GROUPON, INC., 10-Q filed on 11/4/2021
Quarterly Report
v3.21.2
Cover Page - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Nov. 01, 2021
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2021  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-35335  
Entity Registrant Name Groupon, Inc.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-0903295  
Entity Address, Address Line One 600 W Chicago Avenue  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 400  
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago  
Entity Address, State or Province IL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60654  
City Area Code (312)  
Local Phone Number 334-1579  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share  
Trading Symbol GRPN  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Smaller Reporting Company false  
Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   29,560,392
Entity Central Index Key 0001490281  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 476,782 $ 850,587
Accounts receivable, net 34,383 42,998
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 50,427 40,441
Total current assets 561,592 934,026
Property, equipment and software, net 78,114 85,284
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net 51,971 75,349
Goodwill 216,899 214,699
Intangible assets, net 25,810 30,151
Investments 122,934 37,671
Other non-current assets 30,551 34,327
Total assets 1,087,871 1,411,507
Current liabilities:    
Short-term borrowings 100,000 200,000
Accounts payable 36,666 33,026
Accrued merchant and supplier payables 229,911 410,963
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 241,737 294,999
Total current liabilities 608,314 938,988
Convertible senior notes, net 223,028 229,490
Operating lease obligations 66,375 90,927
Other non-current liabilities 40,657 44,428
Total liabilities 938,374 1,303,833
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 6)
Stockholders' equity    
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, 100,500,000 shares authorized; 39,873,255 shares issued and 29,579,138 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021; 39,142,896 shares issued and 28,848,779 shares outstanding at December 31, 2020 4 4
Additional paid-in capital 2,266,489 2,348,114
Treasury stock, at cost, 10,294,117 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (922,666) (922,666)
Accumulated deficit (1,183,558) (1,320,886)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (10,976) 3,109
Total Groupon, Inc. stockholders' equity 149,293 107,675
Noncontrolling interests 204 (1)
Total equity 149,497 107,674
Total liabilities and equity $ 1,087,871 $ 1,411,507
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 100,500,000 100,500,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 39,873,255 39,142,896
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 29,579,138 28,848,779
Treasury stock (in shares) 10,294,117 10,294,117
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Revenue:        
Total revenue $ 214,171,000 $ 304,019,000 $ 743,946,000 $ 1,073,815,000
Cost of revenue:        
Total cost of revenue 32,732,000 143,997,000 201,581,000 575,320,000
Gross profit 181,439,000 160,022,000 542,365,000 498,495,000
Operating expenses:        
Marketing 53,159,000 31,386,000 130,545,000 116,758,000
Selling, general and administrative 119,494,000 124,257,000 384,606,000 475,017,000
Goodwill impairment 0 0 0 109,486,000
Long-lived asset impairment 0 0 0 22,351,000
Restructuring and related charges 12,483,000 20,559,000 34,150,000 61,037,000
Total operating expenses 185,136,000 176,202,000 549,301,000 784,649,000
Income (loss) from operations (3,697,000) (16,180,000) (6,936,000) (286,154,000)
Other income (expense), net 82,533,000 (867,000) 97,729,000 (21,549,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes 78,836,000 (17,047,000) 90,793,000 (307,703,000)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 135,000 (486,000) 773,000 (7,170,000)
Income (loss) from continuing operations 78,701,000 (16,561,000) 90,020,000 (300,533,000)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 0 0 382,000
Net income (loss) 78,701,000 (16,561,000) 90,020,000 (300,151,000)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (594,000) 291,000 (737,000) (1,758,000)
Net income (loss) attributable to Groupon, Inc. $ 78,107,000 $ (16,270,000) $ 89,283,000 $ (301,909,000)
Basic net income (loss) per share:        
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ 2.64 $ (0.57) $ 3.05 $ (10.59)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0 0 0 0.01
Basic net income (loss) per share (in usd per share) 2.64 (0.57) 3.05 (10.58)
Diluted net income (loss) per share:        
Continuing operations (in usd per share) 2.36 (0.57) 2.80 (10.59)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0 0 0 0.01
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in usd per share) $ 2.36 $ (0.57) $ 2.80 $ (10.58)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:        
Basic (in shares) 29,567,802 28,751,520 29,282,932 28,535,393
Diluted (in shares) 33,364,538 28,751,520 32,393,891 28,535,393
Comprehensive income (loss):        
Net income (loss) $ 78,701,000 $ (16,561,000) $ 90,020,000 $ (300,151,000)
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments 6,770,000 (11,786,000) (46,353,000) (21,379,000)
Reclassification of cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments (See Note 9) (16,000) 0 32,268,000 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) 6,754,000 (11,786,000) (14,085,000) (21,379,000)
Comprehensive income (loss) 85,455,000 (28,347,000) 75,935,000 (321,530,000)
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (594,000) 291,000 (737,000) (1,758,000)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Groupon, Inc. 84,861,000 (28,056,000) 75,198,000 (323,288,000)
Service        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 198,976,000 155,073,000 577,761,000 474,478,000
Cost of revenue:        
Total cost of revenue 19,127,000 17,005,000 58,719,000 60,162,000
Product        
Revenue:        
Total revenue 15,195,000 148,946,000 166,185,000 599,337,000
Cost of revenue:        
Total cost of revenue 13,605,000 126,992,000 142,862,000 515,158,000
Continuing Operations        
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Other comprehensive income (loss) 6,754,000 (11,786,000) (14,085,000) (21,379,000)
Discontinued Operations        
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Other comprehensive income (loss) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Total Groupon, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Total Groupon, Inc. Stockholders' Equity
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Common Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-In Capital
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Non-controlling Interests
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019         38,584,854     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 395,046 $ (79) $ 393,936 $ (79) $ 4 $ 2,310,393   $ (922,666) $ (1,032,876) $ (79) $ 39,081 $ 1,110
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) (212,439)   (215,483)           (213,522)   (1,961) 3,044
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)         165,705              
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units 0                      
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)         28,621              
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan 1,163   1,163     1,163            
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (in shares)         (67,135)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (3,684)   (3,684)     (3,684)            
Stock-based compensation on equity-classified awards 15,345   15,345     15,345            
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders (3,845)                     (3,845)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020         38,712,045     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2020 191,507   191,198   $ 4 2,323,217   $ (922,666) (1,246,477)   37,120 309
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019         38,584,854     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 395,046 (79) 393,936 (79) $ 4 2,310,393   $ (922,666) (1,032,876) (79) 39,081 1,110
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) (321,530)                      
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020         39,084,960     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020 98,523   98,608   $ 4 2,338,432   $ (922,666) (1,334,864)   17,702 (85)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019         38,584,854     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 395,046 (79) 393,936 (79) $ 4 2,310,393   $ (922,666) (1,032,876) (79) 39,081 1,110
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Accounting Standards Update [Extensible Enumeration] Accounting Standards Update 2020-06                      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020         39,142,896     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 107,674 (18,969) 107,675 (18,969) $ 4 2,348,114 $ (67,014) $ (922,666) (1,320,886) 48,045 3,109 (1)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020         38,712,045     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2020 191,507   191,198   $ 4 2,323,217   $ (922,666) (1,246,477)   37,120 309
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) (80,744)   (79,749)           (72,117)   (7,632) (995)
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)         430,100              
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units 0                      
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (in shares)         (164,468)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (4,554)   (4,554)     (4,554)            
Stock-based compensation on equity-classified awards 10,936   10,936     10,936            
Receipts from noncontrolling interest holders 339                     339
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2020         38,977,677     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2020 117,484   117,831   $ 4 2,329,599   $ (922,666) (1,318,594)   29,488 (347)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) (28,347)   (28,056)           (16,270)   (11,786) (291)
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)         104,819              
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units 0                      
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)         40,750              
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan 628   628     628            
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (in shares)         (38,286)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (1,016)   (1,016)     (1,016)            
Stock-based compensation on equity-classified awards 9,221   9,221     9,221            
Receipts from noncontrolling interest holders 553                     553
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2020         39,084,960     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2020 98,523   98,608   $ 4 2,338,432   $ (922,666) (1,334,864)   17,702 (85)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020         39,142,896     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 107,674 (18,969) 107,675 (18,969) $ 4 2,348,114 (67,014) $ (922,666) (1,320,886) 48,045 3,109 (1)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) (3,116)   (3,006)           14,558   (17,564) (110)
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)         308,954              
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)         23,418              
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan 349   349     349            
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (in shares)         (122,931)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (4,901)   (4,901)     (4,901)            
Purchase of capped call transactions (23,840)   (23,840)     (23,840)            
Stock-based compensation on equity-classified awards 8,387   8,387     8,387            
Receipts from noncontrolling interest holders 36                     36
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021         39,352,337     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2021 65,620   65,695   $ 4 2,261,095   $ (922,666) (1,258,283)   (14,455) (75)
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020         39,142,896     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 107,674 $ (18,969) 107,675 $ (18,969) $ 4 2,348,114 $ (67,014) $ (922,666) (1,320,886) $ 48,045 3,109 (1)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) 75,935                      
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021         39,873,255     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021 149,497   149,293   $ 4 2,266,489   $ (922,666) (1,183,558)   (10,976) 204
Beginning balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021         39,352,337     (10,294,117)        
Beginning balance at Mar. 31, 2021 65,620   65,695   $ 4 2,261,095   $ (922,666) (1,258,283)   (14,455) (75)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) (6,404)   (6,657)           (3,382)   (3,275) 253
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)         707,372              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (in shares)         (254,466)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (11,716)   (11,716)     (11,716)            
Settlement of convertible note hedges 3,061   3,061     3,061            
Settlement of warrants (1,752)   (1,752)     (1,752)            
Purchase of capped call transactions (3,576)   (3,576)     (3,576)            
Stock-based compensation on equity-classified awards 10,501   10,501     10,501            
Receipts from noncontrolling interest holders 102                     102
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021         39,805,243     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2021 55,836   55,556   $ 4 2,257,613   $ (922,666) (1,261,665)   (17,730) 280
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                        
Comprehensive income (loss) 85,455   84,861           78,107   6,754 594
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units (in shares)         72,851              
Vesting of restricted stock units and performance share units 0                      
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares)         25,981              
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan 779   779     779            
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (in shares)         (30,820)              
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (974)   (974)     (974)            
Stock-based compensation on equity-classified awards 9,071   9,071     9,071            
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders (670)                     (670)
Ending balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021         39,873,255     (10,294,117)        
Ending balance at Sep. 30, 2021 $ 149,497   $ 149,293   $ 4 $ 2,266,489   $ (922,666) $ (1,183,558)   $ (10,976) $ 204
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Operating activities    
Net income (loss) $ 90,020,000 $ (300,151,000)
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax 0 382,000
Income (loss) from continuing operations 90,020,000 (300,533,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and software 46,879,000 60,988,000
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 6,728,000 7,378,000
Impairment of goodwill 0 109,486,000
Impairment of long-lived assets 0 22,351,000
Restructuring-related impairment 7,651,000 17,199,000
Stock-based compensation 25,121,000 30,937,000
Changes in fair value of investments (95,533,000) 8,089,000
Amortization of debt discount on convertible senior notes 1,226,000 10,824,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified into earnings (32,268,000) 0
Change in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable 7,985,000 9,602,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (11,155,000) 29,098,000
Right-of-use assets - operating leases 16,016,000 17,680,000
Accounts payable 3,996,000 20,733,000
Accrued merchant and supplier payables (175,079,000) (163,125,000)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (43,654,000) 2,496,000
Operating lease obligations (24,614,000) (29,709,000)
Other, net 21,735,000 2,002,000
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from continuing operations (154,946,000) (144,504,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations 0 0
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (154,946,000) (144,504,000)
Investing activities    
Purchases of property and equipment and capitalized software (37,865,000) (36,662,000)
Proceeds from sale or divestment of investment 6,859,000 31,605,000
Acquisitions of intangible assets and other investing activities (2,491,000) (3,416,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from continuing operations (33,497,000) (8,473,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations 0 1,224,000
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (33,497,000) (7,249,000)
Financing activities    
Proceeds from issuance of 2026 convertible notes 230,000,000 0
Proceeds from (payments of) borrowings under revolving credit agreement (100,000,000) 200,000,000
Issuance costs for 2026 convertible notes and revolving credit agreement (7,747,000) (1,148,000)
Purchase of capped call transactions (27,416,000) 0
Payments for the repurchase of Atairos convertible notes (254,000,000) 0
Proceeds from the settlement of convertible note hedges 2,315,000 0
Payments for the settlement of warrants (1,345,000) 0
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards (17,591,000) (8,787,000)
Payments of finance lease obligations (4,887,000) (7,438,000)
Other financing activities 203,000 (2,070,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (180,468,000) 180,557,000
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, including cash classified within current assets of discontinued operations (4,894,000) (716,000)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, including cash classified within current assets of discontinued operations (373,805,000) 28,088,000
Less: Net increase (decrease) in cash classified within current assets of discontinued operations 0 1,224,000
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (373,805,000) 26,864,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period [1] 851,085,000 752,657,000
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period [1] 477,280,000 779,521,000
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]    
Cash paid for interest 13,166,000 10,837,000
Income tax payments for continuing operations 9,406,000 6,209,000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating leases liabilities $ 0 $ 12,201,000
[1] The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown above to amounts reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$476,782 $850,587 $778,967 $750,887 
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets498 498 315 1,534 
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets— — 239 236 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$477,280 $851,085 $779,521 $752,657 
v3.21.2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Restricted Cash [Abstract]        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 476,782 $ 850,587 $ 778,967 $ 750,887
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets 498 498 315 1,534
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets 0 0 239 236
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash [1] $ 477,280 $ 851,085 $ 779,521 $ 752,657
[1] The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown above to amounts reported within the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021, December 31, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$476,782 $850,587 $778,967 $750,887 
Restricted cash included in prepaid expenses and other current assets498 498 315 1,534 
Restricted cash included in other non-current assets— — 239 236 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$477,280 $851,085 $779,521 $752,657 
v3.21.2
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Company Information
Groupon, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which commenced operations in October 2008, is a global scaled two-sided marketplace that connects consumers to merchants by offering goods and services, generally at a discount. Consumers access those marketplaces through our mobile applications and our websites, primarily localized groupon.com sites in many countries.
