Note 13 - Growth Equity Fund |
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Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block] |
13. Growth Equity Fund
On February 28, 2024, the Company and Lumens Capital Partners Ltd. (“LCP”) established A3V JV Co. (the “Venture”), with each owning an equal share of the Venture. In addition, the Company entered into a separate agreement with LCP to form A3 Ventures Fund 1, L.P. (the “Fund”). The Fund is a Cayman Islands-exempted limited partnership, aimed at investing in companies in the growth equity phase and mature cashflow generating businesses with strong growth potential. The Fund looks to invest in companies situated in enterprise software markets aligning with the professional expertise and geographical presence of both the Company and LCP.
The Venture wholly owns A3V GP Co., which serves as the general partner of the Fund. As a limited partner, the Company committed to contribute $50.0 million to the Fund, to be called as needed, for portfolio investments, fees, and expenses of the Fund. The Company also participates in Fund establishment costs and an annual management fee equal to 2.0% of the total commitment. Any future repayment obligations will be triggered upon the receipt by LCP of profit allocations related to the Fund.
As of March 31, 2025, portion of the Company’s $50.0 million commitment has been called or was callable, and the operations of the Fund and the Venture have not materially impacted the Company’s financial position, financial performance, or cash flows.
As of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, management fees and establishment costs of $2.7 million and $2.4 million, respectively, were included in accrued expenses and other liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, management fees and establishment costs of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively, were included in general and administrative in the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).
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