VIVINT SMART HOME, INC., 10-Q filed on 5/11/2020
Quarterly Report
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Document and Entity Information - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
May 07, 2020
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   177,901,334
Document Type 10-Q  
Entity Registrant Name Vivint Smart Home, Inc.  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2020  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2020  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Central Index Key 0001713952  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-38246  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-1380306  
Entity Address, Address Line One 4931 North 300 West  
Entity Address, City or Town Provo  
Entity Address, State or Province UT  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 84604  
City Area Code (801)  
Local Phone Number 377-9111  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Common Class A    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share  
Trading Symbol VVNT  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Warrants    
Entity Information [Line Items]    
Title of 12(b) Security Warrants, each exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share  
Trading Symbol VVNT WS  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Current Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 131,089 $ 4,549
Accounts and notes receivable, net 61,708 64,216
Inventories 79,939 64,622
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 16,331 18,063
Total current assets 289,067 151,450
Property, plant and equipment, net 56,790 61,088
Capitalized contract costs, net 1,178,042 1,215,249
Deferred financing costs, net 1,967 1,123
Intangible assets, net 159,540 177,811
Goodwill 834,237 836,540
Operating lease right-of-use assets 63,814 65,320
Long-term notes receivables and other assets, net 86,966 95,827
Total assets 2,670,423 2,604,408
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts payable 102,630 86,554
Accrued payroll and commissions 37,438 72,642
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 158,308 139,389
Deferred revenue 238,363 234,612
Notes Payable, Current 9,500 461,420
Current portion of operating lease liabilities 11,890 11,640
Current portion of finance lease liabilities 6,498 7,708
Total current liabilities 564,627 1,013,965
Notes payable, net 2,438,918 2,471,659
Notes payable, net - related party 385,840 103,634
Revolving credit facility 165,000 245,000
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion 4,717 5,474
Deferred revenue, net of current portion 409,497 405,786
Operating lease liabilities 61,521 63,477
Other long-term obligations 78,612 80,540
Deferred income tax liability 1,005 2,231
Total liabilities 4,109,737 4,391,766
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 12)
Stockholders’ deficit:    
Class A Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 3,000,000,000 shares authorized; 177,711,910 and 94,937,597 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively 18 9
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 3,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 1,228,709 740,121
Accumulated deficit (2,638,146) (2,500,022)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (29,895) (27,466)
Total stockholders’ deficit (1,439,314) (1,787,358)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $ 2,670,423 $ 2,604,408
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 3,000,000,000 3,000,000,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 94,937,597 94,937,597
Common stock, issued (in shares) 177,711,910 177,711,910
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 3,000,000 3,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Mar. 31, 2020
Jan. 17, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 3,000,000,000   3,000,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 177,711,910   177,711,910
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 94,937,597 154,730,618 94,937,597
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.0001   $ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 3,000,000   3,000,000
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0   0
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0   0
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Revenues:    
Recurring and other revenue $ 303,232 $ 276,249
Costs and expenses:    
Operating expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) 83,340 83,076
Selling expenses (exclusive of amortization of deferred commissions of $32,466 and $44,012, respectively, which are included in depreciation and amortization shown separately below) 54,227 43,591
General and administrative expenses 53,018 46,339
Depreciation and amortization 139,249 131,221
Restructuring expenses 20,941 0
Total costs and expenses 350,775 304,227
Loss from operations (47,543) (27,978)
Other expenses (income):    
Interest expense 65,293 63,748
Interest income (229) (23)
Other expenses (income), net 26,305 (2,246)
Loss before income tax expenses (138,912) (89,457)
Income tax benefit (788) (301)
Net loss $ (138,124) $ (89,156)
Net loss attributable per share to common stockholders:    
Net loss attributable per share to common stockholders: Basic and diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.91) $ (0.94)
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss attributable per share to common stockholders: Basic and diluted (in shares) 151,010,847 94,696,362
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Income Statement [Abstract]    
Amortization of deferred commissions $ 32,466 $ 44,012
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
Net loss $ (138,124) $ (89,156)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax effects:    
Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,429) 570
Total other comprehensive (loss) income (2,429) 570
Comprehensive loss $ (140,553) $ (88,586)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Deficit) Statement - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Common Stock
Previously Reported
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock
Previously Reported
Additional paid-in capital
Additional paid-in capital
Previously Reported
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018   94,696,342 1,006,290 0 79,791        
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018   $ 9 $ 10 $ 0 $ 1 $ 735,968 $ 735,966 $ (2,104,181) $ (28,837)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Retrospective application of recapitalization (in shares)   93,690,052   (79,791)          
Retroactive application of recapitalization   $ (1)   $ (1)          
Recapitalization transaction (in shares)   0              
Recapitalization transaction   $ 0       0      
Earnout transactions (in shares)   0              
Issuance of earnout shares   $ 0       0      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlement of earnout shares (in shares)   0              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlement of earnout shares   $ 0       0      
Canceled shares (in shares)   0              
Forfeited shares   $ 0              
Stock-based compensation           857      
Restructuring expenses           0      
Net Loss               (89,156)  
Foreign currency translation adjustment $ 570               570
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2019   94,696,342   0          
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2019 (1,484,686) $ 9   $ 0   736,825   (2,193,253) (28,267)
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019   94,937,597 1,009,144 0 79,791        
Stockholders' equity, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 (1,787,358) $ 9 $ 10 $ 0 $ 1 740,121 $ 740,119 (2,500,022) (27,466)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                  
Retrospective application of recapitalization (in shares)   93,928,453   (79,791)          
Retroactive application of recapitalization   $ (1)   $ (1)   2      
Recapitalization transaction (in shares)   59,793,021              
Recapitalization transaction   $ 6       461,613      
Earnout transactions (in shares)   23,196,214              
Issuance of earnout shares   $ 3       (3)      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlement of earnout shares (in shares)   (52,981)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlement of earnout shares   $ 0       (1,198)      
Canceled shares (in shares)   (161,941)              
Forfeited shares   $ 0              
Stock-based compensation           17,070      
Restructuring expenses           11,106      
Net Loss               (138,124)  
Foreign currency translation adjustment (2,429)               (2,429)
Stockholders' equity, ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020   177,711,910   0          
Stockholders' equity, ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020 $ (1,439,314) $ 18   $ 0   $ 1,228,709   $ (2,638,146) $ (29,895)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net loss $ (138,124) $ (89,156)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Amortization of capitalized contract costs 116,143 105,031
Amortization of customer relationships 16,476 18,632
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment and other intangible assets 6,630 7,558
Amortization of deferred financing costs and bond premiums and discounts 951 1,180
Gain on fair value changes of equity securities 0 (2,212)
Loss on sale or disposal of assets 365 232
Loss on early extinguishment of debt 16,949 0
Stock-based compensation 17,070 857
Provision for doubtful accounts and expected credit losses 8,083 5,918
Deferred income taxes (1,095) 0
Restructuring and asset impairment recoveries 11,106 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts and notes receivable, net (20,656) (10,424)
Inventories (15,526) (43,668)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (4,445) (3,678)
Capitalized contract costs, net (84,532) (80,614)
Long-term notes receivables, other assets, net 7,121 608
Right-of-use assets 1,487 2,146
Accounts payable 37,984 42,864
Accrued payroll and commissions, accrued expenses, and other current and long-term liabilities (18,386) (5,889)
Current and long-term operating lease liabilities (1,687) (2,222)
Deferred revenue 10,206 9,820
Net cash used in operating activities (33,880) (43,017)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures (2,867) (1,391)
Proceeds (payments) associated with disposal of capital assets 1,287 (51)
Acquisition of intangible assets (321) (369)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,901) (1,811)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from notes payable 1,241,000 0
Proceeds from notes payable - related party 309,000 0
Repayment of notes payable (1,572,374) (2,025)
Repayment of notes payable - related party (174,800) 0
Borrowings from revolving credit facility 190,000 40,000
Repayments on revolving credit facility (270,000) 0
Proceeds from Mosaic recapitalization 465,087 0
Repayments of finance lease obligations (2,243) (2,136)
Financing costs (11,061) 0
Deferred financing costs (11,937) 0
Payment of offering costs 0 (118)
Net cash provided by financing activities 162,672 35,721
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (351) 25
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 126,540 (9,082)
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Beginning of period 4,549 12,773
End of period 131,089 3,691
Supplemental non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Finance lease additions 592 93
Intangible asset acquisitions included within accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term obligations 1,448 374
Capital expenditures included within accounts payable 1,869 2,213
Debt and equity financing costs included within accounts payable 2,455 322
Tax withholding related to issuance of shares $ 1,198 $ 0
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Unaudited Interim Financial Statements
The accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared by the Company without audit. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Vivint Smart Home, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The information as of December 31, 2019 included in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q were prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments (all of which are considered of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods and dates presented. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020.
Preparing financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts that are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Although these estimates are based on the Company’s best knowledge of current events and actions that the Company may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the Company’s estimates. The results of operations presented herein are not necessarily indicative of the Company’s results for any future period.
The audited consolidated financial statements of Legacy Vivint Smart Home for the year ending December 31, 2019, which is considered the Company’s accounting predecessor, are included in Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, which was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 13, 2020, and is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Basis of Presentation
On January 17, 2020 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the previously announced merger pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2019, by and among the Company, Merger Sub, and Legacy Vivint Smart Home, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 18, 2019, by and among the Company, Merger Sub and Legacy Vivint Smart Home. (See Note 5 “Business Combination” for further discussion).
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, a business combination between the Company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home was effected through the merger of Merger Sub with and into Legacy Vivint Smart Home, with Legacy Vivint Smart Home surviving as the surviving company (the “Business Combination”). Notwithstanding the legal form of the Business Combination pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Business Combination is accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Vivint Smart Home, Inc. is treated as the acquired company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home is treated as the acquirer for financial statement reporting and accounting purposes. Legacy Vivint Smart Home has been determined to be the accounting acquirer based on evaluation of the following facts and circumstances:
Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s shareholders prior to the Business Combination have the greatest voting interest in the combined entity;
the largest individual shareholder of the combined entity was an existing shareholder of Legacy Vivint Smart Home;
Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s directors represent the majority of the Vivint Smart Home board of directors;   
Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s senior management is the senior management of Vivint Smart Home; and   
Legacy Vivint Smart Home is the larger entity based on historical total assets and revenues.
As a result of Legacy Vivint Smart Home being the accounting acquirer, the financial reports filed with the SEC by the Company subsequent to the Business Combination are prepared “as if” Legacy Vivint Smart Home is the predecessor and legal successor to the Company. The historical operations of Legacy Vivint Smart Home are deemed to be those of the Company. Thus, the financial statements included in this report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Legacy Vivint Smart Home prior to the Business Combination; (ii) the combined results of the Company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home following the Business Combination on January 17, 2020; (iii) the assets and liabilities of Legacy Vivint Smart Home at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented. The recapitalization of the number of shares of common stock attributable to the purchase of Legacy Vivint Smart Home in connection with the Business Combination is reflected retroactively to the earliest period presented and will be utilized for calculating earnings per share in all prior periods presented. No step-up basis of intangible assets or goodwill was recorded in the Business Combination transaction consistent with the treatment of the transaction as a reverse recapitalization of Legacy Vivint Smart Home.
In connection with the Business Combination, Mosaic Acquisition Corp. changed its name to Vivint Smart Home, Inc. The Company’s Common Stock is now listed on the NYSE under the symbol “VVNT” and warrants to purchase the Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “VVNT WS”. Prior to the Business Combination, the Company neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenue. Until the Business Combination, based on the Company’s business activities, it was a “shell company” as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Vivint Flex Pay
The Vivint Flex Pay plan (“Vivint Flex Pay”) became the Company's primary sales model beginning in March 2017. Under Vivint Flex Pay, customers pay separately for the products (including control panel, security peripheral equipment, smart home equipment, and related installation) (“Products”) and Vivint's smart home and security services (“Services”). The customer has the following three ways to pay for the Products: (1) qualified customers in the United States may finance the purchase of Products through third-party financing providers (“Consumer Financing Program”), (2) the Company offers to some customers not eligible for the Consumer Financing Program, but who qualify under the Company's underwriting criteria, the option to enter into a retail installment contract (“RIC”) directly with Vivint, or (3) customers may purchase the Products at the outset of the service contract by check, automatic clearing house payments (“ACH”), credit or debit card.
Although customers pay separately for Products and Services under the Vivint Flex Pay plan, the Company has determined that the sale of Products and Services are one single performance obligation. As a result, all forms of transactions under Vivint Flex Pay create deferred revenue for the gross amount of Products sold. Gross deferred revenues are reduced by imputed interest and estimated write-offs on the RICs and the present value of expected payments due to the third-party financing provider under the Consumer Financing Program.
Under the Consumer Financing Program, qualified customers are eligible for loans provided by third-party financing providers of up to $4,000. The annual percentage rates on these loans range between 0% and 9.99%, and are either installment or revolving loans with a 42 or 60 month term. Loan terms are determined based on the customer's credit quality.
For certain third-party provider loans, the Company pays a monthly fee based on either the average daily outstanding balance of the loans or the number of outstanding loans, depending on the third-party financing provider and the Company shares liability for credit losses, with the Company being responsible for between 5% and 100% of lost principal balances. Additionally, the Company is responsible for reimbursing certain third-party financing providers for credit card transaction fees associated with the loans. Because of the nature of these provisions, the Company records a derivative liability at its fair value when the third-party financing provider originates loans to customers, which reduces the amount of estimated revenue recognized on the provision of the services. The derivative liability is reduced as payments are made by the Company to the third-party financing provider. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the derivative liability are realized through other expenses (income), net in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. (see Note 9 “Financial Instruments” for additional information).
For other third-party loans, the Company receives net proceeds (net of fees and expected losses) for which the Company has no further obligation to the third-party. The Company records these net proceeds to deferred revenue.
Retail Installment Contract Receivables
For subscribers that enter into a RIC to finance the purchase of Products and related installation, the Company records a receivable for the amount financed. Gross RIC receivables are reduced for (i) expected write-offs of uncollectible balances over the term of the RIC and (ii) a present value discount of the expected cash flows using a risk adjusted market interest rate.
Therefore, the RIC receivables equal the present value of the expected cash flows to be received by the Company over the term of the RIC, evaluated on a pool basis. RICs are pooled based on customer credit quality, contract length and geography. At the time of installation, the Company records a long-term note receivable within long-term notes receivables and other assets, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets for the present value of the receivables that are expected to be collected beyond 12 months of the reporting date. The unbilled receivable amounts that are expected to be collected within 12 months of the reporting date are included as a short-term notes receivable within accounts and notes receivable, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The billed amounts of notes receivables are included in accounts receivable within accounts and notes receivable, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company imputes the interest on the RIC receivable using a risk adjusted market interest rate and records it as a reduction to deferred revenue and to the face amount of the related receivable. The risk adjusted interest rate considers a number of factors, including credit quality of the subscriber base and other qualitative considerations such as macro-economic factors. The imputed interest income is recognized over the term of the RIC contract as recurring and other revenue on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
When the Company determines that there are RIC receivables that have become uncollectible, it records an adjustment to the allowance and reduces the related note receivable balance. On a regular basis, the Company also assesses the expected remaining cash flows based on historical RIC write-off trends, current market conditions and both Company and third-party forecast data. In accordance with Topic 326 (see Recently Adopted Accounting Standards below), if the Company determines there is a change in expected remaining cash flows, the total amount of this change for all RICs is recorded in the current period to the provision for credit losses, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded a $1.5 million provision for credit losses during the three months ended March 31, 2020, primarily associated with the expected impact of COVID-19. Account balances are written-off if collection efforts are unsuccessful and future collection is unlikely based on the length of time from the day accounts become past due.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists primarily of amounts due from subscribers for recurring monthly monitoring Services and the billed portion of RIC receivables. The accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts and are non-interest bearing and are included within accounts and notes receivable, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Accounts receivable totaled $18.5 million and $20.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $8.5 million and $8.1 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In accordance with Topic 326, the Company estimates this allowance based on historical collection experience, subscriber attrition rates, current market conditions and both Company and third-party forecast data. When the Company determines that there are accounts receivable that are uncollectible, they are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts. The provision for doubtful accounts is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and totaled $8.1 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
The changes in the Company’s allowance for accounts receivable were as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Beginning balance$8,118  $5,594  
Provision for doubtful accounts (1)8,083  5,918  
Write-offs and adjustments(7,730) (5,704) 
Balance at end of period$8,471  $5,808  
(1) The provision for the three months ended March 31, 2020 includes a $1.1 million provision for the expected impact of COVID-19 in accordance with Topic 326.
Revenue Recognition
The Company offers its customers smart home services combining Products, including a proprietary control panel, door and window sensors, door locks, security cameras and smoke alarms; installation; and a proprietary back-end cloud platform software and Services. These together create an integrated system that allows the Company’s customers to monitor,
control and protect their home (“Smart Home Services”). The Company’s customers are buying this integrated system that provides them with these Smart Home Services. The number and type of Products purchased by a customer depends on their desired functionality. Because the Products and Services included in the customer’s contract are integrated and highly interdependent, and because they must work together to deliver the Smart Home Services, the Company has concluded that installed Products, related installation and Services contracted for by the customer are generally not distinct within the context of the contract and, therefore, constitute a single, combined performance obligation. Revenues for this single, combined performance obligation are recognized on a straight-line basis over the customer’s contract term, which is the period in which the parties to the contract have enforceable rights and obligations. The Company has determined that certain contracts that do not require a long-term commitment for monitoring services by the customer contain a material right to renew the contract, because the customer does not have to purchase Products upon renewal. Proceeds allocated to the material right are recognized over the period of benefit, which is generally three years.
The majority of the Company’s subscription contracts are between three and five years in length and are non-cancelable. These contracts with customers generally convert into month-to-month agreements at the end of the initial term, and some customer contracts are month-to-month from inception. Payment for recurring monitoring and other Smart Home Services is generally due in advance on a monthly basis.
Sales of Products and other one-time fees such as service fees or installation fees are invoiced to the customer at the time of sale. Revenues for wireless internet service that were provided by Vivint Wireless Inc. (“Wireless Internet” or “Wireless”) and any Products or Services that are considered separate performance obligations are recognized when those Products or Services are delivered. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are not included in revenue. Payments received or amounts billed in advance of revenue recognition are reported as deferred revenue.
Deferred Revenue
The Company's deferred revenues primarily consist of amounts for sales (including upfront proceeds) of Smart Home Services. Deferred revenues are recognized over the term of the related performance obligation, which is generally three to five years.
Capitalized Contract Costs
Capitalized contract costs represent the costs directly related and incremental to the origination of new contracts, modification of existing contracts or to the fulfillment of the related subscriber contracts. These include commissions, other compensation and related costs incurred directly for the origination and installation of new or upgraded customer contracts, as well as the cost of Products installed in the customer home at the commencement or modification of the contract. These costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit that the Company has determined to be five years. The period of benefit of five years is longer than a typical contract term because of anticipated contract renewals. The Company applies this period of benefit to its entire portfolio of contracts. The Company updates its estimate of the period of benefit periodically and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the period of benefit could change significantly. Such changes, if any, are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate. Amortization of capitalized contract costs is included in “Depreciation and Amortization” on the consolidated statements of operations. These deferred costs are periodically reviewed for impairment. Contract costs not directly related and incremental to the origination of new contracts, modification of existing contracts or to the fulfillment of the related subscriber contracts are expensed as incurred. These costs include those associated with housing, marketing and recruiting, non-direct lead generation costs, certain portions of sales commissions and residuals, overhead and other costs considered not directly and specifically tied to the origination of a particular subscriber.
On the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, capitalized contract costs are classified as operating activities and reported as “Capitalized contract costs – deferred contract costs” as these assets represent deferred costs associated with subscriber contracts.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consists of highly liquid investments with remaining maturities when purchased of three months or less.
Inventories
Inventories, which are comprised of smart home and security system Products and parts, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories sold to customers as part
of a smart home and security system are generally capitalized as contract costs. The Company adjusts the inventory balance based on anticipated obsolescence, usage and historical write-offs.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Long-lived Assets
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term for assets under finance leases, whichever is shorter. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over the remaining estimated economic life of the underlying technology or relationships, which ranges from 2 to 10 years. Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or in a pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed. Amortization expense associated with leased assets is included with depreciation expense. Routine repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, capitalized contract costs, and definite-lived intangibles for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company considers whether or not indicators of impairment exist on a regular basis and as part of each quarterly and annual financial statement close process. Factors the Company considers in determining whether or not indicators of impairment exist include market factors and patterns of customer attrition. If indicators of impairment are identified, the Company estimates the fair value of the assets. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
The Company conducts an indefinite-lived intangible impairment analysis annually as of October 1, and as necessary if changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangibles may be less than the carrying amount. When indicators of impairment do not exist and certain accounting criteria are met, the Company is able to evaluate indefinite-lived intangible impairment using a qualitative approach. When necessary, the Company’s quantitative impairment test consists of two steps. The first step requires that the Company compare the estimated fair value of its indefinite-lived intangibles to the carrying value. If the fair value is greater than the carrying value, the intangibles are not considered to be impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss in an amount equal to the difference is recorded.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, no impairments to long-lived assets or intangibles were recorded.
The Company’s depreciation and amortization included in the consolidated statements of operations consisted of the following (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Amortization of capitalized contract costs$116,141  $105,028  
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles17,441  20,272  
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment5,667  5,921  
Total depreciation and amortization$139,249  $131,221  
Leases
Effective January 1, 2019 the Company accounts for leases under Topic 842 (see Recently Adopted Accounting Standards below). Under Topic 842, the Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. In determining the present value of lease payments, the Company uses the implicit rate when available. When implicit rates are not available, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date. The lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and is reduced by lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company does not record lease ROU assets and liabilities for leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Leases are classified as either operating or finance at lease inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities and finance lease liabilities are stated separately on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease assets are included in property, plant and equipment, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. For facility type leases, the Company separates the lease and non-lease components. Generally, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all other class of leases.
Prior to the adoption of Topic 842, the Company's leases were classified as either operating or capital leases. Capital lease liabilities were stated separately on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and capital lease assets were included in property, plant and equipment, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Operating leases were not recognized in the balance sheet. Capital lease balances are presented on the same lines as finance lease balances for comparative prior periods in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. See Recently Adopted Accounting Standards below and note 13 "Leases" for additional information related to the impact of adopting Topic 842.
Deferred Financing Costs
Certain costs incurred in connection with obtaining debt financing are deferred and amortized utilizing the straight-line method, which approximates the effective-interest method, over the life of the related financing. Deferred financing costs associated with obtaining APX Group, Inc.’s (“APX”) revolving credit facility are amortized over the amended maturity dates discussed in Note 3 “Long-Term Debt.” Deferred financing costs included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets within deferred financing costs, net at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $2.0 million and $1.1 million, net of accumulated amortization of $10.7 million and $10.6 million, respectively. Deferred financing costs included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets within notes payable, net at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $28.5 million and $27.0 million, net of accumulated amortization of $65.2 million and $63.5 million, respectively. Amortization expense on deferred financing costs recognized and included in interest expense in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations, totaled $2.1 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively (See Note 3 “Long-Term Debt” for additional detail).
Residual Income Plans
The Company has a program that allows certain third-party sales channel partners to receive additional compensation based on the performance of the underlying contracts they create (the “Channel Partner Plan”). The Company also has a residual sales compensation plan (the “Residual Plan”) under which the Company's sales personnel (each, a “Plan Participant”) receive compensation based on the performance of certain underlying contracts they created in prior years.
For both the Channel Partner Plan and Residual Plan, the Company calculates the present value of the expected future residual payments and records a liability for this amount in the period the subscriber account is originated. These costs are recorded to capitalized contract costs. The Company monitors actual payments and customer attrition on a periodic basis and, when necessary, makes adjustments to the liability. The amount included in accrued payroll and commissions was $3.9 million and $4.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, and the amount included in other long-term obligations was $20.6 million and $20.7 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation cost based on the grant-date fair value of the award and recognizes that cost over the requisite service period of the awards (See Note 11 “Stock-Based Compensation and Equity” for additional details).
Advertising Expense
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs were $12.8 million and $12.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes based on the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets when it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company recognizes the effect of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will
not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. The Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties is to record such items as a component of the provision for income taxes.
Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. The Company records the effect of a tax rate or law change on the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities in the period of enactment. Future tax rate or law changes could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of receivables and cash. At times during the year, the Company maintains cash balances in excess of insured limits. The Company is not dependent on any single customer or geographic location. The loss of a customer would not adversely impact the Company’s operating results or financial position.
Concentrations of Supply Risk
As of March 31, 2020, approximately 89% of the Company’s installed panels were SkyControl panels and approximately 11% were 2GIG Go!Control panels. During 2018 the Company transitioned to a new panel supplier. The loss of the Company's panel supplier could potentially impact its operating results or financial position.