Our operations are organized into two segments: North America and International. See Note 13, Segment Information.
COVID-19 Pandemic
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant decrease in consumer demand and active customers, a decrease in customer redemptions and elevated refund levels due to changes in consumer behavior and protective measures taken to control the spread of COVID-19. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, which has included impairments of our goodwill and long-lived assets. Recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic could be volatile and prolonged given the unprecedented and continuously-evolving nature of the situation.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
We have prepared the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC for interim financial reporting. These condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and, in our opinion, include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), cash flows and stockholders' equity for the periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Groupon, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries over which we exercise control and variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Outside stockholders' interests in subsidiaries are shown on the condensed consolidated financial statements as Noncontrolling interests. Investments in entities in which we do not have a controlling financial interest are accounted for at fair value, as available-for-sale securities or at cost adjusted for observable price changes and impairments, as appropriate.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates in our financial statements include, but are not limited to, the following: variable consideration from unredeemed vouchers; income taxes; leases; initial valuation and subsequent impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and long-lived assets; investments; receivables; customer refunds and other reserves; contingent liabilities; and the useful lives of property, equipment and software and intangible assets. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the current period presentation.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
We adopted the guidance in Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, on January 1, 2021. This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
We adopted the guidance in ASU 2020-03, Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2021. This ASU amends a wide variety of Topics in the Codification, including revolving-debt arrangements and allowance for credit losses related to leases. The adoption of ASU 2020-03 did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
We early adopted the guidance in ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity, on January 1, 2021. The ASU removes the separation models for convertible debt with a cash conversion feature or convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature. Additionally, the ASU removes certain conditions for equity classification related to contracts in an entity’s own equity (e.g., warrants) and amends certain guidance related to the computation of income (loss) per share for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity.
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06, we separated the convertible senior notes due 2022 (the "Atairos Notes") into their liability and equity components. Following the adoption of ASU 2020-06, the previously bifurcated equity component of the Atairos Notes was recombined with the liability component, resulting in a single liability-classified instrument. The carrying value of the Atairos Notes at transition was determined by recalculating the basis of the Atairos Notes as if the conversion option had not been bifurcated at issuance. Transaction costs related to the issuance of the Atairos Notes that were allocated to the equity component were reclassified out of Additional paid-in-capital and the amortization and the related debt discount associated with these costs was recalculated through the transition date. The transaction costs were recorded as a debt discount in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the Atairos Notes. Together with the cash interest, this resulted in an effective interest rate of 3.76%. As a result of adopting ASU 2020-06, we recorded a $67.0 million net reduction to additional paid-in capital, a $19.0 million increase to Convertible senior notes, net and a $48.0 million reduction to our opening accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2021. See Note 5, Financing Arrangements, for additional information.
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The following table summarizes goodwill activity by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
North AmericaInternationalConsolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2020$178,685 $36,014 $214,699 
Other (1)
— 3,776 3,776 
Foreign currency translation— (1,576)(1,576)
Balance as of September 30, 2021$178,685 $38,214 $216,899 
(1)Represents the reclassification between Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net and Goodwill due to an adjustment in the allocation of impairments recorded in 2020 between those two accounts.
In accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other, we evaluate goodwill for impairment annually on October 1 or more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances change that indicates the carrying value may not be recoverable. We also review our long-lived assets, such as property,
equipment and software, right-of-use assets and intangible assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable.
During the third quarter 2021, we determined the prolonged recovery from the pandemic, particularly in our International segment, and the sustained decrease in our stock price required us to evaluate our goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment. We determined there was no impairment for goodwill; however, we recognized impairment in our right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements under our restructuring plan as noted below. In order to evaluate goodwill for impairment in the third quarter 2021, we compared the fair values of our two reporting units, North America and International, to their carrying values. In determining the fair values of our reporting units, we used the discounted cash flow method under the income approach and the market multiple valuation approach that use Level 3 inputs. The fair value of the reporting units exceeded the carrying value, therefore we concluded that goodwill was not impaired for either of our reporting units during the third quarter 2021.
Due to the circumstances described above, during the third quarter 2021, we evaluated our long-lived assets for impairment. We determined the carrying amount for certain right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements related to our restructuring plan were not fully recoverable due to changes in sublease assumptions. These assets, classified as Level 3 inputs, were written down to fair value based on the discounted cash flow method under the income approach for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. See Note 9, Restructuring and Related Charges, for more information on our restructuring and related charges impairments and details in the table below.
During the first quarter 2020, the significant deterioration in our financial performance due to the disruption in our operations from COVID-19 and the sustained decreased in our stock price required us to evaluate our goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment. In determining fair values of our reporting units, we used the discounted cash flow method and the market multiple valuation approach that use Level 3 inputs. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized $109.5 million of goodwill impairment and $22.4 million of long-lived asset impairment within our International segment related to our EMEA operations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recognized long-lived asset impairments of $3.3 million and $17.2 million for certain asset groups due to actions taken under our restructuring plan. See Note 9, Restructuring and Related Charges, for additional information.
Future events and changing market conditions due to the impact of COVID-19 may require us to re-evaluate the estimates used in our fair value measurements, which could result in additional impairment of long-lived assets or goodwill in future periods that may have a material effect on our operating results.
Impairment charges are presented within the following line items of the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Long-lived asset impairment:
North America$— $— $— $— 
International— — — 22,351 
Total Long-lived asset impairment— — — 22,351 
Restructuring and related charges:
North America5,430 834 5,430 14,322 
International2,221 2,462 2,221 2,877 
Total Restructuring and related charges impairment7,651 3,296 7,651 17,199 
Total impairment$7,651 $3,296 $7,651 $39,550 
The following table summarizes impairment for long-lived assets and restructuring and related charges by asset type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Property, equipment and software, net
Leasehold improvements $870 $191 $870 $7,749 
Computer hardware— — — 2,842 
Right-of-use assets - finance leases, net
— 70 — 1,388 
Internally-developed software— — — 2,988 
Other Property, equipment and software, net— — — 929 
Total Property, equipment and software, net870 261 870 15,896 
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net 6,781 3,035 6,781 22,680 
Intangible assets, net— — — 103 
Other non-current assets— — — 871 
Total long-lived assets$7,651 $3,296 $7,651 $39,550 
The following table summarizes intangible assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueGross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Merchant relationships$19,914 $11,662 $8,252 $20,208 $9,236 $10,972 
Trade names9,597 8,132 1,465 9,651 7,921 1,730 
Developed technology538 538 — 2,121 1,863 258 
Patents12,225 5,462 6,763 10,813 4,697 6,116 
Other intangible assets17,706 8,376 9,330 17,823 6,748 11,075 
Total$59,980 $34,170 $25,810 $60,616 $30,465 $30,151 
Amortization of intangible assets is computed using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, which range from 1 to 10 years. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $2.1 million and $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 and $6.7 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. As of September 30, 2021, estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Remaining amounts in 2021$2,153 
20228,398 
20237,229 
20243,544 
20251,974 
Thereafter2,512 
Total$25,810 
v3.21.2
INVESTMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
INVESTMENTS INVESTMENTS
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our carrying value in other equity investments was $122.9 million and $37.7 million. We hold available-for-sale securities and fair value option investments in various entities that had a carrying value of zero as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Our percentage ownership in these investments for the periods reported was as follows:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Percent Ownership of Voting StockPercent Ownership of Voting Stock
Other equity investments 1%to19%1%to19%
Available-for-sale securities - redeemable preferred shares19%to25%19%to25%
Fair value option investments10%to19%10%to19%
During the first quarter 2020, we recognized a $1.4 million loss from changes in the fair value of our fair value option investments.
Other Equity Investments
Other equity investments represent equity investments without readily determinable fair values recorded at cost adjusted for observable price changes and impairments. During the third quarter 2021, we adjusted the carrying value of an other equity investment in a mobile payments company due to an observable price change in an orderly transaction, which resulted in an unrealized gain of $89.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. During the third quarter 2021, we also sold 100% of our shares in an other equity investment for total cash consideration of $2.6 million and recognized a gain of $2.2 million. In the second quarter 2021, we divested our shares in an other equity investment and recognized a gain and total cash consideration of $4.2 million. The gains on our investments have been presented in Other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the applicable three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.
During the first quarter 2020, we sold 50% of our shares in an other equity investment for total cash consideration of $34.0 million. In addition, we recorded a $6.7 million impairment during the first quarter 2020 to an other equity investment as a result of revised cash flow projections and a deterioration in financial condition due to COVID-19. We did not recognize any impairments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]  
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION
The following table summarizes other income (expense), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Interest income$1,336 $1,268 $3,818 $5,254 
Interest expense(3,534)(9,408)(14,123)(24,375)
Changes in fair value of investments (1)
91,288 — 95,533 (8,089)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — (5,090)— 
Foreign currency gains (losses), net and other (2)
(6,557)7,273 17,591 5,661 
Other income (expense), net$82,533 $(867)$97,729 $(21,549)
(1)Includes an $89.1 million unrealized gain due to an upward adjustment for an observable price change of an other equity investment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Refer to Note 3, Investments, for additional information.
(2)Includes a $32.3 million cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment gain that was reclassified into earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as a result of the substantial liquidation of our subsidiary in Japan as part of our restructuring actions. See Note 9, Restructuring and Related Charges, for additional information.
The following table summarizes prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Prepaid expenses$20,404 $18,038 
Income taxes receivable8,060 5,437 
Deferred cloud implementation cost11,861 4,942 
Other10,102 12,024 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$50,427 $40,441 
The following table summarizes other non-current assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Deferred income tax$11,283 $11,593 
Debt issue costs, net808 1,852 
Deferred contract acquisition costs6,979 5,315 
Deferred cloud implementation costs5,782 10,402 
Other5,699 5,165 
Total other non-current assets$30,551 $34,327 
The following table summarizes accrued merchant and supplier payables as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Accrued merchant payables$215,365 $303,260 
Accrued supplier payables (1)
14,546 107,703 
Total accrued merchant and supplier payables$229,911 $410,963 
(1)Includes payables to suppliers of inventories and providers of shipping and fulfillment services.
The following table summarizes accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Refund reserve$22,239 $33,173 
Compensation and benefits24,625 54,958 
Accrued marketing21,388 15,299 
Restructuring-related liabilities10,001 13,746 
Customer credits78,217 61,006 
Income taxes payable1,182 7,862 
Deferred revenue3,868 11,223 
Operating and finance lease obligations32,836 37,755 
Deferred cloud computing contract incentive3,000 3,000 
Other (1)
44,381 56,977 
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$241,737 $294,999 
(1)Includes $2.9 million in certain payroll taxes under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act. These amounts are due by December 31, 2021.
The following table summarizes other non-current liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Contingent income tax liabilities$25,563 $25,593 
Deferred income taxes3,408 3,170 
Deferred cloud computing contract incentive2,000 4,250 
Other (1)
9,686 11,415 
Total other non-current liabilities$40,657 $44,428 
(1)Includes $2.9 million in certain payroll taxes under the CARES Act. These amounts are due by December 31, 2022.
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
Adoption of ASU 2020-06
On January 1, 2021, we early adopted ASU 2020-06 using the modified retrospective method. The ASU eliminates the requirement to separately recognize an equity component when accounting for convertible debt that may be cash-settled upon conversion or convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature. Additionally, the ASU removes certain conditions for equity classification related to contracts in an entity’s own equity (e.g., warrants) and amends certain guidance related to the computation of income (loss) per share for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity.
Beginning January 1, 2021, our condensed consolidated financials are presented in accordance with ASU 2020-06, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historical policies. The new guidance changed the accounting for our 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2022, as discussed below.
3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022
In April 2016, we issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes (the "Atairos Notes") in a private placement to A-G Holdings, L.P. In May 2021, we repurchased the Atairos Notes for an aggregate purchase price equal to $255.0 million, consisting of the $250.0 million outstanding principal amount, $1.0 million of accrued interest through the repurchase date and a $4.0 million prepayment penalty. In the second quarter 2021, we recognized a $5.1 million loss on the early extinguishment of the Atairos Notes, which is presented in Other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Note Hedges and Warrants
In May 2016, we purchased convertible note hedges with respect to our common stock for a cost of $59.1 million from certain bank counterparties. The convertible note hedges were intended to reduce the potential economic dilution upon conversion of the Atairos Notes. We also sold warrants for total cash proceeds of $35.5 million to certain bank counterparties. The amounts paid and received for the convertible note hedges and warrants were recorded in Additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2020.
In connection with the repurchase of the Atairos Notes, we entered into agreements (collectively "the Unwind Agreements") with each of the bank counterparties in May 2021 to unwind the convertible note hedges and warrants. Pursuant to the terms of the Unwind Agreements, we received cash proceeds of $2.3 million for the settlement of the convertible note hedges and paid cash consideration of $1.3 million for the settlement of the warrants.
1.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
In March and April 2021, we issued $230.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers. The net proceeds from this offering were $222.1 million. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 1.125% per annum, payable semiannually
in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, which began on September 15, 2021. The 2026 Notes will mature on March 15, 2026, subject to earlier repurchase, redemption or conversion.
We used $27.4 million of the net proceeds from the offering to pay the cost of certain related capped call transactions and used the remaining net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to repurchase the Atairos Notes.
Each $1,000 of principal amount of the 2026 Notes initially is convertible into 14.6800 shares of common stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of $68.12 per share, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. In addition, upon the occurrence of a make-whole fundamental change, as defined in the Indenture governing the 2026 Notes (the "Indenture"), or if we issue a notice of redemption, we will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate by a number of additional shares for a holder that elects to convert its 2026 Notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change or redemption.
Upon conversion, we can elect to settle the conversion value in cash, shares of our common stock, or any combination of cash and shares of our common stock. Subject to certain conditions, holders of the 2026 Notes may convert the 2026 Notes at their option at any time until the close of business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date. In addition, if specified corporate events occur prior to the maturity date, we may be required to increase the conversion rate for holders who elect to convert based on the effective date of such event and the applicable stock price attributable to the event. Based on the closing price of the common stock of $22.81 as of September 30, 2021, the if-converted value of the 2026 Notes was less than the principal amount.
