial amount in cash from the Contingent Holdback Consideration to SYNQ3's former stockholders as a result of the net working capital adjustments settled during the year.

The Contingent Holdback Consideration will be subsequently remeasured at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognized as a component of operating expense on our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a loss of $3.7 million related to the Contingent Holdback Consideration.

Contingent SYNQ3 Earnout Consideration

We also agreed to pay in aggregate up to $0.8 million in cash and 1,434,936 in shares of Class A Common Stock, to certain stockholders of SYNQ3 based on tiered annual revenue targets for each fiscal year 2024, 2025 and 2026 (the “Contingent SYNQ3 Earnout Consideration”).

We accounted for the Contingent SYNQ3 Earnout Consideration as a liability within contingent acquisition liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets and will subsequently remeasure the liability at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognized as a component of operating expense in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

As of the SYNQ3 Acquisition Date, the Contingent SYNQ3 Earnout Consideration was estimated to be $1.7 million in aggregate and to be settled in $0.2 million cash and the remainder in shares of our Class A Common Stock.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a loss of $7.0 million related to the Contingent SYNQ3 Earnout Consideration, reflected in the change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

As of December 31, 2024, the

2024 revenue target was not met but we assessed the 2025 and 2026 revenue target were probable of being met, and no earnout consideration was issued during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Restricted stock awards

The 2,033,156 restricted shares of our Class A Common Stock issued at the SYNQ3 Acquisition Date to certain continuing employees of SYNQ3 subject to time and performance-based vesting conditions was determined to be a separate transaction from the SYNQ3 Acquisition and therefore is excluded from purchase consideration.

Restricted stock units

As a condition of the SYNQ3 Acquisition, we additionally granted certain employees awards with future vesting conditions.

As a result, we determined that these awards should be accounted for separately from the SYNQ3 Acquisition and therefore are excluded from purchase consideration.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded measurement period adjustments to decrease the deferred revenue by $0.1 million as the revenue recognition criteria had been met at the acquisition date and to increase the accrued liabilities by $1.8 million resulting from a pre-acquisition legal settlement, and to decrease the deferred tax liability assumed by $0.2 million.

Refer to Note 8 to these consolidated financial statements for more information on the legal proceedings.

These measurement period adjustments resulted in a decrease of $0.1 million in deferred cash consideration, $0.6 million in deferred equity consideration, and $0.4 million in contingent holdback consideration in accordance with the merger agreement.

As a result of the adjusted acquisition-date fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we recorded an increase of $0.2 million to the goodwill recognized.

The measurement period adjustments were recorded in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 and were made to reflect facts and circumstances that existed as of the SYNQ3 Acquisition Date.

The purchase price allocation has been finalized as of December 31, 2024.

Amelia Acquisition

On August 6, 2024 (the “Amelia Acquisition Date”), we completed the acquisition of Amelia Holdings, Inc.

(the “Amelia Acquisition”), a privately-held conversational AI software company involved in the development and delivery of AI and automation solutions and related services to improve customer experience and optimize business outcomes.

On the Amelia Acquisition Date, we issued a total of 3,809,520 shares of the SoundHound Class A common stock to the sellers.

Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, we also issued and deposited 2,149,530 shares of the SoundHound Class A common stock into an escrow account in order to partially secure the indemnification obligations of the selling shareholders under the purchase agreement.

We also paid $8.4 million of cash for seller transaction expenses in connection with the closing of the Amelia Acquisition.

We agreed to issue up to 16,822,429 shares to the selling shareholders based on achievement of certain revenue targets in fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

The fair value of the preliminary purchase consideration was $98.6 million.

In connection with the Amelia Acquisition, we assumed the amended senior secured term loan facility from Amelia in an aggregate principal amount of $121.5 million (“Amelia Debt”).

See Note 10 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information on the Amelia Debt.

Escrow Consideration

On the Amelia Acquisition Date, we issued and deposited 2,149,530 shares of our Class A Common Stock into and escrow account in order to partially secure the indemnification obligations of the selling shareholders under the purchase agreement.

We accounted for the escrow consideration as equity issued as part of consideration transferred.

Upon the settlement of any valid indemnification claims against the sellers, the escrow agent will return a number of shares to us equal to the dollar value of the indemnified loss divided by the reference price of $5.35 as stipulated in the purchase agreement.

We concluded that this variability in settlement value is a derivative that is requirement to be remeasured to fair value due to changes in stock price.

This derivative did not have a material impact to the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Upon the expiration of the escrow period, any remaining shares in the escrow account will be released to the selling shareholders.

Contingent Amelia Earnout Consideration

We agreed to pay up to 16,822,429 in shares of Class A Common Stock to the selling shareholders based on achievement of certain revenue targets in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 (the “Contingent Amelia Earnout Consideration”).

We accounted for the Contingent Amelia Earnout Consideration as a liability within contingent acquisition liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet and will subsequently remeasure the liability at each reporting date with changes in fair value recognized as a component of operating expense in our consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

As of the Amelia Acquisition Date, the Contingent Amelia Earnout Consideration had an estimated fair value of $66.3 million and will be settled in shares of our Class A Common Stock.