Fair Value Measurement
Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities subject to on-going fair value measurement are categorized and disclosed into one of three categories depending on observable or unobservable inputs employed in the measurement. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available.

This hierarchy requires the Company to minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value. The Company recognizes transfers between levels of the hierarchy based on the fair values of the respective financial measurements at the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.
Goodwill
The Company conducts a goodwill impairment analysis annually in the fourth fiscal quarter, as of October 1, and as necessary if changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the Company’s reporting units may be less than their carrying amounts. When indicators of impairment do not exist and certain accounting criteria are met, the Company is able to evaluate goodwill impairment using a qualitative approach. When necessary, the Company’s quantitative goodwill impairment test consists of two steps. The first step requires that the Company compare the estimated fair value of its reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than the carrying value of its net assets, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its net assets, the Company would be required to complete the second step of the test by analyzing the fair value of its goodwill. If the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded. The Company’s reporting units are determined based on its current reporting structure, which as of March 31, 2020 consisted of one reporting unit. As of March 31, 2020, there were no changes in facts and circumstances since the most recent annual impairment analysis to indicate impairment existed.
Foreign Currency Translation and Other Comprehensive Income
The functional currency of Vivint Canada, Inc. is the Canadian dollar. Accordingly, Vivint Canada, Inc. assets and liabilities are translated from their respective functional currencies into U.S. dollars at period-end rates and Vivint Canada, Inc. revenue and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rates for the period. Adjustments resulting from this translation process are classified as other comprehensive income (loss) and shown as a separate component of equity.
When intercompany foreign currency transactions between entities included in the unaudited consolidated financial statements are of a long term investment nature (i.e., those for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future) foreign currency translation adjustments resulting from those transactions are included in stockholders’ deficit as accumulated other comprehensive loss or income. When intercompany transactions are deemed to be of a short term nature, translation adjustments are required to be included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company has determined that settlement of Vivint Canada, Inc. intercompany balances is anticipated and therefore such balances are deemed to be of a short term nature. Translation activity included in the statement of operations in other (income) expenses, net related to intercompany balances was as follows: (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Translation loss (gain)$6,283  $(1,701) 
Letters of Credit
As of each March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $15.6 million and $11.1 million, respectively, of letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business, all of which are undrawn.
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
Restructuring and asset impairment charges represent expenses incurred in relation to activities to exit or disposal of portions of the Company's business that do not qualify as discontinued operations. Liabilities associated with restructuring are measured at their fair value when the liability is incurred. Expenses for related termination benefits are recognized at the date the Company notifies the employee, unless the employee must provide future service, in which case the benefits are expensed ratably over the future service period. Liabilities related to termination of a contract are measured and recognized at fair value when the contract does not have any future economic benefit to the entity and the fair value of the liability is determined based on the present value of the remaining obligation. The Company expenses all other costs related to an exit or disposal activity as incurred (See Note 16).
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments. This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019 and must be applied using a modified-retrospective approach, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
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Revenue and Capitalized Contract Costs
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue and Capitalized Contract Costs Revenue and Capitalized Contract Costs
Customers are typically invoiced for Smart Home Services in advance or at the time the Company delivers the related Smart Home Services. The majority of customers pay at the time of invoice via credit card, debit card or ACH. Deferred revenue relates to the advance consideration received from customers, which precedes the Company’s satisfaction of the associated performance obligation. The Company’s deferred revenues primarily result from customer payments received in advance for recurring monthly monitoring and other Smart Home Services, or other one-time fees, because these performance obligations are satisfied over time.  
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized revenues of $133.5 million and $86.4 million, respectively, that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Transaction Price Allocated to the Remaining Performance Obligations
As of March 31, 2020, approximately $2.5 billion of revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts. The Company expects to recognize approximately 62% of the revenue related to these remaining performance obligations over the next 24 months, with the remaining balance recognized over an additional 36 months.
Timing of Revenue Recognition
The Company considers Products, related installation, and its proprietary back-end cloud platform software and services an integrated system that allows the Company’s customers to monitor, control and protect their homes. These Smart Home Services are accounted for as a single performance obligation that is recognized over the customer’s contract term, which is generally three to five years.
Capitalized Contract Costs
Capitalized contract costs generally include commissions, other compensation and related costs paid directly for the generation and installation of new or modified customer contracts, as well as the cost of Products installed in the customer home at the commencement or modification of the contract. The Company defers and amortizes these costs for new or modified subscriber contracts on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit of five years.
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Long-Term Debt
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-Term Debt Long-Term Debt
The Company’s debt at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 consisted of the following (in thousands): 
March 31, 2020
Outstanding
Principal
Unamortized
Premium (Discount)
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (1)Net Carrying
Amount
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities$165,000  $—  $—  $165,000  
7.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022
677,000  10,724  (6,536) 681,188  
7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023
400,000  —  (2,871) 397,129  
8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024
225,000  —  (4,205) 220,795  
6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027
600,000  —  (6,473) 593,527  
Senior Secured Term Loan - noncurrent940,500  —  (8,381) 932,119  
Total Long-Term Debt3,007,500  10,724  (28,466) 2,989,758  
Senior Secured Term Loan - current9,500  —  —  9,500  
Total Debt$3,017,000  $10,724  $(28,466) $2,999,258  

December 31, 2019
Outstanding
Principal
Unamortized
Premium (Discount)
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (1)Net Carrying
Amount
Long-Term Debt:
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility$245,000  $—  $—  $245,000  
8.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022
270,000  (1,645) (451) 267,904  
7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022
900,000  15,480  (9,532) 905,948  
7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023
400,000  —  (3,081) 396,919  
8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024
225,000  —  (4,431) 220,569  
Senior Secured Term Loan - noncurrent791,775  —  (7,822) 783,953  
Total Long-Term Debt2,831,775  13,835  (25,317) 2,820,293  
Current Debt:
Senior Secured Term Loan - current (2)8,100  —  —  8,100  
8.750% Senior Notes due 2020
454,299  $742  $(1,721) $453,320  
Total Long-Term Debt462,399  742  (1,721) 461,420  
Total Debt$3,294,174  $14,577  $(27,038) $3,281,713  

 
(1)Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit facilities included in deferred financing costs, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $2.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
(2)The current portion of the Term Loan was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as reported in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company has reclassified the amounts reported for December 31, 2019 to be included in the current portion of notes payable, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Notes Payable
2022 Notes 
As of March 31, 2020, APX had $677.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2022 (the “2022 notes”). The 2022 notes will mature on December 1, 2022, or on such earlier date when any outstanding pari passu lien indebtedness matures as a result of the operation of any “Springing Maturity” provision set forth in the agreements governing such pari passu lien indebtedness. The 2022 notes are secured, on a pari passu basis, by the collateral
securing obligations under the 2024 notes (as defined below), the 2027 notes (as defined below), the revolving credit facilities and the Term Loan, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens.
2023 Notes
As of March 31, 2020, APX had $400.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of the 7.625% senior notes due 2023 (the “2023 notes”) with a maturity date of September 1, 2023.
2024 Notes 
As of March 31, 2020, APX had $225.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 8.50% senior secured notes due 2024 (the “2024 notes” and, together with the 2022 notes and the 2027 notes, the “existing senior secured notes”). The 2024 notes will mature on November 1, 2024, unless, under “Springing Maturity” provisions, on June 1, 2023 (the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 2023 notes) more than an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million of such 2023 notes remain outstanding or have not been refinanced as permitted under the indenture for the 2023 notes, in which case the 2024 Notes will mature on June 1, 2023. The 2024 notes are secured, on a pari passu basis, by the collateral securing obligations under the existing senior secured notes, the revolving credit facilities and the Term Loan, in all each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens.
2027 Notes 
In February 2020, APX issued $600.0 million outstanding aggregate principal amount of 6.75% senior secured notes due 2027 (the “2027 notes” and, together with the 2022 notes, the 2023 notes and the 2024 notes the “Notes”). The 2027 notes will mature on February 15, 2027, unless, under “Springing Maturity” provisions on June 1, 2023 (the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 2023 notes) more than an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million of such 2023 notes remain outstanding or have not been refinanced as permitted under the note purchase agreement for the 2023 notes, in which case the 2027 Notes will mature on June 1, 2023. The 2027 notes are secured, on a pari passu basis, by the collateral securing obligations under the existing senior secured notes, the revolving credit facility and the Term Loan, in each case, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens.
Interest accrues at the rate of 7.875% per annum for the 2022 notes, 7.625% per annum for the 2023 notes, 8.50% per annum for the 2024 notes and 6.75% per annum for the 2027 notes. Interest on the 2022 notes is payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Interest on the 2023 notes is payable semiannually in arrears on March 1 and September 1 of each year. Interest on the 2024 notes is payable semiannually in arrears on May 1 and November 1 each year. Interest on the 2027 notes is payable semiannually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 each year. APX may redeem the Notes at the prices and on the terms specified in the applicable indenture.
Term Loan
In February 2020, APX entered into an amended and restated credit agreement, pursuant to which APX incurred term loans in an aggregate principal amount of $950.0 million (the “Term Loan”), the proceeds of which were used in part to refinance APX’s existing term loans. APX is required to make quarterly amortization payments under the Term Loan in an amount equal to 0.25% of the aggregate principal amount of Term Loan outstanding on the closing date thereof. The remaining outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan will be due and payable in full on December 31, 2025, unless, pursuant to a “Springing Maturity” provision on June 1, 2023 (the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 2023 notes) more than an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million of such 2023 notes remain outstanding or have not been repaid or redeemed, in which case the Term Loan will mature on June 1, 2023.

The Term Loan bears interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at APX's option, either (1) the base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A. and (c) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the costs of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month, plus 1.00% or (2) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the London interbank offered rate for dollars for the interest period relevant to such borrowing. The applicable margin for base rate-based borrowings is 4.0% per annum and the applicable margin for LIBOR rate-based borrowings is 5.0% per annum. APX may prepay the Term Loan on the terms specified in the credit agreement covering the Term Loan.
Debt Modifications and Extinguishments
The Company performs analyses on a creditor-by-creditor basis for debt modifications and extinguishments to determine if repurchased debt was substantially different than debt issued to determine the appropriate accounting treatment of associated issuance costs. As a result of these analyses, the following amounts of other expense and loss on extinguishment and deferred financing costs were recorded (in thousands):
Original premium extinguishedPreviously deferred financing costs extinguishedNew financing costsTotal other expense and loss on extinguishmentPreviously deferred financing costs rolled overNew deferred financing costsTotal deferred financing costs remaining after issuance
Three months ended March 31, 2020
2027 Notes issuance - February 2020$(2,749) $4,033  $6,146  $7,430  $205  $6,346  $6,551  
Term Loan issuance - February 2020—  4,374  5,146  9,520  2,835  5,361  8,196  

Deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the issued debt. The Company had no debt issuances or related modification or extinguishment costs during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
The following table presents deferred financing activity for the periods ended March 31, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs
Balance December 31, 2019AdditionsEarly Extinguishment AmortizedBalance March 31, 2020
Revolving Credit Facility$1,123  $1,027  $—  $(183) $1,967  
2020 Notes1,721  —  (1,565) (156) —  
2022 Private Placement Notes451  —  (221) (25) —  
2022 Notes9,532  —  (2,247) (749) 6,536  
2023 Notes3,081  —  —  (210) 2,871  
2024 Notes4,431  —  —  (226) 4,205  
2027 Notes—  6,346  —  (78) 6,473  
Term Loan7,822  5,361  (4,374) (428) 8,381  
Total Deferred Financing Costs$28,161  $12,734  $(8,407) $(2,055) $30,433  

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs
Balance December 31, 2018AdditionsEarly Extinguishment AmortizedBalance March 31, 2019
Revolving Credit Facility$2,058  $—  $—  $(261) $1,797  
2020 Notes5,380  —  —  (702) 4,678  
2022 Private Placement Notes602  —  —  (38) 564  
2022 Notes12,799  —  —  (816) 11,983  
2023 Notes3,922  —  —  (210) 3,712  
Term Loan9,662  —  —  (460) 9,202  
Total Deferred Financing Costs$34,423  $—  $—  $(2,487) $31,936  

        Revolving Credit Facility
In February 2020, APX amended and restated the credit agreement governing its existing senior secured revolving credit facility to provide for, among other things, (1) an increase in the aggregate commitments previously available to it to $350.0 million and (2) the extension of the maturity date with respect to certain of the previously available commitments.
Borrowings under the amended and restated revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate per annum equal to an applicable margin plus, at APX’s option, either (1) the base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, (b) the prime rate of Bank of America, N.A. and (c) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the costs of funds for U.S. dollar deposits for an interest period of one month, plus 1.00% or (2) the LIBOR rate determined by reference to the London interbank offered rate for dollars for the interest period relevant to such borrowing. The applicable margin for base rate-based borrowings (1)(a) under the Series A Revolving Commitments of approximately $10.9 million and the Series C
Revolving Commitments of approximately $330.8 million is 2.0% per annum and (b) under the Series B Revolving Commitments of approximately $8.3 million is 3.0% and (2)(a) the applicable margin for LIBOR rate-based borrowings (a) under the Series A Revolving Commitments and the Series C Revolving Commitments is currently 3.0% per annum and (b) under the Series B Revolving Commitments is currently 4.0%. The applicable margin for borrowings under the revolving credit facility is subject to one step-down of 25 basis points based on APX meeting a consolidated first lien net leverage ratio test at the end of each fiscal quarter.
In addition to paying interest on outstanding principal under the revolving credit facility, APX is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee (which is subject to one interest rate step-down of 12.5 basis points, based on APX meeting a consolidated first lien net leverage ratio test) to the lenders under the revolving credit facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder. APX also pays customary letter of credit and agency fees.
APX is not required to make any scheduled amortization payments under the revolving credit facility. The principal amount outstanding under the revolving credit facility will be due and payable in full with respect to commitments under the Series A Revolving Credit Facility and Series B Revolving Credit Facility on March 31, 2021 and on February 14, 2025 with respect to the Series C Revolving Credit Commitments, unless “Springing Maturity” provisions apply. Under the “Springing Maturity” provisions, principal amounts outstanding will be due:
the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 2022 notes, if, on that date, more than an aggregate principal amount of $350.0 million of such 2022 notes remain outstanding or have not been repaid or redeemed with certain qualifying proceeds specified in the revolving credit facility,
the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 2023 notes, if, on that date, more than an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million of such 2023 notes remain outstanding or have not been repaid or redeemed with certain qualifying proceeds specified in the revolving credit facility,
the 91st day prior to the maturity of the 2024 notes, if, on that date, more than an aggregate principal amount of $125.0 million of such 2024 notes remain outstanding or have not been repaid or redeemed with certain qualifying proceeds specified in the revolving credit facility.
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 there was $165.0 million and $245.0 million, respectively of outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. As of March 31, 2020 the Company had $169.4 million of availability under the revolving credit facility (after giving effect to $15.6 million of letters of credit outstanding and $165.0 million of borrowings).