Certain conditions apply to the conversion by holders and redemption by us of the 2026 Notes, which are set forth in the Indenture governing the 2026 Notes. In addition, upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture) prior to the maturity date, holders may require us to repurchase all or a portion of the 2026 Notes for cash.
The 2026 Notes are our senior unsecured obligations and will rank senior in right of payment to any of our indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2026 Notes; equal in right of payment to any of our unsecured indebtedness that is not so subordinated; effectively junior in right of payment to any of our secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness; and structurally junior to all indebtedness and other liabilities of current or future subsidiaries (including trade payables).
The Indenture includes customary events of default. If an event of default, as defined in the Indenture, occurs and is continuing, the principal amount of the 2026 Notes and any accrued and unpaid interest may be declared immediately due and payable. In the case of bankruptcy or insolvency, the principal amount of the 2026 Notes and any accrued and unpaid interest would automatically become immediately due and payable.
We account for the 2026 Notes as a single liability-classified instrument measured at amortized cost due to the adoption of ASU 2020-06. The carrying value of the 2026 Notes was determined by deducting transaction costs incurred in connection with the issuance of the 2026 Notes of $7.8 million from the principal amount. Those transaction costs were recorded as a debt discount in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and are amortized to interest expense. Together with the cash interest, this results in an effective interest rate of 1.83% over the term of the 2026 Notes. We have presented the 2026 Notes in non-current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The carrying amount of the 2026 Notes consisted of the following as of September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021
Principal amount$230,000 
Less: debt discount(6,972)
Net carrying amount of liability$223,028 
We classified the fair value of the 2026 Notes as a Level 3 measurement due to the lack of observable market data over fair value inputs such as our stock price volatility over the term of the 2026 Notes and our cost of
debt. The estimated fair value of the 2026 Notes as of September 30, 2021 was $178.9 million and was determined using a lattice model.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized total interest costs on the 2026 Notes and the Atairos Notes as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Contractual interest$646 $2,032 $4,378 $6,096 
Amortization of debt discount374 3,701 1,226 10,824 
Total $1,020 $5,733 $5,604 $16,920 
Capped Call Transactions
In March and April 2021, in connection with the offering of the 2026 Notes, we entered into privately-negotiated capped call transactions with each of Barclays Bank PLC, BNP Paribas and Mizuho Markets Americas LLC. The capped call transactions cover, subject to customary adjustments, the number of shares of common stock initially underlying the 2026 Notes. The capped call transactions are expected generally to reduce potential dilution to our common stock upon any conversion of the 2026 Notes and/or offset any cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of converted notes, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap initially equal to $104.80 (which represents a premium of 100% over the last reported sale price of our common stock on The Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 22, 2021), subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the capped call transactions.
The capped call transactions are accounted for as freestanding derivatives and recorded at the initial fair value in Additional paid-in-capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheets with no recorded subsequent change to fair value as long as they meet the criteria for equity classification.
Under the if-converted method, the shares of common stock underlying the conversion option in the 2026 Notes are included in the diluted income (loss) per share denominator and the interest expense and amortization of the debt discount on the 2026 Notes, net of tax, are added to the numerator. However, upon conversion, there will be minimized economic dilution from the 2026 Notes, as exercise of the capped call transactions reduces dilution from the 2026 Notes that would have otherwise occurred when the price of our common stock exceeds the conversion price. The capped call transactions are intended to offset actual dilution from the conversion of the 2026 Notes and to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $68.12 to $104.80 per share.
Revolving Credit Agreement
In May 2019, we entered into a second amended and restated senior secured revolving credit agreement which provided for aggregate principal borrowings of up to $400.0 million (prior to the Amendments described below) and matures in May 2024.
In July 2020, we entered into an amendment to the revolving credit agreement (the "First Amendment") in order to provide us with, among other things, operational flexibility and covenant relief through the end of the first quarter of 2021 in light of the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on our business. In addition to the covenant relief described below, the First Amendment permanently reduces borrowing capacity under our senior secured revolving credit facility from $400.0 million to $225.0 million.
In March 2021, we entered into a second amendment to the revolving credit agreement (the "Second Amendment" and the revolving credit agreement as amended, the "Amended Credit Agreement") to extend the suspension period provided by the First Amendment through the fourth quarter of 2021 (unless terminated by us prior to then) (the "Suspension Period"), amend and remove certain financial covenants applicable after the amended Suspension Period ends and permit the issuance of the 2026 Notes and related capped call transactions. We voluntarily elected to early terminate the Suspension Period as of the third quarter of 2021.
We deferred debt issuance costs of $3.5 million as a result of entering into the Amended Credit Agreement. Deferred debt issuance costs are included within Other non-current assets on the condensed
consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021 and are amortized to interest expense over the term of the respective agreement.
Pursuant to the Amendments, during the Suspension Period, we were exempt from certain covenant restrictions, namely the requirements to maintain a maximum funded indebtedness to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization ("EBITDA") ratio and a minimum liquidity balance (including any undrawn amounts under the credit facility) of at least 70% of our accrued merchant and supplier payables balance (which covenant applies again beginning in the third quarter 2021 following our voluntary early termination of the Suspension Period). Additionally, the Amendments provide that, during the Suspension Period, we were required to maintain specified minimum quarterly EBITDA levels and to maintain a monthly minimum liquidity balance (including any undrawn amounts under the credit facility) of at least 100% of our accrued merchant and supplier payables balance for such month plus $50.0 million. The Second Amendment also permanently removes requirements that we maintain (i) a maximum senior secured indebtedness to EBITDA ratio and (ii) unrestricted cash of not less than $250.0 million. Finally, the Second Amendment changes the requirement to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio to a requirement to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio. Following our voluntary early termination of the Suspension Period, we are subject to the ordinary course covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement beginning in the third quarter 2021.
In addition, under the Amended Credit Agreement, we are subject to various covenants, including customary restrictive covenants that limit our ability to, among other things: incur additional indebtedness; make dividend and other restricted payments, including limiting the amount of our share repurchases; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; make investments, loans or advances; grant or incur liens on assets; sell assets; engage in mergers, consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions; and engage in transactions with related parties and other affiliates. The Amendments further restricted certain of these negative covenants during the Suspension Period, including our ability to make share repurchases, acquisitions, investments and to incur additional indebtedness and liens.
As of September 30, 2021, we were in compliance with the applicable covenants under our Amended Credit Agreement. Non-compliance with the covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement may result in termination of the commitments thereunder and any then outstanding borrowings may be declared due and payable immediately. We have the right to terminate the Amended Credit Agreement or reduce the available commitments at any time.
The Amendments also increased interest rates through the end of the Suspension Period (i.e., through the third quarter 2021), raising the alternative base rate and Canadian prime spreads to 1.50%, the fixed rate spreads to 2.50% and the commitment fee to 0.40% on the daily amount of the unused commitments under the Amended Credit Agreement. Following the Suspension Period, the applicable spread and commitment fee will revert to pre-Amendment levels, which provides for (a) interest at a rate per annum equal to (i) an adjusted LIBO rate or (ii) a customary base rate (with loans denominated in certain currencies bearing interest at rates specific to such currencies) plus an additional margin ranging between 0.50% and 2.00% and (b) commitment fees ranging from 0.25% to 0.35% on the daily amount of unused commitments. The Amended Credit Agreement also includes a replacement mechanism for the discontinuation of the adjusted LIBO rate. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement provides for the issuance of up to $75.0 million in letters of credit, provided that the sum of outstanding borrowings and letters of credit do not exceed the maximum funding commitment of $225.0 million.
The Amended Credit Agreement is secured by substantially all of our tangible and intangible assets, including a pledge of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of substantially all of our direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the shares or equity interests of first-tier foreign subsidiaries and each U.S. entity whose assets substantially consist of capital stock and/or intercompany debt of one or more foreign subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions. Certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries are guarantors under the Amended Credit Agreement.
We had $100.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $19.7 million of outstanding letters of credit as of September 30, 2021, and $200.0 million of outstanding borrowings and $20.6 million of outstanding letters of credit as of December 31, 2020 under the Amended Credit Agreement.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Our contractual obligations and commitments and future operating income under our operating subleases as of September 30, 2021 and through the date of this report, did not materially change from the amounts set forth in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as discussed below.
Purchase Obligations
During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and through the date of this report, we entered into non-cancellable arrangements. Future payments under these new contractual obligations are as follows (in thousands):
Remaining in 2021$1,082 
20224,935 
202310,933 
202414,642 
202518,000 
Thereafter— 
Total$49,592 
Legal Matters and Other Contingencies
From time to time, we are party to various legal proceedings incident to the operation of our business. For example, we currently are involved in proceedings brought by merchants, employment and related matters, intellectual property infringement suits, customer lawsuits, stockholder claims relating to U.S. securities law, consumer class actions and suits alleging, among other things, violations of state consumer protection or privacy laws.
On April 28, 2020, an individual plaintiff filed a securities fraud class action complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and in July 2020, another individual was appointed as lead plaintiff. The lawsuit covers the time period from July 30, 2019 through February 18, 2020. The lead plaintiff alleges that Groupon and certain of its officers made materially false and/or misleading statements or omissions regarding its business, operations and prospects, specifically as it relates to reiterating its full year guidance on November 4, 2019 and the Groupon Select program. Plaintiff seeks unspecified compensatory damages and attorneys' fees. Groupon filed a motion to dismiss the complaint and, on April 28, 2021, the Court granted this motion and dismissed the complaint without prejudice. The Court provided the plaintiff with the opportunity to file a motion to seek leave to file an amended complaint, and plaintiff filed a motion for leave to file a second amended complaint, which has the same allegations and class period as the prior complaint. Groupon filed an opposition to plaintiff's motion, and on August 11, 2021, the Court granted plaintiff's motion. Discovery has now commenced in this matter. We intend to continue to vigorously defend the case, which we believe to be without merit.
In addition, on September 9, 2021 a federal derivative lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for District of Delaware. The lawsuit names Groupon and certain of the Company's former and current officers and directors. The plaintiff alleges that defendants failed to disclose material, non-public information, specifically with respect to the Goods business, Groupon Select program and Groupon's full year guidance reiterated on November 4, 2019. The plaintiff's claims also include allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate assets relating to the Groupon Select program and the sale of stock by certain directors. Plaintiff seeks unspecified damages sustained by the Company, injunctive and equitable relief and attorneys’ fees. We intend to vigorously defend this matter, which we believe to be without merit.
In addition, third parties have from time to time claimed, and others may claim in the future, that we have infringed their intellectual property rights. We are subject to intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement claims, and expect that we will continue to be subject to intellectual property infringement claims as our services expand in scope and complexity. In the past, we have litigated such claims, and we are presently involved in several patent infringement and other intellectual property-related claims, including pending litigation
or trademark disputes relating to, for example, our Goods category, some of which could involve potentially substantial claims for damages or injunctive relief. We may also become more vulnerable to third-party claims as laws such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act are interpreted by the courts, and we become subject to laws in jurisdictions where the underlying laws with respect to the potential liability of online intermediaries are either unclear or less favorable. We believe that additional lawsuits alleging that we have violated patent, copyright or trademark laws may be filed against us. Intellectual property claims, whether meritorious or not, are time consuming and often costly to resolve, could require expensive changes in our methods of doing business or the goods we sell, or could require us to enter into costly royalty or licensing agreements.
We also are subject to consumer claims or lawsuits relating to alleged violations of consumer protection or privacy rights and statutes, some of which could involve potentially substantial claims for damages, including statutory or punitive damages. Consumer and privacy-related claims or lawsuits, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards, fines and penalties, injunctive relief or increased costs of doing business through adverse judgment or settlement, or require us to change our business practices, sometimes in expensive ways.
We are also subject to, or in the future may become subject to, a variety of regulatory inquiries, audits, and investigations across the jurisdictions where we conduct our business, including, for example, inquiries related to consumer protection, employment matters and/or hiring practices, marketing practices, tax, unclaimed property and privacy rules and regulations. Any regulatory actions against us, whether meritorious or not, could be time consuming, result in costly litigation, damage awards, fines and penalties, injunctive relief or increased costs of doing business through adverse judgment or settlement, require us to change our business practices in expensive ways, require significant amounts of management time, result in the diversion of significant operational resources, materially damage our brand or reputation, or otherwise harm our business.
We establish an accrued liability for loss contingencies related to legal and regulatory matters when the loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. Those accruals represent management's best estimate of probable losses and, in such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of the amounts accrued. For certain of the matters described above, there are inherent and significant uncertainties based on, among other factors, the stage of the proceedings, developments in the applicable facts of law, or the lack of a specific damage claim. However, we believe that the amount of reasonably possible losses in excess of the amounts accrued for those matters would not have a material adverse effect on our business, condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Our accrued liabilities for loss contingencies related to legal and regulatory matters may change in the future as a result of new developments, including, but not limited to, the occurrence of new legal matters, changes in the law or regulatory environment, adverse or favorable rulings, newly discovered facts relevant to the matter, or changes in the strategy for the matter. Regardless of the outcome, litigation and other regulatory matters can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.
Indemnifications
In connection with the disposition of our operations in Latin America in 2017, we recorded $5.4 million in indemnification liabilities for certain tax and other matters upon the closing of the transactions as an adjustment to the net loss on the dispositions within discontinued operations at their fair value. We estimated the indemnification liabilities using a probability-weighted expected cash flow approach. Our remaining indemnification liabilities were $2.8 million as of September 30, 2021. We estimate that the total amount of obligations that are reasonably possible to arise under the indemnifications in excess of amounts accrued as of September 30, 2021 is approximately $11.7 million.
In the normal course of business to facilitate transactions related to our operations, we indemnify certain parties, including employees, lessors, service providers, merchants, and counterparties to investment agreements and asset and stock purchase agreements with respect to various matters. We have agreed to hold certain parties harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants, or other claims made against those parties. These agreements may limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. We are also subject to increased exposure to various claims as a result of our divestitures and acquisitions, particularly in cases where we are entering into new businesses in connection with such
acquisitions. We may also become more vulnerable to claims as we expand the range and scope of our services and are subject to laws in jurisdictions where the underlying laws with respect to potential liability are either unclear or less favorable. In addition, we have entered into indemnification agreements with our officers, directors and underwriters, and our bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations that cover officers, directors, employees and other agents. 