For the year ended December 31, 2024, we recognized a $211.9 million loss related to the Contingent Amelia Earnout Consideration, reflected in the change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.

See Note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included within this report for more information on the fair value measurement of Contingent Amalia Earnout Consideration.

As of December 31, 2024, we assessed the 2025 and 2026 revenue target were probable of being met.

The preliminary purchase price allocation has not been finalized as of December 31, 2024 primarily due to the final assessment of the fair values of the intangible assets, contingent tax liability assumed and fair value of the contingent acquisition liabilities.

The fair value estimates of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is pending the completion of various items, including obtaining further information regarding the identification and valuation of all assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

Any adjustments to the estimates of purchase price allocation will be made in the periods in which the adjustments are determined, and the cumulative effect of such adjustments will be calculated as if the adjustments had been completed as of the acquisition date.

We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation within 12 months from the Amelia Acquisition Date.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we recorded measurement period adjustments to increase the cash consideration by $12.8 thousand, to decrease the accounts receivable by $0.2 million, increase the accrued liabilities by $0.9 million due to additional payroll taxes identified, to decrease the non-current income tax liabilities by $1.8 million due to the change of pre-acquisition tax exposures subsequent to the acquisition.

As a result of the adjusted acquisition-date fair value of cash consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we recorded a decrease of $0.7 million to the goodwill recognized.

In addition to the measurement period adjustments, we also recorded adjustments to correct certain errors in the preliminary purchase price allocation that existed as of the acquisition date during the year ended December 31, 2024, which decreased the contingent earnout consideration by $5.3 million, decreased the accounts payable by $3.7 million, decreased the accrued liabilities by $1.2 million, increased deferred revenue by $0.3 million and increased the deferred tax liabilities by $0.7 million.

As a result of the adjusted acquisition-date fair value of contingent earnout consideration recognized, assets acquired and liabilities assumed, we recorded a decrease of $9.3 million to the goodwill recognized.

The identified error related to the contingent earnout consideration had an immaterial impact to the change in fair value from the acquisition date through September 30, 2024, which would have been recorded in change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Other Acquisition

On June 14, 2024, we completed an immaterial acquisition for total preliminary purchase consideration of $1.0 million .

As part of the acquisition, we acquired net assets of $2.2 million , including intangible assets of $2.6 million , and recognized a preliminary gain on bargain purchase of $1.2 million within other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss during the year ended December 31, 2024, resulting from a favorable fair value of identifiable net assets acquired at the date of acquisition as compared with the purchase price.

We were able to negotiate a bargain purchase price as a result of the recurring losses and pre-filing bankruptcy status of the selling entity.

Th e preliminary purchase price allocation has not been finalized as of December 31, 2024 primarily due to the final assessment of the f air values of the intangible assets .

Any adjustments to the estimates of purchase price allocation will be m ade in the periods in which the adjustments are determined, and the cumulative effect of such adjustments will be calculated as if

the adjustments had been completed as of the acquisition date.

We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation within 12 months from the acquisition date.

We incurred $0.1 million in acquisition related expenses during the year ended December 31, 2024 and recorded as general and administration expenses in its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Sales Agreement

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Wainwright & Co., LLC, and D.A.

Davidson & Co.

(each a “Sales Agent” and collectively, the “Sales Agents”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and sell up to $150.0 million of shares of our Class A common stock from time to time through or to the Sales Agents acting as agent or principal.

Sales of our Class A common stock, if any, under the Sales Agreement will be made at market prices by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

We will pay the Sales Agents commission for their services in acting as agent in the sale of our Class A common stock.

The Sales Agents are entitled to aggregate compensation at a fixed commission rate of 2.5% of the gross sales price per share sold under the Sales Agreement.

We have also agreed to reimburse the Sales Agents for certain specified expenses, including the reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of its legal counsel in an amount not to exceed $75 thousand in the aggregate in connection with the execution of the Sales Agreement.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company sold 5,805,995 shares of our Class A common stock under the Sales Agreement at a weighted-average price of $2.19 per share and raised $12.7 million of gross proceeds.

In January and February 2024, we raised additional funds from sales of Class A common stock under this agreement, selling 34,578,019 shares of our common stock at a weighted-average price of $3.37 per share and raising $116.4 million of gross proceeds.

Davidson & Co., pursuant to which we were able to offer and sell up to $150.0 million of shares of our Class A Common Stock from time to time through or to the sales agents acting as agent or principal.

Sales of our Class A Common Stock under the Sales Agreement were made at market prices by any method that is deemed to be an “at the market offering” as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act.

The sales agents were entitled to aggregate compensation at a fixed commission rate of 2.5% of the gross sales price per share sold under the Sales Agreement.

We agreed to reimburse the sales agents for certain specified expenses, including the reasonable and documented fees and disbursements of its legal counsel in an amount of $75 thousand in the aggregate in connection with the execution of the Sales Agreement.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, we sold a total of 37,907,219 shares of our Class A common stock under the Sales Agreement at a weighted-average price of $3.62 per share and raised $137.3 million of gross proceeds, which resulted in complete utilization of the Sales Agreement as of March 31, 2024.