        Guarantees
All of the obligations under the credit agreement governing the revolving credit facility, the credit agreement governing the Term Loan and the debt agreements governing the Notes are guaranteed by APX Group Holdings, Inc. and each of APX Group, Inc.'s existing and future material wholly-owned U.S. restricted subsidiaries (subject to customary exclusions and qualifications). However, such subsidiaries shall only be required to guarantee the obligations under the debt agreements governing the Notes for so long as such entities guarantee the obligations under the revolving credit facility, the credit agreement governing the Term Loan or the Company's other indebtedness.
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Retail Installment Contract Receivables
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]  
Retail Installment Contract Receivables Retail Installment Contract Receivables
Certain subscribers have the option to purchase Products under a RIC, payable over either 42 or 60 months. Short-term RIC receivables are recorded in accounts and notes receivable, net and long-term RIC receivables are recorded in long-term notes receivables and other assets, net in the unaudited condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets.
The following table summarizes the RIC receivables (in thousands):
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
RIC receivables, gross$178,491  $192,058  
RIC allowance(37,455) (39,219) 
Imputed interest(17,789) (20,294) 
RIC receivables, net$123,247  $132,545  
Classified on the unaudited condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:
Accounts and notes receivable, net$43,223  $43,733  
Long-term notes receivables and other assets, net80,024  88,812  
RIC receivables, net$123,247  $132,545  
The changes in the Company’s RIC allowance were as follows (in thousands):
 Three months ended March 31, 2020Three months ended March 31, 2019
RIC allowance, beginning of period$39,219  $22,080  
Write-offs, net of recoveries(5,517) (6,923) 
Additions from RICs originated during the period3,189  3,649  
Change in expected credit losses1,515  376  
Other Adjustments (1)(951) (143) 
RIC allowance, end of period$37,455  $19,039  

(1) Other adjustments primarily reflect changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to Canadian RICs.
The amount of RIC imputed interest income recognized in recurring and other revenue was $2.9 million and $3.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
v3.20.1
Business Combination
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Business Combination Business Combination
On the Closing Date, the Company consummated the previously announced merger pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2019, by and among the Company, Merger Sub, and Legacy Vivint Smart Home, as amended by the Merger Agreement, dated as of December 18, 2019, by and among the Company, Maiden Sub and Legacy Vivint Smart Home.
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, a business combination between the Company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home was effected through the merger of Merger Sub with and into Legacy Vivint Smart Home, with Legacy Vivint Smart Home surviving as the surviving company. At the effective time of the Business Combination (the “Effective Time”), each stockholder of Legacy Vivint Smart Home received 84.5320916792 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share (the “Common Stock”), for each share of Legacy Vivint Smart Home common stock, par value $0.01 per share, that such stockholder owned.
Pursuant in each case to a Subscription Agreement entered into in connection with the Merger Agreement, certain investment funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group LLC (“Fortress”) and certain investment funds affiliated with The Blackstone Group Inc. (“Blackstone”) purchased, respectively, 12,500,000 and 10,000,000 newly-issued shares of Common Stock (such purchases, the “Fortress PIPE” and the “Blackstone PIPE,” respectively, and together, the “PIPE”) concurrently with the completion of the Business Combination (the “Closing”) on the Closing Date for an aggregate purchase price of $125.0 million and $100.0 million, respectively. In connection with the Merger, each of the issued and outstanding Founder Shares was converted into approximately 1.20 shares of Common Stock of the Company. The private placement warrants will expire five years after the Closing or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
In connection with the execution of the Amendment, the Company entered into a Subscription and Backstop Agreement (the “Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement”). On the Closing Date, pursuant to the Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement, Fortress purchased 2,698,753 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate of $27.8 million. In addition, the Company entered into an additional subscription agreement (the “Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement”) with one of the forward purchasers (the “Forward Purchaser”). Pursuant to the Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement, immediately prior to the Effective Time, the Forward Purchaser purchased from us 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $10.00 per share. As consideration for the additional investment, concurrently with the Closing, 25% of Mosaic Sponsor LLC’s founder shares (“Forward Shares”) and private placement warrants were forfeited to the Company and the Company issued to the Forward Purchaser a number of shares of Common Stock equal to approximately 1.20 times the number of Founder Shares forfeited and a number of warrants equal to the number of private placement warrants forfeited.
At the Closing, certain investors (including an affiliate of Fortress) received an aggregate of 15,789,474 shares of Common Stock at a purchase price of $9.50 per share (the “IPO Forward Purchaser Investment”) pursuant to the terms of the forward purchase agreements the Company entered into in connection with the Company’s initial public offering.
In connection with the Closing, 31,074,592 shares of Common Stock were redeemed at a price per share of approximately $10.29. In addition, in connection with the Closing, each Founder Share issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Closing (other than the Founder Shares forfeited in connection with the Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement) converted into approximately 1.20 shares of Common Stock of the Company. Immediately prior to the Effective Time, each issued and outstanding share of Legacy Vivint Smart Home preferred stock (other than shares owned by Legacy Vivint Smart Home as treasury stock) converted into approximately 1.43 shares of Legacy Vivint Smart Home common stock in accordance with the certificate of designations of the Legacy Vivint Smart Home preferred stock.
The following table reconciles the elements of the Business Combination to the consolidated statement of cash flows and the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Recapitalization
(in thousands)
Cash - Mosaic (net of redemptions)$35,344  
Cash - Subscribers and Forward Purchasers453,221  
Less fees to underwriters and other transaction costs(23,478) 
Net cash received from recapitalization465,087  
Less: non-cash net liabilities assumed from Mosaic(5) 
Less: non-cash settlement of deferred and accrued transaction costs(3,463) 
Net contributions from recapitalization$461,619  
The number of shares of Common Stock of Vivint Smart Home Inc. issued immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination is summarized as follows:

Number of Shares
Common Stock outstanding prior to Business Combination34,500,000
Less redemption of Mosaic Shares(31,074,592)
Common Stock of Mosaic3,425,408
Shares issued from Fortress PIPE12,500,000
Shares from Blackstone PIPE10,000,000
Shares from Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement5,000,000
Shares from IPO Forward Purchaser Investment15,789,474
Shares from Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement2,698,753
Shares from Mosaic Founder Shares10,379,386
Recapitalization shares59,793,021
Legacy Vivint Smart Home equity holders94,937,597
Total shares154,730,618

Earnout consideration
Following the closing of the Merger, holders of Vivint common stock and holders of Rollover Restricted Stock (as defined in the Merger Agreement) and outstanding Rollover Equity Awards (as defined in the Merger Agreement) will have the contingent right to receive, in the aggregate, up to 37,500,000 shares of Common Stock if, from the closing of the Merger until the fifth anniversary thereof, the dollar volume-weighted average price of Common Stock exceeds certain thresholds. The first issuance of 12,500,000 earnout shares will occur if the volume-weighted average price of Common Stock exceeds $12.50 for any 20 trading days within any 30 trading day period (the “First Earnout”). The second issuance of 12,500,000 earnout shares will occur if the volume weighted average price of Common Stock exceeds $15.00 for any 20 trading days within any 30 trading day period (the “Second Earnout”). The third issuance of 12,500,000 earnout shares will occur if the volume weighted average price of Common Stock exceeds $17.50 for any 20 trading days within any 30 trading day period (the “Third Earnout”) (as further described in the Merger Agreement).
Subsequent to the closing of the Merger, the issuance of 11,595,663 and 11,600,551 earnout shares occurred in February 2020 and March 2020, respectively, after attainment of the First Earnout and Second Earnout. The difference in the shares issued in the earnouts and the aggregate amounts defined in the Merger Agreement above are attributable to unissued shares reserved for future issuance to holders of Rollover Equity Awards, which are subject to the same vesting terms and conditions as the underlying Rollover Equity Awards. Additionally, shares were withheld from employees to satisfy the mandatory tax withholding requirements. As of March 31, 2020, the Third Earnout has not yet been achieved. The Company has determined that the earnout shares issued to non-employee shareholders and to holders of Vivint common stock, Rollover Restricted Stock, and vested Rollover Equity Awards qualify for the scope exception in ASC 815-10-15-74(a) and meet the criteria for equity classification under ASC 815-40. For the earnout shares associated with unvested Rollover Equity Awards, the Company has determined that they qualify for equity classification and are subject to stock-based compensation expense under ASC 718. The earnout shares were initially measured at fair value at Closing. Upon the attainment of the share price targets, the earnout shares delivered to the equity holders are recorded in equity as shares issued, with the appropriate allocation to common stock at par
and additional paid-in capital. Since all earnout shares have determined to be equity-classified, there is no remeasurement unless reclassification is required..
v3.20.1
Balance Sheet Components
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components Balance Sheet Components
The following table presents material balance sheet component balances (in thousands):

March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid expenses$14,561  $7,753  
Deposits657  870  
Other1,113  9,440  
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$16,331  $18,063  
Capitalized contract costs
Capitalized contract costs$2,971,467  $2,903,389  
Accumulated amortization(1,793,425) (1,688,140) 
Capitalized contract costs, net$1,178,042  $1,215,249  
Long-term notes receivables and other assets
RIC receivables, gross$135,268  $148,325  
Variable Consideration Allowance(37,455) (39,219) 
Imputed interest(17,789) (20,294) 
Security deposits6,581  6,715  
Other361  300  
Total long-term notes receivables and other assets, net$86,966  $95,827  
Accrued payroll and commissions
Accrued commissions$11,689  $36,976  
Accrued payroll25,749  35,666  
Total accrued payroll and commissions$37,438  $72,642  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued interest payable$42,543  $31,327  
Current portion of derivative liability87,246  80,366  
Service warranty accrual8,394  8,680  
Loss contingencies1,831  1,831  
Other18,294  17,185  
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$158,308  $139,389  
v3.20.1
Property Plant and Equipment
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property Plant and Equipment Property Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019Estimated Useful
Lives
Vehicles$42,080  $46,496  
3 - 5 years
Computer equipment and software65,132  63,197  
3 - 5 years
Leasehold improvements28,703  28,593  
2 - 15 years
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment21,004  20,786  
2 - 7 years
Construction in process3,546  3,480  
Property, plant and equipment, gross160,465  162,552  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(103,675) (101,464) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$56,790  $61,088  

Property, plant and equipment, net includes approximately $21.9 million and $24.3 million of assets under finance or capital lease obligations at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, net of accumulated amortization of $20.8 million and $22.8 million, respectively. Depreciation and amortization expense on all property, plant and equipment was $5.7 million and $5.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Amortization expense relates to assets under finance or capital leases and is included in depreciation and amortization expense.
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
        Goodwill
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had a goodwill balance of $834.2 million and $836.5 million, respectively. The change in the carrying amount of goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was the result of foreign currency translation adjustments as well as a $0.4 million addition associated with the acquisition of CrowdStorage (defined below).
        Intangible assets, net
The following table presents intangible asset balances (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountEstimated
Useful Lives
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Customer contracts$961,035  $(805,917) $155,118  $967,623  $(794,926) $172,697  10 years
2GIG 2.0 technology17,000  (16,651) 349  17,000  (16,534) 466  8 years
Other technology4,725  (3,221) 1,504  4,725  (2,858) 1,867  
2 - 7 years
Space Monkey technology7,100  (6,918) 182  7,100  (6,809) 291  6 years
Patents13,120  (10,792) 2,328  12,885  (10,454) 2,431  5 years
Total definite-lived intangible assets:$1,002,980  $(843,499) $159,481  $1,009,333  $(831,581) $177,752  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain names59  —  59  59  —  59  
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets59  —  59  59  —  59  
Total intangible assets, net$1,003,039  $(843,499) $159,540  $1,009,392  $(831,581) $177,811  

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was approximately $17.4 million and $20.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
As of March 31, 2020, the remaining weighted-average amortization period for definite-lived intangible assets was 2.6 years. Estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets, excluding approximately $0.4 million in patents currently in process, is as follows as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands):
 
2020 - Remaining Period$51,382  
202159,024  
202248,641  
202377  
2024 
Thereafter—  
Total estimated amortization expense$159,129  
v3.20.1
Financial Instruments
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
        Cash, Cash Equivalents and Equity Securities
Cash equivalents and equity securities with readily available determinable fair values (“Corporate Securities”) are classified as level 1 assets, as they have readily available market prices in an active market.
The following tables set forth the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and Corporate Securities’ adjusted cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value by significant investment category recorded as cash and cash equivalents or long-term notes receivables and other assets, net as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
March 31, 2020
 Adjusted CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash and Cash EquivalentsLong-Term Notes Receivables and Other Assets, net
Cash$131,085  $—  $—  $131,085  $131,085  $—  
Level 1:
Money market funds —  —    —  
Total$131,089  $—  $—  $131,089  $131,089  $—  

December 31, 2019
 Adjusted CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash and Cash EquivalentsLong-Term Notes Receivables and Other Assets, net
Cash$4,545  $—  $—  $4,545  $4,545  $—  
Level 1:
Money market funds —  —  —   —  
Total$4,549  $—  $—  $4,545  $4,549  $—  

The Company sold its Corporate Securities in June 2019 and during the three months ended March 31, 2019 recorded an unrealized gain of $2.2 million associated with the change in fair value of the Corporate Securities.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities approximate their fair values.
        Long-Term Debt
Components of long-term debt including the associated interest rates and related fair values are as follows (in thousands, except interest rates):
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019Stated Interest Rate
IssuanceFace ValueEstimated Fair ValueFace ValueEstimated Fair Value
2020 Notes$—  $—  $454,299  $455,253  8.750 %
2022 Private Placement Notes—  —  270,000  267,945  8.875 %
2022 Notes677,000  644,436  900,000  909,000  7.875 %
2023 Notes400,000  314,840  400,000  378,040  7.625 %
2024 Notes225,000  209,250  225,000  232,290  8.500 %
2027 Notes600,000  498,000  —  —  6.750 %
Term Loan950,000  950,000  799,875  799,875  N/A
Total$2,852,000  $2,616,526  $3,049,174  $3,042,403  
The Notes are fixed-rate debt considered Level 2 fair value measurements as the values were determined using observable market inputs, such as current interest rates, prices observable from less active markets, as well as prices observable from comparable securities. The Term Loan is floating-rate debt and approximates the carrying value as interest accrues at floating rates based on market rates.
Derivative Financial Instruments
Under the Consumer Financing Program, the Company pays a monthly fee to third-party financing providers based on either the average daily outstanding balance of the loans or the number of outstanding loans depending on third-party financing provider. The Company also shares the liability for credit losses, depending on the credit quality of the customer. Because of the nature of certain provisions under the Consumer Financing Program, the Company records a derivative liability that is not designated as a hedging instrument and is adjusted to fair value, measured using the present value of the estimated future payments. Changes to the fair value are recorded through other income, net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The following represent the contractual obligations with the third-party financing providers under the Consumer Financing Program that are components of the derivative:
The Company pays either a monthly fee based on the average daily outstanding balance of the loans, or the number of outstanding loans, depending on the third-party financing provider
The Company shares the liability for credit losses depending on the credit quality of the customer
The Company pays transactional fees associated with customer payment processing
The derivative is classified as a Level 3 instrument. The derivative positions are valued using a discounted cash flow model, with inputs consisting of available market data, such as market yield discount rates, as well as unobservable internally derived assumptions, such as collateral prepayment rates, collateral default rates and loss severity rates. These derivatives are priced quarterly using a credit valuation adjustment methodology. In summary, the fair value represents an estimate of the present value of the cash flows the Company will be obligated to pay to the third-party financing provider for each component of the derivative.
The following table summarizes the fair value and the notional amount of the Company’s outstanding derivative instrument as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Consumer Financing Program Contractual Obligations:
Fair value$141,439  $136,863  
Notional amount552,621  534,560  
Classified on the condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities87,246  80,366  
Other long-term obligations54,193  56,497  
Total Consumer Financing Program Contractual Obligation$141,439  $136,863  
Changes in Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the Level 3 outstanding derivative liability instrument for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):
Three months ended March 31, 2020Three months ended March 31, 2019
Balance, beginning of period$136,863  $117,620  
Additions18,717  16,480  
Settlements(16,362) (14,856) 
Net losses (gains) included in earnings2,221  1,427  
Balance, end of period$141,439  $120,671  
v3.20.1
Income Taxes
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
In order to determine the quarterly provision for income taxes, the Company uses an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on expected annual income and statutory tax rates in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized in the quarter during which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rates from quarter to quarter.
The Company’s effective income tax benefit rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 was approximately 0.57% and 0.34%, respectively. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was affected by year to date projected loss in Canada and estimated minimum state taxes in the US. Both the 2020 and 2019 effective tax rates differ from the statutory rate primarily due to the combination of not benefiting from expected pre-tax US losses, a result of changes to the valuation allowance, and recognizing current state income tax expense for minimum state taxes.
Significant judgment is required in determining the Company’s provision for income taxes, recording valuation allowances against deferred tax assets, and evaluating the Company’s uncertain tax positions. In evaluating the ability to realize its deferred tax assets, in full or in part, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including past operating results, forecasted future earnings, and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies. Due to historical net losses incurred and the uncertainty of realizing the deferred tax assets, for all the periods presented, the Company has maintained a domestic valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that remain after offset by domestic deferred tax liabilities, and the company currently anticipates recording a valuation allowance against net foreign deferred tax assets by the end of the current year.
v3.20.1
Stock-Based Compensation and Equity
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation and Equity Stock-Based Compensation and Equity
Restricted Stock
Prior to the Business Combination, Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s indirect parent, 313 Acquisition LLC (“313”), which is majority owned by Blackstone, authorized the award of profits interests, representing the right to share a portion of the value appreciation on the initial capital contributions to 313 (“Incentive Units”). As part of the Business Combination, all vested Incentive Units, other than certain Holdback Executives, were redeemed by 313 for a number of shares in Vivint Smart Home and Vivint Solar, if any, assuming a hypothetical liquidation of 313. All unvested Incentive Units were redeemed by 313 Acquisition for a number of shares of restricted stock in Vivint Smart Home (“Restricted Stock”), if any. As part of the Business Combination, the vesting terms were modified such that all shares (other than those held by non-employee directors or their affiliates) were converted to time-based annual vesting. As of March 31, 2020, 614,853 shares of Restricted Stock related to this redemption were outstanding, to current and former members of senior management and an affiliate of a non-employee board member. In February 2020 the board of directors approved a modification to the vesting conditions (excluding with respect to awards held by non-employee directors and their affiliates) so that all unvested awards become fully vested (to the extent not already vested) in January 2021, subject to continued employment or services, as applicable (the “modification”). In the event of a change of control prior to January 17, 2021, all outstanding Restricted Stock with time-based vesting conditions will become fully vested and exercisable.
The fair value of stock-based awards were measured at the grant date and is recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The grant date fair value was primarily determined using a Monte Carlo simulation valuation approach with the following assumptions: expected volatility varies from 55% to 125%; expected exercise term between 3.96 and 6.00 years; and risk-free rates between 0.62% and 2.61%. The shares that were modified as part of the Business Combination were measured based on the valuation set forth in the Business Combination.