Except as noted above, it is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the limited history of prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, any payments that we have made under these agreements have not had a material impact on our operating results, financial position or cash flows.
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS
Common Stock
Pursuant to our restated certificate of incorporation, as of September 30, 2021, the Board had the authority to issue up to a total of 100,500,000 shares of common stock. Each holder of common stock is entitled to one vote per share on any matter that is submitted to a vote of stockholders. In addition, holders of our common stock will vote as a single class of stock on any matter that is submitted to a vote of stockholders.
Share Repurchase Program
In May 2018, the Board authorized us to repurchase up to $300.0 million of our common stock under our share repurchase program. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we did not purchase any shares under the program. As of September 30, 2021, up to $245.0 million of common stock remained available for purchase under our program. The timing and amount of share repurchases, if any, will be determined based on market conditions, limitations under the Amended Credit Agreement, share price, available cash and other factors, and the share repurchase program may be terminated at any time.
Groupon, Inc. Stock Plans
The Groupon, Inc. Stock Plans (the "Plans") are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the "Compensation Committee"). As of September 30, 2021, 2,852,119 shares of common stock were available for future issuance under the Plans.
The stock-based compensation expense related to stock awards issued under the Plans are presented within the following line items of the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Cost of revenue $137 $156 $498 $496 
Marketing173 377 486 1,218 
Selling, general and administrative7,894 7,846 24,137 29,223 
Restructuring and related charges— 311 — 1,735 
Total stock-based compensation expense $8,204 $8,690 $25,121 $32,672 
We capitalized $0.9 million and $1.1 million of stock-based compensation for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $2.9 million and $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 in connection with internally-developed software and cloud computing arrangements.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The Groupon, Inc. 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended, ("ESPP") authorizes us to grant up to 1,000,000 shares of common stock under that plan as of September 30, 2021. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, 49,399 and 69,371 shares of common stock were issued under the ESPP.
Restricted Stock Units
The restricted stock units granted under the Plans generally have vesting periods between one and four years and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their requisite service period.
The table below summarizes restricted stock unit activity under the Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Unvested at December 31, 20201,853,007 $31.91 
Granted936,875 42.97 
Vested(1,002,467)29.34 
Forfeited(286,316)37.54 
Unvested at September 30, 20211,501,099 $39.28 
As of September 30, 2021, $41.9 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested restricted stock units are expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 0.98 years.
Performance Share Units
We grant performance share units under the Plans that vest in shares of our common stock upon the achievement of financial and operational targets specified in the respective award agreement ("Performance Share Units"). During the year ended December 31, 2019, we also granted performance share units subject to a market condition ("Market-based Performance Share Units").
Our Performance Share Units and Market-based Performance Share Units are subject to continued employment through the performance period dictated by the award and certification by the Compensation Committee that the specified performance conditions have been achieved.
The table below summarizes Performance Share Unit activity under the Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Performance Share UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)Market-based Performance Share UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Unvested at December 31, 2020124,709 $29.73 57,668 $60.60 
Granted (1)
41,729 15.44 — — 
Vested(86,710)24.36 — — 
Forfeited(768)69.00 — — 
Unvested at September 30, 202178,960 27.70 57,668 60.60 
Maximum shares issuable upon vesting at September 30, 2021
78,960 57,668 
(1)Performance Share Units granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 relate to the issuance of incremental shares upon the Compensation Committee's certification of the achievement of the 2020 performance metrics.
As of September 30, 2021, $0.6 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to unvested Performance Share Units are expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.05 years. We have recognized all compensation costs related to our unvested Market-Based Performance Share Units.
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REVENUE RECOGNITION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
REVENUE RECOGNITION REVENUE RECOGNITION
Refer to Note 13, Segment Information, for revenue summarized by reportable segment and category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Contract Balances
Our deferred revenue relates to product sales and gift card revenue. Revenue for product sales is recognized as the products are delivered to customers, generally within two weeks following the balance sheet date, while revenue for gift cards is recognized upon customer redemption. Our deferred revenue was $3.9 million as of September 30, 2021. As of December 31, 2020, our deferred revenue was $11.2 million, which was recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
Customer Credits
We issue credits to customers that can be applied to future purchases through our online marketplaces. Credits are primarily issued as consideration for refunds. To a lesser extent, credits are issued for customer relationship purposes. The following table summarizes the activity in the liability for customer credits for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
Customer Credits
Balance as of December 31, 2020$61,006 
Credits issued173,476 
Credits redeemed (1)
(134,147)
Breakage revenue recognized(21,084)
Foreign currency translation(1,034)
Balance as of September 30, 2021$78,217 
(1)Customer credits can be redeemed through our online marketplaces for goods or services provided by a third-party merchant or for merchandise inventory sold by us. When customer credits are redeemed for goods or services provided by a third-party merchant, service revenue is recognized on a net basis as the difference between the carrying amount of the customer credit liability derecognized and the amount due to the merchant for the related transaction. When customer credits are redeemed for merchandise inventory sold by us, product revenue is recognized on a gross basis equal to the amount of the customer credit liability derecognized. Historically, customer credits have primarily been used within one year of issuance; however, usage patterns have been impacted from changes in customer behavior due to COVID-19.
Costs of Obtaining Contracts
Incremental costs to obtain contracts with third-party merchants, such as sales commissions, are deferred and recognized over the expected period of the merchant arrangement, generally from 12 to 18 months. Deferred contract acquisition costs are presented in Prepaid expenses and other current assets and Other non-current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, deferred contract acquisition costs were $7.9 million and $6.3 million.
The amortization of deferred contract acquisition costs is classified within Selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. We amortized $2.6 million and $3.6 million of deferred contract acquisition costs during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $7.8 million and $12.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. We did not recognize any impairments in relation to the deferred contract acquisition costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses on Accounts Receivable
We establish an allowance for expected credit losses on accounts receivables based on identifying the following customer risk characteristics: size, type of customer, and payment terms offered in the normal course of business. Receivables with similar risk characteristics are grouped into pools. For each pool, we consider the historical credit loss experience, current economic conditions, bankruptcy filings, published or estimated credit default rates, age of the receivable and any recoveries in assessing the lifetime expected credit losses.
The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for expected credit losses on accounts receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Balance as of December 31, 2020$9,756 
Change in provision517 
Write-offs(1,431)
Foreign currency translation44 
Balance as of September 30, 2021$8,886 
Variable Consideration for Unredeemed Vouchers
For merchant agreements with redemption payment terms, the merchant is not paid its share of the sale price for a voucher sold through one of our online marketplaces until the customer redeems the related voucher. If the customer does not redeem a voucher with such merchant payment terms, we retain all of the gross billings for that voucher, rather than retaining only our net commission. We estimate the variable consideration from vouchers that will not ultimately be redeemed using our historical voucher redemption experience and recognize that amount as revenue at the time of sale. We apply a constraint to ensure it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur in future periods. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recognized $19.1 million and $31.8 million of variable consideration from unredeemed vouchers that were sold in a prior period. We are observing redemption rates lower than our historical estimates for vouchers sold at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic that are now reaching their expiration. When actual redemptions differ from our estimates, the effects could be material to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES
In April 2020, the Board approved a multi-phase restructuring plan of up to $105.0 million of total pretax charges related to our previously announced strategic shift and as part of the cost cutting measures implemented in response to the impact of COVID-19 on our business. We expect to incur total pretax charges of up to $105.0 million through the end of 2021 and have incurred cumulative Restructuring and related charges of $99.0 million since the inception of the restructuring plan. Our restructuring plan includes workforce reductions of approximately 1,600 positions globally, the exit or discontinuation of the use of certain leases and other assets, impairments of our right-of-use and other long-lived assets, and the exit of our operations in Japan and New Zealand. In the first quarter 2021, we substantially liquidated our subsidiary in Japan and reclassified $32.3 million of cumulative foreign currency translation gains into earnings, which is presented in Other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
The majority of our restructuring charges are expected to be paid in cash and primarily relate to employee severance and benefits expenses, facilities-related costs and professional advisory fees. We will continue to evaluate our cost structure, including additional workforce reductions, as part of our restructuring plan. Costs incurred related to the restructuring plan are classified as Restructuring and related charges on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The following tables summarize costs incurred by segment related to the restructuring plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$26 $251 $602 $5,610 $6,489 
International2,600 571 268 2,555 5,994 
Consolidated$2,626 $822 $870 $8,165 $12,483 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$458 $1,482 $602 $6,974 $9,516 
International21,665 599 268 2,102 24,634 
Consolidated$22,123 $2,081 $870 $9,076 $34,150 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$1,489 $435 $70 $736 $2,730 
International14,400 18 195 3,216 17,829 
Consolidated$15,889 $453 $265 $3,952 $20,559 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$17,548 $443 $4,790 $10,047 $32,828 
International23,041 759 227 4,182 28,209 
Consolidated$40,589 $1,202 $5,017 $14,229 $61,037 
As a part of our restructuring plan, we terminated or modified several of our leases. In other cases we vacated our leased facilities, and some of those facilities are being actively marketed for sublease or we are in negotiations with the landlord to potentially terminate or modify those leases. We recognized $7.7 million in impairment related to those leases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, and $3.3 million and $17.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. See Note 2, Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets, for additional information. Rent expense, including amortization of the right-of-use asset and accretion of the operating lease liability, sublease income, termination and modification gains and losses, and other variable lease costs related to the leased facilities vacated as part of our restructuring plan are presented within Restructuring and related charges in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The current and non-current liabilities associated with these leases continue to be presented within Other current liabilities and Operating lease obligations in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following table summarizes restructuring liability activity for each period (in thousands):
Employee Severance and Benefit CostsLegal and Advisory CostsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019 (1)
$699 $— $699 
Charges payable in cash (2)
36,266 2,137 38,403 
Cash payments(25,328)(1,289)(26,617)
Foreign currency translation1,660 (14)1,646 
Balance as of December 31, 2020
13,297 834 14,131 
Charges payable in cash 22,123 2,081 24,204 
Cash payments(24,670)(2,588)(27,258)
Foreign currency translation(768)77 (691)
Balance as of September 30, 2021 (3)
$9,982 $404 $10,386 
(1)Amounts included in the year ended December 31, 2019 are related to prior restructuring plans and the liabilities under those plans have been substantially settled.
(2)Excludes stock-based compensation of $1.7 million related to accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards for certain employees terminated as a result of our restructuring activities.
(3)Includes employee severance and benefit costs related to the termination of employees. Substantially all of the remaining cash payments for those costs are expected to be disbursed through 2022.
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INCOME TAXES
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
INCOME TAXES INCOME TAXES
Our income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items.
Provision (benefit) for income taxes and income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Provision (benefit) for income taxes$135 $(486)$773 $(7,170)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes78,836 (17,047)90,793 (307,703)
Our U.S. Federal income tax rate is 21%. The primary factors impacting the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 were the benefit of non-taxable items (including the unrealized gain on the observable price change recorded in an other equity investment during the three months ended September 30, 2021), the U.S. research and development tax credit, and reversals of reserves for uncertain tax positions due to the closing of applicable statutes of limitations. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 were also impacted by the pretax losses incurred in jurisdictions that have valuation allowances against their net deferred tax assets. The nine months ended September 30, 2020 were also impacted by the reversals of reserves for uncertain tax positions due to the closure of tax audits and by the carryback of federal net operating losses due to the income tax relief provided by the CARES Act. We expect that our consolidated effective tax rate in future periods will continue to differ significantly from the U.S. federal income tax rate as a result of our tax obligations in jurisdictions with profits and valuation allowances in jurisdictions with losses.
We are currently undergoing income tax audits in multiple jurisdictions. It is likely that the examination phase of some of those audits will conclude in the next 12 months. There are many factors, including factors outside of our control, which influence the progress and completion of those audits. We are subject to claims for tax assessments by foreign jurisdictions, including a proposed assessment for $121.2 million, inclusive of estimated incremental interest from the original assessment. We believe that the assessment, which primarily relates to transfer pricing on transactions occurring in 2011, is without merit and we intend to vigorously defend ourselves in that matter. In addition to any potential increases in our liabilities for uncertain tax positions from the ultimate resolution of that assessment, we believe that it is reasonably possible that reductions of up to $3.2
million in unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the 12 months following September 30, 2021, upon closing of income tax audits or the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations.
In general, it is our practice and intention to reinvest the earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries in those operations. Additionally, while we did not incur the deemed repatriation tax, an actual repatriation from our non-U.S. subsidiaries could be subject to foreign and U.S. state income taxes. Aside from limited exceptions for which the related deferred tax liabilities recognized as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are immaterial, we do not intend to distribute earnings of foreign subsidiaries for which we have an excess of the financial reporting basis over the tax basis of our investments and therefore have not recorded any deferred taxes related to such amounts. The actual tax cost resulting from a distribution would depend on income tax laws and circumstances at the time of distribution. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred tax liability related to the excess of the financial reporting basis over the tax basis of our foreign subsidiaries is not practical due to the complexities associated with the calculation.
As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we had a valuation allowance recorded against our U.S. deferred tax assets. Given our U.S. current earnings and projected future earnings, we believe that there is a reasonable possibility that within the next three months, sufficient positive evidence may be available to support the conclusion that a valuation allowance will no longer be required. Release of the valuation allowance would result in a decrease to income tax expense in the period the release is recorded. However, the timing and amount of the valuation allowance release could vary based on the level of profitability that we are able to achieve.
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is defined under U.S. GAAP as 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. Fair value is a market-based measurement that is determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability.
In determining fair value, we use various valuation approaches within the fair value measurement framework. The valuation methodologies used for our assets and liabilities measured at fair value and their classification in the valuation hierarchy are summarized below:
Fair value option investments and available-for-sale securities. We have fair value option investments and available-for-sale securities that we measure using the income approach. We have classified these investments as Level 3 due to the lack of observable market data over fair value inputs such as cash flow projections and discount rates.
Contingent consideration. During the first quarter 2021, we settled a contingent consideration arrangement to the former owners of a business acquired in 2018. We use the income approach to value contingent consideration obligations based on future financial performance. We have previously classified our contingent consideration as Level 3 due to the lack of relevant observable market data over fair value inputs such as probability-weighting of payment outcomes.
