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UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 

FORM 10-K 

☑  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020 
or 
☐  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
For transition period from to 
Commission file number 0-5734 
AGILYSYS, INC. 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Ohio 
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization 
1000 Windward Concourse, Suite 250, Alpharetta, Georgia 
(Address of principal executive offices) 

34-0907152 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 
30005 
(Zip Code) 

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (770) 810-7800 
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: 

Title of each class 
Common Shares, without par value 

Trading Symbol 
AGYS 

Name of each exchange on which 
registered 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.  Yes   ☐       No   ☑ 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.  Yes   ☐       No   ☑ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such 
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ☑     No   ☐ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 
of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit 
such files).        Yes   ☑     No   ☐ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or 
an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging 
growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. 
Large accelerated filer  ☐   
Emerging growth company  ☐ 

Smaller reporting company  ☐ 

Non-accelerated filer  ☐   

Accelerated filer  ☑   

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any 
new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☐ 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of effectiveness of its internal 
control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that 
prepared or issued its audit report.   Yes ☑     No ☐ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes   ☐     No   ☑ 
The aggregate market value of Common Shares held by non-affiliates as of May 20, 2020 was $375,276,893. 
As of May 20, 2020, 23,400,816 shares of the registrant's common stock were outstanding. 

Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be used in connection with its 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by 
reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. 

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AGILYSYS, INC. 
Annual Report on Form 10-K 
Year Ended March 31, 2020 

Table of Contents 

PART I 

ITEM 1. 
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ITEM 1B. 
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ITEM 9. 
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Business 
Risk Factors 
Unresolved Staff Comments 
Properties 
Legal Proceedings 
Mine Safety Disclosures 

PART II 

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity 
Securities 
Selected Financial Data 
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data 
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure 
Controls and Procedures 
Other Information 

PART III 

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance 
Executive Compensation 
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters 
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence 
Principal Accountant Fees and Services 

ITEM 15. 

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 

SIGNATURES    

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Forward Looking Information 

This Annual Report and other publicly available documents, including the documents incorporated herein and therein by reference, 
contain, and our officers and representatives may from time to time make, "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the 
safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, 
statements related to our current expectations, the performance of our business, our financial results, our liquidity and capital 
resources and other non-historical statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as: "anticipate," "intend," 
"plan," "goal," "seek," "believe," "project," "estimate," "expect," "strategy," "future," "likely," "may," "should," "will" and similar 
references to future periods. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, 
they are based only on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of our business, future plans and 
strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements 
relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, and in 
many cases, are outside of our control. Our actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the 
forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could 
cause our actual results and financial condition to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements include, 
among others, our ability to manage the direct and indirect impact of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic on our business, 
operations, and customer demand for our products and services, our ability to achieve operational efficiencies and meet customer 
demand for products and services as well as the other risks identified in the risk factors set forth in Item 1A of this Annual Report. 
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this Annual Report is based only on information currently available to us and speaks 
only as of the date on which it is made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement made in this 
Annual Report or any other forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time, whether written or oral, whether as a 
result of new information, future events, or otherwise. 

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Part I 

Item 1. Business. 

Overview 

Agilysys has been a leader in hospitality software for more than 40 years, delivering innovative guest-centric technology solutions for 
casinos, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, managed foodservice providers, sports and entertainment, and healthcare. Agilysys offers the 
most comprehensive solutions in the industry, including point-of-sale (POS), property management (PMS), inventory and 
procurement, payment solutions, and related hospitality applications, to manage the entire guest journey. Agilysys is known for its 
leadership in hospitality, its broad product offerings and its customer-centric service. Some of the largest hospitality companies around 
the world use Agilysys solutions to help improve guest loyalty, drive revenue growth, increase operational efficiencies and support 
social distancing. 

The Company has just one reportable segment serving the global hospitality industry. Agilysys operates across North America, 
Europe, Asia-Pacific, and India with headquarters located in Alpharetta, GA.   

Our principal executive offices and corporate services are located at 1000 Windward Concourse, Suite 250, Alpharetta, Georgia, 
30005. 

Reference herein to any particular year or quarter refers to periods within our fiscal year ended March 31. For example, fiscal 2020 
refers to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.   

History and Significant Events 

Organized in 1963 as Pioneer-Standard Electronics, Inc., an Ohio corporation, we began operations as a distributor of electronic 
components and, later, enterprise computer solutions. Exiting the former business in fiscal 2003 with the sale of our Industrial 
Electronic Division, we used the proceeds to reduce debt and fund growth of our enterprise solutions business. This included acquiring 
businesses focused on higher-margin and more specialized solutions for the hospitality and retail industries. At the same time, we 
changed our name to Agilysys, Inc. 

In fiscal 2004, we acquired Inter-American Data, Inc., which allowed us to become the leading developer and provider of technology 
solutions for hotel property management and inventory management in the casino and resort industries. 

In fiscal 2007, we exited the enterprise computer distribution business. We used the proceeds from that sale to return cash to 
shareholders and fund a number of acquisitions that broadened our solutions and capabilities portfolios. We acquired InfoGenesis, 
Inc., Visual One Systems Corp. and Eatec Corporation in fiscal 2008, significantly expanding our specialized offerings to the 
hospitality industry through enterprise-class POS, PMS and inventory and procurement software solutions tailored for a variety of 
applications in cruise, golf, spa, gaming, lodging, resort and catering. These offerings feature highly intuitive, secure and robust 
solutions, easily scalable across multiple departments or property locations. 

In fiscal 2012, we sold our IT solutions business and restructured our business model to focus on higher-margin, profitable growth 
opportunities in the hospitality and retail sectors. We also reduced our real-estate footprint and lowered overhead costs by relocating 
corporate services from Solon, Ohio to Alpharetta, Georgia, thus moving our senior management team closer to our remaining 
operating units. 

In fiscal 2014, we sold our retail solutions and services business to Kyrus Solutions, Inc. (Kyrus), an affiliate of Clearlake Capital 
Group, L.P. Following completion of the transaction, our business focused exclusively on hospitality solutions and the growth 
opportunities in the hospitality market. 

In fiscal 2018, we opened a software development center in Chennai, India, to supplement our product development efforts. 

Today, we are focused on providing state-of-the-art, end-to-end solutions that enhance guest experiences and allow our customers to 
promote their brands. We help our customers win the guest recruitment battle and, in turn, grow revenue, reduce costs and increase 
efficiency. This is accomplished by developing and deploying innovative solutions that increase data speed and accuracy, integrate 
with other enterprise systems and create a common infrastructure for managing guest data thereby enabling more effective 
management, intelligent upselling, reduced shrinkage, improved brand recognition and better control of the guest relationship. 

Our strategy is to increase the proportion of revenue we derive from ongoing support and maintenance agreements, subscription 
services, cloud applications and professional services. 

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Products, Support and Professional Services 

We are a leading developer and marketer of software enabled solutions and services to the hospitality industry, including software 
solutions fully integrated with third party hardware and operating systems; support, maintenance and subscription services; and, 
professional services. Areas of specialization are point of sale, property management, and a broad range of solutions that support the 
ecosystem of these core solutions. 

We present revenue and costs of goods sold in three categories: 

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Products (hardware and software) 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 

Total revenue for these three specific areas is as follows: 

(In thousands) 
Products 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 
Total 

2020 

Year ended March 31, 
2019 

2018 

   $ 

   $ 

44,230       $ 
83,680          
32,847          
160,757       $ 

39,003       $ 
75,496          
26,343          
140,842       $ 

33,699    
69,068    
24,593    
127,360   

Products: Products revenue is comprised of revenue from the sale of software along with third party hardware and operating systems. 
Software sales include up front revenue for licensing our solutions on a perpetual basis. Software sales are driven by our solutions' 
ability to help customers meet the demands of their guests and improve operating efficiencies. Our software revenue is also driven by 
the ability of our customers to configure our solutions for their specific needs and the robust catalog of integrations we offer to third 
party solutions. Our software solutions require varying form factors of third party hardware and operating systems to operate, such as 
staff facing terminals, kiosk solutions, mobile tablets or servers. Third party hardware and operating system revenue is typically driven 
by new customer wins and existing customer hardware refresh purchases.  

Support, Maintenance and Subscription Services: Technical software support, software maintenance and software subscription 
services are a significant portion of our consolidated revenue and typically generate higher profit margins than products revenue. 
Growth has been driven by a strategic focus on developing and promoting these offerings while market demand for maintenance 
services and updates that enhance reliability, as well as the desire for flexibility in purchasing options, continue to reinforce this trend. 
Our commitment to exceptional service has enabled us to become a trusted partner with customers who wish to optimize the level of 
service they provide to their guests and maximize commerce opportunities both on premise and in the cloud. 

Professional Services: We have industry-leading expertise in designing, implementing, integrating and installing customized solutions 
into both traditional and newly created platforms. For existing enterprises, we seamlessly integrate new systems and for start-ups and 
fast-growing customers, we become a partner that can manage large-scale rollouts and tight construction schedules. Our extensive 
experience ranges from staging equipment to phased rollouts as well as training staff to provide operational expertise to help achieve 
maximum effectiveness and efficiencies in a manner that saves our customers time and money. 

Our portfolio of hospitality software solutions: 

The hospitality industry has long been focused on operating end-to-end businesses, but the technology vendors that service the 
industry have been focused on product-centric solutions that make use of a high number of software modules and operating silos. To 
resolve this disconnect and more effectively align with the business operations of our customers, we have evolved our approach to be 
focused on delivering integrated “platform-centric” solutions for Lodging and Food & Beverage functions, including the applications 
necessary to support this ecosystem. 

Our technology platform is aimed at transitioning our product and services offerings to better address the needs of hospitality 
operators as they focus on building better connections with guests before, during and post-visit. We offer an end-to-end solution that 
helps our customers improve the guest experience, increase top-line performance and reduce operating costs, which leads to 
opportunities for higher profitability. Our integrated yet modular products allow hospitality operators to recruit and retain customers 
into their facilities, increase their wallet share from each guest and improve the overall experience throughout the entire guest journey 
- from the initial customer touch point through post-visit interactions. 

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With our omni-channel suite of software products, we are uniquely positioned to offer solutions that allow our customers to adhere to 
social distancing guidelines and offer contactless solutions at every point of the guest journey for our hospitality operators while 
maximizing operational efficiency.   

Point of Sale (POS) Solutions: 

Agilysys POS solution suite allows our customers to provide their guests with an omni-channel experience within their property. 
Guests are empowered to create their own experiences through ordering from a mobile device or walking up to a self-service kiosk, 
but also providing for a more traditional experience with staff by interacting with a cashier or bar, or having a server come to them. 
Irrespective of the channel of interaction for the guest, our POS suite provides a single integrated enterprise grade back office 
management system with robust reporting capabilities. This allows our customers to manage menus, price changes, purchasing trends, 
inventory management and sales reporting from a single integrated source providing for increased efficiency as well as providing a 
richer guest profile. 

Agilysys InfoGenesis® POS is an award-winning point of sale solution that combines a fast, intuitive and highly customizable 
terminal application with powerful, flexible reporting and configuration capabilities in the back office management portal. The system 
is easy to set up, and its scalable architecture enables customers to add workstations without having to build out expensive 
infrastructure. The system's detailed and high-quality reporting capabilities provide insight into sales data and guest purchasing trends. 
Engineered for all regions of the world, the InfoGensis POS solution suite offers a multinational set of features, including language, 
currency and fiscal technology, coupled with a robust enterprise management capability enabling the largest global customers to run 
their business efficiently. With a modern integration platform of APIs, the solution is also capable of integrating with a variety of 
ancillary applications allowing our customers to keep their entire technology estate. InfoGenesis POS is available as a cloud-based or 
on-premise solution. 

Agilysys InfoGenesis Flex is a mobility solution that offers full point of sale functionality on a Windows tablet in 6, 8, or 10" form 
factors. It provides a sleek, modern alternative to traditional point of sale installations and can be used as a slim fixed terminal or as a 
convertible mobile POS simply by removing the tablet from its base. 

Agilysys InfoGenesis KDS is a digital kitchen management solution that integrates with InfoGenesis, rGuest Buy® Kiosk and rGuest 
Buy OnDemand to deliver staff and customer originated orders to the kitchen for preparation. Custom attributes such as guest phone 
number, name, guest location or packaging instructions can be provided on each incoming order so the order can be fulfilled promptly 
to guests. Guests can optionally be notified of order completion via an order status monitor (OSM) or via text message. 

rGuest Buy Kiosk is an enterprise-class self-service, customer-facing point of sale solution for the hospitality industry. It is ideal for 
food & beverage venues such as buffets, grab 'n go, corporate cafeterias and food courts. Its flexibility supports a variety of 
operational workflows, such as "order and pay", "order only", "pay at cashier" and “self check-out,” and integrates with a variety of 
property management, casino management and loyalty systems. rGuest Buy Kiosk is currently deployed at more than 270 customer 
sites across the country, including corporate cafeterias at a top five U.S. bank, a top 40 U.S. law firm, one of the nation's largest 
technology manufacturers, and at a national financial services firm. 

rGuest Buy Kiosk’s intuitive guest-facing order and pay experiences transfer the control and convenience to the end user. The 
self-service components reduce on-site labor needed to manage venue operations, while improving guest throughput, check size, order 
accuracy, guest experience and satisfaction. The platform-driven and cloud-based solution allows for easy deployments and 
management at scale resulting in a lowered overall cost of ownership. 

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rGuest Buy OnDemand provides a visual, interactive food and beverage ordering experience to any mobile device - phone, tablet, 
laptop - with a browser-based self-service experience. Using a simple, intuitive interface, guests can easily order and reorder from 
anywhere across the property, driving order velocity and volume. 

rGuest Buy OnDemand allows our customers to immediately offer an online ordering platform that is natively integrated with their 
physical location operations. Menus and price updates can be done in one place and automatically updated across all channels – online 
web store, digital menus and app ordering as well as POS terminals. Orders placed online are routed automatically to the appropriate 
kitchen for preparation. Orders placed from all channels are automatically available on the POS terminal at the physical location.   

Property Management Systems (PMS): 

Agilysys offers the most comprehensive suite of property management applications to serve the needs of our integrated resort and 
hospitality customers. Our platforms enable our customers to provide a seamless experience to their guests while driving operational 
efficiencies throughout the value chain. Our PMS suite of applications consists of the core property management system, a 
commission free booking engine, self-service check in and check out solutions, spa, golf, retail, accounting, sales and catering, service 
request optimization and condo management applications. 

Agilysys Lodging Management System® (LMS™) is an on-premise or hosted, web and mobile-enabled, PMS solution targeting the 
operator with large, complex operations. It runs 24/7 to automate every aspect of hotel operations in properties from 100 to over 7,000 
rooms, and has interfaces to a wide array of industry applications including but not limited to all core casino management systems and 
leading global distribution systems. Its foundation expands to incorporate modules for activities scheduling, attraction ticketing and 
more. 

Agilysys Visual One® PMS is installed in hotels and resorts ranging from 50-1,500 rooms. It is a complete hospitality solution 
expanding beyond traditional PMS solutions enabling the resort to run its end-to-end operations, including front desk, housekeeping, 
sales & catering, maintenance, accounting, condo owner management, golf, retail POS, and activities. Visual One provides an 
integrated solution with interfaces to leading global distribution systems, casino management systems, hospitality automation and our 
other products. 

rGuest® Stay PMS is the company’s cloud-based property management system that optimizes operational efficiency, increases 
revenue and enhances guest service. rGuest Stay is currently generally available for select-service hotels and chains, as well as for 
limited-service casino hotels. The guest-centric PMS leverages the rGuest standards-based platform on an open architecture with 
public APIs to enable richly integrated applications delivered from Agilysys, its partners and customers. rGuest Stay offers powerful 
capabilities for multi-property operations, allowing managers to view guest profiles, history and reservations, as well as room 
availability and operational reports, seamlessly across multiple properties. 

Focused on improving revenue and streamlining operations, rGuest Stay is designed to enable hotels to gather and analyze guest 
information across properties that can be used to create loyalty-generating offers and increase guest wallet share. In addition, running 
natively in a browser on both desktop and tablet devices, it delivers real-time operating metrics so that hotels can more accurately 
forecast demand and scale guest services accordingly. 

Virtual Check-in and Check-out Solutions 

Today’s hotels cater to guests with high expectations when it comes to technological efficiency. An emerging trend in the hotel 
industry that has accelerated in the COVID-19 environment, where social distancing is now the norm, is the ability for guests to check 
themselves in or out of their room without interacting with the front desk. To that end, we offer software modules that enable this 
approach and are fully integrated with our core PMS solutions. 

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rGuest Express Kiosk simplifies check-in and check-out, optimizes staff productivity and enhances the guest experience by enabling a 
seamless self-service option for guests to use in the hotel lobby at a kiosk. More properties are turning to kiosks to reduce overhead 
and offer more self-service options. With rGuest Express Kiosk, it’s easy to elevate service levels without adding front-line staff. 
rGuest Express Kiosk provides ID verification to allow for hotels to enforce security standards efficiently and to allow the guest to 
bypass the front desk and observe social distancing guidelines.   

rGuest Express Mobile simplifies check-in and check-out even further and at the same time allows operators to offer mobile keys, 
concurrent dining reservations or room upsells, all on a personal mobile device such as a smart phone or tablet. Properties are turning 
to mobility at an ever-increasing pace to improve efficiency. With rGuest Express Mobile, it’s easy to reduce wait times and empower 
guests by putting the power of choice in the palm of their hand. rGuest Express Mobile allows for digital ID verification before 
securely delivering the digital room key to the guest phone allowing operators to maintain security standards while allowing the guest 
to bypass the front desk.   

Point of Sale and Property Management Ecosystem Offerings: 

The following solutions integrate with and are complementary to our point of sale or property management systems, or both. These 
solutions, for the most part, can stand alone and do not require POS or PMS to be functional. However, we lead with our core POS 
and PMS solutions discussed above and focus on selling these complimentary ecosystem solutions into our customer base. 

rGuest® Pay payment processing solution is our innovative payment gateway. rGuest Pay protects guests’ financial data and reduces 
risk by leveraging point-to-point encryption (P2PE) and tokenization with every credit card transaction. rGuest Pay Gateway leverages 
one of the first payment gateways in the world to receive official PCI-P2PE validation, allowing us to offer PCI cost and scope 
reduction that other providers cannot. These security benefits are built on top of a full-featured, enterprise-grade gateway that offers 
broad support for U.S., Canadian, European and certain Asian countries’ credit card processors and a wide variety of payment device 
options for every use-case, including countertop, pay-at-table, EMV, mobile tablet, and signature capture scenarios. 

rGuest Pay offers contactless payment options on all markets as well as supporting various wallet payment options like Apple Pay®, 
Google Pay®, AliPay®, and WeChat®.   

rGuest Spa software covers all aspects of running a spa, from scheduling guests for services to managing staff schedules. With this 
guest-centric technology, spas have more time to focus on creating personalized experiences in places of quiet tranquility. rGuest Spa 
is a single solution that connects effortlessly to our other software solutions. The solution includes real-time integration, simplifies the 
appointment booking process, enhances the guest experience, and maximizes the value of the spa as a revenue center. 

Integrated with our booking engine, rGuest Book, customers can book both their hotel room and their spa appointments from a single 
place giving operators additional opportunities to upsell and cross sell various amenities that they can offer.   

rGuest Golf is a guest centric golf management software that offers golf property managers complete pro shop management with tee 
time scheduling, member profile/billing, tournament management and Web and e-mail access bundled into one solution. Customers 
are given the option of using our robust built in retail POS module or they may choose to leverage the power of InfoGenesis. Staff can 
easily schedule and personalize reservations for guests which then appear on itineraries, confirmations, and folios. Resort operations 
with multiple amenities can integrate with rGuest Book and allow patrons to book both their resort reservation and their golf tee time 
simultaneously.   

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rGuest Book is a commission-free, easy-to-use reservation system that’s designed to move guests effortlessly through the booking 
process of hotel rooms, spa appointments and golf tee times. The solution allows booking of one or more rooms and is seamlessly 
connected with our core PMS solutions to provide a flawless experience for guests and hotel operators. rGuest Book is the only 
booking engine in the market that seamlessly integrates with the core primary gaming system and allows for casino operators to enable 
their patrons to self-book their entitlements resulting in increased guest satisfaction and reduced operational expenses. The solution 
also allows operators to capture increased revenue through add-ons and upsells of premium rooms. 

rGuest Service is our new integrated service optimization platform that allows our customers to provide an integrated hospitality 
experience for their guests while driving greater operational efficiency by connecting departments across the hotel - front desk, 
house-keeping, concierge, maintenance, bell desk, food runners, wait staff, etc. The rGuest service platform provides a unified 
communication and messaging service for guest and staff interaction as well as internal staff interaction. Apart from providing the 
functionality for managing back of house operations like house-keeping, engineering and maintenance, the rGuest service platform 
proactively tracks events and exceptions that take place in the hotel or resort and drive targeted action to ensure high level of guest 
satisfaction at all times. 

Agilysys’ Eatec® solution provides core purchasing, inventory, recipe, forecasting, production and sales analysis functions and is 
unique in offering catering, restaurant, buffet management and nutrition modules in a single web-enabled solution. Agilysys’ Eatec 
Mobile is an optional app that can be downloaded from Google Play and Apple app stores and provides users with access to Eatec 
application from any Android® and iOS® device. Users can provide inventory receiving and transfer operations seamlessly from any 
mobile device even when they are offline using Eatec’s innovative store and forward capabilities. 

Agilysys Stratton Warren System (SWS) integrates with all leading financial and POS software products. The software manages the 
entire procurement process via e-commerce, from business development to the management of enterprise-wide backend systems and 
daily operations. Agilysys SWS Direct is an add-on module for SWS that provides a convenient, efficient and intuitive shopping cart 
experience to SWS users. SWS Direct streamlines operations, provides enhanced bidding and request for pricing services, and offers 
supplier registration tools and self-service maintenance capabilities. 

Agilysys DataMagine™ document management solution is a U.S.-patented imaging module and archiving solution that allows users 
to securely capture and retrieve documents and system-generated information. DataMagine integrates with other Agilysys products, 
adding functionality and providing seamless workflows that cross functional areas. DataMagine helps drive the Go Green initiative at 
a number of our customer sites by enabling a completely paperless experience through all facets of the customers operations - from 
signature capture at the front desk to automated routing of PO’s and requisition orders for approvals. DataMagine provides robust 
indexing and archiving features to allows easy contextual based document retrieval. 

rGuest® Seat solution is a guest-centric reservation and wait list management solution that helps operators to book any location. The 
solution allows operators to manage restaurant, cabana and auditorium reservations. With an innovative doll house view approach, 
patrons have the ability to select and book a specific seat in a restaurant or a specific cabana on a pool deck online. With built in price 
yielding capabilities, rGuest Seat allows operators to maximize revenue opportunities for various locations. Using the built-in guest 
management system, operators can build guest profiles and provide a superior experience while driving repeat guests. 