Rollover SARs and LTIPs
Prior to the Business Combination, the Company’s subsidiary, Vivint Group, Inc. (“Vivint Group”), awarded Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”) to various levels of key employees and board members, pursuant to an omnibus incentive plan. The purpose of the SARs was to attract and retain personnel and provide an opportunity to acquire an equity interest of Vivint Group and/or its direct or indirect parents. In connection with the Business Combination, each SAR, to the extent then outstanding and unexercised, was automatically cancelled and converted into a SAR of Vivint Smart Home (“Rollover SAR”) with respect to a number of shares of Vivint Smart Home Class A common stock equal to the product of (x) the number of shares of Vivint Group common stock subject to such Company Group SAR as of immediately prior to the effective time, multiplied by 0.0864152412, with a strike price per share of Vivint Smart Home Class A common stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing (i) the per share strike price of such SAR as of immediately prior to the effective time by (ii) 0.0864152412. As part of the Business Combination, the vesting terms were modified such that all shares were converted to time-based annual vesting. As of March 31, 2020, 3,289,849 Rollover SARs were outstanding. In addition, 4,633,738 LTIP SARs have been set aside for funding incentive compensation pools pursuant to long-term sales and installation employee incentive plans established by the Company. In February 2020 the board of directors approved the modification to the vesting conditions so that all unvested awards become fully vested (to the extend not already vested) in January 2021, subject to continued employment or services, as applicable. In the event of a change of control prior to January 17, 2021, all outstanding Rollover SARs with time-based vesting conditions will become fully vested and exercisable. The Company expects to settle Rollover SARs through issuance of common stock.
The fair value of the Rollover SARs were measured at the grant date and is recognized as expense over the employee’s requisite service period. The grant date fair value was primarily determined using a Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions: expected volatility varies from 55% to 125%, expected dividends of 0%; expected exercise term between 6.00 and 6.47 years; and risk-free rates between 0.61% and 2.61%. Due to the lack of historical exercise data, the Company used the simplified method in determining the estimated exercise term. The shares that were modified as part of the Business Combination were primarily determined using a Black-Scholes option valuation model with the following assumptions: expected volatility of 60%, expected exercise term of 6.25 years; and a risk-free rate of 1.7%, along with the valuation set forth in the Business Combination. The weighted average grant date per share of the modified awards were $6.02 per share.
Rollover Restricted Stock Units
Prior to the Business Combination, the Company’s subsidiary, Vivint Group, awarded Group Restricted Stock Units (“Group RSUs”), respectively, to certain board members, pursuant to an omnibus incentive plan. The purpose of the Group RSUs is to compensate board members for their board service and align their interests of those of the Company's shareholders. As of the effective time, each Group RSU was converted into a restricted stock unit entitling the holder thereof to receive upon
settlement the value of a number of shares of Vivint Smart Home Class A common stock equal to the product of (x) the number of shares of Vivint Group common stock subject to such Company Group RSU as of immediately prior to the effective time, multiplied by 0.0864152412 (“Rollover RSU”). The Rollover RSUs are subject to a three year time-based ratable vesting period. In the event of a change of control, all outstanding Rollover RSUs will become fully vested. As of March 31, 2020, 51,929 Rollover RSUs were outstanding to board members. The Company expects to settle Group RSUs through issuance of common stock.
The fair value of the Rollover RSU awards, representing the estimated equity value per share of Vivint Group at the grant date, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The fair values were determined using management’s financial projections and available market data at the time of issuance. The grant date fair value per share of the Group RSU was $1.08 for the March 2019 issuance and $0.48 for the June 2018 issuance. As of March 31, 2020, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding Rollover RSUs, which will be recognized over a period of 1.4 years.
Restricted Stock Units
In February 2020, the Company approved grants under the Vivint Smart Home, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) of time-vesting restricted stock units (the “RSUs”) awards (each representing the right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Company upon the settlement of each restricted stock unit) to various levels of key employees. The RSUs are subject to a four year vesting schedule, and 25% of the units will vest on each of the first four anniversaries of January 17, 2020. All vesting shall be subject to the recipient’s continued employment with Vivint Smart Home, Inc. or its subsidiaries through the applicable vesting dates. No right to any common stock is earned or accrued until such time that vesting occurs, nor does the grant of the RSU award confer any right to continue vesting or employment. As of March 31, 2020, 9,369,305 of these RSUs were outstanding.
The fair value of the RSU awards, representing the estimated equity value per share of the Company at the grant date, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The fair values were determined based on the stock price of the Company at the time of board approval which was $22.86.
Performance Stock Units
In February 2020, the Company approved grants under the Plan of 5,193,238 performance-vesting restricted stock units (the “PSUs”) (each representing the right to receive one share of Class A common stock of the Company upon the settlement of each restricted stock unit).
The PSUs have a one-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2020 and vest based upon the Company’s achievement of specified performance goals through fiscal year end 2020 and the passage of time. The PSUs performance goals are based on the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA, Net Cash and Total Subscribers performance. The total number of restricted stock units subject to the PSU awards eligible to vest will be based on the level of achievement of the performance goals and ranges from 0% (if below threshold performance) up to 100% (for target or above target performance). Half of such PSUs eligible to vest will vest on the date the Vivint Smart Home Compensation Committee certifies in writing the achievement of the performance metrics (the “determination date”) and the remaining half of such PSUs will vest on the first anniversary of the determination date, in each case, subject to continued employment on the applicable vesting date.
The Company has not recorded any expense related to the PSUs, as the achievement of the vesting condition is not yet deemed probable.
Stock-based compensation expense in connection with all stock-based awards is presented as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Operating expenses$1,500  $43  
Selling expenses7,491  87  
General and administrative expenses8,079  727  
Total stock-based compensation$17,070  $857  

Equity
Class A Common Stock—The Company is authorized to issue 3,000,000,000 shares of Class A common stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. Holders of the Company’s Class A common stock are entitled to one vote for each share on each matter on which they are entitled to vote. At March 31, 2020, there were 177,711,910 shares of Class A common stock issued and outstanding.
Preferred stock—The Company is authorized to issue 3,000,000 preferred stock with a par value of $0.0001 per share. At March 31, 2020, there are no preferred stock issued or outstanding.
Warrants—As of March 31, 2020, 11,500,000 public warrants were outstanding. Each whole warrant will entitle the holder to purchase one Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. Warrants may only be exercised for a whole number of shares. No fractional warrants will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole warrants will trade. The warrants became exercisable 30 days after the completion of the Business Combination. The warrants will expire five years after the completion of the Business Combination or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.
As of March 31, 2020, 5,933,334 private placement warrants were outstanding. The private placement warrants are identical to the public warrants, except that the private placement warrants and the Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the private placement warrants were not transferable, assignable or salable until 30 days after the completion of the Business Combination, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the private placement warrants will be non-redeemable so long as they are held by the initial purchasers or such purchasers’ permitted transferees. If the private placement warrants are held by someone other than the initial stockholders or their permitted transferees, the private placement warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the public warrants.
The Company may call the warrants for redemption:
1.For cash:   
in whole and not in part;   
at a price of $0.01 per warrant;  
upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption; and
if, and only if, the last reported closing price of the common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, recapitalizations and the like) for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders. 
2.For Class A common stock:
in whole and not in part;
at a price equal to a number of Class A common stock to be determined by reference to a table included in the warrant agreement, based on the redemption date and the fair market value of the Class A common stock;
upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption; and
if, and only if, the last reported closing price of the common stock equals or exceeds $10.00 per share (as adjusted for share splits, share dividends, reorganizations, reclassifications, recapitalizations and the like) on the trading day prior to the date on which the Company sends notice of redemption to the warrant holders.
If the Company calls the warrants for redemption, management will have the option to require all holders that wish to exercise the warrants to do so on a “cashless basis,” as described in the warrant agreement.
The exercise price and number of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the warrants may be adjusted in certain circumstances including in the event of a share dividend, or recapitalization, reorganization, merger or consolidation. However, the warrants will not be adjusted for issuance of Class A common stock at a price below its exercise price. Additionally, in no event will the Company be required to net cash settle the warrants shares.
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Commitments and Contingencies
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Indemnification
Subject to certain limitations, the Company is obligated to indemnify its current and former directors, officers and employees with respect to certain litigation matters and investigations that arise in connection with their service to the Company. These obligations arise under the terms of its certificate of incorporation, its bylaws, applicable contracts, and Delaware and California law. The obligation to indemnify generally means that the Company is required to pay or reimburse these individuals’ reasonable legal expenses and possibly damages and other liabilities incurred in connection with these matters.
Legal
The Company is named from time to time as a party to lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business related to its sales, marketing, and the provision of its services and equipment claims. Actions filed against the Company include commercial, intellectual property, customer, and labor and employment related claims, including complaints of alleged wrongful termination and potential class action lawsuits regarding alleged violations of federal and state wage and hour and other laws. In addition, from time to time the Company is subject to examinations, investigations and/or enforcement actions by federal and state licensing and regulatory agencies and may face the risk of penalties for violation of financial services, consumer protections and other applicable laws and regulations. For example, in 2019, the Company received a subpoena in connection with an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) concerning potential violations of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (“FIRREA”). The Company also has received a civil investigative demand from the staff of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) concerning potential violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) and the “Red Flags Rule” thereunder, and the Federal Trade Commission Act (“FTC Act”). In general, litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the costs incurred in litigation can be substantial. The Company believes the amounts provided in its financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimated liabilities. Factors that the Company considers in the determination of the likelihood of a loss and the estimate of the range of that loss in respect of legal matters include the merits of a particular matter, the nature of the matter, the length of time the matter has been pending, the procedural posture of the matter, how the Company intends to defend the matter, the likelihood of settling the matter and the anticipated range of a possible settlement. Because such matters are subject to many uncertainties, the ultimate outcomes are not predictable and there can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy alleged liabilities from the matters described above will not exceed the amounts reflected in the Company’s financial statements or that the matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
The Company regularly reviews outstanding legal claims and actions to determine if reserves for expected negative outcomes of such claims and actions are necessary. The Company had reserves for all such matters of approximately $1.8 million for each period ended March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In conjunction with one of the settlements, the Company is obligated to pay certain future royalties, based on sales of future Products.
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Leases
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company has operating leases for corporate offices, warehouse facilities, research and development and other operating facilities, an aircraft, and other operating assets. The Company has finance leases for vehicles, office equipment and other warehouse equipment. The leases have remaining terms of 1 year to 9 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within 1 year.
The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Operating lease cost$4,174  $4,298  
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$1,407  $1,376  
Interest on lease liabilities158  154  
Total finance lease cost$1,565  $1,530  

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(4,373) $(4,375) 
Operating cash flows from finance leases(158) (154) 
Financing cash flows from finance leases(2,243) (2,136) 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$1,255  $584  
Finance leases592  230  

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except lease term and discount rate):
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$63,814  $65,320  
Current operating lease liabilities11,890  11,640  
Operating lease liabilities61,521  63,477  
Total operating lease liabilities$73,411  $75,117  
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross$42,747  $47,175  
Accumulated depreciation(20,809) (22,827) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$21,938  $24,348  
Current finance lease liabilities$6,498  $7,708  
Finance lease liabilities4,717  5,474  
Total finance lease liabilities$11,215  $13,182  
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases6 years6 years
Finance leases1.9 years1.7 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases%%
Finance leases%%

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
 Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year Ending December 31,
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)$12,817  $5,819  
202116,314  3,420  
202215,003  2,369  
202314,534  92  
202414,521   
Thereafter17,744  —  
Total lease payments90,933  11,705  
Less imputed interest(17,522) (490) 
Total$73,411  $11,215  
Leases Leases
The Company has operating leases for corporate offices, warehouse facilities, research and development and other operating facilities, an aircraft, and other operating assets. The Company has finance leases for vehicles, office equipment and other warehouse equipment. The leases have remaining terms of 1 year to 9 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 10 years, and some of which include options to terminate the leases within 1 year.
The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Operating lease cost$4,174  $4,298  
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$1,407  $1,376  
Interest on lease liabilities158  154  
Total finance lease cost$1,565  $1,530  

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(4,373) $(4,375) 
Operating cash flows from finance leases(158) (154) 
Financing cash flows from finance leases(2,243) (2,136) 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$1,255  $584  
Finance leases592  230  

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except lease term and discount rate):
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$63,814  $65,320  
Current operating lease liabilities11,890  11,640  
Operating lease liabilities61,521  63,477  
Total operating lease liabilities$73,411  $75,117  
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross$42,747  $47,175  
Accumulated depreciation(20,809) (22,827) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$21,938  $24,348  
Current finance lease liabilities$6,498  $7,708  
Finance lease liabilities4,717  5,474  
Total finance lease liabilities$11,215  $13,182  
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases6 years6 years
Finance leases1.9 years1.7 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases%%
Finance leases%%

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
 Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year Ending December 31,
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)$12,817  $5,819  
202116,314  3,420  
202215,003  2,369  
202314,534  92  
202414,521   
Thereafter17,744  —  
Total lease payments90,933  11,705  
Less imputed interest(17,522) (490) 
Total$73,411  $11,215  
v3.20.1
Related Party Transactions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
        Transactions with Vivint Solar
The Company is a party to a number of agreements with its sister company, Vivint Solar, Inc. (“Solar”). Some of those agreements related to Solar’s use of certain of the Company’s information technology and infrastructure services; however, Solar stopped using such services in July 2017. In August 2017, the Company entered into a sales dealer agreement with Solar, pursuant to which each company agreed to act as a non-exclusive dealer for the other party to market, promote and sell each other’s products. Net expenses charged to Solar in connection with these agreements was $1.0 million and $2.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The balance due from Solar in connection with these agreements and other expenses paid on Solar’s behalf was $0.7 million at March 31, 2020 and immaterial at December 31, 2019, respectively, and is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
On March 3, 2020, the Company and Solar amended and restated the sales dealer agreement to, among other things, add exclusivity obligations for both companies in certain territories and jurisdictions, expand the types of services each company is permitted to render thereunder, and to permit use of the services offered by Amigo, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, in connection with the submission and processing of leads generated pursuant to the agreement. The amended and restated agreement has a one-year term, which automatically renews for successive one-year terms unless terminated earlier by either party upon 90 days’ prior written notice.
On March 3, 2020, the Company and Solar entered into a recruiting services agreement pursuant to which each company has agreed to assist the other in recruiting sales representatives to its direct-to-home sales force. The parties will pay each other certain fees for these services which will be calculated in accordance with the terms of the agreement. The Company and Vivint Solar have also agreed under the terms of the agreement not to solicit for employment any member of the other’s executive or senior management team, any dealer, or any of the other’s employees who primarily manage sales, installation or services of the other’s products and services. Such obligations will continue throughout the term of the agreement.
On March 3, 2020, Amigo entered into a Subscriber Generation Agreements with Solar and the Company to facilitate the use of the Amigo application for the submission and processing of leads generated pursuant to the amended and restated sales dealer agreement.
In connection with the amendment and restatement of the sales dealer agreement and the execution of the recruiting services agreement, the Company and Solar terminated the Marketing and Customer Relations Agreement, dated September 30, 2014 (as amended from time to time) and the Non-Competition Agreement, dated September 30, 2014 (as amended from time to time), in each case effective as of March 3, 2020.
Other Related-party Transactions
The Company incurred expenses of $0.1 million and $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively for other related-party transactions including contributions to the charitable organization Vivint Gives Back, legal fees, and other services. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities included on the Company's balance sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 associated with these related-party transactions was immaterial.
On July 31, 2019, in an effort to deliver additional cost savings and cash-flow improvements, the Company completed a spin-off of Wireless, its wireless internet business. Associated with the spin-off, the Company and Wireless entered into a Transition Service Agreement (“TSA”) According to the TSA, Vivint performs specified services for Wireless, including human resources, information technology, and facilities. The Company invoices Wireless on a monthly basis for these agreed upon services. Additionally, Vivint cross charges Wireless for items not included in the TSA but are paid for by Vivint on behalf of Wireless. Transactions associated with these services were $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, which were fully reserved by the Company. There was no balance due from Wireless in connection with the TSA as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
On November 16, 2012, the Company was acquired by an investor group comprised of certain investment funds affiliated with Blackstone Capital Partners VI L.P., and certain co-investors and management investors through certain mergers and related reorganization transactions (collectively, the “Reorganization”). In connection with the Reorganization, the Company engaged Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C. (“BMP”) to provide monitoring, advisory and consulting services on an ongoing basis. In consideration for these services, the Company agreed to pay an annual monitoring fee equal to the greater of (i) a minimum base fee of $1.7 million, subject to adjustments if the Company engages in a business combination or disposition that is deemed significant and (ii) the amount of the monitoring fee paid in respect of the immediately preceding
fiscal year, without regard to any post-fiscal year “true-up” adjustments as determined by the agreement. The Company incurred expenses for such services of approximately $1.7 million and $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Accrued expenses and other current liabilities at March 31, 2020, included a liability to BMP in regards to the monitoring fee for $1.7 million.
Under the support and services agreement, the Company also engaged BMP to arrange for Blackstone’s portfolio operations group to provide support services customarily provided by Blackstone’s portfolio operations group to Blackstone’s private equity portfolio companies of a type and amount determined by such portfolio services group to be warranted and appropriate. BMP will invoice the Company for such services based on the time spent by the relevant personnel providing such services during the applicable period but in no event shall the Company be obligated to pay more than $1.5 million during any calendar year. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company incurred no costs associated with such services.
In connection with the execution of the Merger Agreement, the Company and the parties to the support and services agreement entered into an amended and restated support and services agreement with BMP. The amended and restated support and services agreement became effective upon the consummation of the Merger and amended and restated the existing support and services agreement to, upon the consummation of the merger, (a) eliminate the requirement to pay a milestone payment to BMP upon the occurrence of an IPO, (b) for any fiscal year beginning after the consummation of the merger, (i) eliminate the Minimum Annual Fee and (ii) decrease the “true-up” of the annual Monitoring Fee payment to BMP to 1% of consolidated EBITDA and (c) upon the earlier of (1) the completion of Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s fiscal year ending December 31, 2021 or (2) the date upon which Blackstone owns less than 5% of the voting power of all of the shares of capital stock entitled to vote generally in the election of directors of Vivint Smart Home’s or its direct or indirect controlling parent, and such stake has a fair market value (as determined by Blackstone) of less than $25 million (the “Exit Date”), the annual Monitoring Fee payment to BMP otherwise payable in connection with the agreement will cease and no other milestone payment or other similar payment will be owed by the Company to BMP.
Under the amended and restated support and services agreement, BMP had made available to Legacy Vivint Smart Home its portfolio operations group to provide support services customarily provided by Blackstone’s portfolio operations group to Blackstone’s private equity portfolio companies of a type and amount determined by such portfolio services group it its sole discretion to be warranted and appropriate. BMP may, at any time, choose not to provide any such services. Such services will be provided without charge, other than for the reimbursement of related out-of-pocket expenses incurred by BMP and its affiliates.
Under the amended and restated support and services agreement, the Company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home have, through the Exit Date (or an earlier date determined by BMP), engaged BMP to arrange for Blackstone’s portfolio operations group to provide support services customarily provided by Blackstone’s portfolio operations group to Blackstone’s private equity portfolio companies of a type and amount determined by such portfolio services group to be warranted and appropriate. Such services are provided without charge, other than for the reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses as set forth in the amended and restated support and services agreement.