The following table provides a roll forward of the fair value of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Assets
Fair value option investments:
Beginning balance$— $— $— $1,405 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings— — — (1,405)
Ending balance$— $— $— $— 
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1)
$— $— $— $(1,405)
Liabilities
Contingent consideration:
Beginning balance$— $278 $326 $1,298 
Settlements of contingent consideration liabilities— — (393)(908)
Total losses (gains) included in earnings — — — 
Foreign currency translation— 13 67 (105)
Ending balance$— $291 $— $291 
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1)
$— $— $— $
(1)Represents the unrealized gains or losses recorded in earnings and/or other comprehensive income (loss) during the period for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held (or outstanding) at the end of the period.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, including assets that are written down to fair value as a result of an impairment or increased due to an observable price change in an orderly transaction.
We adjusted the carrying value of an other equity investment in a mobile payments company due to an observable price change in an orderly transaction that occurred during the third quarter of 2021, which resulted in an unrealized gain of $89.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. During the third quarter 2021, we sold 100% of our shares in an other equity investment for total cash consideration of $2.6 million and recognized a gain of $2.2 million. In the second quarter 2021, we divested our shares in an other equity investment and recognized a gain and total cash consideration of $4.2 million. In addition, we recognized $6.7 million in impairment charges related to an other equity method investment during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. See Note 3, Investments, for additional information.
We recognized $7.7 million in non-cash impairment charges related to right-of-use assets - operating leases and leasehold improvements during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, which is included in Restructuring and related charges on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. We recognized $109.5 million in non-cash impairment charges related to goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. We also recognized $3.3 million and $39.6 million in non-cash impairment charges related to long-lived assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, of which $3.3 million and $17.2 million is included in Restructuring and related charges on our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 2, Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets and Note 9, Restructuring and Related Charges, for additional information.
We did not record any other significant nonrecurring fair value measurements after initial recognition for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.
Estimated Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Our financial instruments not carried at fair value consist primarily of accounts receivable, restricted cash, short-term borrowings, accounts payable, accrued merchant and supplier payables and accrued expenses. The
carrying values of those assets and liabilities approximate their respective fair values as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 due to their short-term nature.
v3.21.2
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE Basic net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and the effect of potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive securities include stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units, ESPP shares, warrants and convertible senior notes. If dilutive, those potentially dilutive securities are reflected in diluted net income (loss) per share using the treasury stock method, except for the convertible senior notes, which are subject to the if-converted method.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except share amounts and per share amounts):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
Numerator
Income (loss) - continuing operations$78,701 $(16,561)$90,020 $(300,533)
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests594 (291)737 1,758 
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - continuing operations78,107 (16,270)89,283 (302,291)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - discontinued operations— — — 382 
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$78,107 $(16,270)$89,283 $(301,909)
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - continuing operations78,107 (16,270)89,283 (302,291)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - discontinued operations— — — 382 
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders78,107 (16,270)89,283 (301,909)
Plus: Interest expense from assumed conversion of convertible senior notes 700 — 1,392 — 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders plus assumed conversions$78,807 $(16,270)$90,675 $(301,909)
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic net income (loss) per share29,567,802 28,751,520 29,282,932 28,535,393 
Weighted-average effect of diluted securities
Restricted stock units
351,720 — 712,866 — 
Performance share units and other stock-based compensation awards
68,616 — 89,981 — 
Convertible senior notes due 20263,376,400 — 2,308,112 — 
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share33,364,538 28,751,520 32,393,891 28,535,393 
Basic net income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations$2.64 $(0.57)$3.05 $(10.59)
Discontinued operations— — — 0.01 
Basic net income (loss) per share$2.64 $(0.57)$3.05 $(10.58)
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations$2.36 $(0.57)$2.80 $(10.59)
Discontinued operations— — — 0.01 
Diluted net income (loss) per share $2.36 $(0.57)$2.80 $(10.58)
The following weighted-average potentially dilutive instruments are not included in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculations above because they would have had an antidilutive effect on the net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Restricted stock units854,304 1,907,396 410,856 1,879,752 
Performance share units and other stock-based compensation awards— 151,110 — 199,849 
Convertible senior notes due 2022 (1)
— 2,314,815 1,144,689 2,314,815 
Warrants— 2,314,815 1,170,126 2,314,815 
Capped call transactions3,376,400 — 2,308,112 — 
Total4,230,704 6,688,136 5,033,783 6,709,231 
(1)We apply the if-converted method in computing the effect of our convertible senior notes on diluted net income (loss) per share, whereby the numerator of our diluted net income (loss) per share computations is adjusted for interest expense, net of tax, and the denominator is adjusted for the number shares into which the convertible senior notes could be converted. The effect is only included in the calculation of income (loss) per share for those instruments for which it would reduce income (loss) per share. See Note 5, Financing Arrangements, for additional information.
We had outstanding Market-based Performance Share Units as of September 30, 2021 and 2020 that were eligible to vest into shares of common stock subject to the achievement of specified performance or market conditions. Contingently issuable shares are excluded from the computation of diluted income (loss) per share if, based on current period results, the shares would not be issuable if the end of the reporting period were the end of the contingency period. As of September 30, 2021, there were up to 57,668 shares of common stock issuable upon vesting of outstanding Market-based Performance Share Units that were excluded from the table above as the performance or market conditions were not satisfied as of the end of the period.
v3.21.2
SEGMENT INFORMATION
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
SEGMENT INFORMATION SEGMENT INFORMATION
The segment information reported in the tables below reflects the operating results that are regularly reviewed by our chief operating decision maker to assess performance and make resource allocation decisions. Our operations are organized into two segments: North America and International. Our measure of segment profitability is contribution profit, defined as gross profit less marketing expense, which is consistent with how management reviews the operating results of the segments. Contribution profit measures the amount of marketing investment needed to generate gross profit. Other operating expenses are excluded from contribution profit as management does not review those expenses by segment.
The following table summarizes revenue by reportable segment and category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
North America
Service revenue:
Local$129,131 $98,561 $394,358 $322,945 
Goods9,189 8,787 37,266 18,401 
Travel4,791 4,748 18,893 13,722 
Total service revenue143,111 112,096 450,517 355,068 
Product revenue - Goods— 68,215 626 293,729 
Total North America revenue (1)
143,111 180,311 451,143 648,797 
International
Service revenue:
Local46,071 36,528 109,589 103,221 
Goods5,879 3,309 9,429 8,821 
Travel3,915 3,140 8,226 7,368 
Total service revenue55,865 42,977 127,244 119,410 
Product revenue - Goods15,195 80,731 165,559 305,608 
Total International revenue (1)
$71,060 $123,708 $292,803 $425,018 
(1)North America includes revenue from the United States of $140.2 million and $177.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $444.2 million and $640.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. International includes revenue from the United Kingdom of $21.4 million and $42.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $100.4 million and $151.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. There were no other individual countries that represented more than 10% of consolidated total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Revenue is attributed to individual countries based on the location of the customer.
The following table summarizes gross profit by reportable segment and category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
North America
Service gross profit:
Local$115,184 $87,507 $352,431 $283,004 
Goods7,864 7,440 31,689 14,851 
Travel3,762 3,874 15,092 9,726 
Total service gross profit 126,810 98,821 399,212 307,581 
Product gross profit - Goods— 10,896 168 47,599 
Total North America gross profit126,810 109,717 399,380 355,180 
International
Service gross profit:
Local43,876 33,687 103,495 93,054 
Goods5,587 2,849 8,892 7,422 
Travel3,576 2,711 7,443 6,259 
Total service gross profit 53,039 39,247 119,830 106,735 
Product gross profit - Goods1,590 11,058 23,155 36,580 
Total International gross profit$54,629 $50,305 $142,985 $143,315 
The following table summarizes contribution profit by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
North America
Gross profit$126,810 $109,717 $399,380 $355,180 
Marketing38,302 19,718 94,247 73,203 
Contribution profit88,508 89,999 305,133 281,977 
International
Gross profit54,629 50,305 142,985 143,315 
Marketing14,857 11,668 36,298 43,555 
Contribution profit39,772 38,637 106,687 99,760 
Consolidated
Gross profit181,439 160,022 542,365 498,495 
Marketing53,159 31,386 130,545 116,758 
Contribution profit128,280 128,636 411,820 381,737 
Selling, general and administrative119,494 124,257 384,606 475,017 
Goodwill impairment— — — 109,486 
Long-lived asset impairment— — — 22,351 
Restructuring and related charges12,483 20,559 34,150 61,037 
Income (loss) from operations$(3,697)$(16,180)$(6,936)$(286,154)
The following table summarizes total assets by reportable segment as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Total assets:
North America (1)
$801,090 $971,110 
International (1)
286,781 440,397 
Consolidated total assets$1,087,871 $1,411,507 
(1)North America contains assets from the United States of $788.3 million and $948.1 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. International contained assets from Luxembourg of $126.6 million as of September 30, 2021 and from Switzerland of $151.7 million as of December 31, 2020. There were no other individual countries that represented more than 10% of consolidated total assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
v3.21.2
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS SUBSEQUENT EVENTS[none identified to date]
v3.21.2
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation
Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Groupon, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, majority-owned subsidiaries over which we exercise control and variable interest entities for which we are the primary beneficiary. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Outside stockholders' interests in subsidiaries are shown on the condensed consolidated financial statements as Noncontrolling interests. Investments in entities in which we do not have a controlling financial interest are accounted for at fair value, as available-for-sale securities or at cost adjusted for observable price changes and impairments, as appropriate.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Estimates in our financial statements include, but are not limited to, the following: variable consideration from unredeemed vouchers; income taxes; leases; initial valuation and subsequent impairment testing of goodwill, other intangible assets and long-lived assets; investments; receivables; customer refunds and other reserves; contingent liabilities; and the useful lives of property, equipment and software and intangible assets. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
Reclassifications
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the condensed consolidated financial statements of prior periods to conform to the current period presentation.
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
Adoption of New Accounting Standards
We adopted the guidance in Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, on January 1, 2021. This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. The adoption of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
We adopted the guidance in ASU 2020-03, Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments, on January 1, 2021. This ASU amends a wide variety of Topics in the Codification, including revolving-debt arrangements and allowance for credit losses related to leases. The adoption of ASU 2020-03 did not have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
We early adopted the guidance in ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity, on January 1, 2021. The ASU removes the separation models for convertible debt with a cash conversion feature or convertible instruments with a beneficial conversion feature. Additionally, the ASU removes certain conditions for equity classification related to contracts in an entity’s own equity (e.g., warrants) and amends certain guidance related to the computation of income (loss) per share for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity’s own equity.
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2020-06, we separated the convertible senior notes due 2022 (the "Atairos Notes") into their liability and equity components. Following the adoption of ASU 2020-06, the previously bifurcated equity component of the Atairos Notes was recombined with the liability component, resulting in a single liability-classified instrument. The carrying value of the Atairos Notes at transition was determined by recalculating the basis of the Atairos Notes as if the conversion option had not been bifurcated at issuance. Transaction costs related to the issuance of the Atairos Notes that were allocated to the equity component were reclassified out of Additional paid-in-capital and the amortization and the related debt discount associated with these costs was recalculated through the transition date. The transaction costs were recorded as a debt discount in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and amortized to interest expense over the remaining term of the Atairos Notes. Together with the cash interest, this resulted in an effective interest rate of 3.76%. As a result of adopting ASU 2020-06, we recorded a $67.0 million net reduction to additional paid-in capital, a $19.0 million increase to Convertible senior notes, net and a $48.0 million reduction to our opening accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2021. See Note 5, Financing Arrangements, for additional information.
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The following table summarizes goodwill activity by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
North AmericaInternationalConsolidated
Balance as of December 31, 2020$178,685 $36,014 $214,699 
Other (1)
— 3,776 3,776 
Foreign currency translation— (1,576)(1,576)
Balance as of September 30, 2021$178,685 $38,214 $216,899 
(1)Represents the reclassification between Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net and Goodwill due to an adjustment in the allocation of impairments recorded in 2020 between those two accounts.
Schedule of Long-lived Assets Impairment
Impairment charges are presented within the following line items of the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Long-lived asset impairment:
North America$— $— $— $— 
International— — — 22,351 
Total Long-lived asset impairment— — — 22,351 
Restructuring and related charges:
North America5,430 834 5,430 14,322 
International2,221 2,462 2,221 2,877 
Total Restructuring and related charges impairment7,651 3,296 7,651 17,199 
Total impairment$7,651 $3,296 $7,651 $39,550 
The following table summarizes impairment for long-lived assets and restructuring and related charges by asset type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Property, equipment and software, net
Leasehold improvements $870 $191 $870 $7,749 
Computer hardware— — — 2,842 
Right-of-use assets - finance leases, net
— 70 — 1,388 
Internally-developed software— — — 2,988 
Other Property, equipment and software, net— — — 929 
Total Property, equipment and software, net870 261 870 15,896 
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net 6,781 3,035 6,781 22,680 
Intangible assets, net— — — 103 
Other non-current assets— — — 871 
Total long-lived assets$7,651 $3,296 $7,651 $39,550 
Schedule of Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes intangible assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Gross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying ValueGross Carrying ValueAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Value
Merchant relationships$19,914 $11,662 $8,252 $20,208 $9,236 $10,972 
Trade names9,597 8,132 1,465 9,651 7,921 1,730 
Developed technology538 538 — 2,121 1,863 258 
Patents12,225 5,462 6,763 10,813 4,697 6,116 
Other intangible assets17,706 8,376 9,330 17,823 6,748 11,075 
Total$59,980 $34,170 $25,810 $60,616 $30,465 $30,151 
Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense As of September 30, 2021, estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Remaining amounts in 2021$2,153 
20228,398 
20237,229 
20243,544 
20251,974 
Thereafter2,512 
Total$25,810 
v3.21.2
INVESTMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Summary of Investments Our percentage ownership in these investments for the periods reported was as follows:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Percent Ownership of Voting StockPercent Ownership of Voting Stock
Other equity investments 1%to19%1%to19%
Available-for-sale securities - redeemable preferred shares19%to25%19%to25%
Fair value option investments10%to19%10%to19%
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Income (Expense)
The following table summarizes other income (expense), net for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Interest income$1,336 $1,268 $3,818 $5,254 
Interest expense(3,534)(9,408)(14,123)(24,375)
Changes in fair value of investments (1)
91,288 — 95,533 (8,089)
Loss on extinguishment of debt— — (5,090)— 
Foreign currency gains (losses), net and other (2)
(6,557)7,273 17,591 5,661 
Other income (expense), net$82,533 $(867)$97,729 $(21,549)
(1)Includes an $89.1 million unrealized gain due to an upward adjustment for an observable price change of an other equity investment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021. Refer to Note 3, Investments, for additional information.
(2)Includes a $32.3 million cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment gain that was reclassified into earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 as a result of the substantial liquidation of our subsidiary in Japan as part of our restructuring actions. See Note 9, Restructuring and Related Charges, for additional information.
Schedule of Prepaid and Other Current Assets
The following table summarizes prepaid expenses and other current assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Prepaid expenses$20,404 $18,038 
Income taxes receivable8,060 5,437 
Deferred cloud implementation cost11,861 4,942 
Other10,102 12,024 
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets$50,427 $40,441 
Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets
The following table summarizes other non-current assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Deferred income tax$11,283 $11,593 
Debt issue costs, net808 1,852 
Deferred contract acquisition costs6,979 5,315 
Deferred cloud implementation costs5,782 10,402 
Other5,699 5,165 
Total other non-current assets$30,551 $34,327 
Schedule of Accrued Merchant and Supplier Payables
The following table summarizes accrued merchant and supplier payables as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Accrued merchant payables$215,365 $303,260 
Accrued supplier payables (1)
14,546 107,703 
Total accrued merchant and supplier payables$229,911 $410,963 
(1)Includes payables to suppliers of inventories and providers of shipping and fulfillment services.
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
The following table summarizes accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Refund reserve$22,239 $33,173 
Compensation and benefits24,625 54,958 
Accrued marketing21,388 15,299 
Restructuring-related liabilities10,001 13,746 
Customer credits78,217 61,006 
Income taxes payable1,182 7,862 
Deferred revenue3,868 11,223 
Operating and finance lease obligations32,836 37,755 
Deferred cloud computing contract incentive3,000 3,000 
Other (1)
44,381 56,977 
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities$241,737 $294,999 
(1)Includes $2.9 million in certain payroll taxes under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security ("CARES") Act. These amounts are due by December 31, 2021.
Schedule of Other Non-current Liabilities
The following table summarizes other non-current liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Contingent income tax liabilities$25,563 $25,593 
Deferred income taxes3,408 3,170 
Deferred cloud computing contract incentive2,000 4,250 
Other (1)
9,686 11,415 
Total other non-current liabilities$40,657 $44,428 
(1)Includes $2.9 million in certain payroll taxes under the CARES Act. These amounts are due by December 31, 2022.
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Notes
The carrying amount of the 2026 Notes consisted of the following as of September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021
Principal amount$230,000 
Less: debt discount(6,972)
Net carrying amount of liability$223,028 
Schedule of Convertible Debt Interest Expense
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, we recognized total interest costs on the 2026 Notes and the Atairos Notes as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Contractual interest$646 $2,032 $4,378 $6,096 
Amortization of debt discount374 3,701 1,226 10,824 
Total $1,020 $5,733 $5,604 $16,920 
v3.21.2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Long-term Purchase Commitment Future payments under these new contractual obligations are as follows (in thousands):
Remaining in 2021$1,082 
20224,935 
202310,933 
202414,642 
202518,000 
Thereafter— 
Total$49,592 
v3.21.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Activity
The stock-based compensation expense related to stock awards issued under the Plans are presented within the following line items of the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Cost of revenue $137 $156 $498 $496 
Marketing173 377 486 1,218 
Selling, general and administrative7,894 7,846 24,137 29,223 
Restructuring and related charges— 311 — 1,735 
Total stock-based compensation expense $8,204 $8,690 $25,121 $32,672 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
The table below summarizes restricted stock unit activity under the Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Unvested at December 31, 20201,853,007 $31.91 
Granted936,875 42.97 
Vested(1,002,467)29.34 
Forfeited(286,316)37.54 
Unvested at September 30, 20211,501,099 $39.28 
Schedule of Performance and Market-based Performance Share Unit Activity
The table below summarizes Performance Share Unit activity under the Plans for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:
Performance Share UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)Market-based Performance Share UnitsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)
Unvested at December 31, 2020124,709 $29.73 57,668 $60.60 
Granted (1)
41,729 15.44 — — 
Vested(86,710)24.36 — — 
Forfeited(768)69.00 — — 
Unvested at September 30, 202178,960 27.70 57,668 60.60 
Maximum shares issuable upon vesting at September 30, 2021
78,960 57,668 
(1)Performance Share Units granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 relate to the issuance of incremental shares upon the Compensation Committee's certification of the achievement of the 2020 performance metrics.
v3.21.2
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Liability for Customer Credits The following table summarizes the activity in the liability for customer credits for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
Customer Credits
Balance as of December 31, 2020$61,006 
Credits issued173,476 
Credits redeemed (1)
(134,147)
Breakage revenue recognized(21,084)
Foreign currency translation(1,034)
Balance as of September 30, 2021$78,217 
(1)Customer credits can be redeemed through our online marketplaces for goods or services provided by a third-party merchant or for merchandise inventory sold by us. When customer credits are redeemed for goods or services provided by a third-party merchant, service revenue is recognized on a net basis as the difference between the carrying amount of the customer credit liability derecognized and the amount due to the merchant for the related transaction. When customer credits are redeemed for merchandise inventory sold by us, product revenue is recognized on a gross basis equal to the amount of the customer credit liability derecognized. Historically, customer credits have primarily been used within one year of issuance; however, usage patterns have been impacted from changes in customer behavior due to COVID-19.
Schedule of Expected Credit Losses on Accounts Receivable
The following table summarizes the activity in the allowance for expected credit losses on accounts receivable for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 (in thousands):
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Balance as of December 31, 2020$9,756 
Change in provision517 
Write-offs(1,431)
Foreign currency translation44 
Balance as of September 30, 2021$8,886 
v3.21.2
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Segment
The following tables summarize costs incurred by segment related to the restructuring plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$26 $251 $602 $5,610 $6,489 
International2,600 571 268 2,555 5,994 
Consolidated$2,626 $822 $870 $8,165 $12,483 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$458 $1,482 $602 $6,974 $9,516 
International21,665 599 268 2,102 24,634 
Consolidated$22,123 $2,081 $870 $9,076 $34,150 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$1,489 $435 $70 $736 $2,730 
International14,400 18 195 3,216 17,829 
Consolidated$15,889 $453 $265 $3,952 $20,559 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits)Legal and Advisory CostsProperty, Equipment and Software ImpairmentsRight-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits)Total Restructuring Charges (Credits)
North America$17,548 $443 $4,790 $10,047 $32,828 
International23,041 759 227 4,182 28,209 
Consolidated$40,589 $1,202 $5,017 $14,229 $61,037 
Schedule of Restructuring Liability Activity
The following table summarizes restructuring liability activity for each period (in thousands):
Employee Severance and Benefit CostsLegal and Advisory CostsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019 (1)
$699 $— $699 
Charges payable in cash (2)
36,266 2,137 38,403 
Cash payments(25,328)(1,289)(26,617)
Foreign currency translation1,660 (14)1,646 
Balance as of December 31, 2020
13,297 834 14,131 
Charges payable in cash 22,123 2,081 24,204 
Cash payments(24,670)(2,588)(27,258)
Foreign currency translation(768)77 (691)
Balance as of September 30, 2021 (3)
$9,982 $404 $10,386 
(1)Amounts included in the year ended December 31, 2019 are related to prior restructuring plans and the liabilities under those plans have been substantially settled.
(2)Excludes stock-based compensation of $1.7 million related to accelerated vesting of stock-based compensation awards for certain employees terminated as a result of our restructuring activities.
(3)Includes employee severance and benefit costs related to the termination of employees. Substantially all of the remaining cash payments for those costs are expected to be disbursed through 2022.
v3.21.2
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Provision (benefit) for income taxes and income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Provision (benefit) for income taxes$135 $(486)$773 $(7,170)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes78,836 (17,047)90,793 (307,703)
v3.21.2
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Recurring Level 3 Fair Value Measurements
The following table provides a roll forward of the fair value of recurring Level 3 fair value measurements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Assets
Fair value option investments:
Beginning balance$— $— $— $1,405 
Total gains (losses) included in earnings— — — (1,405)
Ending balance$— $— $— $— 
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1)
$— $— $— $(1,405)
Liabilities
Contingent consideration:
Beginning balance$— $278 $326 $1,298 
Settlements of contingent consideration liabilities— — (393)(908)
Total losses (gains) included in earnings — — — 
Foreign currency translation— 13 67 (105)
Ending balance$— $291 $— $291 
Unrealized gains (losses) still held (1)
$— $— $— $
(1)Represents the unrealized gains or losses recorded in earnings and/or other comprehensive income (loss) during the period for assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 that are still held (or outstanding) at the end of the period.
v3.21.2
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except share amounts and per share amounts):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share:
Numerator
Income (loss) - continuing operations$78,701 $(16,561)$90,020 $(300,533)
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests594 (291)737 1,758 
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - continuing operations78,107 (16,270)89,283 (302,291)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - discontinued operations— — — 382 
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$78,107 $(16,270)$89,283 $(301,909)
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - continuing operations78,107 (16,270)89,283 (302,291)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - discontinued operations— — — 382 
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders78,107 (16,270)89,283 (301,909)
Plus: Interest expense from assumed conversion of convertible senior notes 700 — 1,392 — 
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders plus assumed conversions$78,807 $(16,270)$90,675 $(301,909)
Denominator
Shares used in computation of basic net income (loss) per share29,567,802 28,751,520 29,282,932 28,535,393 
Weighted-average effect of diluted securities
Restricted stock units
351,720 — 712,866 — 
Performance share units and other stock-based compensation awards
68,616 — 89,981 — 
Convertible senior notes due 20263,376,400 — 2,308,112 — 
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share33,364,538 28,751,520 32,393,891 28,535,393 
Basic net income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations$2.64 $(0.57)$3.05 $(10.59)
Discontinued operations— — — 0.01 
Basic net income (loss) per share$2.64 $(0.57)$3.05 $(10.58)
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations$2.36 $(0.57)$2.80 $(10.59)
Discontinued operations— — — 0.01 
Diluted net income (loss) per share $2.36 $(0.57)$2.80 $(10.58)
Schedule of Weighted-Average Potentially Dilutive Instruments
The following weighted-average potentially dilutive instruments are not included in the diluted net income (loss) per share calculations above because they would have had an antidilutive effect on the net income (loss) per share from continuing operations:
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Restricted stock units854,304 1,907,396 410,856 1,879,752 
Performance share units and other stock-based compensation awards— 151,110 — 199,849 
Convertible senior notes due 2022 (1)
— 2,314,815 1,144,689 2,314,815 
Warrants— 2,314,815 1,170,126 2,314,815 
Capped call transactions3,376,400 — 2,308,112 — 
Total4,230,704 6,688,136 5,033,783 6,709,231 
(1)We apply the if-converted method in computing the effect of our convertible senior notes on diluted net income (loss) per share, whereby the numerator of our diluted net income (loss) per share computations is adjusted for interest expense, net of tax, and the denominator is adjusted for the number shares into which the convertible senior notes could be converted. The effect is only included in the calculation of income (loss) per share for those instruments for which it would reduce income (loss) per share. See Note 5, Financing Arrangements, for additional information.
v3.21.2
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue by Reportable Segment
The following table summarizes revenue by reportable segment and category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
North America
Service revenue:
Local$129,131 $98,561 $394,358 $322,945 
Goods9,189 8,787 37,266 18,401 
Travel4,791 4,748 18,893 13,722 
Total service revenue143,111 112,096 450,517 355,068 
Product revenue - Goods— 68,215 626 293,729 
Total North America revenue (1)
143,111 180,311 451,143 648,797 
International
Service revenue:
Local46,071 36,528 109,589 103,221 
Goods5,879 3,309 9,429 8,821 
Travel3,915 3,140 8,226 7,368 
Total service revenue55,865 42,977 127,244 119,410 
Product revenue - Goods15,195 80,731 165,559 305,608 
Total International revenue (1)
$71,060 $123,708 $292,803 $425,018 
(1)North America includes revenue from the United States of $140.2 million and $177.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $444.2 million and $640.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. International includes revenue from the United Kingdom of $21.4 million and $42.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, and $100.4 million and $151.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. There were no other individual countries that represented more than 10% of consolidated total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. Revenue is attributed to individual countries based on the location of the customer.
Schedule of Gross Profit by Reportable Segment
The following table summarizes gross profit by reportable segment and category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
North America
Service gross profit:
Local$115,184 $87,507 $352,431 $283,004 
Goods7,864 7,440 31,689 14,851 
Travel3,762 3,874 15,092 9,726 
Total service gross profit 126,810 98,821 399,212 307,581 
Product gross profit - Goods— 10,896 168 47,599 
Total North America gross profit126,810 109,717 399,380 355,180 
International
Service gross profit:
Local43,876 33,687 103,495 93,054 
Goods5,587 2,849 8,892 7,422 
Travel3,576 2,711 7,443 6,259 
Total service gross profit 53,039 39,247 119,830 106,735 
Product gross profit - Goods1,590 11,058 23,155 36,580 
Total International gross profit$54,629 $50,305 $142,985 $143,315 
Schedule of Operating Income by Reportable Segment
The following table summarizes contribution profit by reportable segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
North America
Gross profit$126,810 $109,717 $399,380 $355,180 
Marketing38,302 19,718 94,247 73,203 
Contribution profit88,508 89,999 305,133 281,977 
International
Gross profit54,629 50,305 142,985 143,315 
Marketing14,857 11,668 36,298 43,555 
Contribution profit39,772 38,637 106,687 99,760 
Consolidated
Gross profit181,439 160,022 542,365 498,495 
Marketing53,159 31,386 130,545 116,758 
Contribution profit128,280 128,636 411,820 381,737 
Selling, general and administrative119,494 124,257 384,606 475,017 
Goodwill impairment— — — 109,486 
Long-lived asset impairment— — — 22,351 
Restructuring and related charges12,483 20,559 34,150 61,037 
Income (loss) from operations$(3,697)$(16,180)$(6,936)$(286,154)
Schedule of Total Assets by Segment
The following table summarizes total assets by reportable segment as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands):
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Total assets:
North America (1)
$801,090 $971,110 
International (1)
286,781 440,397 
Consolidated total assets$1,087,871 $1,411,507 
(1)North America contains assets from the United States of $788.3 million and $948.1 million as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. International contained assets from Luxembourg of $126.6 million as of September 30, 2021 and from Switzerland of $151.7 million as of December 31, 2020. There were no other individual countries that represented more than 10% of consolidated total assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
v3.21.2
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Jun. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Jan. 01, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]                  
Number of operating segments | segment 2                
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity $ 149,497 $ 55,836 $ 65,620   $ 107,674 $ 98,523 $ 117,484 $ 191,507 $ 395,046
Convertible senior notes, net $ 223,028       229,490        
Convertible senior notes due 2022 | Senior Notes                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Effective interest rate 3.76%                
Additional Paid-In Capital                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity $ 2,266,489 2,257,613 2,261,095   2,348,114 2,338,432 2,329,599 2,323,217 2,310,393
Accumulated Deficit                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity $ (1,183,558) $ (1,261,665) $ (1,258,283)   (1,320,886) $ (1,334,864) $ (1,318,594) $ (1,246,477) (1,032,876)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity         (18,969)       (79)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accounting Standards Update 2020-06                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Convertible senior notes, net       $ 19,000          
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Additional Paid-In Capital                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity         (67,014)        
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accounting Standards Update 2020-06                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity       (67,000)          
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accumulated Deficit                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity         $ 48,045       $ (79)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment | Accumulated Deficit | Accounting Standards Update 2020-06                  
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]                  
Stockholders' equity       $ 48,000          
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Schedule of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 214,699
Other 3,776
Foreign currency translation (1,576)
Goodwill, ending balance 216,899
North America  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 178,685
Other 0
Foreign currency translation 0
Goodwill, ending balance 178,685
International  
Goodwill [Roll Forward]  
Goodwill, beginning balance 36,014
Other 3,776
Foreign currency translation (1,576)
Goodwill, ending balance $ 38,214
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
reportingUnit
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Goodwill impairment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 109,486,000
Number of reporting units | reportingUnit 2      
Long-lived asset impairment $ 0 0 0 22,351,000
Intangible asset amortization expense 2,100,000 2,500,000 6,728,000 7,378,000
Restructuring and related charges        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Long-lived asset impairment   3,300,000    
Restructuring and related charges:        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Impairment of right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements $ 7,700,000 $ 3,300,000 $ 7,700,000 $ 17,200,000
Minimum        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Intangible assets, useful life     1 year  
Maximum        
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]        
Intangible assets, useful life     10 years  
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Schedule of Impairment Charges Presented within Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets $ 7,651 $ 3,296 $ 7,651 $ 39,550
Long-lived asset impairment:        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets 0 0 0 22,351
Long-lived asset impairment: | North America        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets 0 0 0 0
Long-lived asset impairment: | International        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets 0 0 0 22,351
Restructuring and related charges:        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets 7,651 3,296 7,651 17,199
Restructuring and related charges: | North America        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets 5,430 834 5,430 14,322
Restructuring and related charges: | International        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Impairment of long-lived assets $ 2,221 $ 2,462 $ 2,221 $ 2,877
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Impairment for Long-lived Assets and Restructuring and Related Charges by Asset Type (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Finance Lease, Impairment Loss $ 0 $ 70 $ 0 $ 1,388
Total Property, equipment and software, net 870 261 870 15,896
Right-of-use assets - operating leases, net 6,781 3,035 6,781 22,680
Intangible assets, net 0 0 0 103
Other non-current assets 0 0 0 871
Total long-lived assets 7,651 3,296 7,651 39,550
Restructuring and related charges:        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Total long-lived assets 7,651 3,296 7,651 17,199
Leasehold Improvements        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Property, equipment and software, impairment 870 191 870 7,749
Computer hardware        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Property, equipment and software, impairment 0 0 0 2,842
Internally-developed software        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Property, equipment and software, impairment 0 0 0 2,988
Other Property, equipment and software, net        
Impaired Long-Lived Assets Held and Used [Line Items]        
Property, equipment and software, impairment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 929
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value $ 59,980 $ 60,616
Accumulated Amortization 34,170 30,465
Net Carrying Value 25,810 30,151
Merchant relationships    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 19,914 20,208
Accumulated Amortization 11,662 9,236
Net Carrying Value 8,252 10,972
Trade names    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 9,597 9,651
Accumulated Amortization 8,132 7,921
Net Carrying Value 1,465 1,730
Developed technology    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 538 2,121
Accumulated Amortization 538 1,863
Net Carrying Value 0 258
Patents    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 12,225 10,813
Accumulated Amortization 5,462 4,697
Net Carrying Value 6,763 6,116
Other intangible assets    
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Value 17,706 17,823
Accumulated Amortization 8,376 6,748
Net Carrying Value $ 9,330 $ 11,075
v3.21.2
GOODWILL AND LONG-LIVED ASSETS - Schedule of Estimated Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
Remaining amounts in 2021 $ 2,153  
2022 8,398  
2023 7,229  
2024 3,544  
2025 1,974  
Thereafter 2,512  
Net Carrying Value $ 25,810 $ 30,151
v3.21.2
INVESTMENTS - Summary of Investments (Details)
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Minimum    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Available for sale securities, percent ownership of voting stock 19.00% 19.00%
Minimum | Other equity investments    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Equity method investment, percent ownership of voting stock 1.00% 1.00%
Minimum | Fair value option investments    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Equity method investment, percent ownership of voting stock 10.00% 10.00%
Maximum    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Available for sale securities, percent ownership of voting stock 25.00% 25.00%
Maximum | Other equity investments    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Equity method investment, percent ownership of voting stock 19.00% 19.00%
Maximum | Fair value option investments    
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]    
Equity method investment, percent ownership of voting stock 19.00% 19.00%
v3.21.2
INVESTMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Mar. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Available-for-sale securities and fair value option investments $ 0     $ 0   $ 0
Gain (loss) from changes in the fair value of fair value option investments     $ (1,400,000)      
Unrealized gain on investments 89,100,000     89,100,000    
Gain on sale of equity investments 2,200,000          
Other than temporary impairments on equity method investments         $ 6,700,000  
Other equity investments            
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]            
Equity method investments 122,900,000     122,900,000   $ 37,700,000
Unrealized gain on investments $ 89,100,000     89,100,000    
Percentage of other equity investment sold 100.00%   50.00%      
Equity method investments $ 2,600,000 $ 4,200,000 $ 34,000,000      
Other than temporary impairments on equity method investments $ 0   $ 6,700,000 $ 0    
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION - Schedule of Other Income (Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Interest income $ 1,336 $ 1,268 $ 3,818 $ 5,254
Interest expense (3,534) (9,408) (14,123) (24,375)
Changes in fair value of investments 91,288 0 95,533 (8,089)
Loss on extinguishment of debt 0 0 (5,090) 0
Foreign currency gains (losses), net and other (6,557) 7,273 17,591 5,661
Other income (expense), net 82,533 $ (867) 97,729 (21,549)
Unrealized gain on investments 89,100   89,100  
Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified into earnings     32,268 $ 0
Other equity investments        
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]        
Unrealized gain on investments $ 89,100   $ 89,100  
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION - Schedule of Prepaid and Other Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]    
Prepaid expenses $ 20,404 $ 18,038
Income taxes receivable 8,060 5,437
Deferred cloud implementation cost 11,861 4,942
Other 10,102 12,024
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 50,427 $ 40,441
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION - Schedule of Other Non-Current Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]    
Deferred income tax $ 11,283 $ 11,593
Debt issue costs, net 808 1,852
Deferred contract acquisition costs 6,979 5,315
Deferred cloud implementation costs 5,782 10,402
Other 5,699 5,165
Total other non-current assets $ 30,551 $ 34,327
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION - Schedule of Accrued Merchant and Supplier Payables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]    
Accrued merchant payables $ 215,365 $ 303,260
Accrued supplier payables 14,546 107,703
Total accrued merchant and supplier payables $ 229,911 $ 410,963
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION - Schedule of Accrued Expense and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]    
Refund reserve $ 22,239 $ 33,173
Compensation and benefits 24,625 54,958
Accrued marketing 21,388 15,299
Restructuring-related liabilities 10,001 13,746
Customer credits 78,217 61,006
Income taxes payable 1,182 7,862
Deferred revenue 3,868 11,223
Operating and finance lease obligations 32,836 37,755
Deferred cloud computing contract incentive 3,000 3,000
Other 44,381 56,977
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities 241,737 294,999
Accrued payroll taxes, CARES Act $ 2,900 $ 2,900
v3.21.2
SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION - Schedule of Other Non-current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet & Statement of Operations Information [Abstract]    
Contingent income tax liabilities $ 25,563 $ 25,593
Deferred income taxes 3,408 3,170
Deferred cloud computing contract incentive 2,000 4,250
Other 9,686 11,415
Total other non-current liabilities 40,657 44,428
Accrued payroll taxes, CARES Act $ 2,900 $ 2,900
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - 3.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2022 (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Apr. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Loss on extinguishment of debt   $ 0   $ 0 $ (5,090,000) $ 0  
Convertible senior notes due 2022 | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Stated interest rate             3.25%
Principal amount             $ 250,000,000
Aggregate purchase price     $ 255,000,000        
Repurchased debt outstanding principal amount     250,000,000        
Accrued and unpaid interest $ 1,000,000            
Debt repurchase prepayment penalty $ 4,000,000            
Loss on extinguishment of debt     $ 5,100,000        
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Note Hedges and Warrants (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
May 17, 2021
May 14, 2021
May 31, 2016
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]      
Cost of convertible note hedges     $ 59.1
Payments for the settlement of warrants     $ 35.5
Cash received on hedges $ 2.3    
Settlement of cash paid for warrants   $ 1.3  
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - 1.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Apr. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2021
$ / shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Conversion price (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 68.12      
Share price (in usd per share) | $ / shares     $ 22.81  
Convertible senior notes due 2026 | Senior Notes        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Stated interest rate 1.125%      
Principal amount $ 230,000   $ 230,000  
Net proceeds from issuance of debt 222,100      
Proceeds from debt used for capped call transactions payment $ 27,400      
Debt conversion ratio   0.0146800    
Conversion price (in usd per share) | $ / shares       $ 68.12
Debt issuance costs     $ 7,800  
Effective interest rate     1.83%  
Fair value of debt     $ 178,900  
Debt conversion price, premium on stock price 100.00%      
Convertible senior notes due 2026 | Senior Notes | Maximum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Conversion price (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 104.80      
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Schedule of Notes (Details) - Senior Notes - Convertible senior notes due 2026 - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Apr. 30, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal amount $ 230,000 $ 230,000
Less: debt discount (6,972)  
Net carrying amount of liability $ 223,028  
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Schedule of Convertible Debt Interest Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Contractual interest     $ 4,378 $ 6,096
Amortization of debt discount     1,226 10,824
Total     5,604 16,920
Senior Notes | Convertible senior notes due 2022        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Contractual interest $ 646 $ 2,032 4,378 6,096
Amortization of debt discount 374 3,701 1,226 10,824
Total $ 1,020 $ 5,733 $ 5,604 $ 16,920
v3.21.2
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Revolving Credit Facility (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
May 30, 2019
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Amount of borrowings   $ 100,000,000 $ 200,000,000  
Outstanding letters of credit   $ 19,700,000 $ 20,600,000  
2020 First Amended Credit Agreement        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Maximum funding commitment $ 225,000,000      
Unused commitment fee percentage 0.40%      
Debt collateral, percentage of outstanding capital stock, domestic subsidiaries   100.00%    
Debt collateral, percentage of outstanding capital stock, first-tier foreign subsidiaries   65.00%    
2020 First Amended Credit Agreement | Minimum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate 0.50%      
Commitment fee percentage, daily amount of unused commitments 0.25%      
2020 First Amended Credit Agreement | Maximum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Commitment fee percentage, daily amount of unused commitments 0.35%      
2020 First Amended Credit Agreement | Canadian Prime Rate        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate 1.50%      
2020 First Amended Credit Agreement | Fixed Rate        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate 2.50%      
2020 First Amended Credit Agreement | LIBOR | Maximum        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Basis spread on variable rate 2.00%      
Revolving Credit Facility | 2019 Credit Agreement        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Aggregate principal amount       $ 400,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | 2021 Second Amended Credit Agreement        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt issuance costs   $ 3,500,000    
Minimum liquidity as a percentage of accrued merchant and supplier payables required under debt agreement   70.00%    
Monthly liquidity required as a percentage of accrued merchant and supplier payables required under debt agreement   100.00%    
Monthly liquidity required in addition to minimum   $ 50,000,000    
Minimum liquidity required under debt agreement   $ 250,000,000    
Letter of Credit | 2020 First Amended Credit Agreement        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Aggregate principal amount $ 75,000,000      
v3.21.2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Long-term Purchase Commitment (Details)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Remaining in 2021 $ 1,082
2022 4,935
2023 10,933
2024 14,642
2025 18,000
Thereafter 0
Total $ 49,592
v3.21.2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2017
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]    
Indemnification liabilities $ 2.8  