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rGuest Analyze is a cloud-based data analytic platform focused on the needs of the hospitality industry. It is a full business 
intelligence solution that collects data from Agilysys point of sale and property management solutions and helps food & beverage and 
property operators gain critical insight into business operations and performance. Out-of-the-box analysis helps hospitality operators 
manage costs, minimize loss due to fraud, boost item sales, increase server productivity, occupancy, room revenue, and other profit 
enhancing capabilities. 

Representative Agilysys clients include: 

7 Cedars Casino 
AVI Foodsystems, Inc. 
Banner Health 
Boyd Gaming Corporation 
Caesars Entertainment 
Cal Dining at UC Berkeley 
Camelback Lodge & Waterpark 
Carnival UK 
Cartoon Network Hotel 
Casino del Sol Resort 
Catholic Charities 
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino 
Compass Group North America 
Comanche Nation of Oklahoma 
Copper Mountain 
Costa Pacifica 
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 
Crystal Springs Resort 

Industry and Markets 

Drive Shack 
Dickies Arena 
Drury Hotels 
Ellis Island Hotel, Casino and Brewery 
Golden Nugget Lake Charles 
Grand Central Hotel in Belfast 
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino 
Hialeah Park 
Hilton Worldwide 
Intercontinental Hotel Group 
Kiawah 
Kimpton Hotels 
Longwood University 
Maryland Live! Casino 
MGM 
Oxford Casino 
Palm Garden Hotel 
Pinehurst Resort 

Pinnacle Entertainment 
Prairie Band Casino & Resort 
Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco 
Resorts World Bimini 
Rosen Hotels & Resorts 
Royal Caribbean International 
Royal Lahaina Resort 
Seaport District – NYC 
Spooky Nook Sports 
Stations Casino 
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino 
The Kessler Collection 
Treehouse - London 
Vail Resorts 
Valley View Casino & Hotel 
Vanderbilt University 
Wendover Resorts 
Yale University 

We are a technology software solutions company exclusively focused on the hospitality industry for more than 4 decades. Our 
solutions are mission critical to core hospitality operations. Our software solutions are required to run the operations of the hospitality 
business and designed to drive substantial customer benefits through increased revenue, improved operational efficiency, enhanced 
guest experience and improved employee morale. In addition, many of our solutions enable social distancing capabilities for our 
customers. Our innovative software solutions described above have been purpose-built to serve the unique needs of the following 
hospitality sectors: casinos, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, managed foodservice providers, sports and entertainment, and healthcare. We 
operate across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and India with headquarters located in Alpharetta, GA. 

The sectors we serve are going through unprecedented and uncertain times with the COVID-19 pandemic. While the near-term 
outlook is hard to predict with closures and travel restrictions, these market sectors will recover. The long-term outlook remains strong 
and we expect the momentum from the last three years to eventually pick back up with a focus on social distancing and mobile 
applications. Prior to COVID-19, we estimated our total addressable market to be approximately $4.8 billion in annual recurring 
revenue opportunity. While the size of the opportunity might face pressure in an economic downturn, we feel it is still in the billions 
of dollars and we are only a fraction of that size. We continue to feel good about our opportunity to win market share given our 
relative competitive strength in the industry.   

Customers 

Our customers include large, medium-sized and boutique hospitality providers, both owned and franchised, as well as divisions or 
departments of large corporations in the hospitality industry. We concentrate on serving the needs of customers in a range of 
customer-focused settings where brand differentiation is important and guest recruitment is intense. Our customer base is highly 
fragmented. 

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Seasonality 

Occasionally, the timing of large one-time orders, such as those associated with significant remarketed product sales around large 
customer refresh cycles or significant volume rollouts, creates variability in our quarterly results. 

Competition 

Our solutions face a highly competitive market. Competition exists with respect to developing and maintaining relationships with 
customers, pricing for products and solutions, and customer support and service. 

We compete with other full-service providers that sell and service bundled POS and PMS solutions comprised of hardware, software, 
support and services. These companies, some of which are much larger than we are, include Oracle Corp., NCR, Constellation 
Software, Inc., Amadeus IT Group and Infor. We also compete with smaller software companies like POSitouch, Northwind and 
Appetize Technologies. In addition, we compete with PMS systems that are designed and maintained in-house by large hotel chains. 

Environmental Matters 

We believe we are compliant in all material respects with all applicable environmental laws. Presently, we do not anticipate that such 
compliance will have a material effect on capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position with respect to any of our operations. 

Employees 

As of March 31, 2020, we had 1,275 employees. We are not a party to any collective bargaining agreements, have had no strikes or 
work stoppages and consider our employee relations to be good. 

Access to Information 

Our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to these reports 
are available free of charge through our corporate website, http://www.agilysys.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after such 
material is electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The information posted on our 
website is not incorporated into this Annual Report. Reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding 
issuers that file electronically, are maintained on the SEC website, http://www.sec.gov. 

Item 1A.  Risk Factors. 

Risks Relating to Our Business 

COVID-19 has adversely impacted our business and may further impact our business, financial results and liquidity for an 
unknown period of time. 

The global spread and unprecedented impact of COVID-19 is complex and rapidly evolving and has resulted in disruption to our 
business, the hospitality industry and the global economy. The COVID-19 pandemic has led government and other authorities around 
the world to impose measures intended to control its spread, including restrictions on freedom of movement, gatherings of large 
numbers of people, and business operations such as travel bans, border closings, business closures, quarantines, shelter-in-place 
orders, and social distancing measures. As a result, the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences have significantly reduced demand 
for gaming, hotels, resorts, cruises, corporate foodservice, restaurants, university cafeterias, and stadia and have had a material 
detrimental impact on global commercial activity across these hospitality industries that we serve, and in some cases, has caused the 
closure of our customers’ businesses. Business closures have resulted in our inability to complete certain implementations and 
negatively impacted our ability to recognize revenue. We have also taken impairments on certain of our rGuest solutions based upon 
the impacts of COVID-19 on our business.   

The extent to which COVID-19 continues to adversely impact our business, operations, and financial results significantly depends on 
the effect upon the demand for our customers’ hospitality services, which may be affected by, among other things, the duration and 
scope of COVID-19 (including whether and to what extent a resurgence of the virus could occur after the pandemic initially subsides); 
the negative impact it has on global regional economies and economic activity, including its impact on unemployment rates and 
consumer confidence and discretionary spending; its short and longer-term impact on the demand for hospitality businesses; the ability 
of our customers to successfully navigate the impacts of COVID-19; actions governments, businesses and individuals take in response 
to the pandemic; and how quickly economies, travel activity, businesses, universities and demand for lodging, destination resorts, 
cruises and stadia events recovers after the pandemic subsides. To the extent that our hospitality customers’ businesses continue to be 
impacted, it may have the following effects on our business: 

•  Effect on Revenue and Liquidity: If our hospitality customers continue to have a material decline in their revenues, they could 

be unable to continue to pay for our services, and potentially even go out of business. If our customers are unable or 
unwilling to continue to pay for our services on a timely basis or at all, our revenue and liquidity would be adversely affected.   

•  Effect on Growth: As a result of the material decline in our hospitality customers’ revenue, our customers and prospective 
customers have substantially curtailed new technology purchases. Customers may also have difficulty obtaining new 

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financing or drawing on existing credit facilities, resulting in them having diminished capital to spend on new technology 
purchases. Finally, customers or prospective customers may delay, terminate or not go forward with projects in development, 
for which we may have sold or software.   

Additionally, in response to COVID-19, we have taken steps to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency, including furloughing 
approximately 24% of our employees in the United States, APAC and EMEA. Such steps, and further changes we may make in the 
future to reduce our costs, may negatively impact our ability to attract and retain employees, including furloughed employees 
potentially not returning to work with us when the COVID-19 public health emergency subsidies. If this were to occur, we may 
experience operational challenges that result in a negative impact on our customer services and ultimately, loss of market share, which 
could limit our ability to grow and expand our business. 

Our business is impacted by changes in macroeconomic and/or global conditions. 

We conduct our business internationally, changes in global, national, or regional economies, governmental policies (including in areas 
such as trade, travel, immigration, healthcare, and related issues), geopolitical conditions (such as political unrest and armed conflicts), 
natural disasters, or outbreaks of disease (such as COVID-19 pandemic) may impact our business. Any general weakening of, and 
related declining corporate confidence in, the global economy or the curtailment in corporate spending could cause current or potential 
customers to reduce or eliminate their information technology budgets and spending, which could cause customers to delay, decrease 
or cancel purchases of our products and services; cause customers not to pay us; or to delay payment for previously purchased 
products and services.   

For example, our business is impacted by decreases in travel and leisure activities resulting from weak economic conditions, increases 
in energy prices and changes in currency values, political instability, heightened travel security measures, travel advisories, disruptions 
in air travel, and concerns over disease, violence, war, or terrorism. As discussed above under “COVID-19 has adversely impacted our 
business and may further impact our business, financial results and liquidity for an unknown period of time,” our performance has 
been affected by these conditions associated with COVID-19 and could be materially affected going forward if these conditions 
worsen or continue for an extended period or in other circumstances that we are unable to foresee or mitigate. Even after COVID-19 
subsides, our business, markets, growth prospects and business model could be materially impacted or altered as a result of adverse 
changes in travel and leisure activities.   

Similarly, increases in energy prices can result in higher ingredient and food costs for our customers with restaurant operations, which 
may adversely affect demand for our customers’ restaurant businesses, and in turn, our business, financial results and liquidity. 

Our business may be adversely impacted by international trade disputes. 

We depend on third-party manufacturers and suppliers located outside of the United States, including in China, in connection with the 
supply of certain of our hardware products and related components. Accordingly, our business is subject to risks associated with 
international supply. For example, the Trump Administration has called for substantial changes to U.S. foreign trade policy, including 
imposing greater restrictions on international trade and significant increases in tariffs on goods imported into the United States from 
China and other countries. Increased tariffs, including on goods imported from China, or the institution of additional protectionist 
trade measures could adversely affect our supply costs, and in turn, our business, financial results and liquidity.   

Our future success will depend on our ability to develop new products, product upgrades and services that achieve market 
acceptance. 

Our business is characterized by rapid and continual changes in technology and evolving industry standards. We believe that in order 
to remain competitive in the future we will need to continue to develop new products, product upgrades and services, requiring the 
investment of significant financial resources. If we fail to accurately anticipate our customer's needs and technological trends, or are 
otherwise unable to complete the development of a product or product upgrade on a timely basis, we will be unable to introduce new 
products or product upgrades into the market that are demanded by our customers and prospective customers on a timely basis, if at 
all, and our business and operating results would be materially and adversely affected. 

The development process for most new products and product upgrades is complicated, involves a significant commitment of time and 
resources and is subject to a number of risks and challenges including: 

•  Managing the length of the development cycle for new products and product enhancements; 
•  Adapting to emerging and evolving industry standards and to technological developments by our competitors and customers; 

and 

•  Extending the operation of our products and services to new and evolving platforms, operating systems and hardware 

products, such as mobile devices. 

Our product development activities are costly and recovering our investment in product development may take a significant amount of 
time, if it occurs at all. We anticipate continuing to make significant investments in software research and development and related 
product opportunities because we believe it is necessary to compete successfully. We cannot estimate with any certainty when we will, 
if ever, receive significant revenues from these investments.   

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If we are not successful in managing these risks and challenges, or if our new products, product upgrades, and services are not 
technologically competitive or do not achieve market acceptance, our business and operating results could be adversely affected. 

If we fail to meet our customers' performance expectations, our reputation may be harmed, and we may be exposed to legal 
liability. 

Our ability to attract and retain customers depends to a large extent on our relationships with our customers and our reputation for high 
quality services and solutions. As a result, if a customer is not satisfied with our products and services, our reputation may be 
damaged. Moreover, if we fail to meet our customers' performance expectations or if customers experience service disruptions, 
breaches or other quality issues, we may lose customers and be subject to legal liability, particularly if such failure, service disruptions 
or breaches adversely impact our customers' businesses. 

In addition, many of our projects are critical to the operations of our customers' businesses. While our contracts typically include 
provisions designed to limit our exposure to legal claims relating to our products and services, these provisions may not adequately 
protect us or may not be enforceable in all cases. The general liability insurance coverage that we maintain, including coverage for 
errors and omissions, is subject to important exclusions and limitations. We cannot be certain that this coverage will continue to be 
available on reasonable terms or will be available in sufficient amounts to cover one or more large claims, or that the insurer will not 
disclaim coverage as to any future claim. A successful assertion of one or more large claims against us that exceeds our available 
insurance coverage or changes in our insurance policies, including premium increases or the imposition of large deductible or 
co-insurance requirements, could adversely affect our profitability. 

We face extensive competition in the markets in which we operate, and our failure to compete effectively could result in price 
reductions and/or decreased demand for our products and services. 

Several companies offer products and services similar to ours. The rapid rate of technological change in the hospitality market makes 
it likely we will face competition from new products designed by companies not currently competing with us. We believe our 
competitive ability depends on our product offerings, our experience in the hospitality industry, our product development and systems 
integration capability, and our customer service organization. There is no assurance, however, that we will be able to compete 
effectively in the hospitality technology market in the future.   

We compete for customers based on several factors, including price. The competitive markets in which we operate may oblige us to 
reduce our prices in order to contend with the pricing models of our competitors. If our competitors discount certain products or 
services, we may have to lower prices on certain products or services in order to attract or retain customers. Any such price 
modifications would likely reduce margins and could have adverse effects. In addition, if we fail to reduce our prices in order to 
contend with the pricing models of our competitors, we may not be able to retain customers or grow our business, which could 
adversely affect our revenues and liquidity. 

We are subject to laws and regulations governing the protection of personally identifiable information; we are also subject to 
cyber-attacks. A failure to comply with applicable privacy or data protection laws or the occurrence of a cyber-attack could harm 
our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our business. 

We collect, process, transmit, and/or store (on our systems and those of third-party providers) customer transactional data, as well as 
their and our customers’ and employees’ personally identifiable information and/or other data and information. Personally identifiable 
information is increasingly subject to legislation and regulations in numerous jurisdictions with regard to privacy and data security 
such as such as the California Consumer Privacy Act and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. Moreover, what 
constitutes personally identifiable information and what other data and/or information is subject to the privacy laws varies by 
jurisdiction and continues to evolve, and the laws that do reference data privacy continue to be interpreted by the courts and their 
applicability and reach are therefore uncertain. Our failure and/or the failure of our customers, vendors, and service providers to 
comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws and regulations could damage our reputation, discourage current and/or 
potential customers from using our products and services, and result in fines, governmental investigations and/or enforcement actions, 
complaints by private individuals, and/or the payment of penalties to consumers. 

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We have established practices and procedures intended to protect our systems and information against cyber-attacks. However, there 
can be no assurance that such measures will prevent all cyber-attacks from impacting our systems and information. Our systems, and 
those of our third-party providers, have and could in the future become subject to cyber-attacks, including using computer viruses, 
credential harvesting, dedicated denial of services attacks, malware, social engineering, and other means for obtaining unauthorized 
access to, or disrupting the operation of, our systems and those of our third-party providers. Any operational disruptions, unauthorized 
access, or misappropriation of information (including personally identifiable information or personal data) could harm our relationship 
with our customers and could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, reputation, and results of operations. 

Actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in our software products may result in reduced sales or liabilities. 

Our software may be used in connection with processing sensitive data (e.g., credit card numbers). It may be possible for the data to 
be compromised if our customer does not maintain appropriate security procedures. In those instances, the customer may attempt to 
seek damages from us. While we believe that all of our current software complies with applicable industry security requirements and 
that we take appropriate security measures to reduce the possibility of breach through our support and other systems, we cannot assure 
that our customers' systems will not be breached, or that all unauthorized access can be prevented. If a customer, or other person, seeks 
redress from us as a result of a security breach, our business could be adversely affected. 

We have incurred losses in each of the last several years, and we may continue to incur losses in the future. 

We have incurred operating losses in each of the last several years, including the year ended March 31, 2020, and we may continue to 
incur losses in the future as we continue to invest in our products. Our lack of profitability limits the resources available to us to invest 
in developing new products, product upgrades and services and otherwise in improving business operations.   

We may incur goodwill and intangible asset impairment charges that adversely affect our operating results. 

As of March 31, 2020, we had $19.6 million and $8.4 million of goodwill and intangible assets (including capitalized software 
development costs), net, respectively, on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. We review our goodwill and intangible assets for 
impairment on at least an annual basis. As of March 31, 2020, we determined the net realizable value of intangible assets consisting of 
capitalized software development costs for certain solutions within our rGuest suite of products no longer exceeded their carrying 
value, and as a result, recorded non-cash impairment charges of $22.0 million. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 
hospitality industry resulted in significantly lower sales and cash flow projections for the related rGuest solutions after evaluating the 
Company’s strategy for market development and continued costs to support the software. As a result, we recorded impairment charges 
to reduce the net realizable value of the related assets to zero. Our future operating results and the market price of our common stock 
could be materially adversely affected if we are required to write down the carrying value of goodwill or other intangible assets in the 
future. 

If we fail to attract, retain and motivate key employees, our business may be harmed. 

Our success depends on the skill, experience and dedication of our employees. There can be no assurance that we will be able to 
successfully attract, retain and motivate the personnel that we need. If we are unable to attract, retain and motivate sufficiently 
experienced and capable personnel, especially in product development, customer services and support, operations, sales and 
management, our business and financial results may suffer. For example, if we are unable to attract and retain a sufficient number of 
skilled technical personnel, our ability to develop high quality products and provide high quality customer service may be impaired. 
Experienced and capable personnel in the technology industry remain in high demand, and there is continual competition for their 
talents. Although we believe our compensation, benefits and other employment amenities are competitive in the markets in which we 
compete for talent, we may have difficulty attracting sufficiently experienced and capable personnel or retaining and motivating 
talented employees, and in such events our business may suffer.   

Additionally, in response to COVID-19, we furloughed approximately 24% of our employees to reduce operating costs and improve 
efficiency. If this action negatively impacts our ability to attract employees or if employees do not resume their employment at the end 
of the furlough, we may experience operational challenges that result in a negative impact on our customer services and ultimately, 
loss of market share, which could limit our ability to grow and expand our business. See “COVID-19 has adversely impacted our 
business and may further impact our business, financial results and liquidity for an unknown period of time” above for additional 
information regarding this risk. 

Our international operations have many associated risks.   

We continue to strategically manage our presence in international markets, and these efforts require significant management attention 
and financial resources. We may not be able to successfully penetrate international markets, or, if we do, there can be no assurance 
that we will grow our business in these markets at the same rate as in North America. Because of these inherent complexities and 

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challenges, lack of success in international markets could adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flow, and financial 
condition. 

We have international offices in the United Kingdom, China, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and India. We have committed 
resources to maintaining and further expanding, where appropriate, our sales offices and sales and support channels in key 
international markets. However, our efforts may not be successful. International sales are subject to many risks and difficulties, 
including those arising from the following: building and maintaining a competitive presence in new markets; staffing and managing 
foreign operations; complying with a variety of foreign laws; producing localized versions of our products; developing integrations 
between our products and other locally-used products; import and export restrictions and tariffs, enforcing contracts and collecting 
accounts receivable; unexpected changes in regulatory requirements; reduced protection for intellectual property rights in some 
countries; potential adverse tax treatment; language and cultural barriers; currency fluctuations; and political and economic instability 
abroad.   

Natural disasters or other catastrophic events affecting our principal facilities could cripple our business. 

Natural disasters or other catastrophic events, particularly those affecting employees in our Alpharetta headquarters or India research 
and development center, may cause damage or disruption to our operations, and thus could have a negative effect on us. Most of our 
administrative functions are concentrated in our Alpharetta headquarters and most of our software development activity is 
concentrated in our India research and development center. Although we maintain crisis management and disaster response plans, a 
natural disaster, fire, power shortage, pandemic, act of terrorism or other catastrophic event occurring in either geographic location 
that prevents or substantially impairs our employees’ ability to work could make it difficult or impossible for us to deliver our 
products and services to customers. 

We may not be able to enforce or protect our intellectual property rights. 

We rely on a combination of copyright, patent, trademark and trade secret laws and restrictions on disclosure to protect our intellectual 
property rights. We cannot be certain that the steps we have taken will prevent unauthorized use of our technology. Any failure to 
protect our intellectual property rights would diminish or eliminate the competitive advantages that we derive from our proprietary 
technology. 

We may be subject to claims of infringement of third-party intellectual property rights. 

Third parties may assert claims that our software or technology infringe, misappropriate, or otherwise violate their intellectual 
property or other proprietary rights. Such claims may be made by our competitors seeking to obtain a competitive advantage or by 
other parties. The risk of claims may increase as the number of software products that we offer and competitors in our market increase 
and overlaps occur. Any such claims, regardless of merit, that result in litigation could result in substantial expenses, divert the 
attention of management, cause significant delays in introducing new or enhanced services or technology, materially disrupt the 
conduct of our business, and have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.   

While we do not believe that our products and services infringe any patents or other intellectual property rights, from time to time, we 
receive claims that we have infringed the intellectual property rights of others. For example, on April 6, 2012, Ameranth, Inc. filed a 
complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging that certain of our products infringe 
patents owned by Ameranth directed to configuring and transmitting hospitality menus (e.g., restaurant menus) for display on 
electronic devices, and synchronizing the menu content between the devices. This lawsuit remains pending. 

If we fail to maintain our data centers and other systems, the demand for our subscription services and our ability to operate our 
business efficiently could diminish, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. 

We currently utilize data center hosting facilities, some of which are managed by third-parties, to provide cloud-based products and 
hosting services to our customers and to support our internal business operations. If these data center facilities fail or encounter any 
damage, it could result in interruptions in services to our customers or disruption of our business operations. This could result in 
unanticipated downtime for our customers, and in turn, our reputation and business could be adversely affected. Similarly any 
significant disruption or deficiency in the operation of our internal systems could have a material adverse effect on our ability to fulfill 
and invoice customer orders, apply cash receipts, place purchase orders with suppliers, and make cash disbursements, which may have 
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. 

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to detect fraud, which could have a material 
adverse impact on our business. 

While we believe our internal control over financial reporting is effective, a controls system cannot provide absolute assurance that the 
objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that control issues and 
instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. 

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We have encountered risks associated with maintaining large cash balances. 

While we have attempted to invest our cash balances in investments we considered to be relatively safe, we nevertheless confront 
credit and liquidity risks. Bank failures could result in reduced liquidity or the actual loss of money held in deposit accounts in excess 
of federally insured amounts, if any. 

If we acquire new businesses, we may not be able to successfully integrate them or attain the anticipated benefits. 

As part of our operating history and growth strategy, we have acquired other businesses. In the future, we may continue to seek 
acquisitions. We can provide no assurance that we will be able to identify and acquire targeted businesses or obtain financing for such 
acquisitions on satisfactory terms. The process of integrating acquired businesses into our operations may result in unforeseen 
difficulties and may require a disproportionate amount of resources and management attention. If integration of our acquired 
businesses is not successful, we may not realize the potential benefits of an acquisition or suffer other adverse effects. 