Related Party Debt  
Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P., an affiliate of Blackstone, participated as one of the arrangers of the Term Loan in September 2018, and one of the initial purchasers of the 2024 notes and the 2027 notes and received $1.9 million of total fees associated with these transactions.
An affiliate of Blackstone participated as one of the arrangers in the Term Loan amendment and restatement in February 2020 and received approximately $0.7 million of total fees associated with these transactions.
        
        In September 2018, GSO Capital Partners, an affiliate of Blackstone, participated as a lender in the Term Loan. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, GSO Capital Partners held $128.3 million and $103.6 million, respectively, of outstanding aggregate principal of the Term Loan.
In February 2020, an affiliate of Fortress participated as a lender in the amended and restated Term Loan and received $0.9 million in lender fees. In addition, Fortress holds debt in the 2023 Notes and 2024 Notes. As of March 31, 2020 , Fortress held $72.5 million, $10.0 million and $175.0 million in the 2023 Notes, 2024 Notes and Term Loan, respectively.
        From time to time, the Company does business with a number of other companies affiliated with Blackstone.
Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out at an arm’s-length basis.
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Employee Benefit Plan
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]  
Employee Benefit Plan Employee Benefit Plan
The Company offers eligible employees the opportunity to contribute a percentage of their earned income into company-sponsored 401(k) plans.
Since January 2018, participants in the 401(k) plans have been eligible for the Company's matching program, which has been suspended, effective May 2, 2020. Under this matching program, the Company currently matches an employee’s contributions to the 401(k) savings plan dollar-for-dollar up to 1% of such employee’s eligible earnings and $0.50 for every $1.00 for the next 5% of such employee’s eligible earnings. The maximum match available under the 401(k) plan is 3.5% of the employee’s eligible earnings. For employees who have been employed by the Company for less than two years, matching contributions vest on the second anniversary of their date of hire. The Company's matching contributions to employees who have been employed by the Company for two years or more are fully vested.
Matching contributions that were made to the plans totaled $2.0 million and $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges
In March 2020, the Company announced a number of cost reduction initiatives that are expected to reduce certain of the Company’s General and Administrative, Customer Service, and Sales Support fixed costs. The Company completed the majority of these cost reduction initiatives in the first quarter of 2020. In addition to resulting in meaningful cost reductions, the Company’s initiatives are expected to streamline operations, focus engineering and innovation and provide a better focus on driving customer satisfaction. These actions resulted in one-time cash employee severance and termination benefits expenses of $20.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020. These costs included $11.1 million in stock-based compensation expense associated with the accelerated vesting of stock-based awards to certain executives related to separation agreements.
The following table presents accrued restructuring for employee severance and termination benefits activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

Employee severance
and termination
benefits
Accrued restructuring balance as of December 31, 2018  $342  
Cash payments(342) 
Accrued restructuring balance as of December 31, 2019—  
Restructuring charges, net of stock based compensation9,835  
Cash payments(9,509) 
Accrued restructuring balance as of March 31, 2020$326  

Wireless Spin-Off
In July 2019, the Company completed a spin-off of its former wireless internet business (“Wireless”). In connection with the spin-off, the equity interests of Wireless were distributed to the shareholders of Vivint Smart Home pro rata based on their respective holdings. As a result of the spin-off, the Company's additional paid-in capital was decreased by the net assets of Wireless of $4.8 million, as of the effective date of the spin-off. The spin-off does not represent a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results.
The results of Wireless are reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statement up through July 31, 2019. The following financial information presents the results of operations of Wireless for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019
Recurring and other revenue$1,239  
Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses2,212  
Selling expenses45  
General and administrative expenses2,139  
Depreciation and amortization27  
Total costs and expenses4,423  
Loss from operations(3,184) 
Other income, net(2,227) 
Net loss(957) 
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Segment Reporting and Business Concentrations
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting and Business Concentrations Segment Reporting and Business Concentrations
For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company conducted business through one operating segment, Vivint. The Company primarily operated in two geographic regions: United States and Canada. Revenues disaggregated by geographic region were as follows (in thousands):

   United States Canada Total
Revenue from external customers  
Three months ended March 31, 2020  $285,422  $17,810  $303,232  
Three months ended March 31, 2019  258,436  17,813  276,249  
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Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share
The Company computes basic loss per share by dividing loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of securities that could be exercised or converted into common shares, and is computed by dividing net earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of potentially dilutive shares to purchase common stock. As a result of the Business Combination, the Company has retrospectively adjusted the weighted average number of common shares outstanding prior to January 17, 2020 by multiplying them by the exchange ratio used to determine the number of common shares into which they converted.
The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net loss attributable per share to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in thousands)$(138,124) $(89,156) 
Denominator:
Shares used in computing net loss attributable per share to common stockholders, basic and diluted151,010,847  94,696,362  
Net loss attributable per share to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted$(0.91) $(0.94) 

The following table discloses securities that could potentially dilute basic net loss per share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would have been antidilutive for all periods presented:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Rollover SARs3,402,188  3,160,753  
Rollover LTIPs4,633,738  4,633,738  
Rollover RSUs51,929  51,929  
RSUs9,369,305  —  
PSUs5,193,238  —  
Public warrants11,500,000  —  
Private placement warrants5,933,334  —  
Shares reserved for future issuance for the First Earnout and Second Earnout1,803,786  —  
Earnout shares for Third Earnout12,500,000  —  

See Note 11 for additional information regarding the terms of the Rollover SARs, Rollover LTIPs, Rollover RSUs, RSUs, PSUs, and public and private placement warrants, and see Note 5 for additional information regarding the earnout shares.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation
On January 17, 2020 (the “Closing Date”), the Company consummated the previously announced merger pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 15, 2019, by and among the Company, Merger Sub, and Legacy Vivint Smart Home, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 18, 2019, by and among the Company, Merger Sub and Legacy Vivint Smart Home. (See Note 5 “Business Combination” for further discussion).
Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, a business combination between the Company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home was effected through the merger of Merger Sub with and into Legacy Vivint Smart Home, with Legacy Vivint Smart Home surviving as the surviving company (the “Business Combination”). Notwithstanding the legal form of the Business Combination pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Business Combination is accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Vivint Smart Home, Inc. is treated as the acquired company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home is treated as the acquirer for financial statement reporting and accounting purposes. Legacy Vivint Smart Home has been determined to be the accounting acquirer based on evaluation of the following facts and circumstances:
Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s shareholders prior to the Business Combination have the greatest voting interest in the combined entity;
the largest individual shareholder of the combined entity was an existing shareholder of Legacy Vivint Smart Home;
Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s directors represent the majority of the Vivint Smart Home board of directors;   
Legacy Vivint Smart Home’s senior management is the senior management of Vivint Smart Home; and   
Legacy Vivint Smart Home is the larger entity based on historical total assets and revenues.
As a result of Legacy Vivint Smart Home being the accounting acquirer, the financial reports filed with the SEC by the Company subsequent to the Business Combination are prepared “as if” Legacy Vivint Smart Home is the predecessor and legal successor to the Company. The historical operations of Legacy Vivint Smart Home are deemed to be those of the Company. Thus, the financial statements included in this report reflect (i) the historical operating results of Legacy Vivint Smart Home prior to the Business Combination; (ii) the combined results of the Company and Legacy Vivint Smart Home following the Business Combination on January 17, 2020; (iii) the assets and liabilities of Legacy Vivint Smart Home at their historical cost; and (iv) the Company’s equity structure for all periods presented. The recapitalization of the number of shares of common stock attributable to the purchase of Legacy Vivint Smart Home in connection with the Business Combination is reflected retroactively to the earliest period presented and will be utilized for calculating earnings per share in all prior periods presented. No step-up basis of intangible assets or goodwill was recorded in the Business Combination transaction consistent with the treatment of the transaction as a reverse recapitalization of Legacy Vivint Smart Home.
In connection with the Business Combination, Mosaic Acquisition Corp. changed its name to Vivint Smart Home, Inc. The Company’s Common Stock is now listed on the NYSE under the symbol “VVNT” and warrants to purchase the Common Stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “VVNT WS”. Prior to the Business Combination, the Company neither engaged in any operations nor generated any revenue. Until the Business Combination, based on the Company’s business activities, it was a “shell company” as defined under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).
Vivint Flex Pay
Vivint Flex Pay
The Vivint Flex Pay plan (“Vivint Flex Pay”) became the Company's primary sales model beginning in March 2017. Under Vivint Flex Pay, customers pay separately for the products (including control panel, security peripheral equipment, smart home equipment, and related installation) (“Products”) and Vivint's smart home and security services (“Services”). The customer has the following three ways to pay for the Products: (1) qualified customers in the United States may finance the purchase of Products through third-party financing providers (“Consumer Financing Program”), (2) the Company offers to some customers not eligible for the Consumer Financing Program, but who qualify under the Company's underwriting criteria, the option to enter into a retail installment contract (“RIC”) directly with Vivint, or (3) customers may purchase the Products at the outset of the service contract by check, automatic clearing house payments (“ACH”), credit or debit card.
Although customers pay separately for Products and Services under the Vivint Flex Pay plan, the Company has determined that the sale of Products and Services are one single performance obligation. As a result, all forms of transactions under Vivint Flex Pay create deferred revenue for the gross amount of Products sold. Gross deferred revenues are reduced by imputed interest and estimated write-offs on the RICs and the present value of expected payments due to the third-party financing provider under the Consumer Financing Program.
Under the Consumer Financing Program, qualified customers are eligible for loans provided by third-party financing providers of up to $4,000. The annual percentage rates on these loans range between 0% and 9.99%, and are either installment or revolving loans with a 42 or 60 month term. Loan terms are determined based on the customer's credit quality.
For certain third-party provider loans, the Company pays a monthly fee based on either the average daily outstanding balance of the loans or the number of outstanding loans, depending on the third-party financing provider and the Company shares liability for credit losses, with the Company being responsible for between 5% and 100% of lost principal balances. Additionally, the Company is responsible for reimbursing certain third-party financing providers for credit card transaction fees associated with the loans. Because of the nature of these provisions, the Company records a derivative liability at its fair value when the third-party financing provider originates loans to customers, which reduces the amount of estimated revenue recognized on the provision of the services. The derivative liability is reduced as payments are made by the Company to the third-party financing provider. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the derivative liability are realized through other expenses (income), net in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations. (see Note 9 “Financial Instruments” for additional information).
For other third-party loans, the Company receives net proceeds (net of fees and expected losses) for which the Company has no further obligation to the third-party. The Company records these net proceeds to deferred revenue.
Retail Installment Contract Receivables
Retail Installment Contract Receivables
For subscribers that enter into a RIC to finance the purchase of Products and related installation, the Company records a receivable for the amount financed. Gross RIC receivables are reduced for (i) expected write-offs of uncollectible balances over the term of the RIC and (ii) a present value discount of the expected cash flows using a risk adjusted market interest rate.
Therefore, the RIC receivables equal the present value of the expected cash flows to be received by the Company over the term of the RIC, evaluated on a pool basis. RICs are pooled based on customer credit quality, contract length and geography. At the time of installation, the Company records a long-term note receivable within long-term notes receivables and other assets, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets for the present value of the receivables that are expected to be collected beyond 12 months of the reporting date. The unbilled receivable amounts that are expected to be collected within 12 months of the reporting date are included as a short-term notes receivable within accounts and notes receivable, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The billed amounts of notes receivables are included in accounts receivable within accounts and notes receivable, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company imputes the interest on the RIC receivable using a risk adjusted market interest rate and records it as a reduction to deferred revenue and to the face amount of the related receivable. The risk adjusted interest rate considers a number of factors, including credit quality of the subscriber base and other qualitative considerations such as macro-economic factors. The imputed interest income is recognized over the term of the RIC contract as recurring and other revenue on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
When the Company determines that there are RIC receivables that have become uncollectible, it records an adjustment to the allowance and reduces the related note receivable balance. On a regular basis, the Company also assesses the expected remaining cash flows based on historical RIC write-off trends, current market conditions and both Company and third-party forecast data. In accordance with Topic 326 (see Recently Adopted Accounting Standards below), if the Company determines there is a change in expected remaining cash flows, the total amount of this change for all RICs is recorded in the current period to the provision for credit losses, which is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company recorded a $1.5 million provision for credit losses during the three months ended March 31, 2020, primarily associated with the expected impact of COVID-19. Account balances are written-off if collection efforts are unsuccessful and future collection is unlikely based on the length of time from the day accounts become past due.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists primarily of amounts due from subscribers for recurring monthly monitoring Services and the billed portion of RIC receivables. The accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts and are non-interest bearing and are included within accounts and notes receivable, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Accounts receivable totaled $18.5 million and $20.5 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively net of the allowance for doubtful accounts of $8.5 million and $8.1 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. In accordance with Topic 326, the Company estimates this allowance based on historical collection experience, subscriber attrition rates, current market conditions and both Company and third-party forecast data. When the Company determines that there are accounts receivable that are uncollectible, they are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts. The provision for doubtful accounts is included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and totaled $8.1 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
The Company offers its customers smart home services combining Products, including a proprietary control panel, door and window sensors, door locks, security cameras and smoke alarms; installation; and a proprietary back-end cloud platform software and Services. These together create an integrated system that allows the Company’s customers to monitor,
control and protect their home (“Smart Home Services”). The Company’s customers are buying this integrated system that provides them with these Smart Home Services. The number and type of Products purchased by a customer depends on their desired functionality. Because the Products and Services included in the customer’s contract are integrated and highly interdependent, and because they must work together to deliver the Smart Home Services, the Company has concluded that installed Products, related installation and Services contracted for by the customer are generally not distinct within the context of the contract and, therefore, constitute a single, combined performance obligation. Revenues for this single, combined performance obligation are recognized on a straight-line basis over the customer’s contract term, which is the period in which the parties to the contract have enforceable rights and obligations. The Company has determined that certain contracts that do not require a long-term commitment for monitoring services by the customer contain a material right to renew the contract, because the customer does not have to purchase Products upon renewal. Proceeds allocated to the material right are recognized over the period of benefit, which is generally three years.
The majority of the Company’s subscription contracts are between three and five years in length and are non-cancelable. These contracts with customers generally convert into month-to-month agreements at the end of the initial term, and some customer contracts are month-to-month from inception. Payment for recurring monitoring and other Smart Home Services is generally due in advance on a monthly basis.
Sales of Products and other one-time fees such as service fees or installation fees are invoiced to the customer at the time of sale. Revenues for wireless internet service that were provided by Vivint Wireless Inc. (“Wireless Internet” or “Wireless”) and any Products or Services that are considered separate performance obligations are recognized when those Products or Services are delivered. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are not included in revenue. Payments received or amounts billed in advance of revenue recognition are reported as deferred revenue.
Deferred Revenue
The Company's deferred revenues primarily consist of amounts for sales (including upfront proceeds) of Smart Home Services. Deferred revenues are recognized over the term of the related performance obligation, which is generally three to five years.
Capitalized Contract Costs
Capitalized contract costs represent the costs directly related and incremental to the origination of new contracts, modification of existing contracts or to the fulfillment of the related subscriber contracts. These include commissions, other compensation and related costs incurred directly for the origination and installation of new or upgraded customer contracts, as well as the cost of Products installed in the customer home at the commencement or modification of the contract. These costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit that the Company has determined to be five years. The period of benefit of five years is longer than a typical contract term because of anticipated contract renewals. The Company applies this period of benefit to its entire portfolio of contracts. The Company updates its estimate of the period of benefit periodically and whenever events or circumstances indicate that the period of benefit could change significantly. Such changes, if any, are accounted for prospectively as a change in estimate. Amortization of capitalized contract costs is included in “Depreciation and Amortization” on the consolidated statements of operations. These deferred costs are periodically reviewed for impairment. Contract costs not directly related and incremental to the origination of new contracts, modification of existing contracts or to the fulfillment of the related subscriber contracts are expensed as incurred. These costs include those associated with housing, marketing and recruiting, non-direct lead generation costs, certain portions of sales commissions and residuals, overhead and other costs considered not directly and specifically tied to the origination of a particular subscriber.
On the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows, capitalized contract costs are classified as operating activities and reported as “Capitalized contract costs – deferred contract costs” as these assets represent deferred costs associated with subscriber contracts.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consists of highly liquid investments with remaining maturities when purchased of three months or less.
Inventories
Inventories
Inventories, which are comprised of smart home and security system Products and parts, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method. Inventories sold to customers as part
of a smart home and security system are generally capitalized as contract costs. The Company adjusts the inventory balance based on anticipated obsolescence, usage and historical write-offs.
Property, Plant and Equipment and Long-lived Assets
Property, Plant and Equipment and Long-lived Assets
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the lease term for assets under finance leases, whichever is shorter. Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized over the remaining estimated economic life of the underlying technology or relationships, which ranges from 2 to 10 years. Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized on the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset or in a pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible asset are consumed. Amortization expense associated with leased assets is included with depreciation expense. Routine repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred.
The Company reviews long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment, capitalized contract costs, and definite-lived intangibles for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company considers whether or not indicators of impairment exist on a regular basis and as part of each quarterly and annual financial statement close process. Factors the Company considers in determining whether or not indicators of impairment exist include market factors and patterns of customer attrition. If indicators of impairment are identified, the Company estimates the fair value of the assets. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value.
The Company conducts an indefinite-lived intangible impairment analysis annually as of October 1, and as necessary if changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the Company’s indefinite-lived intangibles may be less than the carrying amount. When indicators of impairment do not exist and certain accounting criteria are met, the Company is able to evaluate indefinite-lived intangible impairment using a qualitative approach. When necessary, the Company’s quantitative impairment test consists of two steps. The first step requires that the Company compare the estimated fair value of its indefinite-lived intangibles to the carrying value. If the fair value is greater than the carrying value, the intangibles are not considered to be impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment loss in an amount equal to the difference is recorded.
Leases
Leases
Effective January 1, 2019 the Company accounts for leases under Topic 842 (see Recently Adopted Accounting Standards below). Under Topic 842, the Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. In determining the present value of lease payments, the Company uses the implicit rate when available. When implicit rates are not available, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date. The lease ROU asset also includes any lease payments made and is reduced by lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company does not record lease ROU assets and liabilities for leases with terms of 12 months or less.
Leases are classified as either operating or finance at lease inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities and finance lease liabilities are stated separately on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease assets are included in property, plant and equipment, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. For facility type leases, the Company separates the lease and non-lease components. Generally, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease components as a single lease component for all other class of leases.
Prior to the adoption of Topic 842, the Company's leases were classified as either operating or capital leases. Capital lease liabilities were stated separately on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets and capital lease assets were included in property, plant and equipment, net on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. Operating leases were not recognized in the balance sheet. Capital lease balances are presented on the same lines as finance lease balances for comparative prior periods in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. See Recently Adopted Accounting Standards below and note 13 "Leases" for additional information related to the impact of adopting Topic 842.
Deferred Financing Costs Deferred Financing CostsCertain costs incurred in connection with obtaining debt financing are deferred and amortized utilizing the straight-line method, which approximates the effective-interest method, over the life of the related financing. Deferred financing costs associated with obtaining APX Group, Inc.’s (“APX”) revolving credit facility are amortized over the amended maturity dates discussed in Note 3 “Long-Term Debt.”
Residual Income Plans
Residual Income Plans
The Company has a program that allows certain third-party sales channel partners to receive additional compensation based on the performance of the underlying contracts they create (the “Channel Partner Plan”). The Company also has a residual sales compensation plan (the “Residual Plan”) under which the Company's sales personnel (each, a “Plan Participant”) receive compensation based on the performance of certain underlying contracts they created in prior years.
For both the Channel Partner Plan and Residual Plan, the Company calculates the present value of the expected future residual payments and records a liability for this amount in the period the subscriber account is originated. These costs are recorded to capitalized contract costs. The Company monitors actual payments and customer attrition on a periodic basis and, when necessary, makes adjustments to the liability.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company measures compensation cost based on the grant-date fair value of the award and recognizes that cost over the requisite service period of the awards (See Note 11 “Stock-Based Compensation and Equity” for additional details).
Advertising Expense Advertising ExpenseAdvertising costs are expensed as incurred.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes based on the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets when it is determined that it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
The Company recognizes the effect of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return at the largest amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An uncertain income tax position will
not be recognized if it has less than a 50% likelihood of being sustained. The Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties is to record such items as a component of the provision for income taxes. Changes in tax laws and rates could also affect recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities in the future. The Company records the effect of a tax rate or law change on the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities in the period of enactment. Future tax rate or law changes could have a material effect on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk consist principally of receivables and cash. At times during the year, the Company maintains cash balances in excess of insured limits. The Company is not dependent on any single customer or geographic location. The loss of a customer would not adversely impact the Company’s operating results or financial position.
Concentrations of Supply Risk
Concentrations of Supply Risk
As of March 31, 2020, approximately 89% of the Company’s installed panels were SkyControl panels and approximately 11% were 2GIG Go!Control panels. During 2018 the Company transitioned to a new panel supplier. The loss of the Company's panel supplier could potentially impact its operating results or financial position.
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement
Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Assets and liabilities subject to on-going fair value measurement are categorized and disclosed into one of three categories depending on observable or unobservable inputs employed in the measurement. These two types of inputs have created the following fair value hierarchy:
Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets and liabilities.
Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted in active markets, but corroborated by market data.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available.

