(11)    Revenue

Revenue Components and Performance Obligations

Subscription Services

Skillsoft offers subscriptions that provide customers access to a broad spectrum of learning options including access to cloud-based Software as a Service (“SaaS”) learning content and individualized coaching to both enterprise and consumer customers. Enterprise revenue is derived from subscription arrangements with organizations that provide access to Skillsoft’s learning and talent development solutions to their employees, members or students. Consumer revenue is derived from subscriptions purchased directly by individual learners for personal and professional development. Our cloud-based subscription solutions normally do not provide customers with the right to take possession of the software supporting the platform or to download course content without continuing to incur fees for hosting services and, as a result, are accounted for as service arrangements. Access to the platform and course content represents a series of distinct services as we continually provide access to, and fulfill our obligation to, the customer over the subscription term. The series of distinct services represents a single performance obligation that is satisfied over time. Accordingly, the fixed consideration related to subscription revenue is usually recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term, beginning on the date that the service is made available to the customer. Our subscription contracts typically vary from one year to three years. Our cloud-based solutions arrangements are mostly non-cancellable, non-refundable, and are invoiced in advance of the subscription services being provided. Revenue from individualized coaching for time-based access to unlimited sessions is recognized on a straight-line basis over the period these services are available to the customers.

Professional Services and Other

Skillsoft also sells professional services related to its cloud solutions which are typically considered distinct performance obligations and are recognized over time as services are performed. For fixed-price contracts, revenue is recognized based on the actual service provided at the end of the reporting period as a proportion of the total services to be provided (proportional performance method). These services usually consist of implementation, integration, and general consulting. Skillsoft’s professional service engagements are mostly short in duration. Billing is commonly in advance of the services being provided. Other revenue consists of revenue streams that are ancillary to our core offerings, including project-based work and related one-time incidentals.

Disaggregated Revenue and Geography Information

The following is a summary of net revenues by type for the periods presented (in thousands):

Generally, SaaS and subscription services revenues are recognized over the service period, while professional services revenues are recognized over time as services are performed.

The following sets forth our revenues by geographic region for the periods presented (in thousands):

Other than the United States, no single country accounted for more than 10% of revenue for all periods presented.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue activity for the six months ended July 31, 2026 was as follows (in thousands):

Deferred revenue performance obligations relate predominantly to time-based SaaS and subscription services that are billed in advance of services being rendered.

Deferred Contract Acquisition Costs

Deferred contract acquisition cost activity for the six months ended July 31, 2026 was as follows (in thousands):