After deducting approximately $3.4 million of commissions and offering costs incurred by us, the net proceeds from sales of Class A common stock was $133.8 million.

Debt Financing

On April 14, 2023 (the “Term Loan Closing Date”), we entered into a Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with ACP Post Oak Credit II LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent for the Lenders (the “Agent”), and the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”).

The Credit Agreement provided for a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million , the entirety of which was funded on the Term Loan Closing Date.

As of June 30, 2024, the interest rate was approximately 14.0% .

Subject to certain exceptions as set forth in the Credit Agreement, interest on the Term Loan is payable quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each fiscal quarter.

The Term Loan was set to mature on April 14, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”).

The Credit Agreement provided for no scheduled principal payments prior to the Maturity Date.

Refer to Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Credit Agreement, and amortization of the debt issuance cost and debt discount.

On June 7, 2024, we entered into a letter agreement (the “Payoff Letter”) to prepay in full all indebtedness and other amounts outstanding and owing under the Credit Agreement.

In connection with the Term Loan prepayment, we paid a total of $105.6 million on June 7, 2024, which consisted of (i) the remaining principal amount outstanding of $100.0 million , (ii) a prepayment premium of $5.0 million , (iii) transaction expenses of $0.6 million , resulting in a loss on debt extinguishment of $15.6 million .

Accordingly, the accrued and unpaid interest of $2.6 million was waived under the Payoff Letter.

In connection with the Amelia Acquisition, we assumed the amended senior secured term loan facility from Amelia in an aggregate principal amount of $121.5 million (“Amelia Debt”) and on August 7, 2024, we paid $70.0 million in cash to pay down a portion of the outstanding principal balance and issued 2,943,917 shares of Class A common stock to settle certain fees associated with the Amelia Debt.

The remaining outstanding balance of $39.7 million had a maturity date of June 30, 2026 (the “Maturity Date”) and provided, at our election, for payment of a portion of interest in cash or in kind ("PIK"), in which case interest would be capitalized and added to the outstanding principal amount, with principal and accrued interest due at the Maturity Date.

On December 3, 2024 , we entered into a letter agreement (the “Amelia Debt Payoff Letter”) to prepay in full all indebtedness and other amounts outstanding and owing under the Amelia Debt Credit Agreement.

In connection with the Amelia Debt prepayment, we paid a total of $39.8 million on December 4, 2024, which consisted of the remaining principal amount outstanding of $39.8 million and transaction expenses of $42 thousand, resulting in a loss on debt

extinguishment of $42 thousand.

Refer to Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further information regarding the Amelia Debt .

Equity Line of Credit (ELOC)

On August 16, 2022, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement (the “Common Stock Purchase Agreement”) and related registration rights agreement (the “CFPI Registration Rights Agreement”) with CF Principal Investments LLC (“CFPI”).

Pursuant to the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, the Company, had the right to sell to CFPI up to the lesser of (i) 25,000,000 shares of Class A common stock and (ii) the Exchange Cap (as defined in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement), subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement at a purchase price equal to 97% of the volume weighted average stock price for a given purchase date (the "ELOC Program" or "ELOC").

On February 14, 2023, the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 registering the resale of the ELOC shares was declared effective.

In connection with the execution of the Common Stock Purchase Agreement and the side letter on February 14, 2023, the Company issued 250,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Initial Commitment Shares”) and an additional cash commitment fee of $0.3 million.

As of December 31, 2023, we have sold the entirety of the 25,000,000 shares under the ELOC Program for aggregate proceeds of approximately $71.7 million, with the volume weighted average stock price of shares purchased by the Counterparty ranging from $1.75 to $4.26 per share.

We utilized proceeds from the ELOC for working capital and other general corporate purposes.

Pursuant to the Common Stock Purchase Agreement, we had the right to sell to the Counterparty up to the lesser of (i) 25,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and (ii) the Exchange Cap (as defined in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement), subject to certain limitations and conditions set forth in the Common Stock Purchase Agreement (the "ELOC Shares").

On February 14, 2023, our Registration Statement on Form S-1 registering the resale of the ELOC Shares (the "ELOC Registration Statement") was declared effective.

On March 31, 2023, a post-effective amendment to the ELOC Registration Statement was declared effective.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold the entirety of the 25,000,000 shares under the ELOC program for aggregate proceeds of approximately $71.7 million.

Series A Preferred Stock

On January 20, 2023, we entered into Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements (the “Purchase Agreements”) with certain investors (the “Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued and sold to the Investors an aggregate of 835,011 shares of its newly designated Series A convertible preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), raising approximately $25.0 million in cash proceeds.

The Series A Preferred Stock is not mandatorily redeemable.

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is convertible, at the option of the holder, into such number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the liquidation preference per share ("Liquidation Preference") at the time of conversion divided by $1.00 (the “Conversion Price”).

In addition, each share of Series A Preferred Stock will automatically convert into shares of Class A Common Stock at the Conversion Price on or after January 20, 2024 if and when the daily volume-weighted average closing price per share of Class A Common Stock is at least 2.5 times the Conversion Price for each of any 90 trading days during any 120 consecutive trading day period, which 120-trading day period may commence (but may not end) prior to January 20, 2024.

The holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to cumulative dividends payable for such share at the rate of 14% per annum, compounding semi-annually to Liquidation Preference on January 1 and July 1 of each year.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $2.8 million of cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock holders, all of which were paid in shares.

The Company may also elect to pay any dividend in cash in lieu of

accretion to Liquidation Preference if permitted under the agreements and instruments governing its outstanding indebtedness at such time.

The Purchase Agreements contain customary representations, warranties and covenants.

The shares of Series A Preferred Stock were issued and sold in a private placement exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

The Company does not intend to register the shares of Series A Preferred Stock or the underlying Series A common stock for resale under the Securities Act.

Restructuring

On January 5, 2023, SoundHound announced the Restructuring Plan, which intended to reduce operating costs, improve operating margins, improve cash flows and accelerate the Company’s path to profitability.

The Restructuring Plan included a reduction of the Company’s then-current workforce by approximately 40% or 180 positions globally.

Costs associated with the Restructuring Plan consist of employee severance payments, employee benefits and share-based compensation.

The costs associated with the Restructuring Plan were recorded to the restructuring expense line item within our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as incurred.

During the year ended December 31, 2023, we recorded $4.6 million of restructuring expenses in connection with the Restructuring Plan, of which $1.4 million were cash payments.

The Restructuring Plan was complete as of December 31, 2023.

Business Combination

On November 15, 2021, Archimedes Tech SPAC Partners Co.

(“ATSP”), SoundHound, Inc.

(“Legacy SoundHound”) and ATSPC Merger Sub, Inc.

(“Merger Sub”) entered into a merger agreement (“Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which Merger Sub merged with and into Legacy SoundHound, with Legacy SoundHound continuing as the surviving corporation resulting in the reverse recapitalization of SoundHound (the “Business Combination”).

The Business Combination was completed on April 26, 2022 (the “Closing”).

In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company issued $113.0 million of securities in a private placement (the "PIPE") investment.

Upon the Closing of the Business Combination, ATSP changed its name to SoundHound AI, Inc.

Cash proceeds of the Business Combination were funded through a combination of $5.4 million in cash held in trust by ATSP (following satisfaction of redemptions by public stockholders) with 532,050 shares of SoundHound AI Class A common stock remaining outstanding, and $113.0 million in aggregate gross proceeds from PIPE investors in exchange for 11,300,000 shares of SoundHound Class A Common Stock that closed substantially contemporaneously with the Closing of the Business Combination.

The combined company incurred $27.7 million of expenses related to the transaction.

After giving effect to these transactions, SoundHound received $90.7 million in net proceeds, which were intended to be used for general corporate purposes, including investments in sales, marketing and advancement of product development, but which may also be used to acquire other companies in the Voice AI industry.

Accounting Impact of the Business Combination

The Business Combination was accounted for as a “reverse recapitalization,” with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded, in accordance with GAAP.

A reverse recapitalization did not result in a new basis of accounting, and the financial statements of the combined entity represent the continuation of the financial statements of Legacy SoundHound in many respects.

Under this method of accounting, ATSP was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes.

For accounting purposes, SoundHound was deemed to be the accounting acquirer in the transaction and, consequently, the transaction was treated as a recapitalization of SoundHound (i.e., a capital transaction involving the issuance of stock by ATSP for the stock of SoundHound).

Accordingly, the consolidated assets, liabilities and results of operations of SoundHound became the historical financial statements of the combined company, and ATSP’s assets, liabilities and results of operations were consolidated with SoundHound’s beginning on the acquisition date.

Operations prior to the Business Combination were presented as those of SoundHound in future reports.

The net assets of SoundHound were recognized at carrying value, with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded.

On or around January 20, 2023, we entered into Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements with certain investors (the "Investors"), pursuant to which we issued and sold to the Investors an aggregate of 835,011 shares of our newly designated Series A Convertible Preferred Stock for an aggregate issue price of approximately $25.0 million.

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock was convertible, at the option of the holder, into such number of shares of Class A Common Stock equal to the liquidation preference per share ("Liquidation Preference") at the time of conversion divided by $1.00 (the “Conversion Price”).

In addition, each share of Series A Preferred Stock would automatically convert into shares of Class A Common Stock at the Conversion Price on or after January 20, 2024 if and when the daily volume-weighted average closing price per share of Class A Common Stock is at least 2.5 times the Conversion Price for each of any 90 trading days during any 120 consecutive trading day period, which 120-trading day period may commence (but may not end) prior to January 20, 2024.

During the year ended December 31, 2024, 475,005 shares of preferred stock were converted into 16,624,215 shares of Class A Common Stock.

The conversion was pursuant to the original terms of the agreement and therefore the carrying value of Series A Preferred Stock was converted into Class A Common Stock with no gain or loss upon conversion.

As of December 31, 2024, all the Series A Preferred Stock have been converted to Class A Common Stock.

The holders of Series A Preferred Stock were entitled to cumulative dividends payable for such share at the rate of 14% per annum, compounding semi-annually to Liquidation Preference on January 1 and July 1 of each year.

Total cumulative dividends attributable to Series A Preferred Stock for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $0.4 million.