This hierarchy requires the Company to minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to use observable market data, if available, when determining fair value. The Company recognizes transfers between levels of the hierarchy based on the fair values of the respective financial measurements at the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred. There were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities approximate their fair values due to their short maturities.
Goodwill GoodwillThe Company conducts a goodwill impairment analysis annually in the fourth fiscal quarter, as of October 1, and as necessary if changes in facts and circumstances indicate that the fair value of the Company’s reporting units may be less than their carrying amounts. When indicators of impairment do not exist and certain accounting criteria are met, the Company is able to evaluate goodwill impairment using a qualitative approach. When necessary, the Company’s quantitative goodwill impairment test consists of two steps. The first step requires that the Company compare the estimated fair value of its reporting units to the carrying value of the reporting unit’s net assets, including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is greater than the carrying value of its net assets, goodwill is not considered to be impaired and no further testing is required. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value of its net assets, the Company would be required to complete the second step of the test by analyzing the fair value of its goodwill. If the carrying value of the goodwill exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recorded. The Company’s reporting units are determined based on its current reporting structure, which as of March 31, 2020 consisted of one reporting unit. As of March 31, 2020, there were no changes in facts and circumstances since the most recent annual impairment analysis to indicate impairment existed.
Foreign Currency Translation and Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Currency Translation and Other Comprehensive IncomeThe functional currency of Vivint Canada, Inc. is the Canadian dollar. Accordingly, Vivint Canada, Inc. assets and liabilities are translated from their respective functional currencies into U.S. dollars at period-end rates and Vivint Canada, Inc. revenue and expenses are translated at the weighted-average exchange rates for the period. Adjustments resulting from this translation process are classified as other comprehensive income (loss) and shown as a separate component of equity. When intercompany foreign currency transactions between entities included in the unaudited consolidated financial statements are of a long term investment nature (i.e., those for which settlement is not planned or anticipated in the foreseeable future) foreign currency translation adjustments resulting from those transactions are included in stockholders’ deficit as accumulated other comprehensive loss or income. When intercompany transactions are deemed to be of a short term nature, translation adjustments are required to be included in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The Company has determined that settlement of Vivint Canada, Inc. intercompany balances is anticipated and therefore such balances are deemed to be of a short term nature.
Letters of Credit
Letters of Credit
As of each March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had $15.6 million and $11.1 million, respectively, of letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business, all of which are undrawn.
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges Restructuring and Asset Impairment ChargesRestructuring and asset impairment charges represent expenses incurred in relation to activities to exit or disposal of portions of the Company's business that do not qualify as discontinued operations. Liabilities associated with restructuring are measured at their fair value when the liability is incurred. Expenses for related termination benefits are recognized at the date the Company notifies the employee, unless the employee must provide future service, in which case the benefits are expensed ratably over the future service period. Liabilities related to termination of a contract are measured and recognized at fair value when the contract does not have any future economic benefit to the entity and the fair value of the liability is determined based on the present value of the remaining obligation. The Company expenses all other costs related to an exit or disposal activity as incurred (See Note 16).
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain financial instruments. This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019 and must be applied using a modified-retrospective approach, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Changes in Company's Allowance for Accounts Receivable
The changes in the Company’s allowance for accounts receivable were as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Beginning balance$8,118  $5,594  
Provision for doubtful accounts (1)8,083  5,918  
Write-offs and adjustments(7,730) (5,704) 
Balance at end of period$8,471  $5,808  
(1) The provision for the three months ended March 31, 2020 includes a $1.1 million provision for the expected impact of COVID-19 in accordance with Topic 326.
The following table summarizes the RIC receivables (in thousands):
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
RIC receivables, gross$178,491  $192,058  
RIC allowance(37,455) (39,219) 
Imputed interest(17,789) (20,294) 
RIC receivables, net$123,247  $132,545  
Classified on the unaudited condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:
Accounts and notes receivable, net$43,223  $43,733  
Long-term notes receivables and other assets, net80,024  88,812  
RIC receivables, net$123,247  $132,545  
Schedule Of Depreciation And Amortization Expense
The Company’s depreciation and amortization included in the consolidated statements of operations consisted of the following (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Amortization of capitalized contract costs$116,141  $105,028  
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles17,441  20,272  
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment5,667  5,921  
Total depreciation and amortization$139,249  $131,221  
Schedule Of Foreign Translation Activity Translation activity included in the statement of operations in other (income) expenses, net related to intercompany balances was as follows: (in thousands)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Translation loss (gain)$6,283  $(1,701) 
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Long-Term Debt (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Debt
The Company’s debt at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 consisted of the following (in thousands): 
March 31, 2020
Outstanding
Principal
Unamortized
Premium (Discount)
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (1)Net Carrying
Amount
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities$165,000  $—  $—  $165,000  
7.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022
677,000  10,724  (6,536) 681,188  
7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023
400,000  —  (2,871) 397,129  
8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024
225,000  —  (4,205) 220,795  
6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027
600,000  —  (6,473) 593,527  
Senior Secured Term Loan - noncurrent940,500  —  (8,381) 932,119  
Total Long-Term Debt3,007,500  10,724  (28,466) 2,989,758  
Senior Secured Term Loan - current9,500  —  —  9,500  
Total Debt$3,017,000  $10,724  $(28,466) $2,999,258  

December 31, 2019
Outstanding
Principal
Unamortized
Premium (Discount)
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (1)Net Carrying
Amount
Long-Term Debt:
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility$245,000  $—  $—  $245,000  
8.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022
270,000  (1,645) (451) 267,904  
7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2022
900,000  15,480  (9,532) 905,948  
7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023
400,000  —  (3,081) 396,919  
8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024
225,000  —  (4,431) 220,569  
Senior Secured Term Loan - noncurrent791,775  —  (7,822) 783,953  
Total Long-Term Debt2,831,775  13,835  (25,317) 2,820,293  
Current Debt:
Senior Secured Term Loan - current (2)8,100  —  —  8,100  
8.750% Senior Notes due 2020
454,299  $742  $(1,721) $453,320  
Total Long-Term Debt462,399  742  (1,721) 461,420  
Total Debt$3,294,174  $14,577  $(27,038) $3,281,713  

 
(1)Unamortized deferred financing costs related to the revolving credit facilities included in deferred financing costs, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $2.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
(2)The current portion of the Term Loan was included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as reported in our audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019. The Company has reclassified the amounts reported for December 31, 2019 to be included in the current portion of notes payable, net in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Schedule of Deferred Financing Activity As a result of these analyses, the following amounts of other expense and loss on extinguishment and deferred financing costs were recorded (in thousands):
Original premium extinguishedPreviously deferred financing costs extinguishedNew financing costsTotal other expense and loss on extinguishmentPreviously deferred financing costs rolled overNew deferred financing costsTotal deferred financing costs remaining after issuance
Three months ended March 31, 2020
2027 Notes issuance - February 2020$(2,749) $4,033  $6,146  $7,430  $205  $6,346  $6,551  
Term Loan issuance - February 2020—  4,374  5,146  9,520  2,835  5,361  8,196  

Deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the issued debt. The Company had no debt issuances or related modification or extinguishment costs during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
The following table presents deferred financing activity for the periods ended March 31, 2020 and year ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs
Balance December 31, 2019AdditionsEarly Extinguishment AmortizedBalance March 31, 2020
Revolving Credit Facility$1,123  $1,027  $—  $(183) $1,967  
2020 Notes1,721  —  (1,565) (156) —  
2022 Private Placement Notes451  —  (221) (25) —  
2022 Notes9,532  —  (2,247) (749) 6,536  
2023 Notes3,081  —  —  (210) 2,871  
2024 Notes4,431  —  —  (226) 4,205  
2027 Notes—  6,346  —  (78) 6,473  
Term Loan7,822  5,361  (4,374) (428) 8,381  
Total Deferred Financing Costs$28,161  $12,734  $(8,407) $(2,055) $30,433  

Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs
Balance December 31, 2018AdditionsEarly Extinguishment AmortizedBalance March 31, 2019
Revolving Credit Facility$2,058  $—  $—  $(261) $1,797  
2020 Notes5,380  —  —  (702) 4,678  
2022 Private Placement Notes602  —  —  (38) 564  
2022 Notes12,799  —  —  (816) 11,983  
2023 Notes3,922  —  —  (210) 3,712  
Term Loan9,662  —  —  (460) 9,202  
Total Deferred Financing Costs$34,423  $—  $—  $(2,487) $31,936  
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Retail Installment Contract Receivables (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Installment Receivables
The changes in the Company’s allowance for accounts receivable were as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2020Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Beginning balance$8,118  $5,594  
Provision for doubtful accounts (1)8,083  5,918  
Write-offs and adjustments(7,730) (5,704) 
Balance at end of period$8,471  $5,808  
(1) The provision for the three months ended March 31, 2020 includes a $1.1 million provision for the expected impact of COVID-19 in accordance with Topic 326.
The following table summarizes the RIC receivables (in thousands):
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
RIC receivables, gross$178,491  $192,058  
RIC allowance(37,455) (39,219) 
Imputed interest(17,789) (20,294) 
RIC receivables, net$123,247  $132,545  
Classified on the unaudited condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:
Accounts and notes receivable, net$43,223  $43,733  
Long-term notes receivables and other assets, net80,024  88,812  
RIC receivables, net$123,247  $132,545  
Schedule of Variable Consideration Allowance
The changes in the Company’s RIC allowance were as follows (in thousands):
 Three months ended March 31, 2020Three months ended March 31, 2019
RIC allowance, beginning of period$39,219  $22,080  
Write-offs, net of recoveries(5,517) (6,923) 
Additions from RICs originated during the period3,189  3,649  
Change in expected credit losses1,515  376  
Other Adjustments (1)(951) (143) 
RIC allowance, end of period$37,455  $19,039  

(1) Other adjustments primarily reflect changes in foreign currency exchange rates related to Canadian RICs.
v3.20.1
Business Combination (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
Schedule of Information Related to Business Combination The following table reconciles the elements of the Business Combination to the consolidated statement of cash flows and the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Recapitalization
(in thousands)
Cash - Mosaic (net of redemptions)$35,344  
Cash - Subscribers and Forward Purchasers453,221  
Less fees to underwriters and other transaction costs(23,478) 
Net cash received from recapitalization465,087  
Less: non-cash net liabilities assumed from Mosaic(5) 
Less: non-cash settlement of deferred and accrued transaction costs(3,463) 
Net contributions from recapitalization$461,619  
The number of shares of Common Stock of Vivint Smart Home Inc. issued immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination is summarized as follows:

Number of Shares
Common Stock outstanding prior to Business Combination34,500,000
Less redemption of Mosaic Shares(31,074,592)
Common Stock of Mosaic3,425,408
Shares issued from Fortress PIPE12,500,000
Shares from Blackstone PIPE10,000,000
Shares from Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement5,000,000
Shares from IPO Forward Purchaser Investment15,789,474
Shares from Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement2,698,753
Shares from Mosaic Founder Shares10,379,386
Recapitalization shares59,793,021
Legacy Vivint Smart Home equity holders94,937,597
Total shares154,730,618
v3.20.1
Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Company's Balance Sheet Components
The following table presents material balance sheet component balances (in thousands):

March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid expenses$14,561  $7,753  
Deposits657  870  
Other1,113  9,440  
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$16,331  $18,063  
Capitalized contract costs
Capitalized contract costs$2,971,467  $2,903,389  
Accumulated amortization(1,793,425) (1,688,140) 
Capitalized contract costs, net$1,178,042  $1,215,249  
Long-term notes receivables and other assets
RIC receivables, gross$135,268  $148,325  
Variable Consideration Allowance(37,455) (39,219) 
Imputed interest(17,789) (20,294) 
Security deposits6,581  6,715  
Other361  300  
Total long-term notes receivables and other assets, net$86,966  $95,827  
Accrued payroll and commissions
Accrued commissions$11,689  $36,976  
Accrued payroll25,749  35,666  
Total accrued payroll and commissions$37,438  $72,642  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued interest payable$42,543  $31,327  
Current portion of derivative liability87,246  80,366  
Service warranty accrual8,394  8,680  
Loss contingencies1,831  1,831  
Other18,294  17,185  
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$158,308  $139,389  
v3.20.1
Property and Equipment (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Components of Property Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019Estimated Useful
Lives
Vehicles$42,080  $46,496  
3 - 5 years
Computer equipment and software65,132  63,197  
3 - 5 years
Leasehold improvements28,703  28,593  
2 - 15 years
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment21,004  20,786  
2 - 7 years
Construction in process3,546  3,480  
Property, plant and equipment, gross160,465  162,552  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization(103,675) (101,464) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$56,790  $61,088  
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following table presents intangible asset balances (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountEstimated
Useful Lives
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Customer contracts$961,035  $(805,917) $155,118  $967,623  $(794,926) $172,697  10 years
2GIG 2.0 technology17,000  (16,651) 349  17,000  (16,534) 466  8 years
Other technology4,725  (3,221) 1,504  4,725  (2,858) 1,867  
2 - 7 years
Space Monkey technology7,100  (6,918) 182  7,100  (6,809) 291  6 years
Patents13,120  (10,792) 2,328  12,885  (10,454) 2,431  5 years
Total definite-lived intangible assets:$1,002,980  $(843,499) $159,481  $1,009,333  $(831,581) $177,752  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain names59  —  59  59  —  59  
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets59  —  59  59  —  59  
Total intangible assets, net$1,003,039  $(843,499) $159,540  $1,009,392  $(831,581) $177,811  
Schedule of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets
The following table presents intangible asset balances (in thousands):
 
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountGross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying AmountEstimated
Useful Lives
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Customer contracts$961,035  $(805,917) $155,118  $967,623  $(794,926) $172,697  10 years
2GIG 2.0 technology17,000  (16,651) 349  17,000  (16,534) 466  8 years
Other technology4,725  (3,221) 1,504  4,725  (2,858) 1,867  
2 - 7 years
Space Monkey technology7,100  (6,918) 182  7,100  (6,809) 291  6 years
Patents13,120  (10,792) 2,328  12,885  (10,454) 2,431  5 years
Total definite-lived intangible assets:$1,002,980  $(843,499) $159,481  $1,009,333  $(831,581) $177,752  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Domain names59  —  59  59  —  59  
Total Indefinite-lived intangible assets59  —  59  59  —  59  
Total intangible assets, net$1,003,039  $(843,499) $159,540  $1,009,392  $(831,581) $177,811  
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense of Intangible Assets Excluding Patents Currently in Process Estimated future amortization expense of intangible assets, excluding approximately $0.4 million in patents currently in process, is as follows as of March 31, 2020 (in thousands):
 
2020 - Remaining Period$51,382  
202159,024  
202248,641  
202377  
2024 
Thereafter—  
Total estimated amortization expense$159,129  
v3.20.1
Financial Instruments (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping
The following tables set forth the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and Corporate Securities’ adjusted cost, gross unrealized gains, gross unrealized losses and fair value by significant investment category recorded as cash and cash equivalents or long-term notes receivables and other assets, net as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
March 31, 2020
 Adjusted CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash and Cash EquivalentsLong-Term Notes Receivables and Other Assets, net
Cash$131,085  $—  $—  $131,085  $131,085  $—  
Level 1:
Money market funds —  —    —  
Total$131,089  $—  $—  $131,089  $131,089  $—  

December 31, 2019
 Adjusted CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair ValueCash and Cash EquivalentsLong-Term Notes Receivables and Other Assets, net
Cash$4,545  $—  $—  $4,545  $4,545  $—  
Level 1:
Money market funds —  —  —   —  
Total$4,549  $—  $—  $4,545  $4,549  $—  
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments
Components of long-term debt including the associated interest rates and related fair values are as follows (in thousands, except interest rates):
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019Stated Interest Rate
IssuanceFace ValueEstimated Fair ValueFace ValueEstimated Fair Value
2020 Notes$—  $—  $454,299  $455,253  8.750 %
2022 Private Placement Notes—  —  270,000  267,945  8.875 %
2022 Notes677,000  644,436  900,000  909,000  7.875 %
2023 Notes400,000  314,840  400,000  378,040  7.625 %
2024 Notes225,000  209,250  225,000  232,290  8.500 %
2027 Notes600,000  498,000  —  —  6.750 %
Term Loan950,000  950,000  799,875  799,875  N/A
Total$2,852,000  $2,616,526  $3,049,174  $3,042,403  
Schedule of Derivative Liabilities at Fair Value
The following table summarizes the fair value and the notional amount of the Company’s outstanding derivative instrument as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Consumer Financing Program Contractual Obligations:
Fair value$141,439  $136,863  
Notional amount552,621  534,560  
Classified on the condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities87,246  80,366  
Other long-term obligations54,193  56,497  
Total Consumer Financing Program Contractual Obligation$141,439  $136,863  
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation
The following table summarizes the change in the fair value of the Level 3 outstanding derivative liability instrument for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):
Three months ended March 31, 2020Three months ended March 31, 2019
Balance, beginning of period$136,863  $117,620  
Additions18,717  16,480  
Settlements(16,362) (14,856) 
Net losses (gains) included in earnings2,221  1,427  
Balance, end of period$141,439  $120,671  
v3.20.1
Stock-Based Compensation and Equity (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense in connection with all stock-based awards is presented as follows (in thousands):
 
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Operating expenses$1,500  $43  
Selling expenses7,491  87  
General and administrative expenses8,079  727  
Total stock-based compensation$17,070  $857  
v3.20.1
Leases (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lease Expense
The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Operating lease cost$4,174  $4,298  
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of right-of-use assets$1,407  $1,376  
Interest on lease liabilities158  154  
Total finance lease cost$1,565  $1,530  

