NOTES PAYABLE
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the outstanding balance for the other notes payable was $28,021 and $19,391, respectively. On May 3, 2024, upon closing of the acquisition of Nogin, Nogin entered into a secured convertible promissory note agreement with a principal amount of $15,000 with an annual interest rate of 10.0% and a maturity date of May 3, 2027. As discussed on Note 25 — Subsequent Events on March 31, 2025, the Company signed a Deed of Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors and the convertible note in the amount of $15,000 is no longer an obligation of the Company. Of the remaining notes payable, $12,408 related to deferred cash consideration owed to the sellers of FocalPoint and was paid in full in January 2025. Interest expense was $1,640, $609, and $1,125 during the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

About Debt Disclosures

Debt disclosures detail a company's borrowing structure — the types of instruments, interest rates, maturity schedule, and covenant restrictions that define its financial obligations and flexibility. This section is essential for assessing refinancing risk, interest rate exposure, and the margin of safety against financial distress.

Key signals: the maturity schedule reveals concentration risk — large maturities within 1-2 years during tight credit markets can force dilutive refinancing or asset sales. Compare the fair value of debt against carrying amount to gauge whether the market views the company's credit risk differently than the balance sheet suggests. Watch covenant compliance disclosures for tightening cushions, especially leverage and interest coverage ratios. Variable-rate debt exposure quantifies sensitivity to interest rate changes. Secured versus unsecured mix affects recovery rates and future borrowing capacity. Compare net debt-to-EBITDA against industry peers and covenant limits to assess financial health.