Contractual and Other Obligations

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See Note 8, Note 10 and Note 16 to our consolidated financial statements included within this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information.

Debt Financing

On April 14, 2023 ("Term Loan Closing Date"), the Company entered into a Senior Secured Term Loan Credit Agreement ("Credit Agreement") with ACP Post Oak Credit II LLC, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent for the Lenders (the “Agent”), and the lenders from time to time party thereto (the “Lenders”).

The Credit Agreement provides for a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million, the entirety of which was funded on the closing date of the arrangement.

The Credit Agreement also permits the Company to request additional commitments of up to $25.0 million in the aggregate.

In addition, the Company is obligated to pay incremental lender fees, beginning on the Term Loan Closing Date, equal to initially 3.5% of the principal amount of the Term Loans, decreasing to 2.5% after the 18-month anniversary, semi-annually (the “Lender Fees”) to provide a collateral protection insurance policy on behalf of the Lenders.

The Lender Fees are effectively additional fees payable to the Lenders as the Lenders are the sole beneficiary of the insurance policy and is therefore being recognized as interest expense over the term of the Term Loan based on the effective interest method.

The Company used the proceeds from the Term Loan to (i) repay outstanding amounts equal to approximately $30.0 million under the Company’s existing loan facilities, (ii) fund an escrow account on the Term Loan Closing Date in the name of the Agent for an amount equal to the first four interest payments, (iii) pay certain fees and expenses incurred in connection with entering into the Credit Agreement, and (iv) fund the Lender Fee, together with related taxes, with the remaining proceeds to be used to fund growth investments and for general corporate purposes as permitted under the Credit Agreement.

The outstanding principal balance of the Term Loan bears interest at the applicable margin plus, at the Company’s election, either (i) the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus 0.15% or (ii) the alternate base rate (“ABR”), which is a per annum rate equal to the greatest of (a) the Prime Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), (b) the NYFRB Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 0.50% and (c) the Adjustable Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.00%.

The applicable margin under the Credit Agreement is 8.50% per annum with respect to SOFR loans, and 7.50% per annum with respect to ABR loans.

As of December 31, 2023, the interest rate was approximately 14.0%.

Subject to certain exceptions as set forth in the Credit Agreement, interest on the Term Loan is payable quarterly in arrears on the last business day of each fiscal quarter.

The Term Loan is set to mature on April 14, 2027 (the “Maturity Date”).

The Credit Agreement provides for no scheduled principal payments prior to the Maturity Date.

Note Repayment

Concurrently with the Company’s entry into the Credit Agreement, the Company used a portion of the proceeds to prepay in full all outstanding obligations under, and terminated, the SCI June 2021 Note and the SVB March 2021 Note.

In connection with the SCI June 2021 Note prepayment, the Company paid a total of approximately $11.7 million, which consisted of (i) the remaining principal amount outstanding of approximately $11.5 million, (ii) a prepayment premium of approximately $0.2 million and (iii) a nominal amount for transaction expenses.

The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.4 million related to the early repayment in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

In connection with the SVB March 2021 Note prepayment, the Company paid a total of $18.5 million, which consisted of (i) the remaining principal amount outstanding of $18.1 million, (ii) a prepayment premium of $0.3 million, (iii) accrued and unpaid interest of $0.1 million and (iv) a nominal amount for transaction expenses.

The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.4 million related to the early repayment in interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

The following table summarizes our cash flows (in thousands):

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Cash Flows Used in Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $68.3 million during 2023 compared to $94.0 million during 2022.

The $25.7 million decrease in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to our decreased net loss (refer to the "Results of Operations"), adjusted for non-cash expenses, including stock-based compensation and depreciation and amortization.

We experienced a significant increase in our contract assets balance of $19.6 million due to significant licensing revenue transactions where we recognize revenue upfront upon delivery of intellectual property with cash payments occurring in future periods.

This difference in timing between revenue recognition and cash collection decreased the amount of cash available for operations.

Net cash used in operating activities was $108.9 million during 2024 compared to $68.3 million during 2023.The $40.6 million decrease in cash used in operating activities was primarily due to our increased net loss of $261.7 million, a net decrease in changes in operating assets and liabilities of $15.8 million, an increase in deferred income taxes of $12.2 million resulting from the tax benefit from acquisitions, a decrease in amortization of debt issuance cost of $3.8 million, a decrease in loss on change in fair value of ELOC program of $1.9 million, and a decrease in non-cash lease amortization of $0.7 million, a net increase in other non-cash loss of $0.7 million, and an increase in foreign currency gain from remeasurement of $0.2 million.

This was partially offset by an increase of $222.7 million in change in the fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities, $14.8 million in loss on early extinguishment of debt, $13.7 million in depreciation and amortization, and $5.2 million in stock-based compensation.

The main driver for the increased operating cash outflow was the acquisitions closed during 2024, which resulted in the higher operating expenses, such as personnel related costs and acquisition related costs, compared to the prior year.

Cash Flows Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $12.4 million during 2024 compared to $0.4 million during 2023.

The $0.9 million decrease in cash used in investing activities was driven by reduced purchases of property and equipment during 2023.