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(4,373) $(4,375) 
Operating cash flows from finance leases(158) (154) 
Financing cash flows from finance leases(2,243) (2,136) 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases$1,255  $584  
Finance leases592  230  
Schedule Of Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related To Leases Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except lease term and discount rate):
 March 31, 2020December 31, 2019
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets$63,814  $65,320  
Current operating lease liabilities11,890  11,640  
Operating lease liabilities61,521  63,477  
Total operating lease liabilities$73,411  $75,117  
Finance Leases
Property, plant and equipment, gross$42,747  $47,175  
Accumulated depreciation(20,809) (22,827) 
Property, plant and equipment, net$21,938  $24,348  
Current finance lease liabilities$6,498  $7,708  
Finance lease liabilities4,717  5,474  
Total finance lease liabilities$11,215  $13,182  
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
Operating leases6 years6 years
Finance leases1.9 years1.7 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leases%%
Finance leases%%
Schedule Of Maturities Of Financing Leases Liabilities
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
 Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year Ending December 31,
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)$12,817  $5,819  
202116,314  3,420  
202215,003  2,369  
202314,534  92  
202414,521   
Thereafter17,744  —  
Total lease payments90,933  11,705  
Less imputed interest(17,522) (490) 
Total$73,411  $11,215  
Schedule Of Maturities Of Operating Leases Liabilities
Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
 Operating LeasesFinance Leases
Year Ending December 31,
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020)$12,817  $5,819  
202116,314  3,420  
202215,003  2,369  
202314,534  92  
202414,521   
Thereafter17,744  —  
Total lease payments90,933  11,705  
Less imputed interest(17,522) (490) 
Total$73,411  $11,215  
v3.20.1
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Summary of Restructuring Activity
The following table presents accrued restructuring for employee severance and termination benefits activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2019 (in thousands):