We may have exposure to greater than anticipated tax liabilities. 

Some of our products and services may be subject to sales taxes in states where we have not collected and remitted such taxes from 
our customers. We have reserves for certain state sales tax contingencies based on the likelihood of obligation. These contingencies 
are included in “Other non-current liabilities” in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We believe we have appropriately accrued for these 
contingencies. In the event that actual results differ from these reserves, we may need to make adjustments, which could materially 
impact our financial condition and results of operations. 

We are subject to litigation, which may be costly. 

As a company that does business with many customers, employees and suppliers, we are subject to litigation. The results of such 
litigation are difficult to predict, and we may incur significant legal expenses if any such claim were filed. While we generally take 
steps to reduce the likelihood that disputes will result in litigation, litigation is very commonplace and could have an adverse impact 
on our business. 

Our dependence on certain strategic partners makes us vulnerable to the extent we rely on them. 

We rely on a concentrated number of vendors for the majority of our hardware and for certain software and related services needs. We 
do not have long term agreements with many of these vendors. If we can no longer obtain these hardware, software or services needs 
from our major suppliers due to mergers, acquisitions or consolidation within the marketplace, material changes in their partner 
programs, their refusal to continue to supply to us on reasonable terms or at all, and we cannot find suitable replacement suppliers, it 
may have a material adverse impact on our future operating results and gross margins. 

Risks Relating to the Industries We Serve 

Our business depends to a significant degree on the hospitality industry and a weakening could adversely affect our business and 
results of operations. 

Because our customer base is concentrated in the hospitality industry, our business is largely dependent on the health of that industry. 
Our sales are dependent in large part on the health of the hospitality industry, which in turn is dependent on the domestic and 
international economy. Instabilities or downturns in the hospitality industry, such as those resulting from the impact of COVID-19, as 
discussed above, could disproportionately impact our revenue, as customers may exit the industry or delay, cancel or reduce planned 
expenditures for our products. For additional information regarding the potential impact of COVID-19 on our business, see 
“COVID-19 has adversely impacted our business and may further impact our business, financial results and liquidity for an unknown 
period of time” above for additional information. 

Consolidation in the gaming and other hospitality industries could adversely affect our business. 

Customers that we serve may seek to achieve economies of scale and other synergies by combining with or acquiring other 
companies. The hospitality industry has experienced recent consolidations, including the hotel and gaming sectors of the industry. 
Although recent consolidations in the hospitality industry have not materially adversely affected our business, there is no assurance 
that future consolidations will not have such affect. For example, if one of our current customers merges or consolidates with a 
company that relies on another provider's products or services, it could decide to reduce or cease its purchases of products or services 
from us, which could have an adverse effect our business. 

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Insolvencies in the hospitality industry could adversely affect our business. 

Customers that we serve may be or become insolvent. Most of our customers have been significantly affected by the COVID-19 
pandemic. Loss of revenue and other operating challenges may cause some of our customers to declare bankruptcy or cause their 
lenders to declare a default, accelerate the related debt, or foreclose on their property. Customers in bankruptcy may not have 
sufficient assets to pay us unpaid fees or reimbursements we are owed under their agreements with us. If a significant number of 
customers file for bankruptcy or otherwise fail to pay amounts owed to us, our revenues and liquidity could be adversely affected.   

Our stock has been volatile and we expect that it will continue to be volatile. 

Risks Relating to Our Stock 

Our stock price has been volatile, and we expect it will continue to be volatile. For example, during the year ended March 31, 2020, 
the trading price of our common stock ranged from a high close of $36.85 to a low close of $13.00. The market price for our common 
stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to many risk factors listed in this section, and others beyond our control. 
Factors affecting the trading price of our common stock may include: 

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uncertainties the COVID-19 pandemic has caused for the global economy; 
economic news or other events generally causing volatility in the trading markets; 
our operating results failing to meet the expectation of securities analysts or investors in a particular period or failure of 
securities analysts to publish reports about us or our business; 
announcements by us or our competitors of acquisitions, new offerings or improvements, significant contracts, commercial 
relationships or capital commitments; 
our ability to market new and enhanced solutions on a timely basis; 
any major change in our board or management; general economic and political conditions such as recessions, interest rates, 
fuel prices, international currency fluctuations and acts of war or terrorism. 

On May 11, 2020, we entered into an agreement to sell $35 million of preferred stock with a 5.25% cumulative dividend and 
convertible into common stock at a conversion price of $20.1676 per share. Until converted, the preferred stock may impede stock 
price increases above the conversion price. 

Additionally, our ownership base has been and may continue to be concentrated in a few shareholders, which could increase the 
volatility of our common share price over time. 

Item 1B.  Unresolved Staff Comments. 

None. 

Item 2.  Properties. 

Our corporate headquarters are located in Alpharetta, Georgia where we lease approximately 33,000 square feet of office space. In 
addition, we lease approximately 33,000 square feet of office space in Las Vegas, Nevada, 12,000 square feet of office space in 
Bellevue, Washington, 12,000 square feet of office space in Santa Barbara, California, and 6,000 square feet of warehouse space in 
Roswell, Georgia. Internationally, we lease approximately 104,000 square feet of office space in Chennai, India and lease several 
other smaller office locations throughout Europe and Asia. Our major leases contain renewal options for periods of up to 10 years. We 
believe that our current facilities and office space are sufficient to meet our needs and do not anticipate any difficulty securing 
additional space as needed. 

Item 3.  Legal Proceedings. 

We are involved in legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business. It is the opinion of management that the resolution of 
any current pending litigation will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations. 

On April 6, 2012, Ameranth, Inc. filed a complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California alleging 
that certain of our products infringe patents owned by Ameranth directed to configuring and transmitting hospitality menus (e.g., 
restaurant menus) for display on electronic devices, and synchronizing the menu content between devices. The case against us was 
consolidated with similar cases brought by Ameranth against more than 30 other defendants. Most of the patents at issue in the case 
were invalidated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 2016. Cases against us and our co-defendants remained 
pending in the District Court with respect to one surviving Ameranth patent. In September 2018, the District Court found that patent 
invalid, and granted summary judgment in favor of the movant co-defendants. In early 2019, Ameranth appealed the District Court's 
summary judgment ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In November 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 

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Federal Circuit affirmed the lower court’s summary judgement with respect to all claims except for two, which were not asserted 
against Agilysys. Shortly thereafter, Ameranth moved for a rehearing en banc, which was denied in February 2020. Finally, Ameranth 
filed for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has not yet responded to the writ. 

We were not a party to the appeal, and it is currently unclear what impact the summary judgment ruling or writ of certiorari may have 
on our case. Ameranth seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief, costs and attorneys’ fees from us. At this time, we are not able to 
predict the outcome of the remaining claims in the lawsuit, or any possible monetary exposure associated with the lawsuit. However, 
we dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and are vigorously defending ourselves in this matter. 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. 

Not applicable. 

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Part II 

Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Shareholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities. 

Market Information 

Our common shares, without par value, are traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the symbol “AGYS”. As of May 20, 
2020, there were 1,551 registered holders of our common shares, without par value.   

Dividends 

We did not pay dividends in fiscal 2020 or 2019 on our common stock and are unlikely to do so in the foreseeable future. The current 
policy of the Board of Directors is to retain any available earnings for use in the operations of our business. 

Shareholder Return Performance Presentation 

The following chart compares the value of $100 invested in our common shares, including reinvestment of dividends, with a similar 
investment in the Russell 2000 Index (the “Russell 2000”) and with the companies listed in the SIC Code 7373-Computer Integrated 
Systems Design for the period March 31, 2015 through March 31, 2020. The stock price performance in this graph is not necessarily 
indicative of the future performance of our common shares. 

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Comparison of 5 Year Cumulative Total Return 

$250

$200

$150

$100

$50

$0

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Agilysys, Inc.

Russell 2000

7373 - Computer Integrated Systems Design

INDEXED RETURNS 

   Base Period             

Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 

Company Name / Index 
Agilysys, Inc. 
Russell 2000 
Peer Group 

2015 

2016 

2017 

2018 

2019 

2020 

   $ 
   $ 
   $ 

100.00       $ 
100.00       $ 
100.00       $ 

103.76       $ 
90.24       $ 
87.03       $ 

96.04       $ 
113.90       $ 
106.85       $ 

121.44       $ 
127.33       $ 
123.24       $ 

215.14       $ 
129.94       $ 
128.15       $ 

169.72    
98.77    
122.52   

This performance graph shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended or 
incorporated by reference into any of our filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, of the Exchange Act, except as shall be 
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. 

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Item 6.  Selected Financial Data. 

The following selected consolidated financial and operating data was derived from our audited consolidated financial statements. The 
selected financial data should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto, and Item 7 
contained in Part II of this Annual Report.   

(In thousands, except per share data) 
Operating results 
Net revenue 
Gross profit 
Operating loss 
Operating loss, net of taxes 
Net loss 
Per share data (1) 
Basic and diluted 
Net loss 
   $ 
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic and diluted       

   $ 

2020 

Year ended March 31, 
2018 

2017 

2019 

2016 

   $  160,757       $  140,842       $  127,360       $  127,678       $  120,366    
68,106    
(4,313 ) 
(3,765 ) 
(3,765 ) 

80,952          
(34,061 )       
(34,067 )       
(34,067 )    $ 

64,417          
(12,080 )       
(8,350 )       
(8,350 )    $ 

73,880          
(13,081 )       
(13,164 )       
(13,164 )    $ 

63,785          
(11,408 )       
(11,721 )       
(11,721 )    $ 

(1.47 )    $ 
23,233          

(0.57 )    $ 
23,037          

(0.37 )    $ 
22,801          

(0.52 )    $ 
22,615          

(0.17 ) 
22,483    

Balance sheet data at year end 
Cash and cash equivalents 
Working capital 
Total assets 
Total debt 
Total shareholders’ equity 

   $ 

40,771       $ 
21,193          

46,653       $ 
23,985          

60,608    
41,401    
       154,562           163,591           157,207           167,305           185,157    
333    
71,757           100,622           108,431           113,669           123,473   

39,943       $ 
19,343          

49,255       $ 
27,183          

177          

237          

49          

57          

(1)  When a loss is reported, the denominator of diluted earnings per share cannot be adjusted for the dilutive impact of share-based 
compensation awards because doing so would be anti-dilutive. In addition, when a loss from continuing operations is reported, 
adjusting the denominator of diluted earnings per share would also be anti-dilutive to the loss per share, even if the entity has net 
income after adjusting for a discontinued operation. Therefore, for all periods presented, basic weighted-average shares 
outstanding were used in calculating the diluted net loss per share. 

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Item 7. Managements’ Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. 

In “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (“MD&A”), management explains the 
general financial condition and results of operations for Agilysys and subsidiaries including: 

—    what factors affect our business; 
—    what our earnings and costs were; 
—    why those earnings and costs were different from the year before; 
—    where the earnings came from; 
—    how our financial condition was affected; and 
—    where the cash will come from to fund future operations. 

The MD&A analyzes changes in specific line items in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Consolidated Statements of 
Cash Flows and provides information that management believes is important to assessing and understanding our consolidated 
financial condition and results of operations. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial 
Statements and related Notes that appear in Item 8 of this Annual Report titled, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." 
Information provided in the MD&A may include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Many factors could 
cause actual results to be materially different from those contained in the forward-looking statements. See “Forward-Looking 
Information” on page 3 of this Annual Report and Item 1A “Risk Factors” in Part I of this Annual Report for additional information 
concerning these items. Management believes that this information, discussion, and disclosure is important in making decisions about 
investing in Agilysys. 

Overview 

Recent Developments 

COVID-19 Pandemic 

During the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2020, concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 began to create global business 
disruptions as well as disruptions in our operations and to cause negative impacts on our revenues and other financial results. 
COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. The extent to which COVID-19 will 
impact our financial condition or results of operations is currently uncertain and depends on various factors, including the impact on 
our customers, partners, and vendors and on the operation of the global markets in general. Because an increasing portion of our 
business is based on a subscription model, the effect of COVID-19 on our results of operations may also not be fully reflected for 
some time.   

We have taken actions to mitigate the impact on our business. We are currently conducting business with substantial modifications to 
employee travel, employee work locations, virtualization or cancellation of customer and employee events, and remote sales, 
implementation, and support activities, among other modifications. These modifications may delay or reduce sales and harm 
productivity and collaboration. We have observed other organizations making similar alterations to their normal business operations, 
including restrictions imposed by our customers on our ability to access their sites for implementations and support. The pandemic 
could have an adverse impact on demand for our customers’ products and services, which in turn could negatively impact the 
willingness of our customers to enter into or renew contracts with us. The pandemic has impacted our ability to complete certain 
implementations, negatively impacting our ability to recognize revenue, and could also negatively impact the payment of accounts 
receivable and collections.   

In addition, during the first quarter of our fiscal 2021, we have reduced discretionary costs, implemented a hiring freeze on 
non-essential positions and reduced payroll and related costs through layoffs, employee furloughs, employee retirement benefit 
limitations, and salary decreases for executive team members and certain other employees of the Company.   

We may take further actions that alter our business operations as the situation evolves. As a result, the ultimate impact of the 
COVID-19 pandemic and the effects of the operational alterations we have made in response on our business, financial condition, 
liquidity, and financial results cannot be predicted at this time.   

Our Business 

Agilysys has been a leader in hospitality software for more than 40 years, delivering innovative guest-centric technology solutions for 
casinos, hotels, resorts, cruise ships, managed foodservice providers, sports and entertainment, and healthcare. Agilysys offers the 
most comprehensive software solutions in the industry, including point-of-sale (POS), property management (PMS), inventory and 
procurement, payment solutions, and related hospitality applications, to manage the entire guest journey. Agilysys is known for its 
leadership in hospitality, its broad product offerings and its customer-centric service. Some of the largest hospitality companies around 
the world use Agilysys solutions to help improve guest loyalty, drive revenue growth, increase operational efficiencies and support 
social distancing. 

The Company has just one reportable segment serving the global hospitality industry. Agilysys operates across North America, 
Europe, Asia-Pacific, and India with headquarters located in Alpharetta, Georgia.   

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Our top priority is increasing shareholder value by improving operating and financial performance and profitably growing the business 
through superior products and services. To that end, we expect to invest a certain portion of our cash on hand to fund enhancements to 
existing software products, to develop and market new software products, and to expand our customer breadth, both vertically and 
geographically. 

Our strategic plan specifically focuses on: 
Putting the customer first 

• 
•  Accelerating our product development 
• 
• 
•  Developing our employees and leaders 
•  Growing revenue by improving the breadth and depth of our product set across both our well-established products and our 

Improving our liquidity 
Increasing organizational efficiency and teamwork 

newer rGuest platform 

•  Growing revenue through international expansion 

The primary objective of our ongoing strategic planning process is to create shareholder value by capitalizing on growth opportunities, 
turning profitable and strengthening our competitive position within the specific technology solutions and end markets we serve. 
Profitability and industry leading growth will be achieved through tighter management of operating expenses and sharpening the focus 
of our investments to concentrate on growth opportunities that offer the highest returns. 

Revenue - Defined 

As required by the SEC, we separately present revenue earned as products revenue, support, maintenance and subscription services 
revenue or professional services revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. In addition to the SEC requirements, we may, 
at times, also refer to revenue as defined below. The terminology, definitions, and applications of terms we use to describe our 
revenue may be different from those used by other companies and caution should be used when comparing these financial measures to 
those of other companies. We use the following terms to describe revenue: 
•  Revenue – We present revenue net of sales returns and allowances. 
• 
• 

Products revenue – Revenue earned from the sales of software licenses, third party hardware and operating systems 
Support, maintenance and subscription services revenue – Revenue earned from the sale of proprietary and remarketed 
ongoing support, maintenance and subscription services. 
Professional services revenue – Revenue earned from the delivery of implementation, integration and installation services for 
proprietary and remarketed products. 

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Results of Operations 

Fiscal 2020 Compared with Fiscal 2019 

Net Revenue and Operating Loss 

The following table presents our consolidated revenue and operating results for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2020 and 2019: 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Net revenue: 
Products 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 
Total net revenue 
Cost of goods sold: 
Products (inclusive of developed technology amortization) 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 

Total cost of goods sold 

Gross profit 
Gross profit margin 
Operating expenses: 
Product development 
Sales and marketing 
General and administrative 
Depreciation of fixed assets 
Amortization of intangibles 
Impairments 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements, net 
Operating loss 
Operating loss percentage 

Year ended March 31, 
2019 
2020 

Increase (decrease) 
% 
$ 

   $ 

44,230        $ 
83,680           
32,847           
160,757           

39,003        $ 
75,496           
26,343           
140,842           

36,427           
19,248           
24,130           
79,805           
80,952           
50.4 %        

41,463           
19,864           
24,374           
2,574           
2,541           
23,740           
582           
(125 ) 
(34,061 ) 

   $ 
(21.2 )%       

31,811           
15,895           
19,256           
66,962           
73,880           
52.5 %        

37,817           
19,646           
23,118           
2,504           
2,567           
—           
1,168           
141           
   $ 
(9.3 )%       

(13,081 ) 

   $ 

5,227          
8,184          
6,504          
19,915          

4,616          
3,353          
4,874          
12,843          
7,072          

3,646          
218          
1,256          
70          
(26 )       
23,740          
(586 )       
(266 )       
(20,980 )       

13.4 % 
10.8 % 
24.7 % 
14.1 % 

14.5 % 
21.1 % 
25.3 % 
19.2 % 
9.6 % 

9.6 % 
1.1 % 
5.4 % 
2.8 % 
(1.0 )% 
100.0 % 
(50.2 )% 
(188.7 )% 
160.4 % 

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The following table presents the percentage relationship of our Consolidated Statement of Operations line items to our consolidated 
net revenues for the periods presented: 

Net revenue: 
Products 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 
Total net revenue 
Cost of goods sold: 
Products, inclusive of developed technology amortization 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 

Total net cost of goods sold 

Gross profit 
Operating expenses: 
Product development 
Sales and marketing 
General and administrative 
Depreciation of fixed assets 
Amortization of intangibles 
Impairments 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements, net 
Operating loss 

Year ended March 31, 

2020 

2019 

27.5 %        
52.1    
20.4    
100.0    

22.6    
12.0    
15.0    
49.6    
50.4    

25.8    
12.4    
15.2    
1.6    
1.6    
14.8    
0.4    
(0.1 ) 
(21.2 )%       

27.7 % 
53.6    
18.7    
100.0    

22.6    
11.3    
13.6    
47.5    
52.5    

26.9    
13.9    
16.4    
1.8    
1.8    
0.0    
0.8    
0.1    
(9.3 )% 

Net revenue. Total revenue increased $19.9 million, or 14.1%, in fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019. Products revenue increased $5.2 
million, or 13.4%, due to increased sales in third-party hardware sales including new customers and expansion with existing 
customers. Support, maintenance and subscription services revenue increased $8.2 million, or 10.8%, driven by continued growth in 
subscription-based service revenue, which increased 24.3% in fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019. Professional services revenue 
increased $6.5 million, or 24.7%, due to ongoing installations and integration of our software solutions for our growing customer base.   

Gross profit and gross profit margin. Our total gross profit increased $7.1 million, or 9.6%, in fiscal 2020 and total gross profit margin 
decreased from 52.5% to 50.4%. Products gross profit increased $0.6 million and gross profit margin decreased slightly from 18.4% to 
17.6% due to a higher mix of third party hardware and software and due to certain allowances established against revenues earned in 
March 2020 related to products that have been or could be returned from customer locations closed in response to COVID-19 
guidelines. Support, maintenance and subscription services gross profit increased $4.8 million and gross profit margin decreased 195 
basis points to 77.0% due to increased costs associated with hosting our customers. Professional services gross profit increased $1.6 
million and gross profit margin decreased slightly from 26.9% to 26.5% after we established allowances against revenues earned in 
March 2020 due to uncertainties related to COVID-19 conditions.   

Operating expenses 

Operating expenses, excluding the charges for legal settlements, impairments and restructuring, severance and other charges, 
increased $5.2 million, or 6.0%, in fiscal 2020 compared with fiscal 2019. As a percent of total revenue, operating expenses have 
decreased 4.3% in fiscal 2020 compared with fiscal 2019. 

Product development. Product development includes all expenses associated with research and development. Product development 
increased $3.6 million, or 9.6%, during fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019 primarily due to the reduction of cost capitalization. 
The products in our rGuest platform for which we had capitalized costs reached general availability by the beginning of the second 
quarter of fiscal 2019. These products joined our well-established products with the application of agile development practices in a 
more dynamic development process that involves higher frequency releases of product features and functions. We capitalized $2.0 
million of external use software development costs, and $0.3 million of internal use software development costs during fiscal 2019, 
with the full balance capitalized in Q1 fiscal 2019. We did not capitalize any costs associated with product development during fiscal 
2020. Total product development costs, including operating expenses and capitalized amounts, were $41.5 million during fiscal 2020 
compared to $40.1 million in fiscal 2019. The $1.4 million increase is mostly due to continued expansion of our R&D teams and 
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Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing increased $0.2 million, or 1.1%, in fiscal 2020 compared with fiscal 2019. The change is 
due primarily to an increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts due to an increase collection risk of our accounts receivable as of 
March 31, 2020 as a result of the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations of our customers, partially offset by 
a decrease in costs associated with our annual bonus incentive plan that has declined in value due to a significant decrease in target 
achievements after reduced fourth quarter revenue activity with concentration in March 2020.     

General and administrative. General and administrative increased $1.3 million, or 5.4%, in fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019. The 
change is due primarily to software investments in third-party applications to host our network and infrastructure. 

Depreciation of fixed assets. Depreciation of fixed assets increased $0.1 million or 2.8% in fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019. 

Amortization of intangibles. Amortization of intangibles remained consistent in fiscal 2020 as compared to fiscal 2019.   

Impairments. Impairments totaled $23.7 million in fiscal 2020. There were no impairments in fiscal 2019. The impairments result 
from specific capitalized software development costs supporting our rGuest solutions. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 
hospitality industry resulted in economic conditions which make it difficult to project future sales and revenue accurately for the 
related rGuest solutions. After evaluating the Company’s strategy for market development and continued costs to support the software, 
an impairment charge was required. We have recorded impairment charges to reduce the net realizable value of the related assets to 
zero.   

Restructuring, severance and other charges. Restructuring, severance, and other charges decreased $0.6 million due to a reduction in 
non-restructuring severance activity during fiscal 2020 compared to fiscal 2019.   

Legal settlements. Legal settlements consist of settlements of employment and other business-related matters. 