The $12.0 million increase in cash used in investing activities was primarily driven by the payments related to acquisitions of $11.7 million and an increase in purchases of property and equipment of $0.2 million.

Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $210.9 million during 2024 compared to $168.2 million during 2023.

The $86.2 million increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to the $85.1 million in net proceeds from the issuance of the Term Loan, $71.6 million in net proceeds from sales of Class A common stock under the ELOC program, and $25.0 million in proceeds from the issuance of Series A Preferred Stock in 2023.

These multiple capital fundraising activities in 2023 led to increased cash flows when compared to the net proceeds of $90.7 million received from the Business Combination in 2022.

Increases to cash flows provided by financing activities in both 2023 and 2022 were offset by the repayment of outstanding notes payable in both years.

The $42.7 million increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to the $384.5 million increase in net proceeds from sales of Class A Common Stock under the Sales Agreement, Equity Distribution Agreement and Execute Equity Distribution Agreement, and an increase of $29.7 million in proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan.

This was partially offset by the $215.4 million of the repayment of Term Loan and Amelia Debt during the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to the $35.0 million of the repayment of SVB March 2021 Note and the SCI June 2021 Note during the year ended December 31, 2023, $71.6 million decrease in net proceeds from sales of Class A Common Stock under the ELOC program during the year ended December 31, 2023, a decrease of $85.1 million in net proceeds from the issuance of Term Loan, a decrease of $24.9 million in net proceeds from the one-time issuance of Series A Preferred Stock, and a decrease of $9.4 million in net proceeds from the issuance of common stock during the year ended December 31, 2024.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have during the periods presented, and we do not currently have, any off-balance sheet arrangements, as defined in the rules and regulations of the SEC.

Indemnification Agreements

We enter into standard indemnification arrangements in the ordinary course of business.

Pursuant to these arrangements, we indemnify, hold harmless and agree to reimburse the indemnified parties for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, in connection with any trade secret, copyright, patent or other intellectual property infringement claim by any third party with respect to its technology.

Pursuant to these arrangements, we indemnify, hold harmless and agree to reimburse the indemnified parties for losses suffered or incurred

by the indemnified party, in connection with any trade secret, copyright, patent or other intellectual property infringement claim by any third party with respect to its technology.

The term of these indemnification agreements is generally perpetual any time after the execution of the agreement.

The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these arrangements is not determinable.

Additionally, we have, and may in the future, indemnify third parties in connection with our issuance of securities (including pursuant to our at-the-market offering program) and in connection with acquisitions of other companies.

Our liability is generally limited to the aggregate amount of consideration actually received in these instances.

We have never incurred costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements.

As a result, we believe the fair value of these agreements is minimal.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

In preparing our consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, we make assumptions, judgments and estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.

We base our assumptions, judgments and estimates on historical experience and various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We evaluate our

assumptions, judgments and estimates on a regular basis.

We also discuss our critical accounting policies and estimates with the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

We believe that the assumptions, judgments and estimates involved in the accounting for revenue recognition, convertible notes and derivative liabilities, warrant liabilities and stock-based compensation have the greatest potential impact on our consolidated financial statements.

These areas are key components of our results of operations and are based on complex rules requiring us to make judgments and estimates, and consequently, we consider these to be our critical accounting policies.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Management Estimates

Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report that have been prepared in accordance with U.S.

The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported income (loss) generated and expenses incurred during the reporting periods.

Our estimates are based on our historical experience and on various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgement about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions and any such differences may be material.

Historically, our assumptions, judgments and estimates relative to our critical accounting policies have not differed materially from actual results.

We believe that the assumptions, judgments and estimates involved in the accounting for revenue recognition, derivative liabilities, warrant liabilities, stock-based compensation, business combinations, contingent consideration, goodwill, and intangible assets with definite lives, have the greatest potential impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Revenue Recognition

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Hosted Services

Hosted services, along with non-distinct customization, integration, maintenance and support professional services, allow customers to access the Houndify platform over the contract period without taking possession of the software.

The contract terms of hosted services range from one to twenty years.

The Company has determined that the hosted services arrangements are a single performance obligation comprised of a series of distinct services, since each day of providing access to hosted services is substantially the same and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits as access is provided.

Hosted services, along with non-distinct customization, integration, maintenance and support professional services, allow customers to access the Houndify and Amelia software platform over the contract period without taking possession of the software.

We have determined that the hosted services arrangements are a single performance obligation comprised of a series of distinct services, since each day of providing access to hosted services is substantially the same and the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits as access is provided.

These services are provided either on a usage basis (i.e., variable consideration) or on a fixed fee subscription basis.

The Company recognizes revenue as each distinct service period is performed.

Hosted services generally include up-front services to develop and/or customize the Houndify application to each customer’s specification.

We recognize revenue as each distinct service period is performed.

Hosted services generally include up-front services to develop and/or customize the application to each customer’s specification.

Judgement is required to determine whether these professional services are distinct from the hosted services.

In making this determination, factors such as the degree of integration, the customers’ ability to start using the software prior to customization, and the availability of these services from other independent vendors are considered.

In instances where the Company concluded that the up-front services are not distinct performance obligations, revenue for these activities is recognized over the period which the hosted services are provided and is included within hosted services revenue.