Employee severance
and termination
benefits
Accrued restructuring balance as of December 31, 2018  $342  
Cash payments(342) 
Accrued restructuring balance as of December 31, 2019—  
Restructuring charges, net of stock based compensation9,835  
Cash payments(9,509) 
Accrued restructuring balance as of March 31, 2020$326  
Restructuring and Related Activities, Results of Operations of Wireless
The results of Wireless are reflected in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statement up through July 31, 2019. The following financial information presents the results of operations of Wireless for the three months ended March 31, 2019:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019
Recurring and other revenue$1,239  
Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses2,212  
Selling expenses45  
General and administrative expenses2,139  
Depreciation and amortization27  
Total costs and expenses4,423  
Loss from operations(3,184) 
Other income, net(2,227) 
Net loss(957) 
v3.20.1
Segment Reporting and Business Concentrations (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas Revenues disaggregated by geographic region were as follows (in thousands):
   United States Canada Total
Revenue from external customers  
Three months ended March 31, 2020  $285,422  $17,810  $303,232  
Three months ended March 31, 2019  258,436  17,813  276,249  
v3.20.1
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted
The following table sets forth the computation of the Company’s basic and diluted net loss attributable per share to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Numerator:
Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in thousands)$(138,124) $(89,156) 
Denominator:
Shares used in computing net loss attributable per share to common stockholders, basic and diluted151,010,847  94,696,362  
Net loss attributable per share to common stockholders:
Basic and diluted$(0.91) $(0.94) 
Schedule of Potentially Dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
The following table discloses securities that could potentially dilute basic net loss per share in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would have been antidilutive for all periods presented:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 20202019
Rollover SARs3,402,188  3,160,753  
Rollover LTIPs4,633,738  4,633,738  
Rollover RSUs51,929  51,929  
RSUs9,369,305  —  
PSUs5,193,238  —  
Public warrants11,500,000  —  
Private placement warrants5,933,334  —  
Shares reserved for future issuance for the First Earnout and Second Earnout1,803,786  —  
Earnout shares for Third Earnout12,500,000  —  
v3.20.1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
unit
payment
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Jan. 17, 2020
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Warrants, exercise price (dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 11.50    
Provision for credit loss for RIC receivables $ 1,500,000        
Accounts receivable, net 18,500,000     $ 20,500,000  
Allowance for doubtful accounts 8,471,000 $ 5,808,000   8,118,000 $ 5,594,000
Provision for doubtful accounts and expected credit losses $ 8,083,000 5,918,000      
Capitalized contract costs, expected period of benefit 5 years        
Amortization expenses included in interest expense $ 951,000 1,180,000      
Sales commission included in accrued expenses and other liabilities 3,900,000     4,500,000  
Other long-term obligations 20,600,000     20,700,000  
Advertising expenses incurred $ 12,800,000 12,700,000      
Uncertain income tax position, percentage 50.00%        
Number of reporting units | unit 1        
Translation loss (gain) $ 6,283,000 (1,701,000)      
Vivint Sky Control Panels          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percentage of installed panels 89.00%        
2GIG Sale          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Percentage of installed panels 11.00%        
Interest Expense          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Amortization expenses included in interest expense $ 2,100,000 $ 2,500,000      
Minimum          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Liability percentage 5.00%        
Estimated useful life of intangible assets 2 years        
Maximum          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Liability percentage 100.00%        
Estimated useful life of intangible assets 10 years        
Notes Payable          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Deferred financing costs $ 28,500,000     27,000,000.0  
Deferred financing cost, accumulated amortization $ 65,200,000     63,500,000  
Vivint Flex Pay          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Number of payment options | payment 3        
Installment loans available to qualified customers, maximum amount provided by third party $ 4,000        
Vivint Flex Pay | Minimum          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Installment loans available to qualified customers, annual percentage rate 0.00%        
Installment loans available to qualified customers, term 42 months        
Vivint Flex Pay | Maximum          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Installment loans available to qualified customers, annual percentage rate 9.99%        
Installment loans available to qualified customers, term 60 months        
Subscriber Contracts | Minimum          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Contract with customer, term 3 years        
Subscriber Contracts | Maximum          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Contract with customer, term 5 years        
Revolving Credit Facility          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Issued and unused letters of credit $ 169,400,000        
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Deferred financing costs 2,000,000.0     1,100,000  
Deferred financing cost, accumulated amortization 10,700,000     10,600,000  
Line of Credit | Letter of Credit          
Basis Of Presentation And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]          
Issued and unused letters of credit $ 15,600,000     $ 11,100,000  
v3.20.1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 8,118 $ 5,594
Provision for doubtful accounts and expected credit losses 8,083 5,918
Write-offs and adjustments (7,730) (5,704)
Balance at end of period 8,471 $ 5,808
Provision for credit loss attributable to COVID-19 $ 1,100  
v3.20.1
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Depreciation and Amortization (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total depreciation and amortization $ 139,249 $ 131,221
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total depreciation and amortization 5,667 5,921
Amortization of capitalized contract costs    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total depreciation and amortization 116,141 105,028
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total depreciation and amortization $ 17,441 $ 20,272
v3.20.1
Revenue and Capitalized Contract Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]    
Revenue recognized $ 133.5 $ 86.4
Revenue expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations for subscription contracts $ 2,500.0  
Capitalized contract cost, amortization period 5 years  
Subscriber Contracts | Minimum    
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]    
Contract with customer, term 3 years  
Subscriber Contracts | Maximum    
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]    
Contract with customer, term 5 years  
v3.20.1
Revenue and Capitalized Contract Costs - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details) - Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2020-04-01
Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligation, expected period of satisfaction 36 months
Performance obligations expected to be satisfied, percentage 62.00%
v3.20.1
Long-Term Debt - Summary of Debt (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Feb. 29, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage     8.75%
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt $ 3,007,500    
Outstanding Principal, total debt 3,017,000   $ 3,294,174
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 10,724   14,577
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (28,466)   (27,038)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent 2,989,758    
Net Carrying Amount 2,999,258   3,281,713
Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount 2,852,000   3,049,174
Long-term Debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt     2,831,775
Unamortized Premium (Discount)     13,835
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs     (25,317)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent     2,820,293
Current debt      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Current portion of Term Loan     461,420
Current portion of Long Term Debt     462,399
Unamortized Premium (Discount)     742
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs     (1,721)
Senior Notes | Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt 165,000   245,000
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 0   0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs 0   0
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent $ 165,000   $ 245,000
Senior Notes | 7.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage 7.875%   7.875%
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt $ 677,000   $ 900,000
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 10,724   15,480
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (6,536)   (9,532)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent 681,188   905,948
Senior Notes | 7.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount $ 677,000   $ 900,000
Senior Notes | 7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage 7.625%   7.625%
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt $ 400,000   $ 400,000
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 0   0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (2,871)   (3,081)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent 397,129   396,919
Senior Notes | 7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023 | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount $ 400,000   $ 400,000
Senior Notes | 8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage 8.50%   8.50%
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt $ 225,000   $ 225,000
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 0   0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (4,205)   (4,431)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent 220,795   220,569
Senior Notes | 8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024 | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount $ 225,000   225,000
Senior Notes | 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage 6.75% 6.75%  
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt $ 600,000    
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 0    
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (6,473)    
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent 593,527    
Senior Notes | 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027 | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount $ 600,000   $ 0
Senior Notes | 8.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage 8.875%   8.875%
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt     $ 270,000
Unamortized Premium (Discount)     (1,645)
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs     (451)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent     267,904
Senior Notes | 8.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022 | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount $ 0   270,000
Senior Notes | 8.750% Senior Notes due 2020      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt     454,299
Current portion of Term Loan     453,320
Unamortized Premium (Discount)     742
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs     (1,721)
Term Loan | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount 950,000   799,875
Term Loan | Term Loan      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Outstanding Principal, noncurrent debt 940,500   791,775
Current portion of Term Loan 9,500   8,100
Unamortized Premium (Discount) 0   0
Unamortized Deferred Financing Costs (8,381)   (7,822)
Net Carrying Amount, noncurrent 932,119   783,953
Revolving Credit Facility      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Net Carrying Amount 165,000   245,000
Deferred financing costs, net $ 2,000   $ 1,100
v3.20.1
Long-Term Debt - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Aug. 01, 2024
Jun. 01, 2023
Sep. 21, 2022
Feb. 29, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage           8.75%
Outstanding borrowings         $ 2,999,258,000 $ 3,281,713,000
Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Credit facility, aggregate principal amount       $ 350,000,000.0    
Step down, percentage         0.25%  
Commitment fee, step down (percentage)         0.125%  
Outstanding borrowings         $ 165,000,000.0 $ 245,000,000.0
Issued and unused letters of credit         $ 169,400,000  
Revolving Credit Facility | Federal Funds Rate            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         0.50%  
Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         1.00%  
Series A Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Credit facility, aggregate principal amount         $ 10,900,000  
Series A Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         3.00%  
Series A Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate-based Borrowings            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         2.00%  
Series C- Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Credit facility, aggregate principal amount         $ 330,800,000  
Series C- Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate-based Borrowings            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         2.00%  
Series B Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Credit facility, aggregate principal amount         $ 8,300,000  
Series B Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility | LIBOR            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         4.00%  
Series B Revolving Commitments | Revolving Credit Facility | Base Rate-based Borrowings            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage         3.00%  
Senior Notes | 7.875% Senior Secured Notes Due 2022            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Face amount         $ 677,000,000.0  
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage         7.875% 7.875%
Senior Notes | 7.625% Senior Notes Due 2023            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Face amount         $ 400,000,000.0  
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage         7.625% 7.625%
Senior Notes | 8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Face amount         $ 225,000,000.0  
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage         8.50% 8.50%
Senior Notes | 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Face amount       $ 600,000,000.0    
Debt instrument interest rate, percentage       6.75% 6.75%  
Term Loan | Federal Funds Rate            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage       0.50%    
Term Loan | LIBOR | LIBOR Referenced To LIBOR For Dollars In Period Of Borrowing            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage       5.00%    
Term Loan | LIBOR | LIBOR Referenced To US Dollar Deposits            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage       1.00%    
Term Loan | Base Rate-based Borrowings | LIBOR Referenced To LIBOR For Dollars In Period Of Borrowing            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Basis spread on variable interest rate percentage       4.00%    
Term Loan | February 2020 Issuance            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Credit facility, aggregate principal amount       $ 950,000,000.0    
Quarterly amortization payments, percent of principal amount outstanding       0.25%    
Letter of Credit            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Outstanding borrowings         $ 15,600,000  
$125.0 Million 2023 Notes Remain Outstanding Or Has Not Been Refinanced | Forecast | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Days prior to maturity   91 days        
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding threshold for accelerated maturity   $ 125,000,000.0        
$125.0 Million 2023 Notes Remain Outstanding Or Has Not Been Refinanced | Forecast | Senior Notes | 8.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2024            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Days prior to maturity   91 days        
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding threshold for accelerated maturity   $ 125,000,000.0        
$125.0 Million 2023 Notes Remain Outstanding Or Has Not Been Refinanced | Forecast | Senior Notes | 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Days prior to maturity   91 days        
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding threshold for accelerated maturity   $ 125,000,000.0        
$125.0 Million 2023 Notes Remain Outstanding Or Has Not Been Refinanced | Forecast | Term Loan | February 2020 Issuance            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Days prior to maturity   91 days        
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding threshold for accelerated maturity   $ 125,000,000.0        
$325.0 Million 2022 Notes Remain Outstanding Or Has Not Been Refinanced | Forecast | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Days prior to maturity     91 days      
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding threshold for accelerated maturity     $ 350,000,000.0      
$125.0 Million 2024 Notes Remain Outstanding Or Has Not Been Refinanced | Forecast | Revolving Credit Facility            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Days prior to maturity 91 days          
Debt instrument, principal amount outstanding threshold for accelerated maturity $ 125,000,000.0          
v3.20.1
Long-Term Debt - Debt Modification and Extinguishments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Previously deferred financing costs extinguished $ 8,407 $ 0
New financing costs (11,937) 0
Senior Notes | 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Previously deferred financing costs extinguished 0  
Senior Notes | 6.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027 | 2027 Notes issuance - February 2020    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Original premium extinguished (2,749)  
Previously deferred financing costs extinguished 4,033  
New financing costs 6,146  
Total other expense and loss on extinguishment 7,430  
Previously deferred financing costs rolled over 205  
New deferred financing costs 6,346  
Total deferred financing costs remaining after issuance 6,551  
Term Loan | Term Loan    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Previously deferred financing costs extinguished 4,374 $ 0
Term Loan | Term Loan | Term Loan issuance - February 2020    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Original premium extinguished 0  
Previously deferred financing costs extinguished 4,374  
New financing costs 5,146  
Total other expense and loss on extinguishment 9,520  
Previously deferred financing costs rolled over 2,835  
New deferred financing costs 5,361  
Total deferred financing costs remaining after issuance $ 8,196  
v3.20.1
Long-Term Debt - Deferred Financing Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 28,161 $ 34,423
Additions 12,734 0
Early Extinguishment (8,407) 0
Amortized (2,055) (2,487)
Ending balance 30,433 31,936
Senior Notes | 2020 Notes    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 1,721 5,380
Additions 0 0
Early Extinguishment (1,565) 0
Amortized (156) (702)
Ending balance 0 4,678
Senior Notes | 2022 Private Placement Notes    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 451 602
Additions 0 0
Early Extinguishment (221) 0
Amortized (25) (38)
Ending balance 0 564
Senior Notes | 2022 Notes    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 9,532 12,799
Additions 0 0
Early Extinguishment (2,247) 0
Amortized (749) (816)
Ending balance 6,536 11,983
Senior Notes | 2023 Notes    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 3,081 3,922
Additions 0 0
Early Extinguishment 0 0
Amortized (210) (210)
Ending balance 2,871 3,712
Senior Notes | 2024 Notes    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 4,431  
Additions 0  
Early Extinguishment 0  
Amortized (226)  
Ending balance 4,205  
Senior Notes | 2027 Notes    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 0  
Additions 6,346  
Early Extinguishment 0  
Amortized (78)  
Ending balance 6,473  
Term Loan | Term Loan    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 7,822 9,662
Additions 5,361 0
Early Extinguishment (4,374) 0
Amortized (428) (460)
Ending balance 8,381 9,202
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit    
Deferred Financing Activity [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 1,123 2,058
Additions 1,027 0
Early Extinguishment 0 0
Amortized (183) (261)
Ending balance $ 1,967 $ 1,797
v3.20.1
Retail Installment Contract Receivables - Installment Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
RIC allowance $ (37,455) $ (39,219)    
Imputed interest (17,789) (20,294)    
Classified on the unaudited condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:        
Accounts and notes receivable, net 61,708 64,216    
Long-term notes receivables and other assets, net 86,966 95,827    
Retail Installment Contracts        
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]        
RIC receivables, gross 178,491 192,058    
RIC allowance (37,455) (39,219) $ (19,039) $ (22,080)
RIC receivables, net 123,247 132,545    
Classified on the unaudited condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets as:        
Accounts and notes receivable, net 43,223 43,733    
Long-term notes receivables and other assets, net $ 80,024 $ 88,812    
v3.20.1
Retail Installment Contract Receivables - Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 39,219  
Ending balance 37,455  
Retail Installment Contracts    
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance 39,219 $ 22,080
Write-offs, net of recoveries (5,517) (6,923)
Additions from RICs originated during the period 3,189 3,649
Change in expected credit losses 1,515 376
Other adjustments (951) (143)
Ending balance 37,455 19,039
Interest income $ (2,900) $ (3,500)
v3.20.1
Business Combination (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Jan. 17, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jan. 16, 2020
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2020
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2019
$ / shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Warrants, expiration period     5 years  
Merger        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.0001      
Warrants, expiration period 5 years      
Shares from Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement (in shares) 2,698,753      
Shares from Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement (in shares) 5,000,000      
Forward Purchase Agreement, share purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 10.00    
Percentage of Mosaic Sponsor LLC's founder shares and private placement warrants forfeited (percent)   25.00%    
Common stock issued per share of founder share forfeited 1.20      
Shares from IPO Forward Purchaser Investment (in shares) 15,789,474      
Conversion ratio of founder shares 1.20      
Conversion ratio of preferred stock to common stock   1.43    
Merger | Fortress Investment Group        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Shares from Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement (in shares) 2,698,753      
Purchase price of shares | $ $ 27.8      
Shares redeemed (in shares) 31,074,592      
Price of shares redeemed (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 10.29      
Merger | Legacy Vivint Smart Home        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.01      
Merger | Fortress Investment Group        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Shares issued from PIPE (in shares) 12,500,000      
Purchase price of shares | $ $ 125.0      
Merger | Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C.        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Shares issued from PIPE (in shares) 10,000,000      
Purchase price of shares | $ $ 100.0      
Merger | Certain Investors        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Shares from IPO Forward Purchaser Investment (in shares) 15,789,474      
IPO Forward Purchase Investment, share purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 9.50      
Common Class A        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 0.0001  
Common Class A | Merger        
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]        
Conversion ratio for legacy shares 84.5320916792      
Conversion ratio for founder shares 1.20      
v3.20.1
Business Combination - Schedule Of Net Impact (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]    
Net cash received from recapitalization $ 465,087 $ 0
Merger    
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]    
Cash - Mosaic (net of redemptions) 35,344  
Cash - Subscribers and Forward Purchasers 453,221  
Less fees to underwriters and other transaction costs (23,478)  
Net cash received from recapitalization 465,087  
Less: non-cash net liabilities assumed from Mosaic (5)  
Less: non-cash settlement of deferred and accrued transaction costs (3,463)  
Net cash received from recapitalization $ 461,619  
v3.20.1
Business Combination - Schedule of Shares Issued (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Jan. 17, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]      
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 154,730,618 94,937,597 94,937,597
Merger      
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]      
Shares from Additional Forward Purchaser Subscription Agreement (in shares) 5,000,000    
Shares from IPO Forward Purchaser Investment (in shares) 15,789,474    
Shares from Fortress Subscription and Backstop Agreement (in shares) 2,698,753    
Shares from Mosaic Founder Shares (in shares) 10,379,386    
Recapitalization shares (in shares)   59,793,021  
Mosaic | Merger      
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]      
Common Stock outstanding prior to Business Combination (in shares) 34,500,000    
Less redemption of Mosaic Shares (in shares) (31,074,592)    
Common Stock of Mosaic Shares (in shares) 3,425,408    
Legacy Vivint Smart Home | Merger      
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]      
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 94,937,597    
Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C. | Merger      
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]      
Shares issued from PIPE (in shares) 10,000,000    
Fortress Investment Group | Merger      
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]      
Shares issued from PIPE (in shares) 12,500,000    
v3.20.1
Business Combination - Earnout Consideration (Details) - Merger
Jan. 17, 2020
$ / shares
shares
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]  
Earnout consideration, contingent shares (in shares) 37,500,000
Third Share Issuance  
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]  
Earnout consideration, contingent stock, first issuance (in shares) 12,500,000
Earnout consideration, threshold share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 17.50
Earnout consideration, threshold trading days 20 days
Earnout consideration, threshold trading day period 30 days
Second Share Issuance  
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]  
Earnout consideration, contingent stock, first issuance (in shares) 12,500,000
Earnout consideration, threshold share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 15.00
Earnout consideration, threshold trading days 20 days
Earnout consideration, threshold trading day period 30 days
Earnout consideration, shares issued (in shares) 11,600,551
First Share Issuance  
Business Acquisition, Equity Interests Issued or Issuable [Line Items]  
Earnout consideration, contingent stock, first issuance (in shares) 12,500,000
Earnout consideration, threshold share price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 12.50
Earnout consideration, threshold trading days 20 days
Earnout consideration, threshold trading day period 30 days
Earnout consideration, shares issued (in shares) 11,595,663
v3.20.1
Balance Sheet Components (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Prepaid expenses and other current assets    
Prepaid expenses $ 14,561 $ 7,753
Deposits 657 870
Other 1,113 9,440
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets 16,331 18,063
Capitalized contract costs    
Capitalized contract costs 2,971,467 2,903,389
Accumulated amortization (1,793,425) (1,688,140)
Capitalized contract costs, net 1,178,042 1,215,249
Long-term notes receivables and other assets    
RIC receivables, gross 135,268 148,325
Variable Consideration Allowance (37,455) (39,219)
Imputed interest (17,789) (20,294)
Security deposits 6,581 6,715
Other 361 300
Total long-term notes receivables and other assets, net 86,966 95,827
Accrued payroll and commissions    
Accrued commissions 11,689 36,976
Accrued payroll 25,749 35,666
Total accrued payroll and commissions 37,438 72,642
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    
Accrued interest payable 42,543 31,327
Current portion of derivative liability 87,246 80,366
Service warranty accrual 8,394 8,680
Loss contingencies 1,831 1,831
Other 18,294 17,185
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 158,308 $ 139,389
v3.20.1
Property Plant and Equipment - Components of Property Plant and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property plant and equipment, gross $ 160,465 $ 162,552
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (103,675) (101,464)
Property, plant and equipment, net 56,790 61,088
Vehicles    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property plant and equipment, gross $ 42,080 46,496
Vehicles | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 3 years  
Vehicles | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 5 years  
Computer equipment and software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property plant and equipment, gross $ 65,132 63,197
Computer equipment and software | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 3 years  
Computer equipment and software | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 5 years  
Leasehold improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property plant and equipment, gross $ 28,703 28,593
Leasehold improvements | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 2 years  
Leasehold improvements | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 15 years  
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property plant and equipment, gross $ 21,004 20,786
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment | Minimum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 2 years  
Office furniture, fixtures and equipment | Maximum    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 7 years  
Construction in process    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property plant and equipment, gross $ 3,546 $ 3,480
v3.20.1
Property Plant and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 56,790   $ 61,088
Accumulated depreciation 103,675   101,464
Depreciation and amortization expense 5,700 $ 5,900  
Assets Under Finance Lease Obligations      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment, net 21,900   24,300
Accumulated depreciation $ 20,800   $ 22,800
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 834,237   $ 836,540
Amortization expense related to intangible assets $ 17,400 $ 20,300  
Finite-lived intangible assets, remaining amortization period 2 years 7 months 6 days    
Patents currently in process $ 400    
Crowd Storage, Inc.      
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]      
Goodwill addition associated with the acquisition of CrowdStorage $ 400    
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount $ 1,002,980 $ 1,009,333
Accumulated Amortization (843,499) (831,581)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount 159,481 177,752
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: 59 59
Total intangible assets, gross carrying amount 1,003,039 1,009,392
Total intangible assets, net carrying amount 159,540 177,811
Customer contracts    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount 961,035 967,623
Accumulated Amortization (805,917) (794,926)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount $ 155,118 172,697
Estimated Useful Lives 10 years  
2GIG 2.0 technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount $ 17,000 17,000
Accumulated Amortization (16,651) (16,534)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount $ 349 466
Estimated Useful Lives 8 years  
Other technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount $ 4,725 4,725
Accumulated Amortization (3,221) (2,858)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount 1,504 1,867
Space Monkey technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount 7,100 7,100
Accumulated Amortization (6,918) (6,809)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount $ 182 291
Estimated Useful Lives 6 years  
Patents    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount $ 13,120 12,885
Accumulated Amortization (10,792) (10,454)
Definite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount $ 2,328 2,431
Estimated Useful Lives 5 years  
Minimum    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 2 years  
Minimum | Other technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 2 years  
Maximum    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 10 years  
Maximum | Other technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Estimated Useful Lives 7 years  
Domain names    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Indefinite-lived intangible assets: $ 59 $ 59
v3.20.1
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Future Amortization Expense (Detail)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2020 - Remaining Period $ 51,382
2021 59,024
2022 48,641
2023 77
2024 5
Thereafter 0
Total estimated amortization expense $ 159,129
v3.20.1
Financial Instruments - Valuation Approach Applied to Each Class of Security (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Cash   $ 131,085 $ 4,545
Adjusted Cost   131,089 4,549
Unrealized Gains   0 0
Unrealized Losses   0 0
Fair Value   131,089 4,545
Cash and Cash Equivalents   131,089 4,549
Long-Term Notes Receivables and Other Assets, net   0 0
Unrealized gain recorded during period $ 2,200    
Money market funds | Level 1      
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]      
Adjusted Cost   4 4
Unrealized Gains   0 0
Unrealized Losses   0 0
Fair Value   4 0
Cash and Cash Equivalents   4 4
Long-Term Notes Receivables and Other Assets, net   $ 0 $ 0
v3.20.1
Financial Instruments - Debt Fair Value and Carrying Value (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Feb. 29, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 2,999,258   $ 3,281,713
Stated Interest Rate (percent)     8.75%
Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value 2,852,000   $ 3,049,174
Estimated Fair Value $ 2,616,526   3,042,403
Senior Notes | 2020 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rate (percent) 8.75%    
Senior Notes | 2020 Notes | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 0   454,299
Estimated Fair Value $ 0   $ 455,253
Senior Notes | 2022 Private Placement Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rate (percent) 8.875%   8.875%
Senior Notes | 2022 Private Placement Notes | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 0   $ 270,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 0   $ 267,945
Senior Notes | 2022 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rate (percent) 7.875%   7.875%
Senior Notes | 2022 Notes | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 677,000   $ 900,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 644,436   $ 909,000
Senior Notes | 2023 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rate (percent) 7.625%   7.625%
Senior Notes | 2023 Notes | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 400,000   $ 400,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 314,840   $ 378,040
Senior Notes | 2024 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rate (percent) 8.50%   8.50%
Senior Notes | 2024 Notes | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 225,000   $ 225,000
Estimated Fair Value $ 209,250   232,290
Senior Notes | 2027 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Stated Interest Rate (percent) 6.75% 6.75%  
Senior Notes | 2027 Notes | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value $ 600,000   0
Estimated Fair Value 498,000   0
Term Loan | Level 2      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Face Value 950,000   799,875
Estimated Fair Value $ 950,000   $ 799,875
v3.20.1
Financial Instruments - Derivative Fair Value (Details) - Level 2 - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Fair value $ 141,439 $ 136,863
Notional amount 552,621 534,560
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Fair value 87,246 80,366
Other long-term obligations    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Fair value $ 54,193 $ 56,497
v3.20.1
Financial Instruments - Level 3 (Details) - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability) Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Roll Forward]    
Balance, beginning of period $ 136,863 $ 117,620
Additions 18,717 16,480
Settlements (16,362) (14,856)
Net losses (gains) included in earnings 2,221 1,427
Balance, end of period $ 141,439 $ 120,671
v3.20.1
Income Taxes (Detail)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
Effective income tax rate, percentage 0.57% 0.34%
v3.20.1
Stock-Based Compensation and Equity - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jan. 17, 2020
Feb. 29, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock, authorized (in shares)         3,000,000,000 3,000,000,000
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)         $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, issued (in shares)         177,711,910 177,711,910
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 154,730,618       94,937,597 94,937,597
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)         3,000,000 3,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)         $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)         0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)         0 0
Warrants outstanding (in shares)         11,500,000  
Number of shares of common stock called by each warrant (in shares)         1  
Warrants, exercise price (dollars per share) $ 11.50          
Warrants, period before warrants become exercisable         30 days  
Warrants, expiration period         5 years  
Call price, cash (in dollars per share)         $ 0.01  
Warrants, call feature notice period         30 days  
Warrant, threshold closing share price for share redemption (in dollars per share)         $ 18.00  
Warrants, threshold trading days         20 days  
Warrants, threshold trading day period         30 days  
Warrants, threshold closing share price for share redemption (in dollars per share)         $ 10.00  
Private placement warrants            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Warrants outstanding (in shares)         5,933,334  
Private placement warrants, period before warrants become transferable, assignable or salable         30 days  
Rollover Awards | Long Term Incentive Plan            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares reserved for issuance (in shares)         4,633,738  
Common Class A            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Common stock, authorized (in shares)         3,000,000,000  
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)         $ 0.0001  
Common stock, outstanding (in shares)         177,711,910  
Warrants, exercise price (dollars per share)         $ 11.50  
Vivint | Rollover Awards            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Conversion ratio         8.64152%  
Incentive Units | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Expected volatility, percentage         55.00%  
Expected exercise term         3 years 11 months 15 days  
Risk-free rate, percentage         0.62%  
Incentive Units | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Expected volatility, percentage         125.00%  
Expected exercise term         6 years  
Risk-free rate, percentage         2.61%  
Rollover SARs | Vivint            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Incentive units issued as share-based compensation awards, outstanding (in shares)         3,289,849  
Rollover SARs | Vivint | Rollover Awards            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Conversion ratio         8.64152%  
Expected dividends, percentage         0.00%  
Rollover SARs | Minimum | Vivint | Rollover Awards            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Expected volatility, percentage 60.00%       55.00%  
Expected exercise term         6 years  
Risk-free rate, percentage 1.70%       0.61%  
Rollover SARs | Maximum | Vivint | Rollover Awards            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Expected volatility, percentage         125.00%  
Expected exercise term 6 years 3 months       6 years 5 months 19 days  
Risk-free rate, percentage         2.61%  
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 6.02          
RSUs            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Incentive units issued as share-based compensation awards, outstanding (in shares)         9,369,305  
Vesting period   4 years        
Number of shares of common stock each equity instrument has a right to receive (in shares)   1        
Award vesting rights, percentage   25.00%        
Stock price at time of approval (in dollars per share)   $ 22.86        
RSUs | Rollover Awards            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period       3 years    
Grants in period, grant date fair value (in dollars per share)     $ 1.08 $ 0.48    
Amount not yet recognized related to nonvested awards         $ 0.2  
Nonvested awards, period for recognition         1 year 4 months 24 days  
RSUs | Senior Management and Board Member            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares outstanding (in shares)         614,853  
RSUs | Board Of Directors | Rollover Awards            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Incentive units issued as share-based compensation awards, outstanding (in shares)         51,929  
PSUs            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period   1 year        
Number of shares of common stock each equity instrument has a right to receive (in shares)   1        
Share grant (in shares)   5,193,238        
PSUs | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Award vesting rights, percentage   0.00%        
PSUs | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Award vesting rights, percentage   100.00%        
v3.20.1
Stock-Based Compensation and Equity - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Total stock-based compensation $ 17,070 $ 857
Operating expenses    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Total stock-based compensation 1,500 43
Selling expenses    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Total stock-based compensation 7,491 87
General and administrative expenses    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Total stock-based compensation $ 8,079 $ 727
v3.20.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
Loss contingency accrual $ 1.8 $ 1.8
v3.20.1
Leases - Components of Lease Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating and finance leases, renewal term 10 years  
Operating and finance leases, options to terminate lease, term 1 year  
Operating lease cost $ 4,174 $ 4,298
Finance lease cost:    
Amortization of right-of-use assets 1,407 1,376
Interest on lease liabilities 158 154
Total finance lease cost $ 1,565 $ 1,530
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating and finance leases, remaining lease term 1 year  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating and finance leases, remaining lease term 9 years  
v3.20.1
Leases - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ (4,373) $ (4,375)
Operating cash flows from finance leases (158) (154)
Financing cash flows from finance leases (2,243) (2,136)
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:    
Operating leases 1,255 584
Finance leases $ 592 $ 230
v3.20.1
Leases - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases    
Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 63,814 $ 65,320
Current operating lease liabilities 11,890 11,640
Operating lease liabilities 61,521 63,477
Total operating lease liabilities 73,411 75,117
Finance Leases    
Property, plant and equipment, gross 42,747 47,175
Accumulated depreciation (20,809) (22,827)
Property, plant and equipment, net 21,938 24,348
Current finance lease liabilities 6,498 7,708
Finance lease liabilities 4,717 5,474
Total finance lease liabilities $ 11,215 $ 13,182
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term    
Operating leases, weighted average remaining lease term 6 years 6 years
Finance leases, weighted average remaining lease term 1 year 10 months 24 days 1 year 8 months 12 days
Weighted Average Discount Rate    
Operating leases, weighted average discount rate, percentage 7.00% 7.00%
Finance leases, weighted average discount rate, percentage 4.00% 4.00%
v3.20.1
Leases - Maturities of Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Operating Leases    
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020) $ 12,817  
2021 16,314  
2022 15,003  
2023 14,534  
2024 14,521  
Thereafter 17,744  
Total lease payments 90,933  
Less imputed interest (17,522)  
Total 73,411 $ 75,117
Finance Leases    
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020) 5,819  
2021 3,420  
2022 2,369  
2023 92  
2024 5  
Thereafter 0  
Total lease payments 11,705  
Less imputed interest (490)  
Total $ 11,215 $ 13,182
v3.20.1
Related Party Transactions (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 03, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Feb. 29, 2020
Jan. 17, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Sep. 30, 2018
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Additional expenses incurred for other related-party transactions   $ 100,000 $ 400,000        
Blackstone monitoring fee, a related party   1,700,000          
Outstanding borrowings   2,999,258,000       $ 3,281,713,000  
Loss contingency accrual   1,800,000       1,800,000  
Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C.              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Percentage of voting shares held, threshold (percent)         5.00%    
Fair market value of voting shares held, threshold         $ 25,000,000    
Affiliated Entity | Minimum              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Annual monitoring base fee, minimum   1,700,000          
Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C.              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Monitoring fee (percent)         1.00%    
Solar              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Related party agreement, term 1 year            
Related party agreement, renewal term 1 year            
Related party agreement, renewal term notice period 90 days            
Solar | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Sublease and other administrative expenses   1,000,000.0 2,400,000        
Due from related party   700,000       0  
Wireless | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Due from related party   0       0  
Transaction costs   500,000          
Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C. | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Expenses incurred for services   1,700,000 1,000,000.0        
Blackstone Management Partners L.L.C. | Blackstone Management Partners LLC Support and Services Agreement | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Maximum advisory fee obligation   1,500,000          
Expenses related to support and services agreement   0 0        
Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Deferred financing costs     $ 700,000        
Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Deferred financing costs             $ 1,900,000
Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. | Term Loan | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Outstanding borrowings   128,300,000       $ 103,600,000  
Fortress Investment Group | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Deferred financing costs       $ 900,000      
Fortress Investment Group | Term Loan | Affiliated Entity              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Outstanding borrowings   175,000,000.0          
Fortress Investment Group | Senior Notes | Affiliated Entity | 2023 Notes              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Outstanding borrowings   72,500,000          
Fortress Investment Group | Senior Notes | Affiliated Entity | Senior Notes Due 2024              
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]              
Outstanding borrowings   $ 10,000,000.0          
v3.20.1
Employee Benefit Plan (Detail) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Postemployment Benefits [Abstract]    
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay 1.00%  
Employer matching contribution, amount for every employees' dollar contributed $ 0.50  
Employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay for 50% matching for every dollar contributed 5.00%  
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent 3.50%  
Award vesting service period 2 years  
Matching contributions to the plan $ 2,000,000.0 $ 1,900,000
v3.20.1
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring expenses $ 9,835  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Restructuring charges, net of stock based compensation 9,835  
Employee severance and termination benefits    
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]    
Restructuring expenses 20,900  
Stock based compensation 11,100  
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]    
Accrued restructuring, beginning balance 0 $ 342
Restructuring charges, net of stock based compensation 20,900  
Cash payments (9,509) (342)
Accrued restructuring, ending balance $ 326 $ 0
v3.20.1
Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charges - Spin-Off (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Decrease in APIC due to spin off $ 4,800    
Recurring and other revenue   $ 303,232 $ 276,249
Costs and expenses:      
Selling expenses   54,227 43,591
General and administrative expenses   53,018 46,339
Depreciation and amortization   139,249 131,221
Total costs and expenses   350,775 304,227
Loss from operations   (47,543) (27,978)
Other income, net   26,305 (2,246)
Net loss   $ (138,124) (89,156)
Wireless      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Recurring and other revenue     1,239
Costs and expenses:      
Operating expenses     2,212
Selling expenses     45
General and administrative expenses     2,139
Depreciation and amortization     27
Total costs and expenses     4,423
Loss from operations     (3,184)
Other income, net     (2,227)
Net loss     $ (957)
v3.20.1
Segment Reporting and Business Concentrations (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
segment
region
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
segment
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Number of operating segments | segment 1 1
Number of geographic regions | region 2  
Revenue from external customers $ 303,232 $ 276,249
United States    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenue from external customers 285,422 258,436
Canada    
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]    
Revenue from external customers $ 17,810 $ 17,813
v3.20.1
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]    
Net loss attributable to common stockholders (in thousands) $ (138,124) $ (89,156)
Shares used in computing net loss attributable per share to common stockholders, basic and diluted (in shares) 151,010,847 94,696,362
Net loss attributable per share to common stockholders: Basic and diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.91) $ (0.94)
v3.20.1
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share - Schedule of Potentially Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Rollover SARs | Rollover Awards    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 3,402,188 3,160,753
Rollover LTIPs | Rollover Awards    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 4,633,738 4,633,738
RSUs    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 9,369,305 0
RSUs | Rollover Awards    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 51,929 51,929
PSUs    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 5,193,238 0
Public warrants    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 11,500,000 0
Private placement warrants    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 5,933,334 0
Shares reserved for future issuance for the First Earnout and Second Earnout    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 1,803,786 0
Earnout shares for Third Earnout    
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]    
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in shares) 12,500,000 0
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Label Element Value
Retained Earnings [Member]  
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption $ 84,000
Cumulative Effect of New Accounting Principle in Period of Adoption us-gaap_CumulativeEffectOfNewAccountingPrincipleInPeriodOfAdoption $ 0