Other (Income) Expenses 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Other (income) expense: 
Interest (income) 
Interest expense 
Other expense, net 
Total other (income), net 

    Year ended March 31, 
2019 

2020 

(Unfavorable) favorable 

$ 

% 

   $ 

   $ 

(380 )    $ 
9          
176          
(195 )    $ 

(339 )    $ 
10          
191          
(138 )    $ 

41          
1          
15          
57          

(12.1 )% 
10.0 % 
7.9 % 
(41.3 )% 

Interest income.   Interest income consists of interest earned on short-term investments in certificates of deposit, commercial paper, 
money market funds and corporate-owned life insurance policies. 

Interest expense. Interest expense consists of costs associated with finance leases. 

Other expense, net. Other expense, net consists mainly of the impact of foreign currency due to movement of European and Asian 
currencies against the US dollar. 

Income Taxes 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Income tax expense 
Effective tax rate 

Year ended March 31, 
2019 
2020 

        (Unfavorable) favorable 

$ 

% 

20          

9.0 % 

   $ 

201    
   $ 
(0.6 )%       

221        $ 
(1.7 )%       

For fiscal 2020, the effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate due primarily to the recognition of net operating losses as 
deferred tax assets, which were offset by increases in the valuation allowance, state taxes and other U.S. permanent book to tax 
differences. 

Although the timing and outcome of tax settlements are uncertain, it is reasonably possible that during the next 12 months an 
immaterial reduction in unrecognized tax benefits may occur as a result of the expiration of various statutes of limitations. We are 
consistently subject to tax audits; due to the nature of examinations in multiple jurisdictions, changes could occur in the amount of 
gross unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months which cannot be estimated at this time. 

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Because of our losses in prior periods, we have recorded a valuation allowance offsetting substantially all of our deferred tax assets. 
The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends on the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those 
temporary differences are deductible. Because of our losses in prior periods, management believes that it is more-likely-than-not that 
we will not realize the benefits of these deductible differences. At March 31, 2020, we had $199.1 million of federal net operating loss 
carryforwards that expire, if unused, in fiscal years 2031 to 2038, and $24.7 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards that 
can be carried forward indefinitely. We also had $141.6 million of state net operating loss carryforwards that expire, if unused, in 
fiscal years 2021 through 2040. 

Fiscal 2019 Compared to Fiscal 2018 

Net Revenue and Operating Loss 

The following table presents our consolidated revenue and operating results for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018: 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Net revenue: 
Products 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 
Total net revenue 
Cost of goods sold: 
Products (inclusive of developed technology amortization) 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 

Total cost of goods sold 

Gross profit 
Gross profit margin 
Operating expenses: 
Product development 
Sales and marketing 
General and administrative 
Depreciation of fixed assets 
Amortization of intangibles 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements, net 
Operating loss 
Operating loss percentage 

    Year ended March 31, 
2018 

2019 

Increase (decrease) 
% 

$ 

15.7 % 
9.3 % 
7.1 % 
10.6 % 

20.6 % 
(4.8 )% 
(3.1 )% 
6.4 % 
14.7 % 

35.4 % 
8.7 % 
(3.8 )% 
(4.8 )% 
36.6 % 
(35.0 )% 
(6.0 )% 
8.3 % 

   $ 

39,003        $ 
75,496           
26,343           
140,842           

33,699        $ 
69,068           
24,593           
127,360           

5,304          
6,428          
1,750          
13,482          

31,811           
15,895           
19,256           
66,962           
73,880           
52.5 %        

37,817           
19,646           
23,118           
2,504           
2,567           
1,168           
141           
   $ 
(9.3 )%       

(13,081 ) 

26,381           
16,688           
19,874           
62,943           
64,417           
50.6 %        

27,936           
18,075           
24,028           
2,631           
1,879           
1,798           
150           
   $ 

(12,080 ) 

(9.5 )%          

5,430          
(793 )       
(618 )       
4,019          
9,463          

9,881          
1,571          
(910 )       
(127 )       
688          
(630 )       
(9 )       
(1,001 )       

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The following table presents the percentage relationship of our Consolidated Statement of Operations line items to our consolidated 
net revenues for the periods presented: 

Net revenue: 
Products 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 
Total net revenue 
Cost of goods sold: 
Products (inclusive of developed technology amortization) 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 

Total cost of goods sold 

Gross profit 
Operating expenses: 
Product development 
Sales and marketing 
General and administrative 
Depreciation of fixed assets 
Amortization of intangibles 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements, net 
Operating loss 

Year ended March 31, 

2019 

2018 

27.7 %        
53.6           
18.7           
100.0           

22.6           
11.3           
13.6           
47.5           
52.5           

26.9           
13.9           
16.4           
1.8           
1.8           
0.8           
0.1           
(9.3 )%       

26.5 % 
54.2    
19.3    
100.0    

20.7    
13.1    
15.6    
49.4    
50.6    

21.9    
14.2    
18.9    
2.1    
1.5    
1.4    
0.1    
(9.5 )% 

Net revenue. Total revenue increased $13.5 million, or 10.6% in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. Products revenue increased $5.3 
million or 15.7%, due to growth in third-party hardware sales and in on premise software sales, which grew more than 20% compared 
to the prior year. Support, maintenance and subscription services revenue increased $6.4 million, or 9.3%, driven by growth in 
customers using our on premise software products that require the payment of support and maintenance along with continued 
increases in subscription based revenue, which increased 23.5% in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. Subscription based revenue 
comprised 17.7% of total consolidated revenues in 2019 compared to 15.8% in 2018. Professional services revenue increased $1.8 
million, or 7.1%, as a result of growth in our customer based including installations of our traditional on premise and subscription 
based software solutions and increased responses to customer service requests.   

Gross profit and gross profit margin. Our total gross profit increased $9.5 million, or 14.7%, in fiscal 2019 and total gross margin 
increased from 50.6% to 52.5%. Products gross profit decreased $0.1 million and gross profit margin decreased 3.3% to 18.4% 
primarily as a result of increased developed technology amortization. Support, maintenance and subscription services gross profit 
increased $7.2 million and gross profit margin increased 310 basis points to 78.9% due to the scalable nature of our infrastructure 
supporting and hosting customers. Professional services gross profit increased $2.4 million and gross profit margin increased 7.7% to 
26.9% due to increased revenue with lower costs from the restructuring of our professional services workforce during the first quarter 
of 2018 into a more efficient operating structure with limited use of contract labor.   

Operating expenses 

Operating expenses, excluding legal settlements and restructuring, severance and other charges, increased $11.1 million, or 14.9%, in 
fiscal 2019 compared with fiscal 2018. As a percent of total revenue, operating expenses have increased 2.3% in fiscal 2019 compared 
with fiscal 2018. 

Product development. Product development includes all expenses associated with research and development. Product development 
increased $9.9 million, or 35.4%, during fiscal 2019 as compared to fiscal 2018 primarily due to the reduction of cost capitalization. 
The products in our rGuest platform for which we had capitalized costs reached general availability by the beginning of the second 
quarter of fiscal 2019. These products join our well-established products with the application of agile development practices in a more 
dynamic development process that involves higher frequency releases of products features and functions. We capitalized $2.0 million 
of external use software development costs, and $0.3 million of internal use software development costs during fiscal 2019, with the 
full balance capitalized in Q1 fiscal 2019. We capitalized approximately $8.9 million in total development costs during fiscal 2018. 
Total product development costs, including operating expenses and capitalized amount, were $40.1 million during fiscal 2019 
compared to $38.4 million in fiscal 2018. The $1.7 million increase is mostly due to continued expansion of our R&D teams and 
increased compensation expense as a result of bonus earnings.   

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Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing increased $1.6 million, or 8.7%, in fiscal 2019 compared with fiscal 2018. The change is 
due primarily to an increase of $1.6 million in incentive compensation related to an increase in sales, revenue and profitability during 
fiscal 2019.   

General and administrative. General and administrative decreased $0.9 million, or 3.8%, in fiscal 2019 compared to fiscal 2018. The 
change is due primarily to reduced outside professional costs for legal and accounting services. 

Depreciation of fixed assets. Depreciation of fixed assets decreased $0.1 million or 5.0% in fiscal 2019 as compared to fiscal 2018. 

Amortization of intangibles. Amortization of intangibles increased $0.7 million, or 36.6%, in fiscal 2019 as compared to fiscal 2018 
due to our remaining rGuest suite of products being placed into service on June 30, 2018.   

Restructuring, severance and other charges. Restructuring, severance, and other charges decreased $1.8 million due to non-recurring 
2018 restructuring activities while charges for non-restructuring severance increased $1.2 million, resulting in a net decrease of $0.6 
million during fiscal 2019. 

Legal settlements. Legal settlements consist of settlements of employment and other business-related matters. 

Other (Income) Expenses 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Other (income) expenses 
Interest (income) 
Interest expense 
Other expense (income), net 

Total other (income), net 

nm - not meaningful 

    Year ended March 31, 
2018 

2019 

(Unfavorable) favorable 

$ 

% 

   $ 

   $ 

(339 )    $ 
10          
191          
(138 )    $ 

(98 )    $ 
10          
(391 )       
(479 )    $ 

241          
—          

(582 )    
(341 )    

245.9 % 
— % 
nm    
nm   

Interest income. Interest income consists of interest earned on short-term investments in certificates of deposit, commercial paper, 
corporate bonds and corporate-owned life insurance policies.   

Interest expense. Interest expense consists of costs associated with finance leases. 

Other (income) expense, net. Other (income) expense, net consists mainly of the impact of foreign currency due to movement of 
European and Asian currencies against the US dollar. 

Income Taxes 

(Dollars in thousands) 
Income tax expense (benefit) 
Effective tax rate 

nm - not meaningful 

Year ended March 31, 
2018 
2019 

   $ 

221        $ 
(1.7 )%       

(3,251 ) 
   $ 
(28.0 )%       

(Unfavorable) favorable 

$ 
(3,472 )    

% 

nm 

For fiscal 2019, the effective tax rate was different than the statutory rate due primarily to the recognition of net operating losses as 
deferred tax assets, which were offset by increases in the valuation allowance, certain foreign and state taxes and other U.S. permanent 
book to tax differences. 

The 2018 tax provision results primarily from a reduction in the deferred rate and the ability to offset indefinite lived deferred tax 
liabilities with certain deferred tax assets due to the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("Tax Act"). The 2018 effective tax rate was 
different than the statutory rate due primarily to the impact of the Tax Act, recognition of net operating losses as deferred tax assets, 
which were offset by increases in the valuation allowance, certain foreign and state tax effects including a benefit of $0.4 million 
related to a settlement with the California Franchise Tax Board and other U.S. permanent book to tax differences. 

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Although the timing and outcome of tax settlements are uncertain, it is reasonably possible that during the next 12 months an 
immaterial reduction in unrecognized tax benefits may occur based on the outcome of tax examinations and as a result of the 
expiration of various statutes of limitations. We are routinely audited; due to the ongoing nature of current examinations in multiple 
jurisdictions, other changes could occur in the amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months which cannot be 
estimated at this time. 

Because of our losses in prior periods, we have recorded a valuation allowance offsetting substantially all of our deferred tax assets. 
The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends on the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those 
temporary differences are deductible. Because of our losses in prior periods, management believes that it is more-likely-than-not that 
we will not realize the benefits of these deductible differences. At March 31, 2019, we had $210.6 million of federal net operating loss 
carryforwards of which $199.1 million will expire, if unused, in fiscal years 2031 to 2038. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Overview 

Our operating cash requirements consist primarily of working capital needs, operating expenses, capital expenditures, and payments of 
principal and interest on indebtedness outstanding, which primarily consists of lease and rental obligations at March 31, 2020.   

At March 31, 2020, all $46.7 million of our cash on hand was deposited in bank accounts, of which 93% are located in the United 
States. We believe there is limited credit risk with respect to our cash balances. 

While we expect the COVID-19 pandemic will have a significant adverse impact on our results of operations, we cannot presently 
estimate its financial impact, which we expect will be highly dependent on the severity and duration of the pandemic. As such, due to 
the uncertainties associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the indeterminate length of time it will affect the hospitality industry, 
we have taken certain proactive measures to secure our liquidity position to be able to meet our requirements for the foreseeable 
future. These measures have included implementing strict cost management measures, such as temporarily halting marketing 
programs, temporarily eliminating non-essential expenses, including capital expenditures and reducing payroll and related costs 
through layoffs and furloughs as well as salary and retirement benefit reductions.   

In addition, we recently entered into an agreement to sell to MAK Capital One, LLC (“MAK Capital”) $35 million of convertible 
preferred stock carrying a 5.25% dividend that will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $20.1676 
per share. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to close during May 2020. The close of the 
transaction will add $35 million in preferred stock to the Company’s balance sheet and increase our cash balance by the $35 million 
investment less estimated closing costs of approximately $1 million. 

We believe that cash flow from operating activities, cash on hand of $46.7 million as of March 31, 2020, the additional $34 million in 
net proceeds from the preferred stock sales and access to capital markets will provide adequate funds to meet our short-and long-term 
liquidity requirements. 

As of March 31, 2020 and March 31, 2019, our total debt was approximately $0.1 million, comprised of finance lease obligations in 
both periods. 

Cash Flow 

(In thousands) 
Net cash provided by (used in): 
Operating activities 
Investing activities 
Financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
Cash flows provided by (used in) operations 

2020 

Year ended March 31, 
2019 

2018 

   $ 

   $ 

10,575       $ 
(3,447 )       
(1,116 )       
(130 )       
5,882       $ 

7,241       $ 
(5,534 )       
(767 )       
(112 )       
828       $ 

6,874    
(15,085 ) 
(1,295 ) 
194    
(9,312 ) 

Cash flow provided by operating activities.   Cash flows provided by operating activities were $10.6 million in fiscal 2020. The 
provision of cash was due primarily to our operating loss of $34.1 million adjusted for $46.2 million in non-cash expense including 
impairment charges, depreciation, amortization, and share based compensation and a decrease of approximately $1.5 million in net 
operating assets and liabilities. 

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Cash flows provided by operating activities were $7.2 million in fiscal 2019. The provision of cash was due primarily to our operating 
loss of $13.2 million adjusted for $22.4 million in non-cash expense including depreciation, amortization, and share based 
compensation and an increase of approximately $2 million in net operating assets and liabilities. 

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $6.9 million in fiscal 2018. The provision of cash was due primarily to our operating 
loss of $12.1 million adjusted for $19.2 million in non-cash expense including depreciation, amortization, and share based 
compensation.   

Cash flow used in investing activities.   Cash flows used in investing activities in fiscal 2020 were $3.4 million due primarily to the 
purchase of property and equipment, including internal use software. 

Cash flows used in investing activities in fiscal 2019 were $5.5 million. This is primarily attributed to $2.2 million in capitalized 
development costs of proprietary software and $3.3 million for purchase of property and equipment, including internal use software. 

Cash flows used in investing activities in fiscal 2018 were $15.1 million. This is primarily attributed to $8.9 million in capitalized 
development costs of proprietary software and $6.1 million for purchase of property and equipment, including internal use software. 

Cash flow used in financing activities. Respectively, in fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, the $1.1 million, $0.8 million, and $1.3 million 
cash flows used in financing activities were primarily comprised of the repurchase of shares to satisfy employee tax withholding and 
to cover the exercise price of the options. 

Investments 

Investments in Corporate-Owned Life Insurance Policies 

Agilysys invests in corporate-owned life insurance policies for certain former executives, for which some are endorsement split-dollar 
life insurance arrangements. We entered into agreements with each of the former executives, whereby we must maintain the life 
insurance policy for a specified amount and split a portion of the policy benefits with their designated beneficiary. Our investment in 
these corporate-owned life insurance policies were recorded at their cash surrender value, which approximates fair value at the balance 
sheet date. In the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the balance sheet date, the cash surrender value of $0.9 million for the remaining 
policies were held in “Other non-current assets,” and the present value of future proceeds owed to those executives' designated 
beneficiary of $0.1 million, which approximates fair value, were recorded within "Other non-current liabilities" in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets at the balance sheet date. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

We have not entered into any off-balance sheet arrangements that have had or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect 
on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures, 
or capital resources. 

Contractual Obligations 

The following table provides aggregate information regarding our contractual obligations as of March 31, 2020. 

  (In thousands) 
Operating leases (1) 
Finance leases 
Asset retirement obligation 
Total contractual obligations (2) 

    Total 
   $ 

          2021 

20,658       $ 
57          
170          
20,885       $ 

   $ 

      2022-2023       2024-2025       Thereafter     
3,901    
—    
14    
3,915   

7,062       $ 
26          
25          
7,113       $ 

4,768       $ 
2          
—          
4,770       $ 

4,927       $ 
29          
131          
5,087       $ 

(1) Operating lease obligations are presented net of contractually binding sub-lease arrangements. Additional information regarding 

our operating lease obligations is contained in Note 6, Leases. 

(2) At March 31, 2020, we had a $0.6 million liability reserve for unrecognized income tax positions which is not reflected in the table 
above. The timing of potential cash outflows related to the unrecognized tax positions is not reasonably determinable and therefore, 
is not scheduled. Substantially all of this reserve is included in Other non-current liabilities. Additional information regarding 
unrecognized tax positions is provided in Note 9, Income Taxes. 

We believe that cash on hand, funds from operations, and access to capital markets will provide adequate funds to finance capital 
spending and working capital needs and to service our obligations and other commitments arising during the foreseeable future. 

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Critical Accounting Policies 

MD&A is based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted 
accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make significant estimates and judgments that affect 
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We 
regularly evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, investments, intangible assets, income taxes, 
restructuring, contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we 
believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values 
of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. 

Our most significant accounting policies relate to the sale, purchase, and promotion of our products and services. The policies 
discussed below are considered by management to be critical to an understanding of our Consolidated Financial Statements because 
their application places the most significant demands on management's judgment, with financial reporting results relying on estimation 
about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Specific risks for these critical accounting policies are described in the 
following paragraphs. 

For all of these policies, management cautions that future events rarely develop exactly as forecasted, and the best estimates routinely 
require adjustment.   

Reclassification. Certain prior year balances have been reclassed to conform to the current year presentation. Specifically, we 
reclassed certain employee benefit obligations from current to non-current liabilities.   

Revenue recognition. On April 1, 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), using 
the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not completed as of the adoption date. Results for reporting 
periods beginning after the adoption date are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to 
be reported in accordance with our historic accounting under prior guidance. 

Revenue recognition under Topic 606 

Our customary business practice is to enter into legally enforceable written contracts with our customers. The majority of our contracts 
are governed by a master service agreement between us and the customer, which sets forth the general terms and conditions of any 
individual contract between the parties, which is then supplemented by a customer order to specify the different goods and services, 
the associated prices, and any additional terms for an individual contract. Performance obligations specific to each individual contract 
are defined within the terms of each order. Each performance obligation is identified based on the goods and services that will be 
transferred to our customer that are both capable of being distinct and are distinct within the context of the contract. The transaction 
price is determined based on the consideration to which we will be entitled and expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or 
services to the customer. Typically, our contracts do not provide our customer with any right of return or refund; we do not constrain 
the contract price as it is probable that there will not be a significant revenue reversal due to a return or refund. 

Typically our customer contracts contain one or more of the following goods or services which constitute performance obligations. 

Our software licenses typically provide for a perpetual right to use our software. Generally, our contracts do not provide significant 
services of integration and customization and installation services are not required to be purchased directly from us. The software is 
delivered before related services are provided and is functional without professional services, updates and technical support. We have 
concluded that the software license is distinct as the customer can benefit from the software on its own. Software revenue is typically 
recognized when the software is delivered or made available for download to the customer. 

Revenue for hardware sales is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer and when obligations that affect the customer's 
final acceptance of the arrangement have been fulfilled. Hardware is purchased from suppliers and provided to the end-user customers 
via drop-ship or from inventory. We are responsible for negotiating the price both with the supplier and the customer, payment to the 
supplier, establishing payment terms and product returns with the customer, and bearing the credit risk if the customer does not pay 
for the goods. As the principal contact with the customer, we recognize revenue and cost of goods sold when we are notified by the 
supplier that the product has been shipped. In certain limited instances, as shipping terms dictate, revenue is recognized upon receipt at 
the point of destination or upon installation at the customer site. 

Support and maintenance revenue is derived from providing telephone and on-line technical support services, bug fixes, and 
unspecified software updates and upgrades to customers on a when-and-if-available basis. These services represent a stand-ready 
obligation that is concurrently delivered and has the same pattern of transfer to the customer; we account for these support and 
maintenance services as a single performance obligation recognized over the term of the maintenance agreement.   

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Our subscription service revenue is comprised of fees for contracts that provide customers a right to access our software for a 
subscribed period. We do not provide the customer the contractual right to license the software at any time outside of the subscription 
period under these contracts. The customer can only benefit from the software and software maintenance when provided the right to 
access the software. Accordingly, each of the rights to access the software, the maintenance services, and any hosting services is not 
considered a distinct performance obligation in the context of the contract and should be combined into a single performance 
obligation to be recognized over the contract period. The Company recognizes subscription revenue over a one-month period based on 
the typical monthly invoicing and renewal cycle in accordance with our customer agreement terms.   

Professional services revenues primarily consist of fees for consulting, installation, integration and training and are generally 
recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the professional services as the services 
are being performed. Professional services can be provided by internal or external providers, do not significantly affect the customer’s 
ability to access or use other provided goods or services, and provide a measure of benefit beyond that of other promised goods or 
services in the contract. As a result, professional services are considered distinct in the context of the contract and represent a separate 
performance obligation. Professional services that are billed on a time and materials basis are recognized over time as the services are 
performed. For contracts billed on a fixed price basis, revenue is recognized over time using an input method based on labor hours 
expended to date relative to the total labor hours expected to be required to satisfy the related performance obligation. 

We use the market approach to drive standalone selling price ("SSP") by maximizing observable data points (in the form of recently 
executed customer contracts) to determine the price customers are willing to pay for the goods and services transferred. If the contract 
contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to that performance obligation. Contracts that contain 
multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation based on a relative SSP 
basis. 

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recognized as revenue and the related costs are recognized in cost of goods sold. 
Revenue is recorded net of any applicable taxes collected and remitted to governmental agencies. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability or 
unwillingness of our customers to make required payments. These allowances are based on both recent trends of certain customers 
estimated to be a greater credit risk, as well as historic trends of the entire customer pool. If the financial condition of our customers 
were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. To mitigate 
this credit risk we perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers. 

Customer credit allowance. We maintain allowances for estimated customer credits. Credits are typically due to the timing or amount 
of customer invoices processed for specific services, including professional and subscription, and maintenance coverage. In many 
cases, there has not been clear or timely communication of the need to adjust coverage or service at a location in advance of when we 
invoice for the associated coverage or service. We will issue a credit after agreeing to the service or coverage adjustment as requested 
by the customer within the terms of our contract.   

Inventories. Our inventories are comprised of finished goods. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, net of related 
reserves. The cost of inventory is computed using a weighted-average method. Our inventory is monitored to ensure appropriate 
valuation. Adjustments of inventories to the lower of cost or market, if necessary, are based upon contractual provisions such as 
turnover and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If assumptions about future demand change and/or actual 
market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional adjustments to inventory valuations may be 
required. We provide a reserve for obsolescence, which is calculated based on several factors including an analysis of historical sales 
of products and the age of the inventory. Actual amounts could be different from those estimated. 

Income Taxes. Income tax expense includes U.S. and foreign income taxes and is based on reported income before income taxes. We 
recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax 
basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in 
the periods in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are anticipated to be settled or realized. 

We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that 
some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination as to whether a deferred tax asset will be realized is 
made on a jurisdictional basis and is based on the evaluation of positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes historical 
taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversal of existing temporary differences and the 
implementation of tax planning strategies. 

We recorded a valuation allowance of $66.8 million as of March 31, 2020 and $57.9 million as of March 31, 2019, related to 
substantially all of our deferred income tax assets in jurisdictions where there is uncertainty as to the ultimate realization of a benefit 
from those assets. In the event that we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of our 

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net recorded amount, an adjustment to the tax valuation allowance would decrease tax expense in the period such determination was 
made. 

We recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on 
examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized from uncertain tax 
positions are measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate 
settlement. No tax benefits are recognized for positions that do not meet this threshold. Interest related to uncertain tax positions is 
recognized as part of the provision for income taxes and is accrued beginning in the period that such interest would be applicable 
under relevant tax law until such time that the related tax benefits are recognized. Our income taxes are described further in Note 9, 
Income Taxes. 

Leases. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. Operating leases are presented as Right-of-Use (“ROU”) 
assets and the corresponding lease liabilities are included in operating lease liabilities – current and operating lease liabilities – 
non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net and corresponding 
liabilities are included in finance lease obligations – current and non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. ROU assets represent 
our right to use the underlying asset and lease liabilities represent our obligation for lease payments in exchange for the ability to use 
the asset for the duration of the lease term.   

ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date and determined suing the present value of the remaining lease 
payments over the lease term. We use an incremental borrowing rate based on estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing 
since our leases do not include an implicit interest rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate considers market data, actual lease 
economic environment, and actual lease term at commencement date. The lease term may include options to extend when it is 
reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. ROU assets include lease payments made, and excludes any incentives received or 
initial direct costs incurred. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.   

We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components which we account for as a single lease component. We also have 
leases which include variable lease payments, which are expensed as incurred. Our variable lease payments are not based on an index 
or rate and therefore are exclude from the calculation of lease liabilities. We have elected to not recognize short term leases that have a 
term of twelve months or less as ROU assets or lease liabilities. Our short-term leases are not material and do not have a material 
impact on our ROU assets or lease liabilities. Additionally, we do not have any covenants, residual value guarantees, or related party 
transactions associated with our lease agreements.       

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value of the 
net assets of acquired companies. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis, or in interim periods if indicators of potential 
impairment exist. The Company is also required to compare the fair values of other indefinite-lived intangible assets to their carrying 
amounts at least annually, or when current events and circumstances require an interim assessment. If the carrying amount of an 
indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. 

Restructuring Charges. We recognize restructuring charges when a plan that materially changes the scope of our business, or the 
manner in which that business is conducted, is adopted and communicated to the impacted parties, and the expenses have been 
incurred or are reasonably estimable. Our restructuring reserves principally include estimates related to employee separation costs and 
the consolidation and impairment of facilities that will no longer be used in continuing operations. Actual amounts could be different 
from those estimated. Facility reserves are calculated using a present value of future minimum lease payments, offset by an estimate 
for future sublease income provided by external brokers. Present value is calculated using a credit-adjusted risk-free rate with a 
maturity equivalent to the lease term.   

Share-Based Compensation. We have a stock incentive plan under which we may grant non-qualified stock options, incentive stock 
options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights, time-vested restricted shares, restricted share units, performance-vested restricted 
shares, and performance shares. Shares issued pursuant to awards under this plan may be made out of treasury or authorized but 
unissued shares. 

We record compensation expense related to stock options, stock-settled stock appreciation rights, restricted shares, and performance 
shares granted to certain employees and non-employee directors based on the fair value of the awards on the grant date. The fair value 
of restricted share and performance share awards is based on the closing price of our common shares on the grant date. The fair value 
of stock option and stock-settled appreciation right awards is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option 
pricing model, which includes assumptions regarding the risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, life of the award, and the volatility of 
our common shares. The fair value for stock-settled appreciation right awards tied to a market condition are estimated using the 
Lattice option pricing model which utilizes a binomial tree to forecast option pricing. Forfeitures of awards are recognized as they 
occur. Additional information regarding the assumptions used to value share-based compensation awards is provided in Note 13, 
Share-Based Compensation. 

Capitalized Software Development Costs. The capitalization of software development cost for external use begins when a product’s 
technological feasibility has been established. Capitalization ends when the resulting product is available for general market release. 
Amortization of the capitalized software is classified within products cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

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For each capitalized software product, the annual amortization is equal to the greater of: (i) the amount computed using the ratio that 
the software product’s current fiscal year gross revenue bears to the total current fiscal year and anticipated future gross revenues for 
that product or (ii) the amount computed based on straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, 
which is a range between three and eight years. The amount by which unamortized software costs exceeds the net realizable value, if 
any, is recognized as a charge to income in the period it is determined. We did not capitalize any software development costs during 
fiscal 2020. We capitalized approximately $2.0 million and $8.2 million during fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization of 
developed capitalized software was $12.6 million, $12.6 million and $10.0 million during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, the world pandemic related to COVID-19 and the resulting global economic environment 
impacted the expected growth of revenue related to our rGuest suite of products. The unamortized costs exceeded the net realizable 
value resulting in a charge to income during the fiscal year. Additional information regarding our intangible assets is provided in Note 
5, Intangible Assets and Software Development Costs. 

Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2020-03, Codification Improvements to 
Financial Instruments. ASU 2020-03 provides clarifications for questions and comments received regarding how changes to specific 
guidance related to financial instruments as a result of ASU No. 2016-13 interacts with other areas of the codification. The guidance 
was effective upon issuance of the ASU and correlates to the adoption of each of the applicable ASUs. Consistent with the 
documentation below, we are still assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and will apply applicable changes from ASU 
2020-03 in the period of adoption. 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 
2019-12 removes certain exceptions previously allowed in the standard and simplifies the accounting for income taxes by providing 
additional guidance for certain tax situations. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including 
interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption (including early adoption in any interim period) permitted. We do not 
believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.   

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, 
Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. ASU 2019-04 provides corrections, updates and 
clarifications to the previously issued updates ASU 2016-13, ASU 2017-12 and ASU 2016-01. Various areas of the codification were 
impacted from the update. The standard follows the effective dates of the previously issued ASUs, unless an entity has already early 
adopted the previous ASUs, in which case the effective date will vary according to each specific ASU adoption. Consistent with the 
documentation below, we are still assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, and the other two ASUs affected by ASU 
2019-04 are not applicable to us. We are currently reviewing this standard to assess the impact on our future consolidated financial 
statements. 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): 
Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 
2018-15 addresses the treatment of implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The update does 
not impact the accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The update is effective for annual 
periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption (including 
early adoption in any interim period) permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our 
consolidated financial statements. 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the 
Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2018-13 addresses the required disclosures around fair value 
measurement. The disclosure requirements of the reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, the policy for timing transfers 
between levels, and the valuation process for Level 3 measurements have been removed. Certain modifications were made to required 
disclosures and additional requirements were established. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 
2019, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this 
guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). ASU 
2018-02 addresses the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate on items within accumulated other comprehensive 
income or loss due to the enactment of the Tax Act on December 22, 2017. The new standard is effective for annual periods, and for 
interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We have adopted this 
standard as of April 1, 2019. While we have elected to reclassify any amount out of other comprehensive income, we do not have any 
amounts to reclassify and therefore the adoption had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.   

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill 
Impairment. ASU No. 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and requires goodwill impairment to be measured as 

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the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of its goodwill. The 
ASU is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. While we are 
still assessing the impact of this standard, we do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our 
consolidated financial statements. 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326). This new standard changes the 
impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. Entities will be required to use a model that will result in the 
earlier recognition of allowances for losses for trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans, and other 
instruments. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than as 
reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. The new standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within 
those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently reviewing this standard to 
assess the impact on our future consolidated financial statements. 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities 
for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Unlike Accounting Standard Codification Topic 840 (“Topic 840”), which 
requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet, the new guidance requires both types of leases to be recognized on 
the balance sheet. The most prominent change for lessees is the requirement to recognize both Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease 
liabilities for leases classified as operating leases under Topic 840. We adopted Topic 842 as of April 1, 2019 using the current period 
adjustment method of adoption. Refer to Note 6, Leases for further details.   

Management continually evaluates the potential impact, if any, of all recent accounting pronouncements on our consolidated financial 
statements or related disclosures and, if significant, makes the appropriate disclosures required by such new accounting 
pronouncements. 

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. 

We have assets, liabilities, and cash flows in foreign currencies creating foreign exchange risk. We sell products and services 
internationally and enter into transactions denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, we are subject to the variability that arises 
from exchange rate movements. For the fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, revenue from international operations was 9%, 9% and 8%, 
respectively of total revenue. The effects of foreign currency on operating results did not have a material impact on our results of 
operations for the 2020, 2019 and 2018 fiscal years. Fluctuations in the value of other currencies, particularly the Indian Rupee, could 
materially impact our revenue, expenses, operating profit and net income. 

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Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data. 

Agilysys, Inc. and Subsidiaries 

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K 

Year Ended March 31, 2020 
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Grant Thornton LLP 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and 2019 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Board of Directors and Shareholders 
Agilysys, Inc. 

Opinion on the financial statements 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Agilysys, Inc. (an Ohio corporation) and subsidiaries (the 
“Company”) as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, shareholders’ 
equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2020, and the related notes and financial statement 
schedule included under Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements 
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its 
operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(“PCAOB”), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020, based on criteria established in the 2013 
Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(“COSO”), and our report dated May 22, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion. 

Change in Accounting Principle 

As discussed in Note 2 to the financial statements, the Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of April 1, 2019 
due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification Topic 842, Leases.   

Basis for opinion 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to 
be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and 
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit 
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. 
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to 
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence 
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used 
and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe 
that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. 

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP 

We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016. 

Atlanta, Georgia 
May 22, 2020 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Board of Directors and Shareholders 
Agilysys, Inc. 

Opinion on internal control over financial reporting 

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Agilysys, Inc. (an Ohio corporation) and subsidiaries (the “Company”) 
as of March 31, 2020, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of 
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, 
effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020, based on criteria established in the 2013 Internal 
Control-Integrated Framework issued by COSO. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) 
(“PCAOB”), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended March 31, 2020, and our report dated 
May 22, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. 

Basis for opinion 

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of 
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control 
over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based 
on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the 
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission and the PCAOB. 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit 
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. 
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness 
exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such 
other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our 
opinion. 

Definition and limitations of internal control over financial reporting 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of 
financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting 
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the 
maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the 
company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in 
accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding 
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect 
on the financial statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections 
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in 
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

/s/ GRANT THORNTON LLP 

Atlanta, Georgia 
May 22, 2020 

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AGILYSYS, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 

(In thousands, except share data) 
ASSETS 
Current assets: 

Cash and cash equivalents 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,634 
      and $788, respectively 
Contract assets 
Inventories 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 

Total current assets 

Property and equipment, net 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 
Goodwill 
Intangible assets, net 
Software development costs, net 
Deferred income taxes, non-current 
Other non-current assets 
Total assets 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 
Current liabilities: 

Accounts payable 
Contract liabilities 
Accrued liabilities 
Operating lease liabilities, current 
Finance lease obligations, current 

Total current liabilities 
Deferred income taxes, non-current 
Operating lease liabilities, non-current 
Finance lease obligations, non-current 
Other non-current liabilities 
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 11) 
Shareholders' equity: 

Common shares, without par value, at $0.30 stated value; 80,000,000 
      shares authorized; 31,606,831 shares issued; and 23,609,398 
      and 23,501,193 shares outstanding at March 31, 2020 
      and March 31, 2019, respectively 
Treasury shares, 7,997,433 and 8,105,638 at March 31, 2020 
      and March 31, 2019, respectively 
Capital in excess of stated value 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 

Total shareholders' equity 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity 

As of March 31, 

2020 

2019 

    $ 

46,653        $ 

40,771    

35,869           
2,125           
3,887           
4,874           
93,408           
12,230           
13,829           
19,622           
8,400           
—           
764           
6,309           
154,562        $ 

13,403        $ 
42,244           
9,033           
4,719           
24           
69,423           
880           
10,617           
25           
1,860           

27,000    
2,921    
2,044    
6,272    
79,008    
15,838    
—    
19,622    
8,438    
34,567    
443    
5,675    
163,591    

4,718    
38,669    
14,406    
—    
22    
57,815    
861    
—    
35    
4,258    

9,482           

9,482    

(2,401 ) 
5,491           
58,984           
201           
71,757           
154,562        $ 

(2,433 ) 
781    
93,051    
(259 ) 
100,622    
163,591   

    $ 

    $ 

    $ 

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AGILYSYS, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 

(In thousands, except per share data) 

Net revenue: 
Products 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 
Total net revenue 
Cost of goods sold: 
Products (inclusive of developed technology amortization) 
Support, maintenance and subscription services 
Professional services 

Total cost of goods sold 

Gross profit 
Gross profit margin 
Operating expenses: 
Product development 
Sales and marketing 
General and administrative 
Depreciation of fixed assets 
Amortization of intangibles 
Impairments 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements, net 

Total operating expense 

Operating loss 
Other (income) expense: 
Interest income 
Interest expense 
Other expense (income), net 
Loss before taxes 
Income tax expense (benefit) 
Net loss 

Year Ended 
March 31, 
2019 

2018 

2020 

    $ 

44,230        $ 
83,680           
32,847           
160,757           

39,003        $ 
75,496           
26,343           
140,842           

33,699    
69,068    
24,593    
127,360    

36,427           
19,248           
24,130           
79,805           
80,952           
50.4 %       

41,463           
19,864           
24,374           
2,574           
2,541           
23,740           
582           
(125 )        
115,013           
(34,061 )        

(380 )        
9           
176           
(33,866 )        
201           
(34,067 )     $ 

31,811           
15,895           
19,256           
66,962           
73,880           
52.5 %       

37,817           
19,646           
23,118           
2,504           
2,567           
-           
1,168           
141           
86,961           
(13,081 )        

(339 )        
10           
191           
(12,943 )        
221           
(13,164 )     $ 

26,381    
16,688    
19,874    
62,943    
64,417    
50.6 % 

27,936    
18,075    
24,028    
2,631    
1,879    
-    
1,798    
150    
76,497    
(12,080 ) 

(98 ) 
10    
(391 ) 
(11,601 ) 
(3,251 ) 
(8,350 ) 

    $ 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 

23,233           

23,037           

22,801    

Net loss per share - basic and diluted: 

    $ 

(1.47 )     $ 

(0.57 )     $ 

(0.37 ) 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS 

(In thousands) 

Net loss 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: 

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustments 

Total comprehensive loss 

Year Ended 
March 31, 
2019 

2020 

2018 

   $ 

(34,067 )    $ 

(13,164 )    $ 

(8,350 ) 

   $ 

460          
(33,607 )    $ 

(4 )       
(13,168 )    $ 

(51 ) 
(8,401 ) 

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AGILYSYS, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 

(In thousands) 
Operating activities 
Net loss 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: 

Year Ended 
March 31, 
2019 

2020 

2018 

    $ 

(34,067 )    $ 

(13,164 )     $ 

(8,350 ) 

Impairments 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property & equipment 
Depreciation 
Amortization of intangibles 
Amortization of developed technology 
Deferred income taxes 
Share-based compensation 

Accounts receivable 
Contract assets 
Inventories 
Prepaid expense and other current assets 
Accounts payable 
Contract liabilities 
Accrued liabilities 
Income taxes payable 
Other changes, net 

Net cash provided by operating activities 
Investing activities 

Capital expenditures 
Capitalized software development costs 
Additional (investments in) corporate-owned life insurance policies 

Net cash used in investing activities 
Financing activities 

Repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding 
Principal payments under long-term obligations 

Net cash used in financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 

    $ 

23,740          
(5 )       
2,574          
2,541          
12,561          
(356 )       
5,205          
(8,974 )       
794          
(1,830 )       
1,545          
8,585          
3,563          
(4,227 )       
(153 )       
(921 )       
10,575          

(3,420 )       
—          
(27 )       
(3,447 )       

(1,092 )       
(24 )       
(1,116 )       
(130 )       
5,882          
40,771          
46,653       $ 

—           
17           
2,504           
2,567           
12,602           
309           
4,376           
(7,536 )        
1,662           
(50 )        
(1,158 )        
(3,512 )        
4,845           
5,029           
(564 )        
(686 )        
7,241           

(3,318 )        
(2,189 )        
(27 )        
(5,534 )        

(647 )        
(120 )        
(767 )        
(112 )        
828           
39,943           
40,771        $ 

—    
—    
2,631    
1,879    
10,016    
(3,085 ) 
4,688    
(719 ) 
—    
229    
1,485    
130    
(2,448 ) 
653    
(19 ) 
(216 ) 
6,874    

(6,140 ) 
(8,918 ) 
(27 ) 
(15,085 ) 

(1,171 ) 
(124 ) 
(1,295 ) 
194    
(9,312 ) 
49,255    
39,943   

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AGILYSYS, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 

(In thousands, except share data) 
Balance at March 31, 2017 
Cumulative effect of change in 
      accounting policy 
Share based compensation 
Restricted shares issued, net 
Shares issued upon exercise of 
      stock options and SSARs 
Shares withheld for taxes upon 
      exercise of stock options, SSARs 
      or vesting of restricted shares 
Net loss 
Unrealized translation adjustment 
Balance at March 31, 2018 
Cumulative effect of change in 
      accounting policy 
Share based compensation 
Restricted shares issued, net 
Shares issued upon exercise of 
      stock options and SSARs 
Shares withheld for taxes upon 
      exercise of stock options, SSARs 
      or vesting of restricted shares 
Net loss 
Unrealized translation adjustments 
Balance at March 31, 2019 
Share based compensation 
Restricted shares issued, net 
Shares issued upon exercise of 
      stock options and SSARs 
Shares withheld for taxes upon 
      exercise of stock options, SSARs 
      or vesting of restricted shares 
Net loss 
Unrealized translation adjustments 
Balance at March 31, 2020 

Common Shares 

Issued 

In Treasury 

Stated 
Stated 
value        
value         Shares        
    Shares        
      31,607       $  9,482           (8,397 )    $  (2,519 )    $ 

Retained 
earnings        
(5,782 )    $  112,692       $ 

      Capital in          
       excess of           
stated 
value 

          Accumulated           
other 
comprehensive 
income (loss)         Total 

—          
—          
—          

—          
—          
—          

—          
—          
213          

—          
—          
64          

741          
4,463          
(64 )       

(741 )       
—          
—          

(204 )    $ 113,669    

—          
—    
—           4,463    
—    
—          

—          

—          

8          

2          

(2 )       

—          

—          

—    

—          
—          
—          

(33 )       
—          
—          
      31,607       $  9,482           (8,283 )    $  (2,486 )    $ 

(107 )       
—          
—          

—          
—          
—          

(1,267 )       
—          
—          

—          
(8,350 )       
—          
(1,911 )    $  103,601       $ 

—          
—          
—          

—          
—          
—          

—          
—          
180          

—          
—          
54          

—          
3,971          
(54 )       

2,614          
—          
—          

—           (1,300 ) 
—           (8,350 ) 
(51 )       
(51 ) 
(255 )    $ 108,431    

—           2,614    
—           3,971    
—    
—          

—          

—          

60          

18          

(18 )       

—          

—          

—    

—          
—          
—          

—          
—          
—          

(19 )       
—          
—          
      31,607       $  9,482           (8,105 )    $  (2,433 )    $ 
—          
41          

(62 )       
—          
—          

—          
140          

—          
—          

—          
—          

(1,207 )       
—          
—          
781       $ 
5,682          
(41 )       

—          
(13,164 )       
—          
93,051       $ 
—          
—          

—           (1,226 ) 
—          (13,164 ) 
(4 ) 
(4 )       
(259 )    $ 100,622    
—           5,682    
—    
—          

—          

—          

21          

6          

(6 )       

—          

—          

—    

—          
—          
—          

(15 )       
—          
—          
      31,607       $  9,482           (7,997 )    $  (2,401 )    $ 

(53 )       
—          
—          

—          
—          
—          

(925 )       
—          
—          
5,491       $ 

—          
(34,067 )       
—          
58,984       $ 

—          
(940 ) 
—          (34,067 ) 
460          
460    
201       $  71,757   

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Agilysys, Inc. and Subsidiaries 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 
(Table amounts in thousands, except per share data) 

1. Nature of Operations 

Agilysys has been a leader in hospitality software for more than 40 years, delivering innovative guest-centric technology solutions for 
gaming, hotels, resorts and cruise, corporate foodservice management, restaurants, universities, stadia, airport foodservice and 
healthcare. Agilysys offers the most comprehensive solutions in the industry, including point of sale (POS), property management 
systems (PMS), inventory and procurement, payments, and related applications, to manage the entire guest journey. 

The Company has just one reportable segment serving the global hospitality industry. Agilysys operates across North America, 
Europe, Asia-Pacific, and India with headquarters located in Alpharetta, GA. 

Reference herein to any particular year or quarter refers to periods within the fiscal year ended March 31. For example, fiscal 2020 
refers to the fiscal year ended March 31, 2020. 

COVID-19 Pandemic 

During the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2020, concerns related to the spread of novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) began to create 
global business disruptions as well as disruptions in our operations and cause potential negative impacts on our revenues and other 
financial results. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. The extent to which 
COVID-19 will impact our financial condition or results of operations is currently uncertain and depends on various factors, including 
the impact on our customers, partners, and vendors and on the operation of the global markets in general. Because an increasing 
portion of our business is based on a subscription model, the effect of COVID-19 on our results of operations may also not be fully 
reflected for some time. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on our business as of March 31, 2020, and the twelve 
month period then ended. As a result, we recorded impairments of our capitalized software development costs and certain internal use 
software as of the balance sheet date due to triggering events identified as of year-end. We also increased our allowance for doubtful 
accounts and our customer credit allowance due to the direct negative impact on our customers as of year-end.   

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

Principles of consolidation. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Agilysys, Inc. and subsidiaries. Investments 
in affiliated companies are accounted for by the equity or cost method, as appropriate. All inter-company accounts have been 
eliminated. 

Use of estimates. Preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles 
(“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of 
assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported 
periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In particular, the economic disruption related to the COVID-19 pandemic 
had a material adverse impact on our results for the year ended March 31, 2020, and we expect it to continue to have a material 
adverse impact on our results. As such, this annual period, as well as upcoming interim periods, are unlikely to be comparable to past 
performance or indicative of future performance.   