In instances where we concluded that the up-front services are not distinct performance obligations, revenue for these activities is recognized over the period which the hosted services are provided and is included within hosted services revenue.

All revenues derived as a result of the SYNQ3 Acquisition, and substantial revenues derived as a result of the Amelia Acquisition are categorized as hosted services revenue.

Professional Services

Revenue from distinct professional services, such as non-integrated development services, is either recognized over time based upon the progress towards completion of the project, or at a point in time at project completion, depending on the nature of the arrangement.

Revenue from distinct professional services, such as non-integrated development services and other professional services, are either recognized over time based upon the progress towards completion of the project, or at a point in time at project completion, depending on the nature of the arrangement.

Measuring the stage of completion of a project requires significant judgement and estimates, including actual efforts spent in relation to estimated total costs, and percentage of completion based on input and output measures.

Monetization revenues are primarily derived from advertising payments associated with ad impressions placed on the SoundHound music identification application.

The Company derives an immaterial amount of revenue from sales commissions earned from song purchases facilitated by the SoundHound app and App store fees paid for ads-free downloads of the SoundHound music identification app.

The amount of revenue is based on actual monetization generated or usage, which represents variable consideration with the constrained estimate.

Therefore, the Company recognizes the related revenues when ads are placed, when commissions are paid, or when the SoundHound app is downloaded.

The determination of whether revenue should be reported on a gross or net basis is based on an assessment of whether the Company is acting as a principal or an agent in the transaction.

The Company has determined that it does not act as the principal in monetization arrangements because it does not control the transfer of the service and it does not set the price.

Based on these factors, the Company reports revenue on a net basis.

The Company licenses voice solutions that are embedded in customer products.

Therefore, we recognize the related revenues when advertisements are placed, when commissions are paid, or when the SoundHound application is downloaded.

The determination of whether revenue should be reported on a gross or net basis is based on an assessment of whether we are acting as a principal or an agent in the transaction.

We have determined that we do not act as the principal in monetization arrangements because we do not control the transfer of the service and it does not set the price.

Based on these factors, we report revenue on a net basis.

We license voice and Amelia's software solutions that are embedded in customers' products or services.

Licensing revenue is a distinct performance obligation that is recognized when control is transferred to the customer, which is at a point in time for non-customized solutions.

Revenues generated from licensing is based on royalty models with a combination of minimum guarantees and per unit pricing.

Royalty periods are generally subsequent to when control of the license passes to the customer.

The Company records licensing revenue as a usage-based royalty from customers’ usage of intellectual property in the same period in which the underlying sale occurs.

The Company provides assurance-type warranty services and to date, post-contract support has been an immaterial performance obligation within the context of the contract.

For licenses with non-distinct customized solutions, revenues are recognized over time based on the progress towards completion of the customized solution.

Revenues generated from licensing are on usage-based arrangements with a per unit pricing or on fixed considerations.

The Company records licensing revenue relating to usage-based royalty arrangements in the same period in which the underlying usage occurs.

Licensing revenue on fixed considerations including fixed fee and minimum guarantee from usage-based arrangements are recognized when the Company grants the customer the right to use and benefit from the license at the start of the licensing period.

Licenses may include post-contract support, which is a distinct performance obligation and revenue from post-contract support is recognized ratably over the licensing period.

When a contract has multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation based on its relative estimated standalone selling price (“SSP”).

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SSP is determined by maximizing observable inputs from pricing of standalone sales, when possible.

Since prices vary from customer to customer based on customer relationship, volume discount and contract type, in instances where the SSP is not directly observable, the Company estimates SSP by considering the following factors:

Since prices vary from customer to customer based on customer relationship, volume discount and contract type, in instances where the SSP is not directly observable, we estimate SSP by considering the following factors:

• Costs of developing and supplying each performance obligation;

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These factors may vary over time, depending upon the unique facts and circumstances related to each deliverable.

If the facts and circumstances underlying the factors considered change or should future facts and circumstances lead the Company to consider additional factors, the Company’s best estimate of SSP may also change.

If the facts and circumstances underlying the factors considered change or should future facts and circumstances lead us to consider additional factors, our best estimate of SSP may also change.

When such observable data is not available because there is a limited number of transactions or prices are highly variable, the Company will estimate the standalone selling price using the residual approach.

Common Stock Offerings

We enter into certain agreements to sell common stock with counterparties to further support our growth strategy through initiatives such as accretive acquisitions and internal investments, to bolster working capital and for general corporate purposes.

We evaluate our common stock purchase agreements to determine whether they are indexed to our own common stock, and therefore whether they should be accounted for as derivatives with changes in fair value as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss in the period in which they occur.

We evaluate our common stock purchase agreements to determine whether they are indexed to our own

common stock, and therefore whether they should be accounted for as derivatives with changes in fair value as other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss in the period in which they occur.

We subsequently assess the changes in the fair value of the derivative liability and record these changes through profit or loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

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An equity-linked financial instrument must be considered indexed to the Company's own stock to qualify for equity classification.

The Company classifies warrants as liabilities for any contracts that may require a transfer of assets.