Maximum exposure of indemnification liability $ 11.7  
Groupon Latin America    
Recorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation [Line Items]    
Estimated indemnification liability   $ 5.4
v3.21.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
vote
shares
Sep. 30, 2020
shares
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
vote
shares
Sep. 30, 2020
shares
May 31, 2018
USD ($)
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]          
Number of shares available for issuance (in shares) 100,500,000   100,500,000    
Common stock, vote per share | vote 1   1    
Authorized repurchase amount | $         $ 300,000,000
Stock repurchased during period (in shares) 0 0 0 0  
Value of common stock remaining available for repurchase | $ $ 245,000,000   $ 245,000,000    
Number of shares available for future issuance (in shares) 2,852,119   2,852,119    
v3.21.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 8,204 $ 8,690 $ 25,121 $ 32,672
Capitalized amount of stock-based compensation 900 1,100 2,900 3,400
Cost of revenue        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense 137 156 498 496
Marketing        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense 173 377 486 1,218
Selling, general and administrative        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense 7,894 7,846 24,137 29,223
Restructuring and related charges        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Stock-based compensation expense $ 0 $ 311 $ 0 $ 1,735
v3.21.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS - ESPP (Details) - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Number of shares available for issuance (in shares) 100,500,000  
Employee Stock    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Number of shares available for issuance (in shares) 1,000,000  
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan (in shares) 49,399 69,371
v3.21.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS - RSU (Details) - Restricted stock units - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Number of Shares  
Beginning balance (in shares) 1,853,007
Granted (in shares) 936,875
Vested (in shares) (1,002,467)
Forfeited (in shares) (286,316)
Ending balance (in shares) 1,501,099
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 31.91
Granted (in dollars per share) 42.97
Vested (in dollars per share) 29.34
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 37.54
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 39.28
Unrecognized compensation costs $ 41.9
Weighted-average period of recognition 11 months 23 days
Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting period 1 year
Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Vesting period 4 years
v3.21.2
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS - PSU (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Performance Share Units  
Number of Shares  
Beginning balance (in shares) 124,709
Granted (in shares) 41,729
Vested (in shares) (86,710)
Forfeited (in shares) (768)
Ending balance (in shares) 78,960
Maximum shares issuable (in shares) 78,960
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 29.73
Granted (in dollars per share) 15.44
Vested (in dollars per share) 24.36
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 69.00
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 27.70
Unrecognized compensation costs $ 0.6
Weighted-average period of recognition 1 year 18 days
Market-based Performance Share Units  
Number of Shares  
Beginning balance (in shares) 57,668
Granted (in shares) 0
Vested (in shares) 0
Forfeited (in shares) 0
Ending balance (in shares) 57,668
Maximum shares issuable (in shares) 57,668
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit)  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 60.60
Granted (in dollars per share) 0
Vested (in dollars per share) 0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 0
Ending balance (in dollars per share) $ 60.60
v3.21.2
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]          
Deferred revenue $ 3.9   $ 3.9   $ 11.2
Amortization of deferred contract costs 2.6 $ 3.6 7.8 $ 12.3  
Variable consideration from unredeemed vouchers sold in prior periods 19.1   31.8    
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets          
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]          
Deferred cloud implementation cost $ 7.9   $ 7.9   $ 6.3
Minimum          
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]          
Deferred contract acquisition cost recognition period 12 months   12 months    
Maximum          
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items]          
Deferred contract acquisition cost recognition period 18 months   18 months    
v3.21.2
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Activity in the Liability of Customer Credits (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Customer Credits [Roll Forward]  
Customer credits, beginning balance $ 61,006
Credits issued 173,476
Credits redeemed (134,147)
Breakage revenue recognized (21,084)
Foreign currency translation (1,034)
Customer credits, ending balance $ 78,217
v3.21.2
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Activity in Allowance for Expected Credit Losses on Accounts Receivable (Details)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]  
Allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, beginning balance $ 9,756
Change in provision 517
Write-offs (1,431)
Foreign currency translation 44
Allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, ending balance $ 8,886
v3.21.2
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2020
USD ($)
position
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Expected restructuring cost (up to) $ 105,000         $ 105,000
Restructuring and related charges, incurred to date   $ 99,000   $ 99,000    
Reduction in number of positions (in employees) | position 1,600          
Foreign currency translation adjustments reclassified into earnings       32,268 $ 0  
Restructuring and related charges:            
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]            
Impairment of right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements   $ 7,700 $ 3,300 $ 7,700 $ 17,200  
v3.21.2
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES - Schedule of Restructuring Costs by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits) $ 2,626 $ 15,889 $ 22,123 $ 40,589
Legal and Advisory Costs 822 453 2,081 1,202
Property, Equipment and Software Impairments 870 265 870 5,017
Right-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits) 8,165 3,952 9,076 14,229
Restructuring and related charges 12,483 20,559 34,150 61,037
North America        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits) 26 1,489 458 17,548
Legal and Advisory Costs 251 435 1,482 443
Property, Equipment and Software Impairments 602 70 602 4,790
Right-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits) 5,610 736 6,974 10,047
Restructuring and related charges 6,489 2,730 9,516 32,828
International        
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]        
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs (Credits) 2,600 14,400 21,665 23,041
Legal and Advisory Costs 571 18 599 759
Property, Equipment and Software Impairments 268 195 268 227
Right-of-Use Assets Impairments and Lease-related Charges (Credits) 2,555 3,216 2,102 4,182
Restructuring and related charges $ 5,994 $ 17,829 $ 24,634 $ 28,209
v3.21.2
RESTRUCTURING AND RELATED CHARGES - Schedule of Restructuring Liability Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2020
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance $ 14,131 $ 699 $ 699
Charges payable in cash 24,204   38,403
Cash payments (27,258)   (26,617)
Foreign currency translation (691)   1,646
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 10,386   14,131
Stock-based compensation expense related to accelerated vesting of awards 25,121 30,937  
Employee Severance and Benefit Costs      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance 13,297 699 699
Charges payable in cash 22,123   36,266
Cash payments (24,670)   (25,328)
Foreign currency translation (768)   1,660
Restructuring reserve, ending balance 9,982   13,297
Stock-based compensation expense related to accelerated vesting of awards 1,700    
Legal and Advisory Costs      
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]      
Restructuring reserve, beginning balance 834 $ 0 0
Charges payable in cash 2,081   2,137
Cash payments (2,588)   (1,289)
Foreign currency translation 77   (14)
Restructuring reserve, ending balance $ 404   $ 834
v3.21.2
INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Provision (benefit) for income taxes $ 135 $ (486) $ 773 $ (7,170)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before provision (benefit) for income taxes 78,836 $ (17,047) 90,793 $ (307,703)
International        
Income Taxes [Line Items]        
Proposed assessment for claims     121,200  
Decrease in unrecognized tax benefits reasonably possible $ 3,200   $ 3,200  
v3.21.2
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities, Reconciliation of Level 3 Inputs (Details) - Level 3 - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Contingent Consideration [Roll Forward]        
Contingent consideration, beginning balance $ 0 $ 278 $ 326 $ 1,298
Settlements of contingent consideration liabilities 0 0 (393) (908)
Total losses (gains) included in earnings 0 0 0 6
Foreign currency translation 0 13 67 (105)
Contingent consideration, ending balance 0 291 0 291
Unrealized gains (losses) still held 0 0 0 6
Fair value option investments        
Equity Method Investments [Roll Forward]        
Fair value option investments, beginning balance 0 0 0 1,405
Total gains (losses) included in earnings 0 0 0 (1,405)
Fair value option investments, ending balance 0 0 0 0
Unrealized gains (losses) still held $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ (1,405)
v3.21.2
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Jun. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Mar. 31, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]            
Unrealized gain on investments $ 89,100,000       $ 89,100,000  
Gain on sale of equity investments 2,200,000          
Other than temporary impairments on equity method investments           $ 6,700,000
Goodwill impairment 0   $ 0   0 109,486,000
Impairment of long-lived assets 7,651,000   3,296,000   7,651,000 39,550,000
Restructuring and related charges:            
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]            
Impairment of right-of-use assets and leasehold improvements 7,700,000   3,300,000   7,700,000 17,200,000
Impairment of long-lived assets 7,651,000   $ 3,296,000   7,651,000 $ 17,199,000
Other equity investments            
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]            
Unrealized gain on investments $ 89,100,000       89,100,000  
Percentage of other equity investment sold 100.00%     50.00%    
Equity method investments $ 2,600,000 $ 4,200,000   $ 34,000,000    
Other than temporary impairments on equity method investments $ 0     $ 6,700,000 $ 0  
v3.21.2
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Numerator        
Income (loss) - continuing operations $ 78,701 $ (16,561) $ 90,020 $ (300,533)
Less: Income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests 594 (291) 737 1,758
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - continuing operations 78,107 (16,270) 89,283 (302,291)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - discontinued operations 0 0 0 382
Basic net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders 78,107 (16,270) 89,283 (301,909)
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - continuing operations 78,107 (16,270) 89,283 (302,291)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders - discontinued operations 0 0 0 382
Diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders 78,107 (16,270) 89,283 (301,909)
Plus: Interest expense from assumed conversion of convertible senior notes 700 0 1,392 0
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders plus assumed conversions $ 78,807 $ (16,270) $ 90,675 $ (301,909)
Denominator        
Shares used in computation of basic net income (loss) per share (in shares) 29,567,802 28,751,520 29,282,932 28,535,393
Weighted-average effect of diluted securities        
Shares used in computation of diluted net income (loss) per share (in shares) 33,364,538 28,751,520 32,393,891 28,535,393
Basic net income (loss) per share:        
Continuing operations (in usd per share) $ 2.64 $ (0.57) $ 3.05 $ (10.59)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0 0 0 0.01
Basic net income (loss) per share (in usd per share) 2.64 (0.57) 3.05 (10.58)
Diluted net income (loss) per share:        
Continuing operations (in usd per share) 2.36 (0.57) 2.80 (10.59)
Discontinued operations (in usd per share) 0 0 0 0.01
Diluted net income (loss) per share (in usd per share) $ 2.36 $ (0.57) $ 2.80 $ (10.58)
Convertible senior notes due 2026        
Weighted-average effect of diluted securities        
Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes (in shares) 3,376,400 0 2,308,112 0
Restricted stock units        
Weighted-average effect of diluted securities        
Dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares) 351,720 0 712,866 0
Performance share units and other stock-based compensation awards        
Weighted-average effect of diluted securities        
Dilutive effect of share-based payment arrangements (in shares) 68,616 0 89,981 0
v3.21.2
INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE - Schedule of Weighted-Average Potentially Dilutive Instruments (Details) - shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 4,230,704 6,688,136 5,033,783 6,709,231
Restricted stock units        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 854,304 1,907,396 410,856 1,879,752
Performance share units and other stock-based compensation awards        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 0 151,110 0 199,849
Convertible senior notes due 2022        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 0 2,314,815 1,144,689 2,314,815
Warrants        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 0 2,314,815 1,170,126 2,314,815
Capped call transactions        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 3,376,400 0 2,308,112 0
Market-based Performance Share Units        
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]        
Shares issuable upon vesting of outstanding performance share units (in shares)     57,668  
v3.21.2
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Revenue by Segment (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2021
USD ($)
segment
Sep. 30, 2020
USD ($)
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Number of operating segments | segment     2  
Total revenue $ 214,171 $ 304,019 $ 743,946 $ 1,073,815
North America        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 143,111 180,311 451,143 648,797
North America | United States        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 140,200 177,300 444,200 640,400
International        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 71,060 123,708 292,803 425,018
International | United Kingdom        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 21,400 42,900 100,400 151,100
Service        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 198,976 155,073 577,761 474,478
Service | North America        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 143,111 112,096 450,517 355,068
Service | International        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 55,865 42,977 127,244 119,410
Local | North America        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 129,131 98,561 394,358 322,945
Local | International        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 46,071 36,528 109,589 103,221
Goods | North America        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 9,189 8,787 37,266 18,401
Goods | International        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 5,879 3,309 9,429 8,821
Travel | North America        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 4,791 4,748 18,893 13,722
Travel | International        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 3,915 3,140 8,226 7,368
Product        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 15,195 148,946 166,185 599,337
Product | North America        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue 0 68,215 626 293,729
Product | International        
Schedule of Revenue by Segment [Line Items]        
Total revenue $ 15,195 $ 80,731 $ 165,559 $ 305,608
v3.21.2
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Gross Profit by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit $ 181,439 $ 160,022 $ 542,365 $ 498,495
North America        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 126,810 109,717 399,380 355,180
International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 54,629 50,305 142,985 143,315
Service | North America        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 126,810 98,821 399,212 307,581
Service | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 53,039 39,247 119,830 106,735
Local | North America        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 115,184 87,507 352,431 283,004
Local | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 43,876 33,687 103,495 93,054
Goods | North America        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 7,864 7,440 31,689 14,851
Goods | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 5,587 2,849 8,892 7,422
Travel | North America        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 3,762 3,874 15,092 9,726
Travel | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 3,576 2,711 7,443 6,259
Product | North America        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit 0 10,896 168 47,599
Product | International        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Gross profit $ 1,590 $ 11,058 $ 23,155 $ 36,580
v3.21.2
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Contribution Profit by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2020
Schedule of Operating Income (Loss) by Segment        
Gross profit $ 181,439,000 $ 160,022,000 $ 542,365,000 $ 498,495,000
Marketing 53,159,000 31,386,000 130,545,000 116,758,000
Contribution profit 128,280,000 128,636,000 411,820,000 381,737,000
Selling, general and administrative 119,494,000 124,257,000 384,606,000 475,017,000
Goodwill impairment 0 0 0 109,486,000
Impairment of long-lived assets 0 0 0 22,351,000
Restructuring and related charges 12,483,000 20,559,000 34,150,000 61,037,000
Income (loss) from operations (3,697,000) (16,180,000) (6,936,000) (286,154,000)
North America        
Schedule of Operating Income (Loss) by Segment        
Gross profit 126,810,000 109,717,000 399,380,000 355,180,000
Marketing 38,302,000 19,718,000 94,247,000 73,203,000
Contribution profit 88,508,000 89,999,000 305,133,000 281,977,000
Restructuring and related charges 6,489,000 2,730,000 9,516,000 32,828,000
International        
Schedule of Operating Income (Loss) by Segment        
Gross profit 54,629,000 50,305,000 142,985,000 143,315,000
Marketing 14,857,000 11,668,000 36,298,000 43,555,000
Contribution profit 39,772,000 38,637,000 106,687,000 99,760,000
Restructuring and related charges $ 5,994,000 $ 17,829,000 $ 24,634,000 $ 28,209,000
v3.21.2
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Schedule of Total Assets by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Assets $ 1,087,871 $ 1,411,507
North America    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Assets 801,090 971,110
International    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Assets 286,781 440,397
United States | North America    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Assets 788,300 948,100
Switzerland | International    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Assets   $ 151,700
LUXEMBOURG | International    
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]    
Assets $ 126,600  
v3.21.2
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