Cash and cash equivalents. We consider all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity from date of acquisition of 
three months or less to be cash equivalents. Other highly liquid investments considered cash equivalents with no established maturity 
date are fully redeemable on demand (without penalty) with settlement of principal and accrued interest on the following business day 
after instruction to redeem. Such investments are readily convertible to cash with no penalty and can include certificates of deposit, 
commercial paper, treasury bills, money market funds and other investments. 

Allowance for doubtful accounts. We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability or 
unwillingness of our customers to make required payments. These allowances are based on both recent trends of certain customers 
estimated to be a greater credit risk as well as historic trends of the entire customer pool. If the financial condition of our customers 
were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. To mitigate 
this credit risk we perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers. 

Customer credit allowance. We maintain allowances for estimated customer credits. Credits are typically due to the timing or amount 
of customer invoices processed for specific services, including professional and subscription, and maintenance coverage. In many 
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invoice for the associated coverage or service. We will issue a credit after agreeing to the service or coverage adjustment as requested 
by the customer within the terms of our contract.   

Inventories. Our inventories are comprised of finished goods. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, net of 
related reserves. The cost of inventory is computed using a weighted-average method. Our inventory is monitored to ensure 
appropriate valuation. Adjustments of inventories to the lower of cost or net realizable value, if necessary, are based upon contractual 
provisions such as turnover and assumptions about future demand and market conditions. If assumptions about future demand change 
and/or actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional adjustments to inventory valuations 
may be required. We provide a reserve for obsolescence, which is calculated based on several factors, including an analysis of 
historical sales of products and the age of the inventory. Actual amounts could be different from those estimated. 

Leases. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at inception. Operating leases are presented as Right-of-Use (“ROU”) 
assets and the corresponding lease liabilities are included in operating lease liabilities – current and operating lease liabilities – 
non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. Finance leases are included in property and equipment, net and corresponding 
liabilities are included in finance lease obligations – current and non-current on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. ROU assets represent 
our right to use the underlying asset, and lease liabilities represent our obligation for lease payments in exchange for the ability to use 
the asset for the duration of the lease term.   

ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date and determined using the present value of the remaining lease 
payments over the lease term. We use an incremental borrowing rate based on estimated rate of interest for collateralized borrowing 
since our leases do not include an implicit interest rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate considers market data, actual lease 
economic environment, and actual lease term at commencement date. The lease term may include options to extend when it is 
reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. ROU assets include lease payments made in advance, and excludes any incentives 
received or initial direct costs incurred. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.   

We have lease agreements with lease and non-lease components which we account for as a single lease component. We also have 
leases which include variable lease payments, which are expensed as incurred. Our variable lease payments are not based on an index 
or rate and therefore are excluded from the calculation of lease liabilities. We have elected to not recognize short term leases that have 
a term of twelve months or less as ROU assets or lease liabilities. Our short-term leases are not material and do not have a material 
impact on our ROU assets or lease liabilities. Additionally, we do not have any covenants, residual value guarantees, or related party 
transactions associated with our lease agreements. 

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets. Goodwill represents the excess purchase price paid over the fair value of the 
net assets of acquired companies. The carrying amount of goodwill was $19.6 million as of March 31, 2020 and 2019. Goodwill is 
tested for impairment on an annual basis, or in interim periods if indicators of potential impairment exist. The Company evaluates 
whether goodwill is impaired by comparing its market capitalization based on its closing stock price (Level 1 input) to the book value 
of its equity on the annual evaluation date. Based on testing performed, the Company concluded that no impairment of its goodwill 
has occurred for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. 

The Company is also required to compare the fair values of other indefinite-lived intangible assets to their carrying amounts at least 
annually, or when current events and circumstances require an interim assessment. If the carrying amount of an indefinite-lived 
intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized. 

Intangible assets. Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are primarily amortized using the straight-line method over the 
estimated economic lives of the assets. Our finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over periods between two and eight years. 
Customer relationships are amortized over estimated useful lives between two and seven years; non-competition agreements are 
amortized over estimated useful lives between two and eight years; developed technology is amortized over estimated useful lives 
between three and eight years; supplier relationships are amortized over estimated useful lives between two and eight years. 

Long-lived assets. Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized. Minor 
replacements, maintenance, repairs, and reengineering costs are expensed as incurred. When assets are sold or otherwise disposed of, 
the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is recognized. 

Depreciation and amortization are provided in amounts sufficient to amortize the cost of the assets, including assets recorded under 
finance leases, which make up less than one percent of total assets, over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. 
The estimated useful lives for depreciation and amortization are as follows: buildings and building improvements - 7 to 30 years; 
furniture - 7 to 10 years; equipment - 3 to 10 years; software - 3 to 10 years; and leasehold improvements over the shorter of the 
economic life or the lease term. Internal use software costs are expensed or capitalized depending on the project stage. Amounts 
capitalized are amortized over the estimated useful lives of the software, ranging from 3 to 10 years, beginning with the project's 
completion. Depreciation for capitalized project expenditures does not begin until the underlying project is completed. 

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We evaluate the recoverability of our long-lived assets whenever changes in circumstances or events may indicate that the carrying 
amounts may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is recognized in the event the carrying value of the assets exceeds the future 
undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets. Our long-lived assets and impairments considerations are discussed further in 
Note 4, Property and Equipment, net. 

Foreign currency translation. The financial statements of our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting 
purposes. The assets and liabilities of foreign operations whose functional currencies are not in U.S. dollars are translated at the 
period-end exchange rates, while revenue and expenses are translated at weighted-average exchange rates during the fiscal year. The 
cumulative translation effects are reflected as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” within shareholders' equity in 
the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Gains and losses on monetary transactions denominated in other than the functional currency of an 
operation are reflected within “Other (income) expenses, net” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Foreign currency gains 
and losses from changes in exchange rates have not been material to our consolidated operating results. 

Revenue recognition. We derive revenue from the sale of products (i.e., software, third party hardware and operating systems), 
support, maintenance and subscription services and professional services. For the fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018, revenue from 
international operations was 9%, 9% and 8%, respectively of total revenue. Our customer base is highly fragmented. 

On April 1, 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), using the modified 
retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not completed as of the adoption date. Results for reporting periods 
beginning after the adoption date are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be 
reported in accordance with our historic accounting under prior guidance. 

Revenue recognition under Topic 606 

Our customary business practice is to enter into legally enforceable written contracts with our customers. The majority of our contracts 
are governed by a master service agreement between us and the customer, which sets forth the general terms and conditions of any 
individual contract between the parties, which is then supplemented by a customer order to specify the different goods and services, 
the associated prices, and any additional terms for an individual contract. Performance obligations specific to each individual contract 
are defined within the terms of each order. Each performance obligation is identified based on the goods and services that will be 
transferred to our customer that are both capable of being distinct and are distinct within the context of the contract. The transaction 
price is determined based on the consideration to which we will be entitled and expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods or 
services to the customer. Typically, our contracts do not provide our customer with any right of return or refund; we do not constrain 
the contract price as it is probable that there will not be a significant revenue reversal due to a return or refund. 

Typically, our customer contracts contain one or more of the following goods or services which constitute performance obligations. 

Our software licenses typically provide for a perpetual right to use our software. Generally, our contracts do not provide significant 
services of integration and customization and installation services are not required to be purchased directly from us. The software is 
delivered before related services are provided and is functional without professional services, updates and technical support. We have 
concluded that the software license is distinct as the customer can benefit from the software on its own. Software revenue is typically 
recognized when the software is delivered or made available for download to the customer. 

Revenue for hardware sales is recognized when the product is shipped to the customer and when obligations that affect the customer's 
final acceptance of the arrangement have been fulfilled. Hardware is purchased from suppliers and provided to the end-user customers 
via drop-ship or from inventory. We are responsible for negotiating price both with the supplier and the customer, payment to the 
supplier, establishing payment terms and product returns with the customer, and we bear the credit risk if the customer does not pay 
for the goods. As the principal contact with the customer, we recognize revenue and cost of goods sold when we ship or are notified 
by the supplier that the product has been shipped. In certain limited instances, as shipping terms dictate, revenue is recognized upon 
receipt at the point of destination or upon installation at the customer site. 

Support and maintenance revenue is derived from providing telephone and on-line technical support services, bug fixes, and 
unspecified software updates and upgrades to customers on a when-and-if-available basis. These services represent a stand-ready 
obligation that is concurrently delivered and has the same pattern of transfer to the customer; we account for these support and 
maintenance services as a single performance obligation recognized over the term of the maintenance agreement. 

Our subscription service revenue is comprised of fees for contracts that provide customers a right to access our software for a 
subscribed period. We do not provide the customer the contractual right to license the software at any time outside of the subscription 
period under these contracts. The customer can only benefit from the software and software maintenance when provided the right to 
access the software. Accordingly, each of the rights to access the software, the maintenance services, and any hosting services is not 
considered a distinct performance obligation in the context of the contract and should be combined into a single performance 

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obligation to be recognized over the contract period. The Company recognizes subscription revenue over a one-month period based on 
the typical monthly invoicing and renewal cycle in accordance with our customer agreement terms.   

Professional services revenues primarily consist of fees for consulting, installation, integration and training and are generally 
recognized over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits of the professional services as the services 
are being performed. Professional services can be provided by internal or external providers, do not significantly affect the customer's 
ability to access or use other provided goods or services, and provide a measure of benefit beyond that of other promised goods or 
services in the contract. As a result, professional services are considered distinct in the context of the contract and represent a separate 
performance obligation. Professional services that are billed on a time and materials basis are recognized over time as the services are 
performed. For contracts billed on a fixed price basis, revenue is recognized over time using an input method based on labor hours 
expended to date relative to the total labor hours expected to be required to satisfy the related performance obligation.   

We use the market approach to derive standalone selling price ("SSP") by maximizing observable data points (in the form of recently 
executed customer contracts) to determine the price customers are willing to pay for the goods and services transferred. If the contract 
contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to that performance obligation. Contracts that contain 
multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation based on a relative SSP 
basis. 

Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recognized as revenue and the related costs are recognized in cost of goods sold. 
Revenue is recorded net of any applicable taxes collected and remitted to governmental agencies. 

Comprehensive (loss) income. Comprehensive (loss) income is the total of net (loss) income, as currently reported under GAAP, plus 
other comprehensive (loss) income. Other comprehensive (loss) income considers the effects of additional transactions and economic 
events that are not required to be recorded in determining net (loss) income, but rather are reported as a separate statement of 
comprehensive (loss) income. 

Fair value measurements. We measure the fair value of financial assets and liabilities on a recurring or non-recurring basis. Financial 
assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared. 
Financial assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event 
occurs. In determining fair value of financial assets and liabilities, we use various valuation techniques. Additional information 
regarding fair value measurements is provided in Note 14, Fair Value Measurements. 

Investments in corporate-owned life insurance policies. Agilysys invests in corporate-owned life insurance policies, for which some 
are endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements. We entered into agreements with certain former executives, whereby we 
must maintain the life insurance policy for a specified amount and split a portion of the policy benefits with their respective designated 
beneficiary. Our investment in these corporate-owned life insurance policies were recorded at their cash surrender value, which 
approximates fair value at the balance sheet date. In the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the balance sheet date, the cash surrender 
value of $0.9 million for the remaining policies were held in “Other non-current assets,” and the present value of future proceeds owed 
to those executives' designated beneficiary of $0.1 million, which approximates fair value, were recorded within "Other non-current 
liabilities." Additional information regarding the investments in corporate-owned life insurance policies is provided in Note 10, 
Employee Benefit Plans. 

Income Taxes. Income tax expense includes U.S. and foreign income taxes and is based on reported income before income taxes. We 
recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax 
basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in 
the periods in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are anticipated to be settled or realized. 

We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that 
some portion, or all, of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination as to whether a deferred tax asset will be realized is 
made on a jurisdictional basis and is based on the evaluation of positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes historical 
taxable income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversal of existing temporary differences and the 
implementation of tax planning strategies. 

We recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on 
examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized from uncertain tax 
positions are measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate 
settlement. No tax benefits are recognized for positions that do not meet this threshold. Interest related to uncertain tax positions is 
recognized as part of the provision for income taxes and is accrued beginning in the period that such interest would be applicable 
under relevant tax law until such time that the related tax benefits are recognized. Our income taxes are described further in Note 9, 
Income Taxes. 

Capitalized Software Development Costs. The capitalization of software development cost for external use begins when a product’s 
technological feasibility has been established. Capitalization ends when the resulting product is available for general market release. 
Amortization of the capitalized software is classified within products cost of goods sold in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. 
For each capitalized software product, the annual amortization is equal to the greater of: (i) the amount computed using the ratio that 

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the software product’s current fiscal year gross revenue bears to the total current fiscal year and anticipated future gross revenues for 
that product or (ii) the amount computed based on straight-line method over the remaining estimated economic life of the product, 
which is a range between three and eight years. Annually, or more frequent as required by triggering events, an analysis of the net 
realizable value of the capitalized software is completed and the amount by which unamortized software costs exceeds the net 
realizable value, if any, is recognized as a charge to income in the period it is determined. See further discussion regarding our 
capitalized software development costs in Note 5, Intangible Assets and Software Development Costs. 

Advertising and Promotion Expense. We expense advertising and promotion expense as incurred. Advertising and promotion expense 
was $2.7 million, $2.0 million and $2.7 million in fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

Reclassification. Certain prior year balances have been reclassed to conform to the current year presentation. Specifically, we 
reclassed certain employee benefit obligations from current to non-current liabilities.   

Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements 

In March 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2020-03, Codification Improvements to 
Financial Instruments. ASU 2020-03 provides clarifications for questions and comments received regarding how changes to specific 
guidance related to financial instruments as a result of ASU No. 2016-13 interacts with other areas of the codification. The guidance 
was effective upon issuance of the ASU and correlates to the adoption of each of the applicable ASUs. Consistent with the 
documentation below, we are still assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13 and will apply applicable changes from ASU 
2020-03 in the period of adoption.   

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes. ASU 
2019-12 removes certain exceptions previously allowed in the standard and simplifies the accounting for income taxes by providing 
additional guidance for certain tax situations. The update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020, including 
interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption (including early adoption in any interim period) permitted. We do not 
believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In April 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-04, Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, 
Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments. ASU 2019-04 provides corrections, updates and 
clarifications to the previously issued updates ASU 2016-13, ASU 2017-12 and ASU 2016-01. Various areas of the codification were 
impacted from the update. The standard follows the effective dates of the previously issued ASUs, unless an entity has already early 
adopted the previous ASUs, in which case the effective date will vary according to each specific ASU adoption. Consistent with the 
documentation below, we are still assessing the impact of the adoption of ASU 2016-13, and the other two ASUs affected by ASU 
2019-04 are not applicable to us. We are currently reviewing this standard to assess the impact on our future consolidated financial 
statements. 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): 
Customer's Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 
2018-15 addresses the treatment of implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The update does 
not impact the accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract. The update is effective for annual 
periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption (including 
early adoption in any interim period) permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our 
consolidated financial statements. 

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the 
Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2018-13 addresses the required disclosures around fair value 
measurement. The disclosure requirements of the reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, the policy for timing transfers 
between levels, and the valuation process for Level 3 measurements have been removed. Certain modifications were made to required 
disclosures and additional requirements were established. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 
2019, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. We do not believe the adoption of this 
guidance will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. 

In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement-Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220). ASU 
2018-02 addresses the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate tax rate on items within accumulated other comprehensive 
income or loss due to the enactment of the Tax Act on December 22, 2017. The new standard is effective for annual periods, and for 
interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We have adopted this 
standard as of April 1, 2019. While we have elected to reclassify any amount out of other comprehensive income, we do not have any 
amounts to reclassify and therefore the adoption had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.   

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) - Simplifying the Test for Goodwill 
Impairment. ASU No. 2017-04 eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and requires goodwill impairment to be measured as 
the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of its goodwill. The 
ASU is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. While we are 

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still assessing the impact of this standard, we do not believe the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on our 
consolidated financial statements. 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326). This new standard changes the 
impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. Entities will be required to use a model that will result in the 
earlier recognition of allowances for losses for trade and other receivables, held-to-maturity debt securities, loans, and other 
instruments. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than as 
reductions in the amortized cost of the securities. The new standard is effective for annual periods, and for interim periods within 
those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. We are currently reviewing this standard to 
assess the impact on our future consolidated financial statements. 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities 
for leases with lease terms of more than 12 months. Unlike Accounting Standard Codification Topic 840 (“Topic 840”), which 
requires only capital leases to be recognized on the balance sheet, the new guidance requires both types of leases to be recognized on 
the balance sheet. The most prominent change for lessees is the requirement to recognize both Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease 
liabilities for leases classified as operating leases under Topic 840. We adopted Topic 842 as of April 1, 2019 using the current period 
adjustment method of adoption. Refer to Note 6, Leases for further details.   

Management continually evaluates the potential impact, if any, of all recent accounting pronouncements on our consolidated financial 
statements or related disclosures and, if significant, makes the appropriate disclosures required by such new accounting 
pronouncements. 

3. Revenue Recognition 

On April 1, 2018, we adopted ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), using the modified 
retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not completed as of the adoption date. Results for reporting periods 
beginning after the adoption date are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be 
reported in accordance with our historic accounting under prior guidance. For in depth discussion regarding our revenue recognition 
procedures for our revenue streams, see Note 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. 

Disaggregation of Revenue 

We derive and report our revenue from the sale of products (software licenses, third party hardware and operating systems), support, 
maintenance and subscription services and professional services. Revenue recognized at a point in time (products) totaled $44.2 
million, $39.0 million, and $33.7 million during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018. Revenue recognized over time (support, maintenance and 
subscription services and professional services) totaled $116.5 million, $101.8 million, and $93.7 million during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 
2018. 

Contract Balances 

Contract assets are rights to consideration in exchange for goods or services that we have transferred to a customer when that right is 
conditional on something other than the passage of time. The majority of our contract assets represent unbilled amounts related to 
professional services. We expect billing and collection of our contract assets to occur within the next twelve months. We receive 
payments from customers based upon contractual billing schedules and accounts receivable are recorded when the right to 
consideration becomes unconditional. Contract liabilities represent consideration received or consideration which is unconditionally 
due from customers prior to transferring goods or services to the customer under the terms of the contract. 

Revenue recognized from amounts included in contract liabilities at the beginning of the period was $37.0 million and $33.1 million 
during fiscal 2020 and 2019. During fiscal 2020 and 2019, we transferred from contract assets at the beginning of the period, $2.8 
million and $4.6 million, respectively, to accounts receivable because the right to the transaction became unconditional.   

Our arrangements are for a period of one year or less. As a result, unsatisfied performance obligations as of March 31, 2020 are 
expected to be satisfied and the allocated transaction price recognized in revenue within a period of 12 months or less. 

Assets Recognized from Costs to Obtain a Contract 

Sales commission expenses that would not have occurred absent the customer contracts are considered incremental costs to obtain a 
contract. We have elected to take the practical expedient available to expense the incremental costs to obtain a contract as incurred 
when the expected benefit and amortization period is one year or less. For subscription contracts that are renewed monthly based on an 
agreement term, we capitalize commission expenses and amortize as we satisfy the underlying performance obligations, generally 
based on the contract terms and anticipated renewals. For first year support and maintenance service contracts, commission expenses 

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are immaterial and therefore expenses as incurred. Other sales commission expenses are not material or have a period of benefit of one 
year or less, and are therefore expensed as incurred in line with the practical expedient elected. 

As part of our 606 transition adjustments, we capitalized $1.9 million of sales incentive costs incurred in prior periods as of April 1, 
2018. We had $3.2 million and $3.3 million of capitalized sales incentive costs as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. These 
balances are included in other non-current assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. During fiscal 2020 and 2019, we expensed $4.7 
million and $4.5 million, respectively, of sales commission, which included amortization of capitalized amounts of $1.4 million and 
$1.1 million, respectively. These expenses are included in operating expenses – sales and marketing in our Consolidated Statement of 
Operations. All other costs to obtain a contract are not considered incremental and therefore are expensed as incurred. 

Financial Statement Impact of Adoption on Previously Reported Results 

We adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective method beginning fiscal 2019. The cumulative impact of applying the new 
guidance to all contracts with customers that were not completed as of April 1, 2018 was recorded as an adjustment to retained 
earnings as of the adoption date. As a result of applying the modified retrospective method to adopt the new standard, we also 
impacted accounts receivable, net, contract assets, prepaid expenses and other current assets, other non-current assets, contract 
liabilities and retained earnings on our Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 1, 2018. 

The acceleration of revenue that was deferred under prior guidance as of the adoption date was primarily attributable to the 
requirement of Topic 606 to allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract on a relative basis using SSP 
rather than allocating under the residual method, which allocates the entire arrangement discount to the delivered performance 
obligations. 

Due to the Company's full valuation allowance as of the adoption date, there was no tax impact associated with the adoption of Topic 
606. 

We made certain presentation changes to our Consolidated Balance Sheet on April 1, 2018 to comply with Topic 606. Prior to 
adoption of the new standard, we offset accounts receivable and contract liabilities (previously presented as deferred revenue on our 
Consolidated Balance Sheet) for unpaid deferred performance obligations included in contract liabilities. Under the new standard, we 
record accounts receivable and related contract liabilities for non-cancelable contracts with customers when the right to consideration 
is unconditional. Upon adoption, the right to consideration in exchange for goods or services that have been transferred to a customer 
when that right is conditional on something other than the passage of time were reclassified from accounts receivable to contract 
assets.   

4. Property and Equipment, Net 

Property and equipment at March 31, 2020 and 2019 is as follows: 

(In thousands) 
Furniture and equipment 
Software 
Leasehold improvements 
Project expenditures not yet in use 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization 
Impairments 
Property and equipment, net 

Year ended March 31, 

2020 

2019 

    $ 

    $ 

14,358        $ 
17,136           
7,012           
50           
38,556           
(24,592 )        
(1,734 )        
12,230        $ 

11,604    
16,427    
6,981    
1,014    
36,026    
(20,188 ) 
—    
15,838   

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Total depreciation expense on property and equipment was $2.6 million, $2.5 million, and $2.6 million during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 
2018, respectively. 

The Company capitalizes internal-use software, including software used exclusively in providing services or that is only made 
available to customers as a software service, as property and equipment under ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software. Total amortization 
expense on capitalized internal-use software was $2.5 million, $2.5 million and $1.8 million during fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, 
respectively. The global economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered management to review property and equipment held 
by the Company for indicators of impairment. The carrying value of our capitalized costs for internal-use software related to our 
rGuest Seat solution did not exceed the estimated undiscounted cash flows, and utilizing a market approach, was determined to be 
fully impaired, resulting in $1.7 million of asset impairment charges in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the fiscal 
year ended March 31, 2020.   

Assets under financing leases are included in property and equipment categories above and further disclosed with Note 6. Leases. 

5. Intangible Assets and Software Development Costs 

The following table summarizes our intangible assets and software development costs at March 31, 2020, and 2019: 

2020 

2019 

(In thousands) 
Amortized intangible assets: 
Customer relationships 
Non-competition agreements 
Developed technology 
Trade names 
Patented technology 

Trade names 
Total intangible assets 

(In thousands) 
Software development costs 

       Net 
    Gross 
      carrying       carrying        Accumulated       carrying     
   carrying       Accumulated             
   amount        amortization       Impairment       amount        amount        amortization        amount     

       Gross 

       Net 

   $  10,775       $ 
2,700          
       10,398          
230          
80          
       24,183          
8,400       
   $  32,583       $ 

(10,775 )    $ 
(2,700 )       
(10,398 )       
(230 )       
(80 )       
(24,183 )       
N/A          
(24,183 )    $ 

-       $ 
—          
—          
—          
—          
—          
—          
-       $ 

-       $  10,775       $ 
—          
2,700          
—           10,398          
—          
230          
—          
80          
—           24,183          
8,400          
8,400       
8,400       $  32,583       $ 

(10,775 )    $ 
(2,700 )       
(10,398 )       
(192 )       
(80 )       
(24,145 )       
N/A          
(24,145 )    $ 

-    
—    
—    
38    
—    
38    
8,400    
8,438    

   $  67,541       $ 

(45,535 )    $ 

(22,006 )    $ 

-       $  67,541       $ 

(32,974 )    $  34,567   

Indefinite-lived intangible assets, comprised of our purchased trade name InfoGenesis™ as of March 31, 2020 and 2019 are tested for 
impairment upon identification of impairment indicators or at least annually. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount 
is greater than fair value. The InfoGenesis™ indefinite-lived purchased trade name impairment testing resulted in a fair value 
exceeding the carrying amount for the years ending March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. 

Management compares the unamortized capitalized software development costs for each external use product to its net realizable 
value by analyzing critical inputs such as costs necessary to bring the software to market, costs necessary to maintain the software, life 
of the software, and market capacity. As of March 31, 2020, management determined the net realizable value of the remaining 
capitalized software development costs for certain solutions within out rGuest suite of products no longer exceeded their carrying 
value, and as a result, recorded non-cash impairment charges of $22.0 million. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 
hospitality industry resulted in economic conditions which make it difficult to project future sales and revenue accurately for the 
related rGuest solutions. After evaluating the Company’s strategy for market development and continued costs to support the software, 
an impairment charge was required. The amount of impairment recognized during the period reduced the carry value of capitalized 
software development costs to zero with no remaining amortization expense to be recognized in future periods.   

Amortization expense related to software development costs related to assets to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed was $12.6 
million, $12.6 million and $10.0 million for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively. These charges are 
included as Products cost of goods sold within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Amortization expense relating to other 
definite-lived intangible assets was $38,000 for the fiscal year end March 31, 2020 and $46,000 for the fiscal years ended March 31, 
2019 and 2018. These charges are classified as operating expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

Capitalized software development costs are carried on our balance sheets at net realizable value, net of accumulated amortization. We 
did not capitalize any software development costs during fiscal 2020. We capitalized approximately $2.0 million and $8.2 million 
during fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

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6. Leases 

We adopted Topic 842 on April 1, 2019 using the current period adjustment method of adoption to recognize leases with a duration 
greater than 12 months on the balance sheet. The impact of adoption on April 1, 2019 was recognition of operating lease liabilities of 
$16.3 million and related Right-of-Use (“ROU”) assets of $13.8 million. Prior period financial statements have not been restated and 
therefore the comparative amounts are not presented below or on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2019. For 
operating leases with a term greater than 12 months, we have recorded the lease liability at the present value of lease payments over 
the remaining lease term and the related ROU asset. The remaining lease term has been determined for each lease considering factors 
such as renewal options, termination options, our Company’s historical practices in exercising such options, and current business 
knowledge which may impact lease related decisions. The majority of our leases are comprised of real estate leases for our respective 
offices around the globe. Our finance leases consist of office equipment. We have no residual value guarantees or restrictions or 
covenants imposed by, or associated with our active leases. Since our current leases do not provide an implicit rate of return, our 
incremental borrowing rates used to determine the value of lease payments in implementation are estimated as of April 1, 2019, based 
on collateralized rates for a term similar to each remaining lease term. 

We have elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance which includes the ability to carryforward 
the previously determined lease classification (operating or finance), forgo the assessment whether active contracts contain a lease, 
and whether capitalized costs associated with a lease meet the definition of “initial direct costs” as defined within Topic 842. In the 
event that any of our leases contain nonlease components, we have elected the practical expedient to account for each separate lease 
component and the associated nonlease component(s) as a single lease component. We have also elected the accounting policy to 
forgo applying the guidance of Topic 842 to short term leases (defined as a term of 12 months or less, without a purchase option 
which we are reasonably certain to exercise).   

As of March 31, 2020, we do not have any leases which have not yet commenced. We do not have any related party leases or sublease 
arrangements. We have variable payments for expenses such as common area maintenance and taxes. We do not have variable 
payments that are based on an index or rate. As a result, we do not include variable payments in the calculation of the lease liability. 
Any variable costs are expensed as incurred.   

The components of lease expenses for the fiscal 2020 period were as follows:   

(in thousands) 
Operating leases expense 
Finance lease expense: 
Amortization of ROU assets 
Interest on lease liabilities 

Total finance lease expense 

Variable lease costs 
Short term lease expense 
Total lease expense 

Year Ended 
March 31, 2020 

    $ 

    $ 

4,193    

23    
6    
29    
271    
88    
4,581   

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Other information related to leases for fiscal 2020 was as follows: 

Supplemental cash flow information 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities 
      (in thousands): 

Operating cash flows for operating leases 
Operating cash flows for finance leases 
Financing cash flows for finance leases 

ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations (in thousands): 

Operating leases 
Finance leases 

Weighted average remaining lease terms 

Operating leases 
Finance leases 

Weighted average discount rates 

Operating leases 
Finance leases 

Year Ended 

    March 31, 2020 

    $ 

    $ 

4,873    
8    
24    

2,734    
17    

5.04    
2.16    

10.37 % 
4.38 % 

The table below reconciles the undiscounted future minimum lease payments (displayed by year and in the aggregate) under 
non-cancelable leases with terms of more than one year to the total lease liabilities recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of 
March 31, 2020: 

Year ending (in thousands) 
2021 
2022 
2023 
2024 
2025 
Thereafter 
Total undiscounted future minimum lease payments 
Less: difference between undiscounted lease payments and discounted lease 
      liabilities 
Total lease liabilities 

    Operating leases        Finance leases 
4,927        $ 
    $ 
4,207           
2,855           
2,685           
2,083           
3,901           
20,658           

29    
21    
5    
2    
—    
—    
57    

    $ 

(5,322 )        
15,336        $ 

(8 ) 
49   

As previously disclosed on our March 31, 2019 Form 10-K and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease 
payments under non-cancelable leases as of March 31, 2019 were as follows: 

    Operating leases         Finance leases 
4,143        $ 
    $ 
3,945           
3,166           
1,916           
1,770           
4,497           
19,437           
—           
19,437        $ 

27    
23    
15    
—    
—    
—    
65    
(8 ) 
57   

    $ 

Year ending (in thousands) 
2020 
2021 
2022 
2023 
2024 
Thereafter 
Total lease payments 
Less: Amounts representing interest 
Present value of lease liabilities 

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Additional information related to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows is as follows: 

(In thousands) 
Cash (receipts) for interest, net 
Cash payments (receipts) for income tax, net 
Acquisition of property and equipment under lease obligations 
Accrued capital expenditures 
Accrued capitalized software development costs 
Leasehold improvements acquired under operating lease arrangement 

8. Additional Balance Sheet Information 

   $ 

2020 

Year ended March 31, 
2019 

2018 

(371 )    $ 
694          
17          
187          
—          
—          

(329 )    $ 
409          
—          
56          
—          
62          

(88 ) 
(227 ) 
64    
83    
201    
95   

Additional information related to the Consolidated Balance Sheets is as follows: 

  (In thousands) 
Accrued liabilities: 
Salaries, wages, and related benefits 
Other taxes payable 
Accrued legal settlements 
Severance liabilities 
Professional fees 
Deferred rent 
Other 
Total 
Other non-current liabilities: 
Uncertain tax positions 
Deferred rent and asset retirement obligations 
Employee benefit obligations 
Other 
Total 

9. Income Taxes 

    March 31, 2020    

    March 31, 2019    

    $ 

    $ 

    $ 

    $ 

6,945        $ 
1,649           
—           
32           
50           
—           
357           
9,033        $ 

1,103        $ 
170           
511           
76           
1,860        $ 

12,443    
1,041    
15    
46    
67    
273    
521    
14,406    

1,083    
2,613    
486    
76    
4,258   

For the year ended March 31, loss before income taxes consisted of the following: 

  (In thousands) 
(Loss) before income taxes 
United States 
Foreign 
Total loss before income taxes 

2020 

2019 

2018 

   $ 

   $ 

(36,373 )    $ 
2,507          
(33,866 )    $ 

(13,621 )    $ 
678          
(12,943 )    $ 

(11,926 ) 
325    
(11,601 ) 

For the year ended March 31, income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following: 

  (In thousands) 
Income tax expense (benefit) 
Current: 
Federal 
State and local 
Foreign 
Deferred: 
Federal 
State and local 
Foreign 
Total income tax expense (benefit) 

2020 

2019 

2018 

   $ 

   $ 

59       $ 
21          
463          

11          
7          
(360 )       
201       $ 

54       $ 
(383 )       
514          

79          
277          
(320 )       
221       $ 

66    
(446 ) 
73    

(2,985 ) 
41    
—    
(3,251 ) 

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income tax rate for the years ended March 31: 

  (In thousands) 
Income tax benefit at the US Federal statutory rate 
Benefit for state taxes 
Impact of foreign operations 
Indefinite life assets 
Change in valuation allowance 
Change in liability for unrecognized tax benefits 
Impact of Tax Act, net 
Share-based compensation 
Global intangible low-taxed income 
Other 
Total income tax expense (benefit) 

2020 

2019 

2018 

(7,112 )    $ 
(856 )       
(514 )       
19          
8,406          
22          
—          
(312 )       
460          
88          
201       $ 

(2,718 )    $ 
(304 )       
(310 )       
130          
3,302          
(400 )       
226          
2          
94          
199          
221       $ 

(3,654 ) 
(642 ) 
38    
335    
3,328    
40    
(3,287 ) 
476    
—    
115    
(3,251 ) 

   $ 

   $ 

We have elected to account for global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) inclusions in the period in which they are incurred. 

Our tax provision includes a provision for income taxes in certain foreign jurisdictions where subsidiaries are profitable, but only a 
minimal benefit is reflected related to U.S. and certain foreign tax losses due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of future 
benefits from these losses. The fiscal 2020 tax provision results primarily from foreign tax expense. The fiscal 2020 tax provision 
differs from the statutory rate primarily due to the recognition of net operating losses as deferred tax assets, which were offset by 
increases in the valuation allowance, state taxes and other U.S. permanent book to tax differences. 

The fiscal 2019 tax provision primarily results from foreign tax expense, the reversal of reserves for uncertain tax positions and the 
completion of our accounting for the Tax Act. The fiscal 2019 effective rate differs from the statutory rate primarily due to the impact 
of the Tax Act, recognition of net operating losses as deferred tax assets, which were offset by increases in the valuation allowance, 
certain foreign and state tax effects.   

Deferred tax assets and liabilities as of March 31, are as follows: 

  (In thousands) 
Deferred tax assets: 
Accrued liabilities 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
Inventory valuation reserve 
Federal losses and credit carryforwards 
Foreign losses and credit carryforwards 
State losses and credit carryforwards 
Deferred revenue 
Property and equipment and software amortization 
Operating lease liabilities 
Goodwill and other intangible assets 
Other 

Less: valuation allowance 
Total 

Deferred tax liabilities: 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 
Property and equipment and software amortization 
Goodwill and other intangible assets 
Other 
Total 
Total deferred tax liabilities 

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2020 

2019 

    $ 

    $ 

3,059        $ 
331           
—           
47,218           
1,523           
10,911           
582           
163           
1,297           
4,914           
88           
70,086           
(66,819 )        
3,267           

(948 )        
—           
(2,426 )        
(9 )        
(3,383 )        
(116 )     $ 

3,944    
120    
41    
44,811    
1,146    
9,886    
488    
—    
—    
—    
65    
60,501    
(57,852 ) 
2,649    

—    
(361 ) 
(2,706 ) 
—    
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At March 31, 2020, we had $199.1 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards that expire, if unused, in fiscal years 2031 to 
2038, and $24.7 million of federal net operating loss carryforwards that can be carried forward indefinitely. Our Hong Kong, 
Malaysia, and Singapore subsidiaries have $0.4 million, $0.1 million, and $0.3 million of net operating loss carryforwards, 
respectively. The losses for Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore can be carried forward indefinitely. At March 31, 2020, our India 
subsidiary had $0.8 million of minimum alternative tax credits reported as other noncurrent assets on our Consolidated Balance Sheet. 
Our India subsidiary operates in a “Special Economic Zone (“SEZ”)”. One of the benefits associated with the SEZ is that the India 
subsidiary is not subject to regular India income taxes during its first 5 years of operations which includes fiscal 2018 through fiscal 
2022. The India subsidiary is then subject to 50% of regular India income taxes during the second five years of operations which 
includes fiscal 2023 through fiscal 2027. The aggregate value of the benefit of the SEZ during the current fiscal year is $0.8 million. 

At March 31, 2020 we also had $141.6 million of state net operating loss carryforwards that expire, if unused, in fiscal years 2021 
through 2040. 

We recorded valuation allowances related to certain deferred income tax assets due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization of the 
future benefits from those assets. At March 31, 2020, the total valuation allowance against deferred tax assets of $66.8 million was 
comprised of $65.9 million for federal and state deferred tax assets, and $0.9 million associated with deferred tax assets in Hong 
Kong, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it 
is more-likely-than-not that some, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We have recorded a valuation allowance 
offsetting substantially all of our deferred tax assets. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets depends on the generation of future 
taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences are deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal 
of deferred tax liabilities (including the impact of available carryback and carryforward periods), projected taxable income, and tax 
planning strategies in making this assessment. In order to fully realize the deferred tax assets, we will need to generate future taxable 
income before the expiration of the deferred tax assets governed by the tax code. Because of our losses in current and prior periods, 
management believes that it is more-likely-than-not that we will not realize the benefits of these deductible differences. The amount of 
the valuation allowance, however, could be reduced in the near term. The exact timing will be based on the level of profitability that 
we are able to achieve and our visibility into future results. Our recorded tax rate may increase in subsequent periods following a 
valuation release. Any valuation allowance release will not affect the amount of cash paid for income taxes. 

The undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries are not subject to U.S. federal and state income taxes unless such earnings are 
distributed in the form of dividends or otherwise to the extent of current and accumulated earnings and profits. The undistributed 
earnings of foreign subsidiaries are permanently reinvested and totaled $6.3 million and $3.1 million as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, 
respectively. We made the determination of permanent reinvestment on the basis of sufficient evidence that demonstrates we will 
invest the undistributed earnings overseas indefinitely for use in working capital, as well as foreign acquisitions and expansion. The 
determination of the amount of the unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability related to the undistributed earnings is not 
practicable. 

We recorded a liability for unrecognized tax positions. The aggregate changes in the balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits 
were as follows for the years ended March 31: 

  (In thousands) 
Balance at April 1 
Reductions: 
Relating to positions taken during prior year 
Relating to lapse in statute 
Balance at March 31 

2020 

2019 

2018 

   $ 

580       $ 

687       $ 

988    

—          
(5 )       
575       $ 

—          
(107 )       
580       $ 

(300 ) 
(1 ) 
687   

   $ 

As of March 31, 2020, we had a liability of $0.6 million related to uncertain tax positions, the recognition of which would affect our 
effective income tax rate. 

Although the timing and outcome of tax settlements are uncertain, it is reasonably possible that during the next 12 months an 
immaterial reduction in unrecognized tax benefits may occur as a result of the expiration of various statutes of limitations. We are 
consistently subject to tax audits; due to the nature of examinations in multiple jurisdictions, changes could occur in the amount of 
gross unrecognized tax benefits during the next 12 months which cannot be estimated at this time. 

We recognize interest accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. Penalties are recognized as a 
component of general and administrative expenses. We recognized interest and penalty expense of less than $0.1 million for the years 
ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018. As of March 31, 2020 and 2019, we had approximately $0.5 million and $0.5 million, 
respectively, of interest and penalties accrued in other non-current liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

In the U.S. we file consolidated federal and state income tax returns where statutes of limitations generally range from three to five 
years. Although we have resolved examinations with the IRS through tax year ended March 31, 2010, U.S. federal tax years are open 
from 2006 forward due to attribute carryforwards. The statute of limitations is open from fiscal year 2013 forward in certain state 
jurisdictions. We also file income tax returns in international jurisdictions where statutes of limitations generally range from three to 
seven years. Years beginning after 2009 are open for examination by certain foreign taxing authorities. 

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The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) 

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act. The CARES Act includes provisions addressing the carryback 
of net operating losses for specific periods, refunds of alternative minimum tax credits, temporary modification to the limitation placed 
on the tax deductibility of net interest expenses, and technical amendments for qualified improvement property. Additionally, the 
CARES Act provides, among other provisions, for the deferral of the employer-paid portion of social security taxes through the end of 
2020, with 50% of the deferred amount due December 31, 2021 and the remaining 50% due December 31, 2022; the CARES Act also 
provides for certain employee retention tax credits.   

As of March 31, 2020, these provisions are expected to provide us with approximately $0.1 million of additional liquidity during the 
current year due to the ability to accelerate outstanding alternative minimum tax credit refunds. Due to the net loss position of the 
Company, we do not anticipate impacts from net loss carryback or deductibility provisions. We are currently deferring the 
employer-paid portion of social security taxes but do not currently anticipate qualifying for employee retention tax credits at this time.   

Separate from the CARES Act, the IRS extended the dates for estimated tax payments for the first and second calendar quarters of 
2020 to July 15, 2020. Further, many states are offering similar deferrals of various classes of tax payments. Due to the net loss 
position of the Company, we do not anticipate material federal or state tax payment deferrals.   

Significant uncertainty exists regarding the magnitude and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; therefore, we cannot 
predict at this time the ultimate extent of its impact on our business operations, financial results and resulting effects to income taxes 
in future periods. See Part II, Item 1A. of this Annual Report for further discussion regarding risks associated with the COVID-19 
pandemic.   

10. Employee Benefit Plans 

Defined Contribution Plans 

We maintain 401(k) plans for employees located in the United States meeting certain service requirements. Generally, the plans allow 
eligible employees to contribute a portion of their compensation, and we match 100% of the first 1% of the employee's pre-tax 
contributions and 50% of the next 5% of the employee's pre-tax contributions. We may also make discretionary contributions each 
year for the benefit of all eligible employees under the plans. Agilysys matching contributions were $1.8 million, $1.6 million, and 
$1.7 million in fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. 

We also maintain defined contribution retirement plans for employees located in the United Kingdom and in the Asia Pacific region in 
accordance with local statutory requirements and business practices. 

Defined Benefit Plan 

We maintain a defined benefit retirement plan (the “Gratuity Plan”) covering eligible employees of our India subsidiary in accordance 
with local statutory requirements and business practices. The Gratuity Plan provides a lump-sum payment to vested employees at 
retirement, death, incapacitation, or termination of employment, of an amount based on the respective employee’s salary and the 
tenure of employment with the Company. The Gratuity Plan is unfunded with obligation amounts recorded in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets as “Employee benefit obligations” within “Other non-current liabilities.”   

Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance 

Agilysys provides certain former executives with life insurance benefits through endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements. 
We entered into agreements with each of the former executives, whereby we must maintain the life insurance policy for a specified 
amount and split a portion of the policy benefits with their designated beneficiary.   

Our investment in these corporate-owned life insurance policies were recorded at their cash surrender value, which approximates fair 
value at the balance sheet date. In the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and 2019, the cash surrender value of $0.9 
million for the remaining policies were held in “Other non-current assets,” and the present value of future proceeds owed to those 
executives' designated beneficiaries of $0.1 million, which approximates fair value, were recorded within "Other non-current 
liabilities." 

Changes in the cash surrender value of these policies related to gains and losses incurred on these investments are classified within 
“Other (income) expenses, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. We recorded a gain of $14,000, $15,000 
and $17,000 in fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, related to the corporate-owned life insurance policies. 

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11. Commitments and Contingencies 

Legal Contingencies 

Agilysys is the subject of various threatened or pending legal actions and contingencies in the normal course of conducting its 
business. We provide for costs related to these matters when a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The effect 
of the outcome of these matters on our future results of operations and liquidity cannot be predicted because any such effect depends 
on future results of operations and the amount or timing of the resolution of such matters. While it is not possible to predict with 
certainty, management believes that the ultimate resolution of such individual or aggregated matters will not have a material adverse 
effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. 

On April 6, 2012, Ameranth, Inc. filed a complaint against us in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California alleging 
that certain of our products infringe patents owned by Ameranth directed to configuring and transmitting hospitality menus (e.g. 
restaurant menus) for display on electronic devices, and synchronizing the menu content between the devices. The case against us was 
consolidated with similar cases brought by Ameranth against more than 30 other defendants. Most of the patents at issue in the case 
were invalidated by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 2016. Cases against us and our co-defendants remained 
pending in the District Court with respect to one surviving Ameranth patent. In September 2018, the District Court found that patent 
invalid, and granted summary judgment in favor of the movant co-defendants. In early 2019, Ameranth appealed the District Court's 
summary judgment ruling to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. In November 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 
Federal Circuit affirmed the lower court’s summary judgement with respect to all claims except for two, which were not asserted 
against Agilysys. Shortly thereafter, Ameranth moved for a rehearing en banc, which was denied in February 2020. Finally, Ameranth 
filed for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court has not yet responded to the writ.   

We were not a party to the appeal, and it is currently unclear what impact the summary judgment ruling or writ of certiorari may have 
on our case. Ameranth seeks monetary damages, injunctive relief, costs and attorneys' fees from us. At this time, we are not able to 
predict the outcome of this lawsuit. However, we dispute the allegations of wrongdoing and are vigorously defending ourselves in this 
matter. 

12. Loss per Share 

The following data shows the amounts used in computing loss per share and the effect on earnings and the weighted average number 
of shares of dilutive potential common shares. 

(In thousands, except per share data) 
Numerator: 

Net loss 

Denominator: 

2020 

Year ended March 31, 
2019 

2018 

   $ 

(34,067 )    $ 

(13,164 )    $ 

(8,350 ) 

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 

23,233          

23,037          

22,801    

Loss per share - basic and diluted: 

Net loss per share-basic and diluted 

   $ 

(1.47 )    $ 

(0.57 )    $ 

(0.37 ) 

Anti-dilutive stock options, SSARs, restricted shares and performance shares       

1,510          

1,433          

756   

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed as net income available to common shareholders divided by the weighted average basic 
shares outstanding. The outstanding shares used to calculate the weighted average basic shares excludes 208,581, 300,437 and 
334,817 of restricted shares and performance shares at March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, respectively, as these shares were issued but 
were not vested and, therefore, not considered outstanding for purposes of computing basic earnings per share at the balance sheet 
dates. 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the effect of all potentially dilutive securities on earnings per share. We have stock options, 
stock-settled appreciation rights ("SSARs"), unvested restricted shares and unvested performance shares that are potentially dilutive 
securities. When a loss is reported, the denominator of diluted earnings per share cannot be adjusted for the dilutive impact of 
share-based compensation awards because doing so would be anti-dilutive. In addition, when a net loss is reported, adjusting the 
denominator of diluted earnings per share would also be anti-dilutive to the loss per share, even if the entity has net income after 
adjusting for a discontinued operation. Therefore, for all periods presented, basic weighted-average shares outstanding were used in 
calculating the diluted net loss per share. 

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13. Share-based Compensation 

We may grant non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, SSARs, restricted shares, and restricted share units under our 
shareholder-approved 2016 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2016 Plan) for up to 2.0 million common shares, plus 957,575 common shares, 
the number of shares that were remaining for grant under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (the 2011 Plan) as of the effective date of the 
2016 Plan, plus the number of shares remaining for grant under the 2011 Plan that are forfeited, settled in cash, canceled or expired. 
The maximum aggregate number of restricted shares or restricted share units that may be granted under the 2016 Plan is 1.25 million. 

We may distribute authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares to satisfy share option and appreciation right exercises or 
restricted share and performance share awards. 

For stock options and SSARs, the exercise price must be set at least equal to the closing market price of our common shares on the 
date of grant. The maximum term of stock option and SSAR awards is seven years from the date of grant. Stock option and SSARs 
awards vest over a period established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. SSARs may be granted in 
conjunction with, or independently from, stock option grants. SSARs granted in connection with a stock option are exercisable only to 
the extent that the stock option to which it relates is exercisable and the SSARs terminate upon the termination or exercise of the 
related stock option grants. 

Restricted shares and restricted share units, whether time-vested or performance-based, may be issued at no cost or at a purchase price 
that may be below their fair market value, but are subject to forfeiture and restrictions on their sale or other transfer. 
Performance-based awards may be conditioned upon the attainment of specified performance objectives and other conditions, 
restrictions, and contingencies. Restricted shares and restricted share units have the right to receive dividends, or dividend equivalents 
in the case of restricted share units, if any, upon vesting, subject to the same forfeiture provisions that apply to the underlying awards. 
Subject to certain exceptions set forth in the 2016 Plan, for awards to employees, no performance-based restricted shares or restricted 
share units shall be based on a restriction period of less than one year, and any time-based restricted shares or restricted share units 
shall have a minimum restriction period of three years. 

We record compensation expense related to stock options, SSARs, restricted shares, and performance shares granted to certain 
employees and non-employee directors based on the fair value of the awards on the grant date. The fair value of restricted share and 
performance share awards is based on the closing price of our common shares on the grant date. The fair value of stock option and 
SSAR awards is estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model, which includes assumptions 
regarding the risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, life of the award, and the volatility of our common shares. During fiscal year 2020, 
we issued 125,000 SSAR awards which are subject to a market condition. The fair value of these awards is estimated using the Lattice 
option pricing model which utilizes a binary tree and includes multiple assumptions which include volatility and life of the award to 
determine an appropriate fair value based on the award grant date.   

The following table summarizes the share-based compensation expense for options, SSARs, restricted and performance awards 
included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018: 

(In thousands) 
Product development 
Sales and marketing 
General and administrative 
Total share-based compensation expense 

Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights 

Year Ended March 31, 

2020 

2019 

2018 

2,241          
321          
2,643          
5,205          

1,478          
469          
2,429          
4,376          

1,306    
371    
3,011    
4,688   

SSARs are rights granted to an employee to receive value equal to the difference in the price of our common shares on the date of the 
grant and on the date of exercise. This value is settled only in common shares of Agilysys. 

We  use  a  Black-Scholes-Merton  or  a  Lattice  option  pricing  model  to  estimate  the  fair  value  of  SSARs.  The  following  table 
summarizes the principal assumptions utilized in valuing SSARs granted in fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018: 

Risk-free interest rate 
Expected life (in years) 
Expected volatility 
Weighted-average grant date fair value 

2020 
    1.38%-1.74%          
4.5-5 
   31.7%-32.42%          
      $ 
10.01 
   $ 

2019 

2018 

2.68 %    
5        

1.74%-1.94%    
5    
32.42 %    32.42% - 32.84%    
3.36   
4.72        $ 

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The risk-free interest rate is based on the yield of a zero coupon U.S. Treasury bond whose maturity period approximates the expected 
life of the SSARs. The expected life is estimated using historical data representing the period of time the awards are expected to be 
outstanding. The estimated fair value of the SSARs granted is recognized over the vesting period of the awards utilizing the graded 
vesting method. Under this method, the compensation cost related to unvested amounts begins to be recognized as of the grant date. 

The following table summarizes the activity during fiscal 2020 for SSARs awarded under the 2016 and 2011 Plans: 

  (In thousands, except share and per share data) 

Outstanding at April 1, 2019 

Granted 
Exercised 
Forfeited 
Cancelled/expired 

Outstanding at March 31, 2020 
Exercisable at March 31, 2020 
Vested and expected to vest at March 31, 2020 

Number 
of Rights 

Weighted- 
Average 
Exercise 
Price 
       (per right)        

Remaining 
Contractual 
Term 
(in years) 

Aggregate 
Intrinsic 
Value 

       1,016,643       $ 
691,364          
(37,506 )       
(15,838 )       
(9,775 )       
       1,644,888       $ 
959,340       $ 
       1,644,888       $ 

11.22          
34.72          
10.02          
18.09          
10.61          
21.07          
11.79          
21.07          

4.9       $ 
3.9       $ 
4.9       $ 

5,236    
5,130    
5,236   

The following table presents additional information related to SSARs activity during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018: 

  (In thousands) 
Compensation expense 
Total intrinsic value of SSARs exercised 
Total fair value of SSARs vesting 

2020 

2019 

2018 

   $ 
   $ 
   $ 

1,666       $ 
519       $ 
1,328       $ 

943       $ 
907       $ 
1,165       $ 

1,869    
88    
1,325   

As of March 31, 2020, total unrecognized share based compensation expense related to non-vested SSARs was $5.6 million, which is 
expected to be recognized over the weighted-average vesting period of 2.3 years. 

A total of 21,494 shares, net of 6,712 shares withheld to cover the employee’s minimum applicable income taxes, were issued from 
treasury shares to settle SSARs exercised during the twelve months ended March 31, 2020. The shares withheld were returned to 
treasury shares. 

Restricted Shares 

We granted shares to certain of our Directors, executives and key employees under the 2016 and 2011 Plans, the vesting of which is 
service-based. The following table summarizes the activity during the twelve months ended March 31, 2020 for restricted shares 
awarded under the 2016 and 2011 Plans: 

Outstanding at April 1, 2019 

Granted 
Vested 
Forfeited 

Outstanding at March 31, 2020 

Number 
of Shares 

Weighted- 
Average 
Grant- 
Date Fair 
Value 
(per share) 

237,146        $ 
223,404           
(231,677 )        
(50,411 )        
178,462        $ 

13.46    
22.72    
16.60    
17.34    
19.89   

The weighted-average grant date fair value of the restricted shares is determined based upon the closing price of our common shares 
on the grant date. During fiscal 2020, a total of 208,151 shares, net of 46,656 shares withheld from the vested restricted shares to cover 
the employee's minimum applicable income taxes, were issued from treasury. The shares withheld were returned to treasury shares. 

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The following table presents additional information related to restricted stock activity during fiscal years 2020, 2019, and 2018: 

  (In thousands) 
Compensation expense 
Total fair value of restricted share vesting 

2020 

2019 

2018 

   $ 
   $ 

3,385       $ 
4,004       $ 

2,803       $ 
4,383       $ 

2,594    
4,315   

As of March 31, 2020, total unrecognized share based compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock was $2.1 million, 
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average vesting period of 1.9 years. We do not include restricted stock in the 
calculation of earnings per share until the shares are vested. 

Performance Shares 

The following table summarizes the activity during fiscal 2020 for performance shares awarded under the 2016 Plan: 

Outstanding at April 1, 2019 

Granted 
Vested 
Forfeited 

Outstanding at March 31, 2020 

Number 
of 
Shares 

Weighted- 
Average 
Grant- 
Date Fair 
Value 
(per share) 

63,291        $ 
30,120           
(23,526 )        
(39,765 )        
30,120        $ 

14.22    
22.41    
22.67    
14.22    
22.41   

Based on the performance goals, management estimates a liability of $153,000 to be settled through the vesting of a variable number 
of the performance shares subsequent to March 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2020, total share based compensation expense related to 
performance shares has been fully recognized. 

The following table presents additional information related to performance share activity during fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018: 

  (In thousands) 
Compensation expense 
Total fair value of performance share vesting 

2020 

2019 

2018 

   $ 
   $ 

153       $ 
513       $ 

630       $ 
243          

225    
—   

Once attainment of the performance goals becomes probable, compensation expense related to performance share awards is 
recognized ratably over the vesting period based upon the closing market price of our common shares on the grant date. 

14. Fair Value Measurements 

We estimate the fair value of financial instruments using available market information and generally accepted valuation 
methodologies. We assess the inputs used to measure fair value using a three-tier hierarchy. The hierarchy indicates the extent to 
which pricing inputs used in measuring fair value are observable in the market. Level 1 inputs include unadjusted quoted prices for 
identical assets or liabilities and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include unadjusted quoted prices for similar assets and 
liabilities that are either directly or indirectly observable, or other observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange 
rates, commodity rates, and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include our own judgments about the 
assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The use of observable and unobservable inputs is reflected 
in the hierarchy assessment disclosed in the tables below. 

There were no significant transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3 during the twelve months ended March 31, 2020. 

The following tables present information about our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and 
indicate the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value: 

  (In thousands) 
Assets: 
Corporate-owned life insurance — non-current 

    31-Mar-20         (Level 1) 

       (Level 2) 

        (Level 3) 

   $ 

936          

—          

—       $ 

936   

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Assets: 
Corporate-owned life insurance — non-current 

    31-Mar-19         (Level 1) 

       (Level 2) 

       (Level 3) 

   $ 

895          

—          

—       $ 

895   

The recorded value of the corporate-owned life insurance policies is adjusted to the cash surrender value of the policies obtained from 
the third party life insurance providers, which are not observable in the market, and therefore, are classified within Level 3 of the fair 
value hierarchy. Changes in the cash surrender value of these policies are recorded within “Other expenses (income), net” in the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

The following table presents a summary of changes in the fair value of the corporate-owned life insurance Level 3 asset for the fiscal 
years ended March 31, 2020 and 2019: 

(In thousands) 
Corporate-owned life insurance: 
Balance on April 1 
Unrealized gain relating to instruments held at reporting date 
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net 
Balance on March 31 

15. Quarterly Results (Unaudited) 

    March 31, 

        March 31, 

2020 

2019 

    $ 

    $ 

895        $ 
14           
27           
936        $ 

853    
15    
27    
895   

Because quarterly reporting of per share data is used independently for each reporting period, the sum of per share amounts for the 
four quarters in the fiscal year will not necessarily equal annual per share amounts. GAAP prohibits retroactive adjustment of 
quarterly per share amounts so that the sum of those amounts equals amounts for the full year. 

Occasionally, the timing of large one-time orders, such as those associated with significant remarketed product sales around large 
customer refresh cycles or significant volume rollouts, creates variability in our quarterly results. 

(In thousands except per share data) 
Net revenue 
Gross profit 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements, net 
Net loss 

First 

    Quarter 
   $ 

Year ended March 31, 2020 
Second 
        Quarter 

        Quarter 

Third 

Fourth 
        Quarter 

38,389       $ 
20,014          
231          
—          
(1,575 )    $ 

40,722       $ 
20,217          
190          
(125 )       
(2,918 )    $ 

41,987       $ 
21,064          
11          
—          
(2,582 )    $ 

39,659       $ 
19,657          
150          
—          
(26,992 )    $ 

   $ 

Year 
160,757    
80,952    
582    
(125 ) 
(34,067 ) 

Net loss Per share data-basic and diluted 

   $ 

(0.07 )    $ 

(0.13 )    $ 

(0.11 )    $ 

(1.16 )    $ 

(1.47 ) 

(In thousands except per share data) 
Net revenue 
Gross profit 
Restructuring, severance and other charges 
Legal settlements 
Net loss 

First 
Quarter 

Second 
Quarter 

Year ended March 31, 2019 
Third 
Quarter 

Fourth 
Quarter 

   $ 

   $ 

34,007       $ 
17,889          
440          
91          
(1,736 )    $ 

34,203       $ 
17,749          
448          
35          
(3,791 )    $ 

36,014       $ 
18,647          
58          
—          
(4,048 )    $ 

36,618       $ 
19,595          
222          
15          
(3,589 )    $ 

Year 
140,842    
73,880    
1,168    
141    
(13,164 ) 

Net loss Per share data-basic and diluted 

   $ 

(0.08 )    $ 

(0.16 )    $ 

(0.18 )    $ 

(0.15 )    $ 

(0.57 ) 

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16. Subsequent Events 

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our business as of and subsequent to our March 31, 2020 fiscal year-end as the travel and 
hospitality industries including our customers’ businesses suffered an abrupt and steep decline in activity due to property closures, 
cancelled voyages, cancelled sporting and entertainment events, and many other business operations curtailments. The change in the 
business environment for our customers resulted in project delays for our professional service teams, our inability to deliver products 
to closed property locations and a general reduction in sales activity.   

We have taken actions to mitigate the impact on our business. During the first quarter of our fiscal 2021, we have reduced 
discretionary costs, implemented a hiring freeze on non-essential positions and reduced payroll and related costs through layoffs, 
employee furloughs, employee retirement benefit limitations, and salary decreases for executive team members and certain other 
employees of the Company.   

The extent COVID-19 will impact our business including operations and financial results cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. 
Many factors will continue to influence the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on us including its ultimate severity, future government 
actions in response to COVID-19, and how quickly and to what extent economic conditions return to levels before COVID-19.   

In May 2020, the Company announced a $35 million investment from MAK Capital One, LLC (“MAK Capital”), a leading 
investment management firm who has been a major shareholder of the Company since 2007. MAK Capital will purchase $35 million 
of convertible preferred stock carrying a 5.25% dividend that will be convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at a 
price of $20.1676 per share. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is anticipated to finalize during May 2020. 
The close of the transaction will add $35 million in preferred stock to the Company’s balance sheet and increase our cash balance by 
the $35 million investment less estimated closing costs of approximately $1 million.   

17. Related Party Transaction 

See Note 16. Subsequent Events, for description of the MAK Capital investment in the Company announced in May 2020. Michael 
Kaufman, the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors, is the Chief Executive Officer of MAK Capital.   

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Years ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018 

  (In thousands) 
2020 
Deferred tax valuation allowance 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
2019 
Deferred tax valuation allowance 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 
2018 
Deferred tax valuation allowance 
Allowance for doubtful accounts 

Balance at 
beginning of 
year 

Charged to 
costs and 
expenses 

      Deductions        

Balance at 
end of 
year 

   $ 
   $ 

   $ 
   $ 

   $ 
   $ 

57,852       $ 
788       $ 

8,967       $ 
1,434       $ 

—       $ 
(588 )    $ 

66,819    
1,634    

54,260       $ 
900       $ 

3,592       $ 
539       $ 

—       $ 
(651 )    $ 

57,852    
788    

80,013       $ 
509       $ 

(25,753 )    $ 
1,063       $ 

—       $ 
(672 )    $ 

54,260    
900   

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Item 9.    Change in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures. 

None. 

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures. 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), evaluated the 
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the 
CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report are effective to 
ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act of 1934 is (i) recorded, processed, 
summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to 
our management, including the CEO and CFO, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. A controls 
system cannot provide absolute assurance, however, that the objectives of the controls system are met, and no evaluation of controls 
can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. 

Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

The management of Agilysys, under the supervision of the CEO and CFO, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate 
internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the 
supervision of our CEO and CFO, management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial 
reporting as of   March 31, 2020 based on the framework in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee 
of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on that evaluation, management concluded that Agilysys 
maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020. 

Grant Thornton LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, issued their report regarding Agilysys' internal control over 
financial reporting as of March 31, 2020, which is included elsewhere in this annual report. 

Change in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the last quarter of fiscal 2020 that has materially affected, 
or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our 
workforce began working remotely in March 2020. Our established internal controls continued to operate as they have historically, 
and the change in the work environment for our employees did not have a material adverse effect on our internal control over financial 
reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2020.   

Item 9B.    Other Information 

None. 

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Part III 

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. 

Information required by this Item as to the Directors of Agilysys, Executive Officers, the Audit Committee, Agilysys' Code of 
Business Conduct, and the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominations appearing under the headings “Election of 
Directors,” “Executive Officers” and “Corporate Governance” in our Proxy Statement to be used in connection with Agilysys' 2020 
Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the “ 2020 Proxy Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference. Information with respect to 
compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by our Directors, executive officers, and holders of more than 
five percent of Agilysys' equity securities will be set forth in the 2020 Proxy Statement under the heading “Section 16(a) Beneficial 
Ownership Reporting Compliance.” 

We adopted a Code of Business Conduct that applies to all Directors and employees of Agilysys, including the Chief Executive 
Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The Code is available on our website at http://www.agilysys.com . 

Item 11.    Executive Compensation. 

The information required by this Item is set forth in our 2020 Proxy Statement under the headings, “Executive Compensation,” 
“Director Compensation,” “Compensation Committee Report,” and “Corporate Governance,” which is incorporated herein by 
reference. 

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters. 

The information required by this Item is set forth in our 2020 Proxy Statement under the headings “Beneficial Ownership of Common 
Shares,” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information,” which information is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. 

The information required by this item is set forth in our 2020 Proxy Statement under the headings “Corporate Governance” and 
“Related Person Transactions,” which information is incorporated herein by reference. 

Item 14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services. 

The information required by this Item is set forth in our 2020 Proxy Statement under the heading “Ratification of Appointment of 
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm,” which information is incorporated herein by reference. 

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PART IV 

Item 15.  Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules. 

(a)(1) Financial statements. The following consolidated financial statements are included herein and are incorporated by reference in 
Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report: 

Report of Grant Thornton LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 and 2019 

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended March 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

(a)(2) Financial statement schedule. The following financial statement schedule is included herein and is incorporated by reference in 
Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report: 

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 

All other schedules have been omitted since they are not applicable or the required information is included in the consolidated 
financial statements or notes thereto. 

(a)(3) Exhibits.   Exhibits included herein and those incorporated by reference are listed in the Exhibit Index of this Annual Report. 

Item 16.  Form 10-K Summary. 

None. 

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Agilysys, Inc. 

Exhibit Index 

Exhibit No.   

**3.1 

  Amended Articles of Incorporation of Agilysys, Inc.   

Description 

3.2 

**4.1 

*10.1 

*10.2 

*10.3 

*10.4 

*10.5 

*10.6 

*10.7 

*10.8 

*10.9 

*10.10 

**10.11 
**21 

**23.1 

**31.1 

**31.2 

**31.3 

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* 

** 

  Amended Code of Regulations of Agilysys, Inc., which is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Agilysys, Inc.'s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 14, 2019 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Description of Registrant’s Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 

  The Company's Annual Incentive Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(b) to Agilysys, Inc.'s 
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed June 28, 2011 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Indemnification Agreement entered into by and between Agilysys, Inc. and each of its Directors, which is incorporated 
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to Agilysys, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2018 
(File No. 000-05734). 

  Agilysys, Inc. 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Agilysys, Inc.'s 
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed June 28, 2011 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Agilysys, Inc. 2016 Stock Incentive Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference to Appendix B to Agilysys, Inc.'s 
Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed August 15, 2016 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Form of Stock Appreciation Right Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Agilysys, 
Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Form of Directors Restricted Stock Award Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to 
Agilysys, Inc.'s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Agilysys, Inc.'s 
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2018 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Form of Executive Employment Agreement, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Agilysys, Inc.'s 
Current Report on Form 8-K filed January 31, 2018 (File No. 000-05734). 

  Employment Agreement dated February 10, 2020 by and between Agilysys, Inc. and Ramesh Srinivasan, which is 
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Agilysys, Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 13, 2020 (File 
No. 000-05734). 

  SSAR Agreement dated January 3, 2017, by and between Agilysys, Inc. and Ramesh Srinivasan, which is incorporated 
herein by reference to Exhibit 10(s) to Agilysys, Inc.'s. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2017 
(File No. 000-05734). 

  SSAR Agreement dated February 10, 2020, by and between Agilysys, Inc. and Ramesh Srinivasan. 

  Subsidiaries of the Registrant. 

  Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm. 

  Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

  Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

  Certification of Corporate Controller and Treasurer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

  Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Controller and Treasurer pursuant to 18 
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. 

  The following materials from our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2020, formatted in XBRL 

(Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2020 and 2019, (ii) 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the twelve months ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (iii) Consolidated 
Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the twelve months ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, (iv) 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the twelve months ended March 31, 2020, 2019 and 2018, and (v) Notes to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for the twelve months ended March 31, 2020. 

  Denotes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. 

  Filed herewith 

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Signatures 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report 
to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Alpharetta, State of Georgia, on May 22, 2020. 

AGILYSYS, INC. 

/s/ Ramesh Srinivasan 
Ramesh Srinivasan 
President, Chief Executive Officer and 
Director 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on 
behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on May 22, 2020. 

Signature 

Title 

/s/ Ramesh Srinivasan 
Ramesh Srinivasan 

/s/ Anthony S. Pritchett 
Anthony S. Pritchett 

/s/ Chris J. Robertson 
Chris J. Robertson 

/s/ Michael A. Kaufman 
Michael A. Kaufman 

/s/ Donald A. Colvin 
Donald A. Colvin 

/s/ Gerald C. Jones 
Gerald C. Jones 

/s/ John Mutch 
John Mutch 

/s/ Melvin L. Keating 
Melvin L. Keating 

/s/ Dana Jones 
Dana Jones 

  President, Chief Executive Officer and Director 
  (Principal Executive Officer) 

  Chief Financial Officer, 
  (Principal Financial Officer) 

  Corporate Controller and Treasurer 
  (Principal Accounting Officer) 

  Chairman and Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

  Director 

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