We classify warrants as liabilities for any contracts that may require a transfer of assets.

Warrants classified as liabilities are accounted for at fair value and remeasured at each reporting date until exercise, expiration or modification that results in equity classification.

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We apply the straight-line method of expense recognition.

The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and ESPP shares.

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the use of highly subjective and complex assumptions to determine the fair value of the awards, including the expected term of the award

and the price volatility of the underlying stock.

The Company calculates the fair value of the awards by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Expected Volatility — The Company estimates volatility for the awards by evaluating the average historical volatility of a peer group of companies for the period immediately preceding the award grant for a term that is approximately equal to the awards’s expected term.

Expected Term — The expected term of the Company’s awards represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding.

The Company has elected to use the midpoint between the stock options’ vesting term and contractual expiration period to compute the expected term, as the Company does not have sufficient historical information to develop reasonable expectations about future exercise patterns and post-vesting employment termination behavior.

For the valuation of ESPP shares, the Company uses the period of time from the valuation date to the purchase date.

We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the fair value of stock options and ESPP shares.

The Black-Scholes option-pricing model requires the use of highly subjective and complex assumptions to determine the fair value of the awards, including the expected term of the award and the price volatility of the underlying stock.

We calculate the fair value of the awards by using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:

Expected Volatility — We estimate volatility for the awards by evaluating the average historical volatility of a peer group of companies for the period immediately preceding the award grant for a term that is approximately equal to the awards’ expected term.

Expected Term — The expected term of the awards represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding.

We have elected to use the midpoint between the stock options’ vesting term and contractual expiration period to compute the expected term, as we do not have sufficient historical information to develop reasonable expectations about future exercise patterns and post-vesting employment termination behavior.

For the valuation of ESPP shares, we use the period of time from the valuation date to the purchase date.

Risk-Free Interest Rate — The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield currently available on U.S.

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As such, expected dividend yield is zero.

Business Combinations and Contingent Consideration

Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method.

We allocate the fair value of the purchase price of an acquisition to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values as of the date of acquisition.

The excess of the fair value of the purchase price over the fair values of these net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

Fair value of the acquired intangible assets was determined using an income approach, specifically the multi-period excess earnings method, relief-from-royalty method, or the with-and-without method, depending on the nature of the respective assets.

Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but the estimates and assumptions are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement.

The significant judgments and assumptions used in valuing the developed technology include revenue growth rates, prospective financial information for cost of sales, research and development expenses and, other operating expenses, the discount rate, the technological obsolescence rate, and contributory asset charges.

For customer relationships, the significant judgments and assumptions include revenue growth rates, customer attrition rate, prospective financial information for cost of sales and fixed and variable operating expenses and the discount rate.

These estimates are inherently uncertain and, therefore, actual results may differ from the estimates made.

As a result, during the measurement period of up to one year from the acquisition date, we may make adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill.

Upon the measurement period's conclusion or final determination of the fair value of the purchase price of an

acquisition, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to our consolidated statements of operations in the period they are identified.

Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and expensed as incurred.

Certain business combinations include contingent consideration arrangements, which are generally based on achievement of future financial performance or future events.

If it is determined the contingent consideration arrangement is not compensatory, we estimate fair value of contingent consideration payments as part of the initial purchase price and record the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as a liability in the consolidated balance sheet.

We review and assess the estimated fair value of contingent consideration each reporting period, and the updated fair value could differ materially from the initial estimates.

Adjustments to estimated fair value related to changes in fair value are reported as change in fair value of contingent acquisition liabilities in our consolidated statements of operations.

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price in a business combination over the fair value of net assets acquired.

Goodwill is not amortized but tested annually for impairment or when indicators of impairment are present.

The test for goodwill impairment involves a qualitative assessment of impairment indicators.

If indicators are present, a quantitative test of impairment is performed.

Goodwill impairment, if any, is determined by comparing the reporting unit’s fair value to its carrying value.

An impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the reporting unit’s carrying value over its fair value, up to the amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.

Our policy is to review goodwill for impairment annually on October 1st unless a triggering event requires an analysis sooner.

There was no goodwill impairment for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Intangible Assets with Definite Lives

Our intangible assets consist principally of developed technology, customer relationships, tradename, and conversation data.

We assess the appropriate method of amortization of the intangible assets that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed.

We determined that a straight-line method of amortization was appropriate for its intangible assets.

The remaining useful lives of long-lived assets are re-assessed periodically at the asset group level for any events and circumstances that may change the future cash flows expected to be generated from the long-lived asset or asset group.

Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of a specific asset or asset group may not be recoverable.

We assess the recoverability of intangible assets with definite lives at the asset group level.

Asset groups are determined based upon the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities.

For the purpose of the recoverability test, we compare the total undiscounted future cash flows from the use and disposition of the assets with its net carrying amount.

When the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows, the asset group is deemed to be impaired.

The amount of the impairment loss represents the excess of the asset or asset group’s carrying value over its estimated fair value, which is generally determined based upon the present value of estimated future pre-tax cash flows that a market participant would expect from use and disposition of the long-lived asset or asset group.

There were no intangible asset impairments in any of the periods presented.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis