DEFERRED REVENUE
The Company has several signed contracts with customers for the distribution of financial messaging, or other services, which include payment in advance. The payments are not recorded as revenue until the revenue is earned under its revenue recognition policy discussed in Note 2. Deferred revenue was $503 and $473 as of December 31, 2025 and 2024,
respectively. These contracts are all short term in nature and all revenue is expected to be recognized within 12 months, or less. The following is a summary of activity in the deferred revenue account for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Balance January 1, 2025$473 
Revenue recognized(19,011)
Amount collected19,041 
Balance December 31, 2025$503 
Following is a summary of activity in the deferred revenue account for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Balance January 1, 2024$172 
Revenue recognized(18,204)
Amount collected18,505 
Balance December 31, 2024$473 

About Revenue Disclosures

Revenue disclosures under ASC 606 explain how a company identifies performance obligations, allocates transaction prices, and determines when revenue is recognized. This section is essential for understanding whether reported revenue reflects genuine economic activity or aggressive accounting choices. Analysts examine the mix of point-in-time versus over-time recognition, which directly affects revenue timing and comparability.

Key signals: rising contract liabilities (deferred revenue) suggest strong future revenue visibility, while declining contract assets may indicate slowing project milestones. Watch for variable consideration estimates — rebates, returns, and performance bonuses that require management judgment. Significant changes in disaggregated revenue by geography or product line can reveal shifting business mix before it appears in headline numbers. Compare revenue growth against contract liability growth to assess sustainability, and scrutinize any changes in the timing of recognition that coincide with earnings pressure.